dreamings
Full Member
Where to begin... well, I started WW in April 2011, and got down from 253lb to around 198lb at my lowest point, sometime in January/February 2012. This was on-off for a short while towards the end, but generally I was focused and on the wagon.
Between stopping and now I have put some weight back on- I am now around 215/216lb. I 'blame' doing my PGCE and having to travel a huge distance between home and my placement, leaving me no time to really think properly about food. But I know I overate. I was also stressed because I couldn't find a job, didn't know where I was heading etc.
Now, having eliminated the stress, I have a teaching job for September and have just moved into my new flat so can concentrate on food again. Well, until the holidays are over. But I do think I will be able to stay more in control now, going to list some reasons why, in an attempt to convince myself:
1) I live over the road from school so no time constraints with travelling etc.
2) Not travelling means I don't pass any shops so can't give into convenience meals/snacks etc on the way home.
3) There is a big Tesco nearby but ALL of the students are also nearby so I will be having groceries delivered ("I saw what you bought at the weekend, Miss!"), meaning I have to eat what is in the cupboards!
4) Routine and consistency for the whole year and beyond for once (if I like the job, that is)
5) I've also got a proper kitchen with a full size freezer/cooker and SPACE, for the first time in 3 years!
I've been back on track since yesterday and it's going OK, pretty hungry now though but I know that has to happen!
Between stopping and now I have put some weight back on- I am now around 215/216lb. I 'blame' doing my PGCE and having to travel a huge distance between home and my placement, leaving me no time to really think properly about food. But I know I overate. I was also stressed because I couldn't find a job, didn't know where I was heading etc.
Now, having eliminated the stress, I have a teaching job for September and have just moved into my new flat so can concentrate on food again. Well, until the holidays are over. But I do think I will be able to stay more in control now, going to list some reasons why, in an attempt to convince myself:
1) I live over the road from school so no time constraints with travelling etc.
2) Not travelling means I don't pass any shops so can't give into convenience meals/snacks etc on the way home.
3) There is a big Tesco nearby but ALL of the students are also nearby so I will be having groceries delivered ("I saw what you bought at the weekend, Miss!"), meaning I have to eat what is in the cupboards!
4) Routine and consistency for the whole year and beyond for once (if I like the job, that is)
5) I've also got a proper kitchen with a full size freezer/cooker and SPACE, for the first time in 3 years!
I've been back on track since yesterday and it's going OK, pretty hungry now though but I know that has to happen!