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I_can_do_this! · #1 24-07-2013, 02:09

Hey everyone!

So glad to see everyone doing so well and so many new members!

I am back for the second time unfortunately. I fell off the wagon due to some personal issues that I could budge.
I am going to my local clinic (Darwin NT) on Monday to sign up to a whole new plan as I have put on what I lost and more. I don't exactly know how much I weigh and frankly, am rather anxious to find out :s
But you have to start somewhere!

Monday is a new beginning for me and in the mean time I am going off of my old plan until I get my new one! I am off to Bali in exactly 2 months time for the first time and would like to lose at least 20kgs before I leave so that I can feel confident in a bathing suit!

I plan to be on this forum regularly from now on so that it keeps me motivated. I have to say though, my motivation is extremely high! I even have a Instagram account completely for my cohens journey! I also just made a Facebook support group if you would like to join? https://m.facebook.com/#!/groups/608...00003736149716 I know this forum is a support system but can't have too much support!

I look forward to sharing this journey with all of you

lil_doll · #2 24-07-2013, 10:43

Hey ICDT!!

I remember you!!! I am back too (obviously) and I also had more to lose... It was scary starting and facing what had happened, but as you can see I am getting there and so will you!!!

Can't wait to support you!!

Add me on insta... lil_doll16!! And I'll add you

I_can_do_this! · #3 24-07-2013, 12:14

Added

I am pretty excited to start actually

just want to get going!
I have a lot more to lose then my signature says (haven't updated yet) but I'm making mini goals as I think they are better then a really large goal.

I stopped last time cause my partner can eat whatever he wants and it's hard when I have to eat some salad and chicken haha he eats healthy though and doesn't put on weight at all lucky thing!

How long have you been back?

lil_doll · #4 24-07-2013, 12:41

I've been back for almost 6 months (going by 4 weeks in a month, that is! haha)... Started right near Valentines day (that's how I remember, either the day of or the day before). Just had my week 23 weigh in.

I had lots of mini goals and had set up a rewards system. It was so daunting looking at the whole picture... But I knew the sooner I started the sooner I would start feeling better.

I_can_do_this! · #5 24-07-2013, 12:49

And how are you going so far?

What did you restart at and what do you weigh now? (Sorry if this info is in your signature I can't see it on my iPhone lol)

lil_doll · #6 24-07-2013, 13:55

Going pretty well, thanks

Lost 31.7 as of today (but had a really slow week, only 200grams. My lowest so far). I started at 111.4 and am now 80.5. My original goal was 66, so 16.5 to go to get there, but I want to go lower... cos I don't think I was 'really' ready for refeed.

I_can_do_this! · #7 24-07-2013, 13:57

Oh wow I am so proud of you! And envious haha.
So inspiring. I am either 120kgs or close to. Going to get weighed Monday. Really scared

What made you stay motivated?

lil_doll · #8 24-07-2013, 14:00

Everything really! I can't stay being big... it's unhealthy. I looked and felt awful. I had no clothes to wear- only super stretchy stuff. Was very unhappy. Hated looking at myself in the mirror. Stopped socialising. Just everything!

Having been to goal and never having been slim before in my life, I finally knew how good it felt and I wanted to be back there badly. I have no idea why I let it get so out of control!! I was such a piggy!!

Also... I want a baby eventually too

Babybear · #9 24-07-2013, 14:10

Well done on coming back!

Add me on insta - Cohensgirl2013

I_can_do_this! · #10 24-07-2013, 14:16

I'm the exact same as you! I can't go shopping with friends like I use to cause nothing fits and can't go to the beach cause I simply am not confident at all.

Just hate it! Have so many gorgeous clothes in my cupboard and can't wear any of them!

I haven't been diagnosed with anything yet but I feel I may have PCOS as I haven't been on any contraception for over a year and no baby. Although, I'm not really tracking ovulation etc.

I'm definitely looking forward to looking at your Instagram

I_can_do_this! · #11 24-07-2013, 14:17

Hi Babybear thanks

And I will now!

I_can_do_this! · #12 24-07-2013, 14:18

Oh - I'm already following you haha
I'm mytimeto_shine :P

lil_doll · #13 24-07-2013, 14:59

I have PCOS (symptom issues but maybe no ovary issues, hopefully).

You should get one of those period trackers on your phone. For some reason I just love them!! haha. Even when I was on the pill I would track it. Now I am off the pill (first month) and hoping my period comes as scheduled!

Have you cycles been regular?

I think that's what started my make up obsession... Make up always 'fits'. haha. So do handbags- another obsession! If I would go shopping with friends... they'd be trying on nice clothes and I'd go straight for makeup or handbags.

I am enjoying your instagram! You have lovely eyes!! Love your 'flicks'... I have so much trouble with them, as I have a weird eye shape (and a not so steady hand)!!

I_can_do_this! · #14 24-07-2013, 15:08

Yeah I forgot I actually do track my "Aunt Flow" (as ppl call it lol) haha I use My Days and yeah they seem to be pretty regular. Not the same say every month though so I guess NOT that regular then? Lol

Apparently your highly fertile just coming off of the pill haha so maybe you will fall pregnant soon

Yeah when I do go shopping I look for accessories haha I'm not much a shoe girl but bags are my thing too! Also love headbands and definitely make up! I plan on doing a beauty course on the side of my nursing degree. I love all things beauty!

Aww thanks! I started getting into make up when I was like 13 I love experimenting

my cat eye sort of just happened one day lol and I stuck with it. Do you use liquid liner? It's the best!

I love the support you get from Instagram people. Definitely makes me way more motivated then last time.
Your pics are awesome! I love your food ones, I was always lazy last time and wouldn't make anything special but yours look so good!

lil_doll · #15 24-07-2013, 15:54

I'm super lazy with my food!!

I wont fall pregnant cos my bf just left for 5 weeks! haha and also he is Mr. Cautious!!! haha, and also we're not 'trying' hahaha.

I do use liquid liner... I have tried a few different techniques but it's really my eye shape that's the issue. I kind of have hooded eyelids...

So I gather you've been using your old plan until you get your new one!! I wonder how different it will be for you!! Exciting stuff!

I_can_do_this! · #16 24-07-2013, 16:40

Yeah using the old plan

not 100% strict but just trying to ease myself into doing it again.

I am very excited

I would love to go out and for people who teased me (people still tease others for their weight even at the age of 22!) and for them to just be like "wow". Would be an amazing feeling.

Babybear · #17 25-07-2013, 07:29

Awesome!

Hey if you girls want to follow my "real" instagram too (as the Cohens one is just for cohens) feel free to Private message me and I'll give you my instagram name. I LOVE instagram!

mcbell · #18 25-07-2013, 09:45

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Originally Posted by I_can_do_this!

I'm the exact same as you! I can't go shopping with friends like I use to cause nothing fits and can't go to the beach cause I simply am not confident at all.

Just hate it! Have so many gorgeous clothes in my cupboard and can't wear any of them!

I haven't been diagnosed with anything yet but I feel I may have PCOS as I haven't been on any contraception for over a year and no baby. Although, I'm not really tracking ovulation etc.

I have PCOS (was diagnosed at age of 18, and been on the pill for it since then - eeek 14 years).....I had a blood test and ultrasound to confirm. Back then, as long as you had ten or more cysts on each ovary it was a diagnosis, but also my blood test showed my hormones were well out of whack. When I get to goal (and manage to maintain this time) I will ask about being re-tested.... I know there is not meant to be a cure, but it would be interesting to see if anything has changed for me in that department.

Good luck this time around (I am a returner too)!

I_can_do_this! · #19 25-07-2013, 09:48

I think I am too scared to go and get tested lol.

But I will soon bite the bullet and just go!
I have heard that weight loss increases the chance of falling pregnant even if you have PCOS.

Babybear I will email you now

lil_doll · #20 25-07-2013, 10:55

Where are you situated, ICDT?