Cruising my way to Cuba

[no1rangersgirl]

So, I failed to start a diary when I actually started Dukan nearly a month ago, but we are going to pretend that last week was my first week.
I initially started dukan without factoring in that during my third week I would be spending a weekend at a festival, attending four parties and staying with family...all quite challenging to continue dukan-ing, so I called it quits. I would simply enjoy that week, get it all out of the way and start afresh.
I decided that I wouldn't weigh myself after that week as I didn't want to be disheartened by the stark reality of the scaled showing me that all my previous hard work had gone to waste. I chose to do 4 days on attack on my return and then weigh myself so that in theory I had stayed the same (am I the only one who plays these crazy mental games with myself?!?).
I am now on day 3 of cruise and when I last weighed, I was 1.4lb less than when I left off - not too shabby.
I think yesterday was my real revelation day, when I really came to complete understanding and focus with Dukan. I took a trip to the supermarket and stocked up on all the essentials and made sure that I am now able to create meals which will keep me interested as well as not cause too much conflict with meal prep for the rest of my household. I have even got people trying to steal my stockpile of muffins.
I'm really hopeful and focused on my journey now, especially as I have so much to look forward to in the latter half of the year...I really need to succeed!
Heres to finding my happiness! arty0011:

 

[Jojo25]

Hi Kirsty & welcome. Loads of friendly support on here, looking forward to reading you x

 

[no1rangersgirl]

So that's another working week nearly over and I have to admit, I wish it wasn't. Not because I love to work and I have nothing better to do, but because I like the natural structure and routine it gives me in terms of eating. Yes, there are times when there are temptations like birthday cake etc.... but as long as you go in prepared with your muffins, you can't fail.
I have finally got myself back into my gym routine and have been walking and cycling to and from work - I really think my head is in a good place for this right now!
My concern for the weekend, is that I am going to an all day event tomorrow where no food or drink is permitted and I will be completely at the hands of the onsite food trucks - I have checked the event policy on special dietary requirements (essentially that's what I have) and the not so helpful person on the helpline pretty much gave me a, 'computer says no' response...what to do?! I have no idea what would be the best food choice, a greasy burger? a chicken wrap? Ive considered just having what I feel like and then on Sunday having an extreme fat blasting workout which will in theory right my wrongs.
I just don't want to jeopardise all of my hard work this week. Any advice is always very, very welcome :help2:

 

[no1rangersgirl]

Not so hopeful for weigh day anymore....

Ok, I have my weigh day tomorrow and I am dreading it. I'm considering skipping it all together and maybe just doing monthly weigh-ins?
My reason mainly stems from the fact that I find I easily fall into the trap of compulsive daily weighing which just allows me to get wound up and stressed about normal daily fluctuations in weight which should always be expected in women; this in turn can have a really bad effect on my commitment and progress.
My other reason is based around the fact that every few weeks or so, I will have an event where my food options are so limited that I am forced to go off plan - as was the case this weekend. I now expect a minimum of sts but more likely a gain despite the fact that I stuck to the diet to the letter for the rest of the week. Naturally this makes me feel crap about enjoying these events and living a normal life where i socialise with friends and I really don't want to fall into that trap.
My theory is that if I weigh in on a monthly basis, possibly inline with my menstrual cycle, I will not notice the glitches or gains from my rare outings and the overall loss will be more of a motivation for me.
I know that this is all well and good in theory but the reason I find myself sitting here telling you all about my strange little theories and thought processes is because I know that the flip side to this theory is a dangerous downward spiral - I wont notice when/if I am going wrong and become complacent and then I can gain all kinds of crazy amounts in a month. I guess the real reason for writing this is to scope out what you wise and wonderful ladies think?
My mum is a slimming world consultant and she has always said that slimming world should offer a monthly weigh in option to members because the female body does fluctuate wildly during a monthly cycle...I don't know. Maybe I'm just over-thinking the whole thing and just need to suck it up and deal with it. If its a gain, at least I am expecting it - still, it never makes it any easier to swallow (oh the irony!!!)
I shall let you all know what I eventually decide on in the morning but I would love to know your thoughts...
Here ends my rambling! x

 

[ceridwen]

I don't think I could resist the urge to weigh myself for a whole month! I'm currently weighing myself every day, but thinking about switching to weekly weigh-ins.

How was your weigh-in today?

 

[no1rangersgirl]

I'm completely in two minds on it but I think I will just stick to weekly now whilst I have a fair amount to lose...maybe monthly once it's a matter of pounds or once I hit target.
This week I only lost 1/4 lb but I'm having to admit through gritted teeth, that it was to be expected. I'm hoping for a much better result this week though! x

 

[greeneyedhippychick]

Ok, I have my weigh day tomorrow and I am dreading it. I'm considering skipping it all together and maybe just doing monthly weigh-ins?
My reason mainly stems from the fact that I find I easily fall into the trap of compulsive daily weighing which just allows me to get wound up and stressed about normal daily fluctuations in weight which should always be expected in women; this in turn can have a really bad effect on my commitment and progress.
My other reason is based around the fact that every few weeks or so, I will have an event where my food options are so limited that I am forced to go off plan - as was the case this weekend. I now expect a minimum of sts but more likely a gain despite the fact that I stuck to the diet to the letter for the rest of the week. Naturally this makes me feel crap about enjoying these events and living a normal life where i socialise with friends and I really don't want to fall into that trap.
My theory is that if I weigh in on a monthly basis, possibly inline with my menstrual cycle, I will not notice the glitches or gains from my rare outings and the overall loss will be more of a motivation for me.
I know that this is all well and good in theory but the reason I find myself sitting here telling you all about my strange little theories and thought processes is because I know that the flip side to this theory is a dangerous downward spiral - I wont notice when/if I am going wrong and become complacent and then I can gain all kinds of crazy amounts in a month. I guess the real reason for writing this is to scope out what you wise and wonderful ladies think?
My mum is a slimming world consultant and she has always said that slimming world should offer a monthly weigh in option to members because the female body does fluctuate wildly during a monthly cycle...I don't know. Maybe I'm just over-thinking the whole thing and just need to suck it up and deal with it. If its a gain, at least I am expecting it - still, it never makes it any easier to swallow (oh the irony!!!)
I shall let you all know what I eventually decide on in the morning but I would love to know your thoughts...
Here ends my rambling! x

I do understand all of what you're saying so well. But to be honest a life without a little living, fun and socialising isn't really a life is it? Would make all the rest of it pointless. So maybe don't be so hard on yourself. As long as you stick to things the vast majority of the time you're going to see results x

 

[parfittaroles]

I hope you don't mind, I just had to comment... Your profile pic of a kit Kat makes me so jealous! I really wanted to try a white one but couldn't find them anywhere !

 

[charly1979]

hi there!
no weighing for a month? and i thought i was good weighing myself weekly. good luck hope its all going to plan and i hope you dont mind me saying so but you play some serious mind games with yourself over the scales. ha ha i wish i could kid myself into that but all i'd end up doing would be making myself worry and fret and then scrutinise what i ate. (total headache)
im looking forward to the next post ... xx

 

[no1rangersgirl]

hi there!
no weighing for a month? and i thought i was good weighing myself weekly. good luck hope its all going to plan and i hope you dont mind me saying so but you play some serious mind games with yourself over the scales. ha ha i wish i could kid myself into that but all i'd end up doing would be making myself worry and fret and then scrutinise what i ate. (total headache)
im looking forward to the next post ... xx

Hi Charly!
Dont fret, no mind games going on here...just pondering aloud with the masses. I am currently weighing myself weekly but wondered what others views on monthly weighing were. I know quite a few people who prefer monthly weighs, others who will only judge there body on clothing fit aswell as those who NEED to weigh twice daily but have only really ever committed to weekly weigh-ins.
At the moment Im just focussing on finding a happy balance with fun and diet whilst keeping momentum and I wanted see what others could suggest.

I hope you don't mind, I just had to comment... Your profile pic of a kit Kat makes me so jealous! I really wanted to try a white one but couldn't find them anywhere !

Hey Parfittaroles, feel free to post away! This was a photo which my cousin sent me as she found some in a local shop after we had searched far and wide. I have to admit that when I tried it I was sadly disappointed, it was just far too sickly
However, I did try the hazelnut one (imported) which I would recommend

I do understand all of what you're saying so well. But to be honest a life without a little living, fun and socialising isn't really a life is it? Would make all the rest of it pointless. So maybe don't be so hard on yourself. As long as you stick to things the vast majority of the time you're going to see results x

Hi HippyChick, I think that is what I have settled my mind on. I will stick to it 99% of the time but that other 1% will be the odd occasion when I have some kind of social commitment - afterall, the whole purpose of this journey is to be happy and confident!

I'm looking forward to this weeks weigh in and will take what ever result I get as it comes...I didn't become a chunky monkey over night so I will expect the reverse to take an equal time-frame
xxx

 

[charly1979]

hi again ,
i hope you didnt take what i said earlier in the wrong way i was just joking about the mind games. i think everyone is free to diet as they so wish, after all everybodys body is different and who knows it best .. you do.lol x
looks to me like you have it all under control which is why i put that i couldnt wait for the next post, i love hearing about different people and different journeys x

 

[no1rangersgirl]

hi again ,
i hope you didnt take what i said earlier in the wrong way i was just joking about the mind games. i think everyone is free to diet as they so wish, after all everybodys body is different and who knows it best .. you do.lol x
looks to me like you have it all under control which is why i put that i couldnt wait for the next post, i love hearing about different people and different journeys x

No, not at all, I just thought I would update with what I had concluded as I'd not really been on for a couple of days.
Its interesting to get the thoughts of others and to understand the rational behind it all...I figured that's why I'd volunteer my own for general consumption

 

[charly1979]

thats all coolio then xx i must say looking at your kit kat chunkys is like temptation at its worst, i'm drooling just thinking about it and i've never even tried the white ones before, i cannot wait until i can eat normally and enjoy the odd treat here and there. x

 

[no1rangersgirl]

I have to admit I did have some maltesers before the gym yesterday as a bit of a celebratory treat/much needed sugar hit when I was truely flagging (along with a double espresso)...I'd like to think that it's not going to impact too greatly on next weeks weigh in as I was chuffed with my 2.3lb this week.
I really will be able to get my bod out when I go away in September and I am so excited!
As a little personal motivation I went to new look the other day and bought 2 things for holiday in sizes which I'd never bought before. I really like having the visual goal, it's really spurring me on.
Here's to another week on this slippery slope!

 

[charly1979]

what a great idea i think i might buy an outfit i like in a size 10! hang it on my wall to look at every morning to spur me on. i cannot wait to loose 2lb and be in the 10st bracket, it was before i had my youngest that i was that slim he is 5 and a half now so will be nice to get there again. i am feeling so good i posted a pic of me on facebook (and yes i did it myself wasn't tagged in a dodgy one my friend took lol) and someone commented saying "omg your getting younger" i was chuffed to bits!
just noticed your goal weight is the same as mine and your only 2.5 lb away from me at the moment we are close in weight we can spur each other on.
xxx

 

[no1rangersgirl]

That's sounds like a great idea to me!
I have been so focused on that 2lb for this week too as I really can not wait to be in the 10's but a sober dinner out last night went horribly wrong and I ended up crawling in (literally) at 3am this morning I'm thinking a few PP days may be in order! :/
On another note, I have just received my delivery of dukan friendly noodles. I bought them as i'd seen a few things pre-dukan online saying how good try are and what a great pasta sub they are. I have been massively craving a good spag bol, so hopefully this will be the answer...I shall offer my verdict this evening after dinner x

 

[Triniprinc3ss]

That's sounds like a great idea to me!
I have been so focused on that 2lb for this week too as I really can not wait to be in the 10's but a sober dinner out last night went horribly wrong and I ended up crawling in (literally) at 3am this morning I'm thinking a few PP days may be in order! :/
On another note, I have just received my delivery of dukan friendly noodles. I bought them as i'd seen a few things pre-dukan online saying how good try are and what a great pasta sub they are. I have been massively craving a good spag bol, so hopefully this will be the answer...I shall offer my verdict this evening after dinner x

I did my noodles (for the first time) last night.

Haven't tried it yet, as I'm waiting for lunch. Fiingers Crossed

 

[charly1979]

Please do let me know what they are like as im a little dubious Ive heard good and bad things about these noodles!! please let me know because i am a spag bol lover!! i usually eat a tonne of pasta.
Also i heard they do a rice substitute in these shirataki noodles is that true?

 

[Triniprinc3ss]

Please do let me know what they are like as im a little dubious Ive heard good and bad things about these noodles!! please let me know because i am a spag bol lover!! i usually eat a tonne of pasta.
Also i heard they do a rice substitute in these shirataki noodles is that true?

Yes, I saw the rice on Amazon but I have been using cauliflower to make 'rice', so I didn't buy them. I think they're called Miracle Rice.

I bought my noodles on www.lowcarbmegastore.com as they are cheaper than Amazon and I don't have a local chinese supermarket. That website does quite a few fat-free/carb-free/sugar-free items. You should take a look

 

[charly1979]

Yes, I saw the rice on Amazon but I have been using cauliflower to make 'rice', so I didn't buy them. I think they're called Miracle Rice.

I bought my noodles on www.lowcarbmegastore.com as they are cheaper than Amazon and I don't have a local chinese supermarket. That website does quite a few fat-free/carb-free/sugar-free items. You should take a look

looks good am now nosing round thinking ohhh look sugar free carb free sweets ...yum yum