Time to get serious!

illyria said:
Haha, illyRIA- too wierd! Also wierd that I have that bronzer! And the exact same dress, also in an 8 (I'm a 10/12 now but no 10s so thank you Lycra stretch)! It's a gorgeous dress, got lots of compliments which you definitely will too. Are you saving it for the holiday?

Splurging on clothes is better than splurging on food I say! And you can always make more money (to spend on nice clothes/shoes/bags/makeup!) ;) x
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Wow crazy!! And same I'm a 10/12 I can do 10s in tops and dresses but 12 in jeans.

Not saving it for hols as such but will most likely be my first opportunity to wear it though!

So what's your weight/height at the moment if you don't mind me asking?

X
 
marthacol1988 said:
Ria what were your losses like the week of step 2 on your 12th week? Did you do it?

Also how long do you boil your eggs to make them runny? Because I usually make hard boiled eggs.

Sorry for the questions I'm gettin a little excited about my step 2 week ahhhh :)

Xxx
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I didn't, I went on holiday week 8 and was off plan 2 weeks so never had to bother.

Well, I think it's 3 mins? I've been doing them In the microwave in my "boiley" but tbh they either come out solid or snotty! Can't find a happy medium, but next time ill use the pan!

No prob hun, I'm happy to be of assistance (even if on this occasion I haven't actually been any help lol)

X
 
CrazyDiamond said:
I didn't, I went on holiday week 8 and was off plan 2 weeks so never had to bother.

Well, I think it's 3 mins? I've been doing them In the microwave in my "boiley" but tbh they either come out solid or snotty! Can't find a happy medium, but next time ill use the pan!

No prob hun, I'm happy to be of assistance (even if on this occasion I haven't actually been any help lol)

X
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It more help to me than you realise my dear xx
 
Some of my purchases....

Lovely bronzer...
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Blingy (bloody expensive grr) sandals
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And my rainbow boob tubes...
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I particularly like the yellow one!
 
No, I don't mind at all :). I'm 5ft5 and weight 11st3 ish. I'm a size 10 or 12 (top and bottom generally the same) depending on the shop or individual outfit. I do have 2 size 10 skinny jeans that I wear though (didn't ever expect that!)

I was in the 10stones briefly last summer, but it didn't last long and I've been at this weight for a year now. Just want to get the last bit done x
 
CrazyDiamond said:
Some of my purchases....

Lovely bronzer...
<img src="http://www.minimins.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=94211"/>

Blingy (bloody expensive grr) sandals
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And my rainbow boob tubes...
<img src="http://www.minimins.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=94213"/>

I particularly like the yellow one!
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Ooooh luverli :)

I like the yellow too.

Was looking on accessorize earlier after you said you had been and yea they were expensive lol

My friend works in accessorize and gets huge discount up to 70% on some stuff and 50% off shoes so il b going in before my holiday for some sneaky purchases :)

I'm too excited to go shopping now.

Xx
 
Ps. For a hard boiled egg with a runny centre you'll be looking at between 12-15 mins on a middlish heat on the stove, starting with cold water x
 
illyria said:
No, I don't mind at all :). I'm 5ft5 and weight 11st3 ish. I'm a size 10 or 12 (top and bottom generally the same) depending on the shop or individual outfit. I do have 2 size 10 skinny jeans that I wear though (didn't ever expect that!)

I was in the 10stones briefly last summer, but it didn't last long and I've been at this weight for a year now. Just want to get the last bit done x
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Ah, same height as me too! We must be a slightly diff shape though since I was still a 12/14 at 11ish stone, and there's still not a chance in hell of me fitting into size 10 bottoms even now lol.

Tell me about it with the last bit! I'm at 10st 3 with 10lbs to target!

X
 
marthacol1988 said:
Ooooh luverli :)

I like the yellow too.

Was looking on accessorize earlier after you said you had been and yea they were expensive lol

My friend works in accessorize and gets huge discount up to 70% on some stuff and 50% off shoes so il b going in before my holiday for some sneaky purchases :)

I'm too excited to go shopping now.

Xx
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Ridiculous aren't they, when it came to £70odd when I was expecting it to be £50 I almost fell flat, but I do love them!

You lucky moo! I love accessorize but they are so bloody overpriced, it doesn't surprise me that discount is so much with the markups they must have, half of it you can get on primark for a £1! And ill never buy a scarf in there again after my trip to India- again same stuff - India £1 accessorize £15! Such a shame since it is all so lovely!

Bet you are! When does the shopping begin?

X
 
CrazyDiamond said:
Ridiculous aren't they, when it came to £70odd when I was expecting it to be £50 I almost fell flat, but I do love them!

You lucky moo! I love accessorize but they are so bloody overpriced, it doesn't surprise me that discount is so much with the markups they must have, half of it you can get on primark for a £1! And ill never buy a scarf in there again after my trip to India- again same stuff - India £1 accessorize £15! Such a shame since it is all so lovely!

Bet you are! When does the shopping begin?

X
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The shopping starts on the 14th lol all the bills are out up to then. Not leaving me with much to spend so il start then x
 
I thought I'd go back and re-visit the 10 reasons I wrote when I first started my journey, I'm not at target yet but near enough....

1. I've never been slim before, I want to know how it feels to look good in clothes
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It feels amazing! I may not look good without clothes still but that one is work in progress!

2. I have an unhealthy addiction to food, mainly eating when i am bored or distracted, I want to take a break from regular eating and reset this.
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Well, obv I haven't been able to eat when bored on plan, but only time will tell if the old habits are still there!

3. I'd love to be able to look good in swimwear, especially those swimsuits with the cut outs on the side which give you ridiculous tab lines!
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Haha, I tried on the cutout swimsuit...It'll never look good on me! But I do have 2 one-pieces and go swimming regularly and don't feel self conscious walking around in the changing room- this is the first time in my life! Ok I have a bit of a saggy bum now but most people only see the front so that's fine!

4. I always assumed I'd be slim eventually but never stuck to doing anything about it. Now I'm only 2 years off of the dreaded fat and 30
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Not even gonna be fat and 29, hey not even fat and 28 and a half!

5. I feel crap, carrying all this weight is uncomfortable!
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Not any more!

6. I am in a long distance relationship and won't see my partner for at least another 2 months (maybe even 4 if I can't afford a trip in feb) and I want to see the shock on his face when I look so different!
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There was shock back in feb, but not as much as in April! I see him regularly now though so he doesn't notice so much anymore!

7. I want to be able to buy clothes in any store, ie the ones who only go up to a size 16 yet the sizing is so tiny that actually means 12!
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I prob can, but actually I still shop in the same places I have always done! But at least the options there!

8. I don't want any weight related health issues, I am already prone to indigestion.
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Only time will tell but I have made a positive move in the right direction and also gained an interest in reading about diet and nutrition which I think will also help.

9. I want thighs that don't meet in the middle and upper arms that don't hang
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Thighs are no longer so well associated! However arms still bad - with more exercise this will get fixed, diet doesn't do it all ya know (as I have now learned!)

10. To not have to dress to disguise whichever part is looking biggest right now, constant wardrobe dilemmas
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Is Deffo a nice feeling!
 
Great reasons and loved your reviews of each goal. My OH us away until mid Aug so I'd like to shrink a bit before then :)
I'll write some reasons too! Looking forward to your next goal of being a consultant. Ul ace it!
 
When i first *first* started (healthy eating to lose weight) about 2yrs back i was 14st and a size 16. Body shapes are so weird! my mum weighs less than me and is only slightly shorter at 5ft4 but is a size 16 now... I do a lot of exercise, running etc which may be part of it, and lay down fat quite equally.

I'm sure some people would be happy to stop at my size but some of my size 10s are a little snug (but 12 too lose ) and i want to be more trim, less wobble! I've got 2stone to lose, or just under. I'll post some pics when I can on my diary (I don't think I'm allowed yet?) also, I'm Indian by birth but grew up in the UK so will put one up of me in my sari- I noticed you do a lot of Indian cooking (a girl after my own heart) and have an Indian boyfriend! You'd look gorgeous in a sari! If you get one, I'll teach you how to wear it!!

Bet it feels fab to tick off all those points on your motivation list :) well done hon! x
 
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