Just 1/2 way over , new to board

[freeforlife]

Hi, I am feeling a bit low lately. I am really happy with my weight loss this far. But I am feel emotionally fragile, is it the diet or maybe I'm being too hard on myself. Its cold here in Adelaide and Cohens was easy in the Summer., for the first time since starting I'm feeling hungry and can't wait to reach the goal weight.
Anyway enough moaning. I'm sure I'll get lots of inspiration from the forum.

[shell]

Hi freeforlife,
Welcome to the forum.

A lot of people at about the half way mark feel like you do at the minute.
The initial excitement has worn off and it stats to get a bit mundine.
BUT-the good news is, you will pick up motivation again!
Wait until you start to get closer to goal.
You will be as excited as when you first started, if not more so, because you will really see a difference in your shape and you will be so happy with yourself.

Hang in there, you are doing great!
Shell

[Shanara]

Hi free for life,

I totally know where your coming from. You might like to read this thread that I posted a few weeks ago and had some great responses from people.

http://newyouforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7637

i have been having acupuncture to support my body throuogh this programme and my acupuncturist says I have a cold spleen. Normally they would recommend root vegetables, hot food and grains. Obviously that is not my food so they have worked with me to support my organs and also recommend things I can have.

So now I have soups for a lot of my meals, drink ginger tea, partially heat my fruit - eg very slightly boil cut apple with cinnamon and have as a hot apple soup - delicious with yoghurt - I ues two bowls and take a little from both.

I also have been using more chilli, garlic and ginger in my foods - and also coriander - a warming vege. Cabbage, celery, asparagus, tomato, capsicum and mushrooms are all good cooked.

Know what you mean about the hunger. Find if the day is a cold one I am hungry.

Great work - keep it up. You are doing so well. You might like to start a diary which many find very supportive.
Blessings
Shanara

Blessin