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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 191284" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>It's not week 35 for me, I began my diet at the beginning of March. Because I've been on the diet pills, I know exactly how long I've been on it, based on the number of boxes of pills I've been taking. I finish my 6th box in two days time. That's 6 x 30 days. 25 and a half weeks. Total weight loss - 20 Kg, at least. Probably a kilo or so more, but it's hard to tell with my scales. I've switched to going to op-shops to buy my jeans/warm trousers, because I just can't keep up with the weight loss and the need to get new clothes just so I have something that won't fall off. When summer comes, I'll be able to wear dresses that I can just cinch in. But there's only so far you can cinch in trousers before the belt buckle digs in with the trousers sagging below. </p><p>A pair of jeans I op-shopped a month ago (and were tight) are now getting too loose. There was a nice pair of cords that I didn't get at the time because they were just too tight - if they're still there they'll probably fit by now.</p><p></p><p>Exercise - I do what I can but because of a combination of torn muscles, my general weak muscle problem anyway, plus recent joint/bone pain, exercise is not something I'm able to do much of. I'd like to do more, I'm hoping to get out more if/when we can sort out the bone pain problem. </p><p></p><p>I'm glad to be thinner, I know husband is happier to see me thinner, I'm happy I look much better. mother in law I think finds this change in my appearance a bit - confronting. She keeps telling people how pale I look but that is always a problem for me in winter. It has to be better for my health, to lose this weight. I'm now lighter than I've been since before I had difficult child 3. Somewhere I have my notes on how much I weighed fifteen years ago, I'll have to find them, for the sake of curiosity.</p><p></p><p>I see the liver specialist in another week. That will be interesting, to say the least. I know he was hoping my enzyme levels would be better. There will be more tests needing to be done, to see if I've been able to move further away from diabetes.</p><p></p><p>Fingers crossed!</p><p></p><p>Congrats to all those who have stuck it out, encouragement to those who are hanging in there and finding ways to keep going. And for those who are really struggling - you will find your way. Some people need to use total denial, others can cope with only a small amount of otherwise forbidden fruit. I still eat a small amount of chocolate, every day. But I tell myself - a piece of good, dark chocolate is positively good for you. More than one piece - is not. When I'm obsessed with food, I cook - for others. I've also been exploring food to discover new foods I've never tried before, especially focussing on eating fresh vegetables in season.</p><p>I tried (for the first time) fennel bulb yesterday. I cut the bulb into thick slices and roasted it with other vegetables like carrots and potatoes for roasting. I had expected a very strong flavour - it wasn't, it was mild and delicious. And the night before - fresh asparagus, with a small amount of home-made bearnaise sauce. It all helps me feel better at having to restrict what I eat, in quantity.</p><p></p><p>You do whatever works. You feel good about it, knowing you're doing a lot of good things for your body beyond mere weight loss. </p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 191284, member: 1991"] It's not week 35 for me, I began my diet at the beginning of March. Because I've been on the diet pills, I know exactly how long I've been on it, based on the number of boxes of pills I've been taking. I finish my 6th box in two days time. That's 6 x 30 days. 25 and a half weeks. Total weight loss - 20 Kg, at least. Probably a kilo or so more, but it's hard to tell with my scales. I've switched to going to op-shops to buy my jeans/warm trousers, because I just can't keep up with the weight loss and the need to get new clothes just so I have something that won't fall off. When summer comes, I'll be able to wear dresses that I can just cinch in. But there's only so far you can cinch in trousers before the belt buckle digs in with the trousers sagging below. A pair of jeans I op-shopped a month ago (and were tight) are now getting too loose. There was a nice pair of cords that I didn't get at the time because they were just too tight - if they're still there they'll probably fit by now. Exercise - I do what I can but because of a combination of torn muscles, my general weak muscle problem anyway, plus recent joint/bone pain, exercise is not something I'm able to do much of. I'd like to do more, I'm hoping to get out more if/when we can sort out the bone pain problem. I'm glad to be thinner, I know husband is happier to see me thinner, I'm happy I look much better. mother in law I think finds this change in my appearance a bit - confronting. She keeps telling people how pale I look but that is always a problem for me in winter. It has to be better for my health, to lose this weight. I'm now lighter than I've been since before I had difficult child 3. Somewhere I have my notes on how much I weighed fifteen years ago, I'll have to find them, for the sake of curiosity. I see the liver specialist in another week. That will be interesting, to say the least. I know he was hoping my enzyme levels would be better. There will be more tests needing to be done, to see if I've been able to move further away from diabetes. Fingers crossed! Congrats to all those who have stuck it out, encouragement to those who are hanging in there and finding ways to keep going. And for those who are really struggling - you will find your way. Some people need to use total denial, others can cope with only a small amount of otherwise forbidden fruit. I still eat a small amount of chocolate, every day. But I tell myself - a piece of good, dark chocolate is positively good for you. More than one piece - is not. When I'm obsessed with food, I cook - for others. I've also been exploring food to discover new foods I've never tried before, especially focussing on eating fresh vegetables in season. I tried (for the first time) fennel bulb yesterday. I cut the bulb into thick slices and roasted it with other vegetables like carrots and potatoes for roasting. I had expected a very strong flavour - it wasn't, it was mild and delicious. And the night before - fresh asparagus, with a small amount of home-made bearnaise sauce. It all helps me feel better at having to restrict what I eat, in quantity. You do whatever works. You feel good about it, knowing you're doing a lot of good things for your body beyond mere weight loss. Marg [/QUOTE]
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