My first 40lb loss has finally been reached! I am super excited and just HAD to share it with everyone here

Hey everyone I have missed you all so much! I didn't realise how much traineo has been helping me until now.



I have had a few things going on in my life...not going to go into it - but trying to sort it all out...my good news is I am still whittling away at my weight...I plateaued for a while there but cycled calories for a week or so and am now back on track to kick some butt next week



I am now at 105kg and am hoping to crack the 100kg mark in a months time....very exciting times ahead and I am so happy to be back with likeminded folk

Water for me (most days I aim for 3L - but never less than 2L), plays a massive part in keeping me satiated and nibbling on protein type snacks....like nuts, small tins of tuna in springwater, a poached egg on a slice of rye bread and spinach (mmmmm)...I keep cut up veg/fruit on a platter and if i get the urge to pick or grab something, well it is there, ready...I think mine is more of a habit to be constantly crunching something haha....

WOW...ewwww...

DITTO!



You are amazing!

Hey Jenn - I have a herb patch - which has genovese basil (the best type for pesto!) italian/continental/flat leaf parsley (depending where in the world you live, called different things lol), sage, rosemary and some medicinal/tea herbs which consist of chamomile, echinacea and peppermint...then I have a veg patch which differs throughout the year on the seasons...but I grow at various times throughout the year::tomatoes, swiss chard/silverbeet, capsicums, chilli, various mixed gourmet lettuce, corn (my fave!), butternut squash/pumpkin, zucchini, green beans (on a trellis/tripody thing) and carrots. Want to try garlic and potatoes



I find nothing better than going out into the garden really early and picking things for a salad when they are at their prime! Totally delicious!







Thank you Glovia! Yes one day in the future, I will post my times hehe!!

You are all BRILLIANT!!!!!!!! And am so proud of all of you

Hey welcome back Misty



Fri 25 Apr - 30 mins gardening ((instead of the walk I mentioned!)) was a glorious day out in the sunshine....



Sat 26 Apr - Day 6/Wk 1 Galloway - today was a 1.6km (0.9 mi) walk / run - I finished in 17.29 mins (I feel embarrassed posting these numbers lol) Also did 45 minutes of weights...

LOL I never noticed that haha...



Way to go Mikaela!

Glad you enjoyed your rest Cardio...Stephanie...GREAT work! and Jen - good going!!



Well Friday on Galloway is the 'off' day...but I feel like doing something and theres nothing saying I CAN'T lol...I just feel lazy doing nothing so I might go for a walk in the sunshine

I used to be on the pill, then had the Depo shot which made me gain close to 20 lbs in 6 months and messed me up real bad..then the pill again...then fell pregnant within one month of stopping and trying for a baby.



I agree the pill would put some weight on, exercise and eating correctly would negate the gain I'm sure...



I am on no hormonal BC because as Minu mentioned:







That is so true...I hate messing around with something so delicate as hormones....



Kinda off topic :: Before I started exercising/eating proper...my periods were so messed up...skipping months...extremely long periods and terribly heavy...I DREADED that time of the month...now I have dropped some weight and getting regular exercise, they are the best they have ever been....clockwork regularity and 3 days length and nice and light LOL sory for TMI...I just find it amazing how if you look after your body, it looks after you...

Yes Glovia - we are coming into Winter...but where I live, there's no snow...doesn't get extremely cold, just nice to have a break from the humidity

FANTASTIC Spyke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I am sooo happy for you!

Thanks for the wise words everyone



Thanks for asking Rachael!



I DO give myself little treats now and then..so theres NO WAY I can say I feel deprived - I think that has whats given me my strength to keep going onwards and upwards.



I just try to make 'wiser' choices these days...going back to last year, I'd be getting the cheesiest most fried thing on the menu PLUS fries as a side...bugger the salad and veg haha AND dessert



So last night, I ended up going with a parmesan crusted chicken breast *drool* and asked for no fries on the side and got a big crunchy mouth watering insalata and some roasted veg....



These are the little changes I am so proud of...the little things make a BIG difference....



So no dessert, BUT I did imbibe on some gorgeous white wine I love my wine



Minu - my Nonna is from the South / Palermo / Nonno is from Roma - my mother was born in Roma and emigrated with the family to Australia (Melbourne) when she was 13....



Cynthia, seems theres a few of us about these boards LOL!

Today is Day 4 - 18 minute walk - Galloway and my 45 minutes of weights after...

Good work Cardio, Joe, Minu, Rach, Jenn and Glovia...love hearing everyones good things for the day...



2 nights ago at work I got another compliment from the girl there ((she is just so full of compliments hehe) She said...and I quote "You have nice legs I wish I had your legs.." NO ONE has EVER, EVER said that to me and I have never thought my legs are one of my 'assets'...I am not tall, I am short 5'1 with short little legs so I was really surprised by the compliment...

LW : 235.67 lbs

TW : 233.6 lbs



Was tempted to weigh myself this morning, but no, I like only weighing in once a week, so 233.6 was my weight Monday morning.



Good job EVERYONE!

So I have been invited to dinner tonight with 'the girls' - we are going to an Italian restaurant (my weakness ) I blame it on my half Italian heritage LOL...



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I found their menu online and have decided what I will eat...the 4 slice vegetarian pizza and ask for half cheese...and the italian side salad...I think that is pretty sensible choice - would you agree???



This will be a big thing for me because i have not eaten out at a restaurant since I began my "journey" so wish me luck LOL....

Excellent work Glovia, Stephanie and Cardio!



How are you enjoying getting back to the gym Jenn?



Sher - that cliffwalk you described sounds absolutely divine!



Glovia, yes I will ask some tips, I will add you to my contacts



I done day 3 today of Galloway...it was a 13 minute walk/run...((to tell the truth, timewise, I feel it is easy...13 minutes doesn't seem like much - but after the 13 minutes, I worked up a big sweat lol)

Day 2 of Galloway for me today and 40 minutes of weights..

I have never heard about the more calories being burnt during menstruation...It IS true during pregnancy..well your metabolic rate is through the roof oh how I miss being pregnant LOL...



During that time of the month, I get sooooooo hungry like really really hungry I don't think I ever feel satiated during that 2 week time haha...With regards to tiredness...Not really...I have always survived very well on 5 hours a night, theres just SO much to do and not enough hours in the day for me, and then when I DO want a sleep in - I have kids jumping all over my head, so I have learnt to NOT BOTHER with a sleep in haha.....



I have heard evening primrose supplements are supposed to be good for PMS symptoms??

RACHEL, YOU ARE AWESOME!



Thank you so much for sharing your story and your gorgeous little pictorial 'timeline' - how cool!

Started the Galloway preconditioning program for half marathon today! Very excited so my goal this week is to complete week one!

Focus on what goes in my mouth this week and increase water back to 3l..only been doing 1½L the last week or so...and my body knows it...

THAT is brilliant Rachel....and good luck for your BIG day!

Great work Stephanie...



Thanks for the links to the Galloway program...after reading through the links, I have decided I will start on Monday! I am VERY excited!!



I will commence with the pre-conditioning training and work my way onwards and upwards...((as well as keeping up my weight training and cycling))



Before I made a commitment towards a healthier lifestyle, I always used to dream about being able to run again. I used to love running at school not so much for the speed, but the endurance.



So, thanks Glovia and Sher for inspiring me to pursue this dream finally @ 32 years of age...

Thanks Joe ... interesting.....

YAY for the ladies!!!!!

Can I ask, what is "Cool Whip"?

Well while your here and can push me to my limit too ;-p LOL....



Stitch and I are only a few hundred km's apart

Welcome Shannon

The best thing u can do is to surround yourself with like minded ppl and where else is better than traineo!