Weighting The Issue

THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN...

2009-10-28T11:45:00.002Z

It has been a while.. sorry. Before I get to the good or bad bit (keeping you guessing) I should admit that I have left weight watchers meetings because I can no longer afford them! But I have enlisted the help of my own personal weight watcher, Chloe, who is just as scary as any official lady!
We had our first weigh in this Monday and the results are in! 11.5lbs off this week (although it's about 4 weeks since my last official weigh-in) which makes 30lbs altogether, or 2 stone and 2 lbs!! WOOOHOOOO!! Goal is in sight - I am going to buy new shoes!!

2009-09-30T06:08:00.002Z

Don't worry, I haven't fallen off the wagon - I just haven't been to WW this week because the leader was away and no one else could take her class. I am, however, steadily losing according to my trusty bathroom scales; possibly because of an increased intake of Green Tea!! Apparently it makes you lose weight faster. It would be amazing if that was true because at the rate I have been progressing the goal of 3 stone by my birthday is going to be a challenge!

THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN...

2009-09-14T23:29:00.001Z

Again, it has been a while! Sorry. I have had meetings and holidays and other things that couldn't be helped. The removal of meeting-pressure has meant a slight dip in concentration but I did manage to lose 2 more lbs this week which makes 17.5lbs in total! Woohoo!! Still on target, just about!

THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN...

2009-08-21T21:49:00.003Z

Sorry it's been so long! Holidays etc . .

This week I lost 1.5lbs! Which makes 15.5lbs altogether. Woohoo!! Well on my way to goal of 3 stone by my birthday in February. Walking to work from October (hopefully) will help. As will my new shoes (early 30th present - imagine a svelte me with these shoes and a little black dress!).

2009-07-21T20:36:00.004Z

I have lost 14lbs, which is one whole stone, which is 14 packets of sausages, which is 14 tins of beans! Scroll down to see the full effect!

THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN...

2009-07-13T20:35:00.002Z

Didn't lose anything this week - slightly disappointed but putting it all down to hormones! See you next week with a significant loss I hope!

THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN...

2009-07-07T11:47:00.004Z

Sorry about last week folks, I was away in Wolverhampton seeing the Dave Matthews Band (oh so, so good!!) and missed weigh-in.

This weeks weigh-in was again successful (if a little disappointing after 2 weeks). I lost 2lbs, making 12lbs altogether! Woohoo!! 2 more for the stone! Yay!

THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN...

2009-06-23T11:45:00.001Z

Woohoo!! 3lbs off!! That makes 10lbs altogether. Well on my way to being a slimjim! (It might be overstating it but I need the positive self-talk.)

THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN...

2009-06-16T10:35:00.005Z

This week I lost 1lb which brings the total to 7lbs and I got my first silver 7! (A small sticker in my ww book...).

THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN...

2009-06-08T20:15:00.002Z

Off to a good start! Lost 6lbs! Woohoo!!!

That's quite a significant chunk of my 3 stone! So yay me!

I have been thinking...

2009-06-06T22:38:00.004Z

...about reasons to lose weight so thought I would make a list.

1. It is better for your health - your heart and your joints etc.

2. I have Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (which makes it harder to lose weight btw) which makes my chances of getting diabetes and heart disease higher but weight loss can make a huge difference.

3. I think I would feel better about myself.

4. I could buy loads more clothes that I actually feel good wearing.

5. I want to.

6. I think it is better stewardship of God's creation to take better care of myself.

2009-06-03T21:47:00.003Z

NEW GOAL

Good to set goals, but obviously not the massive ones right away otherwise it can get a bit distant and unvelievable. So, in light of that, my first goal is to lose 3 stone by my 30th (yes I finally admitted it) birthday on 11th February 2010. That's 8 months which I think is a reasonable target and last time I did weight watchers I managed 3 stone in 6 months (although that did include a stint in America where I was deathly ill!).

The week is going well so far, diet-wise, so feeling pretty pleased with myself. Let's see how it goes next week!

New Beginning

2009-06-01T09:53:00.003Z

I feel like a broken record..

How many times will I start a new post on this page with 'a new beginning'? I am bit frustrated with myself and my complete lack of discipline and determination. Some days I think it is a good thing that I am not so unhappy with my weight that it drags me down, and some days that is just an excuse to not do anything!

Anyway.. tonight marks a return to weightwatchers. It worked for me once and I think I can do it again. I might buy myself a lovely dress that is way too small and try it on every day - it worked last time!! But I did have a wedding deadline then so it might not be quite as urgent this time!

I will put up weight losses on here so as to keep me accountable to anyone who reads this as well as the weightwatchers lady!

All encouraging comments welcome!!

Week 3 Finished!

2008-01-27T00:35:00.000Z

Week 3 at the gym is finished and I am loving it! I have fulfilled my quota of 12 visits in the first month (which they recommend) and have lost a stone since Christmas! Although I think it is easier to lose holiday weight as it hasn't had a chance to really bed-in for the long term yet so that probably sounds better than it is!

I am doing the GI Diet which is all about eating things that make you feel full for longer and don't spike your energy levels. It's really easy and you can eats loads! So I am happy and motivated for now. Also, because of all the running I did coming up to Christmas I am surprisingly fitter than I thought I was and so am feeling pretty good about going to the gym. Will keep you posted!

See www.emmaduncan.blogspot.com for info on the year ahead a goals for 2008.

Week 1.

2008-01-12T23:06:00.000Z

This is my actual gym! The internet is full of useful information and pictures to illustrate everything in life. There are loads of machines and those screens play MTV, Sky Sports News, BBC1 and Channel 4 all day long. You just plug your little headphones in, choose a channel and off you go! I have been 4 times this week. The plan is to try for at least 3 times a week and see how it goes. I am enjoying it so far and it feels good to be back doing something active. I'm doing a balance workshop on Monday and my first full length spin class on Wednesday - we will see how that goes! I imagine I will be wrecked, but that is kind of the point!

New Gym!

2008-01-07T22:51:00.000Z

Now that running is a thing of the past due to my naughty hip (under scrutiny as we speak... more about this later!) I have joined the gym up the road from my house. I was getting into the habit of training three times a week and even would say that when I had to stop I missed it. Part of that was missing spending time with Coach Chloe, part of it was missing feeling a bit healthier and fitter and having more energy in the day and better sleep at night! So I took the costly decision to join the gym - I get full access ti classes, the gym and the pool all day every day. What I really want to try is a bit of spinning (pictured). I had a nice induction today with a guy who looked a bit like Dan Weekes (which is odd as I felt a kind of fondness for him even though I didn't know him at all and had to keep reminding myself that I shouldn't be over-familiar!). I am booked in for a spin-taster with Gary (Dan lookalike) on Thursday so we will see how it goes.

Had a ridiculous experience with the brilliant NHS the other day. I got a letter with a reference number and a password on it and a number to call to make an appointment with the musculoskeletal something or other specialists... Here are the steps I had to go through:
1. phoned number - answering machine saying very busy and to book appointment online.
2. Went online and set up account (took ages to enter all info they wanted plus passwords etc) and at the end it said the booking system didn't support my web-browser... phone this number.
3. Phoned the number - same answering machine saying to do it online but added that could hold for operator. Held for operator.
4. Spoke to man after 10mins of waiting. Went through whole process of setting up account with him - passwords, ref numbers, address DOB etc etc.
5. Man told me the type of appointment I needed was actually booked at another number he realised!!
6. Phoned other number, set up account at length...
7. Woman said they would call me back when they decided if they WOULD SEE ME OR REFER ME ON in a week to 10 days!!!

Honestly, I was so frustrated by the end of it all. Luckily my hip isn't painful right now and there isn't anything seriously wrong with me. If there was I think I would have gone a bit mad and shouted a lot. What a ridiculous system!

Bad News

2007-12-13T23:28:00.000Z

I mentioned before that when I run I am in quite a lot of pain. Last week I went to the doctor and he suggested I take up swimming! He said that anything that causes you significant and constant pain whilst exercising and for days afterwards is probably doing some damage. He referred me for some x-rays and to a specialist sports physio/surgeon team. I have had the x-rays and should have the results in about 2 weeks. But for now I have stopped running.

I didn't think I would ever say this in my life, but I am gutted. I actually cried (not with the doctor, but later when I told my coach). I had trained for 12 weeks, up to 4.5miles and was determined to carry on and run the whole half-marathon. Unfortunately I can't now as even if I get the all clear it will be too late to train up for it I think. I am honestly gutted. Who'd have thought!?

I have a new plan for the new year (and I had a brief thought that maybe cycling across America next summer with the YFC team, see here for more details, would be a good new goal until I found out that day 2 is 70 miles uphill!! and there are 3 mountain ranges to cross!). I will keep you posted.

A New Dawn

2007-12-03T22:49:00.000Z

Just finished week 12 of my running life. In November I ran a total of 24.7miles, burnt 2931 calories just from running, and last week ran 4.5miles in 53mins! Well done me. I have to say that as I am running I am pretty much in horrible pain and am hating it, but when I am finished I feel fitter and smuger!

It feels weird to say 'I am a runner' but if you can run 4.5miles in one go at a steady pace I think you probably are a runner - you probably can run further and faster than loads of people! I was speaking to a woman the other day, speaking of running faster, who ran the Bath half marathon (which I am doing in March) in 1 hour 20mins!!! That is a ridiculously fast time!! And she is no spring chicken either. I don't think if I trained every day for the rest of my life I could ever do it that fast!

I am having a few days off this week as my hip is not doing so good and I am trying to see a physio. I would really like to get it sorted because although it goes numb after about 20mins of running on it it is ridiculously painful as soon as I stop and I have to take pain killers for about 2 days after every run. Probably not a good thing!! Ah well, it is only compulsory until March!

An announcement and some updating.

2007-11-22T16:56:00.000Z

Well, I have been running now for 11 weeks and I can now announce that I am doing a half marathon in March in Bath! I actually signed up for it before I started to run but didn't say anything as I didn't know if I would really be able to keep it up and actually commit to training for a 13 mile run! It is week 11 and I have come a long way. The first time I went I ran for 8 minutes and less than 1 mile - and almost died of lack of oxygen!! Last night I ran for 42minutes without a break and did 3.5miles. That's a 12minute mile which isn't very good but I am working on my speed too! So, running is going ok. I have only a one-run memory so if the last run was good I love running, if it was bad I hate running! Anyway, I am persevering and we shall see!

I have also switched to the GI diet - it is all to do with eating foods that give you slow-release energy and low fat so that you aren't hungry as often and you can eat more of the good foods! I think I have lost about 8lbs in a week and a half! Am liking it!!

New Shoes!

2007-10-13T12:35:00.000Z

My coach told me before we started that she knew I loved shoes and so I would love running as the only specialist equpiment would be new shoes! I didn 't really want to spend a lot of money on trainers in case I gave up after the 4 weeks I proimised her, but now as I have decided not to give up I invested in these!

Who knew it was such an ordeal getting new trainers. There was much off-ing and on-ing of shoes, running up and down the street outside in each pair, then in one each of 2 different pairs... It felt a bit ridiculous. However, these were the clear winners because they fit snugly around the heel area which keeps my foot in the shoe even when I wear my orthotic inserts. So yay for new shoes!

And so, week 5 begins...

2007-10-08T21:01:00.000Z

Well I promised Chloe 4 weeks of running and I did all four. I had a bad and frustrating run on Friday - I had to stop after about 16 minutes due to ankle pain and hip pain but I can honestly say I did 4 weeks of running. That's probably some kind of record for me. All slash most of the credit goes to Chloe who is ever-patient and takes a lot of abuse and whining from me!

This afternoon I had a nap before the run and I woke up feeling sick at the thought of going running. I am now aware of a horrble sense of dread that fills me before I run if the run before was not good. Fridays seem to be hard for me - maybe the end of the week is not such a good time to run and I am usually tired... Poor excuses but I have had 2 nigthmare Fridays out of 4!

Tonight was horrible to start with but we did a 1hr 20min session of interval running and by the end I was actually running really fast and almost enjoying it! I don't think I enjoy running. I think I like the feeling of having done something that pushes me beyond what I think I can manage and makes me feel like I am achieving something. Maybe I should just take up a new instrument... Chloe has so much belief in me that it keeps me going. I get frustrated by my perceived lack of progress and she spends some time reminding me that on my first run I ran slash shuffled for 8 mins and almost died! Now I can do 15 mins fairly comfortably and then go on to do loads of reps which get faster and faster as the session goes on. She is the best!! (She also reads this...).

As far as losing weight goes I am still losing that battle! I can't stop eating loads the day after a run - I am just so hungry! But I figure it will have to go eventually right?!

I need new shoes - my right foot pronates (the arch falls in) so my hip and ankle hurt and I have to suck up the ibuprofen for a few days. I have been holding off in case I gave up - running shoes are expensive! We'll see!

Update!

2007-09-24T21:46:00.000Z

So, I have been running now for 2 weeks and a day. That amounts to 5 runs! I think I am doing pretty well to have got this far to be honest! My first run was predictably horrible and I thought I might die. As I explained to Chloe, my training partner slash coach, one symptom of dying is not being able to breathe or no breath in the lungs - so technically I actually was showing symptoms of dying! Also, it was pretty much the slowest thing anyone has ever seen. We ran for 8 minutes and had not completed anywhere near the 1.2m circuit we were on.

Anyhow, things improved and the next 2 runs were actually kind of enjoyable. I didn't feel like I had improved that much but Chloe assured me I was doing better.

Then Friday happened... It was the worst feeling I have ever had! Like running through the thickest 5-day-old porridge uphill with the wind in your face for the whole session! I was so tired. I kept yelling things like 'I hate running more than I hate the Devil' or 'Who thinks this is fun? They need help'... generally it was just awful. Normally at the end there is a sense of elation and the endorphins kick in and make you forget the hideousness - not Friday! I remember every awful step! It was disgusting.

If you are still reading this I applaud your commitment to my self-indulgent drivel!

Tonight was my 5th run and I actually really enjoyed it! We did 12mins to start then stretched out. Then did 4x3min runs with recovery, 3x2min runs with recovery and 2x1min runs. By the end I was actually running as opposed to shuffling and it felt so good! I couldn't breathe again but it was short bursts so it didn't matter as much. At the end I felt really pleased with myself - and also because I hadn't yelled at Chloe or the general ether once or waved my arms in despair, or almost cried (which every other run made me do!). So, although progress seems slowish to me it is apparently real and tangible and will continue to be so! Yay! I have 2 more runs this week then a slacker week next week.

One slight issue is that my hip pretty much kills after a run and I have to take Ibuprofen for a day or two but I can deal with that and Chloe reckons new shoes will make it all better so I am looking into that - maybe tomorrow! How keen am I!? I am astonishing myself. And also, and I promise I will finish with this, it really appeals to my competetive nature - I find I can even be competetive with myself! That is possibly slightly worrying, but for running it is a good thing!

No excuses..

2007-09-17T19:45:00.000Z

So, with a little 'gentle' encouragement from Miss Kirk I thought I would update my blogs. I think hvaing two is psychologically damaging and makes me think it is too much of a chore! Anyway, what's new in the world of Weighting The Issue...

1. I am back on weight watchers although I am not going to the meetings.

2. I have taken up running. I have a friend who is a very keen runner and has been part of a running club for ages etc (Chloe) and she and I have a bit of an agreement. I have promised her 4 weeks of running and possibly more if I like it by the end in return for some spiritual mentoring. We have been twice so far and I have to say that while I am on the move I hate it - and I mean hate. But as soon as I am finished I feel great. So I think I might keep going - although don't tell her. I don't want her to think I like it yet!

It is definitely much more taxing than cycling and therefore I reason must help me lose weight faster and become more over-all toned. You use your arms and shoulders and core a lot while running (and all your lower body of course..) so it makes a difference as opposed to just sitting on a bike. I have given myself some goals so we will see how it goes. I don't put my goals on here because I hate feeling like a failure! So if no one, or only a few people, know my goals then there is some damage control on feeling like a failure. It isn't that I don't trust you...

So that's what's new. I have been going a week, or just over a week and it feels positive and I feel motivated. I am going running again tomorrow and Friday and then upping it to 3 times a week next week. I don't know how it will go if I become unmotivated but we shall see! So far this blog is mostly a record of my yo-yo dieting. Hopefully it will become a more consistent record of achievement and discipline!

Pep Talks

2007-06-12T21:18:00.001Z

This week has been the beginning of my new start. Haha - I am beginning to remind myself of a broken record. But seriously, I gave myself a good stern talking to on Sunday - a pep talk - which included things like 'come you lame-arse', 'just get on with it', 'six months is all it would take', 'you could do it if you put your mind to it - you know how stubborn you are when you want to be' and the like.

So, here is my bike and my wind machine and as this photo is taken with the camera attached to my computer you can tell that I am all set for cycling up a storm in my room with the wind in my hair and a good show on the box!

My favourite cycling shows are The West Wing (am on series 6 - so good!) and Heroes (still on season 1). I have done 7 good days with eating healthily and 2 days on the bike so far (yesterday and today). I am feeling positive and am giving myself until the 11th December to have made a significant difference to my life. So... here goes!

Weigh-In!

2007-05-23T21:11:00.000Z

4lbs off! Woohoo!! That's 17lbs in total (or 1st 3lbs) Well done me I think. And the photos denotes 4lbs, not a weird gang salute.

Lost the will..

2007-05-21T19:54:00.000Z

I have kind of lost the will. I have sort of fallen off the wagon. I need to sort it out really. I will go back to WW this week and see what the damage is. I don't really want to though - I need to get the fear back!

Weigh-In

2007-05-05T11:33:00.000Z

This week I put on 1lb, which I think means I lost weight but because I didn't go last week I don't know! I suspect I put on quite a few pounds the week before so am ok with only having put on 1lb this week. So far, in my own personal weigh-ins in the week I am losing, so hopefully this week I will do better. I haven't given up!! And I saw an awful photo of myself at a wedding and I looked like I had been on steroids for a year!! Like a power-puff girl! So, that has strengthened the resolve somewhat!

Weigh-In - WARNING: EXCUSES COMING UP

2007-04-25T21:08:00.000Z

Well, this week I chickened out of going to Weight Watchers! I have been good since Saturday but I was still too scared to go - what a woose! I also don't know how to spell woose slash wuss... I have lady issues, which is no excuse really, but I just dreaded the thought of going after such a good week last week and then gaining even a pound. I have lost a stone - see if I had gained a pound even I would only have lost nearly a stone. It would have caused psychological trauma.

I have no proof that I didn't lose weight, just a feeling. This week though I am going to hit it hard and next week should see me back on form and back on the scales!

Weigh In

2007-04-20T09:04:00.000Z

Hello weight fans! This week was a triumph in sticking to your points! I lost 6lbs!! Woohoo!! I think it may have been something to do with coming off Lent last week and putting on some weight and then my body readjusting to eating normal food etc. Anyway, am very pleased with myself and smug! In total I have lost a stone! Woohoo! Yay Me!

Long Update!

2007-04-12T12:07:00.000Z

Sorry for the lack of updates - I haven't fallen off any wagons. I saw my Daniel fast through until the end of lent and the lack of updates is due to one week being away on training with work, and one week being at home in Ireland - so no meetings.

Anyway, the end of lent was a pleasure! I broke my fast with some hot cross buns and a croissant on Easter Sunday morning and some chocolate fingers (all good healthy stuff!). Then later that day had a steak and some mash and cauliflower cheese! Again a health-fest! And on Easter Monday had a load of people round for a huge feast! So all in all have been 'rewarding' myself for my efforts during lent (does that mean my treasure stored up in heaven is depleting?).

I went to my meeting last night resigned to having put on a pound or two and not caring so much due to the elation of having been so good for so long... And I did put on 2lbs. I don't even care and it was all totally worth it! I am now back on the wagon totally and will be expecting to be back on track next Wednesday.

Also, have been pretty good with exercising. Dad and I went up the mountains when I was home, walked with the Coles family, went out for a big walk on Easter Monday... It's all good in the hood. Feeling positive and motivated still. Roll on next week!

Week Four Weigh In

2007-03-21T20:39:00.000Z

Well fellow weight watchers, I have now lost 10lbs!! That's right, another 2lbs this week and no need for all that worrying this morning! I was pleased - although it would have been better if it had been 3lbs... I didn't cycle this morning as I was too tired but I am feeling good and will be back on the bike before 9am tomorrow!

Worrying...

2007-03-21T09:08:00.000Z

So, having only lost 1/2 lb last week I am now nervous about tonight's class. I always feel slightly nervous when I go, but this week I am already feeling a bit funny about it and it is only 9am! That's sad isn't it. It isn't that big a deal I need to keep telling mysel. I have cycled 11 miles 4 times since last class and I am still only eating fruit and vegetables... The things that make me worry are that I have eaten some houmous this week which is a bit fattening, and some nuts - although not that many. So I probably don't need to worry, but I still am! Anyway, all will be revealed later on this evening!

Week Three Weigh In

2007-03-15T14:24:00.000Z

1/2 a pound - gutted. *lbs altogether which is OK, but I was cross so had some chips! Back on the wagon today though and cycling has gone up to 5 times a week in order to maintain a good weight loss each week!

Week Two Weigh In

2007-03-08T00:30:00.000Z

This week I lost... 3lbs!! Woohoo! That's 7 1/2 all together. When you lose half a stone at WW that give you a silver sticker in the shape of a 7. I have one already - on week 2! Praise the Lord for indoor bikes I say!

Motivation Levels

2007-03-06T21:24:00.000Z

Well, even though there is a long, steep ladder to climb in terms of my own weight loss goals I have been pretty good this week and await tomorrow's weigh in with only a slight tremor of trepidation. I know I have been good and I have been cycling and Pilates-ing for almost 3 weeks now! I still can't quite shake the slight worry that comes with just not knowing if I have been good enough - we will all see tomorrow night!

My only problem with doing this vegetable and fruit fast and weight watchers at the same time is that normally, as a small incentive slash reward to myself, I give myself weight watcher's night off and eat what I like. I can't do that now and there isn't anything fruity or vegetably that I could eat to make myself feel a little bit naughty and indulgent! Never mind, only 35 more days to go!

Week One Weigh In

2007-02-28T23:05:00.000Z

Well, the news is in folks! I have lost 4 1/2 lbs!!

Woohoo!!

Good first week - my weight watchers leader was very pleased with me! I have been very good all week and have done exercise most days - in fact I only missed one! So yay me! Am very happy with that! If I can keep that up until Christmas no one will recognise me! They will literally think I am Cameron Diaz!

Lent

2007-02-23T23:13:00.000Z

I know Weight Watchers is the thing and all, but I am also doing a fruit and vegetables only fast for lent. Last year I gave up TV for 46 days, this year I went for something easier!! So bring on the veggie chilli and the thai veggie soup, and the leek and potato soup! etc.

New Companions For The Journey

2007-02-21T21:12:00.000Z

I bought a new exercise bike! Well, it is new to me. I got it for £20 on ebay then had to drive to Birmingham to pick it up (£14) so still a bargain! I have been on it 3 times now (since Sunday) and I feel pretty smug. I think the way forward is definitely to have an indoor bike and watch boxsets of your favourite shows while you cycle your way to fit and thin! I am currently on series 4 of The West Wing which is just phenomenal! I have been getting up at 8am to exercise before work for 3 days now and it hasn't killed me so I might keep it up! I think it helps that all the forms of exercise to be done are in my room and jammies are suitable attire..

2007-02-21T21:10:00.000Z

And this! It is really good for my stomach muscles apparently. I have done it twice and it does make them hurt... so maybe it is a good thing. It is quite fun to do and it makes me laugh at myself. I will let you know how my muscle tone and core strength improves.

The Goal No2

2007-02-21T20:54:00.001Z

My Dad has promised to buy me and ipod when I reach my initial weight loss goal!

The Goal No1

2007-02-21T20:54:00.000Z

I saw this picture of Cameron Diaz at this years Golden Globe Award Ceremony and I have decided 2 things.

1. She is so beautiful and I especially love her with dark hair.

2. I want to look like that!

New Beginnings

2007-02-21T20:49:00.000Z

I joined Weight Watchers a couple of years ago - two and a half to be exact - and lost two and a half stone in 6 months. I rejoined this evening, and guttingly have put on all but three and a half pounds of that. So, the road begins again.

I was so ashamed of myself that I couldn't go back to my old class, I had to find a new one. I just couldn't face my leader.

So here is how it is going to go...

> I will be going to my class every Wednesday at 6.30pm and I will try to post every Wednesday with how things are going.

> If I don't post you will guess I have put on a pound or two - probably correctly - please do not phone or text, I am now depressed!

> There will be no mention of how much I actually weight (I just can't do it), but I will tell you pound by pound or stone by stone how much I have lost.

Here goes!!