Sara's Dukan Diary: Stage 2 Cruise
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trudyc
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Wow Sara, had week away from reading diaries so a bit late to say well done on last weeks weight loss - hope the holidays have been fun and not too stressful and more importantly Dukan friendly.... The Easter holiday is nearly at a end so maybe we will hear more from you!!!! Good luck with WI this week.... x
sarafvrm
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Aww! I'm really touched that a couple of you have taken the trouble to post, even though I've been conspicuous by my absence over the last couple of weeks!
Children now all back at school, at last, and it's taken me at least an hour to catch up on all your diaries. God knows what my partner would think, if he knew that's what I got up to while he's slaving away at work!
Last Friday's weigh-in was a disaster! A gain of 3 lbs! it was TOTM but even so... I'm completely ignoring it, pretending it didn't happen, I'm certainly not changing my stats or my ticker. With luck I'll be back down below 12 1/2 stone by this Friday. I've really got my sights on 12 stone now, to be honest - I'll be exactly half way, and also 12 stone was the most I ever weighed until my hideous year last year, so I'll feel a bit more 'normal' and a bit less of a blob.
We've had 2 weeks of pretty ropey weather down here in London - cold and often wet (and we're supposed to be in a drought?) It was windy and pouring with rain this morning so the walk I'd got into the habit of doing before the kids broke up, didn't happen. I'm planning to walk to school to pick the little ones up this afternoon though, weather permitting, so I can show my 10-year-old how to come home on the bus. It's his last term at primary school and next term he'll be having to negotiate hour-long journeys to and from his new school with a combination of train, tube, bus and walking, depending. He's got his Oyster card and an old phone of mine and I need to sort him out some keys. He doesn't turn 11 till the end of the summer and he's incredibly dreamy so I'm struggling to maintain a calm exterior while I try to sort him out!
Threw away a disgusting pair of workout pants the other day. I'd been wearing them non-stop because nothing else fitted. I needed to be sure I wasn't going to need them again before I put them in the bin. I've managed to fit into an old pair of stretchy, black Per Una trousers size 16 that I'd forgotten about in the drawer. Hardly a fashion statement, but a small triumph in my book. Roll on the bikini bod (OK, shorts and t-shirt bod) in 3 months time!
Must get on with my jobs now. Nice to be back and have a great week, everybody!
Children now all back at school, at last, and it's taken me at least an hour to catch up on all your diaries. God knows what my partner would think, if he knew that's what I got up to while he's slaving away at work!
Last Friday's weigh-in was a disaster! A gain of 3 lbs! it was TOTM but even so... I'm completely ignoring it, pretending it didn't happen, I'm certainly not changing my stats or my ticker. With luck I'll be back down below 12 1/2 stone by this Friday. I've really got my sights on 12 stone now, to be honest - I'll be exactly half way, and also 12 stone was the most I ever weighed until my hideous year last year, so I'll feel a bit more 'normal' and a bit less of a blob.
We've had 2 weeks of pretty ropey weather down here in London - cold and often wet (and we're supposed to be in a drought?) It was windy and pouring with rain this morning so the walk I'd got into the habit of doing before the kids broke up, didn't happen. I'm planning to walk to school to pick the little ones up this afternoon though, weather permitting, so I can show my 10-year-old how to come home on the bus. It's his last term at primary school and next term he'll be having to negotiate hour-long journeys to and from his new school with a combination of train, tube, bus and walking, depending. He's got his Oyster card and an old phone of mine and I need to sort him out some keys. He doesn't turn 11 till the end of the summer and he's incredibly dreamy so I'm struggling to maintain a calm exterior while I try to sort him out!
Threw away a disgusting pair of workout pants the other day. I'd been wearing them non-stop because nothing else fitted. I needed to be sure I wasn't going to need them again before I put them in the bin. I've managed to fit into an old pair of stretchy, black Per Una trousers size 16 that I'd forgotten about in the drawer. Hardly a fashion statement, but a small triumph in my book. Roll on the bikini bod (OK, shorts and t-shirt bod) in 3 months time!
Must get on with my jobs now. Nice to be back and have a great week, everybody!
Nice to read your up date x that sounds like a big journey for an 11 year old, think I would have trouble with that, good luck to him x and you don't worry to much(easier said than done) back on the plan.....come on Sara me and you both need to be 12 stone soooooon, its our mini goal just think we're nearly 11 something x just a few weigh ins away x
trudyc
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Mmmmm teaching an 11 year old that journey would scare me silly!!! But our children often surprise us..... Glad to see you have come back off holidays with Positive Polly in tow!!! You will be at 12 stone in NO TIME!!! I am struggling with it all a bit atm but know it will pass and I will come through the other side - annoying when your not totally 'in the zone'!!! Soooooo welcome back Sara and fingers crossed for next WI!
sarafvrm
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You've been on the diet a very long time, I'm not surprised you're struggling. You've got less to lose than I have now though, so hang on in there! We're both 6 lbs off 12 stone (if I ignore last week's disastrous weigh-in!) so let's see how much of that we can lose by the end of the month. xx
CheeseGirl
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Sara, when my 10 year old nephew started walking by himself to school (just under 1 mile) I thought I might need medication 
But obviously he had no problems with it and laughed at me.
May you have nerves of steel, I'm sure he'll do just great!
But obviously he had no problems with it and laughed at me.May you have nerves of steel, I'm sure he'll do just great!
sarafvrm
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Thanks for all your kind thoughts about my son's journey. he made it home safely on Wednesday - was slightly bemused when I phoned him to check. However he forgot to take his violin to school yesterday and his homework today - not too serious when it's a 20-minute round trip for me to take them in, but when it's a 2-hour round trip... I think he'll be sitting in a lot of detentions!
Another pound off since 2 weeks ago, down to 12 stone 5 now. Pretty happy with the continuing movement in the right direction (until I look at how far I have still to go!)
Have a great weekend, fellow Dukaneers!
Another pound off since 2 weeks ago, down to 12 stone 5 now. Pretty happy with the continuing movement in the right direction (until I look at how far I have still to go!)
Have a great weekend, fellow Dukaneers!
sarafvrm
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Well, my big news is that I've decided to knock the drinking on the head. Those of you who've followed me from the start will know that I've been having a glass of wine (or 4...) every evening, often instead of eating. I don't have a physical addiction, but it's an ingrained habit, I associate it with rewarding myself and relaxing after another demanding day with 4 kids. Anyway, I've been cutting back since last Thursday and by this Thursday aim to have quit.
I'm not sure it will help my weight loss, I think I metabolise alcohol differently and in any case my food consumption is bound to go up, but it's got to be good for my health. So I'd be grateful for your positive vibes to help me be strong.
Have a good day, everyone x
I'm not sure it will help my weight loss, I think I metabolise alcohol differently and in any case my food consumption is bound to go up, but it's got to be good for my health. So I'd be grateful for your positive vibes to help me be strong.
Have a good day, everyone x
Paulinegin
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Hey Sara
I too love a glass of chardonnay (or 4!) and I wondered how I would manage without it on Dukan. It's only been two weeks, but that's two weeks cold turkey and so far so good.
I'm not having any cravings for vino (or food) and I've got bags more energy - both of these, I am sure, are attributable to the diet. Also, it's nice to wake up in the morning with a bright, clear head .... even when there's a 2 year old jumping on it!
I'm sure you will feel better for this decision. Good on you.
P x
I too love a glass of chardonnay (or 4!) and I wondered how I would manage without it on Dukan. It's only been two weeks, but that's two weeks cold turkey and so far so good.
I'm not having any cravings for vino (or food) and I've got bags more energy - both of these, I am sure, are attributable to the diet. Also, it's nice to wake up in the morning with a bright, clear head .... even when there's a 2 year old jumping on it!
I'm sure you will feel better for this decision. Good on you.
P x
CheeseGirl
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I know, life can be so annoying sans that glass of wine (or 4 )! Every now and then I catch myself nearly putting a bottle or 2 in the grocery basket. But I always feel better for it in the morning and ultimately glad I let the moment pass. Who knows, you may be surprised with a boost in your losses!
)! Every now and then I catch myself nearly putting a bottle or 2 in the grocery basket. But I always feel better for it in the morning and ultimately glad I let the moment pass. Who knows, you may be surprised with a boost in your losses!Sara I was known by friends for loving a glass or (4) of rose, l love the stuff a Friday and Saturday night was my wine time, could never say I'll have a small one ohhhhh nooooooo it had to be a large 250 ml glass chilled mmmmmm, but Sara I totally shocked myself and you'll shock yourself aswell, its going to be easier than this diet. The thing is you have to eat to live and on this diet you can eat as much as you want,whereas wine is not on the menu. Once you've got through the first night, the second night and a weeks gone. It feels like another great achievement like loosing on this diet.....very empowering. One of my friends who drinks on this diet is a stone behind me and we started same day. So its got to be the wine slowing her down. So Sara you know what that means.........me and you will end up on conso together wheeeeeeyyyyyy xxx
trudyc
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Oh boy I remember my nightly couple of glasses of wine - I loved it like a child and missed it terribly when I started Dukan - but amazingly it quickly became the norm not to have it and therefore easy to do... Well done for making the move to change your drinking habits- it will definately lead to a faster weight loss I am sure. Thank goodness you have done it at your own speed, starting Dukan with your drinking still a part of your life was a good plan and now you have decided for yourself to give it up - no one is forcing you to do it and therefore there is no pressure! Easy................. Fanblimmintastic.
sarafvrm
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Trudy, you're so right! I think if I'd started this diet and given up drinking at the same time I'd have got myself in a terrible mess. As it is I'm finding that cutting back on the drink isn't affecting my intake at all, apart from the fact I'm eating dinner in the evening now which must be a good thing in itself.
Went for a walk this morning, my first since before the Easter hols. The rain held off, finally. Even jogged for 5 minutes. It's so great that I no longer feel my thighs rubbing together, though my left knee still gets a bit sore. I'm more determined than ever now to see this plan through to the end - it feels like the beginning of the rest of my life.
Positive vibes to all my minimin friends xx
Went for a walk this morning, my first since before the Easter hols. The rain held off, finally. Even jogged for 5 minutes. It's so great that I no longer feel my thighs rubbing together, though my left knee still gets a bit sore. I'm more determined than ever now to see this plan through to the end - it feels like the beginning of the rest of my life.
Positive vibes to all my minimin friends xx
