Whoops!

Why did I eat half a large pizza?  That's what I'm asking myself this morning.  I suppose I'm chuffed that I did not eat an entire large pizza though.  But then I followed it up later with two weetabix and a load of sugar piled on top.

Truth is, I made the big mistake of letting myself get too tired.

Also, I've found myself getting upset over my dad again which seems to spark off the comfort eating.

I shall take comfort in the fact that whilst I ate a lot, I didn't binge OTT like I normally do.  Plus I'm back in the swing of it this morning so no several days of stuffing.

Breakfast at the mo has just been a coffee - to be honest, I'm just not hungry this morning - maybe cos I had my breakfast last night haha

Have a fun day all :D

How many calories does typing burn hehe

Seriously, I was so so busy yesterday.  Started at around 0730 and didn't finish until 2000 hours.  But I love it

Alas, I didn't do any Wii - hubby was playing on the Xbox with his friend and we don't have a spare telly.  Going to see if I can connect the Wii to my computer monitor.

I was really hungry last night - could have binged big time but went to bed instead.

Hope today is easier, diet wise I mean hehe  Dinner is going to be a Go Lower Curry with brown rice.

Enjoy your day all!

Only 10 mins

I figure it's Sunday, day of rest, so only done 10 mins of freestep on the Wii.  Didn't want to do more to be honest as I made the mistake of eating first, doh!

I've had a good weekend and am ready to return to working tomorrow.  It's going to be one hectic week, but I'm sure I can find 20 mins for the Wii and I have some Go Lower meals that can easily be put in the microwave whilst I boil up some frozen veg.

Just got to make sure I do make time to eat - if I do not then I'll get a rebound moment and stuff, stuff, stuff hehe

Have a good week all

Mothers

Why is it that when I tell my mother (which is always nagging about my weight) that I've decided to diet she starts trying to sabotage my efforts?  Yesterday, she bought us cakes and tried to convince me it was okay as it was fruit - well it did have a fruit topping so she wasn't lying or anything, but it had a cheesecake filling and pastry underneath said fruit!  Then, she puts out a bowl of posh chocolates.  Needless to say after me refusing and refusing the cake, my mother said I was stubborn.  Well yeah, go me!  In that case stubborn wins the day   The plus side to this is that my mum appears to be getting some of her "spunk" back after my dad died in April and as with all things mum, I forgive her for her need to stuff me with food!

Got home and did 20 mins on the Wii Fit - all step.  Two lots of the Advanced Step then 10 mins of the Free Step on Rhythm 1 fast.  Boy that was tough!  It's weird cos when I start out it seems so easy but it doesn't take long for me to work up a heat.  The thing I love is that it is doable - I've found so many exercises undoable at my level in that I can't do them long enough to start to get warm, but this step is fantastic.  Going to stick at the 20 mins for a few days - just to let my muscles get adapted.

Diet is going swimmingly.  I've had treats but no cheats.

Today will be a peaceful day - may go cinema later but not sure yet.  Hancock looks good though - ooh Will Smith

Berries berries and more berries

Last night we went shopping and I really fancied a treat; and whilst chocolate immediately flew through my mind followed swiftly by a thought of cake, my hubby pointed out this big pack of mixed berries consisting of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and red currants.  Guess what I got hehe  I think my daily fibre went through the roof but I was in heaven (and no I didn't dip them in chocolate haha).  Think I shall treat myself to those mixed berries more often

Managed to do 16 mins on the Wii yesterday, mainly aerobics.  I've unlocked Super Hoola Hoop and have discovered that I so cannot hoola to the right.  Also unlocked the next Step so now go for 6 mins without stopping, yeah!

Going to see mum today and that means going out to lunch.  I plan to have a bowl of soup and a bread roll without butter.

Just had my breakfast of three chicken frankfurters (they are only 70 cals each) and about to have a grapefruit.  I've been eating a grapefruit everyday sliced like you would with oranges.  I like them anyway but I'm hoping that the research article I read is true and they do help you lose weight.  If not, well it's even more Vitamin C.

Have a good day all and be good hehe

I love my Wii

Truly, okay I only did 13 mins on the Wii Fit yesterday but that's 13 mins than I would normally do   I'm building it up slowly and hope to be doing 30 mins every day.  I love the step and can't wait to unlock a longer version as I keep having to redo the same one over and over.  Not tried the muscle exercises or yoga yet though, but I'll get there once I've lost a bit of weight.

Diet going smashingly.  Had a fantastic omelette this morning with 1 tsp olive oil, two eggs and a tbsp of cheddar - yummy yummy!  Getting a tad bored of eggs though so have frankfurters for tomorrow's breakfast.  Got to get that protein in to keep me going until lunchtime hehe.

Have a good day everyone!

Seem to have got over the glitch

I am back on track - in fact, I even used the Wii Fit yesterday   Okay, just 11 minutes but it's better than nothing.  I didn't realise how much I have let myself slip since working from home.  I've gone from walking for 3 hours a day to and from work to sitting on my bum all day - shame on me!  But hey, I can make amends.

Right, I'm aiming to get below that 19 stone mark.  I've not updated my weight on the tracker because frankly, whilst I don't mind seeing fluctuation on the scales, I really dislike seeing graphs going up - call it denial haha

Have a good day everyone!

Thank you :D

A big thank you for all the encouragement.  I'm feeling a lot more positive today and am back on track.

Have dug out the Paul McKenna and will listen to it everyday, even if I do end up falling asleep hehe

Why can't I do this :(

Right, I'm going to sit down tonight and give myself a good pep talk.

The reasons for just eating less are many nevermind those for losing weight:-

1. Less gallstone pain, if any.
2. Less acid reflux.
3. Feel better and lighter - no bloat.
4. No aching joints, etc.

In my life, I have given up smoking and even hard drugs, and here's me now unable to give up unhealthy food.  Surely if I can work through a heroin addiction I can manage food.  But food is necessary, sigh!  It's legal and socially acceptable and is even a great social activity - perhaps that is the problem.  Plus there's the survival instinct - food is essential for life.

But I can control those primitive urges - I can stop myself overeating.  We are not cavemen - there's no need to eat when you can as it is always available.

Right, tomorrow I shall be strong

Day 1

Starting again and this time I have a good reason to lose weight and a deadline to aim for.

My mother won a nice win on the premium bonds and has decided to take my hubby and I on holiday to Tenerife in November.  If I can lose 4 stone or so by then that would be great as I would rather not have to face the embarrassment of having the seatbelt extension.

So back on the wagon today and hoping that when I am tempted I can remind myself of how embarrassed I will feel having to ask for the extension.  Or even worse, being too big for my seat!!!!!