MFP Thread 8

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New thread for those using mfp to lose/maintain weight

Agree, 1200 doesn't seem much at all and not sustainable long term.

I ran to club, ran with friends before the club, and did the club run, so 11 miles in total, still in the light and mainly off road, lovely!

Dinner was a lovely SC dish. Chicken thighs cooked with onion, garlic, ground coriander, ginger, tumeric, olives, preserved lemons and saffron and a touch of stock.

need that SW dish sounds amazing, will have to try it as could really do with some new teas.

not hope you're feeling a bit better, constantly amazed how much exercise you guys all fit in.

Loli hope you're having a fab holiday and enjoying some well earnt guilt free meals!

things I tried 1200 but I think it's very tough to do for a prolonged period without getting really fed up, expecially if you're moderately active. I've got up to 1450 which seems more realistic and hopefully I should still lose.

I was up 1lb today and felt so disheartened even though I know 1lb can be just a fluctuation and I'm weighing most days. Still going to keep going, been good today (well, better!). Half a glass of fruit juice only (honestly, it's an addiction. I feel like I need it to start the day but actually think it's the sugar I need and this is not healthy) I have PCOS so know that if I gain much more weight I will end up with worsened symptoms. Must stay motivated.

Skeleton, I like cooking that's all and the DC are teens so past the picky stage so much easier! That recipe was from a book called Persiana, lots of unusual middle eastern food in it and beautiful pictures.

1lb is definitely fluctuation, you have to expect your body to be more or less hydrated over days, mine varies over 2-3 lbs most of the time. I weight 1.5 lbs more today than yesterday, but I doubt I really do, given an 11 mile run and a normal eating day.

Don't be fooled by the numbers, they are just numbers

Exactly need, numbers are just that - skel fluctuations are normal and shouldn't take up too much brain space. The trend will be downward over time, unless you're a yo-yo like me😁 Did just over 3 miles in 32 minutes this morning so I'm a happy bunny. Inhaled a load of junk last night, possibly as a wine substitute as I'm off the alcohol for the moment. The holiday had too much drinking and I feel I need a reset. Having my own flux up of .4 this morning but I'll be grand by tomorrow. Have a good day all

Thanks for the reassurance guys! Keeping to logging my calories and being mindful of what I'm eating so hopefully it takes a turn downwards soon.

3 miles in 32 minutes is fab! Well done you!

Morning all, scales behaving itself a bit better after 2 days of increases. Possibly because I've been behaving myself too😉 Make the excess eggs into a biscuit cake that I had a tiny bit of but the rest of the family will polish off so that helps. I'm going to see what tomorrow's weight shows and that'll be my official post holiday weight. I think you need a week home to truly determine the actual damage.
Hope everyone's in good form, off to my class shortly so that's a great start to the weekend. I feel good this morning, no wine or excess junk last night and despite feeling v low yesterday about piling on holiday weight, I've pulled my big huge! girl pants up and got into it. Happy Saturday everyone, pls give me something to read when I get home around 10😉

Well I was slightly nervous to get in the scales today after a bit of a bad evening last night but having been good all week seems to be doing the job as overall I'm a pound and a half down, so considering last night that's not bad! Back on track today and going to go for a big walk across the sand dunes to burn some cals.

Well done skel, that's a decent loss, hopefully it'll spur you on for the next week.
Class done plus a big walk after of an hour, home to relax for a bit, then getting hair done as out tonight. I'm driving so no drinking

Morning all. Feeling bright eyed this morning after my dry night out. I won't lie, I didn't enjoy it that much and I only stayed out for 2.5 hours but that wasn't the fact I wasn't drinking. We were first at the party and sat there like plebs for nearly 45 minutes and then it was so loud I couldn't hear what anyone said. To top it off it was in a tapas place and I was starving as I'd only had a tiny dinner thinking there'd be food. Oh there was but just as we'd decided to leave as our babysitter couldn't stay late. Sob. On the upside I made do with tea/toast/few crisps so only had 1800 calories yesterday. And considering I'd burned around 2500 with all my exercise, I was happy with that. And scales down another .4 this morning😁
I'm pretty achey after yesterday's class, lots of weights, but I feel kind of antsy. Like I should be doing something but then on the other hand I need to have a rest day. We shall see, might go for a walk. How's everyone else? Hoping the radio silence doesn't mean doom😱

Hello! I'm back in the land of the living. Back to work (and imminent redundancy) tomorrow. It's been lovely down the caravan but it is nice to be back in my own bed and the cat was pleased to see me.
Diet wise I haven't been an angel but I have run 5k every day except one so I'm hoping I'll balance out. I'm very slow but I actually like it. Who am I???

Loli you're a healthy person, that's who you are 😁👍
Not disappointing about the Tapas but good result on the scales
Skeleton hi, think I briefly disappeared just as you joined
So, the wagon and I parted company again, and I stayed off here because I was too embarrassed to admit it. Had a big chat with DH last night about needing to support me in weight loss (he doesn't deliberately sabotage, he just has crap willpower too). Last week was a crappy one with work and some emotional eating/drinking played a part. So, reset. I'm going on holiday in ten days - I can definitely make a positive difference by then. Also, I've worked out my diet lasts until 5pm every day and then because I'm tired/busy/fed up it all falls down. So I've set myself a 'willpower alarm' on my phone, reminding me of my goals, hoping that will help me reset my brain at that time of day and stick to the plan. Happy Monday everyone 😁

I'm sure your 5k a day will have helped loads loli, I don't think after being so good for so long that you even strayed too far into bad behaviour. So the redundancy will be soon? How you feeling about it now, can you take a break or will you need to job hunt straight away? I'm at a stage where if my job went I think I'd nearly just sit on my arse if I could afford it! Shocking lazy lump me😉
Glad you're back jonty, take it 1 day at a time. Make sure you eat enough during the day that you're not stupidly hungry when you get home - that's where danger lies. Planning is key and with 10 days to the holidays you can absolutely make a difference.
My scales is back up the .4 but as discussed last week flux sucks but is only a number. I went on holidays on the 9th at 11.7.4, was 12.0.8 on the 16th, am 11.11.6 today. I caught a reflection of myself in shop windows yesterday and I could have cried. But it is what it is, I'll have to just keep going. Wishing us all an on track week aheas

Hi! I've been lurking on your thread since January when I started on MFP to get a grip of my tightening waist band. Thanks in part to your inspiration and some gritted teeth and will power I've got down from 88.4kgs to 74.8 just before Easter (sorry I have foreign scales but I think I've hit the two stone mark!). I'm aiming for 68 kilos which is just under 11stone I think. I'm 5ft 6.
I'm finally joining the thread properly (if you'll have me) as the last couple of weeks have been a disastrous mix of Easter holiday pub lunches and a child free and boozy trip away for a wedding. Plenty of compliments at the wedding about my slimmer self but after steady weekly losses since Jan I've gained a kilo and a bit in wine and Easter eggs...
I need to get back on the wagon so would be grateful for any words of encouragement or kicks in the rear! Thank you.

Welcome nightgarden that's a fantastic loss - have you got a good plan to help you get back on track?
Not it's really hard when you've slipped back a bit - chin up, you'll get there, and so will I! I've stuck to Plan all day, despite a bad headache and some crappy news - our childminder has handed in her notice. She only has to give a month, and we're away on hols for a week of it, which means less than three weeks to find him somewhere else 😡

Oh that's such a pain jonty, childcare is a total headache! You have my sympathy. I'm honestly just taking it a day or even an hour at a time - I can't lose my sh*t anymore, I'm bored with myself. First alcohol free week in about 2 years, I'll just keep doing my best. I think if I could ditch the drink for the next few weeks, I'll see a massive difference.
You're very welcome in

gave, not have ...f* sake

Thank you for your welcomes. I think I 'just' need to get back into the swing if it. This is the first time I've ever really stuck to any kind of diet and am finding it easier than previous dalliances with slimming world /ww as I've seen results pretty fast and am eating same as DH DSs just smaller portions and not using oil, butter so much cheese etc. I've stopped buying crap and having booze in the house which makes things easier and have weighed everything but haven't felt too deprived. I'm sure it's not orthodox but I have been saving 183 cals for a packet of Maltese R's most nights! Been working on 1350 but not really counting veg. Last couple of weeks have been hard as so much guesstimating when eating out and free flowing booze at wedding!

I really need to sort out some exercise too. At the moment I don't do anything beyond running after DCs....

Welcome In! Jonty shit news about the childminder. Are good ones hard to find around you? Not I bet your image of yourself is very different from how others see you.
Well I'm maintaining at 11.6, I can't complain. That running definitely helped.
I'm looking to walking away from my job. Not the people, but the last couple of years have been tough. Plan is to take the summer off then look in the autumn. How lush does that sound?
Just been to Zumba Strong then had a mountain of stir fry veg and quorn. The joys of DH on afternoons. Only thing is I'm now watching Masterchef which isn't helpful!!

Wow - what a lot of news! I've been away for the weekend - plenty of good food & good wine. And the scales certainly don't lie - back up to 11 13.75 this morning, the shame. Back up there with you not . Still, need to take back control. Have been v good today, not yet had a moment to log my food in, but def sub 1500. Haven't yet had any wine. Am feeling the pull to the fridge, but know if I break the habit I'll feel much better for it, and hopefully sleep better too (insomnia v bad at the mo). Not - I'll keep you company & see if I can quit the booze too.

Welcome In - nice to have you join us! Sorry about the childminder Jonty. How v frustrating. Great job maintaining Loli, and the Zumba. How are you doing skeleton? Be strong. And a big smile and a wave to Daw, Sesame, Sugar. Hope to "see" you all soon ?

Hi Loli good job on the maintaining, exercise always seems to help you stay on the straight and narrow somehow.
Hi Bath sounds like a lovely week away, fully enjoyed, and good steps to getting back on track already.
I'm down 0.75lbs today to 10.13, so that's good, and I've done a full meal plan for today with lots of nice food, that comes in at exactly 1200. I've also got quite a bit to do this evening so that will keep me away from the fridge!
B - avo and egg on toast, 2 coffees
L - cold roast chicken and homemade coleslaw with only a tiny bit of dressing
D - pasta with chicken, peppers and mushrooms in a tomato and mascarpone sauce
S - pot of raspberries
Drinking lots of water at the moment, which should really help - yesterday I got a big glass from the work kitchen soon as I got in, then just kept filling it up all day, I think setting myself up to succeed straight away like that is key.
Have a good Tuesday all!

Ooh lots of lovely updates, love it! Weighed in at 11.10.6 this morning, delighted. Did a 30 minute run this morning despite feeling sht, really helped wake me up so it was worth it. Nice to have company on the wagon bath*, I've a friend over tomorrow night and I'm planning fizzy & cordial, company on Thursday too. But during the week I'd be aiming to stick to 2-3 glasses of wine so that's all I'm not having iyswim?
Long weekend coming up here, looking forward to getting lots of activity in and having a great time.

Your menu sounds delicious Jonty, and a loss too. Plus you have reminded me about drinking loads of water - thanks!

And 1lb down for you as well not - whoo hoo. Impressed by your run too, esp when you could have so easily have not gone. Keep it up.

Well, I managed last night without wine, huge achievement, which means I can do the same tonight . Just wolfed down yummy shop bought salads. Thought each was 160 cals, so had 2, greedy pig that I am. Just realised that was per 100g, and the pot was 180g. Oh no! But DH out this eve, so I can claw-back by having salmon & veggies for dinner. Solved.

Oh - and down 2.75 to 11st 11 today. It's only due to water and bloat, but still a good start.

That's a nice drop bath, v encouraging. I'd fallen into the habit of a glass or 2 most nights, more on weekends. I have to be honest about it, it's certainly hiddered my weight loss and being truthful about that was hard (I loves my 🍷) So if I can avoid it for a few weeks, I think I might get into the long elusive 10'stone'something bracket.
Have to say I'm feeling saintly😇 I'm doing designated driver this weekend when we go out with friends for dinner - if I don't drive we can't go to this particular restaurant so that's encouraging

I'm just joining as I really need a bit more accountability.

On the lines that I need praise just as much as my DC do, please do sign me up as your friend (same username).

I'm particularly aiming to do more cycling and swimming (and walking) and also to blooming well complete my food diary (hoping that my calories will be under total every day is a bit of a pipe dream at the moment).