Natalie M.

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I have sleep apnoea, pre-diabetes and I don't look great in a bikini!

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: Strawberries

Favorite Sinful Food: Chocolate

My Preferred Method of Exercise: Dancing, walking

My Approach to Weight Loss: Less processed food, more vegetables!

My Weight Loss Program: I don't follow a program

My Diet Plan: Mediterranean Diet

Fitness/Exercise Apps: MyFitnessPal

Fitness Devices: FitBit

DietBet Winnings: $184.87

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TIME PERIOD: All 1-Year 60-Days 30-Days
Unofficial Weigh-InVerified Weigh-InDietBet Runner-UpDietBet WinnerRound WinnerRound Runner-Up
-0.7% Since last weigh-in-1.1 lbs
0% 1-Month Change0 lbs
-10.9% Lifetime Change-20.3 lbs

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Cursed
by Natalie - 05/13/2015 8:45PM

I did a Chris and Heidi Powell dietbet at the start of the year. My mother died the day after I star... Read More ›

JeannieBee61

Your last line says it all. The first part of this is deciding to do it and the second is consistency, which is a whole other "animal." Sometimes it is just one foot in front of the other. Every moment you make a wise decision, it is for health and longevity. Hang in there.

Elizabeth H.

I'm so sorry. That's a lot to deal with. You're among friends on here though and we can offer some support at least. Go easy on yourself and hang in there.
Carb Cycling
by Natalie - 05/08/2015 6:12PM

I was just a "runner up" in the third round of my transformer AND the Shaun T kickstarter which is a... Read More ›

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JeannieBee61

Keep up the good work! Even a small change is an improvement
Try try again
by Natalie - 04/19/2015 4:52PM

I've done two 28-day dbs before. Won the first, lost the second and put all the weight back on. I to... Read More ›

Elizabeth H.

I've had so many ups and downs too. I basically had to start over my third month. Im now only a tiny bit below where I was in January. You aren't alone! If this were easy we wouldn't be here. I just keep reminding myself that I'm learning SO much about myself and at least making positive emotional progress. Things will come together for me so long as I don't give up. I think. I hope. So, hang in there! You have more support here than you even know. :-). I've got your back! You can do this! We are all here still trying and I'm proud of that :-)
Dieting through the worst times
by Natalie - 01/09/2015 3:50AM

My mother found out she had breast cancer, already spread to her bones, at the end of 2013. She had ... Read More ›

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LeeRyan

good luck!

Suze

My mom passed on Oct 21st- 2 months into my diet betting. I re-doubled my efforts in her memory. She was not one to take care of herself and I know she would want me to live longer and healthier than she was able. I tell myself daily that this is a lifestyle I'm choosing- not a diet. Be kind to yourself, really think about what you are willing to do differently - or not.For me, no sugar is easier than dabbling- 50 years of experience tells me I just have to say no. I do have 3 oz of wine almost every night- and I fit that into my daily food plan. Plan is the operative word for me. And it's a "practice" - some days are easy, some are not. If it were easy, everyone would be thin, right?! Best of luck on your journey(s). DB will help you stay accountable to yourself
The Home Stretch
by Natalie - 12/08/2014 12:03AM

My goal for this dietbet was to lose 3.4 kg. I lost 1.3 in the first week then basically maintained ... Read More ›

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Kelsey D.

you CAN do it! Focus focus focus!

Natalie M.

Well I lost a whole kg ovf water weight overnight then another 400 grams the next 24 hours - so well on my way!
Weigh in for my first dietbet
by Natalie - 11/16/2014 12:25AM

I just submitted my weight for my first dietbet. Assuming it is accepted, I start at 84.2 kg (185.2 ... Read More ›

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Clothes Pony

I'm starting my first dietbet challenge too, and found it really daunting. Getting on a scale after over a year of not, taking a full length photo of myself, that was a big deal to me but I'm so glad to have jumped that hurdle.

Next came facing the fears of starting a diet, oh my! But I'm glad I did, the momentum is started and encouragement found here is really great! Look how much we both have already accomplished just by being here! Good luck! We can do this!!!

Clothes Pony

Question, referring to your statement, "I have sleep apnoea, pre-diabetes, and high blood pressure. It's time to do something about it," is sleep apnoea improved with weight loss?