Phew what a scorcher! And that’s just the Slenderistas! Come and join us to lose 7lbs in July and become Hot Stuff

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Here is the July version of the best thread on MN

Here we support, chivvy and help to find that wagon and lose 7lbs in a month. Everyone’s welcome, new and old.

Link to the June thread

My pleasure Mali! Sorry it turned into a bit of an essay The baby steps approached helped me ditch weekday wine, sweets and carbs, and I can very honestly say that it never even crosses my mind any more to have them between Monday and Thursday. I certainly think "oooh, I could murder an ice cream" or whatever, but it's a bit like "oooh, I can't wait for my holiday next month" - I'm anticipating it but I'm in no more danger of scarfing an ice cream on a Monday than I am of dropping everything and dashing off to Spain!

(Mind you, BOOP does the latter all the time so maybe that's not such a good analogy )

As you've probably gathered, I generally exercise self-control during the week and then eat what I like on weekends, so there's no need to despair of living entirely without treats if you prefer not to

Hi, just rejoining. Back to 10st, trying to reach 9st,8lb but I'd settle for 9st,10lb.

I take the same approach quim Trained myself out of lunchtime pasties, midweek drinking (mostly!) and drinking too many spirits at the wknd. I do occasionally binge still but not as bad as before.

Bit of a binge Sunday of wine, chocolate rolls, cheese and bread. Been back on it since Monday. Also gotten back into my exercise routine thi week (bit out of it last week due to holiday but I did walk and swim whilst away so not all bad).

I really like your approach Quim. And it’s so true. The more we deny ourselves the more likely we are to binge.

My feast last night was very unusual for a Monday. Well at least recently! DH was off on a business trip at sparrow’s fart this morning and he wanted a nice dinner. So he cooked a roast. On the hottest day of the year! We had cheese and crackers left from having people over at the weekend so had them. And then DS made brownies and we had ice cream. Very bad for a Monday. But if I hadn’t indulged I probably would have just binged today anyway. And I didn’t go mad quantity-wise. Well except for the wine. And today I managed to do a 16-8 day. No breakfast, late lunch and nothing yet so far for dinner. Probably salad.

I’m doing MFP and enjoying being able to eat what I want within reason as long as I count the calories. I’ve done loads of diets where I end up in a very all or nothing frame of mind. And it doesn’t take much to end up in a nothing frame of mind!

Not so great day food wise today but I am on holiday this week so it's not the end of the world

Welcome Malibeau!

I’m going to check in & weigh in daily to keep motivated. 61.9kg today which is still 9.10 I believe.

9.7 so another lb down!

I have a non-diet Q for anyone who has been to NYC - is a city pass worth it? I want to do empire state building a few other key touristy bits, do they work and what is the best brand/option to go with?

Cider that was me last Wednesday! DH was off at 6 the next morning so we went to the pub for drinks; then got home and I made my famous heart-attack-in-a-wrap quesadillas (his death row meal); and I chilled a bottle of Champagne and got some Krispy Kreme doughnuts in as a special treat. Definitely not yer average Wednesday

Golden Sprint off to a good start. Got about 43K steps in and have eaten dust bunnies and green smoothies and drank 40000 gallons of water. That's not entirely unheard of for this time in the week, but I'm feeling pleased with myself and hoping that on my first weigh-in on Friday my extra little push towards Goldenness will be rewarded, especially as I'll keep the calories low for another two days (normally I only do two fast days on the trot if I've got plans which prevent me from doing them intermittently). It's tougher this time as I have less time, so am going out to get my steps in in the evening and getting back quite late. Less enjoyable, but at least it's a bit cooler, and makes it easier to swerve dinner. I was hula hooping in front of Netflix at 11pm last night to catch up with leesmum on the FitBit challenge!

I have a question for FitBit users. I know their calorie burn information is hopelessly inaccurate and I don't set any store by it, but I'm confused about something. If I do my steps earlier in the day, it seems to give me a higher overall calorie burn. For instance, last week:

Monday - 24,647 steps; 2,581 calories
Wednesday - 21,123 steps; 2,525 calories

That's a difference of 3.5K steps, but only 60 calories The only difference is that on the Monday I was at my desk all day then went out in the early evening, whereas on the Weds I went out in the afternoon and was finished by 5ish. Surely that shouldn't make a difference? Is this just evidence of FitBit being ridiculously bad at estimating calorie burn, do we think?

Quim I don't know for sure but I think exercise in the morning boosts your metabolism for the rest of the day so you would burn more calories doing the same amount of exercise if you did it in the morning as opposed to the evening.

Iheart I've heard that, but I'm surprised FitBit would build it into their system!

But apparently I'm wrong and they do...!

Quim - your heart attack in a wrap quesadilla sounds amazing! Please don’t tell me what is in it!

I forgot to go to spinning this morning. Was convinced it was Tuesday. But apparently it’s wednesday!

I should go for a walk instead.

That’s very interesting Quim I had no idea. Apparently I did 0 steps yesterday as I left my fitbit clipped to a skirt I had taken off and left at the Travel Lodge.

I am still eating an enormous breakfast but am hungry for the rest of the day. Perhaps it’s just nerves and worry but I cant stop eating .

My carpet cleaner went bang a few days ago, I’ve had it some years but hardly used it. My sister in law is coming later today with hers so at least I’ll have two clean rooms (my bedroom and the spare room). There isn’t much more we can do really.

It’s been 3 weeks and 1 day now and the bungalow still isn’t dry! The electrics still haven’t been checked so although I have electricity (still no gas) I’m only allowed to use small appliances and definitely not the washing machine or boiler so no hot water. I can’t wait to be able to do my own washing again.

I think I’ll be away from home at least another 3 weeks so I’m trying to content myself with the fact that I’m half way through this. It’s only a guess though it might be longer. It’s very difficult.

Some good losses and positivity on this thread at the moment. Well done everyone and I’ll be catching up and probably needing a lot of support soon. I just can’t believe how quickly the weight can go back on, I feel enormous and uncomfortable.

Paws it must be really stressful for you atm. Concentrate on taking care of yourself and worry aboutq the weightloss when you're out the other side. We'll be here when you're ready to start again.

Quim that quesadilla sounds really good even though I don't know what's in it.

In other news, I started inputting into mfp last week and I've weighed myself today. Last week I was 12st 7.9lb. This week I'm 12st 3.1lb

I have had that too in the last few days Quim, similar steps but quite different calories burned. Interesting.

That is a long time paws but at least progress is being made, however slowly, and an end is in sight.

Brilliant MissingPanda, nearly 5lbs in a week!

Nice work Missing!

I weighed in at 9.9 (61.5kg) just now, that’s one lb gone already this week.

Does anyone else treat themselves when they get to goal? I’ve had my eye on a nice piece of clothing for a while that I can’t really justify...

Hey guys! So my first weigh in (on tues) was a maintain! But its not a gain so thats a start.

@HappyGowerGirl i so treat myself with food....... (naughty i know!!!) i need to not do that and get clothes or something!

Do it Happy! I have just ordered a load of stuff from the Next sale and I really swithered between 14s and 12s so got a mix! We shall see when it all gets here.

MissingPanda - well done. Great loss. I’m using MFP too.

Paws - just keep thinking that every day your house is drying out just a bit more.

Sneaky weigh in this morning and it’s creeping down. Went up .4 of a pound over weekend which is now gone. Not great at exercising this week though. I’m also not drinking nearly enough water or eating enough protein.

My aim now is to lose a pound by Saturday.

Re treats for weigh loss there are lots of ideas on Pinterest if you search weight loss charts. I did a weight loss chart for myself (which has stagnated) just crossing off squares. While looking for that I saw lots of charts with ideas for treats. Massages, manicures, new gym gear, new outfit etc. Def no food!

Crikey Panda that's stunning! I guess after a dodgy month in June you had a lot of bloat etc. which just dropped off.

I finally took my jim jams off this morning and saw and Acceptable Quim! I was not a pretty sight on Monday. Being a scrawny apple shape, I only need to puff out a little bit before I truly start to look like a barrel. My waist actually goes out rather than in I'm chuffed with my efforts over the last three days, and cautiously optimistic for a good weigh-in tomorrow. If I've got myself back down to an acceptable weight in just one week, then in the next seven days I might actually manage to get under goal after all...

Good Work Quim

I have noticed that bloat affects me so much more now that I am slimmer, I guess that several layers of fat are pretty effective at hiding bloat!

STS 9.7 today

KOKO all!

Thanks Hairspray!

I've just remembered I had a dream last night that I accidentally ate some Pringles (I forget the circumstances) and I was devastated. This dieting lark can really get under your skin...!

Panda that's a fantastic start to the month, keep it going
I'm having a great week despite my wobble last night (wine and crisp ) but I'm not letting it spoil my week. I'm running tonight so I'll weigh in tomorrow morning and hopefully see some lbs gone.
Paws ... goodness I've just been reading back and I can't believe what you've been through recently, massive hugs from me xx
Quimmy my steps rarely match my calorie burn. I can't see a particular pattern to it either.
Keep going ladies

STS today, still 9.9 (61.5kg)