Today is my first anniversary since joining WW!! I'm so happy to be able to report that during the past year I have LOST a total of 30.6 kilos, 130 cms and 27% of FAT from my body!!
This photo was taken in February 2008 - not quite at my heaviest of 113 kilos!
I've gone from a size 22 to size 14-16! I've thrown out (or given away) all my BIG clothes - except for the outfit I wore to my first meeting last year!
In place of my LOSSES, I've gained HEAPS of self-esteem and self-confidence along with the knowledge that without the correct portion sizes, eating from the 5 recommended food groups, regular exercise and consumption of water I would be in very real danger of putting it all back on again - as I have done before!
This WW Program is for life - my BEST life!!
I can run, jump, skip and just generally find life a whole lot easier without those insulating layers of fat holding me back!
The ONLY downside is..... I'm feeling the cold so much more this winter!
I've had my share of ups and downs along the way - my first unexpected gain was very, very upsetting but, I stuck with the Program and the following week had a BIG loss!
I've learnt that that is just how it goes sometimes! You might do EVERYTHING correctly but, the scales don't smile at you! Hang in there, keep doing the correct thing and the following week they will have a big grin at you!
I've had a few days where I just wanted to eat anything and everything! The next day though I've picked myself up and dusted myself off and started all over again - you've just got to do the hard yards if you really, really want to loss weight - permanently!
I've learnt that no food is OFF LIMITS provided it's in small portions and I've already eaten from the recommended 5 food groups. I still have one small chocolate (the very best brand) every week but I've pretty much given up alcohol, bread and biscuits now as they were previously my "trigger" foods - I used to think "Oh well, I've blown it now, I may as well have a big pig-out and start again tomorrow!"
I've learnt that for me, I need to be supported and encouraged and motivated which is why I contribute to my blog and the message boards! Without the on-going support from all my online friends, I could very easily have thrown in the towel at my first gain!
So, a BIG THANK-YOU to all of you who read and contribute to my posts each week! Some of you have also had your struggles so I hope that I've been able to offer you some support as well.
According to WW, I still have 19.4 kilos to lose so I'll be looking for your support for some time yet!
I will put up a new photo as soon as I can find someone to take a DECENT one of me! He he!!
HAPPY, HAPPY DAYS HERE!!!
Best wishes to all! Gae oxoxox
WOW! 1 year and look at you! A new person! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat great achievements you have made over the year...confidence is a wonderful thing! I was actually thinking last night that that is one area I haven't thought about, but I have the confidence to go out now. I am even thinking when I go to Bali I might not have to cover up in shorts and shirt, but actually be seen out in Bathers! OMG! And I don't care if I still have fat bits, I am confident in myself to not worry about the bits that just make me, ME!
Thank YOU Gae for the all the support you have offered me, and everyone else in WW land! We all love your words and we all wish you the very best! :)
As I said on the WW thread, I was literally waiting for you to announce this. I know you were aiming for 30kg loss on your birthday, and you NAILED it!! Huge congratulations to you Gae. Dance and smile your way through the day...
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Birthday!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOnwards and upwards - I look forward to celebrating goal (and lifetime membership) with you in the near future : )
Woooooooohooooooooo and yippee, well done Gae :D :D How exciting for you, huge congratulations :D
ReplyDeleteWell done Gae :) What an inspiration! Looking forward to reading when you finally reach your goal :)
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy days ARE here, Gae! Well done you! What a wonderful effort! Sorry for the overload of exclamation marks, but I am so excited and thrilled for you :) How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations xx
Fantastic job Gae - very very excited for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteGae, can you tell me how to get that tracker thing at the top of my blog. I went to the ticker factory site and made one but I can't get it on my blog? Any advice?
Thanks!
Melody
Wow Gae 52 weeks, 30.5kgs, finding yourself, PRICELESS!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful celebration of a year in your life that has brought friendship support and hope to all you have been in contact with through your blogg and WW!
I'm just welling up Gae!!! Well done luv!! Well bl@@dy done!!!! And what an inspiration..thankyou thankyou for your inspiration!!! I hope to be somewhere close by after a year on WW. Keep up the great work my friend!!! So pleased...someone get me a tissue!!!! haha
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