wedding countdown

[Bear's-kitten]

Morning all!
Scarily theres only 3 months, 17 days until I get married and I am on a mega push to shed some weight. I know there isn't a chance I will shed the 6 stone I need to lose in that time but I would like to lose 3 if at all possible and then crack the rest after wedding in time to start trying to get pregnant.

I've been slim&saving for 24 days today and have lost 21lbs as of this morning. I must admit that I have found the diet a hell of a lot easier than I was expecting. I did LL years ago when it first came out and found it like hell, subsequently only lasting 3 weeks. I really hope I can keep this up for the 12 week target I have set myself for this phase 1 of my diet.

I'm lucky in that my OH is doing it too, he's done amazingly and isn't far from target already as he didn't have as much to lose. I just hope I can keep motivation going as I am brilliant at starting diets and terrible at sustaining them.

I love vlcd though as the quick results are so motivating and it really feels achievable to get to goal.

 

[RebekahR]

Well done 21;lb is amazing hun

So nice you have hub to support you you will smash that 3st goal by your big day

Welcome hun Xx

 

[Bear's-kitten]

Thank you. Had been a but wobbly the last few days with a cold and cough but weigh in today has been the kick up the bum I needed.

 

[Bear's-kitten]

OH has put his back out and is feeling sorry for himself and craving junk food, so struggling to say no to him. Got salmon and prawns cooking in the oven with leeks, broccoli and cauliflower plus soy sauce and spices. Am hoping this will make him feel a bit cheerier! Off camping at CarFest this weekend, hope his back is better by then as 3 nights in a tent won't be much fun for him!

 

[Bear's-kitten]

OH on the mend. Im hungry and grumpy. I know its psychological hunger not physical. Must stop watching cooking programmes. I could actually assault someone for a crumble right now. I miss carbs.

 

[Bear's-kitten]

Made it up to day 28. 4 week weigh in tomorrow, hope I've got into the 16's. Paws crossed. Went into London today to get OH measured up for a suit he's having made for the wedding. Walked our legs off but stopped for a Nando's. Had a chicken breast with salad leaves but feeling super guilty that it had piri piri sauce on it and I had a small diet coke. Hoping it won't have knocked me out of ketosis and doesn't jepordise tomorrow's weigh-in. First time I've cheated in 28 days. Was lovely though and hopefully nit too much damage xx

 

[Faith_111]

Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!

11st 3lbs

 

[Bear's-kitten]

Didn't make it into the 16's on Friday unfortunately :-( weight loss has slowed down last two weeks. Got to 17st1 tho so not too far off.

Had a weekend off plan as we went to a festival and there was tonnes of fabulous food. We planned the break and I was relatively restrained (apart from the chocolate buttons!) and really enjoyed the break so not too upset by the 3 and 3/4 lb gain. Back on yesterday 100% and already lost 1lb this morning so hopefully be back to 17st 1 by Friday.

Wedding dress shop told me my dress will be in by the end of the week, so I'm going in for my first fitting on the 13th Sept, off to rigby and peller on sun 9th to get fitted for my undies so some real motivation for the next fortnight . Must up my water intake and exercise, wish me luck!!!

 

[RebekahR]

Water weight be gone in no time hun

Oooh I love rigby, lovely stuff

Very exciting hun, keep up the good work

Xxx

 

[Bear's-kitten]

Woohoo! Into the 16's this morning!!! I am so, so pleased. Glad i have shifted the weight put on during my weekend off and a pound more. Wonder if i can shift 10lbs by my fitting on the 13th. That will be 2.5 stone lost and would be brilliant!

Off to Lincolnshire my mum's today to look at starting my crystal bouquet and the matching button holes. its all getting very real now!!!

Hope your having a nice Saturday xxx

 

[RP79]

Well done! It must be nice to have your partner doing it with you

 

[Bear's-kitten]

It certainly helps. I did it on my own last time with my very unsupportive ex and only lasted about 3 weeks. That said my OH will have to start refeed soon as hes not far off target so i will battle on solo!

 

[Bear's-kitten]

Had a strawberry shake this morning but was so busy at work that I didn't eat all day. Being busy makes such s difference. I definitely boredom eat!

I had a chicken salad with a big tablespoon of cottage cheese and some courgette crisps for dinner when I got home. Bit naughty as its extra protein but checked myfitnesspal and I am well under my carbs and calories today so will just have 1 more pack before bed and a multivitamin. Am completely addicted to chicken salad with cottage cheese at the moment, eaten it 3 days running!

Scales saying 16:12.5 this morning, I'm unbelievably happy to be in the 16's, bearing in mind i was nearly 19st 5 weeks ago. I can't flipping wait to get into the 15's now. I haven't been below 13:7 in my whole adult life. I know its a long wsy off but I really feel like I can do it now. Im so crap at dieting usually but seeing the scales move is so motivating.

 

[biggusburdus]

Had a strawberry shake this morning but was so busy at work that I didn't eat all day. Being busy makes such s difference. I definitely boredom eat!

I had a chicken salad with a big tablespoon of cottage cheese and some courgette crisps for dinner when I got home. Bit naughty as its extra protein but checked myfitnesspal and I am well under my carbs and calories today so will just have 1 more pack before bed and a multivitamin. Am completely addicted to chicken salad with cottage cheese at the moment, eaten it 3 days running!

Scales saying 16:12.5 this morning, I'm unbelievably happy to be in the 16's, bearing in mind i was nearly 19st 5 weeks ago. I can't flipping wait to get into the 15's now. I haven't been below 13:7 in my whole adult life. I know its a long wsy off but I really feel like I can do it now. Im so crap at dieting usually but seeing the scales move is so motivating.

Brilliant results, well done you!

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[Bear's-kitten]

Night with my gf's tonight, can't wait to have a good girlie natter. Prepared a chicken and cottage cheese salad (still addicted to cottage cheese. I suppose their are worse addictions) and a shake to take with me, even made courgette crisps to nibble on when they're eating sweets. These nights are always a naughty food fest so challenging but i feel in control. I've even bought them some haribo!

Really hoping i will hit 2st lost in the morning although official weigh-in not til Friday. The motivation of this will carry me past tonights temptation!!

 

[Bear's-kitten]

Didn't get to 2st this AM but isn't my official weigh in til tomorrow. Scales seem to be stuck this week but sod them, my clothes are hanging off so will measure my inch loss tomorrow if i am disappointed at my weigh in.
Got a new S&S order delivered today, always nice as i had run out of my favorite stuff (red fruit shakes and praline bars). Always feels like Christmas opening up the parcel. Felt adventurous so bought the raspberry, toffee and cookies& cream shakes along with my usuals. Hope they're not too salty.

Hope you're all doing well too x

 

[Bear's-kitten]

Right, so weighin wasnt as good as hoped, still didn't get to 2st but only between 1/4 and 1/2 lbs away. lost 4.5lbs this week which is fab. Rubbish day today. Started out well, had a shake, went to the gym and had a huge work out for me, just over 600 cals burnt according to mfp. Had a bar straight after but must have overdone it as was sick later at step daughters 7th birthday party. Think it was fizzy drink on empty stomach plus bit of stress ( kids party's are a bit full on for me!). Ended up eating a few marmite sandwiches as felt shakey and yuck still. Then got a chicken and doner kebab for dinner. Did resist chips and tomatoes etc but feeling guilty. Put it all into myfitnesspal and even with the exercise its like 1200 cals today :-( rubbish. Dress fitting on Thursday, gotta get back in gear!

 

[biggusburdus]

Right, so weighin wasnt as good as hoped, still didn't get to 2st but only between 1/4 and 1/2 lbs away. lost 4.5lbs this week which is fab. Rubbish day today. Started out well, had a shake, went to the gym and had a huge work out for me, just over 600 cals burnt according to mfp. Had a bar straight after but must have overdone it as was sick later at step daughters 7th birthday party. Think it was fizzy drink on empty stomach plus bit of stress ( kids party's are a bit full on for me!). Ended up eating a few marmite sandwiches as felt shakey and yuck still. Then got a chicken and doner kebab for dinner. Did resist chips and tomatoes etc but feeling guilty. Put it all into myfitnesspal and even with the exercise its like 1200 cals today :-( rubbish. Dress fitting on Thursday, gotta get back in gear!

Oh I feel for you, I kinda did the same thing ish, onwards and back in gear!

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[Bear's-kitten]

Haven't been on for a while as life's been a bit crap. Have derailled completely, ate two slices of toast, a packet of crisps and two and a half bottles of wine yesterday. Healthy living at it's best.

It's all a bit Jeremy Kyle at home, to cut a long story short my sister has decided not to come to my wedding as I'm not inviting my Dad. Sent me a message on Facebook of all ways to tell me. Given the fact he's abandoned all of his kids and been a dreadful father, I find her loyalty to him rather than me somewhat misplaced. I grew up feeling incredibly rejected and now I feel that the one person I thought would understand, is now rejecting me too. It breaks my heart. She won't even answer my calls.

As someone who hates conflict I find this stuff really difficult to cope with and have reverted to my typical coping method and hit the bottle.

Weddings are supposed to be happy and I feel absolutely crap. It's also coming up for the 1st anniversary of my grandparents dying and one of my friends committing suicide, so all in all I am feeling more than a little sorry for myself.

I dare not get on the scales for fear of what I will see. Must pull myself together, sorry for the pity party, I just needed to get it out.

Hope you're all fairing better x

 

[RP79]

Haven't been on for a while as life's been a bit crap. Have derailled completely, ate two slices of toast, a packet of crisps and two and a half bottles of wine yesterday. Healthy living at it's best.

It's all a bit Jeremy Kyle at home, to cut a long story short my sister has decided not to come to my wedding as I'm not inviting my Dad. Sent me a message on Facebook of all ways to tell me. Given the fact he's abandoned all of his kids and been a dreadful father, I find her loyalty to him rather than me somewhat misplaced. I grew up feeling incredibly rejected and now I feel that the one person I thought would understand, is now rejecting me too. It breaks my heart. She won't even answer my calls.

As someone who hates conflict I find this stuff really difficult to cope with and have reverted to my typical coping method and hit the bottle.

Weddings are supposed to be happy and I feel absolutely crap. It's also coming up for the 1st anniversary of my grandparents dying and one of my friends committing suicide, so all in all I am feeling more than a little sorry for myself.

I dare not get on the scales for fear of what I will see. Must pull myself together, sorry for the pity party, I just needed to get it out.

Hope you're all fairing better x

Im sorry you are feeling so low. It sounds like a really tough time for you. Get it all out of your system and take it easy on yourself with the diet.