Shocked at weigh in, been in complete denial

[1winterblues]

So I had been saying Jan was going to be a fresh start to the diet. And I knew I had a lot to lose. I thought I was about 15 / 16 stone.

Anyway kids go back to school today so today is my day 1. Weighed myself and I am actually 17st 5

I was so upset I could cry, as I know deep down I knew things were bad but to see 17st on the scales was scary.

We have booked a family holiday abroad with our best friends and their children and my best friend is a lovely size 10/12 so I always had a goal to lose weight for mid August.

In 2016 I did manage to lose 5st so I know I can do it and I am already a member of a gym and do actually go about 1 or 2 a week, but the last two years with Covid have been really stressful and I realised I have not been coping at all.

For the first time ever I had been prescribed anti depressants to help me cope with my stress but I didn't actually believe I needed them either so have not been taking them either (which is totally stupid). My relationship with my husband has not been great lately, had lots of stress at work in NHS due to impact of Covid, and we have been renovating a house and also juggle 3 kids.

I always try and be a positive person but also recognise i have been in denial.

So I have meal planned for the week. Booked my two exercise classes for the week. Also gone through my phone and found the photos of me in 2016 and will order them to be printed out so I can stick in my room and dressing table as a motivator to my target.

Does anyone with a lot to lose want to be a buddy. I will be doing SW on line as can't make any classes near me due to work.

@coldfeetmama
Good luck on a good loss next week.

Thank you , hope everyone else doing ok too !

I'm also doing slimming world. 4lb down in 2 weeks, feeling pretty on track so far this week, but weekend is always tricky

Well done @Happyface120 you must be pleased with that.

Well done everyone! Another 2lbs off this week for me, still a long way to go though and I’m still so annoyed with myself for letting this happen! It’s a start..

How are we all doing ? Coping with the weekend , I've got a tricky meal today after agreeing to meet my friend for lunch , menu doesn't look promising for SW options so will just have to do my best and minimalise the damage
🙄

Doing ok , had to give myself a talking to just now as I'm making some cakes for a friend and I usually nibble on the ingredients ( cherries , sultanas ) and the big kid in me likes to scrape out the bowl and eat the raw mixture ! Happy to report I resisted 😂
Have a good weekend all fellow dieters

Well done @VaulterTech! We’ve been to a children’s party and I ended up eating some beige food, hopefully not done too much damage but will see on weigh day! Felt like writing the rest of the day off but I’ve just chopped lots of vegetables ready for dinner this evening. Should hopefully keep on track now! Nearly wobbled and I’m only on week 2!

I wobbled yesterday out for that meal , hunters chicken with chips and a teaspoon of salad
Lotus cheesecake with ice cream . I did manage to have a Diet Coke 🤣 and nothing else for the day , planning a free food only with plenty of speed today B melon L chicken with carrots cabbage peas broccoli D finish the chicken with some salad
That's the plan , we shall see

Who's on a weigh in tomorrow ? Will report . Fingers crossed for good ones !

Yep, weigh in for me... Have been good all week really, apart from wine Friday night, but then ruined it today with pizza and more wine
Hoping it won't show on scales tomorrow...

I’ve NC but have been posting in this thread. I’ve lost 2lbs this week! Very pleased with that

Had a very good week , but lost just a lb , disappointed in that . Ah well here's to this week 😥

2lb off, taking the total to - 6lb since new year

You should never be disappointed with a 1lb loss

I agree , 1 lb off is better than 1 lb on
Think of that 2 lb bag of sugar
Half on each bum cheek 😂

Thanks 😀

How is everyone doing? OP?

It looks like I'm going to be a 1lb a week loser ! Shame as I have loads to lose. Slow and steady wins the race I suppose . Good luck to all .