tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post5421704105338793260..comments2024-03-14T08:01:40.216+00:00Comments on Odd Socks and Pretty Frocks: It's That Time Of Year...Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11337968500120821387noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-6165647908645144512011-01-11T21:22:10.625+00:002011-01-11T21:22:10.625+00:00Fab post, v motivating. I'm not overweight as...Fab post, v motivating. I'm not overweight as such but I do eat far too much sugar/junk in general. I did stop once before but this year I'm really gonna go for it, thanks! :)Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873895703631876934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-56423673915617832862011-01-10T22:37:55.759+00:002011-01-10T22:37:55.759+00:00Great post - and I need all the motivation I can g...Great post - and I need all the motivation I can get! I did it once, and now I can't get it back. Do think exercise is the key though! <br /><br />Plus, I really kind of hate Mccutcheon. What does she DO?Sarah - essbeeveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283498551694132985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-31299176167409947792011-01-10T14:58:16.537+00:002011-01-10T14:58:16.537+00:00Could not agree with you more. I started to read t...Could not agree with you more. I started to read this post thinking to myself "Ah yes I'll say I agree with that one...and that one...oh yeah definitely that one." and realised pretty soon that my comment would be of a ridiculous length.<br /><br />You are absolutely bang on. Especially about getting to grips with yourself and kidding yourself about what you're consuming, I was exactly the same and I know someone who is in total denial about just how much they eat. It's scarily easy to convince yourself that everything's fine.The Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550480429586819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-86652727917451775772011-01-09T20:33:44.253+00:002011-01-09T20:33:44.253+00:00Great tips. I started to lose a little weight befo...Great tips. I started to lose a little weight before Christmas, not because I'm particularly unhappy with my size, more because I was so ridiculously unfit. I went to the gym once a week and stopped snacking at work. These small changes made a great difference, but then it was Christmas and I firmly believe that diets at Christmas are sacrilegious. So now I'm back on it... it's going slowly but I know I'll soon be fitter again!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08259035905722772057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-64835114024759833342011-01-09T19:29:01.599+00:002011-01-09T19:29:01.599+00:00Great tips, Alex. Liked the one about willpower - ...Great tips, Alex. Liked the one about willpower - so important, after all you can only do it for yourself. xxWeShophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338048565610118057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-26625482648915426192011-01-09T19:03:43.081+00:002011-01-09T19:03:43.081+00:00This is both sensible and encouraging advice. I to...This is both sensible and encouraging advice. I too am fed up off seeing and hearing about diets, gyms and fitness videos, the doom that is January!<br /><br />I think I would like to be able to cut down a little bit, the snacking part is probably the worst thing for me xAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276217187016872792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-26063661329559407392011-01-09T18:18:17.036+00:002011-01-09T18:18:17.036+00:00This post is spot on, I couldnt of said it better ...This post is spot on, I couldnt of said it better myself. Thanks so much for sharing! I loved reading this! <br /><br />Im so sick of magazines EVERYWHERE screaming weight loss,weight loss, weight loss!! Get over it already!!kate maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608185097575806348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-77717300870647586912011-01-09T15:34:14.275+00:002011-01-09T15:34:14.275+00:00It is thoroughly depressing the amount it is ramme...It is thoroughly depressing the amount it is rammed down our throats in Jan! And it always seems to be about the quick fix.<br /><br />I like your take on it. Very sensible and can be maintained. I totally agree with treating yourself as well, it's easier to continue if you're not just depriving yourself.<br /><br />xgiddynicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11229922979218643607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-28663430190461140442011-01-09T00:30:27.463+00:002011-01-09T00:30:27.463+00:00Dear Alex, you have a brilliant attitude.
People ...Dear Alex, you have a brilliant attitude.<br /><br />People should learn to be happy with themselves and not aim for something unnatainable. You can only change your natural body shape so much.<br /><br />I have no problem with myself but I haven't watched what I've eaten for ages, especially over Christmas so I currently look a bit pregnant. I will cut down on rubbish and definitely give the Wii step programme a go. I like the idea I can watch TV at the same time!<br /><br />All these faddy things and there is one simple rule to lose weight - eat less and exercise more!!<br /><br />Hope you're having a lovely weekend xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-72751597890797241172011-01-09T00:07:11.805+00:002011-01-09T00:07:11.805+00:00Thanks for this post. I just found your blog recen...Thanks for this post. I just found your blog recently and hadn't realised how much weight you had lost. I am just beginning my efforts to lose the 20kg I've gained over the last few years. It was very inspiring to read this!Caithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097756770263842877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-8068182487231515592011-01-08T19:28:44.480+00:002011-01-08T19:28:44.480+00:00Hey Alex
Ace post. I think I may bookmark your we...Hey Alex<br /><br />Ace post. I think I may bookmark your weight loss posts and read them for inspiration from time to time. Your approach is just so simple and sensible and completely lacking in bullshit and I love it.<br /><br />And, yes, I too would like to drown MM in yoghurt. I saw an ad for Kerry Katona's workout DVD. Weirdly there was no mention of the possibility that she lost the weight by ingesting only crack or the fact that she looks like a haggard wench now, but that's by the by. <br /><br />Thanks for a great post xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018752871250031380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-82904674028250680972011-01-08T19:08:33.271+00:002011-01-08T19:08:33.271+00:00I am loving this post!
I am in need of shedding ...I am loving this post! <br /><br />I am in need of shedding a few stone, not because the adverts tell me so, but because I know what size is right for my body and this isn't it! I lost alot of weight a few years back by doing all the things you have listed. I only put the weight back on because I started working in an office. Lots of sweets, boredom and buses to work are to blame. Feeling a bit more inspired now however! Thankfully I also have a supportive boyf who has pointed out specific items in Topshop he will buy me when I hit specific targets! Repeat: Pretty shoes are tastier than cake....<br /><br />Well done on your sensible weight loss over the years, you should be very proud! :) xx<br /><br />http://cateycate.blogspot.com/Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719235668266946596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-12928671751964989772011-01-08T18:57:53.503+00:002011-01-08T18:57:53.503+00:00BRILLIANT POST ALEX! :)
I'm just starting a d...BRILLIANT POST ALEX! :)<br /><br />I'm just starting a diet and although all what you said was common sense it's good to be reminded and everything you said is so true, plus I'm so bored of all the adverts too!<br /><br />Well done on your weightloss too, you look fantastic! :)<br /><br />Happy New Year Hun! xxxVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883934945493227846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-7379210110606649132011-01-08T18:10:17.228+00:002011-01-08T18:10:17.228+00:00Hi Alex,
Thank you so much for this post... :)
Y...Hi Alex,<br /><br />Thank you so much for this post... :)<br /><br />You have done a great job, and are well qualified to give some tips out :)<br /><br />I started on tuesday, and although have slipped a few times (an open bag of sweeties is too much of a temptation)<br /><br />but I'm not throwing the towel in, just carrying on.<br /><br />I'm lucky to ave a friend joined the gym with me, 2 sessions down, 1 booked for tomorrow so we're off to a good start.<br /><br />Would love some moral support if your offering, I felt inspired by your journy, and seeing someone do it for real make such a lot of difference.<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />xxFeeneyFooFoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333038940601359941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-78763288654047702832011-01-08T17:58:00.415+00:002011-01-08T17:58:00.415+00:00Fabulous tips Alex,
I've long admired your sen...Fabulous tips Alex,<br />I've long admired your sensible and healthy attitude to weight loss.<br /><br /><br />All the diet ads, and celebs can fuck right off.<br /><br />xxdaisychainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868046557771529750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-58702569236488970982011-01-08T17:51:43.231+00:002011-01-08T17:51:43.231+00:00These sound like very wise tips Alex. I am so than...These sound like very wise tips Alex. I am so thankful that I've never had to worry about dieting, I'd be completely useless at it. xtopchelseagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184553018734994467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-84136515537927918402011-01-08T17:16:53.658+00:002011-01-08T17:16:53.658+00:00Well said Alex!
xoxoxWell said Alex!<br /><br />xoxoxCosmichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914679393048652782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-89278804491716568602011-01-08T17:16:36.941+00:002011-01-08T17:16:36.941+00:00Very wise words here. I lost over a stone in 2009 ...Very wise words here. I lost over a stone in 2009 and it was easier than I thought. The tip about swapping things is a good one - I started having low fat Philadelphia on ryvita instead of a cheese sandwich for lunch, or some couscous and roast veggies instead of pasta and sauce, just being aware of how many calories are in your choices really makes a difference.<br /><br />But yeah, I'm sick of the sight of Tummy-Loving Martine too!Lucy in the Cloudshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12950976124841220605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-37470416281397780412011-01-08T16:55:43.149+00:002011-01-08T16:55:43.149+00:00I did have a passing fantasy that the polly-perfec...I did have a passing fantasy that the polly-perfect Matine drowned in a vat of yogurt - but it was a healthy low fat yogurt!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000027853260104521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-83744659780836889752011-01-08T16:29:45.237+00:002011-01-08T16:29:45.237+00:00If ever there was someone who is qualified to give...If ever there was someone who is qualified to give out sensible weightloss advice then it's definately you, Alex.<br />You are a real inspiration. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-85490953387014306292011-01-08T16:23:19.959+00:002011-01-08T16:23:19.959+00:00Thanks for this post Alex, it's really useful ...Thanks for this post Alex, it's really useful to see how others coped with it. As someone who has 'dieted' on and off for over 25 years now (since I was 12!)I know what to do, and like you say it's so simple, eat less and eat the right stuff and excercise more, but it's the willpower thing with me. I do great for a few weeks then it just dwindles away, I need to get my head in gear to crack this!<br />Kandi xKandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765946096687063480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-89659556479941315112011-01-08T15:44:04.894+00:002011-01-08T15:44:04.894+00:00I wondered when you were going to get around to th...I wondered when you were going to get around to the exercising part! Last year I decided that I wanted to lose a little bit of weight, so I started swimming 2-3 times a week, then later joined a gym and switched from swimming to the gym. I preferred the gym, but I had a motivation problem. It was fine when the gym was on my way home from work, but when I changed jobs I stopped going. Luckily at around that time I got my bike, so I ride my bike around these days instead. Riding my bike is my favourite form of exercise, and because I ride it to and from work/the shops anyway, going the long way home isn't a big deal and doesn't take any extra effort or special clothes. <br /><br />Another added bonus of exercising isn't just the exercise itself, I found that if I had exercised that day when I got home I didn't want to stuff my face and undo all my hard work. So it encouraged me to eat better too. <br /><br />I can't say I've ever felt like I HAD to lose weight, and I've never lost a lot, just 10 lbs. last year. But that's how I did it, and now I keep my weight steady, so if anyone is looking to lose a little bit of weight like me I'd recommend finding a physical activity that you enjoy.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011168393700322108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-84564926199936830422011-01-08T13:09:24.077+00:002011-01-08T13:09:24.077+00:00I hate the assumption that we all want to lose wei...I hate the assumption that we all want to lose weight and get fitter- I am what I am, and I've had enough of trying to be anything else. I know I'm exercising enough because I'm following a military PT programme, and I eat pretty much as I like so long as I've had at 6 portions of fresh per day. So sick of advertising making me feel bad that actually my BMI is over 25 and being a size 10-12 is bad?! WTF when did that become unhealthy or "fat"? <br /><br />Nicely put on your tips too, nice to see an advocate of long term changes and sensible living! <br /><br />Hope you're feeling better.Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02335800508984559122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-56327852365690777742011-01-08T12:41:57.255+00:002011-01-08T12:41:57.255+00:00Have you read the Dietgirl blog at all? I went to ...Have you read the Dietgirl blog at all? I went to school with Shauna and she is lovely, her blog is full of excellent, honest tip and she also brought out a book (more an autobiography really) as few years ago. It is an excellent read and very funny too.<br /><br />http://www.dietgirl.org/<br /><br />I don't calorie count but I try to have a sensible routine. I have fruit for breakfast, make my own salad for lunch, then have something with plenty of veg for dinner (with nuts and dried fruits for snacks). Then at the weekend I give myself time off so I don't get too bored with the whole thing. <br /><br />Re: dressing like an Edwardian. I don't know what your shirt looks like, but I suspect you could wear it with an a-line midi skirt in either black or tweed or a dark block colour. Then pair with knee high heeled boots and put your hair half back - up would be too formal but I think for that look it does need to be set back a little. Like Bobbie in the Railway Children but without the poufiness. And a midi skirt I think would be your best bet as a maxi would seem too costumey, but anything above the knee might be too short. Heeled boots will smarten it up and make it more modern. Then you could wear it with a satchel or a Kelly-style bag. Do you think that helps? xxPenny Dreadful Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658769790784076024noreply@blogger.com