Life is a Journey not a Destination

Well, needless to say with being on holidays I have been in holiday eating mode - so basically whatever I want. This has included way to many biscuits - i just cannot seem to control myself with them. The only saving grace has been we’ve had all healthy meals. But NOOOOO exercise, except for one walk. Pitiful isn’t it? I had such good intentions. I did manage to hop on the scales yesterday morning when we were at home and have gone up 0.7kg, which is probably not too bad considering.

I’m looking forward to getting back into my clean, healthy eating again, and of course, hitting the gym. Only 11 weeks to Christmas and I am determined to be slimmer than I am now. It’s been great being away and feeling “normal”, so I can only imagine how great it must be to feel “slim”.

I’m VERY excited about my weight loss this week. After losing NOTHING last week, this week I was down 2kg (4.4lbs). I’m so happy and excited. We leave on Friday for our vacation so I’ll weigh in again then. But already knowing the scales are reflecting what I know is happening will be a real motivation while I’m away.

I reached another milestone - when converting my weight into pounds I’m now under 200lbs!!!! 198.7 to be exact.

It’s finally happening. The scales have finally been moving downwards. I think every day this week they have moved a little. I’ve been getting in all my workouts and eating pretty clean. I have so much more energy which is great. And after my clothes shopping success yesterday I’m feeling pretty good about myself. With the weather finally warming up I know Summer is on the way (not the mention we’re off to the beach for a weeks holiday next Friday) and I’m pleased to know I’ll be looking and feeling my best this year.

This is it is what I’m calling this challenge. My final journey to my goal weight. I am committed and focused and ready to go.

This morning I got up and went to the gym for my 20min cardio workout on the elliptical. I felt a little sick by the end so know I must have worked hard. Later I walked Christy to school (30min return trip) and later will ride back to pick her up. Meals have been planned and I’ve updated my Body for life tracker to keep me “on track”. I’ve also put my before photos on tracker. Pretty scary still but soooo much better than when I last did BFL.

Well, I’m pottering along this week. Trying not to let this very slow weight loss get to me. I did miss cardio yesterday (cause Kevin went to work) but I did pass up Malteasers in the movies and only had my protein bar and a diet coke. Food wise everything is going well.

I’ve just returned from getting a facial (the first in a number of years) and I’m feeling sooooo relaxed. I almost couldn’t get up off the table afterwards. It was lovely and my beautician, Fran, was so excited getting to do facial for me (she’s been doing my nails and eyelashes/eyebrows for a couple of years now). This was my reward for 4 weeks of healthy eating (as per Body for Life).

Well, I was feeling peckish for much of today. Did have a couple of plain biscuits and a packet of weight watchers nibblies. Not too bad. Had a friend over for afternoon tea. Since that was to be meal 4 I made a mexican dip to have with organic corn chips. I also made a low-fat choc brownie. I enjoyed the dip and 2 pieces of brownie and then felt absolutely horrible. I thought it was overeating (even though I didn’t think I ate too much) but  it’s 2 hours later and I still feel yuck so it must be something else. I’m not going to have meal 5. I’m off to a meeting soon and if I feel better when I come back might have something later.

Well, not quite the results I was hoping for - a loss of 0.2kg. I was lower on Friday but it seems every day this week I was up and down and all over the place. I did take my measurements and had dropped a couple of cms in most places since the last time I measured. Took photos but can’t see my difference in those. However I did put on a new top today and was pleasantly suprised when I could do it up and it looked okay.

I think I need to focus a bit more on my diet this week - mainly portion sizes - and I’m going to drop having meal 6 - I don’t usually feel like it anyway so I’ll only have it if I actually feel hungry.

Here’s a photo of my arms. I’m rather proud of my little muscles - just need to get rid of the flab and I’ll be all set.

Well, today I’ve feeling rather good. Firstly, the scales were very kind this morning and show me at a new low weight. Secondly, I had a great lower body workout at the gym, then took Rosie on a walk for 25mins (feet a bit sore but heal was fine). Thirdly I tried on nearly all the clothes I have stashed away in tubs (only 3). A few Summer things almost fit and there are more that will fit by the time Summer arrives. I will a great Summer wardrobe - most things are as yet unworn as I never quite fitted into them (bought during the last 2 years) - but this year they will fit for sure. I’ve now completed nearly 10 weeks on BFL and feel so great. It is such a habit now to eat every 2-3 hours and I very rarely look for food in between those times. I’ve NEVER experienced hours of not thinking about food. It’s wonderful. I might even do measurements and photos this Sunday to celebrate 10 weeks. Then it’s just another 6 weeks till school holidays - when I’ll enjoy 2 “relaxed” weeks.

Urgh!!! After feeling so good  how I’ve been eating and exercising I went shopping today. Seeing all the lovely summer clothes made me feel so fat and down because I know I won’t be wearing them any time soon. The weight is coming of so slowly and while I know it’s really a good thing (desperately want to avoid lose skin) it’s frustrating at the same time. Still I will keep going. Despite the frustration I don’t find myself wanting to eat the wrong things during the week.