The Amazing Adventures of Princess Bunter

Hello Old Friend

2011-09-19T11:14:00.002+01:00

Well, look whos back!
So its been over a year since I did any blogs, mainly because I forgot my password and was too lazy to work out how to get back in. That seems to be the story really so far, Im LAZY!!!

So I was stuck at 11 1/2 stone, then 12 stone, then 12 1/2 stone, now I have just weighed myself and the scales said ouch! That and 12 stone 12lb!!!! Oh my god!!!

I cant promise that I will be good, or that I will go to the gym that I already have a membership at, or that I will run up the stairs every hour or even that I will give the kids the big bag of mini twirls that I bought this morning on the way to work, but what I will try to do is keep you posted on my progress. I am coming to terms with the fact that there are no 'quick fix' solutions or that I dont have the pennies for a personal trainer like some 'celebs'. I will also find out soon if I have a place in the London Marathon for next year in early August, which seemed like a good idea to enter at the time but now I face the prospect of actually going and doing it is looking more nightmarish! Oh well, they say today is the first day of the rest of your life, but I think I will start tomorrow! Not the tomorrow that never comes but Tuesday 20th September 2011, but for now I will sit back, eat a couple of digestives and think what im going to have for lunch. Wish me luck!

Love Princess Bunter x x x

Woo Hoo

2010-08-11T09:08:00.003+01:00

Wooo Hoo, got on the scales and I am back down to 11st 12 1/2 which is good because the other day I was 12st 2! Im so pleased even though I cant say that I have done anything new with my eating so I will put it down to water retention...
Im horseriding tonight so im pleased about that and my hubbs is away at the weekend so if it is nice weather taking kids and dog to the marsh for a walk and possibly out to skeg for a walk depending on how I feel.
I have noticed that the flabby fit of leg just above my knee is starting to thin out lets hope it continues as I have really chunky legs down to my knee, below it looks like my legs belong to some skinny mini so waiting for the rest of the leg to get its act together and follow suit!
Just got to mention that by bestest babe em and hunky matt (lol) are getting married in 6 weeks on saturday and I cant wait. My princess is a bridesmaid and I have a fab dress which I plan on wearing to take over the whole day... he he I would say im joking but you all know im not...
Cant wait it will be cupcakes galore and you all have to say how nice they are and how fantastic they look as Princess Bunter is preparing each loving cake by hand...
Got to go now and do some work... Love you all!
Princess Bunter x

Back by popular demand...

2010-08-10T09:47:00.004+01:00

I have just had my pics taken for our new updated website and I was in my element, I was giving him direction. I turned in to Katie Price!!!! Thank goodness I was sat behind the desk and you couldnt see my gut! I forgot that I was having them done thank got I wasted my hair this morning and Maria bought in her make up bag!
Well not doing so well as I am heavy now as I was the 1st of January! So I am not doing so well with the whole weight thing I keep eating sweets and although I am supposedly on a strict diet and horseriding most nights I am still not getting smaller.
I went horseriding last night for my exercise and I actually managed to canter without stirrups. For all you non horsey people that is going really fast without my feet in the metal stirrups that make you feel more secure. It was really fun and I felt like I have achieved something (which I have). I also watched 10 years younger last night when I got home and the lady who was having non evasive treatments had her teeth whitened with this gum shield thing so I think I might go to boots at lunch as see if I can get one. I am quite lucky that I have quite white teeth already but a shade or two whiter would not go a miss.
Will keep you posted on all fronts...
Loads of love and hugs Princess Bunter x o x o x o

Hello All

2010-08-04T10:22:00.002+01:00

Good Morning,
So I had a really good day yesterday, I had 2 bowls of special K and some fruit at work but when I got home I blew it. I had some Minstrels, pringles, breadsticks and dips and some lemon bonbons for my tea! Also this morning is the start of my special time not that you wanted to know that but it is why im feeling bloated a bit. I got on scales and I am 11st13. I know I shouldn't weigh myself everyday but it is interesting and its going the right direction. Feeling really tired and I have a poorly little girl at home, Imi was sick this morning so shes at home with her dad having a duvet day. Going to have a bowl of cereal now, I know its a bit late but better late than never. Wish I was at home having a duvet day too, I really could do with one about now! On the plus side im horseriding tonight even if it is raining because I love it!
Will keep you posted incase anything exciting happens... he he
Love Princess Bunter x

Princess Bunter is Back

2010-08-03T09:52:00.002+01:00

Im sat at my desk eating my minute bowl of special k, staring at the picture of the special k lady which I have just cut off the back of the box to remind me what im aiming for thinking that im going to have to brave the scales. Alot has been happening since I last posted on here so much that I cant be bothered to write about it at the moment but it will all come out im sure in due course. I have fallen in love with Kerry Katona, dont panic though it is just that she has recently lost the amount of weight I want to going from a size 16 to a size 10! How fab! just got to try and unlock her secrets without it costing me a fortune. I have got a horse on loan so I am doing my quota of exercise with riding him, tally he is a cob and he is lovely. I am riding about 4 times a week at the moment and I cant get enough. Still got a flabby tummy, big bottom and huge thighs but my calfs look fab and my boobs are good as always so not all to bad. Right just got off the scales and I am 12st and 3/4lb thats more than yesterday but I do need a wee and I have just eaten a bowl of cereal. Im nearly as heavy again as I was at the beginning of the year so I need all the motivation and support I can to get to my goal weight (not to sure what yet but certainly less that what I am now!) So here we go again!!!!!
Lots of Love Princess Bunter x x x x

Im on a Swis Roll....

2010-04-14T09:23:00.002+01:00

Yay I managed to get 2lb off!!!! That means since last October I have lost 8.5lb and got my silver 7 at weightwatchers! But since the beginning of the year I have managed to lose 9.5lb (put an extra pound on over xmas which I needed to lose on top of my starting weight!) I am starting to be able to wear size 14 tops and can get in to my old holiday clothes and 1 pair of size 14 work trousers so I am chuffed to bits. Just got to keep it going now.
Its my little boys party this weekend so I have been running round like a mad person trying to get it all ready for him this week. He is so excited bless him.
Last night I was bathing the kids and when they got out and dry my little princess was trying on my nice work shoes, pretty black heals and tottering about, I though she looked so cute standing in the buff with nothing on but my shoes so though I would take some pics for her album posing. Then I heard this oh oh and she got out the shoes and put some different ones on. It was only when I started to get her dressed for bed that I thought she was still a bit wet from the bath, it turns out that she had done a wee in my shoes!!!! I couldn't stop laughing, she thought it was pretty funny too.... not so nice now working in smelly wet shoes!!!!!!
Anyway better go and get some work done, keep smiling...
Love Princess Bunter x

Here I am!

2010-04-12T14:23:00.002+01:00

Well here I am back again feeling like an old fart, my little boy is 6 today!! Im sure im not old enough for a 6 year old! What that does mean though is a week of cake and party food!!! yum yum pounds here I come... I am having hot dogs and cake tonight after I get weighed, Dillan picked it and to be honest its a bloody good choice. I have had a really good weekend, the sun has been out and that means vest tops!!! I wend for a lovely drive out on Saturday to Woodhall spa with my girls - Sue and Em to pick flowers for her wedding, although I was there I didn't get too involved but im sure to take full credit for it, but whats new eh! Imi tried on her bridesmaid dress and she looks like a little princess which is exactly what she will be for the day, and always after, its beautiful! I know I will cry when I see my chicks walking down the isle all grown up (that means you as well em!). The boys managed to finish my dog pen off which im as pleased as punch about, they did a mighty fine job! Sunday morning I went for my run which really made me work this week and then went on a leisurely walk over to Antons Gout with the crew - Me, Lee, Dillan, Imi, Emma, Matt, Lynsey, Chris and baby Liam... it was really nice, little nippy but enjoyed taking in the fresh air. Back to today and like I said its my boys special day and to celebrate I have eaten a cheese and onion bap and a iced finger and now I feel really bloated and full and a little sick if im honest. Lets see what tonight brings, if nothing more it will bring more wrapping paper, chocolate cake and hotdogs. Happy Birthday Dillan! x x x
Love Princess (Mummy) Bunter x

Absence makes the heart grow fonder...

2010-03-30T09:39:00.003+01:00

Did you miss me? I have had an up and down few weeks and if truth be told felt too sorry for myself to write anything. On the 15th March I went to get weighed and managed to put 2lb on and was really cross with myself. The next week, although I was good with my food and was still running all the meals out and takeaways caught up with me so I was so miserable I chose not to go to weight watchers, which in fairness was a bit silly, I knew I had put weight on and didn't want to face it. This last week, although still feeling down in the dumps, I managed to get on top of my points again, resisted any meals out or takeaways and even managed to run 3.5 miles on Sunday and as a result I am have lost the 2 lb I put on so back on track. I wont lie, I am still a bit disappointed it wasn't more but at least we are back in the right direction. With a few more early nights, continued discipline with take-aways and meals out for the next few weeks until I go on holiday hopefully I can lose a bit more to get the bikini clad bod that I am after....
On a completely different note, my patio is getting done thanks to Matt and Ron which im really pleased about ready for the summer. Also last Friday night I went to the Miss Peterborough as my brothers girlfriend was in it, it was a good night (although Lee needed some persuading but actually enjoyed it once there). Sarah did really well and was crowned Miss Peterborough so she is through to the Miss England semi finals. It only took less than 5 minutes for me to pinch her tiara, sash and bouquet and jump on the stage to do a lap of honour as Miss Peterborough! For a few minutes Lee was married to Miss Peterborough, something we both will remember....
That brings me back to today. This morning I had some hot cross buns for breakfast... yum yum Im going to be strick with my points and see what next week brings x
Love Princess Bunter (I will try not to leave it so long next time x)

2010-03-15T13:26:00.002Z

I am Princess Bunter and I have just had a huge slice of lemon cake and will moan tonight because I have not lost any weight and in fact gained it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS I also have had another Chinese - chicken balls, chow mein and prawn crackers and a Mc Donalds - big mac, fries and a donut!!!!

I am officially a bunter as I have been doing this for the last few weeks and blaming it on lack of sleep... did I mention i also had a costa hot chocolate with my dad earlier!

I must do better I must do better.... SOS help please!!!!!

2010-03-10T09:00:00.002Z

Hello All,
Once again, sorry for the lack of activity on here, life has been a bit busy with the hubby away and having to look after 2 children, I managed to go for a run last Tuesday night although I did take the dog and it was only to Wyberton and back. The rest of the week pretty much consisted of waking up, getting kids to school, coming to work, picking kids up, cooking kids tea, getting kids to bed, feeding myself on not always the healthy option and then finally sleeping. And not always through the night as my little devils had me up at least twice every night so mentally and physically exhausted. I treated myself on Friday which is always the way to a Chinese (again) I do love the Dragon Garden, whilst watching 5 days and lost and enjoyed the me time which I thought I thoroughly deserved... Saturday I took the kids to town for some retail therapy, while the hubby's away and all that jazz.... We bought pick and mix, shoes for kids, holiday clothes, DVD's we didn't need and stupid collectible toys that Dillan is in to be he likes them so?!? Oh I forgot to mention the McDonnalds that the kids had (and maybe I had too!). Sunday we went to go and pick the hubby up but I did manage a run to Antons Gout first to try and counter act all the rubbish I had fed myself. Here was me thinking while he was away I would be eating well. Monday comes and its weight in.... I stayed the same which was a sigh of relief over the last few weeks when I have strayed from the road of goodness in to the darkness of snacking. I was naughty with my food on Monday and yesterday as people keep bringing cakes and chocolates in to work and I couldnt resist. I have decided from today though to wipe the slate clean and try to get back in to the swing of things.
I will keep you posted... Love Princess Bunter x

Soory its taken so long

2010-03-04T11:20:00.002Z

Hello Folks!
Sorry it has been such a time since my last update. I am pleased to say it has been busy at work so I haven't had the time.
I would like to take the time to say we are thinking of all those who have lost loved ones and friends over the last week - Justin Gillman and football manager Keith Alexander, they will both be missed....
Back to the amazing adventures of Princess Bunter! I have been running these last few weeks, managing to do a bit more each time and I am actually starting to enjoy it now, just as much as the benefits. This week at weight watchers I managed to lose 1.5lb, I now weigh 11st11lb, I have 29lb to go to reach my target. I have also taken some measurements:
4th March Left side
Waist 86.5cm -4.5cm since 6th Jan
Hips 115cm -7cm since 6th Jan
Thigh 59cm -2cm since 6th Jan
Bust 96cm -6cm since 6th Jan
Upper arm 30cm -0.5cm since 6th Jan

It goes to show that something is moving...
Not got too much of a busy week this week as I have sent my hubby to his mums after his operation last week on his arm so I will try and be a little bit good food wise this week as last week I once again strayed from the path of goodness. On Friday I had a Chinese - chicken balls, and chicken chow main, and Saturday I had an Indian (Emma and Sue's fault again) they all came round with Matt and Ron so we could all fill our faces... We had naan bread, rice, chicken bhuna's but unfortunately no onion bahji's as they forgot them! Not to worry, still had loads to eat and had a really nice evening with them even though Ron did nearly faint because he couldn't handle the spicy food he he......
Oops I forgot to mention that yesterday I demolished a whole loaf of bread from the market over the day and half of a huge onion bahji from the market but it was well lush!
So that brings us back to today really, sun is shining, weather is sweet yeh, it makes me want to move those dancing feet! Not long now until our holiday then 10 days back and the girls hit Majorca!!!! Cant wait, I just have to shift a bit more weight to get in to my size 14's!!!!
Love you all, will try and keep you posted a bit more often x x x x
Princess Bunter x

Slowly but surely

2010-02-23T09:43:00.002Z

Me again, I only lost 1/2lb this week but it is ladies time... I think I will do better next week. I didn't manage to go for my run this week as it was snowing but I think I am going tonight to make up for it. Its been a long old week. Not much happening at work at the moment so the time there is going really slowly. Had a lovely but bust Saturday though. Em and Sue came round with Ron and Matt to start work on my patio as Lee is still not right with his arm. They really made headway and im getting all excited about it when it will be finished. While the men were hard at work us ladies and Imi went shopping, Em made me eat some pick and mix which were well lush! Also bought the men some sausage rolls which I had 2 of! Oops... Then in the evening Lee and I went out for tea for Neal's birthday. We went to Damons and I couldn't help but eat. I had 5 chicken wings to start followed by bread, coleslaw, 1/2 rack of ribs, chicken gougons, jacket potato and a cheesecake. I didn't eat all of it though I did leave some main and pud to try and be a little bit good although it was washed down by 1/2 bottle of vino! Sunday was a lazy day and it was snowing and cold and wanted to catch up on the house work. My little boy wasn't too well yesterday but after an afternoon in bed not out with his friends he was feeling much better and wanted to go back to school today. Bit out of sorts this week in anticipation of Lee's operation on Wednesday, not sure how I will cope looking after 2 children, my husband and myself whilst working full time... it will be a challenge! Will keep you posted as always. All my love Princess Bunter x

2010-02-19T13:13:00.002Z

Hello - not much going on to report im afraid, i think I may of lost between 1 and 2 pound this week fingers crossed and most of this is due to running up and down the stairs all day. Its been a weird kind of week to be honest, I have felt a bit tired and lethargic and a little miserable. I am putting it down to the weather and not going on much at work this week. I have a busy weekend planned all going well. I will be watching the men start my patio, going for a jolly to the icing cabin to see what I can get for Em's cakes for her wedding and also next week I am making a cake for another friends little girl so can get the stuff for that, I really aught to clean my car and then I will be going for a meal out to Damons on Saturday night. Sunday I am running, supermarket shopping, maybe going to a fun day or possibly going for a nice long walk to Kirton if I don't do it on Saturday. I should be successfully worn out for Monday and weigh in. No wonder I don't feel like I get a day off.......
Back to the grind now, Will let you know how I get on x Have a good weekend all x

Success...

2010-02-16T13:32:00.004Z

Hello all,
Just to let you all know... I LOST 3.5lb!!!! woo hooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I now weigh 11st 13 and have 31lb left to lose.

I am so happy, lets hope I can keep up the good work. Unfortunately not much excitement happening at the moment in the land of Princess Bunter.... fingers crossed more excitement soon. Both my boys are out tonight, one at football and the other staying over at his nanny's x Peace and quiet chilling with the dog and my little princess x

Hope your all sharing my success, I have a beaming smile on my face and will brag about it all week. Will have to see if it is a one off or if I can do it again next week... Size 14 here I come!!!!

x x x

Bionic Woman

2010-02-15T09:16:00.003Z

Well its Monday again, weigh in day and I have to admit I think I have managed to ditch the 2.5lb that I put on last week but that's it, nothing else so I am a bit gutted to be honest. I really wanted to lose that and a bit more besides. To help me to get this off I thought I would be very good and do a bit of exercise. I walked the dog and Imi from mine to my mums in Kirton about 2.5 miles and back again on Saturday so off to a good start. After this yesterday I went for a run and this time I got to Antons Gout running the whole way not stopping for a quick walk to get my breath back. I somehow managed to keep going, regulate my breathing and my legs just carried on. When I got there I stole 5 minutes break then carried on to Langrick. I managed to run another mile and a half before finally breaking in to a walk for the rest of the way. Surely the weight should just be dropping off me, I should be well on my way to slipping in to those size 14 jeans sitting patiently at the bottom of my draws waiting for that all important outing, but nothing doing yet. I have decided to go drastic. If I don't lose more than 2.5lb this week I am cutting out everything sweet for 1 week to see if it makes a difference even though I incorporate it in to my points allowance. I will also not have any pasta or potatoes unless they are already in weight watchers meals but nothing extra. I wonder if I can do it.... Will have to buy some yogurts to satisfy my sweet tooth x All suggestions welcome....
Will let you know how I get on tonight... don't hold your breath though!!! x x x
Love Princess Bunter x

People do my head in!

2010-02-09T16:42:00.003Z

I am so PISSED off! I have just been asked again in the toilet if I am pregnant... I just want to shout... NO I AM NOT. What makes it worse it that she said 'oh you don't have much left to go' i.e your huge, and now I feel like shit. To add insult to injury when I told her I wasn't she went... oh thought it was a long pregnancy, you were though when I started wasn't you' I just agreed although since I have worked here I have never been pregnant. I finished all that back in 2007, I have gone over 2 years without being pregnant. Its so rude, why do people I don't even know want to just assume because im chunky that im pregnant. They should just mind there own business. If I wasn't hacked off with my weight before now I certainly am!
Love a pissed off princess bunter!

Not a happy camper!

2010-02-09T08:35:00.001Z

Well weigh in last night and my predictions were right 2.5lb on!!!! Why do I bother, I ran to Antons Gout, feed admittedly not as bad as they were but what the...?!? Do you ever get that sinking feeling in your gut? The one where your feel like your not going anywhere and why is it worth the hassel.... I feel a bit like that today, bit miffed off to say the least. I have a very busy year this year what with mu holiday, 2 hen weekends, one abroad and one in Blackpool and a wedding... I want to feel excellent about myself and by the summer stop being a large size 16 and be a comfy size 14. I don't think that's too much to ask, its not like I want to be a size 0 model or anything. Although I would like to be a size 12 next summer but that is way off, 1 size, 1 stone would do me right now! I looked at my weight watchers card and I originally joined up in October 2009 and I lost a bit before xmas, put it back on with a bit extra and then have tried to lose a bit more, all in all going to 14 meetings and all I have lost from the start is 1lb! This is not good, suggestions on a postcard please. It better come off next week or im sewing my lips together and going on hunger strike in protest. Lets see how I get on this week x

Running away with it....

2010-02-08T13:50:00.003Z

Me again, not too bad this weekend. Food wise I didn't go over the top but im sure there was room for improvements although salad, jacket potato and chicken all featured highly this weekend. I did feel a bit sorry for myself because I wanted a Chinese or Indian or something filling and bad for you. I did offer to cook over 200 cupcakes for Emma's wedding so on Saturday we had a bake off... I baked some cakes and was icing them to see how she wanted them. I don't mind saying I thought I did a good job and they looked really yummy x I hope she likes them....
Yesterday I got up and ran to Antons Gout again, did it in about 20 minutes this week and somehow managed to run further each time without having to stop so often to walk and when I did walked for less. Then carried on walking to Langrick. I was really pleased with myself as it took less time and also I felt much better afterwards. And fingers crossed at the moment only a slight twinge in the ankle. Will keep you posted on that. I weighed myself today and it looks like I have put 2.5lb on! I cant believe it, its so not fair, what the hell is going on? I will get the official weigh in tonight but if it goes up I will be well hacked off! However the main entrance to the building that I work in is closed off this week for 2 weeks so that means I have 2 weeks of running up and down the stairs to let people in, if that doesn't do it im sewing my lips up and going on hunger strike in protest to dodgy scales, either that or eat a big fat chocolate cake....
Will let you know how I get on at my weight watchers meeting tonight x Love Princess Bunter x

2010-02-04T08:47:00.003Z

Hello Em, thought I would write a quick entry for you. I managed to do my hair last night as im going for a very nice and exciting network lunch at some posh hotel in Stamford today and I cant wait. However I do think that I already have put the weight back on that I lost on Monday and fear that after today I will be back where I started! Not to worry though, knowing my lunch it wont be a sitdown lunch after all it will be a quick buffet and im sat here waiting for a huge steak. Oh well we will see what happens later on, that's if I can get my gut back in to the car!!! Speak soon....
(hope this is ok for you Em, now you have your shout out!) x
Love Princess Bunter x

2010-02-02T08:57:00.003Z

Well, weigh in yesterday and I managed to lose 1.5lb!!! only 32lb to go to my perfect weight. Im on target anyway of losing an average of 1lb per week to get to my target weight.
I did think it was all going to go pear shaped again over the weekend as it started badly on Friday when I really fancied fish and chips so thats what I had, with 2 yummy slices of bread and beans. (oh and some scraps!) After that nibbled on a couple of packets of weight watchers biscuits. There cute individual portioned wrappers were not much of a fight when I was clearly on a mission to drown myself in carbs and saturated fat. I woke up on Saturday peckish so sniffed out the chockies we have hid since xmas and nibbled on a couple of them. For lunch my lovely husband served me up 1/2 a pizza which when I had finished dared myself to look at the points content and it was 37.5 points - nearly 2 days worth!!! ouch!!! I could feel my hips swelling in size already. I had to dash out to take my beautiful daughter for her haircut. Her first haircut! Being the mini princess that she is, she doesn't do anything by halves! An hour it took to get it done, 10 mins on the back of her hair, 15 minutes strop, 25 minutes walking round the shops buying ginger bread men, bribing with sweets and chocolates and then back to the hairdressers for the fringe. 10 minutes strop, 5 minutes to trim the fringe. Exhausted mum and daughter! Weight watchers meal for tea to curb the damage a little bit in the evening of sausages, mash and all the veg you can eat. Sunday came and to be honest apart from a couple of small chockies in the morning most of the day went by uneventful as I couldn't really move about too much as ankles were still throbbing from my exercise efforts a week ago so reserved myself for my meal about 5pm when I had weight watchers chili con carne sauce with mince and rice... yummy. Points were looking ok at this point. Out I went to deliver a letter to Emma (in my PJ's) and the whole crew were there eating, drinking and being merry so thought as not to be rude I joined in. Yummy - quality streets.... I love the orange and strawberry creams so took the lot home as no one else likes them. It really does show the two ends of the love spectrum. On one side I have my lovely friends Em and Sue saying go on - its a treat just have one every so often, it wont hurt, go on take them. So kind! whilst handing me a bag of all the creams to take home... On the other side I have Ron saying don't Laura, leave them, you don't want the sweets, you don't need them... and taking them off me. Love again as he was doing the typical man thing and going straight to the point. Oh what to do? I did the obvious thing and took them of course! Although they are now in my tin of quality streets waiting to be eaten when I need a quick chockie fix! Back to today and feeling quite good that I have managed to survive all that and here to tell the story, all in moderation is the key, its just keeping that up for long enough that's the problem. 1.5lb lighter may not seem like much but every little helps and if I am lucky enough for it to continue over the coming weeks I will be a very happy little princess! x

2010-01-29T09:11:00.003Z

Its official, on Wednesday the pain was so unbearable I had to go to the doctors. Diagnosis - severely sprained ankles!!!! Ouch, as it was both I could hardly walk. It is getting a bit better today but still think running at the weekend is a no go area.... Maybe sometime next week, or I will attempt to power walk the dog and see how far I get before I need further medical attention. On another brighter note, my dad is back home from hospital and I think the realisation of it all has hit him so fingers crossed he will take heed and take better care of himself. However all taken in to consideration, I have not been too good with points this week making excuses up why I have gone over nearly every day, even if it only by a couple. Plus no exercise, whether running or going on the bike at home so don't know how that will have an effect. We will have to see what the next few weeks have in store for me. I would like to be able to run to Kirton to have a cuppa with my mum in the evenings when it is light and then she can drop me back home again. On another brighter note, this morning I did have a minor breakthrough. When I looked in the mirror and breathed in and squished my tummy I could see the silhouette of where I want to be in terms of size. Lets hope it doesn't take too long to get there. Anyway back to my nutritional breakfast of 2 paracetamol, 1 ibuprofen, 3 adios, 1 green tea and a vitamin C tablet.... Bet you was expecting me to say a partridge in a pear tree but that would just be silly x Love Princess Bunter x

Must not give up!

2010-01-26T09:04:00.002Z

Well I must say today I feel a little tired, my feel are sore and my ankles are killing me. Don't think there is a chance in hell that I will be doing any running later today, to be honest walking is creating its own challenges at the moment. This must be what it is like to see the world passing by in slow motion as grannies are overtaking me on the street, I really am going that slow! Another reason for my lack of running tonight is that my old man is not well, he is in hospital. It looks like he might of had a stroke which is why he is walking worse than me and dragging his leg behind him like a wounded animal. With narrowing of his arteries he is in the best place waiting for a plan of action. Best place for him, he will be forced to go cold turkey with smoking and drinking so might have to take him one of his last guilty pleasures, a bar of chockie. All in all feeling a bit miserable, however I did manage to break the silence on the weight front, even if it was only half a pound off, its all in the right direction. Only 33.5lb to go! Cant wait to get back running, my head is desperate to get out there and have the freedom and clear mind that running gives but my feel are crying for mercy. Must just do one thing at a time and ease myself in to all this fitness lark. Maybe it will bring a better loss next week. Will keep you posted, on all fronts. x Princess Bunter x

Ouch...

2010-01-25T08:55:00.003Z

Ouch... It hurts so much, every muscle in my legs and even my back but the worst bit is my ankles - they feel like they will snap in the wind like a brittle branch....
Why? you may ask - Well yesterday morning I was talked in to going for my first ever run, when they said it was to Antons Gout I made my excuses and said maybe in a few weeks. I got a text message to say they were changing where they were running so assumed it would not be as far so I decided, on impulse, to brave it and give it a go. Well got there, met a friend (I only knew 1 person) but they were all very friendly and on speaking to them it became clear that there were about 3 fantastic runners and the rest of the small bunch were fairly new to it, maybe about 2-3 months of running. Well 1 chap was kind enough to run with me, he does for all the new people as he used to be a personal trainer at a local Boston gym and still does it for his friends as he has a love for fitness and running. I didn't want to tell him he had his work cut out with me. He ran all the way with me although I wanted to give up and walk after the first 100meters. He helped me run to small goals then walk to catch my breath to the count of 25 then carry on again. When I got to Antons Gout I was so proud of myself although I was in so much pain, my chest felt like it was going to explode out through my mouth and like I was breathing razor blades!!!! I started to feel a little faint so decided to have a sit down to catch my breath, I was so emotional I felt like crying, partly because of the pain, the fact that I had done it but also how the hell was I going to get back to my car. Then someone had the bright idea to walk or run on to Langrick, well I thought it was ok to walk there so off I went with the promise of a cup of tea at the end. I did make it but I will be honest and say that all the way I was looking for somewhere for my mum to come and collect me or just to turn round and give up but I got there in the end! For the rest of the day I was a little out of breath and slightly aching but so proud of what I had achieved. Never in a million years did I think I could do it! Today however is a different matter, whilst still proud of myself I am in agony and the thought of running again tomorrow night is a little unnerving - we will have to see how the ankle is but don't want to give up too easily. It surely can only get better from here. Will let you know how I get on at weigh in tonight x Love Princess Bunter x

Proper Bunter!

2010-01-22T10:41:00.003Z

Well today I must admit I feel a bit rubbish. I am wearing a bright red top that feels tight and unflattering but am sure last time I put it on it wasn't that bad. I feel miserable and grumpy only spurred on by the rain hammering down outside. The prospect of another weekend when the diet goes out the window is ever getting closer. As I sit here with my stomach rumbling in anticipation of my 1/2 point soup that my hubby cooked for me last night on the day dubbed as official diet failure day when everyone just gives up, I can only hope that after I have had my lunch and maybe a sneaky packet of snack a jacks that I feel a bit brighter. After a long week of ups and downs food wise I need a spurt of energy and enthusiasm to boost me up the arse and just get on with it. Still with 34lb to lose at 12st2lb I feel heavier than ever and the end is out of site. I really hope that over the next couple of days and weeks I manage to lose something. I just wish I could look in to a crystal ball and see a little way in to the future to give me the encouragement I need. I don't seem to have the stamina to continue to exercises, although I have been asked to go running at the weekend which really will be a sight to behold... Will keep you posted.
Love a very tired Princess Bunter x

Its not my fault.... Honest!

2010-01-21T08:25:00.003Z

Well, well, well... It really want my fault. I was kidnapped last night by a group of mad looking women who had a wild look in their eye! It was an terrible and traumatic experience. I was taken against my will to Pizza Hut where in a form of torture I have never experienced before, was made to eat until I was fit to burst. They made me have a huge salad bowl, which I had to eat all of, melted cheese starter and half a large Italian margarita pizza. I felt sick inside but had no choice but to sit and eat it all whilst on a diet which I was obviously doing so well at! Who are these wild and fearless women I hear you ask?!? Well im not to scared to name and shame them.... you know who you are.... Emma!, Sue! and Lynsey! Savages they were, if that was not enough to subject me to they dragged me to a pub and forced me to drink what can only be described as half a larger tops.... As I write this, lard laden tears are dripping down my face as I clutch my apple, banana and pear - my real friends and prepare to have my life saving vitamin a, green tea and adios tablets as I rock back and fourth to the sound of my rumbling stomach... oh the shame and the pain... its too much to bear.... what will the group think of me at Weight watchers next week when I single handedly destroy the group weight loss, I cant bear it anymore. I would go for a run up and down the stairs to comfort myself but my legs have seized up with all the melted cheese and the killer carbs that are taking over my poor defenceless body... I must be strong, I must be strong, I must be strong......

2010-01-19T09:40:00.003Z

Well I got weighed last night and it was not a total surprise to find out that I had stayed the same, not lost, not gained but managed to maintain my weight. This would be OK should I be about a stone and a half lighter! I know I shouldn't moan because I didn't put it on and that I am keeping to my pound a week target thanks to the weight loss last week but I am still not happy with myself. I really need to do better this week! I am going to make every effort to do a bit on the bike or run up and down the stairs as well as attempting to stay to my points. In real life this week, I have got my hair all nice and curly and on the way to work this morning I got a compliment from a complete stranger, albeit he was a builder of sorts. I wanted to get in to my office building but they are doing some work in the entrance, when I asked if I could sneak past he said anything for the beautiful girls... oh la la.... I feel so pretty!!!! Watched Bridget Jones again the other evening and it was like watching me with her weight, its a classic and never fails to make you feel better about yourself, safely knowing there is always someone worse off than you. I know it sounds cruel but you have to take these little rays where you can. Oh well back to the grind .... x All my love Princess Bunter x

2010-01-18T14:21:00.003Z

So, I don't think I have done so great this week. I had an ok effort Monday - Thursday and to be honest Friday wasn't too bad wither but then it got a bit messy again at the weekend. I had crispy duck from Tesco's and I have to say its well lush. Also on Sunday we had a ride to Springfields and had lunch at Frankie and Bennys to meet Kelly and Rick and their little man, I had cheeseburger, chips and garlic and tomato pizza bread yum yum, but I will pay for it later. I worked out that I have 34lb to get to my target weight of 9st10lb. It doesn't sound that much when you think you can lose 1-2lb per week technically it can take me anywhere between 17 and 34 weeks which should take us to between May and September (not too much scope there!). I will be all thin and shiny new for Em's wedding! Possibly even resembling a head on a stick - well for me anyway! But to be honest I dint think there is any fear. Will let you know how the weigh in goes....

2010-01-14T10:00:00.002Z

Well that lasted about a week, yesterday I cracked! I had a huge bit of lemon cake that someone bought to work and because I felt a bit miserable I had a twirl! Well combine that with tea, a couple of the kids chips and a round of bread and butter that I didn't need and what do you have... a pound back on since Monday! Drastic action needed, must stick to points, must stick to points.... I need to get it in my head like a mantra. I feel like a failure, if I don't lose anything this week I will be so miffed off and not in a good mood! So breakfast this morning was a vitamin C tablet, a green tee tablet and 3 adios.... Think im going to have to run round the stairs every hour... off I go speak soon x

Oh My God!

2010-01-12T14:42:00.004Z

I cant believe it, I went to weight watchers last night and i lost 2.5lb! Its the most I have lost in one hit for ages and its the first weight loss after Christmas and hopefully there is much more to come. I felt ecstatic when she said, especially after a naughty-ish weekend. I hope to be a dress size smaller for my holiday and hopefully a total of 2 dress sizes small come Christmas 2010!!!
I met one of my best friends at lunch with my little god son and she looks great, her little man is only 6 weeks old but after a week she was back in her size 12's, life is unfair. This is my year, this is my year to get fit and not fat, to get the body at the moment I can aspire to be. It does excite me to think that I might, just might be happy with my figure towards the summer and look forward to buying all my holiday clothes. I feel really inspired and on a high from a good week and weight loss... More to come! ;o)

Oh

2010-01-12T14:42:00.001Z

Weekend Woes

2010-01-11T08:54:00.003Z

Well, I was doing really well until Friday about 5pm, but then it was the take-away! I enjoyed a Chinese; Chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce, chicken chow mein and prawn crackers!!! it was lush (that's my new word... been watching Gavin and Stacey!) Then on Saturday I took my little man to the Cinema with my niece and mum to watch planet 51 which was really good but I had to have popcorn followed by a McDonnalds (although I did opt for a cheeseburger kids meal), I went home and backed chocolate orange swirl cakes with chocolate chips which I had to sample, so needless to say I went over my points... (for the week!!!). Sunday comes and it is a day of good meals but by then I have got in to the picking mode and of course we have cakes and as I have no will power I will admit I did have a couple to make sure they were still ok... they were! So that leads me up to here. I have been naughty and jumped on the scales we have at work and by them I have lost about 3lb this week but im not holding my breath, anything can happen between now and weigh in and it is the point in the day where I am at my lightest so who knows? Will let you know how I do tonight. On a brighter note the snow is on its way out so we call all work properly again without looking like we need a wee trying to keep upright shuffling along.
So-long for now, will update later x

2010-01-08T09:12:00.003Z

Well a couple of days has passed, Wednesday was a fantastic day, I managed to not only stick to my points but also go under in preparation for my takeaway tonight! However, Thursday - snow day happened! I was doing really well having jacket potato for lunch and a healthy stir fry for tea, but then i put Gavin and Stacey on and got the munchies. At first i did well, grabbed the weight watchers cookies (I could of had 3 packs of these and still be within my points - but i didn't!0 out came the left over peanuts from Christmas. They looked harmless enough, I thought with them being salty it would make me not want many and encourage me to drink a bit more but I managed to have a small bowl full. Whats the harm you may think.... 5 points and over my 18 points eating in to the saved points I have for tonight!!! This means I have to be really good all day and over the weekend which is the hardest part as snacking seems to be more tempting. Oh well we will have to see what the scales say on Monday night. I will be so upset if nothing has come off but i do know time is the key.
On another note, when I got to work this morning, I was the first in so I ran round the car park in my wellies like a nutter then through a snowball at the commissionaire's office window, pulled a face and ran away... nothing like growing old gracefully.... x

Shame, Shame, Shame...

2010-01-06T10:13:00.002Z

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.... It pains me to say that I have done some vital measurements and at one point I thought I was going to run out of tape measure... Here we go....

I am 5ft1
Waist - 91cm
Hips - 122cm
Bust - 102cm
Upper Arm - 30.5cm
Thigh - 61cm
(as of 6/01/10)

Yes its official I am a barrel! I am a little hungry this morning but managed to stick to my 18 points last night, im so proud of myself I have managed 2 full days and on to my 3rd. It must be like quitting to smoke as im addicted to food and think of it most of my waking day. I just think if I can get through a week of being on 18 points it will kick start me for next week and hopefully not feel so hungry. I have a dilema though, we have some friends coming round on Friday for tea and a take away has been mentioned. I have to come up with a creative way of only using my 18 points on chinese or indian. I think it has to be chinese and then I can have a chicken chow-main im sure that must be quite healthy..... suggestions please!
Princess Bunter x

Oh Dear...

2010-01-05T08:45:00.003Z

Oh Dear, got weighed last night and the Christmas damage is extensive! I am officially a bunter, the weight watchers scales even said ouch when I got on. Drum roll please...... I AM 12 ST 4.5 LB!!!
It can only go down from here, or up depending on how you read this sentence. However first day of diet went well, decided to do the 18 points fast track, kick up the bum start and I managed it successfully yesterday. With the help of 2 chicken salad wraps at lunch and a huge stir fry for tea I was full (enough I suppose) and only managed to use my allocated points.Lets see what today brings as I have managed to bring in leftovers and sugar free jelly for a treat... lucky me! Might do some vital statistics today so watch this space, more reality checks on their way x

The adventure begins

2010-01-04T09:08:00.003Z

Well its officially the 4th January and the start of the Weight Watchers diet, I get weighed tonight and im not looking forward to it. Over the last few days I have crammed anything and everything in to my mouth thats left over from Christmas. So much so that now I cant face any more shortbread, crackers or cheese... just as well as these form part of the forbidden foods....
I have quite a healthy lunch of home made chicken salad wraps to kick start the weight loss and as I am doing the 18 points quick start. I know im gonna feel hungry if I dont take advantage of every point going. My stomach is feeling empty already and the day has only just begun. Help me now.... How on earth am I going to manage the day let alone the next 52 weeks!!!
Here I go, no stopping me now, its official Princess Bunter is on the journey to weight loss heaven. I think im going to take vital measurements and embarrass myself by letting you in on them, shame, shame, shame.... Oh well, its the kick in the rear that I need to get going because it is now or never. Wish me luck, I will be back soon with more woe.... x

2009-12-31T08:52:00.003Z

Oh Dear, Well New years eve has started with a bang, or should I say McDonnalds breakfast. Really having a good blow out before D-Day... Yummy Yummy though, it didnt last long MMmmm Mc Muffin with sausage and egg and not one but 2 hash browns... Thats why im called Princess Bunter, because I do it with such fab royal Pizzaz!!!!!
Down hill from here on out... Bring out the shortbread....

2009-12-30T13:38:00.003Z

I must not shop, I must not shop, I must not shop, I must not shop, I must not shop, ......

Just got back from lunch and the sales are too tempting, not only did I buy kids bits they just dont need, especially as my front room looks like toysrus, but also come back with new boots!!! My husband is going to go mad at me, but they were calling me from the shelves, they are brown leather ankle boots. I dont have any brown leather ankle boots so voila, problem solved, now I do! I vow not to buy any more clothes or shoes until I drop a dress size, I am currently a large 16 but before Christmas admittedly it was a comfortable size 16 but like the shoes the chocolate beckoned and I obeyed!!!!

Currently munching my way through malteasers, but as they are the lighter way to enjoy chocolate at only 187 calories per pack, I dont feel guilty! Problem is I already have had a sandwich, packet of crisps and a packet of berry snack a jacks (which are very nice!). Oh well it will all change by this time next week... You will be able to hear my sobs of desperation for miles around!

Oh well back to the grind...

The Start of Something New

2009-12-30T10:15:00.000Z

Hello All,

Im new to all this blogging but im having a go...

I have decided to keep a blog of my weight loss over the next 12 months, I currently weigh 12stone something (not sure as i have not donned the scales for about 3 weeks as to not shock myself) and im a not so regular member of weight watchers, althought this will be changing in the new year. Im currently on countdown to the adventures of Princess Bunter, its 4 days and counting as I am going to start on Monday 4th January 2010!!!! Wish me luck, in the mean time leftovers watch out im coming to get you....