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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Getting healthy and losing weight through the power of MOTIVATION

964 replies

SHRIIIEEEKPoolingBearBlood · 09/11/2012 15:03

Motivational Monday - where we are motivated to stick to our diet and exercise plans for the rest of the week.
Progess logged on Kato's spreadsheet (if you want to of course)
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steppemum · 08/01/2013 20:40

hi
well I have added myself to the spreadsheet.

I think there are only 2 or 3 people my weight Blush
that in itself is spurring me on

my friend cam round this morning with chocolate cake (not good)

but I have got through 2 days without grazing at all, that is a good start, but probably still eating too much in a day, so need to reign that in

MilkshakeMaker · 08/01/2013 20:43

I'm not even going to attempt the spreadsheet, I'd cock it up more than it is already...

Grin @Hair telling off Stealth!

What sort of Wednesday shall we have tomo then? I'm thinking WatchyourWaistWednesday!? oooorrrrr.... WWwww...cant think!!!

BonkeyMollocks · 08/01/2013 21:13

Someone get the spreadsheet sorted by tomorrow! Thats a ORDER!! Wink

I am wi tomorrow and would like to get back on there! Last weigh in was 11.10 after christmas and since then I have been eating normally ish so am expecting a maintain!

KatoPotato · 08/01/2013 21:15

Urgh! Okay!! I'll try when I'm next at a proper 'pootah

BonkeyMollocks · 08/01/2013 21:18

Took me ages then to figure out what a 'pootah was Hmm

Grin
SPBInDisguise · 08/01/2013 21:34

We all seem to be doing well - the power of the motivational Monday! I am so excited at the thought of being properly 10s something...

Must not binge
Must not binge
Must not binge
Must not binge

TheOneWithTheHair · 08/01/2013 23:02

You should be proud. It's bloody brilliant. Can't wait until I'm a safe 10 something.

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hazleweatherfieldgirldetective · 09/01/2013 08:47

Well I've managed two good days and have just eaten a bowl of special K for breakfast so still on track. It doesn't sound like much in comparison to everyone else but still, baby steps.

I weighed 17st4 on Monday, is being under 16st by the end of February realistic? I know 2lbs a week is recommended but surely someone as heavy as me (I'm only 5'3) will shed the initial few stone slightly more quickly?

Also, I see soup has been mentioned. I love soup. Does anyone have any recommendations for low fat recipes that I can have a nice, big bowl of at lunchtimes? Would tomato soup (without the cream, obviously) be a healthy option? What about squash/pumpkin?

BonkeyMollocks · 09/01/2013 09:49

hazle Its possible but why not aim for a set st by the end of Feb? So 16.4? Its a round number no 'I want to be unders...' .
That gives you 7 weeks to do it and its averages about 2lbs a week!
If you manage to get under your goal - fab! If you manage to stick to it and get to your first goal - Fab! If you manage to hit it before then - Fab and set a new one!
Not too much pressure I think is the key to all of this!

I always find the long term goals don't work for me because I never felt like I was achieving anything. If I say - "I want to be 10st by my birthday" then its almost a given that I won't get there.
My current goal is 11st by Valentines. Its do-able and when (

BonkeyMollocks · 09/01/2013 09:50

Wow essay! Blush

On another note I am 2lbs down this morning! 11.8 ! Grin

TheOneWithTheHair · 09/01/2013 09:54

I kind of think that's a shame Bonkey although I get where you're coming from and after the few months you've had I don't blame you.

I still like my food but have gone off the full feeling too. I end up feeling stretched and it's not nice. I never noticed before. Blush

I agree that a stone off is a good target to have and anything else is a bonus. It made complete sense to me. Grin

northender · 09/01/2013 10:03

I've had a horrendous month in terms of what I've eaten but on the plus side my eating behaviour has been much better iyswim. My next weigh in will be Tues or Wed next week and I fully expect to have gained but have a week now to try to damage limit.
I'm aiming for an average of 2 pounds a week.

BonkeyMollocks · 09/01/2013 10:15

I do to hair , I swear its the last few months. If I didn't eat- I didn't function so that changed my mindset. I had to eat to keep going.

I feel better apart from the snot but I still don't want to eat. Its a case of "I must eat or I am going to get worse/not be able to do anything etc.

I actually threw away the rest of the christmas choc without a second thought the other day Shock . I just though "No ones eating it so I'll chuck" and i did! Grin

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reastie · 09/01/2013 15:52

HAzel personally what has worked for me is a main meal at lunch (even if it's a cold meal like a rice and tofu and veg salad which I make a batch of to last me 3 days) and soup for tea as soup doesn't keep me going through to the evening, but that;s just me. I love watercress soup. Chop and fry an onion, add couple of bags of watercress, a peeled and chopped potato and some stock and simmer until the potato is cooked then blend and stir in a bit of skimmed milk. Pea and mint soup is another easy one - fry an onion, add stock, frozen peas and a handful of fresh mint and simmer for 10 mins then blend. I sometimes vary it by taking out the mint and adding some asparagus - if you have big woody asparagus it works well in the soup and it's a great way to use up asparagus ends which you cut off. I also like butternut squash soup, although tbh I don't always have time to make soup and buy alot of chilled soups. Some are high in calories/fat but if you chose carefully you can get ones which are around the 100kcal per portion mark. I have it with a piece of buckwheat bread (i'm gluten free diet) and a sprinkle of weight watchers cheese. It works for me but might not for someone else as it depends how and when you eat and what you like. Agree with eighty I love eggs too - I have fried egg (only fried on 2 squirts of fry light so not really fried IYKWIM), field mushroom, salad and pitta for lunch sometimes and I llloooovvvveeeeee it Wink

bonkey I half like the empty feeling but half don't. It's odd as I used to wake up feeling starving and have to eat as soon as I wake up. Now most of the time I can easily go a couple of hours before my breakfast.

north today is a new day, forget the bad stuff and take each day a fresh. Like hazel said, baby steps!

Not a great day today, back to work after extended time off and dashing around all the time everywhere, which is good in that I'll be using up more calories, but bad in that I get so damn hungry, so been eating a bit more but hopefully dashing around will compensate for it.

LollipopViolet · 09/01/2013 17:21

I'm having a bad week unfortunately, I've got various meals out and I'm due on so eating horribly.

However, skating on Friday and possibly swimming on Sunday, then a fresh start on Monday. I've seen some gorgeous occasion dresses in Debenhams and am determined to wear one for my friends' upcoming wedding :)

InMySpareTime · 09/01/2013 18:14

I've had a pretty good day, I bought a couple of corsets in the sale. I measured my waist and chest to get the right size, and was pleased to find they measured 27 and 28 inches respectively. That makes me a size 10 up topGrin. I never thought I'd get there!

BonkeyMollocks · 09/01/2013 18:24

Imst I'm wondering why your buying corsets Wink Grin

Congrats on the size 10ness!

LV Stick with us! Hope to see you back Mon with lots of motivation!

reastie · 09/01/2013 18:30

Wow IMST well done you. I'm also wondering on the corset front too!

LV hope the skating and swimming goes well. Keep thinking of those lovely dresses!

InMySpareTime · 09/01/2013 18:51

It's my anniversary next weekend, I wanted something nice to wear out on a dateSmile. My old corsets are enormous now, and my dresses don't fit. Also, I wanted something to show off my new fabulous figure.
DH suggested I wear it on the school run!

northender · 09/01/2013 19:06

Well done IMST.
I've had a good day and am out for a meal tonight but will be driving so not drinking and planning healthier choices.
Definitely agree with the protein for fullness for longer thing. I follow (loosely) the Food Doctor priciples and one of them is to eat protein whenever you eat (even snacks) and it definitely works for me.

BonkeyMollocks · 09/01/2013 19:10

How long IMST?

I bet you will look fab!

TheOneWithTheHair · 09/01/2013 19:16

Go on IMST. I dare you!!!

I would love to see WAG mum and the other alpha mum's faces if you turned up in a corset. Grin

Lollipop keep those dresses in mind. You'll enjoy one of those far longer than a snack.

Have a good time tonight northender.

Good day here so I'm relatively happy this week. :)

mybabyweightiseightyearsold · 09/01/2013 19:16

Here via another thread.

Working up the bravado to write more - but, in essence, I'm too fat.

but, it's my son's birthday so I've just had a giant bit of cake and might well have eaten my own bodyweight in icing sugar earlier on today, so am a bit shy right now

sigh.