Weigh In Wednesday! - Week 49 Weightloss Journey

Today is a new day...refresh, refresh, refresh!

Week: 49

  

Weight lost in 2 weeks:0.4 kg (0.88 pounds)

Starting Weight: 148.8 kg (328 pounds)

Current weight: 113.1 kg (249 pounds)

Total weightloss: 35.7 kg (78.7 pounds)

Thoughts on this year

I totally overindulged over Christmas!  Wine, chocolate, the lot!  I must say though that I didn't indulge as much as I would have the previous years.  If I have learnt anything this year it is balance and to dust yourself and move on.  You can't beat yourself up for making mistakes and tomorrow is a new day.  

If I didn't, those scales above would have told a completely different story!  I would have lost more weight in week 48 (sorry I didn't post, it was very busy leading up to Christmas) and put it back on but I didn't let it stop me getting back on track.  But I'm totally planning on having some wine tonight! ;)  It's all about balance!

I was so afraid to start this blog but it has been one of the best things that I have ever done!  I was so afraid of judgement and nasty comments but what I got was the complete opposite and I could not be more appreciative.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  I know I always thank my followers but honestly I don't feel like I can thank you enough!

  I started this blog so that I could be accountable, I thought that if one person read this blog and I inspired just one person it would be completely worth it.  This year I have had so many of you supporting me and telling me I that I inspire you!  When you tell me that I inspire you, it truly blows me away!

I can't wait to achieve even more next year and have you all along for the ride!  If you want to start, DO IT NOW!  I will NEVER regret the day that I started and neither will you.  But you will regret every day that you don't try! 

Why lose tomorrow?

All the best!

Have fun tonight!

Love Mel xxoxx

My Thirty Kilo Weightloss! - What A Difference A Year Makes!

Starting Weight: 148.8 kg Current Weight: 113.5 kg Total Loss: 35.3 kg

What A Difference A Year Makes!

 When you look at your progress day to day it doesn't seem like much but when you take a step back and look how far you've come over a year, you can really see the impact.  When I started this blog and my weightloss journey, I was a completely different person and not just physically.  Reading my first entry (here), I realised just how much I've changed (look how unhappy I was in the first photo).  I just want to give past Mel a big hug and let her know it's all going to be okay.  I was in a really bad place when I started this blog and I am never going to feel like that again!

I was almost 150kgs! It was uncomfortable doing ANYTHING, even walking a few steps.  I was so low and self conscious about my weight I let it stop me from living and I was so afraid of ridicule and judgement that it stopped me walking out the front door!  I hated clothes shopping and would shop online to avoid embarrassment if the clothes didn't fit.  Now, I try to get outside and walk whenever I can!  I love being outside, even when I'm not well and I don't have a fear of the outside world and I no longer care what other people think of me, if they don't like me, f#$% em!  I've realised that it doesn't matter what you look like on the outside, it's all about how you feel about yourself on the inside.  It sounds cliché I know, but it's completely true and I never truly understood it until I went through it myself.  I love trying clothes on now as I can see how far I've come and I no longer have "chair anxiety" LOL.

Even after losing 35 kgs, I still have issues medically, even though I was told losing 6 kgs would be beneficial.  It's not going to stop me losing weight, I still have a long way to go.  When I started I was on Lite n' Easy but then specialists recommended I try gluten free, dairy free and now the Paleo diet.  My nutritionist/dietitian is now saying that I don't get enough calcium and I need to eat more carbs.  I've been told so many different things about my health, my diet and pulled in so many different directions that in the end I just have to decide what is best for me and what works.  I may be trying an elimination diet in the future, but for now I'll be sticking to Paleo and cutting out processed carbohydrates. 

I'd like to thank all of you that have joined me on this journey so far, for all your support and encouragement especially during the tough times.  If it wasn't for all your support, I would not be where I am today.  I look forward to smashing more goals with you next year!  

All the best for 2015! Love Mel xxoxx

Coastal Scents Revealed 2 Palette

It wouldn't be a weightloss progress post without a weightloss reward right?  Every 10 kgs I make sure to reward myself with something that isn't food.  When I started out, these rewards were incentives and they still are, but the weightloss is really it's own reward.  I still think it's important to celebrate the milestones in some form.

My reward is the Coastal Scents Revealed 2 Palette (it's currently 40% off) which is a dupe for the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette.  I was wanting the Urban Decay one but considering how many palettes I have, I just couldn't bring myself to pay $80+ on eyeshadow, it just seems crazy to me now.  The Coastal Scents palette has similar colours and I don't have any other colours like them in my "collection".  The quality of the eyeshadows and the pigmentation is great, if you're considering this over the Urban Decay, I say do it! 

I know it's a little while away yet but I'm trying to think of something for my 50 kg loss!  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated everyone!

Paleo "Rum" Balls

Mmmm Balls! ;)

Paleo "Rum" Balls

Okay, so there is no Rum in these balls BUT I dare you to try them before you disregard them.  The Cacao, Santanas and Spices make them taste of Christmas and almost like they Rum.  I had to make a second batch for Christmas because the first batch was demolished by the family!  Even those that love the original unhealthy version and aren't concerned about their diet. 

Ingredients

300 Grams of Dates (pitted)

300 Grams of Sultanas/Raisins

300 Grams of Raw Unsalted Cashews

2 Tablespoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice (Cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg)

5 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil 

6 Heaped Tablespoons of Cacao 

Coconut to roll balls in 

Makes

50 - 20 gram balls

I have a lot of people to cater for but you could easily divide this recipe

Method

Chop the dates into small pieces. Combine half the fruit and nuts in a food processor and gradually add the remaining fruit and nuts.  Add the spice, coconut oil and cacao.  This may take a few minutes but the ingredients will combine into soft dough.  Once all combined, roll into balls, roll in coconut or cacao and refrigerate for 2 hours.  Enjoy and Merry Christmas! :)

What a difference a year makes!

I just thought I'd share what I made for Christmas a year ago today.  Before I decided to lose weight and when I was 35 kgs heavier!  I can't believe the changes I've made over the year and how much happier I am for it. 

Christmas 2013 - Christmas 2014

Weigh In Wednesday! - Week 47 Weightloss Journey

See ya never again 35.3kgs!

Weightloss Week:47

Weight lost in 5 weeks: 3.1kg (6.83 pounds)

Starting Weight: 148.8kg (328 pounds)

Current weight: 113.5kg (250 pounds)

Total weightloss: 35.3kg (77.82 pounds)

Thoughts on the last few weeks...

 I'm not going to lie and sugarcoat a shit... it's been tough!  I go through stages where my symptoms aren't as severe and then back to the really challenging stages where I feel like death.  The last few weeks I've been really unwell and instead of blogging during this time, I usually take a break until I'm feeling okay again.  But I really shouldn't do this and I should be blogging all the time, even on the sugarless shit days! 

Today is one of the challenging days.  I feel like someone has kicked me in the guts, I've been nauseous all day and anti-nausea medication doesn't help.  I'm exhausted, my whole body aches and feels weak.  I feel unbalanced when I walk and get constant vertigo.  Plus I've taken my daily dose of Aspro Clear due to a migraine this morning.  I don't want to sound like I'm complaining but I just want to explain what my situation is like and perhaps you can appreciate why I'm away from this blog for periods of time.  I will try my hardest not to do this from now on.

   

Goals for next week

Now, getting back to something more positive...I've now lost over 35kgs!  I still almost can't believe it!  If I can lose 35kgs in a year, just think of what I can do next year!  My goal for next week..."just keep swimming" ;)