westiegirl
Gold Member
Just wanted to say hello, as I've been AWOL for a bit. I've had some work problems (off sick followed by tendering my resignation), then internet connection problems at home meaning I couldn't get on and a very very busy Bank Holiday weekend.
This week I've been taking a bit of time to get my head around a lack of routine and the prospect of a new routine yet to come when I start working again, but I've also been struggling with following LL Lite.
I have only struggled mentally a little bit and I'm especially proud of not giving up (or even considering it - it was never an option!) during some of the most stressful times in my life. I've had 2 days in 3 weeks where I've gone slightly over my dairy allowance (because I've not been able to measure) and another day over protein allowance (hands up - that was emotionally driven) but for the rest of the time I've been 100% following the programme.
However in those 3 weeks my weight has stayed the same and I've been quite down about it. This is mostly because of the financial implications of leaving my job means that I can't afford to STS the same indefinitely. I've therefore made the decision to return to Developers and get the weight loss bit done once and for all. I only have about a stone or less to go. I have no regrets about making the decision to go onto Lite, as I made it for good reasons and I have proven that even in the face of extreme stress and a complete change of routine I have not turned to comfort eating or given up. It is now just a means to an end to go back to full abstinence!
I know I have come a long way and I have every intention of getting to goal and maintaining but, this morning, as a little boost to myself I decided to take the attached photos. In them I am holding out a belt that I was wearing the week I started LL back in January, fastened on the notch that I was wearing it at. Amazes me how many inches I have lost
This week I've been taking a bit of time to get my head around a lack of routine and the prospect of a new routine yet to come when I start working again, but I've also been struggling with following LL Lite.
I have only struggled mentally a little bit and I'm especially proud of not giving up (or even considering it - it was never an option!) during some of the most stressful times in my life. I've had 2 days in 3 weeks where I've gone slightly over my dairy allowance (because I've not been able to measure) and another day over protein allowance (hands up - that was emotionally driven) but for the rest of the time I've been 100% following the programme.
However in those 3 weeks my weight has stayed the same and I've been quite down about it. This is mostly because of the financial implications of leaving my job means that I can't afford to STS the same indefinitely. I've therefore made the decision to return to Developers and get the weight loss bit done once and for all. I only have about a stone or less to go. I have no regrets about making the decision to go onto Lite, as I made it for good reasons and I have proven that even in the face of extreme stress and a complete change of routine I have not turned to comfort eating or given up. It is now just a means to an end to go back to full abstinence!
I know I have come a long way and I have every intention of getting to goal and maintaining but, this morning, as a little boost to myself I decided to take the attached photos. In them I am holding out a belt that I was wearing the week I started LL back in January, fastened on the notch that I was wearing it at. Amazes me how many inches I have lost