how do you lose 2 thirds of your self?

[LoChan1984]

Well done on the self-control I shall google the HALT technique too.

Shall give the soup a go on wednesday, got a day off then and a green day planned. I'll have to remember to save an apple back - going to do a late night batch of stewed apple shortly as got a surplus which is attracting pesky fruit flies Looking forward to ready bread with cinnamon stewed apples and plums in the morning

Is there another work meeting planned or will they leave you alone for a couple of weeks now if you're covered by a sicknote? x

 

[Lily42uk]

Morning sweetie, sorry just re-read what I wrote the other day and I do come across as bossy don't I :giggle:, not meant that way, just making suggestions, as Lo so adeptly put it, experiment and see what works for you, I find the more syns I use the more weight I loose, if i go lower on syns then my weight loss gets lower...crazy but worth a try.
Your Halt system (Hungry, Lonely, Angry or Tired) sounds like the technique they taught me when I was giving up smoking, which was to stop and seriously think about it and consider every factor, if that and a glass of water didn't curb it, then seemingly nothing would, only for me it did every time....Thankfully
:wow: Good luck on your trip to Costco, oh and could you pick up some smooth Skippy Peanut Butter for me while you're there seeing as you and Miss LoChan got me hooked on it again :giggle:
Hope you have a great day sweetie xxxxxxxxx

 

[broadsbean]

Well done on the self-control I shall google the HALT technique too.

Shall give the soup a go on wednesday, got a day off then and a green day planned. I'll have to remember to save an apple back - going to do a late night batch of stewed apple shortly as got a surplus which is attracting pesky fruit flies Looking forward to ready bread with cinnamon stewed apples and plums in the morning

Is there another work meeting planned or will they leave you alone for a couple of weeks now if you're covered by a sicknote? x

I got the halt technique from here on the
bring your head the body will follow section.
Basically it is as lily described questioning why you are eating are you Hungry,Angry,Lonely or Tierd is the actual thing but basically its a trigger to make you think about what you are doing. Reminds you that if if hunger is not the problem food is not the answer.
so yesterday i questioned myself all day and had a drink before eating anything.

My next meeting is in 4 weeks but hopefully i will be able to give them a return date. My GP| feels i should complete the 6 wk counselling before returning cos my job is very stressful and she feels it wouldn't be a good idea at present. I make a big thing about it cos i am worried people think i am sciving

 

[Lily42uk]

Hey hun, I found and still do find the Halt technique a really good one to use it definitely helps makes you think instead of just reaching, that's why I have found it a lot easier to stick to plan this time, I am sure of it. Glad you find it helpful too, when I was giving up smoking Judith my smoking clinic counsellor, suggested it might work for the cigarette cravings and it did, so have continued to use it for weight loss too.
I am sure people don't think you're sciving, but even if they do, as I always say to my girls if you are always honest with yourself, it really doesn't matter a jot what anyone else thinks.
6 weeks counselling :wow: is that all, boy how things have changed, I initially was supposed to have a 12 week course when I had mine 15 years ago, but then as my counsellor felt I needed more we just took it from there, ended up being close on 2 years albeit the last 2 sessions were spaced out over 6 months as I had a major breakthrough about 18 months in, but then you are a lot further ahead in your confidence levels than I was after such a short time, I had to take time off work at first but went back after a few months, wish I hadn't I was a care worker at the time and it was so hard, so I'd agree with the doctor, don't go back till you feel you can do the job and more importantly yourself, justice. xxxxxxxxxxx

 

[broadsbean]

Hey hun, I found and still do find the Halt technique a really good one to use it definitely helps makes you think instead of just reaching, that's why I have found it a lot easier to stick to plan this time, I am sure of it. Glad you find it helpful too, when I was giving up smoking Judith my smoking clinic counsellor, suggested it might work for the cigarette cravings and it did, so have continued to use it for weight loss too.
I am sure people don't think you're sciving, but even if they do, as I always say to my girls if you are always honest with yourself, it really doesn't matter a jot what anyone else thinks.
6 weeks counselling :wow: is that all, boy how things have changed, I initially was supposed to have a 12 week course when I had mine 15 years ago, but then as my counsellor felt I needed more we just took it from there, ended up being close on 2 years albeit the last 2 sessions were spaced out over 6 months as I had a major breakthrough about 18 months in, but then you are a lot further ahead in your confidence levels than I was after such a short time, I had to take time off work at first but went back after a few months, wish I hadn't I was a care worker at the time and it was so hard, so I'd agree with the doctor, don't go back till you feel you can do the job and more importantly yourself, justice. xxxxxxxxxxx

Its being paid for by the trust i work for, it was quicker to do it this way. Initially they fund 6 sessions but the counseller can extend it at her discretion, she has already mentioned that it probably will need extending.
I just worry a lot and don't really take time off often.
No skippy peanut butter to day still have half a jar !!!

But some how managed to spend 200 quid, hubby says i can go back to not going shopping if i intend to do that every time!! To be fair the freezer is full to the top
lots of healthy stuff and not a cake in sight also bought some really nice gift sets for christmas presents so i now have a chunk of presents bought.
knowing me i will put them away safely and forget i got them:8855:

 

[broadsbean]

food diary for the day

B grapes, banana,strawberries with 0% greek yog and honey (2 syns)

L out !!! the food optimising way
6 o/z rump steak, baked pot, salad pat of butter (3.5 syns)

T ham and eggs 6 crispbreads with dairylea hexa and b radish tomatoes and pickled onions

S grapes.

syns for the day 5.5
syns for the week 71

kept syns low cos steak was grilled but i think they spray them with oil don't they so wanted to be safe, meal came with chips but swopped it for a backed pot

 

[LoChan1984]

I've got an UNOPENED jar of crunchy skippy in the cupboard

Lol I overdid it on shopping today too, had to go to asda 'cause the child has boogered up has school shoes playing quick cricket, ended up treating myself to a set of kitchen devil knives and some bit too small garfield pjs - size 20-22... overambitious :8855:

You did very well for an eating out lunch - haven't done any of them yet don't think, 'cept for the week away near the start but I didn't stay on plan then

 

[broadsbean]

:bliss::chores016::bliss:

Ok i know this is sad but i have walked the dog, alone !!!!!
The first time in 10 weeks i have been out alone
Libby was a darling, never left my sight and kept checking i was still with her
Walked for 40mins around the park

she is now fast asleep and i am energised so going to do my housework

Go me :chores016::bliss:

 

[JackieN]

whooo whooo way to go girl I am so proud of you sweetie :bighug: as I so know what a big step that was. Oh my god I could hug you. Well done you! Next time will be easier sweetie, you just took that biggest step

did your book arrive? xxxxx

 

[LoChan1984]

Woohoo! Sounds like a great day for you today, well done

 

[Lily42uk]

Its being paid for by the trust i work for, it was quicker to do it this way. Initially they fund 6 sessions but the counseller can extend it at her discretion, she has already mentioned that it probably will need extending.
I just worry a lot and don't really take time off often.
No skippy peanut butter to day still have half a jar !!!

But some how managed to spend 200 quid, hubby says i can go back to not going shopping if i intend to do that every time!! To be fair the freezer is full to the top
lots of healthy stuff and not a cake in sight also bought some really nice gift sets for christmas presents so i now have a chunk of presents bought.
knowing me i will put them away safely and forget i got them:8855:

STOP I love Skippy PB it's the best and I haven't renewed my Costco card cos I don't go there much, must get Bro to get some and he always ends up paying for it too which is dead handy lol
You are my kinda girl ...Mal spits blood when I get my shopping head on ...I too have bought a few xmas and birthday pressies this week, great time for it with the sales on...gotta love early October I save all year to spend in October lol

I've got an UNOPENED jar of crunchy skippy in the cupboard

Lol I overdid it on shopping today too, had to go to asda 'cause the child has boogered up has school shoes playing quick cricket, ended up treating myself to a set of kitchen devil knives and some bit too small garfield pjs - size 20-22... overambitious :8855:

You did very well for an eating out lunch - haven't done any of them yet don't think, 'cept for the week away near the start but I didn't stay on plan then

I did say STOP :drool: didn't I??? :8855:...how on earth do you have Skippy PB unopened ..unheard of in this house ...only time it's unopened here is when it's actually in Costco before we pick it up lol
Nothing wrong with being overambitious...I have some lovely outfits bought in sales mostly that I am just about to squeeze into ...I love it xxxx

:bliss::chores016::bliss:

Ok i know this is sad but i have walked the dog, alone !!!!!
The first time in 10 weeks i have been out alone
Libby was a darling, never left my sight and kept checking i was still with her
Walked for 40mins around the park

she is now fast asleep and i am energised so going to do my housework

Go me :chores016::bliss:

Sad...are you kidding that's bloody marvellous :bliss: I am so happy for you, you are an amazing woman, I keep saying it and you keep proving me right. :chores016: on your own is stupendous, I hope you know how proud we all are of you :bighug: xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[LoChan1984]

I did say STOP :drool: didn't I??? :8855:...how on earth do you have Skippy PB unopened ..unheard of in this house ...only time it's unopened here is when it's actually in Costco before we pick it up lol

I think I must be sick or something, not even had any of the chocolate one for at least a week

 

[tillymax]

Well done on the walk. Like Lily said that's not sad at all. That's a real achievement and you should be proud of yourself

 

[JackieN]

Where are you sweetie? Not seen you since you said about going for a walk with the dog, so I am just checking that you are okay? :bighug: xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Lily42uk]

Hey hun, hope you're having a lovely day at your Mum and Dad's...speak soon xxxx

 

[broadsbean]

hmmmm not entering a weight for this week cos need new scales!!!!
mine have offered me 2 possibilities today. 1 i would like to believe 1 i definatly don't !!!!!
the first the one i like is 14 7
but alas it lies, the other makes me 28 4 which makes 18 lb heavier than last week and it better be lying !!!
They acted up a few weeks ago and i put new battries in them. and they have been ok the will weigh up to 31 st so its not an overload thing !!!
I think they are dead ! long live the scales !!! so now i need some new ones which will have to wait a few days cos cheap ones are no good and i only make purcheses like this at the end of the month once bills are paid.

My decision is to just continue as i am and look forward to the scales recording a good loss once i get some new ones.

Never fear i have not given in, I will not give in but i definatly have not gained 18lbs this week. syns were higher at the beginning of the week and i would have accepted a sts but not an 18 lb gain !!!!!!!



ok rant over !!!

counselling today focused on relationships mainly marraige and was just as traumatic.

Again turned me inside out, nothing that can't be fixed but changes have to be made. I do feel that my life is being turned upside down. It is obviously my time to make change, i just hope the people around me can accept the change and grow with me. Its very scary
Its fear of this change that is holding me back and causing the fear of leaving the house. Time to meet it head on i think and take hold of my life:sigh:

 

[JackieN]

hmmmm not entering a weight for this week cos need new scales!!!!
mine have offered me 2 possibilities today. 1 i would like to believe 1 i definatly don't !!!!!
the first the one i like is 14 7
but alas it lies, the other makes me 28 4 which makes 18 lb heavier than last week and it better be lying !!!

what about these ones ? Buy Salter Ultimate Accuracy Electronic Scale at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Bathroom scales.

these are the ones I just got and really pleased with them and had good reviews


They acted up a few weeks ago and i put new battries in them. and they have been ok the will weigh up to 31 st so its not an overload thing !!!
I think they are dead ! long live the scales !!! so now i need some new ones which will have to wait a few days cos cheap ones are no good and i only make purcheses like this at the end of the month once bills are paid.

My decision is to just continue as i am and look forward to the scales recording a good loss once i get some new ones.

good idea sweetie, just plod on
Never fear i have not given in, I will not give in but i definatly have not gained 18lbs this week. syns were higher at the beginning of the week and i would have accepted a sts but not an 18 lb gain !!!!!!!

my scales went funny like this hence buying the new ones


ok rant over !!!

counselling today focused on relationships mainly marraige and was just as traumatic.

Again turned me inside out, nothing that can't be fixed but changes have to be made. I do feel that my life is being turned upside down. It is obviously my time to make change, i just hope the people around me can accept the change and grow with me. Its very scary

Aw sweetie :bighug: it is scarey but it will all work out and I admire you for going
Its fear of this change that is holding me back and causing the fear of leaving the house. Time to meet it head on i think and take hold of my life:sigh:

You can do it Mandy you really can we are holding your hand every step of the way. Has your book come yet, as I truely think reading that will help you forward too and I'm reading it at the moment so shout if you want to talk about any of it. I am only about half way through again but it is very very good :bighug:

 

[broadsbean]

You can do it Mandy you really can we are holding your hand every step of the way. Has your book come yet, as I truely think reading that will help you forward too and I'm reading it at the moment so shout if you want to talk about any of it. I am only about half way through again but it is very very good :bighug:

thank you jackie,
yes my book has arrived i am about 3 chapters in and already some of it makes sense. My hubby is reading it next !!!!!!!

 

[Lily42uk]

:hug99: Sorry your scales have died r.i.p. :giggle: but with each death comes a birth...I don't believe this Jackie but we even have the same scales, this is getting scary lol....
Mandy I am sure your family will accept the changes you are making as it will help you, you talk about them with such love and affection, they must be wonderful people and undoubtedly love you ...I really admire you and your determination, I look back and I just wish I had been half as determined and as strong as you are ...I really am proud of you and admire you so much xxxxxxxxxx

 

[Lily42uk]

Oh and I forgot to add....my daughter always says she doesn't care what she weighs she wants to get to a size that suits her ...so who cares what the scales say and I have to say I actually agree :8855: xxxxxxxx