Sunday, February 22, 2009

23rd February 2009

After 3 weeks I weighed in on 20th February at 101.4kg. I'm disappointed in myself that after dropping as low as 87kg for a short time in 2007, that I had once again gone OVER the 90kg and worse, the 100kg mark. But I am determined and focused.

I am using a combination of programmes to help with my weight-loss. I have joined The Biggest Loser Club, mainly because it has an online diary, and many other resources which help keep me on track and fully aware of my calories in and out. In terms of food I am taking information from Dr Phil's Ultimate Weight Loss Solution, The Biggest Loser, my previous nutritionist, several complementary weight loss books and magazines, and also knowledge gained from studying Certificate III in Fitness.

Basically that's more vegetables and fruit, whole grain breads and cereals, low fat milk and cheese, less processed foods, including more low GI foods, cutting back on fats and sugars.

Using the Biggest Loser Club resources, I am keeping track of energy in versus energy out. I have decided based on my activity level and goal for losing weight, that I will aim for 1900 calories per day. Over the next month I'll see how that works for me. The first week using this caloric allowance yielded a 1.1 kg loss.

My goal weight is 74kgs. And my goal date is 29th August 2009.

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Warts and All

Hi,

My name is Ben, known to some as 'Mac' or 'Maca'.

In 2004 I weighed 120kgs... a lot of weight for my 5'4" frame. I began a programme of cardio and weight training at my local gym, and early 2006 employed a personal trainer. I worked hard, ate well, and got down to 89kgs.

I maintained that weight (give or take a couple of kgs) for 2 years, until illness and the ensuing lack of exercise and motivation, contributed to my packing back on 15kgs. I was comfort eating and not able to use exercise as a tool for dealing with emotions and frustrations.

February 2009, and I've begun the road to wellness and fitness again. Weighing in at 104.9kg.