Total Solution Angel72's Big Bulge Battle

[Susie58]

Hi Angel. Good to see that you are home. A lots happened in the last 3 weeks hasn't it.

As I'm sure you're aware, getting over surgery takes it toll physically & emotional all on its own let alone with the other aspects that need to be dealt with. You are doing brilliantly & as you say the weight loss aspect is something that you can control at the moment so well done on being so determined & getting through another stone bracket .

Hope they can get the lift for you, it will make coping with recovery so much better for you & your family :fingerscrossed:.

PS, don't hold those tears in, cry if you need to. Its one of those things I always tell my post op patients to do, even the men xx

 

[Angel72]

Thanks susie. I've done a spreadsheet of figures but frankly I don't think we will get help as we both work even though the monthly balance is just 63pence in the black (if we are good). I'm not a crier but I think I might burst with tears or anger sometime! It might as well be tears.

Just me, hubby and bubs (whose in bed). It's such a relief to get my house back but I feel really snappy and prickly with my hubby. I think it's partly because I nearly fell off the wagon and he said no (thank goodness) and I've been soooo hungry today. Also I'm due TOTM in the next week and I always get extra hungry then. Trying to stay strong with sparkling water.

Have a a great evening everyone.

 

[Mere]

Well done on staying strong. x

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[Jenjeanie]

Hi Angel, it's been ages since I was on here and I'm just catching up. Glad you are home and on the mend now, and well done on your losses, fantastic xx

 

[Angel72]

Thanks Mere and JJ. I'm struggling a bit today, it's only 3.30 and I'm really wanting pack 3. I've had porridge and shake so far. I'm seeing a pattern that when I drink coffee I feel hungrier, especially real coffee..... If I stick to peppermint tea and water I'm better but I get a bit bored.

Finally my Tum circumference is the same as my height, soon I will look taller as my hips shrink. I hope.

I have to say it's nice to have a weekly WI to help stay on track in tempting times but I have you guys to keep me straight. I hope everyone's day is going well x

 

[Jenjeanie]

PS I moved back onto my exante diary, I'm back doing total solution again x

 

[Angel72]

Ah okey dokey JJ

 

[Angel72]

Hmmm interesting I checked back to when I started and I had the same hunger feelings from day ten for a few days! Once I get through this bit then I'm in the feel good zone and a few pounds lighter. I can't wait. Grin and get through. X

 

[GreenEyedGirl]

One day at a time Angel and we'll get there. We've a long road ahead but it'll be worth it and we're strong enough to do it x

I'd a hungry day yesterday and I think as well it was the coffee that did it. Today not so much coffee and I'm coping much better. Good to know what could be it.

 

[Angel72]

another hungry day. Porridge, coffee and a choc bar with a pint of peppermint tea so far today. I feel so exhausted. Spent 3.5 hours out and about in the daylight walking the dog and there's sunshine but I was soooo cold.

I have my niece and hubby coming tomorrow night. They love cheese, nibbles, garlic bread etc. all my fav nibbles. It's going to be tough!

 

[Mere]

Enjoy their company and try to stay away from the nibbles or do what I do and have one and no more. Some people find having one tiny bit gives them the taste and they can't stop but I find a tiny bit stops me from feeling deprived. You know your own body. Just have a great time and don't beat yourself up if you do fall off the wagon. x

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[Jayne33]

Stay strong tomorrow night Angel. You can do it My toughest weeks (if I remember correctly) were weeks 2-3/4. Hunger and cravings were a killer. You know if you push through all this will settle down. Go for it

 

[Angel72]

Thanks both, I know that diet nirvana is at the end of the first month, when it stops feeling like a diet and feels effortless. It's good to have a diary to check back how things felt, it helps to have the support too. I'm aiming to have lost as much as I can by the time I see a friend who doesn't know I'm dieting.

May this week be a big loss for everyone ! Have a great weekend. X

 

[Susie58]

Roll on that effortless feeling !!

Have a lovely weekend Angel x

 

[Angel72]

Weekend has been off plan since Friday night and weekend visitors. The in laws didn't help today but I finished the day on a shake. It's been mostly cheese and fish but I do feel yuk after carbs and have a headache. Back to plan tomorrow. I might even get a wi on Thursday at my hospital appt.

Being babysat 24/7 is beginning to get to me a bit and now I have a rotten cold too. Ho hum. Things have to take a turn soon. I hope everyone's having a super time.

 

[Mere]

Hope things improve soon. x

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[Angel72]

Thanks Mere. They have to pick up sooner or later. The diet I can control so I'm keen to get back to it very much.
I have realised I can't actually remember what clothes I have in my wardrobe upstairs. I live in the same stuff daily. I'm going to try to do Gok and Tim Gunn recommended capsule wardrobe when I reach goal. 24 fabulous pieces that mix and match and make you look effortlessly stylish but don't clog the wardrobe up.

I did make a list once so shall have to dig it out.

 

[Mere]

Capsule wardrobe sounds good but I don't think I am that controlled. I have a large walk in wardrobe, half a wall to wall wardrobe and three big storage boxes full of clothes! I have far too many clothes some of them are ancient but they are still favourites and I still wear them! x

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[Angel72]

My attitude might change into a raging shopaholic. At the moment I hate deciding what to wear and just go for the comfiest possible. Sleeping in the dining room has really made me see I actually don't need most of the crap I have in my drawers and dressing table. It could be quite therapeutic to have a chuck out.

 

[Mere]

I go for comfort over fashion but because I buy the best quality I can afford they don't wear out. Some of my clothes are 20 to 30 years old and still fit! That is why I have so many. I hate shopping but I try to control my clothes by hanging them in the wardrobe with the hook of the hanger hanging away from the front. When I wear something I hang it back up the other way so that I can tell at a glance what I wear and what I don't. After a year if I have not worn something it goes in a suitcase in the loft. If I don't dig it back out of the loft but stays in the case for a year I then put it out or send it to a charity shop. I don't do that with my more expensive outfits because they are usually only worn on special occasions and tend to be classics that don't go out of date. I still wear the silk dress I wore to my daughters wedding 18 years ago and people always comment on what a lovely dress it is! No one yet has said are you still wearing that old thing! X

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