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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.
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TABSenior Contributor
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
it's more run this way! lol
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ScarecroweSenior Contributor
Sadly no @Bunniekins
my nibblies are mostly unhealthy which is why I am in the position I am in.............
got to start nibbling on healthy foods...................
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ScarecroweSenior Contributor
Drinking lots of water, no junk food at all since new years @Bunniekins
went to the pictures yesterday and just had pop corn, no chocolates etc.
not easy but I am trying my hardest.
have so much chocolate in the fridge (xmas presents) and it keeps calling my name......
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ScarecroweSenior Contributor
Hiya @Bunniekins
Well I don't drive so I walk to work and back, it takes about 20mins. Been drinking water heaps (and going to the toilet heaps which is annoying lol), steamed vegies are the go for tea. No junk food at all. A friend wanted to shout me a pastry or two before we went to the pictures but I said thanks but no thanks, no sweet things for me. I have been very good (so far). Hoping it continues........not easy but I am determined.
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TABSenior Contributor
sounds like youre doing well @Scarecrowe changing habits can seem hard til get into a new routine, and yes I have to lol, forgotten what it takes
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ScarecroweSenior Contributor
Thank you so very much @TAB for your support. I really appreciate it.
you are totally right, until you get into a routine it is hard to change habits.
My stomach keeps telling me "I want chocolate!!!" but my mind keeps saying "No, no and no chocolate allowed!!!!".
How have you been since New Year?
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TABSenior Contributor
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ScarecroweSenior Contributor
Sorry to hear that @TAB
Good for you though for getting back to ramping up the good things like the vegies and excercise. It is not easy I know, but you are giving it a go which is half the battle.
I wish you every success in your endeavours 
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TABSenior Contributor
thanks for the encouragement @Scarecrowe 
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