Day 8. First weigh in accomplished!

Finally approaching the end of day 8. It's been pretty darn successful I think.

I went to my first Slimming World class this morning. After debating the pros and cons as to whether or not to go and wondering if I even had the guts to go it alone, I man'd up and went... and man, I'm glad I did. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, it really made me feel better and confirm that I made the right decision going. Not only this, but I got weighed today on a proper set of scales. Despite my next official weigh in at group being next week, to me, this was the big weigh in. I was so, so scared of what it was going to read. 

Having weighed myself at my Mums and the scales reading 16st7lbs (estimated - I saw it goes way past the 16 mark and refused to look) I now weighed in at 15st8lbs. I'm so glad my hard work paid off! I'm also aware I'm going to have to up my gain to get a decent loss this week. I've eaten well today, and plan on doing so for the rest of the week. Got my meals planned out and my exercise sorted - roll on next Tuesday.

I'm going to stop typing now as I need a wee (lovely) but I'll try get back on this tomorrow. My Nan has come to stay for a few days so I'm running on limited time!

Until tomorrow.

E

Day 7. End of week one!

Alas, I have finished my seventh day! I'm quite proud of myself for getting this far. I'm also crapping myself (putting it nicely) about my first weigh in tomorrow. I don't tend to do things on my own, let alone things that involve me standing up and staring my weight problems (metahporically) in the face. Nerves, nerves, nerves!

Today has been a bit of a let down, to a degree. I just think I ate too much. I felt a bit gross because of it. I think I'm starting to struggle a tad, not so much with the diet just the portion control and fitting in my superfrees. I'm going food shopping on Thursday and can't wait to get in the veg department! I'm going to try experiment with some snazzy vegetable dishes next week so watch this space for some recipes.

Tonight I had a Pork fillet Madras with Rice, and it was awfully good. Not sure how many syns it was due to the fact I used a table spoon or so of oil (virgin oil) but I think it was worth it! Shall post the recipe in the near future for that!

On a side note - I've stumbled across www.boohoo.com and previously wouldn't have bothered shopping there. Upon inspection, I'm loving some of their dresses, and more importantly their prices!

Will post results of the weigh in tomorrow after my first class. Wish me luck!

E

Day 3. The hard times are over...?

My mother always said to me that the first 3 days are the hardest. I used to believe her but now I'm not so sure! Having stuck to my SW diet perfectly and yet to have a true moment of weakness, I have a feeling there are much, much harder times ahead. I keep telling myself I can go this alone but I think the reality of the matter is that SW clubs are there for a reason. Support helps.

I have thusfore come to the conclusion that as of October I shall be joining my local slimming world group, and to be completely honest, I'm crapping myself. I think it will be good for me on a few accounts; since I've moved here I've not really made any attempts at a social life outside of activities with Liam, and the exercise to and from the club will be useful. Win win, baby. I'm just so nervousss.

Oh oh oh, I also baked a cake today without touching any of it! Albeit it was a bright orange, lemon cake (gross) but I figure I should get used to avoiding temptation while I can before I'm out in the big wide world with Gregs sausage rolls and Reeces Cups jumping up at me. Proudness + 10.

Right, sleep time. Off to dream about Topshop dresses and River Island boots.

E