Barb's healthy start!

[Barb]

Well I have had a totally stressful day and I have not turned to food or booze - well done Barb!!! 1400 cals for the whole day, no swim as didn't have time, work all day and a course this evening, but just got in, had a light meal and no wine!!!!
Did walk Ozzie so at least did some exercise.
Really feel in the zone again - 3 good days completed, very pleased.

 

[Russiandoll]

Fantastic news Barb! Hey, you and me are really cooking on gas right now!!

I think it's probably one of those 'lightbulb' moments where we realise and accept (albeit reluctantly) that we HAVE to get a grip ... either that or return to a place we really don't want to be.

Well done you! I'm chuffed to bits

 

[Barb]

Thanks Debbie - guess what, 3 days in and 4lbs down already! Can't believe it - makes me think I must have been drinking an awful lot of cals. In fact I went on a cal counting website and it calculated that 3 x 7oz glasses of wine every evening (which, if I am honest is about right) is sufficient to make you gain 48lbs a year! Wow, talk about a light bulb moment! So looking forward to another good day - feel totally motivated and as you say Debbi - we are both cooking with gas. This is our time now, we are going to do this and have a slim summer 2007!

 

[Barb]

Day 4 and its been a good one. Slightly more of a struggle, felt a bit hungry and fanciful but counted the cals and stuck it out - just! No swim today - too much work on but did give Ozzie a good 30 min walk so better than nothing. Still not a drop of alch which is very good, would have liked a glass tonight but stayed strong. Pleased with myself!

 

[Russiandoll]

We're bound to get slightly 'off' days Barb where feel it's a wee bit of a struggle but you stuck it out and I bet you felt good about it too!
Each time we slip even slightly, that slip seems to magnify in our minds - do you find that? At least you haven't got that to deal with today.

You're doing great and as a diet buddy, I'm dead proud!

 

[Barb]

Thanks Debbie - we are both doing well aren't we? I had a good day yesterday exercise wise - long walk with Ozzie and a 20 length swim so pleased about that. Did have some wine and a chinese in the evening but still kept to boiled rice and non battered food so I don't think I did any real damage. Had a really rotten day work wise so needed to relax a bit last night. It's all about balance really. I just have to not be so 'all or nothing' - something I recognise in lots of people on here. We are either dieting like crazy or stuffing our faces!

Oh well, lets have another good day!

 

[Russiandoll]

I'm leaving to go to the meet at Gunwharf in about an hour Barb ... I'll take piccies and add them soon