We are aware it's been a while since we last posted and we have begun phase 2 so thought we'd best give everyone an update on how this has been going..........
Liz -
Well Phase 2 is not easy!! You start to have something nice and all of a sudden want everything in the world, with life starting to return to normal it's hard to resist. We have had a couple of days where we have both given into temptations we shouldn't have done. We know this is not good and so today we are back focused on the plan and how we should be eating with 1 main meal each day and 2 shakes. I haven't been as bad as others (not mentioning names) however I have strayed when I shouldn't have done. I've given in to his tempation of pizza - although must say I didn't enjoy this so won't be rushing to have another. I've also given in to the afternoon tea for my nans 90th followed by Fajita's with my family back at our new home, but then I haven't seen them all together in such a long time one meal wasn't going to harm.
Today I have been back on it, 1 shake this morning for breakfast and 1 main meal. We have just got back from a lovely dog walk with Lexi so this has made me feel better.
We have decided we are going to increase our exercise now we are eating more, we have a free trial for some online courses and we also have our exercise bike to start using, we are determined not to put this weight back on.
I was lucky and despite the temptations getting the better of me I still managed to loose 1.5lbs last week - so over all a total of 2stone 5.5lbs for me. However if I keep giving in I don't expect to be keeping the weight loss where it is - I expect it will quickly climb back up again which I don't want. I feel so much more alive, healthier and happier at this weight so I don't want to undo the work I've done.
I need to really focus now for Michael and to get him back on track too. I know if I give in he will too - doesn't help with the Euro's on for him and wanting to watch this in the pub atmosphere.
We can and we will do this and he will reverse his diabetes, we just need to concentrate and stay focused and not slip back into old habits.
Mike -
So after what seemed like a bit of a breeze through phase one we entered phase 2 thinking we had beaten the worst of this. We were wrong. This stage has been much harder for me to comprehend and the alure of temptation has been hard for me to resist. A few pints won't hurt, a few takeaways won't hurt, a bit of chocolate won't hurt. Well i can say in all honesty it is so easy to fall back in to the old habits. My worst vice has always been full fat coca cola. I am staying away from this completely. I need to learn moderation is key. I think once England have won the euros the draw for the pub won't be so strong. There is something about being patriotic and needing to have several pints whilst i cheer my country on. After the first few days of returning to eating i knew my weight had gone up so don't want to get disheartened and have decided not to step back on the scales for a few days until I know i am back in control.
The next step is to really push myself to do more exercise if i am going to start eating a bit more. I have noticed my appetite has come racing back since we have started eating things other than vegetables again. In my mind i am so much an all or nothing person that when i know i can't have these things its simple as its not an option. When I have an option I can and do make poor choices so worst case i will go back to phase one if needs be. I have achieved the target the GP set me and lost nearly 4 stone in 8 weeks so just need to get that focus back.
On a personal note I am in love with our new home and our new lifestyle. We agreed when we moved in that we would live a more simplistic lifestyle and make sure we tidy up behind ourselves after dinner etc. So far we have stuck to our guns. I have been very active and taken ownership of DIY and keeping on top of the garden in the house. That's really not like me at all. Generally speaking we have kept on top of the housework and can say i am a very house proud person. I want people to come and enjoy our home. Here's to being back on track
Carpe Diem 4L
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