1lb loss!

[Mon3]

Hi, week 1 on the NHS plan and I've lost 1lb! I must say that I am a little disappointed because the last time I tried the diet I lost 6lbs in the first week but I found that being so strict on myself led me to giving up. I will not give up this time. 1lb is still a loss. I had friends over and drunk a lot on Saturday night which is where I believe I went wrong, totalling my calories for that day at 5000. No parties this week! My aim for next week is to stick to my calorie count (between 1500 and 1900) and begin the Couch to 5k. I hope all is going well for everyone else! Thank you for reading.

[Hidden]

Hi Mon3, I'm a newbie like you now on week 3 and in the same calorie range as you. I average 1650 daily and have lost 7lbs in two weeks which I didn't achieve on various other plans over the years. Stick with it as you are a 1lb down which is a good loss and you have identified where you went over. Increasing activity is a great idea and has helped me too. Plan your day and allow for days/nights out and all will be well. Record your measurements, write down your daily food calorie intake and pop in the forum for tips, advice inspiration and support. It's the lovely community on here that is making it doable for me. Wishing you well on your journey.👍😊

K.x

[Mon3 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much. I was very hesitant about joining this but everyone is just fantastic so I am very pleased I have joined. Thank you for the tips and well done on your 7lb loss, that's amazing!

M x

[Hidden in reply to Mon3]

You're welcome. Look to lose 1 - 2lbs a week as this will be sustainable in the long run. We can all do this together.K

[Gaynor123]

Hi a pound is good.i find i dont loose so much if i have a drink.i find walking is helping me.im losing 1 pounds to 2 pounds a week but thats better .stay with it. I only lost 2 pounds on my first week and was bit disappointed but ive

Lost every week.so keep at it.you might find you have a bigger loss next week.im on week 10 and lost 18 pounds so it do work. Good luck x

[Mon3 in reply to Gaynor123]

Hi Gaynor123 and thank you for the motivation! an 18lb loss is incredible, well done.

M x

[Lindakirk 1st 7lbs in reply to Gaynor123]

I've also lost about 1lb a week and now have lost 15lbs in total. On other diets I have tried I would be getting really hungry and bored and worrying about the amount of money I am paying to just get weighed, so I tended to give up about now.

Now that I am counting calories I don't get bored as I can chose anything I like to eat and I'm not giving money away for nothing. I can see myself carrying on for a long time.

[Mon3 in reply to Lindakirk]

15 lbs is great Lindakirk

And yes I do like not being held to eating certain things, I'm a very fussy eater!

M x

[IndigoBlue61]

A whole pound is a lot of fat Mon3 it's better to lose it slowly as its more likely to be actual fat and to stay off.

Have you joined any of the daily group Weigh-in? Details are to the right of your screen under 'Events'

[Mon3 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you Anna61 slow and steady wins the race!

And no I have not as I think I would like to view my progress on my profile if that is ok?

M x

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Mon3]

Of course that's fine Mon3 i just thought I'd mention it in case you didn't know about it

[toma123]

I loose around half a pound to a pound a week it doesn't seem much but I have been dieting for 16 months and have lost 50lbs which is quite a bit.

[Mon3 in reply to toma123]

That's amazing ITomlinson well done

M x

[toma123 in reply to Mon3]

I've only got about 10lbs to go then my BMI should be under 25 and in the normal range.

[Mon3 in reply to toma123]

That really is fantastic, you should be very proud.

Have you chosen a non food reward?

M x

[toma123 in reply to Mon3]

I go out for dinner every time I hit a mile stone then I put on about 3-4lbs and it takes about 5-6 weeks to take it off again. It isn't really a diet just a life style change I eat more protein less bread potatoes and rice and try to eat around 1700-1800 calories a day.

[Mon3 in reply to toma123]

Why don't you try a different reward? my first one will be a trip to the cinema!

But again well done for sticking with it and making such good change because it isn't easy.

M x