I have just finished my 7th pint of water, 6 of them have been drunk since 2 o'clock today. We went into town this morning and water just did not fit into the equation so I have made up for it this afternoon, Its been a lovely sunny bright day although rather windy. We have relaxed for most of the afternoon, took a leisurely stroll to Tesco to buy a paper stopping en-route to chat with some neighbours. My wife had a surprise visit from an old friend she has not seen in 10 years, they have sent cards and emails etc but not actually seen each other. Well this lady just turned up on the doorstep as she was passing along the A12 towards a holiday destination in Norfolk. This lady is due to embark on lighter life in the next few weeks so we told her all about the Cambridge Diet as its great,tastier, same principle yet much, much cheaper.
I have had all my "meals" 1 peanut bar and the remainder were tomato soup with extra black pepper & chili flakes.
Talking of making soup.... we had a little accident this evening, I decided to use a blender (the type with a glass jug) rather than the hand held stick blender I normally use. I changed for two reasons, 1) I am sick of getting chili seeds stuck in every crevice of my mouth 2) The hand blender does have a habit of spraying the soup out of the jug its being made in.
Well..... The lid blew off the blender because of the steam, sending hot tomato soup around the room and over everything! ... all cleaned up now oops, next time I will release the little cap on the top. However the chili seeds were pulverised so there was some success!
Roll on another nice day tomorrow and we will be out on the bikes!
Quote of the day: A rooster crows only when it sees the light. Put him in the dark and he'll never crow. I have seen the light and I'm crowing.
Muhammad Ali
13 Stone 4lb lost in 32 weeks, now slimmer of the year 2007 runner up
Saturday 31 March 2007
Thursday 29 March 2007
Thursday Week 9 Weigh Day
Yippee.... another 6lb lost this week, I am just back from seeing my CDC and just had to dive on here and push that little car on my ticker along a bit further.
So now I have lost an amazing 4 stone 13lbs in just 9 weeks, yes just a pound off losing 5 Stone!!
However to bring myself back down to firm ground again, I still weigh 20 stone and 9lb which is still very obese!! I even had some colleagues at work telling me they thought I looked fine now!! I do look a lot different but I am still very very heavy.
I have managed to drink plenty of water today 9 pints so far, the more I drink the more I need however it can cause a quick dash to the loo if I drink 2 pints of ice cold water in succession so I do have to be a little careful
My CDC has now run out of cranberry bars, these were my favourite. Apparently the recipe is being changed and they are going to be a little softer? She has had a sample of the new style being a CDC. I do hope they resume stock ASAP.
My wife lost herself 5lb this week taking her total to 3 stone 1lb, she is looking great and feels good (apart from cold and tired!)
Quote of the day: Whenever cannibals are on the brink of starvation, Heaven, in it's infinite mercy, sends them a fat missionary.
Oscar Wilde
So now I have lost an amazing 4 stone 13lbs in just 9 weeks, yes just a pound off losing 5 Stone!!
However to bring myself back down to firm ground again, I still weigh 20 stone and 9lb which is still very obese!! I even had some colleagues at work telling me they thought I looked fine now!! I do look a lot different but I am still very very heavy.
I have managed to drink plenty of water today 9 pints so far, the more I drink the more I need however it can cause a quick dash to the loo if I drink 2 pints of ice cold water in succession so I do have to be a little careful
My CDC has now run out of cranberry bars, these were my favourite. Apparently the recipe is being changed and they are going to be a little softer? She has had a sample of the new style being a CDC. I do hope they resume stock ASAP.
My wife lost herself 5lb this week taking her total to 3 stone 1lb, she is looking great and feels good (apart from cold and tired!)
Quote of the day: Whenever cannibals are on the brink of starvation, Heaven, in it's infinite mercy, sends them a fat missionary.
Oscar Wilde
Wednesday 28 March 2007
Wednesday Week 9
Struggled with my water today, I have been out on business all day with limited access to toilets and just a litre of water! I have made up for some of it since I came home. I did take a tetra with me today in a little cool bag style lunch box with an ice block, This kept it yummy!
I am now up to 5 pints total for the day with a few hours left.
I now have another hurdle I am about to head out to a school PTA meeting that will last a couple of hours with a lack of water. I will have to write today off as a "bad water day" I have had all my meal replacements and don't feel hungry even with the lack of water.
I have collected my little one from my parents on the bike tonight, he was happy to get a bit of a ride. I had not seen my parents for 10 days and they were amazed at the differences they could see in me in just that short period of time. I will post an update photo the weekend after next (Easter without chocolate!) that will be the end of week 10 and 4 weeks on from the current picture at the top of this blog.
Look out for tomorrows update after my weigh in....
Must dash now out to my meeting!
Quote of the day: Better late than never, but never late is better
unknown
I am now up to 5 pints total for the day with a few hours left.
I now have another hurdle I am about to head out to a school PTA meeting that will last a couple of hours with a lack of water. I will have to write today off as a "bad water day" I have had all my meal replacements and don't feel hungry even with the lack of water.
I have collected my little one from my parents on the bike tonight, he was happy to get a bit of a ride. I had not seen my parents for 10 days and they were amazed at the differences they could see in me in just that short period of time. I will post an update photo the weekend after next (Easter without chocolate!) that will be the end of week 10 and 4 weeks on from the current picture at the top of this blog.
Look out for tomorrows update after my weigh in....
Must dash now out to my meeting!
Quote of the day: Better late than never, but never late is better
unknown
Tuesday 27 March 2007
Tuesday week 9
Just got in from a session in my hot tub all relaxed, in fact so relaxed I could just go to bed now and its only 8.30.
We had great intentions this evening of heading out on the bikes for some exercise, unfortunately my youngest and eldest were fighting while putting their shoes on and the little one ended up bashing his head on the tiled floor! he seems ok but we did not want to risk him coming over dizzy whilst on the bike, that put pay to those plans.
I have been asked how my wife is doing on CD (Thanks for the comment) well she was 2lb away from losing 3 stone at our last weigh in, she should smash the 3 stone mark this week (week 9). She is very pleased with this, though a little envious of my loss. She knows deep down that women lose their weight slower than men. My wife's total planned weight loss is 10 stone, where as mine is 14.5 so we are hoping to both achieve our goals at about the same time.
I have consumed all my "meals" for the day and am still finding this diet a breeze. I have started looking at the plans for introducing food back into the diet once at goal weight and cant wait for lettuce leaves and turkey breast. Well that is all you get for the first couple of weeks, things improve from there onwards. I am very determined to get it right this time and follow the maintenance / re-introduction plan to the letter in an attempt to make the weight loss last.
More people have commented on my weight loss which is great, I love that feeling when people are complimentary of your loss. Roll on Thursday cant wait for another weigh in!!
Hopefully tomorrow will be a sunny day again and we can attempt to go out on the bikes again!
Quote of the day: The hardest part of raising a child is teaching them to ride bicycles. A shaky child on a bicycle for the first time needs both support and freedom. The realisation that this is what the child will always need can hit hard.
Sloan Wilson
We had great intentions this evening of heading out on the bikes for some exercise, unfortunately my youngest and eldest were fighting while putting their shoes on and the little one ended up bashing his head on the tiled floor! he seems ok but we did not want to risk him coming over dizzy whilst on the bike, that put pay to those plans.
I have been asked how my wife is doing on CD (Thanks for the comment) well she was 2lb away from losing 3 stone at our last weigh in, she should smash the 3 stone mark this week (week 9). She is very pleased with this, though a little envious of my loss. She knows deep down that women lose their weight slower than men. My wife's total planned weight loss is 10 stone, where as mine is 14.5 so we are hoping to both achieve our goals at about the same time.
I have consumed all my "meals" for the day and am still finding this diet a breeze. I have started looking at the plans for introducing food back into the diet once at goal weight and cant wait for lettuce leaves and turkey breast. Well that is all you get for the first couple of weeks, things improve from there onwards. I am very determined to get it right this time and follow the maintenance / re-introduction plan to the letter in an attempt to make the weight loss last.
More people have commented on my weight loss which is great, I love that feeling when people are complimentary of your loss. Roll on Thursday cant wait for another weigh in!!
Hopefully tomorrow will be a sunny day again and we can attempt to go out on the bikes again!
Quote of the day: The hardest part of raising a child is teaching them to ride bicycles. A shaky child on a bicycle for the first time needs both support and freedom. The realisation that this is what the child will always need can hit hard.
Sloan Wilson
Monday 26 March 2007
Monday Week 9
Been a lovely bright day today, loads of sunshine, gave me the "feel good" factor, this along with a nice lighter evening has made today a good day.
I have drunk 10 pints of water and my mouth still feels like the bottom of a birdcage and my breath smells even worse. I have just had my final meal of the day, half a tomato soup and half a cranberry bar (my wife had the other halves) this way we get to have only one meal allowance but with some variety.
This evening I collected my little one from his after school club on the push bike and tow along. The kids were all playing in the playground as I arrived. "there's my daddy" I hear from a distance as he bounds over with a look of glee. He loves going on the bike and its great exercise for us both.
We have all had a little more exercise tonight, I have today taken delivery of a Nintendo Wii games console. Now I am not a gamer, the kids own a playstation that is on its last legs but I never play it. I saw the Wii and loved the idea of it, the controller is motion sensitive with no wires and you basically stand in your lounge and look foolish to anyone walking by, punching into mid air with this plastic controller similar in size to a TV remote, must look mad to those not in the know. Well the whole thing certainly gets you moving about twisting, turning, swinging your arms etc. It even puts up a warning at the beginning to make sure no-one is nearby for fear of whacking them! its great fun that the whole family have loved playing tonight. Its gaming but not like previous consoles where you just sit on the sofa peering at the screen with wires trailing. I even read an article when oap's are using one in a care home!
I have today had my weight chart out to look where I currently fall in the fat category, well I have gone from being off the scale when I commenced the diet to still within the "VERY FAT" section I need to be below 20 stone to fall into the "FAT" section which then goes down to 15 and 1/4 stone. From 15 and 1/4 down to 12 and 1/2 I will be classed as "OVERWEIGHT" To be in the "OK" section I need to be somewhere between 9 and 1/4 and 12 and 1/2 stone. That's the reason I wish to go down to 11 stone, then allow for glycogen to reform and will probably gain a stone so I can sit comfortably at 12 Stone and still be "OK"
I have had loads of people noticing my weight loss today, probably because I did not see most colleagues for 4 days last week since I was on my course & leave.
Just downsized on my trousers down now to 48" waist, the 50's were just too baggy now!
So onwards I go with my marathon loss, 10 stone to go (much to the disgust of some of my colleagues who feel I will then be too thin!)
Quote of the day: Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another
John Dewey
I have drunk 10 pints of water and my mouth still feels like the bottom of a birdcage and my breath smells even worse. I have just had my final meal of the day, half a tomato soup and half a cranberry bar (my wife had the other halves) this way we get to have only one meal allowance but with some variety.
This evening I collected my little one from his after school club on the push bike and tow along. The kids were all playing in the playground as I arrived. "there's my daddy" I hear from a distance as he bounds over with a look of glee. He loves going on the bike and its great exercise for us both.
We have all had a little more exercise tonight, I have today taken delivery of a Nintendo Wii games console. Now I am not a gamer, the kids own a playstation that is on its last legs but I never play it. I saw the Wii and loved the idea of it, the controller is motion sensitive with no wires and you basically stand in your lounge and look foolish to anyone walking by, punching into mid air with this plastic controller similar in size to a TV remote, must look mad to those not in the know. Well the whole thing certainly gets you moving about twisting, turning, swinging your arms etc. It even puts up a warning at the beginning to make sure no-one is nearby for fear of whacking them! its great fun that the whole family have loved playing tonight. Its gaming but not like previous consoles where you just sit on the sofa peering at the screen with wires trailing. I even read an article when oap's are using one in a care home!
I have today had my weight chart out to look where I currently fall in the fat category, well I have gone from being off the scale when I commenced the diet to still within the "VERY FAT" section I need to be below 20 stone to fall into the "FAT" section which then goes down to 15 and 1/4 stone. From 15 and 1/4 down to 12 and 1/2 I will be classed as "OVERWEIGHT" To be in the "OK" section I need to be somewhere between 9 and 1/4 and 12 and 1/2 stone. That's the reason I wish to go down to 11 stone, then allow for glycogen to reform and will probably gain a stone so I can sit comfortably at 12 Stone and still be "OK"
I have had loads of people noticing my weight loss today, probably because I did not see most colleagues for 4 days last week since I was on my course & leave.
Just downsized on my trousers down now to 48" waist, the 50's were just too baggy now!
So onwards I go with my marathon loss, 10 stone to go (much to the disgust of some of my colleagues who feel I will then be too thin!)
Quote of the day: Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another
John Dewey
Sunday 25 March 2007
Sunday Week 8
Today marks the end of my eighth week on this diet and the sun has been shining, the clocks have changed overnight and we are on our way to summer, Yippee. I love the longer evenings!
I decided today to take my Little one to the cinema, he had seen adverts for the film "Meet The Robinsons" and would shriek each time he saw it on a bus shelter advertising board. I have not been to the cinema for probably over a year. "Who made the seats bigger??" I actually fitted in comfortably, I even purchased popcorn & hot dogs for the kids without temptation. When we left the cinema we decided to pop into the retail outlet village situated next to it, however en-route we had to walk past many different restaurants including Chicago Rock Cafe, Pizza Express & a Chinese buffet restaurant all emitting their own very distinctive smells. These smells did tempt me, I guess a lack of water along with these smells made me really fancy one of these delights! Of course I resisted.
Once in the retail outlet village I looked around all the brand name outlet shops, I fell in love with loads of clothes but did not purchase any. I have lots of ideas of things I would like to buy once slim. I am really looking forward to being able to buy nice clothes, a luxury I have never really had.
We sat in the Sun outside Coffee Republic I had a black americano coffee whilst my daughter had a full fat hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows, followed by a pain-au-chocolat. I just took advantage of the sunshine whilst watching the world go by. One difference today though, I was able to sit in the cafe chair without holding my weight on my feet, before dieting I would feel the legs of these metal chairs trying to splay open at the weight being imposed on the seat. I would have perched and taken most of the weight on my on my own feet. This was always uncomfortable and not at all relaxing, Today was different !! :-)
Quote of the day: Keep Moving Forward
Walt Disney's Meet The Robinsons
I decided today to take my Little one to the cinema, he had seen adverts for the film "Meet The Robinsons" and would shriek each time he saw it on a bus shelter advertising board. I have not been to the cinema for probably over a year. "Who made the seats bigger??" I actually fitted in comfortably, I even purchased popcorn & hot dogs for the kids without temptation. When we left the cinema we decided to pop into the retail outlet village situated next to it, however en-route we had to walk past many different restaurants including Chicago Rock Cafe, Pizza Express & a Chinese buffet restaurant all emitting their own very distinctive smells. These smells did tempt me, I guess a lack of water along with these smells made me really fancy one of these delights! Of course I resisted.
Once in the retail outlet village I looked around all the brand name outlet shops, I fell in love with loads of clothes but did not purchase any. I have lots of ideas of things I would like to buy once slim. I am really looking forward to being able to buy nice clothes, a luxury I have never really had.
We sat in the Sun outside Coffee Republic I had a black americano coffee whilst my daughter had a full fat hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows, followed by a pain-au-chocolat. I just took advantage of the sunshine whilst watching the world go by. One difference today though, I was able to sit in the cafe chair without holding my weight on my feet, before dieting I would feel the legs of these metal chairs trying to splay open at the weight being imposed on the seat. I would have perched and taken most of the weight on my on my own feet. This was always uncomfortable and not at all relaxing, Today was different !! :-)
Quote of the day: Keep Moving Forward
Walt Disney's Meet The Robinsons
Saturday 24 March 2007
Saturday Week 8
Had a fairly relaxing day today, had to take the little one to his acting lessons so ended up in town for just over an hour. It was a bit grey and drizzly and plenty of people had taken refuge in places like Yates's sat in window view seats eating big platters of food, mmmmmm looked tempting!!
As I mentioned yesterday I have set myself a target. My birthday is at the end of May, 9 weeks this weekend. By the time I reach my birthday I would like to be down to 18 stone. This figure also equates to a half way mark for the whole diet.
I started at a weight of 358lb, I wish to reach 154lb which is a total goal loss for the diet of 204lb, therefore half way is a body weight of 256lb. 18 stone equates to 252lb, so 18 stone is 4lb past the half way mark!
This target means that I have 9 weeks to lose 43lb, which equates to an average of 4.8lb per week for the next 9 weeks. I would be really chuffed to reach this milestone as 18 stone is a figure I have in my head that people no longer consider you to be grossly overweight. Don't ask me where that comes from its just in my head. Maybe its the media, when you see a story where an overweight person has appeared in court for something they get described as "the 20 stone monster" or something similar. Did his extra weight make him commit the crime? probably not but that's the media for you.
Quote of the day: A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
Walter Bagehot
As I mentioned yesterday I have set myself a target. My birthday is at the end of May, 9 weeks this weekend. By the time I reach my birthday I would like to be down to 18 stone. This figure also equates to a half way mark for the whole diet.
I started at a weight of 358lb, I wish to reach 154lb which is a total goal loss for the diet of 204lb, therefore half way is a body weight of 256lb. 18 stone equates to 252lb, so 18 stone is 4lb past the half way mark!
This target means that I have 9 weeks to lose 43lb, which equates to an average of 4.8lb per week for the next 9 weeks. I would be really chuffed to reach this milestone as 18 stone is a figure I have in my head that people no longer consider you to be grossly overweight. Don't ask me where that comes from its just in my head. Maybe its the media, when you see a story where an overweight person has appeared in court for something they get described as "the 20 stone monster" or something similar. Did his extra weight make him commit the crime? probably not but that's the media for you.
Quote of the day: A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
Walter Bagehot
Friday 23 March 2007
Friday Week 8
Had a lovely day today, I had a day off work and spent it with my wife. We done a fair bit of shopping including the grocery shop. What will we do tomorrow now we have done so much today??
Tonight I have been helping out at the local school disco, 2 discos (infants and juniors) a total of just over 200 screaming kids!! I am glad to be home. I am the treasurer of the PTA and have to stay until the end to take all the money. (just remembered tomorrows job is to count all the money and bank it!)
At the disco we run a refreshment stall including loads of penny sweets and chocolates, well normally I would have been like a kid in a sweet shop, not tonight I stuck to drinking just water and NO sweets. I have managed to consume 10 pints of water today (I have no idea how I fitted it all in around shopping!) The kids loved the stall, we very nearly sold out of sweets, its nice for the kids every now and again to "go mad" after mum has left them at the door with 50p in their pocket.
Time now for my last "meal" of the day I will be going to have a banana tetra
Keep an eye out for tomorrows posting where I will talk about my mini target I have set myself.
Quote of the day: Sex is good, but not as good as fresh, sweet corn.
Garrison Keillor
Tonight I have been helping out at the local school disco, 2 discos (infants and juniors) a total of just over 200 screaming kids!! I am glad to be home. I am the treasurer of the PTA and have to stay until the end to take all the money. (just remembered tomorrows job is to count all the money and bank it!)
At the disco we run a refreshment stall including loads of penny sweets and chocolates, well normally I would have been like a kid in a sweet shop, not tonight I stuck to drinking just water and NO sweets. I have managed to consume 10 pints of water today (I have no idea how I fitted it all in around shopping!) The kids loved the stall, we very nearly sold out of sweets, its nice for the kids every now and again to "go mad" after mum has left them at the door with 50p in their pocket.
Time now for my last "meal" of the day I will be going to have a banana tetra
Keep an eye out for tomorrows posting where I will talk about my mini target I have set myself.
Quote of the day: Sex is good, but not as good as fresh, sweet corn.
Garrison Keillor
Thursday 22 March 2007
Thursday Week 8
Have you seen the good news at the top of my blog?? yes I have been for my weigh in and lost 9lb this week!!! I am very, very happy at this.
I did not get chance to write anything last night, in from work at 6.15pm then out to a school governors meeting for 7pm returning just after 10pm! I was ready for my bed!
So over the last couple of days I have successfully managed to drink all my water, despite being on a training course, I have avoided the buffet lunches for 3 days (there was stacks left over today, looked lovely!) I think I have passed my course I was attending, done 3 exams and achieved 90% mark in each just need some syndicate work marked in the next week or so.
I have a day off tomorrow, I need it after my intensive week!! I would normally go out for lunch with my wife on a day off, a bit of time free from the kids! however we have no such plans tomorrow
Anyway I am so excited about my loss to date, four and half stone lost in just eight weeks, now just nine and half to go!! my trousers are starting to feel loose again, I have only been wearing this size for a couple of weeks. I need to make more holes in my belt, I have used all of those I previously punched in it.
Roll on the summer in nice clothes!!
Quote of the day: They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.
Tom Bodett
I did not get chance to write anything last night, in from work at 6.15pm then out to a school governors meeting for 7pm returning just after 10pm! I was ready for my bed!
So over the last couple of days I have successfully managed to drink all my water, despite being on a training course, I have avoided the buffet lunches for 3 days (there was stacks left over today, looked lovely!) I think I have passed my course I was attending, done 3 exams and achieved 90% mark in each just need some syndicate work marked in the next week or so.
I have a day off tomorrow, I need it after my intensive week!! I would normally go out for lunch with my wife on a day off, a bit of time free from the kids! however we have no such plans tomorrow
Anyway I am so excited about my loss to date, four and half stone lost in just eight weeks, now just nine and half to go!! my trousers are starting to feel loose again, I have only been wearing this size for a couple of weeks. I need to make more holes in my belt, I have used all of those I previously punched in it.
Roll on the summer in nice clothes!!
Quote of the day: They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.
Tom Bodett
Tuesday 20 March 2007
Tuesday Week 8
Today I have been on a training course all day, well I say all day, I still popped into the office at 0700 to check my emails and answer a couple of queries. This was also enough time for me gulp a pint of cold water, on top of the one I had at home before leaving. So far so good, Had an hour in a colleagues car to get to the course venue so daren't drink anymore for fear of having to embarrassingly ask for a wee stop! I took with me a 1.5 litre bottle of spring water and a peanut bar. I took the bar rather than the tetra as warm tetra really does nothing for me (yuck). During the day I drunk my 1.5 Litres and another 2 x 0.5 litre bottles provided by the venue, so that made me a total consumption by 6pm of 2.5litres and 2 pints by my reckoning that equates to a tad over 7 pints!! not bad considering I thought it might be difficult. I have now increased that consumption to 9 pints for the day. I feel good, I achieved 90% in an exam at the end of day 1 on the course and can't wait for day 2& 3.
At lunch time all the other delegates disappeared into an adjoining room to our "classroom" and consumed copious amounts of cold buffet, I popped my head in to ensure I kept up with any networking and successfully resisted what looked like a gorgeous spread.
Upon returning home on what has been a cold, icy, snowy day I walked through the door to a smell of homemade chicken casserole, it smelt like a lovely hearty meal.... I made do with a tomato soup with extra 2 teaspoons of crushed chillies, well that certainly warmed my cockles!
Quote of the day: A diet is the penalty we pay for exceeding the feed limit.
Author Unknown
At lunch time all the other delegates disappeared into an adjoining room to our "classroom" and consumed copious amounts of cold buffet, I popped my head in to ensure I kept up with any networking and successfully resisted what looked like a gorgeous spread.
Upon returning home on what has been a cold, icy, snowy day I walked through the door to a smell of homemade chicken casserole, it smelt like a lovely hearty meal.... I made do with a tomato soup with extra 2 teaspoons of crushed chillies, well that certainly warmed my cockles!
Quote of the day: A diet is the penalty we pay for exceeding the feed limit.
Author Unknown
Monday 19 March 2007
Monday Week 8
Today marks the start of the eighth week on this diet and loads of people are now starting to notice a difference in my size. I keep getting asked how its going, how much have I lost. The one thing that most people are unable to comprehend though is the not eating, OK lots of water, black tea and coffee but surely you eat something??? NO! just my shakes and bars. Lots of people just cannot get their heads around this phenomenon.
Lots of people think that I must be starving hungry but I'm just not hungry! I am also drinking pints and pints of cold water with great ease, I stand at the water cooler filling my large jug with 5-6 pints and people just don't believe I will drink it all. "What are you doing with that fish bowl?" one exclaimed!
I am now starting to notice that my smaller shirts and trousers are beginning to feel a bit big (50" waist & 19" collar). Since today marks the start of 8 weeks on the diet I decided to hop on the scales yesterday evening, now I know mine are not necessarily the same as my counsellors (have to wait until Thursday for that) however on my scales I weighed 21 Stone 8lb that makes an even 4 stone lost in 7 weeks (49 days)!!!!!! (56lb or 25.5Kg) How amazing is that, I feel great for such an achievement. The results speak for themselves in how I look.
Cant wait for the summer and a chance to wear some "normal" clothes without being stared at as "that huge guy"!
I have again tonight had my soup followed by a peanut bar, this makes a very satisfying "meal" I am finding this diet so easy! There were still cakes left at work, the remnants of last weeks "bun run" and they did not interest me in the slightest, lets hope that it continues that way after finishing this "sole source" phase of my diet plan
I am on a training course for the next 3 days, will be interesting to see how things go on the water drinking front, may be difficult to keep leaving the "classroom"?? I Will let you know how I get on tomorrow.
Quote of the day: Now there are more overweight people in America than average weight people. So overweight people are now average. Which means you've met your New Year's resolution.
Jay Leno
Lots of people think that I must be starving hungry but I'm just not hungry! I am also drinking pints and pints of cold water with great ease, I stand at the water cooler filling my large jug with 5-6 pints and people just don't believe I will drink it all. "What are you doing with that fish bowl?" one exclaimed!
I am now starting to notice that my smaller shirts and trousers are beginning to feel a bit big (50" waist & 19" collar). Since today marks the start of 8 weeks on the diet I decided to hop on the scales yesterday evening, now I know mine are not necessarily the same as my counsellors (have to wait until Thursday for that) however on my scales I weighed 21 Stone 8lb that makes an even 4 stone lost in 7 weeks (49 days)!!!!!! (56lb or 25.5Kg) How amazing is that, I feel great for such an achievement. The results speak for themselves in how I look.
Cant wait for the summer and a chance to wear some "normal" clothes without being stared at as "that huge guy"!
I have again tonight had my soup followed by a peanut bar, this makes a very satisfying "meal" I am finding this diet so easy! There were still cakes left at work, the remnants of last weeks "bun run" and they did not interest me in the slightest, lets hope that it continues that way after finishing this "sole source" phase of my diet plan
I am on a training course for the next 3 days, will be interesting to see how things go on the water drinking front, may be difficult to keep leaving the "classroom"?? I Will let you know how I get on tomorrow.
Quote of the day: Now there are more overweight people in America than average weight people. So overweight people are now average. Which means you've met your New Year's resolution.
Jay Leno
Sunday 18 March 2007
Sunday Week 7
Well today has been a mixed bag weather wise, bright warm sunshine one minute and heavy rain or snow the next.
The day started abruptly with the noise of kids waking each other up to come and wish mum a happy Mothers Day. My daughter who is 15 brought in two big bunches of flowers and said she had tried to find some long date chocolate that would keep until the diet was over!! Bless her.
I did not have much planned for the day, a trip to the loft to put away bags of too big clothes. Is that wrong to keep them? should I have ceremoniously burnt them or something? Well at £60 for a pair of trousers and similar amounts for shirts you have got to be joking!! Its not that I have put them away for "growing into" merely did not want to waste them / my money.
We headed off on the bikes to visit my mum with her Mothers day card and present, full of good intention that we would continue after our visit on another bike trek. Blimey the wind nearly knocked me for six, then down came the first shower of sleet. There was no way my wife or little one were up to going anywhere else except straight back home.
In one of the bright blue sky periods this afternoon we spent an hour in our hot tub, it was lovely, a bracing cold wind, bright blue sky and 40 degree water.
Tonight I have cooked a roast beef dinner for the kids, the beef looked lovely, no veins of fat and succulently pink, I would have loved a slice or two of that. However I have drunk at least 8 pints of water today and had not long before serving the beef had a soup and cranberry bar, I was well and truly stuffed so didn't want it anyway!!
Off now for an evening by the TV / reading whilst listening to the wind howling.
Quote of the day: The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!
Marvin Phillips
The day started abruptly with the noise of kids waking each other up to come and wish mum a happy Mothers Day. My daughter who is 15 brought in two big bunches of flowers and said she had tried to find some long date chocolate that would keep until the diet was over!! Bless her.
I did not have much planned for the day, a trip to the loft to put away bags of too big clothes. Is that wrong to keep them? should I have ceremoniously burnt them or something? Well at £60 for a pair of trousers and similar amounts for shirts you have got to be joking!! Its not that I have put them away for "growing into" merely did not want to waste them / my money.
We headed off on the bikes to visit my mum with her Mothers day card and present, full of good intention that we would continue after our visit on another bike trek. Blimey the wind nearly knocked me for six, then down came the first shower of sleet. There was no way my wife or little one were up to going anywhere else except straight back home.
In one of the bright blue sky periods this afternoon we spent an hour in our hot tub, it was lovely, a bracing cold wind, bright blue sky and 40 degree water.
Tonight I have cooked a roast beef dinner for the kids, the beef looked lovely, no veins of fat and succulently pink, I would have loved a slice or two of that. However I have drunk at least 8 pints of water today and had not long before serving the beef had a soup and cranberry bar, I was well and truly stuffed so didn't want it anyway!!
Off now for an evening by the TV / reading whilst listening to the wind howling.
Quote of the day: The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!
Marvin Phillips
Saturday 17 March 2007
Saturday Week 7
Been making the most of the nice weather today before it turns bitterly cold again (according to forecasters) I have done a few little outdoor jobs, and we have been out on the bikes again, this time it was a 30 minute ride, myself with little one in tow on his trail along and my wife on her bike. We had a pleasant ride and I do not appear to be getting the same excruciating pain at the top of my legs anymore, I used to be in agony when riding a bike, just shows that 54lb weight loss must be helping.
I have not been tempted by food today, even whilst doing the weekly food shop, When we go to the shop we go armed with a comprehensive list made up from those items that have already run out / or on last one, and requirements for the forthcoming weeks menu... and that is it... no deviating for goodies etc. This method helps 1) stop wastage (been in news lately about amount of food Brits buy then throw away) 2) stops me getting tempted by things en-route 3) keeps my mind focused on the task in hand and helps to whizz around the store.
I have had a few comments on my weight loss recently, yesterday I saw a colleague who had returned from three weeks leave and she was amazed at the difference in me. I have also had comments from a few others at work, Thanks Guys!!
Today I went to see my mother & father in law. The first time I have seen them in about 10 weeks, ie before I commenced dieting.. they said they could see a real difference, but hoped I did not just put it all back on again. Not this time.. it will not be going back on!!
I have not been tempted by food today, even whilst doing the weekly food shop, When we go to the shop we go armed with a comprehensive list made up from those items that have already run out / or on last one, and requirements for the forthcoming weeks menu... and that is it... no deviating for goodies etc. This method helps 1) stop wastage (been in news lately about amount of food Brits buy then throw away) 2) stops me getting tempted by things en-route 3) keeps my mind focused on the task in hand and helps to whizz around the store.
I have had a few comments on my weight loss recently, yesterday I saw a colleague who had returned from three weeks leave and she was amazed at the difference in me. I have also had comments from a few others at work, Thanks Guys!!
Today I went to see my mother & father in law. The first time I have seen them in about 10 weeks, ie before I commenced dieting.. they said they could see a real difference, but hoped I did not just put it all back on again. Not this time.. it will not be going back on!!
Friday 16 March 2007
Friday Week 7
Hi Everyone,
I feel much better now about my small weight loss this week. I know I will do better next week!
I could not post last night as I had to work late and did not arrive home until gone 10.30 only to be back at work again today by 0700 so I figured it was best to sleep rather than blog!
I have had a good couple of days, yesterday I was in a situation for work where I would have probably grazed during most of the day then grabbed a Chinese takeaway on the way home, that was in my former life... not anymore I didn't even feel tempted, I had taken a 5 litre bottle of water with me and 3 meal packs, and I ate / drank the lot during the long day and didn't feel at all tempted or hungry.
Today the day passed so quickly I almost forgot to have my "lunch"(a banana tetra) not even the weekly bun run cakes bothered me this week, I finally remembered to have my tetra at about 3pm! I hope its still this easy when I eventually come off the diet and return to a form of sensible eating, anyway that's a long way off in fact its still 10 stone 10 lb away. What a mammoth journey I still have ahead of me, will be interesting as the warm weather arrives and the BBQ comes out, will temptation get the better of me.... NO!
It has become somewhat of a tradition for a few of us from work to head out for the evening on St. Patricks day for a good helping of Guinness, I have had to decline the celebrations this year but I know it is for the best for my long term health. On the subject of Guinness, they recently brought out a limited edition Guinness Marmite, Our local Tesco stocked it for about 1 week and that was it all gone, Well since I am a lover of the black stuff (Guinness that is) I looked at the use by date and it was mid 2008, so I bought one jar which is now sitting proudly unopened in my cupboard awaiting opening day. I have been told by a colleague that these limited edition jars of Marmite have now been selling on EBay for up to £9 a jar!! I wont be selling mine, it's waiting for me to indulge!
I feel much better now about my small weight loss this week. I know I will do better next week!
I could not post last night as I had to work late and did not arrive home until gone 10.30 only to be back at work again today by 0700 so I figured it was best to sleep rather than blog!
I have had a good couple of days, yesterday I was in a situation for work where I would have probably grazed during most of the day then grabbed a Chinese takeaway on the way home, that was in my former life... not anymore I didn't even feel tempted, I had taken a 5 litre bottle of water with me and 3 meal packs, and I ate / drank the lot during the long day and didn't feel at all tempted or hungry.
Today the day passed so quickly I almost forgot to have my "lunch"(a banana tetra) not even the weekly bun run cakes bothered me this week, I finally remembered to have my tetra at about 3pm! I hope its still this easy when I eventually come off the diet and return to a form of sensible eating, anyway that's a long way off in fact its still 10 stone 10 lb away. What a mammoth journey I still have ahead of me, will be interesting as the warm weather arrives and the BBQ comes out, will temptation get the better of me.... NO!
It has become somewhat of a tradition for a few of us from work to head out for the evening on St. Patricks day for a good helping of Guinness, I have had to decline the celebrations this year but I know it is for the best for my long term health. On the subject of Guinness, they recently brought out a limited edition Guinness Marmite, Our local Tesco stocked it for about 1 week and that was it all gone, Well since I am a lover of the black stuff (Guinness that is) I looked at the use by date and it was mid 2008, so I bought one jar which is now sitting proudly unopened in my cupboard awaiting opening day. I have been told by a colleague that these limited edition jars of Marmite have now been selling on EBay for up to £9 a jar!! I wont be selling mine, it's waiting for me to indulge!
Wednesday 14 March 2007
Wednesday Week 7 (Early weigh day)
Today started as a good day, I have consumed all my water and its been a busy but nice day at work. That has all changed tonight.
I have been to see my counsellor for my weekly weigh in (one day early due to work commitments) and I only lost 3lb!! Yes 3 measly pounds, Whats happened, my week has been identical to all the others, a little exercise, drunk all my water, not bunged up in the bowels department. So why is it so different this week??
I was a little disheartened at this result after having such huge losses up to now. My wife lost 4lb, yes she beat me this week, which is fine but... why only 3lb????
I have checked and yes my ketostix still shows a nice rosy pink colour, I haven't cheated. Maybe its my muscles building where I have been on the bike lol, not likely not used it enough!
I am hoping for a vast improvement next week (will be 8 days before next weigh in) I will be returning to my regular Thursday spot.
I am still very focused though, I wont be falling off the wagon over this minor glitch, I will continue strong
My quote of the day is a rather apt poem titled Don't Quit, enjoy
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low, and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
when he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow, (This line applies to me!)
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst, that
You Must Not Quit.
C. W. Longenecker
I have been to see my counsellor for my weekly weigh in (one day early due to work commitments) and I only lost 3lb!! Yes 3 measly pounds, Whats happened, my week has been identical to all the others, a little exercise, drunk all my water, not bunged up in the bowels department. So why is it so different this week??
I was a little disheartened at this result after having such huge losses up to now. My wife lost 4lb, yes she beat me this week, which is fine but... why only 3lb????
I have checked and yes my ketostix still shows a nice rosy pink colour, I haven't cheated. Maybe its my muscles building where I have been on the bike lol, not likely not used it enough!
I am hoping for a vast improvement next week (will be 8 days before next weigh in) I will be returning to my regular Thursday spot.
I am still very focused though, I wont be falling off the wagon over this minor glitch, I will continue strong
My quote of the day is a rather apt poem titled Don't Quit, enjoy
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low, and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
when he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow, (This line applies to me!)
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst, that
You Must Not Quit.
C. W. Longenecker
Tuesday 13 March 2007
Tuesday Week 7
I still feel good today, I have not had any hunger pangs, the day has just flown by. I have been busy at work but still managed to down 7 pints in the time I was sat at my desk.
Some new work trousers have arrived in each size from 48" down to 44" I needed these because I had thrown out some older pairs on my "way up" to a 56" and it will not be long before I am out completely. I have plenty of casual clothes but was a little short of formal trousers. I am determined not to buy many clothes during my journey down as I don't want to stand still for long. I therefore purchased the cheapest black trousers I could.
Tonight I have done a couple of little jobs about the house and that's it the day is nearly over. When I came home from work I had two of my "meals" at once, I just fancied it, not hunger but thought it would be nice. I had a tomato soup and a Cranberry bar both together, dinner and desert it was lovely.
I am really enjoying the longer evenings and cant wait for the clocks to change, I feel full of energy and like to be on the go in the nice evenings.
I will be going for my weigh in tomorrow, 1 day early this week as I have to work on Thursday until 11.30 pm so will not get a chance to go.(And probably no blog posting!)
Check back tomorrow for my latest results.
Quote of the day: Some succeed because they're destined; others succeed because they're DETERMINED
Anon
Some new work trousers have arrived in each size from 48" down to 44" I needed these because I had thrown out some older pairs on my "way up" to a 56" and it will not be long before I am out completely. I have plenty of casual clothes but was a little short of formal trousers. I am determined not to buy many clothes during my journey down as I don't want to stand still for long. I therefore purchased the cheapest black trousers I could.
Tonight I have done a couple of little jobs about the house and that's it the day is nearly over. When I came home from work I had two of my "meals" at once, I just fancied it, not hunger but thought it would be nice. I had a tomato soup and a Cranberry bar both together, dinner and desert it was lovely.
I am really enjoying the longer evenings and cant wait for the clocks to change, I feel full of energy and like to be on the go in the nice evenings.
I will be going for my weigh in tomorrow, 1 day early this week as I have to work on Thursday until 11.30 pm so will not get a chance to go.(And probably no blog posting!)
Check back tomorrow for my latest results.
Quote of the day: Some succeed because they're destined; others succeed because they're DETERMINED
Anon
Monday 12 March 2007
Monday Week 7
Today marked the start of week 7 on this great diet. (great because of my weight loss and how easy it is)
It was a glorious day warm with plenty of sunshine. I actually felt good walking around outside wearing only a shirt (I did have trousers on!! I meant no coat, Dirty Mind!) For the last few summers I have been too embarrassed to take off my coat, even on hot days I wore a lightweight jacket. This made it easier to conceal the rotundness of my belly. Today was different I was proud to be wearing my smaller trousers and shirt and walked along full of confidence. Imagine what I will feel like come July / August!!
I have been out on the bike again tonight to collect my little one from his after school club, he loved being picked up on his tag along trailer bike, and its healthier!
I have managed to drink plenty of water, now upto 9 pints today. On this subject I am about to start reading another book (I am only a casual reader, not an avid one!) A former Lighter life counsellor recommended this book to me in light of the amount of water we are drinking each day whilst on this diet, The book is:Your Body's Many Cries For Water by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj 2002
synopsis: The author, an Iranian, studied medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital, London and then went on to practice in Tehran. Whilst there he was imprisoned for two and a half years (due to his religion). This was the time he discovered the healing powers of plain water.The pressures of living in such squalid conditions caused much stress and ill health to all, and as there were no medications allowed, water was the only aid available to help alleviate some of the pain. Dr Batmanghelidj studied how just this commodity helped some of the prisoners. On his release he researched this in more detail and discovered how cures and easing of pain could be achieved through the simple use of water.
I will let you know any startling facts that I find whilst reading it
Quote of the day: Let your head be more than a funnel to your stomach.
German Proverb
It was a glorious day warm with plenty of sunshine. I actually felt good walking around outside wearing only a shirt (I did have trousers on!! I meant no coat, Dirty Mind!) For the last few summers I have been too embarrassed to take off my coat, even on hot days I wore a lightweight jacket. This made it easier to conceal the rotundness of my belly. Today was different I was proud to be wearing my smaller trousers and shirt and walked along full of confidence. Imagine what I will feel like come July / August!!
I have been out on the bike again tonight to collect my little one from his after school club, he loved being picked up on his tag along trailer bike, and its healthier!
I have managed to drink plenty of water, now upto 9 pints today. On this subject I am about to start reading another book (I am only a casual reader, not an avid one!) A former Lighter life counsellor recommended this book to me in light of the amount of water we are drinking each day whilst on this diet, The book is:Your Body's Many Cries For Water by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj 2002
synopsis: The author, an Iranian, studied medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital, London and then went on to practice in Tehran. Whilst there he was imprisoned for two and a half years (due to his religion). This was the time he discovered the healing powers of plain water.The pressures of living in such squalid conditions caused much stress and ill health to all, and as there were no medications allowed, water was the only aid available to help alleviate some of the pain. Dr Batmanghelidj studied how just this commodity helped some of the prisoners. On his release he researched this in more detail and discovered how cures and easing of pain could be achieved through the simple use of water.
I will let you know any startling facts that I find whilst reading it
Quote of the day: Let your head be more than a funnel to your stomach.
German Proverb
Sunday 11 March 2007
Sunday Week 6
Had a lovely day today, been out in the glorious sunshine. We started out by visiting a local cycle shop to buy a new inner tube for my wife's bike and a "tag-along" for my son to use. Do you know the sort of thing I mean? its one of those bikes with no front wheel but instead has a long bar which attaches to the back of my bike! This solves the problem of bike riding with a little lazy one! We set the bike up and went off on a 10 minute ride, it was a good trial run, little one seemed to enjoy it anyway and it made me puff and pant! I will let you know how we get on with this cycling malarkey.
We have also been to the coast again today to fish for crabs. We are fortunate enough to live only 20 minutes from the coast and I love the sea air. We sat on a floating pontoon, crab lines, streaky bacon, bucket and a net, that was all we needed , we were set for a couple of hours "free" kids entertainment, even my two older teenagers (Kevin & Perry types) loved every minute of it! We caught about 20 crabs ranging from the size of a 50 pence piece to about the size of your hand.
Glad so many people have commented on my new updated photo taken this morning, I was amazed to see the difference when the pictures were placed side by side.
Thanks to everyone who has commented, it really makes my day!
Quote of the day: Its strange but true Fat chance and Slim chance mean the same thing
We have also been to the coast again today to fish for crabs. We are fortunate enough to live only 20 minutes from the coast and I love the sea air. We sat on a floating pontoon, crab lines, streaky bacon, bucket and a net, that was all we needed , we were set for a couple of hours "free" kids entertainment, even my two older teenagers (Kevin & Perry types) loved every minute of it! We caught about 20 crabs ranging from the size of a 50 pence piece to about the size of your hand.
Glad so many people have commented on my new updated photo taken this morning, I was amazed to see the difference when the pictures were placed side by side.
Thanks to everyone who has commented, it really makes my day!
Quote of the day: Its strange but true Fat chance and Slim chance mean the same thing
Saturday 10 March 2007
Saturday Week 6
Today I have been thinking about dusting off the push bike I have in the garage, A nice bike ride in the sunshine appeals. My wife and I are thinking it will be a good idea to get a bit of exercise and fresh air! I am willing to give it a go and hope that the saddle does not kill me too much anymore. I will let you know how I get on....
Been to Tesco to do the shopping, another healthy trolley full today for the forthcoming weeks dinners for the kids. Well I say the trolley was healthy... it was apart from Easter Eggs! not for me or my wife but for the kids and nieces / nephews. We have not gone overboard this year just a two smallish eggs each, we usually get them all a load of eggs including huge ones. I am hoping that Easter will feel a little more special for them since they are no longer getting a weekly chocolate allowance with our new "healthy eating" regime.
I did read yesterday though that a Cadbury creme egg contains 171 calories!! I could eat 1 whilst deciding what to eat, or sit down with a box of 3 in one evening (followed by a pack of full fat crisps or kettle chips!), another reason I piled on so many pounds in a very quick time!
If however you are a creme egg lover then take a look at this link, its how to make a huge one!
http://www.pimpthatsnack.com/project.php?projectID=302
I need to wear my suit next week and pulled it out of the wardrobe 60" chest 56" waist, well it looked like a deflated tent hanging on me, Now what ??? well further in the depths of my wardrobe I found my wedding suit, not sure of the size but it did come from High & Mighty. It fitted and still looked "in fashion". I married in 2000 and have not worn it much since, I am pleased to be fitting into this suit now, however I know I have a long way to go to fit my 34" waist trousers I now have waiting for me.
I intend posting an updated photo tomorrow so keep you eyes peeled and see if you can notice a change.
Quote of the day: I'm fat, but I'm thin inside... there's a thin man inside every fat man.
George Orwell
Been to Tesco to do the shopping, another healthy trolley full today for the forthcoming weeks dinners for the kids. Well I say the trolley was healthy... it was apart from Easter Eggs! not for me or my wife but for the kids and nieces / nephews. We have not gone overboard this year just a two smallish eggs each, we usually get them all a load of eggs including huge ones. I am hoping that Easter will feel a little more special for them since they are no longer getting a weekly chocolate allowance with our new "healthy eating" regime.
I did read yesterday though that a Cadbury creme egg contains 171 calories!! I could eat 1 whilst deciding what to eat, or sit down with a box of 3 in one evening (followed by a pack of full fat crisps or kettle chips!), another reason I piled on so many pounds in a very quick time!
If however you are a creme egg lover then take a look at this link, its how to make a huge one!
http://www.pimpthatsnack.com/project.php?projectID=302
I need to wear my suit next week and pulled it out of the wardrobe 60" chest 56" waist, well it looked like a deflated tent hanging on me, Now what ??? well further in the depths of my wardrobe I found my wedding suit, not sure of the size but it did come from High & Mighty. It fitted and still looked "in fashion". I married in 2000 and have not worn it much since, I am pleased to be fitting into this suit now, however I know I have a long way to go to fit my 34" waist trousers I now have waiting for me.
I intend posting an updated photo tomorrow so keep you eyes peeled and see if you can notice a change.
Quote of the day: I'm fat, but I'm thin inside... there's a thin man inside every fat man.
George Orwell
Friday 9 March 2007
Friday Week 6
Been a lovely day today, being out in the sunshine made me think of long summer evenings lounging by my pool. Only problem at the moment is that it still gets dark too early.
I drank most of my water today in the afternoon, had a few appointments this morning and could not risk needing to pee all the time. I have now caught up and have 8 pints so far.
I still have one shake to go and think it will be a tomato soup as they are just delicious, especially with a pinch of dried chili flakes.
More people at work are noticing my weight loss and I feel like I am on cloud 9 when people notice.
A funny thought came over me today, the sun was out and I was out in the car, window down and stuck in some traffic, a lady walked past she must have been size 30 (not being rude) however this lady wore clothes that did her no justice, you know the sort I mean, the suns out so the ladies start to peel off! Well I just felt like stopping her and telling her all about the Cambridge Diet and how well she could look if she done a few months on it. It made me chuckle, guess it just shows how proud I am of my loss to date.
On the subject of loss to date, look at my ticker at the top of the page, 51lb lost 153lb to go. That means I am exactly 1/4 of the way through my journey!! good hey in 6 weeks
I drank most of my water today in the afternoon, had a few appointments this morning and could not risk needing to pee all the time. I have now caught up and have 8 pints so far.
I still have one shake to go and think it will be a tomato soup as they are just delicious, especially with a pinch of dried chili flakes.
More people at work are noticing my weight loss and I feel like I am on cloud 9 when people notice.
A funny thought came over me today, the sun was out and I was out in the car, window down and stuck in some traffic, a lady walked past she must have been size 30 (not being rude) however this lady wore clothes that did her no justice, you know the sort I mean, the suns out so the ladies start to peel off! Well I just felt like stopping her and telling her all about the Cambridge Diet and how well she could look if she done a few months on it. It made me chuckle, guess it just shows how proud I am of my loss to date.
On the subject of loss to date, look at my ticker at the top of the page, 51lb lost 153lb to go. That means I am exactly 1/4 of the way through my journey!! good hey in 6 weeks
Thursday 8 March 2007
Thursday Week 6 Weigh Day
wow wow wow another fantastic weigh in tonight...... another 8lb, yes 8lb lost in one week. This bring my weight loss to date to 3 stone 9lbs in 6 weeks (51lbs or 23.2kg) how amazing is that on week 6 to still be losing that sort of weight. I am so pleased with myself.
I now weigh 21stone 13lbs, which in 6 weeks from 25stone 8lbs is bloody fantastic.
I had a bit of a hunger attack today when I saw all the office "bun run" cakes, it was a bit like old habits die hard. I walked past them and felt myself nearly dive in, I wasn't hungry, they were just there for anyone to eat and I would have consumed several in the past. I did not succumb to the temptation as nice as they looked.
We also have a really nice sandwich delivery van come around at work, a gourmet delicacy shop makes sandwiches and sends them around the office estate in a van, this is usually fine, I usually ignore the "sandwich man is here" calls in the office. Today was different, I had been out of the office to a site meeting, as I arrived back the van was there with all his wares on display, I am sure I could smell the really fresh granary bread, then again it was probably my mind playing tricks.(Mental note to self: must remember the thick layer of mayonnaise on its own adds over 100 calories) I hurried into the office and consumed a banana tetra ready made shake. I also consumed copious amount of water approx 10 pints again today.
This evening my CDC (Cambridge Diet Counsellor) was pleased to see both my wife and I, she commented on how much she could notice a difference in us both. My wife also had comments whilst waiting at the school today about how she looked slimmer (the lady who commented was a little dubious in case she had got it wrong!)
Incidentally my wife lost 4lb this week, she is happy with that as she is still on target for the 1 stone a month target.
Quote for the day: More die in the United States of too much food than of too little.
John Kenneth Galbraith, The Affluent Society
I now weigh 21stone 13lbs, which in 6 weeks from 25stone 8lbs is bloody fantastic.
I had a bit of a hunger attack today when I saw all the office "bun run" cakes, it was a bit like old habits die hard. I walked past them and felt myself nearly dive in, I wasn't hungry, they were just there for anyone to eat and I would have consumed several in the past. I did not succumb to the temptation as nice as they looked.
We also have a really nice sandwich delivery van come around at work, a gourmet delicacy shop makes sandwiches and sends them around the office estate in a van, this is usually fine, I usually ignore the "sandwich man is here" calls in the office. Today was different, I had been out of the office to a site meeting, as I arrived back the van was there with all his wares on display, I am sure I could smell the really fresh granary bread, then again it was probably my mind playing tricks.(Mental note to self: must remember the thick layer of mayonnaise on its own adds over 100 calories) I hurried into the office and consumed a banana tetra ready made shake. I also consumed copious amount of water approx 10 pints again today.
This evening my CDC (Cambridge Diet Counsellor) was pleased to see both my wife and I, she commented on how much she could notice a difference in us both. My wife also had comments whilst waiting at the school today about how she looked slimmer (the lady who commented was a little dubious in case she had got it wrong!)
Incidentally my wife lost 4lb this week, she is happy with that as she is still on target for the 1 stone a month target.
Quote for the day: More die in the United States of too much food than of too little.
John Kenneth Galbraith, The Affluent Society
Wednesday 7 March 2007
Wednesday Week 6
Today I have realised that the whole nation seems obsessed with weight be it too big or too small, every day the papers and magazines are full of it. Last night I watched a programme on ITV3 about a lady deliberately trying to slim from a UK 10 to US size zero (UK 4) this lady went through hell trying to slim down in 8 weeks, then tonight there is another programme on with Louise Redknapp trying to do the same thing. My NTL homepage has a story about a lady who lives just a few miles up the road from me in Chelmsford and currently weighs 42 stone. She must lose at least 12 stone before the NHS will allow her to have a gastric band fitted. Someone tell her about the Cambridge Diet.
Everywhere you look there is a story of sorts relating to weight.. we are either obsessed by it as a nation or it is the fault of the media whipping up a frenzy. Is it really news??
This evening I have been to watch an inter office football match (which our office won 14 - 5) the social Secretary has threatened to put me on the team in October when I have lost a load of this weight.! sport! Me??? spectating has always been my idea of fun.
Weigh in tomorrow night and I am eagerly awaiting this weeks results. I have drunk at least 8 pints of water so far today and will have at least another before bed.
Quote of the day: The tragedy in life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.
Benjamin Mays
Everywhere you look there is a story of sorts relating to weight.. we are either obsessed by it as a nation or it is the fault of the media whipping up a frenzy. Is it really news??
This evening I have been to watch an inter office football match (which our office won 14 - 5) the social Secretary has threatened to put me on the team in October when I have lost a load of this weight.! sport! Me??? spectating has always been my idea of fun.
Weigh in tomorrow night and I am eagerly awaiting this weeks results. I have drunk at least 8 pints of water so far today and will have at least another before bed.
Quote of the day: The tragedy in life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.
Benjamin Mays
Tuesday 6 March 2007
Tuesday Week 6
Had another "feel good" day today, taken my "medicine" (shakes and bars) at periodic intervals not because I am hungry but because I must take the shakes for all the nutrition my body requires whilst losing my bulk. Its great not feeling hungry, however when the food is re-introduced it may be another story!
I have now had 10 pints of water today and still my mouth is like the bottom of a birdcage and smells worse than that! (I wish I could just chew some minty gum)
This evening I have been into the loft and pulled out all of my too small clothes, bags and bags of them ranging from 34" waist up to 50" waist, Large to 3XL tops (anything bigger is still in my wardrobe!) It was good fun sorting through them with my wife, we have placed them into piles of "wear now", "wear soon", "Wear in several months" and finally "wear one day, way in the future" I also threw out loads of things which would not have had any street cred now, they were not that old but I just don't think things like a bright yellow shirt will suit me anymore.
In my "wear now" pile I have a selection of 3xl tops & 50" waist items, not a bad drop from 56" waist and 5xl just 5 weeks ago. The sort out was long overdue, I have a wardrobe full of shirts and trousers that are just way too big now.
Mental note to self: 50" waist is still fat bastard and you cant buy them in town, Keep going!
Quote of the day: My Doctor told me to stop having intimate meals for four. Unless there are three other people. Orson Welles
I have now had 10 pints of water today and still my mouth is like the bottom of a birdcage and smells worse than that! (I wish I could just chew some minty gum)
This evening I have been into the loft and pulled out all of my too small clothes, bags and bags of them ranging from 34" waist up to 50" waist, Large to 3XL tops (anything bigger is still in my wardrobe!) It was good fun sorting through them with my wife, we have placed them into piles of "wear now", "wear soon", "Wear in several months" and finally "wear one day, way in the future" I also threw out loads of things which would not have had any street cred now, they were not that old but I just don't think things like a bright yellow shirt will suit me anymore.
In my "wear now" pile I have a selection of 3xl tops & 50" waist items, not a bad drop from 56" waist and 5xl just 5 weeks ago. The sort out was long overdue, I have a wardrobe full of shirts and trousers that are just way too big now.
Mental note to self: 50" waist is still fat bastard and you cant buy them in town, Keep going!
Quote of the day: My Doctor told me to stop having intimate meals for four. Unless there are three other people. Orson Welles
Monday 5 March 2007
Monday Week 6
Today I have drunk and drunk and drunk water, anymore and it will be coming out of my ears. I have started to fill a jug at work with water from one of those chilling machines in the office, this gets me a few comments like "are you really going to drink all that" I actually fill it twice in one day! Most people fill those little plastic cups that you get in a dispenser attached to the machine, not me, a great big jug that holds 4 - 5 pints !! fortunately the machine is plumbed in so I don't use up one of those big bottles like some machines have.
The kids dinner smelt nice tonight, My sense of smell is definitely heightened. I am not hungry but do fancy things sometimes, strange to explain unless you are doing this great diet.
I read an article in a Sunday magazine that said that March is the most common month to fall off a diet, New Years resolutions seem so far in the past, its still cold and dark in the evenings and the temptation can prove too much for some folk...... but not me, I have started to see the results achievable. Just look at some of the success stories available (see my links to the right of this page) There are fantastic results to be had if you stick at this diet and do not waiver.
I want to be one of those success stories and do not intend to cheat at all. My trousers and shirts are loose my belly is flatter and I feel great. I have been looking at the Alton Towers hotel, the one with a water park... I really want to go there, I love adrenaline rides, I just want to be slim enough to fit in the seats again. Maybe I could get Alton towers to award me a stay as a reward if I succeed at this mammoth loss? Wishful thinking!
I remain focused and strong, and with noticeable results achieved in such a short space of time I hope to stay that way throughout this one way adventure.
2 Quotes for the day.
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
Napoleon
Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip.
Arnold H. Glasgow
The kids dinner smelt nice tonight, My sense of smell is definitely heightened. I am not hungry but do fancy things sometimes, strange to explain unless you are doing this great diet.
I read an article in a Sunday magazine that said that March is the most common month to fall off a diet, New Years resolutions seem so far in the past, its still cold and dark in the evenings and the temptation can prove too much for some folk...... but not me, I have started to see the results achievable. Just look at some of the success stories available (see my links to the right of this page) There are fantastic results to be had if you stick at this diet and do not waiver.
I want to be one of those success stories and do not intend to cheat at all. My trousers and shirts are loose my belly is flatter and I feel great. I have been looking at the Alton Towers hotel, the one with a water park... I really want to go there, I love adrenaline rides, I just want to be slim enough to fit in the seats again. Maybe I could get Alton towers to award me a stay as a reward if I succeed at this mammoth loss? Wishful thinking!
I remain focused and strong, and with noticeable results achieved in such a short space of time I hope to stay that way throughout this one way adventure.
2 Quotes for the day.
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
Napoleon
Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip.
Arnold H. Glasgow
Sunday 4 March 2007
Sunday Week 5
Sunday, the last day of the fifth week of this amazing diet. I feel like I have come so far in such a short period of time. Just fitting into clothes that were previously too tight is an amazing feeling. Things in the bedroom department are also fantastic, probably a combination of mine and my wife's losses makes things much more enjoyable for us both!! ooh err.
Went for a walk along the seafront this morning with the kids, unfortunately we walked so far the little one was in no state for the return journey, even tried the bribery of a few amusements on the pier but not a chance. It then started to rain, so I with my eldest decided to have a very brisk walk back to the car (25min's almost jogging in the rain!) then drive down to collect the others. However the brisk walk probably done me some good, combined with salty sea air I felt good (I love that smell of fresh sea air)
Cooked the kids a nice roast dinner, peeling that crispy chicken skin off and discarding it was hard, I could have just munched my way through the whole thing, I had not drunk enough water this morning which didn't help with this craving. I settled for an oriental chili soup and a pint of water, it hit just the right spot, honest!
Whilst serving the kids dinner the wife and I done something previously unheard of in our house........... we threw away a roast potato, fresh, golden, glistening, straight out of the oven! The kids had enough on their plate, any more would have been just for the sake of it. At this point in the past the potato would have formed (part of)my aperitif, whilst stood at the worktop dishing up. Not anymore, we are becoming stricter and more health / nutrition aware (It was hard though!!)
I have now caught up on the water and have had my daily allowance of soup, bars and shakes. Bring on week 6.
Went for a walk along the seafront this morning with the kids, unfortunately we walked so far the little one was in no state for the return journey, even tried the bribery of a few amusements on the pier but not a chance. It then started to rain, so I with my eldest decided to have a very brisk walk back to the car (25min's almost jogging in the rain!) then drive down to collect the others. However the brisk walk probably done me some good, combined with salty sea air I felt good (I love that smell of fresh sea air)
Cooked the kids a nice roast dinner, peeling that crispy chicken skin off and discarding it was hard, I could have just munched my way through the whole thing, I had not drunk enough water this morning which didn't help with this craving. I settled for an oriental chili soup and a pint of water, it hit just the right spot, honest!
Whilst serving the kids dinner the wife and I done something previously unheard of in our house........... we threw away a roast potato, fresh, golden, glistening, straight out of the oven! The kids had enough on their plate, any more would have been just for the sake of it. At this point in the past the potato would have formed (part of)my aperitif, whilst stood at the worktop dishing up. Not anymore, we are becoming stricter and more health / nutrition aware (It was hard though!!)
I have now caught up on the water and have had my daily allowance of soup, bars and shakes. Bring on week 6.
Saturday 3 March 2007
Saturday Week 5
I did not post anything yesterday (Friday), however it was a good day. I had a different colleague say to me "have you lost weight?" I like it when people start to notice, it helps my motivation and makes me feel good.
I had a task to carry out on Friday, a colleague of mine had a days leave, but...... and this is a big BUT, it was her turn to buy the cakes for the office bun run, She had left me in charge of her money with instructions to buy all the cakes!! I headed off to Sainsburys and toured each aisle in the bakery section. It is customary to buy a good selection of cakes (healthy options would go down like a lead balloon). I filled the basket with loads of delicacies, fresh cream cakes, doughnuts, flapjacks, chocolate brownies & hot cross buns. I took the brimming basket to the checkout where the lady asked "is it your Birthday?" No, and I proceeded to explain our bun run club. I didn't tell her about my abstinence from the food as she would probably have thought I was mad. I think this could have been to much temptation for some, not for me though, I remained strong and determined (and not mad!).
Today I have done the food shopping (I do enjoy shopping even if I can't eat!) and taken my little one to a Birthday party. Other than that it has been a relaxing day apart from my skipping stint. My wife and I headed out to the patio ropes in hand and gave it another bash. I can now do 30 odd jumps without tangling my feet. I have to stop after 30 something as I am nearly keeled over dying ( I stop for a minute or so then start again). How un-fit am I!
Just thought I would mention my wife's weight loss this week as a couple of people have asked. She only lost 3lb this week, however it that time of the month when a lady gets fluid retention! She was a little disappointed, however she knows in her own mind that she has not cheated at all and hopefully next week will be a great improvement.
I had a task to carry out on Friday, a colleague of mine had a days leave, but...... and this is a big BUT, it was her turn to buy the cakes for the office bun run, She had left me in charge of her money with instructions to buy all the cakes!! I headed off to Sainsburys and toured each aisle in the bakery section. It is customary to buy a good selection of cakes (healthy options would go down like a lead balloon). I filled the basket with loads of delicacies, fresh cream cakes, doughnuts, flapjacks, chocolate brownies & hot cross buns. I took the brimming basket to the checkout where the lady asked "is it your Birthday?" No, and I proceeded to explain our bun run club. I didn't tell her about my abstinence from the food as she would probably have thought I was mad. I think this could have been to much temptation for some, not for me though, I remained strong and determined (and not mad!).
Today I have done the food shopping (I do enjoy shopping even if I can't eat!) and taken my little one to a Birthday party. Other than that it has been a relaxing day apart from my skipping stint. My wife and I headed out to the patio ropes in hand and gave it another bash. I can now do 30 odd jumps without tangling my feet. I have to stop after 30 something as I am nearly keeled over dying ( I stop for a minute or so then start again). How un-fit am I!
Just thought I would mention my wife's weight loss this week as a couple of people have asked. She only lost 3lb this week, however it that time of the month when a lady gets fluid retention! She was a little disappointed, however she knows in her own mind that she has not cheated at all and hopefully next week will be a great improvement.
Thursday 1 March 2007
Thursday Week 5 Weigh Day
More good news this week, I have lost another 7lb this week making my total loss 3stone 1lb in 5 weeks!! how good is that. However this still makes me 22 1/2 stone, still very very FAT!!
I am now fully motivated for the week ahead (its been a doddle this week really)
I am now down to the weight I was before when I commenced on lighterlife (in 2001). On that plan I lost 9 stone in 5 months, however it does not take a mathematician to work out that once I stopped I piled on a massive 12 stone! Never Again, I will not be putting my body through trauma again! I will do maintenance this time and not return to my unhealthy eating habits
Drunk loads of water today and I am just sat here with my final meal of the day, a peanut bar, and very nice it is too.
I am now fully motivated for the week ahead (its been a doddle this week really)
I am now down to the weight I was before when I commenced on lighterlife (in 2001). On that plan I lost 9 stone in 5 months, however it does not take a mathematician to work out that once I stopped I piled on a massive 12 stone! Never Again, I will not be putting my body through trauma again! I will do maintenance this time and not return to my unhealthy eating habits
Drunk loads of water today and I am just sat here with my final meal of the day, a peanut bar, and very nice it is too.
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