Rachel's Fat Fighters Club!

Back to the Blog and 5 stone lighter!

2011-01-14T16:05:00.002Z

Hello....

I know its been a very very long time since I last posted and I do apologise!
I gave up weight watchers after fighting too many loosing battles with food!
I didn't diet for a while and the weight crept back on and I decided that I wanted to loose weight but in a different way...
I browsed the internet and found a website and a different type of diet that has completely changed my life

THE CAMBRIDGE DIET!!

I started this diet in April last year which basically consists of shakes, soups, bars etc and I have lost 5 STONE!!

Its amazing, I feel so much better about myself - I can get out and about more, have soooo much more energy and It really does work! Im back to blogging now as I still have a LOT of weight to loose but Im definitely going to get there now!!

Take Care
Rachel xx

This weeks weigh in...

2010-05-21T12:59:00.003+01:00

Hiya...

Weighed in this morning and have lost another 4 lbs! This is great news - the weight is still coming off and I haven't strayed off the beaten track as far as eaten forbidden foods are concerned etc

I feel great for it as well - my BMI has gone from 54 to 47 which is a great change and all though I'm still in the morbidly obese section - I can already feel the health benefits (for a start walking up the three flights of stairs to my flat doesn't kill me anymore!)

I hope you all do well in your weigh in etc this week! Lets keep it up for the summer! I have brought a blender now so that i can make my shakes into make shift frappacino's! lol

Speak soon

Film...

2010-05-20T09:57:00.003+01:00

Went to see Hot Tub Time Machine last night at the cinema - well it was very good! I haven't laughed that much at a movie in a long time! Its a bit like the hangover - but with a fantastic 80's vibe!

Would defiantly recommend - enjoyed it very much lol

I have one of those unlimited passes at cineworld cinemas - so for 13 pound a month I can go to see films as much as i want - though i have to pay extra for the 3D films (about 2.00 ish) I go and see most films as the cinema experience makes films great

Next few films I'm looking forward to are Sex and The City - Eclipse (Twilight Saga) - My Family Wedding - Death at a funeral (which looks really good and has Chris Rock in it) plus the A-Team...

I could go on but i wont bore you! :)

Have a great day people x x

2010-05-19T10:50:00.002+01:00

Hello...

Hope everyone is ok and doing well - how great is it that the sun is finally here! God knows how long this going to last but as i have a couple of days off I am going to enjoy it - if we count last summer sun - it will be gone by the weekend!! lol
Diet has been going well - trying a few other flavour this week as i have not been feeling (enjoying) the soups as much as i have been - perhaps its coz the weather has got warmer - trying as many as I can to find ones that id like - the fruits if the forest and strawberry are quite good - ill be trying some more next week!

Im going swimming and also to the cinema while being off - need to start doing some exercise now im shifting this weight so i dont start to sag - that is one of my fears - ive seen articles in mags about people that have got loose skin and thats something i really dont want!

Have a great weekend!

Another great weight loss!

2010-05-16T18:40:00.003+01:00

Hiya,

Weighed in this week and have lost another

6lbs...

this is great as thats 2st now and in one month! So pleased!
Things are on track and the diet is so easy to stick to as there is so little room for error - unlike weight watchers and slimming world where you can eat anything as long as you count it - I have my shakes and my small amount of chicken/tuna/fish with veg etc!
Roll on another week - for hopefully another great result at the scales

Hello, Hello, Hello!

2010-05-07T15:39:00.004+01:00

Its been one busy week!

Weighed in this week on wednesday - as my consultant had been on holiday and i have lost another 6lbs! AMAZING! I am really pleased that i am doing so well and its keeping me very motivated to continue!

Have been working nights this week - so have been grumpy, tired and this is normally when i give in to treats - but i have declined chocolate fingers, cookies and cake at work this week and i am very proud of myself!

Got a great tip from a colleague the other day that i am now doing! She suggested adding two/three drops of Bio Oil to my daily body moisturiser which will help any stretch marks I may get whilst I am loosing weight... Im doing it now and will have to see if it does work!

Have another weekend off - not planning to go out in the evenings or anything - but im going flying with the air cadets on sunday and going to the local market near hemel on saturday with a friend for a gossip while we look round!
Have a good weekend everyone!

weekend off!

2010-05-02T19:57:00.004+01:00

Hello,

I have had a weekend off - its seem like its been forever since my last one! (I only get two weekends of every five due to my shift pattern)

I have really enjoyed it - friday went to costco after work to have a mooch around - picked up some chicken which i am allowed on my diet - also some spices and i got a really goof deal on 2 large bottles of bio oil! Very pleased!

Saturday i went to the hairdressers - which was long overdue and had a complete change - cut and colour and highlights, felt great when i walked out...

Then headed over to get my mum a birthday pressie - that took me ages as i never know what to buy her

Had a night in - chilling out in front of the tv - watched new moon instead of britians got talent - anyone else not enjoying this years compared to last years??

Today tried to go to a car boot sale with my dad - but it was rained off - so we went to one of the local garden centres and dad picked up a load of great flowers and plants for the garden - he then dropped me off and i headed into watford - where i went straight to LUSH and brought some bubble bars and bath bombs - some wrapping paper etc for mums pressie and also some dvds from HMV - got home and spent the afternoon watching the following:

Harry Brown - Brilliant movie!

Tattooist - Horror - but as i like tattoos i was kept entertained...

Marine - How could i not enjoy a film with wrestler JOHN CENA in it!

Now im settling down for FIVEUS evening episodes of CSI!!

Weighing in on wed this week as my consultant is on Holiday - think it going fine i have only eaten food thats on the ok list and have been drinking my shakes when needed! Ill let you know - enjoy the bank holiday!

Weigh In...

2010-04-24T12:16:00.003+01:00

Hello there...

Well... I went to see my consultant yesterday for my week 2 weigh in! I lost 7lbs! That's 7 of these lumps of fat above! I am shocked and surprised! That makes my loss now 1st 3lbs! In two weeks i think that's pretty impressive!

I did struggle this week with the diet - If I am honest, I have been suffering with some really bad indigestion, nothing like I had before i started the diet but its been uncomfortable.

I spoke to my consultant about it and she thinks that it may have something to do my an intolerance to lactose or wheat! Over the next couple of weeks I am going to try different options and see what changes - this week I am on lactose free shakes - Its only day 1 but i have been noticing the indigestion has died down slightly - but hasn't completely gone away!

I also have to keep a diary of everything i drink (shakes and food) so that she can look and see if something may be irritating me...

Ill have to see how it goes!

The day after the night before..

2010-04-19T17:28:00.003+01:00

I survived the night shift without cheating! Yay...

I drank lots of tea and water and was ok - did feel hungry about 5.00am but I went for a short wander and when i came back, had another cup of tea and was ok. When i came home I ate some cottage cheese from my allowance before going straight to bed!

Got up about 1.30ish and met my friend for swimming and spa session! It was good to catch up with her - she is moving to Great Yarmouth soon and we were talking about doing something before she leave etc - shame to see her go but its not that far a drive and i can have a holiday there in the summer!

Going to chill out for the rest of the day now as i have my nans funeral to go to tomorrow - need to get everything sorted as well as i am straight back to work on Wednesday! No rest for the wicked...

The Night Shift

2010-04-18T23:46:00.003+01:00

Ahh, the night shift at work - has gone reasonably quickly (I'm on my last shift) but has been busy then slow, then busy again! All over the place! lol

Its been hard to sleep during the day too as the weather has been soooo nice - felt like i should be out sunbathing rather than in bed.

I have made a boo boo this evening as well - came to work at 10pm to find that i have forgotten my shakes for the shift! Doh! I am going to drink lots of water and tea and if i get really hungry there are some cup of soups in the kitchen i can have. Feel so annoyed with myself for forgetting them - so next shift i am going to being some spare ones in to leave in my locker so this NEVER happens again!

How has everyone been doing this week? Have you all had a good weekend? I have worked nights this weekend - so haven't really done much! By the time i get up in the afternoon and potter around for a while its time to get ready and go back to work. I'm going swimming tomorrow afternoon though! Tomorrow is classed as my day off, so i don't want to sleep through the whole of it! Ill be in the pool by 2pm then in the spa for some RnR!

Weigh In...

2010-04-16T12:56:00.003+01:00

I had my first "official" weigh in this morning - it wasn't quite a week but its the only day my consultant can see me as she doesn't work over the weekend.

I lost 5lbs! Which means my total loss for this first week is 9lbs!
This diet is working - i don't feel hungry at all and I'm drinking the water allowance with no problems at all - actually i think that i am drinking far more than 2.5 litres!

This has given me a great boost! I have been struggling with my weight and body image for as long as i can remember now and i think i have finally found something that is going to gt me to goal!

Last night could have been a struggle - I went o my mum and dads before i went to air cadets and my sister walked in with chips - the smell was amazing - but i didn't even have the urge to eat any of them. Then, when i went down to air cadets they were having an activity night and had a BBQ on the go too! Again the smell was great - but i wasn't even tempted, the smell was enough to keep me going - it would never taste as good as it smelt!

I'm off to try and get some kip now - I'm working this evening and want to try and get some Zzz in before sitting up all night! :)

Have a great day!

Morning!

2010-04-15T10:15:00.004+01:00

Good Morning,

Isn't it a lovely day - the sun is shining and I have a day off to enjoy it! Isn't it a shame that I live in a flat and Im going to have to go to my mum and dads to get access to a garden! lol

Its day 5 of CD now - the only side effect i am getting now is feeling really cold! My consultant explained to me that this is because when you eat normally the body creates heat digesting food etc - when you are on a VLC (Very Low Calorie) diet - there isn't as much work to be done so you can feel the cold more! I have solved this by always having a cardi to hand and wearing PJ's in bed!

Had a cappuccino shake this morning - they are alright, couldn't eat them every morning (this will make you laugh) they are a bit sickly! lol I'm going to mix them with some of the other flavours so i don't eat the same old thing every day.

After going to my mum and dads I am off to Air Cadets - I am a civilian Instructor there - well i have been since the beginning of the year... It was one of my new years resolutions to get out and do more, I was an air cadet when i was younger and thought why not go back to help out now! I have even gone back to my old squadron - there are still people there that i remember which is great!

Everyone have a great day - enjoy the sun if you can and ill see you all soon

Blog Tidy

2010-04-14T20:55:00.003+01:00

I thought that i would re-design my blog today!

So here it is - I have changed some pictures and the template and feel so much better for it (which i know sounds sad), it was like tidying your bedroom - with with so much less effort! lol

Have had a really relaxing day today - after my last blog i have had blade on DVD playing in the background - have been pottering round the flat, washing, cleaning etc - then i had a LUSH Bath Bomb Bath - Which was AMAZING!!

Was in the bath for ages - got out and am now in my cow pj's watching midsommer murders after drinking a Chocolate CD drink (CD = Cambridge Diet) which was like a chocci ovaltine!

Have to try and stay up later this eve as I am going onto nights Friday at work - there is nothing more annoying than falling asleep when a 999 call is coming through - ooops! lol

Anyway - have a lovely evening all!

Results as promised...

2010-04-14T14:47:00.003+01:00

Well...

I went to meet my consultant last night and after a chat about how i had been feeling over the past few days and what i can do etc in the coming week, i stepped on the scales - well i was surprised 4lb loss! I had weighed with her in the morning to start with and even with an evening weigh in i still have managed to loose a quarter of a stone! Result!

Today I have been experimenting with the small qty of food that i can eat - mixing things up to make different choices. Had the spicy tomato soup of my lunch which was very tasty!

My flat mates have gone on holiday so i am left by myself now for over three weeks! Nice to get the flat to myself but also good as there is no "evil" food in the house that i could possibly cheat on - not that i want to cheat in the first place.

Cambridge Diet

2010-04-13T19:12:00.003+01:00

Hello,

I have started the cambridge diet - i know some of you will start shouting Boo to the screen but conventional dieting was getting me down and i needed to take the too wide option of food out of the equation for a while.

I have been on the diet since sunday - and am please with the results so far - there was talk about possible side effects and apart from some small headache - there is nothing to complain about - even my IBS has improved!

Im off to see my consultant this evening to see how im doing as the first week can be hard - but i dont think i am going to have anything bad to tell her - only ask a load of questions about choices and extras etc

I have tried a variety of the shakes, i dont like the veg soup, not keen on the butterscotch one - but loved the oriental chilli soup - that was yummy!

Well, im off to see my consultant ill post tomorrow about how i have done!

Opening New Doors....

2010-03-15T08:04:00.002Z

Hello Everyone...

Its been a while - or lets be honest a very long time and I have got to that point where enough is enough. I love my new job, however I have let everything slide and have put the weight back on that I started to loose - so frustrating but the only person that I can blame is myself.

I need to stop making excuses for everything that I do and just start doing the right thing - I know what i need to do - so why am i not doing it??

I am going to start with small goals and work from there - try and loose half a stone at a time - try to exercise every other day for a start and go from there - my biggest problem is i bite too much of the apple and then cant cope with what ive bitten off!

Lets hope the worm has turned and is now on a new leaf!

Im going swimming later - thats a start!
Rachel xx

So much time has passed!

2009-08-19T14:01:00.002+01:00

Hello All,

As the title suggests... I have been flowing down the river of defeat and have not bee happy about it! I dont know what came over me - I dont want to blame it on anything in particular - just myself!

I havent been following any plan at all and that my own fault no one elses!

Need to get back into the 'weightloss mode' and stick to it! The warm weather will help as i do feel more motivated when the weather is nice and sunny...

I am not going to beat myself up about it - i know where I am going wrong and I know exactly how I can change things - its just the doing it that can be hard!

Take Care - Rach x

Getting back in the swing of things...

2009-06-17T19:21:00.002+01:00

Hi - Hope your all ok??

I have been a busy bee these past couple of weeks - what with my new job and everything!
I scored 94% in my Induction Knowledge check (I was so pleased)
Now I am learning computer systems, there are so many codes and functions to remember i have no idea whether its all sinking in or not - Im sure my next knowledge check in just over a weeks time will make it all clear, hopefully! lol

I lost 3 lbs last week - which is a small amount when you look at the fact that i put on a large amount a few weeks before, but its a step in the right direction!!

Well this evening I am going to have a relaxing eve - not sure what Ill do - perhaps watch a film but i do need to do a revision session! I dont want to fail!

Take Care - Post again soon x

Working Hard

2009-06-10T20:10:00.002+01:00

Hiya,

I have been working really hard in my new job this week. We have been going through lots of information and I have to be tested on it all on Friday! Im worried that I wont have remembered all of the right information! Stress! lol

Food wise, I have had money issues this week - as when you change a job you have to go for longer without being paid and I have had to eat everything left in fridge/freezer/cupboards and it has been interesting!

Today I had some cous cous and added to it a salmon steak as I had nothing else! Its been hard pointing as I cant really plan what Im eating as I can only choose from certain foods, but lets hope it will be ok.
Plus, I get paid on monday so everything will be back to normal again and I cant wait!

Something that does worry me about my new job.... I am going from working a typical 9-5 job (if you could ever call my old job that!) and ill soon be on a shift pattern that included nights.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to stick to the plan when your up all night??
Any suggestions would be great!

Till next time... x

Another Day...

2009-06-05T21:24:00.002+01:00

Hello,

Well this week has flown by, not sure how I have done this week - ill find out im sure this weekend!
Haven't done much else this week other than work - but I did watch the start of BB this week.
I wanted to see who had gone into the house - the usual bunch of wierdos!! lol

Have a good week everyone!!
x

Oh my God.......

2009-05-31T15:51:00.002+01:00

I cant believe how long its been since I last posted! I really need to make more of an effort!
Went to weigh in this morning to get back into the swing of things again and give myself a swift kick up the backside!! I can tell you it really worked - I am not going into the details but I have put on weight and I am not impressed with myself!
This has to stop!

Going to plan meals this week and track like mad - hopefully this will pay off next week! Fingers crossed!!

Ill post again - Promise!

xxx

Fallen by the Wayside...

2009-05-07T14:29:00.002+01:00

Help!

I have been really and I mean really not following the plan!
My company have started to install their new computer systems and as I'm part of the training department I have been designated to train the managers in their branches. Great or so I thought.

The hours are absolute rubbish - getting up @ 4am and sometimes not getting home til 8pm staying in hotels where the food is chips or nothing at all!
I am hating myself for letting it get this far - but its not been easy!

The one thing I can aspire towards is my new job! YES - I can finally let people know that I am leaving my C*ap company to join the Police doing communications! I really cant wait only just over two weeks to go!

It can only get better from here!!

Plus Panic is setting in as I am doing Race 4 Life in 1 weeks time - Aggghhhh!!

Rach xxx

Good News!

2009-04-25T17:07:00.004+01:00

Hello!

First off all I must apologise for not blogging for some time...
I have had a lot of things going on recently and there hasn't been much time to get on the net and blog! Lame excuse I know but Ill get better at it I promise! :)

I have had excellent news - the job I told you all about ages ago has finally come through and been confirmed! Yay!!
As of May I shall be working for herts police!! I am leaving the old job behind and going to pastures new and really really looking forward to it!

I have handed in my resignation and that felt amazing - I have so unhappy and it hasn't helped my weight loss at all! Now I can focus on my new job and I know everything else will fall into place!

I must dash now though as I have a body shop party this eve and I need to sort my flat out as its not exactly in the best condition at the mo... blog soon

Rach xxx

Birthday Munchies....

2009-04-09T10:54:00.003+01:00

to me!!

Oh dear,
This week is not going well at all!

As it was my birthday this week (8th) I have been going out for meals with friends and family and the diet hasnt been going as well as I had planned!

I am writing off this week entirley and I am not going to let it get to me as I am not going to give up just because I have enjoyed my birthday!

Everyone deserves the od treat now and again, allthough I did take it a bit far!

Back on the plan again - plus I am going to do some extra exersises this weekend to try and make up for the extra calorie food!

Ill let you know how it all goes!

Happy Easter everyone!!

Another good day at the scales!

2009-04-04T17:55:00.002+01:00

Afternoon everyone!

Thanks for visiting my blog! I forget to thank people for taking time to read about whats going on with me.

So....thank you and I hope your enjoying what your reading!

WI this morning - even if I think I have had a reasonably good week, I still feel a bit apprehensive when I step on the scales. I'm not not sure why, perhaps the fear of the unknown and the scales never lie do they??

Well... I needn't of worried about anything as i have lost 2lbs!!

Again, I was very pleased things are starting to move in the right direction (I had a few stale moments over the xmas and new year period) but I have now lost 18lbs!

At my meeting this morning, we have all entered a little "Step into Summer" mini goal... We are allowed to set our own goals which would cover the next nine weeks. This was to help focus everyone due to Easter, and the several bank holidays coming up!

I have decided to go for my 10% goal (19st 9lbs)

Its a few pounds away but its something to aim for and I did need to give myself a small goal to work towards - If I was always working towards my Gold Goal I would always be disappointed as its so far away!

I will come across a few issues this week though! I am going to Wembley tomorrow to watch Luton Town play Scunthorpe United and as I'm in the Bobby Moore Suite we get hospitality included I will have to go easy on the food!

Its my Birthday on Wednesday - Ill be 27! Going out for a meal with the family, but ill be taking my "Eating Out Guide" with me so I can make some good choices rather than going straight for the chocci pudding.

I have planned some exercise though which will give me a few extra points to play with - Pilates this morning - aqua on Monday and Thursday and on Good Friday, the gym and some swimming afterwards!

Lets hope it all works out ok!

Have a great week!

Rach xxx

Too much time on my hands?

2009-03-31T12:39:00.002+01:00

Perhaps I do have too much time on my hands...
I have just worked out on the WW website, that if I go for 10% goals... I can achieve my Goal weight of 10st 7lbs after 7 of them.

Please see below:-

Current 10% Goal - 19st 9lbs
Next 10% Goal - 17st 10lbs
Next 10% - 15st 13lbs
Next 10% - 14st 5lbs
Next 10% - 12st 13lbs
Next 10% - 11st 9lbs
Next 10% - 10st 7lbs GOAL Weight for me!

I do have a question though - the last 10% is 1lb away from being in my healthy BMI section for my height. Would I have to make my GOAL weight then 10st 6lbs??

Have a good afternoon
Rach x

A little less of Rachel....

2009-03-29T10:46:00.002+01:00

Morning all,

Have been swimming this morning, Im on the ball today! Shame I wasn't when I woke up, completely forgot about the clocks going forward! Good job I didn't have any appointments booked!

Last night I measured myself again to see if any more inches had fallen off since the last time I checked...

Previous Measurements:
Upper Right Arm = 17 inches
Waist = 48.5 inches
Hips = 54 inches
Right Thigh = 33.5 inches

New Measurements:
Upper Right Arm = 16 inches - 1 Inch Lost!
Waist = 48 inches - 0.5 Inches Lost!
Hips = 54 inches
Right Thigh = 33.5 inches

So, only a slight change, but that is still 1.5 inches less of me than before!!

Plus including the last time i measured that's a total loss of 6.5 inches which I'm really happy with - slowly but surely my body is changing for the better!

Right, I need to get organised as my flatmates are coming home from holiday tomorrow and I said I would run a few errands for them!

Take Care,
Rach xx

Weigh in...

2009-03-28T14:51:00.006Z

Hi again...

I went to the WI meeting this morning with high hopes as I though I had done well this week. I have stuck to tracking and it really helped me - I know I keep banging on about it, but it really does work and it has given me more motivation as I can see the results!

I lost another 3lbs this week! This means in total I have lost 16lbs which means I have at long last hit my 1 stone target!

I AM SO PLEASED!!

This also means that I have reached by 5% target as well, which has given me a great boost!

I have more motivation that ever now and am going to push forward for more good WI results like the past couple of weeks...

I was reading some of the community threads on the WW website and I came across one that was talking about goals and how long it would take to reach them.

I worked out that if i loose an average of 2lbs a week (giving myself a few weeks for xmas and birthdays etc) I would reach my goal weight of 10stone 7lbs by December 2010.

I know this a long way off, but I need to do things slow and steady - I have a lot of weight to loose and it not going to come off overnight!

I am going to plan my meals for the whole week this afternoon - I don't normally shop on a weekly basis as I like to do it once a month. However I have been finding after about two weeks I am running out of the basics as well as fruit and veg and am spending more than ever of food.

When I get paid this month I am going to plan each week in advance and then go and buy exactly what I need - this way I can only eat whats there and there is no room for cheating by snacking on rubbish I have picked up on the way round Tesco!

I also made the honey roasted swede soup that was in the little magazine you get each week at the weigh in... it was really tasty and the good thing, I have three portions left to enjoy! lol

Have a great week everyone - I hope your weigh in's all go as well as mine!

Rach xxx

Mothers Day Meal

2009-03-22T15:58:00.006Z

Hello...

Happy Mother's Day to all Mum's out there I hope you are having a wonderful day!

I have had a great day and its been weightwatchers recipes all the way!

I made my mum a recipe that is in the new weightwatchers magazine - Pineapple and mint smoothie.

You need:

Pineapple

Mint leaves (ideally fresh)

Natural Yoghurt

Blend it all together and add a tiny bit of sugar if the pineapple is a bit tart!

I made it this morning for my mum (as a breakfast treat) and she loved it, plus I have got the rest for breakfast tomorrow morning - plus its only 2 points per serving! Yum...

Later on I started cooking the Roast Lamb, which I have never cooked before and was a little wary of doing so, but I needn't of worried as it turned out to be really nice, slightly pink in the middle and really tasty and I had pierced the leg and inserted garlic and rosemary before roasting it!

I put with it loads of roasted veg - butternut squash / corgettes / onion / parsnips / broccoli. I added some one cal spray so that it didnt stick to the pan and roasted nicely and also sprinked some garlic and a vegetable oxo cube. Which gives it some good flavouring!

Mum said that she really enjoyed it, and that's good enough for me - plus as everything we have eaten today was cooked from a weighwatchers recipe it was easy to point and none of us have gone over our points - I have 5 and a half to spare!

I am still being hot with my tracking and jotting everything down, then updating the weightwatchers esource tracker in the evening. I have also started to label everything in my kitchen with points values to make sure that anything i use has the points on it and I can add everything up quickly and easily!

Well, I'm just about to watch CSI as I missed last weeks episode - enjoy the rest of your Sunday!!

Rach xxx

Success!

2009-03-21T19:11:00.002Z

Hiya!

Good news - I weighed in this morning, to discover that I have lost 3lbs! I am so pleased as I have stuck to tracking so much this week to see if it makes a difference and it looks like it does!

This means that I am back to loosing 13lbs and almost to my first stone!

I treated myself to some roasted butternut squash and some other root vegetables for tea this evening with some backed salmon with honey and mustard - it was beautiful, one of the weightwatcher recipes!!

I brought the weightwatcher magazine this week at the meeting and there was a smoothie recipe in there.... Mint and pineapple! I have always thought about making a smoothie for breakfast rather than cereals or toast so I went out and brought the ingredients. (Not that there was many, Pineapple, mint and natural yoghurt)
Ill let you know how it goes and if you should try it!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend and ill blog again soon!

Rach xxx

Track

2009-03-19T11:06:00.002Z

Hi again,

I am finding the tracking really good, it has also been helping me make a few more conscious choices while I am around food! The test will be when I am not near a computer - as I wont be able to add to my WW points tracker straight away.
I still think I am going to take pictures of the food I am eating and log it all at the end of the day. I think this will work for me as I do under estimate the food I eat! Not good!

My mother and I have changed plans for the weekend, I am going to cook her a WW recipe on Mothering Sunday instead of going out for a meal. The whole family at the moment is on weight watchers so we can all have a nice dinner together and not have to worry about all those 'hidden points'

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a sunday meal?? I was looking at the garlic and Rosemary lamb recipe on the weight watchers website - but if anyone has anything better, let me know!

Rach xxx

Ups and Downs...

2009-03-18T14:20:00.002Z

Hi there,

I know I haven't posted for the past few days, apologies to everyone but there has been a lot going on!

I have been to two weigh in's - The first - 2 weeks ago I had lost 2lbs :)
The second - Monday I had put on 1lb... :(

I knew that this may have happened as I went out for a meal for a friends birthday, I did try and plan but I do get a bit weak when I go out for meals - I must remain strong! :)

I have changed the way I track - I normally get to the end of the day and write down what I think I have eaten. However, after the WW meeting this week they said that most people forget about 30% of the food they eat through out the day, so I am taking pictures as I go when I cant write things down and also keeping the weight watchers point planner open all day and update it as I eat.
This is making me more aware of what I am eating and also by taking the pictures (just on my phone) I am even more aware of the portion sizes, which can sometime be an issue!

I am taking my mum out for a meal this weekend, but we have both decided to go to the Harvester as we can choose from the salad cart which is free and filling plus they always happy to swap the chips for jacket potatoes etc - which is great!

Have a good one, blog again soon.

Rach xxx

Hotel's.....

2009-03-10T12:48:00.002Z

Hiya,

I wasnt impressed with my hotel stay to be honest - the room was lovely and the service was great however there wasnt enough selection of foods for me on the restaurant to be able to make a decent choice. Chips were served with everything and they didnt seem to know what a Jacket Potato was!

Needless to day I got by ok - after caving in and eating some of the chips... Woops
I havent got to weigh in until sat this week, due to work etc so i have a few days to make up for it!Im going to go swimming after work today and claw back some of those extra points!! lol

Have a good week!

Rach xxx

Lost Purse...

2009-03-05T11:11:00.001Z

Hiya People!

I am not in the best of moods this morning as I have managed to loose my purse, have absolutely no idea where it is!!
The worst part is, I am in Birmingham and on the way to Manchester so cant go home to look and also cant go back to my work's head office (which is the place I last remember seeing it) How annoying!!

I have cancelled my cards, but some of the things in there are irreplaceable, plus I resent having to pay for a new driving licence!!

Oh well, lets hope its at home somewhere waiting for me to return on Saturday eve!!

Have a better day than me!! Lets just hope this doesn't distract me - I'm not good with stress...

Rach xxx

Sticking to the plan...

2009-03-03T19:33:00.002Z

Hiya...

Well, so far this week I have been able to stick to the plan without too much trouble. A few of my Birmingham courses have been cancelled due to poor attendance so I have been closer to home, not having to get up as early or drive as far - so can plan meals, lunch and dinner! It has really made a difference.

My issue this week is going to be thurs/fri as i am staying in a hotel in manchester so wont be able to cook my own food and have to rely on restaurant food. Not good.

There is a gym and swimming pool there though, so i think ill take my cossie and go for a swim to try and work some of those 'hidden' points that are in all restaurant grub!!

Have a good week people, ill post more in manchester!!

Rach xxx

A Brand New Day...

2009-03-01T08:59:00.004Z

I woke up this morning feeling motivated and thinking that this is going to be a good week! I still feel rough but this can only get better - coughs and colds don't last long! :)

I have filled in my tracker this morning with my breakfast details:-

- Weetabix Minis and Skimmed Milk

- Tea with 1 sugar (which is that silver spoon half stuff)

= 4 points

Not bad!

One thing I am really bad at is planning and tracking - I can plan what I want to eat though the week, but something happens and everything then changes and the rest of the week seems to slide. Plus I also eat things and then as I haven't written them down forget about them and go over my points allowance.

I'm going to be more pro-active and try and think ahead, I can see from the meetings if you make the time and take the effort it does pay off!

Today is going to be low key for me, I have a yoga class at 11.30 and I'm going to do some light training for race for life afterwards. I cooked a Sheppard's pie yesterday, so I don't have to worry about dinner.

I do have a questions for you good cooks out there...? When I was in the kitchen yesterday I found that after adding tinned tomatoes the whole dish seemed, well a bit tasteless to be honest, I had put mixed herbs and some seasoning in there but it didn't seem to make much difference.

I was trying to move on from using the jars of sauce (dolmio/Ragu etc) and do it from scratch - anyone have any suggestions??

Rach xxx

Weigh in...

2009-02-28T12:51:00.003Z

Hi,

Well I took the plunge, held my breath and went back to weigh in this morning!

I was pleasantly surprised as I have lost 2lbs! This is really good news as I was really expecting the worst, that I had put on loads and wasn't looking forward to it at all.

I was surprised and re-motivated, all my previous hard work had still paid off and I could carry on with out having to focus on the damage I had caused.

I stayed to the meeting - met some really nice people, we were talking about filling foods, points and planning ahead which is something I am going to focus on this week!

I did manage to find some pliates on the net and downloaded a free e-book - Plus Im going to the gym and yoga tomorrow, so I'm back on track! Yay...

Have a good weekend everyone, Im still feeling pretty rough with this cold so I'm staying in this weekend to relax!

Rach xxx

Im deceiving only myself...

2009-02-26T14:45:00.002Z

I have just read my last post - I almost laughed!
Its Thursday, I haven't been to the gym yet, have found a Pilates workout on the net (but my pc wont let me download it) and I have had chips for tea once this week.

I am at a bad stage! :(

I'm hoping that this is a momentary lapse and Ill be able to pick up again asap. I know what it is, as I have been working all over the place I haven't been weighing in! And what do you know, I have gone off track!

This is not good, especially with Race for Life as well!
I think I need to find a meeting and get inspired!

Aggghhhh!

Rach xxx

Preperation...

2009-02-22T08:48:00.003Z

Good Morning...

I have been researching on the best way to train and prepare for Race for Life and I think I'm going to go with the treadmill, walking and then a light jog as well as warming up on the cross trainer and cooling down on the bikes... If i did this 2/3 times a week I should be ok for 3 miles come May.

I have been a bit complacent with exercise lately though... With the hours I have been working and the fact I'm ill again, i keep putting it off. I haven't been able to make my pilates classes as I have been working weekends which is frustrating as I really enjoy them!

I think I'm going to research pilates/yoga on the Internet and make up my own workout that I can do at home at least I can do something when I cant go to class! The walking and jogging I will HAVE to fit in on the way home from work etc and be more determined to go.

Targets for this week...

1. Use the slow cooker to make a casserole etc so I don't have to cook when I get home.
2. Make a pilates workout from the Internet and do 20/30mins every other night.
3. Get to the gym 3 times this week for Race for Life training.

Well I must start as I mean to go on and start looking at the net for tips!

Rach xxx

Re-Focus

2009-02-21T08:42:00.002Z

Hope everyone is ok...

Feeling on the rough side at the mo, I have picked up my flat mates cold and am going to through tissues like nobody's business! lol
My hair appointment yesterday was great, I love my new hair do! Will have to take some pics so you can have a peek!

Taking my sis shopping today as it was her birthday last week. Have prepared for eating out by having a large breakfast plus im going to take a few low cal snacks with me in case I get the urge to eat rubbish!
I had scrambled eggs on toast for breakfast, plus my usual two cups of coffee! Does anyone know the best type of sweetener to use, I am still finding it hard to drink my coffee without normal sugar, the sweetener gives it a really odd taste...

Got some good news yesterday, but cannot divulge just yet as I need it confirmed then I can let you all in!

Have a good day people - :)

Rach xxx

Race for Life 2009

2009-02-20T09:29:00.006Z

Hi again,

Blimey two posts in one day - you will all think there is something wrong with me! lol

I have just signed up for Race for Life 2009! I am going to do the Weston-Super-Mare event on the 17th May - its on the beach and its with a couple of friends, I think its going to be a great day!

I have never done anything like this before and don't particularly like running (which may be an issue?) does anyone have any tips on what I can do to prepare etc?? All comments are welcome as i need all the help I can get! :)

I have set up a fundraising page and linked it on my blog, so if anyone would like to have a look and sponsor me please do - every penny raised goes to such a worthwhile cause!

Have a great day everyone, Im going to watch the rest of Jeremy Kyle now! I love that programme! lol

Rach xx

R&R

2009-02-20T07:53:00.006Z

Hiya...

I have some days off! yay!

Its been hectic at work and I haven't really had time to stop and reflect on what I have been doing about my weight loss journey. And, lets be truthful I have been using this as an excuse to not follow my plan! Not good! I need a reality check!

Last night I finished of the lasagna I made - which i must say was yummy (so not bad there)

This morning I have had a large coffee and have replaced my normal two sugars with half spoon sugar (does this lower the point value at all??) I then had some weetabix minis, I am normally real fussy when it comes to cereal as I don't like anything that goes soggy but the minis weren't too bad you just have to eat them at a faster rate! lol

Shh don't tell anyone but I am waiting on some news about a couple of interviews I have been to this past week, one for the police and another for a training role. I should find out today about both so wish me luck!

Im off to have my hair done today, some colour and a good cut then ill go to the gym later (get back into the swing of things) before I can settle down for another night of rubbish tv. I may watch CSI??

One Long Week....

2009-02-16T15:31:00.002Z

Hi!

Last week must have been the longest week of my life! Driving for miles on end, staying in hotels who think rooms should be heated to sauna standards and no healthy food in sight!

I haven't got home early enough when i did go home to do any exercise as i had to get up again at 5 the next morning to go back to work - it really started to hurt by Thursday!

Anyway its all over now and I have been able to relax today, though i have found it really hard to wind down, brought a few things from asda and I'm going to cook a lasagne tonight... yum!

Hope everyone has had a good week and Ill post again soon...!

Rach xxx

I have arrived!

2009-02-09T18:41:00.003Z

Hey...

I am in Manchester now, drive up was ok thought I may have had to wade through various snow storms but I didn't even have a flake! Marvellous!

Looking at this evenings menu at the hotel and I do not have much to choose from, I think the chicken stir fry is going to be the best bet! I do like the sound of the lamb shank and the surf and turf but I want to be good this week and the many hotel stays aren't going to make it easy!

Will be going to back to me weigh in's next monday.... So i have this week to do as much as I can to take off those excess pounds I know I have gained since straying off the beaten track!

Went to the gym yesterday - only for half and hour mind but I don't want to kill myself, I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to tackle my cross trainer warm up with out too much strain and also added on an extra minute! I am very pleased!

I know this has nothing to do with weight loss but I wanted to tell you about this really good film I watched last night.... Disturbia! It was really good, would highly recommend it! lol

Rach xxx

Pilates (Or However you spell it)

2009-02-08T09:30:00.002Z

Hi Again...

Just a quickie - I went to Pilates for the first time yesterday so I could relax and build my core muscles (I have come to accept that my core muscles are made of mush and I need to build them!) I really enjoyed it and found it relaxing, but also quite hard at times.

The question I ask is - Should my body ache this much?? I hurt more this morning than I would if i have done a workout in the gym... weird or what! lol

Rach xxx

Computers?? Sometimes I cant stand them!

2009-02-08T09:13:00.002Z

Hiya,

Again another apology for no blog for some time now - my pc decided that it didn't want to connect to the Internet, and wouldn't load anything either?? I then tried to connect using my flatmates pc and it wasn't having any of that either... It didn't like my usb stick as their laptop already had one on there....?
So, for some reason this morning its working and I can finally get blogging again.

Though to be honest I haven't been sticking to the diet at all... I am really unhappy at work at the moment and I have been using this as one lame excuse to eat rubbish and think that its all ok.
I know its wrong, and as i haven't been able to get to my normal weight watchers meeting I have been cheating, and this has made me more angry with myself!

Well, today I am going to get back to it. This week is going to be hard and I am going to have to be really strict with myself. Monday I leave for Manchester and stay in a hotel there until wed, where I drive to Weston-Super-Mare and stay at a colleagues house (I don't want to stay in another hotel) Thurs I am Swindon then drive up to Birmingham to stay in another hotel, Back home on Friday night.... Not fun when your trying to eat healthy foods - But I'm going to give it my best shot!

Have a good week everyone!

Rach xxx

Not much going on...

2009-01-11T15:08:00.002Z

Hiya,

Thought I would blog to say Hi and keep you updated although nothing much has happened to me that has been remotely interesting! lol

I am still fighting to get rid of my cough and onto my second bottle of cough medicine now - not amused!
I wanted to try Pilate's, people have been telling me how good it was - phoned up the gym to book a place and was told by the lady at reception that it was fully booked! My gym is never fully booked, its on an industrial estate and it pretty much empty at a weekend! Damn New Years Resolutions!!

I'm going to book in for next week instead.... how advanced am I??

This week I am going to Scotland to run a course, its in Rosyth near Edinburgh. Have never been before so I think I will be in for a treat - loads to see and do while I am there!

Rach xxx

Issues with the computer!

2009-01-09T07:54:00.002Z

Hi again!

Apologies for this blog being a bit on the late side - our computer at home has decided to not let us load Internet explorer... every time we click on the icon on our desktop it tries to load and then closes!! Odd (If anyone has any suggestions about what we could do let me know please!)

Weigh in on Monday.... was nervous as I assumed the worst and got to there really early so that on one else could see me if it was as I suspected.
However I was pleasantly surprised as it wasn't as bad a gain as I had expected - 3lbs!
This is a lot better than what I thought and means that I did reasonably well over the course of December! yay!

I hope everyone else has had the same luck or even better, my dad managed to loose 2lb over the Xmas week, that man is determined!

This week has flown by I don't know if anyone else feels the same? I haven't felt great this week either - I have yet another cold with a cough that just wont shift, this has annoyed me as i was planning on getting my exercise back on track but I'm sure I'll feel better and be able to breath properly again soon!

Take Care....

Rach xxx

You can't stop the beat!

2009-01-02T19:26:00.003Z

Hey...

Hope you are all well and feeling refreshed in the new year!
The most energetic thing I have done today is watch Hairspray on DVD!

It is now one of my favourites - its not only all singing and dancing, but for everyone who is carrying a few extra pounds it reminds us that if we put our minds to something we can achieve it!

Plus its a great mood lifter!

I did have a really nice meal today... I am new to the likes of butternut squash. I would look at it with disgust while walking through tesco's! :)
I took the plunge and decided to give one a go as people were always telling me how nice it is!
Well... I had to peel it which was hard enough, then i discovered that there were seeds i had to remove! It was turning out to be more than I bargained for!

However after chopping it into chunks, using the one calorie spray, some salt, pepper and mixed herbs - I roasted them for an hour and it tasted delicious! I will defiantly be buying it again!
Whhhooooo!

Till the next time!

Rach xxx

Xmas Pictures!

2009-01-01T18:39:00.006Z

Hello!

Thought I would upload some pictures of myself from Xmas so you have a better idea of me!

These are going to be the pics I use when I get in the Weight Watchers Magazine for reaching my Goal!

Could be a while! lol :)

Me!

This is me and my mum!

This is me and my dad!

And finally me, possibly after a few wines! lol

Rach xxx

Happy New Year Everyone!

2009-01-01T10:46:00.005Z

Happy New Year 2009!

I hope that everyone had a fantastic evening and saw in the new year in style!

Me... well I was at home and watched telly while drinking WKD - Watched the new year celebrations in bed and promptly fell asleep! Style?? I think not! lol

I was planning on having a friend over and we were going to have a few bevvies with my flatmate but she cancelled last minute as her son's unwell and I told my flatmate to go see her fiance - Sad i know but its not the end of the world! :)

Weighed myself this morning and according to my scales I have put on 4lbs over the xmas period! I am weighing in on Monday so I will soon see of this is the absolute truth or not!

(I am slightly scared)

New Years Resolutions....

1. To loose weight and stick to the plan

2. To blog more, I keep forgetting and that is not a good enough excuse!

3. To make more time for myself

4. To set realistic goals
5. To not take things to personally (that may take some doing!)

2009 Goals!
1. By Spring (My Birthday April 8th) to Loose 1 stone!
2. By the Summer (The 1st July) to Loose another 1 stone!
3. By Autumn (The 1st October) another 1 stone!
4. By Winter (The 1st Jan 2010) 1 stone!

That's a total of 4 stone for 2009! And I am going to work real hard to make this happen!
I am going to fashion some sort of monitor on this blog!

Good luck everyone this year on your weight loss and goals! Its a brand new year and the slates are wiped clean!

Rach xxx

2008-12-22T10:12:00.003Z

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

xxx

Its been a while

2008-12-22T09:59:00.002Z

Hi there people...

Well what can i say its been a sticky uncomfortable few weeks!
Apologies for not being online and updating my progress but its been hectic to say the least!
I haven't put on any weight (which is a complete blessing) but i haven't lost any either!

Work has been hostile - my boss has taken a disliking to me and I feel totally victimised, but also feel there is nothing i can do about it. Job hunting?? Well i have been - only millions of other people are also doing the same thing due to the credit crunch! Marvellous!

The only blessing I have is I am off work now until the new year so I can take a breather and not let things get to me!

Health wise - I think every bug possible has hit me this year, tonsillitis, cold and then an ear infection, i have felt rough... but I'm on the mend now and by xmas i am hoping to be back to normal!

Only lost 12lbs of my 14lb goal :( but after the couple of weeks I'm please with this result and i will soon be setting a new one for the New Year!

I wish everyone a fantastic Christmas! Enjoy the festive season!!

Rach xxx

Another Pound Hits The Dust!

2008-11-17T14:54:00.002Z

Well hello everyone!!

That lump of disgusting stuff there is 1LB of fat, which i lost today at weigh in!

I am so pleased as i have been feeling so rough and was certain that i was heading for a gain this week... How wrong was i!!

On a day off from work today - weighed in this morning with my Dad! That's right my dad has now joined weightwatchers and within 4 weeks has lost 9lbs, I am proud!

He has been told this week to eat slightly more points so that he can even out his weight loss (i don't think anyone is likely to say that to me!) lol

I have an odd week ahead of me, some stays away and running courses in several places where the food choice isnt the best, i am going to use this day off to Plan PLan PLAN!!

Hope everyone else has had a great week and i will see you all later

Rach xxx

Apologies...

2008-11-12T11:01:00.003Z

Hi there guys and gals....

I haven't posted in ages and I feel really guilty!
If it wasn't work that was keeping me away, it was the fact that I have tonsillitis and have been feeling sooooooo rough..... not nice I can tell you!

Have been prescribed penicillin which does seem to be working, although I can tell I have some way to go yet! :(

As for my weight watchers journey - I was getting worried as i haven't been able to weight in this week... due to not being able to focus from pain and not being able to get out of bed - however i haven't been naughty food wise either. I purely haven't had the energy to even worry about food! (That was a first and a sure sign I was ill!)

I have been weighing in on my scales at home and there doesn't seem to be a drastic change... which is good news.
I will defiantly be able to go on Monday - so I will soon see!

Update on the Tarot card reading...
There have been some developments... On the three men situation etc but I cant really divulge at the moment!!
You will have to wait a bit longer.... :)

Take care and I everyone is well and not taken down with the bug that is going round!

Rach xxx

Measurements

2008-11-01T16:56:00.003Z

Hiya again

Forgot to let you know about my inch-loss!!

I measured myself on week one with the help of my mum, please see below...

Right Upper Arm - 18.5 Inches

Waist - 50.5 Inches (that was a shocker I can tell you!)

Hips - 55 Inches

Right Thigh - 34.5 Inches

Now on week 4 (last week) I measured myself again and the NEW results are as follows!

Right Upper Arm - 17 Inches 1.5 Inches lost!

Waist - 48.5 Inches 2 Inches Lost!

Hips - 54 Inches 1 Inch Lost!

Right Thigh - 33.5 Inches 0.5 Inches Lost!

That's an incredible 5 Inches in 4 weeks!!

I am impressed!

Rach xxx

Not the best week I've had

2008-11-01T16:33:00.005Z

Hello again...

Happy Halloween!!

Well this must be the worst week i have had slimming so far!!!

Because it has been so damn cold this week, i have been more reluctant than normal to go to the gym - which is not an excise and i know this.... but it doesn't stop me from feeling it! lol

I started the week all well and good... had my tarot read on Wednesday which was really interesting - the ex was never going to be right for me and there may have been some deceit on his side (which i found very interesting) I have three new men around the corner (One blond with blue eyes, another dark and another one dark with olive skin - uuummmm!!) a baby has been seen in the future (I don't know if i should be worried about that or not) and moving house and possibly moving abroad with one of these men, it was such a good reading! I felt great afterwards!! Lets hope it happens...

Shame this feeling has not been reflected in the food i have been eating this week... and i know my downfall! I HAVEN'T PLANNED!!

If i had planned my meals this would never of happened! I would have known the points, not got tempted by that BP Wild Bean Cafe on the way home from Brum the other night and not eaten the work's meals at the training centre!! WILL I EVER LEARN?

There is only one good thing (If you can call it good) I am not able to weigh in at weight watchers this week as i am away with work and wont get back til late.

I am going to take this as one lesson well and truly learned and next week will have some better results!!

Rach xxx

Back on Track!

2008-10-27T19:18:00.004Z

Yay!!

I lost another 2lbs this week! Back on track and rearing to go!

I was so pleased when I got on the scales and found out that I was going in the right direction - I was really worried after last week that I would stay the same again or even put on... thank god it worked out OK!

Had our work meeting today - it was OK, talking about the new developments and making sure our team works together as effectively as possible... same old stuff as normal! lol

Going back to stewarding at Luton Town Football club tomorrow night. I haven't been able to go to a single home game to steward since the season started as I have worked every single Saturday for my normal job! Just my luck... hopefully it will start to change.

Going to find myself a tape measure this week and measure the points the weight watchers journal recommends - I did it on week one and am interested in seeing if i have lost inches as well as pounds!

Ill keep you posted!

Rach xxx

Gym workout!

2008-10-25T18:04:00.002+01:00

Hello...

Hope everyone is ok today and enjoying the weekend??
I went down to the gym this morning for the first time after having my personal plan put together and i really enjoyed it! And, I AM being honest!! lol
Everyone there is so friendly, there are never any queues for the equipment!
I think i am fitting in quite nicely - so I am taking my mum swimming there tomorrow!

Have been good today with my food - have planned and even have a few points left on my day for a glass of rose this evening, yummy!! lol

Have a great evening, and catch up soon

xxxRachxxx

The weekend at last!

2008-10-24T23:26:00.003+01:00

Hello!

My god! It has been one long week!

I have been pretty good this week - gym plan has been set up and haven't eaten anything disastrous...

Body Jam this week at my new gym was brilliant! I enjoyed it so much and would defiantly recommend it to everyone! The only way i can describe it, is dancing aerobic style!

We salsa'd for the warm up, then did some hip hop and club moved for the main session and then cooled down to Nickelbacks 'I wanna be a rock star'

I was knackered when it finished, but the sweat and tiredness was sooooo worth it!

Watching the wrestling at the mo (it has to be WWE) HHH and the undertaker are about to have a showdown! Im a John Cena Fan myself, how can you not love his bod! lol

Oh - and i must apologies to my nominees for the I LOVE YOUR BLOG award, i didn't message/comment people.... I broke the rules! Damn it! Sorry guys and gals

Rach xxx

Nominated.... I love your Blog!!

2008-10-23T11:50:00.005+01:00

Hello!

Thanks Bryher hill for nominating me!

In return I am following the rules (see below) and nominating the following seven blogs also:

I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!

1. Chunky To Funky
2. Enigmanda
3. Fat4now
4. My Weight Watchers Plan
5. Shrinking Mel
6. The incredible Shrinking Man
7. Mad Kat

Im still new to all if this - but Im finding the inspiration amazing reading that you guys all feel the same as I do!!

RULES...

The rules of the nominations are as follows:

- The nominated is allowed to put the picture in their blogs
- Link to the person who awarded you
- Nominate seven other people and link to them also
- Leave a message on those people to make them aware they're nominated

CONGRATS EVERYONE!!!

Rach xxx

Had a laugh...

2008-10-21T19:22:00.002+01:00

Hiya...

Had a really good day today at work. I as running a stockloss course and its all about group participation, the more they get involved the better the course runs - and well, the trainees were great they got really involved and came up with some brilliant answers!

As for eating, today has been OK. I am going back to planning what i eat before and as i am now going to esporta... i can earn more points to help me shift those pounds for my Christmas target!!

Oh - eastenders is on shortly... must dash! (short and sweet - just like me! lol)

Rach xxx

Stayed the Same this week...

2008-10-20T21:31:00.002+01:00

Hello all,

Sorry its been a while since my last post - it has been a hectic few days!
Went round a friends and drank way too much wine and didn't go to bed until 4 o'clock the next morning - i was knackered on sunday!

I went for my appointment on sunday with esporta - wow, its really nice and i didn't need much convincing to join I can tell you! It is more expensive than i would normally pay for a gym... but i was so impressed (spa, sauna, steam room, huge gym and loads of fit guys working out! Yum lol)

I went swimming this morning there as well, getting my money's worth!

Weighed in this evening... and i stayed the same - probably something to do with the pizza and wine i have had this week.
I must do better next time! I need some inspiration - looks like ill be at my new health spa more than i thought! lol

Rach xxx

Pizza

2008-10-16T19:42:00.002+01:00

Hiya!

I did a bad thing last night and ate a huge portion of Domino's Pizza! It tasted great at the time and I really enjoyed it, but blimey the guilt I am feeling today is ridiculous! Plus as I ate it half way through the week am I going to loose on Monday! The mind boggles!!

Going to write today off as one BAD experience and start again tomorrow, a little dancing session on the playstation and hopefully I'll loose a pound or even stay the same!

My determination still battles on...

Rach xxx

Another loose!

2008-10-14T15:47:00.005+01:00

Hello,

Sorry for no posting yesterday - By the time I got in from WW I was tired, had some dinner and zonked out in front of the telly! Is this really my life!! lol

I lost 3lbs this week!! I am SO pleased. This makes 9lbs in total now, I am finally following the plan properly (why has it taken so long for me to do this??) and I am feeling really positive!

Made a couple of phone calls yesterday about joining a local gym.
I was a member of a local one, but kept finding it was a nightmare to get into the classes (you had to phone up at 9am 7 days in advance to get in!!) The swimming pool was always chocca, plus most evenings the pool is closed to the public for galas and schools etc (is that really worth the cash??)

I phoned a private gym called Esporta, check out the

website http://www.esporta.com/ it looks amazing!
The guy I spoke to was really nice and told me about everything they offer - something I am always worried out when I go to a gym is 'gym people'. The only way to describe them, is people who practically live there and give evils to others like me 'not skinny and all muscles' I think its a have to be there experience!! lol But from what he told me, everyone is really nice - plus at the weekends hardly anyone is there (as it is on an industrial estate and used mainly by the local companies)

Well, I mist admit I was impressed, but somewhere that nice has to be expensive doesn't it?? Ill find out on sunday as I am going for a tour and consultation - Ill keep you posted!

Take Care
Rach xxx

Busy Weekend!

2008-10-12T18:22:00.002+01:00

Hello!

I Have been so busy this past weekend - I haven't had time to think about 'snacking' etc!
I worked this weekend, so have been running an admin course friday and saturday... The course went well and I think the trainees enjoyed themselves as well as learning a thing or two!

Food wise, I was too tired when I got in from work to snack on anything bad points wise, I made a really nice bacon and cheese pasta which lasted for both days - Yum!!
Watched X Factor, which was brilliant, some really good contenders this year - however was gutted when Bad Lashes was sent home, as one of the girl's is the daughter of one of my companies Regional Managers. The whole company was routing for them, but it obviously wasn't enough! :( Nevermind!

Had a great nights sleep and it was up and visiting another wedding show with my flat mate (the bride) and her mum on Sunday. It was at Hatfield House, Herts and we had a really good time! There was a fashion show there, which displayed some really beautiful dresses - a Bag Pipe player, a classical singer and a guy who could really play the bongos! It was really entertaining... plus we have managed to save £50 off the budget! Yay! I am getting better at this PA job I have been given!
I did however eat a really yummy raspberry and white chocolate muffin when we stopped for a drink at the restaurant! I really don't know what came over me! Damn the temptation - I need to be stronger! lol

I am slightly worried about my weigh in tomorrow - purely because I lost so much last week and I want to do well, I am frightened to fail!.
I haven't exercised this week at all, I could say that I haven't had the time, but honestly I was tired when I got in from work this week and couldn't be bothered (must NOT do that again next week)
Ill be happy with just a 1lb loss! Anything more than that is a complete bonus!

I have set myself a goal for Christmas - Loose 14lbs I think this is achievable and I will keep you updated on my progress...

Wish me luck for tomorrow!

Rach xxx

Jaffa Cakes?

2008-10-09T19:35:00.002+01:00

Hiya...

Was feeling so much better today after that nasty headache, so I managed to eat 5 jaffa cakes in very quick secession!
Do I feel guilty?? Not one bit - I washed them down with a nice cup of rosy lea and enjoyed every single one!! :)

I have also been promised by one of my trainees, some home cooked onion bahji's when I see him next (which is in two weeks time) and i cant wait! Ill have to point them into my diet as best I can!!

Is it normal to think about nothing but food when your first start weight watchers??

I wake up thinking about food, my next thought is about lunch, then a mid afternoon snack, followed by dinner, dinner and more dinner!!

I'm sure this phase will pass - kind of like a honeymoon period in a relationship, but unlike that I want these constant thoughts about food to leave me alone!!

I'm going to love ya and leave ya - otherwise i'll be here all night!!

Rach xxx

Head Ache

2008-10-09T08:34:00.002+01:00

Hiya...

Sorry I didn't post last night - I was running an assessment at work (the trainees take an exam on what they have learned over their induction) they are intense at the best of times, but I came home with a stonking headache - ran a bath and went straight to bed!!

Ill post more tonight!!

Rach xxx

Helping a friend...

2008-10-07T17:12:00.004+01:00

Today has been a really weird day!!

I have been really hungry all day for no known reason! The only thing I can think of is that because I lost 6lbs at this weeks weigh in - and I want to keep it up, I am subconsciously not eating enough! Who knows!!

I went to one of my branches for a scheduled visit today and the sh*t had hit the fan - all hell had let loose as the managers daughter had taken money from the branch safe and the manager was beside herself - party because she knew that something like this would cost her her job!

That was not a nice situation to walk into this morning - but at least I wasn't thinking about food!

Once I got home, I checked out facebook and was really touched by some of the really nice comments friends and family had sent me about my weight loss - made me smile!

I am off to one of my friends houses tonight, she has recently split up with her partner and our task this eve is to put all of his belongings into boxes for him to collect... I thought that she should have someone with her who knows the effects of recent heartbreak! (I'm doing surprisingly well actually)

Lets just hope she doesn't want to order a take-away!! Aaaaaaaaaaagggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!

Below are some more pictures of me before I started this incredible journey!!

More tomorrow - Rach xxx

I liked this pic - shame James is in it though, could replace him with John Cena and some digital photoshop! lol

On holiday in turkey - I was knackered as I had walked ages to get to the castle and up the steepest hill ever... it was worth it for the views though!

Today is the day!

2008-10-06T19:14:00.002+01:00

Hi again...

Today has been a reasonably good day... work involved helping one of my trainee's with a a few staffing and training issues (I am a Regional Training Officer) which went really well, which is always encouraging!

I have eaten well, planning I believe is the key - when I know what I'm going to eat because its already planned, I cant cheat!!

When I got home from work, I discussed some of the wedding plans with my flatmate...
We went over the budget plans and was really impressed with the outcome - its amazing what girls can come up with when it comes to cash, budgeting and weddings!!

I was so worried about the weigh in today, I don't really understand why. Perhaps its the fear or not knowing the outcome - Have I lost any weight?? Have I gained or stayed the same?? It was all to be answered...

I breathed in, stepped on the scales... I had lost 6lbs!
I am so pleased, I worked so hard this week and the results have definitely paid off!

Everything is coming together - and I know this time I have the determination to succeed!

Bye for now xxx

Day before weigh in!

2008-10-05T16:08:00.003+01:00

Hello...

I was initially worried about last night and the thoughts that I would be eating some kind of high pointing fast food - I don't know what i was worried about as I had a chicken kebab with loads of salad, problem solved!

My arm is not hurting anymore, but itching - should I be worried about this?? I know people say itching is a sign of healing but one does wonder!

Food wise I have done ok today, yogurt and fruit for brekkie and pitta and humous for lunch... this eve I have a chicken stir fry planned - listen out for the fire alarm!

I have been appointed as my flat mates PA (wedding planner) for her upcoming wedding in 2010 and today we went to a wedding fair in Watford for some ideas.
I must say, I have never been to a wedding fair before - and I was impressed, we got a little goddie bad when we arrived with brochures and magazines in.
As we walked around we weren't harassed by hard selling sales staff, but were able to ask questions and take leaflets etc in our own time.
I will say there was a huge chocolate fountain there that my flatmate has fallen in love with and is definitely going to book! Will have to save a fair few weight watchers points for that eve then! lol

Its my first weigh in tomorrow evening and I am slightly anxious about how I have done. One thing I am not going to do is weigh on my home scales as it will give me an incorrect view and i may get excited/depressed for no reason at all! I must stay strong!!

Going to spend this eve at home with Harry Potter (On tv tonight) then its back to work on Monday - marvelous!

Ill let you know how i did at weigh in... Wish me luck!

Rach xxx

Ouch!

2008-10-04T10:03:00.004+01:00

Good Morning!

My arm is killing me! Plus the bandage keep slipping off - Marvelous!

I'm off out this evening, but there is a strong chance a take-away is going to be involved which I am going to find hard... I may offer to cook then I can control what i am eating! I don't want to ruin things so early on!

I am also proud of myself as I am going to drive this evening... this means I cannot be tempted by that lovely alcohol and also means I can get home - kipping on someone else's sofa isn't that comfortable!

Right, I'm keeping this short and sweet today... don't want to ramble on. Wish me luck as I am going to get the PS2 Dance mat out and use my Britney Spears dance mat game - I'll probably break my neck! lol

Rach xxx

Ps, another pic, this one is from my holiday to Turkey in June! Ignore Monkey! lol

Doctors!

2008-10-03T16:16:00.000+01:00

Hello again...

Have just been to the doctors, I was having an implant removed from my arm (there is no point in keeping it now I have no boyfriend! lol)

She weighed me... again I held my breath, and according to the doctors records I am lighter than I was a few months ago, which I am taking as a good sign!

I told her about rejoining weight watchers and she wished me well! Yay!
Then she took the implant out, and I have three steri-strips and a bandage on my arm now! :(

Rach xxx

First Time for everyone!

2008-10-03T13:12:00.000+01:00

Hello, and thank you for visiting my new blog...

I have never tried anything like this before, but i thought i would give it a go as i have been reading some other weight watchers members blogs and it has inspired me! I hope this can do the same for someone!

I joined weight watchers on Monday (I'm not going to lie is wasn't the first time I had joined) and when I stepped on the scales I thought I was going to die

21st 11lbs!

That's not news I found easy to swallow, nearly shed a few tears!

However, I am determined this time that I am going to change. I recently split up with my partner and this has made me re-access my whole life and what I want from it... and I want to be slimmer and healthier!

I have always had issues with weight, I think it stems from me giving up Judo at 17 and never really doing any form of real exercise since.

I'm 26 now... have been told I have polysistic ovaries and if i don't loose weight it could limit my chances of having children.

Talk about motivation!

I have set myself with a target of 10% (which is 30lbs) to aim for first, and my mini goal is to loose a stone before christmas!

In my blog, Ill keep you updated on my weight watcher weigh In's and how I'm doing generally!

Wish me Luck

Rach xxx