Lottie's Diary

[lottiebird]

Hello, I am Lottie

I have been off the SW wagon for a long time, around 10 months. In that time I have tried 5:2, VLCD's, and also spent a lot of time eating whatever I like. I estimate myself to be around the weight I was when I quit SW, but will be weighing in on tuesday morning, when I officially restart.

The bottom line is, I need to work on learning how to eat properly. All the faddish things I have been doing don't achieve that. I really believe SW principles are the answer to balancing meals, in a fairly non-restrictive, simple way. I have had a history of binge eating disorder, so strict diets are really counterproductive for me. On SW I managed to quit binge eating altogether. I am determined to not obsess too much... that can be a destructive thing for me, so I am not allowing myself to set any goals, or set myself any specific challenges. I am going to focus on retraining myself and learning good habits, and the weight will come off.

I am not planning to go to group, I really dislike them.

 

[SammieAnn87]

Hi lottie
here to subscribe!
good luck for Tuesday
xxx

 

[lottiebird]

Thanks Sammie

I have eaten SW friendly today, though Tuesday is my official start date its not an excuse to go on a bender til then. I had extra lean mince meatballs, spinach mash and steamed veg for lunch and wm bread with ham and salad and some light mayo for tea. All delish!

 

[SammieAnn87]

Re: Lottie's Retraining Diary

Ur lunch sounds gawjus!!!
Its my pffical start day today eeeekkkkkk!
Lookin forward t gettin t no u and follpwin ur journey hun!
U.done sw before
Xxxx

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[lottiebird]

Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting to know you too! And yes, my lunch was gorgeous!

I did SW until about 10 months ago. I guess I got a bit bored and demotivated with it, I should have maybe just had a short break and then got back on it, but instead spent sooo long faffing with other diets and yoyoing.

I am VERY hormonal today, just got * week, luckily I can spend the day in bed watching Netflix. I booked Friday and today off for a long weekend, and I start my new job tomorrow! How exciting

 

[SammieAnn87]

Re: Lottie's Retraining Diary

Oooo very nice, wjat is ur new job if u dnt mind me askin?
Xxx

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[lottiebird]

I work for the council, my new job will be developing the consultations that the council do to get the public's views on planned changes. It is the Adult Social Care section, so groups like older people, disabilities, drugs and alcohol, mental health etc.

I have done some work jointly with the team before, so I already know them, so it's not scary! It's grade higher than I was on, which is great

 

[SammieAnn87]

Re: Lottie's Retraining Diary

Wow that sounds like a.fab job!!
Wen lucas goes full time at.school in september i wanna.get lookin.for.a part time.job!!
Xxx

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[lottiebird]

Well I braved the scales... 16st 7.5lbs. Pretty displeased with myself, but at least I know where I'm starting from!

As I was feeling so rough yesterday I didn't get out to buy myself anything special for lunch, so keeping it simple with a mugshot, fruit and yoghurt. Love grab and go food

 

[SammieAnn87]

Re: Lottie's Retraining Diary

Least u have weighed urself and now u no ur startin weight and it can only go dwn xxxx

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[lottiebird]

Well today was day one on the job and day one on the diet. Both have gone really well, but I'm feeling weepy anyway! Listening to music on the bus and have to keep skipping songs I'm worried will set me off. Hormones I'm sure...

My wonderful husband is cooking SW friendly curry and rice for tea, I'll be having a load of beetroot salad on the side.

 

[lottiebird]

Had a much better day today, starting to feel happier about things. And a good day foodwise too. Had a yoghurt and banana for breakfast, mugshot, apple and oranges for lunch, and leftover curry for tea. I haven't had my HEB yet, so will have some dorset cereal for pudding

It feels so good to be eating well, although the "quick fixes" will always be tempting, it doesn't get me anywhere. And it definitely doesn't help my relationship with food.

One thing I want to do is hunt out some convenient but free foods. I read somewhere about a carrot and swede mash and beef brisket. I bet there are loads of options like this, and it would be nice to have something dead simple after a hard day.

 

[SammieAnn87]

Re: Lottie's Retraining Diary

Im so glad ur doin well!!
Ive had a crunchie this evening but syned it so all good lol xx

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[lottiebird]

Ooh I haven't had any choc yet, have asked hubby to get me a ripple for tonight

I've barely used any syns, only a couple on curry paste! I want to be having 15 so I'm going to start having a nightly treat of some sort. That's what I love about SW, no need to deprive myself. So glad I am back on the plan.

 

[SammieAnn87]

Re: Lottie's Retraining Diary

Thats the thing i need my nightly treat i look forward to it
Xxx

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[lottiebird]

Everything is still going to plan I have been planning my dinners for the next few days, and it all sounds so delicious I am going to start posting more detail about what I am planning to eat and what I actually eat, I think that will be useful. I have only planned dinners so far, I always plan them first and then work everything else out around them.

Tomorrow: Home made burger with SW chips and a salad with balsamic dressing
Monday: Pasta with bacon, peppers, mushrooms, onions and philly light, with a side salad
Tuesday: Low fat sausages, spinach mash and steamed vegetables
Wednesday: Jacket potato with beans and a salad
Thursday: Tuna pasta salad

 

[SammieAnn87]

yummy ur dinners sound lovely!!

I brought some qourn mince yesterday so will do something with that got some passata in as well!! see what I fancy lol
xxx

 

[lottiebird]

Thanks Sammie

I'm meant to be going to the gym today, but I am really not in the mood. My workout buddy (my brother) hasn't messaged me yet, and he has a cold, so it might be off the cards for today anyway. My house really needs a deep clean, I have done no housework at all since starting my new job and the place is getting me down.

I am going to start working everything out more accurately, as I am doing a lot of guessing about syns, and its been a while since I did SW, so I am going to post my daily plans in here from now on. Here is my full food plan for today:

10th November 2013 - Extra Easy
Breakfast: Fruit salad and yoghurt
Lunch: Ham Salad with tbsp light mayo (2 syns)
Dinner: Home made burgers, 60g wm roll (HEB), 1 tbsp bertolli light (2.5 syns) 1tbsp ketchup (1 syn), SW chips, salad, 1tbsp balsamic dressing (0.5 syn)
Other: 500ml soya milk (HEA), Kellogg's chewy delight bar (4.5 syns)
Total Syns: 10.5

 

[lottiebird]

Oops, haven't posted for a few days. I've been really tired in my new job, so much to learn so quickly!

I lost 4lbs when I weighed in on Tuesday, really pleased with that. I've been really quite low, and I haven't been turning to food, which is what I would usually do.