8KGS to lose and determined as ever!!! :)

Wednesday 6th April

Ahhh I'm kinda bummed today- our new favourite RPM instructor quit our gym! So instead we had this LOUD lady that even tried to get us to sing...:banghead: Talk about ANNOYING!!

I am almost pretty sure I wont be going to her class anymore. Iwill still go to the gym instead though, so its alright....

My food for today-

After workout- I had my protein shake straight after spin class
Breakfast- Oats and Barley with strawberry
Lunch- wholemeal wrap with chicken and lettuce, and an atikins protein bar
Afternoon snack- Carrot sticks and a big red apple!
Dinner- Taco Salad! Which is basically a normal green salad including pickles and onions, with taco meat and beans on top with a little cheese (about 100gms of meat). Im really looking forward to it!

So thats my day! Going strong!!

I believe the sugar cravings are dissappearing with each day that I dont have it! Then again, its the same as any addiction... your body depends on anything after you have it consistently.. so generally i expect the first couple of weeks to be the hardest. But I'm doing okay! Knowing HOW LONG it will take for me to work off a chocolate bar keeps me motivated and clear away from eating it. :auto:
 
I am curious to see if these protein snacks work. I mean i am a little bit skeptical about putting back what you think you lost in your workouts? If you find you are not losing weight, i would suggest you cut these out.

When i go on my cycling tours, i just try to eat three good meals and don't have this idea about putting back calories. I don't feel i am in starvation mode. But i lose weight. On tour i have the luxury of not having scales so weighing is not a temptation but i sure do lose weight. And by two months, i am pretty skinny.

I would suggest that if after two weeks you are not seeing the weight loss that you acknowledge that you are simply consuming too many calories. And i would then consider cutting out with those bar thingys and shakes, rather than doing more exercise. How much calories are in them anyway?

In the CSIRO diet book - which since being an aussie it shouldn't be too hard to find a copy if you are interested - check the library. They go into stuff like resting metabolic weight and then how to add your exercise activity into your diet. You can also get a great idea how to get all the balance and nutrition you need. They say that generally about 4000 kilojoules is starvation mode and that's pretty low calorie intake I think. I am not sure how many calories that is but even at 5000 kj which is what their diet was based on, i found i was a bit hungry. If you try to find the minimum you can eat without getting hungry, you might find a happy medium. It helps to keep fat and sugar out of your diet to achieve this because then you can eat more bulk. And also without those things, the food you are eating, sustains you for longer because its processed more slowly.
 
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I believe I recognized where I have been going incorrect in the past with my heaviness struggle. ALAS I may have figured it out. I appeared to, in the past, habitually work out and consume very wholesome and strict... but I have only lately recognized that I not ever restored the calories that I burnt. Which is why I labored to misplace heaviness, I'm nearly certain that at times my by body would proceed into starvation mode... which interprets why i not ever lost heaviness, well, one time I did I would just gain it back.
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I agree with you Steve- I seem to always lose weight when I go on a strict diet but then i have alwaaays gained it back. And sometimes more than before.
I believe its obviously about habit changes. And if you are really strict and motivated on eating really good for a few weeks, i found that i always in most cases ended up failing and gaining it back. I know now its because I wasnt eating enough, and being 'too strict'. When I tell myself what i CANT have, it makes me want it even more.

Now i have a whole new perspective- mainly, knowing how hard I will have to workout to work off a chocolate bar off makes me not want it anymore. Everybody is different, its about finding whats best for your body in the most healthiest way
 
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I am curious to see if these protein snacks work. I mean i am a little bit skeptical about putting back what you think you lost in your workouts? If you find you are not losing weight, i would suggest you cut these out.

When i go on my cycling tours, i just try to eat three good meals and don't have this idea about putting back calories. I don't feel i am in starvation mode. But i lose weight. On tour i have the luxury of not having scales so weighing is not a temptation but i sure do lose weight. And by two months, i am pretty skinny.

I would suggest that if after two weeks you are not seeing the weight loss that you acknowledge that you are simply consuming too many calories. And i would then consider cutting out with those bar thingys and shakes, rather than doing more exercise. How much calories are in them anyway?

In the CSIRO diet book - which since being an aussie it shouldn't be too hard to find a copy if you are interested - check the library. They go into stuff like resting metabolic weight and then how to add your exercise activity into your diet. You can also get a great idea how to get all the balance and nutrition you need. They say that generally about 4000 kilojoules is starvation mode and that's pretty low calorie intake I think. I am not sure how many calories that is but even at 5000 kj which is what their diet was based on, i found i was a bit hungry. If you try to find the minimum you can eat without getting hungry, you might find a happy medium. It helps to keep fat and sugar out of your diet to achieve this because then you can eat more bulk. And also without those things, the food you are eating, sustains you for longer because its processed more slowly.
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Hi! Ah I'm so glad that you use the CSIRO well being eating plan! That is pretty much integrated in my brain... its how i have adapted to eating! I loved that eating plan so much, its truly my favourite. It taught me about the 'healthy' fats and healthy amounts for diary/carbs/protein, etc. I pretty much live by that eating regime anyway.
It's just that- on top of eating the CSIRO way, I also excercise madly about 6 days a week. I am a very active person! In the past, if I stick to the CSIRO plan, plus excercise as much as I usually do, then in the evening times i am so hungry, practically ravenous.

I am trying these protein bars/shakes (they are around 200 calories per serve) straight after my workout and also in the afternoon if I am hungry.
I am learning that 'post work out meals' are becoming really important. After my workouts there is a 'window of time' for me to replinish my post workout nutrition... I take a 'whey' protein shake as it is the fastest digesting protein there is. After working out your muscles go through some trauma (small tears in the muslce fibres and connective tissue created) and the muscle needs protein and carbohydrates to rebuild themsevles. This is what creates lean muscle mass (or for males- building muslce)

The bars I eat aren't entirely delicious, but the way I see it- eating high protein and fibre is much healthier than me eating junk food! (What i did in the past!) It is basically like eating a museli bar except much healthier.

So this is what I have learnt! And honestly fortyfour, I've already noticed a difference (my waist is getting smaller- and thats something!) But I will keep you updated on my progress!:biggrinjester:
 
Thursday 7th April

I almost wanted to cheat and weigh myself this morning because I am feeling fantastic!!! :drool5: But i'll wait until Monday!
Yesterday I went to my boyfriends work function thingo.. and I felt really proud of myself because there were all these tasty entrees going around and i was like "no no and no" ... yessss i love that feeling! Being in control!

I thought I would mix my excercise up today and go to the gym after work instead of in the morning! I will run for 45 minutes or do a spin class.

Breakfast- 2 weet bix, 1/2 All-Bran cereal and a sprinkle of sultanas with soy milk
Lunch- a serving of baked beans with cheese and a side of carrot sticks
Afternoon snack- a low fat serv of yoghurt and maybe an apple (if im hungry)
WORKOUT- I will have my protein shake straight after my workout
Dinner- Salad plate- containing all kinds of veggies, hard boiled egg, smoked salmon and a little bit of cheese! Its got to be one of my favourite meals


And thats my thursday wrapped up! Woohooo tomorrow is Fridayyyyyy!!!!!:hurray:
 
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Friday 8th April!!!!!:hurray:

Only four weeks today before im on the big aeroplaaannee! Sticking to my diet all kinds of strong :coolgleamA:

This morning for excercise- I ran for 20 Minutes
Ellipticle- 20 minutes
Step Machine- 10 minutes

Burnt 534 calories- so all in all, a very good workout.

Breakfast- my protein shake
Morning Snack- A Atkins chocolate bar!
lunch- As a Friday treat I had Subway! A six inch turkey on wheat bread.. mmm mmmm
Afternoon Snack- A big tasty apple and tub of no fat yoghurt.
Dinner- veggies and a tin of tuna.

All in all a good day... I can't wait for weigh-in day next Monday! I am already feeling good results. I am getting definition on my stomach again instead of it being on big slab! Yay for a waist!

Hope everyone has a great weekend, and I'll be back on Monday with my WEEK ONE RESULTS! Hopefully its a minimum of a kilo lost! I reeeeeeeeeally want to lose a kilo a week before I leave..!!!! That's my goal and i know it's kinda extreme, but it's okay.. it's for a holiday!
 
Good morning everyone!!!!

So i wasn't able to do my weigh in this morning because my mum was sleeping and the scales are in her bathroom. Me + wake up my mom = grouchiness! Ha! So Im going to sneak it out when I get home and weigh myself tomorrow morning first thing!

I had a very good weekend and I'm still feeling disciplined and motivated as ever! I did have some 'extra' food this past saturday... a handful of chips and a few of these apricot square thingos.. it was just a little bit so I don't feel that bad about it! I need to allow myself the 'naughty' things every once in a while!

I excercised on Sunday, burnt over 500 calories. I had an extreme case of 'runners high' and it felt so amazing to just keep running- so I did! Ahhh it was wonderful.

I made pizza for the family last night and didn't have any, i was really proud! I love this, I am finally going to be the girl a big amount of weight. Of course I need to remember that it's not going to happen over night.. that I didn't gain weight over night so I sure won't lose it over night! I just need to stay focused, I can easily do this!
 
Monday 11th April 26 days before I go AMERICA!!! :party: Yikes!

This morning I went to the gym bright and early! I did 25 minutes on the ellipticle machine and then ran for another 20 and then did some arm weights!

Breakfast- After my workout I had my protein shake
Morning Snack- Small handful of almonds
Lunch- Green salad with a small tin of tomato, onion tuna. 2 Vita Wheat crackers with slice of cheese
Afternoon Snack- An apple
Dinner- Im making some vegie chicken patties, with some steamed brocolli

I am feeling great! My mum said she already notices weight loss by my face.. and she is not one to lie about these things so yesss! Also- my stomach is tightening up, i dont have as much of a jelly belly!
 
WEIGH IN # 1
PREVIOUS: 69.7 KGS
IN: 68.9
LOST: .8 KG
TL LOST: .8KG

Yayyyyy 800 grams lost! I was aiming for atleast a kilo loss every week- however, i will take what I can get! Or what I lose, hah! 800 grams is alot and I am extremely happy.

In the long run I want to weigh 60 kilos.... but my first mini goal is to weigh 65 KG before I go America... which is 25 days away. I wonder if it is possible for me to lose 3.9 KGs in 25 days???? I will most certainly try!!!!!!!!!! Yes... I am telling myself it is most definitely possible. :bigear: I can do this!
 
Tuesday 12th April

Breakfast- a bowl of some delicious watermelon
Morning Snack- A small handful of raw almonds
Lunch- A 220gm can of SPC Baked Beans with a slice of cheese and a green salad
Afternoon Snack- Coffee, A Royal Gala apple

Then straight from work I am going to a SPIN Class... which I am really looking forward to. The instructor really pushes you so I'm looking forward to breaking all kinds of sweats and burning them calories!

Then straight after my workout I'll have my;
Afterworkout- Lo Carb protein shake
Dinner- Some roast chicken and vegies


And there is my Tuesday!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to this time next week, hopefully a whole kilo lighter!!!
 
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gooooooooooooooooooooooood morning everyone!

Yesterday was quite a stressful day at work.. and I could feel my old thoughts creep in as to eat for comfort. Buut nooo mam I did not! The thought of how much it takes for me to work it off is what made me stop thinking that! HA!
After work we had SPIN class... ahhh I felt sooo much better after it. Plus it was a new instructor, and she informed me that she will now be doing the morning class every Wednesday & Friday (instead of the annoying lady that likes to shout too much!) So VERY excited about that! I get my early morning workout routiene back!

So heres my Food plan for today;

Wednesday 13th April

Breakky- I had my afterwork out protein shake with added fibre and fruits and it was alllllll so filling!
Morning Snack- Some raw almonds and one dried peach slice
Lunch- I made a chicken salad from the left over roast chicken that we had for tea last night. I added cucumber, carrot, some lemon juice and some olive oil. I also have 4 VitaWheat crackers with one slice of cheese.
Afternoon Tea- Seedless watermelon & a Diet yoghurt
Dinner- Tonight we're having BBQ Hamburgers!!!!!!! So looking forward to it.

I thought I might share how I make hamburgers the healthy way. Of course it depends how much mince meat you have to begin with,
but I like to mix the meat with 2 eggs
Grate some zuchinni and carrot into it to help make the meat stick together
then I add some freshly chopped garlic and fresh grated ginger
Add some salt and pepper and some 'season sauce'
Then I smash it all together, so that it's basically just the beef and different kinds of vegies put together to make some really nice flavours... especially if their BBQ'ed.
Also, I don't generally like to eat any carbohydrates for dinner, so I like to make my Sandwich and use lettuce to substitute the Bread. :biggrinjester:

That is all, hope everyone is having a lovely day and staying strong towards their weightloss goals!
 
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Hi cheeky

I answered your post on my diary so if you want to know what i thought about what you said, check it out.

Nice healthy food you eating. Even the burghers.

When i make them - which is never anymore - i always put in onion and parsley. Only one egg is usually enough to make it stick together. I like your idea of putting in ginger.

You can make your burgers into meatballs and cook them a bit in a greek or italian style tomato sauce. This is utterly delicious. I don't think you need to fry them if you cook them this way but i can't remember for certain. There'd be a recipe on the web if interested. But i'd probably also eat it with some pasta, rice or even potatoes. I like to have a bland food to counter the rich flavours of such a saucy dish. But i see you don't like that approach so your call. The only think i don't like about greek meatballs though is that i think they taste better with some breadcrumbs rather than being so much meat. I am not sure but maybe the vegetables you add might help in that regard. I find meatballs taste like paper if its mainly meat. But i'm probably the only one who notices this.
 
OOOO yes onion and parsley... that would go so well! Now i'm getting hungry again! haha! Thanks for the tip, I will definitely try it out... hopefully we have some parsley in our fridge.

Yes I've made the burger meat into meatballs once too! I fried them for my dad and boyfriend (because they are skinny rakes and it seems that they can eat whatever they want without ever gaining weight) and I baked my mum's and mine in the sauce in the oven, it took a whlie to cook but it was so worth it!
 
Dear diary,

Well today I didn't excercise! Time to give my body a bit of a break after 4 days of intense workouts. Last night when I was relaxing my legs just started to ache.. it reminded me of being younger and having growing pains! So I decided it was time for a break:rolleyes: (**Update** not anymore- im going to spin class 6:30 tonight1 :) )

Last night I had some roasted sunflower seeds... the ones you need to shell yourself. Sooo good... but it was around 8 pm and they were covered in salt, so I know they weren't THAT good for me. I always feel like a whale after I eat too much salt.. so this morning I'm drinking lots of water to wash it all away.

This is what I'm planning to eat today;

Thursday 14th April

Breakfast- I had one slice of Burgen wholemeal bread with two scrambled eggs
Lunch- a meat patty wrapped in a wholemeal wrap, with lettuce onion and pickle & an Atkins protein bar
Afternoon Snack- a low fat tub of yoghurt
SPIN CLASS- After workout protein shake
Dinner- Stir fried vegies with chicken

and thats that!

Also- getting ready for work this morning was amazing for me... I put on a shirt that is mainly pretty tight for me.. and showed my amazing BACK BOOBS, butttt its loose now! Especially around the waist and I have no back boobs :) SO EXCITING!

23 days to lose as much weight as I can- before I go America!
 
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O poooop! I just looked up those blasted sunflower seeds - they're like 570 calories for a cup for!!! YIKES! Never again.

I decided that Im going to the SPIN class tonight to work off all those seeds =|
 
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Happy Friday Diary:coolgleamA:!!!!!!!!!

I'm so happy its the weekend! I love Fridays because they're my special days to buy something special to eat (but still healthy!)

This morning I did SPIN class for a whole hour at 6am.

Breakfast- Post Workout Shake with all the good stuff
Morning snackys A coffee with Stevia (no sugar)
Lunch- Treating myself to a 6in wheat subway sandwich.. I'm thinking roast chicken with sweet onion sauce. That sauce is the lowest cal ;)
Afternoon Snack- I'm not sure.. I'm thinking a big bowl of seedless watermelon and yoghurt, mmmmmm!!!
Dinner- Tonight is date night.. I am getting Nandos chicken and some roasted corn with my boyfriend, soooo looking forward to it. For all you aussies that have never tried Nandos- shame on you! haha! But seriously, try it.

Also this morning was very exciting for me... my work pants that are usually quite tight around my bum and thighs are now loose! Not completely falling off of me, but they're loose!!!!!!! So exciting! Cannot wait for my next proper weigh in!!!
 
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Another positive thing that I've noticed about this whole strict healthy eating regime... is that I appreciate and looking forward and ENJOY my meals all that much more :)
 
ARGH GUYS! Im still at work, and there are muffins and chocolate brownies galore... aaarghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! :banghead: But i will not eat any and that is that.
 
Sooooo I found a recent picture where i was a bit of a fatty. Well, there was one time where I was fatter than the attached picture.. but I cant find any pictures of that anywhere. I probably burnt them or something. But here it is! So as you can see, i have chunky arms and love handles and extraaaa thunder thighs yadda yadda.. weight and fat that I could easily do without.
This is my before photo, at just over 70 kilos..
 
It's great you're sticking to the willpower. And enjoying food- I'm making more of an effort than usual to make my food interesting, and I enjoy it that much more because I don't feel guilty about it, because I've made sure it's good for me. (And there's something about being on a diet and having gorgeous food- defeats what everyone tells you, you know?)

With Nandos, I don't know if they do it in Australia, but in the UK they give you the calorie count online so you can work out what's good and bad about what you're having (although when I did it I had to find the baste I like on the Australian website and guess how much they'd use in a UK restaurant).

You look in better shape at 70kg than I hope to be in at 60! *green eyed monster*
 
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