Day 1 - on track

As you can see from the title, day 1 and back on track with bonus points as well. I have decided I am going to take it one day at a time and stop stressing over the little things - I have finally realised that I need to make time for me including some time when I do what I want rather than what everyone expects me to do!!

Keeping it short but will be back soon.

Hugz

Lou
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Well ...

all I can say is what a failure I am, didnt follow the plan last week and managed to gain 3lbs - didnt even face weigh-in but according to my home scales, thats what I have gained!! Was supposed to be getting back on track from saturday and I still havent managed it. Just really frustrated about it as it seems I cant get my brain around the whole thing of losing weight to be healthy and I dont know what to do about it!!

I am going to draw a line under the last couple of days and try to stay on track for the rest of the week and on saturday I am going to face my weigh-in and accept whatever it throws at me,

Bye for now

Lou

Update time ...

Yay, I managed to stay on track today and still have 6 points remaining - not planning on eating them as I am trying to the limit the damage I have done over the last few days.

Went to meet my mum in town today and had a wander around - well, I wandered and she got pushed in the wheelchair - surely I must have earned some bonus points from it!!

Just a quickie tonight but will be back soon.

Hugz

Lou

Oh what a disaster

Confession time, I have been naughty this week and gone over my points - been having a really bad case of the munchies and have given into temptation, only plus side is I know why this time - boredom!!

Getting back on track from tomorrow - not going to weigh-in this week as have other things on but hope to stay on track til the following week - its going to be very difficult for the next 6 weeks though as it is the summer holidays and I will have Jessica at home with me the entire time. Got to get her as active as possible and doing as many things as possible but that dont cost too much, will just have to wait and see what happens.

Going for now but will be back soon.

Hugz

Lou

Weigh-in no 2

Well, I went to weigh-in today and lost 2lbs - making 8 in total and got my first silver 7. I am pleased with it as had a dodgy day and a meal out last week but it looks like I managed to control it this time.

Had an okay day today apart from feeling a bit down - just fed up with struggling all the time - money, not being able to find work, no luck in relationships!! Am trying really hard but it just gets so hard sometimes.

Sorry not got much to say tonight but will be back soon.

Hugz

Lou

Weigh-in result and catchup!!

Hi all,

As you can tell from the title, I've got a few days to catchup on

1) Most importantly - as you all know I went back to meetings on 4th July and weighed in at a horrific 22stone, well I weighed in on the 11th and lost 6lbs - over the moon especially when I think I went out to a birthday dinner on sunday!!

2) One of my triggers for binges is white bread - had a bad binge yesterday but am reducing my points for the rest of the week in order to compensate for it. I have only eaten brown bread today and have had no mad urges to binge.

3) Still having no luck on the job front and it is starting to get me down so much so that I have started looking into care and cleaning jobs.

4) Jess is being okay apart from attitude but I am learning to ignore her and she is realising it doesnt work!!

5) Life is okay at the moment - sorting things slowly but surely. Going to look into college courses for september as I figured if I am not back at work I may as well go back to college.

Going for now but will be back soon

Hugz

Lou

Sorry forgot to post so will do it tomorrow

Hugz

Lou

Still going well ...

Having a very good week so far - had a bit of a dodgy day today and I have found one of my triggers so something has come good out of it. I had a roll with my lunch and it started me off eating 2 more rolls!! Just means I am going to have to come off the bread for a while and stick to the ryvita and crispbreads .... doesnt bother me so it wont be a problem. Other than that am still looking forward to weigh-in on saturday and am very hopeful for a loss.

Jess is off out for the evening tomorrow to meet the new guide pack that she will join in september.

Going for now but will see you again soon

Lou
xx

Day 2

On track and doing well:
Great day food wise and thats even after going out for lunch for my sisters bday. My menu for today was as follows:

2 x shredded wheat & skimmed milk - 3points

light & spicy prawns - 3points
carvery dinner - 11points
frozen yogurt & berries - 5.5points
2 glasses of diet pepsi - 0points

1 x weightwatchers choc caramel whip bar - 1.5points
4 x medium glasses of diet coke - 0points

TOTAL FOR FOOD: 24/30
Bonus Points: 3 for 30 minutes walking

So far so good - feeling really motivated and ready!! Long may it last.

C U 2moro

Lou xx

New Start

Well, after realising I couldnt do this by myself, I went back to the meetings today and have wiped everything clean and started from scratch. All in all today has been great. Jess and I went for a play in the park and then fed the geese - funny to watch as Jessica ran to avoid them... we then came home and I baked some cakes for my sisters bday. Just got to decorate them in the morning as we are all going out to lunch tomorrow. Kept well within my points as I am trying to save some for tomorrow - not planning on going overboard but need a margin for error. I am not going to expect a major loss at weigh-in next week as I have done it before ... I will just be happy to have regular losses. Its official - it all starts anew from today!!

Here is my menu for today:

Cheerios & skimmed milk - 4points

Chicken salad with kraft light French dressing - 2.5points

Pasta with turkey rashers & vegetables - 7.5points
greek yogurt & sweetener - 1.5points

ww roasted peanut bar, 1 nectarine - 2points
ww cheese puffs, special k bar - 2.5points
solero exotic - 2points

TOTAL: 22/30 and 3 bonus points

See you all tomorrow

Hugz

Lou xx

Well ....

I give up - cant seem to focus on the diet at all - stood on a pair of scales today and they tell me I have put on but they arent my usual ones so am not taking it as a proper reading!!

I just seem to be constantly hungry and I dont have a clue why!! I have realised one thing today - I am definitely an emotional eater as I had a massive row with my dd and havent stopped eating since. I really want to go back to the meetings but it is yet another thing I cant afford at the moment.

I didnt realise how fed up I am about the whole job thing til talking to my mum and I said to her 'everytime i do something, i seem to be put down!!' I just wish I could find a job and stop having to worry about my finances all the time.

Sorry feel on a bit of a downer tomorrow but am sure I shall be fine tomorrow

Bye for now

Lou

Weigh-in result

Well, I weighed in yesterday and lost 2lbs - yippee, its finally going the right way!! Just got to try and stay focused and keep going this week as well.

I am also a little fed up at the moment because I was unsuccessful at my job interview - got to start looking again and keep believing that something will come along and it will be perfect for me!! Had a bit of a binge last night but am ready to face the consequences and get on with the week ahead.

On a more cheerful note, I went out to lunch yesterday with my sister and we went to Waggamama's - absolutely lovely food but it beat me and I couldnt finish it. Jo, my sister was even suprised.

Jessica is being okay at the moment even though she still isnt going to sleep when she goes to bed!! She is going up to year 5 at school in September so she is spending the day with them today. She was nervous about it this morning but I am sure she will be okay.

Will be back later

Hugz
Louxx

Oh, I hate .....

waiting around for news - went for my 2nd interview today and now have to wait til monday to find out how I got on ..... think it went okay but never feel very confident when it comes to interviews. I am going to be nervous all weekend and I hate it!!

Diet wise, its been okay this week and dont know what the results will be - have already decided if I keep putting on then I will go back to the weightwatchers meetings. The only problem being, it is on a saturday morning so I would have to take Jessica with me.

Jess is doing okay at the moment - she had sports day today and apparently it all went well - my mum, sis and b-i-l went to watch her as I had other things going on as pointed out above.

Going for now but will be back soon

Hugz Lou xx

Hello all

Well all in all things are going good - have been managing to stay within my points so far this week and gaining bonus ones as well. I managed to stay the same this week which I am okay about but if I dont have a loss next week, I will be going back to the meetings.

I went to the hospital yesterday and they have decided I need an op on my ear as the antibiotics dont work. I have also been told that I am not allowed to go swimming but the doctor is hoping that he might be able to let me go back to swimming by the end of the year!! Boo hoo, I was so looking forward to being able to swim again!! I am looking into the cost of joining the local gym but dont think I will be able to afford it.

If I get this job on friday, my plan is to get myself a second-hand bike and then cycle to and from work. I have also got to try and teach Jessica to ride a bike as she has now decided she wants to learn!!

Going for now but will be back later

Hugz

Lou

Good day today

Have had a really good day point wise - gained 5 from walking Jess to and from brownies .... shes only got 3 weeks left and then she leaves and goes up to guides, oh, how they grow up!!

I was a good girl today and gave away a whole white sack full of crisps to my BIL mainly cause Jess and I dont like them but also because I am determined to have a good week this week - going to get out and walk every day even if it means going for a walk around the park. Tomorrow I shall be walking to my mums and then the hospital and then repeating the journey to get home!!

Going to keep it short tonight but will be back tomorrow

Hugz

Lou

Here I go again .....

Sorry for not being back sooner but life has gotten in the way as per usual!!

The school bbq was good fun and I managed to stay in my points as I hadnt eaten alot during the day ..... still being careful and reducing my points for the rest of this week.
Yesterday was good - stayed within my points and earned some bonus ones - I have decided not to count points for a while and see if I can just replace them with healthy balance meals and snacks, of course being careful what I eat and portion size.
Today hasnt been so good but I have learnt a valuable lesson and that is not to have tubes of pringles in the house - yes you guessed it, I ate the whole tube!!

As you know I went for another job interview this week and was all fed up as I didnt hear anything on friday as they originally said I would, so imagine my suprise when I got an answerphone message today asking me to go to a second interview on friday - only downside is I now have to miss Jessicas sports day but thankfully my sister has agreed to go in my place.

Going for now as feeling quite tired tonight and want to catch some ZZZZs. See you tomorrow

Hugz

Lou

Good day ... not so good point wise

Well had a good day today - spent the day with my mother in town and then went to Jessicas school summer bbq - was good fun. Might have gone a bit OTT on the cakes but also earn a fair few points as well because of lots of walking. I brought a box of cakes home with me as they had so many left over - just got to resist the temptation.

Only a short one today but will be back tomorrow with news on the job I applied for.

Hugz

Lou

Here I go again .....

Well, I've had a great day today - stayed well in my points and managed to earn some bonus points as well.

Went for a job interview and am keeping my fingers crossed that I get good news on friday. The job doesnt start til August but it will be good to know that I have a job to look forward to. I have been put forward for a supervisory role, doing 20 hours a week so exactly what I am looking for!!! Have a couple of others in the pipeline but I shall just keep plodding along trying as many as possible.

Had an absolutely lovely dinner - chicken stuffed with phili extra light wrapped in parma ham with a massive salad!! Yummy....

Jess is being pretty good at the moment - seems to have gone back to a nice girl again, just wish she would learn to go to sleep at a sensible time!! It is 22.13 and she is still awake even though she has been in bed since 21.00!!

My mood - feeling very positive at the moment and finally believe that thinga are turning the corner for the better. Have refocused on my diet and plan to stick to it this time!!

Bye for now and see you tomorrow

Hugz

Lou xx :-) :-)

Update!

Well, I have managed to stay on track today and was a good girl - 29.5 out of 30 and 2 bps. All in all pleased with this. Got a busy day tomorrow so hopefully will be easy to keep on track.

1) I am going to walk into town to see my employment advisor.
2) I am going to find out about a job for Wilkinsons.
3) Going to see my mum and see how shes getting on.

Havent thought about dinner for tomorrow but will have to be something to do with chicken.

Hugz

Lou

Oh dear!

Life is certainly being a testing time for me at the moment. After promising myself that I would track on my birthday and all week, I didnt and as a result havent bothered to weigh-in this week. Seem to be in a vicious circle at the moment, one week being good and then ruining it all and I dont know why!! I have restarted tracking today and am hoping to be able to join a meeting on friday as I think it is the only way I can be successful. Problem is, I dont know if I can afford it - money is very tight at the moment.

No luck on the job front, didnt even hear back about the last job I applied for even though I think it went very well. Got to see Amanda tomorrow, shes my employment advisor - so hopefully she will be able tell where things seem to be going wrong.

Jessica in general is being great but has gone back to taking food in the night and then trying to hide it from me!! I wouldnt worry so much but I dont want her having the same problems with her weight as me. I think she feels she misses out on alot of things because I am always having to make sure that we have enough money for everything else.

I was sitting thinking the other night, that whilst I enjoy being single, it is actually starting to get very lonely and it would be nice to have some company.

I have also come to realise that I need to keep an emotional check on my feelings to see what triggers my over eating or is it just a case of being bored!! Looks like I shall be spending alot more time on here with you.

Hugz

Lou

It's my birthday!!

Another year older but definitely not another year wiser! Yes, as you can see from the title, its my birthday today.

All in all, this last week has been good - 6 days on track and 1 bad day. Weighed in this morning and lost 3lbs - yippee!! Would normally have the day off track today but have decided not to. Dont want to undo all the hard work I have done this week. Feel really focused at the moment and want to keep it that way.

Got a job interview this afternoon, just hope it doesnt prove too difficult to get to - it is the first interview I have had since moving here and it would be nice to start my 37th year with good things to look forward to. It is so strange because even though I have had loads of interviews before, I cant help but feel nervous. I am sure I will be okay once I am there.

Well, off for now but will be back later to let you know how it has gone.

Hugz

Lou

Update!!

Had a fantastic 3 days - managed to stay on track and gain bonus points as well.

Had a very good day today - got a phone call offering me an interview for a job, got my interview on tuesday. Have managed to get a lift there and back and if I get the job, I am going to get my bike fixed and cycle too and from work every day. The hours are great and it means I wouldnt have to put Jessica into childcare. Fingers crossed!!

Jess is having terrible mood swings at the moment, one minute happy, the next a stroppy little whatsit!!

We are going to the cinema on saturday morning to watch 'Alice in Wonderland' as its the film I have been waiting for to come out.

Going, going, gone!!

Lou

Yet another restart

Yes as you can see from the title above, yet another restart after 3 months of mucking about - good days and then bad ones (bad ones lasting longer than the good ones!!) Have decided that I need to keep a firmer track on the way I am feeling and see if this appears different depending on my mood.

Had a fab day today point wise and managed to earn some activity points. My menu from today is as follows:
60g multigrain hoops - 3.5
1/2pt skim milk - 0.5
canderel - 0
boots shapers wrap - 4
500ml diet cherry - 0
onion bagel - 3
spag in tom sauce - 3.5
2 tsp 1/2-fat butter - 1
1 meringue nest - 0.5
mullerlight s/berry - 1.5
strawberries - 1
blueberries - 1
muffin - 2.5
2tsp nutella - 1
1 small banana - 1
8 drinks - 0
TOTAL: 24.5/30

I know I need to up my fruit and vegetables but that isnt a problem for me as I love almost all of them.

Going for now but will be back tomorrow, no matter what happens

Hugz

Lou

Hi all!!

Sorry its been so long since I last checked in but I havent had internet access for the last 2 weeks and as a consequence of this havent bother to follow weightwatchers at all - result being I gained 4lbs!!

Got back on track from yesterday and so far so good - had a bit of a binge today but have factored it into the rest of the week and have managed to cover it especially as I have been walking alot.

Oh joy!! Its another bank holiday this weekend and also Jess is off school for the week as it is half-term - lots planned for her to do so shouldnt be too difficult. Shes being great at the moment, really nice and doesnt seem to be back chatting anymore - but I have come to realise that she is definitely not a morning person as she hates getting out of bed!

Going to keep it short for now but will be back soon.

Hugz

Lou

Really shocked and fed up!!

I decided I needed to get weighed in on new scales that were in a shop as my own were giving very erratic results. So, I went and got weighed in and apparently I weigh 22st 1.5lbs so I am starting afresh from today .... came as a very big shock as it means I weigh almost a stone more that I did!!

PMA!! PMA!!

Lou

Hello all!

After having a bit of a disasterous 10 days - my weight is now back to 21st 7lbs so am starting afresh from today. Managed to stay on track and even did some baking as well. Jessica has biscuits to enjoy and I managed to get some low-fat muffins (very chocolataey) ones which work out as 3 points each so good for a treat and a sugar fix!!

Got to phone the leisure centre tomorrow and see if I can sort out my gym referral from the doctor. Also, I am back at the hospital this week so am going to ask my consultant if I can go back to swimming. Also want to be able to take Jessica and get her swimming properly She has also decided that she wants to learn to ride a bike so I am going to start looking for a cheap bike for each of us.

Going for now but will be back soon

Lou

Strange Week!!

Well, all I can say I am having one weird week - stay on track, then off track and then back on track. Really must get my head back into gear and start doing this properly otherwise there is no point doing it at all.

Jessica and I went to the 'Surrey Heath Show' this afternoon and spent 2 hours doing nothing but walking around having fun. Good exercise as well. We also plan to go out there a few times in the summer hols as well as there is play areas and picnic areas.

Life feels fairly good at the moment apart from a few minor problems which will be sorted out over time. Decided I am not going to get stressed about it and just think of other options to sort it.

Going for now but will be back tomorrow as am going to watch a film on tv.

Hugz

Lou

Having a great day!!

Well, after my long hard think last night and finally realising that the only person who can change my life is me, I am pleased to say that I have had a fab day. Within my points for the first time in about 10 days. Had a great day on my course and some of us girls went for a coffee at the end and had a good natter, most of us have exchanged mobile numbers and plan to keep in contact once the course is over. The nice thing is, that a few of them are local to me so it shouldnt be too difficult to keep in contact. Feels like I am finally getting friends of my own and settling in a bit more.

Going for now but will be back tomorrow

Goodnight all

Hugz

Lou

PMA!

As of tomorrow, a new era starts and I start following weightwatchers properly and will do it this time. Wondering where this renewed enthusiasm has come from - I have been doing a confidence course as part of my course from the jobcentre and have realised that I have to have a more 'Can Do' attitude rather than 'Can't do'. The things I want to do with my life can only be achieved by one person and one person only - ME!! I keep saying I am going to lose weight, lose a little bit, give up and put some back on again and it repeats over and over again. Well, I firmly believe that something has clicked and I am ready to do it. Hoping that if I show a more confident PMA then it will rub off on my daughter as well and she will believe that she can accomplish everything she wants. Its strange because I am really buzzing with positive feelings and feel that the time is right for me to be me!!

Going now as have another big day infront of me tomorrow

Hugz

Lou

Guilty Confession!!

Hi all,

I am here tonight to confess my ww sins for this week. I have had a terrible week this week and not bothered to track or do any exercise - go alot of family problems at the moment and I just cant concentrate on anything.

At the moment, I am on a course with my local jobcentre and everyone tells me how confident I seem to be but if the truth be known, my self esteem is terrible and am feeling horrible and useless about everything and anything. I have come to realise that for me to be happy with me as a person, alot of things need to change. I feel like a scaredy cat because I really dont know what the future holds and I have never been so uncertain of anything as I feel now.

I am going to weigh-in on monday at boots and then restart my journey and stop acting like a fool. I am also going to keep a record of emotions and see if I can find any triggers and see if there are ways to control it.

Going to go now and try and relax for a bit.

Hugz

Lou

Evening All!!

Well, I had weigh-in on monday and managed to lose another 1lb!! Happy with this after having a very on and off week.

Started a course through the jobcentre this week and its great fun - great group of single parents and a laugh had by all. We had a confidence building segment today and proved to be very interesting. The other good thing about the whole thing is there is a few of us who have already decided to keep in contact once the course finishes and meet up once a week for a coffee!! Yippee, friends who know what its like and arent going to judge me.

Got a hectic weekend ahead, looking after the dog for my sister as she is having a weekend away with hubbie, Jess has a school disco on friday and then a birthday party on saturday.

All in all, things are good with her at the moment, occasional tantrums but what do I expect as she is 9 going on 16. She had a fab time at brownie camp - managed the zipwire but chickened out of abseiling - she now cant wait til the next one!! Oh, how they grow up so quick.

Will be back tomorrow, have fun til then!!!!

Lou

Back again!!

Well, I've had a couple of fab days - back on track but not getting enough exercise - hoping for a sts on monday but will just have to wait and see. My menus have been weird mainly due to not wanting to cook for 1 and my sister deciding to take me out to lunch today.

Have decided to face weigh-in on monday, take whatever happens and then get back straight on it properly. Figured I've got 2 months til my birthday so will see what I can lose by then and then my next goal will be christmas - should be able to make a significant dent as long as I stick to it properly.

See you tomorrow

Hugz

Lou

Hi all

Hiya,

Well, after a fantastic week last week - managed to lose 3lbs this week so am very pleased about. Had a really bad week this week and not kept to my points at all!! I shall be lucky if I get a bu sts this week but know what to expect so am not concerned about it. I am going to start tracking again tomorrow and try to behave.

I always whinge about my baby not going to sleep when shes supposed to, well I suddenly realised how quiet it is when shes not here - shes gone to Brownie camp for the first time this weekend. Shes going to another one in July and I never realised that I would miss her so much - mothers love for you!!

Going to start writing my menus on my blog page in an attempt to see where I am going wrong. Also going to get out and walk for an hour every day, even if its just over to the local park.

Watching 'The Devil Wears Prada' so will leave you for now and see you tomorrow

Hugz

Lou

Update time ...

Had a fabulous couple of days so far this week - stayed within points and managing to earn bonus ones as well!

On the plus side, I might have met someone - I have been talking to a young man online and we seem to be getting on really well - he keeps hinting about the next stage, we have now exchanged numbers and are seeing where it goes from there!! It feels really good to have something to look forward to.
Jessica is off to camp next weekend so I shall see what fun I can get up to whilst she is away! I will probably be stressing about it the whole time but I have to realise that they grow up and need to be doing things they enjoy!!

Hugz

Lou

Weigh-in result and general catch-up

Hello all,

As you can see - yet again I have been completely forgetting to come and update you on a regular basis!! Weightwatchers has been going rubbish at the moment but somehow I managed to lose 1lb this week - believe me I am grateful for this after the rubbish I have been eating and lack of exercise!! So far, I have lost a total of 18lbs - really need to focus on what I am meant to be doing and stop giving in to temptation.

Generally things are going well - my daughter is on her easter hols at the moment and in general is being okay apart from back chatting and thinking she knows better than everyone else!

Going to go for now but will try to remember to update regularly and try to post my menus as well, maybe that will keep me under control.

Hugz

Lou

Hello All

Hello all, sorry I've not been about but life has gotten in the way!!
At the moment, I am dog sitting so getting loads of walks and also cat-feeding so am having to travel by train everyday to feed them!! All sounds good, exercise and loads of it. Also at the moment, I have a Wii fit so have been doing that for 30 minutes per day. So tell me this.........
I gained 5lbs this week but that is according to new scales. After weighing in this morning, I seriously thought about giving up, so today I have eaten what I like but as tomorrow it is back on the wagon and see what happens next week. :-(

Life is doing good apart from the weight thing - Jess seems to have finally settled at school and has realised it is alot easier if she behaves.

Going for now but will try and be a bit more regular than I have been.

Hugz

Lou

Weigh-in - part 1

Well, after the disappointment of last weeks weigh-in, I lost 3lbs this week which I am very pleased about. All in all had a good week apart from yesterday when I had a major blow-out, thought it was going to affect my weigh-in today but thankfully it didnt. I must confess, I didnt do alot of exercise this week apart from walking everywhere but that is normal. I am hoping now the sun is out that I can start cycling again (note to self, get bike looked at and fixed!!) and also start going swimming again.

Will go for now as lots to do but shall be back later as long as I remember.

TTFN

Well, what can I say!!

To be honest with you I am feeling really fed up!! I followed weightwatchers advice and lowered my points last week to 25, did loads of walking but weighed in this morning to see that I stayed the same. So as of today, I am going back to my normal points and am planning on still walking as much as possible but will also start doing my Biggest Loser workout again as I havent done it for a while. The way I am feeling at the moment, all I want to do is give up and accept the fact that I am meant to be this way BUT I refuse to as I know it works and will just have to try even harder this week.

Other than the disappointment of weigh-in, I have had a really good week. It was half-term and Jess has been great. No tantrums just a really nice little girl. We went to see 'The Fantastic Mr Fox' on sunday, it was really good and brought fond memories back from reading it as a child. I am going to take her to see 'Aliens in the Attic' on Saturday as long as there is some tickets left!!

Will be back later to let you know how I have gotten on.

Oh, what an idiot!!

Well, I decided I was going to have a week of not tracking as my head wasnt really in it and the result was I gained 3lbs so making my total loss so far 18lbs. I didnt think it would bother me but I find myself really p***ed off.

Having a fantastic time of it today, loads of points left and sensible food eaten. I am going to try and post my menus for each day on here as an attempt to try and keep my bingeing under control.

Life in general is good at the moment - my mum is settled in her new place and seems happy. Jessica is being great - having a really good time with her at the moment. I am feeling okay in myself and am sure things will sort themselves out!!

I am doing my good samaritan bit at the moment and walking two girls from Jessicas school too and from school as their nan has recently had her hip operated on and was struggling to get them to school. Oh the joy, of having 3 9-year-olds running around my home at 8 in the morning!! NOT!!

Will be back later.

Hugz

Lou

Weigh-in

Hello all,

Sorry for not being around but have just lost track of things to do!! Firstly I must confess, I have been a naughty girl for the first half of the last week - basically ate what I wanted and didnt bother to exercise. I finally got my head back in gear on sunday and have stayed on track since then. The result being I sts this week - as you can probably guess, I am not upset about this, in fact I am probably relieved as I was expecting a gain!!

Things with Jessica are going good at the moment, she is grounded at the moment due to bad attitude about a week and a half ago!! She has been good since and seems to be making a real effort to be a nice girl.

Got a busy time ahead as my mum is due to move into her own place as of the weekend so will be busy helping her - good exercise all the walking too and through!! I have started to do my wii game twice a day and must say I am knackered by the end of it - so it must be working!!

Hugz

Lou

Weigh-In result and update!!

Well, I weighed in this morning and had a 2lb loss but also gave me my first 5% loss so I have now set a new goal weight and that is 20st 7lbs which is 5% off what I am now!! I am slso pleased to announce that I am nor fitting comfortably into my size 22 jeans so have gone down a size in clothes as well!! All in all a fab day.

Confession time: I havent tracked a thing all day as I went out to lunch with my sister and we went to Carluccio's - fabulous restaurant but not with very healthy food!! I had: 1/2 a plate of antipasti with focaccia bread, mushroom risotto with parmesan cheese and chocolate bread and butter pudding!!
My plan to get back on track starts tomorrow as I have come to realise that every once in a while you need to blow your points as it then means you have a clear head to carry on. I am going to cut my points down by 4, giving me 25 a day and am going to do my exercise everyday and try to get out and walk for at least 1/2 an hour a day!!

Hugz

Lou

Hello all!!

No, I havent run away and hidden - I am still plodding along and doing really well or so it feels like!! Made Hungarian Goulash for 3 points the other day so have had that for my dinner for the last couple of days. Am going to make chicken tikka tomorrow evening as am out for lunch with my sister tomorrow.

As you may be aware I am trying to wean myself off diet coke at the moment and so far have been successful - finished my last half pint this morning and didnt do my usual trick and go out and buy more, instead I am now drinking sugar free squash. I made some mini meringues today that work out as half a point each so am very pleased with them. Also made Jessica some cookies from some mix I had frozen so she is pleased about that. All in all she is being pretty good at the moment.

We came to a new agreement yesterday that instead of getting £2.00 a week pocket money, she is going to get £15 a month but she has to buy all the things she wants and cant expect me to buy any of them for her. Of course, I shall still buy her clothes but if she wants crayons or books she has to buy them herself. The problem with Jessica is she doesnt understand the value of money as she is used to getting what she wants along with her pocket money!!

Am really looking forward to weigh-in tomorrow as far as I can tell I have had a really good week and managed to exercise every day.

Hugz

Lou

1lb of fat poem

Hello, do you know me? If you don't, you should.
I'm a pound of fat, and I'm the happiest pound of fat that you would ever want to meet. Want to know why?
It's because no one ever wants to lose me.
I'm only one pound, just a pound.
Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds or fifteen pounds, but never only one. So I just stick around and happily keep you fat.
Then I add to myself ever so slyly, so that you never seem to notice.
That is, until I've grown to 10, 20 or even more pounds in weight.
Yes, it's fun being only one pound of fat, left to do as I please.
So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying "Oh, I only lost one pound" (as if that were such a terrible thing!).
For you see, if you do this, you'll encourage others to keep me around, because they will think I'm not worth losing.
And I love being around you....your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips, and every part of you.
Happy Days! After all, I'm only one pound of fat!

I have read this poem so many times before and it is just so true I had to post it!!

Hugz

Lou

Update time!!

Firstly apologies for not coming and seeing you yesterday but as per normal life takes over and sometimes you cant fit everything in even though you want to.

Fantastic day food wise yesterday and today, also managed to earn bonus points. I have started using Biggest Loser USA for the Wii as extra exercise and by gum, its hard work - going to try and do both my exercise routines but who knows what will happen!!

Getting a bit fed up with not being able to find work and struggling with money all the time - have just been working out my finances and have decided I am going to shop online from now onwards as then I wont be tempted to add all the extra little bits. I am also going to attempt to work out our meals for a week at a time using the things I have already available at home rather than going and buying things for no reason at all. Will keep you informed of how I get on and will see if I can write a list of meals I plan to make on here as well

Hugz

Lou

Well, I've done it again!!

I dont know whats wrong with me and why I keep doing it - I have gone way over my points again and dont have any reason why. I just got it into my head that I couldnt be bothered today and ate what I liked when I liked!! Wish I could say it was an emotional thing but it isnt as life is good at the moment.

Will get back on track from tomorrow and put myself on fast start for the rest of the week (22 points!!)

Bye for now

Lou :-(

Weigh-in day!!

Well, I weighed in this morning and am pleased to say I lost a pound which I am pleased about after having a couple of dodgy days last week.

Jessica had another day off school today because it decided to snow again last night - hoping it is going to be okay for school tomorrow as it seems to have stopped for now. I need to go shopping tomorrow and I dont really want to take her with me!!

Had a fantastic day food wise:

Breakfast

Porridge made with water
Golden Syrup
Single Cream

Lunch

Home made carrot & coriander soup with 1/4 baguette
Sugar free jelly with a muller light

Dinner

Chicken stuffed with gorgonzola and wrapped in ham
Broccoli & leeks with white sauce & carrots
Stuffing
1/8 homemade pavlova base, 1/2 tin peaches & 3tbsp evaporated milk

Snacks

1 special k bar
1/8 pavlova base
Diet coke

I must confess I didnt do my exercise today but promise I will get back to it tomorrow

Hugz

Lou

Back in the zone!!

Had a fantastic day today - everything went to plan and even managed to earn some activity points!!

Went into town this morning with one of the other mums from school and we stopped and had a coffee and a good natter. Feel like I am becoming part of the community at last. Difficult being in a new area and the only people you really know are family.

Have stuck to my points (actually only had 19 out of 29!!) Dont know what will be the result at weigh-in tomorrow but nevertheless I dont intend to give up this time. I am in a bit of a predicament - I dont know if I want to join the local ladies only gym or get a swimming membership. Have to work the finances out before I even think about it as I dont even know if I can afford it if I am honest with you!

Anyway off for now to chill out for a while before hitting the sack. See you all tomorrow

Hugz

Lou

Hangs head in shame!!

I am so annoyed with myself. My daughter finally got to go back to school today so that was good news. Went into town to pay some bills and do some shopping. Came home and since then have done nothing but binge.. turns out that I am about 16 points over for the day. Only have two days til weigh-in so will consider myself lucky if I sts this week.

I have made myself a promise that I will be back on track from tomorrow - just have to learn to be a bit more careful about the decisions I make.

going for now but will see you tomorrow

Lou

Just a quickie

Just popping on quickly to say hi and let you know, today was good - stayed on track and earned some bonus points as well. Hopeful for a loss on wednesday as have clawed back my over indulgence.

Hugz

Lou

Seem to be back on track!!

I am pleased to say but I am back on track and being good again - Jessica and I went for a walk for some exercise and also I did a 15 minute aerobic session with 'My Fitness Coach' for the Wii. I want a balance board but cant afford one at the moment and nowhere seems to have any in stock anyway!!

Jessica and I had mussels in coconut milk for dinner and its was delicious!! Going to reduce my points for the rest of the week and try to limit the damage I did over the last couple of days.

Going for now but shall be back tomorrow!

Hugz

Lou

Feeling very, very guilty!!

Well, I had a bad day yesterday and have done the same today - have promised myself I will get back to it properly from tomorrow - wouldnt be suprised if I get a gain next week, hopefully I can undo some of the damage before then!!

Well, Jess is having a good time of it - she went back to school after the christmas break on tuesday and then because of the adverse weather conditions, she hasn't been back in since and isnt in tomorrow either. But, suprise, suprise she is behaving and reading every day!!

Going to keep it short tonight but will be back tomorrow

Hugz

Lou

Weigh-in and Today part 1

Well, what can I tell you, I lost 4.5lbs making a total lost of 14lbs (my first stone) so somehow I managed to lose my christmas gain and 1lb on top. As you can guess am really pleased about this!! :-D

Well, the snow keeps coming - Jessica is off school and as pleased as punch about it!!
More photos below!!






Going to keep it short for now but will be back later

Lou

x-x-x

Well, I'm back again - I mucked up today and went over by 8.5 points but thankfully its only day 1 of a new week so know I can pull it back!!

Only stopped snowing here about 3 hours ago and Jessica and I had to brave it as more horrible weather is forecast for tomorrow - was worried about running out of milk, could only get semi-skimmed so Jessica is going to use that and I will use the skimmed. On the plus side, I've got to find a new charm for my bracelet!! Want a little girl or one which says daughter on it.

Going for now but will be back soon

Hugz

Lou
xx

Here I go again!!

All in all today has been great!! I have stayed well within my points and have managed to earn some activity points as well - I made cauliflower cheese soup today and must say it is great!!

Well, Jessica went back to school today which she was very pleased about so much so that I had to fill some forms in and take them to the office, so I walked her to school and as soon as we arrived, she said can you go home as soon as you've dropped the forms off as I dont need you to take me to the playground!! Charming - talk about growing up and becoming independent. Saying that she has been in a good mood today and did her reading homework without an arguement!!

I went to the emergency ENT clinic at the hospital today and have now been referred to the Audiology clinic on a permament basis. I have to take two lots of ear drops for the next two weeks until I go back and see them. Oh what joy!!

Well, there was no snow this morning and now there is loads. See pictures below!!




Funnily enough I am actually looking forward to my weigh-in tomorrow - just hope all the good work pays off. I brought myself a pandora bracelet and have decided to buy a charm for every 7 pounds I lose, so I also have a pretty red bead on my bracelet. Only problem is Jessic now wants one as well!!

Going, going gone!!

Lou

So-So today!!

Had a fab day generally - jessica and I went to see my mum and sister for a while, decided to travel by train as she seems to enjoy it!! It is strange because the railway station that is nearest to us is actually in the next village along!!

Food wise, went over by 0.5 points but did manage to gain 5 bonus ones - knew it would happen sooner or later but am still hopeful for a good weigh-in on wednesday.

Jess is excited as she goes back to school, yes I have a child who loves school!! Long may it last, I do sometimes wonder if she will be the same when she is a teenager!?

Heard back from one of the jobs I applied for today so am going to phone them tomorrow as they have asked me to contact their human resources team - hopefully it means they want to offer me an interview!!

Anyway going for now but will hopefully be back tomorrow

Hugz

Lou

Another good day!!

Well, another day done and everything is going according to plan. I have tracked all day and stayed within my points. Havent managed to get any activity points but will rectify that over the rest of the week.

Had an absolutely scrummy roast dinner for 9 points and have also been busy beavering away in the kitchen - made fat free sponge cake and banana muffins (my daughter loves bananas but wont eat them if they are black!!)

Sadly, my mothers cat died last night - she was an old lady and the last survivor. RIP Jezabel!!

Hugz

Lou

Recipe for Weight Loss Success!!

You will need:
14lb of support and encouragement.
7lb of will power
5lb of determination
2lb of positiveness and activity


How to make it Happen :o)

Mix the support and encouragement by going to your meeting once a week and only get weighed at that meeting (its hard not to jump on the scales at home but this gives you a false weight as we weigh different weights at different times in the day)!

If your finding it hard to stay focused in the week get in touch with your leader ( he/she is only too glad to help)!


Add all the will power and throw out or give away all the high fat foods and snacks that you are likely to binge on. If they are not in the house you can't have them.

Next take the determination and sit and plan your meals (a day at a time or a week its up to you, fit it round your life ).
Don't for get to stick to your points and include a treat a day, if you know your going out the weekend save some of those points.
No more than four points to be saved per day!

Finally mix the positiveness / activity with all the other ingredients and track everything you eat and drink! Its up to you how you do this on line, or write in a tracker its very very important to do this every day. Make sure you write what you have to eat and drink when your out as we tend to forget 50% of what we have eaten over the day.

TIP keep a tracker with you !

Remember if you have a pedometer you can get extra activity points!

The result will be a slimmer healthier You !

:o)

I was reading this earlier off one of the many pages I read on Facebook and had to share it as it is just so true!!

Hugz

Lou

On we go!!

Still feeling positive. Took a walk over to Sainsburys this morning just for some exercise and some fresh air. I got a phone call from the local leisure centre and they have offered me a £22 a month deal on swimming so am planning on sorting that out on tuesday once jessica is back at school. Want to try and get back into the habit of swimming three times a week. I have decided to start walking everywhere until I can decide what to do about my bike.

Still looking on the job front but dont seem to be having any luck - will just keep looking as I am sure something will come up eventually. Might take a trip to the job centre next week and see if there is anything they can do to help.

Had porride with golden syrup and single cream for breakfast, followed by a 1/4 of a baguette filled with chicken roll and am planning on having quorn sausages, mash, vegetables and gravy followed by sugar free jelly for dinner. I also had a skinny sugar free vanilla latte with a skinny lemon & poppy seed muffin at sainsburys - as long as I can stop myself from snacking then I should be able to stay within my points and possibly earn myself some bonus ones as well!!

Hugz

Lou

PS - I was reading this on the WW website and so far I have lost the equivalent of an average gallon of paint!!

Happy New Year!!

Well, it is the first day of 2010 and I am raring to go and face the challenges ahead. I have decided that this year I am not going to set myself any resolutions as everytime I do, I fail so I am just going to take it one week at a time and see how it goes.

I have applied for 3 jobs in the last couple of days and sadly have been turned down by 2 already. Hopefully I will hear back from the other one but shall keep applying nevertheless.

Have had a few excellent days on the diet front and so far am looking forward to weigh-in next week. Things are good with my daughter as well, she seems to be back to her cheerful self and has been behaving 80% of the time, I think she is finally realising that life is alot more enjoyable when we arent arguing.

Hugz

Lou