Goals Update

Well just thought I had better update these -although I am running a litle behind I don't feed worried - just so happy to be healthy and slimmer : )

GoalsTo be under 90kg by 1st October - Achieved 8th October
To be under 85kg by 1st November - Achieved 3rd November
To be under 80kg by 1st December - Achieved 16th December
To be under 75kg by 1st January - Achieved 23rd January
To fit into a size 12 pair of jeans - Could probably do this but I am now aiming lower 23/01/12
To buy some size 12 swimmers

So guess it is time for a little reassessment, I have decided that I am going to plod along until a get to under 70kg and then do a total re-think of my plans and health goals.  Toning is an issue - especially with my arms and I need to think seriously about what to do about it and commit to a plan.

My only other concern is how to STOP the weight loss.  In theory they say that your body will stop naturally when it reaches a healthy weight but I know some poeple have kept losing.  I guess time will tell.  Time for some research on the Gastric Sleeve Forum.

Week 20

Well I should be happy with my result this week but honestly part of it has come from this horrible gastro bug that I have.  It is simply yuck.

My weight this week has dropped to 74.9kg - so I lost 1kg and now a grand total of 28.1kg.

I am going back to bed to sulk : (

Week 19

Well I have lost another 1.6kg this week.  So very excited to see 75.9kg on the scales this morning, brings my total loss to 27.1kg.

I had very stressful weekend and hence the lack of food probably affected the numbers today.  When I feel stressed or down these days I no longer crave food  - I ignore it.

Getting closer and closer to a "normal" BMI, can't wait to be in the healthy range.

I have ummmed and ahhhed about doing Michelle Bridges 12 week thingo which starts today but my heart really isn't in it atm.  Zac is about to start school, my parenting plan with the ex is changing and work is so very very busy....  I figure I just don't need the added stress.

A Typical Day...

Since I first recovered from my op, eating food has become easier and easier.  I would say that I can now eat anything that I enjoyed before just in smaller amounts. 

Somethings I just no longer feel like.  Fast Food falls into this area.  I don't crave it - no do I find it at all appealing.  Just the thought of those horrible white sweet tasting hamburger buns turns my tummy.  I also can't fathom the idea or heaps of rice or pasta.

My typical day would be made up of one of each from the following lists.

Breakfast
Isowhey Chocolate Shake made with full cream milk, and some benefibre or
1 Egg on multigrain toast or
1 Scrambled egg with some ham and tomato or

Greek Yogurt with some fruit

Snack

Cheese snack pack with crackers or

Slices of ham or

12 Almonds

Lunch

Small premade sandwich style wrap or

1 Cup of Chicken & corn soup or

2/3 Cruskits with avocado and prawns or

2/3 Cruskits with cottage cheese or

3 Ricepaper rolls with prawns or

Pack of sushi mini rolls with avocado

Dinner

Small steak and salad or

Fish and salad or

Chicken and salad or

Thai stirfry with prawns or

2 small slices or homemade pizza or

Tacos with the family but I make mine up with no taco - just on a plate or

1/2 Cup of seafood marinara with a little rice

I also take a daily multivitamin and iron tablet.

Unfortunately I keep forgetting to take photos before I eat : )  So I will come back and update with some more shots of the next few days.

I guess the other thing that is a naughty habit is my wine.  I normally have one or two glasses a night and more than that on the weekend.  It does seem to slow my losses but I am still losing and and I am happy. 

The biggest thing that is different now is that full feeling... it creeps up and you HAVE to stop.  Just one more bite gives me the sweats and the need to lie down.  It normally passes very quickly but sometimes the only relief is being sick : (

  

Week 18

Just popping in to give my weekly update.  I have lost another 1kg this week!  That brings my total to 25.6kg lost and my weight to 77.5kg!

Been spending lots of time at the pool and beach with the kids and I really need to buy some new swimmers soon.  The tops are still ok but the bottoms are so loose and baggy - I am getting scared that I will loose them!  I don't fear going swimming anymore.... in fact I even braved the water slides with my little boy on Saturday.  It feels so great not to be just an onlooker in their lives.  I not longer sit on the sidelines - I don't care what people think of me - I love getting in and having fun with my children. 

One thing that I really do notice these days is how much people eat.  I was one of those people.  My plate piled high and never ever getting that feeling of being full.  I some times feel sad when I see them consuming all that food.  I know that lots of them must be unhappy and I almost feel like running over and telling them about my operation.

I eat small regular meals now. Mostly high in protein and low in carbs.  It amazes me how little our bodies need to survive.  I am full of energy, I'm not hungry and I eat all the yummy things I love.  This week I will give you some snap shots of what I eat each day and the types of things I can eat, so stay tuned.

Photo Update - Week 17

So here are my comparison shots from then till now.  Even the tan looks good!  Even though I am now buying small size 14's and some size 12's and I know that I have lost so much weight  - I still feel big - especially my tummy and my arms.

Really looking to ramp things up a little now that the New Year is here and get down to my goal weight of 70kg.  Infact I think I would be delighted with 73.....  but we will see how we go.

Week 17

Well I think things have caught up with me over the last week and I haven't got any weight loss to report - in fact it has been all over the shop with the scales jumping up and own each day.  Hence I am going pass on my numbers this week and just share a few photos.

The first one I found on the work files....  omg it scares me!  The last one was taken on NYE before a fabulous night out.  What a difference! 

Week 16 - Better late than never!

Sorry it has been a manic Chrissy week.  I am chuffed to report that I managed a 1.3kg loss on Monday bringing my weight to 78.5kg and a total loss of 24.5kg.

We have had a lovely Christmas - lots of wine and small amounts of delish food.  I really don't feel like I have missed out at all.  I got to eat the things that I really love only in much much smaller portions.  I didn't have to cope with the stuffed to the brim feeling after a long lunch.

I am due to do some comparison shots but as my Mum is away you will have to settle on this Chrissy photo of me and the kids : )

Week 15

OK - update time!  I have managed to stay in the 70's!  Today I weighed in at 79.8kg.  That is a loss of .9kg this week and total of 23.3kg.

Lots of Christmas parties this weekend so to be honest I think I am lucky to be where I am.  Having all dry weekdays this week to keep myself in check.

My work Chrissy do was a fancy event on the Brissy River, cocktail style, outdoors with views to die for.  As promised here is the LBD that I bought.  It felt so good not to be the huge girl and to show how far I have come.  My delicious date loved the dress and we had a wonderful weekend and stayed over night on the 30th floor of a city hotel.

Will try to post some more photos later when they upload them : )

Goals Update!

Well I hopped on the scales this morning and I am so excited - 79.8KG!!!!! 

I can't even remember the last time I was in the 70's!  The feeling is fantastic and I am on a high and so very very happy even though I am a couple of weeks off my goal.

Time to have a think about assessing my targets and what is realistic for me.

Anyway just HAD to share : )

Goals
To be under 90kg by 1st October - Achieved 8th October
To be under 85kg by 1st November - Achieved 3rd November
To be under 80kg by 1st December - Achieved 16th December
To be under 75kg by 1st January

To fit into a size 12 pair of jeans
To buy some size 12 swimmers