Ellie’s VLCD Blog – Day 1
Ellie’s VLCD Blog – Day 1
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for joining me on my first day of my New You Journey. I really hope by blogging my journey it will help me stay more accountable and give me that push that I need. I also really want to help you guys on your journeys, lets all work together and support each other on our way to our ultimate goal. I cannot tell you how excited I am to reach it, I have had so many false starts but this time I AM going to do it and I am going to work really hard to achieve it. My big sister is getting married in July which I am her bridesmaid and uber excited about. It excites me that by then I will have a new me and I will be well on my way to the person I want to become. BRING IT ON!!!
I am sailed through my Day 1 just fine thankfully, it was a busy Monday in the New You office which made it that little bit easier. I had a hazelnut shake in the morning, tomato soup in the afternoon, once I got home from work I had a vanilla shake and then a hazelnut bar just before bed time.  I did manage 4 litres of water and I really looking forward to having clearer skin. 🙂
As you can see from my video below I have all of my weeks worth of products ready, I have ice lolly moulds in the freezer ready for my hunger pangs, my fridge is completely filled with water bottles, I have my before photos taken (as seen below) and my measurements recorded. I feel really prepared this time, I think by being prepared it helps you stay focused and more determined.
I thought I would be a little braver than usual and I have posted my before photos… I am sooooo excited to see the changes!
EXCITED … BRING IT ON!!
If anyone else is just starting I would love to hear from you…. Good Luck on your Day 1 and bring on Tomorrow 🙂
Good on you Ellie!!! You are so lovely and I wish you all the best on your journey!!! Really looking forward to watching you transform into a beautiful butterfly!!!
Well as you know I’ve already been here and lost 6.5 stone but I’m back after Xmas break to shift the last bit – I have created a new goal so I’m starting at 11 stone 4.4 lbs and want to reach 9 stone 7lbs
It’s great to have you doing this with us and we are all going to support one another!!!
Whoop whoop, so exciting x
Keep up all your hard work x
Kate your are one of the main inspirations that I have…. You have came sooooo far and I am so excited to join you! Thank you sooooo much 🙂 xxxxx
WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO <3 Great video Ellie!!!!! 🙂 im so excited to follow your journey!!!! Thank you for sharing it with us all!!!!!! xxxxxxx
Awww I am sooooo excited Thank you Lisa 🙂 BRING IT ON!!! xxxxxx
WooHoo! Well Done Ellie!! Fab video and amazingly motivational and exciting blog. You’re a superstar and as we all know you are already beautiful inside and outside 🙂 You are sooooo going to rock this.
It’s so exciting to have you joining us.
You are going to be the most beautiful, happy, confident bridesmaid EVER EVER for your big sis!
Love ya heeps!
😀 xxx <3 <3
AWWWWWH Thank you Sarah this was such a pleasure to read… You near had me crying reading this and I don’t cry.. All you guys really inspire me and I love that I am joining you all. You are so lovely and Thank you soooo much for your support 🙂 xxx
Awwww lovely post xxx Very touching!! xxx
Hi Ellie,
Brilliant to watch your blog , I cant wait to see your transformation .
We all believe in you & thank you for everything you do for New You . I know the Motivation Mondays and all the videos with Grant made a big difference during my Journey with New You . I wish you every success , You will smash this BOOM xx
GO ELLIE !!!!!!!!
Thank you Oonagh 🙂 Its all you guys that make me LOVE LOVE LOVE my job and its such a pleasure to be joining in with you all 🙂 xoxox
Woohoo 🙂 Ellie you are super cool for doing this!!! So proud of you xxx
well done ellie best of luck on your new you journey proud to be doing it along side you x
AWh Thank you Pauline… I am super excited for all of us and I know that 2014 can be our year 🙂 xx
Fab video, fair play to you, Ellie!! Looking forward to reading your blog, it will be great to see someone having the same ups and downs as us all and knowing we are all in the same boat. I was bridesmaid for my best mate last November and that was my reason for starting this plan. I lost 1.5 stone in the weeks running up to the wedding and had to change my dress for a smaller size so it’s a great motivator!! Good luck Ellie!! 🙂 x
Thank You 🙂 My dress is ordered so I am hoping for it to be taken in a few sizes by July 🙂 BRING IT ON!!! xox
Good luck Ellie. Just waiting on my order to start. Not sure how i will get on with the milkshakes. Im not a huge fan but determined to lose the weight. Hopefully start on friday as im off the wkend and get off on a good start. Xx
Just do what suits you best Susan… The shakes are my life saver 🙂 If you are better at meals or soups take more of them… You can work it 🙂 Good Luck and keep me updated 🙂 xox Thank you xox
Goooo Ellie!!!!! can’t wait to get started with you in a few weeks and we can be super skinny bridesmaids together!!!
Yayyy we sure can Kim …. Thank you 🙂 xox
WOooohoooOO xxx
Great first video for your own New You journey :). Slim, beautiful bridesmaid already on her way!
So brave to weigh in publicly 🙂
Will be following along, got more to lose but it will be gone this year!
Thank you Alison that means alot… We can make 2014 our year 🙂 xx
Ellie you are going to achieve your goal no problems. Can HEAR the positivity in your voice. So glad to be sharing your journey with you. You know what to do Elle and we’re all here to support you as YOU have supported US. I’ve relied on the wafers this first week but if they help have them, next week wean off them lol…thats my plan. Going well so far day 6…WHOO HOO ….GO US. 😀 😀 😀 xxx
Thank you sooo much Anne for all your support… I always love to hear from you 🙂 We are goin to make 2014 OUR year 🙂 xox
Go Anne!! 2014 is going to be a great year for you, Ellie, and all our amazing secret slimmers xxx
Ellie you are one of the loveliest people I have had the opportunity to chat to at New You and I am delighted that we are taking this journey together, I know you will do it and as a group we can all be there to support each other.
I’m loving the idea of your blog and I will be checking in to see how your getting on and to support you, just as much as I will gain support from you.
Good luck Ellie and counting down the days until next Monday’s weigh in!
Love Shell x x x x
Thank you Shell… YES we are ALL in this together… Thank you soooo much!!! BRING IT ON!!! xxx
Good luck Ellie I know you are going to smash this! 🙂
Thank you… I just pity you in the next 2-3 days listening to me moan in the office haha 🙂
Good luck on your journey Ellie, you sound very determined and the wedding will be huge motivation. I was meant to start yesterday but can’t until next Monday as I will be in the hospital with my little boy during the week he is having eye surgery so no point in setting myself up to fail so next Monday I will join you…. You will be so delighted at the wedding in July that you started your journey now, i know how good I felt at Xmas and like you I’m only five foot one so no hiding any weight lol..new can do this xxx
Us wee shorties… Im 5ft sweet FA 🙂 lol xxx Hope all goes well with your son Karen. xxx
Thanks Julie ann, it’s a quick procedure but still full anastetic so still a worry as he is only 3.. A lot of up and down to Dublin all week before and after it so knew it was best to start back next Monday. Yep no height here at all lol makes it harder to hide it, sure good goods come in small parcels and all that lol hope the preg going well and your not in too much pain with the spd,, your on the final straight now xxx
Thank you Karen…. I have enjoyed so much watching your journey and I am happy I will be doing along side you also 🙂 I hope all goes well with your son and I look forward to you joining us 🙂 xx
Keep the pic in your mind of how you want to look at that wedding in July, it will keep you going on the days that you struggle.. Iv no doubt you will smash this .., eh no WE will smash this, xx
Good luck Ellie. You are in the right job to get every support! We are all behind you.
I am starting next Monday so will need your support and everyone else’s.
Look forward to your blogs and photos. Happy, healthy and skinny new year.
x
Good Luck Lesley xxx
WOOHOOO… bring on Monday 🙂 Thank you Lesley… We will all do this together xox
Way to go Ellie- whoop whoop!! 🙂 You are a brave lady sharing your journey, what great incentive to keep yourself on track and us- thank you. Good luck on your journey, I am sure you will smash it. With you all the way…
I have lost 2 stone 7 pounds on the plan so far and WILL reach my goal this year!! 🙂 I have about 4 stone more to loose- eek, but i know I can do it.This plan is amazing and the support from you and the rest of the New You Team, plus the wonderful secret slimmers is AWESOME.
2014 is going o be the year- I ca feel it.
Go for it Ellie. xxx
Good Luck Aimee 🙂 This is going to be an amazing year for everyone in new you xxx
YES IT IS 🙂 GO US!!! We will do this… I am soooo overwhelmed with all the support… you guys are all amazing 🙂 THANK YOU xxx
Ellie I am so proud of you for doing this amazing journey!! You are going to inspire so many people on the way… I am feeling inspired by you already and its just your first weigh in and video!!
It has been amazing to read all the comments so far… I cant wait to see your transformation, you look so well now, I know that when you get to you goal you will be HOT HOT HOT!!!! xxx
Good luck and I wish you every success this year and hope that all your dreams come true.
I am here for you 100% so anything I can do to help you, just let me know!
LOVE YOU XXX
Thank you soooooooooooooooo much Julz… No one inspires me more than you do!!! I am excited to do this and I cannot wait… Thank you sooo much.
Love you xxx
Good luck Ellie, I’m soooo confident you will reach your goal, and will be a stunning bridesmaid for your big sister:) so happy to be on this journey and alongside you and all the other amazing people who are on the new you train too ! I’m sure we will all smash it this year 2014 ……… Go us xxxx
For sure Jasmin 🙂 We can do it! Thank you soooo much xox
Wow!! Great vid Ellie, and best of luck! I have not yet got back into the swing of things since Christmas, but you have inspired me to get back on track!
When I started New You I was 17st 5lb and I am currently 14st 10lb. I am pleased with my progress so far, but want to get to a healthy BMI which means that I need to lost 2st as well, but do you know what, I am going to do it!!!
You’ve motivated me so much that I think I will start blogging too – even more accountability this way I guess!
Thanks gorgeous, I look forward to seeing how you get on!!
Dan xx
Awwwwh I just love this comment… defo made me smile… You can do it …I know you can! We are all here if you need anything at all!! Thank you soooo much for the support it helps and inspires me so much and I am truly overwhelmed that I can inspire you also 🙂 xoxox
Wow Ellie, that’s a really brave thing to go on scales on film and to pledge to do it every week for all to see. I will look forward to following you! Xx
Thank you Lorraine…. I think it was a really good decision as I am making myself so much more accountable for my video weigh in next week… Super nervois though 🙂 Thank you sooo much xxxx
I have to admire you for weighing yourself on the video. I have to say that although I am a few days ahead of you on the plan I am the same height and weight as you so I’m looking forward to seeing how we go. Welcome to the weight loss train. You will be a beautiful, slim bridesmaid. Heading over to blog NO 2 as Im playing catch up due to work. Well done Ellie.
Awwwwh thank you so much this made me smile 🙂 WE CAN AND WE WILL DO THIS TOGETHER 🙂 XOXOXOX
Cool I only saw now that u started!!!! That brilliant x
Thanks Patricia xox 🙂