Feeling Motivated

[PedallingMinstrel]

Well I finally lost another two pounds this morning but my weigh in was yesterday. I put a pair of jeans on to go out that I’ve not been able to wear for about a year . I am following the LCHF approach I’ve been on it four weeks and I’ve moved from 14 13 lbs to 13 12lbs this morning. I’ve still a stone and a half to go down to a healthy BMI recommended weight but it’s funny psychologically moving into the 13 stone bracket has been a great boost. Good luck everyone with your healthy eating and weight loss journeys.

[toomuchwool 6lbs]

If that was your lunch, it looks totally delicious!

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to toomuchwool]

Thanks you no it was one I had recently though

[N-o-r-d-i Maintainer 64kg]

Fantastic news, well done!

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to N-o-r-d-i]

Thanks Nordi I was just chipping away a pound a month so needed a boost

[N-o-r-d-i Maintainer 64kg in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

My new mantra is: any period of time that weight stays the same is already brilliant, any loss, however, small - fantastic 😊

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to N-o-r-d-i]

Absolutely Oh I agree it’s a funny thing your weight changes all the time, mine went up two pounds the other day and I had been good ! I think with time I’ll be more relaxed about it. I must convince myself I’m on this journey for the long haul if I am really going to take control of my weight and health.

[N-o-r-d-i Maintainer 64kg in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

This is exactly what I’m working on. It can’t be just the weight, can’t be the number of the scales. It has to be healthier lifestyle, better choices, happier life. Then things will be on the right path. It will be up and down, better days, worse days, but as long as the overall tendency is right, we will be fine 😊

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to N-o-r-d-i]

Definitely once I am at my goal I think I will extend my food choices but still eat and drink healthily. I sing in pubs etc semi professionally and beer is often part of the deal. It’s easier with Lockdown as there has been no temptation but we are getting enquiries again now so I will have to hatch a plan.

[N-o-r-d-i Maintainer 64kg in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

I’m just counting calories, and not really restricting any foods, as long as I can still stay within my daily limit. Over the months my choices got much healthier as I prefer to have more food rather than a little bit of it with high calories 😊 I would look at a biscuit and would think: that means my dinner will be lighter, so do I really want it?..

if I were to go out for a drink, I would just leave extra calories for that, having lighter lunch and lighter dinner. Becomes sort of a habit after a while (I hope it remains) 😊 maybe planning on a drink or two on some of the nights would also work for you?

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to N-o-r-d-i]

Oh definitely I would just opt for wine or shorts rather than beer

[Lavender54]

Wow, well done, great weight loss and fitting into your jeans.

Your meal looks absolutely scrumptious.

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Lavender54]

Thanks Lavendar it was one I had earlier and thank you for your kind words of support

[Sheperdess Maintainer]

How lovely to hear how well you are doing 🤓 Moving down into the next “stone” bracket is a great feeling I agree 👍 Well done 👏

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Sheperdess]

Thank you Sheperdess for your encouragement good luck in your healthy eating journey

[Chasarama 2 stone]

Good job on fitting into the jeans! sounds like you are doing amazingly!!! Keep up there good work!!! xx

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Chasarama]

Thanks Chasarama that was a bonus I would have felt such a failure if I had lost weight bought new clothes then have to buy another set as I had put on so much weight again

[Cp1965 41kg]

Fantastic feeling isn't it?! The next stage is taking bags of clothes to the charity shop because they're TOO BIG!! 😁

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Cp1965]

I've done that once so fortunately it just being the ones I had replaced them so pleased thank you Cp1965

[dontdojogging 1st 7lbs]

Wow JeffD that looks v tasty - cd eat that right now - evening munchies have set in - 2 satsumas aren't hitting the spot😐. You're on a roll! Great news on greeting the 13s and the smaller jeans - keep at it!

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to dontdojogging]

Thank you I am so pleased it seemed such a struggle for the last few weeks. Think with the LCHF you don't get the same hunger as when you're on carbs it seems to work for me anyway (at the moment) Good luck with yours.

[Edge1234 Visitor]

Well done to you - that is the positive post we wish we were all writing!!

Keep it up - if you have tough days read your post and the replies and I bet you put the bag of crisps back in the cupboard!

Xx

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Edge1234]

Thanks Edge there will be bad days and times where I won’t be able to make the food choices I usually make or a feeling I am going nowhere with and it’s worth not losing focus of what has been achieved so far. I hope things are going well for you too.

[Edge1234 Visitor in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

So so for now but thanks for asking x

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Edge1234]

Keep hanging in there I am hoping we are all in this for the long haul

[Manda43]

Looks amazing x

[gman1961 Restart April 2024]

Well done Jeff on your weight loss,nice picture.

Have a great week.

Gary

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to gman1961]

Thanks Gary

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to gman1961]

Good luck with your healthy eating journey Gary

[gman1961 Restart April 2024 in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

Weigh in tomorrow,

Gary

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to gman1961]

May the scales for ever be in your favour!

If not tomorrow’s another day 👍🏽

[Readaholic4]

Well done on your weight loss keep going and you'll get to that final goalpost

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Readaholic4]

Thanks readaholic4 I must realise this is the long hall now and resist the temptation to go make to habits that caused the weight to go back on in the first place. Good luck with your journey too.

[Britipina23]

Well done JeffDavies123! Keep it up. Food looks very nice too.

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Britipina23]

Thank you Britpina23 good luck with your weight loss journey too

[Missdoubleyou]

That’s a fantastic loss (and a delicious salad!). I’m also on LCHF (3rd week). I don’t weigh myself for various reasons but really seeing the difference in how my clothes fit!

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Missdoubleyou]

Glad you’re noticing a difference I can’t see weighing scales so I have talking ones there is always enough pause to make me a little nervous before she announces my weight that morning! The fact you’re noticing a difference means it’s going well. Good luck with your healthy eating journey I wish you every success.

[Missdoubleyou in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

Good for you! My dad has a neurological disorder which means he can’t weigh himself and I think I might have the same. I can see how they can motivate though.

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Missdoubleyou]

I think if your clothes are not as tight and then fall off you’re going in the right direction so you feel lighter and have more energy numbers in a scale aren’t necessary

[MyhealthZgolden]

Well done. Keep going. 👏👏👏

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to MyhealthZgolden]

Thanks H

Goodbye I've a lot more to lose but I feel I'm finally making some headway now. Good luck with your weight loss journey too.

[MyhealthZgolden in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

We will keep supporting each other. I also have alot to loss and I have broken it down to small achievable goals which has given me alot of motivation. Eg I have set myself to loss 5-7pds every two weeks and only weigh and measure myself then. Remember to reward yourself/celebrate every loss. We will get there. Good luck.

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to MyhealthZgolden]

T o lose 5-7 lbs in two weeks is really an achievement good luck with Goodbye2fat

[zinza]

Congrats!

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to zinza]

Thanks zigzag and good luck to you too.

[purpleswimmer]

Well done. I have been eating healthy and trying to exercise for 6 weeks. Hit the half stone this morning. Another pound and I will be in the 14st but still a long way to go but feeling good. X

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to purpleswimmer]

Thanks purpleswimmer it's great when you reach a target as you realise it will go eventually. I am sure it's a combination of changing your eating habits and doing some exercise which moves things along keep up the good work.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to purpleswimmer]

Good going Are you going to join a weekly weigh in? The team support is brilliant

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to BridgeGirl]

Hi Bridge-girl Thank you for your words of support. I usually Weigh in on a Sunday though I won’t be able to this week. Good luck with your healthy eating journey

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

Sorry, I meant that for purpleswimmer.

I used to be a member of the Sunday team. It's always been a great team.

Good luck to you, too

[purpleswimmer in reply to BridgeGirl]

I dip in and out of the chats so have not actually joined the weigh in. I will keep posting any loss though at moment is very slow. Hopefully once swimming opens up again and I feel safe the weight might shift faster. Xx

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to purpleswimmer]

Thing is you’re still focussed . Exercise helps and makes you feel better but it’s much better you choose something you like doing🦆I like my bike not really interested in weights or aerobics so I would nt do it. I saw a few fresh water swimmers in the sea the other day.. They say 85% of our weight loss is diet so it’s no problem. Good luck with it you’re obviously doing ok

[Climb007 in reply to purpleswimmer]

Well done purpleswimmer, I'm in the same boat, not weighing my self but keeping active and counting calories. Good luck, you can do it 😊

[Craftyperson]

Congratulations on the loss this week and overall and yes getting into that next bracket even if its only by half lb it is a boost 13st 13.5lbs sounds better than 14st. I'm actually only 4ft 11.5 inches and the 4 seems to make people think small so I've always said im 5ft it sounds SO much bigger LOL. That salad looks gorgeous

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Craftyperson]

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement yes psychologically just getting into that 13 stone bracket was a great boost. Height isn’t important remember the best things come in small packages. Good luck on your weight loss journey

[Craftyperson in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

Cheers it can be a problem in supermarkets especially when people dont want to help nowadays.

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Craftyperson]

I struggle with my sight so I can never find prices and have to pick everything up to see what things are. You’ll have to get a big stick with a hand at the end 😂😂

[Craftyperson in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

LOL i have a lot of intollerences so have to check labels on everything and I get some terrible looks now when put things back

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Craftyperson]

Take no notice I don’t !! Good luck👍🏽

[Craftyperson in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

Cheers I don't

[Kacey12 Healthy BMI]

It's really great to go into a lower weight bracket, isn't it? Especially if, like me, one tends to hover for a while! I'm a big fan of LCHF, and it seems to be working for you too. Good luck on getting to the next milestone!

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to Kacey12]

Thank you so much Kacey12 it’s a great boost. I felt things felt so slow and no doubt they will be again for a while. I don’t feel hungry all the time on LCHF as I did not calorie control diets. It seems to be working for me I can see why so many members of this group endorse it. Good luck on your healthy eating journey too !!

[BJ2020]

Congrats, is that an avocado I see in the pic. Just bought one myself, no idea what to do with it, I'm new here BTW. I'm currently at 14st will probably move to the 13s soon myself after been in the 14st's for about 2 1/2 months.

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to BJ2020]

Hi BJ feel it to make sure it’s ripe. Slice it in half and separate

one side will have a stone in.

Scoop stone out stone with a small spoon. Going round the skin scoop out the flesh separating it from the skin 👍🏽 Good luck on your healthy eating journey and taming an avocado ! Hope you reach the 13 s soon I am using the LCHF approach and getting back on my bike. This is currently working for me.

[BJ2020 in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

Thanks for the advice 🙂

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024 in reply to BJ2020]

You’re welcome if you like I’ll deal with a pineapple next week 😂😂

[BJ2020 in reply to PedallingMinstrel]

Haha, I just bought one of those today too.

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024]

Now they apparently are quite high in sugar content as are sweetcorn grapes oranges if you were strictly following the LCHF approach but it depends how strict you are being. To me they are all natural healthy foods so I don’t beat myself up about it, everything in moderation.

If ripe cut the green leaves off.

Slice it in big thick rings with peel still on

Trim the skin off each sliced ring that’s the easiest way 👍🏽

[Climb007]

Well done jeffdavies123. You've motivated me too. Getting you to the stone bracket on the scales is a great achievement. Good luck.

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024]

Thank you Climb007 I’ve relaxed it a bit this weekend as my daughter and grandson are here back on it Sunday. I won’t go daft though. Good luck with your weight loss journey. I just need to convince myself this is it now for always it’s a life time change I am not going on a diet for a few weeks. I am going to permanently change the food and way I eat.