Frump to Fab 2016 - Lets make it AWESOME!!!

ScarlettMcCain

It's been a tough weekend for me, a few arguments with OH and I have headed for the biscuit tin hopefully will be back on the straight and narrow tomorrow in time for SW weigh in on Thursday.

Wishing you all the best with your 'me plan' indiepanda, I wish I'd done something like that before I had the babies, no time to spare now! They are lovely but it's hard to even find 20 uninterrupted minutes to do my 30 Day Shred DVD every day…..

chanie

Morning everyone.


I have recovered from the weddings and so I can get back to my weightloss plan. Funnily enough, my sister said I looked like I had lost some weight (although as our scales are broken, I don't know). I've had porridge for breakfast this morning and will have toast and yoghurt for lunch. DD has her easter had parade this afternoon, so I'm taking half a days annual leave.

Ellsbel

Enjoy the parade Chanie - always a nice boost when people notice a weight loss:) well done!
Rubyyou may not believe it now, but almost before you know it you'll miss these days when you don't have a minute to yourself
Honestly - my eldest turns 20 in a few weeks and I do not know where the time's gone!!
DS2 is feeling unwell today so not running him to school this morning. Will take doggy for an early walk in a bit then have a bit of brekkie before running errands. Tried making overnight oats but I've done it wrong I think, as they don't look too appealing:eek: They're quite runny still!
How does everyone cope with the social events and other hurdles that come up when trying to lose weight? We're at my in laws for dinner on Wednesday evening, my parents' at the weekend, on both occasions I won't really have control of the menu so I'm hoping I can avoid scuppering my efforts too much. Then there's Easter weekend coming up with all it's temptations! I'm going to have to work very hard on the willpower!
Have a good day everyone x

indiepanda

Oh dear, sorry to hear you have had a tough weekend Ruby Slippers, I know what you mean about heading to the biscuit tin when upset - my version is getting wound up at work and going to the vending machine or stopping at the little Coop near the bus stop on my way home which always has special offers on sweets, chocolate, crisps etc right opposite the door.

At least being single I don't have to keep biscuits in the house to keep anyone else happy - as a child my mum used to blame her weight gain on having to keep sweet stuff in the house for us. Not convinced that was the full story (and we weren't chubby children) but I know keeping temptation close by makes things harder.

I have to admit I don't know how people with children demanding their time find the time to do anything for themselves. I seem to struggle without that demand on my time to do everything I want to do. Although my job can be demanding at times - late nights etc. I think it's less demanding than being a mother - I only do it 4 days a week for a start, get plenty of holidays, and some women do as many hours of paid work as me, on top of being a mother.

Just goes to show my excuses for having not got on top of things up till now are just that - excuses. Not real reasons.

I saw a good motivational post on facebook I am going to aim to remember next time I feel the urge to eat junk to cope with stress which went as follows:

"On particularly rough days I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100% and that's pretty good."

It's rather obvious - but if I think about it, I don't act as if that is the case when something stressful happens, I tend to act like it's a major disaster, when in a matter of days or sometimes hours it will usually be over, and at worst it's usually weeks or a few months.

I had a nice afternoon with the ex yesterday. No flutters of attraction or feelings of wanting him back, but really enjoyed catching up and hearing how he is getting on whilst going for a nice walk along the Thames path at Richmond where he had been staying with his mother whilst in London for a tournament at his old sports club he had just won that afternoon. Got an email late last night after he'd got home to the Midlands saying it was really nice to see me, so the feeling was mutual.

Been taking my stats this morning ready for the start of the bulge campaign. Had bought a blood sugar monitor as my dad is pre diabetic and I was worried I might be. Interesting to see despite what I would consider to be an unhealthy diet whilst on holiday (couldn't avoid the white bread rolls), mine has reduced for the break - guess the walking really does help on that front. Blood pressure looking ok (and was before I went away) despite a high reading at the family planning clinic earlier this year - think that high one was due to frustration of queuing for hours only to be told they couldn't do what I wanted anyway despite it being listed as an option when I arrived.

Scales and tape measure next - won't like either of those much but this is the last time they will say anything as bad as today so I just need to get it over and done with!

greenbee

Ellsbel - I've been eating out a lot recently and have found it hasn't been too bad. Firstly, if you're only going out for the meal, volunteer to drive. Then you can't drink Which helps with both calories AND willpower.

Hold back on the carbs and fats, and take lots of 'those delicious vegetables' or the salad. Decline seconds (or if there is lots of veg left, have seconds of that to fill up) politely saying how full you are, and when pudding arrives you have the choice of either 'I couldn't possibly, as I've eaten SO much already, but I'd love a herbal tea/coffee - should I make it while you deal with the pudding?' or if they'll be offended 'just a tiny sliver, as it looks amazing, but I ate so much of the delicious xyz that i don't really have room... I'm just being greedy'. I find it usually works

Finally, make sure you get plenty of exercise on the days you may have too much temptation... and don't see a single slip-up as an excuse to not bother anymore.

maman

greenbee wrote: »

.. and don't see a single slip-up as an excuse to not bother anymore.

Some good advice there greenbee. Often people give up on 'diets' because they feel deprived. If you eat out often then you've suggested some great strategies. Otherwise I'd say enjoy yourself and remember it's only one meal out of 21 in a week. What matters IMO is to get back on the healthy eating track ASAP.


I'm off to the theatre this evening and we'll have a pub meal beforehand where they do sausage sandwiches to die for!:oThen I'm looking at super healthy eating until Friday when we're away for the weekend. After the initial push to get to my preferred weight (when I fairly was strict with myself and took about 10 months) I've stayed there for almost 5 years by returning to the healthy eating as my default position whenever possible.


It's bright and sunny here. I've had my shower, cramed all over and blow dried my hair. Now it's been cut for over a week I'm finding it more manageable. I've a dental hygienist appointment and then plan a nice walk as there's a lovely park in that part of the city. It'll be an outfit based around black jeans, flat boots and sunglasses!:cool:


I think it was ellsbel who asked but I'd definitely recommend investing in a pair of Raybans. Mine are a classic style called JackieO and although expensive to begin with, at a cost per wear they are good value.


Have a good day all.:)

Ellsbel

I've had the JackieO glasses in my "basket" several times over the past week but haven't gone ahead with the purchase as they seem so expensive, but you're right maman, they're going to last me s long while so I think I will treat myself.
greenbee thanks for the tips - all taken on board:) I'm aiming to go for healthy eating most of the time eventually, like Maman, but need to be strict to begin with to get the weight off so it's in with the veggies and out with the second helpings for a while:)
I caught sight of myself in a mirror whilst I was shopping earlier and I don't look good I'm afraid my clothes and hair are ok but I look so pale and pasty - I put foundation on for a bit of colour but it hasn't helped - and I feel like being overweight is making me look and feel tired so I'm really motivated to stick at it and shift the pounds.
Anyway, coffee break over - off to tidy up kitchen after DS1:rotfl:

greenbee

I watched my work video from last year (without the sound... can't do that) when I weighed less than now, and can still see that improvement is needed when you're on stage and have a video camera following your every move!

Mary-

Hi, everyone

Just catching up reading all your posts and loving them.
I have been busy the last few weeks so not had time to catch up until now.

I am still keeping up with the fabbing and still using tinted moisturizer, blusher, lip gloss and perfume everyday going to work and love how it makes me feel.

I have been on the 5.2 diet for 5 weeks now and I have lost 6 and half pounds and can really feel the difference.
I did not measure myself but I have a lot more room in my clothes that I previously had.

I am finding this way of dieting really easy to stick to, as you eat your normal food and drink for 5 days then only eat 500 calories each day for the 2 fast days.

The first few weeks for my fast days I bought M&S count on me meals to make sure I was not going over my allowance.
Now I am cooking on my fast days with fish or chicken with veg or salad.

You can split your allowance on the fast days into small meals but I prefer to eat all my allowance at my main meal as I do not miss eating while at work all day.
I drink loads of water and a few cups of tea with a little milk.

My OH is on the diet as well but he splits his meals in two but this works for him and men can have 600 cals so he gets to eat a little more than me.

I have not cut down what I normally eat on the non fast days and still have a few glasses of wine at the weekend.
I still have not added any exercise in yet apart for a walk at my lunch hour.

This diet seems to suit me and its the first diet I have done that I have not cheated as I know I can eat normally on the non fast days so I am really happy with this.

Ellsbel

Morning all:)
Greenbee, we are all our own worst critics, I think! I bet you look great, and getting even better all the time:)
Hi Mary well done on the weight loss:T Its great when you find something that works for you and just clicks into place:)
I weighed myself earlier and I've lost 2lbs; the tip of a very large iceberg and probably mostly fluid but it's a start. Once I've "settled" into eating more sensibly in terms of smaller portions and less snacking, I'm aiming to try 5:2 as well, so it's always good to read good feedback on it.
DS2 has a lift to school this morning and DS1 won't be up for a bit so am still in PJs and about to have a leisurely read of the paper over coffee:o bit lazy but I find for every "full on" day (which yesterday was) I need a slightly "slower" day to follow it! Does this mean I'm getting old?:eek::D
I treated myself to the Jackie O sunglasses - still feel guilty about it but maman convinced me that they're actually a very :money: purchase
Shower, hairwash and blow dry in a while and a grocery delivery to put away when it arrives; bit earlier in the week than normal but with DS1 back for the holidays we're going through food like crazy.
I've ordered a vegebox delivery this week, too - all part of upping the veggies! Not sure if it will prove to be mse or not, but thought I'd give it a try.