Siezing the day... whatever the day may bring !
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Clarabow
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Wobbles but still here !
Ok catch up. This diary should ready the wobbly journey of a food addict! I am definitely taking the scenic route round to weight management. I was missing food really badly towards the end of last week and was questioning my comittment to lighter life. A woman in work has lost the same amount of weight in the same ammount of time on slimming world. Boy did that annoy me lol Crooked thinking stepped in, well I could do slimming world I could eat then. WRONG ! The plan doesn't work for me to loose weight. I cant stick to it and it takes forever and I loose motivation. So good news is I am not moving to slimming world lol even though it is a nice idea. Nice idea's dont work in shifting the stones for me. Well that is one lesson learnt !
Got my food obsession out of the way by having a weekend off plan. WARNING! This is not recommended at all whatsoever. I ate crap and felt bloated and ill. I think it is all about reward and socialising for me. I was feeling tired and stressed and wanted to enjoy some company as well, so returned to the favorite drug of choice to tune out. Once the seal is broken then it turns into a bit of a free for all food wise and I over eat. Crooked thinking .. well if I am not on plan I shall eat this and this and this and this while I have the chance. The winner of crooked thinking of the weeks is CLARA ! lol
Not to worry. The comittment to the plan and the journey is still there 100%. It may not be the straightest and swiftest of journeys but I will get there in the end. I have every confidence in myself of that. This woman is not for turning !
Working slowly through the stuff in my life that causes me to eat and having success with that. TWo job applications have gone in, we shall await the outcome of that. Hoping for the secondment as it's a post I really fancy. Either however will be good. House is getting more sorted and positive routines are starting to be put in place.
So onward to chase the ketosis fairy, if anyone sees her send her over here ! Have a good week my lovelies xx
Ok catch up. This diary should ready the wobbly journey of a food addict! I am definitely taking the scenic route round to weight management. I was missing food really badly towards the end of last week and was questioning my comittment to lighter life. A woman in work has lost the same amount of weight in the same ammount of time on slimming world. Boy did that annoy me lol Crooked thinking stepped in, well I could do slimming world I could eat then. WRONG ! The plan doesn't work for me to loose weight. I cant stick to it and it takes forever and I loose motivation. So good news is I am not moving to slimming world lol even though it is a nice idea. Nice idea's dont work in shifting the stones for me. Well that is one lesson learnt !
Got my food obsession out of the way by having a weekend off plan. WARNING! This is not recommended at all whatsoever. I ate crap and felt bloated and ill. I think it is all about reward and socialising for me. I was feeling tired and stressed and wanted to enjoy some company as well, so returned to the favorite drug of choice to tune out. Once the seal is broken then it turns into a bit of a free for all food wise and I over eat. Crooked thinking .. well if I am not on plan I shall eat this and this and this and this while I have the chance. The winner of crooked thinking of the weeks is CLARA ! lol
Not to worry. The comittment to the plan and the journey is still there 100%. It may not be the straightest and swiftest of journeys but I will get there in the end. I have every confidence in myself of that. This woman is not for turning !
Working slowly through the stuff in my life that causes me to eat and having success with that. TWo job applications have gone in, we shall await the outcome of that. Hoping for the secondment as it's a post I really fancy. Either however will be good. House is getting more sorted and positive routines are starting to be put in place.
So onward to chase the ketosis fairy, if anyone sees her send her over here ! Have a good week my lovelies xx
Catthin
Silver Member
Hi Clara
Well done on getting back on track.You got it out your system and its another learning curve.Yes you can do this.
I must admit i have been thinking about alternative diets again.The ones where I was losing 2 - 3lbs a week and eating well.I know they can work but for me I push the boundries and gradually the losses become gains and then it all goes out the window.
So learning new rules with food I believe is the only way forward for me.
Keep on fighting the good fight.
Hope the ketosis fairy visits soon if I see her Ill chase her in your direction.
Cathy
Well done on getting back on track.You got it out your system and its another learning curve.Yes you can do this.
I must admit i have been thinking about alternative diets again.The ones where I was losing 2 - 3lbs a week and eating well.I know they can work but for me I push the boundries and gradually the losses become gains and then it all goes out the window.
So learning new rules with food I believe is the only way forward for me.
Keep on fighting the good fight.
Hope the ketosis fairy visits soon if I see her Ill chase her in your direction.
Cathy
gracielou09
Silver Member
Reading your latest post ahs a lot of similarities to how I'm feeling at the moment too. My body is craving food, not crap but good food. Been thinking of other diets too as I cant justify the money if I'm not going to los the weight ....dilemma time for me.
So glad your back on track and well done on the applications for the jobs. I have my fingers crossed for you hun
xx
So glad your back on track and well done on the applications for the jobs. I have my fingers crossed for you hun
xx
slendablenda
Gold Member
It's so hard when the weight losses slow down towards the end after you've been so successful.
It's because you've been so successful that they do!
LL works. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, that's my motto.
How many people do you see posting on here who are returners who wish they had seen it through?
Believe me it is worth every penny.
You wouldn't lose any more on any other safe diet.
Whatever you decide, good luck, but please check your reasoning.
xx:flirt2:
It's because you've been so successful that they do!
LL works. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, that's my motto.
How many people do you see posting on here who are returners who wish they had seen it through?
Believe me it is worth every penny.
You wouldn't lose any more on any other safe diet.
Whatever you decide, good luck, but please check your reasoning.
xx:flirt2:
Clarabow
Silver Member
Definitely staying where I am. This is the only diet that comes anywhere close to working for me to be honest. Splitting it into chunks. Next three stone is the focus now.
Thanks for the advice SB.
I do find it hard on times but I am continuing to limp along. Learning to face my issues as I go. Crack one then a new layer of the onion is revealed. Ah the joys of self medicating for many years! I'm a grown up now and have the power to change !
Onwards and downwards x
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Thanks for the advice SB.
I do find it hard on times but I am continuing to limp along. Learning to face my issues as I go. Crack one then a new layer of the onion is revealed. Ah the joys of self medicating for many years! I'm a grown up now and have the power to change !
Onwards and downwards x
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LadyT
Tough But Sexy X
Hey hun, so you had a wobble you have clearly thought through your next move so to speak it's good you have set a goal! I too wondered about other diets but would also push the boundaries. The thoughts were nothing more than a flicker I know nothing else will work for me so I am here for the long haul.
I had a moment over the past few days, well a couple actually. I realised when o started the aim was always to be a size 12 well I am, so it's left me slightly deflated, lol not in that way but from a motivational angle and realising I have nothing really in the way of targets or goals not just in this plan but life in general. I need to take stock take some me time and think through my next steps. I think this will help, sounds like you mat have done something similar yourself.
You can do this I have every faith in you xxxx
I had a moment over the past few days, well a couple actually. I realised when o started the aim was always to be a size 12 well I am, so it's left me slightly deflated, lol not in that way but from a motivational angle and realising I have nothing really in the way of targets or goals not just in this plan but life in general. I need to take stock take some me time and think through my next steps. I think this will help, sounds like you mat have done something similar yourself.
You can do this I have every faith in you xxxx
Clarabow
Silver Member
Braved the scales this morning, and yes they are showing a gain. What a surprise! Thankfully Gem's post of a week or so ago about water weight and glycogen is helping soften the blow. I am hoping that come Friday when I weigh in that it will have settled back to something less intimidating.
Onwards and downwards. First coffee of the day, to be followed by walking the dog and a banana shake. Have a good one all x
Onwards and downwards. First coffee of the day, to be followed by walking the dog and a banana shake. Have a good one all x
gracielou09
Silver Member
I'm with you huni, the lovely SB posted in my diary too and gave me food for thought. This diet is the one for me and I've now got my head outta my arse and in adult state ...I AM GOIN TO DO THIS ...SORRY WE WILL DO THIS.
Lady t was struggling too so hence my suggestion to give us a 2-3 week focus. I feel, Like Lady T, excited about the diet again.
With you all the way hun xxxx
Clarabow
Silver Member
It was a bit unrealistic to expect that I could survive my manager's return to work and a restart on the same day. I shall be re starting on Friday a day off, get the weekend under my belt and ketosis under way. My sanity will not survive, need to keep a little calm and professional. Sensible choice for me, but probably crooked thinking at its best!
I am not going to beat myself up about it. I am still here !
I am not going to beat myself up about it. I am still here !
Clarabow
Silver Member
<---- singing "we shall overcome. We shall overcome. We shall overcome. Someday!"
Funny the things that stick in ur head. Showing my age I think lol.
Sung for all those like the two lovely
Jules's who are also fed up in work and looking for s new job.
All together now. ....we shall overcome
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Funny the things that stick in ur head. Showing my age I think lol.
Sung for all those like the two lovely
Jules's who are also fed up in work and looking for s new job.
All together now. ....we shall overcome
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gracielou09
Silver Member
We shall overcome, we shall overcome
We'll do it, just get this weekend over with and make sure you keep thinking ...I wil not let my boss sabotage this great opportunity to lose weight.
Have you done the Worry Tree yet and shrinking issues module?
xx
We'll do it, just get this weekend over with and make sure you keep thinking ...I wil not let my boss sabotage this great opportunity to lose weight.
Have you done the Worry Tree yet and shrinking issues module?
xx
Clarabow
Silver Member
Wotcha ladies thanks for the support.
Not done the worry tree thing yet Jules. Sounds interesting.
Today was a flaming awful day. Nearly lost my cool, well as much as I do lol Me and the boss had a difference of opinion on the allocation of work within the team. I was sticking up for my workers as they are working to capacity one of her's could do a little more. This perspective was not acknowledged and I was told that I was being harsh and nasty to the said worker. Interesting perspective. One rule for one one for another. Not on that ! My workers and I deserve better.
Good thing was that it has crystalised that I need to move on. Not prepared to put up with this rubbish anymore. Bit of a revalation that as I have tried so hard to change and be accomodating. Some things are not worth the effort tho, and this is one of them!
So after a lot of processing and a chat with a good friend I have it a little more in perspective. Two job aps in. Alternative position looked at if they are not successful. Have a few days off booked to allow me to re focus and get back in ketosis. Then will rock this till the 13th August and a night out with friends.
Not a perfect plan, but one that works for me.
Thanks again for the support. Keeping me fighting the good fight untill the battle is overcome. xx
Not done the worry tree thing yet Jules. Sounds interesting.
Today was a flaming awful day. Nearly lost my cool, well as much as I do lol Me and the boss had a difference of opinion on the allocation of work within the team. I was sticking up for my workers as they are working to capacity one of her's could do a little more. This perspective was not acknowledged and I was told that I was being harsh and nasty to the said worker. Interesting perspective. One rule for one one for another. Not on that ! My workers and I deserve better.
Good thing was that it has crystalised that I need to move on. Not prepared to put up with this rubbish anymore. Bit of a revalation that as I have tried so hard to change and be accomodating. Some things are not worth the effort tho, and this is one of them!
So after a lot of processing and a chat with a good friend I have it a little more in perspective. Two job aps in. Alternative position looked at if they are not successful. Have a few days off booked to allow me to re focus and get back in ketosis. Then will rock this till the 13th August and a night out with friends.
Not a perfect plan, but one that works for me.
Thanks again for the support. Keeping me fighting the good fight untill the battle is overcome. xx
Catthin
Silver Member
Hi Clara
Some people just cant see the wood for the trees or is it they have to have full control.Good for you on looking for another job.Good Luck with the applications.
No one should need to put up with unpleasant ness from colleagues at work.Doing the job is challenging enough without co workers being awkward and nasty.You show her you can do this and two fingers up to her.
Good luck with the refocus.
Take care hun dont waste your energy letting her get under your skin she aint worth it.
Cathy
Some people just cant see the wood for the trees or is it they have to have full control.Good for you on looking for another job.Good Luck with the applications.
No one should need to put up with unpleasant ness from colleagues at work.Doing the job is challenging enough without co workers being awkward and nasty.You show her you can do this and two fingers up to her.
Good luck with the refocus.
Take care hun dont waste your energy letting her get under your skin she aint worth it.
Cathy
Clarabow
Silver Member
Time for a bit of an update. Got a raging viral infection of some sort that has brought me out raging psoriasis. Well we think it is psoriasis. My torso looks like a speckled egg. A lovely soft speckled egg, due to all the creams I am applying lol But a speckled egg none the less! Not a good look.
So lighter life lite for me whilst I heal. It is working really well for me, and hoping will help me get better quicker. Pumping in the vitamins, anti histamines and pain killers.
Onwards and downwards x
So lighter life lite for me whilst I heal. It is working really well for me, and hoping will help me get better quicker. Pumping in the vitamins, anti histamines and pain killers.
Onwards and downwards x
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