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    About Me

    I was born in South Africa but moved to the UK 5 years ago. I have two lovely daughters aged 5 and 2 and they keep me very busy. I love to laugh and try to do so every day. I enjoy reading when I have time and like to go for long walks. My life philosophy is, Treat other people like you want to be treated.

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  • Journal

    • Miss my Dad!

      Mood August 12, 2008 9:11am

      I have been missing my Dad so much for the past two weeks. I had two dreams about him and somehow it just makes me realise how much I miss him. …

    • RESULTS!!

      Mood July 19, 2008 3:31pm

      It has been six months since I embarked on my new healthier lifestyle and the results are in:

      Starting weight: 13 stone 3 lbs

       

      Weight now: 12 …

    • Journal Entry for July 15, 2008

      Mood July 15, 2008 7:10pm

      I'm just feeling so down at the moment. I miss my Dad so much. Today for the first time I wished he was here so I could just talk to him about …

    • Happy Birthday!

      Mood July 3, 2008 9:59am

      Happy Birthday Dad! Missing you so much on your special day!!

      Our first one without you. Hope you having a ball with Nana and Grandad.

      Love you …

    • Journal Entry for June 17, 2008

      Mood June 17, 2008 11:34am

      Well, my goal finish date is Saturday. I will not make it but I'm proud of my achievement so far. 7kg. I'm also a lot fitter than 16 weeks …

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      From cindykoe October 1

      hope you are doing okay. Cindy

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      From Dezna September 20

      Hello my friend how are you? I have been thinking about you. Sending you lots of hugs for the weekend.

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      From cindykoe September 6

      been thinking about U. Hope U are Ok. Cindy

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      From Dezna September 5

      Lots of hugs to you and your family for the weekend

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      From Dezna September 1

      I am so glad to hear from you Marelise, So your weather is not that great. Well it is raining and it is so cold and there snow here in Cape Town at the moment. We have had such terrible storms, they say it is the worse storms in 7 years. How are you little girls? Hugs Dezna

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  • Goals

    Progress

    70 %

    Goal End Date is Jun 21, 08 112 days ago.
    Current Weight (KGs)
    77
    Body Mass Index (BMI)
    27
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    • Close Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Parent

      In a space of a week in October 2007 my life changed forever. On the 16 of October my dad was diagnosed with liver cancer and he passed away on the 23rd. The shock was too much. To make matters worse my passport was in South Africa for renewal and when I found out that he was very sick I couldn't even get on a plane to go see him. I thought maybe he had at least 4-6 months to live, but 1 week??? I constantly cry over the guilt of not seeing him, giving him one more hug.

      Treatments

      Crying Too Soon to Tell
      I just cry non-stop for 30-40 minutes sometimes. Sometimes so much that I feel like throwing up.
      Prayer Somewhat Helpful
      I feel that when I pray I calm down.
      Talking Too Soon to Tell
      I speak to my friends but not my family. Too scared I will upset my mom and brother if I speak to much about how I feel.
    • Close Obesity

      Ever since I can remember I have been overweight. I always manage to loose some weight and then settle back into my old eating habits just to pick up everything I've lost over the past few months. I've tried it all and I think I can class myself as a proffesional dieter. In 2004 I manage to drop 22lbs in 3 months and it stayed off for 2 years. Since October 2006 when my dad passed away I've put on a massive 9lbs and I'm officially obese now. I need to loose at least 30lb.

      Treatments

      Breast Feeding Not Working
      I breastfed both my girls and I actually put on weight.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Just joined the gym. Will have to wait and see.
      Slim-Fast Not Working
      Hated every minute of it. I picked the weight up in two weeks.
      Hypnotherapy Working / Worked
      I didnt loose that much weight but it helped me deal with all the food issues I had like guilt etc.
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