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S/C/G: 109.6kg/104.6kg/67kg (15/8/10)
Height: 170cm
And here I am getting all miserable because I stay the same weight
Ani, I hope the cats didn't get too much of a tongue lashing this morning!!
Remember what you wrote above though...there are other factors that could cause weight-gain too.
But I still say you two are doing great!!! You will learn from this and fight again!
I've had another good day! And despite saying I had no need to go into a shop this week I found I had to this afternoon. But I did take a small list consisting of four items...I walked out with five. The fifth being some pecan and fruit snacks that I take to work for morning tea - and I only got them because they were on special!!
I made myself drink three litres of water yesterday, which meant I drank the last 1.25L before going to bed! I tell you I should have slept on the toilet!!!
I won't do that again!!! I have spread my three litres out better today...finished already. So hopefully I can reduce my midnight walks by 5 or 6 tonight
Ani...What do I do to get through the difficult times? Have you not noticed yet? I whinge and howl to you lot here
I don't know what it is...may be it is my stubborness? I refuse to let anything beat me, I guess this is just another one of those things.
You will both make it because you are both determined!!! And Britt is going to get pregnant and lose more than all of us!!
Anyway...I agree, lets promise to stay positive this week!!!
Hahah...your post cracked me up Lindor! Because I do the same thing with my water! Its like I sip on it all day long, but then get to 8pm and realise that Im only half-way done, so the rest gets consumed within like 2 hours of going to sleep and I too am up all night. Plus Im on multi-vits and all sorts of supplements (fish oil, iron, etc) so my urine is literally like neon green! I forget about it everytime and then freak out for a split second before realising that yes, this is normal and I havent been subjected to large amounts of radiation that day. Haha...Anyway, proud of you Lindor - it always helps me to have a list for my shopping (Im the queen of lists!) or send DH to get everything. He always comes back with goodies...but nothing that I like, so it works out.
Im trying not to obsess about the scale, but I really have no idea why it isnt budging. I cant be retaining water because Im drinking so bloody much of it! The only thing I can attribute it to is hormones. Reason being: I am on progesterone cream to try and get my period back (which is helpful in trying for a baby!) and I read that it can cause sudden weight gain. Great. What do I do? I need to lose, but I need to get my period back. I am so hoping it will temporary. So, still trying not to be discouraged...
I did pretty well yesterday - didnt cheat except for a couple of small bites of spaghetti that I was feeding Carter and I nipped that in the bud pretty early, so that was good. I drank 2 litres of water instead of 3, but otherwise another good day. Im determined to keep going with this no matter what.
Neon green? I've never had a green pee in my life Britt – is there something missing from my diet :-) ?
Ah the joys of being on this journey. I really want to pick my scales up and hurl them out the window, but that's just me having a moment of being a drama queen. I feel stubborn now, and I don't care what those stupid numbers say, they won't inspire me to quit.
You two have reminded me that I'm not drinking enough water at the moment, so I'm trying to be good today. I went for a walk for an hour this morning, and I've drunk about a litre of water sofar … but I'll keep sipping away until I've doubled that.
I've just finished writing a feature article, and my neck and shoulders feel like they've seized up! Not to mention my brain.
Think I might go out and spend an hour pulling weeds and breathing fresh air. Hope you're all having some fun in your day.
Location: You'll never, never know, if you never, never go!!
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S/C/G: 109.6kg/104.6kg/67kg (15/8/10)
Height: 170cm
Another good day...so far (it is still early) feeling more determined as the 'good' days mount up - 3 days now
One and a half litres of water gone already, and that is good considering it is hard when I am at work as the airconditioners are on full and it is freezing there!!!
And the sale of my house is looking very promising just now - got some positive news on that today
Ani - water has been my biggest help these last few days. I drink up big just before a meal, that way I feel full and don't have a need to go for seconds or thirds. It DOES work too!!!
I've heard of neon green pee before and I know when I tried multi-vitamins my pee developed a bright green tinge too.
Anyway...here's hoping tomorrow will be another good day for us all!!
Oh and Britt, I have not yet heard back from Leeny
I've been good with my water today too. I've drunk almost 2.4 litres, and been to the toilet 15,000 times. Oh alright, small exaggeration there, but it feels like it.
Good to see you on track and feeling positive Lindor. I'll cross everything that you sell your house soon.
Hey Kathy, been wondering how things are going with you :-)
Alright then, you've all shown me the light – and I'm back on the water wagon. I am usually pretty good, but for some reason I got very slack the past week.
I'm feeling positive today, and am going to work on all of my goals: eat sensibly, walk for an hour and drink 3 litres of water. Sounds simple when you write it fast, doesn't it.
Been reading, but havent had much time to write. Carter is in one of "those" moods today where he justs to be held all day. ugh.
Anyway, have been doing some research and Im a little scared I may have PCOS. Which in itself would be ok if I could just lose weight, but Im think that may be the CAUSE of why Im having such a hard time getting it off (and even GAINING SOME!!). I dont know. I might just keep plodding along for a while longer and if it doesnt get better, I will see a specialist about getting some tests done of my hormone levels. What a bloddy pain. I just want to lose weight! Im doing everything right and getting negative results. Anyway, sorry to rant and rave here....I just feel like Ive been cheated.
Hey Britt, did you self-diagnose after researching on the internet? What makes you think you have PCOS? Honestly, the only way you are going to give yourself any peace of mind about this would be to get it professionally diagnosed (and I'm sure you know that already), and start treating it as soon as you can.
It's possible that whatever is going on for you isn't PCOS, so it's important to find out so you know you're doing the right thing, treatment-wise.
I've had a fairly good day sofar. I've drunk almost 3 litres of water and been for a walk. And I'm already hungry, so I'm making myself an early dinner of fish and salad, with a few oven-bake chips :-).
Yes, the water thing does get better and you end up not being up all night drinking. It took me about a week I think.
I'm still guzzling my water, as for the rest of the d.i.e.t. lets not talk about that hehe. I'm still off the caffiene too tho. Now to just get the rest sorted.
Ani, yeah, I actually suspected that I had it years ago - I have all the classic symptoms, but didnt have cysts on my ovaries at that point. WELL, they found and removed a cyst on one of my ovaries during my c-section with Carter. SO, I dont know. If I dont get my period back this month, I will go and get tested. The thing is, the only way to really treat it is to lose weight. Well, duh! Thats what Im trying to do! Argh! Anyway, like I said, Ill keep plodding along and see what happens. In the meantime, Im not on any supplements (incl progesterone) just in case. So we'll see what the next few weeks bring.
Kathy - good to know you're still hangin in there! Get back on track woman! Im still having TF shake for lunch with a salad (yum!)...are you still doing them??
Have a good night girls - off to get some things done.
Location: You'll never, never know, if you never, never go!!
Posts: 810
S/C/G: 109.6kg/104.6kg/67kg (15/8/10)
Height: 170cm
Day 4 done...no hiccups!!
Had my three litres of water. Not eaten anything more than what I planned.
Getting a bit anxious about the weekend. Not sure I'll manage to stay on track. I gotta try though...and hard.
Britt...get things professionally confirmed before you really get too stressed about things. See a doctor...confirmation, one way or the other, will put your mind rest.
And despite the lack of weight-loss, do you feel better for your new dieting habits?
I know when I started, I felt so good on my plan (which really isn't anything significant) that I concluded I'd try and stick to it even if the only reason was because I felt healthier for it. I am thinking that again now too.
Ani, well done too for sticking to the plan!!!
Kathy, you will get back into it as soon as your mind and body feels ready. It is good however, that you have stuck to some of the good habits from before. Try not to get too down on yourself.
It's another 'deadline' day for me - meaning I will be chained to this keyboard, writing for hours… So I must make the effort to find time to go for a decent walk.
Yesterday was good, and I stayed on track :-)
Kathy what can we do to encourage you to get back on your plan? What's stopping you?
Lindor, I am very happy to see you back on track - maybe the new job threw you into a spin for a bit. I know whenever I have a serious change in routines it seems to throw everything out for a while - but good on ya for jumping back on the roller coaster ;-)
Hey Britt, have you decided what to do about your PCOS suspicions?
Lindor, I DO feel better - not sure if its the vitamins or the diet or a combination of the two, but Im a lot less tired and feel healthier as a whole. That is definitely something worth having and eases my current diappointments a bit.
I have decided that I will wait until the end of the month and if I dont get my period back, I will go see someone - a naturopath most likely as I dont think I want to go on drugs for it - would rather manage and cure it with diet and lifestyle. There are a few things that make me think I DONT have it, but it like you said Lindor, it will be good to find out one way or the other. Already know where Im going to go - a clinic in northern Sydney. BUT, if I get my period back, we will play it by ear...I have been reading in the meantime about why diet changes you can make (altho most of them I was already doing ) - like low-GI stuff (wholegrain breads, etc), and fruits to steer clear of, veggies I should eat a lot of, etc. REALLY good info. Even if I dont have it, eating this way certainly wouldnt hurt....and who knows, maybe it will kick my metabolism back into gear?!?
Ani, not sure if you've said this in the past, but what is it that you do? Youre a writer Im assuming??
Have a great day ladies - might check in on you later...
