Alrighty There People!
Today was fantastic. After a stressful day at work, I decided to go out on the bike. So I pedalled down to the running track, and did 5 laps of the track. Now, that may not seem like a lot to you, and from leaving the house to getting back only half an hour elapsed, but I felt overjoyed. I really felt as though I had accomplished something, and I would like to do this more often. I'm definitely going to be getting out on my exercise bike more frequently, and I may even make the running track a regular Friday night thing.
Also, I started The Special K diet today. So, one bowl for breakfast, one for lunch, and normal dinner. Can it work for me? I can but try...
On, then, to today's incomings:
07:00 - Special K with semi skimmed milk
09:00 - 1 glass of water
10:10 - 1 banana
11:20 - 1 Snack a jack
11:50 - 1 Snack a jack
12:20 - Special K with semi skimmed milk
14:10 - 1 glass of water
14:20 - 1 McFlurry
15:20 - 1 glass of water
15:30 - 1 apple
21:00 - Baked potato and pasta
Okay, so, apart from the McFlurry (which I had to do, because it was Friday...) I think that today went really well. I was absolutely STARVING by the time I had my dinner, because it was so late, but I was determined not to snack. I drank plenty of water today, including when I was on my bike ride.
If I keep this up, I could get slim - at last!
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
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Tuesday, 28 August 2007
Friday, 3 August 2007
Day 03 - Wednesday 01 August 2007
Alrighty There People.
Today was a harsh day. It started with my wife's grandmother having fall this morning (she's 93). She was getting some air at the front door when she fell backwards and landed on her hand. She phoned the doctor, who told her to be there at 3.00. When she got there, he sent her to A&E for an X Ray. When I finished work at 5.00, she still hadn't been seen. I checked the electronic board, and she was 4th in line to be seen. When I checked again ten minutes later, she was 11th. What a great system.
Anyway, we had to go then, because we needed to look for a new sofa, and Wednesday evenings are the ONLY time we can do that. We got a text at seven, saying that she had been seen, that the finger was broken, and that she needed to go back tomorrow at 11. Because that makes sense...
Anyway, because we were out and about, we just grabbed a McDonalds (groan), I gave my wife a quick driving lesson, and then we got back in at about 8pm and crashed out.
But here are today's incomings:
Weight: 13.10 (Aaargh!)
07:05 - Breakfast - 2 weetabix with semi skimmed milk
07:45 - Press ups x 40
09:00 - 1 glass of water
10:00 - 1 glass of water
11:00 - 1 tangerine
11:10 - 1 glass of water
12:40 - 2 brown bread rolls with ham and cucumber
12:55 - 2 Mr Tom's. Crunchy nuts with caramel. Lovely.
13:00 - 1 glass of water
13:10 - Banana
15:00 - 1 glass of water
15:35 - 1 Apple
16:00 - 1 glass of water
16:15 - 1 tangerine
18:00 - Big Mac, Fries
22:00 - Prawn coctail Wotsits, coffee mocha, 2 biscuits
I feel that I did really well throughout the day, but then when I finished work it went a bit pearshaped. But I had a good fruit intake today, and I'm keeping up with drinking plenty of water.
Pictures from the scales below...
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
Thursday, 14 June 2007
The Diet – Wednesday 13th June 2007
Alrighty There People!
Well, I must say that I think that this new regime is going swimmingly. For a start, I’m hungry ALL the time, so by not feeding myself my body is having to burn my excess body fat, but secondly, when I get these hunger pangs, I just drink a glass of water, and the feelings fade. However, I am going to the loo more frequently, but that’s fine with me too.
Today was quite good, but kinda went downhill towards the end – the result of a late dinner and lack of desire to actually put any effort into a meal… read on for more details on that.
Incidentally, the weather has been atrocious, stotting it down all day, so I wasn’t able to get out on the bike this evening. Never mind, maybe tomorrow.
Anyway, on to today’s intakings:
07:30 – Breakfast: Hazelnut yogurt
07:50 – EXERCISE – 50 PRESSUPS
09:15 – Glass of water
09:40 - Glass of water
11:15 - Glass of water
11:25 – Chocolate Snack A Jack
12:10 – 1 Apple
12:45 - Glass of water
12:55 – 1 Plum
14:00 – Chocolate Snack A Jack
14:05 – Glass of water
14:45 - Glass of water
16:05 - Glass of water
16:30 – Chocolate Snack A Jack
16:45 – Packet of raisins
16:50 – 1 Tangerine
20:30 – Dinner: Quarter pounder with cheese, fries and coke L
22:00 – Chocolate milkshake (really weak. More milky than anything)
Okay, so looking back over that, it doesn’t seem too balanced really. 3 Chocolate Snack A Jacks (but they are only 62 calories each!), McDonalds for dinner, and the scoop of Nutella that I didn’t mention earlier…
But, seven glasses of water, low fat yogurt, four pieces of fruit (can I also count the lettuce in the Quarter Pounder? Yes? Okay, that makes my Five A Day!)
All in all, I don’t think it was too bad.
And let me let you into a little secret…. I weighed myself this morning (Thursday)… 13.5 stone! That means that I have actually lost half a stone. Rock on!
I’ll keep you updated with my progress – I just wish I had been this strict with myself earlier…
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
Well, I must say that I think that this new regime is going swimmingly. For a start, I’m hungry ALL the time, so by not feeding myself my body is having to burn my excess body fat, but secondly, when I get these hunger pangs, I just drink a glass of water, and the feelings fade. However, I am going to the loo more frequently, but that’s fine with me too.
Today was quite good, but kinda went downhill towards the end – the result of a late dinner and lack of desire to actually put any effort into a meal… read on for more details on that.
Incidentally, the weather has been atrocious, stotting it down all day, so I wasn’t able to get out on the bike this evening. Never mind, maybe tomorrow.
Anyway, on to today’s intakings:
07:30 – Breakfast: Hazelnut yogurt
07:50 – EXERCISE – 50 PRESSUPS
09:15 – Glass of water
09:40 - Glass of water
11:15 - Glass of water
11:25 – Chocolate Snack A Jack
12:10 – 1 Apple
12:45 - Glass of water
12:55 – 1 Plum
14:00 – Chocolate Snack A Jack
14:05 – Glass of water
14:45 - Glass of water
16:05 - Glass of water
16:30 – Chocolate Snack A Jack
16:45 – Packet of raisins
16:50 – 1 Tangerine
20:30 – Dinner: Quarter pounder with cheese, fries and coke L
22:00 – Chocolate milkshake (really weak. More milky than anything)
Okay, so looking back over that, it doesn’t seem too balanced really. 3 Chocolate Snack A Jacks (but they are only 62 calories each!), McDonalds for dinner, and the scoop of Nutella that I didn’t mention earlier…
But, seven glasses of water, low fat yogurt, four pieces of fruit (can I also count the lettuce in the Quarter Pounder? Yes? Okay, that makes my Five A Day!)
All in all, I don’t think it was too bad.
And let me let you into a little secret…. I weighed myself this morning (Thursday)… 13.5 stone! That means that I have actually lost half a stone. Rock on!
I’ll keep you updated with my progress – I just wish I had been this strict with myself earlier…
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
The Bank Holiday Weekend
Alrighty There People!
Well, what can I say - I haven't been keeping track.
Star Wars Day was fantastic, I just felt good all day, and I didn't eat too badly. The weekend wasn't too bad either, but Bank Holiday Monday went pear shaped. McDonalds for lunch, Pizza Hut for dinner - what on earth was I thinking!
So it's now Tuesday morning, and I've got two rolls, two plums, two tangerines and two yogurts to last me throughout the day. I am NOT going to eat any junk, and I've told my colleagues that, and I am determined.
So check back tomorrow to see how I did!
Oh, and Clare, I'll check my weight tonight, and post a picture of what the scales say!
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
Well, what can I say - I haven't been keeping track.
Star Wars Day was fantastic, I just felt good all day, and I didn't eat too badly. The weekend wasn't too bad either, but Bank Holiday Monday went pear shaped. McDonalds for lunch, Pizza Hut for dinner - what on earth was I thinking!
So it's now Tuesday morning, and I've got two rolls, two plums, two tangerines and two yogurts to last me throughout the day. I am NOT going to eat any junk, and I've told my colleagues that, and I am determined.
So check back tomorrow to see how I did!
Oh, and Clare, I'll check my weight tonight, and post a picture of what the scales say!
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
Friday, 16 March 2007
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
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
Wednesday, 14 February 2007
Day 22 - Monday 12th February 2007
Alrighty There People!
I had a holiday from work today (I know, off sick most of last week, holiday this week - naughty naughty!) But it was only today. It was so busy though - spent all morning driving around, picking up people, dropping off people, helping people - I was wrecked! Had a nice quiet afternoon though, which was fab.
Anyway, today's incomings were as follows:
08:00 - Rice Krispies and semi skimmed milk
08:10 - Muller Drink
10:45 - Black coffee
12:30 - Brown bread roll, corned beef and cucumber
12:40 - 'Good For You' Chocolate Bar
13:00 - Pint of water
19:10 - 1 Ferrero Rocher
20:30 - McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries
20:40 - 1 glass of Coke
21:10 - 2 biscuits - low calorie
21:40 - Ryvita Bites
Ah yes, erm... Monday is McDonald's night. Diet or no diet. End of story...
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
I had a holiday from work today (I know, off sick most of last week, holiday this week - naughty naughty!) But it was only today. It was so busy though - spent all morning driving around, picking up people, dropping off people, helping people - I was wrecked! Had a nice quiet afternoon though, which was fab.
Anyway, today's incomings were as follows:
08:00 - Rice Krispies and semi skimmed milk
08:10 - Muller Drink
10:45 - Black coffee
12:30 - Brown bread roll, corned beef and cucumber
12:40 - 'Good For You' Chocolate Bar
13:00 - Pint of water
19:10 - 1 Ferrero Rocher
20:30 - McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries
20:40 - 1 glass of Coke
21:10 - 2 biscuits - low calorie
21:40 - Ryvita Bites
Ah yes, erm... Monday is McDonald's night. Diet or no diet. End of story...
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
Saturday, 10 February 2007
Day 18 - Thursday 8th February 2007
Alrighty There People!
Man Flu - my word. How long does this last? I got up to take my wife to work today, got back at 10.00am. Went to bed. Woke up at 3.00pm! What's that all about then?
And, I wasn't even hungry, despite not eating since the night before. And I could have slept for another 42 hours, I reckon...
So anyway, I haven't eaten much at all... here's today's incomings:
15:00 - Cocopops with semi skimmed milk (that's right - breakfast. Hmmm...)
15:15 - Muller Drink
16:35 - Kellogg's Oat Bar
18:30 - Cheeseburger from McDonalds
12:30 - Hot chocolate
That's it! Couldn't believe it.
I've not uploaded any photos for a while - to be honest, who wants to see my stubble, bleary eyes, and hagard looking face? Forget the weight loss, I look 40 now!
Anyway, I'll upload some more pics as soon as I feel a bit better.
Weighed myself, by the way - need to get some digital scales, cos I can't read all them tiny bars - so don't know exactly what I am, but I am closer to 13 1/2 than I am to 14 - so I must be doing something right!
Comments, as always, much appreciated.
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
Man Flu - my word. How long does this last? I got up to take my wife to work today, got back at 10.00am. Went to bed. Woke up at 3.00pm! What's that all about then?
And, I wasn't even hungry, despite not eating since the night before. And I could have slept for another 42 hours, I reckon...
So anyway, I haven't eaten much at all... here's today's incomings:
15:00 - Cocopops with semi skimmed milk (that's right - breakfast. Hmmm...)
15:15 - Muller Drink
16:35 - Kellogg's Oat Bar
18:30 - Cheeseburger from McDonalds
12:30 - Hot chocolate
That's it! Couldn't believe it.
I've not uploaded any photos for a while - to be honest, who wants to see my stubble, bleary eyes, and hagard looking face? Forget the weight loss, I look 40 now!
Anyway, I'll upload some more pics as soon as I feel a bit better.
Weighed myself, by the way - need to get some digital scales, cos I can't read all them tiny bars - so don't know exactly what I am, but I am closer to 13 1/2 than I am to 14 - so I must be doing something right!
Comments, as always, much appreciated.
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
Saturday, 3 February 2007
Day 12 - Friday 2nd February 2007 (Groundhog's Day!)
Alrighty There People!
What another busy day! No work today, though - retail therapy. But how come retail therapy kills the feet???
Anyway, I was good today. Usually, when participating in retail therapy, I need many sugarised products, to keep the strength up. That may be in the form of a burger and shake from McDonalds, a Snickers, or at this time of year, a Cadbury's Creme Egg or two. Or even all of the above. But today I managed to survive on just a hot chocolate from Burger King and a Millie's cookie (which are, by the way, ridiculously priced!)
Anyway, here are the todays incomings:
09:00 - Shreddies with Semi Skimmed Milk
09:10 - Muller Drink (by the way, these are so much nicer than the bitter Actimel drinks)
12:00 - Cheese, ham, cucumber sandwich
12:15 - Tropical juice drink
12:20 - Kellogg's Oat Bar (now onto the Totally Oaty ones, which aren't as nice as the Raspberry ones)
14:00 - Hot Chocolate (the aforementioned Burger King variety. McDonald's is better)
14:15 - Cookie (erm... Double Chocolate chip... come on, it was a treat!)
18:00 - Chicken, chips, coke x 2 (Nando's - ever been there? Really nice!)
22:25 - 1 glass of water
Okay, so lessons learned today:
When I'm at work, I drink lots of water. When I'm not... I dont.
When out and about, I don't need to pig out on junk food.
Nandos is really cheap - £11.15 for a meal for two!!!
I made my fruit salad tonight, chucking in my melon, pineapple, grapes and an orange. I'll delve into that tomorrow.
I must take some pictures, too, and get them uploaded - not that you'll notice a difference.
Anyway, until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
What another busy day! No work today, though - retail therapy. But how come retail therapy kills the feet???
Anyway, I was good today. Usually, when participating in retail therapy, I need many sugarised products, to keep the strength up. That may be in the form of a burger and shake from McDonalds, a Snickers, or at this time of year, a Cadbury's Creme Egg or two. Or even all of the above. But today I managed to survive on just a hot chocolate from Burger King and a Millie's cookie (which are, by the way, ridiculously priced!)
Anyway, here are the todays incomings:
09:00 - Shreddies with Semi Skimmed Milk
09:10 - Muller Drink (by the way, these are so much nicer than the bitter Actimel drinks)
12:00 - Cheese, ham, cucumber sandwich
12:15 - Tropical juice drink
12:20 - Kellogg's Oat Bar (now onto the Totally Oaty ones, which aren't as nice as the Raspberry ones)
14:00 - Hot Chocolate (the aforementioned Burger King variety. McDonald's is better)
14:15 - Cookie (erm... Double Chocolate chip... come on, it was a treat!)
18:00 - Chicken, chips, coke x 2 (Nando's - ever been there? Really nice!)
22:25 - 1 glass of water
Okay, so lessons learned today:
When I'm at work, I drink lots of water. When I'm not... I dont.
When out and about, I don't need to pig out on junk food.
Nandos is really cheap - £11.15 for a meal for two!!!
I made my fruit salad tonight, chucking in my melon, pineapple, grapes and an orange. I'll delve into that tomorrow.
I must take some pictures, too, and get them uploaded - not that you'll notice a difference.
Anyway, until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
Monday, 22 January 2007
Day 1 - Monday 22nd January 2007
Alrighty There People!
I suppose that this is my first 'official' dietary posting...
So here's how it went down today:
First of all, I weighed myself in at 14st 2lbs.
07:39 - 1 pint of water
07:40 - 1 bowl of Shreddies, with semi skimmed milk
08:54 - 1 small cup of water
10:18 - 1 small cup of water
12:39 - 1 tuna and cucumber sandwich (brown bread)
13:19 - 1 Liquid Breakfast Pro Biotic Yoghurt Drink (mmmmm)
14:53 - 1 small cup of water
16:16 - 1 small cup of water
20:40 - 1 cheeseburger and chips, courtesy of Ronald McDonald (ooops...)
20:45 - 1 pint of water, diluted with Orange
21:07 - 2 slices of toast, thinly buttered
22:06 - 30 Press ups (that's excercise, by the way!)
Analysis:
Okay, so I may have gone off of the rails slightly with the McDonald's food, but I did refuse at work a gorgeous looking massive chunk of chocolate brownie. AND I haven't had any chocolate or biscuits today, despite the fact that there are loads here in the house, and at work. So I think I have done quite well.
I didn't go on my exercise bike though, so hopefully tomorrow will be better in that sense. But I did drink lots of water.
All in all, I think that Day 1 of The Diet has gone quite well, really.
Now I'm going to try and upload these awful pictures....
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
I suppose that this is my first 'official' dietary posting...
So here's how it went down today:
First of all, I weighed myself in at 14st 2lbs.
07:39 - 1 pint of water
07:40 - 1 bowl of Shreddies, with semi skimmed milk
08:54 - 1 small cup of water
10:18 - 1 small cup of water
12:39 - 1 tuna and cucumber sandwich (brown bread)
13:19 - 1 Liquid Breakfast Pro Biotic Yoghurt Drink (mmmmm)
14:53 - 1 small cup of water
16:16 - 1 small cup of water
20:40 - 1 cheeseburger and chips, courtesy of Ronald McDonald (ooops...)
20:45 - 1 pint of water, diluted with Orange
21:07 - 2 slices of toast, thinly buttered
22:06 - 30 Press ups (that's excercise, by the way!)
Analysis:
Okay, so I may have gone off of the rails slightly with the McDonald's food, but I did refuse at work a gorgeous looking massive chunk of chocolate brownie. AND I haven't had any chocolate or biscuits today, despite the fact that there are loads here in the house, and at work. So I think I have done quite well.
I didn't go on my exercise bike though, so hopefully tomorrow will be better in that sense. But I did drink lots of water.
All in all, I think that Day 1 of The Diet has gone quite well, really.
Now I'm going to try and upload these awful pictures....
Until tomorrow,
Adios!
The Dieting Man
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