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52lbs in 52wks?

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NantucketNightbird · 01/01/2016 08:08

Sorry if stepping on toes. But couldn't see another thread. Anybody want to join me? I guess the idea is that some weeks you loose a bit more and some weeks you gain but aiming for 1lb a week sounds good to me.

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Havalina1 · 05/04/2016 12:12

That's so brilliant Nan.

I have really fallen off the wagon. But I'm refocusing now - the first day is such a relief - I've had about three days of "I'll start today - ok that didn't work - tomorrow". Well I'm out now and have had coffee with no cake, and had my weetabix with skinny milk for breakfast. I also phoned a Physio to schedule some 1:1 Pilates training to get me going again. 6 months since baby came and I want to be baby weight free by the time he's 9 months. I just feel relieved my head is back on this. I've been spiralling out of control eating badly - it's terrible but it was like I was defiantly eating shite food feeling like a total failure.

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NantucketNightbird · 06/04/2016 07:38

My mouth has now gone from bad to worse. The only thing that helped last night was piriton so I must have developed a reaction to the lip balm.

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NantucketNightbird · 07/04/2016 10:37

How's everyone doing?

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Rinceoir · 07/04/2016 12:24

Hi Nan, how is your mouth? I'm working all weekend (long days) so trying to make meal plans.

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NantucketNightbird · 07/04/2016 12:46

It's not as sore but very flaky, my lips resemble my feet after footner Confused. I'm cooling off with the marmite and tomato soup today.

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Havalina1 · 07/04/2016 14:29

Nan what is going on with your mouth? You poor thing.

I got the scales working - I'm 10st 12. So I've gained two pounds. In a way that confuses me even more, I've been eating so badly it should be worse. But equally on weeks that I eat / diet very well, there is also feck all difference. Is that down to breastfeeding??? I seem to be stuck at this weight.

Anyway. I'm going to Royal ascot in about 8 weeks and I want to look good so I am bloody well losing so weight between now and then. I want to be 10st - even 10.3 id be very very happy. At that weight I fit comfortably back into my size 10 stuff.

I walked about a mile last night with the pushchair and it was very nice, didn't irritate my mild prolapse (sorry if that's tmi) - that issue alone has really depressed me lately but I think I'm recovering continually with time. Also I've found a good Physio who I hope can carry on treatment.

I'm going to find a swimming pool to join and get a babysitter sorted too .... Plans plans!

So - Monday coming I am hoping for a change in the scales Wink I'm sitting in tesco now using the Internet (none yet in the new house) and drinking a skinny latte and had a small pack of nuts and raisins #livingthedream Grin

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NantucketNightbird · 07/04/2016 16:18

What height are you hav? We are a similar weight now I'm 10st 9 and 5ft 2.
I have no idea what is happening with my mouth if no improvement by tomorrow I'm going to the dr as I think I need steroid cream or something. They are awful and one side is more puffy and swollen than the other making my whole face look lopsided. I swear some people were doing a double take at me in the supermarket

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Havalina1 · 08/04/2016 11:20

Nan definitely get that looked at - a steroid could clear it right up for you. You are probably driven mad with the sensation from it but it may not look anything as bad as it feels? had Bell's palsy years ago and one side of my face was quite lop sided, particularly when I broke into a grin (it felt like my face was sliding around) I was horribly self conscious about it until it passed.

I'm 5ft 11 Nan. I hate carrying weight as I'm afraid of looking "big" or masculine with my height. I'm slender (when not fat!!!! If that makes sense!!!). I honestly feel like I'm wearing a fat suit lately Confused it's bizarre as it's less than a stone but it makes me feel so differently about myself plus I'm bulging out of everything.... Hello back fat. That was a new one on me!

I'm heading to that pool today to sorted.

I'm going to weigh myself Monday and hope to god a few pounds have exited.

I'm not great with diet meals so I need some ideas there. I've woeful internet so can't google too well! Takes forever to get on here!!

Havalina1 · 08/04/2016 11:21

Rinceoir how are you getting on? Your meal planning not seems to really work.

Havalina1 · 08/04/2016 13:05

Rinceoir - the typo, sorry!! I was trying to say "your meal planning seems to really work" but it came out implying the opposite!

Rinceoir · 08/04/2016 13:13

Haha! I really like cooking and meal planning actually although I drive my husband mad asking for his opinions!

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NantucketNightbird · 08/04/2016 17:26

I Did wonder what you were implying hav Confused Grin

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NantucketNightbird · 10/04/2016 11:16

How's everyone's weekend doing? Youngest child has a bad cough so looks like the dr tomorrow.

I don't think I will make my healthy BMI by butlins (25th) but I'm not goin to get too disheartened I'm going to focus in my 3st loss (10st 6) then I know I'm just 14lb from goal and take it each 1lb at a time.

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Rinceoir · 11/04/2016 08:09

Hi all, I was working all weekend, definitely ate a little more than planned yesterday (snacks) but didn't get to eat until I got home Saturday at 10pm so hoping it balances. I've pulled a muscle in my leg so hobbling around and not able to exercise. Weigh in went well though, 2lbs more. 2stone 5lbs down now since Jan 1st. Don't think I'll make the 3stone mark before my holidays in May so I'm aiming for 5lbs between now and then.

Rinceoir · 11/04/2016 09:03

Nan, hope your little one improves quickly. My DD has give up sleeping. She seems to have boundless energy, DH and I are exhausted!

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NantucketNightbird · 11/04/2016 10:16

That great going rince, two pounds also for me here. It's slowed down considerably now for me but that how it goes I guess.

Inset day for the children here so we are watching the new str wars film on the sky box. Back to the routine and walking tomorrow then it's dc2 birthday on Friday. No cake for him or party food as he has an eating disorder, all he wants is a vienetta! Grin suits me as it's gross so I won't be tempted.
It's horrible disturbed sleep, dc4 was up last night coughing and once I wake it takes hours for me to go to sleep.
Is anyone else still with us?

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NantucketNightbird · 11/04/2016 10:18

Forgot my photo Wink

52lbs in 52wks?
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Havalina1 · 11/04/2016 12:55

I'm here. I've gained 1.5lbs Angry

No splurges, was careful all week.

I feel I'm stuck at this weight - which is an ok weight I just want to be my pre-baby size - I really wonder is nothing hanging because I'm breastfeeding??

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NantucketNightbird · 11/04/2016 15:40

was on yourself hav, my youngest is 3 and I weighed more in January than I did the day he was born and he was 10lbs 7 plus I had a severe case of polyhydramnios

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NantucketNightbird · 11/04/2016 16:23

Was obviously was supposed to say go easy on yourself Blush

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DottyBee · 13/04/2016 15:05

Is it too late to join? I can't believe I missed this in January.

I am now at my heaviest ever 13st 2lbs, and I weigh more than DHBlush.

I have no energy and I am tired all the time. It is a vicious cycle as I am then too lazy to get off my arse and just want easy crap food.

I feel so lethargic and unattractive, I think it is now having a negative effect on many areas of my lifeSad

Nantucket, you have done amazing and have inspired me to have a serious go.

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NantucketNightbird · 13/04/2016 19:09

Hey dotty! Great to have you onboard it's gone quiet here so definitely need to liven it back up Smile.
I too was at my heaviest in January at 13st 6, I felt shit basically. Took no care of myself, couldn't go into clothes shops as I couldn't meet people's eye. I dressed in the same frumpy clothes I had got so stuck in a rut that I lost me. But it's only been just over 3 months and yes I've still got a stone to loose but I'm 3st down and you can do it too. Chat on here, we can help each other. Rince has done amazing and has consistently lost for months now.
I've had to change my complete view of food and see it as fuel and boy is it tough but I haven't had a week off and have lost every week. I can't wait to see your progress Grin

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Missushb · 14/04/2016 00:13

Can I join too? Very late and also wished I'd joined in Jan. Very inspired by your loss Nantucket! How have you done it? I'm 12 stone 6 and 5ft 4. Feel rubbish, tired and none of my clothes fit, I need a makeover drastically! I have a holiday in mid June so hoping to lose a bit for then; 8 weeks! Is it possible to loose much in 8 weeks?!

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NantucketNightbird · 14/04/2016 07:16

Welcome miss Smile. I just had a complete diet overhaul, I ate too many snacks and I'm talking a whole packet of chocolate hobnobs, a six pack of wotsits and a tub of Ben jerrys every night oh and at least 200g bar of chocolate! Meals were pasta dishes made with cream and cheese very high fat, high carb and huge portions. Now I don't snack ever I eat nothing sweet and I take my time eating. If I know I'm having a meal out on a day out etc then I make that the only thing I eat that day and eat nothing else for 24hrs. The fast for me makes my body recover quicker from the crap meal. I stop when I'm full and drink at least 3 litres of water no other drinks. So yeah pretty drastic change but this is going to be the last time I loose weight.
8 weeks is a good amount of time to shift a fair amount of weight stay focused. Do you have a plan in mind?

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DottyBee · 14/04/2016 14:52

Thanks for the warm welcome Nan.
I have reread the thread again. For the next few days I am going to ease myself in by reducing portions and not eating as much crap. Will meal plan on Saturday and order my groceries for Monday.

I am also starting back at the gym Saturday. I have booked DS into the creche. I want to be slim and fit too.

I am going to get my body fat amount at each weigh in. As others have said, exercise usually makes my weight go up first and it can be really disheartening. I will also measure myself too. At least this way, if I can see positive results in some respect, it will encourage me to keep going.

First target is to lose a stone by 29th May.