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I can do this!!!!!!!

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mmmh I don't understand - the only time that I didn't keep to my WW points was last night yet I've put on three pounds in two days!!! That doesn't seem fair. Just about to spend a long weekend with my mum and dad celebrating my mum's birthday = food that I shouldn't eat on a diet - but going to enjoy being pampered and then back onto the diet on Sunday. I am taking my peaches, pineapple and papaya chunks with me so that I have low fat and healthy breakfasts:D
 
Sorry to hear that Amanda, hope it's a blip. Don't let it spoil your enjoyment of the weekend - happy birthday to your mum! 🙂
 
Oh dear can't believe it has been a month since I stopped my diet.....I think it ended just as I went on sick leave. Well the good news is that I've only put on two of the five pounds that I lost. The even better news is that mum and dad have offered to come here to look after Susie so we can go on holiday. it will be the first holiday that OH and I have had in four years! I now have four weeks to lose eight pounds🙂
 
Thank you for the encouragement Trophywrench:D
 
Well day one went well and was rather delicious. I had

Peach slices with papaya and pineapple chunks
Small platter of cheese and ham slices with pesto dressing
Mushroom Filo parcel with asparagus wrapped in Parma ham
Two. Small glasses of wine

Today will be the same apart from dinner which will be the following tapas
Paella
Prawns in chilli and garlic butter
Spanish meatballs

I so want to get into my clothes for the holiday:D
 
Good luck Amanda.
 
Thank you Lucy
 
Well I've near enough kept to my WW points for a week and have only lost a pound. It is sooooooo frustrating. I was hoping for more loss in my first week. I am often hungry but will try to persevere for the holiday🙂
 
AJLang said:
Well I've near enough kept to my WW points for a week and have only lost a pound. It is sooooooo frustrating. I was hoping for more loss in my first week. I am often hungry but will try to persevere for the holiday🙂
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I've only just seen this thread.... it is very interesting... like reading your diary Amanda :D

sorry you only lost a pound. but if you are 'often hungry' maybe you aren't eating enough (diet-wise). you didn't seem to be hungry when you were doing this diet at first so I wonder if you are missing something out. just a thought.

anyway Amanda..... you can do it!!! keep going and you will lose that 8lbs x
 
Thank you Macast. I think that I'm possibly noticing that I'm hungry more because I'm stuck at home on sick leave and not doing much. However the great news is that I'm returning to work on July 30th and that work have suggested reasonable adjustments that should help my return so I'm really pleased about that. Maybe the scales will show a better weight loss tomorrow - on Friday they said that I had lost three pounds but then two of the pounds went back on the next day - probably my fault for weighing myself too often:D
 
I know how bad it is being stuck at home and not well enough to lead an active life when you've been used to being on the go all the time.
since I've been ill I have taught myself to crochet.... so each night after my evening meal I settle down to tv and crochet..... the crocheting stops me from snacking and before I know it it is time for my evening drink and bedtime snack :D
during the day I spend a lot of time reading and using the computer.... and I tend not to snack. my snacking time is in the evening.... so the crocheting keeps my mind and fingers active LOL
 
Yes I'm back again with trying to lose weight. I realised that being overweight isn't helping my depression. Ive just re-joined my Weight Watchers online. I weigh 14stone 6lbs which is three pounds LESS than earlier this year so that is a good start. Food planned so far today
Pineapple, peach and papaya
Activia creamy yoghurt
Beef stew with two dumplings
Two small glasses of wine
That leaves me with another nine points to use today🙂
 
Hi Amanda, I wish you luck. It's tough doing any plan online though. I'm with SW myself, and couldn't do it without the group support. I have two work colleagues who follow SW, one at my group and one online - and guess who's doing better.

If you can find a local slimming group (whatever the brand), do think about joining. There's always a warm welcome, and all the SW groups I've attended had a few diabetic members to swap stories with.
 
Thank you Alan. Thank you LeeLee unfortunately I don't feel confident enough to go to a meeting for a number of reasons. I will hope that the online version will work. Fingers crossed🙂
 
Day 1 finished and the scales this morning showed that I'd lost a pound. I kept to my points but that did include three small glasses of wine🙄 Amanda's special Caesar sal ad tonight - lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bacon bits, home made croutons and Parmesan cheese - yummy🙂
 
Good news Amanda! You sound very focused! I need to continue to lose weight. Cholesterol slightly raised and want to avoid statins! Like you, I prefer to 'go it alone' so perhaps we can encourage each other! Your tea sounds nice!! 🙂 Katiex
 
hi Katie thank you for your post🙂 yes I am focused but also realistic. For example I'm going out for my work leaving meal and drinks on Tuesday I know thar I won't be as good - but I will do my best to behave on the Monday and Wednesday. It would be great if we could support each other🙂 x. I bought a lovely red dress a few months ago it fits but doesnt suit how big my curves are......I would love to lose enough weight to be able to wear it for Christmas🙂
 
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hi Katie thank you for your post🙂 yes I am focused but also realistic. For example I'm going out for my work leaving meal and drinks on Tuesday I know thar I won't be as good - but I will do my best to behave on the Monday and Wednesday. It would be great if we could support each other🙂 x. I bought a lovely red dress a few months ago it fits but doesnt suit how big my curves are......I would love to lose enough weight to be able to wear it for Christmas🙂
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Have a lovely night out on Tuesday Amanda! 🙂 I bet you can achieve the dress goal by Christmas! - we'll support each other!!! Katiex
 
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