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Eloise

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Once again I'm back on a diet but this time I have will power (something I usually lack) My daughter is nearly 2 so I think its about time I took my health and my weight seriously if I want to be that yummy mummy standing at the school gates!
My goal is to lose a total of 60 pounds which will take me down to 119 pounds, which is about right for my tiny 4ft 11" height.
Ok so my diet actually started last week so I'll just give a quick overview of how it went.
I have set myself a daily calorie intake of 1360, which I didnt go over at all. I also did 30 minutes of exercise on my stepper machine (about 3800 steps) from Monday to Friday and on the Sunday. I always follow the steps with a few crunches.
All in all week one went really well and I lost 5 POUNDS

WEEK 2
MONDAY~
Today I was already faced with my first hurdle when my fiance kindly decided to take us to a drive through Mcdonalds :drool5:. It was around 1 in the afternoon and as we went out early I hadnt yet eaten so there was a big risk that I would order the entire menu and then feel awful about it immediately. Luckily will power kicked in and I ordered just six chicken nuggets coming in at 250 calories (barely touching my daily alowance) and once I got home I made myself a small salad. The rest of the day I was good too.
Daily Calorie Allowance: 1360
Total Calorie intake for the day: 1345 :)
Exercise: Steps and crunches

TUESDAY~
I went to see a friend today, she has 2 children and her Son is the same age as my daughter. I often go round there for lunch and a catch up while the kids play. She found it totally hilarious that I was reading her bread packaging to find out how many calories were in each slice whilst she was making the sandwiches! Once again another good day, I had a chicken salad for dinner and some low fat snacks throughout the day. I did have a cheeky energy drink coming in at 120 calories (empty calories I know but I love them!)
Daily Calorie Allowance: 1360
Total Calorie intake for the day: 1123 :)
Excercise: Steps and crunches
 
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WEDNESDAY~
I went out early once again this morning so didnt eat a thing till about 1.30, I have really got to stop doing that because I could end up making some really bad choices about what I eat if i'm absolutely starving. I bought my daughter lunch in a cafe while i sipped on a bottle of water, I suppose I could have eaten from there but how could I be sure of the calories? So far today I have eaten 3 Ryvitas with extra light soft cheese, an apple and a packet of low fat crisps. Surprisingly I'm actually quite full! I plan to have another salad tonight I really enjoy it and as the weather has been so warm today the last thing I feel like doing is being stuck in a hot kitchen.
Tiffany is having a nap now so I am going to get on with some washing before making her dinner. Once she is bathed and in bed I'll do my usual 45 minute workout and then .........................arrrrrrrrr I can relax with a nice glass of (yep you guessed it) WATER!
I'll be back to edit this post later and note down my daily calorie intake
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I'm back having just finished a 45 minute workout. Getting frustrated because already the intense 30 minutes on my stepper makes me sweat buckets but just doesnt make me feel out of breathe (I love that feeling after a workout) So I think I might invest in an excercise bike and follow the steps with a 30 minute cycle.
Total calorie intake for the day: 781 ~ Yep I'm shocked too! I will have a light snack in a minute because I think thats a bit low.
 
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Advice needed??????????

THURSDAY~
Hi all, I think I have had an ok day today (havent added up my calories yet) but I have felt a bit .....(sigh) fed up. Not sure why though, however I have managed to make good food choices, which is probably due to the fact that all my kitchen contains is fruit and veg! if there had been any cookies in the cupboard I'm sure I would have caved in.
If I lose weight at a steady pace I should reach my goal by December, right now that just seems so far away but whats keeping me going is knowing the guilt I would feel if December comes along and I had already given up and still as fat as I am now! For once I want to be proud to have my photo taken with my daughter on Christmas day, PLEASE DONT LET ME GIVE UP, I HAVE TO DO THIS! I have been on many diets since having my daughter and never reached a goal weight, now I'm at my heaviest and face my biggest challenge to date but this time I really really want my slim figure back!
Anyway (sorry for the rant) now to add up the calories! :toetap05:
Daily calorie allowance: 1300
Total calorie intake today: 936 ~ hmm advice needed, is it ok to keep eating a couple of hundred calories under what is reccomended? will it have a negative affect on my weight loss? I know I wont starve at my weight and I genuinly feel full even on the days I undereat slightly. Any helpful info would be greatly appreciated :confused:
 
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It can have a negative effect on your health in the long term but the occasional day under shouldn't be a problem :)
 
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Trusylver said:
It can have a negative effect on your health in the long term but the occasional day under shouldn't be a problem :)
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Thank you, its generally during the week that I tend to undereat but on the weekend I eat the maximum of my allowance. I think if I do my best to fit in breakfast during the week then it should put me on track. I know how important breakfast is but by the time I find a minute to myself its already lunch time. Thanks for the info my mind is at rest now. :)
 
My poor little girl :(

FRIDAY
I got my daughter up this morning, she had her usual beaker of milk then sicked up all over herself. I gave her some dry toast for breakfast and she didnt even keep that down, I think she has a 24 hour bug or something. So far I have bathed her twice and spent the rest of he morning scrubbing the carpet. Needless to say I havent felt much like eating! :puke:

Anyway, she is having a nap now so I just made myself a small salad, I dont want to eat around her because the doctor has advised I just give her lots of water and leave her somach empty, she loves her food and I feel awful leaving her hungry as it is without rubbing it in her face that im eating! I think if she goes the rest of the day without being sick I will try her with some more dry toast because there is no way she will sleep tonight on an empty stomach!
Sorry to go on about sick! lol if any mummys out there have any extra advice for me I would be more than happy to hear it. She is a bit grumpy in herself but dosn't have a temperature, she is 2 in July :(
 
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Hey I have a son who is 2. I also have 2 other kids 5 and 8. About your baby being sick I'm not sure where your from but in the US we have stuff called pedialyte. Its a drink that is supposed to help kids from getting dehydrated when the can't eat or drink. It has some vitamins and things in it too to help ease the sick feeling. I hope your baby starts to feel better soon I know its tough seeing them like that. Maybe later if she isn't still getting sick she could try some crackers or something. I'm sorry I know not much will make you feel better right now but hopefully soon she will start to feel better.
 
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Hey I have a son who is 2. I also have 2 other kids 5 and 8. About your baby being sick I'm not sure where your from but in the US we have stuff called pedialyte. Its a drink that is supposed to help kids from getting dehydrated when the can't eat or drink. It has some vitamins and things in it too to help ease the sick feeling. I hope your baby starts to feel better soon I know its tough seeing them like that. Maybe later if she isn't still getting sick she could try some crackers or something. I'm sorry I know not much will make you feel better right now but hopefully soon she will start to feel better.
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Hey, thank you Candy. I'm from the UK and we have something similar over here call dyralite. I hadnt even thought about that! I will pop to the pharmacist and get some for her because I remember my mum giving it to me when I was a child and it does everything you said. At least then I know she will stay hydrated and be getting the vitamins she needs as she wont be eating. I hope it passes, its just horrible seeing your kids sick isnt it! I wish it was me instead (mind you if its a bug it may well be me tommorow! lol) I have been using antibacterial gel on my hands and making hubby use it too so the germs dont spread and Tiffany gets better as soon as possible.
Thank you for the advice I really appreciate it! :)
 
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FRIDAY (continued from above)
My daughter Tiffany thankfully hasnt been sick anymore since this morning but she is definately not herself, she is sooooo quiet and sleepy. I'll be keeping a close eye on her tonight and she'll be sleeping with me on the sofa which means I might not workout tonight, I have to have my ipod on to motivate me and I wont hear her cry if I do (which isnt usually a problem because she sleeps so well once she is in her cot usually). Anyway as much as I dont want to interupt my routine she comes first, she is one of those that just wants cuddles with mummy when shes poorly and I've got plenty for her!
I've been very good today but I just know I have undereaten again, but im not getting hung up on it. At the end of the day its just a number and if I feel full then why stuff myself?
Lets add up the calories :toetap05:
Total calorie intake for the day: 907 ~ thats not bad, and I might even have some fruit later so should be spot on. :jump:
 
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SATURDAY
argh!! bad day today and feel crap about it! technically I havent gone over my calorie allowance but I had a chicken kebab! WITH GARLIC SAUCE!!! I have still only hit about 1200 calories but I wish I had a salad instead :(

Also, Tiffany is still ill so I cant do my workout she is asleep next to me on the sofa bless her, I have been so worried about her that I called the nurse out who reckons this bug will pass in a day or two.

Feel so annoyed at myself, I will be super good tomorrow because its weigh day on monday :banghead:
 
Encouragement needed!

SUNDAY
I have been super good today as promised after having that kebab yesterday, I havent reached my allowance of calories yet but im getting hungry so I will make myself something in a minute. Today I have had a banana, an apple, a salad, a low fat packet of crisps and a weight watchers cake bar. I have also switched to the sugar free version of red bull (red bull is my major vice) the original is around 120 calories but the sugar free is just 8! it has taken a few days to get used to and there is a slight difference in taste but i'm liking it :Angel_anim:

So its weigh day tomorrow, i'm a little worried even though i havent actually eaten too much I just panic!

I face another big challenged tomorrow. Its my step mums birthday so we are all going out for a meal.........In my favourite restaurant!!!!!
I have being planning in my head how I want things to go. So I will have a lean steak with lots of vegetables, yep! NO chips NO creamy sauce because then it will be quite a healthy meal without having to have the "shes obviously on a diet salad"!!! I will skip the starter which will be easy for me but also I am skipping the dessert, which is slighty harder as the family are all slim and still get away with eating the largest most chocolate covered pudding on the menu and yes i WILL just sit there with nothing because I cant afford to give myself "treats" this early on in my diet and writing it here means i'm more likely to stick to it. I will have a glass of wine, just one (eek that will be hard)
So any words of encouragment/advice are VERY greatly appreciated :willy_nilly:
 
Heey sounds like you've done really well today :D and it was a really good idea to switch to the sugar free version small things make a big change!
I'm sure the scale will show a loss tomorrow, if not don't worry about it, your eating healthier and improving your quality of life thats all that matters and it will go down if you carry on how your going :)
And I know how you feel with the meal things, I'm usually one who thinks who cares its a special occasion but it doesn't have to be all about food and you'll feel so much better after when you know you haven't stuffed yourself.
Good Luck!
 
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Heey sounds like you've done really well today :D and it was a really good idea to switch to the sugar free version small things make a big change!
I'm sure the scale will show a loss tomorrow, if not don't worry about it, your eating healthier and improving your quality of life thats all that matters and it will go down if you carry on how your going :)
And I know how you feel with the meal things, I'm usually one who thinks who cares its a special occasion but it doesn't have to be all about food and you'll feel so much better after when you know you haven't stuffed yourself.
Good Luck!
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Thanks for your post Kirsty, thats exactly what I'm like on special occasions and its so hard when those around you are not dieting but I really dont want to walk away from the restaurant feeling gutted because food just isnt worth it! its JUST food and I can easily feel just as full with a healthy option rather than piggin out.
My birthday is also coming up soon (31st of May) and its my 21st so thats going to be 10 times harder than tomorrow! My fiance is taking me for a posh meal but im still sure I can make good choices if I just think about how I want to look the next time my birthday comes around, fingers crossed! ;)
 
Hi, its been a few days since I updated so heres a catch up!
My weekly weigh-in on Monday morning showed a loss of 2 pounds (yay!)
The meal out for my step mums birthday on Monday went ok-ish :( but despite resisting having a pudding I did however have a starter, BIG main course and probably a few too many glasses of wine! ooops! :cheers2:
So i did leave the restaurant feeling extremely guilty and didnt eat for the rest of the day.

Tuesday was the start of hubby's week off work (which I had a feeling would mess things up for me)
My sister has just had her second baby and I have been eager to go see her so we made the 200 mile journey to go visit her, its was so nice to spend a few days with her but wow! its so hard to stick to a diet when your away from home! I am in my own little routine and plan out my meals before I eat them, I dont have anything massively high in calories in my kitchen. For the time I stayed with my sister I basically ate what she gave me which wasnt always healthy (just for the record my sister is one of those totally lucky people who has 2 kids and has remained a uk size 6-8 yet seems to survive on chocolate!) We arrived back home today and I fully intend on getting straight back into my healthy eating routine tomorrow and surprisingly cant wait to workout! I will work so hard for the next three days to try and get any weight off that I may have gained in the last 4 days, I will be satisfied if on monday I weigh the same as I did last week but a loss would be great (however, extremely doubtful) :newangel:
 
I have been so bored today! I actually didnt do anything worth mentioning on here!
I have had a good day (food wise) eaten lots of fruit and veg and have drunk so much water today. At about 10pm I done 30 minutes on my mini stepper and it took all my energy! I cant belive how much of an affect it has if you go just three days without exercise because I am shattered now and im used to doing more than 30 minutes.:sleeping:

Total calories consumed today: 1249
 
It was weigh day today and I actually lost a pound! which is fab as I had such a bad week!
I'm hoping to lose 2 or 3 pounds this week and I am going to work hard to do so. This morning my workout dvd arrived (thought i'd give one a go) and OMG its so hard! I didnt even get through a whole set but I'm hoping as my fitness increases I will be able to. I think I probably did about 20 minutes of the workout and then after a break I did 30 minutes on my stepper. I have eaten well today having a small salad for lunch and a weight watchers meal for dinner, a few healthy snacks in between and loads of water.
Adding up the calories now...........:toetap05:
Total calories consumed today: 1230 :)
 
So here we are on Wednesday and I am having a super SUPER week! I have been eating fantastically and not given in to any temptations and on top of that I have been working out for an hour and a half every evening! Yep after 3 days I'm finally getting to grips with the workout dvd and have managed to complete a whole set for the last 2 days then follow that with 30 minutes on my stepper. I've been sweating buckets and feeling great! I hope my effort shows on the scales on Monday, I want to prove everyone wrong that thinks this is another one of my diets that I'll give up on, it seems not one person is spurring me on this time because they expect me to fail so I'm counting on you guys to be behind me and push me forward ;)

Total calories consumed today: 1138 :party:
 
I havent updated for about a week been so busy, hubby has had some time off work so we have been making the most of it.
Anyway Mondays weigh in went well and I lost 3 pound! im so pleased all the exercise is making a difference, its my birthday next sunday and my mini goal is to lose another 3 pound by then, which means I would have lost a stone!!! yay!
Today so far I have had a jacket potato with tuna mayo and a small side salad in the cafe round the corner, i'm guessing thats around 500 calories?? if anyone knows roughly please let me know :confused: it was quite a large potato and chances are it wasnt low fat mayo. I still think I chose well though as the 4 people I was with all had massive greasy fry ups! mmmmm :drool5:
 
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