I am shocked!!! 😀😀

[Ginger-shell]

Hi everyone!

Hope you are all well x

I am so shocked by what I saw on the scales last night- Monday- that I was scared to believe it lol! I lost 4lbs bringing my overall weight loss in exactly 3 months- to the day- to 2 stones 2lbs!!!

If you would have told me that I would have achieved this much in 12 weeks or so I would never have believed it.

I may have to put some of the weight loss down to a sickness bug on Saturday nightI know but it feels good either way 😊😊

In other good news; kids back to school which means back to my walking routines and got the primary school we chose for our youngest- happy days!!

Take care and good luck with all you do!!

[kdish70]

Wow that is a great result ! Well done and keep going .

[Ginger-shell in reply to kdish70]

Thank you kdish70 😊😊

Always get nervous that I may mess it up... but someone said that's my strength to watch and be careful- sure hope so!!!

[Elke516]

Fabulous result, congrats and very well done!

[Ginger-shell in reply to Elke516]

Thank you Elke516!!!

Newbie.. how are you finding the site? Great hey?

[Elke516 in reply to Ginger-shell]

I love this site, everyone is so friendly and helpful. The new badge suits you...Ginger-shell 2 stone ! Wow!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Woohoo, Ginger! That's a result that brings out my pom poms and my badge polishing cloth! WTG you!

[Ginger-shell in reply to moreless]

Oh my goodness!!!

I am so happy!!! near to tears to be honest- by the badge... thank you xxxxx

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Ginger-shell]

You sooooooo deserve it!

[Angeleeze]

That's fantastic 👍🏻💪🏼 and exactly what I want/ need to achieve , I'd be really interested to hear any advice & tips you can share , my trouble being impatient and losing interest when I don't see any movement on the scales 😤Once again great achievement and well done !!

[Ginger-shell in reply to Angeleeze]

Hi Angeleeze!

Thank you for kind words x

I must admit I too get disheartened by no weight loss on the scales but for me to stay on track I need to physically go to a group setting (Slimming world- I find this plan so easy) - hate being weighted so it keeps me in check, like to meet new people and needed to get out of the house but also needed this site to have on hand for any worries, advice or someone who understands what you are going through.

I decided this year was a year for me to take care of myself- in several ways, I focused on my diet and have now become more confident about appearance, self esteem and ability to add in more exercise - looking for ways that I can add another walk in to my day.

Not sure if this helps you but I wish you all the best x

[Angeleeze in reply to Ginger-shell]

I think that's what I need to do is exactly that .."focus" I tend to be really good ( food wise) all week and always get my exercise in but then the weekend happens and then all the hard work comes undone and I am so easily led 😳 Just end up getting all depressed and ready to start again Monday morning it's a vicious circle 😣 Any way thank you for your advice I'm going to try extra hard this weekend 🙏🏼

[Ginger-shell in reply to Angeleeze]

It can be tricky, a friend- who I met through sw- said Monday evening weigh in was the worst as she felt she needed more time to get over the weekend lol. I totally understand!!! but I am so aware of the weigh in that I watch more closely at the weekend!

Carbs are my worst enemy- can only eat once a day , lunch or dinner.

Also only eat when hungry not because the clock says so- understand this is hard for some eg work or health reasons.

Portion control- side plates for our meals, I have done this for a little while now.

Forgot to mention these lol x

[Pineapple27 in reply to Ginger-shell]

Ditto here.... have ditched the carbs, processed sugary foods, concentrate on more fats which in turn leave me feeling fuller for longer. Yes, usually only two meals a day and when I am hungry.... might be breakfast and dinner, or brunch and dinner.

I too exercise portion control, but just by weighing and logging everything.... boring and tedious but very necessary when one is a little shortie! I'm only 4ft 9" 😊

[Pineapple27]

Brilliant! Especially over what for many would be a "trying" time in terms of sweet treats and social gatherings!

[zc81 in reply to Pineapple27]

Well done!!

[suige]

Well dome you are some motivate lady

[DRS54]

What an excellent effort and great news on the school! Happy days indeed!

[Ginger-shell in reply to DRS54]

Thank you 😊

Always a worry with schools lol

[Cat33 Visitor]

That's fantastic news

You sound so happy and brilliant news about the primary school you wanted

Yes definitely happy days enjoy getting back to your walks too x

[Ginger-shell in reply to Cat33]

Thank you for your kind words xx best wishes to you x