New Mums still seeking new bodies - this time we'll do it.

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So a new thread, a new more motivated state of mind.

We will be skinny. No more excuses.

God Beyond, you had a stressy wedding moment too. It seems to be an event that drives women nuts. I have two sons so I will get to just turn up and enjoy the day (I'm not really the sort to get caught up in wedding planning). Don't feel sad that you didn't have a good maternal figure, just see it as you learned how to be a good Mum, it was like a what-not-to-do guide. And I'm sure you are creating lovely childhoods for your children that will be memories that you can cherish.

We have synced up, first our periods then the time we post, will we see if we have psychic powers? Think of a sentence...repeat it...Was it "God I'm hungry"? That's what I've been repeating all day.

I love tofu, but the vomlette will not be finding it's way on to my menu any time soon. DH is finding the lack of carbs hard going, we're having to look at heartier breakfast options for him or I feel he will stop. Any ideas? What do you guys eat for breakfast? He's lost 2.8 lbs in 2 days but feels it's not going quick enough, he has 2 beers every evening, I feel if he stopped having them he would see faster results but I don't want to cut everything out for him. I have pork belly for him tomorrow and he had pesto salmon with roast balsamic veg tonight so it's not like he's eating a boiled egg and lettuce leaf.

I'm starving?? Pretty much the same..

I've decided I need to change my breakfasts, pre diet I had pride. I think I'll have eggs at the weekend. Otherwise can't think if anything, even considering just having a packet of ham on work days.

I have totally lost it.

Pre diet I had pride?? God I have lost it.

Porridge.
Porridge!!!

Another classic mum moment.

First time she saws DS.

'There's no doubt who the father is'.

Yup that would be DH.

I got that too! Both the boys were the image of their Dad as newborns (DS1 is more like my side now) and everyone always said "There's no doubting you're the Dad" to DH. Do people not get that they are inadvertently saying that I probably sleep around when they say that? It really bothered me.

We need to have protein based food for DH, he normally has porridge and I think he misses having a full belly going to work. I should probably google some recipes...Maybe tomorrow.

I've just realised that he gets handed 3 meals a day and never has to think about it, I never copped that I am his personal chef! I'd love a chef.

How are you both? How's your DH feeling Sol? Has he managed to stick to the diet?

Weighted myself this morning and have lost a further lb am hoping it's more as it's my tom and I always retain fluid.
On day 2 of exante, going to do for 1 week, hoping to lose 5lbs. I am absolutely starving though.

Well done Beyond. How much since you started? Is it 9lb? It's hard to stick to, sorry you're feeling hungry though.
I've had an okay few days. I'm annoyed with myself because I can't quite stick to it 100%. I've had 2 days that were low cal and low carb, so I suppose they were fast days really? I'm almost back to the weight I was before Christmas. I really need to try to do the Exante 100% for a week or so. I think if I have a decent loss it will give me more motivation.
So that's what I'm aiming for on Monday (again!)
My DB's GF is trying to lose 21lb in 12 weeks, so we are going to try to motivate each other.
How are you Sol?

Oh and I want a 'pre diet I had pride' t shirt and mug printing.

Sorry about your mumBeyond. I supose that's why people say you can't choose family.

Weddings and new babies seem to bring out the worse in some people.

Hi all,

finding the diet really hard to stick to during totm (I had 4 chocolate rice krispie squares yesterday ffs). All my meals have been low carb but I seem to reach a point where I am almost hysterically craving chocolate/sugar. I know part of it is extreme tiredness and sleep deprivation and the other side of it is totm related, but it's so hard to control. I'll have been on the diet for a week tomorrow so I'm hoping for a 3 lb weightloss (due to not really sticking to it 100%).

I want one of those tee-shirts too Green, I think we could make a fortune with a Dragons Den style product. It's hard getting re-started isn't it? But it's fantastic that you are nearly down to your pre-Christmas weight so soon. Are you going back to Exante for a week? Did your Atkins bars arrive, were they nice?

Are you on the countdown to your holiday Beyond? It must be so nice to know you are going away to the sun. Well done on losing another pound, you are doing so well. In another week you'll be another few pounds down so the hunger will be worth it. Can you have some chicken or ham to see you through?

It's bloody freezing here and I am craving a curry from the takeaway up the road, but I am trying to stay focused. I have promised myself one on Valentines night as long as I stick to the low carb plan until then. I'm also off alcohol during the week in a bid to lose weight quicker, I know I'm going to find this very hard as I like to have a glass of wine in the evening. I know that might make me sound like I have an alcohol problem but I really enjoy 1 glass (and then falling asleep n the sofa).

Here's to another week of dieting and getting one step closer to being skinny!

My re start has failed again. I'm really struggling at the moment. I'm putting it down to TOTM and just lack of motivation.

I'm going to add some real food for myself to my shopping that's getting delivered tomorrow. I'll just try for low carb meals again instead of Exante. I'm hoping that might stop all the picking at any food within my reach.

Although I'm only a couple of pounds heavier than before Christmas (so 2 stone down still) I feel really fat again. I'm obviously bloated and I think I've adjusted to my new size, so I feel fat and frumpy again. (Does that make any sense). I feel ready to lose more.

The Atkins bars are okay, I prefer the Exante ones though.

Well done on resisting the curry Sol. Have you had a better day today?

How are you doing Beyond?

Really struggling as well, was on day 5 of exante and just had some cashews and a slice of ham. Maybe it's the cold?

You have done so fantastically well green - albs is nothing and I am sure they will be god in no time at all. Like your plan of low carving - ease yourself back into it gently.

Well done re curry Sol, I really fancy one now though.

Shall we patent ' pre diet, I had pride'?

Just had 2 jaffa cakes and a pkt of crisps - so annoyed with myself.
Will try and recoup damage by low carbing and sticking to 1000 cals next 3 days.
and no dinner.

No point restarting exante now....

Green - I obviously mean low carbing, not low carving!

Struggling here too. I had 2 croissants today. I am on my knees with exhaustion (literally - I fell asleep playing cars with the kids yesterday, leaning against the toy garage, not a good moment!). I eat nothing for ages and then eat something quick because I'm ravenous, I'm a disaster when I'm tired.

TinySol is teething terribly and is awake for long stretches during the night, I got 70 mins sleep on Sunday night. It's just hell.

Beyond, write off the crisps and jaffa cakes and start afresh tomorrow. Don't punish yourself too much, it will just be counter-productive. I think "Pre diet, we had pride" should be the title of our next thread .

Green you are doing great. Maybe proper food is the way to go. It's so cold that real, low carb dinners are always a good thing to opt for. Have you thought any more about exercise?

Right, I'm off to bed so I can get some sleep before TinySol starts his night time disco.

I can't stop stuffing my face

Come back Green, wait for me

My meals have been ok. But my snacks are utter junk. I'm so annoyed at myself. I've been dieting for a week and haven't lost a pound. What the hell is wrong with me? I'm miserable being this size but I keep sabotaging everything.

I have really bad joint pain at the moment, I'm wondering if it's to do with my weight. Feeling utterly shit about myself at the moment

I only got as far as the shower. Taking advantage of both DC asleep at the same time.

I feel the same as you Sol. I'm annoyed at myself because I was doing so well and now I'm just messing about. I could have lost another half stone by now if I'd been serious about his. I'm not even enjoying eating junk. I feel terrible. I know I'll be even more mad at myself if I keep doing this. It will be summer before we know it and I don't want to be wearing stuff just because it fits and hides the fat! I want nice clothes and to feel healthy.

Could your joints be hurting because of the cold? Or you could have a virus? Are you getting enough healthy fat in your diet?
I don't think being so tired helps either. We all need some sort of child free spa weekend in a warm sunny place.

I had two okay days but I lost the plot last night. Poorly children and DH was at work till 11. So I ate a load of rubbish.
Then I went to the supermarket this morning. I read your previous post before I left which led to me buying and eating 2 crossiants. Washed down which fresh orange juice as I felt I needed the vitamin c! I've picked at various rubbish all day really. I feel so fat and bloated now.
I'm going to just try to eat healthily for the next few days. I'll have a think about my next plan of action over the weekend.

I did think about exercise, mainly when I was admiring all the workout clothes in Sainsburys today. They have some lovely stuff! But seriously, yes I need to start. I'll aim for some extra walks next week and maybe an exercise during the day with the DC. There always seems to be something else to do. But I also waste too much time in the Internet.

I think we have all come to a bit of a lull. We can turn this around. No point in feeling bad about what is done, lets just try and be better. You have both been doing so well. Aim for losing 1/2 stone in the next 3 weeks maybe?

I am weighing in tomorrow - also disappointed with my diet this week, I think I could have made the 14lbs if I had stuck to it - annoyed with myself too but I think we need to remember how well we have done so far. I am sure we will have our new bodies for next Christmas :)

Totally agree with you green - the chronic tiredness doesn't help at all. I wonder if it's the tiredness more than anything that is causing the pain Sol.

Massages and relaxation all round (if only)!

Feeling very hungry today. Spent a ton of time sorting out meals for DH and the kids but completely forgot to get stuff sorted for me. So, just had a very hungry, very angry rant about how everything in this house is shite and I'm always at the end of every list when it comes to being taken care of (It was spectacular).

I've retreated to the sofa with wine and a blanket. I'm fucking furious but I'm mostly annoyed at myself because it's my own doing. There's nothing else to have unless it's toast as it's grocery shopping day tomorrow. I may murder someone with my bare hands. Anyone else having an irrationally angry hungry day? Please share your tales of woe.

How did your weigh in go Beyond? I think you've done really well. When are you off on holidays? Have you bought lots of lovely new clothes to wear?

Sorry about the croissant post that made you go off track Green. How can we get our motivation back? How are your children, are they still sick?

DH just made me popcorn as he fears for his life. He's a good husband, anger receding as popcorn is eaten. YUM!

How you feeling now Sol? I have those rants every now and then (probably too often for Dh's liking
Are you planning to get some low cal treats in your shopping?

So I have lost a further 3 lbs. So my total weight loss is 12lbs. I was hoping for 14, but didn't manage to stick to diet 100%. I am quite pleased, leaves me with 17lbs to lose. I am going to try really hard to eat well on holiday, although I know some gain is inevitable.

I haven't really purchased anything new, I did get a breton top from seasaslt, I wanted new new jeans but seem to be in-between sizes.
I will try and shop for a few hours while away and get a couple of things, I have got a sundress from Monsoon I dig out every holiday, I am on the look out for a similar one.

Well done Beyond. 12lb is still a great loss. Are you going away this week?
I keep looking at the seasalt clothes, but I don't want to buy anything new until the summer.
I'm at a Christening tomorrow and need to figure out what I'm wearing.i tried an Isabella Oliver wrap dress on last night, but it didn't cover the boobs very well. Yet there seemed to be loads of material every wear else? Weird.
I'll have to have a dig around later and see what I can come up with.
I gave in yesterday and just ate proper food, doing the same today and tomorrow. I'm actually feeling much better now. God knows how much I weigh! I'm restarting seriously on Monday. 100% Exante, no messing around. Going to drink lots of water and try to be really strict for 2 weeks. You can both come and hit me with sticks if I fail.

Did the popcorn cure you Sol? Yesterday I had porridge, fruit, bits of ham sandwich (Leftovers), orange juice, spaghetti and meat balls with garlic bread. Them some lots of Prosecco and some chocolate. So really you had a good day.

I must admit that I was very selfish when I started being serious about losing some weight. Trying to please everyone with one or two meals just wasn't working. Obviously I always make the children meals, but some days DH has to sort himself out. I am trying to batch cook more often so there are dinners in the freezer for him. I do make sure there are things in that I can have or I get rage.

Don't worry about the crossiants, I need no excuse to visit the bakery counter! They were so nice too.

Beyond that is an incredible loss. I'm so happy for you!!! Oh it really is fantastic, congratulations. I think you should be seriously proud of yourself. How many people can say they have lost 12 lbs in January?! When are you flying out? I hope you have a great time. Maybe just opt for protein where you can and try not to worry too much, enjoy the time with your family.

Green I will join you in a super strict 2 weeks starting Monday. I think eating well for a few days, with lots of proper food might get the cravings off your mind. And it's not selfish to focus on your weightloss and do something that is just for you. I understand the hassle of cooking a million different meals for everyone, it's a pain in the arse.

I was absolutely murderous with hunger last night. There were ads for Apache pizza on every ad break and I swear they were taunting me. DH took serious pity on me and made me popcorn (to soak up the copious amounts of Lidl wine I had drunk) and I weighed myself this morning and I weigh 189.4. Now this is big because I have not weighed in the 180's before so I was delighted. But it just proves that my bodies are insane and after having a big bowl of carbs I finally lost weight.