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.

I’m still logging all my meals and keeping the weight off but I’m still a bit stuck but 1lb off finally this morning. I’m going away today for a few nights because I do this each year for a break and the problem is I always associate treating myself with eating! I’m going to plan some nice walks by the sea instead (or at least as damage control!) and keep logging which should keep myself in check. I’ll aim to maintain, not to lose. If I’m the same weight when I come back I’ll be very happy.

@Bigbus , that sounds like a plan. Long walks are great. We went away a few weeks ago and averaged 13,000 steps. I didn't put much weight on, and what I did , I lost in the week I came home.
Have a rest, walk when you can and enjoy yourself.

@Bigbus I'm always impressed with people who have the commitment to log what they eat. I'm the world's most scatty person and would never stick to it, but I could see how it would be very useful. Enjoy your break!

It's horribly dull and quite blustery here this morning. If it's not lashing by the time I'm taking DS2 to school, I'll extend my walk home. I managed to eat fairly healthily yesterday, although dinner did involve tortilla chips and dips. At least the chilli was full of lentils and vegetables! I must admit, was quite restrained compared to how I usually am. Everyone else had a jam doughnut for dessert and I had strawberries and yoghurt. And I didn't even care!!

Good morning all

@Bigbus what seaside resort are you going to? I always have to ask as I live by the sea and I always wonder if there's a mumsnetter walking along the beach. Anyway wherever you are going I hope you have a really lovely time and I'm so impressed with your plan I couldn't do it!

I did better yesterday trying to make up for last week. The meal out this evening is a cavery so I plan to fill my plate with veg and miss out the roast potatoes. I'll choose a small dessert because I just can't say no.

Everyone seems to be trying hard from reading your posts and after tonight's damage limitation meal, I hope I can stay on track too. My fridge is bursting with salad so there's no excuse. I need to lose what I gained last week and then get into the 10s again (I was 10st10 at Christmas). I'm so cross with myself because by now I could have/should have reached my goal. I am still here though plodding on and still have that pesky one stone to lose.

Have a lovely day everyone. The sun is shining again today. Yesterday we were caught in a very heavy downpour, the dogs were not amused.

I had a good day yesterday , and hoping for the same today
Although the beetroot I bought for my lunchtime salad was very vinegary , I need to bland it down a bit today
Asked DH what he wanted on the meal plan this week and he wanted 2 vegetarian meals ( will someone please return my real DH ) so I made aubergine parmigiana type recipe which was v nice
I swerved the wine , but did have a small brandy ( our house has been for sale for a while and we had a cash offer yesterday )
@Bigbus I log on MFP and find it helpful , I know it’s not always accurate but I find it makes me think about what I’m eating and drinking
I love a seaside walk , live near Pembrokeshire , we have lots of coast to choose from

Good morning all, my weight loss plateau has stopped because I’ve put on 1lb!! Gutted! I haven’t cheated and I’ve been more active than usual to battle the plateau but it doesn’t seem to have worked :( really losing motivation now :(

@TellMeAboutItStud... it is hard to stay motivated in the face of a plateau or gain. Let's face it, we've all been there, or we wouldn't be on this thread. Don't have any advice except to just believe in yourself and keep going.

I've found posting here about what we are up to, as well as weight, is a good motivator for me. We went to Gloucester quays shopping this morning. We went early, so after breakfast. Was less tempted to stop for coffee and cake that way. And we were finished before lunch, so had a salmon salad sandwich at home instead. Half a day down... 2 normal temptations side stepped. Must just not reward myself with food....!!!

Thank you @BeyondMyWits - I’ve managed to stick to the diet today and just praying it pays off again soon!! This thread is great though, I always feel like it’s an extra reason to stick to it and stay accountable, which I really need.

@Amdone123 @poorpaws @ClinkeyMonkey @H1Drangea thanks for the good wishes! I find logging food is the only thing that keeps me on track and when I stop logging that’s when I know I’ve secretly given up again even if I’m pretending to still be doing it!

I’m going to Whitstable. I love it there. It’s such a treat.

@TellMeAboutItStud the plateau it so hard! I’ve been stuck on it for a week and it’s so hard to keep the motivation. Good luck!

Thank you @Bigbus !

Congrats on the house offer @H1Drangea! we are just starting the long process of selling our place... jubilee weekend will be taking as much as possible to the storage unit so people won't find out how we live to make it more attractive for viewings. DH is a terrible hoarder so anything he's not sitting on or in is going to the tip storage unit.

@poorpaws I totally believe you can hit the 10s soon, especially with your salad fridge and activity. Staying under 11 would be a big miracle for me tomorrow after the demoralised week I've had. Though the baby is feeding so much I should be stick thin by now... I thought breastfeeding was meant to burn calories... sigh

In life news, new TV arrived today and, well, I'm not very good with measurements so now I have to buy a bigger TV stand.

KBO everyone xx

I nearly gave up all hope but have finally started to see a loss.
I'm menopausal which is definitely changed how my body metabolises food.
But had a week sticking to special exercise plan and really tight food control and no alcohol for four days and have got to
73.1 kg.
My first mini goal is 72kg in one week time... Mmmm.....
The amount of food I can eat is small, but I guess that is how it is after the menopause.
The new exercise thing aims to build lean muscles to help with resting base metabolic rate, so one day I might eat a biscuit again 🤣

Hi everyone

Despite a few hiccups you all seem to be doing well. Life definitely gets in the way a lot sometimes.

I feel for the house sellers/movers. I have moved a lot and it's very stressful. I ought to move from here (far too many steps) but I can't bear to leave the garden. It isn't even finished yet but it's taken years of hard work and a lot of money. The reason it's not finished is because the original budget doubled and then some and I've run out of cash, it's so disappointing.

Cavery went quite well, I made pretty decent choices of beef and a lot of veg but the dessert let my healthy eating down, chocolate and salted caramel torte (one billion calories I think).

I'm going to try to stick to healthy eating today, lots of salad hopefully but the best laid plans ...

@Bigbus have a wonderful, peaceful holiday, you won't be near me sadly.

Onwards everyone, it's a lovely morning, have a good day 😀

Today was weigh in day for me and I'm pleased to report I've lost a pound. I'm happy with this because I've not been great this week and have had more wine than usual. I also ate an Easter egg over the last couple of days.

Today I'm going to try and be good and keep away from the crisps and chocolate. There's not too much left now I've finished all the Easter stuff. I tried on some clothes I've not worn for a while and found that there was one dress I could almost squeeze into. I'd worry for the stitching though if I had to sit down in it so will wait until I've lost another couple of pounds before wearing it out of the house.

Hello all, I'm feeling very lethargic today, which is unusual for me in the early part of the day. I walked DS2 to school and came straight home, as I just wasn't up for any more walking. Again, not like me. I'll see how I feel later. There's a nice park near my mum's (if I have any energy left after cleaning her house!!)

I had a few squares of chocolate yesterday because it was just lying there looking looking up at me after DS1 helped himself. Normally I would say 'so what?' but I've realised it's that surreptitious nibbling - a little bit one day, then a bit more the next and so on, that sends me snowballing out of control. It happens over a few days until I get to the 'aw sod it' stage. I think actively allowing for dessert or a treat is a whole different thing from the mindless peck, peck, pecking that I tend to indulge in.

Well done @applesandpears33! That's really good. It gives you a little lift, doesn't it?

Hope everyone else is doing ok!

I absolutely love a carvery @poorpaws. A hotel near me does a cracking one, couldn't forgo the roasties tho. Portion size is defo an issue for me, the whole serving less/smaller plates doesn't work cos then I start looking for pudding...

weigh in today and astonishingly no gain - same as last week. 69kg.

Hi all, it was an ok-ish day today - went out for lunch and just had a salad so felt very virtuous, only to then decide against the healthy stir fry I had planned for dinner and eat the fish pie I made for the kids 😁 woops. It’s the first time I’ve genuinely just thought “sod it” and I feel really guilty now so going to get my act together and go for a run tomorrow!

haven’t dared weigh myself.

Oooh 'allo, it's gone a bit quiet on here! Hope everyone is doing ok. I'm still trying to stick to healthy choices and did a decent amount of walking and some kettlebells this morning. I made the fatal mistake of trying something on in a shop changing room and wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry at the state of my rear view! I am actually rectangular. Is that even a recognised body shape? I think I'll stick to shopping online from now on.

Oh dear. Just tried on a skirt that I thought I might wear for an event next week. I couldn't even get it over my thighs. I've got to get on with losing weight.

Hi all, we just got back from a trip to Swansea, haven't done too badly, no snacking!

ate veggies in various light sauces at Chinese restaurant for dinner, and had full English for breakfast, but haven't had to eat lunch or snack. Mushroom pasta bake for tea...with cabbage and broccoli .... upping the veg (even at breakfast had roasted tomatoes and mushrooms) is really helping with feeling full and not snacking.

Evening all

Well I've had a day doing absolutely nothing. I didn't feel too well last night (thought I was getting a cold but nothing's happened today), so I warned my DP that I was having a day off. I did do three loads of washing early morning but after that I've been sitting on my fat bottom out in the garden. Of course DP can't sit still for two minutes and he was messing about making trellis (I'll be glad when all this trellis is done).

I do feel guilty as hell about not doing any exercise and specifically not taking the dogs out as they never ever miss their walk (they were in the garden with me in the shade). I've got a lot to make up for tomorrow! But it's been amazing just sitting down all afternoon in the sunshine, I think we should all do that more often. Food wise it has been okay but I'm hungry after dinner so that's worrying.

I'll go back now and read your posts. I hope everyone has been able to enjoy this gorgeous sunshine and are coping well with healthy eating and exercise. 🤞🏻for a good day tomorrow for everyone.

Are you hungry or bored? Maybe have a cup of tea or large glass of squash.
I'm telling you firmly... You've had dinner, it was the right amount of food🤣😁you don't need more.
Distract yourself if needed.
I have been away for work, rather boozy dinner last night but did weights this morning and didn't cave into hangover treats so hoping scales stay the same in the morning

Well done to all those doing well on their weight loss journey, and sending good wishes to everyone who might be struggling!

Belated happy birthday to you @BeyondMyWits, it was my birthday last week too - DM asked me what I'd like as a present, and I said new trainers would be really helpful, mine are worn out and hurting my feet. Well, that was a month ago (at my sibling's birthday, otherwise I don't think she'd have bothered to ask!) and no sign of any trainers DM is notoriously prickly about such things and if I ask her she will snap "I'VE BEEN VERY BUSY" (DM is retired and has no other claims on her time ) - TBH I wish I hadn't asked now and just bought them myself, but I'm so skint this month and it just seemed like a great opportunity if she was actually offering to get me a present (sometimes she doesn't bother!). Anyway, this is a long winded way of saying that I've been doing C25K but my feet are very achey afterwards and not just because I'm too fat - I did manage 25K steps on Sunday but my goodness, I was tired afterwards!

Apart from that, I'm still waiting to have the time and energy to do some meal planning - plus DP is eating us out of house and home he can easily eat two large portions of a meal and then look round for snacks. I cooked him a big ham joint yesterday, it was labelled as being for 4 people - I thought he could have half and I'd use the rest to make his lunch - nope, scoffed the lot. And he will then blame me for him not losing weight...

I'll try to return later to catch up on everyone's news - I'm reading Lisa Riley's Honesty Diet at the moment, which is an interesting read and includes quite a lot about keeping a food diary, for all the fans of journalling!

I’m still here, reading along but still finding posting tricky.

Weigh in today and a 1.5lb loss which now takes my stats to:

SW 12st 9.5lbs
CW 12st 1.5lbs
BMI 27.1

Really pleased as it has been a rough week. Overdid the exercise yesterday: ran 3k and walked 16000 steps and now everything aches.
Hope everyone has a lovely day and weekend when it comes.