Jenny Craig Wednesday Weight Update #11

My latest Jenny Craig video is up on my YouTube channel.  Today is the end of week 11 so one more week and I reach the end of my first 12 week program and I've enjoyed every bit of it.

I was still a little unwell towards the end of this week so I had to take it easy for a couple of days - something which I am finding difficult and annoying.  Now I've got more energy (even when I am sick) I want to be up and outside and I HATE laying around watching rubbish on TV.

I've dropped a nice amount of weight this week, despite having to rest for two days.  I've been better (but not perfect) at remembering to eat all of my food.  I'm slowly getting better.  I just need to remember to take breaks or at the very least, take my food to my desk and eat while I am working.

I'm finding that 99% of my clothes are too big so I will have to think about getting a few new bits to tide me over.  At this stage I don't want to go out and buy an entire new wardrobe because I am aiming to get a lot smaller than I am BUT I do need to get a few bits so that I don't look like I'm walking around wearing a tent!

As I mentioned in the video, I am really enjoying the whole Jenny Craig experience.  I couldn't imagine anything worse than having to go into a group environment each week and weigh in in front of a heap of other people I don't know.

I love how I have a one-on-one relationship with my consultant.  If I am having issues during the week, I can ring Tammy and have a quick chat over the phone, or have a good chat about stuff when I go in for my weekly appointment.  I've felt really comfortable with the weekly meetings.  I'm not embarrassed about getting on the scale and I really enjoy catching up with Tammy to discuss my progress.

I'll have the photos of my progress and some of the clothes I was sent very soon.  I just want to lose a little more weight around my tummy before I get in front of a camera :-)

I've linked Jenny Craig in the description bar below the video if you would like to go and check them out.  If you are thinking about joining a weight loss program, I couldn't recommend Jenny Craig highly enough.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Jenny Craig Wednesday Weight Update #9

It's Wednesday and that means it's Wednesday Weight Update #9 and my progress with Jenny Craig.

I had a great week this week.  I lost a nice amount of weight and I feel great.  I'm loving the exercise and being outside in the fresh air.

Unfortunately I am feeling unwell (germ-ridden husband contaminated me) and now I'm freaking out about not being able to exercise!  Not like me at all.  I am either one extreme or the other.  I won't exercise at all for months or I'll go flat out and start to panic when I can't do what I want.  Obviously being fit and healthy is the better option of the two!

Nothing earth shattering to report this week.  Everything is going well and I'm still really enjoying the food.  I find I am actually craving the muesli and other cereals that I previously wouldn't have touched.

I do think I'm going to do a bit of research into going either red meat free or vegetarian.  I don't eat a whole load of meat and I LOATHE touching it.  If I am preparing a meat dish at home I ask Kevin to cut up / prepare the meat so I don't have to touch it.

I've been quietly considering cutting out red meat altogether for a while and I do need to do my research so that I know what I would need to eat in place of the meat.  For instance I know your B12 levels can be affected when you cut out red meat but my body doesn't sustain B12 anyway so I figure it won't make much difference!

Anyway, I'm waffling so I'll end the post now.

I've linked Jenny Craig's website in the description box below the video, should you want to go and check them out.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Jenny Craig Wednesday Weight Update #8

My Jenny Craig Wednesday Weight Update is now life on my YouTube channel.

I thought I was going to have a truly terrible week this week, partly due to the fact that I injured my back and partly due to me not eating all my food.

BUT I lost weight - not a huge number - but I lost weight all the same and that's the goal!

I also did a massive purge and threw out / gave to the Salvation Army / am selling more than 50% of my clothes.  Most were way too big, some were just old and grotty and the rest were smaller sizes but out of style.

I felt great after clearing everything out but I managed to pull a muscle in my back quite badly.  That made me feel pretty sick from Saturday onwards and I lost my appetite.  I did however make sure I kept up with my walking.  

Exercise has been increased again and I'm loving getting out in the fresh air.  In fact if I don't go out I start to get antsy!

I'm still waiting on the parcel of clothes to arrive from the UK.  When it arrives I'll get the lookbook up on the blog.

I've linked Jenny Craig in the description bar of the video.  Go check them out if you're thinking about losing weight.  It's been a great experience and Tammy, my consultant, is just lovely. She's so encouraging and positive, even when I lose a small amount of weight, she makes me feel like I've achieved something great.

See you next week.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Jenny Craig Thursday Weight Update #7

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel.  It's a day late due to unforeseen circumstances but it's up!!

It's my Jenny Craig update and I'm so happy with how I am doing.  I've lost weight and I've upped my exercise.  Getting outside in the fresh air is making me feel amazing and I get to spend time with my husband and puppies.

The fresh air and exercise are doing us all good and even the dogs are losing weight!

Still loving the food and I'm finding I have more appetite after I've been outside.

I also got an opportunity to work with a plus size clothing brand and they've very kindly offered to send me a few pieces.  I've also purchased a few more (but we won't tell my husband that).  So when everything arrives I will do a little look book.

I've linked Jenny Craig's website in the description bar if you are interested in checking them out.  If you are thinking about losing weight and need a hand, I highly recommend Jenny Craig.  The experience so far has been an absolute pleasure.

Ohh and I had a guest interrupt me during the video, so everyone meet Poppy, my adventurous Toy Cavoodle.  This is the little rascal that I have to chase around because she bolts off while we're out walking!  All I need to do is find the nearest muddy puddle and she's in it.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Jenny Craig Wednesday Weight Update #6

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel.  Week 6 of my Jenny Craig program is now live.

I've had a great week and I feel like I'm finally out of my 'down in the dumps' mood.  I've been doing a lot more exercise and I'm finally feeling more energetic.  I think it's down to the extra exercise and getting out in the fresh air.

I did sneak a Cadbury Cream Egg this week, along with a few wedges on the weekend, but I tried to do the appropriate amount of exercise to work off the extra kilojoules.

I realistically have to start buying the right size in clothes and maybe only one or two items at a time.  I have a horrible habit of buying multiple colours if I really like something and now I'm stuck with six - YES SIX - tops in a size 22 and they're now too big.

I've got a photo comparison up on the video but I'll add it here too for those of you who prefer to read the blog.  The photo on the left was taken on day one of my Jenny Craig program and the photo on the right was taken this Sunday (3.4.16).

I can see a huge difference in my face - and there is a difference in my body, I just need to stop wearing tops one size too big.  I still feel very much like I need to hide any unsightly lumps and bumps.

As I said on the video, I'll endeavour to take some decent body shots this weekend. 

So I am having a really positive experience on the Jenny Craig program and I am absolutely over the moon about my weight-loss.  

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Jenny Craig | Wednesday Weight Update #5

My Wednesday Weight Update and progress with Jenny Craig is up on my YouTube channel.

Even though I was sorely tempted to stuff myself with Easter eggs over the long weekend, I managed to hold off.  I did however get an Easter Crunchy bunny and two bags of Cadbury Creme Eggs so lets see how long they last!!

I upped my exercise this week and added a couple of extra walks with Hubby and the pups and I actually felt more energetic after the walks than I have for ages!

We had a great long weekend and the dogs had a great time too.  Poppy in particular had heaps of fun running through every muddy puddle and she even managed to jump in the freezing, muddy creek!

Dirty dogs get bathed!

Couldn't help adding this pic. She's a little fluff ball after a bath.

We had a great weekend and I'm feeling rather chuffed that I didn't stuff my face with chocolate or over eat Easter food!  Loving the walking now the weather has cooled down a bit.

Hope you like the update video.

Dixie Girlxox

Jenny Craig Update | Down in the Dumps | Food Phobia?

J E N N Y   C R A I G  U P D A T E

If you watched my latest Jenny Craig YouTube videos you'll be up-to-date with my weight loss and measurements.  You'll also know I've been struggling to eat everything on my menu each week.

I've been doing great in terms of dropping kilos but for some reason the last couple of weeks have been a real struggle in terms of how I am feeling about myself.  I've been feeling really flat and down in the dumps and I have no real idea why.  I think it may be to do with not fitting into clothes I want to wear and being too small to fit into what I was wearing a month ago.

Don't get me wrong.  Not fitting into the clothes I was wearing a month ago is a great achievement but I just feel like I am either wearing tents or sometime too tight and therefore I feel incredibly uncomfortable.

In terms of my actual weight-loss, after four weeks I am now down 7 kilos (15.43bls).  I'm also a dress size smaller.  I've technically gone from a 22 to a 20.  I can easily fit into an 18 in some things but I am still not at the point where I am comfortable having my 'bits that stick out' being visible to everybody else.

M E A S U R E M E N T S

At my first consultation with Tammy at Jenny Craig I had my measurements taken and at the four week mark they were taken again.

Here are my results:

Arms: No loss

Bust: 5.5cm lost

Under Bust: 0.5cm lost

Waist: 6cm lost

Abdomen: 6cm lost

Hips: 5cm lost

Thighs: 4cm lost

I'm very very happy with the loss of centimetres.  I really notice it around my middle section and my bras are now a little on the sloppy side.  I also went and ordered a whole bunch of tops online from Target and out of habit I got a size 22 in all of them.  I tried them on on Wednesday before going to Jenny Craig for my weigh-in and my husband basically said they looked ridiculous and took me back to Target to get a smaller size!! 

The other thing I am struggling with is food itself.  I'm really enjoying the food from Jenny Craig but I am struggling to eat everything and I've almost developed a phobia of eating.  I've been trying to figure  out what's actually going on in my head and I think it's a fear of over-eating now that I have lost a nice amount of weight.

I'm feeling very full and really finding it a challenge to eat all my meals but I'm also freaking out slightly that if I eat all of them I will gain the weight that I've lost.  I realise when I am thinking logically that this is completely ridiculous and that I am eating a balanced diet created to help me shed the kilos.  But in my irrational mind, I am freaking out that if I eat six meals a day I am going to gain weight rather than lose it.

I take a long time to actually commit to something because I am lazy and it's easier not to do it, but when I finally get off my behind and actually start doing something, I can be a little obsessive.

My goals for the coming weeks are to set alarms (which I am already doing) so that I remember to eat each meal.  Also to NOT freak out when I do eat the meals.  I will lose the weight if I eat the menu that's been provided.

E X E R C I S E

Something I dislike and would rather not do but again, once I commit I can be a little obsessive.  I bought myself a nice new pair of Nike runners.  Who doesn't like new exercise gear?  I always feel better if I'm wearing something nice to exercise in.  

These are actually mens runners.  I have HUGE feet.  

The details are below in case you are interested in something similar.

As for actual workout gear - I need new stuff desperately.  I'm looking into that this week!  Most of the stuff I have is too big and too old.  If I buy anything I'll do a post about it.

So here's my post-workout sweaty selfie.  I don't feel like I've actually worked out properly unless I am dripping in sweat.  Definitely hot and sweaty in this photo.

With that, I am going to end this post before it turns into an essay.  I'll catch you in a few days time.  Ohhh and if anyone has recommendations for workout clothes for larger (size 20) ladies, please let me know.  Much appreciated.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox 

Jenny Craig Wednesday Weight Update #4

Week four of my Jenny Craig Wednesday Weight Update is up on my YouTube channel.

I had a great week in terms of weight-loss. I also had my measurements taken and I was super happy with the results.

Still struggling to eat all the food but I am going to make an extra effort this week.  I'm also going to try and up my exercise to see if I can give myself a bit more energy.

I've dropped a dress size, which is great.  Another three dress sizes and I will be at a dress size where I am happy and I can't wait!

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox