Helen's Journey.
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hez
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Day 20. Another great day yesterday. A friend came into work, she hadn't seen me in 2 weeks, she was amazed at the transformation already!!! She recommended me to get a foam roller for exercising. Had a look online, thats not really me. I wouldn't have a clue as to what I'm doing, so i think i will give that a miss. 
yesterday a new friend i made on here, was to do a challenge for SW. So i took up a challenge too Mine was to take a short walk (1 mile) every day for 7 days, and shave time of it everyday. So i will do that just before i head to work. I was panting like a dog 1/4 ways into it, but i persevered and did it. Omg I'm so unfit, i was happy to see my house again lol
i think when ive finished working all these long hours (end of september) i will join the gym. Probably safer all round workout. I will still do my walking in the evening after dinner (my last shake that is).
I am actually loving my strawberry shakes! Never thought i'd hear myself say that! They don't feel like a chore or anything.
My friend did comment yesterday that my head was in the right place she could see that by me. Her only concern was that another friend of ours did it years ago, and stuck to it 100%. She went from 18st to 8st! And when she started eating she put it all back on and more with it. I told her that is not going to happen, i will have a outfit, and its sole purpose is to keep me around that size. If too tight, either cut down or move more! I told her this is my last diet EVER. And i mean that, whole heartedly. I have 3 daughters and 1 son. I don't want my girls thinking that because mom had trouble we our weight we too will have trouble with our weight. Or that a girls life is just consumed with diets.
Last night i painted my nails (on my left hand, as I'm right handed) just to see them looking pretty. Must take it off today for work saying that i spoke to my niece on thursday and she said about my manicure, and putting on a conditioning top coat. Im just waiting for my 2 pinkies to catch up. I have not bitten any of them in 20 days, but those 2 were the worst. They are coming on slowly its the small things lol
Today also I woke, got up, toilet, then hopped on scales.... 19st 3lbs this morning. The chemist reads more than mine, that doest bother me though. As long as its going down I'm happy. I cant wait to get into 18st category, i know that doesn't sound great but 20 days ago i was 21st. So 18st looks much better
I still cant believe i am still 100%. I hand on heart say to anyone, if i can do it....anyone can do it. And I'm sleeping much better, skin feel so soft (must be from all my water), confidence is high, just overall feeling great!
Didn't mean to ramble on so much today but as my 16 yr old says YOLO heres to another great day! xxx
yesterday a new friend i made on here, was to do a challenge for SW. So i took up a challenge too
Mine was to take a short walk (1 mile) every day for 7 days, and shave time of it everyday. So i will do that just before i head to work. I was panting like a dog 1/4 ways into it, but i persevered and did it. Omg I'm so unfit, i was happy to see my house again loli think when ive finished working all these long hours (end of september) i will join the gym. Probably safer all round workout. I will still do my walking in the evening after dinner
(my last shake that is).I am actually loving my strawberry shakes! Never thought i'd hear myself say that! They don't feel like a chore or anything.
My friend did comment yesterday that my head was in the right place she could see that by me. Her only concern was that another friend of ours did it years ago, and stuck to it 100%. She went from 18st to 8st! And when she started eating she put it all back on and more with it. I told her that is not going to happen, i will have a outfit, and its sole purpose is to keep me around that size. If too tight, either cut down or move more! I told her this is my last diet EVER. And i mean that, whole heartedly. I have 3 daughters and 1 son. I don't want my girls thinking that because mom had trouble we our weight we too will have trouble with our weight. Or that a girls life is just consumed with diets.
Last night i painted my nails (on my left hand, as I'm right handed) just to see them looking pretty. Must take it off today for work
saying that i spoke to my niece on thursday and she said about my manicure, and putting on a conditioning top coat. Im just waiting for my 2 pinkies to catch up. I have not bitten any of them in 20 days, but those 2 were the worst. They are coming on slowly its the small things lolToday also I woke, got up, toilet, then hopped on scales.... 19st 3lbs this morning. The chemist reads more than mine, that doest bother me though. As long as its going down I'm happy. I cant wait to get into 18st category, i know that doesn't sound great but 20 days ago i was 21st. So 18st looks much better
I still cant believe i am still 100%. I hand on heart say to anyone, if i can do it....anyone can do it. And I'm sleeping much better, skin feel so soft (must be from all my water), confidence is high, just overall feeling great!
Didn't mean to ramble on so much today but as my 16 yr old says YOLO
heres to another great day! xxx
Thanks mini, too your advice and alls good again
Glad to hear all is working well again.
Fibre clear helps prevent constipation as it keeps things moving along as it bulks out the stools...you need to make sure you are drinking plenty of water as it does absorb more water.
Day 20. Another great day yesterday. A friend came into work, she hadn't seen me in 2 weeks, she was amazed at the transformation already!!! She recommended me to get a foam roller for exercising. Had a look online, thats not really me. I wouldn't have a clue as to what I'm doing, so i think i will give that a miss.
yesterday a new friend i made on here, was to do a challenge for SW. So i took up a challenge too
i think when ive finished working all these long hours (end of september) i will join the gym. Probably safer all round workout. I will still do my walking in the evening after dinner
I am actually loving my strawberry shakes! Never thought i'd hear myself say that! They don't feel like a chore or anything.
My friend did comment yesterday that my head was in the right place she could see that by me. Her only concern was that another friend of ours did it years ago, and stuck to it 100%. She went from 18st to 8st! And when she started eating she put it all back on and more with it. I told her that is not going to happen, i will have a outfit, and its sole purpose is to keep me around that size. If too tight, either cut down or move more! I told her this is my last diet EVER. And i mean that, whole heartedly. I have 3 daughters and 1 son. I don't want my girls thinking that because mom had trouble we our weight we too will have trouble with our weight. Or that a girls life is just consumed with diets.
Last night i painted my nails (on my left hand, as I'm right handed) just to see them looking pretty. Must take it off today for work
Today also I woke, got up, toilet, then hopped on scales.... 19st 3lbs this morning. The chemist reads more than mine, that doest bother me though. As long as its going down I'm happy. I cant wait to get into 18st category, i know that doesn't sound great but 20 days ago i was 21st. So 18st looks much better
I still cant believe i am still 100%. I hand on heart say to anyone, if i can do it....anyone can do it. And I'm sleeping much better, skin feel so soft (must be from all my water), confidence is high, just overall feeling great!
Didn't mean to ramble on so much today but as my 16 yr old says YOLO
Well done Helen on getting to Day 20 and I agree that when your head is in the right place it makes dieting so much easier...it has taken me years to get the old head back into that space again.
Before you finish your diet you will hear about this and that one who put back on all there weight...I have done it myself and so has a lot of people on various diets...just stand in line at any Slimming World or Weight Watchers weigh-in and talk to those waiting and they will have the same old story of how they regained and lost their weight over and over again...it happens regardless of diets and each time you fail you just hope that you have learned from the last time and move on as the road to success is paved with failure.
Well done on 19st 3lb this morning...I also weigh in lighter in the morning and by the time I get to the chemist I am up three or four pounds between clothes and water.
You are doing really good Helen and it won't be long now until you see 18 on the scales!
Getting a good nights sleep is so important and I am really feeling the benefit from it since I started and I am sure this is why I have more energy during the day.
hez
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Omg such a stressful day at work! If i wasn't on lipotrim, i would have walked out and gone to the pub next door.... Today was a challenge at work, and it wasn't food related. I never want a repeat of that ever again. Told staff if it happens again, people will get fired, end of.... Water just didnt do justice, it was a stiff drink i wanted lol
hopefully (fingers n toes crossed) tomorrow will be better, day before weigh in too
hopefully (fingers n toes crossed) tomorrow will be better, day before weigh in too
hez
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Morning, well todays day 21 still 100% and proud of that. (Hubby is chatting to me whilst im doing this, asking me what will he do for dinner :sigh:, sometimes i do wonder)
got my weigh in tomorrow, looking forward to that (she says rubbing her hands together lol) popped on my scales this morning after my pit stop lol and 19st 2lbs staring back at me..... I can feel that 18 coming, who is happy to see 18st, ME. Says a lot about me eh! I way more in at the chemist but thats ok, its all going down in numbers, and thats what matters.
getting in my walk today might be a bit tough, its raining, and i dont own a jacket (got a black suit jacket but would look ridiculous in that) i think i will buy myself a jacket when I'm finished, probably more than one. I only buy clothes for necessity as its no fun shopping for size 22/24 clothes. That will change too
heres to another great day! x
still 100% and proud of that. (Hubby is chatting to me whilst im doing this, asking me what will he do for dinner :sigh:, sometimes i do wonder)got my weigh in tomorrow, looking forward to that (she says rubbing her hands together lol) popped on my scales this morning after my pit stop lol and 19st 2lbs staring back at me..... I can feel that 18 coming, who is happy to see 18st, ME. Says a lot about me eh! I way more in at the chemist but thats ok, its all going down in numbers, and thats what matters.
getting in my walk today might be a bit tough, its raining, and i dont own a jacket (got a black suit jacket but would look ridiculous in that) i think i will buy myself a jacket when I'm finished, probably more than one. I only buy clothes for necessity as its no fun shopping for size 22/24 clothes. That will change too
heres to another great day! x
So proud of you Hez for not cracking at work! It can be majorly tough sometimes and there are times I feel just like you did. People do forget and/or don't realise what you are going through, and when they push you, well, grrrrr, couldn't you just (fill in your own blank here!)!
You and I sound so similar, even down to the clothes sizes and trying to get physically fit and being in a supervisory role at work too. So glad to have found you on here at the same time as me
We do differ in one way though - I do have jackets, lots of jackets! And cardis too! I don't know why, but I must have a thing for them, or maybe it is all just a subconscious cover up thing.
Wishing you all the best luck for your weigh in tomorrow hun, let us know how you get on x
It can be majorly tough sometimes and there are times I feel just like you did. People do forget and/or don't realise what you are going through, and when they push you, well, grrrrr, couldn't you just (fill in your own blank here!)!You and I sound so similar, even down to the clothes sizes and trying to get physically fit and being in a supervisory role at work too. So glad to have found you on here at the same time as me
We do differ in one way though - I do have jackets, lots of jackets! And cardis too! I don't know why, but I must have a thing for them, or maybe it is all just a subconscious cover up thing.
Wishing you all the best luck for your weigh in tomorrow hun, let us know how you get on x
hez
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Thanks anglouwoo today was much better, saying that there was only me and my daughter, so no stress at all. I do love my job, just sometimes staff can be hard work.
Still 100%, i love saying that lol how long for i don't know, but i will continue as long as I'm happy, and i am happy. I think the people you meet on here keep you going too. I feel like i don't want to let the lipotrim team down. And unless your doing a tfr diet u don't understand. Hubby was telling me this evening he didn't cook enough potatoes for dinner, he doesn't even realise what that he is doing it. But it doesn't bother me. My youngest came for my walk today, and she talked the whole time. She is looking forward to a 'slim mom', then she was quick to add that i would still be the same person inside. Just look a little different on the outside lol i told her she should be worried as when this slim mom comes that i will be buying clothes for myself in future. So she better like what shes wearing because she will be living it for years to come.... Hahaha her face PRICELESS
i did actually order a jacket today. A friend on here was on about sports direct, so i went on a mini splurge. So i will own a jacket sometime in the near future (saying that, i ordered size 18! So when i get to wear it, is another thing. I ordered size 18 in everything). Something to look forward too x
today was much better, saying that there was only me and my daughter, so no stress at all. I do love my job, just sometimes staff can be hard work. Still 100%, i love saying that lol how long for i don't know, but i will continue as long as I'm happy, and i am happy. I think the people you meet on here keep you going too. I feel like i don't want to let the lipotrim team down. And unless your doing a tfr diet u don't understand. Hubby was telling me this evening he didn't cook enough potatoes for dinner, he doesn't even realise what that he is doing it. But it doesn't bother me. My youngest came for my walk today, and she talked the whole time. She is looking forward to a 'slim mom', then she was quick to add that i would still be the same person inside. Just look a little different on the outside lol i told her she should be worried as when this slim mom comes that i will be buying clothes for myself in future. So she better like what shes wearing because she will be living it for years to come.... Hahaha her face PRICELESS
i did actually order a jacket today. A friend on here was on about sports direct, so i went on a mini splurge. So i will own a jacket sometime in the near future (saying that, i ordered size 18! So when i get to wear it, is another thing. I ordered size 18 in everything). Something to look forward too
x
hez
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Day 22. Been for my weigh in and another 8lbs down - DELIGHTED. I always weigh 2lbs heavier on hers but thats ok. I am happy with an 8 easy please a child eh. Had the worse nights sleep in ages. Got a phone call in the middle of the night that my cousins place was on fire. Apparently i should have been able to see from mine thankfully it wasn't the house. It was the shed at the back of the house, which houses all the machinery. They have diggers/tractors/harvesters all that kind of stuff, and its all gone. They had to evacuate the house as it was heading that way! So i spoke to them at that time, and eventually got back to sleep, but i had a really bad sleep.
otherwise yesterday was a very good day. Work was like a sauna, my water was coming out in sweat lol i looked like meatloaf after doing a 3 hour gig hehe
looking forward to my week. Heres to another great day! x
easy please a child eh. Had the worse nights sleep in ages. Got a phone call in the middle of the night that my cousins place was on fire. Apparently i should have been able to see from mine thankfully it wasn't the house. It was the shed at the back of the house, which houses all the machinery. They have diggers/tractors/harvesters all that kind of stuff, and its all gone. They had to evacuate the house as it was heading that way! So i spoke to them at that time, and eventually got back to sleep, but i had a really bad sleep. otherwise yesterday was a very good day. Work was like a sauna, my water was coming out in sweat lol i looked like meatloaf after doing a 3 hour gig hehe
looking forward to my week. Heres to another great day!
xOh no, your poor cousin! The main thing is, everybody is ok. Hope the insurance sorts it out quickly for them.
It is majorly hot here too, to be honest, I am staying inside at the moment and only venturing out with the dogs early evening, if then. Last night we didn't take them out as our old girl Pepsi, who is 15 and a half, just wanted to sleep all day (don't blame her in this heat), and Bailey, 8 months old, found immense enjoyment chasing the water jet from the hose when OH was watering the plants. She was bombing about for well over half an hour. She came in dried off, had her tea and then slept all evening, haha.
In this heat, icy Lipo shakes are sooo welcome!
Aww, bless your daughter Hez, bet her face was a picture. I'm sure there will be lots of girly clothes shopping trips coming up, but the difference is this time, you will both be able to easily get something!
It is majorly hot here too, to be honest, I am staying inside at the moment and only venturing out with the dogs early evening, if then. Last night we didn't take them out as our old girl Pepsi, who is 15 and a half, just wanted to sleep all day (don't blame her in this heat), and Bailey, 8 months old, found immense enjoyment chasing the water jet from the hose when OH was watering the plants. She was bombing about for well over half an hour. She came in dried off, had her tea and then slept all evening, haha.
In this heat, icy Lipo shakes are sooo welcome!
Aww, bless your daughter Hez, bet her face was a picture. I'm sure there will be lots of girly clothes shopping trips coming up, but the difference is this time, you will both be able to easily get something!
hez
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Day 23. Very late checking in today. Had like 3 hours sleep, as i had an early meeting... <img src="http://g.static.mmscdn.com/smilies/cry.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Cry" smilieid="13" class="inlineimg"><br>And it was a late night with work. And another late night tonight. <br>today has been another great day. I had my lunchtime shake in the meeting, whilst the others had tea/coffee and club sandwiches. They took no notice, they were stuffing their faces lol <br>diet going good. Im actually enjoying my shakes, someone said to me you cant (they had done lipotrim before, and said never again). I think its more where my head is at to be honest. I really want this.....<br>hopped on the scales this morning, and im looking at 19st 1lb. I can taste that 18 lol nearly there Helen girl, nearly there <br>also today i did my walk, but i ran 4 parts of it, well jogged really. But for someone that hadn't exercised and only started last sunday, not bad going. I wasn't huffing and puffing like the first day i went walking lol my time was 17:22 so thats a full 2 mins shorter than sunday.<br>hope everyone else is having a good day x<br><br>
<br>today has been another great day. I had my lunchtime shake in the meeting, whilst the others had tea/coffee and club sandwiches. They took no notice, they were stuffing their faces lol <br>diet going good. Im actually enjoying my shakes, someone said to me you cant (they had done lipotrim before, and said never again). I think its more where my head is at to be honest. I really want this.....<br>hopped on the scales this morning, and im looking at 19st 1lb. I can taste that 18 lol nearly there Helen girl, nearly there <br>also today i did my walk, but i ran 4 parts of it, well jogged really. But for someone that hadn't exercised and only started last sunday, not bad going. I wasn't huffing and puffing like the first day i went walking lol my time was 17:22 so thats a full 2 mins shorter than sunday.<br>hope everyone else is having a good day x<br><br>
hez
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Hmmm. I don't know what happened there.
@ang hi ang, its been a roaster of a day here too, very thundery weather were having at the moment. Our dogs are taking shelter under the car trailer lol they didn't even come with me for my walk.
Absolutely we will had loads of girly shopping! x
@ang hi ang, its been a roaster of a day here too, very thundery weather were having at the moment. Our dogs are taking shelter under the car trailer lol they didn't even come with me for my walk.
Absolutely we will had loads of girly shopping!
x
hez
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Day 24. In the words of karen carpenter "im on the top of the world, looking down on creation" in my case its looking down on the scales. Yeah baby 18st 13lbs, this leopard has got her spot in the 18st's. Happy doesn't come close. Before when i did this diet, small numbers meant absolutely nothing, it was never enough. It wasn't coming off fast enough. I thought as i wasn't eating solids that i should have huge losses every week. And when it didn't happen, id pick or eat. This time I'm happy watching it slowly come down, go figure lol
last night I'm ashamed to say i went for a walk on the beach. I was paddling, and did a bit of a walk, not fast pacing as the place was busy and you keep meeting people you know, so loads of 'Hellos and how are you?' Thats my first time in the water all year (i can see the beach from my house and work is like a 1 min walk away
still have my pins and needles on my left hand every morning. Yesterday i took off my wedding ring in case it was that, but no difference!!! Also i have such a pain in my left heel, i could hardly stand on it this morning. I don't remember doing anything to it.
heres to another great day everyone x
ps I'm hitting the sales
last night I'm ashamed to say i went for a walk on the beach. I was paddling, and did a bit of a walk, not fast pacing as the place was busy and you keep meeting people you know, so loads of 'Hellos and how are you?' Thats my first time in the water all year (i can see the beach from my house and work is like a 1 min walk away
still have my pins and needles on my left hand every morning. Yesterday i took off my wedding ring in case it was that
, but no difference!!! Also i have such a pain in my left heel, i could hardly stand on it this morning. I don't remember doing anything to it.heres to another great day everyone
xps I'm hitting the sales
hez
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Day 25. Didn't get my walk in yesterday, by the time i came home with the girls, it was a case of shower and work. So no walk. I will go twice today though to make it for it
shopping yesterday, I'm a size smaller, which is good, i tried on the size below that again. And i can do it up, just not move in them lol so i didn't buy anything a size smaller, i purchased clothes 2 sizes smaller
i have an 18th birthday party this evening, I'm doing the catering for it as well, as its a friend of the family. And i have a invitation to a private function tomorrow night. Wasn't going to go to that, only your man came in last night to make sureI'm there saturday night :cry:, feel like i have to go now. So all this FREE drink and food, and i will be on WATER!!! Another test i guess
still doing 100%, am finding it easier now the longer i am on it! Do people hit a bump, when they are on it for so long? Im expecting a hurdle, idk why but i am....
no pins and needles this morning (thank heavens), still have wedding ring off lol foot a bit better, it will be fine after its exercise now soon i really need to get music on my iphone for walking.
The sun is shining here today. So heres to another great day x
shopping yesterday, I'm a size smaller, which is good, i tried on the size below that again. And i can do it up, just not move in them lol so i didn't buy anything a size smaller, i purchased clothes 2 sizes smaller
i have an 18th birthday party this evening, I'm doing the catering for it as well, as its a friend of the family. And i have a invitation to a private function tomorrow night. Wasn't going to go to that, only your man came in last night to make sureI'm there saturday night :cry:, feel like i have to go now. So all this FREE drink and food, and i will be on WATER!!! Another test i guess
still doing 100%, am finding it easier now the longer i am on it! Do people hit a bump, when they are on it for so long? Im expecting a hurdle, idk why but i am....
no pins and needles this morning (thank heavens), still have wedding ring off lol foot a bit better, it will be fine after its exercise now soon
i really need to get music on my iphone for walking. The sun is shining here today. So heres to another great day
xAngrybird39
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Hez u are doing great! I'm only on day 4 and have 4ish stone to lost! Ideally 5 but wud b so happy with anything around 4! Such early days for me I'm scared to dream big! One day at a time I'm afraid! Going to get over the first week slump and start couch to 5k again and aim for a few 5k runs! Love to do a half marathon next year !!
Ciara
Ciara
hez
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Hi ciara, thanks for your kind words, very much appreciated. Ciara i have done no exercise in years and started walking on sunday!!! Im now jogging half of that walk now all 19st approx so if i can do it, anyone can do it. Take one day at a time. I have definitely 6 stone to lose, maybe more.... But all im working on is today. I have to, to be able to get through it tbh. BUT some day i will be sorted, i can feel it this time. x
all 19st approx so if i can do it, anyone can do it. Take one day at a time. I have definitely 6 stone to lose, maybe more.... But all im working on is today. I have to, to be able to get through it tbh. BUT some day i will be sorted, i can feel it this time. x
hez
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Went for my 2 walks/runs today. Am getting better at it, as I'm running, music blaring in my ears. All i can think about is I am running, actually running. Thats another change i see, in myself physically, and emotionally. I loved long distance running, and that is a goal to get back to it. That should help me with maintaining, which will be the next chapter in my life, after getting rid of the weight.
Went to the 18th party, i did the catering. Bless them, i was offered the first plate when i carried in the hot food. I lied and said i was only just after eating, i think they bought it....
Another day 100%..... Heres to another great day tomorrow for now I'm heading to bed, I'm wrecked. x
Went to the 18th party, i did the catering. Bless them, i was offered the first plate when i carried in the hot food. I lied and said i was only just after eating, i think they bought it....
Another day 100%..... Heres to another great day tomorrow
for now I'm heading to bed, I'm wrecked. xSimilar threads
