MiniMimi2091
running strictly on fat!
Hello everyone!!! I have been on Minimins for a while but just decided to have my very own Minimins Diary. I still have over 2s to lose so I will be here for a while (not to mention the maintenance bit)
As long as I remember I had some issues with my weight. I have been always dieting and never been happy with my weight 100%. Even when in college I was one of the slimmest girl in a class (I can see it now) I didn't feel good about the way I looked.
I am walking example for yo-yo dieting. At my lightest I was 9s7 (it didn't last long) and at my heaviest it would be 12s11. However, this year I broke all my records and after turbulent relationship I pilled up on pounds making it total 13s12!!!! As I am only 5''4 it is rather large number!
I have never felt so bad about myself before. At the end of August I made the decision that enough is enough and started eating sensibly. It did help me to get back on track and allowed me to lose first 6lbs. Because the loss was very slow I decided to join WW and after procrastinating for a while. I joined WW on 13th Oct. My first WI showed 13.6s and I was determined to get rid of this pounds asap. While researching point values for my meals I came across Minimins - gosh, I wish I'd known abt this site earlier. Not only offers great tips and motivates with success stories but it allows you to make a good friends and offers tremendous support 24/7.
I developed instant addiction to this site.
While browsing all different forums I came across Cambridge Diet and I was staggered with a speed ppl were losing their weight. I decided to give it a go and after brief research for CDC I booked my appointment on 1st of November. Got my set of shakes for a whole week and full of enthusiasm I started my CD week.
I am not going to dismiss CD diet as I think it's really effective and allows you to lose tremendous amount of weight in a very short space of time.
But I never had a sweet tooth in a first place, therfore switching to sweet shakes as a meal replacement was not very appealing to me. So it made me very limited in terms of choices.
And secondly I do go out with my friends a lot and especialy with Xmas coming I didn't think I could really stick to it 100%.
And obviously the cost - I could only justify paying £40 a week if I knew that I could stick to it 100% but sadly I couldn't.
I only managed to get through 3 days and yes, I knew about the ketosis and that it does get easier after first 3 days. I drink a lot of water and made sure I spread my shakes evenly through the day - just couldn't force my body into it.
Yet, still I am following several girls on Minimins who managed to stick to their CD plan and I am in full awe for anyone who can actualy stick to it and show amazing results on their journey.
So, after my week (ok 3 days) on CD I decided to return to good old WW and I am sticking to it since then.
But, since my rather extensive research into how CD works I decided to add a little bit twist to my WW plan.
So I did cut all possible carbs and managed to wean myself of sugar and voila - I suffer no cravings and I think it's a very simmilar effect to ketosis with exception that I can actualy eat normal food and drink occasional glass of wine (that's one of the treats I am not willing to give up)
WW side of my diet allows me to be flexible about what I am eating making sure that I am able to save some pts for night out, etc. CD/Atkins side of diet makes me aware of the importance of water intake along with choosing protein based food over bad carbs. I have as much fruits &veg as possible and meat based meals incorrporating 0 pts veg (pepper, aubergine etc)
I can honestly say that I do enjoy this new way of eating. I am hoping that I'll be able to curb my portion sizes permanently.
Of course I still go out with friends and have a big dinner but I would not beat myself up - just get back on my diet next day. I am always craving bad food after night like that but this only reconfirm the idea behind being able to stabilise your sugar and carbs cravings.
So, only 14 days to Xmas - I still hope to lose last 6lbs to be reach 12s. Then having time off for Xmas and back to the healthy routine straight after.
I am 2 and 1/2 stone away from my goal but I am positive that I will make it by May 2010 - right in time for my Bday.
Thank you everyone for all the support so far - it is very much appreciated.
As long as I remember I had some issues with my weight. I have been always dieting and never been happy with my weight 100%. Even when in college I was one of the slimmest girl in a class (I can see it now) I didn't feel good about the way I looked.
I am walking example for yo-yo dieting. At my lightest I was 9s7 (it didn't last long) and at my heaviest it would be 12s11. However, this year I broke all my records and after turbulent relationship I pilled up on pounds making it total 13s12!!!! As I am only 5''4 it is rather large number!
I have never felt so bad about myself before. At the end of August I made the decision that enough is enough and started eating sensibly. It did help me to get back on track and allowed me to lose first 6lbs. Because the loss was very slow I decided to join WW and after procrastinating for a while. I joined WW on 13th Oct. My first WI showed 13.6s and I was determined to get rid of this pounds asap. While researching point values for my meals I came across Minimins - gosh, I wish I'd known abt this site earlier. Not only offers great tips and motivates with success stories but it allows you to make a good friends and offers tremendous support 24/7.
I developed instant addiction to this site.
While browsing all different forums I came across Cambridge Diet and I was staggered with a speed ppl were losing their weight. I decided to give it a go and after brief research for CDC I booked my appointment on 1st of November. Got my set of shakes for a whole week and full of enthusiasm I started my CD week.
I am not going to dismiss CD diet as I think it's really effective and allows you to lose tremendous amount of weight in a very short space of time.
But I never had a sweet tooth in a first place, therfore switching to sweet shakes as a meal replacement was not very appealing to me. So it made me very limited in terms of choices.
And secondly I do go out with my friends a lot and especialy with Xmas coming I didn't think I could really stick to it 100%.
And obviously the cost - I could only justify paying £40 a week if I knew that I could stick to it 100% but sadly I couldn't.
I only managed to get through 3 days and yes, I knew about the ketosis and that it does get easier after first 3 days. I drink a lot of water and made sure I spread my shakes evenly through the day - just couldn't force my body into it.
Yet, still I am following several girls on Minimins who managed to stick to their CD plan and I am in full awe for anyone who can actualy stick to it and show amazing results on their journey.
So, after my week (ok 3 days) on CD I decided to return to good old WW and I am sticking to it since then.
But, since my rather extensive research into how CD works I decided to add a little bit twist to my WW plan.
So I did cut all possible carbs and managed to wean myself of sugar and voila - I suffer no cravings and I think it's a very simmilar effect to ketosis with exception that I can actualy eat normal food and drink occasional glass of wine (that's one of the treats I am not willing to give up)
WW side of my diet allows me to be flexible about what I am eating making sure that I am able to save some pts for night out, etc. CD/Atkins side of diet makes me aware of the importance of water intake along with choosing protein based food over bad carbs. I have as much fruits &veg as possible and meat based meals incorrporating 0 pts veg (pepper, aubergine etc)
I can honestly say that I do enjoy this new way of eating. I am hoping that I'll be able to curb my portion sizes permanently.
Of course I still go out with friends and have a big dinner but I would not beat myself up - just get back on my diet next day. I am always craving bad food after night like that but this only reconfirm the idea behind being able to stabilise your sugar and carbs cravings.
So, only 14 days to Xmas - I still hope to lose last 6lbs to be reach 12s. Then having time off for Xmas and back to the healthy routine straight after.
I am 2 and 1/2 stone away from my goal but I am positive that I will make it by May 2010 - right in time for my Bday.
Thank you everyone for all the support so far - it is very much appreciated.
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