westiegirl
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Thanks Nicola, I'll remember that tip. I'm still using my old LL packs whilst waiting to see a new CDC so haven't experienced tetras yet. I'm so looking forward to it though.
Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!
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Thanks Nicola, I'll remember that tip. I'm still using my old LL packs whilst waiting to see a new CDC so haven't experienced tetras yet. I'm so looking forward to it though.
westiegirl
Gold Member
Day 5 - On the Up!
Today has been much better than yesterday. I have had all my packs now, but not had any extras and I'm through the danger time.
Started the day with a few essential chores - updated my CV then took a walk to the job centre and printed off some job descriptions. Not a lot out there but I'll give em a go! Then on to W H Smiths to buy some box files to organise my papers before heading home with the full intention to do some applications and pay some bills.
Did it happen, did it buggery! Somehow found myself on Udate and chatting to 2 different guys, both seemed quite sweet but not really my type. I also got an email from a guy in Ghana whose goal is to marry a white english girl. Apparently I "cut his eye". Ummm, wide body swerve *lol*.
Was v miffed because P hadn't texted and I couldn't resist, damn me, so I texted him to say he had been quiet. I'm not even that bothered but I know how Karen feels, we just demand the attention don't we.
Anyway he has just phoned me on his break from work (he's working until 9.15pm tonight) to say hello and how lovely I was. LOL! What am I like!!!
Also been chatting to another guy on udate who I met last week - a south walian (sp?) who was chatting me up in welsh. He's seemed quite nice but descended into crap jokes and took the piss out of me for being a "sales assistant" on MSN last week so I just didn't bother to reply in the end. Was quite surprised when he asked me today how my weekend in Newcastle was and what happened to my footie team this week. He WAS listening after all - maybe I'll give him a second chance. Funny thing is he's also called P (exactly the same name - I best not get confused!).
Oh, these dating sites are so additive, I really need to get a real life! I wanted to go out tonight but my brother isn't up for it. I might persuade him yet, but it's doubtful as his girlfriend has just come round. He said his mate would go out with me but I'm not sure. His mate is OK but tends to get stuck in 3 conversations - his ex-girlfriend, how tough he is and the lottery syndicate he runs. I just want to dance *lol*. It's still only early so I might change my mind and make do!
Made me realise that I really do need some girl friends around here to hang about with. I'm meeting some M&S pals tomorrow night but most are older and married and not into partying. So I've taken the bull by the horns and I've phoned a local pole dancing company as I noticed they have classes starting on 6th Feb in town. I had a chat with the owner and she was really nice. It seems really good and I think I'm going to give it a go. I explained how nervous I was and she put me right at ease. You have to pay a deposit to reserve a place but once you've been to the first lesson, if you find it's not for you, you don't have to pay the balance and continue. It's a 6 week course and you learn a new move every week building up to a routine. Once you are a student they offer lots of party nights for other students and she said some really good friendships have been made. She is a qualified aerobics teacher and wants to do aerobics classes soon as well. Sounds just what I've been looking for - if I can curb my nerves. Oh well, it's an incentive to stick to SSing - I could have lost a stone by the time the classes start!
Today has been much better than yesterday. I have had all my packs now, but not had any extras and I'm through the danger time.
Started the day with a few essential chores - updated my CV then took a walk to the job centre and printed off some job descriptions. Not a lot out there but I'll give em a go! Then on to W H Smiths to buy some box files to organise my papers before heading home with the full intention to do some applications and pay some bills.
Did it happen, did it buggery! Somehow found myself on Udate and chatting to 2 different guys, both seemed quite sweet but not really my type. I also got an email from a guy in Ghana whose goal is to marry a white english girl. Apparently I "cut his eye". Ummm, wide body swerve *lol*.
Was v miffed because P hadn't texted and I couldn't resist, damn me, so I texted him to say he had been quiet. I'm not even that bothered but I know how Karen feels, we just demand the attention don't we.
Anyway he has just phoned me on his break from work (he's working until 9.15pm tonight) to say hello and how lovely I was. LOL! What am I like!!!Also been chatting to another guy on udate who I met last week - a south walian (sp?) who was chatting me up in welsh. He's seemed quite nice but descended into crap jokes and took the piss out of me for being a "sales assistant" on MSN last week so I just didn't bother to reply in the end. Was quite surprised when he asked me today how my weekend in Newcastle was and what happened to my footie team this week. He WAS listening after all - maybe I'll give him a second chance
. Funny thing is he's also called P (exactly the same name - I best not get confused!).Oh, these dating sites are so additive, I really need to get a real life! I wanted to go out tonight but my brother isn't up for it. I might persuade him yet, but it's doubtful as his girlfriend has just come round. He said his mate would go out with me but I'm not sure. His mate is OK but tends to get stuck in 3 conversations - his ex-girlfriend, how tough he is and the lottery syndicate he runs. I just want to dance *lol*. It's still only early so I might change my mind and make do!
Made me realise that I really do need some girl friends around here to hang about with. I'm meeting some M&S pals tomorrow night but most are older and married and not into partying. So I've taken the bull by the horns and I've phoned a local pole dancing company as I noticed they have classes starting on 6th Feb in town. I had a chat with the owner and she was really nice. It seems really good and I think I'm going to give it a go. I explained how nervous I was and she put me right at ease. You have to pay a deposit to reserve a place but once you've been to the first lesson, if you find it's not for you, you don't have to pay the balance and continue. It's a 6 week course and you learn a new move every week building up to a routine. Once you are a student they offer lots of party nights for other students and she said some really good friendships have been made. She is a qualified aerobics teacher and wants to do aerobics classes soon as well. Sounds just what I've been looking for - if I can curb my nerves. Oh well, it's an incentive to stick to SSing - I could have lost a stone by the time the classes start!
FatFairNForty(ish)
Gold Member
Hiya Sarah
Well done, another day almost done and dusted (nearly a week now!!).. and WOWOWOW into the 11's!!!!! Woooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Think I'd be shouting it from the rooftops.. lol..
Well done, another day almost done and dusted (nearly a week now!!).. and WOWOWOW into the 11's!!!!! Woooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Think I'd be shouting it from the rooftops.. lol..
cazmaz_irl
Banned
OMG, what a fab idea, pole dancing classes, jeez you'll be as fit as a fiddle, and see its already given ya a mini goal to drop ANOTHER stone before you even start....
great the way they let you pay a deposit, allows you to experience it before committing 100%...I'm way to overweight to try that right now, but your in the 11's girl, if i was in the 11's i'd defo give it a go...my god i hear it works every muscle in the bod and much more exciting than a boring threadmill.
great the way they let you pay a deposit, allows you to experience it before committing 100%...I'm way to overweight to try that right now, but your in the 11's girl, if i was in the 11's i'd defo give it a go...my god i hear it works every muscle in the bod and much more exciting than a boring threadmill.
Isobel1965
Gold Member
Pole-dancing sounds fantastic, hun - great exercise and fantastic for the old confidence!!!!!
I'd love to have a go!
You GO, girl!!!!!
I'd love to have a go!
You GO, girl!!!!!
westiegirl
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Day 5 - Too Hyper to Sleep
Oops, too much coffee!
Well day 5 is just about over. I am in bed but too hyper to sleep. My brother stood me up! He decided to spend a cosy night in with his girlfriend, I just don't understand why he picked her instead of me *lol*.
So here I am with my MP3 player on, banging out some clubby tunes bed-dancing like a loon. What a saddo I am.
There's no point in trying to sleep yet, I'll just lie there wide awake for hours. At least I've got minimins to keep me company.
I feel quite proud because I had a moment earlier where I really "needed" to eat. It was about 9.30pm, much later than my usual craving time so I don't know why. I wandered into the kitchen and opened up my box of packs, and decided a chocolate muffin was just what the doctor ordered. I got out the pack and put the sweeteners in the ramekin dish, was about to pour in the hot water when I said WAIT!!!! You don't need it or really want it. I actually physically out loud said "You want to conquer these cravings and now is a good place to start!". So I put the pack away and went to the fridge. I must admit I did have a can of coke zero (not strictly allowed I know) but that did the trick and I soon forgot about the packs. Well proud of myself!
Oops, too much coffee!
Well day 5 is just about over. I am in bed but too hyper to sleep. My brother stood me up! He decided to spend a cosy night in with his girlfriend, I just don't understand why he picked her instead of me *lol*.
So here I am with my MP3 player on, banging out some clubby tunes bed-dancing like a loon. What a saddo I am
.There's no point in trying to sleep yet, I'll just lie there wide awake for hours. At least I've got minimins to keep me company.
I feel quite proud because I had a moment earlier where I really "needed" to eat. It was about 9.30pm, much later than my usual craving time so I don't know why. I wandered into the kitchen and opened up my box of packs, and decided a chocolate muffin was just what the doctor ordered. I got out the pack and put the sweeteners in the ramekin dish, was about to pour in the hot water when I said WAIT!!!! You don't need it or really want it. I actually physically out loud said "You want to conquer these cravings and now is a good place to start!". So I put the pack away and went to the fridge. I must admit I did have a can of coke zero (not strictly allowed I know) but that did the trick and I soon forgot about the packs. Well proud of myself!
westiegirl
Gold Member
Thanks Jennie, I am proud to be back in the 11s. Roll on the 10s! That's when I'll really feel like I've achieved something.
Caroline & Isobel, I thought about pole dancing classes a while back when I first moved here and saw the poster but didn't have the courage then as the weight was on the way up, not down. I'm looking forward to it but must admit I'm petrified! The girl who organises it says that they get all ages from 18-50 so don't worry and each class is only about 6-8 people. I'm just worried they'll all be super-fit, slinky godessess!
I'm also going to do another class locally. Not sure which yet as I haven't phoned to check details but the ones on offer that I fancy are belly dancing, salsa dancing, yoga or pilates. I will just have to check out the days to see which one I can fit in. I see it as a good way to get fit and meet new people.
Caroline & Isobel, I thought about pole dancing classes a while back when I first moved here and saw the poster but didn't have the courage then as the weight was on the way up, not down. I'm looking forward to it but must admit I'm petrified! The girl who organises it says that they get all ages from 18-50 so don't worry and each class is only about 6-8 people. I'm just worried they'll all be super-fit, slinky godessess!
I'm also going to do another class locally. Not sure which yet as I haven't phoned to check details but the ones on offer that I fancy are belly dancing, salsa dancing, yoga or pilates. I will just have to check out the days to see which one I can fit in. I see it as a good way to get fit and meet new people.
westiegirl
Gold Member
Thanks Irene. There are no LL classes around here so there is no point in getting packs from my old LLC and paying for counselling that I'm not going to receive. I'm hoping dancing will act as a good therapy, besides I'm on the waiting list to chat to my GP's resident counsellor. Feeling much more positive than I have in a while. Hope you are OK and it would be nice to get a chance to chat in Birmingham, I didn't get to say goodbye in Newcastle, someone said they thought that you were coming to have a meal with us!
westiegirl
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Day 6
Day 6 dawns and I feel rubbish! Oh dear, I think I've got that man flu that seems to be going around. See, the germs in Newcastle are yucky!
I can only hope that I have the fortitute to get through the day without succumbing to extra packs! I can feel a huge mental struggle coming on. Feeling rubbish = comfort eating. Not today it won't! I must break these habits for a lifetime! I am in ketosis therefore I am not actually hungry therefore I don't need food. What I need today is:
1. Keep up my fluid intake
2. Take tablets if I need to (no headache yet)
3. Wrap up warm
4. Snuggle down on the sofa in a blanky
5. Watch some good TV (that depends on whether my team win at football this lunchtime - live coverage on sky today - this could make or break my day)
This will help me recover more quickly. Food will not - why on earth do I think it would lol? I guess it's just an ingrained response. I so need to repeat the mantra "food will not make me feel better".
Umm, we'll see.
Day 6 dawns and I feel rubbish! Oh dear, I think I've got that man flu that seems to be going around. See, the germs in Newcastle are yucky!
I can only hope that I have the fortitute to get through the day without succumbing to extra packs! I can feel a huge mental struggle coming on. Feeling rubbish = comfort eating. Not today it won't! I must break these habits for a lifetime! I am in ketosis therefore I am not actually hungry therefore I don't need food. What I need today is:
1. Keep up my fluid intake
2. Take tablets if I need to (no headache yet)
3. Wrap up warm
4. Snuggle down on the sofa in a blanky
5. Watch some good TV (that depends on whether my team win at football this lunchtime - live coverage on sky today - this could make or break my day
)This will help me recover more quickly. Food will not - why on earth do I think it would lol? I guess it's just an ingrained response. I so need to repeat the mantra "food will not make me feel better".
Umm, we'll see.
cazmaz_irl
Banned
Hi Sarah,
Please Please don't succumb to the CB,,, your in Ketosis, your in the 11's (lucky baggage), your in control, so believe in yourself....
Drink loads, so much that you beat an even bigger path to the smallest room in the house LOL...keep yourself busy, watching your fav sport on TV, space your sachets out and if in doubt then do have an extra pack, better an extra pack than a blow out, thats my motto.
heres sending your {{{willpower vibes}}}} you'll be so proud of yourself if you pull through,,,illness is no excuse to break de diet, I should know, I'm an expert at this man flu this week LOL...getting there though...should be human by Monday...and the scales are stilling going down...Way Hay
Please Please don't succumb to the CB,,, your in Ketosis, your in the 11's (lucky baggage), your in control, so believe in yourself....
Drink loads, so much that you beat an even bigger path to the smallest room in the house LOL...keep yourself busy, watching your fav sport on TV, space your sachets out and if in doubt then do have an extra pack, better an extra pack than a blow out, thats my motto.
heres sending your {{{willpower vibes}}}} you'll be so proud of yourself if you pull through,,,illness is no excuse to break de diet, I should know, I'm an expert at this man flu this week LOL...getting there though...should be human by Monday...and the scales are stilling going down...Way Hay
Karen1972
Gold Member
Hi Sarah
Wow 5 days??? What an achievement! I'm on Day 4 and that is fantastic for me!!!! I got up to 11st 5lbs on Wednesday, but today i am 10st 13lbs - i was well happy to see the 10's again - but i prefer the 9's!!!!!!
Listen you are over the hard bit, and each day gets easier - remember that from our first time round!????
Stick with it - DO NOT EAT! You will feel like cr@p!
Hope you feel better soon.....
Luv,
Wow 5 days??? What an achievement! I'm on Day 4 and that is fantastic for me!!!! I got up to 11st 5lbs on Wednesday, but today i am 10st 13lbs - i was well happy to see the 10's again - but i prefer the 9's!!!!!!
Listen you are over the hard bit, and each day gets easier - remember that from our first time round!????
Stick with it - DO NOT EAT! You will feel like cr@p!
Hope you feel better soon.....
Luv,
westiegirl
Gold Member
Drink loads, so much that you beat an even bigger path to the smallest room in the house LOL...
PMSL (not good when drinking this much lol).
So far so good, I am taking it easy and following your advice - spacing my packs. I felt "hungry" earlier so I had 1/2 a choc pack and 1/4 of a lemon bar. I think that's the way to go! Thanks for your support hunny!
Isobel1965
Gold Member
Sorry you're feeling rough, hun! That's just not funny!!!
Hope you feel better soon!
Re the pole-dancing - I'm sure the lessons will be full of normal women. How many slinky, super-fit sex goddesses do you know? I don't know any! lol If they're slinky, they're not super-fit and vice versa. Maybe that says a lot about me and my friends heheheh!
Take care, luv xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hope you feel better soon!
Re the pole-dancing - I'm sure the lessons will be full of normal women. How many slinky, super-fit sex goddesses do you know? I don't know any! lol If they're slinky, they're not super-fit and vice versa. Maybe that says a lot about me and my friends heheheh!
Take care, luv xxxxxxxxxxxxx
westiegirl
Gold Member
Thanks guys SO much for your replies! I think you have just pulled be back from the brink!
I felt fantastic this afternoon after Liverpool beat Watford 3-0 (at blummin last). Then about 4pm the munchies started. I was lying on the sofa feeling sorry for myself and sniffling and coughing and the the thought of packs came in to my head. So I got up and grabbed a nut bar. I didn't actually scoff it, but I might as well have done!
So that lead to a downwards spiral where i was thinking, bugger it - i'm going to have another. So what did I do - i decided to rescue myself! I sat back on the sofa and set my timer on my mobile phone for 1 hour and made the decision not to have a pack in that time. True enough, I didn't! When the hour was up I so snuggled up under a blanket that I was too cosy to move!
Finally got up half an hour ago in a very mad mood (wtf?) and had another bugger it moment. Went to the kitchen and made a shake and a muffin and planned that that was going to be the first of a nights "pack binging". Came back in here, sat down, switched on my PC and read all your messages of support and the binge is has been shelved!
Thank you guys!
I felt fantastic this afternoon after Liverpool beat Watford 3-0 (at blummin last). Then about 4pm the munchies started. I was lying on the sofa feeling sorry for myself and sniffling and coughing and the the thought of packs came in to my head. So I got up and grabbed a nut bar. I didn't actually scoff it, but I might as well have done!
So that lead to a downwards spiral where i was thinking, bugger it - i'm going to have another. So what did I do - i decided to rescue myself! I sat back on the sofa and set my timer on my mobile phone for 1 hour and made the decision not to have a pack in that time. True enough, I didn't! When the hour was up I so snuggled up under a blanket that I was too cosy to move!
Finally got up half an hour ago in a very mad mood (wtf?) and had another bugger it moment. Went to the kitchen and made a shake and a muffin and planned that that was going to be the first of a nights "pack binging". Came back in here, sat down, switched on my PC and read all your messages of support and the binge is has been shelved!
Thank you guys!
westiegirl
Gold Member
Also, forgot to mention, my local CDC called this afternoon. She's coming to see me at noon on Monday, so I should be able to get all my packs and things then - yeah!
Isobel1965
Gold Member
Bless ya, hun - I'm really struggling tonight! I am soo tired and feel washed out and my chatterbox has been telling me to eat food for energy and it's a minute by minute struggle not to give in.
AARGH!!!!!!
Right now, I feel so knackered I couldn't care less what weight I am - and that is always sooo dangerous for me. I still feel as big as a house though! Think it might be the rebellious child coming out! lol
Do you a deal - I won't cave in if you don't!!
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AARGH!!!!!!
Right now, I feel so knackered I couldn't care less what weight I am - and that is always sooo dangerous for me. I still feel as big as a house though! Think it might be the rebellious child coming out! lol
Do you a deal - I won't cave in if you don't!!
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