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REVIEW OF PROGRESS ON THE BSD
27 Sep 2016, 19:45

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+ May 2015
+ March 2015
+ April 2014
+ March 2014
+ February 2014
+ January 2014
+ December 2013

Why oh why did I ever stop?

Oh dear, I was doing so well! I lost nearly 4 stone from November 2013 to July 2014....and then I lost my way. A combination of reaching some event goals (daughter's graduation) and then having nothing much to aim for, coupled with a lifelong habit of comfort eating.

I have put back the best part of 2 stones. I wake up with back pain, my jeans are straining at the thighs and the button, so are very uncomfortable. I am back to feeling apologetic about my existence, there's no joy to clothes shopping like there was last summer....the list is endless.

While I've been busy stuffing my face, the fat has piled back on. Fact. There's no escaping the consequences of all those puddings and chocolate bars. My mood sucks, I am back to feeling second class once more.

I have a brain, so why have I allowed myself to slip back this badly? I was really enjoying all the wonderful benefits of 5:2.....so why would I exchange all of that for how I am feeling now? Last summer, I really enjoyed going shopping for clothes, my mood was sky high and my self esteem was pretty good. The novelty of having a bit of space in my jeans (thighs-wise) was incredible - because I was always used to filling every inch of them. I felt fit and healthy and spent my days receiving compliments from all & sundry....which was a definite novelty!

That's all gone now. It's taken me until 2nd March to get a grip on 2015. Today is my first fast in ages. If I can get back in the swing of it, I might just salvage Summer 2015. It's nearly 1.30pm and I have eaten nothing so far. Things are looking promising. Once again, I got myself into this mess and I am the only person who can get myself out of it. I know I need to have more respect for myself and my poor body. I need to find other ways to console myself....... :rainbow:

Week 4 BSD results!

by Hazelnut20 on 09 Jun 2016, 23:08

Oh deep joy...and all that! Lost 3lbs in Wk 4...bringing the total up to 19lbs lost in 4 weeks!!

I have never in all my forays into dieting, absolutely never, lost weight every week for 4 weeks! Mother Nature has always thrown a spanner in the works with some badly-timed bloating....resulting not only in despair when I find the results haven't matched the considerable effort....but that I have actually put weight on...grrrr!

A-maz-ing! That's all I can say. 3 more days to go of Week 5....and I'll be reporting back again....fingers all crossed for the Monday weigh-in.......

Thanks for dropping by!

Started BSD 09/05/16 @ 213.5lbs BMI 32.9

Lost 43.3lbs as @ 10/10/16 - got down to 170.2lbs. Fell off wagon (again) but jumped back on 09/01/17...weighing in at 187.2lbs....oh dear :frown:
16/01 180.6lbs
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