If you join us for this Monday group weigh-in the office juniors are in charge this week and one of the Fab 5’ers (Suzybenj, Moreless,,LotToLose and myself, Prin) will reply to you.
However, please be patient with us, as we do have other commitments, but we will do our very best to get back to you as soon as we can.
This week I weigh 11st 2lb so a pound down I think from last week,
The weigh in post from two years ago I am saddened to say I am 4lbs heavier than then ( maintainer - who am I trying to kid?) on a happier note the dress still fits nicely and I am still spinning at 6.45, Lowcal however is leading by example and is a good 1/2 stone lighter. Suzy is the other Fab 5’er that was with us then- I think she was busy running the London Marathon
Lowcal (Group leader - lovely Fab 5’er) has had a big birthday (50)and is away on her holidays. 🎂🎈🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉🎈 🎂from us all
Looking forward to catching up with her when she gets back, and she will be posting the May Bank Holiday weigh-in on 2nd May 2016 as usual. Thanks for doing the stats Lowcal 😇
Here are this week’s stats:
Total people posting on last Monday's thread: 132
Total overall weight lost: 104.81 pounds (47.59 kilos).
Total people who lost weight: 74 (139.65 pounds lost) (63.29 kilos).
Total people who gained weight: 24 (34.84 pounds gained) (15.8 kilos).
Total people who maintained their weight: 15
Total people starting out on their weight loss journey/plan: 18.
Total people who didn't disclose their weight gain/loss: 2.
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).
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.
N.B. The Afternoon/Evening Session will be posted at approx midday – and if it has already been posted, then the link will be here:
Hello, this is my first weigh in. I am looking to lose a stone, hopefully by summer but I realise this might be a bit ambitious. Just weighed myself this morning- 12 stone 7 and I know that last week I was 12 10 so I feel I am on the right track. Determined to follow the plan to the letter this time......wish me luck !!
Re starting weight lose after a few months of really bad stress so stepped on scales this morning and my new starting weight is 13.8 started off morning good with granola and Greek yoghurt for breakfast with green tea I have a new incentive now for losing weight to so hoping can stay on it this time and when I do get stressed don't deviate from it
Thank you very much I users be a regular on here and got down to 12.9 so having been off it and not using the information and support of here goes to show that you have to stick with it
Emma that's why I am here, we have all been addicted to food be it the wrong type or portion size, and like alcoholics and drug addicts we are never cured but in recovery- it's more of a struggle as you can't say- I am not going to eat anymore. I get on the scales to sop the weight owning me I OWN IT! Lovely to see you back and determined 👍🏾
Hello there . We'll done Prin for filling in for Lowcal and on your loss this week.
I am 54.4 kg this week so down 0.4. I am trying to maintain between 53 to 55 kg and my aim after my holiday was to get back to the middle of the range. So all is well with the weight.
However I have found it incredibly difficult to stick to my former healthy eating plan having allowed myself to just enjoy whatever I wanted whilst away. A cautionary tale and something that I need to bear in mind when I go away for 5 weeks in the summer. If the habit can be broken in 2 weeks how hard will it be after 5? I therefore plan to get back to 53kg before I go and also to have relaxed days whilst away but remain mindful of the calories and stay refined sugar free! I am convinced it is an addiction as whenever I allow it as a treat I really struggle to stop again. Once completely off it I can go craving free. Mmm
Snap 2b!! I've struggled and that's without any sweet treats! I definitely believe that sugar is addictive and therefore steer clear of it, even when on holiday.
You've proved yourself to be a champion maintainer, so I'm convinced you'll cope admirably whilst away. However, aiming for 53kg before you go, would be a nice buffer for you, so good luck with achieving that
It sounds like you've really identified something with the sugar 2b. I have something similar with wine. A few days without wine and craving massively eases. But a night out and the next few days tend to feature wine or some other form of alcohol, and associated cravings increase too. Maybe repeated training would work, keep coming back to sugar, small doses, and then cut it out, again and again, until you reach a point where you can have a little and stop? I'm trying to re-train myself with wine - really want to reach the point where I can just have a glass and not want the whole bottle!
Size 8 Prin??!! Does that size even exist??!! I'd be chuffed to fit into an 18! You may be 4lbs up, but I bet your inches are the same, or less. You're a super maintainer in my eyes!
I've been thinking about Lowcal and wondering how her birthday went and hoping that she's having a fantastic hol. I'm sure that everything's going splendiferously!
Getting back to the point, I've had a poor week, this week. I've really struggled to get back into the swing of things since my holiday and have been pretty much food obsessed since my return. I'm hoping that catching up with everyone today will re-motivate me and get me back on the straight and narrow. My staggering weight loss for this week is 0.125lbs!!
Wishing everybody a great weigh-in. Onwards and downwards!
Moreless (lovely hardworking fab fiver) All weeks can't be the same, and a loss is a loss no matter how small and to be celebrated 😘(Now who says that) thank you for holding the thread together today I am off to Zumba and Zumba tone now in case I can't make evening spin after my root canal treatment. How are your inches looking Moreless?
Thanks Prin, the inches are looking much the same, although funnily enough, I feel smaller. I can feel ribs and knees, which have been hiding for years!
A loss is still a loss, weird tho it is a punnet of cherry tomatoes, seems to feature daily, ( small tub) today, been sugar snaps and tomatoes, I reckon all that low cal bulk might help!? Add in fruit for breakfast, all helps
After my first week I have lost 3lbs! I realise from lots of previous experience that it can be easier to lose weight in the first week, but still happy with this start
Morning all. Morning Prin . Last week I was 240.8lbs and today I am 239. Positive in that it is a loss but slightly frustrating also as for the past few days I have been weighing in at 237.8... But if I will have a Saturday treat at Ed' Diner I know I should be happy and lucky that I have indeed still lost
Good morning! This week I have lost 2lbs and I now weigh 14 stone 2.5lbs.
I have now completed the nhs 12 week challenge and lost a total of 1 stone 0.5 lbs and my waist size has gone from 39.5 in when I started to 36.5 in today, a total loss of 3 in!
I am really pleased with the result, and I eating more healthily, drinking more water and trying to move that little bit more each day. I aim to carry on and lose another 7lbs by my hols in July.
Thanks to the FAB 5'ers and everyone on the forum for your advice, support and motivation, I don't think I could have done this without you xx
WOOHOO Sprout! A fantastic week to finish a fantastic 12 weeks! You've done brilliantly No wonder you're pleased, you should be jumping for joy!
This forum and it's community are the best thing since sliced bread and keep us all going, we Fab 5'ers are just a small part of that, but we do appreciate your thanks
I'll raise a glass of water to your continued success and to seeing off those 7lbs before your hols
Well done! Keep going ! We will continue to cheer you on! .
I am maintaining now but it is this forum that keeps me accoutable. I have never managed to lose and keep it off b4. So happy you and I and everyone else has found this awesome supportive community. It has enabled me to change my whole relationship with food and gain control for the first time in my life.
Hello. Last week I was 15,9 and today I'm 15,5 so a loss of 4lbs. That sounds a bit more impressive than it really is, since it's just the reversal of two weeks of gaining. But good to be heading back the other way nonetheless : )
Not a bad week for me. Need to do a lot of walking today to catch up on my kms so I average out at 11000 steps a day, but despite that I have lost 1lb. Was 14st 1lb, now 14 stone. Looking forward to posting a number that starts with 13 next week !
Thank you moreless. So close- I will be working extra hard this week.
I hope your loss will be more than 0.125 lb in the coming week so we will both be able to have a mini celebration next week!
I had a little celebration yesterday to as I managed to do up and wear all day a skirt I have not wore for 3 years as I couldn't fasten it. This is not my challenge dress, as that still needs about 4 inches to meet, but a small victory none the less. I only wear about 10% of what is in my wardrobe as the rest is too small, but slowly I am determined to be able to wear more again. However, anything that doesn't fit by the end of the year will get the heave-ho and off to charity after Christmas.
Oh well done! That's such a great feeling! I'm really looking forward to having a wardrobe full of clothes that I can actually fit into. I'm discovering forgotten things every week and taking out all the too big stuff and sending it to the charity shops regularly. I'm not keeping anything this time
Hi Prin, moreless, and everyone! Even though I've lost 2lbs this week I can't really call it a loss as I'd gained 2.5lbs over my birthday!! Good job I only get one birthday a year! Anyway as we've now booked our hol to Lake Garda in Italy on the 4th June I have even more incentive to lose more weight!
And people are finally noticing my new slimmer figure! Yay!!
Thanks moreless, yep I'm definitely back on track! Again thanks to all you lovely folk on the forum! I really can't thank you all enough for keeping me going!! X
My little ones 3 today, so still might struggle nxt wk.
Our 8th anniversary is this Tuesday but went out for meal on Sat. Was very naughty - desert and red wine!! Thought I would have a gain this wk so chuffed. Been same inches on waist for wks so glad I've lost 1/2 an inch!!
Happy to say I am continuing my gradual downward trend and weigh 12.10 today 😊 It's a 1 lb which is cool I say. Starting to notice difference in the inches too but it's amazing the difference between morning and evening with inches - is this usual for others?
I have to say, I haven't measured myself at different times of the day, but I guess it stands to reason that if we weigh differently throughout the day, then our measurements are likely to differ too.
Have another cool week
Pleased to say I've managed to get a 'hold' on the 10's for Monday morning, despite having been out for two meals with friends.
I weighed in at 10 stone 12 this morning which I think is either a 2 or 3 pound loss. I actually think this is weight I've lost over recent weeks which hasn't shown on Mondays for eating too much on Sunday evenings. It's been a real struggle so really have to work now to keep it off and get another two pounds off which would put me at the very top of 'normal' BMI/weight target from when I started; which would be huge.
Just come back from a fantastic weekend away with my husband, first time in 10 years without the children. Hence not surprised to find my weight has gone up from 68.8 last week to 70.1 today. 1.3kg gain. I did walk 75000 steps over the weekend, but I guess that didn't make up for the 5 course meals and wine... Back on the wagon today.
How lovely to have had a perfect, child free, weekend away with your husband. I hope you enjoyed every morsel of those 5 course meals with wine - after 10 years, you definitely deserved them
Don't worry about your 1.3kg gain, you'll soon see the back of that
Morning all! Minus another 2lbs this week, making that 8lbs loss in 3 weeks Under 13st now and feeling really good! 12lbs to lose to reach my first goal
Yippee natalie-jade! 8lbs down and into the 12's! No wonder you're feeling really good!
I would say you've already reached your first goal and that you could probably say that your second goal will be in 6lbs time, because then you'll have lost a whole stone! Don't be stingy when it comes to congratulating and rewarding yourself, you deserve it!
Thanks! I love how I've totally bypassed all the good I have done and can do soon. 1st would be an awesome achievement in itself! Just really focused on getting under 12 before I go on holiday in August and got my gorgeous new bikini to motivate me
Hi everyone I'm a newbie and my starting weight this morning is 11 stone and 13 pounds.....slightly heavier than I thought 😔. I'm so determined to lose some weight by next next Monday 💪🏻
It's fab that you've chosen to join us and great that you've shared your starting weight with us. Don't worry that it's higher than you thought, because it's the last time you'll see that number, from now on in, it's all going to be downhill
I'm loving that determined attitude, it'll take you far
Very happy to say I weigh 10st 9.25lbs so another pound off this week! Exercise is sooo important as it clearly helped me lose this week as I had two very bad eating days!
Well done Han! I'm sure that getting the balance right between eating and exercise, is definitely key to weight loss
Have another great week
Maintain this week for me but did lose 5cm from my middle! Considering how much I've eaten out this week (including a cocktail party) I'm pretty happy with that!
Yes, lets hope we have a better result next week. I've lost just over half of what I'd like to in total and it's a real plateau at the moment, taking all my willpower to keep going. Just have to remind myself of the progress so far and keep at it - we can do this!!
What a coincidence, I'm in the same place and suffering the same loss of willpower!
We can and will definitely do this!
Good morning Prin and Fab 5 juniors. Way to go on still fitting into that dress Prin, and you've still got the same healthy habits, you're definitely a maintainer, one who lives life and keeps her sense of humour about it. Keep it all going 😊
I've lost 1lb this week, down to 9st8, the lower end of my new maintaining range of 9st8-9st11. I'm pleased with this, but I'm aware it happened because I was ill more than anything else. So the next few weeks will be about consolidating my routines to make sure I stay at this new weight. More running, nice salads, the longstanding intention to make some soups for the freezer...
Hi there, thanks for filling in for Lowcal. I have put on 1.5 lbs. Don't ask me how but I think I went a bit wild last week cause was so close to goal. Anyway back on track for next week hopefully. Have a great week.
4 weeks in and feeling good, 3.4lb lost this week bringing total to date to 12lb. I have been using 1lb arm weights on my walks this week and the realisation that this time last month I was walking with 6 times this extra weight is astounding.
Good Morning Prin & everyone else ! Well done on your loss! Well I'm a bit chuffed today. I had a chocolate treat Sat night which I did go over my cal allowance and yesterday had an amazing day out at a country house hotel wit my husband & parents for their Anniversary. We had a 3 course meal..which inclued a buffet starter (I went for salad), Turkey carvery (which was soooo good!) & a Choc Orange (tasted like Terrys & was ah!mazing!). Needless to say I will have to do some damage control over the next few days but it was such a lovely day with the family. I was scared to weigh this am after all those treats but I am over the moon with 2lbs loss this week so am now 8stone 11lbs which means that I am now a 'Healthy' weight...woohoo! ! 🎉💃💃My healthy BMI is 25 & I'm now 24.8 so I've only just crept in there so I'd like to get more into the middle of the range so I don't creep back over! I'm going to move my goal now to losing another 4lbs over the next few weeks.
My interviews last week went a lot better. .I'm yet to hear back from them as they are getting back to me mid week but I felt like I controlled my nerves and acted like a human being rather than a gibbering wreck as per my previous ones so that is progress! I have another one today so I'm hoping practice will finally make perfect soon!
Aw thank you moreless. Yes I was super good last week knowing that I'd be slightly overindulging !😉 yesterday. Having said that I didn't go overboard & didn't eat till uncomfortable (which I would've when treating myself before) & didn't eat all the carvery although I did find room for that choc orange tart! 😂 😂 Busy day today so it's a good start to the day/week. Yes I'm hoping that something comes up on the job front soon. I've been at my previous co for 15 years and my dept was made redundant so it's been a difficult few months & getting back into the interviewing game has been a challenge to say the least! Have a good week x
Happy to have lost a pound....hopefully next week I'll be back on track at 16st 13lbs, which I already achieved once about 3 weeks ago. A little hard to know where I am , due to lymphedema bandaging, but I dont expect it weighs too much!!! Anyway, 10lbs so far.Wont be here the next 3 Mondays due to holidays. I will try to be very good.....
Really well done Gypsywife, with everything you're having to contend with
I'm sure you'll get back to the 16's by the time you go on your hols. I hope you have a fantastic time and that you're able to be good, or at least goodish, while you're away
Well done everyone. My first weigh in 11.10lbs which for five foot one is not good. Will try and be motivated this week to do the best I can. I know that it is the weekend's that let me down!
It's great that you've joined us and that you've shared your starting weight
The best thing to keep you motivated, is to read all the posts on today's thread. If you're worried that the weekend will let you down, save some calories through the week, to enable you to have some extras, without blowing the budget, so to speak. Also try to plan activities that are centred around exercise, rather than food and drink
Oh dear calm, I can certainly empathise with you and I'm sure there are many others that can too. Read the thread for motivation and get your focus sorted out. I'm doing exactly the same myself!
Good morning and well done to everyone for their losses this week. I am new here and looking to lose a stone and some inches around my waist to get back in my bikini for my holiday and to be generally healthy. So starting information here goes.
Hi prin last week i was 15st 1lb this week i'm 15st 1oz still not hitting the 14s maybe next week i'll get there, good luck everyone onwards and downwards 😁👍
Hi all stayed the same this week. I have upped my exercise so may have a bit of a slow down I know but the long term effects will be worth it. Onwards and downwards xxx
Fairly healthy week, although my OH has been very trying. Over the weekend he wanted so many unhealthy things... I felt like a mean parent, constantly telling him off for sneaking junk into the trolley (he already had some in there, but wanted more), and getting very frustrated at constantly having to explain why I don't want a fry up, steak pie, chip shop, Pringles, burger or takeaway pizza...
Hi all, I'm a first timer here. I need to lose a lot of weight! Going to stop using this as an excuse to not start as it will be too hard. Just got on the scales starting weight is 105.1kg......I have an event in 4 weeks and would like to lose 4kg. Now that I've written it here cannot keep putting off the work ahead. Going to follow the 12 week programme to remove some of the stress and as a support.
It's great that you've decided to join us and that you've shared your starting weight
Don't feel that you're the only one with a lot of weight to lose and that it sometimes seems an impossible task. I started out needing to lose 9st and have lost more than half of that already. We can do this!
Have a look at our Welcome Newbies thread, as it has a lot of helpful hints and inspirational stories and think about joining us in the motivational challenges. The threads can all be found in the pinned posts section, to the top tight of your screen
Welcome Snowby - good luck, I am sure you will do it!
Thank you More less for keeping the flag flying.
This week I'm 12st 9.25 lbs, down 3 lbs from last week. Another milestone is that I.ve completed the 12 week plan, and I'm really chuffed about that. Waist at 86 cm. I got it down to 84 cm a few weeks ago but I've never managed that since.
Thanks moreless. I've lost 1 st 4.75 lbs overall and the waist has dropped from 101 cm to 86 cm. I probably would have liost more this week if I hadn't shared a bottle of vino last night when they were all gone
Last week's weight was a gain so this week's is a drop of 1 lb from the previous week, if you follow that!
I'm so pleased that you've decided to join us today. I wonder if you'd like to share your starting weight and goals with us, but there's absolutely no pressure to do so, if you don't wish to
I would suggest you have a look at our Welcome Newbies thread and the various challenges that are under way.
Looking forward to seeing you out and about on the forum. Have a fantastic first week
Hi everyone! Well, this last week was pants for me started at 82.5 kg and ended at 83.1kg.
Monday was mother in law's birthday and I went on a binge; Two pieces of birthday cake (which wasn't even very nice) two bowls of trifle, a chocolate éclair and a slice of cheesecake. Tuesday, needless to say, I felt terrible, lethargic and lightheaded. I felt as if I was drunk, I couldn't think straight or keep my eyes open. Clear proof that refined sugar is not good for me. I couldn't get to my dance class Tuesday, as I was working but the moonwalk training is going well, I did a brisk 9.5 miles in about 2 1/4 hours. With just over 2 weeks to the event I am upping the game and this weeks target is 20 miles. Hopefully I will loose the weight gained and a bit more.
I would really like to do the moon walk, sounds as if the training is going well, put this week behind you and jump back on the bus! A marathon burns 1lb of fat if that helps🚶🏻have a great week
Good morning all. Well done to the administrators and helpers stepping up for us all this week.
I was starting my second 12 week plan last week and hoping to continue losing a little each week....BUT.... for first time properly gained last week, started at 10 st 12 finished at 10st 13.5 !! so gained 1.5llb aargh!(at one point last week, I was 10st 11 too). I haven't really done anything differently and kept up the running, although a very sedate day driving 11 hours in the car yesterday. I am feeling very bloated and my body is acting very weird just now,considering I am 51 years old, so I am hoping it is just one of those weeks. I'm going to change exercise regime, mix it up a bit, this week and keep away from wheat as I think this causes bloating sometimes.
Well done to everyone who has managed those losses this week, especially those who turned around the gains from the week before. I will try and turn it around too.
Don't worry the scales can vary depending on alsorts of variables and bowel movements 😜 I am sure you will see results next week as you are focused and keeping to plan
Oh phooey suzymac, sometimes our bodies really do some weird and wonderful things! I've had several weeks where I've blown up (TNT eat your heart out ) for no apparent reason. I think your idea of steering clear of wheat, is a very sound one
Mixing up the exercise should help too, as it can also give your body a wake up call.
Keep the faith, I'm sure you'll manage to turn things around before next week
Well I managed to gain 1lb this week oops, that is what you get for going out for a meal and drinks with friends, don't really think I needed 3 courses though but its done now and oh boy did I enjoy it, but back to reality and I don't have any planned social events till the end of October when I have our friends wedding so signed back up to Scottish Slimmers and ready and raring to go
Really good 1st week, 7lb down and still motivated thanks to all of you here. Off to gym-circuits for an hour via exercise ref scheme. Thank you everyone who has taken the time to support me via this site.
Hi all, good news for me this week, in my very gradual journey to a goal of 9 stone 4 lbs by 4 July. Last week was 9 stone 7.6 and today I am 9 stone 6, so a little bit less of me! Doing lots of walking now the weather is better, and still keeping a rough note of what I eat each day, to make sure I have had my five a day or more. Very good luck to everyone this week
I'll be very happy to see you join me in the nines - and hope I can stay there too! Good luck - onwards and downwards! See you at the weigh-in on Monday
Thank you! I've got a way to go yet 10 pounds! You can stay there. Good luck to you too. Yes will see you then. I'm hoping my hard work pays off with a three pound drop. What's your goals for this week?
Hi Prin and I hope you are having a wonderful start of the week. Happy Birthday to Zest and best wishes for her from the bottom of my heart! I turned 35 yesterday and despite having a cheeky day I stayed away from the Birthday cake (I did have just one bite of it though). I will be honest, I had about three flapjacks as well throughout the day. However I managed to ensure that I stick to my 1350 calories intake and apart from one day when I went about 1550 calories, I managed to stay within my limit. As a result, I have lost 2.75lbs. 😅😄💪.
Weight last week was:
15st 5.11lbs
Weight this week is:
15st 2.36lbs
Total loss this week is:
2.75lbs.
I feel like I will finally be out of that monstrous 15st by next week but I will stay quite so that I don't jinx it.😕😯.
Best of luck to everyone else and congratulations to those who are on track with their loss.☺ have a wonderful week everyone.
Thank you so much for the wishes moreless ! 😀😀 I had a good week and will hopefully be in 14s by next weigh in InshaAllah! 😄😅 especially with all of you supporting me in this mission!. ☺😄😃
After a long break I have been kindly nudged back here (Thank you @moreless ) I will have to restart. After nearly getting below 190 lb, I slipped and am returning with 195 lb.
Will try to get back to being focused this week as I am away for 4 days next week. That's 4 days of no control over food but masses of walking. Anyway, good to be back and I hope everyone is okay 😊
Your gain isn't massive, or insurmountable and together, we can say goodbye to it, once and for all
I too have been struggling to get properly focused since my holiday and am going to use the positivity of this thread as motivation. I hope it'll have the same effect on you
Take each day as it comes and I'm sure you'll get back on track You can do this Elissy, I have absolute faith in you!
I'm happy to confirm a maintain - still at 64.1kg - as I expected, last week's loss of 2.3kg was odd and way too hight. But just added up all my figures and combing the last 2 weeks' calorie deficit I should have lost 2.3kg in those two weeks. Which I have, so my maths works
So still on track to be at the top of the "healthy" range by the end of May, that's next month! So scary!
There's far too much maths in your post for my poor addled brain to cope with Foodie, but I can congratulate you on your maintain, which as we all know, is far better than a gain
How exciting (not scary) to be so close to healthy range! Wtg you!
Keep up the brilliant work and have a fantastic week
I find it scary, but then I think I have something wrong with me. Even though I lost those 40kg now, for myself, I still feel and look the same as at the start... So I fear getting to the top of the healthy range really won't be enough, it'll have to be the middle.
Hmm, I see what you mean. You need a reality check! Do you have photos of yourself before you lost all the weight? It would be a good idea to blow up those pictures and post them around the house, then compare them, side-by-side, with pictures of you now.
Make an agreement with yourself, that when you reach the upper end of healthy range, you'll try to maintain for 4 weeks. This will hopefully give you enough time to think about whether you really need to take things further,
moreless, that's a great idea, only that I'm very talented at dodging people with cameras... There are no photos of me, not from now nor then!
No time for the 4 week maintain I'm afraid. Now that I'm back in the swing my two goals are to be "healthy" by end of May and then in the middle of "healthy" (+/- 2kg) by the time I go on holiday in mid July...
I hope I'll get to the middle of healthy or thereabouts by the time I go away so I can go clothes shopping while on holiday, as I dread clothes shopping at the moment - such a waste of money if it only fits for a few weeks/months!
Aarrgghh!! You're as bad as me! There are no photos of me either! How about photos of you when you were at a weight you were happy with, then compare them with how close you are to that now?
First weigh in this morning after starting last Tuesday and I've lost 3lbs (starting weight 10st 4lbs or 66kg), now at 10s1 1/2 lb (64.1kg). Very happy
However, I know the weight comes off easily in the first week, so am looking forward to next week's results.
Now off to the gym for my legs, bums and tums classes (will regret that in the am).
Bit worried about going back to work this week, will a normal routine make it harder or better I wonder?
I'm delighted that you've joined us and that you've shared your starting weight I suspect that Lowcal will include your loss in our stats this week, but I shall leave that up to her
Good luck with your legs, bums and tums workout, I doubt you'll regret it, but I have no doubt that you'll feel it tomorrow
I think it's 50/50 as to whether you're a routine person, or not, but my advice is to plan ahead. Make sure you pack your own lunches and snacks and if you think you may lack the energy, or enthusiasm for cooking healthy meals after work, then prepare in advance and freeze
My first weigh-in! Joined on Saturday and encouraged by the supportive comments. I seem to have lost a 1lb since then, so heading in the right direction, at least! My weight today is 14st 3lbs. My initial goal is to crack that first half stone. Keeping a food diary and getting walking will be important first steps, I think (literally, in the case of the latter!). Anyway, here goes...
Well done for already managing to lose 1lb, that's great news
I would make your first goal to get into the 13's It's really important to have small, manageable goals and to reward ourselves with non-food treats every time, because we're so worth it
A food diary is an excellent idea, as is walking. Have a look at joining FizzyLiz's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea challenge for extra motivation
Thanks for keeping us going Prin and the other people on this group.
Well after no loss last week, pleased to say 4lbs loss this week (think last week added to this week!). Pleased also to say feel fitness is improving. Noticed I need to watch the sugar as that is creeping in. So hope to keep in the right direction this week.
4lbs deserves a medal so here you are🏅It's amazing what even a few pounds difference can make, do you have any fitness goals or challenges I am a Fitbit queen I love it and really try and challenge myself - have a great ( and smug week)
I've been severely lacking in motivation for the last few weeks and my weight has been going up and down. Last week I was 9 stones 6.5lbs, this week I'm 9 stones 7.5lbs so 1lb gain; in fact when I first stood on the scales I was 9 stones 8lb, I couldn't believe it as I was really good yesterday and yesterday's weight was 9 stones 7.25lb. I had a shower and weighed myself again and i'd lost 0.5lb, I must have been very dirty!!!
I do feel renewed motivation (although I said that last Monday), I'm going on holiday a week on Saturday so I'm going to make a real effort between now and when I go as I know I'll put a bit on when I'm away and before I know it I'll be back to my starting weight of 10 stones 1lb.
Oh my gosh Caroline, I'm so sorry that we've missed you until now! Lowcal will have our guts for garters! I don't know how, after all the times I've run through the thread, it's taken me this long to find you! A thousand apologies!
I'm so sorry you've had a 1lb gain, even after washing off all that muck! I can so understand that lack of motivation, as I was suffering the same after my holiday. I've managed to find mine again and it sounds as though you've found yours too, which I'm so pleased about!
I'm sure with your holiday so close, you're going at the weight loss like a demon now and that next monday will show a very healthy loss.
Wishing you a fab week, what's left of it and apologies again for our oversight
Don't give it another thought, it's my fault anyway because I only replied to your post from the week before and you responded to that on Monday so I'm sure you thought you'd replied Anyway I'm sure someone did reply.
You're right I am really doing well so far this week, 2.5lbs down from Monday and i'm NOT going to put it back on over the weekend
Have a good weekend and now I have to keep that 2.5lbs off cos I've told you about it
Thanks for giving me an escape clause that I really don't deserve Caroline
I'm absolutely thrilled to hear about your 2.5lb loss! WTG you! You never know, if you're really good over the weekend, it could be a 3.5lb loss by monday, which would be phantasmagorical!
Hi Caroline, I am so sorry we missed you on Monday, I even read your thread (I remember chuckling at the amount of dirt you washed off in the shower, lol) and clicked the "like" button, but think I may have been having a sneaky peek on the QT while at work and unable to type a reply and therefore forgot
Reading further down, it sounds like you have found your mojo and going great guns, so commiserations for Monday's weigh-in, but well done for doing so well so far this week!
Hi Caroline I take the blame- I always start from the bottom and work up I think I was in the dentist at the time, and Lowcal and Moreless sweep up around my random answers, the worst of it is despite it being a bank holiday Lowcal will put us all in detention when she gets back😳📝 writing lines, get those bowel movements going and that pound will soon be gone💩
You are all making me feel guilty with your apologies when I hadn't even noticed because moreless had replied to another of my posts! We'll keep it secret between ourselves
Now, I'm not sure if I can count this but according to my scales I've lost 1.75lbs. Can I say .75? I do hope so, as I'd like to grab any loss I can ...
It's never so bad if we know where we've slipped up Blue. Well done for taking ownership of that pound and good luck with saying goodbye to it before next monday
And now I am 14 stone 6 so off to a great start. I want to get to 12 stone which for me is the start of the healthy weight range. I am aiming to lose 1-2lbs a week so I will see how I go and adjust my calories if needed. First mini goal is get to 14 stone.
A great plan long and short term goals the 13's are beckoning go girlfriend! Are you using the 12 week plan? Mooch around the site you will find the motivation you need to keep going!
Well done for losing 4lbs already, you're off to a flying start!
Thanks for sharing your starting weight and goals with us. Your aim to lose 1 - 2lbs/week is exactly in line with NHS guidelines and means that your first goal of 14st is just around the corner
Have a look at our Welcome Newbies thread and consider joining us in one, or all of the challenges currently in progress.
Hi everyone, this was my first week on the 12 week plan and I stepped on the scales this morning and was pleasantly surprised. When I checked my starting weight last week I was 93 kg and my waist was 44.5 inches. This morning I weigh 90.05kg and my waist is 43.5 in. Feeling very happy. I intend to try loose a stone initially and then keep going afterwards for a little while.
Morning. Thought I'd stayed the same but nice surprise when I checked...I'm down 1lb and now weigh 11st 9lbs. Really pleased as I've picked up a bug and have sore throat so towards the end of the week was having ice cream for medicinal purposes of course 😡 and not keeping much of a count or exercising. Have a good week everyone x
Today I have lost half a pound, had a bad week and laid up with a chest infection and bad asthma but it's a loss which means I have now lost a total of 12.5lbs in 3 weeks and 3 days.
I'm really sorry to hear that you've been so poorly Loupea. To have lost 1/2lb as well, is brilliant! Well done you!
You're just 1lb away from your first stone, so fingers crossed that you'll achieve that by next monday
Things are at last going in the right way. Lost 1 3/4 lb this week from15st 11 1/2 to 15 9 3/4. Happy ready for another week. Good luck to everyone , have a good week.
After not going anywhere last week, I've lost 4 lbs this week! I recouped over the week and I'm now feeling back on track! I have gone from 13 stone to 12 stone 10 lbs. Hello 12s!
I've really been looking forward to the 12s, especially after feeling I'd be stuck forever in the 14s before I found the 12-week plan.
Good morning Prin. Weight this am 11st 4.5lb.down 1/4lb..not a lot I know but considering my girlie weekend away in am not feeling bad about it at all. Going to have a good week and will be keeping up with exercise. Good luck everyone and keep going
Thanks for your positive encouragement, it's greatly appreciated
Hi Fab 5'ers and everyone! Well I maintained at 11st 5lb this week, my third week and I can only think that it's PMS making my body act funny as I stuck to it even counting calories out and a small afternoon tea, completely included! Blimmin' PMS! I've always suffered quite badly. Anyways, will continue to be good and maybe the loss will catch up with my good behaviour next week! Onwards and downwards! X
Wow doctorwho, such a big loss is brilliant when you're so close to your healthy BMI! Well done for tightening up on the snacking and the calorie counting, it's obviously had the desired effect
I'll keep everything crossed for you reaching your target for next week
Thanks Moreless, Im being cautious and do calorie counting. I have two replacement hips and the left one which is 16 is nearing its end and lets me know when I do too much. I take a fair amount of tablets as well. Not looking for excuses trying to understand. But as I say hey ho must carry on. You have done so very well Moreless Im confident you will succeed. Best wishes for this next week.
Hi, completed my first week of the NHS 12 week plan and yahoo! weigh 11st 4lb now which is a loss of 4lb! My waist has reduced by half an inch. Want to lose 21lb in total. Really pleased 😊
Pleased and a bit surprised as I've done weight watchers before and been very slow to start losing any weight on that so this is giving me encouragement to stick to it
Hi all, it's two weeks since I posted as I had five days in New York with my son. I am delighted to say I have lost a bit- from 11 stone 1.6 (I think!) to 10 stone 13.6 so I am finally in the 10s- hurrah!
In New York we ate two meals a day only - breakfast latish, and an evening meal- I used various strategies such as having a vegan pizza with no cheese on it (very nice too!), and trying to be very aware of the calorie count of various foods- without counting as such.
What a relief as I was thinking I would b e very lucky to maintain!
Thanks moreless for your encouraging words! We did have a fantastic time and I walked for miles over the five days which probably also helped- and was good exercise for my broken ankle (now 8 months on and just a bit stiff still...)
'Morning, all. Having trouble getting here frequently, but I'll check in when I can.
Not had much time to concentrate properly, but still getting there. Slowly but surely...
Start: 123 kg (271lbs, 19st5, BMI 37.9), at beginning of October
Ultimate aim: somewhere starting with an 8
Three weeks ago: 105.5 kg (232lbs, 16st8, BMI 32.5)
This week: 102.8 kg (226lbs, 16st2, BMI 31.7)
Saw my GP for the first time in ages. She nearly fell off her chair when she saw me. BP, tri-glycerides, etc, all much better than last year. So it's all doing me good, and is excellent motivation to keep behaving sensibly and with restraint. ☺
You're doing really well, considering you're battling on without our support, most of the time. You've lost 6lbs over 3 weeks, which gives you a really respectable average of 2lbs/week. That's great!
I'm not surprised your GP nearly fell off her chair with all those improvements over the year. It's definitely a great incentive to keep going.
I hope it won't be so long before we see you again, but understand that you'll join us, as and when you're able
I was 11 st 7 4 and am now 11 st 6 8 so pleased with that. My goal was 11 st 7 by the end of April so I've done it! Next (and final) goal is to get to 11 st by end of June 😃
Morning everyone hope you've all had a good week mine not so good still looking after my mom so more time spent in the car than ever this last week so the 2lbs I planned to go this week didn't ive stayed the same. Still this is another week and it's coming off if it kills me 😀 only got 9 1/2 weeks to my hols so things better start moving including me 😀
Sorry to hear that you're still looking after your mum Shortcake. I hope that she's on the mend now.
You're not losing weight at the moments, but you're proving that you're able to maintain. I'm sure that when you don't have the additional stress, the weight will start dropping. All is not lost, you still have 9 1/2 weeks, you could have lost well over a stone in that time
Thanks moreless for the encouragement that would make me very happy I'm only 2lbs off my 1st stone so another one would be fantastic. Fingers crossed for next week. 👍😆 xx
Yaaaay Phil, that's all extremely positive! Wtg you!
With all that energy, you can up the exercise and lose even more pounds and inches. Keep up the good work!
Happy birthday Lowcal - hope you celebrate in style! No change in weight this week, but waist size is down 1/4" and I'm fitting into lots more clothes, so happy with progress.
Good for you Jane, lost inches are very cheering, after all, our aim is to be visibly smaller and to fit into smaller clothes. You're definitely doing the right things, so keep it up and maybe next week you'll see a loss on the scales, as well as on the tape measure
The afternoon thread is up and running a little earlier than usual, because Prin has other commitments. Please use that one, as this is feeling a tad on the slow side
OOOPS, weight gone up... just for the stats: 89kgs this morning, eating again around 1400kcal and my weight is rising stormily.... with 1000kcal I am better off...
Nobody needs to answer, I am sulking about the scale in the bathroom.... ;-(
Can you tell me how much your weight has gone up, because Lowcal's on holiday and it would really help us with the stats
1,000 calories seems very low, I'm not surprised that you're finding it a struggle if you're having to stick to that! Have you tried changing what you're eating? Try to only eat small quantities of complex carbs and steer clear of simple carbs. Maybe try not to snack in the evening, if you can.
How many calories does the BMI calculator say you should be eating?
Hi Dear, I don't want to cause discussion. But as soon as I am rising my calorieintake, my weight jumps up. I am on medication which is very good for me, but it supports gaining weight. I talked with my doc in our family and she is watching it what I am doing. And she aggrees me eating that low calorie intake. I do snack, to prevent hunger attacks.... My last weight was 88,3kg as I understand.... So please don't worry, everything is well observed... thank you for answering.... I don't harm myself and I don't suffer!!!!!!!
So you've gone up 0.7kgs, that's not very much, you'll soon lose that
As long as you're happy with 1,000 calories, I'm happy I just know that I wouldn't survive on such a small amount of food, I'd end up eating the furniture!
Well, well I am not really into furniture... for eg Ihad 2 boiled eggs today and in the evening fried salmon, boiled potatoes, salad, and some butter with it... all in the 1000kcal budget... who is starving then I am really not into furniture .... I am not a wood-pecker... hahaha
I'm so, so pleased to be able to report a loss of 1lb this week, bringing me to within an angel hair of the 14's. Maybe this week will be the kicker!
This is after a pretty miserable week, feeling really despondent, not running, but trying to stay on track with my eating. But, today I repeated a week 4 run on the c25k program which actually went pretty well all things considered so perhaps I'm back on track with that too. Oh and my BMI has come down by a point too yippeeeeeee!!!
I hope everyone else has had a really positive result this week too!
How much of a slight gain Claire, as we don't have Lowcal to keep us straight?
If you know where things have slipped, it's easier to sort out the problem, so good luck with reversing this week's trend and getting back to being a loser
Last week I was 11st 8.75lbs this week I'm 11st 8.5lbs so a small loss of .25lbs this week, had hoped for more, but I have to remember that I was 14st 1lb when I started my journey in mid August last year. I would like to eventually be below 11st but will be happy to be where I am. Three weeks left until my son's wedding!
well, I posted earlier and don't know what I did with it but 1st week done and 7lb lighter. Am so pleased and it's down to the support here. Thank you all 😀
Arrrgghh - really late this week!! If I can sneak in then a day late then please record a 2lb loss for me this week so now 12stone 11. Will update on my exercise class comedy later
I'm currently 10st 11lb so in 2 weeks I've lost 5lb. I'll Definately be joining you for Monday weigh ins. They sound like just what I need to keep me motivated.
Welcome, and glad you've joined us. I'll count 2.5 pound loss for 1 week for the stats, as we always take 1 week's data at a time. Congratulations!
Glad to hear you're planning to join us for future Monday group weigh-ins. Look out for tomorrow's Bank Holiday Monday post - it will be posted at 6.30am but you can join in at whatever time of day suits you best.
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You may be 4lbs up, but I bet your inches are the same, or less. You're a super maintainer in my eyes! 
