TUESDAY weigh in !! Anyone want to join me for a weekly weigh in ?

[Ditsydotty]

So whether you have a little or a lot to lose, join me for a weekly weigh in - we could even have a slimmer of the week.

Just add your stats (don't be scared) - but I think it works if you're really honest.

Ditsydotty
Joining Date: 3rd Jan
Starting weight: 11st 1lb
Target weight: 10st 4lb
Why: Just want to be more comfortable in my clothes that are a bit tight & I'm going to be 40 later this year.
Method: Mainly low fat with a vague eye on carbs

I hope there are some others out there, who are up for a weekly weigh in & some mutual support & tips.

Oh no! Bought new scales which are certainly uniform i.e. same reading every time but they make me 3 kg heavier than the others!!! :( I got my son to weigh himself (used him as my "standard" as he was weighed at school last week) and they also showed a discrepancy. Then got my DH to jump on - again a discrepancy. Then we weighed his dumbbells (a definite weight) and guess what - they were exactly the same on both scales. Feeling very dejected and topped it off by trying on my last years ski wear which I can't now do up. Now sobbing in the bath and contemplating the last of the chocolate cake. I really need to get a grip on this and lose some weight somehow - starting to feel quite down. My DH says my obsession with it isn't helping and that I need to chill out a bit and maybe that'll help. Come on folks, inspire me. :(

AfternoonNap, dont let the scales win! My scales change depending on which tile I put them on
I obviously choose the lower weight
I am measuring my body and going by that more then the scales :)

Hi everyone, well done for reporting those fab weightlosses ! Well I did 1lb off, which I was actually quite relieved about given very poor Thurs-Sat. Posting back on here has definitely made me be more rigid about getting back on it otherwise I would have done my ususal and undone all the good work from one week. Welcome to the new joiners also, I'll update the stats list later & add everyone new in & all the updated losses.

Me and you then afternoonnap. No change hear either.

Here dammit

Evening all! I am also -1lb this week. Not particularly surprised, haven't been trying my hardest so will do much better this week! Well done to everyone who has lost :)

Losing a pound a week is good though Sweet - especially if you can do the same next week !

AfternoonNap - How frustrating, but don't let other people get you down or push you towards the cake ! Start again from today, with the new scales, and just go with whatever they say. But make sure they are on a solid flat surface, same position each week - and don't let anyone else near them. (mine gave me 3 different measure this morning as they were on slightly wonky tiles.) Keep on the thread though, and keep posting. Go buy some more skiwear in a bigger size, and flog it next year when its too big !

I'm thinking our scales are probably buggered now as DH was weighing his check-in bag on them last night as off to India this morning !
So, if they don't accurately show my amazing weight loss, you'll all know why

What Ditsydotty said, AfternoonNap.

The new scales aren't the enemy for reading your correct weight. They're just telling the truth. So now you can start again, knowing that your weight loss is being accurately recorded and there's no ambiguity. In the back of your mind, using the old scales, you must have been wondering how much of an accurate picture they were really painting.

The scales are just to help measure your progress, that's all. The real measure is when last year's ski-wear is too big and you have to buy new stuff!

Here's the list - shout up if I've got anything wrong ! AfternoonNap - haven't changed anything for you, as not sure what your final declaration was. Have a think about what you feel comfortable with - but do stick with us won't you.

Just to keep it manageable I'm going to be ruthless & trim down the list if people haven't posted in weights after three weeks. A bit like a proper class, where you have to rejoin if you miss classes. But of course rejoining the TUESDAY weigh in club is absolutely free

And Slimmer of the week is GetorfmoiiLand with an amazing 4lbs, taking her total weight loss to 9lbs. An imaginary calorie free takeaway is the prize this week. Well done, any tips for the rest of us ??

Ditsydotty
Joining Date: 3rd Jan
Starting weight: 11st 1lb
Current Weight: 10st 10lb: Total Weight Loss: 5lb
Target weight: 10st 4lb
Why: Just want to be more comfortable in my clothes that are a bit tight & I'm going to be 40 later this year.
Method: Mainly low fat with a vague eye on carbs

CaterinaSforza
Joining Date: 3rd Jan
Starting weight: 8st 2lb
Current Weight: 8st, Total weight loss 2lb
Target weight: 7st or less
Why: Healthy BMI (not very tall)
Method: 3 x week Exercise plan & 5 healthy small meals

2kidsintow
Joining Date: 3rd Jan
Starting weight: 12st 7lb
Current Weight: 12st 6lb, Total weight loss: 1lb
Target weight: 10st 12lb
Why: To be healthier. To look better in my clothes (most of which don't even fit at the moment: Because I have a posh dinner dance coming up and a lovely frock to wear that will look better if I lose some of the weight.
Method: Cal counting on myfitnesspal.com. Sticking to 3 meals and an evening snack if really hungry/have cals left to have one. Weekly zumba and most weeks a swimming session too.

playdead
Joining Date: 3rd Jan
Starting weight: 11st 10lb shock
Target weight: 10st 7lb (for now)
Why: To be healthier. I am only 5ft 2.5" so am far too heavy. Also, looking better in clothes would be nice too.
Method: Cut down on junk and wine and just have smaller portions really I think.

Fafftastic
Joined: 3rd Jan 2012
Statring weight: 10st 8lbs
Current weight: 10st 6lbs, Total weight loss 2lbs
Target weight: 9st 7lbs (for the moment)
Why: to be healthier, more toned and look better
Method: low-cal and low fat at the moment and using myfitnesspal. Have ordered Dukan diet book though so may switch to that when it arrives

Tyson86
Joined: 4th Jan 2012 (first weigh in 4th Jan)
Starting weight: 12st 1lb
Current weight 11st 10lbs, Weight loss 5lbs
Target Weight: 10st ideally 9st 8lbs
Why: To look better, more energy and get rid of my baby tummy.
I had ds 3 years ago and dd 1 year ago and feel I really should try and get my body back as I feel like a sack of potatoes.
Method: I am doing low calorie and low sugar, exercise using fitness dvd and running when I have child care. Also using MyFitnessPal which is great!

Flossbert
Joined 4th Jan 2012 (first weigh in 3rd Jan)
Starting Weight: 10 st
Current Weight: 9st 10 Total Weight Loss: 4lbs
Target weight 8 st 10
Why: so my clothes fit better and I feel more attractive.
Method: no booze, bread, butter, crisps or chocolate, with a vague nod to slimming world.

YourCallIsImportant
Joined 4th Jan 2012 (first weigh in 4th Jan)
Current weight: 11st 7lbs
Target weight: 9st 7lbs by end of April
Height: 165cm / 5'5"
Why: because I want to, and I've to be a bridesmaid at the end of May.
Method: Paul McKenna / Couch25K / Davina / Following the SW plan but not going to classes.

GetOrf
Joined: 4th Jan 2012 (first weigh in 4th Jan)
Starting weight:12 stone 3
Current weight: 11 stone 8 Weight Loss: 9lb
Target weight: 9 stone 12 by end of June.
Height: 6 foot
Why: Looking best for holiday in July. I look terrible at this weight and after a horrible illness getting fit and healthy is my prime aim.
Method: Alternate day method. Walking and low impact weight training.

ClicksArse
Joined: 4th Jan 2012 (first weigh in 4th Jan)
Starting weight - 12 stone 10lbs blush
Target Weight - 10 stone
Height - 5 foot 7 inches
Reason - to fit back into all the clothes in the back of my wardrobe and look like I did in the photos taken of me 3 years ago!
Method - stick to 1200 calories a day, log everything on MFP, eat less crap and attempt to move more!
Timeframe - how ever long it takes but would like to lose 1.5 to 2 lbs per week.

Pigleychez
Joining date: 5th Jan
Starting weight:11 st 12lb
Target weight: Around 10st 5lb.
Why: Clothes are too snug, Holiday coming up, fed up of being fat and frumpy!
Method: Healthy eating, Weekly Zumba, Stop snacking!

Minimammoth
Joining Date: 5th Jan
Starting Weight: 11st 1 ( heaviest ever)
Current Weight: 11st 1lb
Target Weight: 9st 7
Method: Eat Less

VivaLeBeaver
Joining date: 6th Jan
Starting weight. 13 stone 1.5lbs
Current Weight: 12st 11lb, Total Weight loss: 5.5lbs
Target weight 11 stone
Why: none of my clothes fit, I have a fat stomach, think it's making my backache worse.
Method: eating less, MFP, more exercise.

KatieKatieKateKate
Joining date: 6th Jan
Starting weight:9 st 11lb
Current weight: 9st 3lb, Weight loss: 8lb
Target weight: 8st 7lb.
Why: Never bothered to lose the baby weight and now I'm getting wed!!
Method: Diet chef and as little exercise as possible

Housewifefromheaven
Joining Date: 7th Jan
Starting Weight: 9 stone 8
Target: 9 stone
Height: 5'3
Why: 8lbs of complete muffin top to lose.
Method: With ww online I think.

rootietootie
Joining Date: 8th Jan
Starting weight:11 st 12lb
Current Weight: 11st 10.5lb, Total Weight loss 1.5lb
Target weight: Around 10st 5lb.
Height: 5'9
Why: Want pre baby body back,
Method: Healthy eating, Weekly exercise and gonna try those xls medical fat binder pills.

GeekLove
Joining Date: 8th Jan
Starting weight 10st 10lb
Current Weight 10st 11lb
Target 9st 7lb
Height 158cm/5' 2"
Why:Want to get body back and get more energy dammit!
Method:MyFitnessPal although it is tedious to track intake. Other than that aim for a low GI low sugar approach. Plan to incorporate running into routine and weights using home dumbell set.

Doradoo
Joining Date: 9th Jan
Starting weight:85kg
Current Weight: 83.7kg Weight Loss: 1.3kg
Target weight: 69kg
Why: Need to be healthier/fitter. Want to lose the 10kg I lost in 2010 again!
Method: WW old style points and cutting down on the booze!

TobyLeWolef
Joining Date: 9th Jan
Starting weight: 11st 3lb
Current Weight: 11st 1.5lb, Total Weight Loss 1.5lbs
Target weight: 10st
Why: I'm definitely too fat for my height (5'3"), clothes are getting uncomfortable and I'm going on holiday at the beginning of April.
Method: Basic cutting down/vague calorie counting/keeping an eye on carbs. And exercise -- Shredding, various DVDs, being more active in general.

Jugglingwithsnowballs
Joining Date: 9th Jan
Starting Weight: 11 st
Current Weight: 10st 13lbs, Total Weight loss 1lb
Target Weight: 10 st 7lbs
Why: Just more healthy and going in the right direction
Method: Greater awareness/ smaller portions
Cut down on obvious naughties such as chocolate and hopefully wine
Cut out sugar in tea again, after 1/2 tsp. crept back in !
Get to the swimming pool once a week whilst DCs at school.

AfternoonNap
Joining Date: 10th Jan
Starting Weight: 88 kg (BMI 28)
Target weight 75 kg (BMI 24.5)
Height 175 / 5'9"
Goal - Easter
Why: Yoyo dieter ?
Method: Own blend Low GI diet, low carb blend, low alcohol

spicyorange
Joining date 10th jan
Starting weight 12st 9lbs
Target weight 10st or there abouts
Why: going on hol in june and have a huge family wedding to attend in august sick of being fat
Method: Slimfast, One meal a day, loads of water, Zumba

LifeisSweet
Joined: 10th Jan
Start Weight: 9st 13lbs
Current Weight: 9st 12lbs, Total Weight loss: 1lb
Target Weight: 9st
Method: Eating whole natural foods, cutting carbs and gyming it 3 times a week.

Babysbreath
Joined: 17th Jan
Starting Weight: 10st 3lbs (first weigh in 10th Jan)
Current Weight: 10st 1lb, Total Loss: 2lbs
Target: 9st
Why: I want my clothes to fir me better and feel more attractive & healthier
Method: Paul McKenna

AnyoneForPimms
Date joined 17th Jan
Starting weight: 11. 11
Target weight 10.0 by School Summer holidays
Why: To stop my hubby calling me fatty and so I can wear nice clothes.
Method: joined WW last week and getting up and doing more exercise including walking/ jogging, Zumba and swimming. Eat more fruit and veg

Jumping up and down. On scales this morning and down 1lb. Hrah. At last the old bod is getting the message. perhaps we could simplify the list Ditsy. Just name, starting weight and losses. Its a lot of work for you.
Minimammoth start:11st 1lb, lost 1lb

I know it wont really count until next week, as not tuesday.

hi can I join please

DANDELIONSS
Date joined 18th Jan
Starting weight: 16. 6
Current weight 16. 2
Target weight 10.10
Why: Maintain my good health and so I can wear nice clothes.
Method: Dukan

Welcome dandelioness ! List is no problem mini, I have it in a spreadsheet as in I am a bit of a saddo spreadsheet person.

Ditsy You might say you're a saddo spreadsheet person
but we're all very happy about it

Okay deep breath considering the enormous Indian last Thurs and being I'll past 2 days I find I am....
10st11

At least I have t put any on though. Roll on next week!

SW this morning and have lost 2lb, which isn't too bad considering it was my birthday a few days ago and I had lots of Prosecco and cake.

I'm back to my pre Christmas weight of 11st 5lbs.

I've broken my target into half stone chunks. Do you think it's reasonable/doable to lose 7lbs a month?

Hello. Thanks for the words of advice and, no, I haven't fallen off the wagon :). I am still confused though as the new scales still seem to be giving inconsistent readings. Both my DH and DS have had medicals at school/work which are pretty much the same as the old scales while the new scales have told them they are heavier. What to believe - my old scales which weigh the same as 2 independent sets or my new ones which have added another 1.5 kg (so 3 in total) to my weight No need for new ski wear just yet - I still have 5 weeks to go and should be back in the trousers by then. They really are my most reliable friends when I can't trust my stupid scales. Think I'll throw them out of the bloody window and record my weight on a "wishful thinking" basis :).

OOh I am such a saddo because I am ridiculously pleased that I have won the slimmer of the week award, and can have a virtual kung po chicken and fried rice!

I am pleased with the weight loss, but think it is because I have been really rigid, I eat three times a day and have little or no snacks in between, and have very boring things (porridge or scrambled eggs in the morning, soup and yoghurt for lunch, carb-free dinner in the evening). I am also not drinking and exercising every day. Luckily DP is following the same diet as me, so we chivvy each other along.

afternoon that must be so annoying, instead of weighing yourself at home, do you have a Boots or some pharmacy near you with a weighing scale in? You can measure yourself there once a week (weighing the same clothes). That is what I used to do before I owned scales, it was better actually as it stopped you hopping on every day and getting disenheartened with the natural fluctuation of weight.

yourcall well done for your loss, I think half stone chunks (losing half a stone a month) is a great idea. They say that average of 2lb loss a week is optimum, so that would fit in, and also it breaks the diet up into mini goals. You can treat yourself to something at the end of every month if you have achieved your weightloss.

Someone on another thread said that 2lb is the maximum of fat you can lose in a week, anything above that is likely to be muscle or water.

By the way my DP has lost bloody 1 stone 2 lbs in the same timescale as me!

Admittedly he had more to lose anyway, and has been exercising a lot more, and plus he is out of doors all day (is a stonemason) so burns off a lot more calories than me.

Woohoo Getorf. Well done you.

Bit late checking in but another 2lb off this week bringing it to 4lb in total so far. Better than nowt I suppose!

I use my Wii fit as it is the most accurate set of scales in the house. However it must be on a hard surface otherwise it will underweight you.

Hi its Tyson86

I have bought a 1kg bag of sugar and am planning on testing my scale with it!!!