PRIVATEDOC Hi Folks, I'm a GP who, having been supportive and amazed at what my patients have managed to acheive on LL, have been lured into trying it myself. I Got married about 17 yrs ago and was a reasonably fit 6'3" 18 stone chap, unfortunately the good life provided by my Mrs (who is Gorgeous and doesn't need to lose weight) saw these 17 yrs pile the pounds on. At my Heaviest, 20th July 2009 I was 26 stone !!!! Yes I can yo-yo my diet losing 2-3 stone here or there but LL seems to be the answer to permanent and rapid weight loss. I checked out all the science and even ran it past a colleague or two and I'm now on my journey........wish me luck as I wave fat goodbye. Update:- Foundation Finished, I skipped the milk week and did 21 weeks abstinence (kept the Faith!) & lost 9.5 stone and now at 16stone 8lbs I start RTM ! I know this will be difficult but I want to get another 22 lbs off for Easter and maybe even dip below the 15 stone mark. Marking my RTM with Turkey/Sprouts etc...yes, its christmas day and 22 weeks from my first LL Session. Thanks to everyone who supported me, the foundation has really not been that bad and has flown by.....and its been one of the best experiences of my life!. Stick to the plan.....I've proved how well it works! Please don't hesitate to comment on my blog, positive or negative, its all invaluable info I'll try and update daily and if anything I write is helpful, let me know Ps I can be found on twitter as 'privatedoc' as well Diary:- FOUNDATION....133 Lbs, 9.5 Stone !!! 21 weeks  Week 22......Christmas Day.....Turkey etc Week 23......New Years Day....9 stone 8 pounds lost Week 24......Back on the Dust, Lost all the crimbo gains! Week 25......Edging towards the 10 stone lost mark Week 26...... 10 STONE YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Week 27.......10st 3lbs gone....exercise levels increasing Week 28.......10st 5lbs gone....Proper training now.. Week 29......Week in the country reward! Week 30.......6lbs gained....oh dear!.....back on the dust! Week 31.......5lbs lost......getting back to normality Week 32.......another 3...now 10st 6lbs lost Week 33.......Holding at 146lbs off Week 34.......gained 2lbs Oh Dear Week 35......Holding at 144 lbs lost Week 36......Early stages of porkdom !!! Week 37......Total Piggery....but it was nice Week 38......BACK ON LL TOTAL Week 39 Week 40 Week 41 Week 42 Week 43 Week 44 Week 45 Week 46 Week 47 Week 48 Week 49.......All Bets Off....In USA...Way-Hey !!! |
Just Jogging along, can't do full abstinence, so doing LL Lite sort of thing....wt loss 4 lbs at wi so still working!...need to up the exercise I think
better weather so bike time again! excellent!!
PD XXX
better weather so bike time again! excellent!!
PD XXX
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sticking to plan, another 3 lbs gone ie 10 since getting back! not much to go til cross the starting line again!...doh!
busy busy busy at work as partner on hols!....might finish around 8:30 tonight!...thank goodness its friday!.
Live Smug Folks!
Bye
PD XXXXX
busy busy busy at work as partner on hols!....might finish around 8:30 tonight!...thank goodness its friday!.
Live Smug Folks!
Bye
PD XXXXX
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Restarted on Monday and now into BIG ketosis....secret is fluid, fluid and more fluid.....got the cold hands and feet again, lost 7lbs since weekend...getting right back on track.....don't you just love the smug feeling again?
LL....I'm lovin' it!!
PD XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
LL....I'm lovin' it!!
PD XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Tired++++, I forgot just how often you are peeing when restarting LL.....mind you got my 4 litres+ yesterday but up every hour on the hour!
Medical colleague on hols this week so panda-bloody-monium at the surg so at least I haven't time to think of food!
catch y'all later
PD (Snore...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ)
Medical colleague on hols this week so panda-bloody-monium at the surg so at least I haven't time to think of food!
catch y'all later
PD (Snore...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ)
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I really only get time to get online to LLC at work so when the NHS blocked access to the site, I kind-of forgot to keep blogging etc.
well what has happened over the last 5 weeks...well 2 weeks of that was back in Lancashire with all the good food and HUGE amounts of wine etc...as predicted, added about 15 lbs to my weight so I'm back on the program (total) from today...Hols in about 75 days will ...
well what has happened over the last 5 weeks...well 2 weeks of that was back in Lancashire with all the good food and HUGE amounts of wine etc...as predicted, added about 15 lbs to my weight so I'm back on the program (total) from today...Hols in about 75 days will ...
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Been a big gap since last blog, gained and lost a fair bit but back where I started and fighting those food demons!....been exercising big-time in my gym and the BMI has dropped but more importantly, shape changing a lot.
Have just had to have another clear-out of shirts as all too big and baggy!, got another week in Lancashire coming up at easter (and another visit to the Longridge for michelin-st...
Have just had to have another clear-out of shirts as all too big and baggy!, got another week in Lancashire coming up at easter (and another visit to the Longridge for michelin-st...
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Lots to tell indeed, My reward 'week in the country' was indeed a real treat...weather was great, Destination fabby and got to see my M&D and sis & B-in-law too.
What about the food?.....well, I'll come clean......totally off the system for 1 week including slap-up-feeds and an excellent dinner in the michelin starred Longridge Restaurant near our cottage.......have to also admit to consum...
What about the food?.....well, I'll come clean......totally off the system for 1 week including slap-up-feeds and an excellent dinner in the michelin starred Longridge Restaurant near our cottage.......have to also admit to consum...
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Just registered for the Great Scottish Run to be held here in Glasgow in September....202 days to go and co-incidently its 202 days since I started my LL journey. Imagine that, a lardy lump like I was at 26 stone 1lb signing up for a fast 10km road run...you had to give an estimated time so I said 55-60 mins but that might just be wishful thinking!...we shall see, I've plenty of time to build up t...
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Big rethink re what I want/where I'm going with this.......have concluded that slim aint enough...slim and Very Fit is where I want to be. have reduced my new target weight to 199 lbs ie sub 25 BMI and am continuing to exercise, more than I've ever done in my life before.
I'm following a 'Star' program as calculated by my Polar Fitness Computer (an FT 60) and it is keeping me on the straight and n...
I'm following a 'Star' program as calculated by my Polar Fitness Computer (an FT 60) and it is keeping me on the straight and n...
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Just back from my walk/jog did 9 km and burnt a load of kCals !...bloody frozen though, -4 degrees here and was slip-sliding all over the place!
Might not see the weight decreasing but the shape is improving hugely, when I put on my 'base layer' tight shirt, all my staff went 'wow'...no lumps...must say I felt rather smug, similarly so when my nurse and practice mkanagers had to jog to keep up wi...
Might not see the weight decreasing but the shape is improving hugely, when I put on my 'base layer' tight shirt, all my staff went 'wow'...no lumps...must say I felt rather smug, similarly so when my nurse and practice mkanagers had to jog to keep up wi...
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this exercise lark has lots of pros but one con....weight is pretty static!...sure that is down to building muscle and burning fat.....it shows in clothes though with waistline tightening and general firming up & toning.
Therefore....not getting hung up on the numbers seems to be the answer.
Floor ordered for the gym...160 sq feet of high density EVA foam flooring so ordering the treadmill today...
Therefore....not getting hung up on the numbers seems to be the answer.
Floor ordered for the gym...160 sq feet of high density EVA foam flooring so ordering the treadmill today...
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Not blogged for a few days...been oh so busy, Garage now has 10 fitted wardrobes, sound system and video system, just awaiting delivery of floor mats and treadmill.
Been upping my exercise...managed a quick 6km at lunchtime today round a few house calls....also been buying some running clothes etc....medium and large sizes only!! yippee
back on full time LL as went off the rails at the weekend again...
Been upping my exercise...managed a quick 6km at lunchtime today round a few house calls....also been buying some running clothes etc....medium and large sizes only!! yippee
back on full time LL as went off the rails at the weekend again...
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WI tonight...4lbs lost....well chuffed as been eating and exercising...sort of LL lite type program, managing to burn around 400 kCals walking/jogging at lunchtimes as well as 3 packs a day plus an evening meal....must say I'm really enjoying the exercise and pushing on with the gym build!
That Milestone.....I've broken through the 16 stone celing, now 15 stone 13.5lbs.........WOW!
Rest of my LL gro...
That Milestone.....I've broken through the 16 stone celing, now 15 stone 13.5lbs.........WOW!
Rest of my LL gro...
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Burns Night tonight....no haggis for me, I was out at friends over the weekend for dinner, a fab meal had...(no alcohol as took the car) but as expected , a wee gain in weight so back on track today and will add an extra 200 calories of walking to my usual pace (great things these polar fitness computers)
Got a really snazzy luminous/dayglo hat and gloves to mach my dayglo jacket so if you see a ...
Got a really snazzy luminous/dayglo hat and gloves to mach my dayglo jacket so if you see a ...
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Well, its been a long time coming but its here....my increase in exercise and being good has paid dividends.......10 stone loss since starting the LL journey.....Now 16st 1lb by my scales which read 26st 1 lb a relatively short time ago!...surely proof it works and works really well!
I'm sure the exercise will produce the benefits it claims but I find it really easy to walk at 4.5 miles an hour an...
I'm sure the exercise will produce the benefits it claims but I find it really easy to walk at 4.5 miles an hour an...
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At work by 6 am this morning, spending the day filming so a proper 'luvvie' today.
Managed to pop into WI last night for about 2 mins........2lbs gain but!...been running, adding protein and waist is shrinking....I must be swapping fat for muscle which is way more dense....Planning on getting the fitness back and on that point, the gym project is taking shape nicely, still got some more furniture t...
Managed to pop into WI last night for about 2 mins........2lbs gain but!...been running, adding protein and waist is shrinking....I must be swapping fat for muscle which is way more dense....Planning on getting the fitness back and on that point, the gym project is taking shape nicely, still got some more furniture t...
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Went off the rails a bit last night.... Chardonnay was to blame.....useless hollow calories!..bah!...however, today is another day and its just wine under the bridge!" lol
Managed to break the back of the garage sorting yesterday, just to get the fitted cupboards etc then ready to move the gym equipment in, really looking forward to it, especially as I've now decided which treadmill to buy.....a LI...
Managed to break the back of the garage sorting yesterday, just to get the fitted cupboards etc then ready to move the gym equipment in, really looking forward to it, especially as I've now decided which treadmill to buy.....a LI...
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WI went well last night, 2 new-starts lost 7.5 and 12 lbs respectively....amazing!....I lost 4 lbs and feel really spurred on by the support/loss/etc. My new training watch arrived , a Polar FT60......really a fitness/training computer that gives you weekly targets/times in zone etc and comes with a usb uploader to keep all the data on a personal training diary etc...geekery at its worst!....but ...
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Slowly adding the protein back....lovely 'Donald Russell' Steak last night, feeling less cold but then again, it is beginning to thaw a wee bit!
Still got to clear out the garage ready for the gym equipment....had planned to do it last sat but in the face of -8 celcius, warm bed and telly was a wee bit more enticing!!
Looking forward to the Feb mid-term Holiday for the Kids, off to Lancs again so w...
Still got to clear out the garage ready for the gym equipment....had planned to do it last sat but in the face of -8 celcius, warm bed and telly was a wee bit more enticing!!
Looking forward to the Feb mid-term Holiday for the Kids, off to Lancs again so w...
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Must keep focussed, need to stay abstinent and was but a wee sherry to warm me up was had last night!......oh dear, what happened to the resolve.......the guilt associated with it is huge...won't be doing that in a hurry again!
will stay true and keep the faith, have to post some decent losses by next weigh-in so this weekend will be absolutely rock-solid.......no RTM yet for me!
New shirts arrived ...
will stay true and keep the faith, have to post some decent losses by next weigh-in so this weekend will be absolutely rock-solid.......no RTM yet for me!
New shirts arrived ...
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WI last night revealed the 1.5lbs gain for new year but hey-ho, considering I ate/drank and was VERY merry, I'm chuffed....will, by fri, be back at pre-new year weight and remaining in Abstinence.
New Year, New Targets......set myself a target of 210 lbs by easter and our second 'week in the country' ie the easter school holidays.
As far as the reward goes, our first 'week in the country' will be in...
New Year, New Targets......set myself a target of 210 lbs by easter and our second 'week in the country' ie the easter school holidays.
As far as the reward goes, our first 'week in the country' will be in...
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Back in harness bith work and diet wise, have a wi tonight so will see just how bad the new year break has been....have to admit to consuming a fair amount of champagne (as one does 
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weight seems to be static tho but I bet I buggered up my ketosis....now after a few days of abstinence, I'm back into ketotic state, therefore feeling cold again (or perhaps thats just the bloody weather!) I really...
)weight seems to be static tho but I bet I buggered up my ketosis....now after a few days of abstinence, I'm back into ketotic state, therefore feeling cold again (or perhaps thats just the bloody weather!) I really...
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back on the packs, great new-year lunch with all the wrong stuff (low carbs though) now back on plan.......sights set firmly on getting to 210 Lbs by easter....reckon I'm going to do a few weeks of abstinence, then a few weeks of LL lite type stuff before embarking on proper RTM...will see how it goes
still snowing heavily here so not venturing out. going to rip some films for Mrs PD's ipod and gen...
still snowing heavily here so not venturing out. going to rip some films for Mrs PD's ipod and gen...
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Happy new year folks...today Its our traditional new-years day lunch...will be off plan but Abstinence proper restarts on Saturday......gotta get back on plan and shift the remaining bits.....new goal is 15 stone by easter, (currently 16-8), should manage that , especially as the Jan project is converting the garage into a home gym.....been looking at treadmills etc so getting quite excited about ...
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day off work that is!...day 3 of a quick few weeks of abstinence.....feeling cold but better than when I tried RTM....guess I overdid it at Christmas but have clearly learned loads on LL plan as quickly into abstinence and that is despite our massive fridge heaving with ham/turkey/goodies/cheese etc etc.
Lost the couple of pounds I gained and feeling back on track.
lots of wee jobs around the house ...
Lost the couple of pounds I gained and feeling back on track.
lots of wee jobs around the house ...
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Got through Xmas day with my planned serious departure from plan...kir-royales , turkey, etc etc etc...Lovely however Bloated big time....guess I'm not used to 'ordinary' amounts of food......fish plate for me in the future , however to get things back on track...I've decided to postpone RTM and do another week (or two) of abstinence .....I just think I'd feel better starting RTM EXACTLY BY THE BO...
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Christmas eve, finished first surgery of the day....some more work this afternoon then , at 6pm, FINISHED for a few days..Yippee!
RTM V hard.....difficult to know amounts of food...think I'll use a side plate as a dinner plate til I get the hang of it.
Have a happy Christmas and a Slimmer New Year Folks
Best Wishes to All & Your respective Families
John XXX (Privatedoc)
RTM V hard.....difficult to know amounts of food...think I'll use a side plate as a dinner plate til I get the hang of it.
Have a happy Christmas and a Slimmer New Year Folks
Best Wishes to All & Your respective Families
John XXX (Privatedoc)
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Been so , so, so busy ...not had time to blog properly so here is a quickie!...ooo,errr Matron!
been adding protein to the mix ie missing out a pack and having some chicken or smoked salmon etc...still no carbs etc...weight staeady/slight losses but I'm feeling much better.....not as cold even though it resembles a ski resort round our way!
have got a half day today so will end up taking the monkey...
been adding protein to the mix ie missing out a pack and having some chicken or smoked salmon etc...still no carbs etc...weight staeady/slight losses but I'm feeling much better.....not as cold even though it resembles a ski resort round our way!
have got a half day today so will end up taking the monkey...
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No work for me today...just got the last of the pressies and now all wrapped up and hidden from the 3 inquisitive monkeys and Mrs PD.
Mainly tidying etc and getting ready for the big day (though I have STILL got 4 full days of work left!.....don't finish up til 6pm on 24th.
LL, discovered the most fantastic way to make the chili.....as instructed but add 1 large Tablespoon of Mad-Dog BBQ Sauce.........
Mainly tidying etc and getting ready for the big day (though I have STILL got 4 full days of work left!.....don't finish up til 6pm on 24th.
LL, discovered the most fantastic way to make the chili.....as instructed but add 1 large Tablespoon of Mad-Dog BBQ Sauce.........
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Today, week 21.....I have 8 lbs to target so time to revisit target....going to lop another stone off and set it at 15 stone....remember I'm 6'3" and BIG so that is probably as low as I could go.
Big loss last night...3 lbs but I know why......double dose of Fybogel and some picosulphate solution....I was well backed up!...yeuch...too much info, anyway, as I approach the end of my abstinence journe...
Big loss last night...3 lbs but I know why......double dose of Fybogel and some picosulphate solution....I was well backed up!...yeuch...too much info, anyway, as I approach the end of my abstinence journe...
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Writing this in bed at the end of a long but fruitful day.
went like this ...Surgery, co-op to see a 109 yr old who was brown-bread, housecalls, haircut, post-office, coffee-morning, CHILI, paperwork,surgery,post-office again, LL meeting & WI, Home, Pack up ebay stuff I sold, watch diversity on RCP...PISH!!!, paperwork on computer, bed...Blog.....Phew!!! so as its now after midnight , this will...
went like this ...Surgery, co-op to see a 109 yr old who was brown-bread, housecalls, haircut, post-office, coffee-morning, CHILI, paperwork,surgery,post-office again, LL meeting & WI, Home, Pack up ebay stuff I sold, watch diversity on RCP...PISH!!!, paperwork on computer, bed...Blog.....Phew!!! so as its now after midnight , this will...
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Practice Xmas lunch today, My gals all had loadsa turkey/stuffing/cheesecake etc, Me and my colleague who is also on LL had chili and veg soup respectively......smug indeed!
Got my all-time favourite presents from santa....Apple store vouchers.......I'm a geek at heart.
Thinking of RTM again after christmas, LLC agrees....WI tomorrow & I'm now lighter than when I was at Medical School 25+ years...
Got my all-time favourite presents from santa....Apple store vouchers.......I'm a geek at heart.
Thinking of RTM again after christmas, LLC agrees....WI tomorrow & I'm now lighter than when I was at Medical School 25+ years...
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I substituted some chicken for a pack at the weekend, ....nothing fancy, just a bit of chicken....well it was 20 weeks and RTM is upon me (albeit a bit half hearted).
I went back to my 4 packs on sunday and will remain so.
why???......not a lapse but my muscle bulk is definitely suffering, I needed a high protein injection!....I must say I feel so much better for it and spurred on to remain committe...
I went back to my 4 packs on sunday and will remain so.
why???......not a lapse but my muscle bulk is definitely suffering, I needed a high protein injection!....I must say I feel so much better for it and spurred on to remain committe...
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no blog, just garage to clear, run to dump etc etc getting ready for crimble!
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No Blog Today....sorry
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as sean connery said....Q, Youre a shite!, A Shite for Shore Eyesh!.....why the bondspeak.....?...Its another outing for the dinnersuit tonight, going to Glasgows NEW 5 star Hotel for dinner (tho not going to enjoy the food!) Its the Clinical Governence Committee annual dinner!. At Least Mrs PD can a)enjoy the food, b) show off her 'new' man and c) show off her sylph like figure in a lovely new-(i...
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My LLC, Patricia weighed me last night....8lbs heavier than my scales , ok it was at the end of a day and with clothes on but I'm getting more and more convinced I have to ignore the figures and concentrate on the feeling!....I feel great so scales....Bah Humbug!
Pat did mention that I might like to go onto Lighter Life Lite in a couple of weeks....might go for it after christmas to re-introduce r...
Pat did mention that I might like to go onto Lighter Life Lite in a couple of weeks....might go for it after christmas to re-introduce r...
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Nine stone lost......126 lbs since I started .....nearly nineteen weeks......well pleased!....I can find a milestone to celebrate most days! Ha Ha
Today, we have the dictatorial Prescribing Advisor visit to tell me I'm using too many expensive drugs and I should be prescribing scabbycillin instead of branded stuff etc etc....Aye, Right!
Some forelock tugging and capitulation and they should be happy...
Today, we have the dictatorial Prescribing Advisor visit to tell me I'm using too many expensive drugs and I should be prescribing scabbycillin instead of branded stuff etc etc....Aye, Right!
Some forelock tugging and capitulation and they should be happy...
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as it says!
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Yup, today, the BMI was 30.0....now officially ONLY overweight!.....no longer obese! way-hey!!
been strictly sticking to plan , including a great night out on sat with a relatively loose dinner suit!
today, back to the usual grind...lots of supposedly ill folk, clinics etc etc , some last min Xmas stuff to do and must stick the roofrack on the car ready for the tree!...
Had loads of the chili over t...
been strictly sticking to plan , including a great night out on sat with a relatively loose dinner suit!
today, back to the usual grind...lots of supposedly ill folk, clinics etc etc , some last min Xmas stuff to do and must stick the roofrack on the car ready for the tree!...
Had loads of the chili over t...
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no blog , forgot! oops
PD XXX
PD XXX
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Just a quick blog today....out to a 'doo' tonight, Dinner Suit outing and loads of fizzy water no doubt...
will take my camera so might even post a piccy!
let you all know tomorrow...til then....NO LAPSING!
PD XXX
will take my camera so might even post a piccy!
let you all know tomorrow...til then....NO LAPSING!
PD XXX
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Well, this morning was 19 full weeks of abstinence....Have lost 8stone 8 lbs (actually 120 lbs sound better!) still losing and still on plan, I got to thinking about my targets again....I have set a nominal 16 stone (BMI of 28) as I believe it is achievable but now I'm thinking I might like to push on towards 15 stone.....I really do feel on top of the world (except for the cold!) and think that ...
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Daft hours day again, up at 6am, surgery, surgery, visits, paperwork, surgery, Hospital Governance Meeting........might get home by around 8:30pm.....why do I do it....well, not trained for much else I suppose!..... 
Last nights WI went well, on target for another half-stone week, got my chili packs , yes, made-up, they do look like diarrhoea but V tasty, especially with a couple of drops of 'M...
Last nights WI went well, on target for another half-stone week, got my chili packs , yes, made-up, they do look like diarrhoea but V tasty, especially with a couple of drops of 'M...
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WI tonight, in 1 hr to be exact....ooooo---errrr!...we will see, I've been a bad bad boy.......Had A cashew Nut yesterday.......only one and I can vouch for its passing without being digested!....too much info methinks but a lapse is a lapse.!!
My new pedometer arrived topday, this one, (an omron) connects to my pc and lets you download graphs of steps by hour breakdown so you can see when you are ...
My new pedometer arrived topday, this one, (an omron) connects to my pc and lets you download graphs of steps by hour breakdown so you can see when you are ...
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Looked at my calendar today, it has tuesday the 31st of Nov on it...eh???....Have I crossed a space-time continuum??....what gives, I thought it was December the 1st!
at least my weight continues to drop in a linear fashion, another pound off today....best of all, my colleague who started LL on Friday has lost 6lbs already...Fan-Bloody-Tastic!
I plotted my weight loss over the last 19 or so weeks an...
at least my weight continues to drop in a linear fashion, another pound off today....best of all, my colleague who started LL on Friday has lost 6lbs already...Fan-Bloody-Tastic!
I plotted my weight loss over the last 19 or so weeks an...
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Shocker on the scales this morning....more lbs off after a few static days....now 8stone 5 lost...galloping towards my target and feeling that I WILL get to try turkey at christmas, after all...its only 3 weeks on Friday....(should manage another stone by then hopefully (as long as I remember to drink lots and lots)
My wedding ring fell off twice yesterday, NO , I'm not available....but I'd better ...
My wedding ring fell off twice yesterday, NO , I'm not available....but I'd better ...
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Completely forgot to write an entry today...doh!
PD XXX
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Busy this morning, did a quick surgery at the hospital then my LLC counsellor called to see If I could do some pre-LL medicals , duely done...I set off home and we had My eldests birthday presents etc....he was well pleased...
So then I decided to make a couple of extra presents for christmas for the 'grandparents'....I took the boys outside and did some nice portrait shots of them, then printed an...
So then I decided to make a couple of extra presents for christmas for the 'grandparents'....I took the boys outside and did some nice portrait shots of them, then printed an...
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Well, 18 weeks in, low loss this week, only 3 lbs but hey, its just less excellent than other weeks and I'm sure I'll make better headway soon.
this morning it will be organised chaos in the surgery...100 extra punters to get their piggyflu jags as well as the usual surgeries....phew!, might get to stop for a breather around 1pm ish, then usual afternoon fun followed by run to Hospital for clinic t...
this morning it will be organised chaos in the surgery...100 extra punters to get their piggyflu jags as well as the usual surgeries....phew!, might get to stop for a breather around 1pm ish, then usual afternoon fun followed by run to Hospital for clinic t...
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At last nights Wi, I was amazed to see so many of my patients....every one had gone to LL after seeing how well I'd done....makes you kind of extra-smug.!....My journey continues unabated....sticking to plan, 18 weeks tomorrow so though the week to week losses are falling off, I'm still losing and now am at 8st 2lbs, just another 27 lbs to hit my 16 stone target, yes under 2 stone to go...woo hoo!...
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so very busy today, haven't drunk nearly enough water!
started with school run the 7 hrs dermal fillers course......I'm now and expert, followed by some LL medicals, my own LL wi then some insurance medicals......home in time for celeb jungle and It's not bloody well on!.....some ball game with Manchester Rovers whoever they may be!
still sticking to plan and still losing though pretty slowly now a...
started with school run the 7 hrs dermal fillers course......I'm now and expert, followed by some LL medicals, my own LL wi then some insurance medicals......home in time for celeb jungle and It's not bloody well on!.....some ball game with Manchester Rovers whoever they may be!
still sticking to plan and still losing though pretty slowly now a...
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Seen my first hours worth of punters, went to my nespresso machine to discover ONLY 3 capsules left.......HELP......thankfully you order the coffee online and its delivered next day so a hasty 400 capsule order placed and we'll see If I can hold out til tomorrow......Lordy ,lordy ...I might have to have drink 'Ordinary' coffee.
on a LL front, my new trousers are fitting like a glove, I'm starting ...
on a LL front, my new trousers are fitting like a glove, I'm starting ...
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cannot believe Ive written so many blogs, infact 123+ entries...you must all be pretty bored of me by now! )
Today was pretty busy , my medical partner had some hassells at home so was late in and somewhat flustered so I doubled up surgeries and worked twice as fast!, thankfully mostly nice folk with simple probs but occasionally you do get a punter who a) isn't that unwell and b) thinks that the...
) Today was pretty busy , my medical partner had some hassells at home so was late in and somewhat flustered so I doubled up surgeries and worked twice as fast!, thankfully mostly nice folk with simple probs but occasionally you do get a punter who a) isn't that unwell and b) thinks that the...
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This morning My scales read 17stone, 13.8 Lbs......I Know its not much but I haven't been 17 something for 25 yrs!...
did some furniture building and general chilling today ....coz I'm worth it!
remembered to drink plenty of fluid and now off for an early night to watch the x-factor and top gear.....Thinking more and more about targets, nor really sure when to go RTM because if I am going to keep lo...
did some furniture building and general chilling today ....coz I'm worth it!
remembered to drink plenty of fluid and now off for an early night to watch the x-factor and top gear.....Thinking more and more about targets, nor really sure when to go RTM because if I am going to keep lo...
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Must remember to have the water this weekend, I always seem to find it hard to drink as much as usual at the weekend...guess its coz I'm out of routine.
err...thats all as I forgot to write this yesterday and therefore am writing it today, at least I drank lots of water yesterday!...confused?? so am I, will do the proper sunday blog later today ie sunday
PD XXX
err...thats all as I forgot to write this yesterday and therefore am writing it today, at least I drank lots of water yesterday!...confused?? so am I, will do the proper sunday blog later today ie sunday
PD XXX
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yes folks....17 weeks, 8 stone lost......(another 2 lbs and I'll be under 18 stone)
more importantly inches are disappearing rapidly....so chuffed I'm going to keep this V short as I'm 'overwhelmed' with the success!!!
Keep the faith...........120 days of NO LAPSING REALLY DOES WORK!!
Thanks to all on here for your continued support!!
PD.....so chuffed I could scream!
more importantly inches are disappearing rapidly....so chuffed I'm going to keep this V short as I'm 'overwhelmed' with the success!!!
Keep the faith...........120 days of NO LAPSING REALLY DOES WORK!!
Thanks to all on here for your continued support!!
PD.....so chuffed I could scream!
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As you all know, I check my blood indices regularly while on this plan, (because I can....lol!) I took them all again on Monday (16+ weeks of sticking to LL plan and NO LAPSES)
well, the results are in and as before they are spectacular! \:D \:D \:D
cholesterol is 3.0 with a big drop in LDL (the 'bad' cholesterol) , Kidney function is the best I've ever seen with a creatinine of 57 and urea of 2....
well, the results are in and as before they are spectacular! \:D \:D \:D
cholesterol is 3.0 with a big drop in LDL (the 'bad' cholesterol) , Kidney function is the best I've ever seen with a creatinine of 57 and urea of 2....
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Bought some new togs yesterday.... nice dinner suit but also a lovely tweed coat, fits a treat right now and in a few weeks will prob do the same but over a jumper!. and get this......L, not XL or XXL !!...so chuffed I made the salesman take the labels off and wore it straight away...spent the next half-hour wandering around the shops with my wife having double-takes in mirrors.....wanted to know ...
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as I'm now over 16 weeks into this, its time for a blood checkup.....have had them re-taken today so will see how things are coming along, just the usual checks...liver, kidneys, blood count, cholesterol and thyroid.....not necessary but interesting to see how they have been behaving.
Going to buy a dinner suit today for a few 'doos' before christmas and my current dress wear, my kilt resembles an ...
Going to buy a dinner suit today for a few 'doos' before christmas and my current dress wear, my kilt resembles an ...
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HUGE THANKS to everyone who commented on my latest 16 week photo.....It has given me a self-esteem boost I didn't realise I needed!....I think my head still perceives me as somewhat fatter than I now am!....funny how body image plays tricks with you!
last night I made belgian waffles for the family, they looked great but I resisted....in the past, I'd have easily eaten four and covered in jam/syrup...
last night I made belgian waffles for the family, they looked great but I resisted....in the past, I'd have easily eaten four and covered in jam/syrup...
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Monkey No. 2's Birthday.......out for lunch....he's going to be 11 and given the choice of anywhere for lunch, he chose Frankie & Bennys...pizza fun!....at least they have nice fizzy mineral water for me, This time, I'll have a soup before going and am resolved to not lapse!
not much else planned for today though have got some work planned for my car ...need to fit a transceiver (I'm a licensed...
not much else planned for today though have got some work planned for my car ...need to fit a transceiver (I'm a licensed...
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weight been static for 2 days...I know to ignore it....been really busy...furniture buildng, sold all my old BIG watches and bought a new one, then, after a 'chase your tail' day.....slept through the x-factor!
onwards and downwards!
PD xxx
onwards and downwards!
PD xxx
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Weekly losses are getting a bit less now, falling behind my half a stone a week average however way over the LL prediction of 5lbs /week ....why do we get obsessed with figures, especially when in the past, when overweight, we were 'about' something as far as weight goes!!
I think its because when we get to 'normality', we want to shout it out...tell everyone how important that 1lb is to us!.......
I think its because when we get to 'normality', we want to shout it out...tell everyone how important that 1lb is to us!.......
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the 'interim' trousers I bout a wee while ago (and were tight) are now flapping in the wind like a flag!....I really do need to get new smaller ones but am holding off as long as possible so as I can get more than 4 weeks wear out of them!.....everything seems to be shrinking again....well not everything!!! ha ha !....my man boobs are now gone and there was me thinking I'd be left with loose skin....
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You might not agree with war/politics/etc etc but today, we really should spare a thought for EVERYONE who has loved-ones at war...Kind of puts weight loss issues in perspective when you think youths are arriving home in boxes.
OK. somber stuff over....LL, still no lapsing though have to admit had a good suck on a ring of jalepeno pepper last night....just a wee bit.......quickly spat out though......
OK. somber stuff over....LL, still no lapsing though have to admit had a good suck on a ring of jalepeno pepper last night....just a wee bit.......quickly spat out though......
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managed to free us some time today for a couple of hours to pop into town to my favourite jewellers. Tried on some nice pieces, one really nice one, a Patek Philippe Aquanaut was just a wee bit too thin though...shame, I've decided to sell some of my bigger watches to celebrate the thinning of my wrists from about 9" to just over 7".....current fav is a rolex milgauss so will prob go for that one....
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Noticed my BMI (I know...meaningless!) is now 32.2.....I suppose my next 'milestone' should be a BMI of under 30 ie at long last out of the 'obese class 1' and into the 'overweight' category.
That would represent a further loss of 19 lbs...should manage that in a month or so.
Busy day today here, and Bloody Freezing....got the heating full-up so surgery is like a sauna but just back from housecall...
That would represent a further loss of 19 lbs...should manage that in a month or so.
Busy day today here, and Bloody Freezing....got the heating full-up so surgery is like a sauna but just back from housecall...
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Had a big garden leave tidy today, Thank goodness for those Garden 'Hoover' Things....made short work of it all, spent the rest of the day doing SFA,NADA, Niente, nil, etc....and enjoyed every second of it.
will get back to normal tomorow, back to my usual irreverent self,
shame I'm so far from sheffield....hope your 'Northern' meet went well, still fancy a scottish meet if anyone is interested!
off ...
will get back to normal tomorow, back to my usual irreverent self,
shame I'm so far from sheffield....hope your 'Northern' meet went well, still fancy a scottish meet if anyone is interested!
off ...
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Right, Saturday...12:30pm....NO work till monday...yippee....planning a layabout afternoon, doing absolutely hee-haw!...I bloody need it....cold is now getting better and weight at 7stone 5lbs down coming on nicely....as usual, struggled with my fluid intake yesterday but making up for it today.
Builders still finishing off but a complete re-build of a whole floor in 1 week.....brilliant!...carpet ...
Builders still finishing off but a complete re-build of a whole floor in 1 week.....brilliant!...carpet ...
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Writing this on sat morning as I couldn't get a chance to write yesterday.....still no lapsing, busy busy with the presentation to the RCGP conference (which went well) then quick surgery, then off to hospital for a clinic thenhome for a shake then off with gang to ikea to get some lights for the builders (and feed kids!) then home , bed, up early, off to hospital, see some patients, home for some...
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got the runny nose from hell....temp up and feeling shite!....proper cold!...now which punter gave me that....off the christmas list they go!...
Had a couple of day-nurse caps....should kick in soon and dry things up letting me get on with work!, esp as a triple clinic day and a diabetic clinic afternoon.
Hauled my old Gilet out the cupboard this morning, a fetching blue barbour quilted one (look li...
Had a couple of day-nurse caps....should kick in soon and dry things up letting me get on with work!, esp as a triple clinic day and a diabetic clinic afternoon.
Hauled my old Gilet out the cupboard this morning, a fetching blue barbour quilted one (look li...
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Right runny nose so just popped into WI to collect packs and beat a hasty retreat...sure its down to my piggyflu immunisation, arm still bloody sore btw!
only 3lbs off at WI but need a seat so feeling somewhat bloated...must up the psyllium husk caps! still, not a full week til fri but I know I'm still losing!
sorry for the blog-ette but I'm off to my kipper with a hot water bottle!...catch you all ...
only 3lbs off at WI but need a seat so feeling somewhat bloated...must up the psyllium husk caps! still, not a full week til fri but I know I'm still losing!
sorry for the blog-ette but I'm off to my kipper with a hot water bottle!...catch you all ...
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Another MEGA milestone today...100 lbs!!! woohoo, loving this!......Builders, what can I say, fabby indeed....stripped the whole room, identified the plasterwork to do, stripped the carpets, all ready to be re-floored , plastered and wiring sorted.....Trade secret which I will tell you but you cannot repeat........use Lenor in the steamer/stripper machine, all the woodchip just fell off the plast...
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Building work starts today on the house top floor.....mrs PD is dreading the mess and the cost but it has to be done....convert a reasonable attic room into a cool teenagers pad for my soon to be 14 yr old.....hope the other two are not to jealous but they have their own rooms too!
LL....static this morning, still under 19 stone! (yippeee!) might think about rtm by day 150 (20th Dec) we will see.....
LL....static this morning, still under 19 stone! (yippeee!) might think about rtm by day 150 (20th Dec) we will see.....
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At last....broke through the magic 19 stone barrier....now 18stone 13.4 lbs......or OVER 7 STONE GONE!!!!....double celebrations today as my youngest is 8 today....off for a family birthday lunch but I'll be on the water!
LOADS of other stuff to get done today, better get up and started!.....I can hear a bowl of porridge calling my name!
Keep the faith....Abstinence works and lapsing doesn't =D>
PD X...
LOADS of other stuff to get done today, better get up and started!.....I can hear a bowl of porridge calling my name!
Keep the faith....Abstinence works and lapsing doesn't =D>
PD X...
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well, 100 days and only half a pound short of 7 stone, what can I say....LL Works...!!!
Been V busy clearing house top floor and running to the dump with furniture etc...builders start monday!
100 lapse free days.....quite chuffed with myself...deserve a night chilling in front of the TV & going to have it!
see y'all soon
PD xxxxx
Been V busy clearing house top floor and running to the dump with furniture etc...builders start monday!
100 lapse free days.....quite chuffed with myself...deserve a night chilling in front of the TV & going to have it!
see y'all soon
PD xxxxx
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Its funny how weight comes off....I mean where it comes off from!...people who have had weight loss surgery, ie gastric bands and gastric bypass ops (neither to be recommended imho) seem to be left with big flaps of redundant skin after weight loss...wonder why? perhaps they are not doing the exercise part of it!...perhaps thats why they put the weight on in the first place?....personally I seem N...
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Had to get new pants!!!, my old boxers were really getting far too big and not providing the coverage they should have!!!....as Mrs PD says, you couldn't just see it all, you could tell my religion!!!.....oooo,errrrr Matron !!!!, anyway...tighty whiteys solved that problem (even though not white!)...Ha ha
On matters of wardrobe, the interim trousers and shirts I got a few weeks ago are now too big,...
On matters of wardrobe, the interim trousers and shirts I got a few weeks ago are now too big,...
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If you know your cult TV shows, you will realise I an a huge fan of 'The Prisoner' , well, I rediscovered my Boxed set of DVD's last night and am now industriously ripping them for my iphone....what reminded me...the sad passing of Graeme Nearn, the man who save the Lotus 7 (that became the caterham Super 7) sports car as featured in the opening titles of the Prisoner.
I've always admired the way...
I've always admired the way...
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Well , my high-tech dumbells arrived today and once I got them back from the boys (who thought they were great fun) I had a wee tone-up .... They are brilliant, adjustable from 3lbs to 24 lbs each in 3 lbs steps.
Worth a look at ... Powerblock 2.4 is their NAme and highly recommended
I don't like gyms, I find them very tedious places plus it takes too long out of my already very busy day. I do like ...
Worth a look at ... Powerblock 2.4 is their NAme and highly recommended
I don't like gyms, I find them very tedious places plus it takes too long out of my already very busy day. I do like ...
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Bloody Hell Harry! as often exclaimed by Ron Weasley....had a real black cloud depression for no reason whatsoever on sunday...lifting now but didn't know why....felt cold, down, FAT, etc etc....read the blogs and cheered myself up so feeling much better now...our brains play tricks like that sometimes and recognising it and 'placing our thoughts elsewhere' seems to help me.
On another note, I thin...
On another note, I thin...
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Was in JL yesterday and bought an aerolatte moo, a wee hand milk frother in a fetching fresian cow pattern. under £10 and comes in a great travelling case.....well, what a revelation, soup/shake etc in a mug, add water and 5 seconds with this ....NO lumps , PERFECT mix
Was out for dinner last night, host had made margarita ice cream for desert...sure sounded and smelled nice but I resisted. I had ...
Was out for dinner last night, host had made margarita ice cream for desert...sure sounded and smelled nice but I resisted. I had ...
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double trouble today, KFC for the boys at lunch.......enjoyed the smell but the thought of eating it really turned my stomach...and to think I used to enjoy that crap!....changed days indeed.
Tonight Mrs PD and I are off to very close friends for dinner....I believe they have been stocking up on the fancy mineral water for me, shame as she is a great cook but its the company and banter I'm looking ...
Tonight Mrs PD and I are off to very close friends for dinner....I believe they have been stocking up on the fancy mineral water for me, shame as she is a great cook but its the company and banter I'm looking ...
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But Not for me....I consider myself one of the luckiest guys around, well, I have THE best wife, family and friends a man could ask for and now I have all my LL buddies.
I see there is going to be a 'meet' down south so how about a meet-up in Scotland?? anyone interested? I'm happy to help arrange something if you like.
Exceptionally Busy day today, my partner (medical) is off to dunkeld for a pamp...
I see there is going to be a 'meet' down south so how about a meet-up in Scotland?? anyone interested? I'm happy to help arrange something if you like.
Exceptionally Busy day today, my partner (medical) is off to dunkeld for a pamp...
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At wi last night, my LLC patricia took another photo of me, not got them yet but have finally decided to post a before and 12 week picture for you all....will get them posted this afternoon in the B&A thread so you can all roll about laughing!....Please remember these are interim photos and NOT target ones!.... still look a bit 
in my mind!
V busy day as always, been at surg since 06:30 a...
in my mind!V busy day as always, been at surg since 06:30 a...
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well, made it to the gym last night.....not all that bad, did a good 30 mins of high intensity cardio stuff on bike & treadmill and (to lose the bingo wings) the arm bike.
Really got the old endorphins flowing and actually am going back tonight (after weigh-in)...will have a peanut bar between WI and Gym to fuel the process!
Today I'm going to reveal my big secret !!.......not sure if it is allo...
Really got the old endorphins flowing and actually am going back tonight (after weigh-in)...will have a peanut bar between WI and Gym to fuel the process!
Today I'm going to reveal my big secret !!.......not sure if it is allo...
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Clothes Maketh The Man!....wearing a lovely PINK shirt today, 2" smaller neck size than yesterday and still room in it!, what a difference it makes to not feel 'trussed-up' in clothes....Good old M&S (outlet!) Caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and didn't hurriedly look away for a change.....Gosh, I'm loving this weight loss thing!
Just 8am now and already finished first surgery of the d...
Just 8am now and already finished first surgery of the d...
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Just a quick blog today, 88 days and 88 lbs , so so so much to get done today won't get much time to spend on the site...its almost not worth having a break when you get back to huge piles of work to do.
Missed eating the local produce so-much while on holiday that I've changed my target treat to a week in the country!...going to sample the local delights ! (while sticking to rtm plan of course)
M...
Missed eating the local produce so-much while on holiday that I've changed my target treat to a week in the country!...going to sample the local delights ! (while sticking to rtm plan of course)
M...
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Managed to get loads of stuff done today, leaves mulched, car washed, bikes fixed etc etc.
Also managed to watch the grand prix (well done and well deserved jenson button )
had the misfortune of watching the x factor, wasn't that old has-been shitney Houston awful!!, almost as bad as the twat-in-the-hat who got the heave-ho tonight.... How come the doubletake brothers escaped yet again?
As far as ll...
Also managed to watch the grand prix (well done and well deserved jenson button )
had the misfortune of watching the x factor, wasn't that old has-been shitney Houston awful!!, almost as bad as the twat-in-the-hat who got the heave-ho tonight.... How come the doubletake brothers escaped yet again?
As far as ll...
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Did very little today....I know, woke full of good intentions but procrastinated yet again!....oh well, always tomorrow!
at least managed to drink loads of water and stick to the plan!
worked out that week 22 for me will be christmas day....I'd hope to be on RTM by then!
bye
PD XXXX
at least managed to drink loads of water and stick to the plan!
worked out that week 22 for me will be christmas day....I'd hope to be on RTM by then!
bye
PD XXXX
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Home now, remained totally on plan through hols though it was difficult!...its nice to go away but its always nice to sleep in your own bed again!.....I'm a bit spoilt that way as we Have a Tempur mattress which is simply heaven!.....strongly recommended !........No matter where I go, I always miss my own bed!
back to work tomorrow!...but only for an hour or so in the morning...then off to the shop...
back to work tomorrow!...but only for an hour or so in the morning...then off to the shop...
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Problem with lovely scenery and holidays is no wifi connection, at home I get full 20 meg broadband and need it! Here we often cannot even get a 3g phone signal so have to blog etc with old fasioned EDGE data connection, makes web pages take an age to load so I've been quite remiss about commenting on blogs and keeping up with the fora.
However, we are going off to a coffee shop this morning that ...
However, we are going off to a coffee shop this morning that ...
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Today should have been a WI day but due to not being at home, I'm officially skiving ! Cannot use my old schooldays phrase of 'dogging' it because apparantly , that means something completely different these days and somewhere we don't want to go!
Reckon the weight loss will be as before as have not lapsed though had to sit through several 'tests' while the lads consumed muffins / pizzas etc
start...
Reckon the weight loss will be as before as have not lapsed though had to sit through several 'tests' while the lads consumed muffins / pizzas etc
start...
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Popped into the local farm shop this morning and got some magnificent Lancashire sausages for the mrs & boys, cooked in the aga and the smell was divine , AS good as eating them but with zero calories!
Being on LL should not stop us enjoying flavours and smells of wonderfully good foood, in fact I think my main strategy for this whole lifestyle re-adjustment is coming into sharp focus, I love f...
Being on LL should not stop us enjoying flavours and smells of wonderfully good foood, in fact I think my main strategy for this whole lifestyle re-adjustment is coming into sharp focus, I love f...
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Gorgeous day here in Lancashire, sunny and warm ... If this is what global warming is all about, we all should be driving V8 Range Rovers
Another day out to lunch! Another day having water while all around enjoyed their lunch.....all their wee snouts in the trough, little curly tails wagging!
---as you can see, feeling rather pleased with myself for not lapsing despite being tempted AND forgetting ...
Another day out to lunch! Another day having water while all around enjoyed their lunch.....all their wee snouts in the trough, little curly tails wagging!
---as you can see, feeling rather pleased with myself for not lapsing despite being tempted AND forgetting ...
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As my mrs pointed out, 80 days is all it took phineus phogg and paspartout to circle the earth , feels ike I've been on a bit of a long distance journey too! In fact I cannot really remember the first few weeks without readind over my blogs, guess the LL plan is such a way of life now I don't feel it is a struggle in any way.
Today I managed to drink a full 2 litres of water while everyone tucked...
Today I managed to drink a full 2 litres of water while everyone tucked...
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You can now get disposable electric toothbrushes for around a fiver, great they are too , imagine forgetting your toothbrush! (didn't that Ginger twat chris Evans have a quiz once called 'don't forget your toothbrush') anyway, shiny happy teeth again and a lovely day here in the forest of bowland, serious chill-out time and watching the kids and mrs eat all sorts of great stuff while I stick to p...
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Forgot to blog today , also forgot to bring my toothbrush and jo Malone!
Mad dash to village of garstang!
Didn't forget my packs though..... Still no lapses!
Pd. Via phone. Xxxx
Mad dash to village of garstang!
Didn't forget my packs though..... Still no lapses!
Pd. Via phone. Xxxx
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2 points to todays title, my mood...ratty as I need my holidays....soon now!!! but on point 2, a real Blast from the past....my middle son who is learning the guitar played me his latest piece last night....the theme from 'Tales of the Riverbank'....who remembers that??...a grat kids series of the 60's where they were extremely cruel to little hamsters etc , ie putting them in paper boats and film...
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Did the school run in the mrs battlecruiser of a car...loved driving it but its even more lardy than me! A Merc GL .....something great about slipping the column changer into waftomatic and flooring it tho!....makes me humble to get back into my wee rollerskate of a car...recently it had to be serviced and they did it while I waited...I reckon they just put my wee aygo over their shoulder and bur...
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This morning, I put on one of my favourite shirts, a nice charles tyrwhitt double cuff stripey one but It was only when I got to work and sat down that I realised it is FAR FAR too big, I can almost get my head through it with the top button done up. After years and years of tight clothes, this is a real revelation. No more sweaty backs, no more neck chafing and 'shaving' rashes etc. However, slee...
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School October week holidays loom, will be a welcome break... No not the motorway sevice station but a needed abscence from work!
Lots of fresh air, running after the boys in the Lancashire countryside but alas no pub lunches etc
Got a call from a friend who is starting LL in a week or so last night, she's going to do so well on it, I told her about this website so hopefully we will be hearing fro...
Lots of fresh air, running after the boys in the Lancashire countryside but alas no pub lunches etc
Got a call from a friend who is starting LL in a week or so last night, she's going to do so well on it, I told her about this website so hopefully we will be hearing fro...
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Lower again today!...way-hey!!....slept like a log last night...bloody needed it as today LOADS & LOADS to do, furniture arranging, runs to the dump, bike maintenance, parcel wrapping, ebay listing.....the tasks go on and on...at least won't have a chance to think about food!
just about to take a cold shower to wake myself up (not really) and get to it
must remember to set my alarm as there are ...
just about to take a cold shower to wake myself up (not really) and get to it
must remember to set my alarm as there are ...
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feeling cold today.....really gusty winds here in Scotland, had to put an extra fleecy jacket on!....missing my blubber...NOT!!!!!!
Just settling down now for a night of X-Factor and St Clements!.....made the best crisps ever tonight from a veg pack made up with tabasco instead of water then spinkled with fresh ground pepper and cremated in the microwave for 3:30!...superb!
See Y'all soon......keep ...
Just settling down now for a night of X-Factor and St Clements!.....made the best crisps ever tonight from a veg pack made up with tabasco instead of water then spinkled with fresh ground pepper and cremated in the microwave for 3:30!...superb!
See Y'all soon......keep ...
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quick blog today as mega-busy .....The bowel fairies visited me last night, must have been the psyllium husks and senna tabs! lol....well, thismorning was met with a big loss on the scales......BMI dropping and Lbs falling off....funny how these things go but I've now learnt to not try and make any sense of when and how weight loss occurs, just accept it does and keeps happening as long as you st...
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Thats right, 72 Lbs gone, 72 Lbs to go...all downhill from here!...feeling decidedly thinner today, yesterday was a right bugger...loads of meetings and the last one (a clinical management one at the hospital was followed by the traditional slap-up feed with sticky toffee pudding for desert......I made my excuses and left before the food !...polish that halo why don't you.!
My thinking is that if w...
My thinking is that if w...
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As I approach the 70 day mark, I am reflecting on how hard this has been.....well, to tell the truth, there have only been one or two situations that were difficult.....when out for dinner with the family, when friends are over for a dinner party, and, worst of all, when my wonderful wife cooked a gorgeous roast chicken and roast (in goose fat) potatoes..........they were all hard but got through....
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Don't know what went wrong with the blog numbering and the system will not let me delete duplicate ones so here is the official , tuesday the 29th sept day 68 Blog!
Lost more weight, now under 21 stone but more importantly, today marks the full 10 BMI points down...started at 46.6 now 36.6.....must keep going to under 30.
Cold still with me, or rather, mucky cough but hey-ho...back to work we go......
Lost more weight, now under 21 stone but more importantly, today marks the full 10 BMI points down...started at 46.6 now 36.6.....must keep going to under 30.
Cold still with me, or rather, mucky cough but hey-ho...back to work we go......
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pd xxx
pd xxx
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Thats it folks...5 stone in 67 days.....just ahead of my 7lbs/week gold-standard.
Cough and cold seems to be getting better, cough certainly not as bad but still feel knackered!.....at least today is a local public holiday in Glasgow so No work.
Going to head out for the first time in 3 days and visit the shops....must get some fresh air!
awoke with a headache today but quickly dispelled with a big ...
Cough and cold seems to be getting better, cough certainly not as bad but still feel knackered!.....at least today is a local public holiday in Glasgow so No work.
Going to head out for the first time in 3 days and visit the shops....must get some fresh air!
awoke with a headache today but quickly dispelled with a big ...
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Oops forgot to blog today! Still unwel but slowly improving
wil be back on blogathon tomorrow!
Bye
pd xxx
wil be back on blogathon tomorrow!
Bye
pd xxx
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Still coughing so having a chill-out day at home....been busy listing stuff on ebay and fixing things around the house. will keep hydrated and see how it goes.
currently watching the F1 qualifying from singapore.....miss my usual beer!...made a couple of pints of st clements instead!
Keep strong and no lapsing peeps
PD XXX
currently watching the F1 qualifying from singapore.....miss my usual beer!...made a couple of pints of st clements instead!
Keep strong and no lapsing peeps
PD XXX
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PD XXX
PD XXX
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9 week milestone hit and I'm 2lbs short of 5 stone loss....still coughing up thick yellow yeuch!...antibiotics doing their best but this is a bad 'un .
Working on my own at the surgery all day, Booked up all day with punters that are considerably more well than me today!...they all have the same problem : A reality & Perception mismatch.....ie they think they are ill but in truth they are jus...
Working on my own at the surgery all day, Booked up all day with punters that are considerably more well than me today!...they all have the same problem : A reality & Perception mismatch.....ie they think they are ill but in truth they are jus...
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I'm ill....cough has progressed to a chest infection so have started antibiotics to counteract the custard I'm coughing up!!...show must go on so at work, (although most punters today are considerably more well than me!)
Drinking loads as need to 'flush the bugs out!'...just going to have my porridge soon so starting the day with a bang!
was at WI last night...scales showed a sizeable loss 7.5 lbs ...
Drinking loads as need to 'flush the bugs out!'...just going to have my porridge soon so starting the day with a bang!
was at WI last night...scales showed a sizeable loss 7.5 lbs ...
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Had to make a dash to M&S yesterday as running out of clothes...bought 4 pairs of interim trousers and a belt........and get this....6" smaller in the waist......Haven't been able to buy off the peg breeks for some time!...well chuffed!
Cough & Cold rambles on, accompanied by a nosebleed or two....just weathering the storm....no need to bail out and reach for medication other than paracetam...
Cough & Cold rambles on, accompanied by a nosebleed or two....just weathering the storm....no need to bail out and reach for medication other than paracetam...
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Its not the cough that'll carry you off, its the coffin they carry you offin!...yup, one of my lovely flock has given me a horrid cough....we will see how I can fight it while on LL but like most things, I'll just grin and bear it!...Antibiotics, cough bottles etc etc are as much use as a unicycle to a trout!
At least I've got a 'half-day' today, No health screening session as my nursing team are ...
At least I've got a 'half-day' today, No health screening session as my nursing team are ...
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Yahoo!!...60 days into abstinence and I'm officially under 300 lbs.....299 today, thats 4 stone 9 lbs lost so-far and I'm re-invigorated re my resolve!...
Testing times yesterday as after taking the oldest monkey to a Karting party, they all went off to a restaurant in a micro-brewery for dinner...The parents of the birthday boy kept insisting I had something and despite me telling them about LL , ...
Testing times yesterday as after taking the oldest monkey to a Karting party, they all went off to a restaurant in a micro-brewery for dinner...The parents of the birthday boy kept insisting I had something and despite me telling them about LL , ...
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Dinner party last night got through withot lapsing, wife mad a Goats cheese and broccoli tart to start, venison casserole and a chocolate and raspberry roulade for desert.....I had,Water, water, thai chili soup in a posh bowl, water and then black coffee....Enjoyed the smells of the real food and the company but didn't miss the good food too much!
Today, with reasonable weather, will get some jobs...
Today, with reasonable weather, will get some jobs...
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Youngest has 2, yes 2 birthday parties to attend today, bowling first then laserquest later....guess my real role in life is as social secretary and chauffeur to the boys!....at least this afternoon, I can fit in a swim with my elder two and clear the decks at home so the OH can prepare for tonights dinner party.
I'm going to save 2 packs for tonight so I can have a soup 'main course' and shake 'de...
I'm going to save 2 packs for tonight so I can have a soup 'main course' and shake 'de...
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Back on track mentally, Today is 8 full weeks and exactly 63 Lbs lost.....well pleased indeed, average has been slightly over half a stone a week so it MUST start slowing down soon. This week was only a 5lb week so maintaining that rate would be fine.
Decided to stay in abstinence til at least Xmas so there you go, we will see how much falls off by then....Target setting is wasteful because you are...
Decided to stay in abstinence til at least Xmas so there you go, we will see how much falls off by then....Target setting is wasteful because you are...
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My scales seem to show not-significant losses again....it must be that old early week no-loss cycle again, However I've noticed that bad thoughts have been creeping in, not about lapsing but about lower losses....well I've shoved them to the back and I have re-adjusted my horizons!
I KNOW I can ONLY lose weight with the plan so I'm not going to dwell on daily or even weekly losses now, Its a long ...
I KNOW I can ONLY lose weight with the plan so I'm not going to dwell on daily or even weekly losses now, Its a long ...
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Didn't get to drink nearly enough water today, yet feel bloated...prob because sat in a training day all day...no exercise, need to improve tomorrow!
I know my shape has changed as I've had to throw out some more 'clown' type trousers but I guess, coming up to 8 weeks, I want to see numerical improvement.!
Still no lapses, had a pop in rather than full meeting tonight as generally Knackered and need...
I know my shape has changed as I've had to throw out some more 'clown' type trousers but I guess, coming up to 8 weeks, I want to see numerical improvement.!
Still no lapses, had a pop in rather than full meeting tonight as generally Knackered and need...
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In more ways than one, firstly, had to remove another link from my Breitling watch bracelet. it was definately 'on my hand, not wrist' and secondly, today my nurse is on holiday this afternoon so I have cancelled my screening clinic....lets me do school run, have a go on my bike (yes weather ok!) and catch up on some tasks.
Had my porridge, noticed it is really nice with extra water, almost a grue...
Had my porridge, noticed it is really nice with extra water, almost a grue...
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Just a quick blog tonight...been shopping all day with OH.....what did I buy.......nowt!, what did I buy for the OH....a macbook pro, software, Jo Malone stuff, etc etc....think I gained a lot of brownie points!
didn't lapse at lunch or infact anytime
will blog more tomorrow!
Keep the faith!
PD xxx
didn't lapse at lunch or infact anytime
will blog more tomorrow!
Keep the faith!
PD xxx
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Like samson, I'm going to get my hair cut (and the 3 monkeys)...hope it doesn't really sap my strength but I'm sure I'll be a pound lighter once its off! Lots to do, as well as that, I've some shopping for the Mrs (who's having a date with her new steam generator iron today!) shopping for me, must get the computer invoices out to some of my private patients, gotta see the Monza Grand Prix (come o...
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Larry who??...never really did know the origin of that phrase , I tend to say Happy as a pig in poo! more graphic but more me!
So why so happy??....Missing out on Birthday cake was a bit hard but I was rewarded with the scales telling me another Lb off this morning, Thats now 60 Lbs.....wonder if I can keep the 'pound-a-day' going for a while....I'm sure its down to the increased exercise levels ...
So why so happy??....Missing out on Birthday cake was a bit hard but I was rewarded with the scales telling me another Lb off this morning, Thats now 60 Lbs.....wonder if I can keep the 'pound-a-day' going for a while....I'm sure its down to the increased exercise levels ...
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And the best present to myself is the 4stone 3 lbs I've lost so-far. Tonight we are having a big cake and candles (I'll blow the candles out and the kids will eat the cake!)...I'm still in abstinence and thats now a full 50 days without lapsing.
Hit 46 today, Can safely say I now actually look younger due to the weight loss, many patients have said so!
Writing this from home after a big bike ride ...
Hit 46 today, Can safely say I now actually look younger due to the weight loss, many patients have said so!
Writing this from home after a big bike ride ...
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Its my last day of being 45, birthday tomorrow and we've just had a wee birthday party in the surgery for me!...we all drank water and sang happy birthday and the staff had shoved some candles into an apple for me to blow out......Loads of messages like 'youre half the man you were etc...Boosts ones self esteem hugely.
Favourite quote is from my secretary who calls me Fat Doc Slim now!!
On a LL fron...
Favourite quote is from my secretary who calls me Fat Doc Slim now!!
On a LL fron...
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Hit my 4 stone loss this morning but is this just another millstone?? ie I'm sure I cannot lose at 1 stone every 12 days on average!!....suppose it will only be a millstone If I let it and i'm not going to start playing the disappointment game if my loss rate falls off!
On a LL front, its wi night but not quite the full 7 weeks yet, Just as well as I run out of shakes so will be having a mushroom s...
On a LL front, its wi night but not quite the full 7 weeks yet, Just as well as I run out of shakes so will be having a mushroom s...
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AAAAARRRRGGG! 8 ounces short of 4 stone lost this morning...yes, just a wee bag of sweeties to go!...Oh Well, maybe tomorrow I'll hit the 56lbs off mark!
Weather....put it this way, I'll be doing my housecalls by boat......its so so so wet here, I think I'd better buy a snorkel and flippers. Thats the west of Scotland for you.
Once more a busy day, surgeries, hosp, finishing off appraisal documenta...
Weather....put it this way, I'll be doing my housecalls by boat......its so so so wet here, I think I'd better buy a snorkel and flippers. Thats the west of Scotland for you.
Once more a busy day, surgeries, hosp, finishing off appraisal documenta...
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Going to give away a load of clothes today...Nice jackets, trousers etc all going to the local Hospice Charity Shop ...They can always sell them as marquees etc lol!
Today finds me rather upbeat as the 4 stone lost mark approaches, only 1 lb to go so I will definately have made it by my 7 week weigh-in, I was V strong over the weekend with the big 'do' on sat and out for lunch on sun so am bending ...
Today finds me rather upbeat as the 4 stone lost mark approaches, only 1 lb to go so I will definately have made it by my 7 week weigh-in, I was V strong over the weekend with the big 'do' on sat and out for lunch on sun so am bending ...
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Super night last night...drank water while all around pigged out on admittedly fantastic-looking food., Loved all the 'have you lost weight' comments and felt great in my 'baggy' kilt and formal jacket....no sweating, easy movement and no tight waistbands...yippee
All except for one dozy bitch who thought I'd gained weight since she last saw me!....Oh well, In a weeks time I WILL weigh less but she...
All except for one dozy bitch who thought I'd gained weight since she last saw me!....Oh well, In a weeks time I WILL weigh less but she...
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Another 2 Lbs off...I'm only 2 lbs away from 4 stone off now, woo hoo!!!
Lazy day this morning , saving my energy for all the Dancing tonight!
Last Night I met Vintage-1963, What a lovely lass and as evangelical about LL as me!..She looks fantastic and is a great ambassador for 'Keeping the Faith'
My theory of stasis for half the week and loss for the other half seems true and I'm going to try and ...
Lazy day this morning , saving my energy for all the Dancing tonight!
Last Night I met Vintage-1963, What a lovely lass and as evangelical about LL as me!..She looks fantastic and is a great ambassador for 'Keeping the Faith'
My theory of stasis for half the week and loss for the other half seems true and I'm going to try and ...
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Chins, or the lack of them, I seem to only have one now...where has the other gone?? who knows but the one I have left is feeling very lonely in the big shirt collar !...in fact today I can fit my whole face upto my nose through my fastened collar !...need to get some smaller shirts!
Never mind, my dimples have returned to keep my chin company and my OH seems to approve.
On a Weight front, I'm now ...
Never mind, my dimples have returned to keep my chin company and my OH seems to approve.
On a Weight front, I'm now ...
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Cycles, Cycles everywhere....just sold a mountain bike because since getting my Brompton, I have no need for it.
The LL Cycle...don't know if any of you have noticed but I certainly seem to have!...the weight loss is cyclical....I dont seem to lose much on a mon-tue-wed but do on a thu-fri-sat-sun.
I'm sure this is down to not drinking enough at the weekend, Its really hard to get that amount of fl...
The LL Cycle...don't know if any of you have noticed but I certainly seem to have!...the weight loss is cyclical....I dont seem to lose much on a mon-tue-wed but do on a thu-fri-sat-sun.
I'm sure this is down to not drinking enough at the weekend, Its really hard to get that amount of fl...
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Cycles, Cycles everywhere....just sold a mountain bike because since getting my Brompton, I have no need for it.
The LL Cycle...don't know if any of you have noticed but I certainly seem to have!...the weight loss is cyclical....I dont seem to lose much on a mon-tue-wed but do on a thu-fri-sat-sun.
I'm sure this is down to not drinking enough at the weekend, Its really hard to get that amount of fl...
The LL Cycle...don't know if any of you have noticed but I certainly seem to have!...the weight loss is cyclical....I dont seem to lose much on a mon-tue-wed but do on a thu-fri-sat-sun.
I'm sure this is down to not drinking enough at the weekend, Its really hard to get that amount of fl...
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WI tonight so ever hopeful!....spice!...no not old spice (phew!!...bit whiffy) but spice up your life.....the answer to soup tedium is variety. Prior to LL I was a real spice hand, loved all sorts of really hot stuff and I miss it rather a lot.....so I got to thinking, what could I add to my soups to make them firey without breaking the rules....???
What indeed, Tabasco and pepper were the answer b...
What indeed, Tabasco and pepper were the answer b...
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Aint it great when you procrastinate over something, (my annual appraisal) plan to do it the night before and it prevents you from going to the gym, then as if by magic, you check your diary and realise its actually NEXT wednesday, not tomorrow!!
woo hoo a whole 7 extra days to pochal the reports!!...truely walking on sunshine now....will go to gym tonight (if I can be arsed )
woo hoo a whole 7 extra days to pochal the reports!!...truely walking on sunshine now....will go to gym tonight (if I can be arsed
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another song title today...to reflect my state of chuffedness at having a less sore foot, the plantar fascitis has settled so the gym beckons...only prob is its my annual health board appraisal tomorrow so had better spend tonight filling in the forms etc....Oh Well, hopefully will go to gym on wed night.
Weight static at present, despite sticking to plan but I've noticed my 'losing days' seem to b...
Weight static at present, despite sticking to plan but I've noticed my 'losing days' seem to b...
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Double pronged title today....Firstly I was sorry to learn of an old pals mum passing on, Graeme Duffin, (yes the wetwetwet guitarist)s' mum has passed. They had a hit with love is all around amongst many others...my condolences to the whole family.
secondly I'm LOVING the comments that I'm getting, most think I'm looking much slimmer but one are two folk think I'm ill......I'm happy to inform them...
secondly I'm LOVING the comments that I'm getting, most think I'm looking much slimmer but one are two folk think I'm ill......I'm happy to inform them...
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writing this on day 39 as forgot to blog ysterday, spent the morning clearing all remains of vista from a slow laptop, now much faster with a fresh XP install
then off to a kids party and went Bowling...won (of course ) then had to endure a Bugger King drive-through for the kids.....didn't lapse....woohoo!
err, thats all....will be back on form tomorrow , err today , if you see what I mean!
PD....K...
then off to a kids party and went Bowling...won (of course
) then had to endure a Bugger King drive-through for the kids.....didn't lapse....woohoo!err, thats all....will be back on form tomorrow , err today , if you see what I mean!
PD....K...
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Done precisely nowt today except a wee bit of ebaying and some similar stuff!
lying low and even forgot to blog...just realised its gone 4:30pm and all I've had is a shake and 500mls water.....must do better, drinking lots now!
will continue to do nothing!....I deserve a day like this once in a while
catch you l8r peeps
Oh, btw, hit 50 Lbs lost this morning!!!
lying low and even forgot to blog...just realised its gone 4:30pm and all I've had is a shake and 500mls water.....must do better, drinking lots now!
will continue to do nothing!....I deserve a day like this once in a while
catch you l8r peeps
Oh, btw, hit 50 Lbs lost this morning!!!
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Was listening to Rock radio in the car this morning and on came Kiss with 'shout it out loud'
I thought that was quite an apt line for today, my 5 week mark...5 whole weeks without a lapse and the figures are there to prove it. Was 26 stone at start now, 22.5 stone.....still a Bat Fastard but not quite as big a Bat!!
I really think we should tell all around us we are doing LL, There is nothing to be...
I thought that was quite an apt line for today, my 5 week mark...5 whole weeks without a lapse and the figures are there to prove it. Was 26 stone at start now, 22.5 stone.....still a Bat Fastard but not quite as big a Bat!!
I really think we should tell all around us we are doing LL, There is nothing to be...
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Cannot remember where this quote came from but seems appropriate. Only I can do something about my weight, its no use blaming 'big bones', puppy fat?', 'glandular probs', 'TOTM' , 'Hormone imbalance' etc etc...Fact is FAT is down to eating too much....nobody 'eats like a sparrow' and gains weight
SIMPLE FACTS :- Energy in - Energy used should equal weight maintainance
if energy in>energy used...you w...
SIMPLE FACTS :- Energy in - Energy used should equal weight maintainance
if energy in>energy used...you w...
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No, not an aircraft ditching but all will become apparent, Today is the day the little monkeys go back to school, well actually a gorilla,a chimp and a marmoset ! Life returns to normality of extracting them from their kippers with a cattle prod, making sure they are clean, fed, watered, packed and generally presentable for a day a school. Brushed hair (or 'posh' hair as my middle son calls it) a...
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Firstly the good news, another 2lb loss, Phew, after 3 days of stasis its good to be on the move, BMI now UNDER 40 so well chuffed considering it was over 45 just 33 days ago.
Lapses...Nae Chance...this is a marathon, not a sprint (and involves loads of wee-ing a la paula radcliffe! )
Scales...My gadgetitis got the better of me and I ordered the withings wi-fi scales. Interestingly, you don't a...
Lapses...Nae Chance...this is a marathon, not a sprint (and involves loads of wee-ing a la paula radcliffe!
)Scales...My gadgetitis got the better of me and I ordered the withings wi-fi scales. Interestingly, you don't a...
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For the last 3 days, I've seen no noticable difference on the scales....I Know, I Know, I shouldn't weigh myself as often but its kind of difficult when they are just sitting there to NOT step on.
On the plus side, clothes do feel a bit looser again today, perhaps I'm having a few re-distribution of fat days ...Yes, I just invented that as a way to appease my frustration at not seeing the numbers d...
On the plus side, clothes do feel a bit looser again today, perhaps I'm having a few re-distribution of fat days ...Yes, I just invented that as a way to appease my frustration at not seeing the numbers d...
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Thought I'd have a chill out today, no exercise, no nowt!...just been listing stuff on ebay and generally preparing for a busy week ahead, may just sneek onto the why-eye later for a wee jog/yoga or similar
will be back on form tomorrow hopefully, reason so tired was a mad tarantula episode at 2 am in my eldest sons bedroom!..........he claims it was a foot across!....eek!!!
PD XXXX
will be back on form tomorrow hopefully, reason so tired was a mad tarantula episode at 2 am in my eldest sons bedroom!..........he claims it was a foot across!....eek!!!
PD XXXX
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Long lie in this morning then up, dressed and must get snapping all the stuff I've to list on ebay today...(was going to do it last weekend but never actually got round to it!)
Feeling good, lots of energy and might even do some wii today....possibly even go swimming today or tomorrow.
sitting here typing will not get stuff done though so bye for now and keep abstinent over this weekend.
ps...going t...
Feeling good, lots of energy and might even do some wii today....possibly even go swimming today or tomorrow.
sitting here typing will not get stuff done though so bye for now and keep abstinent over this weekend.
ps...going t...
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Just jogging along, trying to think up more puns for the title....todays title reflects the methane producing effect of the water flavours....no naked flames!
Today I've got 'Daddys little hinderer' at work with me...my 7 yr old, (so as mum can blitz his room which resembles woodstock on the monday after!....no peace and love there unfortunately. The necessity to extricate some bin-bags full of to...
Today I've got 'Daddys little hinderer' at work with me...my 7 yr old, (so as mum can blitz his room which resembles woodstock on the monday after!....no peace and love there unfortunately. The necessity to extricate some bin-bags full of to...
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Quick blog today as mega busy......Day 28 and 42 lbs lost (inc the 3 day run-in) that is 3 big stone....Happy Bunny Doc here. 
will celebrate by doing a full blood screen on myself and feeling smug!
will add to blog later as 1st patient just arrived...YES, 6:50am....I'm too good to them !
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will celebrate by doing a full blood screen on myself and feeling smug!
will add to blog later as 1st patient just arrived...YES, 6:50am....I'm too good to them !
PD XXX
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was disappointed to find only 6Lbs loss this week but then remembered , actually started on a friday...Doh! therefore still on track for 3stone loss by fri (I hope)
what confused me is that our group meeting is tonight and I'm actually running to my own timing and weigh-ins.
Had a bit of trouble keeping the water up yesterday as was out and about in the afternoon (fed up running up alleyways for a ...
what confused me is that our group meeting is tonight and I'm actually running to my own timing and weigh-ins.
Had a bit of trouble keeping the water up yesterday as was out and about in the afternoon (fed up running up alleyways for a ...
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Excuse the pun, titles of these blogs get more cringeworthy as they go on. Well to explain, this morning I hit 40 lbs down......only another 2 and its 3 stone!!! I'm so chuffed with the results.
For the first time in ages, I'm finishing work early-ish today so might be able to get to the swimming pool, If not...my bike is calling me....clearly a little activity speeds the weight loss..Doh!!
Got onto...
For the first time in ages, I'm finishing work early-ish today so might be able to get to the swimming pool, If not...my bike is calling me....clearly a little activity speeds the weight loss..Doh!!
Got onto...
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Another week, another set of challenges.....local schools go back today so at least the average age of patient will increase in my surgery.
Was pleased to find another Lb has gone awol!...now 2 stone 10lbs in 25 days. dug out my pedometer so with some trepidation will start counting steps from today, even though my sore foot isn't quite mended yet.
One huge advantage is that if I now step on the ...
Was pleased to find another Lb has gone awol!...now 2 stone 10lbs in 25 days. dug out my pedometer so with some trepidation will start counting steps from today, even though my sore foot isn't quite mended yet.
One huge advantage is that if I now step on the ...
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Managed to get all the DIY sorted yesterday, managed to successfully upgrade HDD on this Macbook AND lost another 1 Lb
Also managed to overcook my porridge so it became a chewy oatball....(not recommended )
Testing time today as we go for a family lunch at a restaurant , will have water and lots of it! having had a shake prior to going.
Gotta catch up on my paperwork this afternoon, at least it wil...
Also managed to overcook my porridge so it became a chewy oatball....(not recommended )
Testing time today as we go for a family lunch at a restaurant , will have water and lots of it! having had a shake prior to going.
Gotta catch up on my paperwork this afternoon, at least it wil...
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Despite the no-gym, weight a further 2lbs down this morning, back on track for my hoped-for 2 stone per calendar month average.
Today I've no work so loads of DIY and also hope to upgrade the hard drive in my macbook from 250 to 500 gb (running out of space as I take Loads of photos etc) If I disappear from the forum, you know I arsed it up!
Absolutely pi55-sistantly raining here so no biking ...
Today I've no work so loads of DIY and also hope to upgrade the hard drive in my macbook from 250 to 500 gb (running out of space as I take Loads of photos etc) If I disappear from the forum, you know I arsed it up!
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somewhat pissed off that I cannot go to gym due to this pesky foot pain, have now self-prescribed some anti-inflammatories and going to wear my crocs all weekend to rest it.
will hopefully go swimming etc to keep active but its not the same as a proper workout.
weight been a bit static last two days but still sticking to the plan.....now noticing that older (smaller) shirts fit well =D>
another V busy...
will hopefully go swimming etc to keep active but its not the same as a proper workout.
weight been a bit static last two days but still sticking to the plan.....now noticing that older (smaller) shirts fit well =D>
another V busy...
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Sorry folks, didn't make the gym today. My mitigating circumstances are as follows
1. Absolutely knackered after a v busy & long day
2. Sore foot..? Plantar Fascitis.. Will get some NSAIDs tomorrow
3. Early start tomorrow
4. Err that's all
5. Forgot I was a lazy bugger!
So , for now I'll stick to my diet & bike and revisit the gym at the weekend
sorry, like the balloon kid who sat on a pin, i've ...
1. Absolutely knackered after a v busy & long day
2. Sore foot..? Plantar Fascitis.. Will get some NSAIDs tomorrow
3. Early start tomorrow
4. Err that's all
5. Forgot I was a lazy bugger!
So , for now I'll stick to my diet & bike and revisit the gym at the weekend
sorry, like the balloon kid who sat on a pin, i've ...
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Those words, originally uttered by Dr McCoy on the starship Enterprise are strangely prophetic, for today I return to the Gym....I am now feeling sufficiently confident that the £160 a month I pay for family membership can be better employed than a simple swim now and again. I'll do the stationary bike, rower, treadmill then arm cycle followed by a chill in the jacuzzi and a swim....Going to get ...
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My Heart was going Boombiddy boombiddy Boom as I stepped on the scales this morning to see if I'd made my hoped-for 7lbs loss and it was 8 Lbs !!!!!
Keeping the faith pays off....I'm so so so chuffed as my LLC thought on average men should manage around 5 lbs a week consistently
At this rate, I might even hit target before the spring!
will add to blog later but when you get results like this, you H...
Keeping the faith pays off....I'm so so so chuffed as my LLC thought on average men should manage around 5 lbs a week consistently
At this rate, I might even hit target before the spring!
will add to blog later but when you get results like this, you H...
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weigh in tomorrow so hopefully another loss, hoping for 7lbs but we will see!, signed another form today for a newbie...seems some of the other GP's around the area refuse to do so (prob because they are thin! lol)
There is an NHS weight management service in this area but get this......monthly consultations and a 6 month wait (weight!!) for an appointment......doh!
Spent all last night in IT heav...
There is an NHS weight management service in this area but get this......monthly consultations and a 6 month wait (weight!!) for an appointment......doh!
Spent all last night in IT heav...
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More measurable losses this morning, ticker updated. why the title?...well
The Lakeland Plastics Blender Ball shaker.....its bloody brilliant, anyone with the lighterlife shaker knows that its too big, the lid doesn't fit easily (easy to cross thread) , the grid doesnt get rid of the 'bits' and its a bugger to close the drinking hole. The blender ball is none of these, right size, good lid, proper...
The Lakeland Plastics Blender Ball shaker.....its bloody brilliant, anyone with the lighterlife shaker knows that its too big, the lid doesn't fit easily (easy to cross thread) , the grid doesnt get rid of the 'bits' and its a bugger to close the drinking hole. The blender ball is none of these, right size, good lid, proper...
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Sunday today...I know I shouldn't but I did...stepped on scales and was 2lbs down..yippee...starting to hate the peardrop breath...at least it means I'm in Ketosis.......even when I'm at target I think I'd rather swallow live toads than have a pear drop!
Went to Johnlewis to have morning coffee (water for me) followed by some more shopping then home...was desperate for my soup by 1pm so now fed and...
Went to Johnlewis to have morning coffee (water for me) followed by some more shopping then home...was desperate for my soup by 1pm so now fed and...
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Fishing out smaller trousers from the storage wardrobe that is....my day to day work trousers now make me look like coco the clown, Baggy indeed!
Enjoying my daily bar, wt loss (on the scales) has certainly slowed down but my shape is changing, face/chin shows a big improvement !
The 'friends round for a curry' was called off due to son being unwell, temp nausea etc so thats one hurdle over but I'v...
Enjoying my daily bar, wt loss (on the scales) has certainly slowed down but my shape is changing, face/chin shows a big improvement !
The 'friends round for a curry' was called off due to son being unwell, temp nausea etc so thats one hurdle over but I'v...
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Bit late blogging today, had a busy surgery this morning, (signed another 3 folks LL medical forms (for free as they were my patients!) then after morning surg A 7 man film crew descended on the surgery..I was being filmed for a DVD for our local Private Hospital (as I am hevily involved there)
They brought a huge spead of food with them and I watched gleefully as they tucked into it after the fil...
They brought a huge spead of food with them and I watched gleefully as they tucked into it after the fil...
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Had my Wi last night, wt losses confirmed, couple of newstarts at the group, nice folk, told them about this forum.
Now, Bars.....Had a peanut one last night...wow, almost forgot how to chew food! this was really nice, Had it as 'afters' following a soup...almost felt like a meal!
Still having No problems sticking to the system, really starting to notice the loose clothes, Mrs threw out 4 binbags of...
Now, Bars.....Had a peanut one last night...wow, almost forgot how to chew food! this was really nice, Had it as 'afters' following a soup...almost felt like a meal!
Still having No problems sticking to the system, really starting to notice the loose clothes, Mrs threw out 4 binbags of...
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after 2 days of no apparent loss, I've dropped another 2 lbs......thats OVER 2 STONE!!!!
This is the result we want!!!...As you can imagine , I'm as happy as a (to quote blackadder) person who thought a cat had done its business on my pie only to discover it was an extra large blackberry!!
Another busy day at work but at least all surgery based, no running around except maybe a bike ride to my house...
This is the result we want!!!...As you can imagine , I'm as happy as a (to quote blackadder) person who thought a cat had done its business on my pie only to discover it was an extra large blackberry!!
Another busy day at work but at least all surgery based, no running around except maybe a bike ride to my house...
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Late blog for today, been hectic at work but still managed to drink my allocated water etc etc...
Noe, the title......Clearly the water flavours should have a health warning (for others) the soluble fibre in it (inulin) which makes up 50% of the stuff passes straight to the jejunum wher bacteria ferment it to methane and carbondioxide, hence the big wind increase!
Nevertheless, I'd be lost without i...
Noe, the title......Clearly the water flavours should have a health warning (for others) the soluble fibre in it (inulin) which makes up 50% of the stuff passes straight to the jejunum wher bacteria ferment it to methane and carbondioxide, hence the big wind increase!
Nevertheless, I'd be lost without i...
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well, apparnt losses this morning are nil!, probably because I built some extra muscle at the weekend with the swimming and cycling ...remember, muscle is twice as dense as fat!
however, shape changing, Pair of trousers I'm wearing are a bit like coco the clowns!, thank goodness for belts or I might get arrested! Also, belt I bought on holiday 4 weeks ago is now on its last hole so will make some ...
however, shape changing, Pair of trousers I'm wearing are a bit like coco the clowns!, thank goodness for belts or I might get arrested! Also, belt I bought on holiday 4 weeks ago is now on its last hole so will make some ...
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lot happier today, was quite tired yesterday, even had a nap mid afternoon, must have been all the swimming.
Today ...oh I do like to be beside the seaside! Going for a family cycle along the front at the coast, will pack a shake and water incase we decide to have lunch out.
Was 2 lbs lighter this morning so now only 1 lb til I have lost 2 full stone...... I make that 8% of my body weight and nearly...
Today ...oh I do like to be beside the seaside! Going for a family cycle along the front at the coast, will pack a shake and water incase we decide to have lunch out.
Was 2 lbs lighter this morning so now only 1 lb til I have lost 2 full stone...... I make that 8% of my body weight and nearly...
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Up early, bit disappointed I only lost 1lb today , guess its starting to slow up
Therefore, took the family swimming and burned some Kcals that way!
Usual weekend temptations but I am unyielding!..feeling smug again as trunks were much more loose than last Sat!
weather here is usual crap so not cycling today, will catch up on editing the holiday videos/slideshows instead.....bit sedentary but I'll ma...
Therefore, took the family swimming and burned some Kcals that way!
Usual weekend temptations but I am unyielding!..feeling smug again as trunks were much more loose than last Sat!
weather here is usual crap so not cycling today, will catch up on editing the holiday videos/slideshows instead.....bit sedentary but I'll ma...
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Hi folks,Day 8, 1 full week of abstinence ( and 4 low carb run-in days )...total weight loss now a massive 22lbs, trousers too big, flappy shirts...Loads of folk noticing
could it be possible to continue at this rate?? who knows
Signed another LL med form for someone today...had a wee chat and I'm sure they were surprised to hear a doc being positive about it!
Daft Things....well the increase in wa...
could it be possible to continue at this rate?? who knows
Signed another LL med form for someone today...had a wee chat and I'm sure they were surprised to hear a doc being positive about it!
Daft Things....well the increase in wa...
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getting a bit fed up with plain water so the st clements was tried and found to be great, had 3 litres today and its not even 3pm!....overdid the tabasco in my thai chili soup at lunch so tears streaming down my face!...what a sight
I think I'm addicted to the thai chili, it is by miles the nicest!......loads more folk noticing the flappy clothes already and even signed a LL medical form (free!) fo...
I think I'm addicted to the thai chili, it is by miles the nicest!......loads more folk noticing the flappy clothes already and even signed a LL medical form (free!) fo...
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getting a bit fed up with plain water so the st clements was tried and found to be great, had 3 litres today and its not even 3pm!....overdid the tabasco in my thai chili soup at lunch so tears streaming down my face!...what a sight
I think I'm addicted to the thai chili, it is by miles the nicest!......loads more folk noticing the flappy clothes already and even signed a LL medical form (free!) fo...
I think I'm addicted to the thai chili, it is by miles the nicest!......loads more folk noticing the flappy clothes already and even signed a LL medical form (free!) fo...
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morning headache went as soon as I had a glass of water....doh! clearly I'm dehydrating overnight, mental note, keep glass of water at bedside!
well...I can report another 2lbs off so all in all since I started 10 days ago with cutting down and now on day 7 of abstinence its a total of 20lbs I'm so pleased
My Gorgeous wife put out one of my V tight shirts and it feels big, arms baggy and no button...
well...I can report another 2lbs off so all in all since I started 10 days ago with cutting down and now on day 7 of abstinence its a total of 20lbs I'm so pleased
My Gorgeous wife put out one of my V tight shirts and it feels big, arms baggy and no button...
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Met with my group last night at WI, was the biggest loser so feeling rather smug, esp as only really 5 days, awoke this morning to find a headache once more and a real feeling of dehydration...easily remedied and the headache disappeared after a pint of water.
On thinking back, I only managed a 3 litre day yesterday so will use the 'eight glasses' app to keep track today.
Pleasant surprise on my sca...
On thinking back, I only managed a 3 litre day yesterday so will use the 'eight glasses' app to keep track today.
Pleasant surprise on my sca...
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Well, wt loss confirmed at weigh in, I'm a happy bunny indeed
noticed I'm having difficulty remembering how much water I've had so installed "eight glasses a day" on my iPhone and that should help!
While I'm writing, I must reccommend "weightbot" as a great tracking program for the iPhone/iPod touch......simple and does what it says on the tin!
Thanks for all your continued good wishes and support......
noticed I'm having difficulty remembering how much water I've had so installed "eight glasses a day" on my iPhone and that should help!
While I'm writing, I must reccommend "weightbot" as a great tracking program for the iPhone/iPod touch......simple and does what it says on the tin!
Thanks for all your continued good wishes and support......
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weighed myself this morning on same scales (calibrated) that I used exactly a week ago (2 days before abstinence) and its a full stone !!!!!! yes 14lbs if anything motivates you, its got to be fantastic losses like that.
Now lets keep things in perspective, its only ~4% of body weight but its a start!!
Happy as a pig in poo!!!!!!
will update through the day
PD
Now lets keep things in perspective, its only ~4% of body weight but its a start!!
Happy as a pig in poo!!!!!!
will update through the day
PD
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Must admit I thought it would be tougher, one or two folk have asked me if I've lost weight which boosts your resolve somewhat.
Thankfully another V. Busy day at the surgery so have brought along my soup sach for lunch and a spare one for dinner if I have to work late
ketones now ++++ on testing and shirts etc feeling slightly more loose
onwards and lighter!
Privatedoc
Thankfully another V. Busy day at the surgery so have brought along my soup sach for lunch and a spare one for dinner if I have to work late
ketones now ++++ on testing and shirts etc feeling slightly more loose
onwards and lighter!
Privatedoc
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Up early, no headache, off with family to John Lewis for morning coffee (water for me) Mrs always has a great looking fruit tart so I'll enjoy it in spirit for her!. Boys usually have the biggest chocolatiest cookie they can get so my resolve will be tested. Blogging about it means I cannot lapse as I've all you lot to answer to
ps Jumped on the scales this morning and couldn't believe I nwas 10 lb...
ps Jumped on the scales this morning and couldn't believe I nwas 10 lb...
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mild headache on getting up, went quickly after my morning vanilla shake....off to do a quick clinic then home and took my Mrs & Boys(3) to greens for a swim, home for chicken soup at 1pm and was really looking forward to it..Yum!!
now feeling quite tired so put off washing the cars and came here for a blog...CERTAINLY NOT HUNGRY !!!
Actually I can cope with LL OK! however did enjoy the smell ...
now feeling quite tired so put off washing the cars and came here for a blog...CERTAINLY NOT HUNGRY !!!
Actually I can cope with LL OK! however did enjoy the smell ...
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really up for this now thanks to all your positive comments, Am going to go by my calibrated surgery scales as I can keep an eye n things much better.
Vanilla shake was actually V nice (if a bit sweet) and I'm doing my house calls today on my other new toy, a Brompton Bike! so that will take me away from our practice coffee (and buns!) morning and get my heart rate up a bit
once again, Thanks all, R...
Vanilla shake was actually V nice (if a bit sweet) and I'm doing my house calls today on my other new toy, a Brompton Bike! so that will take me away from our practice coffee (and buns!) morning and get my heart rate up a bit
once again, Thanks all, R...
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All Fired up and ready to go, soon be 46 and in 16 yrs of marriage, Ive crept up from 17st to 25st 10lbs
Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life!(*)
Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life!(*)
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