Hey sugar.
Firstly you are not alone. We've all been there, done that, got the excess flubber to prove it
Well done on lobbing the crisps in the bin! Well done on re jigging your social plans, and well done on writing it down here and discussing with mick (either of which can't be easy).
I can't really offer any words of wisom. Just that you'll do this if you really want to, and only you can do it.
Hugs xx were all here to listen/moan with/whatever xx
Thanks Mrs S! I do feel better having had the chat with Mick, but he honestly doesn't really understand. He thinks that to lose weight is easy and just a case of not eating bad stuff...as he is sipping on a giant cup of full fat hot chocolate with an immense amount of cream and marshmallows followed by a huge glass of Baileys! He then asked me to make him a cake, but in the same breath tells me "we can do this together babe". Its alright for him, he is huge and big built and can get away with that sort of thing...I can't. I hate that I am the same weight, in fact I am at the moment probably more than him. He seems to burn it off so easily, I can't or don't. But lets face it, the problem is not with him, its with me. Just because he doesn't understand that concept of health living, doesn't mean I need to eat like him ... and I don't. I just sometimes wonder "if he can do it, why can't I" hence the head in a giant bag of crisps!
Thanks, I don't often moan, I tend to go off and mope. My food has been really quite good and varied, its just the odd treats I give myself - I should really I am not a dog, I don't need treats!
Hey well done on chucking the crisps in the bin, I hate waste & couldn't have done that.
Well you're sort of planning which is good, I'd put a note on the planner the meals out & then work out what sensible meals you can have in between those lovely social events you have coming up.
Ok so you're not going to lose lbs overnight but it will help you stay focused & in control.
Are you still healthy eating?
Yeah, I am not a big fan of food wastage, but I knew I couldn't pace myself on those things, and I can't stress enough how big this bags actually was - I will fish it out of the bin tonight and take a pic.
I am still healthy eating and doing a pretty good job of it - as you know I am not an SWer but I have been tempted to give it another go....get a bit more structure in my life. I just find parameters in any diet very oppressive and I end up rebelling.
Oh :-( I was wondering if you were ok cos you haven't posted.
I don't know what an Indonesian cracker is but you don't need them in your life.
How do you feel about cancelling your social bits? Will that make it worse? I'm just thinking it might lead to a Charley rebellion.
I can totally relate to what you're saying because food actually is my life. Which seems like a sad thing to say but it's true! I know I can't lose weight unless my head is totally in it. Maybe taking a little break from healthy eating/dieting might help to get it out the system and get the head into agreement?
As Laura said, no words of wisdom just a hug to help you along the way x
The Indonesian Crackers are like a mixed bag of prawn crackers and spicy cassava crisps and they are really delish and very moorish - total heart attack food you know? I thought I could control it by only having a small portion at a time, i managed it on Saturday lunchtime, I made myself a delicious special fried rice with some curry sauce over the top and had a small bowlful next to me. I felt like I was out at a restaurant.....then last night happened....
I know what you mean about Charley Rebellion, I have Rebelled so many times in the past. But this time, I feel ok about it. Probably because I have other stuff later on down the line. I felt what I was doing was too much stuff, my sister was fine about me cancelling the Indian on Friday (esp. bearing in mind I am out for lunch that day too), and as luck would have it (although not for my friend!) one of the girls I was going out with tomorrow night has just text and said she has shingles and asked if we all had it previously, I haven't - which means I am susceptible to getting it, which I really don't want! So I am not going out now anyway.
At the moment, as opposed to feeling sulky that I am not going out to a few events, I am relieved - I felt quite overwhelmed by the amount of things I had going on... now it reads like this:
Tonight, Wednesday Thursday - eating to plan
Friday lunchtime (eating here
Sample Menus ) so I am pretty sure I can make semi-decent choices. This is just a sample menu though so I can't make a proper decision until the day.
Saturday - making an indian meal for friends, my usual butter chicken, but done with my healthier choices, with homemade saag aloo, made the proper way(!) and for dessert I am going to have a go at making orange ice cream, served in the actual orange skins So this will be a bad meal, but hoping that this will be bad for only one meal!
Sunday Monday and Tuesday on plan
Wednesday - pizza express for lunch, although I may not eat, if I do it will be a salad. And then here for dinner (
Dukes Brew & Que | Home to Beavertown Brewery & The Best Smoked BBQ in London Town )
So I don't feel like I am deprived by saying no to tomorrow and Friday night. I am just attempting damage control...
I am not even thinking about April, which throws up another month of going out!
I know what you mean though Stacey, food is MY life too. I am always thinking about my next meal, or something to nibble on. I try and put my mind somewhere else, but its pretty much always on food! And you too have a busy social life, one where all your other friends / colleagues or whomever seem to not worry about what they choose to eat or drink. It does make me feel short changes sometimes.
I am in the process of seeking out a personal trainer at my local gym, my SIL is making enquiries for me. I can't really afford one, but I have a couple of hundred saved up. I just think I need a bit of guidance somewhere. Maybe this will help.
- 1lb off !!! Yee Haaaa
