Your breakfast looks yummy and tempting.
If I eat it, I'll snap it <3 SW Postpartum
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Larissa
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Thanks! Like you said, I have to use the syns and have a bit of what I fancy. Today it is peanut butter. Just wish I didn't have to share!
Strawberry Madness
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Wooohooo pistachios
Larissa
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Hi Kaysa!
Looks like you're going great already with more than 10% off!
Larissa
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The TLDR is - I had a moan and decided to put some effort in - signing up to SW online.
Feeling really battered today and without reason really. I tasted the cake as I was making it and I had a piece too! I'm still really frustrated with the lack of movement on the scales (goes without saying that I am still weighing everyday). I'm thinking about how I won't be able to maintain the diet when I go back to work, so I might as well give up now. Everyone else is losing 3 - 4lbs a week so I might as well give up. I didn't manage to find eggs this week, so I might as well give up. I only have ham to last until Saturday so I won't have any Sun-Tues, so guess what?! I might as well give up! I lay in bed this morning thinking about how glorious it would be to give up and eat whatever takes my fancy. I think this lockdown is having more of an impact upon me than I had initially thought. I think I'm even more obsessed with food than I was before.
I am craving a McMuffin HARD and diet or no diet, when we get let loose again, I will be having a McBreakfast.
I got to thinking about SW and CC. Both have worked for me in the past and I went for SW this time because I know I need the volume at the moment. I just think I'm doing it wrong. I need a really good loss to motivate me.
I had breakfast while writing this and I do feel better now that I'm not hungry... I know what I'll do, I will have an 11am and 3pm snack of 1 peice of fruit. I will stick to SW. I think I have become unbalanced because of the cake but I know what my motivation is and I know that I am moving in the right direction.
Motivation -
Get back to where I was before
Achieve something I've never attained before
Look good AND feel good
Get the job that I want, become the person that I am on the inside
I did some looking through old pictures, found a picture of me at about 20 stone and another which I know I was 14st 6.4lb. I am at 15st 7 currently and I'm going to give it 100% for one week (from today). If at the end of that week (Friday 15th weigh in) SW doesn't give me the result that I want, I will change to CC I think. I certainly can't do both and I think it is negative for me to try. I might even actually sign up because I'm worth the financial investment!!!
Feeling really battered today and without reason really. I tasted the cake as I was making it and I had a piece too! I'm still really frustrated with the lack of movement on the scales (goes without saying that I am still weighing everyday). I'm thinking about how I won't be able to maintain the diet when I go back to work, so I might as well give up now. Everyone else is losing 3 - 4lbs a week so I might as well give up. I didn't manage to find eggs this week, so I might as well give up. I only have ham to last until Saturday so I won't have any Sun-Tues, so guess what?! I might as well give up! I lay in bed this morning thinking about how glorious it would be to give up and eat whatever takes my fancy. I think this lockdown is having more of an impact upon me than I had initially thought. I think I'm even more obsessed with food than I was before.
I am craving a McMuffin HARD and diet or no diet, when we get let loose again, I will be having a McBreakfast.
I got to thinking about SW and CC. Both have worked for me in the past and I went for SW this time because I know I need the volume at the moment. I just think I'm doing it wrong. I need a really good loss to motivate me.
I had breakfast while writing this and I do feel better now that I'm not hungry... I know what I'll do, I will have an 11am and 3pm snack of 1 peice of fruit. I will stick to SW. I think I have become unbalanced because of the cake but I know what my motivation is and I know that I am moving in the right direction.
Motivation -
Get back to where I was before
Achieve something I've never attained before
Look good AND feel good
Get the job that I want, become the person that I am on the inside
I did some looking through old pictures, found a picture of me at about 20 stone and another which I know I was 14st 6.4lb. I am at 15st 7 currently and I'm going to give it 100% for one week (from today). If at the end of that week (Friday 15th weigh in) SW doesn't give me the result that I want, I will change to CC I think. I certainly can't do both and I think it is negative for me to try. I might even actually sign up because I'm worth the financial investment!!!
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Larissa
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B - Porridge made 120ml milk (as I find I am left with the extra 20ml at the end of a normal day) and 80ml water and Stevia sweetner with frozen berries
L - Potato waffles, lean bacon and beans
S - Apple
D - Salmon fillet, sweetcorn and cauliflower and broccoli topped with (half A) 15g parmesan
S - Babybel (other half of A) and 12 syns white chocolate with cornflakes and coconut
L - Potato waffles, lean bacon and beans
S - Apple
D - Salmon fillet, sweetcorn and cauliflower and broccoli topped with (half A) 15g parmesan
S - Babybel (other half of A) and 12 syns white chocolate with cornflakes and coconut
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If it’s not working for you at the moment it’s probably best to do something else - even if it’s only for a week. As soon as you mentally turn away from being committed to something then it’s hard to enjoy it. Trying another tactic for a week or two might give you the motivation to carry on. (And yes, the lockdown is getting sooo tedious now!)
Strawberry Madness
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YOU can do it!
you have come a long way and look at you now. It’s amazing.
Think of all the reasons that made you want to change at the start.
It’s easy so so easy to give in especially when your isolated. But fighting that urge because that’s all it is, Like all urges they come and go.
it’s not always going to be black and white
But you have the determination to keep the fight going. Because ultimately you will feel so much better for it and come out even stronger!
you can rant and moan and we will listen and help.
We are all in this together and it dosent matter what other people’s losses have been big or small it all makes the same difference in the end.
you got to try be strong for yourself it will all work out In the end.
you have come a long way and look at you now. It’s amazing.
Think of all the reasons that made you want to change at the start.
It’s easy so so easy to give in especially when your isolated. But fighting that urge because that’s all it is, Like all urges they come and go.
it’s not always going to be black and white
But you have the determination to keep the fight going. Because ultimately you will feel so much better for it and come out even stronger!
you can rant and moan and we will listen and help.
We are all in this together and it dosent matter what other people’s losses have been big or small it all makes the same difference in the end.
you got to try be strong for yourself it will all work out In the end.
I am really sorry to hear that you have a battle on your hands.
Please do not give up as you ill regret it when you have calmed down.
If you feel that cakegate has something to do with it, then give yourself a day off and eat whatever you want but make a promise to yourself that you go back on plan straight away.
Not everybody is losing 3-4lbs per week. Look at me, I have been fasting and having one meal a day and doing loads of exercise and just lost 1 lb.
Please remember, the more you stress yourself about more body will hold on to your weight - at least it is in my case.
The other reason the weight may be slow to come off is that you have increased your exercise so your fat is converting into muscles. Muscles weigh more than fat.
Why don't you give yourself another week on this plan and if the weight does not shift then try something else to see how you get on.
I am not in favour of advertising for anyone or any organisations but Slimming world style of eating plan suited me. I went to classes years ago but prefer to do it on my own so I can control my eating and punish/reward myself. Initially, I was eating a lot and big portions but it is only recently that I have cut down on my portions as my stomach has shrunk. Mind you if I let go, I can sit there and eat endlessly.
You are doing really well - listen to the advice you gave me last week. Take your measurements and look at positive things that has happend to you.
As Strawberry said we are all here to help each other so when you are feeling down come and air your feelings and we help you to get through it.
Miss Scarlett Blue
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I think one of the hardest things is to stop comparing ourselves to others. I find that hard. I was on a Facebook group and got fed up of people binging all week, doing a couple of SP days and losing at least 3lbs every week. Most people seemed to lose a lot more than me during my first week and in my second week I lost just 1/2lb. It seems so unfair and can be demoralising. I left and stumbled across this site, which although very quiet at the time seemed more supportive.
The truth is we are all different and our bodies work differently. You have done amazingly well and have lost an incredible amount of weight and lost inches too. My own loss has slowed down considerably the last few weeks and it can be disheartening, but I still say we are going through an extraordinary period at the moment. Losing any weight during this time should be seen as a huge achievement. The stress of lockdown and changes to all our lives can affect our mental wellbeing massively. I know I am feeling it.
Don’t give up and don’t be too hard on yourself either.
The truth is we are all different and our bodies work differently. You have done amazingly well and have lost an incredible amount of weight and lost inches too. My own loss has slowed down considerably the last few weeks and it can be disheartening, but I still say we are going through an extraordinary period at the moment. Losing any weight during this time should be seen as a huge achievement. The stress of lockdown and changes to all our lives can affect our mental wellbeing massively. I know I am feeling it.
Don’t give up and don’t be too hard on yourself either.
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Larissa
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Thank you @Kaysa I am happy with my renewed commitment to SW and not counting calories. If I can't cope with the volume by Friday after next, I will start restricting as per CC again. I think I just got it in my head that I could combine the 2 plans for optimal losses but it's been confused in translation. I do feel lost with SW and I am still trying to pluck up the courage to phone the group leader, haha!
@Strawberry Madness Thank you! I know it was a long and boring moan but I know that I'm not alone in how I feel and I can't thank yuou all enough for being there to shake me back into the room. It's just been a difficult week. I'm okay now, went for a run, had a bath, did my hair, nails and face for a bit and felt pretty. It's all off now and I'm back in my PJ's but it was worth doing
@Ravenous I didn't give in. I think it helps, remembering that I actually didn't enjoy the cake that much and to be honest, what would I even eat at this point?! It's not like I can go out for a takeaway lol
I think because I've "eased" in to the plan, not having the books etc, my body is having a hrader time than if I just did a straight swap of lifestyles. That's probably just in my head. As you said, I am going to give it andother week, and give it as close to 100% as I can and I am sure I willsee a big loss next Friday. When I do - you can all give me a virtual wrist slap for panicking! You guys are all mega! Thank you.
@Miss Scarlett Blue You're spot on. I, like many others, am too hard on myself! I think that's why I share, because I know deep down that everyone here has been wherever I am and the support is awesome here! I don't think I'd be debating giving up if I'd not lost the inches! I'd have been digging about in the takeaway bin for scraps! You're right, you're all right, this time is really difficult and I've got my positive head on, ready to take on this next week! I've even convinced my family to have a SW fakeaway tomorrow instead of anything bad Little victories!
I seriously hope you all had a day as wonderful as you are! See you tomorrow for WI (managing expectations, I'm hoping for STS. I want to get it over so I can begin the first day of the rest of my life, again haha!
I am happy with my renewed commitment to SW and not counting calories. If I can't cope with the volume by Friday after next, I will start restricting as per CC again. I think I just got it in my head that I could combine the 2 plans for optimal losses but it's been confused in translation. I do feel lost with SW and I am still trying to pluck up the courage to phone the group leader, haha!@Strawberry Madness Thank you! I know it was a long and boring moan but I know that I'm not alone in how I feel and I can't thank yuou all enough for being there to shake me back into the room. It's just been a difficult week. I'm okay now, went for a run, had a bath, did my hair, nails and face for a bit and felt pretty. It's all off now and I'm back in my PJ's but it was worth doing
@Ravenous I didn't give in. I think it helps, remembering that I actually didn't enjoy the cake that much and to be honest, what would I even eat at this point?! It's not like I can go out for a takeaway lol
I think because I've "eased" in to the plan, not having the books etc, my body is having a hrader time than if I just did a straight swap of lifestyles. That's probably just in my head. As you said, I am going to give it andother week, and give it as close to 100% as I can and I am sure I willsee a big loss next Friday. When I do - you can all give me a virtual wrist slap for panicking! You guys are all mega! Thank you.@Miss Scarlett Blue You're spot on. I, like many others, am too hard on myself! I think that's why I share, because I know deep down that everyone here has been wherever I am and the support is awesome here! I don't think I'd be debating giving up if I'd not lost the inches! I'd have been digging about in the takeaway bin for scraps! You're right, you're all right, this time is really difficult and I've got my positive head on, ready to take on this next week! I've even convinced my family to have a SW fakeaway tomorrow instead of anything bad
Little victories!I seriously hope you all had a day as wonderful as you are! See you tomorrow for WI (managing expectations, I'm hoping for STS. I want to get it over so I can begin the first day of the rest of my life, again haha!
Larissa
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B - Almond butter and pomegranate Quaker oats Porridge (Classing as B because treat day) and a cup of tea (A)
L - Ham egg cups (Other A for cheese) and salad (1/2 syn for mayo)
D - Chinese Fakeaway (2 for the marinade)
S - G&T (4) and Kit Kat (2 fingers) (5.5), apple, a few 'pops' crisp things and a peice of marmalade on toast because I have been craving one all week!
Syns - Clearly over, I was at 12 but had some crisps and a peice of toast with marmalade. Let's say 20 for the day and I'll do an overall weekly total.
Exercise - walked to the egg place, he gave me 2 full trays of eggs so, with only 4 eggs left in the jar, I'm joining the pickling club @Strawberry Madness
My jar is full again!
How are your purple ones coming on now?
L - Ham egg cups (Other A for cheese) and salad (1/2 syn for mayo)
D - Chinese Fakeaway (2 for the marinade)
S - G&T (4) and Kit Kat (2 fingers) (5.5), apple, a few 'pops' crisp things and a peice of marmalade on toast because I have been craving one all week!
Syns - Clearly over, I was at 12 but had some crisps and a peice of toast with marmalade. Let's say 20 for the day and I'll do an overall weekly total.
Exercise - walked to the egg place, he gave me 2 full trays of eggs so, with only 4 eggs left in the jar, I'm joining the pickling club @Strawberry Madness
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Larissa
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Weigh in - 1lb on
Last week's measurements -
Hips - 121.2
Waist - 88
Thighs - 70.4 (R) 70.5(L)
Upper arms - 40 (R) 40.5 (L)
Calves - 46.5 for both, (I have a feeling these are growing again).
This week -
Hips - 117
Waist - 88.5
Thighs - 67.7 (R) 68.9 (L)
Upper Arms - 40.5 for both
Calves - 46.5
Still Chuffed - look at the difference on my hips! 4cm, pumped! Let's do this!
Last week's measurements -
Hips - 121.2
Waist - 88
Thighs - 70.4 (R) 70.5(L)
Upper arms - 40 (R) 40.5 (L)
Calves - 46.5 for both, (I have a feeling these are growing again).
This week -
Hips - 117
Waist - 88.5
Thighs - 67.7 (R) 68.9 (L)
Upper Arms - 40.5 for both
Calves - 46.5
Still Chuffed - look at the difference on my hips! 4cm, pumped! Let's do this!
Well done. look at your measurements. They are great.
Have a great day
Strawberry Madness
Silver Member
Wooohooooo weldone
Fitatforty1
Full Member
Great hip measurements, well done! Your posts are inspiring and full of ideas, thank you.
its very difficult when you don’t see the loses on the scales even though you’re working so hard but I think you hit the nail on the head when you talked about combining sw and cc. I just don’t think the 2 go together.
you're getting fitter with and the loses will come, have faith! again great news on the hips!
Wow, that must be close to a dress size difference on your hips!
Your fakeaway looks delish. Hope you enjoyed it.
Larissa
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Thank you @Strawberry Madness!
Sometimes, when I get bored of my food, I do have a look back and I wonder why I don't do certain things anymore @Fitatforty1 thanks for stopping by
@Kaysa - I checked and my trousers are a bit baggier! Thanks for making me think of it
@Ravenous - It was really nice! I picked up some pork shoulder joints reduced to clear, spent an afternoon de-fatting them and chopping them into chunks so the perfect use really! It was very nice and I'm glad I didn't go as nuts as the week before last, there was WAY too much food that time! I do have a small bowl of leftovers that I will have for lunch tomorrow though.
Sometimes, when I get bored of my food, I do have a look back and I wonder why I don't do certain things anymore @Fitatforty1 thanks for stopping by
@Kaysa - I checked and my trousers are a bit baggier! Thanks for making me think of it
@Ravenous - It was really nice! I picked up some pork shoulder joints reduced to clear, spent an afternoon de-fatting them and chopping them into chunks so the perfect use really! It was very nice and I'm glad I didn't go as nuts as the week before last, there was WAY too much food that time! I do have a small bowl of leftovers that I will have for lunch tomorrow though.
