SandraB
Gold Member
lf philli spread is 1pp for 15g chick
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Sandra's maintenance diary.....
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JanD
maintaining since June'09
Well done on sticking to the peppermint tea ... what's SB? Are you having it? I'm well into my pinot .... my scales aren't budging either hon, disheartening inni ... I'm just hoping that it'll be a bit like LT weigh-ins, the scales wouldn't seem to budge and then suddenly drop .. fingers crossed eh?
I agree about the seeds and nuts - they just go down too easy and the portion you're 'supposed' to have is tiny - I mean, who can eat like 2 brazil nuts??? xx
... what's SB? Are you having it? I'm well into my pinot .... my scales aren't budging either hon, disheartening inni ... I'm just hoping that it'll be a bit like LT weigh-ins, the scales wouldn't seem to budge and then suddenly drop .. fingers crossed eh?I agree about the seeds and nuts - they just go down too easy and the portion you're 'supposed' to have is tiny - I mean, who can eat like 2 brazil nuts??? xx
summergurl
♥3 Years Maintaining♥
Sb - savion blanc (duno how to spell it)?
I certainly can't just eat 2brazil nuts! Especially if they're covered in chocolate!!! :drool: ... Jan are we starting this again?!! Lol x
I certainly can't just eat 2brazil nuts! Especially if they're covered in chocolate!!! :drool: ... Jan are we starting this again?!! Lol x
SandraB
Gold Member
Sauvignon Blanc! and I haven't had any........
Tomorrow is day 7, I have stuck to this diet like glue and I have a horrid feeling that I'm not going to have lost so much as a pound........going to find it really hard to do week 2. Any ideas you guys? Am I missing something?
Seriously pissed off! At this rate it will take me months to lose that 10lbs, even contemplating LT again, just for a couple of weeks......could I get away with it d'you think?
Moan, moan, moan......
Tomorrow is day 7, I have stuck to this diet like glue and I have a horrid feeling that I'm not going to have lost so much as a pound........going to find it really hard to do week 2. Any ideas you guys? Am I missing something?
Seriously pissed off! At this rate it will take me months to lose that 10lbs, even contemplating LT again, just for a couple of weeks......could I get away with it d'you think?
Moan, moan, moan......
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JanD
maintaining since June'09
AH! Should have known - I knew when I found out I'd think 'should have known'!!
And as for are we starting this again ... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
BTW - I pointed all the Cadbury's Brunch bars in Tescos today and they're all 4pp xx
And as for are we starting this again ... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
BTW - I pointed all the Cadbury's Brunch bars in Tescos today and they're all 4pp
xx
summergurl
♥3 Years Maintaining♥
Oooooh yum!!!!
SandraB
Gold Member
Finally.....I've lost a lb! Was 11st 3.4lbs yesterday and am 11st 2.6lbs this morning. Still think that it's a pretty pathetic loss considering how strictly I've stuck to the plan this week.....I very much doubt if my weight is going to go down again when I weigh in 'officially' tomorrow......
I want those 10lbs, sorry 9lbs, gone a bit quicker than this.......:sigh: if I started LT tomorrow what do you think I could lose in a week? 4-5lbs? That would be half of it and I'd be well chuffed! But is it a sensible idea considering my health situation?
Help guys?!
I want those 10lbs, sorry 9lbs
, gone a bit quicker than this.......:sigh: if I started LT tomorrow what do you think I could lose in a week? 4-5lbs? That would be half of it and I'd be well chuffed! But is it a sensible idea considering my health situation?Help guys?!
summergurl
♥3 Years Maintaining♥
Sandra!!!! I don't think you should do LT just for the sake of a few lbs. I know it will be quick & easy but i think ww is probably better for you even if you are only losing 1lb a week. It's a steady loss, you're eating good foods and don't forget your bodys still recovering from the op.
But, then again, if LT is really what you want to do noone is going to judge you on here. I just think you can do this on ww and it will be much better for your body etc
1lb loss is still fantastic when you think about it. You werent really eating much before hand so its a great first week loss for you x
But, then again, if LT is really what you want to do noone is going to judge you on here. I just think you can do this on ww and it will be much better for your body etc
1lb loss is still fantastic when you think about it. You werent really eating much before hand so its a great first week loss for you x
SandraB
Gold Member
Sandra!!!! I don't think you should do LT just for the sake of a few lbs. I know it will be quick & easy but i think ww is probably better for you even if you are only losing 1lb a week. It's a steady loss, you're eating good foods and don't forget your bodys still recovering from the op.
But, then again, if LT is really what you want to do noone is going to judge you on here. I just think you can do this on ww and it will be much better for your body etc
1lb loss is still fantastic when you think about it. You werent really eating much before hand so its a great first week loss for you x
I know, I know! I just needed somebody else to tell me! Tbh I think Paul would try and have me committed if I did LT again so soon after the op.....particularly as I'm not in the least bit
fat
I just expected to lose 2lbs that's all, not too much to ask for is it? X
summergurl
♥3 Years Maintaining♥
2lbs is a lot to lose when you dont have much to lose ... if that makes sense xx
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Zebs07
Dance the positive spin..
Sorry to butt in but I really agree with others.
I've been reading thru ur thread (fascinating reading by the way and very humerous! Sorry to hear uve had a nightmare health wise over recent years tho - but u have a great attitude!)
What i wanted to say was don't be disheartened. As has been said:- You were healthy eating similar style anyway, but still had a loss; You don't have much to lose and 1lb is quite a percentage! That last bit is always a nightmare! and maybe ur body wants to stay round where it is! (did u not say this is where you were at b4 your other issues kicked in) so it takes longer for body to cooperate! Besides u may get 2lb one week, 1lb the next, which balances out at the ideal of 1.5lb which is the 'ideal' for longterm dieters at WW, SW or whatever!
Anyway I'm shutting up now ... I do tend to ramble on...
Stick in girl - and just change ur WI to a Friday!!!
Vanessa x
I've been reading thru ur thread (fascinating reading by the way and very humerous! Sorry to hear uve had a nightmare health wise over recent years tho - but u have a great attitude!)
What i wanted to say was don't be disheartened. As has been said:- You were healthy eating similar style anyway, but still had a loss; You don't have much to lose and 1lb is quite a percentage! That last bit is always a nightmare! and maybe ur body wants to stay round where it is! (did u not say this is where you were at b4 your other issues kicked in) so it takes longer for body to cooperate! Besides u may get 2lb one week, 1lb the next, which balances out at the ideal of 1.5lb which is the 'ideal' for longterm dieters at WW, SW or whatever!
Anyway I'm shutting up now ... I do tend to ramble on...
Stick in girl - and just change ur WI to a Friday!!!
Vanessa x
Zebs07
Dance the positive spin..
Sorry I can't seem to shut up lol ... I wanted to say I totally get how u feel re pain, mobility, ops etc.
I have a dodgy pelvis with severely limited mobility and constant pain! My last five years I've been reliant on 2 sticks or wheelchair when leaving house ... So any time u need a moan or to let off steam, I'm ur woman!!!
My mantra: yesterday is gone so forget the pain and related problems; whereas tomorrow is a new day and miracles may happen overnight; today - there's only a few hours till it's tomorrow!!! Lol ....
I do stick with this fairly successfully tho some days are harder than others to keep PMA - today being one!! Xxxx
Ps. Wud u also believe I've also been seriously anaemic since op in Oct - iron 6 - oops! and yes that can really affect ur energy, pain resistance, tiredness and of course positivity! More bloods this weds - fingers crossed!
I see my body as a swimming pool with the water lapping at the edges! It is full up with my daily coping with pain and all my energies are focussed on keeping it under control! Everything else on top causes a spill - in ur case, op recovery and amaemia. AND the normal day to day living stress (including loved ones). So basically dont be hard on yourself! It's unfortunate but noone can comprehend constant pain, bar by experience! It's not their fault - and I wouldn't wish it on them (well not usually but sometimes for hubby, maybe just for one day ... merely for research purposes!!! Lol. Oooh what a ***** - sorry!)
I have a dodgy pelvis with severely limited mobility and constant pain! My last five years I've been reliant on 2 sticks or wheelchair when leaving house ... So any time u need a moan or to let off steam, I'm ur woman!!!
My mantra: yesterday is gone so forget the pain and related problems; whereas tomorrow is a new day and miracles may happen overnight; today - there's only a few hours till it's tomorrow!!! Lol ....
I do stick with this fairly successfully tho some days are harder than others to keep PMA - today being one!! Xxxx
Ps. Wud u also believe I've also been seriously anaemic since op in Oct - iron 6 - oops! and yes that can really affect ur energy, pain resistance, tiredness and of course positivity! More bloods this weds - fingers crossed!
I see my body as a swimming pool with the water lapping at the edges! It is full up with my daily coping with pain and all my energies are focussed on keeping it under control! Everything else on top causes a spill - in ur case, op recovery and amaemia. AND the normal day to day living stress (including loved ones). So basically dont be hard on yourself! It's unfortunate but noone can comprehend constant pain, bar by experience! It's not their fault - and I wouldn't wish it on them (well not usually but sometimes for hubby, maybe just for one day ... merely for research purposes!!! Lol. Oooh what a ***** - sorry!)
SandraB
Gold Member
Hi Vanessa, I totally get where you are coming from......would you like to be my new best friend?
Seriously, we clearly have a lot in common......up until 2005 I was fit as a fiddle, struggled with the odd half a stone, maybe a stone if I let it get out of hand, but never had a serious weight problem. Now, having had five years of hell, I think I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel......
Is there nothing that can be done for your pelvic problems? That's awful if there isn't. I agree with your comment, I would just love Paul to spend just one day with a disability! Most of the time he's been an absolute angel but of course he hasn't got a clue.......he broke a couple of ribs skiing once and it was practically the end of the world.....I did the same years earlier and carried on skiing with the aid of meds and gluhwein!
Look forward to getting to know you better x
Seriously, we clearly have a lot in common......up until 2005 I was fit as a fiddle, struggled with the odd half a stone, maybe a stone if I let it get out of hand, but never had a serious weight problem. Now, having had five years of hell, I think I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel......
Is there nothing that can be done for your pelvic problems? That's awful if there isn't. I agree with your comment, I would just love Paul to spend just one day with a disability! Most of the time he's been an absolute angel but of course he hasn't got a clue.......he broke a couple of ribs skiing once and it was practically the end of the world.....I did the same years earlier and carried on skiing with the aid of meds and gluhwein!
Look forward to getting to know you better x
SandraB
Gold Member
Today.......Sunday....
Well, had a good session at the gym, did 1/2 hour on the bike and 15 mins on the treadmill. Worked up a really good sweat and got my heart rate up to 80%, needed to do this as I have an appointment with the cardiac specialist tomorrow about a heart problem that I had last year.....think I'm absolutely fine now though
B porridge (6pp) Vitamin C drink
L 2 slices white bread (6pp) philli (1pp) 3 slices ham (2pp) 2 finger kitkat (3pp)......I was starving when I came home from the gym and I had burned a couple of 100 calories so I think I deserved the biccie!
D large bowl of bean crock, no idea how to pp this? It's a Jersey Speciality and like the French dish cassoulet. Can't find that either! Paul's mum made it and it was delicious, I had intended to just have a couple of boiled eggs and soldiers but I couldn't resist. Also had 2 slices of French bread. Am now absolutely stuffed to the gills!
Hot choc before bed
No idea of today's pp's but will call it quits as it's the end of week 1. Roll on week 2......
Well, had a good session at the gym, did 1/2 hour on the bike and 15 mins on the treadmill. Worked up a really good sweat and got my heart rate up to 80%, needed to do this as I have an appointment with the cardiac specialist tomorrow about a heart problem that I had last year.....think I'm absolutely fine now though
B porridge (6pp) Vitamin C drink
L 2 slices white bread (6pp) philli (1pp) 3 slices ham (2pp) 2 finger kitkat (3pp)......I was starving when I came home from the gym and I had burned a couple of 100 calories so I think I deserved the biccie!
D large bowl of bean crock, no idea how to pp this? It's a Jersey Speciality and like the French dish cassoulet. Can't find that either! Paul's mum made it and it was delicious, I had intended to just have a couple of boiled eggs and soldiers but I couldn't resist. Also had 2 slices of French bread. Am now absolutely stuffed to the gills!
Hot choc before bed
No idea of today's pp's but will call it quits as it's the end of week 1. Roll on week 2......
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Zebs07
Dance the positive spin..
SandraB said:Hi Vanessa, I totally get where you are coming from......would you like to be my new best friend?
Seriously, we clearly have a lot in common......up until 2005 I was fit as a fiddle, struggled with the odd half a stone, maybe a stone if I let it get out of hand, but never had a serious weight problem. Now, having had five years of hell, I think I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel......
Is there nothing that can be done for your pelvic problems? That's awful if there isn't. I agree with your comment, I would just love Paul to spend just one day with a disability! Most of the time he's been an absolute angel but of course he hasn't got a clue.......he broke a couple of ribs skiing once and it was practically the end of the world.....I did the same years earlier and carried on skiing with the aid of meds and gluhwein!
Look forward to getting to know you better x
No sadly nothing to be done (and degenerative!). However tis very rare and very little known about condition so it's very much learning curve for med professionals - however I live in hope that as medical science progresses...!!!!
Lol@Paul and his ribs! My Jim put his back out snow shovelling recently - oh me oh my, the agony! Lol. Sorry shouldn't mock cos acute pain is very different to chronic pain and more intense! Though admittedly that's just cos our chronic pain has just become normal to us! (But its nit as if we dont get the acute on top of the chronic lol) However pain, like anything else is all relative, and I'd be screaming too if I broke something! Lol
SandraB
Gold Member
Oh I'm so sorry, my sister has degenerative disk disease in her neck, she's had a couple of disks replaced with little metal cages but the future doesn't look bright. It's all about pain management when it gets to that stage isn't it? I can understand that it's also important to keep your weight down, but it's easier said than done when you can barely move.
Thank god for drugs....oh and vodka
Thank god for drugs....oh and vodka
