I'm here...lurking.

Feeling a little low just now, but I'll get over it...always do

I promise!

I think I just lost 10kg watching the West Coast Eagles beat Sydney in the AFL grand final. Slight exaggeration – in fact for some reason I'm having a naughty day. I didn't go for a walk, and I ate some junk while the footy was on … but I don't think the occasional "day off" is a bad thing :-).

Lindor, what's happening? Usually when you're having a bad time of it you still post in here. Are you OK?

Lindor, like Ani asked, are you alright??? No matter what, we are here for you!

Ani, no worries about today - I reckon MANY people went off their diets for the game...of course, I didnt watch it (not much of an AFL fan), but I did see the last min or so and can certainly see why you might have lost weight watching it!

Good day here - just had cuddles of my friends 4-day old baby - beautiful! Made them a lovely chicken minestrone stew and would have eaten some except for the potato in it. Ah well - it looked good!

Have a good night girls! Off to scrub the showers!

Britt

I don't feel confident in my new job!!

I just want my house sold!!

I want my car back!

And I can't stick to any sort of diet for more than 24hrs!

And I am gaining weight!!!


I just feel really miserable at the moment and I am struggling to find my positiveness.


It's nothing really, I'll get over this. It's just a bump in the road right?

Don't worry about me, I am fine

Alright!!!

A couple of good, hard, slaps around the head, and I will get things back on track!!!

84kgs this morning. I am surprised there is no gain on last week!! I have been an absolute pig since then!

Anyway, fridge and cupboards are empty of junk!!!

I have longlife milk in the fridge as a back-up. There should be no need to go into a shop this week! If I need something I'll send Mum out to get it...I can do that at the moment because I have no car and she is driving me everywhere anyway And I tend not to ask her to stock me up on junk!!!

I need to do this! I need to get back on track. I need to know I have some control over some things in my life.

I can't help the job situation...time can only fix that. I can't speed up the sale of my house...again that is time. I can't help the car...the damage is done and insurance is covering that.

But only I can be responsible for my weight-loss!!

I wish I had the determination and strength I had back in January!

20kgs! Can it really be that hard after losing 30kg already??

I almost want to say 'if I can't do it this time then I quit!!'

Lindor the next 20kg is going to be tougher than the last 30kg - and it is probably going to take longer. Why not set yourself goals that are easy to reach and that won't disappoint you if they take a little bit longer. You have got so many complex and stressful things happening in other areas of your life, so why not do yourself a favour, and try to simplify your weight loss as much as possible?

For example, there are 12 weeks to go until Christmas. Why not set a goal of losing 3kg by then? I know it's slow, but that doesn't matter - it's much better than putting the weight back on, and feeling angry with yourself. I don't know - it's just a thought.

For me, the scales have decided they've had enough of giving me good news … and they're refusing to budge. I'm just going to try and go through this week with the plan of eating well, drinking enough water, and walking. I'm way too sore to walk today - so I think I'm going to sit in the sun and read a book!

Chin up - try not to focus on the negative with your weight loss, because losing 30kg is a wonderful achievement … and you've done that this year.

:-)
Ani

I agree with Ani, Lindor. You have made such a huge dent in your journey, but the closer you get to goal, the harder it will be to lose. Make smaller goals like Ani said and try to incorporate something new to challenge yourself with your eating, water, exercise to push a little bit harder than you did before. It sounds like you are in a much better place mentally today. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

As for me, all is going really well. Been drinking 3 litres of water, eating perfectly, but havent been walking (naughty, naughty). Problem is, hubby and I have decided that we might start trying for baby #2 this month...to take advantage of the $5k baby bonus next year before moving to the states. Things are so much better here medically and since we already have health insurance, it makes more sense to have our second here. Anyway, its not set in stone or anything, but thats what we're thinking. The GREAT thing is, my metabolism shoots through the roof when Im pg, and I will end up losing more weight while pg (which my dr says is great since Im eating healthily and have so much to lose anyway) - I lost 12kg with Carter. Needless to say, I will continue my weight loss efforts until we DO get knocked up and will have to modify them once I am, but will still continue as best I can. Just because Im having a kid doesnt mean I cant continue to get healthier!

Anyway, better go - Carter up from his nap. Have a good night girls! Chaarli, leeny, kathy - hows everything?

Britt

Lurker here! Lindor, I lost 30kg last year, and have lost pretty much nothing this year (or 27 kg last year and 3kg this year)

It's tough. I am doing the same things, if not working harder than I did last year, and nothing.

I have no answers but to say be kind, be realistic, and don't beat yourself up. Maybe concentrate on maintaining what you have achieved, then getting down again when you are feeling stronger.

I have a lot going on in my life at the moment, and there are some things that are more important that weight loss.

So far so good

Eaten properly today - no slip ups - and drunk lots of water. I even mowed the lawn!!

You are all right, small goals.

Although 3kgs in 12 weeks I think would drive me crazy

I'll try for 6kgs

Yeah, I know, I am stubborn!!!


Kykaree - your input really helped! Thankyou. It was good to hear from you and I hope all is ok?


Britt! Sounds like you and hubby have it all planned! Good luck and have fun making bub #2 :P

Thankyou too for your supportive words


Ani...why are you sore???

I wish I had your patience with this weigh-loss thing. You seem to be taking it in your stride. When a week of no change devastates me, you just seem to cruise on into the next week without a worry.

I want the fat gone!! Yesterday!!!


Keep at me girls...keep me positive. I can't do this without you!!



BTW: I have dropped a PM Leenys way. I am a little concerned that we have not heard from her in a while

It's not like her...and I hope she is ok.

Lindor - should I be laughing this much about your post? It was your bolshie reaction to "3 kilos? - NOOOOOO – I'm going SIX!!!". I have this mental picture :-). And why am I not surprised that you want it to all fall off yesterday.

Do I really come across as being patient and nonchalant about the lack of movement on my scales? Believe me, if my cats could talk they'd tell you that I have mastered the art of colourful language when hopping off the scales. I can't give you an example, because I'd probably get banned - but I want all my weight to fall off yesterday too. I guess I just realise it won't happen overnight … since it took me a fair few years to build and maintain this body. Guess it's gonna take a fair while to build a better model.

Why am I sore? Oh you know, could have something to do with me having a mid-life crisis - ignoring the fact that I have had 3 prolapsed discs in my back, a loony achilles tendon - and trying to build furniture because I was bored. I'm the kind of girl who is great with gardens, but struggles with a light bulb, and am seriously dangerous with a drill. But I had a great time – I'm just sore from lots of lifting, bending, misdirected power tools … and the odd misguided hammer :-))). And after all of that, in a moment of madness, I did my lawns too … with a whipper snipper, cos I don't have a mower.

All self-inflicted, Lindor - I'm sure it would have been great comedy for anyone watching.

I've been wondering about Leeny. Really hope she's OK.

Ani, you crack me up! I decided that our shower needed a good scrubbing over the weekend and I kid you not - I had to take Panadol just to relieve the cramps in my arms as I couldnt sleep the pain was so intense! What a workout tho!

Hey Britt, I meant to say that it's excellent news about you planning to have another baby. How in the world do you manage to lose weight while you're pregnant? How are your arms? I did have a giggle about that :-).

I jumped on the scales this morning, only to discover I have GAINED half a kilo. Excellent!!! NOT. But this is a little challenge for me - it's time to have a think about what I did wrong (and I must confess I did some naughty things), but probably the more important question is why!

Last week was different - my routine was broken several times, and it seems obvious to say now, but I fell into old familiar habits (re food/exercise) which were comfortable instead of taking my newly learned and healthy habits, and adapting them to stressful times. It's something important for me to ponder if I am going to crack this weight loss thing - because there will always be times of stress, and I really need to learn (and quickly) to NOT grab onto familiar old habits to help me through those times.

So it's going to be interesting to see how I can change that. What do you girls do to help you manage yourselves through difficult times? Any tips?

Here's hoping for a better week!

:-)
Ani

Im not sure how I do it - I think my metabolism just speeds up dramatically during pregnancy and I end up losing weight...Any my arms are much better, thanks for asking!

Like you Ani, I hopped on the scale this morning and gained 1.5 kilos in the last 2 days! I have NO idea how that happened! I didnt cheat...still drinking all my water, etc. I am so bummed about it and am seriously wanting to blow it. Its so discouraging. I thought I was going to be able to come on here and post how I LOST another kilo....ugh!!! The only thing I can do is keep going and hope its something non-fat related - like premenstrual gain (although I havent had my period yet since Carter was born, so who knows??). So bummed. Needless to say, I ended up having two pieces of raisin toast for lunch instead of my nice and healthy salad. Nip it in the bud now Britt!

Anyway, will keep on keepin on.

Confused and disheartened,
Britt

Oh, and Ani, forgot to say that the only thing that will keep me away from food during difficult times is keeping very busy and as a stay-at-home mum, that means CLEANING!

Britt, we have to remember that scales aren't the only measure of weight loss. It could be that we're retaining fluid for one reason or another (pre-menstrual, salty food, not enough/too much water) … let's promise each other to stay positive this week.

If needs be we should get the tape measures out and do measurements.

Chin up!

:-)