Bellys to Bumps

[zowiey]

Don't give up hope yet ladies, don't you both have a few days before you weigh in? Maybe as well,as you both had really good losses last week, it's just balancing out a little? If I loose over 3lbs in a week, I'm lucky to loose 1/2lb the following week, I never loose a steady amount each week like some people, it is super frustrating tho!

Love2bamummy, good luck with the workout DVD, I did a carmen Electra one a few years ago, it nearly killed me! I think I'll stick to the yoga on the wii, that can be bad enough! I'm soo unfit!

xxxx

 

[gingerroxi]

Does anyone else want to eat loads when they are just getting their period? Thank goodness for the WW point tracker which is telling me I have used my points today and to stay away from the cupboards!

ME ME ME!!! Although this usually happens about a week and a half before AF starts, then the week before I start to feel a bit queasy!

Just caught up with everyone's weight loss and it's amazing - Well done everyone Looks like the support on this site does indeed work.

I've had lots of bloating this week - due AF on Wednesday (please don't come!) so thought that there would be a weight GAIN ...

But I've lost another 3lbs. I am 1lb away from having lost 2 stone

Only 29lbs to go until I can get IVF if needed.

Good luck to everyone for next week.

 

[Traskey]

Hey girls, sorry I wasn't on yesterday. Hectic day at work, late home, dinner and then I was so shattered I went to bed!

I've had a neddy with scales. I am doing WW online and was using my bathroom scales. They seemed to be all over the place though, weight changing each time I got on them so I was using the wii fit to chart my weight. This then seemed to be inconsistent, one day I gained 4 pounds in 3 days, then I lost 9 a few days later, then gained 5 back!!!

In pure frustration we have bought a new digital set of scales. At least things will be ok now but tbh I have no idea what weight I really was when i started a couple of weeks ago and whether this diet is working for me. All I can do is start from now and see how it goes.

I've learnt that eating breakfast makes you hungrier though. Hopefully that's a good sign that metabolism is speeding up as I rarely got hungry before 1 before. I'll need to be extra careful this week as I haven't lost as much weight as I thought I had.

 

[Traskey]

=D&gtI've had lots of bloating this week - due AF on Wednesday (please don't come!) so thought that there would be a weight GAIN ...

But I've lost another 3lbs. I am 1lb away from having lost 2 stone

Only 29lbs to go until I can get IVF if needed.

Good luck to everyone for next week.

3 lbs is fab!!!!!!! Well done

 

[Tarkwa]

I've learnt that eating breakfast makes you hungrier though. Hopefully that's a good sign that metabolism is speeding up as I rarely got hungry before 1 before. I'll need to be extra careful this week as I haven't lost as much weight as I thought I had.

Hey Traskey, good to see you again. I'm not sure your breakfast is filling you up properly (if you ask me). I find that when I eat cereal I am ravenous and could eat anything in sight after just an hour or two (attack of the mid-morning munchies I call it ). But when I have toast or toasted waffles with real butter YUM! I'm not hungry until lunch time. Could all be in my head (as I'm sure most things are with me) but I feel I do much better when I feel full during the day (i.e. not thinking about being hungry which makes matters worse).

Proper weighing scales are v.important for us ladies. I found my Wii fit balance board wasn't consistent either so I always weigh on the bathroom scales, in 3 different places (turning the scales around!) to make sure they are all the same (as once I nearly wet myself with how many lb's I'd lost, only to move the scales, check again and be disappointed) . OCD I know, but I like to be certain. I've been a bit naughty actually and checked my weight before Monday morning - but it was good. Looks like I've lost 3lbs or so, but it could fluctuate so I'll do an official post on Monday. Am hoping to go to the gym/swim this pm, but have lots of housework to do before DH gets home. Could end up going tomorrow with DH instead, but at least it would be 3 visits this week.

Waffling again - I hope you gorgeous ladies have a fabulous weekend.
xxx

 

[4magpies]

Oooh I feel rough today girls and its making me crave shite food. Been good so far though.

xxx

 

[Tarkwa]

Oooh I feel rough today girls and its making me crave shite food. Been good so far though.

xxx

Just keep thinking about what lies ahead - it defo helps me to concentrate on what I should be doing. When I was in the gym earlier this week I really zoned in on what I was doing it for and ended up really puffed out because I had worked so hard (was a real sweaty betty!).
But do allow yourself the odd treat! We need to reward ourselves for doing well
xxx

 

[gingerroxi]

I've learnt that eating breakfast makes you hungrier though. Hopefully that's a good sign that metabolism is speeding up as I rarely got hungry before 1 before. I'll need to be extra careful this week as I haven't lost as much weight as I thought I had.

Hey Traskey, good to see you again. I'm not sure your breakfast is filling you up properly (if you ask me). I find that when I eat cereal I am ravenous and could eat anything in sight after just an hour or two (attack of the mid-morning munchies I call it ). But when I have toast or toasted waffles with real butter YUM! I'm not hungry until lunch time. Could all be in my head (as I'm sure most things are with me) but I feel I do much better when I feel full during the day (i.e. not thinking about being hungry which makes matters worse).

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Hey all,

When I was on Slimming World - and I still do this - lots of scrambled eggs kept me filled up until my mid-morning break. I would eat the eggs at about 7.30am and when 11am came along I was satisfied with an alpen light bar and a mullerlight yoghurt. I found that anything else for breakfast, toast, cereal etc, just didn't fill me up and I would be hungry by 9.30/10am.

 

[Traskey]

I've learnt that eating breakfast makes you hungrier though. Hopefully that's a good sign that metabolism is speeding up as I rarely got hungry before 1 before. I'll need to be extra careful this week as I haven't lost as much weight as I thought I had.

Hey Traskey, good to see you again. I'm not sure your breakfast is filling you up properly (if you ask me). I find that when I eat cereal I am ravenous and could eat anything in sight after just an hour or two (attack of the mid-morning munchies I call it ). But when I have toast or toasted waffles with real butter YUM! I'm not hungry until lunch time. Could all be in my head (as I'm sure most things are with me) but I feel I do much better when I feel full during the day (i.e. not thinking about being hungry which makes matters worse).

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Hey all,

When I was on Slimming World - and I still do this - lots of scrambled eggs kept me filled up until my mid-morning break. I would eat the eggs at about 7.30am and when 11am came along I was satisfied with an alpen light bar and a mullerlight yoghurt. I found that anything else for breakfast, toast, cereal etc, just didn't fill me up and I would be hungry by 9.30/10am.

And you still lost weight having a mid morning snack? I've been trying to hang on until lunch when i'm absolutely starving! When I skipped breakfast I was never hungry until then but now that I eat breakfast, about 7.30 too I am hungry mid morning. It's when I get hungry that I make bad choices about food Doesn't help that I don't work in the same place every day and therefore never have food "to hand" when in need.

I will give this a go. DH bought me some Special K bars yesterday when he was at the shops so will take some of those with me to work.

 

[Traskey]

I've been a bit naughty actually and checked my weight before Monday morning - but it was good. Looks like I've lost 3lbs or so, but it could fluctuate so I'll do an official post on Monday. Am hoping to go to the gym/swim this pm, but have lots of housework to do before DH gets home. Could end up going tomorrow with DH instead, but at least it would be 3 visits this week.

Waffling again - I hope you gorgeous ladies have a fabulous weekend.
xxx

Oh, 3lbs is FAB, sounds like you have done really well this week! All those visits to the gym must be helping too

 

[Traskey]

Oooh I feel rough today girls and its making me crave shite food. Been good so far though.

xxx

Hang in there!!!!!!!! Feeling rough can be the devil for wanting to fall off the straight and narrow.

 

[Tarkwa]

And you still lost weight having a mid morning snack? I've been trying to hang on until lunch when i'm absolutely starving! When I skipped breakfast I was never hungry until then but now that I eat breakfast, about 7.30 too I am hungry mid morning. It's when I get hungry that I make bad choices about food Doesn't help that I don't work in the same place every day and therefore never have food "to hand" when in need.

I will give this a go. DH bought me some Special K bars yesterday when he was at the shops so will take some of those with me to work.

What a lovely hubby you have, buying you special K bars! With regards to snacking I try and have a glass of smoothie. If it's got bananas in then it's really filling and I get two of my five a day. Failing that (depending where I am) I try and have water or a cuppa , or even a piece of fruit. A lot of the time what we think is hunger is actually meant to be thirst (really doesn't feel like that sometimes), but I'm sure when you are starving your body starts slowing down your metabolism to reserve fat for later! Completely the opposite effect we want! Starving yourself/allowing yourself to go hungry is not good for you.

I agree with gingerroxi about the eggs, but not always easy to do in the morning if you are in a hurry. I had one slice of eggy bread for lunch - yum! Keep experimenting until you find something that is more filling. Snacking isn't bad, provided it's the right type of snack.

Hope this helps chick!
xxx

 

[Traskey]

We need a thanks smiley on here! It all helps Tarkwa, thanks. I had one slice of wholemeal bread with baked beans for lunch and a Muller Light yoghurt. That should keep me going until dinner

 

[april05]

Congratulations girls on the weight loss this week, its been fab!
Just back from our appointment with the doc, its was very informative we both have learned a few things about each other that we didnt know as our old FS never told us i.e. That I had Strep B in 2008 & hubby's sperm is perfect for IVF but just ok for conceving naturally. He's now to take 200mg of Co Enzyme Q10 & Fertility Plus for men. I have to make an appointment with the nurse for a HVS.... so Im a little disapointed this evening.

How is everyone this evening?

Hey april05 - don't be disappointed chick - things are moving forward! Not sure what Strep B is but I hope you are ok now and fully recovered. Had to look up HVS as I've never heard this abbreviation before and it sounds fine (smear like - we've all been there before!). I had a (normal?) swab on my first FS appt and that was fine. I'm sure we'd know if there was an infection down there. Hope it goes ok for you! Will look into Fertility plus for my DH as we want to boost his swimmers - his SA scores were 'ok-lish', but they could have been much better (no super unfortunately). It's great that you know if you can't conceive the 'traditional' way , then the next option has increased chances .

Just got back from visiting family today and can see only a couple of posts ! I decided to tell my mum that I was taking drugs (then realised that sounded sooooo wrong and corrected myself with 'fertility' drugs!). Came over very emotional and said I didn't want to talk about it which she is fine with (she said she would only ever talk to me about our infertility if I brought it up first - love her! Wish MIL would p*** off and not talk about babies all the frigging time!). My mum said she didn't have any problems conceiving me or my sis so she could never understand the pain we are all going through. I'm glad I can talk openly with you even though we have never met!!!!

It's late now so I'm going to bed (alone , but that's fine as I have AF staying!) Looked at my chart and if we 'conceive' on DH birthday I could test on valentine's day! Am I just setting myself up for a big fall?!?!?! I hope not!
Take care all, sweet dreams
xxx

P.S. Had a few choccies today and 2 small slices of cake - my aunt's fault(!), but I will probably go to the gym again tomorrow so I don't feel toooo bad.

Hi Tarkwa,

Delighted you were able to talk to you mam at least there will be no pressure from her, maybe you should have a little chat with your MIL, its nice when they know what's going on, I have to say my Mam & MIL are brilliant, no pressure at all, although sometimes they might make a comment if I was to go for an extra piece of cake!!! LOL

Hubby got his tablets in Holland & Barrett today 40Euro, they cost so much when you add up all the vitiam's we've to take, but Im sure it will be worth it in the end.

I've just found out that an old friend of mine is pregnant for 2nd time, baby number 1 not even a year old... feeling a tad sorry for myself! I think I will need to just chill out and relax with some TV. As Im alergic to Dairy, hubby went to the shop & got me dairy free chocolate cookies, isnt he just a pet. Oh & they're only 1.5 WW points (the old points)...

Hope all you ladies are having a lovely weekend xxx

 

[Traskey]

for April, it's hard when people around you conceive. Be good to yourself and enjoy that dairy free choccy (in moderation lol x)

 

[Love2bamummy]

Well I've made two of my soup recipes this aft, they're gorgeous! I've got them in the freezer so I can take different ones to work with me. No more tinned soup for me!

 

[Tarkwa]

Ladies, I forgot to say earlier I have one of the old WW recipe books (Summer Sizzlers) which has five soups in it. The recipes are as follows: Celery, Tomato & Apple Soup (0.5pts); Spicy Seafood Soup (2pts); Minestrone Verde (3.5pts); Chilled Cucumber & Mint Soup (1.5pts) and Vichyssoise (1.5pts). Let me know if you want the full recipes and I'll send them to you or post on here (if I'm allowed to). But please note they are old WW points (have no idea how the new points work), but I'm sure they're still low in fat/sat fat etc...
xxx

 

[Traskey]

Oh dear, I just snapped at DH for offering me a Minstrel! I'm not normally that bad, honest. I think I am getting worried about the FS on Thursday. I've tried to tell DH to prepare for them not offering us any help as my BMI is about 37. From what i've read on these forums that's just too high.

He is convinced that my weight won't be an issue or they wouldn't have referred us in the first place. I'm more realistic than that! It worries me that with only a couple of weeks until i'm 39 I won't have the time to lose the weight that they require.

I seriously contemplated Lighter Life, as my uncle lost loads on it, but a friend told me the calories are so low that it effects your fertility and makes it difficult to conceive. Don't need to make things worse on that front! You do however, lose a lot of weight quickly on it.

I wanted to take the safer option with WW so that it would be sustainable but now I am worrying I'll run out of time.

I've apologised to my DH of course. He won't read up on anything fertility related. It's not that he isn't interested he is just sure that they'll help us and that will be that.

I just wish Thursday was over and done with!

 

[imogenwanted]

oops just had fish and chips now feel really bad but at least i can be good tomorrow

april dont be sad you one step closer fingers crossed

traskey at least you have will power to say no to minstrel xx i did lighter life it is very had can make your periods stop, and so hard to keep weight off after i have put mine back on so dieting again know

 

[Tarkwa]

Good luck for Thursday - I'll be thinking of you. It's hard with a high BMI, but it really depends on who you see and what they think of curvier figures. I think the best thing to do is flatter them (say you understand the risks associated with a high BMI and being preggers) but that you have changed your lifestyle and eating habits to get your weight down and it's working . Rapid weight loss is so bad for you and it never stays off, and like you say can add to the problems. Slow and steady wins the race .
xxx