Just for you who like to know conversions

1 pound equals 2.2 kg and there is 12 inches in 1 foot.

I am doing ok... I have now weighed in at 207.8 which is a loss of 0.4 since Monday. I also lost 3 more inches this week, for a total of 18 inches lost. The girls at work are starting to notice that I am loosing which is good. I have lost 20.8 pounds since April 20th. YAHOO

My centre is having a contest that is a BINGO you have to pick a challenge for the week.... like drink 12 glasses of water a day for 5 days, eat all white meat this week, no free exchange for 5 day etc. IF you meet your challenge for the week you get a ballot for 100 dollars towards products. This runs for one month. My daughter who came with me this week picked no free exchange for 5 days... so no free x bars until Friday... Oh how I love her

Congratulations Dria and Witchie for losses and being close to numbers I can only dream of LOL>>> will come in due time for me. And for those down on themselves and feeling yucky because of TOM and the weather.. chin up and keep plugging through life's stressors... exercise NOT food!!! and if you slip up tomorrow is another day.

And welcome to the newbies...


take care

Lee2lee

Hi there,

I don't have much time to read & write...but I'll write.
I'm not doing well, not sure where I'm headed.

I'm feeling depressed. I'm simply freggin' tired of planning, measuring, planning...I feel like my mind had enough...I feel like I'm overwhelmed with emotions and I just can't control myself.

I was told by a friend that she felt the same way I did...to be careful cause a lot of people suffer from a depression when they are on a diet...and changing so many things in their life.

I feel as though I don't have fun anymore! I watch and count and monitor and calculate and plan and measure EVERYTHING! I'm becoming obsessed in a way... And I find myself AVOIDING any outings... cause I'm afraid.

One, I'm afraid of cheating. Second, I'm afraid of not enjoying myself, of feeling deprived...

Like going to the movies... we haven;t been cause I'll want popcorn... we might eat out afterwards and eating a salad at a restaurant is not something I like.

I just feel depressed, sad... I cry easily... weather isn't helping.

Anyhow, if you don't see me, that's why.

Oh Chantal,

Don't leave us! I think that these difficult times are exactly when we need each other most.

None of us may know exactly what you are feeling as we all have our own journey to travel but who else can even come close to understanding? We are all fighting a battle and having the support from one another is so important.

When I first found this site..and this thread...one of the things I remember most is how EXCITED you were about this! It made me excited too! Your enthusiam inspired me...now let some of the things that WE write, inspire you.

And know that this is a safe place to come and complain, vent, celebrate, grieve, mourn, etc.. whatever you need to do in that moment. We are all here for you!

Chantal: All I can say is I think that many of us understand. I am sending encouragement and hugs your way. Hang in there!

Hey there Chantal. DONT GIVE UP!!!!!!! Im gonna guess also a big part is the weather right now. When we cant get out and about in nice sunny weather everything else looks grim too

When I am feeling bad about this diet and what Im "Missing" out on I tell myself..... This isnt forever....... its not forever. Just remember that. I give myself a pep talk saying stuff like that....... This isnt forever..... when Im to the point Im allowed.. the vodka I want or the beer you want.... or those yummy imperial cookies..... or jeannies cake will be there waiting for me when I can/want it.
You have come so far!!!! Your so close just keep wading through YOU CAN DO IT....... Because you have us here to listen and help any way we can.
Just keep thinking.... this isnt forever.

Yup I agree Dria!! Its not forever, Its just for now. Chantal, you've lost almost 30 lbs, thats something to be proud of. When I start to feel like crap, I throw on my ipod and go for a good walk, theres nothing like some kick a*s music to get ya motivated. I guarantee you will feel better once those endorphins hit your blood stream!! I think we sometimes get caught up on how hard it is, and what were missing, and measuring, and weighing, and we dwell on all the things that we don't/can't have, that we forget to be grateful for all the things that we do have. So, chin up girl, better days ahead!!

I feel like this is more than just a bad day... I feel like this is the end of the world, like nothing in my life is right...

Could be the hormones...gosh I wonder if I'm pregnant!
I just feel bipolar right now (lol) Had a smirk here.

I just feel like I don't care anymore... everything seems to be hard...my marriage, my life, me... I cry, I cry & I cry... I've been crying for 2 hours now... on & off... I'm probably oversensitive right now and I take everything personally.

I'm hoping to wake up tomorrow morning and it'll all be a bad bad dream....
It's not about the food... I've had "those" types of days... it's about emotions and I don't know what. I just feel... tired.

You girls are the best...thank you

As women..... we have alot on our shoulders........ And sometimes life gets too heavy. Throws too much at us....... One day could suck or 2 solid weeks of bad no good nothing great is happening Im angry I suck type attitude kicks in. Dont worry I have total faith you will pull through. In the morning I make a choice.....
Today is gonna be a good day... or today is gonna be a bad day. Sometimes I pick bad day and those days I go for it I have a moody bad day. Seems to help getting it out of my system.
But if you choose to have a good day. Do just that. Smile when someone steps on your toe. Hold the door for someone after someone else just let one smash into your face..... Someone cut you off in traffic slow down and let someone else in. Perks me up doing a little something nice if someone else has just been rude to me.

Hey Ladies,

So I had my consultation this morning. Although I had heard that the program was pricey, I was still surprised at how much it works out to with the weekly supplements. Told them I'd think about it and call them in a few days. Maybe I'll play "hard to get" and see if they offer me a better deal.

I've already decided that I will be joining, mainly because I've seen the success that all of you have had. I'm hoping to lose 50 lbs and it seems so daunting, but I have no choice. The pounds have slowly crept on and I'm sure, with much effort, they'll slowly "melt" off. I can't do this myself so I'm hoping that the program coupled with this support group is the LAST time I diet. Enough already!!!!

Chantal, you have truly inspired me. Your "numbers" are in the same range as mine and I see that you have had success and I'm hoping for the same. Hang in there.

Starting this program seems so intimidating, but I'll deal with it one day at a time.

Now, if the "girl" would just call and plead for me to join, I can officially start!

Maybe a visit to the doctor is in order? To rule out pregnancy & depression?? You can't stay in that mood for long, its not fair to you, nor all the people around you. Like Dria said, sometimes you just have to make a choice. I suggest sitting down and making a list of the things you are grateful for, put it beside your bed or stick it to your bathroom mirror, and read it every a.m. or whenever your in the bathroom. Have you ever heard of a vision board? Google it, or you tube it if not, its very motivating. Chin up, you can do this!

Sunny: The program is expensive, but trust me, I am saving LOADS by not eating out, or eating junk, so it all works out. Hope to see ya on the program soon. Cheers!

I'm here ladies and I'm smiling! Thank God it's a whole new day!!

I had a long talk last night with my husband...explained to him all the emotions I go through. I seemed like I was on the Biggest Loser.
For those of you who watched it, remember the time they had this little splurge at the beginning? they were granted this night out....well they had NO restrictions and they went ALL OUT many of them. They lost "control"...they lost their awareness.

And then, when they are confronted with their home, their routine...they are SO afraid....well I'm afraid. I'm afraid when I need to step out of my home, of my safe routine...and go outside, in the big bad world of restaurants....cause I can't trust myself right now.

We were thinking about going away this weekend...my first thought "Woohoo! We'll eat here and there"...and then it hit me - the first pleasure that comes to mind is - FOOD. And when I cut out the pleasure in my food, I feel like...there's no more pleasure. I feel sad...I feel restricted...

And then, it's my BDay next weekend & Father's Day. Well...here again...I feel anxious...not happy...anxious...cause I wonder what it'll do to my scale!! I want to drink, I want to eat my cake... I want to CELEBRATE and I can't see myself CELEBRATING if I can't drink, eat my cake and be merry lol

And THEN, we have our vacation coming up at the end of June...
I'm struggling... I don't want us to go ANYWHERE...cause I'm afraid of what a week could do.

So you see, this is what I was struggling with for the last few days, weeks. I was becoming obsessed with the scale, with my good numbers...
And I was mostly AFRAID of losing all my good habits and letting the old Chantal win...

It's been only 10 weeks...and I feel weak, I feel as though I'm not there yet... I'm fighting this addiction (that's how it feels to me)...and it's hard.

But today is a good day. I'll start writing in a food journal (writing thoughts - not what I eat) and maybe that will help.

Thank you - THANK YOU to all of you. Many of you made me cry yesterday...I really felt the support. xoxoox

Welcome Sunnygal !!

If I can inspire you, that's awesome. As you can see, I'm struggling these days with emotional stuff. For some of us, it's not just about the weight.
Some people have 30 pounds to lose after a pregnancy or an operation or whichever... lose it once and never think about it again...and live normally forever.

But for some like me, it's a struggle...it's an addiction...it's a way of life.
It's hard for me to take it one day at a time but that's what we need to do.

YOU CAN DO THIS !! Surround yourself with the support you need. Ask for the support (although it is hard at times!).

And we are all here to help out too. If you think you have some emotional stuff as well (by the way you're talking, you've done many diets before...), I recommend ALL the books by Geneen Roth. (talking of which - I need to read them AGAIN haha).

Take care and keep on posting!

I had this flash...and usually when I have a flash, I need to follow it.

I had this flash to start a support group for those struggling with emotional eating in my area. I wonder how much response I'd get........ I think lots.

Hey Chantal, glad your feeling better!! Theres one thing I thought I'd share thats kinda fun for me. Its creating yummy recipes that make me feel like I'm indulging when I'm not. I search the internet, for fat free, sugar free, low sodium recipes that I can make or alter to fit, and this has helped me quite a bit. For example last week I made sugar free, fat free, banana bread. YUM. Any hoo glad your feeling better take care!