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Jewls
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Hi everyone and welcome to all the newbies,
My ankle is healing well, still bit sore and swollen but hopefully i will get my boot this weekend and be able to weight bare on it soon.
I had a really really bad day (not food wise) yesterday and was willing to through in the towel on everything. Everything just got to me ~ the ankle, my weight, not desparately wanting a teaching job (not happening), being told i must of deviated (sorry still an issue for me) so I cried all day.
I know this program works but i'm very impatient and breaking my ankle has set me back with what i wanted to do over the next two months.
I have dreams that i put all my weight back on.
Can anyone tell me (for those how have or are about to finish) if you found the program hard to do for a while once you reached the half way mark.
On a lighter note today is a new day and even though i'm still a little sad i know i need to keep going, that my ankle will heal and that i will make it to refeed. Does any else ever have doubts about finishing this? Is this feeling normal?
I'm really sorry to be so low but i don't have anyone else to talk to about how i'm feeling. I hope everyone is having a great day. Drink lots of water.
Jewls
My ankle is healing well, still bit sore and swollen but hopefully i will get my boot this weekend and be able to weight bare on it soon.
I had a really really bad day (not food wise) yesterday and was willing to through in the towel on everything. Everything just got to me ~ the ankle, my weight, not desparately wanting a teaching job (not happening), being told i must of deviated (sorry still an issue for me) so I cried all day.
I know this program works but i'm very impatient and breaking my ankle has set me back with what i wanted to do over the next two months.
I have dreams that i put all my weight back on.
Can anyone tell me (for those how have or are about to finish) if you found the program hard to do for a while once you reached the half way mark.
On a lighter note today is a new day and even though i'm still a little sad i know i need to keep going, that my ankle will heal and that i will make it to refeed. Does any else ever have doubts about finishing this? Is this feeling normal?
I'm really sorry to be so low but i don't have anyone else to talk to about how i'm feeling. I hope everyone is having a great day. Drink lots of water.
Jewls
IchooseLife
New member
Mrs Mac I'm kind of day two today too. Had the omelette for brekky which is yummmmmmmmmmmo.
I had my first hurdle to overcome last night. I needed to open some smarties and there were no other adults in the house to ask to do it so I did some positive affirmations about how this isn't deprivation but yada yada yada and I opened all six packs, put them in to their bags and threw the packs away all without touching one single tiny little smartie. Feels like I took a HUMUNGOUS step forward in that one little mental battle. I know it's not for life, I know that day by day I'm changing my life for the better, I know this isn't a diet but rebalancing my body so I can live a balanced life.
Today I feel like I have chosen life and that 60kg will just fall off!
I had my first hurdle to overcome last night. I needed to open some smarties and there were no other adults in the house to ask to do it so I did some positive affirmations about how this isn't deprivation but yada yada yada and I opened all six packs, put them in to their bags and threw the packs away all without touching one single tiny little smartie. Feels like I took a HUMUNGOUS step forward in that one little mental battle. I know it's not for life, I know that day by day I'm changing my life for the better, I know this isn't a diet but rebalancing my body so I can live a balanced life.
Today I feel like I have chosen life and that 60kg will just fall off!
IchooseLife
New member
jewels mega hugs to you.
Wow look how much you've lost so far.. what an inspiration to me who is at your starting point.
I don't know what it's like to get half way and plateau, but I do know what it's like to look your dreams in the eye and feel them slipping away. So all I can say is get back on the horse, find yourself a good motivational book/movie/poem/affirmation or whatever it takes and fill yourself with hope, rewrite your dreams out daily focussingo n them and go gettem girl.... and everyone's allowed a down day.... grab your crackers and water, curl up on the couch and watch a good movie or three, stay in your PJ's all day, read an uplifting verse or poem or affirmation, then tomorrow hug yourself and move on
Wow look how much you've lost so far.. what an inspiration to me who is at your starting point.
I don't know what it's like to get half way and plateau, but I do know what it's like to look your dreams in the eye and feel them slipping away. So all I can say is get back on the horse, find yourself a good motivational book/movie/poem/affirmation or whatever it takes and fill yourself with hope, rewrite your dreams out daily focussingo n them and go gettem girl.... and everyone's allowed a down day.... grab your crackers and water, curl up on the couch and watch a good movie or three, stay in your PJ's all day, read an uplifting verse or poem or affirmation, then tomorrow hug yourself and move on
jayce1
New member
ticker update~
had a real slow mth ... after reaching the half way mark, simply juz couldn't control myself.. gave myself in to quite a few BIG deviations, but not gonna dwell on it animore... "Restarted" on monday, and this time no more deviations, really wanna get on refeed by end of jan... bless mi all~
had a real slow mth ... after reaching the half way mark, simply juz couldn't control myself.. gave myself in to quite a few BIG deviations, but not gonna dwell on it animore... "Restarted" on monday, and this time no more deviations,
really wanna get on refeed by end of jan... bless mi all~ 
MrsMc
New member
Micro-Omelette
Hi All
Thanks for your welcoming words
Anywho, when I was making brekky at 4am this morning, being the lazy/smart woman that I am, I decided to use the microwave, instead of the frypan to cook my egg (after I saw that's what they do at Subway), so i beat the egg until combined, added my tomato, shallot and pepper, then microwaved it for 90 secs. It was fantastic. I only used a small bowl, so it was about 10cm round. I think anything bigger might dry it out too much.
so thanks to Eleni's advice, I might alternate between and egg and yoghurt for brekky each morning.
And I had no problems being hungry after I came home from work, I was so tired I didn't eat lunch until 11.30, so now I can have a 'normal time' dinner.
now, I know i'm not supposed to, but I did weigh myself this morning, and there was no change AT ALL, in fact, it'd gone UP. Then I realised I'd forgotten to go to the loo, and after doing so, there was nearly a 1.5kg drop in the numbers. Bizarre that water can weigh so much (sorry for any bad mental images just then)
Myshy, I just realised that I haven't even wanted a fry, which is weird, cos I normally get told off for eating my man's fries after I've scoffed mine down.
ttyl
Hi All
Thanks for your welcoming words
Anywho, when I was making brekky at 4am this morning, being the lazy/smart woman that I am, I decided to use the microwave, instead of the frypan to cook my egg (after I saw that's what they do at Subway), so i beat the egg until combined, added my tomato, shallot and pepper, then microwaved it for 90 secs. It was fantastic. I only used a small bowl, so it was about 10cm round. I think anything bigger might dry it out too much.
so thanks to Eleni's advice, I might alternate between and egg and yoghurt for brekky each morning.
And I had no problems being hungry after I came home from work, I was so tired I didn't eat lunch until 11.30, so now I can have a 'normal time' dinner.
now, I know i'm not supposed to, but I did weigh myself this morning, and there was no change AT ALL, in fact, it'd gone UP. Then I realised I'd forgotten to go to the loo, and after doing so, there was nearly a 1.5kg drop in the numbers. Bizarre that water can weigh so much (sorry for any bad mental images just then)
Myshy, I just realised that I haven't even wanted a fry, which is weird, cos I normally get told off for eating my man's fries after I've scoffed mine down.
ttyl
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IchooseLife
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Just wondering if anyone else who abhors the very unhealthy diet drinks has an alternative to consume while on the program? I love water, that's not an issue but I'm a big milk drinker and not being able to have it for a while leaves a huge vacuum space I'd like to fill with something on the list.
Momma Pajama
New member
It is always so amazing how many posts happen within a week! I usually would read back through but there are over 20 pages and I just would never catch up!
I am happy to report that I have acheived my second goal and I am now working on my third!
My daughter and I took beginning photos and took photos at the four week mark. I had printed some off to compare and my 10 year old son came in and saw them. His mouth dropped open and he yelled "You're shrinking! Hey everybody! Come look at Mom's pictures - SHE's SHRINKING!" It was a cool moment!
Keep up the good work everyone!! This is my crazy time of year - 7 birthdays and 2 holidays all in a few weeks - whew! I will check back as often as I can - at least with new tickertape updates!
Momma Pajama
I am happy to report that I have acheived my second goal and I am now working on my third!
My daughter and I took beginning photos and took photos at the four week mark. I had printed some off to compare and my 10 year old son came in and saw them. His mouth dropped open and he yelled "You're shrinking! Hey everybody! Come look at Mom's pictures - SHE's SHRINKING!" It was a cool moment!
Keep up the good work everyone!! This is my crazy time of year - 7 birthdays and 2 holidays all in a few weeks - whew! I will check back as often as I can - at least with new tickertape updates!
Momma Pajama
Hi Everyone,
Just a quickie because I have to get back out on the road. I have mountains and mountains of displays to do today and I am only half way through.
I nearly passed out in two of my stores today - not a good look. It's now 5.30pm and I haven't eaten since 8.30am. Needless to say I can't be bothered cooking - bought my kids kfc and I ate 1 wing (no skin) and 2 mouthfuls of coleslaw. My tummy already hates me and I'll probably pay for it this evening.
I've been caught out big time today. Didn't think my displays would take me as long as they have - but goddammit they have. On top of that I managed to staple through a can of Red Bull and it went EVERYWHERE. Not once......but twice.
If anyone's hanging around the ringroad tonight - I'll be the lady booting the displays. Don't bring your kids cos I will probably be swearing at them too. I'm over them.
On the upside - my car is full of chocolate and I haven't eaten any.
Mrsmc - I add half an eggshell of water to my omlette when I am mixing it. It gives it a little more bulk.
Just a quickie because I have to get back out on the road. I have mountains and mountains of displays to do today and I am only half way through.
I nearly passed out in two of my stores today - not a good look. It's now 5.30pm and I haven't eaten since 8.30am. Needless to say I can't be bothered cooking - bought my kids kfc and I ate 1 wing (no skin) and 2 mouthfuls of coleslaw. My tummy already hates me and I'll probably pay for it this evening.
I've been caught out big time today. Didn't think my displays would take me as long as they have - but goddammit they have. On top of that I managed to staple through a can of Red Bull and it went EVERYWHERE. Not once......but twice.
If anyone's hanging around the ringroad tonight - I'll be the lady booting the displays. Don't bring your kids cos I will probably be swearing at them too.
I'm over them.On the upside - my car is full of chocolate and I haven't eaten any.
Mrsmc - I add half an eggshell of water to my omlette when I am mixing it. It gives it a little more bulk.
heavenlylamb
New member
I also dislike soft drinks, and despise diet soft drinks!! I really only drink water normally. I do have sparkling water when I'm out at dinners etc, cause then at least it looks like I'm drinking something different.
I do occassionally have diet sprite, blended with fruit as an after dinner snack. Sometimes I freeze it to approximate ice cream.
But apart from the sparkling variety, I really only drink water.
are you having yoghurt for breakfast - I find that satisfies my hunger for diary products.
Hi to all the new cohens
Its great to read everyone success stories and even their highs and lows. We are all here for the same reason so support is super important. Good luck to everyone.
I had my first weigh in yesterday (4 weeks) and to my excitement I have lost 13kg. Pretty happy with that. They didnt have any scales at the surgery where the blood test was done and they wouldnt get any out of the dr's rooms for me so I went and bought a set and they didnt work. So I was so disapointed I really wanted to weigh before I ate again so I went around to my mums and used her scales and there you have it.
Wildskyz, Breiziel, Living it I think we are all at the same stage. Look forward to keeping up the comparisons and what you are all doing etc.
Its great to read everyone success stories and even their highs and lows. We are all here for the same reason so support is super important. Good luck to everyone.
I had my first weigh in yesterday (4 weeks) and to my excitement I have lost 13kg. Pretty happy with that. They didnt have any scales at the surgery where the blood test was done and they wouldnt get any out of the dr's rooms for me so I went and bought a set and they didnt work. So I was so disapointed I really wanted to weigh before I ate again so I went around to my mums and used her scales and there you have it.
Wildskyz, Breiziel, Living it I think we are all at the same stage. Look forward to keeping up the comparisons and what you are all doing etc.
IchooseLife
New member
thanks for that heavenly lamb... oo I like the idea of the ice cream approximate yummmmm and it'd be in such small quantities the crap in the diet sprite would be mininimal I guess. Yep alternating egg and yoghurt brekkies.
wow jools 13kg in one month YOU GO GIRL.. that'll be me in 26 days time lol
wow jools 13kg in one month YOU GO GIRL.. that'll be me in 26 days time lol
Hey Leni, Thanks for that info! I have yoghurt almost every morning, I use the JALNA Fat free, and I mix a few hermesetas tablets into it, it's really yum, and I'm VERY used to it.
Hiya Pink,
It's everything, but, the REAL rule is not to eat within 2 hours of going to bed. I find it FAR too hard to eat my supper (usually an apple and 2 little squares of salada) before 9 so I've altered it to 9.30, but then I never get to bed before midnight and usually not before 1 or 2 am. I know, I'm naughty, but I just get so much done in the evenings on the computer...
Just make bloody sure that if you find out you SHARE THE INFO WITH US!!! hehe
I've lost most off my boobs and my waist (boobs gone from a tight 22DD/E to an easy 18D) I really need to move more off my thighs and especially my calves.
It will, trust me.
I can't believe I've lost 45kg in 4 months.
Only another 45 to go...
asy
Breaker Breaker
Hi Everyone
Welcome to all the newbies. May your journey be wonderful!
OK - so i am on this Cohens and starting to really get tempted.....
Really worried about something at the moment and its taken affect on me...So much that i could not bring myself to eat..... And this mroning i had actually put weight on!
Even more is the fact that i might be flying out this week and will not be able to control what i eat.... WHAT DOES EVERYONE EAT WHEN THEY ARE AWAY?
Myshy - where do you live..... i want to steal your car.
Briezel and Wildsky - that loss is amazing. Are you starting to feel lighter? I am not. Probably because i am a person who can carry weight really well so i look more solid than fat? But just wondering how you are going. I am really pissed off with my clinic because they will not return calls and i can not even make an appointment to have my weigh in. How crap is that? if i have not heard back from them by tomorrow, i am going to write them a nasty email and send it. Did not want to do that, but it has been a week and still no one gives a toss to call me back to make an appointmnet - something i paid for! sorry guys.... just really pissed at the moment. so much for the support!
Jools- hows the leg? We are in the same boat. How are you going?
on the question of eating after 9.... i usually dont get to bed till 4 or 5 and always eat at 1.00am? it does not seem to affect me too much?
Ok- chat later.
have a great day and shoping night!
Hi Everyone
Welcome to all the newbies. May your journey be wonderful!
OK - so i am on this Cohens and starting to really get tempted.....
Really worried about something at the moment and its taken affect on me...So much that i could not bring myself to eat..... And this mroning i had actually put weight on!
Even more is the fact that i might be flying out this week and will not be able to control what i eat.... WHAT DOES EVERYONE EAT WHEN THEY ARE AWAY?
Myshy - where do you live..... i want to steal your car.
Briezel and Wildsky - that loss is amazing. Are you starting to feel lighter? I am not. Probably because i am a person who can carry weight really well so i look more solid than fat? But just wondering how you are going. I am really pissed off with my clinic because they will not return calls and i can not even make an appointment to have my weigh in. How crap is that? if i have not heard back from them by tomorrow, i am going to write them a nasty email and send it. Did not want to do that, but it has been a week and still no one gives a toss to call me back to make an appointmnet - something i paid for! sorry guys.... just really pissed at the moment. so much for the support!
Jools- hows the leg? We are in the same boat. How are you going?
on the question of eating after 9.... i usually dont get to bed till 4 or 5 and always eat at 1.00am? it does not seem to affect me too much?
Ok- chat later.
have a great day and shoping night!
MelissaAnn
New member
New to Cohen's
I just began my program on Monday. I have 80 lbs to lose and have lost 8 so far! I am drinking 3 liters per day of water and feel like I am floating all day long and getting up several times in the night.
Can someone help me with the ticker factory? I am having trouble pasting it to my signature.
Also, is the refeed only provided with the program if you reach the goal they set in 12 weeks?
Thanks to all for these encouraging posts. I have been very inspired already!
I just began my program on Monday. I have 80 lbs to lose and have lost 8 so far! I am drinking 3 liters per day of water and feel like I am floating all day long and getting up several times in the night.
Can someone help me with the ticker factory? I am having trouble pasting it to my signature.
Also, is the refeed only provided with the program if you reach the goal they set in 12 weeks?
Thanks to all for these encouraging posts. I have been very inspired already!
Hi Everyone,
I'm aching all over this morning. I didn't finish my displays until 10pm last night. Was too tired to eat when I got home and did not have anything in reserve. No support at home either, so I just fell into bed tired and hungry. I'm up 400grams today.
Anyway....back at this morning.
MelissaAnn - Welcome! Your bladder will adjust. At first it seems as if you are on the loo every 5 minutes but it does get better!
Hope you all see some numbers dropping!
Mysh
LOL@ living it! I have enough chocolate to set you back a YEAR!
I'm aching all over this morning. I didn't finish my displays until 10pm last night. Was too tired to eat when I got home and did not have anything in reserve. No support at home either, so I just fell into bed tired and hungry. I'm up 400grams today.
Anyway....back at this morning.
MelissaAnn - Welcome! Your bladder will adjust. At first it seems as if you are on the loo every 5 minutes but it does get better!
Hope you all see some numbers dropping!
Mysh
LOL@ living it! I have enough chocolate to set you back a YEAR!
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Hi Melissa Ann, Welcome!
Click on anyone's ticker and it'll take you to the ticker factory, follow the instructions to set your ticker up, and then paste it into your signature. (Use the BBCODE) one not the HTML one.
I'll do a post later today about how to do it, with pictures, if you can't work it out, wait till later and I'll post.
RE: The refeed, you need to discuss that with your clinic.
You'll get past the floating feeling, it does settle down. Promise.
Living It, I go away quite often. I think in the 4 months I've been on the programme, I have been away from home between 4-6 weeks of it.
I have NO problems whatsoever (other than time issues if I'm catching planes). It just takes some organisation. I guess it really depends on how much you want to be thin and healthy.
I assess what I'm going to be doing the next day, and plan accordingly. If I'm going out for lunch with people, I ALWAYS order a greek salad with chicken. I ask how many grams of chicken are in the salad (trust me, the chef will know) and ask him to adjust it to my requirements. I usually don't muck around with the salad quantities, I guestimate when it gets there. I'm pretty good with quantities. Last Sunday i had lunch with a friend, and asked to speak with the chef, as there was nothing on the menu that 'fit' me. I asked what salads he had, He threw some lettuce, cucumber, tomato and red onion on a plate, and grilled me 95g of chicken, which he put on top. NO problems.
When we're travelling, I always make my lunch before I go out every morning. I bought myself a lunch box, and I can pack a salad, can of soft drink, fork, and ice brick into it. I take it and that way, if I need it I have it. Occasionally I've found myself in a restaurant (see above) unexpectedly for lunch, and my 'made lunch' hasn't been required, but at least I wouldn't find myself WITHOUT something decent to eat. I also take some salada and apples.
If you're going away for a day or two, buy a few tubs of yoghurt, you can get 200g tubs, my yoghurt allowance is 175g, so I just toss a desertspoon out, and eat the rest, easy brekkies.
It's all do-able, it just depends how big a problem you want to make out of it (if that makes sense). If you want to be a martyr and say "I couldn't stick to it because I HAD to eat the cream cakes" then you'll stuff yourself up whatever the excuse. If you REALLY want to do it, then do it.
You know, Yoda's principle, I've said it before.
Do, or do not, there is no try.
asy
(NOT saying you will be a martyr, etc, just talking generally!!!)
Click on anyone's ticker and it'll take you to the ticker factory, follow the instructions to set your ticker up, and then paste it into your signature. (Use the BBCODE) one not the HTML one.
I'll do a post later today about how to do it, with pictures, if you can't work it out, wait till later and I'll post.
RE: The refeed, you need to discuss that with your clinic.
You'll get past the floating feeling, it does settle down. Promise.
Living It, I go away quite often. I think in the 4 months I've been on the programme, I have been away from home between 4-6 weeks of it.
I have NO problems whatsoever (other than time issues if I'm catching planes). It just takes some organisation. I guess it really depends on how much you want to be thin and healthy.
I assess what I'm going to be doing the next day, and plan accordingly. If I'm going out for lunch with people, I ALWAYS order a greek salad with chicken. I ask how many grams of chicken are in the salad (trust me, the chef will know) and ask him to adjust it to my requirements. I usually don't muck around with the salad quantities, I guestimate when it gets there. I'm pretty good with quantities. Last Sunday i had lunch with a friend, and asked to speak with the chef, as there was nothing on the menu that 'fit' me. I asked what salads he had, He threw some lettuce, cucumber, tomato and red onion on a plate, and grilled me 95g of chicken, which he put on top. NO problems.
When we're travelling, I always make my lunch before I go out every morning. I bought myself a lunch box, and I can pack a salad, can of soft drink, fork, and ice brick into it. I take it and that way, if I need it I have it. Occasionally I've found myself in a restaurant (see above) unexpectedly for lunch, and my 'made lunch' hasn't been required, but at least I wouldn't find myself WITHOUT something decent to eat. I also take some salada and apples.
If you're going away for a day or two, buy a few tubs of yoghurt, you can get 200g tubs, my yoghurt allowance is 175g, so I just toss a desertspoon out, and eat the rest, easy brekkies.
It's all do-able, it just depends how big a problem you want to make out of it (if that makes sense). If you want to be a martyr and say "I couldn't stick to it because I HAD to eat the cream cakes" then you'll stuff yourself up whatever the excuse. If you REALLY want to do it, then do it.
You know, Yoda's principle, I've said it before.
Do, or do not, there is no try.
asy
(NOT saying you will be a martyr, etc, just talking generally!!!)
Hi asyoz
great words of advice!! I have a wedding to go to in palm cove, 4 days away in tropical paradise and was wondering what the hell I was going to do. But as you say with a little bit of planning there are no excuses! You will do it if you really want to do it! DON'T TAKE THE EASY OPTION!! Stick with it!
cheers
great words of advice!! I have a wedding to go to in palm cove, 4 days away in tropical paradise and was wondering what the hell I was going to do. But as you say with a little bit of planning there are no excuses! You will do it if you really want to do it! DON'T TAKE THE EASY OPTION!! Stick with it!
cheers
How's it Cohen Everyone?
Goodmorning cyber world of shrinking people!
How are you all? Well it is a lovely warm day in Brissie. Helps keep me motivated for the day I will adorn a swim suit! Welcome to all of you who have started the Cohen's lifestyle programme. You will get results. Stick to it - be kind to yourselves - and watch the kilos disappear. Life will never be the same.
Well I have been busy whilst hubby is away. Looking after the wee ones and keeping house - such stimulating days - YAWN! I am not complaining but I have found since I have lost the weight I have an urge to get out there and live life aside from going to the local park! You know what I mean - I wanna dance! In due course....Look out world!
It's amazing and very inspiring to see how well everyone is going. Tickers are moving fast! Congratulations.
To those of you having a struggle - just hang in there. We are all aware of the tough days but you can't let one day ruin a lifetime of positive changes. Don't be defeatist - grab onto this with both hands and see it through. Just the idea of completing something is enough motivation for me. I am sick and tired of my poor excuses - I'm too tired, who really cares what you look like, I don't have the time, people should accept me for who/what I am (a fat person) blah blah blah. ENOUGH! The truth of the matter was that I didn't like myself this way and so I have made the decision- for myself - to gain confidence, happiness and health. And in doing so a lot of people will benefit - so here's to us and our determination to make a difference to our lives. It can be easier said then done that's for sure but don't succumb to those lies we tell ourselves. We all know ourselves and what we are capable of. It's time to start replacing those negative thoughts with more achievable positive ones.
Ok, I'll stop blithereing now! But I would be so disappointed if someone dropped out - we can do this!
My husband has just called to say that one of his best mates is leaving his wife. This has made us both very sad. It seems to be happening everywhere. It has alerted me to the fragility of relationships and the pressures we put on ourselves and each other. We mustn't take things for granted. Hug those you love a little closer today and be happy that we are all able to take this journey together. More than ever it is important not to give up - on anything in life. After all we don't know where we will be tomorrow. Keep going girls! (and our friend lessfatty!)
Hope everyone has a great day - the slate has been wiped clean for another day. Good luck.
Lots of support,
Goodmorning cyber world of shrinking people!
How are you all? Well it is a lovely warm day in Brissie. Helps keep me motivated for the day I will adorn a swim suit! Welcome to all of you who have started the Cohen's lifestyle programme. You will get results. Stick to it - be kind to yourselves - and watch the kilos disappear. Life will never be the same.
Well I have been busy whilst hubby is away. Looking after the wee ones and keeping house - such stimulating days - YAWN! I am not complaining but I have found since I have lost the weight I have an urge to get out there and live life aside from going to the local park! You know what I mean - I wanna dance! In due course....Look out world!
It's amazing and very inspiring to see how well everyone is going. Tickers are moving fast! Congratulations.
To those of you having a struggle - just hang in there. We are all aware of the tough days but you can't let one day ruin a lifetime of positive changes. Don't be defeatist - grab onto this with both hands and see it through. Just the idea of completing something is enough motivation for me. I am sick and tired of my poor excuses - I'm too tired, who really cares what you look like, I don't have the time, people should accept me for who/what I am (a fat person) blah blah blah. ENOUGH! The truth of the matter was that I didn't like myself this way and so I have made the decision- for myself - to gain confidence, happiness and health. And in doing so a lot of people will benefit - so here's to us and our determination to make a difference to our lives. It can be easier said then done that's for sure but don't succumb to those lies we tell ourselves. We all know ourselves and what we are capable of. It's time to start replacing those negative thoughts with more achievable positive ones.
Ok, I'll stop blithereing now! But I would be so disappointed if someone dropped out - we can do this!
My husband has just called to say that one of his best mates is leaving his wife. This has made us both very sad. It seems to be happening everywhere. It has alerted me to the fragility of relationships and the pressures we put on ourselves and each other. We mustn't take things for granted. Hug those you love a little closer today and be happy that we are all able to take this journey together. More than ever it is important not to give up - on anything in life. After all we don't know where we will be tomorrow. Keep going girls! (and our friend lessfatty!)
Hope everyone has a great day - the slate has been wiped clean for another day. Good luck.
Lots of support,
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