Some Weight Loss Motivation

I need a plan...this has gone on too long...it is time for me to get off my butt and lose this weight!

Step 1: Self Assessment.

Determining exactly where I am at this moment.

BMI: 28.69 - overweight (which I knew just by looking at myself lol)

Waist to hip ratio: 0.91 - high risk

I see my hematologist every 6 months so I regularly get blood tests which includes BMI and liver function test (oh which reminds me I need to tell you what happened there), so I will be able to keep track on those. I would only have to see my GP to ask about other tests, like cholesterol, BSL, glucose etc. 

I also have to take into account underlying medical conditions, one of which is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). As you are already aware I have had problems with PCOS in the past, it has messed with my fertility with both of my two children, although with Lachlan I was unaware of the condition and managed to conceive him in 6 months. Although we weren't so lucky the second time around, and needed to turn to medication to help me ovulate, luckly the medication worked first time around and we got or miracle, Charlotte. 

I have tried to lose weight before, when I found out I had PCOS, I went to the gym, got a personal trainer, started to eat healthy and I really put effort in, but I didn't see any results, which really depressed me, which saw me stopping as I got really down about things.

I also suffer from depression, which let me tell you is a real motivation killer. I can't control when I will have bad days, I can only improve them, which I try to do but it is really difficult. 

Another medical condition I might have is something to do with my liver. I saw my hematologist and my live test were extremely high. I have gone for an ultrasound and another blood test and will need to go and see my GP to get the results, I am hoping to go sometime this week. 

Although it is not a medical condition, I am still going to write this here. Charlotte is a big part of my lack of motivation as things sometime don't go to plan with her as her reflux can cause us to have majorly long holding sessions.

Step 2: Goal settings

I have set goals before but I have never reached them...I really wish I did because maybe I wouldn't be writing this blog, I might be writing one instead about my smoking hot new body lol. 

So my goals. 

My first goal is going to be small, I just want to lose 5kg...God I will jump up and down with excitement if I lose 5kg! At least if I lose 5kg (or even 2) I will know that I can do it, and that it is worth it. 

My second goal would be thin enough to feel comfortable going to a beach. We are really wanting to take a family holiday in November when M has time off and I don't want to feel the need to sit on on the side lines and think about the fun I could be having if I was thinner, I want to be having that fun then and there.

Ideally I would love to get down to my perfect weight range, whatever that might be, but I will know it when I see myself in the mirror and I feel comfortable in my own body, then I will know it.

I am also thinking of giving myself little rewards after meeting goals for myself. Not food obviously, but little rewards like a new piece of clothing, getting my hair done, a message, something just to feel good about myself, which in turn will keep me motivated.

Step 3: Diet Plan

I know with my PCOS I need to eat Low GI so there is a perfect start for myself, but depending on what is going on with my liver I could be needing to something different there as well, but if I don't have a problem with my liver I have been thinking about going on a body trim type of diet. 

Some of the girls in the November group have tried it and they have had great success, losing great numbers. I would really like to try this and just see the numbers drop off, I know it would be hard work to keep to the diet plan (the first 3 days will be just protein), but I really want this now, I really need to do this for me. I really don't want to us the drugs next time I try for a baby, I want to try and do it naturally, and if I do have to us the drugs, I want to be able to say to myself that I gave it a fair go. 

It will also be fun trying different recipes out as I really am enjoying cooking lately. 

Step 4: Exercise Plan

I have set up an exercise plan including strength and cardio work outs, which I have put together in 5 week blocks, so my body can adjust to the work outs and so I can also perfect them before moving to the next stage. 

I have also sussed out some perfect walking locations so that I can take the pram along with me, so when Charlotte is restless she can view the beauty which is the ocean. 

When I start my exercise plan, I will blog what I am doing. 

Step 5: Motivation and Support

This is the big step that I am sure that everyone struggles with. I know that I have always struggle with this, and I have always had a hard time finding support to help me along with this. 

I have told M that this is what I want to do, and I really need his support as this is something for me this time (I am so used to putting everyone first and J (my shrink) has told me to something for me, for a change). I am just hoping that he can stay motivated and support me through this. 

As in motivation I am looking up some motivational quotes that will hopefully motivate me to lose some kgs, then hopefully losing the weight and rewarding myself to keep the weight loss coming. 

well fingers crossed...that it happens. 

Step 6: Monitoring Progress

I am going to set a Weight in/measurement day...probably starting on a Monday morning (seeing as that is going to be tomorrow and the day I start). 

I am going to take both weight and measurements as if I don't lose kgs, I might have lost centimeters...which is still a lost, and really I will be happy with whatever lost I get!!

Step 7: Reassessment

After 5 weeks (when I move up to my next exercise program) I will reassess my whole plan, I will go over everything and see what is working and what isn't, because every plan needs to be tweaked every now and then. 

It will also give me the opportunity to implement any new things I pick up along the way.

Step 8: Maintenance

The final step that will complete my weight loss journey. 

When I reach that perfect weight, I will need to maintain that weight. I know it sounds like a hard thing to do, but I am sure going through the weight loss I will gain so much knowledge that I will know exactly what to do when I get there.

But I don't really need to think about that right know as I am only just starting out. 


 So here is to a new start, and to the weight loss journey a head.