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Well I didn't make my goal, but I did better than I thought I would. Stress has been a major factor for me, but I have come through learning some new and better ways to manage this and lessen the impact it has on me. SW 295 GW 280 (15lb loss) Final weight: 283.5lbs Total loss : 11.5lbs :happy:

So, after a couple of stressful weeks where I wasn't really up to it, and didn't have a lot of time to check in I finally got the courage to step on those scales again.. SW 295 GW 280 (WK 1) = 291.9 CW = 289 Goal = 15 lbs, lost so far = 6 lbs, remaining = 9 lbs to go (for the challenge)

mmm yes, the Banrock Station Frizzante is a lighter wine, and delicious. Not the usual sweet wine - its made with lychees, divine though.. This will be what I drink this weekend (a cheat weekend but hey, birthdays only come once a year).. I will have to look into the First Frost.

I have 2 resolutions for the New Year. 1 - to stop emotional eating 2 - to stop being so hard on myself when things don't go to plan or I have a bad day/week. they really merge into one I think. I have a tendency to get really upset with myself when I don't stick to the plan i.e. overeat/gorge on food, and punish myself.…

In spite of 2 parties to attend I think week one went really well for me. I managed to lose enough weight to stay on target, and also made a few new friends in here. Week 2 however is one day old and already one of the worst (stress related) week's of the year. Sitting here with 70 calories left in daily target with HUGE…

Well, this week went better than I thought it would. SW 295 GW 280 CW (WK 1) = 291.9 Goal = 15 lbs, lost so far = 3.1lbs, remaining = 11.9lbs to go (for the challenge)

Well done :) I just wanted to say good job also. You're making positive steps, aware of their importance, and working through solutions. And the scale has rewarded you ;). Just keep going, you CAN do it. I second the recommendation of the backpack, and foods like beans really do fill you up. You will also discover some…

HI Karen, new to the group, but had a similar dilemma with the wine. My tactic? I use a wine glass, and berocca - it fizzes, is nice with cool fresh water, and the wine glass makes me feel better ;) Bonus is I get some badly needed B vitamins.

Hello Everyone :) My husband likes to call me an "Islander" as I was grew up on Stewart Island ;) I have moved a lot around NZ, currently living in the Manawatu. With many ups and downs in my weight journey (more ups if I'm honest), I can no longer blame the large babies, ill health, medications etc and have decided to…

I have too many favourite quotes, I have them everywhere. The 3 currently on my desk at work (my second, almost first, home) are: “If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.” -Proverb "It always seems impossible until its done.” — Nelson Mandela. "Insanity: doing the same thing over and…

For me? the thing that works the most is the diary/log of my food. And making sure I update it as I go throughout the day, its very revealing. A diary without calories helped as the first step, however once I started with this site and VERY pleased to see it has NZ foods, it was even more revealing, and I can be more…

I will be doing lots of walking. (its the only exercise allowed to do at the moment as i've dislocated my kneecap twice in the last month). Twice a week my physiotherapist puts me through a gym programme of an hr so that will help too..

Well here goes... CW 295lbs GW 280lbs eek.

Hi Everyone, I am Hayley, from New Zealand. I would like to lose 15lbs by NYE - to prove to (remind) myself I can do it. My favourite colour is purple My favourite season is autumn - such a pretty time of year My favourite food is Chicken breast marinated with ginger and honey, stir fried with bok choy.. mmm... My…

Aha! Public accountability! The one sure way to make me stick to my new goals. I'd love to join in (long time reader, first time poster).