Well it is as i feared.... I've piled on the pounds. Not too surprised, but its amazing how badly I slipped, and how easy it was to do so. I'm telling you, missing classes is the worst thing ever.. i'd say I've a pound up for every class I missed in the last four months, and thats a lot of poundage. But anyway, the worst is over, I went back in and now its back to the drawing board. I'm not treating myself to any nights out or nice clothes until I'm back on target, and am using the money saved to work with a trainer. Its amazing how much exersize it takes to burn off a slice of Pizza!! My whole body is aching at the moment, muscles i didnt know I had are in pain, but its my birthday next month and my body is a temple until then... ~Wish me luck!!!

 

Elaine

Hey everyone...

Haven't been on for a while.. I think I've turned into a whale. I haven't been practicing what I preach and have missed lots of classes, and I am afraid, very afraid, of what the damage is. AHHHHH!!! Anyhow, it's a constant battle so I better bite the bullet and head back to class next week... if I fit through the door that is... Bread and wine are banned from now on if I'm ever going to reach my goal... fingers crossed!

Elaine AKA the amazing bread belly.

Hi all!

Well after two months of going up and down the same few pounds I can safely say I'm back on track. This lovely weather we're having has reminded me that I do NOT want to spend another summer sweating like a beached whale and bursting out of my bikini. So myself and Mary C have renewed our efforts and were down almost 3 each last week. Hopefully I'll have another one or two down this week, and then target weight here I come.

I've assured the lovely Fiona that by May 5th i'll be under the next target stone, so I've almost 4 weeks to loose 8 pounds... Very do-able if I cop myself on.

I also have been nominated for a TV Now award this year (www.tvnowmagazine.ie if you're inclined to vote) so by May 22nd I'm going to be at my goal if it kills me. I remember feeling so fat and uncomfortable at the awards last year. I was covering up my arms and trying to avoid the red carpet and felt so embarrased. Its really awful being under that much scrutiny, especially if you're feeling like a wrapped ham and your spanx have cut off your circulation!!

So theres some motivation for me!! I'm off to the gym now, weighing in on wed and will faithfully update my blog from now on.... even if I have a few slips: sure we're only human after all!!

Enjoy the sunshine :)

Elaine

I've been off white bread since Ash Wed..... I'm like an addict without a fix. Apart from wanting to atone for my many sins, I also needed to kick start the weight loss again. One more stone and I'm there, but its gonna be a hard one!!!!

I'm contemplating sticking my head on the body of Elle McPherson and putting it on the fridge, or maybe I'd be better off glueing it to the treadmill... hmmmm... what to do.

I'm still a disaster at the exersize, so any tips would be helpful.. has anyone tried the unislim DVD? Anyhow, if anyone can advise me how to get properly back on track I'd really appreciate it.. talk soon!

Elaine :)

Good God I just cant stop eating bread. Weighed in and was down a pound but thats a miracle in itself! I've just plateaued and dont know what to do about it. I'm the same now since December and really really want to shift that last stone. Big photoshoot today and I'm really cross with myself that I havent lost more weight....

You see, all my old clothes are fitting me now, and the urgency to keep going is gone, so its really hard to get motivated! But my horoscope says I'll meet the man of my dreams this weekend, so maybe if that happens I'll be all lovesick and loose a few pounds..

Well done to my friend Mary who's lost 9lbs in the last 3 weeks, she's inspired me to keep going.

I suppose i'll just have to keep plodding along and hope for the best.

Congrats to everyone who joined after christmas, hope you're keeping up the good work!

Happy Valentines day.. (bah humbug!)

Elaine :)

I'm up TWO pounds.... AGH!!! Have to seriously get back on track, help!!! I've a big photoshoot next week and i probably wont fit into the dresses!!!

Panic panic panic!!!!!

Hola Everyone!

Oh ok ok I admit it. I've been a very bold girl, and haven't updated my blog for the simple reason that I have not weighed in since Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've tried toi make my class for the last 3 weeks but have been delayed each time! On the plus side I dont think I've put on any weight, on the minus side, I defo haven't lost any either! But thankfully there are new all day classes at Wynns Hotel in Dublin so if I miss my usual class with Triona, I can always go there.

My herbal tea drinking has improved, and dont find it too bad anymore so thanks for the tips and comments, and the encouragement! I'm starting a six week fitness drive tomorrow. I'm going to do eberything by the book.. diet exersize, skincare ect and see if theres any major change by the middle of march.. and if there is I'll be celebrating Paddy's Day with a size 12 dress perhaps!

Thanks for the message Patricia, but I do not lead the glamorous life you think! I'[m now sitting on the sofa in grey sweats and an ugly pinlk fluffy dressing gown, contemplating doing two baskets of ironing... but maybe I'll wait till after Dancing on Ice....

Anyhoo, I've a step class tomorrow, weigh in wednesday, and I'll let you know what the damage is on Thursday!!!

Have a great week!

Elaine.

 

Hi everyone,

I hope you survived Christmas with adding too much poundage! I had two weeks off this Christmas for the first time in a decade and i have to admit I had a ball.. and I dont think I put on more than a couple of pounds.. I hope!! The aim was to survive the holiday season, and the tips I've learned over the last few months certainly helped me to do that. I'll be weighing in later in the week so I'll keep you posted.

I'm here drinking a cup of horrible pu-erh tea at the moment in an effort to battle the bulmers bloat I've gained, and man its disgusting!! I dont much care for green tea either but I'm determined to drink one cup of the evil stuff a day. Any tips on making it more palatable are appreciated - i'm just letting it go cold and slugging it.. ugh!

SO, drinking horrible tea and two litres of water a day are my resolutions for January, after I've rehydrated from the holiday season I might go back to tackling the exersise issue.. but one resolution at a time!

Happy new year to you all and here to a great decade ahead!!

Elaine x

Feeling fat this week...

 

I've lost 20lbs with Unislim, and another 6 myself before I joined, but I still see this huge elephant woman when I look in the mirror. Yes I know thats stupid but thats how I feel. More and more people are telling me I look great, but somehow I cant believe them. I think if you feel fat in your head it doesnt matter what weight you actually are - you'll always see that fat person staring back. Any ideas on how to combat this? Its really starting to annoy me - I now fit into most of my skinny clothes, but even that's not helping much.

I know losing weight is great, but I think unless you deal with why you were overeating in the first place, it will never be enough. I have a friend who's a size 8, looks amazing and is always giving out about her figure, always saying she looks huge. That used to annoy me, but I'm beginning to understard where she's coming from.

I know its a cliche, but its what's inside that counts, the rest is just window dressing. Actually losing weight is the easy part of the overeaters problem. Understanding why and dealing with it is more difficult, and even more important. Otherwise the cycle continues and the weight keeps going up and down. I think I've come to terms with my comfort eating problem, I think I know why i did it. Now I just have to start liking the image I see reflected in the mirror, whatever the size I am. Sorry for being a tad depressing this week, but as you all probably know, losing weight is never easy, and sometimes even if you're down in pounds, you can still have a difficult week. Thanks for all the messages, talk soon!

Elaine x

Hi everyone!

 

Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels... Kate Moss is in a lot of hot water at the moment for those words. But, while I dont agree with the skinny part, I do believe that feeling slimmer and working towards my goal certainly feels makes me feel much better than a pizza ever did. As a former crash dieter, it does take a big mental shift to change my lifestyle. Its all about the little things for me now. Yes I did go out for a chinese at the weekend, but stopped eating when i was full. I did have an After eight mint following the meal - but ate only half of it. I've realised that every litte does indeed help. I did loose another two pounds last week, but was bold at the weekend so I may not loose any this week - and you know what? I dont care. There's always next week and the week after to make up for it. I'm just dusting myself off and starting the new week on a positive note. And if I can do it so can you!!

Take Care,

Elaine xx