I've just (okay, about an hour ago! lol) finished Davina McCalls 'Power of Three' DVD. I'm actually worried about tomorrow!
Why am I worried?? Well last Sunday I did the warm up, legs and bums section, and cool down... and I was in pain for two or three days!! Well today... I've done the whole DVD!! The warm up, legs and bums section, upper body section, abdominals (with some bum thrown in) section and cool down!! I have to admit I felt it.
I do try, but can't always do the one minute intervals they throw in about three or four times into each section... So if I'm struggling I tend to just walk on the spot, and maybe throw some arm movments in as well, just to get my blood pumping.
Abdominals hurt... and as I was doing them I did think "I'm never going to be able to do this whole DVD without having to relax off a bit" but then I completely changed my mind frameset and started thinking "I've got through the whole DVD - yes I've had to step back a bit, but I've done it.. and if I keep doing it I WILL be able to do it all!".
I feel really good about it... Just hoping I can stay motivated enough to do it again on Thursday.
That's another one of my new 'mindset' things. I usually set my goals too high... Do a certain amount, too soon, too often. I've decided to do this DVD three times a week, that's all. I really think I can do it! Wish me luck!
Why do I do it? I went out for a meal with a friend last Friday. We usually go to one of the pubs and have a sandwich with a side salad etc (according to my eating out book the whole meal isn't usually more then 6 points).
Unfortunately on Friday the kitchen was closed for refurbishment, so we ended up going to Pizza Express. Stupidly I didn't think the meal would be quite as high in points as it is at Pizza Hut because the bases are a lot thinner, and it wasn't greasy or anything. Only when I got home and looked in my eating out book did I realised I'd had more then the days points for dinner!!
I actually felt quite 'positive' about it "Oh well I know not to go there again" etc, and didn't binge... But every day since then - so 5 days now - I've not been able to stick to the plan!! I've picked on biscuits when I'm not hungry, I've had deserts after dinner (when I never have them and am not hungry). I'm eating cakes and biscuits and just too much food in general throughout the day... and I'm not even enjoying it!!!!
I don't savour it and make the most of it, I don't enjoy it when I'm eating it, and I feel sick when I have finished - So why on earth have I done it every day!?? Why did I do it less then an hour ago??
I hate myself for it, and want to stop, but I don't seem to think or care when I'm doing it!
Can anyone help?? Do you have any tips of advice? I am very stressed at work at the minute, but that feels like a cop out, just an excuse. I really don't know what to do to 'fix' myself!! I need to get back on the plan! I love it when I'm on it, and feel so good!
Well I went well over my points today! Had at least twice as many as I'm meant to have. But I'm not going to worry! Basically had a healthy breakfast and lunch - had some biscuits in between (not a whole packet though! YAY Me! Lol)... and then had dinner out with a friend. Went to Pizza Express which was gorgeous - but I didn't realise how high in points they are!! Oh well, I now know for next time to either save points, or just stick to pub grub! lol
I'm not going to let it worry me though - it was just one day off. It may mean that I put weight on, or don't lose as much (I'm half expecting to put weight on anyway as I was on CD, even though only for four days)... But I had a lovely day, didn't binge... I've personally written everything down that I have had - and just because I've had a lot of points doesn't mean I'm going to think "stuff it" and continue chowing down food.
To be honest I think this is quite a healthy view to have. I've looked through my eating out guide, and have an idea of which places are best to avoid, or prepare for. Next time I think we may go Italian... Sometimes we go out every Friday, sometimes we don't. I don't actually see the harm in going out and enjoying a meal - it's not every day!
It's bizarre. Before I would have beaten myself up for it. Called myself a pig, or binged for the rest of the evening - but I still feel in control. It's a fantastic feeling!
Sorry, just wanted to share that with everyone! lol Even going over my daily points by so much - I'm still focussing on the positive!
Well it's my 5th day on WW (although technically my 3rd day as I weigh myself on Mondays). I'm doing well, sticking to it, and not cheating at all!! I've considered it a couple of times ("Oh it doesn't matter if I go over by 2 points today, I can make up for it later in the week" or "One bad days isn't too bad, why don't I just have all those biscuits/cakes/chocolates"), but I've 'refused' each time!
Thank you very much for the comments Leanne and Cat, every little word of encouragement really helps. For those of you who aren't too sure what the CD is, then you can find more information here: http://www.cambridge-diet.com/. Very basically I had three 'shakes' a day which was a maximum of approximately 450kcal.
I'm really 'enjoying' WW. I think it's just more suited to me... I will get around to actually doing some exercise dvds at some stage, but at the moment I'm quite happy with a gradual weight lost (1 - 1.5 lbs a week)... Will see how I do on Monday!
Also, for anyone who would like a forum to chat on about Weight Loss - whichever program you're following, MiniMins is fantastic.
Well I've stuck to Weight Watchers for 2 days now. It was difficult to try and count on Friday because I had already speant half the day on CD, so I just started afresh on Saturday.
My weight is going to look like it has dropped a lot, but that's because my last weigh in was on Tuesday evening, fully clothed. Now it's going to be Monday mornings, naked! lol
Also, I have to admit to weighing myself when I was on CD (every day I was on it, oops). I've actually put on 2lb since I came off it... a bit worried about how much more I'll put on, but I'm going to stick to WW and review my total weight loss at the end of the month. As it is, I'm actually expecting to be heavier this week anyway as it's TOTM!
I hope I don't continue putting on weight. I know I should have eased back into eating after completely fasting for nearly four days, I'm not sure how much my metabolism dropped - also my body needs to 'replenish' my glycogen stores (or whatever they're called).
Oh well, I'm keeping on it, I know that it's going to take my body a little time to get back into the swing of things, I just need to be patient - not my strong point!
I just couldn't do it! I felt sick, dizzy, hungry and depressed all day, and I thought - this isn't worth it. I weighed (no pun intended) up all the pros and cons and have decided to come off CD. I've suffered from depression before, I don't want to go back there.
I'm weighing myself Monday morning and I'm back on Weight Watchers as of tomorrow! I can have 22 points a day, and I've been out food shopping with my dad and bought the food for the week. It's going to be a proper, well balanced, healthy diet! We've bought plenty of vegetables, and some fruit! Even if I only have 3 or 4 portions of fruit and veg a day that will be an improvement.
I'm also going to keep track of what I'm eating - probably on here to give me that little bit more motivation! After a week or so I'm going to introduce exercise, I would go walking but the winter has suddenly arrived so that's out. I have Davinas 'Power of Three' work out so will try doing that three times a week.
I think that this is better suited to me, I have already lost 47lbs on it, I just needed to find the will power to stick to it again. I've got that now - if I can completely go without food for nearly four days, then I can easily eat healthily and limit my treats!
Well day two for me! I'm so happy I've got this far, last time I tried LL (a few months ago) I gave up at lunch on the first day!
I'm getting lots of support at work which is good, they're all proud/impressed that I'm on day two, and are just as excited as me to seeing the results soon!
I had a bit of a headache again today, but I just took a couple of painkillers and got on with work. Am currently on my 4th litre of water, no doubt I'll have another few glasses at home this evening as well.
What I'm finding most difficult is the habit of eating. Today and yesterday I've found myself 'looking forward' to dinner when I get home, and then realising I don't have any! Also last night when watching the tv i saw an advert for the new Pringles and I really wanted some. However I know I don't need them! Everytime I feel a little hungry I just have some water and it goes away.
What is keeping me going is, if I had stuck to LL when I started, I'd be down by now! In four months I hope to be down and start going through the plans to increase calories and reintroduce food!
We had 'book club' delivered to work today, and I've ordered the Jamie Oliver cookbook. I loved looking through and seeing the different recipes and am going to make a new one every weekend for my dad (I can't cook, so it might not be fantastic lol). I'm really looking forward to trying them myself once I'm down and eating again!
As much as I fancy and want food - I want to lose the weight more!
Well I'm nearly through the day!! I'm really happy... I tried Lighter Life a few months ago and gave up at lunch time!
I'm feeling a bit headachey and light headed at the minute, but think that's more to do with trouble sleeping rather then the diet!
So far today I have had two packs and 4 litres of water. I had a cappuccino one for breakfast and mid morning (I split it into two and added it to mugs of black coffee). That was scrummy. Then at lunch I had the Spicy Tomato Soup, which was also delicious. I'm planning on having chocolate mint in an hour or so.
I have to admit I'm finding the evening a bit more difficult. I'm at home and all I can think about is food. When I got in and smelt my dads dinner I even considered doing the 790 plan, but I'm sticking with this and seeing how it goes.
I found it quite difficult without milk in my coffee, but I've added Sweetex to the last two so that has helped.
Anyway, I'm off to try and keep myself busy! Think I might have an early night tonight!
Well the beginning of my journey on the Cambridge Diet anyway. Already I have lost nearly 50lbs just by cutting back, sometimes following Weight Watchers. Mostly I think it's because I stopped having take aways EVERY day!! lol
I'm going to see my CD Counsellor tomorrow evening, with my mum. I'm really glad that my mum is going to be doing this with me, it's really going to help us both being able to support each other, and have someone else who understands what we're going through!
I'm feeling a bit worried, I have to admit... I always seem to fail at everything I try - I'm not sure I've ever finished anything! But I'm really determined that this time I'm going to succeed. I AM going to stick to it, and I AM going to get to my goal weight (10st)! Hopefully I'll be down 3 stone by Christmas!
I can't wait to be able to get back into size 12 clothes again!! Hopefully I'll be doing that soon!
