The Not So New Mums. Our kids are getting bigger. Christmas weight loss thread. (Edited by MNHQ)

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It’s been 6 years since the first New Mums thread but this year will be the one where we get skinny for Christmas!

We’ve tried pretty much every diet going and have supported each other through the good times and the bad. This will be our year, motivation is high and panic has set in.

Do you have a pic of the front of dress with the straps Rachey?

They're lovely. Was it so nice to try some on? Your figure is amazing. You look so happy in the first picture. And you definitely need a good lunch after a day trying on dresses, what a great way to spend the day.

I think my fave might be the second one, but I need to see the front.

I love the first one, you look beautiful. I also think you should not put so much pressure on yourself to lose weight, you really don't need to!

Sol - I started off doing couch to 5 k. Noone would bat an eyelid if you ran outside. I could even run for 30 seconds initially. I see all shapes, sizes, ages etc

I like the arcing one too We do need to see the front !

I didn't quite manage a fast day but came in under 1000 calls.
Is anyone on Insta?

*second one ! Not arcing !!!

Are we having a new thread title for Summer?

Sorry, I’m rubbish at posting.

Had a nice Birthday. Thanks everyone.

Sol your weekend away sounds amazing. You deserve it. Hope you have a great time on holiday too.
Your inlaws sound strange. Didn’t they try to go on your honeymoon?

Rachey you look beautiful in both dresses. I really like back on the second one (with the straps). Lovely shape on them both too.
I agree, you don’t need to lose any weight.

You’re so good with your calorie intake Pom. How do you track them?
(On paper or MFP?)
I’m on Insta, my favourite past time is looking at before and after pics!

I’m still finding everything difficult at the moment. Trying to eat healthy stuff but that’s it,
I will post properly later.

I'm not on instagram, I'm not really a social media person (or a social person at all 😂) I love a bit of Pinterest though. I just had pizza for dinner. I lost 10lbs in April and I'm happy enough to lay off the diet in the run up to my holiday.

My in-laws are indeed bonkers and yes they tried to come on our honeymoon. I'm sure I'll be able to laugh about it one day.

10lbs is fab! You are amazingly tolerant Sol they sound crackers.

Glad you had a great birthday Green
Who do you follow on insta?
Calorie wise - I just work it out in my head. Didn't manage a fast day though as went out for lunch at work today.
Will fast tomorrow instead.

That is amazing Sol.

I follow loads of random people Pom. Send me your username (is that what it’s called? !) and you can have a look.
I try to keep it separate from Facebook.

I’m eating cheese and bread now and ignoring calories.

I’ve just looked at who I follow.
It’s a mix of people from a makeup forum that I’m on.
I like plus size fashion people.
Various bloggers/you tubers.
House renovations and Scandinavian style house stuff.
Also guinea pigs and dogs.
I’ve found more local bloggers through it, so that’s been interesting.

I keep my insta separate too and don't post pics of people really (well backs of!) I post random stuff I like. I stopped following all the yummy mummy bloggers (actually only followed one but found her irritating !)

sorry you are finding things difficult still. Definitely ignore calories until you feel in right frame of mind.
Will pm you my insta name.

I liked pinterest Sol but I seem to use insta more now. Join insta !!

Thanks guys, I'm gutted I don't have any forward facing images of the second dress.

pon well done on your run, did you have a nice lunch today? What are you planning for meals on tomorrow's fast day?

green glad you had a good birthday, not long to Florida. I bet you can't wait.

sol god they sound so strange, is dh an only child? Not long till your holiday either. Well done on 10lbs that's an amazing loss.

I'm not doing so well here. I'm going to get back on to exante 2 x a day and 1 healthy meal. I will try and start tomorrow (if I don't stuff my face)

I'm having a shit time a work at the mo, have to do a full week next week I'm dreading it. And I will miss the gym

Had a great work out today though, burnt over 1100 cals. But I've eaten badly oh well I'm so upset about work my weigh is the last thing on my mind. X

Sorry work bad Rachey

Sorry work so pants. Anything you can do to improve the situation?
Great work out though !

Which dress do you prefer? They are both lovely and you'll look fab in either.

I'm aiming for fruit/ yogurt for lunch and chicken/veg tonight.

I had cake and 2 chocolate mini rolls yesterday

Which dress was your fave Rachey? Can you post a link to a similar style of dress? Sorry to hear work is crap, it's so draining when it's not going well.

Green and Pom I don't think instagram is for me. Except to be nosey about celebrities, I had a quick look and it seems complicated. I use Pinterest for interiors stuff, I don't even own a house yet, but I'm all set for when I do.

No, my DH isn't an only child, he's one of four. Two of his siblings live abroad (Canada and the UK) And the one that's still in Ireland lives in a different county to us. My in-laws would be very over involved in all their kids lives if they could be. Their hearts are in the right place but God knows where their brains are

Insta is easy Sol you don't even have to post pics, it's a great way of getting ideas fashion/home etc

Is it coincidence that two of your DH's siblings live abroad ?! How's your new job going? Do you feel happier?

I've been pretty good today although snacked a bit.
Had an apple while out shopping and a handful of grapes and a soya coffee (100 cals)
Yogurt and fruit, sprinkling of granola post run (didn't eat until 3 ish) (250)
Just having 4 squares of dark chocolate and a coffee (100)
Chicken curry tonight (300)

Sorry I'll be posting loads now I am trying to be good again !

I'm not sure sol I'm tempted by the zac Posen one just because if the back I'm going again in a few weeks I need to lay off the carbs before hand though

pom sounds like a good well balanced meal
Plan. I'm going to get back on exante on Monday. Felt weird starting it back on Friday.

I'm just at soft play with the kids I have resisted all sweets and chocolate, but I haven't been well behaved with food choices otherwise

I hope that work improves soon Rachey.
I liked both dresses. Is that the general length/shape you like best?
I hated shopping for wedding dresses, so I’m probably not the best to give advice!

I love Pinterest too Sol.
I joined Instagram 6 years ago but just got into it last year. It’s good for House/interiors stuff. Also good for stalking Celebs. I don’t post much. You should give it a try!
Do you use it Rachey?

I’ve been out for dinner tonight. (At 5pm with 2 grumpy children. My parents wanted to take me out for my Birthday) I had a weird rice dish.

I just remembered that I bought Tom Ketteridge’s (guessing at spelling) book on kindle the other week. I’ve flicked the through and it looks good. I’m going to plan some meals tomorrow and make an effort before my holiday. You have it don’t you Rachey? Anything that I should try?

DH and I are making some serious changes after our holiday. Obviously we are stuffing our faces first.

Your menu for the day sounds lovely Pom. I'll have another look at instagram and see if I can get in to it. Maybe I need to look at other peoples pages for inspiration. DH's siblings moved for career progression (UK) and one of his sisters moved to Canada with her husband for a two year contract and never came back.

The back of the dress is gorgeous Rachey,

Oh crap. I posted too soon.

The back of the dress is gorgeous Rachey and you definitely have the figure to carry off the silhouette. Are your kids in the wedding party? I love shopping for the kids outfits when we go to weddings. And you're right not to start Exante on a Friday, that would be madness. Mondays were invented so we could all start diets

Your post-holiday life overhaul sounds similar to mine Green, but yeah, we'll be eating what we want on holiday. Is the cookbook you got a healthy eating one? DH has the Lean in 15 one that he uses all the time but he's kind of stuck in a rut with it.

We're off on holiday today! I can't wait. I spent last night doing some last minute prep on myself. I had to dye my hair so the sun doesn't bleach out my greys and my feet needed a serious pedicure. All I need to do is cope for nearly 3 hours on a plane with the kids, I'm not looking forward to that bit.

Quick post to say have a fantastic holiday Sol enjoy every moment, drink the cocktails and eat the cake !

Stickers and magazines are your friend on the plane!.

Have a great time Sol. Hope the journey goes well!

I bought Tom Kerridge ‘Lose Weight for Good’

The flight was great and I went shopping today and bought loads of salad stuff and fruit, I will attempt to not gain back the 10lbs I lost.

We went for ice cream after dinner tonight and I had none (or the amazing cocktails that the ice cream parlour does), I have had lots of wine though so probably makes no difference. We went for a lovely walk with the kids too. I'm trying to be active.

Tomorrow is a day at the beach, usually I would be an anxious mess about being seen in a swimsuit.in public, now I couldn't care less. I'm not sure if it's an age thing or I'm more relaxed in a foreign country, but I'm not arsed about my cellulite hanging out tomorrow.

I hope you all had a good day!