I am in France for a short weekend break. This weekend is in complete contrast to the last time we came here. The last visit was very difficult because I was still on abstinence.
You cannot imagine how hard it is to sit in a street cafe in Cognac and just have a lighter life bar and plain water. The waiter was completely confused by it all and our beginners french only seemed to make him more confused.
This time I am simply maintaining my weight loss so I will go to the same restaurant tomorrow and enjoy the meal. There is nothing quite like real french food.
I am eating hardly any food packs now as I do not need to. Sometimes I will have a soup for convenience at lunch time but other than that I just eat normal food.
In the new year I may try to lose one more stone but I am very happy with my weight now and can live like this no problem.
Showing posts with label lighter life management. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lighter life management. Show all posts
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Lots of positive comments for my lighter life blog
I have over the last few weeks received some very encouraging emails from readers of my lighter life blog. Did you know that a whole pile of men are losing weight on lighter life. I am so pleased that I am maintaining so well having finished my diet.
I think there is one very good reason why men are successful on this type of diet.
The rules are easy to follow.
The hardest bit is coming back onto normal food. This is so so difficult for men because the love their food and there is no way they can go back to their old ways. My food now is almost unrecognisable from my old way of eating.
I am even publishing my new maintainance diet on the internet as people have asked what I am eating now. When it is completely ready I will post the link here.
As well as good comments on this site many doubters are eating their words now as I have maintained for 3 months. They almost want me to fail to show they were right. Well maybe not quite that bad but they are struggling to come out and say "well done"
I have now set in my mind that I will go back on abstinence for 8 weeks early next year to finish my weight loss and get down to a BMI of about 22. I almost can't wait. Just imagine a fat old geezer finally beating this obesity for life. I notice other fat people all the time now which I never did before. My wife keeps telling me off for commenting on all the fat people.
So if you are reading this and you are still fat just do what I did. Do the lighter life diet and break the spell food has over you. This is not easy. IT is the hardest thing I have ever done but I have not only won the battle for my own health. I am close to winning the war for my health. That os definitely worth fighting for.
I think there is one very good reason why men are successful on this type of diet.
The rules are easy to follow.
The hardest bit is coming back onto normal food. This is so so difficult for men because the love their food and there is no way they can go back to their old ways. My food now is almost unrecognisable from my old way of eating.
I am even publishing my new maintainance diet on the internet as people have asked what I am eating now. When it is completely ready I will post the link here.
As well as good comments on this site many doubters are eating their words now as I have maintained for 3 months. They almost want me to fail to show they were right. Well maybe not quite that bad but they are struggling to come out and say "well done"
I have now set in my mind that I will go back on abstinence for 8 weeks early next year to finish my weight loss and get down to a BMI of about 22. I almost can't wait. Just imagine a fat old geezer finally beating this obesity for life. I notice other fat people all the time now which I never did before. My wife keeps telling me off for commenting on all the fat people.
So if you are reading this and you are still fat just do what I did. Do the lighter life diet and break the spell food has over you. This is not easy. IT is the hardest thing I have ever done but I have not only won the battle for my own health. I am close to winning the war for my health. That os definitely worth fighting for.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Back from careful eating on my holiday - Diet? What Diet?
If you go on holiday you expect to let things go a little bit and overeat. It would be a crime not to.
This has been my thinking for 30 years but this year my thinking has changed.
My 10 day holiday has been completely controlled as regards eating. I have chosen to eat healthily some days and gone mad on other days. The difference this year is the feeling of being in control and having choice.
My lighter life diet has given me that control and I love it. I am not weighing myself at the moment so I do not know if I have put on any weight - I suspect 1 or 2 pounds. It doesn't matter because I will now be very careful for a week or 2 and the weight will just come back off.
I had an email today from a chap wanting to know some details about the route to management on lighter life. This is the hardest part of the lighter life diet because you have to re-learn how to eat normally. This is the one area where the company who market the diet fall short. The information is minimal and confusing. My lighter life counsellor is brilliant but the materials do not cover the 12 weeks route to management phase very well.
All the information is there but for people new to controlling their eating it is hard to understand. I have vast experience of cooking and menu preparation but I could not devise a day's meal plan very easily from the info given. The authors of the program do know their stuff but they assume that we know what they are talking about. After 5 or 6 weeks I ignored the route to managment guidelines as I couldn't make sense of them.
As I have maintained my weight loss I think I got the idea but some more complete information from the lighter life company wouldn't go amiss.
This has been my thinking for 30 years but this year my thinking has changed.
My 10 day holiday has been completely controlled as regards eating. I have chosen to eat healthily some days and gone mad on other days. The difference this year is the feeling of being in control and having choice.
My lighter life diet has given me that control and I love it. I am not weighing myself at the moment so I do not know if I have put on any weight - I suspect 1 or 2 pounds. It doesn't matter because I will now be very careful for a week or 2 and the weight will just come back off.
I had an email today from a chap wanting to know some details about the route to management on lighter life. This is the hardest part of the lighter life diet because you have to re-learn how to eat normally. This is the one area where the company who market the diet fall short. The information is minimal and confusing. My lighter life counsellor is brilliant but the materials do not cover the 12 weeks route to management phase very well.
All the information is there but for people new to controlling their eating it is hard to understand. I have vast experience of cooking and menu preparation but I could not devise a day's meal plan very easily from the info given. The authors of the program do know their stuff but they assume that we know what they are talking about. After 5 or 6 weeks I ignored the route to managment guidelines as I couldn't make sense of them.
As I have maintained my weight loss I think I got the idea but some more complete information from the lighter life company wouldn't go amiss.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Strawberries are allowed on lighter life- I'm not sure about the cream
I have been thoroughly enjoying fresh strawberries all week. My fruit and veg intake is much bigger then before my lighter life diet. I have to admit that it all seems a long time ago. How quickly we move on.
So how am I doing. I haven't weighed myself for over a month which is driving my wife mad but I am quite happy with it. I know I am not piling on the pounds because all my new clothes still fit perfectly.
I am being very careful with what I eat and am still following the GI diet in the main. I hardly touch Bread and butter. No biscuits or crisps. The only problem tempting food for me is nuts. In particular macadamia nuts and peanuts. I have to eat the whole packet. It is like a rule. So I try and not get near them.
Now I no longer have any food packs I am having juices in the morning with the occasional bran flakes when I can't be bothered to make the juice. My favourite recipe is as follows.
2 carrots, 2 apples, 1 inch of fresh ginger root, 3 large slices of pineapple, 3 handfulls of spinach.
This concoction looks and sounds dreadful but tastes stunning and really sets me up for the day.
If I continue to lose weight I will not return to my lighter life diet as I will not need to. If however I stay as I am I think I will do another 8 weeks early next year to get down to normal for my height. I am not too concerned about it as I am enjoying being so much thinner now.
So how am I doing. I haven't weighed myself for over a month which is driving my wife mad but I am quite happy with it. I know I am not piling on the pounds because all my new clothes still fit perfectly.
I am being very careful with what I eat and am still following the GI diet in the main. I hardly touch Bread and butter. No biscuits or crisps. The only problem tempting food for me is nuts. In particular macadamia nuts and peanuts. I have to eat the whole packet. It is like a rule. So I try and not get near them.
Now I no longer have any food packs I am having juices in the morning with the occasional bran flakes when I can't be bothered to make the juice. My favourite recipe is as follows.
2 carrots, 2 apples, 1 inch of fresh ginger root, 3 large slices of pineapple, 3 handfulls of spinach.
This concoction looks and sounds dreadful but tastes stunning and really sets me up for the day.
If I continue to lose weight I will not return to my lighter life diet as I will not need to. If however I stay as I am I think I will do another 8 weeks early next year to get down to normal for my height. I am not too concerned about it as I am enjoying being so much thinner now.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Still sailing along nicely on my lighter life
I went to my last weigh in and counselling group on monday. Knowing I am not going anymore is yet another readjustment to my new lighter life.
More and more people are reacting very positively to my new look which is great. I still haven't tried out certain no no foods and may not for quite a while. I am sticking to salads and low fat meals. I still have some lighter life food packs but they will run out in a few days.
The big decision is what to have for breakfast instead of a food pack.
I will probably have home made juices most mornings and standard breakfast cereals the rest of the time. The juices I make have a good mixture of fresh vegetables and fruit and taste lovely. My favourite sounds and looks dreadful but tastes great. The ingredients are
Spinach
Carrot
Apple
Pineapple
Celery
Root ginger
I run them through my juicer and close my eyes. I really doesn't look good but the flavour is wonderful. It almost feels like drinking pure vitamins and is a great set up for the day.
More and more people are reacting very positively to my new look which is great. I still haven't tried out certain no no foods and may not for quite a while. I am sticking to salads and low fat meals. I still have some lighter life food packs but they will run out in a few days.
The big decision is what to have for breakfast instead of a food pack.
I will probably have home made juices most mornings and standard breakfast cereals the rest of the time. The juices I make have a good mixture of fresh vegetables and fruit and taste lovely. My favourite sounds and looks dreadful but tastes great. The ingredients are
Spinach
Carrot
Apple
Pineapple
Celery
Root ginger
I run them through my juicer and close my eyes. I really doesn't look good but the flavour is wonderful. It almost feels like drinking pure vitamins and is a great set up for the day.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
New email newsletter from lighter life
The people at lighter life certainly try hard to keep you well informed. Yesterday I received the first email newsletter for people on the route to management.
This has a whole series of articles and helpful info on staying on the route to mangement.
The summary of contents is as follows.
· healthy, calorie-counted seasonal recipes for spring
· inspiring Management success stories
· effective stress-management strategies
· top healthy choices for pub meals
· activity tips to boost your fitness and wellbeing
· details of our new Foodpack-based modules to help you keep your weight in balance
… and much more!
I do not know of any other diet group that keep on the the end ofthe weight loss road in the way that lighter life do. It is very helpful to me and I am sure others.
The link is here click on the link below
Lighter life newsletter
This has a whole series of articles and helpful info on staying on the route to mangement.
The summary of contents is as follows.
· healthy, calorie-counted seasonal recipes for spring
· inspiring Management success stories
· effective stress-management strategies
· top healthy choices for pub meals
· activity tips to boost your fitness and wellbeing
· details of our new Foodpack-based modules to help you keep your weight in balance
… and much more!
I do not know of any other diet group that keep on the the end ofthe weight loss road in the way that lighter life do. It is very helpful to me and I am sure others.
The link is here click on the link below
Lighter life newsletter
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Only 4 weeks to go on the route to management
One of the Lighter life CD's had a great phrase which I am going to use. "experienced weight holder" I only have 4 weeks to go to become one of these elite weight loss people.
I am hoping to become an experienced weight holder over the next few years. I am also hoping that my weight will continue to creep down a further stone as I eat healthily over the next year.
I think that I will still eat one or two lighter life food packs as it does make the business of menu planning and shopping much less hassle. It will also remind me of what I have acheived this year and keep me focussed.
I am about to put up a weight loss chart by the fridge at home and at work for the same reason.
This will all ensure that I become an experienced weight holder.
I was reminded that statistics say I have added 9 years to my life. I might as well make the most of them and stay slim.
I am hoping to become an experienced weight holder over the next few years. I am also hoping that my weight will continue to creep down a further stone as I eat healthily over the next year.
I think that I will still eat one or two lighter life food packs as it does make the business of menu planning and shopping much less hassle. It will also remind me of what I have acheived this year and keep me focussed.
I am about to put up a weight loss chart by the fridge at home and at work for the same reason.
This will all ensure that I become an experienced weight holder.
I was reminded that statistics say I have added 9 years to my life. I might as well make the most of them and stay slim.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Good news on this weeks weigh in
This weeks session with the lighter life counsellor gave me a surprise as I weighed in at 14 stones 11 which means I have maintained my weight loss now for 7 weeks.
Most of the meeting was about not going for instant rewards but delaying for the long term benefits. Well I am beginning to reap some of those long term rewards having stuck so well to this diet.
I won't apologise for being a bit smug because I earn't it and I deserve it.
The people who said I would put it straight back on were wrong. I feel completely confident that I will lose the weight and even lose a little bit more.
I am much happier with the stage of the diet I am on right now. I will probably not do abstinence for any long period of time again - just the odd days here and there as it suits me to maintain my weight.
Its great being in control of all this
Most of the meeting was about not going for instant rewards but delaying for the long term benefits. Well I am beginning to reap some of those long term rewards having stuck so well to this diet.
I won't apologise for being a bit smug because I earn't it and I deserve it.
The people who said I would put it straight back on were wrong. I feel completely confident that I will lose the weight and even lose a little bit more.
I am much happier with the stage of the diet I am on right now. I will probably not do abstinence for any long period of time again - just the odd days here and there as it suits me to maintain my weight.
Its great being in control of all this
Sunday, April 20, 2008
week 4 food plan for lighter life management
Not many food s added this week. Not a problem because there is so much I can eat now that these are just a bonus.
Additional vegetables for week 4
Artichoke
Asparagus
Aubergine
Bean Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts
Greens (Spring Greens)
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leek
Marrow
Mooli
Okra
Onion
Pak-choi
Shallots
Swiss Chard.
The big difference this week is that I can now have cooked vegetables as well as raw.
Additional vegetables for week 4
Artichoke
Asparagus
Aubergine
Bean Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts
Greens (Spring Greens)
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leek
Marrow
Mooli
Okra
Onion
Pak-choi
Shallots
Swiss Chard.
The big difference this week is that I can now have cooked vegetables as well as raw.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Week 3 Foods for Lighter life management
For week 3 of lighter life management has bumper list of foods that can now be eaten in this phase of the lighter life diet.
Additional Protein
Additional Condiments etc.
Additional Protein
- Lean Bacon
- Lean Beef
- Eggs
- Game
- Ham
- Kidney
- Lamb
- Liver
- Pork
- Offal
- Quinoa
- Soya Mince
- Tempeh
- Veal
- Venison
Additional Condiments etc.
- Cooking Sauces, Fat Free
- Fruit Juice
- Smoothies
- Apple
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Clementine
- Currants
- Damson
- fruit salad
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Kumquat
- Lemon
- Lime
- Lychee
- Mandarin Orange
- Nectarine
- Ornage
- Passion Fruit
- Peach
- Pear
- Plum
- Pomegranite
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Satsuma
- Sharon Fruit
- Strawberries
- Tangerine
- Plus Tomatoes
As you've probably guessed this week is a bit of a life saver with a great range of foods to choose from. I knew lighter life diet would get easier - this week it did!
Food Diary O(Sorry Forgot what I had yesterday)
B: Vanilla Shake
L: Egg and Bacon on salad
D: Quinoa and chilli stir fry
S: Nutty Bar and Glass of Cognac ( Not really allowed!)
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Lighter Life Week 2 Foods allowed on management
For week 2 of lighter life management I have been enjoying all of week 1 food plus the following additions.
Dairy
Dairy Altenatives
Salad Veg
Plus
Today I have been hungry all day and I do not know why.
Food Diary
B: Raspberry Shake
L: Apple, Tangerine, Yoghurt, Sugar Free Jelly
D: Fried Quorn on a bed of salad. Sugar Free Jelly
S: Nutty Bar
Dairy
- Curd Cheese
- Fromage Frais
- Skimmed Milk
- Yoghurt
Dairy Altenatives
- Rice Milk
- Soya Fromage Frais
- Soya Milk
- Soya Yoghurt
Salad Veg
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Courgette
- Cucumber
- fennel
- Mangetout
- Mushroom
- Pepper Sweet
- Spring Onion
Plus
- Fat Free Dips
- Sugar Free Jelly
- Low Calorie Soft Drinks
Today I have been hungry all day and I do not know why.
Food Diary
B: Raspberry Shake
L: Apple, Tangerine, Yoghurt, Sugar Free Jelly
D: Fried Quorn on a bed of salad. Sugar Free Jelly
S: Nutty Bar
Monday, April 14, 2008
A bad cold has stopped me in my lighter life tracks
I have a bad head cold and this is making my resolve disappear by the hour. In the past I always ate a lot when I was ill but I do not have that option this time around - but I am still thinking about it. My lighter life counsellor would call that crooked thinking.
That is all very well to know what it is but stopping this crooked thinking moving to make me eat is very difficult. So far so good but I can't speak for tomorrow.
Started Week 3 route to management a day early so that I could eat some Quinoa (A big Favourite) with mixed Veg.
B: Chocolate Shake
L: Thai Chilli Soup
D: Quinoa with mixed veg and a bit of cajun spice
S: Nutty Bar
That is all very well to know what it is but stopping this crooked thinking moving to make me eat is very difficult. So far so good but I can't speak for tomorrow.
Started Week 3 route to management a day early so that I could eat some Quinoa (A big Favourite) with mixed Veg.
B: Chocolate Shake
L: Thai Chilli Soup
D: Quinoa with mixed veg and a bit of cajun spice
S: Nutty Bar
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Route to management week 1 foods allowed
I was asked yesterday what foods am I now allowed to eat so I thought that it would be good to list each week what new delights I am allowed on my lighter life route to management.
So Week 1 route to management food list:-
Protein
Raw Salad
Condiments, dressings , sauces etc
So Week 1 route to management food list:-
Protein
- Chicken - skinless
- Cottage Cheese - plain low fat
- Egg whites - hard boiled
- Fish - any type
- Quorn
- Shellfish
- Tofu plain
- Turkey - skinless
Raw Salad
- Cabbage
- Celery
- Chicory
- Cress
- Endive
- Lettuce
- Salad Leaves
- Spinach
- Watercress
Condiments, dressings , sauces etc
- Chilli Sauce
- Herbal and fruit teas
- Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice
- Skimmed milk
- Mustard
- Salad Dressing - fat free
- Salt & Pepper
- Soy sauce
- Spices - dried or fresh
- Tabasco Sauce
- Vinegar
- Worcester Sauce
I found that these food were more than adequate after 12 weeks of abstinence on lighter life.
Every meal time is fantastic because I have lost nearly 5 stones and can now learn to enjoy real food at my new weight.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Lighter life at a restaurant - a good meal out
We found a restaurant that meant we could eat out on the lighter life diet. Tandori chicken on a bed of green salad leaves.
It was nice to be out and about after 13 weeks not going out for a meal. Made me feel almost human.
My son in law has just completed his second week on the lighter life diet and has lost 20 lbs. He is finding as hard as I did but is sticking with it for now.
The only problem I have at the moment is a bit of a cold which I haven't had for a long time. Because of this I have starting eating fruit 2 days before the route to management instructions say. I think I need the vitamins.
B: Caramel Shake
L: Roast Chicken pieces on a giant salad. 1 Apple, 1 Tangerine, 1 low fat yoghurt
D: Thai chicken Soup
S: Nutty Bar
It was nice to be out and about after 13 weeks not going out for a meal. Made me feel almost human.
My son in law has just completed his second week on the lighter life diet and has lost 20 lbs. He is finding as hard as I did but is sticking with it for now.
The only problem I have at the moment is a bit of a cold which I haven't had for a long time. Because of this I have starting eating fruit 2 days before the route to management instructions say. I think I need the vitamins.
B: Caramel Shake
L: Roast Chicken pieces on a giant salad. 1 Apple, 1 Tangerine, 1 low fat yoghurt
D: Thai chicken Soup
S: Nutty Bar
Monday, April 7, 2008
Weigh in result after 1 week on management
Well only a pound lost this week but that is not a problem to me. It is so great to have lots of new foods to eat that as long as I stay the same I will be delighted.
Food diary
B: Vanilla Shake
L: Tofu with salad - I will never eat tofu again in my life!
D: Thai chilli soup
S: Fruit Yoghurt, nutty bar and Cola zero with ice
Food diary
B: Vanilla Shake
L: Tofu with salad - I will never eat tofu again in my life!
D: Thai chilli soup
S: Fruit Yoghurt, nutty bar and Cola zero with ice
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Route to management is superb for me
I have found the route to management on my lighter life diet much easier than I thought.
The 1 meal a day I am allowed has really helped me keep on the straight and narrow. The meals are a bit repetative but not as bad as the lighter life food packs which can be quite boring.
Having real food has really made a difference to me.
The other good thing is that I think I have lost another 2 lbs this week which is an unexpected bonus. 4 stones 9 lbs in total so far.
At church this morning a whole load of people noticed my weight loss and wanted to know all about it which was great for me. I still need all the encouragement I can get.
A few people wondered how I am going to maintain the weight loss to which I say "no Idea". I have never done this before. I think I will be able to stick with the whole route to management phase but who knows.
I am just beginning to get some energy back now and the dizziness symptoms have gone.
Food Diary for Saturday
B: Caramel Shake
L: Thai Chilli soup
D: Quorn fillets in chilli sauce on a bed of green salad
S: Nutty bar
Sunday
B: Chocolate Shake
L: Chicken in basil and chilli sauce on green salad
D: Thai Chilli Soup
S: Nutty bar
The 1 meal a day I am allowed has really helped me keep on the straight and narrow. The meals are a bit repetative but not as bad as the lighter life food packs which can be quite boring.
Having real food has really made a difference to me.
The other good thing is that I think I have lost another 2 lbs this week which is an unexpected bonus. 4 stones 9 lbs in total so far.
At church this morning a whole load of people noticed my weight loss and wanted to know all about it which was great for me. I still need all the encouragement I can get.
A few people wondered how I am going to maintain the weight loss to which I say "no Idea". I have never done this before. I think I will be able to stick with the whole route to management phase but who knows.
I am just beginning to get some energy back now and the dizziness symptoms have gone.
Food Diary for Saturday
B: Caramel Shake
L: Thai Chilli soup
D: Quorn fillets in chilli sauce on a bed of green salad
S: Nutty bar
Sunday
B: Chocolate Shake
L: Chicken in basil and chilli sauce on green salad
D: Thai Chilli Soup
S: Nutty bar
Friday, April 4, 2008
I could get used to this eating
I am hooked on food again but am sticking rigidly to my lighter life route to management.
My scales say I have lost a lb as well which is a bonus. Food diary for last 2 days was the same as wednesday. Tomorrow I am going to have something different. My mum has given me some freah salmon which is great except I don't eat fish - but I might just this once. Many people are at last commenting on my weight loss. I was beginning to think no one was interested.
My scales say I have lost a lb as well which is a bonus. Food diary for last 2 days was the same as wednesday. Tomorrow I am going to have something different. My mum has given me some freah salmon which is great except I don't eat fish - but I might just this once. Many people are at last commenting on my weight loss. I was beginning to think no one was interested.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
First day of route to management on lighter life
Well
The final weigh in on abstinence came out at an extra 6lbs loss
For the 12weeks that is a total of 4 stones 7 lbs. Which I am delighted about.
I have today started what is called "route to management" by the lighter life diet people.
My BMI is still a bit high at 29 but I know I can tackle this later on once I have consolidated the weight at this level.
So today I have my first real food since January 6th. A piece of chicken breast with some low fat cottage cheese. It might sound basic but it was delicious. The thing also was the sensation of eating food again. You cannot imagine how good real food tastes and feels after 12 weeks abstinence.
So food diary day one
B: vanilla shake
L: Thai Chilli Shake
T: Chicken Breast with low fat cottage cheese
S: Nutty Bar
The final weigh in on abstinence came out at an extra 6lbs loss
For the 12weeks that is a total of 4 stones 7 lbs. Which I am delighted about.
I have today started what is called "route to management" by the lighter life diet people.
My BMI is still a bit high at 29 but I know I can tackle this later on once I have consolidated the weight at this level.
So today I have my first real food since January 6th. A piece of chicken breast with some low fat cottage cheese. It might sound basic but it was delicious. The thing also was the sensation of eating food again. You cannot imagine how good real food tastes and feels after 12 weeks abstinence.
So food diary day one
B: vanilla shake
L: Thai Chilli Shake
T: Chicken Breast with low fat cottage cheese
S: Nutty Bar
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Route to management here I come
I have decided that I will start the route to management phase of my lighter life diet after my next weigh in tomorrow.
I have lost over 4 stones so far in 12 weeks and am still a bit short of the ideal weight for my height but I need to consolidate the weight loss I have acheived so far.
So I am now looking forward to a real meal once a day for the next 3 weeks.
I do not know if I will still lose weight on this route to management stage but I hope I do lose a bit more.
I plan to keep a bit of a food diary here of what I eat.
I think I would have found this helpful myself but there seems to be a bit of secrecy about what you can eat on route to management. I do not know why.
So final weigh in of the abstinence stage of my lighter life tomorrow. I will post as soon as I get home from the meeting.
I have lost over 4 stones so far in 12 weeks and am still a bit short of the ideal weight for my height but I need to consolidate the weight loss I have acheived so far.
So I am now looking forward to a real meal once a day for the next 3 weeks.
I do not know if I will still lose weight on this route to management stage but I hope I do lose a bit more.
I plan to keep a bit of a food diary here of what I eat.
I think I would have found this helpful myself but there seems to be a bit of secrecy about what you can eat on route to management. I do not know why.
So final weigh in of the abstinence stage of my lighter life tomorrow. I will post as soon as I get home from the meeting.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
A big milestone for me
Well I got weighed and have now lost 4 stones in the 10 weeks.
More importantly my BMI is now below 30. In fact it is 29.7 something. I am no longer obese - just overweight. Fantastic.
So My resolve to stick with the lighter life while on holiday in france is complete. I will not cheat. When I get back it will mean fewer weeks to my goal weight.
I had a look at the lighter life management books this week and it looks really good. I am looking forward to that stage which will be very soon.
More blogging when I get back from france
More importantly my BMI is now below 30. In fact it is 29.7 something. I am no longer obese - just overweight. Fantastic.
So My resolve to stick with the lighter life while on holiday in france is complete. I will not cheat. When I get back it will mean fewer weeks to my goal weight.
I had a look at the lighter life management books this week and it looks really good. I am looking forward to that stage which will be very soon.
More blogging when I get back from france
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