It’s Tuesday and time for another weight loss diary. After so much planning and motivation last week I am so angry with myself. I only have myself to blame. After a fairly good week apart from a little slip up on the Tuesday (so early enough in the week to regain control), I completely lost track on Saturday and although I tried to pull it back on Sunday and yesterday it just wasn’t enough.
Saturday started out with good intentions. A Slimming World recipe of chicken curry and rice and a night with Steve and friends in front of Eurovision. But then my friend brought round all the sides you would normally have with an Indian – naans, bhajis, samosas. There was vodka and diet coke which was the more sensible alcoholic choice but then the champagne came out.
I only put on half a pound, it could have been worse but I am just so frustrated with myself, especially after the gain last week. I need to get back in the zone and start smashing those losses. Seeing ladies who started with me back in November coming in with 4.5lbs/5lbs/6lb losses this week has really spurred me on.
I am so annoyed but I know it is only my fault. I have to lose next week as otherwise I am going back to 1 stone lost and I don’t want to get back under that. I’ve already made a ton of butternut squash soup for lunches and will be having omelettes or overnight oats for breakfast and a variety of things for dinner – salmon or Quorn burgers or a meal made from scratch from one of the recipe books.
I think it also didn’t help that my usual motivating friends lost their way last week too and a few of us never went out for the run we kept meaning to due to the kids – we really need to this week and I really need to step up my exercise this week. I’m going to try to do 10-15 minutes on the exercise bike every single day plus go for a couple of runs alongside my usual walking. Wish me luck! I know I can do this!
Don’t be annoyed at yourself, you had an off week and you managed to be good around it to only put on half a pound. You know what you need to do now so good luck with a great week x
Don’t feel too disheartened but if you want a tip from me – skip all meals and food and just drink champagne! Only 89 calories and enjoy how fabulous you’ll feel 🙂
I think maintaining weight loss has to mean being balanced. Having the occasional naughty day is fine as long as you reign it in again afterwards. At least you enjoyed the week end- now back to being good 😉 xx
I’m also on a weight loss journey and all I can say is, don’t beat yourself up. It happens. The important thing is that it only happens once in a while and not every week. 🙂
Aww don’t be too hard on yourself, half a pound isn’t too bad 🙂 I would’ve found it difficult to resist those Indian treats too!
Don’t be too hard on yourself lovely! It’s hard to resist some things sometimes x
Aw don’t be annoyed hun, sometimes you need to just go with the flow and enjoy things and it sounds as though you did x
Aw don’t worry hun, we all have our off weeks and half a pound is not alot . Hopefully it will be a better week for you next week.
Don’t blame yourself too much, best thing you can do is not repeat the ‘made’ mistakes and do better next time.
Good luck
I think there are always going to be ups and downs. As long as you’re committed, you’re still on the right path!
Don’t be hard on yourself. You’ve done fantastic so far and with a little extra watch on what you eat this week you’ll be back on track
dont worry about losing all the time , a little at a time in your own time is all that matters
Fluctuations are completely normal so it’s ok to have some weeks where it slips up a bit! Don’t beat yourself up about it, you still want to have fun with your life even when you’re trying to lose weight! 🙂
I have been struggling with my weight loss recently too – I need to get motivated and stop snacking so much! Your doing great though, don’t be so hard on yourself x
Sometimes we have these slip ups , but then you just need to move on and try to make best of it. I am sure you will be fine next week.
I have been really struggling this week – I’ll be honest comfort eating is my thing, or not eating at all. I have no balance – that is something you do have and should be really proud of! Hx
Considering the food and alcohol options you didn’t put on much at all.
Good luck! It sounds like you are really motivated this week so I think you’ll do well x
It’s important to let yourself have a night off occasionally, and naan and samosas definitely sound worth it! 😉
You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself. You can still enjoy life and events whilst trying to be good. One night isn’t going to make much difference.
You deserve to treat yourself and celebrate every once in a while 🙂 I need to step up the exercise too to be able to reach any of my goals but it is annoying when the people who are doing it with you, who help motivate you drop out, it’s frustrating! You can do it! Just keep going and trying your hardest! Good luck with the rest of your fitness and weightloss journey!
Biking is one of my top choices to move. I wish you luck and hoping for great weight monitoring.