Fresh start....

[Jay86]

Happy new year to everyone!

I've been very weak this holiday season, and now that it's over and I've had my obligatory shocking weigh in, I feel like I should move on and make this year a better one.

I won't even go into detail this time about what a pig I have been because I'm hoping that's the old me and I don't need to admit his sins!

I went shopping just now still suffering from my overindulgence last night so I was able to make some healthy choices before the old me had a chance to wake up and sway me towards the baked goods. I have a cupboard full of soup, a loaf of wholemeal bread, bananas and some sugar free cereal to see me through the day and hopefully tomorrow. Even if I want more, I spent all my money!

When my wages come in next week I intend to sort out a gym membership and force myself to go along at least 3 times a week. I will probably start off slow because of how unfit I am and do half an hour then work my way up to getting fitter over time.

So, deep breath.... 24 stone 6 pounds. Not gaining a single pound more!!!!

Good luck to everyone this year!!!

[Stefaniax]

Thank you Jay86, it's going to be a fab year for us all in terms of health and fitness, a year of great personal achievements that nobody expected us to get to! I have an ambitious objective, which goes beyond loosing the 5 extra stones I carry, I plan to get good at Pole dancing! I had a trial lesson a couple of weeks ago, and I almost died of pain from the aches that I had for three days, and I had not even got up the bloody thing!! Seriously, the hardest physical challenge I had to endure in the past 18 months ( during which I have learned Krav Maga, mixed martial arts, loads of endurance and strength classes at the gym, jogging, commute to and from work on foot daily for almost 7 miles...). So, as I like my challenges, I decided I just have to learn this beautiful art, although there is no way that I won't loose weight and change my shape dramatically if I get good on the pole...for me, this is a happier way to handle my objective to achieve health and balance in my life then say 'loose weight'.

So good luck to you and keep us posted on progress!!

[Jay86 in reply to Stefaniax]

Can't believe I didn't see this reply ages ago! Hope it's all gone well for you!!

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Jay86,

The holiday season is notoriously challenging, and most of us in the Monday group weigh-in gained weight this week, but thankfully, the overall weight loss for 2015 was really significant. So it's the overall perspective that counts.

2016 is a New Year, and you are sounding positive and determined to not gain a single pound more, and I believe you!

If you fancy the idea of a group weigh-in, then please think about joining us for the Monday group weigh-in - I post it just before 7am on Mondays, and we'll be there on 4th January.

I know group weigh-ins aren't everyone's cup of tea, so will understand if you prefer to do something else, but I just wanted to welcome you to the site and let you know about the weigh-in, incase it was something you might enjoy being part of. The NHS 12 week plan is really good - as it offers structure and good advice.

Wishing you all the best for 2016, and hope to see you around and about in the forum.

Lowcal

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi Jay, new year, new you

You can do it and we can help

[sueper]

Hi Jay,

My post xmas weigh-in was pretty awful too but onwards and downwards

How about committing yourself to a 20 - 30 minute walk everyday from now until you can sort out the gym membership, this will certainly help when you join the gym too.

Good luck for 2016 - you know you can do it!

[blacksunflower]

good for you with your resolution, and good luck at the gym. You can do it!