Not much to report from Linzerello Land. I am beyond excited to be flying off to Vegas tomorrow. Work is a struggle today as I really don't want to be here.
Yesterday I stuck to my points, but my food choices were really bad! Egg sandwich for breakfast, Jam Doughnut for lunch and a Burger in the pub last night for dinner! Not the cleverest I have ever been - I feel fairly yuck today so I am aiming to do better. I certainly don't need to get into the habit of filling myself full of junk before I hit the US, I could come back a stone heavier.
Today is looking better. Cereal for breakfast, which I find beyond dull, I just don't enjoy sweet stuff of a morning and I have to force it down. I struggle with what else to eat when I am trying to be good however, I need to give that some thought upon my return. Out for lunch to a bagel shop so I should be able to make a slightly healthy choice and dinner of lamb chop and veggies is planned.
After today, it's a black hole. Last time I went to the US for 2 weeks, I managed a 2.5lb loss. Let's hope I can repeat that success!
So people, enjoy the bank holiday weekend and I'll be back on the 10th May... hopefully not a stone heavier!
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Stayed the same...
Better than a gain I guess, but my frustration continues. I wanted to be at least 8 pounds lighter than I am before I go to Vegas... I've 2 days to achieve that. Unless a sudden bout of dysentry hits me, I fear that's unlikely.
Despite having a bad Saturday, I was still disappointed with the lack of weight loss this week. I almost burst into tears on the scales, which is a bit pathetic of me. I can only presume I am hormonal as I'm not normally one for welling up at a WW meeting. Ah well, I guess I'll come back from Vegas with renewed vigour and enthusiasm for this weight loss malarkey. I have to!
Met friends last night in Windsor and we took advantage of La Tasca's 50% off Tapas. That's a terrible thing to offer a glutton such as my good self. Instead of seeing it as 50% off the bill, I see it as an opportunity to eat twice as much. Fortunately my stomach seems a bit smaller these days so I cannot stuff as much down my neck as I used to. Anyway it was a nice evening, I made fairly sensible choices and I didn't drink. Not such a disaster.
So tonight, a couple of drinks after work I think with Alex and Rory. They fly to San Fran tomorrow and then are travelling down to Vegas to meet us. Tomorrow night involves the usual pack, unpack, repack scenario. Obviously while I am away, I won't be able to point overly well, so the plan is to just try and be a bit more mindful of what I eat. Until then I'll try and skimp on points in an attempt to balance it out somehow... a disaster waiting to happen I am sure!
Despite having a bad Saturday, I was still disappointed with the lack of weight loss this week. I almost burst into tears on the scales, which is a bit pathetic of me. I can only presume I am hormonal as I'm not normally one for welling up at a WW meeting. Ah well, I guess I'll come back from Vegas with renewed vigour and enthusiasm for this weight loss malarkey. I have to!
Met friends last night in Windsor and we took advantage of La Tasca's 50% off Tapas. That's a terrible thing to offer a glutton such as my good self. Instead of seeing it as 50% off the bill, I see it as an opportunity to eat twice as much. Fortunately my stomach seems a bit smaller these days so I cannot stuff as much down my neck as I used to. Anyway it was a nice evening, I made fairly sensible choices and I didn't drink. Not such a disaster.
So tonight, a couple of drinks after work I think with Alex and Rory. They fly to San Fran tomorrow and then are travelling down to Vegas to meet us. Tomorrow night involves the usual pack, unpack, repack scenario. Obviously while I am away, I won't be able to point overly well, so the plan is to just try and be a bit more mindful of what I eat. Until then I'll try and skimp on points in an attempt to balance it out somehow... a disaster waiting to happen I am sure!
Monday, 26 April 2010
Ahem
Well as you can guess, my points over the weekend went out of the window. I was good on Friday, no alcohol, sensible choices at the Indian (lovely food) and only came in a couple of points over. A minor miracle for me on a Friday.
Saturday was not good at all. Popped out for breakfast where I opted for a bacon sarnie and a cup of tea instead of a Full English and a Latte. So far so good. But then.... went to the Spa with Alex and we proceeded to drink a lot of wine, eat too much food (baked camembert, pork belly with chorizo and bread and butter pudding.... say no more) and get pampered. Had a lovely day, but it's certainly not done the losing weight situation any good. Ah well, I now have painted toes, black eyelashes, my bits are waxed and my back is massaged in preparation for Vegas (obviously one doesn't need a massage for a holiday, but it was lovely all the same.)
Yesterday I opted for poached eggs on toast at the hotel in an attempt to be a bit more healthy, but at Bicester Village we popped to Pret a Manger for lunch. Chicken and Mushroom soup and half a Roast Beef baguette cost me a stonking 13 points.... not so clever. Fortunately I was stuffed after that so a cup of tea for dinner and an apple was enough.
I've attempted to point Saturday and I appear to have a defecit of around 18 points today. Lovely. I am hoping to get a few of those back by Wednesday but I am bang on for another gain this week, just in time for my holiday. I need a big kick up my more than ample backside.
Hopefully once I get back from Vegas I will be full of renewed euthusiasm for this weight loss malarkey. I am going to be so poor after this holiday that I won't be able to afford to go out anyway, so that will most definitely help.
Right, I am off to eat some veg for lunch. Lucky me.
Saturday was not good at all. Popped out for breakfast where I opted for a bacon sarnie and a cup of tea instead of a Full English and a Latte. So far so good. But then.... went to the Spa with Alex and we proceeded to drink a lot of wine, eat too much food (baked camembert, pork belly with chorizo and bread and butter pudding.... say no more) and get pampered. Had a lovely day, but it's certainly not done the losing weight situation any good. Ah well, I now have painted toes, black eyelashes, my bits are waxed and my back is massaged in preparation for Vegas (obviously one doesn't need a massage for a holiday, but it was lovely all the same.)
Yesterday I opted for poached eggs on toast at the hotel in an attempt to be a bit more healthy, but at Bicester Village we popped to Pret a Manger for lunch. Chicken and Mushroom soup and half a Roast Beef baguette cost me a stonking 13 points.... not so clever. Fortunately I was stuffed after that so a cup of tea for dinner and an apple was enough.
I've attempted to point Saturday and I appear to have a defecit of around 18 points today. Lovely. I am hoping to get a few of those back by Wednesday but I am bang on for another gain this week, just in time for my holiday. I need a big kick up my more than ample backside.
Hopefully once I get back from Vegas I will be full of renewed euthusiasm for this weight loss malarkey. I am going to be so poor after this holiday that I won't be able to afford to go out anyway, so that will most definitely help.
Right, I am off to eat some veg for lunch. Lucky me.
Friday, 23 April 2010
Random ramblings
Well after a little talking to myself, I seem to be a bit more focused so far this week. However, I am always pretty good Wednesday and Thursday, it's just the blinking weekends that I struggle with. Hopefully this weekend will be a bit better (don't I say that every week??)
Wednesday night (Date night) we went for a little walk along the river and then to the pub. I stuck to Diet Coke with a pint of Lime and Soda thrown in just to mix things up a little bit. Crazy. Matt then decided he fancied a Kebab for dinner. Good Lordy. I had 10 points left so in the end I shared some chips with him, had one slice of Kebab Meat and filled up on Salad. Not bad considering once upon a time I'd have had a Donner Kebab and Chips to myself.
Worked from home yesterday (as did Matt) so we were a little bit naughty (don't tell my Boss) and popped out for Breakast. Instead of a Full English which is on special offer during the week, I opted for "Lounge Eggs" (Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and a small bit of Hollandaise Sauce on the side.) Delicious! Luch was some Diet Coke Chicken with Salad and Dinner last night was Fish with Chips done in my Actifry with more Salad. Also played tennis for 40 minutes and managed to bank myself 4 points. Go me. I much prefer exercising outdoors when the weather is good so am wondering if we should maybe put our gym membership on hold until later on in the year.
Today is proving problematic. I am famished and I don't understand why. I had fruit and toast for breakfast and my stomach is grumbling at me something chronic. I've had 2 pints of water and a coffee, but that's just increased my exercise for the day as I'm off to the loo every 5 minutes. I've got a prawn stirfry with me for lunch as we're off to an Indian tonight in a little village called Sonning not far from where we live. It's a 'Fine Dining' Indian Restaurant, which I am presuming means smaller portions so hopefully I can stay on track. I am going to drive so I don't booze.
Tomorrow I am off to a spa near Oxford with my best mate, which should be lovely. We get lunch, dinner, an overnight stay, breakfast and a treatment for just over £100 each which is not bad at all. We've booked in for a few more treatments too, in an attempt to get us ready for Vegas. I shall be taking my swimming costume with me so I can hopefully do a spot of swimming. The plan is to try and make the best choices possible, but not stress overly. Should be easy.....
Right, I am most definitely rambling now. Have a good weekend all.
Wednesday night (Date night) we went for a little walk along the river and then to the pub. I stuck to Diet Coke with a pint of Lime and Soda thrown in just to mix things up a little bit. Crazy. Matt then decided he fancied a Kebab for dinner. Good Lordy. I had 10 points left so in the end I shared some chips with him, had one slice of Kebab Meat and filled up on Salad. Not bad considering once upon a time I'd have had a Donner Kebab and Chips to myself.
Worked from home yesterday (as did Matt) so we were a little bit naughty (don't tell my Boss) and popped out for Breakast. Instead of a Full English which is on special offer during the week, I opted for "Lounge Eggs" (Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and a small bit of Hollandaise Sauce on the side.) Delicious! Luch was some Diet Coke Chicken with Salad and Dinner last night was Fish with Chips done in my Actifry with more Salad. Also played tennis for 40 minutes and managed to bank myself 4 points. Go me. I much prefer exercising outdoors when the weather is good so am wondering if we should maybe put our gym membership on hold until later on in the year.
Today is proving problematic. I am famished and I don't understand why. I had fruit and toast for breakfast and my stomach is grumbling at me something chronic. I've had 2 pints of water and a coffee, but that's just increased my exercise for the day as I'm off to the loo every 5 minutes. I've got a prawn stirfry with me for lunch as we're off to an Indian tonight in a little village called Sonning not far from where we live. It's a 'Fine Dining' Indian Restaurant, which I am presuming means smaller portions so hopefully I can stay on track. I am going to drive so I don't booze.
Tomorrow I am off to a spa near Oxford with my best mate, which should be lovely. We get lunch, dinner, an overnight stay, breakfast and a treatment for just over £100 each which is not bad at all. We've booked in for a few more treatments too, in an attempt to get us ready for Vegas. I shall be taking my swimming costume with me so I can hopefully do a spot of swimming. The plan is to try and make the best choices possible, but not stress overly. Should be easy.....
Right, I am most definitely rambling now. Have a good weekend all.
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Dearest body
Fat Club
Berkshire
RG1 FAT
21st April 2010Berkshire
RG1 FAT
Dear Body,
Reference: Weigh In - 21st April 2010
I feel the need to contact you regarding your latest antics at the scales. Apologies for my direct approach, however I am nearing the end of my tether. Can you please stop increasing in size as I am finding it a little bit tedious now? Thanks very much. I know I've not been the best to you over the years, I know I've filled you full of too much crap and not moved you as much as is necessary and I've given you a bit too much alcohol (ok far too much) over the years..... but I am bloody well trying now. I've moved you more - to the point you're now moaning about soreness in the muscles and knee area, I've filled you full of fruit and vegetables and generally been a bit kinder in consuming much less than I used to. I'm even trying to give you less alcohol so I don't poison you quite so much. So, can you please, cut me a bit of slack and stop getting bigger?
Much appreciated.
Love as always,
Linzerello
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Another pound on. Not best chuffed, not sure its deserved but I guess my halo did slip a little bit over the weekend. I am perhaps not pointing everything as accurately as I can. So back to basics, every single thing that passes my lips shall be pointed to the best of my ability. I will continue to move as much as possible, even if it's the last thing I feel like doing. I need to be better. I will be better, I will lose this bloody weight. FACT.
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Ash be gone... (and thanks)
Thank you all for your comments yesterday, I totally appreciate it, you rock. I think I was tired and a bit over emotional - probably not helped by overdoing the booze at the weekend. I've been ever so slightly hard on myself over my negative feelings towards my friends 'growing up' around me - I guess it's only natural that I will feel a little bit of panic when things change. I've had a chat with Matt about the marriage situation and he knows my feelings, I think he'll come round to the idea eventually and then we can pretty much guarantee that I will have a major freak out about that!
Yesterday was quite a good day food wise. Ended up at Pizza Express last night so I was able to indulge in one of their Leggera Pizzas and stay within points. They even do Leggera wines now - but I resisted since I had the car (plus I didn't have enought points left). Me and Laura then went for a little walk along the river in Henley as the weather was still playing nicely. A very pleasant evening.
Today hasn't been quite so good. All my meals have been planned and I had a few points spare for snackage - however, I didn't quite reckon on the box of Millionaires Shortbread being plonked on the desk behind me. My absolute favourite thing of the sweet variety. I managed to resist until the 6th time I walked past and then I had one... well actually I had 3 - but they were very small pieces... still, not overly clever to go over my points the day before WI. I feel fairly bloated now - I am sure that's nowt to do with the shortbread, just the general feeling of panic I get before I get weighed which has me imagining myself 10 pounds heavier. Heading to the gym tonight to try and sort that feeling out - if need be I'll sit in the sauna until there is no liquid left in my body. That should do it :)
I'm now stressing about the Volcanic Ash situation - how can a cloud be that bloody big?? We're due to fly to Vegas next Friday and at this rate, I am not overly confident we will go. So far this year I've had snow, strikes and now bloody volcanic ash trying to disrupt my travel plans. Perhaps if I stopped booking so many blinking holidays, I would stress less?
Anyway, PMA needs to return. I've a Weigh In to attend tomorrow that has to be good.
Yesterday was quite a good day food wise. Ended up at Pizza Express last night so I was able to indulge in one of their Leggera Pizzas and stay within points. They even do Leggera wines now - but I resisted since I had the car (plus I didn't have enought points left). Me and Laura then went for a little walk along the river in Henley as the weather was still playing nicely. A very pleasant evening.
Today hasn't been quite so good. All my meals have been planned and I had a few points spare for snackage - however, I didn't quite reckon on the box of Millionaires Shortbread being plonked on the desk behind me. My absolute favourite thing of the sweet variety. I managed to resist until the 6th time I walked past and then I had one... well actually I had 3 - but they were very small pieces... still, not overly clever to go over my points the day before WI. I feel fairly bloated now - I am sure that's nowt to do with the shortbread, just the general feeling of panic I get before I get weighed which has me imagining myself 10 pounds heavier. Heading to the gym tonight to try and sort that feeling out - if need be I'll sit in the sauna until there is no liquid left in my body. That should do it :)
I'm now stressing about the Volcanic Ash situation - how can a cloud be that bloody big?? We're due to fly to Vegas next Friday and at this rate, I am not overly confident we will go. So far this year I've had snow, strikes and now bloody volcanic ash trying to disrupt my travel plans. Perhaps if I stopped booking so many blinking holidays, I would stress less?
Anyway, PMA needs to return. I've a Weigh In to attend tomorrow that has to be good.
Monday, 19 April 2010
A slight slip of the halo...
...but hopefully not too much damage done. Friday night ended up being a right booze filled affair. I had planned to steer clear of alcohol and take the car, but in the end we walked to the pub to meet friends and I ended up sinking about 8 G&(slimline)T's. Thankfully I managed to resist eating anything depsite everyone around me ordering mahoosive burgers.
Saturday was a beautiful day. Woke up late and somewhat parched, skipped breakfast in favour of a couple of pints of water and also as we had a table booked for lunch at my favourite restaurant for 12pm. I made the best choices I could but it was all completely delicious. We then headed to another bar and enjoyed the sunshine in the middle of the river, very pleasant! Stumbled home after a few hours and enjoyed the rest of the sunshine in the Garden with some Pimms - exercise was somewhat lacking. A point defecit of around 6. Ho hum.
One of my friends announced her engagement on Saturday and on Friday another announced her pregnancy - which probably explained my thirst for alcohol. I am completely chuffed for them both, but I am an awful person and my initial reaction is the impact it will have on me. Not so much the engagement, although it does pain me, as Matt doesn't want to get wed and therefore it's something of real importance to me (I am ridiculous, I know) but the pregnancy scares the hell out of me. A lot of my friends have children already, but this is the first of my group of best girlfriends and I fear how it will change things. Bad me. I know the others want children (I don't) and I think there will now be a domino effect... I should just be pleased for my friends and stop being so bloody selfish, but I admit, I am scared of losing something. When I meet up with my other friends who all have children, I feel like a spare part... I don't know the best travel systems (I admit I thought they were talking about the London Underground or something, not bloody prams), I don't care which pubs are child friendly (in fact I actively avoid them) and I don't understand the need for 5 door cars... I need to stop stressing about me and just be happy for my friends - like I say, Bad Person.
Anyway, I digress. Yesterday was a bit better from a WW perspective, we had a healthy fry up in the Garden and then I spent an hour or so sweeping the patio and clearing up weeds - exercise of sorts. Dinner last night was roast chicken with a load of veggies and a couple of glasses of wine.... my idea of not drinking until Vegas seems to have failed! Also played tennis for 40 minutes which was really good fun. I am still not overly good, but definitely getting better. It's so much nicer to excercise outdoors when the weather is good.
Today seems to be going ok so far. I wanted to go to the gym this morning as I am meeting a girl I used to work with tonight, but I couldn't drag myself out of bed. I'm off now for a walk in the sunshine to try and make myself feel less bad about not exercising this morning. The defecit should be gone by Wednesday so am hopeful for a little loss.
Saturday was a beautiful day. Woke up late and somewhat parched, skipped breakfast in favour of a couple of pints of water and also as we had a table booked for lunch at my favourite restaurant for 12pm. I made the best choices I could but it was all completely delicious. We then headed to another bar and enjoyed the sunshine in the middle of the river, very pleasant! Stumbled home after a few hours and enjoyed the rest of the sunshine in the Garden with some Pimms - exercise was somewhat lacking. A point defecit of around 6. Ho hum.
One of my friends announced her engagement on Saturday and on Friday another announced her pregnancy - which probably explained my thirst for alcohol. I am completely chuffed for them both, but I am an awful person and my initial reaction is the impact it will have on me. Not so much the engagement, although it does pain me, as Matt doesn't want to get wed and therefore it's something of real importance to me (I am ridiculous, I know) but the pregnancy scares the hell out of me. A lot of my friends have children already, but this is the first of my group of best girlfriends and I fear how it will change things. Bad me. I know the others want children (I don't) and I think there will now be a domino effect... I should just be pleased for my friends and stop being so bloody selfish, but I admit, I am scared of losing something. When I meet up with my other friends who all have children, I feel like a spare part... I don't know the best travel systems (I admit I thought they were talking about the London Underground or something, not bloody prams), I don't care which pubs are child friendly (in fact I actively avoid them) and I don't understand the need for 5 door cars... I need to stop stressing about me and just be happy for my friends - like I say, Bad Person.
Anyway, I digress. Yesterday was a bit better from a WW perspective, we had a healthy fry up in the Garden and then I spent an hour or so sweeping the patio and clearing up weeds - exercise of sorts. Dinner last night was roast chicken with a load of veggies and a couple of glasses of wine.... my idea of not drinking until Vegas seems to have failed! Also played tennis for 40 minutes which was really good fun. I am still not overly good, but definitely getting better. It's so much nicer to excercise outdoors when the weather is good.
Today seems to be going ok so far. I wanted to go to the gym this morning as I am meeting a girl I used to work with tonight, but I couldn't drag myself out of bed. I'm off now for a walk in the sunshine to try and make myself feel less bad about not exercising this morning. The defecit should be gone by Wednesday so am hopeful for a little loss.
Friday, 16 April 2010
Steady on
So far, so good. It's Friday and I've managed not to blow it yet which is a triumph. I've exercised every day so far - although today I may have to give it a rest as my arms are currently killing me from too much Cotton Eyed Joe dancing on the Wii yesterday. Not something anyone needs to see, believe me. I've exercised 3 mornings this week which seeems to work for me as I can't spend all day thinking of the next reason not to go to the gym. I had intended to go this morning, but after 6 hours sleep, it just wasn't going to happen!
Went out with the girls last night to Zizzi and I'd pointed in advance so I stuck to my choices. I even had room for a little glass of wine and a post dinner amaretto whilst still saving myself a couple of points. The weekend could be my downfall, but with my current angelic status I am hoping I will continue to make saintly choices. We're meeting friends for drinks tonight, but dinner is prepared so I won't be eating out and we've a lunch tomorrow, but that's likely to be all I will eat all day. Here's hoping I can stick at it.
Thanks for all your comments on my last post. The bikini is from Figleaves - its a brand called Midnight Grace which is not cheap, but since it fits really well, I thought it worth investing in something that actually houses my babylons instead of only just providing nipple coverage. Another thing no one needs to see.
Other than that, not much to report Chez Linzerello. I am enjoying being slightly more in control and eating well. I'd go so far as to say I am even quite liking getting active again.... I wonder if some form of alien invasion of my brain has occurred....
Have a good weekend all!
Went out with the girls last night to Zizzi and I'd pointed in advance so I stuck to my choices. I even had room for a little glass of wine and a post dinner amaretto whilst still saving myself a couple of points. The weekend could be my downfall, but with my current angelic status I am hoping I will continue to make saintly choices. We're meeting friends for drinks tonight, but dinner is prepared so I won't be eating out and we've a lunch tomorrow, but that's likely to be all I will eat all day. Here's hoping I can stick at it.
Thanks for all your comments on my last post. The bikini is from Figleaves - its a brand called Midnight Grace which is not cheap, but since it fits really well, I thought it worth investing in something that actually houses my babylons instead of only just providing nipple coverage. Another thing no one needs to see.
Other than that, not much to report Chez Linzerello. I am enjoying being slightly more in control and eating well. I'd go so far as to say I am even quite liking getting active again.... I wonder if some form of alien invasion of my brain has occurred....
Have a good weekend all!
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
all that finger crossing worked
I managed to get away with a 1.5lb gain after my near 2 weeks of face stuffing. I am over the moon with that as my scales on Monday had me facing a 9lber. Not sure if it's down to a couple of days of being saintly or if my scales are just ridiculous, but I'll most certainly take it.
I am continuing on the saintly theme and have booked myself in for Spinning tonight. Food is once again planned and I have a litre of water on my desk which I am currenly forcing myself to drink.
I've now got 2 more WI's before Vegas. My initial hopes of being 16 stone something don't appear likely as I am now back up to 17 stone 7.5 - but I am going to try as hard as I blooming well can to get myself as near to that 17stone mark as humanly possible.
Exercise will continue - Plan to head to the gym tomorrow morning again before work as I am out with the girls tomorrow night, but I have a fairly free weekend so there should be no need for pointless face stuffing. I am trying to lay off the booze until Vegas as I don't think that's an overly helpful addition to my weight loss diet.
Despite being poorer than a church mouse thanks to Croatia, I spent most of yesterday perusing online shopping facilities for new clothes for the next holiday. I do not NEED anything, but I seem to have it in my head that new items are a must. I ended up with a new bikini which should actually fit my space hoppers properly, a pair of jeans and a couple of dresses. This is the bikini - they've obviously used my body for the Ad and super imposed someone elses head.... in my dreams perhaps, however the bikini has arrived and I love it so that will be a rather costly addition to my holiday wardrobe.
Hopefully once the rest of the stuff arrives I will hate it so I can send it straight back and make do with my already over stuffed wardrobe!
For the first time this year, I actually feel focussed on this WW malarkey once again. Long may it continue.
I am continuing on the saintly theme and have booked myself in for Spinning tonight. Food is once again planned and I have a litre of water on my desk which I am currenly forcing myself to drink.
I've now got 2 more WI's before Vegas. My initial hopes of being 16 stone something don't appear likely as I am now back up to 17 stone 7.5 - but I am going to try as hard as I blooming well can to get myself as near to that 17stone mark as humanly possible.
Exercise will continue - Plan to head to the gym tomorrow morning again before work as I am out with the girls tomorrow night, but I have a fairly free weekend so there should be no need for pointless face stuffing. I am trying to lay off the booze until Vegas as I don't think that's an overly helpful addition to my weight loss diet.
Despite being poorer than a church mouse thanks to Croatia, I spent most of yesterday perusing online shopping facilities for new clothes for the next holiday. I do not NEED anything, but I seem to have it in my head that new items are a must. I ended up with a new bikini which should actually fit my space hoppers properly, a pair of jeans and a couple of dresses. This is the bikini - they've obviously used my body for the Ad and super imposed someone elses head.... in my dreams perhaps, however the bikini has arrived and I love it so that will be a rather costly addition to my holiday wardrobe.
Hopefully once the rest of the stuff arrives I will hate it so I can send it straight back and make do with my already over stuffed wardrobe!
For the first time this year, I actually feel focussed on this WW malarkey once again. Long may it continue.
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
The problem with stuffing yourself silly.....
.... for the best part of 2 weeks, is that you feel bloody well hungry when you get back on track!
Yesterday was good, I had planned all of my meals and stuck to them with 4 points to spare. I tried filling up on water and filling foods, but my stomach was grumbling and groaning all day. It's like day one all over again - stomach stretched beyond belief! Anyway, I am feeling really good to be back on track - in fact I'll go so far as to say I am enjoying it.... I enjoyed my cereal and fruit for breakfast, my salad with cottage cheese and prawns for lunch and my 'healthy' fish and chips (Tesco River Cobbler with WW Oven Chips, Mushy Peas and Salad) last night. I even quite enjoyed the 30 minute walk at lunch time.
This morning, wonders will never cease, I got up at 0615 and I went to the gym! I only did 30 minutes of cardio, but I could have done more had I not had to be in the office for 0800. I didn't find it such a struggle so I think I am going to try and do that at least twice a week from now on. It means I can't spend all day talking myself out of going to the gym for one.
Off to see a friend after work tonight so I am not completely in control of tonights food, but I've 15 points to play with so I should be good.
Tomorrow will be the moment of truth on the scales, but I am not stressing really. As Jo said, life is for living - I am straight back at it and I feel like I can do this. PMA and all that :)
Yesterday was good, I had planned all of my meals and stuck to them with 4 points to spare. I tried filling up on water and filling foods, but my stomach was grumbling and groaning all day. It's like day one all over again - stomach stretched beyond belief! Anyway, I am feeling really good to be back on track - in fact I'll go so far as to say I am enjoying it.... I enjoyed my cereal and fruit for breakfast, my salad with cottage cheese and prawns for lunch and my 'healthy' fish and chips (Tesco River Cobbler with WW Oven Chips, Mushy Peas and Salad) last night. I even quite enjoyed the 30 minute walk at lunch time.
This morning, wonders will never cease, I got up at 0615 and I went to the gym! I only did 30 minutes of cardio, but I could have done more had I not had to be in the office for 0800. I didn't find it such a struggle so I think I am going to try and do that at least twice a week from now on. It means I can't spend all day talking myself out of going to the gym for one.
Off to see a friend after work tonight so I am not completely in control of tonights food, but I've 15 points to play with so I should be good.
Tomorrow will be the moment of truth on the scales, but I am not stressing really. As Jo said, life is for living - I am straight back at it and I feel like I can do this. PMA and all that :)
Monday, 12 April 2010
I'm back!
Hello people. Long time no blog. I'm back from Croatia and somewhat unhappy to be back to work as you can imagine!
Had an amazing time, Croatia is an absolutely beautiful country and the weather was fantastic. My plan didn't really work however - I did walk a lot, I swam and I used to the gym every other day (a rarity for me on holiday) but I also ate and drank whatever I fancied.... Hmmmmm. I faced the scales this morning and it's looking fairly bad so I shall find out the full extent of the damage on Wednesday.
However, I am not overly concerned. My holiday was amazing and that's the main thing. I know I can lose the extra pounds if I focus... I've 3 weeks now until I go to Vegas so the plan is to get to the gym as much as possible, eat well and just be as saintly as I can.
So, to the holiday. We were based in Dubrovnik just outside the city walls. It was so sunny and just lovely to sit around not worrying about work or anything else mundane and 'normal'. We spent a lot of time exploring, climbed and walked the city walls (hard work I can tell you!), took a boat trip to The Elaphite Islands where we had a lovely lunch on the boat of fish caught fresh that day. We also took a trip to Montenegro which was also a stunning place. But mainly we spent a lot of time sitting in the sun and just relaxing. I drank a lot of Croatian wine and beer and ate far too much - but it was nice :)
Here are a couple of photos....
From the square opposite our hotel
From the city walls
In Kotor, Montenegro
Dubrovnik Old Town
From the city walls
Elaphite Islands
So now back to reality. I played tennis last night in an attempt to get back into this exercise malarkey, quite enjoyable given the weather was a bit more pleasant than expected. I also went shopping yesterday and the fridge and freezer are now completely stocked with healthy options. I am going to try and cut down my points for the next few weeks if I can stick to it just to give myself a bit of a kick start. I am actually looking forward to getting back at it. Fingers crossed the damage isn't too hideous on Wednesday....
Had an amazing time, Croatia is an absolutely beautiful country and the weather was fantastic. My plan didn't really work however - I did walk a lot, I swam and I used to the gym every other day (a rarity for me on holiday) but I also ate and drank whatever I fancied.... Hmmmmm. I faced the scales this morning and it's looking fairly bad so I shall find out the full extent of the damage on Wednesday.
However, I am not overly concerned. My holiday was amazing and that's the main thing. I know I can lose the extra pounds if I focus... I've 3 weeks now until I go to Vegas so the plan is to get to the gym as much as possible, eat well and just be as saintly as I can.
So, to the holiday. We were based in Dubrovnik just outside the city walls. It was so sunny and just lovely to sit around not worrying about work or anything else mundane and 'normal'. We spent a lot of time exploring, climbed and walked the city walls (hard work I can tell you!), took a boat trip to The Elaphite Islands where we had a lovely lunch on the boat of fish caught fresh that day. We also took a trip to Montenegro which was also a stunning place. But mainly we spent a lot of time sitting in the sun and just relaxing. I drank a lot of Croatian wine and beer and ate far too much - but it was nice :)
Here are a couple of photos....
From the square opposite our hotel
In Kotor, Montenegro
Dubrovnik Old Town
From the city walls
Elaphite Islands
So now back to reality. I played tennis last night in an attempt to get back into this exercise malarkey, quite enjoyable given the weather was a bit more pleasant than expected. I also went shopping yesterday and the fridge and freezer are now completely stocked with healthy options. I am going to try and cut down my points for the next few weeks if I can stick to it just to give myself a bit of a kick start. I am actually looking forward to getting back at it. Fingers crossed the damage isn't too hideous on Wednesday....
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