I absolutely definitely will be 9 st 2ibs on 1 July 2017

[Latecomer]

I find they vary hugely. I am an hourglass (ahem - although you couldn't currently tell....) and I find monsoon stuff fits well but if it fits round my hips in m&s then it's huge around the waist.

 

[chezz]

my 1st goal is to get in to a 22 lolol then down to 16-18 i feel i looked gopd at that size but my ex made me feel like **** and i well the weight gain is the result should have got rid of him sooner x x

 

[Latecomer]

. Take consolation that you can diet but he will probably always be a bully! #karma

 

[ladyfelsham]

. Take consolation that you can diet but he will probably always be a bully! #karma

Exactly, a bully is always a bully. This weight loss journey is all about us, not other people. How you doing today, Late?

 

[Latecomer]

Better today thanks although just could not finish the spag Bol sachet. Previously my favourite but today just bleuurgh. Got a champagne tasting to go to tomorrow for work which should be interesting as can't drink! At least I won't get drunk! How are you doing today Lady?

 

[ladyfelsham]

Oh that's not good - champagne to look at but not taste! Take some sparkling mineral water with you and at least you'll have bubbles too .

All good here thanks hun - a late start to the day though oops.

 

[Latecomer]

Got through the tasting by having a few sips of each glass of champagne and pouring the rest away like a proper professional (never done that before!) - didn't have more than 1 glass in total and a couple of slices of ham. Quite proud of myself!

 

[ladyfelsham]

Cor that's willpower! Well done you

 

[Latecomer]

It's good because usually I am a terrible old lush

 

[Latecomer]

Whoop whoop. First stone down - . Found yesterday REALLY hard. 3 weeks is about when I usually give in and yesterday all my hunger was back and I did NOT want a shake! When I got in from work, made myself a 2 egg no fat omelette with tiny bit of grilled chicken and 2 thin slices chorizo. It was heavenly but I could have eaten another 5! Followed up with half a mint choc bar so that I didn't go overboard on calories but still got the necessary nutrients (or most of them). Doing ok today (so far) just a leek & pot soup.

 

[ladyfelsham]

Woohoo Late that is fantastic, and gosh I am in awe of your resolve not to go overboard with food, that is brilliant!

 

[jules1981]

Well done on your loss hun xxxx

 

[Latecomer]

Thanks guys. Got loads of work lunches coming up which I can't get out of but planning to just opt for low carb protein options as the least worst alternative. If I can get through the next week I hope I will have broken through this weird 3-4 week itch thing I have going on. I swear it has been harder in the last 2 days than it was in the first week. I soooo want a Chinese takeaway - mmmmm duck pancakes and Szechuan salt and pepper squid with some egg fried rice . Bad news on the dress front, I tried on my Xmas dress to see if I was getting anywhere near and no dice. I swear it is more of a small 16 rather than an 18 Still as a work colleague said today, I shouldn't wear anything tight Xmas day (as I'm planning to indulge) because I could swell up like a balloon and I don't want to burst the seams!

 

[ladyfelsham]

LOL good advice on the dress front - and don't worry, another few weeks and you'll look amazing in it! What about aiming for Easter?

I know what you mean about the 4 week itch thing. Mine hits about 3 months in, but the important thing is to just keep focused on another goal - plus I love before and after stories, imagine there's lots of Cambridge inspired ones on the net.

 

[Camplestar]

I'm on the itch 4 weeks in. Haven't been too well. Need to hit it back on today x

 

[ladyfelsham]

Read some of the diaries by people who have done well, it always inspires me when i see how well they've done and how I could have done the same if I'd stayed on course xx

 

[jules1981]

^^ Yep I do that look at the photos of people who have lost weight and think... I WANT to be there! lol xxx

 

[Latecomer]

Ugh had "tummy troubles" since last night. Had to go out to lunch so had beef carpaccio with salad as a low carb, high protein option. Apparently it took my system by surprise. Have spent all day in the loo

 

[Latecomer]

^^ Yep I do that look at the photos of people who have lost weight and think... I WANT to be there! lol xxx

Oh I do too! Always stuck between being super motivated and wanting to keep going to get those results and then 5 mins later I am trying to bargain myself into eating something! Arghh!

 

[Latecomer]

I'm on the itch 4 weeks in. Haven't been too well. Need to hit it back on today x

How did you go today? Insert motivational quote about how it's not about never falling but picking yourself up here