After a fortnight

[monday1957]

It's two weeks today since I had my 'epiphany' and decided that enough is enough and no-one is going to change things except me. I've cut out all snacks and only eat apples or have a glass of water if I'm feeling really famished. I've been monitoring my portion sizes and switched to wholemeal pasta and rice as I reckon eating a fibre rich diet prevents you from feeling so hungry. So lots of fruit, salad, pulses as well as wholewheat carbs seem to be doing the trick, as I've lost just over 5lbs. More importantly, I have a lot more energy and don't feel wretched when I wake up regretting bad food choices from the day before. I'm filling in the food diary daily and making sure I walk every day and get my heart rate up (have just done an hour's Nordic walking, too). I anticipate having the odd lapse but at present my resolve is strong. Plus posting on here is definitely a motivator.

Have a good weekend everyone!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Well done monday1957, you might like to log your meal plans on our daily diary, too

[lottiejemma]

Well done, it is not being able to walk is keeping my weight on, before, if I gained weight , -- it was never a problem , I used to just walk and walk. Loved walking,--- now I can't, just around the house holding on to furniture, or use my walker, outside, I am in a wheelchair, so my friend , Keep walking, it is the answer to the overweight problem !!!!, so happy for you , you have lost over 5lbs, that is excellent---- keep walking, next week , another 2 or 3 lbs will be gone GOD Bless x

[monday1957 3kg in reply to lottiejemma]

Hi Lottiejemma and thanks for your encouraging words and yes, I'm making the most of my walking and I'm sorry to hear you're no longer able to walk yourself...

A few years ago I had a spell of going to the gym and I remember being on a treadmill on a sunny day and MTV was blasting out and I thought, this is truly bonkers! And from that day forth I resolved to give up the gym and just walk every morning before work and it's become the only exercise I've ever stuck to. In recent times I've added Nordic walking, too.

Take care and all the best with your weight loss.

Yours,

Fi

[IndigoBlue61]

Well done 😊👏🎉 excellent result. I hope you’re going to join your Friday Weigh-in Group and share the good news? healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[Tiggerr]

So many good things going on monday.

That feeling upset with oneself in the morning is so horrible and conversely, waking up and knowing that you didn't let yourself down the day before is a great feeling. Glad for you

[Diet-yoyo]

Well done you x