Hi all!

After having such a crappy year last year, I promised myself that this year I would find "me" again, and be proud of my achievements when I get to the end of the year. I made some promises, such as to say "goodbye" to the old me, and focus on who I am today and what I need to do to make myself happier. I also promised to focus on my weight loss, and made some little but vital adjustments. And today the promises continue - I don't exercise enough. That's why I gain weight. (oh, and there's the food factor as well! ha ha) And I know that if I want to have a significant weight loss this year, I will have to maintain a high level of exercise, which is tricky with 2 kids, dog and part time job! But today I made a promise to myself that I will try and exercise EVERY DAY OF THIS YEAR! I know this sounds ambitious, and the reality is that I won't, but what it is forcing me to do is accept that I can't keep thinking, oh well, I didn't do it today, I'll do it tomorrow. It's making me realise that if I want to lose lots of weight, I HAVE to exercise regularly and keep it going consistently.
The other thing I'm doing is trying to eat better. I get so tired at the end of the day that I either don't eat when the kids do and cop out and get takeaway, or I make really basic stuff that isn't necessarily what I need to be eating. So I'm trying to focus on that, as well as steering away from junky snacks during the day. It's so bad that I can't get through one day without needing something like chocolate!

The way I see it is if I made a promise to a best friend I wouldn't break it, and I'm supposed to be my best friend, so I promise myself things like, "if I eat all my lunch and my fruit I can then eat that piece of chocolate" - of course, I'm then full and don't need the chocolate..... I'm really trying to get past the excuses and just DO IT! I'm always doing other things and leaving myself last - the kids, the house, the family, etc etc. Whereas over the last few days I've made the effort to go for a walk BEFORE I do anything else. Today I even went for a walk at work BEFORE lunch! Took my walking clothes and shoes and all!!!!! I haven't done that in ages and am mentally patting myself on the back!

Wantmybodyback - it isn't unusual to see such a fluctuation in weight - that's why it's not a good idea to weigh every day! (which I have an awful habit of doing!) Definitely, exercising where your body might retain more fluid initially, or where muscle develops, which is heavier than fat... sometimes we just weigh more for no particular reason apart from maybe hormones or whatever.. Don't let it bother you - keep up the AMAZING work outs and you'll see some pretty good results soon enough!

Aussiegal, I wouldn't worry about the other group - we'll just hang out here!

I think my post is long enough! I'll catch you all next time!

Hey girls, Lynne I couldn't have said it better, what an inspirational promise to yourself, you are your own best friend, that's fantastic!! You strike me as a very well put together woman with a good head on her shoulders and a lot of time for people (good heart) you will reach your goal I know you will, your a succeeder, it comes through even from the internet LOL just wanted to let you know I believe in you and you can do this there is no doubt about it, it's as good as done in my mind. My latest personal victory has been to flick the cigarettes in the afternoon. My husband is a smoker and before I had my daughter I was too but never a heavy one....anyway, when I started this diet I got into this bad habit of having a few cigarettes in the afternoons, sort of like a reward instead of the sweet coffee i would normally be having around the same time. Well I have kicked the habit becuase I noticed at fitmums my cardiovascular fitness level was lower and I was getting puffed easier so I made a decision, there is not much postive that comes out of them anyway...actually come to think of it there are no positives .

Hi all

Thanks for the feedback. I sometimes wonder whether I come off as a lunatic! I do tend to talk to myself quite a bit, but I find vocalising my thoughts out loud helps clarify what I'm thinking. I developed this habit when I was suffering depression and needed to "counsel" myself.

Me, myself and I had a couple of moments today that deserved a group hug - firstly I went into a deli and ONLY bought a 1.5litre bottle of water, side-stepping all the chips and choccies... and I almost didn't go for a walk today, but pushed myself out the door and did a really good 1/2 hour one around the hills - I think I'll be feeling that one!

Wantmybodyback - sorry I can't remember if you told me your name? - I'm very impressed with you passing the cigs! I must admit I've been doing the same - I've started having one in the afternoon when I leave work, rather than reach for the lollies. And I sometimes have one in the evening. Normally I'd go days without. But I had the same philosophy - it's better to smoke than eat! I think a few people would debate that! I thought of another option - chewing gum. I've found if I'm feeling peckish in the car, pop in an Extra, and apart from making me want to smoke, it tends to curb the hunger! I'm sure you'll feel the difference in your class. I know that after a night of having a few drinks and smokes that I'm definitely "puffing" the next day!

I'm now munching on my healthy lunch. I realised this morning that I had a really good healthy day yesterday, which hasn't happened very much lately, and I actually got through the day without chocolate!

Gotta go!

Well good on you two for kicking the ciggies (wantmybodyback) and Lynne for having no choccie...............
Well hopefully we can support one another on our journey and anyone else who wants to join us here at this thread.
I am still battling along and will continue to battle along...........but I know I will succeed!!!!!!

hello I am catching up with you Aussiegal, I am finally at 107 so watch out!!! I had a week off over Easter, and had my fish and chips and easter egg, and since then the pounds, kilos whatever have finally started shifting.

Well done all on eschewing all the evil c things - chocolate, cigarettes etc. I think we are all fab and doing brilliantly.

I've been really stressed the past week, my dad has been diagnosed with emphysema and has been in hospital with a collapsed lung. He is in OZ and I am over here so it has been really tough, especially on my mum. I am in two minds about coming back.

Hang in there all!!!

Hello stranger!!So sorry about your dad!!!
Must be so hard for you being so far away........Let me no if you need someone to chat too.
I lost my dad 2 years ago next month and its hard hon,my dad meant the world to me so please if you need a shoulder I am here!!!
Good to see those kilo's are moving yahooooooooooooooo!!!
Hope to hear from you soon.
p.s..............I am watching out for you!!!!

Hey girls, Lynne my name is Prue aka Prudy LOL, you go you good thing no chocky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wooooooooo hooooooooooooo, yeah the gum thing is working for me as well has got to be better than puffing. Kykaree I am so sorry about your Dad ((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))) . Lynne I talk to myself quite a bit too LOL but not out loud or anything... you luni he he he my legs are still sore from my class, but they are getting better I did an 80min walk today and am feeling fitter already.

Down another kilo!!!
Holly cow!!!
I am so shocked!!!!
Woo hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

Hah! You lost that out of spite coz I am catching up, look out young lady!!!!

I am such a good girl, I got up at 6.20 this morning and walked a kilometre to the gym, did an hour work out and walked home! I'm at work now, as you lot get to bed, crazy world this is!

Well you still got one thing more going for you than me!!!
Guess what it is??????????
You guessed!!!
EXERCISE!!!!!!!!!
I still am having trouble getting motivated!!!!!!
Good on you please send some motivation my way!!!!!!!
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

Hi this is a really quick one cos I'm having a tea break in the arvo before I get back into it.

Up until Friday, I'd exercised 7 out of 9 days, which I was very happy with. But then I haven't done anything since then No, I stand corrected, I did HEAPS of housecleaning on Saturday and Sunday..... But I went on a bit of a bender with my best friend who'd flown in from Perth for a week, and am really feeling the after effects!

I'll catch up more tomorrow!

Bye for now!

PS Kykaree sorry to hear your dad's not well - must be hard to be so far away. : to you and your family!

Hi all

I'm not sure what's happening here - I guess you guys must be as busy as me!

Anyway, I've decided for the sake of my sanity that I'm going to bow out of 3FC for a while, so I can focus on other things. However, if any of you want to keep in touch, my email is [email protected]

Take care and thanks for all your support.

Lynne

hi everyone just checking in, I am still losing weight how is everyone? long time no talk eh

Hi Prue

II'm doing fine, not weighed in for a while, as I am off work, and I don't own any scales!!!! I will find out how I've done on Monday. I have been busy with my swimming and gym, and am starting to do more weights. Oh and I've had to go shopping!!!! None of my trousers fit!!!!