Thread: AJ's LL Management Journey!

Originally Posted by Lilypad

Nope, nothing wrong with your wording, but i didn't get mine. Hmm, a word with my counsellor on tuesday...
anything else we should have had?
Thanks
kate

I would have thought that all LL clients get everything as stated in the weekly sections of the book.

You should expect to receive your motivational Feeling Good DVD and your exercise ball on Week 9! You can find it on page 111 of the Foundation Book "Week 9 at a glance"

We were given pedometers on week 2. Made me excited about getting more things especially this exercise ball, lol!

I didn't get everything either - my counsellor doesn't really follow the book or the programme as such (which is how I like it). We did get it all eventually in an ad-hoc way. I never got the swiss ball but I didn't want it until a friend mentioned that she'd like one - so I asked for it last week - although I'm well out of foundation now.

Hi AJ thanks for your reply. I will see how I get on at my meeting tonight and discuss management and when to start. Realistically I've got about another 11lbs to shift I think. I will do a diary as I think this will perhaps be the hardest part of the journey for me. I have already started a diary thread in the Weight Loss diary section.

I wouldn't worry about the wrinkles - I'm 41 and you can't avoid them althoguh I do have a very strict facial regime using good products and I treat myself to a bio oxygen facial once a month which is lovely. Wrinkles are a part of our life - someone once said about their wrinkles - "I've earned these through life and living in all its glory so I am quite proud of them" - a good way of putting it. I know I certainly look better dressed than undressed at the moment with a fair bit of saggy skin on my abdomen and boobs. But so much better to be a healthy weight than taughtly skinned and morbidly obese.

"But so much better to be a healthy weight than taughtly skinned and morbidly obese."

I'll second that, Joolz!

Definitely! And it strikes at any age, I tell you... after losing 5 1/2 stone so far, I'm noticing some around my eyes and I'm 21! There's no escaping it.

Having an appointment with my GP today to see about a plastic surgery referral for my body... fingers crossed they'll be accommodating to the idea!!!

Good luck with the GP Meghan. xxxx

Success He's making the referral, and apparently there's not much of a waiting list for NHS cosmetic surgery in Durham, so here's hoping!

It's Friday and usual (!) hot oranges/cinnamon and ginger for breakfast (plus pack).

Went out to lunch and ordered the soup again. This time it was 'Experimental Lentil'. Definately home-made this time! Although not officially on lentil 'till Tuesday, the alternative was a 'half spring chicken salad' (including cheese and coleslaw) which I knew I could not manage. The soup was very nice (I left the crusty bread/butter on the side, as usual).

Tea was half a chicken breast with raita, tomato and radish. Ran out of spinach!!!!!

Went out to quiz night and nibbled on carrot, orange peppers and strawberries. Tried a bit of a dip someone had bought. Checked what it was later (chile and cheese). Looked at the fat content 35%!!! Holy Moses I should have had some of the avacado dip, which I had rejected as being 'too fat', but 'only' had 18% fat!! Drank water all evening.

Left the Doritos, toffee popcorn, cheese selection, crackers, smoked salmon and other dips for everyone else. Won four bottles of wine in the raffle. By the end I was embarrassed to put my hand up ... again! I gave two of the bottles to my friends and kept the other two.

Didn't win the quiz, but had a fine old time as usual. Same time next year!!! Over £800 raised for our sponsored school in Peru.

Was concious that I had had 'difficulty' with going to the loo yesterday. In fact, felt bloated and sore for most of the day. Have made a greater effort to drink water today and have had no discomfort at all. Been to the loo ok too.

Had my final pack and drink, and am now off to bed! Hubby will be waiting expectantly!!! Hmm, I wonder why???

Lve this thread & check in every few days!! Does seem the LL councellors differ hugely but guess thats normal life eh! Just hope mine is good. I thoughtthe "bits" they give you were part of the contract though so seems naughty not too - perhaps they're selling on ebay!!
Mind you thread should be changed to the increasing sex life of a sucessful LL girl! Your OH sounds like he's died & gone to heaven AJ!! Keep up the good work..and posting - its great to hear what management WILL be like...hopefully in about 8 months!

Morning, InSearchOfMe!

As far as the 'bits' are concerned, they are mentioned on a week by week basis in the green book you get for Foundation.

In Development (if you continue with SSing for a few more weeks) you should receive a yellow booklet and a scrapbook (blank pages) to fill up with notes taken at the meetings, over the weeks.

In Management you receive a large blue book, a receipe book every 4 weeks, and a 'journal ' book to write in. My counsellor initially forgot to give me the CD's, which come every 2 weeks, but it is not a problem! I haven't made the time to listen to them yet.

Yes, the bedroom antics are as a result of MY increase in confidence in both my appearance AND my potential. I am willing to try something new, rather than assume that I will not be able to do it/be rubbish/fail/look ugly or stupid. I hasten to add, that this extends to every other area of my life, not just sex!

I am visualising myself looking the same in future, (particularly on holiday in summer) and I think that doing this regularly will help me keep making the right choices. I also have a photo in my handbag (I keep meaning to scan it and put it on the 'before and after' site) which is somewhat upsetting to look at. It is a very rare picture that was taken when we were on holiday two years ago and I hardly recognise myself.

If the 'crooked thinking' begins, I will just have a quick look at it, and it will be a wake-up call NOT to give in to the voices ... or else I may wake up one day like that photo again!!

Breakfast was one (hot) orange and an apple, plus chocolate pack at about 8 am.

Went into town Saturday morning and picked up new glasses. Met rest of family for lunch but realised that I wouldn't have time to eat because I had a hair appointment.

I ended up not eating until 5pm (had my colour done - back to warm brown).

Had some, hot oranges and later on butternut squash soup (home made) and salmon with salad/raita. Later, I made banana smoothie with 0% yoghurt , skimmed milk, and added half a chocolate pack - dynamite flavour!

On Sunday went back to town for new trainees and trackees for daughter (she just keeps growing). Ended up in TKMaxx and she tried on some dresses (they often have some beautiful evening frocks). They even had size 4's. She tried one on - it fitted perfectly and looked gorgeous - lovely for the summer holiday. Ended up buying it!

Went along to Wetherspoons for lunch and saw they had a special "Arbroath Smoky, chips, peas". I ordered it with salad instead of chips or peas. When it came, it was in the form of a pie. I just ate the fish bits and left the pastry. With hindsight, I should have rejected it. The sign did not say that it was a pie. I feel somewhat annoyed about the whole thing but just need to get it in perspective. If that's the worst that can happen to me today, I'm doing pretty well! I did have a word with one of the staff about not describing it as a pie, but perhaps I should have asked for my money back!

Had a really yummy tea. I had defrosted some smoked haddock last night so stuck it in the oven for me and Jayne. It was roasted with red peppers and sweet potato wedges. Served on a bed of spinach and tomato, with a bit of raita on the side. Lovely flavours. Daughter loved it too!

She has ballet exam on Tuesday - we won't get the results for several weeks yet, but I am confident that she will be fine and pass nicely.

I am pleased that I didn't eat the fish pie today. I would have in the past if on a diet. I would have reasoned that I'd paid for it, I'm eating it!

Good for you! Its lovely to see people blossoming in every way as they loose weight and a great priveledge to share in the journey...

It's Tuesday and the meeting tonight. I've lost a bit more, so that's given me a bit of leeway for when I put on (which I have been assured I will soon, certainly during the last four weeks of Management - trigger weeks).

I don't want to put on, but I will have to accept that it will happen.

I got up early to make some houmous (chickpeas back on the menu, as are lentils). Also dissected a chicken that I'd cooked last night. Used the carcass to do a stockpot.

Had two apples, sliced thinly, plus hot choc pack.

Forgot to switch off stock pot when I went to work and had to pop back home once I realised!

Had some houmous/cucumber sticks and chicken salad for lunch, two plums (lovely and sweet) and plenty of lemon/water.

Tea was a bit of stir-fried chicken in black bean sauce with spinach/salad/raita ... and another plum! Pack for supper.

I met a new Managment member (week 3) for the first time who told me that she 'eats everything' and has not followed the programme. She doesn't want to lose any more weight because she won't fit her wedding dress.

I ended up feeling a bit anxious (for her) because the management programme is there for a reason and although it can seem long-winded, boring and frustrating at times - cutting corners is surely a short-cut to failure? And why on earth do I feel anxious? It's not my problem.

Daughter did ballet exam - is confident she passed. Made appointment for her to see Dr re: various ailments for Thursday. Just need to make appointment for us all to see dentist for a check up (Jayne wants a brace, just because her friends have one - I don't believe she needs one).

The food you are eating sounds divine! How much fish are you able to have, (in relation to yesterdays smoked haddock) Can you tell I'm fantasising about being able to eat again?
kate

Hia Kate,

The programme specifies protein and does say 'low fat' types, like chicken breast, lean mince etc.

However, fish rich in Omega 3 and 6 are encouraged because they do contain 'good' fats.

So, mackeral and salmon I have whenever I want, tuna and smoked haddock too. I only have a small piece each time, but it's enough!

Serve it with a colourful mixed salad (I recommend spinach as a base). Red and orange peppers, pink radish, golden yellow sweetcorn, purple beetroot, bright green and white spring onion, dark green cucumber, scarlet baby tomatoes, etc. Do check what week you can eat them!

Look in the recipe book (weeks 1-4) for the raita - adapt it to your taste.

Make a fat free dressing using quality balsamic vinegar and adding herbs and spices to your taste.