This is the 'Afternoon session' of the Monday group weigh-in, 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 if you want to read how it went, then take a look at it here - you can support the morning weighers with any comments you want to make, or just have a read through:
In the meantime, to the Afternoon/Evening people, hope you enjoy your weigh-in. One of the Fab 5'ers (Prin, Suzybenj, Ruth_Canal_Runner, Moreless, and myself, Lowcal) will ensure we respond to you. But please be patient, as we do have other commitments.
By the end of the day, everyone will have received a response from one or more of us. Moreless and I will also be ensuring we cover both threads (morning and afternoon/evening to ensure that everyone receives a reply), but if you're weighing in for the AFTERNOON/EVENING, then this is the right place.
I'll just repeat the stats (thanks to Ruth_Canal_Runner for compiling these):
Total people posting on last Monday's thread: 136.
Total overall weight lost: 191.1 pounds (86.7 kilos).
Total people who lost weight: 84 (218.2 pounds lost) (99 kilos).
Total people who gained weight: 19 (27.1 pounds gained) (12.3 kilos).
Total people who maintained their weigh: 11.
Total people starting out on their weight loss journey/plan: 16.
Total people who didn't disclose their weight gain/loss: 6.
We've lost the equivalent total weight, as a group, to a Large Mountain Lion or an Addax Antelope. Wow!
Personally I lost 0.6 pounds this week, which means my current weight is 13 stone 1.6 pounds.
How did you do?
Wishing you a great week ahead.
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Well done everyone on the morning thread, whether you lost, maintained or gained, you are still being accountable and that is what matters. Keep up the good work!
I lost 1.6lbs this week and that brings my weight to just under 100kgs, yay! I was 121Kgs at a GP appointment at the end of August, so I have lost over 21Kgs since then.
(I am bilingual when it comes to weights and measures - it gives me more little goals along the way)
How clever of you to be bilingual with weights and measures, I have to admit that kilos are still a foreign language to me and I just can't "visualise" them
I'm delighted that you've gone under 100Kgs, cos that sounds impressive, even to me
Using my calculator, I can work out that you've lost just a bit more than me, so you must feel as good as I do, if not better
Thanks Moreless, we are neck and neck, you really are my twin!
I feel fantastic, I still have joint pain, but it is getting much better since losing the weight. I am hoping that by Easter, I will be able to try running without damaging anything (pavements, treadmills etc), lol.
I haven't braved running yet, walking and cycling are my limit, but I would like to try it in the future. However, I need to sort out the arthritis in my toes first!
I like using both sets of weights too. My scales are digital so I swapped to weighing myself in kilos because decimal points of a stone don't mean anything to me, but like to compare with good old stones and pounds every now and again - but as I'm not fully bilingual have to use an online converter or calculator like MoreLess.
Losing 21kg overall is amazing LotToLose, well done!
Hi all. Lowcal, congratulations on losing again this week I have stayed the same at 17st9&1/4lbs, this is not too bad though as have had a bad week diet wise - I think that I'm struggling a bit with doing extra exercise and being hungrier.. I'm going to finetune suitable snacks this week and hopefully find a balance!
Kate, I found I needed to consume a higher calorie allowance at the beginning because at my heavier weight, my calorie needs were more than the average person. Oddly, increasing my calorie consumption to 1600-1800 meant that my weight loss became a steady 2.5lbs a week and I was able to exercise more and not feel starving hungry.
I have lost over 3 stone by doing that and now I have reduced my allowance to not over 1600.
Hi Kate, have you thought that perhaps you have added some weight in muscle through doing exercise? Muscle weighs more than fat... and it uses up more calories than fat as well- so a 'maintain' with increased exercise may actually reflect that! (Wish I was that positive for myself!!!)
That's great, at least the scales didn't go up! I'm in the same boat as you due to what I think I will call "pork-gate" lol, maybe we will see a loss next week. Good luck!
Hi Lowcal, well done on your loss this week, I have stayed the same 13.1lb which I am not dissapointed with as 3lb loss last week and have not had a lot of excercise this week with weather. Will hopefully get out to do more walking this week, it does make a difference.
Thank you! Well done for maintaining your weight this week, and the fact you had the 3 pound loss last week means you've maintained that excellent result. Really good!
Yes, the weather does try to scupper our exercise plans, doesn't it. I hope you're able to get out to do more walking this week, as per your plan. It is great exercise.
Didn't post a weigh in last week as I was wrecked with a week long migraine, not nice, but weigh in today is 12st so since starting 3 weeks ago have lost 4 lbs, a nice steady weight loss. I continue to have cola free days, fewer lattes, and have embarked on gentle walks. So far so good!
I can't imagine what a week-long migraine feels like, sounds horrendous. Congratulations on your steady weight loss, good work!
I always loved lattes but have had to cut them out because they're so high in calories. If I do go to a coffee shop and want something milky I'll now opt for a cappuccino which is less calorific, having less milk content in it.
Interestingly my Sunday School class yesterday were scathing about colas because of the high sugar content, especially the youngest one. Several of the class said they'd rather have water than Coke! Start 'em young, and hopefully they won't get addicted to the sugary stuff
Hope you are feeling better after your migraine, that sounds awful.
I'm just calculating your average weekly loss, to help Ruth out with the stats - I calculate that losing 4 pounds in 3 weeks makes an average weekly loss of 1.33 pounds. I hope you're happy with that, it's a really good weekly progress. Well done!
Appreciate your thoughts😊 Been prone to migraines from very young, sudden change in temperature is one of my triggers and at this time of year can't really avoid that! Am happy with slow but consistent weight loss best wishes to everyone else here
Welcome to the Monday group weigh-in. Basically you've lost 7 pounds in 2 weeks and 4 days. I have therefore divided this by 2, and it makes an average of 3.5 pounds lost in 1 week 3 days.
As you're a new member of our group, we would take your starting weight, and count you as a New Member for our stats. I don't think I've seen your name is our group before, so hope this is correct.
I'd recommend looking at the NHS 12 week plan as a good framework - with lots of advice and information and maybe using an app like Myfitnesspal alongside that to help you keep track of your food and drink intake. I notice you also mentioned that you drink a lot of Pepsi, but that you're "struggling to not touch" it.
Have you found a drink that you can replace it with - maybe fizzy water, if you don't want to cut out the 'fizz' aspect yet. Sometimes it can be easier to reduce the amount of something rather than completely cut it out, but see what works best for you.
The amount of weight you'll lose in the forthcoming weeks will probably be between 1 and 2 pounds, as people often lose a bit more in their first couple of weeks.
Wishing you a good week ahead. Hope to see you in next week's weigh-in, which will be on Monday 25th January 2016. There will be a 'Morning' and 'Afternoon/Evening Session' - so make sure you look out for the thread which is at the time of day you prefer.
I have been absent from this group for quite some time - had a look back through and the last time I weighed in was 26th October at 11 stones 6.5 pounds. Between then and now I managed to lose quite a substantial amount of weight on a 'plan' and got down to 10 stones 4 pounds but over Christmas and New Year regained 8 pounds putting me at 10 stones 12 pounds which I have been unable to shed! Not sure what this will do to the stats as lost 16.5 pounds and regained 8 pounds - sorry!!!
I am aiming for a 2 pound loss this week as really don't want to undo all my hard work. Reading all the posts is very motivating and I am sure this will spur me on.
Thanks for welcome back moreless! Once you miss a couple of weeks it's hard to come back sometimes so a lovely welcome is always appreciated!
No great mystery to my weight loss - it was a clean eating plan with lots of protein, fresh fruit and veggies. Everything was made from scratch with the philosophy that if you couldn't pronounce it you probably shouldn't eat it!
Will report back next week hopefully with a good loss.
I feel your pain, I put on nearly half a stone in a week over Christmas, but I've managed to lose it again, and you will too...keep the faith and stick with it, good luck for next week, you can do it!
Great stats! I had a quick look at the morning replies and everyone's doing so well, whether or not they had the good fortune to show a loss to reward their efforts.
I'm back below 53kg at 53.9, well within my maintenance zone, so happy with that.
I forgot to take my own advice last week and rebook my Monday zumba class the very next morning and it fillled up really quickly so I'll have to miss it, but still looking forward to Pilates tonight and another zumba class on Thursday. I think I got my exercise on Saturday painting a ceiling which involved climbing up and down the steps regularly, so was happy to slob in front of the telly on Sunday afternoon watching back-to-back episodes of dramas. Lovely!
Hope everyone has a great week, keep up the good work.
What a pest about your zumba class Carolee, thanks goodness you still have your other classes. Will you have to wait long before being able to book it again?
Well done for continuing to maintain your weight I monitor all maintainers very closely and am in complete awe of you all. My hope is that by the time I reach that stage of my journey, I shall have learned everything I need to know from you, in order to maintain myself.
Thanks, Moreless. I can book again tomorrow, will have to set a reminder!
Blush! I'm not awesome. I only had a stone to lose and did it on the 12-week plan with lots of great tips from the likes of Lowcal and Ruth_canalrunner, and everyone else. Luckily I started in the summer holidays when it was easy to cut down and to take on new active habits. I'm sure you'll soon be in maintaining mode too. I love how we can all get support and ideas from each other on this site.
Oh that's good, I was thinking you'd have to wait 3 months or something
It's not the losing of the weight, although that's difficult enough, it's keeping it off after. I've never managed that in all my years of "dieting" and it'll be about another year before I reach that stage, because I still have 6st to lose
I'm sure you'll manage it, since the idea of the 12-week plan is to cultivate healthier habits that will should stay with you and help you resit the demon on your shoulder tempting you to go back to your old ways. People on the site often start again with the 12-week plan after completing it, to keep them on track.
I'm sorry you've had such a hard time with yo-yo dieting. I imagine like so many of us your eating is all mixed up with emotional issues and self-esteem.
I'm one of the lucky ones; though my weight started creeping up slowly in my forties, it didn't actually get too bad and it wasn't until last year that I started getting concerned about where it might lead if I didn't stop and take stock of my habits (chocolate, wine, takeaways, thinking I could eat as much as my husband, no physical activity). My 2 brothers-in-law had died before their time, one through complications from diabetes and the other a heart attack.
My friend started Slimming World and Zumba last summer and she like you had a lot to lose, and she is my inspiration. She's actually lost 4 stone so far and is doing brilliantly - and so will you!
Well done everyone x I've lost 1lb this week, was hoping for more but know I've got to be patient and if I continue eating well and exercising I will get to my goal x
Hope you make it to your gym session. I had to 'pledge' to go today, as I don't think I'd have done it otherwise, the weather made me feel quite lethargic, but I'm so glad I did go, as I returned feeling much more 'energetic' and positive in mood, so that was good.
Hope you manage to get there and that it has the same impact on you!
At the risk of sounding like I have hit the repeat button, because I just commented the same on another post lol, very well done, that is 2 packs of butter - no mean feat! And it's going in the right direction too, brill!
I am starting out today with a weight of 13 stone. I am type 1 Diabetic and have an underactive thyroid. If anyone has some tips that would be great! Today is the day I start my journey!
I shall look forward to following your progress over the weeks and please feel free to ask any questions you need to. There's normally somebody about to answer them
I've still not been able to go for my daily walks due to back spasms and awful pain, but I think that has made me concentrate more on what I'm eating - either way, I'm happy to report a 4lb loss this week!
I'm already on a cocktail of meds from the GP. I went back on Friday and he did a physical examination, I just need to manage the pain, and I will. I know what needs to be done, and I'll get there. Hydro pool booked for Wednesday afternoon, that usually helps me relax, which is half the battle.
The hydro pool is at a constant 35 degrees, it's really quite warm compared to a swimming a pool, and I believe there is a solution in the water that assists with floatation. It's very different to swimming, but swimming is good. I usually go to the pool twice a week, but haven't made it for nearly 2 weeks now. Who knows, I could be there this week.
Congrats on that FFudon - 4lbs is very respectable - you must have made some significant changes to your food to compensate for not being able to exercise - maybe focusing on diet is the best plan for now, going forward? I really hope your back spasms calm down and that you've got some good pain relief. Good luck for the week ahead - perhaps this time next week or the week after you'll see a 22 on the scales?
I've been making use of my blender and it's surprisingly good.
A few frozen sprouts, some celery & fresh ginger, an orange and a banana with chia seeds make a very filling lunch.
I discovered tesco meal replacement bars and have 1 for breakfast with green tea, and for an evening meal I've been clearing the fish and meat from the freezer. Fish curry with rice tonight
I like the sound of your fish curry and rice for your dinner tonight. I'm having fish pie - for the 3rd night running! Made a big pie on the weekend, and I am really enjoying it. Hope you enjoy your fish curry with rice.
Hope you enjoy the Hydro pool too. Sounds really good.
What a great loss, 4lb, wowee well done! Sorry to hear you suffer with your back too...I hope you are able to get as much pain relief as possible within your circumstances, and very soon. Chin up, I'm not very mobile and I'm losing...and you are certainly losing too, so we've got this covered!
Well done on your weight loss. I didn't post last week. I had the lurgy plus both ponies were ill. I do get very down with sickly animals, and if I'm sick too, I'm rock bottom!! In 2 weeks, I've lost 3 pounds. The three of us are now improving but I have to be honest I'm not caring about exercise or eating at the moment. I have no idea how people who are 'properly' ill cope, it must be truly dreadful. I have a cough and cold and am so sorry for myself! So my plan this week is to get to next Monday healthy - I have my probiotic yogurt and I'm not afraid to use it! Been watching much tv this week and am interested in that time restricted feeding idea of one of those lovely twin doctors!! That would limit my naughty evening snacking and wine moments!!! I can see that being a winner!
Oh poor you and poor, poorly ponies (try saying that after a few!), Maxine
Thank goodness that all 3 of you are on the mend now
You managed a great weight loss too, was that just because you were off your food?
Not snacking in the evenings has certainly been a winner for me. I have a rule, nothing after 8pm Try it yourself, you've got nothing to lose except pounds
Yes just off my food. Didn't bother with food, just a bar of chocolate every so often! no wonder I'm not better yet - that's hardly healthy. Am now eating my chicken salad for lunch so I'm being a good girl and putting proper nice fuel in my poor cough ridden body!!! Honey and lemon's going down well too
Hi Maxine - so sorry to hear your ponies have been sick - oh bless!! I understand that it's tough for you too, people are very close to their animals, and I know they give us a lot back too. I hope you all recover completely asap and hope the probiotic yog does the trick for you. In the meantime congrats on losing 3lbs despite a difficult couple if weeks - I'll count that as 1.5lbs for this week. Take care
Well done on your loss, I hope you feel better soon. There are a lot of germs doing the rounds aren't there, we're on our second one since Christmas and it's starting to get boring now! Can you get some pre-prepped veggies and throw them in a pan, make a big stew or soup, freeze some so you don't have to spend much time in the kitchen, and it will last you through the time you are feeling poorly? Or maybe if not this time, when you feel better, make a big batch and freeze it in readiness for any future incidents like these so you have a healthy meal to hand? Get well soon x
Well done on the 0.6lb loss, you'll soon be in the 12s!
I was 11st 6.6lbs last week and this week it's 11st 4lbs. I had been good and should have lost last week but didn't so maybe it's caught up with me this week. Either way I'm happy.
Great to see you! Thanks so much for your encouraging words.
Brilliant to hear you've lost 2.6 pounds this week, that is really good - Congratulations! It's good that you were patient to see the results this week, and you kept on track - well done you!
Glad you're feeling happy - that's a great feeling!
Hi, I just joined today but I want to record my starting weight! Something I have never done in public before, I hope this will keep me on the right road !!!!
Good girl! I've just left the link for this thread with you, but you've beaten me to it
That's twice you've publicly displayed your weight now and believe me, it gets easier every time you do it, especially as from now on, the number gets smaller
Don't feel badly about it, I had to lose almost 3st to get to your weight You're just a skinnymalink
You've probably seen the other link I left for you, by now, so all that's left for me to say, is have a great first week
You're far braver than me, I am heavier than you and even tho folk here are lovely, I still can't bear to post my actual weight!
I find the weigh in really great for motivation, I'm sure you will too. Very good luck on your journey, you can do it!
Only 1lb this week (sorry stats) but its my own fault for trying to play catch-up from a few social events so i'm grateful to get that lol. Hope everyone isnt suffering from the cold too much : )
Good afternoon to you all.Week two and a loss of 2lb making 3.5/8lb so far.Now 14st 2.3/8lb so under 200lb,a little milestone.Thank you to the Fab 5 for the work you do and congrats to all you brave souls venturing out to exercise in this weather.
Just weighing in for this week with a loss of 2lb now 11 .11.75 recovered from the Chinese and hoping hula hoop will do some toning and not cause any other injuries!!
Wow, that's a great result - Congratulations on losing 2 pounds. Glad you have recovered from the Chinese meal - hope you enjoyed your choices. I didn't read what you ended up having - I hope you enjoyed it.
Hope the hula hooping is going well, and hope you don't have any further injuries.
Week 2 completed and after a huge loss (5lbs 3/4) last week I wasn't that sure what was going to happen this week but I'm excited to say I have lost another 2lbs! 😀
Im a little worried about next week but I'm hoping that I can sick to the plan and see what happens on the scales.
Very well done on another loss! Don't worry about the scales, just stick to the plan. I stuck this week, it happens some weeks, but if the overall trend is downwards then it's all good, think of the long term effect, it all adds up over time!
Your right, I think I'm worried because I was doing really well until the end of last week and then Sunday was awful! I was hungry all day and it felt like I could only think about food. 😕. I have been ok since then but the difficult days are a bit scary if I'm honest. I need to be more positive and take your advice about the overall picture.
I still have a lot to lose, but lost 2 stone 4 since the beginning of September...had a couple of hiccups along the way, Christmas being the biggest one, but the overall picture is definitely the one to focus on! Chin up, we'll get there, just keep going!
Hi all, this is my first weigh-in. Just started my plan today so I am starting at 12st 2lbs....my goal is to get down to 10st. I've been half trying to shed the excess weight for years with no luck so I felt a more dedicated & organised approach was necessary with the healthy eating and exercise. I have an iffy lower back most of the time so the weight loss will help with that too. Until I get my core muscles stronger, I am slightly restricted exercise wise due to my lower back but there is still plenty I can do.
I wont be doing any aerobic exercise today but I will do some weights/stretches.
Great that you joined us - and I'd like to wish you a Very warm welcome to the Monday group weigh-in. You've shared your starting weight, and I hope that felt ok to do so. You're close to the 11's already, so hopefully you'll be seeing them very soon!!!
I think you're right that a dedicated and organised approach should hopefully give you more success than previous attempts to lose weight, without such a structure.
Good that you are aware of your physical limitations with regard to protecting your lower back, and that you're going to pace yourself regarding any exercise - that's very sensible and important. But like you say, there is still plenty you can do, and I hope you enjoy the weights and stretches.
The NHS 12 week plan is a good structure - I'm sure we mentioned that when we spoke yesterday - but if you've not yet seen it, it's definitely worth a look.
Wishing you a great first week, and look forward to catching up with you at next Monday's weigh-in, and hope to see you around and about in the forum inbetween.
Thanks for sharing your starting weight, goals and history with us
I'll give you a link to our welcome newbies thread, because it has all sorts of tips to help you on your journey, but if you have any questions, don't be afraid to shout out
Hi and welcome! Don't worry, I have back problems and I am still losing weight with virtually no exercise, so it can be done. Good luck with your journey
Iam new to this, so hope I am getting this right...
Last Monday I was 112kg and now I am 110kg so thats a 2kg loss, or in other words a 4lbs lost. I have a long way to go, but its a start. I am using My Fitness Pal to track everything, so here is the start ( I have previously lost 4 stone, but this came to stop in August time when I sprained my ankle, and then I got puppy so got lost for a while)
A very warm welcome to you! It's great that you've decided to join us for this Monday group weigh-in. I hope you'll enjoy being part of our group.
Great to hear you've lost 2kg (that equates to 4.4 pounds loss), really good!!! It's a fantastic start! Congratulations!!!
Great that you're using Myfitnesspal to help you track - I also use it, and find it easy and really helpful. I had stopped using it for a while, but recently re-visited it, and am pleased I did.
Sorry to hear you sprained your ankle back in August - you had been doing so well to have lost 4 stones at that time. Really brilliant!
Hope you enjoy your first week in the forum, and that you have a great week.
Brilliant loss, and you may think you have a long way to go but it's amazing how the pounds/kilos add up over the weeks and months. I'm sure you know that anyway given a 4 stone loss - wow! Good luck, you can do it!
Remember to check out if you're posting in the right thread - i.e. it's the evening now, and so you need to check you're posting in the 'Afternoon/Evening Session' - so double check the title - to make sure you're in the right place. This IS the 'Afternoon/Evening session' so come and weigh in this post, if you're looking for the Fab 5'ers Monday group weigh-in post.
Lowcal
Hello,
After my first weigh-in last wee where I'd lost nothing, this week I have had a 3 3/4 lb weight loss and I am now 23st 6 1/2lb! I am more than happy with that (the weight loss and not the actual weight, mind you!)
Just to say a big thank you to all the Afternoon/Evening weighers - it's been such an inspiring thread, and similarly I love the Morning Session too - so many great results.
I am just letting you know that I'm stopping my 'shift' now, and leaving the Afternoon/Evening thread in the very capable hands of the rest of the Fab 5'ers team, many of whom are around and about just now.
So please keep weighing in, if you fancy a weigh-in with the Monday group - and try to use this Afternoon/Evening thread to do that. Many thanks!
Just to reassure you that the Fab 5'ers will be checking both threads to make sure we don't miss anyone, and also will be around for the few very late weighers who may pop by tomorrow and many the next day or so.
I won't be online myself till later in the week, as I have some stuff to do tomorrow and the next day which needs my attention, and I can't therefore be here as a result of that, but I am happy that the thread has gone so well and I am happy it's in excellent hands with the Fab 5'ers team - they'll look after you, so keep posting.
Hi folks, nearly forgot to post! I stayed exactly the same this week. I think it might be due to a slight over-serving of pork on Wednesday. Well, a bit more than slight, to be perfectly honest. Father in law cooked, it was a big piece and very tasty, and I had a couple of extra slices, and they weren't thin slices either! That plus, ahem, "some" crackling. The balance is quite delicate for me, and obviously what I over-ate was quite heavy in calories. Anyway, at least I didn't go up, it's just a shame I didn't resist the extra, I might have seen even half a pound loss. Right, on we go to next week then! I'm off to rest the leg, congrats/commiserations to you all, will try to remember to read up tomorrow and see how everyone got on xx
I wondered where you'd got to WW, I thought maybe you'd posted late on the morning thread, because I'm locked out of there now.
A maintain is better than a gain, but what a bummer that a little bit of pork and some crackling could mean the difference between losing weight and not!
How is your leg? Has it improved enough to get back on your pedaller?
Hi, I don't know where the time is going at the minute! I've given it a go today, literally JUST done it and I notice it's 12.30am!!! Will try to fit it in a bit earlier in the day tomorrow, back permitting. Just got a load more salad and veggies delivered today, planning to make stew for tea, and a batch of veggie soup to use through the week because we've managed to pick up a germ from our dear son now - he brought it home from school! He said school's full of them, oh joy...happy January! Crossing fingers that I can do a bit of pedalling and that coupled with lots of veggies will equal a loss of some kind on Monday. Father in law has gone on holiday so no pork this week - things are looking up lol!
Lost 3lbs this my second week, even though I was naughty on sat night with a bottle of wine lol. So I'm now 19 St 0 lbs. good luck to everyone for this week
Well done to those reporting a loss this week.....sadly I am not one of themhad a 1.5lb gain but had a few ssneaky sweet treats to reward myself for doing dry January and coich to 5k.....only got self to blame!
Here's to a better,focused week good wise for me.....loving c25k and off to bed with achey legs x
Evening MB - C25k is a fabulous programme -and stick with it- exercise is not just for the body but the mind too. I well remember completing that 9 week programme with a huge sense of achievement.
On the calorie front - it is surprising how little energy is used up running - i did a calculation once and what i had done barely raised enough for a kit kat
Have you tried taking on My fitness pal - you can track exercise too. If you haven' t already check out NHS voices 12 week losing weight plan.
A warm welcome Rachel, do you have a plan ? If not take a peek at the NHS 12 week plan for sensible sustainable losses. Have a good week and feel free to ask any questions
I didn't post last week .. went up from 15.10 to 16.2. Down to 15.9 this week, so 7 lbs, or 0.5 lbs.
I think a complete change from low fat with too many carbs to low carb high fat is working well on the scales and the mood but not so well in the bathroom!!!
Must eat more veggies, might even try a prune or two.
Hi Sheila maybe you had water retention last week? Sorry to hear your bowels are protesting but the odd prune will sort it out downwards and onwards great results, be wary of faddy diets ok short term but the key is long term change-have a great week
Hi just signed up for health unlocked. Am planning to lose a stone. This week I lost 1kg and have started walking again after a break from it. Will try and log in on a Monday and see how everybody is doing.
Hi thanks for your reply. Sorry it's taken so long to respond. Be deliberately off line whilst having a week off. Probably not good for the weight loss! Tomorrow will tell. Thanks for the link to tips. Will have a look at that and get back on track tomorrow. The hardest part for me is being on the lowfodmap diet as it is very restrictive. However, now I have got used to it I feel I can refocus on Weight loss again after 5 months break.
Sorry I forgot to post yesterday. I lost 3lb which I'm very happy about as I was saying with friends for most of the week and it was hard to control my food. Back in the gym and feeling positive!
Wanted to do a bit more of a "proper" reply as it was a very quick weigh in for me on Monday, I nearly forgot to post! Just wanted to say hi, Lowcal, and very well done on your loss...you are right, it is to be celebrated! As you know, we are the same height, and I can only dream of reaching your weight at the moment, I have a lonnnnnnng way to go. So think of it this way...I would LOVE to be in your shoes right now as I think you are in a great place!
Morning WW- thank you for checking back with us. Like you say -we all have to start somewhere- and identify with folk similar to ourselves. They are our talisman and inspiration:-). But they also have there own blips and trips along the way. It is the support here that keeps us in the game.
So like you I am hanging in there -for that elusive perfect weight
Thanks for that lovely message. I really appreciate it. You're getting there - so just keep going, and you'll get there too, it took me a while to lose my excess weight - but it was worth it - onwards and downwards!
Hi everyone - I hope I'm on the right thread Learning a lot about diabetes and weight loss, and learning a lot about my my body at the same time! Anyway - this week I'm 12st 1 lb which means I've lost a pound this week. Yay! I'm trying to cut down on the carbs as I noticed when I ate a jacket potato (ahem, large) I went to the loo six times in the afternoon, so that means I must have been trying to get rid of the sugar, so that means the potato was too big. Very interesting.... at least I'm assuming that? I've also walked a lot more, yesterday I must have walked all in all about 5 miles. Left the car at home (in fact forgot where I parked it). As the day was cold but lovely, I was invigorated by the end of it. My brain felt more alive! Walking is the way to go if we are physically able to Enough of my ramblings. I know it's Wednesday and this is supposed to be Monday - sorry I'm late.
As Prin would say- we are arkwrights open all hours . No check in is to late
Well done on the pound loss- and the thoughts about your diabetes management. I am sure that thinking over time- changes us for the better and encourages us to be healthier. I was only talking to a friend the other day about Xmas treats- and I was the great scoffer of chocolates and could not believe anyone who could eat one chocolate and put the box away. Improbably- I am now that person.....still way to go yet for weight I want to be- I am 2 pounds behind you- with being in 11s on my mind.
Great on the exercise front- I am a big advocate of getting out there- good for the mind and spirit.
Hi Suzy - very similar then - I also have 11 stone in mind. Even though they say I should be 10 ! Not sure I can think about that one at the moment....
Please could you include the results for Olivia26, as she posted in our previous thread (dated 4th January 2016) but I've told her I'll copy and paste her weigh-in result here - so she can be welcomed here and included:
Olivia26 wrote the following:
"Hi folks Well this is my first weigh-in and I'm 12 stone 7 lb - the heaviest I've ever been. Got some events coming up so I don't think I'll lose anything but if I can just not put any more on that would be good."
I've already replied to Olivia, and given her the link to this thread, so she knows she can have a read through and update on the latest thread.
She's a newbie, and wishing her a Very Warm welcome!
Hi.. just joined.. got a huge mountain to climb but I want to start with my first step tomorrow with my first weigh in.. how can I join your Monday Group?
Hi again. You don't need to join just find the post tomorrow and add your weight. There will be lots of posts so you can see the sort of things people post
Welcome! Yes please, you would be very welcome to join our Monday group - I'll look forward to reading your post tomorrow - and hope you will really enjoy being part of our group.
I know you've clicked to 'follow' me - which means you'll be automatically notified of when I post the Monday group thread. There will be a Monday Session, posted just before 7am, and and Afternoon/Evening post, which I will post at about midday, so just choose whichever suits you best.
Hi Moreless I did say my loss to avacado on a comment I made about a post she has made. If it was not connected by you, I have lost 2lbs this week that is Monday to Monday. I could not move the computer at the right spot this morning! Sorry
I feel I must put the 2lbs lost this week to the chair yoga, extra walking up stairs instead of the lift and 2 exercise dvds. Heat might prevent repeats this week but will make the effort.
You've posted in an old thread - i.e. dated 18th January 2016, so here is the latest thread, if you'd like to pop in there with your weight loss, that would be fantastic!!!
Hi Lowcal. I must be the one that there is always one of! I lost 2lbs last week Monday-Monday I feel great and think the extra exercise sessions have turned the corner. Thank you for your perseverance
Don't worry, it happens to many people - you've still posted in the same place though - I am going to copy and paste you, because you are clearly trying to get there, and I think you need some help, so I'll do that, and then tag you from the other end. The link I'm going to take you to is here,
Good Evening everyone. Finding everything a real effort at the moment. I cannot seem to string two good days together. My motivation level is really low & my eating habits are terrible fuelled by the fact that I keep buying chocolate, biscuits cake etc. I'm buying this stuff to cheer myself up & for a few minutes it does, then I feel even worse, full of guilt. I cannot remember the last time I felt really hungry, I seem to have lost the ability to recognise when I am hungry. I'm 62 in a week's time & I'm really concerned about the effect my heating habits are going to have on my long term health, but I still can't seem get it together. This all sounds very wimpy & I feel that I should be able to just "pull myself together" but I'm finding it difficult. Anyway my weigh in this morning revealed that I had put on 2 lbs, not surprised, my weight is 15stone 10 lbs. The other interesting thing is when I'm out walking Jarvis my staffie, I hardly give food a second thought but as soon as I'm back in the house the cravings start, I guess its something to do with keeping busy. Sorry this is such a negative post but others might have some ideas to help me out. Thanks for reading x
I'm going to copy and paste you over to the correct thread, because I can see that you've had some difficulties with motivation recently, and so maybe the thought of moving the thread post probably isn't something you necessarily know how to do, as you did try to find the right place - so I will tag you over there, and copy and paste your reply, but for future reference, if you look at the Events section, which is below the Pinned posts, then you'd be able to always find the most recent thread.
Another maintain for me so still at 9st 7lbs. I am going to try dropping my calories by 200 cals to see if I can get my momentum back as I appear to be stuck on this number!!!
Hi all, sorry for the delay I was poorly then busy with uni work and v little sleep before heading off to visit family for Christmas. Thought I'd pop on quickly and update my weight... lost 3lb last week! My 5 yr old kindly shared his sickness bug with us though so not quite how I'd wanted to lose it... Wouldn't recommend ... lol
Did you look at the date on this thread, Shezza? Today's weigh-in thread can be found in the Events section, to the right of the home page, bottom if you're using a mobile.
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