Update on Me- just so you know I am not dead. :) [Archive]

lubbing5cherubs

24th July 2009, 05:29 PM

Hi Some of you know that I been missing for a bit. I have had to have a major change in my life. I was way overweight to the point where it was affecting my health. I was 37 years old when I moved in here from Winton weighing in at 135kg. I developed angina, sleep apnoe and high blood pressure and diabetes. So I had to do something or I was not going to see myself 40 or to see my kids grow up.And as a mum that loves being around my kids that was not good enough. Well I decided to take the pull by the horns and do something about it. This is the outcome now I am presently weighing in at 106.8kg. I have managed to loose 10 dress sizes, still got a long way to get down to my healthy weight range for my hieght is 64kgbut I am working on it. I am now off all medication . This takes time out of my day. As soon as I finish this journey I will be back doing some turning. Plus started working which cuts more into my time turning but I will be back that is a promise to me. I love and I miss it but I will get back. I do read your posts but just not participating much in the forum as i bit rusty if you know what I mean. Cobwebs have grown.
bye Toni
PS this photo is not me at my biggest but it the biggest photo i have of me:B
the most recent one of me I have since lost another 7kg off that one.:U

tea lady

24th July 2009, 05:59 PM

Doing well:2tsup: Definitely looking a bit healthier and happier in the second pics.:cool:

wheelinround

24th July 2009, 06:17 PM

well done Toni keep at it :2tsup:

chrisb691

24th July 2009, 07:39 PM

Good for you Toni, keep up the good work. Try and keep us updated on how you are going. It can get a bit quiet in here without you. :2tsup:

prozac

24th July 2009, 09:45 PM

What a transformation Toni!:2tsup: You will be an inspiration to the rest of us :rolleyes:, well I mean me. I'll look out for updates, and more WIP shots. What sort of finish do you think you'll use?:)

You go girl.

bsrlee

24th July 2009, 10:43 PM

Watch out for those desperates from 'Reality TV' with a rubber cheque book! Good work - and I know its work.

springwater

24th July 2009, 10:59 PM

:) :2tsup:

Big Shed

24th July 2009, 11:23 PM

Wow Toni, what a journey you have embarked on and already with such great results.

Keep it up, you and yours will be forever thankful for it.:2tsup:

Studley 2436

24th July 2009, 11:35 PM

Brilliant stuff Toni.

I did meet someone once who was as much as 150kg. She had got herself down to about 80 when I met her. Her strategy was to do one thing every week. Just something that was going to improve her health. Didn't have to be anything heroic, it might be going from 4 pieces of toast to 3 pieces of toast for breakfast, or dropping the toast and having cereal and fruit.

Anyway good for you. I do have something that you might find helpful. It is going to sound boots and all but it is really pretty doable. The Army has a fitness regime on the defence recruiting website. It starts slow and builds up. It gives you days off and isn't anything monstrous. They did have a part of it where you do pushups and situps. 10 of each then 8 then 6 and that is that sessions work done. You can do the numbers to suit your level of fitness though. Try 6,4 and 2 if you like to start there. Aim to add on two each week. The idea isn't to kill yourself it is to improve your health.

The old story was to go hard or go home. They have found that to be wrong now. It just caused too much injury. For you that method isn't useful. Anyway enough preaching from me, I just wanted to encourage you and say you are a champ and stick with it.

Studley

lubbing5cherubs

25th July 2009, 12:06 AM

Thank you for the support.
Prozac: What finish will I use? I think I might just go raw material. Might be a bit sticky other wise :D

STUDLEY: just found that website. WOW that a workout allright. The pushup and the situp probably could do that now but the run for 1.5km morning then bike in the afternoon not yet. That running can't do very far yet but i am working on it. I am only up to run for 1 minute and wallk for 1 minute. Stuffed knee from carrying the weight. Waiting on see a specialist for it now. My GP thinks I done the tendon in it. But it happen. My goal is to get up to running a 5km run

again thanks for your support
Toni

Studley 2436

25th July 2009, 12:26 AM

There's a lot of stuff there Toni.

Check out the bit that is getting fit for the Army in one month, or something like that.

If you want a workout try the SAS version. They give you a pack and a compass and you have to navigate up a mountain and back down again in the set time. About 20 km. They they ramp this up and up, include torture that makes waterboarding seem no big deal. Finally when you have passed every test, they go great you are good enough all you have to do to pass selection is put this 55kg pack on and march 60km. See you when you get there.

Then just when you feel great about getting past selection they let you into the barracks give you a beret with the winged dagger and say OK now you are on cycle. It lasts 18 months and if you make it past that you will be a proper member of the SAS!

Back on civvy street where people like us live, you don't have to kill yourself but if you are doing enough to get your pulse up and do a little bit more each week then you are getting somewhere aren't you? Try doing a good walk for 45 minutes 4 or 5 times a week. When you get to it I think bikes are good if you have knee troubles but I don't know for sure. Don't worry about the running, you are trying to be healthy which is different from being superwoman or making the Army.

Studley

lubbing5cherubs

25th July 2009, 12:34 AM

Yes I am definitely healthier. When I started my Personal trainer could only work me for 3 minutes and we had to stop for 5 minutes. I was so unfit. Now I can do most things he asks me. I have conquered walking up castle hill. I have conquered doing body attack. I have conquered doing 100 situp and push up consecutively. I make these goals for myself that I want to acheive and that it I go for it. My next acheivement I want to get to is double digits which is another 7kg away but I know I can get there.
But next year in July my goal is to walk from Corfeild to Winton it is 83km, it a walk over 3 days. But to me that would be fun especially as the last time they saw me I was a huge heifer. LOL
Toni
bye Toni

Studley 2436

25th July 2009, 12:42 AM

now I am embarrassed and I think I had better go buy some weights get the runners out and do something positive for me!

Studley

I must be slacking

Ad de Crom

25th July 2009, 02:04 AM

Hi Toni, I'm glad that you're aware of the danger of overweight. Well as I can see you're on the right track. Keep up Toni.
Ad

Jim Carroll

25th July 2009, 10:15 AM

Excellent work Toni. I am sure you get lots of support from the family as well and they would all love to see a healthier mum.

It would also give them inspration for their own future,

tea lady

25th July 2009, 10:23 AM

:cool: I recommend tai chi. :) All my friends are sick of me saying that to them for some reason, but it has done wonders for me. And has made me feel like doing stuff is making me stronger, not wearing me out.:rolleyes: And I just fell like running, rather than sleeping.:cool:

lubbing5cherubs

25th July 2009, 01:19 PM

thanks TL, i do body balance once a week it does have tai chi moves and breathing and followed by 10 minutes just relaxing. Something that is awesome something i don't do for myself so it is special
bye Toni

prozac

25th July 2009, 04:19 PM

dai sensei

25th July 2009, 07:59 PM

Well done Toni :brava

Keep it going :2tsup:

Harry72

25th July 2009, 10:40 PM

Doing well Toni, good for you:)

tea lady

25th July 2009, 11:36 PM

Tex B

26th July 2009, 10:25 AM

Kudos, Toni. You've already accomplished way more than most people, and if you're eating differently (as it sounds like you are) the weight should continue to come off over time.

Can be a frustratingly slow process, but very rewarding.

Keep up the good work!

Tex

Enfield Guy

26th July 2009, 08:32 PM

:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

powderpost

26th July 2009, 09:28 PM

You are a gem Toni, go for it.... :2tsup:
Jim

TTIT

28th July 2009, 04:05 PM

Good onya Toni :2tsup: If you only did it for the kids that would be fine but keep at it for your own self esteem too :2tsup:. Crikey! I won't recognize you next time I visit Townsville :o

lubbing5cherubs

30th July 2009, 11:29 PM

Hi Vern, It be ok!! As long as you come carrying a piece of Dead Finish like last time I recognise you ::p :D
bye Toni

Gingermick

1st August 2009, 06:57 PM

brilliant, you look happier too

lubbing5cherubs

2nd August 2009, 08:28 PM

thanks MIck, not so happy tonight. LOL finished my first 5km run today.. Butt and legs very tender.
bye Toni

munruben

3rd August 2009, 07:04 PM

Congratulations on losing all that weight. Its not easy I know. I am just starting on a diet to lose about 15 kilos and you have given me inspiration to keep at it. Well done:2tsup:

lubbing5cherubs

3rd August 2009, 09:51 PM

That right John keep at it the lighter feeling is so mcuh better
bye Toni

lubbing5cherubs

4th August 2009, 06:25 PM

Here is my first fun run. I did a 5km fun run. I was only able to walk it due to an injury came in last but someone got to do it and for me. Knowing that just 12 months ago it is something i could never of do even if you paid me it a great joy. To make the day even mores memorable each one of us that finished was given a medal for finishing. so how special is that:D

Studley 2436

4th August 2009, 07:02 PM

That is one for the pool room or the shelf on the fireplace or the glory box/wall or whatever you use.

Lots of people think about it but lack the nerve to give it a go. So standing ovation from me Toni. Good work keep it up.

Studley

Gingermick

6th August 2009, 04:15 PM

absolutely, very, very well done.

rsser

6th August 2009, 06:52 PM

Terrific work Toni. Give yourself a pat on the back.

tea lady

6th August 2009, 09:07 PM

:2tsup: Fantastic. I've never done that. Will one day. :rolleyes:

corbs

6th August 2009, 09:44 PM

Great work Toni... as a Physical Trainer, stories like yours are the ones I love. I really don't care about the people who are in the gym every day and keeping fit. I am concerned about the people who don't look after themselves and hide from people like me that only want to help. You have done great work and you should be proud... here's a bit of motivation that I have used a couple of times to kick some clients into gear :wink:

Corbs

YouTube - Warhawk Matt Scott in Nike 'No Excuses' Commercial

lubbing5cherubs

8th August 2009, 12:37 PM

Wow thanks Corb that a good dvd

munruben

10th August 2009, 07:32 PM

Well done Toni, Great effort. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Sebastiaan56

19th August 2009, 01:42 PM

Go for it Toni!

I am also trying to shed a bit of bulk so I appreciate what you are doing. You are looking much better,

lubbing5cherubs

22nd October 2009, 05:27 PM

Today been a very exciting day for me. Today I hit double digits. I am 99.9kg and it just sounds and feels so much better then 100 and something. so excited
bye Toni

tea lady

22nd October 2009, 05:34 PM

Today been a very exciting day for me. Today I hit double digits. I am 99.9kg and it just sounds and feels so much better then 100 and something. so excited
bye Toni

:wave: Wa hooooooo! :2tsup:

wheelinround

22nd October 2009, 05:48 PM

:2tsup::brava well done

chrisb691

22nd October 2009, 06:01 PM

Nice to hear from you Toni. Even nicer to hear that youi are happy with yourself. :)

corbs

22nd October 2009, 08:54 PM

high fives all round... congrats on passing a huge milestone:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

TTIT

22nd October 2009, 11:03 PM

Good onya' Toni - glad to hear you're still hard at it :2tsup:

lubbing5cherubs

24th October 2009, 09:06 AM

Very happy with photos. Excuse the angry face. My daughter was really pushing her mothers buttons. LOL like kids also I still hate the camera.
bye Toni

Jim Carroll

24th October 2009, 09:09 AM

Well done Toni Looking really good.

Keep up the good work.

ian

24th October 2009, 09:33 AM

Today been a very exciting day for me. Today I hit double digits. I am 99.9kg and it just sounds and feels so much better then 100 and something. so excited
bye Toniwell done !!

Studley 2436

23rd November 2009, 04:45 PM

Boy Toni you have really made some great strides. You must be feeling so much better, and I am sure it is much easier now than it was.

Well done I admire you a lot.

Stephen

tea lady

23rd November 2009, 06:26 PM

Fantastic! :wave:

artme

25th November 2009, 09:42 AM

:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Well done Toni!!!

A hard road but you are doing brilliantly. Keep it up.

More pens soon?????

acmegridley

26th November 2009, 11:23 AM

How is Townsville now? Spent some time there in 1956,lived at Cape Palaranda,by the time I returned to Sydney mates didnt recognise me ,had bleached blond hair and I could be mistaken for indigenous person,nothing to do all day but walk along beach,swim,walk some more.Lived in an old house no hot water,outside shower,rent thirty bob a week,divide up between three of us,Best time of my life,no responsibilities,go into town once a month get on the drink.
I was on unemployment benefits,classified myself as "agricultural pipe fitter",chances of getting a job were nil,since no fresh food ie vegies etc was grown around there in those days all was trucked in.The RAAF has some old Lincoln bombers I think they used to train pilots on. All day around and around Townsville,just doing circuits.

munruben

27th November 2009, 09:11 AM

Just caught up with your post again Toni, congratulations you look terrific. You are an inspiration.. Well done. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

lubbing5cherubs

26th January 2010, 10:59 AM

corbs

26th January 2010, 11:19 AM

Toni,
Don't know if I have said it already in this thread (can't be bothered checking over the pages:-) but I am in the fitness industry and its people like yourself that make me enjoy my job. The regulars who train all the time are good to see but I love seeing people who haven't looked after themselves come through the door and say I need to do something about myself. Most of them I see once or twice but the ones who stay with it and make it part of their life are very rewarding to watch.

I watch what people put in their trolleys at the supermarket and love seeing someone who is obviously very overweight filling up with fresh fruit & veg. Its a long road to travel down but it is certainly worth the trip:2tsup:

So many people think that what they currently feel is good and just don't realise how much better life can be with a little bit of exercise and healthy eating.

Congratulations on the gains you have made so far and keep up the good work. If you would ever like any advice then please let me know as I am always willing to help people who are willing to help themselves.

For anyone else out there thinking about getting onto the wagon, take a leaf out of Toni's book and do it... its only going to make your life better:U

Corbs
(that ended up longer than I thought it was going to be:-)

munruben

26th January 2010, 12:15 PM

Thanks guys for all the encouragement, Well I am still plugging at it. Christmas saw a hugmongous gain but slowly turning it around but today i did another fun run. Please to say that i took 14minutes off my last fun run so that was an awesome feeling pretty excited with that one. So things are still happening one day at a time
bye ToniGood girl,I think we can forgive the Christmas blow out. You are doing well and it is encouraging to others. Keep up the good work. Also keep us updated from time to time. Congratulations on knocking 14 minutes off your last fun run.:2tsup:

RufflyRustic

26th January 2010, 12:26 PM

Hi Toni,

You are amazing, you cut 14 minutes off your last fun run, and you are in Townsville and it's what 100% humidity at about 30 plus degrees??? Wow!!!!!!!! :2tsup:

Cheers
Wendy

lubbing5cherubs

26th January 2010, 05:32 PM

yep it was raining it was beautiful. The run was dry rained before and after the race. After it was so beautiful i faced my face up in the rain and let it pour all over it. It was awesome.

Gil Jones

7th February 2010, 03:42 PM

Hi Toni,
Congratulations on the fantastic job you are doing.
It's tough to keep at it, but very worth all the hard work:2tsup::2tsup:
Gil

artme

4th March 2010, 08:47 AM

G'day Toni! Havrn't vanished have you?? No pics for a while. Thought you might have trimmed yourself away!!:q:q

tea lady

4th March 2010, 05:31 PM

yep it was raining it was beautiful. The run was dry rained before and after the race. After it was so beautiful i faced my face up in the rain and let it pour all over it. It was awesome.:cool: Sounds really great! Hope things are still good with you. I'm sure they are.:2tsup:

fenderbelly

15th March 2010, 08:24 PM

Well done Toni, i'm trying to lose weight but i'm stuck and have plateud out after losing a stone.

Dicky knee sees me not being able to walk far and the dodgy chest means its hard to breath if i try to walk faster.

Your effort may just be the kickstart i need.

again Well done.

Johncs

7th August 2011, 11:20 PM