Weight loss diary of:
Sue
25.3.1963 (age 45)
157cm
98kg
sleeved – 19.5.08

Weight: Starting - 98.0kg BMI 41
19.5.08 - 95.4kg – loss 2.6kg total loss 2.6kg
22.5.08 – 92.5kg – loss 2.9kg total loss 5.5kg
26.5.08 - 92.3kg – loss 0.3kg total loss 5.8kg
29.5.08 – 91.6kg - loss 0.7kg total loss 6.4kg
02.6.08 - 91.5kg - loss 0.8kg total loss 6.5kg
09.6.08 - 90.1kg - loss 1.4kg total loss 7.9kg
16.6.08 - 88.4kg - loss 1.7kg total loss 9.6kg

23.6.08 – 87.3kg – loss 1.1kg total loss 10.7kg
30.6.08 - Away
07.7.08 - 86.1kg - loss 1.2kg total loss 11.9kg
15.7.08 – 85.3kg – loss 0.8kg total loss 12.7kg
21.7.08 – 84.4kg – loss 0.9kg total loss 13.6kg

28.7.08 – 83.3kg – loss 1.1kg total loss 14.7kg

04.8.08 – 82.6kg – loss 0.7kg total loss 15.4kg    BMI 34

Whoo - Half way to where I want to be!!

While reading the posts I noticed that the art of positive thinking was mentioned. This is in keeping with my personal reflections. I have an “I am” list that I wrote for myself and read regularly. It is good to see yourself in this positive light. I visualise how I feel, look and behave at 68kg which for me is a 30kg weight loss.

I am an intelligent and successful woman

I am loving and lovable.

I am finding out information to help control my weight

I am putting my knowledge about healthy eating into practise.

I am feeling more energy and doing more things

I am enjoying the taste and flavours of fresh food

I am eating more vegetables and fruits

I am eating small meals

I am stopping eating when I am full

I am making and taking time to prepare meals

I am continuing to socialise by making good food choices when I am out

I am drinking adequate water to quench my thirst

I am drinking smaller quantities of milk

I am scheduling my current exercising regularly

I am 68 kg

I am not going to put on more weight than I can lose in 5 days

I am a slim person

I am safe and protected.

I look great.

I was asked through the week about my eating 6 times a day. My dietician said to look at what I needed to eat in a day and that it was OK to break down what you should eat into meals and planned snacks.

At this stage my day consists of:

Breaky: 1 multi grain weetbix for breakfast OR a dry fried egg, small amount of bacon, taste of tomato and ½ slice toast (on Sunday or at a coffee shop with friends)

MT        2 cruskits with ham/chicken and avocado or philly cheese.

Lunch   180 mls of left overs from the night before OR a sushi roll OR ¾ ham and cheese toasted sandwich

AT        Some soft fruit (haven’t tried apples yet) OR yogurt, OR a small packet of crisps as a treat

Dinner   180 ml of whatever I am cooking for dinner eg roast meat and veges; spag bol; casserole and rice; steak and salad and crusty garlic bread; 2 chicken nuggets and potato and gravy; fish cocktails (2 whiting sized pieces), a few chips and coleslaw.

Supper  125ml milk and a biscuit (about 9 pm. Previously I didn’t eat supper but I find I need it for a better nights sleep)

I drink water in between eating (not with meals) and about another cup of milk throughout the day.

I will have one half strength coffee a week when I go out for coffee, usually once a week.

A couple of times a week I have a glass of wine, maybe two on a big night!!

I don’t eat a huge amount but I do try to cover all food groups in a day.

I take a multi vitamin a day (when I remember!)

There is NO WAY that I could fit all that in by only eating 3 times a day.

I never get the feeling of getting stuck, overfull or discomfort.

I am really happy with my consistent weight loss and that I can fit my eating habits into my lifestyle.

How different/similar are my eating habits to others in the group?

Sue