New Mums still seeking new bodies - this time we'll do it.

[SolitudeSometimesIs]

So a new thread, a new more motivated state of mind.

We will be skinny. No more excuses.

I'll try Sally Hanson first (and resist the temptation to say I have mmmBopped my legs). My jokes are so tragic.

Had to take a day off The Shred today due to Tiny Baby waking at 3.45am and refusing to go back to bed. I am exhausted. I'm surviving on snickers bars and caffeine.

Back to The Shred tomorrow as Tiny Baby has become less of a psycho. Two people have commented that I look slimmer and I haven't said I'm working out.

My thighs are more toned already. That awful way they moved has stopped, they are much firmer. Yay!

So, a christening, a wedding, a long weekend away and being back at work has = a 5lb gain. The 5lbs which took me 3 months to lose.

There are no words...
So 28lbs to lose.

If I knew how, I would draw a line.

----- (this will do!)

Yay to firmer thighs Sol. Not so yay to your very early starts, hope Tiny continues to improve.
Green - They do a autumn version of the tunic, maybe you van get that. I have got the Breton T and I think it actually hides my tummy a bit. Worth a try anyway.

Hope you had lovely weekends!

You sound like you had a great weekend Beyond. Did you have a good time? Don't worry about the 5 lbs just yet. It might just fall off once you get back to normal.

I'm actively avoiding the scales at the moment (for it is pure evil and very judgemental). I'm just trying to be more active but my eating habits are all over the place. I have snacked all day today and while the snacks weren't completely dreadful, I'm very close to convincing myself that I've barely eaten today so should make some pasta pesto.

Seriously lacking motivation at the moment.

How is everyone doing this week? Sorry about the 5lb Beyond, like Sol says it will probably be easy to lose again.

Are you still Shredding Sol? The results sound good.

My motivation has seriously gone at the moment. But I'm going to try again next week and stop feeling sorry for myself.

Just a quick post:

Week is going crap. Baby DS had a seizure as a reaction to his reflux meds. Extremely rare reaction. Diet gone to shite, surviving on coffee and sugary shite.

Thankfully Tiny DS is absolutely fine but I am a ball of stress and anxiety. I think if I step on a scales and it tells me I've put on weight it will be the straw that breaks the camels back.

Hope everyone is doing better than me.

You poor things - So pleased Tiny has made a good recovery. Poor you - that will take much more time to forget... must have been so frightening. Don't even go near the scales...

I have lost 1lb of the 5 I gained. No dieting awards here.

How's things Green?

Wish we all lived nearer each other, we could go on power walks or something that would make the lbs miraculously disappear.

Bathroom scales has been hidden underneath the sink for now. Was terrible to see my baby go through that. The panic/adrenalin is starting to wear off now so I just feel sick now and have crushing headaches, but apparently it's quite common. Was looking forward to a BIG glass of wine tonight but I can't stomach it.

That's good that you've lost 1lb, it's much better than putting one on (let's look at the bright side).

It would be great if we could meet up, although I can imagine the power walks finishing up at a cafe that serves nice coffee and cake.

Poor Tiny. That must have been terrifying Sol. I'm glad that he's okay, I hope you start to feel better soon too. Has the hospital sorted out his medication yet?

Well done on the loss Beyond. Better than I'm doing at the moment! How's it gone this week?
I'm avoiding the scales at the moment too. Since going back to work I have re-discovered a social life and have lots of meals to go to. I'm just trying to eat healthily and not stress about it all.

Power walks sound great, but so does coffee and cake. I'm easily swayed!

Have a good weekend. I'm off to Newcastle quayside for leaving meal and drinks. Fingers crossed it stays sunny.

How was your meal Green? I'm like you, so very easily swayed. I was meant to meet my friend to go for a power walk around the park last weekend but she was late so I ended up waiting for her in a coffee shop When she arrived we ended up getting breakfast.

We're slowly getting over the shock of last week. We managed to sleep over the weekend and things are a little calmer.

Still avoiding the scales, I think they look prettier under the sink .

I'm glad that you're starting to feel better. I've never had to take either of mine to the hospital. I'm lucky that they have never been ill. I can only imagine how scary it must be to see them poorly like that.

The meal was nice thanks. Not the sort of resturant I'd pick if I was going into town. It was full of hen parties with infaltable willies! But it was nice spending time with my department outside of work. It was just a bog standard Italian, so I didn't go overboard with the food. I did drink lots of alcohol though. Cocktails to start followed by at least a bottle of wine afterwards.

I look like a house end on the photos from last night. After next week is over I have to get serious. I've still got lots of leaving meals and DDs birthday to get out of the way first.

Was your breakfast nice? I love going out for breakfast. We don't do it often, but it always feels really special! Maybe I'm easily pleased!

My scales have disappeared, we are cleaning out the spare room where they live! When I got married I didn't weigh myself for about 8 months. It was a massive mistake as I put about 1.5 stone on. I must find them again.

No thanks Amy. I have enough people on Facebook trying to sell me this rubbish.
Oh and my babies have both managed to thrive on the breast milk I produced with my regular diet. Breast milk tends to do that anyway, regardless of juiceplus!

But good luck with your business and enjoy your new baby.

I fear you are going to kick me off the thread - I am being so rubbish.

How are you and Tiny (and little and DH). Hope things are calmer still.

Your night out sounded good Green. What are you doing for DD's birthday?
We have had loads of birthdays and events recently too - I've had a lot of cake.
I need to restart ww.

Beyond - we won't be kicking you off, I think motivation is low for everyone at the moment. Is it exhaustion do you think?

I was thinking about this the other day, it's like there is so much else that I have to do that the thoughts of having to pay super-strict attention to every bite that I put in my mouth is just too much bother. I know this might sound a bit dramatic but I think there's some truth in it. As parents we are so busy. We have jobs and babies, households to run and a million things to organise, people to support, children to raise, friends to see and bills to pay. And then, at the end of the list is us. And surely it's just easier to take care of ourselves as quickly as possible so we can get on with everything else that needs to be done. Any time faffing around with food is time that is wasted.

I absolutely cannot be bothered. I have no time to exercise, I have no time to weigh 60g of cous cous and work out how many points are in the cappuchino I managed to grab while herding the kids around Lidl. I don't have the time to focus on the nitty gritty of organised dieting, that will have to wait until such time as everything else in my life can run a little smoother. So I'm taking time out from dieting and I'm going to concentrate on making better choices in my day to day eating.

So I've been following this plan for the last five days and I've lost 3 lbs. It's great. There's been no worrying or second guessing or feeling like I'm denying myself. I've literally looked at things and said "Nope, can't be bothered eating that. I don't have the time to burn it off or feel bad about eating it. So no thank you". It's been quite liberating.

God this has been an epic post.

D'you think I could call my diet "The I can't be arsed eating that, diet"?

That sounds really sensible Sol. It doesn't sound dramatic at all. It's so difficult trying to keep everyone happy and organised. I wish I was one of those people who forget to eat when they are busy, but instead I eat everything that is nearby and bad for me.

We had a BBQ for DD Beyond. She had a nice day, can't believe she is one already. I have my last work do on Tuesday- afternoon tea! Then I'm back to having no social life and can hopefully find time to diet properly. Shall we set a new start date? I was thinking next Monday?

Oh and I love the name of your diet Sol. You should write it down and market it as one of those kindle books!

Sol - I always think your posts are so wise ( and hilarious too). Well done on you 3lb - loving the new diet and the name.

I'm the same Green - just eat junk when too busy to have lunch at work. I am being more organised and taking my lunch in with me now. Enjoy your last day and afternoon tea - how do you feel about leaving now?
I am restarting weight watchers, it works when I stick to it and it's easy to follow. Just need to find some will power.

Not too hopeful - it's been lost about 20 years.

I just wrote a long post and managed to delete it!

Have you found the will power yet Beyond? If you do send some my way.
After a disgraceful month I'm 7 lb heavier. Starting again on Monday.
Maybe I should try the Juiceplus someone was advertising the other night. Lose 2stone in 2 weeks and havE super strength breast milk (or something along those lines)

Hope you're both enjoying the weather, have a great weekend.

How would everyone feel about re-start Monday?

I'm just back from a last minute holiday and we had a great time, but I ate like a savage. I think I might use weight watchers for a kick start. I had waaaay too many lunches and dinners (and chips) . I'm too afraid to step on the scales for a little bit (possibly next week).

Should we do some sort of cyber team huddle, put our hands in the middle and yell "Go team us!" Is there spandex and sweat bands involved? Even in a cyber state that is not going to be a pretty sight on me!

What's juice plus Green? Is it smoothies? I could never last two weeks on a juice diet, I would pass out. I've done a few liquid diets but in between peeing and the crippling headaches I found them pretty hard to do. Although I'd love to lose 2 stone.

Maybe I need a hardcore quick start. Any ideas? We could pick one and stick to it together?

I'm definitely re starting tomorrow. (Again!)

I'm thinking I'm going to try to do 3 days at around 750cals. (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) Then for the other 4 days stick to WW. If i do anything more extreme I'll probably end up giving up altogether.

It's 21 (ish) weeks to Christmas. I must lose at least a stone.

I think juice plus is shakes and sensible 'clean' meals and supplements? Someone was advertising up thread with some brilliant claims. I suppose most diets work if you actually stick to them though?

Right I'm off out now, but later I'll dust down the spandex and make copious lists. I'll try to post tonight.

I'm in. A lb a week until Christmas? Or go for a quicker results initially to spur us on?

Well I have had a weekend of shame involving Wagamamas, KFC and ice cream.
No surprise that I still need to lose 28lbs.....

Hope you had a great holiday Sol.

Not sure I have spandex, I'm in for the cyber huddle though.

A pound a week sounds fine to me. Although if I did lose more to start with that would be good. I need to lose about 45 :-(

The fish, chips and ice cream that I've had at the beach today won't have helped any.

Now you mention it I don't think I even have any sports clothes, never mind spandex. I have spanx will they do?