Vees Diary - Page 41

shell · #**801** 04-10-2008, 14:58

Hi Vee,
Sorry to hear about the scales being stubborn!

Try weighing yourself in a weeks time.
Then you wont have the daily stress of looking at the scales, which is probably playing on your mind and making you more stressed.

Hang in there, as you know it HAS to come off eventually!
Have a happier day,

Shell

Jenniwren · #**802** 04-10-2008, 18:39

Hi Vee,
Don't let those rotten scales start the stress thing
happen you know it will go and it is just one of those
time on the program where our body is going to test us
it will happen soon.
You are doing so well and I love reading how positive you
are I can read the difference in your diary from when you
first started to now and it is all good.
Take care
Jenni x

Hervey Bay Shrinker · #**803** 04-10-2008, 19:13

Hi Vee
Just thought I would say 'Hi', Like others have said, there are lots of us new people contributing to the forum now who are really positive people and are helping to make this a happy place to be. I hope Sunday is going to be a happier day for you. Keep on track, remember we are all with you!!!

Hervey Bay Shrinker.

honeybuns · #**804** 05-10-2008, 10:57

Hi Vee

I've changed to weekly weighing and although it was initially difficult to stay away from the scales, I feel much better psychologically and when I see that big drop on the scales after a week it just makes it all worthwhile! Give it a try maybe hun, hang in there

HB xxx

Cocopop · #**805** 05-10-2008, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenewvee

I made the mistake of reading the latest deviation thread, and I have to say it is very upsetting and I find it has really brought me down. There is so much negativity and it just seems to be such a negative slinging match. AJ coined it with saying it made her uncomfortable, as it definitely did that for me too and I just find it all very sad. The timing of it all really sucks as I've been struggling as it was already for the last week, and this just about broke me.

Hi Vee, that thread has had a detrimental effect on quite a lot of people and I apologise to ALL of you (via here - ha!) for my part in it. I don't regret doing it, and I don't regret what I said, but I do regret the effect it has had. I have also felt very down since then. I said the same thing to the SAME people in another thread that was started a couple of weeks ago, but apparently it fell on deaf ears and one of them just couldn't resist having ANOTHER go, so I felt compelled to say it how it is, once and for all. But anyway...

I hope this passes for you VERY quickly and that you finish our comp with a BANG - only two weeks left Vee - give it everything you have and forget that stupid thread!

ConnieK.. · #**806** 05-10-2008, 15:21

Hey Vee,

You know it's gonna be a nice drop this week after some crappy TOM fluid holding ... I can feel it

Here a love shove

for a good drop tomorrow.

ConnieK

thenewvee · #**807** 05-10-2008, 18:59

One more day done and dusted! I did get on the scales this morning, but it was not in a serious attempt to see what I weigh, more to get an idea of what is happening with me. I had a rotten night of just about no sleep last night, so I wanted to see what, if any, effect it would have. While the weight seems to have come down a tad, it is still up there where it shouldn't be, so will just keep going. (I'm still wondering if it is my body or the scales

, and I'll only know if I keep hopping on to see what is happening). Otherwise, I'll just stick to what the scales say on my official weigh in days of Friday! I know if I stick to the program, it all has to come down sooner or later!

I've been busy today, got a big assignment I'm having to write for uni, (last one... YAY!!!). It is progressing way too slowly for my liking.

Well, it's official, I now fit properly into size 14 pants! Tried a stack of them on this morning and they all fit, some a little tighter than others, but I can get into all of them. I feel a real sense of achievement as 4 months ago I really could not envisage EVER fitting into them and I nearly gave them away. So glad I didn't.

Thanks to all you lovely people for dropping in, I really do appreciate it!

Vee

louise41 · #**808** 05-10-2008, 19:19

Hi vee, congratulations on the size 14s! Isnt it just the best feelinf when you drop a size- I hope that helps to ofset the frustration with the scales!

Jenniwren · #**809** 05-10-2008, 21:08

Hi Vee,
Yeah for size 14 what a great feeling,
never let go of those smaller sizes, you
just never know when you will fit into them,
so you go girl.
Take Care
Jenni x

TwoZeds · #**810** 05-10-2008, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenewvee

I made the mistake of reading the latest deviation thread, and I have to say it is very upsetting and I find it has really brought me down. There is so much negativity and it just seems to be such a negative slinging match. AJ coined it with saying it made her uncomfortable, as it definitely did that for me too and I just find it all very sad. The timing of it all really sucks as I've been struggling as it was already for the last week, and this just about broke me.

Oh Vee!! Tell me about it!! I am feeling exactly the same way, and I was right in the eye of the storm!!!

I am struggling to get back into the right head space....

Kohinoor · #**811** 05-10-2008, 22:04

Hi Vee,

Just remember that "This too will pass" - whether that be a stubborn set of scales, or a thread that had a negative effect....

Keep on girl, you are doing a great job - and congrats on the 14's - November will see you in 12's, then 10's in December .......

Hang tough, Vee

Hugs

Koh

polly · #**812** 05-10-2008, 23:49

hey Vee
thanks for your post, it cheered me up. hope you are doing well. Size 14 - way to go!!!
Polly

JennyC · #**813** 06-10-2008, 08:43

Hi Vee, Wow size 14's thats fantastic!!!! Obviously the cm's are going even if the scales are a bit slow!!!! They will make a move soon no doubt!!!!! Have a great week

JennyC

thenewvee · #**814** 06-10-2008, 09:27

I slept much better last night, must have been from being so tired yesterday. Even when exhausted, I don't seem to be able to get more than 6 hours sleep a night now. So long as the sleep is not too restless, I seem to be ok. Just tired a lot of the time (more like most of the time!)

Thanks for your visit and all your kind and uplifting words everyone!

I have to admit, that while the scales are "doing their thing" I'm not as focussed on them and their numbers as I initially was at the beginning of the program. Then I just wanted to see big losses ASAP. Now it is more a case of being interested and seeing what is going on with me. I don't think I've had such ups and down's on the scales like this before, and I'm just curious as to why. Perhaps it is the point I was stuck at before for quite a while, where my body felt it was the right weight for me, perhaps it is because I'm now getting to the stubborn, old fat and even perhaps it is some kind of psychological barrier I've got to figure out. All will reveal itself in good time, so just sticking with the program and observing what is happening along the way.

I tell ya, those size 14s feel so fantastic! It has me thinking that if I'm size 14 now and I still have more than 15kgs to go, I'll probably be down to a size 10 by the time I reach goal. WHHOOOAAAAAA!!! Totally new concept and new territory!! So exciting! I was listening to some affirmations I had done for myself some years back, and I remember thinking and planning to try and get to 65kgs as my goal weight. Interesting how then I thought that that was too low, cause I had to be 'realistic' and blah blah blah that you hear from others and doctors included, and here I am gunning for 60kgs! It will be so wonderful to get there and show myself and everyone that I can do it!

I'm rambling this morning...must be side effect of headache...
Thanks again for dropping by everyone!

Vee

Mette · #**815** 06-10-2008, 10:07

The scales will move again soon, but it's probably a good thing that you're not so focused on them at the moment. Less stress that way. Once you start sleeping a bit more, it'll slide downwards!
I know what you mean about the size 14! I'm loving it! I still can't imagine being a 12 or 10 though. That's more than my little head can deal with

You can definitely reach your goal! Stay strong and keep smiling, pretty lady!

Andy46 · #**816** 06-10-2008, 14:47

So good to see the loss you have had to date - it will start again and maybe your body is doing structural adjustments in this phase - thats why its recommended that you weigh monthly - it does start again and will in good time - I know I did and was exactly the same at where your at.

You feel tired but because you have lost a good amount of weight I think we do a lot more physically than before Cohens when we were greatly obese with limited movement which explains the tiredness and may even be the reason your weight loss has slowed a little. Your metabolism has speed up - unintentionally on your part so your weight loss slows.

The tiredness is also the fact that when you do a little more and your food has your body running just above empty so you are using it up quicker and maybe just a little short for your active lifestyle.

I found that by having a couple of "nothing" days I started losing again usually big time. So try that - pamper yourself and just do not a thing for two days except eat and sleep and lay about doing nothing. Hard but it does seem to reset your "low metabolism " range again.

All the best - hang in your a champion in the making

Andy

katiefrank70 · #**817** 06-10-2008, 15:18

Hi Vee

Sounds just like where I am at the moment. Not quite going up but not really dropping either.

I like what Andy recommends - a couple of lazy days pampering yourself. That sounds like a very very good idea.

Should be more of it. So take some time for yourself and enjoy wearing those size 14s. Well done vee.

Happy days

Katie

Francesca · #**818** 06-10-2008, 16:45

Hi Vee

I've seen your posts in some of the other diaries but have never popped in to say hello before.

Just wanted to let you know that I feel your pain about the slow-moving scales. Mine haven't been going in the right direction for some time now, and it seems to be a very slooooooow process for me. But you're right - we just have to keep the faith and keep chugging along, and I know we'll both get there eventually!

Thanks for the tip about the affirmations! I believe in affirmations! Don't know why I didn't think about that before. Will try them out tonight.

Chin up, Vee! Soon the scales will start powering along again - just you wait!

thenewvee · #**819** 06-10-2008, 21:47

Thanks for the great posts everyone, it really is great to get outside perspective.

Mette, yeah, the size 14s are so cool and while I still vaguely, long time ago remember being in a size 12, I have no concept of a size 10, so it will be new territory! Bring it on!!

Andy, what you say makes so much sense. Especially the alignment stuff, I do so hope that that is what is happening. Funny you say that about quiet days, it's all I've done since Saturday, but have had headaches, and even stayed home from work today cause of headaches. So it will be interesting to see what happens! Thanks for your input!

Katie, you are looking so good in your new avatar! Thanks for your kind words too. I hope your little plateau disappears quick and that the scales keep on moving on down! They are bound to if we just keep with the program, which we are doing!!

Francesca, thanks for your visit too! The scales can be so fickle, it's better not to rely on them for your good moods! But fitting into those smaller clothes... now that is a great reward! I find affirmations are great, especially when you write your own and you hear yourself saying them! Combining them with visualisation works really well as well! You have been going great, I caught up with a bit of your diary today, and I was very impressed! Well done on doing so well!

Hope everyone has a great night!

Vee

katrina · #**820** 07-10-2008, 01:09

You are a hero. Such a fight and you are a size 14. Great going I have never been a 14 so I applaud you. Keep happy woman we are all here for each other. What people say are their words and thoughts remember its how we react to the words just take what you need and let the rest wash off.
GREAT GOING LOVE YOUR WORK.
love hugs and wrap my arms around you katrina