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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

Greetings Unislimmers!

I now hold in my hand a precious, hard earned stone! Two more pounds down this week so I'm delighted.. and if I had behaved myself and avoided the vino last night it might have been more - although I am back at the gym so i think I've earned it. And no pigging out the day after - the carb craving might be there but you gotta fight through it!!

The battle is far from over though, and the first stone is always the easiest, so must work harder from now on. I'm determined to loose another half stone by Christmas, and will be well on the way to my goal!

I can now tie up my motivational jeans -  i still have a muffin top, but hopefully not for long!

Best of luck to everyone this week, and remember to write down every single thing you put in your mouth on your tracker..

May the diet fairy wallop you on the head with her wand!

Chat soon,

Elaine.

Hi everybody!

Thanks for all the messages of support, it really helps stick to the plan!

Ohhhhhh I was so close, so so so close to hitting the stone weight loss this weigh in. Just half a pound more and I'd have been there. I suppose that will make me more determined for the next week, and keep me away from bold stuff... which is kinda difficult for a food addict like me!

I think I've the food part of this plan sussed, but the exersize is another thing. I just cant motivate myself to get off my ass and move. My gym is only around the corner so I've no real excuse but GOD the thought of wobbling around in front of all those skinny people... AGH!

I'm going to go Monday. Thats the goal fixed in my head. I have to start wobbling to stop wobbling I guess.

And to those of you who've reached the goal and fallen off the wagon - only jealous people tell you you've lost too much weight/your face is gone/you look gaunt etc. Many people will be threatned by the new you and put temptation in your way, (ah go on, sure its only one little piece of cake) but dont let that be an excuse for you to indulge.

Unless you've earned your units to do so through exersize of course!

Have a great weekend!

Elaine

Hurray!

Lost 2 more pounts last weigh in - hope to be down another 2 by Wed! The stone is in sight!

Elaine