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Help! I have so much weight to lose

Great work Zand. I have now lost 2 kgs in 3 weeks of being back on the wagon. I'm quite enjoying the process at the moment. Not sure why but I suspect it's possible I think it's possible!

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miriamy said:
Great work Zand. I have now lost 2 kgs in 3 weeks of being back on the wagon. I'm quite enjoying the process at the moment. Not sure why but I suspect it's possible I think it's possible!

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Brilliant news, thanks for sharing. Yes I am enjoying it now too, I feel really alive. It doesn't actually take that long to get back on the wagon does it? And Yes it's definitely possible, so definitely possible that it's going to happen for both of us.

Please keep sharing, I find it really helpful. And as you said previously, one meal at a time, one short walk at a time. We will get there.
 
YDee-liciousI think when you over eat a lot of the food goes straight through you. Your body can only process so much into fat. you have to drop below that level before there will be any weight loss. So even a large reduction in eating may only reduce weight gain. I think this is where I was. When I was diagnosed I was so frightened I almost stopped eating and suddenly lost 3 stone in a couple of months I have now lost 4 of my 20 stone since diagnosed in mid February. I overdid it and felt unwell but now feel better than I have for years.
 
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zand said:
OK so here's my Tuesday update, I am shaking as I type this because I hate having to stand up for myself and usually don't bother. But I did.
My steps first 'cos that's the easiest place to start.

Tues 11411
Weds 19148
Thurs 15871
Fri 10389
Sat 11099
Sun 16187
Mon 10812

I am a bit upset with myself because it took me ages to find the same jeans I always wear to SW to be weighed in. Because I was rushing I forgot to put Pedro in my pocket - so that's not perfect anymore, but that's OK 'cos I know I am not 'cheating', I can always walk some more later. Not a problem.

There was the cutest little boy queuing with his Mummy today, but he started crying because he was having to wait so long. I didn't blame him. I felt like crying too....and things were only going to get worse.

It was very warm in the hall today, so everyone took their jumpers off. Me too. This was a huge mistake, I should have just put up with it. Stood there, sweating, it would have been much easier. Eventually it was my turn to be weighed. I put my bag and shoes near a chair and went to the scales holding my jumper. Now you all know that the only reason I am going to SW is so that I can be weighed on their scales. I accept I can't do everything perfectly......but I can do this part of it perfectly and that is enough to satisfy that part of me that needs to do things correctly ( I hope you get my drift, I am still shaking). Wearing the same clothes every week so that I know I am telling you my correct weight loss is important to me. If I can manage to do this one thing perfectly then I can cope with messing up everywhere else. Take that away from me and I give up altogether.

So I walk to the scales and the woman says,. 'Put your jumper down, we don't weigh with them'
'I do, I always weigh with it, so I would just like to hold it'
'But you will lose more if you put it down'
'No, I won't will I' (said as a statement not a question)
'Oh, yes, you would be surprised'
'But I won't actually lose weight by putting it down, will I? Can I just weigh with it please, as usual'
'I'll get Tracey, she'll explain'
'I'd like to weigh with it please' . I do not want to stay a moment longer than I have to, and so I really do not want to see Tracey, or Sharon either for that matter.
' Well, I don't know, we don't usually weigh with jumpers'
At this point I am in danger of taking the Rocky theme a little too far. If ever anyone was asking for a bop on the nose it was this woman.
'You've weighed me with a jumper every week so far.'
'Well OK, but on your head be it, you could lose more without it'
Phew, she really does not know how close that was.

So finally....I have lost another 2.5 pounds making 11 pounds altogether since April 1st......(.with jumper).
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Oh Zand! I must stop laughing. You have to understand the desperation these poor women feel. She probably chooses the lightest weight clothing in her wardrobe, wears no jewellery and makes sure her bra is non wired, bless her. Well done with the weight loss!
 
aqualung said:
well done both on the weight loss and for standing up for yourself. I was fuming on your behalf reading that. there is clearly no thought behind the weigh in just numbers. if you weighed in different clothes every time you wouldn't know what your actual weight was. I am too disorganised to remember what I was wearing so always weigh myself with no clothes on - but I wouldn't recommend that at SW :)
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Well it would certainly make it a more memorable experience although you might get arrested!
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there was an olympic athlete, i can't remember what it was all about but i remember she had to reach a target weight for whatever she was doing, as you can tell i don't remember much about it, anyway, the thing i do remember is she apparently had shaved off her body hair whilst waiting for the next weigh in????? i think about this every time i weigh myself and have stubble lol everywhere else I've shaved bald, its just my face that is making me fatter :woot:
 
[QUOTE="Andy12345, post: 533977, member: 59108 i think about this every time i weigh myself and have stubble lol everywhere else I've shaved bald, its just my face that is making me fatter :woot:[/QUOTE]

I've just understood this comment....you are getting ready for that mankini next week aren't you?
 
zand said:
[QUOTE="Andy12345, post: 533977, member: 59108 i think about this every time i weigh myself and have stubble lol everywhere else I've shaved bald, its just my face that is making me fatter :woot:
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I've just understood this comment....you are getting ready for that mankini next week aren't you?[/QUOTE]



lmao yessss
 
This morning I woke a little too early (4.30) but went out for a walk anyway. I had walked about 500 steps when I thought I was probably being a little reckless and it would be better to wait until I could see properly! So I went home and then back out again at 5.15. I have come to a decision on where I walk early mornings, and it has to be the same direction I usually go in. The views are wonderful, and that is where I need to be. If I walk in any other direction, it is just exercise, it doesn't do anything to clear my mind, refresh me; it's just not the same. It also is not the same later when there are other people there. I go there for the solitude, so I need to be early, I don't like anyone else being there (except maybe the lady with her two dogs, she waves when she sees me in the distance). It just feels so wonderful to be alive with all that scenery just to myself. Today I walked further than usual, past the trees, along little paths I have never explored before. I sat on benches a couple of times too. The air was cold on my skin (I wear jeans and T-shirt when most people are still in coats) and it was so good. I cannot and will not give this up, it's part of who I am.

I thought I may have been going to the Emirates Stadium today, as there was a spare ticket because my husband had bought one and then couldn't go. Thankfully, he was able to go after all so I have a day to myself to do whatever I want.
 
zand said:
This morning I woke a little too early (4.30) but went out for a walk anyway. I had walked about 500 steps when I thought I was probably being a little reckless and it would be better to wait until I could see properly! So I went home and then back out again at 5.15. I have come to a decision on where I walk early mornings, and it has to be the same direction I usually go in. The views are wonderful, and that is where I need to be. If I walk in any other direction, it is just exercise, it doesn't do anything to clear my mind, refresh me; it's just not the same. It also is not the same later when there are other people there. I go there for the solitude, so I need to be early, I don't like anyone else being there (except maybe the lady with her two dogs, she waves when she sees me in the distance). It just feels so wonderful to be alive with all that scenery just to myself. Today I walked further than usual, past the trees, along little paths I have never explored before. I sat on benches a couple of times too. The air was cold on my skin (I wear jeans and T-shirt when most people are still in coats) and it was so good. I cannot and will not give this up, it's part of who I am.

I thought I may have been going to the Emirates Stadium today, as there was a spare ticket because my husband had bought one and then couldn't go. Thankfully, he was able to go after all so I have a day to myself to do whatever I want.
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Nothing beats a morning walk. I hope to be doing that more often once I retire.
 
Hi Zand ..if something doesn't feel right it usually isn't. Glad you listened to your intuition.
One thing that stood out for me though that is the positive from this ....YOU RAN.... at the beginning you were having difficulty walking and in a short time you are able to run ..that's fantastic. Even if it's a one off you did it and are ok . Well done you.
Have you heard of the phrase "good enoughness"? No one can be perfect all of the time. The trick for me is "damage limitation".
We are human beings , emotions rule our lives a lot of the time .I have to work hard at exercising , eating the right things etc , that said on occasions I go off the rails, then feel ill and wish I hadn't , that soon brings me back in line and I get back on track.Accept that occasionally you will have bad days and cut yourself a bit of slack , you are doing great mrs. X

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Jamrox said:
Hi Zand ..if something doesn't feel right it usually isn't. Glad you listened to your intuition.
One thing that stood out for me though that is the positive from this ....YOU RAN.... at the beginning you were having difficulty walking and in a short time you are able to run ..that's fantastic. Even if it's a one off you did it and are ok . Well done you.
Have you heard of the phrase "good enoughness"? No one can be perfect all of the time. The trick for me is "damage limitation".
We are human beings , emotions rule our lives a lot of the time .I have to work hard at exercising , eating the right things etc , that said on occasions I go off the rails, then feel ill and wish I hadn't , that soon brings me back in line and I get back on track.Accept that occasionally you will have bad days and cut yourself a bit of slack , you are doing great mrs. X

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Thank you. I agree with you about damage limitation, that's one thing I could do better with. I tend to be 'all or nothing' and I really do need to accept that a little slip up is just that.....and doesn't need to be followed by a massive one!

Yes , you are right I DID run, not sure how far, maybe 200m, maybe more, but it was an adrenaline fuelled run only. I can only manage a 20 metre jog normally. You are right though, I must be capable of it because I did it once.

Thanks so much for this encouragement.
 
Hi , have you seen the post Pavlos put on Diabetes life and all that? He takes lovely photos and puts them on as a record of his daily walk. I love looking at them and he inspires me.

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Yes, it is inspiring looking at them. I look at some of the flowers around here more closely now thanks to Pavlos. I tend to 'save up' his diary so that I look at a weeks worth at once.
 
I have been doing the 5x50 challenge and have 15 days to go.
I have challenged my friends to doing 30 minutes exercise daily for 42 days starting 19th May 2014 . I'd like to invite people on here to join the challenge but can't for the life of me see how to do it on the app.
Could someone please put the post on for me.
I need a challenge to keep up my daily exercise.

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zand said:
This morning I woke a little too early (4.30) but went out for a walk anyway. I had walked about 500 steps when I thought I was probably being a little reckless and it would be better to wait until I could see properly! So I went home and then back out again at 5.15. I have come to a decision on where I walk early mornings, and it has to be the same direction I usually go in. The views are wonderful, and that is where I need to be. If I walk in any other direction, it is just exercise, it doesn't do anything to clear my mind, refresh me; it's just not the same. It also is not the same later when there are other people there. I go there for the solitude, so I need to be early, I don't like anyone else being there (except maybe the lady with her two dogs, she waves when she sees me in the distance). It just feels so wonderful to be alive with all that scenery just to myself. Today I walked further than usual, past the trees, along little paths I have never explored before. I sat on benches a couple of times too. The air was cold on my skin (I wear jeans and T-shirt when most people are still in coats) and it was so good. I cannot and will not give this up, it's part of who I am.

I thought I may have been going to the Emirates Stadium today, as there was a spare ticket because my husband had bought one and then couldn't go. Thankfully, he was able to go after all so I have a day to myself to do whatever I want.
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Dear Zand,
Please would you vary your times and route if you are going so early in a morning? It's just that from a safety point of view it's not good to do the same route at the same time every day on your own. If you ran, there was a good reason. Sometimes our unconscious awareness kicks in before our conscious awareness if that makes sense. Can you do your route backwards sometimes? Going to mother in laws now but may get time to post later! Take carex
 
Scandichic said:
Dear Zand,
Please would you vary your times and route if you are going so early in a morning? It's just that from a safety point of view it's not good to do the same route at the same time every day on your own. If you ran, there was a good reason. Sometimes our unconscious awareness kicks in before our conscious awareness if that makes sense. Can you do your route backwards sometimes? Going to mother in laws now but may get time to post later! Take carex
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Um, I hear what you are saying Scandi and I may do the route backwards once in a while, I suppose it would be sensible. But sensible really isn't me. I will be varying the route sometimes, but only to explore more remote areas, so that won't be particularly sensible either. I have wasted a lot of my life being locked safely in my house, too scared to go out and face people. Not anymore. I need the freedom to go where I want to go and I am not going to let fear get in the way. My instincts worked once, so I'll trust them again. If they let me down, then they let me down - c'est la vie, ou peut-être pas. Oui, je sais que je suis folle.
 
Scandi, I am waiting for you in Thommothebear's pub. I could do with a drink or 4.
 
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