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Lami
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Posted: 2 September 2009 10:01 pm |
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Well today I started back at work....it's been a long hard day!!! I had to work tonight too....so 9am - 9pm long day.
Food wise I think I've done ok. I resisted lots and lots of sugary, sweet biscuits and cakes at meeting, chocolate croisants this morning at training session lots of temptation.....but I thought about temptation everywhere and all the offers on and managed not to give in.
had to eat today
wheatabix 2 and sami-skimmed milk
cheese salad brown roll
kit-kat biscuit
home made soup
natural yogurt and prunes
2 nectarines
1 banana
Not too bad but please I managed to resist all the temptation.
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Lami
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Posted: 3 September 2009 06:41 pm |
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Declined from a very kind girl a huge chip fritter (Chip fried in batter) roll. Tooooo many calories in that.
4 wheatabix, semi skimmed milk
bananna
2 slices of bread, ham
yogurt (small pot) strawberry
pkt of crisps
homemade soup
natural yogurt and prunes
Not a very good day. I couldn't get to sleep and have been awake since 2.30am and up since 4am!! exhausted now.
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Lami
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Posted: 4 September 2009 05:32 pm |
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Have had a good day so far food wise
weetabix, banana, semi-skimmed milk
coffee
egg, salad sandwich (2 slices of wholemeal bread)
mug of tea
natural yogurt and prunes
Not done any exercise yet but getting eating slowly back under control.
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Lami
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Posted: 5 September 2009 07:19 pm |
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Still not feeling very well, I expected to be over this flu symptoms by now but my head is still heavy, throat still a bit sore (more with coughing) and I've developed the most annoying, irritating cough. It feels like a heavy cold now.
Eat wise today:
weetabix 2 and semi skimmed milk
coffee
egg sandwich (2 slices of wholemeal bread)
1 kit-kat
diet coke
prunes and natural yogurt
peach
bowl of fruit and fibre with semi-skimmed milk
Playing Fields of Athenry on guitar, its a sad song about a young Irish man who is being sent to Botany Bay as punishment for stealing to save his family from starving to death. .....you can hear it on You Tube.
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Lami
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Posted: 7 September 2009 09:14 pm |
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Had a busy day at work. Did an arts and craft session with 5-7 year olds today. It was hectic but very enjoyable. Also preparing a Family History session to get people started looking up their family tree. It's facinating, I like all the social history aspects of family history for example how occupations change with the times. The population shift from the country to the towns and city's with the industrial revolution. There's so much to find its just knowing where to look.
Overate today!!!
weetabix (2) semi-skimmed milk
kit-kat
home made veg. soup
natural yogurt and pears
scone, cream and a pot of tea
fruit
lasagne
Well over calorie budget!!!
Start all over again tomorrow.
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Hiker
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Posted: 8 September 2009 11:11 am |
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Lami, I love your attitude, "start all over again tomorrow", that pretty much sums it up. We do our best every day and on those days that don't work out so well....no big deal, just get up, dust ourselves off and keep going. We are trying to make lifestyle changes, it sure isn't going to happen overnight. Glad you are in such a positive frame of mind. 
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Lami
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Posted: 8 September 2009 06:58 pm |
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Thanks Hiker, I sometimes lack discipline.....I was about to type 'need to try harder' but I'm beginning to sound like an old school marm....
Today was busy at work, lots going on.....changes, staff shortages due to holidays, illness and bereavement.....lots of issues connected to part time sessional workers hours being changed!!! The list is endless. To cut a long story short I'm having to cover and I'm knackered. I'm off to sunny climate on Sunday and can't wait.
today ate
weetabix (2) semi-skimmed milk
homemade soup and bread
natural yogurt and pear
lamb and veg. stew
mug of tea
small trifle
Oh dear probably over again......need to get disciplined.....but going on holiday and will knuckle down when I get back.
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Lami
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Posted: 9 September 2009 07:13 pm |
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So busy at work didn't have time to draw breath today. Lots of staff off ....so I'm having to cover. I'll be more than needing this holiday next week.
Well today I had to eat
weetabix (2) semi-skimmed milk
sandwich with egg
kit kat
yougurt
crisps
liver, onion and tatties....ahhhhh lovely
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Lami
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Posted: 10 September 2009 06:45 pm |
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Had a really good day at work today. A new book group started it was really nice to meet some new people and the older members welcomed and made them feel part of the group. Busy but productive.
Not doing well at all eat wise
weetabix (2) semi skimmed milk
sandwich with egg
3 biscuits
1 ice cream
natural yogurt and pears
Not good at all.......
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Lami
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Posted: 11 September 2009 03:36 pm |
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| Help I can't find my passport anywhere!!! I've looked everywhere.......I need it for Sunday.....I won't be able to relax till I find it.
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Lami
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Posted: 11 September 2009 09:18 pm |
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After searching every nook and crannie I found it in the place I was sure I had put it.....in my bedside drawer it has slipped down the back even although I check and rechecked 100 times....I turned the house upside down looking for it. WHAT A LOAD OF JUNK when I come back from my holiday I'm de-cluttering properly. It's ridiculous all the rubbish...anything ok will go to charity shop all else will be binned.
Ok....now I have to clear up all the mess I've made looking for my stupid passport......
Calm...calm....you're going on holiday....calm relax.....
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Lami
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Posted: 19 October 2009 06:35 pm |
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I've had an eventful month......whilst on holiday an abcess caused me great pain. I had to have an emergency op on return and have been recovering slowly. I also discovered I had a low blood count which could explain why my hair is falling out and my tiredness!!!
I've started eating more red meat and green veg and iron tablets. So hopefully I'll get my blood and energy levels up. I thought I was feeling low because of all the bereavements too.
Anyway, it's good to be back. I want to stay positive despite feeling low and I've joined the gym (at last) I now just need to GO!!
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Lami
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Posted: 21 October 2009 07:09 am |
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had to eat yesterday
special K with semi skimmed milk
fresh orange
soup and oatmeal biscuits
baked potato with egg mayo
kiwi fruit
scone
walked for 15 mins.
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Lami
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Posted: 21 October 2009 05:59 pm |
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busy at work preparing courses, training and taking families out on a day trip.
ate today
special K
cheese sandwich
small low fat yogurt
pkt of Multeesers
6 mixed nuts
bowl of fruit and fibre
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Lami
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Posted: 22 October 2009 09:26 pm |
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| I didn't have a very good day food wise. I need to get more fruit and veg into my diet.
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Lami
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Posted: 25 October 2009 07:13 pm |
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Been busy planning and preparing a training session and then delivering it yesterday. It went really well got excellent feedback in the evaluation forms from participants so that is encouraging to know we're doing something well and worthwhile.
Was at a fancy dress last night it's an annual event (but this year one week early) I went as Anthea from Abba, blond flick wig, sparkly flared jumpsuit and massive white platform boots. There were some fantastic costumes. I did used to prefer when people made their own costumes so much creativity and imagination used to go into them. I wonder if we're stunting our children's creativity when we buy instead of encourage them to come up with ideas. Maybe not, it's just a thought.
Starting my healthy eating again tomorrow! Have not done too well last week so I'll start afresh tomorrow.
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Lami
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Posted: 26 October 2009 08:08 pm |
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Today started with new resolve and so far so good
Had to eat
fruit and fibre, semi skimmed milk
fresh orange juice
boiled rice with oven baked veg
need to go shopping for fruit etc.
i'm going to the gym with my daughter tonight and hope it's the start of a new good habit.
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Lami
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Posted: 27 October 2009 10:10 pm |
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went to gym last night first time I properly exercised since May! So now that I've started it does make me stick to a healthier eating plan too.
Today I had
rice crispies, semi skimmed milk
egg sandwich
kit-kat
beans on toast
trifle
hmmmm need more veg.... but didn't feel like preparing and cooking as I was working all day and night! I didn't expect to work late and couldn't get to gym.
Will go tomorrow.
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Lami
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Posted: 28 October 2009 07:10 pm |
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Getting back on track with eating
rice crispies, semi skimmed milk
cheese salad roll
2 biscuits
veg. stir fry
plan to go to gym
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Lami
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Posted: 28 October 2009 10:03 pm |
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| Feel great....went to gym!!!
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Lami
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Posted: 30 October 2009 09:44 am |
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Didn't make it to gym last night had visitors.
rice crispies, semi skimmed milk
cheese sandwich
kit-kat
rice crispies
bran biscuits
not healthy in the least.
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Lami
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Posted: 30 October 2009 11:27 pm |
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No one to go to gym with tonight and not feeling confident enough yet to go myself...
rice crispies semi skimmed milk
egg sandwich
kit-kat
pkt of quavers
oats
bran biscuits
x-large bounty bar
pkt of multeesers
Didn't do well .......I'll do better tomorrow.
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Lami
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Posted: 31 October 2009 06:38 pm |
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Working today, had grandsons and going out tonight so will dance the night away to make up for (no gym)
oats with semi-skimmed milk
cheese and salad brown roll
McD's fries (large) and Caramel Sundae
2 ripples
Bought lots of fresh fruit and veg and will keep on track with healthy eating from tomorrow.
I drove past my dad's house today and wept....it's a coming up for a year since he passed away. I usually take the long route and didn't think until I was almost there. It probably will get easier but what a miss he is.
On a more positive note I'm expecting my first grand-daughter any time.....we're all excited and so looking forward to that.
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Lami
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Posted: 1 November 2009 05:01 pm |
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My healthy eating is on hold until tomorrow when I start Nir's Holiday Challenge. I've not gone to OTT but I'll really knuckle down tomorrow.
So far I've had:
oats & semi skimmed milk
glass of fresh orange juice
bacon (trimmed off all the fat) roll
2 packets of 1 caramel and 1 berry snack-a-jacks
just going to have chicken, veg stir fry
exercise and watching my intake of food starts seriously tomorrow. I've gained almost a stone since my daughter's wedding in June.
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Lami
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Posted: 3 November 2009 09:10 pm |
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| exhausted, working various hours....healthy eating going ok but can do better. No time to exercise till Thurs.
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Lami
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Posted: 5 November 2009 07:29 am |
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| She's arrived safe and well and is absolutely gorgeous, my sweet little grand-daughter. My two grand-boys are beaming from ear to ear with their little sister while mum and dad look proudly on at their little brood. Last edited on 5 November 2009 07:30 am by Lami
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Lami
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Posted: 5 November 2009 09:54 pm |
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| went to see my gorgeous baby grand daughter again......she is just adorable. exercised for 1 hour andfeel better for it.
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Lami
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Posted: 7 November 2009 07:50 pm |
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| Had my grandson's overnight and took one of them to work with me today. Then went to have a wee cuddle with my gorgeous little grand-daughter. She is so so sweet. It's such a wonderful thing to watch her stretch and cry and open her eyes and screw her wee face up ......so simple so beautiful.
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Lami
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Posted: 7 November 2009 07:50 pm |
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| Had my grandson's overnight and took one of them to work with me today. Then went to have a wee cuddle with my gorgeous little grand-daughter. She is so so sweet. It's such a wonderful thing to watch her stretch and cry and open her eyes and screw her wee face up ......so simple so beautiful.
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Lami
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Posted: 9 November 2009 11:10 am |
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OK.....diet starts seriously today!!! I weighed myself and stayed the same weight...160lb.
Today I received special delivery of the suit I purchased for my son's wedding in June 2010. I can't get the skirt over my hips!! Now that has to be one of my most motivating factors to loose weight to get that skirt over my hips, then zipped up and then fitting perfectly. It 2 sizes smaller than I currently am so it's a big challenge. I remember saying after I put myself under the same pressure for my daughter's wedding 'never again'. But it did sort of work and I did feel good on the day, so here I go again.
Detoxing today and going to gym with daughter tonight.
Oh...the outfit is stunning!!! All I need is a contrasting hat, shoes and bag.
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Lami
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Posted: 9 November 2009 10:06 pm |
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Got my motivation back
had to eat
egg/mayo sandwich with salad
small low fat yogurt
banana
small bowl of beef curry with rice
plum
exercised at gym and fee FAB!!
Need to keep it up got dress to fit into. I didn't even feel hungry today. I got lots and lots of fresh fruit and veg.
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Hiker
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Posted: 9 November 2009 11:47 pm |
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Hey Lami, I bet you are going to look fantastic at that wedding. Sometimes we have to put ourselves under some kind of pressure, actually don't think of it as putting yourself under pressure, just think of that suit as a "motivatonal tool"  .
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Lami
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Posted: 10 November 2009 05:48 pm |
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Thanks Hiker, that is a good, positive way to look at it......motivation and my motivation at the moment is sky high lets just hope it stays that way.
Today I had to eat:
real Scots porridge oats
two plums
1 banana
1 apple
beef curry and rice (other half of last nights meal)
light strawberry yogurt
Plan to go to gym with my daughter tonight.
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Lami
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Posted: 12 November 2009 10:40 am |
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went to visit nephew and partner in their new flat, it beautiful and uncluttered unlike mine!! I'm going to have a good gut before I put my Christmas decoration up.
had to eat
real Scot's porridge oats
banana, apple and 2 plums
mince and tatties
yogurt
some shelled money nuts
1 small cup cake
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Lami
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Posted: 12 November 2009 08:47 pm |
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visited son and family baby doing well.
Had to eat today
Scot's real porridge oats
banana, apple and 1 plum
baked potato with cottage cheese
small bowl of home veg soup
natural yogurt and fresh pineapple
Didn't have biscuit, cake or the chocolate bar my grandson offered me!!
I've got a girls night out tomorrow so will have to be very good over weekend if I want a result on Monday weigh in.
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Lami
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Posted: 14 November 2009 04:33 pm |
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Soooooo hung over today. I over did the wine last night!!! Was very good and didn't have any nibbles. I couldn't resist stepping onto the scales this morning thinking I had stayed the same after drinking all the wine but I am down 3lb and I don't officially weigh in till Monday. So pleased, it's really encouraged me to keep at it.
Had to eat so far today
Scot's porridge oats
apple
oat biscuits with Phillidelphia light, beetroot and 2 boiled eggs
natural yogurt with 3 kiwi fruits
I'm really sticking to this and the more I do it the better I get a resisting temptation. I'm able to dismiss any thoughts of chocolate etc before they even get a chance to tempt me.
So far so good.
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Lami
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Posted: 15 November 2009 09:18 pm |
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Had to eat today
Alpen with semi skimmed milk
bran biscuits with Philladelphia Light spread
hot chocolate
I don't feel very hungry cooked pizza, lasagna and fritters for family with apple pie and custard and didn't have ANY!!! Result! daughter brought delicious chocolate cakes and I refused that too, so motivation still high.
I joined the gym and love the cumber bike so much I looked locally for a 2nd hand one and got one for £45 what a bargain they're about £300. It's in my living room and I managed to peddle until I got to 250 calories. I'll up that tomorrow. My husband who is really overweight is also peddling away on it. So we'll maybe get a wee competition going!!! Whenever I don't get to the gym or probably as well as the gym I'll sit and peddle away. The part I like best is the back rest it really is so comfortable. Time flew watching tv and just peddling........I hope my interest lasts. I suppose if I start to see result I'll want to do it all the more.
Had grandson over this weekend, their mum is exhausted with the new baby and I know how that feels. The boys are not bother really. Wee one is just adorable and so cute and cuddly it's wonderful holding her and watching her face.
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Lami
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Posted: 16 November 2009 08:56 pm |
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did 150 calories on my bike this morning just going to go on it again now try to beat last nights 250 calories. i had to eat today
alpen and semi skimmed milk
fresh salad with fetta cheese
6 bran biscuits
I've replaced bread with bran biscuits. I'm used to having sandwiches for lunch so it's a new challenge not to just pick one up at lunch time. I was busy at work today so didn't have time to go shopping for fruit so didn't have any today. I did have lots of fresh veg in the salad.
I've not been feeling hungry today and can't work out why not as these last two days I've not eaten as much I usually would. It feels good to be back in control and able to resist temptations. That is probably one of the hardest parts of watching what your eating, resisting temptation. I'll trying to keep up the momentum with my good 3lb loss last week. New week, new me!!!
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Lami
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Posted: 17 November 2009 04:41 pm |
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Did 150 calories on bike again this morning and will hopefull do some more tonight as I'm watching tv (it a good peice of equipment that allow me to get fit and watch tv at the same time)
Had to eat so far today
Alpen with semi-skimmed milk
oat biscuits with cup of slim soup
resisted cakes and biscuits at my work
bowl of Scot's porridge when I got in from work
1 stick of kit-kat biscuit
I'm learning Green Fields of France or Willie McBride on my guitar, it's a very moving song about a young 1st World War soldier.
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Lami
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Posted: 18 November 2009 05:10 pm |
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did 60 mins on bike today. Novelty not worn off yet!
alpin and semi skimmed milk
oat biscuits light cheese spread
beetroot
2 boiled eggs
1 strawberry cheese cake
corn beef hash and beans
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Lami
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Posted: 19 November 2009 09:50 pm |
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did another 60 mins on bike.
had to eat
Scot's porridge oats
3 satsumas
1 apple
1 chocolate digestive biscuit
1 choc chip cookie
2 egg sandwiches
almost had a slip up when out shopping I was really hungry but went for an egg sandwich and resisted cakes etc.
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Posted: 20 November 2009 03:39 pm |
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60 mins in one go on the bike today. I usually do 2 x 30mins one in morning and other in evening. I'm going out tonight so did two in one and was really pleased I had the stamina.
Had a wee shopping spree today there was 20% off and I bought some of the things I liked but thought they were a bit pricey so with 20% off I couldn't resist. I know it's a total rip off I'm sure they put the prices artificially high to start with knowing they will have the 20% off and customers will come in to buy and it's probably just the prices they would have charged to begin with. But hey, I work hard and it's nice to get a treat.
Had to eat today
Porridge
2 x satsumas
1 cheese savoury bap
I also did a detour at the shop I knew I'd go into buy yogurt covered raisins. There is nothing wrong with yogurt covered raisins its just I eat and eat and eat them until the whole packet is finished and they don't do small packets its the huge big ones!!! So I came home and had a satsuma, I'm about to have an apple.
I'm going out tonight dancing with my sisters so it will be a heavy drinking session too. I'll have spirits and diet coke..that should keep the calories down a wee bit. I tried on this most beautiful dress today it was soooo glamerous and gorgeous but it was a bit pricey for the wear I would get out of it so I put my sensible head on and didn't purchase it.
I might try ebay and see if there are any similar dresses for sale there.
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Posted: 21 November 2009 10:42 am |
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| Had a fantastic night last night dancing till the wee small hours. I weighed myself this morning and I'm down 4lb this week!!! I've moved from being in the 11 Stones to the 10's and it feels GREAT!!!!
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Posted: 21 November 2009 05:35 pm |
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Still feeling on a high after weighing myself this morning it's such a good feeling after trying hard all week to see that weight coming off if not on me at least on the scales!
I did 60 mins on bike and had to eat
porridge oats
apple
satsuma
mushroom pasta ball with tomato sauce
natural yogurt and pears
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Posted: 22 November 2009 02:12 am |
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Now I can connect the dots and come full circle. You went as Agnetha from ABBA at a costume party. Dancing Queen is my favorite ABBA song. And you are the dancing queen. 
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