One and a Half Stone

Apologies for not having blogged in so long. Everything has been so hectic. It has meant that I have been eating out most nights and have had to just make sure that I make good choices. As such, I was not expecting a particularly good loss and would have been quite pleased to have maintained.

I graduated from university this week (postgrad) which involved a posh dinner out and I indulged, having a rather decadent pudding. I have also been working from another city all week which has kept me on my toes and very busy.

So I went along to a different group, which was rather odd. There weren't many people there and the consultant, although lovely, was a little annoying. I stepped on the scales and was amazed to discover that I have lost 4 1/2lb this week! How that happened, I have no idea! During image therapy, I made it clear that I didn't think that I deserved to have lost so much but I am certainly not complaining.

This meant that I hit 1 1/2 stone on the nose and also got the award of slimmer of the week! I wish I had been there with my friend who also lost 4 1/2lb.

Yet again I don't feel as if I am slimmer; although my friend's Mum noticed at graduation and it was very kind of her to say so. What I have noticed, however, is that I am taking a little more pride in how I look. I am putting my hair into curlers, putting makeup on properly and making sure that my work clothes look good before I go out. I have even purchased a new fluffy hat!

All in all, everything is positive. However, I am off to Lanzarote on Monday and I am so nervous about putting on weight. I want to enjoy myself, but I also really want to reach Club 10, which is only 2lb away. I am really hoping that I can up my body magic whilst I am away with swimming and walking, and make sensible dinner decisions. However, it is the ice creams etc. that concern me. I a also hoping that going on holiday with my very slim friend will make me want it even more and keep me on track. Fingers crossed. I'll let you know how it goes when I get back. I wonder if a tan weighs more than being milk-bottle white? hehe.

I don't think that I have ever lost so much weight on a diet or stuck to it for so long. I realise that some people have been doing this diet for years and so my short time pales in comparison; but I am genuinely proud of myself and I love feeling better about myself.

Doomed, Doomed!

After my slip up earlier this week, I am concerned that my weigh-in (in just over an hour's time) will be a maintain or put-on. I would be ever so sad if it was, but I know what I would do to turn it around. I have not been keeping a diary properly this week as they didn't have any spare at group last week. I have relied on my memory too much and this needs to change.


I also need the normal muller lights, rather than the greek style ones which are not fat free and which are actually syned.


I also need to make sure that I am eating enough speedy foods.

I am still going to go to group tonight though and face up to all the syns I ate on Friday and Saturday. Wish me luck!

Off Plan

I don't know why- but I have been off-plan since Friday. I got back on plan last night and have been on plan today. I just hope that it hasn't ruined my chance of a loss this week.


I haven't been completely atrocious, but I have certainly not been good. I need to motivate myself. The idea of getting to group on Thursday and finding out that I have put weight on is horrifying.


I have to draw a line under it and get back on plan. Face up to the results, whatever they might be.

1 stone

The best things in life are free (or Speedy). Last night I got my 1 stone award, having lost 4 1/2lb! To say I am over the moon would be an enormous understatement. I received my second sticker for my book, this 1 stone certificate and a glass pebble (representing 1 stone) to keep and not to give back.

I am quickly coming to the conclusion that Thursdays are my favourite day of the week. I get to see my lovely friend and spend the night at her place, we go to slimming world together, I get that happy feeling of having lost weight AND we cook together which is so much fun as it means that I get to try things I wouldn't normally have the opportunity to. Her boyfriend cooked an amazing tomato and roasted pumpkin risotto last night. It was scrumptious. When I cook for her, I also feel like I am helping out which is super (though not particularly altruistic).

Yesterday was a particularly good Thursday, as I was offered a mini-pupillage at a prestigious chambers in London. This makes me very happy, and determined that I will be in a nice sharp new suit and looking trim by the time it comes around next year.

I'm entering the weekend feeling incredibly positive.

Forgetful

When people ask me how much I have lost, I keep accidentally telling them 7 1/2lb. Something in my brain doesn't quite believe it is 11 1/2lb (potentially more- we'll see tonight). I went to the doctor's last night and she weighed me and commented that I had lost more than a stone since I last saw her- that felt good. Today, I am wearing a dress which is, admittedly, tight, however I was unable to do up the zip before I started this diet. I can't wait for my clothes to be hanging off me!

A Whole New Hole

I haven't been keeping up to date with my blog but I am sticking to the diet.


I had 16.5 syns on Sunday, predominantly made up of one cherry scone with butter (which is a family tradition on Armistice day). However, I made up for it on Monday with 0 syns and was really good yesterday. I even had pudding (but only the tiniest sliver) and syned it and was well within my syns. I think the trick is to keep meals as low-syn as possible, so that I can enjoy my syns with treats when I want to.


This morning, I had to make a new hole in my belt, which is about 2 1/2 inches away from where I was wearing it previously. Thrilled doesn't even cover it. 2 1/2 inches may not sound much to you, but to me it is a sign that I am winning this battle against the bulge.


My week has been jam packed full of speedy foods and I have high hopes that tomorrow I will lose that 2 1/2lb (to go with my 2 1/2 inches), and get my 1 stone award. Fingers crossed!

Court

It's been a very busy week so far. I have been running in and out of Court like a maniac. I am trying to keep up with my barrister applications and I have two weeks off work coming up, so I need to get all my files in order before that kicks off. I only have 2 weeks left to get it sorted! The 45 minute drive to and from work, and the 30 minute walk to and from my car every day are really helpful for getting some fresh air and getting my head in the right place, but I am struggling with sleep deprivation at the moment.


Enough moaning.


Today is weigh day. I dread to think what the scales will make of my busy week but I know that I am back on track now so I am thinking positively.