Well, I give yesterday and today a 7/10, I reckon. Successfully resisted further peices of cake - even being left in a room with a plate full of icing for about 10 minutes - and I didn't crack. Woo me!
Only minor blip was having two Petit Filous (es) in the evening, which I really didn't need - and I certainly didn't need 2. Not sure why I cracked really, but it won't happen again.
Today has been fine so far. Had my porridge this morning as per usual - and didn't snack on any of E's food (except for the odd "cleaning the spoon" moments) - which considering she left half of it was a minor triumph.
There are no cakes or any such devilish goodies at work today, so no need to worry there -but I did have my toasted sarnie a tad early (11:30am) - which could bring on afternoon hunger a bit earlier, but doing fine so far. Am also prepared to stand tough in the face of any "lunch-time invitations". Should be easy now that I'm prepared.
More tomorroz. Aiiiight.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ok, I'm back
...which will be news to pretty much no-one, unless anyone still has their RSS feed still monitoring this blog - in which case welcome back!
So - I'm kinda fed up with being a bit chunkier than I would like, so I'm taking steps to rectify it. The exercise element of said plan is all in place: I cycle to work - play football once or twice a week and with an impending 10 mile run coming up in October, I'm currently running 3 times a week in my lunch break. It's just the eating that needs sorting out.
This morning wasn't too bad. Had porridge avec sliced banana and some golden syrup (no more than a teaspoon). Avoided nibbling on E's breakfast much which was a triumph of sorts, seeing as she didn't finish her Brioche, and that is imminently nibbleable. Oh yes, it's a word.
Got to work, feeling pretty jolly please with myself. The cycle in was pleasant, with the warm summer sun on me - and my new bike is an awesome ride - so that was good. Avoided a coffee as it's too hot - but had a sugar-free RedBull, and since then, just on squash. Hurrah.
But, there is cake in the office today (for one of my colleague's daughter's naming ceremony). Half considered resisting completely - but then remembered that I said to B that I'd allow myself to have 1 slice of something (BUT NO MORE) - so did that. Am now currently trying to avoid going anywhere near the kitchen, since I know there is plenty more cake left - and I've had my slice now. And I want some more dammit. Oh how I want some more. Suspect I'll be ok though.
Going running at lunch (28 degrees out there, nice), and football tonight - hence plenty of water today. Should help.
More later.
So - I'm kinda fed up with being a bit chunkier than I would like, so I'm taking steps to rectify it. The exercise element of said plan is all in place: I cycle to work - play football once or twice a week and with an impending 10 mile run coming up in October, I'm currently running 3 times a week in my lunch break. It's just the eating that needs sorting out.
This morning wasn't too bad. Had porridge avec sliced banana and some golden syrup (no more than a teaspoon). Avoided nibbling on E's breakfast much which was a triumph of sorts, seeing as she didn't finish her Brioche, and that is imminently nibbleable. Oh yes, it's a word.
Got to work, feeling pretty jolly please with myself. The cycle in was pleasant, with the warm summer sun on me - and my new bike is an awesome ride - so that was good. Avoided a coffee as it's too hot - but had a sugar-free RedBull, and since then, just on squash. Hurrah.
But, there is cake in the office today (for one of my colleague's daughter's naming ceremony). Half considered resisting completely - but then remembered that I said to B that I'd allow myself to have 1 slice of something (BUT NO MORE) - so did that. Am now currently trying to avoid going anywhere near the kitchen, since I know there is plenty more cake left - and I've had my slice now. And I want some more dammit. Oh how I want some more. Suspect I'll be ok though.
Going running at lunch (28 degrees out there, nice), and football tonight - hence plenty of water today. Should help.
More later.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Weekend
Well that was the weekend. Spent quite a bit of it feeling low, which is never good for dieting resolve, and true to type - I struggled.
Saturday was fine, despite being stressed to the hilt by not being able to find some monkfish to cook a lovely meal for B & I (toured about 8 supermarkets at prime time on Sat afternoon!). Was feeling really crappy when we were looking for a semi healthy desert but couldn't find anything even remotely good (either too many calories == bad for me, or too much sugar == bad for B) - luckily we found a rather nice Weight Watchers frozen chocolate pot thing - which turned out to be lovely. So that was ok.
Sunday was harder - spent almost all day feeling crappy, and thus hungry (which probably didn't help the crappiness!) Ended up snacking on a few sultanas which B has now removed from danger - and then when we were watching a film in the evening - we were both really peckish, so we had cheese and crackers (2 of each). Hardly worth worrying about - but hardly brilliant.
So I'll count those days as successful - which means we have... 174 days left. Woo!
Today is fine so far. Had my soup early, which isn't a good sign, but not feeling so low, so should be ok.
Saturday was fine, despite being stressed to the hilt by not being able to find some monkfish to cook a lovely meal for B & I (toured about 8 supermarkets at prime time on Sat afternoon!). Was feeling really crappy when we were looking for a semi healthy desert but couldn't find anything even remotely good (either too many calories == bad for me, or too much sugar == bad for B) - luckily we found a rather nice Weight Watchers frozen chocolate pot thing - which turned out to be lovely. So that was ok.
Sunday was harder - spent almost all day feeling crappy, and thus hungry (which probably didn't help the crappiness!) Ended up snacking on a few sultanas which B has now removed from danger - and then when we were watching a film in the evening - we were both really peckish, so we had cheese and crackers (2 of each). Hardly worth worrying about - but hardly brilliant.
So I'll count those days as successful - which means we have... 174 days left. Woo!
Today is fine so far. Had my soup early, which isn't a good sign, but not feeling so low, so should be ok.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
And again
It's all goooooood. Drinking so much squash that I'm off to the loo every 5 mins - but feeling quite awake and not feeling hungry (or, bizarrely tired, given the cut down in coffee recently).
Playing in a football tournament tonight, which should be good for the ol' fitness.
178 days left.
(177 by tonight, hopefully)
Playing in a football tournament tonight, which should be good for the ol' fitness.
178 days left.
(177 by tonight, hopefully)
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
So far, so good
Cycled in today which was ace - I wasn't rusty in the slightest, and kept up my plan of only having one cup of coffee a day (not for dieting purposes, but more because my coffee drinking was a bit OTT at the end of the year) - made sure I used a sweetener too. Score!
Had plenty of squash to make sure I'm hydrated - and the pile of Cadbury's chocolate is now decreasing - which is ace. Good helping there work colleagues!
Still fantasizing about eating lots of chocolate mind - and I wish that'd go away, but I've got my head about water for the time being.
Had plenty of squash to make sure I'm hydrated - and the pile of Cadbury's chocolate is now decreasing - which is ace. Good helping there work colleagues!
Still fantasizing about eating lots of chocolate mind - and I wish that'd go away, but I've got my head about water for the time being.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
179 days
Today was another successful one. Yay!
There will be more Roses tomorrow, and I shall be ready for them! :)
Only 179 days left.
There will be more Roses tomorrow, and I shall be ready for them! :)
Only 179 days left.
Post-Christmas challenges
Had the morning off work today, so decided to leisurely walk in at lunch time rather than bike it - and that was cool. Lots of time to reflect and that.
As expected when I got to work there were lots of unhealthy goodies around going free (post-Christmas left-overs) - and today there are a tray of Fererro Roche and a big tin of Cadbury's Roses - and dammit if I don't want to eat copious amounts of both.
Still, right now my resolve is strong so shouldn't be a problem.
As expected when I got to work there were lots of unhealthy goodies around going free (post-Christmas left-overs) - and today there are a tray of Fererro Roche and a big tin of Cadbury's Roses - and dammit if I don't want to eat copious amounts of both.
Still, right now my resolve is strong so shouldn't be a problem.
181 days
Right, so I reckon that realistically I'm going to need 6 months worth of solid (yet sensible) dieting to get down to my target weight. "6 months!" I hear you cry in unison, "but you aren't that fat". Indeed - but this is all about doing it healthily and sustainably - which means no easy fixes and fads that will last a few weeks but then die a death afterwards. No, this has to be slow and measured.
Yesterday was a good day - no unnecessary snacking - went for a walk with B and all was good. So I now make that 180 days left.
Bring it on.
Yesterday was a good day - no unnecessary snacking - went for a walk with B and all was good. So I now make that 180 days left.
Bring it on.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Eat, drink, be merry for tomorrow we diet
Or rather today.
Yes, I'm back - and I'm going to need your help again, dear readers.
So, the current situation is that I haven't totally managed to undo my good work, and I'm still (according to those around me) much thinner than when I started this blog. However Christmas was pretty much a dieting disaster, so it's time to get serious again.
Had a chocolate themed Murder Mystery™ new year's party last night, which included so much chocolate that I can't bear to think about eating any more of the stuff at the moment, so that's a step in the right direction - so I'm hoping that today will be ok. Planning to go for a walk with B this afternoon too, so 2007 will get it's first dose of exercise. Yay!
New to 2007 (well, the latter bit of 2006 to be fair too) is the lack of SlimFast. I'm now buying the little variety packs of cereal to start the day off with, and eating Covent Garden soups for lunch. It's the same plan (~200kcals for breakfast and lunch) but much tastier and cheaper! Wish me luck.
Yes, I'm back - and I'm going to need your help again, dear readers.
So, the current situation is that I haven't totally managed to undo my good work, and I'm still (according to those around me) much thinner than when I started this blog. However Christmas was pretty much a dieting disaster, so it's time to get serious again.
Had a chocolate themed Murder Mystery™ new year's party last night, which included so much chocolate that I can't bear to think about eating any more of the stuff at the moment, so that's a step in the right direction - so I'm hoping that today will be ok. Planning to go for a walk with B this afternoon too, so 2007 will get it's first dose of exercise. Yay!
New to 2007 (well, the latter bit of 2006 to be fair too) is the lack of SlimFast. I'm now buying the little variety packs of cereal to start the day off with, and eating Covent Garden soups for lunch. It's the same plan (~200kcals for breakfast and lunch) but much tastier and cheaper! Wish me luck.
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