Blogging 2 lose weight

Eating today didn't go too well. It wasn't bad, I just didn't get much chance to eat. I was in meetings for most of the day and missed about 2 meals.

I also didn't get to the gym because a meeting that took place over lunch time, but I did do a Turbo Jam workout at home.

That brings me to 3 exercise sessions for the week. It feels good, but I still need to improve my eating.

Today was another good day as far as exercise is concerned. I went to the gym and had a really tiring lower body workout. I realised that when I know how to use the various gym machines, I don't feel so self-conscious going there.

Eating was better than the day before, but I am still not eating a small amount of protein with each meal.

Today I planned on going to the gym, but ended up not going. I was a bit disappointed in myself, but just as I was getting up to the leave for the gym an old friend phoned and we spoke for more than an hour. Well, that doesn't happen often, so I guess I should let it slide.

Eating was much better today!

Today I felt quite proud of myself.

I went to the gym over lunch for a nice strength training workout. Our gym had been busy with renovations for the last few weeks, so it was my first time back there. I was so used to the old layout that I was caught completely off-guard with the new one.

I did an upper-body workout and could feel my muscles were jelly when I was done. It felt so good.

Eating still needs some work, but I am taking it slow.

I decided to give Body-for-life a try.

In essence: 6 meals a day, each consisting of a carb, protein and veg.

Exercise-wise: Every second day cardio, every other day weight training.

Tough, but I am sure the results will be there.

I will take this week to prepare for starting Body For Life next week.

Weighed in at exactly the same as last week and the 3 weeks before:-(

193,5 pounds.

Something needs to change!

Still the same as last week - 195,36 pounds. Guess I should be glad it was not a gain.

Will have to work harder!!!

Meals for the day:

• Meal 1: Bran flakes with skim milk
• Meal 2: Apple
• Meal 3: Salad consisting of feta cheese, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes
• Meal 4: Wholewheat biscuits
• Meal 5: Lentil soup with potato salad
• Meal 6: Small chocolate

Eating actually went quite well.

The past weekend was not the best as far as food was concerned. I had plenty of exercise in the form of walking, but eating included things such as donuts, popcorn, potato chips. I tried to eat them in small portions and I hope I succeeded. Tomorrow's weigh-in will tell!

Meals for the day:

• Meal 1: 2 slices low GI bread with cheese and tomato
• Meal 2: apple
• Meal 3: Tortilla with lettuce, eggplant and roast chicken left-overs. So yummie
• Meal 4: apple and small yogurt
• Meal 5: Roast chicken with spinach and squash
• Meal 6: glass of milk and watermelon

No exercise, but did clean the whole house.

Day 2 didn't go as well as day 1.

I must say I had a really horrible day - not for eating, but life in general. Promotions were announced and despite being promised that I would be getting one, I didn't:-(

Meals:

• Meal 1: Mixture of oats and oat bran with skim milk
• Meal 2: Missed
• Meal 3: Friend and I went for pancakes. I hade a big one wit custard filling and a fruit juice
• Meal 4: Missed
• Meal 5: Roast chicken with spinach and squash
• Meal 6: Chocolate

No exercise.

I started my new mealplan today.

Meals:

• Meal 1: Mixture of oats and oat bran with skim milk
• Meal 2: salmon with salad
• Meal 3: 2 hard-boiled eggs with an apple
• Meal 4: Green beans with hummus
• Meal 5: Roast chicken with spinach and squash
• Meal 6: Flavoured water and small choccie

I even went to the gym today. Did my 20 minute HIIT cardio workout. Felt good;-)

I was quite depressed last night after realising how badly I have regressed on this weightloss journey. I decided that it had to change - I can not go on like this, I definitely do not want to end up where I was heading towards.

I sifted through all my dieting stuff at home, found a nice workout plan involving cardio and strength training for beginners. I also found a really nice mealplan that is still low GI and involves eating 6 times a day.

So, today is day 1 on that mealplan. It is quite simple to follow, the food seems to be quite a lot and it only adds up to 1,400 calories per day!

Will report back later on how the day went!

My goals for this coming week are:

• Have 5 servings of fruit and veg per day
• Drink at least 6 glasses of water per day
• Exercise 2 x 20 minutes
• Stop eating an hour before going to bed

That's all - sound so simple - let's see how it goes....

Not good at all:-(

I am up again - to 195.36 pounds, meaning I have gained every week for the last 4 weeks.

And my eating was quite well the past week, just didn't get much exercise in:-(

I need to be stricter, that's for sure and JUST NOT GIVE UP!

Meals:

• Breakfast: Yogurt
• Morning snack: Indian chevro
• Lunch: 2 slices of low GI bread with chicken and horseradish sauce
• Afternoon snack: Fruit juice
• Supper: Tortilla with steak, lettuce, roasted brinjal and salad
• Evening snack: Glass of milk

No exercise

Meals for the day:

• Breakfast: Half a pita with lettuce, chicken
• Morning snack: Apple
• Lunch: Potatoe and lentil curry
• Afternoon snack: Apple
• Supper: Roast chicken with salad and veggies
• Evening snack: Indian chevro

No exercise:-(

Back to normal from today on.

Meals:

• Breakfast: 100 grams low-fat yogurt with a banana
• Morning snack: Apple
• Lunch: chicken salad
• Afternoon snack: Apple
• Supper: roasted chicken with salad and roasted veggies
• Evening snack: small chocolate and a large meringue

No exercise. Just want to get back on track with eating before gradually adding exercise again.

Up to 191,4 pounds. My weightloss for the whole of September 2009 wiped out.

Starting afresh today.

Will be back at work by Tuesday and being back in routine will definitely help my weightloss journey greatly.