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Mands

Mands

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Hi All

Tomorrow is my very first appointment at the clinic. I'm so excited!

I've picked up like 30kg in 5 years. Quite disgusting hey. My mom had cancer for 8 years and passed away last year. The last 5 yrs was a huge rollercoaster for me. Since her death I picked up a massive 12 kg!

But I've decided to take control again and shape up.

I'm so glad I found this support group - it will keep me motivated. You all seem like great people and I will definitely rely on your support on my "off" days(when I miss my mom)

I promise to do my part in motivation & support!

Any tips welcome.

Happy losing!
 
Welcome!

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure you, like many of us, turned to food due to the emotions. It's ok. you have done right by stepping up. I'm new here but I have been fighting this most my life. I've been where you are, hell I'm there now.

Let's do this thing.
 
Hi all :seeya: I'm Frances and just signed up for the site today. I've dieted in the past, but haven't been successful. I'm looking for more motivational tools and am so happy to have come across the site. Hope to have a good time, meet some new people and hear some great stories. Promise to do my part as well to maintain a great community :)
 
Hi, I'm really sorry to hear about your mum. I mean, I only signed up today and already feel like part of the family on this site, it's amazing. I'm always here for support etc so feel free to message me or reply to this. Could do with weight loss buddies and that :) Anyways good luck xxx
 
Hi and welcome.

I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I know how difficult that can be ... and I'm glad that you're taking the time for yourself to look after your own health.

The first thing I'd suggest is registering for a free account on FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal or Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate and starting to log your food. This will let you see how many calories you're eating and how your nutrition levels are breaking down. Once you know that, you'll be able to see more clearly where you can make adjustments, cut back, change your nutrition, etc.

The next thing I'd suggest is checking out the various sticky posts in the exercise area of the forum (Weight Loss Through Exercise - Weight Loss Forum). There are some very good posts on exercise, both cardio/aerobic and on incorporating weight lifting into your exercise plans.

I'd also suggest starting a diary in the weight loss diary area (Weight Loss Diary - Weight Loss Forum) as well as reading and participating in other diaries. This is a good way to make updates to your progress and to get support from others. It helps to find the diaries of people who have successfully lost weight (or are losing weight) and reading through them as well. Following the diaries of those who have been successful is both inspiring and informative.

Finally, I'd say you should read as much as you can of the posts on the board, especially anything that's marked "sticky". There is a ton of good information around here and a lot of times questions that new folks have has already been answered very thoroughly - so do take the time to look around and read. :)

Hope that helps you to get started.
 
great support!

Ladies, I wanna say tx for all the support and encouragement to my first post!

I have butterflies in my tummy as I'm going tomorrow for my blood tests for the Dr Cohen diet. Don't know if you've heard about this diet.

I'm starting my exercise program aswell tomorrow. I've had a hysterectomy 7 weeks ago and cudnt exercise, so I'm looking forward to starting again!

I have indeed been reading so much on this site and I'm going to sign
up on Fitday right after this!

To all the other newbies - we can do it! We will walk this journey together!

Keep well and stay focused and positive!:seeya:
 
Mands said:
Ladies, I wanna say tx for all the support and encouragement to my first post!

I have butterflies in my tummy as I'm going tomorrow for my blood tests for the Dr Cohen diet. Don't know if you've heard about this diet.

I'm starting my exercise program aswell tomorrow. I've had a hysterectomy 7 weeks ago and cudnt exercise, so I'm looking forward to starting again!

I have indeed been reading so much on this site and I'm going to sign
up on Fitday right after this!

To all the other newbies - we can do it! We will walk this journey together!

Keep well and stay focused and positive!:seeya:
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Hey!! Any update on how your blood work went for the Dr. Cohen diet? Any updates on how it's been going? I've read a little about it online, though I'm not too familiar with it and I do find it a bit confusing...

Best of luck and glad to see you again!
 
Awaiting blood results

Hope everybody is well. Im waiting anxiously for my results.

Had the bloodtests done on Wednesday morning and she phoned me yesterday morning and said she is forwarding everything to Dr Cohen. I have been trying to be good this week with the sugar, however I have had bread every day. I love bread and no bread allowed when I start.

Hopefully I'll get my diet on Wednesday latest. Im so excited:willy_nilly:

Hope everybody is hanging in there - think of the end result

Cheers
 
Can I close this thread?

Hi All

Is it possible to quit this thread as I update on my diary??
 
Frances said:
Hi all :seeya: I'm Frances and just signed up for the site today. I've dieted in the past, but haven't been successful. I'm looking for more motivational tools and am so happy to have come across the site. Hope to have a good time, meet some new people and hear some great stories. Promise to do my part as well to maintain a great community :)
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Hi Frances, just checking in to see how's the progress on your diet?
Hope you are staying positive and focussed.

Later.
:waving:
 
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