2nd week in.

[Hoops501]

So second week in, a lot harder than the first. But here goes:

Starting weight 16st 9lb

Last week's weight 16st 3.25lbs

This weeks weight 16st 1lb

Total loss 8lb

First small goal achieved. Next goal 15 stone 9lbs. Onwards and downwards 😁

[IndigoBlue61]

Well done Hoops501 😊👍👏 are you planning on joining a Group Weigh-in? Here’s the link, healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

remember on the weigh in you are writing in the reply box. If you click on “write” and have a heading then it’s a new post 😊

In what way in particular was it difficult? That’s quite a big loss, are you eating enough?

[Hoops501 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Hi yes definitely eating enough, and only lost ( I say only) 2.25lbs this week, every pound has to be fought for. I guess I found it harder to stay motivated and keep on with the healthy options, wanted desperately to cheat a couple of days. Also I am incorporating walking with my healthy eating. I'm no longer really fit enough to do any form of rigorous exercise so walking suits me. Have gone up from 6k steps per day to 10k steps, but were new shoes to work one day and formed such a large blister on my heel, haven't been able to walk on it for 2 days now. I know how easy it is for habits to slip !

[Hoops501 in reply to Hoops501]

And apologies, I clearly didn't post my weigh in correctly. Posted it as a new post instead of a reply

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Hoops501]

If you feel like cheating that suggests you aren’t feeling totally satisfied with your food choices. 😕. Have you seen the Daily Diary? It’s where our members give and receive support with their meal choices, lots of food chat and recipe ideas. It’s great for planning and also helps resolve 👍

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Make sure to post on next Thursday's weigh-in, Hoops501 and say your loss is for a fortnight

Just in case you were having difficulties, this will help you healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[Hoops501 in reply to moreless]

Hi, did post my weigh in, just clearly did it incorrectly as a new post instead of a reply. Sorry about that

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Hoops501]

I assumed as much, Hoops501, which is why I gave you the FAQ's

[Hoops501 in reply to moreless]

Thank you 😖

[Fatgirlslim19]

Well done on your loss 😊

Sorry to hear you're finding it more difficult though - what's the hardest part?

[Hoops501 in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Hi, Just staying motivated every day I think. Haven't been able to do my normal walking every day either due to blisters. Really need to have a good talk to myself today and get back on the horse !

[Fatgirlslim19 in reply to Hoops501]

Ah yes... It's hard to make those changes and keep to them! Why do you want to lose the weight? For me, telling myself what it was for got me through the patches where I wanted to cheat. But it's still ok to have treats! Just factor them into your calories for your day.

It's a shame about your blisters, they can be so painful! Can you put a plaster on them and try again? I've worn 2 pairs of thin socks sometimes too, then the socks rub against each other and not the foot.

[Hoops501 in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Thanks and yes, I have a huge age gap between my 3 children and so I am nearly 50 now and still have 2 youngish children. I desperately want to still have enough energy to go out and do things with them. This overweight generally means that I am unhealthy, tired and can't keep up with them. It's something that is really important to me to change. The blisters are ok, someone introduced me to Compeed plasters which are a godsend and I'm going to try to get back out there today before I start making excuses to myself!

[Fatgirlslim19 in reply to Hoops501]

How old are your youngest 2? Can you include them in your exercises? Especially now it's the holidays.

[Hoops501 in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Yes they are 10 & 11. They do encourage me and especially the 10 year old will come out walking with me pretty much every day, so I've got support & they are brilliant. I just want to be a fun mum for them still rather than a puffing and panting, red faced mum 😁

[Fatgirlslim19 in reply to Hoops501]

That's great! They're big enough to take on a nice slow long walk without too much complaining 😆 you are a fun mum, whether you weigh more than you'd like or not, you're getting out there with them and doing it.