SO, I fell off of the wagon big time! My last post with trying to get back to how I was, was dated 2013! How the heck did it get so bad that I am doing Weight Watchers again?! I really wanted to keep it off but it didn't happen. Now I am doing the program (again!) to lose the weight I have gained. Not entirely happy but I figure that if I do it again properly with a different motivation and not such a frenetic pace I should lose the weight no problems.
My weight is an issue because of my knees. They ache so much when I exercise that I have had to modify the exercise I am doing and also re-think what my goal should be. I have opted for 5 kilos under goal weight because it gives me a nice buffer if I slip up and also because it is close to the weight I was pre-pregnancy. It also means that I will not burden my knees too much either.
I am not focusing religiously on the numbers, I am doing what works for me. I have been doing this now for 8 weeks and yet again am seeing results. I realise that now and again the numbers will not co-operate. That is ok, as long as I keep moving forward. It might be slow, I may even go slightly backwards at times but as long as I stay focused on achieving my goal at a pace that is sustainable then I am winning.
I have to say that I am focusing more on being physically fit as I lose weight. Instead of punishing myself in a gym and causing myself more agony I have opted for a different exercise approach. I am doing aqua aerobics or lap swimming and ten pin bowling in a league. These two exercises allow my knee to not have to take too much pressure and allow me to have fun. I have also experimented with ice skating, dancing and walking but find that depending on what I am walking for find it way too intense and my knee aches for a long time after. This is a really big shame as walking was my favourite form of exercise and something I could do without money. It is now too high impact and will no longer be feasible.
I am looking forward to getting slimmer once more with a gala event in Melbourne being my motivation to at least look fabulous in a glitzy frock. My only obstacle at the moment is which frock to wear! One requires minor alterations as I lose weight in my breasts and from my back. The other dress requires loss of weight in my hip and waist area. The "girls" are needed to ensure the dress is filled out properly.
I have taken to op shopping or "opping" as it is known in order to fill the wardrobe requirements as I slim down and also give me some goals to work towards (like a certain LBD on the Saturday night of my planned anniversary weekend) so that I stay focused. Ultimately I want to lose the weight but I also want to be fitter. As I get older it is more important to be toned as certain areas start to have a "floppy" appearance such as my belly.
I want to be fit and fabulous in my forties, not flabby and frail in my forties.
Here's to being a success!
On The Road Again.......
Well it has been a long time between drinks and I have to admit that I have once again neglected my weight loss but it only takes for someone you know to have their own lightbulb moment for you to wake up to your own issues and realise you could be seeing yourself up for your own health problems down the track. This happened over the Christmas break and was a scary experience. Tony woke up Christmas morning in complete agony for his first ever got attack. It is the most unpleasant experience for the sufferer and their family. Instead of enjoying the festive season, it was a time of worry. Tony went to see a friend after he had recovered and explained what happened to him. The friend suggested losing weight was good as per the research into the illness had said was helpful but that Tony should join his gym. Or diet was overhauled and we signed up to the gym for a five week trial. After the weeks of losing weight I have managed to lose 3.3kg and have completed my first week alongside Tony at the gym but am spring some stiffness and soreness in my muscles which will improve gradually. Overall not a bad way to begin.
Until next time,
Sonya
First Week of ProPoints Done and Dusted!
I have survived my first week and I can honestly say it was sooooo not difficult. It was actually easier than I thought! Tracking again was like finding a long lost teddy bear that you used to love and holding it tight, I couldn't believe how much I had missed doing it. I've also missed walking and can honestly say that it has been good the few times I have gone, but there is definitely something to be said when you have a walking partner.
My walking partner is currently an invalid and can't walk so it has meant that I haven't wanted to leave the house in case he needs something. I know I could go on my own but I feel a little creeped out going by myself in the evening. I used to be at home a lot and walked early morning but at a reasonable hour. I can't really do that now unless I do it in my lunch break and there isn't enough time. I figured I would get up early on Saturday and go for a big, long walk to compensate for not walking during the week.
I've also reconnected with two summer fruits that I adore, strawberries and grapes. I had forgotten how good they could taste on a hot summer's day and have certainly been good at work when I needed something to snack on but don't want to go near the dreaded charity chip box. It is nasty with a capital N.
I'm looking forward to conquering the next week and seeing the results. This first week has been wonderful and I lost my first kilo which I am very proud of. My pants are definitely looser around the legs and I'm loving it. Can't wait to get back to the old me where my pants were super comfy and super baggy. The end is in my sights, even if I do have another 8 kilograms to lose.
One thing I am definitely looking forward to is our Melbourne trip in April on the Easter long weekend. I have actually set myself the goal of being at my goal weight by then, hopefully I will have done that and maybe a little bit more if all goes well. Either way, I want to sashay through the Crown Casino looking ultra sexy, now wouldn't that be nice? ;) I'm sure every woman likes to feel like that and have attention poured on them, it is what makes us feel confident. That confidence almost took a landslide into nowheresville recently but things are looking up!
Until next time,
My walking partner is currently an invalid and can't walk so it has meant that I haven't wanted to leave the house in case he needs something. I know I could go on my own but I feel a little creeped out going by myself in the evening. I used to be at home a lot and walked early morning but at a reasonable hour. I can't really do that now unless I do it in my lunch break and there isn't enough time. I figured I would get up early on Saturday and go for a big, long walk to compensate for not walking during the week.
I've also reconnected with two summer fruits that I adore, strawberries and grapes. I had forgotten how good they could taste on a hot summer's day and have certainly been good at work when I needed something to snack on but don't want to go near the dreaded charity chip box. It is nasty with a capital N.
I'm looking forward to conquering the next week and seeing the results. This first week has been wonderful and I lost my first kilo which I am very proud of. My pants are definitely looser around the legs and I'm loving it. Can't wait to get back to the old me where my pants were super comfy and super baggy. The end is in my sights, even if I do have another 8 kilograms to lose.
One thing I am definitely looking forward to is our Melbourne trip in April on the Easter long weekend. I have actually set myself the goal of being at my goal weight by then, hopefully I will have done that and maybe a little bit more if all goes well. Either way, I want to sashay through the Crown Casino looking ultra sexy, now wouldn't that be nice? ;) I'm sure every woman likes to feel like that and have attention poured on them, it is what makes us feel confident. That confidence almost took a landslide into nowheresville recently but things are looking up!
Until next time,
Funky When Finished
Well,
I have started off the year well. Have walked twice in the first two days of the year and am enjoying the momentum. For the first time this year (LOL) I feel really good. I am making good choices with food (ie. Subway for dinner instead of greasy chicken shop food) and am taking steps to ensure that I am drinking enough and snacking on good things like grapes and strawberries. Luckily food shopping is on the agenda tomorrow which means stocking up on fruit, vegetables and skinny cow icecream (yum!) as well as other good fat-fighting foods.
I am going to treat myself tomorrow though and buy myself a new set of scales as the ones in my bathroom are not working as well anymore. They only show my weight and not my fat or water percentages anymore. I also plan on investing in a pedometer and a ProPoints calculator to find out how many ProPoints are in the foods I buy from the supermarket so that I don't make any mistakes when shopping. I would also like to buy some more sports socks so that I have more comfy pairs to go walking in. These little things will help spur me on to keep going with the momentum. I would love to get the pedometer and the calculator tomorrow but will have to settle for Tuesday after work.
I went to church this morning and it was funny but the sermon was all about taking the right path and being challenged. I thought it was most appropriate for me being as it felt like I was being asked to be challenged not only spiritually but within my own life as well. It is funny how sometimes you get given messages that really mean a lot in all facets of your life. It is something I plan on doing this year, putting challenges in place to push myself to achieve more and get where I should be. Let's hope it works!
I definitely have to say that nothing beats walking with nature right at your doorstep. I simply walk a few metres and Mother Nature is hitting me in the face. Behind my house is the most beautiful area complete with walking trails, trees and gorgeous native birds such as sulphur crests, rainbow lorikeets, rosellas and galahs as well as many species of grass parrots and the occasional kookaburra that sing merrily. There is nothing better than listening to them sing in the sunlight. It is why I love living in Australia, so peaceful and so relaxed. It is the best walking trail and conveniently is long enough that I can get a decent walk enjoying Mother Nature at her finest. I look forward to walking tomorrow!
One thing I did do as a way of feeling good about myself to start 2011 with was a new haircut. It was definitely needed after having the same hairstyle for 20 years. I definitely feel fresher with the new 'do and love the waviness of my hair which I used to hate previously. I think with my new hairstyle and losing the weight I put on, I should look very funky when finished.
Until next time!
I have started off the year well. Have walked twice in the first two days of the year and am enjoying the momentum. For the first time this year (LOL) I feel really good. I am making good choices with food (ie. Subway for dinner instead of greasy chicken shop food) and am taking steps to ensure that I am drinking enough and snacking on good things like grapes and strawberries. Luckily food shopping is on the agenda tomorrow which means stocking up on fruit, vegetables and skinny cow icecream (yum!) as well as other good fat-fighting foods.
I am going to treat myself tomorrow though and buy myself a new set of scales as the ones in my bathroom are not working as well anymore. They only show my weight and not my fat or water percentages anymore. I also plan on investing in a pedometer and a ProPoints calculator to find out how many ProPoints are in the foods I buy from the supermarket so that I don't make any mistakes when shopping. I would also like to buy some more sports socks so that I have more comfy pairs to go walking in. These little things will help spur me on to keep going with the momentum. I would love to get the pedometer and the calculator tomorrow but will have to settle for Tuesday after work.
I went to church this morning and it was funny but the sermon was all about taking the right path and being challenged. I thought it was most appropriate for me being as it felt like I was being asked to be challenged not only spiritually but within my own life as well. It is funny how sometimes you get given messages that really mean a lot in all facets of your life. It is something I plan on doing this year, putting challenges in place to push myself to achieve more and get where I should be. Let's hope it works!
I definitely have to say that nothing beats walking with nature right at your doorstep. I simply walk a few metres and Mother Nature is hitting me in the face. Behind my house is the most beautiful area complete with walking trails, trees and gorgeous native birds such as sulphur crests, rainbow lorikeets, rosellas and galahs as well as many species of grass parrots and the occasional kookaburra that sing merrily. There is nothing better than listening to them sing in the sunlight. It is why I love living in Australia, so peaceful and so relaxed. It is the best walking trail and conveniently is long enough that I can get a decent walk enjoying Mother Nature at her finest. I look forward to walking tomorrow!
One thing I did do as a way of feeling good about myself to start 2011 with was a new haircut. It was definitely needed after having the same hairstyle for 20 years. I definitely feel fresher with the new 'do and love the waviness of my hair which I used to hate previously. I think with my new hairstyle and losing the weight I put on, I should look very funky when finished.
Until next time!
New Year = New Me
I survived New Years Eve by not drinking anything except sugar free soft drink, eating fruit and relaxing with the attitude that if I wanted to make sure I lost weight then it needed to continue, even with the celebrations happening.
The motto for me for the new year is "New Year = New Me". I intend to stick to this motto and ensure that my weight loss heads in the right direction. I have stuck to my guns and eaten right today even though the day is not over but I have not gone and eaten things that would harm my progress as I want to maintain the momentum and keep going.
The mindset I have at the moment is what is keeping me focused despite the lightbulb moment I had two days ago which really showed me just how bad things had gotten. When I looked at my tracker online to see what I weighed last before the other day I was shocked to find that on the 20th of October I was 3.2Kg lighter. This showed that I had headed into the danger zone and needed to change things before I went past the point of being in control.
Although I haven't exercised at all in the past 2 days I have maintained a healthy attitude towards my eating and have recognised the hunger signals when they have occurred. Instead of just mindless eating which leads me onto a bad path, I am simply drinking more which has definitely shown the bad choices I was making on my face. I have so many small unobtrusive pimples that I can see when I stand in the bathroom and turn my face towards the sunlit window. To know that I had abused my body was gut-wrenching. That is now going to change.
This year is the year of change, in many ways. Let's hope it's a fun ride!
Until next time,
The motto for me for the new year is "New Year = New Me". I intend to stick to this motto and ensure that my weight loss heads in the right direction. I have stuck to my guns and eaten right today even though the day is not over but I have not gone and eaten things that would harm my progress as I want to maintain the momentum and keep going.
The mindset I have at the moment is what is keeping me focused despite the lightbulb moment I had two days ago which really showed me just how bad things had gotten. When I looked at my tracker online to see what I weighed last before the other day I was shocked to find that on the 20th of October I was 3.2Kg lighter. This showed that I had headed into the danger zone and needed to change things before I went past the point of being in control.
Although I haven't exercised at all in the past 2 days I have maintained a healthy attitude towards my eating and have recognised the hunger signals when they have occurred. Instead of just mindless eating which leads me onto a bad path, I am simply drinking more which has definitely shown the bad choices I was making on my face. I have so many small unobtrusive pimples that I can see when I stand in the bathroom and turn my face towards the sunlit window. To know that I had abused my body was gut-wrenching. That is now going to change.
This year is the year of change, in many ways. Let's hope it's a fun ride!
Until next time,
What Happened????
Okay, can someone please explain to me what happened? One minute I was blissfully living in the world of the skinny whereby I was a healthy weight and everything was going good. In the last year I have piled on the kilos - 10 to be exact and feeling very down about it.
I've looked at the new Weight Watchers ProPoints information and am getting back to the old me again by re-evaluating what I am eating, what I am doing and how I am doing it. Gone are the trips to the fat lane and back to the "losing weight" lane. I can't deny that I have not been blinded by food and the "I am thin" mentality when really I can see the muffin top in the mirror after doing up my favourite pants only to find them a little tight. Luckily I am a person who puts weight on all over but sometimes that can be a curse when you can't see the kilos from the scales on your body.
So it is back to the drawing board and let's hope that I can salvage my body back to the beginning when I was a beautiful 80.4Kg and looked wonderful instead of the person I see in the mirror now. I am angry with myself for not paying attention, for sliding back, for denying I was putting on weight, but let's face it, there is no denying it now. I simply must get back to my former shape so that I can feel sexy again, particularly seeing as I am close to mid-30s and will gradually get to the stage where losing weight is a lot harder than before.
So for now I admit I am human and have the same failings as everyone else and get right back on the wagon that I fell off of and rejoin the world of the Weight Watchers Slimmers Club.
Until the next installment,
I've looked at the new Weight Watchers ProPoints information and am getting back to the old me again by re-evaluating what I am eating, what I am doing and how I am doing it. Gone are the trips to the fat lane and back to the "losing weight" lane. I can't deny that I have not been blinded by food and the "I am thin" mentality when really I can see the muffin top in the mirror after doing up my favourite pants only to find them a little tight. Luckily I am a person who puts weight on all over but sometimes that can be a curse when you can't see the kilos from the scales on your body.
So it is back to the drawing board and let's hope that I can salvage my body back to the beginning when I was a beautiful 80.4Kg and looked wonderful instead of the person I see in the mirror now. I am angry with myself for not paying attention, for sliding back, for denying I was putting on weight, but let's face it, there is no denying it now. I simply must get back to my former shape so that I can feel sexy again, particularly seeing as I am close to mid-30s and will gradually get to the stage where losing weight is a lot harder than before.
So for now I admit I am human and have the same failings as everyone else and get right back on the wagon that I fell off of and rejoin the world of the Weight Watchers Slimmers Club.
Until the next installment,
No Time Like The Present
I've been doing a lot of soul searching of late and have decided that it is time for some Carpe Diem. For those of you not in the know it means "seize the day". I find it to be very inspirational as it means making the most of every day and ensuring that I am always happy.
I also figured it was time to reassess what is/isn't working in my little world and fix it. That has meant a major spring clean throughout the house working my way through each room. Funnily enough it started because I was cleaning the house ready for my first Tupperware party in my own home and I realised as I was cleaning that my house was in a state of disrepute as I went from room to room cleaning the mess my offspring, husband and I left behind. It was like going to a wake as I started and realised how much dust and muck was in my house. Not something I would readily admit but it inspired me to give the house a thorough going over and really assess the things that are stored in cupboards but do not get used. I became really enthusiastic, particularly after I was able to order an enormous amount of Tupperware for free. It will make life so much easier having it in the house, organising my pantry and ensuring that all of the kitchen tasks I perform are done with ease. It also looks really smart compared to the tonnes of coffee jars I am using as fill-ins. I also rediscovered my sense of self along the way too and decided to budge the stubborn kilos that had crept onto my body over winter.
Let's just say that the scales were none too kind when I stepped on them to reveal my current weight and it was like rediscovering an old friend when I started counting my points again, weighing and measuring my food and avoiding the nasties that lurk around every corner. I also feel much better knowing that I am getting back to the old me of last year where I was a lot happier in myself and weighed a lot less. Looking forward to the scales smiling at me again. I'm also rediscovering the foods which made me feel happy too like Weight Watchers ice cream and tuna salad which I wouldn't eat in winter as it was too cold and I wanted warmer foods (and I wonder how the weight went on!) but now that Spring has sprung I am moving forwards and there is no time like the present.
Let's hope there are some new developments along the way.
Until next time,
I also figured it was time to reassess what is/isn't working in my little world and fix it. That has meant a major spring clean throughout the house working my way through each room. Funnily enough it started because I was cleaning the house ready for my first Tupperware party in my own home and I realised as I was cleaning that my house was in a state of disrepute as I went from room to room cleaning the mess my offspring, husband and I left behind. It was like going to a wake as I started and realised how much dust and muck was in my house. Not something I would readily admit but it inspired me to give the house a thorough going over and really assess the things that are stored in cupboards but do not get used. I became really enthusiastic, particularly after I was able to order an enormous amount of Tupperware for free. It will make life so much easier having it in the house, organising my pantry and ensuring that all of the kitchen tasks I perform are done with ease. It also looks really smart compared to the tonnes of coffee jars I am using as fill-ins. I also rediscovered my sense of self along the way too and decided to budge the stubborn kilos that had crept onto my body over winter.
Let's just say that the scales were none too kind when I stepped on them to reveal my current weight and it was like rediscovering an old friend when I started counting my points again, weighing and measuring my food and avoiding the nasties that lurk around every corner. I also feel much better knowing that I am getting back to the old me of last year where I was a lot happier in myself and weighed a lot less. Looking forward to the scales smiling at me again. I'm also rediscovering the foods which made me feel happy too like Weight Watchers ice cream and tuna salad which I wouldn't eat in winter as it was too cold and I wanted warmer foods (and I wonder how the weight went on!) but now that Spring has sprung I am moving forwards and there is no time like the present.
Let's hope there are some new developments along the way.
Until next time,
It's my party and I'll celebrate my way!!!!
Well, I've finally turned the ripe old age of 33 and am looking forward to what life has in store for me within the next year. I can honestly say that it is nice to be 33 and slim. I've always enjoyed being myself when I've been thinner and the past 2 and a half years have been fantastic as I've slimmed down and regained my healthy, happy disposition. I'm still watching what I eat (may I add that Weight Watchers new Butter Chicken is delicious!) and I still try to ensure that I get some incidental exercise in by walking up and down the building at work, parking further away from the bank and the post office and making sure that I climb the stairs at home lots.
I have to say that the second half of this year will be fantastic as I start Tafe in August, celebrate my wonderful husband's 40th birthday in November and then there is a wonderful Christmas to be had later on. The rule for the moment is to enjoy each day as much as possible because life is always full of surprises. I'm definitely looking forward to the next 33 years and I figure there are going to be a lot more laughs than there already have been.
I'm definitely looking forwards as I ensure that I keep active, eat right, get the right amount of sleep and enjoy the spring in my step.
Until next time,
I have to say that the second half of this year will be fantastic as I start Tafe in August, celebrate my wonderful husband's 40th birthday in November and then there is a wonderful Christmas to be had later on. The rule for the moment is to enjoy each day as much as possible because life is always full of surprises. I'm definitely looking forward to the next 33 years and I figure there are going to be a lot more laughs than there already have been.
I'm definitely looking forwards as I ensure that I keep active, eat right, get the right amount of sleep and enjoy the spring in my step.
Until next time,
YAY!!!!!
I got into TAFE!!!!! Yippee!!!!!
Now to go and enrol on the 20th of July. I am so excited that I was successful with my application. Now comes the fun part!!!! However, not all is well in the land of weight loss. It seems that a downfall to the cold weather has meant that I have been ultra hungry. This has led to a shock weight gain which I will not reveal as I feel utterly stupid and small about it. Just goes to show that I am not immune to setbacks and this one has left me reeling. I have decided to charge at it full steam in order to turn it around. I just hope that I can do it well enough to keep it off. I can say that it isn't hard to put it back on and I definitely wish that I hadn't but the scales do not lie. I guess I have been blissfully ignorant about it and have now been caught by it. Let's hope that I've learned from it otherwise my time at Weight Watchers was wasted. I certainly don't want to end up where I was 2 years ago. *SIGH* I can't blame anyone but myself so I am just owning it and am moving on and dealing with it. Not the best news but at least it is something I can monitor and change. I must be getting wiser, not sure if it has anything to do with my impending birthday next Sunday but who knows.
Until next time,
Now to go and enrol on the 20th of July. I am so excited that I was successful with my application. Now comes the fun part!!!! However, not all is well in the land of weight loss. It seems that a downfall to the cold weather has meant that I have been ultra hungry. This has led to a shock weight gain which I will not reveal as I feel utterly stupid and small about it. Just goes to show that I am not immune to setbacks and this one has left me reeling. I have decided to charge at it full steam in order to turn it around. I just hope that I can do it well enough to keep it off. I can say that it isn't hard to put it back on and I definitely wish that I hadn't but the scales do not lie. I guess I have been blissfully ignorant about it and have now been caught by it. Let's hope that I've learned from it otherwise my time at Weight Watchers was wasted. I certainly don't want to end up where I was 2 years ago. *SIGH* I can't blame anyone but myself so I am just owning it and am moving on and dealing with it. Not the best news but at least it is something I can monitor and change. I must be getting wiser, not sure if it has anything to do with my impending birthday next Sunday but who knows.
Until next time,
Waiting, Waiting!!!
I have had my application submitted to Satac for my course and now I play the waiting game. I find out in 2 weeks whether I managed to get in. I'm really excited about it and can't wait to find out. Tony reckons I am a shoo-in to get in but we'll see. I am focusing this week on trying to reduce the amount of food I have been consuming. I have felt like a bear in winter, stocking up my body with food in order to hibernate but because I operate 365 days of the year, I figured it was time to put what I have learnt from Weight Watchers into action again and start tracking my food properly.
This will help motivate me I think into bigger and better things. At the moment I am also trialling something else which I am keeping secret because I want to see if I can survive without it. It has been a number of years since I first needed it so I want to try living in the real world without chemical help. I do not have any vices as such that have detrimental effects so to do this would mean that I would be like everyone else. We'll see what happens! I am being monitored by Tony and I have told him to watch for any downfall in my behavior, sleep patterns, energy levels and general overall demeanor.
Looking forward to a relaxing weekend except for the early start tomorrow for soccer. I am starting to resent the fact that the games are so early in the morning. However, I digress that if said child would like to be in the state team as she sees her future, then I can't say no to her playing.
Here's to a good weekend!
Until next time,
This will help motivate me I think into bigger and better things. At the moment I am also trialling something else which I am keeping secret because I want to see if I can survive without it. It has been a number of years since I first needed it so I want to try living in the real world without chemical help. I do not have any vices as such that have detrimental effects so to do this would mean that I would be like everyone else. We'll see what happens! I am being monitored by Tony and I have told him to watch for any downfall in my behavior, sleep patterns, energy levels and general overall demeanor.
Looking forward to a relaxing weekend except for the early start tomorrow for soccer. I am starting to resent the fact that the games are so early in the morning. However, I digress that if said child would like to be in the state team as she sees her future, then I can't say no to her playing.
Here's to a good weekend!
Until next time,
It is time to move forwards!
Hi Everyone,
Well, after much deliberation and thought I have taken the plunge and moved forwards. After having a carrot dangled in front of my eyes to do more study which will come at some point from my employer I was tempted to look into courses. I already have a Certificate III in Financial Services but I never went to the next step. The time has finally come to conquer it now that I have my confidence back and feel like I can do things.
On the Anzac Day weekend in Melbourne I managed to conquer my fear of heights and went up 88 floors. I stood on the viewing platform with the wind whipping about my face as I came to terms with how high up I was. I then took it that one step further and went into The Edge which is an elevator cubicle that is made mostly out of glass, except for a few steel beams about the place and was taken out of the building. The glass had some special effects and the next thing I knew I was looking down 88 floors at the world below me. I was scared but excited and was then told the glass could hold 10 tonnes no problem, I then felt brave enough to lie down on the glass with my hands pressed and looked at the world below.
Afterward I felt exhilarated and decided my next challenge would be to abseil down the falls back home so that will be my birthday present. I don't want a party or cake, I just want to enjoy life and experience things I've never been brave enough to do.
I think I now have the confidence to finish what I started and go on and do the Certificate IV in Financial Services. I have to wait until July to find out if I have obtained a place and the waiting is killing me! If I get in then I will make it my personal goal to go all the way to the Advanced Diploma. I know I can do this!
Until next time,
Well, after much deliberation and thought I have taken the plunge and moved forwards. After having a carrot dangled in front of my eyes to do more study which will come at some point from my employer I was tempted to look into courses. I already have a Certificate III in Financial Services but I never went to the next step. The time has finally come to conquer it now that I have my confidence back and feel like I can do things.
On the Anzac Day weekend in Melbourne I managed to conquer my fear of heights and went up 88 floors. I stood on the viewing platform with the wind whipping about my face as I came to terms with how high up I was. I then took it that one step further and went into The Edge which is an elevator cubicle that is made mostly out of glass, except for a few steel beams about the place and was taken out of the building. The glass had some special effects and the next thing I knew I was looking down 88 floors at the world below me. I was scared but excited and was then told the glass could hold 10 tonnes no problem, I then felt brave enough to lie down on the glass with my hands pressed and looked at the world below.
Afterward I felt exhilarated and decided my next challenge would be to abseil down the falls back home so that will be my birthday present. I don't want a party or cake, I just want to enjoy life and experience things I've never been brave enough to do.
I think I now have the confidence to finish what I started and go on and do the Certificate IV in Financial Services. I have to wait until July to find out if I have obtained a place and the waiting is killing me! If I get in then I will make it my personal goal to go all the way to the Advanced Diploma. I know I can do this!
Until next time,
Back To Basics
Hi Everyone,
Yet again I have been MIA but for a very good reason! My sister is getting married and I have been madly helping her co-ordinate a bridal shower, had dress fittings, scouted around for shoes to match the dress I have to wear on the big day, been very sick with a chest infection and am now sick with a sinus infection/cold but I am not letting it beat me and I'm trying to stay away from antibiotics as they gave me another nasty infection, it has been a real roller-coaster ride the past month and a bit!
Well, with my positive attitude now back in force more than before I am concentrating my efforts on trying to shift the stubborn weight I have left to go as well as the weight I have put on from the antibiotics.
Today saw me getting back to basics. Revisiting the tried and true methods I used in the beginning of my journey I have managed to go for a walk today for an hour, make points free vegetable soup to eat for lunch which should pump the vitamins through my weary body and I've drunk so many fluids also which has seen me and the porcelain become very good friends.
It will mean for me however a whole different outlook. No longer will I make bad choices and go overboard, no longer will I have cravings if my stomach is full (and boy was it ever after my soup with two pieces of bread today!) and no longer will I let myself go backwards, even if I am sick. I have become determined to move forwards instead of standing still or going backwards.
I have decided to go abseiling for my birthday as a renewal/rebirth of myself and am going to tackle my fear of heights (which is funny seeing as I am 6 feet tall) but first on the agenda is to conquer "The Edge" experience in Melbourne whereby I will be standing in a glass elevator that rises to the 88th floor and stops allowing you to see a 360 degree view of Melbourne and makes you think you are standing on nothing at all. It shall be a harrowing experience no doubt but one I need to do before the abseil.
Onwards and Upwards is the correct frame of mind from hereon in.
Until next time,
Yet again I have been MIA but for a very good reason! My sister is getting married and I have been madly helping her co-ordinate a bridal shower, had dress fittings, scouted around for shoes to match the dress I have to wear on the big day, been very sick with a chest infection and am now sick with a sinus infection/cold but I am not letting it beat me and I'm trying to stay away from antibiotics as they gave me another nasty infection, it has been a real roller-coaster ride the past month and a bit!
Well, with my positive attitude now back in force more than before I am concentrating my efforts on trying to shift the stubborn weight I have left to go as well as the weight I have put on from the antibiotics.
Today saw me getting back to basics. Revisiting the tried and true methods I used in the beginning of my journey I have managed to go for a walk today for an hour, make points free vegetable soup to eat for lunch which should pump the vitamins through my weary body and I've drunk so many fluids also which has seen me and the porcelain become very good friends.
It will mean for me however a whole different outlook. No longer will I make bad choices and go overboard, no longer will I have cravings if my stomach is full (and boy was it ever after my soup with two pieces of bread today!) and no longer will I let myself go backwards, even if I am sick. I have become determined to move forwards instead of standing still or going backwards.
I have decided to go abseiling for my birthday as a renewal/rebirth of myself and am going to tackle my fear of heights (which is funny seeing as I am 6 feet tall) but first on the agenda is to conquer "The Edge" experience in Melbourne whereby I will be standing in a glass elevator that rises to the 88th floor and stops allowing you to see a 360 degree view of Melbourne and makes you think you are standing on nothing at all. It shall be a harrowing experience no doubt but one I need to do before the abseil.
Onwards and Upwards is the correct frame of mind from hereon in.
Until next time,
Anyone Seen Sonya???
Okay, so I must admit I have been hibernating. It is easy to do when you are sick with a chest infection or when you have gained weight. I did both. I've yo-yo weighed over the past couple of months and been sick with the nastiest chest infection ever. I'm still coughing but I am determined to not let it beat me although I really want the weight to come off. I know it is only 800g but I feel awful and I prefer to be thinner. So the plan is to go to Zumba twice a week so that I can get back to my former glory but there needs to be a lot of honesty on my part as far as my points go and also making better choices. As far as my progress has gone, I've not been completely honest and it is something that I know happens to a lot of people when they start sliding backwards. Anyone who says that they don't slide occasionally is either very strong willed or lying. I would really like to do it right. If I can be 80.4 Kg at one point then I can get back there again and smash past it. Some may say that I look okay now and that if I lost more weight it would look extreme but I definitely know that I will be happiest with a bigger buffer zone between what I weigh and what my goal is. I look forward to getting there and I promise to be more honest with all of you but especially myself because as the saying goes:
The only person that's most important to be honest with is yourself.
Until next time,
The only person that's most important to be honest with is yourself.
Until next time,
Welcome to 2010!!!
Hi Everyone!
Well after a hard Christmas/New Year period of trying to keep my weight gains from going sky high, I have managed to get very close to my pre-Christmas weight which has made me as happy as a clam seeing as I worked very hard whilst I was away on holiday in Queensland. I tell you that the choices I made were very good apart from the lunch I had Monday afternoon at Sizzlers which I did not beat myself up over as we had done anywhere up to 6Km walking every day. I lost 1.2Kg this week after coming home and I figured it was a very good effort despite having to decipher menus and come up with ways of keeping myself on track.
Here is a piccy of me standing with the tiger in Dreamworld which was nice as I felt good on this day even though I managed to get a little sunburnt.
Well after a hard Christmas/New Year period of trying to keep my weight gains from going sky high, I have managed to get very close to my pre-Christmas weight which has made me as happy as a clam seeing as I worked very hard whilst I was away on holiday in Queensland. I tell you that the choices I made were very good apart from the lunch I had Monday afternoon at Sizzlers which I did not beat myself up over as we had done anywhere up to 6Km walking every day. I lost 1.2Kg this week after coming home and I figured it was a very good effort despite having to decipher menus and come up with ways of keeping myself on track.
Here is a piccy of me standing with the tiger in Dreamworld which was nice as I felt good on this day even though I managed to get a little sunburnt.
The holiday was most enjoyable and having gone from being overweight to the weight I am now meant that I was not afraid to walk around Wet n' Wild in my bikini, I was not afraid of not fitting into the seats of the rollercoasters at the theme parks, I was not afraid of trying every single thrill ride there was. Being thinner meant I could enjoy everything my kids were enjoying without worrying about seats, safety bars or comfort. I saw one overweight lady who had so many problems fitting into one ride and I remember thinking at the time "I feel sorry for her". Who wants to be so overweight that they can't fit into the seat of a ride? It happened to me one year at the Adelaide Royal Show and I can tell you that I died of embarassment because I managed to get in and sit in pain during the ride only to find myself struggling to get out of the seat. It was the first and last time I felt like that. The plane rides were comfortable too, I had room either side of me in my seat which meant I could enjoy my flights without feeling like a beached whale. I also thought about the number of summers where I hadn't coped with the heat yet I was not struggling in the Queensland steamy conditions like I used to. It certainly was an eye opener of a trip. I realised that losing weight had meant so much to me as a person. I will never go back.
Until next time,
Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!!!!!!
I am so excited I am bouncing off of the walls today!!!!!
Why am I so excited you ask???? Well, I went to weigh in today and got such a whopping result I did a double-take in disbelief! I lost a massive 2.1Kg in one week!!!!! How did I do that?!?!
I can tell you that any form of tracking is going to keep you honest and accountable for everything that goes into your mouth. It also keeps you in check with what sorts of foods you are eating and how you are going in terms of progress. I do online tracking with Weight Watchers and being able to track my food and exercise exactly is so good because I can add in the foods I have eaten, even if they are homemade!
I have also stopped eating things that have gotten me into trouble many times before. I have developed a love of strawberries which have been the most awesome snack because they make me feel full and also adding fish into my diet has helped enormously. I always lose weight when I eat tuna and this week was no exception, having had a tuna steak for dinner on Monday night. I also ate my points, every single last one of them.
Anyone who is struggling out there needs to evaluate their efforts and look at what they are eating because it can have a huge impact, particularly counting any bites or licks that normally you wouldn't have given a second thought to. I can honestly say that by making a few changes I have managed a wonderful result this week and I am celebrating the only way I know how, by setting myself another challenge to get a good result the next time I weigh in.
Until next time,
Why am I so excited you ask???? Well, I went to weigh in today and got such a whopping result I did a double-take in disbelief! I lost a massive 2.1Kg in one week!!!!! How did I do that?!?!
I can tell you that any form of tracking is going to keep you honest and accountable for everything that goes into your mouth. It also keeps you in check with what sorts of foods you are eating and how you are going in terms of progress. I do online tracking with Weight Watchers and being able to track my food and exercise exactly is so good because I can add in the foods I have eaten, even if they are homemade!
I have also stopped eating things that have gotten me into trouble many times before. I have developed a love of strawberries which have been the most awesome snack because they make me feel full and also adding fish into my diet has helped enormously. I always lose weight when I eat tuna and this week was no exception, having had a tuna steak for dinner on Monday night. I also ate my points, every single last one of them.
Anyone who is struggling out there needs to evaluate their efforts and look at what they are eating because it can have a huge impact, particularly counting any bites or licks that normally you wouldn't have given a second thought to. I can honestly say that by making a few changes I have managed a wonderful result this week and I am celebrating the only way I know how, by setting myself another challenge to get a good result the next time I weigh in.
Until next time,
I have been hiding......
From myself. I've been hibernating in the vain hope that denial will help me ignore the fact that I've been yo-yoing instead of losing weight. I've done so much sabotage and damage that I have turned the corner in time for a new month, a new me and in time for the new year. I weighed in last week and was disgusted with myself for allowing a 1.3Kg gain in 3 weeks. I knew I had done it to myself and that I could only blame myself, not the food for not doing what I know is best for me and my body. I have turned the corner though and have gone back to basics such as using my online tracker like a watchdog, using my journal to record mood swings, food thoughts and anything else I can think of, making sure my breakfast is not coffee and toast which seems to make me not cope, definitely seen it this week as I have been irritable from lack of caffeine. This is not a bad thing however, my caffeine intake has maintained a constant dehydrated feeling which in itself is not good for anyone. So it has been a case of a complete 180 degree about face turn to try and reverse the damage done and get back to my former glory.
In order to assist that change I have decided to try Zumba classes, a South American dance class of high intensity that will see me sweat the kilos away hopefully and the opportunity to go to a Latin American class plus doing some swimming afterwards! I'm sure to start the process of weight loss in a good way and it will give me the incentive to keep going.
At this time of year it is difficult to keep the kilos off, especially when things like work dinners are on, such is the case tomorrow night, but having picked the restaurant myself (hehe!), I have planned in advance what I am eating thanks to the menu being available for perusal and kept within my allowance for the day thanks to some well saved bonus points! All up the night will not hurt me as much as initially first thought and I get dessert too! Also Christmas Day is looming and with 18 guests and luckily being held at my house means I am telling everyone what to bring! The year is finishing on a very busy note!!!
I hope all of you have a very lovely Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year! Hopefully I will get to tell you guys all about my week before Christmas comes along!
Until next time,
In order to assist that change I have decided to try Zumba classes, a South American dance class of high intensity that will see me sweat the kilos away hopefully and the opportunity to go to a Latin American class plus doing some swimming afterwards! I'm sure to start the process of weight loss in a good way and it will give me the incentive to keep going.
At this time of year it is difficult to keep the kilos off, especially when things like work dinners are on, such is the case tomorrow night, but having picked the restaurant myself (hehe!), I have planned in advance what I am eating thanks to the menu being available for perusal and kept within my allowance for the day thanks to some well saved bonus points! All up the night will not hurt me as much as initially first thought and I get dessert too! Also Christmas Day is looming and with 18 guests and luckily being held at my house means I am telling everyone what to bring! The year is finishing on a very busy note!!!
I hope all of you have a very lovely Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year! Hopefully I will get to tell you guys all about my week before Christmas comes along!
Until next time,
YAY, what an experience!
Hi All,
Well I finally conquered the 10Km walk in the Race 4 Life! I managed to do it in just under 2 hours and I felt like it had been a huge achievement for me. I also met up with the leaders and staff from Weight Watchers for the Weight Watchers Pink Ribbon Lunch which was full of delicious low-point foods before going for another walk. Then I ended up staying in the city to buy Nibblies and some sheets for our bed. Needless to say, when I went to bed I had racked up a massive 20.28Km walk which earnt me 10 bonus points!! I was so stoked!! I can't wait to get on the scales this week and see the results but boy was it a great feeling knowing I had exercised so much!
I am feeling it today however with muscles aching in certain spots but as they say no pain, no gain! I kept thinking to myself that I was doing it all for some special people who I've come across in my life and I figured that if I kept their images in my head it would spur me on to keep going even though some of the inclines around the Torrens were tough going, especially in 36 degree heat. I certainly felt like I had done something special, one in memoriam of one of the people I know who passed away from breast cancer two years ago and one for someone close to me who is currently suffering through the process of chemotherapy. I keep the thought that I only get one shot in life and to make it a fulfilling one as I know that in cruel twists of fate some people don't get the chance to fully live theirs.
To the two ladies I walked for yesterday, I would proudly like to say it was my honour to do it for you.
Until next time,
Well I finally conquered the 10Km walk in the Race 4 Life! I managed to do it in just under 2 hours and I felt like it had been a huge achievement for me. I also met up with the leaders and staff from Weight Watchers for the Weight Watchers Pink Ribbon Lunch which was full of delicious low-point foods before going for another walk. Then I ended up staying in the city to buy Nibblies and some sheets for our bed. Needless to say, when I went to bed I had racked up a massive 20.28Km walk which earnt me 10 bonus points!! I was so stoked!! I can't wait to get on the scales this week and see the results but boy was it a great feeling knowing I had exercised so much!
I am feeling it today however with muscles aching in certain spots but as they say no pain, no gain! I kept thinking to myself that I was doing it all for some special people who I've come across in my life and I figured that if I kept their images in my head it would spur me on to keep going even though some of the inclines around the Torrens were tough going, especially in 36 degree heat. I certainly felt like I had done something special, one in memoriam of one of the people I know who passed away from breast cancer two years ago and one for someone close to me who is currently suffering through the process of chemotherapy. I keep the thought that I only get one shot in life and to make it a fulfilling one as I know that in cruel twists of fate some people don't get the chance to fully live theirs.
To the two ladies I walked for yesterday, I would proudly like to say it was my honour to do it for you.
Until next time,
OK, so I was stressing for nothing!
I was stressing for nothing today!
I lost 1.2Kg today and I feel great! I went shopping and bought some shoes to go with my new dress and thongs for summer. I bought items to wear for the 10Km walk I am doing tomorrow for the Race 4 Life which means I am fully kitted out and ready to go. I must say, losing weight has been an experience over the time I have done it. I have suffered highs and lows throughout my journey but never once have I given up. I figure if I give up then I am doing not only my body a disservice but my mind too as I can then let the old habits and thoughts creep back and return to how I looked 2 years ago. I can definitely say it will never happen because I like the fact that I am buying size 12 clothes even though I still think of myself as overweight and because I have more energy than before.
Here's hoping I don't die in the heat tomorrow when I do the 10Km walk, it is going to be a huge challenge!!! I will be doing the 10Km walk in honour of people I know and knew that have suffered with breast cancer. I'll let you all know how I go!
Until next time,
I lost 1.2Kg today and I feel great! I went shopping and bought some shoes to go with my new dress and thongs for summer. I bought items to wear for the 10Km walk I am doing tomorrow for the Race 4 Life which means I am fully kitted out and ready to go. I must say, losing weight has been an experience over the time I have done it. I have suffered highs and lows throughout my journey but never once have I given up. I figure if I give up then I am doing not only my body a disservice but my mind too as I can then let the old habits and thoughts creep back and return to how I looked 2 years ago. I can definitely say it will never happen because I like the fact that I am buying size 12 clothes even though I still think of myself as overweight and because I have more energy than before.
Here's hoping I don't die in the heat tomorrow when I do the 10Km walk, it is going to be a huge challenge!!! I will be doing the 10Km walk in honour of people I know and knew that have suffered with breast cancer. I'll let you all know how I go!
Until next time,
How do I handle this???
Hi All,
It's been a very tough week for me this week. I have had to get my head around two different yet equally soul destroying moments from last weekend and even this week that have taken their toll in a dramatic way. As usual, I emotionally curled up into the foetal position and ate what I was feeling on and off this past week. I am ashamed to admit it but am admitting it so that I can put it in writing to show myself that I'm still coming out the other side. I've still got some very personal demons to deal with and don't know if I'll ever truly overcome them. I am still very insecure about my looks and even though I've gone down two dress sizes, Tony tells me I am more gorgeous than when he first met me, I still can't see it. I try my hardest to push past my insecurities but when you get people tearing you down all the time it can be really hard to bounce back, especially when they make comments about your age, your looks or even your skills.
Last weekend I went to weigh in at my usual meeting on a Saturday morning. I was all ready to hop on the scales and face the numbers even though I've told myself time and again that I am not defined by a number, I am defined by how I feel. I had a feeling within myself that I had put on weight that week and I was ready for it, warts and all. What threw me off was that the person who weighed me commented on the fact that I had put on weight and then proceeded to ask why that was. I felt extremely uncomfortable telling that person what it was about my week that had caused a 900g gain. I know in myself that I've been under extreme stress with family issues, work issues and that favourite time of the month for us ladies which always causes me to go a bit wonky the week before and during that I get it. I'm not sure if I am right about this but I don't think the person weighing you has any right to say anything to you if you lose or even if you put on weight. They shouldn't say anything at all because let's face it, weight loss is an extremely sensitive issue and no one wants to have it broadcast by another person when they put on or lose weight in front of a large group of people, which for me was the ultimate humiliation as the line was up to 12 people long by the time I was weighing in. I felt really embarrassed and upset by the experience and so now I am dreading my weigh in tomorrow because if I get the same person weighing me again I don't think I will cope very well, especially if it is another gain.
I also had to deal with an issue at my church. I am a part of the choir in church and there are not many people who do it and do it well. There are only 2 teenagers in the choir and the rest of the choir are in the over 40 bracket except for the other guy who does items with his guitar and the odd choir part. When it was mentioned that a choir was needed for a particular service I offered to help out with it only to be told that someone with a more youthful approach was needed. I was shocked at this person's remark as well as embarrassed because I was being called old at 32 and made to feel very uncomfortable. I didn't think I was old and it made me feel very sad. When I've been hearing that 30 is the new 20, to be called old is really quite insulting.
These issues along with the ones with work, where I have a co-worker who is jealous that I have a data entry speed that is faster than hers and therefore I can churn out more licences than what she can, which I might add is impressing my boss and helping me to secure a permanent position within the company, are making me feel attacked and once again I am facing old demons of insecurity and worthiness which in turn leads to a battle with food.
How can someone handle all of this in one week? When do you say I give up and throw in the towel? How much must a person be kicked before they can take no more?
These issues alone are easy to overcome. All at once and the battle begins not to lose your sanity, not to devour all the foods you know are bad for you, not to start falling into old routines and old habits. It is so difficult and you wonder sometimes if you are meant to cope with all of this. I am certainly being tested at the moment but I refuse to back down. I shall simply retreat and save myself, but not to the point where I disappear and put weight back on. Going back to where I started is not an option.
Some quotes to help keep going are:
The hardest battle you're ever going to fight is the battle to be just you - Leo F Buscaglia
You will conquer by patience - Unknown
These are two that will help me this week as I fight the good fight without losing myself in the process. What are you fighting against this week? Can you conquer your battles too?
Until next time,
It's been a very tough week for me this week. I have had to get my head around two different yet equally soul destroying moments from last weekend and even this week that have taken their toll in a dramatic way. As usual, I emotionally curled up into the foetal position and ate what I was feeling on and off this past week. I am ashamed to admit it but am admitting it so that I can put it in writing to show myself that I'm still coming out the other side. I've still got some very personal demons to deal with and don't know if I'll ever truly overcome them. I am still very insecure about my looks and even though I've gone down two dress sizes, Tony tells me I am more gorgeous than when he first met me, I still can't see it. I try my hardest to push past my insecurities but when you get people tearing you down all the time it can be really hard to bounce back, especially when they make comments about your age, your looks or even your skills.
Last weekend I went to weigh in at my usual meeting on a Saturday morning. I was all ready to hop on the scales and face the numbers even though I've told myself time and again that I am not defined by a number, I am defined by how I feel. I had a feeling within myself that I had put on weight that week and I was ready for it, warts and all. What threw me off was that the person who weighed me commented on the fact that I had put on weight and then proceeded to ask why that was. I felt extremely uncomfortable telling that person what it was about my week that had caused a 900g gain. I know in myself that I've been under extreme stress with family issues, work issues and that favourite time of the month for us ladies which always causes me to go a bit wonky the week before and during that I get it. I'm not sure if I am right about this but I don't think the person weighing you has any right to say anything to you if you lose or even if you put on weight. They shouldn't say anything at all because let's face it, weight loss is an extremely sensitive issue and no one wants to have it broadcast by another person when they put on or lose weight in front of a large group of people, which for me was the ultimate humiliation as the line was up to 12 people long by the time I was weighing in. I felt really embarrassed and upset by the experience and so now I am dreading my weigh in tomorrow because if I get the same person weighing me again I don't think I will cope very well, especially if it is another gain.
I also had to deal with an issue at my church. I am a part of the choir in church and there are not many people who do it and do it well. There are only 2 teenagers in the choir and the rest of the choir are in the over 40 bracket except for the other guy who does items with his guitar and the odd choir part. When it was mentioned that a choir was needed for a particular service I offered to help out with it only to be told that someone with a more youthful approach was needed. I was shocked at this person's remark as well as embarrassed because I was being called old at 32 and made to feel very uncomfortable. I didn't think I was old and it made me feel very sad. When I've been hearing that 30 is the new 20, to be called old is really quite insulting.
These issues along with the ones with work, where I have a co-worker who is jealous that I have a data entry speed that is faster than hers and therefore I can churn out more licences than what she can, which I might add is impressing my boss and helping me to secure a permanent position within the company, are making me feel attacked and once again I am facing old demons of insecurity and worthiness which in turn leads to a battle with food.
How can someone handle all of this in one week? When do you say I give up and throw in the towel? How much must a person be kicked before they can take no more?
These issues alone are easy to overcome. All at once and the battle begins not to lose your sanity, not to devour all the foods you know are bad for you, not to start falling into old routines and old habits. It is so difficult and you wonder sometimes if you are meant to cope with all of this. I am certainly being tested at the moment but I refuse to back down. I shall simply retreat and save myself, but not to the point where I disappear and put weight back on. Going back to where I started is not an option.
Some quotes to help keep going are:
The hardest battle you're ever going to fight is the battle to be just you - Leo F Buscaglia
You will conquer by patience - Unknown
These are two that will help me this week as I fight the good fight without losing myself in the process. What are you fighting against this week? Can you conquer your battles too?
Until next time,
Win, win, win!!!!
It is that time of year when spring has sprung and we're all thinking about getting into a cossie for the summer! Well, in order to do it you have to be motivated and for me that means losing a little weight to look fab in a size 12 bikini!!!! A girl has to look fab when she is in Queensland!! This for me would be a winning situation!
Speaking of winning situations, ever wanted to be a winner??? I sure do and I know the perfect place to do it: Looking for Online Weight Loss Support? Then why don't you pop by and check out www.weareslimming.com.au/forum
This website has everything you would want in a weight loss support forum. Lots of hints and tips as well as fashion, food and lifestyle! I am a member of this forum and I love it! It is one of the most perfect ways to feel like I belong with people who have the same goal as me - to win the battle of the bulge! Although my battle is a lot smaller now than before, I still am working on it because keeping weight off isn't easy and it isn't something you can do overnight either. It takes sheer hard work and determination which isn't something you just have. I know for me I can't snap my fingers and be instantly skinny. I'd like to but it isn't realistic when temptation is right across the road in the deli with foods that I occasionally have cravings for.
Sometimes I think being overweight and being pregnant are slightly related because you do get cravings with both. As someone who is still battling I know that I craved salt the other day and I couldn't work out why. I have done some research though and a craving for salt means you are needing both salt and potassium in your diet. Methinks I need to see my dr just a little bit and question a few things. I'd like to see my regular dr and ask his opinion plus get a new referral for an ultrasound on my kidneys to make sure I am okay as I still have pain in my kidneys even though I am no longer fighting an infection (a new challenge for me to tackle!).
Even though I am having a few rotten moments, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Pretty shortly I will no longer be a temp. My work offered me a job the other day and when they get it down on paper, they will give it to me as a formal offer and I can peruse it and make up my mind if I want the position. So another win for me!
So that is three wins in one week, possibly four though if you count the Adelaide United Women's League tickets I scored too!!!!
Here's hoping I will have an awesome week next week!
Until then,
Speaking of winning situations, ever wanted to be a winner??? I sure do and I know the perfect place to do it: Looking for Online Weight Loss Support? Then why don't you pop by and check out www.weareslimming.com.au/forum
This website has everything you would want in a weight loss support forum. Lots of hints and tips as well as fashion, food and lifestyle! I am a member of this forum and I love it! It is one of the most perfect ways to feel like I belong with people who have the same goal as me - to win the battle of the bulge! Although my battle is a lot smaller now than before, I still am working on it because keeping weight off isn't easy and it isn't something you can do overnight either. It takes sheer hard work and determination which isn't something you just have. I know for me I can't snap my fingers and be instantly skinny. I'd like to but it isn't realistic when temptation is right across the road in the deli with foods that I occasionally have cravings for.
Sometimes I think being overweight and being pregnant are slightly related because you do get cravings with both. As someone who is still battling I know that I craved salt the other day and I couldn't work out why. I have done some research though and a craving for salt means you are needing both salt and potassium in your diet. Methinks I need to see my dr just a little bit and question a few things. I'd like to see my regular dr and ask his opinion plus get a new referral for an ultrasound on my kidneys to make sure I am okay as I still have pain in my kidneys even though I am no longer fighting an infection (a new challenge for me to tackle!).
Even though I am having a few rotten moments, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Pretty shortly I will no longer be a temp. My work offered me a job the other day and when they get it down on paper, they will give it to me as a formal offer and I can peruse it and make up my mind if I want the position. So another win for me!
So that is three wins in one week, possibly four though if you count the Adelaide United Women's League tickets I scored too!!!!
Here's hoping I will have an awesome week next week!
Until then,
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