Looking for weigh in buddies

[gareth0073]

Hi just started had my first weigh I. Monday 13st 2 going to do it ever Monday anyone fancy conning on the 12 week plain with me

[nickynoo77]

Welcome gareth0073

This forum is fantastic for support and I wouldn't be on week 11 without all the wonderful people on here. Good luck ☺

[maisie_2013]

Hi there, I have started to follow this site and saw your post.....can you tell me more about the 12 week plan please as I would be interested.

Thanks

Karen

[gareth0073 7lbs in reply to maisie_2013]

Sorry taking so long to reply will join you for 1st weigh in tomorrow thanks for replying

[sammiejo in reply to maisie_2013]

Hi Karen

If you haven't already found it you can find out more about the 12 week plan here

nhs.uk/Livewell/weight-loss...

It's really good guide.

pls join us for the weigh in if you would like to.

[Dave1961 25kg]

Hi Gareth

When I first started I felt like I needed to find a buddy as well but seriously mate there are some amazing people here who are very regular and you will find that we all get invested in your journey and you can depend on us when you need us around.

Of course I am not saying you SHOULDN'T get a buddy - I started with someone but soon found that the group was just as motivating as a buddy

[moodyblues]

Hi

Could i possible join the weigh in group?

Sunny

[gareth0073 7lbs in reply to moodyblues]

Sorry taking so long to reply will join you for 1st weigh in tomorrow thanks for replying

[gareth0073 7lbs in reply to moodyblues]

Sorry taking so long to reply will join you for 1st weigh in tomorrow thanks for replying

[gareth0073 7lbs in reply to moodyblues]

Hi how did you get on first weigh in 13st 2 after week 1 12.13 very happy with that hope you done well

[sammiejo in reply to moodyblues]

Hi Sunny how have your weigh ins been going pls join us if you would still like to.

[moodyblues]

PS only joined yesterday so still trying to get to grips of the site and understand where to find information.

Sunny

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to moodyblues]

What kind of information are you looking for moodyblues?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi Gareth,

I agree with Dave, I'm on week 6 and doubt very much whether I'd have got here without the support from all the members of this site.

We're a pretty committed bunch and want to see everyone succeed, so here's to you enjoying every minute of your 12 week plan

[Hidden]

Hi Gareth - there is a Monday weigh in on this site, follow the link below. I'm on week 2 and still finding my way around, so I had to search for it. I 'follow' Lowcal who posts it. Good luck! healthunlocked.com/lowcal

[sammiejo]

Hi Gareth,

Thanks for your post. I started the 12 week plan yesterday! I am happy to do a 'virtual' weekly weigh in with you if you like?

Thanks,

SJ

[gareth0073 7lbs in reply to sammiejo]

Sorry taking so long to reply will join you for 1st weigh in tomorrow thanks for replying

[irthygray]

I have been on this diet a work and a half and weighed in the same as you. I would do a virtual weigh in with you.

[gareth0073 7lbs in reply to irthygray]

Sorry taking so long to reply will join you for 1st weigh in tomorrow thanks for replying

[irthygray]

Ok, I hope that the scales are showing a lighter figure!

[sammiejo in reply to irthygray]

Hi irthgray how have your weigh ins been going pls join us if you would still like to.

[irthygray in reply to sammiejo]

Hi - yes I would like to as I am sure it would help, but not sure where to post / weigh in ☺

[gareth0073 7lbs]

Hi how did you get on first weigh in 13st 2 after week 1 12.13 very happy with that hope you done well

[sammiejo]

Hi Gareth,

Hope you're well, how was your first week on the plan?

Mine was a bit up and down but I learnt alot about my behaviours and barriers to exercise / healthy eating. Such as don't come home as I won't go out again to the gym!

I used the weekly plan to watch my calories and wrote down what I ate and was surprised about my unplanned snacks. I also found I completely splurged and over ate when i went out with friends so I've gotta work on my discipline! I did try to cut down on the weekend to compensate but I find portion control difficult to get my head around mentally! As I still feel hungry!

I have gone to the gym twice and went to an exercise class once and did a workout DVD at home (for barely 20mins) I've also tried to walk more and take the stairs. I've mainly eaten more healthily and generally I'm A healthy eater but it's portion sizes I struggle with.

How has your week been?

Here are my weigh in results as agreed. When I started last week Monday I weighed 10st 6lb or 66kg. My target is to lose 2st.

Today's weigh in result: 10st or 63.5kg.

This seems like a good result but I'm not sure it can be right as I find it difficult to believe I would lose 6lbs in one week given that I've read 2lb per week is possible. Also my clothes are not fitting any better! So no evidence there!

Do you/others have any advice or thoughts? Maybe I misrecorded my original weight but it was my doctor who originally weighed me. Maybe it's water weight I've lost?

Hope to hear from you and hear about your experience.

All the best for the week ahead!

SJ.

[gareth0073 7lbs in reply to sammiejo]

Hi been up and down this week looking to loss about a stone and a half. Gone over calories twice this week which I could kick my self for. Been running Times 10 k each time I go early morning ( May seem mad going at 5 am but it's done and out the way) seems a lot harder than the first time I done this when I weighed 18 st the weight just fell off at first. Just want to get to my proper weight

[sammiejo in reply to gareth0073]

Hi Gareth,

It's been a tough week for me too, I've exceeded my calories most days and haven't exercised apart from one Pilates session. You shouldn't be hard on yourself 10k at 5am is an achievement.

I've weighed myself today and I'm 10st 2 so ok from my starting weight 10st 6.

All the best for the week ahead.

[sammiejo]

Thanks Gareth just read your reply! I posted above (sorry a bit long). I don't know if my records are correct but next week will be the real test!! all the best, SJ.

[gareth0073 7lbs]

Well what can I say weigh in for week two 12 13 not lost a thing was doing ok till Sunday then my daughter's birthday kfc and cake not good. Had to be done she only 7 once found a new rice in asda made from cauliflower at 20% the calories will give it a go good luck this week Gareth

[sammiejo]

Hi my weight today is 10st 3 I am

Not happy with that at all!! It's very demoralising I went to the gym 4 times last week (mix of exercise class, gym and strength) and only exceeded my calories twice which I think is good because it was a 1200 calorie diet.

I'm so annoyed all that effort and I put on a lb??? Only things I am holding onto for hope are 1. I feel good within myself for the first time in ages 2. My jeans seem a fraction looser than normal 3. I've been using different weights over the past 4 weeks so lack of consistency.

Would really welcome any advice and encouragement.

Thanks.

SJ