The last of the Mohicans

[Darcy15]

There's always one huh?

 

[enlightenme2]

Ok so 2/3 of the trip over - I don't have any meetings until this afternoon so they've organized some sightseeing... Lovely! (But van i get a break one day?) so I leave in an hour

Everything's going pretty smoothly, aside from the nonstop smoking everywhere (ex-smoker rant) esp inside buildings, restaurants etc!
Can't wait to get home though - I'll have 2 weeks before the wedding and 6 weeks before the film festival - I'm obsessing I know but it's the only thing coming in between me and the constant stream of food here!
I've been pretty good, sticking to salad and meat - except Tuesday when I "fell" in a bowl of pistachios
But I am eating everyday - so I fear for the scales in Sunday! Hopefully it'll come off that first week

Have a great day y'all

 

[sybersadie]

Ex smoker here - aren't we the worst!

Enjoy the sightseeing. I'm sure any weight you may have put on will be off in no time

 

[enlightenme2]

Well, I'm about to pack and do some last minute shopping this morning. I'm back on Exante tomorrow - ugh I dread the weigh in and the next 3 days getting into ketosis!
I don't miss the gross smell or the coated tongue though
And being cold... And being head hungry!

 

[Darcy15]

Good luck!

 

[enlightenme2]

Back home... Not unpacked, but weighed
Not good!!

 

[bexster1974]

Oh well you will have that off in a week I'm sure! Welcome home x

 

[Darcy15]

Welcome home

 

[sybersadie]

Welcome back, the weight will be off in no time

 

[enlightenme2]

Thanks you guys! I thoroughly enjoyed this trip... But boy coming back home... To the nasty scales showing a huge gain... To sheer exhaustion... And another letter reminding me AGAIN that I have until June 15 to pass the physical
One day at a time I say... No more pistachios... Had a shake, 2 coffees and 2l of water so far

 

[enlightenme2]

Ok, don't know why I thought I'd gained tons… I've gained 3.5lbs. Must be the salt as I feel bloated and my jeans are tight

 

[bexster1974]

That's nothing it will be gone I a couple of days I'm sure! Greece is my favourite place in the world and the food omg I'm sure I would have come back other a much bigger gain than that! X

 

[enlightenme2]

Ok so I had a hard time staying on plan today... Had 2 Shakes and a meal ... The kids had planned a mini celebration so I wasn't going to disappoint
But tomorrow NO excuses - I will be back in the program 100%

 

[Darcy15]

Good luck for getting back on track

 

[enlightenme2]

Today is my 100% day 1 as yesterday was more like 70%
I have meetings scheduled every 2.5hrs (what a waste of time) so that should keep me in the right direction. Will stick to black coffee - they make a mean cappuccino here... I will take 2 shakes - the lemon and the strawberry cheesecakes - have my meds for the milk with me - it should be interesting as I'm pretty sure neither will taste like cheesecake.
I'll be home late so I plan on saving my last pack for then - that way if I feel hungry I can always eat ... A curry pack
I hope everyone is well and I'm wishing you a GREAT 100% Monday!

Btw - husband took the scales away so no checking in should help me to continue in the right direction!

 

[sybersadie]

3.5 lb gain wasn't so bad, I managed a 3lb gain over a weekend

Have a great re-start today and enjoy the curry later

 

[womble35]

Welcome back! If you're feeling bloated then surely some of the gain is water retention and hopefully will go in a few days. I feel like I'm restarting again today too after a weekend off. Luckily not as daunting as it has been restarting other diets in the past as the food is so yummy on Exante! x

 

[bexster1974]

Great idea taking the scales away! I get weighed on my wii fit so it's not so quick to keep popping on that. Have a great day x

 

[enlightenme2]

Well day 1 done! Not enough water 3.5l but 100% packs. Happy but tired. Not hungry at all and no headaches
If everyday could be a repeat, I'd be a happy camper!

 

[Darcy15]

Glad that your day has gone well