Starting a weight loss journey from 14 September

[Atleastitsnotsunstroke]

Finally reached complete fed upness with it.

I could list the many things I hate - essentially nothing fits and cellulite.

So I am going to start over the next couple of weeks. In fact I am going to start on 14 Sept as I need to set a date.

Next steps by 14 Sept - defrost freezer, make a healthy meal plan, food shop, batch cook, go swimming, join the gym.

Same. I have a few changes happening (think new job sort of thing) this week. And am seeing physio for an injury but led to believe I’ll be okay to start exercise in a couple of weeks.
so hopefully I will be joining you on the journey!! 🙏

Please do! I started a new job recently-ish.

The freezer defrosted itself as I accidentally unplugged it to put an air con fan on. A week ago. So that has cleared space for batch cooking.

I have just got to start somewhere and setting an intention, even if in rage and frustration, then just working through the steps without self judgment is the only way, plus writing it here because I cannot mislay my phone.

Next up is the meal plan. That is hard as I have been living on porridge, eggs, shit supermarket sandwiches, crisps and ping meals. So there is the challenge of making it easy and realistic, gradually introducing stuff so I don't go into shock, making sure I actually eat enough, remembering what good looks like. Needs to be a 12 week plan, with mostly repeats and some choices.

I think I need to also review the whole process for meal planning and write a cheat sheet for my google drive, as I have so many diff books / recipe sources, I don't know where to start everytime (thanks perimeno). I probably already made a cheat sheet and have forgot 😆

I'll join with you. Bought new scales today with an app that tracks progress etc. Batch cooked soup for next weeks lunches. The portions look scarily small! I go to the gym but must be consistent 3 times a week. Pretty good at doing 10k steps a day. Trying to stick to 1500 cals and 100g protein. Tracking food on MFP.
Are you going to weigh weekly? And take measurements?

Ace. Work went mad but I have next Friday off to meal plan. Sunday weigh in seems to be the thing. I'll probably jump on daily for self accountability. I think I will order one of those laminated weight star charts on Etsy too. Measurements are a good shout too. I'll do them at the weekend. 13st 1.2lb this morning just as a marker. Goal weight...9st 9 ideally but not too fixated. I have decent muscle mass under the fat.

Getting under 13 stone, then losing a stone is the first goal. I think getting to 11st7 will be pretty easy for me on a consistent calorie intake somewhere between 1650 - 1850 (I am 5.6), with steps, whatever cardio I can face and strength training. Getting down from 11st7 will get harder though, from past experience I hit a major plateau, so it may need a few months at 1500 which won't be fun. I think I might start at 1650 and then if need be have a period of maintenance at 1850 before dropping gradually to 1500 otherwise I can't see how I won't get diet fatigue.

What are your gym days?

I try to do Monday, Wednesday, Saturday but it depends on what happens with work. I have the equipment in my garage so I don't really have any excuses!

Had a terrible first day/weekend! It was my son's birthday and have had numerous takeaways and lots of cake. I'll be back on track on tomorrow!
How did you get on?

Tuesday and today haven't been toooo bad food wise. Probably could have done better. Did a workout and 10,000 steps yesterday and 12,000 steps so far today. Weighed this morning and had gained an oz or 2, but hoping it might be water from the weights workout.

How's it going @Atleastitsnotsunstroke

I think I will keep posting for some accountability, hopefully others will return!
Had a good few days. Did another workout on Thursday. Steps have been OK, not quite hit the 10,000 over the weekend.
Ate a bit crap today as had another family birthday.
I've already mapped my food out for the week so now just got to stick to it!

Hi @wizardchess I can keep you company if you like- I’m on another diet thread too but the more weight loss buddies the better! Well done on all those steps, I don’t think I ever get near 10k!

I started calorie counting last Monday but I haven’t kept to low cals over the weekend. I’ve been to the gym 3 times though, and haven’t gone berserk, so hopefully I will have lost a pound or so!
I am about to plan the next few days eating. Tricky as I cook for 4 and work near full time. Oh dear. I’m making excuses already. What kind of meal plan are you following?

Hi! I am logging my food on MFP. Trying to stick to 1500. I always seem to go over though because, like you, there are 4 of us, work full time and life gets in the way!
I am trying to eat high protein too, because of the lifting weights.
When will you weigh?

I went a bit awol as I was moving house! I need to dig my scales out soon and get back on track. I can’t do the gym classes just now due to a health condition but I’ve been using this as an excuse so enough is enough. I will start swimming this week, and look at mfp for tracking calories.

Hi, I'd like to join please. Started at 12st at the beginning of Sept and am 11.7 now: am hoping for 9.6 eventually but first goal is to get under 11st. I'm doing a mix of intermittent fasting (16:8), low ish carb and increased exercise. Also trying to drink more water! Am almost 44 with a big tummy!

I have ordered two swimming suits arriving tomorrow 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️

Nice to see a few more people!
Did another workout today, so I'm pleased with that. Got about 1000 steps left to do. Protein goal is met and calories not too bad. Not lost anything yet though which is starting to stress me out.

Calories and protein met today, steps not quite good enough but have worked a 14 hour day so I don't really care at this point!

Calories and protein met. Workout done, steps done.
A good day! Still too scared to weigh in!

Calories and protein met again! Steps not quite there, not sure I can be bothered to do 1500 more this evening!

I've lost 2lb! So obviously have now sabotaged all progress by eating shit all day. Ffs.
Back to it tomorrow.

Not too bad calorie wise today. Work out done but steps practically zero.
Lost half an inch from my belly. Yay!

Protein and calories ok I think, though did have a big roast! Steps really bad again. I struggle with steps at the weekend.

Lost another 3lb!
Starting weight: 157lb
Current weight: 152lb
Missed my workout though yesterday and still didn't manage to fit it in today. Feeling guilty about that.

Ooh really glad you're all going with it, please continue. I had some hormonal rage.

Have reminded myself of my steps - meal plan and buy a star chart.

I joined the (very) local gym at the weekend. It is literally a 2 minute walk from my front door so I have no excuses!

And I purchased a special subscription from Balance that will turn my phone into a dumb phone so no more idle scrolling in a semi upright position. What I didn't realise is I have to do a factory reset to install it. I think I'd rather have bought a new phone than have to do that, but I will work it out this weekend.

To the starters and restarters, that's how we learn to succeed (or some other such motivational bollocks!)

Were they a success?

Good to see you back @Atleastitsnotsunstroke