Piglet to Gazelle - My weight loss journey

First_Trouble

Southern-Girl wrote: »

Hi.
I find your diary very interesting, but am intrigued to know why you have cream in your coffee? Is it better than milk (maybe more protein)
Also, how do you track your steps / stairs etc. Is it with a Fitbit? I'm looking at (maybe) buying one and would love to know how people are getting on with them

SG

Hi SG,

I always used to get so bloated and uncomfortable after a coffee and I have always put up with it because I love my coffee but I decided that enough was enough and it really wasn't doing me much good. I tried having coffee just black but it was nasty so I thought I would give cream a go and haven't had an issue since. It also tastes a lot nicer.

My body doesn't handle lactose well and I have since discovered that the higher the fat content the lower the lactose. So this may be why I can tolerate cream, butter and cheese etc.

I use a pedometer to track steps, definitely worth the money I paid for it. I also count every time I take the stairs (I work on 4th floor) instead of taking the lift and I also have to navigate quite a few steps using the underground.

I have considered a fitbit it's just the cost that puts me off. If they came down in price I may buy one but for now I am happy with my trusty pedometer

purpleshoes_2

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Irregular-Monitor-Pulse-Watch-Heart-Rate-Calorie-Counter-Exercise-Gym-Sportwatch-/201123858598?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

5 pounds and will track calories and heart rate.

happy_gardener

I bought a polar watch thingy with heart monitor strap. Was vety interesting after what I thought was afab workout on treadmill to see how little fat burning it was. However, much more accurate on cals burned etc.
I want to loose a stone but willpower low whem faced with a danish or nibbles infront of Xfactor telly.:(

First_Trouble

purpleshoes wrote: »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Irregular-Monitor-Pulse-Watch-Heart-Rate-Calorie-Counter-Exercise-Gym-Sportwatch-/201123858598?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

5 pounds and will track calories and heart rate.

I already have something similar that I use when I go running. I have only used the stop watch function. Will have to play around and experiment as I know it has a sensor on the side.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E19VWHQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

What I would like is this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/FitBit-Wireless-Activity-Sleep-Tracker/dp/B0095PZHPE/ref=sr_1_2?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1414686635&sr=1-2&keywords=fit+bit

something I can clip on my waist band and it does it all for me and can just log it on a tracker online.

happy_gardener

Have you tried the 'slimming world' idea of eating. I used to do be a member but try and follow their themes at home. Willpower does wobble but the time I was doing it plus exercise I was loosing 2lb weekly.

happy_gardener

Also. I was eating more food but loosing weight

First_Trouble

happy_gardener wrote: »

Have you tried the 'slimming world' idea of eating. I used to do be a member but try and follow their themes at home. Willpower does wobble but the time I was doing it plus exercise I was loosing 2lb weekly.

Hi and welcome,

Yes I have tried slimming world twice in the past and I find I get to a point, plateau and cannot get past it. I adapted most of my meals to be slimming world friendly and the recipes have stayed the same. I cook from scratch so it is pretty easy to do.
I really struggled with getting my dairy intake requirement.

Southern-Girl

First_Trouble wrote: »

My body doesn't handle lactose well and I have since discovered that the higher the fat content the lower the lactose. So this may be why I can tolerate cream, butter and cheese etc.

Me neither - I've had Crohns for 35 years - once I found 'Lactofree milk' its not been a problem since. Like you I'm fine with cheese and full fat yoghurts:)

First_Trouble

happy_gardener wrote: »

I want to loose a stone but willpower low whem faced with a danish or nibbles infront of Xfactor telly.:(

I find this difficult too. My motivation starts to wane after a few days and I start to crave things I shouldn't. I find keeping up with exercise the most difficult especially waking up at 5am or after a full days work.

First_Trouble

Thursdays food & exercise

B: Satsuma (large) and ginger & lemon tea
L: LO Lamb Hotpot & peas
Nachos - Husband cooking
S: 3 seeded protein flapjack from graze, 10 almonds, 10 pecans
E: stairs, walked 7224 (3.3 miles)
Cals: 1696
Carbs: 87g