No calorie counting - an accountability thread

[weightogetthere]

This thread is for my own accountability - if anyone wants to chat, please do.

I'm way, way overweight and although I've tried calorie counting it just doesn't stick with me and I end up putting the lost weight back on. I've probably never had the will power or true desire before (my DH loves me the way I am and while he'd be happy for me to lose the weight, he's never pressured me).

I've been through a stressful time recently that ended with my blood pressure being too high - sky high in fact! My Dr wants me to monitor it and see if I can get it down before putting me on medication and one way to do that is to lose weight (and cut down on caffeine, salt and alcohol, all the things I love).

I think this has been the kick up the arse I needed. I've massively cut back on the alcohol and admitted to myself that I was drinking too much. I've stopped drinking coke but still allowing myself 2 cups of coffee in the morning and I've drastically reduced the amount of salty snacks.

So, I'm not calorie counting but I am making different, better choices. Please come and join me if you want but no calorie counting here (I'm not saying it's bad, it just doesn't work for me), just healthier choices.

Hi! I'm here to support you and hopefully get some accountability for myself.
I want (need!) To lose at least 5stone but 8 would be perfect.
I also don't get on with calorie counting.
But I've lost 3stone in the past with just better choices and more movement (then I got pregnant again).
So hoping I can do it again.

😊

Oooo can I join you please?
3st to lose.
Hate calorie counting!
I'm planning to drastically reduce alcohol consumption & eat clean / exercise more.
Will weigh in on Monday & post daily progress.

Hello :)

I've got over 4st to lose and weigh in on Sundays (although there's the odd sneaky peak). I use an exercise bike daily except on the one day I go to dance class or if DH and I go walking.

Can I join. I've lost 7 stones but need to lose another 2 and I'm not sticking in at the moment

Weight this morning was 14st 11.5oz so a way to go yet.

@Therunecaster - that's an amazing loss, congratulations. I shall look to you for my inspiration (but no pressure 😊)

Hi all. Can I join you all. I think the no diet approach is the way forward

I have lost almost 4 stone since last summer through not calorie counting or following any diet plan. (Been there before). Just making healthier choices, trying to stop when I'm full, and only eat if hungry. I have had to really try to change my mindset around food. Not view it as a diet. Just a way of life. I have had meals out. I have takeaway at least once a week. I do not snack at all between meals. I think that has been the game changer. I have got half a stone to go.

I'm not calorie counting but am losing weight using a portion plate to cut down the amount I eat. It's brilliant because it takes away the faff of counting/weighing and while I eat healthily 80% of the time, I can also eat the occasional meal of junk food, just a heck of a lot less of it. It's been a real eye opener as to how much I was previously eating and how big my portions were - I think even with calorie counting it's easy to miscalculate.

Wow! @Therunecaster & @Babana123 those are incredible losses well done!

I've failed at exercise today.
But did make a huge fresh juice instead of eating biscuits earlier
Then had homemade crispy tofu & rice for dinner.

I'm aiming to exercise tomorrow and try to eat smaller portions!

Well, no weight loss this week - but no gain either. I do think my bum and thighs are toning up a tiny bit though. I have an exercise bike which I use every day so I hope this is making a difference.