This week ive lost 2lbs - again im pleased with the loss.
Ive been excercising this week (Zumba!) and eating a bit more carefully. Im nearly reaching another milestone...cant wait/ Hopefully will have something exciting to report next week!
x
7 August 2011
30 July 2011
Week Weigh In 24
hello all,
i hope you are all well! This week i have lost 2lbs - so after panicking that my weight loss had stopped, things are back on track thank god! Im now 4lbs away from loosing 5stones - i just cant wait!
I do find myself a little frustrated that the weight isnt coming off fast, but i remind myself that at least it is coming off, and for the first time in my life, im not regularly putting weight on.
Until next week!
x
i hope you are all well! This week i have lost 2lbs - so after panicking that my weight loss had stopped, things are back on track thank god! Im now 4lbs away from loosing 5stones - i just cant wait!
I do find myself a little frustrated that the weight isnt coming off fast, but i remind myself that at least it is coming off, and for the first time in my life, im not regularly putting weight on.
Until next week!
x
24 July 2011
Weigh in Week 21, 22 and 23!
hello fellow loosers!
havent had much to blog about as in week 21 and 22, i lost 0lbs!! Admittedly, these 2 weeks were not good ones, food wise! The last 2 weeks in a school means the onslaught of treats in the staffroom argh!! The sleeve has definately put an end to my gorgoing at meal times, however, treats can still easily go down (unfortunately!), and those 2 weeks were not good.
The sleeve and post weightloss has been easy so far, so i guess this is where i need to put effort in. My sleeve didnt let me down, and i wont let it down either! Last week i avoided treats etc and was met with a 2lb loss! The good thing is that i didnt put any weight on (thank god!).
My excercise regime of zumba has also stopped due to dating! Who would have thought guys out there would be interested in little old me (ok still some way until im considered little!). I mean im still a heffer but i guess im more of a socially acceptable hefferness now haha! Ive met a couple of really nice guys (a couple of 'interesting' characters) and so im looking forward to getting to know them better and see how this story ends!
If youre at the start of your journey, there is hope! At 5 months, im finding im having to put effort in, which is fine by me! Cant wait to see where the next 5 months takes me!
x
havent had much to blog about as in week 21 and 22, i lost 0lbs!! Admittedly, these 2 weeks were not good ones, food wise! The last 2 weeks in a school means the onslaught of treats in the staffroom argh!! The sleeve has definately put an end to my gorgoing at meal times, however, treats can still easily go down (unfortunately!), and those 2 weeks were not good.
The sleeve and post weightloss has been easy so far, so i guess this is where i need to put effort in. My sleeve didnt let me down, and i wont let it down either! Last week i avoided treats etc and was met with a 2lb loss! The good thing is that i didnt put any weight on (thank god!).
My excercise regime of zumba has also stopped due to dating! Who would have thought guys out there would be interested in little old me (ok still some way until im considered little!). I mean im still a heffer but i guess im more of a socially acceptable hefferness now haha! Ive met a couple of really nice guys (a couple of 'interesting' characters) and so im looking forward to getting to know them better and see how this story ends!
If youre at the start of your journey, there is hope! At 5 months, im finding im having to put effort in, which is fine by me! Cant wait to see where the next 5 months takes me!
x
5 July 2011
Online Dating
Having lost a lot of weight, my confidence has increased and i have now taken the plunge and thrown myself out into the murky world of online dating.
I joined a few (on the free basis of course!) to see what i liked the look of. I ended up subscribing to match affinity - i felt that the way they introduced you to compatible matches was nice, and i also liked the fact i could also search (with eharmony you only receive your matches and cant search!). Stupdily, i subscribed for 3 months - i felt 3 months is enough time to meet mr right.
After paying my hard earned money, i soon realised that match affinity wasnt really for me. Alot of the profiles are old (eg havent been active for over a month) and the majority of 'my matches' just wernt for me. So i am slightly pissed off for wasting my money - i did ring them and asked if i could change my subscription to a month instead of three, and was told no (of course). So now im stuck in a cyberspace dating cesspool - i think theres only been one profile where i thought hmm, not bad, but conversation was crap and it is no more. My opninion on match affinity? Crapola!!
Anyway, i joined tickdating a few days ago, after a few recommendations. And even though they dont promise to find your 'match' it a far less formal atmosphere, with features such as live chat which is nice. But do i spend another £20 in the search for love? Or do i stick with the cesspool of weirdos or those totally about my league? Argh
I've had about 15 interested people on match and 65 on tick dating!
So matchaffinity has people serious about relationships, but arent what im looking for (they are all mountain climbing, deep philosphers who drink red wine and want to share London city life with miss perfect). However, im looking for a normal bloke!!! Where tickdating lacks in maybe the kind of men on there, it makes up for in the number of men available! If i meet more frogs, surely im likely to find my prince no?
x
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I joined a few (on the free basis of course!) to see what i liked the look of. I ended up subscribing to match affinity - i felt that the way they introduced you to compatible matches was nice, and i also liked the fact i could also search (with eharmony you only receive your matches and cant search!). Stupdily, i subscribed for 3 months - i felt 3 months is enough time to meet mr right.
After paying my hard earned money, i soon realised that match affinity wasnt really for me. Alot of the profiles are old (eg havent been active for over a month) and the majority of 'my matches' just wernt for me. So i am slightly pissed off for wasting my money - i did ring them and asked if i could change my subscription to a month instead of three, and was told no (of course). So now im stuck in a cyberspace dating cesspool - i think theres only been one profile where i thought hmm, not bad, but conversation was crap and it is no more. My opninion on match affinity? Crapola!!
Anyway, i joined tickdating a few days ago, after a few recommendations. And even though they dont promise to find your 'match' it a far less formal atmosphere, with features such as live chat which is nice. But do i spend another £20 in the search for love? Or do i stick with the cesspool of weirdos or those totally about my league? Argh
I've had about 15 interested people on match and 65 on tick dating!
So matchaffinity has people serious about relationships, but arent what im looking for (they are all mountain climbing, deep philosphers who drink red wine and want to share London city life with miss perfect). However, im looking for a normal bloke!!! Where tickdating lacks in maybe the kind of men on there, it makes up for in the number of men available! If i meet more frogs, surely im likely to find my prince no?
x
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3 July 2011
Weigh In Week 20
I lost 2lbs last week, even though i had my chocolate mishap!
Last night i went to a wedding - it was the first time i had a proper drink post surgery! (im 5 months out) I drank vodka and diet coke, with lots of ice (the ice waters down the drink and removes most of the fizz). I was advised not to drink fizzy drinks, but it actually was ok yesterday, thanks to the ice.
I must say i got tiddly very quickly! But it was a lovely wedding and for the first time i wasnt embrassed to hit the dance floor and get my funk on! Loosing this weight so far is extremly liberating - i feel like the shackles are finally being removed! x
Last night i went to a wedding - it was the first time i had a proper drink post surgery! (im 5 months out) I drank vodka and diet coke, with lots of ice (the ice waters down the drink and removes most of the fizz). I was advised not to drink fizzy drinks, but it actually was ok yesterday, thanks to the ice.
I must say i got tiddly very quickly! But it was a lovely wedding and for the first time i wasnt embrassed to hit the dance floor and get my funk on! Loosing this weight so far is extremly liberating - i feel like the shackles are finally being removed! x
29 June 2011
Forgive me..
Forgive me brothers and sisters, for i have sinned. The sin you may ask?
I confess to eating 3 milky way crispy rolls today. I was stressed and someone had brought them into work and i just couldnt resist. I am weak!I also had one yesterday but we shall ignore that fact
I dont know what im playing at - there just isnt any excuse - my penance shall be to increase excercise next week and reflect on the 'whys'.
Ok ive just got brave and googled the amount of calories in them, expecting them to be around the 200 calorie mark, and they're actually 64 calories! Ok i dont feel soooo bad, but to be honest, it was just luck. I could have eaten 3 mars bars at 200 calories each, and then felt just as bad. So the penance stands!
x
Gluttony......
I confess to eating 3 milky way crispy rolls today. I was stressed and someone had brought them into work and i just couldnt resist. I am weak!
I dont know what im playing at - there just isnt any excuse - my penance shall be to increase excercise next week and reflect on the 'whys'.
Ok ive just got brave and googled the amount of calories in them, expecting them to be around the 200 calorie mark, and they're actually 64 calories! Ok i dont feel soooo bad, but to be honest, it was just luck. I could have eaten 3 mars bars at 200 calories each, and then felt just as bad. So the penance stands!
x
27 June 2011
Weigh In Week 18 & 19
Hey folks,
its been a while!
Last week i lost 2lbs, and this week i also lost 2lbs. I am very pleased with these losses especially as ive been out to eat quite a few times!
My weight has now fallen into the 13's brackets - i cant believe it if im honest! I keep thinking, its not going to work for me. But here i am in the bloody 13's!! So now i have accepted the 13's, i am now looking forward to hitting the 12's - if i continue loosing 2lbs a week, i should hit the 12's by 6th August.
Wish me luck! x
its been a while!
Last week i lost 2lbs, and this week i also lost 2lbs. I am very pleased with these losses especially as ive been out to eat quite a few times!
My weight has now fallen into the 13's brackets - i cant believe it if im honest! I keep thinking, its not going to work for me. But here i am in the bloody 13's!! So now i have accepted the 13's, i am now looking forward to hitting the 12's - if i continue loosing 2lbs a week, i should hit the 12's by 6th August.
Wish me luck! x
15 June 2011
Weigh In Week 18
So ive not been over eager to post as i lost 0lbs last week argh! Although i didnt have the best week - two BBQ's and a restaurant meal out (still teeny amounts but obviously more than normal). Cant say im overjoyed at loosing nothing but when i compare what i would have eaten prior to this operation, then im pleased! No weight on woohoo!
Im secretly hoping for a 3lb loss this week though haha!
x
Im secretly hoping for a 3lb loss this week though haha!
x
4 June 2011
Weigh In Week 17
Hello all,
today i lost 2lbs. Now i am pleased with the 2lbs, but today marks another important milestone. As of 8th February, i have todate, lost 4 stones exactly! Thats right, 4 stones!! Im over the moon!!
This picture shows you what 1lb of fat looks like, and what 5lbs of fat looks like.
4 stones is 56lbs, so that means ive lost 56 of those nasty buggers!! I actually feel quite grose thinking about it, but yay its gone!
today i lost 2lbs. Now i am pleased with the 2lbs, but today marks another important milestone. As of 8th February, i have todate, lost 4 stones exactly! Thats right, 4 stones!! Im over the moon!!
This picture shows you what 1lb of fat looks like, and what 5lbs of fat looks like.
4 stones is 56lbs, so that means ive lost 56 of those nasty buggers!! I actually feel quite grose thinking about it, but yay its gone!
3 June 2011
Hairloss
So id read about hair loss on some WLS forums prior to surgery. It didnt seem as an important thing to worry about -as the surgery and my actual weightloss!
Oh how things change....
3 months post surgery, pretty much to the day, i started to notice more hair loss than normal - i have long hair so im used to shedding like a cat, but now it seemed like more was coming out. So for the last 3 weeks, everytime i wash my hair or brush it, im left standing with a furball in my hand. Today i washed my hair (cue furball) then brushed it (cue furball). Loads of hair came out!! If i continue at this rate, im going to be in deep shit. I am slightly panicked - there is nothing i can do about it. I wonder how long this will go on for?
My hair was one of the few things i liked about myself pre-op, and now im really freaking out because its just falling out! (see pics)
The science bit...
The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 2 to 3 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time. About 10 percent of the hair on your scalp, at any one time, is in a resting phase. After 3 to 4 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place.
It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss.
Sudden hair loss is known as Telogen Effluvium and is usually abrupt and expected in majority of post surgery cases.
Useful website
Now does this reassure me? No. But i guess i should be taking my vitamins more regularly (i always forget zoinks!) Also ive got to up my protein, ive became a little lazy in terms of ensuring im hitting 70-80 grams of protein a day. I think next week im getting back on www.myfitnesspal.com so i can monitor my protein intake.
I also read somewhere that a brazil nut contains your GDA of selenium (also helpful in hairloss), so think im going to have to grab me a bag!
Will keep you updated on the hair situation!
x
Oh how things change....
3 months post surgery, pretty much to the day, i started to notice more hair loss than normal - i have long hair so im used to shedding like a cat, but now it seemed like more was coming out. So for the last 3 weeks, everytime i wash my hair or brush it, im left standing with a furball in my hand. Today i washed my hair (cue furball) then brushed it (cue furball). Loads of hair came out!! If i continue at this rate, im going to be in deep shit. I am slightly panicked - there is nothing i can do about it. I wonder how long this will go on for?
My hair was one of the few things i liked about myself pre-op, and now im really freaking out because its just falling out! (see pics)
The science bit...
The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 2 to 3 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time. About 10 percent of the hair on your scalp, at any one time, is in a resting phase. After 3 to 4 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place.
It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss.
Sudden hair loss is known as Telogen Effluvium and is usually abrupt and expected in majority of post surgery cases.
Useful website
Now does this reassure me? No. But i guess i should be taking my vitamins more regularly (i always forget zoinks!) Also ive got to up my protein, ive became a little lazy in terms of ensuring im hitting 70-80 grams of protein a day. I think next week im getting back on www.myfitnesspal.com so i can monitor my protein intake.
I also read somewhere that a brazil nut contains your GDA of selenium (also helpful in hairloss), so think im going to have to grab me a bag!
Will keep you updated on the hair situation!
x
29 May 2011
The Perils of Eating too Fast
Since my op, my journey has been a smooth one.
Ive not vomitted once (thank god) and i can now eat everything - including bread and pasta. I still follow the protein first rule, then veggies, then carbs if i have any room! I dont tend to eat bread much because its so filling and i dont get the chance to eat my protein after, but for lunch at work i like a couple of slices of weight watchers bread (those of you who have had it before will know exactly how flimsy this bread is haha!) and tuna mayo.
At the weekend i had lasagne one evening - it was a gorgeous lasagne! I honestly forgot id had the op and started chowing down. Because the lasagne was sooooooooooooo nice, i was wolfing it down, well i was until i suddenly got this severe pressure in my chest (sleevers tend to get full in chest rather than the belly). Suddenly i realised i had been waaay to fast but there was nothing i could do! I felt like i was going to puke! (i really hate being sick!) So i was trying to do all i could to not be sick - which meant i was pacing up and down like a mad woman, trying to walk it off. Anyway, 10 minutes later and the pressure subsided, and all was well again. But it really scared me - so note to myself, no wolfing food down! x
Ive not vomitted once (thank god) and i can now eat everything - including bread and pasta. I still follow the protein first rule, then veggies, then carbs if i have any room! I dont tend to eat bread much because its so filling and i dont get the chance to eat my protein after, but for lunch at work i like a couple of slices of weight watchers bread (those of you who have had it before will know exactly how flimsy this bread is haha!) and tuna mayo.
At the weekend i had lasagne one evening - it was a gorgeous lasagne! I honestly forgot id had the op and started chowing down. Because the lasagne was sooooooooooooo nice, i was wolfing it down, well i was until i suddenly got this severe pressure in my chest (sleevers tend to get full in chest rather than the belly). Suddenly i realised i had been waaay to fast but there was nothing i could do! I felt like i was going to puke! (i really hate being sick!) So i was trying to do all i could to not be sick - which meant i was pacing up and down like a mad woman, trying to walk it off. Anyway, 10 minutes later and the pressure subsided, and all was well again. But it really scared me - so note to myself, no wolfing food down! x
28 May 2011
Weigh In Day Week 16
As suspected, its a no loss this week. When i have a loss of 4-5lbs, the following week i tend to not loose. So im not surprised or upset - im still loving the fact that im not putting on weight! So a stand still is fine with me.
Another 2lbs to loose and i would have lost 4 stones! Im sure ill hit that 2lb mark by next weekend!
x
Another 2lbs to loose and i would have lost 4 stones! Im sure ill hit that 2lb mark by next weekend!
x
22 May 2011
Weigh In Day Week 15
Well ive had a very good week, weight loss wise! Ive lost 4 pounds this week! I dont know what ive done differently this week??? Oh well, im embracing my lovely 4lb loss!!
x
x
15 May 2011
Weigh In Day Week 14
Hello all,
well this weeks weight loss is 1lb. One incy wincy pound...but its off! I came on on Saturday so im secretly hoping its the bloatiness thats stopped me from gaining more, but who knows?
I had a lovely Saturday infact, i met up with the two girls who had the same op as me at the same time. Three weight loss surgery paitients met up for lunch haha! We went to an interesting Thai restaurant that served Thai tapas - it worked somehow! The food was lovely!
Was so nice to see them after 3 months - i really noticed their weight loss! They both looked beautiful and all 3 of us had a new air of confidence about us. It felt a world away from the 3 fat girls who squished onto a Ryan Air plane on the way there!
Im so pleased we have stayed in touch and hope we continue to be friends for a looong time!
x
well this weeks weight loss is 1lb. One incy wincy pound...but its off! I came on on Saturday so im secretly hoping its the bloatiness thats stopped me from gaining more, but who knows?
I had a lovely Saturday infact, i met up with the two girls who had the same op as me at the same time. Three weight loss surgery paitients met up for lunch haha! We went to an interesting Thai restaurant that served Thai tapas - it worked somehow! The food was lovely!
Was so nice to see them after 3 months - i really noticed their weight loss! They both looked beautiful and all 3 of us had a new air of confidence about us. It felt a world away from the 3 fat girls who squished onto a Ryan Air plane on the way there!
Im so pleased we have stayed in touch and hope we continue to be friends for a looong time!
x
11 May 2011
Excercise
So i think my weightloss is pretty much at a steady 2lbs a week, 3 months post op. What can i do to improve on this loss i hear you ask...well theres only one answer...Excercise.
My attitude to excercise is best described by this pic
Excercise is not something i particularly enjoy - really wish i had that gene that made me want to hit the gym straight after workgroan. But instead i got the 'I must eat' gene booo! Luckily my sleeve is helping me eat better and making better choices. I still dont understand why i just couldnt do this without resorting to surgery - its crazy no?
Anyhoo, I have been doing an hours zumba once or twice a week and i actually enjoy that. But the thought of a gym gives me the shivers! Does such a thing as gymphobia exist?! However i accept that more physical activity can only aid my weightloss. So im thinking of starting early morning swimming (im guessing it will be quiet at 7am!). Will start next week as im going to pop in there this week to get myself sorted.
I shall report back next week, wish me luck!
x
My attitude to excercise is best described by this pic
Excercise is not something i particularly enjoy - really wish i had that gene that made me want to hit the gym straight after work
Anyhoo, I have been doing an hours zumba once or twice a week and i actually enjoy that. But the thought of a gym gives me the shivers! Does such a thing as gymphobia exist?! However i accept that more physical activity can only aid my weightloss. So im thinking of starting early morning swimming (im guessing it will be quiet at 7am!). Will start next week as im going to pop in there this week to get myself sorted.
I shall report back next week, wish me luck!
x
8 May 2011
Things Im Missing - 3 Months Post Op
So today is my 3 month anniversary - cant believe its been 3 months!
Everyday seems to get better - sounds so corny right?! But its trooooo!
Im beginning to learn how much i can realisticly eat for my meal times, so it seems to work well when i go out to eat. For those wondering if you'll ever be able to eat out socially again, yes you will. Yesterday i went to a BBQ and had a lamb kebab skewer, a mini pakora and a burger (no bun just the meat) - and everyone else was eating and no one really noticed how little i had! A couple of hours later i went back for another mini pakora! I also went to an Italian a couple of weeks ago and ordered meatballs for starter, then i ordered anoher starter to come as my main (fishcake). Everything felt normal, so have no fear!
One thing i really do miss, is being able to drink while eating. I have always done it so i am still struggling with not drinking argh! Im sure it will become second nature eventually. I was advised to wait 15mins after drinking before eating, and to also wait 30mins after eating to drink - it very much annoys me but the advice is spot on! I also miss being able to guzzle my drinks down!! Sooo, the only negatives ive encountered so far are the drinking things. Not too bad id say x
Oh i also need to drink more generally! Im quite naughty in remembering to sip throughout the day!
Everyday seems to get better - sounds so corny right?! But its trooooo!
Im beginning to learn how much i can realisticly eat for my meal times, so it seems to work well when i go out to eat. For those wondering if you'll ever be able to eat out socially again, yes you will. Yesterday i went to a BBQ and had a lamb kebab skewer, a mini pakora and a burger (no bun just the meat) - and everyone else was eating and no one really noticed how little i had! A couple of hours later i went back for another mini pakora! I also went to an Italian a couple of weeks ago and ordered meatballs for starter, then i ordered anoher starter to come as my main (fishcake). Everything felt normal, so have no fear!
One thing i really do miss, is being able to drink while eating. I have always done it so i am still struggling with not drinking argh! Im sure it will become second nature eventually. I was advised to wait 15mins after drinking before eating, and to also wait 30mins after eating to drink - it very much annoys me but the advice is spot on! I also miss being able to guzzle my drinks down!! Sooo, the only negatives ive encountered so far are the drinking things. Not too bad id say x
Oh i also need to drink more generally! Im quite naughty in remembering to sip throughout the day!
Weigh In Day
Hello all!
Yesterday was my weigh in day, and guess what, i lost 3lbs!! I would be over the moon to loose 3lbs every week, but alas, 2lbs seems to be my norm. So im celebrating this loss!
x
Yesterday was my weigh in day, and guess what, i lost 3lbs!! I would be over the moon to loose 3lbs every week, but alas, 2lbs seems to be my norm. So im celebrating this loss!
x
30 April 2011
Weigh In Day
Hello all,
this week ive lost another 2lb! 2 seems to be the magic number post sleeve!
I cant help but yearn for a 5lb loss!! Mind you, with this hot weather my diet hasnt been as good as it should have been. Ive had a twister every day (bad i know) and last week i had a buttons easter egg (oops).
The difference i guess is that i would have about 5 chocolate eggs over the Easter holiday, and id be eating junk every day as well as those twisters! So 2lbs is a fair weight loss me thinks x
this week ive lost another 2lb! 2 seems to be the magic number post sleeve!
I cant help but yearn for a 5lb loss!! Mind you, with this hot weather my diet hasnt been as good as it should have been. Ive had a twister every day (bad i know) and last week i had a buttons easter egg (oops).
The difference i guess is that i would have about 5 chocolate eggs over the Easter holiday, and id be eating junk every day as well as those twisters! So 2lbs is a fair weight loss me thinks x
23 April 2011
Weigh In
What a glorious day its been today! My first bbq of the Summer (cant believe im saying Summer in March haha!).
During the BBQ i had chicken skewers, potato salad and salad leaves. But i did also have some ice cream mmmmm! It tasted so nice during this hot weather! I think i had a little more than i should of really, but sometimes you have to right?!
Anyhoo, todays weigh in....ive lost 3lbs! I am now in the 14 stones bracket - its unbelievable! Another 3 stone and i will have met the target i set myself! I've figured that i should loose the next 3 stone by November this year. So i should look shmokin for the office xmas party!!
x
During the BBQ i had chicken skewers, potato salad and salad leaves. But i did also have some ice cream mmmmm! It tasted so nice during this hot weather! I think i had a little more than i should of really, but sometimes you have to right?!
Anyhoo, todays weigh in....ive lost 3lbs! I am now in the 14 stones bracket - its unbelievable! Another 3 stone and i will have met the target i set myself! I've figured that i should loose the next 3 stone by November this year. So i should look shmokin for the office xmas party!!
x
19 April 2011
Whoop!
Hello world (ok the 2 or 3 people who read this blog because they are wonderful people!)
I am in a happy mood this wonderful eve. Pray why? I hear thoust ask...oneself has lost a whopping 3 stone as of today!!!!
I cant believe this op is actually working - im so used to failure that even having this operation, it never really occured to me that it would work. Im taking photogrpahs of myself every month, so that in a year or so, i can see exactly where the junk from trunk has gone!
The future is bright, the future is lighter!
x
I am in a happy mood this wonderful eve. Pray why? I hear thoust ask...oneself has lost a whopping 3 stone as of today!!!!
I cant believe this op is actually working - im so used to failure that even having this operation, it never really occured to me that it would work. Im taking photogrpahs of myself every month, so that in a year or so, i can see exactly where the junk from trunk has gone!
The future is bright, the future is lighter!
x
17 April 2011
Tattoo
Id like to celebrate my weight loss ( a bit premature i know but always good to have goals!) with a tattoo. Id like something with my highest weight 'in it' somehow - like maybe roman numerals / binary or even a barcode! Not to sure at the moment but it needs to be in the tattoo somewhere!
I have also discovered a fabulous artist who goes by the name of Pinkytoast. I love, love love her style! So much so that i want a Pinkytoast tattoo! The hard part is choosing which one?? I've added a small selection of her art below, but you can find her blog here and her shop here.
At the moment im really liking the unicorn and rainbow - its a firm favourite!
x
I have also discovered a fabulous artist who goes by the name of Pinkytoast. I love, love love her style! So much so that i want a Pinkytoast tattoo! The hard part is choosing which one?? I've added a small selection of her art below, but you can find her blog here and her shop here.
At the moment im really liking the unicorn and rainbow - its a firm favourite!
x
16 April 2011
Weigh In
Well howdy world! Hope we are all doing well?
Today was weigh in day, and ive lost another 2 lbs! Im elated at the way things are going..infact if i loose 2lbs a week, i should be 11 stones (154lbs) my target weight, by the 5th November! So the skinny wench within, shall be let loose in time for christmas!
Having been overweight since i was about 10, i have never been an appropriate weight for my height. I really cant wrap my head around the fact that one day, i will be 'normal'. Its just such an immense thing! Being a fat hepherlump has meant that ive carried this burden and self loathing for a loooong time - last year i just couldnt pretend anymore. I was utterly miserable. I am so glad i had the balls (trust me i was shitting myself hah!) to go through with this op. Im halfway through my journey and even though im technically still a hefferpotamus, i have practically lost 3 stones since starting this journey.
My confidence is slowly increasing and im actually looking forward to my life!
Ive got a few things on my 'to do' list for this year
x
Today was weigh in day, and ive lost another 2 lbs! Im elated at the way things are going..infact if i loose 2lbs a week, i should be 11 stones (154lbs) my target weight, by the 5th November! So the skinny wench within, shall be let loose in time for christmas!
Having been overweight since i was about 10, i have never been an appropriate weight for my height. I really cant wrap my head around the fact that one day, i will be 'normal'. Its just such an immense thing! Being a fat hepherlump has meant that ive carried this burden and self loathing for a loooong time - last year i just couldnt pretend anymore. I was utterly miserable. I am so glad i had the balls (trust me i was shitting myself hah!) to go through with this op. Im halfway through my journey and even though im technically still a hefferpotamus, i have practically lost 3 stones since starting this journey.
My confidence is slowly increasing and im actually looking forward to my life!
Ive got a few things on my 'to do' list for this year
- snag me a man *gets her club out*
- get a tattoo to mark my WLS
- look half as hot as the cavewoman down there!
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10 April 2011
Weigh In
Hello all! Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine!
Id like to start this post by saying i have had an extremley bad week at work which resulted in a bad food week. Some of the bad things ive done this week include the following:
Alcohol, an easter egg, chips, bread and no excercise argh!
Anyway, for these sins i will suffer next week!
I weighed myself on Saturday and ive lost 2lbs! Im very pleased with that! Especially as i know next weeks results will be bad! Will be good again from tomorrow!
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Id like to start this post by saying i have had an extremley bad week at work which resulted in a bad food week. Some of the bad things ive done this week include the following:
Alcohol, an easter egg, chips, bread and no excercise argh!
Anyway, for these sins i will suffer next week!
I weighed myself on Saturday and ive lost 2lbs! Im very pleased with that! Especially as i know next weeks results will be bad! Will be good again from tomorrow!
x
2 April 2011
Weigh In
So this week ive lost 4lbs! Im most chuffed! Feel like i should be loosing 2-4lbs a week, so i am happy.....for now anyway hah!
Last night i had my first proper big night out. I had one cocktail (a strawberry woowoo) and then i drnk water for the rest of the night!! Considering i wasnt drunk, i had a very good night! While drinking my one woowoo, i did feel tipsy. But im not sure if that was the drink or just good company and a good night!
All in all i had a good night, and an even better morning! Hope this weight loss continues!
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Last night i had my first proper big night out. I had one cocktail (a strawberry woowoo) and then i drnk water for the rest of the night!! Considering i wasnt drunk, i had a very good night! While drinking my one woowoo, i did feel tipsy. But im not sure if that was the drink or just good company and a good night!
All in all i had a good night, and an even better morning! Hope this weight loss continues!
x
26 March 2011
Weigh In Day
Well im feeling better this morning. I lost 2 lbs! I should stop feeling so sorry for myself hey. Maybe i am due on!
I've been up walked the dog and done an hours zumba and its only just gone 9.30!
Lets hope i have a better day!
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I've been up walked the dog and done an hours zumba and its only just gone 9.30!
Lets hope i have a better day!
x
25 March 2011
Food Diary - Day 7
I have the blues today
This morning i got on the scales to have a peek, and ive lost nothing and gained nothing. The weights not likely to change overnight so that means that for 2 weeks ive not lost anything. Ive been down today anyway so this news has not helped my mental attitude (maybe im due on?).
I was very naughty today in terms of my food but i felt crap - i had a bag of crisps and KFC small popcorn chicken for dinner. Not the end of the world you might think, but its a step in the wrong direction. I felt like 'fuck it'.
I have surgery, i eat about 1000 calories a day, and ive not lost weight for 2 weeks. I mean what the fuck? Maybe i can eat too much? I read earlier about a sleever who is a few weeks ahead of me...she says she can only manage a third of a large tin of soup. I think i could manage the whole tin!!! Is it that she just stops at a third? Or that i just keep going? It's kind of frustrating.
I did an hours zumba on Monday, even jogged a teeny bit. I did half an hour of Zumb yesterday too. I mean what the fuck has a girl got to do to loose a few pounds?
As ive mentioned, im feeling blah today. The no loss has tipped me over the edge.
I have also realised that i no longer have any coping mechanisims - i gave up smoking in January. I've been missing it this week. I know thats stupid, and i wont go back to smoking, but in those certain times where it all just gets to much, a faithful friend wouldnt go a miss. Also i can no longer fall into the arms of my lifetime lover, food. I cant mae myself feel better by eating or smoking. Ive never really been a drinker but im thinking maybe this is the time to start!! I used to smoke the odd joint, and i cant tell you how a joint would sit perfectly with me right this second. Hoever, the inevitable munchies would not be good post sleeve.
So im left feeling a little lost and blue today.
Anyway, heres today stupid food diary x
This morning i got on the scales to have a peek, and ive lost nothing and gained nothing. The weights not likely to change overnight so that means that for 2 weeks ive not lost anything. Ive been down today anyway so this news has not helped my mental attitude (maybe im due on?).
I was very naughty today in terms of my food but i felt crap - i had a bag of crisps and KFC small popcorn chicken for dinner. Not the end of the world you might think, but its a step in the wrong direction. I felt like 'fuck it'.
I have surgery, i eat about 1000 calories a day, and ive not lost weight for 2 weeks. I mean what the fuck? Maybe i can eat too much? I read earlier about a sleever who is a few weeks ahead of me...she says she can only manage a third of a large tin of soup. I think i could manage the whole tin!!! Is it that she just stops at a third? Or that i just keep going? It's kind of frustrating.
I did an hours zumba on Monday, even jogged a teeny bit. I did half an hour of Zumb yesterday too. I mean what the fuck has a girl got to do to loose a few pounds?
As ive mentioned, im feeling blah today. The no loss has tipped me over the edge.
I have also realised that i no longer have any coping mechanisims - i gave up smoking in January. I've been missing it this week. I know thats stupid, and i wont go back to smoking, but in those certain times where it all just gets to much, a faithful friend wouldnt go a miss. Also i can no longer fall into the arms of my lifetime lover, food. I cant mae myself feel better by eating or smoking. Ive never really been a drinker but im thinking maybe this is the time to start!! I used to smoke the odd joint, and i cant tell you how a joint would sit perfectly with me right this second. Hoever, the inevitable munchies would not be good post sleeve.
So im left feeling a little lost and blue today.
Anyway, heres today stupid food diary x
24 March 2011
Food Diary - Day 6
So yesterday and today i didnt have a protein shake. I am very nearly hitting 80 grams of protein just by eating food! I think this is a good thing!
Today i had a pub lunch with the girls from work - i chose a small jacket potato with tuna and some grated cheese on top. I think because the food was 'soft' i ate too much which left me feeling quite sick, bloated and uncomfortable. For about an hour after i kept thinking i would chuck up...then suddenly the icky feeling just vanished. Lesson to be learnt there me thinks!! I wont do that again!!
Anyway, heres todays food diary
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Today i had a pub lunch with the girls from work - i chose a small jacket potato with tuna and some grated cheese on top. I think because the food was 'soft' i ate too much which left me feeling quite sick, bloated and uncomfortable. For about an hour after i kept thinking i would chuck up...then suddenly the icky feeling just vanished. Lesson to be learnt there me thinks!! I wont do that again!!
Anyway, heres todays food diary
x
23 March 2011
21 March 2011
Food Diary - Day 3
Ok back to work and no food dramas today! Did an hours intense zumba at work with the girls and bloody loved it!! Just had to remember to sip water rather than gulp it down! I then took my lovely girl for a walk, and you wont believe me, but i actually jogged! Yes me! In daylight too!! 2 mins jogging up the road, and 2 mins jogging back! (Little steps!)
And heres my girl!
And heres my girl!
Heres todays food diary x
Food Diary Day 2
Ok so before i post yesterdays food diary, please note it is NOT a typcial days food! My best friend invited me out to lunch where i made the unwise choice to have the breaded mushrooms...Anyway, when i got home i researched the offending meal only to find out i had polished over 500 calories worth of mushroomy goodness. Im still not feeling ready for bread, so avoided sandwiches etc. Should have gone for a jacket potato with tuna mayo...
Lets just say lesson learnt...i shall now thoroughly research the menu BEFORE i go to an eatery!!
So here it is....yesterdays food diary eek! x
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