Well another miserable effort for the team - I gained 1kg this week!! Will definitely pull my finger out this week and start eating properly. Not having groceries delivered last week screwed me up.

gotta run - but I'm 87.4 this week. probably a fluctuation, but I'll take it.

I'll let you know how the visit to the doc goes

Kylie

I gained too - and I have very little idea why. Three days ago I weighed myself and was 88.2kg… today I am 89.4kg - so I'm up 0.6kg on last week.

The only thing I can think of is my back has caused this sudden 1.2kg jump. Yesterday I bent down to pick something up from the floor, and I got these shooting pains in my lower back. Then my back stiffened up and I've been in agony every since. I can't sit, can't bend back or forward – and I'm in a lot of pain.

I think this is a consequence of my fall the other day - and I KNOW I have either prolapsed or ruptured a disc.

So am I carrying fluid from this injury? Does pain/inflammation do that? I also had 6 Panadeine Forte (not all at once :) ) yesterday - would that affect me hanging on to weight?

This is just great. Getting stuffed discs in my back, and not being able to move much was why I put weight on in the first place. I am not in a very good mood I have to say.

Sorry team - I was working really hard to get a good result for us. Now this!!!

Sorry, I have not been able to get to the gym to weigh in. Been busy getting grand daughter into the local school. Looks like she's here for a while.:(
I feel like I have put on as well. I haven't worked out since last Friday.
I will post it up when I can
yeesh Perth chick that sounds soo painful, Have you tried s heat pad or something on your lower spine, it may help to relax the muscle.
Elerine, hope your doc trip goes well.
Well Hi ho, Hi ho, is back to work i go, another day another 50cents.
Be good

Mary I've done heat pads, hot showers, deep heat, panadeine forte… nothing's working at all. It's disc damage :(

I just rang a close friend and asked her for help - but it was inconvenient today. I've got a deadline to meet, and can't take painkillers today because I need a clear head - and a new back would be useful too.

:( I have also gained 0.5kg, I am 115kg. I know I ate a lot of bad choices last week, and yesterday I went to a friends house and couldnt help eating some of the nibblies. Back to sensible eating this week.

I'm crazy!! Well, I have depression. Close enough!

Nah, the doc was great - really understanding. Apparently meds wont work on their own, I need to "deal with it." (all the crappy goings-on). She suggested that I take some time off from uni, maybe even withdraw and start again next semester, but I'm not too keen about that.

There's a wait to see the psychologist, but it'll only be $10 a visit, not $80. So that's something. I feel a bit better now that I've done something about it.

Kylie

PS Ani, I am sorry to read about your back. Bathroom Ballet, hey?

elerine, I was never able to get my depression under control until I went to a counceller. She REALLY helped me out and I'm thinking of going back for my self esteem issues. I think my work pays for three a year so I might go to that. A lot of the stuff we talked about was stuff I 'knew', but until someone else pointed it out it never really worked.

I've injured my bicep! I thought it was my shoulder, until my mum put Deep Heat on it and went over my bicep. So painful! I'm going to the doctors tomorrow to make sure its not serious (of course that makes me a hypochondriac according to my mum. The fact that I've had a week off upper body weights and it flared striaght back up is irrelevant)

Renny Sue, docs are pretty useless with soft tissue injuries. Can you try an osteopath or physio?

Kylie, maybe consider the doctor's advice - I ended up screwing up one semester's results at uni when I should have deferred for a while and dealt with my crap. What is one semester out of your life? ON the other hand, maybe uni is a positive outlet for you, in which case it might help to stay on... anyhow, I'm sure you'll figure that out.

Renny Sue - I hope your arm gets better - let us know what the DR says

Kylie - I hope you are feeling better soon too.

I am about to go to bed - we had a busy day - took Liam to music lessons, got his hair cut, washed the car, went to an afternoon meeting for work (I dont work Mondays), got Liam's stuff labelled with his name ready for his first day at preschool tomorrow, and took Liam to swimming lessons.

I am not having a good start to the week - I'm up 0.5kg from last week and it looks like my son's goldfish might die overnight - I am pretty sure - we got home this afternoon and I noticed his tail, with white pus like stuff over it, the other little fish were stalking him, and he was distressed I got a big vase ready with water conditioner and transferred him over thinking that I might be able to get some drops to treat his tail in isolation, but he is not sitting on the bottom not moving much. I am sad, I am preparing Liam by saying that Pumpkin is sick, and he wanted to give him some medicine, I said mummy might have to take him to the doctor... if Pumpkin doesnt recover - I think I will tell him he is at the animal doctor - I think 3 years is just a little to young to explain life and death - do you? And then go out and buy a new one, I will still speak to the pet shop, because I wonder if the other fish may get the same thing....

OK - this is where I get tough, because I'm not going to allow a dodgy back to become an excuse for putting back on all the weight I have lost.

And I am definitely NOT satisfied with being at this weight.

I'm going to spend some time today working out a meal plan, and I'm also going to put my back brace on and try and go for a walk.

I have one article to write that has to be submitted in two hour's time, and then I'm going to spend some time working out how to get these next few kilos off.

We ALL sound like we're having a tough time - is there something infectious here :) ? Whatever's going on, I think it's time we turned it around.

Is anyone interested in a 3-week challenge? Anyone willing to change ONE thing about their lifestyle?

Come on girls, we can do this if we support each other.

:-)
Ani

Ani I have a TENS machine! I wonder of something like that would help you after a chiro visit? Personally I don't like those quacks - once gone you're always going. lol.

Well my weigh in y/day was a mix of good and bad. I am down .6 so broke into the 68kg. Might even be more loss than that cause I broke a golden rule and weighed myself after shower with probably 3 kilos of wet hair. :D

Have to go, toliets are getting replaced today so going to go make sure the kids have left no suprises in theirs and to check on bub. She had needles today and doesn't cope well with them.

Will hop on later and reply to you all then.
Cheers
VONNI

Hi girls

Thanks everyone. :hug: Augigi, I am thinking about withdrawing for the semester, but bf doesn't think it's a good idea. (maybe he doesn't think it's "serious enough" for that?) But I am afraid that my grades are going to be awful this time 'round, and I'm paranoid about it showing up on my transcipt.

Vanessa, you are so busy looking after your little one! I guess it would be a bit tricky explaining the fate of pets at three years old. Something to look forward to I guess!

Vonni - hope your little bub is taking those needles alright.

Well, I'm in a pretty good mood today, feeling a little wierd, but ok. I think I might have scared bf a bit, but he's still really supportive and loving. haha - we had our kiwi rellies stay last night, and our flat isnt huge, so we had two in the spare room and one on the loungeroom floor. That would normally be fine, but they were in bed by 10pm, and bf is usually on the comp til 2am!!

We ended up playing monopoly in bed for a couple of hours!

Take care lovelies

Kylie

Oh dear Vanessa you do have a dilemma with the fish.... But if you tell him that it's at the animal Dr he will want to know when he is coming back. Don't underestimate the observations of a 3 yr old. He will know a replacement fish when he sees one. lol. (trust me with 7 kids I've been there :dizzy: ) Perhaps you can gently explain that sometimes Dr's can't always help fish because they live in water, and the Dr can't go underwater to help? Or maybe that the animal Dr is going to send the fish to live with other fish the same so they can all be happy and get better together? I don't envy you one little bit. Mary perhaps you have some SLF (save Liams fish) advice?

Ani how is that knee going after yr fall the other day? Hope you get better soon. You are such a rock in here and I don't like to see bits of you chip away

Kylie you do what feels right for you. Don't worry what yr BF says, or anyone else for that matter. Perhaps you could have a chat to the guidance officer at yr Uni (or careers counsellor whichever you have there) to help you make a decision. They have to be discreet and aren't allowed to discuss you with anyone else so you can be assurred of privacy. Perhaps if you are armed with all possible pathways you can then make an informed choice - and feel right about it. The way I see it at the moment you want to take a break but are scared of the opinions of others around you and scared you will fall behind. Want my opinion? Prob not, but I'll give it anyhow. lol - You are only going to fall behind if you continue in this current state. SO either think BLAST IT and go full steam ahead and also seek counselling to help you through study and life, or take it back a step for a while. I hate seeing you so confused, makes me sad! :?: But please if you do take a break, you seem to me that u need stimulation and are always active in some thing or another. Look at some short courses at TAFE or extra work to keep you occupied.

On a brighter note, I have checked how many applicants there have been for my Nursing course - so far 2 out of only 5 places in my 1st preference and 14 out of 20 places in my 2nd (same course different towns lol). I also listed a 3rd preference - Bach community welfare. If I don't get into nursing I will be sad sad sad but fingers crossed for me.

Lindor Lindor Lindor just don't go running out with those new fandangled scales looking for a road train will you?

Maybe you have just come to a crossroad.. Perhaps some different exercise or introduce different foods and chuck out others? All the experts do say we reach a point and stay for a while. Maybe you have hit that point, but don't see it as a sign to give up. Just continue with your lifestyle cahnge. Remember we are NOT on diets, we are changing our attitudes to the way we think and feel about food and changing our habits to reflect a healthier lifestyle.

Vonni

Hi Everyone! :wave:

I'm sorry to interrupt what looks like some serious conversation going on in here, but I just wanted to say a quick hello! I'm 28 and live on the Gold Coast. I joined 3FC a couple of weeks ago, and Kylie very kindly let me know about this Aussie Chicks section! Thank you!! It feels good to have some people to check in with and talk to about things we can all relate to. I hope we can get to know each other as time goes on.

I'm currently learning Intuitive Eating, having quit Jenny Craig a couple of months ago. I was getting quite depressed, and I think being on 1200 cals a day was a big contributor! I'm still not ok mood wise, but I'm definitely getting there! I really look forward to learning about you all, and I'm so happy to meet some Aussies!! When we talk about foods we eat, we'll know what they are! Woo hoo!

:welcome3: Diana. Gold Coast - Lucky you. I was bought up on the coast (southern end)but left 13 years ago. I often go visit my sister and cousins that still live there.

Hope you find us all, helpful, happy, scalding (cheerful scalding):rollpin: and entertaining.

We love to listen to everyones tips, woes and wins :listen:
:coach:We are all pretty full of advice whether u want it or not lol but it all helps in this long and exhaustive journey. :tired:

Cheers
Vonni

Kylie, I did the same thing - really wanted to quit/postpone my course in first year, but I was too afraid of disappointing my parents, so I stayed. I ended up with TERRIBLE grades (failing, basically), and transferred out of the course after that year.

Do what you NEED to do, rather than what you think you "SHOULD" do. Trying to fulfil other people's expectations is a losing proposition.

I stayed in my course because of what my parents wanted and flunked out. Now its going to be extreemly difficult to get back into uni.

Did better today exercise wise. Didn't want to go to the gym, but went did half hour cardio and pilates. My bicep is still aching, so I've booked in with a physio before work tomorrow. Its really quite painful, but it dosen't feel like I've torn a muscle (I can do things on it, but I get a dull ache)

This is just a quick Hello!(waving) it is late Tuesday night and I wanted to say I am here - thanks for the thoughts about the fish - he did die - Liam thinks he is at the drs - I am treating the water for fungal disease and "Pumpkin" cant come back until it is fixed (aka eventually we will choose a new fish together) I think I will tell him the truth but I will just wait a bit for him to ask. The tank needs treating again on Friday just in case - and then after the weekend I will see how the rest of the fish are before I buy a new one.

Exercised this afternoon even though I didnt feel like it - but I am glad I did.
I will try and do personal replies tomorrow - sorry but it is now after midnite.

Morning!

Welcome to Diana, great to have you aboard the wagon! 15kg down and 10kg to go hey? I reckon you could be a great support to us! I look forward to hearing more from you as you make it to the end of this ride!


I've more or less written this week off. I wanted to come on here this morning and say I am running away from 3 Fat Chicks and the whole weight loss thing for a while, but I seriously don't think my head will let me do that! I am the sort of person who will continue to push and fight until I achieve what I planned to no matter how long it takes!

At the moment I am feeling very miserable, not just because of the diet, but also because of a few other things that are messing with my head just now. I know if I can achieve with at least one thing it might carry me over and push me to achieve another. Funnily enough, losing these last kilos seem like the easiest thing to go for first. :lol:

So, for the rest of this week I am going to look at how I can get my diet back on track. I am going to track what I eat, when and why! I am going to work out a light exercise plan that I will gradually increase as the weeks go by.

I am going to stick a photo of my mother on the fridge door with the words "You'll get fat!" next to it! :lol:

Ani, lets work out a challenge that we can start next week!! ;)


And all of a sudden time has run away on me again and I need to get ready for work! I will get the team ticker up to date - maybe this evening - I have not forgotten about it.

Vanessa...sorry about the fish. None of my business I know, but I just want to say that as hard as it may be for you both, I think Liam needs to know what happened to 'pumpkin'. Death is a fact of life, we all have to deal with it, and learn about how our bodies and minds deal with it.

When I was a child I lost pet fish and pet birds. It was always a case of 'flush it down the toilet' or 'throw it in the bin'. There was never a time for 'goodbye' or understanding. I was 26yrs old when I experienced the death of a loved one for the first time - my grand mother. I did not cope well...because I didn't know how to cope!

Anyway, like I said...none of my business how you deal with the situation, just wanted to give you a picture from another angle.

That took longer than I expected...now I really do have to run! :lol:

Have a good one ladies...hope the back and knee are feeling better Ani!!! :hug:

You know I've been sitting here looking at the team effort ticker Lindor - And even when I reach goal I will continue to go on here for the friendship we've all found and to see that ticker reach ZERO to go.

Lindor, don't you run away - you have been an inspiration to so many people here, and especially to me. Good grief mate, you've got no idea how often your humour and wisdom has gotten me through some bad times. So let US be there for you while you sort through stuff.

Are you sure it's a good idea to put your mum's photo on the fridge? It might have the opposite effect… you might eat extra just to spite her. Well, I probably would, if it were me :p .

I'm trying to think of an interesting three-week challenge for us. I don't want to do the "same-old", because neither of us stick to it for more than four days.

Here's a thought: Now that you've got a smaller body, what would you like to be able to do with it?

I have another suggestion (you know me, never short of an opinion about everything :) ). It might be worthwhile to change the way you are thinking about your weight loss journey. Look at it this way. In less than 18 months you have lost almost 27% of your body weight - WOO HOO - that is wonderful. And not only have you lost it, you've KEPT it off!

In almost 10 months I have lost 15% of my body weight, and am keeping it off.

Let's work together to lose another 10%. For you, that's around 8.3kg - for me, 8.9kg. Rather than looking at a bigger picture, let's take a 10% journey together. I'm not suggesting we compete with each other, but that we work together to "take off ten %".

So my challenge to you this week is to come up with a plan, then break it down into small monthly goals, and work with me to achieve it.

It doesn't matter how long it takes. I would rather we both come up with a plan that is realistic, and one which will increase our chances of being successful.

And another thought. Rather than just measuring our progress by the scales, why don't we set up even more criteria - a) weight on scales, b) body measurements and c) hours spent being active.

That way we can have a more realistic snapshot of how we are travelling.

* and if anyone else wants to join in on this "take ten…" challenge, feel free. It isn't a competition - but a supportive way of moving forward *

What do you think?

For example, my plan might look like this:

TAKE TEN % OFF…

Start weight: 89.4 - Goal: 80.5
Start measurements… Goal…
Current activity… Goal…

Timeframe: up to 20 weeks

Planned weekly loss: 0.4kg

Daily calories allowed: 1700

Exercise aim: • to walk 60 mins/day 6 days a week
• to be physically active for an hour every day in non-exercise ways


So what do you think? I won't be offended if you say no, because I understand that weight loss is an individual thing. I just want to find ways to support you through the tough stuff.

Come on matey, you deserve to be the very best person you can be. I want you to WIN!

:hug:
Ani

ANI - OUCH!!!! lmao. You drive a hard bargain. Me - love to, but at the moment can't be in - life to chaotic at the moment. Don't know where I'm at in my relationship or study and the kids behaviour of late leaves a lot to be desired. I'm pushing it to even escape for a walk around the block, and after 10kg lost I don't see any real measurement difference :( But my clothes are baggier :D

Vonni
PS when life settles down and I know where I'm at I will be in for sure.

Lindor how much have you lost so far?

Well I went to the physio today and the good news is its not my bicep. **** news is its my rotator cuff! Which, consedering I wanted to get back into softball next season is BAD BAD NEWS. Thankfully, its not my right shoulder (which I use to pitch) its my left and its just bruised. Thankfully I did ignore my mum who told me not to go to the doctors, or I could have torn it.

I've gone way back on the upper body weights and have some exercises to do to get it strong again. Oh, plus $50 a week for six-eight weeks! Yay!

I was suprised though, because it was really sore before I did weight tonight, yet now it barely hurts. Hopefully that means I'm strengthing it.

Well I am not getting on the scales this week at all. Although I have been good with what I have eaten I don't think I would have lost anything. :(

It was my grandmothers 93rd birthday on the 8th and her sister (87 yo) came down from Sydney so we had a buffet meal at the Hyatt. Then today we had a salad and sandwiches for lunch followed by fruit and some cake.

It has been a nice couple of days though so it was worth it.

Now I will have to work the next couple of days.

Jennylee

I've lost the plot last week and this week. You'd think gaining a kilo back last week would have pushed me into good choices this week, but no... eating crap, not exercising, and lost all motivation. I am dreading putting back on MORE weight this week. This is my first serious slump since starting in November, and it's scary how fast you can switch from on-the-ball to off-the-track!!

Argghhh..

Renny Sue, I have lost 30kgs since I started the journey 18mths ago...although for the last six to eight months my weight has been hovering around the 82kg mark!


OK Ani, I am in!

Not sure about the measuring thing though! I know that if I want to look like I have lost weight I will just pull the tape tighter around my parts! :lol:

Besides, I have never really focused on measurements so I have no idea what to aim for so far as a goal in measurements is concerned. I am happy to watch it though. So what bits are we measuring?


My Plan:

Timeframe: eight weeks (for now)

Start weight: 83kg - Goal: 79kg (4kg)
Start measurements: TBA
Current activity: Walking!!!!! (Or anything that involves putting one foot ahead of the other!) Goal: 10,000 steps a day!!
Planned weekly loss: 0.5kg
Daily calories allowed: 1500

How's that look Ani?

The community here has started up a venture to encourage people to get out and walk more. They provide you with a pedometer and tell you to walk, walk, walk! It is an eight week venture and is open to individuals and teams with prizes for the best effort from a team and an individual. On top of counting up your step each day, the committee will organise community walks each weekend for participating individuals and teams!

I have signed up to a team made up from a small group of people from work. So I will see if that can motivate me a little more! It starts at the end of May and I think I am looking forward to do it!

Oh and by the way Ani! I went to print that pic of Mum and her all too familiar words "You'll get fat!" and the printer ran out of ink. So I replaced the cartridges and started over and for some reason the paper decided to screw up inside the printer and make a **** of a mess (not to mention the noise)!! It took me a good half hour to sort it out and get it going again...but I decided not to try printing the pic again! I began to think that maybe you are right and it might have a negetive effect on me...she near stuffed up my printer, I am not going to let her screw up my weight-loss!!! :lol:

Ok, it's off to work again! Have a good day ladies :)

Ok...I come to confess. Yesterday, I ate:

2minute noodles (not that bad) then
2 blocks of chocolate (the new kitkat one and aero)
Farmers Union iced coffee
2 ham sandwiches
3 chocolate bars (2 cherry ripes and a flake)
a can of coke and
a doughnut and a glass of pepsi

um...ooops?

Maybe I should start focussing on food again. Maybe not weight loss, just HEALTHY eating. The weight loss should come with that, hopefully. I had a date to go back to the gym tonight, but I've been called into work, and hours are like rocking horse siht at the moment!

Talk soon

Kylie

Lindor that community effort sounds great.

With everyones talk about gyms and personal trainers and team efforts - I've just looked into gym membership here and it will cost $24.50 a fortnight + $55 one time only registration fee for a fitness assessment and instruction on the equipment. $29.50 per half hour (ouch) for a PT

BUT I also found at the same gym they have a program going one for the pinkies and one for the blues. It will cost $26 a fortnight. In the owrds of the brochure -

The Men’s and Women’s Health Programs are designed to combine health education and physical activity to bring about beneficial lifestyle changes. The recreation and Aquatic Centre, in partnership with Community Health, run health programs at the Centre on a regular basis.

Participants undergo a Fitness Assessment and are given an individual exercise program to follow for three months;
Participants attend a weekly meeting where a guest speaker gives a presentation on a given health topic, eg cardiovascular disease, nutrition, cancer, etc;
Participants attend a group activity session following the health presentation, eg Walking, Aquarobics, Tai Chi, Gentle Aerobics, Table Tennis, etc.

Sounds ok to me for a start. The perhaps after the program armed with more knowledge I can develop my own schedule.

Vonni

Vonni, wait until it's almost the end of the month (they have membership targets they need to make by the end of the month), and see if they will waive their one-off admin fee.

Lindor, I'm going to start our new challenge on Monday. I've been struggling with my back the last few days, and been eating the wrong kind of food. I'm scared to think what Monday's weigh-in might reveal…

But I'm determined to get back into it, and get the next few kilos off.

What plans have you got for the weekend?

How is everyone else going this week? Seems a little quiet in here.

:)
Ani

I lost .7kg this week! (which takes me to 118kg EXACTLY! DAMN IT! I want my ticker to move!) I also had a fantastic workout tonight. Friday's are dead at my gym, so its nice to be able to finish my workout for once!

My arm is a lot better. I'm doing a LOT of stretching, and have dialed way back on the upper body weights. Hopefully this will go and it will only make it stronger (yay for softball next season!)

hi people, still alive and kicking on this side of the ditch.
Perth chick that back sounds very painful, i did the same thing about 5/6 yrs ago and fell into the bath, cracked three bits and now have osto, make sure you get proper attention to it now . I thought it was just old age until I had a xray lol.

7senuf, sounds like a good gym,and a good price, I go to one that costs me $360 a yr, and that gives me a choice of 7 run by the local council that I can go to.Which includes sauna's, steamrooms, spa's, swimming pools, etc.
No PT's you just call one of the staff and ask them if you are doing things the right way.and they make up a programme for you.

lindor, that sounds great as well, very surprizing what you find out there if we really look.

I am thinking, (just thinking) at this time, to try and have a run around the football field across the road, maybe get some of these kids out to go with me.Will give the neighbours something to laugh at for the day.:D

As for the weight, jumped on the scales yesterday and was at 80.5. but that was before my major munch out last nite.( Hangs head in shame):(
Well better get off my butt and go clean house.
Will let you's know if I make it around the field or the kids have to carry me home lol
be good
Mary

Ani! Monday sounds great!!

I've been verrrrry naughty this week!!!

So I am not going to sit here and get upset talking about plans for food exercise and water for the next two days!!

This weekend, I need to tidy this unit up! I have also been very lazy! :lol:

I might also mow my mothers lawn, seeings I am now 'watching' their house and tending to their cat for the next three months! Haven't used a lawn mower since leaving my house back in December!! Having said that though, my knee is very sore this morning, I think I might have twisted it while carrying three large bundles of newspapers yesterday! Going to try to pretent it isn't sore though :lol:

I hope at least one of you has something a little more exciting than mine, planned for the weekend :lol:

Have a good one ladies! :)

OK - Monday it is!

I don't have too many plans for the weekend. I need to clean this house today - haven't been able to do much in the way of domestics since I hurt my back, and the place is disgusting!

Tomorrow I'm going to the football (Fremantle v Hawthorn).

I'm going to try and go for a walk this morning - just to see if I can. I haven't been able to really walk all week, and I reckon I've put weight on again.

But I'm not going to get down or frustrated about it. Much better to fix it now, when I only have an extra kilo or so to lose, than to give up and gain weight again. That isn't going to happen.

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

:)
Ani

Well I tried to be good today!

I saw on one of those evening current affair shows (today tonight or ACA) that nuts are good for you for many reasons including helping to lose weight, lower cholesterol, etc! But, once there is salt on them the qualities are no longer there, so instead of the salted almonds or the smoked almonds I went for the chocolate coated ones!! Was I good or what???

Just as well we aren't starting this challenge until Monday :lol:

Managed to clean the unit today, so I am in a good mood :lol:

Happy Mother's day to all the mums today!!

Liam is at his dad's and should be home within the hour - I sure have missed him! This week I have pigged out - I went to a party last night and I am cooking today for a mother's day lunch at my sister's. There will be a tossed salad but apart from that - the rest will be high calorie yummy food - dont expect a loss this week from me.

On the positive breaking down our goal into smaller goals and monitoring our measurements and activity rates is a good idea - I will post my goals tonight.

Have a great day - catch up with everyone later tonight!

Happy Mother's Day to all you mums :)

I'm very pleased to be able to report that I WALKED yesterday - a little slowly, but I managed an hour, and my back didn't suffer for the effort. Woo hoo!!

I'm going for a walk this morning, then I'm catching the train up to Subiaco and spending the afternoon being a feral at the footy. It's a rare treat for me to actually go, but a friend (who is a Fremantle Dockers member) is taking me… so it's free!

I'm excited about our challenge starting tomorrow - I'm feeling really motivated to work my way through the next 10kg, and take my weight loss to a different level.

Sometimes I think we get so focussed on the fact that we have *a lot* of weight to lose, and we forget to be proud of what we have achieved. Every kilo we lose is a reason to be proud!

I'm not really expecting to lose any weight this week - too many days of not exercising, and being slack with food choices, but next week will be a different story.

Lindor, I'm glad you're getting good, sensible nutrition advice from trash TV :p . But they are right about the nuts - and I'm glad you are making nuts your friend, instead of fighting your desire for them! I eat a small serve of almonds with breakfast every single day - and with zero guilt.

How's your weekend going? Are you ready for tomorrow's challenge?

:)
Ani

hey everyone

It turns out that I am hovering around 87kg even. That's not bad, considering a) I'm not trying to lose weight atm, and b) my start weight was 94kg. I know it's not great, but I'm in a better position than I was when I started.

I am going back to the doc tomorrow, I am going to see if I can get medication or something because I can't function. It is so incredibly hard to do anything.

"His" hearing is tomorrow. He has to enter a plea of guilty/not guilty. We all know what he's going to say, but we are hoping for guilty, because that will make it so much easier on my sister. If he doesn't she'll have to go to trial and testify. (remembering she's 12).

Just an update for y'all.

Kylie

Fingers crossed that your sister has the minimum amount of trauma, Kylie.

Have you tried a counsellor? I know for me, I had to get onto medication to even have the desire or energy to go to a counsellor...