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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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ScarecroweSenior Contributor
Hiya @Bunniekins
Don't be too disappointed for your Lindt chocolate sin over the weekend. You have been doing so well, that you deserve a bit of chocolate. And if you don't indulge once in a while you will eat way more which is worse.
I have been drinking just over 5 litres of water a day, and going to the toilet every 5 mins which does get annoying lol. Have not had any junk food. Lots of steam vegies for tea and Just Right cereal and yogurt for breakfast. At work on morning tea break just water where I used to have something.
Well back to the water. Good luck everyone in their dieting quest.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Scarecrowe Hey Scarecrowe that is fantastic!:D you will be down to your wanted size in no time. 5 litres is awesome my friend keep up the good work. You are a inspiration. Love peaxx
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ScarecroweSenior Contributor
Oh thanks @Bunniekins
You are my inspiration 
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@Appleblossom glad you have good relation with son. Hope you have a good night.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Scarecrowe Hey Scarecrowe how are you doing with the 5 litres of water and healthy eating?
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ScarecroweSenior Contributor
Hiya @Bunniekins
Still going with the water and healthy eating. No junk food. Not really excercising much (other than the walks to and from work, town etc). My knees are not in great shape so I would rather not risk them for the moment.
Not sure if I have lost any weight but I will keep going until my goal date, and see how things are. I don't have scales in my house so can't weigh myself. I just judge by looks lol.
How about you my friend, how are you going with it all?
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Scarecrowe sounds good re water and healthy eating. I am doing the same here. Not as much water (have tried but couldnt do it am about 2.5 litres). Am walking when not boiling (coudnt manage yesterday due to humidity felt too sick) but most mornings and sometimes twice a day :). Am focussed my friend Scarecrowe. we can do it :Dxxx
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ScarecroweSenior Contributor
Good for you @Bunniekins . and yes we can do it.
Mine water consumption is about 2.2 litres also. (5 bottles of 450ml). I have them numbered so I don't lose track of my count. I think my body is getting used to it as I am not going to the toilet as often as I did when I first started which is great cause that was a nuisance lol.
Craving bad food badly though lol
But I expect that.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Scarecrowe yes I am craving food too. Great big yummy donuts ...... even though I am a vegan a steak is looking good atm (even though I wouldnt eat it lol). Canembert cheese on crackers etc etc but I wil not falter Scarecrowe we have to get through this bit which is the worst bit and once we see the gains it will be easier 🙂
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@TAB Hey TABs good to see you over here. How are you going with your healthy eating?
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