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
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
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