LOSE IT! May 2022

[TheRealHousewife]

☀️THE SUMMER COUNTDOWN THREAD ☀️

Fresh new month, fresh new start, fresh new habits. Jump right in to reset & refresh to become a healthier version of yourself in time for a Sizzling Summer!

As no one size fits all, members need to follow their own way of eating to LOSE or MAINTAIN. 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?

The situation is she has attempted to end her life at least three times and maybe four. She won't accept help from anyone. No way would she have wanted me to go with her, she has gone over 400 miles away from home. She has plans for after the first attempt, the second, the third. She still tried .

Sending so much love @SunshineCake There's not much I can say but am holding your hand.

That’s so sad @sunshine. I’m so sorry . You must just want to keep her home where you can keep an eye on her. 💐

Thank you @ginsparkles and @Benjispruce4 . I am struggling but trying not to think about what might happen.

Sunshine that's so hard. I'm literally an hour away from her: I'm sending her all my good vibes. If you need me, and I mean this, I can be with her in the hour. I'm sure she'll be grand in Auld Reekie - she'll have a grand time💜

Thank you so much @Puffalicious. That is so kind of you and a big comfort. .

I'm glad- someone being nearer is always a good thing for the back of your brain. I'm also super mammy/ teacher/ first aider/ teetotaller. (Just saying!😀). X

@Puffalicious 👼

Thank you @Puffalicious She has messaged to say she has got to the hostel so hopefully she likes who she is sharing with. My son has just come home so I am very happy about that but tbh really want to go to bed !

Go to bed, my friend. Rest those weary eyes.

I'm stressing as I am now bleeding. I am awaiting a scan to check for why something isn't right inside but I haven't rung yet. I will ring tomorrow. I didn't want to ring today and then have to miss seeing my friend on Wednesday. Dh says won't be that quick but it could be but I will ring. I am tired as been awake since 4, I am fretting about DD, stressing about what we will eat tomorrow as we have stuff that needs using but we don't want big meals. Feel too stressful to sleep. Happy that DS1 is here though. My boy.

thank you @Puffalicious

Nice warm bath or shower and a cup of camomile or cocoa @SunshineCake .

Morning all
Hope you're feeling better @SunshineCake

Beautiful day down here but sadly I'll be inside for the duration!
L: frittata and salad, orange, apple
D: ham, roast squash and broccoli

Rooting for a good day for everyone, especially those who are WOW tomorrow

Good morning. Hope you got some sleep @SunshineCake

Another day in the shop today, seem to have got stubbornly stuck at the same weight, so definitely need to adjust calorie intake down I think.

Today
Salad with feta, yoghurt and banana
Smoked salmon pasta

Thank you everyone. You are all so lovely. Honestly, I am so grateful and you all talking to me is helping hugely though I feel rubbish as this is meant to be about weight loss and I'm just bringing the thread down.

I tried to sleep and got really worried. Poor DH was just about to sleep when I told him this. I woke once which isn't too bad. I am going to get dressed and go for a run then walk the dog on my own as DH wants a break from that aka wants to do his hobby! I don't mind, he's doing loads at the moment. I need to keep busy but I have a plan of what I need to do and also hopefully I will get to see my friend tomorrow.

Thanks again @ginsparkles @milkfromthesleepycow @Benjispruce4

Hope everyone is well and has a good day. Don't forget your water and extra vegetables.

Worries are always worse at night. Hope your walk helps @SunshineCake . Don’t worry about posting. Life (shit) happens and it’s always good to talk.
Glorious day in my neck of the woods. Enjoy!

Hi everyone - quick one as I'm on work. Sounds like everyone's having a hard time. As they used to say in the old days ((hugs))... to all...

Weight wise this is getting ridiculous. So still off booze, had a couple of days of literally under 1000 cals (was at dentist so fasted by accident most of the day); then did a very long hill walk 10km. Feel much better / fitter / lighter than even 2 weeks ago from pure exercise and giving up wine.
Stood on scales this morning - showed SIX lbs down !! I couldn't believe it / shouted out to DH, thrilled. Step up again to see the exact weight to put into MFP. Gone. Back to the same weight for past 2 weeks. Tried everything , all I got was same weight or 1lb up....

I might replace the batteries and see what it looks like then

Oh no @Flowers111 , that’s frustrating. As you’re feeling lighter and fitter, I’m sure it’s just your scales playing up.

So sorry to read how hard things are for you at the moment @SunshineCake . Hugs to you and hugs to @TheRealHousewife as well. The long term impact of being abused as a child is a horrible thing to have to deal with. I hope you’re ok and come out of the process even stronger than you currently are 🤗

I stepped on the scales for the first time this morning after my holiday. Apparently I’ve gained 2 kg. I’m sceptical to be honest. Yes, I ate a lot, but I didn’t eat that much! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that at least some of that extra weight will fly off.

Hi @TheRealHousewife I was a little confused by your post. Didn't see the one you wanted removed but were you saying you want to take a break from the thread ? I am sorry you had a abusive childhood. I hear you as so did I. I had EMDR therapy about three years ago for the SA and that helped immensely. If you want to chat you know I am always available. I reading a book called The Body Keeps Score which made me realise I am not abnormal. As my EMDR therapist said, I am having normal reactions to abnormal situations. Take care of yourself.

Oh @Flowers111 ! What a gut wrenching disappointment. Scales can be horrible. No wonder Joe Wicks calls them the sad step. Remember sometimes the tape measure is kinder and even if the weight is taking a while to show on the scales everything you are doing is positive.

@CrimsonAlligator officially decreeing that all scales are faulty today. Hopefully for WOW they will all behave and be kind.

I was slightly up, 0.4 lb which was disappointing but I have run again then walked the dog for an hour and forty so I'm staying positive. No chocolate since Sunday which is a good thing. Lunch is roast chicken, loads of salad and some new potatoes. Dinner will be jacket potato, not great for a hot day but they need using.

Now, be honest everyone. Would you prefer it if I didn't post about my stresses re DD especially? No offence taken. I will still chat about weight and food and running etc as I would hate to to join in this lovely group.

Water time.

@SunshineCake you post about your life stressors, I post about mine, we all post about ours. It's all part and parcel of the journey x

Ah @SunshineCake this is so much more than a weight loss thread now! In the spirit of sharing my 16 year old managed to sleep through her biology GCSE today 🤦‍♀️ I got a phone call at work at 10:30 to ask where she was.

I had to go home worrying myself sick because my eldest started self harming during her GCSEs so was really hoping history wasn’t repeating itself.

she was fast asleep and her room stunk of weed 🤦‍♀️ Anyway I took her to school and when I got home I found the weed she knew nothing about under her bed.

went back to work but I’m home now. That’s going to be a difficult conversation later.

Have to agree that weight loss may have brought us all together, but this thread is more than that! I'd much rather you posted and got your sadness/stress out in this 'safe place', than feel you've got to stay quiet, Sunshine. Honestly....

And wow, Holbein - as you said, going to be a tough conversation later! We're the school happy for her to sit the exam at a different time or does that mean the dreaded summer resit?

Had leftover Balti for lunch and will have freezer fun curry for dinner later - wouldn't want to be in my vicinity tomorrow!