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!
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!)
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.
well done on the weight loss every one , i havent weighed my self yet as it hasnt been a full week yet. think ill do it later on, i hope what im doing is right
had a bad day yesterday, so heading out now for a walk, the weather is not great might rain, but im so enjoying the cooler weather
I stood on the scales this morning and I've lost 200gms - this is the first time I've had scales that are digital - so at least I've made some progress
Also just ran into a girlfriend I've not physically seen since May and she was freaked out at how AMAZING I look now
Thanks Lucy, for the amzing amount of work and effort you are putting in. I think stick with how it is as outlined in week 1.
Well I had a good week for me, but now find I am being a bit slack this week, just because I did well???
Finding the exercise part hard during the week, just can't drag the kids around with me and then when DH gets home, it's time to do tea. I find it difficult to get out after tea, just so tired. lilias I hear you on that one!!!! But have to really start to make the effort consistantly.
Did someone have a fried rice recipe or bought meal last week that was good and low on WW points?
Also wondering how much a steamed dim sim costs in WW points?
I froze some bananas last week cut them in half, put them on a stick and then dip the tip in choc, the kids love them and I really enjoyed it as well.
Also the sweet chilli philly on ryvitas are good and good as far as calories.
YAY DD2 had a good sleep (only just stirring now) Managed to clean the house and do 35mins of aerobic activity on the wii fit. Mind you i am feeling all hot sweaty and disgusting now even with the air con on. It will be worth it in the long run though.
YAY DD2 had a good sleep (only just stirring now) Managed to clean the house and do 35mins of aerobic activity on the wii fit. Mind you i am feeling all hot sweaty and disgusting now even with the air con on. It will be worth it in the long run though.
I'm still struggling with my calorieking ratios with carbs/protein/fat. I am not having enough fat or protein and too much carbs. But still meeting or just under calories....I don't really eat much protein I guess, I am trying to have more meat/tuna/eggs, but unless I have it in every meal (ie-bacon/eggs/beans for breaky, eggs/ham/tuna for lunch, meat with dinner) I just can't meet the requirements. I don't really like to eat too much meat and I'm not too fussed on fish, so it's just not adding up. I got some special K which is fairly high in protien so I can have that for breaky.....I have to be really conscious of what I'm having.
On the upside Ihave exercised today, just walking, though i carried ds and pushed dd in the pram and carried the shopping too, all up 3 flights of stairs!
2009 Body Transformation Challenge, Week 2
Now I just need to get in some exercise today. Time to start dancing. 
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