Lose in October Be Awesome in 2020

[BustedDreams]

Hello Lovely People

There are 13 weeks/95 days until 2020. I for one want to greet it feeling my best! Feeling healthy happy and vibrant!

So following on from the previous monthly heathy eating & weight loss threads, here’s October’s. I’ve omitted goal specifics of a certain number of lbs because as we’ve seen we are losing at different rates or are just happy to maintain.

The support I’ve seen on these threads (and personally benefitted from 🙏) is awesome. I’ve not once seen any unkind or harsh posts. You’ve all been awesome 👏.

Link to Septembers Thread

Myself, I will continue to:-

• follow a Low Carb Mediterranean diet as advocated by Dr Michael Mosley. It’s great for your heart health as well as keeping blood sugars in check.
• Intermittent Fasting/IF
• Calorie Counting
• Eat Mindfully and address emotional blocks as and when they arise.
• Meal Planning
• Use a tracker such as MFP.
• Drink plenty of Water
• Mantra is I’m not on a diet, nothing is banned, I do sustainable healthy eating.

How do you intend to lose/maintain?

Any tips you’d like to share?

Come on ladies, let’s be awesome 😎

[fallfallfall]

Well busted, breakfast then no lunch. But then an ice cream cone and peanuts while waiting for supper. I’m so weak when given options....
Meanwhile my hand is unbelievably swollen and I’m having a hard time resisting the urge to remove the cast. My ankle just burns....I probably need drugs.
I’m irritable only 6,000 steps in.

[DownUdderer]

I’m so hungry today. I think TOTM is to blame. I’m tired and grumpy too!

[SunshineCake]

I had a few crisps last night then had to let the dog out and had the munchies. I had a mince pie and then I was fine. Sometimes we just need a bit more food, even when one has had salmon, loads of veg and some french fries. Having said that crisps are terrible for setting off the munchies but there's none left so all fine.

Not weighed yet as still in bed. DH went at silly o'clock so I'll be officially knackered okay. Need to keep busy while simultaneously needing to rest as my back and hip are giving me a lot of pain.

[cheesenpickles]

I did really well yesterday but then stayed up late and got snacky. Ended up eating a kind bar and some wotsits. But I kept under 50g of carbs and I'm 1lb down this morning and into the 150s. Woohoo

[BustedDreams]

I’m sure we are twins @SunshineCake ... my lower back and hips are giving me grief today.

@DownUdderer hormones are too blame! Eat what your body needs to keep feeling well.

@cheesenpickles
The Kind bars are such a delicious treat. Full of protein and fibre so not a bad choice.

[cheesenpickles]

They're fab @BustedDreams and thanks for highlighting their existence. Saved me from raiding dh's chocolate biscuits several times!

[MrsJonesAndMe]

Morning all

Sending you (((hugs))) @BustedDreams. Had a look but couldn't find your post. Hope it resolves.

I've stayed the same this week which is probably quite miraculous. Did a 16hr fast to this morning, broke it with pineapple and shortbread Going to have a jacket for lunch and McDonalds for tea

Happy Friday all!

[cheesenpickles]

I'm taking the kids to McDonalds for their dinner as a massive treat. Not sure whether to join in or just have a black coffee and eat something else when they've gone to bed though

[SunshineCake]

I looked too and can't find your post, @BustedDreams. Do I need to join GN?

I have been the same weight for four days now .

[MikeHannigansStripyShirt]

I’m on my phone so it’s hard to keep scrolling back and forth - struggling to remember who’s got what going on, but sending to the people in pain and discomfort and to the people who just need tasty treats!

I’m trying to get back on track. Just had a fried egg sandwich for lunch which was about a million points and now I’m wondering what the hell to have for tea. Dust anyone??!!
I’m freezing cold and it hasn’t stopped raining yet today: I’m blaming that for the need for hot greasy carby food.

Sending angelic thoughts your way everyone

[BustedDreams]

@MrsJonesAndMe & @SunshineCake sent pm.

[SunshineCake]

MikeHanninans...... you have had the egg now, hopefully you enjoyed it. Let it go.

Have a filling and healthier tea.

@BustedDreams have sent you 2 PMs.

I have spent most of the day making cards, walking the dog twice and picking up dd. Have made so many cards lately I am thinking of seeing if I can sell any so if anyone wants a handmade unique card, do think of me please.

[DrDiva]

Evening everyone. Sorry I am not keeping up with the thread very well. I wish everyone a peaceful weekend.

I couldn’t find a search facility in GN at all?

[Awittyusernameishardtofind]

Everyone is doing so well! Was very good today with exercise. Half hour of cardio, free weights, crunches, walk into town and back pushing the buggy..
Then had a burger for tea in the bun with salad though
Also treating myself to an options white hot chocolate which is better than my normal Friday night

[cheesenpickles]

I'm doing a barre class tomorrow and really excited. Haven't been able to get to the gym all week so it'll be good to stretch out for a bit, will probably jump in the pool after as well.

How did everybody's Friday go?

[BustedDreams]

@cheesenpickles I’ve been baking for OH to take to his hobby tomorrow. Mini carrot cakes and some ginger cookies. It’s taking me longer to clean up mess than it did to make them in the first place. Still at it and then got to hoover & mop. I’m shattered!

[SunshineCake]

I will have to take my cat to the vet tomorrow. He's barely eaten anything for 1-2 days He's only 7-8 years old and is a rescue along with his half sister who is about six months younger. She will not do well without him. Please ask your cats to send good vibes to my lovely lovely boy.

[DownUdderer]

I’ve weighed this morning and I’m a pound down. Phew! I ate well yesterday, even though I felt hungry! I think it was hormonal and psychological. I’m going to get a hike in today, maybe I’ll go walking on a beach, that always makes my legs ache!

If dh goes to the supermarket I’m going to have bacon for breakfast today.

[MikeHannigansStripyShirt]

@SunshineCake so sorry about your cat. Our pets are so precious xxx

[cheesenpickles]

Up 0.3lb this morning but I ate late and had a McDonald's sooooo.....

When my husband is away I really struggle to not snack and stay up late. He is back today though so back on the straight and narrow. I think I need to return to being super strict keto because it's so easy to just end up grazing which is my downfall.

[Foreverlexicon]

@SunshineCake lots of vibes for your cat, its horrible when they’re poorly

I’m absolutely shattered, work has been hectic and became an 11 hour shift yesterday and 12 on Thursday. Food has been pretty good though. I did have a slither of both lemon drizzle and chocolate orange cake which the gf made but I feel like those are more breads than cake right?

Just had a long intense ride on the horse then time for a good nap as working 16:00-02:00 tonight. Still loving it though and looking forward to experiencing my first Friday late shift

[Awittyusernameishardtofind]

@SunshineCake hope your cat is ok. Don’t have a cat for kitty vibes but my chihuahua is smaller than most cats and he sends his love x

[BustedDreams]

@SunshineCake I really hope your cat is ok! How distressing for you all, pets are so loving and give unconditional love. Hope you’re ok too Sunshine.

[SunshineCake]

Back from the vet. Huge bill. So glad we took him as he's not well. Vet thought something not serious until he drew blood. I've tried to google to see what it means but can't remember fully and nothing is coming up that rings a bell. Back to vet tomorrow unless he eats tea do breakfast. He's so subdued .

Half a pound up this morning. Was hoping for a loss. Right now don't care.

[cheesenpickles]

@SunshineCake your poor cat. I'd imagine your body will be in fight or flight mode because of the stress. Ignore the scales and sending lots of un-mumsnetty hugs