Day 1 of what i hope will become my new journal to slimness,
I awoke with good intentions to settle down with a cup of coffee and then have a bowl of cornflakes and then be good for the rest of the day, 4 satsumas later and a handfull of quality street, maybe this isnt going to be the case.
I have decided that im definatley going to give slimming world a chance, i dont think i could go back to ss on cambridge at the moment.
Action is definatley needed i can hardly fit into any of my work clothes, think this is going to be harder than i thought.
Me
Blue Moon Countdown
Sunday 30 December 2007
Friday 28 December 2007
28th December 2007
Thankfully Xmas is over i had the kids over xmas which was wonderfull, the only spoiler to xmas was my feeling of overweightness, as per my precious post im at the heaviest i have ever been, Clothes dont fit me and i feel fat and look fat.
I have decided im going to do something about it again, the question is what diet having had brilliant results with the cambridge diet in the summer im inclined to go back to that, but there is the cost approx £40 per week but no extras, or Slimming world £5 per week plus food and the temptation to eat more than i should....
Only another week for me to decide however im cutting down on what im eating just a couple of bowls of cerial a day plus a light meal and some fruit and as much as i detest it coffee with sweetner again.
Me
I have decided im going to do something about it again, the question is what diet having had brilliant results with the cambridge diet in the summer im inclined to go back to that, but there is the cost approx £40 per week but no extras, or Slimming world £5 per week plus food and the temptation to eat more than i should....
Only another week for me to decide however im cutting down on what im eating just a couple of bowls of cerial a day plus a light meal and some fruit and as much as i detest it coffee with sweetner again.
Me
Thursday 6 December 2007
Oh My God 19 Stone...............
A trip to see the nurse today for a new patient check up weight height pee in this bottle please.
Well since July when i stopped cambridge diet, I m unhappy to say i have got straight back in to the old eating habits. and as aresult i now weigh 19stone which is more than i weighed before i went on a diet.
On the postive i have moved to poole met a wonderfull woman who hopefully will agree to become my wife one day possibly on the next blue moon.
Looking forward to christmas i have my childrem coming to stay for 11 days.
And on the 3rd Of January the Diet Starts.................. again.
Me.
Well since July when i stopped cambridge diet, I m unhappy to say i have got straight back in to the old eating habits. and as aresult i now weigh 19stone which is more than i weighed before i went on a diet.
On the postive i have moved to poole met a wonderfull woman who hopefully will agree to become my wife one day possibly on the next blue moon.
Looking forward to christmas i have my childrem coming to stay for 11 days.
And on the 3rd Of January the Diet Starts.................. again.
Me.
Monday 20 August 2007
Me Bad An Update
Well its been nearlyy 3 months since my last post, and looking back its been a good couple of months since my laast post.
Heres a quick update.
I was very lucky to find someone who has a put a smile on my face and im glad to say i'm still smilling 2 months later, that person knows who they are and i hope your still smiling.
It was my birthday back in july which was a very relaxed affait but made special by one person in particular.
The new Harry Potter book came out and im happy to say that Harry Potter..................... read it for yourselves..... lol
My kids came down for two weeks it rained for the first week, manged to wrap my kite round a lamp post which was fun, generally a good time was had by all and it was a shame to have to go back to work two weeks ago.
On Thursday night I manged to drop my mobile down the loo (Its Dead Jim..........)
This weekend i have been up to see the kids and we went to see surfs up to be honest i wouldnt bother with it...
As to the diet and heaslty eating i cant really comment as i havnt weighed myself recently the scales need new batteries.
Im happy and thats all that matters........
As always thanks for reading.
Me.
Heres a quick update.
I was very lucky to find someone who has a put a smile on my face and im glad to say i'm still smilling 2 months later, that person knows who they are and i hope your still smiling.
It was my birthday back in july which was a very relaxed affait but made special by one person in particular.
The new Harry Potter book came out and im happy to say that Harry Potter..................... read it for yourselves..... lol
My kids came down for two weeks it rained for the first week, manged to wrap my kite round a lamp post which was fun, generally a good time was had by all and it was a shame to have to go back to work two weeks ago.
On Thursday night I manged to drop my mobile down the loo (Its Dead Jim..........)
This weekend i have been up to see the kids and we went to see surfs up to be honest i wouldnt bother with it...
As to the diet and heaslty eating i cant really comment as i havnt weighed myself recently the scales need new batteries.
Im happy and thats all that matters........
As always thanks for reading.
Me.
Thursday 28 June 2007
28th June 2007
Well its a week before my 38th Birthday and its been an intresting couple of weeks, last week i had a run in with a reporter from the times see my last blog entry for that.
This week im working early shifts at work so generally starting work around 4am on Monday i was nearly 2 hours late it was a long weekend, went up to see my children over the weekend, and had some friends to stay over the weekend, so all in all lack of sleep and stress has generally taken its toll, fortunatley I have managed to catch up on some sleep and It will soon be sunday my day off.
Heres to the rain stopping.
Me.
This week im working early shifts at work so generally starting work around 4am on Monday i was nearly 2 hours late it was a long weekend, went up to see my children over the weekend, and had some friends to stay over the weekend, so all in all lack of sleep and stress has generally taken its toll, fortunatley I have managed to catch up on some sleep and It will soon be sunday my day off.
Heres to the rain stopping.
Me.
Wednesday 20 June 2007
Times Newspaper
As some of you already know I work as a train guard for south west trains. On Friday i met one of there reporters on my train who did not have a ticket.
On Monday the following article was issued by The Times Newspaper.Fare trap for passengers hit by queues-News-UK-TimesOnline
Yesterday in response to that article SWT issued the follwing to the BBC.BBC NEWS England Rail firm denies ticket fare row
I was that guard how do you think im feeling at the moment.............
Me
On Monday the following article was issued by The Times Newspaper.Fare trap for passengers hit by queues-News-UK-TimesOnline
Yesterday in response to that article SWT issued the follwing to the BBC.BBC NEWS England Rail firm denies ticket fare row
I was that guard how do you think im feeling at the moment.............
Me
Thursday 14 June 2007
14th June 2007
Its been a mixed day today, have stuck to my packs and water have had a few coffee's.
I have had my 6 monthly meeting with my manger today, he hasnt seen me for a while and he was gobsmacked at my weight loss so much so that he has set an action plan that at the end of july i have to go and see him to order replacement uniform as he put it my uniform is hanging off me.I definatley cant afford to do CD next month so am going to be sticking to the healthy option, no more binging on chocolate and im going to be keeping off the sugar in coffee and generally hope to build on what i have started.
Me.
I have had my 6 monthly meeting with my manger today, he hasnt seen me for a while and he was gobsmacked at my weight loss so much so that he has set an action plan that at the end of july i have to go and see him to order replacement uniform as he put it my uniform is hanging off me.I definatley cant afford to do CD next month so am going to be sticking to the healthy option, no more binging on chocolate and im going to be keeping off the sugar in coffee and generally hope to build on what i have started.
Me.
Monday 11 June 2007
11 June 2007 - Back On The Wagon
Well its day two since I Restarted after the weekend, losing my shaker and the will to diet on friday I am really finding it hard to get back in to it, It has been a nightmare at work i took a shake in yesterday and tried to make it but it was so lumpy i landed up throwing it down the sink, i took a tetra pac in today but by the time it was time to have it was warm, have been having probs with water when stuck on the same train for 6 hours the supply of water is very limited.
Thankfully 2 days off now so hopefully can get back in to the good habits before i go back to work on thursday.
Me.
Thankfully 2 days off now so hopefully can get back in to the good habits before i go back to work on thursday.
Me.
Saturday 9 June 2007
09 June 2007- Another Connefession
Well after the elation of weighing myself yesterday to findim over half way and i have lost two stone, I have somewhat blown the plot.
I havnt been feeling too good genenerally over the last few days i have been feeling light headed and have had little strength.
On the plus side people who i havnt seem have noticed the weight loss, my clothes are loooser and i inside i have been feeling better in myself, untill yesterday.
I had worked a train up to London and was walking to take a break as usual walked [ast the usual shops and stopped and got my self a warm sauasage roll which i promptly ate, i didnt feel guilty i didnt think oh well theres a nother 4 days of ss down the drain i didnt think anything.
Later when i got home i went kiting and the less said about that the better, i got off the bus and walked over to the shop and picked up a pack of 3 chocolate muffins and 3 packs of wheat crunchies which agian i promptly ate, nust admit i did feel a bit sick, but agin not a thought to the diet.
I got up this morning went to work took my shakes thinking well yesterday was yesterday we all fall down every now and again. The shakes are still in my work bag i have had 2 cheeese and ham rolls at work, im not even going to bother with my shakes today, i going to have some chicken and vegetables for my tea and start fresh tommorow.
Feelings of remorse. Determination to get to 15 stone 110%
Me
I havnt been feeling too good genenerally over the last few days i have been feeling light headed and have had little strength.
On the plus side people who i havnt seem have noticed the weight loss, my clothes are loooser and i inside i have been feeling better in myself, untill yesterday.
I had worked a train up to London and was walking to take a break as usual walked [ast the usual shops and stopped and got my self a warm sauasage roll which i promptly ate, i didnt feel guilty i didnt think oh well theres a nother 4 days of ss down the drain i didnt think anything.
Later when i got home i went kiting and the less said about that the better, i got off the bus and walked over to the shop and picked up a pack of 3 chocolate muffins and 3 packs of wheat crunchies which agian i promptly ate, nust admit i did feel a bit sick, but agin not a thought to the diet.
I got up this morning went to work took my shakes thinking well yesterday was yesterday we all fall down every now and again. The shakes are still in my work bag i have had 2 cheeese and ham rolls at work, im not even going to bother with my shakes today, i going to have some chicken and vegetables for my tea and start fresh tommorow.
Feelings of remorse. Determination to get to 15 stone 110%
Me
Friday 8 June 2007
08 June 2007 - Two Stone Gone Forever
As of this morning my weight is 15st 11lb 2 oz, in the last 6 weeks i have lost two stone in weight, this includes a week when i ate and the 3 or 4 times that i have cheated .
Over the last few days i have been feeling slightly light headed i think this is due to the fact that i havnt been spacing out my packs very well, due to the shifts i have been working, so I must ttry today to space the,a bit better.
Other than that all is well only a few more days untill im off on Tuesday and Wednesday im looking forward to getting out with the kites again.
Me.
Over the last few days i have been feeling slightly light headed i think this is due to the fact that i havnt been spacing out my packs very well, due to the shifts i have been working, so I must ttry today to space the,a bit better.
Other than that all is well only a few more days untill im off on Tuesday and Wednesday im looking forward to getting out with the kites again.
Me.
Tuesday 5 June 2007
Another Catch Up Kites And Diet.
I will apolagis ei havnt been as good at writing my blog as i should have been over the last few weeks so here is another catch up.
Pleased to say my neck is feeling better and i managed to catch up on all my washing, have been to busy working and going out kiting, I met a friend for coffee Monday morning and i was naughty i had a Cappachino, without sugar i must add just sweetneer, my treat to myself to getting in the 15 stone something mark.
I went kiting down at Baiter park in poole yet again, i remebered to take the sun tan lotion and my hat, I met a friend from work and we flew Kites ranging from the Oh my god 5m to the ickle 1.8 of mine somewhere in between was his 3m 2 line kite that he lovingly refers to as the bitch, which gave me a through going over, I fanally felt comfortable with a 4M blaze kite that is a 4 line, it has enough pull to drag me acroos the ground and i very much respect this kite, it safley tucked away in iots bag waiting for me to get some kite killers which are saftey devices, to stop me killing myself or anyone else, in the mean time i will be sticking to the smaller kites i have.
On the diet front i weighed myself yesterday morning almost 2 stone lighter since i started the diet 6 weeks ago, I went to weigh in with my CDC in the evening and picked up my supplies for next two weeks, and i got weighed, according to my cdc's scales i was 6lb heaver than i was in the morning but bear in mind i was fully clothed and i had, had my shakes and most of my water intake for the day 1 litre of water = 2.2lb.
Today i have been bored sensless at work I was a spare guard that had to sit at Southampton with the spare train, but no spare driver for over 6 hours fortunatley i had a book and my mp3 player, must admit i shouldnt moan as not many jobs you get paid for sitting on your bum for 6 hours.
Anyways thats about me done thanks for reading.
Me.
Pleased to say my neck is feeling better and i managed to catch up on all my washing, have been to busy working and going out kiting, I met a friend for coffee Monday morning and i was naughty i had a Cappachino, without sugar i must add just sweetneer, my treat to myself to getting in the 15 stone something mark.
I went kiting down at Baiter park in poole yet again, i remebered to take the sun tan lotion and my hat, I met a friend from work and we flew Kites ranging from the Oh my god 5m to the ickle 1.8 of mine somewhere in between was his 3m 2 line kite that he lovingly refers to as the bitch, which gave me a through going over, I fanally felt comfortable with a 4M blaze kite that is a 4 line, it has enough pull to drag me acroos the ground and i very much respect this kite, it safley tucked away in iots bag waiting for me to get some kite killers which are saftey devices, to stop me killing myself or anyone else, in the mean time i will be sticking to the smaller kites i have.
On the diet front i weighed myself yesterday morning almost 2 stone lighter since i started the diet 6 weeks ago, I went to weigh in with my CDC in the evening and picked up my supplies for next two weeks, and i got weighed, according to my cdc's scales i was 6lb heaver than i was in the morning but bear in mind i was fully clothed and i had, had my shakes and most of my water intake for the day 1 litre of water = 2.2lb.
Today i have been bored sensless at work I was a spare guard that had to sit at Southampton with the spare train, but no spare driver for over 6 hours fortunatley i had a book and my mp3 player, must admit i shouldnt moan as not many jobs you get paid for sitting on your bum for 6 hours.
Anyways thats about me done thanks for reading.
Me.
Monday 4 June 2007
04 June 2007 - Half Way There
Well im Impresssed im nearly half way on my weight loss journey this morning i was pleased to say my scales say 15st 13lb 4oz which means so far i have lost 25.6lb with 27lb to go.
This i have done in just over 6 weeks, i have cheated along the way there has been good days and bad, but today is a good day....
Me
This i have done in just over 6 weeks, i have cheated along the way there has been good days and bad, but today is a good day....
Me
Saturday 2 June 2007
02 June 2007 - Sunburn
Well its another glorious day today so i took myself off down to poole to fly kite.
Decided i was going to fly the 3.5m kite today so i unpacked and to my dismay i found out that the lines i had peviously spent hours untangling were tangled again, so an hour later was ready to fly by that time the wind that had been pretty much non exsitant had died, so packed it up and put it in its bag and got the samller one out, which i had a play with for an hour or so, wind had started to pick up so got the 3.55m one out again no sooner was i ready to fly with it the wind dropped again. so out came the smaller one again.
All This time the sun had been shining wonderfully and there is me out in the sun, i dont normally bother with sun creame cos im not really a sun lover so normally not out in it long enough, me is burnt lovly brown face from yesterdays kite flying and my neck was sore last night, but today i feel i could actually fry an egg on my neck its very sore, my own fault i know, IF YOUR GOING OUT TODAY TAKE SUN SCREEN.
Think im finally back in kettossis the bad breath is back and the scales are starting to move as of today 16st 2 something so only a few more pounds and i will have lost 2 stone. Anyways all i'm off to bed for a few hours start work at 8pm tonight so very late one for me.
Me.
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Decided i was going to fly the 3.5m kite today so i unpacked and to my dismay i found out that the lines i had peviously spent hours untangling were tangled again, so an hour later was ready to fly by that time the wind that had been pretty much non exsitant had died, so packed it up and put it in its bag and got the samller one out, which i had a play with for an hour or so, wind had started to pick up so got the 3.55m one out again no sooner was i ready to fly with it the wind dropped again. so out came the smaller one again.
All This time the sun had been shining wonderfully and there is me out in the sun, i dont normally bother with sun creame cos im not really a sun lover so normally not out in it long enough, me is burnt lovly brown face from yesterdays kite flying and my neck was sore last night, but today i feel i could actually fry an egg on my neck its very sore, my own fault i know, IF YOUR GOING OUT TODAY TAKE SUN SCREEN.
Think im finally back in kettossis the bad breath is back and the scales are starting to move as of today 16st 2 something so only a few more pounds and i will have lost 2 stone. Anyways all i'm off to bed for a few hours start work at 8pm tonight so very late one for me.
Me.
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Wednesday 30 May 2007
30th May 2007 Back from the brink.....
Well its been a few days since i posted last, to be honest i have been feeling fairly crap, I ate Saturday, Sunday and Monday, i was feeling fairly down and to be honest a bit depressed, we all have our up and down days and im glad to say im on the way back up.
Today is effectivly day 2 for me again and im 100% determined im not going slip up again i want to have lost another stone in weight by this time next month.
I have spoken to my CDC today and quite rightly she has told me off for not giving her a ring have sorted out next weeks packs and as much as i enjoyed the bars im giving them a miss next week.
Me.
Today is effectivly day 2 for me again and im 100% determined im not going slip up again i want to have lost another stone in weight by this time next month.
I have spoken to my CDC today and quite rightly she has told me off for not giving her a ring have sorted out next weeks packs and as much as i enjoyed the bars im giving them a miss next week.
Me.
Monday 28 May 2007
28th May 2007 Bad Day
Well it looks like im not the only one that has fallen off the wagon this weekend not that that is any excuseon my part.
After falling off the wagon on Saturday I smashed the waggon to peices last night.
I had a chinease special fried rice, which on hindsight i didnt really enjoy, my thinking was well im out of ketossis tommorow is another day blah blah blah
I feel like crap today not because i have eaten but its that time of the month after i have been up to see my kids and i start feeling sorry for myself, think i have got a cold i got soaked yesterday. and i really dont want to go to work tonight but hey got to pay the bills some how
Im back on the wagon and the water back to ss after a swift kick up the ass from myself and a slap round the head to stop being a moody sod.
Rant over thanks for listening.
After falling off the wagon on Saturday I smashed the waggon to peices last night.
I had a chinease special fried rice, which on hindsight i didnt really enjoy, my thinking was well im out of ketossis tommorow is another day blah blah blah
I feel like crap today not because i have eaten but its that time of the month after i have been up to see my kids and i start feeling sorry for myself, think i have got a cold i got soaked yesterday. and i really dont want to go to work tonight but hey got to pay the bills some how
Im back on the wagon and the water back to ss after a swift kick up the ass from myself and a slap round the head to stop being a moody sod.
Rant over thanks for listening.
Sunday 27 May 2007
Yesterday
Well i got up at 4am to go up and see the kids, Got the train as normal got to leicester and picked the kids up,The plan for the day was to go to one of the parks have a picnic lunch and fly the kite.
We got to the park to find it closed for someevent thats taking place today and tommorow, so no picnic in the park or kite kite flying, spent the next 5 hours pretty much just walking aimlessly around leicester window shopping, we found a cafe and got some drink and sausage rolls and i had 1 as well .
As it was raining i rang the ex to come and pick the kids up a bit earlier than normal 1 hour and 10 minutes later she finally arrived. Lets just say that hour was one of th elongest hours of my life the kids were whinging and playing up and at one point i did wonder why i bother.
Needless to say i missed the train i wanted to catch so had to wait another 30 mins for the next, which was running late,Got into london 30 mins late then fought my way off the station which took 20 mins, then off to the underground.I get half way and cahnge for the bakerloo line to find its suspended, so about face to where i had just come from to take the northern line.
Talk about sardine can well sardines have it sorted compared to the tube at times. Finally made it Waterloo and the train back to Bournemouth and home 18 Hours after I left at 4am.I was very bad on the way home 2 jumbo sausages.
Me.
We got to the park to find it closed for someevent thats taking place today and tommorow, so no picnic in the park or kite kite flying, spent the next 5 hours pretty much just walking aimlessly around leicester window shopping, we found a cafe and got some drink and sausage rolls and i had 1 as well .
As it was raining i rang the ex to come and pick the kids up a bit earlier than normal 1 hour and 10 minutes later she finally arrived. Lets just say that hour was one of th elongest hours of my life the kids were whinging and playing up and at one point i did wonder why i bother.
Needless to say i missed the train i wanted to catch so had to wait another 30 mins for the next, which was running late,Got into london 30 mins late then fought my way off the station which took 20 mins, then off to the underground.I get half way and cahnge for the bakerloo line to find its suspended, so about face to where i had just come from to take the northern line.
Talk about sardine can well sardines have it sorted compared to the tube at times. Finally made it Waterloo and the train back to Bournemouth and home 18 Hours after I left at 4am.I was very bad on the way home 2 jumbo sausages.
Me.
Friday 25 May 2007
25th May 2007 - Pay Day
Well its pay day and offically 4 weeks ago i started CD, to date i have lost just over 19lb.
I feel a little lost today normally when i get paid i treat myself to cooked breakfast follwed by maccie d for lunch and a kebab in the evening, but today i have had a choc mint shake and a chocolate meal bar, it was weird actully chewing something today, today is the first day i have been allowed to to have the meal bars.
I went and saw my CDC today, and i have paid her for another 4 weeks of cambridge diet so thats me skint for the next 4 weeks, I am now going to be having 1 tetra pack shake, 1 bar, one soup and one shake a day, if i have the same weight loss in the next 4 weeks the expense will be well worth it.
I havnt had a cup of coffee for two days now and im pleased to say i havnt got any headaches or side effects from caffiene withdrawl, im still strugggling with the water intake which may contribute to my not very good weight loss this week must try harder.
Me.
I feel a little lost today normally when i get paid i treat myself to cooked breakfast follwed by maccie d for lunch and a kebab in the evening, but today i have had a choc mint shake and a chocolate meal bar, it was weird actully chewing something today, today is the first day i have been allowed to to have the meal bars.
I went and saw my CDC today, and i have paid her for another 4 weeks of cambridge diet so thats me skint for the next 4 weeks, I am now going to be having 1 tetra pack shake, 1 bar, one soup and one shake a day, if i have the same weight loss in the next 4 weeks the expense will be well worth it.
I havnt had a cup of coffee for two days now and im pleased to say i havnt got any headaches or side effects from caffiene withdrawl, im still strugggling with the water intake which may contribute to my not very good weight loss this week must try harder.
Me.
Wednesday 23 May 2007
23rd May 2007 Yesterday
Well at time of writing i'm a day behind as its now Thursday 24Th, the cats woke me up at 5am for food so thought i would catch up with my blog so here's is yesterdays entry.
I was up at the crack of dawn, as another early shift at work. Work was fine until i got to London had problems with the train and delays on the way back to Bournemouth.
I manged to space my 2 packs out OK at work, but was only able to have 700ml of water, when i got home i tried to get some sleep but as always something kept me awake so i went window shopping in Boscombe.
When i got home i found every time i got up i was feeling light headed probably from the lack of water and only having the two packs.
As regular readers will probably know i have been having a big debate over having my add a meal week next week instead of the week after so it coincides with going up to see the kids and pay day, well finally think i have it sorted, have spoken to my Cambridge Diet Councilor (CDC), and she is happy for me to have it next week, she was a bit concerned about what i was going to do when i go up to see my kids, for food i was planning on having a Kentucky with the kids, but now we are going to have a picnic so i guess its a bag of rabbit food and some chicken along with a tetra and bar for me on Saturday.
As to the rest of the week i must admit having read what i can have to eat i have a feeling i will be living off chicken breast fillets and and a small amount of veg, was planning on using birds eye steamed veg in pack but they have butter on so maybe not. and at the risk of being ignorant wtf is tofu and whats the difference between soft and hard ?.......
Fortunately felt a lot better after having my last two packs for the day and getting some water down me, i landed up going to bed at 9.30 pm as i was so tired only to be woken up by the cats at 5am today, and have been up since here to 4 days off starting today and a good weekend.
Me.
I was up at the crack of dawn, as another early shift at work. Work was fine until i got to London had problems with the train and delays on the way back to Bournemouth.
I manged to space my 2 packs out OK at work, but was only able to have 700ml of water, when i got home i tried to get some sleep but as always something kept me awake so i went window shopping in Boscombe.
When i got home i found every time i got up i was feeling light headed probably from the lack of water and only having the two packs.
As regular readers will probably know i have been having a big debate over having my add a meal week next week instead of the week after so it coincides with going up to see the kids and pay day, well finally think i have it sorted, have spoken to my Cambridge Diet Councilor (CDC), and she is happy for me to have it next week, she was a bit concerned about what i was going to do when i go up to see my kids, for food i was planning on having a Kentucky with the kids, but now we are going to have a picnic so i guess its a bag of rabbit food and some chicken along with a tetra and bar for me on Saturday.
As to the rest of the week i must admit having read what i can have to eat i have a feeling i will be living off chicken breast fillets and and a small amount of veg, was planning on using birds eye steamed veg in pack but they have butter on so maybe not. and at the risk of being ignorant wtf is tofu and whats the difference between soft and hard ?.......
Fortunately felt a lot better after having my last two packs for the day and getting some water down me, i landed up going to bed at 9.30 pm as i was so tired only to be woken up by the cats at 5am today, and have been up since here to 4 days off starting today and a good weekend.
Me.
Tuesday 22 May 2007
22 May 2007
Well its been another good day on the diet front had a tetra at 6am at work and and a banana shake about 11 water is going down slowly, a few more people at work telling me how bad this type of diet is and how i will put the weight straight back on, yes whatever...............
Also another couple of people including my manager asking how its going and he even said it looked like i had lost some weight. Most likly because i have.
Had to sit around at work for a few hours so was a bit stressed smelling people cooking bacon and sausage butties and munching on chocolate, (tummy rumble time) but yet again i resisted temptation.
I have come to the conclusion that the chicken i had about 4 days ago did throw me out of ketosis and i have only just got back today, im cold and had a mouth like a sewer today.
Im really looking forward to going up to see my kids, i was so intent that i was going to have what i want to eat on Saturday then get back on the add a meal wagon after, i beginning to have second thoughts, its taken me nearly a week to get back to kettosis.............
Is one Kentucky really worth it ?
Me.
Also another couple of people including my manager asking how its going and he even said it looked like i had lost some weight. Most likly because i have.
Had to sit around at work for a few hours so was a bit stressed smelling people cooking bacon and sausage butties and munching on chocolate, (tummy rumble time) but yet again i resisted temptation.
I have come to the conclusion that the chicken i had about 4 days ago did throw me out of ketosis and i have only just got back today, im cold and had a mouth like a sewer today.
Im really looking forward to going up to see my kids, i was so intent that i was going to have what i want to eat on Saturday then get back on the add a meal wagon after, i beginning to have second thoughts, its taken me nearly a week to get back to kettosis.............
Is one Kentucky really worth it ?
Me.
Monday 21 May 2007
21 MAY 2007 Measurements
At Time of writing im pretty happy.
I cheated earlier in the week so my weight loss hasnt been spectacular although have still lost 5lb this week alone.
I have just got my tape measure out and must admit im very happy.
(Black when started Red now)
Neck 17in 16in
Chest 46in 44
Waist 47 43 1/2
Belly 51 48 1/2
Thighs 26 1/2in No Change
Calves no cows here
Ankles couldnt reach
Upper arms 14 1/2 13
So for anyone out there who doubts this diet all i can say is it does work, these are my results i have been doing CD for nearly 4 weeks and for one of those weeks i was having food as well.
Me.
I cheated earlier in the week so my weight loss hasnt been spectacular although have still lost 5lb this week alone.
I have just got my tape measure out and must admit im very happy.
(Black when started Red now)
Neck 17in 16in
Chest 46in 44
Waist 47 43 1/2
Belly 51 48 1/2
Thighs 26 1/2in No Change
Calves no cows here
Ankles couldnt reach
Upper arms 14 1/2 13
So for anyone out there who doubts this diet all i can say is it does work, these are my results i have been doing CD for nearly 4 weeks and for one of those weeks i was having food as well.
Me.
Saturday 19 May 2007
Day 8 And 9 - I have Been Good Honest
Well its been a few days since The Chicken Incident and i have been busy with work or sleeping so thought it was time for a catch up in general.
I have been good honest have just been having my 4 packs a aday, i havnt been very good on the water front or in very good at spacing my packs, i blame this on having to get up at 3am to go to work.
At time of writing its been 5 hours since i had my last pack a very horrible lumpy stawberry shake i cant find my shaker i had it yesterday i thought i had left it at work but wasnt and i cant find at home.
Woke up this morning to find trixie one of my cats had brought in yet another bird this time a full grown pigeon that was nearly as big as her no idea how she got it through the cat flap.
Just what i wanted at 3am.
I have found over the last few days i have been very tired and ache all over this may have somrthing to do with the early start but its taking me 40 minutes to walk home and it normally only takes 30.
As always thanks for reading.
I have been good honest have just been having my 4 packs a aday, i havnt been very good on the water front or in very good at spacing my packs, i blame this on having to get up at 3am to go to work.
At time of writing its been 5 hours since i had my last pack a very horrible lumpy stawberry shake i cant find my shaker i had it yesterday i thought i had left it at work but wasnt and i cant find at home.
Woke up this morning to find trixie one of my cats had brought in yet another bird this time a full grown pigeon that was nearly as big as her no idea how she got it through the cat flap.
Just what i wanted at 3am.
I have found over the last few days i have been very tired and ache all over this may have somrthing to do with the early start but its taking me 40 minutes to walk home and it normally only takes 30.
As always thanks for reading.
Thursday 17 May 2007
Day 6 And 7 I Cheated Again.....
Well yesterday was my day off was a bit of non event, went to see my cdc and picked up my next weeks supplies.
I was very bad I grilled some chicken breast fillits and ate them , must admit i dint feel any better afterwards. I think the reason for doing this was that i was feeling a bit down after speaking to my kids last night.
Well i have drawn a line under the incident and started afresh today hopefully i havnt thrown myself out of ketosis i think i specifially cooked chicken with that in mind.
Today has been a better day apart from having to get up from work at 3am and start work at 4am. I just loving starting at stupid o clock.
Have had all my packs for day and about 3 litres of water am just chilling out before having a nice soak in the bath and bed.
I was very bad I grilled some chicken breast fillits and ate them , must admit i dint feel any better afterwards. I think the reason for doing this was that i was feeling a bit down after speaking to my kids last night.
Well i have drawn a line under the incident and started afresh today hopefully i havnt thrown myself out of ketosis i think i specifially cooked chicken with that in mind.
Today has been a better day apart from having to get up from work at 3am and start work at 4am. I just loving starting at stupid o clock.
Have had all my packs for day and about 3 litres of water am just chilling out before having a nice soak in the bath and bed.
Tuesday 15 May 2007
15th May 2007 - Day 5
Well thats day 5 over, woke up at about 6am cold and with a vile taste in my mouth all the tell tale signs of ketosis.
My day off today and the plan was to catch up on the house work and the washing well i did put the rubbish out and hoover and put a load of washing on which is still in the washing machine as we speak,
I then decided i wanted to watch a film so i sat down and watched all 3 lord of the rings films back to back not just the normal versions but the extended versions so i have been sat on my ass for about 12 hours, im still cold and my breath still stinks but whats worse is im still hungry im sure i have had all my packs today and again sure i have drunk more than 2 and half litres of water but must admit i havnt been keeping check.
Off to see my cdc tommorow to get another weeks worth of diet so as its past midnight i guess i should sort the washing out and get to my bed.
My day off today and the plan was to catch up on the house work and the washing well i did put the rubbish out and hoover and put a load of washing on which is still in the washing machine as we speak,
I then decided i wanted to watch a film so i sat down and watched all 3 lord of the rings films back to back not just the normal versions but the extended versions so i have been sat on my ass for about 12 hours, im still cold and my breath still stinks but whats worse is im still hungry im sure i have had all my packs today and again sure i have drunk more than 2 and half litres of water but must admit i havnt been keeping check.
Off to see my cdc tommorow to get another weeks worth of diet so as its past midnight i guess i should sort the washing out and get to my bed.
14 May 2007 Day 4
Day 4
Jumped on the scales and weighed myself as I was unable to make weigh in due to work, very happy to see im 17st 0lb whooo hooo cant remeber last time i weighed this much (little),
in short i have lost 11lb on Cambridge even with having to take a week off.
As im running out of packs am having to stratt using the flavours i dont really like, fruits of the forest ok, cappachinno vile and toffee and walnut anyone got a bucket.
Have been struggling with my water intake have just about drunk 3 litres, and i have been feeling very cold, tell tale signs of entering ketosis which is good from the point of the diet.
Work was ok a long shift fortunatley two days off tuesday and wednesday.
Me.
Jumped on the scales and weighed myself as I was unable to make weigh in due to work, very happy to see im 17st 0lb whooo hooo cant remeber last time i weighed this much (little),
in short i have lost 11lb on Cambridge even with having to take a week off.
As im running out of packs am having to stratt using the flavours i dont really like, fruits of the forest ok, cappachinno vile and toffee and walnut anyone got a bucket.
Have been struggling with my water intake have just about drunk 3 litres, and i have been feeling very cold, tell tale signs of entering ketosis which is good from the point of the diet.
Work was ok a long shift fortunatley two days off tuesday and wednesday.
Me.
Sunday 13 May 2007
13 May 2007 Day Three Again
Well today is day 3 again, im glad to say this time round no sign of a urinary infection.
Its been one of these days when i should have stayed in bed.....
Firstly i spilt my Strawberry shake all over me my carpet and my chair.
Then i had a bath to find out i had run out of shampoo, checked in the bathroom cabinet 3 bottles of conditioner, I dont use conditioner.
They say these things come in threes well today it was fours, my shoe lace broke as i was putting my shoes on to go to work, two seconds after leaving home the heavens opened, and i got soaked.
The perfect way to start a 10 hour shift at work.
Me.
Its been one of these days when i should have stayed in bed.....
Firstly i spilt my Strawberry shake all over me my carpet and my chair.
Then i had a bath to find out i had run out of shampoo, checked in the bathroom cabinet 3 bottles of conditioner, I dont use conditioner.
They say these things come in threes well today it was fours, my shoe lace broke as i was putting my shoes on to go to work, two seconds after leaving home the heavens opened, and i got soaked.
The perfect way to start a 10 hour shift at work.
Me.
12 May 2007
Day two again.
Well im sticking to CD had my 3 shakes and 1 soup was very happy when i got on the scales as down to 17st 2lb 8oz, at the moment i'm losing roughly 2lb in weight a day.
Im still drinking water untill it comes out of my ears managed nearly 4 Litres.
I have been feeling fairly hungry people at work eating dosnt help somebodys curry looked very nice as did someones Chianese, but i was good resisted temptation.
Work was ok apart from i had to call the police to the train at a time when i was nearly finished and just wanted to get to poole to finish, and then as the train was delayed had to spend 20 minutes filling in a report form, still thats work for you.
Me.
Well im sticking to CD had my 3 shakes and 1 soup was very happy when i got on the scales as down to 17st 2lb 8oz, at the moment i'm losing roughly 2lb in weight a day.
Im still drinking water untill it comes out of my ears managed nearly 4 Litres.
I have been feeling fairly hungry people at work eating dosnt help somebodys curry looked very nice as did someones Chianese, but i was good resisted temptation.
Work was ok apart from i had to call the police to the train at a time when i was nearly finished and just wanted to get to poole to finish, and then as the train was delayed had to spend 20 minutes filling in a report form, still thats work for you.
Me.
Friday 11 May 2007
11 May 2007 Day One Again Again.........
Well its day one proper today and not one morsal of food has crossed my lips, I started the day with a Tetra Chocolate shake, and had 3/4 of a litre of water before i went to work.
At work i had 2 soups and anonther shake, I must admit i still dont like the cheese and Broccoli, as i was working today 9 hours I dont think I really spaced out my packs, as im sat here typing the tummy is rumbling. I have had 3 litres of water today and have another glass infront of me with Black coffee sweetned with sweetners.
Today at work was my first propper day back working trains, i havnt really fely hungry today untill i came across a pasenger sat eating eating a very nice smelling donna kebab. I had forgotten what a 9 hour shift feels like particually on my feet, so with that in mind im off to put my feet up, i think a nice soak in the bath is called for as well.
Me.
At work i had 2 soups and anonther shake, I must admit i still dont like the cheese and Broccoli, as i was working today 9 hours I dont think I really spaced out my packs, as im sat here typing the tummy is rumbling. I have had 3 litres of water today and have another glass infront of me with Black coffee sweetned with sweetners.
Today at work was my first propper day back working trains, i havnt really fely hungry today untill i came across a pasenger sat eating eating a very nice smelling donna kebab. I had forgotten what a 9 hour shift feels like particually on my feet, so with that in mind im off to put my feet up, i think a nice soak in the bath is called for as well.
Me.
Thursday 10 May 2007
10th May 2007
Well its been a busy few days so havnt really had time to catch up on here whats been going on in my world, so this will be a bit of a catch up.
Im glad to say the whole incident at work is over and done with and im allowed to work trains again, i must admit still feel physically sick when i think about what happned and what could have been, i keep telling myself that it didnt happen so i shouldnt think about, however if it stops me making a mistake in th efuture then its worth thinking about.
The Urinary infection i had has cleared up and i have finished the antibiotics, and am now already to restart Cambridge.
The plan was to restart CD today but when i checked how many packs i had i realised i was a few short for the rest of the month so today i have just had the two and eaten a meal, this now gives me enough packs to last untill pay day. I did weigh myself and my weight today was 17st 6oz so in the last week have only put on 2oz of the the weight i lost in the first few days.
So I shall be restarting CD proper tommorow.
So here is to tommorow and my CD restart.
Me.
Im glad to say the whole incident at work is over and done with and im allowed to work trains again, i must admit still feel physically sick when i think about what happned and what could have been, i keep telling myself that it didnt happen so i shouldnt think about, however if it stops me making a mistake in th efuture then its worth thinking about.
The Urinary infection i had has cleared up and i have finished the antibiotics, and am now already to restart Cambridge.
The plan was to restart CD today but when i checked how many packs i had i realised i was a few short for the rest of the month so today i have just had the two and eaten a meal, this now gives me enough packs to last untill pay day. I did weigh myself and my weight today was 17st 6oz so in the last week have only put on 2oz of the the weight i lost in the first few days.
So I shall be restarting CD proper tommorow.
So here is to tommorow and my CD restart.
Me.
Tuesday 8 May 2007
08 May 2007 - Two Days Before Restart
Well its tuesday today i beleive and only another day and halfs tablets to go before i can resart CD.
Am very glad to say things in the waterworks dept are better, and on the work front they gave me back my train working license today, im on a 3 month action plan i.e. dont F**K up again.
Would like to say i have been good whilst i have had the week off Cambridge, but i havnt there has been a few chocolate bars, a peice of cake and crumpets to name a couple of my sins this week. So here i am 2 days to go before restart on Thursday, chicken and vegetables for tea tonight with soup ala Cambridge to start washed down with a litre of water.
Me.
Am very glad to say things in the waterworks dept are better, and on the work front they gave me back my train working license today, im on a 3 month action plan i.e. dont F**K up again.
Would like to say i have been good whilst i have had the week off Cambridge, but i havnt there has been a few chocolate bars, a peice of cake and crumpets to name a couple of my sins this week. So here i am 2 days to go before restart on Thursday, chicken and vegetables for tea tonight with soup ala Cambridge to start washed down with a litre of water.
Me.
Sunday 6 May 2007
06 May 2007
Well i promised myself i wasnt going to get back on the scales untill restarting Cambridge but i did, pleased to say im still 17st 4lb and a few onces so havent put any weight back on.
Slowly starting to feel better in myself and it feels like the antibiotics are working, finish them on wednesday so restarting Cambridge on Thursday.
Im still feeling a bit down about the whole work front, yesterday i spent 8 hours sat on my bum, luckily im off for two days and on tuesday things should be resolved.
Well the house work is calling and the cats want to be fed.
Thanks for reading.
Slowly starting to feel better in myself and it feels like the antibiotics are working, finish them on wednesday so restarting Cambridge on Thursday.
Im still feeling a bit down about the whole work front, yesterday i spent 8 hours sat on my bum, luckily im off for two days and on tuesday things should be resolved.
Well the house work is calling and the cats want to be fed.
Thanks for reading.
Friday 4 May 2007
04 May 2007
Well its been a day since i stopped the diet properly, I took a shake to work with me and the plan is to have another later on and just some sort of sensible food later.
I have worked out i have enough packs to have 2 a day whilst im on the medication and then back to normal a week today Friday 11th. Im still not overally happy with the situation but thats the way its got be, i weighed myself this morning and i'm already back to 17st 7lb and thats just one day. i said i wasnt going to get paranoid about my weight so im not going to get back on the scales untill i restart cambridge next friday, what goes on will come off.
Work was another day of sitting around although i did have to deliver a letter from Bournemouth - Guildford, The investgatory meeting i have to attend is going to be on Tuesday so hopefully i will be back working trains on Wednesday, have just got toommorow to sit around as off sunday and monday, and b typical weather forcast is rain, typical bank holiday weather.
Me.
I have worked out i have enough packs to have 2 a day whilst im on the medication and then back to normal a week today Friday 11th. Im still not overally happy with the situation but thats the way its got be, i weighed myself this morning and i'm already back to 17st 7lb and thats just one day. i said i wasnt going to get paranoid about my weight so im not going to get back on the scales untill i restart cambridge next friday, what goes on will come off.
Work was another day of sitting around although i did have to deliver a letter from Bournemouth - Guildford, The investgatory meeting i have to attend is going to be on Tuesday so hopefully i will be back working trains on Wednesday, have just got toommorow to sit around as off sunday and monday, and b typical weather forcast is rain, typical bank holiday weather.
Me.
Thursday 3 May 2007
Day 5 - Gutted
Well the day started badly and hasnt got much better, a lot of pain when passing water, got to work then reported sick 2 mins after starting so walked home and went to see the doc, who has given me a course of antibiotics (Trimethoprim).
Have spoken to My CDC she has advised me to stop the diet whilst on the medication,
not that i didnt trust the info that i was given by my cdc but i did ring the CD help line and spoke to the medical adviser, she also advised stopping CD till i have finished the medication in order for my body to better equipped to fight the infection.
Up to today i have lost 7lb so feeling a bit gutted have now got to go shopping and buy some healthy food, preferably low cal.
I went shopping earlier, thanks to my cdc for giving me a refund on 1 weeks supplys, so i took a trip to Iceland to do some shopping, I must admit it was very hard while going round to try and find stuff thats low carb, food labeling is a nightmare, was tempted by the sausages and pizza but didnt get any
I managed to find some Birds eye healthy option nuke in the microwave meals brought some burgers that i will do on my george forman, chicken that i can steam or grill or turn into chicken tikka masala, on the naughty side i brought myself some crumpets and a bag of baking pots and a block of cheese, have recently found i like jacket spuds again with low fat spread and grated cheese yum although much better with ham and coleslaw as well.
Im still glugging the water better for me than coffee, and to be honest since cutting down a few weeks ago dont really like anymore.
Im still feeling a bit down, but im sure im doing the sensible thing by stopping CD, and its only for a week and i was only on day 5 , just hope i dont put the 7lb back on that i have lost since Sunday.
Me.
Have spoken to My CDC she has advised me to stop the diet whilst on the medication,
not that i didnt trust the info that i was given by my cdc but i did ring the CD help line and spoke to the medical adviser, she also advised stopping CD till i have finished the medication in order for my body to better equipped to fight the infection.
Up to today i have lost 7lb so feeling a bit gutted have now got to go shopping and buy some healthy food, preferably low cal.
I went shopping earlier, thanks to my cdc for giving me a refund on 1 weeks supplys, so i took a trip to Iceland to do some shopping, I must admit it was very hard while going round to try and find stuff thats low carb, food labeling is a nightmare, was tempted by the sausages and pizza but didnt get any
I managed to find some Birds eye healthy option nuke in the microwave meals brought some burgers that i will do on my george forman, chicken that i can steam or grill or turn into chicken tikka masala, on the naughty side i brought myself some crumpets and a bag of baking pots and a block of cheese, have recently found i like jacket spuds again with low fat spread and grated cheese yum although much better with ham and coleslaw as well.
Im still glugging the water better for me than coffee, and to be honest since cutting down a few weeks ago dont really like anymore.
Im still feeling a bit down, but im sure im doing the sensible thing by stopping CD, and its only for a week and i was only on day 5 , just hope i dont put the 7lb back on that i have lost since Sunday.
Me.
Wednesday 2 May 2007
Day 4 - A Better Day Than Yesterday
Well today is day 4 on CD for me, I again felt as if i didnt sleep properly last night vaguly recall seeing the time as 5.36am (maybe beacause of yesterdays stress )and yet again felt cold.
Manged to get up in time for work and got to work on time forgot my sweetners.Had to sit in our mess room for about 7 hours aday which was quite a challenge watching people eating most of the time, i was good i stuck to my water and 2 of my shakes.Have been feeling cold today and have had a bit of a head ache. I havnt felt the need to go to the loo every 2 secs like yesterday and im gald to say passing water has been nowhere as uncomfortable as yesderday, so hopefully the water is flushing it out of my system.
I did get called over to see my manager at work today over yesterdays incident where i was reassured that no disaplinary action will be taken, but untill the enquiry and reports are completed i wont be able to work any trains so looks like lots of sitting about.
All in all a much better day
Me.
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Tuesday 1 May 2007
Day 3- Good Day - Bad Day- Fking Crap Day.
Well i guess i should start at the beggining,
I woke up this morning haven overslept by about 30mins not too much of a problem, felt cold and mouth not good.Got dressed thankfully i had ironed a shirt last night, oicked up a tetra and a shake for ay work and off i went.About half way to work (15 mins walk about 800 steps) i realised i had left both my work mobile and my own personal mobile at home. in mind i thought about going and getting them but convinced myself that i wouldnt need either (how wrong i was).
Now some background as a Train Guard my job is what they call Safty Critaical along with Airline Pilots, Train Drivers etc.If I make a mistake someome could potentially be seriously hurt or killed.
Well today i had a saftey related incident at work, entirly my fault, luckily no one was every put in a position of danger what so ever, However as a saftey incident i have to report it (grass myself up), of course no phone to ring anyone........Fortuantley another guard was on the train so i was able to use his phone, As a result of this have been med screened (alcohol and drugs, Breathaliser and pee in a bottle) .
Untill the results come in im not allowed to work any trains and there will be an internal investigation, and possibly disoplinary action to follow.
How am i feeling well not good since i got up this morning everytime i have had to have a pee its hurt, i feel bloated and fat, worried about work, and disgusted with myself.
I gave in to food...........
To be precise i cave in to two Jumbo sausages from the chippy on the way home.
Im going to admit on here that im sat in tears as i type this, ifeel tottaly ashamed of myself and i feel i have not only let myself down but i have let down my friends on here as well.
This Is MY Low Point
Me.
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I woke up this morning haven overslept by about 30mins not too much of a problem, felt cold and mouth not good.Got dressed thankfully i had ironed a shirt last night, oicked up a tetra and a shake for ay work and off i went.About half way to work (15 mins walk about 800 steps) i realised i had left both my work mobile and my own personal mobile at home. in mind i thought about going and getting them but convinced myself that i wouldnt need either (how wrong i was).
Now some background as a Train Guard my job is what they call Safty Critaical along with Airline Pilots, Train Drivers etc.If I make a mistake someome could potentially be seriously hurt or killed.
Well today i had a saftey related incident at work, entirly my fault, luckily no one was every put in a position of danger what so ever, However as a saftey incident i have to report it (grass myself up), of course no phone to ring anyone........Fortuantley another guard was on the train so i was able to use his phone, As a result of this have been med screened (alcohol and drugs, Breathaliser and pee in a bottle) .
Untill the results come in im not allowed to work any trains and there will be an internal investigation, and possibly disoplinary action to follow.
How am i feeling well not good since i got up this morning everytime i have had to have a pee its hurt, i feel bloated and fat, worried about work, and disgusted with myself.
I gave in to food...........
To be precise i cave in to two Jumbo sausages from the chippy on the way home.
Im going to admit on here that im sat in tears as i type this, ifeel tottaly ashamed of myself and i feel i have not only let myself down but i have let down my friends on here as well.
This Is MY Low Point
Me.
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Monday 30 April 2007
Day Two - 30th April
Well day two is here and I have just my Soup for the day 1 shake still to have.
I was up at 5am for work, i had trouble sleeping last night, and felt fairly cold surly not in ketossis already. Woke up this morning with yukky mouth, think this was due to the fact i still have two holes in my gums, where i had the two teeth out last week. I was very good i packed two shakes to take to work along with my shaker, i only managed to have the one shake at work why do things always go wrong on mondays, still i managed to make it through work, and rushed home to get to the barbers. only to find they are shut on Mondays, will try again tommorow. Can finally get my hair cut as i recieved a letter from the what not to wear team saying i hadnt been chosen. Anyway got home and had my second shake Vanilla which I Had hot with a spoon of Coffee in, Have drunk loads of water and peed lots, lucky the trains i work on have toilets. About 5.30 i went to see my CDC at the weight clinic she does on monday, I have picked up my second weeks supplies including some Chocolate Tetra packs, Whilst i was there I had my photo taken which is up on the right its my hope that over the weeks i will be able to take a photo so can see my weight loss week by week.
Im really looking forward to next monday when i go for my first proper weigh in and seeing how much i have lost.
Thanks for reading
I was up at 5am for work, i had trouble sleeping last night, and felt fairly cold surly not in ketossis already. Woke up this morning with yukky mouth, think this was due to the fact i still have two holes in my gums, where i had the two teeth out last week. I was very good i packed two shakes to take to work along with my shaker, i only managed to have the one shake at work why do things always go wrong on mondays, still i managed to make it through work, and rushed home to get to the barbers. only to find they are shut on Mondays, will try again tommorow. Can finally get my hair cut as i recieved a letter from the what not to wear team saying i hadnt been chosen. Anyway got home and had my second shake Vanilla which I Had hot with a spoon of Coffee in, Have drunk loads of water and peed lots, lucky the trains i work on have toilets. About 5.30 i went to see my CDC at the weight clinic she does on monday, I have picked up my second weeks supplies including some Chocolate Tetra packs, Whilst i was there I had my photo taken which is up on the right its my hope that over the weeks i will be able to take a photo so can see my weight loss week by week.
Im really looking forward to next monday when i go for my first proper weigh in and seeing how much i have lost.
Thanks for reading
Sunday 29 April 2007
Day One - 29th April
Well I have started on the Cambridge Diet Today, had a shake first thing (toffee and walnut) whch wasnt as bad as i thought it would be, although seemed to keep the taste in my mouth for ages.
Had my second shake about an hour ago (Chocolate) which was very yummy, having been steadily drinking glasses of water and i had a cup of black tea earlier with tablet sweetners.
Later on im going to have my first cambridge diet soup (Broccoli and Cheese) and to finish off the day my last shake of the day (Vanilla).
Havnt really felt hungry today yet although do get a twinge everytime i go in to the kitchen, i have lost count the times i have had to go the bathroom already today.
feeling fairly mellow although i did get very cross earlier as my neigbours are in the garden having a BBQ using my BBQ and they didnt ask first, and although the garden is communal its me who went and brought a lawn mower, strimmer and the plants etc and its me who looks after the garden GRRRRR. I think they have got the messsage about using my BBQ in future.
As of starting today i weigh 17 stone 11lbs im looking to get down to just above my ideal weight of 14 stone and a healthy BMI of 25, trouser size 42/44 at the moment hoping to get down to a 36.
Had my second shake about an hour ago (Chocolate) which was very yummy, having been steadily drinking glasses of water and i had a cup of black tea earlier with tablet sweetners.
Later on im going to have my first cambridge diet soup (Broccoli and Cheese) and to finish off the day my last shake of the day (Vanilla).
Havnt really felt hungry today yet although do get a twinge everytime i go in to the kitchen, i have lost count the times i have had to go the bathroom already today.
feeling fairly mellow although i did get very cross earlier as my neigbours are in the garden having a BBQ using my BBQ and they didnt ask first, and although the garden is communal its me who went and brought a lawn mower, strimmer and the plants etc and its me who looks after the garden GRRRRR. I think they have got the messsage about using my BBQ in future.
As of starting today i weigh 17 stone 11lbs im looking to get down to just above my ideal weight of 14 stone and a healthy BMI of 25, trouser size 42/44 at the moment hoping to get down to a 36.
Friday 27 April 2007
27th April 2007 - 3 Days Before I Start Cambridge
Today is Friday and you may have read earlier pay day, plus im off, more importantly 3 days before I start CD and the day I Met My CDC.
Im Terrified, I have been shopping today brought myself some scales, and my starting weight is 8lb lower than i thought so that was a good start to the day. (17stone 11lb)
I have also brought myself a hand blender £5 in woolworths, foulnd one in asda £3.74 Doh, I have also brougght some ice traus for nice cold shakes in the hot weather, a 3 litre water filter that i hope to empty at least once a day on top of the water i use to make my soups and shakes.A new toothbrush couldnt find any listerine breath strips though.I picked up my first week supplys of soups and shakes this morning 3 shakes a day and one soup, although no mix a mousse, or tetras.
On Monday the day im start im going to see my cdc again to pick up week 2 supplies so hopefully can get some tetras then.It was very sureal walking around asda tonights and not buying anything to eat, when i got i must admit i panicked a bit, I have commited myself to this for the next 4 weeks, i dont have money to buy food now if i do fail, not that i have any doubt i will, but as a natrual born worrier all i can say is yes im worried , im also very excited excited that tommorow is the last time, my kids will see a fat flumpy dad, and that in 4 weeks time when i next go up, there will be less of me, and i will be a less fat dad.
Once again thanks all the guys at minimins that have been here with the tooth ache and the coffee withdrawl , its been much appreciated, i havnt even had a cup of tea today, its all been water.
Hope this helps some someone else who has just started or is thinking of starting.
Me.
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Im Terrified, I have been shopping today brought myself some scales, and my starting weight is 8lb lower than i thought so that was a good start to the day. (17stone 11lb)
I have also brought myself a hand blender £5 in woolworths, foulnd one in asda £3.74 Doh, I have also brougght some ice traus for nice cold shakes in the hot weather, a 3 litre water filter that i hope to empty at least once a day on top of the water i use to make my soups and shakes.A new toothbrush couldnt find any listerine breath strips though.I picked up my first week supplys of soups and shakes this morning 3 shakes a day and one soup, although no mix a mousse, or tetras.
On Monday the day im start im going to see my cdc again to pick up week 2 supplies so hopefully can get some tetras then.It was very sureal walking around asda tonights and not buying anything to eat, when i got i must admit i panicked a bit, I have commited myself to this for the next 4 weeks, i dont have money to buy food now if i do fail, not that i have any doubt i will, but as a natrual born worrier all i can say is yes im worried , im also very excited excited that tommorow is the last time, my kids will see a fat flumpy dad, and that in 4 weeks time when i next go up, there will be less of me, and i will be a less fat dad.
Once again thanks all the guys at minimins that have been here with the tooth ache and the coffee withdrawl , its been much appreciated, i havnt even had a cup of tea today, its all been water.
Hope this helps some someone else who has just started or is thinking of starting.
Me.
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Thursday 26 April 2007
The Trip to The Dentist
Well i went back to the dentist today, to have the tooth thats been playing me up taken out, had another broken tooth taken out at the same time.
Am feeling a bit sorry for myself as i cant have any hot drinks and cant really eat as too big holes in my jaw. Hopefully these will have settled down a bit tommorow and i will be able to have something to eat. In the mean time still taking the antibiotics and the pain killers with water.
Tommorow I get to meet my CDC (Cambridge Diet Councilor) and get weighed and measured along with picking up my first weeks worth of supplies, with having two teth out today could do with having a shake now.
Am feeling a bit sorry for myself as i cant have any hot drinks and cant really eat as too big holes in my jaw. Hopefully these will have settled down a bit tommorow and i will be able to have something to eat. In the mean time still taking the antibiotics and the pain killers with water.
Tommorow I get to meet my CDC (Cambridge Diet Councilor) and get weighed and measured along with picking up my first weeks worth of supplies, with having two teth out today could do with having a shake now.
Wednesday 25 April 2007
5 Days Untill I Start CD Part 2
Well not long got in from work, i have had worse nights , i have been bored all night have been sat on my bum spare
Somehow i have aquired the nick name Elvis and when some one is being impolite its FAT ELVIS i know its only harmless banter but sometimes it gets a bit personal, this has not been helped that someone i told about going on what not to wear, has let slip, so have had countless people asking is it right your going on tv snigger snigger etc. It dosnt help that my hair is devolping a life of its own as its long overdue to be cut, but because i might be going on what not to wear cant get it cut.
On top of everything my tooth hurts roll on tommorow.
Somehow i have aquired the nick name Elvis and when some one is being impolite its FAT ELVIS i know its only harmless banter but sometimes it gets a bit personal, this has not been helped that someone i told about going on what not to wear, has let slip, so have had countless people asking is it right your going on tv snigger snigger etc. It dosnt help that my hair is devolping a life of its own as its long overdue to be cut, but because i might be going on what not to wear cant get it cut.
On top of everything my tooth hurts roll on tommorow.
5 Days Untill I Start CD
I have just spoken to my CDC (Cambridge Diet Councilor) im so excited cant wait, have just ordered what im going to be having for my first week looks like im going to be mailnly living on shakes, chocolate, mintchoc, toffee and walnut, banana and im going to risk some vanilla and also some summer fruits, for soups im going for 1 a day not always easy when at work to mix things up, so im going to try chicken and vegetable, brocalli and whatever and i cant remeber the other one doh.
I did speak to her last week and i had a few nagging doubts, a £173.00 is a lot of money to hand over to a complete stranger (im paying for 4 weeks up front so i have to stick too it) but feel much better after talking to her again today, was nice to know if there is a particular flavour soup or shake i dont like she will happily swap it, and i appreciate the cdc's do stock the extras but was nice that she wasnt trying to ram them down my throat so to speak.
I have almost depleted the food in the frezzer still have lots of chicken dippers and am planning a chicken curry tommorow (my last curry for a while),
My tooth is startingto hurt less the antibiotics are starting to kick in, the dentist says the tooth cant be saved as a third of its missing so having it pulled tommorow.
I still havnt haerd from What Not To Wear so unless i hear otherwise going to assume i havnt made it through to the next bit.
As always thanks for reading.
Me.
I did speak to her last week and i had a few nagging doubts, a £173.00 is a lot of money to hand over to a complete stranger (im paying for 4 weeks up front so i have to stick too it) but feel much better after talking to her again today, was nice to know if there is a particular flavour soup or shake i dont like she will happily swap it, and i appreciate the cdc's do stock the extras but was nice that she wasnt trying to ram them down my throat so to speak.
I have almost depleted the food in the frezzer still have lots of chicken dippers and am planning a chicken curry tommorow (my last curry for a while),
My tooth is startingto hurt less the antibiotics are starting to kick in, the dentist says the tooth cant be saved as a third of its missing so having it pulled tommorow.
I still havnt haerd from What Not To Wear so unless i hear otherwise going to assume i havnt made it through to the next bit.
As always thanks for reading.
Me.
Monday 23 April 2007
A Trip To The Dentist Nearly
That was scary, I rang up the dentist this morning as i have been suffering with pain for a couple of weeks now, i think i actually got through to the actual dentist, he didnt sound too amused,
I told him i think im getting an abcess, and he wanted me to go round today, but i persuaded him that tommorow would be fine, i need a day to work myself up into a state.
So here's to toomorrow and a trip to my new dentist.
I told him i think im getting an abcess, and he wanted me to go round today, but i persuaded him that tommorow would be fine, i need a day to work myself up into a state.
So here's to toomorrow and a trip to my new dentist.
Sunday 22 April 2007
Feeling Crap Still A Week Before I Start CD
Well today is Sunday, i have been feeling fairly crap over the last few days, its a week before payday and i have run out of milk and coffee, so am defintley not drinking any coffee at the moment have had to resort to drinking black tea with sugar which has helped to keep the caffiene withdrawl at bay a bit.
I have had a stinking headache for the last few days that i attributed to caffiene, which hasnt been helped by a bad tooth, think im getting an abcess. luckily enough i scraped together enough loose change to get some pain killers which are helping.
Last night at work was stressfull, worked a very busy train up to London. Had some very rowdy foot ball supporters on the train, so plenty of chants of you fat bastard etc., people smoking on the train, people complaining about the noise etc.
Got up to london and then worked back to Bournemouth group of young ladies that were worse for wear kept me on my toes, at one point thought there was going to be an all out cat fight.
Got home and chilled out on the web and ate my way through 6 plain beefburgers griddled on the george forman, low carb i hope....
Then to bed and attempted to sleep, if i got up once i got up a dozen times pain killers, toilet, water, toilet, my tooth hurts, the radio is doing my head in, toilet.
Awake at 7.30 cats want feeding tooth hurts, pain killers
8.30 bath time a wonderfull soak in the bath feeeling better
This morning has been good have had 2 cups of tea i even got dressed and went and got some ibuprofen which has greatly improved my tooth, and have been on minimins so now am starting to feel ready to face the world again .
Me.
I have had a stinking headache for the last few days that i attributed to caffiene, which hasnt been helped by a bad tooth, think im getting an abcess. luckily enough i scraped together enough loose change to get some pain killers which are helping.
Last night at work was stressfull, worked a very busy train up to London. Had some very rowdy foot ball supporters on the train, so plenty of chants of you fat bastard etc., people smoking on the train, people complaining about the noise etc.
Got up to london and then worked back to Bournemouth group of young ladies that were worse for wear kept me on my toes, at one point thought there was going to be an all out cat fight.
Got home and chilled out on the web and ate my way through 6 plain beefburgers griddled on the george forman, low carb i hope....
Then to bed and attempted to sleep, if i got up once i got up a dozen times pain killers, toilet, water, toilet, my tooth hurts, the radio is doing my head in, toilet.
Awake at 7.30 cats want feeding tooth hurts, pain killers
8.30 bath time a wonderfull soak in the bath feeeling better
This morning has been good have had 2 cups of tea i even got dressed and went and got some ibuprofen which has greatly improved my tooth, and have been on minimins so now am starting to feel ready to face the world again .
Me.
Friday 20 April 2007
Oh My Head
My Head is killing me, im determined im going to start Cambridge diet on the 29th of this month and as part of the preperation for this I have been cutting down on my coffee intake, as a result of this have have a headache for last 4 days, went to bed with it last night and have woken up with it again this morning although this morning it feels 10 times worse.
I have gone from drinking 5+ cups of coffee a day to just 1 or 2.
Have just made my self a coffee so hopefully this will help, and as normal have no pain killers in the house when i need them.
I have gone from drinking 5+ cups of coffee a day to just 1 or 2.
Have just made my self a coffee so hopefully this will help, and as normal have no pain killers in the house when i need them.
Thursday 19 April 2007
What Not to Wear
On Tuesday i had the privilage of going up to london for an audition and filming for the what not to wear programme, so thought i would share my experiance.
It all started a few weeks a go when i recieved an email from one of the dating sites im regeistred on, the BBC and not what to wear team looking for men who cant find a steady relationship and habe no fashion sense, so as much as i hate to admit it thats me, if it fits i will wear it not really bothred with what it looks like as long as it comfortable, so with this in mind i put myself forward.
A few days later i receieved a phone call from one of the What Not To Wear team which got into the nitty gritty of my circumsatances and lack of fashion sense.
As a result of this call got invited up to London to the next stage.
I arrivedd in London at 7.30 am after getting on the train at 5.15 am having only finished work 4 hours earlier, and made my way acrross london to Holborn where the days events were taking place.
I registred at 8.15 had 2 poloroids taken then tucked into a large black coffee and a couple of bite size danish pastries (Not On Any Diet Yet).
Folowing this got ushred into a room with 54 other hopefulls and then one by one taken to another room for a dairy cam "Hi i'm Martin £7 years Old Blah Blah Blah", then back to sitting around a bit.
About an hour later we walked to The House and we were filmed walking to the house and back from the house and entering the house and leaving the house several times.
We finaaly got into the house and met Mica Paris And Lisa Butler the hosts and where split into to groups for the party scenes.
All i can say is it the weirdest party i have been to no music, no women, no alcohol and no food.
We were filmed making polite chit chat and mingling and every now and then a camera would be stuck in your face, we were all interveied on film by either Lisa Or Mica and asked What On Earth Is That Your Wearing or in some cases not wearing.
So all in all a different sort of experiance i should find out in the next week if i make it through to the final 10 then 5 Then 1. As it stands i can say i dont think i will get through the next stage, I came to realise there are people out there with a lot problems that i have not got, fashion wise, weight wise, and lifewise.
Watch This Space And What Not To Wear...........
It all started a few weeks a go when i recieved an email from one of the dating sites im regeistred on, the BBC and not what to wear team looking for men who cant find a steady relationship and habe no fashion sense, so as much as i hate to admit it thats me, if it fits i will wear it not really bothred with what it looks like as long as it comfortable, so with this in mind i put myself forward.
A few days later i receieved a phone call from one of the What Not To Wear team which got into the nitty gritty of my circumsatances and lack of fashion sense.
As a result of this call got invited up to London to the next stage.
I arrivedd in London at 7.30 am after getting on the train at 5.15 am having only finished work 4 hours earlier, and made my way acrross london to Holborn where the days events were taking place.
I registred at 8.15 had 2 poloroids taken then tucked into a large black coffee and a couple of bite size danish pastries (Not On Any Diet Yet).
Folowing this got ushred into a room with 54 other hopefulls and then one by one taken to another room for a dairy cam "Hi i'm Martin £7 years Old Blah Blah Blah", then back to sitting around a bit.
About an hour later we walked to The House and we were filmed walking to the house and back from the house and entering the house and leaving the house several times.
We finaaly got into the house and met Mica Paris And Lisa Butler the hosts and where split into to groups for the party scenes.
All i can say is it the weirdest party i have been to no music, no women, no alcohol and no food.
We were filmed making polite chit chat and mingling and every now and then a camera would be stuck in your face, we were all interveied on film by either Lisa Or Mica and asked What On Earth Is That Your Wearing or in some cases not wearing.
So all in all a different sort of experiance i should find out in the next week if i make it through to the final 10 then 5 Then 1. As it stands i can say i dont think i will get through the next stage, I came to realise there are people out there with a lot problems that i have not got, fashion wise, weight wise, and lifewise.
Watch This Space And What Not To Wear...........
Preperation
Hi All
I came across a great website http://www.minimins.com/ where i have managed to get a lot of info and support i have decided that im definatley going to do this.
I have spokem to my CDC and D Day to Start CD is 29th of April, Im going to meet her a week friday and have my weigh in etc for starting the plan.
At the moment Im 6ft2 and weigh about 18 1/2 Stone im looking to get down to my ideal weight of just below 14 Stone and hopefully into a size 36 waist trousers as opposed to the 42/44 that i am now.
Over the last few days i have been coniously thinking about what i have been eating and drinking i have increased my water intake from virtually 0 to 4 litres yesterday and my coffee intake down from lots to just 3 cups.
Im looking forward to starting CD but more importantly looking forward to the 2 weeks in july and august when my kids come down to stay in bournemouth with me next, next time i take them down the beach i dont want to be some sad fat guy with his kids.
Once again thanks to minimins i have some real hope of changing for the better in fact i think the change has already started.
Me.
I came across a great website http://www.minimins.com/ where i have managed to get a lot of info and support i have decided that im definatley going to do this.
I have spokem to my CDC and D Day to Start CD is 29th of April, Im going to meet her a week friday and have my weigh in etc for starting the plan.
At the moment Im 6ft2 and weigh about 18 1/2 Stone im looking to get down to my ideal weight of just below 14 Stone and hopefully into a size 36 waist trousers as opposed to the 42/44 that i am now.
Over the last few days i have been coniously thinking about what i have been eating and drinking i have increased my water intake from virtually 0 to 4 litres yesterday and my coffee intake down from lots to just 3 cups.
Im looking forward to starting CD but more importantly looking forward to the 2 weeks in july and august when my kids come down to stay in bournemouth with me next, next time i take them down the beach i dont want to be some sad fat guy with his kids.
Once again thanks to minimins i have some real hope of changing for the better in fact i think the change has already started.
Me.
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