Don't know why I decided that would be the title, probably because I am wearing my ankle and wrist cuffs and that makes me happy.
Besides the point however, I am currently down to 91.9kg and seem to have plateau'd but this always happens with me. I am not going to give up but I have basically not touched my tracker all week, decided to take a week off basically. Must get back on track as I am not at my happiest at this weight.
I would like to be able to wear skirts and dresses without the inevitable chafe that always occurs after about twenty minutes in a skirt. I would like my cellulite gone, of course I would. I would like to feel confident in jumping into Garth's arms again as that is such a rush for me. I will get there, this is a journey not a race.
But hey I can't really complain too much as I am lighter than I was when I started and that is the main thing. I do think I am losing inches though which is always nice.
Must find my motivation again, my spark, my muse...must find me.
And that's enough of that.
Vicky
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Saturday 19 November 2011
Back is sore
Lol I couldn't think of a better title. Incidentally, my back is sore from leaning over the iPad. Oh how I miss having my own computer. The iPad is ok, but not very ergonomic. Ah well, to my point.
As you all know this is my weight loss blog. So far my Weight Watchers journey has been a little up and down, literally. It seems like one week I lose weight and the next week I put on. So far however I have dropped from 95.8kg to 93.4kg, which I guess isn't too bad. I was just hoping to have lost more by now.
I am a little concerned, my period hasn't come yet, or at least it didn't come properly. I got like one day of very light bleeding. I will give it another few days and then do a pregnancy test. Is it possible to get a phantom pregnancy from living with a pregnant girl, I don't think so, but hey who the hell knows.
Oh well.
So far today I have had potato wedges with sour cream. Two cups of coffee, a can of coke zero and a biscuit. Dinner is spaghetti Bol. Sure that won't be too bad.
Oh well.
That's enough of that.
Amethyst **
As you all know this is my weight loss blog. So far my Weight Watchers journey has been a little up and down, literally. It seems like one week I lose weight and the next week I put on. So far however I have dropped from 95.8kg to 93.4kg, which I guess isn't too bad. I was just hoping to have lost more by now.
I am a little concerned, my period hasn't come yet, or at least it didn't come properly. I got like one day of very light bleeding. I will give it another few days and then do a pregnancy test. Is it possible to get a phantom pregnancy from living with a pregnant girl, I don't think so, but hey who the hell knows.
Oh well.
So far today I have had potato wedges with sour cream. Two cups of coffee, a can of coke zero and a biscuit. Dinner is spaghetti Bol. Sure that won't be too bad.
Oh well.
That's enough of that.
Amethyst **
Thursday 27 October 2011
Joined Weight Watchers
Yup, I sure did. I joined Weight Watchers with Jordan and I am doing pretty well. Was very shocked when I first stood on the scales. I weighed in at 95.8kg eeeep. That works out as about 15stone I nearly fainted, could not believe that I let myself go that badly. However, I can't complain now as I am taking steps to fix this and it is good to have a friend doing it too. We can support each other.
Gotta say I am loving the Propoints idea. I can actually eat fruit and veg and not worry about how many points it is unlike the old weight watchers. So far I have lost 1.5kg. It's not as much as I would like but at least it is weight off. My goal is about 65kg-70kg that's about 10stone. If I get too far below 10st, I will look emaciated and that is not my plan, so I have given friends permission to drag me kicking and screaming to hospital/hungry jacks to fatten me back up a little. Apparently my healthy weight range is between 56kg and 70kg. 56kg is most definitely NOT my goal.
I am being realistic about my weight loss and about the amount of working out I can do. Although, big news, joy of joys I can jump again. Woohoo!
I am going to try and keep this updated a bit more often on my weight loss journey even though I also have access to the Weight Watchers e-tools which I believe has a blog, but I think I will just use the etools to help me track and plan meals.
Incidentally, I think I will log here about how I am feeling too.
For instance, this week I only lost 200g (I can't be bothered converting back to stones and lbs now although I will still use inches for my measurements) which I was really disappointed with. Jordan and I had been so diligent with our propoints and used all the advice we had been given, worked out like crazies and both only lost 200g. WTH? Straight after the meeting, due to disappointment I really really had the urge to go into KFC and get a mega bucket of chicken just for me. I didn't however. Instead I treated myself and Jordan to a coffee. We were originally going to get a full cream one each but both ended up with a skinny one instead and both managed to avoid real sugar and instead had sweetener. All up the coffee only ended up being 4propoints.
Also both discovered this week that because we have both lost a little weight we actually both dropped in propoints allowance. Instead of 34 I am now on 32, so perhaps this week will be far more successful :)
Anyhoo, that's all for just now.
That's enough of that
Vicky x
Gotta say I am loving the Propoints idea. I can actually eat fruit and veg and not worry about how many points it is unlike the old weight watchers. So far I have lost 1.5kg. It's not as much as I would like but at least it is weight off. My goal is about 65kg-70kg that's about 10stone. If I get too far below 10st, I will look emaciated and that is not my plan, so I have given friends permission to drag me kicking and screaming to hospital/hungry jacks to fatten me back up a little. Apparently my healthy weight range is between 56kg and 70kg. 56kg is most definitely NOT my goal.
I am being realistic about my weight loss and about the amount of working out I can do. Although, big news, joy of joys I can jump again. Woohoo!
I am going to try and keep this updated a bit more often on my weight loss journey even though I also have access to the Weight Watchers e-tools which I believe has a blog, but I think I will just use the etools to help me track and plan meals.
Incidentally, I think I will log here about how I am feeling too.
For instance, this week I only lost 200g (I can't be bothered converting back to stones and lbs now although I will still use inches for my measurements) which I was really disappointed with. Jordan and I had been so diligent with our propoints and used all the advice we had been given, worked out like crazies and both only lost 200g. WTH? Straight after the meeting, due to disappointment I really really had the urge to go into KFC and get a mega bucket of chicken just for me. I didn't however. Instead I treated myself and Jordan to a coffee. We were originally going to get a full cream one each but both ended up with a skinny one instead and both managed to avoid real sugar and instead had sweetener. All up the coffee only ended up being 4propoints.
Also both discovered this week that because we have both lost a little weight we actually both dropped in propoints allowance. Instead of 34 I am now on 32, so perhaps this week will be far more successful :)
Anyhoo, that's all for just now.
That's enough of that
Vicky x
Saturday 13 August 2011
Improvement
I have unfortunately neglected this blog...again. I am so bad at this keeping a blog thing. Anyhoo.
My gym membership ran out, I really do not do well at the gym, I get really bored really quickly. I think it may be a better idea to get a year pass for the local pool. Better exercise and I enjoy it more.
Anyway, I have noticed that lately I have been eating 3 meals a day with very little snackage and that I am getting fuller quicker. Not even really trying to lose weight at the moment.
I have come to terms with the idea of being a plus sized girl. I need to revamp my wardrobe however. I think I will get more goth, hippy and 1940s style stuff. I have taken to dyeing my hair mad colours. The next colour I am going is Turquoise with a dark blue streak. Must get Mike's mum to give me a hand :)
Hmm so I think I will sign off just now and try to remember to update this each day. Need to buy scales that work.
And that's enough of that \
Vicky
My gym membership ran out, I really do not do well at the gym, I get really bored really quickly. I think it may be a better idea to get a year pass for the local pool. Better exercise and I enjoy it more.
Anyway, I have noticed that lately I have been eating 3 meals a day with very little snackage and that I am getting fuller quicker. Not even really trying to lose weight at the moment.
I have come to terms with the idea of being a plus sized girl. I need to revamp my wardrobe however. I think I will get more goth, hippy and 1940s style stuff. I have taken to dyeing my hair mad colours. The next colour I am going is Turquoise with a dark blue streak. Must get Mike's mum to give me a hand :)
Hmm so I think I will sign off just now and try to remember to update this each day. Need to buy scales that work.
And that's enough of that \
Vicky
Tuesday 5 July 2011
I walked home from the Gym
Yes I did. I went to the gym this afternoon, worked my ass off and then decided to challenge myself and walk home from the gym. Ended up in pain, but I managed it. Garth ran me a bubble bath to wind down in.
Incidentally, today has been a pretty good food day. I had cereal when I woke up and have had a small bottle of water. When I got home from the gym I had a berry yoghurt with some pomegrante. Dinner is roast beef, white sauce and roast vegetables. Will probably have the rest of my pomegrante and a skinny cow ice cream for dessert.
Yesterday, Monday, I had physio in the morning then headed to work. They didn't need me in so I wandered off and got myself a big breakfast from Edible Artistry and I washed it down with a strawberry thickshake. Probably not the healthiest but I was hungry and then I ended up around at the gym working it off anyway. I hung with Michael down town for a bit after buying a couple of filing cabinets from work. Garth and Will took them home. While down town I had a can of Coke Zero and some chicken strips. I walked around pretty much all day. Most definitely getting stronger. Didn't have dinner, but I did have some toast with cheese. It wasn't too bad of a day, I enjoyed it and I still managed to maintain relatively meal choices.
Sunday, I had my cereal when I woke up and then headed to the cinema with Emily, Garth and Michael. At the cinema I had a large cup of lift lemon squash but managed to avoid the snacks. After the movie we all walked to Red Rooster which was about 7 blocks away. I got there and ordered a flava wrap combo. Its one of the better choices on the menu. I just had a real craving for one. I had a small bottle of coke and I think I ate about 10 of the chips that came with the wrap.
Saturday, I can't actually remember what I ate during the day on Saturday, but Saturday night was my Uncle Bills birthday bbq. I had heaps of salad, coleslaw, cold pasta and I had like one bit of steak and one sausage. I had three dark and stormy's and one slice of birthday cake. It was a good night, got to catch up with a lot of the family.
I must try and write on this everyday as my memory, especially for food, is terrible. It hasn't been a bad couple of days either way.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky
Incidentally, today has been a pretty good food day. I had cereal when I woke up and have had a small bottle of water. When I got home from the gym I had a berry yoghurt with some pomegrante. Dinner is roast beef, white sauce and roast vegetables. Will probably have the rest of my pomegrante and a skinny cow ice cream for dessert.
Yesterday, Monday, I had physio in the morning then headed to work. They didn't need me in so I wandered off and got myself a big breakfast from Edible Artistry and I washed it down with a strawberry thickshake. Probably not the healthiest but I was hungry and then I ended up around at the gym working it off anyway. I hung with Michael down town for a bit after buying a couple of filing cabinets from work. Garth and Will took them home. While down town I had a can of Coke Zero and some chicken strips. I walked around pretty much all day. Most definitely getting stronger. Didn't have dinner, but I did have some toast with cheese. It wasn't too bad of a day, I enjoyed it and I still managed to maintain relatively meal choices.
Sunday, I had my cereal when I woke up and then headed to the cinema with Emily, Garth and Michael. At the cinema I had a large cup of lift lemon squash but managed to avoid the snacks. After the movie we all walked to Red Rooster which was about 7 blocks away. I got there and ordered a flava wrap combo. Its one of the better choices on the menu. I just had a real craving for one. I had a small bottle of coke and I think I ate about 10 of the chips that came with the wrap.
Saturday, I can't actually remember what I ate during the day on Saturday, but Saturday night was my Uncle Bills birthday bbq. I had heaps of salad, coleslaw, cold pasta and I had like one bit of steak and one sausage. I had three dark and stormy's and one slice of birthday cake. It was a good night, got to catch up with a lot of the family.
I must try and write on this everyday as my memory, especially for food, is terrible. It hasn't been a bad couple of days either way.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky
Friday 1 July 2011
Three days
So I have like three days to update. Been busy.
On Wednesday I started my day at Hyrdo therapy, where my physio pushed me and had me try to do some new exercises. Straight after hydro, I went home had a bowl of cereal and then headed to the gym. I didn't go on the treadmill, just the bike and upper body stuff. Did kinda push myself though. Lunch was some carrot sticks with extra light Philadelphia cheese. Hung with Garth and Mike, we went to RSL for dinner, I had a huge ceasar salad with prawns, anchovies and an egg. I also had a small glass of red wine. I treated myself to a caramel slice and ice cream for dessert but didn't finish it all. After dinner, I won $240 on the pokies :) It was good fun.
Thursday, I didn't go to the gym but that was because I promised Garth I would take it easy so I didn't damage myself. Had a low fat yoghurt and a bowl of cereal for breakfast. Got down to station, had an energy drink, yes bad I know. Lunch was an energy drink as we went out for dinner so I was saving my appetite. Dinner was Thai food at the Asian restaurant in town and it was delicious. I had a medium spice chicken red curry. There was Garth, Mike, Glen and Will and me of course. We shared like three entree things that included chicken satay, spring rolls and curry puffs. I also had a mini single glass bottle of pink champagne. Oh I did have lunch I had a sandwich with peanut butter and jam.
Friday, so far today I have had an energy drink, a strawberry lollipop, some crab chunks and a sandwich with peperoni and cheese on it. I am about to have a gold kiwi fruit too. Same as a normal kiwi fruit only yellow inside :)
No idea what is for dinner, but i may try to make Clootie Dumpling tonight. Maybe have a stir fry or something for dinner. Also today I dyed my hair again. Pics to Follow.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
On Wednesday I started my day at Hyrdo therapy, where my physio pushed me and had me try to do some new exercises. Straight after hydro, I went home had a bowl of cereal and then headed to the gym. I didn't go on the treadmill, just the bike and upper body stuff. Did kinda push myself though. Lunch was some carrot sticks with extra light Philadelphia cheese. Hung with Garth and Mike, we went to RSL for dinner, I had a huge ceasar salad with prawns, anchovies and an egg. I also had a small glass of red wine. I treated myself to a caramel slice and ice cream for dessert but didn't finish it all. After dinner, I won $240 on the pokies :) It was good fun.
Thursday, I didn't go to the gym but that was because I promised Garth I would take it easy so I didn't damage myself. Had a low fat yoghurt and a bowl of cereal for breakfast. Got down to station, had an energy drink, yes bad I know. Lunch was an energy drink as we went out for dinner so I was saving my appetite. Dinner was Thai food at the Asian restaurant in town and it was delicious. I had a medium spice chicken red curry. There was Garth, Mike, Glen and Will and me of course. We shared like three entree things that included chicken satay, spring rolls and curry puffs. I also had a mini single glass bottle of pink champagne. Oh I did have lunch I had a sandwich with peanut butter and jam.
Friday, so far today I have had an energy drink, a strawberry lollipop, some crab chunks and a sandwich with peperoni and cheese on it. I am about to have a gold kiwi fruit too. Same as a normal kiwi fruit only yellow inside :)
No idea what is for dinner, but i may try to make Clootie Dumpling tonight. Maybe have a stir fry or something for dinner. Also today I dyed my hair again. Pics to Follow.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
Tuesday 28 June 2011
Good day
Yes it was. I got up, didn't have to go to work so managed to cuddle up with Garth for ages and then eventually got out of bed.
For breakfast I had cereal, that has essential lady vitamins etc in it. I just bought it because it sounded nice, it has pomegrante, sultanas and cranberry in it. So I had a full bowl of that this morning and then Garth and the others headed out.
I pottered about a little before getting a tax down to the gym. 1hour workout today with upper body work. I even attempted some of my physio stuff, used that as a cool down actually. Tried my knee to wall stretch and I am convinced that I am getting closer every time I try. Was walking like an absolute champ today too.
After the gym I met up with Michael and headed for lunch. I had a subway salad with Lettuce, Tomato, Carrot, Pickles, Jalapenos, Pepperoni, Cheese and ranch sauce. It was exactly what I wanted actually. I washed it down with a bottle of water.
My one treat today was a can of Low Carb Mother energy drink.
For dinner tonight, I attempted to make my Gran's Carrot Soup and it turned out fantastic. Tasted perfect. Am so pleased with myself. I had my soup with a sourdough roll that I bought from the bakers, with a little butter on it. MMMMMM it was gooooooood. Love sourdough bread and mix that with the carrot soup, I was in a happy place. The boys loved the soup too which is awesome :)
Feeling pretty good.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
For breakfast I had cereal, that has essential lady vitamins etc in it. I just bought it because it sounded nice, it has pomegrante, sultanas and cranberry in it. So I had a full bowl of that this morning and then Garth and the others headed out.
I pottered about a little before getting a tax down to the gym. 1hour workout today with upper body work. I even attempted some of my physio stuff, used that as a cool down actually. Tried my knee to wall stretch and I am convinced that I am getting closer every time I try. Was walking like an absolute champ today too.
After the gym I met up with Michael and headed for lunch. I had a subway salad with Lettuce, Tomato, Carrot, Pickles, Jalapenos, Pepperoni, Cheese and ranch sauce. It was exactly what I wanted actually. I washed it down with a bottle of water.
My one treat today was a can of Low Carb Mother energy drink.
For dinner tonight, I attempted to make my Gran's Carrot Soup and it turned out fantastic. Tasted perfect. Am so pleased with myself. I had my soup with a sourdough roll that I bought from the bakers, with a little butter on it. MMMMMM it was gooooooood. Love sourdough bread and mix that with the carrot soup, I was in a happy place. The boys loved the soup too which is awesome :)
Feeling pretty good.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
Monday 27 June 2011
Seems pointless.
So today, i made myself two slices of toast, ended up only being in the mood for one. I passed the other one on to Will. After that I headed to work. Didn't get lunch until about 3pm. Got a chicken sandwich, a slice of carrot cake and an iced coffee. I ended up only eating half of the carrot cake, even though it was really tasty.
After work I headed to the gym. Worked out for just under an hour, only used the treadmill and the bike though. I did push myself a little further tonight, on the treadmill doing a near jog, well fast paced walk but I am getting more confident and not so afraid of pushing past the initial discomfort.
While I waited for my lift I stretched my muscle by doing some of my physio exercises.
I have drank a litre of water. Went food shopping too. The fridge is now full of fresh veg. Must start cooking better meals. First stop Gran's carrot soup, mum's sausage casserole and then gran's clootie dumpling. Sounds like a good meal if you ask me and its all stuff that can be frozen. Huzzah.
What seems pointless though, is I go to the gym work off lunch only to come home and have a peanut butter and jam sandwich with a bottle of beer. Seems silly. But I did push myself.
Had an odd moment on the treadmill tonight. I was watching the music videos, minding my own business and i just had this feeling that I was literally shedding lbs while walking and had this moment in my head where I looked down and could have sworn that I was skinny, well toned. Odd.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
After work I headed to the gym. Worked out for just under an hour, only used the treadmill and the bike though. I did push myself a little further tonight, on the treadmill doing a near jog, well fast paced walk but I am getting more confident and not so afraid of pushing past the initial discomfort.
While I waited for my lift I stretched my muscle by doing some of my physio exercises.
I have drank a litre of water. Went food shopping too. The fridge is now full of fresh veg. Must start cooking better meals. First stop Gran's carrot soup, mum's sausage casserole and then gran's clootie dumpling. Sounds like a good meal if you ask me and its all stuff that can be frozen. Huzzah.
What seems pointless though, is I go to the gym work off lunch only to come home and have a peanut butter and jam sandwich with a bottle of beer. Seems silly. But I did push myself.
Had an odd moment on the treadmill tonight. I was watching the music videos, minding my own business and i just had this feeling that I was literally shedding lbs while walking and had this moment in my head where I looked down and could have sworn that I was skinny, well toned. Odd.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
Sunday 26 June 2011
An update
So I forgot to actually write what I had for eats on Saturday. Well I started the day off with a chicken wrap meal from Hungry Jacks, not great but it was breakfast and lunch. I also had an ice cream from them. Dinner was a bowl of pasta with some extra cheese and chilli sauce. Oh and a slice of bread and butter. That was pretty much it. I think I had one mini lamington. It was a pretty rubbish day for food. Just was not hungry.
Speaking of hungry though. Today has been a munchy day. I had toast and cheese this morning, two icm's and a cup of coffee. No lunch, but dinner was kfc that i shared with the boys. Bad, would have been worse if I had more than a small handful of the chips, two chicken nuggets and two pieces of chicken. Not exactly a huge meal. I did however just sit and eat like 6 chocolate hob nobs with a glass of milk. I am still feeling peckish though. Oh I had one Carlton Dry Fusion Lemon. Not sure what I want to eat but it will need to be something light seeing as it is now after 10pm.
I just noticed I was typing to the last song that was one.
I really want a fetish type top to go along with my new skirt with the purple pvc on it. I really want to be able to wear my high heels again, I am craving the height and that sexy kick ass feeling. I just have it in my head that I want to look amazing for Sexpo in July. I wish I could get away with wearing latex or full pvc. Think that is something I will have to build up to. Wouldn't it be nice if we all just had magic wands that got rid of injuries and squishy bits. That's what I want. I want my foot to be miraculously healed and to not be fat anymore. Either that or I just want every item of clothing in my wardrobe to look amazing not only to every one else but to me.
A girl can dream can't she.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
Speaking of hungry though. Today has been a munchy day. I had toast and cheese this morning, two icm's and a cup of coffee. No lunch, but dinner was kfc that i shared with the boys. Bad, would have been worse if I had more than a small handful of the chips, two chicken nuggets and two pieces of chicken. Not exactly a huge meal. I did however just sit and eat like 6 chocolate hob nobs with a glass of milk. I am still feeling peckish though. Oh I had one Carlton Dry Fusion Lemon. Not sure what I want to eat but it will need to be something light seeing as it is now after 10pm.
I just noticed I was typing to the last song that was one.
I really want a fetish type top to go along with my new skirt with the purple pvc on it. I really want to be able to wear my high heels again, I am craving the height and that sexy kick ass feeling. I just have it in my head that I want to look amazing for Sexpo in July. I wish I could get away with wearing latex or full pvc. Think that is something I will have to build up to. Wouldn't it be nice if we all just had magic wands that got rid of injuries and squishy bits. That's what I want. I want my foot to be miraculously healed and to not be fat anymore. Either that or I just want every item of clothing in my wardrobe to look amazing not only to every one else but to me.
A girl can dream can't she.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
Saturday 25 June 2011
Yesterday at Hervey Bay
Myself, Garth and Michael all headed down to Hervey Bay on the bus but I can safely say it was a bad food day.
Breakfast was about three chocolate drop things and like two ICM's with choc chips (rice krispie squares).
Whole reason we went to the Bay was because Rock Off had a sale on and I wanted to spend some cash. I bought myself a whole new outfit and new hair dye which I will get round to using soonish.
I love sales and I love my new outfit which actually works on so many different levels and goes with pretty much my whole wardrobe. Oh and I finally have a pair of high tops and they are Demonia which is just grand.
After I spent ages in Rock Off, I went to catch up with the boys for lunch. I had a tuna and crackers thing, was pretty yummy. Also had like three fruit mentos. We walked from Rock Off up to the nearest take away store. I can't go to the beach and not buy myself fish and chips. So I did, and it was delish. Washed it down with a bottle of Coke Zero.
Once we had all eaten, the boys sat throwing cold chips at the ibis's, stupid birds don't even realise when people are hitting them with stuff. Oh, highlight of my day, well apart from the new outfit and the fact that the skirt is loose, I hand fed a bird. It hopped onto the bench and just kinda looked at me, so I broke a bit of my fish apart and handed it to the bird, he sorta looked at me, hopped closer then leaned in and took the food. It was awesome.
Before I went for a paddle in the water, I had a mini lamington and a choc/vanilla chuppa chup. I do love the beach though, ten minutes with my feet in the water and I felt amazing. Most definitely my happy place.
Oh, while we were waiting on the bus home we saw flats for rent that are literally right across from the beach, have a foodworks next door, an indian restaurant and are right next to Rock Off. I happened to mention I would be a very happy girl living that close to the sea. Garth then asked me for my phone, and phoned the company asking about how much they were. Turns out they are only $190 a week. Might arrange a viewing, seems too good to be true. They are probably shoe boxes. Incidentally, I really really need to get my driving lessons started.
Anyhoo, got home and had dinner which was a tuna and cheese sandwich and like half a pack of ritz crackers with light french onion dip. It was definitely a treat type day. Must do better.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xxx
Breakfast was about three chocolate drop things and like two ICM's with choc chips (rice krispie squares).
Whole reason we went to the Bay was because Rock Off had a sale on and I wanted to spend some cash. I bought myself a whole new outfit and new hair dye which I will get round to using soonish. I love sales and I love my new outfit which actually works on so many different levels and goes with pretty much my whole wardrobe. Oh and I finally have a pair of high tops and they are Demonia which is just grand.
After I spent ages in Rock Off, I went to catch up with the boys for lunch. I had a tuna and crackers thing, was pretty yummy. Also had like three fruit mentos. We walked from Rock Off up to the nearest take away store. I can't go to the beach and not buy myself fish and chips. So I did, and it was delish. Washed it down with a bottle of Coke Zero.
Once we had all eaten, the boys sat throwing cold chips at the ibis's, stupid birds don't even realise when people are hitting them with stuff. Oh, highlight of my day, well apart from the new outfit and the fact that the skirt is loose, I hand fed a bird. It hopped onto the bench and just kinda looked at me, so I broke a bit of my fish apart and handed it to the bird, he sorta looked at me, hopped closer then leaned in and took the food. It was awesome.
Before I went for a paddle in the water, I had a mini lamington and a choc/vanilla chuppa chup. I do love the beach though, ten minutes with my feet in the water and I felt amazing. Most definitely my happy place.
Oh, while we were waiting on the bus home we saw flats for rent that are literally right across from the beach, have a foodworks next door, an indian restaurant and are right next to Rock Off. I happened to mention I would be a very happy girl living that close to the sea. Garth then asked me for my phone, and phoned the company asking about how much they were. Turns out they are only $190 a week. Might arrange a viewing, seems too good to be true. They are probably shoe boxes. Incidentally, I really really need to get my driving lessons started.
Anyhoo, got home and had dinner which was a tuna and cheese sandwich and like half a pack of ritz crackers with light french onion dip. It was definitely a treat type day. Must do better.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xxx
Thursday 23 June 2011
Day Five
Evening readers,
So today for breakfast I had four Weetbix with sugar and milk. And for lunch, which I had after physio, was a hamburger and one dim sim. Could barely taste either of them though and barely managed to finish even that one dim sim. Hate head colds they kill my appetite or rather they kill my taste buds.
I have basically chilled out today, taken some pain killers and went for a snooze at like 5pm . Woke up at like 830pm.
I am currently waiting on dinner being cooked which is mashed potato. Yup that is what I am having for dinner because today just feels like a comfort food day. I had one of my skinny cow ice creams earlier for a snack.
Thinking if I am not working tomorrow I will head to the Bay for the Rock Off sale. See if I can't get myself some cute demonia flats.
Will be having dinner then an early night tonight snuggled up with my beautiful man.
So now I am up to date, I also have not stood on a set of scales yet. I will stand on them when I get back into my black skinny jeans and the size 12 top that Sarah bought me, just to make sure I have lost the right amount :)
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
So today for breakfast I had four Weetbix with sugar and milk. And for lunch, which I had after physio, was a hamburger and one dim sim. Could barely taste either of them though and barely managed to finish even that one dim sim. Hate head colds they kill my appetite or rather they kill my taste buds.
I have basically chilled out today, taken some pain killers and went for a snooze at like 5pm . Woke up at like 830pm.
I am currently waiting on dinner being cooked which is mashed potato. Yup that is what I am having for dinner because today just feels like a comfort food day. I had one of my skinny cow ice creams earlier for a snack.
Thinking if I am not working tomorrow I will head to the Bay for the Rock Off sale. See if I can't get myself some cute demonia flats.
Will be having dinner then an early night tonight snuggled up with my beautiful man.
So now I am up to date, I also have not stood on a set of scales yet. I will stand on them when I get back into my black skinny jeans and the size 12 top that Sarah bought me, just to make sure I have lost the right amount :)
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
Day Four
Well actually I am writing this on day five as I forgot all about it yesterday.
Yesterday was actually not a terrible food day. I did however wake up with a fucker of a head cold, I felt like death so I ended up not going to hydro therapy or to the gym for that matter. As it was I ended up sleeping until 12.30pm. It didn't help, I still felt like crap for most of the day.
Anyway, breakfast was total comfort food. I had two slices of toast with butter and a bowl of chilli EasyMac. Not that it really mattered as I could barely taste it and normally the Chilli EasyMac is really flavoursome (for convenience food). I didn't have lunch but did have a bottle of orange juice. Figured I would try and pump my body full of Vitamin C to knock this cold out of me, didn't work. Earlier in the day, before I went out to hang with Michael, I threw a total bitch fit at my clothes. I decided that it was all crap, more to the point I had a wardrobe full of clothing but nothing to wear. I eventually settled on an outfit then headed out.
I got to Station and decided I wanted to buy a new top, ended up getting a really cute jumper. Its all asymetrical, it's funky and man it keeps me warm.
So hung for a bit at Station, then headed to the RSL for Trivia and dinner. Dinner was a 250g Rib fillet, rare with veg and chips and my sauce on the side. It was delicious. Had another big glass of orange juice, it didn't help. Treated myself to a thick slice of Banana Bread which I actually shared with Michael. Also bought myself a white Russian cocktail. After dinner and trivia, I gambled a little on the pokie (puggie) machines. I put twenty in and i got twenty back. Not bad.
So it wasn't a terrible food day yesterday, nor was it a very good one. I think it probably felt worse because a)I'm sick and b)I didn't go to the gym. If I had went to the gym I wouldn't have felt bad about having the cocktail or the banana bread.
I will update tonight with day fives progress, ie today.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xxx
Yesterday was actually not a terrible food day. I did however wake up with a fucker of a head cold, I felt like death so I ended up not going to hydro therapy or to the gym for that matter. As it was I ended up sleeping until 12.30pm. It didn't help, I still felt like crap for most of the day.
Anyway, breakfast was total comfort food. I had two slices of toast with butter and a bowl of chilli EasyMac. Not that it really mattered as I could barely taste it and normally the Chilli EasyMac is really flavoursome (for convenience food). I didn't have lunch but did have a bottle of orange juice. Figured I would try and pump my body full of Vitamin C to knock this cold out of me, didn't work. Earlier in the day, before I went out to hang with Michael, I threw a total bitch fit at my clothes. I decided that it was all crap, more to the point I had a wardrobe full of clothing but nothing to wear. I eventually settled on an outfit then headed out.
I got to Station and decided I wanted to buy a new top, ended up getting a really cute jumper. Its all asymetrical, it's funky and man it keeps me warm.
So hung for a bit at Station, then headed to the RSL for Trivia and dinner. Dinner was a 250g Rib fillet, rare with veg and chips and my sauce on the side. It was delicious. Had another big glass of orange juice, it didn't help. Treated myself to a thick slice of Banana Bread which I actually shared with Michael. Also bought myself a white Russian cocktail. After dinner and trivia, I gambled a little on the pokie (puggie) machines. I put twenty in and i got twenty back. Not bad.
So it wasn't a terrible food day yesterday, nor was it a very good one. I think it probably felt worse because a)I'm sick and b)I didn't go to the gym. If I had went to the gym I wouldn't have felt bad about having the cocktail or the banana bread.
I will update tonight with day fives progress, ie today.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xxx
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Some people who I admire(and would like to look like)
Day Three
Today was day three of this mad health kick and its been great actually.
I have drank a litre of water which I am so impressed with. For breakfast, I had an apple. Trust me when I say that is a lot for me in the morning. Never have been very good at the breakfast thing, even as a kid. I had a bit of treat today, nothing too bad, just a large Mocha from Between the Buns. It was a coffee kinda day. Anyhoo...For lunch I had two small/medium baked potatoes, with a small amount of butter and a handful of cheese.
I finished work early as we had done everything, so I went to the gym. Today I worked out for an hour. Fifteen minutes on the treadmill, to warm up, 15 minutes on the bike, then about 15-20 minutes doing some upper body workouts and then ten minutes on the treadmill to wind down. Feeling pretty pleased with myself...and I still haven't stood on the scales. Let's see how long I can do this with breaking and looking at the number.
After my workout, I stood waiting for my lift home and worked on my physio stretches. I can feel a definite improvement. Hopefully it shows when I go to see Matt on Thursday. Will do some more physio stretches before bed tonight.
Right now I am munching on a navel orange. Love this fruit, especially cut into chunks :)
Dinner tonight is homemade Thai Green Coconut Chicken Curry with some jasmine rice. The best part about that, if I make enough tonight then there will be leftovers for lunch tomorrow, huzzah!
I have a feeling that I am going to succeed in keeping the weight off this time. I have many things driving me, but I am also not denying myself things that I might be craving. For example, this time round I am not completely cutting out carbs. Instead I am just limiting how many I have. If I feel like having a sandwich then I will, if I want pasta then I will have pasta. What I am doing is trying to include more fruit and veg and a lot less soft drink and it's probably a good thing that I seem to have gone off chocolate at the moment. My major craving these days is crisps (chips) esp the Red Rock Deli. I may treat myself to a small bowl of them tonight. That probably sounds like a lot, but the bag is huge so a small bowl will barely make a dent in the bag.
Feeling pretty proud of myself, but I think that could be the exercise endorphins running around my body.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
I have drank a litre of water which I am so impressed with. For breakfast, I had an apple. Trust me when I say that is a lot for me in the morning. Never have been very good at the breakfast thing, even as a kid. I had a bit of treat today, nothing too bad, just a large Mocha from Between the Buns. It was a coffee kinda day. Anyhoo...For lunch I had two small/medium baked potatoes, with a small amount of butter and a handful of cheese.
I finished work early as we had done everything, so I went to the gym. Today I worked out for an hour. Fifteen minutes on the treadmill, to warm up, 15 minutes on the bike, then about 15-20 minutes doing some upper body workouts and then ten minutes on the treadmill to wind down. Feeling pretty pleased with myself...and I still haven't stood on the scales. Let's see how long I can do this with breaking and looking at the number.
After my workout, I stood waiting for my lift home and worked on my physio stretches. I can feel a definite improvement. Hopefully it shows when I go to see Matt on Thursday. Will do some more physio stretches before bed tonight.
Right now I am munching on a navel orange. Love this fruit, especially cut into chunks :)
Dinner tonight is homemade Thai Green Coconut Chicken Curry with some jasmine rice. The best part about that, if I make enough tonight then there will be leftovers for lunch tomorrow, huzzah!
I have a feeling that I am going to succeed in keeping the weight off this time. I have many things driving me, but I am also not denying myself things that I might be craving. For example, this time round I am not completely cutting out carbs. Instead I am just limiting how many I have. If I feel like having a sandwich then I will, if I want pasta then I will have pasta. What I am doing is trying to include more fruit and veg and a lot less soft drink and it's probably a good thing that I seem to have gone off chocolate at the moment. My major craving these days is crisps (chips) esp the Red Rock Deli. I may treat myself to a small bowl of them tonight. That probably sounds like a lot, but the bag is huge so a small bowl will barely make a dent in the bag.
Feeling pretty proud of myself, but I think that could be the exercise endorphins running around my body.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
Monday 20 June 2011
Me at the moment.
Anyway, that's enough of that
Vicky xx
Day Two
Oh before I continue, the reason I have marked this blog as having adult content is because I am liable to swear and may even post a pic or two of progress. These pictures will be of me in A bra and underwear as this is the best way for the reader to see progress.
Anyhoo. Today I had no breakfast, I was running behind on time so ran out the door. For Lunch I had a medium sized panini with chicken, pesto and sundried tomato on it, with a litre bottle of water. I have had no caffeine today which I am quite impressed with. And I went to the gym after work tonight. I only went for like 35 minutes, but I am starting slowly because not only am I trying to get fit but the gym is to help me build up my foot strength again and I don't want to damage myself. So I worked out on the treadmill and on the exercise bike. While I was waiting for my lift home, I was doing my physio stretches and it felt amazing. Seriously progress just from one gym session, especially on my knee to wall stretch.
Got home, had a bit of a tiff with Garth, but tis all good we sorted it pretty quickly. We talk about everything and don't let arguments stew.
I wasn't so good on the food front when I got home. I ate like half a can of chocolate wafer things, you know the ones you would use to decorate an ice cream sundae. They were minty. For dinner I had a pie with some easy mac, mostly cos there is nothing in the fridge and couldn't be bothered defrosting anything. It was convenient. Dessert was a skinny cow ice cream, the one I was meant to have last night but never.
Incidentally its cold in this house.
Am currently fighting off the urge to munch a whole bag of Red Rock Deli chips. I think before bed tonight I will make up a decent lunch that I can grab and take to work.
Must phone my physio tomorrow morning to find out when my next appointment is, cos I have forgotten.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
Anyhoo. Today I had no breakfast, I was running behind on time so ran out the door. For Lunch I had a medium sized panini with chicken, pesto and sundried tomato on it, with a litre bottle of water. I have had no caffeine today which I am quite impressed with. And I went to the gym after work tonight. I only went for like 35 minutes, but I am starting slowly because not only am I trying to get fit but the gym is to help me build up my foot strength again and I don't want to damage myself. So I worked out on the treadmill and on the exercise bike. While I was waiting for my lift home, I was doing my physio stretches and it felt amazing. Seriously progress just from one gym session, especially on my knee to wall stretch.
Got home, had a bit of a tiff with Garth, but tis all good we sorted it pretty quickly. We talk about everything and don't let arguments stew.
I wasn't so good on the food front when I got home. I ate like half a can of chocolate wafer things, you know the ones you would use to decorate an ice cream sundae. They were minty. For dinner I had a pie with some easy mac, mostly cos there is nothing in the fridge and couldn't be bothered defrosting anything. It was convenient. Dessert was a skinny cow ice cream, the one I was meant to have last night but never.
Incidentally its cold in this house.
Am currently fighting off the urge to munch a whole bag of Red Rock Deli chips. I think before bed tonight I will make up a decent lunch that I can grab and take to work.
Must phone my physio tomorrow morning to find out when my next appointment is, cos I have forgotten.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky xx
Sunday 19 June 2011
Oh and a side note
I actually joined a gym yesterday. I only joined for a month to see if I like it. So that works out well, although my reason for joining was cos my physio told me it would be good for my ankle.
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Vicky
New Start...Again!
Well it has been a long time, yes indeed. I have decided...again...to make this a diet/healthy eating/looking after myself blog. That includes moisturising, eating more vegetables, cutting out the junk food especially the fast food. It should be a treat. I figured it's about time that I actually take care of myself, I am on the wrong side of the 20's after all. Plus I told my friend that I would help her stick to her own healthy living. We will both update the blogs every day with food intake and exercise routines, yes indeed.
Any support anyone wants to offer is very welcome. Haters, however, will be ignored. This is my choice and I may not be perfect but at least I am trying to improve myself and if you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at all. Or better yet before you decide to slate me, take a long hard look at your own life and figure out if you are really that much better. Sorry to those non haters, that was just my mini rant.
Anyhoo...today was day one. I had a homemade choc muffin for breakfast (bad I know), then a foot long wheat bread sub with turkey and ham and plenty of salad, which I never finished along with a bottle of water. I then had an iced coffee. When I got home I had like 8 Sao crackers with butter and cheese and about half a bag of Red Rock Deli salt and vinegar chips. Not the best start but it's better than what I could have done. I may have a Skinny Cow ice cream before bed however, they are 97% fat free :)
I have also decided that when I want soft drink I will drink Coke Zero. I used to have a can or two of Diet Coke a week when I was on the Atkins, it helped with the sugar cravings and Coke Zero has even less sugar than Diet Coke. So water to drink and Zero when I need sweetness.
Took photos last night of myself and I am not liking what is looking back at me so much anymore so now is the time to change my ways.
Here's hoping. I am aiming to lose 2stone (12.7kg) and to build better muscle tone. Must buy a new set of scales. I am also aiming to get comfortably back into my skinny jeans.
Anyway, that's enough of that
Vicky
Any support anyone wants to offer is very welcome. Haters, however, will be ignored. This is my choice and I may not be perfect but at least I am trying to improve myself and if you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at all. Or better yet before you decide to slate me, take a long hard look at your own life and figure out if you are really that much better. Sorry to those non haters, that was just my mini rant.
Anyhoo...today was day one. I had a homemade choc muffin for breakfast (bad I know), then a foot long wheat bread sub with turkey and ham and plenty of salad, which I never finished along with a bottle of water. I then had an iced coffee. When I got home I had like 8 Sao crackers with butter and cheese and about half a bag of Red Rock Deli salt and vinegar chips. Not the best start but it's better than what I could have done. I may have a Skinny Cow ice cream before bed however, they are 97% fat free :)
I have also decided that when I want soft drink I will drink Coke Zero. I used to have a can or two of Diet Coke a week when I was on the Atkins, it helped with the sugar cravings and Coke Zero has even less sugar than Diet Coke. So water to drink and Zero when I need sweetness.
Took photos last night of myself and I am not liking what is looking back at me so much anymore so now is the time to change my ways.
Here's hoping. I am aiming to lose 2stone (12.7kg) and to build better muscle tone. Must buy a new set of scales. I am also aiming to get comfortably back into my skinny jeans.
Anyway, that's enough of that
Vicky
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