Hardly had the heart for it, but I weighed myself to day. Still convinced I need new scales. Apparently I weigh
230.4lbs…. also 16.6st = 232… see the problem?
So that’s a little less than 4 or 6 pounds lost in a week. If that is actually the case I’m a little concerned. Though as an overview I’ve lost on average 1.9lbs a week which is within sensible parameters. Can’t decide whether to be concerned or not.
Filed under: Measurements, Successes, Weight on June 27th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Our dog Jessie had to be put down. She had advanced cancer of the liver and spleen. We only took her to the vet a couple of hours ago. What makes it worse is my parents are out of the country at the moment so they weren’t there to say goodbye.
Both our old dog Lady and cat Purdy are buried in the garden and Jessie will join them. Obviously I know the reality of the situation but it’s a comfort to know she’ll be with them.
Filed under: Uncategorized on June 26th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Filed under: Food, Life, Whoops! on June 21st, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I stole this straight off the lovely Libellula’s page. Excellent find on her part. I can’t help but think this will come in handy. For starters, even if I plateau or take a step backwards, I will be fitter and healthier from doing this, that should never be discounted.
“In time of difficulties, we must not lose sight of our achievements”
Mao-Tse-Tung
Discovered the “more colours” option on the text colouring palette - I then spent 10 minutes choosing just the right shade. Oh dear.
**I found this quote a while ago but hadn’t got round to posting it until now. After my mixed results I definitely need to keep this in mind!**
Filed under: Motivations on June 19th, 2009 | No Comments »
I’m really glad I measured myself in inches last night otherwise I’m sure I would be feeling increadibly disheartened rather than just irritated. I’m now up to 236.2…. blergh. Seriously thinking of investing in one of the frighteningly clever scales which can measure not just weight but fat, muscle and water.
Filed under: Weight on June 19th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m back from my jaunt to Wales. I did a fair number of paintings and I’m rather pleased to discover that landscapes are not nearly as hard as I first thought they would be. In an effort to get some lovely views my sister and I walked up and down hills (though I mainly remember the many ups!) and climbed up and down cliffs - not real climbing but definitely ’slip and you’re in hospital’ kind of slopes.
So I measured myself after 2 weeks to discover I have indeed become smaller! My most notable losses have been:
Waist: 2 inches
Hips: 0.75 inches
Thigh: 1.5 inches
I don’t know my weight, I’m waiting until tomorrow morning, but I say the proof is in the pudding, or lack thereof in this case :D!
I’ll delight you all with more info tomorrow (or technically later today, oops *must* go to bed!)
Filed under: Measurements, Size, Successes on June 19th, 2009 | No Comments »
Boo hiss!
I’m not too worried as I was playing around with the number of calories. The first week I was eating between 1500-1800 and lost approx. 3lbs, so I upped my calories to 2000 which was around the recommended amount for me to still lose weight. Sadly not the case. I’m going to try 1900 this week. I also wasn’t drinking nearly enough water this week so that may have been a factor.
Oh well fingers crossed for next week.
Possibly will invest in a new pair of scales - I think mine might be dodgy… when I was standing on them today they kept changing between 234 up to 236…
Filed under: Weight on June 13th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’m sure you’re all familiar with the idea. You plan to go on a trip, the time gets closer, you think of what you want to bring and then the day before or even two days before you get yourself packed.
My sister has no idea of this concept. Now, she’s in charge of this trip to Wales, it was her idea. We’re leaving tomorrow, sometime after midday I as I have errands to run beforehand and nothing, nothing had been done to facilitate a quick and efficient setting off until about half and hour ago.
We’re quite simply doomed! We shall surely (and here is a list of possible calamities that may befall us in the next couple of days):
Seriously though, I am concerned I’m going to fall at the first hurdle with this weight loss plan and not get up again.
You know, I actually feel better for writing this all down.
We’re still doomed though 
Filed under: Life on June 8th, 2009 | No Comments »
We’ve had spotty showers here today, even a flash of lightning and clap of thunder or two. Fortunately it sort of cleared up so I was able to go for my proscribed walk. I did the sensible thing and wore trainers and a weather proof coat, however I truly loath the way I look dressed like that so I’m going to avoid that look as much as possible, erggh!
… hmm I really need to invested in some more hardy but nice footwear, I getting leaks left, right and centre!
Filed under: Exercise, Whoops! on June 7th, 2009 | No Comments »
Sorry for this, I’m probably going to give you more information that you really ever needed to know. It made me happy so I thought I would write about it (feminine ‘issues’ on the horizon - you have been warned!).
My change in diet and decision to lose weight was not just because it would make me generally healthier it was also to help me manage my pcos (polycystic ovary syndrome for those that don’t know of it). I have a read a fair amount of literature, particularly one very helpful book, all of which assure me that the symptoms of pcos can be managed through a change in diet. So I changed my diet.
One of the symptoms is irregular or a complete lack of periods. In my case I don’t think I’ve had more than 4 periods in the last 5 years. Understandably I’ve been a little concerned because I really would like to have children one day. Even if that means suffering from a fairly crippling level of pain once a month for 3 days. Anyway so here is the good bit: Only one week after changing my diet I’ve got my period, I’ve got the curse, aunt flow has come to visit, I’m riding the crimson wave etc. etc. so as I said I’m pleased 
Go me and my ovaries!
Filed under: Successes on June 7th, 2009 | No Comments »