Olney/ Robinson Weight Challenge

[DanaC]

Bloody hell Cherry. You're really good at this! That's amazing progress. I have so little will power it's shocking, I am so impressed.

Jinx is right, keeping the reportage going will probably keep you motivated.

Could I also suggest, maybe a blog? Something that charts and expresses the journey, how it makes you feel, what you're doing, funny incidents, random foodie thoughts. It might stack up to a really interesting read by the end, and it might be particularly interesting for anyone who is trying to lose weight or get healthy. And it might be fun to write, with slightly more structure than posting here (though please do that too!). As a creative writing exercise it might be quite good fun. Like those people who do documentaries where they follow a diet or health regime and chart it with video blogs and diaries.

Just a thought. You're doin' great. Oh and aren't those slimfast meal replacement drinks tasty? I sometimes have the chocolate one instead of eating if I'm in a rush, cause I can grab one from the shop and drink it on the move.

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by jinx

How will you transition from meal replacements to meals once you've reached your goal?

I've only bought a limited amount of shakes, and even when using them I'll still be eating a meal in the evening. I have enough for a week, so I assume it will be pretty easy to snap back into having actual food again. After all, I already drink my breakfast most days (home made smoothie) and sometimes have soup for lunch.

Originally Posted by DanaC

Could I also suggest, maybe a blog? Something that charts and expresses the journey, how it makes you feel, what you're doing, funny incidents, random foodie thoughts.

I have thought about it, honestly. The trouble is Dad and his attitude to me "being up there on the computer all day" I've cut back my time here (I only really drop by these days, and not even every day any more). Writing a blog would cut down my time here even more.

Hmmm, just thinking it through. Maybe I can type it up during the week on my laptop (no internet connection) and have it ready to retype on Saturday night/ Sunday morning, when he is always out...