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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! Best of luck with the challenge and weight loss.
I am very motivated today. I normally have trouble with motivation after the first week, then go back to old habits. Not this time but. I got lots of lovely ladies to keep me motivated :D. So far I done the leg magic. I also ate half the amount I normally eat for breaky and lunch. Dh and I are going to go for a walk with Ds and our dog after 5pm when it cools down abit. I will also do boxing and stepping on the wii.
Just added a photo to the gallery - also have my own weight loss gallery from last year's challenge & a mid-year-ish-08 photo here - https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...ry.php?cat=719
Have any of you tried the new Weight watchers potato bakes? They're not bad. And only 1 point or 78 calories they're a good little treat. I'm someone who snacks a lot so I usually find that low fat goodies like this are good to have in the fridge/pantry because you don't feel like you're missing out. I've bought myself some skinny cow ice blocks too so I can have one after dinner. I always crave something sweet after dinner.
Hey Cookiemonster, yep I've been on the calorie king website before. It's good isn't it!
PS: PUNKIN you've done sooo well so far!
I bravely/stupidly (lol) put my pics up as well. they are bare belly and *GASP* bare thighs... i can hide my belly and thighs nicely under clothes, so they needed to come off to really see how I look.
Not very nice might i add (though my bum isn't too bad :rofl:)
wow Punkin you have done amazingly well in one year! I hope I can be as strong as you.
Good on u girls for putting up your pics, I thought I was gonna be the only one :redface: I reckon put it all out there and theres less chance of giving it up....well heres hoping!
Hi all - I started off reasonably well, considering I had temptation all around from last night's dinner party (we stayed at a friends house with the boys - being in someone else's place helps and stops indiscriminant raiding!)
I went for a 5 km walk yesterday with the boys so feel great for having done that - and I am starting to re-evaluate my weight loss goal - I think I want to get to 70kg!! 75kg gets me to a BMI of 25 (still overweight) and I thought - why kid myself - when I get to 75kg it will be that extra 5kgs which stops me from getting complacent.
So if I start at 85.5kg and stay disciplined with the help of all you lovely ladies, I should make it to 70kg by the end of March!
Will get DH to take honesty pics later this week.....
amazing what the stress of a marriage breakdown will do for you ........:
now I just want to get down to my goal weight and tone my body
hi ladies
I am after some ideas on what to have for breakfast. I like cereal, and I currently have cornflakes, which I know arent too good for me. I should mention, I hate sultanas, so wont eat any cereal with sultanas in it.
I ate weetbix every day for years and when I was pregnant went off them, and still cant face them
Anyone got any ideas?
I've been for a walk today (yay) actually 2 walks, if you count walking around a shopping centre! :ROFL: does that count?
Do you like porridge? It's one of the best healthy breakfasts and you can and fruit to it. I definately count walking around the shopping centre! Walking is walking doesn't matter where we do it.
I finally decided what my first goal is. It's a really hot day today so I decided to wear a pair of shorts out. I pulled out my shorts that I was wearing when DD1 was 3 months and I couldn't even get them up my legs!:o So my first goal is to fit into those shorts.
My first challenge is tonight when we go to my mums for dinner. She makes the best meals so I must remember PORTION CONTROL!!!!
I am mainly going to be cutting out processed foods and cutting back on the amount of carbs that I eat. I have low-carbed in the past with great success (lost 21kgs before falling preg with DD1), I just wont be cutting back quite as hard as would like to due to breastfeeding. Have found before just cutting out bread, pasta, potatoes from my lunch makes a huge difference to me, especially if I keep them minimal with dinner.
For breakfast I normally have porridge with fruit and a tablespoon of LSA, sometimes I will have eggs. I have been seeing a naturopath about improving my general health and we have worked out that they are the best breakfasts for me. I am also taking a digestion tonic to help with IBS and for the extreme hunger I tend to get. Really need to catch up with her again soon.
As for exercise, well still working that one out. I have the Wii Fit, so will be dragging that out more often and I will also be trying to get out into the garden more. Did go swimming today, but I doubt sitting in the shallow end with bubs counts as exercise ;)
Punkin - you are looking great - congrats on your journey so far :clap:
For exercise I know I am pretty useless at sticking to a routine so wanted to integrate my exercise into my life. I am playing indoor soccer once a week - easy as I love it and it keeps you puffed. And then I am riding my bike to work 1-3 times a week (starting at at least once a week for first three weeks then building to at least 3x per week by wk 7) then at week 10 adding one exercise dvd a week. I really wanted to reduce my emissions as well so that will keep me motivated for the bike riding which is the hardest exercise goal that I have set. Am excited about this and glad I have so many people in the same boat!
Wow. You girls are amazing. You can chat, that's for sure!
You are all doing brilliantly with sharing all these ideas re food and exercise.
MrsMac: PM with with your stats and your ticker code and I will let you be a late entrant!
And for those girls who have braved the camera and uloaded before pics to the gallery: WELL DONE!
Lulu2, I have a home resistence workout that I will post. I do it every other day. Easy & quick, but effective (she says, admiring her toned tanned arms, LOL!)
Girls, I still have a load of tickers to add, so if yours is not up yet, don't stress.......I'm getting there.....
Diet wise I am still using Calorie King. I am on 1200 cals a day, made up of low carb, high protein, low GI foods. This works for me like a charm. I also have, for breakfast, a shake: I use the Kate Morgan brand. I mix into it some In-Liven and additional protein powder and also physylium husks for fibre. And of course, at least 2 litres of water a day.
My weight has diminished significantly, but importantly for me, my body fat has greatly reduced, whilst my muscle and hydration has increased. Hugely. So I know that what I am eating, and the way I am exercising, is ideal and healthy for me. It also means that I am not suffering from too much excess skin, thank god!
Ladies, I wish you well over the next few days. DH is on leave, so I may not get on much. But I wish you all the energy and the willpower and the motivation you all need. xx
Lucy, I didn't notice my ticker there. I hope you got my stats! You may still be finishing them, just checking you got my email.
Thanks!
Sooo very true Schaz! When my XH & I broke up, I lost 11kg in about 8 weeks. Mainly because I had more time for myself to exercise instead of looking after him and I ate better instead of cooking the crap he wanted to eat!:
Well, I'm still feeling sick with this stupid tonsillitis. Haven't felt like doing anything at all and DP has gone off to get some pizza for dinner...I know, bad bad bad already. How does everyone keep on track with eating and exercise while they are sick?
Well this is day 4 of my transformation and I am happy to say that I am doing well. Walk with DD in pram for at least 30 mins every day and 2 x weights workout so far, more tomorrow. I have stuck to my eating plan. 1575 calories per day and I am drinking more water, 1 and a half bottles a day, need to increase it by 1/2 a bottle. I have cut down on sugar dramatically, only 1 teaspoon a day, with my tea in the morning instead of 2 per cup of tea (2-3 a day), 2-3 teaspoons on my weetbix, etc etc...
I also had a kickstart on my transformation in the way of the flu over Christmas, I am sure it zapped a kilo or two off of me as I am never sick, it was a shock to my system.
All in all I am really happy with my motivation and willpower :D.
Well done ladies on your first day to a healthier you! and good luck for your second.
Deanne.
Deanne, sounds like me!! You sound so motivated! I too am really motivated this time. I am also on my 6th day of the health kick. Drinking lots of water has made me feel terrific too, I can't believe I don't get headaches anymore, I must have been really dehydrated. Well done with your walking, that is terrific, keep up the good work ;)
Laranna - as lulu suggested, even when your well I think it is easier to prepare your meals. I find it easy to cut up a load of vegies for dinner in advance, then I just have to pull out a container and through it in the steamer, you can also add an egg or two (instead of boiling). Same goes for lunch, have meat ready, bread or rolls and salad pre-cut in containers as then you can chuck a roll together on the run. This was you only have to prepare 2-3 times a week. I am lucky enough to have DF cook the meat at dinner as I am hopeless with meat, burnt on the outside and raw on the inside :redface:.
As for exercise, I wouldn't worry to much when you are sick, although when I am sick I find it refreshing to go for a light walk. Just concentrate on the meals and worry about the exercise when you are better.
I hope you feel better soon.
Thanks queenbee :D
yes i agree with deanne, i prepare my vegies through the day when my DD is asleep, does not take too long. i have my salad vegetables cut up in a container too. so when dinner time comes along, i just throw my vegies in the steamer or add some salad dressing if having a salad and just have to worry about the meat side of things.
Lucy, did you get my pm with my details? I sent it last night....
Am I allowed to join??? I have about 30kgs to lose and would love to chat to some lovely ladies along the way :pray: Let me know what I have to do and ill be there :dance:
Well today I had -
Breaky - coffee (2 sugar, me bad), weetbix (1 tsp sugar, down from 2) and a banana.
Mid morning - nothing (water)
Lunch - home made "subway" roll with 1 egg, lettuce and 1tbsl low fat mayo
Afternoon tea - half an apple
Dinner - Meat pie with broccoli, carrots, corn, 3 baked chips and managed to get fed 1/2 a fish finger by the kids...
I was absolutely ravenous by dinner. And was really craving for a sugar fix about 10 mins ago, so had a milky way.... darn but still better than yesterday!
Anyone got any ideas about how to get rid of the sugar cravings? I was doing fine until after dinner, when I was just plain hungry. Any ideas!!!! Please!!!
i had a slim right shake for brekky, then a chicken roll and 5 chips for lunch. A pikelet, a row of rice crackers and a little tin of tuna for afternoon tea, a cup of tea with 1 sugar and dinner a homemade vegetable pizza. I was so craving the golden gaytime ice cream my fil bought, but as im following (for the most part) weight watchers, it was going to "cost" far too many points. :( i now know my points are 22 for a day, so i coulda had it! Oh well, ill save some points tomorrow and maybe eat it then, or as a reward.
Div I am no expert on the sugar cravings and carbs thing but I think meat pies are really high in carbs (and usually fat :o) so just after eating one you can have a sugar low and crave more.
Hope were are all feeling as motivated today as we were yesterday :clap:
I went back into CalorieKing today and added in my meal plan and my current weight... I am 2kg heavier than my last weigh in :redface: I want 2009 to be the year of the baby so I need to shift as much weight as possible to try and reverse the effects of my PCOS... this mornings BFN was a reminder that I am going to have to work at this and can't be doing things that will hinder my chances!
Today's affirmation: My body can do what it is supposed to - but I need to give it the best chance of returning to it's functions by holding up my end of the deal and shift weight!
Chromium supplements are supposed to help - maybe look into them?:
Morning All and A Happy New Year to you all!
I think i missed the bit about the tickers?! how do i get one?
Divvy - Some healthy suggestions. Leave a bunch of grapes on the bench so you can grab 1 or 2 when you have a sugar craving (not the whole bunch if possible) and maybe also with dinner a sweet potato, healthy and sweet and better for you then regular potato?
Deanne.
Rhianon, I too am on WW. Fill yourself up with grainy bread, lots of vegetables and protein. I have two slices of toast (no butter) in the morning and then around 10am I have an egg on toast! The protein is good because I'm filled up until about 1pm for lunch. Don't even feel like snacking in between. Water helps heaps! I have around 10 glasses a day. If I want an unhealthy snack, I'll have a glass of water and the craving only lasts a minute! I have saved 27.5 points this week and today is the end of Week 1 on WW so I have 47.5 to spend today (but I won't believe me)!! I am making home-made pizza tonight ;) good luck on WW, it is awesome!:
Divvy - you will find as you are cutting back on sugar that you will crave it. If you can work through it and get over the withdrawal you will feel so much better for it. Took me about 3 days last time I did it. I used to have a sugar free lolly to help get me though, downside of them is the artificial sweeteners that can have a laxative effect (been there), but they can be handy to get you through the hump.
or in this hot weather, try a zooper dooper! they are only 0.5 points on WW and gives you a nice fix!
Rory hit the nail on the head re carbs (specialluhigh GI ones) giving you a sugar craving. High GI carbs give you an insulin spike in the body and only 20 mins after eating a meal, you think you are hungry, hence the sugar craving.:
Anyone got any ideas about how to get rid of the sugar cravings?
To combat this:
Eat low GI carbs (salad, veggies, baked potato, basmati rice) instead of pastry items.
Or eat some low carb fruit (strawberries, melon) when you get the craving.
Div, I have found that if I avoid the processed carbs in the evening (and just have meat adn salad and meat and veggies) then I do not get the sugar craving....
For those worrying about tickers etc, I will finish them all today.
Girls,
I have had to move all of the tickers to a separate thread, so I will sticky this new thread:
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...ml#post1582657
We are only allowed 8 tickers in a post, hence I have had to do a few posts to get them all in!
If anyone is missing a ticker, please pm me and let me know? I think I have all of them, but you never know....
Home Resistance Workout
Warm up for 10 mins (skipping on the back lawn, running up and down the stairs etc)
4 sets of 12 rep push ups
3 sets of 15 rep squats
2 sets of 20 rep lunges, on each leg
2 sets of 20 rep side raises, on each side.
Cool down stretch.
If anyone wants to know the correct range of motion, posture and technique, all you need to do is Google the item (ie squats) and garanteed there will be a good YouTube clip to show you exactly what to do........
Thanks guys for your suggestions about avoiding the sugar cravings. I think that pies are OUT... and more vegies are IN...
Unfortunately (or fortunately LOL) I'm off to Apollo Bay until Monday evening, so I won't be online. Will do my best during these few days to be good, but as I'm not cooking, it might be hard...
Bring on the WATER... drink more eat less Lol!
You're all doing SO well - willpower girlies! We can get healthy together!
Thanks again Lucy for being so organised!
Have fun Divvy!
Well I bombed out last night at dinner, mums cooking is just to good. But I was happy with myself that I didn't just give up, instead I said no to dessert and went for a swim when I got home. That was a big step for me because DH and I always seem to stop for icecream and chocolate on the way home.
Thanks Lucy for the workout, I'm about to give it a go.
WOO, go me, I got out my eyetoy Combat, got a good 40 minute workout in this morning (broken into 20m lots, as the princess needed resettling LOL).
It's a miserable drizzley day so I couldn't go for a walk. Might later if it clears up.
Grocery shopping tonight so I'm off to meal plan :D
Thanks heaps Lucy!!!
They say it takes 3 weeks to break a habit!!!! So hopefully all the crazing s will have subsided by then? I went shopping this morning and as soon as I seen the coke I really needed one...did'nt though, decided even the diet version was'nt worth it, don't need the rubbish in my body.
Sweet tooth? I have had the Nestle diet choc mousse before and although definately not filling, it is quite nice and eaten slowly really helps with a sugar fix. Only 1 WW point as well.
I have bitten the bullet and added my before shots, with and without clothes, scary:redface:amazing what a difference clothes can make.
Hi girls,
Just wanted to let you all know i am participating in this, but obviously can't until bubs is born! Not long now though so when he is here i'll be stuck into it. Until then i'll be cheering you all on from the side line. Hope this is ok with you all. :)