Hello fellow Losers!

I'm feeling very happy I have lost 7 pounds in two weeks as part of Stephh's 4th of July Challenge: thank you Stephh! It's helping me stay focused because I realise in the 'middle-earth' part of this weight loss journey, it could be very easy to get lost and find myself in trouble!

One thing I still find challenging is dealing with tiredness. I woke at 5am today in order to be at work early and as it's my busiest time of the year so many days will be like this. Previously at this time, I pile on the pounds because I'd be too tired to cook and therefore eat sugar-laden, salt-infused, fat-heavy foods.

Now, in order to maintain my better eating habits, I have to be organised and prepare the next day's meals in advance. Luckily, the freezer is full of prepared meals and I can certainly chop up a few salad vegetables so this is fine. However, how do I deal with the tired, child-like part of me who just wants chocolate to comfort herself with...?

The head space is a little off-key tonight and I am food obsessing. This is the first time since I was sleeved that I will face the summer months without comfort eating. I stopped eating sugar almost a year ago and although I did well pre-sleeve, I was substituting sugar for thick slices of bread with low-fat Peanut Butter and sugar-free jam! Still comfort eating!!!

So now, it's the real cold turkey and I know I will be fine: it just feels rough right now. Remedy: being here, writing it out, do my abs/squats, shower and blissful bed.....

A restful night's sleep to one and all...xx

Im not quite at middle earth but I totally get where you are coming from! Stay positive and strong. Best of luck to you!

Make yourself a treat and have Protein at the same time. I make my favorite frappuchino a la Starbucks. One of those venti Starbucks is about 450 calories and not good for me. I make a healthy one like this...8 ounces unsweetened almond milk, one scoop vanilla protein, one tbsp sf caramel syrup and ice...add a squirt of Folgers drops (like Mio but coffee) and blend. 150 calories and 30 g protein!!

If you wish to find more recipes look at The world according to eggface page, she has tons!

Thank you, ShrinkingPeach: Eggface is a fantastic blog site and I will use your recommendation. Xx

Im not quite at middle earth but I totally get where you are coming from! Stay positive and strong. Best of luck to you!

Thank you so much and the very same for you xx