First week finished, and I'm smiling!!

[Marlsnz]

Just weighed myself, and I have lost 5.6kg in my first week (and 4cm off my waist) - woohoo!!

I know the losses in future weeks will settle down, but this is exactly the motivator I needed. I can absolutely feel the difference - aside from clothes being a bit looser, I have less aches and pains in my legs, feel less sluggish and have some great mental energy going on.

To prove to myself that I'm serious about this, I have actually done a couple of things that I haven't normally done in my previous weight loss ttempts:
1) I have not only taken photos - I have posted them too; and
2) I have told people I am on this (friends, family, workmates)
I have made myself accountable (to myself) - no more hiding

Short term goal:
I have been invited to a family get-together early July (Parents, sisters, cousins, Aunties, Uncles etc). I love seeing all my family, but usually dread these occasions as concious I am always seem to be the heaviest there and I know I hide myself at the back row when the family photos get taken.
This time however... I am going to go in feeling fabulous. I have 10 weeks to see what I can achieve

It's Saturday morning and I am now off to meet a friend for coffee, and then to get my hair done - two more ways to feel fabulous!!

Have great day's everyone, talk soon

[winghama]

What a great start, how very encouraging! I am new too so haven't had my first weigh in yet but am looking forward to it. Off to check out your photo now and see if I can upload mine.

[louise41]

Welcome and great losses for your first week! Good on you for telling everyone to keep yourself accountable. You will be looking and feeling great for that family get together.

Louise

[Shanara]

Hi Marlsnz

Welcome to the forum!

HUge CONGRATULATIONS


What a great feeling to have your body respond so positively to the programme. I love hearing about people's first week because it is very motivating for everyone.

Sounds like you have taken some very positive steps to ensure success. Well done. You sure are going to surprise your family when you get to that get-together. Just a little cautionary word. Not all may react the way you would hope so don't let your affirmations come from them but rather listen to your own heart and body. Let the affirmations from others be icing on the cake but stay connected to your own desires for yourself so that less than positive responses to you don't upset and derail you. Hopefully your family and friends will all be supportive but if they don't - it's about them - not you.

I look forward to witnessing your journey.
Enjoy
Shanara

[mumandnana]

Wow my fellow kiwi do you realize that 5.6 kgs is 12 . 3458 pounds ? GONE IN ONE WEEK ! Everyone knows Kiwis are flightless birds but I don't know about this one !!

[Beckyboo]

congratulations Marlsnz, that is a fantastic loss for your first week. keep up the great work and you will knock your family dead in July at your family gathering....

[Panda]

woo hoo - that's fantastic for week 1 - you must feel terrific.

[jazz1441]

Marlsnz,

Your off to a flying start! Well done, keep up the great work - it is worth every bit of effort and organisation. Looking forward to cheering you on.

[Charlie Horse]

Hey there Marlsnz,
WOWWWWW!!! That is an awesome loss! Well done on getting through your week!
Karyn

[jlou]

Hi Marlsnz

That is a fantastic first week!!! very motivating isn't it? And I love how accountable you have made yourself Make sure you post ongoing pics so we can see your downwards journey too.

In case you didn't already stumble across it, this thread has some tips that may help you out on your journey

Cheers
jlou