Hi All,
I am new to this forum and really felt the need to write a diary of my progress and keep my inspiration going when it lags behind, even if no one does read it
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First, A little abit about myself, I am 42 years old, I am the mother of 3 boys ages 23, 17 and 15 and a nan to gorgeous little girl who is 10 months old. Oh and not forgetting a wife to my DH who I have been with since I was 15.
I have slowly put on weight over the last year weighing 11st last Christmas and now to my absolute shock weigh 13st exactly - way to much for my height 5'2 (and a half!).
Anyway, I have decided to do something about it. Over the years I have followed various diets, including weightwatchers, atkins (made me feel very ill!) and slimming world. I briefly tried the shakes and bars ones, but sorry, I NEED real food!
I first heard about dietchef after reading and article in the news of the world mag about similar companies, but they seemed way to expensive, after browsing the net, I came across diet chef, which seemed the answer to my prayers, as my biggest problem when dieting is that I can never get myself organised, I always end up resorting to a takeaway because I have forgot to go shopping for healthy alternatives! So I took the bull by the horns and ordered 28 days of stuff. stocked up on fresh veg and fruit (with some in the freezer for backup!) and I started the diet on Monday - So today is day 3.
However, I also have an added factor. I am currently undergoing a round of IVF as me and hubby would love another baby, but IVF is the only way as he had a failed vasectomy reversal a few years ago. I started my down regging drugs (puts me into the menopause temporarily) on Monday as well!
Anyway, back to the diet, so far I am loving it! Feel full and everything is quite nice taste wise - not too keen on the chocolate granola or bar, but thats because I don't like chocolate puds (only like proper chocolate bars!) or chocolate cereals.
So thats my story - will keep you updated to my progress as I go along!
I am new to this forum and really felt the need to write a diary of my progress and keep my inspiration going when it lags behind, even if no one does read it
. First, A little abit about myself, I am 42 years old, I am the mother of 3 boys ages 23, 17 and 15 and a nan to gorgeous little girl who is 10 months old. Oh and not forgetting a wife to my DH who I have been with since I was 15.
I have slowly put on weight over the last year weighing 11st last Christmas and now to my absolute shock weigh 13st exactly - way to much for my height 5'2 (and a half!).
Anyway, I have decided to do something about it. Over the years I have followed various diets, including weightwatchers, atkins (made me feel very ill!) and slimming world. I briefly tried the shakes and bars ones, but sorry, I NEED real food!
I first heard about dietchef after reading and article in the news of the world mag about similar companies, but they seemed way to expensive, after browsing the net, I came across diet chef, which seemed the answer to my prayers, as my biggest problem when dieting is that I can never get myself organised, I always end up resorting to a takeaway because I have forgot to go shopping for healthy alternatives! So I took the bull by the horns and ordered 28 days of stuff. stocked up on fresh veg and fruit (with some in the freezer for backup!) and I started the diet on Monday - So today is day 3.
However, I also have an added factor. I am currently undergoing a round of IVF as me and hubby would love another baby, but IVF is the only way as he had a failed vasectomy reversal a few years ago. I started my down regging drugs (puts me into the menopause temporarily) on Monday as well!
Anyway, back to the diet, so far I am loving it! Feel full and everything is quite nice taste wise - not too keen on the chocolate granola or bar, but thats because I don't like chocolate puds (only like proper chocolate bars!) or chocolate cereals.
So thats my story - will keep you updated to my progress as I go along!
