Day 53 - How Sunday's Should Be

Talk about perfect!

The morning spent catching up on tv shows I'd recorded (the majority being repeats of One Tree Hill...yes I'm slow to get on the band wagon!) followed by an evening with my family and Dan reading the papers and generally just relaxing!

The diet is BACK ON properly as of today, and so last night decided to indulge in one last treat... I know I really shouldn't of but could you refuse this?

Thought not.

:)

Day 52 - A&E Visit

Well yesterday didn't turn out as expected!

All day Friday I had been suffering with strong heart palpatations and shortness of breath, and so when I woke up yesterday morning still feeling the same, I phoned the doctor to see what he would advise. I'd never suffered with heart palpatations for this length of time before, and so thought it best to get it checked out.

The doctor advised me to go to A&E have an ECG test to see if there were any problems. Luckily after the ECG test, and various blood pressure tests, I was advised nothing was showing on the tests, and that it was more than likely down to working myself up too much. I had had a very stressful week, and so think this played a strong part in me feeling that way.

The doctor advised me to take it slow over the next couple of days, so that is what I shall do. Having heart palpatations is a horrible feeling, and I feel for anyone who suffers with them regularly. I still have them at the moment, but they are nowhere near as strong as they were. Not the way I wanted to spend my Saturday!

So, that is why there was no weigh in blogpost yesterday. I spent my day with the family, and went for a stroll down to a local village fayre where we played tombola, and chatted with people we hadn't seen in a long time. It was the distraction I needed.

Because of this, the last few days, I've not really concentrated on what I was eating or even thinking about if it was good or bad for me. But that changes now. The diet is back on, and properly. I have just ordered our groceries online, to stop me from impulse buying and going down that dreaded chocolate and sweets isle... and I have made sure to order plently of fruit and vegetables.

Today I will mostly be catching up on some TV programmes, and going to a BBQ at my parents. More distractions!!

Hope you are all having a good weekend!

Ellie x

Day 51 - Week 7 Weigh In

Sorry for the lack of posting yesterday. It was quite the manic day, all will be explained in my next post!

Weight and measurements wise there were no changes. I'm not surprised after my complete lack of exercise and some of the foods I consumed. Slap on the wrist to me!

I am back ON track now and WILL lose that 1.5lbs this week!

Ellie x

Day 50 - Royal Visit

Well guys, yesterday was a very special day! I think the pictures do more justice than me harping on about it... so sit back and enjoy the snaps...

The weather was gorgeous all day, we were so lucky! However, after a few days weeks of rain, I was not expecting sun, therefore did return home with a red glow... not attractive! I am normally so religious about putting suncream on whenever the sun makes an apperance, but it just did not cross my mind after so many days of rain. Bad Ellie!

The 'main stage' as it were, where local school children, brass bands and orchestras performed. As we arrived a brass band were playing on stage, it was such an amazing atomosphere!

My gorgeous niece getting into the Jubilee festivites!

Start of the Pagent. Hundreds of school children and local charities/companies took place in the pagent which was all viewed by HRH and Prince Phillip. It was a very special moment, and I am glad I was there to experience it myself.

This float above is made out of real, fresh flowers, by a local florist. How amazing is it?!

And the lady herself... she looked absoloutly amazing, and so did Prince Phillip. I am so lucky to have seen them, and will always remember the day! (Damn hand almost getting in my way!)

... I cracked.

After such a long day on my feet, I was NOT in the mood to cook. I didn't even attempt to resist when the other half suggested it. I cannot even remember the last time I had a dominos pizza, so that makes it okay, right?!

Hope you have enjoyed my snaps!

Weigh in tomorrow... eeek!

Ellie x

Day 49 - Friends and Food

Me again!

So today was manic. Crazy manic, but in a good way! (all I can say...for now. Sorry!)

We went to our friends for tea this evening and it was so nice to catch up with loved ones, and enjoy some home cooked food! We ate bacon pasta bake with salad, it was so tasty! The cheese on top of the bake probably wasn't the best, but all other ingredients were, including the 0% fat free salad dressing!

I am yet to let friends and fam know about me blog, I guess I see this blog as a diary and would cringe at the thought of someone I know reading it? I'm sure I will change my mind over time, I'm still getting to learn the ropes! So I didn't take any pictures of the food as our friends would've been very confused as to why I was snapping away at the grub instead of digging in...

What would you do if you started to right a blog? Would you let friends and family know from the beginning or would you see how successful you are without them knowing? I hope I'm not the only one thinking the way I do! :)

Keep watch out for tomorrows blog, it's going to be a good one! I am off to see the Queen! No really, I am! :)

Ellie xx