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Firstly, happy New Year to all. I know its several weeks into the year, but its still new as far as I am concerned.
I am going to write about something that I constantly wonder about motivation. I know I am not the only one who has motivational problems in some aspect of my life. Actually, I think its human to not be motivated about some thing, isnt it?
If you have read my past blogs you will see a common thread. After so many years of trying to control my weight and boost my health, I just keep coming to a standstill. Im not sure what else to do, so I thought I might benefit from someone elses motivational ideas.
The thing that bugs me is that I am motivated to grow my business, look after my family, see my friends etc, but just cant get myself organised to lose weight. Believe me, I have tried lots of methods.
My latest was Optifast, a meal replacement program which I have always been fairly scornful of because I think theres no point as Im not going to drink shakes for the rest of my life. But my dietician recommended it so I tried it. My first effort lasted five days before I gave up, feeling very ill. I think it had something to do with my Diabex and the meals not working well together. I tried it again last week but allowed myself fruit, yogurt, tea and coffee and was successful for longer, but still not motivated for the medium term (I know its not a long-term solution as you have to eat real food at some point!).
So what motivates you? I am just looking for pointers, rather than specific weight loss tips (but they are fine too), as I want a good cross section of motivational tools.
Hello
Months have past since my last post in July and I am looking at the New Year thinking I wish I'd lost more weight again!
On the up side, this year has been one where my insulin resistance has finally been treated correctly and so that part of my PCOS is on the right track. As I mentioned, I am still trying to lose weight (my perennial goal) and I am still hopeful that I'll finish the year lighter than I started it. If I'm heavier it will only be by one or two kilos anyway so I guess in the long run I've achieved something by not putting weight on. Those who read this and think that is no achievement will need to rethink.
It's been a big few weeks for my family and I. We sold our little house for something with more land and greater size potential. Also, our new house is close to the beach so I'm hoping that will inspire me to walk there (and have a coffee along the way!). We move just before Christmas (impeccable timing I know) and should be settled by New Year. I am looking forward to the change.
If I don't speak to you before, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Johanna
Its been a long time between posts and I am still struggling with the same demons I was this time last year, this time 10 years ago and probably will still be 10 years from now. But there have been some developments since writing my last post.
I have been seeing a nutritionist who specialises in PCOS and will soon be seeing a new doctor who also knows more about the condition than the average GP (which wouldnt really be hard where I live. I actually know more about PCOS than my current doctor and was telling him things!).
The nutritionist thinks my metformin dosage is too low and expects the new doctor will increase it. I currently take one 500mg tablet at night with my evening meal, but she said two or three was probably a better option for me. I would just be happy if it made a difference and helped me to lose this weight I think Im always going to battle.
One thing that has been preying on my mind recently is diabetes. My friend was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and has been controlling her blood sugar with diet and exercise. I have tried that and didnt seem to make much progress, so does this mean diabetes is inevitable for me? I hope not, but I am still trying to find answers so I can say definitely not.
I admit I stray sometimes on my diet and I could definitely do more exercise, but its not like I sit in front of the TV all day and stuff my face with chocolate and cake! I am a busy mum who runs a freelance business from home and I dont think I need to make excuses because my PCOS and its implications are ALWAYS on my mind.
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Every year for almost half of my life I have made the same New Years resolution: to lose weight. Some years I have been specific and resolved to make it to my goal weight of 65kg and other years I have just wanted to lose weight, but secretly hoped I would get to that elusive 65kg. Every year I have lost weight (and most years I have gained as well) so I suppose I have fulfilled my resolution every year, but somehow I dont end each year patting myself on the back.
Obviously that resolution has not worked for me, otherwise I wouldnt be making it again and again each year. I know Im not the only one who makes this same resolution year after year and I wonder what it is that finally pushes someone to actually fulfil the resolution to lose weight. Do they find a great diet zone, is someone supporting them, have they changed their diet, are they exercising more, or a combination of any or all of these
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In the spirit of the season and yesterdays post I have to be honest and admit that three weeks of no writing isnt my only sin. After talking about how good I have been following a low-fat, low-GI diet, I must confess that it has also gone out the window in the past few weeks.
Most people I know give themselves a bit of leeway over Christmas and New Year considering all the parties and events they will attend. I would like to say that is my only excuse for eating badly and not doing much exercise, but its not. I had a bit of a health scare before Christmas, and I slipped into my bad old ways of comfort eating
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I havent posted anything for about three weeks now. Even though I have been thinking about my blog regularly, I have felt the need to put anything on the record, so to speak. I guess you could say Ive fallen off the wagon, considering we are supposed to contribute at least three 300-word posts each week and my last post was in mid December!
But I am not going to beat myself up about this. I deserved a holiday. I think everyone does, but I know I actually needed one. Since the last few days of 2005 I bought and moved into a house, got married, left full-time work, had a baby and started a part-time freelance writing business. I definitely needed a holiday
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When faced with cutting out the amount of carbohydrate in my diet I thought it would be easy. Little did I know how carbohydrate made up such a big part of my daily food intake.
I never thought I was a big carbohydrate eater. I didnt gorge myself on bread, I ate cakes and sweet things every so often and followed a pretty balanced diet. But the diet I was following contained lots of carbohydrate without me even suspecting. I ate a lot of pasta, which is now out. I also at potatoes (although not a huge amount) but they have been replaced with sweet potato now. I love couscous and thought I was being good by eating a healthy breakfast cereal and only having two slices of bread a day. I now have one slice of bread and cereal twice a week. Without even knowing it I was loading myself up with carbs, and that was wreaking havoc with my body because of my insulin resistance
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Obviously its impossible to see all friends, family and colleagues on Christmas Day so we have get-togethers before and after the actual day. In this time of goodwill to all men (and women of course) you will be giving and receiving gifts. What do you do when someone gives you a Christmas present early? Do you unwrap it then and there or leave it under the tree until Christmas Day?
I love surprises so much I have to leave everything until Christmas Day. If I know someone has bought me something I wont hassle them to tell me what it is, or try and peek under the wrapping because that would spoil my lovely surprise. I am the same with birthdays too
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Comment by Johanna
on Optimum Health Diet Guidelines
PCOS Mum
I agree about the personal trainer because I have good and bad days as far as willpower is concerned!
Good luck.
Johanna