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Latest entry 29/06/2008
OK, so after much nagging from my friends, family & associates I have decided to put up a little teaser while I'm finishing my book (after which a revised web site will be launched at this address). So, if you've just happened to come across this page here's a little about me:
My name is Sigrid de Castella, I live in Melbourne, and in May 2004 I weighed in at a massive 143kg at only age 33! I always knew I wanted to do something about my weight but I always felt helpless, and every diet I ever tried eventually failed.
I finally got to my breaking point and chose to make some changes. I have hereditary lymphedema and so when I started my program I couldn't walk 2km even slowly without puffing and breaking into a sweat. And water retention was a major issue, often requiring diuretics or rest and elevation.
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Now I do high cardio exercise 2 to 3 hours each day (running up to 16 kms, swimming or cycling) and go to the gym at least twice a week. And that's me now (on the right) considerably lighter and getting closer to my final goal.
On 13th August 2006 I successfully completed Sydney's City to Surf (14kms) and look forward to the challenge again next year.
Some interesting things happen when you lose 70kg (well they did to me!):
* you go from a size 30 to a 8-12 (top half vs bottom half);
* you go from a size 12 shoe to a 9 1/2;
* you go from a DD cup to a B cup (OK that one I'm not so thrilled with)
* and all those hats that were once snug now fit effortlessly on your head!
Recently I've been taking a slightly more relaxed approach to life, whilst maintaining my weight. I'd like to get my weight and body fat down a bit further but I also need to allow my body time to adjust to its new size, and my skin to shrink into its new frame - which could take up to 2 years. So for right now I'm focussing on my cardio fitness and I'm loving running.
Now I'll be the first to admit that 2 years ago I NEVER thought I could have achieved this sort of result - but I did. People often ask me how I did it. It's three easy words:
The hard part is making the commitment to change. The rest is easy!
More importantly, you need to address any heath plan in three areas:
If you don't - you won't succeed!
I know many of you want to know more - and I'm planning on letting you into all of my 'secrets' through:
My book "Half The Woman I Was" which is in 3 parts:
My story taken from the journals I wrote
My Education - hard and fast information I learned along the way
A program you can put into action no matter how much, or little, you want to change
In the weight loss game it's mostly about what you know - education. So very soon you'll be able to sign up to my Grow Your Health database, and whenever I find things that are sure to help you reach your goals I'll drop you a line and let you know.
I'm also developing a FAQ page, so if you have a question to ask me.... ask it now!
In conjunction with Natalie Atkinson the Grow Your Health web site is in the initial development phase which will give you all of the tools, information and support that you need in order to set, achieve and maintain your health goals for life.
In the meantime if you're interested in knowing more, have a question you want to ask, or want to let me know what you'd like to see on the new web site just drop me a line at info@decastella.com.au
Thanks for stopping by!
Sigrid de Castella
2006-2008