If I eat it, I'll snap it <3 Starting Exante
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So glad you are ok...You must of got an awful fright!
I hope you feel better soon (HUGS)
Larissa
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I'm still alive. Just been in a lot of pain and not tracking food at all. I am back on track as of yesterday. Not getting urges to eat everything in sight now, which is a relief because it was so strong, I was scared it would never end and I would be back where I started. By everything in sight, I mean everything. Even stuff that I didn't really like.
I think I've gained about 4lb from my lightest but like I said, back on track now.
One thing that has motivated me is looking at really tiny women. I will be one of those tiny women one day.
Side note, for giggles, my husband said he wants me to be light enough to carry and I retorted with I want him to be strong enough!
Thanks for the love @Ravenous @Mini xx
I think I've gained about 4lb from my lightest but like I said, back on track now.
One thing that has motivated me is looking at really tiny women. I will be one of those tiny women one day.
Side note, for giggles, my husband said he wants me to be light enough to carry and I retorted with I want him to be strong enough!
Thanks for the love @Ravenous @Mini xx
Sorry that you are still suffering with pain. It is the biggest reason for overeating. Don't worry too much - most probably you have not and imaging it. Just concentrate on getting better and then you can deal with the weight issue.I'm still alive. Just been in a lot of pain and not tracking food at all. I am back on track as of yesterday. Not getting urges to eat everything in sight now, which is a relief because it was so strong, I was scared it would never end and I would be back where I started. By everything in sight, I mean everything. Even stuff that I didn't really like.
I think I've gained about 4lb from my lightest but like I said, back on track now.
One thing that has motivated me is looking at really tiny women. I will be one of those tiny women one day.
Side note, for giggles, my husband said he wants me to be light enough to carry and I retorted with I want him to be strong enough!
Thanks for the love @Ravenous @Mini xx
Well done for getting back all under control. You are doing amazing.
Hope the pain is subsiding.
Larissa
Silver Member
Really hungry today
B - Plums (180)
L - Salmon salad wrap and an ice lolly (572)
D - Chorizo and cod stew with cous cous (582)
S - 10 cal jelly and squirty cream (25) and 2 nut buttercups (178)
Tried to do my run on the treadmill but I hated it. Managed half a mile, then I took the family for a jog this evening. Terrible side effects physically. I am still thinking about contacting the doctor again.
B - Plums (180)
L - Salmon salad wrap and an ice lolly (572)
D - Chorizo and cod stew with cous cous (582)
S - 10 cal jelly and squirty cream (25) and 2 nut buttercups (178)
Tried to do my run on the treadmill but I hated it. Managed half a mile, then I took the family for a jog this evening. Terrible side effects physically. I am still thinking about contacting the doctor again.
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Please be careful with running - it could have a long adverse effect.
Your food looks lovely.
I hope you are not over doing it...perhaps to be on the safe side it would be prudent to have a check up with your doctor as it’s not all that long since you fell down the stairs.
Larissa
Silver Member
Got a bit down with having to restrict exercise also had a bad week at work.
On Thursday I ran out of empathy and energy for anything. I had a growing migraine so I had to go off sick from work. Friday morning, I still had a pain in my head and I was really fuzzy, I knew that more time in front of the PC would make me worse so I had another day off sick. My head still didn't clear until late on Saturday.
Friday night the family had a takeaway pizza. I had chicken wings and veg so still made good choices but felt really unsatisfied - I think that had a lot to do with my pain generally.
So! It is Monday! Wooohooooo!
It was! - I found this but decided to keep it because it's all important, it's my journey.
On Thursday I ran out of empathy and energy for anything. I had a growing migraine so I had to go off sick from work. Friday morning, I still had a pain in my head and I was really fuzzy, I knew that more time in front of the PC would make me worse so I had another day off sick. My head still didn't clear until late on Saturday.
Friday night the family had a takeaway pizza. I had chicken wings and veg so still made good choices but felt really unsatisfied - I think that had a lot to do with my pain generally.
So! It is Monday! Wooohooooo!
It was! - I found this but decided to keep it because it's all important, it's my journey.
Larissa
Silver Member
I had my usual day off yesterday.
Woke this morning and really wanted to go out so I ran a short section and then took an uphill section to keep my HR up but help me to take it easy on my pelvis. It seems to be settling down now.
Food - OMG, I tried these new bars today! They are delicious and so filling/satiating
B - Peanut butter bar (195)
L - Mmmmm, just thinking about it! Ham wrap with salad, mayo and mustard and a packet of Hula Hoops (500)
D - Chili and rice, ice lolly for pudding (500)
S - Another ice lolly (88)
I had such a satisfying day with delicious foods and loads of water
Woke this morning and really wanted to go out so I ran a short section and then took an uphill section to keep my HR up but help me to take it easy on my pelvis. It seems to be settling down now.
Food - OMG, I tried these new bars today! They are delicious and so filling/satiating
B - Peanut butter bar (195)
L - Mmmmm, just thinking about it! Ham wrap with salad, mayo and mustard and a packet of Hula Hoops (500)
D - Chili and rice, ice lolly for pudding (500)
S - Another ice lolly (88)
I had such a satisfying day with delicious foods and loads of water
Larissa
Silver Member
Thank you @Mini I'm feeling really motivated again and eager to get to Christmas now!
Thank you @Ravenous You're so considerate and kind. I really enjoy being around you (even digitally!) and you spotted that I am approaching my 3st mark, bonkers, it only feels like yesterday I signed back in on here and look where we are now! You've hit goal and moved it to boot! Amazing
Thank you @Ravenous You're so considerate and kind. I really enjoy being around you (even digitally!) and you spotted that I am approaching my 3st mark, bonkers, it only feels like yesterday I signed back in on here and look where we are now! You've hit goal and moved it to boot! Amazing
You are welcome. We are all here to help each other. It makes me happy to see that people achieve their goals - it does not matter whether it is lbs losses or fitting to a new dress, looking physically good or feel good & happy.Thank you @Mini I'm feeling really motivated again and eager to get to Christmas now!
Thank you @Ravenous You're so considerate and kind. I really enjoy being around you (even digitally!) and you spotted that I am approaching my 3st mark, bonkers, it only feels like yesterday I signed back in on here and look where we are now! You've hit goal and moved it to boot! Amazing
You have done amazingly well and so determined to get there.
Sorry that you have been feeling tired and had a headache - good that you realised that you needed a rest and took time off to recover.
Larissa
Silver Member
I *have* to tell you this story -
So weigh day on Tuesday - I weighed 193 the week before, I had a tough week with hubby hitting his goal weight, my injury, people around me, etc etc. so I didn't expect to make huge leaps. I was only looking at the last digit, hoping for a 1.something or a 2 at best. it said 5.9 and I was crushed, started laying into myself about being greedy, putting on 3lb and feeling like I had massively failed. Until, I notice the 8 in the middle, rather than a 9. That emotional rollercoaster though! It was an interesting experience 
I found this graph of my weightloss thus far and have popped it on this post. I feel like my diets previously have been quite 'crashy' and I have always smashed the exercise, or just consumed shakes or minimised my calories to an unsustainable level. I think this graph just demonstrates what my tortoise method is attaining, hopefully, long term behavioural changes because that's why I'm here. Weight loss is evidence of a much deeper achievement.
Having hit my lowest ever weight, stabilised and taking a deep breath to continue moving forwards, I have done a little review of my progress to keep my attention and maintain my motivation. By the time I walk into the kitchen, I forget how motivated I am to keep going. I am strongly influenced by my hormones and my interactions with others. I am learning to accept this and go easy on myself when I feel like binging. I am slowly starting to reduce the size of my binges, I'm genuinely not enjoying them like I was. Also, I still get grabby hands, I think I always will, but rather than grabby hands that smash a 24 multi-pack of Walkers, now, I can have 1 crisp. I'm really looking forward to being (feeling) thin enough to eat fish and chips like a pig on the seafront and not be worrying about how people around me probably think I shouldn't be eating at all. Ahh, we all have our own mini-goals!
So weigh day on Tuesday - I weighed 193 the week before, I had a tough week with hubby hitting his goal weight, my injury, people around me, etc etc. so I didn't expect to make huge leaps. I was only looking at the last digit, hoping for a 1.something or a 2 at best. it said 5.9 and I was crushed, started laying into myself about being greedy, putting on 3lb and feeling like I had massively failed
. Until, I notice the 8 in the middle, rather than a 9. That emotional rollercoaster though! It was an interesting experience I found this graph of my weightloss thus far and have popped it on this post. I feel like my diets previously have been quite 'crashy' and I have always smashed the exercise, or just consumed shakes or minimised my calories to an unsustainable level. I think this graph just demonstrates what my tortoise method is attaining, hopefully, long term behavioural changes because that's why I'm here. Weight loss is evidence of a much deeper achievement.
Having hit my lowest ever weight, stabilised and taking a deep breath to continue moving forwards, I have done a little review of my progress to keep my attention and maintain my motivation. By the time I walk into the kitchen, I forget how motivated I am to keep going. I am strongly influenced by my hormones and my interactions with others. I am learning to accept this and go easy on myself when I feel like binging. I am slowly starting to reduce the size of my binges, I'm genuinely not enjoying them like I was. Also, I still get grabby hands, I think I always will, but rather than grabby hands that smash a 24 multi-pack of Walkers, now, I can have 1 crisp. I'm really looking forward to being (feeling) thin enough to eat fish and chips like a pig on the seafront and not be worrying about how people around me probably think I shouldn't be eating at all. Ahh, we all have our own mini-goals!
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Larissa
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Thursday! What a day! I had an interview yesterday that I had forgotten about so didn't plan. I heard today that I nailed it and got into university to study my masters degree.
I also heard from the lady who is interviewing me week after next and I am going to meet her next week.
Busy day work wise, really busy day.
B - Yoga and scrambled eggs (180)
L - Ham wrap again. Lovely but I will be changing it tomorrow. (377)
D - A new meal for us, my 6yo helps cook it -Chorizo, chicken and cous cous. Slightly spicy but really tasty (677)
S - Ice lolly (54)
I also heard from the lady who is interviewing me week after next and I am going to meet her next week.
Busy day work wise, really busy day.
B - Yoga and scrambled eggs (180)
L - Ham wrap again. Lovely but I will be changing it tomorrow. (377)
D - A new meal for us, my 6yo helps cook it -Chorizo, chicken and cous cous. Slightly spicy but really tasty (677)
S - Ice lolly (54)
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Larissa
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Thank you! Yes, psychotherapy, that's the route I want to go down. I got refused last year because I didn't have enough experience. I'm not sure when I start yet but I am excited!
I am very excited about the job interview! It's an awesome opportunity!
I've started enjoying food again today, Going to have a browse of your thread now for more ideas, I get bored of the same thing so easily!
