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nearlythere40kg
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I need mouth surgery!!!
Hi everyone, I need mouth surgery!!! no seriously I have been pretty good, apart from the fact I went to a jewerelly party last night and the chocolate sultanas entered my mouth. But it wasn't many and I drank about 5 lt of water yesterday so maybe it might have been enought to partialy flush them??? maybe , maybe..
Anyway a big welcome to peaches..
I've never bothered with the ticker but i probably should have one, I too need to know how to get one...
Hi everyone, I need mouth surgery!!! no seriously I have been pretty good, apart from the fact I went to a jewerelly party last night and the chocolate sultanas entered my mouth. But it wasn't many and I drank about 5 lt of water yesterday so maybe it might have been enought to partialy flush them??? maybe , maybe..
Anyway a big welcome to peaches..
I've never bothered with the ticker but i probably should have one, I too need to know how to get one...
nearlythere40kg
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Divinemissnat If i eat something i shouldn't, i get terrible sick and end up with diaherea!!!!
i should know better, obviously it means you should really stick to the plan...
i should know better, obviously it means you should really stick to the plan...
this is from the BIGGEST fall of the wagon person!!
I DON'T EVEN FEEL SICK WHEN I FALL OFF NOW!!! Isn't that sad! The only thing I do get is WIND!! I must admit that my stomach does become "hard" when I eat the wrong food?? And it feel "heavy". When I am good I "feel" Light?? This doesn't make sense but I am hoping that maybe some one else does go through what I do??
I do think I need to "see" someone about my eating. I have this battle in my head about food and smoking ( I gave up in Feb 2005). I think to my self, well I should start smoking again and then I wouldn't be in the kitchen, then I think "no you can't smoke so have something to eat because you are cranky that you had to give up!" Then I eat, but I am not happy until the whole Packet say, it GONE!!?? If I had say a packet of 18 little pkts of chips in the house, I would HAVE to have at least one of each flavour in one sitting - a block of chocolate, no matter what size, would have to go in at the most one day.
Oh I am loopy aren't I!!!???? I really hope someone knows what I am talking about?? or at least knows where I could go for help??
I DON'T EVEN FEEL SICK WHEN I FALL OFF NOW!!! Isn't that sad! The only thing I do get is WIND!! I must admit that my stomach does become "hard" when I eat the wrong food?? And it feel "heavy". When I am good I "feel" Light?? This doesn't make sense but I am hoping that maybe some one else does go through what I do??
I do think I need to "see" someone about my eating. I have this battle in my head about food and smoking ( I gave up in Feb 2005). I think to my self, well I should start smoking again and then I wouldn't be in the kitchen, then I think "no you can't smoke so have something to eat because you are cranky that you had to give up!" Then I eat, but I am not happy until the whole Packet say, it GONE!!?? If I had say a packet of 18 little pkts of chips in the house, I would HAVE to have at least one of each flavour in one sitting - a block of chocolate, no matter what size, would have to go in at the most one day.
Oh I am loopy aren't I!!!???? I really hope someone knows what I am talking about?? or at least knows where I could go for help??
Cryss
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Falling off the wagon!
I actually spoke to Moni about this the other day.
I have felt physically sick the times I have fallen off, bloated, nauseous and the rest. I had a piece of white bread a while ago, and felt drunk (this is the reaction I have to wheat products and carbs).
Now another interesting observation ... of late my portions have started looking HUGE! whereas when I first started, I was like "IS THIS IT!!!!" now I'm like, this is alot.
strange but true!
I actually spoke to Moni about this the other day.
I have felt physically sick the times I have fallen off, bloated, nauseous and the rest. I had a piece of white bread a while ago, and felt drunk (this is the reaction I have to wheat products and carbs).
Now another interesting observation ... of late my portions have started looking HUGE! whereas when I first started, I was like "IS THIS IT!!!!" now I'm like, this is alot.
strange but true!
Hi Ladies,
How is everyone today, hope you are all feeling fantastic & thinner of course? Well this morning I tipped in at 62.15 so hopefully tomorrow I will see 61 appear. I ordered the re-feed yesterday so I am hoping it will arrive on Monday.
MYSHY: I ordered my re-feed on Tuesday so hopefully it will arrive sometime next week. It will be interesting to see how long yours takes to arrive????? Are you going to get down to 59kgs. My goal weight from Cohen’s is the same as yours 61-59.
RAJAH: Great that your are going strong, you’ll have to get a ticker…..How is your sister going?
MONI: You are just a CHAMPION
LINDA: How is it all going. How many days have you been on it now and how are you finding it. I am sure you are going fine as you sound really dedicate. Remember the more you stick to it the quicker it comes off and then you are home and hosed, well that’s an Aussie saying so I hope you know what I mean. That little Calorie King book is just great isn’t it. I also found that water chestnuts are really low in everything humanly possible so I bought tin and just cut up one and pop into the salad, it gives your meal that little bit of crunch even if it is stir fry (in water of course).
HEALTHYMUM: You’ll be slipping into that red dress before long and then make sure you wear it because before too long it will be tooooooo big. I had some clothes and I thought I would never get into them again and now they are falling off, it really makes me laugh when I put them on. You have set really realistic goals and I am sure you will achieve that and even more. Keep focused and I think you will be amazed with the results by your anniversary. Your doing great. Oh, how long have you been on the program for Healthymum.
CASEY: That is really good that you are getting focused. By the time you read this you will have probably worked out your plan. Let us all know so we can help you stick to it.
LISAB: Your goal looks great and you can do it. Are you in Melbourne too, if so which suburb, maybe you would like to catch up with Myshy, Pippa, Cryss & I when we meet, that would be great.
DIVINEMISSNAT: Welcome back. I must admit on Xmas day when I did break for that one very day, I did have reflux, especially from the wine. I just love this diet and believe it or not, the food, it is easy to prepare and I think I have it down to a fine art now of making it really tasty. How much do you want to get down to, you must be pretty tiny now if you are only 57kgs,
PEACHES: I’ll be thinking of you on Saturday, I remember my first day, weighing everything up, checking the time and making sure I did everything right. After about 2 weeks you will be so use to it that it just becomes second nature and is really easy. We are all here to guide and help you so if you ever want to email me please do. joy@finer.com.au. Oh, don’t forget the tea, it works wonders. Yes, the cellulite does go down but unfortunately I still have some. The younger you are the better, I am 42 but I must admit I feel 18 again now, thanks to the diet…..
NEARLYTHERE40KGS: You made me laugh, I am sure a couple of chocolate sultana’s won’t hurt too much especially with 5 litres of water. You must have been on the loo all day.
DANPOLL: I think you are trying to do to many things at once. Maybe just concentrate on one or the other or maybe even patches might help, if you choose the weight loss. I am sure the eating thing is only habit so you just have to be super strong with yourself. Shall be in touch soon, so you just try to hop back on that wagon, it sure looks big enough for more than one person and I am sure Cryss won’t mind you jumping on it.
CRYSS: I know what you mean about the serving size. My meal always looks reasonable but when I cook up my breakfast it always looks tiny, but it’s enough to survive I guess.
Well I just got a lap top so now I am able to sit down at night and read the forum so I have no excuses but to keep in touch with everyone. Shall talk to you all soon, have a good nights sleep everyone, JOY
How is everyone today, hope you are all feeling fantastic & thinner of course? Well this morning I tipped in at 62.15 so hopefully tomorrow I will see 61 appear. I ordered the re-feed yesterday so I am hoping it will arrive on Monday.
MYSHY: I ordered my re-feed on Tuesday so hopefully it will arrive sometime next week. It will be interesting to see how long yours takes to arrive????? Are you going to get down to 59kgs. My goal weight from Cohen’s is the same as yours 61-59.
RAJAH: Great that your are going strong, you’ll have to get a ticker…..How is your sister going?
MONI: You are just a CHAMPION
LINDA: How is it all going. How many days have you been on it now and how are you finding it. I am sure you are going fine as you sound really dedicate. Remember the more you stick to it the quicker it comes off and then you are home and hosed, well that’s an Aussie saying so I hope you know what I mean. That little Calorie King book is just great isn’t it. I also found that water chestnuts are really low in everything humanly possible so I bought tin and just cut up one and pop into the salad, it gives your meal that little bit of crunch even if it is stir fry (in water of course).
HEALTHYMUM: You’ll be slipping into that red dress before long and then make sure you wear it because before too long it will be tooooooo big. I had some clothes and I thought I would never get into them again and now they are falling off, it really makes me laugh when I put them on. You have set really realistic goals and I am sure you will achieve that and even more. Keep focused and I think you will be amazed with the results by your anniversary. Your doing great. Oh, how long have you been on the program for Healthymum.
CASEY: That is really good that you are getting focused. By the time you read this you will have probably worked out your plan. Let us all know so we can help you stick to it.
LISAB: Your goal looks great and you can do it. Are you in Melbourne too, if so which suburb, maybe you would like to catch up with Myshy, Pippa, Cryss & I when we meet, that would be great.
DIVINEMISSNAT: Welcome back. I must admit on Xmas day when I did break for that one very day, I did have reflux, especially from the wine. I just love this diet and believe it or not, the food, it is easy to prepare and I think I have it down to a fine art now of making it really tasty. How much do you want to get down to, you must be pretty tiny now if you are only 57kgs,
PEACHES: I’ll be thinking of you on Saturday, I remember my first day, weighing everything up, checking the time and making sure I did everything right. After about 2 weeks you will be so use to it that it just becomes second nature and is really easy. We are all here to guide and help you so if you ever want to email me please do. joy@finer.com.au. Oh, don’t forget the tea, it works wonders. Yes, the cellulite does go down but unfortunately I still have some. The younger you are the better, I am 42 but I must admit I feel 18 again now, thanks to the diet…..
NEARLYTHERE40KGS: You made me laugh, I am sure a couple of chocolate sultana’s won’t hurt too much especially with 5 litres of water. You must have been on the loo all day.
DANPOLL: I think you are trying to do to many things at once. Maybe just concentrate on one or the other or maybe even patches might help, if you choose the weight loss. I am sure the eating thing is only habit so you just have to be super strong with yourself. Shall be in touch soon, so you just try to hop back on that wagon, it sure looks big enough for more than one person and I am sure Cryss won’t mind you jumping on it.
CRYSS: I know what you mean about the serving size. My meal always looks reasonable but when I cook up my breakfast it always looks tiny, but it’s enough to survive I guess.
Well I just got a lap top so now I am able to sit down at night and read the forum so I have no excuses but to keep in touch with everyone. Shall talk to you all soon, have a good nights sleep everyone, JOY
healthymum
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I still get the runs when I gall off the wagon but its getting less and less servere. But now that I am back on track hopefully it will hit me big time.. as punishment.
Joy, I have been on the program 12 weeks... offically but with all the breaking.. only about 1 1/2 months.. i have wasted soooooooo much time.
Hope you all had a great week and have a fantastic weekend.
Joy, I have been on the program 12 weeks... offically but with all the breaking.. only about 1 1/2 months.. i have wasted soooooooo much time.
Hope you all had a great week and have a fantastic weekend.
Hi everyone, just a quick post
Congratulations MYSHY what an achievement you must be really satisfied.
Thanks for the comments about cheating…. Recently at work I was in a meeting and a pack of 3 jatz biscuits was almost forced on me… although I put it into my mouth… anyway, for the rest of the day I had serious stomach cramps, which felt like anxiety pains, and even woke up during the night and still had them…. Anyway fast forward to today, again tempted by a Savoy biscuit, again severe stomach cramps…I was beginning to think this diet, or the slimmers tea was causing damage, but after reading everyone’s posts I realise its those little cheats that are causing the damage…. I now solemnly swear NO MORE slip ups, the discomfort is to harsh.
I haven’t even been on Cohens for 3 weeks yet, so I take my hat off to those of you who have stuck it for months…. I have never been a great meat eater, (always preferred sweets) and already I feet like I was going to vomit as I tried to swallow some steak tonight… ended up putting it on hubbies plate and just eating my salad, funny thing is I then went for a 5k walk, hoping to walk off the Savoy and 3 hours later am totally not hungry. I agree about the servings, originally 105 or 120 grams of vegies looked terrible, tonight I though wow looks like a plate full… maybe that’s part of the secret, teaching us to recognise portions?
I too have been setting mini goals, though I hesitant to put numbers and dates as I don’t want to be disappointed if I don’t achieve them, when I had my 1st visit to Cohens at end of week 2 and had lost 4.95kg, I thought that was pretty cool, but my consultant said that lost of people loose that in the first week and the most weight loss in a week it the first one…so now I’m thinking I may only loose 1kg or so a week…. I am so impressed when I read some of you can do that overnight - WOW, so I have set goals with rewards, for example, when I get to 85kg I’m going to get a massage, 80 kg going to get a facial manicure & pedicure, 76kg thinking of trying spray tan… anyway just thought I’d share my strategy with you, hopefully it will keep me motivated.
wooops sorry was supposed to be a quick post.... had to get it off my chest!
Hope everyone has a successful weekend…. Lets keep that weight running.
Congratulations MYSHY what an achievement you must be really satisfied.
Thanks for the comments about cheating…. Recently at work I was in a meeting and a pack of 3 jatz biscuits was almost forced on me… although I put it into my mouth… anyway, for the rest of the day I had serious stomach cramps, which felt like anxiety pains, and even woke up during the night and still had them…. Anyway fast forward to today, again tempted by a Savoy biscuit, again severe stomach cramps…I was beginning to think this diet, or the slimmers tea was causing damage, but after reading everyone’s posts I realise its those little cheats that are causing the damage…. I now solemnly swear NO MORE slip ups, the discomfort is to harsh.
I haven’t even been on Cohens for 3 weeks yet, so I take my hat off to those of you who have stuck it for months…. I have never been a great meat eater, (always preferred sweets) and already I feet like I was going to vomit as I tried to swallow some steak tonight… ended up putting it on hubbies plate and just eating my salad, funny thing is I then went for a 5k walk, hoping to walk off the Savoy and 3 hours later am totally not hungry. I agree about the servings, originally 105 or 120 grams of vegies looked terrible, tonight I though wow looks like a plate full… maybe that’s part of the secret, teaching us to recognise portions?
I too have been setting mini goals, though I hesitant to put numbers and dates as I don’t want to be disappointed if I don’t achieve them, when I had my 1st visit to Cohens at end of week 2 and had lost 4.95kg, I thought that was pretty cool, but my consultant said that lost of people loose that in the first week and the most weight loss in a week it the first one…so now I’m thinking I may only loose 1kg or so a week…. I am so impressed when I read some of you can do that overnight - WOW, so I have set goals with rewards, for example, when I get to 85kg I’m going to get a massage, 80 kg going to get a facial manicure & pedicure, 76kg thinking of trying spray tan… anyway just thought I’d share my strategy with you, hopefully it will keep me motivated.
wooops sorry was supposed to be a quick post.... had to get it off my chest!
Hope everyone has a successful weekend…. Lets keep that weight running.
Hi PDF
Just reading your post and had to reply before going to bed. A loss is a loss not matter how large or small. Your consultant has made you feel that you haven't lost enough (4.95kg!!!) at the end of week 2 by saying most people lose that in their first week. Everyone is different and react in an individual way. The diet is supposed to be personalised to you, so your body has responded to it in this weightloss. Keep going and even if you ONLY lose 1 kg a week that is a great and fantastic weightloss. It's two tubs of margarine or 1kg of sugar. Don't let the consultant put you off or down. Keep going forward and one by one those kilos will melt off. It all adds up in the end....
Well, have a good night everyone
Just reading your post and had to reply before going to bed.
A loss is a loss not matter how large or small. Your consultant has made you feel that you haven't lost enough (4.95kg!!!) at the end of week 2 by saying most people lose that in their first week. Everyone is different and react in an individual way. The diet is supposed to be personalised to you, so your body has responded to it in this weightloss. Keep going and even if you ONLY lose 1 kg a week that is a great and fantastic weightloss. It's two tubs of margarine or 1kg of sugar. Don't let the consultant put you off or down. Keep going forward and one by one those kilos will melt off. It all adds up in the end....Well, have a good night everyone
Joysey
Good morning everyone,
I;ve been on the plan for 6 days and have registered a loss of 6 lbs. I check everyday, it's just habit, and for 3 days it stayed the same. I am logging everything I eat and am preparing some portions ahead to help with the struggle. I also got out my good china and serve my portions on the bread and butter plate. If I eat my crispbread and my fruit with the meal it truly fills the plate and sometimes is falling off . . . the visual is that I'm getting plenty. I feel better already. I don't seem to have hunger pangs and that's a good thing. I just keep water in site in every room and I'm doing okay. I started carrying 6 packs of it in my car. I use the 24 ounce bottles and they go down quite nicely. So far so good . . .all of you are an inspiration for sure. I'm glad I found this site.
Linda
Good morning everyone,
I;ve been on the plan for 6 days and have registered a loss of 6 lbs.
I check everyday, it's just habit, and for 3 days it stayed the same. I am logging everything I eat and am preparing some portions ahead to help with the struggle. I also got out my good china and serve my portions on the bread and butter plate. If I eat my crispbread and my fruit with the meal it truly fills the plate and sometimes is falling off . . . the visual is that I'm getting plenty. I feel better already. I don't seem to have hunger pangs and that's a good thing. I just keep water in site in every room and I'm doing okay. I started carrying 6 packs of it in my car. I use the 24 ounce bottles and they go down quite nicely. So far so good . . .all of you are an inspiration for sure. I'm glad I found this site. Linda
lisab1
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Hey, eveyrone.
didn't weigh myself today. yesterday went to the cricket and i ate an icecream and a salad sandwich and nuts and some chocolate. and i didn't get to eat my proper meals except breakfast. i was pretty bad i know, but today i'm straight back on. i was doing well after 4 days back on... so i'm on again - go me!!! i find i don't feel sick after eating bad things, but today i woke up to the toilet this morning... maybe that's a sign? but sometimes (when i'm really sticking to it) i get massive stomach pains at any time. don't know why, cuz i can get it when i'm hungry or full, drank water or not drank water. not sure what it is but it's quite painful. anyway, keeping up the water intake to flush out the crap! and i'll see what damage i've done when i hop on the scales tomrorow. also, going out for breakfast tomorrow morning which i'm looking forward to, but not really at all. because i love bread well wish me luck!! lisa
didn't weigh myself today. yesterday went to the cricket and i ate an icecream and a salad sandwich and nuts and some chocolate. and i didn't get to eat my proper meals except breakfast. i was pretty bad i know, but today i'm straight back on. i was doing well after 4 days back on... so i'm on again - go me!!! i find i don't feel sick after eating bad things, but today i woke up to the toilet this morning... maybe that's a sign? but sometimes (when i'm really sticking to it) i get massive stomach pains at any time. don't know why, cuz i can get it when i'm hungry or full, drank water or not drank water. not sure what it is but it's quite painful. anyway, keeping up the water intake to flush out the crap! and i'll see what damage i've done when i hop on the scales tomrorow. also, going out for breakfast tomorrow morning which i'm looking forward to, but not really at all. because i love bread
well wish me luck!! lisaHi Everyone,
I'm not game to weigh myself because I have been naughty.I have found this last couple of days I am just so hungry. I've been making my chicken & asparagus soup to try and combat this, but I have snuck a few baddies in my mouth. Haven't kept up with my water intake either. 9.00pm here and I'm still on my first litre. Bad, bad, bad. Hopefully better day tommorow. I'm very stressed also, so I think this is adding for the need to feed!
Moni - hey girl - another new photo!
Healthymum - keep the tags on your dress and you might be able to exchange it for a teensy weensy size on your anniversary!
Casey - mums are good for giving you a kick up the backside and still loving you unconditionally. (and we can give pretty good advice now and then too!)
Divinemissnat - I think the ring from Tiffanys will be a wonderful reward when you finish Cohens. I'd like to treat myself to something too, but I think it may be a piece of designer clothing - not quite sure. On the cheating consequences, I get bad headaches and sometimes tummy cramps. Very interested in the evaluation of why we eat. I know I eat when I am stressed and mainly when I am bored.
Peaches - first couple of days for you. How are you finding it so far?
Danpoll - I had to stop buying all the little 'snacks' that my kids were taking to school. Potato chips and chocolate are my biggest weakness. I was guilty of buying things I liked, so now I either give them money to take, or I buy limited amounts and give it to them.
Joysey - Our little incredible shrinking lady. I am sure you must be close to seeing a big 5.
PDF - My weight loss in the first couple of weeks was only 5.5kg. After that it slowed down to 1kg a week. The diet is for the individual, so don't stress about 'everyone else' losing more weight as your consultant said. So long as it comes off in the end it really doesn't matter. Just keep up the good work.
Linda717 - great idea to keep water in the car. I drink huge amounts just doing my everyday stuff.
Ladies, I was doing a little looking around on the net the other day and came across a forum for sureslim. WOW. It was without a doubt the nastiest thing I have seen. No support and a bunch of people taking great delight in making other people feel bad (and these were the ladies losing weight - go figure). I'm so glad this forum is as supportive and encouraging as it is.
On a brighter note, I was driving my car the other day when a group of young men pulled up in a car next to me. They started pointing, so duh, I think there is something wrong with my car and wind down my window. The guy in the front says "hey, your cute, give us a wave". My 15 yr old son is in the car with me mortified, like ''eeewww, thats my mum". When we got to the next set of lights, he was saying "don't even look at them mum" and they are still waving like idiots. I think he'll need therapy
Still eating gallons of soup and still missing vegemite.
Cheers girls,
Myshy
I'm not game to weigh myself because I have been naughty.I have found this last couple of days I am just so hungry. I've been making my chicken & asparagus soup to try and combat this, but I have snuck a few baddies in my mouth. Haven't kept up with my water intake either. 9.00pm here and I'm still on my first litre. Bad, bad, bad. Hopefully better day tommorow. I'm very stressed also, so I think this is adding for the need to feed!
Moni - hey girl - another new photo!
Healthymum - keep the tags on your dress and you might be able to exchange it for a teensy weensy size on your anniversary!
Casey - mums are good for giving you a kick up the backside and still loving you unconditionally. (and we can give pretty good advice now and then too!)
Divinemissnat - I think the ring from Tiffanys will be a wonderful reward when you finish Cohens. I'd like to treat myself to something too, but I think it may be a piece of designer clothing - not quite sure. On the cheating consequences, I get bad headaches and sometimes tummy cramps. Very interested in the evaluation of why we eat. I know I eat when I am stressed and mainly when I am bored.
Peaches - first couple of days for you. How are you finding it so far?
Danpoll - I had to stop buying all the little 'snacks' that my kids were taking to school. Potato chips and chocolate are my biggest weakness. I was guilty of buying things I liked, so now I either give them money to take, or I buy limited amounts and give it to them.
Joysey - Our little incredible shrinking lady. I am sure you must be close to seeing a big 5.
PDF - My weight loss in the first couple of weeks was only 5.5kg. After that it slowed down to 1kg a week. The diet is for the individual, so don't stress about 'everyone else' losing more weight as your consultant said. So long as it comes off in the end it really doesn't matter. Just keep up the good work.
Linda717 - great idea to keep water in the car. I drink huge amounts just doing my everyday stuff.
Ladies, I was doing a little looking around on the net the other day and came across a forum for sureslim. WOW. It was without a doubt the nastiest thing I have seen. No support and a bunch of people taking great delight in making other people feel bad (and these were the ladies losing weight - go figure). I'm so glad this forum is as supportive and encouraging as it is.
On a brighter note, I was driving my car the other day when a group of young men pulled up in a car next to me. They started pointing, so duh, I think there is something wrong with my car and wind down my window. The guy in the front says "hey, your cute, give us a wave". My 15 yr old son is in the car with me mortified, like ''eeewww, thats my mum". When we got to the next set of lights, he was saying "don't even look at them mum" and they are still waving like idiots. I think he'll need therapy
Still eating gallons of soup and still missing vegemite.
Cheers girls,
Myshy
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First Day!
Joysey - thanks for keeping me in your thots!
Myshy - thank you so much for asking. today (first day) isn't the best day of my life! i think the food quantity was alright. but i had a craving for deep-fried stuff like chicken wings.
my worst period was between 1.30 - 4pm. was so hungry i couldn't concentrate. i could only satisfy myself with a crispbread and an apple. was starving for lunch. went out for walk with my dog (cute little male sheltie) and didn't feel any hunger pangs before dinner. had 2 crispbreads, an apple, and felt full...but not totally satisfied. kept thinking of FRIED stuff.
now it's almost 10. i am fine. never had the habit of eating very late at nite so nite's ok for me. drank plenty, plenty of water and had my vitamins.
sorry to rant on. just thot of getting it off my chest!
Joysey - thanks for keeping me in your thots!
Myshy - thank you so much for asking. today (first day) isn't the best day of my life! i think the food quantity was alright. but i had a craving for deep-fried stuff like chicken wings.
my worst period was between 1.30 - 4pm. was so hungry i couldn't concentrate. i could only satisfy myself with a crispbread and an apple. was starving for lunch. went out for walk with my dog (cute little male sheltie) and didn't feel any hunger pangs before dinner. had 2 crispbreads, an apple, and felt full...but not totally satisfied. kept thinking of FRIED stuff.
now it's almost 10. i am fine. never had the habit of eating very late at nite so nite's ok for me. drank plenty, plenty of water and had my vitamins.
sorry to rant on. just thot of getting it off my chest!
divinemissnat
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My Education
Hi all!
I said in my last post that I would share some of the things I am learning about the way I eat. Having been on holidays for a bit has given me the time to be reflective, being on the diet and having a friend stay with me have opened my eyes to different ways.
For starters there's portion control. I think most of us at some point can relate to this. Quite simple really. I am finally coming to the realisation that its ok not to finish everything on my plate. In fact in a lot of cases its better that I dont. Even if I am still enjoying the taste.
I think this stems from in my past, in my less financial days, while out dining with friends I had the mindset that I had to eat everything because I had paid for it, and I didnt have the money to waste. I think I am slowly getting better at this one.
I also need to work on my sense of food control. This will sound strange, but I think I let food 'happen' to me. My friend said after breakfast this morning "Well thats my carbs for the day" which got me to thinking about the way I eat. If I have had a particularly high carb or high fat meal I think 'oh well' and move on, whereas she takes that into account and modifies everything she eats for the rest of the day so that there's balance rather than blowout. Its SO basic I know but its something I've never really put into practise.
I've also come to realise that most of my socialising revolves around food. I am starting to get more comfortable with just having a tea while my friends indulge. It was a big realistation for me that I didnt have to eat just because my friends were eating.Has anyone else had their friends act like its the end of the world that you're not drinking alcohol and try to persuade you that once wont hurt? I've learnt that the pressure that they put on me to have a drink or a bite of this or that is actually more about their hang ups rather than mine.
I am also trying to organise other social activities with my friends- things that dont involve stopping for food.
Now here's the more emotional stuff.
I eat when I'm bored.
I eat to reward.
I eat to comfort.
These are the patterns that are harder to break. But I guess being aware of them is a start.
So here is my education to date. I am determined to change my ways for good and that means tackling it from all angles.
Joysey- 57kg doesnt sound like much, and believe me its an achievement for me to be back down at that weight but I wouldnt describe me as tiny- yet. I am quite short- just under 1.55m so extra weight is quite noticeable and my goal weight is 50-53kg. So I am gettng there slowly but surely.
Peaches- How did you survive day 1?
Well I promise my next post wont be quite so long
Nat
Hi all!
I said in my last post that I would share some of the things I am learning about the way I eat. Having been on holidays for a bit has given me the time to be reflective, being on the diet and having a friend stay with me have opened my eyes to different ways.
For starters there's portion control. I think most of us at some point can relate to this. Quite simple really. I am finally coming to the realisation that its ok not to finish everything on my plate. In fact in a lot of cases its better that I dont. Even if I am still enjoying the taste.
I think this stems from in my past, in my less financial days, while out dining with friends I had the mindset that I had to eat everything because I had paid for it, and I didnt have the money to waste. I think I am slowly getting better at this one.
I also need to work on my sense of food control. This will sound strange, but I think I let food 'happen' to me.
My friend said after breakfast this morning "Well thats my carbs for the day" which got me to thinking about the way I eat. If I have had a particularly high carb or high fat meal I think 'oh well' and move on, whereas she takes that into account and modifies everything she eats for the rest of the day so that there's balance rather than blowout. Its SO basic I know but its something I've never really put into practise.I've also come to realise that most of my socialising revolves around food.
I am starting to get more comfortable with just having a tea while my friends indulge. It was a big realistation for me that I didnt have to eat just because my friends were eating.Has anyone else had their friends act like its the end of the world that you're not drinking alcohol and try to persuade you that once wont hurt? I've learnt that the pressure that they put on me to have a drink or a bite of this or that is actually more about their hang ups rather than mine. I am also trying to organise other social activities with my friends- things that dont involve stopping for food.
Now here's the more emotional stuff.
I eat when I'm bored.
I eat to reward.
I eat to comfort.
These are the patterns that are harder to break. But I guess being aware of them is a start.
So here is my education to date. I am determined to change my ways for good and that means tackling it from all angles.
Joysey- 57kg doesnt sound like much, and believe me its an achievement for me to be back down at that weight but I wouldnt describe me as tiny- yet. I am quite short- just under 1.55m so extra weight is quite noticeable and my goal weight is 50-53kg. So I am gettng there slowly but surely.
Peaches- How did you survive day 1?
Well I promise my next post wont be quite so long
Nat
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Peaches- you answered my question before I posted. I really wanted bad things too for the first two days- mostly I think because I knew I couldnt have them. Those cravings will settle down and once you're in the groove it's much easier.
Hi Everyone,
Thanks Nat...I found your post to close to home as I'm sure some of the other girls will also.
I too have always finished everything on my plate despite knowing I am full. I have my parents saying 'there are children starving all over the world' ringing in my ears.
boredom and stress are the other two main ones. I go for chocolate as a way to 'ease the pain'. I used to say that chocolate was my best friend - it never lets you down. I know now that that was wrong - it has let me down.
I could also go out and eat a good portion of take away food and instead of adjusting the day around it, think..gee that was nice, whats for dinner. I rarely ever counted (or acknowledged) calories, carbs etc and if I wanted 3 lattes... so be it.
A lot of my socialising revolves around catching up for lunch. Its been good to be forced into a change where I now catch up over a coffee or ordering with this diet in mind.
A lot of my weight came on when my last child was born. He was three months premature and spent 11 weeks in hospital (1 hour away from my home). I travelled up and down everyday , had 2 other children to get to school, etc..and I was forced into a position of having to go back to work because I couldn't afford the petrol and parking fees associated with having a sick child. During this time I was always snacking, no time to cook- its a habit I couldn't break until this diet.
I put on 11 kg during this year.
Its very easy to let something become a habit without even realising it. One thing I think I have learnt is to think. Think about my mood, think about the food, think of an alternative.
I think those realisations are going to be a major part of keeping the weight off Nat. Thanks for sharing
Peaches -a drink of the caffiene free diet coke might help during that time. also,,are you taking something to deal with the cravings?
Myshy
Thanks Nat...I found your post to close to home as I'm sure some of the other girls will also.
I too have always finished everything on my plate despite knowing I am full. I have my parents saying 'there are children starving all over the world' ringing in my ears.
boredom and stress are the other two main ones. I go for chocolate as a way to 'ease the pain'. I used to say that chocolate was my best friend - it never lets you down. I know now that that was wrong - it has let me down.
I could also go out and eat a good portion of take away food and instead of adjusting the day around it, think..gee that was nice, whats for dinner. I rarely ever counted (or acknowledged) calories, carbs etc and if I wanted 3 lattes... so be it.
A lot of my socialising revolves around catching up for lunch. Its been good to be forced into a change where I now catch up over a coffee or ordering with this diet in mind.
A lot of my weight came on when my last child was born. He was three months premature and spent 11 weeks in hospital (1 hour away from my home). I travelled up and down everyday , had 2 other children to get to school, etc..and I was forced into a position of having to go back to work because I couldn't afford the petrol and parking fees associated with having a sick child. During this time I was always snacking, no time to cook- its a habit I couldn't break until this diet.
I put on 11 kg during this year.
Its very easy to let something become a habit without even realising it. One thing I think I have learnt is to think. Think about my mood, think about the food, think of an alternative.
I think those realisations are going to be a major part of keeping the weight off Nat. Thanks for sharing
Peaches -a drink of the caffiene free diet coke might help during that time.
also,,are you taking something to deal with the cravings?Myshy
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Afternoon Everyone hope that your all enjoying your sunday afternooon.
Last week when i was off the wagon, I went out for lunch chicken salad, dinner FRIED chips BUT half hour later terrible, terrible pain cramps, to the point i could not breath, a bit scary and then i vomited something shocking. Was horrible at the time but am going to remember how i felt, for future fall off the wagon events.
Have been thinking about goals, my goal is to loose 10 kg a month starting FEB. and anything between now and the start of Feb is a bonus but by the wnf of FEB i will be 10kg lighter. Does this make sence ???
I am a brides maid yet again in the end of JUNE so by then i will 50kgs lighter with 30kg to go to reach my goal.
goal any thing between now and the start of feb hopefuly 3kg+ then 10kg A MONTH
congratulations everyone on the weight loss journey we are all doing well, although we may make little mistakes here and there, at least we recognize the mistakes.
Keep up the good work - Casey
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Last week when i was off the wagon, I went out for lunch chicken salad, dinner FRIED chips BUT half hour later terrible, terrible pain cramps, to the point i could not breath, a bit scary and then i vomited something shocking. Was horrible at the time but am going to remember how i felt, for future fall off the wagon events.
Have been thinking about goals, my goal is to loose 10 kg a month starting FEB. and anything between now and the start of Feb is a bonus but by the wnf of FEB i will be 10kg lighter. Does this make sence ???
I am a brides maid yet again in the end of JUNE so by then i will 50kgs lighter
with 30kg to go to reach my goal. goal any thing between now and the start of feb hopefuly 3kg+ then 10kg A MONTH
congratulations everyone on the weight loss journey we are all doing well, although we may make little mistakes here and there, at least we recognize the mistakes.
Keep up the good work - Casey
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