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Minerva! Thank you very much for your help and support over the past year or so. You made me smile reading that. I thought I would post an update: Job They haven't kicked me out yet so must be doing something right in the new job! Weight/Diet I have been committed to this. My last 'official'...

Thanks guys. I feel great - top of the world. The way it worked out, I could not have planned it better myself. Timing was perfect. I will be a Trainee Accountant! edit: forgot to mention I reached 13 st 6½ lbs

I've got some great news to share: Today I reached 13st 7lbs. In addition I got a conditional job offer at another organisation. I'm so happy...

Yes indeed the more sustainable the better it is in my opinion. Better to lose weight slowly and keep it off than to lose a lot of weight quickly only to regain as soon as you start to eat 'normal' food. You did know what to do. You did not buy anything unnecessarily. After all out of sight =...

Thank you so much guys :D You can do it Minerva ;) Believe in yourself. As of 04/02/2017 I weighed-in at 13st 8lbs. In terms of body mass index, I am now classified as HEALTHY. To summarize: I've gone from 22st 6lbs (BMI = 41.2) to 13st 8lbs (BMI = 24.9) in one year (-124lbs). Consider this...

You are choosing to put yourself through hardship for the next 13 weeks. What is 13 weeks? 91 days. 91/365 days is not a long time in the grand scale of things. So of course you will last this short period of time. Mountain smountain - the road is rough, but is passable. You just got to...

This week I've lost 1 ¾ lbs. My BMI is currently 25 1 lb left for the 'magical' 24.9 'Healthy' classification. 2 ¼ lbs for my target weight. Almost there...just a little longer...

Lost another 3 ¼ lbs this week. I've got 4lbs to target weight. 2lbs for a BMI of 25. So it's possible to do this. I will do this. Thank you so much Minerva. Persistence, perseverance & patience. The three P's to life. I can't wait... to shift this weight ;) and move on to another goal...

In a couple of weeks it would be a year since I started and I would really like to achieve a BMI <25 at or by that date. I think that would make me happy. Back to "normal" -- lots of exercise, not much eating, cold, hungry, tired. Average net calories for last week: 1,698/day (before...

Another Wednesday, another week (or two!). Last week lost 2 ½ lbs. This week put on ½ lb. Perhaps unsurprising, I have been ill (cough) this past 8 days. Not really done much exercising.

Minerva, you said this to me in April 2016. Take it one day at a time and you will get where you want to be before you know it! :D There, now I have returned the favour in January 2017 :) Welcome back.

Hi Loz. Great to see you back. I know how hard it is to lose. I started my diary in 2010 and it's only in 2016 I've made significant progress. Now I look back it's like the previous 6 years I "knew" what I *should* do but didn't, or only made token gestures. I mean during that time (2010 -...

It is nothing special only Chicago Town Stuffed Crust Four Cheese Melt. I consumed about 4,000 kcal on Christmas Day and about 3,000 kcal on Boxing day. Well pleased to say as of yesterday I now weigh the same as last Wednesday (recorded weigh-ins). So technically haven't lost nor gained...

Great. You too have yourself a good Christmas! Pre-Christmas weigh-in: 14st 3 ¾ lbs I'm trying not to go overboard. The only thing I really want to eat for Christmas is a pizza. I'm planning to have my favourite pizza -- a whole one. And some chocolate. Mmm. Chocolate.

- ¾ lb I've changed the way I record calories. I now net them off. I.e. calories in - calories out = net. 1,803kcal - last week's average net energy consumption 2,189kcal - this week's average net energy consumption + 386kcal - difference 12 ¼ lbs to go. Forgot to mention last week was the...

Hey thank you very much. Of course I don't mind! I'm really pleased you said something. Makes writing worth my effort when others take time to read it. Thank you very much. I am almost at target weight and I feel good about myself. Something which I have to be honest never felt before in a...

You must be so proud of yourself. You look fantastic.

Minerva how are you? Long time no see. Hope you are doing well. How is the weight loss coming?

Another week. Another loss. -1½ lbs 2,270kcal - average energy consumption this week 2,790kcal - average energy consumption last week -520kcal - difference 41.18km - recorded distance this week 42.4km - recorded distance last week -1.22km - difference Less food, more or less the same...

Another week. Another loss. -1 lb 2,790kcal - average energy consumption this week 2,428kcal* - average energy consumption last week +362kcal - difference 42.4km - recorded distance this week 54.95km - recorded distance last week -12.55km - difference * = some meals I have estimated since...

Hey George. I've been reading your thread and thought I would congratulate you. I like the idea that you've maintained your weight for at least a month - shows discipline and determination to succeed. If you want some advice: Be consistent, be persistent and be patient. Although I think you...

Last week 1 ¾ lbs loss This week's weigh-in 14 st. 8½ lbs. 3 ½ lbs loss this week! 2,428kcal =average daily consumption this week 2,498kcal = average daily consumption last week -70kcal = difference 54.95km = recorded distance this week 34.43km = recorded distance last week +20.52km =...

My first weigh in under 15st. I now weigh 14 st 13¾ lbs. ¾ lb loss this week 2,390kcal = average daily energy consumption this week 2,744kcal = average daily energy consumption last week - 354kcal = difference 34.58km = recorded distance this week 67.08km = recorded distance last week...

Exam this week. Been busy revising. In terms of weight loss. Past 3 weeks I have lost 1½lbs (½lbs/week). I now weigh 15st ½ lb I have thought about this and have concluded it could be due to all/combination of reasons: 1) 3 Weeks ago I had started strength training with my personal trainer so...

Hey thanks a lot. I'm 25 - not sure exactly what 'test levels tested' actually means? I did have a full blood test for something a while back. Only thing they concluded is I got a higher than average white blood cell count.

Thought I would give an update on the situation(s). Have been quiet probably due to it. I actually put on 1½ lbs. last week. Well it happened again. Apparently it was all in my head. Unrequited. Didn't hurt as much as the first one (First Cut is the Deepest!) but I still feel disappointed...

Looking for a new move. I have been attending college part-time for the past 3 years in my own time and expense. My last exam is in December so hopefully can move on into something in the area which I have studied.

Right, well... 1) Didn't get the job. Disappointed. Not the end of the world, though. I'm not sure I really wanted it for the right reasons. If I am honest with myself I probably was interested in the position as an excuse to see if a certain someone was still working there... 2) She does...

I've got a meeting this week. They want me to meet the team. Maybe a 'pre-interview'? Lol. Have been stressed lately, just thinking about her and what I should have done. I had this horrible idea that she left. It felt as if my cat just died. It's really strange because I don't really know her...

Thank you so much cynicalgirl. I heard that someone is taking a holiday sometime soon so I'm hoping she will be covering. We will see. If I don't see her again I know I will be upset. My own inaction and fear of rejection has stopped me progressing with life. This is something I am in the...

Thanks for taking the time. I seem to have lost temporary interest in this diary probably because I have not seen her for a month now. It's stressing me out to be honest. It's the regret not knowing - 'what if' 'should have' 'could have' etc etc. I have been practicing talking with other...

Updates: Current weight: 16st 11lbs Mid-term goal reached. I can now jog 8km without rest.

Updates: Current weight = 17st 7lbs Can now jog 5km without rest. Loz, that's true. I am really lucky in that aspect of my work! I have not seen her yet. I went twice last week and she was not there. Busy week this week not had time to go to other location. Feeling more positive though...

Oh my goodness. I feel so upset. My colleagues let me have the rest of the day off yesterday. After my lunch break I came back into the office. It seems my colleagues know me because they asked me if I was ok and eventually I started to cry, etc. They told me they think I am in a similar 'state'...

Ahh thanks Loz that's nice. That's a good way to think of it actually. Minerva, I can't thank you enough for your views and your personal experience. I like it how you write the truth directly - I value that. It did not sound patronizing to me and I am very pleased that you did not delete any...

You guys are the best, thank you for your concerns. Thanks Loz - in fact I am grateful to her because she perhaps unintentionally gave me a taste of experience what this world could offer. Something which I have never experienced before -- what was a doing in High School? Was I the only one...

Need all the virtual hugs now. I have only just began to feel better about myself...until I saw her yesterday. I always imagined how I would react if I ever saw her again. I don't think I was...quite ready. There was so many things I wanted to tell her. To thank her, to make sure she was ok...

Aww thanks Loz :D You make me happy saying that. You may be surprised to know that I did 3.5km (500m walk/500m jog) yesterday! Pleased for myself as the trainer only planned 2.5km. I noticed we went over our time...at the start of this whole process I can say I really had enough after...

These are good ideas. Wishing you well.

Hey good luck with your exam. I watched that horizon episode was very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Lost 4½ lbs this week. Averaged 1,861kcal/day through this week. (Target: 1,850/day). Lots of walking. 56.59 tracked miles this week. (Could be 10% inaccurate). I've got 3 'secret weapons' on days I want to 'indulge' to have something nice. 1) 36g porridge for breakfast (215kcal w/ s-s...

Thanks Pierce. Funnily enough today my employer said they will put pay for some new shirts. Quite happy! I don't think I have ever gone into a shop and bought an outfit. I just hate it -- probably to do with the whole self-confidence thing. I just rely on Birthday/Christmas presents from...

Non scale victory? Congrats!

That's a real bummer Minerva. How annoying. Someone crashed into me last year. Case still ongoing. Grr... So sorry to read about your cats. I seem to relate to them more than humans ^^

One of my colleagues said to me 'you look good' which I was surprised at - nice of him to say. I am lucky my colleagues are supportive of me, in fact they let me have about 10 mins extra break a day because they know the walking route I do on my lunch break... I know I 'should' feel better about...

Thank you everyone for your consideration. I really appreciate it. I have been tracking my walks since I got my phone. I have gone out everyday. I have walked approx 40 miles this last 7 days. I now weigh 19st 3½ lbs I still feel disgusted by myself. Even more determined to be classified as...

I felt really bad this morning. Still do actually. I was walking in fields local to me and about an hour passed and I literally sat down in the grass and cried. It seems even on the 111th day after declaring my (unrequited) love I am still affected by this. As I recovered and continued walking...

Thanks guys :D I really hope I will run up that hill when I am classified as 'healthy'. I remember my childhood friend running up that hill. I thought to myself "I wish I could do that" ... It would be a personal achievement if I could do that. Maybe I need to speak to my trainer? I'm a PC...

Thank you for your reply Minerva. I really appreciate it. If I am honest with you, I was thinking of deleting the whole thing (I know, I suffer from negative thinking). But since I am undergoing a period of transformation I am adopting a "just do it" attitude I just posted it, and pleased that...

Minerva. I have a confession to make. Yesterday I had a pizza, one of my favourite ones @ 1,768 kcal. What are Wotsits? 99kcal a bag? Don't worry about it too much. I actually think sometimes when that one thing is on your mind constantly there is nothing you can do but eat it (hence the...

Just to clarify. I am still walking. My trainer gets me to jog in ten second bursts now. Yesterday I did try jogging for a while certainly not up hill, lol! Another reason why I think I am motivated: I am beginning to realize I 'locked' myself in my bedroom playing computer games to avoid...

My personal trainer is away this week. I was off yesterday and it was such a nice day I took the initiative to do three laps around the fields in my local area non stop hills [steep] and all. Really proud of myself actually. Considering 3 months ago I could not even go up one hill without...

This week lost 2¾ lbs which means I now weigh 20st ¾lb Will be smashing through the 19s next week. Took car for service today. Walked a distance of 8.7 miles at a leisurely pace. Took 5 hours including lunch and a rest. Might also of had a cry in the woods, lol. Thanks for sharing your...

Thanks guys :D There is much more to lose. Just taking it one day at a time. The primary reason why I am trying to cut out artificial sweetners, more specifically aspartame, is because I was watching a documentary on YouTube called Sweet Misery. The idea came because my personal trainer is...

This week lost 3lbs. I have been doing a food diary. I seem to be comsuming 1,800kcal a day on average. This seems to be working for me. I am now trying to give up or at the very least severely reduce soft drink intank - especially that of the 'diet' kind (artificial sweetner). It will be...

This week I lost 3.5lbs. I started a food diary. I have been consuming no more than 1,800 calories each day last week except one day (2,070).

Thanks. Lost another 2lbs this week.

Thanks! I've lost another 2 lbs. All I am doing is exercising portion control (excuse the pun) and have been starting to brisk walk at least 3 times a week. For example I walked 6.4 miles today, left the bus early to walk and walked in my lunch hour. Astonishing for someone who previously...

OK. I have remembered I kept a diary a long time ago on the internet. I would like to revive it. Unfortunately I am still struggling with weight issues. I started again at February 2016. On 3rd February 2016 I weighed in at 22 st 6 lbs. On 6 April 2016 I weighed in at 21 st ½ lb. Guys I am...

Longer than ever. Now weigh 22 st 3 again. Feel fat as ever. Maybe I'll have a heart attack. Might make me be consistant. Pfff now I've joined slimming world. See what happens. So far I've lost more £ than lbs for **** sake.

Ok so I forgot to post this. But yesterday I lost a half-pound which is good. Getting into the swing of things again. Now weighting 21st1.25lb. Seems like a really, really, really, really long road!

Ok well this is my weight as of now. 21st1.75lb So I have managed to put on 3.25lb. Sigh.

Ok so I've updated my statistics a start. I hope you guys don't mind. I pre-dated it, I put it to 18/06/2012 since by my records that's my first weigh in at ww. It is a shame looking at those statistics since the total weight loss 3st5.5lbs. If I had stuck out when I *originally* inteded to...

Oh my goodness. Has it been that long already? Just looking back at my post and wow what can I say? CONGRATULATIONS for all the other people who have stuck it out. It is impressive too see all the people who have lost masses of weight, Healthy2010, Emma and Ria. I have finally remembered this...

31/07/2010 -3.75lbs This week has been quite hard. Went out two times this week, once at Red Hot World Buffet and the other at Nandos and later that day, McDonalds. Red Hot I had to estimate but I had the following: x8 Pizza slices vegestable x2 Chips x2 Vegestable...

Thanks guys! :D I am aiming for 1,500kcal at the minute but I am not sure if this is the right thing currently as I've read that the body could go into starvation mode or something evolutionary like that! Still researching at the moment.

Hiya Nice one, I also weigh on Saturday. Lost 2lbs too. Let's keep up the good work :D

Thank you very much. I appreciate it and really hope I can keep this up!

I have edited this first post to reflect recent changes. It seems I had lost motivation when I started this diary some 6 years ago. It was then revived 4 years ago and I have now decided it to revive it again. 'Third time lucky' maybe? Unfortunately for half my life I have been struggling with...

Thanks guys and that's a good idea :D Does anyone have one of those Nintendo Wii's? Because I heard of this thing called "Wii fit" not sure if it worth getting (I have wii already)

Hi there. My name is Mark. On Saturday, 17th July 2010 I was curious what my weight was after a long story which I will perhaps go into detail on another day: 22st 10lb 3/4oz (318lbs) On calculation of my BMI: 42 I am told that I am classifield as "Extremely Obese" "Enough is enough" I say...