KimofTas Member

Hi I'm Kim ... 40 in 10 days so I thought I'd join this happening thread. I've been lazy and inactive for about 7 years and now that I'm going to be 40 have decided that enough is certainly enough. Last New Years Eve I quit smoking without relapsing so I figure if I can manage that, I can lose this weight. Currently 117kgs…

Maybe their points system doesn't focus on cals?

I was wondering about this too! I'll follow this thread with interest ...

I take notice of the body shapes of athletes in each different sport (cycling, for example) and cyclists/swimmers/runners have the longest lines in their body and their hips are especially small (yay!) so I cycle on the stationery bike like my life depends on it doing sprints just like in the Tour de France hehehe. Also,…

I agree and this is exactly what I had to do to get me started and focused. Now, if I have the urge to go and eat the treats that my husband has in the cupboard, I remember how it feels after I've eaten that whole chocolate bar or bag of chips (ashamed, weak etc) and I go grab a carrot instead. That's kind of what's gotten…

I wouldn't worry, as such. Worry is a negative emotion that serves no useful purpose so toss it out and just get on with it :) You'll be much better for it! Just take it step by step.

Hi there hulkpirate :) Don't worry. A lot of us have felt just the same at one time or another. I specifically felt the hunger just after eating but after choosing more nutritious, homemade foods - the majority being fresh veges (raw) for the new me - now I'm finding it's going quite well and I can't actually eat too much…

Oooh you look so lovely! I had a red dress that I loved too .. a looong time ago. I was just looking through some of the stored clothes I have and that I love. Can't wait to wear them again soon!

Thanks pincushion! I would never have found that on my own :smiley:

I'm only 17 days in but this time is really the only time I've actually started with a vengeance and have kept going past a couple of days. Lost 4.5kgs in those 17 days and this time I have an actual plan and am enjoying exercising. I think the only difference is that I didn't overthink it this time, didn't plan in my head…

You look beautifully curvy in all the right ways and for all the right reasons. It really makes no difference what one other soul thinks - it's what you feel that matters.

Me three!

I totally get it. I spent a lot of time thinking just as you are. Then I got out of my own head and just did it. Much simpler.

Jenn, it's people just like you that have endured so much hardship in life (then bounced back and decided to change things up from now on) that are truly the strong and inspiring people! Thanks for sharing your story and pics.