Well the last 2 days have been so-so. Wednesday we had pizza for dinner - I got a thin base vegetarian so I figure that it was the healthiest option. However last night DH was out for dinner and I was really tired so I we had an easy dinner and I had a bit more of the pizza.

I was good exercise-wise yesterday and did a Step class followed by a Balance class. I also walked to gym and home (bout 4kms all up). Hopefully that will help to balance out the pizza. This afternoon I'm planning to head out for a bike ride with the kids and then tomorrow back to the gym.

Tomorrow night though we have a friend's birthday party to go to and I must admit to being a bit worried about what the menu will be. I'm pretty sure it will be a BBQ. I think I will have to have a very good and low cal breakfast and dinner and pick what I think is the best option for dinner. Or I could eat something just prior to party (4pm) and then won't be very hungry when there. Hmm what to do.

Hubby is going to go past the shops today and pick up a fitball for me so I should be able to start my new exercises tomorrow (if kids go out - don't need an audience).

Well i'd better go - be back tomorrow

On Monday I had my 10wk gym reasssessment and they did my measurements. I was stunned with the results (as were they). Here they are:

Arm: 34 (32)
Chest: 125 (110)
Waist: 107.5 (100)
Hips : 137 (124)
Thigh: 73 (67)
Body fat % = 45.9 (41.5)

Total cm lost = 43.5

I thought my body fat % would have dropped more but apparently that is a good drop in 10wks.

I was planning on doing Combat class after assessment however mum rang on way to gym and invited me out for lunch with her and my aunts. A smorgasbord restaurant isn't the best place to go when eating healthily but I did my best.

I was good and went to the gym Monday night for a Step class.

I am hoping to get to the gym this morning at 10.30, however I'm waiting on someone to call in and so far they are a no-show :(

Today was weigh-in day and this week I stayed the same (90.4). Surprisingly I'm not too disappointed in this and am going to increase exercise this week and look forward to hopping on the scales next week.

Be back tomorrow.
Renae

A huge apology for not updating my blog. I have been preoccupied with some family issues but I am back now.

Last Wednesday I weighed myself and had lost another kilo bringing my total to 15.6. Very very pleased with that. For the 6 week "No excuses" challenge at LITS my total loss was 5kgs and I was 0.4 off my 90kg challenge goal.

On Wednesday I also tried a Ball class and that proved to be very interesting. I had trouble controlling the ball, however the instructor said a lot of people had this trouble, so that made me feel a little better. I am going to get a ball and use it at home.

On Friday I had my first PT session and surprisingly it wasn't that strenuous. We worked out a new weights program and then ran through some exercises I could do when I get a ball at home. I am having another session in 2wks which I am sure will be more taxing. After I left the gym I helped a friend move house so that was my exercise for the day.

When I got home from the gym on Wednessday hubby had a surprise for me.............. he bought me a bike. One of our neighbours is a minister and his church supports a couple of orphans. He repairs bikes and sells them to raise money for the orphans and we got chatting and he said he had a couple of ladies bikes. So DH went around and got one for me.

On Thursday the kids and I went for a ride. Was great and I can see it becoming a daily activity which will be great. The only problem is I have to get Cameron to adjust the seat and handlebars as I'm fairly certain your knees shouldn't be up near your head when going up hill lol.

Tomorrow I have my 10wk assessment at the gym where they will take my measurements. should be interesting. I also have to remember to do my final measurements for the 6wk challenge tonight.

After my assessment I think I will try the Body Combat class and then tomorrow night I am doing Step class. Probably after school we will go for a bike ride. So lots of exercise tomorrow.

I still haven't had any luck finding a pair of swimmers so I am still unable to try an Aqua aerobics class. Oh well I suppose I will find some eventually.

Well I'd better go but will be back later with my measurements.

Renae

First off I have to confess to not doing much exercise at all since Friday (actually none) :(

After my big exercise day on Thursday I decided to have Friday off and then that snowballed into the weekend with work, family things etc. Then Monday I was feeling very yucky so didn't go for my morning walk. Tuesday I was graced with TTOM and I felt miserable and yuck.

I hate TTOM (although I suppose I'm not the only one). I always feel very yuck for 2-3days, cramps, hungry. I must get bloated too because I always feel very fat. Usually for the first 2 days I don't feel comfortable in going to the gym either. So hopefully tomorrow I will be back at the gym. Even though I've felt very hungry I've been good eating-wise. I've still stuck to healthy snacks etc.

That brings me to my surprise on the scales this week. I weigh 91.4 which is a loss of 1.4kgs for this week. Talk about a shock. So now I've lost 14.6kgs!! Nearly half way to my goal.

Tomorrow I'm hoping to get to the gym for a Step class and the Balance class. Then I will walk home. I'm finding it a bit cold to get out of bed at 6 in the morning so I think I will have to change my walk to later in the day when its a bit warmer.

I still haven't had any luck finding some swimmers and Cameron doesn't want me to look at St. Vinnie's as other people have had their "bits" in them. Personally it doesn't bother me lol but he said even if we have to pay more at swim centre we will.

Well that's about it for today. Be back tomorrow.

Well surprisingly I woke up feeling not too bad on Friday. Yes I felt a little sore in the legs but nothing too bad.

I've had a fairly quiet weekend and I have to admit not too much exercise has been happening. However, I will be back into it tomorrow.

Finally yesterday I had one of those moments where I could definately tell that I've lost weight. Of course Ive had other moments where I've thought I could see change and then in the next minute thought hmm do I really look different lol. Well I can definately see some changes in my hips - they don't appear to be as wide anymore. When my measurements are done next week I will know for sure but I definately think there is change. Hubby to has noticed changes.

He is quite perplexed about where the skin goes when you lose weight and I've explained to him that it goes down ie sags lol. Which is why I want to start doing everything I can to eliminate as much of this as possible.

On LITS someone mentioned that it is 31 weeks until Dec 1st - as my birthday is 2nd Dec I've decided to make it my goal to get to 71kgs by 2nd December 2006. Haven't worked out the maths but it is definately achievable at under 1kg a week. I have 22kgs to get to 71.

When I get to 71kgs I will then be able to reassess whether I will stay at that weight or lose a few more kilos. I have no idea what I would look like then.

I'm thinking of going in the City to Surf this year. Adro (BL) and his trainer are getting a walking team together. I just have to work out the logistics of getting down to Sydney but public transport in time for start of race.

I had a lovely email from Ruth (BL) and she sounds so nice and has very realistic ideas/goals for her weight loss journey. I am looking forward to seeing how she goes and supporting her.

Well that's about it for me today. Be back tomorrow.

Renae

Here's the new hairdo. I decided on Mahogany Brown and it is layered here, there and everywhere. Brooke said that it looks much better in person and she is wondering where her mother went lol.

Today I have surprised myself by going to the gym for 2.5hrs! I did 15 mins bike, 15 mins treadmill then went in and did Step class. I was going to leave then but decided to stay and try out Body Balance. On top of this I did a 6km walk this morning and then 3.5km walk home from the gym. I'm having a rest now and wondering what I'm going to be like when I wake up in the morning.

Next week I'm trying out a fitball class. It's only on once a week (Wednesday). I also booked a Personal Training session. I'm not sure if I will see them fortnightly or not but I was interested in having a session so that I can make sure I am doing crunches, squats, lunges correctly. Oh and find out how to do a Push-up because I don't seem to be able to do them. I also wouldnt mind getting some advice on toning exercises that I could maybe do at home.

After doing Body Balance I was thinking that I wouldn't mind doing Yoga so I've rung up about that and might be going next week.

Well that's been my day - I'll crawl back in tomorrow and update.

Renae

I'm baaaaaaaack..........

Had my weekly weigh in this morning and I've lost 800g this week. Very happy with that. Brings my total loss to 13.2kgs.

Exercise and diet has been going well but have had some other dramas with my DD. She would really try the patience of a saint at times I'm afraid. Have been feeling a bit down about it all after we had a huge argument on Wednesday night. I really dont think I'm cut out for this nearly teen parenting gig.

So with this in mind I was all excited to be getting my hair done today. I was going to my aunts for a "hair day". Hairdresser goes there does hair, colour etc for very cheap. So I was looking forward to a completely new style, colour and possibly some foils (never had these before). Anyways I ring my aunt last night and one of my other aunts had forgot to let hairdresser know that I wanted colour and now she can't fit me in. So I was feeling very down and sorry for myself last night.

Then I rang up a local hairdresser and am going in today to have "it" done. If only I knew what "it" is lol. I feel about guilty about spending around $100 on my hair but figure that it can be my reward for my weight loss so far.

Depending how I look and whether I have to hibernate in my house, I will post a pic tonight.

Be back later.

Renae

Sorry for being so slack. I must admit that after last weeks weigh-in (lost 200g) I was feeling a bit down. You know when you look at yourself and wonder if it looks like you've lost any weight - well I had a few of those days.

Then on Thursday night I watched The Biggest Loser Finale and was so inspired. While I realise that their exercise regime was way over the top for the average person it did get me thinking that I can do this. I am even aiming to get to the gym 6days a week. Previously I had thought I was a bit limited with when I could go to the gym of an evening due to hubby's soccer training and my work. However I have realised that it isn't that far to walk to the gym (2 and a bit kms) so I am going to go to the gym during the day when both the children are at school.

I am also looking into aqua aerobics classes. Just have to find some swimmers first.

Oooh and before I forget............. I finally made it to a Step class last Monday. While I completely stuffed up the movements at times, I still found it to be a fantastic workout and I am heading back tonight.

I went for my walk this morning and even managed a short jog.

Well I'd better run but I promise to be back tomorrow.