Curvie Girlie
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Awwwww! I love this! And he's right--you're beautiful. Glad Dave can vocalize that fact. You're doing great, Kez! Keep it up!
Kez tries again!!!
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Awwwww! I love this! And he's right--you're beautiful. Glad Dave can vocalize that fact. You're doing great, Kez! Keep it up!
kezzypear
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Hey.
I've had a BAD 2 days with being healthy! Not like earlier in the week, when I gave myself 2 days 'off', for finishing exams! These past 2 days I sort of lost focus, and, especially yesterday evening, I had a bit of a binge at work
I have got to try harder this week!
Goals to help me do this:
1) Record calories on here every day EVEN IF I have another binge and am terribly embarrassed about it!!
2) Exercise 4 times this week (I've got the time as I work evenings so there's no excuse!)
3) Take lots of healthy food to work every day, or buy break food before work starts.
4) Record calorie expenditure more accurately. (Usually I just assume that I burn 2000 + any extra exercise. But now I am working I burn more than that, and I want to have a better idea!)
I've had a BAD 2 days with being healthy! Not like earlier in the week, when I gave myself 2 days 'off', for finishing exams! These past 2 days I sort of lost focus, and, especially yesterday evening, I had a bit of a binge at work
I have got to try harder this week!
Goals to help me do this:
1) Record calories on here every day EVEN IF I have another binge and am terribly embarrassed about it!!
2) Exercise 4 times this week (I've got the time as I work evenings so there's no excuse!)
3) Take lots of healthy food to work every day, or buy break food before work starts.
4) Record calorie expenditure more accurately. (Usually I just assume that I burn 2000 + any extra exercise. But now I am working I burn more than that, and I want to have a better idea!)
kezzypear
New member
I just weighed and it says 154 again!! That's terrible. I KNOW I cannot have put on 3 lbs of fat this week! I have not been THAT bad!! My only REALLY bad day was yesterday. So I guess it must be water weight/salt/food in transit?!
I don't know, but I can't bear to change my ticker! I'll give it a couple of really good 'good' days, and weigh again, and see how it goes.
Oh. 2 more things I have to do this week- REALLY focus on drinking lots, its SO hard at work!! And also focus on getting fibre- that should help my weight drop back down!
And I'll take measurements tomorrow (don't have time now!) and see if I've made any progress in that direction in the last month.
I don't know, but I can't bear to change my ticker! I'll give it a couple of really good 'good' days, and weigh again, and see how it goes.
Oh. 2 more things I have to do this week- REALLY focus on drinking lots, its SO hard at work!! And also focus on getting fibre- that should help my weight drop back down!
And I'll take measurements tomorrow (don't have time now!) and see if I've made any progress in that direction in the last month.
kezzypear
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Oh my god. So, it HAS been a month. A whole month of posting in here (almost) every day, a whole month of meticulously recording EVERYTHING I put in my mouth, a whole month of making time for exercise even during my busiest exam period, and depriving myself of all that chocolate etc that usually helps me get through those stressful times! It has been a whole month of this crap, and apart from a very few exceptions (including the last few days) I have been ABSOLUTELY good and healthy, and for what?
I weigh EXACTLY the same today as I did this time last month.
I struggle to see the point, I really do! It seems my body is determined to weigh exactly the same whether I eat what I want, or attempt to be healthy. I can't even call it a plateau as I haven't even STARTED losing again!
I weigh EXACTLY the same today as I did this time last month.
I struggle to see the point, I really do! It seems my body is determined to weigh exactly the same whether I eat what I want, or attempt to be healthy. I can't even call it a plateau as I haven't even STARTED losing again!
Sunshine8z40
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Aww, that is really really frustrating, but you've definitely made some great life choices - making a healthier you. Which of course probably doesn't help much right now. Maybe it's time to assess what you're doing and try to figure out why it's not working? Have you built any muscle that has replaced fat? Maybe you weigh the same but still look better because of that?
Try to stay positive
~Nicole~
Try to stay positive
~Nicole~
indiansummer
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Awwww Kez, reading your post from teh day of the last exam made me SOOOOO excited about tomora!!
You have done BRILLIANTLY this month, exam stress and healthy lifestyles are not easy to run together, but you did it, and you should be proud.
The scales may not be moving the way you hope, but the post about how much better you felt in the gym shows your hard work is having a positive effect. When do you retake your measurements?
Really hope the scales start to move for you soon, but dont let a number take anything away from your great work
Congrats again on finishing exams, and WHOOOO at sorting out your trip, bet you cant wait
Big Hugs,
Kato xxx
You have done BRILLIANTLY this month, exam stress and healthy lifestyles are not easy to run together, but you did it, and you should be proud.
The scales may not be moving the way you hope, but the post about how much better you felt in the gym shows your hard work is having a positive effect. When do you retake your measurements?
Really hope the scales start to move for you soon, but dont let a number take anything away from your great work
Congrats again on finishing exams, and WHOOOO at sorting out your trip, bet you cant wait
Big Hugs,
Kato xxx
Hi,
Its really difficult and stressfull going through exams, so don't get down hearted.
You will have some time off from the exams during the summer and you can concentrate on loosing those inches instead of passing all those exams.
Stick with it and you will see results.
Good luck.
Its really difficult and stressfull going through exams, so don't get down hearted.
You will have some time off from the exams during the summer and you can concentrate on loosing those inches instead of passing all those exams.
Stick with it and you will see results.
Good luck.
Cannon 2006
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Kez, I have three points for you.
1. I am sure those 3 pounds aren't real weight. It'll come back off.
2. Keep doing the right things and the weight will take care of itself.
3. Be forewarned. You're into that last bit of weight and your body is going to fight you on it. This book is a great source of info
1. I am sure those 3 pounds aren't real weight. It'll come back off.
2. Keep doing the right things and the weight will take care of itself.
3. Be forewarned. You're into that last bit of weight and your body is going to fight you on it. This book is a great source of info
kezzypear
New member
Thanks everyone!
So, I have thrown away my scales!! (More accurately, given them to Dave to take care of for me!!)
I have done this for several reasons...
1) They are crap anyway, cost me about £4, and they are inaccurate and hard to read.
2) I have to leave uni in one month and go back to live with my parents in one month, and my mum has some really good scales so I'll be able to start weighing again accurately then.
3) I hate getting so hung up on the number on the scale when I REALLY AM seeing a difference, both in my fitness levels and the looseness of my jeans! My main goals now are getting fit for my trip, and developing healthy habits to stick to for life! Although I'd love to lose my chub, that is honestly secondary to these things.
4) There's a scale at the gym, so I can still weigh if I want/need to.
So, I have thrown away my scales!! (More accurately, given them to Dave to take care of for me!!)
I have done this for several reasons...
1) They are crap anyway, cost me about £4, and they are inaccurate and hard to read.
2) I have to leave uni in one month and go back to live with my parents in one month, and my mum has some really good scales so I'll be able to start weighing again accurately then.
3) I hate getting so hung up on the number on the scale when I REALLY AM seeing a difference, both in my fitness levels and the looseness of my jeans! My main goals now are getting fit for my trip, and developing healthy habits to stick to for life! Although I'd love to lose my chub, that is honestly secondary to these things.
4) There's a scale at the gym, so I can still weigh if I want/need to.
kezzypear
New member
Kez's Shepherdess Pie Recipe
To make the bottom layer...
Sautee one chopped red onion, one chopped corgette, some crushed garlic and a few strips ginger in a tiny splash olive oil.
Add one tin tomatoes, some tomato puree, one tin washed broad beans, and one tin washed chick peas.
Season with salt and pepper, basil, chilli powder and dried chillis (fresh would be better I guess!) and the juice of half a lemon.
Simmer gently so it gets a bit thick.
At the same time, be making the top layer
Peel and chop 2 sweet potatos, one normal potato, and 2 big parsnips.
Boil til soft, then mash roughly with a big splash of milk (no butter!)
Put it together
In a big casserole dish thing, spread out the beans on the bottom, and the mash on the top. Top with crushed seed mix, and mozzerella (don't be too generous!) and grill for a few minutes to make a lovely crispy cheesy top.
Makes 6 portions, each only 300 cals!
To make the bottom layer...
Sautee one chopped red onion, one chopped corgette, some crushed garlic and a few strips ginger in a tiny splash olive oil.
Add one tin tomatoes, some tomato puree, one tin washed broad beans, and one tin washed chick peas.
Season with salt and pepper, basil, chilli powder and dried chillis (fresh would be better I guess!) and the juice of half a lemon.
Simmer gently so it gets a bit thick.
At the same time, be making the top layer
Peel and chop 2 sweet potatos, one normal potato, and 2 big parsnips.
Boil til soft, then mash roughly with a big splash of milk (no butter!)
Put it together
In a big casserole dish thing, spread out the beans on the bottom, and the mash on the top. Top with crushed seed mix, and mozzerella (don't be too generous!) and grill for a few minutes to make a lovely crispy cheesy top.
Makes 6 portions, each only 300 cals!
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kezzypear
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Journal for 28/05
Dinner
1.5 portions shepherdess pie with salad 455
Glass white wine 80
Tea
Pitta bread with salsa 205
Trail mix 88
Cherry muller light 105
Banana and 2 plums 122
Choc chip cereal bar 95
Hot choc 40
Supper
8 mini chinese chicken kebabs with salad 296
Bag Mars planets 178
Glass white wine 80
Total calorie intake = 1744
Calorie expenditure = 2600
(Even though no official exercise. I worked this out using I am very surprised how many calories I apparently burn just by stacking shelves at work!! )
Calorie deficit = 1744-2600 = -856
Dinner
1.5 portions shepherdess pie with salad 455
Glass white wine 80
Tea
Pitta bread with salsa 205
Trail mix 88
Cherry muller light 105
Banana and 2 plums 122
Choc chip cereal bar 95
Hot choc 40
Supper
8 mini chinese chicken kebabs with salad 296
Bag Mars planets 178
Glass white wine 80
Total calorie intake = 1744
Calorie expenditure = 2600
(Even though no official exercise. I worked this out using I am very surprised how many calories I apparently burn just by stacking shelves at work!!
)Calorie deficit = 1744-2600 = -856
Hi,
I had cottage pie last week and put it in my diary, and someone asked "what on earth is that".
Glad to see someone else likes it too (well sheperds/cottage pie, more or less the same ).
Like you, I get fed up looking at the scales. The ones I have at home read about 3kg different to the ones at work, so I just use them to make sure I am still moving in the right direction and also make sure I am not loosing too much (I wish ) or too little.
Keep up the good work.
I had cottage pie last week and put it in my diary, and someone asked "what on earth is that".
Glad to see someone else likes it too (well sheperds/cottage pie, more or less the same
).Like you, I get fed up looking at the scales. The ones I have at home read about 3kg different to the ones at work, so I just use them to make sure I am still moving in the right direction and also make sure I am not loosing too much (I wish
) or too little.Keep up the good work.
Sunshine8z40
New member
Hey!
Great job! Like you said, even work, or daily activities count as burning calories, and I'll bet stacking shelves is quite a daily workout in itself
~nicole~
Great job! Like you said, even work, or daily activities count as burning calories, and I'll bet stacking shelves is quite a daily workout in itself
~nicole~
pinkydolly
New member
Realise that u like indian food.
When u r in Singapore next year, be sure to check out Banana Leaf Apollo restaurant in Little India. Highly recommended.
When u r in Singapore next year, be sure to check out Banana Leaf Apollo restaurant in Little India. Highly recommended.
kezzypear
New member
Hi,
I had cottage pie last week and put it in my diary, and someone asked "what on earth is that".
Glad to see someone else likes it too (well sheperds/cottage pie, more or less the same
Mmm but this one is meat free for all the veggies out there!!! And the meat eaters too, we don't need to eat meat at EVERY meal, and this is SO tasty I felt I had to share it!! (and just write it down so I can remember for next time lol!)
Hey!
Great job! Like you said, even work, or daily activities count as burning calories, and I'll bet stacking shelves is quite a daily workout in itself
~nicole~
I worked out that on an average work day I burn 500 cals more than a non- work day. So from now on I'm gonna count my basic calories (before exercise) on a normal day as 2000, as I have been, and on a work day, 2500. These are pretty good averages, and saves me working it out individually every day!
Oooh thanks!!
This made me laugh!!! Thanks Sunny
kezzypear
New member
Hey diary buddies!!
So, yesterday was my first day off from work for 5 days!! My boyfriend says I am a workaholic, I only gave myself one day off after my last final exam, and I have been back at Tesco since then! I’m just thinking about the money
So, I really enjoyed my day off, and although I REALLY should have spent it spring cleaning, instead I did, well, nothing!! I dossed around on the internet and watching telly in the morning, then I spent the afternoon asleep, and in the gym, then I went to Dave’s in the evening for dinner, and we watched telly, then Superman Returns, which I thought was a great movie!! (I’m a sucker for a bit of superman)
Also watched this program called How to Look Good Naked, which I LOVE watching!! It is so affirming and confidence-building, it's great!!
Journal for 29/05
Breakfast
Muller healthy balance yogurt 170
Lunch
Pitta pizza (made with salsa and mozerella) with grilled peppers and tomatos, and 5 mini chinese chicken kebabs 578
OJ 80
Homemade smoothie (1 banana, 4 plums and a small glass of milk, blended) 180
Snack
Choc chip cereal bar 95
Dinner
Roast (veggie sausages, roasties, stuffing, veg etc) 488
Homemade bread and butter pudding 400?
Total calorie intake = 1991
Exercise
Gym 1 hour (5 mins warmup on bike, 20 mins treadmill (week 3 session 2 couch to 5k) 15 mins various weight machines (as heavy as I could handle!), 15 mins cross trainer, 5 mins cool down walk (home from gym!), and 5 mins stretches) -500 cals
Calorie deficit = 1991-2500 = -509
Verdict
A lot of food! It would have been great it wasn't for that pudding!! Never mind, I still had a decent deficit. I'll try harder to keep my calories lower today!!
It'll be hard coz am at work like usual! I'll aim for 1600.
So, yesterday was my first day off from work for 5 days!! My boyfriend says I am a workaholic, I only gave myself one day off after my last final exam, and I have been back at Tesco since then! I’m just thinking about the money
So, I really enjoyed my day off, and although I REALLY should have spent it spring cleaning, instead I did, well, nothing!! I dossed around on the internet and watching telly in the morning, then I spent the afternoon asleep, and in the gym, then I went to Dave’s in the evening for dinner, and we watched telly, then Superman Returns, which I thought was a great movie!! (I’m a sucker for a bit of superman)
Also watched this program called How to Look Good Naked, which I LOVE watching!! It is so affirming and confidence-building, it's great!!
Journal for 29/05
Breakfast
Muller healthy balance yogurt 170
Lunch
Pitta pizza (made with salsa and mozerella) with grilled peppers and tomatos, and 5 mini chinese chicken kebabs 578
OJ 80
Homemade smoothie (1 banana, 4 plums and a small glass of milk, blended) 180
Snack
Choc chip cereal bar 95
Dinner
Roast (veggie sausages, roasties, stuffing, veg etc) 488
Homemade bread and butter pudding 400?
Total calorie intake = 1991
Exercise
Gym 1 hour (5 mins warmup on bike, 20 mins treadmill (week 3 session 2 couch to 5k) 15 mins various weight machines (as heavy as I could handle!), 15 mins cross trainer, 5 mins cool down walk (home from gym!), and 5 mins stretches) -500 cals
Calorie deficit = 1991-2500 = -509
Verdict
A lot of food! It would have been great it wasn't for that pudding!! Never mind, I still had a decent deficit. I'll try harder to keep my calories lower today!!
It'll be hard coz am at work like usual! I'll aim for 1600.
kezzypear
New member
Hey Fel!
Just saw this and wanted to say if you don't know that if you hit the preview button just scroll down and the post is still there and you can change it and submit it still
