Losing a stone and keeping it off

[Egrette]

Almost every Monday I start another diet and after a few days I pack it in. I need to lose a stone; not a huge amount, but it makes me miserable. I have tried most diets going over the years.

I'm not on here for diet and exercise advice; I know what to do (and have had successes in the past), but the regimes that I have tried so far are not sustainable for my lifestyle.

Today I am starting the No S Diet. No Snacks, No Sweets, No Seconds (other than on days that start with an S). There are a couple of provisos: you can include Special days (birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries and the like) but you can't have free reign on any of these S days, otherwise you can undo all the gains (i.e. losses) that you make.

I have too many things going on in my life to starve myself or limit certain food groups, so I'm hoping a more sensible approach will work.

I'd rather lose a pound per week permanently than keep losing and gaining the same few pounds.

This thread is to make me accountable, fess up if I have a bad day, and post any losses.

Everyone is welcome to join me for mutual support .

MummyBear, that's great!

Two pounds lost, so six altogether .

Clothes are definitely feeling looser. I took some measurements a few weeks ago, and I will re-do them in a couple of weeks.

What seems to be working for me is cutting out alcohol and sugar, no snacking and sensible portion sizes.

Hmm not such a good week this week. Lost half a pound but have been cheating a bit. I'm trying to work on getting more sleep that makes things easier for me.

Cherrypi, every loss is a good loss . Things are a lot easier when you are taking care of yourself and not over-tired or stressed.

Here's hoping you have a good week .

Went out for lunch today, fancied omelette and chips but went for a baked potato and am feeling so smug cos the girls l was with both had dessert and l didn't. Looked bloody lush though! 6 weeks til my friend's wedding l have to lose a stone!!!

Well done for resisting temptation. You can do it Fishfinger.

Thank you xx

Another personal achievement for me today - got given a box of fresh cream cakes (my absolute fave!!), but took them home and didn't eat any of them! This weight ain't gonna shift itself😉

Excellent Fishfinger!

Not such a good week last week so I am not getting on the scales until later in the month.

I've had a couple of events with far too much wine and grazing on snacks and treats.

Well, it's a new week, starting from now, and I am back on track at least.

Having looked at the threads on here about grooming, I've made an effort today with hair and nails, and worn some cropped beige chinos and a navy tunic, which at least make me look less wobbly.