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From 17st 11lbs to 11st 4 lbs

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  • #32
    SteelyDanJalapeno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,467 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Haha yeah!

    I've been told to stop it every 30 seconds to mix, that doesnt work either, i'll give em another shot in the morning, i might have them in too long


  • #33
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Horgan wrote: »
    Haha yeah!

    I've been told to stop it every 30 seconds to mix, that doesnt work either, i'll give em another shot in the morning, i might have them in too long

    Yeah... I used to do that stop and mix thing and got sick of it cos I didn't notice it effecting the eventual outcome anyway.

    You probably have them on too long!!


  • #34
    blueshark22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭blueshark22


    Weigh in today down 4.5lbs , so that makes me 16st 11.5lbs. Tough going the last few days , found it difficult enough to stay within the points but thrilled with the progress so far. Also i have to say i am loving the kettlebells classes after only a few weeks i swear my biceps are stronger looking and feeling!


  • #35
    13spanner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭13spanner


    Fair play to anyone with the drive to lose a few pounds :) I'm 12 stone 12 and I'd love to be 12 stone 0. Not as much as other posters, but something all the same.


  • #36
    blueshark22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭blueshark22


    16st 10.5lbs that makes it 14.5lbs lost , delighted to get the stone gone!


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  • #37
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    blueshark22 wrote: »
    16st 10.5lbs that makes it 14.5lbs lost , delighted to get the stone gone!

    Awesome, well done :)


  • #38
    Doogieboogie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭Doogieboogie


    OP, well done on your weight loss - you're doing great.

    To answer the question about scrambled eggs, I do it the american way - I spray a pan with spray oil (you need a really, really good non stick pan, I have a small Jamie Oliver Tefal one and it's great) or a little oil or butter, heat it gently, throw in your eggs, and use a silicone spatula to mix them up. Keep scraping them off the bottom of the pan as they firm up, they take about a minute and a half to cook! Longer if you've more eggs, obviously, but still really quick. Scoop them out onto your plate and chuck the pan in the sink - if it's a good non stick pan the eggs will wash off no problem.

    I have to admit to never being able to stick to ''diets'' so last April I got a gastric band. I've lost five and a half stone so far, it's been great. I've actually started jogging!! Amazing, as six months ago I could barely walk!

    Keep it up OP xxxx


  • #39
    blueshark22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭blueshark22


    ............15st 12lbs so that's a lb short of 2stone since i joined ww, and a lb short of 50 pounds lost since i began the overhaul! A lot done but a lot more to do! I've been training hard and trying to eat as well as I can , I know my food can improve, this week should be interesting as due to a couple of niggley injuries I've been advised to cut back almost all exercise. Kind of scares me but I know my body could probably do with the break. I'm just hoping the scales won't smack me in the face this week!


  • #40
    nice_guy80
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,722 ✭✭✭nice_guy80


    who advised you to do that?
    just change your exercise.

    try non impact - swimming, cycling and rowing machines in gym, get out on a bike!

    Well done on the weight loss. Keep it going!!!


  • #41
    blueshark22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭blueshark22


    15st 6 , well not much weight gone since i last posted as have being burning the candle at both ends a bit have had birthdays, reunions, dinners out and plenty more , back on track again though. I've had the 21st of december in my phone for a while now and 14st 13 beside it so hoping i can get the 7lbs off me before then.


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  • #42
    blueshark22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭blueshark22


    15 -4 well guys reached my 14st 13lb before christmas but lets just say i really enjoyed my christmas! Back training now, i have kicked the weightwatchers im not sure if i will go back or not, im now using myfitnesspal.com to log food and calorie count , im not using it for exercise but am keeping a separate log for this.


  • #43
    BraziliaNZ
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,671 ✭✭✭BraziliaNZ


    Scrambled eggs? Just by a teflon pan ffs!!! No scrubbing involved. Just don't use metal utensils on it.


  • #44
    Frogdog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 983 ✭✭✭Frogdog


    blueshark22 wrote: »
    15 -4 well guys reached my 14st 13lb before christmas but lets just say i really enjoyed my christmas! Back training now, i have kicked the weightwatchers im not sure if i will go back or not, im now using myfitnesspal.com to log food and calorie count , im not using it for exercise but am keeping a separate log for this.

    Well done on ditching Weight Watchers! :)


  • #45
    Dr Bolouswki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭Dr Bolouswki


    Great work keep it up!

    I'm in the same boat as you - have/had a lot to lose.

    I've exercising very regularly (swim every morning for 40 minutes, walk every afternoon for 30 minutes, alternate days of weights for different muscle sets every evening) - weekends I take as I please but usually have a minimum of a hillwalk of an hour.

    Diet wise, while I use Weightwatchers online as a barometer on quantity, I agree with most people on here that nutrition wise it's not a great measurement, so while I limit myself to the points it recommends, I do so by staying almost completely clear of processed carbs and taking a lot of fresh vegetables, moderate fruit and focus on fish/chicken as the main protien. I still eat a bit of this and that of crappy items, but only a couple of times a week, and tasters rather than meals.

    I've gone from 20St 10lbs to 17St 3lbs since June 13th and am really enjoying it. Keep it up - you're doing great and you're not alone! Was delighted to see your log - motivating stuff!


  • #46
    Doctor_Socks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 337 ✭✭Doctor_Socks


    Great work man, I hope you keep it up!

    I love reading success stories like this on the forum!


  • #47
    blueshark22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭blueshark22


    Doctor_Socks wrote: »
    Great work man, I hope you keep it up!

    I love reading success stories like this on the forum!
    14st 9 lbs ....ya not my goal , but it is the lowest ive been in a while so happy days , who knew getting this far would be so hard.....well done followers and anyone who is trying to lose the flab!!!


  • #48
    kevpants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,863 ✭✭✭kevpants


    Frogdog wrote: »
    Well done on ditching Weight Watchers! :)

    Well done on ditching the program that resulted in 3 stone weight loss?

    The arrogance of people who think they know about fitness and nutrition never fails to astound me.

    People who think they know it all are against things like Weightwatchers because that's the default position of people who think they know it all.


  • #49
    Orla K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,462 ✭✭✭Orla K


    kevpants wrote: »
    Well done on ditching the program that resulted in 3 stone weight loss?

    The arrogance of people who think they know about fitness and nutrition never fails to astound me.

    People who think they know it all are against things like Weightwatchers because that's the default position of people who think they know it all.

    Weightwatchers isn't very healthy and that's it really. It is better than burgers and chips, takeaways, readymeals etc (kinda because you can still eat as much as you want of these as long as you stay within your points)

    It's also very variable, with the leaders some are idiots, and all demonise fats, in short in the long run it's not healthy.

    Most people that know alot about nutrition do think weightwatchers is bad because they know alot about nutrition. I really can't say I know much about nutrition, I have learned a bit and realise there's still a sh*t load more to learn but I know know that fat is healthy and if I want to stay healthy I need to eat fat(real fat not chemicals with veg oil)


  • #50
    daenerysstormborn3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,197 ✭✭✭daenerysstormborn3


    I've never used WW but I think it's great if it helps anyone get this sort of kickstart with regard to weight loss and portion control.

    Yes, it's not for everyone and as Orla K says the class leaders can vary (this is obvious from the posts I've read on boards) but obviously the OP was lucky with their class leader and their dedication. As I said, it's not for everyone, but it does have a widely proven success rate. I'd say there's very few people who don't know someone who has used WW and lost weight through it. However, I think it's a building block rather than a solution.

    Well done to the OP for putting in so much effort and hard work, fair play, you're a great example.


  • #51
    blueshark22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭blueshark22


    13st 12lbs .....i'm into the 13s!!! Can't remember the last time i was 13 st anything so absolutely thrilled.


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  • #52
    nice_guy80
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,722 ✭✭✭nice_guy80


    that is brilliant

    keep it going


  • #53
    Fitseeker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭Fitseeker


    Fair play man, solid losses (or gains, depending on how you look at it :P).


  • #54
    Dr Bolouswki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭Dr Bolouswki


    Nice work - I don't know what your target weight is, but I started doing weights and general toning and the difference it makes to how your body looks and feels is amazing. Also helps alot with motivation and confidence.

    Great stuff!


  • #55
    Katgurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,145 ✭✭✭Katgurl


    blueshark22 wrote: »
    13st 12lbs .....i'm into the 13s!!! Can't remember the last time i was 13 st anything so absolutely thrilled.


    Wow you're nearly there that's amazing. You must look/feel like a new person. I bet clothes shopping has become a delight.


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