My name is Leah and I'm 23 from Australia. I've pretty much been overweight my whole life. I've lost weight numerous times because I keep going back to my old eating habits. Well not this time.... I'm going to succeed. So join me as I lose these last few kilos to get to my goal weight of 55 kg.

Height: 162cm / 5'3
Current Weight: 65 kg
Goal Weight: 55 kg
Protein Powder

Ok so what do people recommend for a protein powder that has 2g or less carbs. I also want a nice flavour if that’s possible :)

So what’s your suggestions?

LiveFit Phase 3

So this week I started Phase 3. I have to admit I hate it. I haven’t done any of the sprints or some of the weird moves. I also discovered I can’t skip very well. Having a cold doesn’t help with the breathing either so everything feels 20 times harder. I guess I will just have to overcome my fears and just do it.

Three weeks left to decide what I want to do next. I want a set plan because I like having something to follow, so if anyone has any recommendations… Let me know.

Hi Leah, I just wanted to let you know you're not alone and I will share your journey with you. I am in limbo at the moment as well after struggling for years with Bulimia, restricting calories and excessive exercise disorder. You should be proud of yourself for putting this out there and love yourself for who you are, not what you weigh (which is almost impossible I know!). I was wondering where in Oz are you? I'm in chilly Canberra. Kate x

 Anonymous

Aww thanks Kate… This was a really nice message. It means a lot. Please come off anon and talk to me. I won’t bite. Oh and I’m in WA xx

Must Remember

Do not go food shopping hungry! Went from feeling fine to wanting to buy every snack in the shop. I wanted to give in… I really thought about it but I didn’t. Feeling just a lil bit proud of myself right now.

Cry out for help

Ok so I didn’t really want to have to admit this because then it just seems like I’m failing but the last week or so I’ve been falling into old habits. I’ve been eating to excess then waking up and doing it all over again…. Eating healthy well what’s that. Yesterday I felt so sick and I was back on track until I got home from work and remembered everything that was still left in the house. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I wanted to cry because I knew I shouldn’t eat it but I wanted to so bad. Well I ate it and today have worked up feeling like I’ve never felt before. I don’t want to be like before… Binge lose the weight then binge again until I’m just binging all the time. I hate the word binge.

So does anyone have any tips on how to overcome this? I’ve already thrown out the remaining items and I’m normally ok during the day, it’s just night time.

Jealousy

As much as I hate to admit this… When I see someone I can’t stand having lost weight and looking awesome, it really makes me want to work harder so I can look better than them haha.

Blah

Today wasn’t exactly the greatest for eating. I’ve been doing so well for the last 5 months, having the odd treat here and there but the last few weeks I’ve just been craving a lot of food I don’t normally have. Tonight I gave in and ate pretty much what I wanted. Even eating it, the food wasn’t very nice yet I kept on putting it in my mouth. I just felt like I needed to eat it and couldn’t ‘waste’ it and throw it out. I guess I still have a long way to go to get over that. Now I feel really full and uncomfortable. However, tomorrow is a new day and it’s back to eating healthy. I’m already looking forward to it.

Squats

Does anyone have any tips on how to perfect my squat technique? I try to go low but I’m not having much luck.

torunwithcurves:

10 Reason You Eat When You’re Not Actually Hungry
To cope. But if you turn to food for emotional reasons, you won’t resolve the underlying issues.
Out of boredom. But eating can only last for so long—and then you have an afternoon to fill!
Because other people are eating. Check in with your hunger level to see if you really need it.
Because food is there. If you’re unable to nix the trigger food altogether, move the treats out of sight—you’ll be less likely to grab a handful.
Because it’s a special occasion. Celebrations are about the people, not the food.
Because you’re tired. A change of scenery might be just the ticket to battle the afternoon lull.
Because the clock says so. Don’t just eat when the clock tells you to! When mealtime hits, use it as a cue to check in with your current hunger level.
Because it’s free (or cheap). Always check in with your body’s hunger level before you automatically fill your plate with a freebie.
Because you can’t say no to food pushers. You can always set the fork down or share the cake with neighbors or co-workers, or simply eat just a small portion.
Because you suffer from clean plate syndrome. To prevent overeating, take stock throughout your meal to gauge how hungry you are; you might find that you don’t need those last few bites after all.