CQSapphire

A quick check-in, we’ve gone back to school here in Australia so it’s been busier than normal the past couple of weeks. I haven’t anything exciting to share but I wish to keep checking in to keep myself accountable. Weight loss is going well, I have 400 grams until I reach my goal for this challenge, to lose 5kg. I’m still walking every day. Now that I’m back at school, I’ve cut out my morning walk but I’m going for a 15 minute walk during my lunch break. Luckily we’re going into winter here and in my local area, winters are beautifully mild and sunny, perfect for walking. Dur

Thanks everyone, for your positive comments. Much appreciated. It has been a crazy busy week. I started the week with a weigh-in. I was 89 kg (196 lbs). Literally the heaviest I have been in my life. I wasn't this heavy during any of my pregnancies. Only 5 years ago I was 65 kg (143 lbs)! I'm 168cm tall (5'7). I took my measurements (I won't bore anyone with those) and snapped the obligatory 'before' photos and promised myself I wouldn't look at the scales again for at least a week. Okay, so one of the strategies I listed earlier was to meal plan and shop accord

Thank you Yes, all new habits. Over the years I've been fit, then unfit, then fit, then unfit. I want this to be the last time that I 'get fit again'. I want to get fit and stay fit.

One week ago I turned 44 years of age. When I look in the mirror, I don't recognise myself. I don't like what I see and I don't like how I feel. It's time to take action. For background, just under a year ago, I quit smoking for the last time and consequently I've gained approximately 15kgs. I was already at least 10kgs above my ideal weight, so I have 25 kgs to lose. I have never been this overweight before in my life. I have noticed a number of not-so-nice side effects of my weight gain, all of which I'd like to see reduce or disappear over the coming months. I a