This is a real test for me, not the actual doing the weight loss trial but the ache I can feel in my conscience, maybe it will sit better as it goes on, but I really want to lose weight with out sellingout to corporates and fads. I've been losing weight over the past 6 months purelyby moving more and not eating as much crap, sorry, food that's not really that good for you!! In the 6 months I've lost enough weight to go from a size 22/24 to a size 16/18.
Through the blog I was approached by a company asking me to do a free weight loss trial for 28 days, I will be blogging about it as the days go on as a kind of on the hoof report. They will provide my meals for the next 28 days, plus a consultant, advice and support 24/7
So it was with with mixed emotions that I sorted the food into meal groups (and alphabetised them - I am a Virgo and yes all labels are facing out!) and started my weight loss trial a couple of days ago. I feel like I'm letting YOU down as I want lose this weight "normally" without joining clubs/drinking potions/measuring out everything/popping pills (mainly because I've tried them all and there is nothing else TO try). However, I want to lose weight and if this has to be part of my journey, then so be it.
3 things I have learnt today, well, confirmed at least: 1) Pre weight loss trial I thought I was not eating enough and this has confirmed it. I was eating around 1200 calories a day, I'm now eating 1500. Previously I had 3 meals and no snacks, I now have 3 meals and 3 snacks.
2) My portion sizes have been too big, I've been either trying to put all the above in 3 meals then been hungry at night and either grumped or eaten one of the kids - or I've over-faced myself with food and then carried on eating to the point where its uncomfortable.
3) Why is fruit so expensive!! I knew I didn't eat enough and after shopping yesterday, I realise why. And when you live with a family of locust, you have to be quick to get any!! DS3 is a very picky eater but today he has had 2 bananas, 2 apples, strawberries and huge dirty look of me!!
So I'm freegle-ing for a poly tunnel and fruit cage to keep the birds and the kids away from this summers harvest from the garden as growing it has to help cut the costs down.
Starting Weight 14st 4lb
Activity: Day 1 - 30 mins walking on treadmill (roger), Day 2 - 1 hr at gym, 1x40 min walk, Day 3 - Vac'd and mopped, day 4 - 1.5mile Run.