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

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    #1592
    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 12,007 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    DvB wrote: »
    Down nearly 6lbs, thats not to be sniffed at. All I've managed in that time is to maintain the 7lb increase I had post christmas, so going well there prof.

    Yeah I’m happy enough. I’ve wiped out the post January/bad weather/Covid blues blip. Next mini target is the Crimbo splurge


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    #1593
    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 12,007 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    Segotias wrote: »
    I've been putting this in and out of my basket on Amazon, please let me know what you think of it

    This arrived today and I really like it. Loads of data points to motivate you to cop yourself on or stay on track. My body fat % is one of them but the fact that they’re saying my body is 6 years older than I am is one I’d also like to reduce. Along with my weight of course :D


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    #1594
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Had a weekend away (staycation) and ate and drank like a fiend. I having a colonoscopy tomorrow and I have been given meds to clear me out then I have to fast. It would be the ultimate cheat to weigh in tomorrow morning though I am sure it would still shock me.

    I need to get back in to watching what I eat. I am very run down.


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    #1595
    CheerLouth
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    Had a weekend away (staycation) and ate and drank like a fiend. I having a colonoscopy tomorrow and I have been given meds to clear me out then I have to fast. It would be the ultimate cheat to weigh in tomorrow morning though I am sure it would still shock me.

    I need to get back in to watching what I eat. I am very run down.

    Hope it went ok Jude, those meds are awful...worse than the colonoscopy itself imo


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    #1596
    JohnGreenFan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭JohnGreenFan


    Started by new fitness plan on Saturday which started with two rest days (yay!)
    Had the first workout yesterday and nearly died. (not so good).
    First check isn't until next week and it's on Thursdays, which measna changing my weigh in and measurement days which is a bit awkward, but it'll be grand I'm sure


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    #1597
    kitten_k
    Registered Users Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭kitten_k


    Was 1.5lb down on Friday but I had some amount of food and drink over the weekend so dreading this Friday!


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    #1598
    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 12,007 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    L'prof wrote: »
    Month 1: -1.8lbs
    Week 5: -0.8lbs
    Week 6: -3.2lbs

    Up 1lb this week. I’m not gonna beat myself up over it because it was Easter and a bank holiday so I didn’t deprive myself over the weekend

    Month 1: -1.8lbs
    Week 5: -0.8lbs
    Week 6: -3.2lbs
    Week 7: +1lb


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    #1599
    kitten_k
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    kitten_k wrote: »
    Was 1.5lb down on Friday but I had some amount of food and drink over the weekend so dreading this Friday!

    My bad eating continued all week so was very surprised to only be 1lb up!


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    #1600
    Jude13
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    Food intake has been crazy. I had my procedures last week and turns out I have a stomach ulcer so on a load of meds for that.

    I had a weigh in last week and it was terrifyingly heavy. Need to knock it on the head though stress eating is my thing.


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    #1601
    DvB
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    Don't beat yourself up too much Jude, sounds like you've a lot going on at the moment.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #1602
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    DvB wrote: »
    Don't beat yourself up too much Jude, sounds like you've a lot going on at the moment.

    Exactly. Also you have done it before (loss weight) so you know you can do it again when the time is right:


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    #1603
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Cheers all, the doc said it was brought on by stress, work politics is mental at the moment but I really don't feel like I am stressed. However my OH says my snacking is out of control and that's a sure sign, oh and the fact that I have an ulcer.

    Anyway, 10 days of antibiotics and then a load of other stuff to repair my gut.

    Hope everyone else is smashing it. Great stuff L'prof!


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    #1604
    PaulT21
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    Cheers all, the doc said it was brought on by stress, work politics is mental at the moment but I really don't feel like I am stressed. However my OH says my snacking is out of control and that's a sure sign, oh and the fact that I have an ulcer.

    Anyway, 10 days of antibiotics and then a load of other stuff to repair my gut.

    Hope everyone else is smashing it. Great stuff L'prof!

    Get well soon Jude :)


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    #1605
    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 12,007 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    Jude13 wrote: »
    Cheers all, the doc said it was brought on by stress, work politics is mental at the moment but I really don't feel like I am stressed. However my OH says my snacking is out of control and that's a sure sign, oh and the fact that I have an ulcer.

    Anyway, 10 days of antibiotics and then a load of other stuff to repair my gut.

    Hope everyone else is smashing it. Great stuff L'prof!

    Best of luck with all that man. Even with your setbacks you’re still much closer to your ideal weight than I am to mine. I’m afraid of the scales this week. Eating hasn’t been the best. 2 days left to steady the ship :p


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    #1606
    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 12,007 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    L'prof wrote: »
    Month 1: -1.8lbs
    Week 5: -0.8lbs
    Week 6: -3.2lbs
    Week 7: +1lb

    Down 1.2 today. After putting on some last week I’d usually be disappointed with a small loss the following week but I’ve started tracking a weekly target of 0.6lbs in my spreadsheet. Target to date is -4.2 and I’m at -6.0 so happy days

    I think I made a mess of my spreadsheet so that’s why the numbers below are slightly off. Should be consistent going forward. Total is the same anyway

    Month 1: -2.6lbs
    Week 5: -3.2lbs
    Week 6: +1lb
    Week 7: -1.2lbs


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    #1607
    SarahLil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,971 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    100km in June for breast cancer might be of interest to some people walk/cycle/scooter I have a 6 week old newborn baby so I think I will give it a go it will do us both good to get out in the fresh air each day


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    #1608
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    SarahLil wrote: »
    100km in June for breast cancer might be of interest to some people walk/cycle/scooter I have a 6 week old newborn baby so I think I will give it a go it will do us both good to get out in the fresh air each day

    I've signed up to the Mater Foundation 10,000 steps a day challenge for May, i need to get my arse in check and I've raised €200 so far so I'm delighted with that :)


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    #1609
    kitten_k
    Registered Users Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭kitten_k


    Up half a pound this week, no idea why! Hopefully back on track next week.

    @lough (and anyone else fundraising) - if you feel comfortable with it stick up a link and you might get some sponsors here


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    #1610
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,140 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Up 2 lbs... but I've decided dad bod is the new ripped so don't care anymore....
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #1611
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Im with you Dvb. booze and take aways to beat the band.


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    #1612
    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 12,007 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    DvB wrote: »
    Up 2 lbs... but I've decided dad bod is the new ripped so don't care anymore....
    Jude13 wrote: »
    Im with you Dvb. booze and take aways to beat the band.

    Embrace it lads, may have over indulged myself. Just woke up on the couch :eek: Gonna try to hit the hay for a couple of hours now. I won’t get away with any more than that :(:pac:


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    #1613
    L'prof
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    L'prof wrote: »
    Month 1: -2.6lbs
    Week 5: -3.2lbs
    Week 6: +1lb
    Week 7: -1.2lbs

    Slightly up this week. I always take a sneak peak on Monday to see what damage I did over the weekend. I didn’t think I was that bad this weekend but I got a fright when I jumped on the scales. +0.6 is actually a good week in comparison :p I’m fed up of the one step forward, one step back that I’m seeing right now so I think for the next couple of weekends I’ll try to be fairly strict. Maybe cut out the few drinks I’ve been having for a start

    My brother got engaged and they’ve set a date for next August. That should be decent motivation for me. From when I started this to then is 76 weeks I think. With a goal of 0.6lbs a week that would be 3.25 stone lost. Sounds like a huge amount now but the weekly losses are very achievable and I’m still on track even though I’ve stuttered a few times already

    Month 1: -2.6lbs
    Week 5: -3.2lbs
    Week 6: +1lb
    Week 7: -1.2lbs
    Week 8: +0.6lbs


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    #1614
    Jude13
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    Keep it up pal!!


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    #1615
    CheerLouth
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    Joining back in here if it's ok....have a stone on me that I really don't need :( Story of my life...anyone else feel like they are permanently saying "I just need to lose a stone" :o


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    #1616
    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 12,007 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    CheerLouth wrote: »
    Joining back in here if it's ok....have a stone on me that I really don't need :( Story of my life...anyone else feel like they are permanently saying "I just need to lose a stone" :o

    I think I’m always saying I need to lose a few :D I know what you mean though, it can be so hard to find the motivation to do anything about it. We all know we need to eat less and exercise more but it’s still very hard to get on top of. I can be super motivated one day and the next all I want to do is sit on the couch and stuff my face. I find this thread great. Really nice, encouraging people


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    #1617
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    This is it, I can be super motivated and not so much as a biscuit will pass my lips but on the other hand, I could just keep going on the rubbish! I'm back on it though and feeling motivated so going with it! :D


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    #1618
    Loughc
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    CheerLouth wrote: »
    Joining back in here if it's ok....have a stone on me that I really don't need :( Story of my life...anyone else feel like they are permanently saying "I just need to lose a stone" :o

    I'd give anything to say I just need to lose a stone haha, I a stone and a few of his cousins to get rid off... they keep hanging around haha

    Lovely weather tho lately so much easier to get out in it.


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    #1619
    TRS30
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Lovely weather tho lately so much easier to get out in it.

    Sure has, have been taking advantage and getting out for lots of walks lately especially during the week so can walk at an adult pace :)


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    #1620
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Sure has, have been taking advantage and getting out for lots of walks lately especially during the week so can walk at an adult pace :)

    Same, one of the best parts of being back to work is getting out for my lunchtime walk and get to walk at a brisk(ish) pace! That said, I'm looking forward to collecting the kids tonight and hopefully, getting down to the beach for a play :)


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    #1621
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    Weighed myself this morning and down 4.5lbs - delighted :D Most of it was probably water considering we had a birthday in the house during the week and my rhubarb was looking delicious this weekend so I pulled a few stalks and made a rhubarb and custard cake (drool). I also started a new crochet project this week which I'm loving and also keeps my hands busy - busy hands...no time for mindlessly scoffing biscuits in the evening :pac:


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