6 stone weight loss - HELL YEAH!

So yesterday I finally got my 6 stone weight loss award, this has spurred me on to do much more. People I know, look at me and tell me how much better I look, and slimmer, and healthier but I just don't see it myself. I mean I notice in my clothes but if I look in the mirror I look the same as I did 2 years ago.
Losing weight isn't easy, its not meant to be, I mean I've fallen of the hypothetical wagon a few times, it happens. I wish it was easy then we'd all be slim and looking great but then it wouldn't be fun getting on the scales each week. Yes, I love getting on the scales, even when I've had a bad week, sometimes you can be surprised.
I know some people are pretty gutted when they worked so hard and haven't lost anything, but you need to keep at it, try not to get disheartened, I know its hard but some things can't be helped.


Ok so as I said a few days ago I want to do a bit of ranting so if you don't want to read it, skip to the end.


Le Rant:
I hate I hate I hate how fickle and stupid some people are, I get that a lot of people aren't interested in losing weight and are happy how they are (I mean really... are they?). But don't flaunt it all over TV and in the newspapers; You make the rest of us, who are working hard, look bad.
Take for instance: A woman who is having a wedding dress made and needs 45ft of material - yet she's so happy about her size (I think its 36 stone atm) that she's wanting to get to 115 stone to 'beat' the world record. WHAT?!? What about your health? Seriously people are silly. She can't honestly be serious. 
Then there is the woman who accidentally smothered a kitten because it got lodged in her fat, now this woman want to lose weight. Poor kitty! :(
I just don't understand it and it makes me so mad. As most of you know I have this 'social phobia' illness. I won't go to busy places and I won't go out on my own. Its hard to really explain why I feel like I can't but I'll try:
In my head, people look at me and see a tall, ugly, fat girl. They whisper and giggle about it. Some even shout names across the road. I hate people looking at me, I hate what goes through my head thinking about what goes through their's. Part of me knows they probably aren't thinking anything, or laughing at me but its the other part that wins the battle, so I panic and have to leave. I had laser eye surgery because I didn't want to be the tall, ugly, fat girl with glasses. 
So the reason why news articles and TV shows that show 'fat' people and tell us how much they eat, annoy me, is because I feel that people look at me and think I'm the same as them. But I'm not. If I ate 10 pieces of toast in a morning followed by 2 chocolate bars, I honestly think I'd die. But people on the outside don't see that and I can hardly wear a t-shirt saying 'Hey I'm not the same as on TV and I've lost 6 stone so far' can I? So it is hard for me and I do probably get a bit more annoyed than I should, but that's just me.




Right, so the last few months have been challenging; I'm trying to beat my depression and weight loss AND social phobia. Eventually it will all slot into place though. I joined the gym recently and I've actually been! I do go out a bit more than I used too, I spend less time at the PC. Its all about the baby steps.
It makes me happy to think people are being so supportive and it spurs me on to reach me target. A few people have been my lifelines and put up with all my drama! 
I'd just like to thank everyone who reads this and the people who inspire me to do better (you guys know who you are).


*Hugs and loves*


'till next time.

Update and a promise.

Right so, been kinda slacking on this front I really need to get back to it.
Since my last blog I've managed to hit my 6 stone weight loss. I have decided that 10 stone may not be enough so now am setting my sights on 15 stone in total. 
Recently (as of last week), I have joined the dreaded G word (gym), although it wasn't as bad as I thought (well who is about at 6am really?).
The classes I'm taking part in are: Yoga, Aqua Zumba and Aqua tone then going to the gym in between. I do feel so much healthier and my skin feels better.
Tomorrow I will give you all a bit of my ranting but I'm too tired tonight.


Love you all. xx


Ps: The promise is to keep this thing updated!!!

Saturday Night 08/01/12

I hate it... when depression hits you like a slap in the face. I've been great for a few weeks now all of a sudden I feel crappy.Urgh, why does this happen? 

Well to savour my craving for kitkats, I had one.. well maybe eight... tonight and I feel sick. I didnt want them all I just... meh I dunno, greedyness comes into it right? Or is it? Maybe I just wanted something to make me feel better but it backfired and made me feel worse. Well I've learnt my lesson. Hope weigh in this week isnt too bad. But we will see. 

I'm feeling lonely, yeah think thats it. Lonely, fat and unloved. I'm on the verge of crying and feeling more than slightly sorry for myself. 

I hope this is a phase that doesnt last too long, I really hate feeling like this.

That huge hole I see myself in... well I feel like I'm slipping back into it. 

Anyway, enough... Night guys.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are all having a great time over the festive period. 

I have to admit I have not been too good this last few days (damn that christmas cake). I'm going to get straight back on it tomorrow and hopefully can cushion some of the damage.

Well, not only has it been Christmas but I've also been feeling kinda down the last few days, especially today...

Maybe its just me but I feel like everyones worst enemy at the moment. I just want to spend some time with a certain someone but we've both had family things to do the past few days so now I'm missing him a little (might elaborate more on that one day). So that doesnt make me feel too good.

If anyone is selling hugs at the moment, I'll buy a few.

Yeah.. not feeling sorry for myself at all am I?

Anyway, glad today is over, roll on tomorrow.

Nearly half way.

Well, this week... the week leading up to christmas, I lost a whole 2lbs. Which puts me 2.5lbs off 5 stone. Which means, if I get 2.5lbs next week thats 5 stone I've lost in 6 months. Which also means that I only have 5 stone to lose.

Everyone has been so supportive and it means so much to me. I never thought I'd stick to it, but I have and now its showing. Next week I will do a complete sum up of the last 6 months and work out the totals and such.

Fingers crossed for next week.

If I dont blog before, I wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Excited!

Hi all, hope you are all doing well. I know I haven't updated for ages but I'll fill you in on whats been going on.

Last week was the anniversary of my Nan's death and those that know me, will know it hits me hard. So near christmas aswell.

I would like to start by saying that I lost 2lbs last week so didnt reach my 4st 7lbs loss target then. BUT this week I have lost 3 and 1/2lbs so am still on target to lose 5stone by the end of December.

Well christmas is only 10 days away (scary!) and I hope you have all done your Christmas shopping (leave me a message and I'll let you know what I want ;p ). I have 'sort of' finished mine but still have a few more things to get.

You'll all be pleased to know that I'm getting more confident in going out on my own (well, done it once so far - and it was only to get a little thing from Asda) and I dont feel as panicy now.

Christmas, for a lot of people, is a really hard time to stick to the plan and lose weight, but if you are focused enough, you can do it. So many temptations about, its understandable but dont let Christmas spoil what you have already worked hard to achieve.

I have a bet on with someone that if I put on weight at Christmas that I'm not allowed to visit him in Madrid next year... pfft.. I'll take that bet Fede and I'll show you!!!

Last weigh in next week until after Christmas so I'll keep you all informed.

Love you all!

Bad week

Well this week is not a good week at all, not foodwise but emotionally wise. Tomorrow is the anniversary of my Nanas death, it still feeling like yesterday.

Anyway, I didnt think I'd do well at all this week due to being away for 3 days. But I surpassed myself and lost a further 2lbs. 1lb to go for 4 and a half stones. easy peasy!.

I wish to send my thanks to everyone who has and still is being supportive of me, I know I dont say it but it means a hell of a lot.

Hugs