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?

Sorry if it upset you @LightningStar but I wanted to show that you aren’t alone. It’s been dreadful. However more people have these issues than ever admit to them iyswim. I have no shame and will happily tell people just so they don’t feel like it’s just them.

I did my best for her. I always did. She has rewritten history so that we never gave her anything never took her anywhere never gave her any opportunities never allowed her a social life. None of which is true. But if that’s what she thinks then it’s her truth I suppose…

BTW the other kids have no intention of moving to be with her 😉 they like a stable home heating and reliable broadband 🤣🤣

@LightningStar i thought a medical professional had already given your DD an autism diagnosis? Apologies if I had misunderstood that in my previous post.

She is adamant she will not see any doctors. She said CAMHS let her down so she doesn't trust any doctors. She has seen many therapists over the years and none helped so she won't see any more. I have told her I say loads before I found one who helped but she won't try.

It only upset me because it made me sad for you. @HouseofHolbein

@TheRealHousewife I've sent you a WhatsApp.

Years ago she was diagnosed with autism but no one really believed it. The testers were diabolical. I don't know what to think.

Morning all, difficult to follow those posts. So sorry @LightningStar and @HouseofHolbein .
Now feel a bit superficial posting about weight loss but I’ll have a go.
Im still maintaining, nearly 2 weeks now. Sticking to my calories, walking loads this week in particular and barely any alcohol. I’m wondering if my body is holding on while dealing with Covid. 🤔
Would be lovely if it now decides to let go of a lb or two wouldn’t it?
Arms are killing me after a Pamela Reid 10 min arm workout yesterday.Now I’m nearly at goal I need to tone. Have a good Sunday.

*Pamela Reif

well I went out last night again. Was supposed to be keeping off the shots. Failed but didn’t have as many as last time 🤣🤣

so I’ve just eaten 4 leftover sausages to aid recovery and I’m going to have a little walk on the treadmill 👍

basically I’m ending my week off the same way I started it. Hungover and tired 🤣🤣

Ha ha @HouseofHolbein shots?? Gawd I’d be in bed all day so well done on even contemplating the treadmill.

www.northdevonhospice.org.uk/support-us/events/north-devon-marathon/

3 weeks today I’ll be running this 😱 well I say running… reckon I can walk it in the cut off time if I have to. I’ll need thoughts and prayers 🤣🤣 it’s crept up on me and I have done no preparation at all 🤣🤣

13.1 miles on coastal paths can’t be that bad can it? Bites nails anxiously 🤣🤣

Now feel a bit superficial posting about weight loss but I’ll have a go.

I feel like this too @Benjispruce4 I regularly come onto this thread wanting to post about weight loss, but feel I can’t because there are more important conversations going on.

Anyway, I’m sure a virus like COVID will be playing all kinds of tricks on your body Benji. You may well have a massive loss in a few days 🤞

That race looks awesome @HouseofHolbein although I can see that not having specifically prepared for it does make the whole thing even more of a challenge 😬

@CrimsonAlligator please get us back on track with the weight loss chat 😊 i need a kick up the bum again.

think the conversation veers off track sometimes because we know each other on here. And we don’t judge. Whereas sometimes the rest of the site can be a bit unfriendly if you are feeling fragile.

@HouseofHolbein schedule in two hill repeat sessions this week, it should help a little? Fabulous race, I'm sure you'll enjoy it whatever

I have spent far too much time having fun over half term! Way, way off track with eating but managed to still do all my exercise, so swings and roundabouts. I'll be very happy with a maintain next week but won't be surprised if there's a gain

Will join you all in being kicked up the arse.

From tomorrow- back to IF 12 -8pm, aim around 1200 calories, more vegetables!

@RiversBlue I think that’s uncalled for.

Just to clarify, I don’t mind the thread going off track from time to time and I like the idea of a thread where we can all support each other in whatever way we want/ need.

I just find it difficult to post about weightloss sometimes, as it seems so trivial compared to what others are going through. But that is really MY problem, not anyone else’s. I’m just too much of a sensitive person!

@RiversBlue i appreciate you giving your view, but I don’t think there was any need for the last part of your message.

Haven't read everything but just a quick note

Please don't stop posting about weight loss. It is what this thread is all about. No one should feel their stuff is superficial just because of what I am dealing with.

I have considered starting a thread in a different topic but you all know me so it made it easier and when I posted when dd was missing it was deleted by MNHQ as posters started being very cruel.

I'll take a step back. One person is not more important than the sum of the thread and it's topic.

Well done to everyone who has tried and hasn't given up. Well done to those who have tried and have decided to take a break. Everything we do is important and you are all awesome.

Take care.

@TheRealHousewife special thanks to you for always starting the thread and for all your helpful links. I've sent you a couple of WA messages. Nothing urgent. .

@LightningStar I’m fairly recent to this thread, only starting in May so I didn’t know you or the other regulars so it can be a bit overwhelming to read your posts and trying to respond is not easy. There are others that have joined after me so are more in the dark. It might be more useful to you to start a thread in another area so that you can get the experience of others who have been through similar or maybe get some professionals support for yourself. But I am more than happy to for you to continue on this thread, just that I feel woefully inadequate in responding. 💐

Yes PLEASE to being kicked up the ass! Half term + long weekend + special anniversary + any other excuse means I've continued to be horrendously off track! Too much wine, too many crisps, although I've limited my bread intake, and I've been having pretty healthy lunches.

Tomorrow is a(nother) fresh start for me. We've got 3 weeks until holiday, so we've agreed to no takeaways between now and then, and I'm back to no midweek bread, crisps, wine etc. Hoping I can undo the last week's worth of damage by weigh in day (Friday for me).

Haha @HouseofHolbein I cannot do shots, cocktails etc. They make me very drunk, very quickly, so I just steer well away these days!

And I fully agree with the sentiment upthread - this thread for me feels like a safe place among friends. We're all here for support with weight, but it goes beyond that - because we all know that our weight loss is intrinsically linked to the rest of our lives!

I feel sad that you feel the need to step back @LightningStar I would never want you to feel you can't chat on here. It's a shame that an individual who has not engaged before felt the need to wade in with remarks that I feel we're uncalled for.

I can only speak for myself, but you leaving the thread and not having the support you get here is the last thing I want @LightningStar . I’m sorry if I made you feel that way.

Just seen your post @RiversBlue . I so wish none of it was true but as long as you feel better for kicking someone when they are going through an horrific time. Luckily I am strong enough not to let someone irrelevant make any difference to my life.

Thank you @Benjispruce4 and @CrimsonAlligator for your support. Thankfully I had already made my offer and decision before I saw @RiversBlue post so they don't get to feel like their bullying has worked.

Take care everyone else and thank you.

So stay @LightningStar.

B-oats with stewed apple and yoghurt
L- bean salad with half an avocado, plum
D - just making a chicken and chorizo tomato, smoked paprika stew thing that we call Spanish chicken, with brown rice.
Wet and grey here but I’ve just tested negative and potted some pink geraniums so all good.
No steps yet, how about you @LightningStar ?

@RiversBlue , maybe you can come to understand the link between weight loss issues and life. at different times it can be money, work, family, or physical challenges that cause a person to overeat, eat foods that are too calorie dense or under exercise.
all of us are on our own journey and all of us are trying in our own way to find the right balance.
so as a lurker please share what struggles have led you to needing weight loss support?
@LightningStar , virtual handhold my dear. i'll walk with you through this.