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

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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
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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