zoila diary

Its all one big plot

Now I've just had an interesting thought. Do you think places like donut king and takeaway joints can feel your presence missed lol. In the last two years I can count on one hand how many vouchers or discount coupons we have been sent. Now I have finaly started my diet for real, On monday we received a coupon book from KFC, hmm I thought strange but didnt think much more of it, the following day Macdonalds vouchers, cool I thought I will give them to michael he will like that. two days later a red roster book, hmm I say again the next day now this one gets me cause they have never sent one coupon before let along a whole bloody book of realy good deals. Donut King, I place I love but can now go no where near. Well I just about fell off my chair. How odd is that Nothing for two years then bang all this temptaion. Well for now they are going in the bin lol.
 
LOL. I have wondered that myself! I think our local McDonalds is missing me something terrible. You know its bad when you go so often they recognize you!! Now that I only go once a week, thru the drive thru just to get my daughter a happy meal....I wonder if they miss me coming in.

Stupid temptations. Coupons are the worst too. I love to use coupons and save money! Two hamburgers for the price of one? So reasonable, I am in....Not anymore. I used to hang them on the fridge...now I just throw them out.

A big bash to ring in 30 is a great idea!! Your ideas sound great and so much fun!! What a great way to motivate yourself as well. Keep us updated on what kind of party you decide on.

Keep up the great work and have a great weekend!! :)
 
The big battle

:D Hi Zoila!!!

I laugh a lot with your posts. I will think about ideas for your party. You know , I will turn 30 on June. So that is why I want to loose weight before May 30. About the hard times on a diet, I beleive the first 21 days are the worst. Once you past that period of time you still cheat but forgive your self and keep going!!!!

This week was very hard for me, because I cheat a lot. It was not my intention but still, I did it. I remembered the forum, open my journal and there where all you guys remember me with your post that I had to return and complete my weight loss journey. So I did. Here I am trying to find the courage to continue and to excercise more and keep my eating habbits no matter what. I had lost 10 pounds so far. I'm stuck in 190 the last two or three weeks. So I had to break that plateau.

This is a battle. The doughnuts , the fast food, the sodas, the candies; all of that is against us. Let's fight. We will win health and a better shape for our birthdays!!! I will think about new ideas for your party.

chimi
 
Yeah! Fight the good fight lol, Declare war on takeaway, and chocolate and donuts, on all the yummy things full of fat!
Lol Thanks for your post, they both brought a smile to my face. Chimistar your 30 one month before me so you can tell me how much wonderful wisdom falls on you once you reach that magic number lol. Thats right isnt it, thats the payoff we get for turning 30. No I am actualy looking forward to it now. Tips to not feeling old, number 1# stay away from the lovely children we use to babysit when we were like 18 but now have turned into young adults some of whom are getting married and having there own babies. Oh man nothing hits you in the face more then that. Tip number 2 stick to the music you know you like and is good, trying to get intouch with youth groups and understanding the music there into does my head in lol, no the music is not to loud because I am older, its just not meant to be played like that. No 30 is just a number and this year is going to be a good year for us both cause we will finaly win our war and look the best we have ever. Oh yeah!

Haveing officaly rounded the first week and now into week 2 I am feeling a lot beter. this is the WEEKEND (yes my second sworn enemy) and I am going ok its not the same struggle it was last week. I even went to the movies with my neice today. Which I had been putting off cause usaly I give her money and tell her to buy all the candy she wants cause its our special trip out. Today I said I apoligise but I am on a diet and I cant do the lollie thing She smiled sweetly and said thats ok that she supported me (she is a beautiful skinny little thing age 15). And what did you know we still had a good time out with out the tummy ache.
Hope you are all doing well as well, Its a new week so here we go. This place is great.
 
Movie popcorn is my downfall at the movies. We always get a big tub of it. With butter I might add. And the refillable one! I hope the next time I take the kids to the movies I can resist putting my hand in the bag, but that may actually be more than I am able to do. I am just so glad there is nothign out right now they want to see. lol.

Somehow I think you both will survive turning 30. lol. I have made it six whole years past thirty and so far no signs of dementia! As far as feeling old, children are best for that. My son asked me the other day if movies when I was little were all in black and white! Sometimes I wonder just how old he thinks I am. lol.

Hope you are having a great weekend. Keep up the great work this week! :)
 
Bad day

Well I nearly was going to avoid makeing an entry today lol, but I know I need to own up to my bad days as well as the good one otherwise it would be too easy to continue to spiral out of control. (thats why haveing a diary is good idea)
Well yesterday was a very hectic day and (one of those days if you know what I mean) so I managed not to have lunch which in turn made me so hungry by the time I picked my daughter up from school. That on its own would of been fine but I had to go to the stupid shop cause I needed nappies. (I need to stay clear of the shops) so entering there on an empty stomach was not a great idea, I went crazy brought the dreaded hot cross bunns and then brought a BBQ chicken for dinner (had it with salad lol). Now after all my winging about them selling the buns so early I know the truth of it is that if people like me didnt buy them they wouldnt sell them, so I have no one to blame but my self. Feeling quite dissapointed in my slef. I started the day so confident and full of determination got hungry and it flew out the window in a second.
I know the solution is not to skip meals, the problem is it is so hot here at the moment I just dont feel like eating untill its too late most of the time. The other problem I am having I just dont know what to make for lunch most of the time. I am trying to cut the bread out, so I am use to eating sandwiches for lunch, any suggestions on other things to make for lunch?
Today is a new day though I kind of feel a little zomby like today and the kids wont stop fighting its doing my head in a bit. And I am hot!!!!!! not just hot but the sticky kind you know, I can handle the dry heat but I hate the sticky kind. I just want to go for a swim but my husband hasnt done anything to the pool so I cant today. I know its revenge cause I didnt make his lunch yesterday, I was so busy didnt get time. Oh well I think I might go have another shower lol.

Thanks for your post, Fluff glad to hear there is life after 30 lol, My daughter said to me the other day, "Mum your really, really old arnt you?" ah kids they say the nicest things.
 
hey Zoila....
good for you for posting even when you wanted to avoid it! I have the same problem sometimes between trying to get my baby organized and myself at least dressed and human for the outside world I skip eating and then end up in a drive thru somewhere shovelling crap into my mouth. When I'm organized I'll throw a granola bar or a piece of whatever low-cal loaf I've made in my purse and eat in the car....it's not as satisfying but it keeps me from going nuts.
My favorite thing for lunch is tuna with light mayo mixed with salad...I just buy those premade salads that have things in them I wouldn't take the time to cut up! It sounds boring but it's actually really good.
hang in there girl.....!
I like reading your diary because you sound like my friend AussieGirl since she came back from Australia! She uses the same sayings.
 
Hey Zoila. Don't fret too much. We all have those moments of weakness. Just stay motivated and hang in there!! :)

I have really had to work on forcing myself to eat smaller meals/snacks but do it more often through the day. I find if I don't I am so ravenous by the next meal, I am much more likely to 1) overeat at the next meal or 2) binge on something I shouldn't. Eating through the day, even if it seems strange really does seem to help.

Also, I have had a terrible time getting myself to drink water, and only in the past week or so have I been really drinking enough water. I think that helps too. I dont find myself nearly as hungry, but that could be because I am so full of water!

I like sandwiches for lunch too. I decided not to give them up. I didnt want to do salads for lunch because I usually have one for dinner. I usually eat a tuna sandwich, but I have switched to a multigrain low cal. bread. Its 45 calories a slice, which is about half the calories of what I had been eating. Its not terrible, and I get to keep eating my sandwiches.

Hope you day gets better. Kids will drive ya nuts, I know. lol. Hang in there! :)
 
Hi, Zoila!

I just wanted to mention you can still eat sandwiches for lunch. They are actually pretty healthy. Just use low-fat condiments (ex. mayo), and switch to a whole grain bread. Whole grains are actually very good for you, and because they have more fiber and protein then regular white bread, they will keep you fuller for longer.
 
Well I did it again, another slip up. After a long day I resorted to bribing my daughter by telling her we would go to Macdonalds and I didnt make a good choice. I have no excuse I was just week. So I decided to write off the week and start my new week a couple of days early.
I so need to stay motivated this week. I went through the diary section and read as many diaries as I could for motivation. I love reading everyones stories and being inspired by so many people, It realy did help. I read in one of them about this 2wk diet, where you give up something you love for 2wks. I think thats a great idea so I am going to try it. I am going to give up chocolate for 2wks. Obviously I need to give it up longer then that but I keep giving into it, I was thinking If i tell my brain its only for two weeks then I can handle that. Besides its realy bad if I cant go even two weeks with out it lol. I am a true addict then, Besides which I am hopeing once I get to 2wks then the cycle will be broken and hopefull will have fooled my mind and wont need to have it again. I know a lot of people can have just a little bit and be satisfied. I am not one of these people once I have the taste on my lips I'm a gona there is no stoping me, and its not pretty lol.
Ok comming on here has cheered me up. I can do this, stay on track kick some butt, (hopefuly mine) and give up chocolate. Hmmmm
Focus on my birthday, want to look good for party, (yes I am chanting to my self ). Sorry if I am not making any sense, its 1.13am and my eyes are getting blury lol, waiting for my hubby to get home, He was supose to finish work early tonight which he did but has gone out to a mates house. Grrr have trouble sleeping when home alone.

Hey punky have been racking my brain trying to figure out what things I say that make me sound Australian lol.
 
Hey Zoila. Don't fret too much about the McDonalds lunch. We all have slip ups from time to time. Most important thing is to get back on the wagon quickly as possible.

Good idea about giving up the chocolate for two weeks. I love chocolate too. Its a real temptation for me. A two week break my just be what it takes to turn off that chocolate trigger. Let us know how it works out. I can think of a few things I could give up if it works for you.

Hang in there. You can do this!! Hope you have a great weekend!! :)
 
Put the bad day behind you and jump back on the wagon, you can do it. If you can give up the choc's you will be doing great :)
 
Thank you so much for stopping by my diary and offering support. I don't know why in the world I haven't stopped in here sooner. :confused:

I agree with the others about the bread. There is no need to give it up completely. Carbs themselves are not bad, you just need to make good choices about your carbs. Look for a whole grain bread that does not contain high fructose corn syrup (you will be surprised at how many brands of bread contain this), and one that is low cal. Whole grains are a very good thing to add to your diet.

Also, and I know you may not want to hear this, but you really need to stop skipping meals. One of the things I have done is eating smaller amounts more often throughout the day. It really helps your metabolism if you eat something small about every 3 hours. It also keeps you from getting really hungry and then overeating or making bad choices just because you are starving at the time. And drink a lot of water. What ended up happening with the treadmill?

You can do this!
 
Hi Zoila!!
I have to tell you I really believe it's the first month or so that's the hardest when it comes to eating, because we say, "Ok, I'm not going to eat this and I am going to eat that", stuff we don't normally do, and our bodies say "What the heck are you doing?!? Where's the chocolate?!" But after some time, our bodies (and minds) adjust to what we've changed and that's what it expects. The cravings stop. At least that's what I notice. About the bread, my friend and I were discussing bread the other day, and she eats Rye while I eat Multigrain. I think her's was like 80 or 90 cal's while mine was 120. I know it's not that huge of a difference, but it's something to watch for also. I really like your idea of a special 30th b-day. I'll be that number in a year, and I think I'm gonna steal your idea and do something extra special....if I can loose the weight! :cool: When you were talking about the coupons coming and mentioned Red Roaster, I just about died...it's my FAVORITE truly, I miss it, I'm all into the pinapple things :rolleyes: (can't remember what they're really called). I'd eat it all the time when I was there...I guess it's good that we don't have them here!! ;) I know it's hard when you're going about your day and theres all these roadblocks in the way...all you want to do is make good choices, but there's so much in your way. Darlin' you've been doing so good, and a set back here and there is to be expected. What's important is that you don't let those set backs ruin what other good choices you could be making after that!!
Keep it up and make sure to let us know what sort of party you end up having!!! How fun.
Oh ya, some words that Aussie's say compaired to Canadian's or American's are like
Nappies-Diapers
Shops-Store
Takeaway-Takeout
There's a heap load of them...personally I love the Aussie words and I think I still use many of them.:D
 
Thanks everyone for stoping by and posting. It really helps, I needed it. I have been wandering for a couple of days. but have signed up for this 2wk challenge and am quite excited about that. There something about working as a team knowing that you wont just let your self down but others as well, it helps keep you on track.
In saying that I know I realy shouldnt just think of it as doing it for my self. I need to succeed for my kids, I need to be here for them they way they deserve, and I want to see them grow up and if I dont suceed thats not going to happen. (Dont mind me have a deep moment.)
Ok so this week is going to be a good one. No matter what comes my way I am going to focus.
Hypo Hippo, thanks for stoping by, my update with the treadmill is turning out to be very dissapointing. It turned out its going to cost $470 for 3mths which you have to pay for in one hit, and on the credit card. So as mine was full I had to try and pay that off and save up the money, so for the last two weeks have been scrimping and saving and finaly this was going to be the week, was really excited then two urgent bills came in totaling $1300 that had to be paid straight away. Paid one of them then had to make arrangement to pay the other over the next couple of weeks. So unfortuantly my treadmill is looking further away. Was so frustrated as I really need that treadmill. But it will happen its just going to take a little longer then planned.
Aussie girl your post blew me away, I never even realised there were anything different about those words. Its funny really thinking about how we all say the same thing but differently. Two of my other sisters live in Queensland, and even though we were in the same country they had different words for things as well. We use to argue all the time on who was right.
I have been taking the bread issue into consideration, and I think you guys are right. I am going to switch to mutli-grain and restrict it to lunch time, cause I still dont want to have much of it but it is the most easiest thing to have for lunch. So thanks for that guys.
Thats it for now, looking forward to a good week.
 
Hey Zoila!!!
Well my buddy AussieGirl clarified the sayings I think....some others are Petrol (we say gas) and "Ring me!" (we say phone) and Lollies (we say candies)
Sorry to hear about your treadmill problem (that price seems outrageous!!) I hope it works out for you.
I just want to say you are doing really great, your posts are some of my favorites. I try and always remember my son when I'm needing encouragment too (he started saying Mum-mum-mum-mum-mum" recently!!!!)
hang in there girl!
 
Thanks for that Punky, its the best feeling when they say mum for the first time isnt it.
Well I had to post this tonight cause it made me laugh I had to share it. Today I had this worse headach ever and my daughter was driving me crazy with the noise, kept telling her to quiten down, then she chucked this huge tantrum because I wouldnt let her wear her tutu and fairy wings shoping. Feeling my self get mad and about ready to chuck my own tantrum I warned "I'm just about ready to hit the roof in a minute" (Dont know if you guys say that where you are but basicly means about to lose my temper). Now I said that forgeting she is only 5 and not realy thinking it might have other meaning to her. Anyway she stoped her screaming and with a worried look, looked up at the roof then looked at me and said "you better be careful then mum". I went "what" confused looked up at the roof as well and realised what I had just said. She thought I meant I was actualy going to jump and hit my head on the roof, well I laughed and tried to explain my self she laughed and we both forgot about our tantrums so it was a happy ending all round.
 
Hi, Zoila! This story is hillarious! I just laughed my head off! Thank you for sharing it with us.

I just want to say that starting out on the road to weight loss requires a lot of changes to be made for the eating habits. To make sure you can sustain those changes and accept them as your permanent way of living, those changes need to be very subtle and small. The way a person eats is really the way they are now, and they make choices based on their preference. It is very hard to stop making those choises and do something completely different all of a sudden. As a personal example, I could not stop eating any food that I particularly liked, and was very opposed to the idea of giving anything up, but I could live with a decision of eating less of those foods. So in order to make all those dietary changes easy on you, make those changes one at a time, and gradual. Don't expect to give up one food that you love and not give in to cravings. You have to be realistic with yourself and find out what it is that you can change without your body caring too much.

That teadmill rental price seemed too high, although I don't know exchange rate for Australia. In US, you can buy treadmill for that money.

Maybe you can rent/buy an aerobic exercise video or so some strength training with weights or resistance bands.
 
Hi Zoila,
Just wanted to drop in and say hi and introduce myself. In case you haven't already figured it out, I'm one of your teammates from TEAM RELENTLESS!!
I'll be stopping in to check on ya an hopefully be able to help keep ya motivated a little. ;)
Keep workin' at it, you're doing great!!
 
Hi Zoila. I loved your "hitting the roof" story! Kids are so funny! Hope you do well with your challenge! Keep up the geat work! :)
 
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