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Nutracheck/Calorie Counting 2023!

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Mollybeth · 27/12/2022 21:06

Hello, my name is Molly, I’m 29, 5ft4 and 13 stone 5. I started nutracheck calorie counting yesterday and wanted to start a support thread for those starting their journey now/ 2023.

My weigh day is Thursday but i sneakily took a peek this morning at the Christmas damage 😭🥹.

Anyone else wanting to join? All welcome!

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Mollybeth · 27/12/2022 21:06

Ahhh forgot to say one day I would like to be 10 stone!

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JanT2004 · 28/12/2022 08:51

Hi, just checking in. I'm planning on starting calorie counting on 1st January ( maybe 2nd if have family round on NYD). I haven't had the courage to weigh myself yet but realistically would like to lose a couple of stone. I'm 60 this year and my son is getting married in June so need to do something. I will come back next week with the dreaded start weight. Glad of the support. Good luck.

doitordontdoit · 28/12/2022 09:05

Morning, just saving my place. Baby due in January and looking to kickstart after that! Always found NutraCheck really good and easy to use. It's been a while mind as I've not done it at all whilst pregnant. Will check the damage done once baby is here and take it from there! Good luck everyone ❤️

Mollybeth · 28/12/2022 11:01

@JanT2004 @doitordontdoit Hi both! So lovely to have you on board! Hoping this thread will offer some support along the way. The calorie counting board tends to be quiet quiet so wanted to change that!

How were your christmasses?

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JanT2004 · 29/12/2022 04:42

Mollybeth · 28/12/2022 11:01

@JanT2004 @doitordontdoit Hi both! So lovely to have you on board! Hoping this thread will offer some support along the way. The calorie counting board tends to be quiet quiet so wanted to change that!

How were your christmasses?

I had a lovely Christmas thanks, we had both dc and their partners and 4 dg here for most of it and had bought enough food to feed the street. A lot got eaten ( too much by me) but there is loads left. When I set a date to diet I always seem to eat like a pig before I start. I hope your Christmas was good.

Mumma2015 · 29/12/2022 10:38

Can I join? Starting tomorrow. Last day today. 😳🐷

Mollybeth · 29/12/2022 12:00

Mumma2015 · 29/12/2022 10:38

Can I join? Starting tomorrow. Last day today. 😳🐷

@Mumma2015 of course! The more the merrier! :)

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Mollybeth · 29/12/2022 12:01

Is everyone happy with a Tuesday weigh day? You don’t have to join in with that if you’re not weighing btw! :)

@JanT2004 @Mumma2015 @doitordontdoit

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FestivePinkFairy · 29/12/2022 12:31

Cani join? I'm a similar weight to you@Mollybeth but an inch shorter. I've used Nutracheck before and lost a stone and a half, but really in need to lose 3.5 stone. I can start on Tuesday too.

JanT2004 · 29/12/2022 12:45

Mollybeth · 29/12/2022 12:01

Is everyone happy with a Tuesday weigh day? You don’t have to join in with that if you’re not weighing btw! :)

@JanT2004 @Mumma2015 @doitordontdoit

I'm fine with that

Mumma2015 · 29/12/2022 16:48

I’ll join whatever day everyone else is weighing, it will motivate me knowing I’ve got to put my weight in this group! 😊 xx

Marjoriesdoor · 29/12/2022 19:31

I put on some weight recently and have eaten like a pig for the whole of Christmas. Planning to start calorie counting on 2nd Jan so will join in properly then.
But in the meantime, I will be watching with interest as will start jotting down some ideas for meals etc over the next few days…

Mollybeth · 29/12/2022 19:58

Hello all! I’ve managed by some miracle to stick to 1300 calories the past two days. It’s been a bit tricky especially as I’m such a chocolate fiend!

the best meal I had was a boneless salmon steak covered in teriyaki sauce with a side salad and some sweet potato wedges I made in the air fryer! It was really lovely!

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Mollybeth · 29/12/2022 19:59

FestivePinkFairy · 29/12/2022 12:31

Cani join? I'm a similar weight to you@Mollybeth but an inch shorter. I've used Nutracheck before and lost a stone and a half, but really in need to lose 3.5 stone. I can start on Tuesday too.

@FestivePinkFairy of course you can! :) the more the merrier and you’re definitely welcome! By the way, I absolutely love your username!

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Mollybeth · 29/12/2022 20:00

Marjoriesdoor · 29/12/2022 19:31

I put on some weight recently and have eaten like a pig for the whole of Christmas. Planning to start calorie counting on 2nd Jan so will join in properly then.
But in the meantime, I will be watching with interest as will start jotting down some ideas for meals etc over the next few days…

@Marjoriesdoor Hello welcome! :)

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Dottydoodoo · 29/12/2022 20:08

Hello! I would love to join you please!
I haven't weighed myself for a while, but I know it won't be pretty. My DS goes back to school next Thursday, I always find it a struggle when he is off as we are out and about and doing different things but I'll weigh on Tuesday and go from there.

I'm excited to get going again, I'm enjoying the Christmas food but I'm seriously not going to fit into any trousers if I don't do something soon 😭

Mollybeth · 29/12/2022 20:19

Dottydoodoo · 29/12/2022 20:08

Hello! I would love to join you please!
I haven't weighed myself for a while, but I know it won't be pretty. My DS goes back to school next Thursday, I always find it a struggle when he is off as we are out and about and doing different things but I'll weigh on Tuesday and go from there.

I'm excited to get going again, I'm enjoying the Christmas food but I'm seriously not going to fit into any trousers if I don't do something soon 😭

@Dottydoodoo Hello welcome! :)

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cristinayangstwistedsister · 29/12/2022 20:20

Hello, I'm starting on the 1st Jan and I will weigh myself then..... gulp

Marjoriesdoor · 29/12/2022 20:22

Thank you Mollybeth

Dottydoodoo · 29/12/2022 21:04

Sorry I'm not sure how to quote 🙈 thank you!

Cocoaone · 30/12/2022 08:20

I'm in, I was just about to renew my nutracheck membership.

I haven't weighed myself in months and months - classic burying my head in the sand and eating whatever I want. Obviously this has led to doing no exercise and going up to a size 16+. I'm 40 next year so I really want to lose any excess weight as weight problems, joint problems, heart problems, diabetes all run in the family...

Today I vow to check the batteries in the bathroom scales are working. I probably won't start until 3rd Jan, as I have friends staying until then.

Mollybeth · 30/12/2022 16:26

Cocoaone · 30/12/2022 08:20

I'm in, I was just about to renew my nutracheck membership.

I haven't weighed myself in months and months - classic burying my head in the sand and eating whatever I want. Obviously this has led to doing no exercise and going up to a size 16+. I'm 40 next year so I really want to lose any excess weight as weight problems, joint problems, heart problems, diabetes all run in the family...

Today I vow to check the batteries in the bathroom scales are working. I probably won't start until 3rd Jan, as I have friends staying until then.

@Cocoaone welcome! It’ll be lovely to have you on board! We are weighing on a Tuesday which is the 3rd but obviously that’s your first day :)

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Rosio · 30/12/2022 17:34

Hello, quietly sneaking in here. Too scared to step on the scales 😭 expecting 19st. I'm 32, have two children age 2 and 4, a husband and a cat. Photos of me from Christmas Day make me fully fully sure I cannot stay this way for another year. This is the biggest I've been, I've gone down hill since my second was born nearly 2 years ago.

Have downloaded nutracheck

Mollybeth · 30/12/2022 18:20

Rosio · 30/12/2022 17:34

Hello, quietly sneaking in here. Too scared to step on the scales 😭 expecting 19st. I'm 32, have two children age 2 and 4, a husband and a cat. Photos of me from Christmas Day make me fully fully sure I cannot stay this way for another year. This is the biggest I've been, I've gone down hill since my second was born nearly 2 years ago.

Have downloaded nutracheck

@Rosio Welcome! Ah don’t worry at all- the getting on the scales for the first time is the worst bit! But it should get slightly easier from there! I feel similar to you and I’ve got the mindset that things need to change in 2023! ❤️

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Cocoaone · 30/12/2022 20:49

I'll do my first weigh on the 3rd.

I've subscribed to nutracheck again. I'm eager to get going, especially getting on my exercise bike, but it's just not practical at the moment (diet-wise, I can't physically get to the bike either!)

Rosio - I'm also scared. The last time I weighed I was around 14.5 stone. I have literally no idea how much I've put on since then.. I still feel like I'm a size 12-14, but when I see pictures of myself I get a shock!

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