Hello everyone,

Yesterday was OK for me, not great. I was working on a major deadline, and had to spend more hours in front of the computer than I would have liked.

I've been reading through some of the other threads in these forums - mostly American - and they seem to have even more processed food than we do. That's scary! Half the food they talk about are things I have never heard of.

What kind of exercise do you all do? I'm really interested to know what works for people and what doesn't.

Have a great day!

I don't do a heck of a lot when it comes to exercise. I kinda wish I did, because when I was I felt more alive with it. But I just don't seem to have the motivation right now.

I did do seven weeks on my exercise bike for half an hour a day.

I also have an exercise video that I was given. I tried that for a bit but struggled to get my coordination right. That was fun even though I nearly fell flat on my butt often. I should get that going again. The 'fun' aspect of it kinda took the 'chore' aspect out of exercise.

It the past I have taken to doing step ups on a milk crate in front of the TV.

I have even walked laps around the dinning room table in the comfort of the airconditioning instead of braving the hot sun outside.

Where I live there is no gym nearby so I have had to use my imagination a little.

I enjoy the exercise...I just hate that it takes time :lol:


Anyway, not such a good day for me today.

They decided to throw a morning tea at work. Lots of bad food there!!! I only had a small plate...but what I had on it were not the best selections for me.

Nevermind...these things are bound to happen I guess.

I was right back on track again afterward :)

Hope to mow the lawn this weekend...that is another form of exercise for me. I should get back to doing that weekly again, it might help me as well as the garden :lol:

I'll drop by tomorrow evening.

Hope you all have great plans for the weekend :)

Hey Lindor

I have made a 'walking track' around my kitchen and lounge room - on those rainy days it is the only way I can manage to walk. I would love to get a treadmill … but they are a bit out of my price range at the moment.

Don't beat yourself up about having a bad day - it's in the past now. I'm going to 'join you' in the garden today. I won't mow my lawn, but there are plenty of weeds to pull, and lots of tidying up jobs. I'm also going to do some dreaded domestics around the house, and try to go for a 45 minute walk.

How many clothes sizes have you dropped since you've lost all this weight? I have a little way to go yet before I can walk into somewhere like Target and buy off-the-rack sizes.

I hope you have a better day today, and have fun playing in your garden.

I have just got up and the thought of mowing my lawn is really dragging me down!! :lol:

If you run out of weeds at your place I have plenty more here that you can pull :p


Back in January, I was buying size 22 to 24 clothes. I hated clothes shopping. I hated pulling the clothes off the rack and seeing how big they were. Strange how they look so much bigger when you are not wearing them!! And the range and styles always looked awful!

Anyway, I have not bought much in the way of new clothes just yet. I don't want to spend a fortune on winter wear that I'll probably only wear for four weeks in the year. And if all goes to plan, I hope to be 20kgs lighter by this time next year which would mean any new clothes now would not fit me then.

Work uniforms, I have had no choice but to replace. I was wearing (tight) size 22 work shorts at the end of last year...I am now wearing size 18, and they are now feeling big on me!!

I am planning a trip to Perth early next year with the plan of buying a whole new wardrobe for a whole new me :)

Alright, breakfast and the lawn (ugh!) awaits.

I'll report in again this evening :)

Well I got through another day without cheating. 6 in a row now, but I'm not happy. I'm getting bored with food again which is a problem for me. We are off to the inlaws for lunch tomorrow, what a thrill NOT! But I have to do this, I"m going clothes shopping with my sister in 2 weeks for a bridesmaid dress for her wedding. Not really happy about that, cause I feel so terrible about my body still. Ah well we'll see if there is a magical dress out there somewhere.

Kathy :hug:

Try to be happy. I know this whole dieting thing can be a drag, but don't let it be the be all and end all.

I can tell you right now, without ever setting eyes on you, that you are one top chick! How you look is nothing compared to all the other qualities that you have. Don't be so hard on yourself. If you don't make goal by your sisters wedding...so what! You will be there and that is all she wants from you right?

But I know it feels like you are letting yourself down...and that is a hard feeling to beat off. Hang in there Kathy.

Can you change your diet? Try something else for a little while just to break the boredom of what you are currently eating? This is why I won't follow a strict diet regime...I know I'd get bored of it rather quickly too.

You have done so well so far. Keep on fighting :hug:

Good luck with the inlaws and I hope the shopping can be a fun experience for you ;)



So I got out there and mowed my lawn today! I also did a good bit of tidying up in the yard too. And I have to say it looks good! And the distraction kept me well away from the fridge - I ate well today!!! I am on four days off and they are usually the hardest days to resist temptation. I just need to keep busy!

So tomorrow...I am going to work on tidying up the inside of the house! I have sooo much crap that I need to get rid off. I think I might need to plan a garage sale at some point!

Anyway, I am off to watch the evening movie on TV. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Great to hear your garden has had a makeover Lindor - mine remains a work in progress, but at least you can see where I've been. One of the goals I have set for myself is to try and do 20 minutes work in the garden every day - for me it's about wanting to get in the habit of being a little bit more active every day. Works better in theory than in practice.

Hi Kathy, I understand what you mean about food getting boring. Can you change your diet? Do something different? It's hard to stay motivated when you're finding the food boring.

I'm jealous of you all - you're further down the track than me, and are an inspiration to those of us who are at the beginning of this weight loss journey. I get impatient sometimes - I want to wake up and see 10kg magically disappear from the scales. And 10kg feels so far away …

Fell off the wagon again today. I jumped on the scales this morning and lo and behold, the same weight I was on Monday morning. So I just carbed out. I feel sick from it too, it wasn't worth it for sure.

As for changing the regime, I dont think I have much of a choice, if I go off low carb, I'll have to start taking medication and that makes me feel nauseated 24/7.

Didn't end up going to the outlaws, my sister rang and asked me to come and help her with her house moving. Which was better than sitting through the outlaws, but I was cleaning. I think I'm allergic to cleaning. I have to be...lol.

Back on board tomorrow, with about 20 boiled eggs in the fridge and a leg of lamb ready to pop in the crockpot in the morning. I might even go to the gym.

Kathy :hug:

Maybe a break from the whole dieting thing for a week or so?? I don't know what else to suggest. Maybe a chat with your doctor again? Could they offer another medication for you??

I hope it gets easier for you soon. Got my fingers crossed that the new week is good for you.

And well done for getting out of the visit to the inlaws :lol:



Well I have had another good day. Kept busy with housework today. I don't look as if I have done much, but I know I have made a little progress! More to do tomorrow!!

So tomorrow is weigh in day for me. I am feeling positive. I think I have kept pretty well on track this week, bar a packet of smoked almonds and a morning tea at work! But that is my challenge for next week...no almonds or morning teas!

I have to start the week with grocery shopping though :(

If I plan to go after lunch then I won't be hungry and I won't be tempted right???

Well, I hope everyone else has good things planned for the week ;)

Goodnight

WOOOHOOOO!!!! :carrot:

It was a good week!

I am down three kilos!!!

Got me back to my lowest weight again :)

This is kinda how it was when I started losing weight back in January...the first few weeks I'd lose loads then I'd dwindle down to one a week or so.

But I guess I have started over...so I guess I am happy with this :)

Whoo-hoo Lindor! 3 kilos is AWESOME! :)

Sorry havent been onthe baords much lately - you know, with the in-laws here and all, I kinda have to make sure they are entertained! In all seriousness, I actually REALLY love my in-laws - I am so blessed! They are more like good friends than people to be feared...haha.

Anyway, stepped on the scales yesterday morning and hadnt lost anything! Funny thing is, I think its because I didnt eat ENOUGH, so am trying to bring my caloric intake a bit higher with good foods (except for my weely junk meal last night - veggie pizza!) and see what happens. Going to try and be drinking more than 2ltrs of water a day now as well. Hopefully that will shock my metabolism into getting moving again...we'll see.

By the way, I have yet to mow my lawn as well - well, if you can call a plot of dirt in the back yard full of weeds a lawn...then, yep, it needs to be tamed. Its just been so miserable here in Sydney over the weekend....

Well, girls. Hope you are all doing well! :) Will be on again soon!:)

Happy losing...

Lindor - that's awesome ... congratulations!

I went to the football yesterday with friends - and they took so much food it would have fed the whole Freo cheer squad. Needless to say my resolve was poor, and now I'm not very happy with myself.

I think I'm going to have to re-set goals, and try to get my head right. I was going to start this morning with a walk, but the weather is revolting here in Perth.

Why do we sabotage ourselves? It's so frustrating.

I know what you mean Perthchick - its like I have an arguement with myself in my head before choosing to ruin all my good work. AND, occassionally, I choose to listen to the wrong voice (well, prob more than occassionally!). Other than making myself sound absolutely crazy, I end up feeling like crap after its all said and done - and it wasnt even worth it! Anyway, have done better these last couple of weeks though and am hoping its going to be learning curve....I guess the biggest thing to remember is that if you binge, or mess up, to not STAY in that rut of guilt and shame. Its actually THERE we do the most damage. Move on, clear your head, or like you said, get some new goals. 2 steps forward, 1 step back is still better than staying where you are.
Heres to learning together....

Britt, losing nothing is better than gaining something right?? I find when I really cut back on the calorie intake I tend to not lose so much too. It's a case of finding that happy medium isn't it? Good luck!

And just because I said I mowed my lawn...does not suggest it is a lawn in the true sense of the word! My place is just weeds and dust too. But I figure if the weeds are green and mowing them makes them look better then that is a lawn to me! :lol:

Anyway, I am feeling really motivated after this mornings weigh in, so I am pumped for another good week this week ;)

Thanks Britt - I'm just feeling annoyed with myself, but you're right. I'm not going to achieve my goals by mentally beating myself up.

I'm determined that I am going to lose 1/2 a kilo by next Monday.

Lindor, you cracked me up with your description of your lawn - good for you! Made me realise its about time I looked at the more positive side of things :-)

Great job lindor. I jumped on the scales this morning and they still said 90kg. Humph. But then I didn't expect different after yesterday. I dont know what I'm going to do anymore. I really dont like taking meds if I can help it. I spose I'll have to go talk to the doc again, its only a 3 hour wait after all. *Sigh*

Keep fighting Kathy! Like I said before, at least staying the same is not going up any. You will make it, I just think you need a break for a little while :hug:



Another well behaved day for me :)

I kept myself busy again with odds and ends!

I chickened out of going to Woolies today though, so I'll have to do that tomorrow. It's odd really, I used to hate going out because I hated how fat I was. Then for a while, as I was losing this weight, I felt more confident about going out, and now, I hate it again :(

When I was FAT I feared people noticing me. Now I am thinner and people are complimenting me I feel more 'obvious.' Does that make sense? I am a bit of a loner...I like blending in and not being noticed. But so many people are 'noticing' me now I kinda freak out! Not sure how to handle the compliments anymore.

Anyway, regardless, I must go shopping tomorrow!!! :lol:

The rest of the day will be kept busy while I wash, clip and groom two poodles and one Shih-tzu!!

I'm am aussie chick too and looking for support. Hi to everyone. Still learning how to do this but I'll keep posting.

Hi Gale and welcome. I'm new here too, and have found everyone to be really supportive. What kind of weight loss plan are you working on?

Lindor I understand exactly what you're saying - I'm a solitary creature myself. But it's a really interesting question … why do you hate it that people are noticing?

Kathy, I would go back and have a chat with your doctor and let her/him know that the food is boring, and you're losing your motivation because of it. It's well worth coming up with a different plan … much better than losing heart and getting too frustrated with everything.

I had a better day yesterday and feel like I am back on track. I'm planning to walk again today (at least the wild storms seem to have blown themselves out here), and watch what I am eating.

Hi girls,

Just a quick check-in as Im off to go shopping with the in-laws. All is pretty well here - havent weighed myself in the last couple of days. I think Im going to wait until my official weigh-in day: Thursday. Im kinda nervous that Im not losing anything. Despite eating really well, Im not able to exercise much at the moment due to a 7-month old who likes to have a lot of attention and am afraid that will really reflect in the scale numbers. Oh well. We'll see I guess...no use worrying about it now.

Welcome Gale! You'll love it here and yes, everyone is very supportive and helpful!

Lindor, I find that Im more of a secluded person as well...BUT, Ive only been that way since I got fat...so I really have no way of knowing whether I will welcome the attention when that time comes or not. Its very understandable though...

Perthchick, glad you had a good day yesterday! Keep it up!

Everyone have a great day and Ill be in again soon!

Love Britt

It's really weird, because when I first started getting comments on my weight loss it was like 'wow - my efforts are paying off, it must be working.' But now, it is more that I don't know how to accept them. I say thanx but feel very embarrassed about it.

I never have really enjoyed being around other people. I liked that I was rarely spoken to on a personal level. Now the comments about my appearance is just getting too personal I guess?

I don't know, I had hoped my weight loss would help me overcome this need to keep to myself. I don't particularly like that I am a loner...but don't feel comfortable with it any other way.

Maybe when I go out and get a new wardrobe I might think differently again? At the moment I am still wearing some of what I was wearing nearly 30kgs ago! If not those, then clothes I was wearing many, many years ago before I got so big! I just don't see the point of shopping for new clothes when I still plan on going down another 20kgs!




And welcome Gale! You have stumbled on a great bunch of people here! If it is support you are looking for then you will get it by the bucket load! So, what are your plans and goals for your journey? Hear more from you soon I hope? :)

Lindor what motivated you to start losing the weight? Was part of it to do with wanting to meet people - or were the reasons more personal? I've been thinking a lot, these past few days, about my own tendency to prefer solitude, and trying to figure it out.

On one level I fully agree that comments about you losing weight can be intrusive. I don't like it either - and I wonder if it's related to me feeling ashamed of getting so big in the first place. I don't know. I think in some ways it comes right back to ourselves, and our own sense of who we are.

Do you feel differently about yourself now that you've lost 30kg? Has it made a noticeable change for you? I know what you mean about clothes - I'm buying from the op shop until I reach the weight I want to be, because there's no point in spending money on stuff I won't wear for long.

I know I ask a lot of questions, and please don't feel obligated to answer any of them. I'm curious about how you've managed to come so far - and I guess, in some ways, I'm looking for some roadmaps for my own journey.

Congrats to all of those who weigh less this week :carrot:

And positive 'keep going' vibes and big hugs to those who didn't (me to no doubt) :hug:

So far it has not been very good for me, being at Uni is so hard. I have had take away but I've also bought a lot of healthy snacks. So that's a start at least, I just don't feel like I can stay on track. I start out with good intentions but the have zero will power.

I know that when I go back to Curves Gym next week that it will make a huge difference. To me, without working out, I don't see any benefits even if I am eating well. But anyhow, just touching base during this busying Uni Block ... will write more next week.

Keep on keeping on everyone! And welcome Gale :)

What motivated me?

I was not happy with my appearance.

My father has recently been diagnosed with type II Diabetes. He was a large person too (and has lost a lot of weight in recent months also). I was worried I was walking the same path he was so felt I needed to make some changes before my health deteriorated.

My sleep was becoming affected...I found laying in some positions I'd wake myself up because I'd stop breathing. I also found the bed squeaked a lot everytime I rolled over and that would always wake me up :lol:

Yes I wanted/want to meet people, gain a social life, maybe even participate in social activities.

I wanted people to accept me - Mum, my brother and his wife, everyone I felt was judging me because I was fat and ugly (and I know most of them were just what I felt they thought).

I have been single for toooo many years - I would love to be able to love myself enough to allow another to love me. Does that make sense?


I have always struggled with compliments. Whether it is to do with my weight loss or a new hair style or even on how I do my job at work. There is something about being noticed that I can't handle. And now for someone to stand right in front of me and look me up and down while they tell me how good I look...it's just too much! Yes I like that I am losing the weight, but I can't take the compliments, I can't take that people are noticing me more.

How do I feel now that I am 30kgs lighter? Truth is I don't feel much different. Even though I was at 112kgs and I felt fat and ugly, I could stand in front of the mirror and convince myself that I was not that big. Now, I stand in front of the mirror and I honestly don't 'see' much of a difference. I see it when I stand on the scales. I see it when I have to buy new clothes. I hear it when people tell me I have lost a heap...but I can't physically see it for myself. Weird huh?


Ask as many questions as you like...I am not sure the answers I give will be much help, but I am more than happy to try and help where I can.

Now I have one question for you...

Can we call you by a name? I don't know, I feel weird calling you 'PerthChick' :lol:

It doesn't have to be your real name...just a name?

Thanks for the welcome. I plan on controlling my portoin size and generally eating healthier. Getting more active too. My weight has gone up and down over the years. I thought I'd combine my goal of losing weight and my growing interest in the internet to find some support.
I thought I'd log in every day and it would help keep me aware of my goals. I'm 46 yo and have 25-30kg to lose. I've been happily married for 25 years and have 19 yo and 16 yo sons. I am a teacher and am generally a pretty happy person but I'm just so sick and tired of feeling negative about my body. Time for a change.

Gale your plan is exactly what I have been doing. Smaller portions and better food choices have lost nearly 30kgs for me! Good luck!

And we'd be happy to support you in your weight-loss and, if we can, help with any internet problems you might have.



So it's back to work for me tomorrw afternoon! I have to say I am pleased with my efforts these last four days off I have had. I have kept myself busy and therefore kept my mind off of food.

I never managed the shopping today either *sigh*

Went to the smaller store and got the essentials instead - milk and bread etc. Was straight in and out, didn't bump into anyone. Although I did bump into a packet of almonds!!! :lol: But I hadn't had lunch at that point so the almonds became lunch for me :)

Well it is off to bed for me...I'll check-in in the morning and when I can throughout tomorrow :)

Lindor, I reckon there are a million pop-psychologists who would jump on you from a great height for calling yourself fat and ugly. They would probably even lecture you about learning to love yourself … and about changing the language you use, so that you don't reinforce negative stereotypes about yourself. And I know that because there have been a few who have crossed my path, and sung that very song to me :-)

There are a number of reasons why I am trying to lose weight. My health is a big one - just knowing that I am really unfit, get out of breath easily … and owe it to myself to be more healthy. I also have a nasty back injury - and it would help a lot if I was carrying less weight.

And I'm embarrassed that I can't walk into a normal shop and buy "off the rack" clothes. By no means am I a slave to fashion, but I have found the bigger I got, the less I cared about how I looked – and that seeped into my general attitude.

Emotionally I wonder if I have added these layers to protect myself. As much as there's a part of me that would desperately love to find *someone*, I was really hurt in my last relationship (I was cheated on), and I'm more than a little bit wary now.

Why can't you accept a compliment? Do you think you don't deserve it? I have found that, for many women, it's really hard to see the good and wonderful things inside ourselves – much better to be our own Number One critic.

Sorry, I'm rambling. I slept in this morning and am trying to compose this email with my first coffee.

And my name is Ani :-)

Ani, I know how you feel about clothes shopping. I hate it too unless I happen to find something that is perfect. I usually hang onto my clothes till they fall apart. Sometimes I feel like I have nothing to wear anymore and find it hard to find 3 different outfits to wear sometimes. I'd better keep on top of the washing more hey.

I'm losing weight for my health. To get my body down to a 'normal' weight and hopefully prevent diabetic complications from Type II. Its just that there seems to be some underlying reason why I'm not. I thought I'd figured it out, and sorted it, but something is still there. I know its not ALL physical but that there is a hidden mental reason. LEts just keep plugging at it. I'm taking a bit of a break this week and am planning meals for next week.

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. Sounds nuts but it's given me the encouragement to do something I've wanted to do for ages. I'm going to buy myself some nice tailored trousers and start throwing out the much hated elasticised leggings I've adopted (I've got about 8 pairs!) I swear they just keep expanding with me and have done me no good. Even though I don't want to spend money buying clothes that I hope I won't fit into soon, it'll make me feel better-I really hate those leggings! Besides, I can always get them altered. I reckon I've put on 24 kg since buying those leggings. I know I ate the food but I always knew those pants would fit me, no matter what I ate! I'm going shopping tomorrow!

Jo!! I missed your post up there for some reason??? Anyway, good to hear from you! I remember my brother when he was at Uni, Mondays were KFC nights, Tuesdays were Maccas nights, Wednesday was that Kebab place down the road...

I can't imagine it being easy for you - I'd probably be easily tempted too. Hang in there, and focus on the gym next week! And I hope everything else is going well at Uni ;)


Gale, it's amazing how encouraging it is when you know you are not alone in the fight! Have fun shopping tomorrow ;)


Kathy, I think you are doing the right thing by taking a break. It'll help you gather your thoughts and maybe get back into the right frame of mind? Sending positive thoughts your way.


Ani!! First up, thanx for the name :lol:

I know I am not doing myself any favours by calling myself names and putting myself down...I have been told that many times too. I guess my weight is just one of my problems, but I do believe my weight has a lot to do with my poor self esteem too. If things don't resolve once I reach goal, I promise I'll go find a message board that tends to Psychology issues :lol:

Why can't I accept a compliment? You're right, I don't feel I deserve it. I should never have got this fat in the first place...why should I take pleasure in the compliments now? I do my job well...because that is what I am paid to do. A new hair style only looks good...because I paid the hairdresser to do a good job.

I know, I know! I've got to change my way of thinking! Easier said then done though ;)

Anyway...lets stop trying to untangle the jumble that is my head!! :lol:

Was another good day for me today, my only downfall was that I had an extra apple :lol: But I think that is a good thing and not a bad?

I am actually feeling very determined still. I think I have found my way again :)

My parents are due back in four weeks, I hope to be well out of the 80's by then! I would love it, for once, for my mother to come home from a long trip and say 'Wow girl, you look good!' rather than the 'GOD GIRL!! You have gotten fatter!!!' that she always says!

Keep up the good work ladies!!

Hi everyone. I went shopping and bought a pair of dacks with a zip! They may not be in the size I want and I might not look the way I want but the next pair will be smaller. I've chucked out 2 pairs of the elasticised pull up pants. Hooray! It's a start. I been quite ok with food choices this week and drinking more water. Getting up earlier in the morning to go for a walk- will I pike out.......? I hope everyone has had a positive week.

Hello From Kiwi land
 

Hi people, my name is Mary and no matter how far I look on this site I seem to be the only Kiwi around. :cry: I wonder if you would mind if i jumped to your room. I am no on any programme have tried WW so many times I know it by heart. So I am working between that and the Body for life from the gym.
have lost about 5 kgs so far, but not in any hurry. Any bubbies that can give and get support would be great. Thanks

Hi everyone - I'm having a pretty good week, after the dodgy weekend :-). I've been trying to identify triggers, and pay attention to when I'm hungry - and it's interesting to learn how often I used to eat when I wasn't actually needing food. I'm still not there yet - but learning.

I don't get the logic of scales. I jumped on this morning and was 102.5kg - which means I've supposedly lost 2.5kg in just over a fortnight. it isn't my weigh-in day so I shouldn't brag yet, and I shouldn't cheat either.

Hey Gale, I'm impressed with your resolve. I think I might go out and buy myself a new outfit when I get to 100kg. I'm hoping I won't be able to fit into it for too long, but you've inspired me to think about how we should start looking like we mean business.

Lindor you sound like you're having a great week. Good for you - and I can't see any reason why you can't get into the 70s before your mother gets home. I do think it's outrageous that she says such rude things to you about your weight … but families are a whole other kettle of fish, aren't they.

I hope everyone is feeling inspired to have a good week. It's great to chat with you girls … I find it really motivating and supportive.

:-)
Ani

Hey Mary

Just noticed your post - come on in :-). The women in here are so friendly and supportive; I've only recently found them, and I'm very glad I did.

If you need a boost, or want a cyber-shoulder, or even are after some tips - we're all here, and all working away through the same issues.

:-)
Ani

Hi Mary, welcome to the gang. You are quite welcome to chat with us, and share your burdens and advice. We do afterall have a girl in England somewhere around here, we aren't exclusive...lol. I just thought that having an Aussie thread would help us with all the local problems we seem to have. And we dont always want to know how hot it is over there in the USA when we are freezing out bums off. Now if it was a good way to lose weight, then that might be a good thing. Any way, welcom to the gang, and we all look forward to getting to know you better.

Disregard the time I am posting this :lol:

Just wanted to touch base for today (or is that yesterday?) because I am trying to stick to my routine of reporting daily.

So...

...another good day today. Ate well and drank a good drop of water too! Feeling good!!! :)

Welcome MaryL, I think you'll find we have another LittleKiwi who frequents these parts too. And I think Ani pretty much covered it all in her welcoming message to you...I agree with her 100% :)

I'll make more of an effort in tomorrows (todays???) post...I promise :lol:

Goodnight ladies :)

Hey hey all the gang is here and MORE:carrot:

What a shock to finally get back on to chat and we have some newbies.....great. I was beginning to feel like LIndor and think it was only us original 3(well me some of the time). WElcome to you all...can't remember everyone just yet. I have not posted since page 28 and this is 35. It has literally taken me 45mins to catch up on the gos....i think you are right Lindor...I need to post daily to keep motivated. Although, ladies, I know of a great way to down that water....get behind in your posting....i have just drank 1.5litres whilst reading the back posts...nearly to my 2litres already.:)

Even though I have not been on for agaes(sorry)...I still have been on the journey. For those newbies I originally lost 50kg but found some and now am working on my last 15kg or so. This has been harder than the 50(if you can believe it). I am doing a Tony Ferguson variation as well(I think i read that someone was doing that), This week managed to lose another kilo. I have been on that for 7 weeks and have lost 6kgs. I wanted to lose more but I am still happy with that. It is hard though but I suppose what diet is easy.

I can relate to the storys of the self-yuk symptoms and the hibinators...i am sure it has something to do with our weight issues. I still look in the mirror and see not much difference too even though i shrunk 5 dress sizes....another 2 would be great.

I will post daily and comment more I promise...just thought I would check in and see everyones progress and let you know I am still getting thinner. I have had so many dramas lately...posting just didn't happen. Dramas are still there but I have to move forward and you ladies are just so supportive and great that i knew i would feel better about stuff back on here.

Once again welcome newbies and looking forward to getting to know you all a little better. have to go and pick up the kids from school now...will post again tomorrow....xxxleeny

Hi everyone, I'll start to remember names soon. Drinking my skim milk strawberry smoothy while reading this. Wearing the new 'zip' dacks out tonight. Plan to eat a salady thing and drink lemon water. Going for the company and not to eat too much. What's the Tony Ferguson thing?

Yeah Leeny,

Tell us how you sorta do Tony Ferguson.

gale Tony Ferguson is a guy who has brought out a weight loss program of shakes and low carb food. he has an Australian site by his name.

Leeny! Good to hear from you!!! Pleased you are back on track, sorry about the dramas you are having though :(

You have always amazed me with your determination despite all the hassles you have had to deal with!

Gale...Hope you had a fantastic evening...in those new clothes!!! Well done :)


I have got through today with no hitches! I am working all weekend, so should be able to keep my mind off of cravings! I still haven't been shopping, so I have nothing to tempt me in the fridge or cupboards either. Should all make for another positive weigh-in on Monday :)

For all those who'll be doing fun things on the weekend...enjoy yourselves! As for the rest of us? Well, we'll just have to make the most of it :lol: