Small amount to lose but want support?

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Just weighed in after a couple of short breaks. I was allowing myself to eat / drink what I wanted and knew it would result in a gain which is fine but just feel I need to get straight on to losing it.

I am 5ft 5, 43 years old and this morning weigh 10st 4.6lbs. I want to lost at least half a stone, ideally 9lbs.

I know there are obviously lots of other threads available but often people have longer term goals on them. I started a "less than a stone" thread before and it was quite busy so thought I'd give it a go again

CeCe Welcome. You gave birth in November, go easy on yourself!

Thanks jelly I will be joining you a a tipple tonight and maybe a bit of eurovsion later!

bold fail, I'm too giddy!

prosecco is medicinal if watching eurovision...i am a doctor..you can trust me and i know this stuff

Good, good. Thanks Doc!

Thanks but after 2 babies in 2.5 yrs I am totally sick of being fat 😀.

Wow cece that's an achievement, congratulations! Try the S diet, it's quite easy to follow and will get you there without losing any energy that you need with your busy life. nosdiet.com

Well I was out for dinner tonight avec famille and they chose a burger restaurant. Really not my thing but turned out to be great. I had my first glass of chilled white wine for the week and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had a chicken burger(breast with peri sauce) with sweet potato fries, but found I couldn't eat the bun! I'm not a big fan of bread with chips anyway. Had another glass of wine at home and just about to have a cup of camomile before bed. Hadn't had anything to eat apart from brunch at 11 of 2 poached eggs with mushrooms so I hope I got away with it!

Well done Giddy, that is a fantastic result, and amazing you achieved it by making those simple adjustments. Here's hoping the same works for me!
Had a good day and managed to include 2 glasses of prosecco without maxing out on MFP.
This evening I took myself off for a lovely long hot bath to physically remove myself from temptation (=the kitchen) and it actually worked! I used to read such advice and roll my eyes...

Made Bircher muesli this morning, delicious - I can't believe I've not made it before. I omitted juice (soaked oats in water) and any form of sweetener and it was plenty sweet enough with the apple and a few dried cranberries and raisins. And a dollop of natural yoghurt.

I know bumble it's so delicious. I make it with skimmed milk. It's worth grating an apple isn't it?

I just had a poached egg on half a sliced avocado plus wilted spinach and half a slice of granary bread. It was delish but my DH laughed and asked if I was going to post a pic of it on intsagram!! (I don't have instagram btw.) This is as close as I get to food boasting lol!

SO after a few days of plateau I have weighed in this morning at 55.8kg !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot express how happy I am

Yesterday I did my third Parkrun and I really noticed the difference, I am definitely getting fitter. I ran half of it without stopping to walk and I really pushed myself in the last half kilometre and my body did as it was told and I managed to shave 30 second off my best time.

I'm also having far fewer injuries and issues in the days after running, which is amazing.

Wow painting well done !! What loss is that? A plateau can be hard to push through but you did it.

Thanks Giddy! I think the 5k did it tbh.

I was stuck on 66.2 so lost 0.4kg, I started at 69kg on this thread so a loss of 3.2kg so far in about a month. Onwards and upwards downwards!

Well done on the losses everyone.!
Planning to weigh myself tomorrow morning if I can remember to. It's early days for me (week 1) so even a tiny loss will keep me happy. I've felt hungry a lot this week so I'm hoping that means there's been at least the odd daily deficit.

@Giddy it is soooo worth grating an apple!! :D
I'm hoping to prepare some tonight to bring to work with me, was thinking of storing the grated apple separately with a squeeze of lemon juice to stop it browning, and 'assembling' it in the morning (i.e. mixing it all together..). Do you think that'll work or am I over complicating it and can I just make it up tonight ready to go?

Did 90min tough yoga class this am so between that and the Bircher muesli I am feeling very virtuous. And exhausted!

@Painting well done on your run time, 30secs reduction is fab! I'm the same starting weight as you so you're now my role model/target! If I could lose 3+kg in a month I'd be very very happy and motivated. Longer term aim is August summer holiday, (beachy sporty holiday), long way to go so I need as much motivation as possible.

Wow painting well done! I think you made a typo though as I've done the maths and it comes out at 65.8 not 55.8! Wishful thinking maybe? Glad the running is going well.

We just got back from a weekend away. Don't know what the damage is yet but I'm going for a run later and fasting tomorrow so hope there's still a loss overall when I weigh on Tuesday or Wednesday.

That's what I thought fitbit , over 10kg in a week!! Ha ha.

Bumble I'd make it the night before with the apple in it, if it's too much faff it will be a habit that won't last. See how it is, I should think you'll need less liquid as the apple will have time to soak into the oats overnight.

Bloody hell, I'll learn to proof-read one day. Of course it's 65.8kg §hides§

Also I was inspired to make Bircher for tomorrow's breakfast, I just made it and put in the fridge. One less thing to worry about in the morning!

67kg!
Very happy with that, even alllowibg for some of last week's (69kg) being hormonal/water retention.
7kg to go...

So I joined this group about 4 weeks ago and in that time I've gained weight and now back to where I started 9st 13 1/2lbs.

I know what the problem is. My diet. Normally I'd run 12 miles for the week, Ashtanga Yoga 3 or 4 times a week. Spin once a week dance fitness once a week. Last I did yoga and dance fitness. Managed to go up and down to that starting weight.

So I get it. I can't exercise and get away with eating the same it is doing nothing. So I have bought a ton of veg and salad to eat with my fish and lean meats, rather than rice with everything.

I too make my own Bircher and I made that early yesterday for today. I will keep you posted and let you know how this additional regime goes.

Good luck Buck3t, I've reluctantly had to come to the same conclusion, exercise alone isn't enough to reduce weight...

@Giddy followed your sensible advice and made Bircher up last night (ready to eat so no prep this morning). It wa perfect this morning. I added a tsp of lemon juice to the apple once I'd grated it but might not even need that.