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    Comment by 'CandyM' in 'A photo update....'

    WOWOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing and well done you are so inspiring :-)
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    Week 8 Update

    Hello All I went for my 3 monthly check up at VitaCare to get my contraceptive. I didn't say anything to the Nurse who on my last visit gave me a good talking to regarding my weight....when I got on the scale she was in shock. Last visit 83.6kgs....today 75.2kgs :cool: It felt really good...
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    Comment by 'CandyM' in 'Another goal reached.'

    Well done on the 20kilo loss so freaking awesome! How long has this taken you?
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    Duromine Month 3+

    Wow B , you are so awesome! And now we are both at 77!!!! Lets smash into the 60's :-)
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    Comment by 'CandyM' in 'slowing down in weight loss???'

    Wow! that pic set the record straight lol. I also confuse my body Smick , Sundays I will even eat wayyy more calories and Monday my system gets a shock by the reduction in calories. You cant do the same everyday , that's the reality of it....and its a good thing , makes it less boring I guess!
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    Comment by 'CandyM' in 'slowing down in weight loss???'

    Hi Baby T , I think we get so excited with that first weeks loss we think its always going to be that way :-). Are you eating enough? At least 1200 calories a day - if you starve your body will go into shock and no weight loss. Also remember that you are exercising and building muscle , get a...
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    A Manifesto Worth Sharing

    Found this online this morning and love it... Comparing yourself Do you look into the mirror and feel depressed or frustrated with the image that's looking back at you? Open any gossip or glossy magazine, or watch just about any TV channel, and you'll be inundated with images of beautiful...
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    Month One Round Up

    Month One done and Dusted. I haven't done a final weigh in as I am on my period but as of Monday passed my results are as follows. Starting weight was 83 kilo's , Current weight 77.1 ( I am ignoring that .1 lol) I am calling it at 6kgs lost for the first month. I had an unrealistic goal of...
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    Medical Aid

    Not sure if they pay. I get the 15mg from Clicks Pharmacy for R280.00
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    Comment by 'CandyM' in 'Week 3.... The ugly plateau!'

    Ah Thanks Smick , its always so encouraging to hear that others have the same challenges. I know most of what I feel is impatience , I really need to calm down and accept that this is a process. 17kgs! Wow Lady :-) now that is something!
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    Week 3.... The ugly plateau!

    Got onto the scale last night ( I know , I know I should weigh in the morning!) and I had a tremendous loss of 0.00kg's for week 3. Annoyed , disappointed , fat , upset , guilty are a few of the feelings felt. I know that week 3 I had a bit of arrogance( I mean come on , I dropped 5kgs in 2...
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    Having Side Effects - When Will They Stop

    I had the same with the 30mg 3 years back and it totally put me off. To be honest it also served me right because I didn't even get it from the doctor. I decided to give the 15mg a try and I swore if I had any of the same I would quit immediately and it really has not been that way , I have even...
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    The Beginning

    Hello to anyone reading.... I am just into week 3 on this journey and so far so good. Decided today that I need to utilize this blog to the fullest so that I can A. Hold myself accountable and B. Have a safe place to vent. I do not remember a time I have not had weight issues , I have...
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    Duromine Month 2

    Wow 22kg's well done Linda. Looking great :-)