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

Jude13 · 05-05-2021 8:01am

My pints are only reserved to BD/Client events, have a young elf myself.

Planning on a lot of training this weekend and with Eid next week I have a 5 day weekend which I hope to put to good use.

L'prof · 12-05-2021 5:57am

L'prof wrote: »

Month 1: -2.6lbs
Month 2: -2.8lbs
Week 9: -1.8lbs
Week 10: +2.8lbs

Great to undo last week and then some. So far being as strict as I can during the week seems to be paying off overall

Month 1: -2.6lbs
Month 2: -2.8lbs
Week 9: -1.8lbs
Week 10: +2.8lbs
Week 11: -4.2lbs

TRS30 · 12-05-2021 6:22am

Nice work, that is some loss.

L'prof · 12-05-2021 6:26am

TRS30 wrote: »

Nice work, that is some loss.

Thanks. I guess it’s easier to drop weight recently put on

DvB · 12-05-2021 7:56am

L'prof wrote: »

Week 11: -4.2lbs

Over 4lbs in a week, fair play Prof, thats not an easy thing to do at all. My rate was always around 2lbs a week max, achieving double that is very impressive IMO.

Keep up the good work.

Posy · 12-05-2021 8:13am

I'm finding lunches the hard thing to control lately. It's all too easy to pop out for a cheese toastie/McDonalds/Subway when you've nothing prepared!
I seriously need to start planning and prepping my lunch.

DvB · 12-05-2021 8:20am

Posy wrote: »

I'm finding lunches the hard thing to control lately. It's all too easy to pop out for a cheese toastie/McDonalds/Subway when you've nothing prepared!
I seriously need to start planning and prepping my lunch.

For me it wasnt the actual main meals (brekkie, lunch, dinner) that posed the problems, it was the snacking in between or the total loss of control at night sitting down watching tv & eating ALL the food!

I've managed to cut the snacking out in the last couple of weeks now though, other than the odd rice cake with coffee mid morning or with tea at night I'm pretty much sticking to mealtimes. Got blood test results back there last week & my cholesterol is a little higher than I'd like so have gone back to my healthier diet (had been throwing pizza's & suchlike in the oven after late nights more regularly for example) to get that back where I'd like it to be... suspect all the stollen pre christmas & fruit cake after it hasnt helped on that score!!

TLDR = you're bang on Posy, its all about planning, makes healthier eating far less of a chore.

CheerLouth · 12-05-2021 9:16am

I also need to prep too, but struggle to find the motivation. My problem is time, there are literally not enough hours in the day. I'm generally up and running around after three smallies for about two hours before I've had any breakfast and that is normally taken on the run. Then lunch can be hit and miss as I'm either doing creche/school collections or it's a work day and I try to get out for a walk or a run during lunch on those days. I actually feel like I need a time turner :P

TRS30 · 12-05-2021 9:27am

CheerLouth wrote: »

I also need to prep too, but struggle to find the motivation. My problem is time, there are literally not enough hours in the day. I'm generally up and running around after three smallies for about two hours before I've had any breakfast and that is normally taken on the run. Then lunch can be hit and miss as I'm either doing creche/school collections or it's a work day and I try to get out for a walk or a run during lunch on those days. I actually feel like I need a time turner :P

I know that feeling.

What we usually (I stress the usually as doesn't always happen) do is make a big batches of food on a Sunday to last a few days. We might make a big pot of homemade soup and then have it for a few days after.

We also make snacks like protein bars that we put in the fridge and then cut up into snack bite sizes. So when you are in a rush you have something healthy to eat quickly and reduces the temptation to just crab a few biscuits.

Posy · 12-05-2021 6:17pm

Posy wrote: »

I'm finding lunches the hard thing to control lately. It's all too easy to pop out for a cheese toastie/McDonalds/Subway when you've nothing prepared!
I seriously need to start planning and prepping my lunch.

We're getting a Chinese takeaway in work tomorrow for lunch. D'oh.

L'prof · 12-05-2021 6:55pm

Posy wrote: »

We're getting a Chinese takeaway in work tomorrow for lunch. D'oh.

Nice one. Wish I worked there :pac:

L'prof · 13-05-2021 8:03am

Just as well I’m fairly thick skinned. Someone at work scolding me for “only” having a bowl of porridge and a couple of eggs for breakfast :pac:

DvB · 13-05-2021 8:19am

L'prof wrote: »

Just as well I’m fairly thick skinned. Someone at work scolding me for “only” having a bowl of porridge and a couple of eggs for breakfast :pac:

People passing comment on what I'm eating is actually a bug bear of mine, always feel deep down like its a derogatory comment, like 'you sure you should be eating that much' or are you sure you should be eating something that fattening/unhealthy' as in i'm clearly overweight & should be seen to be eaying a stick of celery & a glass of water or suchlike.... jog on & leave me in peace will ya...:pac:

TRS30 · 13-05-2021 8:37am

DvB wrote: »

People passing comment on what I'm eating is actually a bug bear of mine, always feel deep down like its a derogatory comment, like 'you sure you should be eating that much' or are you sure you should be eating something that fattening/unhealthy' as in i'm clearly overweight & should be seen to be eaying a stick of celery & a glass of water or suchlike.... jog on & leave me in peace will ya...:pac:

Massive bug bearer of mine. Happens to my wife a lot as she likes to eat healthy and work out so is quite thin. Some 'friends' comment to her along the lines of 'are you ok, you look v skinny' 'you're fading away' etc. She just laughs it off however it gets my blood up as these so call 'friends' could do with losing a few pounds however neither of us would ever dream of saying anything.

Sorry, rant over.

Jude13 · 16-05-2021 6:22am

I feel off the wagon into a fat vat.

I had a week of alcohol and terrible food. Too afraid to weigh myself. I brought my gym gear for work today, I know its all about diet so I will attempt, as I have done many times on here, to get back on track.

L'prof, youre killing it.

L'prof · 16-05-2021 9:54am

Thanks Jude. You’re right about the food. That’s always been the hardest thing for me to tackle but with the gyms closed and me being busy at home and lazy it’s my last resort. Really looking forward to the gyms opening again as I had done pretty well right up until Covid hit. I can’t see myself going 4 or 5 times a week like before but if I get in 2 or 3 times I’ll be delighted

Embrace the scales man. Knowledge is key for me. I log my weight on a Wednesday but I’ll be on the scales nearly every day to see what damage eating a load of crap or drinking a hape of pints has done. I like logging Wednesday because it means I can jump on the scales Monday and if it’s bad I can be super strict for a couple of days and be able to rectify it somewhat

Anyway you know all this. You’ve done it all before and better than any of us. You’ll be doing it again in no time

Posy · 16-05-2021 5:22pm

L'prof wrote: »

Embrace the scales man. Knowledge is key for me. I log my weight on a Wednesday but I’ll be on the scales nearly every day to see what damage eating a load of crap or drinking a hape of pints has done. I like logging Wednesday because it means I can jump on the scales Monday and if it’s bad I can be super strict for a couple of days and be able to rectify it somewhat

I weigh in too on Wednesdays, but have skipped the last 2 weeks.

I think I'll brave it this evening and take my head out of the sand! :eek:

L'prof · 16-05-2021 5:51pm

Posy wrote: »

I weigh in too on Wednesdays, but have skipped the last 2 weeks.

I think I'll brave it this evening and take my head out of the sand! :eek:

Weigh this evening and if it’s bad you have Mon & Tue to make up for it somewhat

Posy · 16-05-2021 6:06pm

Don't eat anything except water until Wednesday. Gotcha! :pac: :pac:

Jude13 · 17-05-2021 5:41am

I will brave a weigh in tomorrow. It will not be pretty but will give me a kick in the bum

Jude13 · 18-05-2021 5:34am

Weighed myself this am. My goal is 80-82kg / 176-181lbs

01 May: 88.2kg /194.4lbs
02 May: 87.4kg/192.7lbs
18 May: 86.6kg/190.9lbs

I am finding the diet tough, a bit irritable. I have a BD/client night out where they expect to be wined and dined so that will knock me back a bit.

My hip is giving me a good bit of pain so shelving the runs for a bit. I need to keep myself in the arse and gym before work as I used to as there just is not enough time at lunch.

DvB · 18-05-2021 8:07am

Jude13 wrote: »

Weighed myself this am. My goal is 80-82kg / 176-181lbs

01 May: 88.2kg /194.4lbs
02 May: 87.4kg/192.7lbs
18 May: 86.6kg/190.9lbs

I am finding the diet tough, a bit irritable. I have a BD/client night out where they expect to be wined and dined so that will knock me back a bit.

My hip is giving me a good bit of pain so shelving the runs for a bit. I need to keep myself in the arse and gym before work as I used to as there just is not enough time at lunch.

Ah Jude, So for all the worry you actually lost nearly 2lbs over the last couple of weeks & nearly 2 kgs since the start of may. If thats doing all the wrong things it sounds to me like you're being too hard on yourself. Rather than the big gestures of big losses week on week why not try just doing the basics consistently & try & lose the lbs steadily?

Bizarrely since I stopped stressing & watching everything in detail I've relaxed considerably and have lost 4lbs based on this mornings weight (still carrying half a stone, but, meh.) I'm not dieting as such and have just cut out the junk & have gotten 3 or 4 runs/cycles in per week & I feel all the better for it. So have the night out, don't do the dog on it, get back to normal the next day & you'll be grand.

TRS30 · 18-05-2021 8:48am

DvB wrote: »

Ah Jude, So for all the worry you actually lost nearly 2lbs over the last couple of weeks & nearly 2 kgs since the start of may. If thats doing all the wrong things it sounds to me like you're being too hard on yourself. Rather than the big gestures of big losses week on week why not try just doing the basics consistently & try & lose the lbs steadily?

Bizarrely since I stopped stressing & watching everything in detail I've relaxed considerably and have lost 4lbs based on this mornings weight (still carrying half a stone, but, meh.) I'm not dieting as such and have just cut out the junk & have gotten 3 or 4 runs/cycles in per week & I feel all the better for it. So have the night out, don't do the dog on it, get back to normal the next day & you'll be grand.

Totally agree. I'm my own worst enemy for being too hard on myself. Getting the balance right between being good and also enjoying yourself is the key.

Jude13 · 18-05-2021 10:48am

Cheers. I have been flogging myself to get to that. I also realise how brilliant it was to have a personal trainer, that was a Christmas/birthday present from 2019/2020.

The not boozing is very hard again. I fly home by the 10 July and want to be 82kg, 80kg would give me more room for messing on holidays.

Did a gym session at lunch. Will do one tomorrow, then drinking tomorrow evening.

DvB · 18-05-2021 10:52am

Jude13 wrote: »

Cheers. I have been flogging myself to get to that. I also realise how brilliant it was to have a personal trainer, that was a Christmas/birthday present from 2019/2020.

The not boozing is very hard again. I fly home by the 10 July and want to be 82kg, 80kg would give me more room for messing on holidays.

Did a gym session at lunch. Will do one tomorrow, then drinking tomorrow evening.

Just thinking, if you're going to have a few drinks, would you be able to not drink pints or wine & instead have gin & slimline tonic or something like that? Way, way lower in calories.

Jude13 · 18-05-2021 10:54am

Yeah I am thinking of vodka lime and soda like a real alco. Begone stomach ulcer! It does make a huge difference. I have already thought about the large wings I will get and how it will effect my lunch calories tomorrow.

Posy · 18-05-2021 1:04pm

I love vodka, lime and soda.

I went to the shop first thing on Monday morning, got wholemeal pitta breads, salad, cheese, tomatoes, yoghurts etc and am having nice planned tasty, healthy lunches this week.
And I've started logging my food again on the SW app until I'm properly back on track.

I feel so much better knowing that I'm eating well, and exactly what I'm eating, plus it's definitely more cost effective than heading out for a packaged sandwich/sub/McDonalds every day!!

Cork Lass · 18-05-2021 7:19pm

I might try a vodka/lime/soda. I can only drink one night of the week because of a medication i take for nighttime pain relief. It cant be mixed with alcohol so it's keeping me on the straight and narrow. i've not eaten chocolate at all this week and have been generally good with my food intake. Hopefully it will show on the scales.

Posy · 18-05-2021 7:55pm

There are some lovely mocktail recipes online too, to play about with! There is even a non alcoholic cocktail called 'cuddles on the beach.' :pac:

https://www.brit.co/summer-mocktails
https://lyres.eu/recipes/
https://mixthatdrink.com/cuddles-on-the-beach

But even just soda water and lime with loads of ice, without the vodka is a nice refreshing drink.
A fancy flavoured tonic water, with ice and a wedge of lemon, or a dash of blueberry/raspberry/peach syrup is also lovely, and nicer than just a bland glass of water!

tscul32 · 18-05-2021 8:28pm

I'm 4 weeks into WW and 7.8lbs down. MIL passed away last week so that messed up diet plans a bit but still managed half a lb for the week. Funeral is this Saturday so this weekend won't be good either so I'm trying to be super careful with food until then.
I definitely feel better though even with just the half stone gone (another 2.5st still to go) so have finally found my motivation.

Posy · 18-05-2021 8:36pm

Aw, I'm sorry to for your loss, tscul- and it feels strange saying that in this thread.

tscul32 · 18-05-2021 8:40pm

Posy wrote: »

Aw, I'm sorry to for your loss, tscul- and it feels strange saying that in this thread.

I know I shouldn't laugh but

:D

L'prof · 19-05-2021 5:47am

L'prof wrote: »

Month 1: -2.6lbs
Month 2: -2.8lbs
Week 9: -1.8lbs
Week 10: +2.8lbs
Week 11: -4.2lbs

The yo-yo diet continues. Not the worst week to be fair. More or less maintained from last week so I’m happy enough. Still on track overall by about 1lb. Would like a bit more breathing space than that again. I think my words of encouragement for others are also directed at myself to help spur me on

Month 1: -2.6lbs
Month 2: -2.8lbs
Week 9: -1.8lbs
Week 10: +2.8lbs
Week 11: -4.2lbs
Week 12: +0.4lbs

Jude13 · 19-05-2021 7:59am

Sorry for you loss Tscul32.

Up .2 from yesterday for some reason. I will weekly average it all.

TRS30 · 19-05-2021 9:03am

Sorry for your loss tscul32.

CheerLouth · 19-05-2021 2:10pm

Sorry for your loss Tscul32.

I was down half a pound this week, losing it very very slowly but then I haven't been sticking to the plan all the time. But I'm happy enough tipping away at it and getting small loses, while not beating myself up if I have an ice-cream with the kids over the weekend

I'm delighted with my running though, we are on week 3 of our C25K and I just managed to run just over 4k in 26 minutes

Not breaking any records but I'm enjoying it very much

Cork Lass · 19-05-2021 5:06pm

Sorry for your loss Tscul32.

we were gifted a Skelligs Chocolates hamper today - delicious, but the last thing i need at the moment.

DvB · 19-05-2021 5:11pm

tscul32 wrote: »

I'm 4 weeks into WW and 7.8lbs down. MIL passed away last week so that messed up diet plans a bit but still managed half a lb for the week. Funeral is this Saturday so this weekend won't be good either so I'm trying to be super careful with food until then.
I definitely feel better though even with just the half stone gone (another 2.5st still to go) so have finally found my motivation.

Sorry for your loss tscul. Wouldnt be worrying about the weekend TBH, let that take care of itself & take stock next week, somethings are more important at the end of the day.

Take care.

19-05-2021 6:52pm

Sorry for your loss tscul32.

tscul32 · 19-05-2021 10:53pm

Thanks guys, you're all very kind. OH has a plan to cook a big bbq for the immediate family (combo of vaccinated and well tested) if the weather is good on Saturday. I'll try my best, but his cheesy bacon potatoes on the bbq are very hard to resist.
Well done on all the losses.

Jude13 · 20-05-2021 5:39am

I had a pint and a double bacon cheese burger (no bun) yesterday evening. Im not even embarrassed!

I will train my little legs off at the weekend.

TRS30 · 20-05-2021 9:00am

Jude13 wrote: »

I had a pint and a double bacon cheese burger (no bun) yesterday evening. Im not even embarrassed!

I will train my little legs off at the weekend.

That's the attitude. Train so you can enjoy yourself.

DvB · 20-05-2021 9:13am

Jude13 wrote: »

I had a pint and a double bacon cheese burger (no bun) yesterday evening. Im not even embarrassed!

I will train my little legs off at the weekend.

I admire the willpower, I really do.....but...

The old mantra still applies, 'you cant outrun a bad diet'... this is not a pop at you btw jude, this is something that I've definitely seen especially now I'm in my (late)40's... no amount of exercise will make up for a poor spell of eating/drinking. I always find that the exercise is great for getting the headspace right so you can garner the willpower to eat properly with it... you know this yourself, the exercise by itself can only take you so far... but the flip side is, you have to be able to enjoy yourself of an occasion also, just dont go the full dog on it & give yourself a mountain to climb rather than a speedbump.

Burger sounded delish btw!

Jude13 · 20-05-2021 10:30am

I know that well pal, its all cals in vrs cals out. I am just trying to be easy on myself. I meet the OH and wee one yesterday as the client cried off. I had managed my macros for a few pints and only had one.

Sadly the client wants to meet today in two hours for beers. Not that sad really, just sad for my diet.

DvB · 20-05-2021 10:48am

Jude13 wrote: »

I know that well pal, its all cals in vrs cals out. I am just trying to be easy on myself. I meet the OH and wee one yesterday as the client cried off. I had managed my macros for a few pints and only had one.

Sadly the client wants to meet today in two hours for beers. Not that sad really, just sad for my diet.

For all my talk, as soon as indoor hospitality opens I'll be straight to the the local pub for a few creamy pints of guinness and a sloppy joe burger with sweet potato fries... so trust me I appreciate the dilemma, & diet or no diet after all this covid crap I'll be making sure to treat myself & the family for a bit (will be trying to not do the dog on it mind;))

Enjoy the pints!

Jude13 · 23-05-2021 5:31am

Well not looking forward to the weigh in on Tuesday. Pints Thursday night and takeaway. Friday we had pals over with the wee ones and had a BBQ and more pints. Went to the gym yesterday morning and then ran 8km last night which only made me feel better about myself, the scales wont lie.

Anywho, I'll be better for weekdays.

DvB · 23-05-2021 11:06am

Had a zoom music bingo charity thing last night, hosted by gifting Garvan Rigby from Christmas FM and drank.6 beers and ate all the snacks... not good on the calories or cholesterol fronts at all... reckon it'll be a whopper session on the exercise bike today to try and offset some of the damage.

L'prof · 23-05-2021 11:32am

We must all be living in the Borg. Bad weeks all round. Killer hangover today after monster session last night. All I can think about right now is a Chinese tonight

tscul32 · 23-05-2021 11:39am

I just had bourbon biscuit chocolate cheesecake for breakfast after a load of bbq yesterday. Weigh in tomorrow morning....

Jude13 · 23-05-2021 12:05pm

We have a winner ' bourbon biscuit chocolate cheesecake for breakfast' that made me really laugh out loud.

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

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