Princess_Stevie
Gold Member
Those who have followed my previous diary will know that I have been struggling SO bad recently with this whole dieting / losing weight thing.
For those who don't know my story, I had previously followed Slimming World for around 3 years and had slowly but surely lost over 4st. But then I found SW became a bit restrictive for me and that I needed to try something new and with a bit more freedom - which is when I decided to give 5:2 / The Fast Diet a go.
I have 100% loved 5:2 and the freedom of it all, particularly when Warren and I want to have a 'treat'. It's been lovely to go out for meals and drinks out and not worry about where we can and can't go to fit in with my Syns. I succesfully lost 1st 7lb in just six weeks following it, however I have regained that and more after struggling to stick to plan over Christmas, New Year and the majority of January. Although I found SW had become quite strict, I have actually decided that at this moment in time I actually need that structure in my life again. Not having the structure and "rules" there isn't helping me very much at the moment. I've noticed I've been eating so much more processed food and 'rubbish' whilst following 5:2 - something which I never did with Slimming World. I want to be eating fresh, healthy food again. Cooking my meals from scratch. It has been far too easy to choose ready meals and pre-packaged food on 5:2, because as long as they were within my calories that was fine. I wasn’t really eating healthily though, and I feel that it kind of defeats the objective. What is the point of losing weight and wanting to look good if I'm still actually really unhealthy!?
So, I’ve decided I’m going to give SW a go again! I won’t be going back to group or anything – just doing it myself from memory at home. And hopefully with the support from Mini's and my IG friends. I’ll be sticking to the old EE, Red and Green plans rather than the new EESP – as I know them like the back of my hand and, after all, I did lose 4st doing so.
I’m still probably going to track calories, just because it’s become more of a habit than anything. And it’s really helped me with my portion sizes – which was one thing I always struggled with whilst following SW. I would eat enormous portions to the point where I was stuffed and unable to move, just because food was "Free". That's something I want to avoid this time around.
I may also combine SW and 5:2 from time to time, and throw in the odd Fast day when I feel like I need a boost. I'm not sure yet, just trying to figure things out at the moment really and find my "happy place". I don't want to complicate things just yet, so for now I'm going back to basics with SW!
This also might not be the best week to restart things, as I’m away for the weekend and it’ll definitely be alcohol fuelled. Most likely with hangover food too! But I wanted to be honest with you all and I also can’t leave this any longer. I’m driving myself crazy with all of the messing around I’ve been doing. And besides – 5 days on plan would be better than 0 days, right!?
Warren (my boyfriend of almost 7 months) and I have decided that we're going to go to Fuerteventura in September for our second holiday together. We're booking on Friday I think! We like to go September time as it's our anniversary - but it's also good for me as it gives me that bit longer to give my head a shake and sort things out!! My aim for this year is just to look (and feel) better in my bikini's than I did last year.
My new weigh day will be a Tuesday morning, from my scales at home. Although I forgot to weigh this morning, but would guess I'm around about 12st 12lb, maybe even as heavy as 13st again now. BUT I am not 15st+ like I once was. I may have had a little relapse, but I have not totally undone all of my work.
So, that's me in a nutshell! And this is my new food diary where I'm hoping I will keep myself on track. If anyone wants to read and join me in my journey, you are more than welcome and the support is always greatly appreciated. Here goes!
For those who don't know my story, I had previously followed Slimming World for around 3 years and had slowly but surely lost over 4st. But then I found SW became a bit restrictive for me and that I needed to try something new and with a bit more freedom - which is when I decided to give 5:2 / The Fast Diet a go.
I have 100% loved 5:2 and the freedom of it all, particularly when Warren and I want to have a 'treat'. It's been lovely to go out for meals and drinks out and not worry about where we can and can't go to fit in with my Syns. I succesfully lost 1st 7lb in just six weeks following it, however I have regained that and more after struggling to stick to plan over Christmas, New Year and the majority of January. Although I found SW had become quite strict, I have actually decided that at this moment in time I actually need that structure in my life again. Not having the structure and "rules" there isn't helping me very much at the moment. I've noticed I've been eating so much more processed food and 'rubbish' whilst following 5:2 - something which I never did with Slimming World. I want to be eating fresh, healthy food again. Cooking my meals from scratch. It has been far too easy to choose ready meals and pre-packaged food on 5:2, because as long as they were within my calories that was fine. I wasn’t really eating healthily though, and I feel that it kind of defeats the objective. What is the point of losing weight and wanting to look good if I'm still actually really unhealthy!?
So, I’ve decided I’m going to give SW a go again! I won’t be going back to group or anything – just doing it myself from memory at home. And hopefully with the support from Mini's and my IG friends. I’ll be sticking to the old EE, Red and Green plans rather than the new EESP – as I know them like the back of my hand and, after all, I did lose 4st doing so.
I’m still probably going to track calories, just because it’s become more of a habit than anything. And it’s really helped me with my portion sizes – which was one thing I always struggled with whilst following SW. I would eat enormous portions to the point where I was stuffed and unable to move, just because food was "Free". That's something I want to avoid this time around.
I may also combine SW and 5:2 from time to time, and throw in the odd Fast day when I feel like I need a boost. I'm not sure yet, just trying to figure things out at the moment really and find my "happy place". I don't want to complicate things just yet, so for now I'm going back to basics with SW!
This also might not be the best week to restart things, as I’m away for the weekend and it’ll definitely be alcohol fuelled. Most likely with hangover food too! But I wanted to be honest with you all and I also can’t leave this any longer. I’m driving myself crazy with all of the messing around I’ve been doing. And besides – 5 days on plan would be better than 0 days, right!?
Warren (my boyfriend of almost 7 months) and I have decided that we're going to go to Fuerteventura in September for our second holiday together. We're booking on Friday I think! We like to go September time as it's our anniversary - but it's also good for me as it gives me that bit longer to give my head a shake and sort things out!! My aim for this year is just to look (and feel) better in my bikini's than I did last year.
My new weigh day will be a Tuesday morning, from my scales at home. Although I forgot to weigh this morning, but would guess I'm around about 12st 12lb, maybe even as heavy as 13st again now. BUT I am not 15st+ like I once was. I may have had a little relapse, but I have not totally undone all of my work.
So, that's me in a nutshell! And this is my new food diary where I'm hoping I will keep myself on track. If anyone wants to read and join me in my journey, you are more than welcome and the support is always greatly appreciated. Here goes!
