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Oh thank goodness!! Weight is shifting again - lost 1.2kg since Monday...so relieved!!

Yay Helen!!! So happy for you!!!

You're probably right- I don't count carbs but I track with my fitness pal and checked- it suggests 197 g of carbs per day. So sorry about that That being said, I seem to average about 60g of carbs per day do maybe I should look at increasing that too!! Particularly since I have stalled with my weight loss the last few weeks...

Thanks Kelli! I don't actually have a dietician at the moment that i am seeing regularly. I agree about the two days at 500 cal- that won't be a problem!! I will give it another week with what I am doing and if still no good then will try as you've suggested!

Hi guys. Still stalled with my weight- worse than that actually- the scales said I had out on a kg but I re-weighed the next day and it had gone and I was back to my stall weight. So guess what my response to this was on Sunday night???? To overeat You'd think I had learned nothing this past year! So I had an attack of the guilts afterwards *cuethepityparty* I know what I should be doing- staying the course, shaking up what I am eating etc but I am so freaking tired at the moment!! I am finding it hard to eat and to care about eating well when I do eat. It's pretty stupid and I have been so lucky up until this point!! I just have to suck it up and hold the course... But man, this last 15 kg is a killer!!!

Hi all. I eat about 600-700 cal per day on average but I am still trying to lose weight. I have lost about 185 pounds but still want to lose about another 35. I have hit a stall the last two weeks which I am bummed about. It is the first one I have had really. I need to do more exercise than I am I think and mix it up. I will try that this week and see if it helps.

Wow that is so sad. I am not on the Facebook page anymore so I wasn't aware but my thoughts and prayers are with the family. It makes you realise just how lucky you are!!

Hi guys- end of week 2 of my challenge. Exercise wise I shook things up - added different exercises to my old routine so although I am not working out longer it seems harder so I am hoping to see it on the scales. Or off the scales rather... I realised that I am quite excited by the prospect of losing these last 15kg. It's a lot but a reasonable amount to go rather than the 100 kg I had to lose which felt impossible. It's my birthday today and I suppose it's been a time of reflection for me. It's been a huge year and I have really got a lot to be thankful for. Things are so different now and I can't wait for the coming year. It's odd though - I am almost more excited about my sleeve-versary next month than my actual birthday lol. Hope you're all well and your own personal challenges are on track!! Little motivation for exercise on the cold Monday morning: nobody ever compliments you for sleeping in (I saw this on Facebook and quite liked it Cheers Liss

Yeah - within 48 hours I was back in for emergency surgery etc. I am all good now though!!

I know Misty!! I just love salad these days!! Haven't had subway but if I get stuck will give it a go Feeling a bit bummed- lost 0.2 kg last week. Thinking I might be in another stall- here's hoping things get moving soon. Will keep on going for another week but if it is no good then I will call the dietician for some help. Sigh... Hope your Mondays going better than mine cheers Liss

Hey all- how is the 10 week challenge going for those of us who signed on? I had hoped to say it was going well but not so much in fact I have exercised only four days this week so am feeling a bit off... Planning to go for a run tomorrow though - start a new week off right!! Will weigh in on Monday so won't know if it's affected my weight loss or not... Hope you're doing better than I am!! Cheers Liss

Good luck for tomorrow Helen!!! Be looking forward to hearing from you post-sleeve

I think this is totally normal to feel like this. Not only did you have the complication but you're also probably disappointed that you haven't had the sleeve as planned. These things add up and can leave you feeling pretty anxious. I agree that distraction can be helpful and also just weighing up the pros and cons. The anxiety is just one of the cons and when you see it written down it can help put it into perspective. There should be a hospital social worker too- ask for a chat to talk it out with them- again anxiety is at it's worst when you're feels g alone and vulnerable. Keep talking about it and problem solving the concerns you're raising- as much as you can. Once you make this choice to proceed, you can then use some basic strategies like identifying if it is a real problem in the now or a projected problem/ future problem. Ask yourself "is there anything I can do about this right now?" If so, make a plan and then DO it. If not, then try to sit back from the problem and acknowledge that it hasn't happened so I can leave that alone. Doesn't always work but if you keep at it I guarantee you will feel better!! All the best! Thinking of you and hope the week goes fast and you'll be sleeved before you know it Cheers Liss

Sorry to hear Helen but at least you're okay and i hope things go well for you until Friday. All the best, Liss

Hi everyone, Aussiegirl - lol it's the overall goal that matters not a day life happens! It was raining here on the first day of my challenge so I couldn't go for a run. Don't sweat it- just do what you can when you can!! Misty the fish cakes sound good!! I am totally craving them now Cold issues- I have been cold since the surgery. It's not as bad as when I was in hospital but it's still bad lol. I had a lovely moment today where a work colleague told me I was "fading away" lol. Considering I still want to lose 10-15 kg more I thought it was a nice thing to hear helped motivate me to go jogging tonight! Good luck to the new Sleevers! Hope you're all well!! Cheers Liss

I agree with Kelli- it seems to be totally normal. I even managed to gain weight in the first 10 weeks at one point- and I was in hospital on TPN (so nothing to eat or drink) for the entire time!! So it's not that you're doing anything wrong. It's just your body adjusting! My best advice is to stop weighing for a little while, like a week or two if you're following the plan then you will lose and you will stress less if you weigh less- this means you're producing less cortisol which means you're body will be working more effectively and will actually help with weight loss Cheers Liss

Day 1 week 1: 10 week challenge Hello to all!! Thanks to everyone who is joining me on the 10 week challenge! I love hearing about your goals! My goals for the 10 weeks are: To ensure that my calorie intake is over 500 calories every day To exercise 5 days per week- weights and yoga To increase my running every time I go out which should be at least twice per week Desired outcome: 10 kg lost over the challenge Can run 1.5km by end of the challenge Improved flexibility and strength by the end of the challenge How? Planning! Yoga in the morning every work day, longer strength training session in the evening Running on the weekend (weather permitting)- will substitute yoga if weather is poor- no strength training on weekends I will cook and freeze meals this weekend for lunches and dinner to help with calorie intake/ nutrition Reward: Pamper day at spa- facial, massage etc What about you guys? Cheers Liss

Brilliant Kelli!! Welcome on board!! Love your goals! Today is day 1 week 1!

That is brilliant Kelli!! It's such an awesome feeling!! I haven't hit a small yet but am looking forward to when I can!!

Oh I thought of another new like today- sexy night wear there isn't too much around that is cute and sexy when you're pushing a size 26... Bought some lovely things today in a size 12!!! That just never gets old