⭐️LOSE IT! January 2024 Reset & Renew⭐️

[TheRealHousewife]

⭐️Open to All⭐️

January 2024! Fresh start & develop new habits. Join-in to reset & refresh and become a healthier version of yourself. These threads are for those who’d like to lose and those who wish to maintain whilst eating a healthy varied diet.

As no one size fits all, members need to follow their own way of eating. This thread aims to offer guidance, support and a bit of hand holding.

We generally have 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 eat twice a day. Im a long time healthy eater and overall I’ve lost over 3 stone. After having been on the wrong side of 12st Im now hovering around 9st. I had a blip a couple of years ago when my thyroid went wonky but now back on track.

Are you in😊 What food plan will you be following? What do you want to change and why?

Amazing! Well done!

I’m going to copy my post from another thread, regarding UPF and how it’s finally dawned on me that I need to basically cut them right out or at least around 95% UPF free,

Oh I totally get it- it’s SO hard and it’s literally everywhere. Listening to the podcast (and reading Dr Chris’ book) has really opened my eyes. Basically the gist is, it’s not your fault (I mean your as in anyone’s) that you’re addicted to UPF, it’s the fault of your environment and the big corporations who make this food. They also talk about UPF as an addiction, and how, like alcohol or nicotine, some people are able to perfectly well have say one biscuit or UPF bagel once in a while and it does them no harm because they’re not addicted. In the same way some people can drink one glass of wine or smoke one cigarette. For people who have obesity or are overweight, the likelihood is they’re addicted to UPF and why most diets fail is because they don’t treat this ‘addiction’. Honestly, it totally changed my view.

They also acknowledge that you have to have privilege (time, education, finances, resources) to make this change, and that quite simply, for various reasons, not everyone can. It’s a really interesting podcast.

For me, I’ve realised that I am addicted to UPF. My relationship with food is so disordered. I have binged in the past, if I eat one chocolate bar it tends to turn into three. I love cooking and healthy food but I’ve come to realise I just can’t have much UPF in my diet- it sends me on a downward spiral. HOWEVER. I am lucky in that currently I have the time, energy, money etc to commit to this way of living. I am also not going to be able to cut out every single UPF as they’re EVERYWHERE. But I think for me this has to be the way forward.

Anyway. I am now one week in, and I am looking forward to weigh in tomorrow. I have eaten so well, and I can honestly feel the difference already. Now it’s keeping it up and remembering why I’ve decided to go down this route. I need to up exercise too but did go for an hours walk today.

B: Porridge with nectarine
L: Vegetarian Enchiladas with crispy kale
D: Mexican eggs rolls
Snacks: Protein yoghurt, small number of cashews, coffee with frothy oat milk

50 mins fast walking on treadmill, trying to exercise whilst not aggravating my sciatica

After the last few days, I'm also a Nutracheck convert!

Weekly weigh in

SW - 1st Jan - 225lb
WC 8th Jan - 220lb
Total Loss - 5lb

I am also trying to become much more aware of UPF. I live in Turkey and there isn't the amount of ready food here as in the U.K, however it is starting. I cook everything from scratch and don't eat upf other than snacks I don't think. However, it made me realise that it's actually my son who probably eats the most, again with snacks, so I have made the decision to really try to bake more so that the biscuits, or cake we have are homemade and I know what is in them. Thought I could cook popcorn in place of crisps etc. This isn't going to be easy as I already spend a lot of time cooking, and baking takes longer and is messier. Downside is that I easily avoid the snack drawer, but last night polished off at least 8 ginger biscuits that I had made. What else should I be aware of upf wise that I may not have even thought of?

Morning all and congratulations for all the losses and positive changes. Today is my proper start now that both dc are back at school this week. The weekend wasn't good snack wise as I enjoyed lots of Christmas chocolate that I hadn't eaten over Christmas. I've stuck with my usual porridge and yogurt for breakfast and lunch though as those habits are deeply ingrained now. Onwards and downwards and I'll see what Wednesday brings. Have a great week!

Morning. Doing first "fast" day of the year today, normally I do Tuesday & Thursday but it works better to do Mon/Weds this week.

Weigh in today, -6lb.

Very please. Now to keep going!

Pretty pleased with my weekend - much less alcohol and snacks than I had been having of late. Did have a planned night out with friends but was taking it easy on the wine, and didn't have any snacks/wine when we went to the theatre in the afternoon, so overall, because I'd weighted nutracheck for extra calories yesterday, I think I pretty much stayed within my limit.

@FiveShelties and @maybein2022 that is amazing. 6lbs in one week! Well done!

I had a tricky weekend. We had guests visiting which was lovely but I found it knocked me off plan a bit. I had a great time so I'm not going to kick myself and instead am focusing on the changes that I still held on to. E.g I only had one drink over the weekend (normally I'd have shared a bottle of wine on Saturday AND Sunday. I also didn't snack after dinner and yesterday we went on a walk for a good hour or so. We stopped at a café afterwards and I had a skinny latte but swerved the cake which is very unusual for me!) Tiny steps but I'm feeling like I want to get back on track today and start planning my meals more.

Today's plan:

B - coffee and melon

L - poached egg on toast

D - pork and vegetable stir fry

E - I'm going to use my weighted hula hoop. I'm still getting to grips with it and can only last about 10 minutes so I'm looking to improve my stamina with it.

It's my last day off with DDs before they go back to school tomorrow so we'll also go to the park. I'll miss them but I'm looking forward to getting back into a more normal routine!

Many thanks everyone. I returned from UK in November after selling/clearing my late Mum's home and picked up Covid. I was really poorly for a couple of weeks and since then seem to have not stopped eating/drinking. The annoying thing is that I cannot blame anyone else!

I have not been perfect this week but obviously much better than I was and am amazed and very thankful for the loss.

Can I join?

I’m 41 and on 1 January weighed 11 stone . 5”7 tall.

Appreciate that’s hardly hugely overweight, but I’ve always been super slim until the last few years, I have a tummy and just don’t feel like me anymore. I have low energy and always feel tired, probably due to crap diet.

I’ve always been active/sporty so that comes naturally to me, but LOVE unhealthy food, especially chocolate and biscuits and sweets and have zero willpower when it comes to food. I used to be the kind of person who would buy those packs of 14 KitKats and scoff the lot in a day.

Today I weigh 10 stone 101/2 so a 3 1/2 pound weight loss. Really chuffed and surprised!

What I did last week:

• At Least 10000 steps each day, often more
• 3x 1 hour Pilates classes
• 2x 1 hour weights & resistance sessions
• 1x 5k run

Re food, I ate all my normal meals as per usual but I cut out all processed treats / chocolate etc. I had one small cake with my Saturday morning coffee, that’s all.

I’m also trying to cut out most ultra processed food and eat whole foods as much as possible.

So I’m not really on a diet I’m just not eating all the crap.

Oh and also wanted to add I felt in a better mood this last weekend than I have in ages. Much less grumpy with my little one. So that’s obviously a massive win!

Weigh in day for me. A loss of 1.4lb. Not as good as expecting, and I was a little disappointed when I first weighed. But I have given myself a good talking too. Onwards and downwards.

SW 15st8lb
CW 15st6.6lb
TW 14st13 (initial target - don't want to set too high aims as I will get downhearted)

Well done everyone else on your losses

Good Morning All

Welcome to the thread @Frozenfjords @Whatsgoingonwithmyhead 👍

Hi @FiveShelties Sending condolences 💐 It seems you’ve been through a tough time on top of which you’ve had Covid. That said you’ve got straight back on it and lost 6lbs! Absolutely well done 👏👌

Everyone, well done on all your losses. You’re all doing fabulously well! Remember for most people it is beneficial to accept it’s all about making sustainable changes, a frame of mind and a way of life rather than a short term diet 👍

Menu
Meal 1 - Avocado, scrambled egg, mushrooms and tomatoes.
Meal 2 - King prawn stir fry with sesame vegetable fritter.

Tea, black coffee and water.

Thank you @TheRealHousewife, you are very kind😀

Morning folks!

Enjoying reading all the updates & advice. I had a dodgy day yesterday- had guests & mindlessly snacked as we chatted, no big treats of cake or anything, but probably far too many calories 🙈.

Weigh in is Monday for me (day off) & I'm 2lbs down. I'm a slow 🐌 loser, so this is par for the course & I'm happy enough. I did have chippy chips as a treat on Friday when out for the day/ theatre visit, so that's actually pretty good.

I really need to get into exercise again. I'm knackered today & have lots of chores, but will kick start this week hopefully. All kids/ DP back at work/ school today so the peace is utter bliss!

SW 13st 7
CW 13st 5
TW 11st

Some fantastic losses this morning - well done everyone!!

I'm having to muster all of my willpower this morning after a hugely difficult night with DD, she's so under the weather but nothing the doctor could pinpoint, I've been very anxious and also very sleepy deprived so really got to do my best today. Nearly went for the biscuit tin just now but drained a huge glass of water and have made myself a(nother) cup of tea instead. Hoping that staves any snacking until lunchtime.

Plan for today (all being well 😬🤞) is
Lunch - leek & potato soup
Dinner - baked potato, grated cheese and large dressed salad

New week - same determination 💪

Thank you @TheRealHousewife appreciate the welcome. Had a weekend with a few indulgences but ready to start again today. My problem is often falling off the wagon is not one day, or one weekend but turns into months and months at a time. I get mega f**k-it-itis and binge eat.

I started to exercise this morning after taking the kids to nursery but then got a call saying they have to close it as the heating has broken down and it’s too cold in the building so my plans have been scuppered a little. Trying not to let it throw me - my mental state is so fragile when it come to diet that if plans change I go a bit mad with food! I’m sure I should see a therapist about my food relationship 😌

hey ho good luck today everyone! May the will power be with you! I’m gonna weigh in on Friday…

SW: 78kg
CW: 77kg
TW: 60kg

Target date: early summer! Reckon it’s poss to lose 17kg in 6 months? 😳😬

Sleep deprivation is the worst. It affects everything especially diet. I really feel it’s about survival if you’re not getting the right sleep. Sending support your way.

Absolutely @Frozenfjords it's very hard to navigate anything when you've had disrupted sleep. Going to try and not let it derail me though (but I'll be kind to myself if it does)

And I love and can very much relate to "f*ck-it-itis"! 😆

I totally agree @ImALittlePea @Frozenfjords Lack of sleep totally sabotages our best intentions due to the disruption to our hormones.

Sleep Deprivation, Calorie Consumption & Disrupted Hormones

Well done on the losses, and virtual support to everyone struggling for one reason or another.

Todays menu
B - boiled egg with toast
L - home made lentil and bacon soup
D - fish pie with greens (Jamie Oliver recipe)

Snacks will be a challenge after a little bit of a wine head this morning.
Exercise - will do a strength class tonight, despite already feeling I want to slump on the sofa with chocolate!

Yess go you! I can’t do it on a hangover - it’s one reason I have to give up the booze when I’m trying to lose weight - but think you’re amazing if you manage to stick to plan with a slight hangover well done!