Well it's the start of a new year and yes like all the rest of you I have a new years resolution.... and yes you guessed it "it's to lose weight" 25kgs to be precise.
Typical I know, but this time it's different!
Here's why
- I have a wardrobe full of clothes, that DON'T fit me! not even the big clothes that found their way into my wardrobe. You know the ones that are given to you but for some reason you don't throw away? Who would have guessed that someday I would not even fit into them? Obviously they knew something I didn't? After all, I still feel like a size 8, it's just the same way that I still feel like I am 20 years old.
- I went clothes shopping just before Christmas and to my shock, not only was I not the size I usually am on any bad day i.e. an Australian size 14, but somehow I skipped a complete dress size. Yes, I tried on a 16 and it was tight. No words can describe that defining moment!!!
- I can't even bend over without being restricted, not by a spare tyre, but by a super tread...
- And probably most importantly, I am completely embarrassed to be seen naked in front of my husband, it's hard enough even when I am feeling fabulous (low self esteem I know...)
- Sorry, I should also mention that I miss swimming and nice clothes!
- Weight loss - positive thinking I know :)
- Body measurements
- Food consumption (including wine ahhhhh no.......)
- Exercise (currently lack of)
- Any random thoughts, in other words my psychological profile (warning... it may disturb some readers).
- Progress pictures (how embarrassing, this is the hardest part because of my shallowness) but I guess you have to start somewhere?
- I am 40 years old and to some of you this is old I know, but to me I am only halfway through my life, particularly if I can get my health in check now.
- I am 84kg's (13.5 stones)as of January 1, 2011 and I am aiming for 59kgs and I should mention that I am only 163cm tall.
- I am a size 17 (I know it doesn't exist, but it's what size I am)
Until next entry, take care.
xoxo Alex
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I am new at this blogging thing and somehow pressed a button to add myself as a member, dodgy I know...
ReplyDeleteI just have to say, I am looking forward to this crazy ride.
xoxo Alex
Ok these are the current stats that are going to be used for the bench mark of weight loss.
ReplyDeleteDate: January 1, 2011 (week 1)
Weight: 84kg
Upper arm: 34.5cm
Bust: 109cm
Waist: 97cm
Hips: 111.5cm
Thigh: 70cm
Neck: 36cm
Yes not good I know...
stay tuned for up and coming changes.
xoxo Alex
I went to bed last night and all I could think of is "OMG" what have I done? I have put myself out there for the whole world to see. For those that know me, I am a private person to a degree so this whole process is foreign to me. Interestingly though I woke up feeling OK about the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteA good sign.
xox Alex
welcome to the blogging world, alex... you will love it, i think.
ReplyDeletejust wondering was the conversation in your kitchen about me blogging a trigger of this blog? i would be glad if it is. :)
good luck with your project. i think you can do it. i will come here regularly to see the progress.
oh, not just for saying it, but for meaning it, you still look beautiful, alex.
Hi my B.E.A.U.iful wife,
ReplyDeleteYou know I love you no matter what, I will support you through this challenge & help you where I can, I will eat my chocolate outside of the house & keep the salt & vinegar chips in a place that you can reach, ha ha
I will walk with you, ride a bike with you & be there in the high & low time, before you know it, we will be on our reward holiday when you have reached your goal,
You know I love you,
; >)
Hi Sherry,
ReplyDeleteI am stoked that you are going to check in regularly. Check in on Saturday's as they are the day's I am going to post updated stats.
I have been thinking about blogging for some time now, however, you reminded me that I needed to do it (in the kitchen) and being a new year and all that I thought "there is no time like the present".
I need to have some accountability and having to post less than average results on the net (if I have a naughty week) I am hoping will be all the motivation I need.
xox Alex
Hello Husband,
ReplyDeleteThank you for hiding all the yummy things... you know my weaknesses.
PS, why do salted peanuts have to taste so good? Please eat them for me:)
Love you too...
xox Wife xox
Yay for you Alex!! I too am feeling the pinch in my jeans. I come alongside you with my own weightloss challenge. I am attempting to hit take 15kgs off by my wedding on 2nd april, and then continue this for the rest of 2011 to attempt to get 30kgs off all together. I look forward to your weekly blogs and I am excited to see results for us both!! Thank you for being a fantastic role model :D
ReplyDeleteChanny xo
Alex, I am excited to be along for the ride! I have got the exact same feelings and thoughts and hopes as you, as well as the 25kg to lose! (I sadly don't have a supportive hubby to hide the naughty things away though, so hopefully I will be strong!)
ReplyDeleteI started my new life on Jan 1 with a fast to detox my body. My body was quite startled to say the least!
Anyway, thanks for doing this. I think it will be very encouraging to me!
BTW, you look absolutely stunning in the purple dress for your renewing of your wedding vows. Lucky I wasn't there cos I quite possibly would have ripped thedress from your body and run away with it! (Hi Al, btw. So nice to read your supportive comments!!)
Love, Emily xo
Such an amazing challenge Alex! Hopefully Al holds his end of the bargain and doesn't tempt you! I absolutely love the picture of you in your purple dress, you look stunning. Miss our annual catch ups, maybe one day in the future hey?! Love Bec xx
ReplyDeleteHi Channy,
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading my blog I hope you enjoy it. You know I would love people to share on my blog their success so feel free to post yours on there...
That's excellent 15kg by April is possible and I am with you for the other 15:). You know, we are on parallel missions here as we basically have to lose the same amount!
Wow you are getting married how wonderful, if you want, let me know how your plans are going, as I have a lot of experience in co-ordinating weddings.
All the best xoxo Alex
Hi Em,
ReplyDeleteYour are strong and I'm so glad you are coming along for the ride, it looks like losing weight is going to be more fun than I thought!
I am pretty lucky with Al as he is an incredibly supportive person, but a bad hider...(sorry Al couldn't resist, you know I say it with love:)
How did the fast go? I bet your eyes look nice and sparkly?
With regards to the purple dress, it was fabulous wasn't it? But the best thing about it, is the fact that it can be pulled in at the back, there are inches of corseting there... You can borrow it whenever you want, as it will still fit us even when we lose 15kg...
xoxo Alex
Hi Bec,
ReplyDeleteHow are you? Yes an amazing challenge, in the past couple of days I have wonderered if I have bitten off more than I can chew? sorry about the food analogy...
I'm sure Al will keep up his side of the bargain, afterall he is the one who has to look at me all the time, he he he.
I miss you guy's too, maybe you could make it to SA this year?
Thanks for reading...
PS: you still give the best hugs
xox Alex