Aussie Bandit - The band is a tool, not a magic wand!
Thursday, 23 October 2014
Gulp.....
Weigh-in Friday...... 77kg gulp...... the scales are moving in the wrong direction!!
I think I must have left my mojo back in England......., am becoming very complacent, not making wise choices, and not following the banding rules! My meals are OK, but its everything else that isn't! Constantly making cakes, scrolls, biscuits in the thermomix for the kids isn't helping as am sampling everything I make....... and who invented "Marvellous Creations" chocolate..... appear to be addicted to the stuff!!!
Really need to get back on track...... will spend the morning re-reading the rules and will try to avoid snacking this week! Am not really noticing my fill either, so that's not helping either!
Other news, Richard has returned from China which was quite an experience apparently, whilst he was away had the house valued and went to view a couple...... am in the mood for a change and move!! Harvey has had an overnight school camp at the zoo - how awesome! However, as he doesn't do sleepovers, he really didn't want to go and was getting quite anxious, I thought might get a call asking to collect him but so far so good.
Just bought a new dress for Melbourne Cup day, a strapless green and black number, got a black fascinator to go with it. Having a girlie day at the resort, 3 course meal, wine package, dancing and off course the racing - should be fun!
Mum and Dad have booked their flights to come for a visit in March, so something to look forward to. Might take advantage of them being here and head off for a few nights somewhere with Rich leaving the kids with Mum.
Well hope everyone is travelling well.......x
Friday, 17 October 2014
Woo hoo I'm back.........
Woo Hoo..... I'm back....!!! Hi guys, a little late posting, I've been back in Perth for 2 weeks now, kept meaning to post but haven't got round to it!!
Well, where should I start...... we had an absolutely amazing, awesome time back in the UK! Very full-on and busy but were able to spend some great times with family and friends and have come home with some awesome memories. I still would like to bring Kate and my gorgeous nephews, and my Mandy over in my suitcase and never let them leave...... guess I'll try that next time!
We were able to be part of Dad's 70th birthday, which was the reason for the trip and a great time was had by all at his party! We saw "Charlie & the Choc Factory" musical and Riverdance shows in London, we did the London sights, we visited Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and Harry Potter Tour..... to name just a few things.... and the weather was awesome the entire time!
Sadly the goodbyes never get any easier....., but we then had 4 days in Dubai which was great, and were also able to catch up with Richard's brother, sister-in-law and sister who came to Dubai also! A great time, very hot and glam place, spent lots of time in the waterpark, swam with dolphins, tried skiing..... and finally found a couple of hours to chill on a sunlounger - awesome!!
Now.... what did I eat..... EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING...... chinese, indian, american, italien, pie mash and liqor, and good ole blighty food, washed down with copius amounts of alcohol. I had some fill out before my trip taking me down to 5.8 in my band and I never had a stuck moment or arkward moment the entire time! However, despite all this time with the band.... it seems I still have not learnt any self-control...... a ate loads of food one evening at the Chinese eat-all-you-like, it went down no problem, buy boy did I feel uncomfortable after!!!
How much weight did I gain....... just 1.6kg - how fab was that, I was expecting to have gained so much more...... we did do loads of walking though..... so back up to 76.8kg.
I've since been back to the clinic and had the fill put back in..... but doesn't seem to be making much difference yet.... can still eat lots!
I must now start some self control and try and shift the last 5kg to reach goal. Think a review of the banding rules may be good idea....x
Well, where should I start...... we had an absolutely amazing, awesome time back in the UK! Very full-on and busy but were able to spend some great times with family and friends and have come home with some awesome memories. I still would like to bring Kate and my gorgeous nephews, and my Mandy over in my suitcase and never let them leave...... guess I'll try that next time!
We were able to be part of Dad's 70th birthday, which was the reason for the trip and a great time was had by all at his party! We saw "Charlie & the Choc Factory" musical and Riverdance shows in London, we did the London sights, we visited Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and Harry Potter Tour..... to name just a few things.... and the weather was awesome the entire time!
Sadly the goodbyes never get any easier....., but we then had 4 days in Dubai which was great, and were also able to catch up with Richard's brother, sister-in-law and sister who came to Dubai also! A great time, very hot and glam place, spent lots of time in the waterpark, swam with dolphins, tried skiing..... and finally found a couple of hours to chill on a sunlounger - awesome!!
Now.... what did I eat..... EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING...... chinese, indian, american, italien, pie mash and liqor, and good ole blighty food, washed down with copius amounts of alcohol. I had some fill out before my trip taking me down to 5.8 in my band and I never had a stuck moment or arkward moment the entire time! However, despite all this time with the band.... it seems I still have not learnt any self-control...... a ate loads of food one evening at the Chinese eat-all-you-like, it went down no problem, buy boy did I feel uncomfortable after!!!
How much weight did I gain....... just 1.6kg - how fab was that, I was expecting to have gained so much more...... we did do loads of walking though..... so back up to 76.8kg.
I've since been back to the clinic and had the fill put back in..... but doesn't seem to be making much difference yet.... can still eat lots!
I must now start some self control and try and shift the last 5kg to reach goal. Think a review of the banding rules may be good idea....x
Monday, 8 September 2014
Cinderella went to the ball....
Phew.... what a busy time of it, as mentioned previously, Cinderella went to the ball....
Had a fabulous time at the ball, went in the limo, had 3 course meal, dancing, auctions, entertainment - fab night! Finished off in the casino. Have to say that I felt really great in my new dress with my hair done, heres a pic:
This made me chuckle: "I'm doing well on my diet today, I ate a doughnut with no sprinkles...!" ha!
Friday's weigh in was: 75.6kg.... no change (there's a surprise!!) So as mentioned last week thought I'd take my measurements, not loosing much more but have lost another inch from my tummy since my measurements in July. Here take a look:
Inches Chest Tummy Hips Thighs
Preband: 48 47.5 47 26.5
Sept 13: 43.5 42.5 43.5 24
April 14: 41 40 40.5
This weighing: 40 38.5 40 23
Total inches lost: 8 9 7 3.5
Not bad when you see it like that eh!! Went to the Dr this morning for an unfill for my hols. I still want some restriction but don't want to have to feel worried/cautious about all the eating out we have planned. So have gone from 6.5cc back down to 5.8cc, with an appt for a fill as soon as I'm back home. I also mentioned about a tummy tuck, and my bariatric surgeon does these..... out of pocket expenses around $4,500 with my insurance so may look more into this in the New year. 3 days in hospital, 3 weeks off recovering...... will give it some consideration thought.
Had my 20th wedding anniversary last week, Rich bought me a lovely watch and we had a lovely lunch out together - here's to another 20yrs!
Off to UK this weekend, we all so very excited have so much planned will need a holiday when we come home! Signing off now, won't be updating till we're back.... au revoir!
Had a fabulous time at the ball, went in the limo, had 3 course meal, dancing, auctions, entertainment - fab night! Finished off in the casino. Have to say that I felt really great in my new dress with my hair done, heres a pic:
This made me chuckle: "I'm doing well on my diet today, I ate a doughnut with no sprinkles...!" ha!
Friday's weigh in was: 75.6kg.... no change (there's a surprise!!) So as mentioned last week thought I'd take my measurements, not loosing much more but have lost another inch from my tummy since my measurements in July. Here take a look:
Inches Chest Tummy Hips Thighs
Preband: 48 47.5 47 26.5
Sept 13: 43.5 42.5 43.5 24
April 14: 41 40 40.5
This weighing: 40 38.5 40 23
Total inches lost: 8 9 7 3.5
Not bad when you see it like that eh!! Went to the Dr this morning for an unfill for my hols. I still want some restriction but don't want to have to feel worried/cautious about all the eating out we have planned. So have gone from 6.5cc back down to 5.8cc, with an appt for a fill as soon as I'm back home. I also mentioned about a tummy tuck, and my bariatric surgeon does these..... out of pocket expenses around $4,500 with my insurance so may look more into this in the New year. 3 days in hospital, 3 weeks off recovering...... will give it some consideration thought.
Had my 20th wedding anniversary last week, Rich bought me a lovely watch and we had a lovely lunch out together - here's to another 20yrs!
Off to UK this weekend, we all so very excited have so much planned will need a holiday when we come home! Signing off now, won't be updating till we're back.... au revoir!
Thursday, 21 August 2014
...deflated balloon...
Hi guys,
Hope everyone is travelling well! Not sure what happened to last week's post... , maybe I forgot to upload it - bizarre! Anyhoose, not much to report here, no weightloss but no weightgain - there's a surprise! A few stuck moments this week when I've eaten too fast, so I guess that recent smidgeon of fill is making itself known. A few people have commented that I look like I've lost a little more, and today at zumba I was told my top was too big, and was told I could do with a smaller pair of work trousers....... thought I take some measurements as the scales have not changed.... but I forgot.... so will try to remember to do so next week!
Its strange how we all get fixated on certain things...., now that I've lost some weight I'm fixated on the size of my tummy, bit like a deflated balloon, thats all I seem to notice when trying on new clothes.... think I might start looking into the costs and process for a tummy tuck, my batwings, and scaggy thighs I can cope with, but my tummy needs to go!!!
A few pic's.... not really weight related, but thought I'd share:
Here's a selfie of me in my new dress that I bought for next week's do! SO looking forward to it, 12 of us will be arriving in a limo..... Anyway, here's the dress:
....Chester's hiding can you see him lol!
Well have lots to do, so will catch up wth you all next week...x
Hope everyone is travelling well! Not sure what happened to last week's post... , maybe I forgot to upload it - bizarre! Anyhoose, not much to report here, no weightloss but no weightgain - there's a surprise! A few stuck moments this week when I've eaten too fast, so I guess that recent smidgeon of fill is making itself known. A few people have commented that I look like I've lost a little more, and today at zumba I was told my top was too big, and was told I could do with a smaller pair of work trousers....... thought I take some measurements as the scales have not changed.... but I forgot.... so will try to remember to do so next week!
Its strange how we all get fixated on certain things...., now that I've lost some weight I'm fixated on the size of my tummy, bit like a deflated balloon, thats all I seem to notice when trying on new clothes.... think I might start looking into the costs and process for a tummy tuck, my batwings, and scaggy thighs I can cope with, but my tummy needs to go!!!
A few pic's.... not really weight related, but thought I'd share:
Here's a selfie of me in my new dress that I bought for next week's do! SO looking forward to it, 12 of us will be arriving in a limo..... Anyway, here's the dress:
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How could I not buy this jumper..... awesome!! Well have lots to do, so will catch up wth you all next week...x
Saturday, 9 August 2014
...tickety-boo
Morning all,
Finally got round to updating my blog! All is tickety-boo here..... no great changes on the weightloss, Fridays weighin was 75.2kg. I did go back to the Dr and have a little more fill (0.1), hasn't really made a huge amount of difference this time..... so am guessing that unless I make more sensible food choices and increase my exercise this is the weight I will pretty much maintain - that's OK with me!
We are going to a charity ball at the end of the month so had the fun of dress shopping. I tried loads of different dresses on, black, colours, long, short, sequinned, plain, ruffles, rushes, slits, fitted, flarey....... in a variety of sizes depending on the cut and style. I settled on a very plain, long, black dress I'll pop some photos up when I've got it on........ but get this...... a SIZE 12 - whoop whoop!!! Great NSV!
The other exciting thing that has happened in my small world is that I got a thermomix, which is an advanced kitchen appliance that has 10 functions in one! An expensive gadget, but all the go out here at the moment. I've got one to cook more wholesome, foods at half the time. However, not sure how it'll fit in with the waistline, as so far have made: stock, orange cake, bacon/cheese bites, softserve icecream, slushie...... of course have to taste a bit of everything that is made!!! Got a weekly mealplan for this week just need to get the ingredients!
Have had a weekend of soccer, with both kids playing on both days.... however Holly's team won the cup and Harvey got man of the match - so good result! Rich is working at the Perth Home Show running a stall this weekend so have been single soccer mum!
Anyhoose, the day is young and lots to do..... hope everyone is well.....x
Finally got round to updating my blog! All is tickety-boo here..... no great changes on the weightloss, Fridays weighin was 75.2kg. I did go back to the Dr and have a little more fill (0.1), hasn't really made a huge amount of difference this time..... so am guessing that unless I make more sensible food choices and increase my exercise this is the weight I will pretty much maintain - that's OK with me!
We are going to a charity ball at the end of the month so had the fun of dress shopping. I tried loads of different dresses on, black, colours, long, short, sequinned, plain, ruffles, rushes, slits, fitted, flarey....... in a variety of sizes depending on the cut and style. I settled on a very plain, long, black dress I'll pop some photos up when I've got it on........ but get this...... a SIZE 12 - whoop whoop!!! Great NSV!
The other exciting thing that has happened in my small world is that I got a thermomix, which is an advanced kitchen appliance that has 10 functions in one! An expensive gadget, but all the go out here at the moment. I've got one to cook more wholesome, foods at half the time. However, not sure how it'll fit in with the waistline, as so far have made: stock, orange cake, bacon/cheese bites, softserve icecream, slushie...... of course have to taste a bit of everything that is made!!! Got a weekly mealplan for this week just need to get the ingredients!
Have had a weekend of soccer, with both kids playing on both days.... however Holly's team won the cup and Harvey got man of the match - so good result! Rich is working at the Perth Home Show running a stall this weekend so have been single soccer mum!
Anyhoose, the day is young and lots to do..... hope everyone is well.....x
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Back from Bali......
Returned from a wonderful 5 days at the Bali Hyatt, a great few days away with the family. I managed to eat breakfast daily (I don't normally bother with breakfast) but enjoyed chocolate croissant and nasi goreng...... would have lunch (taco's or salad or pizza) followed by dinner (usually something indonesian)..... washed down with copious amounts of alcohol....... hey, I was on holiday!! But the great news is that I weighed in today at:
76kg / 11st.10lb
so I didn't gain anything - whoop, whoop!! Must be a fluke!!
However, I haven't lost for ages now, am maintaining and still have another 5kg to go..... so have made an appt to see the Dr on Monday for a smidgen more fill - am hoping this won't take me too tight, there is such a fine line.
Anyway, back to Bali - the hotel was fabulous and the grounds amazing, had a chilled time which was great. Both the kids and I had temporary tattoo's done, here's mine, what do you think?
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| Temporary tattoo |
It is bloody cold back here in Perth..... and wet..... Winter just makes me want to eat, does anyone else find this?
Now we are on countdown for our UK trip in September, so looking forward to catching up with friends and family, its 5yrs since we've seen some of them.... even more of a good reason to loose those final 5kg..... will get to see my Nan again too :)
Anyway, hope everyone is well....x
Friday, 11 July 2014
Never ending journey.....
.... 76.2kg..... no change there then! Although sometime last week the scale read 77kg, so I guess 76.2kg is good!
Devoured an entire bag of toffee popcorn last week wtf...... why.... because I can. A good reminder that the band is a around my stomach and not my brain.... and that I must not give in to that evil nagging voice telling me "go on, eat it, once won't hurt", all the sweets, chocolate, crisps are known as sliders and the band has no impact on these at all, I could eat sliders all day long and not feel blocked but I MUST NOT! Just goes to show the lapband is not a fix, but a never ending journey on which I must always stay on top and focused!
Received a letter from the Dr saying my recent blood test shows a low level of Vit D and that I must start taking a tablet. Vit D is essential for strong bones, muscles etc and the best source is from natural sunlight..... you can tell therefore that it is Winter here in Perth...... but next week I'm in Bali with lots of sun - hopefully!
Do you remember that I mentioned Rich and I were expecting a child-free weekend last week as Harvey was at camp and Holly at friends? We were planning on going to the city for the evening..... alas was not to be.... Harvey wouldn't do the "sleeping over" part of camp, so I was dropping him off each morning at 7.45am and picking him up at 8.30pm..... ho hum!
Tonight I'm supposed to be out for drinks with friends, although what was a girlie night out is now with hubbie's too....., problem is I have a 10yr old and no-one else does! Tomorrow is the weekend, we are off to the Perth Food & Wine show...... (have you noticed how my life seems to be focused around food and alcohol?!?!?!?), and after that we are booked in at Perth Winterwonderland for some iceskating, so should be fun. Dinner at friends on Sunday (food again...), and then I'm off work next week.
Not feeling a huge amount of restriction from my band, so think I may have a small fill when I get back from Bali, hopefully loose a little more before my UK trip. Anyway, hope everyone is well....x
Devoured an entire bag of toffee popcorn last week wtf...... why.... because I can. A good reminder that the band is a around my stomach and not my brain.... and that I must not give in to that evil nagging voice telling me "go on, eat it, once won't hurt", all the sweets, chocolate, crisps are known as sliders and the band has no impact on these at all, I could eat sliders all day long and not feel blocked but I MUST NOT! Just goes to show the lapband is not a fix, but a never ending journey on which I must always stay on top and focused!
Received a letter from the Dr saying my recent blood test shows a low level of Vit D and that I must start taking a tablet. Vit D is essential for strong bones, muscles etc and the best source is from natural sunlight..... you can tell therefore that it is Winter here in Perth...... but next week I'm in Bali with lots of sun - hopefully!
Do you remember that I mentioned Rich and I were expecting a child-free weekend last week as Harvey was at camp and Holly at friends? We were planning on going to the city for the evening..... alas was not to be.... Harvey wouldn't do the "sleeping over" part of camp, so I was dropping him off each morning at 7.45am and picking him up at 8.30pm..... ho hum!
Tonight I'm supposed to be out for drinks with friends, although what was a girlie night out is now with hubbie's too....., problem is I have a 10yr old and no-one else does! Tomorrow is the weekend, we are off to the Perth Food & Wine show...... (have you noticed how my life seems to be focused around food and alcohol?!?!?!?), and after that we are booked in at Perth Winterwonderland for some iceskating, so should be fun. Dinner at friends on Sunday (food again...), and then I'm off work next week.
Not feeling a huge amount of restriction from my band, so think I may have a small fill when I get back from Bali, hopefully loose a little more before my UK trip. Anyway, hope everyone is well....x
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