Please Join Me for Weigh-in (Monday 18th November 2013).

[Zest]

Good morning!

Believe it or not, I have had a cold (chesty cough etc) for over 2 weeks now, but thankfully I think it is finally leaving me, and I am beginning to feel like I can see some hope of the healthier me returning. I have gained 0.4 pounds this week - so I am now 14 stone 3.0 pounds. But I am pleased it is not a massive gain.

I had been feeling fed-up for most of last week, and didn't feel very motivated. Consequently I ate more cake than I would normally do - hence the 'fed-up' meaning of that word was very descriptive! But thankfully it's not equated to a large weight gain.

I am hoping to start losing weight again now. I hope to be able to start doing some exercise again, now that my cold is finally going away, and I hope that I won't be tempted to comfort eat.

I really hope everyone has had a good week. Let me know how you're getting on.

All the best for next week.

Lowcal

[OlsBean]

This should be an example to us all, as in being honest to yourself and posting a weigh in result even with a gain, all be an absolute minute gain I'm sure you'll be back losing next week.

Hope you feel better soon.

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to OlsBean]

Hi OlsBean,

Thank you for your encouraging words. They are much appreciated!

I really do hope that this week will be better, and that I will finally see some weight loss on the scales next Monday.

Hope you have a good week.

Lowcal

[bispers]

Hi Lowcal

I think that is a very good result considering everything! Glad to know that the cold is finally on the way out and you are feeling like exercising - that small gain will be gone by this time next week.

I have lost 3lbs this week (2lbs was post operative gain) so happy with that.

Hope you have a good week.

Bispers

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to bispers]

Hi Bispers,

Thanks for positively framing my weight gain - I really do hope I will be able to lose some this week.

Congratulations on your weight loss, you're doing great. Hope you have a good week this week.

Lowcal

[albionjen]

Glad you're feeling better lowcal. Hope you have a good week this week getting back to normal.

My weight this morning is 64.4kg, up .1kg since last week. Only a tiny gain so I'm quite pleased. I had a good time at my mum's 60th party over the weekend. All her family were there for the weekend and we had lots of yummy food and wine! Including a fry up on Saturday morning, cheesecake my sister baked, roast pork on Sunday. Don't regret it a bit

I went and did the park run with my dad before breakfast on Saturday. Managed a new fastest time which I was really pleased about We found out from my aunt that my cousin's children do the Brighton parkrun. So we looked up their times and one of them had the same time as me and the other was faster! Beaten by a 13 year old! Lol

Aim for this week is to get below 64kg. Hopefully I'll manage it this time.

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to albionjen]

Hi Albionjen,

I enjoyed reading about your weekend celebrating your Mum's Birthday. I'm so glad you had a great time. You have done amazingly to have only put on .1kg, and I am sure that you will hopefully achieve your goal to get below 64kg this week.

Congratulations on your Parkrun time as well. Very inspiring. Parkrun's are typically 5k, aren't they? That's a good distance to do. I am looking forward to being able to get back to the gym - but I am going to just do some walks this week, and then maybe get back to the gym next week. I still have the remnants of this cold, and I don't want to overdo it - as I know that can prolong a cold even longer!

Have a great week.

Lowcal

[Prin]

Hi all Lowcal glad you are feeling better and that your cold hantavirus done too much overall damage! I do forget sometimes how much I weigh exactly on a Monday since obsessive as I am I will have been on the scales nearly every day - as least once! I think I was 12.12 or 13 and three quarters, today I am 11.0 and 1/4 so a gain of between 1 to 1.5 lb back to chasing the elusive 10 something, I am holidaying in Spain next weekend then after that I have Xmas meals 1 or 2 a week till the end of December so looking to keep as much off for as long as possible........ Have a good week folks

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to Prin]

Hi Prin,

You are making steady progress - well done you! I am very pleased for you - enjoy your holiday in Spain next weekend. I agree with you that Christmas meals are challenging.

Have a great week.

Lowcal

[suzybenj]

sigh - i am just the same - will power is weak. I am quite inspired by bispers..will see how i fair next week.

Glad your feeling better and fantastic that you bring us all to attention on a monday

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to suzybenj]

Hi Suzybenj,

At least you haven't gained any weight Suzybenj, just keep going and you will get some off again soon! Yes, I am also inspired by Bispers - really encouraging.

Hope you have a good week this week.

May your will power be strong!

Lowcal

[bispers in reply to Zest]

No pressure then from Lowcal and Suzybenj LOL. You both inspire me so glad to return the favour. Having a good week - so far - but am avoiding the scales!

[bispers in reply to suzybenj]

No pressure then from Lowcal and Suzybenj LOL. You both inspire me so glad to return the favour. Having a good week - so far - but am avoiding the scales!

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to bispers]

Hi Bispers,

Glad to hear you're having a good week so far. Avoiding the scales sounds like a wise strategy. I am avoiding them too, but I will face them next Monday.

Hoping we all have a good week!

Lowcal

[Hidden]

I was down 0.5kg on Monday and that is the first move from static in a long time so feeling good at the mo. Hope everyone's week goes well.

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to Hidden]

Hi 8kgtyre,

Congratulations on your weight loss. 0.5kg is really great. Hope you have a good week this week too.

Lowcal