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Kathryn Greenhill
· 1 year ago
Thanks for writing that Kate. Yeah, you've exposed yourself - but to support and admiration.
Just the little "Weight loss" bar on the RHS sidebar is an inspiration. Me? I'm 70kg and want to lose 10kg. Seems like a big thing to me, until I look at what is happening for you.
I'm reactivating my Traineo account today. Thanks for the jump start.
Kate
· 1 year ago
Thanks Kathryn! I'm on Traineo too if you want to add me as a friend/motivator. Will have to log in to remember my name again - what's yours on it?
Glad that you like the little bar on the side. It's not entirely accurate but gets the idea. I'm thrilled to think that I've lost 25% what I need to lose - it's such a relief!
I've read alot that it's often tougher to lose a smaller amount when you weigh less but I'm sure you can do it. Just parking at the far reaches of carpark 3 would be your 30 mins exercise/day! :)
Simone
· 1 year ago
Wow Kate :) What Kathryn said!
I weighed about 75 six months ago, and my goal is the same as yours. I'm on about 63 at the moment, and feel I can easily lose another 5 and would still be a normal bmi. I just need to do more exercise (as opposed to just eating less), as toning up a bit would be good too. I've just started getting into it again, and obviously not got far to go, but you're a great inspiration. I'm still fascinated by the whole raw vegan thing (never even been vegetarian myself). I can't see myself doing it, but it is inspiring me to healthier eating, and who knows what will happen one day when I find the time to research it all in detail.
That 25% must feel so good! I like that little bar too :D
May
· 1 year ago
Kate, you are wonderful and beautiful. Thank you for the strength it took you to make this post, and to publish it in public.
There are so many of us who can relate precisely to the pain that you have been through, and yes, you did need a 'bigger bottle' to hold it all in, sad as that may be.
I am so honoured to be walking by your side as you travel this raw journey. This journey of chiseling, like a sculptor, the New Kate '08. It's so exciting!!!
Love and Joy May
Wendy
· 1 year ago
Hey Kate!
I found your blog through Google News Alerts. I have it set to send me anything that refers to "raw food diet". Today, it sent me to you. :)
I just wanted to tell you, you are not alone. I went through, nearly, the exact same thing you did. In September, after being in denial about my weight for so long, I started going to the gym. While there, I got weighed and discovered I was 151kg. I was in complete shock and had the same emotional reaction you did.
I, too, started a raw food diet and completely agree with what you have said. Isn't the most amazing thing to discover the difference between what your body craves and what your mental cravings are? The thing though about eating raw is that it gives you such mental clarity. That's a good thing, but when you finally have to face your pain without no longer numbing yourself with food, it can be hard some days.
Also, the woman who inspired me to do the green smoothie feast kept a blog for six months. It is a fascinating read. Check her out as well (if you haven't come across her blog already):
I wish you great success and will be here to cheer you on. :)
SUVINE.COM
· 1 year ago
2008 IS FOR KATE
I SEE A BEAUTIFUL YOU VERY SOON AND YOU WILL LOVE THE RAW VEGAN THING, IT IS SO AMAZING, YOU WILL LOVE EVERY MEAL AND TASTE THE GREATEST THINGS
CW
· 1 year ago
Kate, thank you so much for sharing your story. I am full of admiration for you and am glad and honoured to be sharing your journey via this blog. You have already lost so much weight since October (I think that's when I last saw you)! I'm looking forward to catching up with you again soon.
I can really relate to your need to do the raw thing, so as not to slip back into old habits. Since the end of August last year I have lost around 13 kg (was 74kg, now around 60-61kg) and I have done that by going vegetarian (with two meals of my day actually raw and vegan). If I was still eating meat I think it would be too easy for me to get lazy and slip back into my old habits. I'm quite chuffed to know that you, Simone and I are all working on our health (for me the main impetus was wanting to feel better, and wanting to avoid diseases like type 2 diabetes which a few people in my family have). Kathryn if there's anything I can do to support you let me know :)
I'm glad we have a dog - we have been trying to walk him everyday, and I am enjoying our 40 minute daily walk. Am trying to work myself into more strenuous exercise...
I think the main thing is to not beat yourself up when you slip up. It's hard work changing habits that have formed over many years (dietary and emotional), and it's more important to recognise your commitment to yourself, and to just keep working on it. Oh, and yes remember that many people are cheering you on :)
Heidi
· 1 year ago
Kate -
You totally rock. It feels very difficult to share your weight with the world, doesn't it?
But once you do, and once you start seeing changes, it can be beautiful. And look at you! Look at you go!
keep up the great work! You can reach your ideal weight! I know you can!
AND you get to eat delicious raw food! How cool is that!
Keep it up, raw sista! ~ Heidi
Robin
· 1 year ago
Hi K'star,
That must have been so hard to deal with, I had no idea. Keeping you in my thoughts, and looks like we are both on a journey.
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Just the little "Weight loss" bar on the RHS sidebar is an inspiration. Me? I'm 70kg and want to lose 10kg. Seems like a big thing to me, until I look at what is happening for you.
I'm reactivating my Traineo account today. Thanks for the jump start.
Glad that you like the little bar on the side. It's not entirely accurate but gets the idea. I'm thrilled to think that I've lost 25% what I need to lose - it's such a relief!
I've read alot that it's often tougher to lose a smaller amount when you weigh less but I'm sure you can do it. Just parking at the far reaches of carpark 3 would be your 30 mins exercise/day! :)
I weighed about 75 six months ago, and my goal is the same as yours. I'm on about 63 at the moment, and feel I can easily lose another 5 and would still be a normal bmi. I just need to do more exercise (as opposed to just eating less), as toning up a bit would be good too.
I've just started getting into it again, and obviously not got far to go, but you're a great inspiration.
I'm still fascinated by the whole raw vegan thing (never even been vegetarian myself). I can't see myself doing it, but it is inspiring me to healthier eating, and who knows what will happen one day when I find the time to research it all in detail.
That 25% must feel so good! I like that little bar too :D
There are so many of us who can relate precisely to the pain that you have been through, and yes, you did need a 'bigger bottle' to hold it all in, sad as that may be.
I am so honoured to be walking by your side as you travel this raw journey. This journey of chiseling, like a sculptor, the New Kate '08. It's so exciting!!!
Love and Joy
May
I found your blog through Google News Alerts. I have it set to send me anything that refers to "raw food diet". Today, it sent me to you. :)
I just wanted to tell you, you are not alone. I went through, nearly, the exact same thing you did. In September, after being in denial about my weight for so long, I started going to the gym. While there, I got weighed and discovered I was 151kg. I was in complete shock and had the same emotional reaction you did.
I, too, started a raw food diet and completely agree with what you have said. Isn't the most amazing thing to discover the difference between what your body craves and what your mental cravings are? The thing though about eating raw is that it gives you such mental clarity. That's a good thing, but when you finally have to face your pain without no longer numbing yourself with food, it can be hard some days.
Two things I want to share:
I have started a video blog on YT about a green smoothie feast I am embarking on. I invite you to check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=rawpassion
Also, the woman who inspired me to do the green smoothie feast kept a blog for six months. It is a fascinating read. Check her out as well (if you haven't come across her blog already):
http://greensmoothieexperiment.blogspot.com/
I wish you great success and will be here to cheer you on. :)
I SEE A BEAUTIFUL YOU VERY SOON AND YOU WILL LOVE THE RAW VEGAN THING, IT IS SO AMAZING, YOU WILL LOVE EVERY MEAL AND TASTE THE GREATEST THINGS
I can really relate to your need to do the raw thing, so as not to slip back into old habits. Since the end of August last year I have lost around 13 kg (was 74kg, now around 60-61kg) and I have done that by going vegetarian (with two meals of my day actually raw and vegan). If I was still eating meat I think it would be too easy for me to get lazy and slip back into my old habits. I'm quite chuffed to know that you, Simone and I are all working on our health (for me the main impetus was wanting to feel better, and wanting to avoid diseases like type 2 diabetes which a few people in my family have). Kathryn if there's anything I can do to support you let me know :)
I'm glad we have a dog - we have been trying to walk him everyday, and I am enjoying our 40 minute daily walk. Am trying to work myself into more strenuous exercise...
I think the main thing is to not beat yourself up when you slip up. It's hard work changing habits that have formed over many years (dietary and emotional), and it's more important to recognise your commitment to yourself, and to just keep working on it. Oh, and yes remember that many people are cheering you on :)
You totally rock. It feels very difficult to share your weight with the world, doesn't it?
But once you do, and once you start seeing changes, it can be beautiful. And look at you! Look at you go!
keep up the great work! You can reach your ideal weight! I know you can!
AND you get to eat delicious raw food! How cool is that!
Keep it up, raw sista!
~ Heidi
That must have been so hard to deal with, I had no idea. Keeping you in my thoughts, and looks like we are both on a journey.