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Lostris · 5th October, 2008

Hi,

Thanks for the response.

I'm just afraid I'll lash out I guess. Get all '' I never want to be fat again, EVER, none of you were ever fat so you can't understand what it's like but even if you can't you don't have the right to be so untactful all the time; it's hurtful!!'' and afraid I won't be making friends then hehe.. they really aren't bad people.. they just can't always understand my struggles / worries etc.. I told the more understanding roomie that I refuse to eat lettuce all week just so I can eat their greasy food 1x a week hahah. She laughed and said it wouldn't be like that.. but still ! :-)

I've lost nearly 40lbs in 2 months and 1 week ( give or take ) and would preferable like to lose about 45-50 more. I know right, long way to go... (don't have ticker coz I think it's a bit of a hassle to have to update it all the time and honestly; I couldn't get it to work :''))

Went to see my CDC Saturday, she tried to reassure me and said I could take as long as I wanted doing the steps up and that she'd be there for me even after I'd completed the diet food / health advice-wise and that we'd make lists of what I eat if it's okay.. she would recommend foods / cookbooks blabla etc. It has assured me a bit..

Despite the initial panic I do realise it is very important to think about how to continue living on a healthy 'diet' when finishing a crash diet (like CD) I just need to make sure I don't feel too scared of the ''nearing end'' of my CD diet (which is still like.. 4 months off or something.)

Thanks again,

xxx Lostris

yasmine-samara · 5th October, 2008

No worries,
any time you feel a bit poo just get on here and we will give you a slap.....lol. I was 28st 12lb and last summer I got down to 21st. I blinked and now I weigh 25st 7lb (i just haven't been looking after myself) I am a student nurse, have a part time job, going through a crappy divorce(husband decided he had lived a lie for 11 years and is gay) nice!!!!!! and have two gorgeous little girls aged 2 and 4. So as you can imagine, I have a lot of demands on my time and sadly I put myself way down on my list of priorities. I decided today that this had to stop and I needed to take back control of me and my life. My profile pics was taken last summer in the Lakes and I was about 21st 7lb then. Will try and find a more recent one that is a true reflection of my size now so I can look back and feel proud of myself!!!
Keep going hun, your such an inspiration!!!!

Lostris · 5th October, 2008

Hi

Thanks for the wonderful compliment!

I think you deserve one back, though. You're holding up despite the circumstances and that deserves a big pat on the back ;-)

I'm sure you can get into it and get through this okay.. Be strong!!!!

(sorry short reply, kinda tired..)

xxx Lostris

Anisah · 7th October, 2008

I was just sitting and worrying about the same thing today because I came across a post where someone lost all their weight and put it back on and some more. It terrifies me into thinking that I could end up bigger than when I started. I need a game plan and this thread has given me so many ideas.

yasmine-samara · 7th October, 2008

Not to worry,
I think everyone has there own stresses in life and different coping mechanisms. I just feel so blessed that I have two happy, healthy children, I'm alive and well (apart from being super morbidly obese) and I have met a new partner who is truely amazing. There is always someone worse off than yourself but sometimes we like to wallow in self pity now and then. After all we are only human!!!! Live for the here and now, get to your goal and worry about regaining weight if and when it happens. We are all here to support you through the good and bad times...........and remember, we are all in the same weight loss boat!! xxxxx

Lostris · 12th October, 2008

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Originally Posted by Anisah

I was just sitting and worrying about the same thing today because I came across a post where someone lost all their weight and put it back on and some more. It terrifies me into thinking that I could end up bigger than when I started. I need a game plan and this thread has given me so many ideas.

This worries me too!!!! I want to prove people wrong and lose the weight and KEEP it off!!!!!! I feel so strong while doing this diet but I'm scared of losing my ''strength'' when I've reached my target

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Originally Posted by yasmine-samara

Not to worry,
I think everyone has there own stresses in life and different coping mechanisms. I just feel so blessed that I have two happy, healthy children, I'm alive and well (apart from being super morbidly obese) and I have met a new partner who is truely amazing. There is always someone worse off than yourself but sometimes we like to wallow in self pity now and then. After all we are only human!!!! Live for the here and now, get to your goal and worry about regaining weight if and when it happens. We are all here to support you through the good and bad times...........and remember, we are all in the same weight loss boat!! xxxxx

Wonderful optimistic post! :-) I'm glad you're so optimistic about everything and I hope some will pass on to me somehow.

yasmine-samara · 12th October, 2008

Hi Lostris,

I think being on a VLCD is an emotional rollercoster, there are highs and lows and we need to take the rough with the smooth. I have been messing about for too long now and a just decided I needed to take the bull by the horns and finally do something before I burst. I have just weighed myself and I was 26stone exactly!!! Up until today I would have cried, then got angry with myself, then probably cried some more and then hope it would go away. How foolish I have been and I got myself into this mess so only I can get myself out of it!!! simple but it makes sense. I am starting on CD ss in the morning and quite strangely looking forward to the rest of my happy, healthier, slimmer life. I have booked a family holiday in march to Florida and I know I won't be at my target by then but I certainly want to be under 20stone...........watch this space lol!!!!

Lostris · 13th October, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by yasmine-samara

Hi Lostris,

I think being on a VLCD is an emotional rollercoster, there are highs and lows and we need to take the rough with the smooth. I have been messing about for too long now and a just decided I needed to take the bull by the horns and finally do something before I burst. I have just weighed myself and I was 26stone exactly!!! Up until today I would have cried, then got angry with myself, then probably cried some more and then hope it would go away. How foolish I have been and I got myself into this mess so only I can get myself out of it!!! simple but it makes sense. I am starting on CD ss in the morning and quite strangely looking forward to the rest of my happy, healthier, slimmer life. I have booked a family holiday in march to Florida and I know I won't be at my target by then but I certainly want to be under 20stone...........watch this space lol!!!!

Oooh, that's lovely:-) Go you! I'm glad you turned the switch in your head and decided to do something about it; veeeeery important switch! :-)

Helsy · 14th October, 2008

That 'switch' in your head - it took me years to find it again - and now it's firmly on - it's the 'I'm in control switch' and I love it

. It's making choices and taking control of yourself and what you do.

Well done Lostris and Yasmin-Samara - you can do it

KD · 14th October, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helsy

That 'switch' in your head - it took me years to find it again - and now it's firmly on - it's the 'I'm in control switch' and I love it

.

Yep. That's it

I don't do anything to maintain my weight. Nothing at all.

Switched that switch, and now live slim.

In fact, can't even say I'm in control. I just 'do', because there is nothing to control any more

Lostris · 14th October, 2008

I hope I can find that switch again then

I'm very VERY determined now, but I don't have to worry about food now either... you know.

We shall see when I get there ;-)

Lostris · 2 Weeks Ago

Hi everyone,

Thought I'd post here again as I'm getting closer now ;-)

I've lost over 2/3rd of what I want to lose in weight and will be doing the steps up in a few weeks depending on how much I loose in a few weeks because it really varies a lot.

I've been making lists with calories / fats (good/bad) etc in Word. It really helps me get a better view on calories and everything and it calms me down.
I've already written out complete day-menu's of 1800 kcal, 1500... etc. I know it sounds really obsessed and honestly, maybe I am, but it helps me keep my head clear and it makes me feel confident about maintaining.
I noticed you can eat quite a lot for like 1500 kcal a day as long as it's the ''right foods'' so to say. I love strawberries, grapes and I looove salads. Before I thought I would not be able to live without bread or potatoes but I'm learning that I like 'pure' foods like tuna/lettuce a lot!!

I'm feeling more confident now and I hope I will do well :-)

xxx Lostris

Porgeous · 2 Weeks Ago

Lovely to hear you sounding more confident about maintenance and that mindset in itself should help. Don't worry about being obsessed with calories to start with, I certainly was and planned all my meals, weighing and measuring as I went. It does help to keep you on track and you will find over time you naturally get more of a feel for things.

Gxx

5th October, 2008	#16 (permalink)
Lostris Likes to post Lostris's Profile Albums Lostris's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th July, 2008 Posts: 323 My Mood: Rep Power: 17	Hi, Thanks for the response. I'm just afraid I'll lash out I guess. Get all '' I never want to be fat again, EVER, none of you were ever fat so you can't understand what it's like but even if you can't you don't have the right to be so untactful all the time; it's hurtful!!'' and afraid I won't be making friends then hehe.. they really aren't bad people.. they just can't always understand my struggles / worries etc.. I told the more understanding roomie that I refuse to eat lettuce all week just so I can eat their greasy food 1x a week hahah. She laughed and said it wouldn't be like that.. but still ! :-) I've lost nearly 40lbs in 2 months and 1 week ( give or take ) and would preferable like to lose about 45-50 more. I know right, long way to go... (don't have ticker coz I think it's a bit of a hassle to have to update it all the time and honestly; I couldn't get it to work :'')) Went to see my CDC Saturday, she tried to reassure me and said I could take as long as I wanted doing the steps up and that she'd be there for me even after I'd completed the diet food / health advice-wise and that we'd make lists of what I eat if it's okay.. she would recommend foods / cookbooks blabla etc. It has assured me a bit.. Despite the initial panic I do realise it is very important to think about how to continue living on a healthy 'diet' when finishing a crash diet (like CD) I just need to make sure I don't feel too scared of the ''nearing end'' of my CD diet (which is still like.. 4 months off or something.) Thanks again, xxx Lostris __________________ 17,5 weeks done, really getting there now. Planned to be at goal at Christmas. Will be a stretch now but doing my best to get to healthy BMI by Christmas. About 22lbs to go till goal :-) About 8,8 lbs to go till healthy BMI. :-)

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yasmine-samara Likes to post yasmine-samara's Profile Albums yasmine-samara's Photo Gallery Join Date: 13th August, 2008 Location: Whiston Posts: 239 My Mood: Rep Power: 5 Diet: cambridge diet Height: 5' 11" Start Date: 8/11/2008 Start Weight: 376lb Current Weight: 368lb Goal Weight: 196lb Goal Date: asap BMI Information: Current BMI: 51.3 Start BMI: 52.4 Goal BMI: 27.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 8lb Weight to Lose: 172lb % Lost 2.13%	No worries, any time you feel a bit poo just get on here and we will give you a slap.....lol. I was 28st 12lb and last summer I got down to 21st. I blinked and now I weigh 25st 7lb (i just haven't been looking after myself) I am a student nurse, have a part time job, going through a crappy divorce(husband decided he had lived a lie for 11 years and is gay) nice!!!!!! and have two gorgeous little girls aged 2 and 4. So as you can imagine, I have a lot of demands on my time and sadly I put myself way down on my list of priorities. I decided today that this had to stop and I needed to take back control of me and my life. My profile pics was taken last summer in the Lakes and I was about 21st 7lb then. Will try and find a more recent one that is a true reflection of my size now so I can look back and feel proud of myself!!! Keep going hun, your such an inspiration!!!! __________________ *Florida - 19th March 09* *Started weight loss journey 18/11/08* *Starting weight 26st 12lb* Wk1 -8lb (only 5 days) 1st goal - get under 26st Team 8 - GR8 M8s losing W8 6 stone challenge!!

5th October, 2008	#18 (permalink)
Lostris Likes to post Lostris's Profile Albums Lostris's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th July, 2008 Posts: 323 My Mood: Rep Power: 17	Hi Thanks for the wonderful compliment! I think you deserve one back, though. You're holding up despite the circumstances and that deserves a big pat on the back ;-) I'm sure you can get into it and get through this okay.. Be strong!!!! (sorry short reply, kinda tired..) xxx Lostris __________________ 17,5 weeks done, really getting there now. Planned to be at goal at Christmas. Will be a stretch now but doing my best to get to healthy BMI by Christmas. About 22lbs to go till goal :-) About 8,8 lbs to go till healthy BMI. :-)

7th October, 2008	#19 (permalink)
Anisah Staying motivated Anisah's Profile Albums Anisah's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st July, 2008 Location: Kuwait Posts: 603 My Mood: Rep Power: 18 Diet: Cambridge	I was just sitting and worrying about the same thing today because I came across a post where someone lost all their weight and put it back on and some more. It terrifies me into thinking that I could end up bigger than when I started. I need a game plan and this thread has given me so many ideas. __________________

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yasmine-samara Likes to post yasmine-samara's Profile Albums yasmine-samara's Photo Gallery Join Date: 13th August, 2008 Location: Whiston Posts: 239 My Mood: Rep Power: 5 Diet: cambridge diet Height: 5' 11" Start Date: 8/11/2008 Start Weight: 376lb Current Weight: 368lb Goal Weight: 196lb Goal Date: asap BMI Information: Current BMI: 51.3 Start BMI: 52.4 Goal BMI: 27.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 8lb Weight to Lose: 172lb % Lost 2.13%	Not to worry, I think everyone has there own stresses in life and different coping mechanisms. I just feel so blessed that I have two happy, healthy children, I'm alive and well (apart from being super morbidly obese) and I have met a new partner who is truely amazing. There is always someone worse off than yourself but sometimes we like to wallow in self pity now and then. After all we are only human!!!! Live for the here and now, get to your goal and worry about regaining weight if and when it happens. We are all here to support you through the good and bad times...........and remember, we are all in the same weight loss boat!! xxxxx __________________ *Florida - 19th March 09* *Started weight loss journey 18/11/08* *Starting weight 26st 12lb* Wk1 -8lb (only 5 days) 1st goal - get under 26st Team 8 - GR8 M8s losing W8 6 stone challenge!!

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yasmine-samara Likes to post yasmine-samara's Profile Albums yasmine-samara's Photo Gallery Join Date: 13th August, 2008 Location: Whiston Posts: 239 My Mood: Rep Power: 5 Diet: cambridge diet Height: 5' 11" Start Date: 8/11/2008 Start Weight: 376lb Current Weight: 368lb Goal Weight: 196lb Goal Date: asap BMI Information: Current BMI: 51.3 Start BMI: 52.4 Goal BMI: 27.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 8lb Weight to Lose: 172lb % Lost 2.13%	Hi Lostris, I think being on a VLCD is an emotional rollercoster, there are highs and lows and we need to take the rough with the smooth. I have been messing about for too long now and a just decided I needed to take the bull by the horns and finally do something before I burst. I have just weighed myself and I was 26stone exactly!!! Up until today I would have cried, then got angry with myself, then probably cried some more and then hope it would go away. How foolish I have been and I got myself into this mess so only I can get myself out of it!!! simple but it makes sense. I am starting on CD ss in the morning and quite strangely looking forward to the rest of my happy, healthier, slimmer life. I have booked a family holiday in march to Florida and I know I won't be at my target by then but I certainly want to be under 20stone...........watch this space lol!!!! __________________ *Florida - 19th March 09* *Started weight loss journey 18/11/08* *Starting weight 26st 12lb* Wk1 -8lb (only 5 days) 1st goal - get under 26st Team 8 - GR8 M8s losing W8 6 stone challenge!!

14th October, 2008	#24 (permalink)
Helsy Regular Member Helsy's Profile Albums Helsy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 28th September, 2008 Posts: 64 My Mood: Rep Power: 1	That 'switch' in your head - it took me years to find it again - and now it's firmly on - it's the 'I'm in control switch' and I love it . It's making choices and taking control of yourself and what you do. Well done Lostris and Yasmin-Samara - you can do it

14th October, 2008	#26 (permalink)
Lostris Likes to post Lostris's Profile Albums Lostris's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th July, 2008 Posts: 323 My Mood: Rep Power: 17	I hope I can find that switch again then I'm very VERY determined now, but I don't have to worry about food now either... you know. We shall see when I get there ;-) __________________ 17,5 weeks done, really getting there now. Planned to be at goal at Christmas. Will be a stretch now but doing my best to get to healthy BMI by Christmas. About 22lbs to go till goal :-) About 8,8 lbs to go till healthy BMI. :-)

2 Weeks Ago	#27 (permalink)
Lostris Likes to post Lostris's Profile Albums Lostris's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th July, 2008 Posts: 323 My Mood: Rep Power: 17	Hi everyone, Thought I'd post here again as I'm getting closer now ;-) I've lost over 2/3rd of what I want to lose in weight and will be doing the steps up in a few weeks depending on how much I loose in a few weeks because it really varies a lot. I've been making lists with calories / fats (good/bad) etc in Word. It really helps me get a better view on calories and everything and it calms me down. I've already written out complete day-menu's of 1800 kcal, 1500... etc. I know it sounds really obsessed and honestly, maybe I am, but it helps me keep my head clear and it makes me feel confident about maintaining. I noticed you can eat quite a lot for like 1500 kcal a day as long as it's the ''right foods'' so to say. I love strawberries, grapes and I looove salads. Before I thought I would not be able to live without bread or potatoes but I'm learning that I like 'pure' foods like tuna/lettuce a lot!! I'm feeling more confident now and I hope I will do well :-) xxx Lostris __________________ 17,5 weeks done, really getting there now. Planned to be at goal at Christmas. Will be a stretch now but doing my best to get to healthy BMI by Christmas. About 22lbs to go till goal :-) About 8,8 lbs to go till healthy BMI. :-)

2 Weeks Ago	#28 (permalink)
Porgeous Chilling Porgeous's Profile Albums Porgeous's Photo Gallery Join Date: 6th August, 2007 Location: Leighton Buzzard Posts: 5,579 My Mood: Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 202 Diet: CD SS Height: 5' 1" Start Date: 7/8/07 Start Weight: 197lb Current Weight: 122lb BMI Information: Current BMI: 23 Start BMI: 37.2 Goal BMI: Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 75lb % Lost 38.07%	Lovely to hear you sounding more confident about maintenance and that mindset in itself should help. Don't worry about being obsessed with calories to start with, I certainly was and planned all my meals, weighing and measuring as I went. It does help to keep you on track and you will find over time you naturally get more of a feel for things. Gxx __________________ START WEIGHT: 14ST 1LB CURRENT WEIGHT: 8ST 9.5LB To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world Porgeous x