Diary of a Yo-Yo Dieter

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SAHM of three, American living with my Aussie husband. My life has been up and down, dieting for over 10 years, but now I am half way to my goal weight. Join me for a roller coaster ride to find the healthier, happier me

Latest Blog Posts

  • Chocolate reaction & Running clubs on Nov 20, 2009

    Another NSV - I've had a breakthrough with chocolate! It's been a whole week since I had any, and I decided, as per my new 7-day rule, it was okay if I had a small peice. GUESS WHAT? My skin broke out with zits, after it had been clearing up all week...

  • Weigh-in on Nov 17, 2009 in weigh-in

    Today's weigh-in: 145.5 lbsLW - free passWeek before: 142.0Gain: 3.5 lbs!Eeeeek! And just imagine - I actually lost 2 lbs from last week (147.5) when I used the free pass!!! I have a plan, don't worry. I'll we working hard this week, back to Strength...

  • Fighting against our Feelings on Nov 17, 2009 in realizing beer

    NSV - Saying no to a beer! Last night at dinner I grabbed two beers, as usual. One for me and one for my DH. Then I paused and thought about it. I put one beer back and filled myself a glass of cold water. What Sheila said on this post really hit hom...

  • Thankful for Australia (Going patriotic) on Nov 13, 2009

    I am so thankful for the country I live in! Australia is one of the happiest and most beautiful places in the world. I have a new friend Tracy who just moved here a couple of months ago from San Diego. It has been nice to talk to her and exchange fun...

  • Thankfulness on Nov 12, 2009

    You know how sometimes throughout the day you could be "writing" a post in your head, and be thinking "Oh, I need to write this or that or this in a post". It's funny, now that I've been back to blogging, whenever I sit down to post (quite a few time...

  • Getting back on track on Nov 10, 2009 in food journal baby steps weigh-in

    Weigh-in day. I'm using my second (and final) free pass. Urrggh! I've noticed a trend now. Each time I fall away, and realize that I need to get back on track, it always takes a day for me to get back on track! Portion sizes last night were out of co...

  • Blogging = Motivation... No Blogging = backslidding :( on Nov 8, 2009

    Okay, I know I was supposed to take TWO weeks off, but - 1. I can't help it, I miss you guys! 2. I've backslidden. I didn't realise how much blogging helps me stay motivated!I also didn't know (cuz I've been away) that I was second biggest loser of t...