Weigh In Wednesday! - Week 51 Weightloss Journey

Week: 51 - 0.7 kg loss - Total Loss: 37.1 kg

Week: 51

Weight lost this week: 0.7 kg (1.54 pounds)

Starting Weight: 148.8 kg (328 pounds)

Current weight: 111.7 kg (246 pounds)

Total weightloss: 37.1 kg (81.79 pounds)

Thoughts on this week

Wow! I can't believe that I'm 3kgs off a 40kg loss! Crazy! My first big goal is to make it to 100kgs and it's really not that far away either! This week has been tough due to my health.  I've been pretty unwell most of the week but I'm slowly getting more and more tests done and slowly getting to the bottom of it.  Due to this, it has been really challenging to get in exercise.  I just have to be patient and push on my good days.

I haven't been counting calories since I've been on Paleo and it seems to be working for me.  I just make sure I eat when I'm hungry and drink enough water. 

Goals for next week

I really want to balance out my meals more.  I need to read up more on Paleo as I haven't really.  I know what isn't allowed but I need to ensure that I'm getting enough protein, fats, carbs (from veggies) in each meal.

Weigh In Wednesday! - Week 50 Weightloss Journey

0.7 kg loss this week, 36.4 kg loss in total! Whoo hoo!

Week: 50

Weight lost this week: 0.7 kg (1.54 pounds)

Starting Weight: 148.8 kg (328 pounds)

Current weight: 112.4 kg (247.8 pounds)
Total Weightloss: 36.4 kg (80.24 pounds)

Thoughts on this week

 It has been very challenging the last few months as I have not been well.  I haven't been able to exercise but I do now have control over my diet, so I focus on that and not what I can't control.  I can't control my symptoms, so I just have to work with them, through them when I can and make the most of my good days.  I'm hoping there will be more of them this year!

Goals for next week

I haven't been drinking near enough water and this is really the time I should be!  It's far too hot not to be!  I'm going to really start trying next week and I want to share some tips with you all.

How are you all doing?

If there is anything you would like me to post about, please let me know!

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

Weigh In Wednesday! - Week 38 Weightloss Journey

30.8 Kilos GONE!

Week Thirty Eight

Weightloss Week 38

Weight lost in 5 weeks: 1.2 kg ( 2.65 pounds)

Starting Weight: 148.8 kg (328 pounds)

Current weight: 118 kg ( 260 pounds)

Total weightloss: 30.8 kg ( 67.9 pounds)

Thoughts on the last five weeks

Hello! Hello! It's been a while!  A lot has changed in the last five weeks.  I'm still not well and I have been in and out of hospital and had several trips to the emergency department.  I still have all the previous symptoms but I have also had numbness and tingling down the left side of my body.  Sometimes it is so bad that I have problems walking and talking, at times, as my leg and tongue have been numb.  It's been pretty scary.   But I'm still here! ;)

I haven't really been able to exercise as I still have shortness of breath, however, that has been getting better.  I'll be talking with my GP and specialists about possibly slowly incorporating exercise again.  My weightloss has been impacted by the lack of exercise, however, it's still going in the right direction.  I am concerned about muscle loss so I really want to get active again.  

I am really excited and proud of myself for losing 30 kgs!  Even with everything going on I have been able to maintain healthy eating.  I have just completed a month of a Gluten free diet, this was not as difficult as I thought it would be.  I'm currently on a dairy free diet.  My Neurosurgeon has also suggested a Paleo diet which I will be commencing soon.  I do plan to blog this once I start and share my diet and experiences. 

 I hope you are all healthy and happy, Love Mel xxoxx

Goals for next week

I'll be continuing my diary free diet next week.  I do have a lot of appointments and tests at the moment but I will be blogging my diet again soon.  My goal is to slowly start some daily walking but it will be very gradual. We have to walk before we can dance! ;) Baby steps are better than no steps.

Keep your eyes peeled for a 30 KG weightloss reward!!!

Weigh In Wednesday! - Lite n' Easy Week 23 Weightloss Journey - Week Twenty Three Weigh In

Total Lost 22.8 KG! 0.2 kg Loss This Week

Week Twenty Three

Okay so not a mind blowing amount, but that's okay.  I have come off the medication that was making me ill, but it also assisted with weightloss, so I was prepared for this.  I'm okay with it, a loss is a loss and I'm happy to be positive and relatively well again.

However, I do have some pretty awesome news!  My scales can measure Visceral Fat (among others) and mine used to be 19.  It is now 16!  How awesome is that?  I know that I'm still not in the "healthy" range but I haven't finished my journey!

Excess Level Visceral Fat is 13 – 59

Visceral Fat Is the fat that is in the internal abdomanal cavity surrounding the vital organs.  Too much viceral fat can increase the risk of certain diseases such as heart disease high blood pressure and the onset of type two diabetes. 

Weightloss Week 23

Weight lost this week: 0.2 kg (0.44 pounds)

Starting Weight: 148.8 kg (328 pounds)

Current weight: 126 kg (277 pounds)

Total weightloss: 22.8 kg (50 pounds)

Thoughts on this week

Near the end of the week I felt the side effects from the medication melt away and I was back to my normal exceptional self again. ;)  I am so happy I can exercise again! Woo Hoo! Watch out flab, I'm coming for YOU!

Goals for next week

Water, exercise and more water! :)  Oh and blog more!

Weigh In Wednesday! - Lite n' Easy Week 12 Weightloss Journey - Week Twelve Weigh In

Sorry about the crap photo! 

Week Twelve

I did it all on my own this week, no Lite n’ Easy.  I didn’t think I would fall off the bandwagon because I’m seeing this as a lifestyle change and not a weight loss week.  It was interesting and educational working out how to make interesting lunches and sorting out calories but I’m so glad to be on Lite n’ Easy next week.  All the weighing food and counting calories just does my head in. 

I do want to go off Lite n’ Easy gradually so I plan on trying a few recipes here and there, so you will still see them every now and then J

Weightloss Week 12

Weight lost this week: 0.3kg (0.66 pounds)

Starting Weight: 148.8kg (328 pounds)

Current weight: 136.5kg (300 pounds)

Total weightloss: 12.3kg (27.11 pounds)

Thoughts on this week

I may have only lost 0.3kg this week, however, I put on muscle and decreased my body fat percentage. I’m proud of myself for not being tempted preparing my own food.  If anything it made me more determined that I could do it.  It was fun to think of new ways of working with the same ingredients, making them quick, healthy and keeping costs down.  It is cheaper to do it yourself but you pay for convenience as always.

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions this week, supporting me and passing on your positive comments about the recipes, it makes it all worth it! J

Goals for next week

Keep my strength training up, I realised I only did strength training once this week, I plan to do two.  I think I might mix up the exercise a bit so it’s not all dancing, I love dancing but I think exercise is more effective when you mix it up.

More Figures

These figures are possible because of the Tanita BC571 scales I use.

Body Fat = 55.9%

This is down from last week!

A healthy Body Fat percentage is 22 - 32%.

Visceral Fat = 19  

Excess Level Visceral Fat is 13 – 59

Visceral Fat Is the fat that is in the internal abdomanal cavity surrounding the vital organs.  Too much viceral fat can increase the risk of certain diseases such as heart disease high blood pressure and the onset of type two diabetes. 

Water Range = 32.9% 

This is up from last week!

Healthy Water Range is 45 - 60% but I do weigh myself in the morning when I have just woken up.

Physique Rating = 3

Physique Ratings: 1 = Hidden Obese, 2 = Obese, 3 = Solidly Built, 4 = Under Exercised, 5 = Standard, 6 = Standard Muscular, 7 = Thin, 8 = Thin and Muscular, 9 = Very Muscular.

Muscle Mass = 57.3 kg

This is up from last week!

Bone Mass = 3.0kg

They did not have much to say on Muscle Mass or Bone Mass, I know that I'm normal for the bone mass for my weight range.

Hot Pot Not So Hot - Weight Loss Week Twelve Day Six - Weight Loss Eating Plan

Week 12

Day 6 - Monday
7/04/2014 
Hot Pot Not So Hot

Deliciousness in a bowl

Breakfast: Wildberry Bites with Fruit & Nut Mix

Homemade Coffee (low fat milk, no sugar)

Ingredients: 50 grams Weet-Bix Wildberry Bites (Woolworths)
30 grams Wholefoods Oh So Natural Nut & Fruit Mix (Aldi)
60 ml Paul's Smarter White Milk (Woolworths)
*This breakfast cost: $0.84 and would last approximately 10 serves due to the amount of cereal.

Mmmm Nutty and Fruity

This cereal mix was so good yesterday I decided to have it for breakfast this morning.  Seriously yummy!

Aren't they Grape

Morning Snack: Grapes (30 grams)

*This amount of Grapes cost: $0.05 and would last approximately 33 serves.

Oldie but a goodie

Lunch: Baked Bean & Cheese Toastie

Ingredients: 2 slices Molenberg 12 Grain & Seeds Original (Coles)
100 grams Baked Beans (Aldi)
25 grams Westacre Tasty Shredded Cheese (Aldi)
1 Pink Lady Apple (Aldi)
*This lunch cost: $1.83 and would last approximately 4 serves due to the amount of Baked Beans.

Simple, quick and delicious.  I can't remember the last time I had a baked bean toastie.

Mmm Banana

Afternoon Snack: Banana Smoothie

Ingredients: 2 Cavendish Bananas (Aldi)
100 ml Paul's Smarter White Milk (Woolworths)
10 grams Kraft Peanut Butter No Added Sugar Or Salt (Woolworths)
*This smoothie cost: $0.76 and would last approximately 10 serves due to the amount of milk.

I wanted to use up the last of the Bananas as they were getting a bit brown.  I really don't think there was enough Peanut Butter to add any flavour, I'd leave it out next time.  The Berry Banana Shake (recipe here) is so much better than this, I will have to make it again! 

Not So Hot

Dinner: Beef Hot Pot (Weight Watchers)

*This meal cost: $4.00 (Coles)
Thank you to those that told me about the special price, you know who you are :)

This meal was absolutely horrid! It looked disgusting, it's pretty bad when I can't make a dish look appealing.  It tastes just as bad as it looks, maybe even worse. 
It was bland, salty, goopy and the meat was fatty, stay away!

*Total cost for today's portions: $7.48
*These prices are calculated by current costs and specials and calculated per gram or item.
Keep in mind that I'm also consuming about 1500 calories on average.

Glasses of water: 7

A smaller workout is better than none

Exercise: Dancing (About my routine here)

I had to cut it short today as my foot was sore, sometimes it happens when I stand, walk or dance on them too much.  My heel was hot, sore and I could barely walk on it, I soaked it in an ice bath and it seemed to help.  Does this happen to anyone else?

My Fitness Pal - My Food Diary

A Healthy Way To Wrap - Weight Loss Week Twelve Day Five - Weight Loss Eating Plan

Week 12

Day 5 - Sunday
6/04/2014

A Healthy Way To Wrap

So I may have put too much on...

Breakfast: Healthy Breakfast Wrap

Ingredients: 1 x Bakers Life Wholegrain Wrap (Aldi)

10 grams Berg Sliced Leg Ham (Adli)

30 grams Cherry Tomatoes (Coles)

1 x Extra Large Egg (Coles)

30 grams Baby Spinach (Aldi)

*This breakfast cost: $1.45 and would last approximately 4 serves due to the amount of Spinach.

Love Eggs for breakfast so I thought I'd do a breakfast wrap. I wanted to use up some of the baby Spinach, so I thought it was a good way to incorporate it.  30 grams is a lot for a wrap so you may not want to load as much on and my wrap did fall apart, it was still good though :)  

You could even toast the wraps if you have a sandwich press.

Wrap it up and wrap you lips abound it ;)

Morning Snack: Cavendish Banana (Aldi)

 *This Banana cost: $0.25

Tasting Plate

Lunch: Healthy Tasting Plate

 20 grams Coles Simply Less Hommus Dip (Coles)

20 grams Coles Simply Less Roast Pumpkin and Harissa Hommus Dip (Coles)

20 grams El Tora Medium Chunky Salsa Dip (Aldi)

1 x Carrot (Coles)

1 x Bakers Life Wholegrain Wrap (Aldi)

65 grams Green Seedless Grapes (Aldi) 

*This lunch cost: $1.31 and would last approximately 8 serves due to the wraps. 

Hommus anyone?

I wasn't sure if this was going to be filling enough but it was.  I made the Tortilla Wrap chips the same way as yesterday's post (here) but cut them into strips.  You could bulk it up with more veggies, fruit or crackers.

Bowl of deliciousness

Afternoon Snack: Loaded Cereal Bowl

 50 grams Weet-Bix Wild Berry Bites (Woolworths)

1 x Cavendish Banana (Aldi)

30 grams Wholefoods Oh So Natural Nut & Fruit Mix (Aldi)

70 ml Paul's Smarter White Milk (Woolworths)

*This snack cost: $1.10 and would last approximately 10 serves due to the amount of cereal.

I wasn't expecting to burn so many calories exercising today so afterwards I was staaaaaarving!   I know it may seem strange to some to have cereal in the afternoon but it was a quick snack that is easy to prepare.  I didn't realise that this combination of the Cereal, Banana and Nuts would be so delicious! It was so good! This would make a great breakfast too.

Finally something decent

Dinner: Vegetable Cannelloni (Lean Cuisine)

 *This meal cost: $6.29

You should know my feelings on Lean Cuisine meals by now, if you don't they aren't positive, but I really enjoyed this one.  I'm pretty sure I've had it before, but it just has so much more substance than the other meals I've had.  I would have this again and recommend it.

*Total cost for today's portions: $10.40
*These prices are calculated by current costs and specials and calculated per gram or item.
Keep in mind that I'm also consuming about 1500 calories on average.

Glasses of water: 8

I wasn't even going to exercise today!

Exercise: Dancing and Cleaning

I danced around for about an hour today and then continued dancing around while cleaning and this (above photo) was the result.  I was shocked when I saw just how much I had burned off!  Can I just say, funnest way to exercise and clean ever. ;)

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Got a favourite snack, food, obsession or exercise? I'd love to hear from you, comment below :)