From a Christmas Pudding to a Christmas Cracker - Weight Loss Motivation

Cork Lass · 27-01-2021 2:27pm

I was talking to someone recently who said that when in their local supermarket they’d met their neighbour who had tested positive. He was happily walking out and about. Honestly, I think if it were me I’d report them at this stage. That sort of mentality is really not helping us to get out of this sh1t.

Mutleyboo · 28-01-2021 12:19pm

I wasnt going to post up today, I was going to hide under the duvet (with cake) until feb.. however for accountability reasons and to try get out of a rut I'll persevere..
Registered User

Wk 1: -1lb
Wk 2: -2.5lb
Wk 3: 0
Wk 4: +3lbs

With multiple takeaways, OHs birthday, and eating greek food (A LOT of olive oil) I knew the scales would be laughing at me.. I did make the most amazing chocolate 3 layer birthday cake which has 16 servings... theres only 3 of us that eat cake. Each slice over 700kcals according to the recipe.. it was good and I'll be having another slice shortly with a coffee..
Walking went to crap too...
It's amazing how crap food really alters the mood in the long run.. tastes good at the time but with every bite it eats these motivation..

L'prof · 28-01-2021 12:40pm

Mutleyboo wrote: »

I wasnt going to post up today, I was going to hide under the duvet (with cake) until feb.. however for accountability reasons and to try get out of a rut I'll persevere..
Registered User

Wk 1: -1lb
Wk 2: -2.5lb
Wk 3: 0
Wk 4: +3lbs

With multiple takeaways, OHs birthday, and eating greek food (A LOT of olive oil) I knew the scales would be laughing at me.. I did make the most amazing chocolate 3 layer birthday cake which has 16 servings... theres only 3 of us that eat cake. Each slice over 700kcals according to the recipe.. it was good and I'll be having another slice shortly with a coffee..
Walking went to crap too...
It's amazing how crap food really alters the mood in the long run.. tastes good at the time but with every bite it eats these motivation..

Still down for the year, how bad. Every day is an opportunity to start anew

Tauriel · 28-01-2021 12:44pm

Had an accident during the week which resulted in a trip to A&E and has banged me up pretty good so watching what I eat is out the window. I deserve my tea and chocolate for I am in the world of hurt right now.

Posy · 28-01-2021 12:46pm

Oh no, shelly- you poor thing! Hope you will be on the mend soon.

DvB · 28-01-2021 12:49pm

Get well soon Shelly.

TRS30 · 28-01-2021 12:54pm

Sorry to hear that Shelly, take care of yourself.

L'prof · 28-01-2021 12:58pm

All the best Shelly, rest up

Mutleyboo · 28-01-2021 1:17pm

L'prof wrote: »

Still down for the year, how bad. Every day is an opportunity to start anew

True thanks! I know once I do one good day it will put me back on track.. here's hoping for a full night's sleep!

Mutleyboo · 28-01-2021 1:18pm

Hope you have a speedy recovery Shelly!

28-01-2021 2:15pm

mustang shelly wrote: »

Had an accident during the week which resulted in a trip to A&E and has banged me up pretty good so watching what I eat is out the window. I deserve my tea and chocolate for I am in the world of hurt right now.

Hope you're better soon, you deserve all the treats!!

Cork Lass · 28-01-2021 5:45pm

mustang shelly wrote: »

Had an accident during the week which resulted in a trip to A&E and has banged me up pretty good so watching what I eat is out the window. I deserve my tea and chocolate for I am in the world of hurt right now.

Rest up and look after yourself. Enjoy the tea and chocolate

Autosport · 28-01-2021 7:43pm

Plenty of rest and chocolate for you Shelly

Loughc · 28-01-2021 8:36pm

Mutleyboo wrote: »

I wasnt going to post up today, I was going to hide under the duvet (with cake) until feb.. however for accountability reasons and to try get out of a rut I'll persevere..
Registered User

Wk 1: -1lb
Wk 2: -2.5lb
Wk 3: 0
Wk 4: +3lbs

With multiple takeaways, OHs birthday, and eating greek food (A LOT of olive oil) I knew the scales would be laughing at me.. I did make the most amazing chocolate 3 layer birthday cake which has 16 servings... theres only 3 of us that eat cake. Each slice over 700kcals according to the recipe.. it was good and I'll be having another slice shortly with a coffee..
Walking went to crap too...
It's amazing how crap food really alters the mood in the long run.. tastes good at the time but with every bite it eats these motivation..

My weight in is Saturday and I can pretty much guarantee I can beat that plus 3. It’s been one of those weeks but fair play you’ve given me the motivation to face it and track it so thank you.

Loughc · 28-01-2021 8:37pm

Speedy recovery Shelly!!

Postgrad10 · 28-01-2021 11:19pm

Get well soon Shelly. It’s a nerve wrecking wait for the text to come back.

So I started upping my exercise this week. Only managed a twenty minute walk this evening though but sure it was better than sitting on the couch. I’ll try again earlier tomorrow.

kitten_k · 29-01-2021 11:27am

Get well soon Shelly.

Was shocked to be down 4lb this week as I didn’t walk much. So have reached my 3 stone award. Total loss for Jan is 10.5lb, loss overall is 3st 3lb

Mutleyboo · 29-01-2021 11:29am

kitten_k wrote: »

Get well soon Shelly.

Was shocked to be down 4lb this week as I didn’t walk much. So have reached my 3 stone award. Total loss for Jan is 10.5lb, loss overall is 3st 3lb

Well done! That's an amazing achievement kitten.

TRS30 · 29-01-2021 1:02pm

kitten_k wrote: »

Get well soon Shelly.

Was shocked to be down 4lb this week as I didn’t walk much. So have reached my 3 stone award. Total loss for Jan is 10.5lb, loss overall is 3st 3lb

Well done KK, that is a great achievement.

29-01-2021 1:47pm

kitten_k wrote: »

Get well soon Shelly.

Was shocked to be down 4lb this week as I didn’t walk much. So have reached my 3 stone award. Total loss for Jan is 10.5lb, loss overall is 3st 3lb

Fair play, those are brilliant results

Aisling(",) · 29-01-2021 1:55pm

January Recap.
Week 1: Maintain
Week 2: Maintain
Week 3: -2lb
Week 4: -1lb

My target weight loss is only 2 pounds away but my actually goal is 6 pounds away.I need to get my act together but proper motivation isn't coming too easy these days.

phildub · 29-01-2021 2:33pm

kitten_k wrote: »

Get well soon Shelly.

Was shocked to be down 4lb this week as I didn’t walk much. So have reached my 3 stone award. Total loss for Jan is 10.5lb, loss overall is 3st 3lb

Well done on that achievement!!

What have you been doing to achieve those results and how long did it take to loose the 3st?

kitten_k · 29-01-2021 4:35pm

phildub wrote: »

Well done on that achievement!!

What have you been doing to achieve those results and how long did it take to loose the 3st?

It has taken a full year. I joined SlimmingWorld on 18th Jan last year.

phildub · 29-01-2021 5:47pm

kitten_k wrote: »

It has taken a full year. I joined SlimmingWorld on 18th Jan last year.

Is that still going on during lockdown or are you able to keep it up because you have the rules/recipes etc?

kitten_k · 29-01-2021 7:08pm

phildub wrote: »

Is that still going on during lockdown or are you able to keep it up because you have the rules/recipes etc?

It is still on but virtually. So you weigh yourself and send it to your leader and then there is a zoom call once a week.

DvB · 29-01-2021 7:23pm

My weigh in tomorrow is not gonna be pretty, know I'm up on last week and had apache pizza and beers this evening...

DvB · 30-01-2021 7:41am

Week 1 = +5 lbs
Week 2 = -2 lbs
Week 3 = +1.5 lbs

So more or less back to where I was 2 weeks ago though expected that, and worse if I'm honest, so not that surprised.

L'prof · 30-01-2021 8:38am

DvB wrote: »

Week 1 = +5 lbs
Week 2 = -2 lbs
Week 3 = +1.5 lbs

So more or less back to where I was 2 weeks ago though expected that, and worse if I'm honest, so not that surprised.

Not bad at all. I love weeks like that. You feel like the scales aren’t really gonna punish you. Almost feels like a loss then

Loughc · 30-01-2021 3:18pm

Week 1 -1.5lb
Week 2 -0.5lb
Week 3 +0.5lb

The only reason why I’m not up more is I’m stepping away every day. Food is horrendous tho haha

kitten_k · 30-01-2021 8:03pm

Just made crispy chilli beef, was lovely

Loughc · 30-01-2021 10:52pm

kitten_k wrote: »

Just made crispy chilli beef, was lovely

Oh wow that looks amazing!

kitten_k · 30-01-2021 11:32pm

Loughc wrote: »

Oh wow that looks amazing!

Easy enough to make:

https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/crispy-chilli-beef/

Jude13 · 31-01-2021 4:49am

Had a mess of a weekend. Two takeaways and loads of chocolate. On the plus side only three glasses of red. I did get back in the gym and was horrified that my warm up weight is now near my max. I still can't run due to the broken toe.

Tomorrow is 01 Feb and I said I would get my act in gear. I am not going as animal as last September for a couple of reasons:
1. It's tough
2. Im not starting from such a bad place (weigh in tomorrow may change that view)
3. I like having a glass of wine with the Mrs and a few pints when needed with clients and work colleagues.

So I will weigh in tomorrow and start from there.

Recap
01 Sept 2020 - 95kg
12 Dec 2020 - 77kg (was at 1,200 cals for a good few weeks)
Early/mid Jan 2021 - 82kg

Plan
3 days a week in the gym, solely anaerobic exercise, planning on three mornings up at 5am just like Sept to Dec.
Cardio 3 days a week, running when the toe is better, assault bike until then.
Calorie deficit but not nearly as regimented. So no weighing food unless I am not seeing results.

Food
Breakfast: Two scoops of protein with limited berries
Lunch: Salad/Broccoli/ asparagus and lean protein, very small amount of brown rice if I need it.
Dinner: Salad/Broccoli/ asparagus/walnuts and lean protein
Snacks: Zero
Loads of coffee
End of the week will be a triple burger with cheese in a lettuce wrap x 2 (I did this throughout my 95kg to 77kg weight loss)

Hurdles
I have lovely risotto in the fridge for later in the week that I will not waste, but when that's gone the carbs will be almost gone.

L'prof · 31-01-2021 9:24am

Jude13 wrote: »

Had a mess of a weekend. Two takeaways and loads of chocolate. On the plus side only three glasses of red. I did get back in the gym and was horrified that my warm up weight is now near my max. I still can't run due to the broken toe.

Tomorrow is 01 Feb and I said I would get my act in gear. I am not going as animal as last September for a couple of reasons:
1. It's tough
2. Im not starting from such a bad place (weigh in tomorrow may change that view)
3. I like having a glass of wine with the Mrs and a few pints when needed with clients and work colleagues.

So I will weigh in tomorrow and start from there.

Recap
01 Sept 2020 - 95kg
12 Dec 2020 - 77kg (was at 1,200 cals for a good few weeks)
Early/mid Jan 2021 - 82kg

Plan
3 days a week in the gym, solely anaerobic exercise, planning on three mornings up at 5am just like Sept to Dec.
Cardio 3 days a week, running when the toe is better, assault bike until then.
Calorie deficit but not nearly as regimented. So no weighing food unless I am not seeing results.

Food
Breakfast: Two scoops of protein with limited berries
Lunch: Salad/Broccoli/ asparagus and lean protein, very small amount of brown rice if I need it.
Dinner: Salad/Broccoli/ asparagus/walnuts and lean protein
Snacks: Zero
Loads of coffee
End of the week will be a triple burger with cheese in a lettuce wrap x 2 (I did this throughout my 95kg to 77kg weight loss)

Hurdles
I have lovely risotto in the fridge for later in the week that I will not waste, but when that's gone the carbs will be almost gone.

Jaysus I’m getting into a cold sweat here just reading that. I’d rather you than me. Best of luck with it, you smashed it last year

Jude13 · 31-01-2021 11:39am

I stress that's the plan, my motivation is really not quite there yet. I will binge tonight like its the last super.

Jude13 · 31-01-2021 12:56pm

I just had a bag of buttons.

A2LUE42 · 31-01-2021 1:14pm

First time posting in this. 3 weeks in and wavering a bit.

Started at 18'4. Down to 17'2. Goal is to get to 14, but taking it stone by stone.

Eating a lot of fish and salads and trying to avoid bread and treats completely.
Using lettuce as s wrap instead of tortillas.

Just really struggling the last few days. Open the fridge, see the lettuce, cucumber, onions, carrots, radishes and my reaction is ughh.

I don't eat anything with tomato in it.
Dinner today will be steak, onions and mushrooms (steamed and flash fried without oil) and plenty of fresh vegetables. Small portion of homemade chips cooked in the air fryer.

Tomorrow.
Porridge for breakfast
Soup for lunch (no bread)

I suppose writing it down and planning it out should help to keep me on track.

Loughc · 31-01-2021 2:29pm

A2LUE42 wrote: »

First time posting in this. 3 weeks in and wavering a bit.

Started at 18'4. Down to 17'2. Goal is to get to 14, but taking it stone by stone.

Eating a lot of fish and salads and trying to avoid bread and treats completely.
Using lettuce as s wrap instead of tortillas.

Just really struggling the last few days. Open the fridge, see the lettuce, cucumber, onions, carrots, radishes and my reaction is ughh.

I don't eat anything with tomato in it.
Dinner today will be steak, onions and mushrooms (steamed and flash fried without oil) and plenty of fresh vegetables. Small portion of homemade chips cooked in the air fryer.

Tomorrow.
Porridge for breakfast
Soup for lunch (no bread)

I suppose writing it down and planning it out should help to keep me on track.

Welcome aboard. Similar plan for me tomorrow Wheetabix for breakfast and soup for lunch no bread. Don’t worry about weaning a bit that happens a lot. The fact you acknowledge it is the first step.

I’m going to get the head down and get moving with this now on Feb. No more excuses for me as I’ll excuse myself all year round and find something to use as an excuse.

I have an air fryer too I swear by those chips.

Postgrad10 · 31-01-2021 8:29pm

What type of air fryer do posters have ? Is it worth it? I don’t like the chips in our local takeaways.

Loughc · 31-01-2021 9:29pm

Postgrad10 wrote: »

What type of air fryer do posters have ? Is it worth it? I don’t like the chips in our local takeaways.

I’ve had two in my lifetime both are the rotator tefal ones and they’re brilliant

When my first one broken that same night I popped out and bought a new one I can’t live without them so handy. Did my roast potatoes in them today and all.

A2LUE42 · 31-01-2021 10:20pm

Have two different ones.

Tower T17024 Digital Air Fryer
Really good and gives a nice crisp finish.

Tefal FZ710840 Actifry 1kg Air Fryer
Has the rotating plate.
Much much slower to cook, but can do larger portions.

Jude13 · 01-02-2021 4:16am

A2, I had to do the old googling for stones (stones, lbs, kgs all used here). That is some drop as a goal but doable.

You said that 'Dinner today will be steak, onions and mushrooms (steamed and flash fried without oil) and plenty of fresh vegetables. Small portion of homemade chips cooked in the air fryer.'

Have you tried myfitness pal, its free, as a tracker? The steamed/flash fired steak/onion/mushrooms without oil is hardcore, then having with chips, air fried or not. 5ml/a tea spoon of olive oil is only 60 cals whereas a 0.3 cup (which is about 3 chips) of air fried chips is 190 cals.

I did my weigh in this morning, and I am pretty annoyed at myself.
Week 0: 84.1kg

A2LUE42 · 01-02-2021 9:23am

Jude13 wrote: »

Have you tried myfitness pal, its free, as a tracker?

Thanks for the suggestions, I am using that already. I used it a good few years ago and found that it really worked. Just to stop and think before eating seems to help.

In the airfryer I was just using the spray 1kal sunflower oil to reduce the oil used. But thanks for the suggestion to use Olive oil, I'll get some. It hadn't even occurred to me.

Loughc · 01-02-2021 9:29am

A sure fire sign i'm getting old, I twisted my back for the first time ever last night, to say I'm in agony today is an understatement, naturally my steps are going to suffer this week which worries me greatly for WI on Saturday!

JohnGreenFan · 01-02-2021 9:36am

Weight Loss so far:
Week 1: -1.4lbs
Week 2: -3.8lbs
Week 3: +0.6lbs
Week 4: - 3.2lbs
Week 5: -0.8lbs
Week 6: -1.8lbs
Week 7: -0.6lbs
Week 8: - 1.2lbs

2020 Total: - 1st 1lb

2021
Week 1: +3lbs
Week 2: -3.2lbs
Week 3: -0.8lbs
Week 4: +1.5lbs
Week 5: -7.3lbs

Starting the proper tracking here again this week, and I've not been tracking my food in my fitness pal so will try start that again too. No idea how I lost so much weight this week - I had a takeaway and several pints so I'm expecting it to be some sort of error and I'll put it all back on next week. At the moment though, I'm 0.2lbs away from the next stone bracket which I'm delighted with.

1st 8lbs lost, 1 stone to go!!

TRS30 · 01-02-2021 9:40am

Jude you and I are the same weight (not sure if that makes you feel better or not!!)

Diet was average at best over the weekend, not disastrous however not that clean either.

Weather was so bad didn't really get out for any walks or much exercise. Hoovering the house was about it!!

TRS30 · 01-02-2021 9:47am

Loughc wrote: »

A sure fire sign i'm getting old, I twisted my back for the first time ever last night, to say I'm in agony today is an understatement, naturally my steps are going to suffer this week which worries me greatly for WI on Saturday!

Know that feeling. All I can suggest if rest it and make sure it's 100% before you try back doing anything strenuous. I tried to rush back doing stuff and mae it worse

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

Weight Loss so far:
Week 1: -1.4lbs
Week 2: -3.8lbs
Week 3: +0.6lbs
Week 4: - 3.2lbs
Week 5: -0.8lbs
Week 6: -1.8lbs
Week 7: -0.6lbs
Week 8: - 1.2lbs

2020 Total: - 1st 1lb

2021
Week 1: +3lbs
Week 2: -3.2lbs
Week 3: -0.8lbs
Week 4: +1.5lbs
Week 5: -7.3lbs

Starting the proper tracking here again this week, and I've not been tracking my food in my fitness pal so will try start that again too. No idea how I lost so much weight this week - I had a takeaway and several pints so I'm expecting it to be some sort of error and I'll put it all back on next week. At the moment though, I'm 0.2lbs away from the next stone bracket which I'm delighted with.

1st 8lbs lost, 1 stone to go!!

That some great figures there JGF, fair play.

DvB · 01-02-2021 11:13am

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

Weight Loss so far:

2021

Week 5: -7.3lbs

Over half a stone in a week!!! :eek: Wow! Only time i've managed that is when I've had a vomiting bug & couldn't eat! Well done.

JohnGreenFan · 01-02-2021 11:35am

DvB wrote: »

Over half a stone in a week!!! :eek: Wow! Only time i've managed that is when I've had a vomiting bug & couldn't eat! Well done.

Honest to god it was one of my worst eating weeks since Christmas. No idea how it happened - only got out walking once or twice as well. I'm sure I'll be back up 3 or 4 this week to balance it out :pac:

kitten_k · 01-02-2021 1:50pm

Well done JGF that’s great!

From a Christmas Pudding to a Christmas Cracker - Weight Loss Motivation

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"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens