Mum Chums Diary

Mum Chum · #1 12-09-2009, 15:17

Hi All.
Have just done week 1 and 1/2 way into week 2. I've been there & done that with plenty of other diets but have been majorly inspired by a friend who has recently reached her goal.

Why have I never heard of this before. I'm finding it quite easy in comparison to some I have done altho weighing each and every food item means I need to be majorly organised. I don't mind the numbers dropping on the tape measure at the end of week 1 tho.
Theres a lo o n g way to go but I'm determined to make it.

I'm loving logging into the forum and reading others diaries. (Wish I had more time). I find it so inspiring. I also enjoy looking at photos. Its amazing how much change can happen in a body in 4 weeks. I'm looking forward to clothes fitting again.

So far I haven't told too many people. I've told my husband that I have had some blood tests done and as a reult I have to stick to this eating plan to balance my hormones & sugar levels. He is stick thin and doesn't have a clue how hard it is to lose weight. He used to have 3 weerbix with cornflakes on top for breakfast and if he felt he needed to lose weight would cut out 1 weetbix. That was all it took - and usually only for a week or 2. All his other meals were normal. Anyway, I'm waiting for him to notice a difference before I say anything this time. (And I won't hold my breath waiting).

Tonight we are heading to my sons for dinner but I have said that I will have to bring my own food as I don't want them to have to bother doing anything special. That way I also know that what I'm having is legal. Guess I / and they/ 'll get used to this. I haven't given a time frame but becos I'm camping bush at my 4 week level I won't be able to have my blood test so have said it will have to be for at least 8 weeks. By then they should be able to see good results and encourage me on.
Heres hoping anyway.

Ms Inspired · #2 12-09-2009, 23:28

Hi Mum Chum
Well done on achieving the hurdle of the first week!....I am almost there

...Best of luck for your journey into healthiness and skinnyness!!

Kohinoor · #3 26-09-2009, 17:00

Hi Mum Chum,

Welcome !! The input on here is SO good eh? Good to see it is doing it for you too. Stick with us, and stick with your plan, and you'll get there - yes, even if it is a longer walk than most.

As you might've seen, there are success stories abounding, and many of them involve people who have shed way more than 50Kgs.... You didn't say how much you need to shed (and that's OK too) but I wanted to highlight the fact that it works for everybody. And that includes you

Meanwhile, your diary is now "ready to rock'n'roll" - right here.... Go get it

Tell us a bit more about yourself, Mum chum - and go grab a ticker too (that helps to involve us, as well as inspiring you)

Koh

PS I just worked it out - you must be closing in on your "first 4 weeks weigh-in" - so do be sure to vote on this thread, once you know your results :-
HOW MUCH WEIGHT DID YOU LOOSE (Approx Total) TO THE 4 WEEK WEIGH POINT?

Mum Chum · #4 12-10-2009, 22:45

So I have past the 4 week mark - and not a set of scales in sight. Well at least not that I could stand on. I did take my food scales and all the relevant food I would need, and did my only little cookathon while everyone else shared. I went camping waaay out bush on a cattle property - several hours from civilisation. It was great and relaxing but I missed my 4 week blood test.
That also worked in my favour as I still haven't told very many people the details of what I am doing except that I have to have blood tests and because I missed the 4 week one, I now have to go to 8 weeks. It would be nice to think that by then it is a bit noticeable. I'm 100 gr off 10 kg, lost.
I did feel good at the end tho that I had managed to do the right thing.
Its also nice to be wearing my work (uniform) shirts buttoned up and not open with a camisole under to cover up, because the buttons wouldn't reach.
Saturday, I have my SIL's 50th birthday brunch and then a 40 year school reunion that night so the week end is looking challenging. I have informed the caterers for the reunion that I have special dietary needs and my list of possible foods but not sure how to cope with the morning celebration.
I have to say that I am addicted to this site and am constantly encouraged by reading others stories. Even when they feel they have failed, I'm encouraged as I've failed so often in the past and then given up. By being open in this forum, people admit their mistakes and are then able to "get on with it".
I just love it.

Mum Chum · #5 20-10-2009, 23:40

Hmm - what a weekend. Friday,I phoned the cafe and spoke to the chef for Saturday and prebooked my lunch. Told him the amount of food (weights) I could have and he thanked me very much for calling ahead. Saturday, lunch, turned up at the cafe and they remembered my call. This was going to be too easy.
Eventually my plate came out. Not sure if the chicken was weighed but it all looked oh so nice. Baby corn, sprouts, red capsicum and who knows what else. (Oh forgot the oil).
So, I played with it, whilst having a battle in my mind. "I explained what I can have, I'm paying for this, its not what I asked for - BUT DO I MAKE A FUSS".
Then I made a decision - "I am not going to let someone else sabotage my hard work - its only 1 meal but how much will it set me back" It was really hard carrying that plate back to the counter and explaining it was NOT what I had ordered and I couldn't eat it. (Especially with the in laws all wondering what I was up to.)
However, I felt like I had made a major stand and had won a mental battle - against myself admittedly - but it was a win.
Dinner wasn't much better. When I asked about my order, they explained that because it was buffet, they had decided it was too hard to do "special" meals - even tho we had been asked about special dietry needs, so it was up to me to pick what I could have. Another hard meal - when I thought I had done everything I could to make it easy for myself. Oh well!
It was such a relief to get on the scales next morning and see they had dropped slightly, rather than rising.
Must say, I'm glad THAT weekend is over.

lil_doll · #6 21-10-2009, 09:58

Gah How Frustrating! Sounds like you handled it well though.

Rach77 · #7 21-10-2009, 21:15

Hi Mums Chum,

It sounds to me like you handled both situations really well. Sometimes all we can do is our best with what we are given. If you keep this up you will cruise through!!

Rach

Mum Chum · #8 25-10-2009, 23:05

Yay - have hit the 12kg mark. Am about a week (I hope)to venturing into new territory. Can't remember the last time I was 100kg. I also have never admitted to anyone that I even got that high - but this is a place we can be honest - and we're all in the same boat.
I find that so encouraging.
I never realised before how much social activities we have - or maybe its just now that I have to be so careful. I guess previously I just "went with the flow".
I have another function next weekend - and all the extended family are coming back for lunch for a "sausage sizzle". Think I may just hide inside and eat while no one is looking.
I cooked a big lasagne for my husband last night - and managed to not do the taste test.
That seems to be 1 of the hardest things - not checking on taste - especially when I'm not having any. I almost slipped up once and stopped before it made it too my mouth. I don't think I'd realised how much "tasting" had gone on in my kictchen. Its been a real habit change thats for sure.
PS - can someone please tell me how to change my ticker
Thanks

knickerless · #9 26-10-2009, 09:21

Hi!

You're doing really well - and I know exactly what you mean about the tasttesting whilst cooking!!

To change your ticker just click on it and that will take you to the site where you can sign in and change your details.

Mum Chum · #10 28-10-2009, 21:14

Thanks for that.

Am just wondering - does anyone else find they dream about food?

I don't ever remember dreaming about food before.
And I find myself eating it (in the dream) and not even enjoying it. What a waste lol.
Its always food not on the plan and sometimes it doesn't even LOOK nice, but I have to eat it so I don't offend someone - or who knows what other excuse there is.

Went for a follow up blood test today - have hit the 8 week mark.
Because I was away in the bush at the 4 week mark, I needed to go for an 8 week test to keep things on track.

My clothes are getting nice and loose, but because I was so big to start with it still isn't very obvious. Have announced that I have to go another 4 weeks till the next blood test. (Obviously I plan to keep going after that, but thats my excuse for having to weigh everything that looks like it may go near my mouth)
Hopefully by then, I'll have dropped a size or 2 and it will really be noticeable. I'm waiting to get some encouragement when that happens.

In the meantime, I have my Mums 80th birthday - which we are celebrating in a major way.
On the day, her children are taking her to lunch, then our spouses and children are joining us for dinner somewhere else.
On top of that we have a huge weekend planned - all of which revolves around food - of course.
I refuse to be sabotaged - by myself or anyone else, but sometimes it would be easy to just give in and join in.
I have been on so many diets in the past and failed, this one has to work. Every kilo lost is a kilo gone forever. Never to be found again.

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Mum Chum · #11 23-11-2009, 12:40

Phew - celebrations are all over. Managed the lunch ok but Mums favorite food is thai and there were 20 of us there. I had phoned the restaurant and yes they had chicken & steamed veg. Silly me forgot to ask what the steamed veg were and NONE of them were Cohens friendly.
I spent the max time going thru their menu picking out veg I was allowed from each dish available and came up with a list they had to have in the kitchen. Then tried working out the protein. Even that wasn't straight forward. The chicken was pre marinated and the beef was strips. Finally asked for fish and ended up with salmon - which I know isn't on the plan but was my last option - short of leaving and not spending time with the family, and more importantly the guest of honour - my Mum.
Altho I gave them weights for the veg I'm sure there was much too much there. I have always thought "I've paid for this so I need to eat it" Now I'm finding I can't get thru everything on my plate and don't have a problem with "waste" as I figure it will now not go to my "waist"
2 nights later, my neices flew in and we headed off to the Pancake Manor. They all hoed in and I had a glass of water. (Some of them could do with Cohens but suspect they are waiting to see how long I last)
Then Friday night we had a big surprise party for Mum (Which I did 3 major desserts for and would normally have done lots of sampling but managed to refrain).
Mums children then spent the weekend with her, camping (my sister is on acreage) and eating (Looked and smelled wonderful) but I had taken all my food with me.
Can't say I wasn't tempted tho.
My little theme for the weekend was "Nothing tastes as good as beeing slim feels".
My daughters are both very encouraging and tell me how proud they are of me so that has been a major boost.
On a happy note - I'm finally into double figures. YAY!!
Its been a long time since I saw that. In fact I went back thru my WW records and it would have to be at least 10 years.
I've also bundled 3 big bags of clothes that are now too big and started digging out smaller clothes that "I've been waiting to grow into".
The outfit I wore yesterday I only wore once 11 years ago, and it was soooo tight then but fits great now. Am planning to wear it a bit now before it gets too big.
So excited and love watching the size labels getting smaller.

lil_doll · #12 23-11-2009, 13:07

WOWOWOWOWOWOW!

Congrats on the double digits!!! Yahooooooo!

And sounds like you handled your festivities as well as possible, so you deserve a big pat on the back!

I love that 'nothing tastes as good as slim feels' quote... but did you hear that Kate Moss was quoted in an interview saying that and has now been branded as sprouting pro-anorexia!!!! What a joke?! Of course models have to watch what they eat!

Ooops, I digress, AWESOME JOB!

Mum Chum · #13 23-11-2009, 13:25

Thanks & LOL - it will be a long time before I'm accused of anorexia.
One of my neices (who I haven't seen since I started) commented that I'm fading away so that was nice.

this..is..it! · #14 23-11-2009, 13:41

Hi!

I just wanted to say a very big well done on getting through all of those social situations in good form! With Xmas and parties and everything else coming up and it encouraging to see that it can be done!

Thanks for the reminding me of the mantra... "Nothing tastes as good as being slim feels" - I think I will use it over xmas!

Well done on your fantastic results!

Kat

Mum Chum · #15 28-11-2009, 21:28

Thanks for the comments -

Wow - this afternoon I visited my Mum and she asked how much weight I had lost. Then we were outside and one of the neighbours stoppped for a chat & commented on my "slimming down". Mum told her how much weight I had lost. I went to stop her but she said "no I am SO proud of you".

I don't think she has ever said that before -it made me feel good. Also made me realise that I maybe need to tell my children that occassionally.

Why are we quick to pass judgement but compliments seem so much harder - especially with family.

Kohinoor · #16 29-11-2009, 13:36

Hi Mum Chum,

Hey, you're going like a train !! Well done for reaching those goals, and particularly for "standing up for yourself" when meals were not what was arranged.

You're now SEEING the benefits of not eating the wrong thing - and that comment from Mum must've lit up your day too

Hang onto everything that inspires you to keep on going, MC.... Exitting that last BMI range must feel good too - more to go, but hey, you're on the right track !!!

Has hubby said anything yet? If not, shouldn't be long.....

Koh

*Kate* · #17 29-11-2009, 13:45

Go you!!! You seem to be going really well, and congrats on the doubles!

Going out can be a challenge, some people take their own food/eat at home to eliminate all chances of going off program, but seems like you have done really well for the situations you have come across.

Looking fwd to following your journey.

this..is..it! · #18 07-12-2009, 14:11

Hi MC!

Just wanted to POP in and say HI and thanks for your message in my diary. There is much comfort in knowing we are not on our own with some things hey? Thank you.

How is everything going for you?

Wishing you a fantastic week!

maria1969yellow · #19 07-12-2009, 15:21

thought I would pop in and just say a hi and big congrats on the losses to date and handling of all your situations. Sounds like you have a real grip on it and actually has motivated me to re think about waiting till after chrissy to start again as I have struggled but I have quite a few emotional issues that I have had to and still dealing with but I loved, love cohens and know its one of the best programmes for me I have ever done.

You will be at your goal before you know it.

Big virtual hug and congrats...

Maria
xxxx

Mum Chum · #20 08-12-2009, 22:35

Thanks everyone for your comments. I feel like I have so many new "best friends" when I hop on here. We are all on the same journey and can relate to what each other is going thru.

In fact I have been so busy trying to keep up to date on everyone elses' diary I keep forgetting about my own lol.

I have decided - because everything seems to have slowed down - that I will only record my weight loss weekly so tomorrow is d day. I do keep sneaking peeks tho, and so far it only ever goes down - well thats when its not staying the same. I found some old WW membership books and have been comparing and some weeks it was up and some down. I'd say its been a good 10 years since I was this weight in fact if I knew how, I'd like to do a graph of my journey over the last 28 years. (Its 28years since the 1 and only time I reached goal - after which I had 2 babies within 16 months and never managed to lose weight after them.)- it would probably be a bit depressing. It would be great to do a losing one tho.

I will admit to having a problem with my water intake and because we so badly need some rain, the grass in our yard is a true indicator of what a difference water makes. I am running gray water from the shower & washing machine onto the grass and it is very obvious which areas have missed out.
I can't help wonder what it does to our body to miss out, but it makes me more determined to keep on top of it.

Last week we had to go to a funeral on my husbands side. They live over an 1 1/2 hours away so we don't see them all that often. That night my mother in law called for a chat, but 1 of the 1st things she said was "You've lost weight & you look good - not that you haven't always looked good". lol I think she realised what she said then tried to fix it, but I really didn't mind. Its nice to think it really is becoming noticeable.

By the way Koh, no hubby still hasn't said anything - but I'm used to that. He's probably waiting for me to fall off the wagon, but this time I won't be.

I can't believe how much more mobile I am, I can now run up the stairs to answer the phone and play on the floor with our precious little grandaughter. I could get down before but getting up was so hard that I tended not to get down. How much does being overweight limit our life? So so sad. but Oh so happy when we do something about it.