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19/6/2007 - Weigh-in 13/6/07

I forgot to add last week's weigh-in results again! I lost 300g which was great considering I gained the previous week. I'm still on limited excercise as well due to my knee. Hopefully I can increase that next week as it's been nearly six weeks since the injury. I will have to build up slowly using the treadmill and/or exercise bike at home plus try to do one session of hydrotherapy each week for the next few weeks.

Start weight: 126.5kg
Current weight: 118.5kg
Total lost: 8kg

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7/6/2007 - This week's weigh-in

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Wednesday's weigh-in did not go as well as I had hoped! I had gained 200g. This was probably from eating pasta the night before - more than I would normally eat as I didn't have steamed vegetables or salad with it like I do most of the time.

Next week should be better though as I'm able to move about more - the knee is getting better. I did an hour of hydrotherapy this afternoon and hope to do at least one session, maybe two each week for the next 3-4 weeks. Even though it is light exercise it will still help with the weight loss. I can't get back on the treadmill for at least another 2 weeks though!

Start weight: 126.5kg

Current weight: 118.8kg

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31/5/2007 - Another Good Loss!

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I weighed-in again yesterday and the loss more than made up for last week's gain. I had lost 2.2kg and finally gone under 120kg! Still with no exercise due to my knee. It's going to take another 3-6 weeks for the ligament to heal completely but I'm hoping I can do some short, slow sessions on the treadmill next week. Even if it's only 10 minutes a day it will help. The physiotherapist will let me know when I can.

Start weight: 126.5kg
Current weight: 118.6kg

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31/5/2007 - Weigh-in: 23rd May 2007

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I forgot to update my blog with last week's weigh-in. It wasn't good but that was my own fault - had a craving for chocolate that week and gave in to it! At last week's weigh-in (23rd May) I had gained 800g - putting me back at 120.8kg. I still wasn't able to exercise due to me knee. It is damage to the medial ligament but there is also some fissuring of the cartalidge inside the knee which the doctor said may have contributed to the medial ligament injury.

After having gained weight I decided to get back on track with the points and not give in to the chocolate craving - at least not the way I did that week!

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16/5/2007 - Feeling better after today's Weigh-in!

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I feel much better today after the weigh-in knowing that I still managed to lose weight even though I've been on bed rest since Saturday night.

On Saturday night, at my friend's house, I pulled the Medial Ligament in my left knee. I have no idea how I did it but the doctor said I must have twisted the knee as I took a couple of steps. All I know is I felt a pull or something in my knee and the next second I was on the floor in agony. My husband had to come over and take me to the after-hours GP where they checked to make sure nothing was broken and then bandaged it up and told me to rest and keep the leg elevated as much as possible.

I spent most of Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in bed and hobbled around using a crutch! I thought there was no way I could lose weight, especially after eating chips when I came home that night but I managed to lose 0.7kg!

I still won't be able to use the treadmill and exercise bike for the next few days at least so I'll have to be extra careful with my food during that time.

Didn't manage to get below 120kg like I'd hoped for this week but was only 100g short - will do it next week!

Start Weight: 126.5kg
Current Weight: 120.0kg

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11/5/2007 - This Week's Weigh-in - Another loss!

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I weighed-in again at Weight Watchers on Wednesday and had lost another 900grams! Another good loss making a total of 5.8kg in 4 weeks which has amazed me. I've never lost that much in so little time. I also received my 5kg Bookmark! I did do a little more exercise this week - 2 x 30 minute sessions on the treadmill and did a shorter time on Tuesday but due to fatigue (from the fibromyalgia) I had to stop.

I've been really busy yesterday and today so didn't get back on the treadmill, although I would have done more than 30 minutes of walking with everything I had to do over the two days. Tomorrow I'll be getting back to it and hopefully can do some every day from now on.

I have been feeling better most mornings since starting Weight Watchers and changing my diet to include more fruit and vegetables, and less fat. I've still had the occasional takeaway food but always the low-fat options and within my daily points allowance.

My aim for next week is to go under 120kg - a loss of 800gms will make it. Not too difficult a goal to reach based on previous weeks.

Start Weight: 126.5kg
Current Weight: 120.7kg

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3/5/2007 - Weigh-In - 2nd May 2007

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I weighed in again at Weight Watchers yesterday morning. I lost 800gms this week. Not a lot but not too bad considering I ate a lot of the wrong foods on Saturday at my nephew's Engagement party. Plus I was not able to exercise at all on Monday and Wednesday due to a problem with my hip - must remember to take my anti-inflammatory each day and it might avoid that problem again!

I did have some good news in the past week - my sister had her first child last Thursday. A girl they've called "Angelina Rose". Angelina was born early on 26th April 2007, weighing 6lb 1oz. We went to visit on Saturday and she is beautiful. Not sure who she looks like yet but it's too early to tell.

I'm back on track with my weight loss since yesterday's weigh-in. I've exercised both days on the treadmill - not a lot but anything is still good. I'm working up to exercising longer each time. My speed increased this morning. Hopefully next week's weigh-in will provide better results. I should at least make the 5kg weight-loss mark next week - was only 100gms off that goal yesterday.

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26/4/2007 - Weight Watchers - 2nd Weigh In

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Well my second week on WW has been interesting. I was able to stick to my points most days, only going over one day but had enough points saved from the week to cover the extra. I even had McDonald's for lunch a couple of time but chose the lower points items - Chicken Tandoori or a Lean Beef Burger (no chips, just the burger). As I knew I had to be out at lunchtime on those days I worked it into my points.

My regular meeting was cancelled due to Anzac Day - it is a morning meeting and all morning meetings were not allowed to run. I found an evening meeting close to home and went there for weigh-in last night. I thought I had lost some weight but couldn't believe what I saw on the scales - 1.8kg! It's given me the motivation to keep going and this week put in some extra exercise. I wasn't able to do any extra in the last week as I was fatigued from the fibromyalgia. I'm feeling a lot better this week so I can get back to my exercise bike, and hopefully, the treadmill later in the week.

Start weight: 126.5kg
Current weight: 122.4kg

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18/4/2007 - First week on Weight Watchers

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I just finished my first week on Weight Watchers and weighed in today. I lost 2.3kg!! A great result and although I know it won't be like that every week, it was good to see a big loss. Gives me the motivation to stick with it. Just need to increase my exercise as I only managed 2 short sessions on the exercise bike. I'm hoping to use it almost everyday in the next week.

Start weight: 126.5kg Current Weight: 124.2kg

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14/4/2007 - Joined Weight Watchers....again!

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I joined Weight Watchers again this week. This time though, I'm determined to stick with it and lose the weight. I had been a member in the past and lost some weight but regained it all and then some when I stopped following the plan.

I'm using the points plan as it's easier for me to stick to the portion sizes than trust myself on the core plan.

My first couple of days have been good and bad but I'm still working out my menus for myself. I've been good with the breakfast and lunch but it's dinner that's a problem at the moment. If I'm late home and haven't planned dinner it ends up being something quick for everyone and I'm too tired to make something different for me. I'm going to use some of the WW recipes and make them up and freeze in single portions so I can just defrost one for me at night and add the salad or vegetables if needed. That way I'm not tempted to have the wrong foods!

I have to start doing some regular exercise as well. I've got an electric treadmill and a recumbant exercise bike so I'm going to try using them every day, even if only for a few minutes at a time, then work up to longer each day.

Starting weight 11th April 2007: 126.5kg

1 st Goal: Lose 5kg - down to 121.5kg.

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