Stats Update

Dave & I on New Years Eve. (drunk.... shhhh)

There has been such dramatic change in my weight in the last few weeks I decided to do a stats update again......

Since 9/5/2007

Cm's Lost

weight = 23.2kg

Chest = 14cm

Upper Arm = 8cm

Abdom = 13cm

Waist = 19cm

Tummy = 18cm

Hips = 17cm

Thigh = 14cm

Knee = 11.5cm

Ankle = 1.5cm

Neck = 5cm
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Total Loss =121cm



WOW.... that's 23 cm in 3 weeks. I noticed as I was doing the measurements that it was basically 3 cm off each area, its good to know I am shrinking evenly.

I hope this continues.... but if not, I am enjoying it while it lasts.

Cheers Tarn xxx

Is Ketosis the Answer ?

I've been thinking.... (mmm dangerous)

I am not eating any carbohydrates, my breath has started to smell, as does my urine and I am loosing weight faster than I ever have.... Am I in Ketosis ?

I went to kiss Dave (hubby) this morning and he lets out a EEEWWW and screws his face up like I have leprosy. He then tells me my breath is really bad and I have to say it didn't feel that great either. I then realised that my mouth had tasted weird for a week or so and I have been chewing on the old chewy to get rid of the taste. I had put this down to not eating as much as often.

I didn't do Optifast or Tony Ferguson pre-op which puts you into ketosis, but had read about it and the side effects of bad breath due to acetone being excreted out of your body as the ketones are converted from fat tissue to fuel...... could this be what was happening ?????

I went to work today and questioned the pharmacist, who told me that it was indeed possible to put yourself into ketosis if you consumed less that 30g carbs per day... (that's me) consumed a diet higher in protein (me to) and as I said I have the smelly breath and loosing the weight finally.

I have also done a bit of googling and found out that there is no danger in being in ketosis .

"While ever you are carrying excess body fat, feel well, sleep well and are stable in your moods having no problem with lipid values, blood pressure or blood sugar levels you may continue for six months or more."

I am seeing my GP this week and will ask him to do a ketosis test and check all of my levels to see if 1. I am in ketosis and 2. It is safe for me to be so.

Anyway.... it was just a thought...

Cheers Tarn xxx

I Think I Finally Get It !!!!!

I have spoken to lots of bandster.... and I know we all have different stories about how hard or how easy it is, and so far mine has been of the struggling kind. I seem to loose a few kilos then plateau for a month or so, then go down another 5 and stop and so on...... FRUSTRATING

Well since just before Xmas I seem to have hit a spot where things have been smoother, whether that means I am at a sweat spot or not... I can't tell you, but the ride is smoother.

I am loosing weight nearly every day, even if it is only 0.1 or 0.2kg I am doing it gradually and regularly and besides the first week this is the first time that has happened, and I am enjoying it.

Not only that ,other people and especially my husband are getting excited for me, and it is very encouraging. I catch glimpses of myself and think WOW you look heaps younger, or GEE look how great your shoulders look, and GOD !!! it is a nice feeling to view yourself in a positive light for a change.

My rings are getting really loose, to the point where I am loosing them of a night time in bed. I now have to take them off and only wear them of a day. My undies are huge and my shoes are too big, my necklaces actually feel comfy instead of choking me, and my bras are HUGE !!!

All these things are fantastic, its like you find a new secret achievement everyday. A few months back I went and bought a size 18 3/4 denim pants that were firm on me (I started in size 22) and have pretty much been living in them, but yesterday I was told by my mother and husband that they looked like shit catchers because they were so bagging around the arse on me. So today I went and bought myself size 16 pants... and not 16 in the plus section (which is more like an 18) I am talking Rockmans size 16... WHOOOO HOOOO.

The scales say 93.4kg at the moment and I can actually see myself getting to my 85kg by my birthday on 26th April if this keeps up. Now that will make me VERY Happy. My bandiversary is on the 9th May and 85 kg would mean 30kgs lost in 12 months.... can't be unhappy about that now....

Good luck banded ones

Cheers Tarn xxx

Update on Stats

Thought it was about time that I measured myself. The weigh has been moving and the comments are flying, so I thought an update was called for..... here goes ...

Since 9/5/2007
Cm's Lost

weight = 18.9kg
Chest = 11cm
Upper Arm = 7cm
Abdom = 10cm
Waist = 16cm
Tummy = 14cm
Hips = 14cm
Thigh = 11cm
Knee = 9.5cm
Ankle = 1.5cm
Neck = 4cm
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Total Loss = 98 cm


UNBELIEVABLE !!!!!!!!


I'm happy

Cheers Tarn xx