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Hi Guys,

Ok, not sure what I'm supposed to say here but I thought it was time I gave it a go.

I'll start by telling yu that my real name is Anna, I'm 153cm short LOL and currently weigh 77kg.  I used to weigh 65kg before I had kids ( I have 3) and I peaked out at 85kg after the last one. After many problems with my relationship, my husband finally confessed he found it a little off putting that I'd gained so much weight ( it wasn't the cause of the problems).  That was the push I needed to get off my ( rather large now) butt and do something about it.  I started walking about 10km every day after the kids went to school.  I didn't really change my bad eating habits at this stage.  I got myself down to 75kg but plateaued there.  I've been that weight for about a year and a half now.  Recently my shifts at worked changed a little ( normally night shift) and I'm doing some days and some nights so therefore have lost all routines that I had before.  I gained 3kg and it saddened me that my hard work was starting to go backwards, so here I am more determined than ever.  Its been a week since I joined and I've already been able to move my ticker because at my weekly weigh in I already lost 1kg.  My husband thought I was nuts, I was dancing around the house with excitement LOL!!.

I forgot to mention, I have changed my eating habits as well. Also, my target weight at this stage is 60kg, but I will see how I feel at 65kg.

Anyway, you know my story now, not overly exciting but I'm hoping by keeping a journal I will also keep the motivation.

Take care everyone

Vic Chick

 

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Welcome Anna,

Thanks for sharing  your story, there are lots of us like you here - Mums who are struggling with weight issues, while parenting, work  etc etc etc. It is hard to manage to do it all.  Well done on the good start!

Libby

Thanks for sharing! 10k walks are an excellent way to get moving, and with teh food changes you should blitz this! A story does not have to be exciting to be worth telling!

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Hey Guys,

Just wanted to add to my info.  I didn't really tell you what I'm doing now.  The 10k walks stopped due to the fact I started working full time and just don't have 2 hours a day anymore.  I do however get on my exercise bike as often as I can ( around kids and work) and I have just been given an elliptical so I'm going to start using that as well.  I've really changed how I eat, it's only been a week since the diet changes but so far so good.  It used to be too easy to grab the pies or frozen goods out of the freezer for lunch, heat them in the microwave and not even think about what I was doing.  Not any more!! I'm loving my fresh salads and soup for lunch instead.  Breakfast for me used to be 2 or 3 cups of coffee and wonder why I was so hungry by 10am.  Now I eat cereal with fruit instead of sugar and limit my coffee to 1 cup in the morning and water for the rest of the day.  I will admit that we have been a bit lazy lately and given in to getting takeaway a few times but I'm not pigging out like I was.  Portion control is/was one of my weaknesses. The food side of things is where I really struggle, it's too easy to give in to the habit of picking out of the cupboard.  But, If I can break the old habits and replace them with new ones I'll be set for life.  The exercise thing doesn't worry me, I'm happy to break a sweat but its finding the time around working, I work odd times at the moment ( sometimes day shift, sometimes night shift) so its hard to get in a routine.  I'll be going back onto night shift soon so the routine should fall into place then, hopefully.

Anyway, Take care all

Anna   

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Hi Guys,

I'm a little disappointed in myself today, I didn't lose any this week.  I know its my fault, I havn't been doing the exercise I should have been and I've made some pretty bad choices as well.  

I've been having a look at some other journals and was surprised to find that we have something other than, the want to lose weight, in common.  I too have the "demons" in my head justifying the bad choices.  Amazing for me to realise that I'm not the only one (I thought I was).  My head tells me its ok to eat those biscuits cos I'm not eating the whole packet like I used to, just 2 or 3 now LOL!! I know its no excuse but this is the part I REALLY struggle with.  I have tried to explain this to family and friends but no one else seems to have this problem so they just don't get it. Ok, that brings me to a question that I've been wanting to ask for a long time but had no one to ask.  Is this classed as an eating disorder?  Thats been the only way I've found to discribe it to other people so they can try and understand it.

Anyway, it's the start of the new week for me, and I'm going to start taking one day at a time instead of one week at a time and hopefully get back on track.  I have the weekend staring me in the face, I find the weekends the hardest part of the week, simply because I'm home where the food is LOL!!  We are going out for lunch on Sunday for Fathers Day! Please wish me luck that I can make the right choices so as not to fall off the rails completely LOL!!!

Well thats about all I got today, I hope everyone is well and I wish you all a good week

Take Care, Anna 

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Hi Anna!

Onwards we go! Do your family members have a history of weight issues? If not, that is probably why they don't get it! MOST of us who are overweight seem to really have the same "demons" to deal with, We may have different reasons for them, but the basic thing it seems to come down to is self belief, choices and priorities. But it is not easy all the time! some days are, and others are so incredibly hard, aren't they? After a hard day, pick yourself up and move forward, what else CAN you do?

On Fathers Day, look at your options, and remind yourself, is your goal more important than that pile of hot chips (or hwatever it is you are tempted by!)? It sure as hell IS!!! Good luck!

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Thank you so much Jane for your positive comments. I do have a little bit of obesity in the family, my Mum is the one (mostly) who doesn't understand.  Shes over weight but she doesn't find the "need" to eat all the time, she simply eats the wrong foods when she does eat and she just doesn't exercise.  But thank you, I feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel, if all you guys can beat the demons I can too.

Take Care, Anna

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Hi All,

Just a quick update LOL!! Yesterday was a much better day for me . I'm feeling very pleased with myself.  I ate all the right foods (I think lol) and I went for a big walk to pay my bills AND walked to work.  I think this one day at time thing is going to work better for me.  I just have to get through this weekend ( sunday lunch) and I'll be right back on track again, hopefully lol!!

Anyway Guys, you all have a good weekend and I'll let you all know how my weekend goes lol!!!

Take Care, Anna 

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Hi All,

Hope you all had a good weekend, sorry to hear you are not well cowgirl, hope you get better real soon.

My weekend didn't go as well as I had hoped it would.  Yesterday was going fine until dinner time last night.  I wasn't feeling very hungry, so I cooked up some lamb chops for the kids with some pasta and I ended up just eating two of them for my dinner, which in turn found me hungry later and I didn't go for the healthy snacks I have ready for myself, rather I chose the chips that were in the cupboard for the kids.  Not happy at this point already.

Today we were supposed to go out for lunch for fathers day but it didn't work out that way.  My Mum has been pretty sick with the flu so we went to their house ( an hour away) for the day instead, so I could help my Mum catch up some stuff she hasn't fealt like doing.  I started my day with a healthy breakfast then had barbecued sausages with onion in bread for lunch.  Again not happy with my effort.  I cooked apricot chicken for dinner with a creamy potato bake and some mixed vegies.  I know the potato was probably not the best choice, not sure about the apricot chicken.

To top of the bad eating choices this weekend, I just haven't had time to exercise.  I was busy all day yesterday getting my house clean so that I could spend all day today getting my Mums house clean.  Poor excuses I know but at least I know I can do better tomorrow.  First thing I am going to do after breakfast is go for a long walk in the fresh air.

 So, all in all ( again) I'm disappointed in my efforts.  Weekends are really tough for me.  On a positive note though ( I just realized), I didn't spend all day today looking for something to eat in my Mums pantry, like I usually do.  I ate my meals and that was all, I didn't snack all day. Yay me!! LOL

Anyway, take care all

Anna  

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Hi Anna! Sorry you feel so down about your weekend, but you need to move on now! Have you seen the Calorie King website? It is a great way to check how many calories are in things, and oftentimes that is enough to put you off even having them!

 Don't hate yourself, let the weekedn go, and have a fantastic week!

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Hi Anna,

See if you can get at least 10 minutes of walking in each day. It doesn't sound like much but it is a start, and it gets you in the right frame of mind too!

Ray

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Hi Guys,

I'm feeling alot better today, I ate properly yeaterday and I went for a big walk.  Ray's sugestion of 10 minutes a day, it just doesn't feel like I'm doing anything in 10 minutes.  Would I be better to get on my bike or elliptical instead so I'm working harder? Today is definately another day and its going to be a good one .

Take care All,

Anna 

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Hi Guys,

I'm feeling much better today, I did all the right things yesterday.  I'm quite surprised how one bad day can really change my mood about things.  I've always wanted to do this and I've kind of ( half hearted) been trying for a few years now but I've never ever been so determined as I am now. I think its you guys and this journal that are keeping my motivation so high.  Thank you all!!

Today definitely is another day and I'm excited to get it started. Thanks for the advice Ray but 10 minutes of walking just doesn't feel like I'm doing anything, from now on time is no excuse, I have a bike and an elliptical which I can use for only a few minutes if i don't get the chance for a big walk.  No More Excuses LOL!!!

Take Care All

Anna

I just wanted to add .... I just did my very first stint on the elliptical, 5 minutes at an average of 10k/h ..... WOW!!! I didn't realise I'd work so hard on it LOL !!! Definitely feel like I've done something now

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Great work Anna!!!!!! I was really happy to read that you have picked yourself up, dusted off and moved on!

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Hi All,

Its my official weigh day today, i didn't lose any again.  I may have lost a small amount, its hard to tell because I only have those old dial scales not digital ones.  I'm not as disappointed  this time because I know I cheated . I got home last night from work feeling absolutely exhausted and couldn't be bothered thinking about anything at all, so I didn't think about the 4 slices of pizza I ate LOL!!!  Not good I know but its ok, I got straight on the bike for 10 minutes to eliminate the guilt I had, it didn't really work but I am definitely going to try harder today/this week.  While am not losing weight though I must say, I am feeling alot better about myself.  I'm feeling healthier and more energetic than I have for a long time.  I don't go to sleep in the day time anymore like I used to from lack of energy.  A friend at work the other day even told me I'm looking radiant these days.  The healthier life stylr really does pay off

I have my sons 4th birthday on Sunday, we are having a barbecue on Saturday night for him.  I already know I'm not going to stress about what I eat that night,  I'll try and keep portions under control though, that's a challenge in itself for me.  My plan is to do everything right all day Saturday until dinner time then again all day Sunday.  Although this is not the right way to plan things out, I'm feeling ok about it.  I promise I will only have a very small piece of cake LOL!!!

Anyway, I've got a busy day ahead, you all take care

Anna

 

 

   

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