DIET FAILED AGAIN - it’s thread 8 (the one where we all lose weight) - all welcome

[thenewaveragebear1983]

New thread for the new year 2026! Everyone welcome to join us for motivation and encouragement, without judgement.

@thenewaveragebear1983 ahh the eating far too much chocolate thing, I’ve been there many times. I hope the choir trial goes well for you.

i promised myself I wouldn’t become scale obsessed this year and it’s only January and I’ve already succumbed. Because I’d gained half a pound after my Sunday weigh-in I’ve been weighing daily 🙈 and although I’ve done well with my food intake I cannot lose it . I am almost frantic about this bloody half a pound! I need to stop, carry on with the good work which I am certainly doing and see what next Sunday brings (but if I am half a pound up I will be furious).

Dd and I stayed up late chatting last night and this is when I usually snack but I didn’t, I just drank Diet Coke. Because I go to bed early regularly, I’m really tired and grumpy today. Poor DD has to work through it but I can just laze all day if I want to, although I shouldn’t.

keep on gang, just keep trying.

I didn’t go to choir. I had such a long tearful day whilst also working and I just couldn’t summon up my game face and go and be cheerful. I might try next week

I had much better food though, I even ate some salad.

@thenewaveragebear1983 I’m so sorry to hear that you were tearful yesterday, it’s so hard but try to be strong and it could turn out ok. Well done on the food front, I don’t think I could have done well with food if I was upset, sadly food is my comfort.

at last that pesky half pound has gone and the scales are back to 11.13. It doesn’t give me long to lose anything by Sunday but I am not cheating and still eating healthily. Day 15 without sugar now so I don’t want to spoil any final result. It is very difficult when you’re doing your absolute best and the scales stick. If I sts one week it really affects my determination so now I’m looking for at least half a pound this week and I’m definitely not going on those scales again until Sundays official weigh-in.

have a great Thursday and @thenewaveragebear1983 I hope you are a lot less upset today.

Love to all. I was craving something naughty, but I'm craving a salad now. I've had 2 banannas and 3 oranges so f at today. I get home about 6.30pm. Hopefully not too much binging.

@poorpawsi think I just needed to get it all out to be honest. I’m so sad that we’re being broken up and some really amazing, dedicated, hardworking people will be leaving. But I am looking at it objectively now and I think there is a good chance I will be ok and I may even have a chance at a higher role if I interview well.

Food has been dreadful and on top of work I also had parents evening - and dh promised ds a chippie tea if he did well. So I have ended the day with a small plate of chips, with cheese. 🤦‍♀️ I was going to run today but it was cold grey and rainy so in short, the whole day had been a write off. But I am determined to do better tomorrow with:

baked oats and fruit
salad lunch
green Thai chicken and rice noodles 😋

ive done ok again with food today but had a very frustrating day with a vets visit and had to spend all afternoon trying to source medication. After spending £217. 57 on blood tests at least the results were good, in fact fantastic for my dog.

im getting used to the family being here and I’ve settled into it nicely now and no longer feel stressed. We’ve got a lot of “stuff” all over the place and there’s not enough room but we’re muddling along as best we can and we’ve had loads of laughs.

i am ready for a lovely sweet treat but i think an apple might have to suffice tonight. I need to keep on track as Sundays weigh-in is looming but I have to admit I have started fancying different foods, I have to be strong.

Hi all. I've had a mountain of egg fried rice put in front of me a couple of days ago, but have managed to avoid demolishing it. I avoided buying a big tart last night also. I'm just trying to focus on improving my eating habits and not too much on the scales. Hopefully I'll feel some benefit over the next few weeks if I don't go off track.

Good evening, I had an ok day today. Banana before my run, then a cheese toastie afterwards, then for dinner we have had pork steak and sweet potato wedges and salad. I have had a tiny square of gf millionaires shortbread but I do have a nice Ritter sport chocolate mousse bar for tv snack while I watch gladiators

I did an absolute gruelling run today, I did a normal circuit but in the middle I threw in some hill training, I did 5 reps of the steepest hill in town (it’s grotesque) running up/ walking down until my legs were jelly. I’m going to try to include some hill training at least once a week like that. It’s tough but it’s good training.

dh and I found out today that his dad has prostate cancer, it’s a shock as we had no idea he’d had concerns. He’s otherwise very healthy. Hoping he is ok. We briefly discussed having a glass of wine breaking dry Jan but actually decided not to which I am very glad about. I have dreadful palpitations today, I think I have eaten something- weirdly, decaf tea ? As it’s the only thing different today.

@thenewaveragebear1983 so sorry to hear about your father-in-law, I hope he’ll be ok. My elderly neighbour was also diagnosed with it and lived for many, many years. He died a few years ago but nothing to do with the prostate cancer.

ive had an ok day but feel extremely tired. The dog walks are getting difficult because the field we walk on is deep in mud and it’s like wading through treacle and the buggy’s wheels keep getting stuck. How I long for summer.

ive had a couple of snacks tonight, a packet of low fat crisps and an apple but im craving something else and i dont want to eat because tomorrow morning is weigh-in and its not looking good for losing my 1 lb this week.

NSV, well im not sure it’s a victory but my jeans aren’t cutting into my waist like they were. To be totally honest i am still in my biggest jeans (next NSV is to get into my next size down jeans) and they certainly are not loose but im sure they are not as tight and uncomfortable as they were. Until I started this healthier eating I was going to go into the next size up but im really hoping to avoid that now. I dont think it’s wishful thinking but am I deluded? I don’t think I am but …

Good morning

a disappointing weigh-in for me, I sts. I think it might be that I lost so much weight initially that I didn’t lose any this week. It seems unfair as I didn’t cheat at all but I’m hoping it all evens out now and I can start to lose a healthy 1 lb per week. I feel disappointed but I’ll keep trying.

a nasty went Sunday here so I’m planning a relaxing day.

At the moment I am +2lbs this week but that is absolutely deserved because I have eaten total garbage all week and barely a vegetable.
Thank you for your kind words re: FIL, I hope so too. I am worried for MIL more really, she is a terrible worrier and has clearly been so worried about his diagnosis.
On the job front, I have decided I cannot spend so many hours just pondering, weighing up, ruminating over this. My plan is to apply for 2 roles at my current employer today, plus submit applications for 2 other external vacancies, all of which should be covered by 2 versions of my cv and statement. This is the problem will job ads now, because they screen everything digitally you absolutely have to hit every point, you have to use AI really to do it, but you have to then edit so you don’t sound like you’ve used AI. Each one takes hours. 🤦‍♀️ so anyway I am applying for those and then I’m not doing any more until I have been interviewed at my own workplace. If I don’t get that, I will take redundancy and due to my seconded project I am actually safe til June. So I will then finish this project and that gives me 8 weeks to find something or temporary while I continue to search. I need to free up a bit of headspace which is currently being dominated by what ifs.

on the diet front, probably would be a good idea to eat some veg and less chocolate and rubbish. Water. Exercise. Rest. Not exactly rocket science. 🤣

Hello all,

so I am actually lower than my goal weight; I’ve lost 2.5 stone in the last 6 months and I’m maintaining / still losing a little but I just wanted to hop on and tell you all WELL DONE for the steps you’re taking.

a bit of background. I’ve always been carrying 1-2 stone too much and caught in a binge / starve cycle for most of my adult life. I’d gain a stone, lose it, and vice versa.

2025 I decided it was time to sort my life out but this time with no pressure to lose it quickly. I’ve been fat for 10 years, who cares if it takes 10 months?! So I set a goal of 0.5lb a week to keep me motivated (stagnant weight loss whilst feeling deprived is no fun for anyone), started tracking on my fitness pal and started walking for half an hour every day.

my calorie target was around 1400. The weight came off but not steadily - sometimes it would take me 10 days to see 0.5lbs off. Other times I’d lose 2lb in a week. I started weighing daily so I didn’t miss the drops, as I found I’d drop one day but be up again with water weight the next so if I missed the drop I’d feel disheartened.

I went on 3 holidays but I stuck with my goals whilst there, I still had chocolate (dark, milk I can’t stop with), I had cake on my birthday (weighed and tracked) and I persevered. It took 5 months to hit goal and I’ve continued to have it trickle off since (still using MFP on maintenance calories, still walking - more than I was because I love it and it’s easier now I weigh less and I’m fitter).

that is literally it. KEEP GOING. even if you have a shit day, the next day is a chance to reset. You’re doing amazing.

Good morning

sunday didn’t go so well. I still kept to my no sugar rule but I made dinner early and was hungry most of the evening so I found myself picking at mini cheddars, crisps and an apple. I’m not berating myself too much because before it would have been three or four bars of chocolate. I think I ate between 1,800 and 1,900 calories so still a little under the 2,000 recommended for women but not enough to see a loss. It’s the first slip I’ve had in over two weeks so it could be worse.

today will be another busy day with the family, starting with a food shop and the usual dog walk (which I missed yesterday as it poured with rain).

im still not fitting an exercise routine into my day but that will be a February goal. I’ve got a difficult time coming up food wise. It’s DD‘s birthday on Wednesday so we’re having a Chinese takeaway then we’re having a Sunday lunch out (might not be this Sunday) and in a couple of weeks the lovely restaurant meal we’ve been planning for ages and had to postpone but definitely not cancel.

so long as I don’t gain weight in the next three weeks, I can cope with that and resume full diet mode towards the end of February

I’ve not even looked out of the window this morning to see if it’s raining, but we’ve got rain forecast for over a week.

Have a good Monday.

Good evening all,
@poorpawsit was perpetually grey today, the sky did not change at all from dawn to dusk and the air was full of fine spray like mist. You are doing so well with your no sugar mission, I have failed terribly. I think today is the first day where I haven’t had any! And that’s only because there isn’t anything.

it was my non working day today and I spent it doing a few jobs, went for an epic run (15k) and applied for jobs. I have a couple I am really excited about actually, plus the one at my own place although now I’m over the shock the rage is setting in and I’m starting to not want to work for them anyway the absolute bastards

anyway, I called it a 2lb gain this morning, much deserved after my terrible week. But hopefully I’m in for a better week this week, I have done nearly 30k steps today and for food I had leftover bolognese with cheese and for dinner I have had vegan sausages, mash, and brocolli.

It’s DDs birthday and we’ve just had an amazing Chinese meal, lemon chicken, sweet and sour chicken, fried rice and a few chips. I passed on the other dishes and prawn crackers.

they are now sitting around the kitchen table eating M&S Colin the caterpillar cake, which I love so I’ve come out of the way so I don’t get tempted. Day 21 of no sugar and for a chocoholic that’s pretty good.

my exercise is still non-existent and it’s done nothing but pour with rain for days so my dogs won’t go out. I’m used to collies who will go out in any weather but these hounds won’t move if there’s a drop of rain.

ive had a few very frustrating days trying to research a private operation on my hand instead of waiting at least 18 months to 2 years. Apparently I have to nearly beg the consultant I saw to do the operation and have already tried to reach him through two of his secretaries. I am not giving up but it’s so very frustrating.

we are now half way through DDs visit and I am so looking forward to having my home back. I know that sounds awful but my life is very quiet and peaceful and I’m just not used to children any more.

i hope everyone is good and that you’ve not got the torrential rain we’ve been having.

@thenewaveragebear1983 I’m sure the job situation will turn out ok for you, it might even be to your advantage. Yes, it’s not exactly rocket science but it’s not that easy either so be kind to yourself, you’ve got a lot to worry about atm.

Lemon chicken is my absolute fave. Our local used to do these amazing battered chicken chunks with lemon sweet syrup, oh my they were amazing 😋

i am being kind to myself. Got my shopping order today so there is actually food, I didn’t buy loads of gluten free sugary rubbish that I then eat, I bought nice yogurt, cheese, fruit and other bits. I’m not really hungry but I’m still eating out of misery! However I feel a bit better, my applications are now in, and I feel like I might hopefully be able to just not be totally obsessed with it constantly over the weekend. It’s the constant churn of thinking that is really draining.

tonight I am having risotto with loads of cheesey goodness and bacon, broccoli and mushrooms. A hot bath and hopefully an early ish night. I am so tired.

@thenewaveragebear1983. Have a great evening, a lovely hot bath and sleep well. The worry needs to take a back seat now.

@thenewaveragebear1983. Have a great evening, a lovely hot bath and sleep well. The worry needs to take a back seat now.

@thenewaveragebear1983. Have a great evening, a lovely hot bath and sleep well. The worry needs to take a back seat now.

@thenewaveragebear1983. Have a great evening, a lovely hot bath and sleep well. The worry needs to take a back seat now.

Hi all. I did have a bit of a binge with those filler tubs (all day breakfast, cheese burger flavour), which gave me an upset tummy. Trying to detox with some carrot soup. I do feel a little slimmer although not much. Going to make some more later. Plan to make some salads for lunches although have been taking fruit recently. Have been quite tee total recently.

I didn’t get my bath last night @poorpaws, I did however have a much better day today. I met with hr and our ceo and pitched a counter proposal for a role and got my applications in. Once I make the final minor changes with fresh eyes tomorrow on my proposal, I am done. We then have a week until we start having interviews so I have hopefully got a clearer week next week.

my food hasn’t been dreadful, I’ve been kind to myself without being too strict, I have had dessert and a few treats but proper meals. Realistically just it’s the weekend I will most likely not restart til Monday now but continue this way over the weekend.

A Friday morning hop on the scales and it looks as if I’ve gained half a pound 🙁. I know we had the Chinese takeaway but I’ve made up for that over the week so I feel so disappointed. I still haven’t had any sugar and I’m gradually reducing the quantity on my plate. I was aiming for, at the very least, to sts. It’s so, so easy to gain weight but a bugger to lose.

@thenewaveragebear1983 I hope all goes well at work, I’ve got my fingers crossed for you but I don’t think you’ll need it, it sounds as if you are handling it brilliantly. (I’ve no idea how I posted four times above, I only pressed the send arrow once).

I feel so much better now everything is sent off. I have put so much work into it, I hate that we have to go to so much effort to prove we are worthy of our own jobs instead of actually doing our own jobs. But anyway. Next week should be better .

I had fajitas for tea, from a kit but with gluten free wraps that totally fell apart but it was a nice stodgy feast. I would really really really really love some chocolate now but I’m going to have a bowl of yoghurt and fruit.

@thenewaveragebear1983. Id really really really really love some chocolate now too and I’ve already had a bowl of grapes and yogurt 🙁. I’ve just had a packet of low fat crisps which I think I’m substituting for my chocolate addiction as I seem to crave crisps or mini cheddars every evening.

im home alone this evening and the silence is deafening 😁. DD is driving to Dorset tonight and I’m so worried she’s on the road in these weather conditions. I won’t rest until I hear from her.

another rainy day forecast for tomorrow and all of next week. Yesterday we got drenched, I mean through jeans and multiple layers of clothing, I had to virtually peel my clothes off when I got in. I cannot wait for this rain to subside so that the walks will be at least a little more enjoyable.

day 23 of no sugar nearly over. I think I might have persuaded DP to forego our cafe visit tomorrow, I made some excuse about the weather but really I don’t want to add extra calories to my weekly total this near to weigh day Sunday.