Anyone keen to keep a thread running for supporting each other to have a healthy start to spring?
I've decided to go back on the eating plan I lost 30 kg on (only wanna lose ten or so this time though) and really focus on getting healthy again - water, fresh air, exercise etc.
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NBR ish - Spring health kick (September, but I started early)
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Yes this is a great thread! I have definitely gone to the gym a lot more this year (which I'm proud of) and have toned up a bit. I definitely have a lot more to go though, and with winter, I have been slacking off a bit. My gym membership is also goingn to expire in a couple of weeks so I may look to join a new gym. Really want to feel confident this summer!Let's all support each other - we can do this ladies!!!
I've been spring cleaning the house what feels like non-stop since January. Although it does feel lighter, in that we're hoarding less stuff.
I'm not too worried about health and fitness because I'm already taking care of that side nicely (ran my first 5K last week... hope to repeat it, faster, this week), but more taking care of my mental health. Right now I'm procrastinating on studying for a test with a thumping headache. So a wee bit more ME time, and keep on top of the health and fitness :)
Which reminds me, I should get around to listing my unloved fitbits and Polar HR monitors on Trademe!
I'm not too worried about health and fitness because I'm already taking care of that side nicely (ran my first 5K last week... hope to repeat it, faster, this week), but more taking care of my mental health. Right now I'm procrastinating on studying for a test with a thumping headache. So a wee bit more ME time, and keep on top of the health and fitness :)
Which reminds me, I should get around to listing my unloved fitbits and Polar HR monitors on Trademe!
Totally keen! I had a good weightloss earlier in the year and I'm pretty sure I have found all the weight again. I thought yesterday I need to get back into healthy eating... then I picked up a block of chocolate on the way home and decided to eat most of it! It just seems so easy to forget to do, I just need to make a habit out of it again.
Totally with you on this one hun. When I was eating healthy and doing exercise I lost 18kgs and I felt amazing, since I've been studying, I put what us students call "Study weight". Apparently its well known that we need to allow for at least 10kgs weight gain while studying because of the amount of time we sit on our butts lol. I do alot of studying, whether I'm at tec, in the library or at home, its usually always sitting. I need to get back into my walking and drinking water.
It wasn't too hard hon, was just about making a decision, staying consistent, and focused. I counted calories so I didn't even have to give up wine and chocolate and things. I lost 8 kg in the first month then chipped away at the rest - took a little less than a year.
This time round I'm hoping to have dropped around 5 by the time I start my new job and then the rest by xmas. I'm going to gym this time though so I might end up heavier but smaller.
This time round I'm hoping to have dropped around 5 by the time I start my new job and then the rest by xmas. I'm going to gym this time though so I might end up heavier but smaller.
ah the study weight mumof3! it sucks.
Mine is 'too busy and stressed so basically eating whatever is closest when I realise I'm starving so my already destroyed metabolism gets confused and retains all the fat from the fat laden things I'm eating'
Luckily that should be an easy habit to break now that I'm not quite so busy
Mine is 'too busy and stressed so basically eating whatever is closest when I realise I'm starving so my already destroyed metabolism gets confused and retains all the fat from the fat laden things I'm eating'
Luckily that should be an easy habit to break now that I'm not quite so busy
I don't mind so much in the winter time being heavier than normal, as I call it my "Winter Weight/Study Weight" and I do tend to eat more naughty things in the winter, but come spring summer, I start opting for the healthier options, like salads and green tea as opposed to hot chips/wedges and Mocha lol. I can't really blame my eating on the weather but I try to use it as an excuse lol
one (work) week in, and I've done exactly zero exercise, but I've eaten amazingly well, been under calories every day (except Tuesday but I was so far under Monday and Wednesday that it balanced out) and I feel good! I'm not using the scales to define my success, this time, so it's all NSVs (non-scale-victories)
Hoping to reintroduce exercise this weekend!
Hoping to reintroduce exercise this weekend!
currently failing dismally. I think I'm still under for weight but it's hard to tell coz this is my PM fat week haha.
I've been eating much better but not really sticking to my calorie plan, and I'm still not exercising.
i *do* have my gym gear in the car though and have a solid plan for once I change jobs.
A little demoralising rereading this and realising I'm not doing what I'd hoped but it's a tough time for me atm and i guess being kind to myself is also important, eh?
I've been eating much better but not really sticking to my calorie plan, and I'm still not exercising.
i *do* have my gym gear in the car though and have a solid plan for once I change jobs.
A little demoralising rereading this and realising I'm not doing what I'd hoped but it's a tough time for me atm and i guess being kind to myself is also important, eh?
Totally agree Trudijoy! I just started recording my weight in my planner once a week on a Monday and it is a great way to keep it front of mind. I lost a kilo last week from a few small changes like more water and being a tiny bit more active. Hope to keep it up this time :)
What is your plan for your health kickstart Trudijoy?
What is your plan for your health kickstart Trudijoy?
calorie counting works for me hon so I'll be doing that.
Because I'm hypothyroid I don't eat back the calories I burn. Instead, I make sure I do some manner of light exercise 3x a week and eat the same calories every day, trying to make sure I get enough fibre, good fat and a range of fruits and vegies.
Little calorie saver switches like getting an iced Americano in starbucks instead of an iced latte can easily save me calorie points to use on things like wine and chocolate.
Also I want to get a decent natural tan happening so that means lots of walking outside. I do want to add in gym work this time too because I'm really worried that my spine has weakened with me not having as much muscle since I gave up netball. I'll probably start swimming once a week as well because my gym has a pool.
I lost 30 kg in 360 days and I only want to lose ten this time so I think I can do that by Xmas (or my birthday as a back up in early Feb haha)
Because I'm hypothyroid I don't eat back the calories I burn. Instead, I make sure I do some manner of light exercise 3x a week and eat the same calories every day, trying to make sure I get enough fibre, good fat and a range of fruits and vegies.
Little calorie saver switches like getting an iced Americano in starbucks instead of an iced latte can easily save me calorie points to use on things like wine and chocolate.
Also I want to get a decent natural tan happening so that means lots of walking outside. I do want to add in gym work this time too because I'm really worried that my spine has weakened with me not having as much muscle since I gave up netball. I'll probably start swimming once a week as well because my gym has a pool.
I lost 30 kg in 360 days and I only want to lose ten this time so I think I can do that by Xmas (or my birthday as a back up in early Feb haha)
I like calorie counting too Trudijoy. It has really worked for me in the past. Right now I want to see how I go without it and then start counting again if I'm not seeing much change.
I love the way you think about it with taking back some things to be able to fit in others. That is the way I do it too! What is the point of life if you don't get to have those fun things. Even in my strictest periods I would always make sure to have one cheat meal a week.
I love the way you think about it with taking back some things to be able to fit in others. That is the way I do it too! What is the point of life if you don't get to have those fun things. Even in my strictest periods I would always make sure to have one cheat meal a week.
yay for you though Macs quitting smoking is huge!! Congrats!
Kirsty yeah long story but telling myself certain foods are bad doesn't end well. So everything is fine in moderation, and then I have control over the calories, rather than controlling the food and ending up feeling victorious because I'd 'managed' to last an entire day without eating. Needless to say food and I had a very unhealthy relationship at one point and I didn't really want it in my body. Which, when you're hypothyroid, doesn't mean you lose weight. Blah.
Anyway, much healthier now even at 10kg 'overweight' and have beaten that demon; just want to feel a bit healthier and more confident in the tighter summer clothes :)
Kirsty yeah long story but telling myself certain foods are bad doesn't end well. So everything is fine in moderation, and then I have control over the calories, rather than controlling the food and ending up feeling victorious because I'd 'managed' to last an entire day without eating. Needless to say food and I had a very unhealthy relationship at one point and I didn't really want it in my body. Which, when you're hypothyroid, doesn't mean you lose weight. Blah.
Anyway, much healthier now even at 10kg 'overweight' and have beaten that demon; just want to feel a bit healthier and more confident in the tighter summer clothes :)
You go, ladies. I was given an exercycle for my last birthday and have to confess I haven't used it enough to get myself fit and toned like I would want to be. With the weather (hopefully) improving it will be easier to get out and about walking as well, I would like to lose about 5 or 6 kilos and get toned as well.
I have kinda started? I've been having smoothies for breakfast for like 3 weeks now (except today when it was a hot cup of tea instead, damn this weather!) and I know I've stopped eating the whole block of chocolate. I actually have two half blocks in my cupboard from like two weeks ago! But otherwise I'm not doing anything extreme. I am just happy in my skin at the moment!
I am on this band wagon too if we are keen! I do smoothies for brekkie too and coming from four toast this is huuuge progress! I gym it at least once a week but because I'm so rural it's hard to get there so I walk 2-5km three times a week. The problem is the weight ain't budging although I do feel a lot better and sugar isn't my friend anymore because my body feels bloated if I have it. I am keen to kick my butt in to gear and get out there this summer.
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