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daisydaisy, this really wasn't intended to spur anyone on to feats of self-denial! I just wondered, in that kind of 'how can we raise money out of this?' way that I have, how much approximately we'd shifted between us. I gave up on the fundraising straight away but thought that a general figure might let us all feel good about what could be done - no, what HAD been done. ![[Overused]](graemlins/notworthy.gif)
If you don't want to post it isn't a problem at all, I'm not proposing to tick off any kind of list and look at you over my reading glasses, because this is not a competitive sport, nor a 'name and shame' as it can be at some slimming groups. I just imagined the kind of mountain of packets of sugar/butter/lard that we could contemplate and think 'whatever else, we aren't carrying that around with us any more'. ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
Mrs. S, just making a suggestion
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Oops - soory - I didn't mean for my post to seem like I was facing self-denial, more that this is how I tackle December. So far in this current weight-loss venture I have lost 32 packs of lard, just over 8% of my original weight.
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Oops - sorry - I didn't mean for my post to seem like I was facing self-denial, more that this is how I tackle December. So far in this current weight-loss venture I have lost 32 packs of lard, just over 8% of my original weight.
Great stuff - well done daisydaisy!
Mrs. S, having to take her socks off to count the packets
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So far, I have lost 13 1/2 lbs...
but this week I have faced/am facing one Christmas Party, and 3 Christmas dinners....I am trying not to eat the bad stuff, but its awfully difficult if it is on your plate...
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Originally posted by St Everild:
I am trying not to eat the bad stuff, but its awfully difficult if it is on your plate...
You could try this method of resisting temptation:
Accept that you will not be able to get through the feasting season without some indulgence, but each time you are tempted ask yourself if what is on the plate is really worth its 'price' in calories/saturated fats/sugar/salt. Unless you think the morsel about to go into your mouth is really worth eating try to save those excess calories for something better.
eg. I haven't had a mince pie this year because I don't enjoy bought ones enough and I'm saving myself for my own home-made ones, which I know I will enjoy (and which I've put off baking until next week)
It doesn't always work, but the more times I've eaten something I shouldn't, and haven't enjoyed it, the easier I've found it to say no the next time.
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Originally posted by Roseofsharon:
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Originally posted by St Everild:
I am trying not to eat the bad stuff, but its awfully difficult if it is on your plate...
You could try this method of resisting temptation:
Accept that you will not be able to get through the feasting season without some indulgence, but each time you are tempted ask yourself if what is on the plate is really worth its 'price' in calories/saturated fats/sugar/salt. Unless you think the morsel about to go into your mouth is really worth eating try to save those excess calories for something better.
eg. I haven't had a mince pie this year because I don't enjoy bought ones enough and I'm saving myself for my own home-made ones, which I know I will enjoy (and which I've put off baking until next week)
It doesn't always work, but the more times I've eaten something I shouldn't, and haven't enjoyed it, the easier I've found it to say no the next time.
This.
I read about a pro cyclist who had convinced himself that a slice of cake would take an hour's hard training to wear off. ![[Ultra confused]](graemlins/confused2.gif) It probably wouldn't, but the thought of another hour's hard work was enough to deter him unless he really, really wanted it (and was prepared to put in the payback time on the bike)
No, I don't manage that all the time either - but getting better at it! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Mrs. S, STILL beset by chocolate prowling and prowling around
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My self-control is wobbling... a workmate of my husband's gave him a West Indian spiced bun for Christmas and it smells wonderful!
I am resisting the temptation to have mince pies though - the bought ones never taste the same as home-made and I don't have time to make any until next weekend.
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Gosh, some great results there, and some valiant battling of Christmassy temptations...
I lost sight of the wagon some weeks ago, sadly. I've had a nasty cough/cold thing for the past fortnight and have been eating whatever, whenever. I haven't weighed myself recently, but I think I've cycled up those four pounds that keep coming and going (I can see where they're at by how poochy my tum looks).
My lovely husband is also looking a bit porky. As soon as I'm properly better, there will need to be a reckoning. I'll need to find ways of getting in exercise when it's freezing cold, dark and possibly raining...
Cheers,
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I have had a difficult week...no less than 4 social events attended and although I was mindful of what I put into my mouth and tracked it as far as I could (some of the quantities were "guesstimates") and as I have done very little exercise as the weather has been so cold and icy - or wet and windy - and now I have lost my pedometer and hence my motivation, I fully expect to have gained a substantial amount on Monday. Bother.
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With apologies for the double post....
But...
I can report that I actually lost 1lb this week!
The grand total so far is now 14lbs 7 oz...
How's everyone else getting on?
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Originally posted by St Everild:
With apologies for the double post....
But...
I can report that I actually lost 1lb this week!
The grand total so far is now 14lbs 7 oz...
How's everyone else getting on?
YAY! that's wonderful news St. E!
I'm not going anywhere (weightwise) at the moment, but given - as you say - all the socialising, lack of exercise etc, I refuse to worry.
Mrs. S, just digesting the Best Mincepie Ever* - thank you Emma!
*with a stollen topping
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I've lost almost 2 kg this month, and I've been ill and haven't been able to exercise much at all, as each time I went swimming, I fell ill again, it's been cold/wet/some combination of the two or worse, so have been turning to comfort and therefore stodgy food, so didn't expec t to have lost much, if anything at all! Thinking back, I did have an awful lot of soup (leek, cauliflower & potato) that my mum made a big pot of and I had it as a meal (or part of one) every day for a week, which probably helped fill me up with good stuff.
So now I'm only 1.5 kilos away from being at the milestone I've come close to a few times over the last few years, but never got under. Once I'm under that 80 kg mark, I'll be so happy!
After that, 20 kg to go until I'm at my ideal weight!
Over Christmas, I'm just going to have a tiny bit of what I fancy (one or two small roast potatoes/parsnips with Christmas dinner, a small piece of ham, a little bit of stuffing and lots and lots of green veg to fill me up, one chocolate/small piece of Christmas cake/Stollen every day and plenty of hot drinks/soup/fruit/yoghurt if I'm hungry).
FM, Feasting Modestly over the festive season.
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Made the dreaded visit to the surgery this morning for a bp check,and to find out the results of last week's blood tests - specifically the cholesterol score.
Both down
I was afraid that if there hadn't been a significant improvement I would approach the Christmas feasting with a sense of "What the Heck" and just dive in headfirst, but that bit of encouragement will help me to keep (more or less ![[Biased]](wink.gif) ) on the straight and narrow over the next few weeks.
I hope the rest of you can find the strength to keep going in the face of all the temptations on offer.
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Well done Roseofsharon - that's brilliant news!
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Yay Freelance Monotheist and RoseOfSharon - keep on keeping on!
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I weighed myself the other day and was disappointed then Nephew Person to weigh himself and noticed the scales were not calibrated right - I weighed myself again and I was at my Target Weight Mk1!
eta: Target Weight Mk2 may take a little longer!
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Excellent wodders! I am not thinking of such things until after New Year. Then we'll be back to what we were doing. My plans to walk during the break have been slightly scuppered by the weather. I have only managed two not very strenuous walks out. Still, better than nothing, I suppose!
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OK: Two days of feasting done, now to get back to looking after my health & fitness.
The usual mountain of leftovers has to be dealt with, but Mr RoS needs building up, so I'll try to confine the richer morsels to his plate.
The Christmas presents are more of a problem - the theme seems to be "You've done really well, but it's Christmas, so here's a little something to indulge yourself". Unfortunately there's more indulgence than could possibly be fitted into the two days I'd allotted to it.
I think I'll have to donate some to the January raffle at my U3A.
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Well, after four days away with family at the house of the Intrepid Miss S and her fiance, I am amazed to find I have only put back one pound! Glory be! but as it's far too wet to walk at lunchtime I can see I shall be back to doing tai chi in an empty classroom - better than nothing, but not the same at all
My brother and his wife visited too - he's lost a stone and she, a stone and a half. Visible improvement. Since he was bordering on Type 2 diabetes that has to be good news too. (He got the Hairy Dieters cookbook from us for Christmas ![[Two face]](graemlins/scot_twoface.gif) )
Mrs. S, thankful that it wasn't worse
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Feeling inspired reading your posts! ![[Smile]](smile.gif) Am determined to get going again in the New Year!
Anyone got any thoughts on the Fitness Race for January - tried posting elsewhere but not had any replies yet...pretty sure it's usually Jan and June?
Thanks
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Am determined to get going again in the New Year!
Me too. I stopped swimming at the end of summer, and have succumbed big time to my weakness for ice cream -- and it shows! I don't like what I see in the mirror. For me, Lent will begin on January 1.
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Well, I managed to remove my jeans yesterday evening - without undoing the zipper or the button! I knew they were getting looser and needed a belt to keep them up, but still...
Today, I have resurrected a pair that have been hanging in the wardrobe for the past year unworn because I could not fasten them up, and they feel perfectly comfortable (and I feel quite slim!).
No idea how much I weigh, and my WW meeting isn't until 7th Jan, so until then I shall just keep on keeping on...
Onward and downward, fellow travellers on this particular journey, and may 2013 be the year we finally bid "adieu" (goodbye) to excess baggage.
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Originally posted by harmony hope:
Anyone got any thoughts on the Fitness Race for January - tried posting elsewhere but not had any replies yet...pretty sure it's usually Jan and June?
It's on, but if I'm slow to post results it's the fault of whoever else didn't volunteer to do it! See you in the circus
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Originally posted by St Everild:
Well, I managed to remove my jeans yesterday evening - without undoing the zipper or the button! I knew they were getting looser and needed a belt to keep them up, but still...
Today, I have resurrected a pair that have been hanging in the wardrobe for the past year unworn because I could not fasten them up, and they feel perfectly comfortable (and I feel quite slim!).
Isn't it lovely when you suddenly feel like that?
And just think of all the money we're saving, fitting into all those clothes we reluctantly consigned to the back of the wardrobe, with all those old coats that lead us to Narnia!
Mrs. S, working on the Grand Sum
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Sorry for double post, but results in so far ....
Dormouse 6 kg or 13.2 lbs
Rose of Sharon 35 kg or 77 lbs
St. Everild 14.5 lbs
Surfing Madness 21 lbs
Boogie 11 lbs
Me 24 lbs
Daisydaisy 16 lbs
Apologies if I missed anyone out - my arithmetic makes that a total of 80.3 kgs, or 176.7 lbs
OVER 350 PACKETS OF LARD! or, a whole person!
Well done to everyone, and many thanks to all for their encouragement. Tomorrow is a whole New Year, and yes, let's make it the year we say Goodbye to All That Flab!
Mrs. S, so grateful for the encouragement/good advice
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Wow, you've all done really well!
Please can I join you for the New Year? Over a year ago, I lost wieght with Rosemary Conley and got down to 9 stone (which was actually TOO thin and people starting asking if I was ill!) However, i've now gone completely the other way and, of this morning, I'm 11 stone 4. No wonder most of my lovely 'thin' clothes don't fit any more. ![[Frown]](frown.gif) I think Nirvana lies somewhere around 9 stone 7.
Unfortunately, we still have New Year to go and a few social gatherings, but at least I know what the damage is. I ordered a Striiv pedometer in the Amazon sale, whcih should arrive today. I look forward to setting it up, even if it does tell me what a naughty Bug I've been.
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I fear that 6 kg lost may have been whittled away over the festivities. The inclementr weather (and lack of motivation) meant planned walks did not take place.
Still, I will weigh in next week (I'm giving myself this week to finish up goodies) and start again from wherever I am.
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I'm with Dormouse.
The leftovers are being my downfall again this year, so weigh in will be next week. I've been managing one 'good' day to two very bad days so far ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
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I will weigh myself tomorrow. I'm a little terrified of the results...
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Although I don't recommend being ill, as a general rule, it makes sticking to a sensible eating plan a great deal easier as I am simply not interested in all the lovely food that is around at this time of year...
Although I was given several lovely boxes of chocolate as gifts, which poses me a problem...
And my WW Meeting doesn't start again for another week, which is a nuisance.
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I'm checking in for the New Year. My life is far too sedentary now I work from home, I used to walk to work and then spend all day on my feet in clinic but now I'm sitting down all day. I have a genetic connective tissue disorder which is causing an early osteo-arthritis which is not helping me, I've recently given up my active yoga class as my ankles hurt too much. But exercise is what I need to lose weight.
Today I weigh 74.6 kg which doesn't sound too bad but I'm only 4 foot 11 so I'm in the obese category. My eating habits are fairly good (except my cheese addiction) so I'm aiming to reduce my carb intake and to do exercise every weekday, whether half hour walks or 20-30 minutes of active Pilates. I've joined the fitness challenge too
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I ordered a Striiv pedometer in the Amazon sale, whcih should arrive today. I look forward to setting it up, even if it does tell me what a naughty Bug I've been.
That looks great, I've left one in my shopping basket to buy myself as a reward when I meet by first goal.
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I weighed myself this morning and was pleasantly surprised (not to mention relieved) that somehow I managed to not put on weight, and had probably pretty much maintained from just before Christmas. Presumably this means that once I reach my goal the best way to maintain is to eat lots of cake Mind you that's a way away yet (sigh).
Back on the 5:2 today after a week off last week. I'll be rejoining the gym on Thursday when I go back to work (the membership lapsed just before Christmas), at least that's exercise I enjoy so hopefully I'll get to do that 2-3 times a week.
In old money I'd like to lose 4 stone, but that's a very long-term goal. If I lose 2 I'll be back to the weight I was when I got married (still too much, but better than now!) so that's what I'd like as my intermediate goal, by the summer if possible.
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Back on the 5:2 today after a week off last week.
I managed to keep the 5:2 going over the Christmas/New Year period, but being under 500 cals on three days in no way made up for the excesses of the other eight.
The tempting leftovers are finished, Mr RoS goes back to work tomorrow, and our eating patterns return to normal.
I'm looking forward to it.
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Checking in for the traditional New Year, New You weightloss effort. I've been slacking for the past couple of months and have probably put on about four pounds (I need to weigh in and actually see how I've gone, but I can tell pretty well from how pudgy my tummy is looking).
So, back logging on MyFitnessPal from today. I'm aiming to lose 5 pounds this month as an intial goal.
Best of luck all!
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Where's the fitness thread, please? Must join pronto as have eaten non-stop over the festive period, oops!
I've been swimming a few times, had a session on the cross trainer, and plan to do Zumba too, as I wxant to get the new programme that's just come out! Oh, and when it gets warmer and drier, I want to start running again!
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There's a fitness race in the Circus and running and cycling threads in All Saints I believe.
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Lovely to be back and read of everyone's progress!
I am going back on to My Fitness Pal and would love to friend-up with anyone from SoF for moral support - if anyone would like to PM?
Here's to a brilliant and slimmer and fitter 2013!
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The Hairy Dieters are my friends!!
Oooh yes - we made their cassoulet for our New Year's Eve 'dinner party' (it was a party and we ate dinner, but I still wouldn't care to describe it as a dinner party). Not only was it yummy and full of flavours, it was reassuring to know that it wasn't full of fat!
Managed to get out for a walk at lunchtime yesterday - another step back into routine. 2013 here we caome!
Mrs. S, finished the fruit cake yesterday
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There was something vaguely ironic about watching the Hairy Dieters last night (cunningly being repeated to take advantage of all those New Year Resolution dieters, I note!) and eating our way through a giant box of Thornton's chocolates!!!
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Starbug
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Most of our opened chocolates have been finished. Just a few Maltesers and Milk Tray left for tonight, along with some Pringles and peanuts. Everything we didn't open has been safely packed away, out of sight and hopefully out of mind!
Going for a long walk into town later. If I'm not tempted to buy anything too heavy in the sales, I may also walk back.
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Well, I haven't eaten since boxing day due to a dose of flu. So at least I will have stayed the same.
Now I have a stone to lose but it'll take a while to feel strong enough to go swimming again. Short walks with the old pooch are my first goal.
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Roseofsharon
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I finally braved the scales.
Gained 2k - and that in spite of keeping to the 5:2 regime. That really only works if the '5' days are reasonably healthy, not as fat & sugar laden as mine were.
Hope to have better news to report next time.
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Freelance Monotheist
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I've lost the grand total of 7 kilos since August, which is 1.1 stone in old money, if I can be added to the total weight loss list!
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Roseofsharon
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Originally posted by Roseofsharon:
Gained 2k
My typing fingers were suffering from wishful thinking - it was actually 3K up
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Starbug
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Weighed myself this morning and I've lost 3.5 pounds!!!
I'm going shopping later while Mr Bug goes to The Football Place and I've set myself a target to use only the stairs - no escalators or lifts.
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Fantastic work, Starbug!
I hopped back on the wagon, then quickly off again with a friend visiting from New Zealand. Back on today and very motivated...
Nothing like seeing yourself under bright lights with mirrors that show every angle... I have back fat! I need to find some exercise that works my upper body 'cos just walking isn't cutting it. I've found a variety of local classes so I just need to get organised and get to them off an evening!
Good luck all, and step away from the post-Chrismas goodies!
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The Intrepid Mrs S
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Originally posted by Freelance Monotheist:
I've lost the grand total of 7 kilos since August, which is 1.1 stone in old money, if I can be added to the total weight loss list!
Of course - the more the merrier! I make that 87.3 kg, or 192.1 lbs, or just shy of 14 stone. Not bad, huh?
We went for a long walk yesterday, about 6 miles, scrambling uphill and down dale through the mud and wet grass. Unfortunately we forgot to take any sustenance with us, so that by 2.30 I thought I might actually pass out.
That meant that when we got back through the door I just ate everything in sight, even two of those awful sickly-sweet Guylian seashells*. NOT a good plan, but it did make me think about how useful it is to plan your food for the day so you never get as hungry as that.
I should really have 'It's all about control' tattooed inside my wrist as a permanent reminder!
*someone else brought them on New Year's Eve, honest.
Mrs. S, who should have brought the rest of the seashells to work (like Nen and her mince pies)
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'Lord, please give us patience. NOW!'
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