Grumpy Space Princess
oh my glob
Oh, it's always so difficult to eat well when you feel under the weather. 
Looks like you did well, though! Hope you're on the mend now! xx
Looks like you did well, though! Hope you're on the mend now! xx
27 with 7 stone to lose. Advice needed- please
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Emma3334
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well ive been naughty this morning I felt sorry for myself and had an omelette sandwich but with whte toastie bread as that's all that was in and I was big bread its called harvest bakery toastie and is in a brown wrapping but I cant find the syns anywhere for it. It was nice but I struggled to eat it I don't know why we had it as we haven't eaten white bread for ages. That was yummy with a black tea.
Ive then laid about all day finishing my book with the cat (Im waiting to start my new job so having lots of down time but have internal exams to do - which I NEED to get a move on with)
Ive just had the aldi supernoodles which I was dubious about but theyre mega cheap in comparison and only 2 syns as opposed to about 10 for the real thing. They were really nice which is fab. I don't eat them often but sometimes you just need something that feels naughty don't you. Im probably waaaaay over my syns due to breakfast but at least ive resisted all the naughty food in the house (the ben and jerrys and steak slices are still here.... now theres cake too!)
Whats everyones fav naughty type food?x
Ive then laid about all day finishing my book with the cat (Im waiting to start my new job so having lots of down time but have internal exams to do - which I NEED to get a move on with)
Ive just had the aldi supernoodles which I was dubious about but theyre mega cheap in comparison and only 2 syns as opposed to about 10 for the real thing. They were really nice which is fab. I don't eat them often but sometimes you just need something that feels naughty don't you. Im probably waaaaay over my syns due to breakfast but at least ive resisted all the naughty food in the house (the ben and jerrys and steak slices are still here.... now theres cake too!)
Whats everyones fav naughty type food?x
Grumpy Space Princess
oh my glob
Pizza is probably my favourite naughty type of food, though I still eat plenty of it! I just limit the serving size now. My favourite homemade pizza dough is actually a SW recipe.
I'm more tempted by savoury food than sweet food, generally. Though ice cream and cake often try to be exceptions to that rule!
Well done on continuing to resist the Ben & Jerry's and steak slices!
I'm more tempted by savoury food than sweet food, generally. Though ice cream and cake often try to be exceptions to that rule!
Well done on continuing to resist the Ben & Jerry's and steak slices!
Emma3334
Silver Member
So a little rant that im sure will make me sound like a horrible person but I need to get it off my chest...
As ive said id struggled with the decision of whether to do SW or SnS and decided to do a week on SW and see how I get on. Thing is im really struggling feeling like I wont have lost anything and doubting myself already which is why as much as I really want a sneaky look at the scales before Monday morning I daren't as if I haven't lost or its only 1lb ill just sack it off cry, feel worse then eat - viscious cycle!
Then my cousin whos same height as me but few years ago lost loads of weight and is now about a 12/14 clothes size text me to say shes started sw and had first weigh in last night and has lost 7lbs!!!! Now I know I should be happy for her and I KNOW I should be but im not, Im annoyed lol. I feel like ill of lost nothing and im soooo much biggr than her and shes moved back in with her mum but her mum makes everything n- literally she gets up on a morning and her mums put Weetabix out for her, made her a salad for lunch or homemade soup and a mid morning and afternoon snack then she comes home to her tea made. Yes yes its jealousy and im a horrible person. But you know when you just feel like things come easy to some people its like shes got her own personal chef shes not having to do anything or make the good choices grrrrr lol.
Ok rant over, please don't hate me
As ive said id struggled with the decision of whether to do SW or SnS and decided to do a week on SW and see how I get on. Thing is im really struggling feeling like I wont have lost anything and doubting myself already which is why as much as I really want a sneaky look at the scales before Monday morning I daren't as if I haven't lost or its only 1lb ill just sack it off cry, feel worse then eat - viscious cycle!
Then my cousin whos same height as me but few years ago lost loads of weight and is now about a 12/14 clothes size text me to say shes started sw and had first weigh in last night and has lost 7lbs!!!! Now I know I should be happy for her and I KNOW I should be but im not, Im annoyed lol. I feel like ill of lost nothing and im soooo much biggr than her and shes moved back in with her mum but her mum makes everything n- literally she gets up on a morning and her mums put Weetabix out for her, made her a salad for lunch or homemade soup and a mid morning and afternoon snack then she comes home to her tea made. Yes yes its jealousy and im a horrible person. But you know when you just feel like things come easy to some people its like shes got her own personal chef shes not having to do anything or make the good choices grrrrr lol.
Ok rant over, please don't hate me
curveappeal
Silver Member
Awwww no one will hate you don't be silly, you are not the first person to get annoyed at such a thing
curveappeal
Silver Member
its just frustrating sometimes isn't it
Exactly
We all have our own journey. Just try concentrate on your losses and like ya should never compare babies development with other babies.. Ya can't compare losses on the scales between two people.
Plus this is just a fear of a lower loss.. And realistically week one is mostly water and somecpeople clearly hold more than others.
This is a positive life change you are making... You can do it regardless of how low or high the losses are each week..
Ya could also set up non scale victories and take before photos. So any low loss weeks ya do have positives
Grumpy Space Princess
oh my glob
It's hard to stop comparing yourself to everyone else. I often struggle with that, as I tend to lose weight very slowly. I went through my first 6 months on minimins never once meeting my monthly goal -- which was 8 lb, the same as almost everyone else. I eventually realised that I needed to set a different goal for my body, unfair as it felt. I have stalled a bit now, but I still feel more like I'm working with my body, rather than fighting against it.
I agree, no one is going to hate you for those thoughts. But it's worth remembering that you only get the outside view of anyone else's weight loss. You don't see the weak moments, the struggles, etc, because few people will let you see that. So comparing yourself to them is like judging your insides by everyone else's outsides. That will only lead to frustration.
Try not to be so sure you've not lost anything before you even step on the scale. Sometimes it will surprise you! And even if it doesn't, that doesn't mean you're defeated and doomed no never shift another lb. Like curveappeal said, taking photos and measuring non-scale victories are great ways to keep yourself motivated. One thing that helps me when I plateau (which has happened several times!) is to take my measurements. When the scale stops moving, I usually see at least a little movement on the measuring tape.
You can do this.
I agree, no one is going to hate you for those thoughts. But it's worth remembering that you only get the outside view of anyone else's weight loss. You don't see the weak moments, the struggles, etc, because few people will let you see that. So comparing yourself to them is like judging your insides by everyone else's outsides. That will only lead to frustration.
Try not to be so sure you've not lost anything before you even step on the scale. Sometimes it will surprise you! And even if it doesn't, that doesn't mean you're defeated and doomed no never shift another lb. Like curveappeal said, taking photos and measuring non-scale victories are great ways to keep yourself motivated. One thing that helps me when I plateau (which has happened several times!) is to take my measurements. When the scale stops moving, I usually see at least a little movement on the measuring tape.
You can do this.
Emma3334
Silver Member
thank you lovelies I DONT know why im in such a foul mood at the moment but I am however trying to stay positive that I haven't turned to food or a night out yet lol ive even declined afternoon drinks tomorrow as I want to have an onplan week, like I keep saying I just need to get a week under my belt lol.
Your right of course you cant compare and there will be ppl heavier than me losing less than whatever I lose too im sure and I shouldn't get moody before I even know what ive lost lol MUST KEEP GOING.
xx
Your right of course you cant compare and there will be ppl heavier than me losing less than whatever I lose too im sure and I shouldn't get moody before I even know what ive lost lol MUST KEEP GOING.
xx
curveappeal
Silver Member
Emma3334
Silver Member
had tea quite late as was still in a grump but had salmon with tagiettele??? in passata and lowlow, with babycorn and asparagous.
Annoyingly we only had fresh pasta so used that up as there was half a pack left between 2 of us, ive looked online but cant find the syns in it
resisted another invite for drinks, was tempted as this was house drinks but declined. Then to stop myself eating chocolate (not something that would normally enter my mind it can be in the draw months usually) I had a hot chocolate, haven't had one in years.... gutted it was rubbish but drank it anyway lol.
night night x
Annoyingly we only had fresh pasta so used that up as there was half a pack left between 2 of us, ive looked online but cant find the syns in it
resisted another invite for drinks, was tempted as this was house drinks but declined. Then to stop myself eating chocolate (not something that would normally enter my mind it can be in the draw months usually) I had a hot chocolate, haven't had one in years.... gutted it was rubbish but drank it anyway lol.
night night x
ladyfelsham
Back to SW again
Well done for the rant hun - your feelings are perfectly normal and it's better to write it all down here and share, rather than letting it fester inside!
This is your journey - no one else's - and all the triumphs, a good WI, losing inches, looser clothes - these are all yours and yours alone. You can do it xxx
This is your journey - no one else's - and all the triumphs, a good WI, losing inches, looser clothes - these are all yours and yours alone. You can do it xxx
Grumpy Space Princess
oh my glob
I think the general rule is 1 syn per 20 calories? So you can guesstimate that way if you can't find the syns for something.
For going out for drinks, I generally stick to lime & soda water, so I can have something low calorie and still socialise with people. I'm not usually tempted by alcohol, though, so that is easy for me!
Emma3334
Silver Member
Well I had a sneaky weigh in this morning when I know I should wait till Monday, and ive put 2lbs on. Now I cannot understand what ive done wrong as ive been under my syns everyday and drank loads of water. My mums eaten pretty similar to me and shes lost 5lbs. Im over the moon for her cos shes my mum but im really upset and me. Im going to keep going and get weighed Monday morning and hope that its caught up some how.
If it hasn't then im really going to consider Slim and Save to get a few stone off before going back to Slimming world. I think im too emotionally delicate to fail at losing weight when it feels like such a big step to me to try and face facts that I need to lose not just some but lots.
Sorry for being so miserable but I feel like such a failure
If it hasn't then im really going to consider Slim and Save to get a few stone off before going back to Slimming world. I think im too emotionally delicate to fail at losing weight when it feels like such a big step to me to try and face facts that I need to lose not just some but lots.
Sorry for being so miserable but I feel like such a failure
Grumpy Space Princess
oh my glob
Oh, how discouraging. I know it's hard to feel upbeat when you've had a gain, but there are lots of reasons it might have happened. If you've been doing any more exercise than usual, the body tends to hold onto water after that, so it could be water weight. If it's near your totm, could just be bloating. Or it could be that your scales are like my old scales, which gave me readings that were 5 lb different within 5 minutes of each other. Or it could be that SW genuinely isn't the right diet for you. Different things work for different people. You might need to pay more attention to your carb intake, for instance; I'm not doing low-carb, but I definitely need to pay attention to how many carbs I have.
You aren't a failure. You're still here, and still trying. If SW doesn't work for you, you'll find something that does. I promise. xx
I know it's hard to feel upbeat when you've had a gain, but there are lots of reasons it might have happened. If you've been doing any more exercise than usual, the body tends to hold onto water after that, so it could be water weight. If it's near your totm, could just be bloating. Or it could be that your scales are like my old scales, which gave me readings that were 5 lb different within 5 minutes of each other. Or it could be that SW genuinely isn't the right diet for you. Different things work for different people. You might need to pay more attention to your carb intake, for instance; I'm not doing low-carb, but I definitely need to pay attention to how many carbs I have.You aren't a failure. You're still here, and still trying. If SW doesn't work for you, you'll find something that does. I promise. xx
Letzes
Full Member
Do you have a food diary, Emma?
Like, a really organised one with the portions and so on. I know SW doesn't require you to get portions, but maybe Grumpy is correct and you should try something else (or a combination of SW with controlled portions). Perhaps you should consider one and then the girls might be able to help you
I also think you should check your GP and see if there is not blocking your weigh loss, sometimes we blame yourselves, but then there is a physical problem that can be easily treated!
Like, a really organised one with the portions and so on. I know SW doesn't require you to get portions, but maybe Grumpy is correct and you should try something else (or a combination of SW with controlled portions). Perhaps you should consider one and then the girls might be able to help you
I also think you should check your GP and see if there is not blocking your weigh loss, sometimes we blame yourselves, but then there is a physical problem that can be easily treated!
Estameme
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How are you getting on today Emma? Sorry to hear the scales are being a b!tch, but it could be bulky food causing you to have a little increase? It's mathematically impossible for it to be fat weight if you've been sticking to your allowances. It will come off eventually, I fluctuate about 2lbs through the week too. You've got to have nerves of steel if you're going to do cheeky weigh-ins. Keep it up, it will happen!
beautiful mess
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This is exactly why I'm only going to weigh once a month. As women our bodies change alot over a month and we can get down if the scales are mean. It will only be water. Relax hun you will be fine xxxxx
Emma3334
Silver Member
Hello all
sorry been quite just was so stressed out and in such a mood it was no good for anyone.
I stuck to plan the rest of the weekend and have been having scrambled egg and little bread so suddenly saving 10 syns. Saturday night had the steak in gravy in a tin from aldi with chps broc and cabbage but didn't rate the meat.
I got weighed this morning and good news is ive lost 3lbs so now in the 16s just - now considering the gain I should be over the moon but im quite sad as your first week is normally your biggest loss but going to keep going and keep trying.
I had scrambled egg and little toast, then I didn't have lunch cos was busy but just had smoked haddock, mash and broc for tea tonight which was nice.
im hoping that now ive got proper bread and if I can figure out something rather than pasta for lunch hopefully thatll sort things. Also its been TOTM this week which I dint really thnk would make a difference but maybe it has affected things who knows. Ive got 5 full days of being good then im away on a hen weekend where food has been chosen for me and I don't know what it is which isn't ideal the one thing ive been able to chose is chicken wrapped in bacon which was the better choice than lasagne!
just got to plod on and reassess next week.
x
sorry been quite just was so stressed out and in such a mood it was no good for anyone.
I stuck to plan the rest of the weekend and have been having scrambled egg and little bread so suddenly saving 10 syns. Saturday night had the steak in gravy in a tin from aldi with chps broc and cabbage but didn't rate the meat.
I got weighed this morning and good news is ive lost 3lbs so now in the 16s just - now considering the gain I should be over the moon but im quite sad as your first week is normally your biggest loss but going to keep going and keep trying.
I had scrambled egg and little toast, then I didn't have lunch cos was busy but just had smoked haddock, mash and broc for tea tonight which was nice.
im hoping that now ive got proper bread and if I can figure out something rather than pasta for lunch hopefully thatll sort things. Also its been TOTM this week which I dint really thnk would make a difference but maybe it has affected things who knows. Ive got 5 full days of being good then im away on a hen weekend where food has been chosen for me and I don't know what it is which isn't ideal the one thing ive been able to chose is chicken wrapped in bacon which was the better choice than lasagne!
just got to plod on and reassess next week.
x
