DIET FAILED AGAIN? Me too. Join me in a friendly, easy going diet thread where we can take our time and see results no matter how long it takes with positive encouragement along the way.

[poorpaws]

My story so far:
I started a thread “Lockdown stones to lose” in early June last year. I had nearly 3 stones to lose and was very determined. At times I did very well and at one point had lost over 1.5 stones.

Loads of people joined and then left and I think only four of us remained at the end. I kept plodding on. Just after Christmas I became ill for seven weeks (Covid related). I couldn’t do much or go out so my weight ballooned. I still kept plodding on. Then one of my dogs suffered an horrendous attack and whilst nursing her I just about lived on chocolate.

So here I am nearly 11 months later, most likely very nearly back to square one. I keep reminding myself that last time I said I would not give up no matter what! Will you join me tomorrow morning? I would love some company.

Hiya all. Have managed stage one of my journey.... no snacking on a weekday, only meals. That's 2 weeks of weekdays now. I'll weigh in on Monday and see if it has helped like last week. Feels like it has, the knees are less hurty...

I'm kind of watching what I eat at the weekends too, but aware that if I go into "diet mode" , too full on, I'll give up (again).

@Bigbus I'm so glad I started this thread too and thank everyone who joined, I am very grateful. After a false start I am now "on it" and so determined (for the hundredth time 🥴).

I'm glad you have too @poorpaws. Although I haven't posted much, it's wonderful to read a supportive and non judgmental weight loss thread :)

I finally caved and weighed myself, and I wish I hadn't. I'm not sure why I did. Anyway 82.5kg, 5'7". 20kg to lose. Seems a bit overwhelming.

Like so many others here, I've also lost and gained back on SW. In fact, with hindsight I wish I hadn't gone on that very first diet circa 10 years ago. I was slim, but had a bit of baby weight and I wanted to lose 10lbs whilst breastfeeding. I put it all back on and more, more quickly. I then did 5 2 and was miserable and I've been losing and gaining on various other diets (even more) ever since.
Now I'm almost in the obese catagory for bmi, I have a black tie event in July where I'll see lovely people that I haven't seen for nearly 3 years, and I don't want them to think OMG what happened to Put, what a porker!

I have an assessment for adhd in Oct, after my daughter got diagnosed. I do wonder if I can control my impulsiveness and regulate my emotions a bit better, if it will be easier to plan/shop for meals then as this is my nemesis. In the meantime, I'm going to throw money at the problem and buy in juices and soups for 2 low calorie days a week.

My daughter's 7th birthday party today - a big party in the church hall -and I must stay away from the rubbish party food like crisps and jam sandwiches! And just have a small slice of her lovely cake. Hard given the stress of it!! Wish me luck!

@AnotherStart good luck! Can you plan a treat for the evening when it’s all over to keep you focused and away from the jam sandwiches?

I disappeared for a while and am now back. I have got stupid covid (tested positive monday)
I feel so sad today, thinking about the weight I have to lose (4 stone) and how shite I feel about myself.

I signed up to WW a while ago but have not really engaged with the app so have just been throwing money away.

I need motivation from somewhere to stop eating my feelings .

For now I have poured myself a drink (sabotage) and am sitting feeling sorry for myself. Feel free to give me a kick !

I love your user name - that describes exactly jow I feel at the moment

That should read "how" I feel
Fat fingers 🤣

Hi all, I’ve been sticking to the diet and upping my daily steps but my weight loss has stalled this week - I’ve not lost an ounce! It’s a bit demoralising but I’m going to stick at it and try to increase my steps to see if that helps

hope everyone is doing well!

@Eviebeans Fancy kicking each other ? 😎

@Fatas lol let's give it a go - we've only got fat to lose... what's your main weakness? Mine is usually crisps and savoury stuff

@Eviebeans yep! crisps and booze

And carbs

Not that bothered about choc or sugary things

My choice is usually crisps etc but I am an equal opportunities muncher and once I get started not much is safe
Am hoping to start with focusing on the small positive stuff - like walking a bit more and eating more good stuff
as I'm finding it hard to be motivated atm

Walking a bit more than what ? I am supposed to be starting couch to 5 k but managed day 1 and then got stupid covid

@Fatasbuggery and @Eviebeans crisps and wine and carbs are absolutely my downfall. I couldn’t care less about sweet things but give me a bottle of red wine and a big bowl of cheesy nachos anytime!

Has anyone tried Noom?

@Fatasbuggery walking a bit more than I do now. I work from home so on some days would not leave the house if I didn't make a real effort. I had covid in October, the whole family did, although I couldn't taste or smell anything the thing I ate most of was carbs, quick and easy stuff cos we didn't feel like cooking. Look after yourself while you're feeling poorly

@Bigbus I love the sound of cheesy nachos. I would like to think I could have a bit of whatever I fancy and know when to stop but my off button is on the blink. Still trying tho cos I know that I feel so much better when I eat less junk

@poorpaws this thread is lovely. Everyone's story is different and so are their weaknesses food wise and also their challenges.
We are going for a bbq later with my son and his family. Shouldn't be too bad as we have agreed no desserts today (that's usually my department) but they are trying to be more careful about what they eat too so that makes it easier for everyone.

Good morning

Everyone seems quite upbeat even if not hitting all targets so I'd count that as a win.

I ate a bit more than I perhaps should have yesterday, bit managed 17,703 steps. Had an unexpected visitor who turned up just as we were preparing lunch so I made them a chicken mayo sandwich whilst I had fruit salad I had prepared to eat in the evening.

I ate dinner early and I just knew I was in the eating zone so I walked to my daughters with the dogs and took a parcel she was waiting for. I did turn down an ice cream 😇. All in all I feel I managed the day quite well considering.

Happy Sunday and I've no idea what today will bring but have a good day everyone. I think quite a few of us weigh on Monday so I'm looking forward to reading your results.

Went out for lunch yesterday and ate more than ideal but did a fair amount of walking and didn’t snack which is this week’s main focus. Today is chore day and I’m in my own so could be easily tempted- I need to find another way if rewarding myself. Anyone have any suggestions?

I tried it... lasted just over a day... way too faffy for me...read this, put in that... not my sort of thing, means you spend MORE time thinking about not eating food. But I knew that it wouldn't be when it took about 15 minutes to sign up to the trial and they were already asking for more money for super duper upgraded something or other.

Morning all , I am (nearly) over my pity fest from last night .
Today I am going to do some batch cooking and planning the week ahead. Back to work tomorrow but I know I am not 100% yet and will be knackered so planning is key to not buggering things up.
I have isolated for 5 days so today I will venture out and get some fresh air . It still feels weird that the rules have changed so much.

That's good to know about Noom @BeyondMyWits I've been tempted by it a few times but faffyness would annoy me.

I'm making sausage butties for the family from leftovers from yesterday's bbq. Wondering what to have myself. Sausage and scrambled egg instead maybe.

Watching my sons cricket practice later and people bring picnics, will have to be prepared!

I worked out to be my target weight for my target date, I'd have to lose 5lbs every week, which is never going to happen, and would probably be quite unhealthy. Need to reset my expectations!

@Bigbus Thanks for the encouragement. The party was exhausting and I can't say I stayed entirely away from the party food but didn't do too badly overall. I did am awful lot of steps around the church hall as well!

@PutYourBackIntoit Definitely think about a realistic, small target I think. Much better to feel like you're succeeding than setting yourself up to fail. Losing 5lb every week would be very challenging I think. I also found Noom very faffy and expensive when I tried it.