55 and Livin' in the low 70's

Just had my 55th Birthday. Friends said it wouldn't be long till my weight and my age are the same. Hopefully only my age will increase from here on.

Weight today is 72.6kgs.

It is really funny how the weight can stagnate for a couple of weeks then all of a sudden is drops again. Just before my trip to Bali I was 80kgs, (and it seemed like it took forever to get down out of the 80's) so I have lost 7.4kgs in two months.

Not sure were it will stop. Originally my dietitian said my goal weight would be between 65 & 69kgs, but given that it is still dropping at a steady rate and that I still feel that could comfortably get down to about 60kgs. I am only 5'2" tall (or short)

Latest Food Fad - Satay Chicken and brown rice. I buy it from my local Chinese Take Away and the have it over the next couple of days, either for lunch or dinner. One $14 meal lasts for at least 3 meals, now that is economical.

73's

I'm now down to 73.6kgs. Wow what a journey this has been.

Since the New Year began, I have been able to catch up with some friends that I had not seen in the last 12 months. All were really surprised at my weight loss. All were really pleased for the new me. One even saying that I looked 20 years younger. I did tell her that she needed to get her eyes checked as I only feel 10 years younger.

I am starting a savings fund for the tummy tuck and boob job that I will need in the next 18 month. The loose skin is not as much as I thought it would be, the boobs are the worst, thank God for bra's.

2010 - Back to Work

Well with Christmas over and back to work, I am feeling really good as my weight loss is continuing at a slow but steady pace. Now down to 74.1kgs.

Over the Christmas period I ate a few things that have been off the menu ie chocolate covered almonds, Christmas cake. I must say that I did eat in moderation as I was paranoid that I would either put weight on or get a dose of 'Dumping'.

I have been looking after my grandson for the last couple of days, he is 6 and full of energy. We went fishing and flying kites, when the rain let up. No need to go to the gym when I have him around to keep me on my toes.

It is so good to be able to keep up with him now.

For Christmas I was given mainly gift vouchers (my request) so that I could replenish my wardrobe. My sister and I hit the sales at Erina, after Boxing Day. Bought some really nice Sportscraft capri length (nearly long on me) pants in size 14. And as all the Bond's big girl undies, that I used to wear, are now like sailing boat sails on me now, I was able to replace them with lovely lacy size 14's.

My next purchase will be some good clothes as I have a couple of weddings coming up, one in March the other in April.

Also went to a clairvoyant, Jackie, she is one of the most accurate that I have been too (mind you I have only been now to 3). Amongst other things she said she could see me travelling to Canada & Alaska, also China and Bali again. I did ask were the money was coming from and she said "they will provide", so I raced out and bought a Lotto ticket in the big $30 million draw, but I guess the travel isn't happening yet as I didn't win a thing.