Angelupnorth 2012 lost 6st, photos included, restart Jan 13 for the last time

[angelupnorth]

Hey there! Day 4 behind you and onto Day 5. By now you should be in ketosis and feeling no pain.

Feeling tip top Day 5 and just waiting for a good drop on the scales. Trying to avoid going on daily.

Will maybe check

Sat,

Tuesday

and can't wait for weigh in next Sat

I am seriously hoping to be in the 11's. even if its 11.13 lol it's all psychological.
I've set it out above so I can edit this post and add my weights on the above dates

I'm still over a stone more than where I want to be and as usual the weight is all on my back and bust ! I used to love my big boobs but now I don't :-( my back and boobs are always the hardest place to shrink which makes dress shopping a nightmare. I know now I will never wear a normal size 10 dress ( don't know many people who can ) some of my friends who I always perceived as being a 10 / 12 are actually a 14 in a dress which does make me feel a lot better. I know it shouldn't be about numbers be it on the scales or in our clothes but its so easy to get sucked into size vs weight issues.
A few years ago it was my dream to get to 14st for a holiday, I'm lots less now but after being smaller I'm just not happy like I am now.
Thank goodness I'm feeling better and more in the zone.
I know I always say it but thank you do much for all if the support on here x x x

 

[Kira]

Angel I'm so pleased yYpur are back on track and feeling good! It really is hard getting back on but you've done it! You'll have Week under your belt before you know it. X

 

[angelupnorth]

Angel I'm so pleased yYpur are back on track and feeling good! It really is hard getting back on but you've done it! You'll have Week under your belt before you know it. X

Thanks Kira feeling tip top again thankfully
I know this is bad but I have a planned break next week for a birthday party drink will be my downfall rather than food but in already thinking if ways I could have got out of it but I have to go and I know I will have a fair few G&T
Not the end if the world as I already know in the past I have managed to get straight back on track.

Just home from work and another day is almost upon us woop woop another day closer to being slimmer x x x

 

[Kira]

Morning Angel, life still has to go on and so it should! It is good to see friends and socialise and I know it can be hard when doing a vlcd but mentally preparing for the "breaks" makes such a difference. I had two London breaks where I decided to make food choices and I still lost at my weekly weigh ins. Prepare mentally to have the time off and decide I'm what food to have etc. and then back to business. Have another fab and happy day hon.x

 

[angelupnorth]

Girls I've not posted for a few days as I've fallen off the wagon again :-(

I'm not sure why but I just have a mental block after a few days ?

Still not giving up but not going to beat myself up either. I'm going to see how I go as I'm on / off plan and may do a few days in and a few days off ? Fingers crossed the days on last longer each time. I can't stand the thought of getting bigger each month so here I am again still plodding on but still no ready to throw in the towel !

Hope everyone is doing better than me x x x

 

[tizzy51]

Hi Angel!
Not sure about the few days on/few days off program - sounds like a lot of trouble and you'll be popping in and out of ketosis with all the hungry and side effects.

Perhaps you should be doing ss+/810 - 3 products (or 2) and a small meal? Then you might not fall off the wagon as you are giving your body food. I think after a while you need to come off 100% and eat some normal, low carb, food - not only for the food interest/taste/texture, but cause your body needs it.
It does mean, however, that you'll have to be careful with portion sizes, make sure you're eating low carb, veg, protein and count your calories - but eventually we're going to have to do that anyway ... and probably for life, so starting now isn't a bad thing.

off and then on ... just seems too close to yo-yo dieting to be a good idea

 

[Kira]

Angel I do feel for you and I understand because I've been there. I will give you my completely honest opinion (given in the most sincerest and kindest intentions and not in a critical manner). Trying to do SS is simply not working and you are in a vicious circle which is extremely difficult to get out of. Not impossible but extremely difficult. I believe that you have it in your head that the only way you could possibly have success in losing weight is by doing Sole Source and the reason I believe that is the case is because the is how you achieved the great weightloss for you wedding (I completely understand that as I have had that same mental attitude in the past). I don't think the on off SS will result in weigh tloss, if anything you'll end up gaining and losing the same amount. You need to analyse what you have been eating when you have been off plan ie SS. The types of food the calorie values. It may be they are ok and in your head you have it that they will result in weight gain? However, if you have been having large portions and a lot of carbs including sugars then that is a different matter and those foods will result in weight gain. I strongly urge you to rethink another step on CD so that it is sustainable. SS+ and 810 will still see you have very good results. Just give one week a try? You have nothing to lose except weight. I really fear you are going down the route I have gone down twice before once in 2008 and in 2009 when I lost successfully and then spent 2010 to 2012 on and off CD and SnS. The only way to lose weight I have learnt is to stick to plan which ever plan is sustainable and change the mindest to food portions and calories. Without that only gain is inevitable. Please try 810 and use my fitness pal to record any extra food you have. When see see it I black and white what you are having daily that may help you stick to plan. Finally , keep on Minis because not being on also causes weight gain! Yup! That happened to me! We are all here for you but it really is time to give another step a try. x

 

[Kira]

Angel, I meant to add you have achieved so much this year don't forget that and don't let that unravel by putting too much pressure on yourself to stick only to SS. Simply maintaining the weight you are at now may be the way forward for you just for the next few weeks?

 

[Kira]

Been thinking of you all evening Angel particularly since ironically today has beenbernard day for me today. It's hard or diets and it's hard work to maintain. The only way to get through it is will like minded people who "get" why one foe soff the rails now and again. I hope you are ok and still full of fight. I filed to say earlier you are Not alone whichever path you choose for yourself Angel. There are many wonderful people,whom will,support you which er path you wish to take and I for one am one of those.

 

[Lily]

Been thinking of you all evening Angel particularly since ironically today has beenbernard day for me today. It's hard or diets and it's hard work to maintain. The only way to get through it is will like minded people who "get" why one foe soff the rails now and again. I hope you are ok and still full of fight. I filed to say earlier you are Not alone whichever path you choose for yourself Angel. There are many wonderful people,whom will,support you which er path you wish to take and I for one am one of those.

Bernard Day?

That's it, from now on, tough days on the diet can be Bernard Days. I've had a Bernard Fortnight, actually.

Angel, keep on keeping on. It will click.

 

[Kira]

Morning! Yes yesterday was a Bernard evening actually! Ipad seems to have a mind of it's own! Safe to say I am not using ipad this morning! Angel Bernard day or no come and post here. Anything! Just don't do the ostrich routine! We are here for you! I'll come over to blooming Whitley Bay if you don't post today! x

 

[Kira]

How doing Angel? x

 

[Kira]

Angel how are you hon? Please come back?

 

[laurawh86]

Angel - you have to come back otherwise this lot will take over your diary!

Hope you are OK though....I know its hard, but please don't lose focus (if you have been doing..)....I have lost a huge amount of weight twice now and both times put it back on and it is heart wrenching!! You know I have been on this diet for 8 weeks now and have lost 38lbs, but I am still heavier than my original heaviest and it can make things difficult and in some ways puts a dark cloud over the successes. I know its difficult, but please nip this in the bud before you feel like you are at the point of no return! It is easier to lose the little bit you have put back on, than the whole 6 stone and possibly more...

 

[ninajw83]

Oh Angel im sorry to read how much you've been struggling and i really hope if you have gone that you're back really soon, its taken me a few weeks to get myself back in the right frame of mind in fact about 5 days ago i was thinking of just giving up and going to a WW or sommat coz this is the lightest ive been but i know CWP works and i'd have so much regret if i gave it all up now. Whatever you decide it's got to be right for you. Thinking of you and remember youve already done this, the rest is now the lifetime of learning and change xx

 

[LeaE]

Hey angel guess what I'm back day one omg its hard on restart so yr not alone x how's about we kick some cd ass together one day at a time x much love lea ps am fatter but I'm back on it xxxxxxxx

 

[Kira]

Morning Angel? I do hope you'll be reading posts soon and will come back?

Im struggling since re-feed and have had a STS after a small loss last week and I'm going to try and do a 100% slim and save day today with a view to doing a week on it. However I know it will be very hard to do a full vlcd day now that I've introduced food but I'm going to give a a go.

Hope you've ok and are looking forward to the festive season which seems to be upon us!

 

[tizzy51]

Hey Angel - how're you doing? Still out there taking long walks and losing weight?

 

[angelupnorth]

Evening all

So sorry I've not been in here for so long but I fell off the wagon in spectacular style but as of tomorrow morning I'm back on SS
I've arranged with my CDC to visit me on the 12th but I've checked and I have almost 2 weeks supply so shall get straight back on it in the morning.

I can honestly say I do not have a clue what I weigh but I know it isn't going to be good.
I shall pop to boots and have a semi official weigh in and I know I will be gutted :-(

I could kick myself as the past month I have ballooned and hate myself for it. I'm hoping I'm not back to my 17.3 which was my start weight feb 2012.

I have had to buy bigger clothes again and am not happy in my work uniform.

I will try to catch up with what's been going on but hope you are all well and doing better than me !

Much love and best wishes to you all x x x

 

[Kira]

Morning petal! Missed you and glad you are back!

The support, tears and laughter are all still here! Look forward to blasting the festive fat with you! Off to my third session with my personal trainer though I can barely move today!