Starting weight - 132.3 kg
Today's weight - 107.4 kg
Total loss = 24.9 kg (+ 2.8 kg)
Hmmm not happy with that. I am really not sure what has caused such a big gain. I introduced carbs to my diet again a couple weeks ago, maybe I am not balancing my food right. Have been having a slice of multigrain toast or English muffin a few times a week at breakfast. I also, to be honest, had some chocolate last week... didn't have a lot but must have been enough to make me gain.. disappointing will have to do better. I have my food all organised including snacks so really need to have another look and figure out where I'm going so wrong.
General update:
I don't feel sick at all anymore when I eat. I get full quite easily but not that sick hurt feeling any more which is great. I changed my vitamins to VitaGummies multivitamin for adults because the band buddies chewable was seriously foul. My belly fat is breaking down and feels really squishy instead of like one big tyre... when I pinch my belly fat I can actually feel the fat and skin separately for the first time since like Year 6. I'm excited to see how it progresses over next few weeks and months. I was supposed to go in for my 3 month check up but missed it so need to get in for that. Not much else is happening... not that I can think of.
Boot camp update:
Week 2.. missed Monday, but Wednesday and Friday worked so so so hard. Wednesday was a square course with four stations (boxing, star jumps or burpees, kicking, squats or push ups). In between each station, the four sides of the square, was 3x 15m sprints with 2 second breath time. We did this continuously for the whole hour. I didn't have a boxing partner so the trainer was mine and he made me work! Wow really tiring but felt great when it was over.
Friday was a mix of running and various weights/squats/burpees/squat jumps/push up releases and push up exercises where you did as many as you could in 2m 30s and then repeated it trying to reach or beat your own score. It was hard work. In between each set there was 3 minutes of running. During the push up release challange I got 59 in 5 minutes where you had to run 50 metres then have 30 seconds to do them, run 50 metres, 30 seconds to do them etc until 5 minutes was up. That was impressive to me... the goal for the whole group was 60 so I did really well.
I am not sore anymore like I was last week. I have been tired but haven't had any muscle aches or pains... I am stretching a lot though, throughout the day also.
Am looking forward to the 1st of the month for my measurements and photos progress. Hope this is a better week!
Thanks for reading!
=)
Saturday, 28 June 2014
Saturday, 21 June 2014
Week 16 Weigh in and boot camp
Starting weight - 132.3 kg
Today's weight - 104.6 kg
Total loss = 27.7 kg
Bit of a long one today...
As you know, I started boot camp this week. Something I haven't done in six years! I thought I'd share the experience so far...
Monday morning... alarm shrieking at 5 am. I snoozed... twice. Managed to pull myself out of bed, get dressed, brush teeth, do hair, put shoes on and leave the house by 5.20 am. Drove about 15-20 minutes to the park and sat freezing waiting for people to arrive.
Got out in the dark, freezing cold and stretched. Heard a man introduce himself, say it's test day and instructed everyone to run. So we did. Then the fun started..
5 minutes - run 20 metres and back as many times as you can - I did 24
Partnered up - 2 mins each, count for them during rests
2 minutes - push ups - 33 or 37 (I can't remember)
2 minutes - rest
2 minutes - squats - 41
2 minutes - rest
2 minutes - burpees - 10
2 minutes - rest
2 minutes - squat jumps - 33
2 minutes - rest
Boxing and running (can't remember the sequences) but I remember falling flat on my face and front with gloves on cause my legs had completely turned to jelly... I got up and kept going but ouch indeed.
More running then finished.
Needless to say I was last, slowest, weakest in all the exercises but I did them so that's something.
I hurt all over but was in serious stiff muscle pain in my legs all Monday and Tuesday. Every bend, every sit/stand motion including the toilet and getting in and out of the shower and bed, HURT! I discovered we had denco rub in the house Tuesday night which did help ease the pain a little.
Wednesday morning... up, dressed, out and there by 5.45 am.
Stretch and run
Then see the cones set up at four lengths. The whole session used those cones.
Run to first cone and back, then second and back, third and back, fourth and back.
Then partnered up... we had to run the first three cones and back like before on our own while the other person did exercises on spot, then sprint to the fourth cone together and when we returned had to box. 5 minutes each person then swap.
5 minutes - She ran, I did 5 jumping jacks 2 burpees over and over again, then sprint together, then I had kick pad and she double punched x 20 and kicked x 10. This just continued about 3 or 4 times.
5 minutes - swap roles
5 minutes - same running, 5 squats, 2 sit ups, sprint, jab cross kick. Continue
5 minutes - swap roles
5 minutes - same running, 2 hurdle jumps 2 push ups, sprint, 30 low kicks. Continue
5 minutes - swap roles
5 minutes - same running, 2 burpees, 6 climbing steps
5 minutes - swap roles
Then run to cool down and quick stretch
I was in pain still but not as bad as earlier because I had my trusty denco rub! All pain was gone by Thursday morning, I could bend again!
Friday...mmm not sure if it would've been better to stay home.
Got there and 2 cones set up, 20 metres and 200 metres. No partner work.
Run to 20 metres and back, run to 200 metres and back. 10 burpees then go again.
On my way back from my first 200, I slipped a little on the wet grass (but didn't fall) and tore my groin muscle... I thought I was being silly so kept going... during the burpees my foot continued slipping and it hurt so much. I got up and did another set of running. During my third set I started walking and almost crying... I stopped and trainer told me to stretch it out. The stretch hurt so much. I kept stretching for ten minutes... still in so much pain... thinking I should just go home...
Trainer tells me to keep blood flowing. Walk instead of run and do push ups and sit ups instead of burpees. I was really slow and limped the whole time but I did it for almost the rest of the session while everyone else ran and crab crawled passed me.
During core work I did about 50 sit ups then I stretched and went home (everyone else did around 300).
I have been trying to rest and stretch it... still hurts but not excruciating. Not sure if I will go Monday or just cross train at home... will see.
Even though it has been pretty constant pain this week, I do feel a little fitter, am very aware of my muscles and skeletal shape when I walk... skin feels amazing. I have also been able to fit in dresses that I haven't been able to zip up in 6 years. So all good things. The exercise has also brought on my monthlys so have been fairly emotional this week.
Thanks for reading.
=)
Today's weight - 104.6 kg
Total loss = 27.7 kg
Bit of a long one today...
As you know, I started boot camp this week. Something I haven't done in six years! I thought I'd share the experience so far...
Monday morning... alarm shrieking at 5 am. I snoozed... twice. Managed to pull myself out of bed, get dressed, brush teeth, do hair, put shoes on and leave the house by 5.20 am. Drove about 15-20 minutes to the park and sat freezing waiting for people to arrive.
Got out in the dark, freezing cold and stretched. Heard a man introduce himself, say it's test day and instructed everyone to run. So we did. Then the fun started..
5 minutes - run 20 metres and back as many times as you can - I did 24
Partnered up - 2 mins each, count for them during rests
2 minutes - push ups - 33 or 37 (I can't remember)
2 minutes - rest
2 minutes - squats - 41
2 minutes - rest
2 minutes - burpees - 10
2 minutes - rest
2 minutes - squat jumps - 33
2 minutes - rest
Boxing and running (can't remember the sequences) but I remember falling flat on my face and front with gloves on cause my legs had completely turned to jelly... I got up and kept going but ouch indeed.
More running then finished.
Needless to say I was last, slowest, weakest in all the exercises but I did them so that's something.
I hurt all over but was in serious stiff muscle pain in my legs all Monday and Tuesday. Every bend, every sit/stand motion including the toilet and getting in and out of the shower and bed, HURT! I discovered we had denco rub in the house Tuesday night which did help ease the pain a little.
Wednesday morning... up, dressed, out and there by 5.45 am.
Stretch and run
Then see the cones set up at four lengths. The whole session used those cones.
Run to first cone and back, then second and back, third and back, fourth and back.
Then partnered up... we had to run the first three cones and back like before on our own while the other person did exercises on spot, then sprint to the fourth cone together and when we returned had to box. 5 minutes each person then swap.
5 minutes - She ran, I did 5 jumping jacks 2 burpees over and over again, then sprint together, then I had kick pad and she double punched x 20 and kicked x 10. This just continued about 3 or 4 times.
5 minutes - swap roles
5 minutes - same running, 5 squats, 2 sit ups, sprint, jab cross kick. Continue
5 minutes - swap roles
5 minutes - same running, 2 hurdle jumps 2 push ups, sprint, 30 low kicks. Continue
5 minutes - swap roles
5 minutes - same running, 2 burpees, 6 climbing steps
5 minutes - swap roles
Then run to cool down and quick stretch
I was in pain still but not as bad as earlier because I had my trusty denco rub! All pain was gone by Thursday morning, I could bend again!
Friday...mmm not sure if it would've been better to stay home.
Got there and 2 cones set up, 20 metres and 200 metres. No partner work.
Run to 20 metres and back, run to 200 metres and back. 10 burpees then go again.
On my way back from my first 200, I slipped a little on the wet grass (but didn't fall) and tore my groin muscle... I thought I was being silly so kept going... during the burpees my foot continued slipping and it hurt so much. I got up and did another set of running. During my third set I started walking and almost crying... I stopped and trainer told me to stretch it out. The stretch hurt so much. I kept stretching for ten minutes... still in so much pain... thinking I should just go home...
Trainer tells me to keep blood flowing. Walk instead of run and do push ups and sit ups instead of burpees. I was really slow and limped the whole time but I did it for almost the rest of the session while everyone else ran and crab crawled passed me.
During core work I did about 50 sit ups then I stretched and went home (everyone else did around 300).
I have been trying to rest and stretch it... still hurts but not excruciating. Not sure if I will go Monday or just cross train at home... will see.
Even though it has been pretty constant pain this week, I do feel a little fitter, am very aware of my muscles and skeletal shape when I walk... skin feels amazing. I have also been able to fit in dresses that I haven't been able to zip up in 6 years. So all good things. The exercise has also brought on my monthlys so have been fairly emotional this week.
Thanks for reading.
=)
Saturday, 14 June 2014
Week 15 Weigh in
Starting weight - 132.3 kg
Today's weight - 105.3 kg
Total loss = 27 kg
My apologies for not blogging last week, was my daughter's birthday and I kept forgetting to weigh myself.
27 kg gone forever! So happy and excited about it. I went shopping this week because I literally had no clothes left that fit including underwear.
At the beginning of this journey I was a size 22 top and 24/26 bottom.
As of yesterday I now know that I am a comfortable size 16 top and an 18 bottom in most stores (20 for seriously tight jeans). And a size small in City Chic.
Such a great feeling... especially knowing that I'm not done yet!
Boot camp starts Monday. I am very excited to shed some more weight, get fit and hopefully tighten some of this loose skin.
Thanks for reading!
=)
Today's weight - 105.3 kg
Total loss = 27 kg
My apologies for not blogging last week, was my daughter's birthday and I kept forgetting to weigh myself.
27 kg gone forever! So happy and excited about it. I went shopping this week because I literally had no clothes left that fit including underwear.
At the beginning of this journey I was a size 22 top and 24/26 bottom.
As of yesterday I now know that I am a comfortable size 16 top and an 18 bottom in most stores (20 for seriously tight jeans). And a size small in City Chic.
Such a great feeling... especially knowing that I'm not done yet!
Boot camp starts Monday. I am very excited to shed some more weight, get fit and hopefully tighten some of this loose skin.
Thanks for reading!
=)
Sunday, 1 June 2014
Three month - Photos and Measurements
I can't believe it has been three months already - but it has! Here are my measurements from this morning. As you can see I have lost another 17.5 cm from around my body (20 cm lost but 2.5 cm gain around my hips). Which brings my total cm lost to 81 cm from all over my body. Pretty fantastic stuff!
My three month photos!
Front view
Side and back view
Have a look at the Photos page/tab at the top of the blog for the monthly comparison photos lined up.
Today, my sister and I completed the MS 5 km walk at Darling Harbour.
Here are a few pics from the experience!
Crossed the finish line after 64 minutes!
Saturday, 31 May 2014
Week 13 weigh in (2m 3w post op)
Starting weight - 132.3 kg
Today's weight - 106.2 kg
Total loss = 26.1 kg
Yay! Have broken the 25 kg mark! Very exciting!
Tomorrow is 3 months since I began my 40 week journey. I will update measurements and add photos. I am also doing the 5 km MS walk with my sister. I didn't feel comfortable registering for the longer run... because I don't run... but maybe next time? You never know.
I could become one of those people who jog for the fun/health benefits, not for 'running late!' reason. Anyway...
I don't feel any thinner this month but I am still wearing my old clothes trying to make them stretch a little longer. Hopefully when I buy new clothes I will be a more accessible size which will of course make a difference to how I feel about me and my changing body.
My arms are really loose and the whole bat wing thing is definitely happening. I start boot camp in two weeks so that will help tighten some of the sag. I've always had large arms though, even in my skinniest days, so I am expecting it.
My stomach has definitely come in... I have started being able to see my toes again when I look down (after I move my boobs out of the way)... happy that they're bigger than my stomach again!
Mmm I think that's it. Have a read tomorrow and see my progress pics...
=)
Today's weight - 106.2 kg
Total loss = 26.1 kg
Yay! Have broken the 25 kg mark! Very exciting!
Tomorrow is 3 months since I began my 40 week journey. I will update measurements and add photos. I am also doing the 5 km MS walk with my sister. I didn't feel comfortable registering for the longer run... because I don't run... but maybe next time? You never know.
I could become one of those people who jog for the fun/health benefits, not for 'running late!' reason. Anyway...
I don't feel any thinner this month but I am still wearing my old clothes trying to make them stretch a little longer. Hopefully when I buy new clothes I will be a more accessible size which will of course make a difference to how I feel about me and my changing body.
My arms are really loose and the whole bat wing thing is definitely happening. I start boot camp in two weeks so that will help tighten some of the sag. I've always had large arms though, even in my skinniest days, so I am expecting it.
My stomach has definitely come in... I have started being able to see my toes again when I look down (after I move my boobs out of the way)... happy that they're bigger than my stomach again!
Mmm I think that's it. Have a read tomorrow and see my progress pics...
=)
Saturday, 24 May 2014
Week 12 weigh in (2m 2w post op)
Starting weight - 132.3 kg
Today's weight - 107.5 kg
Total loss = 24.8 kg
There's not much to report on. I have been struggling to eat lately. The combination of never really being hungry, never being able to eat much and usually feeling sick afterwards, is making me feel really unmotivated to eat at all. Of course I do eat but have been skipping meals and haven't been too concerned with anything.
For example I've been having either a small cup of fruit or a small amount of porridge for breakfast... haven't been having my morning snack, cant be bothered. Lunch, if I remember to eat, is soup or ham or chicken. Afternoon, if I remember, I have cheese or yoghurt. Then dinner, which I'm never in the mood for, is variations of what my family has. So my protein intake is probably wrong and have been skipping vitamins... whoops.
I was never able to understand how people could simply not eat or didn't feel like eating. There was never ever a time when I had that feeling. Whether I was happy, sad, stressed, bored, anything any situation any feeling, I could eat. Now I am experiencing really not wanting to eat and sometimes physically making myself eat something. I'm hoping it's just a rut phase of the process and not the way it is going to be forever.... although if it is going to stay this way, it would be much easier to keep my weight down, so I guess it's not all bad...
Bit depressing, oh well.
Til next week... stay safe, thanks for reading.
=)
Today's weight - 107.5 kg
Total loss = 24.8 kg
There's not much to report on. I have been struggling to eat lately. The combination of never really being hungry, never being able to eat much and usually feeling sick afterwards, is making me feel really unmotivated to eat at all. Of course I do eat but have been skipping meals and haven't been too concerned with anything.
For example I've been having either a small cup of fruit or a small amount of porridge for breakfast... haven't been having my morning snack, cant be bothered. Lunch, if I remember to eat, is soup or ham or chicken. Afternoon, if I remember, I have cheese or yoghurt. Then dinner, which I'm never in the mood for, is variations of what my family has. So my protein intake is probably wrong and have been skipping vitamins... whoops.
I was never able to understand how people could simply not eat or didn't feel like eating. There was never ever a time when I had that feeling. Whether I was happy, sad, stressed, bored, anything any situation any feeling, I could eat. Now I am experiencing really not wanting to eat and sometimes physically making myself eat something. I'm hoping it's just a rut phase of the process and not the way it is going to be forever.... although if it is going to stay this way, it would be much easier to keep my weight down, so I guess it's not all bad...
Bit depressing, oh well.
Til next week... stay safe, thanks for reading.
=)
Saturday, 17 May 2014
Week 11 Weight (2m 7d post op)
Starting weight - 132.3 kg
Today's weight - 108.0 kg
Total loss = 24.3 kg
Not much to report this week... I started drinking apple juice everyday which was a bad idea... have felt sick everyday this week but can't seem to stop myself from pouring a glass... I just wont buy it again. On a good note the juice has settled a sweet craving and has stopped my icy pole obsession. Now if I replace the apple juice with v8/ veg juice I will be drinking less sweet calories and will feel better.
On a good note - I tried on a dress I have but have never worn before for a black tie wedding coming up... last October I enquired about getting it let out to fit me for another wedding and the alterations lady actually laughed. Well this dress, that was 2-3 sizes too small, now fits and does up all the way. The material bunches above my butt so still need to lose some butt/hip weight for it to look smooth but I can't believe it zipped up. Was very exciting and really showed me how far I've come.
I have also been trying to decide what to do with my good conditioned 'too big for me now' clothes. Admittedly some of my wardrobe has been deemed binable for a long time, but I have quite a lot of new nice clothes that just seems a waste to throw out. So I will be keeping one pair of big pants and one top for comparison along the way and will be donating the rest.
Keep safe everyone.
=)
Today's weight - 108.0 kg
Total loss = 24.3 kg
Not much to report this week... I started drinking apple juice everyday which was a bad idea... have felt sick everyday this week but can't seem to stop myself from pouring a glass... I just wont buy it again. On a good note the juice has settled a sweet craving and has stopped my icy pole obsession. Now if I replace the apple juice with v8/ veg juice I will be drinking less sweet calories and will feel better.
On a good note - I tried on a dress I have but have never worn before for a black tie wedding coming up... last October I enquired about getting it let out to fit me for another wedding and the alterations lady actually laughed. Well this dress, that was 2-3 sizes too small, now fits and does up all the way. The material bunches above my butt so still need to lose some butt/hip weight for it to look smooth but I can't believe it zipped up. Was very exciting and really showed me how far I've come.
I have also been trying to decide what to do with my good conditioned 'too big for me now' clothes. Admittedly some of my wardrobe has been deemed binable for a long time, but I have quite a lot of new nice clothes that just seems a waste to throw out. So I will be keeping one pair of big pants and one top for comparison along the way and will be donating the rest.
Keep safe everyone.
=)
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