Couteaux on Cruise- target by December!
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CHRISR
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Ah thanks Chris, not feeling overly super at the mo, but it'll settle down
Not sure I believe this... But I was 12.06 this morning!!! Can that be real? Lowest I have ever been as an adult, see what they say tomorrow
oh how exciting let me know tomorrow
weigh for me sunday and cannot wait - feel much slimmerFingers tightly crossed for us both! xx
I bought some new jeans last weekend and they are actually feeling a bit loose, great, but also a bit miffed as they are so new lol! First size 14's ever!!! Can you tell I was excited?
My mind still says "they must have stretched"
Hoping the scales are kind tomorrow...
xxI bought some new jeans last weekend and they are actually feeling a bit loose, great, but also a bit miffed as they are so new lol! First size 14's ever!!! Can you tell I was excited?
My mind still says "they must have stretched"
Hoping the scales are kind tomorrow...
Weighed in yesterday and was 12.1 so pretty happy with that! Just 3lbs to go now! It was my daughters birthday party and I had some cheese and wine (naughty!) but I was so busy sorting food for everyone else, totally forgot my own stuff! I stuck to the no carb stuff though, didn't have any cake or other bits so pleased with the day actually.
I'm going to have a couple pp days now and not weigh for a week.
Had some really lovely comments and just felt normal yesterday, not worried about how I look, just happy and confident.
Wonder if I'll make my Nov 27th target...
I'm going to have a couple pp days now and not weigh for a week.
Had some really lovely comments and just felt normal yesterday, not worried about how I look, just happy and confident.
Wonder if I'll make my Nov 27th target...
I had decided not to weigh myself after my cheese and wine evening, but jumped on the scales this morning and was really pleased to still be 12.1 after my pp day yesterday
Thinking lots about the next stage, how I will cope, will I still lose weight etc etc.
I am so excited to try new things, but also scared. I know what I am doing at the moment and I am nervous about gaining or going mad with a gala.
3lbs to go and I still can't quite believe it! I know I look so much better, but still see all my faults when I look in the mirror. Nothing major surgery can't resolve tho! lol I'd only need a tummy tuck and full body lift *ahem*
Thinking lots about the next stage, how I will cope, will I still lose weight etc etc.
I am so excited to try new things, but also scared. I know what I am doing at the moment and I am nervous about gaining or going mad with a gala.
3lbs to go and I still can't quite believe it! I know I look so much better, but still see all my faults when I look in the mirror. Nothing major surgery can't resolve tho! lol
I'd only need a tummy tuck and full body lift *ahem*I ordered a whole load of clothes (much needed) and was thrilled to fit into a couple size 12 dresses. They are 50's style so nip it at the waist and out at the hips (my problem area) I have decided to give the c25k programme a go, I think the solution to my prob could be more exercise to tone up.
I am getting too skinny (never thought I'd use that word in relation to my body!!) on my chest and if I lose anymore there, I'll look like a boy!! but am in desperate need of losing more on my hips/ legs/ bottom. Hopefully running could help!
Foodwise.... I have had a couple near conso moments. I had a little cheese the last 2 days but otherwise all has been 100%
I keep thinking "I can't wait for conso" but when I really think about it, I'm not sure why.. There isn't one thing that stands out (except wine!) that I really want/miss.
The idea of a gala thrills and scares me at the same time. I think maybe it is just the knowing I will have achieved it and can move onto the next step rather than the food that I will be eating..
Work and home are crazy, feeling like I am not able to keep everything afloat at the moment. House is a tip, I'm exhausted, but off tomorrow so that is a goooooood thing!
I am getting too skinny (never thought I'd use that word in relation to my body!!) on my chest and if I lose anymore there, I'll look like a boy!!
but am in desperate need of losing more on my hips/ legs/ bottom. Hopefully running could help!Foodwise.... I have had a couple near conso moments. I had a little cheese the last 2 days but otherwise all has been 100%
I keep thinking "I can't wait for conso" but when I really think about it, I'm not sure why.. There isn't one thing that stands out (except wine!)
that I really want/miss.The idea of a gala thrills and scares me at the same time. I think maybe it is just the knowing I will have achieved it and can move onto the next step rather than the food that I will be eating..
Work and home are crazy, feeling like I am not able to keep everything afloat at the moment. House is a tip, I'm exhausted, but off tomorrow so that is a goooooood thing!
CHRISR
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Hi
Couteaux you sound like me, so much to do but never enough time and Ive no babies! Hope you managed to have some rest today x
Red Heart
Back on the Dukan wagon!
I ordered a whole load of clothes (much needed) and was thrilled to fit into a couple size 12 dresses. They are 50's style so nip it at the waist and out at the hips (my problem area) I have decided to give the c25k programme a go, I think the solution to my prob could be more exercise to tone up.
I am getting too skinny (never thought I'd use that word in relation to my body!!) on my chest and if I lose anymore there, I'll look like a boy!!
Foodwise.... I have had a couple near conso moments. I had a little cheese the last 2 days but otherwise all has been 100%
I keep thinking "I can't wait for conso" but when I really think about it, I'm not sure why.. There isn't one thing that stands out (except wine!)
The idea of a gala thrills and scares me at the same time. I think maybe it is just the knowing I will have achieved it and can move onto the next step rather than the food that I will be eating..
Work and home are crazy, feeling like I am not able to keep everything afloat at the moment. House is a tip, I'm exhausted, but off tomorrow so that is a goooooood thing!
Couteaux you are doing so well! Only 3lbs to go - well done. You will reach target before me now and much deserved too!
I love the 50's style dresses too as they are so flattering.
What is the c25k programme please?
Take care,
Red :heartpump:
Thanks Red!
I fear I may be a few lbs away from target again now... I have't actually weighed in but went out with a friend and had some cheese (again) and a couple drinks. I haven't had anything else off plan, but have had a few 'Atkins' moments.
I'm at that dangerous point of being near target, feeling pretty good and getting a little tempted..
The c25k (couch to 5k) is a running programme. It is designed to get anyone running, even absolute beginners - Couch to 5k - C25K Running Program
I was due to start on Sunday but we've all had a horrible lurgy here so it'll have to wait a few more days but I'm looking forward to running!
Work is crazy busy this week - hoping I can eat well and actually reach target in a couple weeks....
I fear I may be a few lbs away from target again now... I have't actually weighed in but went out with a friend and had some cheese (again) and a couple drinks. I haven't had anything else off plan, but have had a few 'Atkins' moments.
I'm at that dangerous point of being near target, feeling pretty good and getting a little tempted..
The c25k (couch to 5k) is a running programme. It is designed to get anyone running, even absolute beginners - Couch to 5k - C25K Running Program
I was due to start on Sunday but we've all had a horrible lurgy here so it'll have to wait a few more days but I'm looking forward to running!
Work is crazy busy this week - hoping I can eat well and actually reach target in a couple weeks....
Ok..... not sure what has happened, but I weighed in this am and the scales hovered on 11.13 for a nano second then went to 12.02...... Oh my word. I wasn't expecting that at all!! I thought I'd be a few lbs up as have had a few days of feeling v wobbly.
I have had a lightbulb moment though. I am 2lbs from target and know 2lbs really won't make any difference to my overall appearance now, so it really is just numbers on the scales. I very much want to hit my target, but know I won't suddenly look 1 stone smaller when I have reached it.
So - going to give it 100% and would LOVE to reach it when Dr Dukan predicted (27th Nov) but I won't be devastated if it takes a little longer.
then went to 12.02...... Oh my word. I wasn't expecting that at all!! I thought I'd be a few lbs up as have had a few days of feeling v wobbly.I have had a lightbulb moment though. I am 2lbs from target and know 2lbs really won't make any difference to my overall appearance now, so it really is just numbers on the scales. I very much want to hit my target, but know I won't suddenly look 1 stone smaller when I have reached it.
So - going to give it 100% and would LOVE to reach it when Dr Dukan predicted (27th Nov) but I won't be devastated if it takes a little longer.
CHRISR
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FABULOUS ACHIEVEMENT Couteaux hope you feel very very proud of yourself - Dukan is amazing is it not? xxxOk..... not sure what has happened, but I weighed in this am and the scales hovered on 11.13 for a nano second
I have had a lightbulb moment though. I am 2lbs from target and know 2lbs really won't make any difference to my overall appearance now, so it really is just numbers on the scales. I very much want to hit my target, but know I won't suddenly look 1 stone smaller when I have reached it.
So - going to give it 100% and would LOVE to reach it when Dr Dukan predicted (27th Nov) but I won't be devastated if it takes a little longer.
Hi Chris xx all good here thanks. Work has been crazy and home equally busy (you know what it's like!) hope you are ok, wish I could post here more xox
Good news at WI, I was 11.13!! 1lb from target and lightest ever, ever, ever!! Getting bit nervous about consolidating but have introduced a few bits over the last couple weeks, bit of cheese, fattier bits of meat, glass of wine or 2 and some beans in a stew, so gradually conso in parts. I am nervous of a proper gala meal still though. Pudding.... Bread?? Seems so alien now!
So, still yet to start running, whole family have been ill for the last week but hoping to this week
xoxGood news at WI, I was 11.13!! 1lb from target and lightest ever, ever, ever!! Getting bit nervous about consolidating but have introduced a few bits over the last couple weeks, bit of cheese, fattier bits of meat, glass of wine or 2 and some beans in a stew, so gradually conso in parts. I am nervous of a proper gala meal still though. Pudding.... Bread?? Seems so alien now!
So, still yet to start running, whole family have been ill for the last week but hoping to this week
CHRISR
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so glad to see you are OK - im sure your will be fine in the next phase - I know what you mean though. Been thinking about Christmas Day and really dont want to mess up with the diet as I have been 100% since the end of July. My daughter asked me what would I have and I honestly dont know. I dont seem to be bothered about anything - very strange!!!
Well, life is crazy busy at the moment, work is full on - finding it very hard to juggle work, 3 children, travel and life all without going bonkers, but somehow I am managing-ish. I haven't resorted to chocolate, but I have enjoyed a couple drinks.
I haven't weighed for a few days - will do soon and think I need to start consolidation. I am having little bits as mentioned before, but not adding the bread/fruit/gala etc so think I need to just do it as I think I am accepting this is my body now and I am not getting much smaller.
I have even had a couple people tell me not to lose anymore - never imagined that being said!
So, I'll weigh in on Saturday, maybe give myself one more week on it if I am too much above 11.12 and then start consolidation.
Hope everyone is ok, sorry I am so rubbish with posting. xox
I haven't weighed for a few days - will do soon and think I need to start consolidation. I am having little bits as mentioned before, but not adding the bread/fruit/gala etc so think I need to just do it as I think I am accepting this is my body now and I am not getting much smaller.
I have even had a couple people tell me not to lose anymore - never imagined that being said!
So, I'll weigh in on Saturday, maybe give myself one more week on it if I am too much above 11.12 and then start consolidation.
Hope everyone is ok, sorry I am so rubbish with posting.
xoxOh my goodness... I did it. I have reached target!!
I don't know why I decided to weigh in this morning, I had decided to give it a week (TOTM started yesterday etc so expecting a few lbs ON) Jumped on the scale ready for a nasty surprise and..... 11.12!!! My Dukan true weight reached.
I am in shock, I have never ever ever reached a target weight on a slimming plan EVER!
So consolidation here I come!
Over the last few weeks a few conso bits have come into my diet - mainly due to being so busy at work and needing to grab bits on the run, but only in an Atkins way, no quick carbs etc.
So I have occasionally had a bit more fat, the skin on chicken, some cheese, ham, sausages (in a hotel breakfast emergency!!) but I am really encouraged that I have been able to do that, and still reach my goal. Not advocating it for everyone else tho..
Very excited to be officially moving onto conso - need to read up on the rules again. I think I have already decided I will stick to pulses as my starchy carbs for now, I just don't want pasta or rice etc.
Wow - still can't believe it! Thinking about my first gala now......
I don't know why I decided to weigh in this morning, I had decided to give it a week (TOTM started yesterday etc so expecting a few lbs ON) Jumped on the scale ready for a nasty surprise and..... 11.12!!! My Dukan true weight reached.
I am in shock, I have never ever ever reached a target weight on a slimming plan EVER!
So consolidation here I come!
Over the last few weeks a few conso bits have come into my diet - mainly due to being so busy at work and needing to grab bits on the run, but only in an Atkins way, no quick carbs etc.
So I have occasionally had a bit more fat, the skin on chicken, some cheese, ham, sausages (in a hotel breakfast emergency!!)
but I am really encouraged that I have been able to do that, and still reach my goal. Not advocating it for everyone else tho.. Very excited to be officially moving onto conso - need to read up on the rules again. I think I have already decided I will stick to pulses as my starchy carbs for now, I just don't want pasta or rice etc.
Wow - still can't believe it! Thinking about my first gala now......