Take a look at some of the before and after photos. Some of them are amazing. You just can't believe that they are the same people and often look 20 years younger
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slimpip
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Haha, thanks Eyckmans, but if I looked 20yrs younger I'd be in nappies lol. But yeah the before and after photos are amazing, such an inspiration.
Wouldn't it be lovely if we could just take a few months off work to go and stay at a health farm? Well ladies, when I win the euromillions, the followers of my diary are gonna be booked in! LOL. x
Wouldn't it be lovely if we could just take a few months off work to go and stay at a health farm? Well ladies, when I win the euromillions, the followers of my diary are gonna be booked in! LOL. x
slimpip
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Heyyy everyone. Sorry if I've been a little quiet, it's been a busy few days.
Well my eating still isn't amazing, but it's also not awful so I'm not too worried. Just got back from my body pump class. We went a couple of weeks ago and started with really light weights while we got used to how the class worked. So the first class I only lifted 2kg on the freeweights bar, which is a poor effort. Even so, my muscles absolutely caned for a full 4 days afterwards. An hour of reps is hardcore, regardless of the weight.
However, went for broke this evening and lifted 7kg for the full hour. I can barely feel my arms. It is literally difficult to type this message lol. I'm really proud of myself for doing it though and will definitely go again next week and stay with those weights. Really going to try and sort my diet out, like I said, it's not terrible, probably about 1600 cals a day, but probably not the food I should be eating in order to lose weight.
Got tomorrow off so will do some organizing I feel, and got balance class tomorrow. Gonna concentrate on my core and find my zen and all that shizzle lol x
Well my eating still isn't amazing, but it's also not awful so I'm not too worried. Just got back from my body pump class. We went a couple of weeks ago and started with really light weights while we got used to how the class worked. So the first class I only lifted 2kg on the freeweights bar, which is a poor effort. Even so, my muscles absolutely caned for a full 4 days afterwards. An hour of reps is hardcore, regardless of the weight.
However, went for broke this evening and lifted 7kg for the full hour. I can barely feel my arms. It is literally difficult to type this message lol. I'm really proud of myself for doing it though and will definitely go again next week and stay with those weights. Really going to try and sort my diet out, like I said, it's not terrible, probably about 1600 cals a day, but probably not the food I should be eating in order to lose weight.
Got tomorrow off so will do some organizing I feel, and got balance class tomorrow. Gonna concentrate on my core and find my zen and all that shizzle lol x
slimpip
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Just toning really, but you know what they say...if you gain muscle then you're a more efficient fat burner, which is good. I'm never gonna get to the point of appearing muscly, so it's fine.
Argh I weighed myself this morning and have actually put on a pound. GRRRRR. Oh well, I'll sort it out asap. Maybe it's because I haven't drunk as much water the last few days (runs to the sink to get a pint of water lol). We'll see where I'm at in a few days, hopefuly it'll sort itself out. X
Argh I weighed myself this morning and have actually put on a pound. GRRRRR. Oh well, I'll sort it out asap. Maybe it's because I haven't drunk as much water the last few days (runs to the sink to get a pint of water lol). We'll see where I'm at in a few days, hopefuly it'll sort itself out. X
slimpip
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Hello girls, yes sorry once again for disappearing. Have had a very stressy few days.
I'm seriously thinking of quiting my job, yesterday I was restraining kids left, right and centre. I was spat at, called all names under the sun and punched in the ear (OUCH). My food intake has been a bit manic because in the circumstances my diet wasn't high on my priorities list. I'm dreading weighing myself, I bet I've put on a couple of pounds.
I will try and go to the gym today, after I've had some sleep and a heart to heart with my best girl friends, seriously need some TLC today Hope everyone is okay. I will get back on track, promise haha. When I'm down, my diet goes to pot! Boooo x
I'm seriously thinking of quiting my job, yesterday I was restraining kids left, right and centre. I was spat at, called all names under the sun and punched in the ear (OUCH). My food intake has been a bit manic because in the circumstances my diet wasn't high on my priorities list. I'm dreading weighing myself, I bet I've put on a couple of pounds.
I will try and go to the gym today, after I've had some sleep and a heart to heart with my best girl friends, seriously need some TLC today
Hope everyone is okay. I will get back on track, promise haha. When I'm down, my diet goes to pot! Boooo xI hope that today goes better. Don't weigh yourself, wait until you are pretty sure that the results will be better. I go to Weight watchers to get weighed and I only go when I think that I have lost weight. I really don't feel like paying for somebody to tell me that I have put on weight, so, I've got a perfect weight loss record there
Don't weigh yourself, wait until you are pretty sure that the results will be better. I go to Weight watchers to get weighed and I only go when I think that I have lost weight. I really don't feel like paying for somebody to tell me that I have put on weight, so, I've got a perfect weight loss record there
slimpip
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Thanks Eyckmans, glad to know you do that too lol. I've decided to hand in my notice, it's not ideal and I will probably end up having to get a temporary job like behind a bar or something but at the end of the day, I am miserable and no job is worth that.
I actually feel a bit sick about going to work on Thursday...but at least there is light at the end of the tunnel. 4 more weeks tops. What a glorious feeling.
Not a lot of news on the diet front, been crap! lol hopefully once I'm feeling better I can focus again. Sorry if this diary is becoming a let down, I need motivation, help me ladies x
I actually feel a bit sick about going to work on Thursday...but at least there is light at the end of the tunnel. 4 more weeks tops. What a glorious feeling.
Not a lot of news on the diet front, been crap! lol hopefully once I'm feeling better I can focus again. Sorry if this diary is becoming a let down, I need motivation, help me ladies x
Holly88
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You can't let us down! Don't ever think that!
You're doing your best and it's obvious you're in a v. tough situation. I think it sounds like the right idea to leave your job if it was only making your miserable, as you said: nothing is worth that. I hope things get easier for you and you get some well deserved TLC
Then once you've got your stress levels down you can refocus on diet and exercise but don't let a small lapse get you down in the mean time.
You're doing your best and it's obvious you're in a v. tough situation. I think it sounds like the right idea to leave your job if it was only making your miserable, as you said: nothing is worth that. I hope things get easier for you and you get some well deserved TLC
Then once you've got your stress levels down you can refocus on diet and exercise but don't let a small lapse get you down in the mean time.
slimpip
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Well ladies Bonjour. It's been a while but fear not I AM BACK.
Run down on what's been occurring (for all you gavin and stacey fans):
Handed my notice in and leave three weeks tomorrow, which technically for me is 8 shifts.
Have an interview tomorrow for a great job so am super nervous.
Have been on a couple of very drunken (very calorific) nights out and have gotten that out of my system as I'm not a big drinker these days.
I've been offered another job, for the youth offending services. This is my back up for if I don't get the council job I'm interviewing for tomorrow.
On Friday night, I went out with some of my best friends and had a fabulous night. However, I bumped into not one, but two ex boyfriends, neither of which I can say I'm on good terms with. Was quite funny though, they looked like deer in the headlights when they saw me. I must be terrifying. Hahaha.
I have eaten shed loads of food, I mean probably enough to fill say 3 sheds. lol. No seriously I have been bad. I've maintained my exercise routine though and somehow, God only knows how, only put on 1lb. I have altered my ticker (I never wanted to alter it upwards grrrr) with the idea of being completely honest, not only with you lot, but with myself. I currently weigh 255. Personal target will be 252 by next Wednesday! Let's see how it goes.
I feel like I've got my mojo back (whatever that is). I'm gonna roll with it! See you soon cyber buds x
Run down on what's been occurring (for all you gavin and stacey fans):
Handed my notice in and leave three weeks tomorrow, which technically for me is 8 shifts.
Have an interview tomorrow for a great job so am super nervous.
Have been on a couple of very drunken (very calorific) nights out and have gotten that out of my system as I'm not a big drinker these days.
I've been offered another job, for the youth offending services. This is my back up for if I don't get the council job I'm interviewing for tomorrow.
On Friday night, I went out with some of my best friends and had a fabulous night. However, I bumped into not one, but two ex boyfriends, neither of which I can say I'm on good terms with. Was quite funny though, they looked like deer in the headlights when they saw me. I must be terrifying. Hahaha.
I have eaten shed loads of food, I mean probably enough to fill say 3 sheds. lol. No seriously I have been bad. I've maintained my exercise routine though and somehow, God only knows how, only put on 1lb. I have altered my ticker (I never wanted to alter it upwards grrrr) with the idea of being completely honest, not only with you lot, but with myself. I currently weigh 255. Personal target will be 252 by next Wednesday! Let's see how it goes.
I feel like I've got my mojo back (whatever that is). I'm gonna roll with it! See you soon cyber buds x
Holly88
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Good luck with the interview, I'm sure you'll dazzle 'em!
I admire you for keeping your exercise up even though the food side of things wasn't ideal - I'm such a defeatist and when I've eaten poorly I usually find myself laying off the exercise too. So good work
I think putting the ticker up is good because at least you get the satisfaction of bringing it back down again. I went up about 2 lbs and didn't correct it so now it hasn't moved in ages even though I lost the 2lbs again. Grr.
I admire you for keeping your exercise up even though the food side of things wasn't ideal - I'm such a defeatist and when I've eaten poorly I usually find myself laying off the exercise too. So good work
I think putting the ticker up is good because at least you get the satisfaction of bringing it back down again. I went up about 2 lbs and didn't correct it so now it hasn't moved in ages even though I lost the 2lbs again. Grr.
slimpip
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Well helloooo,
The interview went great, did my computer test...a breeze, wowed them with my experience, made them laugh even. Got along really well with them, left feeling really confident. Phone call today 'hmm we are so sorry to have to tell you that you didn't get the job as it was felt you were over qualified'. Argh!!!! How annoying, isn't that for me to decide? I suppose they're just scared I'd get bored and leave but it's still frustrating.
Anywho, had a hugely difficult day at work yesterday, our children's home was completely smashed up by one of the young people and it was stressy to say the least. I got covered in fire extinguisher powder and water which created a nice pastey mess. I hate my job lol. However, this also meant that I was so super busy that I barely ate. I had toast in the morning, half a tuna cucumber sandwich for lunch and no tea. I find that when I'm anxious or stressed, I'm hungry but my stomach is so knotted that I can't possibly eat. Had a good day today so far and will definitely get my jiggly ass down the gym tomorrow, starting to forget what it looks like as I seem to do loads of classes these days and no gymmage. Gonna weigh in tomorrow so shall let you know xxxxxxxx
The interview went great, did my computer test...a breeze, wowed them with my experience, made them laugh even. Got along really well with them, left feeling really confident. Phone call today 'hmm we are so sorry to have to tell you that you didn't get the job as it was felt you were over qualified'. Argh!!!! How annoying, isn't that for me to decide? I suppose they're just scared I'd get bored and leave but it's still frustrating.
Anywho, had a hugely difficult day at work yesterday, our children's home was completely smashed up by one of the young people and it was stressy to say the least. I got covered in fire extinguisher powder and water which created a nice pastey mess. I hate my job lol. However, this also meant that I was so super busy that I barely ate. I had toast in the morning, half a tuna cucumber sandwich for lunch and no tea. I find that when I'm anxious or stressed, I'm hungry but my stomach is so knotted that I can't possibly eat. Had a good day today so far and will definitely get my jiggly ass down the gym tomorrow, starting to forget what it looks like as I seem to do loads of classes these days and no gymmage. Gonna weigh in tomorrow so shall let you know xxxxxxxx
What a bloody shame about the job. So annoying to be too good for the job but I'm sure you will find one soon.
I really sympathize about the fire extinguisher as last year when I worked as a hotel receptionist I came into work twice to find the extinguishers had been set off by drunken tourists. My eyes were streaming both days as I was allergic to the powder.
good luck on your weigh in tomorrow
I really sympathize about the fire extinguisher as last year when I worked as a hotel receptionist I came into work twice to find the extinguishers had been set off by drunken tourists. My eyes were streaming both days as I was allergic to the powder.
good luck on your weigh in tomorrow