My Weight Loss Journey: January 2012

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.......

Monday, January 9, 2012

A loss is a good start

I had a loss - not as big as I was hoping, but my aim is to lose each week, so I achieved that. I am now sitting at 92.1kg. Had an awesome week - worked out the most I think I have ever, so I am really proud of that.

I stuck to my points, need to really check my snacking though, I am sure I am eating a few more than I am meant to each day :( Hoping for a really good loss again this week.

My goal is to be 88kg before the end of the month, so that is still achievable.

I am having a hit of tennis tonight with a few friends, so that will be interesting :)

Saturday, January 7, 2012

I'm Back... as a 90's girl :(

My goodness - it has been well over 2 years since I last posted and I am sitting here in tears because not a damn thing has changed. :( If only I had stayed focused I would have easily been at my goal now!!!

I am sitting at 93kg - yep I am back in the 90's and feeling so upset and disgusted with myself!! I have been doing great with my exercise for the past 2 years, obviously nothing with my food! What really upsets me is that for 2 years, even though I have not lost weight (actually gained), it has consumed my life!!!

Here I go again, by saying " I am back into it"..... I need to be!! I am really unhappy at the moment. I am actually looking chubby/fat, my clothes are not fitting, I have the worst "muffin top" I have ever had... just not happy!! Plus I am OBESE!!

2012 is my year, no use talking about it, as I always talk - it is time to make it happen and prove to myself that I can do it and that I am worth it.

So many reasons to get to goal this year!!

1. I need to be healthy for my gorgeous boys!

2. I have promised myself that I will sponsor a child when I get to goal

3. I have a gym membership and a pool membership - so NO excuse!

4. My mum has shown me that life is worth living - if she can give up alcohol and cigarettes, I can give up junk food!!!

5. I have a full suitcase under my bed of clothes that will "fit me oneday", I am going to get into those clothes this year!

I am going to get back to blogging regularly :)

Wow, I am back - this is my year. A slimmer Natasha is here. My goal is to see a loss each week - I can do that :)

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