Come on girls. lets all jump back on the wagon tomorrow. I'm going to start low fat, I cant stick out the low carb.

Hey Kathy, I'm with you. I'm just trying to watch calories, and walk for an hour every day. Sofar it is working - I've been at it for 4 weeks, and lost 3kg. Do you have short-term goals (do you set yourself goals) - or how do you go about it?

:-)
Ani

Hi everyone!

Well, been lurking around a bit but not posting since Ive had a shocker of a week! I was so committed the first half, but then got a tummy bug and it was downhill from there. Ugh! Why cant I ever stick something out?!? Ive decided that I have a serious willpower issue...its evident in so many areas of my life - my lack of discpline is just bad beyond words. I feel like I need to redo my entire life, rather than just my body. BUT, knowing this about myself and being willing to admit it, maybe I can start REALLY doing something about it...?? I sing on stage at my church, and am really starting to notice the effect my weight is having on my ability to move freely and sing to my capacity....I hate feeling like everyone is watching me because of how fat I am...Im over this! I want to be fit, thin and healthy already!

ANYWAY, thanks for the kick in the bum kathy! Back on the bandwagon tomorrow. Like you, I cant hack the low carb thing....so, Im going to something that worked so well for me in the past - no carbs past 3pm, low-fat, not eating after 7pm, lots of water and WALKING EVERY DAY. Ive started doing the walking with Carter - 30mins at the moment, but will be upping it here shortly. I lost 20kgs last time I did this (in like 3 months), but went back to my old eating habits ans stopped exercising, thus putting it all back on. NOT THIS TIME!!! Can you tell Im pissed at myself?!? :)

No time to do personals at the moment, but am trying to keep up with everyone - Lindor, I feel ya honey! Its a stressful time...get back into it and dont give it another thought!
Ani, hope you're doing well....keep it up!
Ok, forgive me everyone else, but my mind is elsewhere, so I cant really remember anything...haha. Have a great night - be in again soon! :)

Britt

I know what you mean about will power and discipline. I'm hopeless. But I have to do something, and I like your idea of no carbs past 3pm, low fat, not eating after 7 and lots of water and walks. I'll have to see if I can find time for walks my schedule is so full I get 15 mins for lunch these days. But I have to lose something.

I had to throw words like "willpower and discipline" out of my vocabulary. I had a long, long think about what would work for me, and had to make some frank admissions about myself too. I work at a desk job, love chocolate, hate cooking and DETEST rules.

So I realised that whatever I do has to be fairly fluid, and has to include the kinds of foods I love. So rather than cut out chocolate, and feel 'deprived' I bought a packet of those bite-size Mars lite bars (about 70 calories each) and when I feel like chocolate I have one. If that means every day - I still have one.

I think we set ourselves up to fail when we make these "diets" too rigid. I know for myself it's really important to eat food I can still be eating 20 years from now (and at a more healthy weight). It's about learning a healthy, sustained way of living … not going without. Stuff that :-)

I enjoy walking - so that's a bonus. And I love my garden - so I figure that anything that gets me up and away from my desk (I work from home) is a good thing.

Don't get despondent girls, and don't convince yourself this is too hard. Of course losing weight is HARD, but if we set realistic goals, and keep encouraging each other, we're all going to get there.

:-)
Ani

:(

Back up to 82kg this week!

Damn! I knew it was not a good one!

Folks are back in a week or two - I might make it to 80kg if I am good. I will work for that ;)

This last 20kgs is hard!! It was easier losing 30kgs!!! :lol:

Anyway, I can't stop! I gotta get to work, but before that I have to shuffle all these dogs up and get them 'round to Mums place in case I get a call at work with someone wanting to view the house!

Arrgghhh! I am glad I never knew it was this hard to sell! I'd probably never have done it then :lol:

Talk later ladies, have a good day ;)

Ani,

I know what you mean about finding something that you would be able to stick to without feeling deprived. Thats half of the reason Im wanting to go back to what I know worked for me...I never felt hungry or deprived and am allowed a junk meal a week, so if theres something I really want, I use it for my junk meal. I was losing 1-2kg a week from this and it was so easy and healthy to do. I dont know why I didnt just start with that, but I got caught up in the fact that it was so easy, fast and convenient to do these shakes....plus, theyre pretty yummy. Anyway, back into it today - had a lovely brekkie of eggs, capsicum, tomato, mushrooms, shallots and sprinkle of light cheese - nice and healthy. Have to get to the store tonight tho or else Im in trouble for tomorrow.....

Ok, a lot to do today - have the best day everyone! :)

Britt

Britt I reckon you need to trust your own instincts about your body and not get caught up in all the fads and quick fixes. While shakes might be yummy, they don't teach you how to eat healthy, or how to manage those times when you just want to reach for food because you're feeling emotionally down.

Good on you for making yourself such a yummy, healthy breakfast. You can eat anything you want, as long as it's in moderation - and that's a whole new thing to learn … moderation!

Lindor, you're going through enough stress. Don't beat up on yourself. It's only a kilo, and you know that you can get rid of it - throughout life, even skinny people gain and lose a kilo here and there. Remember to try and be gentle with yourself throughout all of this.

:-)
Ani

Hi all
Well we all have our ups and downs don't we. I 'spose we all want the downs but Life...ummm....

As i have said umpteen times before Lindor you are much too hard on yourself. I can agree that moving is really really stressful so maybe you should just say to yourself that i can only do what i can do and that is OK.:hug: to you though. I have moved 14 times in 20 years i have been married. One time is was from Qld to Tasmania with an unruly old english sheepdog across on the boat. That was something i would not recommend. Nor would i reccommend building a house. We have done so twice and never never again. Some people breeze through these experiences but oh no not I. Just laugh through it and remember people won't even see the dust on top of the TV etc. they are coming to look at the structural aspects of the house.

Ani...i love reading your bits. You are so wise in some of your comments...i just have to make myself believe i have the willpower. I have enough determination but to actually stick to something is very hard.

I was going great guns and then we went out to dinner. Had garlic bread, penne salmon(in a creamy wine sauce). NO wine or dessert though but had some bickies later on that night with a milo. So after that i managed to find a kilo(not even fair as that was my only indulgence of the week). Am starting my walking back up with the over friendly neighbour this arvo. She has to be good for something eh???

On track today though and yesterday but desperately want something sweet now....just have to perservere as that feeling goes away after a few days.

Brit...you seem to have the right attitude and the right combination. I hope it works for you and thanks for supporting us all.

Kathy...hoping you are on the straight and narrow again. It is hard yakka when uni committments take up a lot of your time to stay focused. Keep your sisters wedding goal in your head and i'm sure you will succeed.

I think goals are important...don't just say them to yourself in your head but write it down somewhere. It will help you if you can visulise it as well and believe it. I have a photo of myself at my heaviest and then thinnest on my fridge with my mantra....I will be thin and healthy....just a thought..xxxleeny

Hi All,

Been a bit since I've posted. I been really busy but sticking ton the plan. Not eating too much after work, having a fruit smoothy. It's quite weird that I'm overweight as I like skim milk, cottage cheeses etc. Must be the other stuff-chocs, cheese, bread!! Anyway I'm proud I've started exercising and I've lost a couple of kilo's. Hope everyone's had a good couple of weeks.

I am hopeless!!

I make myself these promises that 'today is a new day'. That 'as of now I am back on track.'

In reality...I can't even make it 24hrs!!!

I am really starting to wonder if I actually can 'do this.' Because right now I see myself as nothing but a failure as far as dieting goes!

I keep losing control! I keep letting myself down!

Why am I finding it so hard? I managed for over six months! I've lost 30kgs! Why can't I finish the job??



Ok...hissy fit is over!



Tomorrow IS a new day!!

Tomorrow WILL be the new start!

I CAN do this!!!

I WILL do this!

I HAVE TO!!!


Mum will be calling me from Perth on Wednesday, I want to ask her to bring home some size 16 clothes (my 18's are starting to feel loose now). I'd like to be close to fitting into some 16's. I reckon that will give me that push that I need to get going again! But if I keep going the way I am then I am going to have 16's collecting dust while I struggle to squeeze into my 18's! :lol:

Thankyou ladies, for trying to keep me going in the right direction. Ultimately only I can do that...but it is a comfort knowing you are all behind me. We are all behind each other. And I know I haven't been much support lately, but I am there, right behind you all too. :hug:

I am going to head off to bed now. I had to do overtime at work this evening to help cover a shift, I am buggered and need a good nights sleep!

I'll be back tomorrow...with a positive post!!! ;)

Now Lindor - I don't know about a failure, but maybe a drama queen (I'm teasing you)! According to your signature you've lost 4kg in the last 4 weeks - explain to me the *I can't do this, it's too hard*, and where it fits with such a fantastic achievement.

You're having a hideous, unsettling week - and you know, that 30kg down the track, you certainly can lose weight. Now calm down, and stop putting pressure on yourself to DO this, and DO that - good grief! I would love to fit into a Size 18 :-)

You're right Ani! I gotta look at the complete picture. Funny! It kinda motivates me too. :lol:

I was in a bad way last night...sorry to dump it all here!

And one more contributing factor that I haven't mentioned...one that has my brain totally frizzled...

...A guy I like has really been showing an 'interest' in me lately. I've not allowed that sort of thing for a very, very long time. I am totally confused as to what I want? It goes back to that 'I don't like being noticed' thing. It also reminds me that I don't want to be alone for ever!

Gah!! Too much!!! :lol:

My apologies...back to diet and weight-loss talk! :lol:

Have a good day everyone :)

Funny how you just happened to forget to mention this guy, Lindor :-). Are you interested in him, or just flattered … and is this doing your head in? I laughed when I read that, because it reminds me of me in a way - I can talk for hours about 'stuff', but when it comes to emotional vulnerability … it's worse than pulling hen's teeth.

How's today been? Are you feeling better?

Britt, how are you travelling? You'll get there, especially if you relax a little bit and allow it to happen.

leeny I want to know how you lost 60kg - how long it has taken you and how hard you found it. It's inspiring stuff! Your idea of writing down goals is great – I'm going to do it and see how I go.

Good to hear from you Gale, and glad to hear that you've dropped a couple of kilos.

:-)
Ani

I never forgot to mention him...I just didn't mention him :lol:

I'm not good at showing much emotion either...and my head gets in the way of my heart :(

It's too much!!! How do teenagers do it so often and make it look so easy??? :lol:


Anyway! :lol:

Had a better day diet-wise today. Ate a little better, with a little more control? Actually, that might have been because I slept the afternoon away. Didn't get much sleep last night :(

Other than that...not much to report tonight.

Talk to you tomorrow I no doubt :)

I won't even attempt to give you any sane thoughts about the 'rules of attraction' - not with my track record. But it must feel nice, and I think you're having secret thoughts about this guy :-). You did sound a little more calm in your last post, so that's all good.

I'm having a fairly good week. My main goal this week is to walk for an hour every day and see how I feel with that. Well first of all I have to reach that goal, and see if it makes a difference to my energy levels and stamina.

:-)
Ani

Hi girls,

Thanks for thinking of my Ani! :)

Lindor, you little hottie you....DONT BEAT YOURSELF UP! Ani is right - you have lost 34kgs! If only I was near the 70's mark! You have done an AMAZING job so far...and 4 kgs in the last 4 weeks is right on track, so stop right now, jump back on the wagon before it disappears into the sunset and relax! :)

Ani, Im doing fine - been back on track since my last post. Have been walking 30mins everyday with Carter - did 45 mins today. Its hard cause he starts getting fussy about that time, so no real way to walk longer. Might have to start getting on the treadmill in the evenings after he goes to bed. Anyway, food-wise, doing great...havent weighed in a while, so not really sure where Im at, but I FEEL thinner (with 60kgs to lose, Im sure I cant notice a kg or two! haha)....I can guarantee that walking an hour everyday WILL make a difference...to your energy levels and your metabolism! Have fun! :)

Anyway, all good here. I did gain back my 3kgs when I weighed last week, so that was depressing, but also enough to kick my butt into gear again. I wont make my first goal of 10kgs lost by end of Sep, so will have to revisit that. Ani, I make small 10kg goals - 1st one is a massage, 2nd one a day at the spa, etc...

Looking forward to my "junk meal" - not sure what Im going to have. Dont want to derail everything, but want to eat something Ive been craving, so will have to think about it...

Have a good ngiht girls! :)

Britt
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Oh! I missed a couple of posts:

Gale, congrats! Its always such a great feeling knowing that youre doing something right...

Ani, despite my weight, I actually learned the right way to eat and stuff (I just dont do it!)...Im not usually one to get caught up in the fads - the only reason that I actually went with the shakes was for the convenience because of having an 8-month old, where cooking is really not that easy to do. The ingredients of the shakes are totally balanced and I will probably revisit them once I wean Carter once and for all (in about 4 months), if even for one meal, because I was really satisifed and it taught me to break my addictions to certain foods. We'll see when we get there. Ive always been an "all or nothing" person when it comes to losing weight...maybe thats why I am where I am?!? Anyway, like Leeny said, you DO have great and wise things to say, but I wanted to clarify why I was on the shakes... :)

Leeny, oh yum is all I have to say! And I am jealous that you have a walking buddy. As much as I love my son, hes not really a good distraction while we are walking unfortunately. I bring my ipod, but cant really get into the music since I have to listen out for cars (what is it about Australia that they cant put paths in residential areas?!? Im from CA, so I guess Im used to having a sidewalk wherever I go..). Ah well...better than going completely by myself I guess...

Ok, really, last post for the night. :)

Britt

So, I've just spoken to Mum (now in Perth)...asked her to get some size 16's for me :)

Her first question was 'how's the weight?' Huh!!! :lol:



Had a reasonable day diet-wise. Missed lunch, so was starving when I got home at 3pm. I had a big-ish feed then, but haven't felt a need to eat dinner, so haven't eaten since about 4pm!!!

Ani, yes, I think I have calmed down a bit since I spat the dummy the other day. Everything is getting on top of me...but I think I see a break coming soon. With Mum almost home now I think I can start to wind down a bit. As much as she infuriates me at times, I have to admit she can be a huge help! She can take her dog back and look after her own place. She can help me with my packing, she can help by taking my dogs when I have people come by to view the place. It is going to be a great weight off my shoulders!

Anyway, good luck with the walks! They are bound to help! I'd love to be able to walk some of the walks you have in Perth!

Britt, I know losing 30kgs is a great achievement, but it is really frustrating that the last 20kgs is soooo hard!! I am not beating myself up as much as it might appear...I am just really frustrated that I am struggling with it just now.

I'm not about to give up though!!

You, too, are sounding very determined! I can see you doing this! The start is always tricky. It is hard to find a routine that works for you, but once you do, you are halfway there!

Well, I need to hit the sack!

'Night all :)

Hey can a little old Kiwi join in and be an honourary Aussie?
I've been mucking around with my weight for 6 months and really need to get back on track and would love the support.
Oh dear I just looked at my signature from last time I was here and just worked out that I've put on 5 kilos since then...that sucks.
I lost 13 kgs with Jenny Craigs last year and I'm right back where I started from.
I really need to kick myself up the butt and get into gear again.

Hey Chaarli, welcome aboard :-). I've found the women in here to be really kind and supportive, and I've been here around four weeks or so. What are your plans for losing weight this time around?

Congratulations for coming back to do it all again - I don't consider that to be failure in anyone's eyes. I think it's a place we have all been … lost some weight and put it back on again (and then some). It's a real learning thing - to be able to find the key to what works individually to help us lose that weight and keep it off.

Lindor, why does your mum emphasise your weight so much? Does she nag you about it? It sounds like it annoys you - but don't let it get you down too much, because you're the one who will get all the benefits from this - nobody else.

Have a great day everyone. It's raining here again today - so I'm going to need some extra motivation to go for that one-hour walk today.

:-)
Ani

Lindor, just had to say....EVERY TIME I talk to my Mom on the phone, shes like, "hows the diet going?" Ugh. I feel your annoyance! Hahah....Cant wait for the day to say that Ive lost 30kgs though and back in a size 16! What a joyous day that will be! I kinda dont want to tell her my progress at all so that she can be a little surprised when she sees me in Jan, so I just keep saying, "Good. Its going fine." Hahah

Welcome Chaarli (is that how you spell your name? If so, thats very different and cool! :) )! Youll enjoy it here!

Well, ladies, braved the scales this morning and lost 2kgs in the last 4 days, so at least water weight is coming off. Carter is crawling now so Im on my toes ALL day long with him...his favorite thing is electric cords at the moment. Wonderful. Ok, best be going. Have a great day everyone! :)

Britt

Hey all

Well I have lost the plot well and truly this time. What is it about me that i can be fantastic for about a month and then all it takes is about a week and the weight i managed to lose is back:dizzy: I suppose i am good at maintaining that way but just a bit premature.

Lindor, I agree, the last kilos are the hardest to lose. I think because we feel sooo much better and of course looking better, we forget the big picture...why we started in the beginning. I just have to think that this is day 1 again and i only have 20kgs to lose and not 80kg as i once did..ugh...

I am definitely an emotional eater. My eldest son is going on a school camp for 2 weeks. Off the gladstone, mackay, cairns and the reef etc. He will have an amazing time and an experience of a lifetime but me....well i am worried sick about him going. He is my "special" boy and has difficulties with lots of things. I know they have lots of help going and the break for me is much needed also but i just am worried sick about him. I know that sounds silly but all you mums out there will know what i am on about.
So consequently, food is my comfort...AGAIN...Had to cook goodies yesterday for the camp. I made a caramel slice, choc chip muffins, nutty biscuits and a date loaf for their morning teas. Yum...yes i licked the bowls, spoons etc etc. Just downed 2 pieces of date loaf(i made an extra one to keep at home...why????)

Sorry to dump, but i know you ladies are just great listeners:hug: I will get back on track by evening meal as i feel bloated and yuk. My neighbour just came over and asked me to join her for a walk. I declined...don't even want to do that today. Poor ol me...i will be fine soon. He leaves tommorow morning so after some tears it is time to get back on track.

Hope everyone else is doing better than me.xxxleeny:hug:

Thanks for the welcome.
 

Chaarli is a nickname, my real name is Luise,and yes it is spelt like that.
This time around I'm going to do WW but I still have some Jenny food so I'm going to do a combo of the two.
I love Jenny cause you don't have to think about what you are eating but it is not cheap and when I was doing it last year I was working and now I'm not so I'm going to do the best that I can.
I really just need to plan to stick to something. I keep flip floppping around.
I get really cross with myself because I walk heaps so the weight should just fall off me but I keep on eating so badly.
Now that it is getting warmer here it is getting easier to get out and walk and to drink my water, that is my big downfall.
I just need to make a plan and stick to it.
We have great WW frozen meals and desserts here so I think I will try to use those if I can.

Talking of ready made meals, and welcome to the gang Luise, for the brief stint of being single, I was purchasing ready made diet meals for a while, and lost 10kgs. Silly me then got a live in boy friend and the weight piled on again.

But for me it was the easiest way to lose weight. Not good if you have a family to feed, but great if you are single.

Welcome Luise!!

I think you make Kiwi number three for us ;)

Good luck with your diet plan...I personally swear by frozen meals of any variety because it helps me with my problem of portion control! But at the same time, I understand Kathy's point too, frozen meals would not be practical in a family situation.

Kathy! It's been a little while??? How are you doing? :hug:

Leeny! If I can dump here, why can't you? We are here to carry each other through! One bad day (and your reasons seem very valid to me!!) after several good weeks is nothing to get too upset about. You just need to regain control and recollect your thoughts. You will be fine!! :hug:

Britt...2kgs is 2kgs!! Water or not! Well done anyway!

I try and brush off the topic of weight loss with my mother too. She doesn't exactly congratulate me...more makes it sound as if any weight lost is something that was expected of me a long time ago!! She sort of has that 'it's about time' tone to her words.

And Ani, she is like this because she is so skinny and always has been, and I don't think she fully understands terms like 'emotional eating' and 'comfort food'. Yes, she nags a lot about it...things like sore feet or a twisted ankle, back ache or joint pain she'd always put down to my weight. And yes it annoys me! Oddly enough she annoys me more now because she comments and voices her disgust for the overweight more now that I have lost weight! Does she think, now I've lost this weight, I will view all overweight people the way she does?? Wrong!!! I understand them more because I have been there! Arrghhh!! YES SHE ANNOYS ME!!! :lol:

Anyway...not such a good evening for me! How unusual? :lol:

I've decided this week will be another 'easy week' for me! Folks are back home in the middle of next week so that will be one less burden to stress me out.

But, I start my new job in two weeks...that will be the next stressor! Just thought I'd warn you all in advance :lol:

Alright, I am off to bed ;)

Well I've started off the week well.The fact that it's the start of Spring helps, it's so nice to see the sun even if we still have snow on the mountains.
Getting warm enought o wear a t shirt as long as the wind isn't blowing from the south.Roll on Summer.

It's been a week since I posted and wow did I get behind or what? Perth I'm with you on losing weight with a plan you can stick with for life. The book I really think makes sense is The Overfed Head by Rob Stevens. It really works at the rate of about 2lb a week. He lost 140 lb in a year and a half. My mom used to annoy me, too, but now that she is gone I wish she were here to annoy me.....tears......

Lindor, have you thought about other ways to help relieve the stress at all? Probably a stupid question, but one that I have to continually ask myself. Besides alcohol and smoking, I think there are other ways - healthy ways - that we can find relaxation. Baths, books, etc....I find that if Im stressed during the day and am not really in a position to take a bath or read, music helps a lot. Being a singer though, maybe thats just me...but maybe think about it. I can totally understand that your life is one big stress after another, so if it doesnt look like settling soon, maybe time to implement some other better habits for handling it all. Just a thought anyway. I in no way am able to really preach on the subject since Im a stress eater as well....but Im on the journey to correcting that.

Carol, am so sorry about your mum...It does help me to remember that although my mum annoys me beyond words sometimes, I still am so thankful that she is here to annoy me. Am so happy your plan is a "lifer" and something that you are passionate about....youll be successful as long as you stay passionate about it I reckon...

Luise, I know what you mean about spring. I cant believe its 24 degrees here today! Man, summer around the corner for sure! Supposed to be 27 tomorrow...might go into Centennial Park for a walk...beats our boring neighborhood! :)

Alls well here ladies. Pizza for junk meal last night - prob wont do that again though. It IS prob one of the healthiest fast food options, but portion control is hard to manage when you end up with half a pizza for leftovers. Dont want my junk meal to spill into my junk day, if you know what I mean. So, from now on, I think a couple of croissant sandwiches will do the trick. A little indulgence, but still relatively healthy. A bit of choccie with it will go down nicely and keep me sane for the rest of the week too I think! :)

Have a great day ladies. Carter teething, so was up all night and a terror today. <sigh> Gonna be a long few days I think, but will get on as much as I can.

Love Britt

Butt kicking
 

Okay I just had the ultimate butt kicking...just found out that I have high cholesterol,luckily my ratios of good/bad are normal but my total is high.So if ever there was a time to get my diet sorted out it would be know.
My DH has high cholesterol and we both smoke although I have been trying to quit, so this is great motivation for me to get healthy.

Cursing the person who gave me a 500g bag of Peanut M&M's today!!!!

Exactly what I was craving!!!

So, not such a good day today either!

I guess it's 'tomorrow' again :lol:


I gotta get back to work now...so I'll post more another time!

Have a good evening all :)

All I have to say is Im glad you were nowhere near ME with those devil-candy M&Ms! I would have stolen them from you! :) No eggs tonight and I was planning on having a veggie omelette, but oh well. Settled for salad. Did 40-min walk - was ticked I couldnt finish the last 5 mins but my poor son is just a nightmare now that hes teething. Fusses the whole walk almost and he usually likes his walks. <sigh> Did as much as I could without losing my cool. Poor little guy.

Anyway, just sitting here playing bingo online to unwind as I just put Carter to bed and its been such a lloonnggg day with his continuous whining. Hoping to win the $4800 jackpot (and no, Im not gambling...its free to play! :) ). How I would love a glass of wine (or 3) right about now! haha...

I have to say that this time "feels" different, ya know? Ive been on a continual diet pretty much since I was 8 and this is the first time that I feel like Im in control and that this is my lifestyle from now on...for the long haul...and Im ok with it. I accept that I will have ups and I will have downs, but that I WILL win this once and for all. I cant afford to keep failing - literally and figuratively. I dont want to die young, I dont want to worry about my next pregnancies...being at higher risk for everything. Anyway...

Have a great night all...am off to relax some more. See you tomorrow! :)

Britt
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Who Me? Me not saying nuthing lately? Hmmm, what do you suppose that means. Yep, I've not done anything. I've been baaaaaaad. Pizza tonite. Hmm, and a lot of it too. Shakes head at self. I honestly dont know what to do with myself anymore. Tut Tut.

But I've not put on weight, but I feel and look like cr@p.

It's great to see so many women posting here - and it's sad to hear about how many of you are struggling. I've had an average week. I'm hoping to get some work done in the garden over the weekend, and to keep up my walking.

I don't think I've lost any weight this week, but I'll know on Monday when I weigh in. I think I need to tweak my meals, because I've been feeling hungry the last two nights.

Lindor what did you do with all those M&Ms? Dare I ask? I ate some chocolate tonight :-).

I hope everyone is able to get through the tough times and get back on track. We all deserve to be the very best we can be – it's just a pity that losing weight requires so much physical and emotional effort ;-)

Ani

I donated the M&M's to the 'Save the KG's' fund! Seems a few have gone missing in recent months :lol:

Found the lolly jar at work this evening too :(

Why am I craving sugar so badly??!!

Kathy, it is ok to maintain for a bit...I am hoping I can manage that at the very least too. Try not to feel too despondent about it all...we will make it :hug:

I have four days off now (unless I am called to do over time again!) and hope to get some stuff done! Mum's place needs a good clean, I'd like to consider mowing her lawn too. My lawn needs another mow and I need to wash my car! So I have a few distractions to keep my mind on track over the weekend.

Hope we all have a positive and productive weekend too ;)

Hey Carol, been thinking about you and wondering how you are holding up. From my own experience, the death of a parent is something you never really get over … and the first year or two is the worst. I don't think it's the first few months that are the worst – you're still in shock during that time. It's when life gets back to "normal", and you have to re-define what normal is with a big gap there. My thoughts are with you - and all I can say is that it really is a matter of 'one day at a time'.

Britt, what is the 'junk food day' that you wrote about so enthusiastically? Croissants and chocolate – is this part of your diet?

Chaarli, good on you. It's great to see someone here chatting about their walking and losing a kilo. The rest of us are talking about our chocolate and pizza fetishes - and I won't even mention someone's M&M's ;-).

Where's Leeny? I hope she checks in here soon. I've been wondering how she's coping…

Kathy what are you up to? Pizza, pizza, pizza :-). You OK?

And as for M&M chick – I sincerely hope your silence here means you are out sculpting everyone's gardens and working off some of that stress. Either that or catching up with a certain unmentionable man!

I hope everyone has a good week. It's weigh-in day for me tomorrow, so I am going to try and behave today. I sliced a finger open yesterday, while working in my garden, and being a big sook who doesn't need many excuses I may have to take it easy today! But I really want to stay on track with my weight loss. It means a lot to me to be able to achieve what I have set myself to do.

:-)
Ani

Hi ladies,

Happy Fathers Day!!

Ani, yeah, I allot one junk meal a week...if I get tempted during the week, then I can keep myself from having something damaging if I am able to look forward to a meal where anything goes (within reason of course). I have found that in the past, I have had the most success when I am able to do this...it not only kickstarts your metabolism but prevents distaster (in my case anyway! :) )

Stepped on the scale - another kilo down, which brings me back to where I started before I lost the plot. Happy and sad at the same time - happy that those kilos are now gone FOREVER, but sad that I had to "relose" them...

Otherwise doing really well - exercise good, food good, water good. Been on track all week! :) Not even going to indulge in the banana cake set aside for hubby tonight. Went to the store today and forgot that the fruit and veg stand isnt open on Sundays! Duh! So...will have to go tomorrow to buy fruit.

Baby napping and have a million things to do! Have a great day..

Britt

Have mowed my backyard...front still to do!

Have mowed Mums DUSTPIT!!! But where the little bit of grass still exists, I have to admit it looks good :)

Have scrubbed Mums house too. Gagged while doing the toilet!! What is it with men and the toilet?? I tell you this guy they had house sitting has serious aiming problems!!! :barf:

I have also washed and clipped two out of three dogs!

Still got two days off to go...want to wash my car, clip the third dog, mow the front yard, got to go shopping for Mum. Got the plumber coming around tomorrow and the washing machine guy again. Assuming he fixes the washing machine...I have a **** load of washing to do too!!!

As for 'Mr Unmentionable'...not much happening there :(



Diet-wise? HOPELESS!!! Pigged out on a huge pot of pasta yesterday! No more lollies or M&M's though ;) Today, I have had breakfast, mowed my way through lunch and about to have an early meal. Drunk lots of water too.

Not sure what tomorrow's weigh in will bring? Somehow think I might be up a little more though :(

Bloody M&M's!!! :lol:

Britt, well done on the re-loss. It is still an achievement even if you have done it before! I also kinda do a 'junk meal' day too. I tend to do it on the Monday as a reward for having the courage to step on the scales. It also gives me the rest of the week to work it off again! Although, in recent weeks I have been avoiding it because I usually stuff up the rest of the week too. Maybe I'll start it again and give me something to look forward to every Monday?

Alright, I have to clean up the mess I have made with dog clippings :lol:

Will post again soon :)

Just checking in to report that I am sitting steady on 82kgs this week again!

That is a relief actually...thought I'd stacked it on this week!

Next week I will be down a kg or two!!! I am going to really work hard at it this week ;)




Plumber has just pulled up the driveway... :)

Lindor - good job on the steady weight (ie, no gain!). That makes life a little earier I reckon. It must have been all that hard work at your mums...you worked off the M&Ms! :)

I actually forgot to weigh this morning (today is official weigh-in day), but I think Im going to change my weigh-in day to Sat...Lindor, I think its a good idea to have your junk meal after you weigh-in, and as I usually have my junk meal on Sats, might change it. We'll see. Ill try and remember to weigh tomorrow though. I also started logging my food and exercise in fitday.com and that is very enlightening!

Ok, off to do housework...seems like every time my husband comes home, there is more mess to clean up. Yipee! Have a great day everyone!

Britt