gotta, exercise put up with the cold and look alright in a pair of speedo's, lol , looking forward too it.

i dont mind training in winter, but i miss the beach, step up the bike riding and weights.

wollongong wales swimming club

My dreams are mine to live. I owe it to myself to fulfill them. 

Started 19th January, 2009..... 140 kgs

26/1/09..   lost 4.6 kgs........... 135.4kgs 

 2/2/09..    lost 1.1 kgs..........  134.3kgs 

 5/3/09..    lost 4.8 kgs........... 129.5kgs

 2/4/09..   lost 2.5 kgs..........   127.0 kgs

 5/5/09..    lost 3.5kgs..........   123.5kgs

 3/6/09..   lost 3.0 kgs..........   120.5kgs

 6/7/09..   lost 2.5kgs...........   118.0kgs

 3/8/09..   lost 2.8kgs...........   115.2kgs

 7/9/09..   lost 3.7kgs...........   111.5kgs                   

 5/10/09.. lost 2.2kgs...........   109.3kgs 

 3/11/09.. lost 2.1kgs...........   107.2kgs 

01/12/09.. lost 2.7kgs...........   104.5kgs

1/1/10.. lost 2.2kgs...........      102.3kgs

2/2/10..  lost 1.3kgs...........     101.0kgs

1/3/10.. lost 1.0kgs...........     100.0kgs

18/3/10...lost 0.4kgs..........     99.4kgs

TOTAL LOST ... 40.6KGS YAY!!

*1st Goal is to get to 130kgs by the 5/3/2009!:

** 2nd goal is to be 120kgs by the mid JUNE 2009

*** 3rd goal is 115kgs by mid - August 2009

**** 4th goal is 110kgs by 28/9/ 2009

***** 5th goal is 105kgs by 23/11/2009

****** 6th goal is 100kgs by March 2010 

****** 7th Goal is 95kgs by May 2010

My Weight Chart:
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some of the soups I make -  cauli and leek soup, mushroom and chicken stock, fresh tomato and basil, brocolli soup, thai spiced pumpkin (I add cauli to bulk it out a bit), mixed veg and beef stock. 

My slowcooker recipes for casseroles pretty much are some cubed meat, some water, onion, a pack of dried soup mix, a tablespoon of herb mix (I own several sorts) and sometimes either a 100 ml glass of wine or a tin of chopped tomatoes.  Let it go for several hours on low.  Depending on the meat and what herbs I've added, I end up with a tasty casserole.  Another favourite is chicken pieces thrown in the cooker with garlic and a jar of salsa.  Its a yummy mexican dish! 

rachm

5kg reward - use nail voucher

10kg reward - new pair of shoes

15kg reward - new hair!! (I will be at goal by then)

I've set sail on the Good Ship!! 8kg pledge

This is why:

1. I think it's because soups are more appealing and not carb loaded
2. I prefer steak and vege's over chicken and salad
3. The crockpot is never empty!
4. I walk more, because it's cooler and hence more comfortable - I love to walk in the rain
5. I go to water aerobics, because I love to have the spa afterwards then get into my jimmies when I get home
6. I even garden more, because it's not so  hot and tiring

As much as I love the ocean.  I prefer winters because I love nights to be dark, and those long hot days are only great if you're lying by the pool, otherwise I have zippo energy.

Mini Goal - 125kg by 29th April

29 April my birthday - 125kg?

22 April
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8 April
1 April
25 March
18 March
11 March
4 March

29 Feb

22 Feb

19 Feb

12 Feb

5 Feb - 137.1kg

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GOAL 95kg (size 16/18)
- a healthier, happier painfree sandradeee

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Whatever Works - journey in pictures can be found here

I find that winter is a good time to get motivated to loose weight. If you’re feeling a bit cold one day you can fill up on a warm soup for lunch instead of your shake and then for dinner you have many choices like yummy filling casseroles. You can always exercise because the gym is always open even if it is cold and raining! (I always think to myself I always feel warmer after visiting the gym). I find mixing my exercise regime up with different exercise classes keeps things interesting and I stay motivated. As for clothes for motivation I think of those zip boots I like so much and going down a size in my jeans.

I also struggle a bit with the salads and shakes when it's cold.....I love salad but it's just not overly enticing when it's 5 degrees outside!

I try to keep motivated a few different ways. 

• I just try to remember that weigh-in day can't be put off because I need my shakes to keep going.
• I want to look nice when I go to the rugby....so I want to be able to fit comfortably into my jeans, jumpers and tops without having to worry about a muffin top!
• I try to think a few months ahead.....summer will be coming around in no time and I want to look fantastic at the beach.
• Playing winter sport. I attempt to play a bit of sport and while it was hard to begin with, it is actually getting easier with every kilo I have lost. So for me I know that keeping motivated and sticking to the diet is really going to help me to become better at those types of things.

Having said this, I am still struggling. THis has been the first really cold week we have had at home here and it's hard not to swap the old salad for a 'warm tinny' for lunch!!

The only good decision you need to make with food....is the next one !

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Week   Date   Weight   Loss   Total Loss   Week 1   27/04/09   106.9 kg   - 2.5 kg   2.5 kg   Week 2   04/05/09   106.5 kg   - 0.5 kg ttom   3.0 kg   Week 3   11/05/09    DNW Stopped as per   Dr's orders   Week 4   18/05/09    DNW   Stopped as per   Dr's orders   Week 5   25/05/09    DNW         Week 6   01/06/09    DNW        Week 7   08/06/09    DNW        Week 8   15/06/09    108 kg   +1.5 kg   1.4 kg   Week 9   22/06/09            Week 10   29/06/09             Week 11   06/07/09            Week 12   13/07/09         Week 13   20/07/09         Week 14   27/07/09           Week 15   03/08/09