Diet for Christmas challenge

[OhFatty]

I know it’s boiling hot and far too early but does anyone want to start a Christmas diet?

I’ve got a LOT to lose and in June I set myself a target of 4 stone by Christmas. So far I’ve lost 1 stone 3, so starting today my new target is going to be 40lbs by Christmas (although more would be very welcome 😀) My weigh day is Monday. I’ll update here every week, and hopefully some others will join me?

1lb off for me please @OhFatty which is a miracle given I wasn’t really on it last week. Trying to draw a line and concentrate on walking and water this week. Sorry to hear about what your going through @recklessgran I hope your daughter gets an appointment soon 💐

One week of macros and I've gained 3lbs. Sigh. I think I will be taking another route, I must have been doing it wrong! ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!

Forgot to tag you in in my post above @OhFatty x

I've had 2 days away and gained 2lbs. Next three days are going to have to be damage limitation. Going to assess what's in the fridge and make a plan.

@MuddyBoo 2lbs is a minimal gain. I’m sure it’ll go now that you are home. I find any change to my routine makes this more of a challenge. When I am dieting I need to be able to focus on it. If I have a social occasion where there is an expectation to eat and drink for enjoyment (and I do 😉) then it can very easily impede my weight loss. I’m someone who needs to see progress being made otherwise I give up.
I’m another 1.5lbs down from Sunday so just over 1lb to go for my first stone. I would like to be able to claim that by next week. And then another stone by Christmas 😬. I have a lot to lose. I dream of being the weight that many of you are already ! Hope everyone is doing okay 👍

I've had a bad week so far too @MuddyBoo, haven't dared weigh myself but I've still been logging on mfp so I know the damage! DDs sleep has been particularly awful and I've been going to work on 3-4 broken hours then cracking over food options because I'm too tired.

Hoping I can do damage limitation for the rest of the week too.

I have a lot lose too @Stepcount, about 5 stone to be in the healthy weight bracket so I'm in it for the long haul and won't jack it in over a couple of bad days.

@WutheringShites86 thats the best attitude!

I weighed in today @OhFatty and I am still 18.3 so just staying the same - I have not been trying at all and am forcing myself to keep weighing and updating here to keep myself accountable

Still gymming 4/5 times weekly but thats more for my sanity! The weight loss is all about the food and as a life long obese person I have never been able to crack that one!

Seems like lots of us have struggled this week but the accountability and support here helps us keep going.

10st10, a 3lb gain for me this week. 😮‍💨

OK, things that I struggled with:
Going away and losing my routine
Caving instantly when people asked if I want cake/wine/maple spice hot chocolate
Not setting time aside for exercise

So this week I need to:
🍽 Stick to the meal plan
💪 Prioritise exercise
🚫Just say no to friends and family offering treats

And on the plus side, I know there is no point giving up and I'm still here. There's time yet to make a good loss before Christmas

Sorry to hear that a few of you have had challenging weeks. Please do try to be kind to yourselves. I always try to think of the long game in a bad week, and of the progress you have made.

So sorry I have been a bit AWOL lately. I’ve had a chest infection thanks to the nursery germs from the twins and my asthma has been really bad since. @WutheringShites86 and @OhFatty thank you so much for the kind words, they really did cheer me up. I appreciate your support.

Sorry forgot to add my weigh in from this Monday @OhFatty - it was just -1lb for me this week.

However, can’t be too upset, as it was my twin’s birthday party yesterday and they’re now 1! Even though my asthma is still bad, I feel so lucky I was able to make it (wasn’t sure I would based on the past week) and it was a lovely day for them filled with love, smiles and giggles. Even had to buy a smaller blouse, as the one I had bought to wear was actually way too big now. I credit the support from you all for that, thank you!

Also @recklessgran sprry to hear you’ve had a stressful time. Thinking of you and I hope things start to look up soon

Happy 1st birthday to your twins @TheBatwoman. I’m so sorry you’ve been so unwell, but really glad you got to go to the party - AND wearing a smaller size!!! That’s a real achievement to be proud of 😀😀😀

Hi, here's my weigh in for today:
Today I weighed in at 11 stone 6, which is 4.75 lb loss this week (25 September), 10.75 lbs loss overall.

You've smashed this week @SnowyMouse

What's your secret?

I calorie count and fasted one day...I wont lose this week because of my monthly.

@OhFatty , just logging with you my loss for this week- -1lb. I was lighter midweek but followed the same pattern as last week which was to drop 2lbs + but then go back up a little with a few weekend indulgences. Looks like it’ll be another week before I hit my first st off. I start a new job soon which will mean I am out of the house 4-8pm so it’ll be interesting to see the impact of that on my eating habits.
Have a positive week everyone. Well done to those of us persevering and sending my best to anyone dealing with additional pressures 💐

Hi everyone, happy birthday to your LOs @TheBatwoman! I'm sorry you've been having a rough time with your health, you've done so well to still have a loss this week.

I've done less well, my first gain 😔2lbs up on weigh in this morning so quite annoyed to be back at 15st. I had a bad week but still logged everything on mfp for accountability and I don't feel I deserve that much of a gain tbh but there we are.

A next week tomorrow...

Sorry you've had a gain, @WutheringShites86 You can do it next week!

Thanks @SnowyMouse, you had a great loss well done 👏

Thanks!

164lb

Think that's 1lb off from last week.

11st 10lb exactly. Happy with that and hopefully getting closer to 11st by Christmas.

@OhFatty

164lb

Sorry forgot to tag

Exercise needs to make a start for me this week.

Thank you very much @WutheringShites86 and @OhFatty 😁when I passed on your birthday wishes Little Batman and Batgirl said ‘ta’ (they can’t say thank you yet, but are getting quite good at saying ‘ta’ now).

Well done for logging everything for accountability @WutheringShites86. Sorry it hasn’t paid off this week, but this week is another week as you say - great attitude. You’ve got this!

Well done @SnowyMouse - excellent progress! Also well done to @Stepcount and @christmas2022 on your losses as well. You’re doing great!

Morning all and congrats on all those losses.

I'm determined to move more this week so last night I had a half hour dance party with DD and this morning I left the house at half 6 for a walk. I walked up to the hills and caught the sunrise which was wonderful. Just got back now, my feet are tired but the rest of me feels pumped up for the day.

Wishing you all a good Monday!

That's very sweet @TheBatwoman, my DD is a year older and now says 'fank yoooou' 😊