I got my 50lb!

Except, I didn't...

I got to 51lb woooohooo!

But my leader said my certificate hadn't arrived yet. Not so woooohooo. She didn't mention it during the meeting either, hopefully she is waiting until next week. Finger crossed I don't go back to 49lb in the meantime!

I am now officially more than halfway through, 51 gone, 49 to go. I have a feeling the second half will be somewhat harder.

But still, WOOOO!

7th silver seven

I wasn't sure how this week would go with my weigh in. Magnus' Mum came to visit for a long weekend, and it's always harder when you are eating out and have guests.

I knew in advance that we were going to a Thai Restaurant on Friday night so I planned ahead and did some extra swimming. Also on Friday daytime I spent 4 hours shopping with Ewa in Manchester City centre. Whenever she visits from Sweden she likes to bring a practically empty suitcase and then fill it up at Primark! We had a good day out. I also got some new jeans from Dorothy Perkins to wear out for the meal that night which Magnus had given me money to buy.

Saturday we went bowling and I kept scoffing sweets from those little vending machine that you put 20p and turn the knob. I ate far too many Tutti Fruites but they were yummy!

Sunday we ate out again, we went to a country pub lunch and I tried to pick the best option possible but pretty much everything looked high in points.

Anywaym, with the eating out I wasn't expecting much this week so was utterly shocked when I had lost 4.5lb! I am now at 49lb and really keeping my fingers crossed that I get a pound next week for my big 50!

I'm halfway there - I'm really doing this!!

Size 16 Jeans

For everyday wear I have some jeans from Asda. They are only £8, look good and seem to suit my shape. As I have been shrinking I have been getting them in smaller sizes. The only problem is I need a short leg and it's difficult to find them.

Anyway, I spotted some yesterday in a size 16 short. It doesn't seem long since I got into the 18's but decided to buy them in advance so I have them.

I got home and they fit! I have not been in a size 16 for about 7 years. I feel soooooo good today wearing them, even though I know they must be a very big 16 as I am an 18 everywhere else. I don't care though.

Also, I went to New Look last week and automatically went to the plus sized section, but I'm not fat enough for those clothes anymore! (I'm not thin enough for the standard clothes yet, but hey, we can't have it all can we?!)

Into the 14's

No, not size 14s, I'm still far too porky for that. But I now weigh 14 stone 10.5lb.

I went to weigh in tonight and lost 4lb, bringing me to a total of 44.5lb. Only 5.5lb to go to get to my big 5-0!

I've been getting extra swimming in this week as Magnus' Mum will be visiting from Sweden this weekend and I think there will be a couple of meals out. I have also joined a fitness challenge on the weight watchers board. You have to post how far you swim each day, there are two teams, the hippos and crocs who are racing to swim the equivilant of the nile. I'm a Hippo and have just reported my 70 length swim which was 1750 metres. It's a fun way to keep motivated with my exercise.

Better go now, got some bedding to iron - fun, fun, fun!!!

Can you see a difference?

I think I may be cured of my 'photo phobia'! I am now able to see pictures of me and not cringe, feel depressed and then delete them from the camera. The first picture of me was taken at Christmas, and is probably one of the most disgusting picture of me ever. (Cheers Mum and Dad!). The last two were taken yesterday, 3 stone lighter. Well, I say 3 stone - I am fairly confident of getting my 6th silver seven on Wednesday. A sneak peek on the scales just now says I will :o)

I know none are full length, I'll try and get some taken but I think I can see quite a big difference. Hopefully everyone can!

Please can I show off?

My brilliant and lovely daughter Emily today attended one of her running competitions. She entered 100m, 200m and long jump and walked away with 2 gold medals and a bronze :o) Here are some videos of her in action. I am sooooo proud of her.

Weigh In

Woo Hoo! 4lb off this week. I'm exactly 15 stone now, and have lost a total of 41lb. Hopwfully I've be into the 14's next week and also get my 6th silver 7. Gotta go make my yummy low point dinner. Chicken, mange tout, baby sweetcorn and leek stir fried with a good helping of Reggae Reggae sauce. God I love that stuff! After that there is a glass of wine or 3 with my name on in the pub!