Carolyn's Diet Diary For September
September was a roller coaster month. It started off with
the best intentions in the world to make up for the relaxing
of the diet and exercise in August, followed by a major crash
and ending on a high note with a re-evaluation of my own goals
and what I want to achieve.
September 3rd
Weekend away with old school friends. I have to say I
recommend this. 3 of us (who met each other at secondary
school 29 years ago!!) went to Blackpool for a weekend. Just
us, no partners, no children and we had a blast. We acted like
tourists the entire weekend - went in the arcades, saw the
lights switched on, had our palms read and went on the
Pleasure Beach - and you know what ! - I could actually fit in
the rides and didn't need help in doing the seatbelt up... Did
we eat and drink to excess - well actually no. My friend D is
also a member of WLR and has lost an incredible 2 stone (well
done) so we were encouraging each other -that is if you forget
the beer on Saturday night when we went to see Morrissey (and
yes I did see him twice in 2 weeks, and yes he was brilliant
again) and they didn't have any mineral water at the bar
(that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it..)
September 6th
Weigh in day and 10 stone 2, so 2lbs lost which is pretty
good - mind you I had used the gym every day in Blackpool and
we walked for miles over the weekend.
September 12th
Hubbie away on business for 10 days so will just be me (and
the dog/cat and fish) in the house. This could be a challenge.
First job is cut the grass - 2 minutes in and mowed through
the cable .... had to replace and hope he doesn't notice. Its
strange being here on my own, but this weekend am enjoying it
and eating well.
September 13th
9 stone 13 - Yes!! under 10 stone for the first time in
years and years. Kept on getting off and on the scales as I
didn't quite believe it. Told everyone at work. In fact told
everyone.....
September 20th
9 stone 12 - isn't it amazing how things can change in a
week. Have really missed hubbie (especially as his phone
hasn't been working so hardly got to talk to him) Also my
grandmother died so had to go to the funeral without him and
it was all very sad. Found myself moping about the house
towards the end of this week and as I was bored and feeling
lonely, ate more and exercised less. Feel fat and unmotivated
and have stopped using the WLR boards. Should really be
celebrating as I have now lost 100lbs, but just cannot sum up
any enthusiasm for anything.
September 27th
Still 9 stone 12, but feel a bit better. Hubbie back and
has been so lovely. He took me out for a Chinese and we just
chatted about how I was feeling. He says he really doesn't
mind how I look - in his eyes I've always been lovely. He also
pointed out that losing 100lbs is a fantastic achievement and
I should be proud of myself for getting there. That made me
feel so much better and realised that I am determined to carry
on to reach my own goals, but should also look at what they
really are. And what I really want is to be a size 10 -
whatever weight that is. Went back to the boards today and
said that I was feeling a bit low and unmotivated and
confessed to being a wee bit scared of being "normal"
(whatever that is).
And I want to say thank you to everyone who mailed me. You
really have made me feel good and also made me feel that this
is a normal part of weight loss and getting near goal is a bit
scary.
October 4th
Feel great - weighed in at 9 stone 11 so have achieved a
BMI of 25. I'm normal !!!! Had a great weekend with friends
and family, cooked loads of low fat foods for us all and just
had a great, great time. I've taken my WLR plan down to a 1lb
a week loss and this has worked for me as it means I can have
the treats I want (ie alcohol!) and still be within the
calorie range. Also I have entered the Nike 10K night race in
November so have 8 weeks to train and just entering this has
really upped my motivation to exercise. I can't wait to be
there, it should be a fantastic sight to see 30,000 runners
weaving through London in the dark and to be in the thick of
it. Plus I have achieved another first - I now own my first
ever pair of knee length boots and they zip up all the way to
the top! I am going to wear them everywhere !! So if you see
someone trotting through the streets of West London in a
tracksuit and long boots saying I can run 10k - please say
hello !
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