2024 weight loss journey

[TheWolverine0492]

2024 I will be starting a weight loss journey.

I don't know how much I weigh at the moment, will weigh in tomorrow, but I know I have put on quite a bit over the last year due to other stuff going on and comfort eating basically.

I have brought a rowing machine which I plan to start smallish (timewise) and build up, but plan on doing that maybe 3 times a week to start and build up. I will also be doing 10,000 steps at least 5 times a week as well. Once I feel a bit better with my belly I will probably start going swimming for a hour a week.

I will be cutting out/down on a lot of things. One is going to be pop. I will be cutting that out pretty much all together. Takeaways as well.

My biggest struggle is snacking in the evenings.

I will be weighing myself on Mondays, once a week around midday each week.

I'll update through out my journey.

Any health meals would be appreciated.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, TheWolverine0492

New year, new you!

You've come to just the right place for help and support and maybe this guide would be helpful for you, as it concentrates on real food healthunlocked.com/redirect...

Just a tip, to get the most accurate weight, unaffected by external variables, you're best to weigh yourself first thing in the morning, naked, after going to the loo, before eating, drinking, showering/bathing.

If you look in Topics healthunlocked.com/weight-l... you'll find dozens of recipes and the internet is awash with them.

If snacking is a problem, then make sure you eat and drink enough through the day, so that you're not hungry and if you don't buy unhealthy nibbles, you won't be tempted to eat them

All of the information you need about the forum can be found in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/weight-l... and we hope you'll be joining all the Events, Challenges and Clubs that we run, especially the weigh-in and daily diary.

We've found active participation to be key to successful weight loss and, of course, it's a good way to get to know people, find inspiration and share support and encouragement.

Wishing you all the best

[TheWolverine0492 in reply to moreless]

Thank you for your reply.

Only said around midday as it fits in with my day. I may switch the weigh in days to Sunday so they are more accurate like you say, got that little bit more freedom on a Sunday than a monday. I'll probably switch days.

I'll have a read through the links you have sent. Deffo want to get some recipes for healthy food.

Don't have a timeframe, probably decide when I know how much I weigh and all that tomorrow

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to TheWolverine0492]

It's the first thing in the morning etc that will give the most consistency to your weights, rather than a particular day

Good luck, get involved in the regular posts, you'll soon get to know people and start sharing ideas

[TheWolverine0492 in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thank you. Well move it to Sunday mornings in future then. Tomorrow is the starting point

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to TheWolverine0492]

All the best for 2024

[TheWolverine0492]

Weighed myself today. Was a lot higher than what I thought but I now have a starting point.

Will be spending time to look for low calorie meals.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to TheWolverine0492]

Calories needn't be your only focus. Lots of us find that carbs are the culprit: could be so for you

[TheWolverine0492 in reply to BridgeGirl]

Trying hello fresh for a little time. Low calorie high protein meals. Cutting down on carbs, I do like pasta and rice dishes. But with the hello fresh meals I can do them when my parents have done theirs and then I can do mine which will hopefully help cut out the snacking in the evening. Normally have dinner around 5 but now looking to have mine closer to 6 6.30 something like that.

[brads27 1st 7lbs]

My biggest downfall is that I am a very poor eater,lots of food I absolutely hate.eg all soup ,cheese oily fish.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to brads27]

Would you like to change that?

[moggomereno Visitor in reply to BridgeGirl]

😁😜

[-WeightLossWarrior- Visitor]

Welcome and best of luck on your journey!!

You have a solid plan there and I like that you are starting small with the rower...It's important to build consistency and the quickest route to giving up is often doing too much too soon.

Regarding your evening snacking, I have been in exactly the same situation. I gave myself other activities to do, and worked on my mindset to change the habits that didn't serve me,

Get at it!!!

[TheWolverine0492 in reply to -WeightLossWarrior-]

Thank you. I did read best way to start and I think 15mins is a lot more doable than 30mins or longer. Walking shouldn't be that hard as I work on my feet for around 3 hours and normally get up to over 12000 steps a day just from that. Weekend, 1 day should be doable as well as can go on a walk with a friend playing Pokémon go.

I am looking forward to the meals, they do look nice. I am not sure if I'll keep them going just down to the cost but it'll give me a week or two to gain extra low calorie low carb meals to try and research other ones.

My bread will be cut right down, might be 4 slices a week and that would be at the weekend. Potatoes as well will be cut down, I don't mind cutting down potatoes as I like them but can easily be a bye.

I am going to allow myself a treat at the weekend as from what I've read, going too strict can cause giving up.

Back at work tomorrow but once I've finished I'll do the rowing machine, bath, and then look up meals.

For the evening, I may borrow my brother's weights to just do a few in the evening. I have brought myself a couple of model kits to keep me busy in the evening as I did like doing them.

[-WeightLossWarrior- Visitor in reply to TheWolverine0492]

Looks great, really!

When you say "have a treat" at the weekend, I think it's important so that you can find balance and live a "normal" life regarding food... The one thing I would say to this point though is to plan ahead of time what you will choose to have, and stick to that.

It's very easy to become a weekday dieter in which the majority of your hard work Monday-Friday is overcompensated for by treats at the weekend.

Ultimately it's calories in versus calories out. You can track by the day or by the week, but you need to be in a deficit to get the results you want!

[TheWolverine0492 in reply to -WeightLossWarrior-]

Thank you for your reply. I did think before Christmas I will diet next year, but then didn't really think about it again until 29th/30th. I didn't really plan for this week, food wise anyway. But next 2 weeks I have. And planning third.

Exercise wise I have done my 10,000 steps each day and used the rowing machine as well.

With the weekend, I have planned what I want to eat and have chosen the more healthy options, but still a "treat" and will be below the calorie count. In the week I know I am under the calorie count just by doing a little math.

I am hoping to see a lower figure on Sunday, as it is a bit of encouragement to keep going.

[-WeightLossWarrior- Visitor in reply to TheWolverine0492]

I'll be checking in on Sunday to see how you're doing!

Also, great work with your awareness in calorie counting to still allow for treats without blowing your daily budget. I'm not an expert but this way of approaching it helped me a lot and gave me the sensation of truly living a balanced life in terms of eating.

Enjoy the rest of the week and keep up the great work!

[TheWolverine0492 in reply to -WeightLossWarrior-]

Like a dippy so and so, I forgot I'm not at home on Sunday so I did the weigh in this morning and according to the scales I've lost 3lbs.

I didn't believe it so redid it and same numbers came up.

[Gizmocat Moderator 13kg Maintainer in reply to TheWolverine0492]

Would you like to post your weigh in herehealthunlocked.com/weight-l...

You will get to know other people weighing in. Its fine to post today if you are away tomorrow. Hope to see you there.

[Kickupbum 4 stone]

Sounds like you have a plan Wolverine and I hope that you enjoy the journey to a fitter, healthier you!

[TheWolverine0492 in reply to Kickupbum]

Thank you

[TheWolverine0492]

Week 2, nearly over with. Food sorted all week helped. Less than 650 calories for evening meal. Got next week food wise all sorted as well.

10,000 + steps per day completed every day. Walked a little further this week than last. I didn't use the rowing machine past Monday. Tuesday, at work bench down to pick something up and injured my lower back, but still walking. Weigh in Sunday morning 🤞

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to TheWolverine0492]

Well done TheWolverine0492

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[TheWolverine0492]

Start weight 18stone 7lb weigh in 1st Jan 2024

Week 2 18 stone 4lb weigh in date 6th Jan 2024

Week 3 18 stone 1lb weigh in date 14th Jan 2024

Week 2 - Loss - 3lb

Week 3 - loss - 3lb

[springersrule Moderator 76kg in reply to TheWolverine0492]

Hi Wolverine, are you going to post this on our Weigh In? You'll get much more interaction and can earn weight loss badges too. Here's a link to the Pinned Posts. just click on the post,scroll down and read the intro then click on reply and add your weight loss details. Then scroll up and chat to others that have logged their weight too xx

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

[TheWolverine0492 in reply to springersrule]

Already done 👍 I just use this one for me

[springersrule Moderator 76kg in reply to TheWolverine0492]

brilliant xx

[TheWolverine0492]

Been a stressful and anxiety inducing week this week. One more day at work and hopefully can switch my brain off away from the anxiety and just enjoy the time off work and not worry.

[TheWolverine0492]

Start weight 18stone 7lb weigh in 1st Jan 2024

Week 2 18 stone 4lb weigh in date 6th Jan 2024

Week 3 18 stone 1lb weigh in date 14th Jan 2024

Week 4 17 stone 12lb weigh in date 21st Jan 2024

Week 2 - Loss - 3lb

Week 3 - loss - 3lb

Week 4 - loss - 3lb

Was not expecting 3lb weight loss this week, was a very rough week in my personal life a lot of stress and anxiety.

Trying to get a GP appointment as well, that's not going well either, no appointments.

[TheWolverine0492]

1lb lost this past week although the scales have been playing up, scales aren't that old either and the battery is new.

My back still aches an anxiety is still up.

But it's still a loss

This week all meals planned out bar Saturday, at the moment, I will decide later on in the week about Saturday. Been shopping and got the ingredients I want this week. Can't remember what I am having today without looking, got the recipes in order.