Mid Year Body Transformation Challenge Last Week!!!!

Hi everyone
Belfie - Sorry to hear about your blood sugar. I hope that everything goes fine at the dr. Big hugs.
Nai - Nice loss - good job!!
Well feeling a lot better now than the other day. Have stuck to my required calories and good with the exercise. Had futsal tonight and got 6 goals! I was so proud. And I felt like I could just run and run. So yay!
Not expecting a big loss tomorrow as my scale peeks this week seem to say that maybe a plateau or small loss. It is hard to tell though until you step on the scales. But heres hoping.

Will check in tomorrow. See you all then and good luck for weigh-in!

hey guys, thanks heaps for the hugs & well wishes. Well I did fasting BSL this morning - 6.3... still not great :( but lunchtime was looking groovy at 5.8. Went to my doc, turned out they'd never been told I had GD! :rolleyes: So anyway ,I've gotta fasting blood test at docs tomorrow am, cross your fingers for me. If it comes back "grey" i've gotta do the 2 hour glucose challenge. I'm feeling SOOOOOooo motivated, i've been very good today (aside from panicking & crying lol) but I'm still determined to lose that weight. Truly I am just so petrified. Often when I go out NOW there's only one thing on the menu i can CURRENTLY eat. Add diabetes to that, oh my, I don't think I'd hardly ever be able to eat out again :crying: :(
On the bright side tho, doc did say that sometimes just being a bit sick can cause an elevated BSL (not that I think I'm sick..? but maybe hopefully). So I'm mostly determined (in my rational brain). Hubby and I both weighed in today so that's a good start. And I went for a good walk. Oh and I'll start tracking in WW again too. It's great hearing about everyone doing well with that, really motivates me.

Oh and ironically I've got my first two "gee you've lost heaps of weight" compliments over the weekend... gotta remember to enjoy those.

Hi all,

It has been quiet in here. I thought I'd have pages to read to catch up. Have been away for 3 days in Port, funeral was all day yesterday, DH wanted to stay again last night as he was sooo tired but I just wanted to get back to my own bed, (and bathroom) maybe this is TMI but seriously, why would anyone put a bathroom next to a kitchen, when everybody is gathering in this tiny house in the kitchen, how is anybody supposed to be able to actually go when you're paranoid everyone is listening.

Was really worried was going to have put on at least half a kilo, having had other people control my meals and all. Plus Hungry Jacks on t he way up, Blech, that grilled chicken burger of theres which is there only 'healthy' option, is revolting. Anyhow, could have blown me over, jumped on the scales this morning and have lose a kilo. Must have been all that not sleeping burning calories, because other than 5 minutes of step ups on a REALLY dangerous park bench, and carrying a baby around/standing ALL day, I did No Excercise.

Belfie - Hopefully it settles down for you. But, I have rely's who are diabetic and it's not as restrictive as you might think. You will still be able to eat out easily, and a lot of the principles are the same as what you would be doing now anyway trying to lose weight!

Nai - Congrats on another loss. My MIL lost HEAPS of weight on weight watchers so it must work, it's been around for yonks.

Nadine - Yea, 200g is what a glass of water weighs so stay positive.

Sas - sorry to hear you were at a funeral :hug: In regards to the diabetes, well my Dad has it and I had it while I was pregnant - so I know what it's like. My issue is that I already can't eat HEAPS of foods, so the combination of the two my current restrictions plus the diabetes is what's a big downer for me. That and the fact I remember the hell it was last year with GD and I don't want to go back there. But fingers crossed my results will be ok. :pray:

I hope everyone get's great results today! I've been fasting for 12 hours... might have to go weigh tehehe.

Krysalyss, Sas and Blackduckies, I"m going to need your measurements from last week again as I mustn't have saved them when I put them on the spreadsheet and I had already deleted the PM"s thinking that they were all collated on the spreadsheet! I feel so bad for asking you to send them again.

Weight watchers is great - I lost over 20kg on it just before my wedding back in 1999. I am doing it again online, not strictly though where I write it down all the time, but I keep track in my head. I have been going really well - have lost 5kg for the month!!! Which is the goal I set myself so I really hope that I can keep it up till OCtober when SIL gets married LOL.

Belfie, the result at night could have been due to having just eaten, and you may not have washed your hands thoroughly enough kwim? When I had to do my BSL for 2wks iwth my last pg if I didn't have my hands absolutely clean it could alter the result by several points. I really hope you dont have diabetes :hug:

Awesome job on the loss trill!! I might check out weight watchers i think, i need to kick start my weightloss a little more!!

Gain for me this week, but i was expecting it ggrr

When will you get your results Belfie?

I am just doing the WW by myself. I lost 12kg years ago on it so I know the drill. My neighbour is doing the meetings so I just look at all her notes ;) I find that writing everything down is the key for me as it keeps me honest and I don't sneak little treats.

I think I have to give WW a go again :( Not the meetings, money is a bit tight, but on my own. Just tracking what I am eating and checking my portions. Not doing great, taking LOADS of stress and then I eat way to much. Also it's cold, so I'm constantly checking the cupbords/fridge for someting to eat and lowering my standards everytime :rolleyes: That 200g glass of water is now three glasses of water.

Sas - :hug: about the funeral. And :clap for the one kilo ;)
Belfie - My dad's a diabetic too and I can only imagine how scared and panicked you are. Hopefully your dr is right and it's just a minor hick-up. If not, you'll deal with it then. No point in stressing about someting that might not be.
Trillian - :doh: I have not send you through my measurements yet, uhmmmm have no excuse LOL

Nadine - why don't you try calorie king first? it is free and you may find it is just as good as WW. I actually find it is better for me. :)

Well I lost 0.9kg. So that is fine. I knew I wouldn't hit the magic 1kg this week because of my sneak peeks. Today I was feeling a bit low (like every tuesday) and headed to McDs for a coffee and a donut. At the last minute I changed to the mini-mint slice and skinny capp. Thank god because I looked up the difference when I got home and was shocked. mini slice - 6.7g of fat and 100 cal. donut - 32g of fat (almost a days worth for me) and 500 cal. OMG!!!!
So anyway crisis averted and feeling better - gotta love caffeine.
Had the best game of futsal last night - 6 goals! So good as the rest of my team is really really good and I always feel a bit like I am letting the team down. But very happy with that. :) Plus felt like I could just run and run. Even wanted to go for a jog afterwards - weird hey?

Trill - no worries. Will do now. :)

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it is free

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Really??? I checked it out and it asked me which payment option I want .. can't afford a payment option LOLOLOLOL

Try the Aussie one - I use it and it is definitely free. Although there is a software version available to download and I think that costs money.

i'm curious about CK too ... is it definitely free?

Well I've done my fasting glucose this morning, results in 2 days. Thanks heaps for all the support it helps. Oh and yes I am totally paranoid about clean clean hands before testing. I wish I wasn't, then I could blame it! I did my own fasting BSL this morning and it's still in the "at risk but not definitely diabetic" range... so we'll see. But I've got my wah wah out of my system and feeling much more... what will be, will be. Sometimes the wait/worry is the worst bit. Once you know what's happening, then you can get on and deal with it. Did my weight this mornign .5 kg lighter but I think that's cos i was fasting lol, dunno if I should send it or not! (Plus I forgot to send last week's, oops!).

krysalyss - that's a great loss! And omg on the difference in calories! I was at Ikea today and managed to go the healthier option - salmon, peas, carrots. But it was foul! Lol at least I tried!

Nadine216 - Re ww, I reckon using a spreadsheet or something would be just as good for me too... I just need to track what I eat. Whether that's using WW or not I guess it's what works for each person. I'm about to start weaning so my points will go down, that's a shame!

Ah HA!! Aussie rules ;) Thank you. I'll try them

Aus SUCKS :( :( :p

You must be in Austrailia to join Calorie King Aus

move then! :rofl:

:p belfie :lol:

yaay it wasn't a fluke. i weighed in again today and I was ANOTHER 200g lighter even than yesterday (when I thought it was all due to fasting). Woo hoo

And I was at a friend's place all arvo helping with her bub (she's done her knee - needs a knee reco) so I walked them both. My boofer in the stroller and her dainty princess in the baby bjorn. Got my exercise AND her bub to sleep - win win all round. I also took a nice healthy yoghurt & nuts snack for myself so I wouldn't be tempted by junk.

And now I really really really feel like making a packet mix cake of some sort. Pls tell me not to do it :rofl:

Hope everyone is having a great week otherwise.

Nadine216 - I'm curious as to where you are now... give me a hint? which country? Truly, aus is a great place to live :p

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And now I really really really feel like making a packet mix cake of some sort.

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DON'T :o :o

Good work Belfie. :think: I'll give you a tip as to Where in the World is Nadine Sandiago

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XXXXXX is the world's second-largest and second most-populous continent

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And I live at the most Southern Point

well the dog barked RIGHT OUTSIDE DS's room (after he'd been overtired, 1 nap less than usual today) and was happily asleep. So now instead of watching my fave show (the finale, no less) we walked him round the block for 30 mins after every other attempt could not get him back to sleep. So no cake AND walk, I supposed I should thank the dog :rolleyes:

And um on the hint... oh geez, I'm gonna have to turn my brain on for that... ok so I borrowed DH's instead :rofl: he reckons either South Africa or Chile depending on whether the Americas count as one or two continents...

I don't think this week is shaping up so well as I have had a cold and not able to get out and exercise as much, plus I have a Hen's night on Saturday which is a dinner. I think I will try to eat only half of everything - it is a pre-paid 3 course meal so no selections :(

Hi guys,
Nadine - I already know where you are so don't want to cheat.
Belfie - one of the two is right :)
Nai - I hope you feel better soon! If you can, eat first before going to the hens night. Or you can save some calories/points during the week to spend on that night. And if you do have a bit of a blow-out make sure you at least enjoy the night!

Well this week is ok so far. I had a low exercise day on Tuesday - just walked the dog. Yesterday I jogged (14 mins jog, 2 mins walk, 14 mins jog). Today I have to ride in to work and back so that is a good 30 mins. We have MIL and niece here at the moment. MIL is always "are you sure you don't want some pancakes, not even just one? if I get you some maple syrup will you have one" argh! But I have been good. Haven;t been over any targets yet. Tonight is pizza though so will have to restrain myself there.
Am going to weigh-in on Saturday this week as am off to Cairns sunday morning for the week. Am a bit worried about putting on weight while I am away as I won't have any of my normal exercise things going and will be at a catered conference - eek! I can do it, I can do it, I can do it!

Go Belfie's neighbours dog :cheer: I had to give my car a running start this morning :lol: that's my exercise done for the day.
DH is right - South Africa :)

Nai - hun, me and you are in the same boat. I got a nasty case of sinus/hayfever/headcold thing going on and then I eat to get this icky taste out of my mouth. BUT my DARLING DH brough home my fav chocolate last night and told me that I can have it guilt free on Sunday, IF is stick to eating right. So I'm a bit more motivated this morning. I have to second krysalyss's ideas of eating before hand. And if not, you can always DRINK enough at the party (sodawater I mean - with ice, that looks like a drink) to keep you full and away from munching to much

Krys - You are doing go good!! Really an insperation, I would have been ALL over those pancakes with that kind of encouragement. About your catered confress - YOU CAN DO IT!!!

I went for my last physio app yesterday and stuff it, I'm starting gym on Monday. Come hell or high water, headcold or sleepless nights. I can't go on like this. After pushing the car this morning I was so out of breath it's disgusting. Going to get my strings together and do this thing.

Oh - going to try a new recipe tonight. Chicken and cashew stir-fry. Don't know how that falls into my diet, but just half a portion won't kill me, right? Right?? Say yes!! :lol:

Yes. Lol is that what you were after Nadine!!

Arg ive been so slack, completely lost motivation; feel like im getting no where!! When i was sick i lost 5kg so was like ok good this can be my platform...but no. Most of it is back on ggrrr

Hope everyone else is doing fab!!

THANK YOU Ammaki :) Just because you said so ;)

YAAAAAAAY! where is the "happy for meeee" emoticon when I need it?
Did my fasting glucose and my HbA1c (which picks up on glucose levels over the last few months) and they're both absolutely a-ok fine-diddly-fine! :leap:

Super duper relieved AND have been referred to a dietician to help me with my fructose malasorption and eating low GI/preventative stuff. My docs says I might be erring towards the side of impaired glucose tolerance, but all that I have to do for that is eat low GI, lose weight & exercise - sound familiar!??!? So i'm soooo relieved :hooray: and we've both (me & doc) agreed that I'll just monitor my BSL's myself just occasionally to keep an eye on them (given upcoming plans to TTC). AND she thought I'd done super well to lose 6kg :hooray:

Oh and lol, it was MY darn dog that barked, not even someone else's :rofl:

oops gotta run... BBL

Oh joy!! That is good news about the BST. Do one say congratulations ??? :lol: happpeeee for you

:lol: Give your darn dog a treat ;)

Yay Belfie - great news!!!

I would love to eat beforehand and not eat anything but I am paying $65 for the flipping meal so I want to get something for my money :lol: Maybe if I eat loads of point-free vegies that day and the day after it will be ok. Plus if I only eat half of each course. I hate set menu thing where you don't get a choice and being vegetarian usually means no choice at all :(

Belfie - Yay yay yay!!! That is awesome news!

Nai - Totally understand about wanting to get our moneys worth. Also about being vegetarian - and it is usually cheese topped with more cheese. lol. Just think of it as a metabolism boosting day :)

Well I will be weighing tomorrow cos of my trip. Think I may have lost a little but don't really know. Hopefully have lost 0.5kg. Cant see that I could have lost more than that.

Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!

Well I weighed myself and I lost 0.75kg - yay! So am now down 3.25kg.

I was lucky that the dinner for the Hens Night wasn't as bad as I had expected. I got a gnocchi with a tomato based sauce which was much better than the cheese on cheese that I was anticipating for the vegetarian option. I'm finally getting over my cold so this week I'm back into it!!

How was everyone's weekend?

I need to hide in shame and NEVER come out :( :redface:

I'm to afraid to get on the scale, because I've been bad ... that sucks because I have not even been dieting for so long. It's just darn hard to diet when you have discoverd food and started cooking and baking :(
I'm watching my portions and making good choices though .... jelly sweets instead of chocolate, sorbet instead of ice-cream, home-baked whole-wheat yoghurt bread instead of store bought white. That last one is actually worse than white bread. It's so darn delis, that you can't stop. It does not even need butter or jam :o

So not going to change my ticker *bad* or get on the scale. Just going to try again from today.

I went shopping with DH for clothes for him on Sunday and were overwelmed by the fashion in the stores this season, because it's all so wearable ... now if only I was that size 36 I'm longing to be .....

Oooh Nadine - don't hide in shame! Good on you for trying again today - i'm sure that distinguishes the people who never get "there" from those who do... it's the ones that pick themselves back up from a bad day/week/month and try again! So good on you :clap: it's always hardest starting again after a lapse I reckon.

Nai - that's great the vego option was alright! and wow great loss, well done :dance:

Well I'm sooo excited - another .4kg lost yay me! I've really picked back up again and I'm so thrilled. Starting to be able to dig out some skinnier clothes again... I thought I only needed to lose another 2 kgs for a "normal" BMI, but after my diabetes scare, I want to get my waistline under 80cm (and I'm so apple shaped :() which means another ~8kg to go! Have decided to incorporate this into my sig to keep me motivated!

Hope everyone else is going ok

:hug: thanks belfie. So I started again this morning and forgot to pack my breakfast :doh: :doh: So now I'm sitting here STARVING for something to eat and that ham, cheese and egg toastie accross the street is beckonning like mad. I've already sucked down two cups of rooibos tea (black, no sugar ;) ) and are nursing my tummy with loads of water, but it's just not working. I need to eat something, otherwise I'm going to go nuts over lunch. I wonder if someone will drive into town to get me some instant cereal :think: I'm going to ask.

Great loss Belfie :) Almost half way

oooh can you find some brekkie somewhere? Very inmportant meal and you'll just end up craving/feeling starving otherwise!

And thanks :) some of it I lost before this challenge, so a bit misleading lol, but makes me feel good :D

Well I lost 300g when weighed in yest, which is a milestone for me, because am JUST back in 60's (he, he, 69.9 is still under 70 in my book :lol:) also means I can fit back into most of my pants, but not my 10's, well I could technically but not comfortably, and I don't want to be one of those trashy girls that has the muffin top over the jeans (of course I'd have to wear the midriff with the too tight pants to get the full effect of what I see at the local shopping centre :rolleyes:) Pet peeve.

Prob weigh more than that today though, feeling bloated and crampy. Thought was getting AF's return this morning as looked like the start this morning and plus cranky as hell at everything all day- and now nothing. Am sincerely hoping that this start stop business is due to bfeeding, even thought only feeding her once a day now rest bottles, and not due to skipping the contraception once this month. Eeeeek.

Hi girls, been soooo long.. after the sick kids cam more sick kids!!! then the computer went to the docs using a borrowed soo slooowwww one, so not been on much, i have no idea what has happened with my stats I sent them in but they do'nt seem to be up??? I have yoyoed the last couple of weeks, i got intp nearly single didhits to lose and had a mini celebration!!!not a good idea and then went back up 500grams enough to be disheartning, this morning I got on and was up another 500grams, have no idea what that is about cause I have been going well??? So will wait until next weeks weigh into be sure...What week are we up too???I really was hoping to lose half of my 18kgs before the end of the challenge, it wAS LOOKING GOOD until I lost focus now it's hard to get it back...must get on more often you are an inspiring bunch..
Chow for now!!!!:rolleyes:

:oops:.....I fell off the wagon like Humpty Dumpty!:oops:


Buuuuuuut, I joined Step into Life! The first week was my trial week and I have done 3 more since then!:hooray: I am doing a toning class one night a week but would like to do more but DH says it is to $$$.:doh: Pffft...I don't think it is. I would like to have done a cardio one on another night.

Anyways, DH is on hols atm so every morning I have gone walking with the dog...just a 20 minute fast paced walk but includes either a short very steep hill with a slight less steep short hill after it or a longish sloping hill which has the calf muscles ouching abit by the time I make it to the top.

I have lost about 2kgs in the last week too! With guidance from my PT I am keeping a food diary and having my carbs in the morning and increasing protein in the arvo. :pray:Hope it works!

Hope everyone is well and sticking at it better than I did! I am also keeping a blog on my SIL programme and it can be found at www.imdoingitoutdoors.blogspot.com - mods if that is not allowed, no worries, I understand but if it is, would love to have more followers!

Have not read any posts but just wanted to stick my head in and let people know why I fell off the wagon.....which was basically because I needed to be answerable to soemone other than me and that is DH and my PT! So, Yaaay for me!

Remember - MOVE MORE TO LOOSE MORE!!!!!

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Nearly forgot, I have a blog I am keeping if anyone is interested. It can be found at I'm doing it outdoors!!! Mods...I hope that is okay, if not just delete the dub dub dub address but if it is okay, wonderful, I would love to have more followers!

Remember gals - MOVE MORE TO LOOSE MORE!

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I assembled 4 flat-packed bookshelves yesterday afternoon. I think it's the equivalent of doing 3 hours of gym workouts... I'm feeling some muscles today! Woulda been really good for me apart from the chocolate I was snacking on... :doh:

How is everyone else going? I sooo want to lose another .5 this week, it'll take me past a personal milestone (and to the half-way point), but I'm petrified it won't happen... cheer for me pls!

Cheering for you Belfie!! I want another .75 at least to get me to 4kg down which averages at 1kg a week - weigh in tomorrow eeek!!

Hi guys!
Wow it is quieter in there than I thought it would be. I just got back from Cairns. Was pretty good the first half of the week and then absolutely shocking the second half. Oh well - thats what holidays are for. Tomorrow I am back into everything but cringe about jumping on the scales Tuesday morning.