So I've lost another lb. Only one though, I really could do with stepping this up a bit. So I'm going to continue my drinking water lots, whilst incorporating my task for this week which is 30 mins of exercise a day. And I am going to eat SO well this week and really plan everything very hard!
I did a little workout session the other day with dumbells which includes workouts that you'd do in "Body Pump" classes (might be called something different elsewhere). So anyway I did about 5 mins sit ups, 5 mins work on my biceps and triceps and shoulder muscles, and then 5 mins lunges and squats. Honestly I then tries walking downstairs to have a drink and my legs were like jelly. Though I love that feeling as then I know it's really worked. So even though that was only a small workout it's much better than nothing and I am really going to up my game this week! Tonight I'm going to work super super hard and do 30-45 mins of this workout, with some aerobics included.
So anyway that's my task for the week. I have decided to add a new task every week so that things don't become boring for me and to add some variety to my lifestyle. My WW leader is so sweet. She offered to let me use her free gym pass so hopefully one day this week I'll get the chance to go! Haven't been to a gym for AGES!!
So hope you're all doing well. I want to lose 2lb by next week. Wonder if I can?
SO tonight is the night again.. the dreaded weigh in! I am really concerned because I have been drinking so much water this past week and I've read that drinking lots can cause you to look like you've gained weight on the scales! So perhaps I shouldn't expect miracles this week, but I have exercised more and drank SO much water! Well anyway we'll just have to see how it goes. I don't want my book to look bad though, I may gain weight all because of how much fluid I have inside me! Very nervous right now.
Anyway take care all. I shall be on tonight to let you all know how it goes, whether it be good news or bad news!
I just had the most YUMMY lunch I've had in a while. Chopped up peppers and moshrooms cooked in a frying pan with fry-lite, mixed with chopped tomatoes, garlic, italian herbs, and Weight Watchers mozarella and rocket pasta sauce on taglIiatele pasta! Then I was a bit cheeky and had grated cheese on top. It was so yummy and so healthy!
I had quite a naughty day yesterday. I was home alone for the evening and it was so incredibly boring I just snakced and snacked an went WAY over points for the day. So I'm trying to make up for it today! Being really good!
My weigh in is tomorrow. Am a little nervous as I really would like to start pushing that stone marker soon really. But I don't think I've been strict enough to deserve it really. I really need to exercise more I think. That will be next weeks task.. to do something every day for 30 minutes, whether it's go for a walk or go dancing or maybe even something a bit more exhilerating! But for now the water drinking is going well. I keep a 0.75litre bottle on my desk and keep filling it up as soon as it's empty. So far today I've had 3 refils already which makes 2.5 litres before lunch. I wonder though if it'll make me retain water again and I'll put on weight?! Help!
Anyway have a good day all.. I hope things are going well for all of you so far!
So today was my day off and we have walked so so so much!! My feet are so sore, so I'm typing to you now whilst my lovely boyfriend is giving me a foot massage.. ahh the life! Think I've been quite naughty today though. For lunch had a Subway 6" Teriyaki Chicken with cheese. It was nice and according to my book only about 7 points so I just have to try really hard with dinner not to go overboard! I'm still drinking lots of water, except the downside is that when you're out for the day it's hard when you keep needing to go to the toilet every ten minutes :-) but it will benefit me in the end I know. We are off out tonight to visit my boyfriend's brother and partner and they are making my favourite.. spaghetti bolognaise made with quorn mince. It's so healthy and yummy at the same time. They are being really health conscious too at the moment so it's really helpful for when we visit.
I have decided now that I have to stop worrying about figures on the scales. Normally I'd be upset with anything under 2 lbs but now I have to realise that any loss is a loss and that what I am doing for myself is really good for my body and I need to stop expecting it all to drop off straight away!
So I hope you're all having a lovely sunny monday, I have really enjoyed my day off today, hoping for a few more days off soon! Take care all x x x x
Not feeling so good about today. I ate quite a breakfast and lunch even though I knew I was going to be having a BBQ dinner and pudding this evening. I think I was healthy with my choices but still I know today I have really gone over my points, and I drank quite a bit of alcohol too which is packed with calories! I need to stop that, I drank nothing for the first three weeks and I drank loads on Friday night and then quite a bit tonight it's just not going to help me! Think I might be in for a disappointing result on Thursday, though I wonder if there is time to turn things around!
On the plus side I have been very strict with my water consumption. I have spent the whole day with either a glass or bottle of water permanently in my hand and filled up and soon as I've drank it all. I'm hoping that increasing my water intake will a) make me more healthy b) help me lose weight and c) generally improve my skin appearance. I think generally these are the benefits from drinking lots of water so hopefully it won't be too long till I see them. I just have to stop drinking caffeine and alcohol as it is counteracting the whole point of drinking the water! Hmmm I find this whole weightloss thing a bit weird to be honest, you have a really good week and lose nothing, you then have a terrible week and lose lots more. I just never know how it is going to go for me. Maybe I just have to take it as it comes and know that it is a long process and that even if I have a week where I stay the same or maybe put on a little, as long as I get back on plan and continue to look forwards (or downwards should I say?!) then I will reach my goal in the end.
Just stay focused!!! Anyway, that's my offload for the evening. Take care all - I will try and get the time tomorrow if I can to write to you all and see how you are. I feel a bit greedy sometimes, I get such lovely comments from people and then get distracted and forget to actually write something back.. so sorry if that's you! You're all fab. Take care all x x x x x
So today is my first day off for a while from work and as it's a bank holiday weekend this week.. I get TWO days off! It's 11am and I've just woken up...usually I get up at 8.30am..even on my days off for some reason. But I've just woken up and I feel really hungry, so I'm going to pop downstairs and have something really filling for breakfast.. maybe some porridge. I don't know why but I always feel hungry when I wake up, but I'm eating enough! I wonder why I feel this way every morning!
Also can anyone help me. I've been doing this for almost 4 weeks now.. I wonder at what stage you start to feel a difference. I've already felt I feel better within myself, have more energy and just feel more healthy in general which is great, but when will I feel like I've actually lost something, like when will my clothes start feeling big on me? Anyone have any idea or is it unique to the person? It's such a long time since I lost weight I can't remember!
Anyway I hope you are all having a good weekend! I am hopefully going to drag my lazy boyfriend out for the day maybe walking or cycling.. something active I'm sure! Have fun, take care x x x x
Okay I am actually really surprised with how I am doing this! EVERYTIME I diet I have ten days of success then a really bad few days and i can NEVER go back to how I was at the beginning of the diet! BUT this time I again had 2 great weeks of being healthy, then one awful week of being really naughty and just eating unhealthily, and for some reason I am back on plan again! This NEVER happens.. usually I'd binge and go crazy and just wouldn't stop until 6 months down the line I'd feel fat again, probably half a stone heavier and start the cycle all over again.
So anyway I'm really pleased to be back on plan, working hard and hopefully will get the results I want this week! My task this week is to drink lots. At WW meeting on Thursday the topic was water and how it can help weight loss so that is my goal this week. To drink the recommended amount and more if I can!! I really am enjoying this plan!
Okay sometimes I am going to have to ask gross questions but I really need some advice. I have put on a lot of weight in not a very long time (like 2 st in a year) I am FINALLY doing something about it and quite proud of what I have achieved already but I really want to know all of you who have been-there-done-that if losing weight makes stretch marks go away? I obviously gained some really bad ones on the sides of my hips and at the top of my legs and I am so self concious of them! I don't want to lose lots of weight and to still be left with these horrible red marks over my body! Please help if you know, or any suggestions that WILL get rid of them (except surgery!)
Well I wasn't sure I'd go to weigh-in today as I was sure I'd have put on weight and would feel so rubbish.. even though I was totally prepared to have put on weight after all the rubbish I've had this week! Anyway I decided I'd drag my butt along and at least go for some motivation and oh my gosh... I've LOST 1.5lbs. But I thought I'd been SO bad!! I didn't snack much but I had 2 roast dinners and 2 chinese take-outs this week!! Anyway it must have been a fluke but still it has motivated me beyond belief!! So I have just been food shopping with my new WW cook book that I bought today and have just made a deliciously healthy pasta dish from it....So week 4 is off to a good start! And also I am now down over half a stone (7lbs) which is a first milestone, the first of many!
Wish me luck for next week, how are you all? Take care x x x
SO the last few days I have been really quite naughty with my eating, eating too much to often and the wrong things. BUT there is a very thick line that has been drawn undeneath those days and I am pleased to say that today I have been very healthy and stuck to what I SHOULD be eating. I am certain I will either have stayed the same or have gained this week but I have enjoyed myself a little and will have to pay for that! I won't be annoyed. My biggest problem is the lack of food at home. I find when I have hardly any food I tend to pick at whatever's there (which is normally my boyfriends biscuits and whatever rubbish he lives on) So either tonight or tomorrow I will do a BIG food shop and buy all my favourite healthy foods and some WeightWatchers snacks! I really hope I can keep up eating healthily and come back next week with a really positive loss.. or should I say a negative one!!
