Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!
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BREN
destination .... SLIMSVILLE!
I know, I have been quite good even though last weekend involved about 4 wines (spread out). I nibbled yesterday on some bad things but to compensate no dinner to stay within calories easily over 1200 for the day.
I figure even if just a little loss or STS surely eventually if I keep at it the plateau will budge, stuborn *******! SOrry peeps...
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I figure even if just a little loss or STS surely eventually if I keep at it the plateau will budge, stuborn *******! SOrry peeps...
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Loulabella
Gonna be skinny!
That's so weird as the night before my WI and start of a new week I feel the need to eat.... perhaps it really is just psychological... 
says the psychologist...hehehehe.
I had one of those days yesterday - was sooo good all day but I ended up with a chicken kebab and ate quite a few of tylers chips... Thing is I had enough points for a kebab - and the guy who does the cooking does them fresh and they really are just chunks of chicken breast, cooked in some sort of marinade, the rest is just pitta bread and loads of salad....so 7 points is acceptable I think Chips I reckon I had 5 points worth, so with the other food I had for the day ended up 2 over, but thats easy to claw back today x
says the psychologist...hehehehe.I had one of those days yesterday - was sooo good all day but I ended up with a chicken kebab and ate quite a few of tylers chips... Thing is I had enough points for a kebab - and the guy who does the cooking does them fresh and they really are just chunks of chicken breast, cooked in some sort of marinade, the rest is just pitta bread and loads of salad....so 7 points is acceptable I think
Chips I reckon I had 5 points worth, so with the other food I had for the day ended up 2 over, but thats easy to claw back today x
Georgiestar
Silver Member
welldone for waiting for weigh in day! I often weigh the day before I dont know why, and if the number goes down I feel like eating alot because I can aford to!
BREN
destination .... SLIMSVILLE!
A gain.... 1.3kilos!!!
Measurements did stay the same so happy with that. This week I played with TOM postponed it until next week for a smooth running holiday. Hoping all could be hormones and fluid retention. Lack of water really this week always around the 2.5 ltr or less so will pump that back up to over 3 until next week. This weekend I should be able to avoid drinking and the temptation so this might help until next Friday.
Maybe I need to have a WI twice a week just to avoid the pressure of a big one and keep me on track. This way I wont become too obsessed every morning and scared for the whole week and sabotage or nibble.... so thinking Saturday's and Tuesday's. Going to work with hubby in 4 hours, he's doing a big trip about 12 hours, he's a truck driver for the post so bed really soon and then I'll sleep in the truck.
I am disappointed with the gain but who knows, it may miraculously disappear! and I will definitely be buckling down and aiming for great week days and sensible weekends until I go. Tomorrow make 15/14 days, we leave at an odd time. I dont want to be thinking about food and gaining or loosing whilst I'm away and want to get into a calm head space from here until I leave.
Bren
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Measurements did stay the same so happy with that. This week I played with TOM postponed it until next week for a smooth running holiday. Hoping all could be hormones and fluid retention. Lack of water really this week always around the 2.5 ltr or less so will pump that back up to over 3 until next week. This weekend I should be able to avoid drinking and the temptation so this might help until next Friday.
Maybe I need to have a WI twice a week just to avoid the pressure of a big one and keep me on track. This way I wont become too obsessed every morning and scared for the whole week and sabotage or nibble.... so thinking Saturday's and Tuesday's. Going to work with hubby in 4 hours, he's doing a big trip about 12 hours, he's a truck driver for the post so bed really soon and then I'll sleep in the truck.
I am disappointed with the gain but who knows, it may miraculously disappear! and I will definitely be buckling down and aiming for great week days and sensible weekends until I go. Tomorrow make 15/14 days, we leave at an odd time. I dont want to be thinking about food and gaining or loosing whilst I'm away and want to get into a calm head space from here until I leave.
Bren
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BREN
destination .... SLIMSVILLE!
I have decided to try weighing twice a week, Sat and Tuesday. Weighing everyday in the beginning was good as the losses we continual, now they are less and sometimes up, this is messing with my confidence.
So measuring whenever and going to stick with those 2 days and see how I feel emotionally and if I can keep more focused with what I'm eating. I now have 4 WI's to go starting with this Tuesday.
Food wise I am going to try my best to stick with Cohen's during the week and if I'm hungry I will consume more but stay within 1000 cals a day. On the weekends perhaps 1150 as a sort of refeed, which will be a glass of wine I think or a G&T.
Water Water and yes more water. I am going to start back with over 3 ltrs or at least 3 everyday. Also thinking about no coffee until I go away! That will be a big challenge.
Bren
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So measuring whenever and going to stick with those 2 days and see how I feel emotionally and if I can keep more focused with what I'm eating. I now have 4 WI's to go starting with this Tuesday.
Food wise I am going to try my best to stick with Cohen's during the week and if I'm hungry I will consume more but stay within 1000 cals a day. On the weekends perhaps 1150 as a sort of refeed, which will be a glass of wine I think or a G&T.
Water Water and yes more water. I am going to start back with over 3 ltrs or at least 3 everyday. Also thinking about no coffee until I go away! That will be a big challenge.
Bren
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Serena A
Can't think of a title
Hey Bren
Sorry I have only just found your diary or I would have posted in it sooner! Have only just read the last few pages but will go back and have a good loooong read later...
Anyway just wanted to say that even from reading just a few posts it's clear that you are doing so fabulously well, and keeping things in perspective regarding those pesky scales. I thought Abs really hit the nail on the head when she mentioned about the measurements being important as that's what we see, I need to give myself a little reminder of that too!
Hugs
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Sorry I have only just found your diary or I would have posted in it sooner! Have only just read the last few pages but will go back and have a good loooong read later...
Anyway just wanted to say that even from reading just a few posts it's clear that you are doing so fabulously well, and keeping things in perspective regarding those pesky scales. I thought Abs really hit the nail on the head when she mentioned about the measurements being important as that's what we see, I need to give myself a little reminder of that too!
Hugs
xxx
BREN
destination .... SLIMSVILLE!
We are all too hard on ourselves sometimes. I must keep trying on my clothes when I get home from work to remind me NOT to snack. This week I have many things on after school to distract me so hoping that I wont fall victim to afterwork snacking.
Serena I just noticed that you have only 1 lb to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!! Fabulous work.
You have inspired me a lot recently, so thank you. Just going to do my best over the next 2 weeks and then enjoy my holiday and be sensible whilst away. I dont need to gorge on lots of food. Fish/seafood and vege will be for me and I have taken to not eating rice also or limiting it anyway quite drastically.It will be the alcohol that gets me but will maintain my water and hopefully when I get back it should settle down (weight and fluid retention).
Bren
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Serena I just noticed that you have only 1 lb to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!! Fabulous work.
You have inspired me a lot recently, so thank you. Just going to do my best over the next 2 weeks and then enjoy my holiday and be sensible whilst away. I dont need to gorge on lots of food. Fish/seafood and vege will be for me and I have taken to not eating rice also or limiting it anyway quite drastically.It will be the alcohol that gets me but will maintain my water and hopefully when I get back it should settle down (weight and fluid retention).
Bren
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Serena A
Can't think of a title
Thank you.
Sounds like you have a good plan there for the next couple of weeks and for during your holiday, I am sure you will do just fine.
I know what you mean about the rice, whilst doing the CD steps up I've found I've been ok with potatoes, pasta etc but the moment I ate rice I could literally see my tummy bloat out before my eyes...scary stuff!
Sounds like you have a good plan there for the next couple of weeks and for during your holiday, I am sure you will do just fine.
I know what you mean about the rice, whilst doing the CD steps up I've found I've been ok with potatoes, pasta etc but the moment I ate rice I could literally see my tummy bloat out before my eyes...scary stuff!
cah-ching
Gold Member
It is touristy actually! I actually wanted to go to Langkawi but was disuaded as it's more of a sedate place for couples. So I went to Penang instead!
I LOVE Penang and would go back there in a heartbeat.
Very cheap, very nice and a place I wish I could live.Anyway .... I'm going to update myself on your diet regime.
BREN
destination .... SLIMSVILLE!
I try to avoid bread, rice and pasta. Eating them only about twice a week. All vege including potato, are very happy with me. Bread and rice bloat me and pasta is manageable. I have learnt alot over the years about food and my body. I know just to exercise 5 out of 7 days a week and drink 2.5 ltrs of water a day. If I do this I know eating around 1350 cals a day (just by guessing and keeping a rough mental note) I can treat myself if I feel like it and my body just maintains. At the moment it is maintaining before we loose the last 5 kilos.
CC I try to stay positive. If I begin doubting myself sabotage sets in and I nibble continually!!!! Dont get me wrong the devil is in there sometimes saying 'go on treat yourself' or 'you can handle it, it wont effect your weigh in as you are going to be able to get back on track' (which then after eating I cant!!!)
Focus on the positives. Like even though I am not at goal I think that I am just smaller than when I wen to Thailand last year judging by how that black bikini now fits (looser!). And the fact I haven't gained alot only 2.2lbs, which I seem to loose some and then some more and then gain....... blah, I figure that my body is just adjusting. I have lost just over 8 kilos since October that's some thing and I feel more comfortable in my clothes.
You really have to create the right mental space in your head, very important. Easy to find but sometimes difficult to hold onto.
Bren
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CC I try to stay positive. If I begin doubting myself sabotage sets in and I nibble continually!!!! Dont get me wrong the devil is in there sometimes saying 'go on treat yourself' or 'you can handle it, it wont effect your weigh in as you are going to be able to get back on track' (which then after eating I cant!!!)
Focus on the positives. Like even though I am not at goal I think that I am just smaller than when I wen to Thailand last year judging by how that black bikini now fits (looser!). And the fact I haven't gained alot only 2.2lbs, which I seem to loose some and then some more and then gain....... blah, I figure that my body is just adjusting. I have lost just over 8 kilos since October that's some thing and I feel more comfortable in my clothes.
You really have to create the right mental space in your head, very important. Easy to find but sometimes difficult to hold onto.
Bren
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BREN
destination .... SLIMSVILLE!
Well good evening from me. It's a great day outside and hubby and i are going to go out for breaky. I've just been to the gym fro 45 mins and just about to drink my first ltr for the day.
WI days are now Saturday and Tuesday, although I sneaked a look this morning and back down to 70.6 after Friday's reading of 71.5!! Nearly thought about giving in but didn't and now it's worth while. The loss has reaffirmed that my body is just maintaining before we loose some more and I will continue to be diligent with my food and extra diligent during the weekdays as i've been to soft with myself!
Very happy about the little loss. Have a great evening everyone, I'm off to do some duty free shopping for our holiday today!
Bren
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WI days are now Saturday and Tuesday, although I sneaked a look this morning and back down to 70.6 after Friday's reading of 71.5!! Nearly thought about giving in but didn't and now it's worth while. The loss has reaffirmed that my body is just maintaining before we loose some more and I will continue to be diligent with my food and extra diligent during the weekdays as i've been to soft with myself!
Very happy about the little loss. Have a great evening everyone, I'm off to do some duty free shopping for our holiday today!
Bren
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BREN
destination .... SLIMSVILLE!
SHOPPED, SHOPPED AND THEN SHOPPED SOME MORE.... totally exhausted.
Breaky was 2 poached eggs, 1 slice of bread, long mach, grilled tomato and onion. Lunch & Dinner (ate so close to dinner it's both) grilled teriyaki salmon, salad, miso soup and some tofu. Also had a coffee and 2 bites of shortbread biscuit and a CD bar. I think that's enough cals for the day and I now need to guzzle another 1.5 ltrs of water to make my 3 ltr mark!!!!!
Bren
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Breaky was 2 poached eggs, 1 slice of bread, long mach, grilled tomato and onion. Lunch & Dinner (ate so close to dinner it's both) grilled teriyaki salmon, salad, miso soup and some tofu. Also had a coffee and 2 bites of shortbread biscuit and a CD bar. I think that's enough cals for the day and I now need to guzzle another 1.5 ltrs of water to make my 3 ltr mark!!!!!
Bren
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