Empty wardrobe

Current weight : 15st
Loss this week : 4lbs
Total loss : 2lbs






As you can see I've finally sorted my wardrobe! I removed all the clothes that are too small and this was what was left - a hanger full of scarves (one size fits all), a skirt, two tops and a dress. Now the dress is way too small (size 12) but it's my target dress and I felt if I put it away that was defeatist, so it stayed. The rest (3 suitcases full) have gone in the loft. I did bin a few things and a reasonable pile went to charity. Just glad it's done. My floor wardrobe is no more! Everything away - wardrobe still pretty empty lol but who wants to buy size 18 clothes? Not me.

Does anyone have thoughts at an inappropriate time? I don't mean thinking of David Walliams licking cream off your nipples whilst at a funeral (that's just inappropriate period!). I mean remembering you need to call the hairdresser at 6.30pm once the salon has closed. Or you need to put the bins out when you're half way to work? So what I do is lie in bed at night thinking how strong I'll be with my healthy eating, and I'll resist the chocolate bar - so easy, it's in the bag. And yet the next day, faced with the chocolate, I seem to completely forget how easy it is to resist! Another one is planning exercise. At an inappropriate time I'll be determined to go to the gym on my way home from work and yet at the time I need to put my gym kit in my car I forget!! And I'm not even kidding. I genuinely forget to do these things when I need to, and remember when I can't do it. It's subconscious I guess. I'm in denial.

So happy with weight loss this week. Go Gilly! Let's keep an eye on the ball.

What's my favourite exercise? Chewing!

It's not a disaster

Current weight : 15st 4lb
Holiday gain : 6lbs
Total gain : 2lbs














This might look a bit scary, nearly half a stone on, but it's not bad...really. Come on, it could have been more! And it just means I had a great time. You can't go on holiday for almost 2 weeks, drinking cocktails from 10am, eating burgers at lunch (and these were the most AMAZING burgers) and three course dinners without putting on a pound or two.

We entered an archery tournament and I won! I won last place. Hubby (who was there to support me - I'm the Robin Hood of the family) won first place! Show-off! And got a t-shirt ha ha. The second place person got a bottle of rum!! They were non drinkers so the rum was given to me. I am so the winner here. T-shirt? Rum? You got me.

So what now? I need a plan. Back to Slimming World, and back to 'Food Optimising'. This is good. I like to know what's happening. Structure. I'll at least lose five pounds a week, if not lbs. 

I'm really sorry guys but unless you want me going on about my holiday (I'm sure you don't) I've nothing exciting to tell you. Stay with me and next week will be better!

I'm not lazy, I'm just on my energy-saving mode.

Archery is exercise

Evidence that I've done something other than sitting around reading and drinking. Hey we even went to the gym, one morning! And we've been diving which was awesome.


Anyone that knows me knows that I have the ability to put on a lb a day when away on holiday. Don't worry I don't see that as a challenge. But anything else than that I'll be happy with. You see being on holiday whether it's a month on an exotic island or a few days in your backyard, is precious time. We work hard all year and holidays are that time to be free of constraints and time frames and worries. It's not just about eating and drinking what your want it's about not feeling guilty when you do. If eating and drinking is part of your time off from work then do it but most of all enjoy it and don't stress about calories, or sugar. Because your weight will still be there when you get home. 

I had such a funny video to share with you but my blog only accepts photos. I was wanting a picture taken of me on a hammock. When I was struggling to climb on it hubby decided to video me instead, with arms and legs flailing! Just when I managed to get my arse on.... It swung over and tossed me to the floor! It was very funny. Sorry you can't​ see it guys!

An apple a day keeps anyone away - if you throw it hard enough.

Virgin Redhead

No weight today. Not at home and forgot yesterday morning but we'll just guess that I'm about the same! Certainly nothing remarkable has happened, that I can guarantee!





This week's title 'Virgin Redhead' is not referring to me! It's the name of the breakfast cocktail I'm enjoying right now (see picture) in the Virgin Atlantic First Class Lounge! Please don't think I'm boasting.... But of course I am! Who wouldn't? First Class. Super excited. I need to write this quickly as I'm booked a complimentary facial at 7.30am. 

Don't bother burgling the house when I'm away - I've hidden all the gin (yes, you! You know who you are). The house is full. I've been trying to work out the hierarchy. Son will be in charge (until daughter deigns to appear) with the cats next. My poor mum will do as she's asked and just sit quietly enjoying the view (and her books - of which she will read about 12 in 2 weeks, and I kid you not) then bottom of the pack will be my gorgeous dog who will be ecstatic that so many people are around to lick! Or bite if you are after my gin!

Anyhow, my week in food. Not great I have to say. I've been so very down (in spite of my up and coming holiday). I'm hating the way I look. I feel so very ugly. (Lol and no you don't need to contradict me, but thanks for your kind thoughts). It's very frustrating when it is so very much within my control - no, scrap that. I have no control at all! But it is within my remit, and no one can help. 

I noticed this week that when my boss (slim) brought in mini chocolate cake pieces all the slim members of staff ignored them. They were eaten by me (doh 'course - I had about 4!) And the other, let's say, cuddlier members of the team. The thing is I don't think the skinnies made a conscious effort not to eat them - they really seemed non plussed!! Yet us larger ones couldn't wait to tackle the box and fight our way to the bottom of the tub. What is it that makes us different? Greed? Genes? Greed? Hunger? Greed?

Well 12 months after starting this blog, I weigh the same! Total rubbish. But I'll never been defeated God damn it!!!

I'll cut my cake into four pieces, I don't think I could manage eight!

Birthday bliss

Weight today : 14st 12lb
Gain this week : 1lb
Total loss : 4lb

I'm getting dizzy - round and round I go!


So we had a visitor​ to my office. Now this is not a forum for politics so I shall keep my opinions to my self but I will say that Mrs Sturgeon was a pleasant lady. This selfie was not supposed to see the light of day. I look absolutely atrocious! But I made the mistake of sending it to a pal. Next thing I know it's on Facebook! And that is one reason why I hate social media - but again this is not the forum for that either. Though it is my blog so technically I can say what I like, but I will keep it to my weight loss/gains adventures.

So I had a fabulous birthday weekend. I didn't think about my weight or my plan or healthy eating or slimming world. And it wasn't just on Saturday. Started early with a drink on Friday night. And ended on Sunday with an impromptu BBQ at my in laws. After all it was my birthday and you just go for it. Only happens once a year let's face it. As does Christmas, and valentine's and anniversaries and family birthdays and holidays (ok, several times a year lol) so you can see what I'm up against ha ha. Just one excuse after another. Oh bloody hell. I hate this. I so very much want to lose this weight - so why on earth can't I control my eating. It makes no sense at all.

My weight changes at slimming world differ to my Friday morning blog weigh ins. Obviously ones a Tuesday and ones a Friday. Ones in the morning and ones in the evening. Ones naked and ones clothed. Don't get me wrong the slimming club is the clothed weigh in, but I am so tempted to strip off! So far resisted... But watch this space. At my club is a gentleman who has special needs. This week he put on 2lbs and my goodness he didn't like it. He thumped his hands and stamped his feet and was very vocal that he didn't like it. I watched him and did so very agree with him. I didn't like putting ½lb on! And inside I was thumping and stamping. He was lucky being able to let it out. But I think most of us know how he felt. Losing weight is the utter pits and I don't like it.

But let's not dwell. This is another week. And only one week to my holidays. Since I have the ability to gain 1lb a day I think my post holiday weigh in will make this weeks gain look tiny 😂

Let the evening be gin!