Calorie counting is something I've never really done. Starting with most recently, I've been on; Exante, Weight Watchers, Slimming World, Atkins, Slim Fast and my own VLCD. Before starting Exante on July 15th I was binge eating/drinking for about 12 months 
. I went from 178 lbs to 220 lbs during that time and I've never felt more uncomfortable. Before that I got down to 133 but due to a huge change in lifestyle I gained it all back and more. While on Exante I lost 12 lbs in 12 days, but was unable to continue with it due to the side effects I experienced - maybe I'm just a wimp, who knows!
I thought about maybe doing The Alternate Day Diet. Just this weekend I've gone from deciding to do JUDD, to Intermittent Fasting, to Fast-5 - whilst reading up on all of it I felt as though I'd be almost punishing myself. Starving myself for day's at a time or going on a complete meal replacement diet is not going to deal with my problems long-term. I have depression and I'm a comfort/binge eater and drinker. At some point I'd have to come back to conventional food, right? So I may as well begin now by taking the slower road and dealing with my food addiction head on.
I've had three bottles of wine this weekend, small pizza, chocolate and a 3 course meal on friday. I'm not happy about it but I had nowhere near what I usually would. 1-2 bottles of wine per week will be part of my plan. I've signed up to MyFitnessPal on my iphone and I think it will be a huge help!
Even though I only did Exante for 12-13 days, I have a whole new appreciation for healthy food (I didn't enjoy the junk above half as much as I usually would). I'm sure I'll fall off the wagon a couple of times - I'm far from perfect but I've decided to deal with it. I need to add exercise, even if it's just a walk for now.
I've gone up 5lbs since I came off Exante - which is not surprising at all! So now it's time to knuckle down and stick to plan.
As of 17th January 2012 = back on Cambridge
. I went from 178 lbs to 220 lbs during that time and I've never felt more uncomfortable. Before that I got down to 133 but due to a huge change in lifestyle I gained it all back and more. While on Exante I lost 12 lbs in 12 days, but was unable to continue with it due to the side effects I experienced - maybe I'm just a wimp, who knows!I thought about maybe doing The Alternate Day Diet. Just this weekend I've gone from deciding to do JUDD, to Intermittent Fasting, to Fast-5 - whilst reading up on all of it I felt as though I'd be almost punishing myself. Starving myself for day's at a time or going on a complete meal replacement diet is not going to deal with my problems long-term. I have depression and I'm a comfort/binge eater and drinker. At some point I'd have to come back to conventional food, right? So I may as well begin now by taking the slower road and dealing with my food addiction head on.
I've had three bottles of wine this weekend, small pizza, chocolate and a 3 course meal on friday. I'm not happy about it but I had nowhere near what I usually would. 1-2 bottles of wine per week will be part of my plan. I've signed up to MyFitnessPal on my iphone and I think it will be a huge help!
Even though I only did Exante for 12-13 days, I have a whole new appreciation for healthy food (I didn't enjoy the junk above half as much as I usually would). I'm sure I'll fall off the wagon a couple of times - I'm far from perfect but I've decided to deal with it. I need to add exercise, even if it's just a walk for now.
I've gone up 5lbs since I came off Exante - which is not surprising at all! So now it's time to knuckle down and stick to plan.
As of 17th January 2012 = back on Cambridge
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