Day 13 - 16 (Weekend in Eddy)

Been a busy weekend but had a fab time. Friday night we went to Claire's which was good fun then Saturday we were supposed to be going to a Ruby Wedding party however we decided to go to Edinburgh to see our friends who live up there at the last minute and stayed Saturday and Sunday, had a fab time and really enjoyed ourselves. Yesterday we came home about lunch time and just chilled out for the rest of the day.
Diet wise, the weekend has been really, really hard, however not a scrap of food past my lips. When I think about how much I would have eaten it is scary.
Friday night - chinese
Sat morning - bacon sandwich
Sat lunchtime - mcdonalds
Sat night - pizza
Sun morning - cooked breakfast
Sunday lunchtime - chicken burger and chips
Sunday night - pizza and chips
So looking at it like that it is ridiculous how many calories I would have consumed so I'm giving myself a big pat on the back. As I said though it was really hard. Had a drink over the weekend but stuck to vodka and diet coke so have been fine.
So, it's Tuesday today and I'm off this week which is nice, didn't get up until 10am and the sun is shining, think I might cut the grass as it's such a lovely day then sit in the garden.
Here are some picture of the weekend :0)

Day 11 - 12 Weigh Day!!!

Yesterday was quite uneventful, apart from finding out who had won American Idol and who got kicked out of Apprentice and I hadn't watched either of them :0( That's the news for you.
Feeling good still just find evenings difficult but just need to get over it. It's more habit I think but I do get pains in my stomach by bed time. Got loads on at work today so really should be cracking on but hey ho. Going to get weighed at 1.30pm so will let you know later how I got on, fingers crossed.

It's my last day at work today then I'm off all next week, can't wait however I think it will still be quite difficult being at home all day and being on the diet, just have to keep myself busy me thinks. Going to Claire's tonight which I'm looking forward to and poor soul she's been in hospital for a little op so GET WELL SOON CLAIRE BA. Going to a friends parent's Ruby wedding anniversary tomorrow night then no plans as yet for Sunday. I had intended to go to Whitley Bay on Monday but changed my mind, not only am I not really in the fettle I don't think a day on the drink would do me much good.
Going to go shopping next week and may purchase some bits and pieces for our party, getting very excited about that. Sad I know but it is only 15 weeks away.
Elise is away to her dad's tomorrow and Sunday night so we're child free as from tomorrow night, sounds good but to be honest when we are in the house it is awful, the house is just too quiet. Mr chef man is in the kitchen cooking again today and it smells bloody lovely, think it's sausage rolls and scones. Bah.
Just back from being weighed and have lost another 4lbs so that takes me to 8.5lbs in 12 days, so on track for 3 stone for September. My CDC is away next week therefore my next weigh day will not be until Friday 5th May. I'm going to try and not get weighed between now and then as her scales may be different and it will be a good boost after two weeks. Got some bars this week as I'm sick of fluid so had one for dinner which was nice, only going to have one every other day though. Also the only soups which I can stomach at the minute are chicken and mushroom and thai chilli the others just turn my stomach so I'm a bit limited at the mo.
Anyhoo better get on with some work.
:o)

Day 10 yippeee!!!!!

It's finally here day ten, don't know why I think of day 10 as being a big deal? I think it maybe because Claire once told me something along the lines of if you do something every day for 10 days it becomes a habit. Something like that anyway. So I'm hoping my CD is now a habit, don't know about that like.

So feeling good again today however I struggled a bit last night, don't know why but just felt hungry, I do think though that it was psychological hunger not physical. Back to normal today though :0) I think it's just those little hurdles you need to get over as it would have been so easy to just eat something but it certainly wouldn't compare to how bad I would feel afterwards. So onwards and downwards????
Had a bit of a disaster with my shake this morning mixed it together then tipped it into the blender but stupidly forgot to close the tap so out it started pouring, so breakfast was a bit of a half glass. Lol!
All sorted for my birthday trip away, have booked a table for the Saturday night and have booked mine and Dave's room, have emailed everyone with the details so that is all sorted. Next thing is our holiday which the dates are still continually changing.
Got uni tonight so will be leaving work at 4.30 to meet up with a few fellow students to go over our presentation which we have to present in a few weeks as part of our module. Don't really mind this one as have done loads of research so kind of know what I'll be talking about.
Didn't get to watch prison break last night as went to bed with Elise at 9 as Dave was writing reports and I was feeling hungry. I did intend to stay awake and read until he came to bed to start watching it but fell asleep, but on the plus side had a great nights sleep. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Thanks Mercury for your comment, knowing you're reading is support engough. x x

Day 9

Day 9 already, my small goals were day 3, 7 and 10, so can't believe it will be day 10 tomorrow. Last night was pretty quiet, got in and did some house work but apart from that not a lot. Been busy on the internet 1, looking for holidays but having a nightmare due to the fact that we can't decide when to go, it's either going to be August before our party in September but it is working out nearly double the price. We had wanted to go after the party but Elise and Liam start middle school therefore can't take them out of school then. the other date we had thought about was October but it means Dave will miss nearly two weeks of school, so, really don't know what to do about that and to be honest I'm now sick of looking. Humph.
Also I've been trying to sort the list out for out party, my 30th and Dave's 40th. We are having a party at the White House in Ashington on the 4th September, so, just need to get numbers sorted, the room holds 150 comfortably however there is another bar which people could spill into as I have 170 people on the list so far. Hmmmm. Anyway, buffet, room and disco booked. Been looking at invites last night as all I wasnt is a suitable template and then I will print them myself but it is not working out so easy, they are all rubbish free ones I am finding so any ideas would be welcomed. Another think I'm trying to sort is a night away on the Saturday 5th (my actual 30th) the night after our party. Just us and a few family are going to go and stay away somewhere and have a nice meal. We have been to the Cook and Barker a few times and had dinner then drinks and all just stayed over however the last few times it hasn't been too good, so, been looking for a suitable place, again any ideas would be welcome. We don't want to go too far away and I think I would prefer more of a restaurant with accommodation rather than a hall as the majority will have weddings on.
So, that's what I've been up to. As far as the diet goes it's going really well, still 100% SS, tested yesterday and I am well and truly in ketosis, the stick was bright red. I am starting to feel a little bit of a difference on my trousers, definitely not as tight.
Going to start and watch prison break tonight, so looking forward to that, I much prefer to watch things like that as a set rather than waiting for each week and season to come. Actually thinking about it last time I did CD I watched 3 seasons of Lost which I adored.
Ta ta for now, may blog later.

Day 7 - 8

Monday morning already, can't believe how fast the weekend has gone. Well I survived it at least without falling off the wagon. Went to town Saturday night as planned and had a great night. Just drank single vodka's and diet coke with the odd pint of water slipped in here and there. Had my lunch soup before I left and took a shake with me to have at some point. Ended up going back to Claire and Chirs' so got back there and had my last shake, had a great night and eventually got to bed at about 3'o clock.
Woke up yesterday morning feeling surprisingly well, just drank extra water. I did find yesterday quite difficult as Sunday would normally consist of going to marma's for Sundays dinner then maybe a takeaway later on. Hmmm, think this maybe why I'm where I am today. So instead I did some washing and a bit of house work then we had a little snooze in the afternoon as Elise was still away at her dad's it was lovely, so we woke up all refreshed.
I'm reading the new Jackie Collins book at the minute which is quite good and Claire has given me some other books so that should keep me busy for a while. Also going to start watching season 1 of Prison Break.
Elise came home at six, so bath and supper for her then we were all in bed for 8.30pm. I watched 27 dresses which was OK, I think I must have been asleep for 10ish so had a great nights sleep and therefore I'm feeling full of beans this morning.
Pretty quiet week this week, got uni on Wednesday and a few meetings but that is it. I'm off all next week as it is half term and bank holiday on Monday, so looking forward to that.
Had chocolate mint shake for breakfast which was nice, the bloody chef is doing buffet for this afternoon's buffet so all I can smell is lovely things coming from the kitchen. :o( Think I may need to move offices.
Thanks girlies for your comments, it really keeps me going :0)

Day 6

Well, last night went well. Went over to Cerrie and Mickey's and had a small few vodkas, kept having water and coke in between though so was fine. Felt fine this morning and have had loads of energy.
Just a quick post today as going out in Newcastle for Chris' 30th. So everything is still good and I'll catch up tomorrow.
Off to get ready now.
M x

Day 5, Bacon sandwich blues :o(

Day 5 get in, felt fine again this morning, don't seem to have had the no carb feeling this time. Maybe it's cos I'm fatter. Hmmmm, I wonder.
Anyway, feeling good and go and get weighed at 1.15pm. Although it has been tough considering our new chef at work who started on Monday (same day as I started my diet) decided to give the staff bacon sandwiches to sample this morning therefore the whole building smells of bacon, and unfortunately my office is just opposite the kitchen. I have to say though I'm not hungry now at all, although I did have pains in my stomach last night in bed. Just need to remember it is all psychological from now on in.
It has gone really dark outside and looks like rain, apparently this is going to be it for the weekend. Oh joy. Anyway I will let you know how I get on at weigh in.

I'm back, been to get weighed and have lost 4 1/2 lbs. Not bad for 4 and a half days. I'm hoping next Friday will be a bigger weight loss as I will have been on it longer. It's 3.30pm and I'm just having my lunch soup (mushroom). It is pouring of rain so not looking great for the weekend. Finish work at 4.30 then off to Asda to buy a new book and I think I'll treat myself to a bunch of flowers. House work is all done for the weekend as Dave did it on Wednesday night when I was at Uni so nothing to do in the house this weekend which is lovely. Garden also done, just in time before the rain came.
Ta ta for now. x

Day 4

Today started a bit hectic as had to be in Sunderland for 9.45, had to drop into work first and have never been to this office in Sunderland so had no idea how to get there. Had my banana shake before I left. Mickey lent me his sat nav so that got me there however couldn't find anywhere to park nearby at first but found somewhere eventually.
The meeting was fine but when lunch came it was a bit awkward as had to start explaining to people why I wasn't eating, it wasn't even as if I could really disappear for an hour as we had to "discuss" issues over lunch anyway, managed to find a mug as appose to a pathetic tea cup and mixed my soup with luke warm water out of the silver water dispenser. A few people asked about it and I was quite vague and didn't really go in depth but everyone was interested but I couldn't really be bothered to explain.
Got home about 4.30 so missed the traffic which was nice. Felt pretty rubbish when I got in, Dave was cutting the grass as it was lovely outside, I had a cup of black tea and tried to get some more water into me as had only managed about 1litre at the meeting. I still didn't feel any better so went and lay on the bed (fresh bedding) mmm, and read my book for an hour and fell asleep. When I woke up I felt much better and came and had my last soup. Need to try and drink more water tonight.
Elise is sitting next to me watching me type and she said she is interested in writing a blog so will let you know.
Going to watch American Idol now, woo hoo, (Adam to win). Then Katie and Peter, my word the drama, I wonder if they really have split up?? It will be a shame if they have they have 3 lovely children.
Off now, toodle pip x

Day 3

Woke up this morning feeling pretty good, last time I did Cambridge day 3 was evil and I felt horrendous. Had my porridge at work and had a pretty uneventful morning. Went home at lunch time and realised what a gorgeous day it was, far too nice to be at work. Going to uni tonight to get the feedback from my finance assessment which I did last week so fingers crossed for that.
Doing pretty well on the water front, drinking about 4 litres a day so still pittling for England. Decided not to have my last soup until I get in from uni which will be about 9 o clock so hopefully I will hold out until then. Apprentice is on tonight so got that to look forward to (sad I know).
Already I am thinking about the weekend, normally a Friday night would consist of takeaway or alcohol or both, however, Friday is going to be pretty boring.
Got a meeting in Sunderland tomorrow which is going to be a pain in the butt as everyone will be having buffet, that won't bother me so much it's having to either disappear discretely or explain the diet which I can't really be bothered with the "oh my god" comments.
Looking forward to Saturday as it's my cousin's hubby's 30th party. The majority are going for food in the afternoon then for drinks later. Me and Dave are just meeting up afterwards as I don't think I'm strong enough to sit through a meal yet. In two minds whether to take the car or just get a lift and have a few vodka, soda and lime's. Hmmm we shall see.
Anyhoo better finish off here and then off to uni.
Ta ta for now. x
Just back from Uni and got my finance results, got 68% which I am quite pleased with as numbers are never going to be my strong point. Anything over 40% is a pass so I'm in the clear. Just need to get over my presentation in two weeks time and that is Year 1 over. yay.

Day 2

Well I've survived my first day without any mishaps or murdering anyone. Woke up this morning feeling quite good, got to work and had my porridge which made me feel quite sick but hey ho. I've got the board meeting to minute this morning which isn't great as it does tend to go on a bit and I don't feel like I've got the most amazing concentration skills this morning. Going to struggle to drink the water today as really can't be leaving the meeting every two minutes.
Here are the pics I mentioned yesterday.

Day 1

Well today is day one of my CD. Went on Friday to see my Camridge Cousellor. She is lovely, she is called Paula and is the same lady as last time. I got weighed and was gutted to see I have put 3 stone and 4lb on since I lost my weight last time. However I do think that at least 2 stone is contributed by stopping smoking. I have been stopped smoking for over a year now therefore I think it's time I did something about the weight gain. Anyway, so out I came armed with my replacement food for the next week. Since going last time they now do porridge which will be better than just shakes and soup.
So, Friday night we had Marc, Jill, Lewis and the kids over and had a few drinks in the house. Then Saturday Elise got picked up and went to her dad's at lunch time. Me and Dave ended up going to Wooler on Saturday night and stayed at Rossco's house. Had a great night laughed a lot at Dave and Ross as they are like a double act when they start. I have to say I was very impressed with Helen (a friend of Ross') and Ross' efforts at a session. Helen had gone out on Friday at 1pm and hadn't slept at all Friday night then gone to work Saturday then straight back out Sat night and I couldn't believe when I got up on Sunday morning at 11am they were still sitting there drinking. I think I would be dead if I had attempted that but she was still completely fine. She is a legend. LOL!!
Then it was off to mama's for Sundays dinner which was fab then home for a lazy afternoon. Elise came home at about 5 and was desperate to go to the shows which are in Ashington until today. So off we went. We went on the Waltzer first which was fine and after a walk round having won an inflatable hammer and "another" gold fish she decided she wanted to go on this other ride which was similar to a waltzer but it turned on it's side and looked pretty scary. So me and Elise got on the ride as there is no way in the world Dave will go on as he thinks they are unsafe. So on we got and the man came and took our money and pushed down our bar which was squashing me to death but no where near Elise as she is somewhat smaller than me. Hmmmm. So the ride was just getting going and Elise says, mam I don't think it's safe I want to get off, and I'm like oh dear can't get off now. So I'm starting to panic but being a mother and all tells her it will be fine and starts giving it woo hoo. After a few seconds she is OK and starts kind of enjoying it, but it was horrendous I thought we were going to die, her legs were slipping to the side so I had mine wrapped around hers and kept my eyes scrunched shut for the whole ride, it was evil.
When we got off we were both shaking, it was hilarious. She said mam it was awful I could have sweared. LOL!! No more rides for us for a while. Bah.
So, it's Monday and I've had two glasses of water and a black coffee, I've decided I will have my breakfast (porridge) at lunch time then a soup when I get in from work, then one later on in the night as night times are when I struggle. I will probably post tongight when I get in and I'll put a picture up of me and Leesco on the Waltzer. Bye bye for now.