Getting healthy and losing weight through the power of MOTIVATION

[SHRIIIEEEKPoolingBearBlood]

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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[KatoPotato]

Well done everyone!! It's been a good week! I've shifted 1.6lbs and have finally broke the 10st barrier! 10st 12!! I never ever want to see another 11 on that scale!!!

[SHRIIIEEEKPoolingBearBlood]

:o That's brillaint Kato. No, you'll never be 11st something again.
(at first glance I read that you'd broken the scales though :o)

[KatoPotato]

Haha this time last year that would have been a genuine fear!!

[InMySpareTime]

Ego boost last night, I went to accompany a friend to an appeal hearing at my old work (that's not the good bit, but didn't go too badly)
As I stood outside, a parent picking up her DC commented how good I looked, then two of my ex colleagues came out of the door and said "ooh, check you out, skinny Minnie!" They had only seen me from behind, in a coat, in the dark. I must actually look a lot thinner.
Another party today, hopefully not so cakey, it's a housewarming near Birmingham and we're bringing the DCs so we won't stay as late as 11.15 we did at last week's party.

[TheOneWithTheHair]

Morning all.

Well it all went out the window last night. Three cocktails and half a bottle of wine and good food. It was a great night but if I lose on Monday I'll die of shock. I really did not make good choices but to be fair I rarely have a big night out like that. Oh well. Back on it today.

Well done to everyone else though. It seems to be going really well for you all. Long may it continue.

[reastie]

I've had 4 comments this week on how slim I'm looking . I've also got 2 new dresses from phase eight (thanks whoever recommended them) and am managing to wear them with pre preg cardis (even if they won't do up yet!). Feeling really positive about it all. About 3 lbs off of my christmas target (remember I'm slow with progress though due to iron diet). Would love to have lost 4 stone this year by new year but think that might be a little ambitious.

Am slightly apprehensive as GP has diagnosed me with citalopram and when I've taken it in the past it has made me very hungry and I've struggled to maintain or lose weight. We shall see how it goes but I hope it doesn't have that same effect again

[InMySpareTime]

Well done Reastie , new dresses always make me feel fab too (not that I've had a new dress for a while, but I got a story coat from the charity shop, that counts too!)
Party season is upon us, I am wobbling a bit, every weekend has another party, with people foisting cake on me. I am managing to eat just one cake per party (believe me, that's progress), but the main problem is that after staying up late I'm just too tired to do a decent amount of exercise the next day to work off the excess.
At least it's not raining today, I might manage a bike ride if I'm lucky.

[KatoPotato]

Well done reastie and IMST we are indeed entering the danger zone... Those Kipling frosty fancies are everywhere!! I managed to eat 6 dark chocolate digestives yesterday...

Back to Spin this morning after a 5week break, I'm terrified!!!

[TheOneWithTheHair]

Morning everyone. I hope you all had a good weekend.

Well as predicted after a big night out, a Chinese takeaway last night and a really heavy totm that started yesterday I've put on two pounds. :(

Because of all that I am hopeful for this week. I'm going to be good I promise.

[SHRIIIEEEKPoolingBearBlood]

Morning all. Reastoe, glad to hear you've had comments :)
Weekend away here so no diet but no actual bingeing. Still think I've gained but hopefully this week will sort it out and more.

[KatoPotato]

Happy Monday Everyone! Spin class was as expected horrific. Booked in for next Sunday so no turning back!

I did however take part in a family chippy... Must be good this week, the digestives are no longer in the house so that;s progress!

[TheOneWithTheHair]

I still have huge admiration for all you spinners. I'm still traumatised by the one time I did it. It's so hard.

[KatoPotato]

eighty if your bike is set too low it can be even tougher I think! My instructor had to give me an 'are you okay?' Nod at one point during the spinning chest/press ups!

[nochipsthanks]

Hi All,

Am afraid i have just had a massive binge on cheese and mayo on toast. (yuck, right?)

Oh well. I feel pretty lousy. but also have a big project at work i am stressing about.

just the thought of spinning makes me shudder- did about 5 classes.

[KatoPotato]

Hey Chips! Where does the mayo go???

[nochipsthanks]

Oh Lord, I am almost too embarrassed to tell you. Spread mayo instead of butter on toast. Top with raw sliced onion. add grated cheese, grill.

Hopefully no-one drops by before I have a chance to brush my teeth. Feeling a bit oniony.

My only excuse is I am depressed and stressed about work, and have had a vomity toddler. (Working from Home today. Knackered).

How's your day going Kato? :)

[nochipsthanks]

I would say it is realistic, eighty. What is your typical Xmas dinner? Maybe we can help. I guess it is avoiding the obvious offenders, but also weighing up your chopices. i hate Xmas pudding and detest custard, so i might have extra champagne but would not have that.

Great at giving advice, me

[TheOneWithTheHair]

Don't worry nochips see what I had at the weekend. Sorry you're having a hard time. Hope your dc feels better soon.

eighty that sounds very realistic to me. I don't really understand about Christmas goodies. I mean when does one eat them? I don't get where they fit in. It's quite frustrating because there are loads of things I'd love to make but I don't want it to go to waste.

The other thing I'm struggling with is portion size. I made a lasagne the other day and I couldn't judge what a normal portion is. Anyone got any ideas how to tell?

It was a good day yesterday and so far today but I'm off to see twilight later. Popcorn is bad isn't it? :(

[nochipsthanks]

Thanks. :)

Yes, Xmas goodies are wierd. We always have so much that I hate the sight of them. (DH adores Lidl and as soon as stollen cake started appearing- in August- he started stocking up!!! We have 6 in our larder. Who is going to eat the bloody things? (I feel a donation to the foodbank coming on).

I also really struggle with portion size. I really do eat until i am stuffed. It is an emotional thing though, I sometimes literally feel like I am stuffing my low self esteem back down inside. Yesterday i tried cutting my portions by 1/4..... but then went wild late last night.

[KatoPotato]

Meh, my day is okay, still waiting for the sodding mortgage offer from NatWest!

I like the sound of your mayo cheesy toast a lot!

I am looking forward to enjoying xmas and not spoiling it for those around me by being fussy and picky! I'm confident I've reeducated myself enough not to go absolutely crazy, but to plan a loss is just crazy. A small gain through enjoying food with family will be easily lost again in the New Year!

Convinced? I'm not!

And Hair, enjoy plenty of popcorn! it's mostly air...

[TheOneWithTheHair]

I like your thinking Kato.