yo-yo-dieter
Silver Member
Hello all, well I have started today. I had a 'last supper' of Pizza Hut pizza and garlic bread last night and now I'm raring to go, and bidding a fond farewell to carbs!
Some of you may have seen me around the several different boards (oops) over the last 18 months or so. In a nutshell, I'm nearly 34, mother of two boys aged 12 and 6, live in West Yorkshire and am a civilian worker for the police (thus sat on my backside for nearly 9-hours per day). I struggle to find time to go to the gym and hardly get any exercise so I'm going to challenge myself to get out walking that little bit more.
I've done LL (lost 3st 4lbs however 18 months later I have re-gained 4st 2lbs) In-between these and indeed for the last 11 years I have done, calorie counting, weight watchers and slimming world several times. I most recently had a go at Cambridge but struggled with the latter as the 'sole source honeymoon period' was over when I tried it, and I rebelled against sole sourcing.
I've been thinking about doing Celebrity Slim for a while, but "rebellious child" kept finding reasons why I shouldn't do it. In the meantime I keep losing and gaining the same five pounds (I put 4lbs on in the last week alone!).
I'm really lucky to have a Rowlands Pharmacy just a mile away from my house (and en route to pick my eldest son up from school) so there's no excuses not to run out of packs etc..
I also enjoy all foods (you don't get a figure like this by not eating LOL) and I love protein foods with veggies. Not so keen on fruit though, but I love nuts cheese and eggs too. I can't see this being a problem to fit in with my life. I like the idea that with this diet, you can actually eat.
So - weight today: 14st 9lbs. I'm not sure where I want to be, but at least 11.5. If I can lose an average of 2lbs per week I can be where I want to be by August: Judging by my Lighter Life stats my dress size (especially the bottoms) correlates to my weight as:
14st 7lbs = size 18
14st = size 16/18
13st 7lbs = size 16
13st = size 14/16
12st 7lbs = size 14
12st = size 14
11st 7lbs = large 12 - small 14
11st = 12
10st 7lbs = large 10 - 12
The amount of food I can put away is shocking and I know now that it's down to craving sugar. I've noticed myself that when I cut down on carbs and don't feel hungry that it's easier to lose / maintain weight but as soon as I get that craving for carbs that's it, however I've never had the guts (or inclination) to do a proper low carb diet. Hopefully the milkshakes and bars will give me the sugar hits I need while doing the diet.
I'd love to hear any comments on my food diary or tips, especially that I am doing it correctly! Thanks for listening (if there is anyone out there LOL)
Some of you may have seen me around the several different boards (oops) over the last 18 months or so. In a nutshell, I'm nearly 34, mother of two boys aged 12 and 6, live in West Yorkshire and am a civilian worker for the police (thus sat on my backside for nearly 9-hours per day). I struggle to find time to go to the gym and hardly get any exercise so I'm going to challenge myself to get out walking that little bit more.
I've done LL (lost 3st 4lbs however 18 months later I have re-gained 4st 2lbs) In-between these and indeed for the last 11 years I have done, calorie counting, weight watchers and slimming world several times. I most recently had a go at Cambridge but struggled with the latter as the 'sole source honeymoon period' was over when I tried it, and I rebelled against sole sourcing.
I've been thinking about doing Celebrity Slim for a while, but "rebellious child" kept finding reasons why I shouldn't do it. In the meantime I keep losing and gaining the same five pounds (I put 4lbs on in the last week alone!).
I'm really lucky to have a Rowlands Pharmacy just a mile away from my house (and en route to pick my eldest son up from school) so there's no excuses not to run out of packs etc..
I also enjoy all foods (you don't get a figure like this by not eating LOL) and I love protein foods with veggies. Not so keen on fruit though, but I love nuts cheese and eggs too. I can't see this being a problem to fit in with my life. I like the idea that with this diet, you can actually eat.
So - weight today: 14st 9lbs. I'm not sure where I want to be, but at least 11.5. If I can lose an average of 2lbs per week I can be where I want to be by August: Judging by my Lighter Life stats my dress size (especially the bottoms) correlates to my weight as:
14st 7lbs = size 18
14st = size 16/18
13st 7lbs = size 16
13st = size 14/16
12st 7lbs = size 14
12st = size 14
11st 7lbs = large 12 - small 14
11st = 12
10st 7lbs = large 10 - 12
The amount of food I can put away is shocking and I know now that it's down to craving sugar. I've noticed myself that when I cut down on carbs and don't feel hungry that it's easier to lose / maintain weight but as soon as I get that craving for carbs that's it, however I've never had the guts (or inclination) to do a proper low carb diet. Hopefully the milkshakes and bars will give me the sugar hits I need while doing the diet.
I'd love to hear any comments on my food diary or tips, especially that I am doing it correctly! Thanks for listening (if there is anyone out there LOL)