Chelsea Lou - The Ventura adventure, not a sinking ship!

[*Shanny*]

Hey hun just catching up... boy u are one tough cookie.!

keep going and stay positive .!!

 

[Bess]

Hi Chels,

Thank you and Jess for welcoming comments in your diaries.

I loved what you wrote about your mother's figure and 50's dresses. I love vintage clothing and clothes have actually been "sized up". A 1950s size 12 dress would be more like a 6 today! And, the measurements have been reworked as we are thicker waisted and and have heavier legs. So, sad.
Kez wrote in her diary that her Wedding Dress which she thought was a possible 14/16 did not fit her size 12 friend. It wouldn't close in the back. I was wondering if it was possibly "vintage".

In 2008, when I got back down to 133 pounds -- which is what I weighed when I stepped off the plane to move to the UK in 1994 -- not all my clothes from then (that I had saved) fit me. They were all US size 8s... I was wearing new US size 8s and they were bigger! So, in 13 years -- clothing was "sized up" again.

We are lying to ourselves, me thinks.

MM

I'm sure this is so Mel, on Woman's Hour they talked about this (last week?) They also mentioned 'vanity sizing', when clothes that are one size are labelled a size smaller.....The average height of women has got taller though hasn't it? My mum's age group were often aroud 5'3" or 5'4", but I'm 5'6" and I think that's pretty average now. Three of my daughters are taller than me, two are 5'9".

 

[Chelsea Lou]

I'm sure this is so Mel, on Woman's Hour they talked about this (last week?) They also mentioned 'vanity sizing', when clothes that are one size are labelled a size smaller.....The average height of women has got taller though hasn't it? My mum's age group were often aroud 5'3" or 5'4", but I'm 5'6" and I think that's pretty average now. Three of my daughters are taller than me, two are 5'9".

Hi Bess and Mel, you are both right about this. When I got down to 10st 9lbs (I'm 5'2") in 2009 I was comfortably in a size 12, whereas as an 8 - 8st 7lbs teenager I was a size 12. Sizes have definitely got larger. Still, it is very satisfying when you've been a 16-18 to suddenly find yourself trying on and fitting a 12

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Day 16 almost over. Three shakes and a very small chicken salad, so very pleased.

Started on the Day 1 steps from the Beck book. It is all making perfect sense and I'm looking forward to reading all abut Day 2 instructions tomorrow. Was tempted to rush through the steps, as per usual but thought better of it. It is a 6 week programme and if that is how long it takes for it to sink in and change my thinking then that's fine.

Second WI tomorrow and I am looking forward to that. Not sure about how much I will have lost, as I am not weighing myself at home but I can definitely see a difference in the top half of my body. My collarbones are showing and my shoulders look a bit more defined Also the a*se of my trousers is baggy and also across the thighs/hips, so a change is occurring that I can really see. I know that it is not all about the scales, so if I only see 1 or 2lbs tomorrow then that is fine.

I hope you all have a good evening and look forward to catching up with you tomorrow.

Torres for Chelsea

 

[Wales]

Good luck for the WI tomorrow Lou x

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Thanks Wales, hopefully I'll be racing back to update my ticker, my fave time of the week on CD xx

 

[MinnieMel]

I'm looking forward to the revised ticker! Good luck with the weigh in, Chels.

MM

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Thanks Mel, you will all know soon enough lol. Hope your day has been a good one xx

 

[MinnieMel]

Thanks Chels -- It has not been too bad, except DD is busy vomitting and I am waiting for a call back from NHS direct. it is probably a nasty virus -- but the poor dear (she is only 11) can't even keep water down.

MM

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Oooh nasty, poor love. I hope its not the Winter Vomiting virus, apparently that's horrible....well vomiting is horrible. I panic, especially if alone.

Hope you get the NHS' call soon and hope she is soon better x

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Morning Marfa,

I know you’re well because I only left you about 20 minutes ago! J Well done on your Beck book and trying to get your head around it all (I caught her putting post-its every where last night). I wish I could try and get in a good frame of mind when it comes to food but I am even more confused this morning, and a little exhausted by it. :sigh:

I want to put good things into my body, but I feel like I don’t truly know what’s good for me anymore. I tried SS in Jan, I really did. Healthy shakes – full of essential vitamins and nutrients, and yet I just couldn’t do it – my body was crying out for more and it just wasn’t enough. I’m now fretting over my (reduced fat) cheesy jacket potato that I’m going to have for lunch today. I know it’s hardly a McDonalds, but now I just feel because of yesterday, I’m starting to doubt my choices.

I’m sure I’ll get there. (Hurry up with Beck!!) lol

Wishing you a wonderful day,

Love Jess xxx

Aw, try not to fret too much, no point in keep having these battles. Fred/Dick will win out. Accept the decision you have made about your food choices for today, which are good choices by the way and you can start on Beck this evening. You can read it up to and including your instructions for Day 1, which will get you started. Perhaps you could persuade Johnny to treat you to a copy. I am sure he loves you enough to part with a tenner It isn't a book that I want to be without over the next six weeks or so. It's not something you can read from start to finish because of the daily instructions, so can't let you 'nick' it for a few days lol.

Don't let the India book make you feel bad for having a potato, that is just too ridiculous.

Love you xx

 

[Katycakes]

Hi Chels, Happy Tuesday and good luck with WI, everything is crossed for you! Thanks for support over on my thread yesterday too, feeling much better now. I need you lot to grab me by the collar when I am tempted to jump overboard!

I also wanted to say, well done on the app on Sat and making your decision, I think you are brave but if something really, really tugs at your self-esteem and can be fixed then I guess why not? I don't know if you realize how lovely you look already though Chels, take a look at that profile pic, you are a stunner... so watch out world once you start batting those lashes later on in the year!

The other thing was, well done in not letting the DD's FIL tempt you with that sunday dinner... some people!!! You were brilliant, pat on the back for that.

Have a great day!

xxx

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Thank you Katy *blushes* I don't feel stunning at the moment, all I see when I look in the mirror are two hooded eyes and bags underneath :cry:I know it is not a miracle cure for my low self-esteem and confidence but along with losing weight and generally toning up, it will help. I always feel that people are judging me in a negative way. I don't put myself forward for anything. I try to stay under the radar. My 55 year old self and my 20 year old self are polar opposites. Surely one's personality/character traits shouldn't change THAT much?

So excited about the WI later on this evening. My weekly WIs seem to come around a lot slower than everyone elses for some reason.

Hugs

xx

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Day 17 - 2nd WI coming up!!!

Hi everyone,

Hope you all have had a good morning and I wish you all a fab afternoon too.

Wow, day 17 and I am still at it!!! I can't believe it and I'm really pleased and relieved that I have managed to stick at it and give Dick a slap or two when required.

I haven't been able to respond too much today on all of your diaries as its been really busy at work. The CEO is in today for Financial/Budget meetings, so all hell has broken loose. Its been like Clapham Junction for most of the day but slightly calmer now....sigh.

I promise I will work through all the threads and reply where I can.

Haven't had a chance to read Day 2 in the Beck book but my reminders for Day 1 "Advantages Response Card" have been flashing up to remind me to get it out of my purse and have a read. It is good to see all the reasons why I am doing this. How soon we forget when something 'naughty' is on offer. Which reminds me, I received an email from a colleague, just now, to tell me that cakes were laid out on her desk and to go and help myself. Amazingly it didnt even register in my brain, I just clicked onto the next email. It has only just occurred to me that it didn't occur to me to go and take one Marvellous!!!

Take care one and all and I will be back to report on the WI some time this evening. xxx

 

[Katycakes]

Marvellous indeed. A cake-tastic victory.

I have my 'WHY' card (Beck reasons to diet) on the pinboard right beside where I work, with a pic on one side so nobody but me knows what it is... but it helps to know it's always to hand!

xxx

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Hi everyone, 3lbs down this week, which is not to be sniffed at. The losses are slower this time round but there are probably a couple of good reasons for this.

I have been ss+, 4 shakes, sometimes 3 shakes and a piece of chicken with a bit of salad. I'm thinking that I'm probably having more chicken than I should.

Also Jess suggested that because I have had my gallbladder removed (last May) that might make a difference? I dont know if anyone can give me any info on that but would be grateful for your input.

Anyway that is 8lbs less than when I started so all good.

Will try to have just 3 or 4 shakes this week and if I do have some chicken, then make sure I cut the breast in half and make two meals out of it

Hope everyone is well and Nike - "Just doing it"

xxx

 

[Katycakes]

Yay for the 3lbs Chels!!! Keep at it... we will get there. It's a hare & tortoise thing, as someone pointed out to me on here recently - the tortoise won the race in the end! (Anyhow, we are not tortoises... just kind of leisurely hares, lol!) Just keep on doing what works... you will be brilliant.

xxx

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Yay for the 3lbs Chels!!! Keep at it... we will get there. It's a hare & tortoise thing, as someone pointed out to me on here recently - the tortoise won the race in the end! (Anyhow, we are not tortoises... just kind of leisurely hares, lol!) Just keep on doing what works... you will be brilliant.

xxx

Leisurely hares......like that lol. Trust me though KC, much more of a tortoise these days but yeah, ok with that. May 2011 is when I want to be at goal, so have plenty of time and if Rome wasn't built in a day then neither was my fat a*se, that took time and losing it will also take time. I am cool with that.

We're great here aren't we? You will have that stone off by Thursday. Fab xx

 

[MinnieMel]

Congrats Chels --

3 pounds is a great weekly for me! You've done well.

MM

 

[herewego]

Woo hoo!!:happy036: