PaulaJ's LT TFR Diary Started 06/01/11

[Jayne33]

Couldn't agree more about other people's comments, and that people on conventional diets regain weight too! People who make negative comments are just simply not educated about TFR, and refuse to look past the 'starvation is not the way to lose weight' concept. Which of course is correct, but we aren't starving ourselves. We are fully nourished - most likely better nourished than most slim people who are not getting 100% of all their daily vitamins, minerals, trace nutrients, etc. We are! If I were starving, how could I go to the gym and do all I do, and be as active as I am in day to day life. Just wouldn't happen!

Glad you're in the zone Paula and WOOHOO to 9.5lb off Well done!

xx

 

[PaulaJ]

People who make negative comments are just simply not educated about TFR, and refuse to look past the 'starvation is not the way to lose weight' concept. Which of course is correct, but we aren't starving ourselves.

Agree whole heartedly and at the end of the day we only need to answer to ourselves so I'm not going to try and justify what I'm doing to anyone else, just humour them and move on

Day 9 - still in the zone but struggling a bit with back pain today I slipped a disc back in October and haven't fully recovered, still have bad days and I have some strong co-codamol painkillers which help greatly - a bit worried about if I can have this on LT but really can't manage without it on my bad days. I did mention it to my doc and he didn't say otherwise so I am going to carry on, will check again next time I see him. Anyway, it knocks me out a bit so might have a nap later. Does anyone know of any medication we can't take on LT?

Focussed for another 100% day, weighed myself this morning - bad habit, I know - and 0.5lbs on but am taking no notice because it could be anything, I know it's definitely not proper weight as I've been 100% all the way baby!

Drugs are starting to kick in now and feels a bit like I've had my first couple of drinks on a night out and I've got the "jelly legs" lol so might be a bit spaced out on any comments I might leave, be warned!

Happy 100% Friday to all of you xxx

 

[nomoremuffintop]

hey hon, thought id venture away from my own diary lol
iv read back and will try to remember all you said and reply to it lol
i will be 30 in september so made my goal to get to 10 stone by then (started at 17.4) i get my lt from pharmacy not doc and i pay £36 for it. i live in a village also and and my pharmacy scales are soo rubbish they have been totally different to my scales....the pharmacy scales said i was 5lb less than on my own scales at hokme (expencive bmi scales but my floor is wonky) on my start date so i dont trust them at all and my ticker is based on the 'fixed to the wall' 20p a go digital scales in the pharmacy down the street as they cant move so are always in the same place. hope that makes sense.


really proud of you, you are doing so well chick xxx

 

[frenchypench]

Hi Paula, you can take most medication, co-codamol is fine. It will probably constipate you though! (if you are'nt already..) So maybe get your pharmacy to order you some fibreclear?!

 

[frenchypench]

By the way, you turn 30 4 days before me! Let me know what its like won't you Are you doing anything nice?

 

[PaulaJ]

Haha Frenchy, I doubt it will feel like any other day tbh! Gonna have to plough through it as will still be on LT but I don't mind, I'll celebrate when I'm slim and happy! You'd be better off telling me how you get on! Nah not got anything planned & not going to make it an excuse for falling of the wagon, I don't want to ever do this again! I'm going to give myself the best birthday pressie by getting and staying slim this year!

Thank you for the info re: co codamol, don't I know all about the constipation! When I was on full dose, it was a big problem but I only take it as and when I need it now and haven't had any issues on LT really, can we take senna tablets? (just in case?)

Woohoo! My first poo post!

xx

 

[pudge]

woooooo welcome to the poo poster club PMSL!

Pretty sure you can take senna,, i take ducolax, i took one last night because i felt a bit bunged up and all is well today i think the only medicine you cant take on LT is things like lempsips, strepsils and cough medicine that contains sucrose.. basically anything with sugary flavourings etc are best to stay away from but general ibuprofen, paracetamol and the likes are ok as far as im aware!

glad youre getting on so fabulously!! it really helps to read that other people are in the zone when i have a craving,, gets me right back on track, so thanks

how are your jelly legs? lol.. im just about to have a nap as im living off 2 hours sleep and need to study later!....

who says naps arent cool for the under 75's lol! x

 

[SandraB]

Agree whole heartedly and at the end of the day we only need to answer to ourselves so I'm not going to try and justify what I'm doing to anyone else, just humour them and move on

Day 9 - still in the zone but struggling a bit with back pain today I slipped a disc back in October and haven't fully recovered, still have bad days and I have some strong co-codamol painkillers which help greatly - a bit worried about if I can have this on LT but really can't manage without it on my bad days. I did mention it to my doc and he didn't say otherwise so I am going to carry on, will check again next time I see him. Anyway, it knocks me out a bit so might have a nap later. Does anyone know of any medication we can't take on LT?

Focussed for another 100% day, weighed myself this morning -
bad habit, I know - and 0.5lbs on but am taking no notice because it could be anything, I know it's definitely not proper weight as I've been 100% all the way baby!

Drugs are starting to kick in now and feels a bit like I've had my first couple of drinks on a night out and I've got the "jelly legs" lol so might be a bit spaced out on any comments I might leave, be warned!

Happy 100% Friday to all of you xxx

Paula, the only painkiller that is a problem on LT are anti-inflamatories like sodium diclofenac. I had to take them with a special tablet beforehand as they can cause stomach bleeds if taken without food. If co-codamol isn't doing the trick then ask you doctor for co-dydramol or even dihydrocodiene, both have the same amount of paracetamol but more codeine. Be careful though, as well as being known to cause constipation they can also be addictive.

Pain is horrendous and I really feel for you x

 

[PaulaJ]

Well I've had a reasonably productive day considering the back pain earlier...

Finally finished the scarf I started knitting on day 1, it's a nice long one but basic I'll probably block it later so I can wear it tomorrow

Made hubby's tea for the 1st time since being on LT, bless him, he's been so good sorting himself out (and eating in the kitchen) these past 8 days. He went back to work yesterday and I'm still at home so it felt like the decent thing to do! We haven't got much food in so I rustled a concoction up with chicken from the freezer, pasta, a bit of frozen veg, a sprinkling of parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. I really wasn't sure if it would taste nice seeing as I couldn't try it but he seemed to enjoy it! I almost had a wobble but had my shake while waiting for everything to cook and happy to inform that a possible craving emergency was successfully averted

I received my book today, you know the one I ordered from Amazon "Overcoming Overeating" I'll get cracking on that tonight and let you know my initial thoughts tomorrow. I'm not normally one for self help books, I just hope this isn't a big blabbery book of claptrap! I've got high hopes!

Pudge, thanks for asking about my jelly legs I'm ok now but boof! They knocked me for six this morning, I wonder if the drugs are hitting me harder now I'm not eating? Might just take one next time and see how I feel before taking another.

Sandra, thank you for the clarity. I have heard about codeine being addictive and I'm petrified of that seeing as I clearly have an addictive personality! I am limiting myself to ONLY taking them when really needed, the last thing I need is a drug addiction after I've gotten over a food one! Ha

I'm off to catch up on how everyone is doing today, see you there

xx

 

[frenchypench]

Hiya, the only things recommended on LT for constipation are fibreclear and fibresure (you can get fibresure in supermarkets I think), I think you can also have fybogel hi fibre, but I'd have to check that. I can't see a problem with dulcolax, but you can't take senna, its a herb which comes from the root of the plant so a no-no on lipotrim!!

 

[lolapink]

Lol @ your addictions Paula! I too have an addictive personality, don't think I'll ever go cold turkey on chocolate fingers tho!!! Pardon the food talk!

 

[PaulaJ]

My mum has roped me into taking her shopping to Trago Mills today, can my life get any more exciting(!) so it's just a quicky this morning

Feeling totally over the moon today, jumped on the scales and I'm under 19st for the first time in over a year, I got down to 18st 7lbs with ww in December 2009. so my next mini goal is to beat that!
OK so I'm only 18st 13lbs but still it feels like such an achievement! I even let out a "yesssss" when I saw it I am so gonna do this!

Made a start on my book last night and it is a bit "blah blah blah" but had a sneaky peak at the back of the book and think it might get a bit better

Just going to have my shake in a minute and get my stuff prepared for a day out on LT so I'll catch up with you all later. Hope you all have a positive day! xx

 

[nomoremuffintop]

Fantastico!!!!

Well done my lovely

Feels great doesn't it?

Its amazing how the smallest thing is such a positive in this crazy life we call LT TFR and can make it all seem worth it. And spur os on to DO IT!

Much love

 

[Cherrycoke]

Great news PaulaJ, what an achievement, keep going you are doing so well!

 

[PaulaJ]

Thanks guys, it's the small things that get us through xx

Been out shopping, blah, don't wanna buy anything to wear, can't buy anything to eat, came home with a few smelly candles and some batteries for my torch lol exciting stuff eh?

**Warning** Poo talk lol
Have had an awful day with constipation, must be LT mixed with the codeine becasue I've been fine so far, won't go into details too much but will need to get something other than laxatives to sort me out long term, don't fancy fibreclear... what does everyone else use?

Just off to check out how you're all getting on today xx

 

[PaulaJ]

Not really interesting, but wanted to jot this down.

I bought this cute, spotty, thin, hoody top in June 2007 in Torrid in America when we were on honeymoon. It has never fitted me. They didn't have the bigger size in stock when we were there but I bought it anyway because I loved it so much. Of course I always had good intentions of "slimming into it" so I kept hold of it, even throughout my "I'm never gonna be that size again" and chucking anything too small out phases. It's lurked in my bottom drawer for years and I came across it today and was so happy to see it. At this rate I'll be getting into it comfortably in a few weeks, I can't wait! I don't care if it's not fashionable etc I like it and it means a lot to me, the only thing is... one day it will be too big haha!

Hope everyone is OK tonight, its a bit quiet xx

 

[nomoremuffintop]

thats so cute.
i have given my size 20-22 clothes away to my sister inlaw back in july (even new with tags stuff as i had soooo many i never wore) because i lost 20lb and swore id never put it back on again but hayho i whacked double on and have been living in the same clothes day in day out as i refused to buy a size 24 but i can just about do p my size 20's now so ill live in leggings and joggers untill i it into a 20 then go and buy some new clothes. i have a pair of white cotton 3/4 combats that i wore to a birthday bbq in 2008 and i felt fab at 13st 13lb everyone told me i looked great and i kept them because id like to just fit back into them even if i never wear them again ill keep trying to do them up and once they do up ill keep trying untill they are too loose
i feel so cleansed its fantastic.

im sorry if i go on but i am just in one of those moods tonight. i have to talk to something even if its a laptop '

chin up lets have a little smile

 

[PaulaJ]

You're not "going on" at all it's interesting! I plan to ditch all my clothes that are too big for me because I will NEVER be this big again (if I say it enough, it will come true!) You could hand all your too-big clothes to me as I'm gonna be right behind you in the sizes soon lol if only we lived closer? I have no idea where desborough is actually, for all I know it might be close ha!

I feel cleansed too! (well I certainly do now after my poo issues earlier!!) yeah lets have a little smile, why not? Life isn't so bad and we've got a lot to look forward to! xx

 

[nomoremuffintop]

its amazing how saying something makes you believe it.

ooh can we have a little poop chat too while we are at it? huhum'....
i 'go' every time i wee strange but refreshing hahahaha i cant believe i just spoke about poop on your diary (soz) iv seen so many people say theyr constipated but i am not having any problem at all going i hope thats not a bad thing. im not feeling ill or having pain or discompfort so im sure its all ok.

Desborough is in Kettering Northamptonshire. but im a Londoner really ;D

wish i had a friend to do this with, i tried to get my sister inlaw to but she wont. its a very lonely journey some days and i feel that the competition would be such a great thing to get me to try my hardest every week.

i could this for the rest of my life if i had to, the only thing that is a pain is that im so used to going out to eat even if its sunday at my mums or lunch with james when we manage to get a few hours alone. im missing my socialising x whats the thing you miss most?

xxx

 

[pudge]

hallo i use ducolax for constipation,, you take one tablet at night time and in the morning you clear out everything... ergh lol

I love smelly candles!! think ill have a bath later with some in... Isnt it great about the clothes. My clothes are properly fitting me now instead of being so tight! And my tights come up even higher now pmsl!

cant wait to be in the 13's.. 13.13 will be a great feeling!even if it is an unlucky number.. glad you both are still so positive and are sailing along.. keep it up x