The Secret Diary of a Female Dieter

In response to:My husband is a shit

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:26:15 +0100

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In response to:Through the pain barrier

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:31:42 +0100

It's true though, the more you do it, the easier it seems. Good for you.

In response to:Scales schmales...

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:05:00 +0100

Certainly will. Thanks for the advice - let you know how I get on. :)

In response to:Scales schmales...

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:25:54 +0100

Ooh good luck! Don't be put off by the horror that is the treadmill...

Try something different every time you go, and give yourself a goal - e.g. I have been trying each time to reduce my 1000 metre row time, and I keep a little record. Gives you something to work toward.

And depending on your gym, check out some of the classes - most of them are pretty dull I find, but things like spinning and circuits are great.

In response to:Scales schmales...

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:48:15 +0100

I have joined the gym now too. Any advice for a gym virgin?

In response to:Training hard

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:13:33 +0100

All is going ok, i have boxed all my life and only stopped teaching it 3 years ago. i hold 2nd Dan Karate, 2nd Dan Kickboxing and too many years of amatuer and sport boxing. My lad still beat he crap out of me though but its all very therapuetic.

hope all is going well for you too, i lost another 3 lbs last week which is coool

In response to:Britney and the Snake

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:41:31 +0100

Aww, thanks!

In all honesty I don't think my husband would mind if I had a body like Britney (well, like she used to anyway...)

He's a sweetheart and always tells me when I look great and that he loves the way I look, but I know I can do better!

In response to:Training hard

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:36:32 +0100

How's the boxing going?

I had a really hard training session on Thursday. I'm learning Muay Thai and the kick combinations we were practising totally killed me! It's so addictive though...I just love it...and my new gloves arrived from Thailand last week...woohoo!

In response to:Four weeks in...

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:49:47 +0100

Just call him when its more convenient!!!!!!!!

In response to:Britney and the Snake

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:57:43 +0100

No need to aim for this, you look etter than that as it is

Aim for making yourself feel good

What does hubby think?

In response to:Training hard

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:53:52 +0100

I am back to Boxing this week, unfortunately its sparring with a pro so i will get most exercise from running away

In response to:For no apparent reason...

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:52:16 +0100

Well i have eaten chocolate and crisps like they are going out of fashion this weekend, I blame the Guiness :D

Who knows why we do it, i think i suffer from whats called emotional eating, which i wouldn't mind, its the beating myself up afterwards that does the damage

the whole, 'well you blew it now, might as well have kebab and chips now you fat bar steward' really does my nut in

Trick is CCL don't let the guilt get to you, i think thats more damaging than the original naughtiness

Don't let the bastards get you down

H xx

In response to:For no apparent reason...

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:34:41 +0100

Little voice sit on your shoulder . . go on, you know you want it :))

The thing I've tried to do and it's helped me at least, is to imagine how I'd feel "if" I eat what I needn't or shouldn't.

It has stopped me a couple of times. Like you say once you've eaten sometimes you really wish you hadn't. It's habit, I can so I will kinda thing.

:)

In response to:For no apparent reason...

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:28:45 +0100

Let's hope so! It's amazing how the 'second brain' can take over and make you do things your sensible self KNOWS are bad...

In response to:For no apparent reason...

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:16:21 +0100

Who hasn't done that when we're trying to eat better.

I know I have. One bad day isn't the end of the world, well that's what I was told :))

It's true though.

In response to:Resuscitation

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:16:49 +0100

Thanks! x

In response to:Resuscitation

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:44:35 +0100

mmm, it's OK. The soundtrack isn't as good as I had hoped it would be and some of the 'boxing' moves are a bit questionable but I certainly worked up a sweat and ached the day after so it must have done some good!

I think the original Ministry of Sound DVD is better, can't remember the name but they're all on Amazon.

In response to:Resuscitation

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:35:49 +0100

Is that exercise video good? I'm getting bored of mine so looking at new ones :)

In response to:Resuscitation

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:57:49 +0100

Thanks Discobod, you're so right. About a month ago I started doing a lot of these things, like

- walking up all the escalators on the Tube,
- walking to and from the Tube in the morning rather than getting the bus
- going for a walk at lunchtime (on the days when I don't have time to get to the gym during the working day)

I'd take the stairs at work too, only I work on level 36 so it would take me all day :)

In response to:Resuscitation

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:44:21 +0100

easy tips to help you on your way

eating food is only a small part of your goals

try changing the way you do other everyday things

walk up stairs (dont use lifts or escalators)

go for a walk in the park (who needs expensive gyms?)

you will be surprised jus by very slight changes how much better you will feel - good luck

In response to:Body wastage

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:28:31 +0100

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In response to:Social gatherings

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 19:04:37 +0100

January's tough huh?! I've got my 'skinny wardrobe' all primed and ready for action once I've dropped the lard - Christmas was really a killer, just one more mince pie etc...!

In response to:Social gatherings

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 18:52:01 +0100

This entry made me laugh! aww i feel your pain with the weight loss..i have a weakness for all the nice treats at christmas..its now the season of endless diets!!
im sure you'll do great though!
xx

In response to:On the tube

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 17:57:44 +0100

I've found the whole week hard ... monday monday ... fresh start. I should do something like you and blog about it, it may keep me focused and on track !!!

Well done you for sticking with it ... must make sure you eat enough though, especially if you're exercising too.

In response to:Diet noises

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 22:11:35 +0100

wel done you! Wish i could cook things like that im not very good really

In response to:Phew!

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:10:04 +0100

same with my stomach i hate it! You had alot of a better day eating than me we finished off a few last chocs but not many just little mini one!

In response to:Day 1 of the Spartan Regime

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:56:00 +0100

Good Luck!!

Will keep checking back to see how your doing im sure you will do great

In response to:Day 1 of the Spartan Regime

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 19:14:37 +0100

And standing up straight!

Boy am I looking forward to fitting into my clothes again (and shopping for more, obviously...)

In response to:Day 1 of the Spartan Regime

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 19:11:21 +0100

Thank you ... and you as well !

Oh yummy ... peppermint tea ... why do we do it ?

I have a friend, she's a size 16 and she looks bloody gorgeous ... happy in her own skin. She says its amazing how many pounds you lose by smiling!

In response to:Day 1 of the Spartan Regime

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 18:59:17 +0100

I'm on the peppermint tea, joy...and like you say lots of water..

Good luck for tomorrow!