02/02/2010 21:55
Another week
I surprised myself this week and I am ever so slightly proud! I thought I would give up this week after trying so hard the week before and losing zilch. But I actually felt even more determined and went back to weighing my portion sizes. It was quite an eye opener its amazing how you can delude yourself- my small bananas are actually medium bananas and my pasta portions were 4.5 points and not the 3 I had been counting. I am so happy I lost another 3lbs this week and I am also starting to believe that I can do this, I also feel much better on the inside if you know what I mean, more energetic, more positive, more ME.
01/26/2010 18:52
Stayed the same
Well it was bound to happen. I stuck to my points religously I went to the gym, swam, walked and what happened I stayed the same. I am so dissapointed feel its all hopeless. But.. I will not give in I will stay focused and look at my portion sizes maybe thats where I am falling down.
01/20/2010 10:19
Week 2
I have given up on thinking I am going to have the time to blog every day, so aiming for one a week. I have had a fairly good week. Was very good up till Saturday evening. I went swimming and was quite surprised that I managed 40 lengths in 30 mins- not record breaking but good for a poor old very overweight granny, lol. That was on friday- I then fell into the wine trap, on saturday. Trouble is when alcohol comes in the door my diet goes out of the window! 2 glasses and i am scratching around in cupboards looking for the 'naughty' snacks. Sunday was family day, my daughter and her brood came and we enjoyed a lovely sunday lunch. I pointed it all though and stuck to my points. Monday I met an old friend in Wetherspoons for lunch and I researched beforehand so I knew that their 5 bean chilli with tortillas and rice was only 7.5 points.. and it was scrummy. Once again I am afraid the wine took its toll- reading this I am beginning to sound like I need alcoholics anonymous
not extrapounds!
I did go to the gym Monday morning, still very limited as to what I can do with my dodgy leg but managed 20 minutes on the treadmill on a slow speed- and hey a little has to be better than nothing at all.
Weigh in day Tuesday, I always get so nervous before weighing in - anyway phew 2lbs off.
(I got away with the wine, thank you God).. I promise to be much better this week...
01/14/2010 00:20
Stressed....
Just had a real crappy day at work. My dear supervisor monitored a couple of my calls and I got a tickin off for saying 'bye' instead of goodbye and for not using the callers name at least twice!
I am mortified (NOT) how will I manage to sleep tonight?
Then to top it all my dear OH had cooked fish in the microwave and not wiped it out so I had to put my supper on hold till I had cleaned up after him- he is out bowling, good job really I think I might shout at him if he was here.
Thank heaven for the dogs, they still love me ..
Think I had better go to bed before I resort to a fridge raid.....Sorry to everyone who may read this just needed to sound off.
01/12/2010 16:20
My dieting week
Just posted my weight loss on Raspberrys Easter Challenge. Pleased to say I lost 3lbs. I was so nervous at my weigh in, you would have thought I would be used to it now-I have been a member for so long lol.
I have to say I quite enjoyed my week of healthy eating. Have had lots of no point soup to help fill me up. Already feel I have so much more energy, my leg is still sore from my unintentional slide on the ice!! Hopefully I shall be able to start doing some walking soon, but I am not going to venture out till the ice is all gone as I cannot afford to slip over again. Maybe swimming would be a safer option.
01/07/2010 23:39
2010 - Back Again
This year no excuses.
I enjoy eating healthily, I choose to do this for myself.
A life coach advised me to make sure the first thing I say to myself in the morning is ' I can do this, I will suceed' and to repeat this back to myself at least 6 times. It sounds silly but it does seem to work..
07/03/2009 12:31
Same again
Once again my weight has stayed the same! I know why - I am being very good and sticking to my points-most days. Then I go out, socialise, have a couple of drinks, something to eat and I've blown it again. Last week we visited my stepson and family and because we left theirs late we popped into local wetherspoons for a bite to eat I choose the gourmet burger, thought it wouldnt be too bad after all you get a bit of salad with it! Shock Horror 36 points!! and that doesnt count the 2 pints of beer (It was a hot day)...
So noone to blame but me. I must learn to manage my socail life , still have fun without blowing the diet....any tips?
06/23/2009 19:51
Chickened Out
I chickened out - I did not go for my weigh in cos when I got on the scales at home they said I weighed the same -actually I think I might have gained a 1lb, but by leaning precariously to the left I could make them read a 1lb lighter
Who am I foolin?
I decided to go to the gym and I did do a good work out and booked myself an appointment with the very lovely Peter for Thursday morning for a re-program
. I love my new shift pattern which means I work longer hours on the days I work but get 6 days off in between. I seem to have loads more time to myself.
Lovely weather today took the dogs for a long walk this afternoon, now chillin watching Wimbledon and wondering if my tennis raquet is still at the top of the wardrobe gathering dust somewhere. I used to love tennis but not sure the dodgy ankle could cope with me running around on it yet.
Anyway I am going to go to the gym early tomorrow then go into town and get weighed at a different meeting. Might even have a browse around the shops.
I like being a lady of leisure!!!
06/22/2009 19:44
Weigh in tomorrow
Tuesday is my weigh day and I am dreading it. I have not had a brilliant week and have consumed more alcohol than I should have. Most of it yesterday! Hence the headache today.
I really should go to the gym tonight but I am afraid my energy level is zilch. Managed to lose 3lb last week but I think I will have put them all back on again this week. This seems to be a recurring pattern for me.
Took the dogs for a walk through the woods yesterday, its quite hilly and the uneven ground has made my ankle swell so thats not helping my low mood.
