Thursday, February 19, 2009
Lesson Learnt
Don't skip breakfast - ever. No matter how little time you have, just don't do it. I did today. I slept in and then had to get out of the house early, and thought 'It'll be okay, I'll just eat when I get back'. When I got back it was midday, by the time I'd unpacked the shopping it was half past, and thus lunch time. I ate lunch as I normally would, a few more points in there because I'd missed breakfast, was satisfied but not full, and for some reason felt compelled to follow it up with a yoplait lerice snack - 3 points, still okay. Everything was fine til tonight, when I ate my whole dinner, as I'd intended, but I was too hungry to be bothered taking the skin off the chicken - ate it. Then had twice the gravy I intended too, and still followed all that up with dessert. All in all it wasn't too bad - only about 3 points over for the day, or maybe not even, but the point is I'm full and bloated-feeling, and if I hadn't've skipped breakfast, I would've been able to stick to my plan and not overeat. Lesson learnt.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
"Perfect" Body
I have come to a realisation this morning, after reading a post on the WW forums. My body may not be anyone else's idea of perfect. But it's mine. And it's perfect for me right now. I got fat in the first place by not realising how much of a sacred instrument my body is, and by abusing it with food. I felt worthless, and food was my only friend during an abusive childhood. I was reading a post on the forums about somebody who is hating the way their skin is sagging, and almost wishing that they'd kept the weight on, and it made me realise something important. The face that I see in the mirror every day may not be perfect, but it's mine. The stomach, the thighs, the legs, the feet - they're mine. And they are capable of so many miraculous things that they deserve just the littlest bit of respect from me.
I believe that true beauty comes from being completely and totally comfortable in your own skin. If you haven't got that then I'm sorry, but you can't be truly beautiful. If I don't like and accept my body now, then that's not going to change when I get to goal weight. This is the body I have been given - and it works! What more do I want? So what, I don't look like Elle McPherson or Scarlett Johanssen! Do I really want to? NO! This is my body, and I own it and I love it, and I refuse to abuse it with food or any other substance any more. I refuse to settle for second best and I refuse to put myself in situations that don't make me feel good. This realisation is important to me. For the first time this morning, the first time EVER, I found myself looking at a gossip magazine completely objectively. I didn't feel the slightest bit envious of the figures of the girls in the magazine. I didn't want their bodies, their faces or their life. Because I am enough for me.
I believe that true beauty comes from being completely and totally comfortable in your own skin. If you haven't got that then I'm sorry, but you can't be truly beautiful. If I don't like and accept my body now, then that's not going to change when I get to goal weight. This is the body I have been given - and it works! What more do I want? So what, I don't look like Elle McPherson or Scarlett Johanssen! Do I really want to? NO! This is my body, and I own it and I love it, and I refuse to abuse it with food or any other substance any more. I refuse to settle for second best and I refuse to put myself in situations that don't make me feel good. This realisation is important to me. For the first time this morning, the first time EVER, I found myself looking at a gossip magazine completely objectively. I didn't feel the slightest bit envious of the figures of the girls in the magazine. I didn't want their bodies, their faces or their life. Because I am enough for me.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Fluoridated Water Blues
Okay, so I'm not keen on getting into a whole political debate here. I'm not even generally interested in politics. But I feel that I have a duty to thank our premier, Anna Bligh, for getting fluoride added to our drinking supply. Yeah thanks a bunch Anna, for making the water taste like crap.
I used to be able to drink 4 or 5 litres of water a day, no problem. But since fluoride has been added to the supply, it tastes like crap, and I'm struggling just to get through 2. I grew up on my parents property that wasn't connected to the town supply. All we had was tank water, and that was fine. On top of this, I've only ever had about 2 fillings in my life, and my teeth are damn near perfect (according to my dentist). I've survived 23 years without fluoride in my water, and I still have all my own teeth, so why the hell do I need it now???
I'm on my way to the shops this morning to buy some water filtering equipment, in the hopes that maybe, just maybe, it might take the awful disgusting taste out of my tap water, so that I can again enjoy it in peace.
I used to be able to drink 4 or 5 litres of water a day, no problem. But since fluoride has been added to the supply, it tastes like crap, and I'm struggling just to get through 2. I grew up on my parents property that wasn't connected to the town supply. All we had was tank water, and that was fine. On top of this, I've only ever had about 2 fillings in my life, and my teeth are damn near perfect (according to my dentist). I've survived 23 years without fluoride in my water, and I still have all my own teeth, so why the hell do I need it now???
I'm on my way to the shops this morning to buy some water filtering equipment, in the hopes that maybe, just maybe, it might take the awful disgusting taste out of my tap water, so that I can again enjoy it in peace.
Happy New Years Eve Eve
Almost the new year....yay! I'm determined that 2009 will be my year as far as weight loss is concerned. I'm already pretty stoked that I managed to lose 1.2kg over christmas, bringing my total weight loss to 3.5kg in two weeks. I want to be at my 5% goal by the end of January, and from there the sky's the limit!
I started investigating pilates today, as I think that would be a great workout for my muscles. I fully intend, on the days I'm not working (I only work 2 days a week) to commit to 45 minutes cardio and an hour of pilates daily. I've decided that my reward for my first 5kg weight loss is going to be a brand spanking new pair of good quality running shoes, as a commitment to my new healthy path. All going according to plan, and providing I don't suffer a New Years blowout, I should be at that target next week.
This is the best I've ever done on a healthy lifestyle plan before - I usually lose motivation within the first few weeks. But this time I'm determined that I will beat this. I've carried around this extra weight for the best part of 23 years, and now I no longer want it, or need it. At this point, I feel I should say thankyou to all the folks on the Weight Watchers message boards who have been so welcoming and inspirational. I look forward to sharing the ups and downs of my journey with you all.
Thats the lot for now.
Rach
I started investigating pilates today, as I think that would be a great workout for my muscles. I fully intend, on the days I'm not working (I only work 2 days a week) to commit to 45 minutes cardio and an hour of pilates daily. I've decided that my reward for my first 5kg weight loss is going to be a brand spanking new pair of good quality running shoes, as a commitment to my new healthy path. All going according to plan, and providing I don't suffer a New Years blowout, I should be at that target next week.
This is the best I've ever done on a healthy lifestyle plan before - I usually lose motivation within the first few weeks. But this time I'm determined that I will beat this. I've carried around this extra weight for the best part of 23 years, and now I no longer want it, or need it. At this point, I feel I should say thankyou to all the folks on the Weight Watchers message boards who have been so welcoming and inspirational. I look forward to sharing the ups and downs of my journey with you all.
Thats the lot for now.
Rach
Monday, December 22, 2008
Welcome to my Life
My name is Rachael. I'm 23 years old and I'm one of the many people worldwide who is currently struggling with their weight. I've been that way all my life. I was seeing a dietitian when I was 2. But none of that is important to me. What is important, is the fact that I've decided I DON'T want to be that way anymore. And I'm taking steps, every day, to change my reality.
Exactly one week ago, I joined Weight Watchers. It wasn't something that I'd consciously planned, and later on I realised that my timing (right before Christmas) probably left a bit to be desired. But I did it. And after a lifetime of losing weight then gaining it back and more besides, I'm determined that this time it's coming off for good. In my first week, I've lost 2.3kg, and that's 2.3kg that I will never regain. It's gone for good.
Never before, on any diet or weight loss plan, have I had so much success in my first week. I think it's largely due, this time, to the amazing support that I receive from people who are going through exactly what I'm going through. It's helped me to feel normal. When I'm talking to people on the WW message boards, I'm not afraid to be exactly who I am. I'm not afraid to confess how much I weigh, because I don't have to worry about being judged. These people know what I'm going through, and they know how to support me because they've been where I am. Some of them are still there. That's why I truly believe that this time I will get to where I want to be. I have mental tools and a support network at my disposal that I never had before. And I believe in myself. I think that's the key.
Anyway, this probably sounds like a promo for Weight Watchers, but I just wanted to give anyone who happens to stumble upon my blog a good idea of where I'm at right now. And I also wanted to state, publicly, exactly what WW, in such a short amount of time, has come to mean to me. So that's that then.
Onto other topics, I'm married, and I work at a large supermarket chain, as a checkout chick. My husband and I don't have children yet - I want to get healthy first, but we definitely will some day, hopefully in the next couple of years. I'd best be off now. I look forward to sharing my journey - it's highs and lows - with you all.
Exactly one week ago, I joined Weight Watchers. It wasn't something that I'd consciously planned, and later on I realised that my timing (right before Christmas) probably left a bit to be desired. But I did it. And after a lifetime of losing weight then gaining it back and more besides, I'm determined that this time it's coming off for good. In my first week, I've lost 2.3kg, and that's 2.3kg that I will never regain. It's gone for good.
Never before, on any diet or weight loss plan, have I had so much success in my first week. I think it's largely due, this time, to the amazing support that I receive from people who are going through exactly what I'm going through. It's helped me to feel normal. When I'm talking to people on the WW message boards, I'm not afraid to be exactly who I am. I'm not afraid to confess how much I weigh, because I don't have to worry about being judged. These people know what I'm going through, and they know how to support me because they've been where I am. Some of them are still there. That's why I truly believe that this time I will get to where I want to be. I have mental tools and a support network at my disposal that I never had before. And I believe in myself. I think that's the key.
Anyway, this probably sounds like a promo for Weight Watchers, but I just wanted to give anyone who happens to stumble upon my blog a good idea of where I'm at right now. And I also wanted to state, publicly, exactly what WW, in such a short amount of time, has come to mean to me. So that's that then.
Onto other topics, I'm married, and I work at a large supermarket chain, as a checkout chick. My husband and I don't have children yet - I want to get healthy first, but we definitely will some day, hopefully in the next couple of years. I'd best be off now. I look forward to sharing my journey - it's highs and lows - with you all.
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