Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

[westiegirl]

Oh and forgot to say CD savoury is only meant to be 1 a day .... but there are plenty who don't come out of ketosis on more!

Thanks Beverley, it is as I expected! It was just that you were allowed 2 on LL. But I'm not worrying about it too much as if it has meant I haven't eaten then so be it!

Thanks about comments re J. He is really sweet and even sent me a text earlier asking if it was mad that he was missing chatting with me. How sweet, lol!

 

[westiegirl]

Battling Mrs CB!

Man she's giving me a hard time! She wants me to eat chocolate! I'm telling her where to go! But it's soooooo hard!

I have gone over my packs - I'm afraid I've had 5 . But I haven't eaten so I guess that is a plus!

Saturday night is always a difficult time (it's when I caved last week). It represents a "treat day" in my head, when you have yummy food and slob around on the sofa. I'm determined not to let it happen tonight though, I can do, I can do it, I can do it.........repeats 100 times

 

[cazmaz_irl]

Hi Westie, I'll probably get given out to for saying this, but go pour 1/2 a choc tetra into a small container and put it into the top of the freezer, in about an hour you'll have a lovely delis ice cream, eat from frozen and it'll take you ages to scrape, it is gorgeous and it'll give you something to look forward to...in the meantime, promise to drink a minimum of one litre of water before you even try to listen to CB,, tell her, I'll talk to you after, but I've gotta drink my litre of water first. now husshh...... good luck, keep posting, don't give in...

 

[westiegirl]

Bugger Off Mrs CB

Well I've almost made it through the evening. Mrs CB is a beeatch!! She just won't give up!

I am lucky that the lovely Caroline came over to MSN and talked me down earlier! She got me through a bad patch. Bless her she is a star! Thank you so much hunny. (Oh goodness I just wrote "munch" instead of much - freudian slip!).

But confession time I had a couple of chocolates later on, then threw the rest of them downstairs to my brother before real damage could be done! I have been pacing my flat like a caged animal. The only thing left in my fridge is a chorizo sausage which is vacuum packed which in desperation I ripped open, thinking protein that'll do! Took a bite and almost gagged. It was disgusting *lol*. Only ever cooked with it before. Needless to say I spat the sausage and chucked the rest in the bin . That'll learn me. Instead of sneaking downstairs to my mum's fridge I'm updating this thread, chatting to J and I am just about to head to bed. I will not eat anything and I am going to sleep!

Goodnight one and all!

 

[cazmaz_irl]

Thanks for the Thanks, if ya know what I mean, now GET TO BED....That CB is too strong tonight, you've got to punish her by saying "right if ya can't be quiet your going to bed..." Best place honestly cuz it could be PMT or anything thats causing the cravings so best to put today to bed, and get up refreshed in the morning, and If I hear mention that you've snuck down to that fridge, I'll haunt your dreams with aftertastes of chorizo sausage,,,YUGH>>>>

 

[Isis]

Well I've almost made it through the evening. Mrs CB is a beeatch!! She just won't give up!

I am lucky that the lovely Caroline came over to MSN and talked me down earlier! She got me through a bad patch. Bless her she is a star! Thank you so much hunny. (Oh goodness I just wrote "munch" instead of much - freudian slip!).

But confession time I had a couple of chocolates later on, then threw the rest of them downstairs to my brother before real damage could be done! I have been pacing my flat like a caged animal. The only thing left in my fridge is a chorizo sausage which is vacuum packed which in desperation I ripped open, thinking protein that'll do! Took a bite and
almost gagged. It was disgusting *lol*. Only ever cooked with it before. Needless to say I spat the sausage and chucked the rest in the bin . That'll learn me. Instead of sneaking downstairs to my mum's fridge I'm updating this thread, chatting to J and I am just about to head to bed. I will not eat anything and I am going to sleep!

Goodnight one and all!

Bloody well done darling. You have had a serious fight tonight but you did win!!!! Night night. Hope we meet up again soon...xxx

 

[westiegirl]

Bloody well done darling. You have had a serious fight tonight but you did win!!!! Night night. Hope we meet up again soon...xxx

Thank you Lacey, I hope we can meet up again soon. Can you make it to the Birmingham meet?

 

[Isis]

Thank you Lacey, I hope we can meet up again soon. Can you make it to the Birmingham meet?

I'm really going to try darling. Need to request Annual Leave and sort accomm. If that's all ok I will be there...with bells on!!!!...lol

Are you going to bed? Hope that CB trollop has left the building?

 

[Karen1972]

Hey Sarah

Hope you managed to make it through the night honey...

Today is day six for me and i feel fab, but i know i'm gonna struggle today big time - Sunday's are my worst day and i'm always starving after drinking wine the night before!! Hmmm I'm so not giving in tho cos food is NOT worth it!!

 

[westiegirl]

Day 4 - Aahhhh, That's Better!

Right then Mrs CB - you have been kicked into touch! I survived the night, thank goodness and I have almost survived day 4. I have been so busy, I've only just sat down. Mind you my day didn't start until 11.30am which is when I dragged my lazy @rse out of bed *lol*.

Started with a butterscotch muffin in bed and a coffee and a big mug of hot water. Bliss, then when the day did eventually start I was kept busy - changed all my bedding (want that nice crisp new sheet feeling for tonight, because I so have to have an early night - new job tomorrow) and put some washing on. Whilst that was doing I borrowed my brothers car and took it for a spin. Needed to fill it with petrol so I don't have to worry about that in the morning and then drove to my new work, just to test the route. It took just over 15 minutes so if I leave at 8am tomorrow I should be fine.

When I came back I popped into Asda to top up my water supply. Ended up spending a fortune because I bought some work clothes. I've been living in jeans since August - forgotten what it is to get dressed up smart for work. Also bought some DVDs and jewellery and bits and pieces as a present for ex flatmate, whose birthday I am celebrating in Amsterdam next weekend. I am wondering whether there are a few people on CD round here though because when I went to the water section there was no Strawberry and Kiwi perfectly clear left - just a big empty gap . Loads of the peach variety though - not much use to me!

Finally called in to see my Nana. Haven't seen her for a few weeks and because I'll be in work next week I thought I would just say hello. Took her the Sunday paper too which she was pleased about. Chatted with her for ages, although she did most of the chatting! So here I am, just back home. Phew - long day!

Still got to prepare myself for work tomorrow. Got to decided what to wear and put some water and decaf coffee in a bag. Not sure what to do about packs. I'll have to call my CDC and see if I can swap some packs for tetras so I can take them to work. See if I can also get some bars.

I'm definately in ketosis now - so no excuses and I took my measurements today, but they are a day early. They are disappointing but because of my break this week they are not surprising and I am therefore not complaining!

Weight: 11 stone 13.6lbs
BF: 38.7%
Bust: 41.5"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 41.75"

I will probably jump on the scales in the morning to get the true weekly figure but will start counting properly on a Sunday, when I don't have to rush out of the door to work.

 

[AmandaJayne]

Hia Sarah,

I was reading your post and was interested to read that you're allowed certain flavoured water while doing CD. We on LL are not (as you know). I don't understand why, if LL, CD and LT are all owned by the same company, there are different rules/packs etc.

 

[westiegirl]

Hi AmandaJayne

I don't think that anything else is strictly "legal" on any of the programmes. I know a few people use Perfectly Clear Strawberry and Kiwi because it doesn't have citric acid, which can knock you out of ketosis. I think it really depends on what your body can take. When I did LL I stuck to the rules 100% - had just the 3 packs, 1 bar and 2 savoury drinks a day. I never cheated once - I didn't think it was worth the risk, especially at £66 a week. Since finishing LL I have found it more and more difficult to be 100% and those little "extra" things that other people have had have found their way into my diet. If you can be 100% then I would recommend you to stick to it - all the messing about afterwards has just not been worth it!

 

[MandyB2]

Hi Sarah, sounds like another good day for you hun... just wanted to wish you luck for your 1st day at the new job tomorrow.. you'll be just great..

Much love xxxx

 

[Karen1972]

Hear hear Mandy.... All the best for tomorrow Sarah!!!!

 

[westiegirl]

Day 4 - Oh Dear, Gone to Pot in an Hour!!!!

WTF just happened? Just had a bread binge but I'm not sure what the heck happened! Was doing OK, had a couple of packs for my tea and watched the end of the footie, then went downstairs, had a chat with my Dad and my brother and then went to put my dishes in the dishwasher. Found myself in the kitchen and looking in the fridge. Spotted some left over garlic bread and without even a thought in my head I stuffed it in. I continued to eat some more carbs (I'm not going to catalogue them) whilst packing the dishwasher. Then came upstairs and polished off a whole terry's chocolate orange. Damn, damn, damn, damn!!!!!

Why do I do this to myself? I think it might be TOTM related. I have said this before but I think that I suffer from post TOTM *lol*. I find I am really in the zone for the 2 weeks BEFORE TOTM. How weird is that! The only other thing I can think of is nerves about starting my new job tomorrow. I do get nervous quite easily and I suppose this is a big step. I suppose I have been thinking about it since I came home because I've been OK earlier because I kept myself busy.

I'm beginning to wonder whether SSing is for me or whether I'd be better either on CD790 or CD1000. I can be fine during the day but when I come home from work maybe I should just cook myself a healthy meal per one of the above plans? Gonna think about it over this week. I need to call my CDC so I might speak to her and ask her opinion. I will try and SS this week but I won't be SSing next weekend in Amsterdam, have never planned to. I think the idea is to think about it over the next week whilst still trying to SS and not reverting to binge mode, and start afresh next week when I come back.

Mmmm, some things to think about there. Any opinions would be appreciated!

 

[westiegirl]

Hi Sarah, sounds like another good day for you hun... just wanted to wish you luck for your 1st day at the new job tomorrow.. you'll be just great..

Much love xxxx

Hear hear Mandy.... All the best for tomorrow Sarah!!!!

Doh, I was doing well! Then just look at the above post! I think it's nerves. I've had a headache for 3 days and I just can't shift it either.

 

[Karen1972]

oh babes i know what you're going thru.. i ate a chicken shish kebab and biscuits today - my cb is now telling me to have a takeawy but i won't give in to that, i need to feel good for tomorrow, am in my london office in the morning and then a couple of nights over night for a training course... i like the feeling of emptiness and thinness and you don't get that after eating - i hate this post eat feeling actally!!!

 

[cazmaz_irl]

WTF just happened? Just had a bread binge but I'm not sure what the heck happened! Was doing OK, had a couple of packs for my tea and watched the end of the footie, then went downstairs, had a chat with my Dad and my brother and then went to put my dishes in the dishwasher. Found myself in the kitchen and looking in the fridge.
Ok lets put this into perspective, you've not lost the plot, you've just not had a SS day, but you have had a AAM day, that is you've had some shakes and a meal......

Spotted some left over garlic bread and without even a thought in my head I stuffed it in. I continued to eat some more carbs (I'm not going to catalogue them) whilst packing the dishwasher. Then came upstairs and polished off a whole terry's chocolate orange. Damn, damn, damn, damn!!!!!

Again, whilst not exactly sticking to the rules LOL.....you've had some bread etc and desert in the shape of a choc orange...best thing you can do is admit you enjoyed the tastes, if not then it is a waste, and get back to drinking your water and preparing for your job tomorrow.....

Why do I do this to myself? I think it might be TOTM related. I have said this before but I think that I suffer from post TOTM *lol*. I find I am really in the zone for the 2 weeks BEFORE TOTM. How weird is that! The only other thing I can think of is nerves about starting my new job tomorrow. I do get nervous quite easily and I suppose this is a big step. I suppose I have been thinking about it since I came home because I've been OK earlier because I kept myself busy.

I did mention to you yesterday that maybe the CB was cuz of something other than just lack of willpower, us women have so many hormones its a wonder we don't scream all de time LOL...

I'm beginning to wonder whether SSing is for me or whether I'd be better either on CD790 or CD1000. I can be fine during the day but when I come home from work maybe I should just cook myself a healthy meal per one of the above plans? Gonna think about it over this week. I need to call my CDC so I might speak to her and ask her opinion.

Exactly speak to your CDC, work the plan whatever suits you best hun, it doesn't always have to be SS,, tweak it for whatever suits at the time,,as long as you don't throw in the towel, cuz you've lost a lot already ....

I will try and SS this week but I won't be SSing next weekend in Amsterdam, have never planned to. I think the idea is to think about it over the next week whilst still trying to SS and not reverting to binge mode, and start afresh next week when I come back.

this is a good decision, I will never SS whilst on holiday, I would bring some tetras with ya, cant do any harm to use the tetras as milk in coffees, nice vitamins and minerals etc and nice taste..plus {{whispering, they help with hangovers,,,sssshhh}}} must be the vitamins LOL...

Mmmm, some things to think about there. Any opinions would be appreciated!

hope these gems of wisdom help ya...LOL

 

[westiegirl]

Thanks Caroline, again some very wise words. Feel much better now. Just been putting pressure on myself, as usual, when I shouldn't. I am nervous about my job tomorrow but not because I don't think I can't do it, but more those first day nerves not knowing what to expect and meeting new people. Not knowing how you are going to fit in and hoping that you like the people and vice versa. I remember when I started at the kiltmakers I felt the same - all new, but I made some absolutely fantastic friends that I love to bits (Pamela - SportySpice, yes I do mean you ). I don't think I'll find someone as good as you, but l will just find somebody different!

So the day didn't end the best, but I am feeling a bit more determined. I think I am going to break my experience down into little chunks. I have 5 days to SS until Amsterdam, that's 1 chunk. I come back then I have almost 5 weeks without any big social engagements before I go back to Edinburgh for my friends wedding, another chunk. I come back from there and I have almost 3 weeks to Birmingham
- that will hopefully be my final chunk. It sounds so much easier that way! Not one huge great big never ending chore!

Well that's the plan anyway. I am going to set myself a date in my diary where I am going to sit down and reflect on the previous weeks - probably just before the wedding - and to see the difference that time has made - by then I know I will be well into my job and WILL have stuck to SSing .

 

[kati]

glad you're feeling more determined now

I can't SS any more myself it's just too hard and it's pointless beating myself up over it, maybe 790 or something would be a good idea for you because then there is definately less temptation. I'm just too lazy to cook lol, but I do find that if I get over hungry thats when I end up cheating.

Good luck with the job and whatever you choose to do.