Onwards And Downwards Continues In February 2015

[ABAuntie]

Onwards and Downwards Continues in February 2015

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 Valentine's Day just around the corner how about some healthy alternatives to chocolates. Here is one idea from xstitcher:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/dietetic-banana-nut-muffins/

She says "These are really good and not naughty. I threw in a handful of dried cranberries when I made them yesterday. You could put on a dollop of Greek yogurt drizzled with a bit of honey and stick an edible red heart on the top. These are not naughty and well worth the investment of the Stevia sweetner."

I also did a bit of googling and came up with these:

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/lemon-treats

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/no-bake-thumbprint-cookies

both of which are completely sugar free :-)

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

Here is last months thread

[Jomlett]

My low carb diet informs me: "You can have these in moderation if you want:

Dark Chocolate: Choose organic brands with 70% cocoa or higher..."
With the big slowdown in my quest to lose 20 kilos before spring, I think I'll give it a miss this year,though!

[Old_Geezer]

Cheers Ed

[wendilla]

Thanks again abauntie and for the recipes .

[ABAuntie]

np guys :-)

good luck in February everyone. I know its probably a bit snowy outside for many of you but the warmer weather and longer days will be here soon and so we can all get outside a bit more :-)

auntie xxx

[xstitcher]

Thanks Auntie and good morning all,
I haven't shed an ounce this week..poor me. I hope that the rest of you do better than I did and I'll be looking forward to hearing from you..onwards and downwards!!!

[Jomlett]

I'm down 300 grams to 77.8 and just off to the doc's for blood test results and I'm hoping my cholesterol is down...at least!

[xstitcher]

Well done Jomlett. I hope you get the results that you want. I'll bet your doctor praises you to the sky.

[wendilla]

Well done Jomlett. I wasn't going to weigh today as I forgot and dressed and had breakfast and 3 cuppas but fully clothed I am just a fraction under so I will weigh first thing tomorrow . Looks like I may have a result at last .

[Jomlett]

Blood sugars OK, but my cholesterol's up slightly on 2013, which was taken before I started my epic low carb diet! Go figure!
Better news re height...I am shrinking, but not as much as I feared...consequently that improves my chances of beating 25 on the BMI next month!

[Old_Geezer]

Allegedly down 1.6 lbs.

[LyndaB]

I've just come back from Portugal and have put three pounds on. I must get back in the zone as I need to lose at least two stones before June. My fitness pal is getting a bashing again - and no, that's not a metaphor lol

[wendilla]

No need to ask if you had a good time in Portugal but you do know how to get back to getting that off again .
Well done OG looks like the scales are working . Now don't go weighing your self every day . Try waiting till the weekend .

[xstitcher]

It's almost impossible to enjoy a holiday without putting on weight
Lynda so don't beat yourself up about it. Now a good aid for you is to do a week or half a week's menus and make up your shopping list from that. If you keep this up you will find that you can make up your menus very easily. I write mine in a book with the name of the cook book and page for easy reference if necessary. I hope this helps get you back in the zone!
Well done you OG. That is the best result you've had in ages....good lad!
What was your colesterol Jomlett?

[Jomlett]

xstitcher, Today the cholesterol was 5.1 up from 4.7 taken 2 years ago.

[slinky.kate]

I am really watching my weight,but everyone says 'You will need to exercise'and that's where my problems start,the only thing I can think of doing is going to the baths,i can only swim a little bit but I walk up and down in the water for3/4 hour.any other exercise you can think of apart from chair stuff ?

[Old_Geezer]

Thanks for the encouragement.

Don't think I can resist watching progress as the week goes on, but it is up and down. Today's reading was higher than yesterday's too, but that maybe because I was working a normal day and then a night shift (of sorts, support role) too, during which I ate and drank when normally I'd be asleep. Since this is going to be a "shorter day" maybe it'll be further good news tomorrow.

(PS Also all my usual fortnightly tavern drinking buddies called off this last Saturday, one with a cold, the other didn't say but probably saw the weather and thought twice, so that was an additional help. More along the lines of less Saturday excess than a 'within goal' day.)

[Jomlett]

Swimming is the best exercise you can do, Kate...try to extend your time in the water, just a little more, each time you enter the water.

[Old_Geezer]

I am unconvinced one needs exercise to lose weight Kate. I'm sure it helps a little, and is good for your health anyway; but I'd not lose any sleep over only getting minimal exercise as far as weight loss is concerned.

I'd agree though that swimming is a good option. The buoyancy helps you and gives a gentle workout taken at your own pace.

[LyndaB]

I'm not beating myself up about it - I go on holiday very regularly. However, I don't usually put any weight on for some reason. I made the mistake of not getting straight back on it after Christmas because I knew we were going away mid January. My next venture is back to Portugal at Easter, then corfu in June. I've already lost about 3 st - could be more, could be less, I treated myself to some accurate scales so have no idea really of what I started at

[xstitcher]

Swimming or anything done in the water is so good for you Kate. Try do exercises while in the water. I'm sure that you can Google loads of them. Since I began my walking I've had a slow but steady weight loss, plus soooo much more energy. I know my diet also has a lot to do with it but I'm definetly an advocate of walking if you can do it. I'd be in the pool if I lived near one...lucky you Kate!