My Big Fat Dietbusting Update
Update by Amber Adams

See if all three women stuck with their weight-loss plans.


Name: Ragni Argarwal
Kilos lost since being featured: 0.

Since she stopped getting advice from a nutritionist, Ragni hasn't been able to stick to her diet consistently. Finding a local dietician to help her with nutrition and workout goals could help motivate her.

Best habits she's picked up: Fueling her workout Before our experiment, Ragni was rolling out of her bed straight onto her elliptical trainer, but now she stops for nutritious nosh before hitting the machine. "I usually eat a wholemeal waffle and vegetarian sausage," she says. "When I eat, I can workout for a longer period of time."

Pacing herself at happy hour To curb her appetite for fat-filled bar food during happy hour, Ragni now drinks a glass of water between refilling her vodka and Diet Coke.

Writing it down Ragni has made journaling about her meals and workout a permanent part of her day. "Even if I am not making the right decision, I know it in the back of my head," she says. "I realise I am much more likely to make better choices when I see it on paper."


Name: Jenai Cohen
Kilos lost since being featured: 0.

Her busy schedule makes sticking to a nutrition and fitness plan difficult. "The days when my schedule is crazy and I'm tired, I fall back into old habits," she says.

Best habits she's picked up: Making, not buying, dinner Bringing healthier versions of her favorite comfort foods to work with her, such as egg salad made with egg whites instead of whole eggs, keeps her satisfied without packing in unnecessary kilojoules.


Name: Courtney Hanrahan
Kilos lost since being featured: 6.

Courtney is working toward her goal and still following the same exercise routine. She credits the heart rate watch with motivating her to burn more kilojoules.

Best habits she's picked up: Exercising when she can Courtney made big progress overcoming her "all or nothing" attitude about exercise. "I have gotten stuck at the office late and still did the stationary bike at home for 20-30 minutes with the mentality that's at least it's something," she says.

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