argh.. cant find my tape measure!!!!!!
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I also thought it might be interesting and helpful if we all share what we're doing, e.g. what and how much exercise, what diet changes we're making, etc. It might help others with ideas.
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argh.. cant find my tape measure!!!!!!
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When everyone has submitted their details to Kry , perhaps we can work our way down the list, and each week, the next person picks the task activity for the week ?
Hollo, I found a tape measure online, believe it or not, now I cant find it again, its' on a government website.
I had a few extra choccie's last night, it's like my final hurrah before I have to weigh in
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You guy have actually gotten me (well actually DH and I) quite pumped. I never feel like this when I started to think I 'should' lose weight so I'm hoping it's a good sign.
Bengal that sounds like a good idea about working down the list.
When's everybody going to be doing their 'weigh in' day?
Sterla, that's a good idea too. Might make me more accountable I think :scratchhead:
Liz, I'd love to try Zumba! Let us know how it goes!!
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I'm using Calorie King to keep track of what I eat. I suck at writing it down so at least on the computer it can't get lost.
I went for my first walk in aggges today. We are staying right next to the botanic gardens for a few months so I plan to drag the kids down there at least every couple of days.
We swim every day though I'm not sure I'm getting much actual exercise watching DS and trying to catch him every time he tries to jump in - but it is moving.
And DH has told me I can get a Wii and Wii fit! I'm so excited.
He's having to do physical training with his new job 3times per week and he does physical stuff the other mornings so we're both hoping to lose. He was pretty bummed with his weight when they weighed him on Monday so he's the extra incentive I need.
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Hi guys. Just to let you know I am away Mon to Thurs next week for family stuff. Please send your details by Sunday night so I can get a chance to put them in. Otherwise I won't get a chance until I get back Thurs. Anyone who sends later...I haven't forgotten you! I will do it when I return. Thanks!
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ALrighty...measurements done..am a tad bit confused though, I don't think I've done it right. I do still have a fair amount of my baby belly, but my tummy and hip measurements were almost the same? My tummy definitely sticks out past my hips...maybe it's because I have 'love handles' for the hip measurement though?
Oh well...I am determined, it's ALL going to go..eventually..lol. I was pretty right with my estimate too, I have about 15kg to lose before I'll be back where I was pre-pg.
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Okay, will do Krys - I'll send my details tomorrow.
AFM: What I'm planning to do is what I have actually been doing for the past couple of weeks already. As far as eating, I'm not following and diet plan or calorie counting - I'm simply just making sure I don't eat any junk through the day, and then allow myself something small of an evening (a row or two of chocolate for example).
I go for a walk everyday (with DS in the pram, which makes for a bit of extra work), and I'm also going to start doing this exercise DVD I have that has 4x10 minute work outs - one for upper body, one for butt, thighs, etc, one cardio and one for flexibility. I'll just do the entire DVD over the week.
So that's my plan
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Good idea Sterla!
I am actually going to weigh in tomorrow as officially I will do weigh-ins Saturday. (I just won't send them to myself until the Monday - ha ha!). Anyway I haven't been great today but I have soccer tonight so will spend 90 mins running around a field. I think Friday is the only day I don't really need to count my calories if I don't totally indulge. I wish I had soccer every night!
Apart from that I am going to try and do exercise 6 days a week - 1 soccer game, 1 soccer training, 2 5km jogs, 2 pilates videos. That is what I do on my good weeks. Next week though I go to my cousins house with DS. It will be a challenge as her cooking is really good. But I will be strong! So that is my goal for next week - keeping up the exercise even while away.
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We're having last chance maccas tonight.. haha!!!!
But for our changes, we'll start working out - cos we don't seem to make time for that, I'll have to drop some of my BB and FB time to do it though (darn it!)
But other changes are dietary - I'll be switching foods with lower fat substitutes, like:
Ice cream now yoghurt frozen in freezer beforehand
Chocolate & Lollies after dinner - rice crackers and homemade hommus (yummo)
Sandwiches for lunch - mountain bread wraps or corn thin sangas
And I'll also make myself drink a glass of water before having a cuppa. I live on cuppas during the day (and so I should considering the lack of sleep I get each night) so hopefully this will be a way of upping my water intake. Just gotta find the time each day to wee thats all.. lol
I'm not supposed to be eating chocolate at ALL, so that should be the easiest to change. I'll still treat myself to a glass of wine and some cashews if I've had a realllly bad day though - can't be expected to give up everything.
But I've done the calorie counting thing before (lost 22kg in 5 months) but I didn't keep it off, and its far too hard for me to stick to as a lifestyle type thing. So I'll just stick to eating well - everything in moderation, and exercising and see how that works!!
I'm more motivated than ever to get this blubber off me - so can't wait till monday!
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LOL Arimeh...we are having pizza for tea tonightThen I am determined..no more takeaway for at least 2 weeks...small goals to start with!
Krysallys, I will measure & weigh in tomorrow and PM you my details.
My goal is to lose a kilo a week and our freezer has been emptied of icecream so
Can't wait for Monday! I have been for a swim today and 2 fairly long walks this week so that's a start
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Wow, some great ideas here!
I am having alot of trouble sticking to anything weight-loss relatedat the moment for some reason. I have all of these great intentions and never follow through. I weighed myself last night after not getting on the scales for a few months -too scared and it was depressing me seeing how heavy I was without it changing, though I wasn't doing much to change it! But I have PUT ON weight, and OMG, I am 93.3kgs....I'm so horrified with myself. At Chrissy time I was about 86ish kg. I don't really know what has changed. Well when I really think about it I suppose it's my attitude and just not being careful with what I eat. If I want a second serve, I've been having it, no matter what it is or whether I really want it or not. Servings are as big as I want. Absolutely NO excercise what so ever! Breast feeds for DS are decreasing too, down to 1-2 most days, occaisionally he'll still snack a little, but not like he was a few months ago. Although I don't think it really helped in losing weight forne, I think it helped keep it off a bit.
So some strategies for me for week 1:
No chocolate. I am a chocoholic, I have to STOP!
More water.
Smaller portions.
No butter on sandwiches/toast, no sugar in tea/coffee.
2-3 serves of fruit, 3-4 serves of veg a day.
Exersice 30min-1hr most days. I have to get my wii fit fixed so I can Wii fit when the kids are in bed!
Try to get more sleep. This will help me focus and be more energetic. No more up-til-midnight cleaning or on FB/BB!! Since we are up at 5.30am most days, I *should* go to bed no later than 10.30ish!
That's all I can think of. That is alot for me to try to do. But I will try. I need to shift this weight, especially since we are ttc. I don't think my body would handle a pg at this weight or more!
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Ideas to help:
- I dish up on smaller plates than usual, even when we've got guests over, they can go back for seconds, I stop at one.
- I drink a glass of water about 20 mins before eating.
- If I am eating red meat, I have a small bowl of pawpaw or pineapple about 20 mins before eating the main.
- Meat no bigger than the palm of my hand.
- I carry a 750ml bottle of water with me at all times. When at work I try to drink one before lunch and one before I go home.
- I've changed the way I get to work, so I'm getting 20-30 mins of walking each day.
- Reverse the way I eat (primarily on weekends), I have a HUGE breakfast, medium sized lunch, small dinner. During week, medium breakfast, large lunch, small dinner.
- If I don't feel like eating, I have a protein shake instead and a handful of almonds.
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i'm thinking about doing a tony ferguson thing.. and watching my portion sizes. continue 2-3 gym classes per week!! *fingers crossed *
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My Dr has me on Reductil for the next 2 months to see if it can help me get past this plateau I'm on. If at the end of the 2 months I've not kept on dropping, then he and I have discussed the options of going on Duramine.
I've lost 31kgs and I have 26 left to go.
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good work sopdet! thats awesome!
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Wow, Congratulations Sopdet, that's fantastic!
Great tips you have too. Funny you mention about the smaller plates. At home we have huge bowls and plates, but in our temporary digs they are only tiny. Amazing how full you feel when you've eaten what looked like a bigger serving because it took up more of the bowl/plate.
No worries Krys, will weigh me tomorrow.
Kell, I know what you mean about the sleep. I was reading in WW mag that 7 or more hours a night is beneficial to weight loss.
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That's part of my problem Kim. I probably get about 7ish hours nowadays, but it's still broken. I'm still up probably 2 times a night.
Funny you should mention the WW mag, I brought it yesterday, interesting reading!! I will post some of the tips they have when I have more time.
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Can i join?? do i post the stuff here or in private i don't mind either way i'd like to lose 10 kgs and go to the gym at least 4 times a week.
so far i've been once this week but i will be going tonight!
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