Weight-Loss Summer Shake-Up Challenge Chat Thread

[thecabbie]

Gawd I wish I felt that way abou tmyself sometimes...

I truly feel sometimes like I am constantly one step away from falling off the edge. Sure I have good days where it seems like it's no work at all. Bu tthe those days come up where I honestly feel like a heroin addict looking for a fix.

 

[San2]

Well done for getting below your goal weight. That is brilliant! Every one of us only came to the forum in the first place because we were concerned about our weight issues... The fact that you have lost the weight that you hoped to lose is wonderful.

I am sorry to hear that you have been feeling unwell. You have had a tough time recently on project between illness, trips to Germany and school holiday diversions (e.g. amusement park outings which sound truly tempting).

It is a shame that your final score does not reflect your work done last week - but I did have to draw a line eventually and I did remind everyone on Tuesday in this thread that it really was the last day for updating things...

You have done so well with your project that I am sure that the slacking is a very temporary thing. It will not be long before you are in maintenance too.

I'm not bothered about that last week score to be honest, I don't think it would have changed the outcome anyway. And it's entirely my fault for not putting my stats in on time.

I've spent some time at my GPs, and we think we managed to come up with an idea of what is wrong with me....getting physiotherapy for my back now, and had some more blood tests. We'll see what comes out of it.

Oh, and finally caved in and ordered a treadmill, which should be arriving shortly. That, and in November I will get a home gym, with weight and everything, so hopefully I will get back into a proper exercise routine. I'm actually looking forward to walks on the treadmill! *lol*

Anyway, enough rambling, I really enjoyed the challenge and getting to know some of the people here better. I would love to start another challenge soon, but I am totally clueless about things like these.... But if anybody has an idea, or is planning on coming up with something, I am in, and I am also more than happy to help!

 

[San2]

Gawd I wish I felt that way abou tmyself sometimes...

I truly feel sometimes like I am constantly one step away from falling off the edge. Sure I have good days where it seems like it's no work at all. Bu tthe those days come up where I honestly feel like a heroin addict looking for a fix.

If it helps any, I feel the same way. I just try to push the thought into the back of my mind and do the best I can, when I can.

 

[Omega]

Gawd I wish I felt that way abou tmyself sometimes...

I truly feel sometimes like I am constantly one step away from falling off the edge. Sure I have good days where it seems like it's no work at all. Bu tthe those days come up where I honestly feel like a heroin addict looking for a fix.

We all have our times of self doubt. Like all of us - stay in control for as much of the time as possible and be ready to forgive yourself and put yourself back on track when you act more like the "old you".

 

[Cord the Seeker]

It's early, I'm still eating my oatmeal, and I'm not very loquacious yet, so...

Margaret, The fact of the matter is that the only reason I pushed as hard as I did was because every week there was this this lady known as Omega who kept being one step ahead of me... Please stay in touch and keep us informed on how maintenance goes for you. You've worked really hard to get where you are and have inspired all of us by being a live success story that we can all relate to. I think all of us can see a bit of ourselves in you. Where you are now, is where we would like to be, and hearing about what you are going through helps us by giving us a little insight into what it will be like when we get there.

It was a great challenge. What was cool is that it looked like there were a bunch of people, Cord, Kimberly, San, etc. who really worked hard. I was glad to be a part of it.

Yeah, what he said.

Karl - I have to say that I do not use the combined terms of "firm nutritional control" and "exercise fiend" about too many people - but I would use them BOTH about you. It has been great getting to know you better. In most challenges - all you see about other people is how much weight they are losing and how they are feeling. You get less appreciation of the level of hard work that they are putting in. You are working hard and WILL make your weight loss dreams come true very soon.

Yeah, what she said.

 

[Omega]

I've spent some time at my GPs, and we think we managed to come up with an idea of what is wrong with me....getting physiotherapy for my back now, and had some more blood tests. We'll see what comes out of it.

I hope that your back gets sorted out soon. We can never do ourselves justice if our body lets us down. Many of us have put our bodies under undue strain over the years (I know that I have) and this fact alone can come back to bite us.

Oh, and finally caved in and ordered a treadmill, which should be arriving shortly. That, and in November I will get a home gym, with weight and everything, so hopefully I will get back into a proper exercise routine. I'm actually looking forward to walks on the treadmill! *lol*

You will love it - especially in winter. I adore my treadmill and want it to be repaired asap. It has been out of action for too long... The home gym is just to make us all extra jealous...

Anyway, enough rambling, I really enjoyed the challenge and getting to know some of the people here better. I would love to start another challenge soon, but I am totally clueless about things like these.... But if anybody has an idea, or is planning on coming up with something, I am in, and I am also more than happy to help!

I am pleased that you enjoyed it. I know that Cord has just kicked off a challenge which I will not be joining. If anyone is organising a challenge - do let me know too - and always remember that some of us are in maintenance so cannot do straight "reduction" challenges...

 

[Omega]

LOL @ Cord. A man of many words.