Under 100kg

I am almost over my flu, and I’m also weighing under 100kg! Given, it’s 99.9kg, and it’s probably jumping back up to 101kg tomorrow, but right now, I’m under, and I’m SO happy (the flu is a great diet, by the way :P ). Especially considering that I have barely made a conscious effort to actually lose the weight. Essentially, the weight has come off due to a change in environment.

August 3rd, 2008, when we moved to Tasmania, I weighed in at 108kg (238lbs). I now weigh 99.9kg (220lbs). So in 12 months, without trying, that’s 8.1kg, or 17.8lbs. I’m pretty impressed with myself – I know I’ve been eating better here than I ever did in Melbourne (as much as I miss the food in Melbourne!). The funny thing is, my world revolves around food more than it ever did – and maybe this is the key. I actually think about what we’re doing for dinner, rather than making a last-minute decision (which normally ended up in pizza or takeaway of some description). I plan out what we’re going to eat, and I do tend to take note of what not only tastes good, but what is less fat and less sugar than something else.

It just goes to show – someone with a mostly sedentary lifestyle for the last 12 months (it’s only since June, since I started work that I’ve become more active), simply by eating better, not necessarily increasing physical activity, can lose weight. Yes, it has taken time, but imagine if I’d also included a regular exercise routine on top of that?!

Time to get back on the Wii Fit!

9 Comments on "Under 100kg"



Caity
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August 15, 2009 at 2:30am

It’s definitely good to see the numbers, I agree. I’m glad that you are doing well with being active and being more healthy. I know a lot of people who have lots of fun with Wii fit and lose lots of weight!
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Katy
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August 15, 2009 at 7:18am

That’s great that you’ve lost weight hun. Well done to you!
.-= Katy´s last blog ..McDonalds Is Evil! =-.

Terri-Anne says:
August 16, 2009 at 1:15am

Hey great site! congratulations on the weight loss. you’re line caught my attention cuz its pretty funny “the flu is a great diet” lol.

Kirsten says:
August 16, 2009 at 1:32pm

Hey T.
Congrats on reaching this goal!
xxx

Jonna says:
August 17, 2009 at 12:14am

Congrats on weight loss! :) It’s not easy and to succeed in it with little effort is impressive!
.-= Jonna´s last blog ..I’m being watched, 24/7 =-.

Emma RJ says:
August 18, 2009 at 7:00am

Congratulations! I agree with you, the key to eating healthier is thinking about food MORE, not less. :)

Kimberly says:
August 19, 2009 at 12:24am

Hey that’s awesome! I’m glad you’re losing the weight. :) :)
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Jen says:
August 21, 2009 at 10:19am

Wow, you sound like me as far as always eating pizza. It sucks because…..IT”S SOOOOO DAMN GOOD! All that melty cheese….and the bread. OHEMGEEEEE!
I’ve been maintaining at about 233lbs, so I’m happy. I’d been gaining consistantly before that.

Good luck with losing weight :D Youkindooeet! (yeah, Waterboy reference….out of no where. What am I, a 14 year old boy?…..you be the judge, lol)

Carolynne
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August 22, 2009 at 1:14am

You are so right! Just taking the time to take meat out of the freezer before leaving for work in the morning can make all the difference!! And I just bought a dehydrator, so dried fruit and veggies are waaaay better than candy. I am glad that you are on the healthier thinking wave. I am slowly getting back onto it too. Oh and I hope you feel better soon :D