Frugaleers 2021 Feb onwards - weigh-loss chat

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New thread as old one nearly full

I also didn't replace battery yet!

I snack every night & drink every weekend I just do it more if I've company. No real mystery why I'm yo'yo'ing for years😂
Did a LM combo, body pump & combat for 45 mins, went to the out and jogged for around 20 mins/walked 20 mins. 10,700'ish, done done done. No takeaway this week, just something tasty tonight, I'll go over my 1800 but not as much as normal

I've managed my Lenten campaign of no takeaways except for my birthday, no drinking except my birthday & belated paddy's day drinks last Sunday & I probably got 8k average in steps daily over the whole thing although this week was abysmal

When I was doing well in 2019 I was 11.5stone I'm now 13st but I've also survived getting out of narcissistic marriage, selling house, getting legally separated & almost bought my own home so hey ho priorities change! That was for dds communion ds's will be next year so have approx 13 months to make a difference

Great exercise not
I will start back using weights when I move, there's a shed which will have a home gym section

That's it isn't it though, life happens and you roll with the punches - stuff like this is rightly relegated in the list of priorities. Too many narcissistic men out there, bestie escaped one but my god it's been hell, so I know you've been doing amazing!

Scales up 1.4, but average down by 1.4 from last Sunday according to Fitbit app. Pleased with that as I think I earned it, no flukes or getting away with anything, just proper cutting back. So from the 1st March I've lost 3.1 by average. Still a few days for a last push😉
How's everyone else getting on? Any plans for the day? Freezer food for lunch here, not sure if the weather will allow an outside walk, not fancying the treadmill but might be the only option

Well done happier my sister has recently left a narcissistic and physically abusive relationship and it has taken such a toll on her.
I am flying back this eve, spin class then preparing for my presentation tomorrow. I want to try and get as much exercise in as possible before transfer on 8 April as that’s when I won’t be able to exercise except for walking for 2 weeks.

I hope your sister is recovering from it all gen, and is much happier. These individuals are really something else (I'm being restrained for a change!)
Safe journey back, gosh I can't imagine flying/travelling at all, are the airports empty? I used to fly with my old work a lot and then I've always been a terror for any holiday opportunity. It's so mad not going anywhere although I know your trip wasn't exactly a fun one, I hope you got some comfort seeing family

I've signed up to pp and 1500 calories (rounded up) makes me nervous

Too many or too little do you feel life? Mine calculated as 1600-1700 I think but I know I can't go that low so I decided on 1800.

Been busy again today consequently been good!
Glad you had a good evening with your EP Not & the SOD hasn't been too cruel to you
Happier Gen my Family are TOXIC , littered with flying monkeys , enablers and narcs, l am No Contact with both my siblings, l still love them but l cannot put up with them anymore it's nearly killed me, so l totally get how you Happier and your sister feel . It has been heart breaking and it must have been for you too

not thanks - she is having counselling and is getting better but it has changed her as a person. It was good to see everyone and especially to hear the memories of my borther and be part of the memorial.

DH and I have taken the risk of booking a log cabin in the countryside in NI for August, hoping UK wide travel will be allowed by then, and will tack on visit to parents on either side.

Food this weekend has been horrendous but I stayed off the booze! I knew if I drank I would be a mess so I just didn't. Looking forward to a week off once I have my presentation out of the way tomorrow. Lots of spin, walking and SALAD

Mum noticed I have lost weight which is nice - I am 8lbs down since she saw me last.

You did well to stay off the sauce gen, and it was only a weekend of beige food - you'll be flying it once you have your few days off. Best of luck with your presentation, you'll do great! I'm back making salads & enjoying them. A couple of them last week made for some low cal days which helped balance out my dreadful weekend eating. I'm a work in progress...
Sounds like you hit the NPD family jackpot mrs, you do right to steer clear

Agreed happier, you are with a different place since dd communion. Better for you and DC.
The weight loss will come again.
Agreed gen it was not a regular weekend at all and eating was not in your control. Be kind to yourself now.
Mrs they sound like a bunch of cranks

1500 too low. I'm Going to do. 16-1800 this week and see

Lose on the highest is always best, you're good & active life, 1600-1800 is more appropriate & possible.
Up .4 on yesterday, usual Monday bump, if I only weighed on Mondays I'd have lost .2 of a pound since last Monday - now that would have pissed me off no end. Was thinking of doing weights this morning keeping to my every second day but I think my body needs more rest. Tomorrow will do fine

I did actually nothing yesterday except read a Nora Roberts book and then moved on to next Nora Roberts book to discover I read them in reverse order and I cooked myself a stuffed chicken breast on the bone with stuffing, carrots and gravy and it was delicious.

It was wet and miserable and we just had a lazy day. I drank loads and loads of water too.

gen this weekend had to be extremely tough on you, well done on avoiding alcohol as well. Your sis will come out the other side stronger.

Half ass aerobics and pump while broadband wrangling
Out at skatepark now

Ooh what book was it happier? I am looking for some good holiday reads.
Presentation done! I had 201 attendees and over 50 questions which obvs I couldn’t answer all of but the boss is pleased so hurrah.

gen tears of the moon and now today I've got jewels of the sun. I wouldn't say they're great but easy reading.

Well done on your presentation after a difficult weekend.

Well done gen.

Well done gen, I'd say you'd glad it's behind you now. Great to get questions, shows good engagement.
Just a walking to shops day, just over 11,600 - might not get that many more. Hungry now so having a coffee to try get me to 5.15-5.30 for dinner. It's a bit early but can't really wait any longer.

15500 steps but 400 cals over. Not the best day

I'm just over 15,600 here - I've some cals left, not sure whether to use them or not to be honest. With the extra long weekend coming up, saving them might be good?
Start again tomorrow life, everyday is a fresh opportunity

Well done on the Cals & the steps Not excellent job!
Gen that is lovely your Mum noticed bless you it's a boost when our loved ones can see it great job re the presentation too
Life that's not to be sniffed at lovely
Happier never read any Nora Roberts, am presently reading 'Asking for a friend' chick lit, really not my bag but hey ho it's easy reading .
Loved the Other Bennet sister though my previous read
My family are all lying aggressive bullying toxic nasty ppl TBH
N'eer mind it is what it is!

Down 1lb today, weekend excess slowly disintegrating. Feeling very tired this morning, it's like the hour change is affecting me. I used to waking up between 5-6, but now there's an hour less to mooch! Lazy kipper.
Workout this morning, I'll take an early lunch to do it as kids/himself will be out. Hate being a spectator sport, or in my case spectacle!