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Lose 10 pounds in 7 weeks - anyone like to join me?

336 replies

MrsMcEasterBunny · 28/03/2007 15:11

Hello we did a thread a bit like this last year and it worked well so I thought I'd try it again.

I have a wedding to go to in 7 weeks and I'd like to lose 10 pounds. I'm going to follow a low fat diet and do more exercise.

I'll post my losses (and any gains) on a Weds morning.

Come and help me!

OP posts:
theheadgirl · 11/05/2007 12:16

Hi mrsmc I don't think starving is necessary before an appt with a Consultant Haematologist. I work in a nurse led clinic, but as part of specialist training in thromophillia probs, I spent a day with our consultant (incidentally a lovely Scottish lady - a Mrs Mc in fact!) She saw people with probs conceiving, and as thrombophilia is sometimes hereditary, I think you should expect lots of family questions for you and Mr Mc. And to give some of your blood away! You'll probably also be advised on medication that may help. Good luck with it all

Ok, finished hi-jack! I am back and ready to continue in my quest for weight loss. I have two excuses for lack of posting

  1. I'm blaming DD3 who has SN and likes to dance all night! I am knackered and so have been comfort eating
  2. I was 42 one week ago - well a gals gotta celebrate! but thats all finished now.
MrsMcJnr · 11/05/2007 16:46

Thank you

linjasmom · 12/05/2007 22:37

just wanted to let all you lovely ladies know that I have finally managed to put a pic of my dd on my profile page - in case anyone's interested. I always love looking at the pics, sooooo..... if not, never mind!

theheadgirl · 12/05/2007 22:53

What a sweetie! Linjasmom she made me smile

linjasmom · 12/05/2007 22:54

thank you!! of course that's what I like to hear.... [proud mom emoticon]

Ready · 15/05/2007 13:19

Linjasmom - Your dd is a real cutie!!

How's everyone doing?? Weigh-in tomorrow... not sure I will have lost anything because I have had a couple of not-so-good days - but we shall see... fingers crossed I haven't gained!

mum03 · 16/05/2007 09:05

iwillbepg ?
Cedar12 ?
MrsMcJnr- bfp
theheadgirl ?
Ready ?
mumto3girls ?
Scotia ?
linjasmom ?
mum03 ? 1/2 OFF
Coggy ?
KittyLetteMeEatAnEasterEgg ?
Roskva70percentcocoa ?
Pinkelephant ?
Pussycatmomma ?
Roundthebend -
Gracie14 -

Ready · 16/05/2007 09:12

iwillbepg ?
Cedar12 ?
MrsMcJnr- bfp
theheadgirl ?
Ready ? 1lb OFF
mumto3girls ?
Scotia ?
linjasmom ?
mum03 ? 1/2 OFF
Coggy ?
KittyLetteMeEatAnEasterEgg ?
Roskva70percentcocoa ?
Pinkelephant ?
Pussycatmomma ?
Roundthebend -
Gracie14 -

cedar12 · 16/05/2007 09:25

iwillbepg ?
Cedar12 ? stayed the same
MrsMcJnr- bfp
theheadgirl ?
Ready ? 1lb OFF
mumto3girls ?
Scotia ?
linjasmom ?
mum03 ? 1/2 OFF
Coggy ?
KittyLetteMeEatAnEasterEgg ?
Roskva70percentcocoa ?
Pinkelephant ?
Pussycatmomma ?
Roundthebend -
Gracie14 -
Congratulations mrsmcjnr I am the Same as 2 weeks ago been a bit naughty on the food front. Well done on your losses Ready and mumo3. How much as everyone loss in total now. I think I have only lost 3 lb but it better than nothing I suppose.

Ready · 16/05/2007 09:46

I've lost 5andahalf lbs since the start of this thread - not what I hoped I would be saying. Getting there though! Slowly is better, as it stays off longer - doesn't it?

cedar12 · 16/05/2007 12:04

I hope so as I am getting there so slowly

mum03 · 16/05/2007 12:32

Ready I have only lost 3lbs since the start of this thread, but I am working on convincing myself that the change in lifestyle is making it a permanent change, rather than a crash diet. PMA in action!!!

RoundTheBend · 16/05/2007 20:57

Linjasmom your little one is lovely.

I have stayed the same as last week. At least I have not gained.

Gracie14 · 16/05/2007 22:37

Hi everyone,

iwillbepg ?
Cedar12 ? stayed the same
MrsMcJnr- bfp
theheadgirl ?
Ready ? 1lb OFF
mumto3girls ?
Scotia ?
linjasmom ?
mum03 ? 1/2 OFF
Coggy ?
KittyLetteMeEatAnEasterEgg ?
Roskva70percentcocoa ?
Pinkelephant ?
Pussycatmomma ?
Roundthebend -
Gracie14 - 2lb OFF

Well done for the losses and MrsMc thats fab news so pleased for you. Hope your all having a good week.

RoundTheBend · 16/05/2007 22:48

iwillbepg ?
Cedar12 ? stayed the same
MrsMcJnr- bfp
theheadgirl ?
Ready ? 1lb OFF
mumto3girls ?
Scotia ?
linjasmom ?
mum03 ? 1/2 OFF
Coggy ?
KittyLetteMeEatAnEasterEgg ?
Roskva70percentcocoa ?
Pinkelephant ?
Pussycatmomma ?
Roundthebend - Stayed the same
Gracie14 - 2lb OFF

coggy · 17/05/2007 09:22

iwillbepg ?
Cedar12 ? stayed the same
MrsMcJnr- bfp
theheadgirl ?
Ready ? 1lb OFF
mumto3girls ?
Scotia ?
linjasmom ?
mum03 ? 1/2 OFF
Coggy ? s/s (despite the cakes & wine to celebrate getting to goal last week!!!!)
KittyLetteMeEatAnEasterEgg ?
Roskva70percentcocoa ?
Pinkelephant ?
Pussycatmomma ?
Roundthebend - Stayed the same
Gracie14 - 2lb OFF

How are you doing MrsMc?
Have we reached the 7 week stage yet????!!!
Look at you go Gracie!

linjasmom · 17/05/2007 23:17

iwillbepg ?
Cedar12 ? stayed the same
MrsMcJnr- bfp
theheadgirl ?
Ready ? 1lb OFF
mumto3girls ?
Scotia ?
linjasmom ? 1/2 OFF (better than nothing....)
mum03 ? 1/2 OFF
Coggy ? s/s (despite the cakes & wine to celebrate getting to goal last week!!!!)
KittyLetteMeEatAnEasterEgg ?
Roskva70percentcocoa ?
Pinkelephant ?
Pussycatmomma ?
Roundthebend - Stayed the same
Gracie14 - 2lb OFF

pussycatmomma · 17/05/2007 23:34

Go Gracie, Go Gracie, Go Gracie!!!!
You are star of the week so far I think!
Only 1 pound off for me, but at least its going in the right direction. I sit in the ww class, and ladies who started the same time as me are losing 5-6 pounds a week
What the hell are they doing???!
Mrs mc, hope everything is ok with you.
Coggs,well done on staying the same, cant wait till I might be celebrating with cake!!
mmmmmmmmmmmm, cake!
((pcm wanders off to think about lemon drizzle and her mums home made apple pie...)))

iwillbepg ?
Cedar12 ? stayed the same
MrsMcJnr- bfp
theheadgirl ?
Ready ? 1lb OFF
mumto3girls ?
Scotia ?
linjasmom ? 1/2 OFF (better than nothing....)
mum03 ? 1/2 OFF
Coggy ? s/s (despite the cakes & wine to celebrate getting to goal last week!!!!)
KittyLetteMeEatAnEasterEgg ?
Roskva70percentcocoa ?
Pinkelephant ?
Pussycatmomma ? 1lb OFF
Roundthebend - Stayed the same
Gracie14 - 2lb OFF

cookieMOMster · 17/05/2007 23:46

ATTENTION PLEEEEAAAASE for theMNerformerlyknownaslinjasmom:
I have finally found another nickname I like (and think is funny) so I am now cookieMOMster. Just wanted to let you now so you don't throw me off the thread [ducks in panic in case nobody likes the name]. Good night, am off to bed now!

Ready · 18/05/2007 10:56

cookieMOMster - hope you are not eating too many cookies??

Pussycatmomma - 5-6lbs!! WTF? How much do they have to lose overall - I imagine the bigger they are the bigger the losses - but in percentage terms, it might not be any better than your 1lb for you - IYSWIM?? Steady losses are the best!! That's my mantra!

coggy - well done on staying the same - maintaining target weight despite cakes - good going!

Gracie - well done you!! gold star!!

Hi everyone else!! Not sure who is still here and who isn't - perhaps we need to do a revised list next week??

Gracie14 · 18/05/2007 12:12

Hi all,

I am pleased just hope it continues, my real aim is to get my BMI in the healthy range so that if I have to go to the doctors about not becoming pregnant () then they won't need to say that I need to lose weight. Proberbly a strange way to look at it but I need something to focus on and hope that it helps in my TTC mission!

Hope you are all well, so pleased for MrsMc and seaside lets hope the rest of us can follow soon with our BFP's. (Although I'm not really 'officially' TTC but it is too hard not to think about it sometimes)

MrsMcJnr · 23/05/2007 17:03

Well ladies those 7 weeks are up!! I was at the wedding on Sat that I started this thread for!! I have no idea how much I weigh this week. My weigh in is on Sat but the aim for me now is to stay the same not put on or lose, at least not for a while.

So how have you all done then? Shall we have a total weight loss tally?

Sorry I haven?t been on to chat for a while I do think about you guys!

mum03 · 23/05/2007 18:57

Progress for MUM03
week 0 - 30th March (11st 11.5) wish 10st 6oz
Week 1 - 5th April 1lb off (11st 10.5)
Week 2 - 11th April 1/4lb OFF (11st 10.25)
Week 3 - 18th April = (11st 10.25)
Week 4 - 25th April 1+1/4 off (11st 9.00)
Week 5 - 3rd May 1/4 ON (11st 9.25)
Week 6 - 9th May 3/4 off (11st 8.5)
Week 7 - 16th May 1/2 off (11st 8.0) Week 8 - 23rd May 1 1/4 ON (11st 9.25)

Total Loss = 2.25

Therefore 2.25 / 10 aim = 22.5% - fail grade!

still perhaps we could make the next thread loose 7lbs in 10 weeks, maybe I could reach that target!!!

cookieMOMster · 23/05/2007 21:07

Hey everybody, I lost a bit more than 4 lbs this week (2 kilos), yeah!! I think I have reached the goal of 10 lbs just barely, but I am so proud. This week's loss is probably due to the bug I came down with, but I don't care as long as it stays off! I hope to stay in touch with you girls. Shall we start another thread?
MrsMc, how are you? Hope to hear more about your pg as well!! Talk to you later! XX

MrsMcJnr · 23/05/2007 21:13

Mum03 ? not a fail at all, it?s still 2.25 that you are no longer carrying! Well done!

CookieMOMster ? love the new name well done on the weight loss! I?m fine thanks, mostly tired but doing well