Well, I'm managed to lose another 800gms this week. I've been following this new lifestyle for 16 weeks now and I've got rid of 18.9kgs in total. I've got to say, that the last 16 weeks has flown by. It feels like only yesterday that I decided to turn my life around, and I'm so glad I did !! I'm still not on top of the whole exercise side of things, but food wise I'm just cruising. It really has been easier than I expected.
Darren has been so supportive in this whole process, and that makes it so much easier.On previous attempts at weight loss I've sometimes felt judged by him. But not once have I felt that this time. I sure don't feel like I'm living with the food police. He can't understand why he's not losing weight also, but I think it has something to do with the pies and sausage rolls he's been having for morning tea.
I've bought my 20kg charm already. I'm hoping to reach the 20kg mark next week so that I can put it on my bracelet. I've been tempted to put it on already, but no, I will wait. If I start putting the charms on early it's really not the same. I need some sort of celebration as I reach each 5kg milestone, and my charms are it.
We are off to the Monster Trucks in Tamworth on Saturday night. I'm really looking forward to it. We'll be child free so I plan on letting my hair down (just a little). Hopefully we'll squeeze in a bit of shopping while we're there. Our town is quite small, so there's not too many places to shop. The only major chains that we have here are our grocery stores and Target Country. And seeings that I manage the TC store I could just about tell you all the stock that we have. So it's nice to go shopping at some different stores. I'm sure this sounds quite dull to you lucky people that live in places with a variety of shops. But for me it's a little exciting. I tend to go a little overboard when I get there. But hey, you only live once.
Anyhoo, that's about it from me.
Till next time
Take Care
Trace
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Life's toooo busy
Well, so much for trying to be more organised and making my next post sooner. It's been over a month since my last post!! Geez, how time flies. I knew I'd be busy when I went back to work, but life has been so hectic it's just not funny.
So now I have some down time, and thought I should catch up with some things.
Easter has come and gone, and I didn't have one hot cross bun. They are my favourite part of Easter. But, they must be dripping with butter. So I thought it would be best if I steered clear of them altogether. I reckon I probably ate 2 or 3 dozen last year, so I feel very proud.
I'm totally back into the swing of things at work. It feels like I never left. The kids are loving going to Gran's and getting spoilt. I'm really lucky that I have a mother-in-law that I get on with really well. She can't do enough to help us out, and I don't know what I'd do without her. My mum and sister also help out with the kids, and they too are lifesavers. With both Darren and I working full-time, it's nice that Lana and Jack can still be around family.
Food wise at work has been a breeze. Being prepared is the key. My locker is loaded with low point snacks, so I never feel deprived. There's plenty to eat if I'm ever hungry, and I don't need to take the "easy option" of getting a sausage roll from the bakery across the road. I'm pleased to say that I haven't been tempted once. I've even been out to lunch several times and made sensible choices.
It all seems to come so naturally now. There's no inner struggle over good food/bad food. I just know what's better for me, and that's what I choose. It really is that simple.
Exercise wise I'm not doing so well. I don't want to sound like I'm making excuses, but I just can't find the time. I'm awake at 5:30 with Jack. Ready for work and out the door by 7:15. Then I'm usually not home until 6:30. Then it's time for tea, kids to bed, do a load of washing. I usually go to bed by 9:30(I'm not a night owl), and then I'm up once or twice a night with Jack.
I'm trying to walk more at work, and I'm going to get a pedometer. I'm sure having one will encourage me to move more. Once Jack gets a bit bigger I'm hoping to fit more time in for me. But for now, I think the pedometer is the best option.
Well that's a real random post about nothing really, but a post all the same. I promise to make my next post sooner rather than later.
Till next time, take care
Trace
So now I have some down time, and thought I should catch up with some things.
Easter has come and gone, and I didn't have one hot cross bun. They are my favourite part of Easter. But, they must be dripping with butter. So I thought it would be best if I steered clear of them altogether. I reckon I probably ate 2 or 3 dozen last year, so I feel very proud.
I'm totally back into the swing of things at work. It feels like I never left. The kids are loving going to Gran's and getting spoilt. I'm really lucky that I have a mother-in-law that I get on with really well. She can't do enough to help us out, and I don't know what I'd do without her. My mum and sister also help out with the kids, and they too are lifesavers. With both Darren and I working full-time, it's nice that Lana and Jack can still be around family.
Food wise at work has been a breeze. Being prepared is the key. My locker is loaded with low point snacks, so I never feel deprived. There's plenty to eat if I'm ever hungry, and I don't need to take the "easy option" of getting a sausage roll from the bakery across the road. I'm pleased to say that I haven't been tempted once. I've even been out to lunch several times and made sensible choices.
It all seems to come so naturally now. There's no inner struggle over good food/bad food. I just know what's better for me, and that's what I choose. It really is that simple.
Exercise wise I'm not doing so well. I don't want to sound like I'm making excuses, but I just can't find the time. I'm awake at 5:30 with Jack. Ready for work and out the door by 7:15. Then I'm usually not home until 6:30. Then it's time for tea, kids to bed, do a load of washing. I usually go to bed by 9:30(I'm not a night owl), and then I'm up once or twice a night with Jack.
I'm trying to walk more at work, and I'm going to get a pedometer. I'm sure having one will encourage me to move more. Once Jack gets a bit bigger I'm hoping to fit more time in for me. But for now, I think the pedometer is the best option.
Well that's a real random post about nothing really, but a post all the same. I promise to make my next post sooner rather than later.
Till next time, take care
Trace
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