2010 Summer/Christmas Challenge #2

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

ok so maybe I'm just coming in right in the middle... i'm not sure really... but can I join in? I'm currently in that pre- "i need to lose weight" so I'll just eat lots crap until I get serious. Can you guys pls help me get serious?

We can def help you get serious hun, this is the SUMMER challange so not JUST about X-Mas.
Set yourself a goal for this week, let us know and we will help you keep on track.

AFM - no walkign today it's RAINING BUT i am planning on getting on the exercise bike b4 we head off for rhymetime.
Sultana bran for breakfast and a slice of watermelon.. nom nom nom.

[belfie]

yaaaaay thanks Zarava
After getting the all clear on my post-natal OGTT last week (GD + insulin both PG's), and knowing that my little family is complete (no more PG's for me after finishing the last one on crutches!)... it's time for me to get my body back! I wanna be the old FIT me. My dad has type II diabetes and I soooo don't wanna go there! I managed a shuffle-jog last week, and a proper jog last night!!! After 4 months of barely walking, this was like WOW! But, I need to eat better.
So, i've set some goals for this week:

• do 30 mins exercises 6 days of 7 (almost managed this last week)
• only ONE treat per day, and then it's the recommended serving size (i.e. chips, chocolate, biscuit)... ok so the thought of having no treats does my head in!
• do the "toddler" diet. Would I want my toddler to eat it? (i.e. it's junk) if no, then I won't either.
• use calorieking website (just about to see if it will work from my phone)
• weigh & measure this morning! eep.

Thanks in anticipation ladies, i look forward to sharing the journey (& the losses)
Belfie

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Nice goals hun, i've found for me walking with the girls (& Kate) has really helped, we walk generally 3 days a week, the girls love it and i'm getting healthier.. the 'toddler' diet is a good one.. i have found now i'm better as i am eating when DD1 eats, if she snacks i snack as opposed to only having my 3 main meals a day.

I have just started a blog on my journey... feel free to join in

[Miss.September]

Welcome Belfie! Great goals there, we'll be here to cheer you on.

I'm feeling a little more "normal" today. The first couple of days of AF for me are traditionally a pig out, its like I just crave it and can't control the junk consumption. But this morning I've woken up and felt better and past it. Glad it's only once a month! Weather is kinda scary though today, so might give Zumba a workout.

[Traveller]

Yesterday I could not stop eating, and I made the decision that with my current lack of willpower, combined with Christmas parties and my birthday coming up I will bow out of this challenge until next year.

However....I am turning 30 in a few weeks and I don't want to hit that milestone still binge eating and battling with my weight, so I will stick with the challenge, and I WILL get down to under 71kg by my birthday (Christmas Eve). Please help me ladies, I will need your support with this!

Back to tracking today, and lots of fruit and water to try and reduce my bloating from eating rice and other complex carbs that stick around my belly like glue.

[Miss.September]

Traveller - I hit 31 this year and that was my push really. I didn't want to spend my 30's worrying about what I was eating because I wasn't comfortable in my skin. I wanted to enjoy food and feel great so that's my motivation. We're here for you.

[Raupe]

Traveller – Nooooo! Don’t leave us *stomps feet and throws a tanty* Don’t give up! Even if you don’t post here, try to stay on track. Chrissy parties make it harder. You can enjoy yourself and have a drink/naughty food, and then the next day eat healthily and have a work out session. It would just be such a shame to undo all your hard work. How about not trying to *lose* weight over the party season, but rather trying to maintain your current weight, so you don’t put any on. That way when you start back up next year you don’t have to start from square one again! Darling, I wish you all the best. We’re here when you need us! Luv ya

ZF – Well done on your jeans!! Oh, and I love your blog!
Appletree – The personal shopping sounds great and ROFL on that farting story!
Belfie - Welcome! It’s never too late to start! I'm looking forward to 'seeing' you around!
Ginger – Well done on losing 1 kg! What did you do this week to get this great result?
PacRacMG – Don’t you just hate periods? Well done on your exercise! You go girl!

AFM not much new to post. Have been working 12 days straight, but will finally have one (!) day off tomorrow. Well, I gotta work on some assignments, but at least I don't have to be at work. DP made his delicious pasta and he made so much we had it twice in a row for dinner and tonight most likely again! I'm not that happy about having so many carbs, but it's sooo nice and it's wholemeal pasta, so it's not THAT bad, right? RIGHT?
Have been walking heaps, but I feel like it's not "doing" that much anymore... So I'm looking forward to running soon. I just have to find a good sports bra somewhere . I did find a really good one, but it was $100 . I can't afford that .

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

PRMG - woo hoo for feeling a bit more 'normal' the female body and reproductive system are a right PITA
Hope the Zumba DVD hits the spot, this weather has def set in me thinks.

Traveller - so glad your sticking around hun, your doing a fabulous job and we are here for you.. holiday season or not.

Raupe - glad you like the blog hun, it wont be anything as good as a lot of the other BB girls but kind of a weight loss diary.. another motivator to keep my fat arse in shape
Mmmm pasta.... yum yum.. your doing a great job hun.

[appletree]

Going to be super quick ladies, i have 2 movies waiting for me to watch today while DD is at childcare! Woohooo to romantic comedies

Just wanted to say quickly to Raupe- i have a cheap kmart sports bra and then i wear a sports singlet with an inbuilt bra over top, and make sure its nice and tight though! I then wear another top over top of this one so people can't see my lumps and bumps! I have E cups and am breastfeeding so this works well for me and doesn't cost a fortune

Traveller- I am so glad you changed your mind! Good on you

Had a LONG workout today, feeling a bit tired and over it all! I did do some good running, there is another girl at the gym who just runs for a full hour, so i try and get on the treadmill next to her so i feel guilty if i get off or slow down too much! LOL. Still haven't gotten around to doing any of those pesky sit-ups... maybe in between movies today?

[Ginger]

hi girls, just checking in to say g'day!

big welcome to belfie, you can do it hun and we can all help you.

traveller- ikwym about xmas being a hard time, but think how good you'll feel by jan/feb if you just slowly chip away at it and slowly lose or maintain your weight rather than putting more on. why don't you buy yourself a pretty dress in a smaller size to wear to your birthday as motivation!

raupe- i concentrated on eating lots of fruit this week- so everytime i was hungry b/w meals i grabbed some fresh fruit and it seems to have really paid off!

i have actually got my BIL's engagement party at the end of jan and i've cheekily bought myself a dress in a size 12 in the hope that i'll be able to wear it on the night. wish me luck girls!

[belfie]

thanks for the welcome

Traveller - just think, if you bow out of the challenge and then... (just hypothetically), were to GAIN weight over xmas, how annoyed would you be at yourself? Can you just eat well outside the xmas/b'day and still enjoy xmas? That way there's still some moderation.

Raupe - I'm with you on the bras. Sometimes I can find a reasonable one at Target or similar, but so often they don't have my size. Currently I'm using an older one for walking/jogging, but geez it's a squeeze to get into it! But I figure better too much support than too little... bra shopping has to be the most annoying thing. Oh and when I wear the 'squeeze 'em in' bra, i look like i've lost 5kg, wish I could wear it all the time!

Appletree - with you on the BF'ing, I wish I could find good BF'ing bras anywhere, but I figure if I lose weight there's no point buying one now. Ahem... i mean WHEN i lose weight

Ginger - you go girl... love the cheeky dress!

PRMG - can you describe Zumba to me? I'm intrigued... used to be quite a gym junkie in my day... it's just hiding under a little flabber now. A DVD at home sounds pretty good.

I feel old reading this thread lol, i'm 37 (cripes, how did THAT happen!?!?). I've started tracking my food in CK... oh dear! Firstly, yay for extra calories while BF'ing and secondly, omg I need to eat better! I've already eaten 1300 calories today!!!! And I haven't even had dinner yet!
Found myself thinking on the way home from MG... oh i'll just pick up some red rooster (drive-thru is just soooo nice with 2 littlies in the car) then thought NO, you have good healthy food at home, don't be lazy, you don't need that stuff. Man have I got myself into some bad habits. Kicks self up backside. Oh and in good news... did my first proper jog last night and the legs aren't too sore today... will see how we go tomorrow!

Zarava - I see your FB updates re walking, and it motivates me to read 'em. This jolly rain doesn't help but!

Oh and I'm gonna put my goals out there. I currently weigh 67.7 (i'm just a shortie), and I need to get to 57/58. I think I'll make my first mini-goal 63, cos that's what I was just before this last PG.

[Raupe]

Oh yeah, bras . Don't get me started lol. I'm a 18GG (or even bigger, but I'm not brave enough to find out ) but I always manage to squeeze them into 18G's, just because that's the biggest size I can get at Harris Scarfe. When I go to the 'speciality shops' I always have to pay around $100 for a bra... and I just can't justify that! They only last about 4 months, then the weight of my boobs crushes them (break the wire, or the wire pokes out, even though I mended it 20 times) or stretch them beyond recognition and I need a new one! Scary . I haven't been able to find a sports bra in that size at all... not at the "normal" shops anyway. Also, I bought a $100 bra last year for a special occasion, then lost 15kg in six months and now it doesn't fit any more! I've only worn it twice!!! Dp wasn't happy I tell ya! (he paid for it). So yeah, I don't WANT to spend that much money on a sports bra, but I might have to if I can't find another one.

Anyone wanna swap boobies?

[Traveller]

Aww I'm feeling the love

It's been a good day today, I am feeling very much back in the zone. Will hopefully get to the gym tonight too.

[Miss.September]

Belfie - Zumba is a latin dance workout. If you youtube it, I'm sure there will be demos of it. It is a full body work out and heaps of fun. The proper dvd kit you can get at Target for about $150 but I found some cheap ones at a market for $30. You don't have to be very good at it (so I've discovered ), it somehow seems to do its magic regardless! Mini goals are great, it helps keep you more motivated I think. My first mini goal was to lose 4kg, I've lost 2kg since we started.

ZF - M just played around me and did a little dance while I did Zumba before, so A will love it no doubt!!

Appletree - Where do you live because I'm coming to share those romantic comedies with you!!!! On my way!!!!

Ginger - You WILL get into that dress and you'll look gorgeous!

Raupe - Ahhhh, I hear you on the big boobs. Mine aren't massive now that I'm not b/f anymore, but sheesh!! I got a $100 voucher from bras and things that I haven't spent yet, I've lost 4cms from them so far so I don't want to blow the voucher if they're not going to fit me soon. I got my sports bras from Target, comfy as, and I never spend more than $20 on a bra. Oh, question too, where do you get your wholemeal pasta from? I can't find it in the deli or supermarket here.

AFM - The Zumba workout ROCKED!! It's a disk I haven't touched yet and it was a power workout. I was dripping after about six minutes, but did the entire 40 minute workout. The next time I pike out and get unmotivated, can someone please remind me how good I feel after doing it?!

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Raupe - cut some off and share the love... i could do with some cleavage

Traveller - welcome back to the zone

PRMG - we can most certainly remind you about the Zumba workout... i'm sure you'll stick at it though.

AFM - got a few things going on at the moment and was wondering if you guys would mind rather than me doing updates every monday if we just post them directly in here for a while, i'll still be around and still doing my walking etc but things are just a bit all over the place at the moment.. i hope you don't mind.

[Miss.September]

ZF, sounds good hun. Hope you're okay

[MummaSue]

Hey!

ZF, that's cool babe! Just you let us know what we need to do. You're doing great co-ordinating and motivating us all!!

As for me, well, I haven't managed to get on the X-trainer ONCE!! So much for my challenge this week. And on tuesday I had a hot chocolate. So busted my dairy thing too. Thankfully it was my only huge slip - but it's my only indulgence and having just the one kept me sane. Doing good apart from that though!

Hugs to all
Sue x

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Thanks ladies.. i'm ok, just got a lot going on and making a few decisions in my life.. i'm sure once everythings sorted i'll let you know

PRMG we'll need to organise a walk soon, get out in the fresh air and all, were walking tomorrow before Story time if your interested.