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I’m happy to say that i have gone back to the weekly WW meetings (after more than 2 months absence) on Tuesday…. And you know what?? It felt good, really good!

The Coach didn’t recognize me which is probably a good thing, considering i haven’t been for so long but i was really happy to be there. Even the dreaded step on the scale was kind of ok, because i had  the feeling i was doing the right thing by going back there for help… The scale showed 97,5 kg (dressed and in shoes), that bummed me a little but it can only get better right?

Furthermore i got introduced to the “new” flexpoints plan (the europe one is probably completely different from the US plan)… From now on, we can choose from 18 different foods to eat “until you’re full” for a certain amount of points…. For example all you can eat potatoes for 4 points, topped with veggies and a piece of chicken or whatever. Kinda sweet me thinks especially when i’m having one of my “always hungry” days!

So, that was the best thing i’ve done in a long time. It took me quite some time to find the courage to go back there, but now i’m really happy i did.

Unfortunately i won’t make it to meeting this next Tuesday because i need to pack for China the next day. But i’ve promised myself to go back as soon as i’m back from my trip!

Right now i’m focusing on getting all the open stuff done before i leave on Wednesday, and feeling slightly overwhelmed by all there still is left to do. But i’m coping, and tomorrow afternoon after work i’m going for a run too, yeah

Time to go to bed now.

Oh no

First

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Then has anyone else noticed the recent Spam attacks here? They’re all about selling and buying cars, really strange comments!

Anyway, i dared to move my flabby self to the gym again for spinning first time this year! I’m so self-conscious lately, like i’m really scared i’ll get into other people’s ways in shops or at the gym because i’m so large. I never used to freak out that much about my size (well i have never been this large either ) but that makes me see that i must start shedding the lard now, because living like this is no fun! I feel like people look away when i’m around, maybe it’s just a feeling or maybe i’m just really irritating to the eye so they just don’t wanna see my puffy face. Oh dear i’m completely freaking out!!! The Hong Kong trip is approaching very fast, and i’m fantasizing about how to lose 15 pounds before i go… It’s been like this alot lately. I mean me being all motivated one week and then feeling all crappy the next one. When i booked the trip back in November i was really going to give it a 150 % of my will to stick to the Plan and shed a few pounds in order to feel more at ease with myself! Now it’s January 21st and i’m still 209 pounds and very unhappy!

 No point in moaning, right??? Yeah i know, it’s pathetic…. Well i’m proud to say i have been journalling the past 2 days (yey, what an accomplishment) and i intend to keep it up now! It really does help.

Tomorrow is Tuesday, it’s normally meeting day but i’m so scared to go back there and get actual proof (on paper) that i’ve been a failure these last couple of weeks, it makes me cringe! Hm but i guess i’ll have to face the mean meeting scale sooner or later? Hm crap!

Sorry for all the swearing, but i need to vent sometimes

This was today’s Garfield

That could actually have been one of my own theories, very funny anyway

Tomorrow begins day 1 of the sensational and neverending “getagripmoveyourassoffthecouchjournalandgototheweeklymeetings” action!!! I really need to be more strict with myself, because doing half things won’t do me any good. My jeans are strangling me, my face is all puffy and i’m not a happy babe anymore! I need to have the feeling that i’m in control of things, and that’s really not the case lately.

Hong Kong trip is in less than 2 weeks, and i’m already freaking out. What if i’m the fattest person in whole Hong Kong??? Because they’re all super skinny those Asians, i’m scared i’ll feel like freakin’ Godzilla only in China. Geez i’m freaking out completely, can you tell? Anyway i’m still very excited nonetheless…

That was it, just a quick one before i’m off to bed. Good night you lovelies!

Lovely Roni reviewed a book a while ago now (read more here) and i’ve found that review really interesting. So i went about and got the book myself, well not the exact same one actually but it’s still a Volumetrics book (this one! ).

It talks about bulking up your food in a way that makes you feel fuller on fewer calories. I think that’s really an important thing to learn, because when you’re full your satisfied and less tempted to snack on the bad stuff.

I’m about a third through the book right now, and i can only recommend it, it’s a good read and very informative!

The other book is Shauna’s The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl (i couldn’t wait until in 2 weeks ). I’m at page 30 already after only a day and it’s so touching and honest, i love it! It has already had me bursting out laughing and sniffing tears back, i cannot wait to read a few more pages before going to bed in a bit. It’s a must-get!!!!!!!!!

This is a new categorie. I’ve added this in order to do a little recap of the last 7 days… How did i do? Have i been exercising? How was i feeling? This is basically what it will be about

This week went fairly well, although i’m still not journaling i’m trying to make sensible food choices as often as possible (that is sooo hard somedays). I’m down 1 measly kilo, actually! But that might be because it’s the end of the periods so i’m de-bloating quite a bit. Tomorrow is Sunday, always a tricky day for me as i’m off work and in Winter i get quite bored on that day. I will try and go to the gym for a little workout, it’s already 1am and i’m not even remotely tired, so i might have some spare energy to get rid of me thinks

I need to start planning meals i think, i just leaves less space for bad choices… Because that’s really what it is about, right? Being able to decide for yourself what good and bad food is, and as long as i’m not able to do that spontaneously, planning in advance what i stick into my mouth might be of help.

Off to a new week then.

Oh fiiiiiiiiiinally!!!! I got a really nice surprise this morning in the mail. My very own copy of the lovely Dietgirl’s book has arrived at my little home. It’s THE most expected book of the year, well to me anyway and i’m so proud and excited to be holding it in my hands right now. I was actually going to wait until my trip to Hong Kong on the 30st to start reading it, but i don’t know if i’ll be able to wait for another 2 weeks…

Anyways, thumbs up to Shauna, that’s one helluv’an achievement. I hope she’ll sign my copy someday when i’m back in Scotland GO DG, woohoo!

…. and i need to whine about it a little, so bear with me, please!

I’m feeling miserable and my ovaries are literally killing me. I’m grumpy and acheing and to top all of it i have a huge spot in the middle of my face, argh! Oh man, i’m hating this end of week right now

I’m finally starting to feel better, and can actually breathe through my nose again now Mood has been improving too, but today is another drizzly day outside and i hate that…

Even though i have stepped on the scales a few minutes ago, which i’ve not done for over a month now, and they’ve showed what my way too tight jeans prove me everyday, my day will not be spoiled about that!!!! I’m positive it was just the thing i needed to get me up and kickin’ those flabby legs finally. I’m not proud to say that i’ve put on a good 3 kg of winterfat which puts me back to nearly 95-ish (kilos that is) but Mea Culpa, so this year i’m gonna stop feeling sorry and frustrated for myself like i used to, because that ain’t gonna help me

Soooo, with all this, busy day today, long one at work and i need to go to my parents’ home to get the remaining guinea pig and bring her back to my flat to stay with me….

That being all said (feeling even better now, it’s good to be honest with yourself sometimes) i need to get ready for work, so i’ll be checking in on the rest of you later! I wish you all a GREAT DAY

I’ve had a crappy week, you guys… Now really, lots of work and the flu still sticking to me like glue! I’m virtually e x h a u s t e d. Right now i’m typing this from my bed where it’s already past midnight (again) and i haven’t managed to lie down earlier.

Things are slightly hectic around here lately. There’s alot of stuff to be done before my trip to china in 3 weeks (gosh, only 3 weeks). Visa to be applied for, paperwork at the restaurant to be done, some stuff in the flat to be done too… Can anyone tell me why we don’t have 30 hour days yet??!!

Tomorrow, no today actually, is the start of a new week so i’m eager to see what that one is going to bring us.

Last week i only logged 2 exercise units, not much but still better than nothing, ey? I got a 40 mins run/walk and today i went walking in the woods for over an hour. I’m taking my antibiotics and other meds so that’ll hopefully get me back on my feet by end of next week :/

Soooo, that was it! On to a new week, guys!

I’m having a tough Start people! It’s not as easy as i thought it would be to get back moving after the holidays… I’m still struggling with the bronchitis of a month ago and went to the Doc this afternoon to get some antibiotics, because without them i’ll never get rid of the nasty thing.

Have been running ONCE sofar, and that was yesterday and only for 40 minutes (there was a lot of walking in between)! Will try and go to the gym tomorrow for an indoor workout, it’s just too cold and slippery outside.

Foodwise it’s been ok, have not been counting everything but have not been eating excessively, not really that hungry after all the food of last week. But i need to start logging food again, have not done that in ages and it does help!

One of my 2 guinea pigs died today, it got incredibly sick and wouldn’t eat anymore so the vet gave her a shot, that’s really sad! I’ve had them for over 5 years now and the other one is alone now… that was slightly off topic but i thought i would share that with you guys.

Gotta go now, am having dinner with my hongkong friend and others…..

Happy New Year Ladies (and Gents maybe). I hope you all had a good start into the new year?

I’m feeling slightly hung-over on too much food this morning, excellent predisposition for a good start We had Raclette yesterday with 4 friends, so it was just a little party for me… but we had a good time, definitely!

So this is the first day of my 3-month Goals-list and Swizzle’s Excercise Challenge Sooooooooooo, Excercise definitely starts tomorrow as i’ll be gone visiting family today (although i might get quite a few steps in like that ) but goals-list is on from NOW!!!! And my current state of mind is focused and determined!

How about you, how are you feeling today on the 01/01/2008?