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How are you going? I hope you are well! :) Yep, he tried to contact me......I am just ignoring him, as far as I am concerned we are over and there is no reason to contact me. I know that sounds harsh!

Hey Thanks for the reply. Crunches....yep do them too! Also, do the captain's chair. I asked three person trainers at the gym and they said that using the medicine ball (cause it is 8 pounds) will build strength. Still, I never know know whether or not to believe personal trainers. Oh, I do...

Hey Tracey I don't know what happened but I will say this ....... you have a right to have your opinions. I'm not sure about what is being said about the CD and selling it on ebay to a diabetic? Hmm...all I can say is that people need to take responsibility for their own health. I am a...

Thanks for your reply.......I enjoy reading your answers:)

Thanks ....you are a sweetie!:) Thanks for the hugs!:) Oh, can you please tell me how I can post my pics of my weight loss like you have at the bottom of your page......? Thanks!

Hello:) I was using a 8 pound mecidine ball whilst I was doing my sit ups tonight and this guy at the gym told me it does not benefit my stomach muscles to use a medicine ball. He was just using the gym, so I thanked him for his advice but I just kept doing my sit ups with the medicine ball...

Minilady Thank you...you are so sweet:) It's okay.......I am just going to keep working hard, studying hard, counting calories and exercising.Why? Success is the BEST revenge. I intend to be successful and happy! He left because he did not love me anymore,,,,,, these things happen and...

Hey! I cannot say which is the correct approach to weight loss for you and I have NEVER had the bypass. I do know people who have had the lapband and they have achieved fantastic results. The only advice I could really give is listen to yourself and try to attend a support group for people...

Thanks!:)

Hello beautiful people :) Because I love asking questions, thought I'd post some and if you have the time or want to you could answer them........ 1. Do you keep a written record of what you eat? 2. Do you drink 8 glasses or more of water per day? 3. Have you reached a plateau? If so...

Hello:) I know everyone is different but sweetie please be careful with starving yourself. I know you are a responsible adult and can make informed decisions so I say the following out of concern...... please eat, your body is the only body you will have so be nice to it. Anyway, I will...

Hey Tracey I am fine! :) I asked him about and he basically said he wanted a 'naturally slim woman' and he had found one. I left and asked him to get out ..... he has gone and a note was left on the table. I guess all the signs were there that he was cheating but for some reason I was in...

Thanks for the reply......You are sweet! I did ask him last night what his problem is and I go more than I bargained for. I AGREE with you ...... I needed to ask this question! Thanks for your help.......you are lovely! :)

Hello My name is Michelle and I count calories. Before doing this, I tried everything but it was something about counting calories that just fits with me! I have a small treat everyday.....100 calories (and yes it's usually chocolate! lol) I am 34 years of age and work as a relief teacher...

OMG, sorry to hear about the disagreement. Are you okay? Don't worry it's only one day.......I know you can do this! :) Can I please post some things that I did to help quit smoking and keep dieting and exercising? Hang in there, K? BIG HUGS!!!:)

Thanks for the replies beautiful people :) I enjoyed reading your reponses

Hello! I used to feel hungry all the time too and even if I ate everything my heart desired I still felt hungry.....so I know how you feel! This is what worked for me....... I worked out that my emotions were connected to food. Once I started dealing with my emotions and no looking to food...

well done on your weight loss......excellent work! I LOVE calories counting too:)

Hello beautiful people:) I was just wondering what that moment was when you said to yourself, 'that's it I am losing weight'? Did something happen or did you just decide one day to lose weight. Thanks! Have a great day Cheers Michelle

I colour my hair now! I was too ashamed to get it done when I was bigger...... I know this will sound silly to a lot of people

Everyone has slip ups...... we are HUMAN! My only advice would be to learn from it......what will you do differently next time? I lost approximately 35 kilos and believe me I had slip ups! Everyone does! I just asked myself, 'what will I do differently next time'? Next time, I had a...

At work at the moment...... I am on a break, so thought I would login and write in my journal. I am enjoying eating the extra calories.......I love the extra sweet potatoe I ate last night. I am going straight to RPM after work tonight! My weight has remained the same...... phew! I kept...

Well done for making it through the first day. EXCELLENT WORK! :) Can I give you on bit of advice? Exercise and drink lots of water. I know you will do this! Oh, to answer your questions: no I haven't had a cigarette since the first day of counting calories and starting my weight loss...

Thanks Kate! You are so sweet! I cannot believe you are sharing this information for free when it is your job to tell people this! THANK YOU SO MUCH.....you are excellent! :) Okay, I will add 200 calories for week one and two, then back it off to 100 calories. I am so nervous when I add...

Kate, beautiful Kate, NEVER feel you have to say sorry for your opinion when it is expressed to me. I asked for opinions and that what I got......I wanted outside opinions and I think you are fantastic! I thank you for being honest with me! Have a great day! Cheers Michelle

Thanks for your reply and your comments!:) You are not nosey,,,,,,you are just naturally caring! My weight loss? I seem to be getting told I am still chubby......I had a bit of a rant about this on another thread. I just thought all the fat/chubby comments would stop and then i started...

Someone has already given you excellent advice but I thought I'd add my 2 cents worth too! LOL Anyway, I am a fussy eater too. Hence, I tried a lot of different things but calorie counting worked for me. I thought it was a good approach for me because I was in control of what I consumed and it...

You can do this! :) I gave up smoking the same day I started trying to lose weight. Let us know how you are going!

Name: Michelle Current weight: 55 kgs (around 9 stone, I think!) Height: 5'5 Diet: Calorie counting Oh, could someone please tell me how to post pics? THANK YOU!:)

Enjoy the journey!:) Before you know it, you will be at goal weight! I know you can and will do this!

Thanks Tracey! You are a star!:)

Thanks for your reply! :) Hmm...I think I do need to work on my self esteem. Work has free counselling so I will look into it. Your response did not offend me.....IT HELPED ME...thank you! That is such a kind offer to PM me about meditation. I would love that....thank you!

First day of maintaining......I was going to try losing more weight but I think I will just maintain for a while. I upped my calories by 100, so today I ate 1,400 calories. I typically eat 1,300 calories. I was so nervous doing this, I kept thinking I would put on weight instantly.....I...

Of course you will be looking at calories for maintence in the near future. I know you will be a successful slimmer!:) Thank you for your help! You are a star!!!

Hey! Thanks for the replies.....my weight is 55kgs and I am 5'5. I was reflecting on all the advice that has been been given to me (I really appericate it!) I know that I was so happy when I reached 55 kgs because I went (and still go) to the gym 6 times a week. That has been a challenge...

Hello I reached my goal weight and I look at myself and think, 'is this really as good as I am ever going to get?' Then I get really depressed because I expected to look better. People still comment on my weight (in a negative way) and tell me I could stand to lose an additional 5 kgs...

Hey Kate Thank you so much for your support and guidence. Now I feel horrible asking you stuff because nutrition is your job and I am getting this information for FREE from you! :) Anyway, I will ask and if I annoy you too much with questions, please tell me, k? 1. I am so scared of...

Hello I had huge problems with binge eating and occassionally still do. I just wanted to share what has worked for me and ask other what they have done to stop binge eating. Anyway, here's what I did (I hope it helps at least one person):) One of my biggest problems was binge eating. To...

Thanks for the information....that's great. :) I might increase my calories by 50-100 per week, so I can get used to it. Thanks for the information...you are a star!

Hello I am new and my name is Michelle I have lost 35 kilos or approximately 77 pounds. I am not completely happy with my weight loss but I would like to maintain it for a while. I go to the gym 6 times a week (four times ...RPM and twice for weight lifting/training). At present, I am 5'5...

That's okay Kate! Have fun teaching Body Balance and thanks for your replies.....you are a sweetie!:)

Hello BIG HUGS! I had the same problem when I started calorie counting. I just hung in there and the results came very slowly. I did up my calories and it did help my weight loss. Oh, drinking lots of water helped too. Oi and I kept a food journal to make sure I was eating the correct...

Hello Kate Yes, I sure do. My job is inactive so I go to the gym 6 nights a week. I do RPM or Spinning (the stationary bike class) 4 nights a week and weight training for an hour 2 nights a week. Thanks for the reply!

I gave up smoking and lost 35 kilos..... I gave up smoking the same day I started my diet. My weight loss was a bit slow.....I lost about 1 kilo the first week and then lost 500grams per week for about 6 weeks..... then I started losing 1 kilo a week. I drank heaps of water, exercised...

Hello I have posted this in the calorie counting section too.....I hope that's okay! I am new and my name is Michelle I was wondering if I could ask for a bit of help. I have lost 35 kilos or approximately 77 pounds. I am not completely happy with my weight loss but I would like to maintain...

Hello I am new and my name is Michelle I was wondering if I could ask for a bit of help. I have lost 35 kilos or approximately 77 pounds. I am not completely happy with my weight loss but I would like to maintain it for a while. I utilised calorie counting, exercise and drinking water...