LOSE IT! March 2022 🌼

[TheRealHousewife]

WOW 😯 Where did February go … A Warm Welcome to New and existing Members alike! Fresh new month, fresh new start, fresh new habits. Jump right in to reset & refresh to become a healthier version of yourself.

As no one size fits all, members need to follow their own way of eating. 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. Do what works for you.

The important thing is not to think of it as a diet (based on deprivation and unsustainable) but more a way of life (sustainable & enjoyable).

I calorie count based on a lower carb Mediterranean diet. I intermittent fast and generally eat twice a day.

Are you in😊 What food plan will you be following? What do you want to change and why?

February 2022

Useful link if you’re unsure where to start:-

NHS Weight Loss Plan

More links to follow.

@SingaporeSlinky

Perhaps I need to be more patient, I only started counting calories in the second week of Jan, and joined the gym about 2 weeks after that, so it’s only been 5 weeks really, and I did ease myself into it given how unfit I was to begin with. I do feel like I’m getting stronger, can do slightly heavier weights, more sets, higher resistance on the treadmill and cross-trainer.

I think it was just a strange realisation that apart from losing weight, my shape hasn’t changed, and I’m still not happy with my tummy or arms. I have 5 weeks left until holiday, which isn’t that long, but I’ll try and switch up what I’m doing a bit during the next week and see how I get on.

@SingaporeSlinky yes I’d be more patient. I’ll ask her what she does though if you like.

I fell off the wagon yday and had a tiny cupcake and chocolate tiffin slice. Also two
Tangerines 🍊.

@HouseofHolbein - well done on the work - the g&t sounds good!

I’m regretting buying a rose gin in a bar on Thursday night after having a lovely blood orange one there which I could also buy. The rose one was meh (didn’t taste it in bar) the blood orange one (Malfy) was delicious! Should’ve bought that one.

I mean a bought a bottle of the rose gin!

Thanks @Gonnagetgoing yes if you don’t mind asking please, would be interesting to hear specifically which machines or which techniques made the most difference in toning up. From what everyone has said so far, and reading a bit online, it seems like cardio, and lower resistance burns fat, and heavier weights in shorter bursts is better for toning.

The PureGym classes are actually using weights already, rather than cardio, so I will try and use heavier weights this week and see how I go.

Good Morning All

I’ve been laid low with an upset stomach & pain … don’t have any sympathy as I think it was due to falling into a bag of hand cooked crisps and a bar of fruit & nut 🤫. Too rich, too salty, too processed for me.

Hoping to have a better day today.

Menu
Meal 1 - Home made veg, lentil & miso soup.
Meal 2 - Salmon & veg tray bake.

I’ll catch up on thread when I’ve come round a bit 😬

Sending positive Happy Sunday Vibes ❤️

Morning all.
Sounds like people are really bailing their exercise in the main 💪🏻

I havnt been to the gym since Wednesday and weirdly miss it! Struggled with time whilst on late shifts but I’m off Mon- Thurs so will make up for it!

Food has been good, didn’t get much of a chance to eat at work yesterday so was very low on calories and managed to squeeze in a small pizza and apple crumble custard. This is why I love calorie counting!

Weigh day tomorrow and t-minus 10 days til Thailand so hoping some pounds will of vanished!

Hope you feel better soon @TheRealHousewife and that you enjoyed the crisps and chocolate when you had them.

I did just 3km on the treadmill today as I wanted to walk our dog with dh. I did go faster than yesterday.

I spent hours yesterday and a but today writing down every item of food and ingredient I have in the cupboards, pantry and freezer. I will sit later and look through a couple of new recipe books to see what I can make with what we already have in. We have so much food it is ridiculous. I have put some seeded bread in the bread maker so that will be snack/dinner accompaniment or supper for dh. He is out with ds2 at his parents and I've had a lovely morning home alone doing the washing, ironing, making ds2 some bed, peeling and slicing potatoes and onions and now I'm having last night teas leftovers for lunch.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

Afternoon my lovelies!!

Got surprised with a cheeky night away last night, my dad looked after the kids for the night and DP whisked me away for a very relaxing, romantic night!! We had dinner in a lovely Greek restaurant and a few drinks on the way back to the hotel. Then we also went to a Toby carvery for breakfast this morning.

Certainly not caring about the calories as we had such a lovely time so I'll be back on track tomorrow.

Interesting read about your friend @Gonnagetgoing I feel like I'm not toning up as much as I'd liked even with swimming and bootcamp. Bingo wings and pregnant belly in full swing here, that said I know full well that I haven't been as good as I should have been. I really want to give myself a push over the next few weeks.

Do you ever feel sometimes that you are almost scared to try for fear of failing? It's weird because I know I've already done so well, losing 2 stones and 9lbs so far and I've kept that off (we shan't mention the 5lbs I've put on since xmas) but at the moment I feel like I'm blocking myself mentally, like I'm scared to try.

I need to give myself a shake up and get back on track, I was doing so well before Xmas and I feel like I've really lost my way. Shake me!!

I hope you feel better soon @TheRealHousewife

Day 64 - Sun 6th March - 9s 3 & 3/4lb
BMI 21.4
BF 23.8

I had some salty processed food last night - M&S pizza & dirty fries - but that's still going some to put on 2.5lb overnight 🤨

Will catch up on the thread later, need to burn some calories cleaning the bathrooms! 🛁 🚿

Everyone loses their way at times @youdoyoutoday. Being aware of it is half the battle. You will get there.

I had lost 3.5 stone and now I'm only looking at 2stone nett loss so it is hard but better than staying as I am. I definitely haven't been eating enough so I am working on that so I don't get peckish at 8pm.

No weigh in today.

Had so far:-
Nairn’s ginger biscuit x plus digestive biscuit and a big artisan cookie.

Breakfast Vogel soya and linseed toast with peanut butter and marmite
Lunch chicken stock veggie soup with red peppers and 2 large marmite rice cakes with pro active.
At mum’s house for dinner which is nut loaf roast dinner but one roast potato.
Hardly any walking.

@youdoyoutoday

Afternoon my lovelies!!

Got surprised with a cheeky night away last night, my dad looked after the kids for the night and DP whisked me away for a very relaxing, romantic night!! We had dinner in a lovely Greek restaurant and a few drinks on the way back to the hotel. Then we also went to a Toby carvery for breakfast this morning.

Certainly not caring about the calories as we had such a lovely time so I'll be back on track tomorrow.

Interesting read about your friend @Gonnagetgoing I feel like I'm not toning up as much as I'd liked even with swimming and bootcamp. Bingo wings and pregnant belly in full swing here, that said I know full well that I haven't been as good as I should have been. I really want to give myself a push over the next few weeks.

Do you ever feel sometimes that you are almost scared to try for fear of failing? It's weird because I know I've already done so well, losing 2 stones and 9lbs so far and I've kept that off (we shan't mention the 5lbs I've put on since xmas) but at the moment I feel like I'm blocking myself mentally, like I'm scared to try.

I need to give myself a shake up and get back on track, I was doing so well before Xmas and I feel like I've really lost my way. Shake me!!

@youdoyoutoday - I’ll ask my friend what she does - it’s a lot of weights on upper arms using machines where you pull but it’s worked for her.

I know I need to give away or eat my “snacks” I bought them as “snacks” but really don’t need them.

Judging by the scales I’ve barely lost anything but I can do it. Under active thyroid is a bugger re my not losing weight, it can be done but is much harder. Found some special K and red berries which I’ll have tomorrow but add fresh blueberries gif breakfast.

Shout out to @Graphista.

Hi everyone
Lovely to hear about your active weekends

I’ve kept on track with eating good things over the weekend. Today’s menu was kefir for breakfast, lentil soup with Shropshire blue for lunch, and dinner of turkey and bean burgers with broccoli, courgette, red cabbage and sundried tomato sauce for dinner, with one square of dark choc.

I’m still quite wiped out from being ill, so exercise isn’t really possible yet -today I walked to church and back (10-15 mins each way), and then this afternoon drove to meet a friend for a coffee and chatted for two hours. I’m exhausted and will be asleep soon. Really hoping this fatigue improves soon as it’s so frustrating to be able to do so little. Step count 6k.

@youdoyoutoday, I think losing weight is as much (if not more) a psychological battle as it is a physical one. I’ve been convinced for months that I must be at the max of what I can lose. I think that if I’m honest with myself though, I probably find that I’m just not sticking to my calorie limit that rigorously ...and I’m not doing that because I’ve (almost) convinced myself that I won’t lose much if I stick to my calories anyway 🤦🏻‍♀️ Honestly, I do my own head in sometimes! 😂

Hello! Just finished my mega stint at work- 12 days straight 😱 I’ve got 5 days off now - should be 7 but we’re short staffed 😌 but we’ve recruited some new drivers so hopefully things should improve soon.

Looking forward to eating properly exercising and spending some time with the husband and children for a change 😊

[quote Crazzzycat]@youdoyoutoday, I think losing weight is as much (if not more) a psychological battle as it is a physical one. I’ve been convinced for months that I must be at the max of what I can lose. I think that if I’m honest with myself though, I probably find that I’m just not sticking to my calorie limit that rigorously ...and I’m not doing that because I’ve (almost) convinced myself that I won’t lose much if I stick to my calories anyway 🤦🏻‍♀️ Honestly, I do my own head in sometimes! 😂[/quote]
This, 100%! I'm definitely my own worst enemy. I swing from wanting to lose another stone or thereabouts, to actually not feeling like I need to so why shouldn't I eat the crisps/get the takeaway!

I'm trying to motivate myself with more than weight loss at the moment. Reminding myself that it's much healthier and cost efficient to not buy junk at the weekend. I have two young kids and my wellbeing impacts them. Exercise isn't just for weight loss but for mental health too. Etc. It works sometimes, but then the lazy and hungry part of me speaks up and says that life is also for enjoyment, it won't hurt.

Brains, eh 😏

Morning everyone. Happy Monday!

SW: 14 12.8
CW: 14 7.6

So first week loss of 5.2lbs. I'm very happy with that. And that I stuck to my calories (mostly) for a full week. First time that I can remember that I haven't given up by Wednesday!

Went slightly over yesterday as I was supposed to be giving blood so didn't want to do that having no eat enough. Turned out my veins didn't want to give it up yesterday though and went into hiding. Will book again once the system is updated at allows me to do it.

Let's see if I can stick to it a second week or whether my brain has decided I have done well enough already 🙂

@Crazzzycat yep know that feeling!!

@HouseofHolbein enjoy your family time

After yet another dreadful nights sleep I'm pleased to say that I've lost 1lb! Not sure how after pizza on Friday, out for dinner Sat and spag bol yesterday but I'm taking it!!

Going to bootcamp at 9.30 this morning even though I'm feeling so tired, I can't keep missing any more sessions!!

Happy twisty melons Monday 🤣

Well my week and weekend went to pot food and exercise wise.

Reset and start again this week

Morning everyone

Now Day 9 of the Fast 800 Keto and it's going really, really well. I have not weighed myself as waiting for 21 days to be up but I did measure my waist and I have lost 2"!

Also my clothes - I have dropped a dress size as I tried loads of things on and woah, they fit!

Feeling less hungry and less weary now as ketosis has kicked in - but I have had to reduce intensity of exercise as my legs get more tired now.

Just keep pushing @Lzzyisgod, trick is not to give up after an off day/week and then you’ll get here!

Sounds like a nice day @SunshineCake1 how are things with your dd?

Sounds like a lovely weekend @youdoyoutoday

Weigh in today and I’m very pleased. 1.7lb down and now lost over a stone and under the 11 stone bracket. 11.5lb to go until goal! I find my body frustrating; half my motivation is to fit back into my old clothes but despite losing a stone and inches, I’m still not there. It falls off my top half and I start to look a bit skinny there but the saddlebags and thighs refuse to shift hopefully the next 11lb will be the ticket.

Out for lunch today for my dads birthday. I’ve scoped out the menu and they do mini puds with coffee which is excellent as I’m always seduced by a pudding! Won’t be the healthiest day but I’ll only have a banana for breakfast and we have turkey meatballs with courgetti for dinner so keeping the rest low cal.

Thanks Forever

It was all totally emotional eating. Rough few days at work and suddenly I'm mindlessly eating to combat stress 😩

Morning all 🙂

Day 65 - Mon 7th March - 9s 3 & 3/4lb
BMI 21.4
BF 23.9

No idea what's going on now as I was 2.5lb lighter 48 hours ago! Am just going to do the whole 'scales can't take away from how I feel thing' as I look & feel no different.

Another busy week shaping up but I'll try & catch up on the thread at some point...

I managed to stick to plan over the weekend. Now I need to keep resisting snacks. I have tons of work to do, which should help, but if I have to read something I often find myself thinking "this would go better with something to eat..." and then I barely even notice what I'm eating and get more and more...