| Hi I'm Alison I started lighterlife on 19th January 2009 weighing 21 stone 2 and I need to be under 11 stone to have a healthy BMI. In 2009 I lost 6 stone, then put 2 back on when I came off plan Nov to Jan. In Jan I went back into Foundation and lost the bulk of that gain. Then I decided I couldn't stick to it and gained another 2 stone. So now I've realised that I can't do this without professional help and I've turned to a counsellor to sort my head out. I'm also going to do another cheaper VLCD but not LL this time. As yet I've not set any goals, I need to give this some thought for short and long term goals. In the immediate future, my goal is for my size 18 clothes to fit me again, then the size 16 ones, then I'll think about weight/size targets. My job is in IT and I do a lot of travel. I can be away from home in hotels 3 nights a week and I do about 25000 miles a year for work, which makes being in the same place at the same time each week pretty difficult. I did try SW for a while but my head wasn't in the right place and I couldn't do classes each week. Online isn't enough discipline for me at the moment. I need the structure of getting weighed each week. Image: http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w3GyLtz/weight.png |
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hope you're all having a lovely weekend and had a good week.
Mine was fine workwise, nothing too stressful, a day trip to Tewkesbury was a long day and tiring, but other than that all fine.
This week my washing machine and satnav packed up on me
Both have now been replaced, but it was an expensive week! Can't live without either so it had to be done! Just waiting to see what the 3rd thi...
hope you're all having a lovely weekend and had a good week.
Mine was fine workwise, nothing too stressful, a day trip to Tewkesbury was a long day and tiring, but other than that all fine.
This week my washing machine and satnav packed up on me
Both have now been replaced, but it was an expensive week! Can't live without either so it had to be done! Just waiting to see what the 3rd thi... Comments
Hi everyone
Hope you are all having a good week.
I had a lovely weekend with my mum, sisters and (almost) sister in law. We shopped, we ate, we drank, then we chilled at the spa.
I did what the others did, except I drank far less, and didn't eat when I wasn't hungry, had more salads than them. I also stuck to coffee and water as much as poss. I wasn't whiter than white, I had a couple of cakes and t...
Hope you are all having a good week.
I had a lovely weekend with my mum, sisters and (almost) sister in law. We shopped, we ate, we drank, then we chilled at the spa.
I did what the others did, except I drank far less, and didn't eat when I wasn't hungry, had more salads than them. I also stuck to coffee and water as much as poss. I wasn't whiter than white, I had a couple of cakes and t...
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Well I'm still eating, I'm away this weekend, and couldn't get back into ketosis in time.
So I've cancelled my CD appointment tomorrow. I have enough packs to start again Monday and get weighed next Friday.
I thought about it a lot this week, and decided to keep the carbs to a minimum, enjoy my girlie weekend, and start again next week. The scales have gone up 4lbs since Saturday which I know is gly...
So I've cancelled my CD appointment tomorrow. I have enough packs to start again Monday and get weighed next Friday.
I thought about it a lot this week, and decided to keep the carbs to a minimum, enjoy my girlie weekend, and start again next week. The scales have gone up 4lbs since Saturday which I know is gly...
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I'm having a rough week, work is going ok but meetings are demanding.
Old habits are a problem.
I ate on Sunday, and I've eaten since. I've not eaten carbs but it's not the point. Can't seem to get back into abstinence...crooked thinking says wait til Monday after the weekend away with Mum.
I'm going to try again today, I'm due to get weighed on Friday afternoon and I don't want to show a gain, bu...
I'm having a rough week, work is going ok but meetings are demanding.
Old habits are a problem.
I ate on Sunday, and I've eaten since. I've not eaten carbs but it's not the point. Can't seem to get back into abstinence...crooked thinking says wait til Monday after the weekend away with Mum.
I'm going to try again today, I'm due to get weighed on Friday afternoon and I don't want to show a gain, bu...
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Hi everyone
Yesterday's Sunday lunch went well. My mum was really chuffed and we gave her her last surprise - girlie weekend in manchester with shopping, hotel and pampering next weekend.
Food wise, in the rush to get out the house I forgot my packs and hadn't had one. This was a genuine oversight as it didn't even occur to me to take them. I wonder what my sub-conscious was up to though...
OH sugges...
Yesterday's Sunday lunch went well. My mum was really chuffed and we gave her her last surprise - girlie weekend in manchester with shopping, hotel and pampering next weekend.
Food wise, in the rush to get out the house I forgot my packs and hadn't had one. This was a genuine oversight as it didn't even occur to me to take them. I wonder what my sub-conscious was up to though...
OH sugges...
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We had my Mum's surprise birthday party last night. After months of secrets and preparations it was fantastic, she was totally shocked and hadn't got a clue. And she loved every minute of it too. I was knackered by the end of it, I'd been rushing around all night.
I stuck to coffee and soda water, the food looked and smelled amazing but I just kept busy. The worst part was the desserts, ...
We had my Mum's surprise birthday party last night. After months of secrets and preparations it was fantastic, she was totally shocked and hadn't got a clue. And she loved every minute of it too. I was knackered by the end of it, I'd been rushing around all night.
I stuck to coffee and soda water, the food looked and smelled amazing but I just kept busy. The worst part was the desserts, ...
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Happy Saturday to you.
I've just got on my scales, and I've been rewarded for remaining abstinent. I've dropped 4lbs since Weds when I got weighed. It means that I've now lost 16lbs and hit my first stone, I'm also into the next stone bracket too
I'm so pleased, its set me off on the right foot for the weekend.
In this frame of mind, I can cope with the party tonight, and the lunch tomor...
Happy Saturday to you.
I've just got on my scales, and I've been rewarded for remaining abstinent. I've dropped 4lbs since Weds when I got weighed. It means that I've now lost 16lbs and hit my first stone, I'm also into the next stone bracket too
I'm so pleased, its set me off on the right foot for the weekend.
In this frame of mind, I can cope with the party tonight, and the lunch tomor...
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I hope you're all having a good week.
Mine has been a bit stressful with work. We all complained about my boss and now he's no longer my boss and has had his hours cut. He's a nice bloke but never did any work. I'm really hoping they get someone better. My colleagues thought I'd be offered the job, but I wasn't and I genuinely don't want it. Apparently I'm too useful at what I do...which...
I hope you're all having a good week.
Mine has been a bit stressful with work. We all complained about my boss and now he's no longer my boss and has had his hours cut. He's a nice bloke but never did any work. I'm really hoping they get someone better. My colleagues thought I'd be offered the job, but I wasn't and I genuinely don't want it. Apparently I'm too useful at what I do...which...
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happy humpday to you all.
I went to my weigh in this morning and lost 3.5lbs...not bad considering my lapses. I told her about Sunday and my dilemmas and she agreed with me but didn't have anymore to add than people on here. There's no magic answer, at the moment I'm not going to eat, but I'm not making the decision til Sunday.
Anyway onwards and downwards, off to join the 4 week challeng...
happy humpday to you all.
I went to my weigh in this morning and lost 3.5lbs...not bad considering my lapses. I told her about Sunday and my dilemmas and she agreed with me but didn't have anymore to add than people on here. There's no magic answer, at the moment I'm not going to eat, but I'm not making the decision til Sunday.
Anyway onwards and downwards, off to join the 4 week challeng...
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Yesterday was tough but I managed full abstinence, the scales have dropped a bit this morning. There were times I wanted to eat, and I could have eaten but I didn't. So well done me, more of the same today.
One day at a time I'll do this
I've got a dilemma on Sunday, the whole family is going out for Sunday lunch, we never do this but its my Mum's 60th, so there will be 13 of us going t...
Yesterday was tough but I managed full abstinence, the scales have dropped a bit this morning. There were times I wanted to eat, and I could have eaten but I didn't. So well done me, more of the same today.
One day at a time I'll do this
I've got a dilemma on Sunday, the whole family is going out for Sunday lunch, we never do this but its my Mum's 60th, so there will be 13 of us going t...
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Hi everyone
Hope you all had a lovely weekend.
I'm struggling to be honest. The old nibbling demons have reared their ugly heads. OH had a McD's tonight, I ate half his fries and some cheesy dipper things!
I'm finding it hard not to beat myself up. But virtually every day I've had some food. Part of me thinks as CD will allow some protein (only 200cals though). I don't think I'm currently capable of ...
Hope you all had a lovely weekend.
I'm struggling to be honest. The old nibbling demons have reared their ugly heads. OH had a McD's tonight, I ate half his fries and some cheesy dipper things!
I'm finding it hard not to beat myself up. But virtually every day I've had some food. Part of me thinks as CD will allow some protein (only 200cals though). I don't think I'm currently capable of ...
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I've just been for weigh in and lost 8.5lbs....not bad for 6 days work...would have been better if I'd not nibbled but hey ho!
Onwards and downwards, hope everyone is having a good week
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I've just been for weigh in and lost 8.5lbs....not bad for 6 days work...would have been better if I'd not nibbled but hey ho!
Onwards and downwards, hope everyone is having a good week
xx
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So far things are going pretty well. Had another nibble moment last night. I was thrown out of my plan and comfort zone. I took my neighbour to hospital as her elderly husband had had an op and she was worrying, it was all very last minute, didn't have time for a pack. Then when I got there, there was nowhere to park and wait, its in a really dodgy area, the only place I knew was Tesco!...
So far things are going pretty well. Had another nibble moment last night. I was thrown out of my plan and comfort zone. I took my neighbour to hospital as her elderly husband had had an op and she was worrying, it was all very last minute, didn't have time for a pack. Then when I got there, there was nowhere to park and wait, its in a really dodgy area, the only place I knew was Tesco!...
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That was it really lol, just peed on the stick and its the perfect shade of pink.
My feet are bloody cold, although the weather has got colder today.
Also dropped 8.5lbs according to my scales too
My feet are bloody cold, although the weather has got colder today.
Also dropped 8.5lbs according to my scales too
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Happy Monday
I've survived my first long drive and remained abstinent
6 hours of meeting and 350 miles of driving, and I've stuck to packs, although trying up my water intake now. I had to stop midway there and back, but I didn't drink as much water as I should or I'd have had to stop again. Probably a crap excuse and something to work on, but I'm doing my best.
Each day abstinent is an achievement...
I've survived my first long drive and remained abstinent
6 hours of meeting and 350 miles of driving, and I've stuck to packs, although trying up my water intake now. I had to stop midway there and back, but I didn't drink as much water as I should or I'd have had to stop again. Probably a crap excuse and something to work on, but I'm doing my best.
Each day abstinent is an achievement...
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Hi there everyone
We had a fantastic day at the Christening yesterday. The weather held out for the most part but as one of the Grandmas works at an outdoor place, she'd borrowed a small marquee for us.
I tried to forget how fat I looked and enjoyed the day. It was only when I was looking through the photos last night that I saw it and felt a bit depressed.
CD does something called Sole source which ...
We had a fantastic day at the Christening yesterday. The weather held out for the most part but as one of the Grandmas works at an outdoor place, she'd borrowed a small marquee for us.
I tried to forget how fat I looked and enjoyed the day. It was only when I was looking through the photos last night that I saw it and felt a bit depressed.
CD does something called Sole source which ...
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Hi everyone
Hope you're all having a lovely weekend and have good weather.
I slept in until midday today which is something I've not done for ages. This afternoon we went on the hunt for a nice birthday cake for my Mum. We're having a surprise 60th for her in 2 weeks. I was planning to make cupcakes but its just too much hassle and I also think too much temptation as well!
So I'm ordering one from M&...
Hope you're all having a lovely weekend and have good weather.
I slept in until midday today which is something I've not done for ages. This afternoon we went on the hunt for a nice birthday cake for my Mum. We're having a surprise 60th for her in 2 weeks. I was planning to make cupcakes but its just too much hassle and I also think too much temptation as well!
So I'm ordering one from M&...
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hope you've all had a good week. Mine's been pretty productive. My colleague came around today so we could work together (we're both home-based). She arrived with Starbucks coffees black americano for me though. So we worked hard all day which kept me pretty busy.
Plan-wise I didn't have my first pack til 12pm, from experience I know to leave the first one as long as possible, esp whe...
hope you've all had a good week. Mine's been pretty productive. My colleague came around today so we could work together (we're both home-based). She arrived with Starbucks coffees
black americano for me though. So we worked hard all day which kept me pretty busy. Plan-wise I didn't have my first pack til 12pm, from experience I know to leave the first one as long as possible, esp whe...
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I've had a positive productive day. Went to see my counsellor this morning and started dealing with my issues going back to when I was a difficult teenager, which really got me thinking.
I worked at home all afternoon, then went to see my CD Consultant. i was there about half an hour, she'd done LL previously as well, and CD is exactly the same. The same things are allowed, same boundari...
I've had a positive productive day. Went to see my counsellor this morning and started dealing with my issues going back to when I was a difficult teenager, which really got me thinking.
I worked at home all afternoon, then went to see my CD Consultant. i was there about half an hour, she'd done LL previously as well, and CD is exactly the same. The same things are allowed, same boundari...
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Hi everyone
I'm still counting down to Friday, restricting carbs and fizzy drinks etc.
I've been reading up on here and realise that i'm not alone in this battle and others are also fighting to keep control which is actually reassuring.
My best advice to anyone is do not lapse...not even a tiny bit. It always leads to more and makes life so much harder.
I've got a christening on Sunday where we're go...
I'm still counting down to Friday, restricting carbs and fizzy drinks etc.
I've been reading up on here and realise that i'm not alone in this battle and others are also fighting to keep control which is actually reassuring.
My best advice to anyone is do not lapse...not even a tiny bit. It always leads to more and makes life so much harder.
I've got a christening on Sunday where we're go...
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I chased the CD consultant and she came straight back to me. I'm seeing her on Thursday evening.
I've done my farewell to food, and I'm now on carb reduction. I'm also cutting back on diet coke and upping the water. So far its surprisingly easy but I haven't started abstinence yet.
I need to get back into that place where I feel good about myself, where my clothes look good, where I don...
I chased the CD consultant and she came straight back to me. I'm seeing her on Thursday evening.
I've done my farewell to food, and I'm now on carb reduction. I'm also cutting back on diet coke and upping the water. So far its surprisingly easy but I haven't started abstinence yet.
I need to get back into that place where I feel good about myself, where my clothes look good, where I don...
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Hi everyone
Hope life is treating you well.
I've got my first counselling appointment today. I'm quite nervous about it.
I think the main issue is self esteem, most of my other problems with food, relationships etc seem to be caused by that.
I've got my head around the fact that I need to do another VLCD to lose the weight and I've made plans to start next week. Should be starting on 1st July, and I'l...
Hope life is treating you well.
I've got my first counselling appointment today. I'm quite nervous about it.
I think the main issue is self esteem, most of my other problems with food, relationships etc seem to be caused by that.
I've got my head around the fact that I need to do another VLCD to lose the weight and I've made plans to start next week. Should be starting on 1st July, and I'l...
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Hi everyone
Hope you're all getting on well, and having some nice weather.
We had a fab time in Scotland, we got totally chilled despite looking after 3 kids and a dog. They say a change is as good as a rest and it was so far removed from our normal life that it was a good break.
I'm trying to stop eating bad stuff and not doing too bad with it. I contacted 2 CD consultants and neither has got back t...
Hope you're all getting on well, and having some nice weather.
We had a fab time in Scotland, we got totally chilled despite looking after 3 kids and a dog. They say a change is as good as a rest and it was so far removed from our normal life that it was a good break.
I'm trying to stop eating bad stuff and not doing too bad with it. I contacted 2 CD consultants and neither has got back t...
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Sorry I've not been around for a while. Life is pretty good, 2 more days of work then I'm heading to Scotland to see my sister and look after the children (7,5,3) for 9 days whilst her and hubby go to Turkey on a gullet
Weight-wise, I'm not quite a disaster but not far off. 2 stone gained since stopping LL, and I was already a stone heavier than my lightest.
So of the 6 stone I lost, 3...
Sorry I've not been around for a while. Life is pretty good, 2 more days of work then I'm heading to Scotland to see my sister and look after the children (7,5,3) for 9 days whilst her and hubby go to Turkey on a gullet
Weight-wise, I'm not quite a disaster but not far off. 2 stone gained since stopping LL, and I was already a stone heavier than my lightest.
So of the 6 stone I lost, 3...
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Hope everyone is getting ok and had a good weekend.
Just thought I'd not posted on here for a while.
I'm battling my weight at the moment. Life is very stressful and not turning to food/alcohol is very difficult. Its made me aware of how much easier it would be in abstinence. But I also know that I wouldn't stick to it.
I need to get my head in the right frame of mind and make the healthy ch...
Hope everyone is getting ok and had a good weekend.
Just thought I'd not posted on here for a while.
I'm battling my weight at the moment. Life is very stressful and not turning to food/alcohol is very difficult. Its made me aware of how much easier it would be in abstinence. But I also know that I wouldn't stick to it.
I need to get my head in the right frame of mind and make the healthy ch...
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Just a quick update to say that I've lost 0.4lbs this week.
I'm actually really happy with that, it means I've remained in control.
I didn't have the SW books so I was working from memory (12 years ago).
So all in all I'm pretty chuffed with myself.
I know I can follow it more strictly now I've got the books, there were a few things I underestimated whether they were free or not, and the syn values.
OH...
I'm actually really happy with that, it means I've remained in control.
I didn't have the SW books so I was working from memory (12 years ago).
So all in all I'm pretty chuffed with myself.
I know I can follow it more strictly now I've got the books, there were a few things I underestimated whether they were free or not, and the syn values.
OH...
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Hey everyone
I'm having another manic stressful week, 4 days in Cambridge although I did get an upgrade to an executive room (complete with complimentary kit kat chunkies which have gone into my suitcase for OH), but the internet is expensive and won't send emails. Work is horrendous and I'm exhausted.
I'm still doing SW and hanging in there. Marlene gave me some books last night which helped a lot....
I'm having another manic stressful week, 4 days in Cambridge although I did get an upgrade to an executive room (complete with complimentary kit kat chunkies which have gone into my suitcase for OH), but the internet is expensive and won't send emails. Work is horrendous and I'm exhausted.
I'm still doing SW and hanging in there. Marlene gave me some books last night which helped a lot....
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Hi everyone
Hope you all had a good weekend.
I've worked and slept and worked and slept some more.
Felt very guilty about OH so we went to see Avatar on Saturday night. I didn't really want to see it, but I begrudgingly enjoyed it....nice to see the Yanks can't always get their own way and take over the universe 3 hours is too long for me to sit still though!
Food-wise I've allowed myself what I wan...
Hope you all had a good weekend.
I've worked and slept and worked and slept some more.
Felt very guilty about OH so we went to see Avatar on Saturday night. I didn't really want to see it, but I begrudgingly enjoyed it....nice to see the Yanks can't always get their own way and take over the universe
3 hours is too long for me to sit still though!Food-wise I've allowed myself what I wan...
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Thank god the weekend is here!
I'm overwhelmed at the messages of support from you all. Its made me realise that I have made an adult decision and whilst its my decision, having you all reaffirm that really helps.
I've got a couple of people sending me SW books. I had a look on their website and decided that's the way forward.
I'm going to start tomorrow with what I already know and build from there....
I'm overwhelmed at the messages of support from you all. Its made me realise that I have made an adult decision and whilst its my decision, having you all reaffirm that really helps.
I've got a couple of people sending me SW books. I had a look on their website and decided that's the way forward.
I'm going to start tomorrow with what I already know and build from there....
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HI everyone
Happy Friday...if you want to read happy positive thoughts...stop now and read someone elses blog lol
I got home 7.45pm last night, now I'm up early to go to Chester. I'm exhausted, I'm stressed out, and really really fed up with myself. I know I'm going to sleep most of the weekend, just one more day to get through first.
I've eaten all week, crap mainly. I've got constipation issues, ...
Happy Friday...if you want to read happy positive thoughts...stop now and read someone elses blog lol
I got home 7.45pm last night, now I'm up early to go to Chester. I'm exhausted, I'm stressed out, and really really fed up with myself. I know I'm going to sleep most of the weekend, just one more day to get through first.
I've eaten all week, crap mainly. I've got constipation issues, ...
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Hi everyone
thought I'd best not disappear off the radar altogether.
I had a lovely evening with Fi and Marlene last night, traumatic 25 mile diversion on the way home but I got back to the hotel safe.
Today I got told at 4pm that I had to do another day down here tomorrow. So I weighed up 6 hours and 300 miles of driving vs another night away from home.
So I found debenhams and spent £50 of the comp...
thought I'd best not disappear off the radar altogether.
I had a lovely evening with Fi and Marlene last night, traumatic 25 mile diversion on the way home but I got back to the hotel safe.
Today I got told at 4pm that I had to do another day down here tomorrow. So I weighed up 6 hours and 300 miles of driving vs another night away from home.
So I found debenhams and spent £50 of the comp...
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Hi everyone
Happy Sunday, hope you are all having a lovely weekend. We've got a couple of inches of snow here. We were going to go see my godson and his baby sister but will wait til it stops snowing and see what the roads are like.
We've been asked to be the baby's god parents too in July. I'm delighted to be asked plus I'll get to wear a lovely summery dress and look fab in it
Its a long way fro...
Happy Sunday, hope you are all having a lovely weekend. We've got a couple of inches of snow here. We were going to go see my godson and his baby sister but will wait til it stops snowing and see what the roads are like.
We've been asked to be the baby's god parents too in July. I'm delighted to be asked plus I'll get to wear a lovely summery dress and look fab in it
Its a long way fro...
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Happy Friday everyone.
I went to my popin this morning and lost 4.6lbs which I'm pretty chuffed with...not bad for 4 days work...I had got on my scales this morning and thought I'd lost more but I'd probably gained and then lost.
I'm still hungry and still fighting temptation. It is getting a bit easier but its still a struggle. I looked in the fridge and saw some lovely cheese that I'd bought last ...
I went to my popin this morning and lost 4.6lbs which I'm pretty chuffed with...not bad for 4 days work...I had got on my scales this morning and thought I'd lost more but I'd probably gained and then lost.
I'm still hungry and still fighting temptation. It is getting a bit easier but its still a struggle. I looked in the fridge and saw some lovely cheese that I'd bought last ...
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Almost halfway through foundation now. Feel bad about the time I wasted but its done with now.
Still battling the temptations and hunger, it doesn't seem to be getting easier either but I know it will.
Have just got home and got on the scales (after a pee) and I've dropped 5lbs since Monday, so hopefully tomorrow morning when I go for my pop in it will show on the LL ones too
Its sooo tempting to h...
Still battling the temptations and hunger, it doesn't seem to be getting easier either but I know it will.
Have just got home and got on the scales (after a pee) and I've dropped 5lbs since Monday, so hopefully tomorrow morning when I go for my pop in it will show on the LL ones too
Its sooo tempting to h...
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I seem to spent the day talking myself out of food.
Buffet lunch today which looked and smelled amazing...I had a strawberry shake!
The day went fine, had couple of software issues right at the end so they all got to go home 10 mins early.
I was starving, i'd had coffee and water all day but not enough.
They told me about a shopping centre nearby and I was tempted to go but I knew if i went...
I seem to spent the day talking myself out of food.
Buffet lunch today which looked and smelled amazing...I had a strawberry shake!
The day went fine, had couple of software issues right at the end so they all got to go home 10 mins early.
I was starving, i'd had coffee and water all day but not enough.
They told me about a shopping centre nearby and I was tempted to go but I knew if i went...
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happy Tuesday
I did a full day of abstinence yesterday. Wasn't easy at times I was tempted but I managed it.
Today I was up at 5.15 for a drive to cambridge. I made a shake and had it in the car and picked up a black coffee at McDs on the way.
Now I'm hungry, its not lunchtime yet, and I'm ready for my shake. There's a Costa near here so I'm going to get a huge coffee when I get chance to ...
happy Tuesday
I did a full day of abstinence yesterday. Wasn't easy at times I was tempted but I managed it.
Today I was up at 5.15 for a drive to cambridge. I made a shake and had it in the car and picked up a black coffee at McDs on the way.
Now I'm hungry, its not lunchtime yet, and I'm ready for my shake. There's a Costa near here so I'm going to get a huge coffee when I get chance to ...
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Plans didn't work yesterday, adaptive child, rebellious child, free child....all of them appeared!
Fresh start today, full abstinence, no nibbling, picking or lapses.
Enough is enough!
Not going to LL tonight, have 60+ packs and I don't need another gain.
I have an all day meeting and would have struggled to get there anyway.
Happy Monday everyone, hope you all have a good week.
xx
Update 12pm: So far a...
Fresh start today, full abstinence, no nibbling, picking or lapses.
Enough is enough!
Not going to LL tonight, have 60+ packs and I don't need another gain.
I have an all day meeting and would have struggled to get there anyway.
Happy Monday everyone, hope you all have a good week.
xx
Update 12pm: So far a...
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Hi everyone
Hope you are all having a good weekend.
I still haven't managed 100% abstinence, but I'm getting better. I'm having more packs, and less food so thats a start.
I start each day with the determination to succeed. Stupid things are throwing me off. today's was an incident of road rage in a shopping car park. Some stupid woman wasn't paying attention so I pulled out, then she beeped at me, s...
Hope you are all having a good weekend.
I still haven't managed 100% abstinence, but I'm getting better. I'm having more packs, and less food so thats a start.
I start each day with the determination to succeed. Stupid things are throwing me off. today's was an incident of road rage in a shopping car park. Some stupid woman wasn't paying attention so I pulled out, then she beeped at me, s...
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Hi everyone
TFI Friday, have been all over this week, none of them were near each other so its been lots of days out with early mornings and lots of driving.
Fortunately I managed to postpone todays trip to Cambridge til Monday so i can do more preparation.
LL-wise I'm still battling my demons. Crooked thinking, rebellious child and others all crept in and after my gain on monday I thought I might as...
TFI Friday, have been all over this week, none of them were near each other so its been lots of days out with early mornings and lots of driving.
Fortunately I managed to postpone todays trip to Cambridge til Monday so i can do more preparation.
LL-wise I'm still battling my demons. Crooked thinking, rebellious child and others all crept in and after my gain on monday I thought I might as...
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Happy Monday to you all.
The choccies and the chocolate pudding caught up with me. Despite being back in abstinence, I was obviously full of glycogen as I gained 3.3lbs!
Oh well here's to a good loss next week.
This week's temptation is a buffet at the in laws on Sunday. They are one of the hardest ones as the nurturing parent fights the adaptive child. She always makes a salad for me and...
Happy Monday to you all.
The choccies and the chocolate pudding caught up with me. Despite being back in abstinence, I was obviously full of glycogen as I gained 3.3lbs!
Oh well here's to a good loss next week.
This week's temptation is a buffet at the in laws on Sunday. They are one of the hardest ones as the nurturing parent fights the adaptive child. She always makes a salad for me and...
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We had a brilliant party last night. Despite the fog and road closures we had a room full of people. I had a fantastic night seeing everyone, I felt great and danced my socks off, including jumping up and down to the pussycat dolls....something that would never have happened before.
I drank soda water all night and avoided the buffet too, I spent the evening going round chatting to every...
We had a brilliant party last night. Despite the fog and road closures we had a room full of people. I had a fantastic night seeing everyone, I felt great and danced my socks off, including jumping up and down to the pussycat dolls....something that would never have happened before.
I drank soda water all night and avoided the buffet too, I spent the evening going round chatting to every...
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Happy Friday everyone
Can't believe I'm a third of the way through foundation now.
If I carry on at this rate I could be on target for 4-5 stones.
Only problem is if I can do it. Its down to me and I'm still fighting the temptations and to stay on the wagon.
This week has gone ok, had a couple of nibbles but not major, until last night.
I got back home to find one of my colleagues had sent us champagne...
Can't believe I'm a third of the way through foundation now.
If I carry on at this rate I could be on target for 4-5 stones.
Only problem is if I can do it. Its down to me and I'm still fighting the temptations and to stay on the wagon.
This week has gone ok, had a couple of nibbles but not major, until last night.
I got back home to find one of my colleagues had sent us champagne...
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Happy Humpday to you all.
My week is going ok, yesterday was a tough day, no one gave me a hard time because things didn't go well but the backlash since was a bit rough, however, I have the full support of my bosses and they are allocating more resources which is a result
Today has been a good day training some new users, apart from a couple of power cuts and my laptop playing up a bi...
Happy Humpday to you all.
My week is going ok, yesterday was a tough day, no one gave me a hard time because things didn't go well but the backlash since was a bit rough, however, I have the full support of my bosses and they are allocating more resources which is a result
Today has been a good day training some new users, apart from a couple of power cuts and my laptop playing up a bi...
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Happy Monday to you all.
Just a quick one to say I lost 6.6lbs this week so I'm now back to where i was at the end of October and 20lbs lighter than I was on 4th Jan.
Hope you are all having a good week so far
xx
Happy Monday to you all.
Just a quick one to say I lost 6.6lbs this week so I'm now back to where i was at the end of October and 20lbs lighter than I was on 4th Jan.
Hope you are all having a good week so far
xx
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I've posted another pic, took the dress back and got a different one. Thanks to everyone for the advice, I'm all sorted now and really happy with how it looks.
I know I'll enjoy the party so much more now. New dress was £25 cheaper and I won £52 on the lottery last night so that's paid for it
Still 100% abstinent, although after I got upset last night over the other dress, I was sorel...
I've posted another pic, took the dress back and got a different one. Thanks to everyone for the advice, I'm all sorted now and really happy with how it looks.
I know I'll enjoy the party so much more now. New dress was £25 cheaper and I won £52 on the lottery last night so that's paid for it
Still 100% abstinent, although after I got upset last night over the other dress, I was sorel...
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I love the dress I bought today, its a lining dress, with a silk overdress, embroidery round the neckline, and is just above the knee.
My plan was to wear it with black capri pants, but having tried it on with them, leggings, 80 denier black tights I'm not happy.
I've tried a control slip, cycling shorts type things that go upto my bra, a waist cincher, a basque and none of them look right.
I've take...
My plan was to wear it with black capri pants, but having tried it on with them, leggings, 80 denier black tights I'm not happy.
I've tried a control slip, cycling shorts type things that go upto my bra, a waist cincher, a basque and none of them look right.
I've take...
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Hi everyone, hope you are all having a good weekend.
OH and I went shopping today and I went a bit mad spending.
If you remember OH buying me a size 16 dress last summer as an incentive, and me taking it back because it was too short and my legs weren't good enough. Well the same dress was half price today so I bought it in a size 12. If I still have fat legs at size 12 then I don't know what I'll...
OH and I went shopping today and I went a bit mad spending.
If you remember OH buying me a size 16 dress last summer as an incentive, and me taking it back because it was too short and my legs weren't good enough. Well the same dress was half price today so I bought it in a size 12. If I still have fat legs at size 12 then I don't know what I'll...
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Happy Friday to you all.
I'm still going strong Had a long day today, up at 5.30, drive to Birminham, did a days work and got home at 7. Another bl00dy buffet lunch to avoid - which I did
Have bought 3 black coffees (and nothing else) in McD's today whilst travelling around. Then OH rang on his way home to say he was getting himself some tea from there and hoped I didn't want anything...
Happy Friday to you all.
I'm still going strong
Had a long day today, up at 5.30, drive to Birminham, did a days work and got home at 7. Another bl00dy buffet lunch to avoid - which I did Have bought 3 black coffees (and nothing else) in McD's today whilst travelling around. Then OH rang on his way home to say he was getting himself some tea from there and hoped I didn't want anything...
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I'm feeling much more upbeat today. I've managed buffet avoidance and a full day of abstinence. Nearly didn't make it when I realised I'd forgotten to put more packs in my laptop bag. Fortunately I raided the car and found an out of date peanut bar. Perhaps not the best thing to eat but the alternative was a buffet, so I ate the bar
Have just got home and made porridge - 3rd pack of th...
I'm feeling much more upbeat today. I've managed buffet avoidance and a full day of abstinence. Nearly didn't make it when I realised I'd forgotten to put more packs in my laptop bag. Fortunately I raided the car and found an out of date peanut bar. Perhaps not the best thing to eat but the alternative was a buffet, so I ate the bar
Have just got home and made porridge - 3rd pack of th...
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Thanks to you all for your suggestions.
I think the main issue right now is steering clear of temptation until I'm back in Ketosis.
I've been analysing what happened on the way home yesterday - I was just plain hungry and bored. I'd been in the car for a few hours and had my 3rd pack.
Supermarkets have always been an issue for me because I've never got past that temptation stage.
I think there may hav...
I think the main issue right now is steering clear of temptation until I'm back in Ketosis.
I've been analysing what happened on the way home yesterday - I was just plain hungry and bored. I'd been in the car for a few hours and had my 3rd pack.
Supermarkets have always been an issue for me because I've never got past that temptation stage.
I think there may hav...
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Oh dear
I'm back to giving myself a hard time.
I'm still not managing full abstinence. I get my motivation back then the slightest thing puts me off. It doesn't even have to be a conscious thing.
Last night I called in at Morrisons for sparkling water and ended up buying things which I ate in the car on the way home. I was pretty disgusted with myself.
The only saving grace is I didn't eat it all and...
I'm back to giving myself a hard time.
I'm still not managing full abstinence. I get my motivation back then the slightest thing puts me off. It doesn't even have to be a conscious thing.
Last night I called in at Morrisons for sparkling water and ended up buying things which I ate in the car on the way home. I was pretty disgusted with myself.
The only saving grace is I didn't eat it all and...
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I haven't blogged for a few days. I've been having a battle. The old demons reared their ugly heads and today is the first day I've been fully abstinent since we went to London. Every day there has been something, allbeit a small something but outside my boundaries.
So today I started again, have been really hungry. I did have a bar, even though I shouldn't when not in ketosis but as I w...
I haven't blogged for a few days. I've been having a battle. The old demons reared their ugly heads and today is the first day I've been fully abstinent since we went to London. Every day there has been something, allbeit a small something but outside my boundaries.
So today I started again, have been really hungry. I did have a bar, even though I shouldn't when not in ketosis but as I w...
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Happy Friday everyone
Thanks for all your comments on my blogs this week. You're all amazing people and I thank you for your support. I got quite emotional when I read them!
I'm still back on plan, had a huge fight with OH last night when I got back home from being away. The house was a tip - which I hate, and I lost the plot, which didn't go down well! We're fine now, but I was sorely tempted to ea...
Thanks for all your comments on my blogs this week. You're all amazing people and I thank you for your support. I got quite emotional when I read them!
I'm still back on plan, had a huge fight with OH last night when I got back home from being away. The house was a tip - which I hate, and I lost the plot, which didn't go down well! We're fine now, but I was sorely tempted to ea...
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Happy Thursday to you.
Its taken me this long to get back on the wagon. I've done the classic putting it off. I'm annoyed with myself and wish we hadn't gone away. I've told OH no more nights away whilst I'm in abstinence. I just can't do it. I'm not strong enough.
I cope fine when I'm away on my own with work, have done 2 nights since I started back in abstinence without issue. As long a...
Happy Thursday to you.
Its taken me this long to get back on the wagon. I've done the classic putting it off. I'm annoyed with myself and wish we hadn't gone away. I've told OH no more nights away whilst I'm in abstinence. I just can't do it. I'm not strong enough.
I cope fine when I'm away on my own with work, have done 2 nights since I started back in abstinence without issue. As long a...
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Hope you all had a good weekend.
We had a fab time in London. Billy was fantastic, we did some sightseeing and a bit of shopping, also had a coffee with my brother who lives down there. Tubes were a pain as there were so many line closures but we coped. Hotel was also fine. We did loads and loads of walking too.
So what went wrong...I think you know where I'm going here. After being so go...
Hope you all had a good weekend.
We had a fab time in London. Billy was fantastic, we did some sightseeing and a bit of shopping, also had a coffee with my brother who lives down there. Tubes were a pain as there were so many line closures but we coped. Hotel was also fine. We did loads and loads of walking too.
So what went wrong...I think you know where I'm going here. After being so go...
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Happy Friday!!
Hope everyone has had a good week.
I had a good day in Peterborough today. Got the whole way home on a black coffee. I'm trying not to eat in the car, to disassociate the habit. Again I had a bar with me if I needed it but I didn't.
I'm getting better at this. Its becoming more of a habit. I'm feeling confident I can cope in London, although a bit worried about the convenience aspect a...
Hope everyone has had a good week.
I had a good day in Peterborough today. Got the whole way home on a black coffee. I'm trying not to eat in the car, to disassociate the habit. Again I had a bar with me if I needed it but I didn't.
I'm getting better at this. Its becoming more of a habit. I'm feeling confident I can cope in London, although a bit worried about the convenience aspect a...
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I'm in a hotel in peterborough tonight, had a long exhausting day.
Its a good job its not a hotel with room service as I've been sorely tempted today.
I rushed my packing last night and forgot deodorant, fortunately I keep a small one in my laptop bag! This morning I clean forgot to make my shake before I left. I was already 5 miles down the road when I realised and didn't have time to go...
I'm in a hotel in peterborough tonight, had a long exhausting day.
Its a good job its not a hotel with room service as I've been sorely tempted today.
I rushed my packing last night and forgot deodorant, fortunately I keep a small one in my laptop bag! This morning I clean forgot to make my shake before I left. I was already 5 miles down the road when I realised and didn't have time to go...
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Happy Wednesday to you.
Things are ticking along quite nicely here. Weight continues to drop although has slowed down - to be expected. It would be lovely to lose 7lb this week and get below 16 st but I'm realistic.
I'm back in my size 16 jeans too. Bit tight but not uncomfortable, with a baggy t shirt to hide the overhang. Still I'm really chuffed as I now have more clothes to wear
OH ...
Happy Wednesday to you.
Things are ticking along quite nicely here. Weight continues to drop although has slowed down - to be expected. It would be lovely to lose 7lb this week and get below 16 st but I'm realistic.
I'm back in my size 16 jeans too. Bit tight but not uncomfortable, with a baggy t shirt to hide the overhang. Still I'm really chuffed as I now have more clothes to wear
OH ...
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Happy Monday to you all.
I had my week one weigh in and lost 4.4lbs which added to my pop-in loss makes 13.9lbs in a week. I'm sooooo chuffed, don't even care that its 45grams off a stone
I nearly caved today, have been talking myself out of a trip to Asda all day, with a promise of Tesco express after weigh in. But with that result I didn't want to. I've come straight home for a coffee...
Happy Monday to you all.
I had my week one weigh in and lost 4.4lbs which added to my pop-in loss makes 13.9lbs in a week. I'm sooooo chuffed, don't even care that its 45grams off a stone
I nearly caved today, have been talking myself out of a trip to Asda all day, with a promise of Tesco express after weigh in. But with that result I didn't want to. I've come straight home for a coffee...
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Hope you all had a good weekend. We've done nothing today, the most strenuous thing I did was a bubble bath. Haven't got dressed all day, caught up with some reading.
We also ordered a wii fit with the wii fit plus game.
Going to have to work out a routine for using it, maybe do half an hour at lunchtime when I'm working at home.
I was feeling guilty for a non-productive weekend but nex...
Hope you all had a good weekend. We've done nothing today, the most strenuous thing I did was a bubble bath. Haven't got dressed all day, caught up with some reading.
We also ordered a wii fit with the wii fit plus game.
Going to have to work out a routine for using it, maybe do half an hour at lunchtime when I'm working at home.
I was feeling guilty for a non-productive weekend but nex...
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I managed to sleep until 11.45 today - totally unheard of but I feel great for it
We went round to my Mums to see my Nan who is 92 today. Then Mum got her new toy out... a Wii Fit. We've had a wii for over a year but not a wii fit so I've not been on one before. Needless to say we spent about 3 hours on it, and playing wii sports resort.
Had to come home cos I only took a peanut bar wi...
I managed to sleep until 11.45 today - totally unheard of but I feel great for it
We went round to my Mums to see my Nan who is 92 today. Then Mum got her new toy out... a Wii Fit. We've had a wii for over a year but not a wii fit so I've not been on one before. Needless to say we spent about 3 hours on it, and playing wii sports resort.
Had to come home cos I only took a peanut bar wi...
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Apologies for the miserable blog earlier. I was feeling proper sorry for myself!
Now having realised what I've achieved this week, I'm feeling better. Its been hard but its worth it. This morning according to my scales I've lost another 2lbs since yesterday.
OH put weight on over Christmas and New Year but even so, I ended up heavier than him. We've been having a competition on the scales all week a...
Now having realised what I've achieved this week, I'm feeling better. Its been hard but its worth it. This morning according to my scales I've lost another 2lbs since yesterday.
OH put weight on over Christmas and New Year but even so, I ended up heavier than him. We've been having a competition on the scales all week a...
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I've had a busy day today and stuck to plan.
Showing another 2lbs off on my scales so maybe that stone is achievable.
So far managed a litre and a half of water, plus peppermint tea and black coffee.
I felt rough this afternoon, headachy, lethargic and tired. I went and lay on the bed for half an hour which helped. Not really sure why, I'm not dehydrated. Now I'm starving which is drivin...
I've had a busy day today and stuck to plan.
Showing another 2lbs off on my scales so maybe that stone is achievable.
So far managed a litre and a half of water, plus peppermint tea and black coffee.
I felt rough this afternoon, headachy, lethargic and tired. I went and lay on the bed for half an hour which helped. Not really sure why, I'm not dehydrated. Now I'm starving which is drivin...
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I've not had a very productive day today. My friend who is a masseuse sent me an email with special offers on so I went for a massage - a treat for me for sticking to plan. Bargain one too £24 for 45 mins Back, neck, shoulders and arms....feel great now.
Then for a quick coffee with my friend who's on Maternity Leave, watched a bit of Cars with my godson and had a cuddle with the baby.
B...
I've not had a very productive day today. My friend who is a masseuse sent me an email with special offers on so I went for a massage - a treat for me for sticking to plan. Bargain one too £24 for 45 mins Back, neck, shoulders and arms....feel great now.
Then for a quick coffee with my friend who's on Maternity Leave, watched a bit of Cars with my godson and had a cuddle with the baby.
B...
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I'm having a better day today. Last night I had a bit of a wobble which involved a piece of cheese. I'd had all my packs, was starving and had a crooked thinking moment.
Today I had my first pack later in the day, just had my 2nd now, and feeling much less hungry. I've had less cups of coffee, and need to drink more water- I didn't earlier cos I didn't want to be peeing loads whilst I wa...
I'm having a better day today. Last night I had a bit of a wobble which involved a piece of cheese. I'd had all my packs, was starving and had a crooked thinking moment.
Today I had my first pack later in the day, just had my 2nd now, and feeling much less hungry. I've had less cups of coffee, and need to drink more water- I didn't earlier cos I didn't want to be peeing loads whilst I wa...
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So far a successful day LL wise. 6 cups of coffee, 3 cups of peppermint tea, a litre of water, 2 porridge packs and a chilli.
I hadn't tried the chilli one before, wasn't really sure what to expect, I did like it but it wasn't like anything I've ever eaten before. I got 7 of them at weigh in last night, and I think 1 a day is fine. The rest of the time I'll have porridge to keep warm
I ...
So far a successful day LL wise. 6 cups of coffee, 3 cups of peppermint tea, a litre of water, 2 porridge packs and a chilli.
I hadn't tried the chilli one before, wasn't really sure what to expect, I did like it but it wasn't like anything I've ever eaten before. I got 7 of them at weigh in last night, and I think 1 a day is fine. The rest of the time I'll have porridge to keep warm
I ...
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Well I suppose it wasn't a huge shock but i've gained 2 stones since mid November! Hard not to beat myself up but I knew I was doing it. No one made me eat, I did it all by myself.
But it all stops now. I've been to my LL meeting, met a new group, half the group have done LL before so I don't feel as bad. They all seem like nice people, I'm one of the youngest too (doesn't happen very ...
Well I suppose it wasn't a huge shock but i've gained 2 stones since mid November! Hard not to beat myself up but I knew I was doing it. No one made me eat, I did it all by myself.
But it all stops now. I've been to my LL meeting, met a new group, half the group have done LL before so I don't feel as bad. They all seem like nice people, I'm one of the youngest too
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Happy New Year everyone
Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year.
We went to a party at a friends house last night and needless to say I left the car there, have an awful hangover today and won't be going back for the car til tomorrow!
I was in 2 minds whether to drink as I've really not missed it, and barely drunk a thing since coming off plan in November. In the end I had one last blowou...
Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year.
We went to a party at a friends house last night and needless to say I left the car there, have an awful hangover today and won't be going back for the car til tomorrow!
I was in 2 minds whether to drink as I've really not missed it, and barely drunk a thing since coming off plan in November. In the end I had one last blowou...
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Seems like ages since I last wrote a blog.
Not much has been happening, work has been quite quiet which is a nice change although a little boring.
I'm all sorted for Christmas, everything bought and wrapped.
We're planning our engagement party for early february.
I've got 2 weeks until I'm back on the packs. I've not done very well at maintaining my weight. I gave into the rebellious child...
Seems like ages since I last wrote a blog.
Not much has been happening, work has been quite quiet which is a nice change although a little boring.
I'm all sorted for Christmas, everything bought and wrapped.
We're planning our engagement party for early february.
I've got 2 weeks until I'm back on the packs. I've not done very well at maintaining my weight. I gave into the rebellious child...
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Been to see my LLC and booked my place on Monday 4th Jan for Foundation, paid for weeks 1 and 14 too.
I feel better now, could have done without forking out £140 right before Christmas but I need the commitment.
I've looked back through my weight records and have gained 7lbs since going back on Food which I think is mostly glycogen so I'm not too concerned now.
Still keeping an eye on th...
Been to see my LLC and booked my place on Monday 4th Jan for Foundation, paid for weeks 1 and 14 too.
I feel better now, could have done without forking out £140 right before Christmas but I need the commitment.
I've looked back through my weight records and have gained 7lbs since going back on Food which I think is mostly glycogen so I'm not too concerned now.
Still keeping an eye on th...
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I got an email from my LLC today, foundation starts on Monday 4th January so I've signed up. Have to pay week 1 and week 14 as a deposit so I'll go do that this week.
Weight maintenance is not going too well at the moment. I was at my lightest before I went to Spain early October and I'm a stone heavier now. Combination of gaining in Spain and not losing it, then going back on food, plus...
I got an email from my LLC today, foundation starts on Monday 4th January so I've signed up. Have to pay week 1 and week 14 as a deposit so I'll go do that this week.
Weight maintenance is not going too well at the moment. I was at my lightest before I went to Spain early October and I'm a stone heavier now. Combination of gaining in Spain and not losing it, then going back on food, plus...
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Just a quick one to say thanks for all the lovely comments on my blogs and on the photos too.
Hope everyone is having a good week so far...Happy Monday
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Hope everyone is having a good week so far...Happy Monday
xx
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Hope you all had a good weekend.
I had the best weekend of my life OH proposed on the hotel room balcony with a bottle of champagne on Friday afternoon. The ring is a solitaire diamond on a platinum band. Its absolutely beautiful, I'm sooooo chuffed with him. I can't get over how much trouble he went to...all for me
The hotel was 5* and sooo posh, felt a little bit common lol. On Fri...
Hope you all had a good weekend.
I had the best weekend of my life
OH proposed on the hotel room balcony with a bottle of champagne on Friday afternoon. The ring is a solitaire diamond on a platinum band. Its absolutely beautiful, I'm sooooo chuffed with him. I can't get over how much trouble he went to...all for me The hotel was 5* and sooo posh, felt a little bit common lol. On Fri...
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Last day of work today before Rome, and I'm very excited, I'm making lists of things to take/do before we go.
Been down in Cambridge for a couple of days which went far better than expected.
Having a small issue with weight maintenance. OH and I went out on a date on Saturday night which was fab, we hadn't done that in so long. We went to a local italian restaurant and had lovely food and...
Last day of work today before Rome, and I'm very excited, I'm making lists of things to take/do before we go.
Been down in Cambridge for a couple of days which went far better than expected.
Having a small issue with weight maintenance. OH and I went out on a date on Saturday night which was fab, we hadn't done that in so long. We went to a local italian restaurant and had lovely food and...
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As usual I'm glad its Friday. I've got a meeting in Barnsley later so nothing too taxing today.
My weight maintenance is going well. I've lost 2lbs since Monday.
My clothes haven't got any tighter so I'm happy that I can continue to do this.
Anything I lose in the next week is in the bank for Rome so I can go have a good time without worrying about my weight.
Have been making the healthy c...
As usual I'm glad its Friday. I've got a meeting in Barnsley later so nothing too taxing today.
My weight maintenance is going well. I've lost 2lbs since Monday.
My clothes haven't got any tighter so I'm happy that I can continue to do this.
Anything I lose in the next week is in the bank for Rome so I can go have a good time without worrying about my weight.
Have been making the healthy c...
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Happy humpday.
My trip to Warrington got cancelled today - I got it all done yesterday.
Instead I'm going for a massage, I'm really ready for one, shoulders and neck are very tense, mostly from all the driving. My friend has set up her own business doing massage, she's qualified for sports ones so its never that relaxing but it does the trick. The ones that beauty therapists do are a tick...
Happy humpday.
My trip to Warrington got cancelled today - I got it all done yesterday.
Instead I'm going for a massage, I'm really ready for one, shoulders and neck are very tense, mostly from all the driving. My friend has set up her own business doing massage, she's qualified for sports ones so its never that relaxing but it does the trick. The ones that beauty therapists do are a tick...
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I'm overwhelmed at the messages of support I got yesterday. You're all fantastic and i couldn't cope without you.
Once I had made my decision I got very scared. No more nibbling, this is proper eating. I was in the office yesterday so I hope I made the right choices at lunchtime. Last night I made a chilli for the first time in a year. I realised how much I'd missed cooking too. There ar...
I'm overwhelmed at the messages of support I got yesterday. You're all fantastic and i couldn't cope without you.
Once I had made my decision I got very scared. No more nibbling, this is proper eating. I was in the office yesterday so I hope I made the right choices at lunchtime. Last night I made a chilli for the first time in a year. I realised how much I'd missed cooking too. There ar...
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I'm not going to say why I've been off the radar for a few days, but I'm sure you can all guess.
I did have a lovely weekend though, shopping with Mum then out with the girls on Saturday. OH requested to go to York yesterday, then when we got there, he insisted on going into a jewellers, it turns out to pick up my engagement ring..needless to say he wouldn't let me see it.
It wasn't a to...
I'm not going to say why I've been off the radar for a few days, but I'm sure you can all guess.
I did have a lovely weekend though, shopping with Mum then out with the girls on Saturday. OH requested to go to York yesterday, then when we got there, he insisted on going into a jewellers, it turns out to pick up my engagement ring..needless to say he wouldn't let me see it.
It wasn't a to...
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After the lull of the past couple of weeks where i've been at home all the time, now I'm on my travels again. Have just done 2 long hard but enjoyable days in Chester, then driven down to Swindon today.
I saw on the motorway matrix signs that there was congestion so went down the toll road which put me the wrong side of Birmingham and added 20 miles and half an hour to my journey! Grrrr!...
After the lull of the past couple of weeks where i've been at home all the time, now I'm on my travels again. Have just done 2 long hard but enjoyable days in Chester, then driven down to Swindon today.
I saw on the motorway matrix signs that there was congestion so went down the toll road which put me the wrong side of Birmingham and added 20 miles and half an hour to my journey! Grrrr!...
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Another fab day.
I took the blue dress back to Debenhams, I went round my Mums this morning to try them both on. I may buy the blue one again later but it had a dodgy zip and the black one is coming to Rome.
It was lovely to meet everyone today, I was nervous about it, people being able to find me, and getting a table big enough. I needn't have worried, girliegirlie and starfish were already there w...
I took the blue dress back to Debenhams, I went round my Mums this morning to try them both on. I may buy the blue one again later but it had a dodgy zip and the black one is coming to Rome.
It was lovely to meet everyone today, I was nervous about it, people being able to find me, and getting a table big enough. I needn't have worried, girliegirlie and starfish were already there w...
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Had a fab day today, just as I planned
I got 2 posh frocks, one dark blue from Debenhams that doesn't quite zip up, and one black from Wallis which is stretchy jersey so its fine now. Also got some magic pants to hold things in
Can't decide which to keep, one of them is definitely going back. I think the black one is winning because I could wear it now. I know the blue one will fit before we go,...
I got 2 posh frocks, one dark blue from Debenhams that doesn't quite zip up, and one black from Wallis which is stretchy jersey so its fine now. Also got some magic pants to hold things in
Can't decide which to keep, one of them is definitely going back. I think the black one is winning because I could wear it now. I know the blue one will fit before we go,...
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We're off to Manchester soon, we're going to spend the afternoon at the Trafford Centre. OH wants to get me something to wear in Rome, I think its going to be a posh frock, so I'm very excited. Might need to get steel reinforced underwear too
Then tonight we're off to see Eddie Izzard. I've sent Jaguar and GrumpyOldWoman my mobile no we can say Hi.
One of my school friends who I've know...
We're off to Manchester soon, we're going to spend the afternoon at the Trafford Centre. OH wants to get me something to wear in Rome, I think its going to be a posh frock, so I'm very excited. Might need to get steel reinforced underwear too
Then tonight we're off to see Eddie Izzard. I've sent Jaguar and GrumpyOldWoman my mobile no we can say Hi.
One of my school friends who I've know...
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Evening all
Just a quick one to say I lost 4.2lbs which I'm really happy with. Locum counsellor tonight who was lovely, and a new group.
As usual I talk too much, its a nervous thing, and also linked to my job. I'm used to being the one in charge when I'm in a room full of people, especially as they are paying me to talk! I need to stop this, the other girls did get a word in, so I wasn't too bad, b...
Just a quick one to say I lost 4.2lbs which I'm really happy with. Locum counsellor tonight who was lovely, and a new group.
As usual I talk too much, its a nervous thing, and also linked to my job. I'm used to being the one in charge when I'm in a room full of people, especially as they are paying me to talk! I need to stop this, the other girls did get a word in, so I wasn't too bad, b...
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Hi everyone
I got a few things sorted out with OH last night, he's just a bit insecure so a bit of reassurance and he's fine. We do forget what effect us improving our appearance has on them. I've said it to so many people on here, I should take my own advice.
Having said that I should take a lot of my own advice
I feel really positive today. Fingers crossed on the house sale. The scales are coming...
I got a few things sorted out with OH last night, he's just a bit insecure so a bit of reassurance and he's fine. We do forget what effect us improving our appearance has on them. I've said it to so many people on here, I should take my own advice.
Having said that I should take a lot of my own advice
I feel really positive today. Fingers crossed on the house sale. The scales are coming...
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Haven't got to talk to OH yet. Have been on a company day today to plan the next 6 months and had a really good day.
They did a gourmet buffet at lunchtime and everyone tucked in.
It looked soooo nice.
I got lots of positive comments and people asking me about the diet and so on but one conversation is just typical of peoples reactions to LL.
Person: Can you have anything from the buffet?
M...
Haven't got to talk to OH yet. Have been on a company day today to plan the next 6 months and had a really good day.
They did a gourmet buffet at lunchtime and everyone tucked in.
It looked soooo nice.
I got lots of positive comments and people asking me about the diet and so on but one conversation is just typical of peoples reactions to LL.
Person: Can you have anything from the buffet?
M...
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Another late night one for me.
Have tied myself up in knots about a relationship issue, desperate to talk about it and the person concerned is snoring gently!
Has anyone else had relationship issues since starting LL? He's not good at communicating and I don't know what is bothering him. I don't know if its got anything to do with me losing weight or not. I guess I'll have to wait til tomorrow to ta...
Have tied myself up in knots about a relationship issue, desperate to talk about it and the person concerned is snoring gently!
Has anyone else had relationship issues since starting LL? He's not good at communicating and I don't know what is bothering him. I don't know if its got anything to do with me losing weight or not. I guess I'll have to wait til tomorrow to ta...
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Looks like I may have finally sold my house. Its been on the market for 15 months.
In that time I've had 5 viewings.
Today the one person who really liked it but hadn't sold, came back with her Mum, she's now accepted an offer on her house
Fingers crossed everyone, need all the help I can get
LL-wise I'm still plodding on, not drinking enough water but making up for it in black coffee. I still nee...
In that time I've had 5 viewings.
Today the one person who really liked it but hadn't sold, came back with her Mum, she's now accepted an offer on her house
Fingers crossed everyone, need all the help I can get
LL-wise I'm still plodding on, not drinking enough water but making up for it in black coffee. I still nee...
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I'm not sure how to put photos in a blog, but last night I went out in my new outfit.
I got OH to take a pic and I felt a million dollars.
I was going to a house party with my sister, and so it wasn't perhaps such the occasion, but I'd bought it, it fit me so I was damn well gonna wear it.
I've put the photo on facebook and had a few comments too
Anyway OH went on his ghost walk round York and I spe...
I got OH to take a pic and I felt a million dollars.
I was going to a house party with my sister, and so it wasn't perhaps such the occasion, but I'd bought it, it fit me so I was damn well gonna wear it.
I've put the photo on facebook and had a few comments too
Anyway OH went on his ghost walk round York and I spe...
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Hey everyone
After going to see my LLC earlier I'm all sorted now. I'm a happy bunny again, she was really helpful.
So now we are working a stone at a time, no long term time/date goals, just 10 stone 7 to get to. It takes as long as it takes.
I'll do 4 weeks of abstinence til Rome, have 3 days off, then do 4 weeks til Christmas, have 3 days off, then back on plan.
At some point in January we'll have ...
After going to see my LLC earlier I'm all sorted now. I'm a happy bunny again, she was really helpful.
So now we are working a stone at a time, no long term time/date goals, just 10 stone 7 to get to. It takes as long as it takes.
I'll do 4 weeks of abstinence til Rome, have 3 days off, then do 4 weeks til Christmas, have 3 days off, then back on plan.
At some point in January we'll have ...
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Despite my ramblings on Tuesday night I've still not made it back onto plan.
So today I start again. I was putting it off until Monday but thats crooked thinking.
I finally got on my scales today, I've been ignoring them and it wasn't as bad as I thought. 9lbs heavier than before I went to Spain, at one point it was 13, so I cant have done everything wrong!
So enough of this self indulgent self pity....
So today I start again. I was putting it off until Monday but thats crooked thinking.
I finally got on my scales today, I've been ignoring them and it wasn't as bad as I thought. 9lbs heavier than before I went to Spain, at one point it was 13, so I cant have done everything wrong!
So enough of this self indulgent self pity....
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How hard is it to get back on the wagon? I keep finding reasons to put it off.
I'm blogging this in the hopes of finding some answers as to why this is such a hard slog
I'm really proud of my achievements, I never thought it would be possible to lose this much weight. I'm happy with how I look, well more so than I can remember.
However when I look down all I see is legs that are too big to expose, ...
I'm blogging this in the hopes of finding some answers as to why this is such a hard slog
I'm really proud of my achievements, I never thought it would be possible to lose this much weight. I'm happy with how I look, well more so than I can remember.
However when I look down all I see is legs that are too big to expose, ...
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Hi everyone
Hope you all had a good weekend.
We went shopping, to the flicks to see Up, and round to the inlaws for tea.
And i fell off the wagon again. I was doing so well to lose my holiday gain and its all back on again.
Back to plan today, have to stop doing this. I don't know why I did it. I was fine, happy, nothing stressing me.
I'm not going to beat myself up, but I do need to get a grip!
The onl...
Hope you all had a good weekend.
We went shopping, to the flicks to see Up, and round to the inlaws for tea.
And i fell off the wagon again. I was doing so well to lose my holiday gain and its all back on again.
Back to plan today, have to stop doing this. I don't know why I did it. I was fine, happy, nothing stressing me.
I'm not going to beat myself up, but I do need to get a grip!
The onl...
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Morning everyone
Hope you are all having a good week.
Mine hasn't been too bad, but I think they should ban the first week back after a holiday.
I've lost 7lbs of my holiday gain from glycogen which I'm chuffed about. I just have to keep this going. I'm hoping by next Wednesday it will all be gone when I go to LL.
Hope you all have an exciting weekend planned. I'm on Nanna duty as my Mum is away. I ha...
Hope you are all having a good week.
Mine hasn't been too bad, but I think they should ban the first week back after a holiday.
I've lost 7lbs of my holiday gain from glycogen which I'm chuffed about. I just have to keep this going. I'm hoping by next Wednesday it will all be gone when I go to LL.
Hope you all have an exciting weekend planned. I'm on Nanna duty as my Mum is away. I ha...
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morning all
I'm off to Nottingham today but the customer still hasn't confirmed so I might end up turning around and coming home again!
I've had a headache since I started eating carbs on holiday. I went to bed at 9pm last night. It seems better this morning so I'm hoping its gone. I've been taking nurofen at least once a day for a week which isn't good.
Responses to yesterdays blog
Jacqui OH has al...
I'm off to Nottingham today but the customer still hasn't confirmed so I might end up turning around and coming home again!
I've had a headache since I started eating carbs on holiday. I went to bed at 9pm last night. It seems better this morning so I'm hoping its gone. I've been taking nurofen at least once a day for a week which isn't good.
Responses to yesterdays blog
Jacqui OH has al...
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I'm back in the world of work now, booked out all week but all within a 2 hour drive so no overnight stays.
I got a text from my LLC whilst I was away to say that we've changed to Wednesdays. I can't make this week, and possibly not next week or the week after. She knows I need some notice because of work. I used to try keep Tuesdays free then it changed to Thursdays with new LLC, now We...
I'm back in the world of work now, booked out all week but all within a 2 hour drive so no overnight stays.
I got a text from my LLC whilst I was away to say that we've changed to Wednesdays. I can't make this week, and possibly not next week or the week after. She knows I need some notice because of work. I used to try keep Tuesdays free then it changed to Thursdays with new LLC, now We...
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Hi everyone
Hope you all had a good week.
I've got a bit of a tan and a few mosquito bites.
OH doesn't have a tan and has loads of bites - the Spanish ones obviously prefer Ginger!
I didn't stick to packs. I tried, had one most mornings for breakfast. I felt left out! I'm not sure about the thoughts behind this. I know normal people indulge on holiday and lose it afterwards so now I have to do the sam...
Hope you all had a good week.
I've got a bit of a tan and a few mosquito bites.
OH doesn't have a tan and has loads of bites - the Spanish ones obviously prefer Ginger!
I didn't stick to packs. I tried, had one most mornings for breakfast. I felt left out! I'm not sure about the thoughts behind this. I know normal people indulge on holiday and lose it afterwards so now I have to do the sam...
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Just a quick one to say after a long day at work, I've just got to finish off the packing and we're ready.
Laptop and work phone are off, out of office on and voicemail changed....now I can relax.
We fly early tomorrow morning, hopefully the driving won't be too bad its the only thing thats worrying me.
All my packs are packed, I'm really going to try my hardest to do this. As an absolute minimum I n...
Laptop and work phone are off, out of office on and voicemail changed....now I can relax.
We fly early tomorrow morning, hopefully the driving won't be too bad its the only thing thats worrying me.
All my packs are packed, I'm really going to try my hardest to do this. As an absolute minimum I n...
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Hi everyone
Just a quick one to say I lost 5.9lbs and finally hit the 6 stone mark.....its only taken 4 months! Never mind, its done now. I'm feeling more motivated about staying abstinent on holiday too
Hope everyone is having a good week
xx
Updated meant to say its taken me 4 months to lose the last stone! I got to 5 stone in 5 months, but since early June it hasn't gone as well!
Just a quick one to say I lost 5.9lbs and finally hit the 6 stone mark.....its only taken 4 months! Never mind, its done now. I'm feeling more motivated about staying abstinent on holiday too
Hope everyone is having a good week
xx
Updated meant to say its taken me 4 months to lose the last stone! I got to 5 stone in 5 months, but since early June it hasn't gone as well!
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Morning everyone
Hope you are all having a good week.
Workwise I'm doing ok, nothing too stressful which makes a change. The people in Warrington are lovely that I go see which also helps. The customers pay a lot of money (not to me!) for me to be on site and when they are polite and let me get on with the job it makes a huge difference. Some of them lately have been awful.
My sister and her husband ...
Hope you are all having a good week.
Workwise I'm doing ok, nothing too stressful which makes a change. The people in Warrington are lovely that I go see which also helps. The customers pay a lot of money (not to me!) for me to be on site and when they are polite and let me get on with the job it makes a huge difference. Some of them lately have been awful.
My sister and her husband ...
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After trying on my holiday clothes at the weekend and not being able to wear hardly any of them because I've messed about, I'm back on the wagon.
I want to be back in ketosis fully by Thursday weigh in.
Then when I go to Spain on Saturday, I'll be in the zone.
I've got enough packs for my holiday so I don't have to buy anymore, and we're self catering which makes it easier.
Off to Warrington again tod...
I want to be back in ketosis fully by Thursday weigh in.
Then when I go to Spain on Saturday, I'll be in the zone.
I've got enough packs for my holiday so I don't have to buy anymore, and we're self catering which makes it easier.
Off to Warrington again tod...
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Hope everyone had a good weekend.
We went visiting yesterday, my oldest friend's baby is due in a week so she's really fed up....it all makes me cringe. I don't fancy the idea of a parasite for 9 months...motherhood is probably not for me!
Its the first time ever I've been thinner than her, but her being 9 months preggers doesn't really count lol!
I tried on all my holiday clothes tonight. The size ...
We went visiting yesterday, my oldest friend's baby is due in a week so she's really fed up....it all makes me cringe. I don't fancy the idea of a parasite for 9 months...motherhood is probably not for me!
Its the first time ever I've been thinner than her, but her being 9 months preggers doesn't really count lol!
I tried on all my holiday clothes tonight. The size ...
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Hi everyone
I lost 0.4lbs this week, I'm glad its not a gain but it will hopefully teach me a lesson. On and off the wagon, glycogen levels up and down. It could have been worse but I haven't been weighed in 2 weeks and have just over week to my holiday.
Oh well, try again, starting tomorrow.
We went to see Tim Minchin tonight, he was sooo fantastic...if you haven't heard of him, search for him on y...
I lost 0.4lbs this week, I'm glad its not a gain but it will hopefully teach me a lesson. On and off the wagon, glycogen levels up and down. It could have been worse but I haven't been weighed in 2 weeks and have just over week to my holiday.
Oh well, try again, starting tomorrow.
We went to see Tim Minchin tonight, he was sooo fantastic...if you haven't heard of him, search for him on y...
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Happy Wednesday everyone
Nearly halfway through the week and I'm coming home this evening. Its not going well. As yet no one had a go at me. But I worked from 8am to 11pm yesterday and I'm up at 6am today. I'm worn out.
I caved in and had a chicken salad yesterday evening, out of laziness more than anything, wanted to get the work done and going to make a pack required effort
its not even LL Lite, ...
Nearly halfway through the week and I'm coming home this evening. Its not going well. As yet no one had a go at me. But I worked from 8am to 11pm yesterday and I'm up at 6am today. I'm worn out.
I caved in and had a chicken salad yesterday evening, out of laziness more than anything, wanted to get the work done and going to make a pack required effort
its not even LL Lite, ...
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Hi everyone
Hope you all had a good weekend
Today didn't go as badly as expected but no doubt by this time tomorrow I'll be panicking that I can't get everything sorted out in time. I'm shattered though, was up at 4.30am.
I'm still sticking to plan, nothing really to tempt me today which is a good thing
My scales haven't been coming down though, so I'm really hoping for a good loss on Thursday...fi...
Hope you all had a good weekend
Today didn't go as badly as expected but no doubt by this time tomorrow I'll be panicking that I can't get everything sorted out in time. I'm shattered though, was up at 4.30am.
I'm still sticking to plan, nothing really to tempt me today which is a good thing
My scales haven't been coming down though, so I'm really hoping for a good loss on Thursday...fi...
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Hey everyone
Hope you all had a good weekend. I had a fab pamper day yesterday and went shopping afterwards. Last night my Dad's band were playing which was fab but it was a buffet which was hard, the only things I ate were cooked sausages...not brilliant but given all the food there, I could have been so much worse!
Today we've been bra shopping which was stressful. I've got a gorgeous bra from Deb...
Hope you all had a good weekend. I had a fab pamper day yesterday and went shopping afterwards. Last night my Dad's band were playing which was fab but it was a buffet which was hard, the only things I ate were cooked sausages...not brilliant but given all the food there, I could have been so much worse!
Today we've been bra shopping which was stressful. I've got a gorgeous bra from Deb...
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What a long day, still at least its Friday now.
Work went well, its just been a long week and I'm knackered.
Managed to avoid the buffet today which wasn't easy. I made a shake and went and did some emails while everyone ate...was glad they didn't bring it in the meeting room though.
Ended up having some chicken on the way back...not great but better than buffet! I also bought a pastry, not sure why....
Work went well, its just been a long week and I'm knackered.
Managed to avoid the buffet today which wasn't easy. I made a shake and went and did some emails while everyone ate...was glad they didn't bring it in the meeting room though.
Ended up having some chicken on the way back...not great but better than buffet! I also bought a pastry, not sure why....
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I'm really touched at the comments on this mornings blog so thank you all.
I've managed ok today, not feeling great but at least I've stopped putting it off!
I just got a black coffee for the journey from McD's this morning. Just had a shake at lunchtime, and came straight to the Premier Inn after work and not via any shops. I could do with going shopping but not today, I'm not strong en...
I'm really touched at the comments on this mornings blog so thank you all.
I've managed ok today, not feeling great but at least I've stopped putting it off!
I just got a black coffee for the journey from McD's this morning. Just had a shake at lunchtime, and came straight to the Premier Inn after work and not via any shops. I could do with going shopping but not today, I'm not strong en...
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I haven't been around much for one good reason. I lost the mojo or willpower and fell off the wagon.
I don't really know why, have been trying to analyse it but haven't got anywhere.
I've also been putting off getting back on plan.
Every day its another excuse for not doing it, and I'll do it tomorrow has almost been like a mantra lately!
I've been away from home all week which has been another excuse...
I don't really know why, have been trying to analyse it but haven't got anywhere.
I've also been putting off getting back on plan.
Every day its another excuse for not doing it, and I'll do it tomorrow has almost been like a mantra lately!
I've been away from home all week which has been another excuse...
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Hope everyone has had a good week.
I'm glad its over though.
I went for a pop in today and lost 4.8lbs - I was hoping for more but its a good start and I have to stop nibbling again!
Tonight we had a pamper evening for my oldest friend who's baby is due in 3 weeks...we went to a salon where they served drinks and nibbles and we all had a beauty treatment. I had Reiki which I've never done before, and...
I'm glad its over though.
I went for a pop in today and lost 4.8lbs - I was hoping for more but its a good start and I have to stop nibbling again!
Tonight we had a pamper evening for my oldest friend who's baby is due in 3 weeks...we went to a salon where they served drinks and nibbles and we all had a beauty treatment. I had Reiki which I've never done before, and...
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It was fab to meet Mic yesterday but 2 venti americanos in starbucks meant i was in the loo all afternoon....sorry TMI!
Otherwise, my week is going ok, work is calmer today as there is no Project Manager in the office making lots of noisy phone calls!
I don't know how people in London cope with the pollution though, I'm longing for clean air to breathe! You guys must have fantastic immune...
It was fab to meet Mic yesterday but 2 venti americanos in starbucks meant i was in the loo all afternoon....sorry TMI!
Otherwise, my week is going ok, work is calmer today as there is no Project Manager in the office making lots of noisy phone calls!
I don't know how people in London cope with the pollution though, I'm longing for clean air to breathe! You guys must have fantastic immune...
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My week is going ok but the commute is a nightmare...I don't know how people in London stand it...queuing like cattle to get on the tube every morning...I'm so glad its only a couple more days.
Meeting Mic for a coffee at lunchtime which I'm really looking forward to
Not much else to report, still doing fine on LL and the house I'm staying in now has a microwave so I can make my porridge
Hope eve...
Meeting Mic for a coffee at lunchtime which I'm really looking forward to
Not much else to report, still doing fine on LL and the house I'm staying in now has a microwave so I can make my porridge
Hope eve...
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Haven't left the house today, had loads of work to do which I didn't get it all done. I was in a lazy mood so I went at my own pace - well its the weekend!
I'm driving to Woking tomorrow evening.
More work tomorrow morning, then off round to parents for a BBQ (willpower test!)
I'm staying in a house rented by the company I work for, last time I was there, there was no microwave for my porridge. I'm g...
I'm driving to Woking tomorrow evening.
More work tomorrow morning, then off round to parents for a BBQ (willpower test!)
I'm staying in a house rented by the company I work for, last time I was there, there was no microwave for my porridge. I'm g...
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Hi everyone
I think I've done over 5 days work in 3 days...so much for a short week.
Had an emergency job dumped on me today, have to drive to Surrey Sunday night and work in London for 4 days
Means I'll probably miss my weigh in which I'm not happy about. I've plenty of packs but getting weighed is important when I'm battling to stay on plan.
Had a rough day today, talked myself out of lots of foo...
I think I've done over 5 days work in 3 days...so much for a short week.
Had an emergency job dumped on me today, have to drive to Surrey Sunday night and work in London for 4 days
Means I'll probably miss my weigh in which I'm not happy about. I've plenty of packs but getting weighed is important when I'm battling to stay on plan.
Had a rough day today, talked myself out of lots of foo...
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Well the results weren't quite as bad as expected....8.8lbs gained!
Still at least I had a good time in Paris and made the most of it.
It was my first meeting tonight with my new LLC and I really enjoyed it. They were a great bunch of people, I really like my new counsellor too.
I took my big photo frame in to show them all my LL pictures and got loads of comments.
Its spurred me on some more now. I...
Well the results weren't quite as bad as expected....8.8lbs gained!
Still at least I had a good time in Paris and made the most of it.
It was my first meeting tonight with my new LLC and I really enjoyed it. They were a great bunch of people, I really like my new counsellor too.
I took my big photo frame in to show them all my LL pictures and got loads of comments.
Its spurred me on some more now. I...
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Well I'm definitely back to work, haven't stopped since 8am, other to take Mum and Dad to the station and pick them up again.
I was checking my emails at 1am as I couldn't sleep for worrying about them, so I made a to do list. I've crossed a few things off but not nearly as many as I'd have liked.
Still its good to be busy, nothing worse than being bored.
I'm still plodding on with the packs, looking...
I was checking my emails at 1am as I couldn't sleep for worrying about them, so I made a to do list. I've crossed a few things off but not nearly as many as I'd have liked.
Still its good to be busy, nothing worse than being bored.
I'm still plodding on with the packs, looking...
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Last day of my holiday today, and have been shopping with my Mum and had my hair done which always makes me feel better.
Struggling with ketosis but not dwelling on it, I'll get there before too long.
Hope everyone is ok, not looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow, but its only a month til we go to Spain.
xx
Struggling with ketosis but not dwelling on it, I'll get there before too long.
Hope everyone is ok, not looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow, but its only a month til we go to Spain.
xx
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Hi everyone
Hope you all had a good weekend.
We had an amazing time in Paris, the best ever.
Back on the packs tomorrow, got some work to do to get back in ketosis.
Things didn't go to plan....its pretty difficult to avoid carbs in Paris!
Ketosis here we come!
xx
Hope you all had a good weekend.
We had an amazing time in Paris, the best ever.
Back on the packs tomorrow, got some work to do to get back in ketosis.
Things didn't go to plan....its pretty difficult to avoid carbs in Paris!
Ketosis here we come!
xx
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Can't believe its finally here, been waiting for this weekend for 8 months now.
We're so excited..we're all set, just need to throw everything in the case.
I lost my argument with the garage. They say that as the tyres have 3mm of tread, they don't have to replace them
And I've got to take it back to Nissan for the rear shock absorbers replacing under warranty which I don't mind too much.
Anyway, I'...
We're so excited..we're all set, just need to throw everything in the case.
I lost my argument with the garage. They say that as the tyres have 3mm of tread, they don't have to replace them
And I've got to take it back to Nissan for the rear shock absorbers replacing under warranty which I don't mind too much.
Anyway, I'...
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I finally got to a weigh in, having missed 3 weeks.
I lost 6.8lbs which I'm really pleased about, didn't quite make the 6 stone but only 1.4lbs to go.
Really hoping to break even when I go to my new LLC next week, but I'll cope with a small gain.
She took my measurements and didn't hold the tape as tight as the other LLC so I've only lost 2 inches since May, and just from my hips! I've d...
I finally got to a weigh in, having missed 3 weeks.
I lost 6.8lbs which I'm really pleased about, didn't quite make the 6 stone
but only 1.4lbs to go.Really hoping to break even when I go to my new LLC next week, but I'll cope with a small gain.
She took my measurements and didn't hold the tape as tight as the other LLC so I've only lost 2 inches since May, and just from my hips! I've d...
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This is why you shouldn't get on your own scales! Yesterday and Sunday I was 14,13 - into the next stone bracket. I was over the moon and blogged about it.
Today I'm 15,1 and its weigh in day.
I know I nibbled last night but I didn't have 700 cals, let alone the 7000 required to gain 2 lbs of fat!
I know that we shouldn't get on ours, but getting on mine this last week has really spurred m...
This is why you shouldn't get on your own scales! Yesterday and Sunday I was 14,13 - into the next stone bracket. I was over the moon and blogged about it.
Today I'm 15,1 and its weigh in day.
I know I nibbled last night but I didn't have 700 cals, let alone the 7000 required to gain 2 lbs of fat!
I know that we shouldn't get on ours, but getting on mine this last week has really spurred m...
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Had another busy and productive day today.
Got the bathroom sorted out, filled in some holes, put a shower rail up, did a bit of grouting and so on. It looks much better now
I still havent tackled the spare room. Its going to have to happen soon, I can barely get the door open.
I did get my clothes organised for going away though.
I've had a nibble tonight. I'm not sure what prompted it, I'd done 8 ...
Got the bathroom sorted out, filled in some holes, put a shower rail up, did a bit of grouting and so on. It looks much better now
I still havent tackled the spare room. Its going to have to happen soon, I can barely get the door open.
I did get my clothes organised for going away though.
I've had a nibble tonight. I'm not sure what prompted it, I'd done 8 ...
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Morning everyone.
I had a great day yesterday, woke up at 6.30 which is earlier than I get up for work, so we got organised and I was in M&S before 10, returning the steel reinforced underwear and picking up a few holiday clothes.
I had to go get all my gift cards checked as my sister tried to use one and it had nothing on it. I got loads of them for my birthday in April and was saving them for ...
I had a great day yesterday, woke up at 6.30 which is earlier than I get up for work, so we got organised and I was in M&S before 10, returning the steel reinforced underwear and picking up a few holiday clothes.
I had to go get all my gift cards checked as my sister tried to use one and it had nothing on it. I got loads of them for my birthday in April and was saving them for ...
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Just a quick update.
Been to the flicks to see Inglourious Basterds tonight, thought a bit of Brad Pitt with a daft accent would be good.....how wrong I was.
Gratuitous violence and not much else. I find WW2 interesting because its in living memory and used to love listening to my Nan telling stories about what life was like for her then. But this film was awful. OH and I both wanted to walk out, bu...
Been to the flicks to see Inglourious Basterds tonight, thought a bit of Brad Pitt with a daft accent would be good.....how wrong I was.
Gratuitous violence and not much else. I find WW2 interesting because its in living memory and used to love listening to my Nan telling stories about what life was like for her then. But this film was awful. OH and I both wanted to walk out, bu...
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Well the title says it all.
I've promised OH that I won't do any work at all this weekend, which means I only have the rest of today and Tuesday to get everything done before my holiday.
Its gonna be hard to do that but at least then I will be able to enjoy my time off more.
I wish I had got some ketostix so i could check my progress. I was frozen last night and went to bed in pjs and socks (very att...
I've promised OH that I won't do any work at all this weekend, which means I only have the rest of today and Tuesday to get everything done before my holiday.
Its gonna be hard to do that but at least then I will be able to enjoy my time off more.
I wish I had got some ketostix so i could check my progress. I was frozen last night and went to bed in pjs and socks (very att...
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Hi everyone
hope you are all having a good week.
I don't think I'm in ketosis yet. I've definitely been less hungry, but I'm not frozen. I must be nearly there now.
Had a chat with my LL friend today and she's starting with the new LLC next week while I'm in Paris, so I'll see her there the week after. I'd start next week too if I weren't away. I definitely need to go get packs and get weighed so I'l...
hope you are all having a good week.
I don't think I'm in ketosis yet. I've definitely been less hungry, but I'm not frozen. I must be nearly there now.
Had a chat with my LL friend today and she's starting with the new LLC next week while I'm in Paris, so I'll see her there the week after. I'd start next week too if I weren't away. I definitely need to go get packs and get weighed so I'l...
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Hi everyone
I'm blogging more to keep me focused so apologies if its getting boring.
I'm still on the wagon, its getting easier. I'm still hungry and having porridge for every pack as it fills me up more. I'm going to run out of them soon but have loads of others, which I'll have when I'm in ketosis.
My scales are showing a loss of 4lbs since Monday so its working, and whilst I know we shouldn't get ...
I'm blogging more to keep me focused so apologies if its getting boring.
I'm still on the wagon, its getting easier. I'm still hungry and having porridge for every pack as it fills me up more. I'm going to run out of them soon but have loads of others, which I'll have when I'm in ketosis.
My scales are showing a loss of 4lbs since Monday so its working, and whilst I know we shouldn't get ...
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Still not had a phone call from the other LLC.....grrr!
Have just been to Asda and only bought fags and teabags! Another achievement
Yesterday was really hard, like doing day 1 again, had to keep talking myself out of things, but I managed it
Just have to keep this going now, I'm using distraction as much as i can.
Fortunately my trip to Cambridge was cancelled, I do better when I'm at home
I'm no...
Have just been to Asda and only bought fags and teabags! Another achievement
Yesterday was really hard, like doing day 1 again, had to keep talking myself out of things, but I managed it
Just have to keep this going now, I'm using distraction as much as i can.
Fortunately my trip to Cambridge was cancelled, I do better when I'm at home
I'm no...
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Is it me or are all LLC's crap at returning phone calls? I had to ring the old one twice to find out what was going on.
The one I want to go to, I've rung twice as well and left messages, and still not got anywhere.
The only other alternative is the one my sister goes to but I don't fancy going to the same group as her.
I don't know what's going on and starting to feel paranoid that they are talking ...
The one I want to go to, I've rung twice as well and left messages, and still not got anywhere.
The only other alternative is the one my sister goes to but I don't fancy going to the same group as her.
I don't know what's going on and starting to feel paranoid that they are talking ...
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Hi everyone, hope you are all having a good week.
I've just heard my LLC has been asked to go, as there isn't enough work for 2 of them. I can't stand the other one, to the point of not even sitting thru a meeting with her. I've left a message and so have the others to ask what's going on.
I suspect she won't be replaced, in which case I'll have to find somewhere else to go.
I can't get on with someo...
I've just heard my LLC has been asked to go, as there isn't enough work for 2 of them. I can't stand the other one, to the point of not even sitting thru a meeting with her. I've left a message and so have the others to ask what's going on.
I suspect she won't be replaced, in which case I'll have to find somewhere else to go.
I can't get on with someo...
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I had a long and tiring day in London yesterday, was up at 5am, got home at 9pm. At least it went well, no one had a go at me and we fixed a lot of issues too, so they are happier. Amazing how much better I feel than last week.
I got the finance approved so I should get my new car next week Have got someone coming out to mine today to fix a dent on the wing, that the local kids did w...
I had a long and tiring day in London yesterday, was up at 5am, got home at 9pm. At least it went well, no one had a go at me and we fixed a lot of issues too, so they are happier. Amazing how much better I feel than last week.
I got the finance approved
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I've ended up working much of the weekend to catch up. Spent yesterday afternoon round my Mum and Dads and still had to work.
I've emailed the management saying i won't go back to that customer.
I never say No to work, do what they ask, go where they ask, so its a big thing for me to refuse to do something.
I've used both food and alcohol to make me feel better this weekend. Now I know this shouldn't...
I've emailed the management saying i won't go back to that customer.
I never say No to work, do what they ask, go where they ask, so its a big thing for me to refuse to do something.
I've used both food and alcohol to make me feel better this weekend. Now I know this shouldn't...
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I was so glad to get home yesterday, I'm physically and mentally exhausted and have been since Tuesday. I crashed the car on the way home, ran into the one in front, mind elsewhere, fortunately not much damage and the other driver was a bloke my age who flirted with me. Have given him my details, and told him to let me know how much. Its no surprise really given my state of mind, just g...
I was so glad to get home yesterday, I'm physically and mentally exhausted and have been since Tuesday. I crashed the car on the way home, ran into the one in front, mind elsewhere, fortunately not much damage and the other driver was a bloke my age who flirted with me. Have given him my details, and told him to let me know how much. Its no surprise really given my state of mind, just g...
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So I thought that setting a defined end was a good move.
I feel so much better knowing that there is an end to abstinence.
Unfortunately at the moment, there doesn't seem to be a beginning.
I'm the queen of crooked thinking! At the moment I can talk myself into eating anything....away from home, no one knows, bad day, stress, worry, anxious, 3 for 2 offer! Over the last 2 days I've used them all.
Firs...
I feel so much better knowing that there is an end to abstinence.
Unfortunately at the moment, there doesn't seem to be a beginning.
I'm the queen of crooked thinking! At the moment I can talk myself into eating anything....away from home, no one knows, bad day, stress, worry, anxious, 3 for 2 offer! Over the last 2 days I've used them all.
Firs...
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Why is it when I'm staying in a hotel i can never sleep on the first night.
I've done 6 hours work, driven for 4 hours, sat on the PC all night watching crap on the TV and now I'm hyper.
As freeview is so cheap, it wouldn't kill these hotels to offer more than 5 terrestrial channels and sky sports!
I'm sat here drinking peppermint tea, catching up on timesheets and expenses. Got a long day tomorrow a...
I've done 6 hours work, driven for 4 hours, sat on the PC all night watching crap on the TV and now I'm hyper.
As freeview is so cheap, it wouldn't kill these hotels to offer more than 5 terrestrial channels and sky sports!
I'm sat here drinking peppermint tea, catching up on timesheets and expenses. Got a long day tomorrow a...
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I've now reached a decision about my goal. I'm finishing abstinence at the end of November, the day before we go to Rome and moving into RTM at that point.
By that time I should be in a size 12, I know that I may not be at my final target by then but I'll be pretty close.
By putting a definite end to abstinence, I'm hoping it will keep me focused.
I always wanted to be in RTM at Christmas ...
I've now reached a decision about my goal. I'm finishing abstinence at the end of November, the day before we go to Rome and moving into RTM at that point.
By that time I should be in a size 12, I know that I may not be at my final target by then but I'll be pretty close.
By putting a definite end to abstinence, I'm hoping it will keep me focused.
I always wanted to be in RTM at Christmas ...
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Well the backache has finally gone. Will have to keep the diclofenac handy just in case. Never had so many injuries since I lost weight lol.
Haven't been to the gym as I think its better to rest it a couple of days.
Have packed my gym stuff for when I go to Sevenoaks tomorrow so I can use the hotel gym.
We've been car shopping this afternoon but none of the garages have got what I want...didn't think...
Haven't been to the gym as I think its better to rest it a couple of days.
Have packed my gym stuff for when I go to Sevenoaks tomorrow so I can use the hotel gym.
We've been car shopping this afternoon but none of the garages have got what I want...didn't think...
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Looks like the gym is out for this weekend. My back is getting better but its still painful and whilst i fancy a workout and a swim, I don't want an injury. So I'll keep taking the tablets and hopefully will be ok for the hotel gym on Tuesday night.
Had a really lazy day today, didn't get up til 11.30, only just got dressed now. We're off to the cinema tonight, so I'm taking a peanut bar with me. U...
Had a really lazy day today, didn't get up til 11.30, only just got dressed now. We're off to the cinema tonight, so I'm taking a peanut bar with me. U...
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I've been suffering with backache since I went shopping on Wednesday, have no idea if its to do with the massage on Wednesday. Anyway last night I was hobbling around the house, in a lot of pain too.
This morning I rang my friend who did the massage for suggestions, so I went to see her this afternoon. I also rang the docs, described it all to the german doctor who thought it might be my kidneys, m...
This morning I rang my friend who did the massage for suggestions, so I went to see her this afternoon. I also rang the docs, described it all to the german doctor who thought it might be my kidneys, m...
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At the risk of sounding repetitive, I'm back on the wagon today.
Had a fab day shopping today with my friend.
Bought a size 12 purple winter coat in Debenhams for £22.50 from £75.
Got some size 16 jeans and a top, 2 pairs of shoes (thanks for the new look tip), had my eye make up redone in Estee Lauder and bought it, and loads of other bits too.
My friend was struggling with LL but she got into and ...
Had a fab day shopping today with my friend.
Bought a size 12 purple winter coat in Debenhams for £22.50 from £75.
Got some size 16 jeans and a top, 2 pairs of shoes (thanks for the new look tip), had my eye make up redone in Estee Lauder and bought it, and loads of other bits too.
My friend was struggling with LL but she got into and ...
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We had a locum counsellor tonight, and she's given some helpful insights.
I had a gain of 2.6lbs and I know why.
I've likened my LL journey to a tight rope. When I'm focused I stay on the wire. But the slightest little thing and I wobble, and occasionally fall off too.
I mentioned my difficulties with buffets and she told me what a WW leader once told her, that to imagine that the food has been prepa...
I had a gain of 2.6lbs and I know why.
I've likened my LL journey to a tight rope. When I'm focused I stay on the wire. But the slightest little thing and I wobble, and occasionally fall off too.
I mentioned my difficulties with buffets and she told me what a WW leader once told her, that to imagine that the food has been prepa...
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I'm having a lovely chilled out weekend. My nephew came 2nd in the fancy dress competition. I survived all the cakes and burgers at the gala and had my bar with a black coffee. I had my tarot cards read too, she said i've got an important decision to make in the next few months, one of my friends is very jealous of me, someone I don't know now will give me a cross on a chain, and I'm go...
I'm having a lovely chilled out weekend. My nephew came 2nd in the fancy dress competition. I survived all the cakes and burgers at the gala and had my bar with a black coffee. I had my tarot cards read too, she said i've got an important decision to make in the next few months, one of my friends is very jealous of me, someone I don't know now will give me a cross on a chain, and I'm go...
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Another day, more work, another bad trip to Asda, things didn't go according to plan and I comforted myself in the wrong way.
This isn't helpful to me reaching my goals. I was so stressed, and everyone was talking about how they were going home for a takeaway and a few large drinks and I thought, what have i got, porridge and water? Crooked thinking I know! had to go get milk for my sister as I'm a...
This isn't helpful to me reaching my goals. I was so stressed, and everyone was talking about how they were going home for a takeaway and a few large drinks and I thought, what have i got, porridge and water? Crooked thinking I know! had to go get milk for my sister as I'm a...
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This week is plodding along nicely. Work went ok today, nothing exciting but nothing dramatic either.
I went to Asda pharmacy for my BP check but didn't have a LL form, they just wrote it on a card which is no good so I'm going to have to get it done again.
I managed not to spend any money in there too
Another working day tomorrow which will hopefully will go ok, then I'm off to my sisters for the...
I went to Asda pharmacy for my BP check but didn't have a LL form, they just wrote it on a card which is no good so I'm going to have to get it done again.
I managed not to spend any money in there too
Another working day tomorrow which will hopefully will go ok, then I'm off to my sisters for the...
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Hi everyone
I'm blogging now as I can't sleep. I was so tired when i got back to my hotel room I went to bed, next thing I knew it was 2 hours later!
Had a good day today, not seen them all for 3 months and got told I'm wasting away....a likely story but nice of him to comment.
I went to Asda to pick up some stuff after work, pushed my boundaries again and I've no idea why, anyway done with now.
Will ...
I'm blogging now as I can't sleep. I was so tired when i got back to my hotel room I went to bed, next thing I knew it was 2 hours later!
Had a good day today, not seen them all for 3 months and got told I'm wasting away....a likely story but nice of him to comment.
I went to Asda to pick up some stuff after work, pushed my boundaries again and I've no idea why, anyway done with now.
Will ...
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Hi everyone
I've almost a full day of driving today, broken up by a lovely coffee and a bit of shopping with Vintage, which was fab.
I bought a size 16 trouser suit in the Next sale, haven't tried it on yet, but I'm sure it will fit before too long and I think when it gets too big, I'll have it altered so its a good investment for £35.
I've just had my porridge and avoided the temptation of 2 Asda's...
I've almost a full day of driving today, broken up by a lovely coffee and a bit of shopping with Vintage, which was fab.
I bought a size 16 trouser suit in the Next sale, haven't tried it on yet, but I'm sure it will fit before too long and I think when it gets too big, I'll have it altered so its a good investment for £35.
I've just had my porridge and avoided the temptation of 2 Asda's...
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Hi everyone
I'm still back on the wagon, just had my 3rd pack of the day.
I went to the gym at lunchtime. I'm going to try and make more time to go. Its silly paying money and not using it, half the time I forget and it doesnt occur to me to go, the rest of the time I'm not home. I thought about dropping to an off peak membership but sometimes the only time I can go is weekday evenings.
Anyway I only...
I'm still back on the wagon, just had my 3rd pack of the day.
I went to the gym at lunchtime. I'm going to try and make more time to go. Its silly paying money and not using it, half the time I forget and it doesnt occur to me to go, the rest of the time I'm not home. I thought about dropping to an off peak membership but sometimes the only time I can go is weekday evenings.
Anyway I only...
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morning everyone
I'm back on the wagon today, didn't manage to resist Mum's Sunday lunch.
I stuck to meat and veg only, nothing else.
Never mind its done now, could have been so much worse.
Today will be fine, hoping to go to the gym if I get time. Tomorrow's challenge is a 6 hour drive. If I don't use the services with M&S in them, I can do it. After that its 3 nights on my own in a hotel. Its ri...
I'm back on the wagon today, didn't manage to resist Mum's Sunday lunch.
I stuck to meat and veg only, nothing else.
Never mind its done now, could have been so much worse.
Today will be fine, hoping to go to the gym if I get time. Tomorrow's challenge is a 6 hour drive. If I don't use the services with M&S in them, I can do it. After that its 3 nights on my own in a hotel. Its ri...
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Hi everyone
My sister came down from Scotland with the kids yesterday evening, and Mum and Dad had a family friend coming round, she's my friend who did LL initially and told me about it. So we had a big gathering and my dad did a BBQ.
I had taken 2 porridges with me and had one of them.
My dad does brilliant BBQ's, everything cooked to perfection, and Mum gets all the burgers and sausages from the l...
My sister came down from Scotland with the kids yesterday evening, and Mum and Dad had a family friend coming round, she's my friend who did LL initially and told me about it. So we had a big gathering and my dad did a BBQ.
I had taken 2 porridges with me and had one of them.
My dad does brilliant BBQ's, everything cooked to perfection, and Mum gets all the burgers and sausages from the l...
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I went to my pop in and lost 6.1lbs which means the gain is gone along with more.
I'm so chuffed. My LLC is going on holiday next week so I won't see her til the end of August now.
She wants me to do a My Story when I get to goal, which I think means the magazine. I'm not sure about it all. I really don't think I want people to know my original weight. I like the idea of a makeover and cl...
I went to my pop in and lost 6.1lbs which means the gain is gone along with more.
I'm so chuffed. My LLC is going on holiday next week so I won't see her til the end of August now.
She wants me to do a My Story when I get to goal, which I think means the magazine. I'm not sure about it all. I really don't think I want people to know my original weight. I like the idea of a makeover and cl...
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Hi everyone,
hope you all had a good week. I'm glad its over, I ended up working til 10.30pm after being in Chester all day and getting home at 6. But its done now, and I proved the customer lied and the software works so I'm a happy bunny. I think the email I sent afterwards internally was a little gloating in its tone though
Have now done 5 days of abstinence and feel good. I really could eat s...
hope you all had a good week. I'm glad its over, I ended up working til 10.30pm after being in Chester all day and getting home at 6. But its done now, and I proved the customer lied and the software works so I'm a happy bunny. I think the email I sent afterwards internally was a little gloating in its tone though
Have now done 5 days of abstinence and feel good. I really could eat s...
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I'm still going, still abstinent, its getting easier, even when OH made toast for his brekkie, it didn't bother me.
According to my scales, the gain is gone with another lb too.
I'll be happy to lose 4.3 tomorrow, but more would be fab, although TOTM has just started so I'm not sure if I will.
Feeling really good, making more effort with my appearance and every time I caught a glimpse, I looked good ...
According to my scales, the gain is gone with another lb too.
I'll be happy to lose 4.3 tomorrow, but more would be fab, although TOTM has just started so I'm not sure if I will.
Feeling really good, making more effort with my appearance and every time I caught a glimpse, I looked good ...
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Woooohoooo according to my scales my gain is off
I've worked very hard to stay abstinent this week. I've got to keep the momentum going, until it becomes habit
Off to Liverpool today to see people I haven't seen for 3 months, wonder if they will notice/comment
Had a friend round last night who gave me all her 'fat' clothes - they are all a size 14. She's given me them so she can't gain weight a...
I've worked very hard to stay abstinent this week. I've got to keep the momentum going, until it becomes habit
Off to Liverpool today to see people I haven't seen for 3 months, wonder if they will notice/comment
Had a friend round last night who gave me all her 'fat' clothes - they are all a size 14. She's given me them so she can't gain weight a...
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I've been giving my goals lots of thought, since getting back on the wagon, I've realised that if I don't keep this going I'm not going to meet my deadlines.
I want to be into RTM by Christmas, and my deadline date for the weekend away is 30th November.
This is when we go away for a weekend and when OH is going to pop the question and my finger needs to be its final size. Of course he'll have to or...
I want to be into RTM by Christmas, and my deadline date for the weekend away is 30th November.
This is when we go away for a weekend and when OH is going to pop the question and my finger needs to be its final size. Of course he'll have to or...
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As predicted I had a gain - 4.3lbs. I was expecting more but yesterday and today of total abstinence has helped.
I had got into the habit of allowing myself to eat on a Tuesday after weigh in, but not this week, even though I desperately wanted to. I really wanted to eat last night and I didn't. I just need to get back into the habit of talking myself out of things instead of letting mys...
As predicted I had a gain - 4.3lbs. I was expecting more but yesterday and today of total abstinence has helped.
I had got into the habit of allowing myself to eat on a Tuesday after weigh in, but not this week, even though I desperately wanted to. I really wanted to eat last night and I didn't. I just need to get back into the habit of talking myself out of things instead of letting mys...
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I think Sammy's comments on my blog yesterday have hit home. When she got to feel like a normal person, she got complacent in the past.
This has made total sense to me.
I have said before that i feel like a normal person now, and I really do.
When we went to the party on Saturday night, there were a lot of young slim trendy girls there, but there were some bigger ones too. I'd made an effort with my ...
This has made total sense to me.
I have said before that i feel like a normal person now, and I really do.
When we went to the party on Saturday night, there were a lot of young slim trendy girls there, but there were some bigger ones too. I'd made an effort with my ...
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I thought I'd update you all as I'm having my third bowl of porridge today.
I spoke to my LLC earlier and said I was struggling and didn't know what to do. She agreed for me to have a pop-in on Saturday to maintain focus. She also asked me about my nibbling, and said we've got new people joining. I told her that its stopped, which it has as of today. She didn't say as much, but didn't wa...
I thought I'd update you all as I'm having my third bowl of porridge today.
I spoke to my LLC earlier and said I was struggling and didn't know what to do. She agreed for me to have a pop-in on Saturday to maintain focus. She also asked me about my nibbling, and said we've got new people joining. I told her that its stopped, which it has as of today. She didn't say as much, but didn't wa...
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Well its here again, Monday morning, but today its not doom and gloom, because today is the day of fresh starts.
Abstinence starts today, I've decided that weigh in tomorrow will be counter-productive, I don't need the packs and I don't want to show a gain, which will put me off. I know I have to face up to things, so I'm going to see if I can do a pop-in as I'll be away with work next T...
Well its here again, Monday morning, but today its not doom and gloom, because today is the day of fresh starts.
Abstinence starts today, I've decided that weigh in tomorrow will be counter-productive, I don't need the packs and I don't want to show a gain, which will put me off. I know I have to face up to things, so I'm going to see if I can do a pop-in as I'll be away with work next T...
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I'm hoping loading a photo on here works. I got someone to take a pic of me and OH last night.
I took my water flavouring and stuck to soda water all night, had a really good time, got a few looks when I produced a tub of powder and a teaspoon from my handbag!
I didn't do so well when the buffet came out. I think my problem is that I can resist for a finite time and if they don't clear it...
I'm hoping loading a photo on here works. I got someone to take a pic of me and OH last night.
I took my water flavouring and stuck to soda water all night, had a really good time, got a few looks when I produced a tub of powder and a teaspoon from my handbag!
I didn't do so well when the buffet came out. I think my problem is that I can resist for a finite time and if they don't clear it...
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I'm so glad this week is over. I feel the same way every Friday evening.
My cleaner cancelled (yes I know - I work away a lot!) so I've run out of clothes and have to spend Friday night ironing.
I'm going to a friends tomorrow to do her husbands accounts, then we've got a party tomorrow night. i'm looking forward to letting my hair down and having a dance. I know there will be lots of young skinny g...
My cleaner cancelled (yes I know - I work away a lot!) so I've run out of clothes and have to spend Friday night ironing.
I'm going to a friends tomorrow to do her husbands accounts, then we've got a party tomorrow night. i'm looking forward to letting my hair down and having a dance. I know there will be lots of young skinny g...
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Things are going better now, reached an uneasy truce with OH. The argument last night has made me wonder how I'm going to deal with this going forward.
Do I put up with the mess and live in a messy house...hell no!
Do I do everything myself, knowing then its to my standard....why should I?
Do I expect him to change...not a chance, won't happen, I'm not that naive!
So I don't know what the a...
Things are going better now, reached an uneasy truce with OH. The argument last night has made me wonder how I'm going to deal with this going forward.
Do I put up with the mess and live in a messy house...hell no!
Do I do everything myself, knowing then its to my standard....why should I?
Do I expect him to change...not a chance, won't happen, I'm not that naive!
So I don't know what the a...
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I'm back on track today - about time too! See how long it lasts this time. Aiming for a full week of abstinence til weigh in on Tuesday.
I've really got to do something about my stress levels. Maybe I should book in for a massage when I get a minute, all I have this week is a meeting tomorrow and a trip to the dentist on Friday.
We're going to a party on Saturday night, and I'll be drivin...
I'm back on track today - about time too! See how long it lasts this time. Aiming for a full week of abstinence til weigh in on Tuesday.
I've really got to do something about my stress levels. Maybe I should book in for a massage when I get a minute, all I have this week is a meeting tomorrow and a trip to the dentist on Friday.
We're going to a party on Saturday night, and I'll be drivin...
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Hi everyone
hope you all had a good weekend.
To celebrate his new job, OH bought me a gorgeous dark blue dress and matching underwear. The dress is a 16 and too tight for now. God knows when I'll get to wear it as its very fancy.
I took the underwear back as the bra was a multiway (girls will understand), and got a top and capri pants from wallis. I bought the black version of the white pants I got ...
hope you all had a good weekend.
To celebrate his new job, OH bought me a gorgeous dark blue dress and matching underwear. The dress is a 16 and too tight for now. God knows when I'll get to wear it as its very fancy.
I took the underwear back as the bra was a multiway (girls will understand), and got a top and capri pants from wallis. I bought the black version of the white pants I got ...
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I had a brilliant day at Drayton Manor yesterday, we were there from 10am til 5pm when it shut and didn't get on everything. My old daredevil ways have returned and I went on the Maelstrom which was terrifying!
I couldn't help thinking that I wouldn't have fit on half the rides pre-LL but I didn't have any problems.
I was knackered by the end of the day but wouldn't have made it til Lunch...
I had a brilliant day at Drayton Manor yesterday, we were there from 10am til 5pm when it shut and didn't get on everything. My old daredevil ways have returned and I went on the Maelstrom which was terrifying!
I couldn't help thinking that I wouldn't have fit on half the rides pre-LL but I didn't have any problems.
I was knackered by the end of the day but wouldn't have made it til Lunch...
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Last night I had my reunion with my old colleagues. I had a fantastic time and it was fab to see everyone. I have a few of them on facebook, but hadn't seen anyone since October last year.
I got so many comments about how great I was looking, I almost felt embarrassed, but I smiled and said thank you to each one.
I realised how much I missed them all, but now the project has finished, everyone has m...
I got so many comments about how great I was looking, I almost felt embarrassed, but I smiled and said thank you to each one.
I realised how much I missed them all, but now the project has finished, everyone has m...
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I must be the most inconsistent person I know!
Tuesday all going well. Today, i had to go out at lunchtime, didn't have time for a pack before I went, figured that as I would probably eat and drink tomorrow night, it wouldn't matter if I had something today.
I'm sat here wearing a pair of size 16 jeans....which I'm bloody delighted about.
OH has been to work today, his first day.
I went and had my ha...
Tuesday all going well. Today, i had to go out at lunchtime, didn't have time for a pack before I went, figured that as I would probably eat and drink tomorrow night, it wouldn't matter if I had something today.
I'm sat here wearing a pair of size 16 jeans....which I'm bloody delighted about.
OH has been to work today, his first day.
I went and had my ha...
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I lost 3.5lbs this week, which I'm really happy with. There's only 3 in the group now so we don't get our full time but we go through last week and what we have coming up this week so I'm not complaining. I'm enjoying it and we're all about the same weight so we're gonna be together for a while.
OH got a job today its a temporary ongoing one in IT with the NHS which is a really...
I lost 3.5lbs this week, which I'm really happy with. There's only 3 in the group now so we don't get our full time but we go through last week and what we have coming up this week so I'm not complaining. I'm enjoying it and we're all about the same weight so we're gonna be together for a while.
OH got a job today
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Take That were amazing last night, I'm so glad I went and Wembley was brilliant.
The fast food smells were driving me insane and I ended up sending OH to get me a diet coke. It was the lesser of the evils. I took 2 bars with me but only ate 1 of them. Hopefully it hasn't kicked me out of ketosis.
I have been trying to solve the problem of making porridge in hotel rooms. I bought an elemen...
Take That were amazing last night, I'm so glad I went and Wembley was brilliant.
The fast food smells were driving me insane and I ended up sending OH to get me a diet coke. It was the lesser of the evils. I took 2 bars with me but only ate 1 of them. Hopefully it hasn't kicked me out of ketosis.
I have been trying to solve the problem of making porridge in hotel rooms. I bought an elemen...
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Hi everyone.
We're all packed and going to set off for Wembley soon, we're in a travelodge tonight then coming back early tomorrow morning for OH's interview.
When I first started LL, my thin sister (size 12) gave me 2 pairs of size 16 jeans, one are Levi 501's and the other from Dorothy Perkins. I remember looking at them thinking they are tiny, I'll never fit into them!
Well I've just tried on the ...
We're all packed and going to set off for Wembley soon, we're in a travelodge tonight then coming back early tomorrow morning for OH's interview.
When I first started LL, my thin sister (size 12) gave me 2 pairs of size 16 jeans, one are Levi 501's and the other from Dorothy Perkins. I remember looking at them thinking they are tiny, I'll never fit into them!
Well I've just tried on the ...
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just had to tell you that I now weigh less than 100kgs and that means I'm lighter than my brother, my Dad and OH!
That means I'm not the fattest person in the family in fact I'm the 4th!
Woooohoooooo well done me
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just had to tell you that I now weigh less than 100kgs and that means I'm lighter than my brother, my Dad and OH!
That means I'm not the fattest person in the family
in fact I'm the 4th!Woooohoooooo well done me
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even though I have to work tomorrow I'm glad the week is over.
I've done 3 full days of abstinence, had a few moments when I've talked myself out of lapsing, but one day at a time, I've managed it and I feel great about it.
Today I went to see a customer who hadn't seen me since November, my colleague had asked her when she last saw me as I'd lost loads. She came out to meet me and nearl...
even though I have to work tomorrow I'm glad the week is over.
I've done 3 full days of abstinence, had a few moments when I've talked myself out of lapsing, but one day at a time, I've managed it and I feel great about it.
Today I went to see a customer who hadn't seen me since November, my colleague had asked her when she last saw me as I'd lost loads. She came out to meet me and nearl...
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Cor blimey its hot, but still not bothering me inside, outside I'd be cooking. Its about 30 degrees here I think.
I just made ice cream with a chocolate shake. It was a bit traumatic, i snapped the handle off the blender and it wasn't mixing for ages. I worked it out though.
1. Buy a blender that will crush ice
2. Crush 12 ice cubes
3. Add choc pack and blend.
4. Eat quickly before it melts
I'll rememb...
I just made ice cream with a chocolate shake. It was a bit traumatic, i snapped the handle off the blender and it wasn't mixing for ages. I worked it out though.
1. Buy a blender that will crush ice
2. Crush 12 ice cubes
3. Add choc pack and blend.
4. Eat quickly before it melts
I'll rememb...
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Hey everyone
Hope you are all having a good week.
My day started out well, went to visit an unhappy customer who were happy when I left. Also got a non-paying customer to agree that they had no reason not to pay.
Spent all afternoon in a meeting with colleagues which was fine.
It seems to have been a really long day, I left the house at 7.45 and got home at 7pm. I've done longer days but maybe its all...
Hope you are all having a good week.
My day started out well, went to visit an unhappy customer who were happy when I left. Also got a non-paying customer to agree that they had no reason not to pay.
Spent all afternoon in a meeting with colleagues which was fine.
It seems to have been a really long day, I left the house at 7.45 and got home at 7pm. I've done longer days but maybe its all...
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Just a quick one to say I lost 3.5lbs this week, not bad for a normal week but its 3 weeks since I was last weighed....nibbling and lapsing to blame.
Still its done with now, onwards and downwards
Hope everyone is having a good week
xx
Just a quick one to say I lost 3.5lbs this week, not bad for a normal week but its 3 weeks since I was last weighed....nibbling and lapsing to blame.
Still its done with now, onwards and downwards
Hope everyone is having a good week
xx
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I'm coming home tomorrow night, this week is Aylesbury...not the most exciting place I've been, or maybe I haven't seen the exciting bits!
To answer Mic's question, I'm a software consultant. Summer is meant to be our quiet time but its not working out that way at the moment.
I'm still reading the Gilian Riley book and it seems to be sinking in. I'm a reasonably intelligent person..not th...
I'm coming home tomorrow night, this week is Aylesbury...not the most exciting place I've been, or maybe I haven't seen the exciting bits!
To answer Mic's question, I'm a software consultant. Summer is meant to be our quiet time but its not working out that way at the moment.
I'm still reading the Gilian Riley book and it seems to be sinking in. I'm a reasonably intelligent person..not th...
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Hope you all had a good weekend. We had a lovely time in Cheshire, I feel quite chilled out now, but I'm setting off for Aylesbury soon for 2 nights.
We didn't do much, went to the Anderton Boat Lift at Northwich on Saturday which was kinda cool, then went to the huge M&S at Warrington which was fab. I bought a black and white printed skirt in a size 16, its got an elasticated waist ...
Hope you all had a good weekend. We had a lovely time in Cheshire, I feel quite chilled out now, but I'm setting off for Aylesbury soon for 2 nights.
We didn't do much, went to the Anderton Boat Lift at Northwich on Saturday which was kinda cool, then went to the huge M&S at Warrington which was fab. I bought a black and white printed skirt in a size 16, its got an elasticated waist ...
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Hi everyone, happy humpday to you.
One more day and I'm coming home, rumour has it that it won't be a full day either, which gives me some time to do washing and exciting stuff tomorrow evening.
Still doing ok, not perfect, i've been better, but i've also been a lot worse. My outlook is brighter than it was at the weekend. i've had lots of positive comments from people who haven't seen me for a whil...
One more day and I'm coming home, rumour has it that it won't be a full day either, which gives me some time to do washing and exciting stuff tomorrow evening.
Still doing ok, not perfect, i've been better, but i've also been a lot worse. My outlook is brighter than it was at the weekend. i've had lots of positive comments from people who haven't seen me for a whil...
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So far so good this week, drove to Kent last night, worked there today, then drove to Surrey. I'm staying in a house rented by another company in our group and working in there offices tomorrow.
The house is amazing, dread to think how much the rent is, 5 bed detached, 2 en suite, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility and study....its bloody massive, I could fit my poky house in it 3 ti...
So far so good this week, drove to Kent last night, worked there today, then drove to Surrey. I'm staying in a house rented by another company in our group and working in there offices tomorrow.
The house is amazing, dread to think how much the rent is, 5 bed detached, 2 en suite, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility and study....its bloody massive, I could fit my poky house in it 3 ti...
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I'm back on plan today. One day at a time, one hour at a time - just like I keep saying to others when they are struggling. Time for me to take my own advice.
This week is going to be difficult. I'm travelling all week...driving down to Sevenoaks shortly and working there tomorrow, then over to Surrey for Wednesday, and Watford on Thursday. Back home Thursday night, then off to Chester f...
I'm back on plan today. One day at a time, one hour at a time - just like I keep saying to others when they are struggling. Time for me to take my own advice.
This week is going to be difficult. I'm travelling all week...driving down to Sevenoaks shortly and working there tomorrow, then over to Surrey for Wednesday, and Watford on Thursday. Back home Thursday night, then off to Chester f...
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Thought I'd just do a quick one to say I'm still here.
Not doing very well at the moment.
Think I'm having a self-destructive phase.
Didn't go to weigh in this week because of work, and I'm going to miss the next 2, again because of work commitments.
I've got enough packs to last over a week. I really need to do a pop in then, so I've got a week to get my act together.
Haven't even been coming on here...
Not doing very well at the moment.
Think I'm having a self-destructive phase.
Didn't go to weigh in this week because of work, and I'm going to miss the next 2, again because of work commitments.
I've got enough packs to last over a week. I really need to do a pop in then, so I've got a week to get my act together.
Haven't even been coming on here...
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Feels like I haven't blogged for ages. I was gutted that I couldn't log in, I'm totally lost without this site.
I've been doing ok. Weekend wasn't so good, too many nibbles. Didn't make it to my weigh in on Tuesday as I was in Chester working and didnt get home til 9pm.
I've counted up my packs and I have over 50 so I'm not going to bother with a pop-in. I can wait til next week. Finances are fairly...
I've been doing ok. Weekend wasn't so good, too many nibbles. Didn't make it to my weigh in on Tuesday as I was in Chester working and didnt get home til 9pm.
I've counted up my packs and I have over 50 so I'm not going to bother with a pop-in. I can wait til next week. Finances are fairly...
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So on Tuesday night i was so hyper, 5 stone in such a short time is the stuff of dreams.
No prizes for guessing what happened next. Somewhere in my fkd up brain, that gave me permission for a food treat A reward for 7 days abstinence
Unfortunately that reward ended up being more than once Secret eating too OH doesn't know the extent.
So what set it off? I drove 4 hours to a meeting yesterday,...
No prizes for guessing what happened next. Somewhere in my fkd up brain, that gave me permission for a food treat
A reward for 7 days abstinence Unfortunately that reward ended up being more than once
Secret eating too OH doesn't know the extent.So what set it off? I drove 4 hours to a meeting yesterday,...
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Just a quick one to say I lost 7.1lbs this week, which means I smashed my 5 stone target by 0.1lbs lol.
I'm absolutely delighted, my efforts have paid off. I don't expect to lose that every week but its confirmed that nibbling = low losses and abstinence = higher losses.
Hope everyone is having a good week.
xx
Just a quick one to say I lost 7.1lbs this week, which means I smashed my 5 stone target by 0.1lbs lol.
I'm absolutely delighted, my efforts have paid off. I don't expect to lose that every week but its confirmed that nibbling = low losses and abstinence = higher losses.
Hope everyone is having a good week.
xx
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Another day of abstinence done. I feel thinner if that makes sense. My stomach has shrunk just this week. According to my scales I've now hit the 5 stone mark so I'm hoping I get the 7lbs I need on Tuesday so its official.
I've been planning how long this is going to take, i still have another 6 stone to lose so its going to be another 6 months or so if I carry on at this rate so early D...
Another day of abstinence done. I feel thinner if that makes sense. My stomach has shrunk just this week. According to my scales I've now hit the 5 stone mark so I'm hoping I get the 7lbs I need on Tuesday so its official.
I've been planning how long this is going to take, i still have another 6 stone to lose so its going to be another 6 months or so if I carry on at this rate so early D...
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Sorry just needed to get this down.
I'm still abstinent, its now day 4 and I feel really good about it.
I went to pick my Mum up for shopping today and realised I'd forgotten my bar. Plan A would have been to think oh dear and eat, Plan B was to go hungry, Plan C was to go home and get the bar. I went for Plan C, a week ago I'd have gone for Plan A
I've been nagging OH that he doesnt eat enough fru...
I'm still abstinent, its now day 4 and I feel really good about it.
I went to pick my Mum up for shopping today and realised I'd forgotten my bar. Plan A would have been to think oh dear and eat, Plan B was to go hungry, Plan C was to go home and get the bar. I went for Plan C, a week ago I'd have gone for Plan A
I've been nagging OH that he doesnt eat enough fru...
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Well so much for not spending money! I found a nice beige cotton jacket, bit like a denim one in Debenhams. The size 18 fit, so I bought a 16 so hopefully it will last me the summer.
I found a gorgeous silver grey edge to edge cardigan. I've been looking for a cardi to wear when I go to customers. I tried the 18 on and it was a bit big, the only other size they had was a 12. I tried it on and yes ...
I found a gorgeous silver grey edge to edge cardigan. I've been looking for a cardi to wear when I go to customers. I tried the 18 on and it was a bit big, the only other size they had was a 12. I tried it on and yes ...
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I've now managed my third day of abstinence.
Its been fine but I'm hungry, and have been most of the day. Have drunk too much coffee today but I've been too cold to drink much water. I'm frozen and I can't get warm.
The only thing I can think of is all the nibbling made my ketone levels lower so I wasn't as cold but was still in there to a lesser extent.
I'm worried about the weekend a bit because I...
Its been fine but I'm hungry, and have been most of the day. Have drunk too much coffee today but I've been too cold to drink much water. I'm frozen and I can't get warm.
The only thing I can think of is all the nibbling made my ketone levels lower so I wasn't as cold but was still in there to a lesser extent.
I'm worried about the weekend a bit because I...
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I've managed another day of total abstinence. I'm feeling quite virtuous and rather proud of myself. I know that abstinence is the idea of LL but I can't remember the last time I managed 2 consecutive days.
We haven't been going out much lately and I was getting fed up so tonight me and OH went to the cinema to see Angels & Demons. I told him he could get anything he liked but not to...
I've managed another day of total abstinence. I'm feeling quite virtuous and rather proud of myself. I know that abstinence is the idea of LL but I can't remember the last time I managed 2 consecutive days.
We haven't been going out much lately and I was getting fed up so tonight me and OH went to the cinema to see Angels & Demons. I told him he could get anything he liked but not to...
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I spent over 3 hours in the hairdressers and spent £80 on my hair (lots more than normal) but its so worth it. Changing my look is something I never thought of doing before but now I felt brave enough and I'm so glad I did.
For someone who hasn't changed her hair style or colour in the last 5 years or more its a bit of a big change.
I reckon I've had a 3rd of my hair cut off...wonder how m...
I spent over 3 hours in the hairdressers and spent £80 on my hair (lots more than normal) but its so worth it. Changing my look is something I never thought of doing before but now I felt brave enough and I'm so glad I did.
For someone who hasn't changed her hair style or colour in the last 5 years or more its a bit of a big change.
I reckon I've had a 3rd of my hair cut off...wonder how m...
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I lost 2.6lbs this week. Not the best in the world but considering the weekend, but I'm happy with it.
I'm giving total abstinence another go from tomorrow. There are people on here blogging that they have been abstinent and have gained or stayed the same. Then I admit to what I've eaten and I still lose. I feel really bad about it for the others.
I know its my weight, my body and me that...
I lost 2.6lbs this week. Not the best in the world but considering the weekend, but I'm happy with it.
I'm giving total abstinence another go from tomorrow. There are people on here blogging that they have been abstinent and have gained or stayed the same. Then I admit to what I've eaten and I still lose. I feel really bad about it for the others.
I know its my weight, my body and me that...
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Morning everyone, this weather has definitely improved my mood. Its amazing how much better we feel on a sunny day. I think there is definitely something in Seasonal Affective Disorder.
The weather here has been over 20 degrees every day for a few days, and not once have I complained that I'm too hot, got all sweaty and uncomfortable. I've bought summer clothes and I'm happy to wear them...nothing ...
The weather here has been over 20 degrees every day for a few days, and not once have I complained that I'm too hot, got all sweaty and uncomfortable. I've bought summer clothes and I'm happy to wear them...nothing ...
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Tonight we went out for a meal, we introduced OH's parents to my parents.
It couldn't have gone better, everyone got on so well, like they had known each other for years. I get on really well with OH's parents, and they have been very supportive of LL, although his mum doesn't really get it and always offers to make me a salad!
I'm so glad we got them together and I know it bodes well for the future...
It couldn't have gone better, everyone got on so well, like they had known each other for years. I get on really well with OH's parents, and they have been very supportive of LL, although his mum doesn't really get it and always offers to make me a salad!
I'm so glad we got them together and I know it bodes well for the future...
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Not much to report really. Had a bit of a stressful week. My cat has started peeing in the house, we shut him out for a few days, took him to the vet who says he is stressed...well so am I but I don't pee on the kitchen worktop!
So the cat is now on the kitty equivalent of prozac and allowed back in the house. Having to keep all the doors shut is stressful, I left the kitchen one open a...
Not much to report really. Had a bit of a stressful week. My cat has started peeing in the house, we shut him out for a few days, took him to the vet who says he is stressed...well so am I but I don't pee on the kitchen worktop!
So the cat is now on the kitty equivalent of prozac and allowed back in the house. Having to keep all the doors shut is stressful, I left the kitchen one open a...
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We're over halfway through another short week.
I've been doing a lot of analysing and thinking about where i am with my weight.
I need to give myself some credit for my achievements. I know that whilst I'm not perfect, I'm still 10 points lower on my BMI and 4 stone lighter, and my clothes have dropped 4 sizes.
I've now set myself a target to be as abstinent as i can, and to lose weight every week, ...
I've been doing a lot of analysing and thinking about where i am with my weight.
I need to give myself some credit for my achievements. I know that whilst I'm not perfect, I'm still 10 points lower on my BMI and 4 stone lighter, and my clothes have dropped 4 sizes.
I've now set myself a target to be as abstinent as i can, and to lose weight every week, ...
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Hi everyone, I managed a pound this week. I consider it a lucky escape.
We had a good chat about pushing boundaries, and I've realised that I push them in other areas of my life. Any time anyone tries to limit me or restrict me, I rebel and push back. It makes for a difficult life sometimes when I'm constantly pushing.
I push OH all the time, as if I'm trying to push him away, push him as far as I c...
We had a good chat about pushing boundaries, and I've realised that I push them in other areas of my life. Any time anyone tries to limit me or restrict me, I rebel and push back. It makes for a difficult life sometimes when I'm constantly pushing.
I push OH all the time, as if I'm trying to push him away, push him as far as I c...
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I really didn't want to leave my sisters for the long drive home. Normally I'm ready to come home but not this time. She lives in a tiny village and the pace of life is much slower. Its very chilled out, normally I'm itching to get back to civilisation.
Oh well back to work today and a meeting in Preston. Have my weigh in tonight, not sure how thats gonna work out, have nibbled quite a bit this wee...
Oh well back to work today and a meeting in Preston. Have my weigh in tonight, not sure how thats gonna work out, have nibbled quite a bit this wee...
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We're up in the sunny north east of scotland for the weekend at my sisters. i love hanging out with my niece and nephews, and I'm feeling really chilled.
Yesterday we went to a fruit farm with a play area and cafe, which was lovely. LL wise it wasn't so good. Still got issues around others eating, but it wasn't a disaster, picked at the ham from the kids leftovers but didn't touch the br...
We're up in the sunny north east of scotland for the weekend at my sisters. i love hanging out with my niece and nephews, and I'm feeling really chilled.
Yesterday we went to a fruit farm with a play area and cafe, which was lovely. LL wise it wasn't so good. Still got issues around others eating, but it wasn't a disaster, picked at the ham from the kids leftovers but didn't touch the br...
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After looking at measurements on the internet and working out the measurements of a size 12 and getting measured last night. It would appear that I am 60% done on measurements and 40% done on weight.
My weight target is to be in the healthy BMI range, and my size target is a 12.
How this will work eventually I don't know.
When I was younger and under 10 stone I was a size 12 (I was 15 years old!)
I do...
My weight target is to be in the healthy BMI range, and my size target is a 12.
How this will work eventually I don't know.
When I was younger and under 10 stone I was a size 12 (I was 15 years old!)
I do...
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Had a fairly uneventful day, went to see a friend who is a mechanic as the car is making a funny noise, and as I suspected, the wheel bearing has gone.
So I've cancelled my meeting tomorrow to get it fixed, no idea what it will cost, but I don't fancy driving a long way with it.
I'm at a customers on Thursday, then we're off up to Scotland to my sisters for the weekend...can't wait. I've...
Had a fairly uneventful day, went to see a friend who is a mechanic as the car is making a funny noise, and as I suspected, the wheel bearing has gone.
So I've cancelled my meeting tomorrow to get it fixed, no idea what it will cost, but I don't fancy driving a long way with it.
I'm at a customers on Thursday, then we're off up to Scotland to my sisters for the weekend...can't wait. I've...
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Yesterday we drove up to Edinburgh and stayed in a hotel as I had a meeting today in Glenrothes. OH got room service for his evening meal while I had a pack. I picked a couple of chips off his plate (trigger food). I really struggle with chips, they are one of my favourite foods and what I always had when I was in hotels - typical example of crooked thinking "I'm away from home so I can have chips...
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Well I managed the walk. My hip started hurting quite early on, and continued all the way through.
At the halfway point I had a coffee, a bar and a banana. I shouldn't have had the banana but I just really wanted one. They had loads of chocolate bars. It was all free. I talked myself out of a mars bar, with the banana.
The 2nd half seemed to go quicker, my sister and I took a shortcut which knocked...
At the halfway point I had a coffee, a bar and a banana. I shouldn't have had the banana but I just really wanted one. They had loads of chocolate bars. It was all free. I talked myself out of a mars bar, with the banana.
The 2nd half seemed to go quicker, my sister and I took a shortcut which knocked...
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Morning everyone
I'm so nervous about tonight. I've got a small rucksack packed with plasters, waterproof trousers and jacket, 2 litres of water, support bandages.
OH left me to sleep in this morning so I've not been up long.
I'm going to go to bed early evening for a couple of hours.
The walk starts at midnight but we have to register from 10.30 and they are doing warm ups and so on.
I'm looking forw...
I'm so nervous about tonight. I've got a small rucksack packed with plasters, waterproof trousers and jacket, 2 litres of water, support bandages.
OH left me to sleep in this morning so I've not been up long.
I'm going to go to bed early evening for a couple of hours.
The walk starts at midnight but we have to register from 10.30 and they are doing warm ups and so on.
I'm looking forw...
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Its the end of the week again. I don't know where the time goes, but definitely TFI Friday.
My walk is Saturday evening and my hip is still a bit painful. I'm still taking the tablets, but really not sure what to do. Its forecast rain too I've got waterproof jacket and trousers so I can live with that.
I think I should keep taking the tablets and start the walk and see how far I get. My...
Its the end of the week again. I don't know where the time goes, but definitely TFI Friday.
My walk is Saturday evening and my hip is still a bit painful. I'm still taking the tablets, but really not sure what to do. Its forecast rain too
I've got waterproof jacket and trousers so I can live with that.I think I should keep taking the tablets and start the walk and see how far I get. My...
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i just needed to share with you that today I'm sat here in a pair of Next size 18 jeans!
Wooohoooo well done me, I've just about rung everyone I know to tell them!
I've come such a long way from tight Evans size 24's.
Whilst I was doing the DIY yesterday i got silicon on my jeans, to my dismay they were my size 20's but because they were baggy, I thought they were old ones!
I'm so chuffed w...
i just needed to share with you that today I'm sat here in a pair of Next size 18 jeans!
Wooohoooo well done me, I've just about rung everyone I know to tell them!
I've come such a long way from tight Evans size 24's.
Whilst I was doing the DIY yesterday i got silicon on my jeans, to my dismay they were my size 20's but because they were baggy, I thought they were old ones!
I'm so chuffed w...
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I'm such a stubborn person sometimes.
OH's job finished last week and he's frantically applying for others, but in the meantime I've given him jobs to do around the house.
The house has been on the market since August and we've got our 4th viewing tonight.
Anyway the bathroom is looking a bit tatty, it was fitted about 4 years ago but the ceiling is a bit mouldy as is the sealant round the bath.
On m...
OH's job finished last week and he's frantically applying for others, but in the meantime I've given him jobs to do around the house.
The house has been on the market since August and we've got our 4th viewing tonight.
Anyway the bathroom is looking a bit tatty, it was fitted about 4 years ago but the ceiling is a bit mouldy as is the sealant round the bath.
On m...
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I'm really not convinced about the Developers group. There are a few from Foundation plus we merged with another group.
LLC decided we should have new group rules and insisted the first one is No swearing...now I don't wish to offend anyone but I object to being treated like a child, when in fact we are all adults and so what is the issue with using adult language.
Its put me on edge, made me feel u...
LLC decided we should have new group rules and insisted the first one is No swearing...now I don't wish to offend anyone but I object to being treated like a child, when in fact we are all adults and so what is the issue with using adult language.
Its put me on edge, made me feel u...
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i've been to the doctors, got an emergency appointment. One of the doctors rings you to find out if its really an emergency, and I explained about the pain and the charity walk on Saturday so she arranged an appointment, which was really good of her.
The doctor thinks that the cushion of fluid above my hip joint is inflamed and has given me strong anti-inflammatories to take with food.
I'...
i've been to the doctors, got an emergency appointment. One of the doctors rings you to find out if its really an emergency, and I explained about the pain and the charity walk on Saturday so she arranged an appointment, which was really good of her.
The doctor thinks that the cushion of fluid above my hip joint is inflamed and has given me strong anti-inflammatories to take with food.
I'...
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After walking about 4 miles yesterday my right hip started hurting. I thought it was muscular and carried on, trying to lead on my left foot which didn't work.
We got rained off after 5 miles by which time it was really hurting.
I've never had pain in my hip before and its worrying me.
The 12 miles sponsored walk is next Saturday night and I'm concerned about whether my hip will be up to it.
A hot soa...
We got rained off after 5 miles by which time it was really hurting.
I've never had pain in my hip before and its worrying me.
The 12 miles sponsored walk is next Saturday night and I'm concerned about whether my hip will be up to it.
A hot soa...
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I think I must be back in ketosis now.
What an awful week.
I've felt sick, tired, emotional, exhausted, and had a headache all week.
Now I'm worried that eventually in RTM I'll have to come out of ketosis and will feel the same.
My scales are showing a 6lb loss. Hopefully a few more days of abstinence will show a bigger loss on LL scales.
This afternoon (weather permitting) we're doing a 10 mile walk ...
What an awful week.
I've felt sick, tired, emotional, exhausted, and had a headache all week.
Now I'm worried that eventually in RTM I'll have to come out of ketosis and will feel the same.
My scales are showing a 6lb loss. Hopefully a few more days of abstinence will show a bigger loss on LL scales.
This afternoon (weather permitting) we're doing a 10 mile walk ...
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Well I've moaned and whinged my way back towards ketosis.
I sat on the sofa last night bending OH's ear about how starving I was until the bright spark pointed out I still had another pack to go...D'Oh
Today I'm feeling loads better. I've never had such a long lapse before or so many carbs....getting back into ketosis is never fun but tied with carb withdrawal its a disaster.
Its enough to make me m...
I sat on the sofa last night bending OH's ear about how starving I was until the bright spark pointed out I still had another pack to go...D'Oh
Today I'm feeling loads better. I've never had such a long lapse before or so many carbs....getting back into ketosis is never fun but tied with carb withdrawal its a disaster.
Its enough to make me m...
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i'm still on the wagon but struggling. I'm bloody starving.
I know its all my own fault. I hate this thing of getting back into ketosis. I keep putting myself through it though. Hopefully it won't take too much longer. I must get some ketostix from the chemist.
I made cookies with a porridge pack but didn't check the recipes on here. Normally I don't bother cooking packs but I needed something. Unf...
I know its all my own fault. I hate this thing of getting back into ketosis. I keep putting myself through it though. Hopefully it won't take too much longer. I must get some ketostix from the chemist.
I made cookies with a porridge pack but didn't check the recipes on here. Normally I don't bother cooking packs but I needed something. Unf...
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I knew I had gained this week after my 3 day weekend.
I knew that I'm not back in ketosis as well.
I was a little narked that I'd gained weight but accepted it would happen.
However...I was not prepared for almost 9lbs gain!
Thank fk its a one off and won't happen again for 4 months.
Tonight was my first Developers group, there were 5 from my Foundation group there and 4 of us had lapsed and gained!
We ...
I knew that I'm not back in ketosis as well.
I was a little narked that I'd gained weight but accepted it would happen.
However...I was not prepared for almost 9lbs gain!
Thank fk its a one off and won't happen again for 4 months.
Tonight was my first Developers group, there were 5 from my Foundation group there and 4 of us had lapsed and gained!
We ...
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I've had a lovely weekend away, my plans for having packs etc didn't happen. I don't know why I did it but I did.
I had a fab weekend.
Next one is 4 months time, by which time I will have lost another 4 stone.
Back to plan tomorrow, ketosis here I come
xx
I've had a lovely weekend away, my plans for having packs etc didn't happen. I don't know why I did it but I did.
I had a fab weekend.
Next one is 4 months time, by which time I will have lost another 4 stone.
Back to plan tomorrow, ketosis here I come
xx
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I'm pretty much back on track again now, and totally abstinent yesterday and almost today.
I've been working up in Aberdeen this week, and today someone brought in butterys....some weird greasy bread type thing they toasted and put more butter one. Apparently Gillian McKeith tried to ban them. They were on the desk all morning...I'm too bloody compliant. They knew I was doing LL, I'm running the bl...
I've been working up in Aberdeen this week, and today someone brought in butterys....some weird greasy bread type thing they toasted and put more butter one. Apparently Gillian McKeith tried to ban them. They were on the desk all morning...I'm too bloody compliant. They knew I was doing LL, I'm running the bl...
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Haven't blogged for a few days but been really busy with work and spending time with my sister and the kids.
I'm having a lovely time and work isn't going badly at all, but I've still had some stuff to do in the evenings - can't have it all ways!
i missed my class from being away last night. I'm not going to bother with a pop in on saturday as i counted up my packs before my last pop in ...
Haven't blogged for a few days but been really busy with work and spending time with my sister and the kids.
I'm having a lovely time and work isn't going badly at all, but I've still had some stuff to do in the evenings - can't have it all ways!
i missed my class from being away last night. I'm not going to bother with a pop in on saturday as i counted up my packs before my last pop in ...
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After a long soak in a hot bath yesterday evening, my aches and pains eased a lot.
today I know I've done some exercise but not aching too badly which is a good thing....it might hit me later in the week.
This afternoon I'm driving to Aberdeen for 3 days work, then will drive home on Friday. I was meant to be flying but left it too late to book and the cost wasn't justifiable.
Anyway its a long (300+...
today I know I've done some exercise but not aching too badly which is a good thing....it might hit me later in the week.
This afternoon I'm driving to Aberdeen for 3 days work, then will drive home on Friday. I was meant to be flying but left it too late to book and the cost wasn't justifiable.
Anyway its a long (300+...
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As part of my training for the midnight walk I decided that we would double last week's efforts.
We walked just over 3 miles to my mums, had a coffee and walked just over 3 miles back. Total walking time was 2 hrs 15 mins.
I'm really aching now and tired but feel really good.
Its all in a good cause...and arse shrinkage too!
Time for a long soak in the bath and then ironing and packing for 3 nights in...
We walked just over 3 miles to my mums, had a coffee and walked just over 3 miles back. Total walking time was 2 hrs 15 mins.
I'm really aching now and tired but feel really good.
Its all in a good cause...and arse shrinkage too!
Time for a long soak in the bath and then ironing and packing for 3 nights in...
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Further to my earlier blog, I wanted to tell you about my shopping experience today.
I was a bit fed up of not having enough work clothes. I had 2 skirts and 1 pair of trousers that fit me.
I went to tescos with the intention of buying some size 20 trousers (I started at 24/26 and recently my 22's are getting too big).
I tried on some size 20 linen trousers and they were too big, so I bought 18's, fl...
I was a bit fed up of not having enough work clothes. I had 2 skirts and 1 pair of trousers that fit me.
I went to tescos with the intention of buying some size 20 trousers (I started at 24/26 and recently my 22's are getting too big).
I tried on some size 20 linen trousers and they were too big, so I bought 18's, fl...
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I was totally shocked at my pop in today.
I lost 9.2 lbs which brings me to 57.8lbs and over the 4 stone mark.
To say I'm delighted is an understatement....well done me.
Another week of total abstinence til my weekend away.
Not sure I'll get to class on Tuesday, but I think I'll do a pop in on Saturday if I don't.
I can't believe how much I can lose when I put my mind to it, and how much time I have ...
I lost 9.2 lbs which brings me to 57.8lbs and over the 4 stone mark.
To say I'm delighted is an understatement....well done me.
Another week of total abstinence til my weekend away.
Not sure I'll get to class on Tuesday, but I think I'll do a pop in on Saturday if I don't.
I can't believe how much I can lose when I put my mind to it, and how much time I have ...
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Hopefully today's blog won't post 3 times...for some reason I couldn't delete the other ones.
I'm so glad its Friday. No work this weekend. Trip to Aberdeen on Monday may well be off, which is good in some ways as I get chance to catch up, but means I won't see my sister and niece/nephews.
I've had another totally abstinent day today, no nibbling/lapsing. I only had 3 packs both Weds and Thurs...not...
I'm so glad its Friday. No work this weekend. Trip to Aberdeen on Monday may well be off, which is good in some ways as I get chance to catch up, but means I won't see my sister and niece/nephews.
I've had another totally abstinent day today, no nibbling/lapsing. I only had 3 packs both Weds and Thurs...not...
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Another long day work-wise but I left them a much happier customer at 8pm and drove home.
Back to Manchester tomorrow to a different client.
I'm worn out as usual.
On the up side I've had 2 totally abstinent days and haven't considered nibbling once. I've got to stop making excuses for myself and take responsiblity. The crooked thinking has to stop.
One day at a time, I'll do this. I want to be thin...
Back to Manchester tomorrow to a different client.
I'm worn out as usual.
On the up side I've had 2 totally abstinent days and haven't considered nibbling once. I've got to stop making excuses for myself and take responsiblity. The crooked thinking has to stop.
One day at a time, I'll do this. I want to be thin...
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Had a long mixed up day today. Went into the office this morning to sort out a few things then out for the afternoon with my boss.
I had my shake whilst I was waiting for him and lunchtime, then he needed lunch. I ended up getting his sarnie from M&S whilst he made some calls, I didn't mind and managed not to get anything for me, then sat in the car while he ate sarnie and iced bun!
Meeting went...
I had my shake whilst I was waiting for him and lunchtime, then he needed lunch. I ended up getting his sarnie from M&S whilst he made some calls, I didn't mind and managed not to get anything for me, then sat in the car while he ate sarnie and iced bun!
Meeting went...
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Morning everyone
I thought I'd share with you some things I learned in the past 2 days:
Good:
1. Airplane seatbelts now have 8 inches to spare, instead of trying to squeeze myself in as I'm too embarrassed to ask for an extension.
2. My arse now fits into an airplane seat without having to lift the armrest.
3. I can sit in the aisle seat without getting bashed.
4. I can cope with a horrendous customer w...
I thought I'd share with you some things I learned in the past 2 days:
Good:
1. Airplane seatbelts now have 8 inches to spare, instead of trying to squeeze myself in as I'm too embarrassed to ask for an extension.
2. My arse now fits into an airplane seat without having to lift the armrest.
3. I can sit in the aisle seat without getting bashed.
4. I can cope with a horrendous customer w...
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Got on my scales today after nibbling yesterday and I've gained 2lbs.
Today I will not nibble at all...one day at a time.
I've decided not to tell my sister about the nibbling as when she does LL I don't want her making the same mistakes as me. I wish I didn't know about it.
Shameless plug for my justgiving site - http://www.justgiving.com/alisonfirth1
I've never done anything like this for charity b...
Today I will not nibble at all...one day at a time.
I've decided not to tell my sister about the nibbling as when she does LL I don't want her making the same mistakes as me. I wish I didn't know about it.
Shameless plug for my justgiving site - http://www.justgiving.com/alisonfirth1
I've never done anything like this for charity b...
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Hi everyone
I did my 3 mile walk today, had a little bit of backache when I was done, and it took just under an hour. i'm pretty impressed with myself, OH came along with me but he doesn't have a car so he walks a lot more than I do. I don't think I've ever walked so far in my life, certainly not consciously. I couldn't find my pedometer though, but I've clocked the distance in the car before.
We go...
I did my 3 mile walk today, had a little bit of backache when I was done, and it took just under an hour. i'm pretty impressed with myself, OH came along with me but he doesn't have a car so he walks a lot more than I do. I don't think I've ever walked so far in my life, certainly not consciously. I couldn't find my pedometer though, but I've clocked the distance in the car before.
We go...
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Happy Weekend everyone
Had another good day today with a nice happy customer so I'm still feeling upbeat. Called in at Tescos on the way home and talked myself out of getting anything.
The angel on my left shoulder is doing well at silencing the devil on my right!
Haven't got much planned for this weekend but it will be an active one. Me and OH are walking 3 miles to my Mums tomorrow - she has signe...
Had another good day today with a nice happy customer so I'm still feeling upbeat. Called in at Tescos on the way home and talked myself out of getting anything.
The angel on my left shoulder is doing well at silencing the devil on my right!
Haven't got much planned for this weekend but it will be an active one. Me and OH are walking 3 miles to my Mums tomorrow - she has signe...
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Surprisingly I've had a lovely day today. I'm in Chester and work has gone well. At the moment a happy customer is a rarity and so its been a really positive day which certainly helps my mood.
I went for a coffee with an old work colleague after work, hadn't seen her in over a year so it was lovely to have a catch up.
I'm now in my hotel room, had a word with myself re the room service me...
Surprisingly I've had a lovely day today. I'm in Chester and work has gone well. At the moment a happy customer is a rarity and so its been a really positive day which certainly helps my mood.
I went for a coffee with an old work colleague after work, hadn't seen her in over a year so it was lovely to have a catch up.
I'm now in my hotel room, had a word with myself re the room service me...
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Another long day, have been to London for a meeting that lasted less than 3 hours....left the house at 6.20am, got home at 5pm, thats a bloody long day for a short meeting.
I took a bar and a shake with me, was worried about making the shake at the offices thinking I'd have the bar on the way home. As it happened I got an earlier train and still had the bar but not the shake.
Had a minor nibble when...
I took a bar and a shake with me, was worried about making the shake at the offices thinking I'd have the bar on the way home. As it happened I got an earlier train and still had the bar but not the shake.
Had a minor nibble when...
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Well tonight was my last weigh in on foundation, next week developers, still on a Tuesday but later and same LLC (thank God).
We had photos and measurements done again.
I've now lost a total of 67cms =D> =D> =D> Hooray for me
As suspected I did have a gain tonight but only 2.4lbs which I'm absolutely fine with. If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. It was worth it, although I've been a lit...
We had photos and measurements done again.
I've now lost a total of 67cms =D> =D> =D> Hooray for me
As suspected I did have a gain tonight but only 2.4lbs which I'm absolutely fine with. If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. It was worth it, although I've been a lit...
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I had the best day ever yesterday with my niece and nephew. We took them for lunch to a pub with a play area, then to a farm where we watched baby lambs being born...which brought a lot of questions lol!
By the time we got back last night we were exhausted.
I think I'm getting back into ketosis now. I'm still heavier on my scales than I was on Saturday, but it will come off and I still don't regre...
By the time we got back last night we were exhausted.
I think I'm getting back into ketosis now. I'm still heavier on my scales than I was on Saturday, but it will come off and I still don't regre...
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Well there is definitely an advantage to not drinking or eating!
I feel very ropey today. I've been making lots of trips to the loo too!
Will have to take immodium now or today is gonna get messy.
I've got stomach ache too.
Do I regret it? Hell No! I knew what would happen, the effect on my digestive system and so on!
I'm on the packs again today. I wasn't going to have any bars but because we are out...
I feel very ropey today. I've been making lots of trips to the loo too!
Will have to take immodium now or today is gonna get messy.
I've got stomach ache too.
Do I regret it? Hell No! I knew what would happen, the effect on my digestive system and so on!
I'm on the packs again today. I wasn't going to have any bars but because we are out...
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Have just updated my ticker and my BMI is now below 40
I've had a fab birthday, me and OH went shopping. He wanted to buy me some new undies and cos I'm now an E I went into Evans....the smallest backsize they had was a 40, so I'm now too thin to shop there
We went to Debenhams and I got some lovely stuff. I'm on such a high from being able to go into normal shops and buy lovely clothes....
I've had a fab birthday, me and OH went shopping. He wanted to buy me some new undies and cos I'm now an E I went into Evans....the smallest backsize they had was a 40, so I'm now too thin to shop there
We went to Debenhams and I got some lovely stuff. I'm on such a high from being able to go into normal shops and buy lovely clothes....
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Just a quick one to say that I lost 8.3lbs today, I'm having as few carbs as poss today which I think is the best compromise for me.
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Hope you are all having a lovely easter weekend. I've managed to hardly think about work today, and haven't switched laptop or phone on.
I met my LL friend at M&S today, bought more new bras. I've gone from 42DD to 40D and now 36E which was a surprise. I've never been an E before. Spent another £35 on bras. I should really have got a 38 but the 36 is ok on the last hook and I really...
Hope you are all having a lovely easter weekend. I've managed to hardly think about work today, and haven't switched laptop or phone on.
I met my LL friend at M&S today, bought more new bras. I've gone from 42DD to 40D and now 36E which was a surprise. I've never been an E before. Spent another £35 on bras. I should really have got a 38 but the 36 is ok on the last hook and I really...
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Thank Fk this week is over. Another day of the same, at one customers who are happy, still dealing with unhappy customer. We got fixes out to them but they didn't have the courtesy to let us know if they worked or not. Nothing I can do about it now.
Had a nibble on the way home - protein but still naughty. Wasn't expecting to be there all day and should have taken a bar with me. I need to get bette...
Had a nibble on the way home - protein but still naughty. Wasn't expecting to be there all day and should have taken a bar with me. I need to get bette...
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I just have one more day to get through then I have 4 days off. No work laptop, no work phone, just time off to relax and I can't bloody wait.
I went to a customers in Chester today and all went really well. Took my packs and was really good. Went to the theatre tonight and during the interval I had my bar whilst the others were eating choccies.
Unfortunately life never runs smoothly when it comes t...
I went to a customers in Chester today and all went really well. Took my packs and was really good. Went to the theatre tonight and during the interval I had my bar whilst the others were eating choccies.
Unfortunately life never runs smoothly when it comes t...
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What a bloody awful day, excuse the language. I was on site at a customers for go live and they still haven't. My blood pressure has been through the roof, I could feel my heart pounding and was all tingly all day.
i was meant to leave at 4.30 for the 90 min drive to the airport, my flight was at 7. I didn't get away until 5 then had to drive like a mad thing, didnt have time to fill the car up, go...
i was meant to leave at 4.30 for the 90 min drive to the airport, my flight was at 7. I didn't get away until 5 then had to drive like a mad thing, didnt have time to fill the car up, go...
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I'm back in Ireland, hopefully not for a b*****king this time
Had a minor moment when I got the airport and wanted to go in a popular national chain of sandwich/pasty makers, but i talked myself out of it.
Perhaps I should have had my 3rd pack before I left for the airport. Instead I ate my bar in the hire car
(on the plus side they have given me a brand new fiesta, its lovely, if it we...
I'm back in Ireland, hopefully not for a b*****king this time
Had a minor moment when I got the airport and wanted to go in a popular national chain of sandwich/pasty makers, but i talked myself out of it.
Perhaps I should have had my 3rd pack before I left for the airport. Instead I ate my bar in the hire car
(on the plus side they have given me a brand new fiesta, its lovely, if it we...
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Hi everyone
Hope you all had a good weekend and enjoyed the sunshine.
I've been to the gym today, did an hour on the cardio machines, some resistance stuff, then had a quick swim, steam and a soak in the jacuzzi.
I dragged OH along with me, he wasn't keen so i promised him a pint in the bar afterwards. By the time we got there after I'd showered and washed my hair, he was hungry so I told him to get ...
Hope you all had a good weekend and enjoyed the sunshine.
I've been to the gym today, did an hour on the cardio machines, some resistance stuff, then had a quick swim, steam and a soak in the jacuzzi.
I dragged OH along with me, he wasn't keen so i promised him a pint in the bar afterwards. By the time we got there after I'd showered and washed my hair, he was hungry so I told him to get ...
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I started today with the full intention of staying abstinent despite knowing how difficult it would be at OH's mums.
I had my porridge this morning, then a shake at lunchtime on the way to see my parents. On the way over to the inlaws I was hungry, I had a bar with me for later, but was worried that when I got to their house I would eat because I was hungry. We called in at Sainsburys for a few thi...
I had my porridge this morning, then a shake at lunchtime on the way to see my parents. On the way over to the inlaws I was hungry, I had a bar with me for later, but was worried that when I got to their house I would eat because I was hungry. We called in at Sainsburys for a few thi...
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I've decided to blog daily to keep me focused.
I've had a busy day in Liverpool today, left the house at 7am.
I sorted through some clothes last night and went out today wearing a skirt that I've not worn for 3 years and a pair of knee-length boots that I have had for 2 years but never managed to zip all the way up.
I've been really good today, had 3 packs, black coffee and water. So well done me. I'...
I've had a busy day in Liverpool today, left the house at 7am.
I sorted through some clothes last night and went out today wearing a skirt that I've not worn for 3 years and a pair of knee-length boots that I have had for 2 years but never managed to zip all the way up.
I've been really good today, had 3 packs, black coffee and water. So well done me. I'...
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how annoying, I typed a huge blog in here then my computer decided to shut IE down!
Geting the thoughts down helped but now I need to remember them!
I missed my Tuesday weigh in due to work and will also miss next weeks too.
I've arranged to see my LLC today at 5.30, I had a brief chat with her on the phone and we're going to chat when I go today.
I don't want to get on the scales, they will show a ga...
Geting the thoughts down helped but now I need to remember them!
I missed my Tuesday weigh in due to work and will also miss next weeks too.
I've arranged to see my LLC today at 5.30, I had a brief chat with her on the phone and we're going to chat when I go today.
I don't want to get on the scales, they will show a ga...
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I've been at it again...sabotage.
I was struggling last week with OH being away and started nibbling again after my lunch out on Thursday.
I went back to the gym on Thursday that I've been paying for for over ayear and not going, so I was really chuffed with myself.
Unfortunately I strained my groin and haven't been back since. I was going to go today but didn't finish work til 8.30 by which time i ...
I was struggling last week with OH being away and started nibbling again after my lunch out on Thursday.
I went back to the gym on Thursday that I've been paying for for over ayear and not going, so I was really chuffed with myself.
Unfortunately I strained my groin and haven't been back since. I was going to go today but didn't finish work til 8.30 by which time i ...
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Had a bit of a strange day today. I had the day off work to go to my great Uncle's funeral. He was 93 and had been in a home for a couple of years with alzeimers. I wasn't upset at him going, I just wanted to pay my respects to a lovely old man.
Anyway Mum and Dad picked me up at 10.30 this morning, I was rushing, and by the time I realised I'd forgotten my bar and water we were half an hour down t...
Anyway Mum and Dad picked me up at 10.30 this morning, I was rushing, and by the time I realised I'd forgotten my bar and water we were half an hour down t...
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I'm still on a high from last night with the 3 stone loss.
I can't believe I've got this far, this is the first diet I've done where I actually believe I will be thin.
I think I've got my head around the scared thing. Its daunting but exciting. I know being thin won't fix all my issues but having more self esteem and confidence will go a long way, and I know being thin will help with those.
Today I...
I can't believe I've got this far, this is the first diet I've done where I actually believe I will be thin.
I think I've got my head around the scared thing. Its daunting but exciting. I know being thin won't fix all my issues but having more self esteem and confidence will go a long way, and I know being thin will help with those.
Today I...
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Just a quick one tonight. My hard work and stopping nibbling (almost) has worked
I lost 7.9lbs which means I hit my 3 stone loss.
OMG I can't get over it, 3 stone in 10 weeks...how is that possible...its amazing.
Well done me, I'm so proud of myself.
Hope everyone else has a good weigh in
xx
I lost 7.9lbs which means I hit my 3 stone loss.
OMG I can't get over it, 3 stone in 10 weeks...how is that possible...its amazing.
Well done me, I'm so proud of myself.
Hope everyone else has a good weigh in
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Hope everyone had a lovely weekend.
After the success of the shopping trip on Saturday, I did nibble on Saturday night. I know its wrong but I decided that as OH and Sis were having a chinese, if I didn't have something for me, then I'd really struggle not to have any of theirs. I got some scallops and pan fried them in olive oil with some chilli and garlic. Nothing that will take me out of ketosi...
After the success of the shopping trip on Saturday, I did nibble on Saturday night. I know its wrong but I decided that as OH and Sis were having a chinese, if I didn't have something for me, then I'd really struggle not to have any of theirs. I got some scallops and pan fried them in olive oil with some chilli and garlic. Nothing that will take me out of ketosi...
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On my scales today I weighed 17 stone 12. I haven't been this weight for 7+ years which means that if mine are same as LL (usually close) then I've lost over 3 stones. The no nibbling is definitely working!
I went shopping with my baby sister today (she's 11 years younger than me). She's a bigger girl too, size 16-18 and we had a chat about LL. She pointed out that my thighs are now thinner than he...
I went shopping with my baby sister today (she's 11 years younger than me). She's a bigger girl too, size 16-18 and we had a chat about LL. She pointed out that my thighs are now thinner than he...
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Hi everyone
Hope you all had a good week.
Mine has not been the best, I started the week with a list of work things to achieve and didn't manage many of them. Too much going on with Customers and I'm running out of time on other things...hence why I'm still working on a Friday night
Since I gave up nibbling I have been hungry all week. Its starting to get me down now and I don't know what to do abo...
Hope you all had a good week.
Mine has not been the best, I started the week with a list of work things to achieve and didn't manage many of them. Too much going on with Customers and I'm running out of time on other things...hence why I'm still working on a Friday night
Since I gave up nibbling I have been hungry all week. Its starting to get me down now and I don't know what to do abo...
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That's 3 days of no nibbling and I could have murderd Chris last night when I discovered he was eating Asda tiger bread with cheese on it....one of my favourite foods! Made him feel guilty about it, and I didn't have any!
Another achievement.
I got on my scales this morning and I'm 5lbs lighter than Monday....I know I can't judge by my scales but that shows that the no nibbling is working...fingers ...
Another achievement.
I got on my scales this morning and I'm 5lbs lighter than Monday....I know I can't judge by my scales but that shows that the no nibbling is working...fingers ...
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Well once again I paid the price for my lapse.
I have now had 2 days of no nibbling. I'm hungry but I think I'd got used to picking so now I have to cope with just packs.
I lost 1lb which is still in the right direction but could have been more.
I'm doing better with motivation now. One day at a time no nibbling no lapsing.
We talked about games tonight, Persecutor, Victim and lol I can't remember wha...
I have now had 2 days of no nibbling. I'm hungry but I think I'd got used to picking so now I have to cope with just packs.
I lost 1lb which is still in the right direction but could have been more.
I'm doing better with motivation now. One day at a time no nibbling no lapsing.
We talked about games tonight, Persecutor, Victim and lol I can't remember wha...
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Hi everyone
I've made a decision this weekend. No more nibbling!
I'm having the day off on Easter Saturday which is my 35th Birthday and falls in milk week. I'm really looking forward to it, have made plans with OH and friends and family.
So for the next almost 4 weeks - total abstinence. No cheese, no meat, no fish. Its time I got my act together.
I wanted to have lost 3 stone by the end of March ...
I've made a decision this weekend. No more nibbling!
I'm having the day off on Easter Saturday which is my 35th Birthday
and falls in milk week. I'm really looking forward to it, have made plans with OH and friends and family.So for the next almost 4 weeks - total abstinence. No cheese, no meat, no fish. Its time I got my act together.
I wanted to have lost 3 stone by the end of March ...
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Something has been bothering me for a few days.
I couldn't manage LL without this site. I've realised how much I appreciate the support. I try to comment on people's blogs to offer support as well. Its genuinely meant from the heart. I never get thru all of them because work is so busy.
However, anyone who has read my blogs knows that I'm never 100% abstinent with the odd full lapse.
So what's worry...
I couldn't manage LL without this site. I've realised how much I appreciate the support. I try to comment on people's blogs to offer support as well. Its genuinely meant from the heart. I never get thru all of them because work is so busy.
However, anyone who has read my blogs knows that I'm never 100% abstinent with the odd full lapse.
So what's worry...
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Hi everyone
I'm feeling really down tonight, mostly to do with work and money. I guess sometimes we all get down. Difference is now I can't have food and drink to (allegedly) make me feel better. Its very tempting though but I'm not giving in.
I'm going to Northern Ireland early morning (leaving the house at 5.45am) for 3 days. Really I hope I have a better time there this time. I just have 3 tough ...
I'm feeling really down tonight, mostly to do with work and money. I guess sometimes we all get down. Difference is now I can't have food and drink to (allegedly) make me feel better. Its very tempting though but I'm not giving in.
I'm going to Northern Ireland early morning (leaving the house at 5.45am) for 3 days. Really I hope I have a better time there this time. I just have 3 tough ...
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I bought OH a lovely chenille dressing gown from Debenhams for Christmas, size large. He put it on me and it didn't go around me.
Now I'm sat wearing it, its toasty warm and he can't get near it lol
not only does it fasten, i can tie the belt in a bow!
Last night I had an adult lapse. After all the cleaning yesterday i was aching and worn out. I had been craving something for weeks. So I decided that...
Now I'm sat wearing it, its toasty warm and he can't get near it lol
not only does it fasten, i can tie the belt in a bow!
Last night I had an adult lapse. After all the cleaning yesterday i was aching and worn out. I had been craving something for weeks. So I decided that...
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I'm so glad its the weekend. Normally I'm bad for not drinking enough water but I'm going to change that or otherwise I'll struggle with the loo!
I've just had a coffee and my porridge...its really growing on me, I've discovered the best way to mix it is with a normal whisk, not an electric one. It boiled over in the microwave though, have to try a different jug!
Going over to Chris's house soon to ...
I've just had a coffee and my porridge...its really growing on me, I've discovered the best way to mix it is with a normal whisk, not an electric one. It boiled over in the microwave though, have to try a different jug!
Going over to Chris's house soon to ...
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Hi
Not really sure why I am writing this but I thought maybe getting some thoughts down on paper might help.
I'm having a really awful time at work at the moment. I work with software and at the moment I've got 3 big projects. 2 projects would be full time work, plus i have 2 inexperienced colleagues who I have to help and cover for. So at the moment I don't know which end is up.
Plus I'm owed a lot ...
Not really sure why I am writing this but I thought maybe getting some thoughts down on paper might help.
I'm having a really awful time at work at the moment. I work with software and at the moment I've got 3 big projects. 2 projects would be full time work, plus i have 2 inexperienced colleagues who I have to help and cover for. So at the moment I don't know which end is up.
Plus I'm owed a lot ...
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hi everyone
I thought I'd lost 2lbs this week according to my LL book but it turns out my LLC can't add up and its 4lbs!
I'm really chuffed with myself. I'm now over 20% of the way there.
I've done myself a little spreadsheet and a chart showing my weight loss coming down.
Hope everyone else had a good loss
Alison
xx
I thought I'd lost 2lbs this week according to my LL book but it turns out my LLC can't add up and its 4lbs!
I'm really chuffed with myself. I'm now over 20% of the way there.
I've done myself a little spreadsheet and a chart showing my weight loss coming down.
Hope everyone else had a good loss
Alison
xx
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Well I didn't get for the long walk today that I had planned. Instead I spent nearly 7 hours cleaning Chris's kitchen and its not finished!
Chris moved into my house a few months ago and since then his house has remained empty. Typical bloke hadn't cleaned it in years. There were still pine needles on the carpets from Christmas 2007.
Anyway today I worked like a demon, cleaning cupboards, worktops, ...
Chris moved into my house a few months ago and since then his house has remained empty. Typical bloke hadn't cleaned it in years. There were still pine needles on the carpets from Christmas 2007.
Anyway today I worked like a demon, cleaning cupboards, worktops, ...
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had a bit of a disjointed day today.
Took the car for its first MOT this morning and its ended up costing £430 for 2 tyres, MOT and front brakes and pads....grrr wasn't expecting to have to shell out that kind of cash!
I decided that I'm due a treat for hitting my 2 stone weight loss and as my nails have got really long lately, I went for a manicure.
My appointment was at 4 and it was just under a m...
Took the car for its first MOT this morning and its ended up costing £430 for 2 tyres, MOT and front brakes and pads....grrr wasn't expecting to have to shell out that kind of cash!
I decided that I'm due a treat for hitting my 2 stone weight loss and as my nails have got really long lately, I went for a manicure.
My appointment was at 4 and it was just under a m...
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Weigh in tonight and lost 5.5lbs so thats 29 in total...2 stone 1 lb
I'm so chuffed with myself. I got through a difficult week without lapsing (ignoring the nibbles)
Had a couple of good days work wise too so I'm feeling pretty up beat, glad to be back home too
Hope everyone is ok
xx
I'm so chuffed with myself. I got through a difficult week without lapsing (ignoring the nibbles)
Had a couple of good days work wise too so I'm feeling pretty up beat, glad to be back home too
Hope everyone is ok
xx
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I've had the mother of all constipation since last night. Its all compacted and too big to come out. I've tried suppositories, tons of water and now sennakot max so fingers crossed that will work
sorry if its too much info but I'm beside myself with it.
Its my own fault for not drinking enough water this weekend. I was out and about and not near a loo so I didn't drink enough.
In future I'll pee behi...
sorry if its too much info but I'm beside myself with it.
Its my own fault for not drinking enough water this weekend. I was out and about and not near a loo so I didn't drink enough.
In future I'll pee behi...
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I've had the mother of all constipation since last night. Its all compacted and too big to come out. I've tried suppositories, tons of water and now sennakot max so fingers crossed that will work
sorry if its too much info but I'm beside myself with it.
Its my own fault for not drinking enough water this weekend. I was out and about and not near a loo so I didn't drink enough.
In future I'll pee behi...
sorry if its too much info but I'm beside myself with it.
Its my own fault for not drinking enough water this weekend. I was out and about and not near a loo so I didn't drink enough.
In future I'll pee behi...
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Well Sunday night doesn't half come around quick.
I'm working in preparation for the week, and hoping that I don't have another bad week. I don't think I will though, this weeks customers are all nice.
I've been dwelling on what happened on Friday, try to analyse why someone would be so unpleasant. I don't think its personal, I think he just had no involvement in the purchase of the software and he ...
I'm working in preparation for the week, and hoping that I don't have another bad week. I don't think I will though, this weeks customers are all nice.
I've been dwelling on what happened on Friday, try to analyse why someone would be so unpleasant. I don't think its personal, I think he just had no involvement in the purchase of the software and he ...
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I know that on LL we can still go out but drinking water or black coffee doesn't make it as much fun really.
I miss being sociable and going out with my friends.
I know that I can still see my friends, but we always used to do things that involved food, meals out, takeaways or cook for each other.
I know that in the grand scheme of things this is a short time out of my life (I reckon 8 months of ab...
I miss being sociable and going out with my friends.
I know that I can still see my friends, but we always used to do things that involved food, meals out, takeaways or cook for each other.
I know that in the grand scheme of things this is a short time out of my life (I reckon 8 months of ab...
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Well what a bloody awful week.
This morning the customer had a totally unjustified go at me in front of other people. I handled it well...didn't swear or lose my temper.
From then on everything went wrong.
But I stuck to plan, had my packs, drank loads of water, and didn't turn to drink or alcohol
I'm soooo glad to be home now, but I know this one isn't over, and I could well have to sort it out over ...
This morning the customer had a totally unjustified go at me in front of other people. I handled it well...didn't swear or lose my temper.
From then on everything went wrong.
But I stuck to plan, had my packs, drank loads of water, and didn't turn to drink or alcohol
I'm soooo glad to be home now, but I know this one isn't over, and I could well have to sort it out over ...
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Hi everyone
For anyone who read my earlier blogs, one of the triggers for me joining lighterlife was that the seatbelt on a plane only just fastened, and cut into me for the entire flight
Well last night, I got the same flight, and I loosened the seatbelt to its largest, fastened it, then tightened it by about 3 inches
Today hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be, I'm still sticking to pla...
For anyone who read my earlier blogs, one of the triggers for me joining lighterlife was that the seatbelt on a plane only just fastened, and cut into me for the entire flight
Well last night, I got the same flight, and I loosened the seatbelt to its largest, fastened it, then tightened it by about 3 inches
Today hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be, I'm still sticking to pla...
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I'm over here for work until tomorrow.
Managed to have a good day yesterday LL-wise, but less so work wise.
I'm full of cold and was up til 1am working
I'm taking it one day at a time, one meal at a time.
I've told the customer not to provide any lunch for me.
We've got problems with this project and I'm in for a day of grief which I can really do without
Happy Thursday everyone, hope you all have...
Managed to have a good day yesterday LL-wise, but less so work wise.
I'm full of cold and was up til 1am working
I'm taking it one day at a time, one meal at a time.
I've told the customer not to provide any lunch for me.
We've got problems with this project and I'm in for a day of grief
which I can really do without Happy Thursday everyone, hope you all have...
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Weigh In tonight, gained 1.5 lbs
Not as bad as it could have been, and its all my own fault.
Back on plan tomorrow.
Not as bad as it could have been, and its all my own fault.
Back on plan tomorrow.
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I'm overcome with the messages of support after my blog yesterday.
I've realised how stupid I have been. I've put in 4 weeks effort and it will all go to waste if I don't get a grip of myself.
I'm sure I'm not the first or the last to sabotage myself, but the comments have really made me think.
Time to start being an adult, I'm going to do this and I'm going to stop being weak.
Today I really could ha...
I've realised how stupid I have been. I've put in 4 weeks effort and it will all go to waste if I don't get a grip of myself.
I'm sure I'm not the first or the last to sabotage myself, but the comments have really made me think.
Time to start being an adult, I'm going to do this and I'm going to stop being weak.
Today I really could ha...
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I'm overcome with the messages of support after my blog yesterday.
I've realised how stupid I have been. I've put in 4 weeks effort and it will all go to waste if I don't get a grip of myself.
I'm sure I'm not the first or the last to sabotage myself, but the comments have really made me think.
Time to start being an adult, I'm going to do this and I'm going to stop being weak.
Today I really could ha...
I've realised how stupid I have been. I've put in 4 weeks effort and it will all go to waste if I don't get a grip of myself.
I'm sure I'm not the first or the last to sabotage myself, but the comments have really made me think.
Time to start being an adult, I'm going to do this and I'm going to stop being weak.
Today I really could ha...
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Another day started well and then I sabotaged it
Yesterday was going well until we got to the cinema, Chris asked me what I wanted at the refreshment stand, so I said without thinking a bottle of water and a hot dog, he wasn't concentrating and didn't question it, and before I realised what I'd said there was the hot dog and I ate it. Only myself to blame, I didnt have to ask for it, and I didn't...
Yesterday was going well until we got to the cinema, Chris asked me what I wanted at the refreshment stand, so I said without thinking a bottle of water and a hot dog, he wasn't concentrating and didn't question it, and before I realised what I'd said there was the hot dog and I ate it. Only myself to blame, I didnt have to ask for it, and I didn't...
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morning girls and boys and a happy valentines day to you all
Chris really surprised me...its our first valentines day, and I've been upset that we can't go out for a romantic meal, but he bought me roses, a CD, a teddy and some candles...I'm a lucky girl
I've had a couple of tough days with nibbling again....this morning I had to send Chris to the chemist for a suppository...I've never used one befo...
Chris really surprised me...its our first valentines day, and I've been upset that we can't go out for a romantic meal, but he bought me roses, a CD, a teddy and some candles...I'm a lucky girl
I've had a couple of tough days with nibbling again....this morning I had to send Chris to the chemist for a suppository...I've never used one befo...
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Really annoyed with myself, something switched off in my brain today.
I did fine til I left the house at 2pm to drive to Lowestoft. I hate the journey, its the road to hell, and Lowestoft is the a**e end of nowhere! (sorry to anyone who lives down here)
I have been talking myself out a McDonalds for weeks...and today I gave in. even as I placed the order at the drive thru window, I knew i was wrong ...
I did fine til I left the house at 2pm to drive to Lowestoft. I hate the journey, its the road to hell, and Lowestoft is the a**e end of nowhere! (sorry to anyone who lives down here)
I have been talking myself out a McDonalds for weeks...and today I gave in. even as I placed the order at the drive thru window, I knew i was wrong ...
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Really annoyed with myself, something switched off in my brain today.
I did fine til I left the house at 2pm to drive to Lowestoft. I hate the journey, its the road to hell, and Lowestoft is the a**e end of nowhere! (sorry to anyone who lives down here)
I have been talking myself out a McDonalds for weeks...and today I gave in. even as I placed the order at the drive thru window, I knew i was wrong ...
I did fine til I left the house at 2pm to drive to Lowestoft. I hate the journey, its the road to hell, and Lowestoft is the a**e end of nowhere! (sorry to anyone who lives down here)
I have been talking myself out a McDonalds for weeks...and today I gave in. even as I placed the order at the drive thru window, I knew i was wrong ...
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I was really nervous about the weigh in tonight after nibbling, but once again my worries were unfounded.
I lost 6.4lbs...I'm so chuffed.
We had our measurements done and since I started LL I have lost 34cm.
I'm in a really happy mood.
I've been telling the girls in class about this site...think there will be a few more members.
I couldn't have done it without this site and the support...so thank you a...
I lost 6.4lbs...I'm so chuffed.
We had our measurements done and since I started LL I have lost 34cm.
I'm in a really happy mood.
I've been telling the girls in class about this site...think there will be a few more members.
I couldn't have done it without this site and the support...so thank you a...
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I'm absolutely shattered today.
I drove 330 miles home from Scotland yesterday, went to a gig last night, and drove to Huntingdon and back today.
Have been nibbling again...this really has to stop
Feeling hopeful about weigh in tomorrow night. Not sure which way it will go because of the nibbling.
Wondering whether to get some ketosis sticks because last 2 weeks it has been darker than it should be,...
I drove 330 miles home from Scotland yesterday, went to a gig last night, and drove to Huntingdon and back today.
Have been nibbling again...this really has to stop
Feeling hopeful about weigh in tomorrow night. Not sure which way it will go because of the nibbling.
Wondering whether to get some ketosis sticks because last 2 weeks it has been darker than it should be,...
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Hey everyone
I'm still up in snowy Scotland, driving back home tomorrow so hopefully the roads will be ok.
My sister made everyone steak pie tonight, i pinched a tiny piece of steak off Chris's plate. This is becoming a habit, always protein, but its happening more often. It makes me feel better for chewing something, and shouldn't knock me out of ketosis, but I'm supposed to be abstinent, but then ...
I'm still up in snowy Scotland, driving back home tomorrow so hopefully the roads will be ok.
My sister made everyone steak pie tonight, i pinched a tiny piece of steak off Chris's plate. This is becoming a habit, always protein, but its happening more often. It makes me feel better for chewing something, and shouldn't knock me out of ketosis, but I'm supposed to be abstinent, but then ...
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We made it to Scotland, which has made me realise that the news media are guilty of sensationalism even more. There were no problems on the roads and we drove 330 miles!
This is my first time staying in someone elses house whilst doing LL. So far its been fine, but I pinched a tiny bit of sausage of Chris's plate tonight It smelled so nice, proper butchers beef sausages, that I just had to try a ...
This is my first time staying in someone elses house whilst doing LL. So far its been fine, but I pinched a tiny bit of sausage of Chris's plate tonight
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Had a bit of a stressful day today, too much work at the moment and have only just finished. Burst into tears on the phone to one of the managers today. I've known her for years and she was cool about it.
I've just discovered my virtual model tonight after seeing it on another blog so I've looked at what I'll look like when I'm 10 stone. I liked the look of it, even though its not my pic...wonder i...
I've just discovered my virtual model tonight after seeing it on another blog so I've looked at what I'll look like when I'm 10 stone. I liked the look of it, even though its not my pic...wonder i...
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Wow....what a day...after worrying I'd be stranded in Huntingdon, have a crappy day with clients, not be able to leave early enough to get home to LL, and then put weight on!!
In reality, the clients were fine, the weather had cleared a lot, no traumas on the way home, went straight to LL and lost 5.5LBS :D:D
That will teach me for worrying so much.
I'm so happy that I didn't gain weight after the l...
In reality, the clients were fine, the weather had cleared a lot, no traumas on the way home, went straight to LL and lost 5.5LBS
:D:DThat will teach me for worrying so much.
I'm so happy that I didn't gain weight after the l...
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Today started off badly....4 inches of snow and 140 mile 3 hour drive. There were some scary bits of motorway and I nearly turned around and went home.
Had a successful day with my packs too, have just had my last one.
This time I haven't ordered any room service and I did 30 mins in the gym and 20 min swim....so I'm feeling quite virtuous
Fingers crossed I make it home tomorrow in time for my we...
Had a successful day with my packs too, have just had my last one.
This time I haven't ordered any room service and I did 30 mins in the gym and 20 min swim....so I'm feeling quite virtuous
Fingers crossed I make it home tomorrow in time for my we...
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There are so many times I could cheat and I don't...maybe I'm being more of an adult.
Tonight I went to the pub and played pool, and drank mineral water which didn't bother me at all.
Tomorrow I'm in a hotel which makes me a bit nervous...I lapsed when I was in a hotel last week. I know that if I do cheat the only person who will know is me. But I am answerable to myself now, not just other people....
Tonight I went to the pub and played pool, and drank mineral water which didn't bother me at all.
Tomorrow I'm in a hotel which makes me a bit nervous...I lapsed when I was in a hotel last week. I know that if I do cheat the only person who will know is me. But I am answerable to myself now, not just other people....
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I keep getting on my scales and they aren't coming down.
I think I'm back in ketosis, I'm less hungry again.
I'm dreading the weigh in on Tuesday, my one lapse has ruined the whole week.
I know I've got to keep going but at the moment, I feel like I've wrecked it so what does it matter.
I'm not going to give in but its so tempting...
I think I'm back in ketosis, I'm less hungry again.
I'm dreading the weigh in on Tuesday, my one lapse has ruined the whole week.
I know I've got to keep going but at the moment, I feel like I've wrecked it so what does it matter.
I'm not going to give in but its so tempting...
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Well I didn't cave in....I'm proud of myself although I still could eat.
I apologised and thanked Chris...the poor bugger didn't know what to do with me last night as I ranted and cried...
Its made me realise how bad my food addiction is that I can get myself in such a state about eating.
I really hope I've still had a weight loss on Tuesday, I don't want to tell my LLC about this week...don't want h...
I apologised and thanked Chris...the poor bugger didn't know what to do with me last night as I ranted and cried...
Its made me realise how bad my food addiction is that I can get myself in such a state about eating.
I really hope I've still had a weight loss on Tuesday, I don't want to tell my LLC about this week...don't want h...
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2 rough days later, long drive home and all I want is a large drink and a takeaway....my normal Friday night treat after a tough week.
I'm sure I'm out of ketosis after Wednesday night.
The temptation is driving me mad...I keep thinking I've ruined this week, it won't make much difference.
I had a bar in the car on the way home, now I'm starving and really don't want soup or shake.
This is so hard r...
I'm sure I'm out of ketosis after Wednesday night.
The temptation is driving me mad...I keep thinking I've ruined this week, it won't make much difference.
I had a bar in the car on the way home, now I'm starving and really don't want soup or shake.
This is so hard r...
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Today has been a difficult one.
I was meant to leave home about 10am to drive to Huntingdon, but I had horrendous diarrhea (sp). By 12.30 I rwas still at home, it was no better and I really had to leave to visit a client, so I took some Immodium...I've no idea if its allowed but I really had no choice.
The rest of the day I've felt hungry, weak, a bit dizzy.
I checked into the hotel with the intentio...
I was meant to leave home about 10am to drive to Huntingdon, but I had horrendous diarrhea (sp). By 12.30 I rwas still at home, it was no better and I really had to leave to visit a client, so I took some Immodium...I've no idea if its allowed but I really had no choice.
The rest of the day I've felt hungry, weak, a bit dizzy.
I checked into the hotel with the intentio...
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Well tonight was the weigh in after my first full week and I lost just over 9lb So thats 12.5lb in total :D
One thing I don't understand though is how I've lost less on LL scales, than I have on my own scales...I know you're not meant to weigh yourself but I had to.
I know first thing in the morning with no clothes I'll weigh less than 6pm fully clothed with shoes.
Surely though as long as I'm com...
So thats 12.5lb in total :DOne thing I don't understand though is how I've lost less on LL scales, than I have on my own scales...I know you're not meant to weigh yourself but I had to.
I know first thing in the morning with no clothes I'll weigh less than 6pm fully clothed with shoes.
Surely though as long as I'm com...
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Today started off fine but this afternoon I've been starving. Had a mushroom soup at 5 but by 8 I was really hungry again.
I thought the hunger was stopping but obviously not. I'm really hoping it will go soon because I'm not sure I can do this if I'm so hungry...
Anyway tonight for my 4th pack I made the chocolate cookie from the recipe on here. I put too much salt in it but it was ok, just about e...
I thought the hunger was stopping but obviously not. I'm really hoping it will go soon because I'm not sure I can do this if I'm so hungry...
Anyway tonight for my 4th pack I made the chocolate cookie from the recipe on here. I put too much salt in it but it was ok, just about e...
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Things are continuing to go along fine. I've now lost a stone since Monday according to my scales.
However this morning a tiny piece of bacon found its way into my mouth. 2cm by 0.5cm so it really was small and I chewed it for 5 mins.
Its my own fault, I told my boyfriend to make bacon sarnies for him and his mate who stayed over. The smell of it cooking drove me nuts.
Once I'd had my tiny piece I fe...
However this morning a tiny piece of bacon found its way into my mouth. 2cm by 0.5cm so it really was small and I chewed it for 5 mins.
Its my own fault, I told my boyfriend to make bacon sarnies for him and his mate who stayed over. The smell of it cooking drove me nuts.
Once I'd had my tiny piece I fe...
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It seems to be getting easier but last night was awful, I got really upset because I was hungry, my poor boyfriend didnt know what to do with me. I threatened to eat all sorts and he calmed me down (as always). It was just a momentary thing and I was fine after a hot fruits of the forest drink.
Tonight he's been to Asda and bought peppermint tea, sweetener tablets, sparkling water and tabasco....I'...
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