almost forgot to tell you the best bit!

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almost forgot to tell you the best bit!
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Wed, 05-04-2005 - 6:23pm

When I moved to the north island in February 2003, I weighed in at 110 kgs which converts to about 242 pounds. I went to see a surgeon about a breast reduction and he told me I was on the waiting list but was unlikely to get any surgery until I got my weight under 100kgs (220 pounds). I did change my diet and I was cycling 10kms and walking 2-5 most days but wasnt really noticing any weight loss. Well, since having gallstones and having to be very very careful about what I eat, and having a high energy job on top of that, I now weigh in at 85 kgs (187 pounds)- which is still overweight but hey, a darn site better than I was!! I dont have any clothes that fit me, I could camp in most of them!

So if anyone here is trying to lose weight and feeling like they are getting nowhere, I have to tell you that it is a real commitment to diet- not just going on a diet but a whole lifestyle change in the way you eat- and dont believe the bollocks about 30mins exercise a day being all you need- its more like 4 hours!


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Thu, 05-05-2005 - 8:32pm

Hey Ven, I almost believed that cow bit. While I was reading your post in your last thread, I had to read it twice; ie, "she what?.......Ahhhhhh. Haaaaaaaaaa!" Duh.


Glad your getting in shape. I know I could sure use it. I need to lose 30 pounds by the end of the month - Memorial Day Weekend in Pensacola!!!!!!! I know, not gonna happen (losing that amount of weight in such short time), but if I can at least lose it by July for my family reunion in New York, that would be super!


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Thu, 05-05-2005 - 11:04pm
ROFLOL...

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Thu, 05-05-2005 - 11:07pm
Duct Tape!... Won't that give out with my drooling

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Thu, 05-05-2005 - 11:09pm
LOL.... Sandra.. Join the Family~Chocolate Yes! Yum!

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Fri, 05-06-2005 - 12:42am
why would I want a breast reduction? You try carrying them around for a while and see how you feel! Its not just the backache, the not being able to sleep at night but I must have heard every single chauvinistic breast joke there possibly is! Its not just men, but no one seems to look at my face when they talk to me and it gets to the point where I have trouble going out in public by myself- and then shopping for clothes is another matter!

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Fri, 05-06-2005 - 12:47am

thanks!

I dont know that I have more energy because in doing more each day I am knackered at the end of it, I think I go to bed earlier now than ever before.


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Fri, 05-06-2005 - 2:31am
you know what else I think contributes to weight loss? I think its having happy hormones floating around in the old body instead of bitchy ones!!

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Fri, 05-06-2005 - 2:31am
Thanks Cat! its been so cool to come back online and find everyone's messages. Might even be able to find some before and after photos one day :-)

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Fri, 05-06-2005 - 2:35am
thanks Ting! I have been an inspiration to myself even, lol!

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Fri, 05-06-2005 - 2:25pm

You nut!