The journey continues!

[*jenjen*]

Oh yes, and today is for my Dad, who died suddenly of DVT 5 years ago. I know he would be so proud of me, and really pleased that I'm addressing my weight /health issues. Today's for you Dad

Oh Rachel, that's a lovely way to put it.

I'm glad you STS, you've worked really hard for it xx

 

[cybill]

Arggg, struggling today. Think I've got a bit melancholy as the day went on; I really miss my Dad and wish he was here to see me and to meet my daughter, he would have been a fantastic Grandad.

I'm also on tenterhooks waiting to hear the results of the assessment panel; I'd really hoped I might hear today - I know realistically it will probably be sometime next week. I guess I just want to know.

Just about managed to stay on the WS wagon (although calories are probably verging closer to Simple Solution), but hopefully still in ketosis, all carb free. I'm going to go to bed before I hear any more voices from the fridge.

Here's hoping tomorrow's a good day - which will be 7 days on track for me I'm taking my daughter up to London to visit my Dad's cousin; hopefully it will be good to chat about Dad, as well as putting the world to rights. I love going up to the centre of London too, with any luck we won't get totally soaked by the rain.
Anyway, night night everyone, here's to tomorrow.

 

[Miss Mac]

Have a lovely day tomorrow chick and I hope the weather is great for you..xx

 

[cybill]

Woohooo, sneaky step on the scales, and they've shifted (OK, only by half a pound!) but I'm finally moving forwards again

 

[losingit]

Well done! Sounds like just the boost you need right now. Should have a nice loss by next weigh-in

 

[*jenjen*]

Hey Rachel, well done on the scale moving front.

Anniversaries are tough and even more tough is the added extra of waiting to here for you, well done on being strong.

X

 

[cybill]

So pleased I made the effort to go up to London, even though it was really wet. I had a great day with my Dad's cousin (he was more like a brother to my Dad, so it was great for both of us to talk about and remember my Dad). It was also exciting, as I got out my waterproof jacket from the back of the cupboard, which used to be way too small for me and now more closely resembles a tent! So that was a boost
My daughter loved the day too, with trips on the train to and from London and a ride on a bus. I'm pleased that I've stuck to plan (albeit WS), but I'd explained what I could eat and so I had a lovely selection of cold meats and salad for lunch, which was great. And today is now 7 days in a row on track.

The weight on the scales this morning was a nice boost, and helped to remind me that when I knuckle down this diet really does work well and it's time to shift those pounds!
I'm still waiting to hear, and it's driving me ever so slightly nuts! But hopefully it won't be long to wait now.

Time to start week 2 on track

 

[*lil*]

That sounds like a lovely trip glad the scales are moving for you it really helps to stick to it!
Here's to a good week for both of us

 

[Miss Mac]

Glad you had a lovely time hun and that the scales are moving again for you.

Heres to a great week ahead for you..xx

 

[*jenjen*]

Your day sounds lovely. I'm glad you had such a nice time.

Well done on the scales and roll on your 2nd week 100%. You are doing fab. X

 

[cybill]

Well this evening, I was getting really tempted by the fridge, but I managed to resist, and instead actually did the whole of level 1 shred! I then collapsed in front of the telly for another 30 minutes afterwards to get my breath back Really pleased with myself. Now to try and do it again tomorrow. It's the first time I've made it to the end of the 20 mins shred without breaks - although I'm still not convinced that my push ups can even vaguely go by that name!

 

[*jenjen*]

Wow rachel, the whole thing!

Hats off to you, that's absolutely amazing! Wow wow wow wow to being tempted and then doing that - good on ya! X

 

[cybill]

I think it's the first time I've done the bicycle legs thing at the end instead of just lying on the floor! (I think the cycling I've been doing has been making a noticeable difference to my fitness).

 

[*jenjen*]

Lol I do the laying on the floor thing too. Whilst listening to my heart hammer in my chest.

I'm so impressed, you should be so chuffed with yourself x

 

[cybill]

Cheers Jen
I did then sit on the sofa for a good half an hour before I got my breathing back to normal! So I think I've still got a way to go, but in those infamous words - 'every little helps', and I do feel like I'm taking steps forward at the moment

 

[valentine]

brilliant stuff both of you!!!!!!!!!!!

well done rachel for not hitting the fridge xxxx

 

[samaia]

Well done level one shred is a killer.my daughter loves watching me doing my "jumping around" and laughing at me.You're doing so well,a real inspiration x

 

[cybill]

Oooh, love the idea of doing it with little one. I tried it this morning with my daughter, and she loved the jumping around. She did decide the floor exercises were the perfect opportunity to jump on me though! And by the last round of jumping jacks / skipping rope etc, I was carrying her - which made it harder!

Anyway, level 1, day 2 completed

 

[notsoskinnymarge]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooo Rachel
I am soooo loving your new signature, with the SHRED OR DIE badges

 

[cybill]

Pleased with today, ended up WS by the end of the day, but I'm happy anyway, I didn't derail completely. I think it would help me to start doing the Beck again, I might start again from the beginning to try and reinforce what I've been learning so far (I know I've stopped doing the planning / writing down what I actually ate... might help me to realise what I'm actually doing and be more focused with my planning.

OK, so I may as well do it for tomorrow. Tomorrow I will have a TS day, and I will have a shake for breakfast, a bar for lunch (out for a picnic with my daughter) and then a soup for tea. I'll have a can of coke zero and some Dr Pepper in the afternoon, as well as at least 3 litres of water.
And this Saturday the scales will show a change at my weigh in!!!