Not going to be fat and 50!

[MrsMigginsCat]

Every year I say I'm going to do it, but this year I'm determined that I have to lose it. I've got my 50th birthday in May and a once in a lifetime trip in October. I don't want to be fat for either.

I've ordered a treadmill. I like walking, but don't like going out before or after work when it's dark so I thought this would get me back into being more active. Eating wise I'm going to follow Fast800 for a boost at the beginning. I'm the kind of dieter that needs to see results quickly otherwise I'm in danger of giving up so I'm hoping this will give me a decent loss at the start and spur me on.

Anyone want to join me in an accountability thread?

Hi 👋
I’ve stuck with my eating and exercise plan but feeling “down” today, like what’s the point - I assume it’s the joy of hormones 🙄

Morning all. I went away to family at the weekend so ate all the things I shoulda. So back to it this week. Still not able to exercise because of my injured ribs. Which I'm still annoyed about as was getting more confident

So I'm up a lb from the weekend. So hoping to shift that with tracking what I'm eating. I'm not expecting any losses until I'm running again but trying to maintain as once I start putting weight back on it's a slippery slope.

I've finally started Couch 2 5k again, albeit on a treadmill. Not sure the world is ready to see my flab flopping about all over the place yet! I managed to get to week 7 in 2020, but cancer and a hysterectomy stopped me completing it. Anyway, I managed morning and it does seem a lot easier since the last time I did it so hopefully I can finish the programme this time.

@MrsMigginsCat well done!
Onwards and upwards everyone 💪🏼

That's fab well done. I joined this mum runs group having never ran before. They could the more inclusive.

Hooe the surge of unhelpful hormones passes soon @frosties24, and welcome back @MrsMigginsCat! I'm more similar to you at the moment @unicornsarereal72, but for different reasons. I was on such a high with the drop in weight, then insomnia hit hard and I've been doing whatever I can to cope. I've still tracked the calories, but I think I won't weigh in. I was bang on 12st and don't want to see it higher than that right now. My only silver lining is that I usually eat a little something in the night when I'm not sleeping and I managed not to, except for one desperate night when I had wine at 1 am to try to get drowsy!

Poor you @dudsville 😩insomnia is a bitch!
Well done with the running @unicornsarereal72 and @MrsMigginsCat. I’m staying on track and trying to b patient, hoping for a whoosh soon 🤞

A pound and a half off today - below 13 stone again - yay! (Almost back down to what I was 3 or 4 weeks ago before my “fuck it” blip 🙄🙄🤪). It’s a lot easier to put on than take off that’s for sure

Hooray @frosties24!!!

I read your line about being back to where you were a few weeks ago. I've found myself thinkining of my current weight, "well this is only where you were last September". It feels like it's detracting from my win. Does anyone else think this way? I speak about my weight loss escapdes with one friend and she's such a cheerleader, I won't see it coming, she just pops in with some comment about admiration at my sticking with it since December. I would like this to be more my inner voice.

I've totted up my calories for the week and, after I include breakfast today (A truly massive, heavy fresh veg salad with full fat greek yogurt and tuna - meant to make up for the lost veg in the week!), I have only 1175 calories left for the weekend if I were to try to keep my calorie intake at a level to lose. So that's highliy unlikely but provides a little extra motivation to eat mindfully now that sleep is getting back on track!

Absolutely right @dudsville! It’s much better to try to be positive than feeling demoralised. You’ve inspired me to focus on that. I’ve stuck with it despite a blip and been determined 👍🏻☺️
Even if it isn’t possible to stick to those calories over the weekend, d mid

… eating mindfully is a win 🏆
(My phone froze above)

I do hope we learn to cheerlead ourselves! You (star)!!! Getting below a stone-point must so satisfying and motivating!!!

Well, I managed to hit the brakes on the calorie intake this week so I'm ending the week "only" 500 over what I need to do according to tdee to lose 1lb. If it isn't a win in weight loss it's a win in stamina. It included a significant readjustment via a long daytime fast. This is the longest I've done, but I'm continuously amazed when fasts aren't accompanied by suffering. I expect them to be agonising experiences, gripped by hunger and floaty light headedness, but except for mind games and a barely noticeable headache, whenever I checked in with my tummy it was not hungry. And I was tested! I live with someone who is so healthy and he ate large meals and had many treats because he can. I feel proud.

I'm in two minds about weighing in tomorrow. I'm still desperate to see the scale drop below the 12st mark.

Well done @dudsville! Even if no drop in scales your perseverance will pay off, it’s not all about scales, and sometimes there’s a lag before it shows too.
I had another little drop, I’m 12 stone 11.5 now, so I feel like I’m getting there now! (I’ve lost 11 lbs in 9 weeks)

That's amazing @frosties24!!!! Do you feel any different?

@dudsville Yes, I’ve started to notice some weight loss now in my clothes 👍🏻☺️👍🏻

That's brilliant @frosties24. I'm still not weighing - I can't bear the disappointment. Just going by when my clothes start to feel looser and I look less round! Mini result today though. I've finally finished week 2 of C25K. That definitely helped my weight loss last time so fingers crossed.

I'm sure I'm still over 13 stone. The lowest I got before bastard cancer in 2020 was 12.3. If I can get to 11.7 before Australia in October I'll be happy. I'll still be overweight, but only by a stone or so. The menopause really makes it hard going.

Thanks @MrsMigginsCat
It’s ongoing really as after a really motivated few days I’ve been less motivated again the last couple of days. Trying to be consistent in the long run is the key (but sometimes I lose the key). Well done on the c25k! ☺️

I've lost my motivation! I stopped exercising several weeks back because of an injury, and I've been making a few bad choices. Energy levels are so low.

Last night we had curry and today is a lunch out. I'm going to try to reign it in afterward and get back to the bike and treadmill.

Afternoon all. Hope everyone is hanging on in there. @MrsMigginsCat well done on the c25k. It's all positive changes that will hopefully lead to long term changes.

Sorry to hear those that are struggling. It is a marathon not a race. I stopped the exercise 3 weeks ago and now out of the routine and rib is still painful so not looking like I'm back to it anytime soon. I'm worried I'll lose the motivation but will cross that bridge maybe after Easter.

I've slowly lost a few more lbs. so under 13 stone now. Another stone would be good. 2 would be amazing. But it's going the right way slowly.

Mother's Day was a bit of a blip. Kids bought me chocolate which I quickly shared out and got gone ASAP. But slipped a bit on the sweet front. But back to better choices the last few days. Hoping to stay focused for next 2 weeks. Another 3lb would be a stone and half and we are going away So keeping focused.

Holiday is likely to be a blip too. But will try and keep as active as I can for the week. And go with it.

Must remember it's long term changes that are important. Being active. Good choices and not denied the things we enjoy. Watch this space

It's been a difficult weekend here, but I will take the marathon metaphor and, am being well and I get some long overdue sleep tonight, then tomorrow I shall start a two week concerted effort like I did over the holidays. Fingers crossed I'm not just posting hopes and actually do it!

Sounds like we’ve all got to a similar place and life has taken over goals for many, including me.
Well done @unicornsarereal72 getting below 13!🏆sounds like we’re at a similar weight.
I’m getting back on it next week too @dudsville we can do it everyone. Marathon not a race as people said 😬☺️

Yup, also one step forward two steps back. I got the calories right down on Monday, then had a bunch of wine and so didn't exercise. Today the calorie intake was higher as a result of the stupid wine, BUT I did get a little bit of walking and cycling in starting today. I wish this was a sprint instead!!!!!

I hear you @dudsville. It’s been backwards this week for me. Trying to be positive and not be hard on myself and think I must’ve needed it. If at first you don’t succeed and all that…

Ha ha, well, we're still trying @frosties24!!!