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artica

Start Weight:	(01 Mar 11) 231.5 lb
Current Weight:	(24 Nov 11) 211.9 lb
Goal Weight:	143.3 lb

following: The Dukan Diet
performance: gaining 2.9 lb a week

Hey everyone, i am a 22 year old graduate waiting to do my second degree in law in 2012. Before i head off to law school in Tasmania i am planning on conquering the weight problem that has been my bane since young. I was originally 125Kgs/275lbs when i started my journey and to date i have lost 45.5 kgs/100 pounds. I still have quite a bit to go before i reach my ideal weight but i will get there.

I am pretty much a geek/nerd, i love reading, music, movies and good conversations. I am pretty adventurous, i love trying and discovering new things.

Please feel free to add me as a buddy, i love meeting people from around the world and look forward to seeing you achieve your fitness goals. Together we can do it !

My Goals & Rewards

Target 5 _ 90 Kgs - Massage, Nike Sport Shoes, Manicure

Target 4 _ 85 kgs - Hair makeover

Target 3 _ 80 Kgs - Ipad 2

Target 2 _ 75 Kgs - Special Trip

Target 1 _ 70 Kgs - New Wardrobe

Target 0 _ 65 Kgs - Iphone 5

FatSecret member since: 01 Mar 11

artica's Weight History

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artica's latest member challenges

New Durkan Diet Challenge

status:	Completed
ended:	13 Aug 11
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30 Day Exercise Challenge!

status:	Completed
ended:	17 Jun 11
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artica's buddies

	biblioholic03 on diet biblioholic03's own diet
	last weighin: gaining 0.5 lb a week

	Clarisa on diet Clarisa's own diet
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	nurselnels on diet nurselnels's own diet
	last weighin: gaining 0.2 lb a week

	eskindian on diet Vegan Diet
	last weighin: losing 0.4 lb a week

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artica's cookbook

cals: 179kcal | fat: 12.22g | carbs: 8.17g | prot: 10.10g

Tapas Baked Tomato Egg Nests

A wonderful way to sneak some veggies into breakfast.

cals: 121kcal | fat: 6.82g | carbs: 6.44g | prot: 8.90g

Spinach and Egg White Crustless Quiche

A quick and easy version of the traditional Greek Spanakopita.

cals: 264kcal | fat: 21.99g | carbs: 17.39g | prot: 5.13g

Baked Kale Chips

Great buttery crisp veggies to snack on that even your kids will love.

cals: 54kcal | fat: 2.38g | carbs: 7.94g | prot: 1.58g

Chinese Style Green Beans in Garlic Sauce

A simple and tasty re-creation of a favorite Chinese restaurant side dish with fresh green beans and oyster, garlic and soy sauce.

cals: 182kcal | fat: 4.65g | carbs: 14.81g | prot: 20.19g

Lean Beef Chili with Beans

Beef chili packed with fiber and protein that's perfect for warming you up on a cold night.

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artica's latest posts

I did it!
This is amazing and so inspirational. I need to lose about 60 kgs as well, So far i am about 2/3 of the way through. The difference is remarkable. This truly inspires me to keep at it. Thank you Smile

I know you can get to your next goal !

posted 08 May 2011, 22:50

Before and After, anyone?
I am so inspired by the great before and after pics, it really inspires me stick to my diet plan and exercise whenever i go through a rough patch. Its my turn to give back to this thread so here is my before and after pics.

This was me at my heaviest weight at 125kgs/275lbs last year in July at my graduation ceremony.

125kg by artica88, on Flickr"/>

And this is me now at 88.4kgs/195lbs

bodyshot by artica88, on Flickr"/>

posted 04 May 2011, 09:58

Any fitness/ exercise advise needed please feel free to ask - Qualified trainer happy to help =o)
Hey thanks for doing this !

I've been overweight and adverse to exercise my whole life but recently i started an exercise program which i have managed to stick too. I have a gym membership.

My workout routine is as follows. Yoga 3 times a week, 30 mins of cardio 7 days a weeks, some strength/core exercises 4 days a week.

Should i increase the time for cardio or is 30 mins enough ?

My strength training consists of lunges, squats, crunches...the basic stuff. How do i choose which types of strength training to do how often and how many sets/reps is recommended ? I am very new at this and my weight makes it hard to even execute a proper lunge. I'm just confused on how to get it right and form a good routine. really appreciate any advice. Thanks again Smile

posted 16 Mar 2011, 20:53

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artica's journal

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18 July 2011

19 days of feasting ! I enjoyed my birthday and the weddings of friends that came after a little excessively and yes i did gain 8 kgs from all the fe ...

on diet The Dukan Diet

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24 June 2011

I was watching this BBC Documentary today it was very interesting and gave a lot of good information on dieting. I realized i was doing most of it unc ...

on diet The Dukan Diet

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artica's Recent Food & Exercise

	1 large scoop/dip Frozen Yogurt
	1/4 bag Tortilla Chips (White Corn)
	1 serving Subway Club 6 Inch
	Walking (brisk) - 4/mph
	Stretching (yoga)
	Weight Training (moderate)

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artica's Groups

Dukan Dieters
Pierre Dukan's Diet

Goal by Birthday
Announce your Birthday and set a Goal that you really want to reach by that date.

20's with 100+ lbs to Lose
20 somethings with over 100 pounds to lose.

The 100 Club
A Group who's main focus is to shed 100 lbs!

Gamers: The Gathering
Jolt and Twinkies are the stereotypical staples for pen & paper, video and trading card gamers but we can do better.

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