Faithy's Diary

[Annabelle Joy]

You look fantastic, Faithy. Difficult to reconcile that happy woman with the tears you described.

AJ

[Faithy]

LOL I know AJ... weird huh...

Koh.. You've made me cry.. actually I cried last night too.. you guys are all so awesome.. but Koh, it means SOO much to me that you're so excited for me.. I can feel it & it means so much.. I just cant describe to you how important you being there for me has been to me.. someone you dont even really know.. You're so amazing..

It's not really sinking in I dont think.. everyone around me is asking me if I've realised what I've done, what I have achieved.. and I can honestly say NO.. I have NO idea.. it's all so surreal.. I know that to me the battle feels like it's only just about to begin.. I've done the easy part.. I know that probably sounds quite weird but when you think about it it's not.. sure it's been tough at times.. but I just quite simply followed the letter 100%.. I'm sure the re-feed will be much the same.. follow it 100% (guess I'll know when I get it LOL).. but then what..

I know I'll have those triggers, those cravings.. the emotional side of food that I know is still lurking there in the back corners of my brain.. For now I push them aside.. I now need to keep them there or boot them out the door..

I see images of myself & believe it or not in some pics I think I still look fat.. I know I have to work on that too.. cause I also know that in reality I have bones sticking out where I never knew I had them (LOL)

Anyway to ALL of you who have followed my journey so far.. thank you SOO incredibly much.. and Koh.. dont you EVER change.. YOU my friend are the most precious gem of all..

HUGE HUGSSS XXX

[FotoHijinx]

Hey now there's my Faithy girl - looking hot and happy again.

So glad that you have had a great outcome with your job hon - they know they've got a great asset in you and don't want to let you go - good on them for recognising it.

Love you lots

Irene

[Pudge]

AWESOME Faithy. You look great.
pudge

[shrinking_moi]

Originally Posted by Kohinoor

Hi Faithy,

I'm sure I've read on here that 6Kg is one clothing size. Now, I'm not sure, as MOST "sizes" seem to go up/down in 2's - I RARELY read of "Size 11" or "Size 9" - I think "a clothing Size per 6Kg" is usually accepted as "2 clothing Sizes per 6Kg". Or, would that be "1 clothing Size is 3Kg"?

Anyway, I THINK I'd be right in going with the accepted norm - if anyone can comment on this, please do.....

So, how's this for a "Faith calendar" (I think you said you are around size 18 now - and that your weight loss is steady at 6 - 7 Kg per month):-

Early Dec - Size 16
Early Jan - Size 14
Early Feb - Size 12
Early Mar - Size 10
Early Apr - Size 8 (and at refeed?)

Umm - I don't think we should go too much lower - otherwise you'll be shopping in 10 year old girls' shops

Keep on doing it 100% for you and that is your future, girl - and you've created it all for yourself by your dedication to the program (and WHAT a program, eh? Cheers to Santa).

As Andy would say - you are a true blue champion, and such an inspiration,

Koh

Just found this when reading through your diary....

[ropemaha]

now listen hear faithy girl.....today is NOT the day for you to be using that new avatar of yours....for petes sake, you look unbelievably beautiful, young, vibrant, sexy and skinny......

didnt you stop to think how this may impact on me....with my 400grm loss

serioulsy tho, you are a spunk mate.....yr man must be trembling in his boots....

pen

[ropemaha]

hey faithy, hexi just pointed out your new photos to me.....again i am gobsmacked, you look incredible....slimmer of the year for sure...that one of you from behind in the old jeans is just unbelievable.....i can see that on the front of a magazine.....

words cant describe you faithy, you really are indescribable

cheers pen

[bruni]

Put your hands up in the air and say yyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhh...Faithy you look absolutely gorgeous, stunning, breathtakinglybloodybeautiful you are Cohens slimmer of the year '08 - seeing you makes me realise that
I WILL do this and succeed and reach my goal weight - I've said it before and I'll say it again..you are such an inspiration...hey sexymamma
your world is your oyster (have I got that one right??!!)...

Jules

[nunzi]

Hey Faithy,

I would just like to say YOU ROCK!!! You look awesome and the encouragment and inspiration you are to us on these boards is unmeasurable. Thanks for your posts, i really enjoy reading and seeing the changes and hearing about the highs and lows, you are keeping me on track.



Nunzi

[Annabelle Joy]

I know exactly what you mean about having done the easy part, Faithy. I feel exactly the same way. The diet and refeed are just a matter of following the rules exactly. For the rest of our lives we have to follow a set of guidelines, and we can include all those foods that got us to the point where starting Cohen's was the only solution. We will have to take one day at a time for the rest of our lives.

AJ

[lush29]

Hi Faithy

WOWIi just looked at your photos you look amazing

Such an inspiration to me as I am fairly new to all of this

And have taken on board your thoughts about 100% and that is the only way to go

Thanks heaps for all the information in your diary is fantastic and heaps of great hints and thoughts

You be proud of your effort and enjoy your new body

Lush

[bitten]

hello faithy-

we do not know each other. today is my day one. you have been so kind to post in my diary and i offer the same kindness right back at you.

OMG. what you have done is mind blowing. i have tears in my eyes, just thinking about how far you have come and how quickly and WOWOWWOW!

please be kind and gentle with yourself.

you are brand new in a way, too. (brand new to your body and how you fit into this 'smaller' world.)

just a smaller, brand newbie. be brave. you can do this, all of this and you are so, so worth it.

i am in awe of your journey. thank you

i read in your first post that you did not think you would make it to goal by your birthday in may.

well, i'd like to wish you a happy birthday, a bit early.
you have already given yourself the best pressie EVER.

bitten

[Jeannie]

Faithy I am just catching up with your diary.. WOW.. I am so sorry to read of the heart ache you have been through recently.. I am sure you have made the right desicion. When you have completed your re feed and with a bit more knowledge and experience under your belt regarding the job, you are going to make the bestest Manageress.. I just want to know where you have dissappeared too? There is nothing left of you girl.. You look awesome.. forget the shop, you belong on TV, hmmmm that's a thought.. we will send the tv crew around to visit you.. they would be chanting at the bit to interview you..

[ropemaha]

yknow jeannie, i couldnt agree more, who is ringing A current Affair or Today Tonight.....or better still, we should get you interviewed by andrew denton.....

[FotoHijinx]

Ooooh a tell all on Andrew Denton - yeah, like to see that - Faithy telling all her dirty little secrets (we know you've got them )

Irene

[Faithy]

HAHAHA!!!! A good girl dare not kiss & tell :P

[ConnieK..]

Ya know I reckon that by the end of the show our Mr Denton would have a bit of a crush on the lovely Miss Faithy

After all guests of her calibre, determination and outstandingly georgeous demeanour are few and far between!

Hope you are travelling along smoothly Faithy, thinking of you!

Connie

[Annabelle Joy]

Only 2 kg left at the end of your ticker, Faithy. Seems no time since that was 10 kg. You are such a determined woman.

AJ

[Faithy]

Andrew Denton!!! LOL..

Anyway.. got me thinking all this celebrity talk.. I dont know if I mentioned that I've been asked to write a testimonial that 'might' be published.. I need to think long & hard about what I'm going to write.. I think of this as HUGELY important as it may help MANY people.. as it did me..

I got my re-feed today & I'm going to start it tomorrow.. I'm kind of bummed but I just cant wait.. I'm really struggling... so I think rather than do something really stupid in my insane hunger.. I'll start it now.. Hopefully the other 2 kilos will fall off during my re-feed..

I am confused on one thing.. but I guess I'll start up a re-feed diary & hopefully someone can help me there ..

I had my first perm part time hours worked in MY new store today.. I just LOVED it.. it felt like home, so I feel REALLY good & I know I made the right choice..

Funny thing happened to me yesterday.. I was in Myer & I saw an old friend of mine who works there.. she's quite high up.. anyway she didn't recognise me for AGES LOL.. anyway after chatting for a while she offered me a job there.. whenever I want it.. so if things dont work out where I am at least I have that to fall back on.

Ohhhhhhh.. I'm meeting someone from here on Saturday.. can hardly wait :P

[FotoHijinx]

See, its all working out for the best - as these things tend to. Isn't it amazing how worked up we get over something and then afterwards it doesn't seem like such a big deal and most times something really good comes out of it. Gawd, did that make sense?

I will devouring every word on your refeed diary!!

Enjoy yourself

Irene