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.

Cross posted with you Rachey.
Hope you find an outfit you feel comfortable in. could You just wear some gym stuff?
You might feel down because of the diet. Like Sol says just keep drinking loads. That’s how I was feeling this week too. I’m amazed that you had the energy to exercise as well.

Enjoy sports day.

Day 2 done!!!

Have not given in to anything.........I was so tempted to eat the scraps of fish cake of dcs plate, but I resisted. God I'm still hungry

Be back soon ........

It's taking all my will power not to have a ice cream.

I've taken the boys to the park and lido, packed up my grapefruit and egg for breakfast then I have my fruit in a rubber wear for lunch while the boys have chips

Omg I have just weighed myself in boots. How can I have put 11lbs on in 8 weeks???

I'm a going to be so focused even though it's going to kill me on Sunday with ds1 birthday party

Hope your all having a great day

Morning!

Well done for sticking to it Rachey, that 11lbs will be gone in no time. I have to stop having ice pops too, it's just so feckin hot here.

Green would you like to come over and declutter my house? You sound like you're so organised. You've inspired me to get back in to throwing away a black bag full of stuff per week.

My diet went to shit yesterday and I had a takeaway with the kids. And wine. We haven't had one in ages, it was gorgeous, but back to healthy eating now. So boring.

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

Oh dear.....I did so well at my bds1 party didn't eat a thing then it got to 7 then I picked..... why I why do I do this?

Don't be too hard on yourself Rachey, what did you eat? Can you just get back on plan today? A wobble doesn't mean the end of all your hard work.

I went to the party on Saturday night in a shirtdress from H&M, I left it open with a black vest top and fitted black trousers, oh and massive pair of black stilettos - I felt I looked good, I was super groomed and the whole experience was much better than I thought it would be. I may be fat but I was comfortable and looked smart.

sol glad you had a great time. You deserve to feel amazing (as you are)

I am back on track today, I ate 1 slice quince, 1 small slither of pizza and 2 sausage rolls. And 4 gin and slim lines

green and pom how are you getting on?

Oh a ps never throwing a party again. Dj didn't turn up. thank god for Spotify, my sister and a last minute bouncy castle

Oh no Rachey, that's awful about the dj. Was he in touch at all? You didn't go too overboard, And a stiff drink it two is essential after a kids party.

I'm on 30 points per day this week as we have a few playdates and meet ups organised and I don't want to have to bring special food with me. I'll stay on track though.

Oh my God. I'm so hungry. I could eat rings around myself. I had rice with my dinner for the first time in weeks and I think the carbs got me.

I'm having a cup of soup and a cup of tea to distract me.

sol I had chicken and carrots......I nearly ate my plate

Flippin sunshine, pimms and pizza has led to a 1lb gain !

Well done on you 4lbs and the decluttering Green

Sorry about your weight gain Rachey it's so easy done, some of it is probably carb weight. Also done't sound like you ate much at the party. DJ? I think I really need to up my game with parties !

So glad the part went well Sol Outfit sounds fab, good luck with 30 points.

I need a miracle, 6 weeks until hols.

Happy birthday week to all the DC. I really need to get organised. Off for a run now (so pleased it's cooler).
I think I've kept running as it literally took me about 2 years to get up to running 5 km and I couldn't bare starting from the beginning again ! I think Im profs though that is more about food than exercise (sadly).

I hear ya Rachey. It's so hard to be hungry, but it's misery to be fat.

Pom you are a total inspiration with your running. You're right about the food having a bigger impact than weight. And as I get older the harder it is to lose the extra stonespounds.

I didn't eat the bag of crisps last night and woke up 4lbs heavier. I think I need to bite the bullet and buy a new scales. Fewer carbs today and I didn't struggle at all.

Also, what the hell are ice pops made of? I've eaten quite a few the last few days and considering my weight gain I'm starting to believe they're made of lard 🙁

Had my 45 points that were supposed to be for the weekend last night. Well, I have 2 left. I'm so cross at myself, but I was starving and DH made nachos. I'm paying for it now though, I had heartburn all night.

I hope everyone has a good day!

Oh no sol heartburn is hell. But nachos are sooooo good. It's good that your still pointing them though. Can you do low points for the rest of the week? To make up for it?

pom that 1lb can be easily rectified. ds1 loves music so asked for a dj, he did us a favour as Spotify and the bouncy castle worked a treat. I'm not doing it again though

green how are things going?

I forget your dc2 have similar birthdays to my dc1 what do you have planned?

I went to my first spin class in 2 weeks last night and I'm so glad I did. Burnt over 600 cals, I really went for it.

I weighed myself and I'm 10st 7.5 not the greatest loss but in a week that's not too bad. I have my hen party a week from Saturday so I'm going to do jd monday - Friday to help with bloat. I have the football and a birthday party this weekend so I won't be dieting and today it's ds1 5th birthday so pizzas while the football is on

I'm starving. Weight not budging. I could eat some nachos

Hope your DS has a great day rachey. And well done on spin and weight loss.

I have just eaten everything in sight whoops

I've been really bad today. tomorrow I'm going back on jd tomorrow

Hope your all ok? Xx

Evening everyone. Dieting just isn’t going well. I feel like I just need to get through the next week or so and then take time to focus properly on it.
Still trying to declutter! My friend took all the toddler stuff today. She has toddler twins. Very sweet but I’m glad I’m out of that sage now. Don’t know how she copes so well.
Then I sorted out lots of paper work too. Lots in the recycling bin to go tomorrow. The rest I will take to work and shred.
I’m just going to focus on the main areas of concern each week.
Everything has just built up for two years.

Shame about the party dj Rachey.Glad you sorted it. Did he have a good birthday? He’s a week older than DD2, her party is Sunday.
Local soft play. I just need to make food and sort the sweet cones. Hopefully the food will be delivered tomorrow so I don’t have to go to shops. I hate doing parties. Much easier as they get older and invite less people.

Glad your party wasn’t as bad as expected Sol. Your outfit sounds lovely. How are the school holidays going? I can’t wait till mine break up next Friday.

You’re so good with the running Pom. Maybe the gain is just because of the hot weather and not drinking enough water? It’s only small.

Dieting is going crap here. DS2 can't cope with the heat and isn't sleeping, it's been almost midnight before he drops off every night this week. I'm exhausted, he's exhausted and we're all grumpy.

Green you sound like you are really motivated to get your house organised. It will be great when it's all sorted. I'm like you and so glad I'm out of the toddler stage, they're just so insane at that age.

How's everyone getting on in this heat? It's so heavy here, the heat is crushing, what I wouldn't give for a breeze.

I’m determined to sort the house out sol. It’s an embarrassment.

Hating the weather. It didn’t seem as bad last week but it’s really hot today. I’ve burnt all the weeds on the drive.
There’s no breeze here, it’s just not acceptable in the north!

I'm loving your Northern outrage Green, I'm imagining you sounding like Jon Snow from Game of Thrones . It's raining very lightly here this morning and everyone who is out walking in it looks so happy. It's like the lack of moisture in the air had dried out our souls, Irish people need the odd rain shower every now and again.

Hoping for a better day diet wise. I am also very happy it's the last day of the world cup, I'm so over football.

Just a quick one to say I'm going against the grain and say I bloody love this weather

I know the tubes and trains are a hot sweaty mess but it's still not enough to destroy my happiness the sun is causing.

On another note dieting is going awful, I just haven't got the determination to drop below 10 stone at the moment. I have 12 weeks till my wedding maybe I could really try something extreme before then?

Morning everyone,

Did everyone have a good weekend?

green how was dd's birthday?

sol and pom your dcs have birthdays soon aswell?

Had a booze and food day yesterday although I did burn over 600 cals at spin class.

I have my hen do on Saturday, found out they are dressing me in a wedding dress I don't have to wear it all day. I'm going to a festival so I'm treating myself to a stay tan and getting my hair styled.

I have also brought myself a outfit but it's very young and risky so not sure I can "pull it off"

Also that gorgeous leather jacket has reduced dramatically in the sale. If size 10 is still available at the end of the week I'm going to treat myself

You should definitely get the jacket Rachey, The fact it's reduced is a sign from the universe that you should have it Your Hen party sounds fab, although the wedding dress might hamper your fun at the festival, how will you fit in a portaloo if it's a big dress??

I bought a new scales. My old one way waaaay off. I'm 16 stone . You know when people say they have a moment when they realise their weight has gotten of control? This is mine. I weigh 4lbs less than my 6 foot 5 cousin. So I'm on JD and will be until I'm 3 stone lighter. I'm so embarrassed. How did I not see how out of control it was all getting?