Time to change but need help!
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I never was a runner, but then when I lost 60lbs 3-4 years ago, I realised I really loved running and worked up to 1-1.5 hour runs and was covering like 20-30km a week. It was amazing - not just from a physical perspective but mentally it filtered all of my thoughts and worries - I'd come back calmer and feeling so much better. Then I broke a bone in the bottom of my foot jumping off of a sailing boat onto a dock in rough seas (we had to get the yacht docked quickly and I forgot I had no shoes on) and it took literally years to heal - I couldn't wear high heels for ages and was in real pain when I walked. But the last 3 months I've had no pain at all so am so happy to be able to go back to running again.
Ran 4k yesterday - took me 40 mins but I did it. Going to try and do the same today. Upping the exercise is the key to upping my weight loss! Blondcat, you'll be pleased to hear spent most of it running to "Get Ur Freak on"!! BE THE FOX!
OK...so my target was 226 by 2 March, and I am indeed 226lbs as of this morning, a day early - WOOHOOO. Back on the track again.
Trying to work out what size I can possibly be by the end of March so that I can find an evening dress...yikes. Asos has some nice ones in size 18 (there's a forever unique one called off the shoulder or something that I like the look of) and Coast always did exactly the right fit for me if I can get down into their 18 in time. I think at 200lbs I was clearly a well fitting 16, 215lb I was an 18 so I must have been moving into size 20 from around 225 upwards is how I worked it out before. So now at 226lbs I am moving down into size 18 trousers and have gone down a bra size but not quite into 18 tops yet due to boobs and tummy. If I can get down to 218lbs by the end of the month I should be fine. I'm wearing a particular pair of size 18 jeans (but not stretchy/hold you in ones, just normal ones) for the first time in ages. And not particularly bulging out of the top of them either!
So targets:
223 by 8 March
220 by 15 March
218 by 22 March (so 8lbs in 3 weeks)
Then I will have run out of time... If I can manage 4lbs per week then amazing as that would bring me down to 215lbs (and 12 lbs in 3 weeks) but I'm not going to get upset with myself over it.
Food was ok - probably around 1200 cals.
Feeling really up and down at the moment - on one hand guy has moments of being lovely - someone external criticized me to a client just to further their own end (and try and win some work) and guy told the client straight out that it was bollox and I was the best at what I did and that his advice was absolutely to let me handle it. He then came round and told me that he'd said that. I love it when men get all protective over me. Big smile on my face. And we had a whole little thing where I was teasing him and he kind of forget himself and was flirting back. On the other hand, I want more of the other stuff and less of the work stuff!
The ball is either going to be the best night or the most disappointing. Although thinking on the positive side, there's always the one next spring!!! I could be a size 14 and completely irresistible. hahahah see, always a silver lining!
Ran 4k yesterday - took me 40 mins but I did it. Going to try and do the same today. Upping the exercise is the key to upping my weight loss! Blondcat, you'll be pleased to hear spent most of it running to "Get Ur Freak on"!! BE THE FOX!
OK...so my target was 226 by 2 March, and I am indeed 226lbs as of this morning, a day early - WOOHOOO. Back on the track again.
Trying to work out what size I can possibly be by the end of March so that I can find an evening dress...yikes. Asos has some nice ones in size 18 (there's a forever unique one called off the shoulder or something that I like the look of) and Coast always did exactly the right fit for me if I can get down into their 18 in time. I think at 200lbs I was clearly a well fitting 16, 215lb I was an 18 so I must have been moving into size 20 from around 225 upwards is how I worked it out before. So now at 226lbs I am moving down into size 18 trousers and have gone down a bra size but not quite into 18 tops yet due to boobs and tummy. If I can get down to 218lbs by the end of the month I should be fine. I'm wearing a particular pair of size 18 jeans (but not stretchy/hold you in ones, just normal ones) for the first time in ages. And not particularly bulging out of the top of them either!
So targets:
223 by 8 March
220 by 15 March
218 by 22 March (so 8lbs in 3 weeks)
Then I will have run out of time... If I can manage 4lbs per week then amazing as that would bring me down to 215lbs (and 12 lbs in 3 weeks) but I'm not going to get upset with myself over it.
Food was ok - probably around 1200 cals.
Feeling really up and down at the moment - on one hand guy has moments of being lovely - someone external criticized me to a client just to further their own end (and try and win some work) and guy told the client straight out that it was bollox and I was the best at what I did and that his advice was absolutely to let me handle it. He then came round and told me that he'd said that. I love it when men get all protective over me. Big smile on my face. And we had a whole little thing where I was teasing him and he kind of forget himself and was flirting back. On the other hand, I want more of the other stuff and less of the work stuff!
The ball is either going to be the best night or the most disappointing. Although thinking on the positive side, there's always the one next spring!!! I could be a size 14 and completely irresistible. hahahah see, always a silver lining!
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burstingattheseams
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Aw well done Blue you are doing so so well! Great to be at the point you want to be!! Sounds like guy really has a lot of respect for you excited for the ball and I'm not even going haha!
I too have a dress challenge for the end of March - have a dress that I bought for my cousin's wedding on the 28th - it will look great if I can get about 10 lbs off for then - got a lot of work to do!! Here's to a very productive March!!x
I too have a dress challenge for the end of March - have a dress that I bought for my cousin's wedding on the 28th - it will look great if I can get about 10 lbs off for then - got a lot of work to do!! Here's to a very productive March!!x
Cheekypasterfield
Rather comfy here
You sound one determined blue! I have full confidence and support you all the way!
Hey guys.
Bursting - ha me and you can do a dress challenge for the end of March! 10lbs sounds good - I'd be well happy with that.
Not a great food day yesterday - about 1300-1400 cals but not too bad.
Lots of walking today and might try and go for a run tonight if I'm not too tired from travelling.
Also tried on some dresses and clothes to see where I am in the "fit" department. Pleased to report that size 18 fitted but showed a few lumps and bumps - nothing that a good bit of Spanx wouldn't sort out. Good to to know I probably won't need to go up to a size 20 which gives me lots more options. Also my suit trousers are getting droopy cos the waist doesn't fit anymore - might have to see if they still sell the suit so j can buy a size smaller trousers and still use the jacket!
Any tips on what to do skin-wise to prepare for wearing a dress that shows upper arms and shoulders - any particularly good buffing products to make shiny healthy looking skin? I have 3 weeks so enough time for a new regime!
Bursting - ha me and you can do a dress challenge for the end of March! 10lbs sounds good - I'd be well happy with that.
Not a great food day yesterday - about 1300-1400 cals but not too bad.
Lots of walking today and might try and go for a run tonight if I'm not too tired from travelling.
Also tried on some dresses and clothes to see where I am in the "fit" department. Pleased to report that size 18 fitted but showed a few lumps and bumps - nothing that a good bit of Spanx wouldn't sort out. Good to to know I probably won't need to go up to a size 20 which gives me lots more options. Also my suit trousers are getting droopy cos the waist doesn't fit anymore - might have to see if they still sell the suit so j can buy a size smaller trousers and still use the jacket!
Any tips on what to do skin-wise to prepare for wearing a dress that shows upper arms and shoulders - any particularly good buffing products to make shiny healthy looking skin? I have 3 weeks so enough time for a new regime!
burstingattheseams
Full Member
Haha blue would you believe that I'm typing this not long after just exfoliating the life out of my bod in the shower, using my body brush and slathering myself in firming body cream haha great minds!!
I too want to get my skin looking nice for the wedding and then for my holiday in May so starting now!!
I definitely rate a body brush, I've not used mine but when I do regularly I can definitely see and feel a difference. I got some lovely Ren firming cream free with a hello subscription that I got my mum for Xmas (I kept the free gift ) so using that - it's lovely but pricey so don't know yet if I would buy it myself.
My plan is to do exactly what Blondecat recommended plus the body brush every day. I think drinking less diet coke and more water will also help.
We will be glowing goddesses in our nice frocks at the end of the month. Mine is short and I hate tights so planning on getting a spray tan and going bare legged - that's why I'm starting work on them now!!
I too want to get my skin looking nice for the wedding and then for my holiday in May so starting now!!
I definitely rate a body brush, I've not used mine but when I do regularly I can definitely see and feel a difference. I got some lovely Ren firming cream free with a hello subscription that I got my mum for Xmas (I kept the free gift ) so using that - it's lovely but pricey so don't know yet if I would buy it myself.
My plan is to do exactly what Blondecat recommended plus the body brush every day. I think drinking less diet coke and more water will also help.
We will be glowing goddesses in our nice frocks at the end of the month. Mine is short and I hate tights so planning on getting a spray tan and going bare legged - that's why I'm starting work on them now!!
lol Bursting!!
I bought a body brush and some soap and glory scrub and body lotion on the way home and have scrubbed myself red! I must admit though my skin feels lovely and smells georgeous. Doing this every day is bound to have an effect! I might even end up slimmer the amount I must be scrubbing off!!
Food ok today given I was on the move for work all day:
breakfast - cheese baguette and skinny latter (400 + 75)
lunch - grilled chicken and salad plus 1 slice of pitta (220+160)
3 cups of tea - 30
pack of prawns, avocado and smoked salmon (350)
raspberries (50)
total - 1255
walked 6km
Been up since 4.30 so knackered!! Good days meetings though. Hopefully guy will come find me tomorrow to be filled in on how it went.
I bought a body brush and some soap and glory scrub and body lotion on the way home and have scrubbed myself red! I must admit though my skin feels lovely and smells georgeous. Doing this every day is bound to have an effect! I might even end up slimmer the amount I must be scrubbing off!!
Food ok today given I was on the move for work all day:
breakfast - cheese baguette and skinny latter (400 + 75)
lunch - grilled chicken and salad plus 1 slice of pitta (220+160)
3 cups of tea - 30
pack of prawns, avocado and smoked salmon (350)
raspberries (50)
total - 1255
walked 6km
Been up since 4.30 so knackered!! Good days meetings though. Hopefully guy will come find me tomorrow to be filled in on how it went.
Blondcat
Gold Member
It makes a massive difference. I never used to bother but started seeing someone this time last year and thought I would start. Now it's second nature. I would say it's added 30 seconds to shower (exfoliating) and maybe 2 mins to moisturise my whole body. Anyone who touches my skin always says how soft it is and like you said, it smells lovely 
Really is worth it
Really is worth it
burstingattheseams
Full Member
U ok blue? Assuming you're maybe away at the moment xx
Yeah sorry back now! Work has been mad!
So down to 225lbs - not massively successful but I bought a great dress to wear. Guy not coming to the ball - he's on the decline list. I don't know why. trying to think never mind I'll have a great time anyway but I am disappointed.
I need to be focused on long term progressive weight loss rather than blitz for 3 weeks anyway. Slow and steady wins the race. For me anything else becomes about an emotional response and I seesaw / either being really motivated and ratig well or demotivated and messing up. I look back and I've lost nearly 20lbs (when I originally weighed myself starting off I didn't quite face the whole awful truth..so weigh in a week or so after starting!) so if in another 2 1/2 months I'm down another 20lbs I'll feel so good about myself. It's well worth persevering.
So down to 225lbs - not massively successful but I bought a great dress to wear. Guy not coming to the ball - he's on the decline list. I don't know why.
trying to think never mind I'll have a great time anyway but I am disappointed.I need to be focused on long term progressive weight loss rather than blitz for 3 weeks anyway. Slow and steady wins the race. For me anything else becomes about an emotional response and I seesaw / either being really motivated and ratig well or demotivated and messing up. I look back and I've lost nearly 20lbs (when I originally weighed myself starting off I didn't quite face the whole awful truth..so weigh in a week or so after starting!) so if in another 2 1/2 months I'm down another 20lbs I'll feel so good about myself. It's well worth persevering.
BinkyBonk
Gold Member
Yeah sorry back now! Work has been mad! So down to 225lbs - not massively successful but I bought a great dress to wear. Guy not coming to the ball - he's on the decline list. I don't know why.
I definitely think slow and steady is key to keeping it off x
What is the dress like x
Blondcat
Gold Member
Ooh yes, dressporn! Pics needed
Slow and steady Defo wins the race - not least because it gives you time to adjust and get used to eating that way. You don't want to like it all on again.
And just over another 20lbs will see you out of the 200s
Shame about man but you'll still have a great time and won't be shaping your night around trying to talk to him (which we would all day!). You can just enjoy yourself
Slow and steady Defo wins the race - not least because it gives you time to adjust and get used to eating that way. You don't want to like it all on again.
And just over another 20lbs will see you out of the 200s
Shame about man but you'll still have a great time and won't be shaping your night around trying to talk to him (which we would all day!). You can just enjoy yourself
burstingattheseams
Full Member
Good to see you back blue! 200lbs is great and enough to really start to see a difference! What's ur dress like??
Disappointed bloke not going - maybe he doesn't trust himself to behave! Any more news on possible trip?
I hope you realise that when you inevitably end up together and get married that you'll need to invite us all to your wedding
I'm also in the slow and steady mindset - there's no way I'll be under 13 st for the wedding but I won't be far away and I'll still look better in my dress than I did at the start of the month!
Disappointed bloke not going - maybe he doesn't trust himself to behave! Any more news on possible trip?
I hope you realise that when you inevitably end up together and get married that you'll need to invite us all to your wedding
I'm also in the slow and steady mindset - there's no way I'll be under 13 st for the wedding but I won't be far away and I'll still look better in my dress than I did at the start of the month!
Urgh. I'm really embarrassed. Just been caught going to see guy to ask him to sign something off that I could have really signed off and raise a problem that I already knew how to deal with. He laughed and said I was such a worrier. I turned red and said I knew what I needed to do about it but he just needed to be aware... I just fancied seeing him before the weekend given we've sent a few flirty emails over the last couple of days. I think he knew I was just coming up with a vague reason to talk to him. Eek.
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If you look on john Lewis or house of Frasier for Ariella Lorraine...that's it.
I'm just fed up of mixed signals. He could so easily have said I'm flattered but not interested about the whole thing even if it wasn't true just to brush me off gently. He wanted me to know he IS interested. I don't like feeling stupid at work or being made to feel really junior. Such a contrast to last Friday where he was drunkenly telling me how impressive I am. Ffs.
To be fair he was smiling and being friendly today rather than arsey but I still felt foolish. He got a call midway through our conversation (it was last thing and he warned me he was expecting it) so I walked out and he was at pains to wave at me to come back and wait for him to finish.
I have a feedback meeting with him next week. I hate being in a junior work position rather than an equal like if we were outside of work.
You can tell I get frustrated when I have no control over things!!! Ok rant sort of over.
I'm just fed up of mixed signals. He could so easily have said I'm flattered but not interested about the whole thing even if it wasn't true just to brush me off gently. He wanted me to know he IS interested. I don't like feeling stupid at work or being made to feel really junior. Such a contrast to last Friday where he was drunkenly telling me how impressive I am. Ffs.
To be fair he was smiling and being friendly today rather than arsey but I still felt foolish. He got a call midway through our conversation (it was last thing and he warned me he was expecting it) so I walked out and he was at pains to wave at me to come back and wait for him to finish.
I have a feedback meeting with him next week. I hate being in a junior work position rather than an equal like if we were outside of work.
You can tell I get frustrated when I have no control over things!!! Ok rant sort of over.
I hope you don't mind me posting on here. I've just caught up on your journey so far and you're doing great. You've actually inspired me to start my own diary which I will do shortly. I'm quite nervous with things like this. Keep up the good work!! You'll be down to 200lbs in no time!!
