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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

LOSE IT! October 2021

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TheRealHousewife · 30/09/2021 19:56

Hello & Welcome

September has flown by and now October is upon us! There's a definite autumnal chill in the air and this change in seasons is a natural transition that we echo in our day-to-day lives'. I for one look forward to cosy nights by the fire and prepping for the coming festive season. .

With 86 days until Christmas there's plenty of time to svelte up for the Christmas holidays. A part of my Christmas prep includes dropping a few extra lbs ‘to make room’ for a little foody extravagance… and a Baileys or two 😬

Carrying on from September Thread, this is a space for those of us who enjoy healthy eating, exercising and feeling motivated to reach (or maintain) a healthy weight/bmi. The members of these threads are inspirational, supportive and happy to share their progress (the ups and the downs).

We all know that if we eat right, get outside & move more your mental health will reap the rewards. Better mental health = better choices. It becomes a healthy cycle.

There are so many enjoyable lifestyle options out there without the need to resort to extreme measures. Whatever way you choose, it needs to be enjoyable & sustainable for the long term. This is a long term commitment rather than a quick fix. Personally, I rarely drink alcohol and keep sugar to a minimum. I try to not overload on carbs etc, include a protein source with most meals and aim to glug enough water. I exercise by doing walking vids & strength sessions with light weighs.

As no one size fits all, members need to follow their own way of eating. Nonetheless this thread aims to offer guidance, support and a bit of hand holding. We generally have WOW (weigh on Wednesday) day each week. However post and share your progress as often or as little as you prefer. I’ve weighed daily at times and weekly at other times. Do what works for you.

There is no shaming, competition or harsh words to be found on these threads. We are in this together.

Jump right in! If you’re not too shy, post a bit about yourself 😊. How do you plan to do it? What do you want to achieve? What excites you about your future self? Together, we can create a whole new you!

You’ll be glad you got on board this time next month 😊

I will add links on my next post.

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Youdoyoutoday · 31/10/2021 11:06

I gave myself a day off yesterday and had a drink seeing I can't drink today due to bootcamp tomorrow. I weighed 14.5 yesterday and the scales say 14.2 this morning!!
I really can't figure out my body, I try and don't lose, I don't try and lose Confused

So 2lbs down for the month! See you in November!

SunshineCake1 · 31/10/2021 16:40

I hope your day got better @buzzofthebumblebee!

Well done on your loss @Youdoyoutoday. I think a lot of us have given up on understanding our bodies. Eat loads and loose, eat very little and stay the same or gain. Makes no sense. Except sometimes it does as it is about what we eat and not the quantity.

Had a really bad moment mentally. Talked to dh. He suggested I do run 1 of C25k today so off I went. Bumped into my neighbour and her four kids and we did it together. Felt great. Soooooo good to run and it was fine!

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