New year sort my shit out.

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Anyone else up for sorting their shit out, starting tomorrow 1st Jan.

I need a complete overhaul, I'm far too fat and look a mess. It's making me feel miserable so I'm going to do something about it.

I would love some company.

Thank you. Next target now which I’ll hopefully hit this week is half a stone. I’m super chuffed I’ve lost 2lbs every week, but I have walked and walked, and walked some more! Once I’m in the zone I’m good. But I can tempted out easily. Luckily a meal this week I shared 3 veggie dishes with a friend, didn’t even see desserts on the menu thank god

1lb down this week and half an inch of my waist.
4lb off in total and I'm certainly not mainlining sugar anymore.

I'm still 11.12 after not worrying too much about the diet this week. I'll take it. Onwards and slowly downwards for me.

I'd like to lose another lb or 2 over the next 3 weeks before I then go away with friends and inevitably put on a lb or two eating out and not worrying too much.

2lbs down today and the scales did wobble down another pound before settling at 11.8.2. I started the year at 12st. I would love to be 11.6 by the end of the month as my challenge for January is always to lose the Christmas weight (I failed 2 years ago). At the moment. That seems so-able but, having not lost last week, who knows.
In terms of non-scale benefits, I have lost over 4 inches from my waist, an inch on my hips, half an inchon each thigh & my ankles are a totally different shape which shows just how bloated I was

67.1kg again for me - that's a loss of 0.4kg in a week, but that's how much I'd gained the week before! So I am back where I was two weeks ago. That's fine as I'm trying to see the long term trends and hoping it keeps going downwards this week rather than jumping back up. Off for a short run this morning!

And to add, I've looked back over my logged weights in the Garmin app (inconsistent), and back in September I was running three or four times a week and eating quite well, not drinking in the week - I was losing 1kg every two weeks, which is about 1lb a week. I'm behaving now in much the same way, so hopefully my weight will start to drop at around that rate.

Weighed myself and I've gained 3lbs despite eating well and taking orlistat. Feeling very despondent today

@Swearwolf I'm similar to you - 65.4kg for me this morning, which is exactly what I was 2 weeks ago! I gained 0.3kg last week and lost it again this week. I don't mind the graph bouncing as long as it bounces downhill 📉 so this week will tell.

No run for me today, but I've got a day off tomorrow so will go for a slightly longer one.

Remembered to get weighed today.
13 pounds down in total since the first of January 🤙
I'm begging to notice in my clothes now too which is a good motivator.

Well done to everyone on their losses!!

I'm another 0.3kg down! That doesn't mean much but it's a steady downward trend so I'm happy with it. I just need to keep going and hope it carries on!

I'm down again this morning too! I must remember that weight loss is not linear rather than get despondent when I stay the same - and then raid the biscuit tin to cheer myself up!
I'm not sure I'm seeing a real difference in my clothes like @eatdrinkandbemerry is but I am feeling one. I can breathe again!

You're absolutely right @dancinginthewind ! I do exactly the same, I just need to be patient and trust that it is working long term. I haven't seen all that much movement on the scales yet, and my trousers are not looser, but I think I'm seeing a slight improvement in my face/neck - I might be imagining it, but either way it's encouraging.

How is everyone getting on?

I've had a pretty decent week, eaten fairly sensibly (though I have snacked a couple of times, and I ate an ice cream) and haven't had any gin. I ran four times and did a yoga class, and I'm not starving hungry so it's probably a win. Mentally though, not so great!

I've been feeling so positive and trying to see the longer term goal even though I'm not making much progress, but today I just feel so disheartened. I caught myself in the mirror and just looked huge, and it made me feel really hopeless. Trying to ignore it and imagine where I might be this time next month. I have been telling myself I just need to keep at it, but there is a nagging part of me wondering if I'm doing it wrong and if I'm going to end up bigger. I haven't been super strict because that doesn't work for me, but had thought that doing better than before would mean the weight would slowly come off. What if I'm wrong?!

Keep going @Swearwolf ! I've been quoting your post from earlier in the week to myself...

back in September I was running three or four times a week and eating quite well, not drinking in the week - I was losing 1kg every two weeks, which is about 1lb a week.

....as this is exactly what I am aiming for!

I think I'm down slightly (official weigh in day is Monday), I have managed 3 runs and some extra walks this week. I'm cold today though, I need to resist the urge for stodgy food.

Thanks @Hedonism, I know you're right! I just need to keep going. Keep my portions smaller and drink more water. It's nice to know someone is in the same boat and doing things the same way!

Aaaaaand suddenly it all makes sense, period is here. Fingers crossed the bloat is all hormonal and I will emerge next week a butterfly!

Huh. So on Friday the scales said 65.2kg, I have been pretty good over the weekend, including a long walk on Saturday and a long run on Sunday. I did have a couple of glasses of wine but nothing crazy. This morning... 66.2kg.

I refuse to believe I have actually gained a kilo in 2 days, that would be an excess of 7000ish calories across the weekend. Pretty sure I didn't eat that much in total! I reckon either my scales or my body are messing with me 😭

Feeling despondent.

Oh no @Hedonism! It could just be water weight, maybe try again on Wednesday. What always happens to me is my body takes a little while to catch up.

I totally get how you feel but try to remember the long term downward trend with bumps on the way, and don't let it put you off!

Thank you @Swearwolf , you are right! It's a marathon not a sprint, etc etc.

Speaking of which, and on the plus side, I felt great after a slightly longer than usual run on Sunday morning. I'm definitely seeing a difference there and getting my fitness and stamina back.

Me too!!!! I'm trying to focus on how much better I'm feeling, and how much easier running is becoming (I am definitely not a natural, but find it easier the more I do). It's all connected for me, losing weight and eating better and exercise and alcohol and my mood... everything depends on everything else and when i get on a roll it all starts working with a little less effort. We just need to push on to that point.

Pleased as punch
1 stone 1 pound down since the 1st of January.
I do need to do more exercise though but hate being out in this wet weather so I've dusted off my cross trainer 🤣💪🏼and dumbbells

Really pleased for you @eatdrinkandbemerry , but this is why I should know better than to come in threads like these. That’s totally unattainable speed for me. I’ve got about 4 or 5 stone to lose, and yet a pound a week is the best 8n an ever do (and not every week then). I stick to the diet and I exercise but it’s half a pound here or there. I’ve never in my life lost 4lbs in a week, let alone for 3 and a half weeks running which is what your loss is.
like I say, I am really pleased for you but I’m unfollowing this, it just makes me feel shit. Please don’t @ me anyone. I do not wish to be reminded of this thread.

Sorry for making you feel bad x
I lose it quickly because I have severe pcos so I know exactly what I shouldn't be eating.
I also gain wait just as quickly.
I feel bad now that I've upset you I just wanted to share my journey x

@eatdrinkandbemerry you haven't done anything wrong! Congrats on such a great loss, that's brilliant news and inspiring for those of us on a slower start.

I'm not going at quite that rate either, but I'm feeling like I will get there eventually. Trying to be patient!