Ist May - Big fat fresh start anyone?

[Gemi33]

So over the last few months I have been messing around trying to lose weight and getting nowhere - I am actually heavier than ever. As some of you may have seen from another thread I thought that trying something different might help so I went to my first slimming world class yesterday - unfortunately I was not impressed and I don't think it's for me. So I am using a brand new month to motivate me and spending today planning are more positive May and my meals this week. Anyone else out there also struggling but feeling positive about the new month?

xxx

I'm going to give the military 3 day diet a go tomorrow, I used to do it years ago pre kids and would lose around 5-7lbs, it's like a fast and only 3 days.
I think the older we get the harder it becomes and o like all the food on the diet bar ice cream but can replace that with plain or frozen yogurt.
I think using weights is the way to go with workouts, although I'm in agony I feel more tonned and my posture is improving

Ellie - that sounds scary to me 😂

I know I'm not classed as 'old' but I do remember a time when the weight just fell off me in my early 20's but since having my DS (late 20's) I do find it so much harder!! I don't think its age I think it's having kids!! Just been out for a friends birthday and they had free refills on prosecco.. how could I refuse? The only bad thing of the night so not done too bad :) definitely not expecting a loss this week haha 😂

Designer - people can do the fasting for two days a week, I just like to throw one on every now and then when I can manage it. It's good for a kick-start if things are slow to progress. Also it's boring but drinking lots of fluids helps. I like tea and squash can't do plain water!!

Ellie - are you going to start the military thing today? What do you have to do?

Lu - free refills of prosecco, I would! So hard to resist stuff like that!

Hi, late to this but hope I can join.

I am so fed up with myself. I have worked it out and the last time I was a weight I was happy with (9.5) was in 2012. Since then I have put weight on - various excuses - new job, moving house, holiday, Christmas, and have consistently fluctuated between 10 and 11 stone, mostly closer to 11 stone. I am 5'5. I have been stuck in a cycle of doing really well, perhaps losing about 7-10lb, then something happens to derail it all and I am back up to heavier than when I started.

Most recently in the past year my job has meant a lot of trips both overseas and in the UK and I have got used to treating those trips as cheat days when I actually just pig out disgustingly, then I find it hard to get on track when I get back. Am determined not to do this any more. I am also awful at 'giving myself a day off' when my period comes - they are heavy and painful and I tell myself I'm 'allowed'.

Most scarily though, I looked at the BHF advice on waist size.

www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/preventing-heart-disease/managing-your-weight

My waist is 100cm/39.5 inches! So in the severe range. After having babies my tummy is definitely the main problem, it is huge. I could easily pass for 5 months pregnant if I don't hold it in.

I have a wardrobe full of dresses and tops that are too small that I would love to wear, I am so tired of feeling fed up of how I look and not wanting to see myself in the mirror.

I'm doing 1300 calories a day, I started on Monday. Just doing waist measurements for now so not sure of starting weight but I reckon about 10.10. Goal is 9.7 and waist measurement of 32 inches.

First hurdle will be next Wednesday when I will be in London for the day for work with a very early start and late finish. Going to aim for 1800/2000 calories so I'm not starving but not messing up the previous 9 days!

ps username is a Paul McKenna trick i read, he said if you are craving food then imagine the food you want mixed up with the most disgusting food you can think of and your craving will lessen!

Welcome chocolate never too late to join!
design starting today, breakfast is 1/2 grapefruit 1 toast and peanut butter, google 3 day military diet and the plan will come up (I can't link)
It's tough but with the weather being so hot I'm not feeling as hungry and it's 3 meals so not too bad.

Star, might try the fasting. Had no cars yesterday til dinner and had a tiny amount then. It was doable but not sure I cld do it everyday .
Welcome Chocolate! Never too late to start. Good luck....I'm personally at a plateau at the moment and trying to kickstart things again !
Ellie, that military diet sounds like a boot camp. ... what doe's it involve ?
Oh Lou, I love love love prosecco, definitely couldn't resist....why would you ? 😂

Cars=carbs

Hi chocolate & welcome! Lots of support here. Good days & bad days shared, and having support here definitely helps keep the focus - it has for me anyway!

militarydiet.co/

See if this works

Thanks for the Link Ellie, will check it out later cos I'm running out now

Quite a few people on my other diet thread have just done the egg fast, that might be worth looking at too?

I don't have anything to report, my weight has stayed the same the last few days. Knew it would slow down

Hi! Mind if I jump in? I've been lurking on this thread for a couple of weeks.

I started my new healthy eating and diet regime 3 weeks ago tomorrow. I've logging calories in MFP and being working out on my 2 in1 exercise bike/cross trainer thingy as well as doing some strength training. I was 14st 3lbs when I started, now 13st 10. I'm 5ft6.5 so have quite a bit to go until I'm at a healthy weight range.

My reason for jumping in is my weight loss has slowed. 6lbs of that weight loss was in the first 2 weeks but this week I've only lost a lb. Feeling a bit disheartened and losing my motivation. I've started to fill my 1200 calorie allowance with sugary foods (think flapjacks and cereal bars and diet coke) so need some support to get back on it properly (think lean meat and veg). I feel like I will never shift this weight!!

Welcome crush you've gone into a lower stone bracket which is more than me and I've been doing this 3 weeks
Maybe you could up your calorie intake to 1400 for 2-3 days as for your height & weight 1200 is low and bloody hard to stick to I tried sticking to 1200 and fail every time I do by eating around 1600! I'm much shorter at 5ft 3 and stick to 1360 per day.

Welcome chocolate and crush

Designer a fast day may be the way to kickstart the weight loss again.

Lu agree with star it could be the time of the month. I find my weight is all over the place in the few days before and the first few days of my period.

Ellie just thinking about your workout is tiring. Well done you for doing it.

star congrats on your lb, every one lost is another step towards your final goal.

Beyond at least you haven't put any on.

My c25k has been a no go this week. I've done long day, sleep, half day, long day, sleep, half day so haven't had the time/energy to run, especially as wk4 seems a bit of a jump from wk3. I plan to do another wk3 run tomorrow and then pick up wk4 next week when I'm off. On the bright side I had to go to Next which is outside town on the retail park so I walked there from town then walked from Next to home as it's quicker than going back into town and getting a bus.

Food wise I'm still eating 3 meals with just the occasional piece of fruit inbetween.

Welcome Crush! Sounds like you're doing very well.
Beyond, you've done so well all along, keep it up !
Yes, Panda might try the fasting alright !
Ellie, looked at the military one...not sure I'd cope without the snacks but I'm sure it wld be great kickstart.
I'm being extra good this week and have no weekend as so it shouldn't sabotage my efforts ( hoping)... and I'm walking like a maniac....poor dog doesn't know what's hit him
Must investigate the egg fast too.... never heard of half these plans....that's why I love this thread

#weekend plans

Day 1 military done, not hungry at all and not even tempted by dd's sausage sandwich!

I'm going to try my dumbbell workout once girls in bed, it's cooling down a bit now, then again a cuppa in the garden is tempting too

This isn't weight loss related but just want your opinions on how to dress toddler for bed in this hot weather?? My son is 15m and his bedroom is currently 26!! I've just put him down in his short sleeved vest and I'm waiting for him to fall asleep and I was gonna cover his legs with a cotton muslin, just so he doesn't get to chilly in the night when it cools down!! What are your experiences??

Last year we moved him into the back bedroom in his travel cot but that's not gonna work this time as he doesn't really fit in it anymore 🙈 Lol

I know there's probably another thread for this so sorry in advance x

Workout followed by a cup of tea in the garden

Lu - I had summer weight sleeping bags which were good, with just a nappy on underneath, no vest.

Also used a cotton cellular blanket, folded down to waist level and tucked in the sides. Usually put them in a popper vest for that so their top half had something on.

He normally has sleeping bags but I just havnt had chance to get him a thinner one!! I'll order one tonight so should be good for the summer :)

panda workout done, currently in garden with cuppa and ''tis bliss

lub my 20 month old is just in nappy and vest too, she sleeps in our bed now that is a whole another thread

Ellie feels so good when you've finished once you've got past the I'm going to die feeling

Good morning all! I love a Saturday when I can laze in bed til about 9..... no where to rush to today thankfully!
Anyone got any plans for the weekend?
I've no plans, which is good for my diet but I belive it's a bank holiday and half term in the UK. Our bank holiday is next weekend and we've no half term as school finishes for the summer on June 23rd.
A quick question. I'm finding it very hard to find nice ( reasonably priced) casual tops any where. I've tried the usual...next, Debenham, oasis, mands, gap,....any ideas for me? Literally finding it impossible!