Trips Diary - Page 23

Dedeemay · #**441** 25-10-2008, 09:16

WOW, well done Trips!! YOU are truly inspiring to me!

Its amazing what a buzz we get when the numbers go down isn't it? I can't wait to see the zeros myself. You are proof that perseverance is rewarded!

You go girl!

SassyK · #**442** 25-10-2008, 10:28

Trips! Under 100kg... and not just a little bit under, either. You've smashed it. I's such an important milestone... double digits. Yay! You'll be under 90kg in no time.

I'm soooooo incredibly proud of you. You must look ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. No wonder you're getting so many compliments.

I'm so excited to see how far you've come. You're a super star.

Faithy · #**443** 25-10-2008, 16:33

Oh WOW Trips.. so incredible.. good for you!!!! It's such a wonderful feeling hey.. not long to go now!!!

HUGS XXX

thenewvee · #**444** 25-10-2008, 21:21

Congrats Trips!!! Fantastic news to hear you are in double digits now!

Sorry to hear about your hubby and son's terrible misfortunes with their arms. You have done so well to stay strong and committed with such difficult times! You ARE Woman and you ARE Strong!! Give yourself a big pat on the back!!

It's a very interesting journey as this new slim body emerges. It can be quite scary as well, as it is new territory! I'm at the verge of all of that myself now, and I have to admit, I'm terribly excited by it all!

Keep going strong and hugz to you!

Vee

Trips · #**445** 31-10-2008, 22:18

Somtime in the 8th month.... feeling a bit 'down' for want of a better word. I feel like I've come a long way, and yet I still have a long way to go. I've been hungry the last week or two, obviously I'm well past the point of deviating, I dont think I could even if I wanted too, but lately it seems my body (or mind) has been craving something. Maybe it has something to do with the fact I'm exhausted, I'm running around most days, and I dont seem to spend any time these days thinking about where my head is at. Not a good thing really, considering I'm governed in all I do by my mindset. And yet there are ALOT of issues I've purposefully buried because they are too difficult to address right now. My prime aim on this journey of self, has always been to maintain a firm focus on the task at hand - to lose my weight. The process for achieving this, has taken me to places I held deep down, and yet there is alot more going on that I fail to address - for now. How this is truly impacting on my progress I dunno, maybe I'm reading too much into it, but I guess I know at some point there will come a time when I need to think about 'stuff'. Confronting my demons, confronting my fears, addressing my issues is a necessity at some stage. I think this realisation is worrying me to be honest. And yet I think I also know, that in order to move forward I am going to need to. Ahhhh why is life so complex??? Sometimes I wish I didnt 'think' the way I do, it's so damn difficult!

Much love,
Trips xxxx

Annabelle Joy · #**446** 31-10-2008, 22:30

Congratulations on your fantastic achievement to date, Trips. So much of what you've said I've felt also. I wish we could transfer the attitude to remaining 100% on to others who struggle.

So sorry to hear of your menfolk's troubles. Oliver must think he's just like his Dad.

Yes, it can be hard at times, but in reality if you know you are not going to deviate under any circumstances it's also easy.

AJ

Kohinoor · #**447** 01-11-2008, 00:16

Hi Trips,

Aww, sorry to hear you sounding so "down"

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Somtime in the 8th month.... feeling a bit 'down' for want of a better word. I feel like I've come a long way, and yet I still have a long way to go. I've been hungry the last week or two, obviously I'm well past the point of deviating, I dont think I could even if I wanted too, but lately it seems my body (or mind) has been craving something. Maybe it has something to do with the fact I'm exhausted, I'm running around most days

From what I read, I'm not overly surprised. I think we all know that a Mum's job is the most stressful and tiring of all. And with the accidents with your menfolk, that could only multiply that load. So, yeah, "running around" would be an understatement....

Re the "hungry" bit, could it be another looming weight drop? But then, you'd know that by now....

Seems to me, for the last several months, you have been carrying the load for the whole family, and that must have an effect too (i.e. exhausted). Any chance of a "pick-me-up" weekend, or even a day "just for you"?

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I still have a long way to go

It must seem like that, Trips, but is it really? You have brought yourself to a much healthier place already with only a few short months to go. You're on the "home run" now, where every Kg makes so much more difference than they ever did before.

Hang in there darl - and cut yourself some special treats to reward yourself (if you are not already) for achieving SO MUCH already.

Big hugs to you for being such a go-er - you sounded like it from day one.... Over 2/3rds of the way to goal now

Slimmer of the Year 2009 - that's YOU, Trips !!!

Make it so...

Hugs,

Koh

Shanara · #**448** 02-11-2008, 21:31

Hi Trips

I am fairly new in here but have stumbled upon your diary and thought I would say hi.

Fantasic work so far and I am sure you will ace the next part of the journey as well. I will also have a long journey in here so am reading of your journey with interest as to what lies in store. I find at the momment i just take one meal, one day at a time. The other seems tooo daunting however seeing your results inspire me to know that it is possible

Thank you for your journey
Shanara

Trips · #**449** 01-12-2008, 17:13

It's been way too long. Believe it or not I've been so consumed with work and family life that I've had very little time to check in here. I miss this place. I remember back to the start of my journey when I used to log in, or be here at every moment I could. I guess I needed the support then, and now I'm more confident in myself, and in being able to follow my journey without needing that.

I suppose in a way that's a wonderful thing. I have so much more confidence now, and I know I WILL reach my goal weight one day. That day isnt so important now. Strange that.

Initially it's all I could think about. I guess alot of it had to do with the philosophy that I'd be happy when I was at goal... that I'd do this/or that when I was at goal. Gratefully goal doesn't represent this now. I guess I've changed so much it's amazing really. I am happy now. I am content, and goal will be a wonderful achievement but it won't 'make' the person I've become. Every tiny step of this journey and all the people influencing and encouraging me have shown me this.

Nothing brings it home more than at my 4yr old's Christmas party last week. It was at the Roller Skating Rink, and before I knew it I thought why not.... and I went for it. I put on the skates and around I went. I would NEVER have done that at 153 kgs. But I did it at 90kgs. Not at goal, but not worth standing back and waiting until I'm there either. It's time now to try new things and enjoy life. That's the bottom line.

How much do we put off because we lack confidence and self esteem. NO more people!! Not for me anyway. If I think it, now I do it!!! It really is choice. I guess that's the lesson I've learned from this experience to date. I choose my destiny. I choose my fate. I choose what and how I'll respond to all those obstacles and challenges put in front of me. We all do.

It's not enough to say, but it was too hard... nothing is impossible. And nothing is too hard unless you make it so. You can always find a way. I have remained deviaiton free for 9 months now. Don't think it can't be done. It can.

Obstacles are merely those frightfull things you see when you take your eyes off your goals. Dream big. Especially at Christmas, and remember, like we say at the Clinic, food is only a source of fuel for your body. It's not the memory you hold in your heart. Enjoy life, enjoy family and friends, enjoy being social, but dont make the focus on food!

Much love,
Beck xxxxxxx

Kohinoor · #**450** 01-12-2008, 17:46

Hi Trips,

I was missing you !!! I even checked back on the weekend to see if I'd missed a diary entry..... But here you are, and, once more, saying a mouthful !!!

You are sounding SO good - and I have a big smile on my face after reading that.

Go the roller skates !!! Go the enjoyment of family life !!!

Go the "living day to day while you stride toward your goal"... And go the "letting go" - the goal is still there, and you will make it - but, you're right, it doesn't need to fill each day. You KNOW it's there, it's achievable, and that one day you'll come around the corner and there it will be - right in front of you.

Go, Trips. You're the awesome !!

Have a top day (week, month even) - looking forward to your next report and all the new things you've been getting up to

Hugs,

Koh

thenewvee · #**451** 01-12-2008, 19:49

Wow, Trips, almost 65kgs!! What an awesome loss to date! And you are looking fab to boot!!!

You have done and are doing so well, and you just keep going, no matter what life throws at you! It's so true that food is just fuel, and it's an important lesson for us all to learn that food is NOT the focus of everything, we have just cultivated the habit of making it so, and like all habits, we have to work at breaking it! You make it sound so easy!

So happy to hear from you again and to see your fab results to date!
Keep going strong and keep living life to the fullest!

Vee

Kohinoor · #**452** 01-12-2008, 20:43

And now, the ticker update !!!

Less than 20Kgs to go ???

WOW !!!! You must be in that "fast" part now (you know, when you lose another Size every 3 -4 weeks) !! And you madly scramble for your credit card

Woohoo !! Go, Trips !!

Koh

Shanara · #**453** 01-12-2008, 20:48

Wow Trips

Your post is an inspiration. Go the rollerskating Mum!

Blessings
Shanara

hexi2 · #**454** 02-12-2008, 11:52

OMG Trips

I haven't checked in with your diary in ages....and look at you! Looking fab, enjoying life and rollerskating! In other words 'living'! I think we stop living when we have issues with our weight and loosing it gives us the confidence we never knew we had inside...and that is what this journey is REALLY about...

Well Done - get your skates on honey!

polly · #**455** 02-12-2008, 23:39

Hi Trips
i have loved reading your diary - you are a great writer and so inspirational. Congratulations on your achievements - the roller skating is going on my list .. dust off the rollerblades.... you have a great attitude and i hope to read more soon
Polly

Trips · #**456** 22-12-2008, 14:30

The funniest thing in the world happened (ok that's a slight exaggeration!) yesterday, I pulled a thigh muscle mastering my tricks on the trampoline! Yes people, you heard me correctly, I was jumping on the trampoline and quite honestly that is something I never thought I'd be saying! The kids wanted a 'tramp off' and I thought to myself, if they can do it... so can I. Unfotunately my "triple twist, I'm a chicken, look I'm flying" combo did not go precisely to plan, but the laughs from the audience made the jump worthwhile nonetheless!

All is great in my world. I am loving Christmas. I am loving not feeling tired, I am loving enjoying the lights with the kids, I am loving playing outside and realising my body can move in ways it hasnt for a long time, I am even loving cooking with the kids and surviving the need to eat all the festive treats I adore because the memories I'm making as we do these activities and the things I am storing inside my heart are worth more than food anyday.

There are things I crave, and would love right now, not least of which is a glass of alcohol, but I'm staying strong. I set myself a goal - to be 85kgs by Christmas, and this morning that goal eventuated. So, it's worth it! To stay strong. And to keep reminding myself why I'm doing this. Why I'm worth it. Why food is only a fuel source for my body.. it's nothing more. This is definately a tough time, probably the toughest so far, and as I get ever closer to my ultimate goal weight I find it harder to stick to the plan. But having said that, I have NO intention of deviating either. It just means I need to be stronger!

God Bless everyone, and may Christmas represent what is truly important - good memories and happy times with family and friends.

Much love,
Trips xxxxxx

maria1969yellow · #**457** 22-12-2008, 15:43

You go girl! you are so funny that is something I would do... Anyhow does that mean you deserve a massage??

Congrats on your goal for 85 b4 christmas.. Thats awesome.

Thanks for your chats also see you in the new year.

Maria

thenewvee · #**458** 24-12-2008, 11:57

Merry Christmas, Trips!

Have a terrific holiday!

Vee

hexi2 · #**459** 19-01-2009, 10:02

Hey Trips

How are things with you? All waiting on an update!

km64 · #**460** 19-01-2009, 13:03

Hey Trip - I just love what you have to say about creating memories with your kids and just how precious that is - my kids just little and I look forward to a future where they don't remember me being fat (just know it through photos). The thought of all the school holidays, christmases, birthdays, etc waiting for us (and the little times of fun riding bikes and walks with the pooches on weekends) is got me started because I want to be around a long time to hopefully enjoy this with my grandkids as well (and be the active fit kind of grandma, not a fat old lady who can barely move)!! Thanks for the reminder of all the little moments that make up a fabulous life and are worth so very much more than a few cookies when I'm depressed!

Cheers - Kay.