Shorties trying to lose weight - thread number 4!

[SwimmingOnEggshells]

Can you believe we're on number 4?!

@neverenoughchelseaboots
@Knittingnanny2
@purplegirl13
@Sooverthemill
@WellTidy
@Morningmaeve

New thread!

Anyone below 5'3 please join us if you like!

@Knittingnanny2 Croyde?

@Sooverthemill of course! It’s a family tradition which started in 1969…….

Wooohoooo, under 9stone! What a pleasant start to the week. Might be short lived though. Four batches of brownies have made their way to our household from various visitors this weekend!

Welcome @ArtOfTheImpossible and @EducatingArti.

@Sooverthemill your night away sounds both fabulous and thoroughly deserved.

Hi all, sorry I haven't posted much, I've been popping in and lurking and seeing some of you doing so well! I've been feeling a bit rubbish as I couldn't loose even 1lb then today I decided to stand on the scales and got a shock - 7lb down!! Now I'm not getting too excited as I know my scales aren't the most reliable but if they're out it's only by a couple of lb so I'll take it!! And the only thing I've been doing different is sweating alot 😂 so thank you simmer sun!

@Marvellouslymadmum wow well done!
thank you everyone. I can’t wait!
weighed myself today ( Tuesday is my weighing day) and I am just down still having lost 4.8 lbs since 25/7. Happy with that as we’ve had an odd weekend with FD and his GF staying unexpectedly and having to produce family meals again all of a sudden! They have had their flat flooded out by sewage so are staying until it’s sorted, luckily they rent

Hello, just putting my head back in.

@Marvellouslymadmum that’s impressive, had you been working out or just general activities?

I’m aiming to get back into the weight loss soon. I had a couple of weeks out and was scared to weigh myself after that break, but it turned out ok, I’m still 9st 12lb. I was worried I’d be back to 10st 5lb, so that’s a relief. Feels more achievable getting back to it from the same point as a couple of weeks ago. I have family staying soon so meals out and calories incoming 😩. I might have to start doing some exercise before they arrive Sunday.

@Sooverthemill 5 outfits?! Take them all 😃You seem to be doing well on the weight loss front! When is the weekend away?
@againmaeve I think you might be on holiday? I hope you are having fun
@WellTidy ooh have a Portuguese custard tart (or 2) for me!
@Knittingnanny2 hope you're also having fun away (is this the last of your jet-setting??)
@neverenoughchelseaboots 🍾go you! have the brownies all gone?!
@Marvellouslymadmum that is a great result!
@thislittlebird lovely to see you back

welcome to @EducatingArti @ArtOfTheImpossible

I forgot to weigh myself this morning so will try to remember tomorrow

Shock horror, but I seem to have found some much needed focus!!

I'm back to Greek yogurt and berries for breakfast so that's a least one thing in my favour. I also haven't had any sugary coffee this week.

Today:
B - Greek yoghurt with blackberries, honey, and flaked almonds
L - mushroom and cheese omelette
D - will see if I have the supplies in to make chickpea and red lentil soup

Happy Friday Ladies!!

Thinking of @SwimmingOnEggshells I hope you are doing ok x

Hi everyone,
I hope you're all keeping well and that your weight loss journey is a positive one :) thanks for the mention @purplegirl13
I had a great holiday in Greece and I managed not to put on any weight and I've been very stable since. Currently at 8 stone 8.5lbs and maintaining which I'm pleased enough with, of course I'd always like to lose another few, but a BMI of 23.4 is very healthy so I'm not really fussed about it at the same time.

@SwimmingOnEggshells how lovely to hear from you! So pleased all is well and you are under the magic 9st line

@purplegirl13 yes just back from the land of ice cream with clotted cream! Did as much walking as my knees allowed to compensate.
no more holidays planned so back to mindful eating to get back under that magic number
Hi to everyone else from the sunny south

Oops I have just poured myself a glass of wine after a non-stop day at work. Now to make sure I have a 'sensible' dinner...

It’s a week tomorrow and it’s just for 2 hours 5pm to 5 pm. Ridiculous but although very stressed about it am also looking forward to it

this week I’ve stayed on my 4lbs down which is a bit of a win given that we’ve had DS and his GF here and I’ve had to produce proper family meals! Thank goodness they’ve gone back to their flat now!

@Sooverthemill @thislittlebird I've been exercising, eating better and using meal replacement shakes for a while, kept seeing no results as usual so stopped weighing myself, probably haven't weighed myself for over a month so it must've been gradual over that time, just hope my scales aren't broken 😂😂

Popping on to say hello! Back from my holiday and know I've put weight on. Would be worse I am sure but for all the walking/hiking we did! Not weighed as going away again at end of month. Will start again with weight loss plan in September. Wishing you a lovely trip away @Sooverthemill

Welcome @Marvellouslymadmum and I hope your trip (was it this week) has gone well @Sooverthemill or that it goes well (if it is next week)

Well we are back from our almond-month away. We had an amazing time and I am on a high. I think my scales are broken as I seem to have lost a half pound or so in that time! Despite no exercise, lots and lots of ice cream, bread galore and I don’t think I went a single day without a drink or two. Have I lost all bone density? Or the very little muscle I had?? As I am definitely fatter .

The laundry and some cleaning have to take priority over the gym for the next day or so, and its also so hot in the SE. I have been spoilt with the convenience of a pool and air-conditioning so this is a shock to the system! Oh well, at least my washing will be dry by mid afternoon 😀

How is everyone generally?

I didn't log my weight yesterday because I was miffed that I was slightly over 9st but 8:12.8 this morning so that's a new low (since DS) whoop.

We've got lots of family staying this weekend so going to get de-railed I'm sure.

@againmaeve glad you had a lovely hols. I'm the total opposite and weigh myself immediately after a holiday. My logic is that you put on 5lbs. Delay weighing and then you're only 2lbs up. Instead of thinking I lost 3 lbs since I was back, you think I'm 2lbs heavier. I like to trick myself into good news 😂.

How's the renewed focus @purplegirl13? I had a rare few social events in the last couple of weeks and it's so hard to stay disciplined when you're out.

Have a wonderful evening tomorrow@Sooverthemill.

Feeling a bit sad here as I am 1 lb heavier than I was a fortnight ago ( now 161.4lb ). I know I haven't eaten that sensibly though and indulged in late night snacks od oatcakes and soft cheese!

It’s today! We leave at 5pm and get back at 5pm tomorrow. I’m beyond excited and totally stressed out of my brain. Leaving her for 24 hours will be really hard for my brain and for her. I’ve made lists and lists. Her brother and his GF are really kind and will do everything they can to make it easy but it just will be so much energy I’m expecting a crash from her this week
so I’ve lost 5 and a half pounds which still leaves me above 9 st very disappointingly but it’s better than nothing. I’ve laid 5 dresses out on my bed plus shorts and 2 tops. Now, that’s about right for 24 hours isn’t it?!?! When we used to go on holiday I was the queen of capsule walk on luggage but not today!

Have a wonderful break @Sooverthemill

@Sooverthemill have a lovely night! We'll all want to hear what you ate, and wore!

Joining if I may!

I’m 5ft 2 and had never been above a size 10 until pregnancy/lockdown 😞

My goal is 9st 7lb though ideally closer to 9st if I can get there, to allow for some weight regain after I stop dieting. I was over 12st at one point but got down to 10st 2lb using saxenda, then stalled.

I maintained for quite a while but saw a photo of myself from the weekend where I looked like I’d gained a load again so weighed in today and am 10st 8, really need to shift this last stone so I start feeling good again!

let’s do this!

Welcome @PrincessPeach11 you're 1lb heavier than I was just before joining this thread and the same height. It took me 13 months to get down to 8st 10lb so you're in good, supportive company.

We tend to log weights 1 day per week as it gives you a reason to keep going. And if I had to summarise one consistent thing that seems to work for a lot of us, it's 'delay not deny'. As in, we tend not to diet but just delay having something unhealthy moment but moment. And it adds up surprisingly well.

Welsome@PrincessPeach11 ! We are such a friendly bunch. Good luck

okay so, DH eats a LOT of food! I was somewhat shocked by his consumption! Impossible to keep up. I decided I would eat and drink anything I fancied as it was for me a ‘holiday’. Started with bottle of Prosecco in our room and the meal out was divine. Just superb. I had anchovies as my ‘nibbles’ and DH duck mouse and apple tartlets ( OMG they were fab) then stuffed courgette flower for a starter which was a whole baby courgette coated in Parmesan crust and the flower stuffed with a cheesy thing and a tomato sauce on the side. He had octopus carpaccio. Then for my main I had the best pasta I’ve had outside Italy which was a kind of thin spaghetti with a slightly tomato dressing and clams with that green dressing they do .he had pork cheek pasta with girrolle mushrooms. A side salad of yellow marmalade tomato and anchovies for him and I had a side salad of a whole little gem with Aleppo peppers and a garlic dressing. No pud! Stuffed. Oh and a glass of Rosé was all we could manage
breakfast I had poached eggs he had kippers and poached eggs lunch ( why?) I had a focaccia sandwich with ham and tomato and he had risotto stuffed peppers. We had booked afternoon tea but I couldn’t eat a thing so DH ate his and mine. Lots of coffees and peppermint tea too. Crazy. Delicious. I’ve lost .2 of a stone! All that walking?
checked dress for dinner
white dress yesterday sightseeing
black dress to arrive in

Good porn

More food plus the candle we lit for our baby who didn’t make it who was born on 13 August too early

Also we spent small fortune on kitchen stuff in John Lewis! Delightful

genuinely the best 24 hours in a long time!
we are thinking about doing it again in November for Christmas shopping. DD coped but is knackered and DD was so kind and thoughtful towards her. Very proud