Katy's Diary

Hey everyone, I thought I'd drop by on the eve of embarking on my first S&S experience tomorrow! I've done loads of different diets, and was losing consistently last year; by going to bootcamp and following a healthy diet plan they provided. I was LOVING it and decided to go on a more adventurous holiday than normal, had a skiing accident and ended up sitting at home for the first part of this year! Thankfully, during that time I didn't put on so much, it was when I returned to work that I started piling it back on - typical stress/comfort eater! So, I've just had surgery and am two weeks into the rehab. I've decided it's time to lose the extra (I'd like to say pounds, but the reality is that it's more like six stone) of weight. I can't manage lots of exercise, but this will increase over the coming weeks. I can give S&S a try though - I used this website as part of my research and my box arrived today.

What are your tips from the top? Have any of you given S&S a go without much exercise? I'm a bit scared of getting flabby skin!

That's all for now! I'll start in the morning and let you know how I'm getting on!

Katy x:wave_cry:

Hello welcome!!!! And good luck for day one

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First hurdle? Fallen.

Thanks! It seems I needed that luck more than I thought I would. I have fallen at the first hurdle.

TOTM arrived today in quite an aggressive manner, so after seeing my surgeon (all is well with the new knee), I was laid up on the sofa feeling sorry for myself.

I've made a couple of batches of cakes for a friend who is moving house tomorrow with a harem of helpers, but I've not only dipped in the icing bowl, I've eaten an actual cake which I thought I'd be able to resist. :sigh:

Saying that, I've had one bar and one shake today - which were surprisingly palatable. I do need to get a grip though, as this is really going to affect ketosis if I "cheat". I'm annoyed at myself, but I'm going to carry on!

Katy :wave_cry:

There's not much between us in weight, WillpowerWoman - maybe we can encourage one another!

katycan said:

There's not much between us in weight, WillpowerWoman - maybe we can encourage one another!

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Absolutely! I know I need all the help I can yet! don't worry about the cake, it's happened now, can't change it, just put it behind u and move onward and downward.

Great! Love that attitude. I'm going to have some chicken for tea and chill out about it all... like you say onwards and downwards! How long have you been on S&S? I'm a size 18, pushing a 20 at the moment and really want to get into the size 14 jeans - think I'll need some smaller goals first though!

katycan said:

Great! Love that attitude. I'm going to have some chicken for tea and chill out about it all... like you say onwards and downwards! How long have you been on S&S? I'm a size 18, pushing a 20 at the moment and really want to get into the size 14 jeans - think I'll need some smaller goals first though!

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I did cd and alim and save in the first half of the year and lost 3stone (got to 17st) but then went through a bad break up and gained 1 1/2 stone! Which takes me up to where I am now at 18 1/2 day 3!!! My ultimate goal weight is 12st (I'm 5ft9) but I'm gonna think of it in little steps as otherwise it's a little daunting! Hoping to get to 16st (size 16) for Christmas and 14st (size 14) by my 30th in march but just looking towards Xmas goal ATM, I really want to c a 16 something on those scales! I was soooo close in the summer but didn't get down past 17st.

You will get there!!! I was losing steadily before I fell and snapped ligaments in my knee. It's been a long process for me and it's thrown me off balance, really. Lots of things can, but keeping positive and pushing forwards has got to be the only way for us all, eh? I had a fairly big knee surgery two weeks ago, so I'm still fairly sedentary, but I'll build it up.

I'm sure you'll be able to reach the 16s by Christmas - you've got just over one and a half to go before you tip the edge on that... right? You'll nail it!

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You will get there!!! I was losing steadily before I fell and snapped ligaments in my knee. It's been a long process for me and it's thrown me off balance, really. Lots of things can, but keeping positive and pushing forwards has got to be the only way for us all, eh? I had a fairly big knee surgery two weeks ago, so I'm still fairly sedentary, but I'll build it up.

I'm sure you'll be able to reach the 16s by Christmas - you've got just over one and a half to go before you tip the edge on that... right? You'll nail it!

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I hope so!!! to c a 16 on the scales will be the next Xmas present (spat from news I can move into my new house)

Ouch to the ligaments! But you'll get there slowly but sorely

Btw I have a diary on slim and save if you want to check it out - title is the same as my name

Had a read of yours - you're doing so well! I had stitches out today, so you're right... it is slow, but I will get there... I feel like I've been saying that since January when I had the accident!

My tummy has taken a turn for the worst after a toffee shake - with hot water. I've had a runny tummy - hope it doesn't last!

Weeping my way through Su2C tonight!

katycan said:

Had a read of yours - you're doing so well! I had stitches out today, so you're right... it is slow, but I will get there... I feel like I've been saying that since January when I had the accident!

My tummy has taken a turn for the worst after a toffee shake - with hot water. I've had a runny tummy - hope it doesn't last!

Weeping my way through Su2C tonight!

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I had a weep tonight (day 3 itis maybe) as I only watched 10mins of Sutc I have recorded it Ti watch tomorrow I can skip the sad stories then, only because it's to close to home. Already text in a donation.

Oh dear re toilet trouble, do u think it was the toffee shake that did it or just a coincidence? I have choc shake hot as hot chic and seems ok but I have had bad tummy before in the first few stages of VLCD - soon settles down tho, hope u feel better soon.

My diary makes me sound like a completely crazy lady as one minute in posting... I feel fab life is good and the next... I hate my life it sucks! But of an emotional roller coaster really! But what is life If not that! X

Well.. sometimes life is a bit of a rollercoaster... not to quote Ronan!!!

Today has been easier. I started with the chocolate truffa bar, and then took a very slow walk into town. I had a coffee and resisted any temptations. I was feeling a bit weird on the way home, so have had spicy spaghetti now and then I'll have some chicken and broc later on and a shake tonight. I think I'm not a fan of the shakes, but that might just be because of last night's upset stomach. I thought I'd have more of a sweet hankering, but it's defo for the savoury stuff.

I've had a few pangs, but nothing crazy. I'm surprised at the amount of time I have not cooking/thinking about meals already!

Right, feet up, peppermint tea!

katycan said:

Well.. sometimes life is a bit of a rollercoaster... not to quote Ronan!!!

Today has been easier. I started with the chocolate truffa bar, and then took a very slow walk into town. I had a coffee and resisted any temptations. I was feeling a bit weird on the way home, so have had spicy spaghetti now and then I'll have some chicken and broc later on and a shake tonight. I think I'm not a fan of the shakes, but that might just be because of last night's upset stomach. I thought I'd have more of a sweet hankering, but it's defo for the savoury stuff.

I've had a few pangs, but nothing crazy. I'm surprised at the amount of time I have not cooking/thinking about meals already!

Right, feet up, peppermint tea!

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Ah I heart RONAN so I don't mind

I think everyone's taste buds change throughout this! Pre break up slim n save I used to have a lot of the savoury meals now I find only shakes and bars do it for me (and I just have veg and protein separate on it's own.)

This morning I went for an egg for breakfast - win!

I've moved on to lunch, although I haven't had enough to drink, and had macaroni cheese. It's rank. I'm really disappointed. It might be the way I was making it, or just not something I was fancying after all. I'm normally quite good at stomaching things that aren't my fave, but just couldn't get to the bottom of it.

I've been to church this morning, which was good, but I defo need a lie down now... I'm still only two weeks after surgery and get ridiculously tired!

Ooooh - I had a sneaky look on the scales though... and I think I'm doing ok. I know it's mainly all water and TOTM, however, the scales said I'd dropped 4lbs... and if the scales say it, it must be true?!

Right, that lie down...

People, it's day 4. I'm not quite feeling like I could scale a wall, but I'm not far off it. I've jumped on the scales this morning and even moved them around the floor because I didn't quite believe them. 8lbs gone?! Really?

I've also gone through my wardrobe and have a few things I want to get into hanging over the end of my bed... I'm nearly there with them, although with one pair of jeans it's been so long since I got my ass in them they're no longer all that stylish! Ah well, I WILL get into them and then decide!

Crispy shakes... yup, they're good. Thinking about what to order next week but I haven't tried everything yet...

woo hoo! 8lbs!!

Not sure I like the sound of the crispy shakes *shudder* - thinking of making them into mousses instead so I can eat it rather than drink it

I thought that too, but to be honest, it was fine. I don't think I could take it too watery though... I'd rather drink more water on the side. Did you do the mousse? How's today been?


I've done ok today - stuck to it, but been a little grossed out at what the meals and shakes look like. Maybe I'm just having a fussy day. I'm trying to avoid telling people too. My two housemates know and they are supportive, which is cool. And my sister who lives MILES away. She thinks it's mad and a bit extreme. Best not tell her I've lost 8lbs since Friday then, eh?

Physio has been hard today. I feel like my leg has really stiffened up, which is not cool. I did too much walking on Saturday which meant I was knackered on Sunday and today. I tend to suffer a bit from fatigue which is weird for me. I've very driven and fast living normally. Today, I did do some work, but I couldn't get through my list of things to do. A friend popped round for a cuppa and I had to explain to her that I need to lie down now. She's cool with that, because she's a friend, but it's just annoying, you know.

So, my diary today is struggling post-surgery rather than with food/diet. I managed a very short walk to the shop at the top of the road for a dr pepper zero, came back and flopped. It's crap when I feel like this, and just want to get going, get into town, have a coffee and get a grip on everything that I need to. Saying that, I'm not a sap and bounce back quickly from stuff. I'm so glad about that as it would be horrible if I got all depressed. So easy to understand how people do.

Well, tomorrow, I'm going to give physio a better go, and I'll stay on anti inflamatory tabs. I came off them, but reckon I still need them to keep swelling down rather than pain. Gosh, I'm such a bore. I'll be showing you my scars next!

Hope you're all doing well. I'm actually looking forward to weighing in in the morning! A few weeks back I actually convinced myself the scales must be broken as I can't possibly be over 17st!!!

I made the mousse but left it too long before eating it (I put it in the fridge thinking it would firm up a bit, but it didn't) and the crispy bits went soggy but apart from that it was 'OK'. Consistency like wallpaper paste! My son said - that looks rank!

Must be frustrating to feel like you do - maybe just set little goals daily, like 'walk to shop' etc and then at least you can tick that off and feel a sense of achievement. But the best thing is to just listen to your body, but agree that it would be easy to slip into depression

Did you get into the 16s this morning??!!! TELL MEEEE!! although 9lbs in, what, 5 days would be pushing it!

I'm feeling a bit more positive this morning - thank goodness! Everything is better in the cold light of day! I'm still at 17.0st this morning! That's ok though... it's a long haul, but every little move of the scales counts!

I've had choc shake mixed with natural yog. Nice consistency but VERY sweet for me... I'd add more yogy next time!

Have a good day!

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I'm feeling a bit more positive this morning - thank goodness! Everything is better in the cold light of day! I'm still at 17.0st this morning! That's ok though... it's a long haul, but every little move of the scales counts!

I've had choc shake mixed with natural yog. Nice consistency but VERY sweet for me... I'd add more yogy next time!

Have a good day!

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Yum yum I can't survive without natural yogurt and choc shake (it is Ben and jerrys, it is Ben and jerrys!) lol

Ooooh so close to those 16s (im excited for you!)