Day 18: The Constipation is Real

This morning was quite terrible on the loo.  I made the mistake of not drinking enough water on Tuesday and Wednesday and was met with severe constipation today. I will spare you the not so pleasant details, but this experience has definitely taught me a valuable lesson. I'm definitely not going to ignore drinking enough on this diet.

On the food front, the food noise has died down completely and I hardly have appetite to even take the meals. I can't believe that I've almost hit three weeks on this diet. You know what they say about cultivating a habit in 21 days.

Been thinking of putting this journey on my Youtube channel. Let's see how that goes.

Day 15: Weekly Weigh In 2

It's been two weeks on this diet. Wow! I'm glad I've been able to stay on track these past two weeks. I was even more delighted to see what the loss on the scale was today.

Last Week's Weight

128.3kg

This Week's Weight

126kg

Imagine that! I lost 2.3kg this week and a total of 6.9kg in two weeks. That's over 15lbs in two weeks!!! I'm absolutely chuffed with that and can't wait to see what my total loss will be in four weeks.

Day 8: It's Been a Week! Weigh In 1

Phew! I've been doing this for a week. The hunger pangs have finally gone away, and I do not even have any appetite now.

Stepped on the scale and was rewarded with this.

Last Week's Weight

Week 1 Weigh In

That's a loss of ....132.9 -128.3 = 4.6kg.

4.6kg in one week. I know a lot of it is water weight, but I'll take it.

We're in business.

Day 7 on the 1:1 Diet: I'm Still Here

 A week ago, I was excited and nervous about restarting this diet. The first time I did this diet and really did it well was in March 2018. I stuck to the diet like my life depended on it; in reality, it actually did. I was just tired of being fat all the time. Tired of having knee pain all the time. Tired of always being the fat one in pictures. Infact, I hated taking full length pictures and stuck to the occasional selfie. After 8 months of following the diet strictly, I was rewarded with a 40kg loss. 

My confidence shot through the roof, and I even wore an evening gown for the first time. I mean, I never thought I would be blessed with the opportunity to fit into a UK12 at any point in my adult life. I was content with being a UK16 after being a UK22-24 for so long. However, just when I was beginning to enjoy my new body a number of things happened. COVID, losing my mom, downsizing at my job and some family drama.

I lost myself; I lost the will to do anything really and just let myself go completely. The previous me was in the gym every other day but at this point all I did was lay in bed, eat junk in massive proportions and watch TV. Well, for a body with a slow metabolism, the weight crept back on and fast. Fast forward to 2025, I gained the 40kg and added an additional 15 for good measure. Am I ashamed of myself? Yes. Do I wish I could have done something differently when I noticed the weight creeping back up? Probably. Truth is I was just happy to be alive at that point, with all that was going on around us.

Then it finally hit me one day: MY WHY. Why I needed to lose this weight. Why I needed to stay healthy. I need to do this for LOVE. I need to do this because I love God and he does not condone gluttony. I need to do this because I love my family and do not want to burden them with avoidable illnesses. I need to do this because I want to be able to be strong to bring my children into the world. I need to do this because I LOVE ME.

This diet is quite expensive and actually took a chunk out of my savings but, money can be recovered but life... not so much.

I'm feeling quite emotional and needed to pour out my thoughts.

Anyway, tomorrow is weigh-in day and I'm eager to see what the scale will read. Till then.

Be safe.

It's 2025: Let's Try This Again

I still can't believe I haven't posted in so long. Between trying to stay sane and balancing work, my side gigs and life, it's been really tough.

I started the year at the heaviest weight I have ever been in my entire 39 years of existence on this earth. Quite embarrassing, I must say. Sometimes life happens and you just let go.

People see me and ask why I didn't do something the moment I noticed the weight creeping on. Honestly, I wish I had a reasonable answer, but I do not. Was it laziness? The allure of junk food? The overeating of high carb meals? Perhaps all of the above? I just choose not to even dwell on that.

With that being said, I decided to act fast before this weight continues to rise. My approach in combating this will be going on the 1:1 Diet by the Cambridge Weight Plan. I did this diet before they rebranded about 5-6 years ago and it really worked for me. I plan on staying on the Sole Source Step, which involves replacing all meals with three products from their range for the next 84 days.

Before you ask if this is sustainable, it is. I kept the weight off for a while before my bad habits started catching up with me. The plan was made by a medical professional in Cambridge University. Now that is a big deal.

Anyways, today is Day 3 on plan and thankfully I don't feel hungry.

Let's see how it goes by the end of my weigh in next Tuesday.

It's Me Again.

 After what seems like eternity, I'm finally back. In the last four years I have tried and failed several times to lose weight. Instead, I just seemed to keep on adding more. For every 2-3kg lost I would end up gaining that and then some. To say I've moved through moods; from depression to despair and then defeat just wouldn't express what I've been through.

I've tried to act like I'm unperturbed by the development. After enjoying the peace of mind and good health that came with weight loss a few years ago. I now have to deal with constant feelings of lethargy and waist pain that only suppositories seem to get rid of. Enough! I'm literally tired of this weight and intend to do something about it.

I won't be standing on the scale or posting a starting weight till the beginning of February. However, we start afresh tomorrow.

The plan is to do the following:

1. Exercise for at least 30mins each day.

2. Eat less carbs.

3. Stay away from soda and juices

4. Eat more vegetables 

We start with baby steps and add on as we go.

I would say wish me luck but at this point I really just need to get off my lazy butt.

Days 2 & 3 on the One2One Diet

 Hello there to anyone reading this. Today is Day 3 and so far things seem to be going okay. I'm grateful that I haven't felt any hunger pangs or headaches as is usually the case in the first few days. Hopefully this smooth sailing continues.

I've been having pretty much the same things so far; porridge, cappuccino shake, couscous, green pesto pasta and chicken tikka curry. Thankfully these are actually very nice so I haven't felt like I'm being punished; even though I must confess that the portions are literally what you'd serve babies.

That being said, I guess a girl has got to do what she's got to, right?

Day 3 down, 81 more to go.

Cheers.

We're Doing This Again. Day 1

It's been ages since I posted something on here. How have you guys been?

2020 started on a terrible note with me losing my Mum. Months of depression led to me stuffing my face with all sorts of of junk. Of course, with the metabolism I have, it was only a matter of time before I messed up all my hard work.

So, here we are, 6lbs shy from where it all began in the first place. A part of me is embarrassed that I;m back at this weight, but the other half realized that life isn't a linear journey. Sometimes things do not go according to plan and it is how you handle the situation that really matters.

That being said, I finally started the One2One diet again today, 4th May 2021. For those that don't know much about the plan, you are basically replacing foods with meal replacement shakes, soups, smoothies and savory meals. This program forces the body into fat burning mode, since there are no carbs available for the body to use as energy. The program which comes in various stages, allows you to discipline yourself with the Sole Source stage for about 12 weeks before introducing normal foods gradually into your diet.

I find that doing this strict diet may be the kick in the butt I need to get my weight back in check. With the joint aches I've been experiencing, I daresay losing some kilos will turn the situation around.

The day started on a great note. I must say that being very busy with work also took my mind off food. Sipping green tea also helped with suppressing my appetite and I've had one meal so far.

Starting weight is 247lbs and the plan is to get to Onederland by September. Will be logging daily and posting my meals.

Today's meals are Cappuccino Shake, Original Porridge and Green Pesto Pasta.

Wish me luck. 

Day 1. A New Day

Sigh. I'm back and ready this time. It's been a tough couple of months and of course, I turned to junk for comfort and gained some more weight. A part of me wanted to wait till January to do this, but I realized that not starting now would be a big mistake. With that knowledge, I decided to do this again, starting today.

My goal at the moment is to lose 16kg and then see what to do next. Based on my previous experience that should take about 10 weeks. I have therefore decided to do the Step 1 program on the Cambridge Weight Plan for 12 weeks/84days. This allows me 3-4 products a day.

I can and will do this, so help me God.

Restart!

After so many fails, I've finally got my head back in the game. Thank God! Losing weight is always the easy part guys. Once you begin to enjoy the parties, outings and late night snacking... there's the tendency to slack off.

It's all fun and games till that favorite pair of jeans don't fit anymore. That was when I snapped out of my lazy streak. I have been a comfortable UK12 since last year November, so imagine how jolted I was out of my reverie when I realized that my UK14s were beginning to become snug.

Well, sometimes that's all a girl needs to kick her butt into gear. I resumed the Cambridge Weight Plan today at 88kg. Better late than never, right?

So, the plan is to stay on the diet till I get to 64kg this time. Yep. I plan on losing 24kg. Dear Lord!

Wish me luck. I'm sure gonna need it.

This is Hard!!

I'm struggling here. I keep falling off the wagon on Day 3. Can't tell if my hormones are working against me here. Resumed the gym after a two-week break today and the experience was a millimeter away from hell. I don't remember the last time I felt like I was gonna die. Finished my session feeling like I was going to puke on my personal trainer.

Anyhoo, I began visiting the dietitian just to keep me on track, since everything else seems to be backfiring on me.

I'm going to try again from tomorrow and this time I'm not going to stop till I get the prize.

Time To Get Serious

So I got a little lazy and gained some weight. To be honest, I'm not upset about it. I'm actually thankful that I'm still a long way from where I started.

That being said, it's time to get the extra weight off pronto.

Serious business starts from tomorrow, and I'm going to use the Cambridge Weight Plan to shed the 10kg that needs to go.

Wish me luck.

Maintenance is Hard.

Yes. Maintaining the weight loss can be pretty daunting, especially when you've been 80lbs overweight for as long as you can remember. Sometimes, fear grips you when you see the scale moving in an upward direction even after a relaxing day out with friends. 

Sometimes, I remind myself that a day off will not bring me back to square one if I do the right thing 99% of the time and exercise like I'm supposed to do.

That being said, my weight is still hovering between 75kg and 80kg. I'm my happiest at 78kg, but wouldn't mind going down to 74kg or lower. The current plan is to come down to 74kg, and then decide what to do next.

It does feel good to not be obese. 

Day 170 - Settling Into Step 2

Hello lovely people! Hope you had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend. Things have been really great at my end. Diet is going on pretty well, lost 2.2lbs this week on Step 2 and I don't cry when I enter a shop looking for clothes to buy.

I'm enjoying making salads and grilling tofu, squid and chicken breasts. Will be trying out a recipe I saw on the CWP website this weekend. Hopefully it tastes good.

Will share pics once I prepare the meals.

Cheers.

Day 157.... Step 2 Beckons

Oh my goodness! The week has been absolutely fabulous! I'm becoming smaller by the day and I'm loving the compliments that are coming my way.

Meanwhile, my consultant and I have agreed that it's time to move to Step 2. This step allows 3 Cambridge products in addition to a 200 calorie meal, made up primarily of proteins and veggies. To ensure maximum success on this Step, I have actually created recipes on MyFitnessPal with measurements calculated to ensure that the meals are actually 200 calories. This is a lot of work but once the recipe is created, you are sorted for life.

I must say I'm very excited that I will be eating stuff other than the products. Considering how long it's been, I'm sure my palate will appreciate the difference in flavors.

Weigh in was great this week. I lost 1kg/2.2lbs. I'm actually eager to leave the 80s and move to the 70s.

Will be sharing some images and recipes once I start. Till then, enjoy the weekend y'all.

Cheers.

Day 149

I still can't believe I have been on this diet for over 21 weeks. It's been one heck of a ride these last five months with each week being filled with extreme joy as I watched the number on the scale go down each time I stepped on. I remember the day I fit into a pair of UK 14 jeans. Oh my! There were tears in my eyes as I screamed "they actually fit."

To say it was so easy would not be entirely true. There are times I miss eating my favorites like grilled chicken, salmon and the likes. I however console myself with the fact that I would be able to eat these in moderation if I do what's right and lose all the weight. 

It feels good to finally get clothes that fit every time I enter a shop. I'm even scared that I may end up spending too much on clothes now 😍😍, but I'd rather do that than spend on medication as a result of me being obese.

At the moment I weigh 84.8kg, the lowest I have ever been in over 17 years. My first goal is to get to 80kg, and then slowly move to 70kg as I progress through Steps 2 to Step 5. I ultimately want to weigh at least 64kg to be in the normal BMI range, but I also want that to happen at a much slower rate than what I have now.

I'm just so grateful to the Lord that I finally found a plan that worked for me and helped me lose over 30kg in 5 months.

I can't to see what the rest of the year will bring but I'm so happy!!!

Day 132

Can you believe I have been on this diet for four months? Wow! I'm even surprised at how it's fully become a normal routine for me.

At the moment I am currently at 60lbs lost and still have about 40lbs to go. By the grace of God, I'm hoping to be able to lose all this by November.

The plan is to move to Step 2 once I get to 176lbs and then move through Steps 3-6 till I get to my goal.

Will share come progress pics on my next post.

Cheers.

100th Day on Cambridge Weight Plan

Wow! Now I know why procrastinating can lead to a wasted year. When I started the program on the 13th of March, my motto was to take things a day at a time. That strategy worked! I have managed to do 12 weeks on Step 1, a week on Step 2 and then go back to Step 1. Determination absolutely leads to success. All we need is to just put in the effort and trust the process.

Today is exactly 100 days since I started the Cambridge Weight Plan. I still maintain that it is the easiest diet I have ever done in my entire life. Seeing the numbers drop consistently was enough motivation to just keep going. I have lost almost 50 lbs in 100 days and I feel more confident and healthy. My blood pressure which was always hovering around 130/90 or 120/80 is now at 100/70.

I have started taking swimming lessons and exercising is so much more fun than it ever used to be. A number of people hear about the diet and think it isn't realistic and try to discourage me, but I never budge. They weren't there when I had to buy new clothes every single month because the old ones wouldn't fit. Neither were they around when I would wake up choking for air in the middle of the night.

The program in my opinion is realistic as it helps you change your relationship with food whilst training you on portion control through the Steps program. So you start with just the products, and begin to introduce normal food as you lose the weight and incorporate exercise into your routine.

I'm so happy and can't wait to see what happens by the end of 2018, as I have dedicated this year to ensuring that I enter 2019 as a healthy, non-obese gal.

Here's to another 100 days by God's grace.

Days 44 - 64

Wow! It's been that long. I've still been on plan but have been too busy to post on here. The plan is going pretty well and I'm still losing, in case you were wondering whether I fell off.

Today is Day 64 and I have lost 35lbs in total. I'm super happy about that, as I can finally wear a number of clothes that didn't even fit three years ago because of my weight gain. The plan now is to hold off buying new clothes till it's really necessary.

Anyhoo, I have 20 days left to complete Step 1 and move to Step 2. I'm a bit nervous about the fact that I will be introducing real food but, I'm sure the meal planning is what I'm worried about. At the moment I don't have to think about weighing, cooking and measuring my calories, but from Step 2 I'm going to have to deal with that. I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

My consultant entered me for a summer weight loss challenge spanning twelve weeks. The goal is to lose at least 4.4lbs each week till the end of the 12-week period, translating to a total of about 52lbs. On average I lose 3lbs meaning that if I'm able to keep this going for twelve weeks I could lose an additional 36lbs to what I've already lost.

This is going to be exciting and I will keep you posted.

Cheers.

Days 35-43 and Weigh In

The days are going by with ease and I have stayed on track. This diet isn't as hard as it is made out to be once you settle into the rhythm of things.

Fell sick due to the TOTM and still stayed on plan. Was so nauseous that I even ended up taking shakes instead of doing my usual spaghetti Bolognese for dinner. You can therefore imagine my disdain when the scales read a loss of 1.2kg this week. Why?????

I know that the weight loss slows down a bit but I can't be doing all this hard work to see such a minute loss on the scale. Next course of action is to start working out and see if this will make a difference at my next weigh in.

6 weeks down, 6 more to go and I'll be done with Step 1 of the Cambridge Diet.