Hi Everyone
I have had an awful week..come to think about it the last two and a half weeks have been ones I just want to forget. I know life dishes out some hurdles to all of us at times and I do believe what doesnt break us only makes us stronger but I dont want to have to be strong all the time...can anyone relate to this or is it just me feeling sorry for myself?.
Ok well tune out now if you like as the next few lines are going to be about the past week........
Last Wednesday my car decided to play up and ended up costing me $470 , then on Friday after I took Alea to the drs my daughter rings me on my mobile crying saying that our little dog was caught under the fence and was being attacked by other dogs....omg I didnt know what to expect but hurried home praying that it wouldnt be as bad as it sounded....thankfully my prayers were answered and poor tiger is a bit worse for wear to look at and is on antibiotics but Shell was able to free him before it was much worse.
Alea got a good report from the dr which was great and went back to school on Monday only to come home and burst into tears........... she didnt have a good day at school , firstly her Science teacher told her that she had that night to catch up on all the work she had missed as she was sick of kids having time off school, when Alea tried to explain to her why she was off she told her that was no excuse...next drama while she was away her timetable was changed and PE prac was on this day, now Al cant do PE, Sport, Dance or much at all until she sees her specialist on the 14th June so the PE teacher gives her a green card and tells her to go pick up rubbish in the playground..once again Al explains to a teacher who this time is prepared to listen but still insists she pick up rubbish which Al said no too(good for her). Next its her Dance teacher who at this stage isnt aware that Al cant participate in the festival which is in 2 weeks time anyway but who says to her that since she has been away the original dance has been changed and it would be best for her to quit as she doesnt feel she could learn it in time.............hows that for shattering ones self esteem!!!!!!!. Then when Al went to pick up her school photos she was told they didnt have them and to check that mum had paid for them...of course I paid for them , I then had to ring the company in Sydney and here it is Thursday and I am still waiting on a return call.
Tuesday I went to the school as you can imagine...I was just so mad.
Monday I found out I have to move , owner wants to renovate the house without us in it....just so wonderful to hear after being here for nearly 4 years.. I hate moving but has to be done so have been house hunting Tuesday and Wednesday and today got a call that I got the one we all wanted which is great but I still hate moving.Dear Mum reminded me this afternoon that if I had done things right a few years back I wouldnt have to worry about renting..thanx mum can always count on you NOT.....will not go into that with you as that is a SAGA in itself.
Anyway no exercise for the past 7 days no excuse.....eating hasnt been the best either.....water not good...fluid retention shocking and the scales saying now a 3 kg gain... I am feeling emotionally drained, cant really deal with this I dont feel until I now move and get settled.....is this sounding like a copout??
Anyway best go get some dinner happening..hope you are all well
Catch you all soon
Love Em xxxxx
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
So disgusted
Hi Everyone
Firstly I want to say a really big thankyou to everyone who sent well wishes to Alea..am happy to say that yesterday she was pretty well back to the old Alea we all know and love....appetite was back and today she is much better again so back to our dr on Friday to get the all clear and hopefully back to school on Monday .We have to go back and see the specialist in 3 weeks time but it all looks really good.
On the scales front.....I would rather just forget to post this but need to be accountable so here goes...I had a gain of 2kgs.I havent exercised for a week, made bad choices when it came to meals and my water intake was way down which isnt good for me especially as I retain fluid all too easily so some of this gain is fluid retention but I am not going to say the whole 2 kgs. Yesterday I managed to do 90 mins of exercise and my eating and water spot on, today eating n water is good exercise well 15 mins so far but will do more later this arvo...... I just seem to fall apart when my rountine is broken..anyway bottom line is I am really disgusted in myself but I am not going to dwell on this as I know what to do to turn it around.
It is getting soooooo cold here now and tonight I have to go pick shell up from work at 1 am .......oh I am not looking forward to this....just glad Ash is here to watch the littlies.
Hope everyone is well
Take care
Love Em xxxxx
Firstly I want to say a really big thankyou to everyone who sent well wishes to Alea..am happy to say that yesterday she was pretty well back to the old Alea we all know and love....appetite was back and today she is much better again so back to our dr on Friday to get the all clear and hopefully back to school on Monday .We have to go back and see the specialist in 3 weeks time but it all looks really good.
On the scales front.....I would rather just forget to post this but need to be accountable so here goes...I had a gain of 2kgs.I havent exercised for a week, made bad choices when it came to meals and my water intake was way down which isnt good for me especially as I retain fluid all too easily so some of this gain is fluid retention but I am not going to say the whole 2 kgs. Yesterday I managed to do 90 mins of exercise and my eating and water spot on, today eating n water is good exercise well 15 mins so far but will do more later this arvo...... I just seem to fall apart when my rountine is broken..anyway bottom line is I am really disgusted in myself but I am not going to dwell on this as I know what to do to turn it around.
It is getting soooooo cold here now and tonight I have to go pick shell up from work at 1 am .......oh I am not looking forward to this....just glad Ash is here to watch the littlies.
Hope everyone is well
Take care
Love Em xxxxx
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Last few days
Hi Everyone
What a time we have all had especially Al.........this started on friday night when she complained of having a sore stomach which got worse so by the early hours of Saturday morning we were at emergency at the local hospital.Finally after about 5 hours we were seen and then after a couple more we were told she had a UTI and sent home with some antibiotics.Ok well Saturday afternoon she got worse, high temp, feverish, vomiting poor baby so back we went only to come home again.Saturday night she was restless and Sunday morning she was a little brighter with the pain being spasmatic now not continuous but much worse when it occured. We went back to the hospital about 12 because she had become much worse by this time and her temp was 40.5.They seen to her immediately which was great..no waiting and by this time her pathology report was back from Saturday and this showed no UTI at all so specialists were called and Appendicitis was what they all suspected. So to be absolutely sure the only option was an operation which was done at 4 pm, by this time though her appendix had burst.Soooo we have been in hospital since Sunday, Al was allowed to come home today as she has recovered really well, of course she is still very sore and has to have 2 weeks off school and cant do anything strenuous for at least 4 weeks but I am just so releived that she is fine and they operated in time...cant imagine what she would be like if they had waited until Sunday night or Monday morning especially seeing as though they had already burst.
I will try and catch up on everyone,s blogs over the next couple of days..hope you are all doing great guns.
Love Em
What a time we have all had especially Al.........this started on friday night when she complained of having a sore stomach which got worse so by the early hours of Saturday morning we were at emergency at the local hospital.Finally after about 5 hours we were seen and then after a couple more we were told she had a UTI and sent home with some antibiotics.Ok well Saturday afternoon she got worse, high temp, feverish, vomiting poor baby so back we went only to come home again.Saturday night she was restless and Sunday morning she was a little brighter with the pain being spasmatic now not continuous but much worse when it occured. We went back to the hospital about 12 because she had become much worse by this time and her temp was 40.5.They seen to her immediately which was great..no waiting and by this time her pathology report was back from Saturday and this showed no UTI at all so specialists were called and Appendicitis was what they all suspected. So to be absolutely sure the only option was an operation which was done at 4 pm, by this time though her appendix had burst.Soooo we have been in hospital since Sunday, Al was allowed to come home today as she has recovered really well, of course she is still very sore and has to have 2 weeks off school and cant do anything strenuous for at least 4 weeks but I am just so releived that she is fine and they operated in time...cant imagine what she would be like if they had waited until Sunday night or Monday morning especially seeing as though they had already burst.
I will try and catch up on everyone,s blogs over the next couple of days..hope you are all doing great guns.
Love Em
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Turning it all around to GOAL
Hello Everyone
Tuesday's weigh in revealed a loss of 1.3 kg...so my determination and I guess above all my attitude paid off for the past week but I was still having serious doubts about the week ahead until this happened below.........
I want to thank Lee-Anne for her comments on my last post......you have really helped me so much since reading them and made me sit back and put this all into perspective again :) A big hug Lee-Anne. Thanx also to Suzie your continued support is wonderful :).
So after reading... and talking to my D/B who will always tell me what he thinks and not what I want to hear which is so great I have come to see hey I have lost over 53.8 kgs and to be happy with that ..sure I was happy but I mean HAPPY, PROUD, and I also have decided to declare GOAL. Now I know that by my drs scales I am still 1.2 kgs out but hey as my D/B pointed out to me that I dont weigh myself on my drs scales every week which is true so this is what has lead me to declare GOAL!!!!!!!!!.
I DIT IT .... The journey has taken a bit over 12 months, the road has been rocky, my girls , my D/B , my friends(in their own way lol) and you wonderful ladies have supported me....... which is something that I truly will always remember:):).
Dr Phil ..... you said something like this in 12 months time you will be heavier or lighter but you wont be the same..what do you choose to do....Guess I chose to be lighter :). ( definately note quoting Dr Phil here ). I did it excuse me am kinda excited here lol.
Anyway thanx once again :)... Ill definately be around as I will still need your support and friendship :). I hope every one has a wonderful mother's day on Sunday ( mums that is ) and take care
Love Em xxxxxxxxx
Tuesday's weigh in revealed a loss of 1.3 kg...so my determination and I guess above all my attitude paid off for the past week but I was still having serious doubts about the week ahead until this happened below.........
I want to thank Lee-Anne for her comments on my last post......you have really helped me so much since reading them and made me sit back and put this all into perspective again :) A big hug Lee-Anne. Thanx also to Suzie your continued support is wonderful :).
So after reading... and talking to my D/B who will always tell me what he thinks and not what I want to hear which is so great I have come to see hey I have lost over 53.8 kgs and to be happy with that ..sure I was happy but I mean HAPPY, PROUD, and I also have decided to declare GOAL. Now I know that by my drs scales I am still 1.2 kgs out but hey as my D/B pointed out to me that I dont weigh myself on my drs scales every week which is true so this is what has lead me to declare GOAL!!!!!!!!!.
I DIT IT .... The journey has taken a bit over 12 months, the road has been rocky, my girls , my D/B , my friends(in their own way lol) and you wonderful ladies have supported me....... which is something that I truly will always remember:):).
Dr Phil ..... you said something like this in 12 months time you will be heavier or lighter but you wont be the same..what do you choose to do....Guess I chose to be lighter :). ( definately note quoting Dr Phil here ). I did it excuse me am kinda excited here lol.
Anyway thanx once again :)... Ill definately be around as I will still need your support and friendship :). I hope every one has a wonderful mother's day on Sunday ( mums that is ) and take care
Love Em xxxxxxxxx
Friday, May 05, 2006
SOS
Hi All
I havent been around as my puter decided to die ..fan went in it but alls good now.
I weighed myself last Tuesday as promised and I had gained 1kg.... all I can say is that thursday, friday saturday and sunday were awful days...I ate until I made myself sick on Sunday..how damn stupid is that!!!. I have no idea why I did it, and on sunday night I was so scared of failure, had thoughts of what if I gain all this weight back..guess I lost all faith in myself.
Monday was day of reckoning for me........ I exercised and ate well as I have done now all week and I swear if I go off the rails this weekend I am going to write Emi is a fat pig everywhere...how awful is that. I know I will get to goal but am scared.. I find myself worrying about it all again..worrying about how I am going to survive winter.. I tell myself you started this journey this time last year, you have lost over 50 kgs, you surived winter so you can do it again........I just need to find that inner peace again where I dont think about this... ah I am probable making no sense here.
Hope you all have a great weekend
Love Em xx
SUNDAY UPDATE
I am feeling really good.......I survived a few temptations yesterday and stuck to my points and exercise as planned. Today has been reasonably good also no exercise as it is Sunday which is day off and all Ive had to eat from the norty bin is a few potato chips. I still have tonight to go but my daughter has made a low fat lasagne for dinner and really I am quite confident that I will survive and wont have to see that awful statement.
My heart goes out to Sophie Delezio and her family...this little girl has suffered so much already and to try and understand how this could happen to her is just too hard. My prayers are with this little girl and I am very thankful that my girls are healthy and outside playing at the moment. I remember my Grandad saying to my sister-in-law once when she was complaining about her son making a mess and being noisy..he said" its better to see him like this then between clean sheets" How true is that!!!!.
I also pray that they rescue the two miners very soon and thank God that they were both alive.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend
Em
I havent been around as my puter decided to die ..fan went in it but alls good now.
I weighed myself last Tuesday as promised and I had gained 1kg.... all I can say is that thursday, friday saturday and sunday were awful days...I ate until I made myself sick on Sunday..how damn stupid is that!!!. I have no idea why I did it, and on sunday night I was so scared of failure, had thoughts of what if I gain all this weight back..guess I lost all faith in myself.
Monday was day of reckoning for me........ I exercised and ate well as I have done now all week and I swear if I go off the rails this weekend I am going to write Emi is a fat pig everywhere...how awful is that. I know I will get to goal but am scared.. I find myself worrying about it all again..worrying about how I am going to survive winter.. I tell myself you started this journey this time last year, you have lost over 50 kgs, you surived winter so you can do it again........I just need to find that inner peace again where I dont think about this... ah I am probable making no sense here.
Hope you all have a great weekend
Love Em xx
SUNDAY UPDATE
I am feeling really good.......I survived a few temptations yesterday and stuck to my points and exercise as planned. Today has been reasonably good also no exercise as it is Sunday which is day off and all Ive had to eat from the norty bin is a few potato chips. I still have tonight to go but my daughter has made a low fat lasagne for dinner and really I am quite confident that I will survive and wont have to see that awful statement.
My heart goes out to Sophie Delezio and her family...this little girl has suffered so much already and to try and understand how this could happen to her is just too hard. My prayers are with this little girl and I am very thankful that my girls are healthy and outside playing at the moment. I remember my Grandad saying to my sister-in-law once when she was complaining about her son making a mess and being noisy..he said" its better to see him like this then between clean sheets" How true is that!!!!.
I also pray that they rescue the two miners very soon and thank God that they were both alive.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend
Em
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Hello
HI Everyone
Just letting you all know I am still around....I havent weighed myself for 2 weeks now.....decided to take a break from the scales as I have been a bit down and out and didnt really want to deal with the scales.. this probably doesnt make a whole lot of sense and maybe I should face a gain or the same or even a loss but chose a break, will definately be back on the next Tuesday though.
I have been pretty good as far as eating goes.. a bit of a disaster at Easter and last Sunday but apart from that I have been a good girl. Exercise has been good too, am really concentrating on toning and did some measurements last Saturday to find that in 2 weeks I have lost 2.5 cms off my arms :)and losses everywhere else also .
I still have my four girls here which is great( most of the time lol) 4 girls in a small house need I explain any further. Shell got a job at a Nursing home here, she starts next Monday.. she is so excited and nervous at the moment you could bounce off her energy.
We have been to the movies twice and ten pin, went to the chinese festival Easter Saturday and this coming weekend we are all going to the Celtic Festival at Glen Innes so am really looking forward to that.
I hope everyone is well, it is certainly getting cold here now..will be around to read up on everyone's blog really soon.
Take care
Love Em xxxxxxx
Just letting you all know I am still around....I havent weighed myself for 2 weeks now.....decided to take a break from the scales as I have been a bit down and out and didnt really want to deal with the scales.. this probably doesnt make a whole lot of sense and maybe I should face a gain or the same or even a loss but chose a break, will definately be back on the next Tuesday though.
I have been pretty good as far as eating goes.. a bit of a disaster at Easter and last Sunday but apart from that I have been a good girl. Exercise has been good too, am really concentrating on toning and did some measurements last Saturday to find that in 2 weeks I have lost 2.5 cms off my arms :)and losses everywhere else also .
I still have my four girls here which is great( most of the time lol) 4 girls in a small house need I explain any further. Shell got a job at a Nursing home here, she starts next Monday.. she is so excited and nervous at the moment you could bounce off her energy.
We have been to the movies twice and ten pin, went to the chinese festival Easter Saturday and this coming weekend we are all going to the Celtic Festival at Glen Innes so am really looking forward to that.
I hope everyone is well, it is certainly getting cold here now..will be around to read up on everyone's blog really soon.
Take care
Love Em xxxxxxx
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Happy Easter
Hi Everyone
Well Tuesday has been and gone and no loss again for me......still needing to loose 1.5 kg to get to goal.
I have been really flat out these past few days ..helping out with Easter celebrations at Laura's school and being a taxi to Richelle .As you all know Shell came back here to live last Saturday so she has been really busy dropping her resume into all the employment agencies and going around all the nursing homes and hospital to seek out being able to do some volunteer work or gain employment. She graduated on Wednesday the 5th April and is so determined to find work in Nursing rather then just settle for any job which may come along which I do admire her for.
It is wonderful having her home .. when I went to pick her up last Saturday she said WOW Mum look at how much weight you have lost now....I was smiling as we hadnt seen each other since Jan and I was amazed at her as well since then she has lost 15 kgs herself bringing her down to 63 kgs which is so wonderful. Lol she didnt even mention to me on the phone that she was doing anything about her weight.
Ash is coming home for the holidays today so I will have my four girls here :):)...... and my d/b will be here tonight :):).
Well I'd best go .. not long until I have to go to the train station to get Ash :) .
I hope everyone has a Happy Easter..stay safe
Love Emixxxxxxxxx
Well Tuesday has been and gone and no loss again for me......still needing to loose 1.5 kg to get to goal.
I have been really flat out these past few days ..helping out with Easter celebrations at Laura's school and being a taxi to Richelle .As you all know Shell came back here to live last Saturday so she has been really busy dropping her resume into all the employment agencies and going around all the nursing homes and hospital to seek out being able to do some volunteer work or gain employment. She graduated on Wednesday the 5th April and is so determined to find work in Nursing rather then just settle for any job which may come along which I do admire her for.
It is wonderful having her home .. when I went to pick her up last Saturday she said WOW Mum look at how much weight you have lost now....I was smiling as we hadnt seen each other since Jan and I was amazed at her as well since then she has lost 15 kgs herself bringing her down to 63 kgs which is so wonderful. Lol she didnt even mention to me on the phone that she was doing anything about her weight.
Ash is coming home for the holidays today so I will have my four girls here :):)...... and my d/b will be here tonight :):).
Well I'd best go .. not long until I have to go to the train station to get Ash :) .
I hope everyone has a Happy Easter..stay safe
Love Emixxxxxxxxx
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
No Loss
Hi All
Well it looks like I am going to have to be patient in loosing these last 1 .5 kgs as this week I had no loss at all. I am not too worried about it though.. they will disappear in all good time :).
I am so excited that Shell is coming home this weekend...... even if it means that I will have to fight for the bathroom lol.
I accomplished something for myself last weekend for which I am very proud and happy with.. I went and bought a full length mirror , one of those ones from homemart...I used to hate mirrors, avoid them like the plague.. looking back I am sure I used to do my hair with my eyes half shut and I never ever wanted to see myself in a full length mirror , just no way but those days are gone forever just like those days of constantly eating junk food, being a couch potato and hating not being able to do the things I used to or wanted to and this is why I dont feel upset about these last kgs... gosh my quality of life has improved way beyond these last kgs.
I hope everyone is well..will be coming to say hello very soon
Take care and have a great rest of the week
Love Em xxxxxxxx
Oh dear I seemed to have posted Richelle's birthday wishes twice..silly me
Well it looks like I am going to have to be patient in loosing these last 1 .5 kgs as this week I had no loss at all. I am not too worried about it though.. they will disappear in all good time :).
I am so excited that Shell is coming home this weekend...... even if it means that I will have to fight for the bathroom lol.
I accomplished something for myself last weekend for which I am very proud and happy with.. I went and bought a full length mirror , one of those ones from homemart...I used to hate mirrors, avoid them like the plague.. looking back I am sure I used to do my hair with my eyes half shut and I never ever wanted to see myself in a full length mirror , just no way but those days are gone forever just like those days of constantly eating junk food, being a couch potato and hating not being able to do the things I used to or wanted to and this is why I dont feel upset about these last kgs... gosh my quality of life has improved way beyond these last kgs.
I hope everyone is well..will be coming to say hello very soon
Take care and have a great rest of the week
Love Em xxxxxxxx
Oh dear I seemed to have posted Richelle's birthday wishes twice..silly me
Monday, April 03, 2006
Daughter No 2 is 19
Hi Everyone
My Second Joy is 19 today...the girl so much like me its scary, anyway am so excited because she is coming home for good as of next weekend :):):):):).
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Richelleeeee
Happy Birthday to you
Love you sweetheart xxxxoooooo
My Second Joy is 19 today...the girl so much like me its scary, anyway am so excited because she is coming home for good as of next weekend :):):):):).
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Richelleeeee
Happy Birthday to you
Love you sweetheart xxxxoooooo
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Daughter No 2 is 19
Hi Everyone
My Second Joy is 19 today...the girl so much like me its scary, anyway am so excited because she is coming home for good as of next weekend :):):):):).
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Richelleeeee
Happy Birthday to you Love you sweetheart
Hope everyone had a great weekend..be back tomorrow with weigh in results
Love Em xxxx
My Second Joy is 19 today...the girl so much like me its scary, anyway am so excited because she is coming home for good as of next weekend :):):):):).
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Richelleeeee
Happy Birthday to you Love you sweetheart
Hope everyone had a great weekend..be back tomorrow with weigh in results
Love Em xxxx
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
300 grams
Hi Everyone
300 grams is my loss for this week...this is ok..Im actually quite surprised that I havent hit a plateau as yet.....mind you had 3 weeks where I gained due to my eating way out of control days..........will be curious to see what happens from now on in as I have decided as of today to cut back on my exercise...am aiming at doing weights every day upper n lower body alternate days, incorporating chuck into this as well plus some pilates as I really want to tone some areas a bit more so this should take about 40 mins approx , then do 30 mins of cardio everyday so a bit over an hour instead of the 2 1/2 hrs min that I have been doing. I am doing this from scratch as I have done from the very beginning.. so am hoping that what I am doing is going to tone me up a bit more:).
We all had a great weekend.... sat morning was spent cleaning the house , then sat afternoon I tried my hardest to create some space which just doesnt exist here.... will definately have some fun and games next weekend when we assemble Al's new bed and desk.... time to throw out some stuff Al lol. Saturday night we went to the local show..... free entry but boy were the rides expensive... didnt have a pluto pup see I was a good girl...ummmm ok I did have a bite of a pluto pup but it was a tiny bite as my mouth has shrunk :):) lol.
Sunday we went to my g/f's daughters birthday which was a afternoon at the movies... good idea really , we watched Zathura .. now this was a good movie indeed similar to Jumanji ( which I liked ) but in outa space..girls really enjoyed it as did Molly's friends from school.
Sitting here now it is so hot.. we are supposed to be getting a storm, does this mean RAIN...What is Rain ? something that we dont see very often here thats for sure:(.
Anyway hope everyone is well..have a great rest of this week
Love Em xxxx
300 grams is my loss for this week...this is ok..Im actually quite surprised that I havent hit a plateau as yet.....mind you had 3 weeks where I gained due to my eating way out of control days..........will be curious to see what happens from now on in as I have decided as of today to cut back on my exercise...am aiming at doing weights every day upper n lower body alternate days, incorporating chuck into this as well plus some pilates as I really want to tone some areas a bit more so this should take about 40 mins approx , then do 30 mins of cardio everyday so a bit over an hour instead of the 2 1/2 hrs min that I have been doing. I am doing this from scratch as I have done from the very beginning.. so am hoping that what I am doing is going to tone me up a bit more:).
We all had a great weekend.... sat morning was spent cleaning the house , then sat afternoon I tried my hardest to create some space which just doesnt exist here.... will definately have some fun and games next weekend when we assemble Al's new bed and desk.... time to throw out some stuff Al lol. Saturday night we went to the local show..... free entry but boy were the rides expensive... didnt have a pluto pup see I was a good girl...ummmm ok I did have a bite of a pluto pup but it was a tiny bite as my mouth has shrunk :):) lol.
Sunday we went to my g/f's daughters birthday which was a afternoon at the movies... good idea really , we watched Zathura .. now this was a good movie indeed similar to Jumanji ( which I liked ) but in outa space..girls really enjoyed it as did Molly's friends from school.
Sitting here now it is so hot.. we are supposed to be getting a storm, does this mean RAIN...What is Rain ? something that we dont see very often here thats for sure:(.
Anyway hope everyone is well..have a great rest of this week
Love Em xxxx
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Thursday News
Hello
Hope everyone is well...gees arent the weeks flying, nearly the weekend again:)
I want to thank everyone again for reading and commenting on here.... does mean so much to me, your support over the past 10 months has been awsome :).
Seeing as I am so close to my GOAL ....I have been reading back through the early days of my blog, reading back over my first book here at home which basically set out why I was beginning this weight loss journey and why I was determined that this time I was going to achieve. I had printed out all the replies that I had received from fellow WW on the old site when at times the road ahead just looked too far and daunting and I began to loose faith in myself and I pasted them into this book and have re read them so many times. Never in my wildest imagination would I have ever thought I could meet ( even though its the net)such wonderful, supportive ladies as yourselves, its truly amazing!!!!!!.
Anyway I will still be around long after I reach goal....... you arent getting rid of me that easy my friends lol.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend if I dont get back.. this one for us is a pretty big one, we are off to the local show and a birthday party.... no pluto pups for Emi at the show....:) mm no I will be a good girl:)
Take care all
Love Em xxxx
Back again .......GRRRRRRRRR it seems I cant leave any comments on your blogs at the moment :( but I have read them all.. hopefully will be able to try again later :) cya
Hope everyone is well...gees arent the weeks flying, nearly the weekend again:)
I want to thank everyone again for reading and commenting on here.... does mean so much to me, your support over the past 10 months has been awsome :).
Seeing as I am so close to my GOAL ....I have been reading back through the early days of my blog, reading back over my first book here at home which basically set out why I was beginning this weight loss journey and why I was determined that this time I was going to achieve. I had printed out all the replies that I had received from fellow WW on the old site when at times the road ahead just looked too far and daunting and I began to loose faith in myself and I pasted them into this book and have re read them so many times. Never in my wildest imagination would I have ever thought I could meet ( even though its the net)such wonderful, supportive ladies as yourselves, its truly amazing!!!!!!.
Anyway I will still be around long after I reach goal....... you arent getting rid of me that easy my friends lol.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend if I dont get back.. this one for us is a pretty big one, we are off to the local show and a birthday party.... no pluto pups for Emi at the show....:) mm no I will be a good girl:)
Take care all
Love Em xxxx
Back again .......GRRRRRRRRR it seems I cant leave any comments on your blogs at the moment :( but I have read them all.. hopefully will be able to try again later :) cya
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Me again
Hi Everyone
Hope you are all well, its been a week since I posted..slack I know :( but all in all its been a good week for me. My tigers however didnt have a good week , they got beaten so badly and a few injuries so its not looking good for the next few weeks... my d/b is a Knights supporter so you can imagine how happy he is at the moment..... yeah yeah yeah lol.
We went on a picnic last Sunday to Hanging Rock, the weather was nice not too hot and it was so great to be able to do so much with the girls... its times like these that you also realise just how far you have come. I wouldnt have played footy in public 10 mths ago .. there is just NO WAY and the thought of bushwalking omg too hard or if I did I would be so puffed after the smallest way but I rather enjoy it now.
Anyway weigh in results for this week a loss of 900 grams so I am getting closer......:) It is such a great feeling........
Hope you are all doing really well
Take care
Love Em xxxxx
Hope you are all well, its been a week since I posted..slack I know :( but all in all its been a good week for me. My tigers however didnt have a good week , they got beaten so badly and a few injuries so its not looking good for the next few weeks... my d/b is a Knights supporter so you can imagine how happy he is at the moment..... yeah yeah yeah lol.
We went on a picnic last Sunday to Hanging Rock, the weather was nice not too hot and it was so great to be able to do so much with the girls... its times like these that you also realise just how far you have come. I wouldnt have played footy in public 10 mths ago .. there is just NO WAY and the thought of bushwalking omg too hard or if I did I would be so puffed after the smallest way but I rather enjoy it now.
Anyway weigh in results for this week a loss of 900 grams so I am getting closer......:) It is such a great feeling........
Hope you are all doing really well
Take care
Love Em xxxxx
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Weigh in
Hi Everyone
Well I survived the weekend pretty good....firstly the big game on Friday night, sitting here watching my tigers beat St George ( sorry Tina lol) didnt eat any potato chips now this is an achievement in itself let me tell you as there were a few multi pkts in the cupboard. Saturday we went out for dinner for Al's birthday and I had crumbed cutlets.. yes I know there was so many nice healthy choices I could have made but hey I love crumbed cutlets so I had them, with gravy and vegies.... and when we got home I had a small piece of chocolate mudcake and it was small and I have to agree here with Tina I would normally have had more then that easily but am happy with having a small piece as anymore would make me feel ill.
Sunday was my g/f's engagement dinner held at an Italian restaurant so I just had a small dish of tomato based pasta, wasnt feeling that crash hot on Sunday , my sinuses ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. So wasnt too bad and my exercise well that finished on Wednesday and didnt start up again until yesterday but that is ok too.
After all that my loss this week was 600 grams so am really happy with that.
Is anyone having mixed feelings about the BL ..... I really dont know what to make of it lately lol.
Anyway hope all is well
Take care and Smile :)
Love Emxxxxxxx
Well I survived the weekend pretty good....firstly the big game on Friday night, sitting here watching my tigers beat St George ( sorry Tina lol) didnt eat any potato chips now this is an achievement in itself let me tell you as there were a few multi pkts in the cupboard. Saturday we went out for dinner for Al's birthday and I had crumbed cutlets.. yes I know there was so many nice healthy choices I could have made but hey I love crumbed cutlets so I had them, with gravy and vegies.... and when we got home I had a small piece of chocolate mudcake and it was small and I have to agree here with Tina I would normally have had more then that easily but am happy with having a small piece as anymore would make me feel ill.
Sunday was my g/f's engagement dinner held at an Italian restaurant so I just had a small dish of tomato based pasta, wasnt feeling that crash hot on Sunday , my sinuses ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. So wasnt too bad and my exercise well that finished on Wednesday and didnt start up again until yesterday but that is ok too.
After all that my loss this week was 600 grams so am really happy with that.
Is anyone having mixed feelings about the BL ..... I really dont know what to make of it lately lol.
Anyway hope all is well
Take care and Smile :)
Love Emxxxxxxx
Friday, March 10, 2006
Miss 11 is 12 Tomorrow
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Aleaaaaaaaa
Happy Birthday to you
Love you xxxxxxx
My third angel is turning 12 tomorrow.
Hi Everyone
Hope everyone is well, as for me I have had sinus really bad these past 2 days, struggled big time with exercise yesterday so decided to give myself a few days off, or wait until I feel better as its no good pushing yourself when your sick is it?
I have a pretty big weekend coming up, we are going out for dinner tomorrow night for Al's birthday and then on Sunday I have been invited to go out for dinner for a g/f's engagement sooooooooo wish me luck here . I just hope I feel better.. Im sure I will though .
Ok well I hope you all have a great weekend... D/B just pulled up in my driveway so seeing as though I havent seen him in 2 weeks im out of here lol
Love Em xxxxxx
Back again
My tigers play tonight.......... the footy season has begun wooo hoooooooooooo
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Happy Birthday Miss 20
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Ashyyyyyyyy
Happy Birthday to you.
Love you kiddo xxxxxxxxxx
Hi All
Today is my daughters birthday.. she is 20 and so far away so am sending her lots of love and kisses and hugs .
OK weigh in results today were a loss of 900 grams ..so 3.1 TO GO TO GOAL.
Hope everyone is having a great day :)
Love Em xxx
Monday, March 06, 2006
Recap
Hi All
Just a recap on this last week.... my eating was great, exercise really good managed to do my plan everyday except Wednesday and Saturday but still managed to get 90 mins in on those days so alls good .
Feeling a little off today , we all seem to have some sort of tummy bug, the girls are fine today but mine is lingering on...... is more like having butterflies.. you know that feeling ?.
Weigh in day tomorrow..will see what it brings but seriously I am thinking here I have 4 more kgs to go then I will call it Goal.. thats in between my scales and the drs so thats a good result I think.
Hope everyone is well... have popped in on a few blogs , some of my blog buddies seem to have gone missing so have been reading a few new ones....so many inspirational women out here in blog land..even managed to get a few new ideas for breakfast and dinner so am excited about that lol.
Ok until tomorrow ..take care
Love Emxxxxxx
Just a recap on this last week.... my eating was great, exercise really good managed to do my plan everyday except Wednesday and Saturday but still managed to get 90 mins in on those days so alls good .
Feeling a little off today , we all seem to have some sort of tummy bug, the girls are fine today but mine is lingering on...... is more like having butterflies.. you know that feeling ?.
Weigh in day tomorrow..will see what it brings but seriously I am thinking here I have 4 more kgs to go then I will call it Goal.. thats in between my scales and the drs so thats a good result I think.
Hope everyone is well... have popped in on a few blogs , some of my blog buddies seem to have gone missing so have been reading a few new ones....so many inspirational women out here in blog land..even managed to get a few new ideas for breakfast and dinner so am excited about that lol.
Ok until tomorrow ..take care
Love Emxxxxxx
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Weigh in
I got this from Suzie... thankyou :)
Hi Everyone
Just a short note to say hello and let you all know my results.
I am happy to say that I had a loss of 1.5 kgs , am really happy with the result. Hope everyone is doing really well, will catch up with you all soon.
Love Em xx
Monday, February 27, 2006
Great Weekend to top off a great week
Hi All
I am so happy to report that last week I managed to stick to my planned exercise every single day even Saturday so I am very proud of myself. I had a good week with my eating, which I must admit normally is really good during the week but does tend to go a bit off track of a weekend but hey I havent done too much damage with my little treats of potato chips in the past and I figure that I am well aware of what will happen if I go back to eating these all the time so I am AWARE which is one of the main things hey.
My wonderful guy surprised me with a visit on Friday...was so unexpected, no wonder I couldnt reach him on his land line early Friday morning lol. We took the girls on a picnic to Lake Keepit yesterday, was a fabulous day, the weather was just about perfect, the company more then perfect :):) all in all a absolutely wonderful day. Ahh though he had to go back last night for work today but it was just so great to see him, the girls adore him and he is so wonderful with them..anyway enough of that lol.
I am looking forward to the biggest looser tonight..wonder who they will vote off?.. I am going to go with Jo although part of me is saying Adro here..time will tell.
Hope everyone is having a great day.. until tomorrow's weigh in byeeeee
Love Em xxx
I am so happy to report that last week I managed to stick to my planned exercise every single day even Saturday so I am very proud of myself. I had a good week with my eating, which I must admit normally is really good during the week but does tend to go a bit off track of a weekend but hey I havent done too much damage with my little treats of potato chips in the past and I figure that I am well aware of what will happen if I go back to eating these all the time so I am AWARE which is one of the main things hey.
My wonderful guy surprised me with a visit on Friday...was so unexpected, no wonder I couldnt reach him on his land line early Friday morning lol. We took the girls on a picnic to Lake Keepit yesterday, was a fabulous day, the weather was just about perfect, the company more then perfect :):) all in all a absolutely wonderful day. Ahh though he had to go back last night for work today but it was just so great to see him, the girls adore him and he is so wonderful with them..anyway enough of that lol.
I am looking forward to the biggest looser tonight..wonder who they will vote off?.. I am going to go with Jo although part of me is saying Adro here..time will tell.
Hope everyone is having a great day.. until tomorrow's weigh in byeeeee
Love Em xxx
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Welcome Back Attitude
Hi Everyone
You guys are so wonderful, I always know I can count on you all for support so once again thankyou :).
Ok well firstly , yes I had a gain, this was expected so no real shock here, damage done was 500 grams so I guess that wasnt too bad. That is all I am going to say about the past couple of weeks , they are over and done with and as of yesterday I am happy to say that my attitude has returned, my determination is on a high and last night when I finally hit the pillow I was feeling sore, tired but on top of the world........ and isnt that just the greatest feeling :).
My exercise program for the next 4 to 6 weeks will be
Mon to Fri
6am 30 mins bike, 30 mins rowing machine
12 midday 30 mins total gym ( alternate days of upper and lower body)
15 mins rowing machine, Floor exercises ( 15 mins roughly)
4.30 pm 30 mins bike, 30 mins rowing machine
Saturday
6am 30 mins bike, 30 mins rowing machine
12 midday Floor exercises ( 15 mins roughly)
4.30 30 mins bike , 30 mins stepper
Sunday
Rest day... although we normally go on a picnic, ten pin, walks etc.After this time I will cut back on the bike or rowing machine and work on the treadmill.
I am so glad I am back into exercise full swing, even though I have only been back a day and this morning, I can notice just how great I feel.
What about the biggest looser.. doesnt David look great!!!!!!!!!! I was sure Jo would go.....
Ok well hope everyone is well, am off now to catch up with you all
Take care
Love Emxxx
You guys are so wonderful, I always know I can count on you all for support so once again thankyou :).
Ok well firstly , yes I had a gain, this was expected so no real shock here, damage done was 500 grams so I guess that wasnt too bad. That is all I am going to say about the past couple of weeks , they are over and done with and as of yesterday I am happy to say that my attitude has returned, my determination is on a high and last night when I finally hit the pillow I was feeling sore, tired but on top of the world........ and isnt that just the greatest feeling :).
My exercise program for the next 4 to 6 weeks will be
Mon to Fri
6am 30 mins bike, 30 mins rowing machine
12 midday 30 mins total gym ( alternate days of upper and lower body)
15 mins rowing machine, Floor exercises ( 15 mins roughly)
4.30 pm 30 mins bike, 30 mins rowing machine
Saturday
6am 30 mins bike, 30 mins rowing machine
12 midday Floor exercises ( 15 mins roughly)
4.30 30 mins bike , 30 mins stepper
Sunday
Rest day... although we normally go on a picnic, ten pin, walks etc.After this time I will cut back on the bike or rowing machine and work on the treadmill.
I am so glad I am back into exercise full swing, even though I have only been back a day and this morning, I can notice just how great I feel.
What about the biggest looser.. doesnt David look great!!!!!!!!!! I was sure Jo would go.....
Ok well hope everyone is well, am off now to catch up with you all
Take care
Love Emxxx
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Confession
Hi All
I have a confession to make... I have eaten and eaten so much on Friday, Saturday and so far today...... there are no excuses for this. I have hardly been exercising these past two weeks and now that I have taken my eating to unbelivable heights it has come to the point where I am scared and have to sit back and take charge of my life again. Ask myself why the hell am I doing this when I am so close to my goal? I do know that I need to somehow ignore all the negativity that seems to be around me, apart from my girls, my d/b ( who is miles away ) my closest g/f who is in Sydney and my dear blog buddies (you guys) everyone else seems to be so against me... I am fed up with hearing you dont need to loose anymore weight, or you looked better bigger, or you have aged so much...... do you hear me I am sick of this and today I am taking a stand against this....the next person to say one negative thing is going to get a blast.......
The rest of today is going to be good as far as eating goes, tomorrow is going to be day 1 all over again as if it isnt the only person I will be hurting is ME!!! I have worked too hard to let it all come undone now, I need to go back and have a good long hard think about why I have been like this these past few weeks then accept it and move on. The only consolation if you can even call it that is I feel quite ill at present so my body is telling me, so I know there is no way I could go back to this way forever...... I guess I am just upset that I still havent learnt to not hurt myself when the going gets me down.
Thanx for listening
Em xxxxxxxx
I have a confession to make... I have eaten and eaten so much on Friday, Saturday and so far today...... there are no excuses for this. I have hardly been exercising these past two weeks and now that I have taken my eating to unbelivable heights it has come to the point where I am scared and have to sit back and take charge of my life again. Ask myself why the hell am I doing this when I am so close to my goal? I do know that I need to somehow ignore all the negativity that seems to be around me, apart from my girls, my d/b ( who is miles away ) my closest g/f who is in Sydney and my dear blog buddies (you guys) everyone else seems to be so against me... I am fed up with hearing you dont need to loose anymore weight, or you looked better bigger, or you have aged so much...... do you hear me I am sick of this and today I am taking a stand against this....the next person to say one negative thing is going to get a blast.......
The rest of today is going to be good as far as eating goes, tomorrow is going to be day 1 all over again as if it isnt the only person I will be hurting is ME!!! I have worked too hard to let it all come undone now, I need to go back and have a good long hard think about why I have been like this these past few weeks then accept it and move on. The only consolation if you can even call it that is I feel quite ill at present so my body is telling me, so I know there is no way I could go back to this way forever...... I guess I am just upset that I still havent learnt to not hurt myself when the going gets me down.
Thanx for listening
Em xxxxxxxx
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Love...a itch you just cant scratch
Happy Valentines Day :):)
Weigh day for me.... happy to report a loss of 1.2 kgs this week..
I watched The Biggest Looser last night for the first time as I didnt see the American one and those 12 ppl are so wonderful... I wish them all the best and boyyyy could I relate to some of their feelings when they first got on those scales...... guess we all can relate in some way or another.
Hope you all have a lovely day.... lots of smiles, cuddles, kisses, etc, my girls came out to me this morning and said Happy Valentines Day Mum , we love you....:) bought tears to my eyes as thats what its all about isnt it?.
Love Em xxxx
Weigh day for me.... happy to report a loss of 1.2 kgs this week..
I watched The Biggest Looser last night for the first time as I didnt see the American one and those 12 ppl are so wonderful... I wish them all the best and boyyyy could I relate to some of their feelings when they first got on those scales...... guess we all can relate in some way or another.
Hope you all have a lovely day.... lots of smiles, cuddles, kisses, etc, my girls came out to me this morning and said Happy Valentines Day Mum , we love you....:) bought tears to my eyes as thats what its all about isnt it?.
Love Em xxxx
Monday, February 13, 2006
Thankyou
Hi All
Firstly a big thankyou to all my blog buddies, your support is absolutlely awsome and means a great deal to me, more then I can express on here :).
Ok well here is an update on my week gone......... went back to tafe on Wednesday and no it isnt for me , I spoke to the career person at TAFE and have decided to follow my dream next yr and go for what I really want to do and that is Welfare. This is where my passion lies, so no more excuses I am just going to go for it. I have lived my life far too long as the BIG girl , have made excuses far too long based on my weight but now I cant use those excuses well wont be able to soon and even though it is important to follow your dreams/goals, I have realsied that to get to my goal weight is by far the first goal for me, then I will tackle the rest of my life...hope this makes sense.
I have been really good as far as my eating goes this past week , exercise however hasnt been what it normally is for me, only managed to do 4 hrs this past week so am not too sure what the scales will reveal tomorrow, in having said that though I just read Tina's post about housework/yard work and yeah I am the same I never think about all that as being exercise ..so maybe the scales will be kind :).
I went and had my hair cut today, feels so much better and next Monday I am going to get a tint and some foils.... have no idea what colours as yet, will discuss that next week..... butI am feeling adventurous again lol so gosh knows what I will end up with .
Well im out of here until tomorrow... enjoy the rest of your day and take care
Love Emxxxxxx
Firstly a big thankyou to all my blog buddies, your support is absolutlely awsome and means a great deal to me, more then I can express on here :).
Ok well here is an update on my week gone......... went back to tafe on Wednesday and no it isnt for me , I spoke to the career person at TAFE and have decided to follow my dream next yr and go for what I really want to do and that is Welfare. This is where my passion lies, so no more excuses I am just going to go for it. I have lived my life far too long as the BIG girl , have made excuses far too long based on my weight but now I cant use those excuses well wont be able to soon and even though it is important to follow your dreams/goals, I have realsied that to get to my goal weight is by far the first goal for me, then I will tackle the rest of my life...hope this makes sense.
I have been really good as far as my eating goes this past week , exercise however hasnt been what it normally is for me, only managed to do 4 hrs this past week so am not too sure what the scales will reveal tomorrow, in having said that though I just read Tina's post about housework/yard work and yeah I am the same I never think about all that as being exercise ..so maybe the scales will be kind :).
I went and had my hair cut today, feels so much better and next Monday I am going to get a tint and some foils.... have no idea what colours as yet, will discuss that next week..... butI am feeling adventurous again lol so gosh knows what I will end up with .
Well im out of here until tomorrow... enjoy the rest of your day and take care
Love Emxxxxxx
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
hurtful words
Hi Everyone
Hope you are all doing well..finally caught up with all your blogs.
I am really at a loss at the moment..... did weigh myself this morning as usual and had a loss of 2.1 kgs so I should be over the moon..guess I am but arent either.
My mum said some hurtful things to me on the weekend and guess I am struggling big time to deal with it all...... stuff like you look so old now, so sunkin in the face, you looked so much better before you lost this weight and you dont need to loose anymore weight, she kept going on about how I look so old now:(... I know I am 41 yrs of age and I am well aware of how my mother is and really to be honest it shouldn't upset me like it has..... I just dont understand why , guess I never will. It would be so nice to have her support but I guess thats not going to happen either :(
I went to Tafe yesterday, was a long day and the weather is still so hot here, I came away with a feeling that this course isnt for me...... wondering here if its because of how upset and alone I feel at the moment is the reason for this or whether this isnt for me. I feel so lost, I am so close to my goal , yet I feel like a failure,I feel sluggish, have lost interest in exercising,am very teary, gosh what am I doing here...... probably need a good kick up the behind hey.
OK well sorry for raving on here.. just needed to let it all out
Take care all
Love Emxxx
Hope you are all doing well..finally caught up with all your blogs.
I am really at a loss at the moment..... did weigh myself this morning as usual and had a loss of 2.1 kgs so I should be over the moon..guess I am but arent either.
My mum said some hurtful things to me on the weekend and guess I am struggling big time to deal with it all...... stuff like you look so old now, so sunkin in the face, you looked so much better before you lost this weight and you dont need to loose anymore weight, she kept going on about how I look so old now:(... I know I am 41 yrs of age and I am well aware of how my mother is and really to be honest it shouldn't upset me like it has..... I just dont understand why , guess I never will. It would be so nice to have her support but I guess thats not going to happen either :(
I went to Tafe yesterday, was a long day and the weather is still so hot here, I came away with a feeling that this course isnt for me...... wondering here if its because of how upset and alone I feel at the moment is the reason for this or whether this isnt for me. I feel so lost, I am so close to my goal , yet I feel like a failure,I feel sluggish, have lost interest in exercising,am very teary, gosh what am I doing here...... probably need a good kick up the behind hey.
OK well sorry for raving on here.. just needed to let it all out
Take care all
Love Emxxx
Friday, February 03, 2006
Howdy
Boy is it hot here....we had 42 here yesterday and today doesnt feel any less....omg will Autumn please hurry up and come.
Al absolutely loves High School... she has made a few new friends which is great and Loz is such a big girl now she is in Primary School lol.
Kinda getting really nervous about Monday and Tafe....... I guess I will worry about it all weekend then come Monday everything will be fine, its usually how it all works out hey. Exercise will definately be taking a back seat from now on, but thats ok I will still manage to get a hour at least in each day, will still get up to exercise at 6 and do my hour and it will depend on how smooth things run here when I get home as to whether I do anymore before dinner.
K well hope everyone has a great weekend , catch you soon
Love Emxxxxx
Boy is it hot here....we had 42 here yesterday and today doesnt feel any less....omg will Autumn please hurry up and come.
Al absolutely loves High School... she has made a few new friends which is great and Loz is such a big girl now she is in Primary School lol.
Kinda getting really nervous about Monday and Tafe....... I guess I will worry about it all weekend then come Monday everything will be fine, its usually how it all works out hey. Exercise will definately be taking a back seat from now on, but thats ok I will still manage to get a hour at least in each day, will still get up to exercise at 6 and do my hour and it will depend on how smooth things run here when I get home as to whether I do anymore before dinner.
K well hope everyone has a great weekend , catch you soon
Love Emxxxxx
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Back to School
Hello
I know its been a week since I last posted.... times just flies and these past 4 days have been awfully busy but I will catch up with everyone today.
Ahhh my cherubs went back to school today, its so quiet here atm lol. Miss 11 went into yr 7 , cant believe she is in high school now , she looked so grown up in her uniform and we had a bit of a personal struggle as to whether she should get her hair cut or not, her hair is very long she can almost sit on it when out but at the end of the day she decided not to and just had a trim, funny I can remember when I decided to get my long hair cut back in yr 9 some 26 yrs ago lol.Anyway off she went a bit nervous, stood close to me for a little while; will be a new adventure for her as all her friends have gone to a different school so new friends will be made.Looking at her today, wow where has all the time gone, she is nearly as tall as me and lucky for her she is the normal weight and she eats so much lol.
Miss 8 and my baby girl went into Primary School she was happy to go back to school, the holidays are a bit long . She didnt want to get her hair cut as in her words" dont you know I am growing my hair mum " all was fine when I explained that all we were having done was a trim. She is also very tall for her age, head and shoulders above most in her class and is a solid girl but our healthy eating is also helping her which is great.
The tigers game was awsome, they won 64/4 which was expected but it still was so kewl to see them play, can never miss an opportunity like that, got to meet some of the players again lol. The festival is over which means things here are back to normal and no more waiting 15 mins to use the toilet when down town.It is good though and I took the girls to the cavalcade on Saturday morning, then we all went to the buskers concert in the park, which was good.
I have been pretty good this past week, made fresh chicken rolls for the footy and took plenty of water, had a hotdog dont know why I had a hotdog as I dont really like them,but apart from that and 1 pkt of potato chips( cant go without those for too long hey) my eating has been good, exercise is good started a new workout plan as of yesterday as I am going back to Tafe next Monday to do Cert 111 in aged care, which means that for 3 days exercise isnt going to be as much as it has been so have had to think about it all and came up with the new plan.Wont go into detail as I have a sermon already here(sorry)but basically it means that Sat/Sun are going to become major exercise days.... I can make this work , I ve got to think positive here, I can go to Tafe, exercise, be there for my girls, do things of a weekend with the girls, housework, its going to be strange at first but we can make this work, scary going back to study..... wish me luck girls plssssssssssssssssssss.
Ok finally..... this week a loss of 500 grams :)
Hope everyone is well and things are good in blog land, am off now to catch up with you all
Love Em xxxxxxxxx
I know its been a week since I last posted.... times just flies and these past 4 days have been awfully busy but I will catch up with everyone today.
Ahhh my cherubs went back to school today, its so quiet here atm lol. Miss 11 went into yr 7 , cant believe she is in high school now , she looked so grown up in her uniform and we had a bit of a personal struggle as to whether she should get her hair cut or not, her hair is very long she can almost sit on it when out but at the end of the day she decided not to and just had a trim, funny I can remember when I decided to get my long hair cut back in yr 9 some 26 yrs ago lol.Anyway off she went a bit nervous, stood close to me for a little while; will be a new adventure for her as all her friends have gone to a different school so new friends will be made.Looking at her today, wow where has all the time gone, she is nearly as tall as me and lucky for her she is the normal weight and she eats so much lol.
Miss 8 and my baby girl went into Primary School she was happy to go back to school, the holidays are a bit long . She didnt want to get her hair cut as in her words" dont you know I am growing my hair mum " all was fine when I explained that all we were having done was a trim. She is also very tall for her age, head and shoulders above most in her class and is a solid girl but our healthy eating is also helping her which is great.
The tigers game was awsome, they won 64/4 which was expected but it still was so kewl to see them play, can never miss an opportunity like that, got to meet some of the players again lol. The festival is over which means things here are back to normal and no more waiting 15 mins to use the toilet when down town.It is good though and I took the girls to the cavalcade on Saturday morning, then we all went to the buskers concert in the park, which was good.
I have been pretty good this past week, made fresh chicken rolls for the footy and took plenty of water, had a hotdog dont know why I had a hotdog as I dont really like them,but apart from that and 1 pkt of potato chips( cant go without those for too long hey) my eating has been good, exercise is good started a new workout plan as of yesterday as I am going back to Tafe next Monday to do Cert 111 in aged care, which means that for 3 days exercise isnt going to be as much as it has been so have had to think about it all and came up with the new plan.Wont go into detail as I have a sermon already here(sorry)but basically it means that Sat/Sun are going to become major exercise days.... I can make this work , I ve got to think positive here, I can go to Tafe, exercise, be there for my girls, do things of a weekend with the girls, housework, its going to be strange at first but we can make this work, scary going back to study..... wish me luck girls plssssssssssssssssssss.
Ok finally..... this week a loss of 500 grams :)
Hope everyone is well and things are good in blog land, am off now to catch up with you all
Love Em xxxxxxxxx
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Off to see my tigersssss
Hello
Hope everyone is well........ thanx to everyone for your comments on my blog.... they make me smile .
Ok well firstly am happy to say that I had a loss of 500 grams,( a tub of margarine) so thats good ..... am really happy with that.
We all had a busy weekend, the festival is in full swing ....sooo many ppl,we went for a walk down Peel street on Saturday, sat and listened to some of the buskers , wow theres some talent there. Miss 8 wants to busk in Peel street, at the moment that apppears to be her dream , you gotta smile as she is so serious, who knows maybe one day soon she will, she certainly has the confidence to do it. We had a look at the stalls then had a nice lunch in the Park, followed by some shopping then home, settled back on Saturday night and watched The Dukes Of Hazzard. Did manage to get 90 mins of exercise in so that was ok.As long as I get my 2 1/2 hrs every day during the week I am happy.
I think we are movied out for the time being, went to see Narnia on Sunday morning, now I really enjoyed that, the girls loved it as did my D/B.
Now to my best news, well best news besides my loss today but it certainly is on par with that lol.. I am going to see my tigers on Friday night wooo hoooo am sooo excited as you all know well some of you know and some of you will soon enough.. I am a mad Wests Tigers fan. They are playing a match in Gunnedah against the N.S.W CRL Group 4 team so am really excited about going to see them. Gees we are the Premiers yaaa , that has a great ring about it :) :).
Ok well hope you all have a wonderful day.. will catch up with everyone during the day
Take care
Love Em xxxxxx
Hope everyone is well........ thanx to everyone for your comments on my blog.... they make me smile .
Ok well firstly am happy to say that I had a loss of 500 grams,( a tub of margarine) so thats good ..... am really happy with that.
We all had a busy weekend, the festival is in full swing ....sooo many ppl,we went for a walk down Peel street on Saturday, sat and listened to some of the buskers , wow theres some talent there. Miss 8 wants to busk in Peel street, at the moment that apppears to be her dream , you gotta smile as she is so serious, who knows maybe one day soon she will, she certainly has the confidence to do it. We had a look at the stalls then had a nice lunch in the Park, followed by some shopping then home, settled back on Saturday night and watched The Dukes Of Hazzard. Did manage to get 90 mins of exercise in so that was ok.As long as I get my 2 1/2 hrs every day during the week I am happy.
I think we are movied out for the time being, went to see Narnia on Sunday morning, now I really enjoyed that, the girls loved it as did my D/B.
Now to my best news, well best news besides my loss today but it certainly is on par with that lol.. I am going to see my tigers on Friday night wooo hoooo am sooo excited as you all know well some of you know and some of you will soon enough.. I am a mad Wests Tigers fan. They are playing a match in Gunnedah against the N.S.W CRL Group 4 team so am really excited about going to see them. Gees we are the Premiers yaaa , that has a great ring about it :) :).
Ok well hope you all have a wonderful day.. will catch up with everyone during the day
Take care
Love Em xxxxxx
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Feeling Flat
Hi All
Am feeling a tad flat today.. firsty my daughter went back to Newcastle this morning, we were all at the train station with tears in our eyes. The younger girls really get upset especially miss 8 she absolutely cries her heart out..... I decided to take them to see Chicken Little to cheer them up a bit, it worked and they liked that.
Only managed half hour on my bike this morning as I slept in....... mind you that isnt something that is the norm for me but when you have 2 dogs next door that continually bark all damn night cause their owners are away and your bedroom is at the back of the house,need I say that sleep is very much interupted. I havent done my normal 30 mins before lunch either as we were at the movies so its all up to me at least to do my hour this afternoon.......that way I will at least have 90 mins to show for Thursday.... I know I am a exercise nutter.
Hope all is well with you all....cya soon
Love Em
Am feeling a tad flat today.. firsty my daughter went back to Newcastle this morning, we were all at the train station with tears in our eyes. The younger girls really get upset especially miss 8 she absolutely cries her heart out..... I decided to take them to see Chicken Little to cheer them up a bit, it worked and they liked that.
Only managed half hour on my bike this morning as I slept in....... mind you that isnt something that is the norm for me but when you have 2 dogs next door that continually bark all damn night cause their owners are away and your bedroom is at the back of the house,need I say that sleep is very much interupted. I havent done my normal 30 mins before lunch either as we were at the movies so its all up to me at least to do my hour this afternoon.......that way I will at least have 90 mins to show for Thursday.... I know I am a exercise nutter.
Hope all is well with you all....cya soon
Love Em
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Tuesday.....out come the scales
Hi All
Weigh day today...result a loss of 2.2 kgs , am very pleased with that.
I have been back into exercising full on since I came back from Newcastle, I feel that I needed that week and a bit off from exercising as I was starting to feel like it was a chore which was kinda scary but now I am back to enjoying it, looking forward to it and wiser...
I had a nice weekend, went shopping with miss 11 and 8 on Saturday for their school stuff, saturday night was simple just watching dvds with the girls and a friend. Sunday I went to the new Wests Diggers club here for the first time, so nice and was so good to be able to sit back and relax with my D/B.
Miss 18 goes back to Newcastle on Thursday :(.... I am such a sook I know but I dont want her to go... have soooo much enjoyed having her home for the last month but I know she has to. I am not sure if miss 19 is coming back home next week for a few days or not... have to check in with her about that.......
Ok well best be off.....have a great day everyone..cya soon
Love Emxxxxxxxx
Weigh day today...result a loss of 2.2 kgs , am very pleased with that.
I have been back into exercising full on since I came back from Newcastle, I feel that I needed that week and a bit off from exercising as I was starting to feel like it was a chore which was kinda scary but now I am back to enjoying it, looking forward to it and wiser...
I had a nice weekend, went shopping with miss 11 and 8 on Saturday for their school stuff, saturday night was simple just watching dvds with the girls and a friend. Sunday I went to the new Wests Diggers club here for the first time, so nice and was so good to be able to sit back and relax with my D/B.
Miss 18 goes back to Newcastle on Thursday :(.... I am such a sook I know but I dont want her to go... have soooo much enjoyed having her home for the last month but I know she has to. I am not sure if miss 19 is coming back home next week for a few days or not... have to check in with her about that.......
Ok well best be off.....have a great day everyone..cya soon
Love Emxxxxxxxx
Friday, January 13, 2006
Hi Everyone
The heat has been awful these past few days..... we had a bit of rain again yesterday for an hr or so , then a bit last night but today is hot once again. There hasnt even been any relief of a night....even with the rain. Oh well no use complaining hey lol.
We all went to see Nanny McPhee yesterday, was enjoyable and I took my water and wasnt even tempted to buy a choc top.. now this is good I thought to myself so with a grin from ear to ear after not being tempted at the movies, we met up with a friend of mine for lunch. Lunch was good, had a prawn salad, resisted the garlic bread that was ordered by my friend, resisted the chips that miss 8 left on her plate gees thinking at this point in time how good am I lol but then came the cookies and cream cheesecake, Miss 11 and my friend sitting there eating this cheesecake, so I gave in and just had to try it, it looked so yummy even though I dont have a sweet tooth by any means as I am the potato chip queen remember lol anyway I had a small spoonful..... mmm niceeeeeee but was happy to just leave it at that......
The festival is about to begin here yet again, the campers are starting to roll in , the cowboys and cowgals are roaming around and no they dont tie their horses outside the pubs lol had to laugh when I was asked that by an american lady a few weeks back. This place comes alive at country music festival time, so busy, buskers everywhere, clubs open 24/7, I know I walked around with my mouth open the first yr we were here, was amazed. Anyway even if you dont like Country Music the festival is still definately an experience.
I am still doing my 2 1/2 hours of exercise , eating is going well, water is flowing lol so all is looking pretty rosey.Thanks to everyone who commented on my 40 kg loss.. is wonderful to have so much support and I have decided to keep drinking my water everyday but am going to make an appointment to see my dr , probably get one in 3 weeks time if I ring today, its hard to get a dr here let alone get an appointment in a hurry but theres no hurry with this just want to ask her.
Ok well hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.. take care
Love Emxxxx
The heat has been awful these past few days..... we had a bit of rain again yesterday for an hr or so , then a bit last night but today is hot once again. There hasnt even been any relief of a night....even with the rain. Oh well no use complaining hey lol.
We all went to see Nanny McPhee yesterday, was enjoyable and I took my water and wasnt even tempted to buy a choc top.. now this is good I thought to myself so with a grin from ear to ear after not being tempted at the movies, we met up with a friend of mine for lunch. Lunch was good, had a prawn salad, resisted the garlic bread that was ordered by my friend, resisted the chips that miss 8 left on her plate gees thinking at this point in time how good am I lol but then came the cookies and cream cheesecake, Miss 11 and my friend sitting there eating this cheesecake, so I gave in and just had to try it, it looked so yummy even though I dont have a sweet tooth by any means as I am the potato chip queen remember lol anyway I had a small spoonful..... mmm niceeeeeee but was happy to just leave it at that......
The festival is about to begin here yet again, the campers are starting to roll in , the cowboys and cowgals are roaming around and no they dont tie their horses outside the pubs lol had to laugh when I was asked that by an american lady a few weeks back. This place comes alive at country music festival time, so busy, buskers everywhere, clubs open 24/7, I know I walked around with my mouth open the first yr we were here, was amazed. Anyway even if you dont like Country Music the festival is still definately an experience.
I am still doing my 2 1/2 hours of exercise , eating is going well, water is flowing lol so all is looking pretty rosey.Thanks to everyone who commented on my 40 kg loss.. is wonderful to have so much support and I have decided to keep drinking my water everyday but am going to make an appointment to see my dr , probably get one in 3 weeks time if I ring today, its hard to get a dr here let alone get an appointment in a hurry but theres no hurry with this just want to ask her.
Ok well hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.. take care
Love Emxxxx
Monday, January 09, 2006
Tuesday......Weigh in day
Hi All
Weighed in this morning and am over the moon :) I lost 1.3 kgs taking my total loss now to 40 .2 kgs woooohooooooooo and it is even TTOTM.
Sooooo I have 10 kgs to go before goal on my scales or 15 kgs to go if I use the weight I was when I went to the drs.... I guess the drs would be more accurate so I will see how I go.
Ok got a question for you all .. if you can help me ... I drink a minumum of 4 .5 litres of water everyday, some days like yesterday I drink 5/6 litres now my g/f tells me thats far too much water...sheesh I didnt know there was such a thing as too much water. Now also bear in mind that besides having a cup of green tea with every meal I do not drink anything else in the day... oh on the rare occasion I might have a pepsi max or diet solo but it is very rare. So am I drinking too much water.... I do retain fluid as a rule but its no worse from the water intake I have.
Ok much appreciated if anyone can help..... hope all is well
Love Em xxxx
Weighed in this morning and am over the moon :) I lost 1.3 kgs taking my total loss now to 40 .2 kgs woooohooooooooo and it is even TTOTM.
Sooooo I have 10 kgs to go before goal on my scales or 15 kgs to go if I use the weight I was when I went to the drs.... I guess the drs would be more accurate so I will see how I go.
Ok got a question for you all .. if you can help me ... I drink a minumum of 4 .5 litres of water everyday, some days like yesterday I drink 5/6 litres now my g/f tells me thats far too much water...sheesh I didnt know there was such a thing as too much water. Now also bear in mind that besides having a cup of green tea with every meal I do not drink anything else in the day... oh on the rare occasion I might have a pepsi max or diet solo but it is very rare. So am I drinking too much water.... I do retain fluid as a rule but its no worse from the water intake I have.
Ok much appreciated if anyone can help..... hope all is well
Love Em xxxx
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Monday, Monday
Hi all
I am sooooo happy can you hear me singing...... Monday Monday so good to seee that I survived the whole weekend without a single chippeeeeeee haha
No seriously this was the first weekend in sooooo long that I didnt have a pkt of potato chips , they are my weakness but I made my goal for this month... no potato chips instead of say loosing 2 kgs etc.
I am really proud of myself, my first weekend without potato chips wooo hooooo.
The rain didnt come to anything much so the weather has been dry and hot.......
I am still doing my normal 2 1/2 hrs of exercise everyday and feel really good.. exercise definately agrees with me.
Well I hope everyone is having a lovely day... cya tomorrow as its weigh in day for me so am excited .. lets hope for the big 40 kg loss .
Take care
Love Emxxxxxxxx
I am sooooo happy can you hear me singing...... Monday Monday so good to seee that I survived the whole weekend without a single chippeeeeeee haha
No seriously this was the first weekend in sooooo long that I didnt have a pkt of potato chips , they are my weakness but I made my goal for this month... no potato chips instead of say loosing 2 kgs etc.
I am really proud of myself, my first weekend without potato chips wooo hooooo.
The rain didnt come to anything much so the weather has been dry and hot.......
I am still doing my normal 2 1/2 hrs of exercise everyday and feel really good.. exercise definately agrees with me.
Well I hope everyone is having a lovely day... cya tomorrow as its weigh in day for me so am excited .. lets hope for the big 40 kg loss .
Take care
Love Emxxxxxxxx
Friday, January 06, 2006
feeling really good
Hi Everyone
Hope all is well with you .
I feel really good , back into exercising have done 2 1/2 hrs everyday since Tuesday, have been eating really really well and drinking lots of water and boy isnt my body thanking me for it.I havent even been tempted by potato chips and today I am sure the local supermarket knew I was coming as they had so many displays of potato chips but they didnt get to me lol.
We had a lovely day yesterday, we went to Lake Keepit for the day , my 18 yr old is still here and the younger ones really love having their older sister around as does mum :). We went swimming and I hired a canoe so the three girls had heaps of fun with that.The weather has been so hot and dry but thankfully there is rain here atm so that is wonderful.
I have decided to stick to counting points.. I figure that so far it has worked for me so why change it.
Ok well I hope you are all enjoying your weekend..
Love Em xxxxxxxxxx
Hope all is well with you .
I feel really good , back into exercising have done 2 1/2 hrs everyday since Tuesday, have been eating really really well and drinking lots of water and boy isnt my body thanking me for it.I havent even been tempted by potato chips and today I am sure the local supermarket knew I was coming as they had so many displays of potato chips but they didnt get to me lol.
We had a lovely day yesterday, we went to Lake Keepit for the day , my 18 yr old is still here and the younger ones really love having their older sister around as does mum :). We went swimming and I hired a canoe so the three girls had heaps of fun with that.The weather has been so hot and dry but thankfully there is rain here atm so that is wonderful.
I have decided to stick to counting points.. I figure that so far it has worked for me so why change it.
Ok well I hope you are all enjoying your weekend..
Love Em xxxxxxxxxx
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Happy New Year Everyone
Hi All
Well I am back home and yes we all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. It was so good to catch up with my family...some hadnt seen me since june so they really noticed a difference which was great..still get a laugh when I think about some of the comments made .. oh well thats brothers for you . Newcastle changes everytime I go home I am sure of it and the humidity knocked us a bit especially last Sunday it was a killer. We really enjoyed going to the beach..especially Al and Loz, they had so much fun...aww we all miss the beach.
I went out for the New year with some old friends.. had a great night, dancing and singing only thing is it went to quick but it is nice to be back home.
Ok now I had to face the scales this morning really had myself convinced that I had done major damage... not due to the fact of overeating endlessly just the fact I hadnt exercised and mum is still such a shocker when it comes to cooking and I didnt really plan well with taking my " Diet food" lol mums words exactly with me. Anyway the damage was 1 kg which was such a relief... yes I know I should be over my 40 kgs by now but alas I am 38.9 kgs down and Back on track today with my exercise and eating . I promised myself I wouldnt beat myself up over this so am pleased to say I have kept that promise to myself :-).
I am not sure about the no count program.. really have to read a bit more into it for the moment before I decide which way to go although it seems to be working really well for a few ppl.
Well I am off now.. was so good to read everyones blogs and catch up and I really am looking forward to keeping in touch with everyone in 2006....
Take care
Love Emxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well I am back home and yes we all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. It was so good to catch up with my family...some hadnt seen me since june so they really noticed a difference which was great..still get a laugh when I think about some of the comments made .. oh well thats brothers for you . Newcastle changes everytime I go home I am sure of it and the humidity knocked us a bit especially last Sunday it was a killer. We really enjoyed going to the beach..especially Al and Loz, they had so much fun...aww we all miss the beach.
I went out for the New year with some old friends.. had a great night, dancing and singing only thing is it went to quick but it is nice to be back home.
Ok now I had to face the scales this morning really had myself convinced that I had done major damage... not due to the fact of overeating endlessly just the fact I hadnt exercised and mum is still such a shocker when it comes to cooking and I didnt really plan well with taking my " Diet food" lol mums words exactly with me. Anyway the damage was 1 kg which was such a relief... yes I know I should be over my 40 kgs by now but alas I am 38.9 kgs down and Back on track today with my exercise and eating . I promised myself I wouldnt beat myself up over this so am pleased to say I have kept that promise to myself :-).
I am not sure about the no count program.. really have to read a bit more into it for the moment before I decide which way to go although it seems to be working really well for a few ppl.
Well I am off now.. was so good to read everyones blogs and catch up and I really am looking forward to keeping in touch with everyone in 2006....
Take care
Love Emxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monday, December 19, 2005
Merry Christmas(20th Dec)
Hi Everyone
Well Christmas is only a few days away .. hope everyone is all organised.
Weigh in day for me and I needed to loose 1.1 kgs to take my total loss to 40 kg.... well I didnt make the 40 kg loss:-( lost 1 kg making my loss 39.9...Can you believe it so close but so far...ahh well doesnt matter.... keep telling myself this as I am a little bit disappointed.. I guess thats silly but I just wanted to be able to say 40 kgs gone for good.
Ok well I wont be back here until the New year..... so I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope you all have a wonderful time with family and friends .
Lots of Love
Em xxxxxxxxxxx
Well Christmas is only a few days away .. hope everyone is all organised.
Weigh in day for me and I needed to loose 1.1 kgs to take my total loss to 40 kg.... well I didnt make the 40 kg loss:-( lost 1 kg making my loss 39.9...Can you believe it so close but so far...ahh well doesnt matter.... keep telling myself this as I am a little bit disappointed.. I guess thats silly but I just wanted to be able to say 40 kgs gone for good.
Ok well I wont be back here until the New year..... so I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope you all have a wonderful time with family and friends .
Lots of Love
Em xxxxxxxxxxx
Monday, December 12, 2005
38.9 ( 13th dec)
Howdy everyone
Hope everyone is well and staying positive.... is such a busy time of the year but I love Christmas....so exciting.
We went and had a look at some of the decorated houses ... some ppl go to so much effort..... must admit our house looks quite good too.
We went to Carols in the Park last Sunday..... sang our hearts out.
Survived my birthday pretty good... had a piece of cake but basically just watched what I ate and all was good. Hopped on the scales this morning and had lost 1.1 kg which was good seeing as though I gave myself Friday off from exercise and did the bare minimum on the weekend. I cant believe that I have nearly lost 40 kgs... really do hope that next week the scales will register that 1.1 loss needed to make 40 kgs but if they dont alls good .
Ok well take care everyone and enjoy your week..
Hope everyone is well and staying positive.... is such a busy time of the year but I love Christmas....so exciting.
We went and had a look at some of the decorated houses ... some ppl go to so much effort..... must admit our house looks quite good too.
We went to Carols in the Park last Sunday..... sang our hearts out.
Survived my birthday pretty good... had a piece of cake but basically just watched what I ate and all was good. Hopped on the scales this morning and had lost 1.1 kg which was good seeing as though I gave myself Friday off from exercise and did the bare minimum on the weekend. I cant believe that I have nearly lost 40 kgs... really do hope that next week the scales will register that 1.1 loss needed to make 40 kgs but if they dont alls good .
Ok well take care everyone and enjoy your week..
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Happy Birthday to me
Hi everyone
I have had so much trouble trying to read all your blogs this week.. has been very annoying.
Ok today is my birthday....sweet 41:-). My 19 yr old is coming home so at least I will have 3 of my girls here... would have been so wonderful to have the 4 but these things cant be helped. She did ring me early and sing happy birthday to me so was happy about that. My D/B bought me a gold bracelet sooo beautiful and the 2 littlies bought me a watch and perfume so I was a very lucky girl.
I lost 1.8 kgs when I weighed myself on Tuesday... taking my total loss now to 37.8 kgs gone for good. I am hoping and have set myself a mini goal to have lost 40 kgs by Christmas..... hope I can achieve this.
Ok well I hope everyone has a great weekend ..... take care
Love Emxxxxxxx
I have had so much trouble trying to read all your blogs this week.. has been very annoying.
Ok today is my birthday....sweet 41:-). My 19 yr old is coming home so at least I will have 3 of my girls here... would have been so wonderful to have the 4 but these things cant be helped. She did ring me early and sing happy birthday to me so was happy about that. My D/B bought me a gold bracelet sooo beautiful and the 2 littlies bought me a watch and perfume so I was a very lucky girl.
I lost 1.8 kgs when I weighed myself on Tuesday... taking my total loss now to 37.8 kgs gone for good. I am hoping and have set myself a mini goal to have lost 40 kgs by Christmas..... hope I can achieve this.
Ok well I hope everyone has a great weekend ..... take care
Love Emxxxxxxx
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Mixed Bag Today(Friday)
Hi Everyone
Firstly I want to say that I have read some amazing blogs this morning.. truly inspirational women....women who have made me sit up and have a long hard think. I have been rather sluggish the past 2 days .. I have stuck to my points and exercised but there just hasnt been that oomphhhhh behind it. I have lied in bed and thought oh I dont feel good... or it wouldnt matter if I missed this mornings exercising when in all honesty there wasnt anything wrong with me just seemed to be searching for an excuse not to go exercise. I know above all that I need to exercise so after reading these blogs I have decided to get my act together and go find that oomph!!!!!!!!!!(ATTITUDE).
I made this yummy vegetable slice last night.... the original recipe (Asparagus and Ham slice) came from Annette Sym's Cookbook but I didnt use Ham instead I used carrott and peas.... girls loved it too.
I had Al's Yr 7 Orientation Day yesterday cant believe Al is off to High School next year only seems like yesterday I was leaving her in Kindergarten. Looking back over these past few years and what we as a family have endured and overcome to get to where we all are today brings tears and a smile to my face. I know what it is like to overcome hurdles.. to survive when you somehow dont know how that is going to happen and if there really is such a thing as a rainbow at the end but there is and that is how I know that I will get to my goal... this is what makes me continue no matter what hurdle appears. I know Im sort of rambling here but I need to see this for myself.. be able to go back and read over this the next few weeks as it is pretty scary for me thinking about my birthday dinner, miss 7's birthday, Christmas parties, Christmas and New Year all scary times when food and drink are going to be in plenty... ohhh but I know what I have to do, I have worked to hard and come to far to stop so continue I will regardless. If I eat or drink a bit too much I am not going to beat myself up about it (am I em !!!!) I will move on and make the next day count and so on and so on. Ok well there you go its in my mind nice and clear for now and here for future reference.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Take care
Love Emxxxx
Firstly I want to say that I have read some amazing blogs this morning.. truly inspirational women....women who have made me sit up and have a long hard think. I have been rather sluggish the past 2 days .. I have stuck to my points and exercised but there just hasnt been that oomphhhhh behind it. I have lied in bed and thought oh I dont feel good... or it wouldnt matter if I missed this mornings exercising when in all honesty there wasnt anything wrong with me just seemed to be searching for an excuse not to go exercise. I know above all that I need to exercise so after reading these blogs I have decided to get my act together and go find that oomph!!!!!!!!!!(ATTITUDE).
I made this yummy vegetable slice last night.... the original recipe (Asparagus and Ham slice) came from Annette Sym's Cookbook but I didnt use Ham instead I used carrott and peas.... girls loved it too.
I had Al's Yr 7 Orientation Day yesterday cant believe Al is off to High School next year only seems like yesterday I was leaving her in Kindergarten. Looking back over these past few years and what we as a family have endured and overcome to get to where we all are today brings tears and a smile to my face. I know what it is like to overcome hurdles.. to survive when you somehow dont know how that is going to happen and if there really is such a thing as a rainbow at the end but there is and that is how I know that I will get to my goal... this is what makes me continue no matter what hurdle appears. I know Im sort of rambling here but I need to see this for myself.. be able to go back and read over this the next few weeks as it is pretty scary for me thinking about my birthday dinner, miss 7's birthday, Christmas parties, Christmas and New Year all scary times when food and drink are going to be in plenty... ohhh but I know what I have to do, I have worked to hard and come to far to stop so continue I will regardless. If I eat or drink a bit too much I am not going to beat myself up about it (am I em !!!!) I will move on and make the next day count and so on and so on. Ok well there you go its in my mind nice and clear for now and here for future reference.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Take care
Love Emxxxx
Monday, November 28, 2005
Still Here
Hi Everyone
Well its Tuesday .. weigh in day and this week I am happy to say that I lost 900 grams :-). It is so great to see the scales go down a little more each week and I am finding myself doing little cheers and jumps and eyeing myself off in windows and mirrors omg am I becoming vein lol
Ok news on my g/f, she had the operation last week and they got all the tumour and the outlook for her is very good. This is such a relief, am extremely happy for her and her kids goes without saying hey.
We all had a busy weekend, Christmas shopping, birthday party( wasnt a really good girl) but the scales were kind, must be the exercise I do which helps with this. We put up the Christmas tree , looks beautiful, and the window decorations and this weekend some friends are coming over to help with the outside decorations.
The weather wasnt really good here last weekend, Saturday was a stinking hot day, then storms and wild winds Sat night followed by a windy wet Sunday which turned cold . The last two nights and mornings have been quite cold and today it looks as rain isnt too far away again. I mowed the front and back yard this morning .. left my new phone inside.. good idea hey lol.
Ok well hope everyone is having a great week...
Cya Em xxx
PS ( Is definately Tuesday 2 46 pm ... cant change my date etc )
Well its Tuesday .. weigh in day and this week I am happy to say that I lost 900 grams :-). It is so great to see the scales go down a little more each week and I am finding myself doing little cheers and jumps and eyeing myself off in windows and mirrors omg am I becoming vein lol
Ok news on my g/f, she had the operation last week and they got all the tumour and the outlook for her is very good. This is such a relief, am extremely happy for her and her kids goes without saying hey.
We all had a busy weekend, Christmas shopping, birthday party( wasnt a really good girl) but the scales were kind, must be the exercise I do which helps with this. We put up the Christmas tree , looks beautiful, and the window decorations and this weekend some friends are coming over to help with the outside decorations.
The weather wasnt really good here last weekend, Saturday was a stinking hot day, then storms and wild winds Sat night followed by a windy wet Sunday which turned cold . The last two nights and mornings have been quite cold and today it looks as rain isnt too far away again. I mowed the front and back yard this morning .. left my new phone inside.. good idea hey lol.
Ok well hope everyone is having a great week...
Cya Em xxx
PS ( Is definately Tuesday 2 46 pm ... cant change my date etc )
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Weigh in day again
Hi
Just a quick hello to let you all know that this week I lost 400 grams.......
I did my rowing again today ... gees its hard but I will get there.... I am determined.
Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their week
Take care
Em xxxx
Just a quick hello to let you all know that this week I lost 400 grams.......
I did my rowing again today ... gees its hard but I will get there.... I am determined.
Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their week
Take care
Em xxxx
Monday, November 21, 2005
Change of Exercise
Hi Everyone
Hope you all had a great weekend... the girls and I did. On Saturday we went shopping bought some Christmas pressies, got some really good bargains esp for my older girls which is always a good thing. Yesterday we went to Apsley Falls at Walcha, we had a picnic then we went for a walk around the falls, so peaceful and beautiful, Al actually said to me to slow down as she couldnt keep up lol ... now that is a good thing to hear.
Did my measurements on Sat .... my total loss now is 148.5 cms and I ve lost the most off my hips woo hooooo am excited about that as my hips have always been so much bigger then the rest of me . I really think those exercises I ve been doing from the hip and thigh diet are working or it could be just a combination of everything.
Today however I have changed my exercise program... now I will be doing 30 mins on my bike,treadmill,air walker(yay a friend was able to fix that for me) and stepper taking that to a daily total of 2 hrs. Then I will do my arm weights every second day for 20 mins, the days I dont do my arm weights I will do a variety of exercises for 20 mins and finally I have converted my total gym into a rowing machine so will try and I do mean try to do 15 mins a day on that. This morning I found it difficult but I guess like all new things will take time as I can clearly remember how hard I found the stepper and treadmill to begin with. I will see how this goes for a few weeks plus I want to go for a few walks with the girls:-).
Ok well bye for now... take care
Love Emixx
Hope you all had a great weekend... the girls and I did. On Saturday we went shopping bought some Christmas pressies, got some really good bargains esp for my older girls which is always a good thing. Yesterday we went to Apsley Falls at Walcha, we had a picnic then we went for a walk around the falls, so peaceful and beautiful, Al actually said to me to slow down as she couldnt keep up lol ... now that is a good thing to hear.
Did my measurements on Sat .... my total loss now is 148.5 cms and I ve lost the most off my hips woo hooooo am excited about that as my hips have always been so much bigger then the rest of me . I really think those exercises I ve been doing from the hip and thigh diet are working or it could be just a combination of everything.
Today however I have changed my exercise program... now I will be doing 30 mins on my bike,treadmill,air walker(yay a friend was able to fix that for me) and stepper taking that to a daily total of 2 hrs. Then I will do my arm weights every second day for 20 mins, the days I dont do my arm weights I will do a variety of exercises for 20 mins and finally I have converted my total gym into a rowing machine so will try and I do mean try to do 15 mins a day on that. This morning I found it difficult but I guess like all new things will take time as I can clearly remember how hard I found the stepper and treadmill to begin with. I will see how this goes for a few weeks plus I want to go for a few walks with the girls:-).
Ok well bye for now... take care
Love Emixx
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Feeling better
Hi everyone
Firstly I want to say thank you to Suzie and Karen for caring..... your words mean a lot thankyou once again :-).
I am feeling better, my g/f is home at the moment as they cant do the operation just yet due to machine failure so they sent her home for the time being. I am so amazed at just how much inner strength my g/f has and even my g/f that had breast cancer and lost a breast has.... they are truly wonderful ppl.
I have been good with eating after Sunday.. omg what a day that was am still kinda annoyed at myself but it happened and I cant alter that so all I could do was move ahead and get back on track Monday which I did. I am still doing my 2 1/2 hrs of exercise everyday as it really helps my mind as well as my body.
Al had a wonderful time in Canberra ..so good to have her home though :-).
Finally yesterday was weigh in day for me .. doesnt it come around quickly .. anyway I lost 500 grams ( 1 of suzies tubs of margarine/butter lol) so gotta be happy with that.
Hope everyone is well and enjoying their week..will try and catch up with all your blogs real soon.
Take care
Love Emixx
Firstly I want to say thank you to Suzie and Karen for caring..... your words mean a lot thankyou once again :-).
I am feeling better, my g/f is home at the moment as they cant do the operation just yet due to machine failure so they sent her home for the time being. I am so amazed at just how much inner strength my g/f has and even my g/f that had breast cancer and lost a breast has.... they are truly wonderful ppl.
I have been good with eating after Sunday.. omg what a day that was am still kinda annoyed at myself but it happened and I cant alter that so all I could do was move ahead and get back on track Monday which I did. I am still doing my 2 1/2 hrs of exercise everyday as it really helps my mind as well as my body.
Al had a wonderful time in Canberra ..so good to have her home though :-).
Finally yesterday was weigh in day for me .. doesnt it come around quickly .. anyway I lost 500 grams ( 1 of suzies tubs of margarine/butter lol) so gotta be happy with that.
Hope everyone is well and enjoying their week..will try and catch up with all your blogs real soon.
Take care
Love Emixx
Sunday, November 13, 2005
so sad
Hi
I am feeling so many emotions here atm...anger, sadness, scared, annoyed u name it I am feeling it. I received some awful news yesterday morning my g/f in Newcastle has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and the drs dont give much hope. She is currently in hospital awaiting more tests which are to be done tomorrow. I feel so sad, so angry as she has 4 kids why why why ? I am a believer, I do have my faith but its times like this that I just struggle to understand.
Once again though this isnt about me so how dare I eat bad foods, foods that I know I shouldnt eat, that I know I dont want to eat, that I know I dont even enjoy so why do I do it? Why do I hurt myself, I thought I had overcome this but apparently not. I am trying so hard to come to terms with this.. just doesnt seem real.
Ahh sorry about this negative entry... hope everyone is doing really well and enjoying their weekend. Emi
I am feeling so many emotions here atm...anger, sadness, scared, annoyed u name it I am feeling it. I received some awful news yesterday morning my g/f in Newcastle has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and the drs dont give much hope. She is currently in hospital awaiting more tests which are to be done tomorrow. I feel so sad, so angry as she has 4 kids why why why ? I am a believer, I do have my faith but its times like this that I just struggle to understand.
Once again though this isnt about me so how dare I eat bad foods, foods that I know I shouldnt eat, that I know I dont want to eat, that I know I dont even enjoy so why do I do it? Why do I hurt myself, I thought I had overcome this but apparently not. I am trying so hard to come to terms with this.. just doesnt seem real.
Ahh sorry about this negative entry... hope everyone is doing really well and enjoying their weekend. Emi
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Silly Me
Hello again
I forgot to tell you all how much weight I lost this week..silly me. I lost 1.7 kgs so am really really happy with that:-).
I know I am still cursing myself for mowing my phone....
Take care
Love Emixx
I forgot to tell you all how much weight I lost this week..silly me. I lost 1.7 kgs so am really really happy with that:-).
I know I am still cursing myself for mowing my phone....
Take care
Love Emixx
Weigh Day
Howdy
Woke up this morning feeling a lot better , had a good nights sleep for a change ( doesnt that make a world of difference to begin with). I think a combination of having that virus last week and lack of sleep from that and then my worry about Al's trip had just made me a mess. I didnt exercise Saturday, Sunday or yesterday so that wouldnt have helped my cause either.... for me exercise just boosts me so much. Its funny you know just reading that last bit a few months ago I wouldnt have known that gawd what was exercise other then housework and walking around the shops.
Im still worried about Al but not to the extent of yesterday.. just hope and pray they will all be safe. It is so scary when you think about it, all those ppl arrested in Sydney and Melbourne last night apparently there being a real threat of an attack... wonder when it will all end if ever hey.
I mowed my lawn this morning and also my mobile phone :-( Cant believe that happened but the proof is sitting out the back on the garbage. I diverted my phone to my mobile and it must have fell out of my pocket and of course I didnt realise this until it was too late.So guess I will be looking to buy a new one damn!!!!.
Ok well I am off to do some ironing.........
Hope everyone is having a lovely day
Love Emixxx
Woke up this morning feeling a lot better , had a good nights sleep for a change ( doesnt that make a world of difference to begin with). I think a combination of having that virus last week and lack of sleep from that and then my worry about Al's trip had just made me a mess. I didnt exercise Saturday, Sunday or yesterday so that wouldnt have helped my cause either.... for me exercise just boosts me so much. Its funny you know just reading that last bit a few months ago I wouldnt have known that gawd what was exercise other then housework and walking around the shops.
Im still worried about Al but not to the extent of yesterday.. just hope and pray they will all be safe. It is so scary when you think about it, all those ppl arrested in Sydney and Melbourne last night apparently there being a real threat of an attack... wonder when it will all end if ever hey.
I mowed my lawn this morning and also my mobile phone :-( Cant believe that happened but the proof is sitting out the back on the garbage. I diverted my phone to my mobile and it must have fell out of my pocket and of course I didnt realise this until it was too late.So guess I will be looking to buy a new one damn!!!!.
Ok well I am off to do some ironing.........
Hope everyone is having a lovely day
Love Emixxx
Monday, November 07, 2005
Monday
Hi Everyone
Sometimes I really think I am loosing the plot........
Miss 11 left this morning on a school excursion to Canberra , she was all excited but said she would miss me and her little sister( of course) and all I could do was cry. I was able to hold back the tears until she got on the bus which was good as she would have got upset if she had seen them. I had a bad weekend, tears as I didnt want her to go. I am such a worry wart and all I can think of is these bloody terrorists and just wanted to keep her with me. I know I had to let her go though as it is a wonderful experience for her, just got to pray she and all the rest of the kids and teachers will be ok. I really am loosing the plot.... didnt see any other parents with tears, wonder if any other parent has had thoughts like mine? I know Al's friends parents are fine with it all.......Friday hurry up and come please , its going to be a hard week for L and I without Al :-(
Hope all is well with you all
Love Emixx
Sometimes I really think I am loosing the plot........
Miss 11 left this morning on a school excursion to Canberra , she was all excited but said she would miss me and her little sister( of course) and all I could do was cry. I was able to hold back the tears until she got on the bus which was good as she would have got upset if she had seen them. I had a bad weekend, tears as I didnt want her to go. I am such a worry wart and all I can think of is these bloody terrorists and just wanted to keep her with me. I know I had to let her go though as it is a wonderful experience for her, just got to pray she and all the rest of the kids and teachers will be ok. I really am loosing the plot.... didnt see any other parents with tears, wonder if any other parent has had thoughts like mine? I know Al's friends parents are fine with it all.......Friday hurry up and come please , its going to be a hard week for L and I without Al :-(
Hope all is well with you all
Love Emixx
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
mixed emotions
Hi everyone
Weigh in day for me yesterday...I lost 700 grams this week.
I should be over the moon but for some reason I'm not......... am feeling a bit emotional atm.. on the verge of tears and to cap it off have been sick with some sort of virus which consists of massive headaches. I have been so sick Monday and yesterday that I couldnt exercise which makes me feel bad... I just seem to be so different when I exercise ...so on top of my world. Im guessing that the combination of being sick and not exercising has just bought me down .
I hope everyone is doing well :-)
Love Emixx
Weigh in day for me yesterday...I lost 700 grams this week.
I should be over the moon but for some reason I'm not......... am feeling a bit emotional atm.. on the verge of tears and to cap it off have been sick with some sort of virus which consists of massive headaches. I have been so sick Monday and yesterday that I couldnt exercise which makes me feel bad... I just seem to be so different when I exercise ...so on top of my world. Im guessing that the combination of being sick and not exercising has just bought me down .
I hope everyone is doing well :-)
Love Emixx
Friday, October 28, 2005
Friends
Hi everyone
Just reflecting on the past few days and my friends. I have caught up with a few this past week gone and done the cuppa thing and their comments have been really great.
They now tell me that I am starting to get a figure (my reply) What didnt I have one before ! You are changing shape (my reply) What to a square now ? You are really looking good Em ( my reply) What did I look awful before? lol. They just shake their heads and say Em you know what we mean and yes I do know what they mean, I am actually starting to get real good curves, my body is definately changing shape which for me is soooo great as I didnt want to just become a smaller version of the shape I was ( if you know what I mean):-).
I am going out tomorrow nite a girls nite out and am even going to have a couple of drinks without feeling guilty here .. I figure I do enough exercise and basically stick to my points everyday and I never use any of my bonus points so a couple of drinks isnt going to hurt me. I think its ok as long as I keep it in perspective and know that its not going to be an everyday or weekly occurance for me.
Ok well hope everyone is going well and have a great weekend.
Love Emi xxxx
Just reflecting on the past few days and my friends. I have caught up with a few this past week gone and done the cuppa thing and their comments have been really great.
They now tell me that I am starting to get a figure (my reply) What didnt I have one before ! You are changing shape (my reply) What to a square now ? You are really looking good Em ( my reply) What did I look awful before? lol. They just shake their heads and say Em you know what we mean and yes I do know what they mean, I am actually starting to get real good curves, my body is definately changing shape which for me is soooo great as I didnt want to just become a smaller version of the shape I was ( if you know what I mean):-).
I am going out tomorrow nite a girls nite out and am even going to have a couple of drinks without feeling guilty here .. I figure I do enough exercise and basically stick to my points everyday and I never use any of my bonus points so a couple of drinks isnt going to hurt me. I think its ok as long as I keep it in perspective and know that its not going to be an everyday or weekly occurance for me.
Ok well hope everyone is going well and have a great weekend.
Love Emi xxxx
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Weigh in
Hi everyone
I lost 1.5 kgs this week, taking my total now to 31.8 kgs gone for good. I really believe for me that when I found a inner peace within myself that this weight loss journey for me has been better. I can still remember the times where I was obsessed with it all, wouldnt go out for lunch with g/fs, wouldnt eat anything like a potato chip or chocolate and if I did omg the guilt was so awful that I felt down in the dumps for days.
I have no idea why I loose everyweek and because I dont go to meetings or even do the home program anymore I really cant ask anyone. I have just put it down to the amount of exercise I do 6 days a week... has to be that cause I still have those potato chips.. and more potato chips.....
I took my girls to see sky high on Sunday.. was different , they enjoyed it so that was great and I even had a choc top icecream without feeling guilty so I guess I have come a long way and should be proud of myself.
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their week..... take care
Love Emixxx
I lost 1.5 kgs this week, taking my total now to 31.8 kgs gone for good. I really believe for me that when I found a inner peace within myself that this weight loss journey for me has been better. I can still remember the times where I was obsessed with it all, wouldnt go out for lunch with g/fs, wouldnt eat anything like a potato chip or chocolate and if I did omg the guilt was so awful that I felt down in the dumps for days.
I have no idea why I loose everyweek and because I dont go to meetings or even do the home program anymore I really cant ask anyone. I have just put it down to the amount of exercise I do 6 days a week... has to be that cause I still have those potato chips.. and more potato chips.....
I took my girls to see sky high on Sunday.. was different , they enjoyed it so that was great and I even had a choc top icecream without feeling guilty so I guess I have come a long way and should be proud of myself.
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their week..... take care
Love Emixxx
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Hope you liked as much as me
DON"T QUIT
When you've eaten too much and u cant write it down
And u feel like the biggest failure in town
When u want to give up because u gave in
and forget all about being healthy and thin
So What ! u went over your points a bit
Its your next move that counts
SO DONT U QUIT
Its a moment of truth an attitude change
Its learning the skills to get back in your range
It's telling yourself "you've done great up till now
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow"
Its part of your journey toward reaching your goal
Your still going to make it just stay in control
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace
if you summon the will to get back in the race
But, often the struggler's when losing their grip
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip
And learn to late when the damage is done
that the race wasn't over..they still could have won
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow
but facing each challenge will help you to grow
Success is failure turned in side out
the silver tint in a cloud of doubt
When u are pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit
IF U BITE IT U WRITE IT .. BUT DON'T U QUIT..author unknown
I got this from the WW community and think its great.......
When you've eaten too much and u cant write it down
And u feel like the biggest failure in town
When u want to give up because u gave in
and forget all about being healthy and thin
So What ! u went over your points a bit
Its your next move that counts
SO DONT U QUIT
Its a moment of truth an attitude change
Its learning the skills to get back in your range
It's telling yourself "you've done great up till now
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow"
Its part of your journey toward reaching your goal
Your still going to make it just stay in control
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace
if you summon the will to get back in the race
But, often the struggler's when losing their grip
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip
And learn to late when the damage is done
that the race wasn't over..they still could have won
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow
but facing each challenge will help you to grow
Success is failure turned in side out
the silver tint in a cloud of doubt
When u are pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit
IF U BITE IT U WRITE IT .. BUT DON'T U QUIT..author unknown
I got this from the WW community and think its great.......
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Weigh in today
Hello everyone
Weighed today and this week I lost 900 grams.... am over the moon.
Everything is going pretty good, am really enjoying my exercises at the moment. I was given a Air swing at the weekend and included it into my exercise program but today it broke :-(. I was so lucky I didnt break my leg or much worse as I exercise in my garage and of course cement floor. Was excited about having another piece of equipment too... maybe it can be fixed hope sooo.
Ok well best go .. girls are waiting for me to help with their homework. Hope everyone is having a great week and take care
Love Emixx
Weighed today and this week I lost 900 grams.... am over the moon.
Everything is going pretty good, am really enjoying my exercises at the moment. I was given a Air swing at the weekend and included it into my exercise program but today it broke :-(. I was so lucky I didnt break my leg or much worse as I exercise in my garage and of course cement floor. Was excited about having another piece of equipment too... maybe it can be fixed hope sooo.
Ok well best go .. girls are waiting for me to help with their homework. Hope everyone is having a great week and take care
Love Emixx
Friday, October 14, 2005
Cleansing of the mind
Hi everyone :-)
I have read some truly inspirational blogs this morning and have come to realise that this weight loss journey is also in a sense a cleansing of your mind. There are so many fears , insecurities still holding me back and I am sure I am not alone here in that. I read Karens blog and for some unknown reason I cant leave a comment.... but I just wanted to say that I have that quote as a fridge magnet just I ve never taken the time to try and live by it. I understand what you mean about the bike Karen as I have often thought about getting one myself and riding with my girls but have held back because I think to myself that ppl will say gees she needs to ride more often.You have certainly given me a lot to think about as well as Suzy, and Jak's posts always find them inspirational... as I do a lot more recently with Lee-annes posts as well. I dont read that many blogs...know I should as everyone is wonderful in their own way of dealing with this weight loss journey.
I have been back into the full swing of things with my exercise..... have done 2 1/2 hours everyday so am really happy with that. I have even managed to do those arm exercises everyday in the hope that my arms will tone up at least a little bit.
K well I hope everyone has a great weekend, good luck with your weighins Karen and Jak ( hope I can comment soon on blogs).
Take care
Love Emixxxxxx
I have read some truly inspirational blogs this morning and have come to realise that this weight loss journey is also in a sense a cleansing of your mind. There are so many fears , insecurities still holding me back and I am sure I am not alone here in that. I read Karens blog and for some unknown reason I cant leave a comment.... but I just wanted to say that I have that quote as a fridge magnet just I ve never taken the time to try and live by it. I understand what you mean about the bike Karen as I have often thought about getting one myself and riding with my girls but have held back because I think to myself that ppl will say gees she needs to ride more often.You have certainly given me a lot to think about as well as Suzy, and Jak's posts always find them inspirational... as I do a lot more recently with Lee-annes posts as well. I dont read that many blogs...know I should as everyone is wonderful in their own way of dealing with this weight loss journey.
I have been back into the full swing of things with my exercise..... have done 2 1/2 hours everyday so am really happy with that. I have even managed to do those arm exercises everyday in the hope that my arms will tone up at least a little bit.
K well I hope everyone has a great weekend, good luck with your weighins Karen and Jak ( hope I can comment soon on blogs).
Take care
Love Emixxxxxx
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Weigh in day
Hi everyone
Weigh in day again today am very happy to report that I lost 1.5 kg this week.
Girls went back to school yesterday so I was up at 6 and into my exercises, felt really tired last night but fantastic as well. I missed that feeling the past 2 weeks. I have been doing my stepper everyday and I am also doing more with my total gym basically just concentrating on my top half though. I tried these arm exercises that were in a blog that I linked from Jak's blog and I did them this morning and omg did they kill. I could really feel the whole sensation of it all so I really think in time and if I manage to do these everyday as well as total gym every second day that there is hope for my arms ( alleluia).
I wanted to have a mushroom and chicken omelette for lunch today but silly me didnt refrigerate what was left over from Saturday and it went off. I am new to mushrooms and so wanted that gotta make up for 40 years of not eating them havent I lol. Oh well I had a toasted chicken, cheese and pineapple sandwich instead was yummmy too.
I got my mammogram results back yesterday all clear so that is a bigggg relief.
Ok well that all from me today... hope everyone is well.
Emixx
Weigh in day again today am very happy to report that I lost 1.5 kg this week.
Girls went back to school yesterday so I was up at 6 and into my exercises, felt really tired last night but fantastic as well. I missed that feeling the past 2 weeks. I have been doing my stepper everyday and I am also doing more with my total gym basically just concentrating on my top half though. I tried these arm exercises that were in a blog that I linked from Jak's blog and I did them this morning and omg did they kill. I could really feel the whole sensation of it all so I really think in time and if I manage to do these everyday as well as total gym every second day that there is hope for my arms ( alleluia).
I wanted to have a mushroom and chicken omelette for lunch today but silly me didnt refrigerate what was left over from Saturday and it went off. I am new to mushrooms and so wanted that gotta make up for 40 years of not eating them havent I lol. Oh well I had a toasted chicken, cheese and pineapple sandwich instead was yummmy too.
I got my mammogram results back yesterday all clear so that is a bigggg relief.
Ok well that all from me today... hope everyone is well.
Emixx
Sunday, October 09, 2005
RE: Negative list
Hi Back again
I have been in a thoughtful mood the past week and have been thinking about my negative list from a couple of weeks ago. I sometimes look in the mirror and see a difference and then the next day I cant see it or I feel fat and frumpy. In the past I hated having my photo taken and while on this image part I used to hate looking at myself in the mirror as well. I can remember times where I have been shopping and have actually hated my reflection on the freezer doors, Ive never had full length mirrors in my house and sometimes I have even been known to not get my hair cut when its been needed as I have not liked what I have seen looking back at me. Wow I really had low self esteem, poor self image and a huge dose of self denial.
Now ok that is the past and the day I decided to change my lifestyle was the biggest positive step.Anyway my point being that I have come to realise that why I cant see the 28 kg loss( nearly there) when I look in the mirror is because I never actually had a good look at the old me. I never accepted just how big I was, what I really looked like before so now when I look my mind thinks I should look smaller and therefore I cant see it. I know I have lost heaps just by the size I now take and my old clothes falling off me but to mentally see it in the mirror has been such a struggle for me.Does this make sense or is it just me? Ok so to turn this negative into a positive I tracked down a couple of old pics of me and made myself have a good look at them, I then got my daughter to take a photo of me and I compared the two. I went shopping and made myself look at me in the doors of the freezers and I liked what I saw, I really liked my reflection and then I stood on my bed and looked at myself in the bathroom mirror and it finally sunk in just how much I have lost and just how my body has and still is changing shape.
Anyway just thought I would share this.... hope everyone is doing well and had a great weekend.
Love Emixxx
I have been in a thoughtful mood the past week and have been thinking about my negative list from a couple of weeks ago. I sometimes look in the mirror and see a difference and then the next day I cant see it or I feel fat and frumpy. In the past I hated having my photo taken and while on this image part I used to hate looking at myself in the mirror as well. I can remember times where I have been shopping and have actually hated my reflection on the freezer doors, Ive never had full length mirrors in my house and sometimes I have even been known to not get my hair cut when its been needed as I have not liked what I have seen looking back at me. Wow I really had low self esteem, poor self image and a huge dose of self denial.
Now ok that is the past and the day I decided to change my lifestyle was the biggest positive step.Anyway my point being that I have come to realise that why I cant see the 28 kg loss( nearly there) when I look in the mirror is because I never actually had a good look at the old me. I never accepted just how big I was, what I really looked like before so now when I look my mind thinks I should look smaller and therefore I cant see it. I know I have lost heaps just by the size I now take and my old clothes falling off me but to mentally see it in the mirror has been such a struggle for me.Does this make sense or is it just me? Ok so to turn this negative into a positive I tracked down a couple of old pics of me and made myself have a good look at them, I then got my daughter to take a photo of me and I compared the two. I went shopping and made myself look at me in the doors of the freezers and I liked what I saw, I really liked my reflection and then I stood on my bed and looked at myself in the bathroom mirror and it finally sunk in just how much I have lost and just how my body has and still is changing shape.
Anyway just thought I would share this.... hope everyone is doing well and had a great weekend.
Love Emixxx
goodbye chips
Hello
Well I think I have had a major breakthrough.... I think I am over my craving for potato chips once and for all. I had a 50 gram pkt of deli style chips on Friday night and today I went to have another packet( I know norty me) but I felt quite ill after eating a few and I really believe that they no longer will be a weakness for me.
I was talking to my g/f last week and she said to me do you think you will gain weight once you reach your goal, like hello let me get to goal first lol but seriously I answered NO as I really do not enjoy eating the fatty foods anymore. I know I ve still had the occasional pizza, kfc, hot chips over the past 6 mths but really after eating them Ive sat back and realised that I havent really enjoyed it to be honest. I do enjoy however all the "new" foods I eat and am trying new foods all the time only yesterday it was mushrooms and arent they yumm.
School goes back tomorrow and therefore its time to get back into my 2 21/2 hrs of exercise.I am kinda looking forward to that......omg I said that. I was reading Karens blog and at the things she has changed in her lifestyle so my imaginary leader said for me to write down my changes as I head to my 30 kg loss .Here goes
1 I now drink at least 3.5 litres of water everyday compared to never.
2 I now eat broc, cabbage, spinach, cauli,mushrooms,zuchini,asparagus .
3 I now exercise everyday and really enjoy it.
4 I now have a lot more energy, sleep better,no headaches and overall feel great.
5 I have cut my portion sizes, and eat more vegies and fruit.
Ok well there it is..... well it is Sunday so I think I will get away with the sermon lol.
Take care
Emixxxx
Well I think I have had a major breakthrough.... I think I am over my craving for potato chips once and for all. I had a 50 gram pkt of deli style chips on Friday night and today I went to have another packet( I know norty me) but I felt quite ill after eating a few and I really believe that they no longer will be a weakness for me.
I was talking to my g/f last week and she said to me do you think you will gain weight once you reach your goal, like hello let me get to goal first lol but seriously I answered NO as I really do not enjoy eating the fatty foods anymore. I know I ve still had the occasional pizza, kfc, hot chips over the past 6 mths but really after eating them Ive sat back and realised that I havent really enjoyed it to be honest. I do enjoy however all the "new" foods I eat and am trying new foods all the time only yesterday it was mushrooms and arent they yumm.
School goes back tomorrow and therefore its time to get back into my 2 21/2 hrs of exercise.I am kinda looking forward to that......omg I said that. I was reading Karens blog and at the things she has changed in her lifestyle so my imaginary leader said for me to write down my changes as I head to my 30 kg loss .Here goes
1 I now drink at least 3.5 litres of water everyday compared to never.
2 I now eat broc, cabbage, spinach, cauli,mushrooms,zuchini,asparagus .
3 I now exercise everyday and really enjoy it.
4 I now have a lot more energy, sleep better,no headaches and overall feel great.
5 I have cut my portion sizes, and eat more vegies and fruit.
Ok well there it is..... well it is Sunday so I think I will get away with the sermon lol.
Take care
Emixxxx
Thursday, October 06, 2005
feeling awful
Hello everyone
I havent been around for a couple of days as I have sinus really bad and have been so sick with it all. I am starting to feel a bit better today thank goodness and will try and catch up with everyones blogs as soon as I can. I havent forgotten you all and I hope everything is going well and will catch up soon.
I weighed in on Tuesday, had a 300 gram loss so still going downnnnn.
Take care
Emi
I havent been around for a couple of days as I have sinus really bad and have been so sick with it all. I am starting to feel a bit better today thank goodness and will try and catch up with everyones blogs as soon as I can. I havent forgotten you all and I hope everything is going well and will catch up soon.
I weighed in on Tuesday, had a 300 gram loss so still going downnnnn.
Take care
Emi
Monday, October 03, 2005
Go the mighty tigerssssssss
Hello everyone
OMG I am still over the moon about my tigers win yesterday. I cried, I have waited 36 years to see my tigers win a Grandfinal and finally it happened. I had some friends over and well yes we opted for pizza but hey thats ok all will be good. I have a bit of a sore throat at the moment now of course that wouldnt have anything to do with me screaming and cheering last night now would it? Nope of course not damn weather changing all the times fault lol.
I have been pretty good with my exercising this past week managed to do 1 1/2 hrs everyday instead of my 2 21/2 hours but it is school holidays and I try to do things with my girls so at the end of the day its all good too. We have been for walks, to the park, shopping,Koala park and this week we are going ten pin bowling and to the movies. My 19 year old is home for a couple of weeks which is great so will be a busy two weeks but as long as I get some exercising in each day I will be happy with that.
Hope everyone is doing well and having a good long weekend. Weigh in for me tomorrow so until then bye and take care
Emixx
OMG I am still over the moon about my tigers win yesterday. I cried, I have waited 36 years to see my tigers win a Grandfinal and finally it happened. I had some friends over and well yes we opted for pizza but hey thats ok all will be good. I have a bit of a sore throat at the moment now of course that wouldnt have anything to do with me screaming and cheering last night now would it? Nope of course not damn weather changing all the times fault lol.
I have been pretty good with my exercising this past week managed to do 1 1/2 hrs everyday instead of my 2 21/2 hours but it is school holidays and I try to do things with my girls so at the end of the day its all good too. We have been for walks, to the park, shopping,Koala park and this week we are going ten pin bowling and to the movies. My 19 year old is home for a couple of weeks which is great so will be a busy two weeks but as long as I get some exercising in each day I will be happy with that.
Hope everyone is doing well and having a good long weekend. Weigh in for me tomorrow so until then bye and take care
Emixx
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Shocking my body
Hello everyone
I weighed in today at 92.8 kgs , this week I lost a massive 3 kgs. I guess because I worked my butt off on my treadmill , plus did some walking out in the fresh air that I shocked my body and therefore lost that much. I am over the moon.
I finished AJ'S book last night.. what a wonderful read.
I am still working on changing one negative from my list into a positive..... is not as easy as it looks and at the end of the day it is me who has to alter my way of thinking. I had a look at myself yesterday in a full length mirror and yes I can see a big difference, as for worrying welllll that is another story. I am still waiting on my mammogram results, talk about taking forever to come back ( nearly 3 weeks of waiting) so am still worrying about that. I have no idea why I cant be positive about this and why I am worrying about something that hasnt happened yet, no wonder my friends shake their head at me( oh dear).
What about my TIGERSSSSSSS wooooo hooooo we are in the Grand Final. I am sooooo happyyyyyy.
Ok well I hope everyone has a great week , take care
Emixxx
I weighed in today at 92.8 kgs , this week I lost a massive 3 kgs. I guess because I worked my butt off on my treadmill , plus did some walking out in the fresh air that I shocked my body and therefore lost that much. I am over the moon.
I finished AJ'S book last night.. what a wonderful read.
I am still working on changing one negative from my list into a positive..... is not as easy as it looks and at the end of the day it is me who has to alter my way of thinking. I had a look at myself yesterday in a full length mirror and yes I can see a big difference, as for worrying welllll that is another story. I am still waiting on my mammogram results, talk about taking forever to come back ( nearly 3 weeks of waiting) so am still worrying about that. I have no idea why I cant be positive about this and why I am worrying about something that hasnt happened yet, no wonder my friends shake their head at me( oh dear).
What about my TIGERSSSSSSS wooooo hooooo we are in the Grand Final. I am sooooo happyyyyyy.
Ok well I hope everyone has a great week , take care
Emixxx
Friday, September 23, 2005
Smiles,tears,determination
Hello everyone
Just had to let everyone know that I have walked 17 ks on my treadmill since last Friday, am very happy with that. I set myself a goal to complete an hr everyday on it and yep I did it so smiles all round here. I feel really good about everything again and am happy with being back to doing 2 1/2 hrs of exercise everyday as it not only burns all my fat it makes me feel so happy and positive.
I am half way through AJ's book and wow what a great book it really is. For me it brought back a few memories so therefore a few tears but gees it so far has really made me sit up and take notice of a lot of things and see so many things more clearly.So I have decided to write down a few positives and negatives from the past few days on here to try and make it all sink in to my head and to be aware of the negatives but also to be aware that there are positives as well. I feel that all I do is say ok this was positive and get over it but the negatives stick around in my mind far too long.
POSITIVES
- I have walked 17 ks on my treadmill in a week
-I am back to doing my 2 1/2 hrs of exercise everyday
-I am tracking and eating really well
-I am averaging 18000 steps on my pedometer everyday
-I am trying new foods instead of saying yuk I dont like that.
- I am drinking 3 litres of water everyday
NEGATIVES
- I am still worrying far too much
-I still have trouble seeing my weight loss( one day I do next I dont)
-I am my own worst enemy at times
Ok so now my goal for this week is to try and turn at least one of those negatives into a positive.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.... and GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Emixx
Just had to let everyone know that I have walked 17 ks on my treadmill since last Friday, am very happy with that. I set myself a goal to complete an hr everyday on it and yep I did it so smiles all round here. I feel really good about everything again and am happy with being back to doing 2 1/2 hrs of exercise everyday as it not only burns all my fat it makes me feel so happy and positive.
I am half way through AJ's book and wow what a great book it really is. For me it brought back a few memories so therefore a few tears but gees it so far has really made me sit up and take notice of a lot of things and see so many things more clearly.So I have decided to write down a few positives and negatives from the past few days on here to try and make it all sink in to my head and to be aware of the negatives but also to be aware that there are positives as well. I feel that all I do is say ok this was positive and get over it but the negatives stick around in my mind far too long.
POSITIVES
- I have walked 17 ks on my treadmill in a week
-I am back to doing my 2 1/2 hrs of exercise everyday
-I am tracking and eating really well
-I am averaging 18000 steps on my pedometer everyday
-I am trying new foods instead of saying yuk I dont like that.
- I am drinking 3 litres of water everyday
NEGATIVES
- I am still worrying far too much
-I still have trouble seeing my weight loss( one day I do next I dont)
-I am my own worst enemy at times
Ok so now my goal for this week is to try and turn at least one of those negatives into a positive.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.... and GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Emixx
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
still a loss
Ahhh well weighed myself this morning and lost .2, still a loss hey. I feel ok about it although I dont think I will ever truly understand how it all works as last week I was so shocked at my loss and this week where I thought I should have lost more I didnt lol.
I was upset last night as I received an email and virtually it read that I have lost my weight far too quickly,am heart attack material and basically sensibility and honesty were 2 important factors with weight loss, WOW gees am so glad this person isnt a friend as who needs friends like that. I dont even know this person so how can she say stuff like that to me. I guess I wont be posting my measurements or weight loss anymore in that site. I feel at times I am surrounded by so many negative ppl, everytime my mum rings me or I ring her its "Are you still on your diet?" just feels like at times she is waiting for me to fail. Funny thing is when I sit back and have my few minutes of getting it all off my chest( anger, upset, disbelief etc) I find that these negative comments only drive me more, make me even more determined, still no need for it hey.
Well I hope everyone is having a good week and take care all
Emixx
I was upset last night as I received an email and virtually it read that I have lost my weight far too quickly,am heart attack material and basically sensibility and honesty were 2 important factors with weight loss, WOW gees am so glad this person isnt a friend as who needs friends like that. I dont even know this person so how can she say stuff like that to me. I guess I wont be posting my measurements or weight loss anymore in that site. I feel at times I am surrounded by so many negative ppl, everytime my mum rings me or I ring her its "Are you still on your diet?" just feels like at times she is waiting for me to fail. Funny thing is when I sit back and have my few minutes of getting it all off my chest( anger, upset, disbelief etc) I find that these negative comments only drive me more, make me even more determined, still no need for it hey.
Well I hope everyone is having a good week and take care all
Emixx
Monday, September 19, 2005
Awsome is the word for the days just gone
What a awsome last few days I have had, firstly I am back on track 100% as far as my exercising goes. I am changing my program again lol, going to do 60 mins everyday on the treadmill, 45 mins on my bike, 30 mins on chuck/weights and instead of doing my floor exercises I am going to do"8 minutes in the morning"program. I got the book today and have had a quick look am going to read it thoroughly tonight but it appears to be really good and incorporates a few of the exercises I am already doing plus heaps more. I also got the book"Confessions of a Reformed Dieter" as I have heard so much about this book so am going to become a bookworm lol.
Miss 11 was in her school musical last Thursday and it was awsome, gees its so wonderful to see so many talented kids give such a great performance, was a wonderful night.
Ok last but not least what a AWSOME, AWSOME win for my tigers !!!!! We are into the final now wooooooo hooooooo so watch out Dragons here come the tigersssssssssss. I had a fabulous time watching the game, the atmosphere was awsome one couldnt help but get caught up in the emotion of it all, was totally awsome. Sorry sly lol.
Weigh in for me tomorrow....... lets hope its awsome too lol
Take care
Emixxxx
Miss 11 was in her school musical last Thursday and it was awsome, gees its so wonderful to see so many talented kids give such a great performance, was a wonderful night.
Ok last but not least what a AWSOME, AWSOME win for my tigers !!!!! We are into the final now wooooooo hooooooo so watch out Dragons here come the tigersssssssssss. I had a fabulous time watching the game, the atmosphere was awsome one couldnt help but get caught up in the emotion of it all, was totally awsome. Sorry sly lol.
Weigh in for me tomorrow....... lets hope its awsome too lol
Take care
Emixxxx
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Time for a change
Hi everyone
Well I have had a very different day today. I decided I wanted a change of hairstyle and some diff colours. I made the appt yesterday and off I went today. I sat down and Sally says to me How much do you want off today? I replied I want something different but just not sure what different is....welll guess what I do now. It looks good, just still coming to terms with its me underneath this new hairstyle and colours, and I do mean colours lol. I really really love the new style and I guess the copper foils are going to grow on me probably when they have grown out lol no seriously its really nice just so different. I kept the blonde on the top and had a brown put on the bottom, now you are confused arent you ? lol.So I guess im somewhere in between a licorice allsort perhaps ( oh dear).
I got some good news yesterday as well two tests have come back with the all clear so just one more to go now which is such a relief.
Miss 11 is performing at the Town Hall tonight, her school is putting on a production called" 100 year rock" so am really looking forward to seeing this and especially seeing my daughter up on stage, I will be soo proud as we all are of our kids (well those who have kids are).
I am really enjoying reading all the different blogs and I want to thank everyone who reads and comments on mine is much appreciated :-)
Hope everyone is doing well
Take care
Emixxxxxxxx
Well I have had a very different day today. I decided I wanted a change of hairstyle and some diff colours. I made the appt yesterday and off I went today. I sat down and Sally says to me How much do you want off today? I replied I want something different but just not sure what different is....welll guess what I do now. It looks good, just still coming to terms with its me underneath this new hairstyle and colours, and I do mean colours lol. I really really love the new style and I guess the copper foils are going to grow on me probably when they have grown out lol no seriously its really nice just so different. I kept the blonde on the top and had a brown put on the bottom, now you are confused arent you ? lol.So I guess im somewhere in between a licorice allsort perhaps ( oh dear).
I got some good news yesterday as well two tests have come back with the all clear so just one more to go now which is such a relief.
Miss 11 is performing at the Town Hall tonight, her school is putting on a production called" 100 year rock" so am really looking forward to seeing this and especially seeing my daughter up on stage, I will be soo proud as we all are of our kids (well those who have kids are).
I am really enjoying reading all the different blogs and I want to thank everyone who reads and comments on mine is much appreciated :-)
Hope everyone is doing well
Take care
Emixxxxxxxx
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Absolutely Amazed
hi everyone
Just a quick one today as I am off to see my g/f.
Weighed in this morning and lost 1.7 kg, how the hell did I loose that much this past week? Was an awful week, only managed 30 mins of exercise everyday and the weekend was major blowout material. My head is still shaking in disbelief here.
It was so nice to see such warm beautiful weather towards the end of last week but was too good to last for the time being here as yesterday here was so bitterly cold, today is sunny and not as cold. I guess the weather is hard to predict just like what you will weigh in at is hey lol.
Hope everyone is doing well and staying focussed.
Take care
Emixxx
Just a quick one today as I am off to see my g/f.
Weighed in this morning and lost 1.7 kg, how the hell did I loose that much this past week? Was an awful week, only managed 30 mins of exercise everyday and the weekend was major blowout material. My head is still shaking in disbelief here.
It was so nice to see such warm beautiful weather towards the end of last week but was too good to last for the time being here as yesterday here was so bitterly cold, today is sunny and not as cold. I guess the weather is hard to predict just like what you will weigh in at is hey lol.
Hope everyone is doing well and staying focussed.
Take care
Emixxx
Monday, September 12, 2005
trying hard
Hi everyone
Back on track today, really got stuck into the exercising, did 60 mins on my bike, 30 mins on the treadmill, went for a wee walk and did 15 mins of floor exercises so I am feeling pretty good. I should get some results back tomorrow , then more early next week and about 2 /3 weeks for the mammogram one, just hate the waiting but I am trying really hard to stay positive.
I bought a pedometer on Sat , have been really curious about them since hearing about Lynne's and today was day 1 of using it, so far I have done 21049 so amazing.
What about my tigers woooo hoo we flogged the cowboys and are up against the broncos this Sunday, sorry sly but we are going to kick butt again lol. Well I sincerely hope so anyway haha. Exciting news is I am off to Sydney to see them play, cant wait am so excited about that. Hurry up and come weekend lol.
Tomorrow is weigh in day, not expecting a loss here as I hardly exercised this past week and the weekend well lets just forget about that hey.
Hope everyone is good and until tomorrow take care
Emixxx
Back on track today, really got stuck into the exercising, did 60 mins on my bike, 30 mins on the treadmill, went for a wee walk and did 15 mins of floor exercises so I am feeling pretty good. I should get some results back tomorrow , then more early next week and about 2 /3 weeks for the mammogram one, just hate the waiting but I am trying really hard to stay positive.
I bought a pedometer on Sat , have been really curious about them since hearing about Lynne's and today was day 1 of using it, so far I have done 21049 so amazing.
What about my tigers woooo hoo we flogged the cowboys and are up against the broncos this Sunday, sorry sly but we are going to kick butt again lol. Well I sincerely hope so anyway haha. Exciting news is I am off to Sydney to see them play, cant wait am so excited about that. Hurry up and come weekend lol.
Tomorrow is weigh in day, not expecting a loss here as I hardly exercised this past week and the weekend well lets just forget about that hey.
Hope everyone is good and until tomorrow take care
Emixxx
Friday, September 09, 2005
wanting my life back
Hello everyone
Firstly I want to thank everyone who has been worried about me and thanks for caring.
This past week has been awful, sitting back and watching a close friend loose her breast to breast cancer is an awful thing. It just happened so damn quickly , but she is very strong and quite positive which is good. I went and had my mammogram done today and they are no where near as bad as I have heard so go have one done if you havent already is my advice.
Ok now I caught up with slys' blog especially and the way in which she was so positive and I thought hey I want my life back. I want to be that girl again that exercises for 2 hrs min everyday, who is tired but ever so happy by night time. I want to be the girl who is so positive and determined to shed this weight once and for all. I am the only one who can get my life back and stop worrying so much and I am determined to do this as of today. So I guess Emi is back again lol. I havent gone off the rails eating wise this past week , just havent been motivated to get in and exercise, just been so down in the dumps which isnt good.
I hope my tigers can win tonight, I so much wanted to go see them play but just ran out of time so hopefully they will make it to the next round so I can be there with bells on hey lol.
Hope everyone is doing well, staying positive
Have a great weekend
Emixx
Firstly I want to thank everyone who has been worried about me and thanks for caring.
This past week has been awful, sitting back and watching a close friend loose her breast to breast cancer is an awful thing. It just happened so damn quickly , but she is very strong and quite positive which is good. I went and had my mammogram done today and they are no where near as bad as I have heard so go have one done if you havent already is my advice.
Ok now I caught up with slys' blog especially and the way in which she was so positive and I thought hey I want my life back. I want to be that girl again that exercises for 2 hrs min everyday, who is tired but ever so happy by night time. I want to be the girl who is so positive and determined to shed this weight once and for all. I am the only one who can get my life back and stop worrying so much and I am determined to do this as of today. So I guess Emi is back again lol. I havent gone off the rails eating wise this past week , just havent been motivated to get in and exercise, just been so down in the dumps which isnt good.
I hope my tigers can win tonight, I so much wanted to go see them play but just ran out of time so hopefully they will make it to the next round so I can be there with bells on hey lol.
Hope everyone is doing well, staying positive
Have a great weekend
Emixx
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
.8 loss
Hi everyone
Weighed in today and had a loss of.8 so am a double digit 99 .4.
I am surprised I even had a loss this week as these past few days have been awful, found it really hard to stay focussed . I have been thinking and isnt it amazing at just how powerful the mind can be so great when you are positive and your worst enemy when your down.
Anyway hope everyone has had a good week.
Take care
Emixxx
Weighed in today and had a loss of.8 so am a double digit 99 .4.
I am surprised I even had a loss this week as these past few days have been awful, found it really hard to stay focussed . I have been thinking and isnt it amazing at just how powerful the mind can be so great when you are positive and your worst enemy when your down.
Anyway hope everyone has had a good week.
Take care
Emixxx
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Scared and borderline
What a day today has been.......... my g/f was diagnosed with breast cancer and I spent the morning today with her to try and cheer her up and I guess take her mind off things for a bit before she goes into hospital tomorrow. She did thank me before I left for being there and cheering her up as best as one can do which was good as she did laugh and I so admire her strength and courage.
So anyway I got home and just fell apart, I have cried and cried virtually for the past 2 hours, scared for her and scared for me too. Instead of exercising like I normally would I just seem to want to sit and cry. I feel a tad selfish as this isnt about me its about my g/f but its just when someone close to you is diagnosed with that dreaded C word , you begin to think what if I have it as well, well I think it and im sure others do too. I have even gone and made an appointment for me to have a mammogram as I am so scared. I am thinking the worst before I even know anything and its eating me, tearing me up inside and all I can think of is what if I am loosing all this weight for nothing, what if I have C too , then it wont matter about loosing weight will it? . I just wish I could switch my mind off, I know I am being silly but am really really scared.
Why am I writing this in here anyway........ gees I guess this is my diary where I air my feelings well I have done before with other stuff so guess wont matter.
So anyway I got home and just fell apart, I have cried and cried virtually for the past 2 hours, scared for her and scared for me too. Instead of exercising like I normally would I just seem to want to sit and cry. I feel a tad selfish as this isnt about me its about my g/f but its just when someone close to you is diagnosed with that dreaded C word , you begin to think what if I have it as well, well I think it and im sure others do too. I have even gone and made an appointment for me to have a mammogram as I am so scared. I am thinking the worst before I even know anything and its eating me, tearing me up inside and all I can think of is what if I am loosing all this weight for nothing, what if I have C too , then it wont matter about loosing weight will it? . I just wish I could switch my mind off, I know I am being silly but am really really scared.
Why am I writing this in here anyway........ gees I guess this is my diary where I air my feelings well I have done before with other stuff so guess wont matter.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
soooooo close
Hello
Well today was weigh in day...... lost 1 kg this week so am .2 short of reaching the 100 kg mark and.3 of being a double digit. So next week that will come, I am so excited 19.8 kgs gone for good and I soon will be under the 100kgs.
It is such a good feeling, knowing you are doing something so positive for yourself.
K well I am off to so some shopping, take care all and smile.
Emixxx
Well today was weigh in day...... lost 1 kg this week so am .2 short of reaching the 100 kg mark and.3 of being a double digit. So next week that will come, I am so excited 19.8 kgs gone for good and I soon will be under the 100kgs.
It is such a good feeling, knowing you are doing something so positive for yourself.
K well I am off to so some shopping, take care all and smile.
Emixxx
Monday, August 29, 2005
my hips are going
Hello
Hope everyone had a great weekend:-)
I had a good one even though my tigers lost but oh well we will be back on track this weekend I am sure .
I had my measurements taken on Saturday and was very pleased with the results here. I lost 27.5 cms this month taking my total now in 15 weeks of measuring myself(didnt do it for the first 3 weeks)to a total loss of 91 cms . I also lost this month 7 cms off my hips , I am absolutely over the moon with that loss as they seemed to be so slow compared to the rest of me.
I am also happy to say that I am up to 45 mins on my treadmill now and in a week of doing it I have walked 11 ks so not too bad . I am looking at trying to increase it every week atm and see how I go with that.
Well tomorrow is weigh in day for me so until then take care all
Emixx
Hope everyone had a great weekend:-)
I had a good one even though my tigers lost but oh well we will be back on track this weekend I am sure .
I had my measurements taken on Saturday and was very pleased with the results here. I lost 27.5 cms this month taking my total now in 15 weeks of measuring myself(didnt do it for the first 3 weeks)to a total loss of 91 cms . I also lost this month 7 cms off my hips , I am absolutely over the moon with that loss as they seemed to be so slow compared to the rest of me.
I am also happy to say that I am up to 45 mins on my treadmill now and in a week of doing it I have walked 11 ks so not too bad . I am looking at trying to increase it every week atm and see how I go with that.
Well tomorrow is weigh in day for me so until then take care all
Emixx
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Getting there
Hello Everyone
I am very happy I managed to do 30 mins on the treadmill this morning and then another 15 mins a while ago...... it is getting easier Alleluia lol.
I want to thank everyone who is stopping by and having a read of my blog and thanx for leaving comments...... so nice to hear from you all :-)
I have a question if anyone can help...... Can you do too much exercise??
A couple of my friends believe I am doing too much, its not like I push myself to near exhaustion or anything like that , i really do enjoy it and feel on top of the world afterwards , am a bit stuffed at times and by 9 ish am tired but I feel good so I dont know.All help with this is greatly appreciated..thank you.
Take care all
Emixx
I am very happy I managed to do 30 mins on the treadmill this morning and then another 15 mins a while ago...... it is getting easier Alleluia lol.
I want to thank everyone who is stopping by and having a read of my blog and thanx for leaving comments...... so nice to hear from you all :-)
I have a question if anyone can help...... Can you do too much exercise??
A couple of my friends believe I am doing too much, its not like I push myself to near exhaustion or anything like that , i really do enjoy it and feel on top of the world afterwards , am a bit stuffed at times and by 9 ish am tired but I feel good so I dont know.All help with this is greatly appreciated..thank you.
Take care all
Emixx
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Emi VS Treadmill
Omg... give me walking outdoors anytime.... this machine is out to kill me I am sure of it . I got up at 6 this morning as usual did my 45 mins on my bike then attacked the treadmill and although I did manage to do 15 mins it is so hard. I cant recall walking ever so damn exhausting in my whole entire life lol.
I am staring at it now and theres no way its gonna win lol.
I cant wait until Saturday when I measure myself again as I know this time there is going to be a substantial loss in my hips wooo hooo ( about time lol). I have pants now that were big cause of the weight loss on my legs and waist but my hips were the only thing in the way of them falling to the ground, well now they just fall to the ground woo hooooo. I have been doing a set of 10 exercises daily for about 2 weeks now from the hip n thigh diet ( ewwwww that D word ) but really do feel that they have made a big difference so when on a good thing stick to it hey.
K well miss 7 is off to a disco for book week as a "BRAT DOLL " so got to go do her hair
Take care and smile
Emixx
I am staring at it now and theres no way its gonna win lol.
I cant wait until Saturday when I measure myself again as I know this time there is going to be a substantial loss in my hips wooo hooo ( about time lol). I have pants now that were big cause of the weight loss on my legs and waist but my hips were the only thing in the way of them falling to the ground, well now they just fall to the ground woo hooooo. I have been doing a set of 10 exercises daily for about 2 weeks now from the hip n thigh diet ( ewwwww that D word ) but really do feel that they have made a big difference so when on a good thing stick to it hey.
K well miss 7 is off to a disco for book week as a "BRAT DOLL " so got to go do her hair
Take care and smile
Emixx
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Week 17
Wow I sometimes cant believe that I have been doing this for 17 weeks now.... truly amazing for me to have stuck at it this time but I am more determined then ever that this will be the time for me:-).
Well its Tuesday and weigh in day for me and this week I lost 1.8 kg so my total now is 18.8 kgs gone for gooooooooood . I am very excited ..... Can you tell ??? lol.
I bought myself a treadmill yesterday and omg it nearly killed me.. no seriously I was absolutely buggered, I can do my bike for 60 mins straight but could only manage 15 mins on the treadmill...but am determined its not gonna beat me lol. I really do enjoy my exercise and while its much more enjoyable to be out walking in the sun and fresh air its a time factor thing for me and I can get up at 6 every morning and do my bike and treadmill while girls are still in bed where I couldnt leave them alone to do it. I personally cant wait until its warmer and daylight savings then we can all go for an afternoon walk.
My girls have been sick with the flu and bronchitis but went back to school today which is great.. only thing was miss 11 missed out on competing at the carnival on Friday which was so disappointing for her; she was so upset but was something that couldnt be helped so she needed lots of extra cuddles.
What about my tigers too .. what a win on Friday night!!!!!!!!!
I am changing my exercise program as of today again ( I know again) lol but same thing does become boring too lol.. well thats my excuse and sounds good lol.
Take care and stay positive
Emixxxxxxxxx
Well its Tuesday and weigh in day for me and this week I lost 1.8 kg so my total now is 18.8 kgs gone for gooooooooood . I am very excited ..... Can you tell ??? lol.
I bought myself a treadmill yesterday and omg it nearly killed me.. no seriously I was absolutely buggered, I can do my bike for 60 mins straight but could only manage 15 mins on the treadmill...but am determined its not gonna beat me lol. I really do enjoy my exercise and while its much more enjoyable to be out walking in the sun and fresh air its a time factor thing for me and I can get up at 6 every morning and do my bike and treadmill while girls are still in bed where I couldnt leave them alone to do it. I personally cant wait until its warmer and daylight savings then we can all go for an afternoon walk.
My girls have been sick with the flu and bronchitis but went back to school today which is great.. only thing was miss 11 missed out on competing at the carnival on Friday which was so disappointing for her; she was so upset but was something that couldnt be helped so she needed lots of extra cuddles.
What about my tigers too .. what a win on Friday night!!!!!!!!!
I am changing my exercise program as of today again ( I know again) lol but same thing does become boring too lol.. well thats my excuse and sounds good lol.
Take care and stay positive
Emixxxxxxxxx
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Another kg gone
Woooo hoooooooooo 17 kgs now, feeling really good and it wont be too long until I am a double digit girl......gees how long has it been since I was one of them ...too long.
Well the week has been pretty good, had a bit of a hard day Sunday could have eaten the house out but fortunately didnt. I guess that it is good to know that I can now take my mind and body elsewhere instead of the fridge or cupboards.
Girls are doing really well........Miss 11 is in the zone carnival this Friday which is great ..........she has really put a lot of training into her running and is reaping the rewards atm.
Miss 7 is planning to do a dance with a few friends in front of the whole class tomorrow .... so all in all a good positive household, we seem to bounce off each other and I am well aware of just how my girls support me in their own way :-).
My tigers are playing so well toooo..... beat the cowboys on Sunday wow what a game....I am definately off to Sydney for one finals game that I am positive of.
OK just decided my goal is to get to double digits by the finals so 4 weeks to loose 3 kgs........... Emicandoit .....well shes going to give it her best shot anyway.
Take care and believe in yoursef
Emixxxxx
Am
Well the week has been pretty good, had a bit of a hard day Sunday could have eaten the house out but fortunately didnt. I guess that it is good to know that I can now take my mind and body elsewhere instead of the fridge or cupboards.
Girls are doing really well........Miss 11 is in the zone carnival this Friday which is great ..........she has really put a lot of training into her running and is reaping the rewards atm.
Miss 7 is planning to do a dance with a few friends in front of the whole class tomorrow .... so all in all a good positive household, we seem to bounce off each other and I am well aware of just how my girls support me in their own way :-).
My tigers are playing so well toooo..... beat the cowboys on Sunday wow what a game....I am definately off to Sydney for one finals game that I am positive of.
OK just decided my goal is to get to double digits by the finals so 4 weeks to loose 3 kgs........... Emicandoit .....well shes going to give it her best shot anyway.
Take care and believe in yoursef
Emixxxxx
Am
Thursday, August 11, 2005
16 kgs gone for good
I am so excited ... 16 kgs gone now and like my buddy Tash says gone for good wooooo hoooooooo.
I feel really great and I can see a big difference in me now, so many clothes that are just too big to wear anymore.
I am doing weights now every second day, plus other exercises , plus my total gym so this takes almost 60 mins to get through so on this day I only do my bike of a morning for 30 mins.I am really enjoying my exercising and find myself looking forward to it which is good.
I ve been so busy these past 2 weeks and am really enjoying doing more things with my girls , we went on a picnic last weekend and I even played footy with them. I t was such a good feeling to be able to do this and the girls were over the moon that mum could join in.
Today was miss 11's sport carnival, she won the 200 metre race and she won her age heat plus the final, came 2nd in long jump, 1st in the relay. I was so proud of her :-).
I am also over the moon about my tigers wooo hoooo we are in 4th spot on the ladder now wooooo hooooooooooo got a really tough one this week against the cowboys though so once again come this Sunday I will be cheering them on lol.
It is still so cold here but not long now and winter will be over and we can be so much more proud that we all survived a winter.
Take care all
Emixxxxxxxxxxxx
I feel really great and I can see a big difference in me now, so many clothes that are just too big to wear anymore.
I am doing weights now every second day, plus other exercises , plus my total gym so this takes almost 60 mins to get through so on this day I only do my bike of a morning for 30 mins.I am really enjoying my exercising and find myself looking forward to it which is good.
I ve been so busy these past 2 weeks and am really enjoying doing more things with my girls , we went on a picnic last weekend and I even played footy with them. I t was such a good feeling to be able to do this and the girls were over the moon that mum could join in.
Today was miss 11's sport carnival, she won the 200 metre race and she won her age heat plus the final, came 2nd in long jump, 1st in the relay. I was so proud of her :-).
I am also over the moon about my tigers wooo hoooo we are in 4th spot on the ladder now wooooo hooooooooooo got a really tough one this week against the cowboys though so once again come this Sunday I will be cheering them on lol.
It is still so cold here but not long now and winter will be over and we can be so much more proud that we all survived a winter.
Take care all
Emixxxxxxxxxxxx
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Great Day
I have had a great day :-) It was time to measure myself again .. I do this once a mth ( except for the one time I cheated lol)and I lost 20 cms this month taking my total to 63.5 cms . I was over the moon.
Then we all went shopping , got a few bargains for the girls and came home for lunch.
I t is a glorious day here today actually the days have been like this for a while , still cold of a morning and night though but anyway after lunch we went for a walk and came across a Garage Sale so went and had a sticky . I was looking at this stepper exerciser , the ones with the handles anyway I asked the lady how much and she said oh you can have it for a $1. I was amazed a dollar but I didnt have a dollar on me lol but alls good she kept it for me so we went home got the car and went and paid and picked up my stepper.
So now I have a stepper to do some different exercises on lol , just got to look up the net and see what benefits these provide but hey for a dollar you cant go wrong. Am cooking a baked dinner tonight for a change and making my own seasoning which doesnt go in the chook I prefer to cook it on a seperate tray so its all nice and crunchy and serve it on the side.
cya for now
xxxxx
Then we all went shopping , got a few bargains for the girls and came home for lunch.
I t is a glorious day here today actually the days have been like this for a while , still cold of a morning and night though but anyway after lunch we went for a walk and came across a Garage Sale so went and had a sticky . I was looking at this stepper exerciser , the ones with the handles anyway I asked the lady how much and she said oh you can have it for a $1. I was amazed a dollar but I didnt have a dollar on me lol but alls good she kept it for me so we went home got the car and went and paid and picked up my stepper.
So now I have a stepper to do some different exercises on lol , just got to look up the net and see what benefits these provide but hey for a dollar you cant go wrong. Am cooking a baked dinner tonight for a change and making my own seasoning which doesnt go in the chook I prefer to cook it on a seperate tray so its all nice and crunchy and serve it on the side.
cya for now
xxxxx
Friday, July 29, 2005
Feeling good
What does feeling good mean?
For me its a feeling of inner peace,happiness, satisafaction. I am feeling really comfortable with my weight loss atm. I think for the first time in a very long time I am just going with the flow and not being so damn foccussed every minute of everyday. I know one has to be focussed but not to the extent of beating yourself up if you dont stick to your exercise plans or you eat something that you feel you shouldnt have.It has virtually taken me 13 weeks to reach to the point of "inner peace" and there is a calmness about me now and a feeling that I wont turn back now.
I had a big day yesterday started off by exercising on my bike for 30 mins then went to miss 7's sports carnival, even went in the 3 legged race which was absolutely great. Miss 7 came 2nd in her heat, and fourth in the final woooooo hoooooooo!!!!!.
I was feeling rather proud of the both of us and I am sure my smile was seen for miles when a mum I hadnt seen for weeks says omg youve lost some weight Em :-). Doesnt it make you feel that little bit more when ppl start to comment.
I then did my total gym for 20 mins plus 15 mins of my arm weights and some ab crunches(ouch lol).
Must sign off with this today. What about my "Wests Tigers" WoooooooooHoooooooo!!!!!
We are in 6th position now which is great, thank god its Friday bring on the footyyyyyyyyyyyy.
Have a great weekend :-)
For me its a feeling of inner peace,happiness, satisafaction. I am feeling really comfortable with my weight loss atm. I think for the first time in a very long time I am just going with the flow and not being so damn foccussed every minute of everyday. I know one has to be focussed but not to the extent of beating yourself up if you dont stick to your exercise plans or you eat something that you feel you shouldnt have.It has virtually taken me 13 weeks to reach to the point of "inner peace" and there is a calmness about me now and a feeling that I wont turn back now.
I had a big day yesterday started off by exercising on my bike for 30 mins then went to miss 7's sports carnival, even went in the 3 legged race which was absolutely great. Miss 7 came 2nd in her heat, and fourth in the final woooooo hoooooooo!!!!!.
I was feeling rather proud of the both of us and I am sure my smile was seen for miles when a mum I hadnt seen for weeks says omg youve lost some weight Em :-). Doesnt it make you feel that little bit more when ppl start to comment.
I then did my total gym for 20 mins plus 15 mins of my arm weights and some ab crunches(ouch lol).
Must sign off with this today. What about my "Wests Tigers" WoooooooooHoooooooo!!!!!
We are in 6th position now which is great, thank god its Friday bring on the footyyyyyyyyyyyy.
Have a great weekend :-)
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Week 13-13.2 kgs gone
I am very happy, and proud of myself. This week I lost 1.5 kg which brings my total now to 13.2 kg woooooo hoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!.
I have made a few changes these past few days . Firstly I am not going to continue with the home program as I feel that I can use the money elsewhere and basically continue with the forums which are wonderful.
Next change is I am eating later then I did before as I was finding that I was getting hungry around 9 30 ish which wasnt good so no more eating at 5 30 its now 6 30-7 ish and so far this is much better.
My exercising has changed as well I now do my bike for 30 mins twice a day morning and afternoon and I walk every second day for a minumum of 30 mins and every other day I am doing weights, total gym and some other exercises which takes me about 45 mins to an hour.
I will do this for 5 weeks and then look at it again.
I am feeling really good and its like I have a new lease on this weight loss journey and I am so enjoying exercising and am amazed at just how much fitter I am now. I am now a member of "Living in the suburbs" and am really excited about that and hoping to meet lots of ppl and make new friends.
Stay positive
Emi
I have made a few changes these past few days . Firstly I am not going to continue with the home program as I feel that I can use the money elsewhere and basically continue with the forums which are wonderful.
Next change is I am eating later then I did before as I was finding that I was getting hungry around 9 30 ish which wasnt good so no more eating at 5 30 its now 6 30-7 ish and so far this is much better.
My exercising has changed as well I now do my bike for 30 mins twice a day morning and afternoon and I walk every second day for a minumum of 30 mins and every other day I am doing weights, total gym and some other exercises which takes me about 45 mins to an hour.
I will do this for 5 weeks and then look at it again.
I am feeling really good and its like I have a new lease on this weight loss journey and I am so enjoying exercising and am amazed at just how much fitter I am now. I am now a member of "Living in the suburbs" and am really excited about that and hoping to meet lots of ppl and make new friends.
Stay positive
Emi
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Successful Weight Loss
Hope someone finds this interesting
HOW DO YOU GET YOUR MIND ON THE RIGHT TRACK????
1 TALK TO YOURSELF
Maybe it sounds a little kooky , but the encouragement wont come from anywhere if it doesnt come from you first. Dont be afraid to give yourself a pep talk every morning, or if you are facing a food like temptation. You can do it, you are worth it, you are an awsome mum , person friend etc etc whatever it takes you are your own best cheerleader.
2 STAY POSITIVE
Slow weight loss is the best and healthiest way to loose. It may seem like slow going , especially since there will undoubtedly be weeks where youll stay the same or gain a little back. Just remember that the slower and steadier your loss, the more likely you are to keep it off.
3GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK
Dont let this become your life.Reward yourself when you meet your goals.If you go off track for a day or two or even a week , dont give up, you didnt gain your weight by eating too much one week so one week wont halt your progress unless you let it.
Knowing that you can be successful is step number 1 to loosing weight. It is more then just knowing it , you have to be ready. You can look in the mirror everyday and think I need to loose 30 kg, but until you have made that commitment to yourself, youll be stuck in a cycle of loss and gain.
HOW DO YOU GET YOUR MIND ON THE RIGHT TRACK????
1 TALK TO YOURSELF
Maybe it sounds a little kooky , but the encouragement wont come from anywhere if it doesnt come from you first. Dont be afraid to give yourself a pep talk every morning, or if you are facing a food like temptation. You can do it, you are worth it, you are an awsome mum , person friend etc etc whatever it takes you are your own best cheerleader.
2 STAY POSITIVE
Slow weight loss is the best and healthiest way to loose. It may seem like slow going , especially since there will undoubtedly be weeks where youll stay the same or gain a little back. Just remember that the slower and steadier your loss, the more likely you are to keep it off.
3GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK
Dont let this become your life.Reward yourself when you meet your goals.If you go off track for a day or two or even a week , dont give up, you didnt gain your weight by eating too much one week so one week wont halt your progress unless you let it.
Knowing that you can be successful is step number 1 to loosing weight. It is more then just knowing it , you have to be ready. You can look in the mirror everyday and think I need to loose 30 kg, but until you have made that commitment to yourself, youll be stuck in a cycle of loss and gain.
Feeling Great
Well I am feeling good about my weight loss, am exercising well, eating well and overall am in a positive state of mind. I lost 1 . 2 kg this week which is quite surprising considering but really lets face it I did make a mountain out of a mole hill.
I am walking for 30 mins everyday now plus my bike for 30 mins and my total gym for another 30 mins just trying to vary me exercises as like everything it too can become boring.
For those who wanted to know about my eating habits well this is what I had to eat yesterday for eg.
BREAKFAST
2 wholemeal crumpets
WW jam
Orange juice
Green tea
SNACK
1 mandarin
LUNCH
Green tea
1 Pita pkt
WW baked beans
1 Sm WW yogurt
AFTERNOON SNACK
1/2 punnet of strawberries
Fresh green beans
DINNER
Green tea
1 sm piece of steak
Smearing of steak sauce
1PT serve of potato
Cabbage, cauli, peas, corn
1 sm WW fruit salad
NITE TIME
1/2 sachet of choc mint hot chocolate
Hope everyone is staying positive and warm
Emi
I am walking for 30 mins everyday now plus my bike for 30 mins and my total gym for another 30 mins just trying to vary me exercises as like everything it too can become boring.
For those who wanted to know about my eating habits well this is what I had to eat yesterday for eg.
BREAKFAST
2 wholemeal crumpets
WW jam
Orange juice
Green tea
SNACK
1 mandarin
LUNCH
Green tea
1 Pita pkt
WW baked beans
1 Sm WW yogurt
AFTERNOON SNACK
1/2 punnet of strawberries
Fresh green beans
DINNER
Green tea
1 sm piece of steak
Smearing of steak sauce
1PT serve of potato
Cabbage, cauli, peas, corn
1 sm WW fruit salad
NITE TIME
1/2 sachet of choc mint hot chocolate
Hope everyone is staying positive and warm
Emi
Monday, July 11, 2005
Im back
I have struggled so much these past few days, felt guilty, a failure wondered even if I could do this basically lost all faith in myself and I felt awful.I had to make some decisions as I had blown two days and I knew that if I didnt do some serious thinking, soul searching that these two days would become a week before I knew it. I was in the middle of my thinking when a friend of mine said to me Em you are my inspiration. I admire you so much that I am going to WW this week and because of how hard I know you have worked that will inspire me to put some effort in this time. I was overwhelmed by her comments, I never thought I would inspire anyone gees I know theres heaps of ppl in the forums that have inspired me but to think me Emi would inspire someone else was just a shock. I began to smile and started to think yes I have worked hard and came to the conclusion that I will be damned if I am going to quit now and pile the kilos and cms back on NOWAY!!!!. I guess I maybe got a bit cocky because I had done this fairly easy but its not easy its a day at a time and somehow I have got to learn not to feel like a failure if I go out for dinner or lunch or have a bad day as its not the end of the world, I am not perfect but I am sensible enough to say ok and get back to it. I am back and feel so good I have exercised today really well and I guess the most important thing is that I believe in me again and I know that emicandoit no matter how hard or slow or long it takes. Take care and doz you can do it too girl.
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