I knew it'd not be good - 2.5lbs on. Harumph. Even though I've been having problems the last couple of weeks, it's still disheartening to see the scales go up. I feel complete and utter frustration with myself and my body. Still, it's better than it could have been, after 9 days of constipation and 36 hours of dysentry, my body doesn't really know what's going on.
Still not feeling the best today, but I suppose that will stop me consoling myself with food. I could do with a few days in bed, but my colleague is on holiday this week and I would end up wracked with guilt if I didn't come into work. Far too conscientious me.
So I guess I need to just take it one day at a time. Food today is likely to stay limited while my stomach continues to cramp and Spinning tonight is not going to happen. Early night again I think.
I'm planning a bit of a wander at lunchtime as a consolation for lack of Spinning - if my tights will stay up that is. They seem to have this annoying habit of hanging around my knees, not such a good look and somewhat annoying! I've spent most of the morning trying to pull them back up without flashing too much of my nether regions. Attractive I can assure you.
Right then, off for a peppermint tea and to get on with some work. I know I said I'd try and be a bit more chipper today, but this is as good as it get's when I am in self pity mode. Sorry folks, I shall be smiley tomorrow....
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Be careful what you wish for
Oh my goodness me. I am ill and feeling more than a bit sorry for myself. I seem to have either a) poisoned myself b) caught some form of stomach lurgy or c) gone into labour with a child I had no idea I was carrying.
I reckon option b) is the safest bet, I visited a friend last night who'd been off sick with a stomach bug but assured me she was feeling fine. Hmmmm, I have not been feeling fine since 3am this morning. Stomach cramps are officially hideous, but on the plus side, the toilet issues I was suffering are now long forgotten, to be replaced by issues at the other side of the spectrum. Gah!
Anyway, I'm still not hopeful of a loss tomorrow despite my dodgy WW scales showing me at 16stone 12 this morning (i.e. 5 pounds off my last official WI and 10 pounds off the last dodgy WI) ... that's most definitely a temporary glitch. Although I've eaten nothing all day today as even drinking water is sending my stupid stomach into all sorts of spasms.
In other none bowel related news, both my dresses arrived and aren't as hideous as first expected. The nicer one is a bit too tight at the moment for my pear shape, but I reckon it might be ok if I get a bit more weight off. I'm going to keep looking however for something a bit more weddingy.
Right then, I am off to wallow in a vat of self pity. I promise to be a bit more chipper tomorrow, despite what the scales of doom show me.
I reckon option b) is the safest bet, I visited a friend last night who'd been off sick with a stomach bug but assured me she was feeling fine. Hmmmm, I have not been feeling fine since 3am this morning. Stomach cramps are officially hideous, but on the plus side, the toilet issues I was suffering are now long forgotten, to be replaced by issues at the other side of the spectrum. Gah!
Anyway, I'm still not hopeful of a loss tomorrow despite my dodgy WW scales showing me at 16stone 12 this morning (i.e. 5 pounds off my last official WI and 10 pounds off the last dodgy WI) ... that's most definitely a temporary glitch. Although I've eaten nothing all day today as even drinking water is sending my stupid stomach into all sorts of spasms.
In other none bowel related news, both my dresses arrived and aren't as hideous as first expected. The nicer one is a bit too tight at the moment for my pear shape, but I reckon it might be ok if I get a bit more weight off. I'm going to keep looking however for something a bit more weddingy.
Right then, I am off to wallow in a vat of self pity. I promise to be a bit more chipper tomorrow, despite what the scales of doom show me.
Monday, 8 March 2010
Weekend round up
Monday morning - another weekend of excess and another feeling of impending doom about WI on Wednesday. Last Wednesday and Thursday were really good days, good food choices and a bit of exercise. Friday was fairly atrocious, the whole toilet situation was really getting me down so I decided that eating crap was the way forward - my body usually repels such stuff these days so I was hopeful (or just kidding myself). Fairly stupid really since we had friends coming round for dinner and I'd spent a lot of time deciding on a WW friendly menu. I made a lovely Lamb, Cranberry and Port Hotpot which was only 8.5 points a serving, but I'd ruined myself before I even got to that point. I also drank too much as usual, so that saw me reaching the dizzy heights of 55 points for Friday. Clever me!
Saturday was slightly better, Matt had a ticket for the QPR v West Brom game so I accompanied him but took myself off to Westfield for the first time. I worked at the BBC for 18 months while they were building the place and it opened about a month after I left. Most definitely a good thing as I'd have bankrupted myself working opposite that place every day. I walked round for about 3 hours and I was totally exhausted by the end. We ate in a Malaysian restaurant for dinner, I probably didn't make the best choices but the portions were fairly miniscule so I don't think too much damage was done.
I decided since I'd lost a bit of weight to get myself measured in M&S and treat myself to some new bra's. After waiting for 30 minutes, I was greated by the most useless woman measuring me. I was there wearing a 38G which is pretty much a perfect fit, she measured me at a 42E - which seemed a bit daft given I've lost nearly 4 stone. My back boobs have pretty much disappeared, I didn't expect an increase of 4 inches. Needless to say the 42E was completely wrong on me, hanging off my body and the cup size was about the same size as my head. Her answer - stick to the size you already have. I probably could have worked that out for myself.
Yesterday morning I went to the gym and did 20 minutes on the treadclimber which was fairly painful and then some weights to try and strengthen my legs. My knee seems to be getting more crunchy and a bit sore at times, so chances are I am going to have to get that checked out. We then met friends for dinner at Mya Lacarte which was totally amazing as usual. Once again, we drank far too much. The only saving grace was that lunch was the only meal consumed yesterday.
So today, I seem to have a 10 point defecit to make up before Wednesday. I am still suffering a few toilet related issues (still not quite right but you don't need all that information!) so I feel fairly bloated and heavy still. I'll have to go and face the scales, but it's not going to be pleasant viewing. I am relying on Lactulose to try and get me back on the straight and narrow before the week is out. Here's hoping.
Off for a massage tonight to try and sort out my back - seriously I am 33 going on 63 today, then meeting a friend afterwards for Knitting Club (see I told you I was going on 63...). Not sure what we'll do about dinner, but I've got to try and limit myself to about 6 or 7 points (an unfortunate run in with some Love Hearts this morning..). Tomorrow night I will hit the gym and try and earn a few BP's so I am hopefully back on an even keel by Wednesday.
Given the self sabotage and my useless bowel - it's going to take a minor miracle for the scales not to be up 3 or 4 pounds, most depressing.
Saturday was slightly better, Matt had a ticket for the QPR v West Brom game so I accompanied him but took myself off to Westfield for the first time. I worked at the BBC for 18 months while they were building the place and it opened about a month after I left. Most definitely a good thing as I'd have bankrupted myself working opposite that place every day. I walked round for about 3 hours and I was totally exhausted by the end. We ate in a Malaysian restaurant for dinner, I probably didn't make the best choices but the portions were fairly miniscule so I don't think too much damage was done.
I decided since I'd lost a bit of weight to get myself measured in M&S and treat myself to some new bra's. After waiting for 30 minutes, I was greated by the most useless woman measuring me. I was there wearing a 38G which is pretty much a perfect fit, she measured me at a 42E - which seemed a bit daft given I've lost nearly 4 stone. My back boobs have pretty much disappeared, I didn't expect an increase of 4 inches. Needless to say the 42E was completely wrong on me, hanging off my body and the cup size was about the same size as my head. Her answer - stick to the size you already have. I probably could have worked that out for myself.
Yesterday morning I went to the gym and did 20 minutes on the treadclimber which was fairly painful and then some weights to try and strengthen my legs. My knee seems to be getting more crunchy and a bit sore at times, so chances are I am going to have to get that checked out. We then met friends for dinner at Mya Lacarte which was totally amazing as usual. Once again, we drank far too much. The only saving grace was that lunch was the only meal consumed yesterday.
So today, I seem to have a 10 point defecit to make up before Wednesday. I am still suffering a few toilet related issues (still not quite right but you don't need all that information!) so I feel fairly bloated and heavy still. I'll have to go and face the scales, but it's not going to be pleasant viewing. I am relying on Lactulose to try and get me back on the straight and narrow before the week is out. Here's hoping.
Off for a massage tonight to try and sort out my back - seriously I am 33 going on 63 today, then meeting a friend afterwards for Knitting Club (see I told you I was going on 63...). Not sure what we'll do about dinner, but I've got to try and limit myself to about 6 or 7 points (an unfortunate run in with some Love Hearts this morning..). Tomorrow night I will hit the gym and try and earn a few BP's so I am hopefully back on an even keel by Wednesday.
Given the self sabotage and my useless bowel - it's going to take a minor miracle for the scales not to be up 3 or 4 pounds, most depressing.
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Randomness
Thanks everyone for your comments yesterday - I a now armed with a number of remedies which I intend to try which will hopefully do the trick. Still no luck so far, but I'll spare you all any more details. Not sure I need to turn this into a blog about my toilet habits!
I headed to the gym last night for Spinning, only to find no Spin Instructor, so I did a bit of half hearted peddaling, my exercise motivation is still severly lacking so it was a fairly feeble attempt. Must try harder. We ended up ordering Chinese once we got home, but to be honest, I am not feeling overly like stuffing my face at the moment given I currently feel like I have inhaled a sapce hopper so I was able to stay within points without too much trauma.
Today is shaping up to be another fairly decent day. I've just had an Innocent Veg Pot for lunch and it was bloody lovely, you have to try these if you are stuck for a quick and healthy lunch, much more satisfying than a low fat sarnie, plus 3 of your 5 a day - Bargain! Someone has very kindly stuck the remnants of an office buffet behind me but I am managing to ignore the sandwiches and cakes so far. Although the cakes do look bloody lovely. Ho hum.
In other news, I've a couple of weddings this year so I have purchased myself 2 dresses as an incentive to get a few more pounds off. They are both in a size 18 which should fit me now at a push - but another half a stone would definitely help.
The first one, I love, but I fear since most of my weight is on my thighs, this would take some industrial strength spanx to keep things in check. This model even manages to look all thighs in it so I imagine I'll be a right horror!
The second one is a bit more forgiving.... but I don't like it as much. Anyway, I may hate them both when they arrive.....
Is it wrong to wear black for a wedding?? If I decide on either of these, I'll wear coloured accessories. I'm not ready to go parading myself in head to toe colour just yet! I'll keep my eyes out for something a bit more wedding friendly as these may end up going back.
Off out with friends for Dinner tonight, I think we're heading to Pizza Express so I can have one of the Leggera Pizzas which should allow me to bank a few points for the weekend. The scales are predictably still showing me 3 pounds up on last week which is disheartening but I'll try and ignore it for now.
I headed to the gym last night for Spinning, only to find no Spin Instructor, so I did a bit of half hearted peddaling, my exercise motivation is still severly lacking so it was a fairly feeble attempt. Must try harder. We ended up ordering Chinese once we got home, but to be honest, I am not feeling overly like stuffing my face at the moment given I currently feel like I have inhaled a sapce hopper so I was able to stay within points without too much trauma.
Today is shaping up to be another fairly decent day. I've just had an Innocent Veg Pot for lunch and it was bloody lovely, you have to try these if you are stuck for a quick and healthy lunch, much more satisfying than a low fat sarnie, plus 3 of your 5 a day - Bargain! Someone has very kindly stuck the remnants of an office buffet behind me but I am managing to ignore the sandwiches and cakes so far. Although the cakes do look bloody lovely. Ho hum.
In other news, I've a couple of weddings this year so I have purchased myself 2 dresses as an incentive to get a few more pounds off. They are both in a size 18 which should fit me now at a push - but another half a stone would definitely help.
The first one, I love, but I fear since most of my weight is on my thighs, this would take some industrial strength spanx to keep things in check. This model even manages to look all thighs in it so I imagine I'll be a right horror!
The second one is a bit more forgiving.... but I don't like it as much. Anyway, I may hate them both when they arrive.....
Is it wrong to wear black for a wedding?? If I decide on either of these, I'll wear coloured accessories. I'm not ready to go parading myself in head to toe colour just yet! I'll keep my eyes out for something a bit more wedding friendly as these may end up going back.
Off out with friends for Dinner tonight, I think we're heading to Pizza Express so I can have one of the Leggera Pizzas which should allow me to bank a few points for the weekend. The scales are predictably still showing me 3 pounds up on last week which is disheartening but I'll try and ignore it for now.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Scale avoidance
I'm not weighing in today, I've even come to work in Jeans so I won't go to my class as I can't very well strip down to my G-String in a room full of strangers (I normally wear a flimsy dress that weighs as little as possible and I've even thought about removing my underwear before). I'm not avoiding the scales because I've had a particularly bad week. I had an 18 point defecit by Sunday, but I've pulled all but 2 of those back, however a quick jump on my scales shows I am currently 4 pounds heavier than I was last week.
Here comes the "Too Much Information" bit... I haven't been to the loo since Saturday - if you get my drift. I feel awful and bloated and look like I am pregnant and clearly the scales would show a gain because of this which even though I know it wouldn't be a true gain, it would knock me somewhat. And my journey so far this year has been somewhat unsteady as it is.
I don't know what to do about this 'situation', I've increased my water and fibre intake, tried prunes and senna, and WW Fruities, tried strong coffee and a bit more exercise and last night I resorted to a laxative - still nothing. My body seems set to frustrate me this week! Maybe I need a hot curry and a few pints of lager to get things moving???
Anyway, I'm sure the situation will resolve itself eventually and I am determined to have a good week. I'm going Spinning tonight and food is planned for the next few days so that should keep me on the straight and narrow. I've a few social engagements which require a bit of planning but I should manage to stay on track.
I'm 4 pounds away from losing 4 stone and its 4 weeks today til we head off to Croatia, so that's my current focus, but I am very much still taking it one day at a time.
If anyone has any tips for my little issue - they'd be most appreciated!
Here comes the "Too Much Information" bit... I haven't been to the loo since Saturday - if you get my drift. I feel awful and bloated and look like I am pregnant and clearly the scales would show a gain because of this which even though I know it wouldn't be a true gain, it would knock me somewhat. And my journey so far this year has been somewhat unsteady as it is.
I don't know what to do about this 'situation', I've increased my water and fibre intake, tried prunes and senna, and WW Fruities, tried strong coffee and a bit more exercise and last night I resorted to a laxative - still nothing. My body seems set to frustrate me this week! Maybe I need a hot curry and a few pints of lager to get things moving???
Anyway, I'm sure the situation will resolve itself eventually and I am determined to have a good week. I'm going Spinning tonight and food is planned for the next few days so that should keep me on the straight and narrow. I've a few social engagements which require a bit of planning but I should manage to stay on track.
I'm 4 pounds away from losing 4 stone and its 4 weeks today til we head off to Croatia, so that's my current focus, but I am very much still taking it one day at a time.
If anyone has any tips for my little issue - they'd be most appreciated!
Monday, 1 March 2010
Creamy delight
Just a little rave about something I stumbled across in Waitrose today whilst trying to decide what I fancied for lunch (not a good idea to go to Waitrose when hungry as you come out £45 worse off with still no clue of what to eat).
I'm a bit of a cream fiend and I am always trying to find ways of making food taste creamy without it actually being millions of points. I love pasta with creamy sauces but have never quite managed to find anything that worked - I think I now have the answer.
Angel Technology Heartily Healthy Cream - The whole carton of 250ml works out at 8.5 points.
I'm not sure it's something I'd pour over my apple crumble but in a sauce I think we have a winner.
I made a mushroom sauce tonight and it's lovely. Dry fried some mushrooms with a bit of onion and garlic, added half a chicken oxo cube and some water and simmered it down, then added a couple of spoonfuls of the cream and a bit of parsley and simmered it again til it all thickened up - creamy mushroom sauce for 1.5 points. Bargain!
I'm a bit of a cream fiend and I am always trying to find ways of making food taste creamy without it actually being millions of points. I love pasta with creamy sauces but have never quite managed to find anything that worked - I think I now have the answer.
Angel Technology Heartily Healthy Cream - The whole carton of 250ml works out at 8.5 points.
I'm not sure it's something I'd pour over my apple crumble but in a sauce I think we have a winner.
I made a mushroom sauce tonight and it's lovely. Dry fried some mushrooms with a bit of onion and garlic, added half a chicken oxo cube and some water and simmered it down, then added a couple of spoonfuls of the cream and a bit of parsley and simmered it again til it all thickened up - creamy mushroom sauce for 1.5 points. Bargain!
Deja Vu
I seem to be in a permanent state of catch up following the weekends at the moment. Too many social events getting in the way of my diet of late. Friday night I was ok, I'd not really eaten a lot during the day as work was fairly mental and I decided not to drink when we went to the pub so I managed to pull back a few points from dinner on Thursday.
Saturday was a diet disaster really. We had a wardrobe delivered at 0545am on Saturday morning so as a result I was bloody shattered all day - obviously Matt was completely oblivious to the doorbell or the 2 burly men huffing and puffing in the hallway. We had lunch planned with friends from 1pm which saw us stumbling home at 1030pm after a few comedy moments along the way. It was Matt's birthday celebration Part 2 so I'll blame him if I have a gain this week :) I was still mindful of what I ate, but I definitely drank way too much. All day drinking is not big or clever.
Yesterday was much better, as I a managed to save 6 points. Dropped my friend off at the train station and then spent the day assembling furniture and clearing out my wardrobe - a mammoth job I have been putting off for months. I now have a big pile of stuff to stick on ebay when I can find a bit of spare time.
I'm working from home today as I had a 6am start. I'm going to plan food for the next couple of days and try and head to the gym if I don't crash and burn before then. I seemed to have turned into a raging insomniac over the weekend. I look really run down, my skin is really dry but spotty at the same time which is frustrating and I've developed some sort of allergy to our flat, I've not stopped sneezing since yesterday morning but not in an ill kind of way - most definitely in an itchy nose kind of way. I even woke up during the night with a massive sneezing fit. Not overly good I can tell you!
I've decided to make a concerted effort to cut out alcohol during March. It's 4 weeks on Wednesday until we head off to Croatia so my aim is to drink as little as possible until then. March is a fairly busy month but I am sure cutting out the booze will help me stay on track and make me feel a little bit more energised. It can't do me any harm anyway!
Saturday was a diet disaster really. We had a wardrobe delivered at 0545am on Saturday morning so as a result I was bloody shattered all day - obviously Matt was completely oblivious to the doorbell or the 2 burly men huffing and puffing in the hallway. We had lunch planned with friends from 1pm which saw us stumbling home at 1030pm after a few comedy moments along the way. It was Matt's birthday celebration Part 2 so I'll blame him if I have a gain this week :) I was still mindful of what I ate, but I definitely drank way too much. All day drinking is not big or clever.
Yesterday was much better, as I a managed to save 6 points. Dropped my friend off at the train station and then spent the day assembling furniture and clearing out my wardrobe - a mammoth job I have been putting off for months. I now have a big pile of stuff to stick on ebay when I can find a bit of spare time.
I'm working from home today as I had a 6am start. I'm going to plan food for the next couple of days and try and head to the gym if I don't crash and burn before then. I seemed to have turned into a raging insomniac over the weekend. I look really run down, my skin is really dry but spotty at the same time which is frustrating and I've developed some sort of allergy to our flat, I've not stopped sneezing since yesterday morning but not in an ill kind of way - most definitely in an itchy nose kind of way. I even woke up during the night with a massive sneezing fit. Not overly good I can tell you!
I've decided to make a concerted effort to cut out alcohol during March. It's 4 weeks on Wednesday until we head off to Croatia so my aim is to drink as little as possible until then. March is a fairly busy month but I am sure cutting out the booze will help me stay on track and make me feel a little bit more energised. It can't do me any harm anyway!
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