Weight Loss Challenge

Still very lazy – But not when it comes to food!

weightchallenge2008 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:01:31 +0000

OK, I haven’t written in a while because I have been terrible with the exercise….as in I have NOT started any form of exercise!

This weekend I went to a bookshop launch and even though I had been good for the entire Saturday, I couldn’t resist the lovely pasta salad and crackers and cheese station. Even though we got side plate servings, I can tell you that my friend and I were back in the line for seconds. So, to put it plainly, I haven’t lost any weight, nor have I gained any. Maintaining isn’t my goal right now, so I am marching myself down to the gym today to renew my membership!

Oh on Friday I went to an Indian restaurant with my family and when I saw a full length picture of taken on that night, it was enough to depress me. Anyway, that’s me for today…..I will keep you posted on my signing up for the gym progress.

Great Blogs on Dieting

weightchallenge2008 — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:50:08 +0000

Over the last few days I have been surfing the web for blogs about weight loss and personal experiences and have come across quite a few. The blog that really caught my eye was www.diet-blog.com. The published an article which can be read here: http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2008/04/04/could_writing_a_blog_help_you_lose_weight.php

In short, they were discussing whether or not a blog could be a useful tool on the road to weight loss and good health. The responses were overwhelming as it seems that many people use their “diet” blogs as a source of “personal accountability”. I will be blogrolling a few of my favourites so that we can all enjoy!

Wake up Call!

weightchallenge2008 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:04:43 +0000

I haven’t written in a while, mainly because I was on a few days off. One of the things I purchased was a digital bathroom scale. Most importantly, I have just accepted that I now officially wear a size 22….something that I have never worn from I have known myself. On my return I burst open the box containing my new scale and saw a weight that has made me so down….to the point where taking my weight in hand takes precedence over any other issue I have going on for me. I also now weigh 273 lbs. That is not normal for me, but now I understand why I was probably huffing and puffing just to climb the stairs.

I am being open and honest. It is now time to arrest the situation. I am now beginning serious 8 week challenge. I will report my weight weekly and reflections on how I felt throughout the week.

Healthy Breakfast

weightchallenge2008 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:07:59 +0000

While I haven’t started my programme with full force, I am “practicing” to eat healthy. This will be my daily breakfast for the next 8 weeks (at least). It comprises honeydew melon, cantaloupe, fresh grapes, low-fat yogurt topping and sprinklings of cereal. Breakfast in bed anyone? Enjoy!

Weaknesses of dieting

weightchallenge2008 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:44:18 +0000

One of the things an individual must do prior to embarking on a serious weight loss programme, is to be honest to themselves. Nothing beats honesty. I will be buying a scale next week and stepping on one for the first time since 2006. I am even fearing what I may see, but I have to take the plunge and be harder on myself. I will even post my starting weight on this blog. My clothes size hasn’t changed but I feel changes in my body. My pants feel tight at the waist and crotch, my Capri pants are riding up between my legs….I can barely unhook my bra myself…these are the things that have made be proactive!

Another admission/confession I have to post here is that of my love for any and everything sweet. I could eat a whole cake and NOT touch the main course, unless it is macaroni and cheese or some pasta salad loaded with crap in it. Here are my following weaknesses:

- Unhealthy drinks (sodas, sweet drinks, unnatural fruit juices).

- Cakes (Cheesecake, brownies, etc)

- TGI Fridays I have a passion for this restaurant and nothing’s wrong with eating there….it’s just what you order. I pledge to order only salads from now on…..and will keep my visits to 2 (at most) over the next 8 weeks.

- Exercise – I have bought my pass to the Mona Dam since February….I haven’t made it once. My plan of action is to renew my gym membership and walk around the Dam twice weekly.

- Cigarettes – Enemy #1! I can’t seem to stop but I am hoping that with my new commitment to physical activity, I will be able to ditch these permanently.

Not dieting yet but getting there….

weightchallenge2008 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:07:14 +0000

This weekend is going to be my last weekend of eating and living like a slacker…..I have had enough! I have to start on Tuesday. One of the reasons that I have been procrastinating is because I hate cooking…just love eating. However I have decided to take it 8 weeks at a time. It’s no point trying to kill myself doing it. So, I plan to make a conscious effort with the preparation of meals. Instead of all the processed BS in the supermarket, I’ll opt for loads of fruits, raw vegetables and carbs, in the form of yam, green banana, sweet and Irish potatoes….and of course, the PROVERBIAL gym! Now the picture shown here is NOT me, but if I had let myself go, I probably could have made it to this size!

Another few days of being a non-starter

weightchallenge2008 — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:10:29 +0000

Nope….still haven’t signed up for the gym. In fact I have ven stopped drinking the yucky cucumber juice. I am so ashamed of myself. Hopefully after the Easter break I will be more motivated…..cya!

Start of a non-Starter

weightchallenge2008 — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:36:48 +0000

Well here I am sitting down on my fat behind, trying to reach the gym every day to pay up my subscription fees. I actually drive past there every day, promising to stop by daily. This has happened yet though. Even planning my meals seem to be beyond me. I have to first admit that I am lazy, irresponsible and just a plain NON-STARTER. Yesterday I got up and decided to juice some cucumbers with a little ginger to take away the taste. It actually tasted great and wasn’t as bad as the people on “You are what you eat” on BBC think it is. Let me just say that I am a big fan od Dr. Gillian McKeith and feel so badly for the people who she cuts down to size….but anyway, this is where I am at so far. Whether I am good or bad, you will still hear of my daily trials.