2009 Body Transformation Challenge, Week 2

Sounds like many of us seem to be in a similar place - making bad food choices but the worst thing being we are in REAL DANGER of letting this get to our state of mind. DO NOT let a few bad days get to you. We are talking about your whole life hear, girls - a whole life to be healthy and happy, and yes, it does suck that we have fallen off our respective wagons - but lets get back up there and ride off into the sunset towards our fabulous new selves. A few slip us does not a fat ar$e make LOL! You are all already on the way to a new healthy version of yourself just by being here - you all deserve a big hand :clap:

Now, today is a new day - get to it girls :)

I went out last last night for some "cardio" exercise :lol: ;)
Will go for a run this arvo, then I need to do a major clean in this place as I've got a "guest" coming over tomorrow afternoon after work, then we're going out to dinner with friends which will be lots of fun

Everyone is going so well!!
I have been going okay, trying to do more exercise when I can. Even some arm exercises with cans when I'm watching the TV (my problem area :redface:)
My DD is deciding that she doesn't want daytime naps anymore so I am trying to include her in the workouts in the hope it tires her out :lol:

I think I am out of the challenge aspect... I was very excited to receive a BFP this morning!! I have even more motivation to eat healthy now - at least this explains the 3.5cm increase in my bust last week!

Good luck girls!

congrats tk1999 on the :bfp: !!!!!!!! YAH!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats TK!

Well, I was better yesterday, ate ok, no exercise though and not what I should have done :(. DH is home and is sabotaging me, I don't think he means it, but he's just really not helping me, even though he said he would and that he wants to eat healthier and lose weight too....:rolleyes: And we went to mums for dinner, though not really a bad meal- a roast (YUM!!) I ate too much of it, then had a mini weiss bar. Lucky I was pretty good for the rest of the day.

C'mon ladies we can do it!!! Lets get motivated again...we'll all be gorgeous together!!

Congrats TK.

hugs xoxo

Wow on the BFP! Woo hoo!

Kel - I know what you mean about DHs. Mine insists he is overweight but he really doesn't look it. He had hot chips for lunch twice last week but I resisted even though it was in front of me. Don't think you have to be perfect every day because you want to make a long term change and if you always feel deprived it is harder to stay on it. Oh and weiss bars aren't too bad. Which is good cos they are soo yum! But I agree - we are all going to be gorgeous and fabulous together. I think it is awesome having this challenge for motivation. I feel more motivated than I ever have before!

I missed your BFP tk, congrats!!!!

Congrats TK!!!!

Congrats on the BFP!!

I went for a small walk this morning, about 10 mins, will walk for about an hour this afternoon! (must make myself! - the reward? I get to pick my dh up from work this afternoon!! Not a big woop, but, seeing I'm not supposed to be driving that car, it's a big deal!) I have the start of a cold and too much housework! I never feel like I have any energy til the afternoon, what can I eat/drink/do to motivate in the morning, esp like right now, when ds is asleep?

Congrats TK on the BFP. I know it has been something that you have had to work very hard for.

Why? Why is this week so hard, I think I'm doing the same as last week as far as exercise and eating goes, but don't seem to be losing any weight, i think i've actually put on a few hundred grams. ahhhh. Makes it very hard to continue,

TK- WTG on the :bfp: i hope you have a H&H 9 or so months :)

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I never feel like I have any energy til the afternoon, what can I eat/drink/do to motivate in the morning, esp like right now, when ds is asleep?

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Well this sums me up too. I am SOO tired every morning i have to DRAG or be dragged by dd1 out of bed and feel really bler and struggle to eat then come the arvo and i'm starving and full of beans but by then my DD's are tired and its so hard to do anything so i find i am exercising at about 8.30.pm at night and am then up til about midnight as i cant wind down. I know logically i should get up early and go for a walk then but its so hard to leave that wonderful place known as my bed.

Well my DD2 has a specialist appt this arvo and i am feeling really anxious so i think today will be a tough day as i am an emotional eater but i will try- no i wont "I WILL" resist all temptations i will eat well. I will leave 15 mins early and park further away from the hosy and walk the remainder. At least i wont have to worry about fighting for a parking bay which would be inevitable.

Hope you all have a good day and those of you that do come across lil hiccups dont stress in the big scheme of things whats a little bump in the road. :)

HI Guys,

Just wondering if its too late to join in?
I just have to do something about my weight, the 9 months on and 9 months off deadline came and went and i still have about 7kg to go... and tbh i am not trying anymore (i just polished off a peanut better roll) and i have to do it...

thanks

I've found this week harder as well...

Up until today I hadn't lost anything and this morning showed a small loss. I am doing the same eating (1200 cal a day or less) and more exercise. I didn't think a plateau would happen so soon...

congrats TK on the BFP!

Well I joined weight watchers online too... it says I can have 28 points a day! That seems like a lot....

We had a yummy ww recipe last night, maple chicken... all you do is marinate some chicken in maple syrup and soy and then grill. We had it with some corn and salad... yummo!

For those of you getting worried about results... are u weighing in every day? If so, I'd probably avoid doing that. Stick to a weigh in once a week at the same time of day

Come On Girls!~

Congratulations to you TK on your BFP!

We can do this - I agree with Rory - one day off is not going to destroy anything! Bring it on!

It's the end of Week 2 and I'm going to treat myself BIG TIME.

Today, for ME, I've washed the sheets - put them on the line (it's going to be 37oC here today).

When I get home, I'm going to hang out my doona on the line (it's also a little windy).

And this afternoon, I'm going to buy myself some new SEXY lingerie. Just for me. Just because. And nobody else is going to see it but me. Because I DESERVE it, damn it! I'm going to get healthy, and I've done well this week... we'll see what the scales say, but I feel SO much better for not stuffing myself with lollies, chocolate and FAT ... the restaurants call them chips, but I call them FAT...

Come on girls! Spoil ourselves. We deserve it.

Even if I don't show a loss tomorrow I FEEL thinner. I can SEE a difference already. And I am bloody proud of that!!!!

GIRLS

IT IS SO SO SO COMMON TO FEEL DISHEARTENED AFTER YOU HAVE STARTED!

Starting an exciting new project is exciting and easy. It is easy to start, as it the novelty factor is huge.

But to STAY motivated, and to continue working on your project.......that is a little trickier.

All I can say to you is that time will pass regardless.

Where would you rather be this time next week, next month, next year?

On a healthy journey, or looking back in regret?

Time will pass regardless........

Divvy has said it all: regardless of what the scales say:

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but I feel SO much better for not stuffing myself with lollies, chocolate and FAT ...

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Think how good you all felt after the first week? I personally would rather feel like that than feel the guilt of going back to my old habits..............

Girls, I am away now for a week. But still PM me all your stats and weights and measurements by the end of Weds, and I will try and get the results up Thursday.....

Be good to yourselves........xx

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Even if I don't show a loss tomorrow I FEEL thinner.

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I feel the same! The scales the other day said i had put back on the 400g that I have lost, but ppl keep asking if I've lost weight! I too feel thinner! The pants I bought 2 days before christmas now need a belt where they didn't before!

Hoody and Rhianon - I'm the opposite, I find it hard to get motivated in the afternoons/evenings. While I dream of lying in bed all day, I have to get up and get the house tidied, breakfast sorted, showered etc all in the morning because then I have the rest of the day to do whatever.

Went for an hour long walk yesterday. Was intending to run this morning (starting the couch to 5k) but DS had other ideas. Had to take him to enrol in swimming this morning and we are off to mothers group shortly, but I will be going to pilates class tonight. Can't wait. I love love love pilates :)

Borrowed an exercise DVD from the library too so going to chuck that on this week when it's too hot to go for a walk outside.

Haven't weighed myself on my proper scales since last weeks weigh in, but have done a body test on the weigh and according to that I haven't lost any weight this week - oh well, at least I haven't put on anything.

Have also eaten well I think, no chocolate, no soft drink, more fruit and veg, feeling good already.

I have taken my favourite skirt out of the wardrobe and hung it up on the door so I can see it all the time. It's my motivation to keep going because I want to fit into that skirt again!!

DH has put in a request for a meal tonight and I'm trying to make it as healthy as possible...

HELP!!

Chicken with White Wine and Mushroom Sauce and vegies.

How can I make it healthy?

Amy do you use cream in it? If so you could use some light evaporated milk that you get in a can. I know that in the Symply Too Good books that is what is used instead of cream.

hugs xoxo

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Well I joined weight watchers online too... it says I can have 28 points a day! That seems like a lot....

We had a yummy ww recipe last night, maple chicken... all you do is marinate some chicken in maple syrup and soy and then grill. We had it with some corn and salad... yummo!

For those of you getting worried about results... are u weighing in every day? If so, I'd probably avoid doing that. Stick to a weigh in once a week at the same time of day

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Well done on joining WW online. I too am online with WW so if you need any help with it, let me know! I've been on it for 3 weeks now. Can't wait for weigh in tomorrow! Ah 28 points, that seems alot, I wish that were me. I am allowed only 20 per day. I normally have around 18 per day and eat heaps. Plus I earn points too. Love it! Good luck with it then!

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DH has put in a request for a meal tonight and I'm trying to make it as healthy as possible...

HELP!!

Chicken with White Wine and Mushroom Sauce and vegies.

How can I make it healthy?

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I make it with light evaporated milk! Really low fat.

I was just picking up ds' toys and dh said "turn side on" so I did. I was breathing in so he told me just to "rest". I did and he said I HAVE lost weight!! omg, it feels good when someone that sees you everyday can see a difference!!


Is anyone else craving sweets? All day I have been!

Congratulations TK!!

Well I'm quite sure I haven't lost anything this week, though I'm not surprised after a good loss last week. I've had a bad few days, but not because I gave in, just circumstances. I've made the best choices I could, but not great food. Will see how it goes tomorrow when I jump on the scales.

All the best ladies!!

Well done scone! That's great! :)

I am stuffed after pilates tonight. Hopefully my weigh in is good to me tomorrow. I feel like I have eaten well this week.

YAY weigh in day tomo (i cant believe i am excited about getting on the scales) Pretty pleased with myself today i have done 55 mins of aerobic exercise on wii fit. Still dont think i've eaten enough though. Am i the only one that cant seem to eat properly. I am really struggling with breakie and lunch and then am starving by mid arvo which is when i used to graze on junk but now i'm having NO junk. I do try to eat breakie at least but i find i dont have 2 mins to myself whilst running around after my munchkins.

Well just thought i'd share some of my mini achievments for the last 2 wks and would love to hear everyone elses too.

before the challenge vs now.
before 6-8 cups of tea with sugar - now 1-2 cups of white tea, skim milk, no sugar
before NO water- now a minimum of 1.5L
before at least 4 soft drinks a day vs now a maximum of 1 pepsi max or coke zero
before NO exercise- now at least 45 mins every 2nd day
before NO breakfast or lunch just grazed on junk all day - now at least 2 proper meals and no grazing on junk (still have room for improvement here but this in itself is an achievment for me)

GL everyone for tomo :)

Im so happy to night Ive lost 2 pounds whoo hoo, I eventually got to weigh my self ( have to invest in a scales) I was so worried as well as I had a load of friends over and we had a big dinner on sunday and cake a big cream filled chocolate cake and biscuits:redface: I did go for a walk as well, have been getting a walk in every day. but i feel so motivated now delighted I know its only a small loss but its a start in the right direction.

im thinking of joining good life does any one know if they are expensive and do they cost much to leave the kids in the creche if they have one. that's if my two youngest would let me exercise, I think i need to do toning exercises to help tone up now.

any way good luck with the weigh ins, hope its all going well, and even if its not just start again dont give up..

some one said something about trying really hard and it hasn't shown on the scales, well from dieting before i got pregnant, I know from experience that sometimes the weight loss does not happen every week and you can go a week and no loss then the following you have a big weight loss, it just happens some times. :D

woo hoo, this week i lost 1.4kilos! so all up i have now lost 2.8! only 8 to go! i am very proud of myself. weight watchers online is really working for me. i had some wine, low fat ice cream and lolly snakes (4 is 1 point) through the week too. love it how you can eat everything! great program!

i wish you all lots of luck today :dance:

No loss for me this week :(

I feel a bit bummed about it considering I have been walking EVERY day for at least 30 minutes (sometimes 1.5 hours) and I have been sticking to 1200 calories or less a day. It's frusterating that I didn't see a loss but I am still pleased that I didn't gain anything. I've been doing lots of toning exercises (squats, lunges, sit ups) so I'm thinking maybe I am putting on more muscle??

Everytime I felt my stomach grumbling from hunger I assured myself it was for a good reason - and then to not show any loss whatsoever is a real bummer.

I'm going to keep at it though - maybe I need to boost my motabolism by eating more frequently rather than just the three meals a day.

I do FEEL thinner and lighter.

Last night I really over did it with the exercise. I was so determined to put in a good effort for weigh in that I took myself out in 35 degree heat and I walked up hill for over an hour. By the time I got home my head was pounding and I felt really faint. Not my brightest idea...

AmySarah, I am in the same place this week! I have had a slight weightloss but no cm's. Not sure how it is possible because I feel slimmer :doh:. Very strange.
Maybe next week we will lose double? :lol:

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No loss for me this week :(

I feel a bit bummed about it considering I have been walking EVERY day for at least 30 minutes (sometimes 1.5 hours) and I have been sticking to 1200 calories or less a day. It's frusterating that I didn't see a loss but I am still pleased that I didn't gain anything. I've been doing lots of toning exercises (squats, lunges, sit ups) so I'm thinking maybe I am putting on more muscle??

Everytime I felt my stomach grumbling from hunger I assured myself it was for a good reason - and then to not show any loss whatsoever is a real bummer.

I'm going to keep at it though - maybe I need to boost my motabolism by eating more frequently rather than just the three meals a day.

I do FEEL thinner and lighter.

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I have this theory that your body goes into starvation mode and you don't lose weight. I have in the past increased my cals only by a couple of hundred and then it's weight loss back again. Also go from the 3 meals to 5 smaller ones, sometimes less exercise woks better. I lost weight walking uphill ever second day for 3kms did'nt take long to do and the weight dropped off. I walked really hard though....

TK congrats on the BFP:dance:

Punkin love the heels idea I will have to try it:lol:I just hope I don't slip over and break something that's all:o (thats the mum part of me talking)

Niamh I got some digital scales from Big W for $22 nice glass ones.

I agree girls back on the wagon, time to brush myslef off and get going again. I definately don't want to weigh this much ever again and like Lucy said time will pass regardless, I AM SO SICK OF FEELING FAT AND CLOTHES NOT FITTING ME:help::angry::cry:and these emotions are what are going to HELP ME not make it harder.

Good luck for the weigh in.

queenbee - thanks, I have used WW online before, lost about 10kgs prior to getting married using it... unfortunately I put it all back on, plus more! I used to only get 20 points too... I guess the extras are cause I am a little heavier now, as well as breastfeeding. I only used 26 of them yesterday, and I even had low fat icecream for dessert cause it was so hot here

well done on the results girls... havent done mine yet cause I cant find the tape measure, but the scales say I have lost

Amy - try not to feel bummed hun. You're doing an awesome job. I don't think your stomach should be grumbling from hunger though. I agree with blackduckies about your body going into starvation mode if you don't eat enough and often, it will hold on to all the fat and water for energy. Try spreading your meals out to 5 a day - still have your 3 main ones and add a couple of snacks in the morning and arvo, like some fruit, handful of nuts, yoghurt, piece of cheese, carrot sticks dipped in some low fat cottage cheese, etc, etc

Amy - its hard when you put in so much effort and lose nothing for that week :hug: keep with it hun .... i do agree with the others and dont think your stomach should be grumbling when hungry...

I lost .8kg this week which is a total surprise for me.... had a shocking week, i just always felt hungry ... i think the gym classes are helping tho.... i just need eat better now :)

Well done to everyone who has lost or stayed the same weight :)

For me i lost 1.8kg and a few cms but only from my bust, hips and waist really none from my arms and legs. I have been good today and am in cleaning mode. Have done out all my kitchen cupboards so even though its not lots of exercise at least im not sitting on my bottom :)