Today I took my older daughter and two of her friends to see Bratz at the Nottingham Ice Arena. I had noticed the advert months ago and not told her about it so it was a nice surprise nearer the time. She like most little girls loves Bratz and has a collection of the various sorts available (a marketers dream as one of my friends often tells me!).
I got a bit of an insight into what you do when you are 5/6yrs as the girls were dressed in Bratz T-Shirts, had hand bags and one girl even had a mirror and lipstick! MMMMMM? That's another issues for another day! They all chatted away, hyper off the scale with excitement and giggled almost constantly. It was a real thrill to see my daughter act like this and be happy as I don't always see this side of her, or maybe I'm too busy to see it.
The concert was fab, we had great seats and plenty of tat was bought for all (£15 per child not including the tickets!!!!!) I know I completely spoiled them but they were really well behaved and I enjoyed doing it for them.
On a practical LL note I took a selection of snacks and drinks for them and a large bottle of water and a bar for me. Again it makes you realise how much I could of eaten had I not been on LL.
I also bought a copy of Zest magazine as I noticed it had a runners plan in it. I could not find mine from last year when I started training for Race For Life (didn't do in the end) so thought would start this again soon as I managed a few weeks carrying more weight. Should be easier, I hope. Any tips Lesley?
Friday, 13 April 2007
Tuesday, 10 April 2007
Day 33 - Life on Mars?
Did anybody like the ending for Life on Mars? To be honest for the second series only watched the first few as lost interest.
Back at work today, not as bad as built it up as. Was on duty but all manageable tasks and reasonable demands. Glad only one more day to go, although days off are packed to rafters of things to do.
Thanks for the support following my bad day yesterday. It's over now, and a few more days into week 5 which is no bad thing. I have weighed myself today and think lost a few pounds but will have to wait and see. I know I shouldn't but needed a bit of motivation.
Had a positive comment today from somebody I used to work with who not seen me for some months or more. At first she made some comment about whether I was pregnant as had I now realise very baggy top on. She then said I had lost weight and quizzed me as to why was wearing the clothes I had on as basically they did nothing for me. I took the comments in the spirit they were intended and later looked in the mirror and also agreed I looked like a right bag of washing. I ironed a blouse this morning as was happy enough it fastened and had some room in compared to the last time I had it on. However to be fair it had too much room in it which made me look even bigger although lost some weight.
Think after it's been in the wash, another item for charity. Also had on a skirt not had on for a while, it kept moving around all day. Think can get some more wear out of that, but very happy I am getting smaller.
Off to bed to look at free boots magazine and am too tired to go through wardrobe now. Maybe save that for when feeling low again.
Note - This week I am craving bread!
Back at work today, not as bad as built it up as. Was on duty but all manageable tasks and reasonable demands. Glad only one more day to go, although days off are packed to rafters of things to do.
Thanks for the support following my bad day yesterday. It's over now, and a few more days into week 5 which is no bad thing. I have weighed myself today and think lost a few pounds but will have to wait and see. I know I shouldn't but needed a bit of motivation.
Had a positive comment today from somebody I used to work with who not seen me for some months or more. At first she made some comment about whether I was pregnant as had I now realise very baggy top on. She then said I had lost weight and quizzed me as to why was wearing the clothes I had on as basically they did nothing for me. I took the comments in the spirit they were intended and later looked in the mirror and also agreed I looked like a right bag of washing. I ironed a blouse this morning as was happy enough it fastened and had some room in compared to the last time I had it on. However to be fair it had too much room in it which made me look even bigger although lost some weight.
Think after it's been in the wash, another item for charity. Also had on a skirt not had on for a while, it kept moving around all day. Think can get some more wear out of that, but very happy I am getting smaller.
Off to bed to look at free boots magazine and am too tired to go through wardrobe now. Maybe save that for when feeling low again.
Note - This week I am craving bread!
Monday, 9 April 2007
Day 32 - Feel Crap!
Should of been in bed hours ago as feel very tired and generally feel crap. Not ill, but just not myself.
I know it's work Tuesday so wonder if a bit of it is about being back when had such fun pottering around with my family. On a positive note would of ordered a takeaway to console myself after probably eating my way through many hunks of bread with butter during the day, not forgetting huge bits of cheese! Actually realising this has made me feel a little better.
Have just made vanilla ice-cream. Think I added too much water as does not taste too strong. Not sure whether to throw it or not. Am going to bed with my LL book to remind myself how far have come and make sure drink all the water Tuesday. Not sure had enough today.
I know it's work Tuesday so wonder if a bit of it is about being back when had such fun pottering around with my family. On a positive note would of ordered a takeaway to console myself after probably eating my way through many hunks of bread with butter during the day, not forgetting huge bits of cheese! Actually realising this has made me feel a little better.
Have just made vanilla ice-cream. Think I added too much water as does not taste too strong. Not sure whether to throw it or not. Am going to bed with my LL book to remind myself how far have come and make sure drink all the water Tuesday. Not sure had enough today.
Sunday, 8 April 2007
Day 31 - Play House Heaven
Today I have spent most of the day pottering in the garden and painting inside and out the girls playhouse. It's light pink inside, Blue with white contrast on the outside, and the inside of the door is a slightly darker pink. I really really enjoyed getting lost in doing this for my babies, the only irritation was them wanting to know if it was ready and trying to visit me while I was up the ladder. How dare they want to play in it. Will be all dry and ready for them Monday.
Our friend popped round early evening and brought the girls an easter pressie and eggs (he is a great God Father to them). Anyway, our usual 'RITUAL' when he pops round as we don't get to see him too often is we share a takeaway when the girls have gone to bed.
I could of easily just ignored this, but asked him to stay and have a takeaway, well asked Hubby to. Not sure what he said but by the time I came back in with the menus hubby had told him I would not be eating, so I told him a bit about LL. He is easy going so made no odds to him. To be honest I had on very baggy painting clothes so not the best outfit to show him how much I had already lost even though I still fished for compliments!
They opted for a Pizza Hut set menu (mine & hubby's usual, or should I say one of the many 'usual'! especially the spicy crunch chicken. Well they ate it, I drank water and later had a chicken pack. To be honest I even surprised myself how easy this was for me.
I look forward of course to my occasional take away in the future, but I am determined not to return to them as a regular occurrences or more importantly to console and comfort me for a rough day.
Also had a great time out last night with the girls. Thought was going to get thrown out a few times when added some St Clements in the bars to soda water, but apart from that really enjoyed it. I seem to have a new problem, advice needed if have any.
Friend said she felt bad drinking alcohol when I wasn't, even though I said I was having a good time and didn't need anything. Not sure if I have already said this but really not missing alcohol and it's great being able to drive into town, park and then drive home again without hassle of a taxi or wondering if had too many units to drive home. Thinking about it, it feel quite liberating. They wanted to know when I could drink again!
Our shopping trip to Leeds for the day once we each reach a certain goal has now turned into an overnight & shopping! Not sure how I feel about this. Evey time we go away we have always, always had an adventure. It's never planned, but we seem to attract or find action. Not opposed to yet another adventure to add to our history but wonder if it will be the same with no alcohol. MMMM, will have to think about this one. I know seem to be contradicting self here in terms of alcohol.
Today's Food pack Heaven is choc one with a little Fruits of Forest made into a thick dessert. Why have I never tried it before. Just think how creative we will all be once we have more ingredients! LOL
Bed time now. Need my energy for more Garden Centres, planting and possibly make some playhouse curtains.
Sam xx
Our friend popped round early evening and brought the girls an easter pressie and eggs (he is a great God Father to them). Anyway, our usual 'RITUAL' when he pops round as we don't get to see him too often is we share a takeaway when the girls have gone to bed.
I could of easily just ignored this, but asked him to stay and have a takeaway, well asked Hubby to. Not sure what he said but by the time I came back in with the menus hubby had told him I would not be eating, so I told him a bit about LL. He is easy going so made no odds to him. To be honest I had on very baggy painting clothes so not the best outfit to show him how much I had already lost even though I still fished for compliments!
They opted for a Pizza Hut set menu (mine & hubby's usual, or should I say one of the many 'usual'! especially the spicy crunch chicken. Well they ate it, I drank water and later had a chicken pack. To be honest I even surprised myself how easy this was for me.
I look forward of course to my occasional take away in the future, but I am determined not to return to them as a regular occurrences or more importantly to console and comfort me for a rough day.
Also had a great time out last night with the girls. Thought was going to get thrown out a few times when added some St Clements in the bars to soda water, but apart from that really enjoyed it. I seem to have a new problem, advice needed if have any.
Friend said she felt bad drinking alcohol when I wasn't, even though I said I was having a good time and didn't need anything. Not sure if I have already said this but really not missing alcohol and it's great being able to drive into town, park and then drive home again without hassle of a taxi or wondering if had too many units to drive home. Thinking about it, it feel quite liberating. They wanted to know when I could drink again!
Our shopping trip to Leeds for the day once we each reach a certain goal has now turned into an overnight & shopping! Not sure how I feel about this. Evey time we go away we have always, always had an adventure. It's never planned, but we seem to attract or find action. Not opposed to yet another adventure to add to our history but wonder if it will be the same with no alcohol. MMMM, will have to think about this one. I know seem to be contradicting self here in terms of alcohol.
Today's Food pack Heaven is choc one with a little Fruits of Forest made into a thick dessert. Why have I never tried it before. Just think how creative we will all be once we have more ingredients! LOL
Bed time now. Need my energy for more Garden Centres, planting and possibly make some playhouse curtains.
Sam xx
Saturday, 7 April 2007
Day 30 - Weigh In!
This is a great diet! Never before have I expected so much and it has actually delivered.
This week I have lost 3 1/4 Ibs taking me just over
1 Stone and 7 Pounds in 30 days.
How Brill is that? I feel sure with any other diet I would of : -
- Cheated;
- Lost approx 7Ibs;
- Already feeling bored; and
- Not been analysing my attitude to food.
Today in the group there was only three of us and our LLC (holidays etc, people weighed and went). We still had a good sessions looking at various issues one of which was eating during abstinence!!!! the LLC advised that in her previous group most of them (think it's developers) were eating, were not in ketosis and even put on weight. I asked my LLC if everybody eventually eats? She said no, and talked about a women who has lost so much weight in 4 months (think 5/6 stone) who is so positive. She never ate during the plan. To be honest I am glad this discussion is out in the open and it's given me renewed confidence to continue without feeling it's inevitable that I will eat. Still need to take one day at a time but blimey I am on day 30!
On another really positive note, some of my friends wanted to catch up today/tonight. I wasn't looking forward to it as just wanted to chill out at home with my family in the garden. I wanted to help put up the girls playhouse which we took from our old house, and this time paint inside and generally make it as good as new again. (we moved last July and it's been flat packed ever since). Anyway I phoned one of my friends after today's class and she was so considerate about wanting to know what I wanted to do. I said I was happy to go out into town and have my fizzy water, could do with a chat and see them. As before when time comes for the normal 'RITUAL' of a curry I will go home. Friend said will happily take something home rather than eat out. Felt really pleased that they taking on board what I am doing, and as a consequence can go and paint playhouse and also go out for a few drinks tonight.
Now, what shall I wear? I did contemplate nipping to a shop to see if could find a cheap and cheerful outfit, but to be honest my wardrobe is hardly empty.
I hope you all have a good Easter and weight loss. Thank you for the great and supportive comments on my ramblings. Hopefully will catch up with everybodys BLOGS over the break.
Take Care
Sam xx
Tuesday, 3 April 2007
Day 26 - More Tabasco?
No pearls of wisdom today, just a straight forward diary.
Hubby been shopping and bought me a red Tabasco, and two other things of same ilk for me to try. One unfortunately has papaya in it, so assume that's out. The other seems OK, and he said was half the price of Tabasco so will give it a go. Hubby doing shopping for the third week running is a real positive as after an initial rant (to be honest been saying this for ages!) he has taken full responsibility for shopping for food, planing his own meals and getting stuff in for the kids. Prior to LL this was such a bind for me. I mostly did shop on the net to get it delivered (as well as many trips to shops for extras!!!) but at the end of day I was always responsible for everybodys meal planning and generally cooking it. As you can imagine I love food but even while doing the Food Doctor Diet, and hubby enjoyed the food, I felt so dam responsible alllllllllll the time. This seemed to spill into everything.
Anyway, I'm glad he is doing the shop and moves something off my list.
Another day followed on the program, and read some great Blogs today. Thanks everybody for the support.
Off to bed now for a proper early night, well will look at a few magazines which arrived today but at least less time getting square eyes on the computer.
Ps. Wore a old skirt to work today which loose instead of being so tight looks as if I am still pregnant! Maybe after get to 1st 7Ibs will move a few clothes in and out of wardrobe.
Monday, 2 April 2007
Day 25 - Who Would of Thought This!
If my calculations are correct, I have bloody made it to day 25!
That does feel like a milestone and is easier for me to digest rather than 100 days!!!!!
Today I have worked at home, been productive and loved being able to collect my girls without the full on battle of trying to get out the office and living in traffic on the way home.
Something I have realised is that I easily stuck to the packs, did not wander to the fridge once and was not tempted to deviate. There would of been no witnesses! I must start to see this is an achievement, as even on another form of diet I think I would of been in and out the kitchen more times than a fiddlers elbow. Even if managed to convince myself it was all within the rules of that particular diet.
This week I have mostly had in my head the words of my LLC. She said on this diet, you do not get hungry and does not actually believe anybody who says they are hungry. This keeps playing in my mind when I think I need a meal. It has been helpful as it seems to shake me back to reality and I try and work out if it's time for a pack or I need to take my mind of food.
Today been emailing with friends, and some have been asking how the diet is going. They are mostly interested in the counselling. I gave them a snippet from this weeks sessions on how I have interpreted it (you've seen it here first!LOL). One friend then talked about going to the shop at the weekend for one bar of choc, but instead came away with bag full of choc including large Easter egg. Needless to say she felt like crap when she viewed wrappers the next day. Now this women is slim, and shows us all it does not matter what size we all are, the emotions/binge/you name it get us all one way or another.
She asked if LL have or will give me the answer? I hope I replied correctly and said something along the lines.....
- Maintenance will gives us support when we return to food, but ultimately the answer lies with us as individuals. That LL is personally giving me the space to try and understand why I eat when full/not hungry and also how some of my habits and ideas are linked to either childhood or other experiences. I said that to be honest I may well always have food demons, but I hope knowing where they come from will help me face them logically rather than just following a conventional diet and eventually failing.
Time for the last pack of the day, you've guessed it something with Tabasco.
See Ya
PS. has anybody got/know anybody who has a FIT BUG? See link . http://www.fitbug.com/uk.consumer,fl,4
I just fancy one so can see progress online, but am already spending a small fortune on this so would welcome any comments or reviews first
Thanks Sam
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