The New Year Part 1
Well before we launch into the New Year I will first go back and recap last year….
But before even that, I would like say a big thank you to everyone out there who has followed this blog, put up with my tardiness in posting and left feedback over the last 12 months I have found them incredibly motivating and encouraging.
A special big thank you to spike!, sideliner, nellc and lovehandles for their prolific posts, gentle nudges and kicks up the bum – all of which I duly needed. Thanks guys I hope you keep it up this year!
I should be able to blog a bit more regularly now that the Christmas and New Year rush is over at work, although these days I always seem to be busy!
Last year my goal was to lose between 25-30 kilos, unfortunately I fell a bit short, although I had lost 23 kilos a couple of weeks before Christmas my Christmas excess meant I lost a total of 21 kilos for the year. Although I was initially disappointed with this I haven’t gained any more weight and have in fact lost a kilo since Christmas - maybe the 2 kilos was all alcohol 
This is the first time in my life that I have lost this much weight and kept it off over such an extended time, several years ago while doing a protein style diet I lost a similar amount of weight in about half the time but put it all back on by the end of the year and then added to it the next. I think the main reason I am being so successful this time is my more realistic approach to weight loss.
I finally made the realisation that there is no magic bullet. It takes time, patience and a daily determination to change the bad habits that got me into this situation in the first place. So off into the New Year I go….now I just need a plan…..stayed tuned!
Posted: January 10th, 2008 under General, the weight in!.
Comments: 6
Comments
Comment from Spike!
Time: January 29, 2008, 7:59 am
Crikey! The year has started! Congratulations and well done for 2007. Won’t it be wonderful when another 21kg moves on out?
Comment from Spike!
Time: February 11, 2008, 11:59 am
How are things going with your weight loss journey? I was going back over your blog entries since you started and want to remind you why you are doing all this - and I quote you “…being an example to my son really hit the mark, if I am honest with myself he is the reason I started this process. I have plenty of motivation from many aspects of my life to do this, but he has been the catalyst. I don’t want to sound morbid but being around while he grows up is a real motivator in getting off my arse and getting out there, as is having the energy to keep up with him.” So, even though you are not blogging regularly, I really hope you have not taken your eye off the target. Cheers.
Comment from Sideliner
Time: February 19, 2008, 5:55 pm
From 10 January to 19 February I make it nearly 6 weeks or 41 days. Too long and want to know why you have been so quiet. Thank you for the mention in relation to kicks up the proverbial - here’s a boot (!) for your efforts.
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Comment from Sideliner
Time: March 18, 2008, 1:50 pm
Way to go Tony. These are little obstacles sent to see how real we are about our decisions. I know you have the determination of your rugby team if you so want it, so go for it, and don’t let the perceived challenge get in your way. Run with the ball, don’t drop it and head for that goal post. It’s not far now.
Comment from Sideliner
Time: May 5, 2008, 2:59 pm
Hellooooooo? Tony? Are you still there? What’s happening?
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