A new me! (hopefully, with some help)

WOW!!!


Happy anniversary! Look at what you've done in the last year?!! How things have changed, how you now feel about yourself compared to at the start...all those lovely clothes instead of giant ones!!! Worth all the effort?!? YESSS!!!!!
 
AHi All :)

Yesterday

Breakfast: 50g porridge
Lunch: 50g porridge with bana & a yoghurt with grapes
Dinner: Minestrone soup
Snacks: 5 coffee's, 2 kiwi's pineapple & graze box snacks
Total calories = 1118

Exercise: 100 crunches & 100 bridges

Really busy day and i was just so shattered when i got home. I had dinner, a shower and basically snoozed on the sofa all evening. I kinda feel like i have a mild cold cos i'm sneezing loads and have a cough and an so tired.
I had a good food day and didn't crave anything bad :)

Today

Breakfast: 50g porridge
Lunch: 50g porridge with banana & a yoghurt with grapes
Dinner: Chicken jambalaya soup with 2 small slices of wholemeal toast with light spread
Snacks: 3 coffee's small peice of banana bread (snack box) 1 kiwi, pineapple and another snack box
Total calories = 1293

Exercise: 100 crunches & 100 bridges

I felt slim this morning.......for the first time in what seems like bloody forever :hurray: :hurray: And i have been really good again today. I have argued with myself all afternoon and evening but i have won the arguement and not eaten anything bad.
Dan at work today filled a bowl with crisps at lunchtime and put it in the middle of the table for everyone to share!!!!!! I told him that i was going to tell you guys about him and he said 'yay, Dan the feeder' bless him. Anyway, i was good and didn't have any :)
Mark and Jack went straight down to the theatre again today after work/school so again i have been on my own all evening, i even had to do the food shop AND............i was strong :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: I'm kinda proud with myself today.

I'm still really knackered and feeling rubbish but not as bad as yesterday, glad it's the weekend :) yet another late night.
 
LOL @ Dan the Feeder. I bring cakes in for my bunch at work telling them its my weight loss strategy - to make everyone around me bigger so I look smaller in comparison...they don't complain!!


Well done for avoiding temptation. I wish I could eat porridge twice a day like you - I know it is super filling but don't you just feel like you are eating gloop? I got to the point where I couldn't force it down first thing in the mornign for breakfast even though I knew it would keep me full until lunch easily.
 
Well done Kate on resisting all temptation and being strong once again while Mark is out. In a hurry sweets but just wanted to say I'm very proud of you. Back on track & also feeling slim. WEE HOO!!! Lots and lots of love, xoxoxo Cate
 
Excellent Kate! I'm going to have to get some of your "slim feeling" coming this way!! I'm really happy you are feeling good about your self and are able to resist all the temptations from "Dan the feeder"...I have had several of people on my team come back from the US and they bring lots of US candy...of course some where my favorites (Reeses Peanut butter cups, Hershey's kisses etc) and they bring handfulls to me...and I let them plop them on my desk, and when they aren't looking I find some place else to deposit them (other than my mouth)!!

Keep up the great attitude and choices!


Sarah
 
AHi All :)

Breakfast: 2 small slices of wholemeal toast with light spread and lemon curd
Lunch: 3 breaded chicken strips, lettuce and coleslaw wrap
Dinner: Small bowl of spag bol
Snacks: A coffee and 2 skinny cappuccinos
Total calories = 1277

Exercise: 100 crunches & 100 bridges

I've had a good food day again :) This is the first weekend in ages when i haven't had something that i shouldn't have in bloody ages. I'm pretty pleased with myself :)

My brother came down yesterday and we met up for coffee this morning and while him and my nephew had cake i just had my skinny cappuccino :) I'm getting pretty good at this saying NO lark again :)

Still really tired all the time, had another snooze this afternoon.

We have been invited to a BBQ tomorrow afternoon and i am going to really try hard to be totally awesomely good. I will probably drink too much red wine but i will really try and not eat much.
It's weigh day tomorrow :eek: I will be pleased to have managed to stay the same seeing as i had had such a awful week leading up to my weekend away.
Gonna go for a run in the morning :)

I am going to set myself a target for next week.
I am going to go to the gym straight from work on monday and thursday and go wednesday morning and to my class wednesday evening NO BLOODY EXCUSES!!!!!!

Jjjay I really really love my porridge. It really is comfort food for me. I have felt crappy this week and have pretty much lived on porridge and soup as comfort. It's better than tubs of Ben & Jerry's!!! Now that would be the ultimate comfort food lol.

Cate Yay, i'm really chuffed that i managed to stay away from evil while home alone:) It was bloody hard but i did it! lots and lots of arguing with myself but i won in the end. I can eat something i shouldn't in an instant and then get really angry with myself and punish myself by having more lol really vicious circle huh. It was good to not feel fat, it really was :)

Sarah I suppose it was more a case of me not feeling bulgy and really fat rather than slim. My uniform is a bit looser and more comfy. I have hated that my uniform 'fits' rather than being a sack like it was at the old practice lol.
Dan is lovely and he said the other day that he had stopped bringing 'goodies' in cos i glared at him last time lol Richard is the worse, there is always chocolate in the fridge that he brings in. It waves and whispers at me every time i go in there.
 
Hey Kate,

So glad you are feeling "slim"..or not fat, or buldgy or whatever...you're looking great and I love your new profil pic...you will soon lose your aversion to the camera when you keep up that look! You are rockin it! ! I know exacty what you mean about the feeling of loose clothing...I feel so much more comfortable in loose clothes..not just because it is physically loose, but I think it's also because it's a constant reminder that you've lost weight and gives that little mental boost that hey, I have lost weight! When the clothes fit, it's like...oh now, I haven't made any progress...these are still fitting the way they did when I bought them...this can't be good! I think our brains are out to get us some times!

I'm glad you are enjoying and settling in well to your new practice..it will take some time dear to get back on an even keel with all you have been through...sounds like that's coming dear! Excellent job on the weekend food choices...keep it up girl! :cheers2:


By the way, I'm not going anywhere...you're stuck with me for the duration I think! At the rate I'm going, it will be "awhile" before I reach my goals...so we'll have to stick this out together...I'm counting on you probably more than you are me!


Love ya,


Sarah
 
AMorning all :)

Weigh day today and............I lost 1lb :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

I'm happy with that :)

Jane isn't going running this morning so i am going to go to the gym and try and work like a demon. I think i might run, cycle and go on the cross trainer and do some weights :) Get me lol
 
AJust got back from the gym and i feel awesome!!!!! :hurray: :hurray: There really should be a jumping up and down squealy 'smiley' cos that's how i feel.

Really looking forward to my challenge this week of going to the gym after work :)
 
AHi All :)

Breakfast: 2 small slices of wholemeal toast with light spread and lemon curd
2nd breakfast: 2 small slices of wholemeal toast with mashed banana
Lunch............
Dinner: small bowl of spag bol
Snacks: coffee, small peice of bread pudding & 2 twix's (whoops lol)
Total calories = 1808

Exercise: 15 min walk, 30 min run, 3x12 inner leg abductions, 3x12 outer leg abductions, 3x20 peck fly, 3x12 chest press, 150 reps on the abs machine and finally 10 mins on the cross trainer :)
Calories burnt = 840

I was really chuffed with my 1lb loss this morning. I am only 1lb away from my original target and 5lb from the lowest i had got to earlier this year :)
I had a great time at the gym, i worked really hard :) I had some new grey 3/4 length joggers which i wore.........i shan't be doing that again, they looked like i had wet myself with all the sweating i did lol so when i got home i ordered some of those 3/4 length tights kinda thing, proper running ones in BLACK lol. They will be here on wednesday :) My other joggers are just too big and hot now.

We didn't go to the BBQ. We just kinda couldn't be bothered and i was pleased that Mark wasn't fussed about going cos it ment i didn't waste loads of calories on food and wine.......i wasted it on chocolate instead lol. I figured that i would just do maintenance on sundays as long as i do lots of exercise.

Looking forward to going to the gym after work tomorrow. I have spent all afternoon watching the tennis and putting shed loads of music on my phone for it :)

Sarah Aww thank you for your coment about the profile pic. I actually really like that pic. You are right, there are photos of me that i actually like now which NEVER happened before. I always hated them all!!! Totally agree about the loose clothes making us aware of what we have managed to do. I find now that i have had to get all new clothes and they fit, i forget that i have lost so much all the time. It kinda shocks me when i see myself.
So so glad that you are going nowhere, i would really struggle without you, Cate and Jess.

Here's another pic of me :)

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/image/id/364997/width/350/height/346



 
Hi sweets, 1lb down, blitzing the gym, a week-end of good, healthy food......You are doing so well Kate. Thank you so much for showing me so much love. I can't possibly begin to tell you how important it is to me. We would be lost without you toosweetie. It's really nice what we have going in here. I think many people undervalue the importance of friendship, especially those forged on the Internet. There is no difference. Love you, xoxo Cate
 
Wow! Look at you, Kate!!


Looking beauuuuuuuuuutiful! :biggrin:


Love the new pics! Your new profile pic is gorgeous and, the one with the wine is so lovely!
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Haha, yah - I have the same problem with looking like I had an 'accident' after a lot of running :p I have black sweat pants I always wear, but damn, do they ever got soaked after a good hour+. Fortunately, I'm sequestered in my room with no other eyes on me during/after my running (aside from my puppy), so I don't feel any embarrassment about it, lol
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Good luck on stomping out that 1 remaining pound and hitting your target! Looking forward to more wonderful updates this coming week!
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AHey Kate, beautiful pic with the wine...so artsy and beautiful! Now if you don't like that one too, you need an attitude adjustment!! And on top of that you rocked the gym too! Wow! So glad you are doing so well, and you and Cate are continuing to help me so much on mfp and here...I can't help but lose weight...I count on your support more than you can imagine!! So don't you go anywhere either! :hat:
Keep making those great choices and taking all those good actions". You're leading the way for us baby!!

:hurray::hurray::hurray:

Sarah
 
You look lovely!I love that pic with the wine!!!

Great for the gym!!!!!Great feeling istn it?Makes you think "how did i NOT go all this time"!!!!Its difficult with your job getting to the gym i know so i really wish you feel strong full of energy and manage to get there as planned!!!!

Congrads on your loss!Getting there KATE!!!!!:hurray:

Cant wait fot you getting that 5 pounds off and feeling super about yourself again!

Lots of love Kate!!!
 
AHi All :)

Breakfast: 50g porridge
Lunch: 50g porridge with banana and a yoghurt
Dinner: Small bowl of spag bol
Snacks: 4 coffee's, kiwi, pineapple and a graze box
Total calories = 1327

Exercise: 20 min brisk walk, 30 min run, 12x20 sets of hip abductions and 200 reps on abs machine :hurray: :hurray:
Calories burnt = 705 :)

:hurray: :hurray: I only went and bloody did it!!! :hurray: :hurray:

I made sure i had everything i needed with me so i had no excuse to not go and ya know what, knowing that i was going to the gym straight from work kinda kept me going and i didn't feel knackered by the end of the day :) I am really really pleased that i made the effort and i will definitely make this a regular occurance :) Monday is a good day to go as i picked jack up from the theatre when i finished at 7.45 which gave me about a hour and 15 mins there.

Had a good day at work, i was on reception which was a bit dull, i prefer to nurse but covering people who were on holiday.

Oooooh, seeing as you have all commented on it, the black and white photo was taken at Bec's and Dave's wedding last month and it's champagne not wine lol. Jack actually took it! He took some lovely photo's that day actually of really random stuff while just messing around with the camera (he also managed to delete everything too and mark had to download some recovery thing to get them back, bless him)

Cate How can i not show you love You are extremely lovable :grouphug: It is totally awesome what we have here. I can honestly say that i would never have managed to do what i have done without your love and support. FACT!!!!!! I have spend the last 25 years trying and failing to lose weight and you guys have given me what i needed to do it. I really can't put into words how you have changed my life. Love you Xxx

Greg You truly make me blush :blush5: and lost for words lol which doesn't happen often lol. Thank you so much, yes, it makes me feel like saying 'shut up' but it is good to hear it from someone who has read all my ups and downs and has also gone thru the same thing and experienced the insecurity etc that i have. I just can't stop that little voice in my head shouting 'OMG that sexy greg said i look gorgeous' lol you make me feel like a blushing teenager :smilielol5: Now i've probably made you blush too lol
My new running 'tights' should come tomorrow.....can wait!!! It's really pathetic how excited i am about it :) probably a bit like you and your new treadmill lol

Sarah It's weird, i can't say that i like them but i dont go into total panic mode and delete them anymore, if that makes sence. I have a lot of my life that has no photographic evidence as i deleted every photo of me. I am learning to accept what i look like and i am really trying hard to not be too crytical. I too love the little thing we have going on with MFP it really makes a difference having you guys there to keep me going. I see that you or Cate have done 'under their calories' and it makes me want to do the same. The support you guys give me is just beyond words. It really amazes me that you guys count on my support, my self loathing part can''t stop thinking 'why, what have i done that's of any help' but i know that will make you shout at me so forget i said that lol I'm only to happy to be of any help i can be but you are truly a motivational god in my eyes lol

Jess Aww thank you sweetie :grouphug: Yeah, it is sooooooooo good being back at the gym, i really have missed it. I was so pleased that i managed it after a days work :) i am so back on it. I am gonna get this wobbly body toned if it kills me lol I'm loving being back in the zone, it feels good, i have hated myself recently.

Just wanted to say another huge great big massive Thank you I love you guys, you rock :)

It's really late now and i'm off to bed in a bit (going to the gym has taken up lots of my evening) so i'll catch up on your diaries tomorrow :)
 
Hi Kate. That is such a lovely photo of you with the champagne. Clever Jack. How could he go wrong though, with such a gorgeous lovable Mum! I have very few photos of myself either, as I have destroyed most of them. There is something like a 20 year gap! The only exception really is our Vietnam trip, which I loved so much that I couldn't even get rid of the photos of me taken there, & was also the catalyst for my weight-loss. Darling, we do have such a great thing happening here & I think we all have one another to thank, but we must not give others all the credit. No-one makes us lose weight or exercise or make good, healthy choices. We do it our-selves. We must try to accept that fact that we are all capable and try to give ourselves some credit as well. Love you heaps, xoxo Cate
 
AHi All

Breakfast: 50g porridge
Lunch: Chicken noodle soup & wholemeal bread roll, yoghurt
Dinner: 3 breaded chicken strips, salad, coleslaw and cous cous
Snacks: 4 coffee's, pineapple, 2 kiwi's, rice cake, apple and weetabix cereal bar
Total calories = 1279

Exercise: Rest day.

I have been really hungry today so i'm quite impressed with what i have eaten. I could have quite happily eaten something really bad (there is still time i supose lol) I have also been really achey. The inside of my legs are really sore :( But, it's all good.

My new running 'tights' came today and when i got them out of the bag and held them up i thought 'how the bloody hell am i gonna get my arse in them?!?!???' But.......They fit perfectly, i didn't even have to peel them on, they are great and make my legs look really slim :) They are size 'SMALL' .........a bloody small!!!!!!. I still can't get my head round that!!!! I am use to getting everything in a large or X large!!!!! SMALL!!!!!! wow!!!

I'm going to wear them tomorrow morning when i go to the gym. I am going to TRY and do a 10km run :eek: We'll see how my legs manage!!

I had dinner when i got home from work and then had a nice hot bath to try and ease the aching in my body but i think i had the water too hot cos i felt really weird and have had to lie down. Still feel a bit rubbish. Hopefully i'm not coming down with anything.

Cate Jack is really starting to take an interest in photography. He wants a proper camera with changable lenses. We will see how long this lasts and maybe get together with the family and get him one for christmas. I think he is quite talented. I'm putting a few more photo's he took at the wedding below.
I really can't say that it was mainly me that did this, i know on my own i would have definitely failed as i have my whole adult life. It's the support you guys give me and the fact that i have to tell you if i have a shocking day that makes me do so well (most of the time). I am willing to take 10% of the credit.....You guys have to take the rest lol

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/image/id/365496/width/350/height/263

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A :hurray: :hurray: I DID IT!!!! :hurray: :hurray:

I did it in 65 mins which is about a 10 min mile :) and it was awesome, i didn't struggle at all i just kept going. I usually listen to music but Mark had text me to tell me that our favourite DJ who does the breakfast show on radio 1 is leaving after 8 years and i didn't believe him so i tuned the radio in to find out and ended up listening to his show while i was running and it was great, other than everyone looking at me when i laughed out loud lol.

I am now scoffing my second breakfast........god, i'm soooooo hungry lol
 
AYou are just so awesome girl!!!:hurray::hurray::hurray:

You have officially raised the bar big time!! So glad you are doing so well, and motivating me to push it too! And a Small??!!!! A SMALL!!! Tights?? Oh my freaking God!! I can't believe it!! You go girl!!

I'm sure you will continue to have good results with your choices and motivation...and yes, in my book you have all bragging rights for a long time coming with that awesome 10kk!!!

Keep it up!! Go Kate, go!!

Sarah
 
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