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The 'Avoid The Quiche' Quiche- Part 2!!!

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HenriettaPye · 26/08/2013 19:53

Hi all!! (waves!)

Cant believe our last thread filled up so quickly!

For those of you who don't know us, the 'Avoid the Quiche' Quiche is a group of people who all want to lose a substantial amount of weight (no coming on here complaining about the half a stone you desperately need to lose, thanks very much!) We all have different personal goals and reasons for wanting to lose weight, whether it be for a special holiday coming up, to aid fertility or to be healthier. This thread is a place to share your highs and lows, talk to like minded people, get encouragement and offer support to others when they need it!

Official weigh in day is Wednesday- Slimmer of the week will get a virtual bunch of flowers, woohoo!! Flowers

I personally am aiming to lose 6 stone. It wont be easy but i've got a great bunch of ladies behind me keeping me focused and for that i'm very grateful! Smile

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Reastie · 08/09/2013 16:31

Sirzy well done

Sirzy · 08/09/2013 16:32

Thank you both.

I have now downloaded couch to 5k to start tomorrow. I want to do the great north run in may but don't want to sign up until I know I am likely to do it!

Lorelai · 08/09/2013 17:53

Sirzy - good luck with the C25K, I have done week 1 and really enjoyed it, but have had to stop for now as I have hurt my ankle, hoping to get back to it soon.

I've just had dinner - was trying to be as good as possible while still making food the rest of the family wanted to eat. Unfortunately I decided to do toad in the hole as DD1 has been asking for it for weeks, and I felt bad about her missing out due to my diet (especially as I don't want her to know I am on a diet). So I used low fat Quorn sausages (I am veggie and we usually use Quorn anyway), and just brushed some oil around to coat the pan instead of using as much as I would normally. Also had roast potatoes (no oil, just fry light) and veg, and tried to limit how much batter I had. The only thing that I need to count as Syns (Slimming World) is the flour from the batter, so I just logged on to work out how many. 50g of flour is 9 Syns!!!!!!!!!! For context that is the same as 7 chunks of Dairy Milk from a big bar Shock Luckily I haven't had any other Syns today so I am still on track.

Reastie · 08/09/2013 17:59

lorelai Shock to 9 syns in 50g flour!!!!!

IKnewHouseworkWasDangerous · 08/09/2013 18:03

I am having a day off today. However I have realised that now a really bad day as today (I had a cheese sandwich and a bag of wotsits for lunch) used to be actually a fairly good day. I have not snacked at all and had a low fat yoghurt for breakfast. You know I may not lose weight this week but my habits and norms are changing and that has to be good.

IKnewHouseworkWasDangerous · 08/09/2013 18:06

What half marathon are you doing yellow. Dh is signed up for one. If its the same one I could cheer you on too

Sirzy · 08/09/2013 18:12

I love toad in the hole, been trying to avoid cooking it though!

Hope your ankle is better soon so you can get back to it. DS starts pre school tomorrow so I am going to use the time he is there and I'm not at uni to do it without child in tow!

Sirzy · 08/09/2013 18:12

I knew - I have found the same when I have off days. Makes me realise how bad my diet was

Lorelai · 08/09/2013 18:22

Sirzy, what are you doing at uni? I am a student too, but on placement until Christmas (and on reading weeks until Oct :) )

Sirzy · 08/09/2013 18:25

An Educational Psychology degree just about to go into my 3rd year. What are you doing?

Lorelai · 08/09/2013 18:52

Midwifery, just starting second year.

MiaWallace · 08/09/2013 19:17

I've been really good all day and stuck to my planned meals. Got enough calories left to indulge in a milky hot chocolate now.

Reastie I did hip hop abs this more and had a go at Insanity pure cardio this evening. Only managed to do 10 minutes of Insanity. It's so hard! Did enjoy the bit I managed to do though.

Debating if I should get up early enough to do hip hop abs before work tomorrow. It would mean getting up at 5:45!

YellowCanary1 · 08/09/2013 20:07

Thanks all, I know the half marathon is going to be a push but I know I have to set myself hard targets to keep motivated. I put in for the London marathon ballot, so still waiting to hear if I am in or not! that really will set me a hard target. Also for me running is a bit of me time away from kids (as much as I love them!!) where I can think and focus, so it's not all about weight loss.

Reastie - your pics on MFP are fab - well done you!

Iknew I am doing a local one in Kent. Smile

Loralei and Sirzy - I am returning to uni in a couple of weeks as well. Very nervous about it, especially about how I will manage with my 2.5 year old and 3.5mth old! Opportunity came along which we felt was too good to miss but just hoping I can cope! part of my motivation for the weight loss actually, as I want to feel more confident!

Having a bit of a struggle today as DS2 (the 3.5mth old) is on a feeding frenzy and I am breast feeding him for 45 mins out of every 1.5hrs or so. This is making my appetite go through the roof, so trying to make sure I keep up my energy and milk levels with good foods and not grab the biscuits and chocolate!!!

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HenriettaPye · 08/09/2013 20:10

Hello everyone!

I have been a bit of a lurker on my own thread the past few days. I haven't been very good, and have been a bit ashamed and embarrassed. Currently stressing out over the missing mirena coil, and DS starting Pre school tomorrow so I have been comfort eating.

I took him to the swimming pool today as a treat, and could barely fit into my tankini. I felt so self conscious. So here I am, wanting to get back on the wagon, and posting here is my first step. Blush

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Reastie · 08/09/2013 20:24

Yellow you're in Kent? Me too Grin . Which part? I'm West Grin . FWIW I found bfing hunger impossible to deal with so can offer no help on that I'm afraid. GOod luck at uni.

Mia the cardio workout is HARD! The warm up is almost a workout in itself! I have to have alot of breaks on the cardio one and go slower in places than they do. The plyometrics one is my fave (I say fave, more best of a tough bunch) as I like the punching bit towards the end (but hate the in and outs - you'll know what I mean if you try it!). Well done for giving it a go - I'm so impressed given you did hip hop already this morning!

hen I thought you had a scan on Friday for the coil (or did I get that wrong?) I would be anxious too, but remember tomorrow is a new day and a new week so forget about the rubbishy days this week and start again.

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HenriettaPye · 08/09/2013 21:24

No still awaiting an appointment for scan to locate it! Hope it won't be too much longer

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BirdingWidow · 08/09/2013 22:46

Right, I am on MFP and have sent an invitation to the few people whose user name I could identify. Mine is the same as on here, please feel free to add me.

I have just found a photo of myself from a recent holiday (there aren't many because I hid behind the camera) and it is horrifying. I should stick it to the fridge really but I can't face looking at it, I look like I did when 6 months pregnant Blush

IsaacCox · 09/09/2013 06:41

Hello everyone. Sorry I've been absent, I've not been very good Blush It started when I started to have what I thought were period pains. Then I felt sick, tmi sorry but needed the loo lots my mind went into overdrive and I thought I was (Impossibly really- what with not having periods!) pg :( I was constantly hungry and very emotional Hmm It's not been a good week, I'd be hugely shocked if I don't gain on Wednesday!

2 takeaways have been consumed (though I could only manage about half each time) Angry Wine, fudge for breakfast ffs, chocolate... So angry at myself. Though I'm not going to let it ruin everything. I'm back on it today. I've decided that I'm going to start going for 3km walks in the mornings again as this gave me loads of energy and I felt great doing it.

I'm ZoeC1990 on MFP :)

LegoAcupuncture · 09/09/2013 06:57

Morning everyone, sorry for my absence, not had the best few days food wise.

However, much to surprise I weighed myself expecting to have STS but I've lost 4lbs! Taking me to exactly 1 stone in 4 weeks, which also mean sieve hit my first argent and lost 5% of my body weigh (just slightly over actually).

So motivation is back, I can do this! Think I've got my food splurge over and done with, been very stressful and sought comfort in cheese and crackers.

Hope everyone has a great week. Good luck to those restarting today with me.

LegoAcupuncture · 09/09/2013 06:57

Mean sieve = means I've

LayMizzRarb · 09/09/2013 07:24

Lego - nice one! Bet you're chuffed at that loss!

Hen, glad to see you back! Jump back on the wagon, don't let a few little mistakes ruin all your hard work.

Reastie · 09/09/2013 08:07

Lego excellent, well done, 5% in 4 weeks is AMAZING

Isaac good luck with the walking and well done getting back on it. I have friended you on mfp I think :)

Birding just think of how good it will be to compare your new self to the 'fat' picture when you've lost lots of weight

Hen I can't believe they're just leaving you wondering where the coil is ATM!

It's cold here today. But, on the plus side, your body uses up more calories to keep you warm enough in the cold so I might be using up more kcals doing nothing ;)

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HenriettaPye · 09/09/2013 09:02

Thanks Reastie and LayMiz. It will be a week tomorrow since they couldn't find it so I will give it til tomorrow and if still no letter I'm going to phone them!

Glad to see you back too Isaac Smile

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clarinetV2 · 09/09/2013 10:16

Isaac, are you OK? Could there be something medically wrong - it might be worth a doctor's visit just in case. I can't remember what plan you were following, but a very rapid and extreme change to your eating habits might make you feel rather queasy until your body adjusts. Were you eating enough before your latest slip off the wagon? Anyway, it's good to see you back and the 3km walks sound like a very good idea.

Fingers crossed that you get the letter today, Henrietta. It must be so worrying for you.

Lego, congratulations on that amazing loss.

IsaacCox · 09/09/2013 10:25

Thanks all. Clarinet I'm sure I'm fine now but I'm going to the doctors soon anyway so will speak to them then :)

Well done Lego :)