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deisemum · 11-07-2015 10:41am

I've just used my entire syns allowance for today on 2 sausage blaas but they were worth it. I haven't had one in a long time and I've got visitors with me this week and they wanted to try the blaas.

I cannot even go for a walk as I punctured a varicose vein last night and there was blood everywhere and I thought I'd need A&E to stop it at one stage, the kitchen was like a murder scene so all the more reason to stick to the diet and get as much weight off before I have surgery.

Vahevala · 11-07-2015 1:31pm

Today, I finished the couch to 5k program

I am delighted with myself and not only that, I now fit into size 12 tops... I still have some way to go though, my thighs & upper arms are not the best

I really need to work on my upper arms, I hate them and wish I could wear short sleeve tops from Penneys but feel so self conscious about them

But still size 12

dee_mc · 11-07-2015 1:38pm

Vahevala wrote: »

Today, I finished the couch to 5k program I am delighted with myself and not only that, I now fit into size 12 tops... I still have some way to go though, my thighs & upper arms are not the best I really need to work on my upper arms, I hate them and wish I could wear short sleeve tops from Penneys but feel so self conscious about them

But still size 12

Right there with ya Vahevala, my arms are so wobbly it's not even funny! I have been known to flick the baggy skin and muse on how, up to 10 months ago, it was full of fat

But I just go ahead and wear the sleeveless stuff, because the way I see it is, nobody is perfect - everyone has at least one thing about their body that they hate .... that nobody else would even notice!
I'm doing a lot of yoga-style stretching in the hope that when I start proper exercise I won't just snap in half :eek:

Vahevala · 11-07-2015 1:44pm

dee_mc wrote: »

Right there with ya Vahevala, my arms are so wobbly it's not even funny! I have been known to flick the baggy skin and muse on how, up to 10 months ago, it was full of fat
But I just go ahead and wear the sleeveless stuff, because the way I see it is, nobody is perfect - everyone has at least one thing about their body that they hate .... that nobody else would even notice!
I'm doing a lot of yoga-style stretching in the hope that when I start proper exercise I won't just snap in half :eek:

Fair play to you lol

Tomorrow I will go to the local park and instead of running, I plan to try out the free exercise machines that they have there and see if it makes a difference :eek:

The bingo wings in the upper arms seriously make me want to vomit!! I tend to wear tops from M&S that come down to just above my elbow as I am too self conscious to see all the fat lol

I do plan to keep the running up to 3 times a week for 30 mins or so. It has made a big difference to my body shape.

dee_mc · 11-07-2015 1:47pm

Vahevala wrote: »

Fair play to you lol

Tomorrow I will go to the local park and instead of running, I plan to try out the free exercise machines that they have there and see if it makes a difference :eek:

The bingo wings in the upper arms seriously make me want to vomit!! I tend to wear tops from M&S that come down to just above my elbow as I am too self conscious to see all the fat lol

I do plan to keep the running up to 3 times a week for 30 mins or so. It has made a big difference to my body shape.

You're doing so so well with the exercise. I'm definitely at the baby steps stage!
Cardigans are my friend, kimonos are great, and have you tried those Canopi sleeve things you can get in Brown Thomas and Pamela Scott? They've a cheapie version of them in Dunnes too, basically they are sheer sleeves that attach to your bra, to make sleeveless tops look like sleeve-ed tops...

Vahevala · 11-07-2015 1:57pm

dee_mc wrote: »

You're doing so so well with the exercise. I'm definitely at the baby steps stage!
Cardigans are my friend, kimonos are great, and have you tried those Canopi sleeve things you can get in Brown Thomas and Pamela Scott? They've a cheapie version of them in Dunnes too, basically they are sheer sleeves that attach to your bra, to make sleeveless tops look like sleeve-ed tops...

Sleeveless... no chance :eek::D

Rome wasn't built in a day so I will persevere with things lol

I don't mind wearing the M&S tops and am actually looking forward to buying the size 12 tops when I get paid

I told my Mum that I was now size 12 and she said don't go any lower lol

Mars Bar · 11-07-2015 1:58pm

Are you doing weight training vahevala?

Vahevala · 11-07-2015 2:02pm

Mars Bar wrote: »

Are you doing weight training vahevala?

No I am not, I did buy 3KG weights ages ago but find it hard enough lifting them lol.

deisemum · 11-07-2015 2:06pm

For those of you who have lost a lot of weight do you have much loose skin. I'll be 51 this month so skin isn't as elastic as a younger person so I've visions of losing a lot of weight and my excess stomach skin hanging down to my mid thighs and my arse warming the back of my knees plus the old bat wings swinging out for Ireland.

dee_mc · 11-07-2015 2:12pm

deisemum wrote: »

For those of you who have lost a lot of weight do you have much loose skin. I'll be 51 this month so skin isn't as elastic as a younger person so I've visions of losing a lot of weight and my excess stomach skin hanging down to my mid thighs and my arse warming the back of my knees plus the old bat wings swinging out for Ireland.

Deisemum, you have a wonderful turn of phrase!
I have a bit of wobbly/loose skin and a little remaining stubborn fat around my stomach, I think a 'pouch' would be a good description (I heard an American lady describing hers as a 'fannypack of skin' the other day which I thought was gross, apt and hilarious!), I'd say it's similar enough to what many ladies are left with after a couple of pregnancies.
I have the dreaded bingo wings too, but they've improved a bit in recent weeks for some reason.
I don't think any amount of exercise will shift it completely but I believe BioOil helps with the texture etc. If I ever win the lotto I'll get nipped and tucked to within an inch of my life

dee_mc · 11-07-2015 2:14pm

Vahevala wrote: »

Sleeveless... no chance :eek::D

Rome wasn't built in a day so I will persevere with things lol I don't mind wearing the M&S tops and am actually looking forward to buying the size 12 tops when I get paid

I told my Mum that I was now size 12 and she said don't go any lower lol

This drives me scatty. I'm still in the overweight range of BMI and am a 'neat' size 12 (I'm only 5 foot 4, so hardly dangerously thin or anything!) and I already have people saying 'don't lose too much now, I'd say you only need to lose another 5 pounds' etc etc... everyone's an expert!

deisemum · 11-07-2015 2:17pm

I think I'll start saving for a tummy tuck and if I do get all the weight off then I deserve it as I've so much to lose. I actually believe I'll get it off on this diet but that it will take time. It took time to put in on so it wont be gone in a short time.

Mars Bar · 11-07-2015 2:18pm

Vahevala wrote: »

No I am not, I did buy 3KG weights ages ago but find it hard enough lifting them lol.

You need to be doing weights to firm up the body so you can tighten that skin!

deisemum wrote: »

For those of you who have lost a lot of weight do you have much loose skin. I'll be 51 this month so skin isn't as elastic as a younger person so I've visions of losing a lot of weight and my excess stomach skin hanging down to my mid thighs and my arse warming the back of my knees plus the old bat wings swinging out for Ireland.

Mike Matthews from muscleforlife has done a good article about loose skin. I read it during the week myself as my skin on my arms is full of stretch marks and flabby!

http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-get-rid-of-loose-skin-after-weight-loss/

deisemum · 11-07-2015 2:20pm

dee_mc wrote: »

This drives me scatty. I'm still in the overweight range of BMI and am a 'neat' size 12 (I'm only 5 foot 4, so hardly dangerously thin or anything!) and I already have people saying 'don't lose too much now, I'd say you only need to lose another 5 pounds' etc etc... everyone's an expert!

Some people prefer having an overweight friend especially if you're heavier than them because it makes them feel better about themselves.

dee_mc · 11-07-2015 2:25pm

deisemum wrote: »

Some people prefer having an overweight friend especially if you're heavier than them because it makes them feel better about themselves.

Yep. I also think that when someone sees your transformation, they see that you look less like 'yourself' with every passing day, so you look 'wrong' to them. I just nod and smile anyway, I know where I'm going with this

Vahevala · 11-07-2015 2:41pm

I know that I will never have a perfect body, my body has been stretched so far and maybe no amount of exercise can repair that. I know that I have abused my body for more years than I care to remember. I just want to get to a point where I am completely happy with myself and to learn that this time, I will never go back to the person that I was.

To drop 7 top sizes and 7 trouser sizes is life changing for me

tickingclock · 11-07-2015 4:17pm

To drop 7 top sizes and 7 trouser sizes is life changing for me

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That one line as I read had a response of "WOW". That's incredible

StillThinking · 13-07-2015 12:40pm

Bit of a crappy weekend, had to take pain killers and all good intentions go out the window when I'm on my strong ones so I'm going to give SP a go for a couple of days, hopefully it'll show on the scales Thur

highly1111 · 13-07-2015 4:52pm

I'm really gutted. 2nd weigh in after first week on plan. My mum is 11 stone 2 and lost 5lbs. I'm over 16 stone and just lost 3.5. I'm gutted. Stuck to the plan completely. However instead of getting annoyed I'm going to just stick with it. Don't know where I went wrong. Just annoyed really as I would have thought my first week would show my biggest loss especially been so big and that's not the case. Anyway, it is what it is.

Dolbert · 13-07-2015 5:08pm

You lost 3.5lb in a week and you're wondering where you went wrong?

That's loads! I lost the same my first week and 12 weeks in I'm almost 2 stone down. Think of the bigger picture here, SW isn't a faddy diet where you lose half a stone in a week. It's essentially healthy eating with a support group, losses won't usually be dramatic but what you do get are the tools to keep it off. Hang in there.

I've had a great weekend galivanting around the country, I doubt I've lost anything but weeks like that will always come around and life is for living after all

Heyes · 13-07-2015 5:09pm

highly1111 wrote: »

I'm really gutted. 2nd weigh in after first week on plan. My mum is 11 stone 2 and lost 5lbs. I'm over 16 stone and just lost 3.5. I'm gutted. Stuck to the plan completely. However instead of getting annoyed I'm going to just stick with it. Don't know where I went wrong. Just annoyed really as I would have thought my first week would show my biggest loss especially been so big and that's not the case. Anyway, it is what it is.

Try not to be disheartned and really try not to compare against your mum, you both have different bodies and wont be the same. Sometimes it takes a week or two for the body to really kick in to the change, so give it a chance

A steady loss is always better than loosing loads, and remember (and yes i dont feel like this when i have a crap week) but any loss is good, your mum might only loose 1 pound this week and you may loose more. SW really does work, ive lost nearly 4 stone and thats without a massive effort so trust me it can work and will work for you

highly1111 · 13-07-2015 5:54pm

Thanks guys. I posted post weigh in but pre meeting and already I feel better. Amazing the difference an hour and a bit of support makes!

Penny Tration · 13-07-2015 6:06pm

deisemum wrote: »

Some people prefer having an overweight friend especially if you're heavier than them because it makes them feel better about themselves.

I experienced a nasty version of this.

At my biggest, I was 23 stone. I got down to 12. My friend of ten years didn't like that she was now bigger than me and that I got male attention on nights out. She resorted to calling me fat regularly in front of friends, or telling me the outfit I'd worn for a night out made my arse look huge. I ended up gaining again, to 15 stone. I'm very lucky in that even at 15 stone, I was only a size 14! Still smaller than her, so still got the fat comments. It's nearly a year since I've spoken to her, and she still regularly texts and fbs me, wondering why I've cut contact...

As for loose skin, I have some on my upper arms and stomach. I did a LOT of weight training while I was losing weight though (weight classes four times a week, going from lifting a 2.5lg kettle bell to doing exercises with two 16kg kettle bells!), which kept it to a minimum.

I've lost 20lbs since starting SW five weeks ago, and aim to lose another 3-4 stone by this time next year. I've already started on the weights to try minimize the loose skin. I've a load of kettle bells at home, thankfully, so I've just jumped back into it.

Penny Tration · 13-07-2015 6:09pm

highly1111 wrote: »

Thanks guys. I posted post weigh in but pre meeting and already I feel better. Amazing the difference an hour and a bit of support makes!

3.5lbs is fantastic, honestly! I had big losses (8lbs and 5lbs) my first two weeks, but am at a steady 1-2lbs since. This week I'll probably have a gain because I had two bad days, but you know what, it's all gonna take time and frankly, if I lose half a pound a week I'll still be happy once I keep it off.

Maintenance and sustaining your losses is the most important thing. A 3.5lb loss is fantastic, and once you keep it off, who cares how long it takes to hit target?

fionnghuala · 14-07-2015 8:11pm

Hi! It's been a while since I posted so I said I'd update ðŸ˜› Since my last post here I've been down 0.5Ibs one week and then another 2.5Ibs decrease. So all in, that's 6Ibs down and I'd love to get my half stone by my next weigh-in!

Might as well ask a question that's been gripping me all day- I had a Glenisk 0% fat strained greek style yogurt during the day. Is there a syn value for this? I've tried the app but there's nothing there ðŸ˜Ÿ I've attached the label... really hoping it's not too high in syns as it tastes like petit filous ðŸ˜‚

dee_mc · 14-07-2015 9:07pm

fionnghuala wrote: »

Hi! It's been a while since I posted so I said I'd update ðŸ˜› Since my last post here I've been down 0.5Ibs one week and then another 2.5Ibs decrease. So all in, that's 6Ibs down and I'd love to get my half stone by my next weigh-in!

Might as well ask a question that's been gripping me all day- I had a Glenisk 0% fat strained greek style yogurt during the day. Is there a syn value for this? I've tried the app but there's nothing there ðŸ˜Ÿ I've attached the label... really hoping it's not too high in syns as it tastes like petit filous ðŸ˜‚

Someone asked this back in May, and I think they worked out at 1 syn. I'm not sure if that was dependent on the flavour etc, but I remember whoever it was was afraid that they were 5 syns each but we all had a big 'phew' moment when they turned out to be just 1 syn!
Well done on the weight loss so far, you're doing great!

dee_mc · 14-07-2015 9:09pm

I weighed a day early today... in the evening instead of the morning... and I drank a lot of water today... can you hear me trying to justify it already? Up half a pound

But what harm, I've lost a lot the last few weeks and haven't been hungry this week so I'm neither surprised nor particularly disappointed!

m'lady · 14-07-2015 11:50pm

fionnghuala wrote: »

Hi! It's been a while since I posted so I said I'd update ðŸ˜› Since my last post here I've been down 0.5Ibs one week and then another 2.5Ibs decrease. So all in, that's 6Ibs down and I'd love to get my half stone by my next weigh-in!

Might as well ask a question that's been gripping me all day- I had a Glenisk 0% fat strained greek style yogurt during the day. Is there a syn value for this? I've tried the app but there's nothing there ðŸ˜Ÿ I've attached the label... really hoping it's not too high in syns as it tastes like petit filous ðŸ˜‚

I worked the rhubarb out to be 0.5 syns, only had one tonight, yummy and so filling!!

Penny Tration · 15-07-2015 8:56am

Just back from WI. didn't stay cause it's a busy day. Despite a very bad food week, two lbs down! Brings me to 22lbs over six weeks

andreac · 15-07-2015 9:03am

dee_mc wrote: »

I weighed a day early today... in the evening instead of the morning... and I drank a lot of water today... can you hear me trying to justify it already? Up half a pound
But what harm, I've lost a lot the last few weeks and haven't been hungry this week so I'm neither surprised nor particularly disappointed!

Id say if you had weighed in as normal in the mornings you would be down. I would be a lb to 2lbs heavier in the evening than i was in the morning, so dont worry too much.

Vahevala · 15-07-2015 9:08am

dee_mc wrote: »

I weighed a day early today... in the evening instead of the morning... and I drank a lot of water today... can you hear me trying to justify it already? Up half a pound
But what harm, I've lost a lot the last few weeks and haven't been hungry this week so I'm neither surprised nor particularly disappointed!

I try not and drink too much on WI days as that all adds fluid. Still you did weigh in a day early. Sorry to hear that though

mejulie805 · 15-07-2015 9:21am

Ah I've completely lost it! Up 2lb the last 2 weeks, getting further from my target (5.5lb now- closest I got was 1.5 away). I've something on every single weekend, and just can't get my head back in the game. Worried about weigh in tomorrow but I'm not one to avoid if I think I've done badly- not knowing would kill me! Another hectic weekend ahead of me (hen party) and I feel it's just slipping through my fingers!

andreac · 15-07-2015 9:34am

I think im going to take a break for a bit. Ive so much on and money is tight too at the mo with my wedding planning etc and im not totally focused either so prob wasting my money going.

Im concentrating on doing cleaner eating at the moment which is helping and going to the gym too so think ill just go with that for the moment and save my money for a few months.

Vahevala · 15-07-2015 11:15am

andreac wrote: »

I think im going to take a break for a bit. Ive so much on and money is tight too at the mo with my wedding planning etc and im not totally focused either so prob wasting my money going.

Im concentrating on doing cleaner eating at the moment which is helping and going to the gym too so think ill just go with that for the moment and save my money for a few months.

Hi Andrea,

Sorry to hear that, I have always enjoyed looking at your posts and seeing the updates, best of luck with the wedding planning & clean eating. How do you find the gym?

mejulie805 wrote: »

Ah I've completely lost it! Up 2lb the last 2 weeks, getting further from my target (5.5lb now- closest I got was 1.5 away). I've something on every single weekend, and just can't get my head back in the game. Worried about weigh in tomorrow but I'm not one to avoid if I think I've done badly- not knowing would kill me! Another hectic weekend ahead of me (hen party) and I feel it's just slipping through my fingers!

Sorry to hear that Julie.. you are not far away, just get all your parties out of the way and then you will be racing to target, eat well when you can and I am sure it will all fall into place... we have to live after all

tk123 · 15-07-2015 11:20am

I'm trying to change things up this week instead of having the same breakfast and lunch most days. I'm trying quinoa porridge so have gained back my hex b - it's so weird lol!!

andreac · 15-07-2015 11:36am

Vahevala wrote: »

Hi Andrea,

Sorry to hear that, I have always enjoyed looking at your posts and seeing the updates, best of luck with the wedding planning & clean eating. How do you find the gym?

Sorry to hear that Julie.. you are not far away, just get all your parties out of the way and then you will be racing to target, eat well when you can and I am sure it will all fall into place... we have to live after all

Thanks a mill. Thing is, i've been doing it for so long i know the plan inside out so im not worried in that sense, and its not because i've fallen off the wagon or anything. I do feel im paying money for something that i don't really need to do to be honest. I don't have a huge amount more to lose, maybe half a stone. Im totally clued in diet wise and im probably eating better now, now that im eating cleaner. Well i try to do that during the week as much as i can.
I know i def wont let myself go ever again and apart from the odd bad week here or there, or hols, im definitely in control of myself now.

I find the gym great for toning and inch loss, but i find it hard going in the summer with the heat and having so much on.

andreac · 15-07-2015 11:38am

tk123 wrote: »

I'm trying to change things up this week instead of having the same breakfast and lunch most days. I'm trying quinoa porridge so have gained back my hex b - it's so weird lol!!

What does that Quinoa stuff taste like?

Mars Bar · 15-07-2015 11:42am

andreac wrote: »

What does that Quinoa stuff taste like?

I don't think it has all that much of a taste which is why I always add a stock cube when I'm boiling it.

tk123 · 15-07-2015 12:12pm

Mars Bar wrote: »

I don't think it has all that much of a taste which is why I always add a stock cube when I'm boiling it.

I think it does have a taste.. but can't really describe it?

Mars Bar · 15-07-2015 12:33pm

tk123 wrote: »

I think it does have a taste.. but can't really describe it?

I've read that it has a nutty taste but I'm not sure if nutty is how I'd describe it.

Heyes · 15-07-2015 2:15pm

Weighed in last night, 3 and a half down, was delighted! Celebrated with a scone oopsy haha.

Have a lot on the next week or so, so will miss next weeks weight in, but hope to either maintain or loose another 2.5 as I will hit my next target of 4 stone whooohooooo

Monife · 15-07-2015 2:31pm

Was up a pound last night. It sucks that I can't have any sort of life without gaining weight. A couple of drinks or a slice of cake and I gain. When I am 100% perfect, I lose a pound if I am lucky. Going to keep plugging anyway but pretty disheartened.

Dodge · 15-07-2015 2:38pm

I'm back into it after a couple of weeks wobble. Lost a pound Monday but feel much more "up for it" this week. Going away in 3 weeks and want a half stone gone before then*

*will settle for 3 lbs

tk123 · 15-07-2015 2:45pm

Monife wrote: »

When I am 100% perfect, I lose a pound if I am lucky. Going to keep plugging anyway but pretty disheartened.

I'm losing one week out of 4 atm which is no fun. Hopefully changing things around will make a difference...if I have a loss on monday I'll be happy of course but still suspicious of what the following week will bring! :rolleyes:

Heyes · 15-07-2015 2:53pm

Monife wrote: »

Was up a pound last night. It sucks that I can't have any sort of life without gaining weight. A couple of drinks or a slice of cake and I gain. When I am 100% perfect, I lose a pound if I am lucky. Going to keep plugging anyway but pretty disheartened.

I was exactly the same for the last few weeks, nothing would move id be up half a lb down half a lb or nothing at all. I was getting increasingly frustrated by it - but the thing is when i sat down and thought about it yes I was having odd biscuit or sweets here and there and ignoring the fact you cant do that every day.

What i did was go back to how i was at the start, add a lot of variation to what i ate, drank tons of water and got moving - and i saw a loss this week. It is the only way - have a re look at how you ve been and take it from there.

m'lady · 15-07-2015 4:12pm

Hey does anybody know how many syns are in the new Ballygowan drinks in the can? I can't seem to be able to work it out on the app as it's a liquid..

neacy69 · 15-07-2015 4:13pm

m'lady wrote: »

Hey does anybody know how many syns are in the new Ballygowan drinks in the can? I can't seem to be able to work it out on the app as it's a liquid..

Kcals divided by 20

m'lady · 15-07-2015 4:45pm

neacy69 wrote: »

Kcals divided by 20

Thanks neacy, they are 23 kcals so 1.3 syns! Cheers

Dolbert · 15-07-2015 9:32pm

Another 1.5 down, and Slimmer of the Week again(!)

Eircom_Sucks · 16-07-2015 10:25am

how much have you lost in slimming world and how long did it take , if you want to put starting weight great , it will show others what can be done

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