Jo, you are right, tomorrow is another day, and I know about blowing it big time too. So jump back on the wagon straight away. One step at a time, simply clean up your eating for the next week. You can do it.

hello to everyone, Im back after a week recuperating from my night out last Friday. When am I going to learn to take it easy. I really overindulged, drank too much, stayed up too late. I was sick for a couple of days and then I came down with a head cold. My punishment for being very naughty! Through all this i have managed to stay focused on eating right. Dont ask me how. I have now switched from an Atkins style diet to the CSIRO, total wellbeing plan. I jst keep telling myself that if I can stick to Atkins then this new diet should be a cinch. Thats working. I am enjoying eating fruit again and its keeping my carb cravings at bay. Congrats n the weight loss girls.
Hope to catch you in chat tonght.

88kgs

Up a kg this week. It was nice to have made halfway last week, albeit for just a few days

A gain was to be expected after what I have been consuming. Why do we turn to food for comfort when we know ultimately it will bring us down further?

Back on track hopefully today, if not, then definately tomorrow.

Finally I am over the mountain that has been rapidly looming up in front of me for the last few weeks. The cause of my need to eat for comfort.

I sat my exam this morning...I don't feel too good about it, but there is nothing I can do about that now.

I had a morning tea thrown in my honour (for completing my exam) and I ate whatever I felt like From this point on now...the stress is over, I can now get back to concentrating on my weight loss.

If I pass the exam...I have the joy of looking at a new job (good, but stressful for a while).

If I fail...I am stuck in my current job indefinately (which would be ok as I enjoy my job, but the hours suck and it can be rather boring and non-challenging at times). I also get the chance to resit the exam if I wish.

Either way, I guess I'll be happy.

Lindor I was thinking about you and your exam this morning. Im glad its all over for you now. that stress must have been eating away at you.
Ive had a few good days followed by a couple of bad days. Todays was better, i went to the gym and did a class called Latin Fever for the first time. It was hot!!! Some salsa, some belly dancing and some strip moves, very sexy. I must have looked ridiculous because I cant dance and cant do all that hip swinging. But it was such fun. Back to spin tomorrow. Luckily the virus I caught didnt end up too bad so I should manage something more strenuous. Hope you're all well. Catch you soon

Hey ladies,
long time no see!!
Drama has been going on around here..again..
How has everyone been dealing with winter?
I have quit the anti-depressants (prozac) and since then i've noticed ive lost a lot of weight..hmm..
I havent had internet access for weeks because DH had another trip overseas and that same day the PC decided to die..and now im working off a wireless laptop which is so funky new!
Havent been getting too into the exercise stuff,but i have been very active with all the running around getting to and from appointments.
This weekend i have a friend coming up, so no doubt we'll go out for drinks a couple of nights. I dont mind..i know i can manage the line between over-doing it and staying in control.
I start some volunteer work in 2 weeks at one of the local community centres..and start a course there that same week. In just over 6 weeks i'll be running an art morning at the same place and right now im putting together a brochure to get peoples interest..
buzy buzy..

take care all

Cas

Kinda quiet here of late?

Hope everyone is well and doing ok.

I've not had a good week, but it's not been particularly bad either. Now that my Exam is over with I am going to really put my head back into this weight loss thing. I've come toooo far, I don't want to lose the fight now.

So who's in for chat tonight?

I'll be here if I'm home not too late. Studying with the girls again in preparation for next weeks exams. Mother nature is vitising too, so not much exercise happening at the moment, sooo tired. So I might see you tonite.

Hi guys
Well it is 7.25pm and I am apologsing for not on the chat later tonight. My son bought home a video from school we have to watch about a camp he will be attending in Cairns and north. He is so excited about it so we are having a family night together. We have all had our showers and dinner in readiness for the big tv watching. He goes to a Special School so this is real important to him. I have been out all day and not seen much of the fam so tonight is it.
I will post tommorrow to let all know of my "slow progress".
Have a good night all....xxxleeny

Sorry

I intended to make chat last night.

I went for a nap feeling absolutely pooped at 4:30pm and woke up again at about 9:30pm. I only planned on an hour or so nap before coming here for chat.

It's been a huge few weeks with all my study etc, I guess it has finally caught up on me.

I hope it was a pleasant evening for those that did make it.

Hi guys
Well I have well and truly lost the plot
I dare not even tell you what I have been eating(or maybe I should say not eating)!It seems I am great one day and the next well just terrible. I have come too far to just let things slide now. I don't seem to have the motivation I had and am finding every excuse under the sun to eat wrong.
Tommorrow is another day and it is Monday so the start of the new diet. I have convinced the fat husband to join me and maybe that may help my motivation. Maybe I won't have to cook all that yummy food I just seem to be not able to resist at the moment.
Hope everyone else is on track...this is the last time I am dieting and telling you all of my failures. Next post will be a loss

Hang in there Leeny

You have come so far...you will make it all the way!!

I am also back on the wagon tomorrow. Exam pressures are over. No more excuses for me!!!

Lets make this the one! You and me, and anyone else who feels they have come off the wagon, we will get back on it tomorrow and we will fight this 'til the end!!!

We are all in it together ok

I was reading over some of my old posts today...I found inspiration in seeing how far I have come. Reading over my first post here, reminded me of how unhappy I was 25kgs ago. I am a different person now...and I can't wait to be that new person when I lose the last 25kgs.

Maybe a read over your initial posts will help re-inspire you again too??

Right there with you Leeny - stay strong

87kgs today - officially back to halfway

Good luck everyone else

Keep up the good work everyone. WE can do it.

I fell off the wagon again too but have climbed back on board. The key is to get straight back on ... don't wait until next Monday, don't eat even more because you've already slipped up ... just jump back up on the wagon!

Yesterday in Christchurch it was about 2 degrees all day, freezing cold and it snowed most of the day. My gym cancelled all classes but did remain open. Despite the fact that I had been dreaming about my duvet all day, I figured that I had no excuse not to go.

I did 40 minutes cardio and felt GREAT afterwards! Back again tonight - no excuses. I'll go to the supermarket too and stock up on some tasty food.

I've realised that I need to start incorporating weights into my workouts so I'm going to draw up a programme to do 2x a week in addition to the cardio. That'll be a struggle but I've just got to make myself do it.

Keep it up ladies, we can do this!!