Purpleds Maintaining Diary

[Purpled]

Well for the almond milk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ZpEYjE6Wo
The first method she does looks the best but I never had nuts. So I did the second method. Very quick and easy.
Basically almond butter, water, I never used dates, and blend. Sieve through a cloth. Tasted great. It's weird as almond butter is brown but the milk came out white lol!

Okay so the inlaws are better. His dad had an operation on his back. He can't walk very far without his frame, but he did fix a hole in the ceiling the other day. His mum is slightly better. They now have a cleaner, gardener and pay for a volunteer driver service. It saves us booking days off work! It's improving

Laura - how is the new house? It's easy to find excuses to eat crap. Like going on holidays, being at someone else's house, moving house. The truth is that we can make good choices when ether we want!! But I do the same as you. Believe me....my honeymoon will be full of alcohol and yummy food.

Wedding - Organised! Very Organised. I feel unorganised as I have nothing to do lol!!

And I've never had flaxseed. What does it taste like?

 

[Purpled]

I just found an ace photo so I have to share it

208lbs

I forgot I even took these, it's brill to find it and realise the change. And I actually remember hating my arms and I can kinda see em flubbing around on here.

Then I found this at 168lbs

I took this before starting an exercise challenge I never completed. To compare before and after. I was liking my shape at this weight.

Now I am at 148-150ish and completely happy and coping! Plus I have a mini 6 pack. I should take a photo to complete the set.

I always moan at myself for not completing things I start. But I guess I have come along way in 18months.

Size 16/18 to a 10/12
Not to mention I can do 5 1 arm push-ups lol!


.......but I'll just comment I had the most amazing home cooked pub chicken pie last night.

I guess what I'm saying it....instead of looking at the moment it is good to take a look at the past and see all the changes you have made. Not just weight loss but health. I imagine we all have healthy bodies and will live forever

 

[sammi.g]

fab photos !! i thought the 1st one was ur after pic til i scrolled down ! you look good in both but can see the difference, well done !

when i think of all the moaning i did throughout the years about my weight (when i was actually really slim) you never appreciate how you look at the time do you ? i just wish i had enjoyed how i looked at the time hahahaha i know i will lose the weight as i have done it plenty of times, its the maintaining i find hard xx

 

[Purpled]

I hear you...,,I used to be 5f 9 and a size 8/10 and thought I was fat. Wouldn't even wear certain clothing cos I looked big.

Funny really as I was tiny.

Will we ever be happy? Lol

 

[Atomic pink]

I agree your "before" picture looks more like an "after" photo.

I think you have hit the nail on the head about making the effort to see the overall, longer term changes we have made.

p.s the pie sounds soooo good I have an huge weakness for chicken pie but its not really "dietable" so tend to just not have it these days.

 

[sammi.g]

I hear you...,,I used to be 5f 9 and a size 8/10 and thought I was fat. Wouldn't even wear certain clothing cos I looked big.

Funny really as I was tiny.

Will we ever be happy? Lol

i guess thats why they say youth is wasted on the young hahahaha x

 

[Purpled]

Hangover from Hell! A fry up and 5 cups of tea just can't fix it.

I am NEVER drinking again.

 

[icklerockchick]

Lol good night? Bad times when copious amounts of tea can't save it xx

 

[Atomic pink]

Hope you are feeling better today, Purpled Good night was it??

I can't honestly remember if I have made the kale chips or not but yes, spray with onion and sprinkle with seasoning and bake at fairly low heat until crispy.

 

[Purpled]

I'm feeling better! It took 3 days lol!sl

Been honeymoon shopping today. So I HATE bikini shopping. I've never worn one before as I always felt too big, well apart from family pool in LA. So I'm a size 10/12ish now and at 5ft 9 that's what I like. But I'm a D cup! Why of why is there so much padding in all these bikinis. Sooo much padding.
I ended up finding a non padded bra style Roxy bikini from TKMaxx for £10 for the set. Fits perfect. Size Large. Size LARGE: Blah! Anyway....

The underwired style suit me best! I found 4 in total, with no padding. Some with halter neck some bra. Only needed 3 bottoms. Done.

Plus today I made icecream with coconut milk! Yum!

I also learnt how to make chicken stock! Also yum!

 

[Purpled]

Been to the gym at the hotel before breakfast.

15mins on this skiing machine
20 min run
15 mins stepper
10 mins on a vibrating machine

Now just waiting for Oh to finish in shower so I can go to get our breakfast....hoping they have bacon butties. Well I'm in Yorkshire best call it 'bacon bap'

So I tested the bikini wearing yesterday at hotel pool. It felt okay. Starting to feel more body confident.

Wearing clothes is one thing but bikini is another. Cos I hate me bum. But I noticed I have no cellulite now
That tools while to shift.

Anyway a bit of a random post. Lol!

 

[Atomic pink]

Very dedicated gyming before breakfast. You definitely deserve a bacon sandwich for all that.

Are you away for the weekend? Gone anywhere nice?

It really is quite crazy about the bikini sizing. There is no way on earth someone who is a size 10 should need a size large bikini but at least you found one you liked and sounds like you are feeling more confident in it.

No cellulite is quite an achievement!

Enjoy your weekend.

 

[Purpled]

Hey!

Just Scarborough! Family wedding party later. We thought we'd make a weekend of it.

Chips by the sea. I've walked up so many steps today I'm kinda regretting the gym session. They never had bacon butties but they did have muffins, croissants, fruit, yogurt, toast, some sausage and veg casserole type thing, and cheeses. So I coped well!!

 

[Purpled]

Arghhh my wedding on Sunday! Time has flown

Hope your all doing great!

 

[mrsgosling3]

Oh wow that is so soon. I'm excited for you. I hope you will post us some pictures as soon as you can. Are you all ready? Have an amazing day xxx

 

[UKSerena]

<img src="http://www.minimins.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=92777"/>Arghhh my wedding on Sunday! Time has flown

Hope your all doing great!

Hope you have an amazing day and the weather perks up for you. X

 

[icklerockchick]

Wow time has flown by! Hope you have a lovely day on Sunday and remember to report back with pics ;-) xxx

 

[Atomic pink]

Hope the wedding goes well. At least the sun should actually be shining which is somewhat of a miracle for this year!

 

[mrsgosling3]

Good luck for tomorrow. Been thinking about you all weekend. Hope it's amazing xxx

 

[Purpled]

Thanks guys! It was amazing!
I never got nervous and the whole day was perfect. However today I am an emotional wreck! I just can't believe how many people came to join us and celebrate and how kind and generous they have been.
My OH couldn't even watch me walk down the aisle as he was on the verge of tears before it even began. Tears of happiness of course.

It was lovely.

I don't really have any photos to share, I'm relying on Facebook as it will take the photographer a while to her her photos back to us.