Im back! – warning! Photos

Hi everyone

I just wanted to check in and say hi and record my progress – I have some underwear progress pics, outfits and food from since I last posted

I am getting pretty into instagram so if you want to see pics of shopping, beauty, nails, food and fashion then follow me – @samsalthouse

I have been absent from WordPress mostly because I have been insanely busy with work, the gym and stuff in my personal life. I received a lovely comment on my ‘about me’ from a follower checking in on me and that motivated me to check in with you all

Personally I have been up and down . I feel like I am a bit at the end of my
Tether with coping with things in general right now- I’m pleased this weekend is a long weekend in new Zealand so hopefully I can relax a bit. I plan on doing a walking track, cleaning my car, I have a wedding rehearsal to attend and just relax 🙂

I visited my dietician recently and it went well, she is extremely happy with my progress and we had a really good real discussion about my expectations of myself and my journey and just life in general. Here is my weight situation

I am feeling ok about it but not fantastic … My weight hasn’t changed much in the last month but my body has changed a lot. Apparently I could be starting to gain muscle now my work outs are more intense.

Underwear photos.. Eeeeek I really hate doing these but it’s important to me. Left photo taken just before my operation weighing 155.7kg and the photo on the right was takn this morning

Heres some outfits from recently and a couple of my makeup pics

And last but not least my food lol yum!

Wk 26 & 27 struggle city

Hi everyone

Well it’s been a couple of weeks and no post… I am currently in struggle city big time

– my weight is all over the place
– I have been sick twice recently
– had horrible periods
– all of the above are probably related

On top of that I have been majorly struggling with food, probably because I’m depressed and food was always my comfort..

I need to get more protein in, more simple nutritious meals and just start looking after myself better otherwise I will never get out of this depressive funk

Over the last two weeks I have lost weight, stabilized, gained weight, lost weight gained weight

It’s doing my head in and what I have found really bizarre is that this week a huge amount of people have told me that all of a sudden I look a lot smaller and that recently I seem to be losing a lot! Are they seeing something I’m not?

Anyway after many discussions with a dear colleague who understands weight issues, I have decided not to weigh for a couple of weeks. Its messing with me and I just need to focus on doing what’s right for my body

Also I miss warren terribly right now

Sorry for depressing rant!!
Here’s some phots from recently , my beautiful new nails, meals, work outfits and more 🙂

Love this hehe

25 weeks- progress photos!

Hi everyone – happy weekend 🙂

It’s a beautiful day here in Christchurch – New Zealand. I took myself out for breakfast this morning, went to a wholefood store, went to the gym then did some groceries and now I’m sitting down with a peppermint tea about to do my weekly blog!

As mentioned in prev post this week has been full on – sick earlier on in week and work was really busy all week. Tonight I am going out for Japanese and to a movie with my friend and her partner which will be cool.

Not much going on in my world although I have some photos to share…the underwear one I took a couple of weeks ago and the other photos are of recent pics of me the before photos were from jan-feb 2012 when I must have been around 160+kgs, bigger than I was when I started this journey I think but am unsure of exact weight.

Oh and my weight!
I am hoping by next weigh I will be at 40kgs for the 6month mark

Start weight: 155.7kgs
Weight now: 116.2kg
Total loss: 39.5kg

Yay! 🙂

Sicky week + work outfits

Hi everyone

Im in a mid week slump! I feel like my body is being mean to me I had a nasty cold last week and over the weekend and am still getting over that (still have yucky phlegm and cough) and then on Monday I went downhill very quickly and had a really nasty 24hr diarrhea bug. I went to bed at 5pm and didn’t move apart from pooing until 6:30am Tuesday and now I am still recovering from it! I feel totally wiped out and this week is very busy and full on at work! Bring on the weekend

I think that my immunity is really low so will go to my local health shop and get something and have a chat with them.

I want to be healthy in all senses of the word!!

Anyway something happier to share is some of my new purchases being put to use this week! Sorry about all the awkward selfies I hate taking them!!

24 weeks – sicky poos & haulin

Hi everyone

Well it’s been a bit of a shit week! I have a nasty cold and should probably go to the dr – phlegm, cough, glands, sore throat etc

I battled through the week and probably should have taken a few days off from work and the gym. I need to take better care of myself!

I haven’t lost any weight this week I am exactly the same as last week – hopefully this is due to sickness, I am worried that it’s just going to stop coming off, when I am over this illness I am going to step up everything in my life

– focus on good delicious healthy food
– forget the carbs I love but hate me (make me sick)
– continue with same amount of exercise but make it harder – I’m
Getting comfortable!
– set up a savings plan – I have things coming up in November
– be tidier
– keep up a good skin routine (I don’t have bad skin but want to get it to a healthier state)

I’ll let you know how I go with all of that! One thing at a time.

This weekend I have been pretty busy – Friday night I went out for dinner and shopping with one of my besties
Saturday I spent the whole day looking after my niece and nephew (aged 2 and 4) and my friends. Played at home then went out for lunch and to the zoo! They loved it and we had a really nice busy day.
Today I went on a shopping spree – impromptu and unnecessary but omg!!
Over this weekend I have got the following items
– new cute spotty pink bra
– 2x black workout tshirts
– 2x black leggings
– striped singlet
– work dress
– work top
– 2x summer sandals
– black maxi dress for summer
– necklace, bracelet, hair clips
– handbag ❤

Can't remember anything else!
Anyway totally over the top but it was nice and I am in love with my haul!

20 weeks! *warning* personal photos

Hi everyone

Wow can’t believe it has been 5 months since my gastric sleeve operation. A lot has happened in 5 months that’s for sure. I am still getting used to the “new me” and food is a constant battle.

I could technically get through each day eating small amounts of crap food every hour or so and do no exercise.

I am learning to be proud of what I have achieved so far. In no means have I mastered the healthy lifestyle … I still struggle with food daily, battle cravings and desires and have to find my motivation daily to workout.

I am happy to say I am now half way in my journey to a healthy life YAY

My goal weight is 85kg.. That means I need to lose 70.7kg WHOA

Start weight: 155.7kg
Weight now: 120kg
Total loss: 35.7kg

I wonder where I will be in another 5 months?

For reaching halfway I treated myself to my first pair of Nike shoes… They are gorgeous and I love them! Lol

Enough shoe porn.

Below is a very personal photo and I cried when I looked at the photo of me on the left again. I haven’t looked at that particular photo since my op I just kinda hid it away. I really didn’t know if I could post the photo at all because part of me feels deep shame about how I looked.. And the fact I’m in my underwear. But this blog is for me ultimately and this photo represents how far I have come.

Anyway I have been to the gym this morning, have a bit of an off tummy, going to get mums birthday present then do a clean up.

Finally a little motivation for the weekend xxx

Progress photos :)

Hi everyone

I thought I would do some progress pics
They are not great photos today unfortunately but I tried lol
My weight on left was 155kg and my weight on the right is 121kg. I’m hoping that by next weigh in (next Friday) I will be at my half way goal!

Hope you are having a good weekend 🙂

17 weeks- what’s my goal weight?

Hi everyone

17 weeks today… What a long long week. Work has been insane the last two weeks and I’m starting to feel it! Have a nasty headache tonight and I am so so exhausted! Am working tomorrow but have Sunday to blob and do nothing hopefully.

Start weight: 155.7kg
Today’s weight: 123kg
Total loss: 32.7kg

Thought I would talk about my goal weight. The surgeon worked out how much he thinks I could realistically lose post surgery and said I could get down to about 96kg with quite a bit of work (that would mean a total loss of 59.7kg)

He did say I could lose more if I put a lot of hard effort in near the end and that’s something I’m wanting to do. I feel like this is my big opportunity so my goal weight is 85kg .. That means I have 38kgs to go. I guess I’m nearly half way 🙂 not feeling daunted by this goal ill just do my best that’s all I can do!

Some inspiration

My mum and I 🙂

New work outfit

Have a great weekend everyone xx

Comparison photo :)

As mentioned before here is a comparison photo. Weight on the left 155kg weight on the right is 125.7kg 🙂

I don’t notice a huge amount but seeing it like this does put it in perspective

12 weeks! 3 months, milestone

Hi everyone

Yay it’s the weekend.. It’s been a long week for me I had the gross diarrhoea bug and was away for three nights for work. I’m exhausted so heading to bed shortly. I’m pleased to announce I seem to be over the bug…phew!

And in bigger news…

Starting weight: 155.7kg
Today’s weight: 125.7kg
Total loss 30kgs!!

Exciting! And I am so pleased to say I will never be 150, 140 or 130kgs ever again!!!
Yay

Photos..

Will do a comparison photo and a post about food soon 🙂

Have a good night/day wherever you are
Xx