Who's up for the 7lbs in September challenge?

[ponygirlcurtis]

Following on from June, July and August's threads, we're aiming to lose 7lbs.
(Posting as Rshard is still on holiday - hope you had a great time!)

All regimes welcome. Support and encouragement guaranteed!

My starting weight for September is 11st 5.25lbs. (I actually ended yesterday at 6.5lbs but the scales have jumped down again so I am having it!). That means I lost 5lbs in August. I found having this thread helped my focus and determination, if it helps anyone else, fantastic!

Good luck everyone!

Hello everyone. I posted on this thread back on page 1 then forgot about it, now you've gone and half filled it. We'll done for all the losses. I did get drawn in to the 11,000 calories fantasising, but I think even I would struggle with quite that much food (although if you ditched the real food and just ate chocolate and sweets it would be easier to reach that amount without stopping to think too much)

I've lost 2 lbs this week. So that takes me to 2lbs lost this month as I didn't lose anything last week. I have lost 14.5 lbs since the start of august which makes me happy. My clothes all fit a lot better now, apart from my jeans which are now to long which I assume is because they aren't stretched so tightly over my belly and bum and hang a bit lower on my hips.

Garfield, what a hero!

Oh ginge thanks for all that info. I need to pop to Sainsbury's later so I'll have a look.

Doin I'm glad I'm not the only mad one who does the marching thing I hope tote ds is ok

I've lost another 2lbs. I am absolutely on a roll at the moment and I'm loving it.

What food have we all got planned today. This is me:
B: "fry up"
L: hairy dieter curried butternut squash and apple soup
D: sticky BBQ chicken with roast sweet potato and salad

And hello you are doing really well!

Thanks pony and BOOP yay go you!! Love your dinner, at mine I am making bitter gourd curry, chicken, salad and rice.
DIT nice to get back a flat stomach! I had one last year before falling pregnant, well not anymore!!!
Teta hahaha I echo the odd taste of kale chips, I had loads of them last year, my one contribution to eating healthy during pregnancy
msmermaid well done! 1 stone since August is great going, we will join BOOP on the roll >

Pony love the idea of bouncing infront of the tv to make your steps promptly stealing your idea
Dyrne there can never be any regrets about Chinese food!! Yum yum!

Starting sunday:- 13st7
Last sunday:- 13st3
Today:- 13st0

Whoooooo! Just got to at least maintain this for another week or so til the end of the month.

Well done Napqueen and other losers!

I have been a bit more relaxed this weekend as had a special occasion - had got down to 9st 2.5lb last week but up to 9st 3.5lb this morning, still 2lb down in two weeks and hopefully will get back down to 9st 2lb this week.

Had fish and chips yesterday so today is a light day :

Oatibix
Cashew and bean salad for lunch
Apple
Chick pea and lentil soup for tea

I walked into town to pick up 'Lean in 15' (there are 3 books. I got the one with the red cover - that's the one with the chicken pie in!).

Recipes look good, can't wait to try them.

Just did Jamie's Lasagne - way too many calories (1150) and it has nothing to do with my oversized portions - but I skipped lunch so feel justified

Had a PT session today after almost 6 months off heavy exercise. Let's just say taking the washing off the line earlier was an experience

Might try and get it too Carrie. And not just to stare at Joe Wicks

Ooooo Ginger, I know that feeling. Ouch. Nice bath to help your muscles?

Spent the evening crocheting so I have been too distracted to even consider nibbling. Result!

Me too pony! What are you making? I'm testing a pattern for a friend then starting on the Stylecraft Carousel blanket

Ooooo I saw that crochet-along Ginger, looks beautiful but I am a total beginner - only started in the summer - and I don't want to overwhelm myself. Keeping an eye on it though to see if I can understand what to do. I mainly do granny squares, although I finished my first project recently, a cushion. Last night I started a slouch hat, probably for myself, and if successful I may try making them for Christmas presents along with the Attic24 neck warmer. Pleased with my efforts!

Have a good day everyone. Start of a new week.

Oh wow that is so pretty pony very talented!

That's lovely pony! You're right, it is a good distraction from eating and Candy Crush I feel much more relaxed since I've picked my hook up again after a long break.

What's one thing we're all going to do this week to keep moving in the right direction? For me it's going back to a circuits class I used to go to all the time but have been too lazy for the last 9 months!

Morning!

Ginge I'm going to really try and drink lots of water this week. It's the one thing that's slipped a bit

Food planned for today:

B: half a bagel with scrambled egg and a rasher of bacon (was lovely)
L: hairy dieter curried butternut squash and apple soup (didn't eat it yesterday)
D: hairy dieter bang bang chicken salad

I may go the gym as well.

I am determined to get to my first big goal (healthy bmi) by Christmas (I have 1.5stone to lose I thgink that's do-able)

pony I love that cushion - can I order one in teal tones please?

BOOP you are absolutely nailing it, well done!

I had wine, pizza and Bridget Jones last night Fast day and a swim today, determined to see the 56s on my Wednesday weigh-in!

BOOP you are absolutely nailing it, well done!

I had wine, pizza and Bridget Jones last night Fast day and a swim today, determined to see the 56s on my Wednesday weigh-in!

pony did you make that?!

I should take up something non-screeny like that, I think it would help me chill / sleep.

Quim sadly I find it has the opposite effect - you spend half your night thinking "just one more row/round" and before you know it it's 2am...

Ginger Sounds addictive but surely in a good, productive way rather than a wasteful screentime way?

Or do you go to sleep and just dream about tangled wool and tiny stitches?

You do that head-bopping thing as you doze off and almost stab yourself in the eye with a crochet hook. Who knew it was such a treacherous hobby!

Well all my best intentions to give up the crisp went to pot! I have already eaten one two and it's only 2.23pm! Grrrr!!
Good luck getting back into the circuits ginger, assuming you will be sore so a nice soothing bath is recommended for you! Sounds like a fun evening Quim, enjoy your swim!

Damn those crisps hello

Crisps are my downfall too

Do you have any tips on how to give them up?
I have been trying for many many years!!

Literally the only way I can avoid eating them is to not have them in the house I've just eaten a bag of frazzles

that just made me laugh lol my kindred spirit!
I have tried doing that but I just end up buying them on my way to work.
I hear the crisps calling my name, I clearly have no self control