Day 32

What a flipping day. Dave rang me this morning to tell me that the exhaust had fallen off the car, great, so my boss said that I could borrow hers to go and pick him up and take him to school. So, off I went to get him from home. I nipped in to go to the loo and when we got back in the car the car wouldn't start. I couldn't believe it. It's bad enough your own car not working but when it is someone elses, it is even worse. I ended up having to get someone else from work to come and pick Dave up whilst I waited for roadside recovery. What a disaster, and to top it all off I turned up today. Great.
On a lighter note, feeling in a good mood, and diet going really well. Got in from work tonight and saw my cousin Claire which was nice as haven't seen her since her hols. She looks fantastic, still doing great on her diet (nearly 3 stone lost) and really brown (v jealous). Thursday night again means swimming for Elise so off we went to the Leisure Centre. Fun, fun. Rachael and Jodie have been round as they are going on holiday on Monday so Rachael wanted to borrow some clothes.
Cerrie and Mickey are staying tonight as the saga continues with the car and Dave is borrowing Cerrie's car tomorrow and dropping her off at work. Marma is having to pick me and the kids up.
I have had 70g of quorn, 1tbs of lettuce and 1tbs of cucumber for tea, which was really nice. Me and Cerrie have been trying holiday clothes on tonight which was quite exciting apart from the fact that most of the clothes were size 12's my god it just shows me how far I still have to go, which in a way is a good thing because a lot of the clothes I am wearing at the moment are too big which makes you feel really good and comfortable, however as soon as you put something on that is too tight you feel totally different.
Going to Cerrie and Mickey's tomorrow night and Jugs (aka Jugsy, Jo, Joanna) is coming over then Saturday the car is getting fixed and Saturday night me and Dave are going to Bubbles to see Tony (my friend from works son) play in his band. Also another thing I have vowed to do for the last god knows how many weeks is weed the front of the house. (Sheila you would be disgusted). Anyway, looking forward to another weekend, it is amazing how fast they are coming around.
I have attached a few pictures of little Lola and the kids in their swimming gear. Oh and a nice one of Lola’s stitches. Lol

Day 31

Well Lola is home. Bless her little heart, it is so lovely having her back. She is back to her normal self mooching around the place. My goodness what is going on with the weather it is horrendous. Went to bed early last night as I did end up getting away early from college it was lovely, watched Big Bro in bed. I have to say I hate Charley. She is an absolute moron. However I can sympathise with the cigarette situation. Woke up this morning and Lola was sitting in our on suite sink looking at me it was hilarious.
Don't know if I mentioned my scan but I went for my scan (ovary scan) on Monday. It went fine and I go back on Friday morning to find out the results so at least we are getting somewhere. It is quite daunting actually the fact that we are in the process of getting pregnant (hopefully) where as if you try and it just happens even though it is planned it is kind of different where I feel this is more definite as they will give me something to make me ovulate therefore the chances are likely to be higher. I sometimes think my god am I mad. Elise is so self sufficient and grown up and the thought of doing it all again is frightening, however on the other hand I want nothing more.
Seeing as it was our 2nd anniversary on Sunday I thought I would post some pictures of our big day. I am really starting to see a difference when I look back at pictures and in a way I really wish I had done this diet before I got married but then again regardless of my weight it was the most perfect day of my life so I am just grateful of that. I keep saying to my dad that I want to do it again, (with Dave of course) can't understand why but he isn't up for it. Hmmm, may have something to do with the cost. Lol.
Been spinning tonight it was great, really enjoyed it even though the woman is evil and really fit. Had my shake, soup and bar today then had 2oz chicken and 2 tablespoons of broccoli when I got in. It feels great to be able to eat. I have been having it on a tea plate and I think in the future I should always eat off a smaller plate even when I am not on the diet as it definitely helps. Particularly considering the size of our dinner plates, they are like wheel trims.
Oh by the way as you may have noticed I have changed my blog template however it comes out a bit funny on Dave's mac but fine at work so if any one is seeing it a bit higgledy piggledy let me know.
Thank you everyone for your comments they are really keeping me going.

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Day 30

Haven't updated my blog for a while and just don't know where the time has gone. Got weighed on Saturday and lost another 4.8lbs. Was pleased with that so that gives me a grand total of 13.8lbs since starting CD. Spoke to my CDC about the add a meal week and she said I should definitely do it even if it is just for a couple of the nights. Last night I had 50g chicken and two table spoons of broccoli. It was bizarre.
Lola is coming home today. She had her operation yesterday and is fine. She will stay with us for 10 days before she has to go back and have her stitches out. Can't wait to see her we have all really missed her.
Got college tonight. Have had my last exam so it is all course work from now so hopefully shouldn't be there too long.

M x

Day 25

Went spinning last night which was really hard work. The girl taking the class was relentless but I have to admit I felt great when I had finished. Had quite a quiet day at work which has made the day drag.
It was Elise's swimming night tonight and she has received her first reward yeah hey, she got her first badge and a certificate. She is doing really well, she only has two more lessons left until our holiday so fingers crossed she should be swimming great by then.
Had strawberry shake for breakfast which I now love and is my favourite then had a malt toffee bar for dinner which was ok. I am back to not being hungry at all and it is bothering me less and less not eating, I think the only time that it gets to me is when it is a social occasion but I keep telling myself that however bad I feel for the hour or so is no where near as bad as I would feel if I had something to eat. Next week is add a meal week which consists of me having one meal a day as well as my two shakes. This will be 3oz chicken and two table spoons of green veg. I am feeling a bit apprehensive actually what with my holidays being so close and also I am sure it will feel weird eating again after 4 weeks, I just hope I will be able to get straight back to Sole Sourcing (no food) the week after. Apparently the amount I will be eating will not knock me out of ketosis though so fingers crossed.
Thanks Aunty P and Alan for your comments. I am trying to sort out a ticker for my blog and promise I will sort some photos out.
Watching Big Bro at the moment. It is mental. Naughty Emily eh. Idiots.

Friday tomorrow whoppee

Night night

M x

Day 23 (Happy Birthday Dad)

Today has been quite a good day however I have felt quite hungry for some reason. Don't know why as I am still in ketosis and still haven't eaten a thing. I don't know whether it is just mental hunger but I feel like my stomach has definitely been rumbling. Anyway haven't fallen off the wagon.
I have officially taken off my wedding ring. No me and Dave aren't splitting up my wedding ring is too big. I lost it last night, it has been loose for the last week or so but I kind of put it down to my hands being cold all of the time. Anyway, last night when I was finishing my jigsaw (whoppee) I noticed that it wasn't on my finger. I was frantic. After a few minutes of running around the house like a looney and shouting for Dave to come and help me look, I found it. However I found it in the most bizarre place, in my bra. I have no idea how the heck it got there the only thing I can think was that I had an itch. Hmmm. So, panic over I found it. I have decided to take it off so it is sitting on top of the piano until I decide whether to have it re sized or get a new one. I have replaced it with my engagement ring though which was too tight yey.
Went to the Block and Tackle tonight before college as it is my dads birthday today. I left Dave and Elise there to have their tea whilst I went off to have my final exam, I am so pleased it is nearly finished only 6 weeks of course work left then I am free on a Tuesday night. Got finished quite early so went back to pick Dave and Elise up, just in time for pudding. Great. Had a black coffee while I waited which was nice. Elise ended up asking if she could stay at Liams tonight and after much pleading off she went.
Just watched CrimeWatch which was awful and now going to watch Big Bro, mind it is so irritating you just have to keep watching. I hate most of them already.

And here it is the finished product. Ta Da. The Jigsaw.

M x

Day 22

My goodness, I have no idea where the weekend has gone, it has absolutely flown. Well, I got weighed on Saturday and lost 4lbs, I was pleased with that and feel like it is finally paying off so that is a total of 9lbs. I spent the rest of the afternoon shopping then I went to a wedding on Saturday night with Cerrie as Dave had all the boys down from Wooler. We met up with them later on and ended up staying out until after 2am.
Mam had a BBQ for dinner on Sunday which looked absolutely fab, still haven't given in to temptation though. Watched The Prestige on dvd last night, I thought it was ok, a little slow, but Dave enjoyed it. For some reason I was really hungry last night, I think it was probably just as it was Sunday and not much happening.
So, back at work today Dave is picking me up for my dinner and we are going up the street. Going to go swimming tonight straight from work as I haven't done any exercise for ages. It's my dads birthday on Tuesday and we are supposed to be going for a meal which would have been hard but I have to go to college as it happens so will have to miss it, Dave is still going to take Elise though.
Going to make Dave's tea tonight he never expects it but I actually quite miss cooking. Even though it is only Monday I can't help thinking about the weekend. We are going to my cousin Emma's barbecue on Saturday afernoon / night, which is another little hurdle, and also it is our wedding anniversary on Sunday and we would have been going away back to Longhirst Hall where we got married, but I told Dave not to book it as I think it would be too much temptation to eat and drink. So, don't know what we are going to do on Sunday yet.
Dave spoke to his mam this morning and she has had Lola back to the vets, the vet has said that she is definitely loads better and she would like her to carry on taking the anti biotics for another 5 days and then hopefully she should be able to have her operation after that. It is weird not having her at home, we really miss her.
Just been thinking only 23 days until our holiday and I have been on the CD for 22 days wow, it has totally flown.

M X

Day 19

What a lovely day it is today, I am currently looking out of the window from my office at work and it looks so lovely and sunny. I left Dave this morning with Elise and her friend Robyn having lots of fun. Dave is going to do the garden which will be a good job done then our Liam is going over to join them, I am sure they will keep him very busy today.
Feeling like I have lost weight today, saying that it is weigh day tomorrow so I should shut up as god knows what the scales will say but will try not to be disappointed as I can definitely tell my clothes are a lot looser.
Not got much planned for this weekend think we are going to the pub for a couple tonight with Mickey, Cerrie, Emma and Lee then back to Cerrie and Mickeys house to watch Big Bro. As I said I get weighed tomorrow at 11ish then we will be dropping Elise off at the farm so might have a meander round Morpeth.
Thought I'd post another picture from camping.

M X