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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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Anyone starting a new diet tomorrow 21/1?

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MrsMummyBx · 20/01/2019 23:00

Anyone starting a new diet tomorrow? Want to be diet buddies? Im 14st7lb my heaviest ever at 5ft4. Need some motivation and willpower. Going to be doing meal substitution with shakes twice a day to kickstart my diet. Was meant to start early in January but it didn’t happen and I’ve slipped. Will be doing My Fitness Pal too.

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TinselAndKnickers · 14/04/2019 14:04

Well I am back! Got home into my own bed at 7:30am Having today off as I am absolutely knackered but back on the wagon with 2 gym classes tomorrow reckless was right - fooooooking freezing!!! I'm also a bit of an insomniac so I know how that feels.

Boggle your booze restriction sounds absolutely fantastic!! Well done you - see how far you have come in a few short weeks when we had all but given up

MummyB sorry about the horrible journey!! I get travel sick sometimes and Id be a mess. My belly is also flabby as you described and I hate it!! The hardest part to shift.

My legs like to go slim first then my face then arms then finaaaalllly belly if I'm lucky!

YouBoggleMyMind · 14/04/2019 14:59

Welcome back Tinsel

I've just done some more baking, more cupcakes, will post a photo later when they're iced.

Thank you, I feel good. Did get questioned by my DB but just said I was cutting down on my drinking. No more was said. It's annoying cos everyone knows I like a drink, makes it harder.

TinselAndKnickers · 14/04/2019 15:08

I know how you feel! I love a gin and lemonade or fruity cider and it's so hard to resist! I hate just having one or two

My cat is annoyed that she stayed here with my mum all week.. so she's snuggled up to her and is staring at me trying to make me jealous

Anyone starting a new diet tomorrow 21/1?

YouBoggleMyMind · 14/04/2019 18:07

Here we go! Messy as but hopefully delicious with a coffee late!

Handsoffmysweets · 14/04/2019 20:42

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recklessgran · 14/04/2019 20:55

Lovely day with DD's. Went to posh garden centre and had afternoon tea. [I only had 4 triangles of sandwiches and 3 crisps.] Polishes halo.
Said halo tarnished by big roast beef dinner and remains of yesterday's raspberry roulade this evening. Will have to be a fast day tomorrow to make up for all my recent nonsense.
DD5 has gone home but DD3 still here. She is visiting DD2 tomorrow as they are all cooking up a plan for DD1's birthday in a fortnight. It's about to get expensive here as 4 of the 5 have their birthdays within a five week window between the end of April and beginning of June. DD2 is 40 this year so that, apparently, is an excuse for a whole family weekend away. I love all this stuff and the way they scheme to make things lovely for each other.
Hope everyone's O.K. this evening.
Love Mr. Cat @Tinsel. I have a big ginger tom but he's only affectionate on his own terms - like most men actually!! Ha! Ha! Ha!

justilou1 · 14/04/2019 22:10

Thanks for the welcome! Keto is something I do for medical reasons. My neurologist put me into it for my migraines and it actually works. It’s a medical version of keto, not a Pinterest one. There are lots of veggies. The first three days are hell, but it’s okay after that. It’s definitely not an “all you can eat bacon” kinda diet. It’s the intermittent fasting part that promotes the weight loss though.

YouBoggleMyMind · 15/04/2019 16:41

I ate bread and cheese for lunch... oops!

TinselAndKnickers · 15/04/2019 16:58

That's so lovely reckless you've always got loads on with your family! I love it.

Keto must be hard.

boggle what you like! I've had a half tracked day, still eating good food but not weighing it today as it's my first day back on the wagon. Cajun sausage brown pasta with lots of veggies tonight.

Two gym classes tonight 😱 wish me luck and hope I don't crash out!

YouBoggleMyMind · 15/04/2019 17:40

Today has not been good... sigh.

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recklessgran · 15/04/2019 19:20

Good evening all. Soup for lunch and Tuscan sausage penne [M&S ready meal thingy] with salad for dinner tonight. DD3 still here but going home in the morning I think. I am out tonight at my g/f's - it is 2 years this week since her DH died very suddenly and also his birthday week so not a good time for her. Will give extra hugs.
I have been to docs and have new drug to try for my arthritis pain - hoping I won't get the weight gain side effect!
@Tinsel enjoy your classes and @YouBoggle sorry for the crap day although bread and cheese isn't bad in my opinion!

TinselAndKnickers · 15/04/2019 21:26

That is so sweet reckless thinking of your friend Good on you for getting new drugs to try and fingers crossed you don't get any nasty side effects.

Boggle you know what that means.. back on it tomorrow!!!

Two classes done and dusted, nice relaxing bath is now running and I might even have a cup of tea with some biscuits 941 calories burnt today wooohooo!

YouBoggleMyMind · 15/04/2019 23:11

Yes. Must do better tomorrow. Too many calories eaten today.

TinselAndKnickers · 15/04/2019 23:50

It's okay you're doing well. You've got this!

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recklessgran · 16/04/2019 17:08

Oh crumbs! Today is a write off. I've been binge eating hot cross buns, toast, biscuits, wotsits, cheese. Jesus! I'm blaming the new tablet for that and can quiteee how weight gain would be a side effect if this is what happens. Blimey! I'm ashamed girls - already expecting a gain tomorrow before this.
PLAN; Half a tablet tonight instead of a whole one. Weigh day tomorrow and straight back on the wagon. Shit.

YouBoggleMyMind · 16/04/2019 18:03

I'm ok thanks you. Poached eggs on toast with a skinny latte for lunch in town so good so far. Dunno what we are doing for dinner but I feel pretty full still as we had a later lunch. Not expecting a loss tomorrow.

YouBoggleMyMind · 16/04/2019 23:21

How are we doing?

TinselAndKnickers · 17/04/2019 00:43

Reckless take the medicine you need!!! Don't be silly but I do understand how your appetite shoots up with new medication.

Boggle well done you for not letting it slow you down.

I haven't had a proper meal today just loads of snacks which is really bad of me.. but I have also had a long shift so I'm excused forgot it was weigh day tomorrow though, I'm scared to see what damage my holiday has done

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TinselAndKnickers · 17/04/2019 09:10

Congratulations Sweets that's fantastic.

I've braved the scales and I've gained.... 4.4lb exactly what I bloody lost. So I've undone all my hard work. So upset but must not let it do me in! Long walk today around the caves with some family I haven't seen in a while should do me some good. Followed by 3 consecutive 12 hour shifts

recklessgran · 17/04/2019 10:11

Wow, well done @Handsoff and @Tinsel I think that's a normal gain for a weeks holiday I bet it comes off quickly so don't be too down.
Right, it's a pound gain for me so 13st 3.5lbs this morning.
It is 8 weeks today until my holiday when I would like to be a stone lighter than I am now. On the face of it a stone in 2 months should be possible but as I haven't even managed a stone in the past 3 months I'm not convinced I can do it. BUT I'm going to give it a go. I have tied myself back on the wagon with a big F off rope!
Any suggestions welcome - perhaps I need to be stricter with myself when I'm out with the dd's for a start off. Also going to stop the toast habit just for this week to see if that makes a difference. Just picturing myself in my swimming costume......mmm.Not a pretty sight.

YouBoggleMyMind · 17/04/2019 10:57

A small loss of 0.6lbs since last Wednesday but a gain of 0.8lb since Friday.

Wed: 12st 5.2lbs
Thurs: 12st 4.8lbs
Fri: 12st 3.8lbs

Today: 12st 4.6lbs

Feeling a bit disappointed in myself and now going into a big food and drink weekend so another gain on the cards no doubt.

recklessgran · 17/04/2019 11:43

@YouBoggle well done - a loss is a loss in my book. You need to look at the bigger picture. You've really got your drinking under control and that is what will stand you in good stead in the long run. Fresh start today.

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