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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hello all, welcome to part three of the communal weight loss thread. Feel free to join in at anytime with chat, advice, support and positive vibes to inspire and motivate all those trying to lose the weight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If anyone wants a diet regime or just personal weight loss/training advice, feel free to PM me. Level 3 personal trainer so happy to help in any way

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If anyone wants a diet regime or just personal weight loss/training advice, feel free to PM me. Level 3 personal trainer so happy to help in any way "

That's very nice of you. Appreciate the reach out x

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

Planning on starting my weight loss spreadsheet and getting crazy lean again after this weekend

I’ve been slacking recently

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If anyone wants a diet regime or just personal weight loss/training advice, feel free to PM me. Level 3 personal trainer so happy to help in any way "

How did I not know this??? X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Celebrating the fact I’ve lost 2.5 kg in a week since being on new meds and 7 kg over all. Just got a hell of a lot more to go!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"If anyone wants a diet regime or just personal weight loss/training advice, feel free to PM me. Level 3 personal trainer so happy to help in any way

How did I not know this??? X"

Thinking I might start getting fit now

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By *ewrocksWoman
over a year ago

button moon

Back to work tonight after 10 days off, so should start edging in the right direction again.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Celebrating the fact I’ve lost 2.5 kg in a week since being on new meds and 7 kg over all. Just got a hell of a lot more to go! "

Well done you!

Every journey starts with small steps. You'll be taking strides before you know it. I'm here for the long haul as I have to lose half my body weight to be securely in the health weight category

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Back to work tonight after 10 days off, so should start edging in the right direction again. "

I've got 11 days off so who knows what direction that free time will take.

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By *ewrocksWoman
over a year ago

button moon


"Back to work tonight after 10 days off, so should start edging in the right direction again.

I've got 11 days off so who knows what direction that free time will take. "

Mine involved too many naps

Work is pretty physical, do about 20k steps a night, and lots of lifting 10-16kg boxes. Nights should make it easy to avoid Xmas food too.

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By *urvySub87Woman
over a year ago

Near Wellingborough

I work in a kitchen 2 nights a week, really difficult to stay on track there. None of the food is healthy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Celebrating the fact I’ve lost 2.5 kg in a week since being on new meds and 7 kg over all. Just got a hell of a lot more to go!

Well done you!

Every journey starts with small steps. You'll be taking strides before you know it. I'm here for the long haul as I have to lose half my body weight to be securely in the health weight category "

Trust me I have a long long long way to go! I need to get my BMI down for ivf. BMI Is ridiculous anyway x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I work in a kitchen 2 nights a week, really difficult to stay on track there. None of the food is healthy"

I have a similar situation at work especially with packable sweets. Need to avoid certain areas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have managed to get to cross fit every day so far this week so super pleased !

I did an another Olympic lifting class today and feel like it’s coming together !

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

Porridge again this morning, that’s two times this week, I’m going to buy some to take to work. Instead of eating both chicken legs tonight, I’m going to take one into work tomorrow for lunch.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham


"Porridge again this morning, that’s two times this week, I’m going to buy some to take to work. Instead of eating both chicken legs tonight, I’m going to take one into work tomorrow for lunch. "

Have you looked at some overnight recipes online?

I found I hated cooking oats and eating them hot, but letting them soak overnight and mixing in some PB made them much more enjoyable for me

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield


"Porridge again this morning, that’s two times this week, I’m going to buy some to take to work. Instead of eating both chicken legs tonight, I’m going to take one into work tomorrow for lunch.

Have you looked at some overnight recipes online?

I found I hated cooking oats and eating them hot, but letting them soak overnight and mixing in some PB made them much more enjoyable for me "

I haven’t, but then I love hot porridge, especially in the winter. I might take a look though, thank you.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have managed to get to cross fit every day so far this week so super pleased !

I did an another Olympic lifting class today and feel like it’s coming together ! "

Very impressive

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Porridge again this morning, that’s two times this week, I’m going to buy some to take to work. Instead of eating both chicken legs tonight, I’m going to take one into work tomorrow for lunch. "

Sounds like a plan

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Just checking in. Finished at the gym and I won the finisher haha

Total loss so far 2.5 Stone

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Porridge again this morning, that’s two times this week, I’m going to buy some to take to work. Instead of eating both chicken legs tonight, I’m going to take one into work tomorrow for lunch.

Have you looked at some overnight recipes online?

I found I hated cooking oats and eating them hot, but letting them soak overnight and mixing in some PB made them much more enjoyable for me "

Views on baked oat recipes?! I feel like they're a slimming world hangover but now it's getting colder I quite fancy trying them. Trouble is a lot of them are chocolate or 'treat' food based and I am trying to get my snacking under control. Not sure that would help?!

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By *urvyBi-84Man
over a year ago

Lancs

I’ve been doing some walking, I’ve reduced my portion sizes and swapped some of the crisps and sweets for salad snacks, like cherry tomatos and raw cauliflower

Small steps but I do feel better even just doing this.

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By *idsCouple1Couple
over a year ago

Tamworth

Since April I’m 40lbs down

Had taken up running again at the start of

last month but I’ve torn the ligament in my knee - just as I managed to run a 5k with ease! luckily it’s a partial tear so I’m hoping not too long out of the running game.

I’d love some ideas of alternative exercise. I’ve tried walking and it bores me even with my music on!

Keep pushing everyone! Great job

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Since April I’m 40lbs down

Had taken up running again at the start of

last month but I’ve torn the ligament in my knee - just as I managed to run a 5k with ease! luckily it’s a partial tear so I’m hoping not too long out of the running game.

I’d love some ideas of alternative exercise. I’ve tried walking and it bores me even with my music on!

Keep pushing everyone! Great job "

Swimming can be a good re hab exercise just make sure you clear it with your Dr. I have torn my ACL in my right knee and was told stability exercises were good to build up the muscles around the knee and stabalise it. 360 lunges are good. With ligaments it's important to keep them moving really to encourage blood flow and healing (that might be tendons thinking about it, check with your dr , I'm sure someone will correct me on here though )

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I’ve been doing some walking, I’ve reduced my portion sizes and swapped some of the crisps and sweets for salad snacks, like cherry tomatos and raw cauliflower

Small steps but I do feel better even just doing this."

That's a great start. I have found eliminating snacks, even 'healthy' ones to be not as hard as I thought and very good in terms of results. 19lb down in the last 5 weeks so far.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham


"Porridge again this morning, that’s two times this week, I’m going to buy some to take to work. Instead of eating both chicken legs tonight, I’m going to take one into work tomorrow for lunch.

Have you looked at some overnight recipes online?

I found I hated cooking oats and eating them hot, but letting them soak overnight and mixing in some PB made them much more enjoyable for me

Views on baked oat recipes?! I feel like they're a slimming world hangover but now it's getting colder I quite fancy trying them. Trouble is a lot of them are chocolate or 'treat' food based and I am trying to get my snacking under control. Not sure that would help?! "

I’ll have to look it up and go with Berries and dark chocolate to make it a little healthier

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Baked oats are grim. Yukkkk

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham


"Since April I’m 40lbs down

Had taken up running again at the start of

last month but I’ve torn the ligament in my knee - just as I managed to run a 5k with ease! luckily it’s a partial tear so I’m hoping not too long out of the running game.

I’d love some ideas of alternative exercise. I’ve tried walking and it bores me even with my music on!

Keep pushing everyone! Great job

Swimming can be a good re hab exercise just make sure you clear it with your Dr. I have torn my ACL in my right knee and was told stability exercises were good to build up the muscles around the knee and stabalise it. 360 lunges are good. With ligaments it's important to keep them moving really to encourage blood flow and healing (that might be tendons thinking about it, check with your dr , I'm sure someone will correct me on here though ) "

Tendons = muscle to bone

Ligaments = bone to bone

Generally doctors will just say one, they don’t care which because treatment tends to be the same from them. Rest, Ice and nsaids

Typically it’s more likely to be a tendon, but you can’t rule out ligaments in the knee like the acl or mcl. Although they would normally require surgery to fix.

In short, normal doctors are shit for sports injuries. See a physio

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"Porridge again this morning, that’s two times this week, I’m going to buy some to take to work. Instead of eating both chicken legs tonight, I’m going to take one into work tomorrow for lunch. "

I make overnight oats, and make enough for several days. Make a carrot cake one, so has grated carrots and spices and it's really quite nice. And fills me up all morning.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Just checking in. Finished at the gym and I won the finisher haha

Total loss so far 2.5 Stone "

Well done you x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’ve been doing some walking, I’ve reduced my portion sizes and swapped some of the crisps and sweets for salad snacks, like cherry tomatos and raw cauliflower

Small steps but I do feel better even just doing this."

Small steps yet positive ones, more so if you can feel the benefit. During the first lockdown I was eating well and feeling great. All the crap I consume tends to consume me with a sluggish lack of energy.

Youre doing great

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Porridge again this morning, that’s two times this week, I’m going to buy some to take to work. Instead of eating both chicken legs tonight, I’m going to take one into work tomorrow for lunch.

I make overnight oats, and make enough for several days. Make a carrot cake one, so has grated carrots and spices and it's really quite nice. And fills me up all morning. "

Hmmmmmm, I'm intrigued

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If anyone wants a diet regime or just personal weight loss/training advice, feel free to PM me. Level 3 personal trainer so happy to help in any way "

Aha, that was the perfect plug, I respect your hussle. What a businessman

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Since April I’m 40lbs down

Had taken up running again at the start of

last month but I’ve torn the ligament in my knee - just as I managed to run a 5k with ease! luckily it’s a partial tear so I’m hoping not too long out of the running game.

I’d love some ideas of alternative exercise. I’ve tried walking and it bores me even with my music on!

Keep pushing everyone! Great job "

Sorry to here about your knee, wishing it a speedy recovery x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If anyone wants a diet regime or just personal weight loss/training advice, feel free to PM me. Level 3 personal trainer so happy to help in any way

Aha, that was the perfect plug, I respect your hussle. What a businessman "

Speaking of perfect plugs.....

Holy crap! That's a nice grey tracky bottom photo.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Since April I’m 40lbs down

Had taken up running again at the start of

last month but I’ve torn the ligament in my knee - just as I managed to run a 5k with ease! luckily it’s a partial tear so I’m hoping not too long out of the running game.

I’d love some ideas of alternative exercise. I’ve tried walking and it bores me even with my music on!

Keep pushing everyone! Great job

Swimming can be a good re hab exercise just make sure you clear it with your Dr. I have torn my ACL in my right knee and was told stability exercises were good to build up the muscles around the knee and stabalise it. 360 lunges are good. With ligaments it's important to keep them moving really to encourage blood flow and healing (that might be tendons thinking about it, check with your dr , I'm sure someone will correct me on here though )

Tendons = muscle to bone

Ligaments = bone to bone

Generally doctors will just say one, they don’t care which because treatment tends to be the same from them. Rest, Ice and nsaids

Typically it’s more likely to be a tendon, but you can’t rule out ligaments in the knee like the acl or mcl. Although they would normally require surgery to fix.

In short, normal doctors are shit for sports injuries. See a physio "

Mine is definitely the ACL but was never fixed as I wasn't very sporty and the recovery was horrendous from the surgery. Had to have an op to diagnose the tear in the acl though.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

1lb down today! Just 1lb needed to hit 2 and a half stone x

Have a wedding today which I was worried about but going to try saving all my calories for the meal and I am driving so u don't drink a lot of calories. I only drink diet when I'm out as opposed to gin and full fat lemonade!

Also have a stressful few days ahead so lots of planning and mindful eating. Might actually start reading the chimp paradox to take my mind off things and focus my mind on what I need to be doing.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"1lb down today! Just 1lb needed to hit 2 and a half stone x

Have a wedding today which I was worried about but going to try saving all my calories for the meal and I am driving so u don't drink a lot of calories. I only drink diet when I'm out as opposed to gin and full fat lemonade!

Also have a stressful few days ahead so lots of planning and mindful eating. Might actually start reading the chimp paradox to take my mind off things and focus my mind on what I need to be doing. "

Congrats on the loss!! If there is dancing at the wedding that counts as exercise as does other activities linked to weddings ;-p

As

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"1lb down today! Just 1lb needed to hit 2 and a half stone x

Have a wedding today which I was worried about but going to try saving all my calories for the meal and I am driving so u don't drink a lot of calories. I only drink diet when I'm out as opposed to gin and full fat lemonade!

Also have a stressful few days ahead so lots of planning and mindful eating. Might actually start reading the chimp paradox to take my mind off things and focus my mind on what I need to be doing.

Congrats on the loss!! If there is dancing at the wedding that counts as exercise as does other activities linked to weddings ;-p

As "

Haha good point!

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

I want to lose at least 2 stone. I know I can and I will x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I want to lose at least 2 stone. I know I can and I will x"

That's the attitude! We're all rooting for you!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If anyone wants a diet regime or just personal weight loss/training advice, feel free to PM me. Level 3 personal trainer so happy to help in any way

Aha, that was the perfect plug, I respect your hussle. What a businessman "

Hardly, if I'm not getting paid for it.

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By *rincess PhoenixWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

I've lost 31lbs it's taken a year but I haven't really made any effort! I got a new job that is more active and I sometimes forget to eat (which is not good!) I have 33lbs left to lose to hit the healthy weight range.

Sex is a great exercise right?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I want to lose at least 2 stone. I know I can and I will x"

That's the attitude! We're all rooting for you!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've lost 31lbs it's taken a year but I haven't really made any effort! I got a new job that is more active and I sometimes forget to eat (which is not good!) I have 33lbs left to lose to hit the healthy weight range.

Sex is a great exercise right?"

Well done you and yes, it very good exercise and wholeheartedly recommended by the contributors of this thread

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If anyone wants a diet regime or just personal weight loss/training advice, feel free to PM me. Level 3 personal trainer so happy to help in any way

Aha, that was the perfect plug, I respect your hussle. What a businessman

Hardly, if I'm not getting paid for it. "

The offer is very much appreciated x

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By *layPrincessDaddyBearCouple
over a year ago

Bracknell

So I’m back on here he Keto diet, I know it works but i really struggle with the concept…. The more you eat the more weight you lose… I’ve never had a good relationship with food, and usually go with out food for days at a time, not healthy I know… and the more I eat the more weight I lose. Just need to get out of the mind set that eating is not a bad thing and I put weight on by not eating enough… anyone else struggle with this ? Xxx

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By *urvySub87Woman
over a year ago

Near Wellingborough

I've got a Dr's appointment on Tuesday, need to drop as much weight as I can before then so that my bmi is comfortably under 30 I just can't get into the diet mind frame. I really want to be skinny...I just really want to eat Ben and Jerry's too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If anyone wants a diet regime or just personal weight loss/training advice, feel free to PM me. Level 3 personal trainer so happy to help in any way

Aha, that was the perfect plug, I respect your hussle. What a businessman

Hardly, if I'm not getting paid for it. "

Oh, okay. Replace businessman with (lovelyman)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"So I’m back on here he Keto diet, I know it works but i really struggle with the concept…. The more you eat the more weight you lose… I’ve never had a good relationship with food, and usually go with out food for days at a time, not healthy I know… and the more I eat the more weight I lose. Just need to get out of the mind set that eating is not a bad thing and I put weight on by not eating enough… anyone else struggle with this ? Xxx"

My eating habits are the route of my problems. I never eat proper meals and then grab a crappy snack to eat because I feel I should eat something. When I do have nice, good food I enjoy it but I just like like a irresponsible teenager and don't take the time out to prepare beforehand.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

1lb in today but I'm confident it's lack of sleep and not drinking enough yesterday.

Back on it today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Soz for being a downer...

Couldn't take a new job due to lack of mobility to get there, and unable to pay for £120 a month for transportation.....

Last two weeks I've worked out once, can't find the will to motivate and always tired ffs!

Any advice to keep going very much appreciated... Thank you!

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham


"Soz for being a downer...

Couldn't take a new job due to lack of mobility to get there, and unable to pay for £120 a month for transportation.....

Last two weeks I've worked out once, can't find the will to motivate and always tired ffs!

Any advice to keep going very much appreciated... Thank you!"

Don’t be too hard on yourself and remember that weight loss is 90% diet. You can absolutely do amazing without going crazy in the gym, and at times like these where you get bad news and life kicks you a little it’s entirely ok to take a breather.

Your more than a number on a bathroom scale.

You got this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Soz for being a downer...

Couldn't take a new job due to lack of mobility to get there, and unable to pay for £120 a month for transportation.....

Last two weeks I've worked out once, can't find the will to motivate and always tired ffs!

Any advice to keep going very much appreciated... Thank you!

Don’t be too hard on yourself and remember that weight loss is 90% diet. You can absolutely do amazing without going crazy in the gym, and at times like these where you get bad news and life kicks you a little it’s entirely ok to take a breather.

Your more than a number on a bathroom scale.

You got this. "

Appreciated thanks lovely x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"1lb in today but I'm confident it's lack of sleep and not drinking enough yesterday.

Back on it today. "

Nice dress in your photo BTW x

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By *RSTCouple
over a year ago

S. Northants

After reaching my heaviest over the last year (thanks to a mixture of Lockdowns and PTSD). Have dropped a stone this month but now at those demoralising plateaus.

Must resist a blow out!

DR. X

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By *aui.Man
over a year ago

around here

Hey, I’m on a diet. Can I join your club?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hey, I’m on a diet. Can I join your club? "

Yep, it's open to everyone

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"After reaching my heaviest over the last year (thanks to a mixture of Lockdowns and PTSD). Have dropped a stone this month but now at those demoralising plateaus.

Must resist a blow out!

DR. X"

I know that feeling lol. Congrats on your loss and keep it going!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I've lost the yard of pace this week. Trying to be chipper when I'm feeling rough and covering everyone else who off sick has put me in a pissy mood. If hit the junk and find it too easy to make excuses. Next week it's half term so I'll have plenty of time to make a plan. As the saying goes.....

If you fail to plan you plan to fail

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

I have found glorious ways to cheat and not take the fun out of the losing weight process…. So maybe it’s just as helpful to give examples of things you can find in shops that maybe people were not so aware of….

For example… I like a burger!!!! I’ll admit it!!!! So are you aware that sainsburys do luxury skinny quarter pound burgers that only contain 2.5g of fat for a pair!!!!

I know!!!

2 of them, low fat chips (3g of fat per portion) and a half tin of low salt low sugar baked beans…..

It’s my Friday night delight!!!!!

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham


"I have found glorious ways to cheat and not take the fun out of the losing weight process…. So maybe it’s just as helpful to give examples of things you can find in shops that maybe people were not so aware of….

For example… I like a burger!!!! I’ll admit it!!!! So are you aware that sainsburys do luxury skinny quarter pound burgers that only contain 2.5g of fat for a pair!!!!

I know!!!

2 of them, low fat chips (3g of fat per portion) and a half tin of low salt low sugar baked beans…..

It’s my Friday night delight!!!!!

"

Aldi actually do burger made from 5% mince that are basically just protein.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"I have found glorious ways to cheat and not take the fun out of the losing weight process…. So maybe it’s just as helpful to give examples of things you can find in shops that maybe people were not so aware of….

For example… I like a burger!!!! I’ll admit it!!!! So are you aware that sainsburys do luxury skinny quarter pound burgers that only contain 2.5g of fat for a pair!!!!

I know!!!

2 of them, low fat chips (3g of fat per portion) and a half tin of low salt low sugar baked beans…..

It’s my Friday night delight!!!!!

Aldi actually do burger made from 5% mince that are basically just protein. "

I’ve had low fat burgers that tasted awful and fell apart on the old George Foreman grill… but these ones are absolutely superb!!!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"1lb in today but I'm confident it's lack of sleep and not drinking enough yesterday.

Back on it today.

Nice dress in your photo BTW x"

Thank you. A size 18 when I was wearing a size 24 at the start of the year

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I have found glorious ways to cheat and not take the fun out of the losing weight process…. So maybe it’s just as helpful to give examples of things you can find in shops that maybe people were not so aware of….

For example… I like a burger!!!! I’ll admit it!!!! So are you aware that sainsburys do luxury skinny quarter pound burgers that only contain 2.5g of fat for a pair!!!!

I know!!!

2 of them, low fat chips (3g of fat per portion) and a half tin of low salt low sugar baked beans…..

It’s my Friday night delight!!!!!

Aldi actually do burger made from 5% mince that are basically just protein. "

Oh these are good tips!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have found glorious ways to cheat and not take the fun out of the losing weight process…. So maybe it’s just as helpful to give examples of things you can find in shops that maybe people were not so aware of….

For example… I like a burger!!!! I’ll admit it!!!! So are you aware that sainsburys do luxury skinny quarter pound burgers that only contain 2.5g of fat for a pair!!!!

I know!!!

2 of them, low fat chips (3g of fat per portion) and a half tin of low salt low sugar baked beans…..

It’s my Friday night delight!!!!!

"

Cool, well be around at 8 ;-p

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"1lb in today but I'm confident it's lack of sleep and not drinking enough yesterday.

Back on it today.

Nice dress in your photo BTW x

Thank you. A size 18 when I was wearing a size 24 at the start of the year "

Looking saucy ;-p

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By *RSTCouple
over a year ago

S. Northants


"I have found glorious ways to cheat and not take the fun out of the losing weight process…. So maybe it’s just as helpful to give examples of things you can find in shops that maybe people were not so aware of….

For example… I like a burger!!!! I’ll admit it!!!! So are you aware that sainsburys do luxury skinny quarter pound burgers that only contain 2.5g of fat for a pair!!!!

I know!!!

2 of them, low fat chips (3g of fat per portion) and a half tin of low salt low sugar baked beans…..

It’s my Friday night delight!!!!!

Aldi actually do burger made from 5% mince that are basically just protein.

I’ve had low fat burgers that tasted awful and fell apart on the old George Foreman grill… but these ones are absolutely superb!!!! "

I make my own from 5% mince. One of the key parts of my dieting is cutting out preprocessed foods, its not difficult to prep most things at home. Burgers have been one of my big successes. The family refer to them as my "famous" burgers, and there is barely any fat in them.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

2lb on again today ffs. Just when it starts going down it bounces up again.

Total focus today and plenty of water.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeahhhh I've found the thread I'd started a new thread cus i couldn't see this one, will ask for it to be deleted or whatever

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had a workout today with free weights

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am excited to say that since saying i was really struggling to lose weight since the begining of the year and despite losing weight i had then put it on again.

However i have now lost 10 1bs and i am sooooo pleased

I celebrated by eating cake

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Yeahhhh I've found the thread I'd started a new thread cus i couldn't see this one, will ask for it to be deleted or whatever "

The more theads the merrier.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I am excited to say that since saying i was really struggling to lose weight since the begining of the year and despite losing weight i had then put it on again.

However i have now lost 10 1bs and i am sooooo pleased

I celebrated by eating cake

"

Lol, hey we're here to cut down not cut out. What joy is there in life without a few sinful pleasures?!!!

Well done on your loss

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've had a workout today with free weights "

Very nice. Keep up the good work

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"2lb on again today ffs. Just when it starts going down it bounces up again.

Total focus today and plenty of water. "

I'm still in bed!!!!

Gonna go shoos tomorrow or Monday and get in some good food.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have found glorious ways to cheat and not take the fun out of the losing weight process…. So maybe it’s just as helpful to give examples of things you can find in shops that maybe people were not so aware of….

For example… I like a burger!!!! I’ll admit it!!!! So are you aware that sainsburys do luxury skinny quarter pound burgers that only contain 2.5g of fat for a pair!!!!

I know!!!

2 of them, low fat chips (3g of fat per portion) and a half tin of low salt low sugar baked beans…..

It’s my Friday night delight!!!!!

Aldi actually do burger made from 5% mince that are basically just protein.

I’ve had low fat burgers that tasted awful and fell apart on the old George Foreman grill… but these ones are absolutely superb!!!!

I make my own from 5% mince. One of the key parts of my dieting is cutting out preprocessed foods, its not difficult to prep most things at home. Burgers have been one of my big successes. The family refer to them as my "famous" burgers, and there is barely any fat in them. "

Mmmmmm sounds tasty!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I am excited to say that since saying i was really struggling to lose weight since the begining of the year and despite losing weight i had then put it on again.

However i have now lost 10 1bs and i am sooooo pleased

I celebrated by eating cake

Lol, hey we're here to cut down not cut out. What joy is there in life without a few sinful pleasures?!!!

Well done on your loss

"

Thank you xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Busy weekend at work and catching up on sleep. Pure bliss. Its the Halloween hedonistic half term for me so having to manage being good whilst being very bad. Went out for a Sunday roast yesterday, left the mash and didn't have anything else but the big meal with a long island ice tea (diet ).

Last week was a bit of a shambles, feeling rough and trying to soldier on.

How's you lot doing?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lost a stone this year, but have hit a limit which I can't seem to lower...

My BMI ideal weight is at least another 2 stones down

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Lost a stone this year, but have hit a limit which I can't seem to lower...

My BMI ideal weight is at least another 2 stones down "

If you read through the thread there are a couple of guys on here that are PTs and have better advice than I could give.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Lost a stone this year, but have hit a limit which I can't seem to lower...

My BMI ideal weight is at least another 2 stones down

If you read through the thread there are a couple of guys on here that are PTs and have better advice than I could give. "

Well, I did hire a young PT two year ago... He expected too much from my elderly self, I nearly fainted with reps every other minute

I have done cardio check ups with NHS since then, but that seems fine.

So I'm thinking I tried to do too much exercise, without gradually increasing it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well I’m lucky enough to have got close to the top end of my BMI recommendation - the diet and exercise regime has sort of worked. Now need someone to massage the abs back into shape lol x

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

The last 20 odd years I have always been a bit stocky.I always eat the wrong things at the wrong times so I must try harder.I am thinking of getting back to the gym as it’s been a couple of years since I last went. I have been reading about something called 12 3 30 it’s a walking on a treadmill work out 12 on the incline 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes.Some lady in tik tok claims to have lost 30 pounds in a year.Any one heard of this work out is it any good.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Well I’m lucky enough to have got close to the top end of my BMI recommendation - the diet and exercise regime has sort of worked. Now need someone to massage the abs back into shape lol x"

Well done you!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The last 20 odd years I have always been a bit stocky.I always eat the wrong things at the wrong times so I must try harder.I am thinking of getting back to the gym as it’s been a couple of years since I last went. I have been reading about something called 12 3 30 it’s a walking on a treadmill work out 12 on the incline 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes.Some lady in tik tok claims to have lost 30 pounds in a year.Any one heard of this work out is it any good."

I've not heard of it but I'm very ignorant of tic tok and you tubers.

I'm more "Mad Lizzy".

I guess whatever you enjoy and get a buzz from will work better than a "dreaded" activity.

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton


"The last 20 odd years I have always been a bit stocky.I always eat the wrong things at the wrong times so I must try harder.I am thinking of getting back to the gym as it’s been a couple of years since I last went. I have been reading about something called 12 3 30 it’s a walking on a treadmill work out 12 on the incline 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes.Some lady in tik tok claims to have lost 30 pounds in a year.Any one heard of this work out is it any good.

I've not heard of it but I'm very ignorant of tic tok and you tubers.

I'm more "Mad Lizzy".

I guess whatever you enjoy and get a buzz from will work better than a "dreaded" activity."
. I figured walking is a good way to start as it’s fairly low impact on the knees and easy to do but 12 on the incline will be tough

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The last 20 odd years I have always been a bit stocky.I always eat the wrong things at the wrong times so I must try harder.I am thinking of getting back to the gym as it’s been a couple of years since I last went. I have been reading about something called 12 3 30 it’s a walking on a treadmill work out 12 on the incline 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes.Some lady in tik tok claims to have lost 30 pounds in a year.Any one heard of this work out is it any good.

I've not heard of it but I'm very ignorant of tic tok and you tubers.

I'm more "Mad Lizzy".

I guess whatever you enjoy and get a buzz from will work better than a "dreaded" activity.. I figured walking is a good way to start as it’s fairly low impact on the knees and easy to do but 12 on the incline will be tough "

Walking sounds good, I've got a hilly park near me so I might do a few rounds there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone have any tips - i have been on my weight loss for a few months.

I find i yo-yo up and down on my weight. I have reduced my cals and excerise more but weight will go up?

Any ideas?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Anyone have any tips - i have been on my weight loss for a few months.

I find i yo-yo up and down on my weight. I have reduced my cals and excerise more but weight will go up?

Any ideas?"

Are you drinking enough, sleeping enough etc. This can have an impact.

Are you tracking calories?

Weightoss will not be linear as your body adjusts to things. Look at the bigger picture from where you started.

Take pictures to compare yourself against.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

235lb this morning. But of a hectic weekend but not awful food wise. Back on track this morning.

Got a few nights out this week but I know I can plan around them to make sure they don't impact my weightloss too much.

Still panicking about my cruise though. I do have an issue with food that is just readily available!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone have any tips - i have been on my weight loss for a few months.

I find i yo-yo up and down on my weight. I have reduced my cals and excerise more but weight will go up?

Any ideas?

Are you drinking enough, sleeping enough etc. This can have an impact.

Are you tracking calories?

Weightoss will not be linear as your body adjusts to things. Look at the bigger picture from where you started.

Take pictures to compare yourself against. "

Hiya.

Yeah i track them on a app on my phone to make sure.i dont go over.

I get good sleep at least 8 hours a night.

Only thing i would say is i do stuggle to drink water during the day.

I will need to look at that cause some days ill not drink much at all

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"235lb this morning. But of a hectic weekend but not awful food wise. Back on track this morning.

Got a few nights out this week but I know I can plan around them to make sure they don't impact my weightloss too much.

Still panicking about my cruise though. I do have an issue with food that is just readily available! "

I was on the lighter life programme and went on an all inclusive holiday. Luckily I didn't drink at the time but gave myself that week off. I had worked so hard so tended to stick to meat/fish and fruit/veg with a few diversions into carbs.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Anyone have any tips - i have been on my weight loss for a few months.

I find i yo-yo up and down on my weight. I have reduced my cals and excerise more but weight will go up?

Any ideas?

Are you drinking enough, sleeping enough etc. This can have an impact.

Are you tracking calories?

Weightoss will not be linear as your body adjusts to things. Look at the bigger picture from where you started.

Take pictures to compare yourself against.

Hiya.

Yeah i track them on a app on my phone to make sure.i dont go over.

I get good sleep at least 8 hours a night.

Only thing i would say is i do stuggle to drink water during the day.

I will need to look at that cause some days ill not drink much at all"

I'm terrible at drinking water. When I'm back at work I might set an alarm to go drink a glass full.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Anyone have any tips - i have been on my weight loss for a few months.

I find i yo-yo up and down on my weight. I have reduced my cals and excerise more but weight will go up?

Any ideas?

Are you drinking enough, sleeping enough etc. This can have an impact.

Are you tracking calories?

Weightoss will not be linear as your body adjusts to things. Look at the bigger picture from where you started.

Take pictures to compare yourself against.

Hiya.

Yeah i track them on a app on my phone to make sure.i dont go over.

I get good sleep at least 8 hours a night.

Only thing i would say is i do stuggle to drink water during the day.

I will need to look at that cause some days ill not drink much at all

I'm terrible at drinking water. When I'm back at work I might set an alarm to go drink a glass full."

I have a huge 2 litre bottle that I fill with squash first thing in the morning and drink throughout the day. Sometimes I have to refill it.

As long as I drink all of that I know anything additional like coffee or pop etc is a bonus lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone have any tips - i have been on my weight loss for a few months.

I find i yo-yo up and down on my weight. I have reduced my cals and excerise more but weight will go up?

Any ideas?

Are you drinking enough, sleeping enough etc. This can have an impact.

Are you tracking calories?

Weightoss will not be linear as your body adjusts to things. Look at the bigger picture from where you started.

Take pictures to compare yourself against.

Hiya.

Yeah i track them on a app on my phone to make sure.i dont go over.

I get good sleep at least 8 hours a night.

Only thing i would say is i do stuggle to drink water during the day.

I will need to look at that cause some days ill not drink much at all

I'm terrible at drinking water. When I'm back at work I might set an alarm to go drink a glass full."

That might be an idea an alarm and.the big bottle idea.

Cause.i tend to.drink.coffee then nothing until i eat.

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By *urvySub87Woman
over a year ago

Near Wellingborough

Well I managed to lose 1.5lbs this week. Better than nothing. I'm thinking of going on the fast 800 diet for the next 2 weeks. I could do with dropping a stone as soon as I can before a Dr's appointment next month. Don't want him blaming my weight for my health problems. Anyone done the fast800 before? Could do with some low calorie meal ideas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well I managed to lose 1.5lbs this week. Better than nothing. I'm thinking of going on the fast 800 diet for the next 2 weeks. I could do with dropping a stone as soon as I can before a Dr's appointment next month. Don't want him blaming my weight for my health problems. Anyone done the fast800 before? Could do with some low calorie meal ideas"

What is this fast 800?

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By *urvySub87Woman
over a year ago

Near Wellingborough

Basically an 800 calories a day diet. You're supposed to try and do it as a low carb so you don't feel hungry on it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Basically an 800 calories a day diet. You're supposed to try and do it as a low carb so you don't feel hungry on it"

I am no where near that at the moment. My limit is 1900 at the moment

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Basically an 800 calories a day diet. You're supposed to try and do it as a low carb so you don't feel hungry on it"

I'm no expert and I am sure that someone will come along soon to advise better but I can't imagine being that low for any length of time would be considered healthy. I get that you want to lose it before a Dr's appointment but for me it seems like a dangerous road to go down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Basically an 800 calories a day diet. You're supposed to try and do it as a low carb so you don't feel hungry on it

I'm no expert and I am sure that someone will come along soon to advise better but I can't imagine being that low for any length of time would be considered healthy. I get that you want to lose it before a Dr's appointment but for me it seems like a dangerous road to go down. "

I would agree seems extreme. But if its on Dr orders for a short space of time i assume it safe for the time period given

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Basically an 800 calories a day diet. You're supposed to try and do it as a low carb so you don't feel hungry on it

I'm no expert and I am sure that someone will come along soon to advise better but I can't imagine being that low for any length of time would be considered healthy. I get that you want to lose it before a Dr's appointment but for me it seems like a dangerous road to go down.

I would agree seems extreme. But if its on Dr orders for a short space of time i assume it safe for the time period given"

Possibly but it wouldnt be soemthing I'd agree to easily. I'm on 1400 and it's a bloody struggle lol

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

1lb down today taking me back to my lowest so far! Think I'm due on so I'm sure that's going to fuck things up a bit. Just got to be prepared for it and make sure I resist snacking urges and drink plenty!

One of the 'benefits' of losing weight is getting my periods back lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Well done you. I have the implant so hopefully Aunty flo will keep her distance as and when lol.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Well done you. I have the implant so hopefully Aunty flo will keep her distance as and when lol. "

Yeah. I've got the kylena coil so hoped they would stay away but had one last month

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Well done you. I have the implant so hopefully Aunty flo will keep her distance as and when lol.

Yeah. I've got the kylena coil so hoped they would stay away but had one last month "

Damn!

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham


"Basically an 800 calories a day diet. You're supposed to try and do it as a low carb so you don't feel hungry on it"

800 is extremely low and I think doing it low carb would actually make it harder since all the high volume, low calorie food tends to be carb based.

I wouldn’t recommend it, especially if your doing it to “fool” your doctor. But I guess if it’s for a short period it won’t be too damaging, but then again on such a short period how much meaningful weight can you lose?

I’m all for promoting healthy, sustainable methods of weight loss and extremely low calorie fads don’t fit in there with me. Just be careful.

Your more than a number on your bathroom scale

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im another kilo down this week! Winning. Still a long way to go. Im having a worrying time though as I’m becoming a bit obsessive to the point the thought of taking too much of my meds (metformin) has crossed my mind. I know this is a safe space to share x

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham


"The last 20 odd years I have always been a bit stocky.I always eat the wrong things at the wrong times so I must try harder.I am thinking of getting back to the gym as it’s been a couple of years since I last went. I have been reading about something called 12 3 30 it’s a walking on a treadmill work out 12 on the incline 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes.Some lady in tik tok claims to have lost 30 pounds in a year.Any one heard of this work out is it any good."

Cardio is cardio, however you do it. It’s just getting your heart rate up and keeping it there for a set time.

The real question is what kinda cardio will you actually do?

If someone says swimming is the best cardio, that’s great, but if you hate swimming and never go, it’s the worst for you.

The best cardio is the one your willing to do.

For me, treadmill incline walking is great for a few reasons

It’s low impact

It’s indoors (no rain or cold days)

It’s easy to track and adjust intensity (I did 30 minutes at 12 last week, I’ll do 30 minutes at 13 this week)

And the biggest factor for me

It’s cardio I can do while doing other stuff. I press go on the treadmill and I txt my friends, browse Reddit, watch Netflix, play chess on my phone. It’s the easiest for me to kill an hour on.

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By *evil-AngelWoman
over a year ago

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I'm doing an exercise program at my local gym. It's a mixture of nutritional advice and attending classes. I'm not noticing any difference in the scales or in body shape but I definitely have more energy.

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By *rSshMan
over a year ago

Poundbury

Change of nutrition to whole foods, no processed poor quality food and it will fall off. Bad carbs are a big issue and we eat way too many of the bad ones without knowing it. So much sugar in our diets.

I love seeing the journey of weight loss as it takes so much discipline and mental strength and to see the end goal is amazing. Keep it up guys you will love the new you

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Im another kilo down this week! Winning. Still a long way to go. Im having a worrying time though as I’m becoming a bit obsessive to the point the thought of taking too much of my meds (metformin) has crossed my mind. I know this is a safe space to share x"

Congrats on your loss. O would suggest sticking to the recommend dose of prescribed meds. If this is a problem for you then seek medical help. We want you to be all kinds of healthy, mind, body and soul x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'm doing an exercise program at my local gym. It's a mixture of nutritional advice and attending classes. I'm not noticing any difference in the scales or in body shape but I definitely have more energy."

It will all come together soon enough. I'd take energy over numbers atm.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Basically an 800 calories a day diet. You're supposed to try and do it as a low carb so you don't feel hungry on it"

Lighter life is a vlcd, just under 800 cals a day but its sachets of their "nutritionally ballanced" fake food. I lost loads of weight on it and never felt hungry. Put it back on once I stopped as I didn't follow through with the psychology of eating. Just went back to bad habits. It's easy enough to lose a stone in a few weeks, the hard part is keeping it off.

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By *iercedlotsCouple
over a year ago

Stoke-on-Trent


"Porridge again this morning, that’s two times this week, I’m going to buy some to take to work. Instead of eating both chicken legs tonight, I’m going to take one into work tomorrow for lunch.

Have you looked at some overnight recipes online?

I found I hated cooking oats and eating them hot, but letting them soak overnight and mixing in some PB made them much more enjoyable for me

Views on baked oat recipes?! I feel like they're a slimming world hangover but now it's getting colder I quite fancy trying them. Trouble is a lot of them are chocolate or 'treat' food based and I am trying to get my snacking under control. Not sure that would help?! "

I've done the baked oats, I added a banana to mine, made it taste like a warm banana bread, so yummy

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Porridge again this morning, that’s two times this week, I’m going to buy some to take to work. Instead of eating both chicken legs tonight, I’m going to take one into work tomorrow for lunch.

Have you looked at some overnight recipes online?

I found I hated cooking oats and eating them hot, but letting them soak overnight and mixing in some PB made them much more enjoyable for me

Views on baked oat recipes?! I feel like they're a slimming world hangover but now it's getting colder I quite fancy trying them. Trouble is a lot of them are chocolate or 'treat' food based and I am trying to get my snacking under control. Not sure that would help?!

I've done the baked oats, I added a banana to mine, made it taste like a warm banana bread, so yummy"

Sounds nice x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Anyone got anything to report?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had put on 2 1b last few days but its back off again

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over a year ago


"I had put on 2 1b last few days but its back off again "

Yep, I know that. I've been a bit up and down then up again the past week. I need to refocus

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By *ewrocksWoman
over a year ago

button moon

Yesterday I got 2 hours sleep between night shifts, so ate waaaay too many carbs

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

2lb down since my last post! 2 stone 8lb since the start of the year and 1 stone 8lb in the last 6 weeks!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"2lb down since my last post! 2 stone 8lb since the start of the year and 1 stone 8lb in the last 6 weeks! "

Well done you!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Yesterday I got 2 hours sleep between night shifts, so ate waaaay too many carbs "

Yesterday I drank plenty of fluids. 3 pints of rum punch!!!! Had a duvet day too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yesterday I got 2 hours sleep between night shifts, so ate waaaay too many carbs "

Holy shit!!!

I'll never complain about lack of sleep again

Hope you are able to rest soon x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I dare not get on the scales as I've been all over the place with my bad habits.

Gonna chill for the next few days as I'm working nights at the weekend and it's Halloween then refocus on Monday. New month, new me, new load of big talk lol.

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

I need to hit the scales but honestly I’m enjoying living my best life

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over a year ago


"I dare not get on the scales as I've been all over the place with my bad habits.

Gonna chill for the next few days as I'm working nights at the weekend and it's Halloween then refocus on Monday. New month, new me, new load of big talk lol. "

Hahaha

The elusive Monday

If you start on a Friday it might work.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I dare not get on the scales as I've been all over the place with my bad habits.

Gonna chill for the next few days as I'm working nights at the weekend and it's Halloween then refocus on Monday. New month, new me, new load of big talk lol.

Hahaha

The elusive Monday

If you start on a Friday it might work. "

I work Friday night until 5 am then sleep most of Saturday, get up and go to work until 5am. It's doable but Halloween is my Christmas so I will be indulging in something pleasurable at some point.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I need to hit the scales but honestly I’m enjoying living my best life "

I need to shape up to enjoy my best life longer. Its pretty damn good at the moment so I'd like to keep on doing it.

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By *ewrocksWoman
over a year ago

button moon


"Yesterday I got 2 hours sleep between night shifts, so ate waaaay too many carbs

Holy shit!!!

I'll never complain about lack of sleep again

Hope you are able to rest soon x"

Thankyou, just had 7 hours today so feeling waaaaay better

Don't usually get so little but it's half term.x

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

2lb down today. Managed a trip to the cinema with nno snacks or tango iceblast! Go me

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over a year ago


"2lb down today. Managed a trip to the cinema with nno snacks or tango iceblast! Go me "

Well done you. im hiding from my scales atm but will be hitting it hard core from next week.

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By *urvyBi-84Man
over a year ago

Lancs

I have a couple of lbs off. Not much but it’s a start

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I have a couple of lbs off. Not much but it’s a start "

That's fab. Well done x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have a couple of lbs off. Not much but it’s a start "

Well done you!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've put a 1b on, it's probably due to the chocolate cheesecake slice i had yesterday !! It was delicious

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've put a 1b on, it's probably due to the chocolate cheesecake slice i had yesterday !! It was delicious "

Sounds it, yum!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

This week I've been on half term. I worked my fun job Tuesday night but apart from that I've just been lounging around trying to shake off my seasonal lurgies that as still lingering.

My plan was to get out and have some naughty fun but I'm just so lacking in energy and motivation. I need to get into food that is going to make me feel energetic rather than sluggish.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Gah! 2lb back on today! Always seem to go up at the end of the week/weekend!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Gah! 2lb back on today! Always seem to go up at the end of the week/weekend! "

Are you eating the same?

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By *heArrowsCouple
over a year ago

Hello everyone. Old returning member from part 1.

Since my last visit here I have put on 16 lb!! It was a wonderful holiday but I'm quietly beginning to regret it

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

A week of porridge for breakfast and no bread.

Yesterday I got into a pair of jeans for the first time in a long time!

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over a year ago


"Hello everyone. Old returning member from part 1.

Since my last visit here I have put on 16 lb!! It was a wonderful holiday but I'm quietly beginning to regret it"

Holiday eating is not the same as everyday eating, especially if it's all inclusive. I've not been focused the last few weeks and went back to where I started. I'm really focusing from Monday. New Month and "the count down to christmas"

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A week of porridge for breakfast and no bread.

Yesterday I got into a pair of jeans for the first time in a long time! "

Well done you. Must be such a great feeling to see the results of your efforts!

I have clothes stored all around my flat that I hope to get into. Boots are the things I miss the most, need to loose the hefty cankles.

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By *heArrowsCouple
over a year ago


"Hello everyone. Old returning member from part 1.

Since my last visit here I have put on 16 lb!! It was a wonderful holiday but I'm quietly beginning to regret it

Holiday eating is not the same as everyday eating, especially if it's all inclusive. I've not been focused the last few weeks and went back to where I started. I'm really focusing from Monday. New Month and "the count down to christmas" "

I'm back a week and holiday eating continued.

But I will refocus myself.

From Monday morning I will try to do my 30 min of exercise, and try to lose one meal.

I recently started a new job and in the spirit of being more organised I got up early and had breakfast. And then ended up having breakfast again at 10.30 then lunch and blah blah blah.

I need to lose at least one of them early meals. Maybe 2

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By *heArrowsCouple
over a year ago


"A week of porridge for breakfast and no bread.

Yesterday I got into a pair of jeans for the first time in a long time! "

Congrats

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield


"A week of porridge for breakfast and no bread.

Yesterday I got into a pair of jeans for the first time in a long time!

Well done you. Must be such a great feeling to see the results of your efforts!

I have clothes stored all around my flat that I hope to get into. Boots are the things I miss the most, need to loose the hefty cankles."

I have my fat clothes and my slim clothes!

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield


"A week of porridge for breakfast and no bread.

Yesterday I got into a pair of jeans for the first time in a long time!

Congrats "

Fanks

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hello everyone. Old returning member from part 1.

Since my last visit here I have put on 16 lb!! It was a wonderful holiday but I'm quietly beginning to regret it

Holiday eating is not the same as everyday eating, especially if it's all inclusive. I've not been focused the last few weeks and went back to where I started. I'm really focusing from Monday. New Month and "the count down to christmas"

I'm back a week and holiday eating continued.

But I will refocus myself.

From Monday morning I will try to do my 30 min of exercise, and try to lose one meal.

I recently started a new job and in the spirit of being more organised I got up early and had breakfast. And then ended up having breakfast again at 10.30 then lunch and blah blah blah.

I need to lose at least one of them early meals. Maybe 2"

I tend to skip breakfast as I'm up early and don't want to eat then. Often that backfires for me. I need to have a plan and stick to it. Work has been stressful and I've used that as an excuse to eat crap. I NEED more focus lol

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Gah! 2lb back on today! Always seem to go up at the end of the week/weekend!

Are you eating the same? "

I did have a couple of naughty things yesterday. Trying to plan my meals from dinner down as I always end up having too few calories in the evening

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

That makes sense. I need to do the same.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Anyone have any tips on "energy inducing foods" I'm trying to fight the fatigue

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Anyone have any tips on "energy inducing foods" I'm trying to fight the fatigue "

What is it that's making you feel fatigued? Are you drinking enough? Dehydration can make you feel lethargic.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Anyone have any tips on "energy inducing foods" I'm trying to fight the fatigue

What is it that's making you feel fatigued? Are you drinking enough? Dehydration can make you feel lethargic. "

I'm really bad at drinking water. My go to's are usually fizzys. I will be trying hard.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham


"Anyone have any tips on "energy inducing foods" I'm trying to fight the fatigue

What is it that's making you feel fatigued? Are you drinking enough? Dehydration can make you feel lethargic.

I'm really bad at drinking water. My go to's are usually fizzys. I will be trying hard."

I’m not quite sure what you mean by energy inducing foods, mainly because I don’t think they exist. But I can give some tips.

Hydration is very important and so is sleep for energy.

Nutrient dense foods are great too. Your already in a deficit so you want to make sure your getting as much as you can out of each calorie

Not being in too much of a deficit. People often quite a 500 calorie deficit. That’s fine for me when I need 5000 calories to stay the same weight. But if you need 1500? That’s a 33% reductions. Too much.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Scales up by 5lb since Friday! Bloody weekends and I haven't even d*unk alcohol!

Yesterday I didn't drink an awful lot and when I did it was (sugar free) pop. Food was good yesterday but I did have a chocolate pudding and 2 bread rolls on Friday.

Sleep wasn't great Friday night but better last night.

Drinking lots today and making sure food is tracked!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Scales up by 5lb since Friday! Bloody weekends and I haven't even d*unk alcohol!

Yesterday I didn't drink an awful lot and when I did it was (sugar free) pop. Food was good yesterday but I did have a chocolate pudding and 2 bread rolls on Friday.

Sleep wasn't great Friday night but better last night.

Drinking lots today and making sure food is tracked! "

Those pesky scales do like to jump.up and down. I try not to focus too much on them. I see by your posts today that you've got to see the results of your loss in other ways. Looking good!!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Scales up by 5lb since Friday! Bloody weekends and I haven't even d*unk alcohol!

Yesterday I didn't drink an awful lot and when I did it was (sugar free) pop. Food was good yesterday but I did have a chocolate pudding and 2 bread rolls on Friday.

Sleep wasn't great Friday night but better last night.

Drinking lots today and making sure food is tracked!

Those pesky scales do like to jump.up and down. I try not to focus too much on them. I see by your posts today that you've got to see the results of your loss in other ways. Looking good!!!"

Yeah I do need to look at the non scale victories as well. Had my blood tests for my diabetes last week so hoping the results of those will be a win as well. My daily testing has improved a lot since losing the weight.

2lb down this morning so I know it was just water weight over the weekend. Gonna really struggle not having my scales with me when I go away lol

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

So weight still up and down by a lb but I think I'm due on (cycles never regular so no fucking idea usually lol).

Results are back from the Dr and my hba1c is down from 73 in April to 51 now! Cholesterol down from 5 to 3.4! These are the results that ultimately matter!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"So weight still up and down by a lb but I think I'm due on (cycles never regular so no fucking idea usually lol).

Results are back from the Dr and my hba1c is down from 73 in April to 51 now! Cholesterol down from 5 to 3.4! These are the results that ultimately matter! "

That's amazing! How are you feeling within yourself?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So weight still up and down by a lb but I think I'm due on (cycles never regular so no fucking idea usually lol).

Results are back from the Dr and my hba1c is down from 73 in April to 51 now! Cholesterol down from 5 to 3.4! These are the results that ultimately matter! "

That’s fantastic !

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham


"So weight still up and down by a lb but I think I'm due on (cycles never regular so no fucking idea usually lol).

Results are back from the Dr and my hba1c is down from 73 in April to 51 now! Cholesterol down from 5 to 3.4! These are the results that ultimately matter! "

Holy shit! I always try to say “your more than a number” but when they look that good it’s hard to ignore!

Obviously you’ve been putting in the hard work and it’s paying off! Now just keep going

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Thanks all. It's tough some days and I miss a dirty burger but I know it's for the right reasons.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been ill since thursday evening/friday morning, hardly eaten at times but put on 3 lb !!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I have been ill since thursday evening/friday morning, hardly eaten at times but put on 3 lb !!!"

Oh no! Hope you feel better soon x

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By *urvySub87Woman
over a year ago

Near Wellingborough

I had a bad week, especially with Halloween. I gained 4.5lbs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m still loosing. I don’t know what it is in lbs but another 0.10 of a kg haha! But the number is going down that’s all I care about and into the next bracket without going into detail. Not bad considering the large dominos I had. X

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"I've lost 31lbs it's taken a year but I haven't really made any effort! I got a new job that is more active and I sometimes forget to eat (which is not good!) I have 33lbs left to lose to hit the healthy weight range.

Sex is a great exercise right?"

Well done

Great approach, fidgeting and being on your feet all day, is tiring, but your heart will thank you.

As for the sex, it's all cardio! Keep your fluids up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have been ill since thursday evening/friday morning, hardly eaten at times but put on 3 lb !!!

Oh no! Hope you feel better soon x "

Thank you xx

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By *abriel 888Man
over a year ago

Melbourne

You should use the app MyFitnessPal let’s you set your own target and educates you about food along the journey

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By *mnipotent_BehemothMan
over a year ago

near Merry Hill shopping centre

Got signed up for fat club 5 weeks ago, (SW) so far lost just over a stone and been slimmer of the week and month…. first stone or two isn’t to hard to do as it was put on during lockdown a couple more after that will be far harder, a

Other issue I find is that SW is quite carb heavy which doesn’t suit my type 2 diabetes and in fact I do really well on low carb but that doesn’t work for the other half.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have been ill since thursday evening/friday morning, hardly eaten at times but put on 3 lb !!!"

Sorry to hear that, here's to a speedy recovery

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I had a bad week, especially with Halloween. I gained 4.5lbs "

Halloween is my Christmas and I had a week off work so too much debauchery!!!!

I shall be paying a hefty price

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Got signed up for fat club 5 weeks ago, (SW) so far lost just over a stone and been slimmer of the week and month…. first stone or two isn’t to hard to do as it was put on during lockdown a couple more after that will be far harder, a

Other issue I find is that SW is quite carb heavy which doesn’t suit my type 2 diabetes and in fact I do really well on low carb but that doesn’t work for the other half."

Congrats on the weight loss!!!

I think its a case of tinkering until you find the right diet for you.

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