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Go For It - My 2010 Diary of Need!
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Day 287 Thursday 14th October
Money Spent - £30
Days since last cigarette - 9 M, 2W, 0D
Number of sweets / cakes etc. - 1 x pizza / pasta in restaurant
WW Points Used: 30!!!!!!
Exercise: zumba and 2 hours walkabout at work
Week weigh in on a MONDAY: w/c 11/10 11st 11.5lb -2.5lb (total -20.5lb)
*HL Score: 7/10
Flying Stars: Year total: 117/175
DD came home but was a late night collecting her. Ended up having fab evening with friend in town, but inevitably involved a restaurant meal which won't have done my weight any good, nor my wallet! Not even as though I was due a treat anytime soon anyway!!!0 -
Day 288 Friday 15th October
Money Spent - £56.72 Morrisons
Days since last cigarette - 9 M, 2W, 1D
Number of sweets / cakes etc. - weightwatchers ones
WW Points Used: 18.5
Exercise: walkabout at work
Week weigh in on a MONDAY: w/c 11/10 11st 11.5lb -2.5lb (total -20.5lb)
HL Score: 7/10
Flying Stars: Year total: 119/175
Played Mum's taxi all evening. Almost had some quality time with some children by trying to watch a film (Titanic ... such a predictable ending!!!) however, gave up 2/3 through as was like wacky races jumping up and taking them here there and everywhere. Eventually picked the last one up (with friends!) at midnight! Could have made a fortune if I was charging!!!0 -
Day 289 Saturday 16th October
Money Spent - £11.96 McDonalds (I know there's no money for it ... but it was a treat!!)
Days since last cigarette - 9 M, 2W, 2D
Number of sweets / cakes etc. - egg mcmuffin and hash brown
WW Points Used: 18
Exercise: climbed a mountain
Week weigh in on a MONDAY: w/c 11/10 11st 11.5lb -2.5lb (total -20.5lb)
HL Score: 8/10
Flying Stars: Year total: 119/175
Climbed a mountain with the family. Meant to be at a party right now, but my age is catching up with me and now all I want to do is sleep!!!!0 -
Day 290 Sunday 17th October
Money Spent - £15.80 ASDA (overspend!)
Days since last cigarette - 9 M, 2W, 3D
Number of sweets / cakes etc. - pinkies
WW Points Used: 17.5
Exercise: housework
Week weigh in on a MONDAY: w/c 11/10 11st 11.5lb -2.5lb (total -20.5lb)
HL Score: 7/10
Flying Stars: Year total: 119/175
Did heaps of housework, but seemed a slow day!!!0 -
Day 291 Monday 18th October
Money Spent - £nil
Days since last cigarette - 9 M, 2W, 4D
Number of sweets / cakes etc. - ww flapjack and pinky
WW Points Used: 16
Exercise: none
Week weigh in on a MONDAY: w/c 18/10 11st 9lb (total -23lb)
HL Score: 8/10
Flying Stars: Year total: 119/175
Yay ... yipppppeeeee ..... 2.5 off!!! Only another 5lb off to reach MSE original goal of 2 stone, but my dream goal that I never thought I'd reach will see me take 13lb off to be where I really and truly want to be (10st, 10lb)!!
Long day at work, but the wait for tonight was worth it xxx0 -
Congratulations!Currently studying for a Diploma - wish me luck
Phase 1 - Emergency Fund - Complete :j
Phase 2 - £20,000 Mortgage Fund - Underway0 -
Day 292 Tuesday 19th October
Money Spent - £nil
Days since last cigarette - 9 M, 2W, 5D
Number of sweets / cakes etc. - nil
WW Points Used: 14
Exercise: a lack-lustre zumba :-S
Week weigh in on a MONDAY: w/c 18/10 11st 9lb (total -23lb)
HL Score: 4/10
Flying Stars: Year total: 119/175
Another work day that was good ... need to do something desperately about home buildings insurance as they've hoiked the price massively!!!0 -
Great news on your weight lost.Pay £7,500 in 2011 paid £29,325 No 43 OP £21,825
Olympic 78= £20,000 paid £35,708 over paid £15,708
Mortgage over payment £1996/£1497 paid in 2011
sealed pot 4 number 845
Weight Loss 29lbs/13lbs0 -
Day 293 Wednesday 20th October
Money Spent - £25.56 shopping!!!
Days since last cigarette - 9 M, 2W, 6D
Number of sweets / cakes etc. - nil
WW Points Used: 17
Exercise: wee beach walk
Week weigh in on a MONDAY: w/c 18/10 11st 9lb (total -23lb)
HL Score: 6/10
Flying Stars: Year total: 119/175
amazingly fab night - lots of fun filled fireworks on the beach with all the kids! Had a great time!!!0 -
Day 294 Thursday 21st October
Money Spent - £nil
Days since last cigarette - 9 M, 3W, 0D
Number of sweets / cakes etc. - nil
WW Points Used: 15
Exercise: 3 hours swimming!!!
Week weigh in on a MONDAY: w/c 18/10 11st 9lb (total -23lb)
HL Score: 6/10
Flying Stars: Year total: 119/175
A frist with the B&G - 3 hours swimming! Wow, how wrinkled was I when I came out the water.
Must phone my Mum too - haven't spoken to her for ages!0
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