Cate's Diary

Yesterday's walk-
I was close with my guesstimate. It was 3.6km. I did some measuring when I picked up our GS off the bus. Last Sunday's walk was 5km, not 4 as I thought. I now have measurements for most of the letterboxes along the way so can work it out easily from now on. I like to know how far I go. The aim is to build it up slowly but to maintain a steady program.
Today-
After getting our GS off to school with a cooked breakfast I am typing in here now as we are going to get some wood shortly. Then at lunch-time our OS & younger GS are arriving here & I am looking after our GS while my LH (lovely husband) & OS(older son) get some wood for him & his family. I will put him down for a nap so may be back later.

Older grand-son-
It's funny because last night he was wondering how we would manage to get him to Taekwondo on time when he's at High School. I said he may not want to stay a night with us when he's at High School & he said that of course he would. At the moment he travels to our local town by bus. When he goes to HS he will travel about 40kms & the bus will be about an hour later. It's really sweet that he thinks he will still want to come stay with us. I hope that he will. He is such a sweety.

I had better get moving. I'm still in my dressing gown- size 22! LOL! I still haven't bought myself a new one & I hate wearing this one. I should have given it away quick smart. It wraps right around me but unfortunately is the sort with buttons up the front & not with a belt. I really must buy a new one. I have a nice black silk one but it's way too cold for that now. I'll keep an eye out for winter sales. i want a good one.
Bye for now, Cate.
 
Whoops!
What happened to today?
We went to town & shopped for the golf club, visited my LH's sister, had lunch with her, more shopping & then dropped the stuff off & got home late afternoon. I have spent ages tonight researching fares to Adelaide in October & have now booked & paid for them. Phew! That took me ages. We have decided to go the 8-ball Nationals, regardless. We both love them. My LH may go in an official capacity and/or he might be playing, but we'll see. There's a few things that it depends on. Have I told you that I am trying out for the women's team? I bit the bullet & entered for the 1st time & paid so I wouldn't chicken out. Talk about stepping outside my comfort zone! Both of our sons should make the team but probably only our YS will go as our OS would not go away for 2 weeks without his wife & kids.

Tomorrow-
I am caddying for my LH so will be gone for most of the day. Tomorrow's exercise will make up for today's lack of. It's about a 7km walk around 18 holes of golf. I had better rug up though as it was very cold today.

I'll pop in tomorrow night to say hi.
Happy losing/maintaining folks, xoxo Cate.
PS Go the Socceroos!!!!!!!
 
I woke up during the night aching all over but am now fine. I had a tumble on Friday getting wood & twisted my body around a fair bit. I tripped on a rock. I think it's ok. My LH is gasbagging about Soccer & all the permutations so I can't concentrate so will say bye for now, xoxo Cate
 
Today-
I have had an excellent day caddying. It is at least 7kms around the course, which is very hilly. Phew! Now I know why my husband is so fit! They won their pennant match 7/0- a very good result. I did the bar for them afterward. I'm almost ready for a Nanna nap but will try to stay awake so that I sleep better tonight!
I think I may need to have a massage this week. We fixed his buggy so I could push it rather than pull it as it was hurting my back. I really enjoyed the exercise. I have averaged well over 60mins daily exercise this week. I'll work it out in a minute. I really want to be fit & now we are def. going to Adelaide in October I also want to be(will be) my "fighting" weight. It will be hot & there will be a pool.
My LH is sound asleep in his chair with a sleeping dog on his lap. He's working most of this week so it was nice to spend the whole w/e with him. :)
Sending you all lots of love, xoxo Cate
 
Sounds like a fantastic weekend spending time with your LH. Happy Father's Day to him. Hey I'm planning a trip to Brisbane (Gold Coast) this December. I hope to be slim enough to fit into a bathing suit by then :p

Much love,
geo
 
Exercise log-
I averaged 80mins per day last week. That's a great new start to my maintenance/fitness campaign.
I need to always be able to put things into perspective so am going to just have a public chat with myself.
Today I ate some chocolate & some sultanas after my lunch & I have been feeling really guilty & ashamed of myself. The thing is I could just go gorge myself & am trying very hard not to go back into the kitchen!
Why?
I feel very tired & I think yesterday's 7km + walk was maybe a bit much for me. Possibly I did not eat enough yesterday. I am trying to push myself to try to exercise it off now but I feel like a nap instead. I'lll hop on my exercise bike now & see if I can get inspired.
I'll pop back later. Not feeling good about myself this second.
Bye Cate.
PS. I just realised I have not had any water at all since 1st thing this morning. Doh!
 
I kicked myself up the backside & went outside after drinking a big glass of water. I carted rocks, planted a plant, mulched it & gardened for about 40 minutes. I came inside, grabbed a 750ml water bottle & my Beck Diet Solution book, hopped on my bike & have done 15 mins, fairly fast, whilst reading & drinking water. I feel tired now, but for a good reason. Now I can take my shoes off, go sit in my chair, with another water bottle full & read the paper.[

Whenever you think you have blown it, STOP, THINK, GET BACK ON TRACK...INSTANTLY!
Tomorrow I weigh & no more snacking!!!!
Cheers, cate.
 

I have weighed & I am the same but still about 5kg more than where I want to be.
So-
No more snacking, cut down the wine, keep exercising minimum 30 mins a day(my aim is for 60 average though but this way I don't feel like a failure. There is no failure if you are learning :) ) Stick to Cohen's food only! Drink 3 litres of water per day. Do not snack with the exception of fresh fruit & crackers!! Every time I think I want to eat something, have a drink & distract myself. If I am not down 1kg by next Monday, back on Cohen's 100%.
It is so easy to slip back into eating for all the wrong reasons. When I'm tired is the biggest one for me. Mid afternoon is my danger period. Today I'm heading into town for a doctor's appointment. I need him to fill out a medical report for me. Well, I've been asked to get him to, so I am. I have some things to pick up & some shopping to do so will head off straight after lunch. I will avoid the pantry monster!
Hope everyone is having a good day. Much love, Cate
 
Hey Cate,

Had a good giggle at the pantry monster:) I'm sure you will lose the 5kg's in no time at all. With your motivation and positivity only good things came happen!!

Have a great day Cate.

xx
 
Thanks Angela. I avoided the pantry monster, successfully & have had a good day. This morning after a yoghurt & fruit breakfast I went for a 3.6km walk (1 hour) & this afternoon, after an egg & vegetable lunch, I went to my doctor & did some very healthy shopping (all Cohen's). Tonight I have eaten steak & vegies, just ate some crackers & am about to have some fruit. All in all, a good healthy day. It feels so good to not feel bad about eating something that I really shouldn't eat. Sugar makes me feel terrible. I don't even consider junk food. I shudder at the thought. Processed carbs. *shudder* Thank goodness that light switch stayed on!
When I get back to my ideal weight then I will carefully monitor what happens when I eat certain things & what happens when I eat the same things but then add wine. I like to feel that I am in safe maintenance land, not hovering 5kgs above(4.5 precisely). Being above makes you feel that your weight could start spiralling UP!

I didn't go out with my LH tonight as I know I would have suffered from a strong perfume attack. One of his team-mates wears about 5 different Lynx products & I am so allergic to Lynx. Instead I'll go sit in my chair & watch tv I think & chill out & not snack!
Cheers, Cate.
 
It feels so much better to have completed a day where I ate healthily & did not snack at all, exercised as I wanted to & got a good night's sleep.
:D
The world always looks better after a good night's sleep.
Tomorrow morning we are getting up at 4am to watch the Socceroos. My LH said he is going to & I have decided to as well. When he leaves for work I'll go for an early walk, come back & have my shower. I might get him to drop me off along the way somewhere.
I feel really positive today even though the day is absolutely miserable. I would love to go for a big walk (I must have my mojo back) but had better not as it's Tai Chi day & I'm showered & dressed for that. I might go read for a while. I have ordered some more motivational books from the library that have been recommended elsewhere. I don't usually buy books unless I have read them & want to re-read them. The Beck Diet Solution is a beauty. I have read it about 6 times & am currently re-reading it as I ride my exercise bike. My bike lives in my living room so is always handy but is unobtrusive. It hides behind a stone wall & a tree! The stone wall is between 2 levels & goes down beside the stone steps to our sunken living room. The tree is Celery Top Pine & helps hold up our roof. It's a great spot for the bike & I can see the tv (& the mountains!) I usually ride during the day so the tv is never on then.
TMI probably. I'm rambling on because I feel full of energy. I might head off to town shortly & do some op-shop shopping & pick up some milk for my MIL.
Cheers :D Cate.
 
Dear Cate,

I know how difficult it is to get back to Cohen's when you've graduated... so my hat off to you! You are so committed so I know you'd get back where you'd want to be. Sorry that I haven't been popping here often but now I understand about how when Cohennites graduate - you leave the nest because you've been given wings to fly. :)

And also thanks to you, our Cohen 'momma bird' :)
 
Hi dietgrrl, Thank you sweet friend. Enjoy your flying! It's lovely to have you pop in now & again to keep us up with your happy maintenance life. I am a home body I must admit & enjoy my cosy existence in my feathery nest. So snug! :D xoxo Cate
Today-
I have been slightly manic I think but am back to earth after Tai Chi & still feeling good. We went to a different place for our coffee as our usual cafe has closed. I did not like the look of anything on the menu so had a long black coffee (ugh- burnt & bitter- nasty stuff!) & grabbed a cookie from the whole-food place afterward. It was delicious & not very sweet, but when I read the ingredients when I got home not a good choice. I have just had some fresh fruit & drunk lots of water. I was down 1kg this morning. :D I won't weigh tomorrow.
I'll pop back later I think. I'm going to go read the paper with a pot of herbal tea. My LH should be home soon & he'll share it with me. I just bought some loose, fresh Spearmint tea. YUM!
Cheers, Cate.
 
Had an early night last night & I actually did get up at 4am to watch the Soccer. If you knew what I'm normally like in the morning you would be amazed. Go Socceroos!! I really enjoyed the match, but unfortunately we are not through to the next round. Timmy Cahill- what a player!!! Loved it.
It's so early to have been up for so long. I think I'll hop on my bike shortly & then do my weights & then have a shower. Sounds like a plan. I've already done the dishes. The sun isn't up yet!
Hope everyone has a great Cohen's day, xoxo Cate
 
Exercise today-
Check! 5km bike to warm up then 3 sets of weights- total 240 reps!!
Off to my shower quickly before I cool down, xo Cate
 
hey cate! just saw the news...Australia has a new PM, aye? I hope that works out well...have a great day ahead...i'm gonna get ready for work. DREAD! I'm not allowed to skip that barbeque tonight. I'm so tempted to call in sick now that I'm imagining a tummy ache..haha!

lots of love,
geo
 
Today-
It's pouring with rain & I'm not sure what I will do. Looks like a walk is out of the question! I can't do my weights again although I would love to (rest day) so may hop on the bike for a session or two. I have been checking out stretches & warm-ups online. I have so much to learn! I have not weighed for a few days but have been eating very well & exercising 60 mins per day (& drinking my water) so should be good. I'll weigh tomorrow perhaps. It's an early start tomorrow as we will be at the 8-ball try-outs all w/e.
Strategies-
Self-talk! Are you hungry or do you just feel like eating? Are you bored (I have been lately- unusual!)
I think it's the weather. If I can get out & walk I feel great. Time for the dishes & then my bike I think. I have a book out from the library(weight-loss) which I won't say what it is until I have a good look, just in case I think it's a load of rubbish. I'll report later today.
Bye for now, Cate
 
15.7km bike- 33 mins. Then a healthy beef chop suey for lunch. I'm about to sit in my chair with some fruit & another water bottle & maybe some crackers. :D
xoxo Cate
 
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