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We want to lose 10lbs *NEW THREAD*

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loopity · 01/12/2006 12:21

A nice new thread for us all and for anyone else who wants to join in our 10lb challenge

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MrsFish · 14/12/2006 11:52

Well I am currently showing 4 up need a good week but really have no willpower at the moment. At this rate I will be back to sqaure one by New Year

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loopity · 14/12/2006 12:00

Hi mrsfish, you're still showing a loss overall though which is great, especially as you've been away, nights out etc.

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Marls001 · 14/12/2006 17:15

Loopity & all - Here's the story on the man who lost over 15 stone and thereby won this season's "Biggest Loser" show. Highly motivating for me! Today Show Interview - Erik Chopin

One action I've never regretted is always getting myself out the door, to the gym ... I need to get myself going somehow today ... 11 am & still in pjs

Mummydoc - Living in northwest Arkansas for now but grew up in Houston, Texas. 1976, began going skiing with family every year. Over the years, have been to just about any ski area in Colorado and Utah. For children, would recommend waiting until the youngest is 4 years old or older; nearly every US ski area has wonderful ski schools, but the youngest they take for actual ski instruction is 4 years. Best time to go is in the Spring, for the warmest ski weather. Very child-friendly areas include Crested Butte, Winter Park, Buttermilk, Snowmass, and Park City in Utah. Not as family-friendly in Vail, Aspen and Deer Valley.
Don't waste time going to the Northeastern US to ski: Conditions there (in comparison) are icy and difficult.
Every resort manager realizes they are only 1 personal injury lawsuit away from serious financial trouble or bankruptcy. Lawsuit abuse in this country guarantees that when it comes to safety, US resorts will trump European ones. Everything is always clearly marked and roped off, for example, so there's no chance of accidentally ending up "off piste" on a dangerous slope.

Sigh ... better get myself to the gym now!

costababe · 14/12/2006 19:13

Hi all, sorry to hear that there seems to be a lot of poorly lo's between you all. The weather here has plummeted down to a chlling 14 degrees just as the in laws have arrived,typical it was 24 degres 2 days before they arrived, still sane at the moment, keeping good on the food front, just increased alcohol intake for moral support!!!
I will try to stay good until around the mid of next week, then xmas will be here, so I to will be back in Jan to start afresh to lose my last 4lbs plus the 4lbs + I am bound to put on over chrimbo!!!

lornaloo · 14/12/2006 19:49

Evening everyone.
I haven't been good this week either. I've been baking with my mum ready for christmas and picking at the buns whilst making them.
I think I will be here for the jan thread too. Summer will be the insentive then .

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loopity · 14/12/2006 20:05

Hi everyone
Hmmm - we all being very bold at the mo What do you all think we should do between now and New Year? Aim for damage limitation? And then focus again big time on the weight loss in a couple of weeks. Just wondering what you all think.

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loopity · 14/12/2006 20:39

Marls, finally got a chance to open that link - that guy totally transformed himself, amazing motivation

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MrsFish · 15/12/2006 07:55

Just weighed - 4 pound up

No do's now till christmas day so am starting a good week from now.

lornaloo · 15/12/2006 10:08

I'm 6pound up........I knew it would be bad but 6 pounds...bloody hell.
I'm not going to give up yet. I think today I will be good and hopfully this weekend although I am going to stay with relatives so there will be roast dinner on sunday and probably mince pies on offer....Xmas Hmm
Monday up untill christmas eve I will be good too.

lornaloo · 15/12/2006 10:08

Why didnt that Xmas Hmm work?????

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loopity · 15/12/2006 10:17

Morning all
I'm a lb up again - will also do my best between now and next weekend
If I can get a loss next friday I'll be really happy, then I can enjoy Christmas and get back on track in New Year.

Think we'll really need to motivate ourselves this week. Go back to the food diaries and daily exercise challenges/pedometers maybe
It's only one week and then it's Christmas, can eat, drink and be merry as much as we want then Xmas Grin

So far today I've had a cup of tea and slice of toast. Going shopping so will be walking around loads. Promise to have a healthy lunch. Then making a chilli for tea before dh heads out to rugby match with his mates.

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loopity · 15/12/2006 10:18

Ohhh my Xmas Grin didn't work either

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lornaloo · 15/12/2006 10:27

Why arnt the working?
I have had 2 weetabix with semi skimmed milk for brek and a pint of water. I am going shopping today aswell. I'll try and find something healthy to have. Not sure on what my dinner will be....maybe brown rice with chickpea casserole.

lornaloo · 15/12/2006 10:27

Mine worked when I did : then ) but will it work the normal way.........maybe its the festive ones that dont work Xmas Smile

lornaloo · 15/12/2006 10:28

Yes think its the festive ones that arnt working.

MrsFish · 15/12/2006 11:06

Lornaloo - glad its not just me

I'm sure if we have a good week tho at least half of that will drop off

lornaloo · 15/12/2006 11:37

Yeh it will. Easy on easy off. Im sure if we're really really good it will come off.
I think I must have the slowest metabulism (sp?) ever. I have started taking cider vineger tablets in the mornings to try speed it up. Not sure whether they work but I'm giving it a go.

MrsFish · 15/12/2006 12:17

I know, me too. I only have to waiver from the straight and narrow slightly and I gain weight that comes from years of yo yo dieting though, my own fault.

mummydoc · 15/12/2006 14:45

i think i just have to think "naughty food thoughts" to put on weight. this damage limitation thing is not working at all, i have had 3 shortbread bikkies for breakfast a white baguette with egg mayonnaise for lunch and am now drinking extra strong coffee with sweetener ( evil stuff imo) to get thru the pm surgery. oh and a patient ( bless em ) has bought me 2 bottles of wine and a box of quality street....i am doomed . my ski trip has been postponed from jan to mid march so in jan i am going to have ahuge push and really tackle this weight issue , i htink in 10 lb blocks , please can we keep the thread going,

costababe · 15/12/2006 14:52

Well weighed this am an have managed to shift the weight I put on over the week in uk, so back down to 4.5lb loss in total.
Will try to be good now for the coming week. Tonight off out to fav restaurant with inlaws, so not a good start!!

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loopity · 15/12/2006 14:57

Hi everyone
Just back in from shopping, going to have a cuppa. Well done costababe!!!

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lornaloo · 15/12/2006 20:58

Evening all.
Im here to report todays food.

Brek- 2 weetabix with semi skimmed milk.

Lunch- A white baguette with ham and salad (no mayo).

Dinner- I had 2 slices of ds pizza, it was a small one with 268 cals in the whole thing, so I had 134.

Weighed myself again after going to the loo and was 4lb up instead of 6lb so I am pleased about that.

lornaloo · 15/12/2006 21:15

Just had another look at the pizza pack and actually 268 was for half of it.

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loopity · 15/12/2006 22:48

Today's food diary
Breakfast - slice of toast and tea
Lunch - Bacon and brie pannini and salad (hmm)
Dinner - chilli and boiled rice (medium portion)

Out to Kid's christmas party - 2 mini mince pies and cup of coffee

Now - 2 small glasses of red wine

Not great but no mindless snacking at least

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MrsFish · 17/12/2006 17:28

Another heavy weekend away

I'm just going to enjoy the rest of the year now and start fresh on Jan 1st