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Please Join Us for a Monday Group Weigh-in (30th November 2015).

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Prin
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Morning all - where do the weeks go and here we are, the last Monday November before the evils of December (well for weight loss anyway)

Thank you all for concerns over my knee - I went to evening spin last Monday and I have to say it probably did it some good, it would be the knee that i normally have trouble with wouldnt it? still it managed the usual round of exercise classes and managed 13k on Sunday as we crack on with training for the Paris Marathon in April

Never mind that weigh in time my weight this week - 11st 2lb a pound on๐Ÿ˜ and really the reason I have was that I just didn't try hard enough and succumbed to cake and chocolate and I have my first xmas meal out this week it serves me right - I will have to be more careful and look at the calories on mince pies and miniature heros before I pop them in my mouth!

A great thread last week and lots of support and good ideas as usual the fabulous Ruth has put together our stats which are as follows -

Total people posting on last Monday's thread: 57

Total overall weight lost: 72.9 pounds (33 kilos)

Total people who lost weight: 38 (81.7 pounds lost) (37 kilos)

Total people who gained weight: 9 (8.8 pounds gained) (4 kilos)

Total people who maintained their weight: 2

Total people starting out on their weight loss journey/plan: 7

Total people who didn't disclose their weight gain/loss: 1

Chip in folks and let us know how you are doing the fab 5 or 4 as we are again this week

Ruth

Suzybenj

Moreless

and myself Prin

One of us will respond to all posts of course, feel free to add your own positive/ constructive thoughts and comments to anyone's post - be gentle with us this week I am meant to be writing xmas cards! as well as doing zumba tone during the day but we will respond!

I am posting next weeks thread and would love to add a before and after/during photo on next weeks thread I know many of you are shy but its just another way of us supporting and inspiring each other and probably nothing that cant be seen on facebook! if you would like to be the source of inspiration please PM me i have my own before and after photos form 2013 if you are bored you can find them under my posts called before and after funnily enough,

Have a great week folks and lets kick December into touch , I am off to spin and look forward to catching up with you all when I get back๐Ÿ˜

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Nussaybah profile image
Nussaybah

Dear Prin

Thank you for posting the thread again today! I'm glad to hear your knee is better. And it's good to see you positive and determined regarding your weight gain. I believe your aim at the moment is to maintain right? So one pound gain isn't too bad I'm assuming. :)

Well this morning I was 79.2kg. So compared to last week's 80.3kg that's a 2.4 pounds loss. I'm sooo happy. My losses start to become visible even though I do wear quite large clothing still lol. I have lost 21.5 pounds in those 12 weeks and I am starting week 13.

Also I passed my theory driving test on Friday, which I only got the idea to do during those 12 weeks, thanks to increased confidence! I did my 3 30mins runs this week too.

I have started another thing: cutting off eating food at 8pm to "fast" till 7am, and trying to go to bed at 10pm to increase my sleep pattern.

I really feel my health is benefitting overall I am so pleased I started this journey!

Good week everyone!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toNussaybah

Nussaybah, what can I say? You've done it again! You are a star!! :) 2.4lbs down for a total loss of 21.5lbs is fantastic! :) Not to mention smashing your running and your theory test. There's just no stopping you!

WTG!! :)

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suzybenjโ€ข in reply toNussaybah

Go you NB - I have watched your progress these last 12 weeks and I have been very impressed with what you have achieved - and all the other 'fringe' benefits as well!! I am so pleased for you - and I am also encouraged by your progress - and it has motivated me - although I am no where near your 21 pounds :-)

Keep at it - we can compare notes next week :-)

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Nussaybahโ€ข in reply tosuzybenj

Thank you so much Suzy I cannot forget your help on the couch to 5k forum !! Your support means a lot to me at this time.

Well done also on your 1.5 lbs loss this week and your determination to carry on at a pound loss per week. You really seem on track!

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3rd-Time-Here6lbsโ€ข in reply toNussaybah

Well done, 21.5 lb in 12 weeks is an amazing result. Congrats on the driving theory test too.

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Nussaybahโ€ข in reply to3rd-Time-Here

Thank you so much for your encouragements! And well done on your 0.5lb loss too this week, especially considering the circumstances!

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Tinkle72โ€ข in reply toNussaybah

Great weight loss - you're a real inspiration to me. Not sure I'll do as well as you by the end of week.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

Good morning Prin and all my other forum friends :)

Glad to hear your knee's holding up, but not so glad to hear about your 1lb gain after scoffing the mince pies and miniature heroes ;) Not to worry, Christmas is coming and if we can't have a little slip now, when can we?

Well, it's my week 12 weigh-in today and I was desperately hoping to have achieved my 2st loss. However, it wasn't to be :( Not to worry though, cos I lost 1.25lbs this week for a total loss of 27lbs :) Not too shabby if I say so myself :)

Good luck to everyone for your weigh-ins.

Onwards and downwards :)

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trafford1โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Congratulations on reaching week 12 moreless and on your weight loss this week. It's such a fantastic achievement to have lost 27 lbs over the course of the 12 weeks and it goes without saying you rocked it girl :-) We are both just 1 lb away from reaching a milestone so let's make sure we do it together at our next weigh in hun.

Great result and I know how hard it is to lose even 1 lb so to get 1.25 lbs is great :-) Onwards and downwards :-)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply totrafford1

Thanks Trafford, we both worked hard and next week we'll both hit our targets :)

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Nussaybahโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Wow Moreless you're finishing your 12 weeks too, 27lbs??!! And I'm happy with my 21,5? Wow you should definitely celebrate and do not worry about that little pound bugging you, it will have disappeared by the time you say "I have done it!".

Well done to you your results are amazing!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toNussaybah

Thanks Nussaybah, we rock! :)

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suzybenjโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Indeed not to shabby moreless- 27 pounds -WOWEE. I am very impressed.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tosuzybenj

Thanks Suzy :)

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skinnylizzieโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Just keep going I know what you mean I so wanted to be under 13 but was quarter pond short!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toskinnylizzie

Ooooh, you were even closer than me! How frustrating!

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Prinโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Moreless, A great result despite it not quite being the one you want, it will come and we well all be here to celebrate with you 27lb in 12 weeks fantastic result and here's to the next 12 my friend ๐Ÿ˜˜

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toPrin

Thanks so much Prin :)

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Fitforit75โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Pretty good going I'd say :) here's to the next 12 weeks!

Kate x

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toFitforit75

Thanks Kate :)

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3rd-Time-Here6lbsโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Well done moreless

You should be so proud of yourself, 27 lbs lost in 12 weeks is fantastic and thoroughly deserved. As you say, onwards and downwards.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to3rd-Time-Here

Thanks mrsg, I am indeed chuffed to bits and champing at the bit to get on with it :)

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Tinkle72โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Wow that's brilliant! If I manage that weight loss I will be over the moon.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toTinkle72

Thanks Tinkle, anything's possible :)

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Dianaโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Well done on a loss, I think I've finished losing 10st 4 3/4lbs, happy with it, just being mindful not to gain

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toDiana

Thanks Diana, you've got to the difficult bit. I've never managed to maintain.

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Dianaโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Almost the devil and the deep blue sea, time will tell how I get on!

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NocturnalBear

Hey all and good to hear about your knee Prin congratulations to everyone who's sticking around here and still trying to stick to their new way of life and welcome to any newbies!,

So that's week 5 of the weightloss complete for me now

Starting weight = 123.2kg

Week 1 = 117.8kg

Week 2 = 116.0kg

Week 3 = 114.6kg

Week 4 = 113.1kg

Week 5 = 112.4kg

Once again a week without any exercise BUT this week I'm starting my half marathon plan so got some walks planned in the region of 25-30mins 4 times this week!

Aim is still to be running the half marathon in Edinburgh in May (if anyone fancies joining me give me a shout)

Missed the 1kg this week by only losing 0.7kg so target this week is 1.3kg

And still aiming for target weight of 100kg

Remember if you fall off the wagon get up, dust yourself off and get back on it - feeling sorry for yourself just doesn't work

NB

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toNocturnalBear

Still ultra positive NB and so you should be with another 0.7kg loss :)

I'd love to join you for a half marathon, but with the best will in the world, I don't think I'd be fit for it by May. Best of luck to you though :)

All the best with this week's target of 1.3kgs :)

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Prinโ€ข in reply toNocturnalBear

It's great to have a focus and believe you me the fewer kgs you have to drag round 13.2 miles the easier it will be๐Ÿ˜œ

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NocturnalBearโ€ข in reply toPrin

Lol yea I ran the Loch Ness Marathon in 2012 before illness and injury got me - aiming for Half Mara in Edinburgh in May, Loch Ness Mara in September and if everything goes to plan Ultra G2E in May 2017

Lol

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Elissy3kg

Good morning Prin and all the other "Fabs"

I haven't posted here for 2 or 3 weeks as my Monday weight is always 2-3 pounds more than my Wednesday weight, and I got fed up and down about it.

I got over that one now and would like to rejoin, but cant remember my last weight.

This morning I weighed 196 lb, which I think it's a loss since last weigh-in, lets see what next week brings.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toElissy

Hi Elissy and welcome back :)

I'm sure being back with the rest of us will have the effect of boosting your morale and add motivation and encouragement :)

Hopefully Ruth will have a record of your weight and will be able to tell what your loss this week is.

All the best for next week's weigh-in :)

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Elissy3kgโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Thank you, moreless, glad to be back ๐Ÿ˜Š

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2bFabnfit

Well I am still under goal and still trying to learn how to maintain. Ditched myfitnesspal this week as I am so aware of calories now and need to relax a bit.

Lost a kg . (Now 53.9) so under my 55 to 57 kg goal. I guess with Christmas fast approaching it gives me Lea way.

I enjoy eating anything I fancy when out but stick to healthy food the rest of the time. It seems to be working.

Booked my flights to Mauritius yesterday so that is great incentive to keep the weight off. Even looked at buying a bikini.... who would have thought?

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to2bFabnfit

Woohoo, wtg you - you'll beFabnfit in a bikini, especially in Mauritius, you lucky thing :)

Who would have thought you'd be underweight? Definitely need to relax a bit more, but Christmas will be a great time to do that :)

Good luck with striking that happy balance of maintenance :)

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2bFabnfitโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Not underweight as such I have a bmi of22.4 (over half way in the healthy weight band) but I am lighter than I have been as an adult and am happy to be in the 55 to 57 kg band.

Oh and married to a lovely Mauritian .....now that was a good move!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to2bFabnfit

Fantastic! :)

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Prinโ€ข in reply to2bFabnfit

Loving these positve vibes, I was just reading your too thin post, just ignore them, I think people get used to you looking a certain way it took around a year for people to get used to this is me - and no I am not going back to my old weight! Enjoy your new body and that bikini๐Ÿ˜„

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suzybenj

...Good morning earlybirds. Boo to the weight gain Prin - but you know where the downfall is....:-). April Marathon - twas thinking about this morning and wondering where you were in your training plan - now i know. Take it easy on that knee.

for me had a very good week seemingly - have lost 1.5 pounds - I am now 2.5 pounds away from going into the 11s this is the lowest weight in a year for me- I am feeling very pleased- and it is starting to show. I have another stone and a half to shift - which i will do at around a pound week :-)

good luck everyone --1 Dec - have my first xmas party Thurs!!!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tosuzybenj

Hi Suzy,

Great week with a 1.5lb loss and soooooo close to those 11's now :)

I'll bet it's starting to show. Enjoy that feeling, which will increase with every pound you lose on the road to your target.

Is everybody doing a marathon?? ;)

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Spader

Morning all,

I can't remember my last weight I logged but I'd probably put it to a pound loss for the week. This morning I weighed in at 11st 7lbs. One pound away from a healthy BMI. I'm thrilled. I started beginning of September, and have lost an even stone. I still want to lose another stone or so, but I'm really pleased with the progress I've made.

I haven't been perfect. I've been offered the odd chocolate here and there and I have taken them, but the difference is I don't buy anything I'm not happy to have in the house. Having one chocolate when offered is one thing, buying a whole bag and eating them in one sitting is quite another. It's taken me a while to get this whole moderation thing!

I set myself a goal in another thread of being 11st 3lbs for Xmas. I think that's a but ambitious now, but I'd love to just have that other pound off so I can say I'm no longer officially overweight. It's a long time coming.

Hope you all have amazing weeks. :-)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toSpader

There are lots of things you're to be congratulated for Spader - a 1lb loss this week (probably), a 1st loss overall, being 1lb away from a healthy BMI and learning abut moderation, which is something I'm still struggling with :)

You've done so well, no wonder you're pleased and do you know what, I bet you could still hit your Christmas target :)

Good luck this week :)

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skinnylizzieโ€ข in reply toSpader

save the chocs for the little ones they love a treat you don't need them . I cannot even smell chocolate without being addicted.

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Emma-and

Stayed the same this week but fighting an ear infection making it so can't exercise think I have done well so proud of myself proving I must be doing something right food wise lol

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toEmma-and

You're quite right to be proud of yourself Emma, maintaining whilst you're suffering with an ear infection is no mean feat, so well done you and hope you're feeling better really soon :)

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Emma-andโ€ข in reply tomoreless

well now i have meds can hopefully start exercising again

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thealley

Week 3 wasn't expecting any loss with the help of 'mother nature' but another 1lb that is 10lb in total hoping to have reached 1 stone loss by 1/1/16!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tothealley

Well done for striking a blow against Mother Nature and losing 1lb and for losing 10lbs in just 3 weeks :)

Good luck with your goal of 1st down by the 1st of Jan :)

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trafford1

Good to hear the knee didn't stop you from exercising this week. Those tasty treats didn't help though, but we all need a treat every now and then. With the Christmas celebrations on there way and office parties, meals out with friends or family dinners Christmas will be a trying time for all of us. I am off over the xmas period so hoping to hit the gym everyday when it is open just to burn off some off the meals which have been planned. I hope I don't gain, but if I do then it's just one of those things, but will definitely do my best to reach my weight loss goals by the new yr.

Your 13k run is very impressive WOW and your running in the Paris marathon that's is amazing :-) and very impressive :-) well done Prin x

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Prinโ€ข in reply totrafford1

Glad you have a strategy for the pary season Trafford, i am scared witless about Paris - character building I am calling it! 1/2 Marathon is my greatest distance so far ( twice) but will have DH with me

Morning all, Just done my first weigh in. Am ashamed to say that's the heaviest I've been for a few years and it makes me sad. Anyway meals planned for today so here goes! Good luck to everyone weighing in today. Hoping to make this first week a good one.

Starting weight 21st 12 :(

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to

Hi and welcome suzeeb, it's lovely to have you join us :)

Don't be ashamed of your weight, be proud that you're here and determined to do something about it :)

If you don't wish to disclose your weight, that's fine, you can just come back next week and tell us what your amazing loss is :)

All the very best for your first week :)

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Thanks

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vickster5โ€ข in reply tomoreless

good luck, sure you will have a great week!

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skinnylizzieโ€ข in reply to

you will keep determined

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NoMoreJunkMaintainer2st 7lbsHealthy BMI

Morning all - just a really quick one as I'm running really late! I'm absolutely gutted to say that I have put on 2.8lb this week :( I went to the Christmas market on Saturday and ate and drank my way through everything :( Then ate through the hangover yesterday. Back up to 9stone12 :(

NoMoreJunk

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suzybenjโ€ข in reply toNoMoreJunk

oh dear ....it is fun while in the moment - then we repent/regret at leisure. :-)

Sounds like you had an epic time tho :-)

NMJ - you are very determined so I am sure you will shift that extra poundage in no time. But thank you for the timely reminder of what over indulgence can do....

Good luck for next week

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toNoMoreJunk

Oh dear NMJ, you've had the week from hell and are now suffering the effects. Don't be too down on yourself though, these things happen and in the whole scheme of things, this is just a little bump in the road. You know where you went wrong and can pull it back together to lose those 2.8lbs before Christmas.

Chin up, you can do it :)

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skinnylizzieโ€ข in reply toNoMoreJunk

Do some extra exercise everyday for half an hour even its dancing in the kitchen get out a lively favourite track and keep playing it .It will lift spirit and make you feel good , good luck

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New week new start๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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โ€ข in reply toNoMoreJunk

Oh to be 9st 12. That's my goal! But weight gain is disheartening but you will drop that extra weight easily this week. I'm sure of it!!

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Tinkle72

Stayed the same this week. My fault as didn't make my second exercise session at the gym and had a problem with the munchies mid-week. More determined for next week as I'd love to lose a further 2lbs before Christmas to hit the 12 and half stone before Christmas.

Hope you all have a good week.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toTinkle72

Hi Tinkle,

Half the battle is knowing where we've gone wrong, so well done for recognising the weaker aspects of your week :)

I'm sure you'll have a better week this week and that 2lbs will easily have been eliminated by Christmas :)

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tubbycat

Well I started dieting three weeks ago (only joined the forum this week) at 12 stone 4 ilbs. Last week I was 12 stone 2.8 lbs and today 12 stone1 lb.

So good loss of weight this week after a wobbly start when I actually put on weight in week 2! I think it was Sunday dinner indulgence!

SO Tip for low calorie roast potatoes when everyone else is tuckiing into Sunday dinner treats - weigh your portion when they are par boiled and roast in cooking spray in a different tin. same with a a small stuffing ball if you want. Just a s nice as the high fat version and calorie controlled!

Might help with some Xmas dinners...!

Hope the knee improves though I am new toyour thread so need to checkout what happened to you! , I sympathise with dieting and not being able to exercise as you want (broke my ankle in August). I was running but alas not now

!

all best and Ruth is a mathematical saint! So are you all for dong this for us

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply totubbycat

Hi and welcome Tubbycat :)

Your post is very upbeat and full of excellent advice, so thank you :)

Well done for your weight loss of 1.8lbs this week and best of luck for next week :)

PS I agree, Ruth is a mathematical whiz kid :)

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sharonbell54

Good Morning! Starting today - my weight = 11st 2lbs (70kg). Would like to get down to 10st or just under. Not the best time of the year to start but I definitely don't want to wait until the New Year. Wish me luck!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tosharonbell54

Hi and welcome sharonbell :)

Well done for announcing your starting weight and your goal :)

As far as I'm concerned, this is absolutely the best time to start your healthy eating plan, because without doing so, you may find yourself with even more unwanted pounds to lose :)

All the very best for your first week :)

Hi Prin, Good morning everyone!

Hope you have a good week next week Prin, it's a bit scary how easy it is to fall off the wagon isn't it? I'm sure you'll be back in the driving seat with all your training now. I hope you knee does well.

I've been up and down this week, having lost "too much" really last week - and then had lots of social things on this week so I've been a bit out of control of my food intake particularly over this weekend, but this morning I've ended up the same as last week, which I think is what I deserve on the whole!

For me it's week 10

11st 7lb last week. 11st 7lb this week.

No change.

Total lost so far: 1st 1.5 lbs.

Favourite bit this week: Getting out in that wind and rain yesterday for a brisk walk - blew the cobwebs away and I met some friends that I haven't seen for a while.

Aiming to lose about 2st and started at 12st 8 1/2.

Have a great week everyone - time to start dodging the Christmas party buffets!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to

Great positive post Runningsoon :) I'm sure you know best when you say you "deserve" to have maintained :)

You've got a great overall loss and I'm sure you'll become a buffet dodger expert and will get rid of those excess pounds quick sharp :) All the best :)

PS My least favourite part of the week was being caught out yesterday by wind driven snow! Brrrrrrr....... :)

โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Ah - no snow in these 'ere southern parts (to the regret of the younger members of the household!!!).

Thank you for your cheery comments! I've been doing some intermittent fasting this week to keep the damage of the meals out / puddings to a minimum. So it could have been a lot worse...!!! This week should be a bit easier I think ... she says....!

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kars1111

Morning all,

Feeling a little deflated this morning after weighing in and staying the same think im not meant to get lower than 10st 9lb ๐Ÿ˜”

One the upside i didnt gain that's the main thing ๐Ÿ˜

Not quite sure what went wrong as i kept to my eating plan, fitted a extra trip to the gym, uped my water intake and the poor dog cant understand why she is getting longer walks from me!

Anyway going to keep at and good luck to all for the coming week

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tokars1111

Hi Kars, it sounds as though you've hit one of those dreaded "plateaux".

Maybe you could try changing what you eat a bit eg reduce your carbs, or change the time of day that you eat them, ie none after 5pm, you could even try upping your calories a little. It's all designed to jog your body into responding.

All the best, I hope you find something that works :)

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kars1111โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Thanks will have to double check my carb intake and maybe up my calories a wee bit see if it helps.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tokars1111

Good luck :)

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skinnylizzieโ€ข in reply tokars1111

Melon is a diuretic if you drink lots of water you will weigh more temporarily but hopefully if you eat less salt and eat more green veg it will all be washed out and you will be detoxed in the process good luck

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kars1111โ€ข in reply toskinnylizzie

Thanks

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skinnylizzie

Hi Prin,

Glad to hear your knee has survived the training and getting better.

My loss this week is 3.75 lb so I am very pleased and on target for my holiday on sunday which was to lose 10.5 lb from the day I went to dr and recorded my disastrous weight. Have now set new goal for xmas day at 12.7st another half stone. so thanks to everyone for all comments as it really helps. I now write down everything I eat and consider its nutritional value before I put it in my mouth. Have to think, do I really need this and even managed to give hubby my glass of mulled wine because it was too sweet. Best of luck to everyone with all the temptations . DONT EAT THEM !

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toskinnylizzie

Wow Lizzie, 3.75lbs down is fantastic! Well done you! :) Keep this up and you'll easily reach both your holiday target and your goal for Christmas :)

You're absolutely right, look, but don't touch :)

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toomumsey

Hi all this is my first weigh in so here goes 10st 10lbs , 9st 7lb here I come !!!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply totoomumsey

Hi and welcome aboard toomumsey :)

Well done for posting your weight and here's to getting into those 9's :)

Have a great first week :)

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toomumseyโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Thanks I've had a good day so far, calorie intake good and just been to swimfit so I'm feeling good ๐Ÿ˜

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply totoomumsey

Off to a flying start, next week's weigh-in will be a breeze :)

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kitkat34

morning all

still maintained this week 9 10

healthy bmi

but have decided to try and complete challenge of a stone of for Xmas

so I need to lose 3ibs

wish me luck because chocolate and mashed potatoes seems to have crept in

need to keep Weight down

applied to emigrate to nz

Apparently quite hot on weight

that's if we make it to medical stage

so need to stick around for a while

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tokitkat34

Well done for maintaining kitkat and good luck with your goal of a 3lb loss by Christmas.

It's very exciting to possibly being on the verge of emigrating to NZ, I wish you all the best with that :)

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kitkat34โ€ข in reply tomoreless

yes

both my daughters and 3 and new grandchild expected in Feb

live in nz

hard decision,

my mum still alive

she has alzheimers

so took early retirement

trying to spread the love

but process to emigrate takes 18 month

mum's 88

we will see

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tokitkat34

I can understand that you're feeling torn, but with the process taking 18 months, you need to get things started, to have any choice at all.

Wishing you luck with such a tough decision.

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kitkat34โ€ข in reply tomoreless

ethanol

that's how I feel

lives for living

the girls will sponsor us

lots of their friends parents have got out that way

we will see

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kitkat34โ€ข in reply tokitkat34

opps I meant thanks

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tokitkat34

I think ethanol is far more appropriate! :D

Good morning Prin, training for the Paris marathon in this weather shows a high level of dedication and I take my hat off to you :) It was also good to hear you had chocolate and cake :) We don't have to suffer as we get fitter, it's all about balance. Some people have written in saying that they've reached a plateau, but I've like you, I've reached the gateau :D

Having said that, I've still managed to lose this week:

Last Monday ---- 193.25 lbs

This Monday ---- 190.75 lbs

Total Loss ----- 2.5 lbs

Have a great week Prin and look after that knee :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to

Hi Tewson,

You've had yet another great week and I take my hat off to you, for totally nailing this new way of life. Well done you :)

Hope this week is just as successful for you :)

Only lost a pound this week despite trying very hard. So slow. This is when I usually pack up and have a cake. I think all that for one pound but when I look back at my week I can see where I'm going wrong. I was in London yesterday for my granddaughters party and had cake and cheesecake. determined to do better this week.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to

Every time you say you've only lost a pound Florence, I want you to go to your fridge and take out two packs of butter. That's not nothing, it's a great deal and those packs of butter soon add up.

Well done for spotting where things went a little wrong and not turning to the cake for consolation.

You can do this! Keep the faith :)

โ€ข in reply tomoreless

But I did have the birthday cake and the cheesecake evening before so not so saintly

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to

Yes, but that was a planned event and perfectly acceptable :)

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Prinโ€ข in reply to

Hi Florence don't dispair any loss is good, and celebration wth family is always a must, I am sure you will crack it this week and have a great week look forward to your post next week

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Nussaybahโ€ข in reply to

Yes to all the above plus remember : the actual safe rate at which to lose rate IS a pound a week. So cheer up!!! You are doing well!!!

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Morning All

Glad to hear that your knee is on the mend Prin and well done with getting to grips with your marathon training. You understand the cause of your small gain this week and it is obviously going to be a tough time to stick to plan but if we can manage some very good days to balance out the more challenging ones it should restrict the damage.

I have lost 0.5 lb this week which is a tiny loss but I'm so pleased that I didn't gain with the birthday meal on Saturday and granddaughters party yesterday. Way too many alcohol calories consumed but next weekend is a quiet one by comparison so it would be nice to report 1 lb loss to get to my 1st stone off.

This weeks goals, keep up the exercise with pilates, cross-trainer and kettlebell and stick to calorie counting for 6 days out of 7 (meal out planned for Friday night which always makes it more difficult).

Have a great week everyone.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to3rd-Time-Here

You did really well mrsg to lose 1/2 a pound on a double birthday week. I hope they were both really great :)

You seem to have your week well thought out, so you should be able to enjoy that meal out and have a 1lb loss to take you to your 1st overall loss.

Wishing you all the best :)

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Jigglypuff_62

Good morning Fab 4 and everyone. What brilliant losses and inspiration from you all once again.

Last week I weighed 16.13.6, today I'm 16.3.00. Rather disappointed it's such a small loss, but I guess I could expect to plateau and exercise has been in very short supply due to work and the weather.

However, on the positive side wore my choir fleece for an outdoor performance at the weekend and it was soooo much looser than the last time I wore it. Also I was caught in the background of someone's photo of the event and guess what - I've got cheekbones!! Who knew??? Lol

So determined to stay on track this week and at least shift another pound.

Good look to everyone in avoiding the Christmas temptations.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toJigglypuff_62

I was gobsmacked when I read your post and it said last week 16 - 13.6 and this week 16 - 3.00........followed by rather disappointed!!! I'm guessing that second number should have read 16 - 13.00 :)

A loss of 0.6lb is better than a maintain and much better than a gain, so celebrate it and be proud :)

You're obviously doing all the right things as is shown in your looser choir fleece and your cheekbones! :)

Keep up the good work and fingers crossed that next week's loss will be a bit bigger :)

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Jigglypuff_62โ€ข in reply tomoreless

I wish! Definite typo there.

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Dani_uk61

Hi everyone, Unfortunatly I didnt lose anything this week but I didnt put on either, I havent had a great week as my hubby has been poorly and my little boy is teething so i havent really been on the ball last week. But still I will get back on it today! I will lose 2lb next week I am desperate to get to under 12st by christmas, I have 4lb to go x

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toDani_uk61

Sorry to hear that both hubby and baby have been under the weather, fingers crossed that they'll both be feeling better soon. To have maintained with so many distractions is really good.

I'm sure you'll have reached the 11's by Christmas :)

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skinnylizzieโ€ข in reply toDani_uk61

you will do it .plan all your food for day as soon as you get up and make sure you have a reserve for the evening just in case you are desperate.

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Dani_uk61โ€ข in reply toskinnylizzie

I usually plan my weeks evening meals on a sunday but they all just went out of the window and it was a case of grab whatever I can. I'm going to sit down tonight and replan this week and include my lunches too.

I am a monkey for not having a proper breakfast i usually just have a clementine or satsuma. x

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Jenever

Good Morning Everyone,

Well it's the final count down to Christmas...the most wonderful time of the year, the beginning of Advent so it really is the final push on the weight loss front.

Weigh in Monday and I've only managed to shed 1/2lb, I wanted to lose more but it's my own fault that I haven't, I'm very aware that I've become more relaxed about meals and the odd treat as a snack, I know what to do it's just doing it!

Mr J on the other hand is being very disciplined and has managed to shed 2lbs this week...hmmm well done him, it's getting quite competitive in our house!

Enjoy your week everyone, I'm just off to finish hanging up the Christmas decorations.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toJenever

Sounds like it's time to up the domestic competition Jenever and fly the flag for female flab fighters :)

I'm sure you can put Mr J to shame and shed those lbs before Christmas :)

Half a pound is still a good loss though :)

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skinnylizzieโ€ข in reply toJenever

Hubby is losing and is demanding to be fed as he is so thin, so as all 3 grand children ,daughter and son coming for dinner tonight have made choc chip buns for them, as last week they didn't get them because of my healthy eating and fruit crumble. and spag bol. so I have put unsweetened apple and plums in a pot for me and saved banana to have while they eat my lovely cakes and I shall have a jacket potato with small amount of bol mix, no wine and now off to swim on my way to north pole!

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FFUDON

23 stone and 10 lbs today

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toFFUDON

Hi FFUDON, can you refresh my memory and tell me how much of a loss that is, just to make it a bit easier for Ruth. Thanks :)

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FFUDONโ€ข in reply tomoreless

I was 24, 4 last Monday - it would appear I've lost 8 lbs - i've checked and double checked, and checked again - i still can't believe it

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toFFUDON

Yahoo!! That's fantastic! What a result! :)

No more checking, that 8lbs is under your belt now :)

Here's to another fab week :)

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What a fantastic loss. Well done :)

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skinnylizzieโ€ข in reply toFFUDON

amazing well done

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shogg

8lbs off week 1

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toshogg

That's a fantastic start shogg. WTG you! :)

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bakersdozen

Prin I am delighted to hear your knee is much better now. You have such a positive attitude regarding yo weight gain that it is no wonder that we all loose weight here. Well I have lost 4 lbs this past week. Went back to my walks and eating much healthier no more comfort eating. Went to wedding and I actually listened to my body yes I actually listened and stopped when I was full. usually over the weekend I am so naughty but this time I behaved myself. What are all of you doing to me? About time!I can't believe lost weight even though it is the time of my month when normally I am starving but not this time. I deserve a gold medal!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tobakersdozen

I'm just going to nip out and get you that gold medal, because yes, you do deserve one! :)

A 4lb loss after a wedding and Mother Nature is nothing short of miraculous! WTG you! :)

Keep up the good work :)

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bakersdozenโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Thanks I definitely will keep up the good work as my aim for next week is to get into my 12's before we start partying with family.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tobakersdozen

You'll do it! :)

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Gotta be the star of the week ( because I say so๐Ÿ˜œ)

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You are really nice!

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theDONstar

Hi Everyone,

First day and first week to weigh in here. Time to sort this weight out once and for all.

Weighing in at 16st 9.2lbs this morning - and a BMI of 41.4 - Feeling bigger than ever but also more determined than ever before.

My partner and I are on the scary road to adopting and i need to get my BMI below 40 for the adoption agency and also more importantly for myself. i have put on over 1.5stone in the past year and i have a personal goal to get my BMI to 37 in time for our medical which will be over christmas.

Right off to start my couch to 5k .

Wish me luck and see you next week.

xx

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply totheDONstar

Hi and welcome Don,

Congratulations for posting your starting weight and thanks for the background by way of introduction :)

We'll do all we can to help you with your goals and wish you all the best with your aim to adopt. How very exciting :)

Good luck with the couch to 5K and with the start on your road to health and parenthood :)

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191253summer2 stone

Hi all I weigh 11st11.25lbs this morning that's a loss of 2.5lbs very pleased, my start wait was 14st 0.5lbs so I am very pleased with my overall loss in 14 weeks. Can't believe I've stuck at it this long! Now for week 15 and the challenges of December! Good luck everyone.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to191253summer

Hey Summer, looking good! :)

It's this forum that keeps us going, so keep logging on and keep up the good work.

All the best for week 15 :)

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Fitforit75

Morning all, trying to read all the posts but my phone can't cope with the size apparently and is lagging and skipping til I feel quite giddy!

Lots of positive posts and good feeling today which is fab :)

I have finally managed to lose 1lb (not sure where ;) ) unfortunately didn't manage to stay dry for November so am determined not to drink on any day in December other than the 6 social events I have pencilled in..

Have a happy healthy week all :)

Kate x

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toFitforit75

Doesn't matter where the 1lb came from Kate, just as long as it did :)

Not to worry about slipping during your stay dry November, but are you sure that's not the reason for the giddy feeling you're experiencing, rather than your phone ;) Maybe you could try for a stay dry January, as well as an almost dry December, to make up for it! :D

All the best for this week :)

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Fitforit75โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Am seriously thinking about a dry year... Will keep you posted lol x

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toFitforit75

Wow! That's above and beyond! :)

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Gonti10 kgโ€ข in reply toFitforit75

I am going to do a dry year and then go on a wine tasting course at the end of it.

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Gonti10 kg

Hi Everyone

I am in awe of Prin's energy and stamina, I want what sheโ€™s got!!

Anyway - This morning I weighed 90kgs so I gained 500g since last Monday (1.5kgs since Saturday.) The weekend was a contented slothful maze of carbs, salty roast chicken and far too large portions. Am cross with myself but am not derailed I will not do that again this year. I have just bought a skipping rope.

Before and after/ interim shots? Just maybe the day (coming soon) I first fit into a wetsuit.

Have a good week everyone

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toGonti

I know what you mean Gonti, I get out of breath just reading Prin's posts! :)

Oopsy daisy, sounds like your weekend took a nosedive, but you've obviously learned your lesson and are determined to not let it happen again, this year anyway ;) Good luck with the skipping rope, I've thought of getting one myself, but not until I'm small enough for a good sport bra!! :D

Ssh about those photos, I've been ignoring that suggestion in the hope it'll go away :)

Bad luck with the 500g gain, but I think you're all set for a great loss next week :)

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Jigglypuff_62โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Try "Less Bounce" online/mail order for really good sports bras for us bigger ladies. I've been a customer for years. The bras are not cheap, but they are really good makes and last very well. They also provide very good advice and customer service is excellent. I swear by the "Anita" bra by Rosa Faia. Only one which doesn't give me a "monoboob" and virtually indestructible (the bra, not the monoboob!).

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toJigglypuff_62

Great tip (with a "p" not a "t") jigglypuff, thanks :)

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๐Ÿ˜œ carbs be dammed -- I am off to zumba ana zumba tone now as penance with only a packet of sugar free polos for company.............

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Morning All! Prin I sympathise with the knee as mine have been playing up for a while. I have a new gym programme been doing for 2 weeks, with lunges etc to strengthen other muscles in the leg to help the knee. I am unsure whether should experience some discomfort at first?! gym really helps my mood, which is important else I comfort eat. (although majorly improved on this over last year)

Well pleased as this week lost 2lbs so just nudged into 11s , which I think is first time in 20 years!! Testing week with a couple of nights out, so hope to stay in 11s, and still hoping to get to that healthy BMI for Christmas.

Good luck all.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tovickster5

WTG Vickster, into the 11's!! Woohoo! :)

You must be on cloud nine with that result, I'm so pleased for you :)

Keep up the good work and that healthy BMI will be yours for Christmas :)

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ScoobaSteve

Morning. By some miracle even though with a very dodgy day yesterday I now weigh 12st 4lb which I believe is 2.4lb down on last week?

Glad to hear your knee is healing Prin :)

All the best to everyone this week!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toScoobaSteve

OMG! You're consistently amazing! That's a fantastic loss, well done you! :)

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Haha thanks, you're amazing too moreless :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toScoobaSteve

Why thank you kind sir :)

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hydrogirl

im so glad your knee is a bit better! sorry about the 1lb on but im sure your will lose it next week!

I lost 2lb this week - I think my guess from last week was right about loosing 1.5 last week and 1.5 this week but my silly scales don't show .5lbs

so im 13:9st! 2lb to go to my first 1 1/2 st! bring on week 10!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tohydrogirl

Yaaay hydrogirl! Loving your enthusiasm! :)

I have no idea whether Ruth recorded 1, or 1.5lbs, I'll leave that up to her genius :)

Well done for your loss (whatever it is) and fingers crossed for the next 2lb for the stone and a half :)

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Bonni1

Put on 2 pound ;(

Had a great birthday tho ;)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toBonni1

Glad you had a good birthday Bonni and now you've got a clear run through to Christmas where you can lose those gained 2lbs and some extra pounds, in order to fit into that bridesmaids dress.

All the best :)

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Marianne0915

Morning Prin, impressive, Paris Marathon, marvellous your dedication and effort. I'm afraid I put on this week, not been counting calories, had a weekend in London seeing The Blues Brothers and eating out in an Italian Restaurant and American style Diner. Weight is 13.1.1, waist the same though 41". Wishing everyone a great week ahead.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toMarianne0915

Hi Marianne,

Just trying to help Ruth out here, you haven't said how much you've gained. I'm sure your weekend in London more than made up for it, whatever it was :)

Have a good week this week :)

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Marianne0915โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Sorry, I was 13.0.6. Thank you for your kind wishes.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toMarianne0915

No problem Marianne :) It's only a half pound gain then, it should disappear in next to no time :)

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Prinโ€ข in reply toMarianne0915

Hi Marianne you can't stop living, we just have to pop back on the weighloss bus ๐Ÿ˜œ hop on its at your stop, hope next weeks journey is smother!

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Marianne0915โ€ข in reply toPrin

Hi Prin, so many thanks for your kind encouragement I'll definitely be getting back on the bus. Have a good week.

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Wood05

So after my scales being silly last week and loosing track of how much I'd actually lost I'm going to take this weeks loss at 0.4kg although I do think it's a bit more this will be wheat I take it as and then go from there for next week- I stupidly was weighing myself every other day which confused matters I have stopped that now and will do it once maybe twice a week if I need a kick up the butt!

I'm very pleased with this loss after a bit of an overindulgent Saturday with Christmas markets alcohol and tgi Fridays!!

Time to knuckle down again :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toWood05

You're not the only person today to have misleading readings from their scales Wood, but not to worry as next week will sort out any deficit.

I think 0.88lb sounds much better than 0.4kg though :)

Hope you manage to knuckle down this week and see a good loss next Monday :)

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Wood05โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Ooooo that definitely sounds better! Haha I am one stone down and two to go- so 1/3 of my way there so that is Defo my motivation- plus the exercise I'm doing I can tell the difference! I'll get there :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toWood05

Fancy not mentioning that stone before, that's fabulous! :)

Lucky you, I'm 2st down and not a 1/4 of the way there yet.

I think the exercise is helping, I'll let you know when my legs stop aching :)

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Wood05โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Awh yeh :) so happy!! And Woooo well done- I've tried bits before but this forum has helped so much!

I have a Drs appointment coming up so I reckon I'll have to jump on their really posh scales to get a comparison reading and they can update their computer! Haha

Although sometimes I think their scales add weight on!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toWood05

It's deliberately aimed at shocking you into losing weight :)

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Prinโ€ข in reply toWood05

Lol you are anything like me I take everything off at home, sadly this cannot be replicated at the doctors

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Candystripe

Hi everyone. Hope you are all well.

A really bad week for me. Once I start on the slippery slide the rest of the week is the same!

Last week I was 12st 2.5lbs this week 12st 7.5 lbs. A gain of 5lbs! That takes in my trip to the Hotel Chocolat, Dad wanting bacon & onion suet pud at the weekend and a meal out Saturday lunchtime. Not forgetting the finishing off of the mince pies & custard and the take away chocolate from London.

I have pulled a muscle in my shoulder lifting the up & over double garage door and have been in pain for several days which hasn't helped cos I am feeling sorry for myself!

This week I shall get back into the good routine and try and redeem myself.

Have a great week y'all.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toCandystripe

Oh dear Candystripe, what can I say?

I'm really sorry about your shoulder, that sounds horrible, but I think I have to be a little sterner with you about the 5lbs gain ;)

I could forgive the Hotel Chocolat last week, but suet pud?! That's extracting the Michael ;)

I shall definitely be writing on your report card, could do better! ;)

Break out the Deep Heat/Ibuleve and get back to what you're best at, showing us all how this healthy eating malarkey works :)

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Candystripeโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Bowing my head in shame moreless. Detention it is. If it's three offences, do I get the red card or sent off??? Have a great week. X

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toCandystripe

That star pupil, prefects badge could be in jeopardy ;)

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Candystripeโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Oh no. Anything but that!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toCandystripe

You'll have to be on playground litter duty then :)

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Prinโ€ข in reply toCandystripe

I have just replied to you but it has dissapeared, you are going to have to join me in detention this week I am afraid, at least I won be on my own, I will think I am letting you down each time I reach for that bad treat, you think the same too and we will crack it. Hop back on board the waggon I saved you a seat ( glad you enjoyed London) and looking forward to hearing from you next weekxx

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Candystripeโ€ข in reply toPrin

Hi Prin, yep, lost mine too and so slow!

That's a great idea..... the ghost of Prin present hovering in front of me and the ghost of Candystripe past tormenting you. OMG how scary is that. We should technically be the biggest losers next Monday. May the force be with you! X

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Hi Candystripe,

A week of highs and lows and no I don't mean your slight blip.!!

Sounds like a full on week and full of all nice things๐Ÿ˜ƒ, sometimes that's just the way to go, Hotel Chocolat sounds devine was it ?

Hope the shoulder gets better soon keep the pain relief regular.

Have a lovely week

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Candystripeโ€ข in reply to

Hi Flossie, hope you're well and looking after yourself.

Hotel Chocolat was good but if I had to choose between mash with or without white chocolate it would definitely be without. Likewise with the burger. However, bring in the hot chocolate & chocolate dessert.

Yes keeping up with the pain relief. Didn't take any last night and finally at 0100 had to get up to remedy that! Wish it would just go away!

Stay well Flossie & have a great week. X

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You too xx

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Car66

Thank you Prin for your inspirational post, I've gone up a pound too to 12 stone. Really thought I tried hard as first week into eating healthier so got to try and work what's wrong this first week into the plan

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toCar66

Hi Car, maybe we could both have a look at what may have gone wrong on your first week.

Are you doing the 12 week plan?

Have you checked your calorie allowance on the NHS BMI calculator?

Are you planning your menus ahead of time?

Are you checking your calorie count meticulously? ie weighing all your food?

Are you writing down everything you're eating?

Have you been drinking enough water?

Have you been keeping an eye on portion sizes?

Are you remembering to count the calories in oil, salad dressing, sauces etc?

Have you been checking packaging labels? A lot of so called low cal products are filled with sugar to give them flavour. Fresh products are definitely the way to go.

I hope this may help and that by next week that 1lb gain will be a distant memory :)

Good luck :)

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Car66โ€ข in reply tomoreless

Hi yes I am doing the twelve week plan, will have to keep an eye on planning in advance to make it easier. I cannot keep fit due to health. Think I need to keep an eye on carbs and be stricter with weighing foods as eat healthy just maybe too much. Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toCar66

Portion control is such a difficult one to get right. When you first see the amount you should really be eating, it's horrifying! :)

Good luck :)

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Midnight-munchie

Hi everyone :-)

congrats to all those who had losses this week it takes a lot this time of year to keep going! Yey !!!!

I hope all those with little gains don`t feel too disheartened and are able to refocus this week and get back on track.

I managed to put on a pound this week which is annoying but my body fat has gone down a little so thats good, just grumpy with my pound but today is the start of a new week so I am going to put it behind me and try harder this week , less nibbles more fruit and veg!

Hugs to everyone xxx

Advent Calenders tomorrow I am going to savour my daily choc!!! :-)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toMidnight-munchie

Hi MM,

Glad to hear you're still quite perky even though your 1lb weight gain has annoyed you a little.

You're so right, this time of year is really challenging, as there are waaaaay too many temptations :)

Enjoy your fruit and veg and look out for advent calendar fest, a condition that has derailed many good people :)

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Midnight-munchieโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Thank you moreless !!

Hee that made me laugh just imagine myself sitting this evening chomping all the way through to 24th!! That would be a very bad start to the week! :-)

On an exciting note I am finding my clothes are fitting better, so its not all bad! xxx

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toMidnight-munchie

The trouble with advent calendars is that those 24 itty bitty chocolates just cry out to be eaten in a oner :)

Great news about the clothes :)

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Midnight-munchieโ€ข in reply tomoreless

i will let you know how i get on hee if i have any left by next weigh in that will be a huge achievment :-)

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ab24601

No weight change but lost and inch off my waist :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toab24601

Inches off waists are a fabulous achievement, for health and vanity :)

Let's hope for a weight change next week :)

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rosie-2015

Hi prin I hoped for a better loss this week as I stayed at the same weight last week. Last week I was 16st 4 lb 6oz this week I'm 16st 3lb 2 ozs loss of 1 ibs 4 ozs I'm hoping to get under the 16st for Xmas. Good luck to everyone rosie xx

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply torosie-2015

Good going Rosie, that's a great loss :)

Here's hoping you'll be in the 15's by Christmas :)

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Thanks moreless I'm really struggling with things to eat I have diverticulosis and I can't eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, when I was first diagnosed it was advised to eat as much fibre as possible but over the year's it has been causing infamy at ion. Sorry about the long life history but if anyone has any tips I would really appreciate it, I find this forum brilliant for advice and support rosie xx ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Lol I'm sorry I meant inflammation rosie xx ๐Ÿ˜Š

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply torosie-2015

Hi Rosie,

I'm no expert on diverticulosis, but see if this helps

nhs.uk/conditions/Diverticu...

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Thanks for getting that for me but I've had this problem for over 30 yrs I see the consultant twice a year she's tried her best but it's just got worse over the years I've googled so many nhs sites and I get nowhere, it's time for me to stop moaning because I joined their forum and there's a lot of people who are worse off than me. I'm glad I found this group because it keeps me motivated and 1 lb a week is better than gaining thanks again for your support rosie xx

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply torosie-2015

Sorry I couldn't be more help Rosie, but bear in mind, 1lb/week loss is average and is completely normal even for people with no health issues. I'm afraid you'll just have to be patient :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

I'm going to copy and paste Health Kick 2000's results here, because I think she's posted on Prin's picture thread by mistake.

boooooooo... Don't you hate those scales.... 18st 9.5 lbs today....

exactly the same as last week.... I have to say finding it hard to be good with all the Pre-christmas socialising ......... the next few weeks are going to be a nightmare...

Good luck all for the next week!

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Picture thread?

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toPrin

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh....

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Thank you! It's like the picture round on university challenge ๐Ÿ˜œ

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Morning all, after my 0.2lb gain last week bringing me up to 222.2lbs I'm happy to say I lost that and more and now weigh 216lbs so I've lost 6.2lbs including the gain and 6lbs without. Excellent result seeing as I've giving up on calorie counting at the moment as I'm at a high stress time for me so I'm just focusing on making the healthier choices but keeping it simple so I don't also need to worry too much about recording everything I'm eating. And obsessing over calorie amounts.

Hope everyone has a great week ahead of them :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toRoundRobin

Wow RoundRobin, you've found a formula that suits you. A 6.2lb loss is absolutely fabulous! :)

Keep your stress levels down and keep on doing what you've been doing :)

All the best for next week :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024

WELL DONE everyone who lost and commiserations to those who gained - keep focused, you can do it!

I lost 1.5lbs this week and am delighted as I haven't managed as much exercise as I would have liked due to a bug. Hoping this week will be better on that front.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toLessToLose

Every cloud has a silver lining, maybe the bug hindered the exercise, but helped with the weight loss :)

Hope you're feeling heaps better now, especially with a 1.5lb weight loss under your belt :)

All the best for this week :)

OMG!!! I've lost 2.5 lbs, my biggest loss for 6 weeks, BUT... (cue drum roll)

I'm in the stone below!!! AND...

I've lost a whole stone!!!

WOOO-HOOO!!! (I'm a tad excited - can you tell????) Been doing my happy dance all day. Not giving in to temptation and slogging it out in the gym has been hard work - but it's so worth it to feel this good :-)

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Go Jane Go Jane,! Well done ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€ 5 house points for perseverance

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

HALLELLULAH! HALLELULAH! That's the fanfare :)

OMG I don't know where to start, I'm as hyped up as you are :)

2.5lbs lost this week - woohoo! :)

Into the next stone down - Yaaaaay! :)

1 whole stone lost - Fandabbydozy! :)

I'm so pleased that all your hard work and effort was rewarded on the scales.

Here's to an equally good week to come :)

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Prinโ€ข in reply tomoreless

Never had you down as a Salvation Army types Moreless

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toPrin

More like Aunt Sally than Sally Army, but I play a mean tambourine :)

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take it you were at the Davies cup over the weekend :)?

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Hi folks congrats/commiserations as appropriate, hope not too much damage was done this week, as I know a few of us went off the rails a bit!

Just a quick check in anyway, by some miracle I am minus 3/4 of a pound. I count myself lucky, will try to stay completely on track this week.

Good luck all for the new week! xx

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toWeightWarrior

Yaay WW, congrats on that 3/4lb, believe me, some people would have killed for that! :)

Hope you do manage to stay on track this week :)

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Just popped back, I've been having a sort through my wardrobe as I'm a bit of a hoarder and refuse to throw out comfy jumpers etc even when they are so bobbly that I could easily pass for a tramp - lol!

I now have motivation for the week, and the foreseeable future. I came across a couple of tunic jumpers and denim bootcut jegging type things that I've barely worn as I quickly got too big for them after my slipped disc...I tried them on and was pleasantly surprised. I reckon another half-stone or maybe a stone (I'm tall and lose from everywhere rather than one spot) and they will fit properly. Tbh I was amazed I could get them on at all and I haven't worn denim on my bottom half for at least two years so I have something to look forward to now. I'm going to keep them in sight in the bedroom so I can remember what I'm aiming for next, and hopefully that will keep me on track a bit over Christmas. If I can keep going I should be able to wear them Jan/Feb time!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toWeightWarrior

What a find WW,and, as you say, what motivation! I've got heaps of stuff lurking in my wardrobe, just nothing at this size. I do, however, have several brand new size 22's that I need to slim into, so they're my motivation :)

We're going to be so well dressed in time for valentine's day :)

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Just the focus you need! mine was a coat I tried it on every week.......

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What a result WW,

I think we panic a bit when we know we've overdone it! So happy for you here's to a fab week and no scones !! Lol

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I'm struggling a bit with posting to this thread, so I hope it works ok !

So after last weeks gain I am pleased to report that this week I am 170.8lbs, a loss of 2lbs. It should have been more (I was below 170 during the week), but we had a night away with family which resulted in eating too much of the 'bad stuff' ! (pesky stollen !) Still, I am pleased that my hard work earlier in the week meant it didn't result in a gain, and hopefully this week will involve no overeating ! To be honest, with the extra eating over the next few weeks, I shall be happy to maintain and start again with the loss in January !!

Good luck everyone for this week !

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to

That's a great loss Lucca, particularly as that stollen was out to get you :) Your hard work kept you well away from a gain :)

People are already struggling with the pre-Christmas festivities, so I think we'd all be more than happy to maintain til the new year :)

Good luck this week, do you have a goal for Christmas that you're still aiming for? That may help to keep you on track :)

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Hi.Been depressed lately and started binge eating evenings.Gained 2 pounds .Serves me right.๐Ÿ˜ฌ Today been Very good,so far.Trying to drink more and eat less.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply torosie15

There's no way you deserve to be punished for being depressed, just the same as you wouldn't deserve to be punished for having appendicitis!

Cure what ails you and everything else will fall into place :)

I know the weather at the moment isn't great, but try getting out into whatever sunshine we do get, because it can instantly lift your mood. Failing that, think about trying a vitamin D supplement and see if that helps.

Don't worry about those 2lbs, you'll see them off in next to no time :)

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Sheila32โ€ข in reply torosie15

Hi Rosie. I have found that singing helps my depression. It lifts my mood, and you can 't eat while you are singing.

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Very true.Thanks Sheila32.๐Ÿ˜€

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Thanks for reply.I have been really silly with food lately.I hope I have turned a corner now and behave myself.๐Ÿ˜ฑ

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply torosie15

The reason we're all here, is because we've been "silly" with food :) Together we can change that pattern :)

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Hi I have stayed the same. I have been a naughty girl most days, only over by 100 calories or so, but must try harder! I seem to just log food as I eat it and get to bedtime, and think - oo how much have I eaten!!! So I'm going to type in all my food and exercise for that day in the morning, to ensure my snacks don't go over. So I am learning, but learning slowly! I still feel in control though so in a good place, just need to be more aware when I go over my quota! Bring on the next week and us being a little more mindful!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toMaxine5555

This whole journey is about re-education and trial and error Maxine, you'll get there, slowly and surely, the same as we all are :)

You've managed to maintain, which means you have got your finger on the pulse most of the time and you just need a little tweaking to get you up and running :)

Good luck this week, I'm sure we'll see a great loss next Monday :)

Well done everyone in this thread. Xxxx

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Thank you very much Aqua, that's very thoughtful :)

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Hi Prin - I've lost another 1 1b this week so now 12 st 12 lb. my waist seems to fluctuate sometimes 37 and sometimes 26.5 but still 2 inches above the safe measurement.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toBerylbee3

Well done Beryl, 1lb is a very respectable loss :)

I'm sure you don't really mean your waist fluctuates by 10.5" ;)

We've had some great typos today :) 2" above healthy seems like a very enviable position to be in to me :)

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Ha ha 26.5 wishful thinking!!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toBerylbee3

It's been a wishful thinking kind of day today Beryl :)

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Hello Prin, Fab 5 and everyone

Last Monday - 11st 10lb

Today - 11st 7lb

Weight loss - 3 lbs

Yeah! *Dancing*

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tobubblelemon

WTG you! That's a fantastic result! :)

Keep up with that dancing and you'll lose another 3lbs :)

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Prinโ€ข in reply tobubblelemon

Liking 3lb down - well done you, if you have a spare teaspoon of dicipline can you pass it my way please?

Well, I was back up a pound at 11 stone 12 lbs. Annoying. Big Saturday night; I thought not much food, but quite a lot of booze. Going to read these responses now and try to get motivated rather than giving in and putting half a stone back on!

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Frankie, you're a star! That's exactly what this thread is all about and I'm sure it won't fail you :)

When you're re-motivated, you'll see that the 1lb gain will be smashed this week :)

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That would have been me in the old days, it would creep back on and I felt powerless to stop it, but now we are all empowered here

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Nellieg

Not a good week as I have only lost 0.2lb but that is despite having fish and chips on Thursday in Whitby and a fat rascal from Betty's on Friday - it was the last two days of my husband's annual leave this year. Then over the weekend I have had a bad cough and cold but I think this made me stick to three meals a day and no snacks as I just didn't fancy them. Also didn't feel like exercising but I have done a 30 minute walk today. A quiet week this week so hopefully I will lose a bit more at weigh in next Monday.

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A loss is a great result all said and done, what is a fat rascal? Surely you are not eating overweight children?๐Ÿ˜ณ just think how calorific they are

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LOL!!

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I'm just beginning my joirney. So my start weight is 16st 3.5lbs, onwards & downwards :)

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A warm welcome to you keep-on are you using the 12 week plan? We are all at different stages here, with different amounts to lose, stick with us and you should see results, this thread makes us accountable for our weight so join us on Mondays good or bad,mif you need help or advice just post someone will be able to help. Slow and steady wins the race!

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Thanks Prin, I started the 12 week plan at the weekend . All going well so far :) keeping quite at the minute, just reading everyone's posts :)

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Good Morning, well its Tuesday and I couldnt come on here yesterday as was annoyed with myself, I stood on scales and was two pounds up !!!!!! It was my mums 80th and we had a buffet and I was left with the big birthday cake and no willlpower!! Im out on Saturday and have a dress to get into so need try soooo hard this week ๐Ÿ˜ญ x

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply tonanashon

You only get one chance to celebrate your mum's 80th nanashon, so don't be annoyed at yourself for doing it. Those 2lbs will soon come off and you'll look gorgeous in your dress on Saturday :)

Go for it :)

Hi Prin - posting a day late as I was at my boyfriend's over the weekend until Monday a.m. so no scales for me to weigh on. Weighing in this morning at 10st4 which is 2lbs up on last week. It seems to be the same 2lbs that I lost last week and gained the week before. I think this is normal fluctuation and anyway it's well within my goal maintaining range of 10st0 - 10st7. I'm still managing to maintain most of my good habits too, although only did one run last week which I hope to improve on this week. I feel a tiny bit bloated so will also focus on drinking water and herbal teas this week. But overall I think I'm doing okay.

I hope anyone else who has gained despite feeling they're doing everything right can take some comfort from this - our bodies seem to do all sorts of weird things that affect the scales aside from what we eat and do for exercise. Hopefully things all even out in the long term :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to

Wise words Ruth. We do need the voice of reason when strange anomalies show up on the scales that threaten to send us into a tailspin.

You're so on the ball with your own maintenance programme too. Are you actually enjoying it yet, or are you still struggling to find a balance? I'm chalking all this up for my very long term goals :)

Hope you manage to sort out your bloating and get in a couple of extra runs, I'm sure I can see a 10k looming on the horizon ;)

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Hi Moreless - wanted to reply to this sooner but was locked out for a bit - literally couldn't log in and access the site! In answer re maintaining yes I am enjoying it - I'm even not too bothered about gaining the 2lbs this week although if I gain again next week I might 'knuckle down' a bit. As I think I've mentioned elsewhere I'm focusing more on keeping my exercise going rather than worrying about what I shouldn't be eating. This has really helped I think, especially as I enjoy the exercise that I do. I don't know about the bloating and the 10k but I've got one run and over 40k of cycling under my belt already this week so all's going well :) Hope your week's going well too :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to

You're not the only one that got locked out, I did too and I'm still struggling to reply on this thread - it's in delayed action :)

I'm so pleased that things feel relaxed and "normal" for you and I'm positive that if necessary, you'll be able to rein things in to keep within your maintenance range :) You're going great guns with the cycling and running, WTG you! :)

I'm having an awful week, it's like I peaked last week and now I've lost my mojo. I just can't seem to get my act together, everything feels like too much effort. :(

I think I'm going to go easy on myself this week and come back to it refreshed next week :)

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maintenance is tough but you have your eye on the ball keep up the good workxx

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Thanks Prin yes it's tough but I think having your eye on the ball is key. I really think the weekly weigh ins are helping so much. Can I ask how you got your 'I did it' by the way? Is it for completing the 12 week plan or for reaching goal weight? Either way I think I've done it too...

I was advised last night to bite the bullet and post my weight on here. I realise you guys do it on a Monday but mine works out to a Tuesday so here goes.

I am on week four now of the plan.

Start Weight: 20st 9lbs

Now as of this morning: 19st 12lbs

That is a loss of 12lbs over three weeks. I am quite please and am on target to lose a stone by Christmas. Only 2 lbs left to go :-)

xxxxx

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply to

Hi and welcome saucychilli :)

Well done for biting the bullet and posting your stats :)

You're doing brilliantly, 12lbs in 3 weeks is fantastic and only 2lbs to get to your Christmas target of a stone. I'm sure you'll smash that easily, in fact, you may even have done it by next week :)

Keep up the excellent work :)

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Thank you so much. Maybe my target is too easy but i think as a first goal its okay. Really pleased with myself. Good luck to you and everyone else with their targets.

xxxx

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Here's something to maybe give you a bit of a push for slightly more of a challenge. Sueper is running a Christmas weight loss challenge, where we've pledged our goals. Maybe you'd like to do it too? Here's the link :)

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

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December is a difficult month but we can do it. I have now lost 14.5 kilos in total although nothing this week. Feeling so much better, I can win the mince pie battle this year!

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply toDutchgirl

How true Dutchgirl, but it sounds as if you've got a handle on it this year :)

Maintaining isn't a problem when you've got a whopping 14.5 kilos under your belt. That's fantastic! :)

Maybe you'll add a bit more to that this week :)

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Hopefully we all will! Sending positive vibes to everyone from Holland. :)

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Sorry for late update . it was 85.2 kg at tuesday morning.

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morelessAdministrator7 stoneโ€ข in reply togsr1970

Hi gsr, for the sake of Ruth and the stats, could you confirm whether that's a loss, gain, or maintain please :)

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