Ohhh boy!!! What a crappy week I have just had!!!

Not happy at all. I feel like I have eaten myself out of house and home

I had to buy 'nibblies' for a kinda social event over the weekend with a group of other people. I bought up big so there would be enough. So did everyone else...my stuff remained uneaten at the end of the night, so it all came back home with me....there is not much of it left now. There are also a lot of those easter eggs that I resisted over easter that have gone too

And I thought I had learnt controll Ha!!! Pfffffftttt!!!

Bad bad week...and the scales have shown it this morning. I am actually up a kg today.

But, like Rebecca says...it is Monday, so I am starting over.



Welcome to the newbies!!! So cool seeing this place grow

I have got Friday night's chat event worked out, I'll post the rules and instructions in the next day or two. I have made a slight variation...it is not so much 'trivia' but a kind of word game.

Anyway...I must do my morning ride...not been on the bike since Tuesday either

MONDAY = NEW START

I jumped on the scales, lol, what a dismal effort, I mean dismal, .6lb, but this week I think i'm more prepared, .6lb is better than none I spose.

Keep at it Lindor.
OMG, I just noticed you've lost 20kg, thats FANTASTIC!

At least by coming on here i'm sort of accountable for my actions, if you know what I mean.

I've started counting calories and keeping a food diary, so that I can see where i'm going wrong, or hopefully, going right.

One good thing, I don't feel as bloated as I did the other week, my spare tyre doesn't stick out quite as much, lol

Where has the week gone! I can't believe it is Monday again already!
Sounds like there have had some great results - while the scales might not have moved as we would have liked we are being accountable for what has happened during the week and putting plans in place to make this week even better! Lindor, you are so right that Monday = New Start!
Liam's Mum - I started keepng a food diary during the week, something I haven't done before. I found it a really interesting exercise - I didn't always like what I had to write but it seemed like a very important step in becoming more accountable. I am going to keep it up, at least for now.
The exercise I did during the week really seemed to pay off and I am down 1kg!

Monday = New Start....

Unfortunately Monday ended badly

I don't know what is wrong with me. I have totally lost it and I don't understand why.

What has happened to the control I had a few weeks ago? I limited myself to just four Tim Tams back then, rather than the whole packet!! Now...I just can't stop!!! It is really depressing me.

And the more depressed I get...the more I eat

I went for a big walk today, big, 8.5km big, lol
I feel good, netball tomorrow night, might be sore, but i'll get over it.
Lindor, try the kelloggs K time twists, they may satisfy your sweet tooth, i'm addicted to them.
Don't give up, you're doing so well.
Everybody keep at it (take my own advice here) and next week will hopefully bring good results.

Slight variation to the planned 'trivia night'.

This idea came to me while playing a game of scattergories with a couple of six year olds!!!

If you are familiar with the game then this might make some sense...if you are not, then I hope I can explain myself properly.

Instead of trivia questions I will come up with topics.

The first one is to start with the letter A.

After that the last letter of the winning answer will be the letter that the next word is to start with.

Example...

Clue one: A fruit.
Must start with the letter A so an answer could be 'Apple'

The next clue may be 'A vegetable'
An answer (must start with the letter E because that is the last letter of the previous answer - applE) may be 'Eggplant'

The answer to the next clue must start with the letter T...

Blah, blah, blah...

I hope that made sense!!


The object is to be the first in with a suitable answer.

When we have all had enough (or after a set time/number of topics) I will total the winning answers and announce a winner - that person being the one who gave the most suitable answers the quickest.

Did that make sense???

The winner will have the satisfaction of being the best at the game


Are we all happy with this??? If not then I'll go back to the initial trivia questions?

Sweety, I know just how you feel, I've had a real carb binge today and last night. But I figure, that tomorrow I'll go to they gym, work out and get back on the Low Carb Wagon. Hugs for you .

Scattegories sounds fine btw.

Hey all,

Another newbie checking in

Before I do my intro I'd just like to say that Lindor, you are inspirational and you should be proud of what you have achieved so far. People who are starting out (again) can only dream of being 20kgs lighter. And we've all had those 'awful' moments that can turn into days and feelings of depression start to creep in because we can't find answers. But you know what, you'll get back on track, this is just a learning curve. You're suppose to learn something from this particular experience. And I'm sure throughout the journey it will happen again - but you can't beat yourself up about it. You have to refocus even if you don't want/feel like it. And remember that tomorrow is a new day ....

Sorry, you don't even know me and I'm here offering advice when I should be taking it myself (isn't that how it always works..haha). But hope it helps a little.

Anyway now with my quick intro I'm Jo and I'm 30 (turning 31 in October) and I'm from Sydney. I've been married 5 years (in October - great month) and my DH is from Maryland USA but he moved to Oz to be with me! We have a 14 month old daughter who will definitely keep me on my toes in the upcoming years.

I have been overweight since birth basically and I have always resigned myself to being 'the fat chick' (as I was told by a family member). This comment always stuck in my head and instead of using it as a motivator I used as an excuse to keep myself down. In the back of my mind I don't think I'm worthy and then I say "it's to hard, I'm suppose to be this way" ... this set up the pattern of my life.

I have been fat for the last 30 years and want to be healthy and slimmer for the next 30+ years! One of my closest friends died of a heart attack 2 weeks ago - she was 51, and it was a big wake up call to me. I want to be around for my daughter as she grows up. But if I keep going the way I am, I won't be .. as I'm also a heart attack waiting to happen!

I've put on A LOT of weight over the years and now weigh in at 120kgs! It's gonna be a long and hard journey but the time is now! But no more excuses I just have to do it, change my life and never give up! I never finish anything I start - but I'm sick of being negative and quitting. It's what I usually do, but I don't want to be that person anymore.

Anyhow - I've rambled on enough, and am happy to have found you all ...

Thankyou Jo, for your encouraging words...in fact thankyou everyone. And Jo welcome to the thread. I can see your presence, like everyone else here, is going to be a great asset!

The best news I have to offer with regard to my battle, is that I officially have no more junk food in my house!!! Bad news...I ate it all

I have convinced myself that I will NOT buy or stash anymore.

So far this week...Monday and Tuesday have not been good. I have put a bit of thought into what has been happening on an emotional level with me. And I think I can direct a lot of my 'worries' to my exam in June. I am really not confident about it and I really cannot find the motivation to study for it. It is really bothering me right now

Anyway...I am going back to square one. I started my weight-loss by changing my eating habits for the better...I am aiming for just that for now. Exercise has come to a halt lately and, until I can get back into the swing of things, I am not going to push myself with the exercise. After all I did lose my first 5 - 10kgs without exercise!

Like Jo says...I need to refocus.

Tomorrow is a new day!!!

I might be coming back into line again. I am still eating more than I should...but it is not junk any more.

Has anyone tried the Mariani Apple Chips???

They are thinly sliced apple pieces, dried to a crisp and packaged just like a packet of potato chips. The only ingredient is the apples. They are air dried, therefore no oils or fats or anything. A 57g pack contains 240cals and are naturally fat-free. They are very sweet so it is near impossible to consume a whole pack in one go...but it really sets the surgar cravings at bay. On sale now in the health foods section of you local supermarket

So, not many comments on tomorrow nights chat game? Are we going with what I suggested or are we going trivia questions???

Whatever fomat you want for tomorrow night, what time??
I'm having not too bad a week, walked about 20km in total, and know i've lost something, been watching what I eat, like a hawk, lol
Officially addicted to k-time twists, may have to try the apple chips, just for something different.
I also tried the WW icecream thingo's in the little tubs, very yummy and not too many calories, i'm such a sweet tooth but they satisfied my ice cream craving, nowhere near as many calories a Baskin Robbins.

Well done on the good week!!! At least some are on the right track

Chat tomorrow is at 6pm WA time (which is 8pm with you...I think?).

Jo...you are welcome to join us as well.

45 minutes 'til chat games begin