SB's first (and only) attempt

[DisneyParis]

A l lb loss is still a loss, the scales are still going in the right direction, you're very close to your goal weight. You've done absolutely brilliantly so far, well done. :happy096:

I did CD in 2009 (got down to 9st6lb/132lb), after getting to about 10 1/2 stone my losses were really slow with several sts weeks. I managed to maintain for a few months, but the weight crept back on since, especially during 2011, hence why l've restarted, got to learn from my mistakes.

 

[Sapphireblue]

Thanks mama and good luck for your weigh in, you never know it could be in the right direction.

 

[mama22]

Thanks mama and good luck for your weigh in, you never know it could be in the right direction.

Oh don't think so lol bad mama

 

[Sapphireblue]

Oh don't think so lol bad mama

oh well, as long as you had fun going in the wrong direction, you can always turn it around!

 

[mama22]

oh well, as long as you had fun going in the wrong direction, you can always turn it around!

So happy I STS this morning and for what I put away very surprised lol

 

[Sapphireblue]

always good when the scales are unexpectedly good to us, rather than the more usual other way around...

 

[Sapphireblue]

All of my unofficial weigh ins on my own scales this week have been indicating a decent loss is imminent. So why am i still expecting my body to magically behave wierdly to get a small loss on weigh in day? Experience perhaps?!

Normally weigh in monday night but out so will be tuesday instead. Awkward thing is changing to step 3 this week, and out v. late on monday night so am going to step up that night. So will have had some carbs before weigh in. Fingers crossed it doesn't hugely skew things.

 

[Sapphireblue]

and...

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i am miss cambridge dieter of the year

 

[Sapphireblue]

so, mega relieved to have actually hit my original target. i can do step3 now without the annoyance of having loads more to lose.

the target now is primarily on not regaining whilst stepping up and reintroducing exercise in the hope that'll my shape will sort itself out a bit and allow me to feel more comfortable in a size 12.

not sure how long i'm going to step3 for, depends on if i lose a bit more and if the exercise helps or makes more food necessary.

anyway, i have to get back to work shortly so off to catch up on everyone else. party post-poned!

 

[shrinkin'violet]

Yay, well done lovely congrats xxxxxxxxxx

 

[Lara1986]

That's so brilliant!!! Massive well done x x

 

[spangles]

Congratulations honey! Made up for ya!
Look - i arranged you some flowers...

 

[Sapphireblue]

thanks guys!!!

only the fact that i'm still working at this time of night is keeping me from being mega excited. at least i have 'seen' goal, even if the stepping up process is as painful (weight-loss-wise) as i'm expecting!

 

[Sapphireblue]

so yesterday i finally got around to getting a couple of new bras. have been holding off because it might still change, but current ones are noticeably big now so bit the bullet.

sadly La Senza mostly had only crap left and tons and tons of massive sizes, FFs, GGs, etc. which is ironic now that i was looking for a 'standard' size, when i was a 38F half the time i couldn't find my size in the nicer styles.

it does look as though it is shutting, i thought that branch would stay as it's a main one. could just be they have to clear out old stock for the branches that are already shut before they restock with new stuff. hope so, especially now i can actually buy a wider range.

in the end my preferred style for everyday was in plenty of stock and £5! so i got black and nude to be going on with. will get some nice stuff in a few weeks when i'm more sure i'm not going to shrink further.

and, what size was i? 34DD! i've never had a 34 at the start before!

 

[Lara1986]

Ah what a fab bra size to be! You must be getting very narrow in the chest which makes the bigger cups look even better! Must have been a happy moment I know all my bras fit wrongly and you've reminded me I really want to get measured! I think I'm scared they'll say I'm now only a B! But only one way to find out.... I'll miss la senza, the one near me has gone already, it wasn't all that amazing really, but never could bring myself to go into Ann summers and there aren't really other lingerie shops around. Have some new look bras and they are rubbish really! I think M&S may be my next stop! Xxx

 

[Sapphireblue]

yeah i hope this La Senza doesn't go. there's a Debenhams with a decent range but they don't seem to do anything young if you know what i mean? it's all sensible or sexy, when sometimes i just want a simple style in turquoise!

 

[Lara1986]

Yea know what you mean, that's one thing I liked about la senza - it had all of the categories! Glad u got some bargains any way ;-) x

 

[Sapphireblue]

weigh-in delayed until tomorrow as i am still at work. not particularly looking forward to it as i know i will have gained.

partly because of stepping up to step3 but mostly because i've been very half-hearted about it all this week. i haven't gone mad, still having the correct packs/meals but there has been a biscuit incident every day. only a couple, most days, but i am just in diet rebellion mode i think. plus i had a planned meal out on sat.

hopefully the gain will make it real and help me follow the step properly afterwards. also, work is on the verge of calming down and then i will actually have some free time during which i can exercise!

 

[Sapphireblue]

so, piccies of new dresses. no hair/makeup sorry!

i actually like the copy cat one least on me, might take it back...

 

[Sapphireblue]

and last one, this is a little bit tight at the mo as the style is more fitted.