Well, this week has been busy, what with appointments and Megan is at her summer stage school every morning. We never seem to have stopped. I have been excercising this week again, trying out a new dvd work out and it seems to be working. My knees and shoulder seem to be doing fine with it even after doing it 5 times. My eating has been good this week, but I am still fighting my ever present demon of picking Daniel's dinners.
On a downside this week, I have been really badly constipated (too much information I know) lol. I was sure this would affect my weightloss and a sneak peek showed a gain. Needless to say that didn't help to make me feel any better. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for it as I eat plenty of fruits and veg etc.
Anyway at class, the old rule of no sneak peeks was proven. All that stressing over the scales and I had actually lost 2lb. I am now 17st exactly. Unfortunately, Irene did not have my 50lb certificate but has promised that she will have it next week.
So onward and downward as they say.
Have a good week everyone.
Sarah x
Thursday 29 July 2010
Thursday 22 July 2010
Wednesday 21 July 2010
I did it!!!!!!
Thats right, I managed a 1.5lb loss this week, despite all the food at the renewal. We all had a fantastic day on Monday and I am so glad we have made a new day to remember.
As far as food went, I had followed fast start for the week and after breakfast I had over 40 points available for the buffet. I tried to be really good but not deny myself anything. The cakes looked amazing but really big slices. So, I cut a piece in half (was really proud of myself) and it was just as nice. I have to be honest though, the last couple of days the fast start was getting difficult. I also did not like not pointing even for one day. I didn't feel in control of my eating, and if nothing else it has confirmed to me that I could never go back to eating the way I used to. Definately a positive.
I hoped I had done enough to get the half pound of for my 50lb certificate and I surpassed it. I was so pleased this morning and I know Irene will be so proud when she gets back next week. I couldn't get my certificate until she returns, but I didn't mind. I have lost 7.5lb in the 3 weeks she has been away, I am really pleased with that. My husband is very proud of me and incredibly supportive. I could not have done this without him.
So on to a quiet week.
Good luck at weigh in everyone.
Sarah x
As far as food went, I had followed fast start for the week and after breakfast I had over 40 points available for the buffet. I tried to be really good but not deny myself anything. The cakes looked amazing but really big slices. So, I cut a piece in half (was really proud of myself) and it was just as nice. I have to be honest though, the last couple of days the fast start was getting difficult. I also did not like not pointing even for one day. I didn't feel in control of my eating, and if nothing else it has confirmed to me that I could never go back to eating the way I used to. Definately a positive.
I hoped I had done enough to get the half pound of for my 50lb certificate and I surpassed it. I was so pleased this morning and I know Irene will be so proud when she gets back next week. I couldn't get my certificate until she returns, but I didn't mind. I have lost 7.5lb in the 3 weeks she has been away, I am really pleased with that. My husband is very proud of me and incredibly supportive. I could not have done this without him.
So on to a quiet week.
Good luck at weigh in everyone.
Sarah x
Thursday 15 July 2010
So close...
Sorry for another short blog. There is so much still to do before the Renewal on Monday and Daniel is having even more trouble than usual with his sleeping. I lost another 1.5lb this week taking me to 49.5lb at Weightwatchers. Keep everything crossed that I manage that half lb next week after the Renewal, then I will get my 50lb certificate!
Have a good week everyone.
Sarah x
Have a good week everyone.
Sarah x
Wednesday 7 July 2010
Busy, busy, busy.....
Short and sweet guys. This week has been soo busy with the children both at home for the holidays and preparing for the renewal. I am only just managing to cling on to my new found efficiency at home. Delayed but still being done - just. I am busy sewing teddy bears, I have gifts/favours to wrap, place cards to print, flowers and ballons to sort and we have a meeting at the hotel tomorrow to go through final arrangements.
This last week or so, though we haven't been out walking as much, I have been much more active and it has paid off ;). Irene (my leader) is on holiday at the moment and she will be really proud to hear I lost 4.5lb this week!!!! Yippee!!! So that takes me to 17st 5lb. My 2lb per week average predicted I would be 17st 2lb on my last weigh in before the renewal. That is next week!! I didn't think it was possible but I am really close now. I don't mind if I don't reach it, even half a pound each week is enough. I will get to goal however long it takes.
Got to go discuss plans with Simon.
Have a good week everyone.
Sarah x
This last week or so, though we haven't been out walking as much, I have been much more active and it has paid off ;). Irene (my leader) is on holiday at the moment and she will be really proud to hear I lost 4.5lb this week!!!! Yippee!!! So that takes me to 17st 5lb. My 2lb per week average predicted I would be 17st 2lb on my last weigh in before the renewal. That is next week!! I didn't think it was possible but I am really close now. I don't mind if I don't reach it, even half a pound each week is enough. I will get to goal however long it takes.
Got to go discuss plans with Simon.
Have a good week everyone.
Sarah x
Wednesday 30 June 2010
Before and on the way photos
My leader asked me for some before and current pics and I thought I would share them with you.
Taken New Year 2008 weighing 22.5 stone.
Taken July 2009 weighing a whopping 23 stone!!!!
both taken May 2010 @ 18.5 stone approx
I am currently 17 stone 9.5lb
Taken New Year 2008 weighing 22.5 stone.
Taken July 2009 weighing a whopping 23 stone!!!!
both taken May 2010 @ 18.5 stone approx
I am currently 17 stone 9.5lb
School's out for summer (Alice Cooper stylee).... well almost!
Megan and Daniel both finish school tomorrow. Although Daniel does not normally attend nursery on a Thursday, they are having their end of term party at the local play centre and we are going to take him and see how he goes.
This past week seems to have gone soo quickly, but all the paperwork is now complete. Daniel will officially be staying at his current nursery after the summer, which is such a relief.
Well, my outfit has arrived for the Renewal and it is lovely. My mum-in-law is going to take my skirt in a little though so that was a nice feeling. She is also doing my hair on the day and we had a lovely evening on Monday trying it out. Also on the subject of NSV's, I managed to wrap a normal bath towel right around me after a shower the other night with NO GAPS!!!! That is the first time ever in my adult life I have managed it!!!
Food wise this week my picking has been alot better and I have promised myself that I will be strict and aim to look at each day individually and really try hard not to pick at all on each of those days. So watch this space on that one. Walking has been good this week, I seem to be averaging about 30 miles in a week and alot of that is being busy in doors. So it just shows how much we all do without realising. The scales showed another 1.5 loss at WI this week, which I was really happy about.
I want to appologise in advance if my posts are short over the next few weeks. There is alot to do for the renewal, the most important thing being sewing two teddy bears for Megan and Daniel. I will have 2 more weigh ins before the day itself and I will make sure I blog, but they may well be short and sweet.
Good luck with weigh in this week everyone.
Sarah x
This past week seems to have gone soo quickly, but all the paperwork is now complete. Daniel will officially be staying at his current nursery after the summer, which is such a relief.
Well, my outfit has arrived for the Renewal and it is lovely. My mum-in-law is going to take my skirt in a little though so that was a nice feeling. She is also doing my hair on the day and we had a lovely evening on Monday trying it out. Also on the subject of NSV's, I managed to wrap a normal bath towel right around me after a shower the other night with NO GAPS!!!! That is the first time ever in my adult life I have managed it!!!
Food wise this week my picking has been alot better and I have promised myself that I will be strict and aim to look at each day individually and really try hard not to pick at all on each of those days. So watch this space on that one. Walking has been good this week, I seem to be averaging about 30 miles in a week and alot of that is being busy in doors. So it just shows how much we all do without realising. The scales showed another 1.5 loss at WI this week, which I was really happy about.
I want to appologise in advance if my posts are short over the next few weeks. There is alot to do for the renewal, the most important thing being sewing two teddy bears for Megan and Daniel. I will have 2 more weigh ins before the day itself and I will make sure I blog, but they may well be short and sweet.
Good luck with weigh in this week everyone.
Sarah x
Thursday 24 June 2010
I must not be late.....I must not be late
Firstly, sorry for not posting yesterday evening as ususal. Daniel's bad few days has turned into a bad week, which has cluminated with a day of cyclic absence episodes, today. It was brewing yesterday afternoon and really kicked off this morning before Megan went to school, not really seeing any improvement until about 4pm and he is still very much suffering the after effects. Needless to say time has been rather short.
We ate out at Subway on Saturday and I think I chose well. The rest of the week foodwise wasn't great but wasn't awful. I found myself picking alot at things with Daniel. I must get a handle on this picking, it is my biggest pitfall.
I felt ok with a STS at the scales this week, what with the picking and my period being due on Monday. I usually "only" lose half a pound the week before my period anyway so certainely not disappointed with a STS.
Hopefully (for him) Daniel will have a better week this week. We have talked with his support staff and he will not be going to the bigger school nursery, but instead he will stay where he is and is happy there. So, no more induction and change for him. His current nursery is applying for funding for a Learning Support Assistant there and we have had the nod from the Education Dept. that he should get it. A nice bonus on that front is he already knows the lady that would assist him.
A better week for Daniel will mean a better week for us, (especially my picking - I hope)!!
Fingers crossed for a good weigh in for all of us this week.
Sarah x
We ate out at Subway on Saturday and I think I chose well. The rest of the week foodwise wasn't great but wasn't awful. I found myself picking alot at things with Daniel. I must get a handle on this picking, it is my biggest pitfall.
I felt ok with a STS at the scales this week, what with the picking and my period being due on Monday. I usually "only" lose half a pound the week before my period anyway so certainely not disappointed with a STS.
Hopefully (for him) Daniel will have a better week this week. We have talked with his support staff and he will not be going to the bigger school nursery, but instead he will stay where he is and is happy there. So, no more induction and change for him. His current nursery is applying for funding for a Learning Support Assistant there and we have had the nod from the Education Dept. that he should get it. A nice bonus on that front is he already knows the lady that would assist him.
A better week for Daniel will mean a better week for us, (especially my picking - I hope)!!
Fingers crossed for a good weigh in for all of us this week.
Sarah x
Wednesday 16 June 2010
Short and sweet......
I am keeping this short tonight guys, today has been quite draining - Daniel had his induction at the school nursery today and it was a bit of a disaster for him. My knees are giving me alot of pain too and I am struggling to get comfy.
I have kept to my promise about being more efficient at home this week and I'm totally up to date on all my jobs!!!! (I know I am shocked too!!)
We had a barbeque at Simon's parents on Saturday for lunch and even though I wasn't in control of the foods offered I tried my best to make good choices. I ate more than I should but I wasn't hungry after that, so didn't have any dinner. Was careful for the rest of the week and despite having to go to a class at a different time (due to Daniel's induction), I was pleased to have lost 1lb. That makes 3 stone with WW since 20th Jan and 5 stone over all, in the past 10 months. I am soo pleased with myself and long may it continue.
Have a good one everyone.
Sarah x
I have kept to my promise about being more efficient at home this week and I'm totally up to date on all my jobs!!!! (I know I am shocked too!!)
We had a barbeque at Simon's parents on Saturday for lunch and even though I wasn't in control of the foods offered I tried my best to make good choices. I ate more than I should but I wasn't hungry after that, so didn't have any dinner. Was careful for the rest of the week and despite having to go to a class at a different time (due to Daniel's induction), I was pleased to have lost 1lb. That makes 3 stone with WW since 20th Jan and 5 stone over all, in the past 10 months. I am soo pleased with myself and long may it continue.
Have a good one everyone.
Sarah x
Wednesday 9 June 2010
Goodbye "Severely Obese"...... and the 18 stone bracket
Well it can now officially be said I am no longer "Severely Obese"!!!!! This week I have lost 4lbs taking me to 17st 12lb. This makes my BMI is now under 35 wow! The last time I was under 18 stones was before I got pregnant with Megan, who is now 7.
I can't quite believe it as it hasn't been an easy week. We went out for my father in law's birthday on Thursday (day after my weigh in) and had a lovely meal. I chose hot salmon salad with a soy and ginger sauce which was delicious. I had chosen before I went but had to guess at the points as it was not listed in the Eat Out guide. I am suprised how my attitudes towards food has changed since starting Weightwatchers. Back in January (just after I joined), we had been planning to go to the very same restaurant for a meal for my birthday. After looking at the points on foods out, I had decided that the only thing I could safely have was a salad and was NO POINT in going out for a meal and "only having a salad". So we didn't go. Now, a bit better educated and taste buds having changed, I was really looking forward to "only having a salad". Everyone else was having a dessert and I decided I wasn't going to torture myself by not having one. So I ordered Eton Mess, which was strawberries, meringue and double cream. I tried to order what I thought would be lower in points and since strawberries and meringue are low and there was no pastry, I thought it would be ok. This was followed by a full fat costa hot choc. I know I shouldn't have full fat but it had been ordered and paid for before I returned from the toilet. This said I think I went over my points by about 3 that day on my estimates. So a good outing all round I think.
I have had plenty of salads this week as it has been warm and I wanted to be careful after the meal out, especially with only estimating the points values. I have only been swimming at the Splash Club on Sunday this week due to my knees flaring up again but I have tried to keep moving at home. I have also been much better with controlling picking this week and this has clearly paid off.
I now have 5 more weigh ins before we renew our vows. After my first 10 weeks my weightloss average predicted I would be down to 17st 2lbs by the Renewal. Now after my 20th weigh in, I am still on track for that. Five weigh ins to go and 10lbs to lose for that target. I don't mind if I don't reach it, but it would be nice. My average works out to 2lb a week so I couldn't be happier. I have 1lb to lose to make 3 stone gone at Weightwatchers and that would make 5 stone in total since last September. I have to say I am really pleased with my loss and thankful for all the support that has helped me to get here.
This week, the plan is to continue as before but now dropping to 22 points a day and to try to excercise more (knees permitting). If not, Megan and I will be at Tesco's on Saturday taking part in a bag pack to raise money for our disability swimming club. At least that will keep me moving.
Keep up the good work everyone,
Sarah x
I can't quite believe it as it hasn't been an easy week. We went out for my father in law's birthday on Thursday (day after my weigh in) and had a lovely meal. I chose hot salmon salad with a soy and ginger sauce which was delicious. I had chosen before I went but had to guess at the points as it was not listed in the Eat Out guide. I am suprised how my attitudes towards food has changed since starting Weightwatchers. Back in January (just after I joined), we had been planning to go to the very same restaurant for a meal for my birthday. After looking at the points on foods out, I had decided that the only thing I could safely have was a salad and was NO POINT in going out for a meal and "only having a salad". So we didn't go. Now, a bit better educated and taste buds having changed, I was really looking forward to "only having a salad". Everyone else was having a dessert and I decided I wasn't going to torture myself by not having one. So I ordered Eton Mess, which was strawberries, meringue and double cream. I tried to order what I thought would be lower in points and since strawberries and meringue are low and there was no pastry, I thought it would be ok. This was followed by a full fat costa hot choc. I know I shouldn't have full fat but it had been ordered and paid for before I returned from the toilet. This said I think I went over my points by about 3 that day on my estimates. So a good outing all round I think.
I have had plenty of salads this week as it has been warm and I wanted to be careful after the meal out, especially with only estimating the points values. I have only been swimming at the Splash Club on Sunday this week due to my knees flaring up again but I have tried to keep moving at home. I have also been much better with controlling picking this week and this has clearly paid off.
I now have 5 more weigh ins before we renew our vows. After my first 10 weeks my weightloss average predicted I would be down to 17st 2lbs by the Renewal. Now after my 20th weigh in, I am still on track for that. Five weigh ins to go and 10lbs to lose for that target. I don't mind if I don't reach it, but it would be nice. My average works out to 2lb a week so I couldn't be happier. I have 1lb to lose to make 3 stone gone at Weightwatchers and that would make 5 stone in total since last September. I have to say I am really pleased with my loss and thankful for all the support that has helped me to get here.
This week, the plan is to continue as before but now dropping to 22 points a day and to try to excercise more (knees permitting). If not, Megan and I will be at Tesco's on Saturday taking part in a bag pack to raise money for our disability swimming club. At least that will keep me moving.
Keep up the good work everyone,
Sarah x
Wednesday 2 June 2010
Swim to slim
This week has been a resounding success. I have tried 4 new ww recipes, finally overcome my mountain of ironing and got back into a routine with it and I have been swimming twice this week. I took Daniel once and then I went on my own for the very first time ever, just to swim. I managed to swim for an hour non-stop and completed 44 lengths!!! I really enjoyed it but since I will be taking Dan again tomorrow and we have splash club again this Sunday, I will give my solo swim a miss this week. I don't want to risk setting my knees off worse again so will keep it to twice a week, at least for now.
All the extra activity this week (and less nibbling) has paid off with a 1.5lb loss taking me to 18st 2lb. I am not disappointed that I did not get under 18st before my father in law's birthday tomorrow - I never really thought that was realistic, just would have been nice.
I also finally got around to sorting and sending the invites for our Renewal and I also took the plunge and ordered a dress I have had my eye on for a while. It arrived today and I have had a lovely (though inconvenient) boost. I had ordered a size 20 (haven't been that size in years) and it didn't fit - it was too big!!! I had been worried as it was quite fitted at the waist, it fit ok on the bottom half and with 6 weeks to go it would have fitted perfectly. The top half however, was another matter -it was falling down!!! Now I am not exactly small up top but it was clear that I should be in a size 18 on top and 20 on the bottom. So off we go to Carlisle on Saturday to return it. That is the first time I have ever had to return clothes for being too big. Needless to say that made me feel pretty good. So more more clothes browsing on the internet, not that I mind it.
Not really any goals to set myself this week other than that I would like to be down another 7lbs by the ceremony on 19th July.
Hope everyone is having a good week.
Take care,
Sarah x
All the extra activity this week (and less nibbling) has paid off with a 1.5lb loss taking me to 18st 2lb. I am not disappointed that I did not get under 18st before my father in law's birthday tomorrow - I never really thought that was realistic, just would have been nice.
I also finally got around to sorting and sending the invites for our Renewal and I also took the plunge and ordered a dress I have had my eye on for a while. It arrived today and I have had a lovely (though inconvenient) boost. I had ordered a size 20 (haven't been that size in years) and it didn't fit - it was too big!!! I had been worried as it was quite fitted at the waist, it fit ok on the bottom half and with 6 weeks to go it would have fitted perfectly. The top half however, was another matter -it was falling down!!! Now I am not exactly small up top but it was clear that I should be in a size 18 on top and 20 on the bottom. So off we go to Carlisle on Saturday to return it. That is the first time I have ever had to return clothes for being too big. Needless to say that made me feel pretty good. So more more clothes browsing on the internet, not that I mind it.
Not really any goals to set myself this week other than that I would like to be down another 7lbs by the ceremony on 19th July.
Hope everyone is having a good week.
Take care,
Sarah x
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Busy doing nothing.....
This week has been soo busy yet I don't seem to have achieved anything! I still have masses of ironing to do and I didn't do any yoga this week. I really must make time to get things and myself in order.
I have been really picky with food and found myself nibbling lots, Needless to say, I have spend at least the past few days paying points back. It paid off though as I managed a half pound loss. I am very pleased with that.
On Saturday, we went out for ice cream with Simon's Mum. I wasn't going to have one at first and then I decided that there was no point doing this whole weightloss thing if I would never allow myself a treat. I had one scoop of cherry ice cream in a tub, whilst everyone else had cones too. I pointed it as 6 points just to be on the safe side - this was real country ice cream from the farm shop so very rich and creamy. It was delicious and I loved every mouthful! They have a play area there and we had a lovely afternoon just watching the children play.
On Sunday, we went to the Splash Club for the first time in what seemed like forever. It is only on once a fortnight and we had moved and then Simon and the children had been unwell so we had missed a few. It was good to be back in the water and in a swimsuit 2 sizes smaller!!! I am definately going to try to get to swimming once a week on my own and once with Daniel (to help strengthen his legs). I really enjoy it and I felt like I really worked this week as Megan was trying to swim breadths with only her armbands for the first time. In the end she managed 2 complete breadths so we were all chuffed with that.
Basically, I need to get off my bum and my activity head on and start doing more. Things are draining with all the hours we put in with Daniel and I often don't feel like doing much more than flopping when I get some time - but I do know how much the excersise is worth it. I think I need to become more efficent with my housework, I am tidy and relatively houseproud but don't often get as much done at once as I should really. If I get my act in gear with that I will have more time to excercise without leaving it until an evening when I am too exhausted.
So this week I have decided I am going to be more organised and just get things done so that I can get some excercise fitted in on a morning, when Daniel is at nursery. That is my goal for this week. Maybe if I do that then all the extra activity might just boost my weightloss so that I can be under 18 stone when we go out for Simon's Dad's birthday. I will do my best to work hard this week and keep my fingers crossed but I think 4lbs is asking a bit much. We shall see and any extra loss will be great.
So as promised I am off to get busy while I have a little time before Dan wakes up again. I am going to go and get my invitations started for our Renewal of Vows ceremony.
Have a good week everyone
Sarah x
I have been really picky with food and found myself nibbling lots, Needless to say, I have spend at least the past few days paying points back. It paid off though as I managed a half pound loss. I am very pleased with that.
On Saturday, we went out for ice cream with Simon's Mum. I wasn't going to have one at first and then I decided that there was no point doing this whole weightloss thing if I would never allow myself a treat. I had one scoop of cherry ice cream in a tub, whilst everyone else had cones too. I pointed it as 6 points just to be on the safe side - this was real country ice cream from the farm shop so very rich and creamy. It was delicious and I loved every mouthful! They have a play area there and we had a lovely afternoon just watching the children play.
On Sunday, we went to the Splash Club for the first time in what seemed like forever. It is only on once a fortnight and we had moved and then Simon and the children had been unwell so we had missed a few. It was good to be back in the water and in a swimsuit 2 sizes smaller!!! I am definately going to try to get to swimming once a week on my own and once with Daniel (to help strengthen his legs). I really enjoy it and I felt like I really worked this week as Megan was trying to swim breadths with only her armbands for the first time. In the end she managed 2 complete breadths so we were all chuffed with that.
Basically, I need to get off my bum and my activity head on and start doing more. Things are draining with all the hours we put in with Daniel and I often don't feel like doing much more than flopping when I get some time - but I do know how much the excersise is worth it. I think I need to become more efficent with my housework, I am tidy and relatively houseproud but don't often get as much done at once as I should really. If I get my act in gear with that I will have more time to excercise without leaving it until an evening when I am too exhausted.
So this week I have decided I am going to be more organised and just get things done so that I can get some excercise fitted in on a morning, when Daniel is at nursery. That is my goal for this week. Maybe if I do that then all the extra activity might just boost my weightloss so that I can be under 18 stone when we go out for Simon's Dad's birthday. I will do my best to work hard this week and keep my fingers crossed but I think 4lbs is asking a bit much. We shall see and any extra loss will be great.
So as promised I am off to get busy while I have a little time before Dan wakes up again. I am going to go and get my invitations started for our Renewal of Vows ceremony.
Have a good week everyone
Sarah x
Wednesday 19 May 2010
Success all round
Well this week was great for the class - everyone who stayed to class (almost all the regulars) lost this week! I lost 3lb which definately makes up for such a small loss last week. I got my 5th silver 7 (yippeee!) and I now weigh 18st 4lbs. My next goal is to get under 18 stone and I would like to reach that by the time we go out for Simon's Dad's birthday on 3rd June. To do that I would have to lose over 4lb in 2 weeks whic I think is a bit of a tall order, so I am not putting any pressure on myself to do so.
As expected, I did not manage to get any yoga done in the past week due to TOTM. I am determined to fit it in at least once this week. I really enjoy it, my knees seem to take it ok and feel great afterwards - it is just trying to get it set in my routine on a regular basis.
I've had my hair cut this week and I am suprised each time I have it done, how much it boosts my self confidence. I never really bothered with the hairdressers, in the 3 years before joining WW I think I went only went about 3 times, yet I have already been 3 times in the past 4 months. It is turning out to be an expensive business lol! I have gone from a woman who hated to look in the mirror at all, to one who catches myself checking out my reflection sometimes and beginning to like what I see.
I am also beginning to look at dresses for our renewal of vows ceremony in July but having no clue what I feel I would look good in or even what style I would like to go for. Style is a word that has not existed in my vocabulary for many years! When it gets a bit nearer to the date I will have to go and try things on to get an idea.
I've been a bit braver in the kitchen this week too. Normally I only cook "proper" (i.e.old fashioned) meals if planned well in advance. On Sunday, I just had a lightning bolt and decided to make toad in the hole. Whenever I have attempted this dish before it had failed miserably, but had seen a recipe in the Fabulous and Filling cookbook made with sausages, apples and onion gravey and was determined to give it a go. It was devine! I couldn't believe it. I have also been trying out new WW dessert recipes with my mini chef assistant Megan and it's been lots of fun.
So after another good week I'm off to tackle a mountain of ironing - it has been such a busy, busy week I have fallen badly behind.
Hope everyone else is doing ok.
Have a good week everyone.
Sarah x
As expected, I did not manage to get any yoga done in the past week due to TOTM. I am determined to fit it in at least once this week. I really enjoy it, my knees seem to take it ok and feel great afterwards - it is just trying to get it set in my routine on a regular basis.
I've had my hair cut this week and I am suprised each time I have it done, how much it boosts my self confidence. I never really bothered with the hairdressers, in the 3 years before joining WW I think I went only went about 3 times, yet I have already been 3 times in the past 4 months. It is turning out to be an expensive business lol! I have gone from a woman who hated to look in the mirror at all, to one who catches myself checking out my reflection sometimes and beginning to like what I see.
I am also beginning to look at dresses for our renewal of vows ceremony in July but having no clue what I feel I would look good in or even what style I would like to go for. Style is a word that has not existed in my vocabulary for many years! When it gets a bit nearer to the date I will have to go and try things on to get an idea.
I've been a bit braver in the kitchen this week too. Normally I only cook "proper" (i.e.old fashioned) meals if planned well in advance. On Sunday, I just had a lightning bolt and decided to make toad in the hole. Whenever I have attempted this dish before it had failed miserably, but had seen a recipe in the Fabulous and Filling cookbook made with sausages, apples and onion gravey and was determined to give it a go. It was devine! I couldn't believe it. I have also been trying out new WW dessert recipes with my mini chef assistant Megan and it's been lots of fun.
So after another good week I'm off to tackle a mountain of ironing - it has been such a busy, busy week I have fallen badly behind.
Hope everyone else is doing ok.
Have a good week everyone.
Sarah x
Wednesday 12 May 2010
Back to basics.....
After the past few weeks surrounding the move and unpacking it has been nice to have a really uneventful week. My husband and children are routine freaks and I am not that different to be honest. Of course I like to have suprises or do something different sometimes, I am quite content with our same old routine. This week has been just that. As far as points went this week, I thought it would be wise to try really hard to stick exactly to points each day. The past 2 weeks I had been very up and down with points, some days really over and then others really cutting back to compensate. I wanted to give myself some equilibrium so as not to tempt fate with the old "starvation mode". I am still not really wanting much in the way of evening snacks so have added a few extra points to each of my meals throughout the day to use them up and that has been nice. I'm normally very satisfied but it has been nice to treat myself to some higher pointed foods like full fat cheese (which I love!!!) and wouldn't normally eat as my points wouldn't allow it.
This week I have been really quite lazy! I have not excercised other than walking and I haven't done much of that either. I have lost some of my walking as Daniel is now attending pre school 3 mornings a week. It is such a shame as we cannot get from Megan's school in time when walking so we have to take the car. Good news on that front though. As from August, Daniel will be attending the nursery at Megan's school 5 mornings a week - so we can walk every day!! I like the walk to school it really starts you off for the day.
As the week progressed I knew I was heading towards TOTM and was completely unawares as to how much it would affect me. This is only my 2nd in 3 years (after having the implant out) and the first had passed ok. In the days leading up to today I was getting thirstier and thirster. I could not quench my thirst at all and felt like I was drinking gallons and gallons of water. Despite this my lips were so dry they were beginning to crack. It had got to the point that I had said to Simon (my husband) that if it were to continue I would go and have my blood sugar checked. Simon's Dad was diagnosed with diabetes earlier this year so we are all on the look out, especially with my weight. Low and behold, my period started this morning and I was no longer thirsty. My lips are also beginning to return to normal. How wierd!! I know my GP said my cycle could be strange for a while until it settles down but I certainely wasn't expecting that!!
The Points Scales, well they are FANTASTIC! The best thing I have ever invested in!! They are incredibly easy to use and are SOOOO accurate, eggs are a perfect example. With eggs, E-source and the Shop book both say a medium egg is 1.5 points and that 2 eggs are 2.5. Well I never buy large eggs, only standard eggs. The scales show a huge variation in weights that can make 1 single egg, 2 or even 2.5 points and 2 eggs seem to show 4 points more regularly that 2.5 points. I like eggs and can sometimes have them twice or even 3 times in a week. Those extra points can add up over a week. It will be interesting to see what difference that greater accuracy makes over a month or so. We shall see.
Anyway, I was convinced that all that water would cause a gain this week or at least a STS, but no, I was pleasantly suprised to see a 1/2lb loss. A loss is a loss and I am happy with that under the circumstances. As far as this week goes, I won't be doing any yoga until my period ends. The dvd says that women should not do "inverted poses whilst menstruating" and since most of them are "inverted" it kind of makes it a waste of time. So instead I will try to fit in more walking - even if it is just being busier at home, (we are almost fully unpacked and settled).
Onward and downwards as they say.
Sarah x
This week I have been really quite lazy! I have not excercised other than walking and I haven't done much of that either. I have lost some of my walking as Daniel is now attending pre school 3 mornings a week. It is such a shame as we cannot get from Megan's school in time when walking so we have to take the car. Good news on that front though. As from August, Daniel will be attending the nursery at Megan's school 5 mornings a week - so we can walk every day!! I like the walk to school it really starts you off for the day.
As the week progressed I knew I was heading towards TOTM and was completely unawares as to how much it would affect me. This is only my 2nd in 3 years (after having the implant out) and the first had passed ok. In the days leading up to today I was getting thirstier and thirster. I could not quench my thirst at all and felt like I was drinking gallons and gallons of water. Despite this my lips were so dry they were beginning to crack. It had got to the point that I had said to Simon (my husband) that if it were to continue I would go and have my blood sugar checked. Simon's Dad was diagnosed with diabetes earlier this year so we are all on the look out, especially with my weight. Low and behold, my period started this morning and I was no longer thirsty. My lips are also beginning to return to normal. How wierd!! I know my GP said my cycle could be strange for a while until it settles down but I certainely wasn't expecting that!!
The Points Scales, well they are FANTASTIC! The best thing I have ever invested in!! They are incredibly easy to use and are SOOOO accurate, eggs are a perfect example. With eggs, E-source and the Shop book both say a medium egg is 1.5 points and that 2 eggs are 2.5. Well I never buy large eggs, only standard eggs. The scales show a huge variation in weights that can make 1 single egg, 2 or even 2.5 points and 2 eggs seem to show 4 points more regularly that 2.5 points. I like eggs and can sometimes have them twice or even 3 times in a week. Those extra points can add up over a week. It will be interesting to see what difference that greater accuracy makes over a month or so. We shall see.
Anyway, I was convinced that all that water would cause a gain this week or at least a STS, but no, I was pleasantly suprised to see a 1/2lb loss. A loss is a loss and I am happy with that under the circumstances. As far as this week goes, I won't be doing any yoga until my period ends. The dvd says that women should not do "inverted poses whilst menstruating" and since most of them are "inverted" it kind of makes it a waste of time. So instead I will try to fit in more walking - even if it is just being busier at home, (we are almost fully unpacked and settled).
Onward and downwards as they say.
Sarah x
Wednesday 5 May 2010
bit naughty this week....
This week I have not been too good with my control and will power. On a few days this week I have eaten things I know I should not, Thursday in particular. The children were having pizza (tesco chilled one) for dinner. When they do I always cut myself a tiny slice and have it (even though I do not point it) as it just gives me a taste and stops me from craving it. This week, did I stop at that one tiny slice??? No I did not, I was bad lol. The good thing was that I normally leave plenty of points for something in the evening as I am ALWAYS hungry when Daniel finally goes to sleep. This move seems to have broken that habit as I don't really feel hungry at night at all and only fancy a small WeightWatchers treat, so low points. Thankfully those points covered the pizza. Then Simon himself bought a reduced box of Thorntons chocolates and I had far too many of them. I covered this by doing more yoga (which I am quickly becoming addicted to). So all in all not very well controlled. I do feel pleased with the way I handled it though, I was aware of what I was doing and took steps immediately to prevent me from undoing my good work. I was really pleased to lose 2.5lb this week and collect my 10% keyring that I was owed from last week.
I also bought the WeightWatchers Points Scale today, I have been saving for ages for it. I have had a little play with it and will be interested in seeing what difference it makes to my tracking this week. Will give you all my thoughts on it next week.
I am off to do another yoga session, catch you soon.
Sarah x
I also bought the WeightWatchers Points Scale today, I have been saving for ages for it. I have had a little play with it and will be interested in seeing what difference it makes to my tracking this week. Will give you all my thoughts on it next week.
I am off to do another yoga session, catch you soon.
Sarah x
Wednesday 28 April 2010
All change!
Well, things have changed somewhat since my last post. On Thursday morning I received several telephone calls from the Homeless Section. They changed the location of our Emergency housing no less than 3 times!!!! This week has been hard pointswise. Time (or lack of it) really limited my meals and on some days had to just grab something quick, which then left me hungry later. On 3 days I ate over my points, not too much but over all the same. I pointed and tracked all of it and was able to pay back most of the points on the days I had a little more time. I walked loads (mostly indoors) on most days clocking around 13000 steps a day and on some I did a massive 23000!!!
I didn't eat particularly badly but didn't have nearly as much fruit and veg or wholegrain and some things were more fatty than usual and did my body know it! Even in such a short space of time not eating what I now class as normal (healthy), I noticed changes to my skin and toilet habits (too much information I know). I feel that this actually was a valuable experience in one sense. It has reminded me a little of what I felt before WW and how quickly my body could begin to go back there if I ever gave up on Weightwatchers and I definately do not want that. So definately a positive.
I went to WI expecting a STS and was thoroughly suprised and pleased with a loss of 2.5lb, making my 4th Silver Seven, 29lb loss in total and my 10% yippee!!!
Irene said that she will have my keyring next week I cant wait!
Anyway, we have got moved fine and the place is actually very nice (a lot better than expected) and hopefully there will be a permenant house for us soon.
Have a good week everyone I'm off to do more unpacking....
Sarah X
I didn't eat particularly badly but didn't have nearly as much fruit and veg or wholegrain and some things were more fatty than usual and did my body know it! Even in such a short space of time not eating what I now class as normal (healthy), I noticed changes to my skin and toilet habits (too much information I know). I feel that this actually was a valuable experience in one sense. It has reminded me a little of what I felt before WW and how quickly my body could begin to go back there if I ever gave up on Weightwatchers and I definately do not want that. So definately a positive.
I went to WI expecting a STS and was thoroughly suprised and pleased with a loss of 2.5lb, making my 4th Silver Seven, 29lb loss in total and my 10% yippee!!!
Irene said that she will have my keyring next week I cant wait!
Anyway, we have got moved fine and the place is actually very nice (a lot better than expected) and hopefully there will be a permenant house for us soon.
Have a good week everyone I'm off to do more unpacking....
Sarah X
Wednesday 21 April 2010
Mad, mad week....
As far as my eating goes, this week has been pretty uneventful, except for eating "new" fruits with the children. When I say new I mean things we just don't normally buy, pineapple, watermelon, mango etc. I stayed within my points and didn't use any of the activity points I earned. The walking has been hard going this week. It was my first TOTM for 3 years (now the implant is out) and it felt like all the ones I had missed had all come at once!!! My back ached like hell and I didn't feel like doing anything but I pushed through it and I am so glad I did. I walked another 35 miles this week and have been rewarded with a 3.5lb loss!!
Also, late yesterday evening we got a call from the Homeless Section to tell us that they had found us temporary accomodation until they had a permenant house for us. We took a drive over to see the area and met the neighbour and it seems quite nice. We came home all geared up to move in around 3-4 weeks since we weren't expected out of here until mid May. Plenty of time to pack - or so we thought!!! We spoke to the Homeless Section again today who said we have to move immediately!!!! OMG How are we going to get it all packed????? We have agreed to collect the keys on Monday and start to transfer some of our things over through the week, whilst at the same time packing the rest ready to go into storage. ARRRRGGGG! It's not too bad though, the rent is paid up here until 13th May so we can get the removals company to come in about another week and then give the place a once over ready for handing the keys in. Mad!
Anyway, I guess I am going to be very busy over the coming weeks and I appologise in advance if the blog becomes a little neglected. I will make sure I come and post my progress at the scales at the very least. I have decided that I will only expect to STS each week for the next 2-3 weeks as I can't commit the time to structured excercise and not always be able to eat what I should. Having said that, I will still be walking and pointing everything so we will see.
Catch you all soon,
Sarah x
Also, late yesterday evening we got a call from the Homeless Section to tell us that they had found us temporary accomodation until they had a permenant house for us. We took a drive over to see the area and met the neighbour and it seems quite nice. We came home all geared up to move in around 3-4 weeks since we weren't expected out of here until mid May. Plenty of time to pack - or so we thought!!! We spoke to the Homeless Section again today who said we have to move immediately!!!! OMG How are we going to get it all packed????? We have agreed to collect the keys on Monday and start to transfer some of our things over through the week, whilst at the same time packing the rest ready to go into storage. ARRRRGGGG! It's not too bad though, the rent is paid up here until 13th May so we can get the removals company to come in about another week and then give the place a once over ready for handing the keys in. Mad!
Anyway, I guess I am going to be very busy over the coming weeks and I appologise in advance if the blog becomes a little neglected. I will make sure I come and post my progress at the scales at the very least. I have decided that I will only expect to STS each week for the next 2-3 weeks as I can't commit the time to structured excercise and not always be able to eat what I should. Having said that, I will still be walking and pointing everything so we will see.
Catch you all soon,
Sarah x
Wednesday 14 April 2010
Here's to another good week.
This week has been really positive. I have been really disciplined with my eating and used my points well. I haven't eaten anything I shouldn't have and everything I have eaten I have tracked. In addition, the peadometer has really stepped things up and with Daniel starting pre-school this week there has been even more walking. On Mondays and Tuesdays we walk to Megan's school and back and then straight up to Dan's nursery and back without a break!!! My peadometer clocked 35 miles this week and I can tell you my calfs know about it. I really need some new shoes! I have averaged 14000 steps a day this week (some days have been as high as 18000 steps!) and I feel amazing for doing it.
I have been more experimental in the kitchen this week, trying out new recipies for myself and also for the family and I really enjoyed it. I am definately finding a new confidence in the kitchen and long may it continue.
As for the task I set myself last week, I have researched extensively for another form of excercise that will be gentler on my poor, old (28 lol) knees. I do love swimming but just cannot afford the fees to commit to it on a regular basis. I have discussed with the relevant medical people and I feel I may have found something that could work for me - yoga. All the information I have read and been given tells me it is none impact and has no sudden jerky movements. So, I have ordered a set of yoga dvds which have good reviews from around the world and am looking forward to trying them when they arrive, hopefully tomorrow.
Finally to weigh in, and none of us can ever predict those dreaded scales. I have to admit I did go hoping (more like praying) that I would lose something more than 1 pound. Even 1.5 would have made me extatic because of all the extra effort I put in. But alas, it was not to be, one pound again. I know every pound counts and I am really pleased but I was a little disappointed not to see even a little more in recognition of my hard work. I don't mind too much, I did all the extra walking because I enjoyed it and wanted to do it, not just to lose a few extra pounds. For that reason alone I will continue to do it.
I guess I am finally coming to the acceptance that taking thyroxine will not magically fix everything, especially when my dosage is still being tested and changed every few months. I have realised that the condition will probably still slow my weightloss even with the medication. But on the very bright side of it, a long, slow journey is better than no journey at all. I am thankful for where I am at right now. Up until I started the medication last September, I couldn't lose anything at all and I was desperate to lose "only one pound". So if all I can do is lose 1 pound a week then I will happily take it for the next 100 weeks!!!!
So on to another positive week, hopefully with a bit of yoga and fingers crossed for another "only lost a pound".
Sarah x
I have been more experimental in the kitchen this week, trying out new recipies for myself and also for the family and I really enjoyed it. I am definately finding a new confidence in the kitchen and long may it continue.
As for the task I set myself last week, I have researched extensively for another form of excercise that will be gentler on my poor, old (28 lol) knees. I do love swimming but just cannot afford the fees to commit to it on a regular basis. I have discussed with the relevant medical people and I feel I may have found something that could work for me - yoga. All the information I have read and been given tells me it is none impact and has no sudden jerky movements. So, I have ordered a set of yoga dvds which have good reviews from around the world and am looking forward to trying them when they arrive, hopefully tomorrow.
Finally to weigh in, and none of us can ever predict those dreaded scales. I have to admit I did go hoping (more like praying) that I would lose something more than 1 pound. Even 1.5 would have made me extatic because of all the extra effort I put in. But alas, it was not to be, one pound again. I know every pound counts and I am really pleased but I was a little disappointed not to see even a little more in recognition of my hard work. I don't mind too much, I did all the extra walking because I enjoyed it and wanted to do it, not just to lose a few extra pounds. For that reason alone I will continue to do it.
I guess I am finally coming to the acceptance that taking thyroxine will not magically fix everything, especially when my dosage is still being tested and changed every few months. I have realised that the condition will probably still slow my weightloss even with the medication. But on the very bright side of it, a long, slow journey is better than no journey at all. I am thankful for where I am at right now. Up until I started the medication last September, I couldn't lose anything at all and I was desperate to lose "only one pound". So if all I can do is lose 1 pound a week then I will happily take it for the next 100 weeks!!!!
So on to another positive week, hopefully with a bit of yoga and fingers crossed for another "only lost a pound".
Sarah x
Wednesday 7 April 2010
Flexibility, WW Really works!
This week has been a good week. I have to be honest and say that I haven't religiously stuck to my points this week - I have picked a little. I also treated myself on Friday evening. We had a film night with the children and I had some pizza, garlic bread, popcorn and a few other little bits. I did weigh and point it all and it totalled about 20 points. I had a few points banked from excercise and was happy that I would gain more throughout the week to cover the rest. In addition to my normal walking I did 3 x 30 minute dvd workouts and felt great! When I stood on the scales this morning at WI, a little doubt momentarily flickered my mind, wondering if I had done enough. I had, I have lost 1lb! I am really happy with that. It just goes to prove that I can make a decision to treat myself and still lose weight - so long as I stay in control!
The peadometer has been good this week. I have found that if you count your steps then look at it, it doesn't seem too accurate. However, over a course of a day it seems to level out and I have found it to be consistent in that, on an at home day I average about 7000 steps each day, and on an out and about day I average about 10000. It may not be 100% accurate and I am not using it to work out points, its more just to make me more aware of and then hopefully increase my activity. I feel it's working too. I am making tasks that little bit more difficult to make more steps. For example, when ironing now I place my baskets a few steps away from the ironing board on each side. It sounds sad I know but I did it without realising one day and it just kind of stuck!
On the activity front I felt fab after doing the workouts but my crunchy knees have returned with avengence. Painkillers up and structured exercise (other than walking) off the cards until it calms down again. This cycle it getting a little frustrating and there is not alot I can do about it at the moment, both my knees will require surgery again at some point, but the hospital will not consider it until I get my BMI down further. I want to excercise more and this is holding me back a little as I want to do more than walk. I know swimming is good but I just cannot afford it. So I am on the lookout for a new type of excercise to do at home. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! I think that this should be my task for this week - to research knee friendly forms of exercise!
On another positive note, Simon (my husband) has decided to join me on my WW journey, but at home rather than going to the meetings. It will be decidedly more difficult for Simon as his Aspergers Syndrome seriously restricts the textures, flavours and types of food he can/will tolerate. I feel it will benefit us both by doing WW together and he is now on day 3 and all is going well.
Feel like I have rambled a bit tonight so I will leave it there and go and begin scouring the internet for ideas.
Sarah x
The peadometer has been good this week. I have found that if you count your steps then look at it, it doesn't seem too accurate. However, over a course of a day it seems to level out and I have found it to be consistent in that, on an at home day I average about 7000 steps each day, and on an out and about day I average about 10000. It may not be 100% accurate and I am not using it to work out points, its more just to make me more aware of and then hopefully increase my activity. I feel it's working too. I am making tasks that little bit more difficult to make more steps. For example, when ironing now I place my baskets a few steps away from the ironing board on each side. It sounds sad I know but I did it without realising one day and it just kind of stuck!
On the activity front I felt fab after doing the workouts but my crunchy knees have returned with avengence. Painkillers up and structured exercise (other than walking) off the cards until it calms down again. This cycle it getting a little frustrating and there is not alot I can do about it at the moment, both my knees will require surgery again at some point, but the hospital will not consider it until I get my BMI down further. I want to excercise more and this is holding me back a little as I want to do more than walk. I know swimming is good but I just cannot afford it. So I am on the lookout for a new type of excercise to do at home. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! I think that this should be my task for this week - to research knee friendly forms of exercise!
On another positive note, Simon (my husband) has decided to join me on my WW journey, but at home rather than going to the meetings. It will be decidedly more difficult for Simon as his Aspergers Syndrome seriously restricts the textures, flavours and types of food he can/will tolerate. I feel it will benefit us both by doing WW together and he is now on day 3 and all is going well.
Feel like I have rambled a bit tonight so I will leave it there and go and begin scouring the internet for ideas.
Sarah x
Wednesday 31 March 2010
heaving a sigh of relief....
This week I have felt really disheartened by the whole process. My motivation was not lost but my confidence certainly was. It seems as though last week's gain bothered me more that I thought it did. The closer WI came the worse I felt. I hadn't been cheating or binging but my belief had really gone. I felt as though all the hormones raging caused by the implant and my Hashimotos would remove the control I have with this weightloss. That even though I would continue following the plan, that they would prevent it from working.
This morning I was convinced I had gained, despite there being no logic to it (I had stuck to plan). At WI I hardly dared look at the scales, but was most relieved to have lost 1.5. That completely reduced last week's gain to a mere blip on the horison. I feel that it was very significant for me to lose all of what I had gained so that I now have a clean slate again. I know that I didn't do anything wrong to cause the gain but I guess it was a lesson to myself in how fragile my new found confidence is - something I guess all us WWers face.
So now I feel more upbeat about it again (sounds fickle I know) and Simon bought me a WW pedometer plus today - not got it set up properly yet! I feel being aware of my activity will spur me on more, even on days we cannot get out of the house in bad weather.
I am looking forward to enjoying this week more than the last (and my pointed cadbury's creme egg on Sunday).
Keep well everyone,
Sarah x
This morning I was convinced I had gained, despite there being no logic to it (I had stuck to plan). At WI I hardly dared look at the scales, but was most relieved to have lost 1.5. That completely reduced last week's gain to a mere blip on the horison. I feel that it was very significant for me to lose all of what I had gained so that I now have a clean slate again. I know that I didn't do anything wrong to cause the gain but I guess it was a lesson to myself in how fragile my new found confidence is - something I guess all us WWers face.
So now I feel more upbeat about it again (sounds fickle I know) and Simon bought me a WW pedometer plus today - not got it set up properly yet! I feel being aware of my activity will spur me on more, even on days we cannot get out of the house in bad weather.
I am looking forward to enjoying this week more than the last (and my pointed cadbury's creme egg on Sunday).
Keep well everyone,
Sarah x
Wednesday 24 March 2010
What goes around.......
...definately comes back to bite you on the bum!!!! I was a bit gutted at WI today to find out I had gained 1.5lb. I have stuck to the plan faithfully this week, not gone 1 point over. My eating has been well under control even despite receiving an eviction notice and the landlord continuing to be a complete git! I actually feel proud of myself for not binging to ease the stress and emotion under the circumstances.
Admittedly, we haven't been out and about walking much at all. Daniel has another chest infection, caused by the damp in the flat we live in (but not for much longer YAY!)so we have been stuck indoors. I didn't think that would cause a gain, so it must be last weeks hormonal eating catching up with me. I thought I had paid enough points back to cover it but seemingly not.
I am not too disappointed though as it was not something I could help. The offending article, namely my contraceptive implant has been removed today. It has been fine using it up until this point but my doctor thinks it was so close to the end of it's life (had it in 2 years and 11 months) it just made things go a bit loopy. It did however, just have to give me a last kick in it's dying breaths though - it would not come out and the doctor practically had to rip my arm off to get it out. I now have a round hole in my arm about 1-2cm deep and its covered in butterfly stitches (maybe no swimming on Sunday :( boo) and it is very bruised.
Plan this week is just to continue as normal and the weightloss will catch up in its own time. I hope!!!!
Sorry but I am keeping it short this week due to the my arm being so sore. Catch up with you all next week.
Sarah x
Admittedly, we haven't been out and about walking much at all. Daniel has another chest infection, caused by the damp in the flat we live in (but not for much longer YAY!)so we have been stuck indoors. I didn't think that would cause a gain, so it must be last weeks hormonal eating catching up with me. I thought I had paid enough points back to cover it but seemingly not.
I am not too disappointed though as it was not something I could help. The offending article, namely my contraceptive implant has been removed today. It has been fine using it up until this point but my doctor thinks it was so close to the end of it's life (had it in 2 years and 11 months) it just made things go a bit loopy. It did however, just have to give me a last kick in it's dying breaths though - it would not come out and the doctor practically had to rip my arm off to get it out. I now have a round hole in my arm about 1-2cm deep and its covered in butterfly stitches (maybe no swimming on Sunday :( boo) and it is very bruised.
Plan this week is just to continue as normal and the weightloss will catch up in its own time. I hope!!!!
Sorry but I am keeping it short this week due to the my arm being so sore. Catch up with you all next week.
Sarah x
Wednesday 17 March 2010
Suprise, Suprise......
....no I haven't just morphed into Cilla Black, but I am absolutely amazed with WI today. I lost 3lb, which is fantastic but have no idea how. This week has been a bit of a rollercoaster hormonally. To cut a long story short, my contraceptive implant is almost expired (my first ever one) and it's suddenly made my body throw a bit of a wobbly to say the least! I spent over a week with everyone including my GP thinking I must be pregnant (morning sickness, breast changes, being emotional etc). It turns out that it is just the implant (thank goodness - we don't want another one yet) and I will be having it out in the next 7-10 days. Unfortunately, the hormones made me really hungry and I totally pigged over the weekend and went way over my points. I did have some activity points but not enough to cover it so spent the rest of the week "paying back points". Eventually the points tallied up but I thought it would be a miracle if I didn't have a gain but I wasn't too worried about it under the circumstances. But no a big 3 and that gave me a 3rd Silver 7 whoop whoop. So I have now lost 21 lbs in 8 weeks at weight watchers to add to the 29 I lost before I joined, making a grand total of 50 lbs! Needless to say I feel really good about this :). Bring on the next 50lbs please.
So on to this WW week. Well it is Megan's 7th birthday tomorrow and we are having a little tea party on Friday (so Nanny can come). I will be making my 0 point soup tomorrow so that I can have some before the party. I have got some WW friendly treats for myself and Simon's Mum (also at ww) and pointed it all up already so not worried about that at all. I wanted us to be able to enjoy it without worrying about points so planned it all well in advance.
I just hope more weeks can be as good as this for WW. As far as excercise goes this week, I would like to try to fit in at least 1 more structured activity. I have let that fall by the wayside the last few weeks, but have been walking 1-2 hours a day (it seems to fit in more easily to our lives). I am serious about the Race for Life so I think I may have to step it up a gear soon. I will see how this week goes.
Sarah x
So on to this WW week. Well it is Megan's 7th birthday tomorrow and we are having a little tea party on Friday (so Nanny can come). I will be making my 0 point soup tomorrow so that I can have some before the party. I have got some WW friendly treats for myself and Simon's Mum (also at ww) and pointed it all up already so not worried about that at all. I wanted us to be able to enjoy it without worrying about points so planned it all well in advance.
I just hope more weeks can be as good as this for WW. As far as excercise goes this week, I would like to try to fit in at least 1 more structured activity. I have let that fall by the wayside the last few weeks, but have been walking 1-2 hours a day (it seems to fit in more easily to our lives). I am serious about the Race for Life so I think I may have to step it up a gear soon. I will see how this week goes.
Sarah x
Wednesday 10 March 2010
Grrr.....
Not a bad week at all. This week has been a week of walking, I think we did a total of approximately 15 hours in all!!! I think we averaged 60 to 90 minutes per day and on Saturday it was 4 hours! We decided to leave the car at home and take the children, with Simon's mum on the train to Carlisle. The children loved it, Daniel has never been on a train before and Megan was about 3 the last time. I made a picnic lunch and pointed everything, including some WW goodies so that we didn't feel like we were missing out. I also found some WW mini cookies in Tesco that were 1.5 points per bag and we all had them at Costa with our "skinny" hot chocolate!
I was planning to do Fast Start this week and did follow it for at least half the week without any problems. Then after speaking to some other WW members I became concerned about the number of activity points I was earning and not eating. Lots of people have said that you must eat half of your activity points or your body will go into starvation mode. So I decided to end the Fast Start and eat up activity points to try to prevent this happening. Most of the time I felt like I was eating just to use up the points and usually on bad things. More fool me!!!
I got to WI this week concerned as to how it would go with all the messing about changing plan and then almost gorging at the end of my week. I had lost half a pound. I was pleased but a little frustrated to say the least. I didn't feel it was right eating all those points when I wasn't hungry and I didn't listen to myself. I am a little dissapointed that I was "following instructions" and it didn't do me all that good. I am however, still very happy that I have continued to lose (albeit only a little) making my total 18lbs since I joined at the end of January.
This week I am going back to basics. I am just going to follow the plan on my 24 points a day. I will try to excercise everyday, whether that be walking or something more vigorous, but I am not going to specifically schedule anything in. I will tally up my activity points, but only so I know I have a little leeway if I do feel hungry and want something else to eat. I have had smaller and smaller losses over the past 3 weeks and I would just like it if I could be averaging 2lb a week. Then I would be a happy bunny!!
and finally, NOTE TO SELF: Always listen to my own body and not other peoples hot air!!!!!
Sarah x
I was planning to do Fast Start this week and did follow it for at least half the week without any problems. Then after speaking to some other WW members I became concerned about the number of activity points I was earning and not eating. Lots of people have said that you must eat half of your activity points or your body will go into starvation mode. So I decided to end the Fast Start and eat up activity points to try to prevent this happening. Most of the time I felt like I was eating just to use up the points and usually on bad things. More fool me!!!
I got to WI this week concerned as to how it would go with all the messing about changing plan and then almost gorging at the end of my week. I had lost half a pound. I was pleased but a little frustrated to say the least. I didn't feel it was right eating all those points when I wasn't hungry and I didn't listen to myself. I am a little dissapointed that I was "following instructions" and it didn't do me all that good. I am however, still very happy that I have continued to lose (albeit only a little) making my total 18lbs since I joined at the end of January.
This week I am going back to basics. I am just going to follow the plan on my 24 points a day. I will try to excercise everyday, whether that be walking or something more vigorous, but I am not going to specifically schedule anything in. I will tally up my activity points, but only so I know I have a little leeway if I do feel hungry and want something else to eat. I have had smaller and smaller losses over the past 3 weeks and I would just like it if I could be averaging 2lb a week. Then I would be a happy bunny!!
and finally, NOTE TO SELF: Always listen to my own body and not other peoples hot air!!!!!
Sarah x
Wednesday 3 March 2010
Great Week......
This week has been great! On Wednesday evening, Simon and I managed to get out (for the first time in almost a year) and it was a lovely evening. We played snooker and got a pizza each on the way home. I checked the points online before we went out an I had a Dominos personal (the smallest) farmhouse pizza all to myself - and loved every bite!! I filled up on zero point veggies with my meals that day and had 6.5 points left to go towards my pizza. It was 10.5 points so I had to "pay back" 4 , which I did by cutting my points a little throughout the week.
I set myself a goal this week of clamping down on the nibbling. Well, it took me until Sunday to nail it completely but I haven't nibbled since and I am still very aware of of myself in the kitchen. Earlier in the week we had some humourous moments where "extra bits" made it as far as inside my mouth before I even realised what I was doing. Previously I would have said "what the hell..." but not this week... and out they came. So I am really pleased with my awareness this week.
On the exercise front this week things did not go as I planned. My shoulder niggle (from a car accident a few years back) returned and I was worried that if I pushed it with the ballet and the treadmill, I could be out of action longer. Rather than not bother at all, I switched my normal routine for extra walking with Simon and the children, and with that and the Splash Club on Sunday I still managed to rack up 14.5 Activity Points (which I did not use). I even had a Creme Egg last night (pointed) without using my earned points.
All in all this week I feel that I have made much better use of my points allowance. I have had plenty of fruits and veggies, wholegrains, dairy and proteins, even had a treat and I have felt much better for it. I feel that my attitude towards food and my diet (in the "healthy diet" sense) is changing everyday. I feel fuller more, I am drinking plenty of fluids, I am really enjoying what I am eating and it is much more varied than before. I feel I am less bothered about sweet things on a regular basis, it feels like I am developing a more normal relationship with food. It's not that I am no longer interested in sweet treets or that I am denying myself, I am just not really thinking about food as much (unless I am planning meals ahead) whereas I used to think about food lots. Also, I am finding I am much more particular about what treat things I have, I want good value for my points, that way I really enjoy what I eat and it does not leave me wanting for more!
Weigh in was a success this morning. I didn't feel as though I would have lost anything this week. TOTM kicked in this morning and I wasn't expecting it (I have been a little irregular since starting WW, probably due to the losses and sudden exercise) but I was happy to see I had lost 1.5lb, even after having the pizza at the start of my week. I was well chuffed!
So to this week, exercise regime will be back to normal as of this evening. I have also decided to give Fast Start a try this week to help give me a boost on the Stone for Easter challenge on the WW message boards. That means this week I will be living on 20 points plus a pint of skimmed milk a day, rather than my current 24 points. I think I should be fine, I made some zero pointed soup today so that should help me along. Hopefully next week will bring a nice 3 or maybe even 4 pound loss. Fingers crossed........
Sarah x
I set myself a goal this week of clamping down on the nibbling. Well, it took me until Sunday to nail it completely but I haven't nibbled since and I am still very aware of of myself in the kitchen. Earlier in the week we had some humourous moments where "extra bits" made it as far as inside my mouth before I even realised what I was doing. Previously I would have said "what the hell..." but not this week... and out they came. So I am really pleased with my awareness this week.
On the exercise front this week things did not go as I planned. My shoulder niggle (from a car accident a few years back) returned and I was worried that if I pushed it with the ballet and the treadmill, I could be out of action longer. Rather than not bother at all, I switched my normal routine for extra walking with Simon and the children, and with that and the Splash Club on Sunday I still managed to rack up 14.5 Activity Points (which I did not use). I even had a Creme Egg last night (pointed) without using my earned points.
All in all this week I feel that I have made much better use of my points allowance. I have had plenty of fruits and veggies, wholegrains, dairy and proteins, even had a treat and I have felt much better for it. I feel that my attitude towards food and my diet (in the "healthy diet" sense) is changing everyday. I feel fuller more, I am drinking plenty of fluids, I am really enjoying what I am eating and it is much more varied than before. I feel I am less bothered about sweet things on a regular basis, it feels like I am developing a more normal relationship with food. It's not that I am no longer interested in sweet treets or that I am denying myself, I am just not really thinking about food as much (unless I am planning meals ahead) whereas I used to think about food lots. Also, I am finding I am much more particular about what treat things I have, I want good value for my points, that way I really enjoy what I eat and it does not leave me wanting for more!
Weigh in was a success this morning. I didn't feel as though I would have lost anything this week. TOTM kicked in this morning and I wasn't expecting it (I have been a little irregular since starting WW, probably due to the losses and sudden exercise) but I was happy to see I had lost 1.5lb, even after having the pizza at the start of my week. I was well chuffed!
So to this week, exercise regime will be back to normal as of this evening. I have also decided to give Fast Start a try this week to help give me a boost on the Stone for Easter challenge on the WW message boards. That means this week I will be living on 20 points plus a pint of skimmed milk a day, rather than my current 24 points. I think I should be fine, I made some zero pointed soup today so that should help me along. Hopefully next week will bring a nice 3 or maybe even 4 pound loss. Fingers crossed........
Sarah x
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Another pound off......
Not been a great week but not a bad week either. I haven't been as disciplined as last week with exercise, all but one session completed and that was made up for by long walks with Simon and the children to the park on both Saturday and Sunday.
I'm not sure what it is but I feel I have been nibbling lots over the past 3 weeks. The first few weeks, I can say hand on heart that I didn't nibble at all, not sure whats changed. Also this week in particular I feel I have not used my points as well as I could have and then ended up using more of my activity points than I'd hoped. Never mind though, a pound is a pound and I am happy with that - especially under the circumstances!
So to this week.... my goal is to really clamp down on the nibbling, I want to get back out of the habit because I don't want something so silly to hinder my weight loss or cause me to put on. I'm going to keep up the excercise this week, especially with the Splash Club to look forward to on Sunday.
Sarah x
I'm not sure what it is but I feel I have been nibbling lots over the past 3 weeks. The first few weeks, I can say hand on heart that I didn't nibble at all, not sure whats changed. Also this week in particular I feel I have not used my points as well as I could have and then ended up using more of my activity points than I'd hoped. Never mind though, a pound is a pound and I am happy with that - especially under the circumstances!
So to this week.... my goal is to really clamp down on the nibbling, I want to get back out of the habit because I don't want something so silly to hinder my weight loss or cause me to put on. I'm going to keep up the excercise this week, especially with the Splash Club to look forward to on Sunday.
Sarah x
Wednesday 17 February 2010
Wow what a week!!....
This week has been amazing! Firstly, I met the excercise goal I set myself this week. I spent 30 minutes on my treadmill on Wednesday, Friday and Monday (my WeightWatchers week starts on Wednesday). I started at 2.5km and increased to 3km. I did my ballet conditioning Saturday and last night and we took the children to the Splash Club on Sunday. It was fantastic, I now remember how much I enjoy swimming and even earned 4 Activity Points (low intensity for 60 mins) just for larking about with the children! Despite not wearing a bather for about 4 years I wasn't phased by it at all. We are definately going back to the next session in a fortnight. I am also going to try Daniel with the mother and toddler sessions to see how he does with that.
Simon and I have also talked about more excercise. Once Daniel starts nursery after Easter we are going to play badminton once a week and I will also go for an hours swimming once a week too. I have felt so energised by all this extra activity this week and look forward to continuing it long term.
At weigh in today, I have to be honest I was hoping for a loss of 3-4lb with it being the first week of exercise. I was totally shocked when Irene told me it was 5lb, that takes me to 15lb in 4 weeks and I got my 2nd silver seven. Yipppeee! I can't believe it has been so easy thus far. I always thought it would be very hard to get my head into it in the beginning. I am realistic that the weightloss will slow down, but I never dreamed I would be a stone down in the first month!!
Further to my exercise this week, I have registered to take part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life at Carlisle this summer. I have paid my fee (so can't back out of it now!!) and set up my web page. I would really appreciate any sponsorship if you can help at all. As you can see, I have set my target at £100 (initially not too optimistic) but hope to raise as much as possible as cancer affects soo many lives.
Thank you in advance.....
Sarah x
Simon and I have also talked about more excercise. Once Daniel starts nursery after Easter we are going to play badminton once a week and I will also go for an hours swimming once a week too. I have felt so energised by all this extra activity this week and look forward to continuing it long term.
At weigh in today, I have to be honest I was hoping for a loss of 3-4lb with it being the first week of exercise. I was totally shocked when Irene told me it was 5lb, that takes me to 15lb in 4 weeks and I got my 2nd silver seven. Yipppeee! I can't believe it has been so easy thus far. I always thought it would be very hard to get my head into it in the beginning. I am realistic that the weightloss will slow down, but I never dreamed I would be a stone down in the first month!!
Further to my exercise this week, I have registered to take part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life at Carlisle this summer. I have paid my fee (so can't back out of it now!!) and set up my web page. I would really appreciate any sponsorship if you can help at all. As you can see, I have set my target at £100 (initially not too optimistic) but hope to raise as much as possible as cancer affects soo many lives.
Thank you in advance.....
Sarah x
Thursday 11 February 2010
Week 3 Excercise!!
This week I haven't eaten as well as I could have. I have kept within my points but felt as though I have been picking a little, but always making sure not picking enough to point it! Who was I kidding??? I knew I hadn't done well but tried to be more conscious of it the last few days.
I had decided that I wanted to get more active this week - and I did. In addition to my increased walking, on Monday I completed 2.5km on the treadmill (at home) in 30 minutes. I also did 50 minutes of ballet conditioning on Tuesday, followed by 2.5 km (in 28 mins) on the treadmill this evening. I used to be very active and I would like to be again, I feel incredibly invigorated when I have excercised - I really enjoy it!! It makes me wonder why I let it lapse so long.
My plan with the excercise is to go on the treadmill Mon, Wed, Fri and do ballet conditioning Tues and Thurs. Also we have decided to join a swimming club for Special Needs children (our son has Autism) and their families, and that runs alternate Sundays. As a teenager I was a keen dancer and hockey player so I would be doing something almost every day and it would be good to be like that again. To those of you that wished Daniel well last week, thank you - his cough is much better.
So weigh in today..... Well I knew the past two days excercise wouldn't really count yet and that I hadn't eaten great so I wasn't too optimistic. I was plesantly suprised when Irene (my WW leader) told me I had lost 1 1/2lb, making it 10lb in 3 weeks. Only 2lb more and I will back to my weight before falling pregnant with Daniel (who is now 3). It would be great if I could get that next week.
So... to a week of making sure I eat better and work hard with the excercise, then fingers crossed.........
Sarah
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I had decided that I wanted to get more active this week - and I did. In addition to my increased walking, on Monday I completed 2.5km on the treadmill (at home) in 30 minutes. I also did 50 minutes of ballet conditioning on Tuesday, followed by 2.5 km (in 28 mins) on the treadmill this evening. I used to be very active and I would like to be again, I feel incredibly invigorated when I have excercised - I really enjoy it!! It makes me wonder why I let it lapse so long.
My plan with the excercise is to go on the treadmill Mon, Wed, Fri and do ballet conditioning Tues and Thurs. Also we have decided to join a swimming club for Special Needs children (our son has Autism) and their families, and that runs alternate Sundays. As a teenager I was a keen dancer and hockey player so I would be doing something almost every day and it would be good to be like that again. To those of you that wished Daniel well last week, thank you - his cough is much better.
So weigh in today..... Well I knew the past two days excercise wouldn't really count yet and that I hadn't eaten great so I wasn't too optimistic. I was plesantly suprised when Irene (my WW leader) told me I had lost 1 1/2lb, making it 10lb in 3 weeks. Only 2lb more and I will back to my weight before falling pregnant with Daniel (who is now 3). It would be great if I could get that next week.
So... to a week of making sure I eat better and work hard with the excercise, then fingers crossed.........
Sarah
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Wednesday 3 February 2010
Week 2 weigh in.....
The past few days has been somewhat busy to say the least. At 6am on Tuesday I was travelling to hospital in a ambulance with my son Daniel, who has developed croup. The two of us spent last night on the sofa as he couldn't lay down to sleep. I felt as though meals have been a little rushed, the past couple of days and that I maybe could have made some more varied choices. I did however, manage to stay within my points.
Weigh in today and we (my mother-in-law & I) had decided not to stay for the meeting, I wanted to get back home to Daniel. We had each lost 3lbs, which was great, and I got my first half stone sticker!!! Yay! That takes me to 8.5lbs in 2 weeks and I am chuffed to bits with that. I feel like I am generally moving more and I have more motivation for everything in life. I can see my body shape changing in ways it hasn't before, even with such a relatively small loss. I feel more confident already and this week I managed to fit into a pair of jeans that I hadn't worn since before I fell pregnant with Daniel(my 2nd child), who is now 3!!
I think that the thing has changed the most already (and the thing I am happiest about) is that I feel I am becoming closer to Simon again. Not that we have ever been distant, or anything resembling that, but that I didn't enjoy his compliments and affection all that much. There is no denying that was tied in with my self esteem, and although I am aware that it will take time for it to fully recover - it has started! Each day that goes by I feel that I am receiving Simon's affection better and most importantly, giving more affection back.
Here's to more weight loss and more romance and a generally happier and healthier life....
Weigh in today and we (my mother-in-law & I) had decided not to stay for the meeting, I wanted to get back home to Daniel. We had each lost 3lbs, which was great, and I got my first half stone sticker!!! Yay! That takes me to 8.5lbs in 2 weeks and I am chuffed to bits with that. I feel like I am generally moving more and I have more motivation for everything in life. I can see my body shape changing in ways it hasn't before, even with such a relatively small loss. I feel more confident already and this week I managed to fit into a pair of jeans that I hadn't worn since before I fell pregnant with Daniel(my 2nd child), who is now 3!!
I think that the thing has changed the most already (and the thing I am happiest about) is that I feel I am becoming closer to Simon again. Not that we have ever been distant, or anything resembling that, but that I didn't enjoy his compliments and affection all that much. There is no denying that was tied in with my self esteem, and although I am aware that it will take time for it to fully recover - it has started! Each day that goes by I feel that I am receiving Simon's affection better and most importantly, giving more affection back.
Here's to more weight loss and more romance and a generally happier and healthier life....
Sunday 31 January 2010
New Year, New Me....(I hope!)
I finally decided this year it was time to lose weight...for good this time, for my children, my husband, but most importantly for myself and my health. I have lost some weight myself over the past few months but really set my mind to do it properly, so I signed up to Weight Watchers.
The first weigh in day, I was very nervous going in by myself but it was good to be there. I weighed in at 20st 11lb. I wasn't happy with this but I have been heavier. My 10% goal was set at 18st 10lb, so a little way to go.
After telling my mother-in-law what I was doing she decided to come with me and the 2nd weigh in was much better not going alone. I had lost 5.5lb and I was extatic!
I feel like I have been having a really good week this week and even eating things I wouldn't normally eat, like fried bacon (healthy kind)! I am really enjoying the foods I am eating and walking alot more. I am finding that as a family we are spending more time in the kitchen together, talking, playing and dancing whilst I prepare the meals. I really like this - bring on more!
My hubby Simon has been really supportive of me since I started WW. He has always complimented me and I haven't always received it well. Now that I am beginning to feel more positive about myself, I am enjoying the praise much more - Thank you darling.
So 3rd weigh in Wednesday and I am hoping for a 2lb loss. I would still be happy with 1 though, each one lost is a step towards a healthier me!
Keep you posted.
The first weigh in day, I was very nervous going in by myself but it was good to be there. I weighed in at 20st 11lb. I wasn't happy with this but I have been heavier. My 10% goal was set at 18st 10lb, so a little way to go.
After telling my mother-in-law what I was doing she decided to come with me and the 2nd weigh in was much better not going alone. I had lost 5.5lb and I was extatic!
I feel like I have been having a really good week this week and even eating things I wouldn't normally eat, like fried bacon (healthy kind)! I am really enjoying the foods I am eating and walking alot more. I am finding that as a family we are spending more time in the kitchen together, talking, playing and dancing whilst I prepare the meals. I really like this - bring on more!
My hubby Simon has been really supportive of me since I started WW. He has always complimented me and I haven't always received it well. Now that I am beginning to feel more positive about myself, I am enjoying the praise much more - Thank you darling.
So 3rd weigh in Wednesday and I am hoping for a 2lb loss. I would still be happy with 1 though, each one lost is a step towards a healthier me!
Keep you posted.
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