Anyone else out there with 5 plus stones to lose? Who fancies doing a weekly weigh in with me?

[sandramaryb]

I have got really overweight in the last couple of years and would love to meet some others who might be trying to cut down but not exactly dieting. Where do you start when there is so much to lose? Any tips on evening snacking? TIA

well fair play to you pinions.

Just popping in to say hi! Have only lost 1lb this week but that's 9lb since 27 April. Think this week will be a bit of a write-off - lots going on. Will be happy if I stay the same!! Ta ta for now. xx

Hi everyone!

Well, after vowing to never drink again, i got on the vino again last night lol. didn't get drunk this time tho, just pleasantly merry, which was nice.

Been to Fat Fighters today and have lost 2.5 lbs this week!!! No doubt all this wine i've been having will come back and bite me on the arse next week tho!

Have updated the list:

Ags -3 lbs -51 lbs
BananaKnickers -4.5lbs -4.5lbs
Chewing20times -5lbs -21lbs
Kelas -2.5lbs -13.5lbs
Jaz236 -2lb -7lbs
Sandramaryb -4lbs -7 lbs
Michie40 -? -7lbs
Sussies -2lbs -2lbs
RGPargy -2.5lbs -7lbs
Chocolatespiders - 2.0lbs- 5.0lbs
Ria 00 00

thats fantastic rgpargy....

half a stone - good for you thats brill

Thanx Choc!

Well done RG and Chip! Great losses.

And Pinions, serious congratulations! It is great to hear from someone who has done it. How is the maintenance going?

I stayed the same this week. I was a bit disappointed as apart from a bad Tuesday, I stayed within my points each day. But I did lose 4 anda half last week so I can't be too greedy!! Even more determined now!

Ags -0 lbs -55.5 lbs
BananaKnickers -4.5lbs -4.5lbs
Chewing20times -5lbs -21lbs
Kelas -2.5lbs -13.5lbs
Jaz236 -2lb -7lbs
Sandramaryb -4lbs -7 lbs
Michie40 -? -7lbs
Sussies -2lbs -2lbs
RGPargy -2.5lbs -7lbs
Chocolatespiders - 2.0lbs- 5.0lbs
Ria 00 00

Sorry you stayed the same Ags. Still, at least it wasn't a gain, eh?

Just popping in to say hi and feeling really positive today. I am soooo excited cos my jeans feel a bit looser and I definitely look less pregnant (My fat has all gathered around my middle). I have had 5 good days and it has really improved my mood with myself, my kids and DH.

Tomorrow I'm up at 7 to nip down the swimming pool and I'm actually looking forward to it.

Ags, you must stay motivated this week if not just for you but selfishly for us lot too as I have to say you have been inspiring me loads.

Wooohooo!! Well done Sandra!! Sounds like it is shifting!

aaaargh ive put on half a pound, which really im surprised i didnt put more on what with the burgers chips,steaks chicken and fries and curry!!
anyway im on track all ive had tday is home made rataoile no fat and porridge for breakkie, veg for dinner tnite as well and cauldron burger!!

nevermind Jaz. As you say, at least you haven't put on more than that!

hi, 'tis Ria. Not had a good week despite starting so well, have eaten loads of pineapple though, and SW free foods" just not to the letter. Going away tomorrow with DM&D so that should help as no opportuntities for unnecessary snacking.

Hope you are all ok, I haven't had time to catch up. I should be back on Tuesday. Good luck.

Well i had loads of veg yesterday and enjoyed it, apart from the odd crunchie but thats allowed - so onwards and upwards i say!!

Sandra, well done you! So nice when your clothes start to tell the tale of your success isn't it? Don't worry, I am even more motivated than ever this week. But weirdly, the scales are just not moving! I'm hoping for a big drop just before weigh in!

Jaz, sounds like you are being very good this week. Keep it up, you are doing well.

TFTF, have a great weekend away.

I think I'm on a roll. I got weighed this morning and I'd lost 7lb ! So I've updated the list. One stone down 6 and a half to go.

Ags -0 lbs -55.5 lbs
BananaKnickers -4.5lbs -4.5lbs
Chewing20times -5lbs -21lbs
Kelas -2.5lbs -13.5lbs
Jaz236 -2lb -7lbs
Sandramaryb - 7lbs - 14 lbs
Michie40 -? -7lbs
Sussies -2lbs -2lbs
RGPargy -2.5lbs -7lbs
Chocolatespiders - 2.0lbs- 5.0lbs
Ria 00 00

sandra what have u been doing to loose 7lbs

wow what a great loss.....

brillant for you....

Keep going ags you have been doing fantastically dont let it be spoilt now

Ags -0 lbs -55.5 lbs
BananaKnickers -4.5lbs -4.5lbs
Chewing20times -5lbs -21lbs
Kelas -2.5lbs -13.5lbs
Jaz236 -2lb -7lbs
Sandramaryb - 7lbs - 14 lbs
Michie40 -? -7lbs
Sussies -2lbs -2lbs
RGPargy -2.5lbs -7lbs
Chocolatespiders - 2.0lbs- 5.0lbs
Ria 00 00
SummatAndNowt -3lbs -3lbs

Don't know if it's been a week or over or less! But I've lost some!

Well done on your losses everyone!! Isn't it inspiring!!

Jaz, the only thing I did differently this week was not to pick between meals. There is a weight loss club going at my doctor's surgery and I get weighed by a nurse every week. She gave me a diet that is basically 1,500 cals.

It is

piece of toast and butter with a coffee for breakfast. (I alternate with cereals)

Yoghurt mid morning

A big plate of veggies, medium portion of potatoes/pasta/rice etc and a small portion of protein. Fruit. for lunch

A juice and 3 plain biscuits for afternoon snack

Dinner - same as lunch

Before bed, a yoghurt or piece of fruit

So I have been feeling really full up and it's just be a mental fight not to pick. I have been eating a couple of squares of chocolate every day, that isn't on the diet just to have a little something to satisfy my chocolate addiction.

There's no counting or thinking too much about it and that has helped too I think. Let's see how I do this week!

how big are your potatoes?

wow though well done you, are u excercising>

oh gawd our oven has broke

Yes I've been going swimming every other day and that is helping my motivation. I go at an ungodly hour just as DD and DS are getting up and they are I just leave them watching cartoons while I nip out and it hasn't really upset any routines of getting them to school in time. My DH sorts out breakfast if I am a bit late.

I know I'm on a bit of a high and there will be a downward slip just around the corner. Hopefully I'll be ready for it.

Anyone else feeling any Friday evening weakness?

right im going to have to get up at 6 and go swimming

hi all

i have been getting up before my kids and doing a dvd... i think it is good to excercise before eating.....

can you go swimming at that time?