1st January Start

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Any takers?

I'm fat and uncomfortable and am determined to shift the blubber.

1st January start for a whole new me.

I've wobbled all weekend just got back on track yesterday I think lockdown is playing a big part! This morning I was 15.2 so +1lb but I'm ok with that I'm back to it and hopefully I can get under 15stone when I weigh in on Friday! Exercise hasn't properly got going with me but I dyed my hair back to brown last night and promised I would make more effort with myself on the days I'm not working! Today so far I've managed to get dressed and but some jewellery on! Keep going everyone!

@steph2412 good that your back on track - we’ve all been there and your not alone.

Making an effort, good reminder! I have made zero effort in lockdown. I have my ‘lockdown capsule’ wardrobe i.e. leggings and long sleeve T-shirt’s, and my hair celebrates on days when it gets properly groomed.

@Bubnomore I've felt better today just getting dressed, I realised on the days I'm not working I just laze around in my pjs! X

I've hurt my ankle and it's really annoyed me! I was doing so well with my couch to 5k... but I will have to put it on hold and do workouts from home. Which is on but I feel that running is the best weight loss for me. My partner has got my some new trainers for my birthday so I will wait for then to try again.
My eating has been ok.. I had a few biscuits yesterday as i was feeling really dizzy which annoyed me but it helped. Glad I'm not the only one on a bit of a wobble! Back to it now though :)

I’m struggling, really really struggling. I think it’s a combination of the weather (it just doesn’t stop raining here) and being inside all day. Im trying to deep clean my kitchen but it’s an effort to keep focus. Also I’m cooking big meals for my partner so it’s really hard to eat less and more healthily. I’ll try again tomorrow .

Well done to those of you staying on track, it’s not easy.

I hurt my knee yesterday after doing yoga and then a Courtney Black workout. It’s killing me so haven’t moved around much today and I feel awful and sluggish - have eaten more too after doing quite well before this. I could feel my clothes loosening slightly and felt very motivated but if I can’t exercise then I’m stuffed!

Weighed myself this morning small loss but going in the right direction. 13st 9.4. Been doing lots of walking but think I’m going to have to give up the cheesy pasta bakes dinners to get some momentum in time on the scales.

Hows everyones weekend going? I had a dominos as a cheat meal on Friday and felt horrible after so I suppose that's a good thing? I agree with PP. Lockdown is making it so much harder as I'm just not leaving our flat. I was thinking I normally see results quicker.. but I'm usually on my feet all day. Even on mat leave I would go out a lot. I've still only lost about 2kg. I feel like I could be trying harder. Been quite strict today. I'm about to do a long workout so hopefully I can get the ball rolling.
My ankle to still in pain so I still cant run which is so annoying. Trying not to let it get in my way though.

Milestone of 10lbs off since the 2nd Jan. Not bad.

Another 10 to go at least!

Another day of lock down, working and home schooling under my belt.

It’s been harder this week as it’s just been non stop. Have started to question is it worth the hassle of trying to be ‘good’ on the eating front - and maybe I should just give up and take the edge of everything with some nice treats as and when needed, and jumped on the scales this morning to find I’m down to 13st 8.6 despite not being able to get out recently to exercise. That answered the question and has kept me on track, and keeps reminding me the ‘lows’ are the times to keep going. The good news is that trying to avoid unnecessary trips to the supermarket has drastically reduced my snacks of choice, which is probably helping my waistline but not with any boredom and emotion control, when I typically may over indulge on sweet treats.

Hi everyone. I posted at the start but not since. I’ve managed to stay on track though. I’ve been sticking to under 1200 calories, logging it all on my Fitbit and trying to do 5000 steps. I would like to do more but I’m recovering from spinal surgery and don’t want to push myself too much yet. Bloody Fitbit is playing up and keeps telling me I’m over my calories for the day despite always being under 1200 as it’s not syncing my steps never mind I know I’m not over anyway! So far I’ve lost 4kg. I have nearly 20kg more to lose but I’m headed in the right direction and feel like I’m eating a healthy diet which is manageable long term which is the main thing for me as I’m not great with diets! Hope everyone else is doing ok.

Mfp today, went over by a fair bit because I've had three gins.. never mind

Been a bit naughty tonight with some crisps and a glass of wine!
But I've been doing well. I need to stop treating myself so often.. but lockdown is tough with two small children I need a treat!! I've lost 6lbs this month which I'm happy with :) need to keep going though only 18 more to go!! Hahaha

Hey everyone, not been on since way back at the start but have read up on all your progress we have done well.
12lbs down for me I am so chuffed. I lost nothing the first week of January so this is from 7th until today. Still a stone to go but it’s a good start and tomorrow will have done my first ever dry January woohoo. Well done to you all for your losses x

Not such a good day yesterday, albeit throughly enjoyed some raisin and hazelnut chocolate clusters (on special at the supermarket at the moment ), and a spoon of ice cream that had peach pieces in so felt it was doing something towards my 5 a day ).

Will get back on track today. Starting to feel a difference in some clothes ie they fit better as opposed to being stretched to their limits, so fingers crossed I’m still slowly (very slowly!) heading in the right direction.

Still have been keeping up the long walks.

I lost 7lbs in Jan which I’m very pleased with. It motivates me to carry on - and the fact that you guys are losing too!

My knee is still hurting but I’ve bought some weights so I started that today and I’ve been walk-in the dog - which my Apple Watch registered as a leisurely walk, didn’t feel leisurely to me!!

All seems a bit quiet, how is everyone getting on?

I've lost 7lb of the 8lb I wanted to lose since Jan 1st but it's been really slow going, far slower than any weight loss before. Previously I've lost over a stone & a half in the same time frame! (I'm not a serial dieter, just had weight to lose after both pregnancies & a stone piled on when writing up my doctorate.)

I think it's been the lack of basic exercise under lockdown, I'm normally a very physically busy person - I walk everywhere, several school runs per day etc - & I hadn't realised just how much that must be factored into my calorie burning.

I'm annoyed with myself for letting the weight creep on & even more annoyed with myself for not doing something about it before now. I'd maintained a good weight for the previous 7 years since my DD was born but let a stone creep on between 2018-19. I've spent almost two years muttering in my head about it rather than just getting on & losing it. Half went last Autumn & the other half is almost gone now & I finally feel like me again.

I hope everyone else is doing well 🤞🏻