Introduction to "Bikini by Xmas"

WELCOME

Welcome to "Bikini by Xmas" the blogg site I have set up to track my progress towards my goal of wearing a Bikini by Xmas (as if the title didn't give it away).

In the previous year (2006) I lost 23 kilos but have been yo-yo-ing since about September last year to the point that at once stage, fairly recently, I realised that I had gained back 7 kilograms. Needless to say I panicked and decided to revisit my old weight loss tools and refocus on what was important to me, namely never, EVER, gaining back those lost kilos.

So recently I have been hitting the gym, tracking all my food intake and making a concerted effort to "be good" and I have shifted 5 of those kilos (some days it's 6 but I do fluctuate a lot).

It hasn't been easy, in fact, some days it feels like the hardest thing I've ever done (sorry Qld Anti-Smoking Group, losing weight and keeping it off is _harder_ than quitting smoking!).

I'm not naturally interested in fruit, vegies, or exercise, the 3 vital components to maintaining or losing weight, and I've certainly never been interested in "portion control", but I've had to face some hard facts on this journey and here they are

* Some people may be able to eat what they like and never get fat, I am not one of those people
* It will always ALWAYS be a struggle, and I will have to struggle more than most
* I will always have to exercise
* I will always have to watch what I eat and how much I eat
* I can drink alcohol if I want, I can also watch the kilos hop on for a free ride if I do so - I have to accept this
* None of the above is fair, but where is it written down that life is supposed to be fair?
* I will never have a healthy relationship with chocolate fudge, it's best that I never let it into the house
* Diet shakes will never work - they just delay the inevitable, learning to manage real food responsibly
* I am the ONLY person who can do this for me, and I am really the ONLY person who will do this for me
* People who think I am weak or unattractive because of my weight are shit-heads and shallow. I am better off without their poisonous thoughts and behaviour in my life.

So there you have it.

Every week at least, possibly more often if I am home or have exciting news to share, I will update this page with my progress. Please feel free to post questions or comments, we all know that I'm opinionated and hot-headed but I actually do listen and think about your thoughts more than you might believe.

All I ask is that you don't use my surname or yours in the postings. Just to keep things secure and safe.

Regards

Kate, Bikini-Gal