MOTIVATION through the power of non scales victories

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All welcome :) losing weight and being healthy through the power of motivation (particularly on Mondays)

When were we meeting up? I know it was April sometime, but didn't write it down, it must be soon (I must get in shape).

Next Wednesday :) And yes, I'm concerned that I've put on about a stone since we arranged it :o

I need to tone up the "spare" skin (TMI) and lay off the Lindor until at least next week then.

and BEYOND! You owe it to yourself

well it's 8.35 and I have eaten no crap. Just another 14 hours to go till bedtime

oh no I have done it

Well done Stealth, a good start. I'm going cycling with the DCs today (they're arguing a route right now). Today is about enjoying the sunshine and trying to prevent the DCs killing each other.

That does seem really low! But tbh exercise for me just helps keep me in good eating habits - I've never logged any exercise on MFP, but doing it makes me feel good and eat less (or that's the plan!)

ohh Stealth it's worth a try re: your link surely? I dabbled in it in the past but had to give up as I can't wear headphones due to recurrant ear infections

I know this is pathetic but I need you to tell me what to do. I'm due to do an 80 minute 'ultimate circuits' DVD today but was up all yesterday evening with awful stomach ache (not in a bug way, in an IBS/my stomach is odd way). It's not agony today but it is still tender and off. I want to do the dvd but I don't know if I can manage 80 minutes with a dodgy tummy and I don't think it would be good for me in that respect. Am I pathetic for not doing it today or can I be excused with a note from Mum (a la PE lessons)?

I personally wouldn't. I don't know anything about IBS, but can't imagine all the movement etc would be good for it? Plus do you know for certain it's not a bug?
I'd personally go for recovering fully today and planning to do it tomorrow rather than doing it today and possibly making myself worse for a few days iyswim?

Wow Stealth good luck to you with the running. I have no desire to run at all but I can and have walked a marathon. Walking is more my thing.

We had no dcs last Friday and walked 13 miles but unfortunately dh turned it into a canal path pub crawl so I think it defeated the o ject somewhat.

reastie I would have a break today too. You really don't want to make things worse.

Thanks hair and stealth . I am not doing it today and feel less guilty now. It's definitely not a bug as I get this very rarely. It's a pain as my coil and csection scar seem to sometimes cause me pain when I exercise and I've done 2 hard workouts in 2 days (I couldn't exercise for months after having coil put in because of it) and very occasionally this can set off my IBS which makes it one big tummy pain fest as everything is setting off everything else. I wore my pre preg jeans yesterday and was so proud to fit in them I ignored the fact they were too tight and so I think that made everything worse too. Hopefully back to normal tomorrow.

stealth good luck if you do the couch to 5k and I forgot to say to the idea of it being 25k!

reastie I think it's for the best. I'm also on a sick note as I have a large lump at the bottom of my bum cheek! (classy!)

nsv, I tried on my friend's american apparel disco pants and have just looked at the size chart online and they are a size 10-12... just need to convince sister in US to send me some!

scale fail - I've gained a pound... wtf?

What are disco pants?

Love that you can't exercise because of a lumpy bum.
(Disclaimer that it's not something serious.)

Marking my place

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disco pants!

No it's just a big, hot plook!

Welcome Tigga! We don't sound super motivated atm but promise we're all back on it!

oh wow kato they look Olivia NJ in grease styley, bet you look fab in them

Hi dawntigga

Wow Kato. I don't think I'll ever get to a stage where I could get away with those. Well done you!

Hi dawntigga. Have you got a goal in mind?

They will only ever be worn with a long-ish top! But they do miracles to the bum, they are made of industrial strength material that you right in!

Sounds painful!

Aye, especially when you've got a sore bum!

:o

Well I braved the scales. According to the Wii I haven't weighed for 25 days.

It tells me I've lost 2lbs and I'm now 10st 10. I have to be honest and say I don't understand because it feels like I've been terrible. I'm closing though. I can only put it down to a change in eating habits and portion size that's been so subtle I haven't even realised.

You lot have obviously got under my skin.

Stealth do you have any preferences about what you want to do on Wednesday? Is there a thread so I don't hijack this one?

Hair, well done on the 2lb, hopefully the sunshine will spur you on further and the new habits will really pay off.