... up and down....

...Grrr... just don't get it... weigh-in Friday today 80.6kg!!!!  How does that work, have been very conscious of my food intake this week as can notice the extra fill in my band, infact have tracked on MyFitnessPal this week and here's my calorie intake for the week, bearing in mind the the Dr said to have 1200calories as my limit:

Sun:  1190
Mon:  730
Tues:  846
Wed:  1183
Thur:  921

Have had some constipation (TMI) maybe this has something to do with it - just so bloody irritating and demotivating!  I'll give it another week, and will then go back to Dr for a scan to check all's fine with my band (which I'm sure it is).  Come on girlies, any advice?

Anyhoose, my non-scale victory (NSV) for the week.... I had to buy some new work trousers as my others were starting to look a little big... and I bought a size 14 - whoop whoop!  That was my ultimate goal at the beginning to buy a size 14.  Having said that, I couldn't buy a 14 in all shops as everything is cut so differently, my new snug fitting jeans are a size 16..... but was really pleased to be buying size 14!

Played "fill-in!" for a friends netball team on Tues, wow.... I certainly got a good run-around!  The team play at a higher level that me, so I got a good workout...and have been zumba as normal.

Well Perth got its first storm/rainfall this morning..... about time we haven't had rain in months.... but it came down like you wouldn't believe.... consequently the gutters etc couldn't cope and I had rainwater coming in the air con vents, and pouring down the inside of my new kitchen window....!  Another job that will need fixing!

Not much planned for this weekend, the kids are out at parties tomorrow and Rich is at rugby so a quiet evening for me..... what shall I plan?

Hope everyone is well....x

Out with the old, in with the new.....

Phew... 79.6kg today..... so it wasn't a fluke!!  Not a huge loss but at least I'm out of the 80's... I hope!!!  I went to see the Dr on Monday, as I haven't really lost anything since November, and she said that I should be loosing something although it would only be little and slow....  She gave me 0.3ml extra in my band and said if I don't see a change over the next couple of weeks to go back - I may need an xray to check that the band hasn't slipped, hope that's not the case!  Think I can feel a little more restriction since the fill.... but nothing major - watch this space!

Here's a pic of me with my family:

ha ha... you didn't realise I had such famous folks did you!!!

Had a real good clear out of my wardrobe - out with the old and in with the new - have a range of sizes in my wardrobe and some clothes that are older than my 13yr old daughter!!  Was very ruthless and gave everything to charity that was a size 18 and above..... blimey there's not much left in my closet..!!!   I reckon a shopping trip is on the cards!

Wow.... look at it all!!

Have quite a full on weekend this week, am out with some girlfriends tonight which will be a boozy affair, and then am out with a different set of girlfriends tomorrow night which won't be a boozy affair but which will include eating!  Not conducive to weightloss so will have to plan ahead!

Rich has been trying to get Katie Perry tickets for him and Holly, but they were all sold out - so he got them tickets to see her in Melbourne instead..... he thought it was good excuse for us all to have a weekend away! Have to say I agree with him!!!   Its not till December, so will be great for some Christmas shopping...

Would love to know how everyone is doing??.....x

Do you remember the 70's???

Well, we are back from our long weekend in Sydney and had an awesome time, a real good vibe about the place!  Albeit it did nothing but rain..... so we weren't able to do the open top bus ride or Bondi beach, but gives us an excuse to have to go back!  We did walk round the city, did some shopping, looked at the bridge and the opera house, took a water taxi, watched the Lion King musical which was absolutely fabulous, Madame Tussards, shopping etc.  We did lots of walking, eating and drinking..... found some really good restaurants and generally had a super time!

Well nothing's changed with my weightloss, weighed myself on Friday morning at the normal time and was 80kg...... damn, damn, damn..... am really starting to hate that number!  Went off to zumba, came home did some housework and just happened to weigh myself before jumping in the shower and look:

The scales read 79.6kg (apologies don't know how to flip the photo....)

 whoop, whoop..... 79.6kg, am I finally out of the 80's or is this just a fluke!!!  Will have to wait until my next Friday weigh-in to find out.  I have however, made an appt to go back to the clinic on Monday, am not sure whether I need anymore fill but need to find out if there is anything I can do to speed things along again!  Hope you all have a good week.........

A glorious day.....

... wow life sure is good at the moment....  You may recall from earlier posts that a guy at work has a boat, well we had our team meeting on it this week, sailed around the ocean, had some nibbles on board - it was a glorious day, have to pinch myself sometimes this is such a beautiful place to live.  Here's a pic of me on board:

Don't think life gets better than that!!!!

Well it was Friday weigh-in again today, no great shakes there - I think its time I went back to the clinic maybe I should have some more fill.  Am off to Sydney next weekend, and can't wait so will make an appt for when I get back.   Here's my weekly weight tracker since 6/12/13:

6/12/13:  80kg
4/1/14:    81kg (gained 1kg over the festive period)
17/1/14:  80.2kg
24/1/14:  80.6kg
6/2/14:    81kg
14/2/14:  80.8kg
21/2/14:  80.4kg

Soooooo frustrating.... obviously my body feels comfortable between 80-81kg - I'm generally eating small portions and less than 1000 calories a day and am still exercising.  Infact this week I have done 3 zumba classes (will go to my fourth class of the week tomorrow morning), have ridden my bike to and from class today (instead of taking the car) and swam 20 lengths of a 50m pool on Monday as there was no netball.... so come on body give me a break.... can we please move into the 79kg region pleaassee!!  My body measurements have stayed the same too, so am definitely maintaining!!  Does anyone have any suggestions or tricks to get my weightloss moving again?!?!?

What else has been happening.... took a Holden TRAX for a test drive this week, we are thinking of changing my Barina to something a big bigger and the TRAX fits the picture - really liked it, so think we will go down that route.  Also we've been trying to sell our UK house since before Christmas and had an offer on Thursday which is great, although typically then got another offer from someone else.... what's the saying "You wait forever for a bus, and then 2 come at once!!!"

Having our family long weekend getaway to Sydney next week, am really looking forward to it.  I just hope the weather stays dry.  Should be lots to do, lots to eat and lots to drink - perfect holiday!!

Well, hope everyone is well.... will catch up with you next week....

Bad Blogger......

..What a bad blogger I am.... its been a while since I've blogged so I do apologise, although to be quite frank there is nothing new to report!  Still haven't lost any more weight infact I've gained almost a kilo and am 81kg now instead of 80kg!!  I notice that I've started grazing again, not sure why obviously a head game thing but I need to nip in the bud and get back on track.

I stole this from a fellow blogger as I thought it so apt:

I do find eating sensibly and exercising far harder to control during the school holidays, and wow its certainly been a long holiday.... but no excuses now as they went back this week so some routine is back in the Sleat household.

I've been continuing my exercise with netball and zumba and actually tried out a new class called "konga" high impact mix of aerobics/combat/dance etc to be honest I wasn't that keen, so will stick with my zumba.

I'm not sure whether I need go back for some more fill.  I am able to eat more food recently, and can consume an entire main course Caesar salad with no problem..... so perhaps I should get a smidgen more.  I notice that I'm starting to get hungrier more as well, at least I think I am..... maybe its that headgame thing again........

Nothing new happening at the mo, looks like we may head to Sydney end of Feb for a long weekend which should be good, and our trip back to the UK in Sept has been booked, and an exhausting itinerary put together to go with it!  Harvey's birthday is next week so am taking 3 boys to Adventureworld for some fun tomorrow - can't believe my baby will be 10yrs!

Need to find out more about this blogging malarky as have so few followers....... and even fewer people leaving comments.....x

... moving the goalposts

Moving the goalposts..... just had to mention that I went to the clinic yesterday to see my bariatric Doctor.  She was very pleased with me to date, and called me a "motivated patient working the band sensibly and effectively" guess that makes me a grade A student then lol!!

I've had 0.1 added although to date can't notice any difference, and the big comment is:

...... that she wants to change my goal weight.....

Instead of 70kg (11stone) being my goal she wants to up it to 75kg (11stone 8lb).... as she thinks I may look too drawn and old at 70kg and that 75kg will look more healthy on me!??!  Not sure how I feel about that, so guess will cross that bridge when and if I reach 75kg!!  However, decided to check this on the BMI (body mass index) calculator I would still be classed as overweight if I weighed 75kg, and the recommended weight range for me height should be 61-69kg.... really... you have got to be kidding me - sounds quite unhealthy to me!!!  What do you reckon?...x

Happy New Year - 2014

HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2014!!!

Wow, how fast that past year went... but for me 2013 was a good one!  We had visits from my sister, parents and sister-in-law which was fab; had a great family holiday on the Gold Coast; managed a trip to Melbourne to catch up with my oldest pal; my ongoing contractual position at work became permanent; our permanent residency was granted allowing us to call Perth home; I managed to loose 20kg with the help of my band; and we all stayed healthy and happy for most of it!

I wonder what 2014 will hold...... mostly good things I hope!  We are planning a holiday back to the UK in September to catch up with our family and friends which will be good; I hope to loose a further 10kg and reach my goal for my band anniversary in May; and am hoping that again we stay healthy and happy!  I haven't made any NY resolutions although I'm keen to keep at my exercise, I'd like to get the kids outside more and away from the TV and XBOX and may look at doing some online study although not sure what yet.

Its been some weeks since I posted, as life has been full on and one big party really!  What with Xmas and New Year, visitors and parties..... life has been an endless stream of eating and drinking!!  Have kept to my small portion sizes, but have eaten everything and anything - not great for weightloss but great for enjoyment..... the booze however has been non-stop and continuously flowing....,. Zumba stopped over 2 weeks ago and doesn't restart until 13th... so not very conducive for weightloss!  On the upside, I wasn't looking to loose over the festive period, and set myself a goal of gaining no more than 1-2kg ........ I've managed to go swimming 3 times, swimming 14 lengths of a 50m pool which made a nice change and have gained only 1kg..... so pretty pleased with that.  I'm all set to get back to normal on Monday, and am even looking forward to some healthy, sensible eating and no booze!  I might even have a dry February..... but will think about that  nearer the time lol!

I have an appt on Monday at the clinic, and think I may have a smidgen more fill..... will see what the Doc suggests.  I will make sure I get back to my weekly blogging, and will upload some pics again soon.

Sending you all my very best wishes for 2014......x