When you have to lose half of yourself...

[fadingfast]

hi all, i not been in fora few days either lol, been busy, socialising, still on track with diet, oh one question, how many calories in a single vodka shot lol, had a few on friday lol.

 

[Book-Worm]

I am feeling much better! I went out for 4 hours this afternoon and although I was tired I wasn't exhausted I'm taking some iron supplements now and I'm sure it helps. Back to "normal" for me

How many calories in a vodka shot? Well I wouldn't know, I'ma tea-totaller

I just cooked for the family: temptation temptation!!

 

[RainbowRose]

Glad you are feeling better. Excessive tiredness is awful! Hope you resisted temptation

sorry, don't know how many points in vodka either!

 

[fadingfast]

Glad you are feeling better. Excessive tiredness is awful! Hope you resisted temptation

sorry, don't know how many points in vodka either!

lol not to worry , it didnt effect my weight lose lol x

 

[RainbowRose]

lol not to worry , it didnt effect my weight lose lol x

well now you can have another one or two next week!...without guilt

Hi bookworm, how are you doing?

 

[Book-Worm]

well now you can have another one or two next week!...without guilt

Hi bookworm, how are you doing?

I'm doing sooo much better And I have my WI tonight, I'm so excited! I will let you know asap how much I have lost.

The weather is gorgeous, I'm getting used to the diet and I am feeling strangely energised now that my periods are gone

 

[Book-Worm]

I lost 4lbs

 

[Minty79]

I'm doing sooo much better And I have my WI tonight, I'm so excited! I will let you know asap how much I have lost.

The weather is gorgeous, I'm getting used to the diet and I am feeling strangely energised now that my periods are gone

Good stuff bookworm!!

And great to hear that you're energy levels are rising too!

xxx

 

[Book-Worm]

Thanks Minty My summer trousers sit really nicely on my hips and thighs now as well. I'm going to start gentle exercising very soon as well

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[RainbowRose]

Well done, fantastic loss Bookworm

Oh yes, totm just drains your energy doesn't it? So pleased you're feeling energetic now! Have a good day

 

[fadingfast]

yay well done hun x

 

[Perpleo]

hey im new and discovered this thread and had to post, i have a hard time getting up hills to my work 4 days a week, started my healthy eating a week ago and feeling ok. started using an app on my phone that counts all my calories etc for me and has awesome directory of brands and restaurants. getting a cross trainer tomorrow

well done on all the weight loss

 

[RainbowRose]

Have a lovely sunday bookworm, keep at it!

(hello and welcome perpleo )

 

[Book-Worm]

hey im new and discovered this thread and had to post, i have a hard time getting up hills to my work 4 days a week, started my healthy eating a week ago and feeling ok. started using an app on my phone that counts all my calories etc for me and has awesome directory of brands and restaurants. getting a cross trainer tomorrow

well done on all the weight loss

Oh, as you can imagine, I sympathise fully! I would never admit it to anyone in real life but I avoid hilly places like the plague, even if it means I miss out on a great day out Good luck on your weight loss journey. You may want to read Rainbow Rose's diary: she is following a healthy eating plan as well and is very successful

Have a lovely sunday bookworm, keep at it!

(hello and welcome perpleo )

Thanks RR I had a lovely Sunday. I went out with my husband and I went a bit crazy with toiletries. I know it doesn't sound like much but for me, it is a huge step forward as usually I hate fussing over my appearance (although I have a thing for Lush products ). Does it mean I'm starting to accept my body? Who knows, but I have decided to make better use of my best assets instead of hiding my youth behind baggy clothes and granny hair styles.

I also started looking through my accessories. I have some lovely jewels that I have not worn in ages because I didn't want to draw attention to my chubby face and neck. I'm not ready to wear them yet, but I think I will start soon I can't wait

I am feeling so good right now. I will be starting Week 4 on Tuesday and I can't believe I made it till now. I'm almost proud of myself

 

[RainbowRose]

..and so you should be book-worm, I too am proud of you and your mind is in the completely right place to succeed. Great idea with the jewellery, you sound just like me, i avoid anything too fancy as I hate drawing attention to my many bad points ..but get them ready girl, because your confidence is set to soar!
Set wee mini goals....new hairstyle when you lose so many pounds, a pampering session, manicure etc as the pounds drop off...you ARE going to do this, keep thinking of thathuge grin when you reach where you want to be

(thanks for the recommendation above, I never thought I would see the day, when I would be inspiring anyone..crikey!!!!!!)

 

[Book-Worm]

..and so you should be book-worm, I too am proud of you and your mind is in the completely right place to succeed. Great idea with the jewellery, you sound just like me, i avoid anything too fancy as I hate drawing attention to my many bad points ..but get them ready girl, because your confidence is set to soar!
Set wee mini goals....new hairstyle when you lose so many pounds, a pampering session, manicure etc as the pounds drop off...you ARE going to do this, keep thinking of thathuge grin when you reach where you want to be

(thanks for the recommendation above, I never thought I would see the day, when I would be inspiring anyone..crikey!!!!!!)

But you ARE an inspiration RR! And I look forward to your negative to positive thought every time you post I can relate to all of them so far

You're so sweet RR. I will have to follow your advice of little rewards for my mini goals. I have not had my hair done in ages! Yesterday, I finally took the time to dye it (I've premature white hair: thanks dad for the DNA! ) and it took years off my face. AND today, I wore it loose and my curls were beautiful! Yes, I am complimenting my appearance, now that's a first I could see my husband's eyes sparkle as he loves long curly hair so much: it made my day I know I have tough (and even very tough) days ahead but I also have lovely days like this one and I have to focus on them

Next challenge: I need to order some exercise DVDs. Someone recommended a set of DVDs, they are £5 off amazon and the reviews are excellent. It also seems to have an "unfit" level for every exercise which is brilliant as I am really unfit at the moment

 

[RainbowRose]

aww shucks! thanks book-worm

wow I'm impressed, hope you enjoy those dvd's, now that's dedication! Have a lovely day

 

[Book-Worm]

OK, this is a first... I just ordered some fitness DVDs off amazon They came recommended by another user on Minimins, the reviews were really good and they were really cheap

But I also just hurt my shoulder doing God knows what. It's not really that painful but if I don't take care of it right away, it will be a real pain Thank God though, my husband does lovely massages and he doesn't even moan when I ask for one

 

[Perpleo]

thanks for the welcoming comments , what dvds did you get? i have a ministry of sound body pump or something dvd.

 

[Book-Worm]

It's a 3-DVD boxset by Rosemary Conly (not sure of how to spell her name!)
I'm so unfit, I would rather start slowly, and at £5 it was a bargain However, I'm doing a VLCD so I am restricted to gentle exercise at this stage. You may need something a bit tougher