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Ducky · Veteran Member

Ducky's journey begins

dinkidi · Guru

OMG in one day you lost that much!!

Good luck, keep us posted and if you have any questions feel free to ask away, someone will be able to answer them.

Ducky · Veteran Member

I know, I was shocked.

I've also started with fresh juices, wheat grass (doesn't taste as bad with a bit of apple or pineapple)
My doctor got me on the juices, since they so healthy and it's super easy to have so many nutrients in one glass, it's actually
amazing what a little juice can do for you, I have also dropped off processed foods, artificial colors and flavors, and have been
for weeks now, slowly dropping into new lifestyle change.

(don't like the word diet)

It's actually surprisingly easy, may help that my partner is a chef and we make everything from scratch lol.

Is that you in the picture dinkidi ?????

Belle · Guru

So did you lose 8.5 kilos in one day?

Ducky · Veteran Member

I think mostly water weight, because of cancer treatment I've retained alot of.....well everything.....
but yes, so proud, once all the easy stuff is gone, I am expecting to lose roughly only 1kg a fortnight, and I will
still be excited with that, cant even begin to process how much I'm looking forward to spending my days
out having fun, being able to walk around without someone beside me waiting to catch me, spending my
days in the sunshine instead of a hospital room........

dinkidi · Guru

No the photo isn't me, unfortunately, but it gives me inspiration, along with Belle !

Having a chef as a partner must help, I have a friend as a chef and he cooks some amazing food, with your own personal dietition on board you should do fine.

We don't like the "diet" word either, it's a lifeling change not a short term thing, diets are short term and you end up putting it all back on then some !

dinkidi · Guru

You've come a long way, congratulations on kicking the cancer, I've seen too many people succomb to that horrible illness.

Ducky · Veteran Member

wasn't easy, but I had an amazing support team, I hope one day we find a way to end the suffering.
I also hope one day, the government realizes that taking so much money from those who are so vulnerable is wrong,
I met a lady who had to sell her house just to be able to afford chemo, the one thing people who are fighting cancer need
is zero stress.

positivity with everything is key.........

great motivation, your picture, I have a horrible picture up of me on fridge, to stop grazing. HOPEFULLY :)

Belle · Guru

So did you lose 8.5 kilos in one day? Just checking because my Great Uncle Fred (he's a Doctor) and he tells me that it's nigh on impossible to lose that much weight in one day....I've never heard of such a lost.

I lost 5 kilos in a week after I had an operation called a "lap nissen fundoplication" and my Great Uncle Fred was really concerned about it he made me go back to the hospital to see my specialist because he was very concerned.

Belle · Guru

I've had 2 malignant melanomas and thank fully caught them in time. I just have a couple of ugly scars. I also had cancer of the cervix when I was 22 years old. Again I was lucky it was caught in time and cut out. What sort of treatment did you have to have?

SAM · Veteran Member

@Ducky: Hi! You had an amazing 1st day weight lost! It is the first time I heard of such loss in one day. Anyway Congrats and Keep it up.

Belle · Guru

That's because no one has ever lost that much weight in a day.

Ducky · Veteran Member

hey guys, I know I was just as shocked as you all are, I am 100% certain it's water weight, and my body just responded to moving
around again, along with the acai and colon cleanse after so much inactivity, my Doctor said I had quite alot of fluid retention,
since I haven't moved around alot, because I wasn't allowed to, having a simple 40min light walk was more than I've done in roughly a year.

Please understand guys, I haven't done anything crazy, was fluid, my ankles are no longer puffy, and my stomach is feeling much less bloated.
it was an amazing first day of loss, and even tho it was fluid, I am over joyed, having that much water just sitting there was so uncomfortable.

Belle, I understand your concern, I assure you I also, checked with my doctor, however he wasn't concerned, as he knows how much fluid I have been retaining for quite sometime.
I was also pleased to say that he has heard of this Acai, and actually is happy I've begun taking them :)

Never fear team, it wasn't weight, as in fat, I rather to call myself fluffy to fat ( sounds better lol) fluid, and I am sure that if any of you had that much retention,
of fluid, you would also be spending the day on the loo :P.....

Belle, so glad to hear your cancer never progressed, please keep up on your check ups, as it is not something to say, I'll be fine..
I had progressed cancer, in my kidneys, liver, spine, and one in my brain. I wouldn't even begin trying to pronounce them let alone spell them sorry,
but I had surgery, extensive chemotherapy, I followed a strict diet, and did therapy to try and combat the memory loss and control of my body.

I am proud to say I am almost completely cancer free, just a little ways to go, hence me getting my life on track now, and yes my doctor knows about this, and supports it.
providing I am smart and don't lose weight too quickly, as I said, I will be thrilled with 1kg a fortnight, even a bit less, so long as each step I take is a step into more positive ground,
a step to create the future life of health and happiness I know we all deserve.

thankyou for your support team, I appreciate it...

Hears to a healthy future for us all :)

Belle · Guru

Are you sure it's okay I noticed you said you were almost cancer free.

Ducky · Veteran Member

yep almost, but it's completely safe, Doctors approval, I just don't take huge amounts, I only do 1 a day in the morning, for next 4 weeks,
then 2 a day, my cool doctor worked put the plan for me, along with my diet, just to make sure I will be perfect.

Well not perfect, but pretty close..................aww otay, I'm not close, but at least I have a blast hehehe

makes me feel really special, thankyou Belle, I truly do appreciate your concern, you rock :)

DanaG · Guru

Welcome To The Forum Ducky. I am happy to hear that the Acai Slim Diet is working for you. I am also happy to hear that you are cancer free. wink

Belle · Guru

She's not actually cancer free yet Dana.

DanaG · Guru

oops sorry. I was tired last night I need to have tooth picks in my eyes so i can read at night.

Belle · Guru

You probably just need more sleep...like most Mothers your sleep deprived smile

Ducky · Veteran Member

Thankx, guys, I've received great news, so far, I only have 3cm, to go :) OMG so happy, little ways to go, :)

Belle · Guru

What do you mean only 3cm to go?

Ducky · Veteran Member

my doctor has made it easy for me to see my progress, He's huge believer in positive thinking so he shows me even the smallest loss of tumor.
3cm to go refers to amount of tumor left, thats how big it is, or as i like to say, thats how small it is...........

:) KEEP SMILING

DanaG · Guru

thats good that you have a good dr love. will kee my fingers crossed for you.

marga · Guru

@ ducky: welcome to the forum. my name is marga and was on acai slim last year. still here after achieving my weight goal as i enjoy the forum so much. thank God for you are doing great progress on your treatments and on your acai slim journey. with everything you have gone through, i know you are a strong person, so keep that spirit high and enjoy the forum! you'll gain heaps of friends in here, i am one of them. :)

DanaG · Guru

me to

Ducky · Veteran Member

Thankyou so much girls, means so much to have support from others...........

Been super busy lately, I'm maid of honor, or as I like to see myself, Best Girl, why do women have to be maids and men just considered the best ? not right
but this saturday, I am putting on a remarkably ugly dress, but I will smile throughout my girls happy day, I am just super worried about the day, because they rushed through the process,
a week away and they aren't even 100% sure all paper work is in, plus the tone of fights she had with her hubby over where wedding to be held, and the religious factor, she is, he isn't, so that makes things interesting,
especially when neither party is willing to budge or compromise. stressful for all involved.

But I'm hosting her hens night on sunday, dinner, karaoke (i sound like a chipmunk in a blender ) and dancing, I'm still not 100% so I will be taking it easy, first night out in so long, couple years, so the bride to be,
invited alot of my mates along as well, so I could catch up with them, even through she doesn't know them, sweety...

I have also been very spoilt, my mom and partner, got my hair done, a facial, massage, I was pampered. .. they said I deserved it........ now how could I argue ? pampering lol

BUt theankyou guys so much, I haven't weighed myself, but I will after all this unhealthy eating from wedding, stuff, and yummy cakes I'm being given, lol

keep smiling girls..............

marga · Guru

@ ducky: you are pretty lucky to be pampered! so yeah, do not complain in those instances, just take them. we all deserve some pamper time. and i think i need that now...

Ducky · Veteran Member

Hey all, sorry have been so busy, maid of honor at mates wedding, hens night, speech, wedding, consoling her when things didn't go to plan, my god sons birthday, computer crashed, dog to vet, partner changing jobs, we're starting to plan our wedding now, and friends all wanting to catch up with me now I'm almost better.

Unfortunately, everywhere I went was junk food of the most yummy kind, chocolate mud cake, chocolate mousse, lemon delicious cake, strawberry cheese cake, truffle, not to mention all the other foods that was being put in front of me.

Okay I'll admit it I could of said no and gone for the healthy foods, but 3 years of watching what I ate, being on the most boring diet, with a chef as a partner, and being of Italian and Greek descent, being raised by copious amounts of food, my heart just couldn't say no.............. I am ashamed, but it was sooooooooooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooooood :P

so now, after the exciting start I had with losing all that fluid, I have now replaced it with cake.......
everyone in my house hold has gained weight, because everyone is dropping off cakes, I don't think I've had anything but carbs. lol

So I am now going to take the advice of a friend of mine, and start fresh.
My new starting weight is 99.2kg

My goal, I really don't know, I just want to look in the mirror and be happy with what I see.

Hears to the start of a new healthy life, where I will exercise each week, live each day with joy in my heart, take the time to have chocolate mousse, just not everyday, although I wish I could hehe
I hope all you beautiful ladies are going well in your journey, The celebration is over for me, now I can find myself a job.........finally, get fit and healthy, plan our wedding, save for house, play with my dog, and do what every single person on this beautiful planet is meant to do............ live, love, learn and laugh.....

Hugs to you all :)

DanaG · Guru

Sweetie, you don't have to give up the foods you love. Just have them in moderation. I know all those foods are very yummy but now you are paying for it with your weight. As belle says she has a cheat day 1 day a week, I am now doing the same thing. I had a bacon and egg toastie at the hospital today, i haven't touch chocolates yet Just take your time hon and just focus on your goal.

Belle · Guru

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My Dad had a brain tumour so I thought I'd share a bit of information with you guys. My Dad had the tumour removed and then had to re learn how to walk and talk and read etc. etc. He was well on his way to recovery but ended up dying a couple of months later which I think is unfortunately quite common with this form of agressive cancer.

Ducky · Veteran Member

very sad of your dad, unfort it happens alot, i also had to learn to walk, ages of therapy, speaking, learning everything all over again, it's hard, yes it is rare for those brain tumors to spread to body, my body tumors were of a different variety.

marga · Guru

@ ducky: hey honey, that's girl power! you fell down and learned to get up and stand up straight. now that you are on the right track to losing weight, keep it up. it's ok to celebrate sometimes, we all need that. just be in moderation. anyway, acai slim will help you lessen your appetite. good luck and i wish you success in your weight loss journey. always remember that we are here to help you. all of us have our own falls, we just differ on how we stand up after the fall. and i think you have the most inspirational stand today! :)

@ belle: sorry to hear about your dad. my dad passed away when i was 9 years old.he had heart and intestine complications. he was 60 when he died. and i truly miss him.

khloekobe · Guru

Hi Ducky.. I wish you all the best of luck in your journey! Keep us posted! :)

Belle · Guru

Ducky's journey didn't last very long.

dinkidi · Guru

It was a quick journey!

DanaG · Guru

hmm hmm hmm hmm disbelief

Belle · Guru

Very.

Ducky · Veteran Member

Hey all,

Computer broke down, :( but been super busy over past few weeks, haven't actually remembered to take acai slim, but I am happy to report an 8.5kg loss, now sitting at 90.7kg. :)

Supper happy with that considering I've just been going about life and eating what I normally do, loving my fresh juices...

getting pampered by my man, we're planning our wedding, just bought a new bedroom suit, saving for our very own house, that we'll turn into a home, loving life, and it'll only get better. sweeettt

Now off to the beach with my puppy dog, hugs to all

marga · Guru

@ ducky: wow! 8.5 loss since may? is that correct? congratulations! i am happy on how your life is going right now. new home soon, wedding, and weight loss. keep it up honey.

khloekobe · Guru

Hi, Ducky. Congrats on your loss.. You are doing really great, considering you are not on a diet.. Great job! :)

SweetJalapeno · Guru

Wow Ducky! You're doing great. I wish I will also see the same results after a week or two. Its just my first day and I am not really expecting that much.

Belle · Guru

It's pretty amazing considering your not taking the a/s pills or dieting. I wish I could lose 8.5kg in a month without diet or exercise or a/s.

Ducky · Veteran Member

Thanks :)

I'm not on a diet cause I don't like that word, I've heard alot of people talk about diets and when they do it sounds like such a chore, so mine is a lifestyle.
Well actually I'm just eating what I was before I got sick, I really enjoyed meals from this book called the power of protein, basically it's high protein low carb
food style :)

don't get me wrong it's not no carb, don't know how you could survive off no carbs, I love them lol I just stick with complex carbs, it's a very fulling meal, something different everyday,
I haven't gotten board with the food, so I think that helps.

treated myself with banana bread yesterday, trust me big treat cause of all sugar used to make it, but it was so yummy.

I am also exercising, but not conventional exercising as in gym, i stopped the gym because, I am saving for several things, wedding/a course I want to do and a house, so I'm doing things by coincidence.
using the stairs, playing with my dog coco for just that little bit longer eachday, taking him to the beach and running with him on soft sand, um playing with my partner, that kinda stuff, not doing it for the exercise just for fun,
before I even realize it I've been running around for a couple hours eon the beach, so it works out better than the gym.

We have put an xbox connect on layby, so I also plan to use that, zumba plus a dancing game, and later on we'll be getting this workout game thing from ultimate fighting. a friend told me it's so much fun to use the xbox connect, plus as an added bonus if I cant sleep I can just do some dancing till I'm tried.

My motto at the moment, is have fun, i want to live a very long time, and getting healthy is the way to do it, my food is fun, my workouts are fun, and soon I will remember to take the acai, promise.
I think I lost that much in a month because, my body isn't meant to be so big, so a little extra movement and it was happy.

just think, 1 less sugar in your coffee, 1 less can of coke, 1 less cookie, and your on your way to a happier healthier you.

then you can celebrate with a cookie................ lol not too many tho ladies...........

HUGS

marga · Guru

Ducky wrote:
just think, 1 less sugar in your coffee, 1 less can of coke, 1 less cookie, and your on your way to a happier healthier you.

then you can celebrate with a cookie................ lol not too many tho ladies...........

HUGS

wow! this is wonderful and motivating! think less, that is. i am happy with how your life goes now. it seems you are so complete with a healthy lifestyle. when will your wedding be? do you have a theme for your wedding?

Belle · Guru

I've never head of exercising by coincidence is it a new type of exercise?

Ducky · Veteran Member

lol, basically I dont set out to exercise, i just live normally, just a bit more active, it's like getting off the bus a stop early,
parking the car further away, walking to the shops, i play with my dog coco, it's not really exercise to some people because I'm having fun,
if your having fun it's not a chore, so you'll do it more often

Belle · Guru

I've tried that it doesn't work for me. I put on weight really easily, I have to work my butt off if I want to lose weight.

Ducky · Veteran Member

I think it'll work for me for a little while, then I'll start extending the walks I take coco on, and slowly work up to a run, at first I think sometimes a little work out goes along way, then as you progress so should your exercise......

Every extra step works wonders

SweetJalapeno · Guru

I agree with you Ducky. It should be a change in our lifestyle. Go healthy!

Belle · Guru

Mine is a lifestyle change but I still use the word diet.