Day 15: Weekly Weigh In 2

It's been two weeks on this diet. Wow! I'm glad I've been able to stay on track these past two weeks. I was even more delighted to see what the loss on the scale was today.

Last Week's Weight

128.3kg

This Week's Weight

126kg

Imagine that! I lost 2.3kg this week and a total of 6.9kg in two weeks. That's over 15lbs in two weeks!!! I'm absolutely chuffed with that and can't wait to see what my total loss will be in four weeks.

Day 8: It's Been a Week! Weigh In 1

Phew! I've been doing this for a week. The hunger pangs have finally gone away, and I do not even have any appetite now.

Stepped on the scale and was rewarded with this.

Last Week's Weight

Week 1 Weigh In

That's a loss of ....132.9 -128.3 = 4.6kg.

4.6kg in one week. I know a lot of it is water weight, but I'll take it.

We're in business.

Day 7 on the 1:1 Diet: I'm Still Here

 A week ago, I was excited and nervous about restarting this diet. The first time I did this diet and really did it well was in March 2018. I stuck to the diet like my life depended on it; in reality, it actually did. I was just tired of being fat all the time. Tired of having knee pain all the time. Tired of always being the fat one in pictures. Infact, I hated taking full length pictures and stuck to the occasional selfie. After 8 months of following the diet strictly, I was rewarded with a 40kg loss. 

My confidence shot through the roof, and I even wore an evening gown for the first time. I mean, I never thought I would be blessed with the opportunity to fit into a UK12 at any point in my adult life. I was content with being a UK16 after being a UK22-24 for so long. However, just when I was beginning to enjoy my new body a number of things happened. COVID, losing my mom, downsizing at my job and some family drama.

I lost myself; I lost the will to do anything really and just let myself go completely. The previous me was in the gym every other day but at this point all I did was lay in bed, eat junk in massive proportions and watch TV. Well, for a body with a slow metabolism, the weight crept back on and fast. Fast forward to 2025, I gained the 40kg and added an additional 15 for good measure. Am I ashamed of myself? Yes. Do I wish I could have done something differently when I noticed the weight creeping back up? Probably. Truth is I was just happy to be alive at that point, with all that was going on around us.

Then it finally hit me one day: MY WHY. Why I needed to lose this weight. Why I needed to stay healthy. I need to do this for LOVE. I need to do this because I love God and he does not condone gluttony. I need to do this because I love my family and do not want to burden them with avoidable illnesses. I need to do this because I want to be able to be strong to bring my children into the world. I need to do this because I LOVE ME.

This diet is quite expensive and actually took a chunk out of my savings but, money can be recovered but life... not so much.

I'm feeling quite emotional and needed to pour out my thoughts.

Anyway, tomorrow is weigh-in day and I'm eager to see what the scale will read. Till then.

Be safe.

We're Doing This Again. Day 1

It's been ages since I posted something on here. How have you guys been?

2020 started on a terrible note with me losing my Mum. Months of depression led to me stuffing my face with all sorts of of junk. Of course, with the metabolism I have, it was only a matter of time before I messed up all my hard work.

So, here we are, 6lbs shy from where it all began in the first place. A part of me is embarrassed that I;m back at this weight, but the other half realized that life isn't a linear journey. Sometimes things do not go according to plan and it is how you handle the situation that really matters.

That being said, I finally started the One2One diet again today, 4th May 2021. For those that don't know much about the plan, you are basically replacing foods with meal replacement shakes, soups, smoothies and savory meals. This program forces the body into fat burning mode, since there are no carbs available for the body to use as energy. The program which comes in various stages, allows you to discipline yourself with the Sole Source stage for about 12 weeks before introducing normal foods gradually into your diet.

I find that doing this strict diet may be the kick in the butt I need to get my weight back in check. With the joint aches I've been experiencing, I daresay losing some kilos will turn the situation around.

The day started on a great note. I must say that being very busy with work also took my mind off food. Sipping green tea also helped with suppressing my appetite and I've had one meal so far.

Starting weight is 247lbs and the plan is to get to Onederland by September. Will be logging daily and posting my meals.

Today's meals are Cappuccino Shake, Original Porridge and Green Pesto Pasta.

Wish me luck. 

Maintenance is Hard.

Yes. Maintaining the weight loss can be pretty daunting, especially when you've been 80lbs overweight for as long as you can remember. Sometimes, fear grips you when you see the scale moving in an upward direction even after a relaxing day out with friends. 

Sometimes, I remind myself that a day off will not bring me back to square one if I do the right thing 99% of the time and exercise like I'm supposed to do.

That being said, my weight is still hovering between 75kg and 80kg. I'm my happiest at 78kg, but wouldn't mind going down to 74kg or lower. The current plan is to come down to 74kg, and then decide what to do next.

It does feel good to not be obese. 

100th Day on Cambridge Weight Plan

Wow! Now I know why procrastinating can lead to a wasted year. When I started the program on the 13th of March, my motto was to take things a day at a time. That strategy worked! I have managed to do 12 weeks on Step 1, a week on Step 2 and then go back to Step 1. Determination absolutely leads to success. All we need is to just put in the effort and trust the process.

Today is exactly 100 days since I started the Cambridge Weight Plan. I still maintain that it is the easiest diet I have ever done in my entire life. Seeing the numbers drop consistently was enough motivation to just keep going. I have lost almost 50 lbs in 100 days and I feel more confident and healthy. My blood pressure which was always hovering around 130/90 or 120/80 is now at 100/70.

I have started taking swimming lessons and exercising is so much more fun than it ever used to be. A number of people hear about the diet and think it isn't realistic and try to discourage me, but I never budge. They weren't there when I had to buy new clothes every single month because the old ones wouldn't fit. Neither were they around when I would wake up choking for air in the middle of the night.

The program in my opinion is realistic as it helps you change your relationship with food whilst training you on portion control through the Steps program. So you start with just the products, and begin to introduce normal food as you lose the weight and incorporate exercise into your routine.

I'm so happy and can't wait to see what happens by the end of 2018, as I have dedicated this year to ensuring that I enter 2019 as a healthy, non-obese gal.

Here's to another 100 days by God's grace.

Days 44 - 64

Wow! It's been that long. I've still been on plan but have been too busy to post on here. The plan is going pretty well and I'm still losing, in case you were wondering whether I fell off.

Today is Day 64 and I have lost 35lbs in total. I'm super happy about that, as I can finally wear a number of clothes that didn't even fit three years ago because of my weight gain. The plan now is to hold off buying new clothes till it's really necessary.

Anyhoo, I have 20 days left to complete Step 1 and move to Step 2. I'm a bit nervous about the fact that I will be introducing real food but, I'm sure the meal planning is what I'm worried about. At the moment I don't have to think about weighing, cooking and measuring my calories, but from Step 2 I'm going to have to deal with that. I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

My consultant entered me for a summer weight loss challenge spanning twelve weeks. The goal is to lose at least 4.4lbs each week till the end of the 12-week period, translating to a total of about 52lbs. On average I lose 3lbs meaning that if I'm able to keep this going for twelve weeks I could lose an additional 36lbs to what I've already lost.

This is going to be exciting and I will keep you posted.

Cheers.

Days 22-35

Still on track. Lost a total of 18lbs in four weeks and lost, an additional 2.9lbs in Week 5. So far this has been my lowest loss, but it is better than nothing at all, or a gain. 

I've stayed on track 100%. Thank God for the ketosis that takes away the hunger. Drinking 4L of water daily has been pretty hard. I usually average 3L daily but I'm trying to do more.

I'm almost halfway through Step 1 and I'm hoping to have lost at least 50lbs at the end of twelve weeks. That would be phenomenal (fingers crossed).

On the non scale victory front, I wore a pair of trousers that I haven't been able to wear since I bought them in 2016, which is great. I also wore a blouse that became too tight to wear last year due to my weight gain today. It fit quite comfortably and will probably be lose by the end of the eight week if I keep losing.

The food isn't bad either. I am totally in love with the spaghetti bolognese and cous cous, a dash of pepper and they actually taste like food prepared at home. Who knew diet food could be yummy?

The chicken tikka is alright but, the soups are definitely not for me.

Anyway, I need to get back to work. Talk to y'all later.

Cheers.

Starting All Over With The Cambridge Weight Plan.

After deep thought and consideration, I've finally decided to try the Cambridge Weight Plan. I know a lot of people are going to ask why I won't just do the normal exercise and diet thing. Truth is I've done that and achieved minimal to moderate levels of success. I either lose till I'm halfway through to my goal weight and then give up when I hit a plateau.

After carefully reading about the plan and meeting with a CWP consultant, I started the program yesterday, 14th March 2018. For those that don't know much about the plan, you are basically replacing foods with meal replacement shakes, soups, smoothies and savoury meals. This program forces the body into fat burning mode, since there are no carbs available for the body to use as energy. The program which comes in various stages, allows you to discipline yourself with the Sole Source stage for about 12 weeks before introducing normal foods gradually into your diet.

To be honest, I was quite skeptical when I heard about the program, but that was until I saw someone I've always known to be big lose tons of weight on the program. That was my cue to try.

Today is Day 2 and so far it's been great. I won't lie and say I haven't resisted the urge to engage in mindless snacking ( I tend to like roasted maize and groundnuts in the afternoon), but with my goal in mind and the grace of the most high God, we shall overcome.

Starting weight is 253lbs and I hope to at least leave the 200s by June.

Let's see how this week goes.

Has It Been 5 Months?

Wow! Time sure does fly. I didn't realize how long it's been since I last put up a post. Oh well, better late than never, right?

So, I guess this is where I tell you that the weight loss thing has been a breeze,  I've lost a gazillion pounds and can finally fit into those size 12 jeans. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to disappoint y'all today.

I'm currently sitting at 230.78 lbs after going through a cycle of 1 lb gains and losses over the last couple of months. Before you even mention the P word, let me stop you right there. It can't be, Not so soon. Or can it happen after a 30-something pound loss? I refuse to believe it.

Anyways, in the quest to lose the extra 30lbs and hopefully more before December, my dietitian has modified my plan, AGAIN! Now I eat fruit for breakfast, limited carbs for lunch and soups for dinner, with adequate amounts of protein of course. For someone who loves her rice, this has been tough, but I get better with each day.

Well folks, that's what I've been up to in a nutshell. I will try to post updates frequently.

Have a lovely weekend.

Till next time.

XOXO.

Weigh In 8 & Low Carb

Last week's weight: 243.5 lbs

This week's weight: 242.2 lbs

A loss of 1.3 lbs this week. Though I was excited with my loss, the dietitian indicated that per my plan I should be losing more. After deliberation, we agreed that switching things up may be a good idea. For that reason, I will now be doing a low-carb diet with adequate amounts of protein.

My calorie allowance has also been reduced to 1200; from the initial 1400.

I start on Monday, as today happens to be the birthday of a family member and there is going to be CAKE!

Let's see how the coming week goes.

Cheers.

Weigh In 6

Last Week's Weight: 245.9 lbs

This Week's Weight: 244.2 lbs

A loss of 1.7 lbs this week.

I think I overdid the peckish eating today. Thankfully I've reined myself in and won't be doing this anytime soon; till Christmas perhaps.

Cheers.

Weigh In 3

Last week's weight : 249.7 lbs

This week's weight: 247.7 lbs

This week was a good week, I lost 2 lbs. Yayy!

Anyway, on the clothes front, some old clothes that were too tight are becoming too loose. Exercise-wise, I didn't do any exercise this week. Was battling a nasty cold and was too scared to go for my morning walks; weird but true :).

I think seeing the dietitian was the best decision I've made all year... and I have made a lot of decisions.

I decided not to set any major goals as I hate disappointments. My only goal is to lose something each week. Whether it is 0.5, 1, 2 or 2.2, all I want is to lose something. Know what I mean?

Hope your week went as well as my mine. Feel free to share.

Cheers.

Weigh In 3

As usual, I went for my weekly visit to the dietitian on Saturday for my review and weigh in.

Last week's weight: 251.5 lbs

Saturday's weight: 249.7 lbs

That means I lost 1.8 lbs this time around. I'll take it! 

On the food front... we finally figured out what had caused the low loss at last week's weigh in. Would you believe that I was confidently eating frozen mixed vegetables, when the sweet corn and green peas, which are a part of that mix were actually sabotaging my hard work?

I should have known, right? Green peas and corn are quite on the higher side of the calorie chain, even though they are healthy. Imagine if I were taking 2 cups of mixed veggies as a substitute for 2 cups of lettuce or cabbage; the horror!

Anyways, now that I know, I'm going to take those two fellas sparingly.

Off to work now. Will catch up with you guys later.

Cheers.

Eating That Won't Make A Difference And Other Things I Have To Deal With....

Tomorrow will mark three weeks since I decided to put an end to this weight gaining exercise that has been the story of my life. It's been a great and surprisingly good experience so far. My plan is more focused on diet as that has always been the major problem. Exercising is on the light side, as I aim to do at least 20 minutes of some activity three times a week.

At the moment, I am trying to do Shaun T's Cize Dance Workout and boy.... that exercise is no joke. I was sweating by the eighth minute of the Crazy 8's. 

Anyways, back to the main issue that is the source of my rant on this, quite sunny afternoon. To all my weight loss blogging pals out there, I must give you kudos for managing to deal with all the weird s%$t  people say to you when they find out that you are eating clean and trying to lose weight. So far the ones I have had to deal with are:

1. "What harm will eating this do? It won't make a difference"

If it won't make a difference, then eat it yourself! It shouldn't bother anyone whether I decide to eat or not. For Pete's sake, a calorie will always be a calorie, whether it is a bite or a sip.

2. "Are you sure that will be enough to satisfy you?"

Seriously? Are you the one giving me grocery shopping money, or am I eating for you? Mtcheew! That question always drives me up the wall. Each time I'm having lunch at work, someone always has something to say about how small my portions are. My solution now is to use an opaque food flask that makes it impossible for anyone except me to see the quantity of food I am eating.

3. "If you lose weight, you won't look as pretty"

Yeah. I didn't realize that you those saying that valued beauty over being able to reduce the risk of developing hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Besides, how can people who have never seen you slim even know how you would look at a healthier weight? That is something I just can't seem to fathom. 

At the end of the day, I am doing this for me and me alone. They don't know how many nights I have cried when my favorite pair of jeans couldn't fit anymore because I gained 20 extra pounds or, the number of times I have had to stay away from church because all my church clothes couldn't fit anymore.

This journey to lose over 100lbs is definitely going to take at least a year, but I am prepared to take things a day at a time and focus on losing something every week. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Any of you out there with similar experiences? Feel free to comment and share them.

Cheers.

Weigh In

I previously mentioned that I had enlisted the help of a professional in my quest to shed the excess pounds. Well, so far so good. By God's grace I have been able to follow instructions and not cheat.

This morning I was at the dietitian's office for my weekly weigh in and the results were as follows:

Last Week's Weight: 254.8 lbs

This Week's Weight: 252.1 lbs

Yes! I lost 2.7 lbs, which is in line with my goal of losing 2 lbs every week. I have lost a total of 10.3 lbs in two weeks. I am not too surprised though, as I figured that my body wasn't used to the drastic change in diet, leading to a loss of over 7 lbs in the first week.

Anyways, meals weren't bad today. I think I have figured out how to enjoy good food in a healthier manner. For now I am not allowed to take snacks, since my meals are quite filling. My dietitian indicated that we could have the snack conversation when I have lost about 50 lbs :). Taking things one day at a time.

Deep breath.... I can do this through Christ who strengthens me.

I Finally Sought Help.

After months of trying and failing miserably to lose weight since my last weigh in, I finally sought the help of a professional. As I sat on my bed one night watching the Biggest Loser episodes I realized that my problem has always been with making the right food choices.

So, I enlisted the help of a pretty cool dietitian whose practice is thankfully, not too far from home. My first visit was pretty cool. Measurements and before photos were taken in addition to my weight.

Though it is going to cost me a pretty penny to do this, I decided to keep visiting that office till I reach my goal weight. Heck! I may even continue on maintenance.

Anyways, my dietitian gave me a meal plan to follow based on foods I love. What I love about this plan is that, though the portions look small, they are surprisingly able to keep you going to the next meal time. In order not to injure myself due to how heavy I am, I have decided not to start any serious exercises until I have lost at least 5-10kg. So far it seems like I will get there soon by God's grace.

Tomorrow will be my second weigh in since I started two weeks ago and I am looking forward to seeing a loss on the scale, as I have been a good soldier in this war against the bulge.

Wish me luck.

Weigh In : Week 1

So the first weigh in is already here. This week I was consistent with my workouts. I exercised from Monday to Saturday and I'm hoping to start the C25K on Tuesday since I will be working out indoors tomorrow. 

Alright, let's get to it.

Last week's weight was 118.4kg.

This week's weight is:

I lost 1.3kg. That's the equivalent of 2.86lbs. I'm just to keep on taking things one day at a time. I have 33 weeks left in 2016. I pray that God gives me the strength to exercise and eat right at least 6 days in each of those 33 weeks.

On meal prepping, I have sorted out my meals for the week, Chopped up my fruits and vegetables, Grilled some chicken breast and prepared jollof rice and kontonmire stew. This week's meals are going to include lots of rice and vegetables.

My plan is to eat healthier versions of the foods I love and not go eating entirely new things. This is a lifestyle change that I intend to keep doing so I will keep eating my rice, yam, plantain and potatoes in smaller quantities. 

Reboot Begins.

So, I finally got serious and started my new regime yesterday. I even weighed in to make sure that the weekly weigh-ins happen.

My weight as at yesterday morning :(

Yesterday was quite a busy day. I went for a walk and burnt some calories. Luckily I was able to get another Garmin FR70 at a good price and that help me monitor how much I had burnt. Removed my HRM chest strap before remembering to take a picture.

I also did some meal prepping for the week. Made enough vegetable (cabbage, carrot and green pepper) and chicken luncheon meat stew to last for four days.

Paired portions with a cup of rice and a cup of wok noodles for lunch on Monday and Tuesday. Will also be making sandwiches with the cold cut turkey bacon and pita bread I bought. I also grilled some chicken breasts and chopped them up for my salads.

I intend to ensure that every meal I eat this week comes from my kitchen. Today I will complete my meal prepping exercise by getting some avocado, pineapples, mangoes and lettuce. Will share pictures with you as I go.

Let the week begin.

Weigh In No.4, Butt Pain and Exercise Frequency.....

Yeah, you read correctly. My butt hurts like hell. I don't know if it's because I used the elliptical after such a long period. Could it be the cause? Or perhaps I'm building muscle there. lol!

My week was a great one. I exercised throughout; all 7 days! Yayy! I even went out with dumbbells on Thursday and gave my arms an additional workout. Talk about meaning business! My eating was also very interesting. I realized that I'm needing less and lesser food by the day because I'm eating more vegetables than ever. Once I kept in the mind the servings of carbs I could consume, everything else went fine.

So, I guess it's time to see if all the hard work erased the previous week's gain.

Previous Weigh In: 209.4 lbs
Today's Weigh In: 207.5 lbs
Loss: 1.9 lbs

I'll take what I can get. After all, it's a journey.

Have a lovely week folks.