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Hi everyone.

I have posted about myself in the newbies forum but I've been reading and a lot of people suggest a diary is a good way to be accountable.

So, here goes:

I've lost 2.6kg (about 5.5 lbs) this week and I'm feeling really positive. For me a dress size down is about 12-14 lbs or a stone. I know there will be no appreciable difference in how I look to other people until I'm about 20lbs down because I hide it well and I put it on so quickly (75lbs in 18 mos)!!!

I have promised myself not to dwell on the why's and wherefores of such a massive weight gain in such a short time because it will only make me feel worse about myself and that won't help.

I suffer from depression and take medication which makes me very lethargic during the day so another goal is to cut down on the meds gradually ( of course with the doctors advice )

I'm a pretty pessimistic person by nature but I'm really going to try to project positivity and see if it makes a difference.

Re fitness. I have a hate- hate relationship with exercise so I'm going to try to learn to like it by starting gradually and building up to going to agym. I live in a small city and know a lot of people and I won't feel comfortable going to a gym for some time. As my weight loss was so rapid and the amount so large a lot of people (ESP at work) I know comment and look at me but I can work out at home until I feel more comfortable going public.

This will mean 15 min of cardio on the bike and
Some 8 min workouts (YouTube) for abs legs bums and arms.

So that's my entry for today and I hope you all have a fit and healthy week!! Think positive thoughts.

It occurred to me that when I go down a dress size my username of 20to10 might not be accurate but it'll remind me of how far I've come and how I have no wish to go back there!!

I'd also like to do some measurements. I'll add photos when I get on the Pc as you can't upload photos on the iPhone!!

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Well today has started off really well.

Update:

Food: good, 1200 thereabouts will be my target. I tried the rice milk but I found out (too late) that it's actually made with sunflower oil (defeats the purpose) is full of carbs and has no protein so I'm going to switch to soy tomorrow. Eating loads of veg, maybe could do a bit more fruit but all I really have is apples so that's something I can improve in. Finding eating my main meal during my lunch break at work is good. I get a bit of quiet time on here, get to eat my lunch in private (my colleagues are very nosey about what everyone's eating!) and get to post here, too! Full points!

Exercise:
Did 20 min on bike this morning (158cals) at 4 incline with a heart rate between 140-150 and for 10 miles. Felt great. I know that's a bit slow and not for very long but it's better than staying in bed. I got up at 6.15am to do this! Rocked some Black Crowes during it! Will keep this up.
Going back to boxercise tonight at 8pm (I have two small kids) which will be good. I did a few classes when I was slightly smaller and fitter and found it hard so I'd say my ass will be dragging plus I have a few colleagues who also go. They're good enough mates not to judge but I will be going to get a fat-friendly workout costume! I also need a pad for floor exercises at home because I've been doing the 8min series on youtube. Did 8min abs yesterday and I think I'll try that tonight too depending on how I feel when I get home!
So in summary, exercise was...
20min stationary bike (cardio)
boxercise (whole body but lots of arms where I need lots of work and cardio)
possibly 8min abs (abs, where I have the worst rolls of fat!)

Mood:
Very positive. Feeling really happy in myself and motivated. I hope this doesn't come crashing down around me. I'm on depression medication and I'm hoping at next week's psych appointment the doctor will reduce it by 50g or possibly even work it's way down to 100mgs. I'm on 200 now. I'd like to get down to 100mg and then maybe even down to 50 by summer.
Totally motivated, cheery and getting on with everyone. I work with a nosey bunch of ladies who have commented I looked glowing, nice hair, etc. I'm also wearing a new dress I got in Monsoon which is a size 20 and this will be hopefully one of hte last times I wear it. It's a wool knit dress which doesn't look good with a belt and would look silly a few sizes too big. I might save it to remind myself how far I've come.

I hope somone else reads this; even better if someone commented!! :)
 
I don't personally agree with the 'cut the carb' crazy BUT I am glad to see you are working hard on losing weight. It takes dedication and strength. Congradulations on taking the first steps. I hope you keep up that good mood.

We are here for you!
 
Oh, I'm having carbs (brown rice) but it's just that I would prefer the soy milk because it has more protein which works for me.

:)
 
Did an hour long boxercise class which kicked my arse! Ouch. I shall not be able to raise my arms tomorrow and my abs are dying but it was great!!

I'm so proud of myself for doing it!! Go, me!

My weigh in day is tomorrow... I'm hoping to get past the 5lbs (I weigh everyday) I've been stuck on for 2 days.

So, goal for tomorrow's weigh in is any number LOWER than 95.1kg!

I'll post the results! Wish me luck!
 
Well I had my weigh in and I've lost 3 kg in the last 9 days!!
I was 95.2 for three days and woke up this morning and I'm 94.7 so down .5 kg since yesterday which is over a pound. I sweated my ass offat boxercise so I'm glad to see the number on the scale go down.

It's 6.15am and I'm going to do 20 min on the bike and then off to work. I'll post more stats when i get there!!

Still no appreciable difference in how I look or my clothes fit but it's something to aim for and look forward to!! I'm really proud of myself!! Now no more procrastinating snd off to bike!!

Start - Jan 10 97.7kg/214lbs
today Jan 19 94.7kg/208.78lbs
total loss: 3kg/6.6lbs
 
Thank you so much for the encouragement!

May we all just melt away into a fitness haze of beautiful figures and happy dispositions!

I did the 20min bike, even tho I didn't want to!
 
Good for you for getting on the bike, even when you WEREN'T interested! Its currently 330am here, and I have yet to make myself get ready... ugggh. Somedays ya just don't wanna do it, lol. After I started exercising more regularly tho- I started to feel SOOO great. Keep it up- it DOES get better :)
You're doing great! Keep up the great work, I look forward to reading more on ya :D
 
Thanks so much Jess. Actually your posts inspired me to join!! Wow 3.30am is total dedication!!

I've never kept up exercise for more than a few days so I'm really hoping I learn to like it. There's a girl at work who used to hate exercise like I do and she's made an amazing transformation and loves it now. When her house was snowed in she was so frustrated she couldn't work out!

I'm not sure I'll ever love it but I'll pretend not to hate it!!

Let's all keep up this momentum and get fit!!
 
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20to10 said:
Thanks so much Jess. Actually your posts inspired me to join!! Wow 3.30am is total dedication!!

I've never kept up exercise for more than a few days so I'm really hoping I learn to like it. There's a girl at work who used to hate exercise like I do and she's made an amazing transformation and loves it now. When her house was snowed in she was so frustrated she couldn't work out!

I'm not sure I'll ever love it but I'll pretend not to hate it!!

Let's all keep up this momentum and get fit!!
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Oh man, I've never been told that I was what helped inspire someone, thank you!! :)
I wouldn't say I'm addicted to exercise; but I'm in the same boat- I don't/won't hate it, and I've come far enuf(not as far as I'd like YET) that quitting would be the stupidest thing I could do. :rolleyes: I hope that when I get hot and skinny I still wanna keep it up, lol.
 
20to10 said:
Thanks so much Jess. Actually your posts inspired me to join!! Wow 3.30am is total dedication!!

I've never kept up exercise for more than a few days so I'm really hoping I learn to like it. There's a girl at work who used to hate exercise like I do and she's made an amazing transformation and loves it now. When her house was snowed in she was so frustrated she couldn't work out!

I'm not sure I'll ever love it but I'll pretend not to hate it!!

Let's all keep up this momentum and get fit!!
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Hello 20to10,
I just saw your post in the VDAY challenge. I have a lot to lose as well....

I actually have one hundred pounds to lose ... not fun ...but hey, I cut it down to forty pounds for now ..

but I do the same thing, whole wheat pasta, bread for carbs.

I am happy you are finding yourself doing exercise. It can be hard to get into. When I first started I hated exercise. I hate doing exercise inside. I love doing it outside, with walking and yet I have a hard time going.

I also have depression. Good luck on cutting down your meds. I know how hard it can be to deal with withdrawals. Right now I am being rid of klonopin. Hard withdrawals with that sucker, but it does effect ones weight, so I am wondering if thats why I am also losing weight .. good stuff

anyway ... good luck on your weight loss, you seem oh so positive ..good for you ... Youve had some good losses ..good for you!!

keep trecking
always
natalie jo
 
Thanks for the encouragement Natsky!

I'm trying to remain positive though to be honest, today I'm really tired from all the exercise, my house is a mess, I have loads of work to do for work and I'm just generally a bit frazzled!

But tomorrow is a new day!

Keep up the hard work and take your time, we'll all get there!
 
joining

Giving the thread a try .. maybe i will be more acountable for what i eat and do if I have to tell someone. Congrats on your weight loss so far!! I know you will do great ! Im starting over myself, and so far today .. i have only eating good things..and im getting ready to work out on the wii fit. Cant wait to hear about everyones day tom :)
 
muzic lover, you must fill me in on the wii fit. we have one but i've never really used it! I'm too lazy to learn how to work the wii myself so I can only try it when the kids are in the house or hub to switch it on!

I'm glad to hear you had a good day!
 
Its AMAZING .. I love it .. I have the wii fit and my mom just got the wii fit plus which is even more amazing .. once u put the disk in and have set up your mii it pretty much explains to you what you need to do. Its also easy to turn on if its already hooked up you just hit the power button and once the pain page loads you will select the square in the top left corner which should look like a disk, and after u have done that turn on the wii board by clicking the button on the side until the blue light stays on and it will guide you through the rest. If you have any other questions let me know :)
 
Grr...all this hard work and I'm up a kg in the last two days. Haven't cheated at all, stayed in calorie amounts. I didn't exercise yesterday. I drank all my water during the day and I think I need to keep drinking it after I get home from work, too. So, that's goign to be the goal for today. Drink water until I go to boxercise tonight at 7pm.

Boxercise at 7pm. Positive thoughts.
 
Stay positive :) Its frustrating to see a + when ya wanna see a - , but your body will naturally fluctuate up to 5lbs a day... You're doing fantastic! Have fun at boxercise. That just SOUNDS fun.
 
Jess: i'm going with a very good friend tonight do it will be fun!! It's a great workout and there are all sorts of levels. It is good because it moves so quickly.

Musik lover: I've tried the yoga and strength training but nothing else. Anything you'd suggest?
 
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