Hannibal_Smith wrote: » Please help! I need to get back on the horse, but failing miserably! I'm looking for quick dinner and lunch ideas. And most importantly SNACKS! Is there a syn free humus in the world anywhere?
Sinister Kid wrote: » The last month or so I have been going between two groups, my friend joined her local one & I said I would visit her group every other week for moral support. I don't want to change as I much prefer my own group, the leader is much nicer & its a bit of craic. Anyway, I have noticed that every time I go to my friends group I am up & when I go to my own I am down! I weighed myself yesterday & figured I should have been down a pound or at the very least 0.5 when I weigh in group (I was 1lb less than my home weigh the week before) Got to group & I was up a half!! The last 5 weeks 1st wk - Visiting - Maintain 2nd - Own - Down 2.5 3rd - Visiting - Up 0.5 4th - Own - Down 1 5th - Visiting - up 0.5 After doing SW for best part of the last year I had pretty much figured out if I would have a gain or loss but having a sneaky weigh before. (I know my own scales is consistent as I weigh a 20lb kettlebell for accuracy each time I use it) I know it could very well just be a coincidence but it made me think, Does anyone else visit other groups & do you find a difference?
m'lady wrote: » I go to my regular group 99% of the time, the very odd time I go to a different group I will be up, regardless of how ‘good’ I’ve been. It does be on a different day but the same time- which I assume your the same?
Valyawl wrote: » Week 51 UP 3.5lbs Only followed it 100% for 3 out of 14 days. Guys I'm really struggling last few weeks I'm just not in the right mindset . I didn't do any exercise in 2 weeks either which didn't help, felt I was going back to my old bad ways ( red wine at home , buying crisps chocolate etc). Been back on plan since Monday including walking so fingers crossed I can do this.. 8lbs to get to target, 67 lost so far. Onwards and downwards!! Val
w/s/p/c/ wrote: » Hi all Thinking of joining SW, been looking for something to give me the motivation to shift some weight. Got in shape for my wedding 2 years ago, all the good work has been undone, plus over the past 6 months bought a house so a lot of stresses which led to bad eating habits. Generally try to eat good (weekly shop would contain a lot of lean meat and fruit/veg to cooks meals from scratch), but I am fond of a take away and I do let myself down at lunch time. Had thought of this for a while and when I got home last night there was a leaflet in the door for the local meeting (Swords), so I am taking this a sign! I know this is going to sound stupid, but I am wondering are the many males (I am a 36 year old bloke!) on this thread that attend and how do they find it? My impression of SW (through my sister and wife's friends previously attending) is that more than likely all female classes, I normally wouldn't be embarrassed about anything but for some reason I feel nervous about this with being publicly weighed and talking etc!! Its not that I am obese or anything, weighed in at 16.5 stone last weekend, would love to get down to about 14 or under. The missus said she would join too and we give it a go together. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Sinister Kid wrote: » w/s/p/c/ wrote: » Hi all Thinking of joining SW, been looking for something to give me the motivation to shift some weight. Got in shape for my wedding 2 years ago, all the good work has been undone, plus over the past 6 months bought a house so a lot of stresses which led to bad eating habits. Generally try to eat good (weekly shop would contain a lot of lean meat and fruit/veg to cooks meals from scratch), but I am fond of a take away and I do let myself down at lunch time. Had thought of this for a while and when I got home last night there was a leaflet in the door for the local meeting (Swords), so I am taking this a sign! I know this is going to sound stupid, but I am wondering are the many males (I am a 36 year old bloke!) on this thread that attend and how do they find it? My impression of SW (through my sister and wife's friends previously attending) is that more than likely all female classes, I normally wouldn't be embarrassed about anything but for some reason I feel nervous about this with being publicly weighed and talking etc!! Its not that I am obese or anything, weighed in at 16.5 stone last weekend, would love to get down to about 14 or under. The missus said she would join too and we give it a go together. Thanks in advance for any feedback. You are weighed off to the side so nobody sees it but you! Nobody else knows your weight. The consultant will go around the room & ask everyone how they are getting on but if you don't want her to ask you just say it when you are checking in. After a few weeks you will probably want to shout about how much you have lost!! Men generally tend to have much better losses Each group is different, I've been to some that have been boring as hell... My regular group has a few solo male members & a few husband & wife combos. I think it adds a nice mix to the group. My advice would to be to go to one of the bigger groups, which you will probably only find by asking around or trying a few groups out. Just remember, not all groups are equal!! If you aren't comfortable or just not feelin it, try a different one... It took me a few tries to find the one I like! On the note of lunches, preparation it the key. Make lunch the night before & bring it with you or make extra (SW friendly) dinner & keep the leftovers for lunch. The plan is very simple to follow, it just requires a bit of thought & preparation. Little things make a difference, I always make sure I have a stash of free or speed foods in the press in work so I am less inclined to pop across to the shop & buy junk! Goodluck
Bitches Be Trypsin wrote: » First week here and my weigh in is Tuesday. I weighed myself today and I'm up a pound
newportlad wrote: » Hi, my girlfriend goes to a group in Donabate on a tuesday evening. Theres a good few men in her class - PM me if you like?
m'lady wrote: » You really should only weigh yourself (if you aren’t going to a group?) on the same day and time each week- you will drive yourself crazy hopping on the scales. If you are up a pound by tomorrow all I’ll say is that it can take the body a week or so to adjust, it depends on the individual.. Have you done SW before?
Bitches Be Trypsin wrote: » I'm going to group. I just weighed myself out of curiosity. I haven't done sw before but I've already lost a stone through calorie restriction
m'lady wrote: » Well done on losing that stone- that’s excellent.. Honestly you really are better sticking with the scales in your group.. I hope your weigh in goes well today, let us know!
spurious wrote: » If you've already been eating well and cutting out the crap, you may not notice as much loss as someone who has been lorrying into takeaways a few times a week.
w/s/p/c/ wrote: Hey - many thanks for the offer, I am going to attend the local one this week, logistically (with working in town and by the time I get home etc), it suits me the best. Going to go into it with an open mind and positive attitude! Again, thanks for the offer though, really appreciate it.
