tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32403475550180114392024-03-19T00:47:33.301+00:00fattywantsabiscuitA weight loss and lifestyle blog written by a girl from the UK who is trying her best to lose weight. xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-33321733204596851122018-10-15T16:53:00.000+01:002018-10-15T16:53:22.175+01:00Musings: Things you learn from living alone
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">I cannot believe that I’ve been a proper ‘adult’ living on
my own in my little flat for four months now – time is literally flying at the
moment – and I’ve learnt a lot in that time. </span></div>
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don’t follow me on social media and don’t know, I did the scariest thing of my
life and move 80 odd miles up north to Manchester at the start of July – on my
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">What I’ve learnt since living alone: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">When faced with scary looking insects, you get a lot braver
at removing them than when you know your dad will come and send them back into
the wild for you. Granted I haven’t, touch wood, yet had to deal with a bee or
wasp (I’ve got my bug spray ready though). That will be the true test.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">You’ll spend the first week or so jumping at every sound
that may be a potential burglar or murderer, but you’ll soon become so tired
that you just sleep through it anyway. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">You check every lock and window at least twice before you go
to bed. ‘Cause you know, the point above. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">And you make sure everything is properly switched off.
Because let’s face it, if the flat sets on fire – you can’t blame anyone but
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">You catch yourself talking to yourself, out loud, a lot. And
make inside jokes, with yourself. Moving to a new city on your own kind of
means you become your own best friend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">After the third or fourth flat pack and couple of calls to
your parents you become an actual flat pack master. Bookcase? Childs play.
Wardrobe? You’ve got this pal! At this point I’m just waiting for Nick Knowles
to get in touch to recruit me for the next series of DIY SOS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">You become a lot more aware of food waste – especially when
you only have a small amount of freezer space. There aren’t enough meals that
just serve one out there. I mean, I love leftovers, but I also don’t want to be
eating the same meal every single day for a week, you know?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Taking out the bins really is a massive pain in the ass. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">How one person can create so much washing is beyond me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">The fear that if you fell and hit your head and no-one would
find you until your probably already being eaten by flies is definitely
something you think about more than you used to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Also, the fear of losing your keys and being locked out and
having to sleep on the streets without your Winnie the Pooh is very high. – I’m
putting my Weight Watchers 10% loss (lol) keyring to good use and attaching my
keys to the zip part of every bag I use so that I know they’re safe (and then
just panic that I’ll lose my bag). (And no, I can’t make a copy of the key
before you give me the sass.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Bills are a lot more expensive when there’s no-one to split
it with… or your parents to pay for it all…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Your Google search history becomes a one stop shop for all
things furniture and stupid questions like ‘how do I pay my council tax’ and
‘how do you unblock a toilet when you don’t own a plunger’. (Sadly a true story).
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">You realise just how much of a granny bladder you have by
the rate you get through loo roll – and just how expensive your beloved Andrex
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Mainly, though, you realise that actually, you can pretty do
whatever you set your mind to. And that my friends, is pretty darn cool. </span></div>
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And when losing weight, there's nothing better than having someone support rather than sabotage your efforts. And the thing is, if you're mainly friends with 'thin friends' (you know, the ones who can eat whatever they want and still stay in the same jean size) they can often not get this difficulty.<br />
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Unless they're a really rubbish friend, then they're going to want to support you and often don't know how to.<br />
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Whilst it's always nice to turn up to a friends house with food, when the person you're visiting is trying to lose weight, chances are that food that hasn't been accounted for within their mind can a) cause them to freak out and constantly think about the food that is there that they can't eat or b) set them off on a mad binge because now they've eaten that one thing, they may as well start on the kitchen cupboard too.<br />
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If you really do want to bring something with you, then why not drop them a simple message before arriving asking what they'd like? Don't, however, just show up with something like a bag of carrots saying "'cause I know you're on a diet".<br />
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It's times like these you need to keep your opinions to yourself. Just support them doing whatever they're doing. Unless they're obviously causing themselves harm, then you've kind of got to step in. But always be considerate. So what if Aunt Brenda's colleague Lisa lost weight eating half a tomato once a day, your friend is losing weight their way on their own terms. And heck, they may even be allergic to tomatoes.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>Let them pick where you go for dinner</b><br />
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It may be hard to give up the reigns, but letting your friend choose where you're going for dinner can be really helpful to them. As someone trying to lose weight, you know in your head where's best to eat to help. You can plan your daily food intake around where you're eating, and ultimately not feel as daunted eating out. If you're desperate to have your say, just both of you choose before the day and get the table booked. When you're trying to lose weight, it's always helpful to be armed with as much info as possible.<br />
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<b>Tell them what you're making them for dinner</b><br />
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It sounds silly, but knowing what you're going to be eating beforehand can really help (like I've just said above). When losing weight, you can kind of become obsessive over what you're eating and how many points/calories/syns you can have a day. And whilst that's a <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2018/03/eating-in-moderation.html" target="_blank"><b>whole different blog post</b></a>, being considerate of this and letting people know what they're going to be eating can really help.<br />
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<b>Think of things to do that don't revolve around food</b><br />
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I don't know about you, but a lot of things my friends and I do involve food at some point. As someone losing weight, you can often cancel plans with friends, and become a bit of a recluse as you don't want to do anything to ruin your diet. Suggesting things that don't involve food is a great way to ensure you're friend leaves the house, and also helps them with their weight loss journey.<br />
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They always say you didn’t gain the weight overnight, so you won’t lose it overnight and it’s true. You don’t just suddenly wake up one morning three stone heavier because you decided to do two for one Dominoes all to yourself the night before (although it often feels like it). No, gaining weight is actually a slow process. It’s slow enough that often you don’t catch it in time (lol to me making it sound like some sort of disease, it’s not), you don’t notice you’re gaining weight until you’ve gained weight. It’s a weird one. I have said countless times before that I won’t ‘let myself’ gain weight again, but lol, I have. And each time you don’t seem to realise it’s happened until you’re crying in a changing room wondering if they’re going to have to call the fire brigade to come cut you out the clothes you’ve tried to squeeze yourself into. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The people that are the first to comment on you losing weight are the first to look at you with eyes full of sympathy when you gain it back. They obviously won’t say anything (unless they’re really cruel, or a concerned loved one), but they’ll give you the look. The ‘poor fatty is back again’ look. Every bite of food you take in front of them makes them wince as they hold back the “should you be eating that” comment. It’s enough to make you want to stay inside all day, which you do as much as you can. <o:p></o:p></div>
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No matter what you eat, you feel bad. If you eat a chocolate bar you hate yourself because you’re just adding to the weight gain, but if you eat an apple you’re pissed off because you’re fed up of eating apples and apples don’t taste like chocolate bars. Most likely you’ve been on a ‘diet’ for as long as you can remember, and you forget that food is just food. <o:p></o:p></div>
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At some point, you feel like you’ve hit the point of no return. You continue to think fudge it and just eat whatever you want, whenever you want. Usually when you’re not hungry, but just need ‘something’. Fruit and vegetables become the devil, because what’s the point of eating them when you’re just getting fat anyway. You half-heartedly try to exercise, but then think what’s the point. Basically, the fatness funk takes over. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Nine out of 10 times you end up bigger than when you started<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I mean, this is basically just scientific fact, right? Because although you may be gaining weight, you always have that safety net of ‘I’m not as fat as I was’. But then suddenly, you are as a fat as you were, then the next thing you know you’re even fatter. And apparently, you have to reach that size for the lightbulb to turn back on that makes you think you need to do something about it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>People are quick to offer words of wisdom</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Everyone’s an expert on everything these days. Especially weight loss. Because Aunt Jean’s younger cousin’s daughter lost weight on Weight Watchers, and then Sally’s step-mom’s brother in law Bob lost loads of weight on Slimming World so they know exactly how you can get that weight off again. Plus, have you not heard of fabulous fitness Fred on Instagram who can get you back into shape in no time? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>You could open a shop with the amount of different clothes sizes you have in your wardrobe</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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You literally have loads of clothes and nothing to wear. Because half your wardrobe fit you when you’d lost the weight, and then slowly you’ve had to go up sizes, but because you’re now the heaviest you’ve ever been, there’s jack all in there. Of course, you also chucked out all your ‘fat’ clothes as you were losing weight because you obviously wouldn’t need them again.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because if you can’t see it, it’s not happening, right? But then, when you can’t avoid it, or one creeps up on you – you don’t recognise the person looking back at you. That or you send yourself into shock and end up rocking back and forth in a ball of denial. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is the real gut churner, and probably the reason you don’t notice yourself putting the weight back on – because you don’t look like that in your head. In your head your still the slim person, you’d become. Clothes shops have obviously shrunk their sizes and the tumble dryer must be playing up again. You’ve been up and down so much that you just don’t notice what other people see. You think pictures are just taken from a ‘bad angle’, that item of clothing just isn’t flattering. But nope, you’re just expanding pal. Which is ironic because when you’re losing the weight, all you ever see is a fat person staring back at you. It really is very fucked up. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Don't get me wrong, it's not just this blog post I'm waiting for. I feel like I've always got a little bit of my life on hold, just waiting for the right time. And I'm sure I'm not the only person doing this.<br />
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Part of it may stem from our desire for perfection. Constantly waiting for the right moment, only realising too late the moment is gone without the chance to experience it.And the other part, I'm pretty sure comes from laziness.<br />
<a name='more'></a>For me, the one thing I'm forever waiting for is to lose weight.<br />
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Now, reader, I'm sure you're aware more than I am, that's it's probably not going to happen. Yes, we've established I can lose weight, we've established I can put it all back on and then some too. But the thing is, I'm always wanting more, and I'm never quite happy. I'm still waiting for more weight to be lost before I can do anything. I could probably be skeletal (fat chance of that happening, but still, use your imaginations with me please) and think, just a few more pounds, and then I'll be ready. But ready for what?<br />
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I've put so much of my life on hold because I've been waiting until I'm a magic size where everything is ready and waiting for me to seize it. But life doesn't work like that. Time has already gone, I can't go back and do things. From little things like, I can't go back and just buy that dress in a bigger size and embrace my fuller figure wearing it, all the way to the bigger things like the days or nights out I've passed up because I felt too fat to go. It's crazy.<br />
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I'm sure I'm not the only one who has a wardrobe full of clothes that you're <i>waiting</i> to wear? And then it's not even until you've lost those extra pounds. It's waiting for the right occasion to wear it. I know I always buy nice clothes and then wait for an occasion to come round to wear it, and then because I'm waiting to lose weight before I actually do anything the occasion never comes round so I'm left with a wardrobe full of clothes that I never fucking wear because I'm just sat on my arse that's growing larger whilst I wait. It's an endless, and ridiculous, cycle.<br />
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Not even thinking about weight but to other areas of life, we're waiting for. Are you always waiting for the right time to get in touch with people? Like, it's too early to do it now so I'll do it later and then you forget and then it's three weeks later and you still haven't spoken to your best friend or booked your dentist appointment. We're always saying how we miss people, yet are constantly waiting to get in touch with them or see them. Or perhaps we're holding off booking a trip because we're waiting to see what happens in another part of our lives, or perhaps we're waiting for a trip to happen before we can do anything else. Last year I went to New Zealand for most of March and spent from the December onwards always saying 'Oh I'll do that after New Zealand.' I don't know why. Nothing magical happened after New Zealand that gave me an infinite amount of extra time to do things. I just put my life on hold because I was waiting for that trip. It's stupid.<br />
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It's like in The Holiday where Kate Winslet's character is sitting there hating "her horrible life" as she's sat <i>waiting </i>for Jasper to fall in love with her (why she likes that Hugh Grant in Bridget Jones knock-off is beyond me, but whatever) and things to get better. But then she takes her life into her own hands and books the house swap with Cameron Diaz, flies across the world, makes a top-notch friend, falls in love and becomes the leading lady in her own life damn it.<br />
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Ok, maybe that's a bit of a loose analogy and shows I watch The Holiday too much, but do you get what I mean. More often than not, waiting for things to happen just doesn't make things any better.<br />
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There are few things you should wait for in life. Christmas pudding to soak in the brandy, the traffic lights to change colour when you're crossing the road and the kettle to fully boil when making a hot drink to name a few. But where possible, let's stop waiting and just start doing. Maybe things will go wrong (they most certainly will), but surely it's better to regret doing something than regret not?<br />
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I read one of Laura Jane Williams' <b><a href="http://www.redonline.co.uk/red-women/blogs/laura-jane-williams-nothing-is-for-best" target="_blank">articles for RED Magazine</a> </b>about how she's stopped saving items for the right time, and just wearing them whenever she likes, and I'm just like yes girl! That is what we should all be doing. Because surely we always want to feel our best, right? So now I'm starting to wear clothes that I like whenever I want to, not just when the occasion suits. Using my favourite/'for best' crockery (god I sound 80) when I eat and just using the things I own rather than staring at them as they collect dust and wait for the perfect time that's never going to arrive for me to use them.<br />
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It's time to stop waiting and start doing because the only thing holding so many of us back, is ourselves.<br />
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<br />xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-78190601148323101292018-03-21T17:00:00.000+00:002018-03-21T17:00:31.583+00:00Musings: Wouldn’t it be great if everyone just ate in moderation?<div class="MsoNormal">
I was talking to my friend the other day, my friend who, like me, also struggles with her weight and is never happy with how she looks (can I get an ‘I hear ya sister’?) and she mentioned something her boyfriend said that struck a chord with me.<br />
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Apparently, he looked at her Weight Watchers Magazine and said ‘Imagine what the world would be like if everyone just ate in moderation?’ <o:p></o:p><br />
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Now, I like my friend's boyfriends, he’s great, but he’s a typical ‘skinny’ person. He didn't mean it maliciously, he just said it off hand and my friend told me 'cause she knew I'd get it. But it made me think. So many people have said to me in the past, maybe you should just eat a bit less.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Just eat less and move more, right? I mean, it’s not rocket science.</span></b></i><o:p></o:p><br />
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But, if you’re a fat person (I use 'fat person' here as someone who struggles with their weight), it’s really not that easy. </div>
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Because not only do I wish I could eat in moderation, I also wish I could:<o:p></o:p><br />
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<li><i>Just have one biscuit rather than downing a whole pack in less than ten minutes</i></li>
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<li><i>Be able to look at a meal and not automatically think of an item of clothing that’s sat in my wardrobe waiting for me to shrink it</i></li>
<li><i>To be able to look at my ‘skinny’ friends who can eat whatever they want and not gain weight without turning green with jealousy</i></li>
<li><i>To have just a couple of moments a day where I’m <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/03/musings-day-in-life-of-my-brain.html" target="_blank"><b>not thinking about food</b></a></i></li>
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<li><i>To eat without calculating how many hours I’m going to have to spend in ‘burning it off’</i></li>
<li><i>To be able to look at a piece of food without knowing the exact amount of calories/Syns/Points/macros that lie within it</i></li>
<li><i>To not be racked with guilt after eating everything in sight</i></li>
<li><i>Not be overcome with self-loathing after eating an item of food that I ‘shouldn’t’</i></li>
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It would be great if we could do all these things, but it’s just not that simple is it? And I think that’s one of the most difficult things about being a ‘fat person' that many don’t understand. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Because the thing is, I know it’s easy to lose weight. I know that I just need to eat a bit less, work out more and consume treats in moderation; but it’s really not that simple.<br />
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It’s not as simple as eating less and moving more – <b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">it’s something that is ingrained in your mind. </span></i></b><br />
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You've restricted yourself so much, followed so many eating 'rules' that you can't 'just eat in moderation.'<o:p></o:p><br />
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This is why I really want to stay away from weight loss groups. I have nothing against Weight Watchers or Slimming World or the people who follow the programmes. They’re great and, when followed correctly, they work. But I don’t want to live my life obsessed with the number of Points or Syns that are in food.<br />
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But I've got to admit, I’m struggling with this <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2018/01/life-what-are-you-even-doing-right-now.html" target="_blank"><b>whole intuitive eating. </b></a><br />
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I worry that I’m never going to be able to get the hang of just eating like a ‘normal’ person because I can’t just have one biscuit; I have to eat the pack or as many as I can until I feel sick and hate myself. And I know I could just stop eating biscuits, but <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>a world without biscuits is not a world I want to be in. </i></b></span><o:p></o:p><br />
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Because I’m not happy the size I am, but I’m also too lazy/stuck in my ways/in love with food etc. to be able to do anything about it apparently.<o:p></o:p><br />
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xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-56346358928973029372018-02-22T09:32:00.000+00:002018-02-22T09:33:08.861+00:00Life: Five ThingsIf you really want to write a blog post, and have no clue what to write about, then I find writing about some of your favourite things or things you're doing is a good place to start.<br />
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For one, it's always good to give praise to the things you love. If only in the vain hope other people will see it, like it, the thing will become popular and then continue to grow. And if not, hopefully maybe just one person will take your recommendation, and then they too will become a crazy obsessive person about said thing.<br />
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So, without further ado, here are some things I've been loving recently.<br />
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<b><i>The Good Place... </i></b><br />
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Fun fact about me, I love Kristen Bell. Ever since I discovered the kick-ass show that is(was?) Veronica Mars, I've loved her. So much so that the first film I took my now step-mom to see as bonding experience back when I was fourteen was Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Yeah, I now like to check what the thing I'm going to see is actually about before I take my step-mom to see what is basically soft-porn... Anyway,<i> The Good Place</i>. It's fantastic. It's on Netflix. It's only half an hour episodes. It's very clever. It makes me love KB even more. It's just finished series two and I'm already gutted and counting down for series three to start again!<br />
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<b><i>Reading...</i></b><br />
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I feel like I talk about reading a lot, but I just loves it *insert geek emoji here*. I saw <a href="https://www.instagram.com/averagejoefoodie/" target="_blank"><b>Han</b></a> put up about doing the Good Reads Reading Challenge and decided to do it too. You can choose how many books you read throughout the year, and so far I'm books in and really enjoying getting stuck into a good book at the end of the day. If you want to see what I'm reading, and what I like, then my Good Reads profile is <b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/61541560-laura" target="_blank">here. </a> </b>Books that take note so far are, 'The Loneliest Girl in the Universe' (read it over two nights, couldn't sleep from thinking about it) 'The Husband's Secret' and 'Flawed'.<br />
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<b><i>The Guys We Fucked Podcast...</i></b><br />
<b><br /></b> Mmm, so my life goal is to become as strong-minded and self-confident as Corrine Fisher. I'd seen this podcast being talked about for a while, and at the end of last year, I decided to put Scott Mills aside (soz hun, love ya) and give it a listen. Now for me, a Podcast was always something I drove home to. In the morning I drove in to bangin' tunes that allowed me to get my careoke on, then chilled out to a podcast on the drive home. Well, since I've discovered this podcast, all I do is listen to it. It's <i>that</i> good. 2 hour long train journey? Come at me bro, I can listen to this. Before I fall asleep, this is in my ears. I just look forward to hearing what they have to say. What started as a Podcast where two people interviewed guys they'd fucked (hence the title) has grown into a discussion all about life, women and sex plus all the other stuff that comes in-between. There's just something about it that makes me feel like a strong independent woman who don't need no man, and that's a refreshing feeling for all, right?<br />
<b><br /></b> <b><i>Checking my online banking...</i></b><br />
<b><br /></b> I'm not the best when it comes to money. Probably because I like to 'treat ma self' a bit too much, and excel at living beyond my means. But, it's something I'm trying to be better at. I saw <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oliviamuenter/" target="_blank">Oliva</a> post that she checks her online banking every day, to see where she is and decided to the do same. So, instead of not checking it, hiding my head in the sand and praying my card gets accepted when I'm buying emergency biscuits at Asda, I know how much money is in my account at all times. I mean, it's still depressing knowing how little money I have, but it is stopping me from over-spending which will hopefully lead me to actually saving at some point! I did it for all of my last pay check, and whilst I still went over-drawn (FML), when February's pay landed, I went back through everything I spent in Jan, and saw where I could be saving money. I've now given up buying clothes for lent (I already miss my daily asos scrolls) as I noticed I was spending too much on clothes, and it's also helped me budget for this month. So whilst I won't be giving Bill Gates (or even Bill from down the road) a literal run for their money anytime soon, it feels good to be in control.<br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> <b><i>Amazon Prime...</i></b><br />
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Random, but I've got two more TV shows I've just got to mention, and I thought I'd pop it under the Amazon Prime bracket (shout out to brother Biscuit for giving me his log-in, ledge). First up, <i>Parks and Recreation. </i>I've seen this talked about a lot before (I mean, most people with an internet connection would be aware of its existence). I found it a little bit slow to get into, but I'm six episodes away from finishing the whole thing and I've loved it. I think series six is a bit too far-fetched and maybe not needed? But I love Ben, I love Leslie and I love Ron and I want everyone in the show to be my friend. My one gripe however, is how the treat Gerry (Gary). I just can't cope with it and don't find it funny...<br />
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The other show I feel needs a shout-out, because lol my opinion is so important, is <i>The Marvellous Mrs Maisel</i>. ASH does it again. I binge watched five episodes in one afternoon and honestly, I only stopped because food and then sleep. I don't know whether it's because I'm a little obsessed with <i>Gilmore Girls</i>, and you can feel a little bit of that coming through in terms of style. But Midge is just fantastic, the outfits are gorgeous and the story is captivating. Highly recommend.<br />
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So yeah, five things to let you in on and to get me back into the swing of writing. Pleae, tell me what I need to obsess over next!<br />
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Which, if I’m honest, does little for my mood but just feels like it should be the right solution.... </div>
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So today, I thought I’d write a blog post that will serve as a reminder for me, and maybe possibly help you the next time you’re feeling glum and looking for food to be the answer.</div>
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There’s nothing like getting out of your own head by getting into someone else’s. Either take the time to find that new book you’ve been desperately trying to read, or get out your old favourite (my fall-back is always ‘You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me’ by Sarra Manning) and just start reading. Not only will it distract your mind, it will also keep your hands busy meaning it’s less likely you’ll be able to comfort eat, even if you wanted to. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You’re never going to start feeling more cheerful whilst your jeans are digging into your waist, your bra is attacking you and your feet are cold. So, go and put on your comfiest pyjamas, maybe get a hoodie to go over the top and for the love of all things biscuit related, put on a pair of cosy socks. I promise it will help you instantly feel better. <o:p></o:p></div>
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No surprises that my movies of choice would be of the Disney variety, but if horror is your bag, go for it. Perhaps you don’t actually want to watch a film, then you need to get on a new TV show series. This is the kind of binge that is totally a-ok to do when you’re feeling upset. Like with reading, it takes you out of your own world and puts you in a completely new one. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I hope you all get the Grey’s Anatomy reference, but if not, a person is basically the one you always go to when you’re in need. My ‘person’ (well people) are my mom, my dad and best friend. If ever I’m glum or down, I just harangue these people until I start feeling better. You don’t even need to tell them what’s going on with you, or that you’re feeling down. You could talk about the weather, the funny thing your dog did the day before, or just even sit next to them. Sometimes it’s just nice to know you’re not alone.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Oh, it also turns out that I’ve already written a blog post like this (well done Laura) which I’m just going to leave <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/03/life-my-be-nice-to-yourself-routine.html"><b>here.</b></a></div>
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1 chilli</div>
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3 peppers</div>
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1) Chop your onion, chilli, mushrooms and peppers and place into the slow cooker with the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans and spices then mix. </div>
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5) Add shredded add back to the slow-cooker along with the sweet corn. Then mix everything together.<br />
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6) Add the mixture to your wraps and place in a baking dish. Once all the wraps are filled, smother with the leftover sauce and sprinkle with the grated cheese.<br />
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xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-50422095750591134412018-01-21T11:11:00.001+00:002018-01-21T11:11:23.523+00:00Musings: How you know your head's in the weight loss gameYou know those times when you're feeling all fired up and ready to totally kick weight loss butt and nothing can touch you, 'cause you my friend, you are pure health.<br />
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It's often felt when we first embark on a new plan, or after a bit of time off when you're feeling rubbish to turn things around or even when you look in the mirror, hate how you feel, and then decide enough is enough.<br />
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Many of us often call it Monday morning, but regardless, you know what I mean.<br />
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<i>You instinctively reach toward the 'better' option when hungry</i><br />
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<i>You're constantly Instagramming every morsel that passes your lips because everyone should be eating what you are</i><br />
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xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-32504776264946747482018-01-16T08:51:00.002+00:002018-01-16T08:51:36.874+00:00Musings: The pains of trying to lose weight when you work in an officeSure, working in an office is not always on the top of everyone's list, but it's something many of us have to deal with. And whilst it's rarely all fun and games anyway (well, aside from the occasional day here and there) it can often feel 100x worse when you're trying to lose weight.<br />
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Cake, cake everywhere.<br />
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And if it isn't cake it's something else that's delightfully sugary and can make you gain 5 stone just by looking at it.<br />
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Sometimes it's even savoury, which means all the carbs, butter and fat laden goodness that makes you go weak at the knees.<br />
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Why is it always <i>someone's</i> birthday?<br />
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Always getting up to go to the kitchen to re-fill your drinks bottle. Why yes, I do drink a lot of water, thanks for noticing Sonia.<br />
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Having to avoid eye-contact when you need to go the to the toilet, again.<br />
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Staying polite as you listen to the big 'gym-buff' tell you how you're basically doing it all wrong. Thanks Brian, really vital information.<br />
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Trying not to stab yourself in the eye when the people who have figures you'd kill for talk about how they need to lose weight and the latest craze they're taking part in to do it.<br />
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Figuring out the long way to walk around the office so that you can get in extra steps.<br />
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Trying to avoid conversations that talk about diets and fitness. Especially when you're the largest one in the group and can feel everyone's eyes on you.<br />
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The awkward moment when people ask you about your diet and what you're eating. Yes, I can have cheese, no it isn't against my 'diet' so why don't you go back to your soup of shame Edith and leave me be?<br />
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Ignoring the 'free food in the kitchen' email and the herd of people rushing through the office to get there whilst focusing on not letting the drool fall out of your mouth and onto your keyboard.<br />
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Pretending like you aren't jealous of Michael's last-minute pastry purchase from lunch. Even if you close your eyes and pretend, your apple is never going to live up to that.<br />
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Planning meetings around your eating routine, and having a mild panic when you see it's over lunchtime and 'catering is provided'.<br />
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The panic every Monday morning after a heavy weekend, worrying about whether you're none stretchy, comfy, clothes are going to fit.<br />
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And last, but not least, having to be polite when you're full of hanger and have to watch other people eat whatever they like without the consequences. Am I right?xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-73087103238747539702018-01-13T14:33:00.000+00:002018-03-21T13:59:02.140+00:00Life: What are you even doing right now?Oh hi, remember me? The girl who lost loads of weight, put it all back on and then kind of disappeared? Well, I'd like to think I'm back.<br />
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It's pretty obvious this ol' blog here got completely neglected last year. There's many reasons for that. It started with lack of time, which then lead to laziness and then, ultimately, it felt like it was this big task there was to break. However, I've realised recently, I really enjoy writing random nonsense on here. It makes me feel better. So, I'm going to start doing it again.<br />
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No pressure, no schedules, just me and a blank screen.<br />
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I've just finished reading 'Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear' by Elizabeth Gilbert, and whilst I kind of had to force myself to finish it, one piece of the book struck a chord with me. It was something along the lines of, 'If you love something, you make time for it. Even if it's just a stolen couple of minutes here and there'. So, this is what I'm doing now. Trying to steal a few minutes here and there and work on getting some content up. A lot of it probably won't be any good. Some of it maybe won't even make it onto the world wide web, but for me, I just kind of need to force myself to do it.<br />
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I think last year was the year I lost my way with the Internet a little bit. And that started with me not having a fudgin' clue what I was doing weight wise (except for gaining it). Why would people want to see what I was eating if it was no way going to help them and there weight loss like (at least I hope) my page used to? And what I was eating was not insta-worthy. I couldn't post pictures of myself, because I was just gaining weight, and again, that ain't inspirational. So what was the point. My Instagram just kind of became a place where I'd put stories of my dogs up and the occasional food or fun day out.<br />
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If I'm being honest, I still don't know how I'm feel about things. But all I know is that I want to write on here again, hence this very self-indulgent and arguably pointless blog post. However, I thought if I wrote down what I was doing with my at least my weight loss life for you, (I say you like there's people reading this), then maybe it would re-affirm it to me.<br />
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Shockingly, I haven't weighed myself since around February last year. I don't know how much I weigh, and to be honest I don't care. What I do know, and what I do care about is that I'm fat again. Probably not <i>as</i> fat as my heaviest, but close. And I don't want to be like that. However, seeing a number on the scales isn't going to make me feel better, so instead, I've taken my measurements and I'm going to monitor them monthly and focus on how my clothes fit.<br />
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In terms of weight loss, I'm not following a specific plan. For the first time in my life I'm going to try and lose weight like a 'normal' person. Essentially I'm following the basics of Slimming World, because in my eyes it's the most simple and easiest to fit into the lifestyle I lead, however I'm not weighing things and I'm not counting any syns.<br />
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I realised last year that, for pretty much all my adult life, I'd been obsessed with numbers, either on scales, in clothes or in foods. And quite frankly, I've had enough that. I'd really like to think that I can get to a size where I'm happy and confident in my body (I'm trying to do that anyway, but ya know, it's going to be easier to love my self when I can fit into more than just 10% of my wardrobe) and actually focusing on enjoying my life, rather than tallying up the number of calories/syns/points I've eaten in the day and how that will affect a stupid box I have to stand on each week.<br />
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So yeah, that's where I am with losing weight (again). And to be honest, I'm feeling good or as good as you can for only being two weeks into it. I'm still trying to workout, which I think is important, and I'm trying hard to resist the urge to eat every possible item I can get my hands on.<br />
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But what this still leaves me struggling with, is where I sit on Instagram. (Such a stupid, superficial and first world problem to have, I know). I'm not following a specific plan, I'm just trying to eat healthier food, and posting my food just seems a bit pointless. I want to document things, I want to go back to posting how I used to, but I just don't really see the point. As shallow as it sounds, I hate seeing my follower number go down (yes, it shouldn't matter, but yes it still bothers me, it's another number to obsess over, right?). I used to really love posting to Instagram, but now it just feels a bit meh.<br />
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So, I guess that point still has a pin in it. - Ok, side note, I've just found a blog post that I must've wrote some point last year and never posted and it pretty much says exactly what I'm trying to get at. It's<a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2018/01/musings-being-honest-online.html" target="_blank"><b> here if you want a read</b></a>, and snaps to old me!<br />
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I think I've pretty much said all I want to say now. I've informed you of what I'm doing weight wise, I've let you know that I'm hoping to get more content on here and I think I've probably bored you to sleep.<br />
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The last thing I want to say is that if you're reading this and have it made it this far or if you're one of the amazing people that's always been a cheerleader for me, thank you; it really means a whole lot!<br />
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I'm also going to post some none self-indulgent stuff that appears I've been keeping hostage in my drats, just in case you're really bored and need something to do!<br />
<br />xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-85151242572285396742018-01-13T14:32:00.000+00:002018-01-13T14:32:58.886+00:00Musings: Nine thoughts you have when you've lost weight multiple timesIn case you're new around these parts, this isn't my first rodeo at the whole weight loss thing we've got going on here. And, now whilst I'm not at my heaviest right now, I'm closer to that end than I am my lowest, oh joy!<br />
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<b><br /></b> <i><b>Why do your boobs always jump ship first?</b></i><br />
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I mean, it'd be much preferred if the big fat gut stopping my jeans from doing up was the first to go...<br />
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<i><b>Why's it so much easier to gain weight?</b></i></div>
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Oh yeah, chocolate, the lack of self control, my incapacity of saying the word no when offered biscuits....</div>
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<i><b>Last time I weighed this much, these jeans totally fit, so why are they cutting off circulation to my arm pits this time?</b></i></div>
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The universe really has it in for me doesn't she?!? You never lose weight the same way each time, and the number on the scales really doesn't affect how clothes fit. </div>
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<i><b>I still can't believe weight affects shoe size</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Why the fudge did I let myself get back to this weight?</b></i></div>
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I mean seriously, do you not remember how hard it was last time? (And the time before that, and the time before that)...</div>
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<i><b>I'll never let myself do this again</b></i></div>
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Nope, never again. I mean it this time.</div>
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This is for sure the last time I'll see those numbers on the scales again</div>
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The only way is down, right?</div>
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<i><b>Naturally 'skinny' people have it so damn easy</b></i></div>
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If one more skinny person calls themselves fat whilst eating a biscuit in front of me I swear to god I will sit on them.</div>
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<i><b>Why did I have to be cursed with such a messed up metabolism?</b></i></div>
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Because it's all natures fault I'm fat again, obvs.</div>
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xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-62438638240996052072018-01-13T14:27:00.000+00:002018-01-13T14:27:12.270+00:00Musings: Being honest online <div style="text-align: center;">
I've recently been reflecting on my weight loss (or lack thereof) and my documentation of it online.</div>
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When I first set up my 'Fatty Wants a Biscuit' persona I'd post every last thing that went in my mouth, and because I was so conscious of everything, I wouldn't eat as much and I'd wait only until I was actually hungry.<br />
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I'm not saying I didn't eat 'cause I was scared or anything, I still ate and everything, nothing worrying, I just gave thought to what I was eating and if I'd be proud to post it, if you know what I mean?</div>
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I was always honest with what was going on 'diet' wise, and that really helped keep me motivated, and I still to this day, credit documenting my weight loss online for how long I was able to stay motivated, which in turn helped the weight loss come down.</div>
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And come down it did.</div>
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Whilst I never actually achieved my target weight, I got to a point where I was happy. Where I could wear clothes that I actually wanted to wear, not ones that just fit me. I was becoming more confident and happier within myself.</div>
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Then I became complacent. And I started eating more, but instead of showing everyone everything I was eating. I would eat it in secret.</div>
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I mean, I am pretty much the queen of<a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/09/secrets-of-a-secret-eater.html" target="_blank"> the secret eating society</a>. </div>
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So I'd eat a chocolate bar and not post it, or a biscuit or basically whatever I could get my hands on, but I wouldn't take a picture, I would just eat it. And because I didn't take a picture, it obviously didn't count so it didn't matter.</div>
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That is until weigh in.</div>
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I'd maybe gain a lb, or perhaps 2 and then everyone would be like, it's so unfair, you don't deserve that, but the truth was, more often than not, I did.</div>
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(Don't get me wrong, sometimes the scales really were a bitch, and a gain truly wasn't deserved.)</div>
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For some reason I have it in my head that I have to post a certain way online. A lot of this comes from reading blogs a lot and occasionally working with bloggers through my job.</div>
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What started out as me just wanting to document my weight loss journey and gain some extra added support, turned into me basically wanting to be what is kind of the weight loss equivalent of Zoella.</div>
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Which is madness, and kind of less enjoyable.</div>
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I got fixated on seeing the numbers rise. Of hearing people around be going 'ooh, how many followers have you got now' and me thinking, yes I have more than the average Joe, but look how many 'so and so' have.</div>
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I fell into the trap of comparing myself to everyone else online, and it just made me think I'm not good enough and that I need to change up what I was doing.</div>
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Was my food '<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fattywantsabiscuit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>' worthy? Why couldn't I lose weight again so I could get some good Transformation Tuesday's? What is making people like that photo and not that photo?</div>
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So I'd stop posting pictures of myself, because 'oh hi 2 stone weight gain' - who would find that inspiring and want to follow me?</div>
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Oh look, another take-away, or another pack of biscuits - no-one would want to follow me if I post that again will they?</div>
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These are actual thoughts I've had.</div>
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It's ridiculous.</div>
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But that's what happened.</div>
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I doubt anyone would, or does, but, if you go back through my Instagram you'll see how when I became more confident you couldn't move through my feed without seeing multiple pictures of my face. Whether it was a comparison shot, or just me showing you how awesome I thought I looked in the outfit I was wearing.</div>
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My food was mostly on plan, and I would be proud to share all my accomplishments.</div>
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Then the pictures of me started to fade away, as did the accurate food documentation.</div>
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I saw a conversation on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fattywantsabiscuit/" target="_blank">Twitter</a> that kind of led me to writing this, where someone said they find people a lot more honest on Twitter than they are on Instagram, and I couldn't help thinking that was me.</div>
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I'm more than happy to tweet away about how I'm struggling and all the different rubbish I'm shovelling in my mouth, yet I'm not willing to post it on Instagram.</div>
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Why? WEIRDO!</div>
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I'm not going to lie, yes I want people to follow me, and I love hearing from people who tell me I've inspired them, but if I'm only giving you half the picture, how inspiring can I be?</div>
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What I really need to do is find the balance between posting what I think people want to see, and posting whatever I want to post. I need to become 'me' again.</div>
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So what that if at the moment my NSVs are few and far between. Or the fact that I'm ending up having more days off plan then on? That's real life. That's my life. And surely that's got to be more appealing to people, right?</div>
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But, even if it isn't, I need to stop caring so much.</div>
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So here's to turning over a new leaf and starting a new chapter. One where I'm honest with what I'm doing, and not trying to fool you all, because let's face it, the scale's ain't lying, and the waistband on by jeans sure as hell ain't lying.</div>
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Please tell me I'm not the only one guilty of this?</div>
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<br />xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-22115825628863212592016-11-22T14:03:00.000+00:002016-11-22T14:03:27.587+00:00Musings: Ten Christmas Gift Ideas for People Trying to Lose Weight<div style="text-align: center;">
Christmas, my most favourite time of year! I mean, did you <i>see </i>my Christmas jumper pictures from last year?</div>
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One thing that Christmas can always guarantee is food! Which is great, except for when you're trying to lose weight...</div>
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From the boxes of various chocolates in the office, to the homemade mince pies that seem to be thrust upon you at every opportunity and don't even get me started on all the delicious offerings that are at every twist and turn of all the various Christmas markets.</div>
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You just can't get away from food, food, food, food! </div>
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But, the thing I want to discuss today, is the Christmas presents.</div>
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Giving a box of chocolates is a pretty standard affair at this time of year, but when you're gifting to someone who is trying to lose weight, it can be a bit of a double-edged sword.</div>
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Whilst a gift is always great, it can often be a struggle for someone trying to lose weight to receive a food item for Christmas.</div>
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Well, fear not! I'm here to put an end to that.</div>
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Here are ten Christmas gift ideas you can give to people who are trying to lose weight that aren't food related!</div>
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1)<b> Socks</b></div>
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I'm sorry, it may sound like the most boring thing ever, but people do genuinely love a sock, especially now we're all a bit older. If you don't quite know the person then a novelty pair of Christmas socks are for sure something that you cannot go wrong with.</div>
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2) <b>A notepad</b></div>
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Although we live in a digital age, sometimes it's just nice to write things down on a piece of actual paper, ya know? Plus, if people are trying to lose weight, they could always use it as a <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/09/why-you-need-food-diary.html" target="_blank"><b>food journal</b></a>...</div>
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3) <b>A gift voucher</b></div>
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Many people see it as impersonal, but let's face it, sometimes, we'd just rather buy our own presents so that we know we'd definitely like it.</div>
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4) <b>A funky pen</b></div>
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Guys, stationary is cool alright? And sometimes, you just want a funky pen to write with, ok? Now go and purchase that Reindeer pen that's been eyeing you up.</div>
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5) <b>A mug</b></div>
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Everyone loves a mug. Whether they're a hot drink drinker or just like to store their pens and pencils in it, a mug is just the perfect gift. You could get all up for the season and get a novelty one, or just go down the classy everyday usage. The world is your oyster.</div>
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6) <b>Bath Set</b></div>
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Now, I mean, I'm quite picky when it comes to bath sets because I like to choose how I smell, you know? But I know a lot of people would love a nice bath set so that they can settle down and have a nice relaxing time (away from the fridge).</div>
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7) <b>A Christmas decoration</b></div>
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You could keep it classy and get them a decoration they will want to use year after year, or you could get them something so tack-tastic they'll never forget you. It's up to you dude.</div>
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8) <b>A photo frame</b></div>
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If someone is successfully losing weight, they're gonna wanna be taking pictures all day long of their new slammin' bods, so do them a solid and get them a photo frame to help them show off to all their friends. </div>
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9) <b>Selfie props</b></div>
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As per my previous point, nothing is more fun than a prop in a selfie, am I right, or am I right?</div>
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10) <b>A puzzle book</b></div>
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Grown up colouring books are all the rage this 2k16, but I think that puzzle books have been neglected. You can get a comedy one, a Christmas focused one, or you could be daring and get a litte rude one. But hey, if people or working out puzzles, it takes their mind off of food, so ya know, we're all winner right?</div>
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Or, if all else fails, just give them a card, a hug (with their permission, obvs) and say Merry Christmas! Christmas is about caring after all. </div>
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Oh, and if you are someone who's been given chocolate and you don't know what to do with it, why not check out this <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/04/life-10-amazing-ways-to-use-up-your.html" target="_blank"><b>blog post</b></a>? And if you do actually want to eat it, I have a little blog post that's keeping track of how it will affect your weight loss <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/10/ultimate-guide-to-christmas-chocolate.html" target="_blank"><b>here!</b></a></div>
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Nowplease,send me your favourite none food purchases that I need to add to my Christmas list.</div>
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I've made it no secret that I love me a good Buzzfeed 'Tasty' video, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedpropertasty/videos/1844801169065888/" target="_blank"><b>this one</b></a> caught my attention in the week.</div>
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So of course, I had to make it. And it was ah-mazing. So amazing, I'm sharing it with you whilst it's still digesting.</div>
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I love trying a new recipe, and I <i>love</i> it when I can make it Slimming World, or whatever plan I'm following at the time, friendly. Which I've done for this one.</div>
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My plate was 1.5 syns, and only half syn of that was for the actual chicken. The other syn was because I used an Uncle Ben's Microwave Rice.</div>
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Mr Biscuit said he liked this just as much as a Chinese Takeaway, and said he even preferred it. And it was healthy.</div>
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I think that's exactly why the phrase winner, winner, chicken dinner exists. Right?</div>
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So, here's how you make it:</div>
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2 Chicken Breasts, chopped into chunks</div>
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1 Chopped Red Chilli</div>
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2 Tbsps of Tomato Puree</div>
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1 Tsp of Honey</div>
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xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-62555143331400345462016-11-10T08:00:00.000+00:002016-11-10T08:00:07.005+00:00Musings: Looking for the lightbulb<div class="MsoNormal">
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For anyone trying to lose weight, I would almost put money on the fact that there was one instant that made them decide, enough is enough, something has to change.</div>
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For me, I like to call this my lightbulb moment. (Please tell me you all picture Gru from Despicable Me going ‘lightbulb’ as you read that line?)<o:p></o:p></div>
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The most annoying thing about my ‘lightbulb’ moment is that it happens sporadically, and is often different each time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There’s something about this ‘lightbulb’ moment too that means I can’t actually seek it out, I just have to wait for it to come to me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I wish more than anything that I could just flick a switch and have it turn on automatically. My life would be so much simpler if I could. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Although, let’s be real, if I could turn it on, I would never turn it off. And when I think of it that way, there’s often another lightbulb moment that occurs when I turn it off.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’ve just had a little lightbulb moment, which has inspired me to start typing (let’s hope it’s lasted long enough to still be relevant when this blog goes up, lolz) and it really is like a light has been switched on in my brain.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Things seem a lot clearer now. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I don’t want to eat crap. I want to feel better in myself. I want to treat my body better. <o:p></o:p></div>
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But why can’t I feel like this all the time? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Obviously, that’s the million dollar question which I’d totes be sharing if I had it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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- Feeling sick from eating too much crap.<o:p></o:p></div>
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- Catching my reflection in an unsuspecting mirror.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Things have been a little hectic for this fatty the last couple of weeks, hence the lack of blog posts, but today I finally found a few minutes to get a little post up, because it's something that really helped me out a couple of weeks ago, and ya know, I love trying to be helpful.</div>
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So yeah, a couple of weeks ago, I went on holiday with my family for a few day, but I came back on the Tuesday, whilst they stayed on until the Friday (sob.)</div>
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So that meant I was responsible for cooking tea for both Mr Bicuit and I for the rest of the week. And, well, I was getting up at 6am to take him to the station, leaving the house around 7.30am to get myself to work, then not getting home till 6ish, which, when you go to bed around 9pm (ok, 8.30pm) it didn't leave me with much time to spend faffing with making a nice dinner.</div>
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Sidenote: If anyone wants to buy me<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Pixar-Cooker-quart-Black/dp/B01B591Z8K"> <b>this bad boy</b></a>, I wouldn't say no.</div>
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I love my slow cooker. It saved me <i>so</i> much time. I literally bunged everything in the evening, popped it in the fridge, then before I left I shoved it on low and let it cook throughout the day.</div>
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Now, I know you're all busy people too, probably busier than I, so I thought I'd share with you my three fave slow cooker recipes.</div>
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I forgot just how much I love this recipe, it's so tasty, and really filling too. Find the recipe <a href="http://slimmingworldrecipeshare.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/campfire-stew-syn-free-slow-cooker.html"><b>here.</b></a></div>
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Such a staple meal, and one I always love to pull out. Find my recipe <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2015/06/food-updated-bbq-pulled-pork.html"><b>here.</b></a></div>
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This was a total made up number, as I did the Asda shop in a post 5 hour car journey zombie state of mind and didn't now what I was picking up, but it was really tasty.</div>
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I chopped up some onions so that they were chunky, peeled and chopped some carrots, and chucked a load of chopped casserole steak in. I then added some Lea&Perins, 500ml of Beef Stock, and some seasoning and that was it. So simple, so tasty.</div>
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xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-85963729079072025652016-10-17T08:00:00.000+01:002016-10-17T08:00:05.009+01:00Food: Pizza Chicken Pasta Bake<div style="text-align: center;">
<span id="goog_415193576"></span><span id="goog_415193577"></span>Alas, I have a new recipe to share with you today, and I'm pretty bloomin' excited about it if I'm honest.</div>
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And, as the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/TallulahMama25" target="_blank"><b>Sara</b></a> says, you can always tell when I'm in the zone if I'm making new recipes. *insert arm flex muscle emoji and sassy girl emoji here*</div>
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I'm not a 100% sure where or how I got the idea for this if I'm honest. </div>
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I think it was little bit from seeing the <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/twistedfoodsocial/videos/570428443146857/" target="_blank"><b>Pizza Burgers on Buzzfeed Twisted</b></a></u> (which <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BLT9mA4jh7-/?taken-by=fattywantsabiscuit" target="_blank">I totes made</a> </b>Slimming World friendly and loved) and from knowing I had some <a href="http://www.musclefood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Muscle Food*</b></a> chicken in my freezer. </div>
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*I've very kindly been sent these products for consideration, however I have not been paid to mention them and all thoughts and opinions are my own!</div>
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Today I’m sharing with you a post that may offend some because it contains the ‘C’ word.<o:p></o:p></div>
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No, not that ‘C’ word, because I physically cannot say <i>that</i> word. No really, it gets stuck in my throat and I just can’t bring myself to utter it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>So</i>, I’ve taken the liberty of buying a few of these treats. I’m testing them, I’m eating them responsibly, and I’m sharing with you the ones that won’t break your food bank balance (I’m talking syns, points calories etc.) and won’t leave you feeling left out of all the goodies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now, I’m only one woman (I may look the size of two, but that’s a different story) and I can’t do this post the justice I think it deserves without you, so I want to propose something.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I want this post to the Ultimate Guide to Christmas Treats for people trying to lose weight.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now I’ve only purchased a handful of the treats that are on offer right now, and I can only really give you Syns and Calorie values, but you guys. You guys can give me more. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So, either leave me a comment below, or <a href="https://twitter.com/fattybiscuit" target="_blank"><b>Tweet me</b></a>, leave me a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fattywantsabiscuit/" target="_blank"><b>Facebook</b></a> or <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fattywantsabiscuit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </b>comment, or even send me an email (fattywantsabiscuitblog@gmail.com) if that’s your jam.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tell me the value of something you’ve had and enjoyed, or perhaps the value of something I’ve missed out on, and together, we can make the ultimate list that will have fatties everywhere uniting, because, let’s face it. Christmas is a time of giving. Right? <o:p></o:p></div>
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But one of the things we're exceptionally good at is telling ourselves some little porkies, that, in the end, begin to affect our weight loss.</div>
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- If no-one sees me eating this, then it doesn't count (<a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/09/secrets-of-a-secret-eater.html" target="_blank"><b>secret eaters unite</b></a>)<br />
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When I’m at the top of my weight loss game, (which, lol, hasn’t been for a while) there’s one thing I always do. And that, my friends, is keep a food diary<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you were <i>really</i> good when you first started, you probably tracked every last crumb of food you ate diligently. And then you’d kind of forget one day, or ya know, you wouldn’t add that small piece of chocolate, or you had a <i>really</i> bad day and didn’t want to ruin a pretty page in your diary…<o:p></o:p><br />
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I know I go through spells of using one all.the.time and spells where I just try and guess what I’ve eaten and how many syns I’m on. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Funnily enough, I always get the better weight losses when I keep a food diary! <o:p></o:p></div>
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I think it’s because when I keep a food diary, I’m always honest and feel more motivated when I can see where all my food is coming and going from.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So today, I’m here to tell you why you should defo keep a food diary, at all times, when losing weight.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bad week? Pin point why or where you went wrong and learn from it? Good week? Same again please the next week please!<o:p></o:p></div>
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So you had 5 syns for breakfast, and want a 7 syn sandwich at lunch, well now you know you can do that because you’ve kept track of everything. *Pats self on back and eats sandwich with smug smile*.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you know you’ve got a big event or meal coming up, why not fill your diary in ahead of time? Then you only eat what is written down, and you know that you’re still on track for a stellar weight loss that week. Bostin’. (I don’t know why I felt the need to put that, but I have and I’m going to leave it there.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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You know those <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/06/things-we-think-dont-matter-but.html" target="_blank"><b>little things you think don’t matter</b></a>? They do! If you have a square of chocolate, write it down. It helps serves my first point, if you’ve had a bad week, you can see where you went wrong and also, if you know you’ve had say 1 syn, you can take it off your daily allowance and re-budget that syn elsewhere.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pen and scrap of paper? Fancy pants notepad? Actual food journal? Some sort of snazzy app? You do you, just make sure you do actually track, it doesn’t matter how!<o:p></o:p></div>
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You know how at school you always had to write on the first page of a new notebook in your neatest handwriting? Well for me, I get the same kind of feeling when I use a food diary. Not so much handwriting, but in the need to be that little bit more careful and extra dedicated. I want my food diary to look good, so I make sure what I’m eating is good so I can reflect that. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I know I’m talking in syns in this blog post, this can also work for SmartPoints if you’re following Weight Watchers or Calories if you’re counting those bad boys. Regardless of what way you’re losing weight, keeping a food log is so important.<o:p></o:p><br />
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My food diary in these pictures is from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beafoodjournals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Butterfly Ever After Food Journals</a> </b>who very kindly sent me this bad boy. I haven't been paid to write about, or mention them, and all thoughts and the wonders of keeping a food diary are my own! </div>
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Last weekend I planned on having a full on cooking weekend and storing up some recipes to share on this ol' blog, because I feel recipes have been few and far between (well, aside from <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/09/six-meals-with-muscle-food.html" target="_blank"><b>this post</b></a>, I guess), and pretty much all of my attempts were fails.</div>
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<br />xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05740170912358665914noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3240347555018011439.post-88711525223262069862016-09-12T08:00:00.000+01:002016-09-12T08:00:11.795+01:00Musings: The secrets of a secret eater<div style="text-align: center;">
If there was a 'Secret Eaters Society' there is a pretty good chance that I would be the Queen of it.<br />
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"Got a secret, can you keep it? Swear this one you'll save. Better lock it, in your pocket, eating this one in your bedroom when everyone else is asleep..."<br />
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Secret eating is definitely the main issue that affects my weight loss and people seemed to really like this <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/06/confessions-of-fatty.html" target="_blank"><b>blog post</b></a> so I thought I'd write another, similar one, focused solely on secret eating.<br />
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I know some of the points may have been repeated, but I also knew you wouldn't mind.<br />
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So (I start so many sentences that way and really bug myself by doing so, but I just can't think of anything else...) something kind of crazy happened at the weekend.</div>
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My parents only went and got another dog. A Flat-Coated Retriever, named Bruno.</div>
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If you're familiar round these parts, or follow me on the ol' socials, you probably know that not too long ago (May actually) we brought home our first pup, Max. A Golden Retriever.</div>
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If you not, take a gander at <a href="http://www.fattywantsabiscuit.co.uk/2016/05/meet-max.html" target="_blank"><b>this blog post.</b></a></div>
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We absolutely adore Max. He was the missing piece that we didn't know was missing from our family (sad but true.)</div>
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Max has managed to convince me, the girl who was petrified of dogs, that dogs are pretty darn awesome! Now that is a mighty achievement, let me tell you.</div>
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Recently however, we'd been thinking about perhaps getting a second dog.</div>
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We have <i>so</i> much love for Max, and Max loves dogs (and humans, and anything with a pulse) we thought it might be a nice idea to give a second pup a home.</div>
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So, last Thursday night, we had a family chat over dinner where we discussed if we all wanted another dog.</div>
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The next thing I know I'm the car on Sunday driving to Somerset to go get Bruno.</div>
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I think this definitely wins for most impulsive purchase ever, right?<br />
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It's also something I totally don't condone doing, if you're thinking of getting a dog you should always look into the breed, check you have the capabilities to look after it, and basically all the general information that can be found <a href="http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/getting-a-dog-or-puppy/are-you-ready-for-a-dog/" target="_blank"><b>here.</b></a></div>
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Sensible Sally part over, back to Bruno.</div>
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Bruno was born on the 16th June so is 12 weeks now.</div>
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Unlike Max who was kept in the breeders house (yes, we compare him a lot to Max, which means for the poor champ has a lot to live up to) Bruno was kept in an outhouse with all of his siblings, which means he is far from house trained.</div>
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He's also a lot more 'needy' than Max. He doesn't like it when he thinks no-one is around, and whenever we take Max out (someone is always with him) you can tell he misses him so much, he's always looking for him.</div>
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His sleeping is pretty good, he goes through most of the night, and sleeps with my parents in their room, much like Max does.</div>
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Max is adjusting well to having a friend. We wanted to get a puppy whilst Max was still a puppy himself so that they could both grow up together, and you can tell Max loves him. Even if they do spend a lot of time together play fighting.</div>
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I don't really have that much to say, except he's settling in well and to show you how cute he is! Also, if Max got his own post, then surely I just <i>had</i> to do the same to Bruno.</div>
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You know how they say inspiration comes to you in the strangest places? Well, this one came to me whilst I was eating a HobKnob flapjack walking across the Asda car park.</div>
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Standard. Both the part where I'm eating and the part where I'm at Asda, 'cause this girl <i>loves</i> her trips to Asda. (I mean, they sell food there, and clothes, and shoes, and OMG I need to go to Asda RN.)</div>
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Side note - if you haven't tried a HobKnob flapjack, get your butt to the shops pronto and shove one in your gob, 'cause omg they are like little bars of heaven. But don't be lame and get the smaller, multi-pack version, get the big bad boy.</div>
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<i>Anyway</i>, as I was saying, this inspiration came to me whilst eating and walking to my car. Which, you may think is weird, but cest la vie.</div>
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Whilst mid-mouthful I realised that I was so hungry, and wanted this item of food so badly that I wasn't 'scared' about eating it in public. Because you see, I often do get scared doing things like that, because I'm always scared that people are judging me.</div>
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It's like I can read into their minds and see them saying: 'Look, the fat girl is eating again'.</div>
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Which is crazy, because I'm sure I've barely even registered on their radar, and I know everyone is too busy worrying about what everyone else is doing; but I still get that fear. So I usually just end up eating it alone in my car.</div>
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As I said, totally crazy and slightly ridiculous. But also, life.</div>
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It then occurred to me that I can't be the only person who feels like this? I can't be the only person who feels 'The Fat Fear', right?</div>
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So with that in mind, I've written a list (soz 'bout the world's longest intro eva) about the things that give me 'The Fat Fear':</div>
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- Wondering if you're going to fit into a chair before you sit down, because let's face it, not all chairs are made equal, and not all chairs accommodate those with a large derriair. </div>
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- Then, if you do sit down, panicking that a) your thighs are hanging over the sides, along with your bum and b) the chair may break and collapse due to your weight, meaning you end up on the floor causing an almighty bang and potentiallly causing a small magnitude earthquake in the nearby area.<br />
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- Looking at a gap that is less than large and wondering if you'll be able to make it through or if the fire service are going to have to be called to set you free. </div>
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- Constantly wondering if people are judging you because you're eating - no matter what you're eating... 'cause if you're eating a salad it's like 'HA, why bother' and if you're eating anything else it's all 'someone give that heffa a salad.'</div>
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- Feeling awkward ordering a diet drink because even though you genuinely just prefer the taste of a diet drink compared to a full sugar one, people will be judging you and thinking, 'babe, like that'll make a difference when you've ordered an extra side of fries'.</div>
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- Walking into a clothing shop and feeling like people are judging you for being in there, 'cause lol, you too fat for those clothes hun!</div>
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- Then looking at an item of clothing in said shop and wondering if you're going to fit in it, I mean it says size 16 but is that actual size 16 or skinny chick shop size 16 'cause IDK...</div>
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- Going on a team activity event where you know you'll have to wear protective overalls or something similar and praying that it will somehow magically do up and there'll be a size big enough for you.</div>
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- Wearing a pair of high heels and putting every last bit of hope left in the world into the fact that the heel won't snap under your weight (and that you don't look like a pregnant duck).</div>
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- When you end up being the centre of attention and hadn't prepared for it, I mean give a girl a chance to breathe in and put her Bridget Jones pants on for goodness sake.</div>
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- Wearing something 'trendy' or 'cool' and just wanting to shout to everyone that you know you're not a fashion blogger, and you don't look like the fashion bloggers, but you just wanted to wear this item of clothing god damnit.</div>
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- When you <i>need </i>to go clothes shopping and wondering if anything in there will actually a) fit b) cover up the necessary areas and c) actually look nice.</div>
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- When you get invited to do something and think of every excuse not to go 'cause you just feel too fat.<br />
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Please let me know if I'm just crazy, or if you feel the fat fear, and what I've missed out of this list. </div>
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