words of encouragement

It isn't fate that puts on weight--it's food, food, food.

A boiled dinner will make you thinner, but run and hide from one that's fried.


You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.

Dieting is not a piece of cake.

Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but they can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake.

Progress Not Perfection


No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively do have the power to change.


Focus on how you will become successful today and forget about the setbacks from yesterday.

Wednesday, 22 September 2010

Good Week


Yes the title says it all, it was a jolly good week for all those who bothered to weigh in!!!

You cannot hide forever people, you need to have a word with yourselves and get back on track. You know it makes sense!!!

Only 3 people weighed in today, Elaine, Emma & Myself. Emma being the biggest loser this week, having a 3lb loss this week.

Elaine 1lb loss and myself 2lb.

Theres no excuse for the others, just do it. Get it over with and carry on dieting. I am here to help you in every way I can.

Right, I will start editing some of my older posts and tips to inspire us all.

We are all here & in the same boat, we all have our good days & bad days. But with Christmas coming up its time to take drastic action, especially with all the chocolate that’s probably going to be on offer!!!

I suggest we make a stand - All chocolate should be put in the kitchen, that way we will be less tempted, and those who insist on bringing in chocolates, sweets & biscuits must be told to eat them discreetly & not to offer them out.

Remember, we are "choosing" to not have that chocolate digestive, we are "choosing" to be slim & healthy. After all being healthy is more important!!!

I think that if we try really hard for the next week or two, sacrifice our Kit Kats & bread, it may just kick start us & give us the lift & confidence we need to continue.

You don’t have to deny yourself your favourite foods- if you crave chocolate, buy the smallest bar you can and limit yourself to a couple of bites, only when you really need it, or feel that you've earned it

We need to think before we make our choices, sometimes we eat for the sake of it or “because it tastes nice”, but we’re not actually hungry. – We are all guilty of that one!!!

Tips

  • Drink plenty of water with your meals, not only will you feel fuller quicker but water stops your metabolism slowing down

  • Slow down & chew your food more, if you chew more your brain thinks its eating more & psychologically you will, again feel fuller quicker – result!!

  • I’ve said it before, plan your meals for the full week & apply this to your shopping list. If you only buy what you’ve actually planned to cook & eat there will be no snacks / goodies in the fridge or cupboard to temp you!!!

  • keep hydrated- aim to drink 2-3 litres of water a day, cordial, tea and coffee all count

  • Don’t leave the house without a bottle of water and a few healthy snacks in your bag, then, if you're running late, you always have something to keep hunger at bay
Ive left you with the best breakfast ever!!! Remember, keeps your hunger locked up till lunch!! Vxxx

Thursday, 9 September 2010

Your club needs you

Michelle Fairclough & Beverley Lee!!!! Please come back, we miss you. If you want I can start charging £1 per week again. Anything to get you back on board.

This week was a pretty shocking week for all except 1. Emma storey has decided to put a spurt on for Christmas and start shedding a few pounds. Well done. Not sure whats happened to the rest of us.


Fran and myself had a disastrous week, each putting 2lb on and The Mighty Codd, well... what can I say other than WTF!!! Are you doing this on purpose so you can have he lime light every week??? I remember once when you was my biggest loser. Come on, pull your socks up and wire your jaw - You know I'm joking, right? Love you all to bits really. Now onto Elaine, don't you have a super fab holiday coming up soon???? Didn't you want to lose a stone before you went then you could eat drink and be merry?? One is a little confused as you do not appear to have lost any weight??

I will let you all weigh in tomorrow and then we will need to take drastic action or even make an effort, just for me, to lose some FCUKin weight!!!!! Or I will get angry and you won't like me angry!!
Weight results
Vanessa - 2lb gain :(
Fran - 2lb gain :(
Claire - 3lb gain :O
Elaine - 0lb, maint :(
***Emma - 1lb loss :)

Lots of love

The Fat Controller!!