my journey to fit, healthy and slim

[perfectxmess]

hi everyone

a little bit about me:

i did lipotrim a couple of years ago and lost 3 stone but i've put it all back on plus more (almost double!)

i'm going to be a bridesmaid at the end of august for one of my best friends, and although i'm excited i am also terrified of the strapless (gah!) pink dress! the dresses were ordered blind online and i got a size 12 (far too optimistic and maybe slightly in denial) and when i tried on my friend's size 18-20 it was a little bit snug! there is a spare larger size but i still want to lose as much as possible by then so that the photos aren't quite so horrifying haha.

so i'm back again to whip myself back into the shape i should be in, and thought i'd do a diary so that i can keep track of it all.


i'd love to hear from any other newbies or experienced folk as i really think minimins will help again with my willpower and it's great to have friends going through the same thing

 

[perfectxmess]

day 4 today and had a sneaky weigh in this morning. 3lbs down which is ok

i'm still trying to hold out a little bit longer for my last meal of the day but i ordered a box of the thai chicken soups (as i loved them last time) and 3 carbonaras yesterday and i'm excited to try the pasta in a bit.

i was thinking about a few things i'm looking forward to today and thought i'd put them here so i can mentally tick them off when i get there:

* no more sports bras unless i'm exercising or having an at-home day
* skinny jeans - definitely in my top 3
* no more fat hanging over the top of my bra
* being able to paint my toe nails without boobs / stomach or tops of thighs getting in the way
* no more thigh-like biceps - some recent photos were shocking
* my collarbone to make a re-appearance - i miss it


anyone else got any things they can't wait for?

 

[perfectxmess]

1st week weigh in = -8.6lb yay
my willpower is now being tested though as i've been dragged to the pub for what i thought was just a drink (i've got my iced water) but has now turned into my boyfriend ordering lunch and constantly telling me how good it is! grrrrr!

 

[smidge87]

Hey hun well done on your fab first week loss!! Your little targets are great, I definitely had one about getting rid of my back fat around my bar so glad to be making dents in that now good on you for being at the pub, I found it too easy at the beginning to make excuses rather than go out so keep it up!

 

[mels72]

You are doing really well. My husband keeps forgetting I am doing shakes at the moment and piping up lets go for a picnic or do you want an icecream.. I scowl he says oops sorry and then makes another daft suggestion. Revenge will be mine though he is starting them in a weeks time so I will be able to taunt too.

I love your minigoals. I haven't really set any except for trying smaller clothes sizes on regularly to see how I am doing. I raided the next sale yesterday and got a few size 18's and they either fit or are a little snug (I started size 22) so that is definately motivating me..

Keep up the good work though it is worth it..

Start weight - 16 stone 12 :cry:
Week 1 - 16 stone - lost 12lbs :clap:
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Melsxx

 

[killajules]

Wow 8lb is amazing!! I can't wait to start tomorrow!!!!

I'm totally with you on all of your goals but mostly the back fat and the thigh like biceps!!!! Oddly enough when I fell pregnant last August the first part of me to get bigger was my lardy arms!!!

Fx you have another great loss this week

 

[perfectxmess]

thanks girls, those little goals are really helping at the moment

good luck starting tomorrow KJ - at least with this scorching weather drinking lots of water is easier keep us posted with how you get on. have you done exante / vlcd before?

 

[killajules]

I did lighterlife and it literally changed my world. I went from a size 20 to a size 6-8 (I'm very small built) and I've never been happier!!!

The main reason I didn't go back to LL was the cost- if exante can give me the weight loss at a fraction of the price then brill!!! Do feel I'll have to come on here for support though if no group meetings so I'll be doing lots of stalking!! ;-)

 

[perfectxmess]

haha yeah it's nice to have loads of people going through the same thing and you don't have to wait for a weekly meeting.

wow a 6-8 that's amazing!

 

[perfectxmess]

had a peek at the scales this morning and am still the same as sunday - boo!

but on the plus side i had the red bean chilli for dinner tonight and i was surprised by how good it was. very similar to quorn chilli in taste but a bit like refried beans but less dense in texture. glad the box of 50 wasn't a waste