2009 Body Transformation Challenge, Week 2

[Lucy]

Guys,

For last weeks thread, please see HERE.

For all those who have sent me results, thank you!

HERE WE GO:
Username % kg lost cm's lost
Captain 4.11% 7.00
Henri 3.19%
Hoody 2.57% 8.00
Rory 2.21% 8.00
Shazz 2.11% 14.00
Daintree 1.95%
MollyCat 1.87% 5.00
Beckoes 1.67% 0.00
Amber 1.63% 4.00
HPsMum 1.61%
Nikki 1.26% 5.00
Belinda queenbee 1.26% 14.00
Blackduckies 1.24% 9.00
TK1999 1.14% -4.00
Ali 1.06% 14.00
Lilias 0.94% 4.50
Lea79 0.92% 6.00
Je$$84 0.91% 0.00
AmandaJ 0.90% 7.00
Leasha 0.81% 2.50
Mum2Squidgee 0.60% -1.00
Sconeonamission 0.49% 3.00
Laranna 0.00% 2.00
Nurse27 -0.33% 8.00

[The[cookie]Doctor]

WOWEEE!!!

COngrats everyone on the great losses.
I hope to be up there an joining you all next week. No more drinking for me

[sconeonamission]

WOW! Way to go!

[MrsFabuloso]

Ok I took too long to write out this post and the thread got closed, LOL! Sorry if it makes no sense to some of you!

Thanks for the tips Jess, you're doing great! I used to be like that when I lost weight years ago, I started just doing incedental things and being a childcare worker, I got alot more physical with the kids. Instead of just turning on some music that the kids could do actions to I would get up and sing and do the actions with them. I would also do step ups on the balance beams, run around the yard like a crazy idiot with the kids, yada yada....no wonder I was slimmer!
I just don't have that kid of energy anymore. WIth little sleep I do actually get, I try to just get through the day sane! That's the thing that's stopping me is being so tired. My kids are allergic to sleep, and I luuurve my sleep. I have been making an effort to get up and dance with DD more, putting on DVD's or CD's and doing all the actions (yes I know them all, even before kids!). But actually geting out for a walk or doing my weights...nup just can't get into it. Especially with the heat here in sydney and today it's been spitting all day....someone said the weather doesn't like them...me either!
Ash, I am trying to convince myself how great I would feel after going for a walk at 6am, but my body just doesn't agree! I can't function when I get up so early. I used to love doing things early in the morning and when I used to go camping, I would go for a walk or swim or what ever, but now I just don't get enough sleep for my body to function. DD is up then, usually 5am, so it's not as if I can't do it, it's more psycoligical and physical, my body just won't work, lol! I am aiming to get there though.
Rhianon, sex, what's sex, I can't remember.....not that I don't want to, but as I said above, sleep is just too darn important to me at the mo! And even that extra 1/2 hour is precious! And mmmmmmm rocky road! You're doing well to resist at all! I'd have to throw it out not to eat it!

[Indadhanu]

Woooooooooooohooo! To everyone! What a great way to start the year!!!

[yummymummy82??]

Hi Ladies I am new to this forum and I was wondering if I can join your group?

I wish to loose roughly 28kg but would be happy with 23kg to be back to my weight when DH and I first got together.

I wish to be a fitter / healthier mummy (DD nearly 2, DS 6 weeks old)

Thanks
Yummymummy82??

[Lucy]

Girls,

I should also maybe take this opportunity to tell everyone what I have learned over the past year regarding the business of long term healthy weight loss and changing body shapes:

1. A loss of 1% of your weight is what you should aim for. BUT, in the early weeks it is likely to be more if you are losing fluid or have dramatically changed your intake/output.

So if you weigh 80kg, 0.8kg is a perfect loss.

2. If you are in the week before your AF, then it is likely that regardless of how you have been travelling food and exercise wise, that you WILL put on weight. Accept it. Last month I "put on" 2kg, and then on day 3 of AF "lost" it all again. So my advice would be to track your cycle, so that if you put on weight, you can see if it is down to your cycle. If this is the case, head down, carry on doing what works (eating healthily and exercising) and then enjoy the loss a week after AF!

3. CM's lost can be really erratic. There appears to be no rhyme or reason to it. So use it as an INDICATOR only.

4. Muscle DOES weigh a lot more than body fat, so if you DON'T lose weight despite doing a heap of exercise and eating like an angel, do not despair! You MUST trust your bodies response. A week or two later, that heavier muscle will be working in your favour and you WILL get a good loss, as your body is metabolising energy more efficiently. And then you will have an "average" week but show a good loss.

5. If you are constipated, you will weigh heavier. Up to 2kg. No kidding. It only takes a few constipated days to get really "bunged up". My advice would be to take long term approatch: drink 3l water, then have a mild laxative, with the promise to yourself that the minute you are not constipated anymore, to REALLY increase the fibre content of your eating, and to REALLY increase your daily water intake to at least 2l of water a day. (I add physillim husk to my morning brekky every day to avoid this!)

[Captain]

Well done everyone!

I must admit I think a lot of my weight loss was fluid, I felt like I was peeing every half hour, lol.

I've been working on my diet and have planned out what I'm going to eat. I have a container of watermelon cut up in the fridge if I feel hungry. I really like the effect this is having on my family. Dh has started eating better (he has about 30kg to lose) and DD is eating really well. We went out yesterday and I took a packed lunch, she didn't even notice we didn't buy fast food and really enjoyed her sandwich and fruit. Me too Now I just need to get in some exercise today. Time to start dancing.

[Laranna]

Well done everyone!!!

Lucy, I emailed in my full stats yesterday morning, but I'm not in the list?

[queenbee]

Well done everyone, really proud of all of you!!

I cooked up a really low fat bacon/mushroom penne for dinner SO if anyone wants the recipe, let me know. I used wholemeal pasta too (so high in fibre). Would be more than happy to post it on here if you. It is a Weight Watchers recipe.

[Lucy]

Laranna, SO sorry! You are all added in now.......

[Laranna]

Thanks Lucy I know I didn't lose any kg's, but only 2cm...not much but still a loss I like to see

Queenbee - that sounds yum, would love to see the recipe.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Another thing is that if you are breastfeeding whether or not you have fed before a weigh in can make a dramatic change. I saw a 2kg difference when i measured at the same time the next day - only once was before andonce was after a feed.

[DaintreeDream]

Im not on the list I lost 1.3kgs.
I am weighing in each week, I am however not doing any measurements until week 4.

Well done ladies, you have done a great job!

Deanne.

[queenbee]

Here is the recipe.

Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Penne

Serves 4
Points Value per serve: 6.5 points
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Level of difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

350g dry pasta (penne) (I use wholemeal)
Olive oil extra light cooking spray
125g Weight Watchers bacon, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 individual shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
400g button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 cup white wine (60mL)
1 cup evaporated skim milk (250mL)
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Drain and return to pan.

Spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and place over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add garlic, shallots and mushrooms and cook for a further 3 minutes. Pour in white wine and reduce by half.

Whisk milk and egg in a jug. Reduce heat to low and add egg mixture. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly (do not boil). Remove from heat.

Stir in half parmesan and parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add to pasta and toss until well combined.

Divide pasta among serving bowls. Top with remaining parmesan and serve immediately.

This is so yummy, I made it for tonight's dinner, it is a Weight Watchers Recipe and is only 6.5points per serve. I halved this recipe as I just made it for me and DP. It is low fat.

Enjoy!!

[henri]

I am not on the list either Daintree Dream and after all my hard work too! Apparently you only get listed if you do weight AND measurements. Since it's not as i understand an "official" competition with prizes etc.....and moreso for group motivation and support i am not sure why we can't be included? I felt really sad and demotivated for a minute when not included (LOL- prolly PMT!!) I understand that each can be a good thing to measure but i make the choice not to measure for several reasons. Maybe we could be included in brackets or something, like those in the brownlow who have been suspended and are "ineligible" but their votes are still announced?- i really don't need the glory of being the biggest loser, but i think i need the motivation of feeling included and being on the list.....any chance of a rethink on the policy Lucy???

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Im not on the list I lost 1.3kgs.
I am weighing in each week, I am however not doing any measurements until week 4.

Deanne, at the top of Lucy's first post she said she is only including those that send her weight and measurements.

That looks tasty queenbee. I wish I could afford to join WW online.

[queenbee]

That looks tasty queenbee. I wish I could afford to join WW online.

They are having a special at the moment. $89.95 for 3 months, save $24.95. Otherwise, if you get the latest WW mag, they are waiving the $30 joining fee?