Hiya, I not been around awhile but I am pleased to let you know that at my week 8 of LLL last Wednesday, my total weight loss so far is 21lbs!
I started at 12.4 stone and now weigh 10.11 stone which has made a tremendous difference to how I look and feel.
I've found it really easy to do and after the first week of losing 5lb I have each week lost 2lb with a couple of weeks of losing 3lb.
My skin is fabulous as when I first started I broke out in spots but now my skin is soft, clear and I have loads more confidence.
I have very weak enamel on my teeth and everytime I go to the dentist I leave in tears as they have been detiorating each time. At my recent appointment my dentist asked if I had been elsewhere to have them cleaned! My teeth are not Britney Spears white but since I have cut out eating the huge, and I mean huge, quantities of chocolate and other foodstuffs containing sugar my teeth have not detiorated further and look a lot less 'yellow'. Another plus point for my esteem.
I was wearing a mans belt for my jeans and am proud to say that I have had to add 5 more holes to take it in. That's 5 inches off of my waist!
I was a 34c bra size and haven't lost any weight from my boobs, just from my stomach, thighs and upper arms. Also my face and neck, which I am VERY pleased about.
I have a lot more confidence but sadly my feeling good hasn't gone down too well with certain people. I've been asked to stop by the boyfriend and he has mentioned that one of his friends asked him if he was the only man in my life! MEN! Think the ol' insecurity bit has hit him but I don't care, I feel a whole lot better than I have in a long while and I have no intention of meeting or looking for another man.
I want to lose weight to feel/look good for ME! So that when I go out I don't try to shrink inside myself and make myself be invisible because I embarrassed at being overweight. So sad that some men think I only want to lose weight to attract another man.
Anyway, it's fab you're still going strong Jen and hello to Carrie.
Hope everyone is well, I had a rotten cold and St Clements made with hot water is simply divine!!!
I've simplified my foodpacks to 7 nut fudge bars, 7 chocolate bars and 7 porridge. I often use half the porridge and half the chocolate ones and its lovely especially when it's cold and dark outside, very warming indeed!