So today is going well so far.

For breakfast today I had a lovely 30g bowl of Kelloggs Crunchy Nut Cornflakes with 100ml of Semi-Skimmed milk. Mid morning I had a sachet of Cadbury’s Hot Chocolate. It was lovely and really helps take away those chocolate cravings. For lunch I have had a sandwich made with 4 pieces of ww white danish spread thinly with Flora Extra Light, 2 slices of bernard matthews turkey breast and some salad leaves in it. For tea tonight I had ww pitta bread with 2 mini skinless chicken fillets and salad leaves and tomato. It was delicious.

I've also had a Banana & Almond Slice from the Asda Good for You range and they are delicious!! And what makes them even better is they are only 58 cals per slice!!!! They are also really low fat - 0.4g I think. Brilliant and very yummy!!!

I am feeling very positive still as I move into week 2 of Operation Weight Loss lol!! Long may it continue.

Had to get the bus today to get the kids to school and was very good and got off a couple of stops early. I was hoping to do the same when I went to pick them up but the second I got up the road in my non waterproof jacket and without an umbrella the heavens will open and I was like a drowned rat lol!! Never mind hopefully the weather will be better again tomorrow.

1st Weigh In!!

I had my first weigh in this morning. Went to boots this morning after dropping the kids at school. I lost 4 lbs!!!!! Am very pleased. I would have like to lose maybe a lb or 2 more but its 4 lbs off in the right direction. I haven't deprived myself as much as I would normally either so am very pleased.

I probably could have lost more but I am placing the blame on the bar of galaxy I had on Sunday night. Dh went to the shop and bought me some choccie. I only intended to have a couple of squares but before I knew it it was all gone!! Oops!!

As I was feeling so motivated I have been to Asda and done the shopping. Got lots of weight watchers bits and bobs too. This week I am going to keep an eye on the fat content of everything too as I have noticed that things can be lowish in cals but are surprisingly high in fat.

I have bought some quorn burgers to try as a few people have recommended them. I have also bought some extra lean mince so I can make one of my favourite meals chilli con carne for tea one night.

So my new weight is 18 stone 11 lbs. I will take a photo of the slip and upload it here later when dh gets in from work with the camera or I might see if I can scan it on later.

I am so proud of my buddy. She's done great and lost 8 lbs. Hope I haven't let her down by only losing 4. Its working great having a buddy as I know I have someone to talk to. I usually find the second week harder but am determined to keep up the healthy eating.

I also want to increase my exercise big time too!! I have ordered My Fitness Coach for the Wii off Amazon and hope to have it by the weekend. I can't wait to get started with that. In the meantime I plan on doing as much exercise round the house as possible and as I will have to take the kids to school and fetch them on the bus then I will be doing more walking too. I am going to walk an extra couple of bus stops when I go to fetch them and get off a couple of stops early too. Unfortunately their school is not close enough to walk to.

Will update more this week as I have more time available and whilst I'm on here I am not eating lol!!

1st Weigh in tomorrow!!

Will be stepping on the scales again tomorrow and I really hope I have lost at least 4lb. I haven't got any scales so have no idea what I might have lost.

I was naughty last night and ended up scoffing a galaxy bar but was still within my calorie allowance so am hoping it will be ok. I only intended to have a few squares but before I could stop myself the whole thing was gone :( so am being ultra good today to make up for it and am running up and down the stairs and doing star jumps at every opportunity.

Fingers crossed for a nice loss tomorrow cos I really don't want to let my buddy down!!

So Far, So Good!!

Going well so far and keeping well within my 2000 cals a day max.

I need to increase my exercise levels though so am thinking of getting a wii fit. I really fancy one so will see about getting one after the weekend I think. If its dry tomorrow then I will go for a walk round our local park which is about 3 or 4 miles.

I found on day 2 I was really hungry but still kept within my cals allowance. Today (day 3) has been fine. I had a delicious weight watchers chilli and rice for tea and beefed it up with a jacket potato. I find that weight watchers meals on their own don't go anywhere near to filling me up but if I add a jacket spud then it makes it feel as though I have actually eaten something. It was really lovely and I will definitely be buying more weight watchers chilli. Definitely one of their better meals.

Also it has filled me up lovely and I haven't felt the need to snack all evening which in the past has been my biggest downfall.

I have myself a diet buddy too who is great at motivating me and chatting about anything and everything lol. I am finding that is really helping me to know that support is there for me whenever I have a down day. Haven't had one so far but am sure there will be a fair few along the way lol!!

It's great not having scales at home too as it means I can't do any sneaky peaks during the week!! I used to be terrible and weigh myself practically everyday and was almost obsessed by them.

Have just decided that if I can't walk round the park tomorrow then will do an exercise dvd I think. Right am off to bed now cos I am shattered. Can't do these late nights no more. Last night I was asleep by 9.30pm but the only problem is I seem to wake at 6am. I suppose it would be a good time to exercise whilst no one else is awake.

My Weigh In Slip from yesterday 5th May 09

So you can see on this slip my starting weight is 19 stone 1 lb (121.5 kg) and my BMI is 41.6

My goal weight is 11 stone 7 lb with 17 stone as an interim goal.

Had a good day 1 and will keep up the momentum for day 2.

Day 1

So here is my food diary for day 1:

Breakfast: Kelloggs Crunchy Nut Cornflakes 30g with 100ml semi-skimmed milk.

Snack: Small Banana

Lunch: Home made Leek and Potato Soup - made with chopped leeks and potato, 1 vegetable oxo and 300ml of water. All ingredients put into saucepan and brought to the boil then simmered for 25 minutes. The end result was delicious and I will definitely be having lots more of this!! Served with 2 slices of Nimble Wholemeal Bread.

Snack: 100g Fresh Strawberries, sliced. Yummy!!

Dinner: 1 medium Jacket Potato, 250g Heinz Spaghetti Hoops.

Snack: 1 Asda Fat Free Strawberry Yogurt

Drinks: Water

A good day

Introduction

I have tried to lose weight many times before but inspired by watching 'The Biggest Loser' I have decided it is time I got really serious now with no more excuses.

I weighed myself this morning in Boots so there will be no cheating. After all, if I cheat then the only person I am cheating is myself!! I will take a photo of the weighing slip and upload it each week so I can keep a record of them.

My starting weight is 19 stone 1 lb. I have put on a few more pounds since I last tried dieting but am thankful I didn't quite pile it all back on. At my heaviest I weighed 19 stone 10 lbs.

Dh and I are trying for our third child and I know that my weight is holding me back and not helping things. I want to be able to buy nice maternity clothes when I get pregnant and hopefully avoid the problems I had with my pelvis when I was pregnant with my dd, now aged 6.

I am very excited and feeling more motivated than ever!! I WILL succeed!!!

I have joined the Biggest Loser UK forum and am counting calories and eating more healthily. If anyone is one the forum and reads this then if you search for Emma that's me and you can add me as a friend.