Anyone else been scoffing non stop since lockdown?

[menthollyinsane]

Fuck, I've literally ate my way through the last four weeks.

I was already a couple of stone overweight and now I've done loads more damage. All I do is eat and then eat some more.

I'm going to sort my shit out starting tomorrow, anyone else want to join me?

Well done @Fabulodosus

I had a mini willpower breakthrough yesterday. I had a weak moment and really wanted to crack back into the smarties in the bath (my Creme Egg equivalent) last night. So I got a packet out of my Amazon Smartie stash and set it on the side of the bath (we have a ledge next to the bath, so not the lip of the actual bath) so I could have it if I wanted it. I didn’t deny myself and I ended up finishing my bath with the tube still intact. Only a small thing but a win all the same. Hoping for a few more of those as I head into the weekend.

Come on team PTCEDYFB!

Can you go out early or late, @Goodnightelizabethwalton to minimise your contact with others?

I’m the same with food planning. We’re eating much better under lockdown. I’m a SAHM/carer so always had the time to cook (in theory) but I didn’t particularly have the inclination. Now with the lockdown, I’m cooking and planning as a way to manage my worry and nurture the family, sounds a bit 1950’s doesn’t it? Prior to the pandemic we’d got into the habit of eating different meals, separately. Whereas now we eat together and that gives us a chance to chat and check-in. The downside of that is that calorie intake is up (along with the plus of nutritional and social content being up). Then the addition of the ramping up of stress/boredom/easy access no willpower snacking/boozing and reduced activity and we’ve got a perfect storm of chub . No wonder some of us are finding it a challenge to stay on track. Take the little wins and try not to be too hard on the blips. Push on and start again with a fresh determination.

I agree jonhamm - a case of banking the 'good' days and letting go when things don't go to plan.

I'm doing my online exercise classes every other day now rather than daily as my brain was starting to rebel at the thought of it (body too!) 🤣

Porridge and a spoon of jam for breakfast - still hungry 😳 but looking forward to a homemade curry later (if I can be arsed).

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Friday!

@JonHammismyJamm wow I admire your willpower not to crack into those Smarties!!
I like trying new recipes and cooking from scratch when I have the time and a recipe to follow that is. I'm not one of these who can Chuck things in and create a wonderful taste sensation! I need a method and ingredients with measurements!

I'm still working so my routine hasn't changed much apart from everyday feels like a weekend as DH and DC are all at home everyday.

Day off today but in work tonight so taking dog for a walk then will do next workout in my Les Mills program. Hopefully the sun will shine bright and I can get a few hours in the garden this afternoon!

I confess to wine... haven't declared to the family that I am dieting as have two teenage girls and I want to stress exercise and healthy eating as I think the current situation could lead to food issues in children, as it is something they can control... I have been there. Anyway, husband brought me a glass and I topped it up, quite a bit! Still got up at 6.3p and did the ironing followed by a hilly bike ride at 7.30. Am I forgiven?

@helenb706 definitely forgiven. I keep looking at my ironing basket but am ignoring it. I rummaged through it the other day looking for a top and there was a massive spider asleep in there. Too scared to go near it now.

EVERYONE PLEASE READ
I've now amended the spreadsheet so that it gives an accurate starting weight in pounds. Please can everyone double check the starting weight columns (E and F) - this is now in stones and pounds - please ensure that your starting weight is accurate.

In terms of the weight loss section, this is a bit hit and miss as some people don't have starting data and others aren't updating the spreadsheet. Note that weight loss shows as a positive figure and weight gain as a negative. If anyone with editing rights to the spreadsheet and better Excel proficiency, please feel free to tweak this section!

I know what you mean @helenb706, I try to avoid talking about dieting etc round my children, I don't want that for them growing up. We talk about not having too many treats because they are bad for your body, but trying to avoid talking about weight. I have a sturdy 6 yo who eats whatever he's given and will overeat if given the chance so need to be watchful of portions. The 3 yo is more self regulating. My 6yo was overweight at the reception check, he seems ok now, he can still fit in the same teeshirts and shorts from when he was 4 anyway!

Spread sheet looks good.

@FreckledLeopard thanks for sorting the spreadsheet. My starting weight is slightly incorrect. It says 11st 6 but I was actually 11st 6 3/4. Do I change it to 11 6.75. Sorry if I'm being a little dim. The spreadsheet has caused my poor brain much confusion 🤣

AF arrived yesterday, so I am very bloated and feeling very meh. Weighed myself and I’m still 10 7 which I’m a bit disappointed by, but I’m wondering if it’s because of AF or just because of the carbs, or whether I’ve been fasting too much.
1 stone 1 lost in 8 weeks which I’m so pleased by, and I still haven’t eaten the Bakewell tarts

Tell a lie I’ve just weighed (haven’t eaten yet) and I’m 10 6 so I’ve lost another pound. Now to try and find food I like that isn’t carbs

@menthollyinsane - I've updated it for you! Starting weight is now correct in lbs. I think you need to amend your current weight though, as if you've lost 1lb then this isn't showing in yesterday's entry (it shows you having had a gain).

Thanks @FreckledLeopard, it looks ok for me

Thanks @FreckledLeopard

@Rumandcoke41, thanks! It seems daft to be pleased with such a small thing. I’ve been pretty good at getting a hold of my diet and lifestyle in the past but not so much this time. It feels much harder. I can only assume it’s down to the state of the nation, the state of the world.

@FreckledLeopard the spreadsheet looks great, thanks so much.
I had a bit of a scoff yesterday, but back on it today. The weekend is usually when the wheels fall off but I'm barely aware of what day it is so hoping that will help!!

I have decided to make much more of an effort. My jeans are so tight, I am being cut in half and it's so uncomfortable. I refuse to buy a bigger size.

Just had a tuna salad for lunch 😇

@FreckledLeopard I have amended the weight change to be positive for weight gain and negative for weight loss. If that is not what people want please let me know and I'll change it back.
I'm very surprised to have lost 2lbs. But also very pleased.
However, there will be wine tonight. . .

I am desperate to fit back into my summer clothes without looking like a balloon model of myself. My neighbour gave me a bottle of wine and it's winking at me in the kitchen. I need to resist it's siren call

I’m not drinking tonight. I’m limiting myself to a maximum of two days of alcohol a week and drinking in moderation when I do. but that seems to be going well.

Exercise-wise, I walked the dog (as I do every day), so that was an hour walking cross country. Plus a bit of playing with him in the garden throughout the day.

I’ve managed to avoid snacking completely so far today. I think that’s the first day since starting that I’ve managed it .

Dinner is prepped and ready to go in the oven. A one pot veg and sausage bake (a Mary Berry recipe). Not low cal but tasty. I’ll finish the day in about 1500 cals which I’m fairly happy with.

I’m ruddy Hank Marvin though. We’re not eating until 7 so I’ll need to manage my urge to snack for the next 90 or so mins [chews fist]

Can I join please? I was already mahoosively elephantine thanks to life long depression and insomnia and a complete inability to keep up any weight loss - then I needed steroids last year, which added more, and since lockdown, Imhave been eating All The Things - aided and abetted by dh and ds3 who cannot go to the shop without coming back with empire biscuits. I have less than no willpower when confronted with an empire biscuit.

Now I have made myself almost immobile - can’t walk any real distance, get breathless climbing the stairs - and I hate, hate, HATE myself for it. But hating myself makes it much harder to like myself enough to look after myself.

Course you can, @SDTGisanevilwolefgenius. Have you seen the spreadsheet?

I don’t know what an empire biscuit is but I’ve never met a biscuit I didn’t like.

Hating yourself is a horrible place to be, so welcome to PTCEDYFB. We can’t promise miracles but we will chat and encourage you to scoff less

Jamm go brush your teeth. First port of call if you're trying to delay eating!!

SDT welcome. Hopefully all of us on this thread will help each other stop Eating All The Things, and it'll help you too. And we'll try to remind you and each other that we're all worth being looked after.