Onwards And Downwards Continues In November 2014

[ABAuntie]

Onwards and Downwards Continues in November 2014

Hello all,

Welcome to this month's Onwards & Downwards. We welcome anyone serious about losing weight and we offer support and kind thoughts - not magic fixes, just sensible help.

With Christmas and party season on the horizon some of us may want to look our best for that special do. And while you are all doing a fantastic job in the weight department we mustn't forget that self-esteem also comes from within and a dynamite outfit can give a massive confidence boost. If we feel good inside we look good outside. OK enough pep talk here are a few links that you may find helpful when shopping or looking at your wardrobe:

This one is good for both men and women :-)
http://www.fashionoomph.com/top-10-fashion-tips-big-guys-look-slimmer-fashionable/

I liked this one as it has both good things to do and what not to do:
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/07/24/large-man-style/

Here are some famous bigger men, Andre the Giant is my fav:-)
http://uk.complex.com/style/2012/11/the-50-most-stylish-fat-guys-of-all-time/

I like this one and the delicious cuddly model
http://www.bustle.com/articles/26582-7-fat-girls-cant-wear-that-rules-totally-and-completely-disproven

Here are some fantastic looking larger girls on pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/jajames904/fat-girl-style/

This is good for shorter girls and I love that they have put both pics in so you can really see the difference in the style.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mackenziekruvant/simple-style-tips-for-short-curvy-girls

The main conclusion seems to be that shaped and tailored fitting clothes will flatter most shapes even if they are slightly fuller. So ladies and gents lets flaunt what we've got and show the world that while we are trying to change our shape we are still amazing!!

Don't forget your weekly weigh on Wednesday and remember we don't judge!

Here is last months thread

[penelope2]

Hi Wendilla, interesting point you make, however 90% of the carbohydrate is Fiber and,( based on a 28 gram serving) of the 9 grams of Fat, 5 grams are Omega-3s.

[xstitcher]

I find all kinds of seeds near the baking things in the supermarket as people put them in home made bread.

[xstitcher]

I just read a long and complicated report on pumkin seeds. I didn't understand very much but what I did get out of it was that it is ok for us to eat small amounts every day. As a matter of fact they are classed under the worlds healthiest foods.

[wendilla]

Yes these seeds are very healthy for us but in the process of trying to lose weight you must limit them .

[lardhelmet]

Just wanted to let someone know I went to Slimming World tonight for my weigh in after eating their stuff for a week and I've lost 4lbs.

[xstitcher]

Ft hats a good start lard helmet. Have you thought of instead of lining their pockets of just sticking to a healthy food regime?

[Old_Geezer]

Well done. Wish could say the same. What is "their stuff" ?

[lardhelmet]

Thanks xstitcher. Once I reach my target weight I won't. have to pay. But I get the point. Its all about the choices you make about what you eat (or not )

[lardhelmet]

They offer advice, recipes, positivity, support etc. Old Geezer

[Old_Geezer]

Oh, not ready made meals and things then. I pictured you buying the week's meals/meal substitutes from them for a moment there :-)

[lardhelmet]

No OG. Nothing like that. I could buy their special snack bars if I want to but don't fancy them.

[xstitcher]

I was thinking the same as OG LH....that you were buying magic potions etc from them...I get it now.

[ABAuntie]

Just so you know that answer removed was spam.

Not seen any for ages on here :-)

auntie xxx

[xstitcher]

Thanks for the info Auntie.

[xstitcher]

Good Morning All,

Down ½ pound....not much but puts a smile on my face. I've made 3 walks for myself in the morning...short.....medium.....and longer. This way I have a choice even though I usually now choose the longer. I take my ipad with me so I can take pictures of anything unusual or pretty I come across. All this helps to get my feet out of the front door!
All the best to the rest of you today. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Old_Geezer]

Good for you.
Barring some miracle, scales will just come up with some unrecordable lie today because that's what it's done on both the last two days. :-(

[wendilla]

Every little helps X stitcher . Despite being out for that super buffet breakfast I have lost 2 lbs but I will have to be extra careful in case it catches up with me .
OG Treat your scales to new batteries .lol

[Old_Geezer]

Well done.
I need to treat myself to a better "reality". This one's unkind.
I suppose I should 'rise & shine' & go weigh myself.

[xstitcher]

Gosh well done Wendilla. That is something to crow about.
Dear Santa,
Pleeeease give OG a new set of scales.....ones that will make him happy.