DIET FAILED AGAIN thread 5. Everyone is welcome to join our very supportive and friendly group without any judgement.

[poorpaws]

Thread 5, everyone welcome!

@midnightblue12 I've been where you are and it's not nice. I have yo-yo dieted for three years, eating different food from my DP whilst always trying to cut down.

I needed very filling food, so if I ate cereals for breakfast I was always hungry but if I had porridge with blueberries it was more satisfying. The same at lunch time, a sandwich and I was starving, a big bowl of homemade parsnip soup with added broccoli and I felt more full. It's just trying to find what works best for you. I used to count calories but it's so tiresome. As for exercising, I find walking helps keep me fitter but I'd never jog or run, that's just not me.

Well I've truly buggered up this week <sigh>, I always do this when I'm doing well. I didn't feel too well yesterday, no energy and a spaced out, worn out, not with it kind of day. I filled the void with chocolate, I just craved it and gave in. I think I've got a sugar overload hangover this morning, when will I learn!! Now I have to fight my demons and try to get back to normal before 7/7 ends ☹️

Happy Wednesday everyone.

I’m quite looking forward to weigh day this week, how unusual! I have had a good solid week on plan, i had my wine on Friday and every other day I have had 3 -7 Syns so kept it very controlled. My food has been good, my appetite is under control and I feel better.
i’d really like to see a 1.5lb loss this week which will be my half stone. It’s not super quick weight loss but it’s steady enough and I feel like it’s sustainable. My next mini target is to be under 11 stone (again) so I’m 4lb away from that now. I will update tomorrow with my results!

the weekend should be ok, it’s my DD’s 20th birthday on Sunday, we’re doing a roast dinner with family and I’ll get a small cake and a couple of desserts, but other than that it shouldn’t be too damaging.

hope everyone is doing ok 👍

It's sounding really positive @thenewaveragebear1983, I'm looking forward to hearing your results but well done so far.

As for me, don't ask! Trying again today.

Poorpaws...do not let one chocident throw you off the wagon.
It's one slip not a disaster
Maybe do an extra ten mins dog walk today or extra exercise video.
I know it won't undo chocolate but psychologically you will feel better.
You are doing really really well with our mini challenge so it's a new day today...get back up the front and drive this wagon forward.

Ps...I ate pizza again last night, but this was a small homemade one not dominos

So I weighed in, and lost one measley little pound, which in my humble opinion should have been more. Not loads more, but I think I deserved 2 at least. So I’m a bit annoyed. I genuinely did have a good week.

so I came home and ate a load of rubbish and drank wine

only jokin….. I came home, made a biryani with mince and loads of veg and drank 2 pints of water. Who even am I?

@thenewaveragebear1983 well done, tick another pound off, it's a good steady loss. Also you did very well with the food and water, you've definitely got this.

@Theredjellybean you are so, so supportive, thank you. I've had three really bad days, too much chocolate and food. Today I've done better and yes I did an exercise dvd too (god how I hate doing it now). I've still got just over two weeks to drag myself to the finishing line but I'm so cross with myself as I was smashing it until this week.

How are you and how is dsd doing? On our daily dog walk we see an obvious anorexia sufferer, she is painfully thin and jogs every morning for over three hours. She was on her mobile today and in floods of tears and it broke my heart. She has 3 beautiful children but only sees them with help/supervision from her mother. We wonder if she was denied access over this half term holiday, it's so very sad.

Keep on trying 7/7ers, let's see if we can all make the finishing line and if we fail we've most likely all lost something over the 7 weeks so I still see that as a win.

Sorry I’ve been quiet, combination of not feeling great and driving my ambitious teenage DD to and from a course she is taking. It finishes today thank heavens.

Sitting in a carpark going over my stats. On the 7/7 challenge week 4 I have lost 5 lbs. Overall since starting on 4th September I have lost 17 lbs (that’s in 8 weeks). I am in healthy BMI now but still have a waist and tummy 6 inches too big according to nhs. Most of my weight loss was in the first month.

Keep going everyone.

@Sedgwick 5lbs in 4 weeks is excellent. It’s sustainable too. Keep going!

i’ve lost 6.5lbs now in 5 weeks at SW. I was feeling a bit despondent too however my goal was 1lb a week and that’s where I’m sitting so actually I need to be a bit kinder to myself don’t I? This week of my cycle is always my best for weight loss so I’m really going to try hard to max out on veg and protein and drinking lots of water. It’s our half term now and tbh it could be a bit tricky, I’ll be wfh with kids and puppy so we’ll see how it goes….

Morning all.
So this is end of week 4 and I'm stuck on 3lb loss... sigh.
Well going to really knuckle down this coming week...
Im not sure I can get 4 lbs off in 3 weeks but I'm going to try....yee ha...go the wagons

I’ve gone a bit off piste today, and yesterday actually as well. My foods been fine, but Too much wine this weekend. DD’s birthday today as well, so had cake and dessert.
I could totally pull it back by weigh in on Thursday though. I’ve planned my day tomorrow, I have loads of veg and things ready prepped, meals in the freezer and I am really determined to drink loads of water this week. I’ve been running a bit more, and I want to do 3 runs this week (at least). I’ve cancelled my gym membership as i just was not getting to the classes since having the dog, so I do need to reinstate some home workouts with some weights as well.

@thenewaveragebear1983 you most certainly can pull it back, I did last week. We're well over half way now so don't let it slip,you most definitely can do this.

@Theredjellybean that goes for you too. We can all definitely do this so stay positive and cling onto the wagon and I'll pull you up front in the passenger seat beside me.

It's been a tough week, lots of unexpected treats and midweek I was going to have to admit a gain but I knuckled down in the last three days and I've ended up losing half a pound this week so I'm actually delighted. I know it's not much but when you think you're going to lose the battle (instead of the weight), half a pound off is such a relief.

I am banned from doing my dvd exercises by DP. I'd been out with the dogs yesterday for a long, wet walk, came home and had soup for lunch and after a rest started my exercises. I'd done over half an hour when I felt very sick and had to stop. Eventually I was sick and my tummy was and still is, very sore. I went to bed before 8, I felt awful. DP has been saying for a long time that I do too much so I'm not allowed to do them again. For clarity he is not at all domineering and if I wanted to do them I would and he would just sigh, but I am giving them a rest for a while.

I hope everyone is doing well and the moral of this tale is even half a pound off can make you happy and will add to lbs and stones lost eventually. Stay positive everyone and try to stay on track.
Happy Monday.

Oh dear, I am up 2lbs since I was last able to weigh myself 2 weeks ago due to dead battery in scales. I knew some of my previous weight loss was illness related though. Then my brother came to stay with us and I ate rather more rubbish than usual. While I'm sorry he's gone home, I am now determined to get back on the wagon. I have lost 3lbs since we started the seven week challenge, so still lighter than I was at the beginning😊😊

@Tessisme that's the whole point of the 7/7 challenge, I thought at the beginning even if I don't lose 7 lbs if a lose 2 or 3 it's a win. Stay positive you could easily lose 5 lbs in the 7 weeks. Every lb off is a definite win.

is it too late to join? It was reading @midnightblue12 post that really resonated with me as that is exactly the same situation I’m in-disgusted with myself at the start of the year but weigh more and feeling completely fed up with the whole rigmarole if calorie counting. I tried SW years ago but maybe I need to restart

Never too late @Itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas😊 This is a lovely, supportive thread that just keeps on running, so nipping in at any time is never a problem. A few of us have been doing a mini challenge of 7lbs off in 7 weeks. I have never been able to calorie count myself. I think it takes a particular type of brain, which I just don't have😆 Have you tried intermittent fasting? I definitely find it more doable than counting calories. I'm far from perfect at it, but even when I have periods of being a bit half hearted about it, my weight doesn't seem to run away from me too much, if that makes sense!

Good Morning. I’ve been missing for 2 weeks. My dearest friend died, and watching what I eat was not a priority. The funeral is tomorrow and I am determined to get things together again. So, 97.9 this morning. Porridge for breakfast, long walk with the dogs and off for a swim shortly. Then home to do something with the butternut squash I roasted yesterday.. I don’t want to die before my time and I do want to be as healthy as possible, so there’s no way to go but forwards.

@Itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas hi and welcome. I agree with everything @Tessisme said, we are a great bunch so stick with us for a lot of support when you're not doing so well and loud cheers when you are winning.

@Zebracat I am so sorry to hear your sad news, it's not a time when you think of food. I hope all goes well tomorrow (as well as these awful times permit) and you'll get back on it when you're ready. Sending you strength and support for tomorrow.

Thanks for the welcome @Tessisme and @poorpaws and best wishes to @Zebracat as you deal with the loss if your friend. Last time I tried intermittent fasting it made my acid reflux worse- has anyone else had that and if so any solutions? Settling down to read the thread now so I catch up on everyones stories

@Zebracat ..I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Your right about not worrying about food but also right about being healthy for a long life.
Find things to fill the spaces and don't let grief be a feeling you soothe with food. (Well not always)...long walks, swimming, baths, cuddle the dogs, ...we are here for you too.

Welcome @Itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas ..I have severe Barret's oesophagitis...a type of reflux. I can't to intermittent fasting 100%..I have to have milk in coffee...and I switched to take me medication first thing, that seemed to make it ok to last until 13ish.
I do reach for the gaviscon some days though

Sorry to hear about your friend @Zebracat 💐

So I was 20 stone, 8 pounds in March this year. I tried to get life insurance and got turned down :( I had a major life changing desire to lose weight and I've been going to puregym 4 days a week and I also had gastric sleeve surgery in April in order to manage my food intake which was really bad. I'm now down to 13 stone, 10 pounds and feel so much better for it.

Anyone else struggle in an office where others bring in cheese cake / order takeaways / go to local shop for big bags of crisps?

I've had to make a disappearing act to try resist having a slice of pizza. Although I'll probably make up for it later somehow.

@TalkToTheHand123. I dont work anymore but I would have found that very difficult. Well done for walking away . I’ve just been to a funeral and was very moderate at the buffet.3 gins though!

@Zebracat I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a huge blow. Please be kind to yourself and love yourself the way your friend loved you.

@Itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas welcome to the thread! Get yourself a coffee (with milk in 😜 @Theredjellybean) and join in the chat. I've been in and out of the thread a bit but I was here at the start with the amazing and supportive @poorpaws! while I don't have a huge amount to lose, my food issues are related to mental well-being and I am learning to manage that in ways I can sustain amid the chaos of hectic life...

@iamrealjdb that is an absolutely incredible loss, well done you. Gastric sleeve surgery is no joke. Do you have any goals you'd like to share with us?

@poorpaws i was sorry to hear you felt so ill! How are you feeling now? Do you think you've been pushing yourself too hard? Maybe DP is right (I don't say that very often about a man 😂)

well, I'm pulling it back after a shocking few weeks. I was prepared to wave you off tearfully from the harbour as you all disappear into the sunset on the Good Ship HMS Goalachiever ... but looks like I'm a stowaway on board... I've lost 1lb!

@triplecheeese thank you 🙏

My biggest goal is motivating other people. I know people don't want to think about surgery but if you can't stop the overeating as I couldn't, then no matter how motivated you are, it can falter over different times. Being able to only consume 1000 calories or less a day is absolutely mind blowing.

I was able to get the surgery on Vitality and they paid for 3/4 of it.

I think as a personal goal, I've never had a six pack and would love to get there.

Total weight loss since April 2023 is 43.5 kg and I've gone from a BMI of 41.5 to 27.3 so far.

If anyone wants to discuss, please let me know.