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17-12-2008, 14:33
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Doesnt help its a crazy time for all.... You have done so well. And it seems now you are learning and taking on board all your own feelings and putting your head around that its going to be for life...YAY! (Your weightloss success.) Tell those horrid cravings to go jump!  Im sure you will get through it...Maybe ask if you can double the chromium tablets one morning one night.. I know naturopaths that allow more than one... They are what stabilizes our sugar levels... Another good thing is Hoodia tee.... (Its herbal) and is meant to do similar also... My friends call it dirty water when I drink it... Anyhow keep at it Vee... Not long now...Bring on refeed for you
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17-12-2008, 15:15
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Hi Vee
I can so relate to your craving for something to eat but not because you're hungry. I'm convinced it's the time of year, because I am finding exactly the same thing. But, you've been such a motivator for me. Every time I feel tempted I remember how good you have been and how many times you've resisted the urge to eat something off plan and I think to my self that if Vee can resist, I can too. Not long now Vee and then you will be into refeed and maintenance! You can do this, I know you can. I've seen from your diary how strong you can be. Hanging in there with you. Louise
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17-12-2008, 17:35
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Vee,
Keep in there and hopefully soon those cravings will be gone. Can u ask work to turn the air con down?? I suppose we can be grateful that the devils we live with are angels when visiting someone else's place. They are only here to torture us. Michele
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17-12-2008, 20:19
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Vee, I agree, that AC can add to that...I know when I'm cold I always used to eat more...and AC itself isn't good for health (90% of people still dont have them inside the houses in Europe and I really hate having it on the boat, just the noise adds to the tiredness...Sometimes all I need is some peace... I get tired on the boat not so much from working but from the vibrations of generator, engine, AC... amazing, how that REALLY adds up. When we get to the dock and turn off the engine and generator - it's like conditioner...
Soooo soothing...  Anyway...slipped off the theme... Honestly, I think your cravings right now are very normal...I mean, You have come SO FAR SOOOO quick! Imagine if your body was talking - what would it say? I bet it would be surprised, shocked, what is going on  ?! Where is all the shield?!?! I need some shield!!!! So it is trying to tell you to get some of it back... Try to trick your mind, that you are on DOCTORS diet and that you simply HAVE to stick to it...and that every craving will pass... If you were so allergic to sugar you would die from, I bet you wouldnt be tempted anymore...? (i did that for few years, actually...I was avoiding sugar so much that I told people around Im allergic to it...as it is here still so unusual not to eat sugar... and then ... somehow I wasnt even wanting it anymore... OH, what I do remember...after I did the diet... I remember tasting chocolate for the first time...I spit it out, that's how yuck I thought it tasted... Our taste really somehow cleanse thruogh this diet...and hopefully by sticking to healthy food we wont be even so tempted after the diet... Good luck, Vee... You have done SO WELL...
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17-12-2008, 20:21
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Just a quick thank you for cheering me on, now that I have reached double figures, off to 20kg now.
Funny you say you have cravings, so have I.....Vegemite or Promite...YUM At the moment I have 5 boxes of chocolates in my house, no not bought by me, given to me by clients. Can't believe they hold no interest to me.. Just gimme vege. Thanks again Joroma
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17-12-2008, 20:30
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Thanks guys for your great support!
 It really helps to make it so much easier to not give in to those temptations and cravings, knowing that you guys are there, supporting me all the way! It also helps that I make myself accountable to myself and to you guys, so even better! I have been doing more work on the thoughts etc, and was listening to a really interesting motivational speaker who said that everyone is motivated to either avoid pain or to gain pleasure. Whatever we choose or do in our life is motivated by these 2 choices. Very interesting, it explains why I've always wanted to lose weight, but couldn't because I couldn't see that I was associating more pleasure with eating than pleasure in losing the weight! He also says that people are more driven to avoid pain than to gain pleasure! That is so true! It really has me thinking about a lot of things, the things I've achieved and the things I have been putting off in my life! Further along the tape he talks about changing those associations to create pleasure associations where there once was pain associated. I'm even doing all the exercises, but it is still early days! One step at a time! Anyways, enough of a ramble from me! Thanks again for all your support guys! And keep on doing so well yourselves! Vee |
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17-12-2008, 20:39
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Oh my God Vee, this is amazing, just what I had to hear!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! What tape is it????
Thank you this is really great and so true!!!!!
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17-12-2008, 20:44
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Maya, it is the Personal Power program by Anthony (Tony) Robbins! I'm only up to day 4 (of a 30 day program), but I am getting so much out of it! I was never ready for it before, but it just makes so much sense to me now!!
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17-12-2008, 20:46
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Thank Vee, you're a doll!!!!
will defenitely check it out... ANY help right now is very welcome...I am ready to solve this food issue for good now... THANK YOU!!!!!!!
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17-12-2008, 22:57
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Hi Vee
i can empathise with your cravings - we all have so much to learn about new relationships with food. Sounds like the tapes you have found will help. You have done so well - we all say it to you so many times but it's true - and I know you will find a new way of being! when you have, you can show some of the others of us who are following behind you on this journey.
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18-12-2008, 10:03
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Hi Vee, pleased to hear you are getting on top of those cravings. I think you are very right we do seek pleasure, the thing that I keep trying to get into my brain is the fact that the long term pleasure of being slim is better than the short term pleasure of the taste of food! I keep telling myself it is just a momentary pleasure, but the pleasure we get from feeling slim and wearing those lovely small sizes. lasts all day/week/month year long!
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18-12-2008, 11:11
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Hi Vee
Glad to hear you found something that helps you immensley. We all need our guiding lights esp during rough patches. Can I also recommend that you check out Maslow's Law. It is a very interesting pyramid to the hierachy of peoples lives. If that makes sense. hehehe. I've included a link if you are interested. This pyramid spoke to me. http://www.futurehi.net/docs/Maslows_Hierarchy.html Well done for getting through this. You sure are a trooper. Katie
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18-12-2008, 15:32
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You are so right, miss Vee! I did the whole associating pleasure with eating rather than pleasure with losing weight and liking what I saw in the mirror! Now I'm more the other way. So much so that a friend of mine has threatened with buying a budgie bell for me because I'm so fascinated with my mirror image!
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19-12-2008, 08:36
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wk 41 day 1
Weight is still at 69.0 this morning which makes the total loss for this week, 600g.
It's becoming increasingly clear to me that I have a lot of issues about being this weight and accepting this slim body as really me. Putting the weight back on again scares me more than anything, and yet, there is still that niggling doubt in the back of mind about my ability to keep this new slim body! I went to see my clinic yesterday, just to discuss my upcoming refeed. That disucssion in itself made me reailise that there is still a part of me that does not feel comfortable at this weight. It's like I feel exposed, vulnerable without the weight! But the thing is I really like being at this weight, and I definitely don't want to protect myself with weight anymore. It looks like I'm going to need some professional help to address this and make sure it is not going to stand in my way anymore. I want to find the right professional to help with this so will need to do some investigating! Preferably someone who specialises in these alignment issues between new body and old mind. In the meantime I'll keep working on what I can! This is just soooooo important in order to finish this journey and to stay where I want to be weight-wise. And I think this is an issue that many are facing and dealing with. Anyway, my consultant said she would ask Dr Cohen about me being so tired all the time. Thanks for visiting Maya, Polly, Louise, Katie and Mette! Katie, thanks for that link! Hope you all have a great day and good end of the week! Vee |
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19-12-2008, 08:53
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Vee,
I find it hard to hear about your struggle with the last few kgs. I think that we have all hidden behind our weight to protect ourselves for various reasons and sometimes not even conscientiously knowing it. Yes the desire to be thin is there but that niggling feeling of not be able to stay thin because lets face it we have yoyoed before is hard to get our heads around. I think I may be the same as you when I get to that point so I am feeling for you right now. Hope that you can find the person you need to see to straighten out your thoughts and just love you. Thinking of you and hoping all works out, Michele
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19-12-2008, 09:22
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Thanks Michele!
I guess some people can come to acceptance easier than others, and some find it rather difficult! I had hoped it would be easy for me, but it appears to be a bit more challenging! Don't worry about it until you are there Michele, it's the little challenges you face on this journey that helps prepare you for the end. I guess it's all part of the process. You are doing so great yourself, with such great losses! Vee |
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19-12-2008, 10:28
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Hi Vee. I am sure that it will just take time to get used to looking at the new you in the mirror. Little things I do throughout the day still amaze me that I can do them, and sometimes I still shock myself looking at myself- if that makes sense. I noticed my ankles yesterday- they used to be like tree trunks, now they are starting to look normal. I feel like I am becoming quite vain. I know vanity is a bad thing, but I cant help it, so I am just going to enjoy it! I totally understand the struggle you are going through about mind vs body- you and I have had that conversation before. I wonder if it would be worth us starting a regular get together of people in our area, just to chat and give each other ideas??
If you find someone who does help you with your thought processes, then can you please forward their details on to me. That is something I have been contemplating for a while too. I dont know if I hid behind my weight to protect myself, rather, I think I used it as an excuse for things I couldnt do- I am basically a physically lazy person. You are looking sensational, you have lots to be proud of!! You are such an inspiration!!
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19-12-2008, 10:59
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Vee, good luck with coming to terms with those weight issues or rather "lack of weight"! Its great that you are dealing with them and doing something about them not burying your head in the sand - Just remember that you have worked hard for this new body and you have earned it and you are definately worth it - so remember to enjoy and appreciate it!
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19-12-2008, 23:38
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Vee, I know what's you're saying. I think finding some professional therapist is ESSENTIAL right now.
This diet is so fast that our minds simply can't keep up with the change. SO many years have we been bigger and then... suddenlythis dramatic weightloss...and you end up where I did...if you're not ready. I think you should find someone, as it is SO important to resolve the emotional attachment to the shield we were/are afraid to lose. I would suggest you take some massages, too. Take some more time looking at yourself in the mirror, so your mental imagie gets used to it. I think tha't also VERY important. You can do it! Specially, cuz you are aware of the bumps that can be in front!!!! Good luck!
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20-12-2008, 07:21
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Hi Vee, years and years ago this weightloss company in Melbourne had a actual module on mirror work and accepting your body...
I hear you so much on how you feel... The only time I did get close to my goal bmi weight 72kgs approx 19 years ago I could not accept the new me... Loved loved the clothes and how I looked but felt so uncomfortable... Of course I did not stay at the weight or actually drop the few extra to be at actual goal to get through (I think in those days you had to be at goal for 6 months to be a winnner in the game.) Get whatever support you need has you have worked so hard and deserve to be at a place of acceptance has we all wish for each other. Keep telling yourself that you accept yourself has I think our subconsious isnt has complicated as we sometimes make it also.... We are what we think....(I heard that saying before.) LOL we are what we eat is another hey.. And we all know that one... Anyhow now you are looking the right teacher will come. You will be fine as you are talking about it.... Have a great great weekend.
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