A weight loss thread for just eating less

[Lorelei76]

hello all
short version

have tried to lose weight a few times!

going for the "eating less" approach. Had a long weekend break, now starting in earnest with the hope of a boot camp style month.

I don't eat a huge amount of junk, but nonetheless want to tackle my sweet tooth as it certainly doesn't help with anything. I only have sugar free jelly in the house to eat now if I have the urge for something sweet - I've learned from experience that if I have no options at all, I will just start eating anything.

I am also trying to eat less - smaller meals, in some cases not 3 meals a day because I don't always need that.

it is a casual approach but I find calorie counting etc really boring. I walk a lot and do some weight training and yoga so all good on that front.

anyone fancy joining me? I think it would be nice to check in once a day just to say "I haven't overeaten" and share it with someone!

that's great humble!

I am craving chocolate. Luckily there isn't any here.

Would you all mind telling me how much you have lost and in how long? I like the idea of this but not sure about the slow approach.

hi Suzy
I lose about half a pound a week - so far I've only lost 6lb.

I know I don't stick to a fast approach so if it stays off by me being slow, I'm okay with that.

I think I've made progress - in the past that chocolate craving would certainly have resulted in me going to get some, if not at the time, then the following day or whatever, but now I can think "oh I fancy eating chocolate" and then forget about it.

If I continue at this rate I'll be in smaller jeans by Christmas, I have tried to lose weight before and would rather do it slowly and once and for all. It's not for everyone of course.

Ok thanks. I might try something with quicker results then.

I do wish I could progress faster but I have found that even 1300 or 1400 cals is quite hard to maintain. I manage a few days and then get ravenous.

I've got a horrible month coming up at work so will have to resist all the junk that will be lying around. Also need to batch cook this Sunday as I think there's going to be a lot of late evenings so I will need food I can bung the microwave, I am awful at cooking if I'm late home. I'm paid overtime so that's fine but I do find the longer the working day, the more challenging the diet feels.

Btw can anyone recommend a cheap spiraliser?

How much have you lost now Lorelei?

hi Suzy
as I said on Thursday, only 6lb since starting this thread. I haven't weighed in for this week yet, I would guess another half pound or pound.

There are definitely faster ways - I just started a general "eating less" thread because I wanted to do this in a relaxed and realistic way for me and I have tried other ways and they didn't suit me.

There are people on this thread doing low carb and other stuff - if you want to just hang with us here and keep us updated whatever you decide, feel free, you're most welcome

I have lost a stone and a bit since the end of May. It came off quite quickly and I have reached a plateau the last three weeks or so. I'd like to lose another stone by Spring. I know it will be a bit slower now.

that's good humble!

Gah! Sorry I missed your Thursday post. Well done to you both.

no loss this week
getting a bit worried about upcoming Pill check appointment.

oh well, I will just have to explain to them that I'd rather do it slowly and do it once...and see what they say.

hello?

Am I all alone in the "slow but steady weight loss" universe?

nope still here, still taking it slow, still sitting on twelve stone. Lost three pounds put three pounds back on. Started Pilates and had sausages for tea. I am battling with the inner demon. It might take me a week or so to slay it and get back in the groove. Good luck with the pill thing. :)

hi Humble
how are you liking Pilates?

Pill appointment is now in 3 weeks so I have time to step it up except this does seem to be the most cutting back I can do...!

lost another half a pound if anyone is about...

Hows it going guys? I have lost another pound or so. I am losing and gaining the same two pounds at the moment. I have been eatng a little too much chocolatle and curry. Lol. I need to get a grip on it agian and try and lose another stone. I will be happy if I dont put weight back on but really i'd like to lose more. How are you doing?

I have lost another half but seem to be bloated...

I look slimmer now too but this bloat - what I have noticed is that if I have a protein based dinner I am bloated the next day. Obviously this isn't what's meant to happen so I am a tad confused!!! but tbh if it means I have to switch to eating mainly carbs at dinner I don't mind at all.

thing is, apart from the bloat I look so much better this week I thought I'd see a 2lb loss. I do think perhaps the loss might accelerate as I have a much better grip on things and not overeating etc. It feels like habit to reject office biscuits etc which is really good news.

I did a new workout on Saturday though and I'm still feeling it!!

I'm bloated too.
Don't know why but it's horrible. Makes me look enormous and feel sluggish.

Hello! I am late to the party but can I join please?

I have been really really active for most of this year but my training has tapered off now. Sadly my eating hasn't

I don't eat loads of crap but do snack too much and often eat the same size meals as my husband (he is 6' tall with a physical job, I am 5' and sit at a desk all day).

It would be great just to feel like someone else is keeping an eye on me and if I say I will check in here then maybe it will shame me encourage me not to be so greedy.

Hope you are all doing well

Yes of course trevor join the club. We are pretty chilled in here. Pretty sure no-ones used the t word before (training) but we are all just trying to get into healthier eating habits. Portion size is a great place to start because you can just eat the same stuff as usual but less. I found the easiest way was to just use a smaller plate. So thats easy.

As for you guys bloating I was the same til I cut out bread. And dont forget to drink more water!

No news from me really. Still battling this two pounds I keep losing and putting on. Its like a dragon I am trying to slay!

Hi Trevor
I am someone who "trains"'!

I'm keen to do more as I get so depressed over winter and I feel it setting in already. However that's probably why I seem to have put too much protein in my diet, I am cutting back now as that's def the bloat cause.

I think I'm catching a cold so I guess that will put me off my food for a bit!!

I want to ramp up the slow loss now. Smaller portions again I think.

I don't eat wheat either

Thankyou for the welcome!
You've already made me get a Shapers sandwich from boots for lunch instead of a big massive ciabatta from the sandwich shop

trevor, that's good!

Dowser - could be non food related or could be any kind of food really, if you look at what might cause bloating it's a very long list.