Ooops I am a little late in sharing my weigh in results, so this is just a quickie to let you all know at this week...
I lost 1lb.
That takes my total loss to 9.5lbs.
Not bad for one month. I have had a few dodgy days already since weigh in so not predicting anything special this week. A loss would be good. Anything less and I will be very disappointed in myself.
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Sunday 22 January 2012
#12 - Week 3 Weigh In Results
Hello everyone.
I've had a busy week so not had a chance to come by md week to update anything.
So, this week's results:
3lb loss!!! :D
Very happy with that after the disappointment of the small loss last week. That takes the total lost to 8 1/2lbs. Not bad for 3 weeks work.
I have had a couple of shaky days nothing major, just not as careful as usual so I will have to be careful this coming week.
In other news I have decided to bite the bullet and start up my driving lessons again. I took my test back in 2005 twice but obviously failed. I think I might have passed the second time around but a week or so before the test my instructor went off on long term sick so I was left wth a new instructor in a different car with little adjustment time. I think it threw me completely before the test.
So my other mission this year is to get my driving licence sorted out once and for all. I hate being in my 32nd year and still reliant on other drivers and public transport to get around!
Wish me luck on that...I am convinced I will fail!
Much love
Emma
xxx
I've had a busy week so not had a chance to come by md week to update anything.
So, this week's results:
3lb loss!!! :D
Very happy with that after the disappointment of the small loss last week. That takes the total lost to 8 1/2lbs. Not bad for 3 weeks work.
I have had a couple of shaky days nothing major, just not as careful as usual so I will have to be careful this coming week.
In other news I have decided to bite the bullet and start up my driving lessons again. I took my test back in 2005 twice but obviously failed. I think I might have passed the second time around but a week or so before the test my instructor went off on long term sick so I was left wth a new instructor in a different car with little adjustment time. I think it threw me completely before the test.
So my other mission this year is to get my driving licence sorted out once and for all. I hate being in my 32nd year and still reliant on other drivers and public transport to get around!
Wish me luck on that...I am convinced I will fail!
Much love
Emma
xxx
Sunday 15 January 2012
#11 - Week 2 Weigh In Results
Hello all.
Well I weighed in this morning and the result?
1 lb loss.
I am really disappointed with the results today. I was hoping for at least 2 lbs after another good week but have been left feeling a little despondent.
I know I should be happy with any loss but I can't help compare myself now to myself two years ago The weight fell off me so quickly. I guess I am feeling down about it because I worked hard this week. I realise the pizza I had last Saturday might have caught up with me this week so I should be more careful. Other than that I had a good week food wise this week. I made good choices and enjoyed a variety of meals over the last 6 days.
Oh well onwards and downwards...another good week needed. I think today will be a write off though. I ended up at my mother's for Sunday dinner. Unfortunately my veggie option was a cheese and vegetable pie. I maybe should have taken some quorn fillets instead but seeing as though the food was already bought with me in mind by my brother's girlfriend I would have felt very ungrateful. I can syn the pie which is no great deal but I fear it will be very high in syns. Also, despite the rest of the plate being full of syn free veggies, I can't syn the roast potatoes well a my mum cooks them in oil rather than the fry light I would have used.
On the plus side, I got to spend quality time playing with my beautiful nephew.
Here he is today:
I wonder how many syns he would be? I could just eat him all up because he is so delicious! He's taken to playing 'answering the phone' by putting an object (not necessarily a phone anything will do!) to his ear and making a noise that sounds like he is trying to say 'hiya!' He will be 1 in a matter of weeks. He is growing and changing so fast now. I love him! 'Nuff said!
So anyway, here's to a good week ahead (today being the exception)
Much love
Emma
xxx
Well I weighed in this morning and the result?
1 lb loss.
I am really disappointed with the results today. I was hoping for at least 2 lbs after another good week but have been left feeling a little despondent.
I know I should be happy with any loss but I can't help compare myself now to myself two years ago The weight fell off me so quickly. I guess I am feeling down about it because I worked hard this week. I realise the pizza I had last Saturday might have caught up with me this week so I should be more careful. Other than that I had a good week food wise this week. I made good choices and enjoyed a variety of meals over the last 6 days.
Oh well onwards and downwards...another good week needed. I think today will be a write off though. I ended up at my mother's for Sunday dinner. Unfortunately my veggie option was a cheese and vegetable pie. I maybe should have taken some quorn fillets instead but seeing as though the food was already bought with me in mind by my brother's girlfriend I would have felt very ungrateful. I can syn the pie which is no great deal but I fear it will be very high in syns. Also, despite the rest of the plate being full of syn free veggies, I can't syn the roast potatoes well a my mum cooks them in oil rather than the fry light I would have used.
On the plus side, I got to spend quality time playing with my beautiful nephew.
Here he is today:
I wonder how many syns he would be? I could just eat him all up because he is so delicious! He's taken to playing 'answering the phone' by putting an object (not necessarily a phone anything will do!) to his ear and making a noise that sounds like he is trying to say 'hiya!' He will be 1 in a matter of weeks. He is growing and changing so fast now. I love him! 'Nuff said!
So anyway, here's to a good week ahead (today being the exception)
Much love
Emma
xxx
Saturday 14 January 2012
#10 - The Benefits of Eating Healthily
The most obvious one is the weight loss naturally. However, my husband has noticed another one, which he thinks is a huuuuuuuuge deal...
My improving mood!
I am notoriously moody, I doubt anything will EVER change that. BUT, he has told me this week that he has noticed that I am in a generally much chirpier mood than normal.
To be honest I hadn't actually notice but I think he is absolutely correct. As soon as he said it I had flashbacks to early 2010 when I first started Slimming World. One day I noticed that I was feeling so much less bloated and was in a very good mood most of the time.
It really makes you wonder why you ever sat there with a big bag of chocolate, eating till you felt sick and uncomfortable. Don't get me wrong I still very much crave chocolate and if it was put in front of me I would be so tempted. This week has been a good week for testing out my restraint though. One more than one occasion one of the lovely ladies who works in my class team has offered me cakes and doughnuts. Every time I have said no (but thank you) and made an effort to forget she mentioned it. I know the goodies are in the cupboard somewhere but as they say, out of sight, out of mind.
Well, it is weigh in day tomorrow so hoping for another good result. 2 lbs would be great.
Wish me luck!
Much love
Emma
xxx
My improving mood!
I am notoriously moody, I doubt anything will EVER change that. BUT, he has told me this week that he has noticed that I am in a generally much chirpier mood than normal.
To be honest I hadn't actually notice but I think he is absolutely correct. As soon as he said it I had flashbacks to early 2010 when I first started Slimming World. One day I noticed that I was feeling so much less bloated and was in a very good mood most of the time.
It really makes you wonder why you ever sat there with a big bag of chocolate, eating till you felt sick and uncomfortable. Don't get me wrong I still very much crave chocolate and if it was put in front of me I would be so tempted. This week has been a good week for testing out my restraint though. One more than one occasion one of the lovely ladies who works in my class team has offered me cakes and doughnuts. Every time I have said no (but thank you) and made an effort to forget she mentioned it. I know the goodies are in the cupboard somewhere but as they say, out of sight, out of mind.
Well, it is weigh in day tomorrow so hoping for another good result. 2 lbs would be great.
Wish me luck!
Much love
Emma
xxx
Sunday 8 January 2012
#9 - Week 1 Weigh In Results
Drumroll please...
4.5 lbs loss!!!!!!!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! :D
I said I was aiming for 4 lbs loss for this week so an extra half lb on top of that is welcomed with a smidgen of glee! I was a little worried after the mid week weigh ins and not seeing the scales move but the hard work has paid off.
After last night's funny turn I am feeling much better and back on track. I just hope the pizza doesn't affect next week's result.
So today is a fairly busy day. I have some housework to do then my brother is dropping my baby nephew off for a couple of hours. Mummy and Daddy have some things they need to get done today so I am more than happy to be on babysitting duty.
I mean, who WOULDN'T want to spend time with a little boy as scrumptious as this...?
4.5 lbs loss!!!!!!!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! :D
I said I was aiming for 4 lbs loss for this week so an extra half lb on top of that is welcomed with a smidgen of glee! I was a little worried after the mid week weigh ins and not seeing the scales move but the hard work has paid off.
After last night's funny turn I am feeling much better and back on track. I just hope the pizza doesn't affect next week's result.
So today is a fairly busy day. I have some housework to do then my brother is dropping my baby nephew off for a couple of hours. Mummy and Daddy have some things they need to get done today so I am more than happy to be on babysitting duty.
I mean, who WOULDN'T want to spend time with a little boy as scrumptious as this...?
He is 11 months old as of yesterday.
OK updating on the go here. Just as I was typing this out I received a text message from my brother to say that Aston (the nephew) is going to his Grandad's instead but they will try to pop in to see me if they have time. I cant argue with that. The Grandad is question is my brother's girlfriend's Dad. He is going through a very rough time right now. I won't go into detail but a couple of major things have happened and I think he needs all the love and support of his family right now. So Aston can brighten up his afternoon and if I get time to see him too? Bonus.
Much love
Emma
xxx
Saturday 7 January 2012
#8 - Oh, The Dramatic Irony...
I guess got what I deserved tonight!
Tonight was the dreaded meal out with some lovely ladies from work. I was having such a lovely time with them.
I had a minestrone soup starter, possibly the healthiest thing on the menu. It was a watery vegetable/herby stock packed full of lovely roughly chopped veg. Courgette, carrot, cabbage and celery. Very nice too.
Then I turned naughty and instead of going for the pasta dish I went for the margherita pizza and shared a bowl of fries with the girls. It was very nice, despite me being aware it was a very naughty treat for week one of my new eating regime.
Then ten minutes after eating I was doubled up in agony with stomach cramps. I won't go into gory details but I dashed to the bathroom 3 times in ten mintes, leaving the girls a bit worried. In the end I had to phone my poor husband and order him to pick me up immediately. I left my money on the table and dashed out with a quick "G'bye" for everyone and profuse apologies for running out before we were finished. We were going to go to some pubs down the quay after the meal. I felt terrible leaving them all like that.
I am home and it had settled a bit now but I have to wonder what caused it.
Could it be the massive increase of fruit to my diet this week and my body readjusting to this way of eating again? Or could it be the fact that I ate bread today for the first time in a week and actually have an intolerance that has gone unnoticed in the past?
Either way it was not a pleasant end to what WAS a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
First official weigh in tomorrow morning. I will be back with the results. I hope it is a good result after the hard work I have put in over the last seven days (this evening aside of course).
Much love,
Emma
xxx
Tonight was the dreaded meal out with some lovely ladies from work. I was having such a lovely time with them.
I had a minestrone soup starter, possibly the healthiest thing on the menu. It was a watery vegetable/herby stock packed full of lovely roughly chopped veg. Courgette, carrot, cabbage and celery. Very nice too.
Then I turned naughty and instead of going for the pasta dish I went for the margherita pizza and shared a bowl of fries with the girls. It was very nice, despite me being aware it was a very naughty treat for week one of my new eating regime.
Then ten minutes after eating I was doubled up in agony with stomach cramps. I won't go into gory details but I dashed to the bathroom 3 times in ten mintes, leaving the girls a bit worried. In the end I had to phone my poor husband and order him to pick me up immediately. I left my money on the table and dashed out with a quick "G'bye" for everyone and profuse apologies for running out before we were finished. We were going to go to some pubs down the quay after the meal. I felt terrible leaving them all like that.
I am home and it had settled a bit now but I have to wonder what caused it.
Could it be the massive increase of fruit to my diet this week and my body readjusting to this way of eating again? Or could it be the fact that I ate bread today for the first time in a week and actually have an intolerance that has gone unnoticed in the past?
Either way it was not a pleasant end to what WAS a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
First official weigh in tomorrow morning. I will be back with the results. I hope it is a good result after the hard work I have put in over the last seven days (this evening aside of course).
Much love,
Emma
xxx
Friday 6 January 2012
#7 - One Thing Not To Do...
...MID WEEK WEIGH INS!
I always tell myself it is a bad idea to obsess over weighing myself througout the week but time and time again I make the same mistake.
Six days into this new eating regime and the scales seem to be stuck! I am trying not to be disheartened but usually in my first week of being on plan I lose a massive amount of weight. In my first week of Slimming World back in 2010 I lost 8lbs in the first week.
I was not expecting that this week but quietly hoping for about 4lbs to get me off to a flying start. I only have one more full day before weigh in so I will be absolutely gutted if I do not see a loss. I have been SO good so far.
There is only one small dilemma to face this week. I have been invited out for a meal tomorrow night. While I really want to go and spend time with good friends, the eating out issue is a tricky one. There is nothing healthy on the menu that I like. I am a fussy eater yes, but the healthiest looking meal on the menu available for a veggie looks deceptively synful! It is a tomato pasta but the sauce is made with butter...sure fire way to top up the syns over my allowance. Other than that it is pizza. Eeek.
I know that in time I will have to adjust to these social gatherings. One good thing with Slimming World is that you can use 'syns' in a flexible way so going over by a few syns is no big deal, you just have to make sure you take them from the next day's syns to balance it out.
So...do I throw caution to the wind and just go out and enjoy myself knowing that I have been incredibly strict with myself so far and intend to carry on as such after? Or do I continue to be totally strict and refuse the night out so I can stay properly on track?
I always tell myself it is a bad idea to obsess over weighing myself througout the week but time and time again I make the same mistake.
Six days into this new eating regime and the scales seem to be stuck! I am trying not to be disheartened but usually in my first week of being on plan I lose a massive amount of weight. In my first week of Slimming World back in 2010 I lost 8lbs in the first week.
I was not expecting that this week but quietly hoping for about 4lbs to get me off to a flying start. I only have one more full day before weigh in so I will be absolutely gutted if I do not see a loss. I have been SO good so far.
There is only one small dilemma to face this week. I have been invited out for a meal tomorrow night. While I really want to go and spend time with good friends, the eating out issue is a tricky one. There is nothing healthy on the menu that I like. I am a fussy eater yes, but the healthiest looking meal on the menu available for a veggie looks deceptively synful! It is a tomato pasta but the sauce is made with butter...sure fire way to top up the syns over my allowance. Other than that it is pizza. Eeek.
I know that in time I will have to adjust to these social gatherings. One good thing with Slimming World is that you can use 'syns' in a flexible way so going over by a few syns is no big deal, you just have to make sure you take them from the next day's syns to balance it out.
So...do I throw caution to the wind and just go out and enjoy myself knowing that I have been incredibly strict with myself so far and intend to carry on as such after? Or do I continue to be totally strict and refuse the night out so I can stay properly on track?
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