My 10 Week TS Bali Bikini Diet

[Supersmileyme]

My 10 weeks of TS started on Friday 29th June, at 13st 6lb & 5'04. I have previously done CD (SS) and lost 4 stone back in 2005, but between then and now I have dipped in and out of every diet (haven't we all?). Really I know that taking away the choice of what foods to eat and how much is the best way for me to lose the weight, and then restricting carbs is the way forward once I have reached where I want to be. I am in a really happy place in my life, and I am so ready for the final piece of that - finally reaching a happy weight.
I was mortified when I saw my 'before pictures' taken on Thursday; I really was as wide as I am tall! It made it slightly more bearable because it just adds to my motivation.

So, since starting on Friday I have got through the headachey stage, had evil breath (which now seems to be not so evil, according to DH!), and haven't touched anything not allowed on the plan. I am managing at least 4L of water daily, and only a couple of black coffees. Nothing will cause me to fall off the wagon, I so want to spend my holiday feeling good about myself instead of feeling grumpy because I feel so big. Luckily I have a very supportive husband, who despite being skinny as a rake and eating anything he likes, really helps me along the way. He knows how unhappy I have made myself by putting the weight back on.

I am looking forward to having some company along the way, and really appreciate any support from this great forum. I am not too sure what route I am going down with weigh-in's. I kind of wanted to go weekly, then I started back to daily, but I think I am almost thinking along the lines of someone else on the forum who is not intending to weigh until the end. Her reasons were that she is doing everything 100% correctly, therefore she can't try any harder so whatever weight comes off is great. Also, I would be able to tell when I am losing by the feel of my clothes.

I haven't mentioned exercise - I'm not the world's biggest fan, but I do go out twice a day with the dog, so I reckon that will suffice for now.

Good luck everyone! Supersmiley

 

[Lois]

Good afternoon, welcome and good luck on your Exante journey Supersmiley :hug99: xx

You are right, this is a great forum!

 

[Supersmileyme]

Thanks giggle. It's such a great support here. Let's face it, anyone who's never done a vlcd thinks we're nuts and finds it hard to understand why it would be ok not to eat food!

 

[Lois]

I know, apart from immediate family and my best friend nobody knows I'm on a vlcd :ashamed0005:
It's much easier to say I'm just cutting down than to argue that it's not an unhealthy way to lose weight :sigh:

 

[Supersmileyme]

I know what you mean, sometimes it's more hassle than it's worth to tell people.

I am thoroughly enjoying a coffee and banana thick shake, meanwhile DH is scoffing his yummy smelling spag bol.

 

[shoebedoo]

Ha ha D joys of not being able 2 become a hermit while on this diet ... Ones willpower is certainly tested when one has to cook 4 others or sit and watch dem eat!!!
Ur off 2 a gr8 start!! I reckon u can't beat this diet! I reckon it's important to note weigh ins be it on this forum or on a piece of paper stuck to Ur bedrm mirror or one can become complacent especially if ya fall off d wagon!! Gotta b honest with urself and postin it on here makes one accountable... Works 4 me!!
Besta luck U can do it
Ur hol sounds fab
I know a family who r Enroute der 4 der daughters weddin SO romantic!!!

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[Supersmileyme]

Thanks shoe, that's a good way of looking at it re the WI. ooh, getting married in Bali would be lovely, hope they all have a smashing time.

 

[Supersmileyme]

Thanks diem, I think I am going to do my best to abstain from weighing myself. However, if the suspense gets too much then the occasional look will be fine. I do agree that by sticking rigidly to the diet, there really is nothing more I could do to lose more weight than I end up losing. I'm not going to get too hung up about it.
Glad you had a successful day 8. I've had a pretty good day too, I feel quite alert and fairly energetic (she says whilst crashed out on the sofa watching an episode of Borgen!).

 

[Supersmileyme]

It's day 5 in the big diet house, and I'm feeling cold this morning. I'm hoping this is a sign that I'm in ketosis, although I did forget to close the living room window last night! DH also tells me that my breath smells of pear drops, so I'm happy that those things combined mean the big K is here, hurrah!
A busy day ahead, drop DH at work as his is having an MOT, walk dog, work, dog having hair cut, pick the skinny one up from work, collect his car, go home, feet up. That will keep my mind away from the 'why hasn't that 3 stone fallen off in the last 5 days' thoughts! Have a good day everyone.

 

[Misspiggy1981]

Hey supersmileyme, sounds like you're doing well & it's easier once you're in ketosis! Hope you're first WI is a good one

 

[Supersmileyme]

Thanks miss p, I'm loving all this support!

 

[Supersmileyme]

Lucky I can't taste pear drops, only metal!
2L water down, just finished work so another litre to do before walking the dog and one later. The sun has come out to play at last, I'm feeling pretty good, strong, motivated. Energy levels are fine, but bear in mind 2/3 of my working day is sitting so I may not feel it if I didn't have any. I was telling my colleague how, for me, this is the easy part - being strict with myself eating no food. The hard part is bring strict on maintenance. I am determined to keep it off this time, and not have to take off any more than a few pounds in the future. I will work hard in these 10 Weeks to prepare myself properly.

 

[Supersmileyme]

One of the biggest revelations for me was how much of my life revolved around food; when's lunch, when's dinner, shall we meet for coffee (and the inevitable cake), let's do lunch, come for dinner. Everything revolved around eating for socialising, yet it needn't be that way. I don't have to eat cake every time I go out for coffee and meeting friends can be done without food.

 

[Supersmileyme]

Day 6 and I just couldn't wake up. I've been up an hour and still feel dizzy and tired. I'm sure I'll soon feel more alive as I've now had a chocolate shake, a black coffee and half of my first litre of water.
Will walk the dog soon, that's sure to put a spring in my step.

 

[Supersmileyme]

Thank you. I am feeling just fine now, at work and the sun is shining. Luckily my colleague has pointed out that I have the breath of satan, it can only mean good things for me! How are you today?

 

[Supersmileyme]

Lovely, thank you that's brightened my morning. Woke to day 7 with a headache, but I've just had a lovely dog walk in the rain and it's gone now. I caved first thing and weighed myself for the first week, only 5lbs off. I usually do around 9lbs. Only difference is that I'm taking beta blockers now, maybe that changes things? It's ok, I've learned, my lesson and will now avoid weighing.
Have a good day D.

 

[Supersmileyme]

That's brilliantly thought out! You're right, of course, and I feel a million times better. Happy Thursday Diem x

 

[Supersmileyme]

Well, here I am at the end of week 1. I feel good for having got myself to the point where I knew it was right to start out on this venture (again).
I'm pleased with myself for being so far within the zone that it wouldn't matter what the situation, I would not fall off the wagon. I'm also jolly pleased that, with the help of diembroadhurst, I know that it's best for me not to weigh regularly, but to rely on the knowledge that I haven't deviated from the plan and therefore will have lost all that I could have.
1 week down, 9 to go.

 

[Naz1577]

Hi smiley,

You are doing well !! Being in the right frame of mind is what matters the most, being mentally prepared for every situation!! Are you going to be weighing in tomm? If so, Alll the veryy best to you!!
Diembroadhurst has the will power of steeeel, not weighing in and sharp focus!! an inspirationnn I am loving the support from the forum... sure helping me to keep going!! xx

 

[Supersmileyme]

Hi Naz, yes I'm loving the forum too. So good to feel that you've got loads of friends also doing the same diet. diembroadhurst really does have iron will power, I agree. I'm not weighing in tomorrow, I'm now going to try and go as long as I can without doing that....