Scotbean's diary started 14/01/12 :-) xx

[scotbean]

Hi all

After mainly lurking here since November I have finally taken the plunge and ordered a months supply eek!! Already had a few samples sent so I have some idea.
I have Also ordered a shaker from eBay.
I am planning on 4 packs a day and possibly veg too, I'll see how all that goes.
I am so nervous I feel even posting this on here is as if I am setting myself up to fail. I would like to keep a diary but I'm not sure!!
I have a lot to lose. Don't have enough posts to add any stats or signature but I will in due course.
I haven't picked a start day yet but sometime in the next week I think.
So I will come back and update then. Then it will be real!

 

[Maka]

Welcome and all the best.

Hope that you've picked up that we're a pretty supportive bunch and you'll get loads of advice and help on here.

Good luck x

 

[Tridi]

Hey scotbean,

You can do it! One big advice is to try and change ur mindset! Stop focusing on the things u do NOT want,as in that I will fail anyway! Start to focus on how well u will do,believe it and keep picturing yourself what u will look like,what u will do etc.

I have also a lot to lose,6 st. In total, pass the first week and u will see it get's a lot easier!
First week is all about a looooot of water and distraction.this forum will give u sooo much support.

Go on u can do it
Looming forward reading ur progress!

 

[BordersGirl]

Good luck Scotbean and welcome to our little group. Believe me, seeing the pounds fall off will be all the incentive you need to stick with it.

 

[frannie]

Hi Scotbean,

I too am fairly new here but everyone is so supportive.
Do not think about the total amount of weight you have to lose - break it down into mini targets. Borders Girl is right - once you see the weight coming off so quickly, you will feel motivated to carry on - good luck.

 

[Lexie_dog]

Just focus on getting through a day at a time - it's al we do with everything else.

Stick to your packs (and veg if that's what you're doing) for the month, the time's going to pass anyway - you might as well be a stone (or more!) lighter by the end of it Xx

 

[GetSetGo]

Welcome Scotbean and good luck with your weightloss journey!!

 

[scotbean]

Ok I am starting tomorrow I am not putting it off any longer!!! It's half midnight now. See you in the morning when I think i will start with porridge! xx

 

[Aisha_Mango]

Good luck!!

 

[Bea]

Best of luck...about to have porridge too lol....

 

[BordersGirl]

Good luck today Scotbean

 

[charlene-wilson]

Good luck scotbean. if your unsure of the porridge try adding some nutmeg it makes it taste like egg custard.

 

[scotbean]

Thanks all!! Great start have woken up with a sore head already! And standing on the scales to get my start weight I have already gone up 3.5 lb.

So definitely no time to put it off further......
Am starting with a bar as I need to eat something so I can take painkillers!! Am looking forward to porridge at lunch I have cinnamon to sprinkle through if needed.

Also sitting with first glass of water and a cup of black tea.

Here goes. Good luck to all. One day at a time and all that!

 

[BordersGirl]

If you do get a weak moment Scotbean don't crack just have an extra pack. Much better than going off plan.

 

[scotbean]

Well I am an hour away from having pack two so I think I'll be ok for now! I know it's very early I'm sure I won't post as much as this every day but for now it's helping.

Trying to keep busy is not difficult!
Sipping lots of water almost through my first litre.....

I will report after lunch. Now thinking spag Bol but I'll see!
Hope everyone having a good day so far!

 

[GetSetGo]

Keep it up ScotBean! Doing great!

 

[scotbean]

Well spag Bol was palatable and I had it with spinach cucumber and spring onions which def helped.

The problem I now have is that I am craving something sweet even though I do feel quite full!

Suggestions please?! Don't want to have another pack right away I am trying to space them out four hourly
Xx

 

[BordersGirl]

The sugar cravings should start to subside as you reach ketosis. So maybe go and do something to take your mind off food. Or have a sweet coffee with sweetener? Or maybe have half a pack now and save the other half for later? Some people find it easier if they split their shakes and bars into 2 and spread them out.

 

[scotbean]

I did the supermarket shopping for the rest of the family.... Does That count as taking my mind off food haha!!

Am now having tea with sweetener. Roll on 5 pm lol. Gonna have chocolate or porridge!!

 

[BordersGirl]

Ha, well it was a distraction at least. You just need to be clinical about food shopping and not think about how it would taste . I shop for the OH on line mostly although we do go to the supermarket sometimes and I don't really get worried about what's there as I know I can't have it. I do get all excited in the veg aisle though as I decide what to have for my veg allowance .