September 1st... Pounds and inches... Back on it, who is in??

[MissFitt68]

That's it now, the fun is over! I'm not feeling or looking my best. I've slipped up and fallen off the healthy wagon

So I'm jumping back on!!

Tomorrow morning I will restart the eating ( low carb I think) and will take my measurements ( for when the pounds dont budge, the inches usually will)

30 minutes minimum exercise daily.... Yes, let's MAKE time. It's an episode of emmerdale/eastenders

Weigh in and measuring on Saturday mornings

Done this before, lost 5 stone.... Put 2 back on. It's NOT staying!

Anyone want to join in? Have had these monthly threads in the past and had some great success

Ok so this thread is helping me loads! Have just walked twenty mins there and back to the shop to pick up supplies and made three healthy meals for the rest of the week!

I won't post my weight as it's more than I've ever been and I'm a bit embarrassed about it but I weighed this morning and am 2lbs lighter than this time last week so that's pretty motivating too, thought I'd messed up.

I'm so in. This thread will make me accountable which is what I need

Feel like a complete blob after summer eating - too much wine, too many carbs. So not worth it!

Anyway, moving forward. It's so bloody hard losing weight that I've had enough. I don't want to get to the stage where I have loads to lose again so from now on I'm back on it. For me, this means:

Low carb - but including pulses.
No wine at night, it's become a habit recently.
More exercise - haven't been biking in at least a month.
No bread roll or dessert at work - get free lunches and it's not easy to say no to something free (it's as if it doesn't contain calories!)

I want to lose at least 5 pounds, maybe 10. I daren't get weighed, but I bought a pair of shorts at the beginning of summer and now they do not fit, so at least 5 pounds.

I feel like I have an extra layer on me and I don't like it! Ran for the train the other day and I could feel myself wobbling.

Will get weighed tomorrow and post then. FWIW I'm 5'5 and think I'm around 145.

Let's DO IT!

How did everyone do today?

I was so busy I couldn't fit in exercise other than 2 brisk 20 min walks. Will do time on the cross trainer tomorrow.

Food wise I've stuck to low carb and logged on mfp. I'm under both carb and calorie goals. Pleased with that

I think I've done well today. Had three meals and a two biscuit snack. We had a short dog walk today due to the weather the moaning dc. I've also been to work which is basically three hours of standing and walking around!.

I always find it easier when the kids are in school because I can get a better routine going and I'm not being constantly pestered for snacks. (Does anyone else's dc want to constantly snack in the hols or is it just mine?)

I've done alright as well. Have eaten really well, made a meal plan for the week and done a supermarket shop for vegetables. No exercise but I have a personal trainer session in the morning. I've weighed and I've got 3.8kg to lose to get back to what is normally a happy weight for me, although I'm not necessarily tied to the number since I've got more muscle than before.

Onwards and downwards!

Pah I was doing well but had some good news about something that has been worrying me so celebrated with chocolate biscuits - I am a massive emotional eater which is currently a work in progress (counselling, hoping it will somehow help the emotional rollercoaster I have with food).

Anyhow drawn a line under today and restarted my personal 100 day challenge to start from tomorrow. Bought a shiny new notebook and pen to start writing a food & exercise diary. If I start tomorrow my 100 day end date will be 10th December which is perfect as there will be a christmas do around then and I have a beaut dress already hanging in my wardrobe (a size, maybe 2 sizes smaller than I am now) and I bought some killer shoes to go with it. Both sale items that I couldn't walk away from so there is my incentive.

I too suffer with bad knees and hips and have added bonus of a cronky ankle - physio was polite but did agree that substantial weight loss would help all three of my cronky areas. So even more incentive there.

Glad I came across this thread now as it is perfect timing.

My 5 stone weightloss did help my niggly knee... It was fine! So I took up running and me being me had to keep pushing myself til all of a sudden I'd got a ballot place in London marathon and I was in the middle of a training plan before I knew what had happened! I ran the marathon and bloody enjoyed every minute of it!

But I put on weight. Carb loading. Obviously carb overloading I'm still half heartedly running but my hip is niggly ( started in mid training but I think is mainly due to having to climb at work)

So I need to lose this hideous weight so I can embrace my beloved running again and possibly do London marathon again next year! gertie all we can do is try

Missfitt could it be itb?

Today I've had

Stuffed mushrooms and salad
Tofu and brocolli stir fry with cashews and noodles...

And some shortbread and a slither of bday cake.

But I ran 5 miles walked another 4 on top of that so that's ok right?!

So weighed in at 13 St 2. Need to lose about 2st. Aiming to go to the gym every other day, stop eating rubbish & drink only 1 night at the weekend.

My difficulty is that my daughter loves to bake - I'm going to have to get her to bake things I don't like! I plan on getting her to cook more meals with me not just sweet things - though it's the decorating of the cakes she loves.

Did my gym visit yesterday and ate quite well so I'm determined to keep it up. Good luck everyone.

lastqueen I don't know, it's just one side and is worse when I'm up the aircraft steps at work. Just hoping it's going to settle as its much better after a 2 week hol!

I'm working today. My danger point will be when I get home and I'm cooking the kids tea. That's when I usually snack on something I shouldn't!

Feeling motivated today still! How's everyone's day looking?

My weakness is a weekend, without routine and with the dcs around I go off the rails.

I think I need to find some other 'reward' for getting through the week other than wine with cheese and crackers.

I would love to join please! Had an operation yesterday and noticed on my notes that my BMI is 30!! That's higher than I expected!!
I'm going to struggle to exercise for the next couple of weeks, but I'm also unable to drive so can't go to the shop for treats and even walking to the kitchen is going to be hard so hopefully it will work in my favour!! Good luck everyone!!

I'm tardy but can I join?

I noticed last week that my favourite pair of super skinnies no longer do up properly and in fact all of my clothes are getting a little tight.

The summer holidays are a nightmare for me, with no routine I tend to snack when I'm feeling hungry rather than eating set meals.
I usually eat healthy, it's just the crisps and snacks that get me.

If you'll have me I'm in.

Oh good, of course you can join, of course!

mrsBob hope you feel ok. And recover quickly.

Starting the day with a coffee with cream, almost a meal in itself!

I'll maybe have a boiled egg before work. Lunch will be ham salad and dinner tonight meatballs and courgette ribbons or 'courgetti' if my spiriliser arrives today. And water. Lots of water

Joining in please.
This time last year I had hoped to be back to my target weight, a year on I'm actually further away.

I do things right, I'm doing everything I did the 2 previous times I lost weight and nothing happening.

I've gone almost 100% teetotal, bar the odd wedding or occasion like that this year, I've now gone contraception free too as it was hormonal and didn't help. Stress is a bit factor too plus with two littlies & a husband who's rarely around it's hard to get out for exercise, I also work long hours, but I want this, and need this so it's hell for leather now until I reach the finish line.

Started using mfp a week ago and logged a 4lbs loss last night, thrilled!!

Today's menu - scrambled egg & wholemeal pitta, salmon salad for lunch, pasta bolognese melon & mandarin segments for snacks

No running for me today. Lots of walking around for work though.

No breakfast.... I may have had half a can of coke...
Lunch is left over stirfry from last night. (Small portion as out for dinner)
Dinner will be pasta with artichoke and wild mushrooms.

I literally can't low carb I feel like poop, sick, shakey, lightheaded etc etc so not going to!

I did well yesterday. Didn't snack on anything, didn't eat bits of other people's food as I was making it. Arrived at work in the afternoon to find 2 cakes and 2 tubs of chocolates as two people were leaving. I automatically said to myself right I'll have a piece of each cake once I've got myself sorted. (Lemon drizzle and a chocolate cake). By the time I'd sorted myself out I remembered I was eating healthy and didn't have any. Was very pleased with myself. Was then on my feet running around for 6 hours.
It's so tough getting into the flow of things and remembering / thinking before you eat.
Dinner tonight is quiche (baaaaad) but I'll only have a small piece. Don't know what I'll eat for lunch yet. I hadn't decided to start this til Monday night so meals this week aren't the best they could be but I'll just eat a small portion.
Once I'm in the flow I'll incorporate proper exercise.

When do you guys weigh yourself? Daily? Every few days? Weekly? Fortnightly?
I feel like I want to weigh myself every day so I can get back on track if I veer off but what usually happens is my weight fluctuates and then on a heavier morning I get disheartened and then eat badly all day.

Rattle I'm easing myself into it this week. I was interested in the thread where the op was having every other day at 1000 cals then eating mindfully the other days. I might give it a go so it's not such a shock to the system.

Mfp has set my daily calories at 1200 it's low but doable and when you complete your day it tells you if every day was like this what you'd weigh in 5 weeks, I find that motivating!

Hello everyone,

So I got weighed this morning and I'm 10 stone 5, so I need to lose a good 7/8 pounds.

Doesn't sound much but makes all the difference. Wore a skirt yesterday that i hadn't had on for a while and I looked definitely pudgy. Feel super bloated too, most of the weight is on my belly and upper thighs. Only positive is my boobs are a bit bigger!

I had a lighter lunch yesterday, salmon, veg and a small portion of rice. However, it does seem that even a small portion (and I mean literally 2 tablespoons of cooked rice) of carbs derails me. Better to have more veg and protein.

Took DS for a 40 minute walk yesterday after work, do this most nights , weather permitting. I know for me though the key is what i eat, it is really 80% diet, 20 % exercise.

Realized that i have been scoffing way to many almonds at work, yes they are super good for you etc but so high in fat! Brought a banana and cottage cheese for a snack today instead.

Just came back to have a quick moan about how easily I put on weight and how bloody difficult it is to stay on top of healthy eating!

I literally cannot go off the rails, if I eat badly I put on weight so easily, it shows and makes me feel crap.

But most women I know are like this. They restrict themselves all the time! No cake, bread, pasta etc. Wine isn't too bad, I do enjoy a small glass, I cant drink much at all, but I can literally eat half a banana bread in one day if I make one.

It's just really not worth it. As the old saying goes, nothing tastes as good as being slim feels.

Can i join please? I know I'm creeping towards 16stone, I'm 5 foot 4 and am doing myself absolutely no favours. Can we all add each other on mfp or something? Something I'll get notifications about rather than having to remember to check the threadKeep track

I wasn't finished there (can't get used to using the mobile site)

We can all keep track of things. I'm terrified I'm going to end up.on the wrong side of 16stone. I am also going to take a before picture tonight. I'm dreading it.

ravioliontoast sounds good to me, you'll find me under same username on mfp!

I've added you. Had a bad day today :(