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[kellierocks]

Morning folks
Had my weigh in today and down another 2 lbs.
Can see a pattern here!

Had a pretty crap week to be honest, to cut a long story short my dad told me yesterday he is seriously ill, he has asbestos in his lungs which has caused a tumor and has to get chemotherapy next week. Complete shock. So been pretty upset this weekend, but today is a new day and onwards and upwards.

The B'F and I are both off work today so gonna head into town and maybe he will treat me to YO! Sushi. Best food eva and it's Slimming Word friendly =]

Have a good bank holiday guys!

so sorry to hear this, i will say a prayer for him, and for you.

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Morning folks
Had my weigh in today and down another 2 lbs.
Can see a pattern here!

Had a pretty crap week to be honest, to cut a long story short my dad told me yesterday he is seriously ill, he has asbestos in his lungs which has caused a tumor and has to get chemotherapy next week. Complete shock. So been pretty upset this weekend, but today is a new day and onwards and upwards.

The B'F and I are both off work today so gonna head into town and maybe he will treat me to YO! Sushi. Best food eva and it's Slimming Word friendly =]

Have a good bank holiday guys!

Sorry to hear about yr Dad (((hugs)))

Well done on the 2lbs with everything thats going on. xx

 

[Karmacoma]

Thanks guys yes, this is theee place to de-stress!
I am absalutley gutted about the news, I always hear it happen to other people, but never yourself. I know I have you people here when I am feeling down

Didn't go to YO! Sushi in the end, it was super busy... But now B'f wants to go to the pub and I am seriously thinking of having a glass of wine.
I deserve it

 

[kellierocks]

You do, enjoy the wine!

 

[kellierocks]

Morning guys, WI today and I have lost 2 lbs- yeah!!!! I looked over my losses this month, I have overall lost 8 lbs BUT that includes a gain on 2 occasions of 8lbs all together, which means i actually had to lose 16. I know it came off easier becuase i dealt with it right away, but I have to admit April has been a bad month, and I'm lucky I lost as much as I did. Here' s to a better May!

 

[judith55]

Guys I did my 10k race today, and bought a sports atchto make sure i had my exct time- 1.03.59 so one minute under my target!

That is so cool - well done you.

Why dont you have a treat night/day on your weigh day?
xx

Why didn't I listen to you? See below!

Morning,

Did my WI and no change from last week and have STS, Yep disappointed ha ha

x

I think we have to feel really positive when we STS - always better than putting on.

Had my weigh in today and down another 2 lbs.

Had a pretty crap week to be honest, to cut a long story short my dad told me yesterday he is seriously ill, he has asbestos in his lungs which has caused a tumor and has to get chemotherapy next week. Complete shock. So been pretty upset this weekend, but today is a new day and onwards and upwards.

Well done on losing weight during such a terrible week. So sorry to hear your news and I'll be thinking of you. Do come on here and have a rant at the unfairness of life whenever you need to. xx

Morning guys, WI today and I have lost 2 lbs- yeah!!!! I looked over my losses this month, I have overall lost 8 lbs BUT that includes a gain on 2 occasions of 8lbs all together, which means i actually had to lose 16. I know it came off easier becuase i dealt with it right away, but I have to admit April has been a bad month, and I'm lucky I lost as much as I did. Here' s to a better May!

I can't believe you think that losing only 8lbs is a "bad month"? You've got to be kidding! If I lost that each month I'd be over the moon. Well done for doing so well.

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Okay, the truth is I was not going to come on today (pretend I was too busy) and then conveniently draw a veil over yesterday. But what good is that? I'd be lying to myself as much as to you guys...

I had mentioned before that I was bursting for a pizza and I should have assessed my willpower as weak and unable to resist eating the lot. Yes, a large (LARGE!!) Deep Pan pizza preceded by two pieces of garlic bread with cheese got shovelled down last night with 2 large glasses of sherry (left over from Xmas and I try not to keep beer in the fridge). The plan had been to eat 1/3rd (yeah, right) and put 2/3rds in freezer. But I just couldn't stop. And the awful bloated feeling afterwards felt so familiar, not lessened by the overwhelming guilt.

And today was WI day. So the only good news is that I have officially STS. (Cross because yesterday I was looking at a 2lb loss). I feel really bad about myself and slept really badly and I'm sure that this contributed to me waking up with an excruiciating pain in my neck (although it should be in my a*se). So in too much pain to even walk the dog as I can't move. All in all, a crappy, horrible day. BUT I AM NOT GIVING UP! I'm just going to try and draw one of those magic pretty little lines under it see:

___________________________ ta da!

 

[kellierocks]

Judith,
one evening will not destroy everything, tomorrow is anew day adn you are exactly right- draw a line under it. Next week, back on track, you could be surpirsed. Like i said, when we address it right away the extra we gained is easier to drop. Stop feeling guilty, forbidden foods are much more tempting.

Line drawn, you are moving on.

So how is the neck today?? Sounds awful. Hope its better tomorrow, although it may take a few days. Be kind to yourself!

 

[x Nee x]

Morning guys, WI today and I have lost 2 lbs- yeah!!!! I looked over my losses this month, I have overall lost 8 lbs BUT that includes a gain on 2 occasions of 8lbs all together, which means i actually had to lose 16. I know it came off easier becuase i dealt with it right away, but I have to admit April has been a bad month, and I'm lucky I lost as much as I did. Here' s to a better May!

Well done on the 2lb loss or is it 8lbs or 16lbs hee hee xx

Okay, the truth is I was not going to come on today (pretend I was too busy) and then conveniently draw a veil over yesterday. But what good is that? I'd be lying to myself as much as to you guys...

I had mentioned before that I was bursting for a pizza and I should have assessed my willpower as weak and unable to resist eating the lot. Yes, a large (LARGE!!) Deep Pan pizza preceded by two pieces of garlic bread with cheese got shovelled down last night with 2 large glasses of sherry (left over from Xmas and I try not to keep beer in the fridge). The plan had been to eat 1/3rd (yeah, right) and put 2/3rds in freezer. But I just couldn't stop. And the awful bloated feeling afterwards felt so familiar, not lessened by the overwhelming guilt.

And today was WI day. So the only good news is that I have officially STS. (Cross because yesterday I was looking at a 2lb loss). I feel really bad about myself and slept really badly and I'm sure that this contributed to me waking up with an excruiciating pain in my neck (although it should be in my a*se). So in too much pain to even walk the dog as I can't move. All in all, a crappy, horrible day. BUT I AM NOT GIVING UP! I'm just going to try and draw one of those magic pretty little lines under it see:

___________________________ ta da!

Oi!! No being so down, not allowed, right

We all have blips I do all the time but you have got yourself on track I hope

Hope the neck is abit better today xxx

 

[judith55]

Hi guys! Two good days with controlled eating so hoping those extra cals are being ejected. Neck was hugely better today - still painful but I could move around and even put my shoes on without assistance. Upside of the pain is that it makes me feel so sick I don't want to eat!! Not worth it tho.

Hope you are all having a good week. xx

 

[x Nee x]

Glad your feeling a little better

xx

 

[kellierocks]

big test coming up- i have a weekend away this week followed by 3 days visiting a friend who's working as a nurse on an island, adn then 4 days with another friend- so 2 weeks out of routine, and away from my gym, and my kitchen....

 

[judith55]

big test coming up- i have a weekend away this week followed by 3 days visiting a friend who's working as a nurse on an island, adn then 4 days with another friend- so 2 weeks out of routine, and away from my gym, and my kitchen....

I have a three day poker event this weekend and then another three day one following weekend. This means eating whatever the casino dishes up whenever they dish it up and (hopefully if I'm not knocked out) long hours of sitting still. My tactic is to take some Slimfast with me and drink lots of diet coke. But I know I'll also have a couple of beers as will be meeting up with lots of mates from all over the country.

You could try Slimfasting for these two weeks - I find that people don't really notice what you have for breakfast and you could substitute two meals a day and just try to be careful on any other meals whether your friends are cooking or you are eating out. When I'm with friends we often hit the shops or walk the dogs so you could use this as a way of burning off a few calories?? Also if you know your BMR you could use this as a way of checking that you don't eat more than a maintenance amount and that way you might find it easier to shed any temporary weight when you get back.

Good luck and hope you enjoy it. x

 

[x Nee x]

big test coming up- i have a weekend away this week followed by 3 days visiting a friend who's working as a nurse on an island, adn then 4 days with another friend- so 2 weeks out of routine, and away from my gym, and my kitchen....

Hope your weekend has been ok and no major slip ups?

I have a three day poker event this weekend and then another three day one following weekend. This means eating whatever the casino dishes up whenever they dish it up and (hopefully if I'm not knocked out) long hours of sitting still. My tactic is to take some Slimfast with me and drink lots of diet coke. But I know I'll also have a couple of beers as will be meeting up with lots of mates from all over the country.

You could try Slimfasting for these two weeks - I find that people don't really notice what you have for breakfast and you could substitute two meals a day and just try to be careful on any other meals whether your friends are cooking or you are eating out. When I'm with friends we often hit the shops or walk the dogs so you could use this as a way of burning off a few calories?? Also if you know your BMR you could use this as a way of checking that you don't eat more than a maintenance amount and that way you might find it easier to shed any temporary weight when you get back.

Good luck and hope you enjoy it. x

Hey Judith,

How did the poker go? Did you eat well? xx

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Hi all,

not really sure what to write, have been pretty good food wise, but not been feeling very well and although I have been out and about most days I have been feeling so tired and slept most of yesterday

May have to go doctors tomorrow or at least get an appointment, but I hate going there with a passion and no doubt it will all be nothing!!

Mind you hoping for a loss tomorrow but have a feeling there wont be

Hope everyone has had a great weekend.

 

[judith55]

Hey Judith,

How did the poker go? Did you eat well? xx

...not been feeling very well and although I have been out and about most days I have been feeling so tired and slept most of yesterday

May have to go doctors tomorrow or at least get an appointment, but I hate going there with a passion and no doubt it will all be nothing!!

Poker was a disaster - played as well as I could but didn't get lucky in the right places. Thats how it goes sometimes. Knocked out about 8pm last night so home early. Had a Slimfast for brunch and a coffee and bag of maltesers for snack before I went out at 2pm. (Also took dog out for an hour). The food at the casino was a mixed grill of steak, sausage, fries, curly fries, beans, tomatoes, bacon. I refused the fries, just having a couple of curly ones, extra toms instead of beans and no bacon. But I did have 3 pints of lager during the game and two glasses of wine when I get home cos I was fed up. Also had late nite snack of a pitta bread with falafels. Overall I don't think this is too bad - I worked out cals at about 2200 which is my BMR number. Scales say same as yesterday which is fine.

Sorry to hear you feel a bit crappy. And I know what you mean about going to docs. I went about 2 years ago describing just your symptoms and my doc just moaned that every other person in her surgery said the same thing and its just the way life is and there's no answer. I felt like such a fool, but afterwards I realized she was just being a crap GP. What I did instead of hoping she could help was to just really listened to myself and when I did I realized I couldn't carry on as I was (CEO of large organization, single parent, 50s) - I think I was really just worn out. So I made some small changes over the next 6 mths and nothing much improved. Then things all came to a head at work and I walked. Just threw in the towel. I realized that if I carried on as I was, I would be lucky to make 60. And its been over a year of near poverty and so far I haven't regretted it. Sometimes I think you have to take control of your own life and not let work/family/friends/commitments/money rule your life. You only walk this way once so make each day count. xx

 

[x Nee x]

Poker was a disaster - played as well as I could but didn't get lucky in the right places. Thats how it goes sometimes. Knocked out about 8pm last night so home early. Had a Slimfast for brunch and a coffee and bag of maltesers for snack before I went out at 2pm. (Also took dog out for an hour). The food at the casino was a mixed grill of steak, sausage, fries, curly fries, beans, tomatoes, bacon. I refused the fries, just having a couple of curly ones, extra toms instead of beans and no bacon. But I did have 3 pints of lager during the game and two glasses of wine when I get home cos I was fed up. Also had late nite snack of a pitta bread with falafels. Overall I don't think this is too bad - I worked out cals at about 2200 which is my BMR number. Scales say same as yesterday which is fine.

Sorry to hear you feel a bit crappy. And I know what you mean about going to docs. I went about 2 years ago describing just your symptoms and my doc just moaned that every other person in her surgery said the same thing and its just the way life is and there's no answer. I felt like such a fool, but afterwards I realized she was just being a crap GP. What I did instead of hoping she could help was to just really listened to myself and when I did I realized I couldn't carry on as I was (CEO of large organization, single parent, 50s) - I think I was really just worn out. So I made some small changes over the next 6 mths and nothing much improved. Then things all came to a head at work and I walked. Just threw in the towel. I realized that if I carried on as I was, I would be lucky to make 60. And its been over a year of near poverty and so far I haven't regretted it. Sometimes I think you have to take control of your own life and not let work/family/friends/commitments/money rule your life. You only walk this way once so make each day count. xx

Doesnt sound like you was bad at all so good for you

I know exactly what you mean, I at one point thought money was more important than anything meant I could have a nice house and car etc, but now I dont have alot and am now back studying something I thought I would never get the chance to do and always skint but much happier now.

Just think I am having a moment where Im a little worn out and have a bad cold on top ha ha will be ok no doubt

x

 

[x Nee x]

Hey all,

Weighed and STS, happy that there is no gain, but worried about no loss for last 2 weeks

More work for me I think

xx

 

[kellierocks]

Morning all.

Judith, thank you for sharing. I feel like life is at a crossroads right now, and I'm lost. It is inspirational to hear from you about making big decisions and being happy.

Nee, I feel for you. Maybe this is a plateau stage where ur body is just getting used to the weight loss and gearing up to lose more? Do not lose heart. You are doing so much, I can't believe you have sts for 2 weeks.

My weekend was nice enough, Saturday was lovely, on Saturday night my 2 mates had a stupid argument over nothing, wrecked my night completely but they'd forgotten all about it in the morning.

Last night, the lovely boxer came over, and well, he doesn't want a relationship. So do i end everything or enjoy the times we do spend together? I think I know the answer myself, as much as I enjoy him, I know I'd want more. Really hurting though. He says he just doesn't want a relationship with anyone, but in my heart (not my head) , I just feel I'm not good enough. But I did not turn to food.

Kinda forgot about food actually. Did pretty well over the weekend, tomorrow is official weigh in , but i don't think i've gained. I had treats, but like on Saturday, i just had a big mug of starbuck skinny cappucino with caramel shot no lunch, and then i had nice crisps with my wine that night! Maybe not the healthiest weekend but I actually did get plenty of fruit into me!

 

[judith55]

Hey all,

Weighed and STS, happy that there is no gain, but worried about no loss for last 2 weeks

More work for me I think

xx

Don't worry too much Nee. I think you'll find you get a delayed reaction - just trust that you are doing the right thing and wait for your body to catch up. x

Morning all.

My weekend was nice enough, Saturday was lovely, on Saturday night my 2 mates had a stupid argument over nothing, wrecked my night completely but they'd forgotten all about it in the morning.

Last night, the lovely boxer came over, and well, he doesn't want a relationship. So do i end everything or enjoy the times we do spend together? I think I know the answer myself, as much as I enjoy him, I know I'd want more. Really hurting though. He says he just doesn't want a relationship with anyone, but in my heart (not my head) , I just feel I'm not good enough. But I did not turn to food.

Glad you had a good weekend without over-indulging. Shame about the boxer - is this someone you've known for a while? Altho it can be good if you can be friends I think its tough if you know you'll always want more. Plus if you're too good a friend he'll want to tell you all about his new relationships and (worst of all) cry on your shoulder if its not going well. Hell on earth. When me and a guy I'd been dating for a couple of months split up he was very keen for us to stay friends and I said "no thanks, I've got enough friends". A bit mean but true. Also made me question how much I liked him if I really didn't want to be friends (and I really didn't). Well done for not turning to food and managing your weekend nosh so well. xx

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After Saturday's non-plan day I was so very good yesterday and scales are still happy with me. WI tomorrow so need to behave today. Been out for 45 mins with dog and then had the fun of bathing her in the garden - I'm wetter than she is. At least it's sunny.

Hope you all have a great day. xx

 

[kellierocks]

WI day- 2 lbs off:clap:

I'm really really really happy with that, cos I was only back exercising this morning after 5 days off.

Mostly I'm happy about my eating. Right now food is not controlling me, yes I had a few sweets and a taxi bar last night, but i was in control. I know I had a little more than i should have because when I'm not exercising it seems that my brain doesn't register food in the same way, but after 5 days off I was able to get straight back into it, rather than getting into my old habit of taking 3 days off and forgetting to go back for 3 weeks!

I';m heading to visit a friend who is working on an island this week, I am there from this evenign to thursday, so I know it'll be tough. I'm having porridge for breakfast and then just fruit to allow for the big dinner and wine we'll be having tonight and hopefully I'll get at least one walk in out there.
Judith, thanks for the advice on slimfast, but I think I'd eat someone's arm off- if it doesn't involve solids I don't class it as food. I have such respect for ppl who do those kind of diets.

Nee, how are you feeling today?

oh boxer boy sent a text last night, which I appreciated- shows respect i think.

 

[judith55]

Good morning - where's everyone gone??

Today is my WI and I'm a bit non-plussed. All week I had been thinking that 207lbs was a 3lb loss and it had held steady since about Saturday so I was disappointed to see that I had misremembered and last 2 weeks I have been 209lbs. Damnit to bugg*ry. Good to have lost but its over 2 weeks so not great as I'd hoped to be half-way to my May target.

When I started this diet I had my poor TT take a couple of pictures of me in my bra and knickers (it'll cost me a fortune in therapy poor lamb). One of them I photoshopped to slim down my belly, my chin and my thighs. I pinned them up side by side next to my full length mirror on my wardrobe so they can taunt me each day. Looking at them I can see that I have definately lost some weight - yippee! Don't think its enough for people to notice or to change my overall shape but it's a start.

So how's it going for all you other WeMITTs - come on, get posting.

xx