It's time to say goodbye......

to my old self!

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  • Name: bradybabeinuk
  • City: London
  • Region: London, City of
  • Country: United Kingdom

My Weight Loss

Height: 172.7cm
Start weight: 79.90kg
Current weight: 89.00kg
Goal weight: 70.00kg
Lost to date: -9.10kg
Remaining: 19.00kg

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09/08/2010 03:46

It's been a while, but I'm back!

I haven't written in this since January and a LOT has happened since.  I gained about a bazillion kg's , I'm the biggest than I have been in 9 years, have moved back to Melbourne and now I am completely lost in "my new life".
 
Since deciding to leave the UK (the decision was made in January) and arriving in Melbourne, I think I lost control completely.  The amount of drinking and eating that I did was unbelievable! Most of it was an excuse to go out as I was thinking, hey, I don't know if I will ever see these people again - so a drink or a meal out sounds like a great idea! I also think a lot of it was comfort eating too due to the break up that I had at New Years. 
 
And now I am back in Melbourne......and the new definition of lost = me! I was away for almost 7 years, and it's the strangest feeling being in your home town, and not having a job, or have close friends.....it's going to be hard.
 
BUT the positives....I have a bit more time on my hands to focus on my weight loss.  I have access to great fresh food and produce, and again a bit of extra time to create healthy meals. I also think I should be able to drink less (as i have no one to drink with anymore...
 
I have entered myself into a run (5.7kms) which is in 5 weeks time, which is motivating me with the exercise.  Last year I ran 10k's and I could run 5k's on a daily basis.  But this year I have hardly exercise at all - so I need to a goal to strive for.  I have been running almost every day since I have been back.  My first week was 2.66kms (which seems pathetic but it's a start) and this week I have pushed it up to 3.4kms.  My aim is to push it to 4 k's next week and maybe do that for 2 weeks, then 5 k's the following week, and keeping that going until the run.
 
My potential saboteur is my mum as she always has a sweets jar on the bench, which I can't seem to resist at the mo, and she makes amazing slices that she likes to feed to me at night, so I need to stop that from happening ASAP.  My other possible saboteur is boredom as I am not working yet and I have no friends close by - so I tend to pop down to the pub for a drink.
 
OK so here it is......I'm drawing a line..
 
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Right fresh start from today!
 
Ok so I have done my run, and I have done a few push ups and sit ups
 
Food plan today is:
 
Breakfast:
Cereal with half banana and skimmed milk
 
Lunch:
Ham salad with low fat dressing
 
Snacks:
weight watchers fruit bar.  30g of nuts
 
Dinner:
Mum's cooking......she is making chicken parmagiana which has potential to not be healthy but will make sure it's a small portion, and try to fill up on the vegies instead. (Tomorrow night, I'm cooking!!!!!)
 
 
 
 
PS.....If anyone out there knows where I can get Weight Watchers Points info (Australian version) I would truly appreciate it!)
 
 

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01/20/2010 03:09

Things are finally moving in the right direction

Over the last ten days something has clicked.  It's funny how your brain just shifts into gear and you begin (finally) to do the right thing. The right thing for your body, confidence and you!
 
I have been sticking to the food plan - well definitely during the week, with some indulgences on the weekend (mainly alchohol) and I have finally gotten back into exercise.
 
I have realised that I have 9 1/2 weeks till my 1/2 marathon, and I really need to ensure that i train for it.  I have found the exercise difficult because my body has been out of a routine for a few months now.  It really amazes me how hard it is to start again if you don't keep it up.  I ran 4.5 k's yesterday, which I was struggling with and is slightly frustrating because i have run 10km, so i really hope i can complete my run.......actually I know I'm going to complete my run, why am I doubting myself?  I HAVE to complete my run.....so bring it on!

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01/05/2010 21:39

What is wrong with me?

I have binged completely - why do I do it? I feel rotten! WHY? WHY? WHY?

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01/02/2010 12:07

Clean slate at new years.....

To be honest i have had a bad week.  I've been on hols and comfort/boredom eating has totally taken over.  Got out and did a few runs, and have accepted that my fitness level is now where near as good as it was and will definitely have to work on that.
 
Also split with my boyfriend on New years day - but was something that i have been wanting to do for a while, and do think it would be for the best - i need to make sure i dont comfort eat to get my way through that though.
 
I am back at work next week, and hopefully have a routine will help me with my weight loss.  I need to go back to the gym, the aim is to go at least twice next week!
 
At least i have lost something, meaning I am on my way to my first goal!  I think breaking up has also spurred me on to lose the weight - i need to build my confidence again and look fabulous!

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12/27/2009 11:07

I've hit rock bottom........or sky high, it's pretty bad whatever way you look at it!

I knew it would be bad, with the way I have been eating over the last couple of months it was no surprise. I know weigh the heaviest in about 2 years, and I am only 7 kilo's away from being the heaviest I have ever been - i'm truly disappointed in myself!
 
It HAS to stop today - i need to start again.
 
I am not going to spend time explaining what I did wrong and why i did it etc, there's no use - I know it, it's the same old same old, I ate WAY too much and exercise went completely out the window!
 
So my plan is to look forward - I have some mini goals to focus on.
 
MY NEW WEIGHTLOSS GOALS
 
Goal 1:
Lose 4 kgs by Jan 31st (5 weeks from today). I need a realistic goal to start off with to get the ball (great big ball of lard) rolling
 
Goal 2:
Lose 10 kgs by March 12th (10 weeks and 5 days from today).  I am thinking of having a birthday weekend away and I want to look FABULOUS for that.
 
Goal 3:
lose 11 - 12 kgs by March 21st (12 weeks from today).  Or at least be fit by then, as I have a half marathon to run.
 
Goal 4:
lose 15 - 16 kgs by April 16th ish (15 weeks and 5 days from today).  I might be going on a holiday with my cousin and it is most likely that a bikkini will be needed.
 
Goal 5:
Maintain  a healthy weight until August 20th (33 weeks and 5 days from today).  I am a bridesmaid and I really want to look good.  Not purely for myself, but so I look good in the photos for the bride and groom. I don't want them looking at their photos thinking why did we have that fat person in them?!
 
Ok now I have goals, what I need are plans - how am I going to reach each goal? Best thing to do is plan week by week.
 
PLAN FOR WEEK 1
  • Stick to food plan!
  • Begin running again - start small, and achieve each day. I am aiming for about 2.5 - 3 k's every day
  • Begin toning program - mini one to start with at home.
 
I know this is going to be tough for me, as I have become quite depressed about the whole weight gain - which obviously makes me want to eat more. I also find it very difficult to exercise during the winter months as it is so dark and cold and wet etc so i just need to take it day by day.
 
Wish me luck.........
 
 
 
 

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11/07/2009 10:02

I've lost control......I'm starting afresh today!

Ok Ok, so I have totally lost the plot.  I am in winter/depression/comfort eating overload.  I can actually feel that the weight has piled on, seriously, things are wobbling as I walk.
 
So today I am starting afresh.  It's going to be very tough but I just need to stop this ridiculousness of eating everything in sight. 
 
There must be some sort of switch that can be turned off - so I can be healthy and slim again,
 
I must focus, what I'm eating at the moment is NOT GOOD FOR ME!!!!! I can feel that it is effecting my moods, my health - things aren't "feeling" right, and my confidence.
 
I have 5 months till my half marathon and haven't gone for a run in weeks.  i know my fitness levels have dropped.  Instead of going for a run this morning, i went out and power walked for 30 mins (did 3.5k's).  I need to bring up my fitness level again.
 
For breakfast this morning I have had a bowl of special K and skimmed milk
 
Lunch will be a bowl of my home made soup, a roll and an apple.
 
Not sure for dinner yet.

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10/18/2009 20:40

I don't know how I have done it......

but I have been losing weight.  A kilo over the last couple of weeks.
 
I shouldn't have, I should have ballooned as my eating has been atrocious.
 
I need to restart tomorrow - I have a wedding to go to on the weekend, and i am worried that i wont fit into my dress.
 
Been a bit emotional this week, not too sure if it's due to being totm or whether other things are getting to me (long story)

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09/24/2009 22:13

It's all gone pear shaped.....

or should i say I've gone all pear shaped!
 
I have hardly exercised and my eating is totally out of control. I have also had way too much to drink this week as well.
 
What have I done that is good?  Well I have entered a half marathon, 6 months yesterday!
 
Better start training - new day tomorrow!

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09/17/2009 23:10

Three words basically.......

LOST THE PLOT!!!!!!
 
I don't even want to go into detail.  I have wi tomoz, am expecting the worse - then it's a new day!

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09/15/2009 22:10

Not too bad of a day me thinks!

Thank God again for pre prepared meals! 
 
Started off with Special K, I have a box at work, so I munch on that while I'm doing work.  I forgot my banana for break  so I just nibbled on more special k (dry).  For lunch had my pre prepared seafood lasagne.  Desperately needed a coffee this arvo, so had a large latte and had a nutri grain bar.  Then came home and cooked up a homemade burger (again pre prepared ) and added corn on the cob and salad. 
 
I didn't actually plan but i have fallen within my points.  Have enough left over now to have a horlicks (to help me sleep).
 
I am so happy how work is going so far (watch this space tho, its quite possible it will crash and burn).  My classes are really good, and I feel like I have work prepared that i know what I am doing. So the less stress I have the more likely i stick to healthy eating.
 
I, however,  broke my memory stick so lost some of the work I did over the hols...... hopefully I can fix it up quite easily. SO DON'T STRESS!!!!!
 
I haven't done any exercise since Sunday  I keep saying to myself that I will go to the gym but when i get home to my nice warm house, going out again in the cold seems like a horrible option.  I was going to go for a run this morning, but it was pouring down. 
 
I MUST get out there tomorrow NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!!
 
I have the boyf coming round for dinner tomorrow night. So am looking up ww recipes now.  One recipe that has caught my eye is a chicken and sausage gumbo.
 
i need to prepare some meals on the weekend as they are running out......
 
I'm not sure how I will go this week.  I was terrible on the weekend, and am trying to make up for it during the week - although I NEED TO EXERCISE
 
 

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