Progress (oh, IF ONLY.....)

Weigh In - Week 14 Loss 200gms
Weigh In - Week 15 Loss 200gms)
Weigh In - Week 16 Gain 500gms urrrrah!!(

So, as you can see the progress was continuing at a very slow pace (considering the amount of exercise I have been doing) however it was going down. And then..... this Saturday a gain! I have had two 100gm gains over the 16 weeks, however this was so disappointing for me when I stood on the scales. I was gutted and guess what..... yes I headed down the bingeing slippery slope for two days. What really frightened me, when I came to my senses was how quickly I reverted back to the old binge cycle.

But I am now ok again - as of yesterday I am back on programme and determined not to give in to old habits. It is one day at a time - I so, do not want to put back on the 5kgs I have lost so far. It is only a small amount, but does make such a big difference to how I feel about myself and my clothes are not straining at the seams and my liver roll is not too large.. lol
This is the place that has become a common cycle for me, where I usually fall over and give up..... BUT NOT THIS TIME.

I also have decided to write out my goals for December - this is such a hard time of year for me and I usually end up weighing 2/3kgs heavier at the begining of January. This December is also going to be challenging as we are going on holiday for a week at the beginning of December. (yeah! really looking forward to some warm weather in Australia) I know I would be fine about December, if I was one of those people who could get stuck in and loose one or 2kgs over a couple of weeks in January. However face it Gabby, I AM NOT (as much as I want to be and complain about it, I now realise my body does not like to give up it's fat... man it is a struggle to let go of that stuff). I do exercise most every day for 1hr (and at a good level) cycling and brisk walking however my rate of loss is just so small. I also know I put on really fast - one day off programme and a good meal out with wine and guess what....it just feels so not fair. Enough complaining! I know what I have to do - I just need to stay in control - so here are my goals for December 2006 (written down!). Credit and inspiration for this idea must go to Anne from her blog - we share very similar traits and goals. Thanks so much Anne for doing it and inspiring me to do the same.

Weight Goal - Stay the same
Yes, that is right - I will be happy with that, with all the food and holidays, I will be working on not gaining for the month.

Exercise Goal - 10,000 steps per day
I wear a pedometer when I remember - for December I will wear it every day and clock up 10,000 steps per day or 70,000 for the week. This is quite achievable for me, however with holidays getting out sometimes can goes by the way. I will wear my pedometer when I go on holiday it will help as I will not have my regular routine..

Food Goal - No Scorched Almonds or cashew nuts
These are my down fall and I know I can not resist, once I start. For me one is just not enough and usually ends up a full packet. (yes, that is right I can eat a whole packet in one go) It is all those extras over the next weeks that just seem to jump into my month.

Other Goals - To have a good time without over indulging in food.
(this was an example from Anne and my WW meeting notes - really liked this so I am going to use it too - it sums it up nicely!)
NB :On Christmas day I really love Pav and fresh fruit salad this year I will allow myself a small plate - usually I just pick and before I know it have probably eaten half a pav.

So there it is my plan for December - wish me well

Be back soon!