Day 10 - Friday 10th August 2007

Alrighty There People!

Wait til you hear about what I did tonight! Okay, I can't wait to tell you. I got home from work, and the grass in the garden was long. I mean, really long. I last cut it the day that I went on holiday - 7th July - and it was overgrown. I mean, there were tigers living in there... So anyway, I haul out the lawnmower, and start on the front lawn. It's heavy going. I had to empty the box after doing 1 'lane'. Anyway, I finally manage to get the whole area done, but it was still long. So I did it again.

Then I went out the back, to the bigger garden. Again, I had to do it twice. TWICE! I nearly broke more than a sweat, I tell you! THEN, because I'm planning on selling the car (any offers? Nice car...), I took it to the garage and gave it a wash. 15 minutes on the jet wash, THEN chamois it down. My arm was absolutely killing me!

So I felt that I did a great deal of exercise tonight.

Anyway, on to today's incomings:

07:40 - 2 Weetabix with semi skimmed milk

08:45 - 1 glass of water

10:50 - 1 glass of water

12:30 - 2 ham and cucumber white rolls

13:30 - 2 tangerines

15:10 - 1 glass of water

16:35 - 1 glass of water

16:40 - 1 banana

21:00 - Pasta

So that was today. I was well impressed with myself, both with what I ate and what I did. On to a good nights sleep!

Remember - no blogging over the weekend - so until Monday,

Adios!

The Dieting Man

Day 07 - Tuesday 7th August 2007

Alrighty There People!

Well, today started with another negative: Plonked myself on the scales, and still teetering between 13.5 and 14 stone. COME ON! Why won't the weight start coming off? Cheesh.

It's not as if I'm eating really unhealthily. Okay, I could be eating better... and I could be doing more exercise - but I'm taking the stairs! I'm doing press ups! Okay, okay, I need to be on the exercise bike as well.

Don't worry people, I'm not going mad, I just need to be harsh with myself at times...

Okay, on to today's incomings:

07:30 - 2 Weetabix with semi skimmed milk (Maybe I should change to Corn Flakes? Or Special K?)

08:30 - 1 glass of water

11:30 - 1 glass of water

12:30 - 2 white bread rolls, with corned beef and cucumber

13:00 - 1 glass of water

13:10 - Mini Toblerone and Cadbury's Dairy Milk (Groan... that's why I'm not losing weight - stop going to the shops at lunchtime, fool!)

14:00 - 1 glass of water

14:30 - 1 glass of water

15:00 - 1 glass of water

16:00 - 1 apple

18:00 - Potatoes, steak and onion pasty, peas

18:20 - Yogurt

22:00 - Hot chocolate and ginger biscuits

I know, I know - I'm wondering why I'm not losing weight, and I'm scoffing chocolate and biscuits. But hey, check out my water consumption! Nice.

Scales below.

Until tomorrow,

Adios!

The Dieting Man

Day 04 - Thursday 02 August 2007

Alrighty There People.

Well, just in case you were wondering, the outcome from the hospital was fractured finger, not broken. Phew.

I must say that climbing the stairs every day is getting easier. I still sweat when I reach the top, but not as profusely.

Today was another late night, so I'll be brief.

Today's incomings:

Weight: 13.10 (Aaargh!)
07:30 - Breakfast - 2 weetabix with semi skimmed milk
07:45 - Press ups x 40
08:40 - 1 glass of water
10:30 - 1 glass of water
11:55 - 1 glass of water
12:10 - 2 white bread rolls with corned beef and cucumber
12:40 - Choc Dips
12:45 - Lion bar
12:55 - 1 glass of water
13:40 - Mini toblerone
14:00 - 1 glass of water
15:00 - 1 glass of water
15:50 - 1 Banana
16:00 - 1 glass of water
16:40 - 1 tangerine
18:20 - Baked beans on toast
18:30 - Rolo yogurt
21:00 - Twirl bar
21:30 - Macaroni cheese
21:50 - 2 piece choc bar

Okay, so I went off the rails a tad today - maybe tomorrow will be better...

Today's picture from the scales below...

Until tomorrow,

Adios!

The Dieting Man

Wednesday 2nd May 2007

Alrighty There People!

One word for you - EXERCISE! Yeah baby, rock on. I only went and walked to work today! And, obviously, home again! Now, I took a different route, and it took me about 40 minutes each way, so I'm pretty pleased with that. Stuff the recommended 30 minutes of everyday sport - try 1 hour 20! Rock on. So over the moon with myself for that one. I'm gonna do it again on Friday - in fact, I'm going to do it every Wednesday and Friday this month. Your support would be much - like, really much - appreciated.

Anyway, on to todays incomings:

06:15 - Crunchy Nut Cornflakes with Semi skimmed milk

07:00 - EXERCISE - Walk to Work - 40 minutes

08:05 - 1 glass of water

09:35 - 1 glass of water

10:31 - 1 glass of water

12:15 - 3 small rolls - tuna and cucumber

12:30 - KitKat

12:45 - 2 Go Ahead bars

13:10 - 1 glass of water

14:00 - 1 glass of water

15:00 - 1 glass of water

16:00 - 1 biscuit

17:20 - EXERCISE - Walk Home - 40 minutes

18:10 - Fried chicken, potato stars, peas

18:40 - 1 biscuit

21:00 - Hot chocolate

23:00 - 1 biscuit

I also ate a packet of smarties throughout the day :)

Well, I don't think that I did too bad today - it could have been better, and I do want to improve. Watch this space to see me improve - I'll post some pics soon!

Until tomorrow,

Adios!

The Dieting Man

Tuesday 20th March 2007

Alrighty There People!

What a day, a very long day. Early start, late finish, lots to do in between.... Intake was... well, you'll see.

And I'm ashamed to say that I did not go on the exercise bike - I was going to, but I was so shattered that I couldn't bring myself around to it. So instead I watched Prison Break... Ooops.

But tomorrow I will definitely go on it, I am determined to, and I shall make time for it. And when my sponsorship comes through from any gym, I'll be ready! (Hint hint hint...)

Anyway, today's incomings went something like this...:

07:15 - Frosties with Semi skimmed milk

08:27 - 1 glass of water

09:15 - 1 glass of water

10:43 - 1 glass of water

11:25 - 1 glass of water

11:30 - 1 Snack A Jack. Never thought I would like them, but it was okay...

12:40 - 2 white bread rolls with Cheese and cucumber

12:45 - 1 hazelnut yogurt

12:50 - 1 cherry bakewell (it's kinda fruit...)

14:38 - 1 smoothie (strawberry, berries, other mixed fruit...)

15:25 - 1 glass of water

16:39 - 1 glass of water

17:45 - Macaroni cheese, chips, and corn on the cob

17:50 - 1 glass of orange juice

21:50 - 1 glass of chocolate Yazoo

21:00 - 2 Weight Watchers biscuits

22:00 - Caramel shortbread

Okay, so today wasn't brilliant - I wasn't exactly an angel in my food consumption. However, I do feel that I am getting better - I'm cutting down on the rubbish that I eat, and drinking more water. It's the evenings that get me, sitting down, watching Prison Break, eating junk. Maybe I should sit down with an orange or a banana or something.

I need to make some more smoothies too - I think that they are an acquired taste though - they're really thick and have bits in them. My problem, too, is that I drink them as a meal, whereas really they're supposed to be a replacement - you know, have a smoothie for breakfast, or have a smoothie for lunch. Not ha/ve breakfast then have a smoothie, because then really you're having two breakfasts, which is rubbish for a dieting person. Like me.

Anyway, I may weigh myself tonight, I might even post some more pictures - you know like I said initially, that I would post them daily? Kinda fell out of that habit didn't I... I'll try again.

Anyway, until tomorrow...

Adios!

The Dieting Man

Thursday 15th March 2007

Alrighty There People!

Well, following yesterday's shambles of a day (well, more specifically, Dietally speaking), how did I fare today? Well, the orange on my desk that has been loitering suspiciously finally met his demise today, but there were a few naughty bits... read on to discover!

07:40 - Frosties and semi skimmed milk

09:30 - 1 cup of Seaton Spring water

10:30 - 1 cup of Seaton Spring water

12:15 - 2x brown bread, filled with Dairy Lea cheese spread and cucumber

12:20 - 1 chocolate yogurt (another fine Smart Price product. Admittedly, some Smart Price stuff is foul, believe me, but some is just real good. But no, ASDA, I don't think I would like sponsorship from Smart Price...)

13:15 - 1 cup of Seaton Spring water

14:24 - 1 cup of Seaton Spring water

16:00 - 1 cup of Seaton Spring water

16:10 - 1 Orange! Yay - it finally went!

17:20 - Chicken Tonight dinner, with rice

17:30 - 1 glass of special tap water. Okay, so not so special...

20:10 - Another glass - bigger - of tap water. Gotta love that water...

22:00 - 1 slice of Steak Pie - at the grandmother's

22:30 - 1 slice of Battenburg cake

So how do you think I have done today? Well, I think I get a plus point for the fruit. And I'm taking another Orange into work tomorrow. Okay, I didn't do any exercise today, but then again I didn't get in until quarter to midnight.

Here's good news though - I went shopping, and didn't buy any rubbish. I was very tempted by the profiteroles - I'm sure they nearly jumped into my trolley - but I managed to resist.

The exercise bike comes out of hiding tomorrow, I've managed to track it down and will wrestle it out of hiding after work.

I've been thinking about sponsorship. Surely someone would love to sponsor me, get a bit of publicity, in exchange for helping me loose weight? I was thinking like a gym or something - give me free membership for three months, I'll go to the gym twice a week, I'll wear their T shirt or whatever, and I'll 'advertise' them on this blog! What do you think?

Well, any other ideas are warmly welcomed.

By the way, tomorrow is Red Nose Day - check out The Laughter File, at www.lulu.com/markchandler for a Special Edition of Mark's book - raising money for comic relief!
(I have to plug his book, he'd go nuts if I didn't!)

Until tomorrow,

Adios!

The Dieting Man

Wednesday 14th March 2007

Alrighty There People!

Another day, another dollar... or summat like that :)

Well, today was a usual day at work, followed by a shopping trip (which naturally incorporated a diversion to Diet Hell, McDonald's...) Read on!

07:30 - Frosties and semi skimmed milk

08:45 - 1 small cup of refreshing work water (still awaiting that sponsorship...)

09:30 - 1 small cup of refreshing work water

10:30 - 1 small cup of refreshing work water

10:50 - Bounty - that beautiful chocolate and coconut combination that is so bad... but so good...

12:30 - 2x Brown bread rolls, filled with cheese and cucumber

12:40 - 1 Macaroon (naughty, naughty...)

14:10 - 1 small cup of refreshing work water

15:05 - 1 small cup of refreshing work water

16:00 - 1 small cup of refreshing work water

17:00 - 1 Cheeseburger, a couple of chips, and a small bit of Pepsi...

19:00 - A handful of mini creme eggs - but they're sooooo nice!

22:00 - Plate of pasta

22:15 - 1 glass of red wine

23:00 - 3/4 bar of Smart Price Chocolate. Seriously, have you tasted it? It's so nice, and at 25p a bar, really cheap (That's ASDA price...)

Okay, so let's analyse this... hmmm. Chocolate at work. McDonalds after work. Creme eggs whilst shopping. Chocolate whilst chilling. Erm, am I even ON a diet??!

Okay, so I need to work hard at this. Now, I've already said that motivation has been set in place, and basically I've got about three months to shed some serious sloth. So, before the end of the week (Sunday), the exercise bike will be out of hiding - at the moment, it's in the spare room, covered with loads of things. Yeah, real easy to use... So that's gonna come out, I'm gonna put it in the passage where I will see it everyday, and where my conscience will prick at me until I bleed to go on the infernal machine. And then I will lose weight.

Of course, added to that, I need to seriously curb some of my eating habits. Which will start... soon.
Remember the Epicureans? Their motto was "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we shall die." Thing is, cause of death was obesity... so how about "Eat Healthily, Drink Moderately, Exercise Regularly - And Tomorrow Will Be Another Day". Hmmm, not too catchy - any suggestions on that one?

Until tomorrow,

Adios!

The Dieting Man