Week Commencing 18.12.2012
Well what a week to say the least!
Busy as hell at work, dodging Christmas shoppers like bullets, making myself unwell and surviving the end of the world (again) and being able to survive the dinner that is Christmas - phew... I think I need an antacid after just reading that!
I had all the best intentions to being well behaved this week after getting last week out my system, unfortunately I made myself quite unexpectedly ill from bleaching and coloring my hair, I have mild chemical poisoning - hopefully I'll be back on full cylinders soon. I was vomiting, my stomach pulled and hurt so much I couldn't bear it, and well when there's not a lot in the tummy to begin with it's quite vile what follows up so I'll leave the graphic details out!
I've been unwell all week, and haven't been on plan as honestly needed to have something lining my stomach for medications to sit with. I've weighed myself and managed to return to my happy 16st 3lbs (got rid of that 2lb again!) which is great after my bad week, but could also be that I haven't managed to keep much in! I know TMI!
All in all I'm not prepared to go back on plan until my health is back to at least 80% as I'm literally running on empty, haven't been making terrible choices this week and did enjoy a small Christmas dinner which I probably ate 1/8th of. Stomach must be shrinking hahaha (or I'm really ill!) - Merry Christmas everyone ;)
Stay tuned folks!
I haven't had much time on my hands so this one and the next are quite short and sweet summaries - I keep highlights noted on my phone, and where I can expand on I will do :)
Week Commencing 12.12.2012
I was really good all week until Friday afternoon got some bad news at work and it really slumped my mood, after that I didn't stick to plan for remainder of weekend, been feeling quite depressed, and cried a bit slept more, had some terrible cravings for chocolate, have had some but not gone OTT with it. Oh fruit flavoured drinks cravings like sprite have been given into aswell. Also been constipated this week naughtyish carb delights/takeaways for dinner problem is though I'm just not able to polish them off like I used to - so that must be a good thing. I haven't measured myself, clothes are still looser, I have gained a cheeky 2lbs though through my own admittance and doing. Was it worth it? Probably not, but hell if ya trip over and scrape ya knee ya just get back up and dust yaself off so that's what I've got to do - bring on week 4... eeee it's nearly Christmas!!
Week Commencing 5th December 2012
Well 30 is looming... gawd didn't think I'd make it past 15 hahaha!
Been really good this week managed to get down to 16st 3lbs so as you can see from my ticker below I've lost quite a few lbs in total - woohoo!! Feeling really energised, just feel like I want to run everywhere what a fantastic feeling!!
This week I met the stunning Jennifer Metcalfe by giving her a mini-fridge - eee the highlights of my life ey! Known to many as Mercedes from Channel 4's soap opera Hollyoaks as she performs at the Playhouse, Whitley Bay in this years panto Cinderella I was only popping round my Mam's to wrap my fellas Christmas presents... crikey!
I'm giving up on the measuring tape as it conflicts me and that's one thing I do not likey so it can bugger off back into the drawer and I'll stick to the scales.. ta muchly!
I placed my order 24-11-2012 and received my package on 27-11-2012 my first thought's what a small box :(
On 28-11-2012 I started Slim & Save as a VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) there is an option to start as a TFR (Total Food Replacement) I am however not ready to give up solids fully yet!
My experience on a TFR has been fantastic, the first week is generally agonizing however get past the first one and you're flying, keep up with the water intake (between 2.5-3l per day) and you'll not feel hungry, the weight loss is rapid, and it's worthwhile getting ahold of some ketostix to check that your in ketosis (probably once a week). These types of diets play havoc with your social life. Get used to drinking water, as most pops are out the window and alcohol is a no-no.
Week 1 Commencing: 28/11/2012
Day 1 - My Mam (70!) & Sister (50!) both having a joint birthday party!... Well the day started good, I really struggled with the water intake though, don't think I even got near to 1L. I will confess that I had baked cakes for the occasion and I did have a slither (what's the point slice - was almost translucent) of my sticky toffee cake... I did bake it after all. Extra meal was dry fried bacon with spring greens - tasty :)
Day 2 - Oh my gosh, I am aware of every smell of food. This is a battle between willpower and belly, a few kind words from colleagues helps and a re-focus of why I am doing this helps put things into perspective. Extra meal of bacon and spring greens - lush!
Day 3 - It's Friday woo-hoo I swear I live for this work day finishing! I had been good all day until I got home, a small tart, and a binge on the bars (I felt a bit ashamed of myself afterwards, then the realisation kicked in that each one of the bars I ate was a meal I would go without as the next 25 days hover near, I had a hunger which I could not shift. I felt like Yogi Bear (where's the picnic baskets). I couldn't drink the water allowance, had 4 small cups of water all day, just not appealing at the minute. I added vegetarian sausages and asda hot and spicy stir fry mix for my extra meal.
Day 4 - Shopping day with Mam and lots of Christmas wrapping! Well other that turning into Martha Stewart for a few hours - trust me it was a great distraction, I have been really good on plan. Have not cheated on myself today, again not having the thirsty vibes just not interested in drinking that amount of fluid yet. So little victory dance for me for being a saint today ;) Extra meal was bacon with spring greens I think I'm addicted - hahaha!
Day 5 - OK today is a birthday meal at a Chinese buffet for my Mam and all family are going to be there, Mam desperately wants me to be there, but I can't eat and these places require you to pay for heads whether they are eating or not. It's going to be a challenge, I'll probably drink my body weight in water hahaha... Anyway I decided to root through my box and I'm feeling slightly sorry for myself, I didn't realise there was more text on the reverse side of the cooking instructions. I knew I could have 100g protein and 200g of vegetables but didn't realise it was limited, so although I have lost weight I could have potentially lost more than I have if I'd read this first - d'oh! Went to the kebab shop for a chicken kebab with salad no bread - was lovely - and still well behaved.
Day 6 - Stayed on plan today, nothing really to remark on, was a relatively 'meh' day.
Day 7 - Well I wasn't an angel today, I had my first two packs and nothing more until tea time and had a small pizza for tea.
So then here we are it's a summary of my first week and my weight loss, I may not have been as good (and enlightened) as I would have liked to have been (we're not all angels all of the time) but I'm not preaching to anyone, the end results of the week are still far better than prior to starting my VLCD.
I made a chart which I stuck to my wall at home, this is just a simple grid with decreasing numbers representing lbs, and I have a starting lb weight and a final goal lb weight, as I weigh myself I cross off the numbers I've lost and it's a great little motivating tool. Pic below :)
After Week 1 Weigh-in: 16st7lbs (231lbs)
Measurements (inches):
16.5 - Neck
46.5 - Shoulder (Circumference)
46.5 - Bust/Chest
44 - Waist
50 - Hips
9.5 - Left Forearm
13 - Left Bicep
10 - Right Forearm
13.5 - Right Bicep
23 - Left Thigh
16 - Left Calf
23 - Right Thigh
16 - Right Calf
Hi one and all :)
I've started this blog for several reasons:
- I want to lose weight before I develop diabetes
- I want to lose weight before any fertility options are open to me
- I want to lose weight to help relieve some of my PCOS symptoms
- I want to lose weight to increase my energy levels
- I want to lose weight to be more comfortable with my body
OK so that's why I want to, and it was that first reason there as to how I got myself motivated.
Around 3 weeks ago my GP asked me to pop in for a blood test to rule out the early stages of menopause.. I mean c'mon I'm 29 that shouldn't be an option, but alas with the PCOS everything is a possibility and it's devastating that there is no cure (even a hysterectomy doesn't get rid of it when you have the SYNDROME), all treatment options aren't permanent, and I don't want to be on tablets for the rest of my existence - if I can avoid it. I've read so many things regarding PCOS, tried so many diets that 'relieve' PCOS symptoms only to find they just don't work for me. Anyway enough about that!
I got a call that my results were in and the nurse needed to discuss lifestyle with me... uh-oh
Now you may understand this, and get how I'm feeling regarding the subject of weight loss. We all know obesity is at it's highest, we've seen the shows on telly about how weight loss surgery has saved lives because of obesity. We know about the increased risks of heart disease, cholesterol, blood pressure etc etc and I reckon the majority, and this is just my opinion - just like me are dismissive about the whole damn thing. We know what we should be doing, but why are we not doing it?
I know why I wasn't, in the simplest terms, I couldn't be arsed. Anyone else relate to that? I bet you do! I think that we may be in trouble if we don't start to become more motivated about actually helping ourselves. I've seen programs like "Supersize Me" & "Big Body Squad" I dont want that to be me, not if I've got a choice in the matter. It irritates me now all these diets about looking great for summer,
looking fab in a bikini, get into that little black dress or drop a
jeans size in two weeks. These are not long term goals, is it saying
get skinny for summer and then stock up for winter before you go into
hibernation? It's a lifestyle change, it's not a diet. We could all be
healthier and with that yes, I mean skinny people too!
I'm looking at my body as a bank, the more you put in and the less you move your money the bigger it gets. Well I think for a healthy change we need to put less in our bank and move it around more than normal so it doesn't accumulate interest!
The nurse warned me that if I didn't do something about my weight then I would probably go on to develop diabetes. That's what gave me the motivation to do something about it. It's scared me. I've let myself get so unhealthy that I'm putting myself in danger. It was probably a harsh tactic but a one I have responded to as it was very clear cut, and shocked me. Probably the kick up the bum I needed.
So from here-in follow me in my journey to tackle my bulk and increase my fitness. I have chosen a very strict diet as I have followed a similar style diet and reaped fantastic results from it in the past. There is no miracle cure for it, just hard-work and perseverance. There's mini-goals to get me through my journey, but my long term goal is to reverse any chance of diabetes.
Oh and if you want to do this for yourself then don't necessarily do what I do, you do what works for yourself and don't be too hard on yourself.
A recent pic of me, I will take a pic every month as an update.
Pre-Diet Weigh-in: 17st 0lbs (238lbs)
Measurements (inches):
16.5 - Neck
48 - Shoulder (Circumference)
47 - Bust/Chest
44.5 - Waist
51.5 - Hips
10 - Left Forearm
14.5 - Left Bicep
10.5 - Right Forearm
14 - Right Bicep
25 - Left Thigh
16.5 - Left Calf
25 - Right Thigh
17 - Right Calf
