by Nicky | Oct 17, 2020 | My Journey
It’s been a long time since I took my health seriously. Like most people, I’ve babbled. Short-term diets, bursts of motivation and moments of optimism. 7 years ago I dropped 42kg, and gained back 21kg. I feel like that is a fairly good outcome. I...
by Nicky | Sep 9, 2013 | My Journey
I’m feeling much more in control this week. I’ve been eating well, my cravings are no longer controlling me, and I’ve been exercising. In case this ever happens to me again… my quickier back on track steps: Guilt doesn’t help. Somehow put...
by Nicky | Sep 5, 2013 | My Journey
After following my improved healthy eating for 8 months, some surgery dropped me off my path and I’ve rediscovered some of my old bad habits. In a way though, it’s great that it happens to me now, and not when I get to the end of my weight loss journey and...
by Nicky | Apr 29, 2013 | My Journey
I’ve been wondering about why I’ve been doing really well losing weight, sticking to my diet goals and exercising regularly, and today I had an epiphany moment after seeing an online presentation. I’ve been doing most of the 6 fundamental steps!...
by Nicky | Apr 25, 2013 | Exercise, My Journey
This week I saw an exercise physiologist, which I understand is the evidence-based exercise equivalent of a dietician. My experience was a bit underwhelming – I was expecting stronger direction from him, and a bit more of a detailed understanding of what...