Total Solution The Banana diaries

[yoyoagogo]

Yeh I did, lost 4 lbs which I am really happy with considering!

That's great! x

 

[Thornhill Cate]

So I've not been updating much because I haven't been 100% the whole time. Luckily I am still managing to lose weight just maybe a little slower than I could. This week I am going to try my hardest to be 100% and see what happens. I wonder if I might need a little cheat ever now and then to keep me going and that is the only way I can do it. But these cheats will probably keep me out of ketosis so it seems silly if I have them. Long term I know I will keep doing this diet as it is the best VLCD I have even known and I do like the packs. I have enough to last me the next 8 weeks and would probably need that much if not more again to complete this journey. I don't really want to make it any longer than I have to. So fingers crossed and here's to a good week! Oh I measure myself again today and another 1/2 inch off my waist which is brill as that is the part of me I was hating the most! I have been taking some progress pics which I may put up at some point.

You won't kick yourself out of ketosis if you stick to low carb cheats such as a bit of cheese, a slice of ham, some chicken or avocado, a slice of smoked salmon, eggs etc. I'm like you. I do need to cheat every now and then and that is just the way I cope. I just know I couldn't do this 100% for 5-6 months. You are doing really well so keep at it.

 

[bananaboo]

I've been reading a lot about ketosis lately and a few people I know have said they tend to lose more when they have a little cheat like wine and cheese before weigh in. I'm not saying I'd do that all the time but I'm thinking if I stuck to very low carbs then it might keep me going longer

 

[Thornhill Cate]

That's what I'm doing when I need to but without the alcohol. Alcohol can be risky for the body when you're in ketosis I believe. A small, low/no carb cheat isn't going to really affect things too much as long as you don't go mad and pile up the calories. I think that whatever you need to do to keep going with this can only be a good thing as sticking to it for as long as you need to has to be the main priority. Getting to goal, albeit a few weeks later than you might have if you'd been 100%, has to be preferable to not being able to stick to 100% and so giving up completely. I refuse to see my cheats as failure too. Just something that I need to do to keep going. This is MY Exante journey, no one else's, so I will do what suits me. Getting to goal by any means necessary is the ultimate aim.

 

[bananaboo]

I totally agree with you. When you're going to be doing this for more than a few weeks you need to do it in a way that's best for you and a little cheese here and there is fine in my mind if it keeps you on it.

I've heard the same about alcohol and ketosis plus contradictory information so I really don't know what's right.

 

[bananaboo]

Omg so happy. Since I gained weight I went up a shoe size. I've just managed to get into some new boots I bought a month ago in my 'normal' shoe size. Things like this really help!

 

[Thornhill Cate]

It's great to have these little 'victories' along the way. Strengthens one's resolve!

 

[x-Katie-x]

Got to be honest and say that I veer the other way about additional food to the packs for a couple of reasons. The first being I know me and I know that if I have anything then I know I'll want more, I'm definitely an all or nothing person which is why this diet suits me better than just cutting back - I'm rubbish at it.

The other reason is that I want my time on the diet to be as short as possible, I want it to end - I do have planned breaks because I refuse to totally give up my life but try to avoid anything unplanned. Since January I've had one unplanned two days and about 3/4 planned which totalled around 6 or 7 days.

I'm not saying you are wrong for adding food so please don't think that, if I could and limit it I probably would too - as Cate says we are all different and the diet has to fit in with each of us and what we want xx

 

[yoyoagogo]

Omg so happy. Since I gained weight I went up a shoe size. I've just managed to get into some new boots I bought a month ago in my 'normal' shoe size. Things like this really help!

Yey! x

 

[bananaboo]

Got to be honest and say that I veer the other way about additional food to the packs for a couple of reasons. The first being I know me and I know that if I have anything then I know I'll want more, I'm definitely an all or nothing person which is why this diet suits me better than just cutting back - I'm rubbish at it. The other reason is that I want my time on the diet to be as short as possible, I want it to end - I do have planned breaks because I refuse to totally give up my life but try to avoid anything unplanned. Since January I've had one unplanned two days and about 3/4 planned which totalled around 6 or 7 days. I'm not saying you are wrong for adding food so please don't think that, if I could and limit it I probably would too - as Cate says we are all different and the diet has to fit in with each of us and what we want xx

I'm hoping I can mostly be 100% but realistically I find it harder on some days than others. I'm hoping the longer I go the stronger I'll get bcoz I don't really want to be on it any longer than necessary either. I know I won't totally give up bcoz this is the best diet I've tried for a long time and I do find it easy to get back on track. I think you're amazingly controlled I have complete admiration for anyone who sticks to it almost 100% all the way through x

 

[Thornhill Cate]

Hi hun, noticed you'd 'liked' a post on my diary so you're obviously around but you've gone very quiet. How goes it?

 

[bananaboo]

I haven't been around much hun. I have been dying of hay fever. I know I sound dramatic but it has been awful. Today is the first day I have felt even slightly normal. So have had good and bad days during the last week. Today I am getting back on track though (again!) I weighed yesterday and had gained 2 1/2lbs which tbh I was over the moon with I was convinced I had gained about 1/2 a stone. I know I will lose those lbs quickly if I try.

I have had a hot cross bun bar so far, some Dr Pepper zero and a chamomile tea with some locally produced honey (to help with the hay fever) I plan to have eggs with loads of chilli flakes and black pepper and then I still have another pack left. Hopefully I can get this day over with and be just as good tomorrow. I have been reading your diary again today Cate you're doing really well!

 

[Thornhill Cate]

Sorry to hear you're suffering with hay fever. I don't myself but you have my every sympathy. As you say that 2.5lbs will be gone in no time and you've had a good day today. Hope tomorrow's the same.

 

[bananaboo]

Yeh I've been 100% today and I see you have too I just tried comment on your diary but my phone wouldn't let me.

 

[Trying hard 2014]

I know the hayfever feeling! I take daily antihistamine, scoot the beconasr up my nose and put opticrom in my eyes and I still get red eyes n sneezes! X

 

[yoyoagogo]

Hayfever is the devil glad of this rain to be honest to give me a break from feeling dreadful. You have my empathy

Glad to hear you're still with us BB - keep going one day at a time!

 

[bananaboo]

Woke up feeling terrible. I've been up since 4 sneezing and unable to breathe so today will be a test as this is the kinda day where I've been giving in to my cravings.

Luckily I don't have work so I can rest a little. Planning on going for a walk with mum, dad and the dogs. Even in the rain. Then to the cinema.

Hope everyone else has a good day.

 

[Susie58]

Hay fever has got a lot to answer for eh!.Hope the symptoms improve as the day goes on Bananaboo, stay strong xx

 

[bananaboo]

Thanks Susie I'm trying. I know I don't physically need to eat anything other than my packs it's just a comfort thing which is a habit I'm trying to get out of!

 

[Susie58]

Yes I know what you mean, Try & have a drink instead whenever you get tempted xx