LOSE IT! JUNE 2022 ☀️

[TheRealHousewife]

☀️THE SUMMER COUNTDOWN THREAD 2 ☀️

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 a 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?

I’m guessing you didn’t top it with yoghurt and berries? 😂

I very much did enjoy my takeaway, CrimsonAlligator - and it was surprisingly tasty and filling so kept within my calorie limit which was great.

That photo looks fab, Gin - I'd forgotten you were over for the D-Day celebrations. The 6th of the 6th was my dear departed Dad's birthday, born in 1939 so just before the outbreak of war. Would love to see some more pics, if you have them!

Sorry to hear you're still not 100%, Benji. I didn't suffer too much, even when positive, but my taste and smell is still fuckered which is so frustrating. Hope you feel better this week!

Your roast sounds delicious, RealHousewife - so many tasty veggies! I was making Pinch of Nom Coq au Vin (which is so tasty and low in calories) but due to pizza yesterday, well have the chilli beef I was due to make instead.

Have made some Prune & Pecan muffins as well today - and munched one as, TMI, I am not moving as I should below. Probably not enough water but I also think my few days off-piste has meant my body has gone into a bit of shock last week. Might explain my slight gain on Friday 😉!

Hope everyone else is having a nice weekend - best get off my butt and do the dull chores I've got waiting for me. Never ends, does it!!

Thanks for the warm welcome back!

@SanFranBear it was so good, we love being there. Here's a couple more for you!

J'aime la France 🇫🇷, did you have any delicious French food @ginsparkles ?

Oh my lord @Benjispruce4 ... way way too much! The crepes! The baguettes! The seafood!!!

I darent go near the scales this week!!!!

Goodness, those mussels look terrific 😋

Thanks for the photos! Looks like you had great weather which, as I understand it, was very much not the case for the original landings!

Oh that’s looks right up my rue!
Seafood is healthy at least!

So today I had
B- dry fried egg with sautéed mushrooms on seedy toast
L- homemade hummus with salad and a rice cake, apple
D roast chicken with green vegetables and a few small herby potatoes, plum

161.6 this am.
my calorie allowance for the day was minus my overage from yesterday (50 calories)
there are several you tube tutorials on how to use the program...i need to figure a few things out.

Argh... really snacky day which is unlike me (well, unlike the New Me!) but I'm just hungry today. I'm within my daily allowance - just - but will head to bed shortly to try and stave off the cravings! Had three decent meals today too....

well done @SanFranBear , just keep trying. going to bed does work. i'm heading into the garden.

Not a good day
I was entertaining a friend for lunch who is a very good cook and a very generous host. So I did my best to provide a lovely but low calorie starter, main and pudding. And pre lunch nibbles. And wine.

It wasn't all that delicious but I think it was still way over what I should have eaten.
Wednesday is still 2 days away .....

<slopes in very late to the June thread ....!!!>

Maintaining steadily at 11 stone 5.5. OK, 3.5 lbs above my low of 11.2, but doing it without having to think about it too much, if that makes sense? Food still good, although portions creeping up. Still no biscuits / sweet stuff, except cake on special occasions. Occasional nose-dive into crisps, but no buying any more so can't have. My alcohol is my concern - and what I will tackle head-on. Exercise still good, incl bike riding.

Will catch-up on thread in a bit - but lovely to "see" you all. Caught quick glimpse of lovely food and beaches from Normandy Gin. Hope you had a great trip. Thanks again TheRealHousewife for thread

Good Morning

You’re welcome @buzzofthebumblebee 👍 Nice to see you drop by 😬Well done on getting into an eating pattern that doesn’t need too much thinking about. Little tweaks will get you losing again if that’s what you’d like.

@Lizsmum I’m sure you’re guest found your hosting very nice 👌 It’s always lovely when someone cooks for us. Plus sometimes socialising and connecting is more important than counting calories. Like you say Wednesday is 2 days away.

@SanFranBear well done on staying within your allowance 👍

I’ve just noticed my post from last night hasn’t posted @ginsparkles … I’d complimented your food pics. Looks delicious 😋

@milkfromthesleepycow Pancakes @ 500 calories 😮

Menu
Meal 1 - Smoked Salmon & pea frittata. Pear, pecans.
Meal 2 - Cold cuts from yesterdays roast chicken & bubble & squeak. Brown sauce.
Tea, coffee, water

Mumsnet has gone very glitchy again.

Hello! So first day back, but no food in the house so it's a double pasta day! Meals planned for the rest of the week though, and no more croissants!!

Have a great day everyone!

Had a bit of a rubbish weekend for my diet! I've stuck to it food wise, but indulged in wine and gin for the past 3 days...

I'm 12st 5 compared to the 12st 9 I was this time last week, but I was 12st 4 yesterday! Lots of water today - hopefully it's water weight and I have a good result for tomorrow (my weigh in day)

Had a bit of a rubbish weekend for my diet! I've stuck to it food wise, but indulged in wine and gin for the past 3 days...

I'm 12st 5 compared to the 12st 9 I was this time last week, but I was 12st 4 yesterday! Lots of water today - hopefully it's water weight and I have a good result for tomorrow (my weigh in day)

Morning all:
B- 30g oats made with water, blueberries and a tbsp Greek yoghurt, tsp chia seeds, tea
L- Chicken salad, apple
D- ?

Morning! I seem to be stuck at 9st 9lb at the moment. Mind you I'm not putting loads of effort into losing just now so maybe I'm just stabilising here for a while?

I'm doing 6 days at work this week 😱 got tomorrow off then in every day for 8 days 😭😭

I'm going to take some food with me today so I don't end up buying crap at work. Not sure what to have as a simple filling meal that I don't have to heat up. Probably pasta with something...

@HouseofHolbein protein is your friend. A couple of boiled eggs with a crunchy salad?

Yes I was thinking of eggs... will see what salad we have in the fridge 😊

Morning all! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. I had a reasonably active weekend, family walk, boot faired yesterday so a lot of lifting and shifting boxes up and down stairs, in and out to car etc. Didn't drink Saturday (very unusual for me!) but made up for that yesterday 🤦‍♀️

Sorry you're not feeling well @Benjispruce4 I hope you feel better soon.

Hope you had a lovely holiday @ginsparkles I am such a Francophile! We are going to France in the summer (if my youngest's passport arrives in time - gah the anxiety!) and I cannot wait for the hypermarche, le pain, le fromage, les tomates, le vin... Oh mon dieu!

We've got a little UK staycay next week though so trying to keep on track between now and then.

Today's plan:
L - cup-a-soup, veggies, greek yogurt and pomegranate
D - crushes roasted newies, Quorn nuggets and peas

Have a wonderful Monday ☺️

@ButteryNuts Weight gain/loss is a strange phenomenon… fingers crossed it water weight and will soon disappear!

@ImALittlePea Bonjour Mademoiselle 🇫🇷 Here’s hoping the passport arrives on time!

@HouseofHolbein Did you get the job? Sorry if I’ve missed a post.

You too @ginsparkles. Are you writing a shopping list to start afresh? I actually love it when I’ve cleared the decks and start restocking the fridge.

Flippin weather is pants ☁️ Where’s the ☀️!

Morning.

I've decided to do smoothies instead juices as the juicer is too faffy and takes ages to clean. Should have a similar effect, and possibly better as smoothies keep all the fibre.

Today I'm planning on smoothies only, but if its not enough calories for me and I feel woozy ill have porridge too.

My aim is 3 days of smoothies only, I suspect this will be about 800 cals. Other days 2 light meals a day along with a smoothie, and normal eating at weekend (I have guests up for weekend).

Unfortunately every weekend for the next few weeks is going to be impossible to calorie count as I have weddings, hen do, a holiday, friends family coming etc. I'll try to make smart decisions but not be restrictive. But to compensate I'll have to really watch what I eat through the week.

@TheRealHousewife I don't know they'll tell me by the end of the week 😊 🤞🤞🤞