Erin's CD Diary

**deeb66** · 27-05-2009, 07:34 AM

I know it is hard Erin.....especially when you hear that other people lose larger amounts of weight doing the same plan as you and sometimes can get disheartening.

You need to remember that at least it is a loss and that the scales are going in the right direction. Also loosing that amount of weight in a short space of time is fantastic

We are all different and lose weight at different speeds/rates so don't let it get to you.

Keep your chin up sweetie you are doing so well

Dee
xxx

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 27-05-2009, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Celtic Star

Lost another 2lbs....that's 1 stone 11lbs in 7 weeks

getting a little worried that this is going to be my lot and am only going to lose around 2lb a week

I'm drinking 3 liters of water a day(not inc. what I mix shakes with) and although I have had the odd night out here and there I can't believe this is all I am losing. Feeling very down in the dumps about the whole thing and wondering whether it's worth it. I know that I'm just one of those people who doesn't lose vast amounts of weight, no matter what diet I'm on but at the moment I feel like I'm really denying myself so much and only getting a small weightloss each week in return.

Sorry if this is coming across as a totally negative post but at the moment I just want to cry

Maybe it is the odd nights out here and there that are taking the toll? If you have a good weight loss and then go out and have treats that is it for the rest of the week as you are out of ketosis. If you are losing 2lbs a week that could be from only 2/3 days and could potentially double if you stuck to it completely.

Don't be hard on yourself, you are human and we all do this. I went out to a wedding and took a tetra brick with me and stuck to sparkling water but this was in the first week so I was really focused, It is only for a short time, couldn't you have people to you for a month instead of going out?

**manjay** · 27-05-2009, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by DebbieS26

I went out to a wedding and took a tetra brick with me

Reading this as someone who really no idea about CD I have this weird image of you chewing on a brick at someones wedding reception

Erin, I think you are doing fab but I agree it is so disheartening when you expect more to happen. I would just say keep going with it as you are definitely going in the right direction

**deeb66** · 27-05-2009, 08:24 AM

What Debbie is saying is correct Erin in that if you were to eliminate food completely it might increase your weight loss figures.

However - as a CDC myself I am learning that all people are different and tackle their weight loss differently too.

When I did Cambridge originally last year I was really focused and stopped going out or socialising completely (used to go out a lot for meals etc with family/friends) as I really wanted to lose the weight quickly and seeing such fantastic results each week kept me going.

Like Debbie if I had to go out then I would also take a Cambridge product with me and stick to fizzy water.

BUT

As I originally said as a CDC I have learnt that different people want different things out of life. Some force their life to adapt to the plan and others force the plan to adapt to their life.

So.....as Debbie says if you stay focused and cut out food completely your weight loss should increase but if you cannot cut out going out occasionally and eating then you have to accept that the weight loss will be slower.

It is entirely up to you sweetie - you have to do what suits you best.

Keep your chin up honey

Dee
xxx

**Celtic Star** · 01-06-2009, 06:16 PM

Thanks girls

I know what I need to do just trying to get myself motivated and back on plan. Have decided to start again and be very strict with no nights out etc for next 2 weeks before my holidays and even I'm my holidays I,ve decided to stick on plan and award my self 1 night with a few drinks.

Fingers crossed that i get my motivation back

**Celtic Star** · 08-06-2009, 09:39 PM

Got weighed yesterday and have lost 5lbs

Absolutely delighted as it was my birthday last weekend and ate and drank all weekend.

That's me now down to 13 stone 8lbs....have lost 2 stone 3lbs in 9 weeks. Am being really good this week as go on holidays next Monday

**angeldelight** · 09-06-2009, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Celtic Star

Got weighed yesterday and have lost 5lbs

Absolutely delighted as it was my birthday last weekend and ate and drank all weekend.

That's me now down to 13 stone 8lbs....have lost 2 stone 3lbs in 9 weeks. Am being really good this week as go on holidays next Monday

That is great

Well done to you and hope you had a lovely birthday

Angel xx

**Celtic Star** · 20-06-2009, 10:28 PM

Only lost a pound last week but my CDC decided that since I was going on holiday that I should move forward my week with a evening meal to the week of my holiday which I did. I am due to get weighed in the morning, not looking forward to it as I think I have put on a few pounds but my dh is starting the diet tomorrow as well which will make it alot easier especially as both of us are quite competitive (but in a good way). I have set myself a goal to be another 2.5 stone lighter by the 1st week in Sept, have a girlie weekend away with all my cousins and some of them haven't seen me in years so want to impress!

oops had to come back and edit. My motivation has come from Louise, what a difference in her (pics) and I am now determined that I CAN do this and WILL do this.

**patevans** · 21-06-2009, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by Celtic Star

Only lost a pound last week but my CDC decided that since I was going on holiday that I should move forward my week with a evening meal to the week of my holiday which I did. I am due to get weighed in the morning, not looking forward to it as I think I have put on a few pounds but my dh is starting the diet tomorrow as well which will make it alot easier especially as both of us are quite competitive (but in a good way). I have set myself a goal to be another 2.5 stone lighter by the 1st week in Sept, have a girlie weekend away with all my cousins and some of them haven't seen me in years so want to impress!

oops had to come back and edit. My motivation has come from Louise, what a difference in her (pics) and I am now determined that I CAN do this and WILL do this.

YOU CAN DO IT

**Celtic Star** · 21-06-2009, 11:22 AM

Well the bad news is that I put on 3lbs

The good news is that I am so annoyed with myself that I am on a mission and NOTHING is going to stand in my way

**childmind04** · 22-06-2009, 06:22 PM

Shame about the gain but at least you are using it positively, good luck in beating your hubby

**patevans** · 26-06-2009, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by Celtic Star

Well the bad news is that I put on 3lbs

The good news is that I am so annoyed with myself that I am on a mission and NOTHING is going to stand in my way

Hows it going?

**Celtic Star** · 29-06-2009, 07:24 AM

Well......the competition between myself and the hubby is well and truely on. I said last week that I was annoyed with myself and that I was on a mission......

I lost 9lbs

Hubby lost 11lbs

I am so happy only 3lbs away from 3 stone!!!

And I have been asked if I would consider training to become a CDC myself!!!!

New body, new beginning!

How is everyone else doing??

**Celtic Star** · 07-07-2009, 09:06 AM

I stayed the same this week which I'm quite happy about as we had a few nights out, it was that time of the month and I got weighed at night rather then my usual morning slot.

My goal is to be 10.5 stone for Sept!!

**Celtic Star** · 13-07-2009, 03:52 PM

Lost another 5 lbs this week so in total that is 3stone 2lbs in 14 weeks.
Could have been better but have had alot of night's out and I'm happy that I have lost that much.

Dh lost a stone this week

Hoping to be 10.5 stone for sept.

**manjay** · 13-07-2009, 03:57 PM

Well done Erin!!!! What a fab achievement

**Tatia** · 14-07-2009, 08:19 PM

Sounds like you are having amazing success while still enjoying life! That's awesome. You're doing great!

**Celtic Star** · 03-08-2009, 08:58 AM

Have lost another 2lbs this week and have finally reached 12stone 4lbs

That's my BMI down to 28 which I'm delighted about, still want to lose another 2 stone though and my CDC has sent off for my application form for me to become a CDC myself.

How good is that....I finally lose the weight that I have been carrying around for 10 years and the possibility of a new career

**deeb66** · 03-08-2009, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Celtic Star

Have lost another 2lbs this week and hav finally reached 12stone 4lbs

That's my BMI down to 28 which I'm delighted about still want to lose anotehr 2 stone though and my CDC has sent of for my application form for me to become a CDC myself.

How good is that....I finally lose the weight that I have been carrying around for 10 years and the possibility of a new career

Well done.....you must be really chuffed!

Good luck with the CDC training.....if you need any help/advice you know where I am

Dee