@8stone13 glad to have helped well done on the NSV of clothes fitting better. I have ocd so I have to watch the obsessiveness too. I'm not actually allowed to do a weight loss plan unless my dr/therapist ok's it as ocd can tip into ED if not careful.
I think for a lot of us it's an ongoing work
Definitely
@marmilade92 hope you get the job thing sorted! That sounds ridiculous
@buzzofthebumblebee I'm more of a savoury person too so have to watch the nuts etc
@supertedious you won't be alone in slow and steady - joint the 🐢 club!
Those of you aiming for under 9st, are you all short?
Yes I'm only 5'2" so every pound shows!
@TheRealHousewife thanks for the praise on my graph, it's not doing so well at the moment! But I'll get it going again!
For those who don't yet know me
SW 13 stone 12.5lbs
CW 12 stone 12lbs  Xmas clearly not good for me! That's 2.25lbs on since last weigh in 3 weeks ago 4 lbs above lowest weight so far. But I expected a gain at this point I'm not overly worried given I know from last year I CAN get it under control again - which is not me being complacent.
So 2.25lbs gain
GW - at least down to 9st 10lbs which is top end of healthy bmi for me but actually I wanna be around 8/8.5 stone as that's where I am most comfortable and look my best. Under 8 stone - which I have been in the past - I look gaunt and have health issues it's too light for me.
Well done to all with losses
Those gaining/sts - keep at it!
@cherrytree63 could you ask dh to let you know when he's serving up and then you can say how much you want?
@ShoppingBasket yes it's quite common when starting a weight loss plan to lose a fair amount initially as you're no longer eating the amount on which you were not only maintaining but gaining! My ww leader taught us similar and others I know have said the same with other plans/clubs. Then it evens out a bit more. Gains are part of the process but you just obviously want losses more than gains.
@SunshineCake1 you've had a LOT of stresses this last couple of months so try not to be too hard on yourself - which is your tendency
Would really appreciate some microwave recipes/ideas if you guys have some?
I need ideas for easy stuff I can take to work rather than just a sandwich. I don’t want to be picking something up there for cost and health reasons
Think I've said on other threads but maybe good for you to have a reminder?
Soups/stews/casseroles/chilli/curry if you can either keep em hot or heat them there
Cous cous based recipes
Buddha bowls
Jacket potatoes (as you know I like the frozen McCain ones but you can take a plain potato) top with cottage cheese, ratatouille, beans etc (for the receipt issue decant into micro dishes/Tupperware?)
To those speaking on men/women portions. While I don't agree with sexist reasons the fact is that women are not only shorter but we have a lower muscle mass too. This means men need and use more cals (why it's generally easier for them to lose weight too) maybe talk to your men about this? Ask them to help you by serving smaller and less carby portions? It may be easier if you can give them a specific amount - a weight or x spoonfuls using that spoon?
Off to do something will post more later
Note to self up to midday on reading through