Rubber_duckie diary

Sorry about your bf leaving again.... don't binge. You will just end up feeling worse tomorrow. Remember you have to lose more so when he gets home you'll be your new sexy self!! You've come so far. Don't throw it away on being sad. :)
 
Thanks for the support, instead of over eating I did 30 minutes cardio exercise and feel much better, I guess its true about exercise releasing endorphins that make you happy. Gonna get a chick-flick to watch and curl up with my cat (gonna use my final point on plain popcorn)
 
Not sure yet - I think something like Bridget Jones or one of my old favourites Clueless - they always manage to make me feel better :)
 
I broke one of my new rules and got on the scales this morning. To my horror I had put on 2 pounds since yesterday - eek. I am pretty sure its only water weight as I had quite a salty meal yesterday and its TOM, but it still makes you feel terrible when you have gone up. I have packed my scales away so I am only gonna weigh myself on Sunday and I will be reducing as much salt as possible from my diet and increase water consumption
 
AWWWWW.... don't feel too bad!! It's is TOM afterall!! ;) You should NEVER weigh yourself when it's that time!!! You're doing a great job! Don't let this slip you up! :)
 
The scales are officially away and I will not get on them again till Sunday! Had a good day today - managed 30 mins cardio workout this morning and didn't do too badly on calories. Getting a little bored of the same meals so I may spice it up a little when I next go shopping. I heard that is a good idea when trying to lose weight to mix your food around so your body doesn't get into a routine. Will try and plan some meals before I go to the supermarket then I can get all the ingredients I need without getting a load of stuff I shouldn't be eating.

Breakfast
None - oops

Lunch
Salad with reduced fat brie (200 calories)
Boiled new potatoes (100 calories)
Strawberries (30 calories)
Hot chocolate (40 calories)

Dinner
Lasagne with extra cheese :) (545 calories)
Vegetables (50 calories)

Extras
2 cups of tea (20 calories)

Total for the day = 985 calories (215 spare for evening snack)

This is day one of week two and I am still feeling good. Normally in my diets I break about now and have an all out binge and then quit the diet because I have failed. I don't feel like doing that and I am very keen to keep going and see this one through - I just keep picturing buying a nice dress and going out to dinner with all my friends without feeling self-conscious. I don't see them that often so when I see them at my birthday party I hope that they will notice a difference.

QUESTION
I had appendicitis about a month ago and needed surgery to take it out. I have 3 laparoscopy scars on my abdomen and they look a bit hideous at the moment (not infected but they just stand out because I have very pale skin). I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to make them look better? any creams or lotions that have helped others?
 
The scales have managed to stay in the cupboard so far today and I have been very good with food even with the temptation of a free drug-rep lunch at the hospital. I stuck by the lunch I had made and passed on the doughnuts when they came round! Very impressed with my will-power! No exercise today but will find the time tomorrow. Missing by boyfriend but occupying myself with organising my birthday party which will be in 9 weeks time. In that time I can lose 18 pounds (2 pound a week goal) and am hoping to buy myself a new outfit in a UK size 10-12 to wear for then.

Breakfast
None

Lunch
Salad with reduced fat brie (150 calories)
Large portion strawberries (75 calories)
2 dried fruit bars (82 calories)

Dinner
Chicken in peppercorn sauce (300 calories)
Chunky oven chips (140 calories)
Vegetables (50 calories)

Total for the day = 797 calories (403 spare for evening snack)

I have decided that I really should start eating breakfast, I find it difficult when I have very early starts but might try eating a little bit and building up to a better breakfast.
 
I heard that Vitamin E cream helps on scars....as well as neosporin.

I hate breakfast foods in general...eggs and sausage (blech and way heavy) but I have a muffin or toast. 'They' say that it's better to eat breakfast to help kick start your metabolism for the day. I don't know.

Good luck!
 
I have a hard time eating breakfast anymore too, but as they say "It's the most important meal of the day":rolleyes: Try something light, as Kaitie was saying. Maybe toast, or a muffin, a bit of cereal even.
 
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I am gonna try eating cereal for breakfast, I usually like it and have it as a snack in the evening or on weekends at brunch time. Hopefully I can choke it down at 6am cos I am sure its not very good to have not eaten for 18 hours between lunch and dinner time.
 
that's good that you are going to start eatign breakfast! you really shouldn't wait that long before eating again. :)
 
Attempted the breakfast thing but just couldn't stomach it, felt like I wanted to vomit when I had my first mouthful - I am sure 6am is not a time to be eating :) Will give it another go but I dont think I can manage breakfast whilst I am doing early shifts.

Breakfast
One mouthful of cereal (5 calories?)

Lunch
Salad with reduced fat brie (150 calories)
Strawberries (60 calories)

Dinner
Pasta (345 calories)
Tomato and basil sauce (100 calories)
Cheese (100 calories)

Snacks
2 dried fruit bars (82 calories)
Cereal (113 calories)
Non-fat milk (68 calories)

Total for the day = 1018 calories (182 spare for evening snack)

Not done any exercise again (unless being on my feet all day counts!) Hoping I can fit some in tomorrow. So difficult with exams coming up to find the time.
 
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I can't eat breakfast either... it makes me feel sick. I'm sure there is some way to get over this but I don't know what it is!:)
 
I cracked - I got out the scales from their hiding place, stood on them and....... they broke!! That will teach me. Will get some more when I go shopping tomorrow.
 
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I cracked - I got out the scales from their hiding place, stood on them and....... they broke!! That will teach me. Will get some more when I go shopping tomorrow.
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I'm sorry that your scale broke! What kind of scale do you have? It is pretty funny though!:D
 
I thought it was quite funny - like karma! They were just some really cheapy mechanical ones - cost me about £5 I think so might treat myself to a digital read out set. That way I don't have to squint at the little markings between the numbers and try and guess roughtly how many pounds it is!
 
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