Ruth Elizabeth's Final Stand

Hello! *waves*

Have been around for a bit, here and there and did almost get where I wanted to be! Then I got a boyfriend, fell over and ruined my knees and got far too comfortable. Blah blah blah excuses excuses. Basically, I have never got to my goal and one of the reasons for this was that I don't think that my head was in the right place.
I am 25 in August, I have two holidays booked this year and for once in my life, I am settled.
I have recently left my agonising and silly shift job where I was permanently on my feet (and run ragged) to a nice Monday-Friday office based job (bliss) and have the support of my very lovely boyfriend.

I am sick of:
- my body aching after overeating
-seeing myself in photographs
-the weight and inches I have gained after my bad fall
-how I look in my clothes
-how I feel in my self: indigestion, heart burn, IBS, the list is endless...
-failing/giving in/being tempted
-worrying that my OH will leave me because of how I look (not that he will but my ex did :/ )
-worrying that people are watching me eat and commenting on what I eat
-being unable to buy a regular bra from a shop that fits me, as my back size is now so big and also my front, that I am squeezing myself into clothes and underwear that's too small for me.
-finally (sorry for TMI) I've started turning the lights off in the bedroom department, not a habit I intend to keep going with...

So, here I am. I am Ruth, 24, from North Yorkshire.
Come 19:00 on Wednesday 7th Jan I will be at my local Slimming World group, where I will buy a 12 week pass to take me to my first holiday in Center Parcs with my family and OH. I haven't a clue what I weigh as I don't do scales at home (recipe for disaster) but I am here to take it nice and slowly. I will lose, possibly gain and hit some tough times but I really want and need this. It's completely my time and I am here to stay.

Feel free to say hello always keen to have a chat!

Ruth
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Hi, i can relate to a fair few of your 'sick of' list :/
Good luck with joining group and your journey, look forward to following you...you can do it!

Zafira said:

Hi, i can relate to a fair few of your 'sick of' list :/
Good luck with joining group and your journey, look forward to following you...you can do it!

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Hi Zafira!

Wow you're doing really well!

Thanks for posting I am looking forward to it, been milling it around in my head for a bit and when a flyer came through my door the other day I just thought, that's it, enough is enough.

Just the little things will keep me going to begin with I think, lack of bloating etc, generally getting rid of the list

Looking forward to having a look at your diary, I can see the link so will have a look.

Have a fab Saturday!!

Ruth
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Hì Ruth
SW is a great plan and can help you to "demolish" that 'sick of' list. God luck with your journey x

Hi Ruth, loving the sick of list! Centre Parcs is a great target as you'll feel far more able to enjoy the facilities with a smaller body, especially if you're planning to use a bike. Good luck!

Good Luck! I am back at the beginning of my weight loss journey again!!!

Tesam2931 said:

Hì Ruth
SW is a great plan and can help you to "demolish" that 'sick of' list. God luck with your journey x

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Hi Tesam,

Thanks for dropping by!! Hoping that it all works well for me! Can't wait to see the list go away haha! Hope all is well with you!

PeacefulJo said:

Hi Ruth, loving the sick of list! Centre Parcs is a great target as you'll feel far more able to enjoy the facilities with a smaller body, especially if you're planning to use a bike. Good luck!

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Hi PeacefulJo! Yep looking forward to riding a bike at CP and not worrying about being out of breath or how I look in a two piece.... You're doing fab!! Got any tips?

Cactus194 said:

Good Luck! I am back at the beginning of my weight loss journey again!!!

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Hi Cactus! Thanks for dropping by good luck to you too! I'm sure we will both do really well!!

Ruth
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Bit of a funny weekend so far! Moving into my parents house on Friday/Saturday next week (we are moving house but there's a week's gap between) rather excited as it means more walking to the bus stop to get to work, and also I have planned the meals for the rest of this week so that I know what is being kept in the cupboard!

Feeling positive and to be honest, I can't wait for Wednesday.... OH has found lots of lovely recipes that are all slimming world friendly which is great!

Just need to make sure that I am prepared food wise when living away as I know what my parents are like!!

Hope that you all had a good weekend!!

Ruth
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uh-oh!
be careful with 'parents' & 'food' !

Zafira said:

uh-oh!
be careful with 'parents' & 'food' !

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Ugh! Tell me about it! Pre warned them today though and they were very supportive!

Back to packing my house up!!

How has your weekend been?

Ruth
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Just got the app on my phone! So much easier. We had a meal with my OHs parents which was sausages and parsnip/carrot mash which wasn't bad as they were boiled then grilled sausages but I am so full and I hate that feeling
Most of our house is packed up now, can't wait to move out. So much happening at once but worth it

So uncomfortable in my clothes too, excited to get started and kick myself into touch. Wednesday can't come soon enough although I'm not looking forward to looking at the scales....

This is us on Xmas day by the way. I cropped the photo as it shows rolls!!!

Lovely pic!

Good luck with your move- always a hectic time!
Hate having to wait for things too...good luck for your weigh in

As for me , had a good weekend , productive, back on plan, but not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow lol

Zafira said:

Lovely pic!

Good luck with your move- always a hectic time!
Hate having to wait for things too...good luck for your weigh in

As for me , had a good weekend , productive, back on plan, but not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow lol

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Thank you yeah work today for me too
Well your stats are fab!! Do you work regular days and find it helps to be in a routine? I've never lost weight whilst doing a job like I have now. Same hours etc, used to shifts and struggling to eat! I'm sure it will be easier, means I can always have dinner at home!!

Making a slight start today! Can't remember everything 're the plan but anything is better than nothing, especially when using up food deliberately!! Have got:

Cornflakes with 1% milk
Coffee with 1% milk
Peppermint Tea x3
Baked Beans
Chai Tea x3
Tea?!- possibly chicken curry and brown rice!
Frozen Grapes

Ruth
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Hi Ruth!! I remember you from back in the day ;-) I'm starting too good luck with the packing!! Xx

Hello! I remember you too! Good luck, can't wait to get to the end of the packing... :/

Ruth
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Yes, I just work mon- fri , start @ 6.15am and can finish any when between 5-8 pm!
Used to do shifts, makes dieting a bit more difficult I think, so regular days are good

As long as you're trying, that's good
Once you got the plan properly you will be able to sort it

I feel your pain we've moved many times its a royal pain in the Bum!!
Hope you've had a good day

Zafira said:

Yes, I just work mon- fri , start @ 6.15am and can finish any when between 5-8 pm!
Used to do shifts, makes dieting a bit more difficult I think, so regular days are good

As long as you're trying, that's good
Once you got the plan properly you will be able to sort it

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Good I'm glad that regular days help!

I do 8:30-5:30 Monday to Friday but commute so really do 7-7 haha!!

Ruth
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stef2009 said:

I feel your pain we've moved many times its a royal pain in the Bum!!
Hope you've had a good day

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I'm hoping not to move again for a few years, found a lovely central property which suits both of us!

Yep, I had a lovely day! Hope all is good for you!!

Ruth
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