WEIGH IN - DRUM ROLL PLEASE

DA, DA, DA DAH!!!!

Had a loss this morning 1.2 kg (2.64lbs), feeling happy, feeling relieved, still feeling hungry!!!!!
I have reached the 50lbs loss mark - woohoo!!

Looking back it has all been worth it of course, though I still feel empty and am still craving the carbs. I thought this would get better as time went on. I am staying strong though - at least until Sunday. It's my birthday on Sunday and I am going to have a "free"day so I want to be good until then. I was sooo good yesterday, a work colleague brought in home made pastries. They were laying out on the kitchen bench all day and I didn't succumb, I am so proud of myself.

Anyhow better go and start some work.

ps Just got my book, cant wait to start reading it tonight.

MRS BROCCOLI HEAD

I'm eating so many veges, I'm stating to look like a head of broccoli.It's all good though, but I do miss the carbs every once in a while. OK everyday, NO EVERY BLOODY DOG DANG MINUTE OF THE DAY!!!. On the plus side I do feel better,have regular daily ablutions and my body shape is changing.So all is good at the moment, STILL waiting for my new book to arrive, hopefully today as I cannot bear the thought of being on the shakes for another week.

Today I have the day off work I have the rounds of Dr's to see (three) just what I love doing on a day off - NOT!

BUSY,BUSY,BUSY

As we say here in Australia, I have been "flat out like lizard drinking" and havn't had much time to blog.

My weigh in was a non event - I stayed the same. I suppose it was to much to ask for a loss after my gigantor effect last week and also the fact I have had a couple of cheat days, so all in all a pleasing result.

Am feeling a bit bored on this diet at the moment, the new book I have ordered still hasn't arrived so am waiting for it eagerly.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

HEEELP!!

Late last night ( and I emphasis late) I attempted to change my blog template and screwed it up big time.I very nearly lost the whole blog.

As you can see my blog appears smaller and squashed in, can anyone tell mw how to change this back???

Last week I was tagged by Mick (White Rose Boy), my apologies to Mick for not doing straight away, so here goes.

THINGS ABOUT ME

5 Things in my Refrigderator

- Veges,veges and more veges
- Skim Milk
- Eggs
- Cask of water
- Dog Food

5 Things in my Car

- Bat out of Hell CD
- Tissues
- Pen
- Street Directory
- Umbrella

5 Things in my Purse

- Money
- Credit cards
- Old Receipts
- Photo of my Daughter
- Drivers License

5 Things in my Closet

- Clothes
- Shoes
- Handbags
- Wedding Dress
- Hats

5 Things I want to see before I die.

- My weight down to at least 80 kilos( 176lbs)
- My daughter happy and content with her life
- Pyramids
- Tahiti
- Ireland

OK, the diet. Well the diet has been particulary hard, no bloody hard since starting back on it last Sunday. I am really struggling with it at the moment. I have the bad headaches back and my body is craving for some carbohydrates.A lesson has been learned. This is not a diet that can be broken, as it totally stuffs up the good work previously done. I feel totally craptastic again and it is taking all my resolve not gorge myself.

A NON SCALE VICTORY

Back on the plan,after a small deviation on Saturday. Hubby and I went to a friends birthday bash, we both ate way to much and I also downed a few too many red wines. I didn't get too stressed about not sticking to my plan and I certainly was not going to take my shakes and eat the rabbit food. Sunday saw me get back on the wagon, so to speak.

We have had a couple of cold and rainy days here, you know the ones where the only thing you want to eat are the carbohydrate, dripping in saturated fat type foods - every obese person's Nirvana. I have struggled with the plan I must admit, particularly today and am already thinking what I can have for dinner (and I've just finished lunch). I need a hypnotist to get my mind of the food! Arrrrr

Having said all of this, yesterday I was shopping and bought myself a pair of size 20 jeans! WOW. A huge thing for me, as I cannot remember the last time I was a size 20, so am really happy with that. Every time I start thinking about food today, I think of my jeans and how I'll be an 18 soon. There is a god after all!!!

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY

First thing this morning I jumped on the scales and was ecstatic to see the numbers.

I weighed in at 119kg. That's a loss of 3.4kg or 7.48lbs!!!

WOO FRIGGIN HOO!!!!

Can you tell that I'm happy about that. I could not believe it when I saw the numbers this morning and had weighed myself three times just to make sure it was right and yep 119kgs.

Just to give you a post mortem on my week. I started on a low carb high protein plan last week replacing two meals with protein shakes,having two pieces of low GI fruit, a salad with lunch and a serve of protein with veges at dinner. I was supposed to have no more than 120g of protein, but I really had more most nights 150-200g of steak,chicken,cheese. It was tough the first 3 days and I had bad all day headaches for 3 1/2 days, but after that it was easier, though a bit boring I must say. I have run out of the shakes, so will keep to a low carb regime until I can get to the shops again on the weekend.

I have ordered a book which the lovely Chubbymum told me about called "Neris & India's Idiot Proof Diet" which is a low carb diet, just what I'm looking for, so am excited about that.

I want to add also since I've been drinking 2 litres of water a day, my skin is clearer and I feel better in myself. One small change I have also noticed the roof of my mouth is smooth and not rough like it was obviously that was a hydration issue.

Anyway better go and do some work bye for now!

STILL AT IT

First of all ,the answer to my question re song title on my last post is "The Milkshake" from the 80's movie "You Can't Stop the Music". You will all be forgiven about not knowing this movie, it starred Valerie Perrine and featured the Village People. I watched it recently on cable and it is soooo bad and has not dated well. I am embarrassed to say I actually saw this at the movies when it was released and enjoyed it. Ha! obviously my taste has refined over the years.

Still going on with the shakes. Thanks for all your comments on my last post. You are all absolutely right in what you all said.These are certainly not a long term option and quite frankly I am starting to feel the motivation waning, due to being limited in what I can eat.

Today is a colleagues 50 th birthday and I plan to have a piece of the Tiramisu cake I have ordered. My big challenge is to stop at one small piece. I have mentioned before I find I do better if I abstain from the treats, when I have them it only wets my appetite for more, then I think oh well, one more wont hurt, then it snowballs from there.

One thing is for sure, if I don't continue on with the shakes after Thursday, I definitely will be keeping to a restricted carbohydrate regime. My reason is I have done the hard yards with the headaches I had for 4 days, so I don't want to undo all that work (and suffering lol!).

I am putting out my feelers for a plan that is high Protein and low carbs, I know about Atkins, can anyone think of something else. I have heard about the South Beach diet, does anyone know the principles of this diet or tried it?? I'd be interested to know.

I'll leave you all with my thought for the day.