Helens Diary

[UmmZakaria]

Good luck at your WI. You sound like you're doing brilliantly, ignore those demons - I found them the worst during weeks 1 and 2 and then as I got into the swing of things they stopped whispering so much to me. Looking forward to hearing how you get on xxxx

 

[Helen]

Thanks for the 'good luck' Gracielou. Ummzakaria that is a useful piece of information, I can hopefully live with the demons for another week, just not for months!

I am pleased to announce that I have lost just over 8lb. This is the same as when I did the diet in 2007 and I am particularly pleased because I spent last wednesday before the meeting in bed without eating anything so my glycogen stores were already slightly depleted.

I nearly didn't get to go though: My 12 year old daughter was being asked out on facebook by a (boy) friend from school. They got their wires crossed and the next thing we know is that he is suddenly cycling over to our house. Well I was pretty much in panic mode anyway at the thought of her having a boyfriend and there was no way I was going to leave her at home with a boy. He is probably very nice but still. I knew that he wasn't at home and that he didn't have a mobile but luckily he had given DD his home phone number and I managed to get hold of his mum, who was lovely. I explained the problem and she managed to get hold of his friend and tell them not to come over. I felt awful really, almost felt that I was accusing her son of wanting to attack my daughter but I am not sure what else I could have done. Anyway the catastophe was averted and they are meeting at the park for a date on Friday. I really don't know what boundaries to place on this, or any future dates so any advice will be gratefully received!

 

[Helen]

I mowed the lawn this morning, not a big deal for most people but something I have just been too tired to do. I have to say the grass was really long and although the garden is not big it took me ages, I had to stop four times for a rest (and breakfast). Had a long bath afterwards then took DD to meet her 'date' and friend and dropped them all at the park. I invited them back for tea and dropped them home at 7.30 so had a couple of nice hours scrapbooking. I also got several errands done, trip to morrisons (must go there more often, great prices), petrol and checking in-laws post whilst they are away)

Feel like I have turned a corner today, Once I had eaten my breakfast shake I wasn't remotely hungry and hardly thought about food - I had to make myself eat my final three packs. Feel like I'm getting in the zone! I am really not sure how long I can stomach any of the bars for so it may be all shakes for me from next Wednesday onwards. The LLC was showing us all a new whisk from LL last week, very small and quiet, a bit expensive but I might get one on Wednesday so I can make a shake discreetly at work and ditch those bars! Unfortunately I still have five left this week.

Friend of mine ran 50 miles yesterday, for 'fun' just to see if he could. I didn't even know this was humanly possible! Well done to Mark!

 

[Catthin]

Well done Helen on your weight loss this week and also for resisting the food demons LOL.
Take care
Cathy

 

[bb13]

Well done Helen for such a good start xx