Bostik's Finally Doing It :)

[Squeezyweezy]

Thats fantastic Bostik. Well done with the stone, I bet you feel fab
I ache this morning from my workouts so I know what you mean by not wanting to do anything.
Keep up the good work hun xx

 

[Legomom]

Well done!! A stone gone!! Almost makes the PT agony worth it lol tho I will admit there's a massive sense of achievement when you push yourself further than you thought possible!!! It's a rush

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[Bostik]

Thanks guys! This is the first time I've properly committed to a diet. Like I have always been big since I was a kid so the doctors kept putting me on a diet and stuff. I even joined weight watchers when I was like 15 I think. But I wasn't really bothered then. This time it seems to have clicked and I'm glad I chose calorie counting to do it cos it really doesn't feel like a diet yet haha.

Think I am gonna make some mini goals at some point so it doesn't seem like there is so much to lose all at once.

 

[Legomom]

Mini goals are good!! I need to set some myself. I've kinda been taking it a lb at a time but it's not the best approach I'm finding!!

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[Bostik]

Yeah same. Well it has been working so far, but I think I work better when I break things down. Seems more achievable

 

[Sazbirl]

Well done on your loss bostik.xx

 

[Bostik]

Thanks

I really don't think I am drinking enough water. Even though I rarely drink anything but water now, I only really have some with dinner and lunch so it's still not enough. Trying to keep a 2 litre bottle of water next to me in the house so I remember to drink more

 

[Squeezyweezy]

Thanks

I really don't think I am drinking enough water. Even though I rarely drink anything but water now, I only really have some with dinner and lunch so it's still not enough. Trying to keep a 2 litre bottle of water next to me in the house so I remember to drink more

That is exactly what I would have suggested. I keep a 2 litre bottle of water with me all the time when Im at home, and its surprising how much you drink. It has just become a natural reaction for me now. Somedays I struggle but I think you will get used to it.

 

[Bostik]

Yeah, I didn't think I could drink this much but cos it is next to me, I have been

I think I have some proper issues. Just seen my cousin in Asda. She saw my mum first and then she asked her if it was me cos she didn't recognise me cos I'd lost so much weight (not this one stone I just lost, I used to weigh like 22 stones!). And I went up and said hi and she was telling me how I looked good and stuff. And I just felt so awkward. I really don't like when people know I am on a diet or mention me losing weight. I dunno if it is cos of the fear of failing or what. Baffles me.

 

[Squeezyweezy]

Don't be baffled hun, I feel exactly the same. I hate it when people comment on my weight, even when it is good. I remember once, someone said to me "Wow have you lost weight", and I actually turned round and said "no, I dont think so"!
I think I am more used to hearing negatives and feel uncomfortable when I get praised, especially about something as sensitive to me as my weight. Dunno!
Well done on the weight loss though hun. Didn't realise you had lost that much. What dedication and hard work that must have took. You rock!! Im 25st so its feeling a bit daunting for me right now.

 

[Squeezyweezy]

Just out of interest Bostik, are you on myfitnesspal? I have seen you have mentioned you need an app a couple of times. Myfitnesspal has an app you can download and you can do it online. I don't know what I would do without it. If you sighn up, or are already signed up add me as a friend. Im Squeezyweezy on there too. xx

 

[Bostik]

Yeah, I am. I'll add you now I'll have to download the app. Didn't know there was one!

I didn't realise that other people would feel like that. I thought it was just me being odd lol. Yeah, well I didn't used to go on the scales. I remember a couple of years back checking it was 22 stones. So I dunno if I was any heavier than that cos I never checked. I didn't actually diet to get it off. I just weighed myself a month ago and was 17 stones. I know my portion size has decreased a lot the past couple of years so that probably contributed to the loss. Was really shocked when I stepped on and was like wow 17 stones? This scale is old. Can't be right! Then I went to the gym and got on their scales and it said the same and I was just like wow. Like looking in the mirror I can't tell at all but whenever I see someone I ain't seen for ages they comment on it.

You'll get that weight off This seems like a diet that can actually work and make a difference!

 

[Legomom]

I know how you feel regarding the comments!! I lost 5 stone in 4 months last year. (don't try this lol it wasnt done healthily and i put 2 straight back on!!) and there were LOADS of comments!! At first it was really nice, and it boosted my mood, but then it got really embarrassing. As my confidence went up I was taking mire care over my clothes etc wearing more make up and generally got a whole lot girlier!!! And girly was SOOO not a word ever associated with me!!!! And its really bloody odd when you start getting the extra male attention!! Im a rubbish flirt and i'd either get really flustered or get myself tangled up in a conversation that was heading places I didn't wanna go haha with no idea how to extricate myself politely lol
And then it got weird coz I still thought of myself as obese but actually I was a healthy weight? So I'd join in when my bigger friends were moaning bout wobbly bits and then they'd take offence!! It was really hard coz when your all big in a group you can kinda say certain stuff an nobody minds but as I wasn't big I upset a few of them totally by accident!!!
And then the feeding up started!!! My skinny m8 kept trying to temp me into a burger, and my bigger mate was just as bad for different reasons!!!
Just roll with it it wears off (ppl cant comnent on how skinny you are more than a few times lol) and any negative reactions are purely down to the fact that your changing. And that's a bit scary to the people who've known and loved you as you were!!! But they do adjust. Don't let them Stuff burgers down your neck tho!!!

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[Squeezyweezy]

two of my so called best friends are like that. People can get really jealous when they know you are doing something to improve yourself. I haven't told many people I am CC, its just not worth the back stabbing and snide comments. Its nice to know this happens to others.

 

[Bostik]

Thanks guys Yeah, I didn't actually tell my mum I was on a diet even though I live with her. She's obviously clocked on cos I read the back of packets at the supermarket and stuff now. But I've not actually said it and she doesn't know I am calorie counting. I just can't say it. It's weird.

I know what you mean about friends. I mostly have proper skinny gorgeous friends. Who are mostly always on a diet and like to talk about how fat they are. And I just listen and think you guys are such idiots. How can you even think that when you know me?? Haha.

 

[xsarahx]

Well done on your losses.

I feel the same, it is totally normal. I think for me it is because if someone i saying I have lost weight, it's like they are noticing that I needed to - thats what I feel uncomfortable about!

 

[Bostik]

Yeah, it's weird cos obviously you wouldn't have started losing weight if you didn't think it was needed yourself.

 

[Legomom]

Think the only thing you can do is roll with it!! I just plod merrily on my own little way now I'm sick of my friends jumping on an off the diet wagon with me so I just plough on by myself now!!!! It does annoy me when they say....oh go on it won't hurt....coz DUH!! actually come Monday WI it blooming will!!!! Lol

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[Bostik]

That's me and cocktails! One more won't hurt! Except they are ridiculously high in calories!

 

[Squeezyweezy]

Well done on your losses.

I feel the same, it is totally normal. I think for me it is because if someone i saying I have lost weight, it's like they are noticing that I needed to - thats what I feel uncomfortable about!

Thats exactly it! Couldn't agree more.