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
Wednesday 28 April 2010
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
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