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

[Chelsea Lou]

Awwwww, how lovely to see everyone back and posting, just need Katy and Jess back and we will have the full compliment of girlies wonderful.

I am still trying to work out what (if anything) my dream could mean. Definitely a situation where I might get burned and am physically unable to do anything about it.....doesn't seem its going to be/was a nice experience as in the sedatives not working to relax me.

Can't relate it to anything that has happened so maybe its to come......gawd help me :cry:

Hope everyone is having a good day xx

 

[MinnieMel]

Happy Mothering Sunday, Yang. I hope you get spend it with all your girlies.

MM

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Happy Mothering Sunday, Yang. I hope you get spend it with all your girlies.

MM

Happy Mother's Day to you too Mel, and to all the other minis Mummies. I hope you all had a good day. I spent mine with my two eldest grandchildren. We went Stock Car racing and had a fab day.

Happy Mummy's day!!!!!!!!!!!

Love you xxxxx

Thank you Jess........love you too xxx

As mentioned above, had a lovely day with Olivia and Ben. The stock car racing was good fun and we are going again on Easter Sunday, they have got banger caravan racing. Should be a hoot, old bangers, towing caravans and trying to take each other out. Carnage on the agenda methinks

My sis and I went to the crematorium on Saturday to take flowers for our mum and also to remember my sister (and baby boy). The grounds were so beautiful. Awash with daffodils and blossom, plus all the remembrance flowers that had been left for departed loved ones. Very fragrant and somehow really cheerful. Followed sis back to hers where we spent a very nice evening talking, wine and food. I had some carrot sticks with a dollop of humous for nibbles and then chicken and salad for dinner. Dessert was strawberries and fat free vanilla yogurt. Wine was the downfall, about 3 or 4 glasses but not bothered. A girl has to live a little. Today wasn't a SW day, although it wasn't horrific. Seeing a GAIN of 3lbs on Saturday morning left me feeling "What the heck". I know it is probably water weight, a lot of it anyway, but disheartening all the same.

I shall do what I can - and I HATE myself for even thinking this, let alone saying it - I will review things at the beginning of June and if I am still not where I want to be for the cruise, I will CD it for a few weeks. I hope that I don't resort to that though and I shouldn't be thinking like that otherwise SW is doomed to failure. Can you tell that my head is still messed up?

xxxx

 

[Chelsea Lou]

I'm feeling exactly the same xxx:sigh:

It's soooooo not the answer though, just a quick fix. I've got so little to lose now that it is ridiculous to think that I can't do it by just eating healthily. The SW plan obviously works but for me its not at the moment. I'm doing something very wrong but not sure what :sigh: xx

 

[MinnieMel]

I shall do what I can - and I HATE myself for even thinking this, let alone saying it - I will review things at the beginning of June and if I am still not where I want to be for the cruise, I will CD it for a few weeks. I hope that I don't resort to that though and I shouldn't be thinking like that otherwise SW is doomed to failure. Can you tell that my head is still messed up?

Why? Beck says to have "two" diets. If one is not working for you at the point in time -- for whatever reason -- then swap. Just do not quit.

So, Slimming World for now, and it you aren't where you want to be at those weeks before your cruise, then CDing to lose faster seems reasonable. However, once you are back and the cruise/wedding photos, etc. are no longer an issue, then you can take the more leisurely route of losing any crusie gain by doing Slimming World to goal and then for maintenance, if you want to do so.

I thought about SSing for the month of March and first couple of weeks of April to lose those last pounds... but I decided that I am okay being a bit overweight when I go to States, and continuing to work the Beck Programme whilst I am away. Now, if I have a serious gain -- despite my best efforts --I am not totally opposed to the idea of SSing to get back to where I was when I went on holiday, and then picking up from that point.

I am glad you had a good day.

MM

 

[Greeneyes11]

The problem with using CD is that as soon as you stop you put back on the water weight unless you work up the plans slowly and it is very disheartening seeing the scales rise by that amount without even taking into account the overeating you might do on the cruise....... that is what keeps putting me off CD.....

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Linda, I feel like I am going round in this never-ending circle. I have to find a way to get off, I told myself that it would be mainly water-weight but seeing the scales going up by 3lbs brings such feelings of panic and despair and then CD is suddenly in your brain and it won't go away. Mentally, as well, I looked in the mirror and looked huge.....like a stone had gone back on and was very surprised that my clothes were still loose!!!

I know that I need to just stick with it, not panic. KD and Porgeous always stressed that scales do weird things, which didnt always reflect what was really happening. The scales are now locked away in the boot of my car.

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Day.....whatever!!! Can't remember now lol

Good morning everyone,

I do hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday - and if you are not a Mum yet, that you had a lovely time with your Mum

I had a mega busy weekend and didn't actually spend any time at home until yesterday evening. Ker-nackered this morning. Bad start to the day as I pootled (?) into work, thinking I was nice and early, walked through the door to see our temp we use for holiday/sickness cover standing there. My colleague is on a three day break and I had totally forgotten that I should have started at 8 I usually have post-it notes in my glasses case and reminders everywhere, as I am rubbish at remembering things, but forgot to have said reminders If I had a brain I would be absolutely lethal hahahaha.

Hope you all have a fab day xxxx

 

[Bess]

Linda, I feel like I am going round in this never-ending circle. I have to find a way to get off, I told myself that it would be mainly water-weight but seeing the scales going up by 3lbs brings such feelings of panic and despair and then CD is suddenly in your brain and it won't go away. Mentally, as well, I looked in the mirror and looked huge.....like a stone had gone back on and was very surprised that my clothes were still loose!!!

I know that I need to just stick with it, not panic. KD and Porgeous always stressed that scales do weird things, which didnt always reflect what was really happening. The scales are now locked away in the boot of my car.

And they should stay there Chels. I completely understand the desire to run back to the 'safety net' of CD (or whatever we did that worked once) but I wouldn't give SW up yet. The yo-yo dieting has to stop for me and a new way of eating found. I HATE the way the scales dictate my mood (and yes, I did get on them this morning and saw a 2lb rise....:cry I think I'm going to have one of the girls hide them for a while and just stick to the weekly weigh in.
BTW my DD3 who is doing SW by proxy with me, has lost 8lbs and looks great.

Chin up Chels. xxx

 

[Greeneyes11]

Well the batteries have run out on my scales so cannot weigh myself which isn't a bad thing as we have eaten out every day for two weeks. Would just depress me

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Love you lots xxx

Love you too xxxx

Well the batteries have run out on my scales so cannot weigh myself which isn't a bad thing as we have eaten out every day for two weeks. Would just depress me

I would be terrified to get on the scales for a month if I'd eaten out every day, so understand where you are coming from.

@ Bess,

Isn't it strange how someone can do something by proxy, not have any expectations and lose loads of weight. Whereas we treat it almost like a matter of life and death and gain bl**dy weight. I am pleased for your daughter but feel for you. Between us we have gained 5lbs this week. What a great diet????!!! Anyways, onwards and upwards........not literally though I hope xx

 

[MinnieMel]

Morning Chels,

You know that you need to give it time. You have let your body adjust to the new nourishment, and also learn what works and what doesn't for you with regards to the SW options. even with something as simple as CD, I had to try the bars, tetras, soups, shakes, learn how to make a MAM, etc. and then I found my favourites and got into a "routine" that works for me. Then, as I worked up the plans, my losses slowed -- and I had to accept that this is just "how it is" for me.

I had my usual one pound loss this week, and feel lucky to have it. I was rubbish with my water and did very little planned or spontaneous exercise.

DH showed a one pound gain, and then he ran out the garage and set up his weight bench! I did nothing to sabotage him -- thought about it -- but, did not. However, he is totally rubbish with water, and let's face it sooner or later we all have an unexplained STS or slight gain. It just how these things go.

I hope you have a good week. Too bad the "late thing" wasn't last Monday, you could have blamed the time change.

MM

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Morning Chels,

You know that you need to give it time. You have let your body adjust to the new nourishment, and also learn what works and what doesn't for you with regards to the SW options. even with something as simple as CD, I had to try the bars, tetras, soups, shakes, learn how to make a MAM, etc. and then I found my favourites and got into a "routine" that works for me. Then, as I worked up the plans, my losses slowed -- and I had to accept that this is just "how it is" for me.

I had my usual one pound loss this week, and feel lucky to have it. I was rubbish with my water and did very little planned or spontaneous exercise.
You have done very well, and another 1lb is not to be sniffed at young lady. You should be very pleased with yourself xx

DH showed a one pound gain, and then he ran out the garage and set up his weight bench! I did nothing to sabotage him -- thought about it -- but, did not. However, he is totally rubbish with water, and let's face it sooner or later we all have an unexplained STS or slight gain. It just how these things go.

I think you mentally sabotaged him....... a psychic version, willing him to gain weight hahahaha. It worked... did you ever live in Salem by any chance?

I hope you have a good week. Too bad the "late thing" wasn't last Monday, you could have blamed the time change.

MM

It has thrown me out completely, I feel all out of kilter. One minute you think you're early then in the blink of an eye you realise you are an hour late. My brain is still trying to come to terms with it. I detest being late xxx

 

[MinnieMel]

Hi Chels,

I can just imagine you sauntering into work... all smug because you are early and looking good and it is a Monday. Then you get "smacked" with the "you forgot and now you're late" stick. However, it is excusible for medical reasons: I am pretty sure that like me you suffer from "Sometimers". Sometimes you remember, and sometimes you don't! I'll forge you a doctor's note, if you want!

MM

 

[Bess]

@ Bess,

Isn't it strange how someone can do something by proxy, not have any expectations and lose loads of weight. Whereas we treat it almost like a matter of life and death and gain bl**dy weight. I am pleased for your daughter but feel for you. Between us we have gained 5lbs this week. What a great diet????!!! Anyways, onwards and upwards........not literally though I hope xx

Yeah, but she's 21 and not a 'certain age' , when, let's face it, dieting is a whole lot harder. I so admire her determination though, she just hasn't mucked up once, not a bit like her mother then!

Mind you, our couple of days away weren't exactly SW, worth every mouthful, but still......I have (finally) worked out that only a little bit extra affects me and the weight goes on, which is good in one way, I always knew I wasn't greedy and didn't eat a lot or much of the wrong stuff....but then I now know that I'll have to 'be careful' for the rest of my life. Still, it's what I want, to be slimmer and healthier so, so be it.

I really am a slow learner in this department, but finally I think the lessons are sinking in! xx

 

[SacredSilence]

Hi hun,

Hope you`re well You, Jess & I need to sort out meeting up for a brew sometime! x

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Yeah, but she's 21 and not a 'certain age' , when, let's face it, dieting is a whole lot harder. I so admire her determination though, she just hasn't mucked up once, not a bit like her mother then!

Mind you, our couple of days away weren't exactly SW, worth every mouthful, but still......I have (finally) worked out that only a little bit extra affects me and the weight goes on, which is good in one way, I always knew I wasn't greedy and didn't eat a lot or much of the wrong stuff....but then I now know that I'll have to 'be careful' for the rest of my life. Still, it's what I want, to be slimmer and healthier so, so be it.
So, dont keep me in suspenders, what is it you worked out that is scuppering your efforts? Little bit extra of what??? It might ring bells with me and be the answer to my prayers. You could market the concept and make a blinkin fortune!!!
I really am a slow learner in this department, but finally I think the lessons are sinking in! xx

I think I learn the lessons...........but then I forget 'em...doh!!!!!!!!!

 

[Chelsea Lou]

Hi hun,

Hope you`re well You, Jess & I need to sort out meeting up for a brew sometime! x

Hello Lise,

Glad to see you posting again and yes, we must arrange a meet up........especially whilst Jess is feeling so sick, she is a cheap date at the moment lol xx

 

[SacredSilence]

Hello Lise,

Glad to see you posting again and yes, we must arrange a meet up........especially whilst Jess is feeling so sick, she is a cheap date at the moment lol xx

I'll have a water xx

:8855: I`m about to hand my notice in at one of my jobs, So I`ll be nicking out the bins haha x

 

[Bess]

Hello Lise,

Glad to see you posting again and yes, we must arrange a meet up........especially whilst Jess is feeling so sick, she is a cheap date at the moment lol xx

:8855: You're all heart Chels!

Scuppering my efforts? A little bit of...anything fattening. Hard to explain and no magic answer - what I mean is that because I've never dieted in the traditional way, I've never really noticed 'cause and effect' before.
I lost 2lbs on SW, following it in my usual sloppy fashion. Ok, I know that's pathetic in 4 weeks (yes it is, don't be kind!) but finally I could actually see and understand a direct effect of (kind of)following a diet, even with a measly 2lbs, I could tell.
Then we went away to an amazing place and I ate amazing food, with puddings, cakes, red wine and whisky. All in moderate amounts but the 2lbs is back on again, in spite of walks along the beach and coast path. So, really I can't eat 'normally' I expect ever again. I have to find a balance and then learn to tweak it to suit me, a little less to lose weight, a little more to maintain, but too much and I put it on. That's what I am learning, stuff that probably so obvious to other people but it isn't to me, not in practise anyway and that's the point, I always muck about trying to bend the rules, I told you I was a slow learner. But now I have to work out what I can and can't do because I know where I want to be and I'm bloomin' well going to get there! xx