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    getting real close to my goal weight...

    Most of you know i have been on the weight loss journey since Feb and am a stauch Weight Watcher, i do this programme at home by myself and i have now shed 9.5 kgs which is 20.9 pounds, yes Richard that sounds oh so better, but now i will do it in reverse i am only 3.5 kilos away from my goal, i am so happy, i cannot quite believe it, this little bit will actually be the hardest to loose and probably take me the longest, i am more than happy if it takes me until xmas, as that is what i anticipated my goal reaching day would be.

    However i certainly will take an earlier date, and then when i reach my goal , i may go down a bit further or just stay at that, depending on how i feel.

    I have battled with this on and off since having children, i have been slim, to a nice rounded curvy girl, i have never been obese, but still that is not what matters here, i have been more than i should, for my health and well being, my determination started back in Feb with the onset of terrible hip and knee pain, i have had sore knees on and off since my 30's and have fibromyalgia, so put it down to that,the hip pain was new and i was having to use a walking stick to get up and down the stairs and around the place, having the extra weight just added to the problem and i decided no way, no more,i also want to look and feel better, and am hoping this will keep my blood pressure down, i have yet to have my blood tests done, but am waiting until i have reached my goal for a complete work over,how exciting NOT.

    Anyhow hope i have not bored anyone to tears, but i am just over the moon , and i feel so much better within myself, unfortunately no improvement on the hip or knee pain, i guess the damage is done, and it is probably arthritis,but at least i can deal with it a little better these days.

    I hope to post pics when i get to my goal,hope everyone else is doing well in their journey's and congrats to all who have arrived to their place of happiness and comfort within themselves, thanks for listening.

    P.S i just wanted to add my thoughts on being overweight, i believe it is not about what we eat so much as how much we eat, i also believe in low fat 100 per cent, i try never to eat anything over 3grms of saturated fat, and that would only be a treat food, most of my foods are 0.1 to 1.grm of saturated fat, when i was overweight, i ate more higher fat foods, and i just ate too much, it was often not bad food, it could be a breakfast cereal, a healthy one we have here which i eat every morning, weetbix,but i would have it maybe three times a day and my other food, in fact i probably have more treat foods now than i did before, but it is the quantity that is different, i can buy a packet of chocolate biscuits, and ration myself to one per day, and share with the family, before i could eat half a packet to myself no problem, shameful i know, but the truth, chocolate and i have always had this kind of relationship, even now i really have to watch it,we have these biscuits here i love chocolate disgestives, they are great for a treat choice, as the saturated fat is only 1.7 and one and half points on WW, i get my chocolate fix that way lol.
    However yesterday i bought a block of whittakers creamy milk chocolate, a large family block, and i had only four squares,but i found it so delicious that after sharing with the family i gave it away to others, as it was just too tempting, i won't be doing that again,but i am glad i stuck to my portion control,but it was just too darn hard, i am ok with the biscuits but not that particular chocolate.

    I have always been a comfort eater, and consider food my drug of choice,i would even go so far as to say i have addiction to it, i am sure many of you can relate to my comments 100 per cent, anyhow just wanted to share my trials and tribulations lol.
    Last edited by carole; 07-19-2009 at 05:07 PM.
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    RIP our sweet Nikita taken suddenly ,way too soon ,you were a special girl we loved you so much ,miss you ❤️❤️

    RIP my beautiful Lexie, 15 years of unconditional love you gave us, we loved you so much, and miss you more than words can say.❤️❤️

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    I admire your will power. I have NONE. I am just lazy. One of these days I'll get off my rear and do something about it.

    Congrats on your weight loss. That is so wonderful for you!!
    Our goal in life should be - to be as good a person as our dog thinks we are.

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    Great job Carole, I would love to see a picture of you to put a face with your name. I too wish I had the willpower.
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    I have been frosted!

    Thanks Kfamr for the signature!


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    Thanks, and you know what guy's YOU have the will power within you, it is just got to be when the time is right for you, sometimes it takes something like my health issues that gets you motivated, mind you i have always been successful at loosing weight, but keeping it off is the real battle and challenge that lies ahead, but best get to goal first, one thing at a time.

    I remember watching Dr Phil and he said it was not about will power but lifestyle changes, i disagree with him a bit there, it is about both in my opinion, you cannot do one without the other.

    As for a pic, oh i have shared my mug on here many times, but i will post a new pic when i get to goal, want to wait until then.lol

    Just remember YOU can do it do , when you are ready, i am here any time for support or advice, i really think it is one thing i can talk about with confidence, as i have a wealth of experience lol, and as you can see i can chat about it forever, one piece of advice though, do it before you reach your 50's it is way harder in this age group, you have other things that make it just that much harder,so DON'T leave it too long ladies,you are only going to make it that much harder on yourself, as i did.
    Furangels only lent.
    RIP my gorgeous Sooti, taken from us far too young, we miss your beautiful face and purssonality,take care of Ash for us, love you xx000❤️❤️

    RIP my beautiful Ash,your pawprints are forever in my heart, love and miss you so much my big boy. ❤️❤️

    RIP my sweet gorgeous girl Ellie-Mae, a little battler to the end, you will never ever be forgotten, your little soul is forever in my heart, my thoughts, my memories, my love for you will never die, Love you my darling little precious girl.❤️❤️

    RIP our sweet Nikita taken suddenly ,way too soon ,you were a special girl we loved you so much ,miss you ❤️❤️

    RIP my beautiful Lexie, 15 years of unconditional love you gave us, we loved you so much, and miss you more than words can say.❤️❤️

    RIP beautiful Evee Ray Skye ,my life will never be the same with out you ,I loved you so much, I will never forget you ,miss you my darling .❤️❤️

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    I think I have seen your picture before but its been a while.

    I was doing pretty good last year at this time. Getting injured and not being able to walk has derailed all of my weight loss efforts, I am sure I have gained a few pounds but I can't stand on the scale.
    don't breed or buy while shelter dogs die....

    I have been frosted!

    Thanks Kfamr for the signature!


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    Congratulations on your success, Carole and thanks for sharing! With my recent heart scare, I am getting a new attitude about my health and weight as well. First, I am trying to get off of most of my medications as I am thinking that they have caused more problems than the good they have done. I believe that most of my health issues would be greatly improved, if not completely corrected, if I would take control of my own health instead of handing it over to the pharmaceutical industry! Well... that's another story but I am very happy for you and look forward to seeing your results!

    Kim
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    Congratulations Carole!

    I too need to get off my butt and shed these pounds I've gained (way to many to even mention) and I keep saying tomorrow or Monday, but those days come and go and I keep eating the same.
    I am a sweet eater. I could eat ice cream for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    I know it can be done, and I agree it has to be when I'm ready. Just wish I was ready now
    Your success gives me great hope. Thanks and keep up the good work!

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    Anna i have seen your picture many times, and you always appeared to be super thin to me, are you sure you need to loose any, or has it just crept up upon you lol, i am glad sharing has helped some , i hope to inspire others here a I know only too well how hard it can jolly well be, as i said i still have the real challenge ahead actually keeping it off, i am a determined person by nature,and i am hoping that will keep me down this time, when i make my mind up about something it is very hard to budge it, can be good in some cases and not so good in others lol if you get my meaning.
    Furangels only lent.
    RIP my gorgeous Sooti, taken from us far too young, we miss your beautiful face and purssonality,take care of Ash for us, love you xx000❤️❤️

    RIP my beautiful Ash,your pawprints are forever in my heart, love and miss you so much my big boy. ❤️❤️

    RIP my sweet gorgeous girl Ellie-Mae, a little battler to the end, you will never ever be forgotten, your little soul is forever in my heart, my thoughts, my memories, my love for you will never die, Love you my darling little precious girl.❤️❤️

    RIP our sweet Nikita taken suddenly ,way too soon ,you were a special girl we loved you so much ,miss you ❤️❤️

    RIP my beautiful Lexie, 15 years of unconditional love you gave us, we loved you so much, and miss you more than words can say.❤️❤️

    RIP beautiful Evee Ray Skye ,my life will never be the same with out you ,I loved you so much, I will never forget you ,miss you my darling .❤️❤️

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    I'm so proud of you Carole! Good for you! I lost alot of weight several years ago and when people asked me what I did I just said "I just got sick and tired of being sick and tired!" You are absolutely correct, it can't be done for a Wedding or a reunion etc. That weight will come back plus some. It has to be a life change.
    I'm currently on the Flat Belly diet as that's where I hold most of my weight. It's going well and I'd like to loose another 20 lbs. I'm on the right track and it's a great balanced diet that's flexible and something I can sustain as a life style. I did WW and LOVED it as well.
    Everytime I buy my 30lbs of kitty litter and have to haul it up the flight of stairs, I think to myself, How the heck did I climb stairs with 30lb of fat on me back then?
    Keep up the good work! Kudos!
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    You know what is really bugging me now, people are saying you look fine, you don't need to loose anymore weight, which is simply not true, i am not a healthy weight yet,it somewhat annoys me, i have no ideas of being skinny, i won't be , i just want to look and feel good about myself and be considered in the healthy weight range, and i am getting close to it now, but i am still not there.

    Hey good on you for doing so well too, it is indeed a battle alright ,but one worth winning, keep at it, we need to encourage each other.

    I know I always think of it as 20 pounds of butter, honestly i could not carry that now, but you know i was, i was lucky i hid my weight quite well ,and probably did not look as much as i weighed, well that is what people kept telling me, but i knew what was underneath, ugh!!! lol
    Furangels only lent.
    RIP my gorgeous Sooti, taken from us far too young, we miss your beautiful face and purssonality,take care of Ash for us, love you xx000❤️❤️

    RIP my beautiful Ash,your pawprints are forever in my heart, love and miss you so much my big boy. ❤️❤️

    RIP my sweet gorgeous girl Ellie-Mae, a little battler to the end, you will never ever be forgotten, your little soul is forever in my heart, my thoughts, my memories, my love for you will never die, Love you my darling little precious girl.❤️❤️

    RIP our sweet Nikita taken suddenly ,way too soon ,you were a special girl we loved you so much ,miss you ❤️❤️

    RIP my beautiful Lexie, 15 years of unconditional love you gave us, we loved you so much, and miss you more than words can say.❤️❤️

    RIP beautiful Evee Ray Skye ,my life will never be the same with out you ,I loved you so much, I will never forget you ,miss you my darling .❤️❤️

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    Carole, good on you! I agree with you it is how and when you feel the power to commit to a healthier you that starts things off. I carry j around sometimes and think "omg, I am nearly carrying this much extra weight around on my body !" I never had a weight issue until j came around. Frankly, though, I allowed my pregnancy to serve as an excuse to eat like never before. 5 years later. It is still here. I am finally getting into better shape, exercise wise, I jogged 1.5 miles the other day easily(far cry from the 3 to 5 I used to do)but, I am getting there. The weight is still there but I am really watching my portions. I want to wait until August 1st to weigh myself....a scary thought! But, the scale keeps ME accountable, and most of all let's me stop any back sliding that happens.

    I wish I would not have waited so long to Lose it, and of course, wished I never gained it to start.

    So, here's to you losing your last bit!

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    Congrats, you're almost there. I'm stuck right now at my weight. Its my equilibrium and I can never get below it. The problem is I don't eat. If I take in over 1500 calories in a day, I've eaten a lot that day. I have no idea how I'm not skinny as a rail. I don't even like food.
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    Keep up the good work, Carole. Whatever weight you've lost, I think I've found. I admire your will power.
    Blessings,
    Mary



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    CONGRATULATIONS to you for loosing and achieveing your goal! The real trial comes in maintaining that weight! Good eating habits have to become just that, a habit and you have to be committed to keeping it up. But don't it make you feel GREAT to have set a goal and achieved it?!

    My problem is I have enjoyed eating healthier so much that I have kept it up and am continueing to loose. My goal was to get to 130 and I think I am somewhere around 120 now and dip even lower now and then. I up what I eat and do good, then go back to eating healthy again and drop off a few more pounds so that has become a battle... finding the right balance to maintain! Find the right balance for yourself to maintain where you are.

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    You go, girl!!! WW is THE best diet yet. You eat right, exercise and drink lots of water and the weight WILL come off. Great job!

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