LJ's giving it another go...

Hey all! I've been away from minimins for too long!

My family have had a difficult couple of years due to terminal illness and then bereavement in October. I turned to my usual comfort in times of crisis: FOOD!

I have been off any plan for a loooong time, and this morning I weighed in at my heaviest weight ever. But it's not all doom and gloom. I'm starting to feel like I can start building myself back up and taking control. Stepping on the scales today is a fresh start for me.

I'm back, no great proclamation that I'm going to lose all this weight, or "this time I mean it". It's humiliating how many times I've said that, only to end up bigger than I was in the first place.

So... I'm just going to try fresh each day. Each day I'm on track is a bonus. I'm tired of beating myself up, it's really counterproductive!

I have done slim and save before, and lost some good weight. I went straight off it and back to my old ways of eating. Duh! Anyway, what's done is done. I find the plan easy after day 4.

Today is day 1. It has been easy going as I have been very busy at work after a week off. 5 slim and save packs, and plenty of water. Feeling fine.

Day 2 and 3 are usually really difficult for me, I've got my painkillers at the ready! I'm going to try pretending it's day 1 again You never know...

I hope to keep posting here daily, mainly just to ramble and offload. Minis is a great place for that!

And now it's time to explore these forums after such a long time and get inspired

Today has been better than expected. Day 2 in the bag. Drinking plenty has definitely helped a lot.

I do feel kinda grumpy to be honest, but I think that pretty natural and this stage. My body must be in shock after all the overeating I was doing! I'm sure it will settle down. I'm going to have my optional veg allowance as a 'treat' with my pasta pack now

Hi subbing to your diary you've done before and will do it again Xxx

Katie's World X said:

Hi subbing to your diary you've done before and will do it again Xxx

Click to expand...

Thanks Katie Hello!

I'm not going to lie, today has been TOUGH. Leaving do at work, meal out, cakes, donuts, cookies... I had an undressed grilled veg salad while everyone else had burgers, chips etc.

Then when they were having cakes, I had 2 strawberries. Not part of slim and save, but I'm not gonna beat myself up over 2 strawberries!

It was easier once I got home, it was just too much being surrounded by all that on day 3. Sadly I have a buffet lunch provided at an event I am at tomorrow, so I'm gonna be antisocial and go for a walk.

On Saturday I am out for a meal with the in-laws. Temptation all around at the moment! I'll just go for an undressed salad again.

On the bright side, if I make it through the next few days, it will be infinitely easier