I am seriously shocked!
Got on the scales, (never a good thing!) to see what the damage was. I have purposely been avoiding them because I knew that the number I saw on them was never going to please.
The mummy tummy, well, that has become a good excuse for what is really not doing more exercise, and for slipping the extra biscuit or 10 into my snacking schedule!
And I am ashamed to say that we have succumbed to rather a lot of takeaways in the last couple of months since the in-laws were away.
Struggling to fit into my Indian outfits the other days was embarrassing enough, but the icing on the cake was Monday evening. My in-laws flew back on the weekend, and mum in law had unpacked her cases. In there were 5 beautiful new outfits for me!
Really gorgeous ones, ideal for the family wedding we have in a month.
Only they didn’t fit. Not one of them!
Not one of them!
It was the dreaded boobage area again!
The tailor has my old measurements there, and I had said to her to not bother getting clothes this time as I have too many anyway, but the horror on my face must have been apparent as she told me she had requested the guy to take the clothes seams IN!
Wow! Mum must see me with really slimming rose tinted glasses!
Anyway, lucky for me, as these have been taken in, that can be reversed, and they can be let out again too.
But that was the straw that broke the camel’s back.
I decided I need to diet, lose weight, do something, as this was ridiculous!
At the moment, I weigh more than I have ever weighed in my life, apart from when I was pregnant, and even then I wasn’t much more than I am right now! How bad is that!
I loaded my shopping trolley with fruit and veg, and salad, and dutifully informed Hubby Dearest that takeaway was not on the menu now!
Smoothies for breakfast, not as much tea, more water, salads at lunch, a balanced dinner… that is what I am doing now.
But can someone please inform my inner sweet-toothed fattie (who is more the outer me at the moment) that I cannot get cravings at 9pm, then demolish ice creams or chocolates!
My aim is 10 stone… It won’t be a fast process by any means… I need to find time, and energy, in the day to exercise too!
Wish me luck please!
jacquelineobyikocha
May 10, 2016 @ 15:56:43
Sorry I laughed, but I couldn’t help it. Weight loss is not funny at all, but with all our best wishes you can do it.
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Ritu
May 14, 2016 @ 23:15:17
What are you doing in my Spam Jacqueline?!
Thank you for the best wishes! I must have dropped a couple of lbs, but not too much I fit into one outfit at the wedding yesterday, but that was also with some adjustments to the outfits!
Weight loss is serious but you have to have a giggle too!
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afternoonofsundries
Apr 22, 2016 @ 03:12:09
I hope you succeed in your goals!! Good luck!
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Ritu
Apr 22, 2016 @ 06:53:17
Thank you! I’m trying my hardest!!!
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Sharon Yvonne
Apr 21, 2016 @ 20:24:47
LOL Good luck 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 21:31:02
Thank you Sharon! I need it currently fighting my 9pm craving for sweet stuff!!!
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Sharon Yvonne
Apr 22, 2016 @ 16:27:55
LOL. I’m with you in spirit 😛
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Ritu
Apr 22, 2016 @ 18:23:57
😁😁😁
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Anna
Apr 21, 2016 @ 19:16:01
Good luck you can do it! I try not to eat after 7 or 8 in the evening. That works fine for me. Then I can eat whatever I want before that time, but not to much though:)
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 19:41:47
My downfall is 9pm… I always seem to get peckish then!!! But all the recent takeaways sure didn’t help either!!!
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Anna
Apr 22, 2016 @ 17:04:48
Food is good 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 22, 2016 @ 18:25:22
Sometimes too good. .. that’s the problem Anna!
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Anna
Apr 22, 2016 @ 18:36:03
I know. I’m related to cookie monster, so cakes and cookies don’t last long in my house 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 22, 2016 @ 18:58:35
So we must be related! My Pops IS the Cookie monster!
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Anna
Apr 22, 2016 @ 19:00:46
Then we are related! How nice 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 22, 2016 @ 19:35:16
Hello sister!
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Anna
Apr 22, 2016 @ 19:44:41
Hi sister! How nice to have one more sister 😃
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Ritu
Apr 22, 2016 @ 20:16:36
I’m all about the family, so I love to create and extend my blogily! Hey sis!
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Anna
Apr 22, 2016 @ 21:00:22
Hey back to you!
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Ritu
Apr 22, 2016 @ 21:13:58
😀😀
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New Journey
Apr 21, 2016 @ 14:30:47
Oranges and citress helps hold back the craving, and in all reality after 3 days the cravings stops and it becomes all mental after that…I know, I know, my rebel is my mental nemesis and she wants what she wants…LOL but I just keep stomping my foot…and yelling no, we are not having chockolate…I have been eating sweet watermelon sweet corn….seems to help me…..dried fruit also have a higher sugar content….but lets be honest the best thing is to just say no….and have a lemon water…..LOL what a nice mum!!!! kat
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 16:43:36
I’ll try lol!!!!
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Rajiv
Apr 21, 2016 @ 06:56:33
How much is 10 stone, in kilograms?
And…… What is boobage?
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 07:38:15
140kg…. I am waaaaay over that at the moment!
Boobage – definition is the area around the chest for women!
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Rajiv
Apr 21, 2016 @ 07:42:41
You are kidding, right?
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 12:11:27
Nope!
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Rajiv
Apr 21, 2016 @ 12:14:53
Oh come. You are a lissome young lass, I am sure.
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 12:16:09
I think I hide it well Rajiv, bit those excess lbs are definitely there and stopping me wearing my nice clothes! !!!
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Rajiv
Apr 21, 2016 @ 12:16:50
Well, I am on a diet myself. Go for it!
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 12:18:21
Thanks!!! I’m munching on a salad as we speak!!
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Rajiv
Apr 21, 2016 @ 12:34:00
I had salad and soup for lunch. Don’t let’s talk of it. I am hungry already….
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 16:38:21
I know the feeling…!
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Rajiv
Apr 22, 2016 @ 04:20:59
There are, now, three constants in life -Death, Taxes and Hunger.
Sigh…
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Ritu
Apr 22, 2016 @ 06:54:02
I was sooo good yesterday! No sweet treats. Just my meals! I am a very happy bunny! Now to manage that every day…..
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Rajiv
Apr 22, 2016 @ 11:31:52
Ha!Ha! That is the trick..
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Ritu
Apr 22, 2016 @ 12:08:17
I’m going to try n keep it up!
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Rajiv
Apr 22, 2016 @ 13:56:38
Ditto
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Dorinda Duclos
Apr 21, 2016 @ 06:16:41
You can do it!!! As for the excess boobage, I figure if I can lop off some of mine, I’d probably lose about 20 lbs lol. I’m kidding but I know what you mean. 🍎🍗🍳
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 06:53:17
Lol!!!! Oh I know!!!
Thank you 😊
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syl65
Apr 21, 2016 @ 01:59:57
Sending you some good energy vibes Sister! I know you can do it!
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 06:52:40
Thanks Brother!!
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syl65
Apr 21, 2016 @ 13:48:51
You’re welcome Sister! Good afternoon!!
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 16:42:53
How goes it Brother? 😊
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syl65
Apr 21, 2016 @ 16:50:54
Good day here Sister!! Very quiet at the moment and warm weather 😊
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 16:52:47
We have sun but cold winds! Can’t complain though. .. at least it’s not wet!
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syl65
Apr 21, 2016 @ 16:57:57
I’m glad you have some sun there!
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 17:20:17
🌞🌞🌝
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syl65
Apr 21, 2016 @ 21:59:18
😊😊🌞
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Hira
Apr 21, 2016 @ 00:12:36
All the best, and pls share tips 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 06:52:02
If I work out a miracle I’ll let you know!!!
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vanbytheriver
Apr 21, 2016 @ 00:02:51
I feel your pain. I do okay if alone, but the hubby is a nighttime snacker, and that’s tough to witness. I’m not much for sweets, but love those salty snacks. Ugh. Best wishes in your effort, Ritu. 💕
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 06:51:37
Thank you Van! I’m going to try at least!
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Heartafire
Apr 21, 2016 @ 00:01:50
Good luck, dieting is hard!
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 06:51:01
Thank you 😊
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ladieswholunchreviews
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:30:15
Good for you, Ritu. I start back at the gym tomorrow, will do the treadmill, then see the trainer next week. Got to do it! We can, I know we can!
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:33:27
Good luck to you too!!!!
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ladieswholunchreviews
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:44:39
Thanks:)
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rockcountyourstory
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:24:41
I understand what you are talking about. I am trying to lose some weight myself. It can be a challenge but we can do it!
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:31:21
Together we stand!!!!!! We can do it!
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rockcountyourstory
Apr 20, 2016 @ 23:18:31
maybe we should start a wordpress weight loss support group. 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 21, 2016 @ 06:50:51
The problem? I’d spend too much time reading and writing that rather than exercising lol!!!
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rockcountyourstory
Apr 22, 2016 @ 19:37:16
I understand, this is also my issue.
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Ritu
Apr 22, 2016 @ 20:15:34
It’s already hard to control lol!
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:21:05
Hang in there, Ritu! You’ll meet your goal. I find when I’m having a sweets craving that chewing gum sometimes helps to offset it. Also, if you want a sweet treat…dried figs are really good. They’re the perfect sweetness–plus they’re healthy. Best wishes! 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:30:43
Thanks for the tips Tonya!!!
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:35:18
You’re welcome! It sounds like you have a good plan. It will get easier as you go. 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:37:24
Here’s hoping Tonya!!!
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Apr 21, 2016 @ 00:07:53
😊💛
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pranabaxom
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:08:57
The lady said boobage
What an outrage
She has sweet teeth
What a nitpick
She wants to diet
Need to be chastised
Rather should practice
Drinking bitter gourd juice
– from one BMI challenged to another
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:14:40
I can’t stomach that!!!! Noooooooo!!!!
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pranabaxom
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:26:47
Will cure your sweet tooth😊First tried in Taiwan. Was mixed with star fruit. Never made myself.
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:32:10
The yucky stuff is never the best!¡
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pranabaxom
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:35:26
Vive le bonbon😊 and pardon my French.
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:37:36
😂
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TanGental
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:03:44
I wish you the best; you are right to think slow and steady if you want to keep it off.
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:13:55
Thank you Geoffles! Here’s hoping!!!
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Donna
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:01:02
I am very careful with what I eat now but when I do crave chocolate I will eat kriska in small amounts letting it melt slowly and in small pieces. Also love my cauliflower chocolate pudding. You are so busy all the timeI can see why it is hard to get in exercise but I think you look good.
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:13:28
Thanks Donna… I just wish I could will myself up eat naughty things slow….. So I eat less! That’s my downfall!!!
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Erika Kind
Apr 20, 2016 @ 21:52:16
Awh, sis, I understand your frustration. But I am sure you are back in shape in no time!
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 21:54:16
Slow n steady sis… it’ll be slow! !!
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Erika Kind
Apr 20, 2016 @ 21:55:06
But you will make it. I have no doubt! I think you are highly motivated!
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:11:43
To eat…!!! Lol!!!
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Erika Kind
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:13:40
LOL!!! You are hilarious, Sis! How much ever you might lose…. never lose your humor… lol! (I know, you won’t)
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:15:36
I shall try my hardest not to sis, that’s the one thing that saves me most days! I can’t afford to lose that!!
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Erika Kind
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:20:48
I am sure! I think that is the basic condition you need for being a teacher!
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:30:18
Absolutely sis!!!
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Erika Kind
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:33:42
😉 😃
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Charles Yallowitz
Apr 20, 2016 @ 21:46:47
Good luck. Recently got told that I need to lose weight by a doctor and it isn’t easy. Cutting out snacks beyond a few healthy ones, but the hardest part is portion control.
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 21:48:15
I’m fine at mealtimes Charles. .. its the night time, when sweet cravings set in!
A habit I HAVE to break!
Thank you for the luck, and the same to you! We are in the same boat!!!
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Charles Yallowitz
Apr 20, 2016 @ 21:51:47
I tend to have popcorn at night, but that might not help with sweets. Might sound odd, but what about chewing gum? Not a fan myself, but it could help you ween off the nightly sweets.
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Ritu
Apr 20, 2016 @ 21:53:59
I think I’ll be trying all sorts! !!! Thanks for the suggestion! !!
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Charles Yallowitz
Apr 20, 2016 @ 22:42:08
You’re welcome.
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