Yay !

[ButtercupKid]

Just back from my monthly weigh in at Tesco. For the first time in living memory, there’s more of me than there is of Ethel - just ! Such a relief 😄

[Shelley2310 Graduate]

Yayyyy well done, Ethel is leaving you x

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Shelley2310]

And about time too 😂

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

That is wonderful news BCK, Ethel is gradually shrinking every week and BCK is staying the same, one thing we do have in common is that I do my weekly shopping at Tesco every Tuesday morning.

You knows what they say

"every little helps". 😊

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

The perfect slogan ! The reason I’m so excited is because Ethel HASN’T been shrinking every week: she has clung on like a barnacle all the way through ! I knew at first I wasn’t bothering about what I ate, but I have been a lot more careful lately. Great relief to see the sacrifices are worth it 😄

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Yes indeed BCK, you are getting there slowly. 😊 🏃

[SaskAlliecat Graduate]

Whoohoo! Bye-bye Ethel 👋

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to SaskAlliecat]

If only it could be that quick 😂

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

Fantastic!!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations BCK... your hard work is paying dividends in all ways. Your journey is an inspiration to so many here.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks UNM. I was wondering about Active 10 - are you finding it useful ?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

The app has some moments... I can light up all 3 active 10s and when I check later I’m back to 2! They’re looking into this issue, but overall I find it useful when I’m not running as brisk walking is cardio and I’m trying to do 30 minutes a day on that. The great thing is it’s not just about 30 minutes, the 10s can be separated and so it fits life really easily. Since I started active 10 everything else has become a little easier, including the running. So... active 10 programme 10/10 app maybe 5/10 but it will improve.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks - I might look into it.

[Bodg Graduate]

Yay great post. Well done and keep it going ⚖️

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Bodg]

Thanks Bodg. How’s it going for you ?

[Bodg Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Currently in the USA visiting my sister so running on different routes is a challenge. Also trying not to increase my waistline to undo my weight loss progress but enjoying the change of scene. 😃

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Bodg]

Oh my ! My parents visited the US and the sheer quantity of food was probably their main topic of conversation when they first came back. Well done you for sticking to your healthy ways as far as possible !

[Wimborne]

Yay!!!! She’s been hanging around and finally got the hint. Well done BCK and keep it going 👍👍👍.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Wimborne]

Thanks Wimborne 😀

[micey2 Graduate]

Well done goodbye Ethel 😊😊xx

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to micey2]

Thanks - it’ll be a while yet, but at least it’s a start !

[Pianism Graduate]

I don't know who or what is Ethel, but it sounds like congratulations are in order for a milestone!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Pianism]

I’m carrying an extra person in fat, and I call it Ethel 😄

[Pianism Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Ah - I thought it might be something like that. I used to say that being me was like having a large child strapped to you wherever you went. I'm down to probably a labrador now!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Pianism]

Probably an improvement, depending on how wriggly and licky the labrador (or indeed the child) is 😂

[molly1973 Graduate]

That’s fabulous, BCK! Slow and steady wins the race 👍

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to molly1973]

Thanks Molly x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

If Ethel is still around for a short time at least the black dog seems to have disappeared, that is very good news.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

More of a black puppy just now. It’s dragged on for much longer than usual this year. Must be my age 😄

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Get there gone Ethel!!!

Nice one lady!!!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks IT x

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

I weighed myself, first time in 6 months or so and I’ve lost 3kg. Not masses but at least I’m not putting on and I’ve not really changed my diet, just more active. However I’m now nearly 50% fat which seems weird. I’m assuming a glitch with the machine otherwise maybe Ethel is moving over here...

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Not entirely convinced by the fat calculator myself. I generally do it because I’ve paid the money and I’m an Aberdonian 😂 But today I actually did the calculations. It reckoned that I needed to lose roughly 6 stones of fat and I should be around 8 stone ideally. But if I lose 6 stone starting now, I’ll weigh just under 10 stone. Mystified 😂

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

So is my sister in law yes I’m not sure I understand it. I’m going to ignore that bit as I know my body has toned up ans hopefully will go on doing so.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Well done on the 3kg - that’s great news for your knees !

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

I suppose anything helps. Hopefully more will come off as I continue, at least I am not putting on.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Hope we’ve both hit the turning point now x

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

I’m sure we have. I think now we are putting in more time on running and walking. Personally I need to work out at some point what is wrong with my diet but for now, just going to focus on running

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

One habit at a time makes a lot of sense 😀

[Granspeed Graduate]

Running! She hates running! 🏃🏼‍♀️ And she hates the way you push back from the table and jog away from the sweets & biscuits. 🎉👏🏼🎉 Well done you! Excellent news. 😄😄😄

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thanks Granspeed x

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Great news 👏👏👏 Ethel is such a clingy sort, glad she's finally getting the message!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Jogunlikely]

Me too 😄

[TigerBiscuit Graduate]

You’re setting the bar high for the rest of us, BCK - pretty impressive post. Well done!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to TigerBiscuit]

No, very low - I’ve still got almost 8 stone to go before I’m free of her 😄