wow ...I usually get an email to tell me if there is a reply to my posts which I have not had so I did not realise that all these were here. Thank you so much everyone, I am really touched by all your responses. I have had a bit of a think about 5 things.
1. This is not a diet. Its a different way of eating which I know I shall have to do for the rest of my life.
2. Do it for yourself and not because you just think you ought to or some one else thinks you should.
3 Be possitive. Tell yourself you can do it. Push those negative thoughts away. You dont need them.
4. Remind yourself why you want to lose weight and what the benefits are.
5. Try different recipes. So you dont get bored. (important one).
6. Have a wonderful friend (fine) and use this site for ideas and inspiration. You are not alone.
um i am getting into this..
7. Really acknowledge how much better you feel as you lose the weight and feel good about yourself.
I dont really miss puds as i make my own ice cream and moouse and have cream on them, what could be better.
The recipes on this way of eating are tasty and good i dont feel as though i am missing out. (Goulash, meatloaf, creamed cauliflower)
I hope that this is of help. I shall sort out a couple of pictures of myself and have a look on the success forum.
I have been having 20 carbs up to know. Not sure if i should increase daily carbs or I want to try sticking to 20 in the week and eating more at the weekend. Which is when I go out with friends. See how it goes.
Anyway thanks for your support let me know if I can help any of you. Take care Leigh