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  1. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's SW diary

    1lb off this week, despite five days in NYC! Very pleased (and relieved).
  2. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's SW diary

    1lb off this week. I'm pleased about that, as I've been away on an overnight conference with no food choices, and also went to a concert my daughter was in and the branch of Pret I grabbed my dinner from didn't have any no-bread sandwiches. Turned out the sandwich I picked was 26 syns!!!!! So a...
  3. Spanglymum

    From 16's to 15's

    2lb off for me this week... so I'm off to the 15s. Good luck, everyone - onward and downward!
  4. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's SW diary

    2lb off. 1 stone in two weeks :)
  5. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's SW diary

    I did do a mini-dance on the scales! :rolleyes:;) Not sure what's going on though. I made the mistake of weighing myself yesterday on my home scales, and it only shows a loss of 7lb. Am I just really waterlogged or something?!!! Hope it sorts itself out for next week. Keepthefaith keepthefaith...
  6. Spanglymum

    From 16's to 15's

    Btw why is my ticker not updating? I updated it on Ticker Factory, and it's fine in my profile signature page on here...
  7. Spanglymum

    From 16's to 15's

    Hehe. Maybe just beginner's luck?! What did I eat? Loads of free and superfree as priority at every meal. Making sure I have my HexA and HexB each day. Between 5 and 15 syns - I had one day with 14 syns and another with 13 syns, so I haven't been depriving myself. Loads of water. That's about...
  8. Spanglymum

    From 16's to 15's

    12 lb off!! :eek: I wasn't expecting THAT!! not quite out of the 16s but at this rate (well a more realistic 2lb or so) maybe next week?!
  9. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's SW diary

    12 lb off!!!! :eek: Crikey. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. 1 got my half stone award. Wow.
  10. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's SW diary

    First weigh-in this evening. I am nervous. I have followed the plan pretty well the past four days, but at the start of last week was a bit at sea. We'll see. Even a maintain is good, right?! Feeling good though. I can't believe I can lose weight eating loads of normal, healthy, food. I wish I'd...
  11. Spanglymum

    From 16's to 15's

    Hello, Turkish_Delight! It does feel weird being "allowed" to eat so much food. I am sure I'll get used to it eventually ;). 40.5lb since November is amazing! It's my first weigh in tomorrow evening. I'm optimistic it will be good news (ie a loss) as I've stuck to the plan apart from Tuesday...
  12. Spanglymum

    From 16's to 15's

    Hello, everyone! Can I join? I started SW this week (bit of a bumpy start as I wasn't really sure what I was doing to be honest). I weighed in on Monday at 16st 12.5. It can only get better from here, right??!
  13. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's SW diary

    Ok, so read the books for the first time and now have a bit of a better idea. I guess any positive changes I make are steps in the right direction, even if I don't completely "get" it right away. Bit overwhelmed by the thought of being in it for the long haul... but glad overall that I've started.
  14. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's SW diary

    Hmm. No idea what I'm doing, really. I've not had time to read the books properly so I'm just winging it and trying to be sensible this week. Loads of crazy stuff going on at work and relatives were visiting so I might write off this week and accept a maintain! As long as I don't gain anything...
  15. Spanglymum

    New to here and slimming world

    Hi Juney! I went to my first SW meeting last night and have only just come back to Minimins. I thought it had closed down. I was on it years ago. I've never done SW before but my MIL is on it and has done brilliantly. Here goes! Best of luck to you!
  16. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's SW diary

    Thanks!! :)
  17. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's SW diary

    Hello! This feels like the start of an overwhelmingly long journey - one I've been on before, which makes it doubly daunting. I went to my first SW meeting last night, and weighed in. Ugh. It was worse than I feared. But still, I have faced reality and now I can start to take control. I think...
  18. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum is back!

    I couldn't believe it when I randomly Googled 'Minimins' today and discovered it's back! Well so am I!! Briefly, I was here in 2010/11, when I lost almost six stone on Lighter Life and felt AMAZING. Fast forward to now... I maintained for almost two years but then started to slide... And I'm...
  19. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Was thwarted yesterday - the gym was closed because of a minor flood! Hopefully better luck today...
  20. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Still plodding on... The gym/swimming at lunchtime has been carrying me through. It's not been easy at work at all, but I like a challenge, right? Having some major side effects at the moment so will go back for a review in the next week or so. Still overweight, but in the grand scheme of things...
  21. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    I was off Friday: a weekend away with five other Mums. I've never done that before - only one of the group had, in fact - so it was a real treat for all of us. Lovely! Got back yesterday. I went for a short swim at lunchtime today and a sauna and go in the spa pool. Bliss! :) Tomorrow I'm going...
  22. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Gym today was fab! :) Failed slightly on the "going every day" front... Friday was wfh, Monday had to wfh in the afternoon and do school run, yesterday my boss's boss called a lunchtime meeting I couldn't get out of :rolleyes: - but I went today and it was brilliant. I felt all glowy and mellow...
  23. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    So I went swimming yesterday and then today bit the bullet and signed up for the local gym. They have classes at lunchtimes, and a regular gym and the swimming pool. I've promised myself that I will go every day I'm in the office, even if I just sit in the jacuzzi. My main focus isn't really my...
  24. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Hello! I'm back from DLP and even survived a roller coaster (brave emoticon). It was FUN! It's a very peculiar place, so fake and weird and otherworldly - but no denying we all had fun there. I was glad to get back though. In particular it was fab to pick up our dog from the kennels yesterday...
  25. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Spoke too soon! :sigh: Had a horrible anxiety attack around 3am today. Just so stressed about everything going on at work. I've got people leaving but because of a restructure I can't recruit replacements!!! Have sent an assertive email to my boss and cc-ed his boss so hopefully we'll be able to...
  26. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Back at GP last night for a review of the sertraline. I have to say that apart from a couple of HORRIBLE rebound anxiety attacks since I started, it's starting to work gently I think. I feel less sick with fear/dread and more like I will find solutions to things life throws at me. I was due to...
  27. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    I've been so low of late. Weekend (one night) away with an old school friend, which was lovely in parts but also "triggering" in others. I've known her since I was six, and I realised, seeing her again, how many of my insecurities stem from growing up alongside her. She's a wonderful wonderful...
  28. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Sheer effort of will - but I got through the day and got my draft report done. Blimey!
  29. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Stressed! Just need to get through the day. I can do this. I can. I must!
  30. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Well, been a bit of a couch potato of late. It all got a bit too much for me. I went to the GP and have started a course of sertraline. I've had other SSRIs before but not this one (this one is meant to be very good for anxiety, which is my problem). I was very anxious (irony!) about starting it...
  31. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Been MIA for a while... rebalancing. Just got so much on at work I don't know where to start and then all the chaos in my head and getting a bit overwhelmed really. I will plug away at things and get through it and it will be fine. Ended up getting a prescription from the GP last week - by phone...
  32. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Sleep, that knits up this ravell'd sleave of care...
  33. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Been a bit of a maelstrom of emotions over the past week and completely lost my "centre". So I've been eating and drinking whatever and whenever, not getting to bed at a good time and not exercising. So I feel rubbish! The trigger? My MIL deciding to come for a long weekend. This is fine - she...
  34. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Cycling on Saturday was terrifying but good :D. Just need more practice now I think. I went for a run this morning - get me! It's so much easier to not have the mental debate with myself, and just GO. I want to build up to a regular habit of going every alternate day - but missed yesterday as I...
  35. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Not sure what's got into me but I decided last night to start running in the mornings rather than trying to fit it in in the evening after a busy day when I'm tired and just want to veg out. Woke up this morning at 3am lol - managed to get a bit more sleep though and finally went out at 6:20 for...
  36. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Back on low carb without any trouble the past couple of days: it feels good in fact :). Also liking that I seem to have (hope I'm not tempting fate here) actually shaken off some of my diet "should/must" stress with this way of approaching things. Focusing on sleep, moving more, but not...
  37. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Well... I blew the low carb a bit, really. Not the end of the world, but need/want to get back on track again - might mean a couple of days of headaches and grumpiness I guess. In other news - I've been runnning - twice! and liked it!!?!! Bizarre. I'm totally rubbish at it, but I'm doing...
  38. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Well, slept a bit longer today: woke at 1am but managed to get back to sleep til 3am, which means I've had just over five hours' sleep, which isn't too bad. Big storm overnight (and still blowing now - I can hear the convoys of snow plows (deliberately US spelling there!). I went to Ground Zero...
  39. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    What DOES help is having got a lot of work done this morning so I feel more on top of things. I quite like staying in hotels on my own - pity the jetlag prevented me sleeping last night because otherwise it's quite blissful! (Much nicer than the grotty place I stayed in last time!)...
  40. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Struggling with massive insecurity and lack of confidence. What's that about? Had a big weep at my husband on Friday - just overwhelmed with everything - kind of "stop the bus I want to get off". I feel so trapped. Only reason I feel this bad is because I'm scared of my big meetings on Tuesday -...
  41. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Right - one down and four more to go. The meeting yesterday went ok. I'm stressing about my own performance in it but people have said it was useful. Stayed up til 11 last night finishing my lecture notes. Having doubts about that too, but soldiering on regardless. Then I've got stats and an...
  42. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Still lacking energy. This isn't good! I took my iron this morning and will take another one this afternoon. Just feel like everything is such an effort at the moment. I'm (weirdly) sleeping better than I have done in years I think - but not waking up refreshed. Maybe I just have to accept I'm...
  43. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Looks like the reports of the storm in NY were a bit over the top and they missed the worst of it... phew! (famous last words) Still low. Taken some iron. Maybe this is normal for the time of year? I need to crank up my daylight lamp - but I never seem to get time. SO MUCH TO DO. I am so so so...
  44. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Sorry for the lack of posting. Had a "meh" day on Friday - not sure what got into me but a complete lack of energy and oomph. Then over the weekend I just felt really down off and on. No idea what the problem is - I just feel really low somehow. I am sticking to my guns but my trousers aren't...
  45. Spanglymum

    Help - Advice, Thinking of switching fr Lipotrim - Atkins

    So pleased to hear you found Atkins and are enjoying it! I'm doing lchf (similar to Atkins) and feel the same. (I had even bought myself some Exante shakes to do 5:2, having forgotten how high in carbs they are (I'm very carb-sensitive too). I've parked that idea for now.) It feels brilliant to...
  46. Spanglymum

    Where he heck is everyone??

    Hear, hear! If anyone is in any doubt, read Gary Taubes' books. He references lots of the research and debunks the myths (What's 'S&P', dietninja?)
  47. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Hubby has been hogging the duvet all night in his sleep so I'm freezing and knackered! News just in though is I think this woe might be working!! Imagine if I've found a way, finally, with real food? The door of the prison opens... Clinq, good luck with your dentistry/construction project...
  48. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    So THAT's why my breakfast tasted so darned good this morning: carbs in sausages! Doh! Rookie mistake :o. Two sausages with green peppers, onions, mushrooms and a mound of lettuce. Nom-tastic, but more than half my 20g carbs for the day. Have since discovered that the ASDA "gluten free" sausages...
  49. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Keeping on keeping on (as they say). Early(ish) night last night: 9:20pm, and sticking to low carb. I haven't been tempted to deviate, actually - apart from the odd "ooh that would be nice" thought about random carb-y things - but easy enough to dismiss. This is lovely, but I'm impatient! I now...
  50. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    TOTM started last night - two weeks late, but I'll have that, given that I had six months with nothing last year, which prompted all kinds of "oh no is this perimenopause?" panics. Also no pain - which is very unusual for me. Still feeling low. Not sure what that's about - other than maybe I am...
  51. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Tired last night but refused to go to bed. What's wrong with me? Stayed up til 10pm (am such a rebel). I guess the evening after the girls are in bed is my time ... And there isn't very much of it left if I go to bed at 8:30-9pm. But I'm up again at 5am so something's gotta give! I do resent...
  52. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Funny that I'm feeling so good on low carb but also so tired!! Like I put my daughters to bed last night and fell asleep on my own bed at 8pm!!! I think it's my body repairing itself. That needs sleep I suppose. I had the funniest dreams last night too - very literal: breaking out of a...
  53. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    It's weird: I thought I cared about the weight/size (and I do) but I could see myself carrying on with this woe just because I feel so WELL on it! It's as if I've been suffering from a deficiency for years: saturated fat deficiency!! And I don't need to eat that much to feel satiated, which...
  54. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Felt low last night, like this is just too big a mountain to climb (again). Tired this morning too, despite a good nights' sleep. I guess I'm hefting quite a bit of excess weight around, however much ketosis helps with stabilising energy levels, so it's going to be tiring just day-to-day. I...
  55. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Yes, me too. I remember really noticing when I did LL how I habitually used food/drink to prolong the evening and postpone going to bed. It's amazing what we forget along the way, isn't it? I'm still learning though - last night and the night before I was tired at 9pm but still stayed up to...
  56. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    So funny - after saying I wasn't hungry, suddenly I WAS :D Is this how "normal" people's appetites work?! I'm not complaining. Anyway, I had planned ahead and had two boiled eggs and some spinach with me (and a jar of mayo in the company fridge). It's interesting, though, how self-conscious I...
  57. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Hungry hungry hungry last night (after saying 'peace descends'). I stuck to low carb though. I deliberately had quite a fatty dinner (ooh doesn't that sound appealing?! Lol) and woke this morning slightly nauseous and not in the mood for food at all. Ooh. Ketosis?! I did have some sticks...
  58. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Ah I see, dietninja. That makes sense. But as I'm going to be mixing "fast" (ie pack) days with low carb days I think I'd better be careful. Packs are a useful tool but I don't think I'll do a whole day of them necessarily - or if I do I will space them out very carefully. I am very...
  59. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    I wrote a big post yesterday and it got swallowed! I hate it when that happens. Anyway – not a huge amount to report other than that I am pootling along ok. I have been hungry at times, which I wasn’t expecting, and I think this is where I took a mis-step last time: not eating enough fat. It’s...
  60. Spanglymum

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    12lb is fabulous! Well done!! Sent from my HTC One using MiniMins.com mobile app
  61. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Lost a huge post on the train :-( Briefly - this is good! It seems to be working, equilibrium-wise! Back later with a proper post... Have a great day, everyone!
  62. Spanglymum

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I used to do graph paper too, and Altair Design pads. I actually bought a couple and some new felt tips for Christmas for one of my friends :). Must get some for me!
  63. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Very tired last night but didn't sleep as well as the previous two nights. I went to bed at 8:30 (!) but had a very fitful night. I think that might have been TOO early lol. Feeling less bloated today though, and proud of what I've achieved the past few days. I could still be mainlining carbs...
  64. Spanglymum

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I love colouring! (Coming out of lurk mode...) :-)
  65. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    I think I've eaten too much today but it was all low carb and at dinner time I was quite content with a small portion. Told myself I could go back for more but didn't want to. Not tempted at all by sweet things or alcohol this evening so I must be doing something right! I feel soooooooooo fat...
  66. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    I didn't realise how much a problem anxiety was for me until the six months or so I spent in ketosis, where my anxiety levels were much reduced and I noticed the difference. I'm known for being very calm at work - but that's not the same as not being anxious - I just keep it very controlled and...
  67. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Trying to buoy myself up today and just keep on keeping on. I'm not so much concerned about food, which is surprising. I'm more concerned about managing my anxiety levels (which is something I used to use food indirectly for a lot). I've read loads of "mindfulness" stuff last year and am trying...
  68. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    I totally agree with you on not "denying" yourself things - that's definitely my mindset this time around. I had a bit of a wobble yesterday lunchtime as I was tired and hungry and remembered I had some dark chocolate in my rucksack - but I said to myself I'd get lunch and take a break first...
  69. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    I'm pleased with myself today: gone straight from mainlining carbs and alcohol to a normal low carb day and it wasn't particularly difficult, apart from some mind games with myself just before lunch. And I'm due on. Is there a 'hero' emoticon?! Lol. Hubby kind of wanted me to crack this eve...
  70. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Thanks, Becks and DietNinja! Haven't quite done as planned this morning as I skipped breakfast (first day back in the office) and then bought porridge from the canteen - but it was fruit porridge not syrup at least. And part of what I'm trying to do is to be kind to myself and not stress. It's a...
  71. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Thanks, Becky. It's difficult, isn't it? Well done on coming back and trying again. What's the hypnoband you have? I tried a couple of hypnosis things last year but I think I've been so all over the place, beating myself up about the regain and then eating in defiance (if that makes sense?) that...
  72. Spanglymum

    2015 here I come!

    Hello! I have a longgggg history of yo-yo dieting through the years. Currently I feel mahoosive again, which after losing almost 6 stone on LL three and a bit years ago is very depressing. Anyway. After that success with vlcd I maintained well using a low carb approach until a mince pie found me...
  73. Spanglymum

    fitbit...what is it?Is it worth it?

    I have a FitBit One :)
  74. Spanglymum

    fitbit...what is it?Is it worth it?

    I love mine! I've had it since April this year and have increased my steps from a woeful average of about 4500 a day to 9500 or more a day without really trying. It definitely isn't a 'gimmick'. It won't necessarily help you lose weight of course. What it does do is give you accurate data, which...
  75. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Hi Debbi. Thanks for asking after me. I'm fine. Fat, but fine lol. I went back to LL last Wednesday but my heart isn't in it. I am just so weary of the whole thing. Sick of beating myself up. Sick of trying to stay on packs. Sick of feeling like the odd one out at home. Just sick of it. Sad that...
  76. Spanglymum

    fitbit...what is it?Is it worth it?

    I have a FitBit one. I used to track steps with my phone but don't always have my bag with me so the FitBit is fab. I clip it on my bra and forget about it. When I started out I was averaging about 6,000 steps a day. This past week I've been doing twice that, and more. It really is motivating! I...
  77. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Well. Bit of an epic crisis (is there any other sort?!) ensued. Wow. Thing is, I did Lighter Life kind of on the surface, when I did it before. I'd never done a vlcd, so the joy of seeing the weight come off just kept me going, without believing I needed to go deeper. So I thought I'd gone...
  78. Spanglymum

    Any Londoners fancy a weekly meetup n chat/support group for eachother?

    I would love to meet up too, but that's the start of my two-week-and-a-bit break! Maybe we can meet up when I'm back in the office in early September? It was fab meeting you both and I do hope we can do it reasonably regularly. I've had various "epiphanies" in the past couple of weeks so need to...
  79. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    I have tried to assert myself but it hasn't changed anything. How do I get a good outcome from this for me? Help!! Have been eating and drinking all over the place and feel a mess because of it but I am a mess of emotions and anger at the moment and don't know where to turn. Apparently I am...
  80. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Still really really upset this morning. Husband thinks I'm being unreasonable. I just wanted a lovely two week break with my girls. It's been trampled all over without the courtesy of asking me. I so angry and hurt and unhappy. This just isn't fair. I work so so so hard all year and just wanted...
  81. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Oh dear. It gets worse! I have ten days booked off in August. Husband announces today that his mum and her (difficult) partner are coming for five of them!!!! No discussion. It's booked. They're coming. The worst part is this is exactly what happened last year and I was just as dismayed and...
  82. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Hmm. Back to the GP for Prozac I think. I thought I was ok without it but maybe not!! Sent from my HTC One using MiniMins.com mobile app
  83. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Just been so down recently. Worn out and fed up and tired and unhappy. Like what's the point?! I got the job... But I'm still fat, and still missing my girls with the long days of commuting and my husband still has MS and I want to rant... What happened to all my creative ambitions? Why do I let...
  84. Spanglymum

    Any Londoners fancy a weekly meetup n chat/support group for eachother?

    I'm in London next Tuesday and Friday if anyone is around for a coffee at lunchtime near KX?
  85. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Well, I got through the day ok yesterday. In fact I had a meeting with one of the other newly-promoted people and he was great. He's struggling in exactly the same ways I am! After three years of being in a management structure where (a) I had no real authority/autonomy and (b) no peers so it...
  86. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Just read that back and I really am blooming lucky, aren't I?!
  87. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Monday. Sigh. That's the problem with having lovely weekends! It's sunny at least, which helps, and I'm doing my smaller commute today, and will try to get the earlier train home and my mum is coming up to town for coffee at lunchtime so it's all good really but oh, I love my family and wish I...
  88. Spanglymum

    half my weight to drop - Yes I Can !

    Lovely post, very positive! Well done xx
  89. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Well I was an accident waiting to happen yesterday, and with the knackeredness and then today a big baptism to go to I've had another weekend off plan. I know I won't lose doing this and am just prolonging things, but on the other hand I feel I'm 'living' rather than 'dieting', which is kind-of...
  90. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Weird. Been very very tired all week. Not just 'tired' but bone-achingly exhausted. Went to bed at 8:30 last night and got nine hours. But still completely wiped out. I think it's because of TOTM. Anyway, now at swimming pool for my daughters' lessons and actually lightheaded and dizzy. I've...
  91. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Pleased to report I have been on plan 100% since Monday, with no inclination to waver apart from a moment on Thursday when I made a minor social faux pas and was briefly tempted by some peanuts that are stored in the car. Resisted though and very glad I did. Someone said that she uses the memory...
  92. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    0.6lb off, which isn't bad as it's TOTM today and I had the weekend off plan.
  93. Spanglymum

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I think learning to drive is one of the hardest things I've ever done, partly because it's completely different to anything else - and paradoxically it's only once you stop 'thinking' about it that you can actually do it! Passed 1st time at 17 (get me lol) but then didn't drive apart from a...
  94. Spanglymum

    The dreaded bridesmaid dress diet!

    Brilliant loss, cheeky! Well done!
  95. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    100% yesterday as well. Weigh in today. Given that I also have pmt I don't have high hopes, but at least I'm back on it. Hubby went for his pre-op assessment yesterday for his annual procedure. He's pleased to report he's 81kg - exactly the same as last year. Ooh I'm so jealous!!! (Which is...
  96. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Happy to report I've been 100% today, as planned. Got a big day tomorrow as my new boss is over from the US so I'm getting up early to be at the office by 8am (my choice). Tomorrow might be a bit more taxing, plan wise, but I'm determined to get back on track ASAP.
  97. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Had a really fab day, thanks! We went to the local garden centre (I'm SO rock 'n' roll) at lunchtime - they have a lovely restaurant - and they've just changed their menu. I had baked aubergine and parmesan with an undressed green salad. Ok so I went a bit 'off road' with carbs in the evening...
  98. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Well, that didn't quite go to plan lol :8) had a nice evening with my hubby and didn't go TOO mental. Decided to have a day off today as well, but keeping it reasonably low carb. Back on it tomorrow.
  99. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Needing to dig a bit deeper today as it's the weekend, which means preparing all the meals for the family, and I'm tired from a busy week and it's my birthday tomorrow so I could justify almost anything if I put my mind to it. But I'm not. I'm on it 100% and was yesterday too, with no 'real'...
  100. Spanglymum

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Ditto!! Hope all ok an you've just been too busy to post xx
  101. Spanglymum

    Any Londoners fancy a weekly meetup n chat/support group for eachother?

    When I'm in London I work at King's Cross (used to work in Bastwick St many years ago, just around the corner from Old St!) I love singing too but am without choir at the moment although I'm a COLC alumnus so sometimes sing with them when they need to boost numbers.
  102. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Ooh no I need to adjust my sidebar as the official weight was 1kg heavier! 85.8 Anyway... I'm in the zone. At that stage where you start to believe the perseverance will pay off and I will get back into some old favourite clothes by October if not sooner. This is a nice feeling! Went to Monty...
  103. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Weighed myself this morning, as I was getting a bit anxious about tonight's result, because of the while constipation issue and having gone off plan 84.8!! I expect it will be a bit more this evening but at least the scales are moving DOWN again. And that's 10kg off in five weeks. Pleased with...
  104. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Yes, it's a beautiful morning here too. Feeling good. I went to Primark yesterday and bought two new maxi dresses (totally loving the maxidress-and-sandals combo for hot days in the office). I got an 18 even though they are stretchy because they look a lot better, and I'm ok with that. (I was...
  105. Spanglymum

    half my weight to drop - Yes I Can !

    Just found your diary. Wow! You are an inspiration. Thank you for being so open. It sounds like you are totally in the right place for this. Very perceptive insights into your self sabotage as well. I will definitely be following your journey. I have a feeling it will be amazing! X
  106. Spanglymum

    Any Londoners fancy a weekly meetup n chat/support group for eachother?

    I'd love to join you but by the time I finish work on the days I'm in London I just want to get home to my family. If you ever do lunchtime meet ups though please let me know! (Am actually back on LL after false starts with Exante, Cambridge and SnS!) good luck btw, Tara. If you've got to day...
  107. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Well, yesterday I was low and tired but I still stuck to plan. Really pleased with that. I even got a couple of 'ooh you're looking slim!' comments at work?!? Yay! Must be doing something right. Today will be very busy but I have an easier commute as it's a London day. Makes the whole thing...
  108. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Right back on it again this morning as planned. No excuses. I feel surprisingly sad about having gone off plan, although I still think it was the right thing to do in the circumstances. I'm fighting 'failure' thoughts. Thing is, it wasn't about 'breaking the diet'. It's not like I had massive...
  109. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Well, in the end I decided to eat food over the weekend while doing the treatment. I haven't gone mad. Haven't even slightly felt the urge to binge at all. That's not what this is about. I was quite happy on abstinence. Just need need need to get this all sorted out. It's been terrible! Starting...
  110. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Thanks so much for that link, Clinq! Perfect! I'm in the process of registering and then may very well start up a 'mums working full time' group locally. Still dosing myself and hoping to sort this out over the weekend. I'm meant to be doing the Race for Life tomorrow. Might be walking it at...
  111. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    I really am just taking this one day at a time at the moment. I neeeeeed to get the constipation thing sorted out and then I think I will feel a whole lot better. I have medically-diagnosed IBS and also a colon issue (nice!) so do have a tendency that way at the best of times. Being on iron...
  112. Spanglymum

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    I hear you on the WTF. I stuck to LL 100% and had another STS yesterday!! I was so cross. Spent the whole meeting fantasising about the binge I was going to have because it obviously isn't working and what's the point etc etc. Forced myself to get a drink of water when I got home and go to bed...
  113. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    I was so tempted to go off plan last night. Really frustrated and angry actually. Another sts? Really?! But I made myself go to bed. It is what it is. Very very frustrating though. Realised one of my things is I'm lonely. I have lovely old friends but they all live hundreds of miles away and I...
  114. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Stayed the same!? :-(
  115. Spanglymum

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Hi, beelishy - bit of a lurker here. I love your thread - you're so honest! Just wanted to say I'm trying to be a good mother, and a carer to my DH with MS, and work 40+ hours a week and commute over 4 hours a day. It nearly killed me earlier this year and for the first time in my life I was...
  116. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Fourth week weigh-in today. I've been quite low off and on this past few days. I've realised, like I did the first time, that I give myself a "lift" from time to time with sugar or carbs - not just an energy lift, but a mood lift too. I want to find more sustainable alternatives. I thought...
  117. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    After all that whingeing yesterday I had a reality check last night. My husband got so overheated in bed that his legs were completely paralysed. He couldn't get out of bed to go to the bathroom to use a catheter so ended up struggling on the bed and I had to get a basin. It was truly terrible...
  118. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Feeling really low today. Not sure what my problem is, as the day itself is going reasonably well and I'm working from the London office for once so I should get home tonight at a more civilised hour. I just feel so damned FAT!!!!!!!!! Really cross with myself for letting this happen again. I...
  119. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    It isn't that far to church, thankfully. I'm still quite wobbly! I hear you on central London. I don't know how people with no experience can risk their lives on the Boris bikes! Mind you I surprised an elderly couple walking through the park. I wasn't going that fast actually. Apologised...
  120. Spanglymum

    2 WEEK 100% CHALLENGE: Start date 25/05/14

    Hello, Laura, selphie and fraufrau. Still 100% here! I hope you're back in the zone, fraufrau, after your difficult couple of weeks.
  121. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Bit grumpy today. I need to do something about the balance of my weekends. I often feel like I spend the while time making sure everyone else has a good one and getting knackered and resentful in the process. I have found it challenging sticking to plan today, although the temptations have never...
  122. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Someone said to me at lunchtime that you can tell already that my diet is working. Yay for positive strokes! Long way to go yet but I'm on my way.
  123. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Friday! :-) Got a big lunch at work today to mark a couple of things (can't say what as it might be obvious where I work!). Anyway, one of the team phoned me yesterday to say the restaurant doesn't do green tea and would chamomile or fruit tea be ok? How sweet to have checked! I said no thanks...
  124. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Thanks. Today I'm trying (and failing) to not let jealousy get the better of me. One of the people who used to work for me is suddenly being all overenthusiastic about her new boss (who she used to complain about) and it's really annoying me. I feel quite hurt, and also a bit disappointed in...
  125. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    7lb!!! Woop woop!
  126. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    I'll tell the 444 story another time (she says, trying to build suspense even though only one or two people may in fact be reading this!) Last night was fab. I went to my first ever swimming lesson. For years I have wanted to learn to do the crawl, but because of my poor eyesight, and not...
  127. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    I have another tale too... About 444 lol.
  128. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Thanks. It can be such a mental battle, can't it? Thing is, when I'm around carbs, the battle goes away because I just capitulate. That's the 'relief' of sugar/flour addiction, isn't it? The brief opiate high that feels so good when you're tired, and low. I am so glad to be doing this again...
  129. Spanglymum

    2 WEEK 100% CHALLENGE: Start date 25/05/14

    Still honking away here... wednesday this week will mark three weeks 100%. How's everyone else doing?
  130. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Splitting headache - again. Had one all day Friday and most of Saturday. Cleared up yesterday but was back by bedtime. Woke up and as bad as ever. Not good! I am drinking plenty of water (even worried yday I had maybe drunk too much water) and am having an occasional coffee as I thought it might...
  131. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Haircut is fabulous! I will be back to that salon! Really struggled all day yesterday. I knew I wasn't going to cave (which I think means I must be in ketosis) so the thoughts of what I could eat we're just kind of abstract - but they were still there. I was just all grumpy yesterday and trying...
  132. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Well, my new role should get announced early next week, which will be great. No more 'international woman of mystery' lol. I'm feeling weirdly low though. Very odd. I just don't seem to be able to get cheery at all. I just feel flat and sort-of sad, all the time. I'm not depressed - I have...
  133. Spanglymum

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hi, Blonde. What a year! Sounds like you have really been through the mill, one way and another. I am so pleased to hear you have a new job that you love. Work takes up so much of our lives and it's dreadful what a bad working environment can do to your health (I know whereof I speak!) I'm very...
  134. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Thanks for the sympathy, Clinquant, and for reminding me about Cambridge second week, which I'd forgotten. I haven't given up the ghost and am still plodding on. Thing is, I really want this, I really want to get back into all my size 12s again, and lapsing isn't going to help. I know this but...
  135. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Gained?!!! 4.8oz (yes, 0.3 of a pound), which to my mind must be water retention as I haven't had anything off plan and have been religious about it, apart from that one extra pack. I feel discouraged though. I'm putting it down as a STS. Looking for a few lb next week once TOTM is over. Find...
  136. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    PMT (she intoned, darkly). That explains the 'hunger'! Feeling a bit sorry for myself today. Took part of my team on a tour of our new offices and caught sight of myself reflected in the window. Kind of like 'but I've been dieting for two weeks. I can't still be that fat!' Which I know is...
  137. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Thanks, Sukie and Clinquant. The job means a lot to me. I thought at one point I was going to have to leave as work stress was affecting my health but in the end it's all worked out amazingly. I was 'hungry' yesterday. I can't put my finger on why. I was desperate for food after my porridge...
  138. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Sticking to it... Weekends can be difficult at times, because of cooking for the family. It will be fine it will be fine it will be fine. Also VERY constipated (TMI). I have been on megadoses of Movicol to try to - ahem - get things moving. So a fun weekend lol. What I didn't tell you was that...
  139. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    10lb!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  140. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Years of self-loathing cancelled out with one kind, throwaway, comment on the train just now from a colleague who many years ago, I went to school with. "But you were always naturally slim, weren't you, growing up?" Oh. My. God. My Mum put me on my first diet aged 13 as I had hit 10 stone (I...
  141. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Feeling quite up and down at the moment. Taking on this new role at work in some ways has been like a new lease of life. I was really stuck in my old role and it's great to have proper ownership and responsibility again. But on the other hand there is a huge amount to sort out and I feel a bit...
  142. Spanglymum

    2 WEEK 100% CHALLENGE: Start date 25/05/14

    Honk for the past few days (I've lost count!). Day seven today - nearly done.
  143. Spanglymum

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Hello! I imagine I will be talking to myself on here for quite a while as I know the LL area tends to be less busy than other bits of Minimins, but I want to start a diary and am on LL so here I am! I'm a returner. After maintaining a six stone weight loss successfully for two years or so I let...
  144. Spanglymum

    Keeping it off

    I lost weight in 2010-11 (six stone) and kept it off for two years with low carbing. I did have a blip but got it back under control quickly. However, all kinds of things have been difficult for me in my last job and I found myself forgetting the LL lessons and comfort eating and drinking my way...
  145. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Ooh I think ketosis may be here. Apart from a mega-dip in energy about 2pm today (I actually fell asleep in a chair!) I've had loads of oomph. Even dusted down my bike and suggested to the girls we go to the local park for a bit. Then made a v creative and healthy dinner for everyone (my...
  146. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    I'm going to start (yet another) new thread in the LL Diaries bit, as I'm not 'healthy eating at the moment'. Am thinking of a name change too... But will let anyone following know the new 'me' :-)
  147. Spanglymum

    2 WEEK 100% CHALLENGE: Start date 25/05/14

    Hope you're back on it again ok, ni79
  148. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Well! This morning another revelation of sorts. Took eldest daughter to her swimming lesson and had SUCH a bad headache. OMG!!! Felt like my head was about to explode. I guess I'm heading into ketosis, which is fab, but OUCH. Had a think about it and wondered if it could also be...
  149. Spanglymum

    2 WEEK 100% CHALLENGE: Start date 25/05/14

    Honk for today. Day three.
  150. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Struggled this afternoon but have not allowed myself to slip. Tough day, which started with a work conflict to sort out, and then juggling my old and new jobs (long story), speech for someone leaving (who I haven't known very long), then an interview for a different job, which I feel I performed...
  151. Spanglymum

    2 WEEK 100% CHALLENGE: Start date 25/05/14

    Honk for me too yesterday (and the weeing lol)
  152. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    How much am addicted to using food as a tranquilliser? Blimey. I hadn't realised when doing 5:2... because this feels more of a commitment, it seems I've been fighting food thoughts all afternoon. I haven't succumbed (go me!) and I know it will pass (if all else fails - v early night) - but it's...
  153. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Day two has dawned and I feel beautifully calm. Aaaaaaah.
  154. Spanglymum

    2 WEEK 100% CHALLENGE: Start date 25/05/14

    Please count me in! (and honk for today)
  155. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Ok. So I relaxed a bit - my last week before Total. I've gained five pounds???!!! How is that even possible?! Anyway. Today was a perfect day of packs, water and green tea. Day one - done. Group was small but good tonight. Game playing... Food for thought, definitely. Clinquant, thanks for...
  156. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Hello! So on Wednesday I'm starting eight weeks of LL Total. I am also transferring (next Monday)to a different part of the business to start a new, interim, role - running a project for the next nine months or so. I also have a job interview this week for a more senior role as well (same...
  157. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    By the way, I actually got an apology from my husband re the 'screaming' incident, and flowers, and my dinner cooked for me! Assertiveness works, evidently! ;-)
  158. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Well, this week I'm pleased to report a 0.4lb gain. Pleased because my hubby and I went to two posh restaurants this weekend, and stayed in a hotel and had cooked breakfasts, so I'm really happy the gain is so small. I must have been making some good choices!! So, one more week of 5:2 (bank...
  159. Spanglymum

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hi, Blonde! So so good to hear from you, although I am sorry things have been difficult. It will be great to catch up with you again on here when you feel the time is right. You are in my thoughts. Be kind to yourself xx
  160. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Lost 1.5lb! We talked a lot at group last night about assertiveness. I do think I know how to be assertive. But my husband doesn't like it. He got really upset this morning, saying I had been 'screaming' at him, which just is not true!! I did query a few things he did which normally I would...
  161. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    I'll have a look at that, thanks. You have a great track record of recommending good resources! :-) Just had another chance to exercise my assertiveness muscles. I'm on the train to work and catching up on work emails. Just checked my phone. Next time I won't react at all - but this time I...
  162. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Did my packs today too - so that's my two days done. Weigh in is tomorrow. I'm not expecting a loss. Slightly worried I may have gained again (0.4lb last week but then turned out I was premenstrual). I just seem to get so bloated all the time. I sometimes wonder if doing lighter life really...
  163. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    So - all my bloods were normal (hollow laugh). Well, it would be good to be grateful, but who am I trying to kid? I'm annoyed and frustrated. All this pain for all these years and nothing. Nothing wrong with me. Hmm. Finally got my period today - three months late :confused:. So four periods...
  164. Spanglymum

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    I've sent a PM to Slenda and will let you know if I hear anything.
  165. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Thanks, both. I appreciate your support. Things are good. Still trying to be mindful and properly observe what's going on for me emotionally and physiologically. Yesterday I had a horribly sore tummy. At one point I thought I finally had PMT (haven't had a period since Feb) but no. I had a...
  166. Spanglymum

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Does anyone know what happened to BlondeLogic? I miss her :(
  167. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    <edited> Some things aren't for a public forum, even if posted under a pseudonym, and even if they have a direct impact on my ability to stick to a diet. Had second thoughts about this topic so have redacted.
  168. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    First weigh in and I'm 0.4lb up. I'm not trying to lose weight at the moment, just get back into being more mindful, but it was still a bit disappointing after a two day fast. Well, if I'm honest, almost a two day fast. I cracked yesterday. What's more, I know exactly why... <edited>
  169. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    I've got quite a few packs left over too - so have been toying with the idea of doing 4:3 instead of Total in a few weeks' time, as I could buy two days of packs from LL each week and gradually use up slim and save packs for the third day. It's been a bit of an eye opener, yesterday and today...
  170. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Are you completely fasting on your fast days, dietninja? Or using vlcd packs?
  171. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Actually, does tea and coffee have to be black on your fast days?
  172. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Well... it's day 6 of 7 and I'm finally having one of my two "fast" days lol. Go figure :rolleyes:. I had some kind of major denial/rebellion thing going on at the start of the week since the group. The group session itself was fab, but then when it came to actually changing my behaviour in any...
  173. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    No - we just had a group conversation about what we think constitutes "eating sensibly" ie for the five days. I feel strangely calm. I've not decided which days will be my fast days yet. Tomorrow might be one of them. This chimes so well with what I'd already been doing: eating more mindfully...
  174. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Really lovely to go back to the group this evening and feel understood. I'm going to do 5:2 for a couple of weeks (until after my husband's birthday) and then am planning to do Total as I know it works for me with the weekly accountability. I was worried beforehand about going back and feeling...
  175. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Phoenyx, Hi! Yes, I remember you! good to 'see' you. Clinquant, you sound (as always) very sensible. But I know the battle between 'manageable and sensible weight' versus 'I've bloomin got this far so am not going to stop now' is a difficult one. I went for goal and did actually manage it for...
  176. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    I think you just reply to the thread, Carrie, and then it should automatically get added to your "subscribed threads" list. Well, I've tried to persuade myself that going it alone is do-able but I just keep gaining and I can't seem to sort myself out at all. In a fit of near-desperation I...
  177. Spanglymum

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Hello! I've been on Minimins for aeons (or so it seems) and my story is long and tortuous. I won't bore you with the backstory right now. But... Here I am. I had a health scare recently: stress and serious anaemia. A wake-up call to stop messing around with vlcd packs and yoyo dieting. So my...
  178. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    I'm back and am moving over to the healthy eating boards. I may have done so many diets in the past few years, but I've also been learning about myself, so none of the experiences have been wasted. Having been very ill this year though I decided I needed a gentler, more sustainable, approach...
  179. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Hi everyone. So sweet that you have been checking in for me. In the end I crumbled today and went back to my GP and got a fit note. I have never done this before but enough is enough. Went on a business trip to Swansea and after a four and a half hour drive last night was completely wiped. Burst...
  180. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Hiya, everyone. Mum is on the mend, thank goodness. Hopefully should be going home tomorrow. I've been all over the place foodwise but will start CWP again in the next few weeks. Healthwise, I'm seeing a GP on Saturday as I'm currently on my fourth VERY HEAVY period in eight weeks, which just...
  181. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Yes it's been horrible. Fingers crossed she is responding well to treatment but at her age (85) progress is very gradual, which is frustrating her. I have a lot on my plate (and not just because I'm off packs, ho ho). Just been part of a three-person panel discussion at the British Library on...
  182. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Now in hospital Sent from my HTC One using MiniMins.com mobile app
  183. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Thanks, guys. I'm not worried about myself today after all as my Mum called me at 7:30am to say she'd had a fall and couldn't get up. She's really not very well at all - very weak and laboured breathing. I'm a bit scared (she's 85). The out of hours doctor was great, and I'm booking her a home...
  184. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Won't be honking for a day or two as have come off plan to nip a horrible tonsil thing in the bud (I hope) xx Sent from my HTC One using MiniMins.com mobile app
  185. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Taking a couple of days off. I wouldn't advocate this as a strategy but am poorly, again! Swollen tonsils and can hardly speak. Want to have honey and lemon and homemade soups. Probably not ideal but given I was ill for three weeks just before Christmas because I didn't look after myself I want...
  186. Spanglymum

    Is anyone starting Cambridge January 2014? Lets support each other!

    Oh, how disappointing, Fay! Wonder what's up? Water retention? You might be about to have a big "whoosh". It does also get slower the closer you get to goal and you're getting near, aren't you? I lost weight in chunks when I was on Lighter Life years ago so maybe this will be the same for you...
  187. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Yes, indeed! I had six sessions of psychotherapy last year, and it was brilliant, but expensive. I didn't feel right continuing with it as it was straining our family budget (my husband doesn't work because he has multiple sclerosis). Only thing is it opened some doors into a long-forgotten...
  188. Spanglymum

    Is anyone starting Cambridge January 2014? Lets support each other!

    Week three weigh in last night and another 3lb down, giving a loss of 1st 5lb in three weeks.
  189. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Still bit down - hubby thinks I should go back on the Prozac. But weirdly I feel more 'real' than I have in ages. Thing is, I'm used to masking my emotions with food or antidepressants, but now I'm just me. My commute is in fact tiring. My job is stressful and not particularly rewarding. These...
  190. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Thanks, Liz and Dream. Well trying not to be disappointed because actually it's not that bad but I want more, dammit!! Lol. Three pounds. That takes me to 1st 5lb in three weeks, and also got me my 10% prize (which I didn't know existed!!) I think this week is hard because the reality hits...
  191. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Off to third week weigh in this evening... Wish me luck!!
  192. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for Tuesday: day 20.
  193. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Thanks. Had a mixed night: stress dreams and woken up several times by a very sore throat (and my younger daughter, who has the same, bless her). Biiiiig presentation today, lots of meetings, then biiiiig conference call for a panel I'm on next week (exciting but also scary) then lecturing...
  194. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Feel v low. Probably just tired. Bloated and convinced I won't have lost because of occasional sugar free chewing gum. Glum glum glum. Will sleep and see how things look in the morning.
  195. Spanglymum

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    I tried bars this week - just took three - and though they were nice they were (as I half-expected) far too triggering for me, so I'm not going to have them again. I'm happy with porridges and rice pudding and soups mainly (hot things because I'm so cold!!) I've been tired too. I keep hoping to...
  196. Spanglymum

    Is anyone starting Cambridge January 2014? Lets support each other!

    I find it hard having black tea so have switched to green tea, which I don't like as much. Usually I am a complete Tetley fiend, with unsweetened soya milk, but it's not on the plan and I'm trying v hard to stick to it this time. I find evenings and weekends harder too, krazzed, unless I'm busy...
  197. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    You're right, Dream. Yes, we're doing the right thing. I think one of my other triggers the other day was seeing an old schoolfriend I haven't seen in a while. She has always been naturally slim - the same height as me but around 8.5 stone :eek: and she also looks like a model, facially. She's...
  198. Spanglymum

    February challenge.

    I'd like to join in. My target will be 10lb (as I'm currently convinced my losses will slow down... May revise that on Wednesday when I weigh in!)
  199. Spanglymum

    Other people eating

    Hi leehal. Unless your colleague has a medical problem, why are they eating all day? It's inappropriate surely? They must be distracted from their work. I think it would be fine to ask them to eat elsewhere if they have to. You could just say you find the smell of the food off putting outside...
  200. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for Monday: day 19
  201. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    How did I let myself get so fat again?! :-( I just remember from time to time buying loads of carbs and bingeing on the drive home from my knackering job that doesn't have anywhere near the autonomy I expected. Another stressful day so bags of rubbish on the way home. :-( I'm really sad about...
  202. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for Sunday: day 18
  203. Spanglymum

    Step 1 Sole Source + Here again!!

    I find Sundays difficult too. I need to find a distraction. Have started knitting again, which helps a bit...
  204. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Sore throat and full of cold. Sore throat came on yday but is much worse today. Really want to take day off but I had two days off last year and don't feel great about that. Also have two big meetings in London to go to. Ugh. Can't believe I'm ill again! I was ill for three weeks in the lead...
  205. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Almost cracked today. Not sure why except it was the weekend. In the end I had a fourth pack. I thought it was the least bad food option. I'm 5'7.5" anyway, which makes me borderline for 3 packs I think. Hubby and I had a long-anticipated date night last night and to be honest I missed alcohol...
  206. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for Saturday: day 17
  207. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for Friday, day 16
  208. Spanglymum

    Step2 810kcal 9 stone off so far!!

    You look wonderful! Well done! You must feel so much better too. Nine stone is amazing.
  209. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Yes I know. I'm managing to rise above these things on the whole. Funny how I don't realise until I take carbs out of the equation how much I use them as comfort in all kinds of situations. Mad, really, because it's such a temporary solution. I know this, but when my carb monster takes over, all...
  210. Spanglymum

    Spangly's tough love slim and save bootcamp!

    Yes it really helps me. I struggled all last year on slim and save, never really getting anywhere. For some reason being accountable to someone else really helps me get over those moments of weakness during the week. Or it has done so far. It's only week three but this does feel different...
  211. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk honk for Wednesday and Thursday - days 14 and 15 :)
  212. Spanglymum

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    I lost 4lb this week, which I'm really pleased about. That makes 1st 2lb in two weeks! Great that other people are noticing your losses already - very motivating.
  213. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    I wish I was one of those 'naturally slim' people. A colleague today expressed curiosity at my diet soup, saying, 'I simply can't imagine what it's like to have to diet. I've never needed to'. Then, when i made some self-deprecating (??? Why???!) remark about wanting to wear something other...
  214. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Thanks, everyone. Wanttobeslim, that's a really sweet comment. It's nice to know I'm motivating you! We can all do this!! Realised I'm almost 1/3 of the way there!! Yay! Just keep on keeping on, taking one day at a time...
  215. Spanglymum

    Is anyone starting Cambridge January 2014? Lets support each other!

    Yes, that was me, Fay, with the "one bit won't hurt" comment. 4 packs is ok as an occasional thing - or to have some protein like a boiled egg or some tuna. I'm feeling ok today though and happy to be on 3 packs - I guess it will vary from time to time (and no doubt during each month ;))
  216. Spanglymum

    Spangly's tough love slim and save bootcamp!

    4lb off for me this week, making a total of 1st 2lb in two weeks :-D
  217. Spanglymum

    Step 1 Sole Source Weigh In

    Can I chime in? Second weigh in today: 4lb off. Thats's 1st 2lb in two weeks!!
  218. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    4lb off!!! Woop! I'm overweight!!!!
  219. Spanglymum

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    That's brilliant, Carrie! I have my second weigh in tonight and am trying not to expect too much in case I have a small loss this week. You should be into the 12s next week!
  220. Spanglymum

    Is anyone starting Cambridge January 2014? Lets support each other!

    How do you find going back to SS after a SS+ day? My worry would be finding it difficult to get back on the 100% wagon again once I'd 'strayed'. I must ask my consultant as well about the three packs for being under 5'8" (as a woman) as I'm 5'7.5" and wonder if occasionally it might be better...
  221. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Yes I'm quite proud of myself for containing it and not jeopardising what I've achieved so far. Am hoping for a couple of pounds off today. Whatever the number, though, I am already feeling better than I was so I know it's working. Just wish I could get rid of these aches and pains. I've had...
  222. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    HONK for a totally 100% Tuesday: day 13!
  223. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Don't think I've done too much damage as am back to being completely freeeeeezing and no appetite and v thirsty. Confessed to my CWP consultant today and she was great. Second weigh in tomorrow. Eek! Trying to remind myself not to be disappointed with a small loss after last week's result. One...
  224. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Skipping a honk, sadly, for yesterday, after having some spoonfuls of something off limits! On track to be 100% today though, which is day 13 for me.
  225. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Doing a small walk of shame today :o. Small, because in the grand scheme of things it wasn't so bad, but shameful because I set out to do this 100%. I was working from home yesterday and eventually the siren song from the peanut butter in the cupboard proved too much. Three teaspoons!!! And...
  226. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for Sunday - day 11
  227. Spanglymum

    Is anyone starting Cambridge January 2014? Lets support each other!

    I'm the opposite: I find SS easier than anything else because it's so clear cut and definite. I find that once I am "allowed" a few items it quickly grows to "just one won't hurt" etc etc. Much easier for me to put all those decisions and internal battles to one side for a bit. Isn't it great...
  228. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Soooooo cooooollllllddddddd. Now in bed w hot water bottle against my (numb, possibly hypothermic) feet. Barely able to type as fingers soooooo coooold. Lol. Wish I wasn't haunted by food thoughts - but I haven't caved. Yesterday I had my first tetra - the chocolate. OMG! I thought it looked a...
  229. Spanglymum

    Emotional!

    Me too, MrsD. Soooo emotional. It comes and goes but I definitely us food as an anaesthetic. Interesting, isn't it? When you start noticing the connection between mood and food?
  230. Spanglymum

    Is anyone starting Cambridge January 2014? Lets support each other!

    How's everyone doing? I've found the weekend harder than the week. We usually do lots of food-related stuff at the weekend and I also have to cook three meals a day for my family. It's much easier during the week, at work!
  231. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for Saturday - day ten
  232. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Ooh a size 14 bikini! Go you!! I have a bikini which I have worn once. I'd never had one, so when I got to goal I bought a retro fifties-ish scarlet one (ie BIG PANTS!). Wore it once but felt like mutton :-(. Will work on that this time around! Yesterday was day 10 for me. I didn't cave but oh...
  233. Spanglymum

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Wow. We had similar days yesterday. I also spent the whole day shopping then ended up cooking when I got home. I was really cross about having to cook (although unreasonably perhaps as my hubby had offered to heat up a tin of soup. But I get cross that unless I cook they have 'cheat' or...
  234. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Knew the bubble had to burst sometime!!! Aaaaaargh!!! Am so annoyed!! Walked round Bluewater all day, which was lovely, but now bit pooped. Hubby offered to do Heinz soup but I feel bad if the girls don't have a proper meal once a day and they only had sandwiches for lunch. So set out to...
  235. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for yesterday - day nine (go, Debbi!!!)
  236. Spanglymum

    Step 1 Sole Source Going for my first weight-in tonight....eeeek :)

    All the best! Do you know It never ceases to horrify me to hear of the casual abuse people throw out to the overweight. I think it's shocking that that guy said that to you. People have no idea how weight problems develop. They assume stereotypes like 'lazy' or 'greedy' but I'm sure that often...
  237. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Hiya, Debbi! How are you getting on? Is today day three for you? Got a lovely weekend with not too much planned (the best kind for me, as my weekday diary is just meetings, meetings, meetings!). Today we're off to Bluewater, which is where we do family shopping as it's flat for the wheelchair...
  238. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Day eight - done! :-)
  239. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for yesterday - day eight
  240. Spanglymum

    Is anyone starting Cambridge January 2014? Lets support each other!

    That's brilliant, Laura. Well done!
  241. Spanglymum

    Braces as an adult?

    I've been thinking ahead to what I'd like to do for myself when I reach goal again and have been seriously considering getting a brace on my top teeth (my lower ones are fine). They have bugged me since childhood, but my mother wouldn't allow me to have braces when the dentist offered as in her...
  242. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Thanks, everyone! At risk of giving TMI. I actually think I should call it TOTF at the moment, as it seems to be every fortnight. I guess I must be heading into early perimenopause or something. Eek. So, the start of my second week on Cambridge dawns. Got to leave early this morning because...
  243. Spanglymum

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for yesterday - day seven. Well done, Debbi, on day 1!!
  244. Spanglymum

    Spangly's tough love slim and save bootcamp!

    First weigh in on Cambridge last night: I lost 12lb!!!! How are you doing?
  245. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    12 lbs!!!!!! Yippee!!! Woop woop!! (Etc) v happy with that esp as TOTM!
  246. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    By the way, I am so going to post LOADS of 'after' pics on here when I make it back to goal again. I'm going to celebrate it!!!
  247. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Thanks. I'm doing ok, but the mental chatter is very LOUD and I hadn't realised how much I had slipped back into blotting it out with carbs. It feels weird, exposed, living through everyday ups and downs with nowhere to run to. I'm trying to focus on comfort, because that is what I (claim I)...
  248. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    Can i just say: I'm freeeeeeeeezing! Two pairs of socks, top, jumper, cardi and scarf, and cold nose, hands and feet. Yay!!! Struggling a little bit, mentally, today, but sticking with it and drinking more water. Will get a green tea in a bit to warm up my hands lol. Keyed up about weigh in...
  249. Spanglymum

    Starting in 2014!

    I should learn from my own advice, clinquant. I had some major anger/stress/frustration issues this morning (train cancellations). Grrrrr! It's funny though, because the idea of cheating goes through my head but I just don't want to. This is cool!
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