It was the last Friday afternoon, 12 days after the embryo transfer, after the blood test in the morning, I was told that the implantation was not a success. I kind a knew because there was no sign of pregnancy like tenderness in my breasts or change on taste, but I was still trying to be hopeful and believing 50 % of the chance until the verdict was announced. But I have to admit that my guts was telling me that unfortunately. Well, even though I was so aware that it's always 50 % of chance of success and failure and I was ready for both good and bad news, still disappointing.
I know it's not the end. We have got three more embryos frozen ready to be transferred. But I have decided to have a bit of break before next one. I realized that my heart is more fragile than I thought. I think my heart will get hit deeply if it failed again. So, I want to make sure I feel that I'm up for it before I go on next one.
In the meantime, I will do my best to create the best condition for welcoming the next embryo. Keep taking Noni Juice and veggie juice, improve body circulation, feeling happy and positive= laugh and love a lot...!
Monday 21 October 2013
Sunday 6 October 2013
IVF Day 82 Embryo Transfer !!!
OK. It's been a while so I don't know where to start. But main thing to write is my embryo transfer is done...!!!
On Tuesday last week, I was advised that I was ovulating and my embryo transfer is going to be on Sunday. It had to wait 5 days to match the days that took for my egg's fertilization before freezing. I was also told to take Pessaries which is a stuff shaped like a tampon to improve the condition of my womb to increase the chance of implantation from Friday.
I followed the instructions the rest of the week and the day came, Sunday. My husband came with me and we met the embryologist who had informed the state of my embryo on the phone. She told us my embryo is thawed well and it is at 10 cells stage and the cells are nicely together which is the ideal condition for the transfer. I was with my husband in the Theater, the operation room. We were told it was very easy procedure like pep smear and it was. it only took about 15 min but I had to rest on the bed for half an hour to let it settle.I will have blood test which will determine my pregnancy.
I'm feeling ... quite relaxed. In fact, I feel that I should be more excited. I was more excited when I found out the success of egg fertilization. I think I'm trying not have the hope too big in case it didn't go well. I've done everything I could so I will just believe the will of universe.
On Tuesday last week, I was advised that I was ovulating and my embryo transfer is going to be on Sunday. It had to wait 5 days to match the days that took for my egg's fertilization before freezing. I was also told to take Pessaries which is a stuff shaped like a tampon to improve the condition of my womb to increase the chance of implantation from Friday.
I followed the instructions the rest of the week and the day came, Sunday. My husband came with me and we met the embryologist who had informed the state of my embryo on the phone. She told us my embryo is thawed well and it is at 10 cells stage and the cells are nicely together which is the ideal condition for the transfer. I was with my husband in the Theater, the operation room. We were told it was very easy procedure like pep smear and it was. it only took about 15 min but I had to rest on the bed for half an hour to let it settle.I will have blood test which will determine my pregnancy.
I'm feeling ... quite relaxed. In fact, I feel that I should be more excited. I was more excited when I found out the success of egg fertilization. I think I'm trying not have the hope too big in case it didn't go well. I've done everything I could so I will just believe the will of universe.
Friday 20 September 2013
Day 92 on BSP and 65 on IVF
Long waited! Finally my second periods has come and it means we can finally move on to the next step of IVF, embryo transfer. I have reported the clinic on my day 1 of this period and they advised me that the blood test will start from 26th to monitor my hormone and see the timing of ovulation. Pretty excited!
I've kept drinking Noni J and fresh carrot and apple juice which I make every morning. I haven't really feel significant difference. But I think I feel less tired, I used to need a nap or rest in late afternoon which I haven't had for a while. It also seem to be affecting my bowel. I have had constipation for long time but my routine to go to toilet is much regular now which is awesome! However, it can be due to having the veggie left overs from making juice with yogurt. I hate wasting in my nature and the waste of juice seems to content lots of fiber so I started eating them as my breakfast. Well, whatever reason is, it's perfectly working!
I also have Goji berry. I discover the taste of dry Goji itself is not my cup of tea but I like it better when it's hydrated. So, I have it as Goji tea. To put two tea spoon in a hot water and drink and eat berries. It's my late night drink instead of coffee or tea lately.
It's about 3 months since I started my Body Shape Program and the time is over. My weight is around 50 kg now so I couldn't achieved my goal 47kg. I have to say there was an great interruption, getting on to IVF which I could not avoid and my priority has shifted on to. Even though, the weight is one of the indicator, what really counts is the shape and I do to my body appears on my body shape I believe. I will keep doing things like walking with my dog, exercise with videos on YouTube and fasting to maintain my shape.
I'm going to stop making record of my body shape program at this point.
I've kept drinking Noni J and fresh carrot and apple juice which I make every morning. I haven't really feel significant difference. But I think I feel less tired, I used to need a nap or rest in late afternoon which I haven't had for a while. It also seem to be affecting my bowel. I have had constipation for long time but my routine to go to toilet is much regular now which is awesome! However, it can be due to having the veggie left overs from making juice with yogurt. I hate wasting in my nature and the waste of juice seems to content lots of fiber so I started eating them as my breakfast. Well, whatever reason is, it's perfectly working!
I also have Goji berry. I discover the taste of dry Goji itself is not my cup of tea but I like it better when it's hydrated. So, I have it as Goji tea. To put two tea spoon in a hot water and drink and eat berries. It's my late night drink instead of coffee or tea lately.
It's about 3 months since I started my Body Shape Program and the time is over. My weight is around 50 kg now so I couldn't achieved my goal 47kg. I have to say there was an great interruption, getting on to IVF which I could not avoid and my priority has shifted on to. Even though, the weight is one of the indicator, what really counts is the shape and I do to my body appears on my body shape I believe. I will keep doing things like walking with my dog, exercise with videos on YouTube and fasting to maintain my shape.
I'm going to stop making record of my body shape program at this point.
Tuesday 3 September 2013
Day 73 on BSP and Day 47 on IVF
It's almost two weeks since last post.
My IVF is now on hold.I'm excited with the fact that I'm one step closer to pregnancy. I feel my body is back to normal and have treated my body with extra care. I'm ready for receiving the egg of our baby!
Talking about extra care, I have bought Noni Juice and Goji berries. Noni is a tree which grows in the pasific island, Southeast Asia, Australia and India and the juice is made with all components of the tree the fruits, stems, flowers, bark and roots. The list of its effect goes like immune booster, digestive stimulant, anti-oxidant, antibacterial, etc...it's pretty amazing. It's not pleasant to drink at all but only drinking 20ml enhances my overall body condition. Of course I take it happily everyday. In fact, I have noticed that I have been feeling much refreshed more energetic lately and my facial skin tone is better and shape is less puffy. I think it's too early to determine Noni Juice's credit, but so far, it seems working well in me. About Goji berries. I bought for snack. I haven't really research the benefits well enough, but I just did and stunned with them! Wow! Again, it has long history and lists of benefits such and anti-oxidant and anti inflammatory and high in Vitamin C, iron and protein, calcium and so on. It's much much better in taste than Noni J so I'm gonna have more Goji berries to top my goodies in my body!
Another thing which could be working for my noticeable differences in my body conditions are "one day fasting" that I do once a week that is to limit intake calories under 500 kcal. Fasting is also claimed to improve immune system and internal body functions by giving hardworking organs a short break. Improving the function also helps detox unwanted stuff so that goodies is absolved well in the body. I have done much more hard-core fasting before and know its amazing effects but couldn't continue because it requires a huge commitment. However, this moderate version is so much easier to do so that I can continue to maintain my body efficiency. Actually it's my fasting day today so good to write this to reinforce my positive attitude toward fasting.
Another thing which could be working for my noticeable differences in my body conditions are "one day fasting" that I do once a week that is to limit intake calories under 500 kcal. Fasting is also claimed to improve immune system and internal body functions by giving hardworking organs a short break. Improving the function also helps detox unwanted stuff so that goodies is absolved well in the body. I have done much more hard-core fasting before and know its amazing effects but couldn't continue because it requires a huge commitment. However, this moderate version is so much easier to do so that I can continue to maintain my body efficiency. Actually it's my fasting day today so good to write this to reinforce my positive attitude toward fasting.
Instead of using the weight training machine, now I do cardio exercise with YouTube video. It's 10 min video but I do two or three videos from the series. It's more enjoyable and easier than going gym or using machine upstairs which is always at least one hour long work which requires big commitment. I can do it even in the kitchen in my spare time while I'm cooking. With this easiness, I can imagine continuing this pattern easily which is a key to bring better outcome in long term. No fuss and no big commitment! I love it!
It's no doubt that to do something good for my body is nice but not easy to continue sometimes and it has always been challenge for me. And I know I'm not alone. I think I've found good routine that suits the current condition of mine. Hopefully, I can report good update with my new routine.
It's no doubt that to do something good for my body is nice but not easy to continue sometimes and it has always been challenge for me. And I know I'm not alone. I think I've found good routine that suits the current condition of mine. Hopefully, I can report good update with my new routine.
Friday 23 August 2013
Day 62 on BSP & Day 36 on IVF
OH! Big gap again since the last post! 16 days ?! Where did the time disappear.. ?
Ah, I know! I had a pretty fun week last week. Monday evening, I was at a Bollywood themed ball hosted by the association my husband works for. It's always good fun to be part of. What's interesting for me when it comes to attending a ball is seeing the way guests, especially ladies, dress up according to the theme. However, for this one, I enjoyed dressing up myself as much as I see and learn from others. I decided not to wear Sari, Indian traditional formal dress because of its costs, $300 or over if you want one with beautiful and decorative sequences and the frequency of wearing it if I got one and to create Indian feel with something more practical with items which are versatile so that I can wear with other combinations even after the party. I wore a two piece dress, one shoulder coral top and golden orange long skirt with matching sash, a scarf with fringe which happened to have the golden orange colour in the print, lots of gold jewelries made in India and, my favorite item of the night, an head piece which I remodeled one of my earring made by myself. It was so much fun planning the costume and seeing people's reaction. Some people I've known didn't even recognized me! Of course, some wore Sari and they were absolutely beautiful, but I was quite happy with my unique styling. The ball room, food and entertainment, all was spectacular! It was fantastic night. And it was followed with another good news in the weekend. I appeared on the social page on the local paper with the groceries, who wear what type of stuff, which made me even happier with my work. It's nice to be recognized!
Then, I flew to Queensland to see my friends in Gold Coast and family in Brisbane. I stayed QT Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise. It was in a convenience location and very pop,colorful modern hotel which reminded me of W brand. I had a ocean view from my room and the view brought so much memories of Hawaii where I lived for about a year six years ago. I caught up with one of my friend who i hadn't seen for two and half years. We browse the city to decide a place for dinner for a while and we came across the evening market along the beach. It was about one kilo meter long and the products were fresh cookie, crafts and clothes locally made. It was great spot for tourist to pick souvenirs. I bought a beautiful long one-piece dress and a jumper from a local designer. I loved both pieces and it's nice to have clothes not from commercial retailer so that I know no one in Perth would wear them. Another friend of mine joined us later the night and it was good fun night. They told me how different the people in GC is compare to other city in Aus. I thought people in Perth were pretty relaxed and casual but apparently the people in GC are in another level and safety is also an issue there. It sounded that they were struggling to get accustomed to it. It made me more appreciative of my life in Perth. Another thing I noticed there was the emptiness of the city. I've been to GC once four years ago and my impression was it was very much like Hawaii. Pretty beach with palm trees, high-rise condominiums, relaxed but colorful and gritter sprinkled in the air in the city with buzz of people. However, the city was very quiet this time. Although, I knew it was not in season, seeing one of the most popular destination in Aus for international tourists with such emptiness was a bit shock for me.
After interesting stay in GC, I took a train going back to Brisbane airport to catch up with my hubby flying from Sydney then went to my hubby's parents place to spend two night with them.We used to visit them once or twice a year, but since their youngest son passed away early this year, I determined to try to visit them more often. It got me think to show our love and support for them as much as we can and to have close relationship with whole family member. We had lovely time together at home and a family dinner with the younger brother's family one night. It was really nice,too.
My IVF process is on hold at the moment due to having to give my body time to get back to normal for embryo transfer. I feel my body is pretty normal now. I recently get back to the once a week fasting and light exercise. My weight is now 49.0kg so got back pretty much.I had my first period three weeks ago which was unusually early and now I'm waiting the second period which will be the cycle for my embryo transfer. Actually, I was planing to visit my friend in Adelaide in early September but now I don't know if I can do it anymore because the timing of my period is unpredictable. People suggest me to relax as much as I can so I should drop it and not even thinking about going away...
Anyhow, all is good :)
Happy weekend for everyone!
Ah, I know! I had a pretty fun week last week. Monday evening, I was at a Bollywood themed ball hosted by the association my husband works for. It's always good fun to be part of. What's interesting for me when it comes to attending a ball is seeing the way guests, especially ladies, dress up according to the theme. However, for this one, I enjoyed dressing up myself as much as I see and learn from others. I decided not to wear Sari, Indian traditional formal dress because of its costs, $300 or over if you want one with beautiful and decorative sequences and the frequency of wearing it if I got one and to create Indian feel with something more practical with items which are versatile so that I can wear with other combinations even after the party. I wore a two piece dress, one shoulder coral top and golden orange long skirt with matching sash, a scarf with fringe which happened to have the golden orange colour in the print, lots of gold jewelries made in India and, my favorite item of the night, an head piece which I remodeled one of my earring made by myself. It was so much fun planning the costume and seeing people's reaction. Some people I've known didn't even recognized me! Of course, some wore Sari and they were absolutely beautiful, but I was quite happy with my unique styling. The ball room, food and entertainment, all was spectacular! It was fantastic night. And it was followed with another good news in the weekend. I appeared on the social page on the local paper with the groceries, who wear what type of stuff, which made me even happier with my work. It's nice to be recognized!
Then, I flew to Queensland to see my friends in Gold Coast and family in Brisbane. I stayed QT Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise. It was in a convenience location and very pop,colorful modern hotel which reminded me of W brand. I had a ocean view from my room and the view brought so much memories of Hawaii where I lived for about a year six years ago. I caught up with one of my friend who i hadn't seen for two and half years. We browse the city to decide a place for dinner for a while and we came across the evening market along the beach. It was about one kilo meter long and the products were fresh cookie, crafts and clothes locally made. It was great spot for tourist to pick souvenirs. I bought a beautiful long one-piece dress and a jumper from a local designer. I loved both pieces and it's nice to have clothes not from commercial retailer so that I know no one in Perth would wear them. Another friend of mine joined us later the night and it was good fun night. They told me how different the people in GC is compare to other city in Aus. I thought people in Perth were pretty relaxed and casual but apparently the people in GC are in another level and safety is also an issue there. It sounded that they were struggling to get accustomed to it. It made me more appreciative of my life in Perth. Another thing I noticed there was the emptiness of the city. I've been to GC once four years ago and my impression was it was very much like Hawaii. Pretty beach with palm trees, high-rise condominiums, relaxed but colorful and gritter sprinkled in the air in the city with buzz of people. However, the city was very quiet this time. Although, I knew it was not in season, seeing one of the most popular destination in Aus for international tourists with such emptiness was a bit shock for me.
After interesting stay in GC, I took a train going back to Brisbane airport to catch up with my hubby flying from Sydney then went to my hubby's parents place to spend two night with them.We used to visit them once or twice a year, but since their youngest son passed away early this year, I determined to try to visit them more often. It got me think to show our love and support for them as much as we can and to have close relationship with whole family member. We had lovely time together at home and a family dinner with the younger brother's family one night. It was really nice,too.
My IVF process is on hold at the moment due to having to give my body time to get back to normal for embryo transfer. I feel my body is pretty normal now. I recently get back to the once a week fasting and light exercise. My weight is now 49.0kg so got back pretty much.I had my first period three weeks ago which was unusually early and now I'm waiting the second period which will be the cycle for my embryo transfer. Actually, I was planing to visit my friend in Adelaide in early September but now I don't know if I can do it anymore because the timing of my period is unpredictable. People suggest me to relax as much as I can so I should drop it and not even thinking about going away...
Anyhow, all is good :)
Happy weekend for everyone!
Wednesday 7 August 2013
Day 46 on BSP and Day 20 on IVF
After the last blood test, I've heard that my estrogen went back to normal but I still need to drink lots of water, over 2,5L per day and protein diet. I feel it in my body. The abdominal pain and bloating and the tenderness of breasts has eased and feeling much better lately.
However, one major change since I started IVF is not having a craving for coffee. I've been a proud coffee addict for 20 years. I had to have 2 cups of it at least till a weeks ago then it just disappear. Now, despite the several attempts of enjoying a cup of coffee, I have no craving what so ever and I don't enjoy the taste I used to looooove at all! In fact, the coffee cup is still next to me for over an hour untouched after a sip. It's so weird and miss loving the "ahhh" moment with the aroma and flavor so much. I've heard that ppl change their cravings to different food during pregnancy but I'm not pregant yet. hormone does this? hum... But I guess it's over and it's sad somehow....
I want to find a drink which picks me up and give me " ahhh " moment. I think the time with "ahhh" has been a little highlight of my day for ages so I definitely need it. I hate soft drink and sweet drinks so no coke or hot chocolate I'm not too fond of tea, a bit boring for me but maybe milk teas to start with.
However, one major change since I started IVF is not having a craving for coffee. I've been a proud coffee addict for 20 years. I had to have 2 cups of it at least till a weeks ago then it just disappear. Now, despite the several attempts of enjoying a cup of coffee, I have no craving what so ever and I don't enjoy the taste I used to looooove at all! In fact, the coffee cup is still next to me for over an hour untouched after a sip. It's so weird and miss loving the "ahhh" moment with the aroma and flavor so much. I've heard that ppl change their cravings to different food during pregnancy but I'm not pregant yet. hormone does this? hum... But I guess it's over and it's sad somehow....
I want to find a drink which picks me up and give me " ahhh " moment. I think the time with "ahhh" has been a little highlight of my day for ages so I definitely need it. I hate soft drink and sweet drinks so no coke or hot chocolate I'm not too fond of tea, a bit boring for me but maybe milk teas to start with.
Monday 5 August 2013
Day 44th on BSP/ Day 18 on IVF
It’s been 5 days since my husband and I had operations and 19
follicles were collected. They were fertilized
and 6 eggs were successfully fertilized
by the day two. Apparently, others which didn't get fertilized were discarded.
However, by the day 3 only four of them were cultured to the stage that they divided
to 8 cells and frozen.
It was quite uncomfortable and also painful after the surgery
and we had to stay home and rest. It took about 4 days to recover. So not hard to imagine I had no way to bear the exercise at all. For my
husband, it was even longer to recover due to the cut and stitche. But it is all
worthwhile because we have 4 eggs ready to come back in me.
I started telling family and friends about the progress of
us on IVF. Especially my mum and sister have been waiting for it for loooong
time and soooooooo bad so they are pretty excited. It’s so good to share such joyful news to who
I love most and be happy for me.
There are not much activities from this stage to the second
period which is the timing that egg transfer is taken, though, I will still have to go to the clinic to
get blood test to check my estrogen level. I feel much better so it should be
much normal now.
Thursday 1 August 2013
Day 39 on BSP/ Day 13 on IVF
Day 37 51.0k
Day 38 51.9k
I've recorded my heaviest!!! But I don't care now because it was an extraordinary week! I'm super excited.
So many have happened since I found that my follicles were high in number and mature and was advised to have the theaters in two days.
Usually husband hands out their sperm on the day of wife's theater, however, my husband had vasectomy more than 10 years ago so that his sperm are highly unlikely reach egg by swimming due to distinction in the tube that they need to swim in. Therefore, my husband had to have sperm collection on the same day.
We were told to fast from 6 hours prior to the theater. No eating, no drinking. His one was early in the morning and I had egg collection on from 10 am on day 12. A nurse explained the procedure and gave me a tag on my wrist with my name and BD on then took me to the second floor on where the theaters are taken. I was told to get change to the robe with no underwear. I was told that the theater before mine was delayed so I would have to wait for a while. I was given a warm pack on the back of my hand to surface the vain for later. While I was waiting my turn, I saw at least four ladies in the waiting room and the recovery room. I was quite surprised how many has taken this option to have their baby. It's not unusual in these days.
Both mine and my husband's operations are with a surgery with full anesthetic but the sperm collection is more complicated. My hubby was quite frighten with the anesthetic so that he even told me what to do if anything goes wrong. I've got some friends who have done IVF and got baby with the assistance of same doctor or the clinic, so I had a peace in my mind. While I was in the waiting room, I was able to see my hubby. He was fine and a bit excited how quickly he was put sleep and all procedure went so quickly. well, He thought it was quick but it should have been an hour long. He said nurse told him it went smooth and found good ones!
Then my turn came. I was taken to another waiting room and stayed for about 15 min. I talked with anesthetist and was taken to the theater room. There were the lights and equipment that I have seen on TV drama and reality hit me. But the nurse who looked after me there were super nice so I was still calm and the doctor was my doctor who I've seen so it was also good. The needle for the anesthetic was the most painful part that I remember then 5 second later, I had a mask on then I was knocked out.
I was about to be transferred to the other room to rest when I woke up and told a nurse next to me I was in pain. Then i was given a shot of painkiller through tube on my hand and put me sleep again.
I don't know how long I was a sleep but I guess it was for about an hour. I woke up in the bed next to my hubby. I was sooooooo thirsty so got a nurse to bring a glass of water. When I finally woke up fully, I smelt my hubby's toasty sandwich which got me hungry. They made a cup of coffee and ham and cheese sandwich. The nurse there were very caring and helpful.
We organized a friend of us to pick us up since we were not allowed to drive under the influence of the anesthetic. In the comfort of the recovery room, I almost forgot that we had a proper surgery but when I saw a slash of blood on my bed, I realized we just had a big one.
Before we left the room, the embryologist came to see and explain us the procedure of fertilization. I was told to ring up the clinic to get the update on the progress with it.
As I left the clinic, I was quite in pain so got another painkiller which made me sleepy again. I spend most of the afternoon in the bed at home.
Today, the embryologist told me they have fertilized 6 eggs successfully and 2 have started dividing which is pretty good! It means.... the life of our baby has STARTED!! It's just amazing...
It was quite overwhelming but certainly one of the biggest and exciting weeks of my life so far.
Day 38 51.9k
I've recorded my heaviest!!! But I don't care now because it was an extraordinary week! I'm super excited.
So many have happened since I found that my follicles were high in number and mature and was advised to have the theaters in two days.
Usually husband hands out their sperm on the day of wife's theater, however, my husband had vasectomy more than 10 years ago so that his sperm are highly unlikely reach egg by swimming due to distinction in the tube that they need to swim in. Therefore, my husband had to have sperm collection on the same day.
We were told to fast from 6 hours prior to the theater. No eating, no drinking. His one was early in the morning and I had egg collection on from 10 am on day 12. A nurse explained the procedure and gave me a tag on my wrist with my name and BD on then took me to the second floor on where the theaters are taken. I was told to get change to the robe with no underwear. I was told that the theater before mine was delayed so I would have to wait for a while. I was given a warm pack on the back of my hand to surface the vain for later. While I was waiting my turn, I saw at least four ladies in the waiting room and the recovery room. I was quite surprised how many has taken this option to have their baby. It's not unusual in these days.
Both mine and my husband's operations are with a surgery with full anesthetic but the sperm collection is more complicated. My hubby was quite frighten with the anesthetic so that he even told me what to do if anything goes wrong. I've got some friends who have done IVF and got baby with the assistance of same doctor or the clinic, so I had a peace in my mind. While I was in the waiting room, I was able to see my hubby. He was fine and a bit excited how quickly he was put sleep and all procedure went so quickly. well, He thought it was quick but it should have been an hour long. He said nurse told him it went smooth and found good ones!
Then my turn came. I was taken to another waiting room and stayed for about 15 min. I talked with anesthetist and was taken to the theater room. There were the lights and equipment that I have seen on TV drama and reality hit me. But the nurse who looked after me there were super nice so I was still calm and the doctor was my doctor who I've seen so it was also good. The needle for the anesthetic was the most painful part that I remember then 5 second later, I had a mask on then I was knocked out.
I was about to be transferred to the other room to rest when I woke up and told a nurse next to me I was in pain. Then i was given a shot of painkiller through tube on my hand and put me sleep again.
I don't know how long I was a sleep but I guess it was for about an hour. I woke up in the bed next to my hubby. I was sooooooo thirsty so got a nurse to bring a glass of water. When I finally woke up fully, I smelt my hubby's toasty sandwich which got me hungry. They made a cup of coffee and ham and cheese sandwich. The nurse there were very caring and helpful.
We organized a friend of us to pick us up since we were not allowed to drive under the influence of the anesthetic. In the comfort of the recovery room, I almost forgot that we had a proper surgery but when I saw a slash of blood on my bed, I realized we just had a big one.
Before we left the room, the embryologist came to see and explain us the procedure of fertilization. I was told to ring up the clinic to get the update on the progress with it.
As I left the clinic, I was quite in pain so got another painkiller which made me sleepy again. I spend most of the afternoon in the bed at home.
Today, the embryologist told me they have fertilized 6 eggs successfully and 2 have started dividing which is pretty good! It means.... the life of our baby has STARTED!! It's just amazing...
It was quite overwhelming but certainly one of the biggest and exciting weeks of my life so far.
Monday 29 July 2013
Day 36 on body shaping program / Day 10 on IVF
Day 35 50.0k
I went to the clinic to take another blood test and the first ultrasound in the morning. The number of follicles were 7 in the left ovaries and 9 in right. The ultrasound also showed the size. According to the ultrasound specialist, the follicles looked good in size and number and the condition of my ovaries seemed good and young. It was big relieve that to find out the number was not in dangerous revel so that I can still continue the process of IVF.
In the afternoon, I got a call and went back to the clinic to see the nurse with a news for me. I was advised that the date for our theater, sperm and egg collection, is going to be on 31st, in two days. It was fantastic news that we could go to the next step!! !! She gave me the trigger injection which will release the follicles from ovaries and has to be taken exact 36 hours prior to the theater. Another news was that the embryo transfer is not going to happen straight after the fertilization which follows the theater due to the current high estrogen level. Embryo transfer has to be held till my body condition goes back to normal and it will be in two periods away which should be in September. So, they will freeze my fertilized embryo(s) till then.
I was given a medication called CABERGOLINE to get my estrogen level settled ASAP in order to prevent OHSS. The level apparently rose up again to 21.000 today. I will have to take it for 8 days. I was also told to drink a lot of water, to rest (so no exercise for a while) and protein diet as well as keep eye on any symptoms for OHSS such as short of breath.
I just had the trigger injection. It was pen type injection so as easy as others.
It has been a bit of worrying time the last two days since I found the estrogen is concerning level and the possibility of cancellation and further damage on my fertility. Sure it is a bit of wait but I'm pretty happy with this outcome.
I will try to get my body back to normal and get ready for further process!
今朝は2度目の血液検査と初の超音波検査。左の卵巣に7個、右の9個の卵子があった。超音波ではそのサイズまで測れる。検査をしてくれた専門の人に、よるとサイズも数も良く、卵巣も若く良い状態といわれた。何よりも卵子の数多すぎて今回の治療を諦めるというようなことにならなかったことが何よりもほっとした。
その午後にまたクリニックから電話があり、看護婦さんとミーティングの必要があるとのこと。ドキドキしながら戻ると、卵子と精子摘出の手術を二日後の31日に行うという知らせだった。卵子摘出の36時間前きっかりにする排卵誘発剤の注射も受け取った。もう一つのニュースはエストロゲンの数値が高すぎて体が通常の状態ではないので、受精した卵を膣内に戻すのは体が通常に戻るまで待つ必要がある。2回目の生理の後にということだった。約2ヶ月待つことになるが、リスクを考えたら待つことはなんでもない。
OHSSを避けるために大至急の処置をする必要があるとのことで、CABERGOLINEというエストロゲン数値を下げる薬も貰った。今日は昨日よりまたさらに1000あがって21000になっていた。この薬を毎日欠かさず取ることと、水をたくさんのみトイレにたくさん行き、極力体を動かさず休んでおくように、また呼吸が浅くなるなどの症状が出たらすぐにクリニックに連絡するようアドバイスされた。
午後10:30予定通り、たった今注射を打った。ペンタイプでピュラゴン同様、簡単なものだった。
卵巣の薬への過剰反応による中断もやそれによる妊娠の可能性の低下も心配していただけに、いよいよ大事な次のプロセスに移れるのは最高に嬉しいニュース。
無事に手術を迎えられるように細心の注意を払ってこの二日、過ごそう。
I went to the clinic to take another blood test and the first ultrasound in the morning. The number of follicles were 7 in the left ovaries and 9 in right. The ultrasound also showed the size. According to the ultrasound specialist, the follicles looked good in size and number and the condition of my ovaries seemed good and young. It was big relieve that to find out the number was not in dangerous revel so that I can still continue the process of IVF.
In the afternoon, I got a call and went back to the clinic to see the nurse with a news for me. I was advised that the date for our theater, sperm and egg collection, is going to be on 31st, in two days. It was fantastic news that we could go to the next step!! !! She gave me the trigger injection which will release the follicles from ovaries and has to be taken exact 36 hours prior to the theater. Another news was that the embryo transfer is not going to happen straight after the fertilization which follows the theater due to the current high estrogen level. Embryo transfer has to be held till my body condition goes back to normal and it will be in two periods away which should be in September. So, they will freeze my fertilized embryo(s) till then.
I was given a medication called CABERGOLINE to get my estrogen level settled ASAP in order to prevent OHSS. The level apparently rose up again to 21.000 today. I will have to take it for 8 days. I was also told to drink a lot of water, to rest (so no exercise for a while) and protein diet as well as keep eye on any symptoms for OHSS such as short of breath.
I just had the trigger injection. It was pen type injection so as easy as others.
It has been a bit of worrying time the last two days since I found the estrogen is concerning level and the possibility of cancellation and further damage on my fertility. Sure it is a bit of wait but I'm pretty happy with this outcome.
I will try to get my body back to normal and get ready for further process!
今朝は2度目の血液検査と初の超音波検査。左の卵巣に7個、右の9個の卵子があった。超音波ではそのサイズまで測れる。検査をしてくれた専門の人に、よるとサイズも数も良く、卵巣も若く良い状態といわれた。何よりも卵子の数多すぎて今回の治療を諦めるというようなことにならなかったことが何よりもほっとした。
その午後にまたクリニックから電話があり、看護婦さんとミーティングの必要があるとのこと。ドキドキしながら戻ると、卵子と精子摘出の手術を二日後の31日に行うという知らせだった。卵子摘出の36時間前きっかりにする排卵誘発剤の注射も受け取った。もう一つのニュースはエストロゲンの数値が高すぎて体が通常の状態ではないので、受精した卵を膣内に戻すのは体が通常に戻るまで待つ必要がある。2回目の生理の後にということだった。約2ヶ月待つことになるが、リスクを考えたら待つことはなんでもない。
OHSSを避けるために大至急の処置をする必要があるとのことで、CABERGOLINEというエストロゲン数値を下げる薬も貰った。今日は昨日よりまたさらに1000あがって21000になっていた。この薬を毎日欠かさず取ることと、水をたくさんのみトイレにたくさん行き、極力体を動かさず休んでおくように、また呼吸が浅くなるなどの症状が出たらすぐにクリニックに連絡するようアドバイスされた。
午後10:30予定通り、たった今注射を打った。ペンタイプでピュラゴン同様、簡単なものだった。
卵巣の薬への過剰反応による中断もやそれによる妊娠の可能性の低下も心配していただけに、いよいよ大事な次のプロセスに移れるのは最高に嬉しいニュース。
無事に手術を迎えられるように細心の注意を払ってこの二日、過ごそう。
Sunday 28 July 2013
Day 35 on the body shaping program and Day 9 on IVF
Day 32 49.6k
Day 33 50.1k
Day 34 50.6k
The weight has gone back to the beginning since I started taking injections for IVF. I blame the hormone injection which affect my apatite,of course. My first priority is on conceiving so again let's not stressed.
I have started using weight machine, once so far, and it made me feel good. However, I started feeling funny around my abdominal area, bloated and slight pain from day 7 of stimulation. I didn't feel to do intensive exercise is not good idea. On day 8, I had a blood test and the result came back rather negative. The nurse said that my body responded "extremely well" to the injection and the estrogen level is quite high so that I need to stop taking one of the medicine, Puragon to prevent over-stimulation. I followed the instruction today, day 9 and the result hasn't change, in fact slightly worsen. The ideal level of estrogen is between 3000 -9000 however mine was 17000 yesterday then 20000 today. The nurse concerned about my condition, if there are any symptom of OHSS, Ovarian Hyper Stimulated Syndrome such as nausea and shorten of breath. Actually, I shared my concern about the dose before it started. I've got a friend who suffered from severe OHSS and undergone so much with it for 6 month. She told me I was small like her and healthy, we both care about diet and lifestyle so our body could be actually younger than the average people in same age group. I thought it totally made sense. My doctor convinced me to go with the dose that was advised originally and I trusted his experience but my doctor now thinks the dose might have been too high for me. Well, hope it won't go any worse. I'm going to take another blood test and ultrasound to see how many follicles in my ovaries tomorrow. Fingers crossed for good result after all.
体重は元に戻ってしまった。というのも、体外受精の注射を打ち始めてから、ホルモンの影響か食欲の増加が著しくて。。。妊娠するのが今は一番の課題だから、体重は今のところ考えないようにしてる。
ダイエットプラン通りウエイトトレーニングも始めていい気分で二ヶ月目をスタートしたんだけど、注射を打ち始めて6,7日目辺りから腹部の張りと軽い痛みが始まって…
どうもウエイトトレーニングのようにお腹に力が入る運動、スクワット等が出来なくなった。
注射を打ち始めて8日目に初めての血液検査。エストロゲンの数値でホルモン注射への反応を見るためだ。検査結果は少し気になるものだった。反応をしすぎている様子なので、ピュラゴンの注射はひとまずやめるように言われた。
そして9日目。二回目の血液検査。数値はさらに上がり｢OHSS(卵巣過剰刺激症候群)｣の心配があるという。
実は私の友人がこの症状にかかり入院し、その後も大変な思いをして結果子作りは諦めることになったという。彼女曰く、彼女は痩せ型で食事や運動、精神状態等に常々気を配っているタイプ。だから同世代の女性よりも薬への反応が良かったことを医師が考慮しなかったため、薬剤の量が多すぎたためそのような結果になってしまったということ。そして、私とも共通する部分が多いので、担当医師にIVFを始める前に確認したほうがいいとのアドバイスをくれた。
日本人で体の大きさもオージーの女性とは全然違うこともあり、心配になっていろいろ調べて医師にも相談した。医師は年齢を考慮して、様々な患者を通しての経験から決めた量だというので、信じてそのままでいくことにした。
軽度とはいえ心配していた反応が起こってしまったことは残念だし、心配はあるが、明日はまた血液検査と初めての超音波検査。卵胞の状態を実際に確認できるので、はっきりしたことが分かるはずだ。
薬剤投与を減らしたことで状態が落ち着き、IVF治療をこのまま続けていけることを祈ろう。
Day 33 50.1k
Day 34 50.6k
The weight has gone back to the beginning since I started taking injections for IVF. I blame the hormone injection which affect my apatite,of course. My first priority is on conceiving so again let's not stressed.
I have started using weight machine, once so far, and it made me feel good. However, I started feeling funny around my abdominal area, bloated and slight pain from day 7 of stimulation. I didn't feel to do intensive exercise is not good idea. On day 8, I had a blood test and the result came back rather negative. The nurse said that my body responded "extremely well" to the injection and the estrogen level is quite high so that I need to stop taking one of the medicine, Puragon to prevent over-stimulation. I followed the instruction today, day 9 and the result hasn't change, in fact slightly worsen. The ideal level of estrogen is between 3000 -9000 however mine was 17000 yesterday then 20000 today. The nurse concerned about my condition, if there are any symptom of OHSS, Ovarian Hyper Stimulated Syndrome such as nausea and shorten of breath. Actually, I shared my concern about the dose before it started. I've got a friend who suffered from severe OHSS and undergone so much with it for 6 month. She told me I was small like her and healthy, we both care about diet and lifestyle so our body could be actually younger than the average people in same age group. I thought it totally made sense. My doctor convinced me to go with the dose that was advised originally and I trusted his experience but my doctor now thinks the dose might have been too high for me. Well, hope it won't go any worse. I'm going to take another blood test and ultrasound to see how many follicles in my ovaries tomorrow. Fingers crossed for good result after all.
体重は元に戻ってしまった。というのも、体外受精の注射を打ち始めてから、ホルモンの影響か食欲の増加が著しくて。。。妊娠するのが今は一番の課題だから、体重は今のところ考えないようにしてる。
ダイエットプラン通りウエイトトレーニングも始めていい気分で二ヶ月目をスタートしたんだけど、注射を打ち始めて6,7日目辺りから腹部の張りと軽い痛みが始まって…
どうもウエイトトレーニングのようにお腹に力が入る運動、スクワット等が出来なくなった。
注射を打ち始めて8日目に初めての血液検査。エストロゲンの数値でホルモン注射への反応を見るためだ。検査結果は少し気になるものだった。反応をしすぎている様子なので、ピュラゴンの注射はひとまずやめるように言われた。
そして9日目。二回目の血液検査。数値はさらに上がり｢OHSS(卵巣過剰刺激症候群)｣の心配があるという。
実は私の友人がこの症状にかかり入院し、その後も大変な思いをして結果子作りは諦めることになったという。彼女曰く、彼女は痩せ型で食事や運動、精神状態等に常々気を配っているタイプ。だから同世代の女性よりも薬への反応が良かったことを医師が考慮しなかったため、薬剤の量が多すぎたためそのような結果になってしまったということ。そして、私とも共通する部分が多いので、担当医師にIVFを始める前に確認したほうがいいとのアドバイスをくれた。
日本人で体の大きさもオージーの女性とは全然違うこともあり、心配になっていろいろ調べて医師にも相談した。医師は年齢を考慮して、様々な患者を通しての経験から決めた量だというので、信じてそのままでいくことにした。
軽度とはいえ心配していた反応が起こってしまったことは残念だし、心配はあるが、明日はまた血液検査と初めての超音波検査。卵胞の状態を実際に確認できるので、はっきりしたことが分かるはずだ。
薬剤投与を減らしたことで状態が落ち着き、IVF治療をこのまま続けていけることを祈ろう。
Tuesday 23 July 2013
IVF: my journey to meet the precious life has just started...!!
FINALLY!!!We have started IVF cycle recently and it's day 3. We had everything in place once last year but had to postpone it due to several family issues. Thankfully, things seems settled so that we could finally move forward.
It's pretty personal thing so wasn't sure if i should make record of it on this blog. However, I believe it's going to be great to note the journey and share it with someone who also choose IVF in order to meet their baby, treasure of the life.
I'm doing self injection, Lucrin and Puregon. It is self injection is much easier than I imagined, Thank God! It made things less stressful. I also had a big concern about my mood swing due to the influence of the chemical. However, I don't see any difference on my mental state so far which made me so relaxed as well. In fact, I feel much happier. I think it is with the fact we are one step closer to meet our future family member.
Blood test will be started on day 8,and soon after that, ultrasound will be started. All new and quite experience. Really hope all goes well and be able to share good news in about a month time.
一年ほど前から準備はしていた体外受精、家庭の諸事情で延期せざるおえなかったものの、3日前、ようやく第一歩を踏み出しました!
私の体外受精の記録をつける事はもちろん私自身のためでもあるけど、
シェアすることで同じく体外受精で赤ちゃんに会う道を選択した方のお役に立てたらいいなと思ってます。
毎朝、ラクリンとピュラゴンというホルモン剤を自分で注射します。注射は拍子抜けするくらい思ったよりずーっと簡単。ホルモン剤の精神的な部分への影響もかなり気になっていたんだけど、今のところ全然違和感なし。それどころか、気分はすごく幸せ。長かった停滞期を越えてようやく前進できて、赤ちゃんに出会うことが現実的になっているからだと思います。
8日目には血液検査をして、その後に超音波で卵子の数の増加の様子を見ていきます。
あらゆる事が初めてでもちろん少し緊張するけど、順調に進んでいって、一ヵ月後には嬉しい報告が出来るといいなぁ。
It's pretty personal thing so wasn't sure if i should make record of it on this blog. However, I believe it's going to be great to note the journey and share it with someone who also choose IVF in order to meet their baby, treasure of the life.
I'm doing self injection, Lucrin and Puregon. It is self injection is much easier than I imagined, Thank God! It made things less stressful. I also had a big concern about my mood swing due to the influence of the chemical. However, I don't see any difference on my mental state so far which made me so relaxed as well. In fact, I feel much happier. I think it is with the fact we are one step closer to meet our future family member.
Blood test will be started on day 8,and soon after that, ultrasound will be started. All new and quite experience. Really hope all goes well and be able to share good news in about a month time.
一年ほど前から準備はしていた体外受精、家庭の諸事情で延期せざるおえなかったものの、3日前、ようやく第一歩を踏み出しました!
私の体外受精の記録をつける事はもちろん私自身のためでもあるけど、
シェアすることで同じく体外受精で赤ちゃんに会う道を選択した方のお役に立てたらいいなと思ってます。
8日目には血液検査をして、その後に超音波で卵子の数の増加の様子を見ていきます。
あらゆる事が初めてでもちろん少し緊張するけど、順調に進んでいって、一ヵ月後には嬉しい報告が出来るといいなぁ。
Day 31
It's been 8 days since the last post. Oh my gosh... I really can't stick to this kind of things. Haha..
Day 23 49.6 kg
Day 24 48.8 kg
Day 25 48.5 kg
Day 26 49.2 kg
Day 27 no record
Day 28 49,8 kg
Day 29 no record
Day 30 no record
With my body shaping program, I've been doing the exercise alright. now I can do squat 70 times!!! It's really cool for me. However, fasting is not going well at all. It's been done only once and it wasn't even under 500 kcal. I don't know why it's so hard to make it. It's only once a week...! I think we, my hubby and myself have to set a day for fasting and stick to do it. Cutting sugar is still hard. I don't buy sugary stuff though, I baked last week. I made home made custard since we had a left over egg yolks which I didn't wanna waste. Then I made a pie to make a sweets with the custard. It was ...yum!!! but made it so difficult to control cravings even more.. Well... I should have made a omelette with the egg yolk ... wrong choice!!!
It's been 30 days so it's now time to move to next step, including machine/ weight training three times a week.
前回のポストから8日も経ってる。。。!やっぱ三日坊主だわ～。
このプログラムで、順調なのはエクササイズ。今スクワットは70回も出来るようになった!結構嬉しいものだ。でも、断食は難しい。週一のことなのになぜこんなに実現することが難しいんだろ。曜日を決めて何が何でもやるってことにしないとだめだな。あとやっぱり甘いものの誘惑に勝てない。私は基本的にお菓子や炭酸飲料等は取らない方だ。でも、先週はお菓子を作ってしまった。料理に使った卵の残りの卵黄でカスタードクリームを作ってしまったら、それを美味しく食べたいとパイシートを買ってきてパイを焼き、ミルフィーユなんて洒落たものを作って、それが美味しくて連日食べる羽目に。。。オムレツにすべきだったなぁ。反省。
今日で31日目。2ヶ月目に入ったので、いよいよ週3のウエイトトレーニングを追加します！
Day 23 49.6 kg
Day 24 48.8 kg
Day 25 48.5 kg
Day 26 49.2 kg
Day 27 no record
Day 28 49,8 kg
Day 29 no record
Day 30 no record
With my body shaping program, I've been doing the exercise alright. now I can do squat 70 times!!! It's really cool for me. However, fasting is not going well at all. It's been done only once and it wasn't even under 500 kcal. I don't know why it's so hard to make it. It's only once a week...! I think we, my hubby and myself have to set a day for fasting and stick to do it. Cutting sugar is still hard. I don't buy sugary stuff though, I baked last week. I made home made custard since we had a left over egg yolks which I didn't wanna waste. Then I made a pie to make a sweets with the custard. It was ...yum!!! but made it so difficult to control cravings even more.. Well... I should have made a omelette with the egg yolk ... wrong choice!!!
It's been 30 days so it's now time to move to next step, including machine/ weight training three times a week.
前回のポストから8日も経ってる。。。!やっぱ三日坊主だわ～。
このプログラムで、順調なのはエクササイズ。今スクワットは70回も出来るようになった!結構嬉しいものだ。でも、断食は難しい。週一のことなのになぜこんなに実現することが難しいんだろ。曜日を決めて何が何でもやるってことにしないとだめだな。あとやっぱり甘いものの誘惑に勝てない。私は基本的にお菓子や炭酸飲料等は取らない方だ。でも、先週はお菓子を作ってしまった。料理に使った卵の残りの卵黄でカスタードクリームを作ってしまったら、それを美味しく食べたいとパイシートを買ってきてパイを焼き、ミルフィーユなんて洒落たものを作って、それが美味しくて連日食べる羽目に。。。オムレツにすべきだったなぁ。反省。
今日で31日目。2ヶ月目に入ったので、いよいよ週3のウエイトトレーニングを追加します！
Monday 15 July 2013
Day 23 - some identified differences on my body shape...
Day 21 49.7kg
Day 22 49.5kg
The scale has been fixed so now recording my weight re-started.
My apatite.. still crazy and weight is stable but it's gonna be like this till the hormonal monthly event occurs.
However, there are some positive difference on my body shape.
According to my husband, my bum is smaller and toned. It's a clear result of squats everyday. It started from 30 times/day and now I can do 60 times. I'm so proud of it because I used to give up at 30 times and simply think it's not possible. What I've done is increasing the times by 5 everyday, so like if you did 30 times, then try 35 next day. well, at least try. It actually worked! I'm now thinking that it's not an unrealistic goal to do 100 squats when I finish this weight program.
Next one is on swelling legs. I have noticed that my legs are leaner in the morning this week. What I've changed this week was soaking my feet in a bucket with warm water, around 41 degrees while shower in order to warm my entire body up. The detox system in human body works better when the body is warm. As the result of it, The lymph massage which I've done since the beginning has worked more effectively this week and drained the excess and unwanted stuff out from my system. It's simply so nice to see slender legs in the miller!
Another thing I have started this week was massaging boobs which I found on YouTube! It's a combination of a lymph massage and pressure point to create fuller bust. Well, I haven't notice any change in the size of my breasts, however, I know the area between the armpits and the back band of my bra is now smoother which used to be more bumpy and chunky with fat!!
As an aside, this bust up program DVD is available to purchase. It comes with tutorial videos of massages, tips for food which increase female hormones, underwear to nurture the bust etc.. I have been a girl with small boobies for 40 years and come to an absolute acceptance it as a part of package of what I am. Of course, to be honest, I thought about boob jobs but it conflicts my policy of being myself lovingly. Therefore it has never been option. However, I do feel shame and wish they were bigger sometimes especially with my life style which contents some formal events with skin-showing gowns and beach/pool related events. So, this might be the one to try. Having bigger boobies grown with natural methods sounds perfect for me!
Beck to the topic, I believe to continue whatever I do to the stages with "Three". In three days, it become your custom. In three weeks, the difference will arise, In three month time, it shows clear result of what you have done. I'm gonna add weight exercise to the precious program from next week, so I have to keep this in my mind to see the result which will make me proud of myself.
Day 22 49.5kg
The scale has been fixed so now recording my weight re-started.
My apatite.. still crazy and weight is stable but it's gonna be like this till the hormonal monthly event occurs.
However, there are some positive difference on my body shape.
According to my husband, my bum is smaller and toned. It's a clear result of squats everyday. It started from 30 times/day and now I can do 60 times. I'm so proud of it because I used to give up at 30 times and simply think it's not possible. What I've done is increasing the times by 5 everyday, so like if you did 30 times, then try 35 next day. well, at least try. It actually worked! I'm now thinking that it's not an unrealistic goal to do 100 squats when I finish this weight program.
Next one is on swelling legs. I have noticed that my legs are leaner in the morning this week. What I've changed this week was soaking my feet in a bucket with warm water, around 41 degrees while shower in order to warm my entire body up. The detox system in human body works better when the body is warm. As the result of it, The lymph massage which I've done since the beginning has worked more effectively this week and drained the excess and unwanted stuff out from my system. It's simply so nice to see slender legs in the miller!
Another thing I have started this week was massaging boobs which I found on YouTube! It's a combination of a lymph massage and pressure point to create fuller bust. Well, I haven't notice any change in the size of my breasts, however, I know the area between the armpits and the back band of my bra is now smoother which used to be more bumpy and chunky with fat!!
As an aside, this bust up program DVD is available to purchase. It comes with tutorial videos of massages, tips for food which increase female hormones, underwear to nurture the bust etc.. I have been a girl with small boobies for 40 years and come to an absolute acceptance it as a part of package of what I am. Of course, to be honest, I thought about boob jobs but it conflicts my policy of being myself lovingly. Therefore it has never been option. However, I do feel shame and wish they were bigger sometimes especially with my life style which contents some formal events with skin-showing gowns and beach/pool related events. So, this might be the one to try. Having bigger boobies grown with natural methods sounds perfect for me!
Beck to the topic, I believe to continue whatever I do to the stages with "Three". In three days, it become your custom. In three weeks, the difference will arise, In three month time, it shows clear result of what you have done. I'm gonna add weight exercise to the precious program from next week, so I have to keep this in my mind to see the result which will make me proud of myself.
Day23 変化のほどは。。。？
Day 21 49.7kg
Day 22 49.5kg
体重計が直ったので、計量再開。
食欲も変わらず旺盛で…月のものが始まるまではしょうがない。
体重に大きな変化は無いものの、体型には少し変化が出てきたよう。
旦那様いわく、お尻が小さく引き締まったという。スクワットの成果。ムフフ♡
スクワットは30回から始めて、毎日5回ずつ増やすことを心がけた。もちろん、回数はスムーズな右肩上がりにあがってはないけど、今は60回も出来るようになった。以前、スクワットを続けていた時は思い込みからか、30回になると疲れてそれ以上は出来なかったのに…！この調子でいけば、なんと100回も意外にこの2ヶ月でクリアしちゃうかも!!
次に足のむくみ。朝のスッキリ感が違う。
以前書いたが、寝る前にリンパマッサージをしても翌朝足がすっきりしていなかった。冬だし、湯船に浸からない生活なので、足が冷え切っていた。
でもここ一週間ほど、熱めのお湯を張ったバケツに足を浸しながらシャワーを寝る前に浴びることで体が温まり、寝つきが良くなっただけでなく、マッサージの成果が出やすくなってきたようだ。朝には足がスーッと伸びた足がお目見えで気分がいい♡
もう一つ、最近始めた事はYouTubeで見つけたバストアップのマッサージ。
胸が大きくなったかは疑問だけど、脇下とブラの線の間のぷにぷにの量が変わってきた。以前よりすっきりして、気にならなくなった。
余談だけどこのバストアップのプログラムは、食事や他のバストアップのためのポイントも含めてDVDで購入可能らしい。小さな胸がトレードマークだった40年間。補正下着も試したけど効果は薄く、美容整形をする勇気はないので、これも私らしさの一つとして完全に受け入れていた。でも、日本に居る時より断然水着やドレスを着る機会も多いパースでの生活。フェイクではなく自胸が大きくなるなら、この投資はありかも…とマッサージで様子を見つつ検討中(笑)。
そんな感じで、やっぱり何事も"３"続けること。
まずは"３日"で習慣化、3週間で変化が見え始めて、３ヶ月で明らかな結果が出る。
来週からは毎日のプログラムに本格エクササイズも追加。
３の節目を目標にこれからもがんばってこー！
Day 22 49.5kg
体重計が直ったので、計量再開。
食欲も変わらず旺盛で…月のものが始まるまではしょうがない。
体重に大きな変化は無いものの、体型には少し変化が出てきたよう。
旦那様いわく、お尻が小さく引き締まったという。スクワットの成果。ムフフ♡
スクワットは30回から始めて、毎日5回ずつ増やすことを心がけた。もちろん、回数はスムーズな右肩上がりにあがってはないけど、今は60回も出来るようになった。以前、スクワットを続けていた時は思い込みからか、30回になると疲れてそれ以上は出来なかったのに…！この調子でいけば、なんと100回も意外にこの2ヶ月でクリアしちゃうかも!!
次に足のむくみ。朝のスッキリ感が違う。
以前書いたが、寝る前にリンパマッサージをしても翌朝足がすっきりしていなかった。冬だし、湯船に浸からない生活なので、足が冷え切っていた。
でもここ一週間ほど、熱めのお湯を張ったバケツに足を浸しながらシャワーを寝る前に浴びることで体が温まり、寝つきが良くなっただけでなく、マッサージの成果が出やすくなってきたようだ。朝には足がスーッと伸びた足がお目見えで気分がいい♡
もう一つ、最近始めた事はYouTubeで見つけたバストアップのマッサージ。
胸が大きくなったかは疑問だけど、脇下とブラの線の間のぷにぷにの量が変わってきた。以前よりすっきりして、気にならなくなった。
余談だけどこのバストアップのプログラムは、食事や他のバストアップのためのポイントも含めてDVDで購入可能らしい。小さな胸がトレードマークだった40年間。補正下着も試したけど効果は薄く、美容整形をする勇気はないので、これも私らしさの一つとして完全に受け入れていた。でも、日本に居る時より断然水着やドレスを着る機会も多いパースでの生活。フェイクではなく自胸が大きくなるなら、この投資はありかも…とマッサージで様子を見つつ検討中(笑)。
そんな感じで、やっぱり何事も"３"続けること。
まずは"３日"で習慣化、3週間で変化が見え始めて、３ヶ月で明らかな結果が出る。
来週からは毎日のプログラムに本格エクササイズも追加。
３の節目を目標にこれからもがんばってこー！
Saturday 13 July 2013
体重計壊れた。The scale has got broken ;(
It's pity my scale has been playing out and finally got broken. So, I haven't been able to weigh myself lately.
The effect of having a motivating picture on the screen saver on my phone has been kinda working. Yes it encourages me not to miss massaging legs or exercise. Though, I did have one day that I didn't do any activity which I was supposed to. It was busy day and there are some days like this. I'm not too worried. I will catch up soon.
My apatite has been ridiculous. I suspect it is from premenstrual. There are some indications that I feel in my body and I'm so emotional. Well, I can't do much about it and everything seems too stressful enough, so I'm not too stressed about it neither.
I will get on to it when my hormonal level gets normal.
体重計が壊れて最近体重を記録できずにいる。早く直さなくちゃ。
モチベーションをあげる写真を携帯の待ちうけにした効果の程は…それなりに感じられる。疲れてベッドに入って、もうマッサージは今日はいいかなぁ。。。なんて誘惑に負けそうになっても、目覚ましセットする時携帯を手にして、ミランダちゃんのきれいな足を見て、やっぱダメダメ！ってせっせとマッサージをしたり、携帯でFBを見ようとして、エクササイズしてないことを思いだして、FB見る時間を利用して早めに済ましたり。。。そんな感じで日々役立ってくれてる気がする。
とはいえ、一日だけ全然やるべきこと出来ない日があったけど(汗)でも、そんな日もある。気にせず、結果さえ出せばいいんだから。
最近食欲は異常。生理前だなぁ、きっと。そんな兆候が出てる。それもホルモンの状態によるもので抑えようとしてもしんどくなるだけ。感情もコントロールが効かなくて、いろんな事がストレスに感じる今、焦っても仕方ない。
落ち着くまで待つことにしよう。
The effect of having a motivating picture on the screen saver on my phone has been kinda working. Yes it encourages me not to miss massaging legs or exercise. Though, I did have one day that I didn't do any activity which I was supposed to. It was busy day and there are some days like this. I'm not too worried. I will catch up soon.
My apatite has been ridiculous. I suspect it is from premenstrual. There are some indications that I feel in my body and I'm so emotional. Well, I can't do much about it and everything seems too stressful enough, so I'm not too stressed about it neither.
I will get on to it when my hormonal level gets normal.
体重計が壊れて最近体重を記録できずにいる。早く直さなくちゃ。
モチベーションをあげる写真を携帯の待ちうけにした効果の程は…それなりに感じられる。疲れてベッドに入って、もうマッサージは今日はいいかなぁ。。。なんて誘惑に負けそうになっても、目覚ましセットする時携帯を手にして、ミランダちゃんのきれいな足を見て、やっぱダメダメ！ってせっせとマッサージをしたり、携帯でFBを見ようとして、エクササイズしてないことを思いだして、FB見る時間を利用して早めに済ましたり。。。そんな感じで日々役立ってくれてる気がする。
とはいえ、一日だけ全然やるべきこと出来ない日があったけど(汗)でも、そんな日もある。気にせず、結果さえ出せばいいんだから。
最近食欲は異常。生理前だなぁ、きっと。そんな兆候が出てる。それもホルモンの状態によるもので抑えようとしてもしんどくなるだけ。感情もコントロールが効かなくて、いろんな事がストレスに感じる今、焦っても仕方ない。
落ち着くまで待つことにしよう。
Monday 8 July 2013
Day 15
Day 14 - 49.6k
I have saved a photos of Miranda Kerr on my screen saver! It stopped me from having lunch when I got hungry even though I had breakfast/brunch today which is too much intake if I did. I do hope it will keep motivating me!
ミダンダカーの全身写真を携帯のスクリーンセーバーにした~!これで携帯開くたびにキレイな足が目に焼きつく、はず!
今日は早速食べすぎ防止に成功。このおかげかな♡
この調子でモチベーションを保てますように！
I have saved a photos of Miranda Kerr on my screen saver! It stopped me from having lunch when I got hungry even though I had breakfast/brunch today which is too much intake if I did. I do hope it will keep motivating me!
ミダンダカーの全身写真を携帯のスクリーンセーバーにした~!これで携帯開くたびにキレイな足が目に焼きつく、はず!
今日は早速食べすぎ防止に成功。このおかげかな♡
この調子でモチベーションを保てますように！
Sunday 7 July 2013
Day 14
The waight at previous days
Day 11 50.1k
Day 12 49.8k
Day 13 49.6k
day 14 find out tonight
数日前から良くない傾向が。。。
始まりは金曜。カラオケ仲間の松田夫妻とカラオケ後、居酒屋という数ヶ月に一度の恒例のコース。大好きな居酒屋桜の夕食に備え、その日はコーヒーとリンゴだけとがんばった。ご主人の真一さんの希望に応えて、着物を着てお出かけ。(カラオケ向きじゃないけどね)夕食は、勢いに任せていっぱいたのんで最後に残さないように無理して食べちゃうのがパターンなので、ペースを持って頼んだし、着物のお陰もあって腹八分目。でも、やっぱりデザートの誘惑には勝てず。。。一週間に一度のデザートをを数日前倒しして、美味しいクレームブリュレを楽しみました！
しかし。。。その後、食事のコントロールが難しくなっちゃった。昨日もチョコ2列食べちゃったし、特に甘いものはまさに鬼門!今日も市場に行く前に誘惑に負けないようにランチを食べていったのに、焼きたてクロワッサンカスタードを見たら買わずに居られず、今週からまた子供達との気忙しい一週間の前に市場の開放的な雰囲気に1人しばし浸りたくなっていずに座って、よせばいいのにクロワッサンを一口…そしたら美味しすぎて…一気に完食。あーあ。で、夕食は控えめにしたものの、コーヒーのお供になんか甘いものが欲しくてクッキー食べちゃった。あーもう。。。自己嫌悪まではいかないけど、三日坊主の私はこんな感じで波がありながらやっていくのです。
運動もマッサージもそれなりに毎日順調にやっているけど、最近はそういえばミランダの写真を見てないかも。明日の月曜からはまた気合入れなおし!!今夜はミランダの写真をいっぱい見てイメトレして寝ることにしよう。
It’s been a bit of struggle
with my appetite. Actually what’s hardest is my craving for sweet. When I went
out on Friday, Karaoke and dinner at Izakaya Sakura, I could control my pace
for foods but when it came to dessert, I
thought I would have the sweet for the weekend and not having one on the
weekend. However, I have been out of control on sugar since then. Today , I
had a big piece of a custard croissant and a cookie with coffee. What’s wrong
with me!!! Well, It’s not new. I’m a person
so called in Japanese Mikka-bouzu ,which means you can discipline yourself only
three days. I tend to go off the track a
bit ., but I go back on again and achieve my goal eventually when I’m serious.
And, it is a serious one. I know it is the time to get back to business. I have
to believe I can control and beat the craving. I haven’t done enough imagining
my ideal picture. I will take a good look at pictures of my ideal body, Miranda
Kerr tonight and tomorrow morning to kick the motivation back in.
Wednesday 3 July 2013
Day 10
day 6 50.1k
day 7 49.9k
day 8 no record
day 9 49.5k
It's already day 10 but there hasn't been a significant change in my weight at all. Well, I have not had a half day fasting really. Since I don't eat breakfast usually, it have to be done with skipping lunch. I have tried last week but I gave in with my hunger then had late lunch which ended up with bigger than usual despite my intention of having small potion due to my maximized hunger. I see how it failed now. I'm going to try half-day fasting again on this Saturday or Sunday. I have to succeed this one to accelerate my progress.
I have found the effective timing for massage body. It is that the body have to be warm when massage is done. I have been massaging my legs every night before go to bed after a shower and it haven't made much difference on my appearance. I used to see my legs definitely leaner and less swollen in the next morning. However, it hasn't turned out so well this time. Then, I noticed that I used to do it after having a bath, it's pretty common to have bath everyday in Japan, when my body was quite warm. However, since I now feel having a bath as a big deal in Western world, so I only have a shower. I've found my body is not warm at all to help the circulation of the fluid in my body when I massage, and even after massage I can't go to sleep easily because my feet are too cold. No wonder even though I spend more time and effort, it is not as good. Then this morning, I notice my body is warmer just after getting out from the bed, so I gave it a go to find out the effect of massage with the different body temperature. It was quite amazing. From this finding, I now need to figure out the way to warm by body up before go to bed because it's not easy to do it in the morning with domestic duties. Ideally, having a bath or half body bath but it's a bit of hassle and commitment, our bath is outside so good in summer but not in winter. Hmmm.. maybe foot bath will work? Let's try this tomorrow.
Saturday 29 June 2013
day 6
<Day 6>
For record
Day 4- 49k
Day 5- 49.8k
Day 6-
51.1k
今日で体づくりに取り組んで6日目。まあ、それなりに体重は減りつつあるかなぁと思って、今お風呂からあがっていつものごとく体重を測ってみたら…なんと51k?!?!
なんでなんで?!?!意味が分からない。決めた内容はほぼこなしてるし、食事も今までより気にして食べてるし、お散歩だって今まで以上にちゃんとやってるのに…
ま、今日は昨日に引き続きの寝違いによる首の痛みで、動かないくせにちゃんと昼も炭水化物で、夜も手作りピザでお腹がめっちゃ張ってるけど…
それにしても、スタート時の51kgに戻るって…へこむ↓。
やっぱり、今日は週末だと思って甘いものを許したからかしら?気の緩みが体重に直結してるって事？まぁ、40歳になるとメタボリズムも下がって痩せにくくなるって、まさにこういうことだね。
気を取り直して、また明日も今まで通りこなします。継続は力なり!
今日は便秘気味でもあったのでマグネシウムも取りました。気持ちの悪いお腹の張りが取れるといいなぁ。
It’s sixth
day since I started the body shaping program and it has been pretty good. I was
doing all menus all right except one day I missed massaging my legs and my
weight has made a slow but good curve on the graph. BUT, it scored 51Kg, which
is same weight as when I started, tonight. I just can’t believe it.
I have been
careful what and how much I eat and exercise everyday. Yes, I had a bit of
indulgence two days ago when we ate out at a farewell party and with a bit of
sugary stuff, such as a jam donuts and a mini éclair and … some Coke but it doesn’t
make sense..!!! I can’t get over the shock yet.
Well I
guess I have to admit it is my lowered metabolism due to my age and maybe
having losing muscle over the time is causing this extremely slow start and I have
to carry on till I see some positive change which I believe I will see as I continue
to work on my curriculum.
Persistence
is power!!
Wednesday 26 June 2013
Day 3
For my record,
Day 1- 49k
Day2- 49.2k
昨日は雨でお散歩には行けず。でも他の内容はこなした。
今日も順調にいっている。
ただ、お腹いっぱいに食べないのって以外に難しい。。。
甘いものも食べたいな…と思う瞬間があって、
今までいかに意識をせずに物を食べていたかということに気付く。
意識といえば、歩くときも足の運びを意識すると今までの散歩がただ歩いていたことに気付いた。私のヒップは左右に高さ、形が違う。右の方がトップにボリュームが無いくのっぺり。
自分の歩き方を観察すると左足をメインに歩いていて、右足で踏み出し蹴り出すことが、意識してもなかなか難しい。毎日の歩き方や重心は何気無く、しっかりと体型を作っているんですよねぇ。
今日カーフの運動では思いっきりミランダカーの体をイメージしてみた。やる気の出方が違うよね～。意識的に理想の体を思い描くことで、あと一息の踏ん張りがきく。
"意識"って、何をするにも本当に大事。同じことをしても意識があると無いでは結果の出方が克明に違う。今まで頭では分かっていても出来ていなかった事を改めて実感。
ふむ。今回のメインは下半身。
40年間と言うと大袈裟だけど、物心付いたときから足首と膝肉はもったりしていて、なくならないものと思っていた。でも、週３のジム通いで、運動してふくらはぎの筋肉をつけることで私でもきゅっとした足首に出来ることがわかった。それを考えると膝肉だってとれるんでは…?!と思い早速ネットで調査開始。膝肉は岩肉と呼ばれて運動でと考えていたけどなんと、揉み解すことで膝のむくみから固くセルライト化した脂肪が無くなるとの嬉しい情報が!!マッサージ中心のこの一ヶ月間、岩肉マッサージをマスターして、まっすぐスラっと膝を手に入れま～す!!!!昨日足の写真も撮ったので、一ヶ月後に比較しよーっと！
It's day 3.
My hubby is doing his exercise, 30 min walk or ride, almost everyday which is pretty good for him.
I'm doing pretty good,too. I didn't go for walk with my doggy due to the rain yesterday though, it's not a big deal. Actually, two things are not so easy.it is to stop eating with 80% full and not taking sweet in weekdays. I never thought I've eaten so much but I have actually because I sense the signal from my satisfy center which means I'm full already when I feel it, which means I was failed to stop eating with 80% satisfaction. humm... I think to have smaller meal on my plate and not to have second will work best for it. Sugar, sugar... sweet evil... It's also something I didn't think I have craving for but now I know I have.
One of the thing I know but I haven't really been aware of the greatness is the power of consciousness. I notice my body is pretty much the production of what I do everyday. For example, the shape of my bottom is not quite symmetry, I mean my right half is flatter and less volume on the top half. When I watched carefully how I walk today when I took my dog out for a walk, which is now my regular exercise time, I realized that I walk mainly with the left legs. I mean that my left foot has stronger step and kick and my right leg is just follow along the motion. I tried but t is not easy to use the right legs as a drive because it has less power to kick the ground due to not being used so the drive naturally shifts to the left leg. Therefore, the left leg gains more chance to get toned and shaped and this happened every time I walk or run. However, now I am aware what's happening with my bum and legs. I can now make a conscious movement to encourage my right legs to step and kick stronger which will creates better shape of the right half of my bottom.
Another one on the consciousness on visualization. I tried to imagine the body of Miranda Kerr as mine when I did calf training today and it gave me extra push to do a little but further and harder. And again, a little extra in every time creates massive difference in long time.
Well, my focus in this time is my legs. especially the excess fat on my knees. It's a new project because I always thought that I would never lose it. I have them on my knees as long as I remember. However, I remember that I had same idea on my fat ankles five years ago. Then after a year of being regular member of the local gym, I decided I was wrong because I gained slim and toned ankles with beautifully toned calves. It convinced me to discover new me with lean legs!!! Apparently, the fat around knees are the byproduct of swelling of legs due to the bad blood and lymph circulation and it is able to dissolve by intensive massage. I have learned how to do it by a tutorial video and I have been doing it for last two days. I can't wait to compare in a month time and to meet flawless lean legs!
My hubby is doing his exercise, 30 min walk or ride, almost everyday which is pretty good for him.
I'm doing pretty good,too. I didn't go for walk with my doggy due to the rain yesterday though, it's not a big deal. Actually, two things are not so easy.it is to stop eating with 80% full and not taking sweet in weekdays. I never thought I've eaten so much but I have actually because I sense the signal from my satisfy center which means I'm full already when I feel it, which means I was failed to stop eating with 80% satisfaction. humm... I think to have smaller meal on my plate and not to have second will work best for it. Sugar, sugar... sweet evil... It's also something I didn't think I have craving for but now I know I have.
One of the thing I know but I haven't really been aware of the greatness is the power of consciousness. I notice my body is pretty much the production of what I do everyday. For example, the shape of my bottom is not quite symmetry, I mean my right half is flatter and less volume on the top half. When I watched carefully how I walk today when I took my dog out for a walk, which is now my regular exercise time, I realized that I walk mainly with the left legs. I mean that my left foot has stronger step and kick and my right leg is just follow along the motion. I tried but t is not easy to use the right legs as a drive because it has less power to kick the ground due to not being used so the drive naturally shifts to the left leg. Therefore, the left leg gains more chance to get toned and shaped and this happened every time I walk or run. However, now I am aware what's happening with my bum and legs. I can now make a conscious movement to encourage my right legs to step and kick stronger which will creates better shape of the right half of my bottom.
Another one on the consciousness on visualization. I tried to imagine the body of Miranda Kerr as mine when I did calf training today and it gave me extra push to do a little but further and harder. And again, a little extra in every time creates massive difference in long time.
Well, my focus in this time is my legs. especially the excess fat on my knees. It's a new project because I always thought that I would never lose it. I have them on my knees as long as I remember. However, I remember that I had same idea on my fat ankles five years ago. Then after a year of being regular member of the local gym, I decided I was wrong because I gained slim and toned ankles with beautifully toned calves. It convinced me to discover new me with lean legs!!! Apparently, the fat around knees are the byproduct of swelling of legs due to the bad blood and lymph circulation and it is able to dissolve by intensive massage. I have learned how to do it by a tutorial video and I have been doing it for last two days. I can't wait to compare in a month time and to meet flawless lean legs!
Tuesday 25 June 2013
ダイエットぉ~~！MY body shaping project is now started!!
何年ぶりのブログ更新だろう…というくらいのご無沙汰。
やっぱり基本三日坊主の私には向かないのだ。
やっぱり基本三日坊主の私には向かないのだ。
でも今回はダイエットの記録をつけるために戻ってきた。
やっと4年越しの願いが叶って、ようやくダイエットを決意してくれた旦那様。
今まで以上に具体的に目標も立てた。
一緒にかんばる人が居ればより励みにもなると思い、私も一緒に体を絞ることに決めた!
日本に居た4年前は週3でジムに通い、体を引き締める事に喜びを感じていた私。
今ではすっかりオージーのリラックスが板についてしまい、それほど太りこそしてないものの、体のラインが緩んでる。
気付いてはいたものの、よっしゃ！と一歩が踏み出せなかった私だったけど、
せっかくの機会なので、いっちょ張り切って昔みたいに一気に引き締めてしまおう！
私の3ヶ月（92日間）の目標と計画( My goal and the menu)
目標 8月30日までに…( Till 30th,AUG)
目標 8月30日までに…( Till 30th,AUG)
－47kg(-3kg)
－下半身…足(特に足首と膝上)とヒップの引き締め ( Tone my bottom, legs esp ancle and knee)
－背中引き締め ( Tone my back)
<1ヶ月目(the first month)>
＊一ヶ月目はエクササイズを最小にとどめ、変化の記録をつける( to see the effect of massage in the figure, exercise is minimum.)
＊一ヶ月目はエクササイズを最小にとどめ、変化の記録をつける( to see the effect of massage in the figure, exercise is minimum.)
－犬の散歩30分( walk the dog for 30 min)
－スクワット、ふくらはぎのエクササイズ(毎日) ( squat and calf exercise everyday)
－ストレッチ&リンパマッサージ(毎日) ( streatch and lymph massage)
－腹八分目( eat 80% full)
－甘いものは週末のみ ( sweets only on weekend)
－半日断食(毎週月曜日)( half day fasting on Mon)
<2.3ヶ月目( the second and last month>
－1ヶ月目の内容( same as above)＋ウエイトエクササイズ（週3回）( weight exercise 3/week)
今回は記録をしっかりつけて、変化を見ていくことにする。
一ヶ月目はマッサージメインの変化。二ヶ月目以降はエクササイズでの変化をメインで見ていく計画。
せっかくなので目標は高く! 目指す体型はMiranda Kerr !!
It's been AGES since I got on this blog. Well, I've never kept writing my diary for more than 3 days, so it is so clear this kind of things are not mine. I know.
However, I'm back on this blog now to keep a record of my body shaping progress.
Well, I have come to the decision of getting on this serious body shaping, which I have sort of avoided ,to support my husband. He has gain 15kg in the last four years and not been happy with it, but he is not outdoor type, neither love of working out or exercise type,so couldn't promise the commitment to it. BUT FINALLY, he decided! I have encouraged him to get on to weight loss so many times for the 4 years. It was a momentum for me! I think he really mean it this time and I really want him to nail it. With the reason, I'm not going to be a sidelines. I'don't need to lose my weight as much as he does though, but I have wanted to get back into a toned body which I used to have before I moved to Australia where everything is pretty relaxed in every sense. I think it will be good for him to have a mate who pledge together to achieve a goal. It's going to be three month period. We are taking a big leap to the big challenges together! I have a feeling that this one is going to work...!!
My husband's goal is to lose 7kg.
Mine is to lose 3kg and more importantly to tone bottom half and my back. Last but not least, my ultimate ideal body is Miranda Kerr's !!
I'm pumped! Bring it on!!
It's been AGES since I got on this blog. Well, I've never kept writing my diary for more than 3 days, so it is so clear this kind of things are not mine. I know.
However, I'm back on this blog now to keep a record of my body shaping progress.
Well, I have come to the decision of getting on this serious body shaping, which I have sort of avoided ,to support my husband. He has gain 15kg in the last four years and not been happy with it, but he is not outdoor type, neither love of working out or exercise type,so couldn't promise the commitment to it. BUT FINALLY, he decided! I have encouraged him to get on to weight loss so many times for the 4 years. It was a momentum for me! I think he really mean it this time and I really want him to nail it. With the reason, I'm not going to be a sidelines. I'don't need to lose my weight as much as he does though, but I have wanted to get back into a toned body which I used to have before I moved to Australia where everything is pretty relaxed in every sense. I think it will be good for him to have a mate who pledge together to achieve a goal. It's going to be three month period. We are taking a big leap to the big challenges together! I have a feeling that this one is going to work...!!
My husband's goal is to lose 7kg.
Mine is to lose 3kg and more importantly to tone bottom half and my back. Last but not least, my ultimate ideal body is Miranda Kerr's !!
I'm pumped! Bring it on!!
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