AnnieP Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thalia, I am reading your blog regularly. You are doing brilliantly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks guys Annie I hope you are not scarred mentally by the blog One month progress shots due tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Just had another look at your blog Thalia, and you are doing so very well - congratulate yourself! Try massaging the loose skin morning and evening, either in the bath/shower or with body lotion, it will go back into shape; my tummy was like that after I had Rosie' I massaged it and the feeling and firmness came back. Feeling better in yourself is a large part of doing well on your diet - I'm glad to hear that you are getting your old zest back too. Hugs and support from us all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks Claret. I got some reassurance from one of the personal trainers at my gym and she said you could tell the skin was going shrink back in my case because when I pinch it, it springs (bit of an over-statement there but you get the idea) back. I have swapped from doing all cardio to doing cardio and weights and I have my slendertone which is great for at home. My pedometer is working well for me. I popped into Asda today (new bra 36B from a 42B) and parked in the furthest corner of the car park. I'm trying to up my activity in everyday life rather than relying on the gym which is easy not to go to. This is why I love LL. Yeah you have the diet but all the therapy we have been doing is on how to improve your life and make you make yourself happy. I'd recommend the group work even if I didn't need the dieting aspect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 It's great that you get all that support Thalia, and that you are making lifestyle changes too. I understand that it takes 6 weeks to form a habit and make changes like that stick, so you're over the hardest part already. I always try to walk every where that I can and clock up about 11-13,000 steps a day. Another tip is to get some relatively light ankle weights and wear those when you're indoors and also out and about - they make you work harder and you can really feel it in your legs. Once I have them on, I forget that they're there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I always try to walk every where that I can and clock up about 11-13,000 steps a day. Another tip is to get some relatively light ankle weights and wear those when you're indoors and also out and about - they make you work harder and you can really feel it in your legs. Once I have them on, I forget that they're there. Can't everyone else see them though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I used to only wear them with trousers, but now I just don't care. I wear them to work if I am wearing trousers, but if I have a skirt on, then I put them on when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 What an excellent idea, why didn't I think of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Dunno Hon, but watch it when you take them off - feels like you're floating - interesting experience, no drugs required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I've got some, perhaps I should try it tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Congratulations Thalia - what wonderful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 You burn more calories with them on as you have to make more effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Well done, Thalia! Good for you. It must be lovely to be shrinking like that. You are doing so well and your PMA is getting stronger and stronger. Good on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Just wanted to say, Thalia, CONGRATULATIONS on reaching the 50 day half-way point of the LL programme. Well done! Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 Yes, well done Thalia I haven't had time to keep up with your blog, sorry - how is it all going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hi Everyone Sorry I haven't been on here much but life is good and the time has flown past. I weighed in at 13st 8lbs on Tuesday having just drunk my usual 2 pints of water for a consistent result. This means that I am now offically only overweight rather than obese! It also means that since I started LL on 20th May (51 days as of last Tuesday), I have lost more than my 3 year old daughter weighs I have gone from a 22/24 to a size 16 and have my 2nd compulsory medical due next week. Life is good although I am really looking forward to getting back to the eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Well done Thalia! That is such great news - keep it up..... I'm going to check your blog now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 That's terriffic news, Thalia. I'm so pleased for you, and your "voice" sounds so happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Wow Thalia . I am so pleased for you. That is terrrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Well done Thalia You must be so pleased. As Sheila said, you 'sound' very happy with yourself and so you should be. Fantastic news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Gosh what an achievement Well done you karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Well done Thalia that is fantastic is it really 51 days since you started LL you have done so well to stick with it................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 WOW impressive....I bet you feel good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 Great news Thalia - well done for sticking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Well Done Thalia - you've done so well for yourself and like everyone else I'm so pleased and proud of you! What a fantastic acheivement!!! It's true too, you really do "sound" happy - and I bet it's a nice feeling to pick up Esme and think - I got rid of that much weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
