Pattygora

So all in  all I have lost 7 kilos with the Dukan diet and I am happy with the results . It takes alot of dedication and commitement to stick to it long term and unfortunetly I am one of those people who easily get bored of eating the same thing over and over again so I officially stopped the diet about 3 - 4 weeks ago . I have had a few bad days but I am now officially NOT going on any diet . After losing 23kgs I have basically learn't and grasped the principle of what works for my body and what doesn't and after having tried most diets I have learn't that it all comes down to eating the right things in the right quantities . From tomorrow Monday 05 November 2012 till the 5th of December 2012 I am planning on shifting 5kgs . Its gonna be hard but I have done it before and I know I can do it again . My strategy is going to the Nutrition n Exercise. I currently have a Personal Trainer who has helped me come up with an Workout plan that is combining cardio and weights ....

Ok so Day 22 and I am guessing everyone is expecting me to be saying 15 kgs lost :-( . Unfortunately not !!!! I have lost 6 kgs and 2 cm and nothing has been coming off . I am mostly to blame for being extremely slack especially over the past 6 days ! I feel horrible and I have been working my butt off to get back on track . I am working out harder and I have told myself I will fit in a workout no matter what ! No point recording my diary at this stage because I am just too disappointed

Hello I am back again ....... I havent been good at   this whole blogging  thing this week  im always tired after work and I just never have time to log on and write .  Updates 1 kg weight-loss for last week making ita total of 6 kgs  . I am very disappointed in myself .  I was really aiming for atleast 2 kgs however a loss is better than No loss plus I have received numerous compliments about my weight-loss so I suppose that's a sign that this is working . They say it takes 2 weeks to break a habit ...... I really must say for me I think its taking 2 weeks to start those temptations rolling . Over the second week I have fallen into temptation like biscuits  I only had 3 still it all adds up , I have been snacking on "small lollies" ........ bad idea . So I have had to made a few adjustments for example I will increase my exercise and also watch my portions . Since I started taking veges I had realised that I am  feeling much better but ...

So today I learn't that I have to spend at least 133 days on this diet to reach my target weight that's a bit over 4 months  SHUCKS!!!. I will set a small target to lose 10 kgs in 71 days that's in 2 months , this sounds very achievable considering I lost 5 kgs in my first week . I worry that my body will start holding on to all the fat now so hence I need an intensive workout regime .Discovered that I am not allowed any kind of oil even olive oil for cooking and my biggest struggle will be NO SALT , one wonders how I am expected to cook!!!!! I will continue with my jogging and gym i am not that motivated to write today ........

  Cruise Phase --Day 1 but Day 8 of the Diet  I must say its better than the Attack phase :-) I missed my vegetables so much . I am enjoying having them again . So far so good my day was easy not much exercise though :-( . Planning on going to the gym tonight will see how that goes . My legs were still a bit sore from the weekend but surprisingly they are OK today .  BREAKFAST: 1 Porched Egg ( eggs),250g Ham and Chicken Quiche (left overs)+ Steamed Cauliflower  SNACK :N/A LUNCH:1 Chicken Stir-fry with vegetables :-*)  SNACK :N/A DINNER:Chicken Stirfry with vegetables+ Tempura seasoned with oyster sauce  SNACK:N/A I am actually feeling very lazy to blog today so ill make it as short as possible  Later !

This has to be the longest I have ever stuck on a diet in years . I know I am missing about 4 days apologies for this ,  was out of range for about 3 days but I can proudly say I still stuck  to my diet even though there were endless challenges and sometimes I got bored of eating the same thing over and over again. I cheated on 2 occasions that  can  remember when I had  cashew and macademia nuts and also a glass of lemon squash , I also realised the yoghurt I took with me was not low fat and actually contained alot of sugar :-( but ill compansate this week with exercise . I did a great bush walk with a very special person  so this makes me feel a lot better  .  I'm looking forward to moving on to the Cruise phase ! I miss my veges so I have just read that I am allowed the following , I've only chosen the veges I am  mos likely to buy ad eat however there are a few on the list that I have chosen not to write down . ALLOWED VEGETABLE LIS...

Ok so Day 2 was a bit easier , Iwent for my morning jog at about 7am .... trust mee getting out of bed was so difficult . I still made it though , did 30 minutes of jogging/ walking . Got back home and had breakfast . Lunch time I had prepared chicken breast seared in cottage cheese with loads of flavouring . Cravings weree minimal at lunch time . At about 5:30 -6pm I was so hungry my body was craving sugar and carbs , everything basically  I had my dinner eventually and I felt a lot better , snacked on mentos and yoghurt . BREAKFAST: Omellete(2 eggs), I tub yoghurt,small can tuna SNACK :N/A LUNCH:11/2 Chicken breast , Cottage Cheese  SNACK :1 1/2 mentos DINNER:250g tofu , I steak mutton/lamb fat removed  SNACK:1 tub yogurt , 2 Ham slices

So I started today off with a morning jog , since I havent jogged in over a year  I was taking it easy . Went for about 20 minutes and had my breakfast. Feeling motivated and strong . Lunch time I was still feeling strong and motivated but slowly getting weary, the novelty was wearing off and temptations were everywhere I had to go out for dinner with work , firstly dinner was late and  found it difficult to find a protein meal . I ended up ordering the chicken breast and to my disappointment it was not the size I was imagining . I was craving food so much , looking at everyones pasta , fries etc really made it difficult . I snuck 5 french fries :-( and later when i got home had 2 tubs of yougurt I know this will impact on my results but I was not bad for Day 1 will do my best in day 2 . BREAKFAST: Beef Omellete(2 eggs), 1 1/2 tbs oatbran, I tub yoghurt SNACK :N/A LUNCH:2 Ham Slices , 2 boiled eggs , 2 Turkey slices SNACK :Small can tuna in brine DINNER:Chicken Brea...

Hi guys i know I have been very quiet over tthe past few weeks :-( . Well i had gone away on holiday then coming back and getting back on track was just a struggle anyways I am back aand I mean business . I am just getting back into the swing of things ie went to the gym for the first time in weeks last week and I am currently trying to creating an eating and workout regime for myself. I must admit I have been feeling rather lazy over the past few days but I need to really push so I can reach my goals . So at the moment I am looking at starting the Dukan Diet , I have purchased the book and I am currently reading over it to get an understanding of the diet . I am also looking at introducing jogging even if its once a week into my diet and hopefully increase with time . I will try my best to blog more about the Dukan diet and hopefully one day once I reach my goal I can look back  at my blog and realize how this journey has not been an easy one .

Sorry for not blogging for ages guys I have been terrible in that sense but good in that I have been working so hard you will be proud . From Monday I began working out with my gym buddy again and its been great . We worked on lower body and i did so many squats I couldn't walk the whole week now that's what I call determination. I have also been drinking atleast 1 litre of water first thing in the morning for 2 weeks and I must admit it does wonders .  I trained hard even when I couldn't walk and it felt so good so I am proud that this week was literally blood , sweat and tears for me .My inspiration Serena Williams won Wimbledon yeay !!!!!!!goes to show that hard work pays off. I am exactly 28 days away from the big day whether ill be fitting into that size 14 or not is still unknown but I know I have worked hard . This week I have lost my buddy so its going to be my own hard work , I am determined to do it . I am planning on becoming on point with my diet , ...

Everything seems so wrong everyone else is happy except you . You are hurt but there is no wound and no pain killer to soothe the pain.  Its that pain from within , a pain you don't deserve , a pain that is selfishly inflicted on you by another individual .  Have you ever been so hurt , or has something ever happened and instead of reacting or crying you're too emotionally drained to react ?  Thoughts might start flying across your mind at this point or maybe an hour or two later or even a week later.  Its that temporary moment of insanity where you start reacting to a pain that is so deep within you that nothing can soothe it and you cant control it .  My moment starts on the onset of the even , the minute i walk into that room and see that other woman , the moment I see that text message , the moment a friend tells me what she heard .  That insanity overwhelms me and eats me , digs into me and I must release .  HOW? I open my mouth...

OK  I am about a week late with this , so firstly it was quite easy to follow the workout plan I created for myself BUT nutrition nutrition . I am such a sucker for food when there's events etc , I just give myself reasons to eat and eat its such a pity really .I had birthdays and dinners and i just fell off the wagon . One thing i have to give to myself though is I went to the gym each and every single time i was meant to and this really made a huge difference . So still following the plan mapped out on my calender , I feel its getting boring , I need to up the workout and   I need to mix it up therefore I have decided to get some personal training in July so I can mix it up . Because its freezing outside i think the gym is a more realistic venue for my workouts , new music on my iPod and a new eating plan and I will be set for a change . This is all coming in July ladies and gentlemen. More seafood to my nutrition and water !water!  ev...

Progress Day 31 Ok so finally i have made some progress. I have made an eating plan for myself and i can say i have beeen closely following it with  success . I have been eating small portions and going to the gym . The jogs have been a failure however i am planning on getting into it . I have purchased more Art supplies for me to get back into doing my art soon so I am looking forward to starting on that . Having more free time this week has helped me to unload and relax my mind I am so much more relaxed .. Ok for updating my goals . Long term target lose 13kilos by 28th March 2011 for a photo-shoot n 5 year anniversary ! Big target but it can be done . 9 kilos to go   I am proud to have lost 4 kgs in a week it can be done just need to keep hanging in there

 So i attempted to bake a red velvet cake for a friend over the weekend and this is how it turned out . I used a recipe that i got off the internet from http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/10766/print-friendly.aspx and it was a really good recipe easy to follow although i have a few lessons learnt to share , i will share these at the end :-)  Ingredients Serves: 12 250g butter, softened 3 cups (660g) white sugar 6 eggs 30ml red food coloring 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups (375g) plain flour 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon bicarb soda 1 tablespoon white vinegar For the Icing 500g cream cheese 375g white chocolate 250g butter, softened Preparation method Prep: 20 minutes |Cook: 25 minutes ...

This is just not funny i am  just 52 days away from a big event and 74 days away from going on a trip and i havent budged a single kilo , whats wrong with me ?? I am now feeling very depressed with only a month left to lose 5 kilos i really need to get off my ass ok so heres the plan above . Im addition i will be doing atleast 50 situps each day , i hate them but hey !!!!! I will only be blogging weekly hopefully with more positive updates , since Saturday is my day off ill try do this then but i wont be having the day off this Saturday because i havent gone all week so thats 01/02/03/04/05/06/07 missed BAD GIRL :-( . I will try do meal replacement shake and mix them up with healthy eating for now :-) see you guys on the 16 of June .. wish me luck xoxo Watch this space ...

OK so this girl lacks dedication ....... today i was trying to figure out how i can best define what my problems are when it comes to eating healthy and this is my summary 1. Lack of dedication 2. Greed... lmao!!!!! unable to resist temptation 3. Easily demotivated eg weather , poor health ,gym issues etc 4. Portion control 5. Too many excuses 6. Too many unreached goals 7. Distractions eg visiting people 8. Weekends So i have such a long list :-) i need to work on solving each one ;-0 thought id at least blog something today after my very motivated blog yesterday

Hi everyone so I clearly havent been blogging for a very ,very long time , Why?? because i have been good and bad , up and down , slim and fat lol . Basically iver been living LIFE . Updates , I turned 25 almost 4 months ago and unlike what i had hoped for I wasnt at my goal weight . I am closer to it but yet so far , so since my last blog Ive lost about 5 kgs in the past 8 months which for me is very disappointing . Last month i was right on track on a very awesome diet and guess hwta this week i fell off the wagon . I dont even want to step foot on those scales . But as usual I am picking myself up and brushing the dust off . I Begin the journey once again . Still on a 1200 calorie diet , 100 calorie gym regime 6 days a week I shall start all over again . I wont be blogging everyday but I will definitely try to more that I have been in the past . I am attending a friends wedding in  54 days and going on Holidays in 78 days so those are good reasons to set goals . GOAL 1...