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Hi folks, returning Rockstar Jackie here.

Not been around for ages it seems, and have sadly completely lost my way re dieting. The job - fab as it is - takes up so much of my time and I appear to have fallen into the ‘work hard, play hard’ ethic. Too much rich/junk/inappropriate food and too many evenings spent (thoroughly enjoying) supping beer have taken their toll. I’m strangely not that concerned about the situation - it’s happened and it’s just not worth beating myself up over it. I thought joining ‘the longest loser’ group may kickstart my efforts/attitute but alas, no. Hey ho.

Will make a determined effort to get more active on the forums/blogs as you guys really keep my spirits up.

Rock on!

“And so it’s my assumption, I’m really up the junction”…. na na na na na - na na na na na na  etc etc

It was only a matter of time before this huge Squeeze fan slipped in one of their song titles!

Yes folks, had another who cares week. The fabulous Rockstars were the biggest losers overall anyway (yay!) - with or without my help/hindrance.

In a dramatic I CAN DO THIS mood I’ve joined challenges galore and expect - nay, KNOW - I will succeed!

Watch this space….

Greetings from the pathetic Rockstar who is, once again, one pound heavier than when she started this ‘journey’. I’m absolutely disgusted with myself as this group provides so much support and if I’d knuckled down from day one I’d be laughing by now. Instead I’m frantically scrabbling through my ‘larger size’ items every morning and reverting to my former slobby self. I’ll be 47 on June 20th and Paul’s invited some friends round to celebrate the following evening. The last thing I want is for anyone to say “You look well” (ie fat, but too polite to say). I’ve put 14 or so pounds on since a lot of them last saw me so they’re bound to notice.

Do I feel sorry for myself? YOU BET! - but know it’s my own fault and I’m the only one who can turn it around. I bought a diet book for a bargain £1 in Eastbourne today so hope that may inspire me. Cruised around the shops with daughter Megan which was fabulous as my full-time London job means I don’t see nearly enough of my kids.

Hopefully my next blog will be more upbeat…. fingers crossed!

Hi Rockstars et al!

Don’t know what’s gone so horribly wrong - have been off work since last Friday which SHOULD be a woo-hoo situation but has actually been a ‘couldn’t give a stuff about anything’ time. WHY?? Was doing so well then for no apparent reason lost all incentive and seriously considered (not for the first time) giving it all up as a bad job.

Feel I’m letting myself and you guys & gals down with my general lethargy but just can’t seem to shake myself out of it. AARRGGHH!!! Back to work tomorrow so am hoping to make a fresh start asap.

This Rockstar is ‘between gigs’ at the mo

WellHellooo!

Not sure whether it’s the dangerously high levels of caffeine-filled coffee I’ve been drinking or the fact that I’m really throwing myself into blogging/forums/challenges etc but I’m STILL on a real high …. on a MONDAY? Bizarre.

The end is in sight re the re-wiring of the house, and the electrician I’ve not been best of buddies with is giving our son Craig some work with him which MAY (fingers crossed) lead to something more permanent. He’s been studying Electrical Installation at college but can’t get an apprenticeship for love nor money. Life can be SO tough - and our fabulous(?!) Government keep saying they want more youngsters to train as plumbers/electricians/carpenters etc. Ggrrhh!!

Diet going well but need to step up the exercise side of things.

Let’s get physical as Olivia would say!!!

Rock on y’all

Haven’t had the chance to blog for nearly a week - I can read messages/boosters/blogs etc from my work computer but more often than not it won’t let me send anything.

Have FINALLY got my motivation/willpower/enthusiasm back after coming dangerously close to giving up. Reading buddies’ good and not so good blogs makes me realise we’re only human and do get these setbacks from time to time.

My football/soccer team DIDN’T make the final so that added to my gloom. Had a few lousy days at work too but somehow I’ve got back to my starting weight (after a one pound GAIN!) and am raring to go.

The re-wiring of the house STILL isn’t finished, and Paul agrees (finally) that he’s got to have a word - or two - with our electrician. The time he’s taking is totally unacceptable… he knows I’ve had enough but thinks Paul’s still on his side - boy is HE in for a shock when (if?) he turns up tomorrow!!

GO ROCKSTARS!

Yes it’s happened! I’ve been threatening to post a photo of myself on my profile but never managed it… until now. The pic was taken of me and daughter Megan after my football/soccer team won 5-0 last week so I was VERY happy at the time! My 18 year old son Liam took the photo on his camera and finally emailed it to me. STILL I couldn’t upload it (you’d never believe I’m a data inputter and on the computer all day) so Megan (age 11) just did it for me.

Had a disasterous week dieting wise. My fault - I’ve been eating and drinking far too much and lo and behold I’d put two pounds on and am now a pound heavier than when I joined BuddySlim! Pathetic. My team - Crystal Palace - lost yesterday so hubby Paul and I went to our local pub and got trollied on lager. Very sensible… NOT.

MUST try and get back in the groove as from tomorrow but I’m finding it SO hard - if it wasn’t for my buddies I’d have given up already.

Love n hugs

Jackie x

Well, guess what? My team won 5-0 which was fabulous but I’ve been celebrating ever since! Finding it very hard to get back on track so will be throwing myself into blogging, reading/commenting on other buddies posts, forums etc to get that motivation back. I WILL SUCCEED!!!

Let’s do it! x

Disappointing week - dieting really hard and only have a 1 pound loss to show for it. Was a bit down initially but as I explained to Lara it’s better than no loss or putting weight on!

Have little chance of being good this weekend - my football (soccer) team - Crystal Palace - have a HUGE game tomorrow. Basically, if we win we’re in the play offs for the Premier League, the main Division where all the huge teams like Manchester United/Chelsea etc play. This means lots of pre/post socialising and unlike Josh I’ll find it nigh on impossible to drink water while everyone around me drinks beer etc!

Will be wearing trainers all weekend. Not a smart look but I wore my killer red Rockstar heels to work yesterday and my tootsies are STILL sore!! All in the name of fashion - the only thing I’ll have in common with Victoria Beckham will be the attractive bunions!!

Good luck to us all this weekend… let’s rock around the clock! x

Well, it’s Saturday morning and I’m DETERMINED to succeed this time. Had a healthy breakfast - cereal and an apple - and am counting my points on the Weight Watchers system again.

Printed the couch to 5k programme yesterday… it looks good but whether I’ll have the nerve to go out there and face real people (!) is another thing. I have lots of exercise equipment, videos/DVD’s etc so will try really hard to do SOME form of exercise every day.

My booster notes from yesterday have really helped… this website is FAB!!

Rock on y’all…