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So, I'm changing my life on Monday...

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Runnaway · 20/02/2015 19:17

Well, that's what I hope. Am currently overweight. I am tall so can carry it quite well, but I always feel very flabby and am uncomfortable with my size. I have lost weight successfully before so I know I can do it, but have lacked a bit of motivation and willpower in the last year. Gradually my weight has crept up and trying on clothes yesterday was not fun!!

My plan is this:
Food diary - am a mindless eater
Drink more water - tend to eat when I am actually thirsty
Move more - this will be the biggest change. I work FT now and move much less within my everyday life. I now need to factor in exercise as it is no longer part of my day to day life.

I would like to lose 14 pounds in total, but am going to start with 7 pounds as my first goal!

So, anyone care to join me?

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Runnaway · 02/03/2015 19:13

Late check in! Weighed in this morning and scales said I had lost 7lbs! Seemed totally unrealistic (it was mostly dehydration I think), so I weighed myself fully clothed after work and have lost 4.5lbs so am really pleased, though stress played a part!! Am hoping for a calmer week at work so fingers crossed I will keep losing.

Well done to all and thanks for supporting this thread.
It has truly kept me motivated and on track!

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DakotaFanny · 02/03/2015 19:57

Well done everyone- brilliant results

totally jealous

BanburyBun · 02/03/2015 20:14

Well done everyone, hoping I'll be able to report a loss next week as well :-)

Babbit I've just ordered Davina 7... How are you finding it?

YerTiz · 02/03/2015 20:18

Just logged into mfp and it told me I have 20,000 calories left today ShockGrin

In reality I have gone way over my much more meagre target (sausages for tea). Did an hours walk this afternoon though with 1 year old in the sling.

FirstOfficerDouglasRichardson · 02/03/2015 20:21

Finished at 1234 calories today... What a nice number! :). Having a packed lunch helped I think, do I need to make one for tomorrow. :) today was the first day I was below 30% fat on the nutrition bit of MFP.

headoverheels · 02/03/2015 20:28

Well done everyone, some great losses! My first day went well Smile

Peony58890 · 03/03/2015 00:21

Well done everyone!

I've gone over today by normal amounts. Starting again tomorrow

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Peony58890 · 03/03/2015 07:21

I Like that! doing this is generally helping me think less about food even though I am calorie counting at the end of the day. Im sort of switching off from regular food browsing/nibbling and trying to eat more veg and protein. And being more organised food wise.

LetMeDriveTheBus · 03/03/2015 13:07

Why was that message deleted?

20, 000 calories Yer?! I need to change my settings to yours!

FirstOfficerDouglasRichardson · 03/03/2015 19:45

Not such a good day today 1423 calories. :(
It's the bit of cake I had for a colleague's birthday, it tipped me over.

YerTiz · 03/03/2015 21:02

Quite a bad day for me today, lots of bread and pasta and not much exercise - was up with DS a lot in the night and I reach for sugar and carbs when tired Sad

On the positive side, I resisted cake and biscuits at my mum's house this afternoon Smile

Will go to bed soon and hopefully have a better day tomorrow.

RunningKatie · 03/03/2015 21:55

Same for me YerTiz, ds up in the night. I ordered him toast at playgroup and he didn't eat it so I did.

Also just had a glass of wine at book club so over calories today.

I am still eating better than I was a fortnight ago, nowhere near as bloated too so I feel better.

Onwardsandupwards2015 · 03/03/2015 23:17

Sorry to hear that everyone had a mixed day.

I came in at 12000 with no excersise today. But I have realised that it's far easier and much more effortless to come in at 12000 on days when I excersise.

LetMeDriveTheBus · 04/03/2015 06:44

Running I had book club last night too Grin.

FirstOfficerDouglasRichardson · 04/03/2015 07:15

12000? Am I missing something? I want to eat 12000!! Or are you talking number of steps rather than calories. :)

headoverheels · 04/03/2015 09:02

Good morning all! Good day for me yesterday - chicken and salad for lunch and fish, veg and plain yoghurt for supper. I'm not counting calories but focusing on sensible portion size, reducing carbs and cutting out snacks.

RunningKatie · 04/03/2015 10:56

Today is going better than the last two days, so am hoping I can stay on track.

It's a lovely day so we'll go for a walk this afternoon, good for my waistline and to get away from the endless requests for Frozen!

Onwardsandupwards2015 · 04/03/2015 11:43

Hi running, I'm counting calories which is a first.

Just had a lovely lunch. Roll mop with tons of rocket, cucumber, avocado, grated beetroot, seeds, french dressing. About 380 cals

Onwardsandupwards2015 · 04/03/2015 11:45

Rollmop herring that meant to say

YerTiz · 04/03/2015 19:21

Ah Running that's what I always do, finish the kids food. Have been strong today and not done it, and also left some of my dinner as I was feeling full.

Think this is a bit of a break through for me as I hate food waste but as I'm adjusting my portion sizes and trying not to be a human bin, stuff will have to go in the waste (if not saved for another day).

Anyone with these amazing filling but low cal veg and protein meals - could you share recipes?

YerTiz · 04/03/2015 19:23

Have never had rollmop herrings before

LetMeDriveTheBus · 04/03/2015 20:19

I've been doing a lentil and veg soup for lunch yer. Sounds boring but v is tasty as I saute the veg in a bit of butter. Only adds a few calories but makes the whole thing a million times more yummy. Plenty of seasoning too.

FirstOfficerDouglasRichardson · 04/03/2015 20:42

I've just had a cadbury's creme egg. :) and I've still
Only hit 1222 calories today! My first chocolate in a week and a half. It was lovely.

YerTiz · 04/03/2015 20:55

You're just showing off now FirstOfficer! Wink

Lentil and veg soup is a good idea.