Onwards And Downwards Continues In December 2014

[ABAuntie]

Onwards and Downwards Continues in December 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.

As Christmas is almost upon us I thought we could have some festive yet healthy cocktail suggestions. Here are but a few I have found:

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pimms-cup

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/bloody-mary-2

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/slushy-watermelon-mojitos

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hot-mojito-tea

Plus here are some great tips for making your own cocktails a little bit healthier:

http://greatist.com/health/60-healthier-drinks-boozing

If you scroll down there are loads of recipes at the bottom too!

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

Here is last months thread

[wendilla]

Maydup no gain don't worry you know how to rectify it and yes it is difficult when away from home .

[xstitcher]

Well done Jomlett, wendilla and Maydup. Have you noticed that it is a long time since we have had the naughty step out? This proves that we have successfully intergrated our new eating habits into our lives which is quite a feat!
You should all be VERY proud of yourselves!!!

[Maydup]

Indeed...big smiles xstitcher :-)

[Old_Geezer]

Just made two readings, both in the "I refuse to believe that" area, so not being recorded again.

Read the teletext this morning to read that, according to experiments with mice, the body needs a daily twelve hour fast in order to switch on fat burning processes. And there was I thinking that breakfast was supposed to be the most important meal of the day. Knocks that on the head then.

[janbee]

Very well done to everyone. As I always say, every loser is a winner. Well done. Keep going xx

[xstitcher]

Thanks janbee.

[Jomlett]

Down to 82.9 kilos this morning so I can say I've lost 13 kilos this year. That's 2 stone that I don't want to see again! Trouble is, doing the full length mirror test: Jump up and down naked and see the fat! - I definitely need to lose another stone! That would be nearer my ideal weight.

I'm enjoying the lo-carb diet and after auntie mentioned the longterm effect of same, I checked and any extra activity, anyone will, of course, need more carbs for fuel, and there are borderline foods listed for slowing down the diet/needing extra energy. Since retirement I'm enjoying less activity: reading, writing and avoiding arithmetic, so onward and downward for me!

[wendilla]

Well done jomlette keep up the good work .

[Jomlett]

Thanks, wendilla. I thought I'd frightened everyone, what with me doing the naked mirror test!

It's been a challenge avoiding bread and biscuits, but the more I learn about processed food and carbs, the more I want to lean about stirfrying!

[wendilla]

As soon as I cut down on the bread and biscuits I lose .

[xstitcher]

Have you tried dry frying courgettes. Cut them any way that suits you and sprinkle with a grill spice. Let then stay a bit crunchy in the middle. I would cut an 8" one in lengthwise and then half it across. Just had two and they were delicious, easy and no mess.

[LyndaB]

Lost 1lb this week. The weight loss is slowing down now - only another 4lbs to go and I have lost 4st. That's about the equivalent of a sack of potatoes!

[xstitcher]

Good heavens Lynda that is a loss to be proud of. You must feel and look like a different person. What do you think when you look in the mirror? How long did it take you? Any good tips for us?
Well done you!

[Old_Geezer]

Congratulations.
New slimline Lynda for Xmas then ?

[xstitcher]

Wow just look at you OG!

[Old_Geezer]

Yay, this is the sort of advice I was looking for :-D

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2863438/Gabby-Logan-s-tip-stay-slim-spuds.html

[LyndaB]

Yes I do feel different. I have my hair different, and I wear make up most days too. I have another couple of stones to lose I think but I'm expecting the rate at which I lose to drop right down. I lost my first two stones in 5 weeks, then I went on holiday for two weeks, then got straight back on it and lost another one and a half stones in the next 8 weeks, then went on holiday again for two weeks. I came home two weeks ago and in that time I have lost another 3lbs. I have no secret, but I did used to drink beer a lot and I love to bake. So I've given both of them up (I do drink on holiday and have every intentions of doing so at Christmas) for the time being.

[wendilla]

I think I need a miracle for tomorrows weigh in .

[Old_Geezer]

:-)
You aren't the only one. I haven't recorded a single reading all week, I refuse to believe any of them. That said I know my appitite has been greater of late. not sure if it is the cold weather.

[wendilla]

Gone to dust the naughty step .Bring the teabags .