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Please Join Us for a Monday Group Weigh-in (4th April 2016) Afternoon/Evening Session.

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Hi everyone,

This is the 'Afternoon/Evening Session' of the Fab 5'ers Monday weigh-in group, so please post in this thread if you're weighing in with us this afternoon and/or this evening!

 The Morning Session has gone really well, and please have a look at the thread if you want to catch up with how everyone is doing:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

If you join us for this Monday group weigh-in then myself (Lowcal) and the Fab 5’ers (Prin, Suzybenj, Ruth_Canal_Runner, Moreless and LotToLose) will reply to you. However, please be patient with us, as we do have other commitments, but we do our very best to get back to you as soon as we can.

Ok, so I’ll kick off with my weigh-in results: Last Monday I was 12 stone 11.8 pounds, and today I weigh: 12 stone 12.2 pounds, so I’ve gained 0.4 pound this week.   I only managed to get to the gym once – instead of twice, which has been the case for the last couple of weeks, but I did enjoy the gym session, and made the most of it. 

I did my Strength exercises (inspired by @Ruth_Canal_Runner’s March Strength Challenge) so feel good about that. I have also kept up my Kms for @FizzyLiz’s 20,000 Leagues under the Sea challenge and I’m on track for @MarmiteRehoming’s 4th July Challenge. I’ve also cleared and sorted out my wardrobe in anticipation for @Sueper’s Dress Challenge. 

 So many great Challenges, and I would thoroughly recommend doing these and participating in them, if you are thinking about it. I know many of you are already involved – I’m sure you agree it’s motivating and great fun! Look in the Pinned posts area (top right-hand-side of the homepage) for more details.

If you're look forward to FizzyLiz's challenge, it's time to post the results tomorrow (i.e. Tuesday!) so her post will be in the forum tomorrow. 

 Ruth_Canal_Runner has done the stats this week, (many thanks Ruth!) and they are inspiring: 

 Total people posting on last Monday's thread: 117. 

 Total overall weight lost: 115.8 pounds (52.55 kilos). 

Total people who lost weight: 64 (139.5 pounds lost) (63.3 kilos). 

Total people who gained weight: 17 (23.7 pounds gained) (10.75 kilos). 

Total people who maintained their weight: 16.

Total people starting out on their weight loss journey/plan: 17. 

Total people who didn't disclose their weight gain/loss: 3. 

 Note for Newbies: 

 If you are joining this weigh-in group thread for the first time today, then welcome. Just introduce yourself and share your starting weight (if you feel comfortable to do so) and your initial weight loss goals – setting yourself mini-goals leading to your ultimate weight loss goal is particularly helpful. You could also make a note of your body measurements – sometimes the scales stick at a particular weight, but there can be body measurement changes which are very motivating. It’s not all about the scales afterall – it’s how you feel in yourself.

You can always refer to previous weigh-in threads if you want to see what other people typically post (just click on my profile, Lowcal, and you’ll be able to see a list of all previous posts which are all clearly dated).

The link to the latest Monday group weigh-in thread is always in the ‘Events’ section (right-hand-side of the home-page) so it’s easy to find it once you know where to look!

Also, if you’ve not already seen it, then take a moment to read the ‘Welcome Newbie’ pack which is a Pinned post (situated on right hand side of homepage) which has been collated by Fab 5’er Moreless. The other Challenges taking place in the forum currently are also in the Pinned Posts section too. 

My goal for next week is to try to lose 1 pound, and to get to the gym at least a couple of times, as well as keep up my daily walking and Strength Exercises. 

Onwards and downwards – let’s keep motivating one another, we can do this!!! ☺ 

Lowcal ☺     

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Fitforit75

Struggling to get the morning thread to download :/ I've had a mixed week with a couple of horrible days and the result of this is a 1&3/4 gain up to 17st 8& 3/4. Back on it now albeit with a sore knee which may affect my exercise for a while..

Keep on keeping on losers ;)

Kate x

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toFitforit75

Oh dear Kate, sorry to hear you've had all sorts of things go wrong this week :(

It's strange how some of us are badly affected by the site and others not at all! I've swapped over to the afternoon thread now, because the morning one has become really slow for me, but fortunately, is fine for Lowcal.

I'm sad about your sore knee too, you really are in the wars! Just take it easy and don't try to overdo it. It's just not worth pushing it and making things worse.

I do hope that nothing worse has happened to you, I'm a little concerned that you've mentioned 2 horrible days and am keeping my fingers crossed that they were both because of your knee.

Don't worry too much about the weight gain, you'll be able to rectify that when you're feeling better. For now, just concentrate on getting 100% fit again.

Wishing you a much better week :)

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Fitforit75 in reply tomoreless

Thanks moreless :) unfortunately the knee is the lesser :/ my darling dog bit my 3 yr old niece on Friday. My niece needed anaesthetising to have stitches and it was just the most awful day. Happily she is absolutely fine but as you may imagine the what ifs have been racketing around my head ever since :(

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toFitforit75

Oh heck Kate, what a nightmare! :(

I can definitely imagine the what ifs! Was it out of the blue? For any particular reason?

Thank goodness your niece is ok now. 

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Fitforit75 in reply tomoreless

My dog adores me unconditionally (and I her) my niece is a 3yr old twin and both girls and their 10yr old sister came in together. I was answering the other twin and my older niece says Zara leaned back and back til she couldn't get any further away then snapped :( 

It will never happen again - Zara tends to take herself off when things get too lively - on friday their appearance was unexpected - in future she will go to her happy place before the twins arrive.

It was very lucky not to be worse and tbh is still causing me jolts of pure horror :/ I am very lucky in that my sister has told the police - who legally had to be told by the hospital - that it doesn't need following up - they will keep a record of it and so they should.

Kate x 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toFitforit75

Oh Kate, I'm gutted for you! Thank goodness your sister has been so understanding. It's so horrible to be torn both ways! It's every dog owners worse nightmare! I just hope you can reconcile yourself to it, sooner rather than later.

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toFitforit75

Sorry about the knee, Kate, I hope it gets better quickly.  Oh, I read further, sorry about the dog incident too, that is very upsetting, no wonder your weight responded to the stress and went up.

Hopefully everyone is now less shaken and you can concentrate on yourself for a bit now.

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muffintop67

Hi Lowcal. I am so pleased to report that I have lost a pound since last Monday. So now 11 stone 2. I was not expecting that as I have been staying with my Mother-in-Law over the weekend and she likes to feed you.  Also she makes a mean trifle and I just couldn't resist yesterday.  I tried to counteract the calories so looks like I didn't do a bad job.  If I could hit the 10's on the scales next Monday I would be delighted but the kids are off this week so its going to be tricky. You only gained a tiny bit Lowcal and well done for the gym session and strength exercises.  I am sure you will reach your goal of 1lb off next week with all that exercise you plan to do. Onwards and downwards! Have a good week :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tomuffintop67

Well done Muffintop, you have done well! You've managed to lose despite your mil's feeding the 5000 plan and the delectable trifle! What a triumph! :) I reckon that if you can rise to that challenge, you can rise to the challenge of getting into the 10's, despite the kids being off! :)

Wishing you all the very best for this week, I shall have my pom poms ready for next monday! :)

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muffintop67 in reply tomoreless

Thanks moreless.  She did want me to take the left over trifle home with me (at least half a bowl) but I managed to leave it behind. She lives in Wales so its definitely out of my reach now. Thank you for your positive comments and thanks for having pom poms at the ready :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tomuffintop67

Well dodged! :D

I just love an opportunity to get my pom poms out! :)

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small-steps

Well after gaining a pound last week I lost two this week.  Now down to 14st 1.5 lb. Hopefully I will have the same good result next week and hit the 13st  bracket.  I deserve this although I know I have to earn it too. The lighter evenings are helping as I can walk back from the station as well as there in the mornings.  Have a great week everyone and here's to reading about less of you next week 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tosmall-steps

Woohoo small-steps! 2lbs down and sooooooooo close to the 13's! WTG you! :) You SO deserve this! :)

It's great having lighter evenings and having the extra opportunity to get out and walk, or cycle, or anything really, that doesn't involve sitting huddled around the fire, in front of the telly :)

There are several people that I shall have my pom poms out for next monday and I've just added your name to the list! :)

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12.15pm I'm stopping for a bit to have some lunch.  Will be back later.  

Lowcal 😊

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eve9

Opps this posted on this mornings thread forgot the time sorry

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toeve9

Not to worry Eve, we'll find you :)

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eve9 in reply tomoreless

Thanks moreless.

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toeve9

Hi Eve,

As you know, I did find you!  I've already responded to you on the morning thread.  

Lowcal 😊

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Afternoon.  I've put on two pounds this week.  Mixture of a weekend away and too little sleep causing me to eat too many sugary things!  Have sorted myself out today so onwards and downwards.  My goal this week is to keep within 25g sugar (4 so far today) 5 days out of 7, and run the Shetland 3 times.  We're up to 40 minutes a run now.  He's still looking fab, I sound like a steam train!!! xx

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toMaxine5555

Oh dear Maxine, all that hard work and still a 2lb gain! It sounds as if you have a great plan to counteract your excesses though and I'm sure next week's weigh-in will be a whole different ball game! :)

I can't believe the Shetland's looking fab and you sound like a steam train! With all the exercise you're getting, you should be as thin as a rake and in very rude health! ;)

Onwards and downwards Maxine, you're getting there! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toMaxine5555

Wow, 40 minutes a run - that is fabulous, I am dying to be able to do that!  Your Shetland is a very good personal trainer.  I am sure you will knock those 2lbs off - and more - at this rate!

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Maxine5555 in reply toLessToLose

We don't get very far in our 30 or 40 minutes.  Think 6 little legs going up and down but not overly forwards :-)  Still we have a go!!!

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karenlbx

Good Afternoon, I'm Karen and I'm new!  Since reaching my 50's a couple of years ago, and having problems with asthma and therefore exercising, my weight has increased.  I have always kept my weight more or less under control before!  I now find myself weighing 14.5 st and I need to lose in total according to the NHS 5st 6lbs, which sounds like a daunting task...... I'm setting myself a much smaller goal to start with of 6lbs this month......I also want make sure my asthma is under control, so I can at least start walking regularly with our dog again!  

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tokarenlbx

Hi and welcome Karen :)

It's great that you've chosen to join us today and that you've shared your starting weight and goals :)

You're very wise to set yourself a nice manageable goal, which is well within your grasp.

I hope that you can get your asthma under control, because although exercise isn't entirely necessary for weight loss, it does give you a host of other benefits.

Please take the time to look at our newbie thread

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

In the pinned posts section, you'll find all the challenges, which are motivating and a lot of fun :)

Looking forward to following your progress and wishing you a great first week :)

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karenlbx in reply tomoreless

Thank you for your welcome :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tokarenlbx

Welcome Karen, I am asthmatic too and am finding that the more I do, the better the lungs are getting.  When I first started working out, I was on my inhaler a lot, now I only use it when I do my C25K training.

I felt daunted when I realised I had 9stone to lose, so I totally understand how you feel.  But you know what?  I have lost over half of it now and am beginning to feel more confident that I will get there.  I am sure once you get going, you will too.

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karenlbx in reply toLessToLose

I hope I can get my asthma under control asap, and find I can do more as you are, seeing my asthma nurse this week, so hopefully she can sort me out!  

Wow! You have done amazingly well! Well done!  

It has amazed me how quickly my weight has crept up since reaching my 50's, in the right frame of mind to tackle it! 

Thank you for your message :) 

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tokarenlbx

Ask the asthma nurse about the new inhalers, mine switched me to Relvar and it is fantastic!

Thanks for your kind comments about my weight loss, it has been so worth it and I am determined to get to goal!

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karenlbx in reply toLessToLose

I will do, thank you! 

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Cswood

This is my first week.I'm going on holiday in 6 weeks and I'm trying to loose weight as it's affecting my body.I want to be able to get around.I've tried to loose weight before and failed I'm hoping I can do it this time

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toCswood

Hi Cswood, I'm glad you found us at last :)

Did you wish to share your starting weight with us? It's not obligatory, but sometimes it can feel quite liberating :) There's no pressure, just do what you feel comfortable with :)

Have a look at our newbie thread, it has a link to the NHS 12 week plan and is full of handy hints

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

There are also a number of challenges in the pinned posts section to the right of your screen and you would be very welcome to join us in any, or all of them :)

Wishing you all the very best for your first week, I have no doubt that this time you will succeed! :)

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Cswood in reply tomoreless

Hi I'm 16st 11lb I'm so ashamed about it I've never been this heavy and it's starting to affect my body

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toCswood

There's no shame Cswood! You should feel proud that you've made the decision to do something about that number and that today is the last time you'll ever have to record it! :)

I started at 19st 10lbs and have lost nearly 5st, LotToLose has lost over 5st, Lowcal has lost over 5.5st. We didn't join this site because we were skinny, but because we wanted to lose weight and get our health back. 

You are now an elite member of an elite club! Chin up! It's a great place to be! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toCswood

Welcome CSwood, you have come to the right place - just join in as much as possible here and follow the plan and you will lose the weight!

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karenlbx in reply toCswood

Wishing you the best of luck :)

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Good Afternoon! I am also new today.

I have just finished the NHS 12-week plan.  I started off at 15 stone(!) after New Years and thought I had to do something so that I felt comfortable in my own skin.  I came across the NHS plan and thought I could give it a try.  And it's been working! 

I weighed in at 13 stone 2 lbs at the end of week 12, or 184 lbs.  This is something of an achievement for me as I haven't weighed so low in years.  I lost 1 lb last week and am hoping this forum can help keep me on the straight and narrow now that I've gotten through the first 12 weeks.  I would like to get to the top of what the NHS calculator shows as my healthy range (160 lbs, sorry but I don't know the stone measure) before I head home for my 20th High School reunion and to visit my newest niece in mid-June.  I have 11 weeks to get there.  It may not be quite there by then, but I'm really just enjoying the fact that my clothes fit now and can't wait to see the reaction from my family at the new, reduced and greatly healthier me.

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toVickyDLM

Hi VickyDLM,

Good afternoon and welcome to the Monday group weigh-in thread.  I'm really happy you've joined us, and you're very welcome!  

Wow, you've just finished the NHS 12 week plan, and what a fantastic result you've had.   Starting at 15 stone and now weighing 13 stone 2 pounds, that means you've lost 1 stone 12 pounds! Wow!!!  Congratulations!!! 

Great to hear you lost 1 pound last week as well, and it's great that you're joining this forum to help you to continue on your weight loss journey.  I've been using the principles of the NHS 12 week plan for just over 3 years now, so I do believe it is sustainable as a lifestyle choice.

Wishing you success in achieving your ultimate goal to be 160 pounds in time for your 20th High School reunion in mid-June.  Like you say, you've got 11 weeks to get there, and you can get as close as possible in that time.

I bet your family will be really thrilled and also suitably surprised to see your transformation and healthier self.

Wishing you a great week ahead.

Lowcal :-)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toVickyDLM

Well done on losing so much weight, you have done really well and I feel very confident you will lose much more in the next 11 weeks, everyone is going to be astounded!

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024

Hi everyone, I haven't finished reading the morning thread yet, but what I saw earlier on today looked great, it is lovely to see so many people joining in.  I like that we are all in this together.

I weighed this morning and have lost 1.1kg, 2.43lbs and that brings me safely into the 13s!  I am so pleased!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toLessToLose

WOOHOO LTL I knew you'd do it and that I'd get the opportunity to wave my pom poms again! You're an absolute machine! :) :) :)

I'm not surprised you're pleased and so you should be, what you've achieved is absobloominlutely marvellous!!! WTG you! You're an inspiration to us all! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tomoreless

Thanks so much, Moreless, I love the pompoms!  Now I am in the 13s, it makes my amount left to lose less than 4stone now, which feels a lot less daunting.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toLessToLose

Yaaaaaaaaay! Go you! You're running away from me twinny! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tomoreless

Your time will come, Moreless, I am certain of that!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toLessToLose

When I'm officially an OAP! :D

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tomoreless

No, it will be sooner than that, we all lose weight in different ways and you are due a biggie loss soon, while I will probably have a low one, so keep on keeping on, you are doing brilliantly!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toLessToLose

I'm happy as long as I keep on losing. I shall panic If I stall completely :o

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toLessToLose

Wow, LotToLose (lovely Fab 5'er),

What a FANTASTIC result - many Congratulations!!!  You're safely into the 13's, that is so great!!!  😊  Losing 1.1 kg (2.43 pounds) - brilliant!  😊

Wishing you another great week ahead.

Lowcal 😊

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toZest

Thanks Lowcal, feeling a bit more positive about the remaining stones left to go now!

in reply toLessToLose

Fantastic loss - well done LTL. I'm sure the ducks helped 😃😃

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply to

The certainly did FizzyLiz, they got me out onto the riverside walk after a very tiring day, whereas I would normally just stayed in and vegged!

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MW50

1st week done, starting weight 13 st 5 lb, today 13 st 1 lb -  a loss of 4lbs!  I know this is a first week loss of mainly water and not sustainable but still a massive boost to my confidence.  immediate goal, to get out of the obese category - never thought I would be glad to simply be overweight!  Long term I am aiming at about 10 st 7 lbs, depending on how I feel when I get close.

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toMW50

Hi MW50,

That is a great boost confidence wise - an excellent start!  Congratulations!😊

I hope you enjoyed your first week, and I would like to wish you another great week ahead.  Your weight loss will probably reduce in amount now, but you're already anticipating that, and here's to an Onwards and Downwards trend from here on in.

Have a great week.

Lowcal 😊

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toMW50

Wow, what a great start, I think you will be in the wonderful overweight category before we know it at this rate!

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Anon-E-Mouse

Good afternoon Lowcal and the fab 5ers,

I've read all the morning thread, so encouraging and inspiring. Zest  , <half a pound,  it'll be gone by tomorrow, you'll achieve your goals I'm sure. moreless  WTG in the 14s, I've been waving my pom-poms for you great news. 😄

I have lost another 1lb this week, 10st 7.8lbs to 10st 6.8lbs. Happy with that 😀 Steadily on my way to the 9s by summer. I came across an old diary yesterday, in May 2014 I weighed 12 st 8 lbs, so pleased to be over 2 stone lower than that now. I remember how much I hated myself then and how tired I felt, don't ever want to feel like that again, and I won't! 

Onwards and downwards 😀

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toAnon-E-Mouse

Thanks for the pom pom waving Mouse :)

Well done you for losing another 1lb, you're slowly, but surely chipping away at them and you'll definitely be in the 9's for the summer :)

Last summer, I was over 20st and utterly miserable, so I can so relate to how you felt then, compared to how you're going to feel this year :)

You're going to rock this summer! Wtg you! :)

Onwards and downwards! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toAnon-E-Mouse

You are now in the lower half of the 10s, I am always happy when I cross the half-way mark of a stone, if you know what I mean!

It is great that you are so much lighter than in that diary entry and your determination never to get there will hold you in good stead and carry you through to your goal - well done!

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doctorwho68

Hi everyone

Another odd week with lots of weight up and downs and distinct lack of exercise😢

28th March 2016: Weight: 10st 4lbs

0 4th April 2016: Weight: 10st 5.5 lbs

So a gain this week of 1.5 lbs. 

Will do my best to lose something in the next 7 days and get out on my bike.

See you next week.😀

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply todoctorwho68

Keep plugging away DW, you will get there. It's so difficult, because you're so close to maintenance.

Fingers crossed for fine weather, so you can get out on your bike.

Onwards and downwards! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply todoctorwho68

How disappointing for you, but I have a feeling you can turn this around, especially if you get out on the bike!

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CatRuns

Hello all, 

Well done on getting involved in all the challenges Lowcal I'm sure you will be losing that small gain very soon indeed!

It's a tiny loss this week from 87.4kgs to 87.3kgs so -100grs. It's small but it's in the right direction so I'll rejoice anyway. 

Didn't exercise as much as I would have liked last week but the Easter holidays are getting in the way. Also, had some family celebrations so it's all a bit tricky. 

Determined to get more exercise in this week so sports bra is on and ready to go!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toCatRuns

Yaaay Catmay! Absolutely the right head space and the right reaction! :)

You are so right to celebrate all losses, no matter how small! :)

You'll be out putting that sports bra through it's paces, this very minute, I expect! :)

Onwards and downwards! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toCatRuns

At least it is 100gms in the right direction, especially with all the social things getting in the way.

Sports bra ahoy!  Good luck for getting more exercise in!

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WeightWarrior

Hi folks, just popping my head up - haven't forgotten but I'm going to register my weigh in tomorrow.  Today was a bit higgledy-piggledy.  Son had dental appointment first thing, I set my alarm as I usually sleep like a log if and when I eventually get to sleep.  It went off, I must have hit it in a semi-coma and turned over...he came running in at 8.30, mum, mum it's half eight get up!  Just about had time to get a quick shower and brush my teeth then into the car and off!  Anyway, just didn't think about weighing and ate breakfast etc, was already dressed.  Figured, I will just do it tomorrow morning when things are less hectic, and hopefully the order will be correct - I usually weigh before breakfast and while I'm undressed!  Hope you all have a good week, see you again tomorrow then!  :-)

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toWeightWarrior

Hi WeightWarrior,

Great to see you!  I'll be checking the thread in the morning, so just weigh-in when you can - no rush, whenever suits you tomorrow infact!  Glad you managed to get to the dental appointment with your son for his appointment.

Here's to catching up tomorrow, and to a great week ahead.

Good luck for your weigh-in tomorrow.

Lowcal 😊

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WeightWarrior in reply toZest

Hi Lowcal better late than never, I'm back lol!  I'll post my weigh in as a reply, as normal, in case it gets lost in the "side replies" on this post.  I hope that makes sense lol

Monday here again .Again no weight loss. Stuck at 15st 12lb. Still trying to get my pain under control.  

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply to

Hi Caroline62,

It must be really tough for you at the moment, and I really hope that your pain can be brought under control soon, so you can enjoy some pain relief.  Well done for maintaining your weight - it is a good result, especially in the circumstances, and I hope you have a reasonable week in terms of your pain levels, and that you are able to cope.

You take care, and I hope your week goes well.

Lowcal 😊

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply to

Aw, sorry about the pain, Caroline, is this the back problem still?  Being in constant pain and unable to move about really does make it difficult, but well done in being mindful of your weight, that is half the battle.  I hope you get to feel a lot better soon.

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Willlose

I missed last week's weigh in but after two weeks of being off plan and feeling pretty terrified about getting on the scales today, I have lost 3 pounds over the past two weeks and have lost a total of 12 pounds after nine weeks. No congratulations are deserved for the weight loss because I really haven't done anything over the past few weeks to warrant the loss. 

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toWilllose

Hi Willilose,

Wow, that's great that you've lost 3 pounds over the past 2 weeks, and that you've achieved a total weight loss of 12 pounds in 9 weeks.  Congratulations!!!  😊 We missed you last week, so I'm glad you came back to weigh-in today.  I'll count your weight as 1.5 pounds over this last week, as an average lost per week, as we only ever count one week's data in our stats - and Ruth will be here later in the week to count up the stats results.

I know you said 'No Congratulations' are deserved, but I beg to differ with you!  You must have done something to get a result like that.  Please do take my Congratulations in the spirit in which they are offered - i.e. I'm genuinely pleased for you.

Wishing you another great week ahead.

Lowcal 😊

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Willlose in reply toZest

Thank you for your support and thank you for being pleased for me. I think this forum is the thing that will keep me going through the tougher times :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toWilllose

I agree with Lowcal! All weight loss is to be congratulated, because of course it's deserved! If you hadn't had a handle on your eating, you would have gained, or at the very least, maintained! WTG you! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toWilllose

Well, you must have done something right, maybe you are so in the swing of things now it just seems a bit easier.

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DartmoorDumplingRestart Feb 2024

Glad to report 1lb loss - despite Easter, and family visits and having to prepare huge fry-ups for paying guests!  Calories have gone over between 200 and 500 each day but physical work and country walks with dogs and family have compensated thank goodness.  Weighing in at 14st 1lb so hope to hit the 13's next week!  Lovely to find some of my "too tight" clothes are now doing up again...

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toDartmoorDumpling

Good for you DD, success against all the odds! Really good going! :)

I'm coming down to stay with you, the thought of a fried breakfast has got me drooling! :)

Fingers crossed for the 13's next week, you'll be able to celebrate wearing perfectly fitting clothes :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toDartmoorDumpling

Wow, that is fantastic, you are really doing very well indeed, especially under the circumstances.  Bring on the 13s next week!

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afro-girl

Hello, one week into my weight loss journey and I can report that I have lost 2lb

Starting weight- 14.5lb

weight this morning-14.3lb

So far so good, will continue making changes to my lifestyle and diet. This week I hope to minimise the amount of processed food that I eat during the week, especially those frozen pizzas and pies they're my weaknesses 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toafro-girl

Well done Afro-girl! You're off to a flying start! :)

I like your plan to reduce processed food, I'm sure you'll feel the benefit of that, very quickly :)

Wishing you another fantastic week :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toafro-girl

That is a great start - well done!

It took me a couple of weeks to get into the swing of things, finding out what I can eat and making sure I had healthy options available.

You will figure it all out, I am certain!

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afro-girl in reply toLessToLose

Thanks moreless and lottolose for the encouragement! Hopefully next week I will be reporting another loss :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toafro-girl

I'm sure you will afro-girl :)

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Adheela

Hi everyone. Oh never mind lowcal it's hardly anything. Hopefully next week wel see a loss for u! Well for me it's horrible women's week but luckily I did not gain. Stayed the same as last week 10st 9.2!

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toAdheela

You will have a good loss next week, I bet!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toAdheela

Well done for managing to maintain during your hormonal week Adheela, that's not an easy thing to do! With a bit of luck, the scales will reward you with a nice big loss next week :)

Wishing you a smashing week ahead, Onwards and downwards! :)

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Adheela in reply tomoreless

I hope I have a good loss to show u next week! Thanks guys, I really look forward to this weigh in!!

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prawncess

sorry to say i gained a 1lb this week. kick in the rear applied, chocolate gone. down to business

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toprawncess

The chocolate's gone now prawncess, so you'll have no trouble this week! :)

Stick to plan and those pounds will start to fall again :)

Onwards and downwards :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toprawncess

That naughty, naughty chocolate, I am glad you have finished it now and can get back on track - that 1lb will be gone before you know it!

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Wolff6x

Now at 136kg, so that's a couple of kilos less to carry. Unfortunately (for this project!) we are off tomorrow a pre-booked family get-together for a couple of days in a lavish hotel. I am planning some long country walks!

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toWolff6x

Hi Wollf6x,

Congratulations on losing 2 kgs this week, that is phenomenal!  

I hope you have a lovely stay in that lavish Hotel - and that you enjoy all those country walks.  Sounds lovely!!!  

Wishing you a great holiday.

Catch up with you when you get back.

Lowcal :-)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toWolff6x

You are doing so well - have a lovely family get together and enjoy the walks, it is always nice to get new scenery to look at while you exercise!

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PP_1234

Hi Everyone :) I am pleased to say that I have lost another pound this week. Last week I was 14st 6.75lbs and this week I am 14st 5.75lbs. I am so pleased - just 1.75lbs to go and I have lost a stone! Well done to everyone else and thank you all for the motivation as well :)

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toPP_1234

Hi Polleypocket89,

Congratulations to you for losing another pound this week, that is brilliant!  :-)  Glad you're feeling pleased, and rightly so - you're getting close to having lost a whole stone!  Wow!  

Hope you're enjoying the week so far, and here's to another great week ahead.

Lowcal :-)

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Happymary

Pleased to have lost a pound and hoping for another next week. Maintained and not moved in the past couple of weeks so happy enough. Been in the gym a lot over the Easter break. Hard to shift the sweet craving in my head. It's a hard habit to break. Motivated by anticipating my 12-week call up for health re-check - having been somewhat slated at new year. 

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toHappymary

Hi HappyMary,

This is great news to hear you've lost a pound this week - Congratulations!  I know you'd maintained for the past couple of weeks, so it must be very satisfying to see some movement again.  Well done for getting to the gym a lot over the Easter break.  

I hope your 12 week health re-check is a more motivating and pleasant experience than the one you endured previously.  I'm sure you'll have lots of positives to share with them, and I hope they appreciate those changes.

Wishing you another great week ahead, and good luck with your goal to lose another pound.

Lowcal :-)

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Happymary in reply toZest

Thanks for your enthusiasm. I have downloaded the app for the life fitness gym machine, which I am not sure was a good idea. I don't have a fit bit, because I am not sure it suits my character - I think it will give me a reason to eat, not deter me. I would cheat, or worry my sleep was inadequate. The gym app keeps a total, which appeals to my competitive nature and makes me realise what I can achieve. I don't 'use' it to prompt me, but it was nice to see I have clocked up 50 miles on different machines over a couple of weeks ( cross trainer and bike). Stopped running cos my knees won't make the distance in life - and the surgeon won't want to hear I have been pounding the treadmill when I am back for a 6th visit!!!! He has a point. 

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natalie-jade

I'm Natalie (26). Today is my first weigh in and I'm 13 stone 5. I have never been above 13 stone before, so I'm feeling pretty disappointed in myself. Have had about 13 operations in the last 2 years, so there is the inevitable 'recovery period' where you are supposed to rest and therefore exercise can be tough. I am now heavier than ever, but also, in terms of my health, healthier than ever, so I'm in a really good place to be able to start taking steps to lose weight and hopefully sustain it longer term :) 

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suzybenj in reply tonatalie-jade

Welcome Natalie-jade.  Sounds like you have had a tough couple of years.  But you also sound you are in a better place to think about your weight and where you would like to be.  I am glad you now feel healthier - as the weight loss journey has it 'ups and down' and you need to be in a good place to start.

Don't be disappointed about your weight - the important thing is that you want to make a start on reducing it.

I would take some baby steps- have a look at pinned post from more less that points you to the NHS plan and how to get a grip on healthy eating.  You may want to consider looking at my fitness pal a free site to track what your eat and also your weight and vital statistics.  Some of us use both aspect of the site others just track weight, waist chest and hips.  It can be encouraging to see these change- not just weight.

then I would look those 5 pounds in the eye and work on them first:-)

Good luck - have a look through some of the posts on this thread and other stories - it will give you an insight into others journey and their challenges.

Hope to see you next week:-)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tonatalie-jade

Hi Natalie, I am so glad you are much better now and can begin to exercise more, I think it helps a lot.

I am sure you will knock off the weight and once you make a start and everything begins to fall in place, you will feel a lot better about yourself, your body and everything.

All the best for a good start this week!

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ZestHealthy BMI

6.30pm I am going to have some dinner and may be less present tonight, as I have a few things I need to do.  But I'll pop in later tonight, all being well.  :-)

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Redx1995

Hi Lowcal,

I'm really pleased this week. 3lbs off! It might have something to do with feeling very travel sick for most of Saturday though.....

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suzybenj in reply toRedx1995

Redx - I am sorry you felt travel sick - but v pleased you have lost 3 pounds - yay:-)

Onward and downward:-)

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Redx1995 in reply tosuzybenj

Thanks for the support Suzy xx

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toRedx1995

Wow, great loss this week, but sorry you had bad travel sickness.  Have a great week, Redx!

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Redx1995 in reply toLessToLose

Thanks LessToLose  I hope you had a good week too?

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maiziepops

Good Evening, this is my first day here and my weight this morning was 17.9. I started trying to lose weight  in Jan 2015 and my weight then was 19.13. I have been down to 16.5 and have gained over the last 2 months so I'm here to try an re-focus. I walk almost daily between 3-5 miles and do cardio and weights at the gym. I look forward to getting to know everyone.

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suzybenj in reply tomaiziepops

Maiziepops - welcome.  And thank you for giving us your stats.  You have clearly made great inroads into your weight loss journey and you have shown you have real determination.

This Monday morning thread - is a weekly pit stop for many of us - to receive support and advice - share your blips and trips along the way.  There are lots of inspiring stories to keep us all hanging in there- when our motivation dips.

If you have not done so already check out the pinned post on NHS choices - live well - this is a great place to get started and re- focus where you are at.

BTW great walking distances.....you should join one of fizzyliz's challenges-a new one will be starting soon:-)

Good luck and we hope to see you next week:-)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tomaiziepops

Hi maiziepops, well done on nipping it in the bud now before you get up to 19.13 again (or if you were me, it would be with an additional couple of stones on top).

Sounds like you have good exercise habits - I find that really helps, especially the weight-lifting.

Best of luck to you, I hope it goes well!

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telute

Back up to 13st - which is a gain of 2lbs.  Disappointing  but not unexpected given the last week being both stressful (which makes me eat things  I shouldn't ) and that time of the month.  Will just have  to preserve and hope to do better next week :-)

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suzybenj in reply totelute

Telute - you have done an excellent self-diagnosis.  The Monthly will pass - and hopefully the stress will reduce.  No doubt the scales will tip the other way next week.

Good luck :-)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply totelute

Ahh, stress has that effect on many of us, I hope this week is better for you and you get a good loss on the scales next week!

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Emjayd

I am starting my health kick today. I am at my heaviest weight of 11 stone :( I was a similar weight in 2013 (I started exercising 3/4 times per week for 1-2 hours per session and cut my calorie intake down by at least half). I definitely lost weight but only lost about 16 lbs in about 9 months of hard slog. I don't understand why my body tends to hold onto the weight so much, so it is disheartening to know it's a long, hard and slow road to losing weight for me. I had my daughter last year and it has led to unhealthy choices. I do intend to rejoin the gym soon as it does make me exercise.  I am hoping that I was doing something wrong and that following some sort of plan will make the weight loss occur quicker. Good luck to everyone travelling on the same road to the ideal weight! 😊

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suzybenj in reply toEmjayd

Welcome Emjayd - thank you for sharing your story.  Weight loss is a very frustrating business - most of us struggle with the speed of the loss- i.e. Slow and the ease with which weight just climbs back on.  

I am afraid there are no easy quick fixes that are sustainable.  Couple of suggestions if you have not taken them up already:

Look at NHS Live well - it is a pinned post on this thread:-) just to get your brain back into the groove of healthy eating etc.

Check out my fitness pal to record your food intake - this can be quite illuminating. You can also record your weight and measurements so you can track progress.  You might want to consider checking out your BMI

Exercising with your peeps is challenging - aim for shorter sharper sessions - you can load these into my fitness pal.

Look at marmite rehoming's 4 July challenge (pinned post). If you aimed for a pound a week - that could be a stone lost by 4 July.

Our motto on this thread is sustainable steady weight loss:-)

Good luck and I hope to see you next week:-)

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Emjayd in reply tosuzybenj

Thank you suzybenj and LotToLose. I am hoping it's easier this time around too. I am realistic and was aiming for a 1lb per week last time too but it never happened! I am happy to aim for a 1lb a week again. Where is the my fitness pal to be found please? It sounds like a very handy tool. Thanks :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toEmjayd

If you have a smart phone, you can download the app from Google Play.

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suzybenj in reply toEmjayd

My fitness pal - you can look up online and just join- and use as much or as little of the site as you want.  It does have a down load able  app

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toEmjayd

Welcome Emjayd, I hope you find this a lot easier, healthy weight loss takes time and if you can make it enjoyable and life-sustaining, hopefully you won't gain it back again afterwards.

Good luck for a successful week!

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suffolkwomble

Hi everyone

Well, I am amazed to say I was 11 st 10 4 and I am now 11 st 8 8. Don't know how that happened as I have eaten steak and chips and pizza this week 😕 but I have also been running around after my 6 year old too as it's easter hols! 

Not expecting a loss next week though - it must catch up with me soon, right?!

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tosuffolkwomble

I think you should write this diet plan up and sell the book, I see £$£$£$ in your future!  Seriously though, that is a great weight loss this week - well done!

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suffolkwomble in reply toLessToLose

Yes it does sound like a great diet!

Hi all one of those days today still i met my half way goal today after losing 3lbs this week and ive now lost 15% of my body weight so on track for my 4th July goal but today i spent all day in hospital and it turns out i might have to slow everything right down- so feeling a bit blue right now but i'll get over it : )

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suzybenj in reply to

MR - great news on the weight loss and the 15% body weight loss.  I commend loads of people to your challenge.

so sorry you have been in hospital - really hope you are ok ...

Wishing you a speedy recovery...

in reply tosuzybenj

Thanks Suzy such a nice thing to say - i'm sure i'll bounce back- just a bit gutted i've got to change what was working so well for me... c'est la vie i guess

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Suzie54 in reply to

Hi Marmite. Well done on losing 3 lbs that is tremendous. Hope everything is ok & you feel better soon

in reply toSuzie54

Thanks suzie thats very kind of you- i'm sure i'll be fine when i get over the shock of todays events : )

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply to

Oh no Marmite, I see what you mean now about your difficult day :(

But well done on your fantastic weight loss and even if you have to slow things down a bit at least you are over the half-way mark now.

Keep well and be careful!

in reply toLessToLose

Thanks ltl but if i follow instructions i'll be 5-6lbs heavier next week after carb reloading so i'll be going back over that 1/2 way line the wrong way! - i wont lie i'm pretty gutted after all the sacrifices ive made, so i think once the shock has worn off i'll need to come up with a plan that can get me to goal in a very very slow way : )

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply to

 That sounds like the best idea, MR, you have got the tools to figure it out and if you get stuck, just ask on here, there is bound to be someone here that has had to do the same and can share their experiences with you.

in reply toLessToLose

Thanks Ltl - i shall be glad to see my pillow tonight lol

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply to

Yes, try to get a good night's sleep, then work on a plan tomorrow.

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply to

Hi MarmiteRehoming,

So sorry to hear you've been in hospital all day.  I really hope you have a good night's sleep tonight.  Please take care.  

Lowcal :-)

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fingerbobs

2.75 lbs lost this week. 20.75 lbs lost in total.

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suzybenj in reply tofingerbobs

Finger bobs- supe well done = 2.75 gone and adds to a very respectable total of 20.75 pounds lost:-)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tofingerbobs

Fantastic result again this week, Fingerbobs, you are doing so well!

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Suzie54

Hi. As expected I have gained this week, not unexpected if I'm honest. My gain is 3 pounds which almost puts me back at the beginning. I am trying not to dwell on this & I am trying to take each day as it comes, concentrating on small achievements, as I believe this is the only way I am going to succeed. So, today has been a good day. I've eaten sensibly, taken Jarvis (my staffie ) out for a long walk, been to keep fit for an hour & my car passed its MOT :) So hopefully I will be able to build on this & stay positive. I am hoping to lose 2 pounds this week.

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toSuzie54

Sorry about the gain this week, but well done for turning it around and getting back on track today - you never know, you may lose all of this weeks gain, I will be crossing my fingers for you!

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Suzie54 in reply toLessToLose

Thanks LotToLose. I am my own worst enemy! Everything goes well & then I sabotage it. I am determined to turn it round this week, a really good weight loss would be just the ticket :)

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suzybenj in reply toSuzie54

Susie 54 - weight loss is so frustrating!!  But you are being very sensible - and taking a fresh look at each day.  I have quite like the daily pledges - where folk have just pledged whatever they want to achieve for the day.  Saying it out loud as it were concentrates the mind.  

I also like to take the small step approach-that builds up incremental loss--no matter how slowly.  It all adds up in the end.

good luck for next week- onwards and downwards:-)

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Suzie54 in reply tosuzybenj

Thanks suzibenj. You are quite right weight loss is very frustrating. I am trying to look at it differently this time round, as I have been overweight for a very long time, most if not all of my adult life. I think I have tried most diets, clubs etc but have fallen at one or other of the many hurdles. My problem is I have yet to accept that weight loss is not instant, that it is a lifestyle change. I lack motivation & so if a craving strikes I find it very hard not to give in. I need to try a bit harder at not giving in. Once I put my mind to it I can lose weight quite well, so I'm not going to give up.

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mavis63

Hi Lowcal and everyone else,

I'm new here and I have just have started the NHS 10 week plan to shift some very stubborn and annoying lbs that have crept on over the winter months. My weight this morning was 10'11" and I would like to get down to 9'12" over the 10 weeks.

Best wishes for a successful week!

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tomavis63

Hi Mavis, welcome, I think your goal is very achievable and good luck for a successful week for you too.

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ollio

Lost 2lbs...am now weighing 15st 7.5lbs.....have lost a total of half a stone since starting here. Thanks everyone. x

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suzybenj in reply toollio

All sounds like good steady progress.  It is great to report your first half stone - a significant milestone.  Onto the next one:-)

Good luck - onwards and downwards :-)

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ollio in reply tosuzybenj

Definitely. Am looking forward to the next goal. Happy days xx

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tubbycat

Oh LowCal,  sanguine and calm as  ever! I nearly didn't post as I  am  STILL 11 stone 3.8  so  have again maintained but not  lost. What more do I have to  do!? Stop drinking wine  I  guess as it  certainly isn't excess food that is  making me stick. I  have lost  about  half  a pound in total  over the  past six  weeks...

Well let's hope for a  better  week but I did  feel like giving up this morning. Porridge for  breakfast, soup for lunch, every day, but it  is the evenings that must be  my undoing....

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suzybenj in reply totubbycat

TC- I feel your pain - but you have maintained hooray.  But I know frustrating.....I am not sure what your goals are - but maybe you need to mix it up bit??

I find if I eat fresh veg salads (finely diced carrot, paper, spring onion, chuck in some beet root and olives with some chicken)- my body has to work a bit harder for nutrients

I have also been previously successful with making my last meal of the day - before 7pm - and then nothing until breakfast.

Love wine - but have just given it up for bit - well maybe a week....

I have also just changed my calorie intake by switching down 100 calories a day...

Go back to basics - check portion sizes   etc etc. etc....

Do you calorie count ???- maybe check that your allowed amount is still the same??

......just some thoughts.....talking to myself really....i am going to check all these things out for myself:-)

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tubbycat in reply tosuzybenj

Good advice and thanks.  goals are to lose another stone or almost- I'm out of  'danger' on my BMI, just, but want to be less heavy. I tried a different  breakfast  today and  lunch just as you say to 'mix it  up a bit'- I do find the wine hard but you are right I don't calorie count so  much thes e days, just assume I  have had so  little I must be Ok ot  eat dinner and have  a glass of  wine- or two. So I will try  a different  tack with a more varied  diet intake and also I will calorie  count.. Thanks, as ever!

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radioactiveblue

Lost 1 lb this week. The scale didn't move for days, but finally it budged.

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suzybenj in reply toradioactiveblue

RAB - you gotta keep the faith that the scales will shift:-)

Well done a pound less - good luck for next week:-)

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ToLiveTheDream

I've lost 0.7kg this week :D

Hope you have a great week, everyone! Hope you stay positive :)

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suzybenj in reply toToLiveTheDream

Hi ToLivetheDream- what a great name:-)

0.7kg gone - well done!!

And I will stay positive - thanks for the good vibe:-)

Onwards and downwards:-)

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Prin

Hello ladies haven't got round to seeing all the results yet Lowcal you are a twelver for sure now good work, I didn't weigh in last week -too depressed, but this week am 11.1 so that may be.75 per week? This weeks aim maintain and to curtail the marathon celebrations 😜

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toPrin

Hi Prin (lovely Fab 5'er),

Great to see you!  Yes, I'm a 12-er for sure now - at least I hope so!!!  :-)

Congratulations to you for losing 0.75 pound per week, and that is really great!!!  I noticed you didn't weigh-in last week (nothing gets past me you know...!), but seriously, sorry you felt too depressed to do so, and glad you're feeling better to weigh-in today!  

Good luck with your week's aim to maintain and to curtail your Marathon Celebrations - Many Congratulations on succeeding in running the Marathon - I think that is an immense achievement! 

Have a great week ahead.

Lowcal :-)

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suzybenj in reply toPrin

Hey our very own Princess Paris Marathoner - how amazing is that.  Congratulations:-)  Bask in the glory....and you get your life back:-)

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DMMEG16

Hi all... Despite having a bad few days, I've managed to drop 0.2kg (half a lb)-only a third of what I aimed to lose (1.5 lb), but I'm happy with that given how things are at the moment (period bloating, generally feeling demoralised)-am just happy not to have put anything on 😄

Well done everyone else and keep fighting the good fight... Tomorrow is another day...

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toDMMEG16

Hi DMMEG16,

Hello!  Congratulations on losing 0.2kg, despite the fact you had a few bad days, and the fact you've got your period and consequently feel bloated - I hope you feel much better really soon.  Feeling demoralised is not good.  I really hope you will have a better week as the week goes on.

Like you say, tomorrow is another day, and I hope it will be a good day for you!  You deserve it!

Have a great week.

Lowcal :-)

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ZestHealthy BMI

Hi everyone,

11.20pm I have to go to bed now, as I've got really tired.  So do keep posting, as there may still be some Fab 5'ers up and about, but if not, I'll be back sometime tomorrow to check the threads - and I will respond to any late weighers.  We're expecting some people, and we encourage you to weigh, even if you're a couple of days or so late.  So please do! 

Really enjoyed reading everyone's posts today, very inspirational and very supportive to one another too. 

Wishing everyone a great week ahead.

Onwards and downwards.

Lowcal :-)

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Carpo82

Hi Everyone.

Sorry for late post, but could not get on with my phone yesterday and had no access to a computer before now.

It's a maintain for me this week. Still weighing in at 82 kg.

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toCarpo82

Hi Carpo82,

Great to see you!  Sorry you couldn't get on with your phone yesterday, that can be very frustrating!  

Congratulations on maintaining this week - that is much better than gaining, so hope you're feeling ok with that.  Hopefully you'll see a loss coming up soon, all being well.

Wishing you a good week ahead.

Lowcal :-)

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Carpo82 in reply toZest

Thank you Lowcal.

I feel Ok about it. I have been stuck for a while now though and it is starting to get to me. Ever since before Christmas I have been between 81-83 kg. So this week I got my bike out and also stated using some exercise DVDs again to see if I can trick my body to start loosing again.

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v29let_12 stone

My weight loss is extremely  slow. I am finally down to 11 stone. 1 more pound and i will have lost 1 stone and be in the 10s. Can't wait for that to happen but the rate i am going it will take another 3 weeks. I am so envious  of all you lovely people that can lose a stone in 3 months. I have another stone to go and will belucky to do it inside 6 months. So feel good about losing 1lb a week because i widsh i could

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply tov29let_1

Hi v29let_1,

Please don't be concerned about the rate of weight loss - a slow and steady rate is healthy and sustainable, so you're doing well.  Congratulations on getting down to 11 stone.  You're close to being in the 10's, and close to losing a whole stone - that is brilliant!  Really well done.  :-)

Thanks for joining us in this Monday group weigh-in session, and I hope we'll see you in future weigh-ins.  

Wishing you a great week ahead.

Lowcal :-)

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WeightWarrior

Hello again!  I know it's late in the day but I keep getting these phases of not sleeping and then having a day where I literally crash out and lose half a day!  Not good!

Pleased to report that I lost 2 and 1/2 pounds this week.  I'm fairly sure it's to do with the rest helping my leg drain, as the size was much improved when I woke, although I'd rather it lost it's reddish colouring in that area too!  Still, any improvement is all good!

As for your tiny gain, Lowcal, I'm sure it's just part of a natural weight fluctuation for you and is not much at all to worry about.  I've noticed your gains are very small when they happen, and then they go down again, so it averages out.  You always keep your eye on your weight, so I don't think you have to lose sleep over it.  Maybe if you suddenly piled on half a stone in a week for no apparent reason and then weren't losing the pounds again to keep on an even keel, you might be starting to think "Hey, what's going on here!".  I don't see any cause for alarm though, I think you have this maintaining down to a fine art tbh!  :-)

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toWeightWarrior

Hi WeightWarrior,

I was expecting you today, and it's great to see you! :-)  What a great result you've had this week - Congratulations on losing 2.5 pounds!!!!  Really good!!!  Like you say, any improvement is all good.

Thanks for your kind words to me also, which I appreciate!  

I hope you are enjoying your day and I'd like to wish you another great week ahead.

Lowcal :-)

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joe58

Weighed in at 13.9 put 2 lbs on although exercise was still active but had problems with measures. My jug and scales broke so not sure if that is the reason this week I am using spoon sizes from recipes that I got from my friend till I get new scales and jug.

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply tojoe58

Hi Joe58,

Great to see you!  Glad to hear you've been keeping up with your exercise, but sorry to hear your jug and scales broke, so you haven't been able to be as accurate with your measuring.  Good idea to use the spoon size as a guage within the recipes this week, until you can get new scales and jug.  It does show how much portion sizes and measurements are important, doesn't it.  I'm sure you'll get your 2 pound gain off again really soon.  

I hope you're enjoying trying some recipes, and that you're having a good week.  Enjoy that exercise.

Wishing you a great week ahead.

Lowcal :-)

Hi Lowcal and all, sorry to be late again, just a quick catch up weighed in on Monday 4th at 10 st 4.25 lbs so a loss of 2.75 lbs. Yay! Hope everyone is doing Ok. Catch up again next week hopefully, xxx

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Hi Mimsta,

Glad to see you!  Better late than never, that's what I say.  :-)

Especially good to hear you're great result - losing 2.75 pounds this week, that is fantastic!!!!  Congratulations!!!  :-)

Hope you've had a great week so far.  Half-way to the weekend already, and enjoy the rest of your week.

Lowcal :-)

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Mano20

Hi,everyone

I am late for telling,this time I not loose weight .same weight 90 kg.

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toMano20

Hi Mano20,

Great to see you, and I hope you feel ok about having maintained your weight, because we do consider a 'maintain' to be much better than a gain, so I would like to Congratulate you for that.  Hopefully you'll have a further loss for next week, all being well.  Good luck, and I hope you have a really lovely weekend - it's nearly here!

Lowcal :-)

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Mano20

Hi lowcal,thank  you for your good and encouraging message.after reading your message I suddenly jumped up and went for a 40 minutes walk today.good wishes for every one

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply toMano20

Hi Mano20,

Great that you went for a 40 minutes walk today - I hope you enjoyed that! 

Have a lovely weekend.

Good luck for Monday's weigh-in.

Lowcal :-)

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