Ouch. My head still hurts. I shouldn't drink! Friday I got to the gym early so I did a bit of swimming before spinning, feeling very virtuous before we headed off to dinner and drinks with Matt's Brother.
Had a couple of vodka and diet cokes, so far so good. Went to the Indian, chicken shaslick ordered. 1 poppadom and 1 spoonful of pilau rice. Still angelic. Got home and then it all went wrong! We decided to have a couple of drinks in the house as it was still early doors. Oh dear.... 3am I went to bed and that was only when the Bacardi bottle was empty!! Absolute disgrace. I felt rotten all day yesterday and worked out I had consumed 46 points!! 20 of which were alcohol!!! Good job I'd managed 14 bonus points with swimming, spinning and walking.
Yesterday we had already decided to spend the day at the pool, I did about 20 mins of swimming but it was all a bit of a struggle. Had some lunch at the gym which was awful - the most tasteless pasta ever, but I had to try and be good. The weather was glorious so it was a nice day, but there was not much conversation between the 3 of us :) I had about 4 litres of water so I was good on that front at least!
Decided we'd just have a BBQ last night so I had a steak and a load of salad. I came 4 points under yesterday so I need to try and keep up this good behavious. At least I know I won't be drinking for a while!
Off to the pool again today so I will try for 30 mins of swimming today. If I lose any weight this week it will be nothing short of a miracle!
Sunday, 31 May 2009
Friday, 29 May 2009
Nothing to report
Well it makes for poor reading since nothing of interest has happened the past two days, but it helps me stay focussed if I ramble so apologies :)
Wednesday's spinning class was really hard, we ended up right at the front of the class which meant I couldn't slack as much as I normally do! I was a lovely shade of beetroot by the end, I even had shakey legs during some of the songs so I must have been working hard. We didn't make it to the pub for tea on account of us 'HAVING' to watch the football so we ate at the gym. I went for Stir fried noodles with chicken and sweet chilli sauce, had a bit of a huff when Matt ordered the triple decker club sandwich with curly fries... am sure was just trying to torture me. Still, my dinner was nice enough, not quite the steak and chips I had planned but hey ho, I saved 4 points as well.
Yesterday work was a nightmare, everything went belly up and I ended up heading home at 5pm to work from there. I was really looking forward to dinner, pork chop, roasted BNS, veg, yorkie puds and gravy, but I ended up eating it whilst on a conference call and trying to bring a stupid server back up. I'd finished my dinner without even tasting a mouthful so I spent the rest of the night feeling strangely lacking - I was full, but I wanted something else. I didn't cave in, but I 've learnt I need to concentrate on what I am eating otherwise I might as well eat sawdust.
Popped to Morrisons yesterday to stock up on Bulmers Light since its only £1 a bottle. Matt's Bro is down for the weekend so that means a lot of alcohol will be consumed. We're having curry tonight, having a bit of a trauma trying to plan today to make sure I don't blow it later. I think I will have Chicken Shaslick for 4.5 with Saag Aloo for 6. That should keep me happy.
My padded shorts have also arrived. I ordered XXXL - there is nothing like a bit of European sizing to make you feel pretty inadequate! I reckon they are a size 18 at the most, I can get them on - just, but they are skin tight! Luckily I'll be wearing them underneath my normal gym pants so I won't offend too many people. That should protect my nether regions later on. I really want to duck out of spinning tonight but I keep thinking the weekend will be one of excess so I need to get off to a good start at least.
Right, I am boring myself now so heaven knows what I am doing to you!
TTFN
x
Wednesday's spinning class was really hard, we ended up right at the front of the class which meant I couldn't slack as much as I normally do! I was a lovely shade of beetroot by the end, I even had shakey legs during some of the songs so I must have been working hard. We didn't make it to the pub for tea on account of us 'HAVING' to watch the football so we ate at the gym. I went for Stir fried noodles with chicken and sweet chilli sauce, had a bit of a huff when Matt ordered the triple decker club sandwich with curly fries... am sure was just trying to torture me. Still, my dinner was nice enough, not quite the steak and chips I had planned but hey ho, I saved 4 points as well.
Yesterday work was a nightmare, everything went belly up and I ended up heading home at 5pm to work from there. I was really looking forward to dinner, pork chop, roasted BNS, veg, yorkie puds and gravy, but I ended up eating it whilst on a conference call and trying to bring a stupid server back up. I'd finished my dinner without even tasting a mouthful so I spent the rest of the night feeling strangely lacking - I was full, but I wanted something else. I didn't cave in, but I 've learnt I need to concentrate on what I am eating otherwise I might as well eat sawdust.
Popped to Morrisons yesterday to stock up on Bulmers Light since its only £1 a bottle. Matt's Bro is down for the weekend so that means a lot of alcohol will be consumed. We're having curry tonight, having a bit of a trauma trying to plan today to make sure I don't blow it later. I think I will have Chicken Shaslick for 4.5 with Saag Aloo for 6. That should keep me happy.
My padded shorts have also arrived. I ordered XXXL - there is nothing like a bit of European sizing to make you feel pretty inadequate! I reckon they are a size 18 at the most, I can get them on - just, but they are skin tight! Luckily I'll be wearing them underneath my normal gym pants so I won't offend too many people. That should protect my nether regions later on. I really want to duck out of spinning tonight but I keep thinking the weekend will be one of excess so I need to get off to a good start at least.
Right, I am boring myself now so heaven knows what I am doing to you!
TTFN
x
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
WI
Wooobloodyhoooo. 1.5lbs off which I am over the moon with, I'd convinced myself it would be a gain on account of TOTM but obviously I did something ok this week (must be all that excess walking at the weekend when we got lost after too many sherbets!)
I am worried I am obsessed however, I was even trying to work out if getting wet on the walk to WI would make me heavier..... Hilarious.
Did a half hearted attempt at the gym last night - 20 mins on the bike and 15 mins on the treadmill which is better than nothing I guess - it helped that I was watching Great British Menu at the time - am sure watching a cookery programme at the gym is a form of torture! Spinning tonight and still no sign of my padded shorts so an evening of bruised lady bits once again!
Am feeling positive this week, here's to another loss!
Off to the pub for dinner tonight (steak and chips) and I'll save 4 points for the weekend all being well. I might even treat myself to something other than salad for lunch tomorrow. Steady on lady.
Had some lovely comments from fellow WWers regarding the dress so thats made me feel a lot happier about wearing it. Maybe it won't be so bad after all.
TTFN
I am worried I am obsessed however, I was even trying to work out if getting wet on the walk to WI would make me heavier..... Hilarious.
Did a half hearted attempt at the gym last night - 20 mins on the bike and 15 mins on the treadmill which is better than nothing I guess - it helped that I was watching Great British Menu at the time - am sure watching a cookery programme at the gym is a form of torture! Spinning tonight and still no sign of my padded shorts so an evening of bruised lady bits once again!
Am feeling positive this week, here's to another loss!
Off to the pub for dinner tonight (steak and chips) and I'll save 4 points for the weekend all being well. I might even treat myself to something other than salad for lunch tomorrow. Steady on lady.
Had some lovely comments from fellow WWers regarding the dress so thats made me feel a lot happier about wearing it. Maybe it won't be so bad after all.
TTFN
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Bridesmaid dress horror
My little sister (she's 11 years younger, 5'11" and weighs about 7 stone, I'd love to hate her!) gets married next October - yes 2010, but we have our bridesmaids dresses already?! I had to try it on (she lives up North still so I had to go it alone on the shopping front) and send her a picture as the fattest bridesmaid to make sure it suited me.... oh deary me. I was seriously hoping she'd get my text and fall about laughing and then decide we all needed to be in something ankle length...... But no, she's decided I look 'lovely' and she's gone and bought the same dress for the other 4.
Seriously - what is she thinking?? I've not worn anything this short without a pair of jeans underneath it since I was about 10 years old! Absolutely dreadful..... I've bought this size and a size smaller for inspiration, but me in a short dress is just a disaster zone. Plus she's putting me in heels which means I'll no doubt revisit my ankle injury, if not spend the day walking around like a man in drag which is the norm for me in anything higher than 1 inch!
So, I've got 17 months, theoretically if I was any good at this dieting lark, I could be nearing my goal weight by then - which adds to the extra trauma that the dress will no longer fit me.... Ah well, only 17 months to get myself in a flap about it too.... :)
Seriously - what is she thinking?? I've not worn anything this short without a pair of jeans underneath it since I was about 10 years old! Absolutely dreadful..... I've bought this size and a size smaller for inspiration, but me in a short dress is just a disaster zone. Plus she's putting me in heels which means I'll no doubt revisit my ankle injury, if not spend the day walking around like a man in drag which is the norm for me in anything higher than 1 inch!
So, I've got 17 months, theoretically if I was any good at this dieting lark, I could be nearing my goal weight by then - which adds to the extra trauma that the dress will no longer fit me.... Ah well, only 17 months to get myself in a flap about it too.... :)
The curse of Tapas
So yesterday, not being sure what to do with myself, I decided the best option was to have a little lie down and think about it.... 3 hours later I woke up to find the sun was out and I was missing it all!!
Called my best mate to see if she fancied going to the pool again and she was also asleep - seems we may have overdone it slightly at her BBQ on Sunday, who'd have thought sitting in the sun could take it out of you so much?? Anyway, off we toddled to the pool, just in time for the clouds to appear. Typical. I did about 15 lengths but my heart really wasn't in it, so I had a jacuzzi when Matt and his mate turned up fresh from their manly painting day. Matt then announced that he wanted to have a few drinks and eat out to compensate for his day with the emulsion....
We ended up in one of our local bars and I only had one vodka, but Matt and his mate decided to order Tapas. Curses!! We had 9 dishes between the 3 of us and they were pretty small, but I am sure not overly healthy! I pointed as best as I could - around 15 points I think which took me a couple over yesterday. I have also 'recalibrated' my WW pedometer. When I say recalibrated, I mean I actually measured my stride (sad) and re-entered it. Since then it hasn't been overly generous with the bonus points! Damnation. I only earnt 0.5 yesterday, despite walking up the blooming hill home.
So, last day of my WW week today and I am not overly confident of a loss tomorrow. I was saintly at the start, but the weekend kind of ruined things, plus its TOTM so thats not going to help. Ho hum, tomorrow we shall see! I am still feeling pretty motivated though so I won't be too disheartened if it doesn't go according to plan..... well maybe!
Called my best mate to see if she fancied going to the pool again and she was also asleep - seems we may have overdone it slightly at her BBQ on Sunday, who'd have thought sitting in the sun could take it out of you so much?? Anyway, off we toddled to the pool, just in time for the clouds to appear. Typical. I did about 15 lengths but my heart really wasn't in it, so I had a jacuzzi when Matt and his mate turned up fresh from their manly painting day. Matt then announced that he wanted to have a few drinks and eat out to compensate for his day with the emulsion....
We ended up in one of our local bars and I only had one vodka, but Matt and his mate decided to order Tapas. Curses!! We had 9 dishes between the 3 of us and they were pretty small, but I am sure not overly healthy! I pointed as best as I could - around 15 points I think which took me a couple over yesterday. I have also 'recalibrated' my WW pedometer. When I say recalibrated, I mean I actually measured my stride (sad) and re-entered it. Since then it hasn't been overly generous with the bonus points! Damnation. I only earnt 0.5 yesterday, despite walking up the blooming hill home.
So, last day of my WW week today and I am not overly confident of a loss tomorrow. I was saintly at the start, but the weekend kind of ruined things, plus its TOTM so thats not going to help. Ho hum, tomorrow we shall see! I am still feeling pretty motivated though so I won't be too disheartened if it doesn't go according to plan..... well maybe!
Monday, 25 May 2009
Swimming al fresco
Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous, we had our breakfast on the patio and then headed to the gym for a little bit of outdoor swimming. They take the roof off the pool during the summer and it was flipping lovely yesterday! I only managed 20 lengths, but that was mainly due to the pool being so busy.... ok so it doesn't look it in this picture but it was!!
We lay around for another hour or so and I could have stayed all day but we had a BBQ to attend.
Walked to my best mates house, which is seriously only about 500 yards, but for some reason we went such a long way round it took us half an hour to get there! Had some lovely food and far too much sun and wine, but a lovely day was had by all! Walked home as well, surely we'd not make the same mistake and go a more direct route?? Wrong.... our navigational instincts were well off and it took us 45 mins to get home!! Still I earnt 6.5 bonus points plus the 2 points from swimming so that pretty much negated my overdoing it athe BBQ!
Not sure what to do with myself today, Matt is off helping his friend paint and my car is still at work. I might take myself off for a little wander into town. Shame the weather is not so good today, I had visions of lounging by the pool again!
We lay around for another hour or so and I could have stayed all day but we had a BBQ to attend.
Walked to my best mates house, which is seriously only about 500 yards, but for some reason we went such a long way round it took us half an hour to get there! Had some lovely food and far too much sun and wine, but a lovely day was had by all! Walked home as well, surely we'd not make the same mistake and go a more direct route?? Wrong.... our navigational instincts were well off and it took us 45 mins to get home!! Still I earnt 6.5 bonus points plus the 2 points from swimming so that pretty much negated my overdoing it athe BBQ!
Not sure what to do with myself today, Matt is off helping his friend paint and my car is still at work. I might take myself off for a little wander into town. Shame the weather is not so good today, I had visions of lounging by the pool again!
Sunday, 24 May 2009
Sunny weekend
So the saga of me and my gym kit continued on Friday, normally I get to the gym to find my gym kit not in the car, this time I am at home and the car is at work - with my gym kit happily packed into the boot. Grrrrrrrrrrr. Instead of using that as an excuse to miss spinning, I coupled together some kit and off we set..... to walk to the gym! Matt's daft idea - all 4 miles of it. Its actually a lovely walk (2 words that I have never put together) along the river. It took us about an hour to get there and according to my WW pedometer I earned 7 BPs (I am sure that thing is having a laugh with me!) I did spinning class, much to the disgust of my knackered ankle which decided swell slightly. All in all, pretty pleased with myself. Matt made tacos when we got back - I think thats the 3rd time he's cooked, but they were lovely and only cost me 10 points.
Yesterday we had breakfast in our local cafe, I went full of good intentions to have poached eggs on toast, instead when I got there, I found myself requesting the Big Breakfast. Oh dear. Fortunately I didn't manage it all, but what I did eat was 11 points worth! No lunch for me then.
Spent the afternoon in Henley having a lovely wander around, again my WW pedometer went into overdrive and said 10 bonus points by the end of the day. This cannot be right? Admittedly my legs were aching last night, but there is no way I walked 9 miles yesterday. Surely?
Had a BBQ last night, steak, lamb kebab and a pork and apple burger from an amazing butchers. A couple of Magners Lights to wash it all down with and loads of salad. Bliss. I think I probably went about 4 points over, but its really not the end of the world.
Another glorious day here today and another BBQ, today at my best mates. Her garden is on a massive slope, so I imagine I'll earn a fair few points walking up and down that. Off for a swim this morning if the lazy one ever gets himself out of bed!
I love this country when the sun is shining!
Yesterday we had breakfast in our local cafe, I went full of good intentions to have poached eggs on toast, instead when I got there, I found myself requesting the Big Breakfast. Oh dear. Fortunately I didn't manage it all, but what I did eat was 11 points worth! No lunch for me then.
Spent the afternoon in Henley having a lovely wander around, again my WW pedometer went into overdrive and said 10 bonus points by the end of the day. This cannot be right? Admittedly my legs were aching last night, but there is no way I walked 9 miles yesterday. Surely?
Had a BBQ last night, steak, lamb kebab and a pork and apple burger from an amazing butchers. A couple of Magners Lights to wash it all down with and loads of salad. Bliss. I think I probably went about 4 points over, but its really not the end of the world.
Another glorious day here today and another BBQ, today at my best mates. Her garden is on a massive slope, so I imagine I'll earn a fair few points walking up and down that. Off for a swim this morning if the lazy one ever gets himself out of bed!
I love this country when the sun is shining!
Friday, 22 May 2009
Dim Sum and working from the sofa
So I promised myself I'd do something other than spinning on Wednesday night - which I did and it involved 4 vodka and slimlines in the pub. Not exactly what I had in mind, but I did walk there and did a bit of aimless wandering at lunch time so I clocked up 5.5 bonus points. Not bad I guess, but a slap on the wrist for inabilty to get down the gym.
We had our usual Wednesday chinese and I managed to stay within points. Yesterday was another pretty good day. I met a friend in London last night and I've not seen him for nearly a year so we had a bit of catching up to do over another few cheeky vodkas. We ended up in Ping Pong the Dim Sum restaurant and I opted for the... get this.... Healthy Fix set menu. Less than 500 calories and only 4g of Sat Fats. Result! I have to say most of the things that arrived resembled alien life forms, but it was tasty all the same and only 8 points.
Wandering around the City helped me clock up another 6.5 bonus points - can this really be right??
Started work at 6am this morning to do a bit of IT geekery on a few Production systems. The trauma is that I am working from home. I can hear the left over chinese in the fridge calling my name and its only 10am!! Luckily we are out of pretty much all other food forms, apart from WW bars so I can't do too much damage. I've a packet of WW Rhubarb and Custards, but I think sugar free sweets need to be off my menu for a few days since they seem to get me into all manner of bother!
Spinning tonight is a definite and then we might even hit the pool. The roof came off at the weekend and the weather looks like it will be good so it could be a little reward to help soothe my bruised nether regions after spin class!
No other major plans for the weekend other than a BBQ on Sunday, not too worried about overdoing it though as I'll have a few points in the bank and my appetite seems to have dimished a bit - it's all a bit too good to be true. I am wondering where the real me has gone???
TTFN
We had our usual Wednesday chinese and I managed to stay within points. Yesterday was another pretty good day. I met a friend in London last night and I've not seen him for nearly a year so we had a bit of catching up to do over another few cheeky vodkas. We ended up in Ping Pong the Dim Sum restaurant and I opted for the... get this.... Healthy Fix set menu. Less than 500 calories and only 4g of Sat Fats. Result! I have to say most of the things that arrived resembled alien life forms, but it was tasty all the same and only 8 points.
Wandering around the City helped me clock up another 6.5 bonus points - can this really be right??
Started work at 6am this morning to do a bit of IT geekery on a few Production systems. The trauma is that I am working from home. I can hear the left over chinese in the fridge calling my name and its only 10am!! Luckily we are out of pretty much all other food forms, apart from WW bars so I can't do too much damage. I've a packet of WW Rhubarb and Custards, but I think sugar free sweets need to be off my menu for a few days since they seem to get me into all manner of bother!
Spinning tonight is a definite and then we might even hit the pool. The roof came off at the weekend and the weather looks like it will be good so it could be a little reward to help soothe my bruised nether regions after spin class!
No other major plans for the weekend other than a BBQ on Sunday, not too worried about overdoing it though as I'll have a few points in the bank and my appetite seems to have dimished a bit - it's all a bit too good to be true. I am wondering where the real me has gone???
TTFN
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Looks like the sugar free polos did the trick!
4 pounds gone this morning which I am overly pleased about! So that's the damage of the cruise undone, plus a little half extra for good measure. It's really inspired me to stick with it again this week, it just goes to show what I can do if I actually focus (I can hear my mother in my head saying that to me now)
Ended up out for dinner with a friend last night at her local pub, we went for some meal deal offer, which was basically anything deep fried! I opted for a prawn cocktail - no sauce (so just prawns then) and then fish and mushy peas. I even asked for no chips so I wasn't tempted! I actually managed to stay within my points.... no bonus points however, my WW pedometer stubbornly refused to move past healthy. I am sure its just trying to confuse the hell out of me!
So start of a new week, I'm going to have to force myself back onto the treadmill tonight on account of those pesky people taking all the places at spinning. Grrrrrr.
Graze box for lunch today, wasabi peanuts (hot - my nose is actually hurting!), bakewell tart and grapefruit all for 5 points. Maybe chinese Wednesday later, but I've not discussed that with Matt on account of him being the bad books with his drunken entrance into the bedroom at 1am this morning, then up at 5am as well blindly trying to find the bathroom. I really don't mind him going out drinking, but do I really need to be woken up when he gets in to tell me how bad the trains are and then have to witness his drunken attempts to get undressed?? No! Got to love him though :)
Ended up out for dinner with a friend last night at her local pub, we went for some meal deal offer, which was basically anything deep fried! I opted for a prawn cocktail - no sauce (so just prawns then) and then fish and mushy peas. I even asked for no chips so I wasn't tempted! I actually managed to stay within my points.... no bonus points however, my WW pedometer stubbornly refused to move past healthy. I am sure its just trying to confuse the hell out of me!
So start of a new week, I'm going to have to force myself back onto the treadmill tonight on account of those pesky people taking all the places at spinning. Grrrrrr.
Graze box for lunch today, wasabi peanuts (hot - my nose is actually hurting!), bakewell tart and grapefruit all for 5 points. Maybe chinese Wednesday later, but I've not discussed that with Matt on account of him being the bad books with his drunken entrance into the bedroom at 1am this morning, then up at 5am as well blindly trying to find the bathroom. I really don't mind him going out drinking, but do I really need to be woken up when he gets in to tell me how bad the trains are and then have to witness his drunken attempts to get undressed?? No! Got to love him though :)
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Beware of sugar free polos
Goodness me, they need a bigger health warning! I bought some thinking sucking on a mint would stop me wanting to snack so much at work. 1 point for the packet as well - result.
I only managed 4 before I was feeling distinctly uncomfortable! The packet states:
"excessive consumption may cause laxative effect"
Does 4 polos class as excessive?? They are worse than WW Fruities I can tell you! That put paid to me getting myself down the gym last night, I didn't think my fellow gym-goers would appreciate my efforts!
Last night I was starving thanks to the stomach situation. I had a massive dinner - 5 fish fingers (only 4 points!) Asda potato waffle, 2 slices of bread with lurpak lighter and a salad - all for 8 points. Lovely! I actually felt like I was eating too much - but I still had 6 points left which troubles me a bit. I've been really good this week, but I've gone under my points pretty much every day and I have somehow managed to earn 42 activity points. I hope my body hasn't gone into shock and sheds a few pesky pounds at tomorrow's WI.
Can't go to spinning tomorrow night on account of it being full??? Really? Why do people want to put themselves through such torture? I'll have to force myself to do something else......
I only managed 4 before I was feeling distinctly uncomfortable! The packet states:
"excessive consumption may cause laxative effect"
Does 4 polos class as excessive?? They are worse than WW Fruities I can tell you! That put paid to me getting myself down the gym last night, I didn't think my fellow gym-goers would appreciate my efforts!
Last night I was starving thanks to the stomach situation. I had a massive dinner - 5 fish fingers (only 4 points!) Asda potato waffle, 2 slices of bread with lurpak lighter and a salad - all for 8 points. Lovely! I actually felt like I was eating too much - but I still had 6 points left which troubles me a bit. I've been really good this week, but I've gone under my points pretty much every day and I have somehow managed to earn 42 activity points. I hope my body hasn't gone into shock and sheds a few pesky pounds at tomorrow's WI.
Can't go to spinning tomorrow night on account of it being full??? Really? Why do people want to put themselves through such torture? I'll have to force myself to do something else......
Monday, 18 May 2009
Halo still in tact
Well after the realisation that my thigh is wider than my best friends waist, I was determined not to make a right old pig of myself over the weekend.
We went out for our boozy girls lunch and I think I was pretty restrained, considering we were out from 1pm until 11pm, I managed to only go 5 points over for the day. I really wanted to steak with shallot butter sauce and chunky chips for my main course, but I opted for fish cakes with salad... If I don't lose weight this week I'll not be best pleased!
Yesterday my best mate persuaded me to go to Ikea with her - so we had a hot dog for lunch, but that was my breakfast as well (I was slightly tender on account of the copious vodka and sodas I had consumed) I also somehow managed to clock up 7 bonus points on my WW pedometer. Can that really be right?? Matt was at his brothers for the weekend so I cooked us a roast (well lamb chops) last night when he got back which was blooming lovely.
So, I've got 37 bonus points so far this week from spinning and general wandering and I am not likely to use them, lets hope they just aid a mammoth weight loss! I am not overly convinced the WW pedometer is the most scientific thing, I know I walked a far bit yesterday, but 14,000 steps seems a hell of a lot! If nothing else I guess its making me move more, but I'll not be counting on those bonus points just yet!
2 more days til WI and I shouldn't have anything getting in the way, homemade banana bread for breakfast, a massive tub of pasta with tomato sauce for lunch and salad - all for 4.5 points and then I have 18 points left for dinner and any other snacks. Short of being force fed a KFC, I should be ok :)
We went out for our boozy girls lunch and I think I was pretty restrained, considering we were out from 1pm until 11pm, I managed to only go 5 points over for the day. I really wanted to steak with shallot butter sauce and chunky chips for my main course, but I opted for fish cakes with salad... If I don't lose weight this week I'll not be best pleased!
Yesterday my best mate persuaded me to go to Ikea with her - so we had a hot dog for lunch, but that was my breakfast as well (I was slightly tender on account of the copious vodka and sodas I had consumed) I also somehow managed to clock up 7 bonus points on my WW pedometer. Can that really be right?? Matt was at his brothers for the weekend so I cooked us a roast (well lamb chops) last night when he got back which was blooming lovely.
So, I've got 37 bonus points so far this week from spinning and general wandering and I am not likely to use them, lets hope they just aid a mammoth weight loss! I am not overly convinced the WW pedometer is the most scientific thing, I know I walked a far bit yesterday, but 14,000 steps seems a hell of a lot! If nothing else I guess its making me move more, but I'll not be counting on those bonus points just yet!
2 more days til WI and I shouldn't have anything getting in the way, homemade banana bread for breakfast, a massive tub of pasta with tomato sauce for lunch and salad - all for 4.5 points and then I have 18 points left for dinner and any other snacks. Short of being force fed a KFC, I should be ok :)
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Measurements
What an eye opener....
Thighs = 33 inches... awful
Chest = 47 inches
Waist = 39.5 inches
Hips = 50 inches
Arm = 14.5 inches
The thigh measurement is hideous!
Thighs = 33 inches... awful
Chest = 47 inches
Waist = 39.5 inches
Hips = 50 inches
Arm = 14.5 inches
The thigh measurement is hideous!
Friday, 15 May 2009
What will the weekend bring?!
Uploaded our Cruise photos last night and I am even more spurred on to lose weight after seeing my saddle bags in all their glory! Hideous!
I managed to stay angelic all day yesterday, even though we went to the pub for lunch, I opted for a jacket potato with tuna instead of the burger that was shouting at me! Last night I was really craving a Chicken Kiev (sophisticated tastes) but at 7.5 points each I wasn't prepared to cave in! I found some really nice Garlic and Herb coated Chicken fillets in Iceland which did the job for a mere 3.5 points. Polish that halo lady.
I also clocked up 7500 steps on the pedometer which earned me 2.5 bonus points. Not sure how as I didn't get my lunch time wander in but I'll not argue with it. Go me! I also got myself involved with that 200 squat challenge that everyone is on about... I somehow managed 61 squats at my first attempt so I am clearly doing something wrong? Anyway, I'll perservere.
So, tonight I am definitely spinning, I've treble checked I have all of my kit with me, so short of breaking a leg, I have no excuses. I just need to find some form of ass padding to try and protect my nether regions, may shove a loo roll down my gym pants?! We had planned to go to TGI's afterwards, however the Ultimate cocktails are far too tempting to resist and I'll never have enough points to cope with those unless I exist on veg and water for a week. So TGI's at home is the way forward, steaks, salad and cocktails and no overly friendly waiting staff. I am a woman on a mission.
Tomorrow I probably won't be able to point... a few of the girls are coming over for lunch and we're off to my favourite restaurant for a boozy lunch (its the one Yasmina from the Apprentice owns - I've spoken to her at least twice prior to her Apprentice fame so we're practically mates, ok maybe not!!) It'll be 3 courses plus copious amounts of wine and I intend to enjoy every last mouthful!
Might pop to the Henely food festival on Sunday if I am feeling strong enough to resist temptation.... is that just putting myself through unecessary torture?
I managed to stay angelic all day yesterday, even though we went to the pub for lunch, I opted for a jacket potato with tuna instead of the burger that was shouting at me! Last night I was really craving a Chicken Kiev (sophisticated tastes) but at 7.5 points each I wasn't prepared to cave in! I found some really nice Garlic and Herb coated Chicken fillets in Iceland which did the job for a mere 3.5 points. Polish that halo lady.
I also clocked up 7500 steps on the pedometer which earned me 2.5 bonus points. Not sure how as I didn't get my lunch time wander in but I'll not argue with it. Go me! I also got myself involved with that 200 squat challenge that everyone is on about... I somehow managed 61 squats at my first attempt so I am clearly doing something wrong? Anyway, I'll perservere.
So, tonight I am definitely spinning, I've treble checked I have all of my kit with me, so short of breaking a leg, I have no excuses. I just need to find some form of ass padding to try and protect my nether regions, may shove a loo roll down my gym pants?! We had planned to go to TGI's afterwards, however the Ultimate cocktails are far too tempting to resist and I'll never have enough points to cope with those unless I exist on veg and water for a week. So TGI's at home is the way forward, steaks, salad and cocktails and no overly friendly waiting staff. I am a woman on a mission.
Tomorrow I probably won't be able to point... a few of the girls are coming over for lunch and we're off to my favourite restaurant for a boozy lunch (its the one Yasmina from the Apprentice owns - I've spoken to her at least twice prior to her Apprentice fame so we're practically mates, ok maybe not!!) It'll be 3 courses plus copious amounts of wine and I intend to enjoy every last mouthful!
Might pop to the Henely food festival on Sunday if I am feeling strong enough to resist temptation.... is that just putting myself through unecessary torture?
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Day one of angelic
Well thats not strictly speaking true, I was pretty good yesterday even if I do say so myself! I managed spinning and thankfully my ankle held up so I could do the standy up bits and give my nether regions a bit of a rest. Bike seats have to be the most uncomfortable thing ever, I am sure someone really evil must have designed the spinning bikes at my gym. Class was really hard and the instructor (mad geordie man Freddie) has kindly decided to add in an extra 15 mins! I might have to invest in some of those padded shorts (although you'd think I had enough padding the size of my derriere) but I am not sure they do tent sized ones!
Anyway, we had a chinese last night as is the custom on a Wednesday and my best mate came round. I was pretty restrained, 1 crispy duck pancake, 2 chicken balls, 1/3 chicken curry and 1/3 boiled rice. I managed to stay within points thankfully and it was lush!
So today I am determined to stay well within my points and try and up my steps on my new WW pedometer, I was useless yesterday and only did 2000 steps - thats not even healthy!
Had some melba toast with low fat pate and cherry tomatoes for breakfast, I think we are off to the pub for lunch but I am just going to have some soup or a salad and then tonight fish fingers and chips and beans - not particularly healthy but we've not been shopping for a while!
So, I am off to stomp around the office for a bit now, see if I can at least get to a healthy steps range. I am sure I'll get a few funny looks!
Anyway, we had a chinese last night as is the custom on a Wednesday and my best mate came round. I was pretty restrained, 1 crispy duck pancake, 2 chicken balls, 1/3 chicken curry and 1/3 boiled rice. I managed to stay within points thankfully and it was lush!
So today I am determined to stay well within my points and try and up my steps on my new WW pedometer, I was useless yesterday and only did 2000 steps - thats not even healthy!
Had some melba toast with low fat pate and cherry tomatoes for breakfast, I think we are off to the pub for lunch but I am just going to have some soup or a salad and then tonight fish fingers and chips and beans - not particularly healthy but we've not been shopping for a while!
So, I am off to stomp around the office for a bit now, see if I can at least get to a healthy steps range. I am sure I'll get a few funny looks!
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Right, that is it!
3.5 lbs back on and thats after a week of trying to be good! I know I have been messing about for the last 4 weeks or so and I am almost back to where I started. I am going to try fast start this week - or at least drop my points by a few each day and exercise as much as I possibly can!
Got the girls over on Saturday for a boozy lunch so I am really going to have to be as good as gold until then. This will be me this week......
Grrrrrrrrrrrr at me!
Got my graze box this morning and I'm disappointed for the first time, I got 2 things that I had in my first box and having rated everything on the site I expected it would be a while til things got repeated. Just worked it out at 9 points so its definitely going to be rationed!!
Spinning tonight and I definitely have my full kit with me this time so no excuses, I am going to work my big fat backside off!!
Today's menu is a bit of a hit and miss due to WI day but I am going to post dutifully over the next few days to keep me on track. Matt is getting a big fat slap on the bum as well - he keeps persuading me off the straight and narrow.... he has been told!
We've got 16 weeks until our US holiday so I want to lose at least 21 pounds. No more excuses!
Got the girls over on Saturday for a boozy lunch so I am really going to have to be as good as gold until then. This will be me this week......
Grrrrrrrrrrrr at me!
Got my graze box this morning and I'm disappointed for the first time, I got 2 things that I had in my first box and having rated everything on the site I expected it would be a while til things got repeated. Just worked it out at 9 points so its definitely going to be rationed!!
Spinning tonight and I definitely have my full kit with me this time so no excuses, I am going to work my big fat backside off!!
Today's menu is a bit of a hit and miss due to WI day but I am going to post dutifully over the next few days to keep me on track. Matt is getting a big fat slap on the bum as well - he keeps persuading me off the straight and narrow.... he has been told!
We've got 16 weeks until our US holiday so I want to lose at least 21 pounds. No more excuses!
Monday, 11 May 2009
Weekend
Well my start to the weekend was not ideal. I was meant to go spinning on Friday night and I was full of good intentions, however, I arrived at the gym and my trainers did not! I'd cleverly managed to leave them sat by the door after Wednesday's outing. Excellent start! We went to the pub for a couple of drinks instead (great alternative!) and then I cooked Shepherds pie. I tried to make it pretty healthy with loads of veg and mixing beef and turkey mince, I did however manage to make enough to feed about 8 people so I had to be very restrained on the portion sizes!
Saturday was lovely, we went to a friend of Matts for a BBQ but I only had 1 burger and a few glasses of wine - I'd love to say I was on my best behaviour, but in realitly there just wasn't that much food!! We walked there and back which was about 4 miles so I guess that compensated a bit for my lack of spinning on Friday.
The weather was gorgeous yesterday but we persuaded ourselves to go for a swim, I only did about 30 mins and then we had a bit of a running race up and down the pool which had me in stitches, I keep falling over and almost flashing to the rest of the swimmers - note to self, must get a costume that is less low cut for future races :)
We popped to the Island for a couple of ciders after the gym which was probably not the best way to rehydrate - but what the heck, it was a gorgeous day! We then had our inaugral (is that the right word??) Caversham BBQ, it took us about 4 hours to put it up a few weeks ago and we've not had decent enough weather since to get it fired up. Was lovely, we just defrosted a load of stuff from the freezer and had some salad and new potatoes from the fridge. I was quite restrained, 1 pork chop, half a low fat burger and a minted lamb chop with loads of salad. Lovely.
So Monday again, WI on Wednesday morning and although I have been quite good this week, I am not overly confident I have undone all of the damage from the last few weeks. Fingers crossed its not too bad!
Saturday was lovely, we went to a friend of Matts for a BBQ but I only had 1 burger and a few glasses of wine - I'd love to say I was on my best behaviour, but in realitly there just wasn't that much food!! We walked there and back which was about 4 miles so I guess that compensated a bit for my lack of spinning on Friday.
The weather was gorgeous yesterday but we persuaded ourselves to go for a swim, I only did about 30 mins and then we had a bit of a running race up and down the pool which had me in stitches, I keep falling over and almost flashing to the rest of the swimmers - note to self, must get a costume that is less low cut for future races :)
We popped to the Island for a couple of ciders after the gym which was probably not the best way to rehydrate - but what the heck, it was a gorgeous day! We then had our inaugral (is that the right word??) Caversham BBQ, it took us about 4 hours to put it up a few weeks ago and we've not had decent enough weather since to get it fired up. Was lovely, we just defrosted a load of stuff from the freezer and had some salad and new potatoes from the fridge. I was quite restrained, 1 pork chop, half a low fat burger and a minted lamb chop with loads of salad. Lovely.
So Monday again, WI on Wednesday morning and although I have been quite good this week, I am not overly confident I have undone all of the damage from the last few weeks. Fingers crossed its not too bad!
Friday, 8 May 2009
General ramblings
Had a night off from the gym last night to try and heal my very sore backside from spinning, instead we had a few drinks at home - how flipping useless is that?? Thankfully I didn't go over points, but I am bound to at the weekend!
Spinning again tonight so that should help and then I need to try and be a bit more restrained than usual over the next few days. I just hope my bum doesn't hurt so much this time! Have our usual Friday pub visit at lunchtime and I am starving already, just had a banana to try and stop me going for the bad stuff! Why does fat stuff taste so much better than Salad? Ho Hum!
Staying in tonight and cooking so I should be a bit more controlled over that, but tomorrow is supposed to be an all day drinking session..... I think I may have to take it easy, which is unheard of for me. Have been messing around for far too long with the odd pound here and there. I really want to be back where I was this time last year and into the 18's.
Oh well, PMA and all that.
Spinning again tonight so that should help and then I need to try and be a bit more restrained than usual over the next few days. I just hope my bum doesn't hurt so much this time! Have our usual Friday pub visit at lunchtime and I am starving already, just had a banana to try and stop me going for the bad stuff! Why does fat stuff taste so much better than Salad? Ho Hum!
Staying in tonight and cooking so I should be a bit more controlled over that, but tomorrow is supposed to be an all day drinking session..... I think I may have to take it easy, which is unheard of for me. Have been messing around for far too long with the odd pound here and there. I really want to be back where I was this time last year and into the 18's.
Oh well, PMA and all that.
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Spinning
I had forgotten how blooming painful it is! Not been in about 4 weeks on account of my dodgy ankle so I took the plunge last night and went for it. Oh my god it hurt! The instructor told me not to do any of the standing up bits - which meant my poor bum got no respite! Today I feel like the bike seat is still wedged somewhere it shouldn't be.
Had my graze box this morning, it was only 5.5 points so that was breakfast sorted, I had apple, dates and lemon salted almonds - they were lush! My plan was to try and keep some of it for tomorrow but that didn't quite work. I have zero will power sometimes.
Hopefully the weekend won't cause me too many traumas, we've a BBQ on Saturday but I should be able to be relatively restrained. Haven't dared weigh myself after the Cruise and general lack of self control - Matt reckons he has put on 6lbs and he went to the gym a few times while we were away... ho hum. I'll find out on Wednesday I guess!
So day 3 of trying to be good, lets hope I manage it. Salad for lunch and Diet Coke Chicken with Stir fry Veg for tea. That leaves me with 11 points still to play with - no doubt I'll find a way to consume them!
Had my graze box this morning, it was only 5.5 points so that was breakfast sorted, I had apple, dates and lemon salted almonds - they were lush! My plan was to try and keep some of it for tomorrow but that didn't quite work. I have zero will power sometimes.
Hopefully the weekend won't cause me too many traumas, we've a BBQ on Saturday but I should be able to be relatively restrained. Haven't dared weigh myself after the Cruise and general lack of self control - Matt reckons he has put on 6lbs and he went to the gym a few times while we were away... ho hum. I'll find out on Wednesday I guess!
So day 3 of trying to be good, lets hope I manage it. Salad for lunch and Diet Coke Chicken with Stir fry Veg for tea. That leaves me with 11 points still to play with - no doubt I'll find a way to consume them!
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
New Blog
Well I have been blogging with extrapounds for nearly a year now, but I am not really feeling the love for it so I've decided to start with this instead. I am hoping I'll be inspired to be a skinny minnie by next year!
I managed to lose nearly 3 stone last year, then I went on holiday and I pretty much gave up. I've lost a stone so far this year but I've been messing around far too much. No more excuses!
I managed to lose nearly 3 stone last year, then I went on holiday and I pretty much gave up. I've lost a stone so far this year but I've been messing around far too much. No more excuses!
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06/05/2009 09:49
Holiday number 2
Well I am back and I can honestly say I made a total pig of myself on the cruise - its almost impossible to be strict with yourself when there is food everywhere! I pretty much ate whatever I wanted and we drank shed loads too.... However, a good time was had by all. I had my usual panic on the flight that the seatbelt wouldn't fit me - I do it everytime I fly. I refuse to feel like that in Sept when we head to the US for our 2 week holiday. I need to try and lose 2 stone by then.
The plus side is that I am now sick of the sight of food. Was back on track yesterday and I felt sick all day - I think I've stretched my stomach to its limits! No WI this week due to working away so I get a bit of time to hopefully undo the damage! Went swimming last night and managed 30 lengths at my usual snails pace - I really need to try and improve!
Going to attempt spinning tonight, hopefully if I strap my ankle up it should hold out. I'm working from home today (since 6am!) so I need to try and avoid the fridge
If I write this down I may stick to it:
B - Dry fried egg on 1 slice toast
L - Pasta with creamy mushrooms
D - Roast Chicken with veg
I have fruit for snack - no crisps in the house so I should be ok!
Back to work then. Come on 1430 so I can go back to bed!
28/04/2009 15:12
Graze box
I have signed up to these to try and be a bit healthier in my snacking. I had my first one last week and it was really good, I got fresh pineapple, macadamia nuts and apple strudel - dried apples, cranberries and apricots.
3 portions of my 5-a-day and some healthy fats! Can't be bad really. It can easily last 2 days - unless you are a piglet like moi!
http://www.graze.com - if you sign up and use code N4D9KJ1 you get your first box free! Worth a go...
28/04/2009 15:09
Self destruct
I had a weekend of overdoing it as usual - I seem to be in the mindset that I am off on holiday on Thursday so what's the point. I need a good kick up the backside! Had a lovely weekend with my parents, although Matt managed to get my mother so drunk on Friday she had the hangover from hell. Very funny!
WI tomorrow and then I will miss next week on account of cruising the Med, hopefully I will have time to get myself back on track!
23/04/2009 12:14
WI Result
Well, 2 pounds on - I think I may have gotten off lightly. I haven't been tracking for 2 weeks what with being on holiday so I am pretty happy with that.
Back on track today, we had a chinese and a few drinks last night but I didn't go overboard and I honestly don't want to stop leading a 'normal' life and having the odd takeaway every now and then.
Cereal for breakfast and a tuna salad for lunch - out tonight with the girls, but I'll have a bout 18 points to spare so I should be able to make a healthy choice!
Ankle is still stopping me doing exercise, is still huge! My parents are down at the weekend so I'll see what my mother's medical opinion is, hopefully I can get back to the gym next week before we head off on holiday AGAIN!
We are off on a mini cruise next Thursday with 4 friends - all of our meals are paid for already.... so I am going to have to try a bit of discipline! Not something I am overly good at.
Oh well!
21/04/2009 13:48
Holiday
Ok so I am back, not quite 100% at it, but back all the same. Had a lovely week off, spent Easter weekend in Prague for my friends Saps's wedding. The weather was amazing and it was really great to catch up with people who I've not seen for a while. The diet went out of the window, mainly due to drinking a lot of Czech beer :)
I did however manage to injure myself AGAIN! I fell down a pothole in my old street in Prague and went down like a ton of bricks. My ankle swelled to the size of a space hopper almost immediately. Great! Anyway, I've torn my ankle ligaments for the second time in 2 years so I officially have an excuse not to exercise Saying that however, I did walk more than I ever do while we were on holiday - typical.
The rest of the week the weather was pretty good, we had a trip to Wimbledon for a tour of the courts as Matt is tennis mad but the rest of the week we just spent at home.
I've not pointed anything for almost 2 weeks so tomorrow's weigh in is bound to be bad, but I am expecting it and fully prepared to get back on track.
My parents are down at the weekend which will be lovely, I hope the sun keeps shining!
Only another 7 working days then we are off on holiday again - The Cruise to Ibiza this time! Cannot wait for that, although diet will again be out of the window.
Ho hum.... no more hols then til September and I want to be at least another stone down by then.
I'll report back after tomorrows mammoth gain! Gulp.
09/04/2009 14:03
Hmmmm
Well, I didn't make spinning last night due to my utterly useless shoulder. I managed to tear my rotator cuff about a month ago (no I've no idea what it means either but it sounds bad) and since then I've had endless physio in an attempt to get it back to functional... Yesterday it decided it didn't want to play ball and I was almost at the stage where I couldn't move my arm again.
Rubbish. We also had a flipping chinese last night which was lush but totally not ideal. Anyway, a post WI treat is not the end of the world!
I've had a bacon sarnie this morning courtesy of my boss... I'll point that now and no doubt starve the rest of the day. I've also got a flipping Easter Egg on my desk. Good job I don't really have a sweet tooth.
So, very early start tomorrow to catch our flight to Prague and then a weekend of boozing and eating far too much. Back on track from Monday afternoon. Having spent 2.5 years living in Prague, I know its going to be very difficult to make healthy choices but I'll try!
Meeting the girls tonight for a couple of swift ones, but I'll drive so I don't go OTT. Exercise commences again next week.
I will be thinner by our September holiday. FACT!
08/04/2009 12:59
How??
Well I weighed in this morning and another 1.5 off. Not quite sure how that happened, but I'll definitely take it.
Weekends are my downfall, I don't seem to track properly and I definitely drink far too much. This weekend will be no different as we're in Prague for my friends wedding. Really looking forward to going back as its been nearly 2 years since my last visit.
Won't weigh in next week due to being on holiday so I guess I just need to try and be good once we get back.
Spinning tonight and then we are off to a new bar that has just opened... I'll try and stick to vodka and slimline....
Hmmmmmm
07/04/2009 10:52
Oh heck
hmmmmm, seems I went massively over points at the weekend which does not bode well for tomorrow's WI. I tried to cut back yesterday, but Matt dragged me to the pub last night and I just had to have a glass of wine.... Bah.
I'm working from home today as I have the joy of a filling at the dentist later, so hopefully that will stop me raiding the fridge all day.
I must go to the gym tonight.... she says, knowing full well I'll talk myself out of it!
05/04/2009 23:40
Here we go again
Oh dear, I've not blogged for nearly a year. How rubbish is that?? So whats been going on? Job is going well, its not too stressful and to be honest I am just pretty pleased to be working given the current climate. I moved in with Matt so I now live in Caversham and it's all going pretty well. My flat is rented out until at least November so things are all going swimmingly really :)
Needless to say, last year ended up with me almost back where I started! I think it all started to go wrong after the holiday to Mexico, all inclusive = excuse to stuff my face. I started scale avoidance, avoided powerplate with the excuse that I had moved and just generally gave up trying to drop the pounds.
Anyway, since January, I've been trying to get myself back on track. Matt decided he wanted to drop some weight too so we joined a gym together. I signed up to WW online, but I was messing about far too much, totally kidding myself and pretending I was on track when I blatently wasn't. So 3 weeks ago I joined a WW class. I've lost 7.5 pounds since then which I am pretty pleased with.
So, from now on, I do solemly swear to do blog at least weekly, go to the gym at least 3 times a week and try to keep within my points most days... I am not going to beat myself up if I go over points, but I won't let one day become a bad week.
Right then, lets do it!
04/06/2008 16:38
on track.. for now.
Well after last weeks gain I was determined to get myself a little bit back on track. Went away with the girls on Saturday to a spa hotel so I made sure I did 30 mins of swimming, we did have a massive meal that night and drank far too much but that was my only major blow out at the weekend. Thats got to be progress after last week! Sunday I spent most of the day painting so thats got to be a few bonus points earned too!
Started my new job on Monday and its going well so far, loads to learn and its quite a busy position, but I am really enjoying getting stuck in. On the plus side, I am hardly thinking about eating as I don't have time! I did powerplate last night and the scales showed a 3 pound loss so thats got to be a winner :o)
I've just had a stern telling off from my wii fit for being AWOL for 2 weeks.. how did that happen?? I am not sure I like being told off by a plastic board!! Anyway, did 32 mins (that extra 2 is very important!) and I am a blooming mess now! Hoping I can get to Powerplate in the morning before work, although I think the journey could be a nightmare.
One of my best mates is down at the weekend from Liverpool so we are off for a girlie lunch and a fair amount of beverages with the girls. I think I'll just have what I want and not stress too much about the diet, its my birthday on Tuesday after all!
Right, off to sort my lunch and work stuff for tomorrow. I am quite enthusiastic about work for once... how very bizarre!
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28/05/2008 16:58 
Gain
Well it was more than expected. I have been getting away with it for far too long! Put on a pound this week which I think is the kick up the bum that I really need. Spent the weekend at home for my nieces first birthday, my sister had a BBQ and despite me kidding myself with Weight Watchers Wine and Magners Light, I still ate and drank far too much! Sunday and Monday were even worse with me finishing in style with Fish, Chips and Bread and Butter for lunch and then a Burger King for dinner!
So, having just polished off a Wispa I found in the fridge (well they go off in June so I had to really!) I am determined to get back on track tomorrow. I start my new job on Monday so my biggest worry is not being as prepared food wise and struggling to get to Powerplate. Still, I am not going to make excuses before I even start. I have my Wii fit so I have no reason not to exercise.
Off to a spa hotel with the girls at the weekend so I will do my best to get some swimming in and try and use the gym.
17 weeks til my holiday... I want at least 2 stone off by then.... Crikey!
21/05/2008 08:36
Getting away with it!
Well somehow I lost another 2 pounds this week - I am really not sure how. I am very good Monday-Thursday and then I just have no control at all over the weekends. Maybe I keep shocking my body into thinking its on a binge and then I get back on track and it all works out... ho hum, who knows!?
Still keeping it up with the Wii Fit, am finding my lack of balance utterly hilarious. No wonder I fall over so much! Done 2 powerplate classes so far and a couple of Wii Fit sessions, planning to walk 1.5 miles tonight and Powerplate again tomorrow. I need to get the exercise in before the weekend as I am off to my parents... I am not sure I'll be good at all... for a change!
Oh well, I just hope my weekend excesses don't catch up with me eventually. Fingers crossed x
14/05/2008 15:14
Wii fit
Well, another 2 pounds gone which is nothing short of a miracle after the weekend I had! KFC, Cider, Wine, Cooked breakfast..... hmmm the mind boggles. Anyway, been firmly back on track since Monday so onwards and downwards!
My new Wii fit arrived on Monday and Oh My God! Its totally addictive, I only did about 10 mins - but the hula hoop nearly killed me. Been trying to work out all day today why my waist is killing me and eventually I twigged. Must be doing something good anyway. Going to try and do half an hour later after my dinner settles. Lets hope I keep this up.
I am on a mission to lose weight now before September. Am off on holiday and Matt wants to lose some weight too so we are trying to compete with each for a bit of motivation. Whoever loses the least each week will stick a tenner in a pot and we'll use it to have a massive night out to celebrate. Bring it on...
05/05/2008 18:07
Come on!
Just been reading back through my posts and for the last few months I really seem to have been messing around and having terrible weeks. That's just given me the required kick up the bum! I feel so much better for losing a bit of weight so imagine how good I will feel when I lose even more.
Took a new side picture tonight so I can see the results... my bum does look a bit smaller I guess:
Come on Linz, you can do it!!
05/05/2008 14:11
Rubbish
I appear to be celebrating my job offer a bit too well! Have eaten loads this weekend and drank far too much booze, am anticipating I will have put about 3lbs on when I get weighed tomorrow. I totally deserve it and it might be the kick up the butt I need!
Have worked all weekend which is pants considering its a bank holiday so my exercise has been limited. No excuses from tomorrow, back to the gym and back on track.
I hope!
Start my new job on the 2nd June so with a bit of luck I can get a few more pounds off by then.
30/04/2008 17:51
Woohoo
Well after all my pessimism, I got offered 2 jobs today!! All a bit of a shock to the system as I have never had to make a choice but I am just glad I don't have to worry about my contract being extended anymore. Maybe now I will have no more excuses about sticking to my diet due to stress :o)
I had a terrible weekend food wise as I ate all sorts of rubbish, but I am back on track as of Monday. I've now lost 10% of my body weight so its all good. I have set myself another target of losing half a stone by my birthday in June. Hopefully it will be a bit more, but I need realistic goals.
Yay me!
24/04/2008 05:25
30 inches
Wow - well that makes it all seem a bit more real. I have somehow lost 30 inches from all over my body since I started. Goodness me, I must've taken up a hell of a lot of space on the train before I started this! Wonder if I can get a reduction in price on my season ticket since i need less space now :o)
24/04/2008 05:17
10%
I've been a right stress head of late which totally ruins my ability to focus on the diet. My contract finishes at the BBC at the end of May and it looks unlikely it will be extended again - so I have been applying for jobs left, right and centre. Last week I had 6 interviews in the space of 7 days so I was all over the place! Most people when they are stressed seem to give up food, whereas I want to eat even more!
Anyway, I can't have been that bad as I hit my 10% target last night so that is 29lbs gone. Woohoo.
Still doing powerplate and it seems to be getting even harder - I think my trainer has decided it was getting too easy so his mission is to make my life hell :o) I need to increase my other exercise though as I am a bit rubbish with that.
Got a 4th interview today for the same company (think the only person who I've not been interviewed by is the cleaner!) so I really hope I don't mess this up and I have some good news soon. Really can't afford to be out of work as my mortgage is massive! Fingers crossed..
I did have a bit of an embarrassing NSV the other day, was wearing a pair of jeans that used to be my going out jeans as they were quite tight and kept everyting in check! Came out of the loos at work and down they fell!! Even more shameful when I tell you our loos are unisex! I think I need a new belt soon, the one I have I have run out of holes.
Anyway, I am off to measure myself now to see if the inches are shifting.
16/04/2008 16:18
Busy busy
Well life has been somewhat manic of late as I am trying desperately to find a new job. My contract finishes at the end of May and I really want to have something else to go to so I don't have to do shifts anymore. I've had a fair few interviews and got called back for a few second ones. Fingers crossed.
Downside of being so busy is I seem to have put the diet on the back burner. Although I still lost another 3 pounds this week (1 was back on last week) so thats 27 in total. I am still powerplating and trying to walk more so lets hope my indulgences don't have too much of an impact.
Feeling pretty rubbish today as all these interviews seem to be stopping me sleeping, I feel like I have swallowed a bag of razor blades today so I am hoping its not about to turn into full blown man flu. I can't afford any more time off!!
On a postive note, I had a lovely weekend as my parents came down with my 4 year old niece. She is brilliant! We spent a lot of time in the Park and went to Chessington World of Adventures. How exhausting are children?? I am in awe of my sister who manages with a 4 year old and a 1 year old - how does she do it?! Felt pretty sad when they left, sometimes living on your own can be a little bit lonely.
Hark at me misery guts. I am off for a bath and an early night. Second interview tomorrow so I really hope it goes well!
01/04/2008 16:44
Hit the wall
Well I seem to be really struggling with my motivation at the moment. I am still losing weight - although no idea at all how. I don't seem to be able to stop picking. I've lost 25 pounds in total now, but I am in danger of putting most of it back on if I carry on like this.
I've booked myself in for a few powerplate classes this week and i am trying so hard to stick to my diet plan. I have come to realise that I am an emotional eater and at the moment, I am not the happiest I have ever been which is clearly impacting my eating. Losing weight makes me feel much better about myself, so why do I feel the need to ruin it by eating for the sake of it?!
I need to up my walking as well, I managed it twice last week, but then I seem to find excuses not to. The weekend was bad because I was working late shifts all weekend. I get so bored at work so I eat to pass the time. I think next time i need to just take my food with me and no money!
Anyway, today has been bad as I had a day off and I have done nothing with it at all. I guess I am just feeling sorry for myself so I had better buck my ideas up and get back on with it tomorrow. 3 pounds away from losing 2 stone and only 5 away from losing 10% of my bodyweight. Get back at it!!
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21/03/2008 05:28
Shocker
Well this week has been pretty bad on from an eating perspective. Last week I ate out Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun - and 3 courses every time! I also managed to drink like a fish which didn't help. Still, I enjoyed all the really good food I ate and thought I'd make it up this week. Hasn't quite happened however! I am trying to make good choices but seem to be struggling for some reason. I am also feeling blooming exhausted thanks to all the shitty shifts I am working which probably isn't helping. In the office today on my own since its Good Friday and already I am thinking about lunch and I have only just finished my breakfast!
Grrr. Anyway, miraculously I have still lost 2 pounds this week. I had better get back on track or its bound to catch up with me next week.
The whole work thing is really starting to get on top of me, I never know where I am from one minute to the next and I am permanently shattered. Not helping with the exercise either. Anyway,. I am moaning far too much! Back on it next week... hopefully :o)
14/03/2008 09:38
AWOL
Seems I have been a little bit AWOL of late. Had to work a load of late shifts last week which messes me up completely so I have been a bit of a hermit since then. Went back up North for the weekend to see my family and it was lovely to see my nieces again. Stuck to the diet as best I could and took the dog out for a couple of walks. I did manage to get a bit drunk on Saturday however which probably didn't do me any favours.
My little sister is a stunner (and currently sporting new boobs thanks to a bit of surgery) She's tall, skinny and gorgeous and going out with her is always a mistake. I feel so invisble when I am out. It didn't help that after years of living in London, I forget just how much effort everyone makes at home when they go out. I turned up in my jeans and a 'going out' top, I was the only one not in a dress! Coupled with the fact they all wear 5 inch heels I was also the smallest person out (and at 5'9" thats never the case!) So all in all, not a great night for your self esteem I can tell you! Never mind, maybe I'll be able to wear heels when I am not trying to balance 19 stone plus on the balls of my feet!
Exercise has been going ok - started walking a lot more which I think I needed to do. Powerplate is still going strong and I lost another pound this week. I also managed to get into a pair of jeans that I could get past my knees when I bought them, not saying they are comfy, but they are on! Not bad really.
Hopefully this weekend won't be too challenging. Am out tonight with the girls and I really feel like I want to drink as I have had a bit of a shitty week, but I am not going to stress overly about everything that passes my lips. I am starting to realise that losing weight does not equal putting your life on hold. I am in this for the long haul this time. I hope!
04/03/2008 15:18
Miracle
Well somehow I managed to lose another 2 pounds this week. I am really not sure how to be honest! Exercise has been going well, but the eating has slipped a bit. I know I am still nowhere near as bad as I was, but everytime I eat something thats not salad I feel like I have totally messed up. Really need to get out of this mentality!
So thats 17 pounds gone now - or 5.8% of my original body weight. That sounds pretty good to me :o)
Have been working lates for the past 4 days so I just want to eat out of boredom! Shift work sucks.
Anyway, I am off home at the weekend so lets hope I don't go mad... I love the fish and chip shops when i go home... I am going to need some will power I reckon. Think the dog may be well walked at the weekend.
Right, am rambling now. Back to work.
28/02/2008 09:02
Yorkshire puddings
Oh how I love them.... I blame my northern roots. Last night I opened a packet that good old Aunt Bessie had lovingly already prepared. I had allowed myself 3 with my dinner - at 2.5 WW points thats not bad. Unfortunately while waiting for the rest of my dinner to cook, the 3 had disappeared. Straight into my big fat belly!
So another 3 i thought - still had loads of points left and no potatoes with my dinner. I can manage that. I overestimate my willpower when it comes to saying no to the Pud. 9 yorkshire puddings later and I still wasn't over my points but what a disasterous way to spend them. I'd love to say I am off yorkshire puddings for life, but I had the last 3 today with my lunch and I still enjoyed every blinking mouthful. Goddam Aunt Bessie!
On a brighter note I lost another pound. Not been the best week from an exercise point of view. I worked at the weekend and when I wasn't working I was sleeping or eating out. I feel a little bit stuck at the moment, I know I need to walk more - and I have been trying, but working shifts really messes up my routine. I am also craving rubbish food, but am trying to find healthier alternatives to satisfy. Excuses over. I am really just a lazy cow!
I have now lost 15 pounds which is pretty good going so I guess I just need to stop beating myself up and accept that I am not going to lose half a stone each week. As a reward I bought myself a new handbag.... mulberry (ooops) which I cannot afford! Less money may mean less food though so thats gotta be a good thing
21/02/2008 15:27
9 inches and Jamie Oliver
gone in total... thats not bad at all I guess. Just wish I could see the bloody difference! I thought it was 6.5 inches but forgot I have 2 arms, thighs and calves! I worry myself sometimes!
Sat here watching Jamie Oliver... the man is obsessed with Olive oil! I think I am putting on weight just watching him cook. Good job I am not hungry (slow cooker rocks!) or i'd be pouring myself a pint of oil about now.
21/02/2008 15:19
1 stone gone
Woohooo.. no idea how but I managed another 3 pounds off last Friday to take me to my first stone. Bit concerned some of that may have gone back on over the weekend with a few too many glasses of wine... I guess I will find out tomorrow!
Over the weekend I tried really hard not to eat a shed load of crap. Had some fish and chips which I shared with a friend - and we had a small portion. Once upon a time I would have polished off a large portion to myself. Thats gotta be progress?!
Last night I met up with the girls I used to work with in a Slug and Lettuce bar. Stupidly I left myself with 5 points for the night (blame M&S sultana scotch pancakes - lush!) I opted for a fish cake salad - had to scrape about 10 tablespoons of mayo off it but I think it was reasonably healthy. Everyone else pretty much had a massive burger with bacon and cheese and chips so I guess I did ok... but then again they are all skinny so and so's! Shared a bottle of wine with my friend Suzy - another big improvement on the former me who'd have polished off a couple of bottles no bother!
Been trying to keep up with the walking - don't always find it that easy to motivate myself to do it - especially when the weather is pants like it is at the moment. All too easy to jump on the bus. Did the walk to Olympia tonight and it took me about 30 mins - when yoyu finish work at 4pm there is no excuse to be a lazy cow... must drum this into myself.
I have the pleasure of working all weekend so I really need to be prepared food wise. All too easy to eat crap from the canteen otherwise. Did that on Monday and ended up with a very dodgy stomach! Although that could well have helped me shift a few pounds
Sitting here tonight I feel like a right fat blob. Been really good points wise so I am not sure whats going on with me. I think I need to re measure myself to see if there are any inches gone. A stone off is a good achievement but still a bloody long way to go.
Oh well, hopefully my raging insomnia will abate tonight and I might feel a bit more positve tomorrow.
12/02/2008 03:51
Losing my way..
Well, this week I haven't been feeling as positive as I had. Not really sure why, perhaps TOTM had an impact but I wasn't feeling the best about myself and very over emotional about the smallest of things. Anyway, I struggled a little with my eating - especially over the weekend when I ate out a couple of times (unexpectedly) and had a few glasses of Vino!
Did Powerplate on Saturday after I finished work and found it quite hard due to the alcohol in my system... That's what Simon (my trainer) blamed anyway!! I managed to make up my points on Sunday and Monday to try and get back on track. Other than 3 powerplate classes, the exercise hasn't been very good at all. I really need to get my walking increased.
Went to Powerplate last night and I am being forced into taking part in the Pink Power Walk for Caron Keating. Its blinking 13 miles??! I have no idea how I am going to manage that at the moment. I am not sure I will even manage a mile. So... when I am not on shift at work (8am starts are a struggle on the best of days) I am going to walk in from Olympia. According to the AA site, thats 1.9 miles... although thats driving it, so walking may be a bit less. Need to get my trainers on of a morning so I have no excuses.
On a brighter note, lost another 4 pounds. Not sure how the hell that happened, but I must be doing something ok! So thats 11 down in 5 weeks. I am well chuffed.
My jeans feel a bit looser today, so lets hope they don't fall down to reveal my rather large ass to the office.
Slow cooker is on this morning so I have my dinner ready when I get home from another powerplate class. I am quite enjoying this domestic goddess business.
Onwards and downwards.
08/02/2008 05:13
Pancakes and no dancing!
Had been gutted last week thinking I would have to miss Jive class on Wednesday due to working the stupid late shift (2-10) but was over the moon when someone in my team actually asked if i would swap!
Emailed the girls and we agreed to meet at 7pm to get to the class... popped into town first to find out about the Boots Weight Loss programme which involves Xenical - not sure whether its a good idea but something I may well consider if the weight loss slows down... Anyway, I digress!
Needless to say the dancing didn't happen, 2 of my friends came down ill and I was too scaredy cat to go on my own. Felt really annoyed at myself, but I am not confident enough yet to do that sort of stuff on my own. I power walked home - which was only 15 mins of exercise as opposed to the 2 hours I had planned. Grrrr...
On the plus side I managed to cook a really tasty low point dinner - stir fry (which normally bores the pants off me) and a M&S Southern style Chicken fillet - kind of like KFC without the masses of fat. Yay to me.
Last night I went to a pancake restaurant for dinner (after powerplate class) and was really pleased with myself. I managed to avoid my 2 favourite starters (deep fried brie or black pudding) and opted for a tomato and herb salad. For main course I had a pancake with ham, egg, cheese, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes. Removed most of the cheese so I only had a little taste of it and for dessert had a pancake with lemon juice and asked for no sugar. Halo polish is well and truly required. Feel like its a bit of a breakthrough for me, I love my food and always tend to gorge myself when I go for dinner, but i can honestly say I really enjoyed my meal and all for only 12 points.
Lets hope it continues... :o)
06/02/2008 09:35
Another 2 off
Well I wasn't too convinced I would lose anything this week as I ate out Friday and Saturday and had a fair bit of alcohol too. Went to Powerplate on Monday night and was almost begging my instructor to weigh me on Weds instead thinking that would give me a few extra days to make it up... when he wasn't looking I jumped on the scales to see how bad it was and I was 2 pounds down! So obviously I had a sudden change of heart and decided he could weigh me then :o)
Yesterday I had a pretty bad day diet wise and did no exercise. Felt so hungry all day and tried to make healthy choices but on my way home I gave into temptation and had a sausage roll. It wasn't even all that nice! Then I went to a friends house for pancakes and I can safely say I didn't make any healthy choices at all. Oh well. Today is another day. Feeling back on track and I have Jive class tonight so that should assist. Powerplate again tomorrow and then I need to try and get as active as I can over the weekend - even though I have to work both Saturday and Sunday.
Fingers crossed. Half a stone gone - only another 8 to go! :o)
03/02/2008 14:22
Week 3
Well, week 3 seemed to go pretty well from an exercise point of view. Managed to do 3 powerplate classes, Jive and a couple of walks. My parents came to stay for the weekend so I was a bit worried about food, but I decided just to be a bit more careful than usual and not stress too much. Anyway, it must've paid off as I managed to lose 3 poinds! Onwards and downwards!
This weekend has been a bit testing as I was out Friday and Saturday for dinner and haven't managed to do much exercise plus I've had a fair few drinks! My powerplate trainer has already warned me to dig in or he will make my life hell! Ouch....
24/01/2008 04:59
Jive
In a bid to get myself more active, myself and a couple of friends went along to a jive class last night. Blimey it was hard work! But it was a really good laugh and I will definitely be going again. We ended up dancing for close to 1.5 hours so thats gotta go down well with my trainer (oh and I walked to the class instead of public transport - well done me!)
Strictly come dancing, here I com24/01/2008 04:57
2nd WI
On Tuesday I had another Powerplate class and my second weigh in. I was sure it was going to be another loss, what with me exercising more and sticking to my points as much as possible... was blooming gutted to discover I was 2 pounds heavier! Still, its a marathon and not a sprint and I am still 2 pounds lighter than I was 2 weeks ago. That's got to be a good thing.
My trainer has decided I am too inactive when I am not exercising so tonight he is giving me a pedometer. He wants me to try and walk for at least 30 mins a day. I am going to try and get off the train a stop earlier every night (although if its peeing down I can pretty much guarantee thats not gonna happen!) Lets see if that helps.
21/01/2008 15:29
2 Weeks in
Ok, so here we are again. New Year, New me... except every year, the new me is at least a stone heavier than last year! This time I have realised I need a new approach. Instead of going on a diet and exercising my butt off til I lose interest, I have decided to change my outlook.I managed to avoid the scales for 18 months and had a worst case scenario in my head, so it was a bit of a shock to discover I was nearly a stone heavier than that! To also realise that to be considered a healthy weight, I need to lose the equivalent of my best mate in weight is an absolute shocker!
So, time to change what I eat. I am not telling myself I am on a diet or I start to obsess about everything that passes my lips. This time I am loosely following Weight Watchers, but letting myself go over points every now and then. If I fancy a packet of crisps then I will have them, but a lower fat version.
And so to exercise.... a friend of mine told me about poweplate classes. Sounds brilliant - I turned up fully expecting just to stand on a vibrating machine for 25 minutes and loose a few pounds. How wrong can you be?? Its very hard work! The day after my first class I had to crawl up the stairs on my hands and knees... not ideal when you live in a top floor flat.
So after 2 classes and a week of eating more healthily, I am 4 pounds down
Next powerplate class is tomorrow and my second weigh in. Fingers crossed!
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