Divalicious
Silver Member
Dear diary....
l started my vlcd jouney 9 weeks ago weighing 313lbs,
today l weigh 275lbs. First 2 weeks were on Lipotrim that tasted so so vile. The past 7 weeks l have been on Exante and l love it. The taste is amazing well except for the tomato and basil.:yuk:
ln these past 9 weeks l have discovered strength and will power that l never thought l had. For the first time in my life l know that l can be slim and healthy. Looking back to when l was my slimmest l realise l was happier and more daring then. l can make excuses and say the Depo injections caused my weight gain or the fractured ankle and being in a cast for 8 weeks but the honest truth is that l let myself go. Like many others l too have tried a lot of diets and failed miserably. I tried Xenical twice and was just disguisted by the effects. In July l went to my gp and asked for a gastric band lol. l went for a blood test for cholestorol, diabetes etc. My gp was shocked when everything came back normal except for my iron levels. We never discussed it again cause Oh though a gatric band was taking it a step too far. At that point l knew if l did not do anything my weight would kill me. On the telly if there was anything to do with weight l felt like they were saying it to me. l hated it (how silly). Then my favourite celebs would lose weight and l would feel like they have let me down. How sad is that.... l don`t know were l heard of LT but l instantly knew l had to give it a go. I googled it and found this forum, what a godsend. I then changed to Exante and honestly this diet works for me. I know it works because now l am ready and more focused to do this. lt is sooo difficult cooking dinners everyday for my OH and two kids but l also find it rewarding. I am talking of cooking from scratch even my white sauce lol. Am giving baking a break, l love the smell too much. l cook cause l never want them to feel like they are on a diet as well, though its far more healthier than in the past. Both OH and my lil boy have lost about 5lbs each. They still have a take away once a week and l sit there and drink my water:cry:
l want to be the slim partner, mummy, sister, daughter, friend and neighbour lol. We moved house in April and my next door neighbour and her twenty something year old 3 gals must be size 6s to 10s. ln the summer l`d be so embarassed hanging my size 22 and 24 clothes on my washing line. It made me feel so ashamed.
At 30 l feel like l let my 20s fly by whilst being so fat. l went to nightclubs and all that but had to hold back coz of my size. We went to the funfair in the summer, me and my son wanted to go on a ride. The guy looked at me and sait you wont fit, how embarassing is that. When we went to Legoland l didnt even bother going on any ride
. Being big has had it`s embarassing moments too. A few years back l was sitting on a plastic garden chair, it broke and the next thing l see am on the floor:cry:. l was so embarssed especially since l didnt know most of the people there. Now whenever l dont trust whether the chair will bear my weight l would rather stand. l did this at my son`s play last week and OH thought l`d gone insane but hey l would rather save myself from embarassment. Lets not talk about the sweating or being out of breath.
By my birthday next April l want to be at least a size 16. I love fashion and despite my size have managed to "look good" not forgetting the control underwear lol. I mean with places like ASOS, Simply Be, New Look, George and Ebay UK/US l managed it yet felt like l could do more for myself. l cannot wait to go shopping at Lakeside and shop from most if not all womens shops ooh that would be amaaaaazing. Thinking of all of this gives me strength not to cheat. I must say l am seeing a bit of a difference in clothes though because of 2 c-sections my tummy is very big. Am quite chuffed that l bought 2 size 20 dresses and they fit me perfectly, well 2 weeks ago anyway.
l am still unsure whether to eat xmas or not but whether l do or not l am glad l started this diet before the festive season. Normally at xmas l go all out and eat mince pies, cakes, meat, potatoes etc and justify it to myeslf that xmas comes once a year.
WI tomorrow and starting week 10. Here is to will power and slimfinnity!
l started my vlcd jouney 9 weeks ago weighing 313lbs,
today l weigh 275lbs. First 2 weeks were on Lipotrim that tasted so so vile. The past 7 weeks l have been on Exante and l love it. The taste is amazing well except for the tomato and basil.:yuk:
ln these past 9 weeks l have discovered strength and will power that l never thought l had. For the first time in my life l know that l can be slim and healthy. Looking back to when l was my slimmest l realise l was happier and more daring then. l can make excuses and say the Depo injections caused my weight gain or the fractured ankle and being in a cast for 8 weeks but the honest truth is that l let myself go. Like many others l too have tried a lot of diets and failed miserably. I tried Xenical twice and was just disguisted by the effects. In July l went to my gp and asked for a gastric band lol. l went for a blood test for cholestorol, diabetes etc. My gp was shocked when everything came back normal except for my iron levels. We never discussed it again cause Oh though a gatric band was taking it a step too far. At that point l knew if l did not do anything my weight would kill me. On the telly if there was anything to do with weight l felt like they were saying it to me. l hated it (how silly). Then my favourite celebs would lose weight and l would feel like they have let me down. How sad is that.... l don`t know were l heard of LT but l instantly knew l had to give it a go. I googled it and found this forum, what a godsend. I then changed to Exante and honestly this diet works for me. I know it works because now l am ready and more focused to do this. lt is sooo difficult cooking dinners everyday for my OH and two kids but l also find it rewarding. I am talking of cooking from scratch even my white sauce lol. Am giving baking a break, l love the smell too much. l cook cause l never want them to feel like they are on a diet as well, though its far more healthier than in the past. Both OH and my lil boy have lost about 5lbs each. They still have a take away once a week and l sit there and drink my water:cry:
l want to be the slim partner, mummy, sister, daughter, friend and neighbour lol. We moved house in April and my next door neighbour and her twenty something year old 3 gals must be size 6s to 10s. ln the summer l`d be so embarassed hanging my size 22 and 24 clothes on my washing line. It made me feel so ashamed.
At 30 l feel like l let my 20s fly by whilst being so fat. l went to nightclubs and all that but had to hold back coz of my size. We went to the funfair in the summer, me and my son wanted to go on a ride. The guy looked at me and sait you wont fit, how embarassing is that. When we went to Legoland l didnt even bother going on any ride
. Being big has had it`s embarassing moments too. A few years back l was sitting on a plastic garden chair, it broke and the next thing l see am on the floor:cry:. l was so embarssed especially since l didnt know most of the people there. Now whenever l dont trust whether the chair will bear my weight l would rather stand. l did this at my son`s play last week and OH thought l`d gone insane but hey l would rather save myself from embarassment. Lets not talk about the sweating or being out of breath. By my birthday next April l want to be at least a size 16. I love fashion and despite my size have managed to "look good" not forgetting the control underwear lol. I mean with places like ASOS, Simply Be, New Look, George and Ebay UK/US l managed it yet felt like l could do more for myself. l cannot wait to go shopping at Lakeside and shop from most if not all womens shops ooh that would be amaaaaazing. Thinking of all of this gives me strength not to cheat. I must say l am seeing a bit of a difference in clothes though because of 2 c-sections my tummy is very big
. Am quite chuffed that l bought 2 size 20 dresses and they fit me perfectly, well 2 weeks ago anyway. l am still unsure whether to eat xmas or not but whether l do or not l am glad l started this diet before the festive season. Normally at xmas l go all out and eat mince pies, cakes, meat, potatoes etc and justify it to myeslf that xmas comes once a year.
WI tomorrow and starting week 10. Here is to will power and slimfinnity!
