Persistance and Consistency

I was sent an email this week reminding me that 'Results come from persistance and consistency' and so despite just wanting to crawl into bed I pushed myself to do my 30 minuntes of cardio. I only did 15 minutes on the bike tonight as my toosh was a little sore, so for the other 15 I did the WII Fitness...

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Popcorn - 0 V's Me - 2 Whoo Hoo!

So today was my special catch up day with Sharon and off to the movies we went.  The first thing that hit me as I walked up the stairs was the delicious smell of popcorn...BUT, my will power was strong and so it was only a small coke zero for me (big mistake as I need to pee half...

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Day 1, Week 6 of Aim to Change

I am so ready to get back on track.  Not that I fell off the rails 'completely' (not far off though to be honest) but I have been complacent and now with only 5 weeks until I get my knee operated on its time to kick some butt - my butt LOL! I weighed in on my scales this morning and...

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Day 5,Week 5 - Aim to Change

Ok ok so I know that I say this alot but OMGosh where does the time go - seriously; the past week and a bit has flown and I am only just catching up to it.  Admittedly my baby boy turning 6 on Sunday threw me through a loop *sigh*. So, I'm not going to go into a long boring update but I will...

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Day 2, Week 4 - Aim to Change

I lost 700grams this week which is better than a kick up the butt! Today my Step Dad went in to have surgery and as waiting is not something I am too good at I kept myself busy by walking the kids to school, cleaning the house, shopping and then cooking!  Yes, you read that right...

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Day 1, Week 4 of Aim to Change

Tonight I went to boxing and struggled big time...to the point of having to run out and vomitt (well as much as I can with the band anyway - its more like yucky thick saliva.  Sorry for sharing that but its fact). So at first I put it down to my fitness level dropping from the 4 days off...

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Aim To Change...End Week 3

OK Time really needs to slow down because I feel as though I might blink and miss something, where has the past week gone?  Anyway here is a quick update! EXERCISE:  I have had 4 days off and am looking forward to getting back into it tomorrow.  After Wednesdays Leg...

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Slow Cooked Moroccan Sweet Potatoe, Carrot and Chickpea Soup

Hi all, Here is a recipe which is based on one that I found at Amy's website - HERE.  (I left out the Oil, added more Corriander, reduced the amount of stock and forgot the lemon juice). SLOW COOKED Moroccan Sweet Potatoe, Carrot and Chickpea SOUP! Serves 4: Nutritional Information per serve 284 calories / 1187kj 2.8g Fat 13.6g...

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A Binge Win, a Realisation and more Study to come!

A Binge Win To Me! Last night I was chatting to a friend on facebook about 'excess skin' from weight loss and it raised alot of emotions that I thought I had dealt with but now know that I still have more work to do.  The next thing I know I was scoffing down one of Glenn's Almond...

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Day 2, Week 3 - Aim to Change

Well I know I said I wasn't weighing in but I did and the stupid horrible things have gone up by 100grams which sucks BUT at the same time its 'bloat boat' time (LOL - Thanks for the new word Amy) and so I am just going to ignore what it says because after all its only a number and I know it will go...

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Day 6, Week 2 - Aim to change!

So where was I.... Wednesday I did a PT session with Steve which I really enjoyed.  I am now up to the 'big boy' weights and even managed to find my 'high point' which I found to be quite a funny experience.  I don't think my arms have ever shaken (or is it shook?) so much and I was...

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Some Information about the Lapband

I have had a few private messages recently from people asking questions about my Lapband and so I decided to write this blog.  I hope that it answers your questions.  If you would like to know more please be sure to leave a comment or send me a message. Please remember that this is based on my personal journey and experiences...

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No more weekly weigh in's

I have decided that I will NOT be weighing in on a weekly basis during this Aim To Change Challenge as in the past week I have been on the scales 'everyday' and it is doing my head in! It is only a number!!  and yet, that number was once again determining whether I had a good day or one where...

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A 1000 Steps Challenge!

I discovered a 1000 step trek tonight (thanks to the amazing Amy) called the Kokoda Walk.  It is in Ferntree Gully and allows you to experience a sense of the exhaustion felt by the Australian soldiers following the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea in World...

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