TTC after loss penguins get fit & healthy in 2020

Thank you for asking @VenusStarr How are you finding slimming world? So many people swear by it.

Feeling much better this week mentally and emotionally but no exercise during the week. I did some cardio and yoga and a walk last weekend.

Today I did a zumba class before yoga and enjoyed that so will try to do that every Saturday. Tomorrow I plan to go shopping so no gyming but no doubt I’ll get some steps in 😂

Not sure I’ll manage to fit more than one gym class in during the week either but never mind

How is everyone else doing?

I'm following slimming world @avocadoincident. The weight loss is over 12 weeks. I'm essentially following a low fat diet, I'm still eating pasta and potatoes.

I haven't used a pendant but think it eould be handy.

@VenusStarr wowsers how did you lose so much weight? That's incredible!

No doubt my Fitbit will gather dust again at some point, but for now it's helping. I'm thinking of getting a necklace to wear it in rather than the wrist band. Does anyone have one of those?

Well done @avocadoincident :)

My fitbit has gathered dust... Happy to share that I've now lost 1st 3lbs. Hoping next week will see me in the next stone down 🤞

How you getting on @BunnytheBee?

Hope everyone is getting on OK xx

Well done @avocadoincident!

I pulled out my TomTom watch a few weeks ago and I do find that encourages me to do more even just to do more steps!

Hello everyone, how are you all?

I've lost 3lb/1.5 kg this week so I'm dead chuffed. I've dusted off my Fitbit too for extra help and inspiration.

Anyone else finding anything helpful?

@Shefliesonherownwings Well done in the inch loss!

I did a bit of cardio and then yoga yesterday and had a better day yesterday. I feel a bit more positive and I’ve planned for this week the exercise I’m going to do, which I enjoy.

DH wants to go for a walk today with friend who lives nearby so I might go too but he has in mind a 10 mile walk and I’m not sure I’m up for it...

Sorry about the typos, posted before checking it!

Morning lovelies

@BunnytheBee hope you enjoy your yoga. You be had a tough week so be kind to yourself.

@VenusStarr well done on the weight loss, 15.5lbs is amazing!

No loss on the scales this week or last for me but a couple of non scale victories. I've managed to post a couple of inches each off my waist and hips and got into a pair of pre pregnancy jeans this morning. I'm really pleased so going to keep up with the WW and exercise as it seems to be working and I don't feel like I'm on a diet.

It's a weekend of painting for kids to get the last bits in our house done. Also expecting the rest of our fence to give up the fight this weekend with storm Dennis. It's starting to get windy down here. Hope everyone is ok. X

Well done you @VenusStarr

Hi @BunnytheBee good to hear from you :) hope you enjoy yoga today.
I'm OK, had another 1lb loss this week. Feel like things have slowed down and I've plateaued a bit, but I'm not exercising at the moment. Overall I'm 15.5lbs off now. Just need to focus on the overall picture :)

Hi everyone sorry I’ve been quiet. It’s been a tough week but I’m back and feeling determined to achieve my goals, personally, professionally and in terms of health and fitness.

I haven’t done much exercise or eaten really well for a couple of weeks but I’m in the gym now. I did 20 mins cardio and now I’m waiting to go into yoga.

Hope you’re ok @VenusStarr

@avocadoincident welcome

Hello everyone, I've recently joined the other thread and I've read about 90% of this thread now

You are an inspirational and positive and realistic bunch.

Long story short, I'm 40 and have had 2 miscarriages in the last 4 months. First at 20 weeks and more recently (on Monday) at 7 weeks.

My aims are to stay sane, stop snacking, zero alcohol, lose a stone/ drop my BMI by 3 points and exercise daily.

I am lucky as I have two daughters. My eldest is 20 and at uni and my youngest is 1yr 10 months. I'm still breastfeeding the little one.

I'm a teacher but am off work until the little one is in school but I work part time tutoring from home and walk everywhere so try to walk 40 minutes a day. I also try to hula hoop for a minimum of 20 minutes a night.

I don't want to count calories or follow a plan. I'm vegan and mainly healthy but I also love crumpets and crisps. And my portions are enormous and then I have seconds.

I want to only eat in the 8 hour window and rest my stomach for 16 hours. Does anyone else do that?

I'm off to buy a scales now to monitor my weight loss.

I'm so glad I've found you all!
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗

Hi guys, just popping my head back in. I had a break for a while as was getting very overwhelmed with ttc etc. I have had another loss (very early at around 4.5 weeks) but have managed to not completely sabotage myself. I did have a couple of days eating pizza and chocolate and drank wine but I maintained my stone weight loss, so pleased with that. Still would like to lose another stone but have brought my bmi down to just over 26 ☺️
We've been approved for ivf which could start within the next couple of months so even more determined to continue to be healthy.

Just trying to catch up with the thread...

I'd like to join this thread and will read the thread later then start to chat. X

@avocadoincident

That sounds amazing @Shefliesonherownwings A holiday where you can do things sounds like a really good idea. Absolutely eat what you want and enjoy your hol!

@tortiecat Don’t apologise! I’m sorry you’ve had a stressful time but pleased your DH is doing better. Don’t beat yourself up for not eating well all the time. I haven’t done to well diet wise the last week or two. My excuse is I’ve been super busy with work and this week is DD anniversary.

Full disclosure - had Dominoes pizza last night 🙈 but I’m going for a walk with DH now to work off some calories...

Hello all. I am sorry I haven't been around for ages - DH developed a bad infection after some minor surgery and ended up in hospital. A huge shock to both of us but thankfully he is home now and almost completely recovered.

I haven't been careful with what I've eaten at all, there has been a lot of pizza and other bready things on the menu and my weight has definitely increased - but have done a few classes when I could so I am feeling fitter and my clothes are a little looser so I suppose it is a positive trend!
Have been thinking of you all and will try and check in a bit more frequently again now.

@BunnytheElephant we're going to New York for 5 days. We decided we needed a break and a distraction and I've always wanted to go but never been so we got a good deal. Sitting on a beach somewhere is not what we want right now so we wanted somewhere with plenty to do so we can keep busy.

I wont be keeping up with the healthy eating but should do plenty of walking so hopefully that will do some damage control!

Thank you xx

I am definitely eating a bit more healthy overall with snacks and stuff

DH doesn’t want dinner as he has toothache and I really don’t feel like cooking so need some strength not to order a pizza! 🍕

Where are you going on hol?@Shefliesonherownwings

@MissSparkles81 well done on your loss, that's brilliant.

@BunnytheBlueWhale I agree it's not a cop out. Being healthy is a long journey, and sometimes we need a little break especially when poorly.

I started the week well with body combat and spinning but then AF struck early and wiped me out for the rest of the week. Had to cancel body pump and my PT. Also did very bad with food so inevitably I've gained this week with.

But I've started again today. Am currently making a couple of healthy WW lunches and a thai green curry again for dinner. I've also booked into a good few classes this week including spinning tomorrow. DH and I go away in 2 weeks and I'm hoping my Jeans will be a bit less snug by then. I tried them on yesterday and they do up but are a bit tight. Think thin!

@BunnytheElephant not at all a cop out lovely. I know how tough this coming week is for you xx

Well done! @MissSparkles81 That’s fantastic

I’m not doing amazingly as have been a. It under the weather week but went to yoga today and will get back to the exercise once I’m feeling more myself. Sorry that sounds like a cop out!

Hope everyone else is ok @tortiecat @EssJayyCee @Shefliesonherownwings @SunshineCrocodile @Avocuddles @LASandOtto

Afternoon all ... hope your all doing ok?

Im happy to report a 1.5lb loss this week. I haven't tracked or anything so suspect it was bloat from last week.

Having an off plan day today and then back ontrack from tomorrow.

Have a lovely weekend everyone ❤