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
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