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Anyone fancy losing 8lbs in four weeks?

57 replies

LemonDifficult · 01/08/2011 12:06

I need to lose weight and 8lbs in four weeks is doable (I've done it before) but not crazy starvation-diet reckless. Anyone want to join me?

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custardismyhamster · 01/08/2011 12:08

Me me me!

Any particular diet you're doing? I've lost really well before on weight watchers but got bored, stopped and piled it all back on (and more) so today I have started slimming world.

This morning I was 13st 1 1/4lb (argh) and 8lbs in 4 weeks sounds brilliant!

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LemonDifficult · 01/08/2011 12:13

Custard, yippee!

Last year I lost a stone and half, didn't get to goal weight but have now put a bit back on. I calorie count and make sure I eat less than 1600 calories a day and drink 2.5 litres of water.

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LemonDifficult · 01/08/2011 15:11

Special K for Breakfast, 400 cal lunch, plenty fruit. On track so far, just 29.5 days to go...

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custardismyhamster · 01/08/2011 23:25

I've been on track 100% today which is brilliant, especially given I'm having a lot of problems at work (to the point im not sleeping well and crying all the time) all I want is a massive bag of crisps but im doing welll

JarethTheGoblinKing · 01/08/2011 23:31

I've done it before, so I should be able to...

Not able to eat eggs anymore though so Atkins is out Confused and low-cal sends me into low blood sugar hell.

GreenTeapot · 01/08/2011 23:33

I could really use a kick start. I lost around 10lbs during June but I've lost my way a bit. I was using foodfocus.co.uk and shredding. I find it really tough when I'm tired so i'm at the mercy of BFing DD to an extent. I'd like to try and stick to a thread to keep me on track :)

ShoutyBag · 01/08/2011 23:43

Custard, are you the 'custard' who did the low carb diet?

Sorry

ShoutyBag · 01/08/2011 23:43

Custard, are you the 'custard' who did the low carb diet?

Sorry am an oldie but reg namechanger.

JarethTheGoblinKing · 02/08/2011 00:51

Nah, that's custardo (currently sporting a mighty nonsmoker name )

GreenTeapot · 02/08/2011 08:39

Ok, I've had some sleep and now to weigh myself and have a shower. I am so ready to wave goodbye to 8lbs!

custardismyhamster · 02/08/2011 13:02

Yes, I'm not Custardo, just had this name when I joined MN (as my hamster IS called Custard) and too unimaginative to namechange.

Weighed myself this morning Blush I know we shouldn't weigh daily but I am 3/4 of a pound lighter, bet thats drinking loads of water yesterday. Happy happy and sticking to plan today too, sticking to the plan is normally my downfall

custardismyhamster · 02/08/2011 13:02

And Jareth, I shall be joining you with the Wii fit

GreenTeapot · 02/08/2011 14:50

Might buy some batteries for the Wii Fit this afternoon. Just have to get past the cake dept first Grin

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LemonDifficult · 02/08/2011 16:30

Hello, everyone, how's the day going? Things seem to be moving along OK here, I was able to offer DCs Jamaican Ginger Cake without eating any.

I lost a lb overnight too - probably because I peed out my body weight yesterday (or it felt like it). I'm also in the utter stress zone at the moment (court battle, urgh) and have been eating and drinking loads, to the point where my clothes aren't zipping and - worse - bra is overflowing. Eck. Hence, diet.

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mrsnesbit · 02/08/2011 16:36

Can i join you all please????

Im a heffer.2.5 stone overweight.

So today i went for a run, and have tried to be good.

Im going to do it for a month...4 weeks. Just want to be comfy in my clothes and not have to go out and buy size 18 clothes.

Ive gotta take control and NOW.
So will check in each day if i get the chance to got the laptop.

Let battle commence.....Grin

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LemonDifficult · 02/08/2011 16:44

I definitely reckon breaking it into 4 week chunks helps.

Is everyone weighing themselves every day, or are most of you doing it weekly?

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bananamam · 03/08/2011 17:11

I'd like to join!! After loosing 4 stone I am stuck at 9.11! No matter what I do I cannot shift it! Calories between 1200-1400, I did Dylan to loose most of it and can maintain this weight eating carbs. Wondering if this is stopping me? And should I cut them out again? But I love them!!

Want to get to 9 ish stone!!

bananamam · 03/08/2011 17:12

Dukan. Not Dylan.....blooming ipad

AncientsOfMuMu · 03/08/2011 17:22

Oooh, can I join too?

I would like to lose 8lbs in not quite 4 weeks as we are going away on 29th August. I would be slightly less scary in a swimsuit if I had lost some weight by then.

butterflyexperience · 03/08/2011 17:30

Can I join?
I would love to lose 8 lbs would take me to target weight!

I currently mfp, eat between 1200-1300 cals and run 3 times a week.

I'm thinking of doing a 7 day juice diet...
Any other tips?

custardismyhamster · 03/08/2011 17:47

I'm weighing myself daily LemonDifficult but only counting the weekly weigh in iyswim-I know we can fluctuate but as long as my weight is the same or less every morning I'm very happy.

Today's been a bit of a bad day-went to a meeting and missed train so got there 5 mins late rather than an hour early, meaning no time to go get a planned in breakfast. So I had two biscuits in the meeting. Since I got home though I've stuck to plan and not had tea yet. I hope that if I have no treats today I'll be ok with those biscuits (will use them as syns) but not having breakfast isn't a good plan I know.

bananamam · 03/08/2011 18:38

Butterflyexperience I use myfitnesspal too! Just started cycling 5k a day as I can't actutally eat any less!..I tend to weigh daily with a view to Sunday weighing being the day I pay note too

bananamam · 04/08/2011 07:28

Was I a thread killer?Blush

I'll start the weigh in. 9.10 this morningGrin

It's a pound closer

GreenTeapot · 04/08/2011 07:57

I'm still here but finished yesterday on a can of lager and a crisp sandwich Blush

It's a new day etc

bananamam · 04/08/2011 08:38

Teehee!! I love crisps sandwiches