Hello, my name is Bridgette, and I am a recovering Fatty ... It has been 10kgs since my last post!
Well here I am at 45.9kgs Lost, 220.5cms down and so close to goal I can taste it, thank goodness it's point free!
So I'm slack, I know .. perhaps I'm actually not all that entertaining, whatever the reason I really am going to try and post more. A co-worker told me today I should set up a website or something to inspire other people .. well I have this blog that I have terribly neglected so I'M BAAACK
I am about to load up some before and after photos (yes I know you've heard that before) but this time I do really mean it .. they are on my computer ready to go!
While I am here I am going to astound (or bore) you with some numbers from last weekends measurements:
18 Jan 2010 21 Nov 2010
Neck 41cm 34cm
Upper Arm 43cm 29cm
Chest 124.5cm 99cm
Waist 124cm 85cm
Hips 136cm 96cm
Upper Leg 81cm 51.5cm
Calf 51cm 40cm
Now I am off to upload some photos (the link to them is at the top of the page, i'll come back and link it here when i'm done :) )
Edited to add: I DID THE PHOTOS... you can find them **HERE**
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Well it's been a while!
Hello out there!
Do you still remember me!?
Although I have been absent from the world of blogging I haven't fallen off the wagon! Initially we had computer problems so I couldn't logon, and then a few weeks ago I got a new job which I LOVE, but with an hour and a half commute each way it doesn't leave a great deal of time to get online!
SO, a very quick update, I am up to 165.5cms lost, and ... wait for it ......... 35.9kgs lost! so WELL on my way to goal, I'm finally in the home stretch!
I promise to come and do lots of updating over the weekend, and lots of catching up on everyone else's blogs!
Have a WONDERFUL day!
Do you still remember me!?
Although I have been absent from the world of blogging I haven't fallen off the wagon! Initially we had computer problems so I couldn't logon, and then a few weeks ago I got a new job which I LOVE, but with an hour and a half commute each way it doesn't leave a great deal of time to get online!
SO, a very quick update, I am up to 165.5cms lost, and ... wait for it ......... 35.9kgs lost! so WELL on my way to goal, I'm finally in the home stretch!
I promise to come and do lots of updating over the weekend, and lots of catching up on everyone else's blogs!
Have a WONDERFUL day!
Friday, June 25, 2010
I can barely walk!
Well after a good start to Thursday with a 2.2kg loss bringing my total up to 27.2kg (and ALMOST the halfway point!!) by lunch time I was in agony. A few years back I had trouble with 2 buldging discs in my back, well they're giving me hell again.
I had been babysitting and had to ring my friend in tears to pick her daughter up as I couldn't lift her, and also had to ring my mother in law to come to my rescue. I was a blubbering mess! Friday I went off to the doctor, he confirmed the buldging disc and that it's putting pressure on a nerve which is sending the pain down my leg. Anti inflammatories, pain killers and stretches to do .. the joys!
I spent Friday eating, although I did do some damage, only 8 points over is not too bad considering the mood I was in! Today has been like that too, at only midday I have 11 points left, and I am planning to save 4 .. so lunch is going to be 0point veg soup with maybe a tin of bean mix through it to make it filling, then a 4 or 5 point dinner to try and reduce yesterdays damage!
I still can barely walk (I know i'm whinging, i'm a terrible patient!) and had to get Sam to help me shower and dress this morning ... you know it's love when your man will happily dry off you legs and toes and put your knickers on for you!
Oh, also for the first time since starting WW I am actually ahead of mum in total loss!! by about 400grams, but still, it's the first time i've been ahead in our little competition! It's all in fun, but it certainly does provide good motivation!
We're also due for measurements again, last month saw the total loss as 100.5cm, so when my back is better we will do those again, and hopefully see some good results there too!
How are you all going? I'd love to see some comments from those of you following my blog ... I'm still amazed anyone is actually reading my ramblings!!
I had been babysitting and had to ring my friend in tears to pick her daughter up as I couldn't lift her, and also had to ring my mother in law to come to my rescue. I was a blubbering mess! Friday I went off to the doctor, he confirmed the buldging disc and that it's putting pressure on a nerve which is sending the pain down my leg. Anti inflammatories, pain killers and stretches to do .. the joys!
I spent Friday eating, although I did do some damage, only 8 points over is not too bad considering the mood I was in! Today has been like that too, at only midday I have 11 points left, and I am planning to save 4 .. so lunch is going to be 0point veg soup with maybe a tin of bean mix through it to make it filling, then a 4 or 5 point dinner to try and reduce yesterdays damage!
I still can barely walk (I know i'm whinging, i'm a terrible patient!) and had to get Sam to help me shower and dress this morning ... you know it's love when your man will happily dry off you legs and toes and put your knickers on for you!
Oh, also for the first time since starting WW I am actually ahead of mum in total loss!! by about 400grams, but still, it's the first time i've been ahead in our little competition! It's all in fun, but it certainly does provide good motivation!
We're also due for measurements again, last month saw the total loss as 100.5cm, so when my back is better we will do those again, and hopefully see some good results there too!
How are you all going? I'd love to see some comments from those of you following my blog ... I'm still amazed anyone is actually reading my ramblings!!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
mini update
Good morning everyone!
Just a quick update as I am getting myself organised to go out for a belated birthday lunch with my parents, Fiance, best friend and her beautiful 4 1/2month old daughter.
I had a loss last week of 1.8kg (woohoo!!) making up for the previous weeks gain, even if I do attribute it to the change of clothing, it's still hard seeing the numbers go up!
My fiance Sam has started following the program with me and lost 1kg in his first week, despite have a 46, and a 50 point day when he is only meant to be on 29! So now I get twice the work of planning days, as I am planning his out as well, although I am getting him involved and giving him the occassional "points pop quiz" so he will learn for himself.
We've had a busy few days, Saturday night we had a BBQ at Nicoles (my best friend) which was lovely, she catered for my preferences wonderfully, it's always good going out to a friends when you know they understand what choices you like and accommodate them, it certainly took a lot of the stress off! Then yesterday we went to lunch with Sams mum out at Picton Brewery, I picked the best option on the menu, mind you it still came with 1/2kg of creamy mashed potato and a buttery sauce, I left majority of the mash behind and took off as much sauce as I could, I still thoroughly enjoyed it though. From lunch we went to visit Sams godmother who he last saw over 20 years ago at his fathers funeral, and before that it had only been when he was a very young boy. Of course this visit involved lots of italian pastries, and coffee, so I stuck to a couple of pieces of biscotti, very proud of myself for resisting the cream filled cannoli!!
So it continues today, to the local tavern for a belated birthday lunch as I said, as mum and dad were quite sick on my birthday and we missed out going out.
So that's where i'm at, when I get some free time I will continue building up the recipe page, but if you've not had a look at it yet I do have a few on there that I hope you like :)
Just a quick update as I am getting myself organised to go out for a belated birthday lunch with my parents, Fiance, best friend and her beautiful 4 1/2month old daughter.
I had a loss last week of 1.8kg (woohoo!!) making up for the previous weeks gain, even if I do attribute it to the change of clothing, it's still hard seeing the numbers go up!
My fiance Sam has started following the program with me and lost 1kg in his first week, despite have a 46, and a 50 point day when he is only meant to be on 29! So now I get twice the work of planning days, as I am planning his out as well, although I am getting him involved and giving him the occassional "points pop quiz" so he will learn for himself.
We've had a busy few days, Saturday night we had a BBQ at Nicoles (my best friend) which was lovely, she catered for my preferences wonderfully, it's always good going out to a friends when you know they understand what choices you like and accommodate them, it certainly took a lot of the stress off! Then yesterday we went to lunch with Sams mum out at Picton Brewery, I picked the best option on the menu, mind you it still came with 1/2kg of creamy mashed potato and a buttery sauce, I left majority of the mash behind and took off as much sauce as I could, I still thoroughly enjoyed it though. From lunch we went to visit Sams godmother who he last saw over 20 years ago at his fathers funeral, and before that it had only been when he was a very young boy. Of course this visit involved lots of italian pastries, and coffee, so I stuck to a couple of pieces of biscotti, very proud of myself for resisting the cream filled cannoli!!
So it continues today, to the local tavern for a belated birthday lunch as I said, as mum and dad were quite sick on my birthday and we missed out going out.
So that's where i'm at, when I get some free time I will continue building up the recipe page, but if you've not had a look at it yet I do have a few on there that I hope you like :)
Saturday, June 5, 2010
New Recipe Added
Good afternoone everyone!
Hope you're enjoying a break in the miserable weather and enjoying the sunshine!
I just made a beautiful pumpkin and sweet potato soup and have added the recipe on my personal recipes page (linked at the top of this page)
It's had the tick of approval from Sam, which is always a good start!
We're having it with the WW herb and garlic ciabatta bread for lunch. YUMMO!!
Hope you're enjoying a break in the miserable weather and enjoying the sunshine!
I just made a beautiful pumpkin and sweet potato soup and have added the recipe on my personal recipes page (linked at the top of this page)
It's had the tick of approval from Sam, which is always a good start!
We're having it with the WW herb and garlic ciabatta bread for lunch. YUMMO!!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
A new photo
Here are two photos from the weekend. Although only head shots I think you can see the difference!
One is of me alone, which I have put next to a pic of me exactly 12months ago, the other with my wonderful Fiance.
I REALLY need to get some proper progress photos (with full body shots) happening!
One is of me alone, which I have put next to a pic of me exactly 12months ago, the other with my wonderful Fiance.
I REALLY need to get some proper progress photos (with full body shots) happening!
Friday, May 28, 2010
first weigh in after my gain
Well I had a GREAT result yesterday, 2kg lost!! What a great birthday present!!!
I'm thinking I possibly found those 2kgs again after being surprised to dinner at a fancy restaurant!
I don't care though, I had a WONDERFUL night, and thoroughly enjoyed what I ate, and made better choices than the old me would have, as well as actually stopping when I was full, (considerably less than it used to take to get full too!)
It was a LONG dinner, we arrived just before 7 to Gemelles, a divine Italian restaurant, and didn't leave almost 10!
We started with some bruschetta with tomato, and also some with olive tapenade and a salad of rocket, parmesan, pear and gorgonzola (omg divine!)
Entree then followed, I had seared scallops with mediteranian salsa and Sam had the chilli soft shell crab.
Then for the main, Sam had something with chicken, prawns and a white wine sauce, and I had grilled spatchcock with vegetables and pearl cous cous with olive and capsicum.
By now we were very content, but decided to share a serve of gelato, hazlenut, coconut and lime sorbet .. YUM! (not all mixed together, obviously, that would be weird)
So anyway, I know I went over points, but I still made healthier decisions, and at the end of the day, it was the best night out ever!
So, lets hope the rest of the week stays on track for another good result!
I'm thinking I possibly found those 2kgs again after being surprised to dinner at a fancy restaurant!
I don't care though, I had a WONDERFUL night, and thoroughly enjoyed what I ate, and made better choices than the old me would have, as well as actually stopping when I was full, (considerably less than it used to take to get full too!)
It was a LONG dinner, we arrived just before 7 to Gemelles, a divine Italian restaurant, and didn't leave almost 10!
We started with some bruschetta with tomato, and also some with olive tapenade and a salad of rocket, parmesan, pear and gorgonzola (omg divine!)
Entree then followed, I had seared scallops with mediteranian salsa and Sam had the chilli soft shell crab.
Then for the main, Sam had something with chicken, prawns and a white wine sauce, and I had grilled spatchcock with vegetables and pearl cous cous with olive and capsicum.
By now we were very content, but decided to share a serve of gelato, hazlenut, coconut and lime sorbet .. YUM! (not all mixed together, obviously, that would be weird)
So anyway, I know I went over points, but I still made healthier decisions, and at the end of the day, it was the best night out ever!
So, lets hope the rest of the week stays on track for another good result!
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