Shinsplint's Diary
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Shinsplint
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Cravings. I hate them. Tonight I ate a whole box of 'health' crackers. The ingredients list says they're made of rice/maize flour with 4 types of seeds in them... but I have to admit what kept me munching was the salt content. I'm very confused about salt. I thought I was eating too much, what with headaches, blood rushing in my head etc, but now after such a salty snack I suddenly find those symptoms have gone. Curious.
I've been reading up online about veganism and raw foodism. It's really interesting. I've never been a big meat eater and I'm wondering if there is a better way I could feel, without headaches, dizziness, fatigue. That's how I came across Mimi Kirk's website: youngonrawfood.com This woman is amazing: she is about 75 years old and looks better than many teens today. She has been a vegetarian for 40 years and in recent years has switched to full raw veganism, attributing a heightened state of good health to this change. She has written recipe books, posted recipes on Youtube (and actually answers commenters) and her ideas and creativity in the kitchen are absolutely out of this world to me as someone who always believed without cheese or meat or bread, a meal wasn't really a meal. I am looking for ways to incorporate more raw food into my lifestyle. So far, I've started by eating raw carrots and more nuts in the evenings, but I'm really keen to create some dishes that will feel more filling and that I can maybe take to work. Will keep diary updated on my progress as a faltering beginner.
The Biggest Loser
I am addicted to this show. The temperature is rising in the House! I would like to record my predictions here just in case I may turn out to be psychic! My pick for the last 2 contestants standing is Graham for the men and Lydia for the women. I think Michelle is a strong player but as she doesn't have as much weight to lose as Lydia, I think she'll drop off on the numbers. And between these two, I can completely see Graham winning the title and the $200K+. As for the other players, I think Margie will finish strong but my money is not on her winning. Of the eliminated players, I'm expecting Ryan to have lost the most weight and Selena the least. So they are my predictions. It will be fun to see how they turn out!
If anyone reading this has any suggestions for how to avoid/minimise/eliminate veins from working out, it would be great if you could let me know! =)
I've been reading up online about veganism and raw foodism. It's really interesting. I've never been a big meat eater and I'm wondering if there is a better way I could feel, without headaches, dizziness, fatigue. That's how I came across Mimi Kirk's website: youngonrawfood.com This woman is amazing: she is about 75 years old and looks better than many teens today. She has been a vegetarian for 40 years and in recent years has switched to full raw veganism, attributing a heightened state of good health to this change. She has written recipe books, posted recipes on Youtube (and actually answers commenters) and her ideas and creativity in the kitchen are absolutely out of this world to me as someone who always believed without cheese or meat or bread, a meal wasn't really a meal. I am looking for ways to incorporate more raw food into my lifestyle. So far, I've started by eating raw carrots and more nuts in the evenings, but I'm really keen to create some dishes that will feel more filling and that I can maybe take to work. Will keep diary updated on my progress as a faltering beginner.
The Biggest Loser
I am addicted to this show. The temperature is rising in the House! I would like to record my predictions here just in case I may turn out to be psychic! My pick for the last 2 contestants standing is Graham for the men and Lydia for the women. I think Michelle is a strong player but as she doesn't have as much weight to lose as Lydia, I think she'll drop off on the numbers. And between these two, I can completely see Graham winning the title and the $200K+. As for the other players, I think Margie will finish strong but my money is not on her winning. Of the eliminated players, I'm expecting Ryan to have lost the most weight and Selena the least. So they are my predictions. It will be fun to see how they turn out!
If anyone reading this has any suggestions for how to avoid/minimise/eliminate veins from working out, it would be great if you could let me know! =)
Shinsplint
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Lol. Yum!
I made the mask and it turned out marvellous! I couldn't stop touching my face afterwards.. =P
little_star
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Ohh, if your avocado face mask turned out so nice, why don't you share the recipe with us? 
Was it easy to make?
Was it easy to make?
Shinsplint
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Originally Posted by little_star
Ohh, if your avocado face mask turned out so nice, why don't you share the recipe with us?
Hey little_star!
So for my avocado face mask, I used the following:
- a peeled cucumber;
- the meat of an avocado;
- one cup of green tea;
- ~2-3 tsps of raw natural honey, heated till watery;
- 2 egg yolks;
- ~2-3 tsps of Greek full-fat yoghurt;
- ~1/4-1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil (I didn't really measure this)
I blended it all together and put it in the fridge till chilled. It turned out very watery but once I had it on, it stayed put. Still, it was a bit too much for a week's worth. Next time I will halve the amounts and also concentrate the green tea by boiling it off a bit so as to make the mixture a bit thicker. =)
Shinsplint
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I'm starting to lose the plot.
Every time my life gets back on track, I get more hours/days at work and end up sacrificing the one thing that makes me happy: my healthy lifestyle. Why do we have to be unhealthy and stressed out and traffic-stuck and air-con-dried-out and computer eyesore-induced and rushed off our feet swear machines in order to make some cash? Why do we have to work late in order to not make our boss angry so they won't decide to fire us and end up missing our favourite Yoga class? Why is the only day we're asked to go into work the day our most high-energy, favourite Step class is on? Why does our gym, which we pay big, hard-earned bucks for, only offer 5 classes in total over the whole friggin weekend, the only time we have free to actually enjoy our exercise? Why do the ladies at work insist on keeping a huge jar of candy right next to our desk and eating it in front of us every 2 hours? Why is the working world hell-bent on MAKING AND KEEPING US FAT??? I want to know why this damn battle is so hard! I want to know why my obstacles haven't f****d off yet. Why is it so HARD?
You can guess from this entry that my week has not been going well. My weight has plateaued thanks to my salty tooth and a bit of a chocolate binge on the weekend which I didn't even enjoy. I pushed myself with my exercise this week but extra work hours are making me so damn exhausted that I can barely keep my eyes open for the time it takes to drive home. My gym and dance classes are not exactly around the corner from my house so I've skipped a few in favour of sleep. Not that it has helped. Today my skin looked shocking. I look like I'm ageing 10 years in a matter of weeks! I can only put it down to not eating enough vegies... but whenever I do eat them, I usually end up with a stomach ache. Grrr. Been to the doctor, had all the tests, and it appears there's nothing whatever wrong with me. So I'm at a total loss where to begin remedying this.
I really need some good soul's prayers tonight..... =(
I hope everyone is going much better on their weight loss journeys than me.
Every time my life gets back on track, I get more hours/days at work and end up sacrificing the one thing that makes me happy: my healthy lifestyle. Why do we have to be unhealthy and stressed out and traffic-stuck and air-con-dried-out and computer eyesore-induced and rushed off our feet swear machines in order to make some cash? Why do we have to work late in order to not make our boss angry so they won't decide to fire us and end up missing our favourite Yoga class? Why is the only day we're asked to go into work the day our most high-energy, favourite Step class is on? Why does our gym, which we pay big, hard-earned bucks for, only offer 5 classes in total over the whole friggin weekend, the only time we have free to actually enjoy our exercise? Why do the ladies at work insist on keeping a huge jar of candy right next to our desk and eating it in front of us every 2 hours? Why is the working world hell-bent on MAKING AND KEEPING US FAT??? I want to know why this damn battle is so hard! I want to know why my obstacles haven't f****d off yet. Why is it so HARD?
You can guess from this entry that my week has not been going well. My weight has plateaued thanks to my salty tooth and a bit of a chocolate binge on the weekend which I didn't even enjoy. I pushed myself with my exercise this week but extra work hours are making me so damn exhausted that I can barely keep my eyes open for the time it takes to drive home. My gym and dance classes are not exactly around the corner from my house so I've skipped a few in favour of sleep. Not that it has helped. Today my skin looked shocking. I look like I'm ageing 10 years in a matter of weeks! I can only put it down to not eating enough vegies... but whenever I do eat them, I usually end up with a stomach ache. Grrr. Been to the doctor, had all the tests, and it appears there's nothing whatever wrong with me. So I'm at a total loss where to begin remedying this.
I really need some good soul's prayers tonight..... =(
I hope everyone is going much better on their weight loss journeys than me.
Starlillies
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Hang in there Shinsplint, you're doing great. Life is throwing you some curve balls but you'll hit them out of the park!!!
Maybe you could get your own step platform and do the same routine you missed at home?
That's strange about the veggies - do ALL of them make your stomach hurt?
Maybe you could get your own step platform and do the same routine you missed at home?
That's strange about the veggies - do ALL of them make your stomach hurt?
Shinsplint
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Well I'm not sure, and that's the most frustrating part. I never know if something will give me a stomach ache until it actually does. But this week I'm over it; I'm just saying f--- it. (sorry for the French) If it hurts, it hurts. I can't avoid vegies for the rest of my life because they could give me some queasiness. I've been trying out green tea as a remedy and it appears to be helping, so now I'm confident I have something of a back-up plan. Thanks for your encouragement Starlillies! I hope you're having a great week. =)
Shinsplint
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Well, no hiding this week. I have gained a kilogram and am back up to 78.5 kilos. Been eating too much chocolate, too many potato crisps and too much ice-cream. I blame my hunger and cravings for more food due to the fact that I still have not got the hang of increasing the variety of food in my diet and not really knowing how to prepare nice things in a hurry. I am going to try and start tomorrow with a nice healthy salad sandwich to take to work. I bought cucumber, rocket and avocado tonight and I think I'll add a cheese slice for a bit of extra flavour... although I am still enthused by the idea of going totally vegan..... but one step at a time!
So - if I can succeed in getting up at 5am and making this sando without waking my housemate with the violent temper up, I will have hit one goal for this week! :coolgleama:
I am really learning how important it is to have the full support of family and friends and house mates when trying to lose weight and change your life. I've totally underestimated the role other people play in my life. I thought it was all up to me. But I am too emotional to ignore the effect other people's attitudes have on me. On the weekend I saw my dad and the first thing he asked me was, "Did you go to the gym today?" I had been going for 4 days in a row and this was my one day to rest. I know he wants the best for me but his controlling attitude is totally putting me off. He is so scared I will fall off the wagon that he's putting me off totally. He just doesn't know how to back off and let me fight my own battles. And these frustrating occurrences really throw me off my healthy eating because for some reason I can't completely understand, when a parent or older person (especially if they're a know-it-all) tries to control, mould or direct me, I fly completely off the handle and the first thing I want to do is the opposite of what they want me to do. In younger years I would take sick days and drive out to the country or smoke cigarettes at the beach because I was pissed off at my parents. Somehow, doing what I knew they would disapprove of helped me to feel better. Isn't that so screwed up? I bet that's the reason I also put on weight. I think I've been trying to hide from men, especially my father... who has always been a bit of a perv, and it pains me to even think it. But since I was a young teen, I hated him looking at me and when he first realised I was wearing my first bra I wanted to kill myself with shame. I should have felt proud and beautiful and grown-up like all girls want to be. But instead I just hated the way I was developing and I hated him for noticing it.
I know if I don't deal with these issues I will never have the chance to lose weight and live a healthy life. But I have no idea where to begin...
All I know right now is I have this overpowering desire to win.
I WANT TO WIN!!!
I am really learning how important it is to have the full support of family and friends and house mates when trying to lose weight and change your life. I've totally underestimated the role other people play in my life. I thought it was all up to me. But I am too emotional to ignore the effect other people's attitudes have on me. On the weekend I saw my dad and the first thing he asked me was, "Did you go to the gym today?" I had been going for 4 days in a row and this was my one day to rest. I know he wants the best for me but his controlling attitude is totally putting me off. He is so scared I will fall off the wagon that he's putting me off totally. He just doesn't know how to back off and let me fight my own battles. And these frustrating occurrences really throw me off my healthy eating because for some reason I can't completely understand, when a parent or older person (especially if they're a know-it-all) tries to control, mould or direct me, I fly completely off the handle and the first thing I want to do is the opposite of what they want me to do. In younger years I would take sick days and drive out to the country or smoke cigarettes at the beach because I was pissed off at my parents. Somehow, doing what I knew they would disapprove of helped me to feel better. Isn't that so screwed up? I bet that's the reason I also put on weight. I think I've been trying to hide from men, especially my father... who has always been a bit of a perv, and it pains me to even think it. But since I was a young teen, I hated him looking at me and when he first realised I was wearing my first bra I wanted to kill myself with shame. I should have felt proud and beautiful and grown-up like all girls want to be. But instead I just hated the way I was developing and I hated him for noticing it.
I know if I don't deal with these issues I will never have the chance to lose weight and live a healthy life. But I have no idea where to begin...
All I know right now is I have this overpowering desire to win.
I WANT TO WIN!!!
Shinsplint
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Thanks Brawn man! I can't tell you how good your post has made me feel right now! I came on here tonight thinking I'd better get back on the horse and all and THERE is a message from you with that exact same thought! 
It gave me that extra boost I needed.
I think the worst thing about falling OFF the horse is thinking you'll never get back on again. This sense of disappointment and apathy closes in about you like an evening chill blocking out all but the dreariest thoughts. I'm always thinking, if only during those cold, dark times I have the ability to self-ignite; spark a little fire inside my guts to chase away the cold and give me a little warm clearing... I would be able to do anything in this world! If you can motivate yourself, you can achieve ANYTHING!
Sorry about the lyrical waxing. I think my mind is playing up from all the Easter chocolate I've chucked back this weekend. Anyway, I hope your week is going well and I'm still working my way through your diary and enjoying it immensely. I hope to be up to date soon! Thanks for your encouragement again.
It gave me that extra boost I needed.I think the worst thing about falling OFF the horse is thinking you'll never get back on again. This sense of disappointment and apathy closes in about you like an evening chill blocking out all but the dreariest thoughts. I'm always thinking, if only during those cold, dark times I have the ability to self-ignite; spark a little fire inside my guts to chase away the cold and give me a little warm clearing... I would be able to do anything in this world! If you can motivate yourself, you can achieve ANYTHING!
Sorry about the lyrical waxing. I think my mind is playing up from all the Easter chocolate I've chucked back this weekend. Anyway, I hope your week is going well and I'm still working my way through your diary and enjoying it immensely. I hope to be up to date soon! Thanks for your encouragement again.
Shinsplint
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So, here I am, 4 pounds heavier than 3 weeks ago. I've gone rebelliously OTT on the chocolate Easter eggs which has made my guts totally spaz out on me... more than usual chocolate strangely enough; I think it's all the glazing stuff they polish them with. Anyway, I've also been busy with the extra days at work and a charity activity after work so I haven't had time to write in here. But now that that's over I'm hoping things will return to normal and I can get reinspired to smack myself into shape.
I've decided to give up my second job. I took it out of pure greed but it's proving to be making me poor in more ways than one. This is my resolve for the next 2 weeks!
I've decided to give up my second job. I took it out of pure greed but it's proving to be making me poor in more ways than one. This is my resolve for the next 2 weeks!
Shinsplint
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Thanks Brawny. I'll pop by soon! Have a great week.
Shinsplint
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So an update for this week:
I approached my boss about stopping work but it turns out she won't hear of it mid-project. I've decided to just suck it up for the next 2 months and try to get in exercise whenever I can. I might reward myself with some sexy clothing when it's all over..
I've got a new goal: To lose between 8-15 kilograms by the middle of June. I'm giving myself 2 weeks to wean myself off junk food and then it's on. I know I've done this many times in the past and failed and this will probably be just another futile attempt but I can't not try or I'll literally die from all the saturated fats piled up in my arteries. I'm already having trouble getting my shopping up the driveway. In less than a month my resting heart rate has risen from 57 beats a minute to nearly 80. Scary how fast the body gets unfit.
The Biggest Loser news: I'm very glad Lydia's back in the House as she was eliminated a couple of weeks ago. So my prediction may still come true. So now it's down to Graham, Margie, Alex, and the 3 reinstated contestants, Lydia, Bek and Brenda. Margie's starting to spit the dummy so at this point it could go any which way...
I approached my boss about stopping work but it turns out she won't hear of it mid-project. I've decided to just suck it up for the next 2 months and try to get in exercise whenever I can. I might reward myself with some sexy clothing when it's all over..
I've got a new goal: To lose between 8-15 kilograms by the middle of June. I'm giving myself 2 weeks to wean myself off junk food and then it's on. I know I've done this many times in the past and failed and this will probably be just another futile attempt but I can't not try or I'll literally die from all the saturated fats piled up in my arteries. I'm already having trouble getting my shopping up the driveway. In less than a month my resting heart rate has risen from 57 beats a minute to nearly 80. Scary how fast the body gets unfit.
The Biggest Loser news: I'm very glad Lydia's back in the House as she was eliminated a couple of weeks ago. So my prediction may still come true. So now it's down to Graham, Margie, Alex, and the 3 reinstated contestants, Lydia, Bek and Brenda. Margie's starting to spit the dummy so at this point it could go any which way...
Shinsplint
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Hey that sounds good Brawny! I actually had what will be probably be my second-last fast food meal 2 days ago. My last is likely to be next weekend, after which I will probably swear off it for 6 weeks. I'll see how I got with that. Personally, my biggest challenge is carbs, especially bread. But I find when I'm not eating it I feel so much better in general. Not sure why that is.
So my weight has crept up to 183 lbs this week. I haven't been exercising except for my half hour physical job in the mornings which is better than nothing. A couple of days ago I tried doing some squats. Today my quads were a bit sore when walking.... After just a handful of squats... really... makes you wonder how sedentary one can get. In the evenings I usually hop online and do my research with either the TV or the radio on... and during the day I'm sitting in front of a computer at work. Yes, we can get up and move around but when there's a lot of work to get done you're sort of expected to just get on with it... which usually means being glued to your chair until it's done.
So that kind of sucks. Also, with this new project, I'm finishing later every day and haven't been going to the gym. But my goal is to finish on time this week and get in at least half an hour of cardio, either treadmill or step machine, and maybe use some strategies to get me active at work like mud wrestling with the other chicks... or if that's not popular, just getting their lunch for them.
At least I have a job for the next few months.
The Biggest Loser
I'm disappointed. Both Graham and Lydia have been eliminated. I can't believe Margie is still in the game. I can only assume it's because she's a funny larrikin type of character and good for ratings. But since my prediction didn't eventuate, I will now say that I hope of all the contestants left, Kasey will win. I just love her down-to-earth personality, her humility and her genuinely nice character. I've gotten to know her over the past few weeks and I've never seen her do or say anything to hurt, embarrass, discomfit or humiliate anyone (unlike Margie and Bek), nor is she dishonest or sneaky or trying to wheedle her way into things with charm like some of the other contestants are trying to do. When she makes a strategic move she announces it in advance and she doesn't expect anything from anyone but she always helps others out. I'd love to see someone like that win! Especially when the prize is over 200 grand!! Come on Kasey!!!
Thought for the day: "Failure ends the moment you get back up." (Anonymous)
Shinsplint
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The final week before my 6 week weight loss challenge has kicked off and I was beset today by awful stomach pains! I was drinking out of a plastic bottle of water that had sat in my room for the whole weekend (and probably last week as well) and it tasted a bit funny. Soon after, I had pains, nausea, chills and my face turned an interesting shade of olive green.
Just had a roast lamb, spud and pumpkin meal, probably my last roast for at least 6 weeks. But since I only eat roasts every 4 months or so I'm not expecting to miss it. What I think I'll miss most is my Special K every morning, bread (LOVE my cheese toasties) and of course, need I add ladies, chocolate!
Damn. The thing about chocolate is that I don't actually need much of it but I can't swear off it for the rest of my life either because that first bite after a long absence is heaven. I can feel the top of my head being blown off and my brain ends up somewhere in the next galaxy cluster. Stars, bright colours, flashing lights, angels singing. All from a bloody bean. I don't have the courage to say I'll never touch the stuff ever again but I am hopeful that if I continue to buy the dark, good quality, low in fat and sugar types, I may succeed in re-educating my tastebuds so they no longer like the commercial stuff. I think it's working because I find whenever I'm walking down the dreaded chocolate aisle in the supermarket, I'm going in my head: "No, too sweet... no, sick of it... no, not that one either..... WTF- what do I want to get?!"
So this is my last week of indulging. Saturday is first weigh in. Then it's on till June. Wish me luck!
The Biggest Loser: YAY! I'm SO happy Kasey is safe!
Just had a roast lamb, spud and pumpkin meal, probably my last roast for at least 6 weeks. But since I only eat roasts every 4 months or so I'm not expecting to miss it. What I think I'll miss most is my Special K every morning, bread (LOVE my cheese toasties) and of course, need I add ladies, chocolate!
Damn. The thing about chocolate is that I don't actually need much of it but I can't swear off it for the rest of my life either because that first bite after a long absence is heaven. I can feel the top of my head being blown off and my brain ends up somewhere in the next galaxy cluster. Stars, bright colours, flashing lights, angels singing. All from a bloody bean. I don't have the courage to say I'll never touch the stuff ever again but I am hopeful that if I continue to buy the dark, good quality, low in fat and sugar types, I may succeed in re-educating my tastebuds so they no longer like the commercial stuff. I think it's working because I find whenever I'm walking down the dreaded chocolate aisle in the supermarket, I'm going in my head: "No, too sweet... no, sick of it... no, not that one either..... WTF- what do I want to get?!"
So this is my last week of indulging. Saturday is first weigh in. Then it's on till June. Wish me luck!
The Biggest Loser: YAY! I'm SO happy Kasey is safe!
Shinsplint
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The weight loss challenge is finally on. Last week, after a final binge, my weight reached 86.5kg (191 lbs). Low-carbing since last weekend (6th) and my weight is back down to 183. It started that I was losing half a kilo (1 pound) every day and then this past weekend I indulged Sat and Sun in Mum's lovely home-made bread which slowed things down. The only carbs I eat now is my morning oats with prunes and banana. I find I really look forward to it in the same way as I used to look forward to my Special K and before that my pastries. 
The Biggest Loser
Well Lydia, Kasey or Graham didn't win. It was down to Margie, Brenda, Alex and Kasey... and Margie won. Bek was eliminated and Graham left earlier after losing a challenge in Switzerland. Margie lost the greatest percentage of weight ... but the 3 biggest inspirations were definitely Bek, Michelle and Lydia. Bek and Michelle looked like sex goddesses and Lydia looked like a frickin bodybuilder. Even her voice had changed, gone all raspy to suit her new physique. (Or maybe it was a cold). It was the best Biggest Loser season ever and I'm so sad it's over. Thankfully, the episodes are all online at the Biggest Loser website.
So why am I bothering to chronicle this? Don't ask. I guess this show has formed a really big part of my life and the inspiration to motivate me to fight my own battle.
The Biggest Loser
Well Lydia, Kasey or Graham didn't win. It was down to Margie, Brenda, Alex and Kasey... and Margie won. Bek was eliminated and Graham left earlier after losing a challenge in Switzerland. Margie lost the greatest percentage of weight ... but the 3 biggest inspirations were definitely Bek, Michelle and Lydia. Bek and Michelle looked like sex goddesses and Lydia looked like a frickin bodybuilder. Even her voice had changed, gone all raspy to suit her new physique. (Or maybe it was a cold). It was the best Biggest Loser season ever and I'm so sad it's over. Thankfully, the episodes are all online at the Biggest Loser website.
So why am I bothering to chronicle this? Don't ask. I guess this show has formed a really big part of my life and the inspiration to motivate me to fight my own battle.
