agee86
Full Member
Hi all,
I've been away for a bit, on the not dieting train. After we returned from holiday in October, I gave up with Slimming World. I'd only lost 13.5lbs since May and I was annoyed. Yes, I was a bit naughty here and there but I expected at least 1st7lbs in that time.
Anyway, so I decided that calorie counting was for me.... And then swiftly stopped counting the calories, because I was getting annoyed that the things that seemed relatively low calorie, were actually more, and if I counted the calories, I couldn't eat them... I know, I'm a bit silly really! And a massive pig.
Anyway, so, although I have only put on 2lb since October (which is actually a miracle - especially as TOTM was last week and I'm a monster during that week, literally eating everything in sight!), I'm going on holiday again in October and I do not want to be the same size as I am now when I go, I was disgusted in myself last time!
It's almost Christmas (where the HELL has this year gone??) and I think I'd be silly to even think about dieting right now (some people might say it would keep me in check over Christmas but, I know what I'm like at this time of year and it's not pretty, diet wise).
I'm starting to plan for the New Year, I know I'll be in the zone by then (I'm almost there now, I just know what we have, treat wise, in the house). I'm not entirely sure yet which plan I will follow - whether I go back to SW or, whether I do SW on my own from home (still have my books etc) or, whether I just do a good ol' calorie count. The only thing I don't like about the calorie counting is that I feel more restricted than on SW for some reason.
Anyway, so, to document my planning and, eventually, my diet, I thought I'd start a new diary. You were all a massive support last time so I'm hoping you might be the same this time.
This WILL be my final attempt, I cannot spend the rest of my life worrying about my shape and size wherever I am. I was sitting on the sofa the other night trying to position my legs to look slimmer. I was at home. Alone. No one could see my legs, but that is what it is coming to. It's funny. I'm not all sad about it, I actually think it's quite funny (ludicrously funny!), it's just I feel it needs to be addressed now before I do get seriously sad about it and end up being in a position where I can't do anything about it because it's got too far... You know?
So... I have from the 1st Jan (although I plan on starting properly when I head back to work - 3rd). That's
10 months
38 weeks
I'm setting myself a goal of 4 stone. I think this might be too much, but I'll see when I get nearer this figure.
That's
56lbs
5.6lbs per month
1.47lbs per week.
I think that it's easily achievable for me and breaking it down like this makes it seem even more so.
So, if you have any hints or tips for me with regards to planning or even the diet itself (even though I'm not entirely sure what I'll be doing - probably SW on my own to start off with), please let me know - I'm open to suggestions!
Thank you all for reading! I tend to wang on a bit so you're probably glad it's done
I've been away for a bit, on the not dieting train. After we returned from holiday in October, I gave up with Slimming World. I'd only lost 13.5lbs since May and I was annoyed. Yes, I was a bit naughty here and there but I expected at least 1st7lbs in that time.
Anyway, so I decided that calorie counting was for me.... And then swiftly stopped counting the calories, because I was getting annoyed that the things that seemed relatively low calorie, were actually more, and if I counted the calories, I couldn't eat them... I know, I'm a bit silly really! And a massive pig.
Anyway, so, although I have only put on 2lb since October (which is actually a miracle - especially as TOTM was last week and I'm a monster during that week, literally eating everything in sight!), I'm going on holiday again in October and I do not want to be the same size as I am now when I go, I was disgusted in myself last time!
It's almost Christmas (where the HELL has this year gone??) and I think I'd be silly to even think about dieting right now (some people might say it would keep me in check over Christmas but, I know what I'm like at this time of year and it's not pretty, diet wise).
I'm starting to plan for the New Year, I know I'll be in the zone by then (I'm almost there now, I just know what we have, treat wise, in the house). I'm not entirely sure yet which plan I will follow - whether I go back to SW or, whether I do SW on my own from home (still have my books etc) or, whether I just do a good ol' calorie count. The only thing I don't like about the calorie counting is that I feel more restricted than on SW for some reason.
Anyway, so, to document my planning and, eventually, my diet, I thought I'd start a new diary. You were all a massive support last time so I'm hoping you might be the same this time.
This WILL be my final attempt, I cannot spend the rest of my life worrying about my shape and size wherever I am. I was sitting on the sofa the other night trying to position my legs to look slimmer. I was at home. Alone. No one could see my legs, but that is what it is coming to. It's funny. I'm not all sad about it, I actually think it's quite funny (ludicrously funny!), it's just I feel it needs to be addressed now before I do get seriously sad about it and end up being in a position where I can't do anything about it because it's got too far... You know?
So... I have from the 1st Jan (although I plan on starting properly when I head back to work - 3rd). That's
10 months
38 weeks
I'm setting myself a goal of 4 stone. I think this might be too much, but I'll see when I get nearer this figure.
That's
56lbs
5.6lbs per month
1.47lbs per week.
I think that it's easily achievable for me and breaking it down like this makes it seem even more so.
So, if you have any hints or tips for me with regards to planning or even the diet itself (even though I'm not entirely sure what I'll be doing - probably SW on my own to start off with), please let me know - I'm open to suggestions!
Thank you all for reading! I tend to wang on a bit so you're probably glad it's done