Hey there,
I don't know how to explain how much better I am feeling just by being more active and drinking more water. I am still struggling a lot to eat breakfast and I will speak to Lola about that this week. My sleep patterns are also all over the place so if anyone has any tips on getting to sleep I am eager to hear them.
I am loving going to the gym and the pool. Yesterday I was able to stay on the stepper machine for 3 minutes, two weeks ago I struggled to stay on it for 1 minute. And today, I went to the pool and swam 500 metres. I feel so much better, I am able to breathe much easier and I am not relying on my asthma puffer as much as I was. I am able to chase the grand daughter around, and that is so much fun and hearing her laugh is awesome.
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Monday, 9 May 2011
BEST Mothers Day EVER!
Today was the best mothers day I have ever had. My husband and kids (and grandbaby) took me out for dinner tonight and it was awesome. It was the first time I have gone out for a meal in a long time. I felt alive being able to go out with my family and being able to chase after my 2 yr old grand daughter. Seeing all of my kids smiling and happy to be out of the house just made my day.
Whilst I did not have my lemon water this morning, I have tried to keep up my water intake. It is not as easy as it sounds. I will make myself a coffee and then think "I should have had a water" so before I go to bed tonight I will make up some "Drink water" signs to put around the house to remind me. One thing that has changed since I have been drinking water, both my sons are drinking water as well. I think this is a fantastic show of support and thank my boys very much for helping me.
Whilst I did not have my lemon water this morning, I have tried to keep up my water intake. It is not as easy as it sounds. I will make myself a coffee and then think "I should have had a water" so before I go to bed tonight I will make up some "Drink water" signs to put around the house to remind me. One thing that has changed since I have been drinking water, both my sons are drinking water as well. I think this is a fantastic show of support and thank my boys very much for helping me.
Sunday, 8 May 2011
Saturday has been a struggle
Hey there,
When I started this blog, I did so with the intent of sharing my weight loss journey, not just the good times but the bad times and the struggles as well. Today has certainly been a struggle for me. I had my lemon/water drink but it was extremely hard to eat half a piece of toast. I feel really blah today, like I can not be bothered to do anything - even move! But I am going to write down my goals tonight and I will blog them tomorrow. I really hope that I feel better tomorrow.
When I started this blog, I did so with the intent of sharing my weight loss journey, not just the good times but the bad times and the struggles as well. Today has certainly been a struggle for me. I had my lemon/water drink but it was extremely hard to eat half a piece of toast. I feel really blah today, like I can not be bothered to do anything - even move! But I am going to write down my goals tonight and I will blog them tomorrow. I really hope that I feel better tomorrow.
Friday, 6 May 2011
Day 1 - 6th May 2011
Hi there,
Well it is day one of my 12 week challenge. My biggest challenge for this week is to try and eat breakfast. I know it sounds so easy, but it is very difficult. I feel physically ill looking at food in the mornings. But I spoke to Lola Berry and she suggested that I have some warm water with the juice of half a lemon within an hour of waking up and that should clean out my liver and stimulate my appetite. This tip and loads more came from Lola's new book "Inspiring Ingredients" and there is more information from Lola at www.lolaberry.com
So I have had my lemon drink and I tried to have a slice of toast with vegemite but I was only able to eat half of it. I do feel much more awake now compared to when I don't have anything in the mornings and I am looking forward to going to the gym this afternoon with my 16 year old. I hope that I am able to keep having my lemon drinks and breakfast in the mornings and I know it is going to be a daily challenge for a while but I really want to make a change to my life and I will do whatever I need to do to lose this weight in a healthy way so that I can keep it off.
I went to the gym today with my 16 year old son and then went for a swim with him and his 10 year old brother and my husband. It was a lot of fun but today I really struggled to get there. I am glad that I went and I do feel much better for going but sometimes it can be so very hard. I guess that is partly what a lot of my weight issue has been, unable to get motivated. It is great having my kids and husband here to motivate me. I hope I feel a little bit better tomorrow.
Until then, stay safe
Janelle
Well it is day one of my 12 week challenge. My biggest challenge for this week is to try and eat breakfast. I know it sounds so easy, but it is very difficult. I feel physically ill looking at food in the mornings. But I spoke to Lola Berry and she suggested that I have some warm water with the juice of half a lemon within an hour of waking up and that should clean out my liver and stimulate my appetite. This tip and loads more came from Lola's new book "Inspiring Ingredients" and there is more information from Lola at www.lolaberry.com
So I have had my lemon drink and I tried to have a slice of toast with vegemite but I was only able to eat half of it. I do feel much more awake now compared to when I don't have anything in the mornings and I am looking forward to going to the gym this afternoon with my 16 year old. I hope that I am able to keep having my lemon drinks and breakfast in the mornings and I know it is going to be a daily challenge for a while but I really want to make a change to my life and I will do whatever I need to do to lose this weight in a healthy way so that I can keep it off.
I went to the gym today with my 16 year old son and then went for a swim with him and his 10 year old brother and my husband. It was a lot of fun but today I really struggled to get there. I am glad that I went and I do feel much better for going but sometimes it can be so very hard. I guess that is partly what a lot of my weight issue has been, unable to get motivated. It is great having my kids and husband here to motivate me. I hope I feel a little bit better tomorrow.
Until then, stay safe
Janelle
Thursday, 5 May 2011
What a day!
Hi there,
As I was travelling to the Mix 101.1 studio this morning, I had no idea just how big an impact I would have. I went in merely to say 'thank you' to Brig and Lehmo and the staff at Mix 101.1 for helping me to turn a major corner in my ongoing battle with weight loss. Having so many people ring in to share their stories was fantastic and made me realise that I am not alone in the weight loss battle, I know it sounds silly, but I truly felt that I was alone and that no-one understood what I was going through. I hope that through this blog, I can share some information that has helped me, answer any questions and receive advice from others living with a weight issue. I would love to hear any tips that anyone has and I hope that I can share an insight to the daily battle of changing my lifestyle to improve my health.
Being given the opportunity to meet Lola Berry and to discuss my eating issues with her was awesome. The goal that Lola has set for me this week is to try having some warm water with fresh lemon juice within an hour of getting up and to eat breakfast. I know 'eating breakfast' sounds like an easy thing to do, but for me, I get physically ill at the sight of food in the mornings. Lola suggested that even starting with a bite of an apple is better than eating nothing. So, beginning tomorrow (6th May 2011), I will try the lemon drink - this apparently stimulates the metabolism first thing in the morning, and I will try to eat breakfast. Maybe to start with I might have banana smoothies, that way I am at least having something - and Lola agreed that this might be a good way for me to start having breakfast initially.
Imagine my surprise when Lehmo told me that Mix 101.1 were giving me a 12 month platinum membership with Fitness First and that we will design a 12-week program to help me to get down to a size 14-16 dress for my 40th birthday. How do you thank people that want to help extend your life? Who have already indirectly assisted in extending my life? And the greatest part of all is that information I get from Lola and my personal trainer will be shared on the Mix 101.1 website: www.mix1011.com.au
So if you are wanting to change your lifestyle, please join me in my 12 week challenge.
As I was travelling to the Mix 101.1 studio this morning, I had no idea just how big an impact I would have. I went in merely to say 'thank you' to Brig and Lehmo and the staff at Mix 101.1 for helping me to turn a major corner in my ongoing battle with weight loss. Having so many people ring in to share their stories was fantastic and made me realise that I am not alone in the weight loss battle, I know it sounds silly, but I truly felt that I was alone and that no-one understood what I was going through. I hope that through this blog, I can share some information that has helped me, answer any questions and receive advice from others living with a weight issue. I would love to hear any tips that anyone has and I hope that I can share an insight to the daily battle of changing my lifestyle to improve my health.
Being given the opportunity to meet Lola Berry and to discuss my eating issues with her was awesome. The goal that Lola has set for me this week is to try having some warm water with fresh lemon juice within an hour of getting up and to eat breakfast. I know 'eating breakfast' sounds like an easy thing to do, but for me, I get physically ill at the sight of food in the mornings. Lola suggested that even starting with a bite of an apple is better than eating nothing. So, beginning tomorrow (6th May 2011), I will try the lemon drink - this apparently stimulates the metabolism first thing in the morning, and I will try to eat breakfast. Maybe to start with I might have banana smoothies, that way I am at least having something - and Lola agreed that this might be a good way for me to start having breakfast initially.
Imagine my surprise when Lehmo told me that Mix 101.1 were giving me a 12 month platinum membership with Fitness First and that we will design a 12-week program to help me to get down to a size 14-16 dress for my 40th birthday. How do you thank people that want to help extend your life? Who have already indirectly assisted in extending my life? And the greatest part of all is that information I get from Lola and my personal trainer will be shared on the Mix 101.1 website: www.mix1011.com.au
So if you are wanting to change your lifestyle, please join me in my 12 week challenge.
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