Why am I doing this?????

Well, I have finally decided to start a blog....

I guess the 1st thing I must tell you all is why I am doing this weight loss journey..I have always struggled with my weight - was a "chubby" child and "chubby" through high school. I did manage to lose a lot of weight in Year 11 and 12, simply by not eating!! (definitely wouldn't recommend that!!). I have always known that I have been big and have always had trouble finding "nice" clothes to wear - but nothing has really made me focused in losing the weight. I guess, I was never out of breath, could still do everyday things, etc...

The start of this year(2008) things changed...my mum became very ill - they didn't think she was going to make it. She is just 46!!! She has been an alcoholic for a VERY long time and her liver is failing. I have always been on my high horse and told her to stop drinking etc!!! Well, at the start of this year I was so cranky that she was about to die and leave behind 6 children and 6 grandchildren!!! That is when i had my "lightbulb" moment... I am also killing myself with food and I am only 26.Well...that was the start of my journey. I joined Weight Watchers on the 7th of Januray 2008 and I am now losinig all my weight, for me and for my amazing boys who deserve to have their mum here for a VERY long time!!!

This is my journey.......

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

well I am a little blown away - I lost another 1.0kg this week!!! i am over the moon, now weighing 90.3kg. BUT I actually didn't really deserve a loss this week. I have been good with my exercise, but I have snacked a lot and been over my points most days. Obvioulsy I have exercised enough!!! So I am pretty stoked this morning. I am SO close to being an 80's girl.

I really want to start seeing myself as a thinner person!! I still look in the mirror and see the same person as I was when I was 140kg!! I know I look a little bit different - I just need to get a little more confidence happening! :-)

We have a few huge weeks coming up food wise. We have my birthday, Mother's Day, Damien's 30th, a few other birthdays and morning teas. I am really hoping that I can be strong!!

Well, best get ready to take these boys to playgroup! We have a technician coming at lunch to fix the x-trainer - the damn thing snapped at the arm bit!! It is only about a month old as well!! Lucky it is still under warranty!!

Friday, April 24, 2009


I haven't been posting for a little while now, but I have still been on track!!! I am now 91.3kg!!! Yep -I am nearly an 80's girl. To be perfectly honest, I didn't really believe I could do this - I wanted to, but I truly just thought to be under 100 is enough! No way!!! I am determined to get to goal - 68kg!!

I actually saw my mum the other day - she looks very sick still and very old!! She is only 47 but seriously looks maybe 60!!! It breaks my heart knowing that she has done this to her own body by not looking after it. I am not going to do the same :-) My goal at the start of the year was to be 90kg for Mother's Day. This is the BEST present I can be giving my 3 amazing boys!! A mum who is healthy and happy! I think I can make that goal.

I am now looking at clothes in the "normal" section - something I have not been able to do for a very long time!! I have a pair of jeans that are size 16 - I think they are a big cut, but still - the tag says 16!!! I am not normally one to like attention and praise, but I am loving all the comments I am getting from people about my weight loss.

I have had days, especially over Easter, where I have just eaten and eaten. But the great thing is the following day I am back into it. :-) We are off to Hamilton Island at the start of July, and even though i wont be wearing a bikini, I know I am going to be feeling great. For starters, I know I will be able to fit on the plane!!! When we went to America a few years back, I couldn't do that! I needed to have an extender strap but I was too proud and embarrassed to ask for one, so I had the MOST uncomfortable flight ever!!

I am doing this for my boys and I am so proud of my achievements!! -xxx-


**** this is a picture of my beautiful family at Easter**** I will put a full length shot of me on here very soon!!