Thread: Boofaloo's journey to gorgeousness!

Hi Helen,

I just read the whole of your diary and the posts from last year are exactly how I was feeling for the last 3.5years since having my second child. It's scary how similar my thoughts/actions were!

How old is your youngest one? I read somewhere that it takes up to 24 months after birth for a woman's body and mind to get back to normal. Apparently any major decisions we make before that are for wrong reasons and we should re-evaluate at a later date.

I sort of agree with this as I nearly divorced my hubby twice both times about 6-8months after having a child.. But seriously I was just not in the right mindset to address the weight issue and stick to my plans though it lasted longer than 2 years second time round.

But the important thing is you are doing great now and sound really determined!

Btw we are also going to centerparcs end of march and I planned the whole diet plan around it! Which one are you going to?

Kat

P.S. 4 kids?! and you find time to think about yourself?!

Hi Kat

My youngest is just 6 months old. i know what you mean about your body taking time to get over having children. I was just in the right place to sort myself out i suppose - i think it's because before i always used the excuse of having more children as to why i wasnt losing weight and now i know i'm done so i have no more excuses!
I think once you get your head in the right place the battle is so much easier.
I also like the fact i'm not following a diet plan anymore. I am sticking to 1200 calories a day roughly and exercising 3 or 4 times a week. I dont feel deprived cos i can eat what i want and although i am hungry some times for me thats a good thing as it reminds me that it's not a feeling that will kill me. This might sound silly but i'd got so scared of feeling hungry i was eating just in case i got hungry - how mad is that!!!!

I am excited for centerparcs and although i doubt i'll be in the 13s i'll have lost nearly a stone and thats something to be proud of. I am going to stick to my plan on holiday as it's easy to stick to and i with the exercise i'm going to be doing i should have a great loss that week. We are going to Whinfell so if the weather is rubbish we can just stay inside!!!

So today was another good day. I have stuck to my plan and have exercised loads. I had a riding lesson this morning - it was 30 minutes of trot and canter and although i was tired i can feel myself getting fitter. I then groomed a dog for 3 hours - it was the hairiest beast i have ever seen but a complete lamb and was as good as gold.

Anyway so i am really tired and cant wait to get into my bed!!!
night night x

So I'm still plodding on- I am finding this week a little bit tougher as Stephen is away on business. I'm trying to keep busy and as it's only 2 weeks to our holiday keep this in my mind so I don't pig out! I will be so glad to get in to the 13s - I feel like losing this first stone is dragging. I am trying to be patient but patience isn't my strong point!!!!
So i'm concentrating on 1 day at a time- today will be a good day!!

I've lost another couple of pounds which has spurred me on. I am managing to stick to my calorie allowance and have done some exercise so am feeling a lot more positive.
I have a week and a half until i go on holiday - i wont have lost my stone but i am well on my way so i am pleased about that.
I have a hard weekend ahead as i'm going out - i must be good cos i dont want to undo all my hard work!!!

Welli went out and tried to be good, i havent put any weight on but havent lost any either so am a bit fed up as i wanted to be a couple more pounds down by now.
I am back to counting calories which to be honest has been tough today. I feel a bit fed up and didnt feel like counting but i have and i've managed to stick to it today. i hope tomorrow is a bit easier though.
I feel really tired at the moment so havent done any exercise. i know i need to get back into doing some as my weight loss is slowing down a bit.
So need to get going again, get motivated and lose more weight!!

I'm back off my holidays and another pound is gone. It's all going in the right direction but i need to knuckle down and get on with losing another half a stone.
My tracking of my calories has slipped slightly and i am beginning to let a few bits and pieces creep in without counting. I am doing loads of exercise but it wont count for anything unless i get my eating back under control.
I have a mini goal of getting to 13.7lbs by the end of April so thats 9 lbs to lose. I know if i'm strict with myself i can do it.
So back to 100% tomorrow sticking to 1200 calories a day and exercising for 30 minutes.

I've been trying to be good for the last week and have been rewarded with a loss of 3lbs. i am now under 14stone and am thrilled to bits with that. I had a couple of partys at the weekend which threw me a little but I tried my best and managed fine.
I am trying to horse ride 3 times a week and am doing step if i cant or decide not to ride.
I dont think i'll get anywhere near my goal of 13st 7lb by the end of april but i am not too worried. As long as i am losing i'm ok with that.
I defaintely feel like this is becoming a habit now, at first sticking to 1200 calories was hard and i was absolutely starving but now although i stil get hungry i am not ravenous and can relax knowing I will be ok until my next meal.
I am suffering a bit with aching hips and knees. it is a lot better now i've lost a stone and i know it will feel better the more i lose. Having baby number 4 was quite tough on my body but it feels good knowing i am back in control and doing something about my weight and fitness.
When i had lost my stone i treated myself to a long pair of riding boots. They are from a company called welligoggs and they make boots that kind of expand on the calf so they suit a range of width fittings. I nearly cried when i put them on and they fit, i have never been able to get ones that fit before even with expandable legs.
I am loving the app on my iphone which is helping me count my calories, i can honestly say without it i wouldn't have done this well. Its been so simple! Ok so gonna keep plodding on, i'm looking forward to getting into the 12s now!!

Ah excellent- fitting into those boots! roll on the 12s's