Onwards and Downwards Continued

[AB Editor]

Afternoon!

I'm off on a big bike ride this weekend to make up for the terrible sins of:

1. Takeaway pizza
2. Pub burger
3. Beer

Anyone else repenting this weekend? It's been hard to get out in this muggy weather...

Old thread here: http://www.theanswerb...uestion1025211-6.html

[wendilla]

Hi Fliptheswitch welcome to our small helpline and sharing ideas. What you have eaten today is not going to help you lose weight. You will have to stop on a regular healthy plan. We don't call it a diet .Have the odd treat when you want but don't cut down on proper meals. Just cut out the fat and the crap. There is no happy medium if you take it off too fast you will put it on twice as fast. Have plenty of fish and chicken and plenty veg. You can vary your chicken with small amout of various sauces. Xstitcher started this thread just over a year ago and I followed and last year regular lost 2 stone and 3 lbs but finding it hard this time to lose another stone but I will get there. Good luck for a weight loss next week. Onwards and Downwards

[wendilla]

Hi Kate I agree with Xstitcher I think 9lbs is a lot to lose all at once if I remember right I think you said you were doing a lot of home made soups. That I will agree is good for you but you must have gone wrong somewhere this week to put so much back on but don't dispair we all do it and have to get back on track.

[tiggerblue10]

Hi everybody, I've lost a further 5lbs since I reached my goal weight beginning of July. Just need to lose another 9lb then I can relax the diet a bit.

Well done to everyone who has lost weight :o) xxx

[xstitcher]

Well done tigerblue. It is so good to set a goal. I read something the other day that could apply to all of us........
When you say "I'm going to loose weight" that is a dream and most likely will stay as a dream, but when you say I am going to loose xx lbs by the end of Oct. ect. you have set yourself a challange and will probably achieve the goal you have set for yourself.

[wendilla]

That is very wise words Xstitcher.

[tiggerblue10]

Indeed Xstitcher, its much better to set goals that are realistic. Back in January I said to myself that I needed to lose 3st, which I have done. It took me 6 months which I think is a reasonable time to lose it in. Its better to do it at an easy / steady pace and that way you also re-train your eating habits as well.

[wendilla]

Well done Tigger .I set my gaol last year from June to lose a stone by October and did it then lost anther 3lbs. I need to lose another stone but I am struggling. I lost 2lbs a few weeks ago because I was in the right frame of mind but must get motivated again for a loss every week.

[tiggerblue10]

Hi Wendilla, I had a bit of a bad week this week in that I had a fry-up twice from the canteen (Mon & Fri) and some of my homemade cheesecake but I added this to my calorie intake on the Food Focus website so I just reduced all my other food to accommodate them and I still managed to lose 1lb.

This website really has helped me and I don't think I could have done it without it.

[xstitcher]

I'm so glad that our little club is helpful. It just started out as a moan about putting on weight but look at us now.

I think most of us agree that we don't diet, we change our eating habits for ever. We don't loose a lot of weight quickly but slowly and steadily is the right way to go and finally we keep faithful to our little club here so we can help the others. I probably forgot some important things so any additions are welcome. Onwards and downwards.

[slinky.kate]

been eating a lot of crisps as my other son is up staying for another week while the other is on holiday,i think i will have to plan ahead instead of pot luck,also count my points and most importantly WRITE EVERYTHING DOWN?

[wendilla]

woops bought an icecream maker fun for the grandkids to make various icecreams. I may have been sampling too much.

[slinky.kate]

i am just getting ready to go to the swimming,looking forward to it as i havent been for a few weeks,and it will cool me down.

[tiggerblue10]

Hi all, I've been naughty all week and to top it off nicely I had a chocolate covered waffle by the sea today!

[xstitcher]

Good morning all,

My scales went completely haywire this morning so I'm taking the reading closest to what I had last week and will conclude that I am just the same. One of the readings was +10 pounds from last week......I may have been a bit naughty but not that bad !! Hope it goes well for the rest of you.

[wendilla]

Well I am syrprised I have stayed the same but I will have to be careful as I have been a little bit naughty with the icecream.

[owllady]

Good morning all I have struggled again this week but have stayed the same weight I really must get my head around this and start eating properly again. this heat doesn't help me as I cant do as much walking as I would like to, but I go to Vitality exercise class once a week which is exercise and dance to music which I'm hoping will help me a bit. Still I'm hoping lots of salads will help.

Onwards and downwards

[wendilla]

Know the feeling Owllady. You will have to try and fit in veg chicken and fish . Too much salad meals is not too good as water based. Keep your salad for lunch times and do your healthy eating meals in the evening. Good Luck. Onwards and Downwards.

[Old_Geezer]

That was a 'bumpy ride' week. The 'missing' weight gain caught up with me, then went again. I guess losing even half a pound over the period is something, anyway.

[anneasquith]

was doing really well this week, stayed within my 29 points ( WW ) until 3am, unable to sleep ( not uncommon for me ) ate 2 yogurts ( low fat ), and getting weighed today......... really stupid :(

[Old_Geezer]

Don't kick yourself. You do what you have to. 1 yogurt would have been less guiltridden though :-)