Reserving my place for January 1st

[bessiebighead]

I've been lookinf around for the big day and you lot are a motivated bunch aren't you!

I'm not going on a frenzy before 2009, but know I won't make commitment beforehand.

Is there anyone else waiting for the new year?

If so, what method are you thinking of using?

Deffo starting 5th Jan (too much the weekend before to start then).

2.5 stone to lose.

Need help as don't know where to start.

I'm in a similar boat to you PortlySackSantaInAdvent. I want to lose about 3 stone, to feel fabulous again. I considered going the slimming club route, but my household is trying to reduce outgoings. So I'm going to take a diy approach.

If I lose on average a pound a week, then 42 weeks into the year I should be there. That's the goal.

So that makes October the 18th the finish line, and from there on in, maintanance.

Is this realistic? I know weight loss slows down and can plateau at a point.

I want to do this sensibly as I want to continue to breastfeed lo as needed. (He's coming up for) a year, so he doesn't rely solely on bm.

I'm aiming for cutting down portion size, making good food choices, no danger foods in the house, no food rewards, building confidence and a daily half hour walk.

What do you think? I think I've still got a bit of research to do before I start. Something to do while mil's watching the xmas soaps!

i have recently lost 1.5 stone but have 2 more to go and plan to start again in jan

I'm going to do Rosemary Conley's gi one for a 2 week kick start.

I found a good link to some diets. I linked to this website on a thread below
www.goodtoknow.co.uk/diet/132652/Rosemary-Conley-s-Kick-start-Diet

Wow, cheekysealion. That's great! Are you on a plan?

The Conley Gi diet looks like the kind of thing i'd like to do, Wintersun. Thanks for the link. Looks very sensible. I've got an Aussie CSIRO GI diet book somewhere from several years ago, i'll have a look in there also for maintainance.

Hey count me in too, I have 2-3 stone to lose, though ii'm not starting til all this chocolate has gone, so I'll see you jan 6th. Portion control works best for me, I would really like to start an exercise class too, but I'm so unfit I'm not sure which one would be best for me to try.

SAmbiClaus, I used to do a lot of yoga in my trouble free 20s, and combined it with weights and that was a gentle but effective way of turning everything to muscle and burning calories doing everyday things. Why didn't i keep it up??? Swimming's not for me, but it can be a gentle and very good way back on track.
I've had a look at that food focus site from this thread so i may jump on board over there if they'll have me!

Hi Ladies ! May I join ? I have 2 stones to lose and my deadline is the 30th of may, day in which I'm going to see depeche mode in concert ! :-)..I want to start on the 5th of january..my biggest weaknesses are wine, cheese, chocolate...Good luck to eveyone !

Thanks bessie, I'm recoding some yoga progs on sky that I'll try and I'm renting different exercise dvds to see which one I prefer then I'll buy one. Foodwise I need to get in the zone, once I'm there I have no problem eating well, just have to jump out of this junk food rut I'm in first.

I will join u ladies... you all sound realistic and am up for motivating each other.

I have lost 2 stone (WW)but still have 1 more stone to go. I started in April so am hoping to be at my goal weight by April 2009 so it will have taken a year to lose 3 stones.

I am hoping to get more motivated on the exercise side of things as even tho the weight has come off I have lots of flabby bits that need toning.

I am up for 5th Jan as I think Jan 1st puts too much pressure on.

Summerfruit, me too. Cheese, chocolate and biscuits are my nemesis at this time of year. That, and thinking i prefer to be indoors in this weather. I'm going to brainwash myself ala Paul Mckenna into thinking i'm a rugged, hockey sticks kind of ladeey.

Ambi, I like The zone. Once there the choccy biscuits simply don't exist for me. repeat ad infinitum...

That's very inspiring mixedmama. 2 stone is a brilliant amount since april. Only four months till you've made it exactly where you want to be.

Have you considered static trapeze mixedmama? If you're in a big city there's bound to be a course around. I did it for a while, and it was unbelievably good for toning. You can get flexible and strong very quickly and it was heaps of fun and confidence building. Also, it attracts people from all walks of life and all shapes. If my household wasn't cutting back, I'd do that.

I think i've got it easy with the new year thing as i stopped drinking a year and a half ago. Odd one now and then. But it isn't a biggie for me. So i'll still start on the 1st and look forward to some companionship on the 5th and 6th!

i am starting on the 2nd january

joining the gym next week dread the thought and going bk to ww the following week,

its too easy to pile it on i need to lose 2-3 stone i look like i am 5 mths preggers

hunny - if you are dreading joining the gym is there anything else you can do, nothing worse than forcing yourself to do an exercise you dont enjoy.

Can I join?

I need to loose ideally 2.5 stone of baby weight, dd is of course now 19 months!

I don't seem to put weight on, I've remained the same weight since the day I had dd and I've eaten nothing but crap. But obviously in doing this I haven't managed, or been bothered to loose any of it.

I'm only 21 and sick of being a frumpy mum!

I have said I'd like to start on the 2nd January. The first is no good for me as we have a big dinner etc for New years day and there will be to many temptations.

I've never had to loose weight before so I don't know how to go about it. Money is tight so joining something is not really possible. This also means I have to budget strictly for my food shop, so buying all organic, expensive foods is out.

Any advice would be great? Tired of feeling like crap now

i'm sure you're not the only one, hunnybun, dreading ww. and there's nothing like a deadline to get you moving! Gym will be great, will you get a chance to have one of the personal trainer deals?

Can I join too please? I have been messing about half heartedly dieting since I had my LO who will be a year old soon, and have lost naff all and actually put weight on!
I feel ready and motivated and have between 2.5 and 3 stone to shift. I'm fed up of hiding behind shapeless tops and just want to feel positive about myself again. Before I became pregnant I'd dieted and lost 20 lbs by doing the low fat approach and an excercise DVD a couple of times a week, so I know I can do it again. I'm annoyed that I've let the weight pile on really. I plan on starting on Friday as have huge dinner planned tomorrow. Good luck to you all.

Well I guess we are on the same boat !!! I look awful atm but I feel positive about the future ! We are going to make it !!! Yeah !!! I'm planning on doing the 5 k programm and walking everywhere !!!x

Please can I join. I was on a lose a stone by christmas thread which I lost half a stone so I've now only got three stone to lose!!
I can;t afford to join a class or anything so I'm just counting calories and cutting junk. I also walk about five miles a day doing the school pick ups so that should help. I am startring on the 5th. The date is set. . .

I use low fat versions of everything which I found made a huge difference straight away.

Low fat butter
low fat humus
0% fat yoghurt
sweetner instead of sugar etc etc

I am on a budget aswell so try to meal plan (this is not always a success but helps me).

I love dancing round the house when the kids are not around (since I love to have it loud like i am clubbing)

Even marching on the spot whilst eastenders is on.

I love my exercise dvds if i can find the time. I have found two dance ones that work for me... if you just find one it could also be really good.

Don't think I've ever been this heavy before, so must do something about it. Got a shock when I stood on the scales today! I need to lose at least 2 stone, 3 would be even better. I'm not starting tomorrow (family party, so no chance!), but thought I'd aim for Fri 2nd.

I am actually looking forward to getting started. Good luck to all of you starting in the next two days.

ok so my ideal weight is 133lbs, according to some fandangled calculator on t'internet. Only 36 to go. That's quite scary when you look at it I guess. Ok after my major piss up tonight, tomorrow is Goal minus 36lbs. I haven't a good time frame in mind really, I suppose 6 months is sensible, isn't it.

xposts with mixedmama earlier 10:01, and you're right, about being in the right frame of mind to take up a new exercise regime. Gyms are too expensive to not want to go to them in the first place. But it may be inspiring once you get there - just don't get taken in by the sales patter, and see if really is for you.

Hello CatchaChristmasStar! Don't be so down on yourself about not losing weight earlier - you've had other priorities, and now you're making mental space for yourself also. Good for you! That frumpy feeling WILL go, but it's worth thinking about what you want to replace it with. Not having dieted before stands you in good stead in many ways, as your body should have a healthy response to you changing your eating habits. Just keep in mind that you?re changing the way you think about how you nourish yourself, rather than depriving yourself of things you like to taste. Your tastebuds will change also, so that you?ll enjoy foods that taste healthy for you. It may be worth getting a few books on nutrition and diet out of the library.

I'm in the same boat as you with strict budgeting. I used to buy everything organic with veg and meat box, but now reserve that for a small amount of chicken, eggs and milk. I'm not buying treats like biscuits etc... so that saves a few pounds. I was going to do the CSIRO low GI diet, but after looking through the shopping lists and recipes, i remember why i stopped last time. It was delicious and it worked but it was very expensive!

Wintersun?s Rosemary Conley kickstart diet doesn?t look too expensive so I?ll cost that and not worry about the first 14 days. During that fortnight, I?ll work out where I want to go from there. I?ll definitely take up mixedmama?s suggestion of low-fat for my everyday items.

I?ve gone on a bit? ok concise mode

Hello countessofmontecristo. No more baggy tops! Hello Tessieb. Friday!

Summerfruit, it?s time for the pedometers!

Hi, whyme2. Fantastic job already! 5 miles adds up to some great pins there.

Mixedmama, thanks for the good luck vibes!

Ambi, with 6 months, that leaves you around 26 weeks to lose 36lbs. So a bit more than a lb a week. Completely doable. Have you had a look at the food focus site for calculations?

Have a brilliant night tonight all!

ok - count me in - I have 3 stone to lose