Haunted by the words no mother wants to hear, that her son was embarrassed to be seen with his family, Eve Butt has every motivation possible to make sure Second Change Biggest Loser experience really counts. Here we reveal her diary...
Update 1
Saturday
Well, today I swapped my regular Sat morning Maccas brekkie for a Biggest Loser Club shake and dried fruit. Then for lunch had soup and a Commando bar, yum yum. Then went shopping and brought fruit, fresh veg and chicken. After tea took the dog for a walk. Don’t know who enjoyed it more, me or the dog. Great start to a new beginning.
Sunday
Was so glad when tea came around, I was so hungry. Had mince, vegies and rice. So full now and it was only about 1 cup. Took the dog for a one-hour walk down the steep hill. So tired.
Monday
Well, it’s day three. Wanted to have a packet of salt and vinegar chips and a chocolate bar, but the support around the office has been great. Looking forward to going to aqua aerobics.
Been to aqua. Feeling very tired and a little hungry. Had an apricot. Would usually have a lot more: chips, lollies or even a sandwich.
Thursday
Feeling very lethargic today. Thought I might be sleeping better with all the exercising that I am doing, but waking up early every day.
Friday
Away from the family today. Think this will be the hardest day so far. Going to the tennis so have packed a Meal Replacement bar as don’t want to be tempted by the takeaway stalls.
Went out to dinner. Made the right choice: grilled fish and salad. So proud so far.
Update 2
Sunday
Away for the weekend. Thought I would get the unhealthy stuff for tea, but I made the right choices and feel so proud that I did. Still exercising as well and still went to the tennis. Amazing.
Monday
Well, on to week 2. Thought that last week was hard – I think this week and next will be just as hard, but I will defeat the bad food that I used to like.
Thursday
Finding it easy going to gym at the moment. I really like trying different classes to find out which one I like the most. Today was a little hard as we went a funeral at lunchtime and found it hard to have something to eat on the way there, but we managed. Feeling a little tired this afternoon. Not sure why.
Friday
I am ready for weigh-in tomorrow, and looking forward to it as I worked out heaps this week and really enjoyed it. Tried to eat the right amount of calories also. I think I am on the right track so far.
Saturday
Finding it hard today to get my calories up. Also having a day off exercise. Feeling a bit down and seem to have no energy. Looking forward to the start of week 3 and doing some more at the gym, trying new classes and may even trying to get up early to do morning sessions. Have been going after work.
Update 3
Saturday
Finding it hard today to get my calories up. Also having a day off exercise: feeling really down and seem to have no energy. Looking forward to the start of week three though and doing some more at the gym, trying new classes.
Sunday
Today is a rest day. I know I have to get back into it tomorrow and I’m really looking forward to it, surprisingly. I didn’t think I would ever like the thing they call exercise!
Monday
Well, starting a new week of gym. Trying some new exercises too – today it was RPM. I have a sore bum, but sweated heaps and enjoyed it very much. RPM again tomorrow night!
Tuesday
The five flights of stairs at work are getting easier, and I can walk past the lift and not want to take it. Feel great!
Thursday
Today we had our tea for lunch and a Biggest Loser Club shake for tea. Let’s see how we go over the next week with this change.
RPM seems to be getting easier; I just push myself a little each time. I also did a 30-minute walk on the treadmill.
Update 4
Sunday
Why is it that the more I get into this program, the harder it is to get my calorie count up? So frustrating. I also had two relaxing days – feeling guilty about that. I’ll try to get up early tomorrow and go to the gym and do RPM, as I really like that for exercise.
Monday
I was feeling a little flat today, but I knew I just had to pick myself back up – and I did. I walked up the five flights of stairs twice.
Tuesday
Did a gym circuit work-out tonight with a PT. Didn’t like it that much. I’m enjoying having the brekkie bar of a morning and the shake for tea though.
Wednesday
Pushed myself at the gym today and really felt the muscles working.
The That's Life magazine came out today. I was very surprised at how different I really look! The comments from the people at work made me feel awesome, and I know the journey I’m on is worth it. I am so proud of myself.
Thursday
Every day I look forward to going to the gym. What’s really funny about it is, I go with my sister (who is fit), and she reckons that I’m killing her. She’s finding it hard to keep up!
Friday
I had a great day today and am feeling good about myself. I was going to have a day off from gym/RPM but felt guilty about it, so I went – and now I’m glad I did, as RPM is getting a little easier.
Saturday
Today was weigh-in – I was very nervous. I’m very disappointed with my 600g loss. It was a low day. Had a cry about it in private, as I’ve done soooo much but lost hardly anything. People say they see the changes but I can’t. I’m having the weekend off training; I need a break.
Update 5
Sunday
Day off gym today: I just wanted to relax.
Monday
Had a great day. I'm looking forward to going to RPM with my sister. She still says I’m trying to kill her with all the exercise, but it’s making me stronger and my mindset is in a great place to keep up this challenge.
Tuesday
Gym twice today – so excited! Feeling very tired tonight though. Everything’s perfect: great hubby who is very supportive and a fantastic daughter who’s trying her hardest and doing very well. I’m very proud of them and myself too.
Thursday
Busy day. Gym first, then to work. Walked at lunch for approximately 30 minutes and walked after work for 20 minutes. I feel great – I have a lot more energy.
Friday
We were supposed to be home early but the flight was cancelled. We didn’t have a chance to have tea, as we had no shakes on us and we don’t like to have McDonald’s or takeaway at the moment, as we’re still a little unsure of what to choose – we don’t like it as much as we used to, either! We also did incidental exercise – we walked through the airport. Usually we would just sit and wait for the plane.
Saturday
It was weigh-in today and I am so excited, as I lost 1.3 kg! Feeling really good now that I know it’s all working! We had measurements taken yesterday in Sydney too – that also made me feel great.
Update 6
Sunday
I started a second job this weekend. It really threw out everything – no exercise. I’ll have to try a little harder to get things right for next weekend. I usually plan ahead for the week; now I’ll have to do this for the weekend too.
Monday
Back to Theogenes gym today. I got up early. I didn’t ask my sister to come today, as I want to see if I can motivate myself to go when no-one else wants to.
Having a big lunch seems to be working for me, and having a shake for tea is great, as I’m not hungry after gym. I think I might be becoming a gym addict – well, for RPM. I look forward to that morning and night. Yeah, go me!
Tuesday
Getting up early to go to the gym is getting easier. The more I get into the program, the more support I get from workmates, strangers and the other contestants. I’m so lucky to have that support.
Wednesday
Got up early this morning and went to RPM. What a workout! I push myself a little more each time. I wasn’t going to go to the gym after work, but I’m glad I did.
I’m starting to sleep better – wow it’s nice not to wake up four or five times a night.
I’m still enjoying The Biggest Loser Club shakes and brekkie bars, as it’s so easy just to grab and go.
Friday
Seems like I have more energy each day, and am feeling great. I worked out hard this week with gym in the mornings and after work. But I’m a little scared of weigh-in tomorrow, as I feel I haven’t lost anything.
Saturday
I was really scared of weigh-in today, but it’s a good result! I’ve decided to have the day off exercise and just have a nice relaxing day.
Update 7
Sunday
I’m back at the gym today – just walking on the treadmill, but I am at the gym. I could have sat at home! I also tried something new today and went into the sauna. Damn hot in there! I didn’t stay in for long.
Monday
Another week. Wow, how time is flying and the weight is coming off! I spent some time today just thinking about how I’d put the weight on. It’s making me even more determined to lose it and keep it off. Yeah for me!
Wednesday
It’s mid-week and I’m feeling a little tired. Still liking the shakes and breakfast bars, as they’re so easy to grab on the run.
Today’s going to be a very busy day, as I’m working two jobs: a day shift at one and a security night shift. I had tea provided at my night job but was unsure what to have – in the end I had the rissole and salad with no dressing. Chose right again! This is becoming easier. Yum.
Friday
I got my exercise in today. I’m really looking forward to RPM at Theogenes: I call it ‘last chance workout’. I tried the sauna today again. I enjoyed doing that at the end of the workout, as it gave me time to wind down and have a chat with my sister. She’s been so encouraging throughout and is a great support to me.
Saturday
Well, weigh-in day today – so excited, I’m under 100kg! Yippee for me! Really looking forward to new beginnings and new clothes.
No exercise today, as I’ve worked hard all week and think that it’s time to make one day a week a rest day. It’ll help me recharge ready for another week.
Update 8
Sunday
Back into training today – RPM and then the sauna. Who’d have thought seven weeks ago that I’d be giving up my Sunday breakfast of egg, bacon, tomatoes, sausages and hash browns on the barbecue and going to the gym instead!
Monday
I had a great start to the day today – had my Biggest Loser Club breakfast bar – yum. I feel like I had lots to eat all day. I’ve gone back to having a big lunch and a Biggest Loser Club shake for tea, as it seems to work for me.
Tuesday
My RPM buddy (my sister Raz) is away on holiday for two weeks. I showed that I can do it without her, but it’s better having a buddy, as you can talk and chill out. It’s like you’re not really working out. Gee, I missed her tonight.
Wednesday
Started the day off well – I walked up the stairs at work, went to the gym after work and tried to play squash with Dave. Hehe – he couldn’t keep up! (Well, actually, he let me win.) Then I went up to RPM. What a workout! I know I’m putting in the effort when the floor is wet from my sweat!
Thursday
I’ve had what I call a fat day today; I’m not feeling as if I’ve lost any weight this week, but the scales will tell on Saturday morning. I went to RPM again, did a 20-minute walk on the treadmill and had a sauna. Feeling better now.
Update 9
Sunday
No exercise at the gym again today, but will be doing incidental exercise walking around town. I’ll be back into the routine tomorrow, and gee I’m looking forward to it.
Monday
I didn’t have any energy today and I didn’t feel like going to the gym, but I did. I’ve had two days off and I was feeling guilty. I really needed to go for myself and get back into training. I’m glad I did, I really am feeling better for it.
Wednesday
Work held a Temptation Day today: they had all my favourite stuff to eat before I went on the challenge! Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello – yum! I nearly took one, but I knew if I did I’d have to work twice as hard at the gym, and I didn’t want to do that. I was so proud of myself once again for not giving in to temptation!
Thursday
Having an ordinary day: work, gym, then home to have tea and do housework. Feeling a little tired, as usual.
Update 10
Monday
Having a fantastic day: I fit into a pair of jeans I haven’t worn in a while. And I have to wear a belt with my old jeans – yeah me! Didn’t do gym today, as it’s a public holiday and the gym is closed. Instead I walked around the block and up the stairs at work twice today – incidental exercise is great.
Tuesday
What a great day! I’m back into gym and walking up stairs at work. Seems like I’m eating more and more, but I still really don’t feel hungry. I had PT at the gym and sweated heaps – seems like the fitter I get the more I sweat! Feeling great.
Wednesday
Another terrific day. I went to the gym and it was great to have my gym partner back: it really helps having someone to exercise with.
Thursday
I had a bit too much to eat today – it was a long time between meals and I was on the road.
Friday
Had a great day again and chose the correct foods even though we were away from home.
I went shopping with Dave today and saw a nice top that I liked. I wanted to buy it but was sure it wouldn’t fit (it was size 16). Dave bought the top: he said it would give me something to aim for. Well, to my surprise it fit with room to move! Wow! I also did the full-length mirror thing today. Gee, I’ve lost heaps. I’m proud of myself.
Update 11
Sunday
I have no energy today, all I want to do is relax. I’ll get back into training tomorrow.
Monday
I’m really feeling great about myself: I’m getting more confident and I know what the end result will be – I’m really looking forward to it.
Still enjoying exercise. Having my gym buddy Raz back is a great help and she’s just an amazing sister, as well, to help and support me the way she does.
Wednesday
Had a good day. I changed my diet around to having a bigger lunch and a small tea – well, a Biggest Loser Club shake, that is – because we get home from gym at around 7.30pm and by the time I cook it’s about 8.30pm. Then we eat and go to bed at 9.30 to 10pm and can’t sleep properly on a full tummy.
Thursday
I’m feeling great and getting more confident with each day. Got offered some clothes today – the people said the clothes didn’t fit them anymore as they have lost weight too, but I would fit into them now. They are size 14 to 16. It felt great that they noticed that I’ve lost so much.
Friday
Today I didn’t do RPM, as I thought that my body might be getting used to it, so I changed routine and spent time on the treadmill and cross-trainer. Feeling great! Weigh-in tomorrow and I’m feeling confident.
Saturday
Didn’t have a good day at weigh-in – damn scales, they don’t tell the truth! I’ve put in the hard yards at gym, I'm eating correctly and I can see the difference in my waist and face. I do feel good.
Latest update
Sunday
What a day! I finished work at 3am. I hurt my wrist, but it won’t stop me from exercising.
I went to Penguin today to do Relay for Life with Dave, Tish and my sister. We all did really well – I walked about 10km! So proud of myself again.
Wednesday
Feeling great today and looking forward to going to the gym.
Thursday
I read an email from the dietitian last night and she advised us to eat approximately five walnuts and/or almonds per day. I took the advice but nearly choked on one. I think there’s a reason I don’t eat nuts too often! Apart from that I had a really good day – had lots of energy to burn at the gym today and did RPM and played a little squash.
Friday
While I was having a shower getting ready for work, my wedding ring slid off my finger for the first time in 15 years. To begin with I was disappointed, but then I realised that, wow, what an achievement it is to have lost the amount of weight I have.
Weigh-in tomorrow and I’m feeling good.
Saturday
Well, it’s weigh-in day today. To begin with I thought that I’d only lost about 200g for the week, then I was ecstatic that I’d really lost 1.3kg!
Feeling really great. It’s rest day from the gym as I worked last night and am working again tonight. I’m walking around for approximately five hours each night and still sticking to the diet. Also, I’ll be at the gym quite a bit this week coming.