RACH AND HER WEIGHT

Hi again, have some catching up to do, now that the winter nights allow me more time in the house! and after finishing the last of my unpacking and washing, need another holiday back to the sun....if only...

Back to weightwatchers as I did over indulge on the ship, it is hard to be good when the food is so good.I tried to stick to my healthy eating pattern,small amounts and often, but even though I ate lots of fish and salads, I was always hungry when we came back from the theatre or the nightclub, so had sandwiches very late at night. I thought that walking the decks and going to the gym, climbing stair cases may have helped, but I managed to put on a few pounds. I think if we  went on holiday by plane, I would be more careful,but hate flying and love the ships. I always said that you can treat living on a ship like a health spa, but with so much to temp you, it would take a strong mind. I enjoy food,freshly prepared food and not full of preservatives that are hidden in shop bought food.At home I steam the vege and grill meat or fish. Now that Christmas is around the corner we weightwatchers must be careful what and how much we eat. I will still make Christmas dinner, steamed vege and turkey crown,because it is all white meat.I will make a fresh fruit cocktail for me and the family can have pudding and mince pies. I can have a mince pie, but don't always eat a lot of sweet things, as my biggest downfall is cheese! I love cheese and yet it is so high in fat, I can only have a small chunk, so I grate it and make it look more.

Since losing 4 stone in weight, last year.I have enjoyed being slimmer for lots of reasons.I feel healthier, my athritas in my knee has gone, I love dressing up and have far more confidence in myself as a person.When I was larger,and without confidence, I would stay in much more, refusing offers to parties at times, because never knew what to wear. Was always saying 'does my bum look big in this '? and it did. Life should never revolve around how fat or thin we are,it shouldn't make any difference apart from if it damages your health. We are all different and yet the media covers so much about what we look like.I lost weight for my own reasons and I can do lots more than I could before.If you have been reading my journal,you will see the difference.

I was 4 stone heavier in this pic, so must keep it near as I dont want to go back there, I feel good now, even though I am never going to be too slim, I am in a size 12/14 now and not a size zero, but I am happy this size and must keep my mind focused with all that Christmas brings,, and I hope that anyone who is trying to lose weight, will remember that you don't have to diet and go without anything as long as you watch the portion size. I think little and often keeps your blood levels high and you don't need to fill up on high calorie fillers.

So here is to a healthy, happy Christmas, and keep watching!!

luv

Rach.xx

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• #4 Comment from zoepaul6968 
  06/12/07 16:58 | Permalink

  stop worrying you look great,i got a bit worried when i started reading this entry,as the music you chose above that youre listening to said dido,youll never guess why i had to look at it again lol xx zoe xx
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• #3 Comment from nedmoh 
  04/12/07 10:11 | Permalink

  Well done on losing all that weight ,you are looking lovely ....best wishes Jean
• #2 Comment from pharmolo 
  02/12/07 15:40 | Permalink

  Nice to be able to fit a face to a name, and you do look very good for having lost 4 stone in weight. Well done!
• #1 Comment from jeadie05 
  02/12/07 13:48 | Permalink

  Hi Rach how lovely to see you and my word yes you are looking good ,the picture at the end doesnt look like the same person ,one more bonus you forgot to add ,You look younger ..love Jan xx