Scottish Slimmers > Mind over Matter

rhona

Jul 2 2007, 11:34 PM

For long and weary I told myself, "one more pizza won't make a difference", but every single one did. I tried diets in the past, (mainly my own inventions, never did SS or anything similar before), but nothing worked. Probably coz I only stuck to them for about 5 minutes.

I wasn't happy with the way my life was going and made myself sit down and think about it instead of ordering a Chinese and forgetting it till tomorrow (the day that NEVER came).

I realised that everything I wasn't doing was down to being overweight and I don't know how (so can't advise) but something clicked and I realised that this was not going to change by itself. I went online, looked up SS, decided to join the forum, bought the Your Dietline pack and started Pepping.

It truly is Mind over Matter, my mind got to grips with the fact that NOTHING could ever taste as good as being slim again. When I struggle, I just remind myself that nobody is going to do this for me, it's down to me. If there was a dish called "being slim fried rice" it would be what I'd choose but I'm quite happily placing my order without the rice these days. I reeeeeeeeeeeally wanna be slim again.

Sorry about the rant, it just fell out lol.

xxRhona

Babybear

Jul 2 2007, 11:51 PM

You're certainly heading in the right direction and I'm sure you will achieve your goals.

chaz_45

Jul 2 2007, 11:59 PM

You sound like your going the right way to me hun good luck xxx

sarahn

Jul 3 2007, 06:20 PM

you sound sooooooo positive Rhona, good luck x x x

rhona

Jul 3 2007, 08:36 PM

Good luck to all of you too. We CAN all do this, we just need to remember WHY we're doing it. The forum is such a help too. So I'd like to say a big thanks to everyone on the forum.

xxRhona

sharon19

Jul 3 2007, 08:37 PM

What a postive post, it certainly isnt ranting, and well done for taking control

crooky1

Jul 4 2007, 04:45 PM

good luck rhona you can do this

xx

Get me slim

Jul 5 2007, 08:07 PM

I am reading this as I really want to eat something right now......but I need to slim down too......think I'll have grapes - mind over matter......

rhona

Jul 6 2007, 11:53 AM

Good for you honey, hope the grapes won the battle. You can do this honey, just be prepared in advance.

xxRhona

lesleya859

Jul 9 2007, 08:44 PM

(rhona)

Good for you honey, hope the grapes won the battle. You can do this honey, just be prepared in advance.

xxRhona

hello its my first time on the support board ,im only a recent rejoined member ive lost 19 lbs up to now so just letting you know i think you are doing great and hope i too can continue to keep going thanks , lesley

rhona

Jul 10 2007, 07:10 AM

You're doing brilliantly babe, keep up the good work. Keep us posted.

xxRhona

Emmjay1

Jul 10 2007, 10:08 PM

Good for you.........you can do it!!!!XXX

diane1501

Jul 11 2007, 03:25 PM

Hi I am a new member, on a downer today lost 5lb on first week. This week i worked really hard exercised lots and lost nothing aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh

. Never mind I will continue and see what happens next week. has this happened to anyone out there?

rhona

Jul 11 2007, 06:22 PM

(diane1501)

Hi I am a new member, on a downer today lost 5lb on first week. This week i worked really hard exercised lots and lost nothing aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh

. Never mind I will continue and see what happens next week. has this happened to anyone out there?

Welcome to the forum honey. Muscle is heavier than fat so if you do a lot of exercise, you will tone up and lose inches rather than loads of weight every week. The weight will come off though honey, but try to concentrate on how your clothes feel coz the exercise will slim you down regardless of your weight-losses. Exercising will make you healthier and it really doesn't matter what your weight is if you fit into the size you're aiming for. Don't be on a downer Diane coz 5lbs in two weeks is fab! What a star! Keep doing what you're doing and keep posting for support. We're all in the same boat.

xxRhona

Clare Menary

Jul 22 2007, 12:48 PM

I'm nearing the end of my 1st week (Tuesday) and being surprised how focused I've been, not one alcoholic drink has passed my lips since I started and had a low fat cheese, tomato & cucumber salad sandwich on brown bread instead of my usual roll 'n' sausage & red sauce on a Sunday. Next year, I'm going to Spain with my Belgian friend and want to loose approx. 3 stone. It's going to be a long haul but I'm determined to do it.

Clare

diet slave

Jul 22 2007, 02:11 PM

What a positive post, I feel the exact same hun, soooo determined to get fit and slim. Good luck to everyone, its gonna be one heck of a journey xxx

Clare Menary

Jul 22 2007, 02:25 PM

Over the years, I have managed to reach an ideal weight with previous diets so I know it can be achieved. The fact that I've got a reason to achieve my goals is a fantastic incentive.

I'm really hoping the scales give me a positive answer on Tuesday and tell me I've lost a few pounds. Paying the financial pounds doesn't bother me, Scottish Slimmers will deserve every penny if I reach my target weight.

rhona

Jul 23 2007, 11:19 PM

Good luck to all of you. You sound really positive, hang on to that feeling and you'll get there no bother.

LisaC

Jul 25 2007, 01:42 PM

How positive you sound and in turn make me feel. We can all do this - it is achievable!!!

Speedy

Aug 7 2007, 09:06 PM

This is a positive post !

Donna-Elaine

Aug 8 2007, 07:11 PM

Rhona, just joined these boards but your post sounds so much like how Im feeling at the moment. Well done for what you've achieved so far - same to everyone else. Hopefully I'll be reporting the same soon enough

Lisino

Aug 15 2007, 10:47 AM

Great post Rhona, very motivational xx

MrsGoggins

Aug 15 2007, 12:29 PM

Have just joined dietline myself and am just over half way through my first week. All going well so far. Have dieted at home before but never managed more than about 4 weeks. However am now completely addicted to the forums and while I am on here reading and posting at least I'm away from the cupboards and fridge. Good luck all

northernstar

Sep 3 2007, 10:52 AM

just re-read your post rhona - love it!

Nicky xx

jolouise

Sep 10 2007, 02:26 PM

Thankyou rhona for that l have just joined up yesterday and reading what you put made me think of myself.

I think now that l really want to do this now l want to feel good about myself again l want my confidence back.

So thanks again l know i'm going to do this with ss.

jo xxxxxxx

rhona

Sep 16 2007, 01:11 AM

Glad you all like the post and I'm glad you're all feeling so positive. Lets get this done ladies

. No more excuses, we're all gonna be slim again! rhona2007-09-16 02:10:28

MAXRIDDLES

Sep 17 2007, 01:00 PM

Need your help & support !! Rejoined last week, lost 3lbs but had a shocking week this week, weigh in is Thursday, Do I try & claw back some checks each day or just get back on track & exercise like crazy ?

Clare Menary

Sep 23 2007, 08:29 PM

The mind over matter battle is, to be perfectly honest, a bit of a bugger during a holiday weekend. I'm hoping to have lost 2 & a half lbs before my next weigh in on Tuesday evening to reach the half way point of my target loss but the Wotsits & Cadbury's Fudge have won the arguements a couple of days.

What I do have in my favour is that I've only had 6 alcoholic drinks since mid July, I used to be able to have that in a couple of hours on a Friday or Saturday night.

rhona

Oct 2 2007, 06:31 PM

(MAXRIDDLES)

Need your help & support !! Rejoined last week, lost 3lbs but had a shocking week this week, weigh in is Thursday, Do I try & claw back some checks each day or just get back on track & exercise like crazy ?

Just read over the replies again. Sorry I didn't see this before, I'm not usually on this section of the forum very often. If you need a chat just pm me babe xxRhona

rhona

Oct 2 2007, 06:33 PM

(Clare Menary)

The mind over matter battle is, to be perfectly honest, a bit of a bugger during a holiday weekend. I'm hoping to have lost 2 & a half lbs before my next weigh in on Tuesday evening to reach the half way point of my target loss but the Wotsits & Cadbury's Fudge have won the arguements a couple of days.

What I do have in my favour is that I've only had 6 alcoholic drinks since mid July, I used to be able to have that in a couple of hours on a Friday or Saturday night.

Well done you! I'm having 3 large ones tonight but they're all counted. Not sure I'd make over 2 months with no drink at all but I'm nowhere near as bad as I used to be. You have great willpower babe.

Mystic Bella

Oct 22 2007, 08:12 AM

No excuses for bumping this post again - it's a great one Rhona!

northernstar

Oct 22 2007, 09:53 AM

thank you for bumping this up again MB...this is a fantastic post!

Nicky xx

rhona

Oct 22 2007, 10:36 AM

I'm just glad it helps. I'm so pleased for you Bella, you sounds so positive and totally organised. It's great to have you back on track. Was reading your other post and I bet you reach target by Xmas. You're in the perfect frame of mind for it, just hold on to that and you'll be there in no time. I'm doing *pinky*'s Xmas challenge and have 13 lbs left to lose to complete the challenge. We're aiming for almost the same thing by the time Santa comes

Mystic Bella

Oct 22 2007, 12:15 PM

Woohoo - wanting Santa to bring me some nice lingerie in a smaller size methinks!! We would be able to sit on his knee without breaking his legs now!!

rhona

Oct 22 2007, 11:17 PM

With your new lingerie on?

Roll on Christmas

Julie19

Nov 14 2007, 01:55 PM

Hi

I am a new member and everything that you said I have been thinking the same "Just one more"

I am going to my class tonight to get the bad news and will really restart tomorrow because I have had enough I feel like my head is trying to rule my heart, sounds silly but that is how I feel.

Good luck and you will do it this time.

smile&behappy4

Nov 14 2007, 11:42 PM

how did your class go Julie? Hope you're fresh start tomorrow goes well x