The good news, the bad news and the bad news
Well, went to Rendlesham last night for my weigh in and the good news is that I am still well in ketosis despite ketostix the other day. Infact the stick was really quite dark but as I pointed out, I had been stuck in the car for over an hour so hadn't had a drink for ages plus I might have guessed I was still in as I am absolutely freezing cold in this office, brrrrrrr - I actually have goosebumps on my arms!! Also, I have lost weight. The bad news is that I only lost a pound and the other bad news is my waist and hip measurements were actually higher than 2 weeks ago when she last did them. So still stuck in the tens at 10 stone exactly and will never assume again that I will lose 2lbs minimum every week. Bummer. Reasons for rubbish results - oh, I can think of a thousand. As well as the two slightly naughty meals I had this week which included small amounts of things not in the brochure (the roast beef/steak on Sunday and the oil/bacon/cheese/pesto on Tuesday), I have been slacking on the water over the last couple of days as it was starting to make me feel uncomfortably full, still no sign of the painters although I still feel PMTish and bloated, the tikka powder for the chicken (and Marigold) contains salt which makes water retention worse AND I haven't had a poo in ages (far too much talk of poo and periods on this blog). At least it's a loss though, could be worse. It's not like I'd ever consider just giving up as I've come this far and I'm committed to it now. It's just disappointing and expensive as Liz and I decided there's absolutely no way I should go up to 1000 and should stay religiously on 790 - so 3 packs a day still AND the expense of the chicken and stuff. She says if I can't manage to control my constant excuses for going out for meals, even if I have been restrained for the most part, I will have to go back down to AAM to get these last pesky pounds off. No toffee bars again - nooooooo. Had to pick up a new range of bars - like the cranberry but they have been making me fart (bum references getting too much now!!), even picked up a peanut as thought I'd give it a go though not very keen on nuts. Going to have v virtuous steamed chicken and celery tonight and NOT the Indian I was suggesting to Graham we take Rach and Si to (they are visiting for the weekend). I was only going to have a chicken tandoori but accept that need to get head in non-treat land otherwise when back on carbs and wine, 'treats' will get out of hand so I need to take more control. Not sure whether I'm doing a really good job or a really crappy job so far as most of the focus in Cambridge I think is on SS and not much explanation of what to do when you are in my situation ie, BMI normal but wanting to slim down to a desired target. Still, it's all a learning experience and I'm still going in the right direction!!
Mentioned to Liz about becoming a CDC and she was really enthusiatic about it. She says that although there are a few in the area, one apparantly charge LL prices (which is incredible cheeky if you ask me) so that one's not too popular, she's got her hands full but still gets loads of referrals and needs someone to take them on and the other elderly woman who does it in the area really wants to retire soon. I said I'd think about it. I mean, for one thing, I wouldn't want to apply until I reach target weight (which at this rate may take ages), I need to settle into new job first plus I need to raise the capital for the initial packs and stuff. She was honest and said it doesn't get you much money but I told her I was quite passionate about this diet and like the idea of helping people out (I also admitted to 2 completely self-interested reasons also - that it would be easier to maintain and be v good experience on my CV). But I did explain that I wouldn't want to do more than 3 evenings a week and she said that how much you do is entirely up to you. She's going to look into it and let me know the procedure next week but as I said, I won't be thinking of doing it until the New Year probably. Oh, and she also pointed out that you can drive round to people's houses with the products which would be much better than people coming round (also a breech of contract re running businesses from home I think).
Lovin' the forum. Infact spending pretty much all day at work on it (whoops). Phone call yesterday from the YOI just asking if I'd heard anything yet re CRB form, which of course I haven't. Fingers crossed for next week or I'm gonna be mighty pissed off. The women behind me are doing my head in - all they talk about is childbirth, babies, diets, weight, food and how bad other people are. A bit worried though that have never worked really hard in any job I've had before, especially if there's the internet and I can slack off, and this will make new job really tough to start with. Still, at least it's something I actually want to do (allegedly).
Mentioned to Liz about becoming a CDC and she was really enthusiatic about it. She says that although there are a few in the area, one apparantly charge LL prices (which is incredible cheeky if you ask me) so that one's not too popular, she's got her hands full but still gets loads of referrals and needs someone to take them on and the other elderly woman who does it in the area really wants to retire soon. I said I'd think about it. I mean, for one thing, I wouldn't want to apply until I reach target weight (which at this rate may take ages), I need to settle into new job first plus I need to raise the capital for the initial packs and stuff. She was honest and said it doesn't get you much money but I told her I was quite passionate about this diet and like the idea of helping people out (I also admitted to 2 completely self-interested reasons also - that it would be easier to maintain and be v good experience on my CV). But I did explain that I wouldn't want to do more than 3 evenings a week and she said that how much you do is entirely up to you. She's going to look into it and let me know the procedure next week but as I said, I won't be thinking of doing it until the New Year probably. Oh, and she also pointed out that you can drive round to people's houses with the products which would be much better than people coming round (also a breech of contract re running businesses from home I think).
Lovin' the forum. Infact spending pretty much all day at work on it (whoops). Phone call yesterday from the YOI just asking if I'd heard anything yet re CRB form, which of course I haven't. Fingers crossed for next week or I'm gonna be mighty pissed off. The women behind me are doing my head in - all they talk about is childbirth, babies, diets, weight, food and how bad other people are. A bit worried though that have never worked really hard in any job I've had before, especially if there's the internet and I can slack off, and this will make new job really tough to start with. Still, at least it's something I actually want to do (allegedly).
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