Whoops! It's been a whole two weeks since I posted, which means I didn't update my measurements last week. O.O
And it was a BIG WEEK!
Chest: 36" (91.5cm)
Waist: 31" (78cm)
HighHip: 34" (86.5cm)
Compare it with the week before and there were a few BIG drops there! An inch and a half off the chest & almost TWO off the high hip!!
Now, I was at 30" for my waist on Friday, but haven't done my measurements today yet. So will update tomorrow with those.
Really happy with those last week!
Need to kick it up this week as I have a wedding on Sunday and want to see another inch off my waist, which according to my figures I can do!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Week 3 struggle
It's Week 3, and I'm struggling a bit.
It's not that I'm not losing weight/fat, I am: in fact, I lost another inch all over.
Monday's Measurements:
Chest: 37.5" (95cm)
Waist: 31.75" (81cm)
HighHip: 35.75" (91cm)
Hips: unchanged
So that's good, and I'm pleased with that.
But I'm just struggling in general this week. I wasn't well on Monday night, and I'm not quite sure why. Just a little bug I'm assuming. Dinner seems like a hard go this week, deciding on what to eat, and I haven't put an effort in to make a big batch of something for lunches. Well, I did, on Sunday. I put together a lentil soup in my new slow cooker, but it wasn't a great success, and I don't think we've managed to eat any of it yet.
I was enthused at the end of last week. I made up a little booklet on Thursday for a friend and my in-laws, on how to start the diet, a recommended eating plan for the first week, and some recipes.
Anyway, onwards and upwards!
I'll be traveling at the end of the month AND attending a wedding that's stretched over 2 days: one on cheat day and one the day after. Slightly concerned about how I'll manage. Planning I think will be involved!
It's not that I'm not losing weight/fat, I am: in fact, I lost another inch all over.
Monday's Measurements:
Chest: 37.5" (95cm)
Waist: 31.75" (81cm)
HighHip: 35.75" (91cm)
Hips: unchanged
So that's good, and I'm pleased with that.
But I'm just struggling in general this week. I wasn't well on Monday night, and I'm not quite sure why. Just a little bug I'm assuming. Dinner seems like a hard go this week, deciding on what to eat, and I haven't put an effort in to make a big batch of something for lunches. Well, I did, on Sunday. I put together a lentil soup in my new slow cooker, but it wasn't a great success, and I don't think we've managed to eat any of it yet.
I was enthused at the end of last week. I made up a little booklet on Thursday for a friend and my in-laws, on how to start the diet, a recommended eating plan for the first week, and some recipes.
Anyway, onwards and upwards!
I'll be traveling at the end of the month AND attending a wedding that's stretched over 2 days: one on cheat day and one the day after. Slightly concerned about how I'll manage. Planning I think will be involved!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Day 9: Measurements
I must admit something: I did not get up yesterday morning, on Day 8, and take my measurements. I ended up taking them at the end of the day in a rush, and I was unhappy with them.
So, this morning, I've taken them again. I don't expect to see differences, big or small, after only one week. I don't feel much different, but I can tell that my body is enjoying the diet change. My skin is absolutely GLOWING. I felt BEAUTIFUL last night after I took off my (very minimal) make-up and put on my face goop. My hair is feeling a little healthier, but this might simply be because it is not as hot this week as it has been, and it's having a break from going between very dry to way too "silky".
I'm also finding it easier being on the diet this time around, as is my partner. We believe it's because we've done it all before, and KNOW what we're not supposed to be eating, and have done more preparation this time. I'm finding new recipes all the time. Tim says the diet is not meant to be fun, and to stick to a variaiton of only a few recipes. I would tentatively adapt that: it is a diet, it is not fun. But it doesn't have to be unfun. I'm enjoying the challenging of finding meals that incorporate beans or lentils, and ignore sugar, and rice, and wheat, and potatoes, and dairy.
So, my measurements. Here they are on Day 1.
Chest: 39" (or 99cm)
Waist: 34.25" (or 87cm)
(High Hip: 38" (or 96cm)) (I have this in brackets, since it's a "me" measurement. It's not a recommended measurement, but for me, I carry all my weight in my torso as I have an "Apple" shape, and this is the biggest part of me.)
Hip: 36" (91cm)
I must point out here that I have taken my first hip measurement inaccurately, somehow. However, I will compare this week's measurement with next weeks and see if there's another difference like this one.
My measurements on Day 9.
Chest: 38.25" (97cm)
Waist: 33" (84cm)
(High Hip: 37" (94cm)
Hip: 37" (94cm)
(See what I mean about the going-the-other-way measurement of my hip? That very rarely changes, just because of my physiology. So, I'm putting it down to measuring it wrong. I think I took Day 1's measurement too low..)
LOOK AT THAT! I didn't want to take this week's measurements, because I felt as if I hadn't achieved anything yet. But look, I have! I've lost a full inch off my waist, which is marvellous. As a woman, I should keep my waist measurement under 80cm to avoid the risk of diabeties. (If it is over 80cm, you are at "risk", over 88cm & that moves to "high risk". As you can see, I was approaching high risk.) Everything else is slightly reduced as well, including another inch off my high hip (where my belly is, so that fits with the loss in the waist measurement) and almost an inch (or 2cm) off my chest.
This week, I feel like I've begun to lose "back fat", which I HATE. That bulge over my bra? YUCK. So, I feel that is where I've lost it, and it echoes in my measurements.
Yay :)
So, this morning, I've taken them again. I don't expect to see differences, big or small, after only one week. I don't feel much different, but I can tell that my body is enjoying the diet change. My skin is absolutely GLOWING. I felt BEAUTIFUL last night after I took off my (very minimal) make-up and put on my face goop. My hair is feeling a little healthier, but this might simply be because it is not as hot this week as it has been, and it's having a break from going between very dry to way too "silky".
I'm also finding it easier being on the diet this time around, as is my partner. We believe it's because we've done it all before, and KNOW what we're not supposed to be eating, and have done more preparation this time. I'm finding new recipes all the time. Tim says the diet is not meant to be fun, and to stick to a variaiton of only a few recipes. I would tentatively adapt that: it is a diet, it is not fun. But it doesn't have to be unfun. I'm enjoying the challenging of finding meals that incorporate beans or lentils, and ignore sugar, and rice, and wheat, and potatoes, and dairy.
So, my measurements. Here they are on Day 1.
Chest: 39" (or 99cm)
Waist: 34.25" (or 87cm)
(High Hip: 38" (or 96cm)) (I have this in brackets, since it's a "me" measurement. It's not a recommended measurement, but for me, I carry all my weight in my torso as I have an "Apple" shape, and this is the biggest part of me.)
Hip: 36" (91cm)
I must point out here that I have taken my first hip measurement inaccurately, somehow. However, I will compare this week's measurement with next weeks and see if there's another difference like this one.
My measurements on Day 9.
Chest: 38.25" (97cm)
Waist: 33" (84cm)
(High Hip: 37" (94cm)
Hip: 37" (94cm)
(See what I mean about the going-the-other-way measurement of my hip? That very rarely changes, just because of my physiology. So, I'm putting it down to measuring it wrong. I think I took Day 1's measurement too low..)
LOOK AT THAT! I didn't want to take this week's measurements, because I felt as if I hadn't achieved anything yet. But look, I have! I've lost a full inch off my waist, which is marvellous. As a woman, I should keep my waist measurement under 80cm to avoid the risk of diabeties. (If it is over 80cm, you are at "risk", over 88cm & that moves to "high risk". As you can see, I was approaching high risk.) Everything else is slightly reduced as well, including another inch off my high hip (where my belly is, so that fits with the loss in the waist measurement) and almost an inch (or 2cm) off my chest.
This week, I feel like I've begun to lose "back fat", which I HATE. That bulge over my bra? YUCK. So, I feel that is where I've lost it, and it echoes in my measurements.
Yay :)
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Day 5: the first binge
Well, it's been a hard week of adjustments. But let's not focus on that: let's focus on The Binge!
Today is Saturday, The Binge Day. Today is the day which Slow-Carb, you binge, to prevent your metabolism from shutting down & your body going into survival mode. Sounds scary, but on Slow-Carb, your Binge Day is Very Important, so enjoy it.
I'm having A LOT of sugar today so far. We woke up and split a Nudie juice (blackberry, blueberry & raspberry I believe) which was deeelicious. Start of my sugar intake. We had blueberry & banana (GF) pancakes with maple-flavoured syrup for breakfast. That was a lot of sugar.
We got two savory danish from Bakers Delight, and I've just finished my ham & cheese one, whilst drinking a can of lemonade, which I have to say is lovely. But I'm noticing the sweetness.
We bought a parmesan "rotini" (which is a nice round loaf of bread, easily split into 8 pieces for lunch, but it might turn into dinner. There's half a bbq chook to go with it. Yum!! The bread is really tasty, some I'm really looking forward to it.
I was hoping for a take away pizza for dinner, which might still happen, or at least a frozen one from the supermarket all dolled up with mushrooms & chorizio. Because hey - YUM! But even now I can't eat too much wheat, because I'll be too unwell.
oh, and coffee. It's the thing I've really missed this week: my yummy latte to begin the day. You betcha I've already had one, and there'll be another :D
Today is Saturday, The Binge Day. Today is the day which Slow-Carb, you binge, to prevent your metabolism from shutting down & your body going into survival mode. Sounds scary, but on Slow-Carb, your Binge Day is Very Important, so enjoy it.
I'm having A LOT of sugar today so far. We woke up and split a Nudie juice (blackberry, blueberry & raspberry I believe) which was deeelicious. Start of my sugar intake. We had blueberry & banana (GF) pancakes with maple-flavoured syrup for breakfast. That was a lot of sugar.
We got two savory danish from Bakers Delight, and I've just finished my ham & cheese one, whilst drinking a can of lemonade, which I have to say is lovely. But I'm noticing the sweetness.
We bought a parmesan "rotini" (which is a nice round loaf of bread, easily split into 8 pieces for lunch, but it might turn into dinner. There's half a bbq chook to go with it. Yum!! The bread is really tasty, some I'm really looking forward to it.
I was hoping for a take away pizza for dinner, which might still happen, or at least a frozen one from the supermarket all dolled up with mushrooms & chorizio. Because hey - YUM! But even now I can't eat too much wheat, because I'll be too unwell.
oh, and coffee. It's the thing I've really missed this week: my yummy latte to begin the day. You betcha I've already had one, and there'll be another :D
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