Not this time though. I’m struggling just to not gain weight let alone losing any. On the days I put extra effort in I seem to put on the weight! I just don’t get my body right now.

It doesn’t help that my new job is a lot of sitting rather than a lot of doing. Combined with my occasional snacking on lunch… I’m finding I can’t get through the afternoon without it!

This weekend I’m planning on riding down to our local markets and buying some cheap fruit for snacks for the week ahead. I also have a 4 day weekend coming up (which is awesome, although later in the rotation I’ll work 7 days straight) so I’m going to do what I can to get myself into gear then.

Any suggestions? When you feel like devouring a block of chocolate, what do you do instead? How do you get yourself up and moving when all you really want to do is sit on the couch?

I’m not to sure what my start weight is, but I am going to the doctor to find out, OR buy my own scales, which would be cheaper in the long run! (Like, $40 to see the doctors? Lul)

I am eying up the “Kate Morgan” diet.  I’m not sure how I feel about this, as I easily get sick of eating the same thing over again. It’s kind of expensive, but because I don’t pay for food¹, I should be able to afford it, instead of “grocery shopping”.

I don’t really have a “goal” weight either, more of a goal size I guess. I’d like to get back down to a 14, (Er.. NZ?) Last time I dieted, I had size 14′s that where falling off me! I know 14 isn’t a “Skiny” size, but it’s comfortable, comfortable enough for me to wear a bikini without feeling too self-conscious.

So wish me luck. For now, without a set diet, just “eating less / healthy”, and for later on, when all my money goes to some kind of Weight Watchers or Kate Morgan type thing.

1. I get dinner provided Mon-Fri

So, now I’m reforming (or attempting to) and trying to better my diet and exercise regime.

I feel that I’m improving but my scales aren’t reflecting the change. You have no idea how disappointed I am, after 3 weeks to have lost no weight even though I’ve dramatically changed what I eat and am exercising more.

I won’t give up though and hope for better results this week. It’s been hard though, my weight is yo-yoing around like crazy.

Today is weigh in #3 and well, if I don’t weigh less than 97.2KG I’m cracking skulls Not really… I’ll be going for a bikeride instead actually.

Wish me luck.

Welcome, welcome to Surrounded by Food. Now, you might be asking “Just what is Surrounded by Food” well it is the beginnings of a group health/food blog between Jana and I. We’re trying to get fit and healthy and that is always easier with a but of support right?

So, help us along our journey and provide any and all suggestions you have. They’re always welcome. You’ll find what you always wanted to know about us in our About sections which are currently a work in progress (and always will be. I have weight updates – well I will have) while we tweak it out.

Things you should expect to see are healthy, tasty recipes and tips on exercise and cravings and how to avoid them. And obviously, our trials and triumphs along the way.

So, welcome to our adventure. Here’s hoping it is easy and enjoyable