2 years ago today I joined WW. I can't believe I've been going to meetings for that long. In all that time I've only missed 3 meetings. Once when I was on holiday, once due to a BH and the last time being between Xmas & NY as I overslept. Not bad going! I know that if I was to miss too many meetings I'd probably end up giving up. When I started this I knew it was going to be a long trek and that there was going to be lots of ups and downs along the way.
The highlight of the last year was reaching 75.5lbs off and reaching 14st 8lbs on 24th February. I managed to stay at that weight for 2 whole weeks and haven't seen it again as since then I've really struggled. I'm starting my 3rd year with ww weighing 16st 3lbs with a total loss of 50.5lbs. This time next year I really do hope that I'm back at a total loss of 75lbs off or what would be even better is reaching onederland and making 199lbs or 14st 3lbs. That's exactly 2 stones from where I am now and really I should reach it without a problem. I'm not going to set my goals any higher, just a teeny weeny little 1/2lb off for 48 weeks with 4 weeks of 1lb off. I don't think that's asking too much is it????? I am still pleased that I no longer look like this though. This pic was taken the day after I joined WW.
I've had 2 WI's this year. First week I lost 3.5lbs and this week I gained 1/2lb. WTF??? Really don't understand that as I had 29 weekly ppts and 19 activity ppts left. I should of really had a bit of a lose surely? WW really don't make sense at times. I was so pissed off and I ended up having a bit of a blow out. I made proper homemade deep fried chips, chicken escallop in a roll with cheese slice (half fat) plus a slice of bread with 'real' butter for a chip sarnie. I then made a rice pudding, probably big enough to serve 6-8 portions, or 4 really large fat peoples portions. I had a big bowl full and then just as I was about to go to bed I decided to have another spoonful which ended up with me finishing it off! Anyway, yesterday I pointed everything and ended up going over by 4ppts. That's not too bad I suppose.
Last weekend I was meeting Tina for a cuppa and a catch up, put my boots on, went to walk and had a shooting pain up my back. It took my breath away for a while. This was really painful for 3 days and I could hardly move. I'm glad to say that it has now eased quite a lot. Still not 100% but it's on the mend. I've never ever had problems with my lower back and I've no idea what happened. I'm wondering if it's connected to the car accident and whiplash injury that I had in July. It also ment that I've missed all my water workouts this week other than 1 that I tried today. Usually I burn 350-400 calories but today it was just 240. It's better than nothing and I did take it quite easy.
Last weekend I was meeting Tina for a cuppa and a catch up, put my boots on, went to walk and had a shooting pain up my back. It took my breath away for a while. This was really painful for 3 days and I could hardly move. I'm glad to say that it has now eased quite a lot. Still not 100% but it's on the mend. I've never ever had problems with my lower back and I've no idea what happened. I'm wondering if it's connected to the car accident and whiplash injury that I had in July. It also ment that I've missed all my water workouts this week other than 1 that I tried today. Usually I burn 350-400 calories but today it was just 240. It's better than nothing and I did take it quite easy.
I've been eating / drinking a lot of smoothies. I got a Kenwood Smoothie Maker To Go for Christmas from my mum. She got one after our WW leader recommended it. I've got to say they are brilliant! I've been buying frozen strawberries and blueberries from Sainsbury's (lot cheaper than fresh), put about 1/3 of a bag (no need to defrost) in the cup, add a kiwi (loads of vitamin c), a chopped banana, a ww vanilla or toffee yogurt and 1/4pt skimmed milk. Blend for a few seconds and it's done. No need to move it to a glass as it's in it's own cup. It even has a lid so you can take it out with you. It also comes with a spare cup. Anyway for just 2pts it's fab for breakfast or for a dessert.... could even freeze it for your own icecream. Must give that a go.It's like having a Mcdonalds strawberry milkshake!
I've also been making quite a bit of soup. My favourit so far is BNS and red pepper and it's so easy to make. Very yummy if I do say so myself. If you want to give it a go it's very easy.
1 large BNS, 3 large red peppers (blackened under the grill then skin removed, though you don't have to) 2 vegetable stock cubes mixed with 2 litres of hot water, a couple of garlic cloves or garlic puree and some mixed herbs. This can be cooked in the slow cooker over night or throughout the day (though it's ready in about 3 hours) or it can be cooked on the hob for about 1/2 an hour. Then just put it all in the blender. If it's too thick just boil the kettle and add some more water. Simples!
It's good to see that some of you are blogging again. Catch you all again soon. :o) xxx
I've also been making quite a bit of soup. My favourit so far is BNS and red pepper and it's so easy to make. Very yummy if I do say so myself. If you want to give it a go it's very easy.
1 large BNS, 3 large red peppers (blackened under the grill then skin removed, though you don't have to) 2 vegetable stock cubes mixed with 2 litres of hot water, a couple of garlic cloves or garlic puree and some mixed herbs. This can be cooked in the slow cooker over night or throughout the day (though it's ready in about 3 hours) or it can be cooked on the hob for about 1/2 an hour. Then just put it all in the blender. If it's too thick just boil the kettle and add some more water. Simples!
It's good to see that some of you are blogging again. Catch you all again soon. :o) xxx
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