Another week, another loss...

Hey folks,

Don't have a lot to tell this week- other than another week has come and gone. Which is good of course.. :o)

I've had thoughts of trying out foods that are not too sensible to the life I want to live, but haven't done anything about it. I end up thinking that it's not worth it and I don't really care for that kind of food anymore. While visiting family I tasted a little bit of a homemade cinnamon bun (made them myself) and also ONE tortilla chip with cheese and salsa...and you know what? It didn't really do it for me. Actually, I felt a little bit bloated and uneasy afterwards...so what's the point, right?

Like I told you earlier this week I caved on the non-shopping-deal I've made with myself. Still - I've stuck the my budget and only spent the amount I've set for the month of February, so I'm quite proud o myself! I haven't done the math on what I've spent in total, but I have not exceeded my budget on the food and transport account...which was my focus. I think I'll take on the month of March too.. Seems like a good thing to be more aware of where my paychecks go.. :o/

I was back on the treadmill yesterday - after nearly a week off of it.. It felt good. I feel stronger every time I get on it.. It's a great feeling and it inspires me to do more and better each time. I've gotten good at listening to my body and will not push it over the edge, but I also give it a little extra on the pace button. I need to, otherwise I will never get into the shape that I'm aiming for. It's not just about what I want my body to look like, it's more about being in shape and feeling good. That's why I'm overly thrilled to be starting up on my badminton again on Friday. It's been about three years since I held a racket in my hand - it's about time, eh?!
When you're trying to lose weight, it's extremely important that you find an exercise that makes it fun for you. Otherwise you won't put in the work that makes the pounds shred off of you. I've been in that place soooo many times where I've been thinking "what am I doing here??"...and then I've moved on to something that really gets me going. And that is running, spinning and badminton. It's not just exercise for me - it's a competition, it's a I-wanna-win-situation - every single time! Nothing wrong with that.. ;o)

There's a small, but very significant weight loss this week. You'll see why by clicking on the link in the top-right corner..

Have a good week!

Oh no - you didn't..?!

Oh yeah - I did...

I caved! I shopped! I'M SOOOORRY! I know I wasn'tt supposed to shop during the month of February, but when there's a shoe sale going on and I can get Billi Bi 50% OFF - I ain't gonna stand down...Aren't they pretty?!

I figure that they will go well with a lot of things and...I love 'em!

Normally it wouldn't very wise to buy clothes when you're losing weight like I am, but in situations where you really can't help yourself there are ways to get around that - buy something that has re-sizable waist!! Yup - I found a black pencil skirt with an elastic band (sorta!) inside the hem of the skirt and a button, so I can tie it in on each side - without it being noticable.. Great, huh?!

This is the skirt...black and classic.. Must say: I look forward to wearing it! I have a few top on my mind which will go good with both the skirt and the shoes at the same time. 

Salvation...

This is exactly how a day off should turn out:

• Sleep in till 8.30am.. 
• Enjoy breakfast in bed..
• Get out of bed around 10.30am..
• Do a 45 min. cardio at the gym - I personally prefer running..
• Lunch..and then relaxation..
• Yadda-yadda-yadda...

...and this is how I feel afterwards...



 











It's been a really good week - busy at work, but I see the light at the end of the tunnel - I'm off  work next week! Really looking forward to spend more days like the one today. You should really try it - it's elevating and the endorphins are truly kicking in! Oh, I for got to tell ya'll - nothing motivates me more than "Bones" playing on the TV at the gym, while I get my sweat on..uh-hmmm..

This week I've had the pleasure of feeling muscles I didn't even knew I had.. Went for a good run on Saturday and Sunday I had signed up for a Thai-bo class - hence the muscles I didn't realise I had! Monday was really not a good day for neither them nor me...screaming muscles are not recommenable...

Yesterday was much better, so back in the saddle again today...How was YOUR day?!

For those of you who are only intersted in the numbers, may I divert your attention to the top-right corner..?

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To be, or not to be..is it really a question or is it more so a theory?

Trying to find a fitting photo for this post seemed to be more difficult than one could have desired! Googling "Hamlet" seems to generate and awful lot of pretty pictures of Jude Law..(not that I mind if he was a Danish Prince!)...but I was hoping for just a skull.... :o/

Anyway - it's been a very interesting week with highs and lows..
It's week 10 and I'm beginning to see signs of me working on my old food issues - although unconsciously. I.e. - I was really stressed out at work yesterday and on the way back to my desk I had the urgent feeling of wanting something to stuff in my face! But I wasn't even hungry.. So I started to think about why I was having these thoughts and it just came to me - I wanted something to eat to calm down my stress level..like I used to.. Like I've explained in previous posts, I don't feel hunger anymore...Perhaps if I went a few days withour food, but that ain't gonna happen. Don't want to get sick from not eating.. I'm still thinking about getting in touch with a psycologist again, but at the moment I don't feel the need for it. My mental issues invlving my surgery and weight loss have not yet reach a level that I can't handle myself...fortunately.. :o)

Some of that might very well have to do with the fact that it seems to be a slow progress where I'm concerned. I've heard of people shredding 10 kilos (lbs 22) per month, but I'm not. Whenever I've been to the gym I find that I've either gained a little weight or a status quo on the scale that week. I'm pretty sure this is due to the muscle growth that I'm going through after not doing any real work-outs for the past months. A very good example: Thursday last week was my first spin class with an instructor and although it was not a max intensity class I had to listen to my body, because I have absolutely no muscles in my legs like I had during my work-outs prior to the surgery. I need to get into gear - I want to get into gear..

BTW - they are totally UN-sexy - but my bike shorts fit!!!!! HU-AHH.. Well, at least they did until I sat on the bike and they started to come off!! I do not recommend wearing shorts 2 sizes to big, cause you'll have to pull 'em up the entire spin class..and there's no time for such things!

I've finally reached the point where I'm able to wear my real winter coat - boy, have I missed it the last couple of weeks?! It's really nice and warm when I'm in movement, but when I'm stading still it's still not wamr enough...damn those nutritions and vitamins stealing all the energy from my body, so I'm left cold and freezing!

Got a call today from Hamlet. No, not Jude Law ... ;o) My nurse wanted to see how things are progressing, if I'm feeling any pain or obstacles post-op.. All I could say was "NO"..all is good. She told me that my next appointment for check-up is on Friday, March 4th.. Letter was in mailbox when I got home today, so it wasn't like I hadn't been informed, but we got a laugh out of it... :o) With the letter I also got my case history. Very funny reading. I will try to upload it on the blog over the weekend. No promise, though.

Time to say g'night - see y'all later this week..!

Top-right corner folks...

A little nip/tuck and....VOILÀ!

I think I'll start you off with a few before and after pictures... I don't expect nobody to actually see the difference, but it'll be fun to look at in the future. Just like I've been looking at the photos from 2004/2005 in this whole process. I see myself every day in the mirror and I do see the difference. Especially when I keep finding new clothes ("regular" size) in the closet as well as the big ol' still hanging on for life, before being turned over to The Big Black Bag - a.k.a. SOLD/given away to charity! I sometimes have big arguments with myself whether or not the clothes is too big for me to wear - but how do you decide?! When is clothes too big, I ask?



This picture was taken back in the Spring 2009 - in May I think. It was taken when I - yet again - signed up for DDV (Weightconsultants)..and like they say: The rest is history!

This picture was taken on September 9th, 2010,  - it was taken on the night of my first visit to Hamlet (hospital) - we're sitting in the lounge area waiting to be called in by the doctor. Pretty anxious at this point, I remember!



...and this was last night...

Back in september 2010 I had a friend take my measurements, because I think it's fun follow the change of my body along this very long road to healtyness. From Sept. 2010 till last night:

Chest: 25 cm
Right arm: 11 cm
Left arm: 9 cm
Right leg: 8 cm
Left leg: 5 cm
Stomach: 31 cm
Hips: 21 cm - they never lie, do they?!

In total: 110 cm.. No wonder I'm freezing my ass off!!

Another milestone was reached this week - I'm below 120 kg! HU-AHH..
Next goal is below One Hundred, cause there's really no point in saying 115 or 105 for that matter. I'm sure you'd agree..

Y'all have a good one till next time! Remember - top-right corner..