Stress Management

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, 'How heavy is this glass of water?'

Answers called out ranged from 8oz. To 20oz.

The lecturer replied, 'The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it.'

'If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.

If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance.'

'In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.'

He continued, 'And that's the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on.'

'As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden. '

'So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work/life down. Don't carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow.'

'Whatever burdens you're carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can. Relax; pick them up later after you've rested.

Life is short. Enjoy!'

And then he shared some ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

1 * Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue

2 * Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.

3 * Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.

4 * Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.

5 * If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

6 * If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.

7 * It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.

8 * Never buy a car you can't push.

9 * Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.

10 * Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.

11 * Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.

12 * The second mouse gets the cheese.

13 * When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

14 * Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.

15 * You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.

16 * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.

17 * We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.

18 * A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

* * * * Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today ! !

Carlton

Need to Vent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - No need to comment

MEN - I SO HATE THEM ALL RIGHT NOW

Men can be insensitive and I think I've found the one and only man who is takes the cake. I am just so over it right now and am wondering if I just disappeared would any one even notice or care!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As you might be able to tell, Brad and I had a huge fight tonight and right now if I never spoke with him again I don't think it would worry me too much (don't me wrong I do love him and would be lost without him, I'm just angry right now). He would have to be the most self-centred, self righteous, pig headed man I have ever met, even worse than my ex Jason who always use to sponge of me. Whilst typing this he has even tried to interrupt me and continue where we left off. God can't he live me alone for 30 minutes, doesn't he know when to quit and enough is enough. If I've walked away from the fight then just drop it....

Our fight was about many things, some of the little and trivial but it was mainly about money. Even since I left working for the Bank, all we seem to do is fight over money or lack of it. We are trying to set up a business, working for one of my ex clients and it isn't going to plan. I feel like we are being stuffed around and I'm so ready to explode. Why is it always up to me to fix things and get things organised, can't he do things for himself/by himself?????

I haven't been sleeping well (waking every hour) and I feel like I haven't had any sleep this week at all. I hate being stressed especially over money. I hate feeling like we are always at each others throats, me supporting our life style and that I'm no fun to be around.... Needless to stay this business is not bringing in any money at the moment and we are living off savings. Savings don't last for ever and they are quickly being spend, especially seeing we do have a mortgage as well. I'm so glad that I put some money away in a high interest account for my trip.... Some might say that I'm mad going overseas during this hard time, and putting so much financial pressure on myself by leaving a secure job to start my own when I have a mortgage. What you don't understand is that I felt like I was drowning in this job, the finance industry is such a demanding industry, from both clients management, they just don't care if they break you or not. The more you give them the more they want. I was so unhappy with my job that it was starting to affect my health and I was finding myself getting more and more depressed. I've been there done that and don't want to ever go back into that deep dark depressed world. The only thing to do was to get out......

I'm also so over my good for nothing eldest brother who I don't speak to any more. I don't speak with him because he did not even visit our dying father in the nursing home, the whole 53 weeks he was there. Whilst his brother lives in Wollongong he does work in Sydney and has to drive within 5 minutes of where my father lived. Also this good for nothing brother is now holding up the estate being finalised, as he has not provided Dad's solicitor the information they need to lodge the estate's tax return and then distribute the estate. Whilst he might not need the money, I most certainly do. I'm sick of leaving messages, emails etc for him to provide the information. As from today I've told the solicitor to contact him directly, maybe they might have more luck. There is no love loss with this brother and it wouldn't worry me if I never spoke to him again. I haven't spoken to him since Dad's funeral in January. I think my brother Paul has only had a few text messages asking him how he was going following his heart attack and hasn't heard from him since March.

Its been raining all day and that's also annoying me. Its still raining now and that keeps me awake.....

There really is not need for any comments on this entry, all I am trying to do is get things off my chest so I can try and sleep in this rainy weather..... At the end of the day things will be OK with Brad and the business, we are just going through a rough patch. But then again it feels like we are always going through a rough patch.

I've calmed down a bit now and things don't seem so bad as they did when I was lying in bed trying to relax and go to sleep.

Carlton

Daffodil Day - 22 August 2008

Cancer remains one of Australia's biggest health problems. With 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85, the chances are you'll know someone who has had this terrible disease.

Funding research into cancer is one of the best ways we can work together to protect those we love, and that's exactly what the Cancer Council hopes to achieve with Daffodil Day, Friday 22^nd August 2008.

Below are pictures of my parents Pam and Stan.

As both my parents have had this terrible disease this cause is very close to my heart. To support their fundraising I purchased my Daffodil Day pen and today I bought a bunch of fresh Daffodils.

My dad survived non hodgkins lymphoma in 2003/2004 and then was diagnosed with Advanced Prostate and Bone Cancer in November 2006. He lost his battle in January 2008. Aged 75

My mum was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and lost her battle 8 months later in October 2005. My dad never got over this loss. Aged 71

RIP Mum and Dad - You are both together again and not in any more pain. You are sadly missed everyday...........

Carlton

Time for a Visual Update

I think it is time for me to remind myself just how far I have actually come with my weight. The best way I know how is visually.



This picture is of me before my weight loss journey began and I weighed in at 115.9 kilos.

Sad thing is that I thought I looked good in this photo...









This picture is of me at 110.6 kilos on 1 April 2008










These two pictures were taken today with me at 102.7 kilos. Its a bit hard for me to notice the difference as the clothes in the first picture are too big for me... Typical apple shape I am, I think my legs are looking kind of skinny in the 2nd picture but the top half of me has so weight still to lose. Then again I do still have about 38 kilos to go to get to my goal weight.

Sorry it appears that I don't seem to like to smile in photos....

When I look at the photo before I lost weight and the one today I can notice a big difference and I need to remember this and use this as one of the many things to inspire me to keep going. I am far from being happy with the way my body looks.

Below are some photos of my bf Brad. He started weight watchers in April (I think) to help support me but found it too hard. I think that was because his heart wasn't in it and that he was trying to lose weight for me.

This is Brad on the 2008 Australia Day weekend in Townsville. This would be my favourite photo of him.







The photo below is Brad today he has put on about 6 kilos since the top photo was taken... He is only 5 foot 3 inches so the weight is very noticeable.

Oh and I also thought that my blog could do with being refreshed. I also added some of the photos on the side bar and reasons that I want to lose weight. This way they are a little more visual and easier to access than searching through past entries to find.

Carlton

25 Days till I go away & struggling with my weight....

OK by now anyone that reads my blog is probably sick of hearing about my planned trip away. We it's 25 days till I go away and I'm starting to wonder what I will take with me.

The good thing about going to Phuket is that I can get some clothes made for me and buy some bootleg stuff there too. I've decided that I am going to take with me 3 tops and 3 pairs of shorts and some swimmers. The rest will be bought there...

I already have one pair of swimmers which is a top & pants and I will wear a pair of board shorts with it. I think the top is still a little tight due to my stomach but bf thinks it looks OK. Pictures to the left is a pair of swimmers that I bought today and I will wear my board shorts with them too. Lucky the shorts and others swimmers are blue. (Oh and it's not me in this photo)..

I also admit defeat that I am not going to make my 95 kilo goal so I can go shopping. I am also struggling to get under 100 kilos at this rate, however I am determined to make it under 100 kilos before I go. I also want to look better in my swimming top (the one I already own).

During the past few days I've been struggling with my portion sizes and the whole concept of Core, so I've decided that after WI on Saturday I'm going back to points and I will not eat any junk food before I go away, including chocolate. If I go out for a meal I will make a healthy choice (which will happen as I go out for lunch every Sunday with my brother and my birthday is in 13 days time).

I have eaten well today which is a good start. Sorry for the ramble on but I had to get this off my chest.


Carlton

Weight loss Things to remember

I've been doing some sole searching the past few days as I'm still struggling with what I eat.

I've found the following tips to remember and I thought I'd share them:-

1. You have within you the resources to achieve success.
2. If you think you can or think you can't your are always right.
3. Believe in yourself.
4. Water flushes away the fat.
5. You are in charge of your results.
6. It's time to be in control of your life, no more excuses.
7. Slim People are active.
8. Slim People eat to live rather than live to eat.
9. Slim People rarely snack but when they do its a healthy snack.
10. Slim people drink more water than other liquids.
11. Slim People avoid high fat foods.
12. Slim People listen to their stomachs and stop eating when satisfied.
13. The more active you are the better you feel, look and fat you burn.
14. Don't beat yourself up if you slip up, habits take 21 days to form.

I've also been looking at the reasons why I want to lose weight. These are:-

* My brothers cardiologist told me that I had an increased risk of heart disease since he had a heart attack when he was under 50.
* To have control over food i.e. to eat the live not live to eat.
* I want to look and feel healthier and sexier.
* To improve my overall health.
* To have more energy.
* To buy clothes that not only look good but are smaller in size.
* To live a longer and better life.
* To live longer.
* To improve my self esteem.
* To feel more attractive.
* To have control over my life.
* I already have pre-diabetes and I don't want full blown diabetes.
* So the air plane tray table sits flat and not up against my stomach.
* So I can have an active life and not huff and puff when I'm out and about.
* To be proud of myself.



Carlton

Planned Overseas Trip

For those who either don't know or can't remember, my brother and I are off to Phuket and Singapore in 4 weeks today.

We fly from Sydney to Singapore with Qantas for 1 night and then fly with Asia Air to Phuket for 8 days. These 8 days will include some shopping, sight seeing and relaxing. I'm also planning on getting some jeans and shorts made for me. At the moment I seem to be one size in the legs at the moment and another size around the waist. I so hate being an apple shape.

After Phuket we fly back to Singapore for 7 days. The main reason we are going to Singapore is to go to the first night Formula One Motor Race. We will also be spending some time sight seeing and taking things easy.

I so can't wait for this holiday. The past 4 years have been rather stressful for my family and it will be so good to get away for a while.

The stresses of my live over the past 4 years:-

1. Dad diagnosed with cancer - October 2004
2. My mum diagnosed with breast cancer - Feb 2005
3. My now exbf diagnosed with DVT - April 2005
4. My dad being rushed to hospital, gall bladder - June 2005
5. Me being diagnosed with depression and starting therapy - July 2005
6. My mum struggling with her cancer battle - June - September 2005
7. Mum losing her battle with cancer - October 2005
8. Dad being rushed to hospital and nearly died - December 2005
9. Nearly breaking up with darling bf - January & April 2006
10. Started looking after 2 portfolio's at work (300 clients) January 2006
11. Breaking up with bf - August 2006
12. Brother committed suicide - April 2006
13. Dad was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and bone cancer - November 2006
14. Dad moved to a nursing home January 2007
15. Dad passed away January 2008 (53 weeks after being moved into the nursing home).
16. The day before Dad's Funeral, my brother had a heart attack. He has survived and turned his life around. He has given up smoking, lost 20 kilos and walks 2 x 30 mins every day. He is such an inspiration to me.
17. Decided that I could no longer work for the company that I did because of the increasing stress and demands, and I resigned in April and left in May 2008.

The one thing I have learnt during this time is that I am a rather strong person and that I can do and get through anything that life throws at me.



Carlton

Today's Weight Loss Journey

I've been out and about most of today. We did go out for lunch at an Italian restaurant today and whilst I ate some garlic bread and a few after lunch chocolates I did have a core lunch of Pasta Napoletana which was very filling. I'm quiet proud of myself for sticking with a core option and not just eating anything that was on the menu.

I hadn't done much exercise this weekend and felt like going for a walk tonight when I got home. I've just come back from a jog/walk of 6 kms. Basically I walked for one block, jogged for the next, then walked etc. Some of the blocks were bigger than others and whilst I came home a bit tired and sweaty, I'm feeling pretty good right now about my achievements.


OMG only 4 weeks till I go overseas and I still have to get to at least double digits.... No more chocolate for the next 4 weeks and lost of exercise for me.

My body does some strange things somethings and really does my head in. Yesterday was WI and due to it being TTOM I few hundred grams heavier than last week, however today when I got on the scales I was a kilo lighter than yesterday. I realise that carry fluid this TTOM but a kilo difference in 24 hours and when TTOM hasn't finished yet is just ridiculous......




Carlton

Cleaning out the wardrobe

This photo is "Someday clothes' are broken into weight groups".

I decided last night that I would go through my wardrobe and throw out all of the t-shirts, shorts, tops, jumpers and jeans etc that are too big. Mind you I decided that I had to try everything on first so it was quite an ordeal and took well over an hour to do. In the end I had 4 garbage bags that went into the charity bins this morning. About 6 weeks ago I gave about 6 or 8 (can't remember exactly) garbage bags to the charity bin.

Oh and another reason for going through my wardrobe was to make room for the clothes that I intend on buying when in Phuket and Singapore in 4 weeks time. LOL.... Just need to lose a bit more weight first.....

Now I only have clothes that fit me and a few that are still a bit too tight. Its like I'm in between a size 18 and 20 tops at the moment.

My mum died about 3 years ago and when I was going through her clothes before they were donated to charity I decided to keep a few of her sweat shirts/jumpers. Well up until now they did not fit me. I tried them all on last night too and I can get into them all and all but one is a little big. The one that is tight is a Katies size 18 (real size 18 not a fat store size 18). I'm so happy, whilst there is less than 3 weeks of winter left, I actually have clothes that fit and I haven't had to buy any of them.

Brad made the comment yesterday that I've lost heaps of weight and that I'm looking good. He also made the comment of "well weight watchers actually does work doesn't it". Surprise Surprise. Now if he would go back to losing weight my life would be a bit easier.

I also posted the above information on the weight watchers GU 100-110 thread today if you read it.

WI is tomorrow and whilst I have eaten better this week and exercised well. TTOM came yesterday so I'm not expecting a loss this week.

Carlton

City to Surf Event

Yesterday I walked in the City to Surf event. The professional & serious runners (red bibs) started the event at 9 a.m. and then those that had run last year under 100 mins (green bibs) and then the blue bibs (first of the general public) at 9.15 a.m and then the yellow bibs (including prams and wheelchairs).

I was in blue bibs group and I can tell you its not a good feeling when someone in a yellow bib, including those running with prams and wheelchairs pass you. I did soon get over it cause there wasn't anything that I could do about it.

I walked the whole 14kms and was happy with how I went. I had been walking the event with a friend Lynda once a month but on the day she and a couple of her friends decided to run/jog the event so for a while I walked by myself. I wasn't too worried about walking by myself cause there where lots of others walking by themselves and later one of her friends Richard stopped jogging and I caught up with him walking and we walked together the rest of the event.

According to my HRM I walked the 14km in 2 hours and 22 mins which I'm rather pleased with. Normally in practice we would walk it in about 2 hours and 45 mins. I think Lynda was a little surprised when she saw me cross the line when I did.


Map of the starting points, course map and finishing line.









One of my other friends Shona wants to run at least half of the event and I'm thinking of joining her. Shona lives on the other side of the same suburb as me, so we can train together.

I just have to start jogging/running on a regular basis, and will start the couch to 5 km running program in October when I'm back from my holiday.


Carlton

Don't you Quit

Words of Wisdom ...
I cant afford to forget.....

DON'T YOU QUIT

When you've eaten to much and you can't write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town,
When you want to give up just because you gave in, and forget all about being healthy & thin.
So what! You went over your points a bit,
It's your next move that counts...
So DON'T YOU QUIT!
It's a moment of truth, its an attitude change.
It's learning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself "You've done great up til now. You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal,
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace, if you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, often the strugglers, when losing their grip,
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip,
And learn too late when the damage is done,
that the race wasn't over...they still could have won!
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
but facing each challenge will help you to grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
the silver tint in a cloud of doubt.
When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite it, you write it...
But
DON'T YOU QUIT!!!

'Author Unknown'

I really like this one and have it printed out on my wardrobe to read every time I open it.


Carlton

Mirror Mirror

Thought you might like this one.

Mirror, mirror on the wall
Do you have to tell it all?
Where do you get the glaring right
To make my clothes look too darn tight?
I think I’m fine but I can see
You won’t cooperate with me,
The way you let the shadows play
You’d think my hair was getting gray.
What’s that, you say? A double chin?
No, that’s the way the light comes in,
If you persist in peering so
You’ll confiscate my facial glow,
And then if you’re not hanging straight
You’ll tell me next I’m gaining weight,
I’m really quite upset with you
For giving this distorted view;
I hate you being smug and wise
O, look what’s happened to my thighs!
I warn you now, O mirrored wall,
Since we’re not on speaking terms at all,
If I look like this in my new jeans
You’ll find yourself in smithereens!!

Carlton

Weigh in Week 22

Weigh in day today and the results were pretty good, I was a little disappointed as I expected to lose a bit more but oh well what can I do but try harder this week. LOL.

Start Weight on 8/2/2008 = 115.9 kilos
Last week 02/8/2008 = 103.3 kilos
This week 26/7/2008 = 102.7 kilos
Loss this week 0.6 kilos.
Loss so far 13.2 kilos in 22 weeks.

My exercise is improving, however I so need to get my eating under control.

I spoke with my leader regarding my eating and she has suggested that I do eat a little more but to make it healthy options and not snacky kind of stuff. So I am going to try and eat more fruit this week as my snacks and see how I go.

I do know that I am going out for lunch today with my brother, City to Surf practice walk tomorrow so lunch out at the Gelato Bar in Bondi Beach, dinner out Tuesday at the club and my brothers birthday is Thursday so I'm out for dinner again this night. I will have to remain focused the rest of the time and remember to exercise.... Wow what a week its going to be.

Carlton

Jeans for Jeans Day today in Australia

Its Jeans for Jeans day in Australia today so please wear your jeans to work and buy some Jeans for Jeans day merchadise.



For more information the website is http://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/




Carlton.

Monthly measurements:-

Weight 26/12/07 is 114.8 kilos (Weight Watchers Start Weight is 115.9 kilos)
Arms are 44 Cm's
Hips are 143 Cm's
Chest is 120 Cm's
Thighs are 66 Cm's
Upper Stomach is 137 Cm's

Weight 05/06/2008 is 105.9 kilos
Arms are 40 Cm's
Hips are 138 Cm's
Chest is 120 Cm's
Thighs are 62 Cm's
Upper Stomach is 130 Cm's

Weight 25/06/2008 is 104.5 kilos
Arms are 39 Cm's (loss of 1 cm)
Hips are 132 Cm's (loss of 6 cm's)
Chest is 117 Cm's (loss of 3 cm's)
Thighs are 59 Cm's (loss of 3 cm's)
Upper Stomach is 129 Cm's (loss of 1 cm)
Waist is 103 cm's


Weight 25/06/2008 is not sure weigh in is tomorrow. Will update this after that.....
Arms are 37 Cm's (loss of 2 cm)
Hips are 129 Cm's (loss of 3 cm's)
Chest is 116 Cm's (loss of 1 cm's)
Thighs are 58 Cm's (loss of 1 cm's)
Upper Stomach is 125 Cm's (loss of 4 cm's)
Waist is 100 Cm's (loss of 3 cm's)

That's another loss of 14 cm's for the month of July and a loss of 48 cm's all over since I started my weight loss journey.

I'm happy that my measurements are doing something even if my weight doesn't seem like its moving as I'd like it too.


Carlton

Weight in Week 21

Weigh in day was yesterday and the results were fair, some would say pretty good but for me it is fair.

Start Weight on 8/2/2008 = 115.9 kilos
Last week 19/7/2008 = 103.8 kilos
This week 26/7/2008 = 103.3 kilos
Loss this week 0.5 kilos.
Loss so far 12.6 kilos in 21 weeks.

My exercise is improving, however I so need to get my eating under control.

I've again switched to core this week to see if I can control my eating and stop eating so much crap.

We went to the football last night and I was really good. I took all my own food, which was 95% core and didn't buy anything else when I was there.

Today we went into the City to the Rocks markets. We walked around for 2 hours before having lunch. We ended up having lunch at City Extra and I had a beef burger with the lot & some chips. I didn't eat all of the bun or chips. Lunch didn't comply with core rules, which is OK but it did cost me 13 points, I'm so glad we went for a walk through the gardens & The Domain for 90 minutes. I ended up earning 13 bonus points, so they can cover my lunch.

Carlton

Attempts to Jog.....

Yes you read the title right. Late this afternoon I decided that I wanted to attempt to Jog. I had been thinking about it for a few days but was too embarrassed to attempt it.

Today I went for a 60 min walk with bf this morning which was good and then this evening I decided that I felt like another walk. During this second walk I decided on the way home to try doing some jogging. Mind you I didn't jog very fast by anyone standards and would jog for say 3-4 power poles, then walk for a while etc and ended up jogging for about 10 mins all up. I'm happy with my start and I really felt like I'd done some exercise.

When I walk with bf I always feel like I haven't had a work out, as he walks slower than I do.

I've decided to start the Couch to 5 km run program again, I attempted this a few years ago and never got past week one cause one of my knees started to hurt. I will have to see how this goes.. This program is where you learn to run 5kms in 9 weeks. I will start week one tomorrow.

I'm happy with my exercise today.....

Carlton

Weigh In - Week 20

Today was weigh in day and I lost 1.7 kilos. I am excited because I also got my 10% weight watchers gold star today.

It seems that the gym workouts are finally starting to pay off and be noticed on the scales.




Start Weight on 8/2/2008 = 115.9 kilos
Last week 07/7/2008 = 105.6 kilos
This week 12/6/2008 = 103.9 kilos
Loss this week 1.7 kilos.
Loss so far 12 kilos in 20 weeks.

I'd not have come this far without the help from the ladies in the weight watchers chat room who have helped me through the past few weeks, to keep going and not give up, whilst I have been down and sick.

Now to concentrate on the next goal of double digits. Bring this challenge on.

Carlton

New Weight Loss Challenges

I'm a bit down and struggling at the moment so I thought I'd remind me of my 2008 Weight Loss Goals. They are:-

1. To get back on track and stay within my daily weight watchers points. This is an up and down thing. I am back on track at the moment and tracking. Any excess points I use I make sure that I do extra exercise to cover them.

2. To remain focused and ask for help when I slip. Asking for help is a hard one for me, as I think that I am a failure. I just have to remember that I am human and not perfect.....

3. To get to my goal weight (even if it takes more than a whole year and probably will).

4. To drink 3 litres of water/fluid a day. This is fairly easy to do at the moment, especially with the gym.

5. To exercise for 1 hour a day (might need to break it up to 2 x 30 min sessions). Achieving this since joining the gym.

6. To complete the End of Financial Year Challenge on FX - done

7. To blog my weight loss journey and refer back to it when I struggle. Still struggle with this one.

8. To be honest with myself and not beat myself up too much when things don't go to plan. Totally suck at this one but I am trying to improve.

9. To complete the Step into Spring Challenge on FX (1/07/2008 to 29/09/2008)

10.To complete the Star Team Challenge on Weight Watchers. (7/07/2008 to 29/09/2008)


There are 2 new challenges that I've decided to join, one on FX and the other on Weight Watchers. They run for 12 and 13 weeks which will help to keep me on track. The FX one has already started, where as the WW on starts on Monday. I have said that I'd love to be under 95 by the time these challenges finish but bearing in mind that I will be away for 2 weeks of them (towards the end of the challenges) it might be a stretch. I do know that if I keep focused I will achieve it but keeping focused is a problem at the moment.

I'm feeling like nothing is happening with my weight at the moment. Since joining the gym, I've been going 4 times a week (90 minute workouts) and together with the gym & walking I'm burning 3000 a week. I realise that my food hasn't always been good during this time but the scales just aren't moving, so I'm getting frustrated. Its also starting to get me down and I've started thinking of quitting weight watchers. I had a great chat with a few people online last night who reminded me that I am doing really well and under no circumstances am I to quite weight watchers LOL. They also reminded me that I have lost 11 kilos so far, changed my eating habits, am healthier, joined a gym, have great online friends to chat to and that I haven't given up yet. I realised that with the gym I am probably building some muscle and that my weight will start to shift. I just hope it is soon and that I just have to be patient. Big ask I say, I'm not good at being patient...............

I have found a new quote that I like, especially for when I am going to eat something that is either naughty or high in points. My new quote is How long is it going to take to work that off at the gym??????

Carlton

End of FX End of Financial Year Challenge.

I so cant' believe that this challenge has ended and that 13 weeks has gone by. It has happend so quickly.

I didn't achieve all of my goals but then again I did reach about 60% of them.

Goals where:-

1. To crack the 100 kilos mark. Result was I reached 104.4 kilos or loss of 6.4 kilos or 60%.

2. To exercise 1 hour every day. Result was that I only achieved 60% of my exercise calories as I lost the plot between April and June.

3. To stick to my calories/points every day. Result:- I know that I only achieved this 50% of the time.

4. To not pig out on chocolate. Result:- This one is a hard one as I do tend to pig out of chocolate once a month when I have TTOM. I guess I have improved on that one.

My Lesson in all of this is that I only put in 60% of the effort so I only got 60% of the results I wanted. I really only have myself to blame on this one.

Carlton