Need a buddy to try to lose a stone by Xmas with me.

[Tyme]

Its really quiet on the weightloss threads at the moment. I've joined a couple of threads but there doesn't seem to be much action on them so I thought I'd start one of my own and see if anyone else is in the same situation.

I'm determined to lose a stone by Xmas and am going to achieve that by basically cutting down on the crap, reducing my evening meal portion, doing some exercise and eating nothing at all after my dinner (I've lost a stone recently but have stayed the same for a good few weeks now)

I have a juicer so I think I'm going to give it a go from tomorrow. Just done an online shop and bought loads of fruit.

Did you find one on ebay?

Had a look and there is one that looks OK and near to me. Also looked for a Jason Vale book and there are quite a few.

What sort of juicer have you got? Any tips?

I'd love to give it a go. Let me know how you get on.

Can I join in please???

I am tring to lose a stone to a stone and a half before christmas - AND THEN NOT PUT IT BACK ON AGAIN EVER!!!

I have cheated slightly in that my weight loss was kick started at the weekend by a tummy bug. I was 11st 6lb on Saturday (pre bug) then went to 11st 3lb and have managed to lose another 2lb this week by not having as many snacks and cutting down on portion sizes (eating the same amount as DH each night is not good for the waistline!).

Hello Ladies - I've been quiet on this thread because I've been feeling very low this week. I haven't done any exercise and did crack into a bar of Galaxy one day, but considering I'd normally comfort eat I have been fairly restrained.

I'm so glad I came on this thread as I'd have probably given up by now, but this time I've read how well you're all doing and feel reinvigorated.

I'm waiting for a visitor at the moment, but after that I'll drag out the wii fit and get going.

Maggs your 5lb's and the way you're doing it is what's keeping me going at the moment.

Oh bless you CatMandu. I am sorry you have been feeling low,I hope things are better now.

I have been doing housework all morning ( and jumping on here! )

Going to have a bit of lunch soon and may well get 30 mins on the Wii fit before the school run. Not sure what DD2 will think of mummy leaping around the room!!

Keep going and remember we are all here for support.

Hi can I join to.. Overall I want to lose 2 stone but will be happy with 1 stone by christmas.

Am: 10st 4lbs, 5ft 1in

Just brought a pedometer today so am hoping that will kick me in gear...

I lost a stone beginning of last year but got started on crisps and chocolate.. I blame the time of month!

Hi
I want to lose 10lbs but a stone would be even better. I need to lose it by 13/12/08 and for it still to remain lost christmas day.

I weighed myself on wednesday morning and I was 9st 7lb.

Have stopped the evening eating habits ( of chocolate, toast and butter and biscuitss) for two nights now so here is hoping.

Not sure what exercise I can fit in but will try my best to do some walking.

Good luck everyone.

justkeepswimming well done for losing the weight you have so far. A number of years ago I lost a similar amount to your target (went from 11 stone to 8.5), and just did it slowly and steadily, so you target should be doable!

Nice to see lots of new people! Hello all.

Maggs - I have a Jack Lalanne (sp?) one. It was a present and not been used much but I think its quite good.

Everyone seems to be doing really well

Well done to all of you who have resisted the evening snacks. It is hard, especially if you've had a stressful day as you feel like you deserve a treat. Just remind yourselves that you deserve to be slimmer and happier even more

Keep going and no snacking, girls. We can do it!

allnew - have to confess to cheating slightly too as i had a d&v bug that started things off for me (with you Willmouse!)
And i suspect that lots of the weight loss is hormonal rather than actual effort on my part - coming off minipill and having first af since ds2.
af again for me so feeling low on energy and high on snacking-needs

trying my best to resist....

Well, I have lost 3lb this week and it will be interesting to see how much of it I put back on over the weekend.

We always have a treat on a Saturday night (on the basis that we never go out) and this week it is a beef wellington from Aldi (oh dear...) and my Gran is treating us to Sunday lunch which is bound to involve a pudding.

I think I will have to eat virtually no calories for the rest of Saturday and Sunday to compensate for two meals.

And I haven't even mentioned wine yet

Right I need your help girls.

I am going out Saturday night to the best curry house around.This has been booked for ages and we are going with friends.
I have offered to drive so I will not be tempted to drink.

Can you suggest the best dishes to choose and what can I drink other than diet coke or water?

I am so determined to stick to my healthy eating so could really do with some help here.

Thanks

Maggs - tandoori chicken is low (ish) calorie as it is basically marinated and not in a sauce - I really like it too. It usually comes with a salad - which is handy.

Maggs, anything in a tomato based sauce will be lower in calories than any in a cream, coconut milk or yoghurt base. I love indian food,as you can tell by my name!! ejnoy yourself

Oh and rice... plain boiled rather than veg rice or chicken rice etc. I always drink sparkling water with a slice of lemon, find it much better than still water.

Thanks for the tips. I love going for a curry and this is meant to be the best but I really don't want to spoil my diet x

Hi everyone!

2lbs off! I am chuffed as I thought yesterday that I hadn't lost anything!

I've been good today and have been for a long walk too.

Maggs - go for something like chicken tikka, plain rice and a side of veg or dahl.You'll be stuffed and won't ruin your diet . Oh and ask them to not use too much oil in your side. I always ask and they don't seem to mind.

Don't have diet drinks - aspartame is baaad

Have a lovely time!

Well done on the loss Willmouse. Thats brilliant.

Remember girls - 1 stone to lose and about 8.5 weeks left to do it in.

I keep joining weightloss threads and I never stick to them.. I'm just getting more and more plump.. I started with 7lbs to lose then 10 now a stone

Well Done Tyme. Great News!
Have you been juicing today?

Thanks for the tips on the curry front everyone.

Been good today and I am just going to do 30 mins on the Wii.

Keep up the good work everyone

Hi, I posted my weight at the start of this thread and was good for two days and then it all went wrong - my mum is ill and I can't visit because I can't afford petrol so have been comforting myself with choccy biscuits . The plus side is I've done all the school pick ups by walking which is just over 3 miles a day. After reading the thread am feeling more motivated - thanks everyone.
Enjoy the weekend.

Hi whyme2, So sorry to hear your mum has been ill. Hope she is on the mend.

Well done for the walking ( bet your children were pleased

Put the choccy biscuits behind you and look forward.

Keep smiling

Hope your mum is better Whyme. Don't beat yourself up about it - you obviously needed something to comfort you.
Glad you feel more motivated. Keep posting and we'll keep you on the straight and narrow . Well done on the walking.

I've started incorporating juices into my diet. I haven't been replacing every meal. I've been having juices throughout the day and then a small dinner - a bit like doing a slimfast week I guess, but with fresh natural juice instead. So far so good . Hopefully I can keep it up for the week.

Hope you all have a good weekend and stick to healthy eating.

1 stone girls! Keep going. Think of those Xmas get togethers and that lovely outfit you want to get into

Hi all,

Went into town today so decided to step on the scales. Only 1lb lost since Monday but at least it is a lose not a gain. That's 6lb in total so I am well pleased

Went in the Oxfam bookshop while I was there and managed to pick up a copy of Jason Vale's 7lb in 7 days book. It looks new!
Will get reading and I am going to research juicers and hopefully start next week.

Maggs- I would be delighted to maintain a 6lb weight loss. I lose 5lb or so in a few days then put it back on within the next few days.

Hopefully this time will be different as not classing this as a diet but rather a new healthy way of life. No eating in the evening!!

Saying that, have just had 3 glasses of red wine, packet of smarties and maltesers. Am just going to have one bad night a week and this is it.

Weigh in on weds morning so am really hoping.

Whyme2 - hope your mum feels better soon.

Tyme - good luck with the juicing.

Mascara- keep trying. a stone is doable.

Thanks colie.

I am really pleased with my new healthy eating and weight loss and I will stick to it.

Went out with friends for a curry last night and was really good.

I drove so only drank fizzy water much to the amusement of my friends ( they said the bill had halfed due to my alcohol ban!)

I did have half a popodom and a small bit of naan but stuck to tandoori salmon with salad, plain rice and a coffee.

I was so pleased with myself and had a good evening.

Up with dd2 at 5.20am (new time) so looks like it could be a long day!!