Jacqui's Weightloss Journal

Part of my reflection and refocus has brought about the decision to become real with my weightloss.
By changing from inspired.B.inspired, to Jacs Journey to Change, to now what it really is: It is a Journal about my weightloss. 

In the final term of work, I have put on over 5kg.  It has taken me over a week of strict eating to turn those numbers around & get them heading down again. In Summer I do suffer from really bad circulation thanks to my size, and tend to hold fluid.  The only way I can beat it is drink drink drink drink drink water water water.  No High Salt foods, lots of alkaline foods, lots of greens, anything to flush flush flush.

One of my key trouble spots is SHOPPING. 

To overcome this today my SB (short for Shopping Buddy) and I went with a plan.
Our Grande Skinny Latte's have been replaced by Tall Iced Americanos - which is coffee, ice, water and with cream on top.
Next Stop - looking around lots of shops at clothing I would like to fit into. Its not depressing, its possible!!

Lunch time - we avoided the quick and easy takeaway & chose Nandos. A good choice. When I was at Vision I learnt how awesome Nando's is for healthy eating. Chicken Mediterranean Salad with extra tenderloins.  Lots of protein with some composs on the side.

We ended with a few grocery purchases including a little bit of a comparison of macronutrients on various products. I also looked at different products which were "GOOD CHOICES" if I felt like a snack with dip or something. Found some really low numbered Rice Wafers & Tzakiki Skinny Dip.
An easy way to be part of the crowd without over endulging.

The day ended with my pre-prepared dinner from last night of Turkey Stirfy - and lots of water.
I quick walk around the block, and my day is done.

Must remember tomorrow to drink lots and lots of water, and flush the system.

XX JACS XX

Lessons

Toxic Wasteland be gone. That was how I felt on Monday morning.  The tolls of endless chocolate eating, fast foods, sushi, work dinners, champage, christmas parties... had taken over my body.  Now a few years ago, that was how I woke up every day. Add some cigarette smoking to that, and no wonder I was huge.  Over the past 12 months I have learnt more about the inside of my body then ever before.  AND yes I know, for some they can do all of the above and feel like the top of the world, but for me ...... it doesn't & the trick is I never knew the difference


In this blog I want to talk about one of the big lessons for me in 2012.  These lessons / turning points for me aren't found in a gym, in a pool, or even in a book. For me its HOW I FEEL! Yes folks.  How I FEEL. 

This week since Toxic Monday: I have refocused on how and why I can keep going.
Step 1: THE SWIM - I had to not let Toxic Monday win - So I swam.
Step 2: THE WATER - Drinking 2L a day plus.
Step 3: THE NUTRITION - Not succumbing to quick takeaways - instead investing in some cheap vegies at the local fruit barn, and some good quality protein -filling up on that instead of the chocolate, and coffee, and sushi stopovers.
Step 4: THE MINDSET - Reflecting on when I was in the groove, what I was doing, how I was feeling.  How I approached and overcome the temptations & hits.
Step 5: THE VITAMINS n MINERALS - If you saw what I take in supplements you would probbaly have a fit.  The kids do.... but I believe its helping. Spirulina, Flaxseed Oil, Probiotic, Ginseng Relief, and a little magnesium for muscle spasms.
Step 6: THE TRAINER - My PT is my mirror. He knows my thoughts.  His confidence in my ability to achieve my goals, helps me remain on the path, or even get back on the path when I deviate.

Combine with 90% clean eating, and Day 4 I feel alive again. 

TO be strong, I have to BE Strong.  Honestly with myself, and a clean out of the TOXIC elements in my circle.  In my work I talk to my kids about CHOICES.  Choose which behaviour is appropriate, and in my adult life its exactly the same.  Every minute is a choice...... I can choose to drive this journey on the highway, or via the backway. And we all know.... THe backway will take longer.


(These are my thoughts and opinions - everyone is an individual. I blog because it gives me a chance to sit and reflect through my words.  This is what works for me, how often do you share your thoughts on paper, or through writing? And if you did what would your story be TRUTH or FICTION?)

A fresh beginning......

Sometimes I think to myself, I can't believe I am at Day One again.  If it was Day One my current weight would not be 120kg it would be 150kg. So no its NOT day one..... week one.

I injured my back right back in early 2012, and it really never repaired so I have had a long time of treatments from Osteotherapy, acupuncture, and Physiotherapy. It has really impacted on every part of my life, as I am limited in all aspects of training, and even a simple wander around the shops, so ends in agony.  But I love shopping so I grin and bare it.

When I began with the Physiotherapist I joined the Sports Centre Aqua Membership: to rehab through swimming.  It has taken me around a month to get the courage up just to enter the pool area.  Last week I packed my swimming bag, and flippers, but never quite made it there.

I partied really hard yesterday evening & Friday evening, and today had flashbacks to how I used to feel. I am so bloated, and full of fluid, my wardrobe is about to pack themselves and go to lifeline, as they are sick of being so tight lol. So that was motivation enough that no matter how shady I felt, I had to break through that barrier today, and prove to myself that I am not going to allow my body to become sluggish & useless.

Its one thing to walk, its an even bigger step to run.... but for someone not so confident in there body looks, becoming a swimmer can be one of the biggest steps. I am always in awe of those who have the confidence to wear whatever, and be comfortable in their skin.  I am getting there, but still struggle with the whole getting more out there.

Anyhow, flippers on, pair of kids goggles on, boardies, tog top, head down and into the pool. Didn't even think twice just slipped in and off I went.  I praise the inventor of kickboards, and flippers.  They make swimming, when you haven't for a long time.... fun. I did end up doing 14 laps.  Some with kickboard and flippers, some nothing at all, some just flippers, and some just kickboard.

The one thing I did have was a BIG SMILE on my face. Enjoyed every minute of it.  I surprised myself with my fitness, and especially my breathing. Last time I did swimming I was a smoker, tonight I could feel the difference just in my ability to swim 50 metres without stopping! WOOHOO!

Anyhow I have one last thing to say tonight: Hater's don't really hate you, they hate themselves, because you remind them of what they HAVEN'T achieved.

Don't waste your time hating people, move on and love & value the people who count in your world. 

xxx JAC xxx