Thanks April For your kind words...I probably rambled a bit there but am excited to be here! Will keep up with my progress thanks again
Dre said:your doing amazing Rachel
well done, keep up the great work!
i agree with you about releasing toxic people from our lives!
sometimes we need to get rid of the darkness,
so that we can see how well we shine in the light..
welcome to this wonderful website my darling x
hugs
Dre
Rachel Fitton said:Hi all...I posted a intro the other day but for some reason the thread was dated 2015...lol. Thanks Rava for letting me know Hope this finds the right time and thread for you to see.
Rachel Fitton said:I'm 1 week down and have 1.8 kilos and 10 cms lost on measurements.
Rachel Fitton said:I'm 47 single mum with 2 awesome kids 12 & 10. Ive always struggled with weight and would say the fatter I am the sadder my life is as I use food as a medicine. I love being curvy and womanly so Im not aiming for skinny. Size 12 is my perfect look on me.
Rachel Fitton said:My friends family always say Im beautiful at any weight Ive been over the years which is lovely but you have to feel it yourself! Ive had health issues the last 6 months and have lost 2 family members a friend and my 13year old staffy all in that time. Hence weight goes through the roof which brings me here. I have overcome my health issues and have let go of toxic people in my life in the last month and am ready for me! Im moving house soon sooo cant wait!
Rachel Fitton said:This year is full of new beginnings for me and transforming to my authentic self is the goal! Hope you all feel the same about yourself too ❤
Hey @Rava yes all is good my end...sorry been a busy time with long wknd going away etc...then playing catch upsRava said:How are you getting on @Rachel Fitton ?
Hope everything has been going smoothly for you
Rachel Fitton said:Very happy today
So I weighed myself this morning which will be over 3 week mark by 3 days.
Here are my stats,
SW 100.8
Week 1 : 1.8 loss
Week 2: 1.4 loss
Week 3 and a bit : 1.9 loss
Total : 5.1 kilo loss
CW : 95.7
Lost 22cms in measurements.
Rachel Fitton said:I dont expect anyone to notice till I lose 10 kilos. Im not fussed either way as I feel so in control of losing this weight which is the best feeling ever!
Well done @Lottie86Lottie86 said:I’ve started my third month. I’m pretty keen to see how I go without it. The best thing that duromine has given me is energy. I’ve always been low on iron which makes me incredibly tired (even after eating greens and taking iron pills).
I get stuck on certain numbers and the scales don’t shift but when it does it’s like boom. Hoping to shift the last 5-6kgs to reach my first major goal. My dr did say that it will slow down but I still have about 10kgs if not abit more to lose.
Thanks for your support @RavaRava said:Wow @Rachel Fitton thats just amazing! Congratulations
I love that you feel in control! I think I know what you mean . For me it quickly became "I am giving fuel to my body" and NOT what do I feel like eating, if that makes sense?
Personally, I have had a few slip up's since starting Duromine, but its "old habits" that have popped up and before I even thought about what I was doing "hand went to mouth" and that was it. I'm just over 5 weeks today since starting, but I can honestly say that there has only been one time where I "consciously" made the decision to eat something that I know wasn't the best for me nutritionally. When I remember my lack of control prior, its just mind blowing!!
Yes I'm scared too @Rava once we stop duromineRava said:@Lottie86 and @Rachel Fitton
One of things I am a little scared off is losing that energy once I do go off Duromine.
Will you gals take any type of supplements after to help transition?
Rachel Fitton said:Thanks for your support @Rava
Yesss I hear you....duromine does make you chose better in nutrition for sure!
And its so human nature for us to have those slip ups....Ive had plenty of those..lol
Ive been good so far except a few too many wines the other week...but oh well back on the horse as they say..lol
When are you off overseas? Hope you can fill us in on your journey away! Your doing awesome hon keep up the good work !! ❤
Rachel Fitton said:Yes I'm scared too @Rava once we stop duromine
My last month im going to ween myself off the pills...take every 2nd...then 3rd day as I get closer to coming off them. I will probably just take what I usually do now...berroca, iron , magnesium and been taking vitamin C recently. The fear I have is those cravings you get when off duromine!
So I guess its more getting the headspace in line b4 we go off them I think. And hopefully seeing ourselves in better shape and feeling it that can hopefully continue our weightloss journey. Hope that helps hon ❤
Rava said:I'm still on my first months prescription due to the fact that I spaced them out as I wasn't sure I would be able to get anymore before going off on my trip, so instead of lasting 30 days, they will last me 40. Now that my GP changed her mind and gave me the 2 other scripts, I have been really going to and fro in regards to taking them with me. It is a bloody good idea to space them out again though, as I was forgetting that I have might have some withdrawal symptoms if I stop using them..
Your definitely right about the headspace! Again another worry when I am away - 2 months on holiday is a long time to get back into bad habits!
Lottie86 said:Where you off too? I’m flying to America start of July.
I’m not sure what I’m going to do I’ll probably see my doctor this week or the week after. Iron pills don’t do anything for me I was meant to be on them for 6 weeks that turned into 6 months +.
I’m currently on holiday as I work seasonal but I’ve lost my mojo. I haven’t eaten bad food just not as active but every second day I’ll walk or run.
Might need to change though as I want to hit my goal lol