Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
QueenieSenior Contributor
The journey has begun. Today I joined a gym and bought some clothes to train in. I want to slim down and prevent the risk of type 2 diabetes. I thought I’d start a thread for my journey and start posting about the journey. Hopefully it will see an improvement in my mental health too due to all those feel good chemicals.
So, this is Day 1... I’m nervous but excited at the same time.
In response to: My fitness journey
TABSenior Contributor
In response to: My fitness journey
BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Meowmy I should drink more herbal teas .... what teas do you drink Meowmy? I drink chamomile, green tea and a herbal concotion which is meant to help you sleep. I like my coffees strong which is why I drink them early in the day p
In response to: Re: My f@itness journey
BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@TAB Yay TABs is here !!!;D
I forgot about your doc appointment. How did it go?
In response to: My fitness journey
Gazza75Senior Contributor
@Bunniekins @Meowmy I need to drink more water. I drink herbal tea some weekends. I have a bunch at farm, but, don't tend to drink them through the week. I have a strong coffee in the mornings, but, I also have decaf first up these days. I've only been doing that for a few weeks.
In response to: Re: My f@itness journey
BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Gazza75 @Meowmy @TAB I have 500mls with medications first thing and then maybe another 500mls throughout the day .... not enough I know. I have 4 strong black coffees (should change that I know ....) but that is first thing in the morning and then low kj hot chocolate x2 to keep me warm as my house is freezing.
In response to: Re: My f@itness journey
Gazza75Senior Contributor
That's a good bit of coffee @Bunniekins . I can't drink mine black so your one up no Me. I do have lite milk these days which is an improvment for Me. How does the low KJ hot choccy taste? I get milkshake ones from the chemist and they taste surprisingly good, but, they aren't cheap.
In response to: Re: My f@itness journey
TABSenior Contributor
was impromptu dentist trip to get crown finished, work sprung stuff on me, went shopping, went to physio @Bunniekins
In response to: Re: My f@itness journey
BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Gazza75 I will cut down my coffee to three cups as of tomorrow :). My hot chocolate is 49 c@lories a cup which I think is pretty good and tastes great too. I just get too cold drinking cold drinks during the winter. I have milkshake ones from the chemist in my cupboard which I use as meal replacements. Strawberry is my favourite. Haven't tried coffee but if you think is good I might.
In response to: Re: My f@itness journey
BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@TAB a crown that sounds expensive. You have had a busy day. What shopping did you do?
In response to: Re: My f@itness journey
Gazza75Senior Contributor
@Bunniekins, the hot choc sounds great, 49 clories isn't much at all! I haven't tried the coffee milkshakes. I've had strawberry and chocolate. I was thinking maybe you could have them warmed up or with hot water. I've also used them as meal replacements before and probably need to again. 3 cups of coffee tomorrow is a good goal. I'm sure you can do it. 
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
You’ll soon be able to use one secure login to access all SANE services.
For added security, members are now required to log in with their email address and password - member names are no longer supported for logging in.
If you had a Forums account before 19 May 2026 and haven’t set up your new login yet, you'll be prompted to set up your new secure login when you sign-in.
Fields marked * are required
