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Gloria's Diary

Meet one amazing iVillager from our You Can Do It message board, and follow her ups and downs as she struggles to lose six stone

Saturday 3rd March, 2001
Well, I’ve munched my way through a bag of sweets and I feel at a loss. Last year I lost six stone through eating the right things and walking everyday. I started at just over 23 stone, and got down to 16 stone, 11 pounds at my all-time low on 19th December. I felt good, looked good and the compliments I got were wonderful. But, over Christmas, I made the mistake of thinking I could take a break from dieting. Sadly, it’s been downhill since then, and my eating is out of control. I’ve put almost two stone back on and just can’t get motivated again. Help! Tell me I can do it! I need someone to give me support or a kick up the backside.

Sunday 4th March, 2001
After posting my message yesterday and realising there are others out there like me, I’ve decided I’m going for it. I know that I have to eat sensibly, walk regularly and keep telling myself I can do it. I woke up this morning in a new frame of mind. No more munching on rubbish and comfort eating. I've told my husband to keep an eye on me and help me along. I’m going to step on those scales tomorrow and see how much damage these last few months of pigging out have done. I’m not going to get upset, as I need to know what I’m up against. I’m going to use this board as a backbone, and am going to log in every day and tell everyone how it’s going. Anyone who wants to join me is welcome. The more feedback the better.

Monday 5th March, 2001
I said I’d go and weigh myself today, get the bad news and report back in, so here goes: 18 stone, 3 pounds. Not as bad as I expected – I have to remember that this time last year, I was 23 stone, 2 pounds. I know I was well below this just before Christmas, but now I realise what I have to do and it’s not down to anyone else to help. I have to do it for me.

I walked into town this morning, which wasn’t too bad, but walking home was a killer. I blame my shoes. I will have to get my trainers out again. I’ve been really good today and stayed off the junk. I went out with my friend to look for wallpaper, and as much as I tried to convince myself I needed a McDonalds to help me make the right choice, I didn’t indulge. I’m the type of person who has an all-or-nothing attitude so I can’t allow myself even one biscuit as a treat because I know I won’t stop at that. So, as of today, no chips, no cheese, no bread (my downfall!) and no chocolate. It won’t be easy.

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