I actually did laugh out loud at that. Your partner is awesome.
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LessOfJess
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He's a great person. We've known each other since we were very young but we both thought that the other just wanted to be friends so it took years for us to get together!
Today has been a much better day so far. WE GOT THE HOUSE! And my friend apologised
Today has been a much better day so far. WE GOT THE HOUSE! And my friend apologised
Sunflower_
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Ahhh is it a first time buy? We are just in the process of buying too!
LessOfJess
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It'll be our first time getting a place together! We lived with family and then in emergency accommodation so it's going to be incredible to have our own home.
I got to try on my wedding dress for the first time today. It zips up half way which is better than I expected since I ordered smaller than my current size. I thought it was beautiful but the people with me said nothing. Well, one person said it was 'nice', like you'd say a kid's drawing is nice. I wonder if they didn't like it because of my weight.
I got to try on my wedding dress for the first time today. It zips up half way which is better than I expected since I ordered smaller than my current size. I thought it was beautiful but the people with me said nothing. Well, one person said it was 'nice', like you'd say a kid's drawing is nice. I wonder if they didn't like it because of my weight.
Sunflower_
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I'm sure you looked stunning. Anyway, it's how YOU feel in it. My parents weren't mad keen on mine but I thought I looked magical and that's what matters xx
LessOfJess
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Thank you. I'm sorry that they didn't like it. What style did you go for?
Today was average, food wise.
Breakfast:
SlimFast shake
Lunch:
SlimFast shake
Dinner:
Pasta salad with cheese, cucumber, onion, mayonnaise and carrot
Snacks:
SlimFast shake
Drinks:
16oz water
Calories:
1286
Today was average, food wise.
Breakfast:
SlimFast shake
Lunch:
SlimFast shake
Dinner:
Pasta salad with cheese, cucumber, onion, mayonnaise and carrot
Snacks:
SlimFast shake
Drinks:
16oz water
Calories:
1286
Seriously? The pics you posted looked amazing! If that´s not proof that sometimes relatives have poo in their eyes I don´t know what is. Don´t worry about it, Jess: we´re our own worst critics so if YOU thought it looked beautiful you must have been drop-dead gorgeous.
LessOfJess
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Thanks for the wonderful advice, everyone! You're all right, I really like the dress so it shouldn't matter what they think. Me and my partner have the same tastes so I'm sure he'll love it too! I guess I was just hoping for more of a reaction from the people with me (especially since my dad was there) and I instantly thought I must look awful in it because I've gained so much weight. But you're right LaMa, I'm my own worst enemy and when I saw it on myself I thought the dress looked pretty. So I can't have looked terrible!
It's white, off the shoulder with a sweetheart neckline and some lace half sleeves. Fitted at the top in plain material and lace and then there's a bow at the waist and it flares out into satin. I'd say I'm about 10lbs off fitting into it perfectly but our actual wedding is going to be a formality abroad next year and then we're having a proper ceremony at home some time after that. So plenty of time to fit into it
I think the diet is working. I've not weighed myself yet but some of my tight clothes feel a bit looser now. I can definitely see a difference in my tummy - whether that's just a reduction in bloating remains to be seen, but it's much less round now. Whilst the SlimFast is only a temporary solution it's really helping me learn about portion control for the future. I can't believe that salad was 600 calories! I'd have eaten something like that as a snack before. The shakes are really filling me up and I've managed to avoid picking at things between meals which was a huge downfall of mine.
It's white, off the shoulder with a sweetheart neckline and some lace half sleeves. Fitted at the top in plain material and lace and then there's a bow at the waist and it flares out into satin. I'd say I'm about 10lbs off fitting into it perfectly but our actual wedding is going to be a formality abroad next year and then we're having a proper ceremony at home some time after that. So plenty of time to fit into it
I think the diet is working. I've not weighed myself yet but some of my tight clothes feel a bit looser now. I can definitely see a difference in my tummy - whether that's just a reduction in bloating remains to be seen, but it's much less round now. Whilst the SlimFast is only a temporary solution it's really helping me learn about portion control for the future. I can't believe that salad was 600 calories! I'd have eaten something like that as a snack before. The shakes are really filling me up and I've managed to avoid picking at things between meals which was a huge downfall of mine.
Your dress sounds amazing (I hope there will be pictures at some point!) and feeling your clothes get looser is the best thing ever if you´re trying to lose weight. Less fat or less bloat: if you keep looking after your body the best you can it won´t be coming back so who cares what it was
Sunflower_
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Dress sounds gorgeous I went for a satin, short 50's number with lace sleeves. I absolutely loved it. (Thanks LaMa!).
How are you finding slimfast? I think they are really chalky..
I went for a satin, short 50's number with lace sleeves. I absolutely loved it. (Thanks LaMa!). How are you finding slimfast? I think they are really chalky..
LessOfJess
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I've already taken some before pictures, I'm going to post them when I've made enough progress to post some during photos as well None in the dress yet - I felt a bit deflated after the reception it got! That sounds absolutely beautiful Sunflower.
I like the SlimFast. Then again, I'm not picky which is part of my weight problem lol. I prefer the chocolate flavour. I don't have a blender so I use a fork as a whisk. To me they taste similar to a generic milkshake but thicker. Nothing remarkable but not intolerable either. I'm happy that I can just grab a shake without having to prepare food. Sometimes I get carried away when I make meals and the portions are just way too big.
None in the dress yet - I felt a bit deflated after the reception it got! That sounds absolutely beautiful Sunflower. I like the SlimFast. Then again, I'm not picky which is part of my weight problem lol. I prefer the chocolate flavour. I don't have a blender so I use a fork as a whisk. To me they taste similar to a generic milkshake but thicker. Nothing remarkable but not intolerable either. I'm happy that I can just grab a shake without having to prepare food. Sometimes I get carried away when I make meals and the portions are just way too big.
I totally get that
I hate prepping but when I do the chances of me sticking to decent food are so much better! I tried slim fast half my life ago but it just didn´t fill me up anywhere near enough to get me through to the next meal. To each their own, I guess LessOfJess
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It's not the healthiest of systems by any means and it definitely wouldn't work long term. I think it's working well for me in terms of creating an initial loss. My calories are much lower now and I've not been hungry which just goes to show how much I was over estimating what I needed throughout the day (although I am currently a lot more sedentary than most people on here).
Yesterday's diary:
Breakfast:
SlimFast shake
Lunch:
Small slice of Daim bar cake
Dinner:
Two chicken breasts and 5 new potatoes
Drinks:
8oz water (I don't know why I keep slipping up with my water)
Can of Tango
Exercise:
4 hours of walking around Ikea (we got some things for our new home!)
Not a brilliant day food wise but still significantly reduced from where I was. My clothes are definitely getting bigger on me, I tried on a top that I've not worn in a couple of weeks and there's actually some extra material in the waist.
Yesterday's diary:
Breakfast:
SlimFast shake
Lunch:
Small slice of Daim bar cake
Dinner:
Two chicken breasts and 5 new potatoes
Drinks:
8oz water (I don't know why I keep slipping up with my water)
Can of Tango
Exercise:
4 hours of walking around Ikea (we got some things for our new home!)
Not a brilliant day food wise but still significantly reduced from where I was. My clothes are definitely getting bigger on me, I tried on a top that I've not worn in a couple of weeks and there's actually some extra material in the waist.
LessOfJess
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I let period cravings and depression get the better of me yesterday.
Breakfast:
SlimFast shake
Lunch:
SlimFast shake
Dinner:
Chicken and bacon salad
Snacks:
Vegetable sushi
KFC icecream ball
Drinks:
Can of Tango
Exercise:
About an hour of walking (yep, more bargain hunting!)
I'm sitting here now with a glass of water because I'm going to shrivel up if I keep neglecting my fluid intake like this. I think I'm slipping because my partner has stolen my water bottle for whilst he's at work but I have glasses and mugs so that's no excuse.
The icecream was delicious. I do somewhat regret it now since I'd already hit 1400 calories for the day. Mostly, though, I'm just proud of myself for getting out of bed. It can be very hard to do anything when a depressive episode hits so I think I did well in getting out to look for things for the house.
We're pretty much set up with the important things now and just need a couple of big bits. It's been an extra expense since where we are now provides all of the necessities and where we're moving too obviously doesn't! Although the previous owner has left us some wardrobes that are beautiful and in good condition. It has been nice getting to choose our own items and colour schemes though and I've found the cutest painting for our room. It's like a rustic forest sign with animals on it.
Breakfast:
SlimFast shake
Lunch:
SlimFast shake
Dinner:
Chicken and bacon salad
Snacks:
Vegetable sushi
KFC icecream ball
Drinks:
Can of Tango
Exercise:
About an hour of walking (yep, more bargain hunting!)
I'm sitting here now with a glass of water because I'm going to shrivel up if I keep neglecting my fluid intake like this. I think I'm slipping because my partner has stolen my water bottle for whilst he's at work but I have glasses and mugs so that's no excuse.
The icecream was delicious. I do somewhat regret it now since I'd already hit 1400 calories for the day. Mostly, though, I'm just proud of myself for getting out of bed. It can be very hard to do anything when a depressive episode hits so I think I did well in getting out to look for things for the house.
We're pretty much set up with the important things now and just need a couple of big bits. It's been an extra expense since where we are now provides all of the necessities and where we're moving too obviously doesn't! Although the previous owner has left us some wardrobes that are beautiful and in good condition. It has been nice getting to choose our own items and colour schemes though and I've found the cutest painting for our room. It's like a rustic forest sign with animals on it.
LessOfJess
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Same here! What sort of colour schemes do you like? And thankyou so much
Breakfast:
SlimFast shake
Lunch:
SlimFast shake
Dinner:
Chicken, bacon and stuffing sandwich
Snacks:
Chicken salad
Nature valley bar
Calories:
(about) 1300
Drinks:
24oz of water
Today my partner told me that I look slimmer, especially in my legs and hips I think I'm a bit harsh on myself when I look in the mirror. I just keep comparing myself to how I looked before - and let's be honest, a childless, under-eating young person with a gym addiction is going to look a lot different to a stressed new mum in her mid-twenties. No amount of dieting will change how different my lifestyle and physiology are now. But I know that I can still look my best if I try hard enough!
I'm not sure whether to weigh myself or not. I know that my clothes are definitely looser but I'm afraid that I'll have actually gained weight or only lost a tiny bit. At the same time I'd love to track my progress!
Breakfast:
SlimFast shake
Lunch:
SlimFast shake
Dinner:
Chicken, bacon and stuffing sandwich
Snacks:
Chicken salad
Nature valley bar
Calories:
(about) 1300
Drinks:
24oz of water
Today my partner told me that I look slimmer, especially in my legs and hips
I think I'm a bit harsh on myself when I look in the mirror. I just keep comparing myself to how I looked before - and let's be honest, a childless, under-eating young person with a gym addiction is going to look a lot different to a stressed new mum in her mid-twenties. No amount of dieting will change how different my lifestyle and physiology are now. But I know that I can still look my best if I try hard enough!I'm not sure whether to weigh myself or not. I know that my clothes are definitely looser but I'm afraid that I'll have actually gained weight or only lost a tiny bit. At the same time I'd love to track my progress!
Very true. I sincerely hope that not going back to under-eating is high on your list of priorities. For yourself mainly, because your body needs nutrients to stay healthy for many years to come and have the energy to do fun things but also a bit because you now have a kid and food habits are formed early. Your little one needs to see her parents share regular, healthy meals with her to form an idea of what´s normal behavior around food.
(Right now I live with maybe 75% white, 20% spring-leaf green and 5% gold; judge me!
My apartment is darker than I´d like so I needed something to make it feel brighter.)LessOfJess
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Absolutely not! I've learned my lesson. I think my lowest was 112lbs at 18 years old - and I wasn't much shorter than I am now. I was eating a packet of crisps and a carton of juice a day. It was no good for me, I kept fainting everywhere and looked terrible. The under-eating came from a place of thinking that I didn't deserve to look after myself. I'm not in that place anymore
I absolutely agree with you on the point about setting an example with food. Little one is already eating some solids so she needs that stability. Her dad's more of a grazer - he'll eat several small things throughout the day rather than set meals, and once we started living together I fell into that habit too. He's got a naturally very high metabolism though and I haven't so I've gone back to set meals.
My partner suggested weighing myself infrequently so that I see better progress when I do take a peek at the numbers. I think that's a good idea but it may drive me crackers lol!
It seems like my mummy tummy is the last thing to budge. I can already see a big reduction in my waist and hips but my belly itself is still sort of hanging there. I know it's not loose skin or stretched muscle because it feels like the rest of my fat. Perhaps that will only shift once I manage to get myself into a gym.
I've always had such a weird reaction to changes in my lifestyle. My body both piles on the pounds and then drops them very quickly. It's good in some ways but very few people believe me that I can sometimes put on or lose half a stone in a week. I should have way more stretchmarks than I do so I'm really thankful for my genetics!
I absolutely agree with you on the point about setting an example with food. Little one is already eating some solids so she needs that stability. Her dad's more of a grazer - he'll eat several small things throughout the day rather than set meals, and once we started living together I fell into that habit too. He's got a naturally very high metabolism though and I haven't so I've gone back to set meals.
My partner suggested weighing myself infrequently so that I see better progress when I do take a peek at the numbers. I think that's a good idea but it may drive me crackers lol!
It seems like my mummy tummy is the last thing to budge. I can already see a big reduction in my waist and hips but my belly itself is still sort of hanging there. I know it's not loose skin or stretched muscle because it feels like the rest of my fat. Perhaps that will only shift once I manage to get myself into a gym.
I've always had such a weird reaction to changes in my lifestyle. My body both piles on the pounds and then drops them very quickly. It's good in some ways but very few people believe me that I can sometimes put on or lose half a stone in a week. I should have way more stretchmarks than I do so I'm really thankful for my genetics!
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