We have a loss

After sitting at a weight of 76kgs - 77.5kgs since April we finally have a weight that is under that. My plateau is broken. From last Monday to Thursday (was unaware that weigh in day was Wednesday) I lost 0.7kgs - Yay....!!! Woot woot....!!!!! From Thursday to today I have lost 0.9kgs. So I have lost a total of 1.6kgs. I am stoked. That means I now weigh 75.8. Woo hoo....!!! I am super duper excited. Bring it baby.

I must admit that it is a major adjustment to drop the calories down to 1200 a day. To snack or not to snack - which in the end would bring the total down again. I, unfortunately, cannot drop down to about 900-1000 calories a day. Physically impossible for me.

Another thing I am missing is a Polar. I refuse to buy one. Why....??? Because I refuse to let calories rule my life. I do enough exercise in my day - 30min walk first thing every morning, plus four sessions of 1hr Zumba - to warrant not getting one. Plus I truly don't want to spend the money. Anyone want to give me one...?? No didn't think so LOL. Truly I do refuse to let this rule my life, I have three kids that take up too much of my time to have another obsession to replace the food that I am trying to cut out. So that said - I say bravo to all of you who have the time and the patience to do the counting.

Hope you are all doing well on the challenge. If you are not doing the challenge - hope you are still enjoying my silly little rambling.

mwah

Blogging Challenge

I’m taking part in Kath’s blogging challenge:

1. Describe yourself in 25 words or less. You can get straight to the point – or bring your creativity into play.

Outgoing but shy. Whimsical but committed. Determined but laid back.

2. What brings you to 12wbt? Getting fitter? Losing weight? (Gaining weight??) Are you first timer, a repeat offender??

This is my first 12WBT. I did a challenge at the start of the year - that I won through my Zumba class. I had much success but I hit a stalemate. I stayed at that weight from then til now - so 5 mths. I want to get to under 70kgs and down at a size 12 again. I like clothes so I want to start wearing nice clothes instead of bumming in my trackies and jeans all the time.

3. Why do you blog??

I like people knowing what I am doing. In fact I have about 6 blogs that I manage. I am a blogaholic. On your blog you can kind of speak your mind. You think something and it writes itself - if that makes any sense at all.

4. Who is your biggest inspiration in life and why (doesn’t have to be weight loss):

I would have to say my inspiration is Zuzana at Bodyrock. She is dedicated to helping people stay in shape or get the desired shape for less than 30mins workout a day. I love her workouts. They kill but are so good.

5. What things in life bring you the most joy?

That one isn't very hard. My kids. When they achieve something it brings joy to my heart. They are my greatest creation and I wouldn't put them after anything.

6.What do you think your greatest challenge is going to be this round?

Running. I don't run. I can't do it. I have never ever been a runner. Not even in my teenage years playing netball and basketball. So yeah that would be it.

7. What are you most excited about 12wbt?

Getting to my goal. Being successful.

8. And what scares the pants off you?

Achieving my goal and then falling off the wagon with food etc.

9. Tell me – right now – today – how do you feel about exercise in no more than 10 words:

Worth the pain.

10. Complete this sentence – in 12 weeks time – on the last day of 12wbt I am going to be feeling:

Excited. Proud. Skinny.

Thanks for the challenge Kath.

Update

Hey my sweets.

Just an update. That is all. Put on weight. Grrrrrr....!!!! I know why but not telling you all lol. Ready to start the 12WBT. Bring it.

Current weight today is 77.8kgs but will weigh myself again on Monday. Will do measurements, and before photos on Sunday. Looking forward to playing. The food looks awesome but I can't print off the menu and the shopping list. Grrrrr...!!! Won't even work if I copy and paste - no matter.

Will let you know my cms and {maybe} show you my before pics on Monday. Until then.

mwah

Withdrawals

Welcome to my new followers. It is nice to know that people would like to hear about my weight loss journey even when sometimes it can be quite boring.

Due to the preseason start for the 12WBT yesterday I thought I would start my change in diet yesterday as well. It again is hard. I have been bombarding my body with so much sugary foods that I put on the weight but now I am also getting the sugar withdrawals. I was expecting them - it was only a matter of time - but does not lesson the fact that the horrible headaches have started but crossing my fingers that they only last for the first week, just like on the Zumba challenge.

I do feel better though - already - I know. But in the same breath I need to say that I am feeling hungry - a lot. LOL. Not to worry. I was eating far too much and now I am down to 6 small meals a day. Good for my body right....!!!!!???? I don't know - you tell me.

This is a 'Dip Station' that I purchased from here. I have had it for over a month and haven't used it much yet but watch out. I am gonna have guns like you wouldn't believe. Unfortunately the hot guy didn't come with it. Damn....!!!!! LOL. Seriously though this is great for pull ups and (I think they are called) knee raises. Probably not but if you do go have a look at the site it shows you what can be done on it.

Okay off now. Dinner is calling. Low fat rissoles (home made of course) with steamed vegies. Yummo.

Bye.

Joined the Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation

Hey lovelies. Having an awesome day. Yep awesome.

Why you ask...??

Well I signed up on the Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation. Am pumped...!!!

Can't wait to get started.

Current weight today is 76.8kgs - yep so that means I have put on weight. Not happy Jan. Suppose it is my own fault. If you eat the wrong foods it kinda does that to you. So back on track. Healthy, active and making it fun.

Hoping to lose another 10kgs and my major goal is to fit in to a size 12 pair of jeans - a non stretchy pair. Wish me luck. I have my eye on the prize. Can you tell I am competitive...??!!!

mwah

Disappointed in myself

Wow ladies it has been a while since I have been on and there is a reason for that. I have been lazy. I have been inactive (except for my Zumba) and am bitterly disappointed in myself. It is for no particular reason other than the fact that I have no motivation. It has been so cold in the mornings and I just can't get out of bed to go for a walk and well (especially over these school holidays) I can't exactly go out for a walk whenever I like - even if it weren't the holidays.

I have been eating crap but not only eating crap - I have been eating too much. Like I have been eating past the point where I am full. So instead of stopping when I start feeling full I am just eating. I don't know why and I feel terribly guilty when I do - A. Coz I don't want to get fat again (hell I have bought so many new clothes recently) and B. Coz I still have so many goals I want to reach in my weightloss. I guess it was easy when I did the 12 week challenge as I had something to strive for. There was a prize at the end that I was determined to win but now there is nothing. I want to do bootcamp but it is at a time in the mornings that I can't make it home before my DH needs to go to work. I would also love to do Pilates but have to look in to that one. Hoping I can do it on a wednesday night after my ZIM free sessions run out. I don't know. I guess I am just putting my thoughts out there as I don't really feel like I have anyone to talk to about this.

I haven't put on any weight thankfully but if I continue to do this then I will put on those dreaded kgs and again I will be very disappointed in myself. I really would love to have a person close to my house that was trying to do the same thing - you know walking, weightloss etc etc. No matter. I will get there.

bye

Update Update Update

Wow gosh I just can't believe how long it has been since I posted on here. So sorry for no updates.

As soon as the 12wk Challenge finished I hit a plateau. I was sitting at 76kgs since the weighin. Eeeekkk...!!!! I guess that makes it nearly two months of sitting there but wasn't worried too much as my clothes are loser and I - get this- fit in to a size 12/13 jeans. Yay...!!! Oh you don't know how long it has been since I last fit in to jeans that small. But I will say that I would imagine that Jeanswest make their jeans that little bit bigger - but you know what it will be my little secret. LOL.

Anyway I weighed myself this morning I am down to 74.8kgs. Yay....!!! I have reached another weightloss goal. I got under 75kgs. Woo hoo....!!! So damn happy you would not believe. Now on to the next goal. To get under 70kgs. It has been a long time since I was that weight so will be interesting to see how long it takes me to lose 5kgs. I am hoping I lose it in the next three months. I am now back in to the walking so should hopefully make a difference. I saw a girlfriend last weekend that hadn't seen me for a while and she kept saying - "I can't believe how much weight you have lost". Hahaha was a wonderful compliment and made me feel very confident. She makes me feel good. So onward and upward.

How is everyone else doing with their weightloss goals....????

Hope you are doing well.

mwah

Trace

This is Zuzanna from Bodyrock. I want to look

amazing like her. Do you reckon it is possible...???

I hope so.