Tuesday always means another weight loss diary where I tell you if I have lost (yay!), maintained (*shrug*) or put on (noooo!). This week I was really dreading weigh in as I just felt so blah about everything. It seems most of the group had a blah week too, we all seemed down and lacked motivation but this has completely changed as we start our new week this week.
Until weigh in yesterday, my weight loss stood at 10.5lbs and I am really striving for that last 3.5lbs to get my stone. Unfortunately this week wasn’t to be my week and that 3.5lbs loss was not to be mine. This week I maintained which I am actually really happy about. Jack was poorly for the second half of last week which meant I couldn’t leave the house unless someone else was there. Since Steve and my Mum were both at work as were all my friends, I was stuck in the house for three days and unable to get anyone to grab me anything from the shop until much later when Steve finished work.
I tried to make good choices but once the good choices run out…well…I needed to eat! I tried to stick with tins of spaghetti hoops (syn free) or stuff like that for lunch but I did find myself snacking more as I couldn’t get out. This also meant my regular walking went out the window and whilst I still did my exercise bike stuff to ensure I still got my 45 minutes a week towards my bronze Body Magic award, I could definitely tell that it was having an affect.
This week I have set a mini target of a 1lb weight loss but I am totally unsure that I will get it. It is my birthday on Friday and whilst I aim to make sensible choices as much as possible, I am not going to deprive myself on my birthday. I plan to use flexible syns but will also be trying to save up a few from other days just to ensure I have them if I need them. I’ve worked out how many vodkas I can have in my syn allowance so all should be good.
Whilst it hasn’t been a good week for weight loss, I am actually not that disappointed as I knew it was coming and these circumstances can’t be helped. Now Jack is better and I can get out of the house again, I can get back to my exercise and make better eating choices as I am not so restricted. That 3.5lbs weight loss is in my sight…I’m going to grab it with both hands!
Oh I’m having an absolute mare dieting wise since the start of the year!
I vowed to weigh in every week and as yet I haven’t wrote a single post and now my scales are broke gah! Ever think the worlds against you lol?
You’ve done fantastic to maintain this week roll on next week!
losing weight isn’t easy but the first step is always actually wanting it bad enough. Well done and keep up the good work.
Exactly I like your positive attitude and am glad you don’t feel too disheartened because as you said you can make up for it another week!
I went plenty of weeks maintaining, as you won’t lose weight every week. But as long as you go in to the next week feeling positive, you will do great!
I have never had to lose weight but I do have the other problem with food – I can’t eat – I understand the frustration and not being happy with your body so all I can say is well done you and keep going and I have every faith in you
Happy Birthday! I’m starting a diet this week, I’m petrified. My weakness is milkshakes and milky drinks, I just can’t keep away! Ice cream is my downfall too. Good luck with you diet and I hope you have a wonderful birthday weekend.
There’s nothing wrong with a few tins of spaghetti hoops! It’s a great go-to meal, I do tend to have it on toast though… I really need to up my cooking game 🙂 x
Happy birthday in advance. Good luck with that weight loss.
It’s so hard when routine changes. I find it easy when I’m at work, but at home it’s a nightmare and I have to allow for eating higher carb meals unless I’m going to eat differently to the rest of the family. Good luck with the remaining weight loss.
I am getting weighed this evening and really hoping for a maintain! Well done on your maintain! Better than a gain isn’t it!
I think this is a really tough time of year to diet so well done you for maintaining your weight, especially with a little one ill.
It’s a shame you didn’t lose weight this week but don’t let it get you down – you are still doing fantastic!
If you had in your mind that it might not have been a great week at least you wasn’t disappointed.
Heres to next week babe – I wish you the best of luck.
Glad Jack is better too
Charlotte x
I dont think you should be too disappointed in yourself, look how well you have done x
best of luck, it sounds like you have done really well so far and to maintain is good in my opinion!
Maintaining is, at least, not gaining! I didn’t lose this week either despite all my calorie counting and exercise, but I did lose 1/2 inch off my waist and another 1/2 inch off one thigh. It’s not easy, is it. Here’s to next week!
Glad to hear that you’re happy about your results, maintaining is still a great achievement!! Life always gets in the way but I hope you find some more time next week 🙂
Well done for keeping so positive – half the battIe think! You will get there, good luck hun. Kaz x
Maintaining is brilliant! It’s showing you that once you hit your goal, the kinda of days you’ll be able to have and still keep the weight you’re at. Have a wonderful birthday and keep up the amazing work!