Oops, where did the week go?

I can't believe it's been a week since I blogged last.  I've thought about it a lot but just haven't had the time or the inclination to sit and write how I feel about things.  I think I may have the January blues!  The weather (it's been chucking it down here), the amount of work I have to do, the decreasing speed of my weight loss this week and the fact that I'm really quite tired, really doesn't make for one happy bunny.

However, on the very positive front, I've lost another six guinea pigs i.e. another 6lbs since this time last week - taking my total to 12lb since the start of my smaller pants project.  Most of this has been on the Cambridge Weight Plan, the other 2lb was just cutting back after Christmas i.e. not trying to eat the contents of the fridge and the pantry in a day.  Why do we always stuff ourselves silly over Christmas? Hmm, I think I'll try not to this year!  That said, I may have to set a reminder on my phone for December not to trough like a starving piglet or I won't remember when we buy a big tin of Quality Street just in case someone calls over!

I think I'm enjoying this diet, but I'm not completely sure.  My appetite has certainly almost disappeared and I don't feel at all hungry.  This concerns me slightly as I wonder what's in the soups to make you feel full for most of the day.  I keep trying to tell myself that I'm only following this for a relatively short period i.e until I get to my goal weight and then I can introduce foods and drop some of the soups and porridges.  I've always been a follower of healthy eating, ensuring that we eat plenty of vegetables etc, so I'm feeling slightly at a loss without them.  I've actually started looking through some cook books for some satisfaction - dreaming about what I'll be able to eat (in moderation) when I actually get to the end of my journey.  My current favourite books are Bill's Basics and Jamie Oliver's 30 minute meals (although I doubt anyone can really create all of them in half an hour).

Well, the weekend beckons - no plans as such, just a long to-do list and a bit more food porn with Bill and Jamie.