So I have to report that this week has not been the greatest. After losing weight consistently for the first two and half weeks, I am still yo-yoing since my monthly visitor. My current weight is 140lbs though it was 138 yesterday. I wish I got a picture of that :(
The good thing is that I feel so much better about myself. In the picture above, taken soon after I arrived in the US in March 2009, I was wearing one of my old dresses, one I bought back in Edinburgh when I was still tiny from study and part-time job stress. I was already adding weight back then and after that, I haven't worn that dress, which is almost three years. I tried it on last weekend and though it was a bit tight, it was more like a slinky look. I kept preening in front of the mirror, lol...
The Bouari Weight Loss programme was a great incentive for me to take my weight loss seriously and stop procrastinating and I have to say, I'm proud of the 14 pounds I've lost. I have also learnt a lot from the meal plans and calorie counts in the booklet to enable me eat healthy. With the end in sight, and running out of the advantage spray and energy support, I have to make sure that I remain motivated. Working from home, it is really important for me to continue on this healthier regimen.
What do you guys suggest I do to keep motivated?
wow....well done...that's all i am going to say
ReplyDeleteThank you, Doll :)
DeleteThat was some commitment. I really hope you can keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI hope so too, will do my best.
DeleteI just think you should not stress over it too much, just try to eat healthy most of the time but cut yourself some slack on some days, i find that works for me, or else i binge and ruin everything, also walk everyday instead of driving all the time if you don't already do that...congrats to you for having made it thus far
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions, I'm trying to take it easy as you said, but you hear stories of those who went off diets and gained it all back in one week. SMH...
DeleteI agree with Jemima, don't stress over it, eat healthy and because you work from home, set aside a certain period of time where you can take a walk. (I used to work from home for a year and this helped keep me on track. All the Best and yes, Happy New Year :-)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back KS, hope your year has been going well. I'll come and check you out soon.
DeleteJoin a fitness class...
ReplyDeleteZumba, boxing, cycling.. CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO!!!
Keep counting calories but dont starve yourself.. breakfast is the most important meal of the day (Im sure you know that though :-)
to take off those inches -> Try pilates (Core training is the most awesomest thing you can do to shape and tone)
Yeah, I know about breakfast, and now WATER! Very important.
DeleteI've never tried Zumba or Pilates, heard of them though.
Thanks for sharing.
Try the water therapy, It is a very cool weight loss alternative. Reduces your appetite and at the same time keeps you healthier. Aol the best Myne.You look great
ReplyDeleteAwww...thank you, Micheal. Does Water therapy mean drinking lots of water?
DeleteMyne. Good job on the weight loss effort. Coming from someone who has been overweight before, I fully can attest to the fact that it's hard but a lot of persistence and self control will keep you going. Kudos and my best advice is... It's a life style. You've got to eat right and exercise right . Most importantly, portion control is your good friend. Keep it up and I'm sure u will attain ur ideal weight in a short time.
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks for visiting my blog :)
DeleteI hope I'm able to stick to it. I think I'm much better equipped now TBH.
I actually think you are already motivated. If you keep on like this,you have nothing to worry about. I agree with Jemima's comment, as long as you try to keep the habit, you don't need to stress it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the loss :)
Thanks, MsJB. I'm also picking a lot of tips from your book. :)
DeleteLove the new blog look, it's been ages since i visited :(
ReplyDeletewow, i weigh more than you lol, this just makes me want to start working out!!
I think the motivation you need really comes from within you. Just keep reminding yourself how much you want to weigh 135 pounds!!
goodluck :)
Thanks, dear. I hope it is just school that has been keeping you away? I confess I've been skipping your blog since you moved to WP.
DeleteI agree with KitKat. Motivation should come from inside...
ReplyDeleteBTW, it feels so good to be back here
Where have you been all this while? Welcome back, and thanks for your comments.
DeleteGreat job on the weight loss thus far, very motivating!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Funmi.
DeleteWell done!!! I'm still battling my own o. To lose 14lbs would be...can't describe it. To me it's a major achievement. I'm very impressed.
ReplyDeleteThank you dearie, I'm so chuffed too.
DeleteU look fabulous.....
ReplyDeletei guess keep looking at the pic and see how HOT u are... and obviously comment from hubby as in should keep u up.
Pray for consistent motivation from within...
Also use the blog comments too
xxx
Thank you dearie, I can't tell you how motivating these comments are.
Deletewell doing myne, i think you should try having sth like an accountability partner to keep u motivated. especially in this initial stage. that way, when it becomes more habitual you can go it on ur own.
ReplyDeletestill u look fab and have done well
I will try and do that, I have an online food monitor, that should come in handy. Thanks.
DeleteThis is wonderful. The most important thing of all is that you're feeling better and nothing can beat that feeling.
ReplyDeleteThat's true, thanks :)
DeleteYou are trying o! Keep it up!
DeleteI'm encouraged!
Thank you, Olufunke. :)
DeleteYou have done a lot to lose the flab but keeping the flab off is what will matter at the end of the day. I got a free copy of 'You Are What You Eat' by Gillian McKeith from Amazon.
ReplyDeleteI have watched her on TV several times but her book made me realize some things about my body. I was really surprised to discover why I was really over weight and most diets failed on me.
The book is free on Amazon at £0.01 for a used copy, but you will need to pay for delivery. So far, I have lost a stone and I'm a size smaller and happy.
I now want to buy 'BOOT CAMP DIET: 14 days to a new you' by Dr McKeith. I ate the wrong food for years without realizing it. I now eat more vegetables and whole grains.
If you don't find these books useful then call me a liar...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Are-What-Eat-Change/dp/0718147650
http://www.gillianmckeith.info/you-are-what-you-eat-2
Those sound like great books and echo what I have recently learnt. I also use boot camp DVD video by Gillian too. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteYou can do it! Keep on keeping on ma...
ReplyDeleteBTW, you look awesome in that dress o :)
- LDP
Don't fix what isn't broken. This system works for you, and its great. I'm so encouraged with the visible progress you've made. I started keeping a food journal, and I lost a lot of weight because I had to give account of everything going into my body. It was really a blessing.
ReplyDeleteYou look good Myne!
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