I love that come summer I'm not going to have to hide behind baggy tshirts and mens shorts.

I love that I have more energy for 'bedroom' activities (Aw c'mon, tell me that ain't a good thing! rofl)

I love that as soon as my treadmill arrives I'm going to be exercising daily and ENJOYING it!

I love that my husband can almost wrap his arms around me twice when he hugs me again.

I love that I don't look pregnant anymore!!!

The Challenge Challenge - 5.1kg in 4 weeks



The NYE Challenge - 27.5kg in 24 weeks

Pledged 5kg in the Spring Challenge, lost 7kg
Pledged 8kg in the bbbbbb Challenge, lost 5.4kg
Pledged 4kg in the October Challenge, lost 7.2kg

I love that I don't have sore and swollen feet at the end of the day now.

I love that I can wear a skirt and don't end up with chaffed inner thighs.

I love that I have ankles now.

I love that I can wear knee high boots and do the zipper up.

I love that I can wear heels without my feet killing me.

I love that I can go into any shop and try on any clothes - my options are so much wider.

I love that I have gotten rid of all my fat clothes because I know that I will never need them again.

I love that I am in control of my eating and my weight for the first time in my adult life.

I love that I know I will never be the fat girl ever again.

I love that I am as skinny as my sister for the first time in my life.  hehe

I love that my kids are proud of me and call me skinny minnie now.

I love that I am not an embarassment to my kids becuase of my weight anymore.

I love that I am enjoying my walking and water aerobics and that I feel motivated to exercise.

I love that when I can feel bones that I never knew existed.

I love that I don't mind having my picture taken now.

I love that I have achieved my goal.  I am so proud of myself.

ON TF MAINTENANCE SINCE 11/08/09

v  In 42 weeks (14/10/08 – 10/8/09) I lost 38.4 kilos.  And on maintenance I lost another 2 kgs.

v  TOTAL WEIGHT LOST 40.5 KILOS!

v  I started at 110.4 kilos and dropped to 72 kgs.  I am now 70kgs.

v  My waist measurement dropped 24cm from 98 cm to 74cm. 

v  I started out as a size 18/20 top & 22/24 bottom.  I am now a size 10-14.

v  My BMI was 39.2 which was obese. I am now in a healthy weight range.

v  THANKS TF I COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!!

I love that I've lost my love/hatehandles lol.
I love that I have collarbones.
I love that I bought two size 12 singlets for the first time since I WAS 12 and they fit me!
I love that I can buy brandname clothes now instead of having to head for the 'fat person' section.
I love having support from so many people, the forum has been a total blessing.

There are more things than just these, but they're pretty big ones for me. But the simple fact is that I feel like a completely new person, and that's the thing I love the most!

The Challenge Challenge - 5.1kg in 4 weeks



The NYE Challenge - 27.5kg in 24 weeks

Pledged 5kg in the Spring Challenge, lost 7kg
Pledged 8kg in the bbbbbb Challenge, lost 5.4kg
Pledged 4kg in the October Challenge, lost 7.2kg

things i am loving, having only been back on the program for a week!

1. I love that i have so much more energy

2. I love that i am imagining myself pretty again

3. I love that i am feeling so healthy

4. I love that i am not craving for the naughty food anymore

5. I love the thought that maybe i will be able to get off the anti depressants oneday

6. I love the fact that my girls will learn to look up to me

7. I love the fact that my husband (and me) will find me sexy again

8. but most of all, i look forward to finding and bonding with myself and becoming proud and comfortable with who i am

29.10.09 Week 1: Lost 2.6kgs, 4cm around tummy! yay

5.11.09 Week 2: Lost 1.5kgs, 2cm around tummy! yayayay (total 4.1kg's)

12.11.09 Week:3 Lost 1.3Kgs, 2cm around tummy! woo hoo (total 5.4kgs)

19.11.09 Week 4: Lost 1.5Kg's (total 6.9kg's)

I love that my son hasn't suggested I apply for Biggest Loser recently

I love that I can slide my arm down my jeans - when I'm wearing them!!

I love that I have nothing to wear 'cos everything is too big!

I love that I'm learning to love myself again and take pride in my appearance.

I love that in one day I refused bread, hot chips, pasta salad, potato bake, ice cream and chocolate cake with a smile!

I love that people want to know how I'm losing so much weight.

I love that when my husband slaps my backside I don't scream 'Stop making my fat wobble!'

I love that I'm on this journey!

Slow and steady wins the race!

Week	Date	Weight	Loss/Gain	BMI	Total Loss
1	11/08/09	99		35.2
2	15/08/09	96.1	-2.9	34.2	2.9
3	24/08/09	94.3	-1.8	33.6	4.7
4	31/08/09	92.6	-1.7	33	6.4
5	7/09/09	91.4	-1.2	32.5	7.6
6	14/09/09	90.6	-0.8	32.2	8.4
7	21/09/09	90.4	-0.2	32.2	8.6
8	28/09/09	89.9	-0.5	32.0	9.1
9	05/10/09	88.4	-1.5	31.5	10.6
10	12/10/09	87.1	-1.3	31	11.9
11	19/10/09	86.5	-0.6	30.8	12.5
12	26/10/09	85.4	-1.1	30.4	13.6
13	02/11/09	83.9	-1.5	29.9	15.1
14	09/11/09	82.9	-1.0	29.5	16.1
15	16/11/09	82.7	-0.2	29.4	16.3
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I love that I had to buy new jeans as the old ones were falling off me.

I love this forum & the excellent support it gives me.

I loved it when I saw family at the weekend that I hadn't seen for 2 years & they were full of praise for how great I look!

I love the energy I have now

I love not having daily headaches

I love going to the gym & every day noticing a difference in my strength.

NYE Challenge - 15 kilo pledge - 7.7 to go

Major Goal - 20 kilos by my birthday - March 2010 - 12.1 to go

After Baby # 2 - August 08 - 103.6kgs

Date	Weight	Loss	Total Loss	Comments
6/08/2009	93.6	0.0	0
13/08/2009	93.5	0.1	0.1
20/08/2009	93	0.5	0.6
27/08/2009	89.9	3.1	3.7
3/09/2009	89.2	0.7	4.4
10/09/2009	88.2	1.0	5.4
17/09/2009	86.4	1.8	7.2
24/09/2009	87.2	0.8	6.4
19/10/2009	87.2	0.0	6.4	After a break for 4 weeks I am thrilled  to have remained same weight
27/10/2009	86.2	1.0	7.4	Back in the game!
3/11/2009	85.7	0.5	7.9	Keep at it!