☀️LOSE IT! July 2022☀️

[TheRealHousewife]

Fresh new month, fresh new start, fresh new habits. Jump right into July! Reset & refresh to become a healthier version of yourself! It’s going to be 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). It’s a journey, not a destination.

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? You can do it, if you really want too!

@raspberrymeringue this is for you :)
"Dark Chocolate and Black/Green tea have been shown to lower cortisol levels in response to stress."

you grabbing chocolate might be considered a good choice!

thinking of you @ginsparkles , i'm sorry for your loss.

I’ve opened the rose wine. Had a shit day and not hungry at all but I really don’t care about wine calories right now. I feel like running into the fields and screaming! PS I know I’m menopausal with a DD returned from uni and another who likes to use me as her sponge but my day at work has tipped me over. 😡Normal service will resume tomorrow I hope.

Sorry to read your post @Benjispruce4 sounds like another tough day. Do whatever you need to get through. Hopefully you'll get a good nights sleep and awaken to a better day 💜

@ginsparkles what a beautiful dog, I’m so sorry. They were obviously well loved and had a wonderful life with you, which is the best we can do for them while they are here 💔

@ginsparkles 💔 I'm so sorry 😞

Bum - its my weigh day today and unfortunately, a small gain. Not remotely surprised given my weekend (and my splurge on Wednesday) but a bit gutting nonetheless:

SW: 104.7kg
CW: 78.0kg
July GW: 74.7kg

Got to get back on it this week which should be doable as I don't have anything too exciting planned. Oh, to be 21 again and out every night drinking and eating and not sleeping and it not impacting my weight in the slightest! Happy times 😄

I'll be out for a decent hike this afternoon as well - I've not really been able to get out as much as I'd like in recent weeks which definitely has an effect.

Hope everyone else has lovely weekend plans - I think I'm going to sleep, do some gentle house-hunting and sleep some more! Oh, and drink more water - really need to do that!

@ginsparkles I'm so sorry. What a gorgeous pooch 💔

Weigh in today - 1/2 off. Seems my consistent loss rate at the moment, which is fine. I don't feel that I deserve it this week, but I'm going to take it.

Had an awful, awful afternoon yesterday. There's a situation going on with DS at school which I thought was being dealt with, but new blows were dealt yesterday and I cried non stop from pick up for about two hours 🤦‍♀️ my mum suggested a glass of wine to calm my nerves/unwind but I'm so glad I didn't. Just had my dinner, lots of water and an early night. Now back into school this morning for another conversation I don't want to have.

Plan for today... Depends kind of on how convo goes! But hopefully:
Lunch - norma
Dinner - risotto (glad it wasn't on the menu yesterday in the end as I didn't have the energy to cook it!)

Have a good Friday everyone.

Well done @ImALittlePea you did better than me a SI took your mum’s advice! Problems at school are horrible aren’t they? Mine were staff and parent related which can be as bad at times. I feel asleep really early so I think the wine did me good as I wasn’t good company last night. Also the wine cals weren’t too bad as I didn’t eat- very naughty I know but it’s done now.
mashed avo on toast this morning. Thanks for your kindness @TheRealHousewife as always xx

Thanks @Benjispruce4 and sorry you had a shitty day too 💐 yes they are horrible. My DS is a complicated little boy, he's had a lifetime of poor health/hospitals/medicine etc, we know he is socially/emotionally behind because of that and we're trying to access as much support as we can for him. But all that said, you can't use that as an excuse for bad behaviour. Even at 7yo. Another mum came to talk to me yesterday about his treatment of her child and it broke my heart into pieces. I know, the school knows, he's not a 'bad kid', he isn't malicious at all (in fact, normally he is incredibly kind and caring etc) - these incidents are generally very isolated, but they still happen, and when they do they are quite extreme - but I can see how others will see him that way. I also believe he's being led on by others in his class as he's, ironically, so eager to please, he does what they tell him to and it's him that lands in trouble. It's devastated me, and right now I'm so worried for his future. Definitely not one to drink wine on, I think.

Sorry - major derailment. Carry on, ladies ❤️

Worries about your children are the worst worries but unfortunately part of the job description. My 'baby' is 43 and I worry about her every day, due to her health. I feel for you @ImALittlePea .

Happy Friday All 😊

@SanFranBear Its always disappointing to see a gain on the scales and knowing why doesn’t seem to lesser that feeling. Honestly it’s natural to fluctuate as weight loss isn’t linear. All that hiking will be building strength & stamina, even muscle 👍 Good luck with the house hunting!

@ImALittlePea Sorry to read your were bereft. Super Big Girl pants on (as armour to any negative stuff) and good luck with the school convo. Well done on your loss 👍

@Benjispruce4 You're welcome! Hope you’re feeling better overall. I loved mashed avo 😋

@HouseofHolbein How are you? I’m sure you’re fine as always but wanted you to know I thought of you today 😊

Menu
Meal 1 - Mushroom Omelette & side salad. Walnuts.
Meal 2 - Cold cuts Chicken & salad. Strawberries & Greek yoghurt.

Tea, black coffee & water water water 😬

Enjoy your Fridays Peeps, it’s said it’s going to get hot hot hot in the coming days. You know the mantra, Keep hydrated with water water water! 💧💧💧

So sorry to hear about your lovely dog @ginsparkles. It’s heartbreaking to lose a beloved pet 😢

Sorry to hear about your stressful days @ImALittlePea and @Benjispruce4 . Losing weight would be so much easier if life didn’t happen. It sounds like you both did remarkably well considering. Fingers crossed your talk with the school goes well @ImALittlePea 🤞

I’ll be doing my 2k rowing “race” later today. It will just be me, in my garage, trying to break the time I set 12 weeks ago. I’ve somehow managed to take it all so incredibly seriously that I’m actually nervous now 😂 It’s not helped by the various accounts I’ve read online about what a proper 2k feels like. It’s a gruelling experience by the sounds of it.

Anyway, I weighed myself when I started this programme three months ago and weighed myself again this morning. I’m a little disappointed to say that I stayed exactly the same. I guess subconsciously I would have liked 60+ hours of intense exercise to result in some kind of loss, but I know my diet has been all over the place.

I’ll try again when I sign up for the next training plan. I quite fancy a 10k, although I may not feel quite so optimistic after today’s race..

Thank you for the tag @TheRealHousewife! Usual busy with work week and have felt a bit sad... 2 friends have lost their husbands in the last week one expected one definitely not. Made me think really.

So I've not really stuck to sensible food and I've not weighed. I've given myself a week off.

However I have given myself a list of things that I will do every day. Kept it simple so it's 10k steps and 1 bottle of water plus remembering my HRT checking my bank account and reading a chapter of a book every day. Once I've done this every day for a month I'll add some more bits in.

I'm at work on a late today and tomorrow. Tomorrow I'm going to parkrun in the morning and then hopefully out after work. Sunday I'm taking part in a 10k race. It's going to be hot 🤣🤣

@ginsparkles I am so very sorry about your gorgeous dog but what a kind thing to be able to do for your pet. Much love to you and your family 💕

Very best of luck, CrimsonAlligator - I love your dedication and 2k of rowing is pretty hardcore!

Thanks for your kind words, RealHousewife - you always seem to know the right thing to say! Your lunch sounds delicious.

Sorry to hear life is stressful for you, LittlePea and Benji. Hope the tall went well and today is a new day, full of promise! LizsMum is so right - worries about DC never leave, they just change

Right, I better start my day properly now DC have headed out the door and I've MN'ed for far too long!

Thank you @Lizsmum @TheRealHousewife @CrimsonAlligator thankfully the talk with school was more reassuring than anything. The head teacher there is great and very supportive to all sides of things. Cried my way home again but this time more relief, less worry. Now for a cup of tea and to get on with the day.

So many wonderfully wise women - agree wholeheartedly with SanFran that worries about DC never leave, they just change. Amazing hats off to you both ImaLIttlePea & Benji - on getting through your days, one with a glass of wine, one none. I also had a rubbish day with one of my DC yesterday and sunk completely into the rosé. Wasn't really justified, just a poor excuse. Kick up the backside today. Don't know why I do it when it achieves nothing. Hope things improve for you both.

Go CrimsonAligator Go !!!! A race is a huge achievement, but on your own without support even harder. Let us know how you're getting on. And good luck in your 10k at the weekend House.

Happy friday everyone.

It's so easy to do @buzzofthebumblebee which is precisely why I don't.. my parents both had quite substantial and prolonged problems with alcohol, and I know I could so easily fall into the same pattern if I don't stay mindful of it. So I try not to let myself have any when I've had an upsetting day.... It doesn't always go that way, mind you!

Oh my goodness @HouseofHolbein 😢. So sorry to read that! How utterly dreadful. It is a wake up call when those close to us die unexpectedly! I know only too well. Just prior to c19 we lost 2 parents and I lost a dear brother all within 8 months of each other and all sudden deaths so the coroner was involved. TBH we are only just coming to terms with losing 75% of our small family. Dreadful time.

@fallfallfall Thanks for the tip. I'll def hit the green tea, Not sure it would be wise for me to have dark choc in the house, when i cant control myself around other peoples supplies.

You’re v welcome and thank you 🙏 @SanFranBear we are a team on these threads and everyone is so supportive ❤️

@ImALittlePea thats good to hear! Schools can be quite intimidating at times, for parents as well as children.

@buzzofthebumblebee dont be so hard on yourself. We all have different coping mechanisms; perhaps you’d feel happier if you found something else to detract from emotionally charged situations and the impact it has on your well-being. I think you were being really insightful and honest to see that you were looking for an excuse to pop the cork. If you are aware what you’re doing (self sabotage) you could change the script and go for a bath/shower/clean or ring/chat with someone. Sometimes at night I might feel ‘snarky’, I did last night actually, so I got up, cleaned the downstairs loo then went up stairs to have my nighttime shower/brush teeth and the feeling totally dissipated. I wasn’t hungry, I was bored.

Thanks for the support @SanFranBear and @buzzofthebumblebee . I did my race and managed to shave 24 seconds off my previous best time. I’m really happy with that 😊

My goodness, you’ve had so much to deal with @TheRealHousewife . I’m not surprised it’s taken a while to adjust to all that.

Look after yourself @HouseofHolbein . Supporting others through grief is so hard 😔

I’m glad the conversation with the school went well @ImALittlePea and that they are supportive of your DS. That must be such a relief.

Had a better day today. A good talk with a trusted colleague helped enormously plus it’s Friday obviously!
L - 2 x pumpkin seed ryvitas with hummus and an apple.Loads of water today.
D - might eat out so not sure. Will be mindful if we do though.

Sending you a medal CrimsonAlligator for your PB!! Well done. How long does rowing 2k take in total? Bet your arms back and shoulders are looking lovely and toned for the summer !

Thx for kind words & support TheReal. Lots going on with DC & I really miss seeing friends for a chat, to air things with them, have a laugh, and realise you're not alone with the stuff you have to deal with as a parent. I'm rather lonely to be honest. But enough about me ....

Glad you've had a better day Benji - hope you did eat out - nice treat! I've just cooked v delicious chilli con carne & rice. Yum. Early night (after a cool shower) and book read as you suggest TheReal.

@buzzofthebumblebee Giving a reassuring hug. Life’s tough and lonely at times. I live in hope that people in general learn to be more kind and not find it so hard to reach out to each other. Whenever I’m out and about I smile at people and say a greeting when I pass and it’s surprising just how many are in their own world and don’t respond. Can you get child care/baby sitter so you can have some down time? I know it isn’t always easy to arrange.

@Benjispruce4 Great to read you’ve had a better day and yay it’s Friday 😀

Call me Mrs Exciting or what, I’m having an early night, this heat is draining and my backs sore. Always feel better horizontal 😬Night folks x

rest well @TheRealHousewife and probably @CrimsonAlligator also!!
kids...oh yes...this month is grandson issues poor little soul had a dreadful school year. my dd hasn't said a word to me but my son-in-law (if you can call someone not legally married that) has filled me in. they will be moving him schools and countries, the little guy is not even 6 yet.
oh @buzzofthebumblebee , i too miss seeing my lady friends during times of stress...dh just doesn't get me or my perspective at times. last month was a challenging one and no one really seemed to get it.
the dress from hobbs arrived and is near perfection but a touch too big. so i've ordered a size 12, which will be fine even if i loose weight.