Back in February I decided to try
to lose weight (again). This is something that I have always found particularly
difficult because I suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – to help the side
effects you are meant to lose weight but being unable to lose weight is one of
the side effects. So it’s a vicious circle. For every 3 pounds a person without
PCOS loses a person with PCOS loses 1 pound and the fact that losing weight can be
such a slow process can mean the only thing I lose is interest.
February was a turning point for
me. I had spent some months after the wedding eating exactly what I wanted
because I had tried to maintain my weight before the wedding to make sure the
dress fit on the day. So afterwards I had a massive blow out (including a lot
of yummy left over wedding fruit cake). Anyway, after an unfortunate comment
from Mr Ball in January (he insists I took it the wrong way – so we must let
him off). I decided enough was enough and I was going to lose weight - for good!
So as detailed in February I read Run FatBitch Run and started running, well ish. Now the Grit Doctor probably wouldn’t
be impressed but I also decided to join Slimming World as a sort of two pronged
approach. This was because no matter how well intentioned I am, sometimes I am
just not in the mood to get out of bed and go for a run no matter how much my
brain calls me a fat bitch. So I decided my own interpretation of both plans
was required. I now ensure I walk for at least an hour a day and whilst I watch
TV I hula hoop stopping for a rest in the ad breaks. I told myself when I started Slimming World
to remember that it was going to be slow progress and that I had to ignore
other faster losers. I have to say I am pleasantly surprised with the results.
When I started the plan In Feb I was a 12-14 top and 14-16 bottom - I have lost
1st 5 pounds and am now a 10-12 top 12-14 bottom. I did lose motivation for a
while and realised that was because I was feeling deprived when I needn’t be.
On Slimming World you are entitled to 5-15 syns a day which can be used on
treats (chocolate, cake, crisps, whatever takes your fancy). Now Mr Ball will
come home and surprise me with a treat usually chocolate - meaning I’m less likely
to snack throughout the day.
I would like to say I feel better
in some way but I have been feeling bad with PCOS symptoms. I am going to have
a reflexology treatment and see if that will help so watch this
space. I don’t particularly feel much slimmer but I have received some
compliments so it must be working. I still have a stone to go until I reach my
target but I am sure I can do it. Unmarried Mrs Ball couldn’t but married Mrs
Ball definitely can lose the weight!
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