Baby Weight Shifting Club

[searching_me]

Right ... after popping out my gorgeous baby boy Jayden i discovered that as much as i had like to think all the weight had been him its not :( ... 9 months of eating ice cream and chocolate (i did eat fruit as well honest) found its way to my hips and bum ...

so as off monday im declaring myself fat and in needed of shifting 2stone :p and as i know we all find it hard to stay on the straight and narrow while the kids are bugging for sweets :rolleyes: or you can see the cake or chocolate in the supermarket and they're calling you to them :o i thought i start something where we can come if we're feeling weak and need help ... now i dont know if this is the right place but i kinda figured it would run apart and parcel of the parent thread ...

so who wants to join me ... if you still got those few pounds being stubborn and you need help we're here :D .. so if your bubs is 2 weeks 2 months or 2 years ..

come one come all ... :D:D:D x

Members ...
1) Searching_me
2) Cazcoob
3) emlou2009
4) My Father's Daughter
5) lucyB-bride to be
6) Flipped27
7) Bettyboop
8) Redmel1621
9) Millie's Mum
10) redstararnie76
11) scruffy96uk
12) 3onitsway
13) Bitsy beans
14) SeptemberBaby
15) Lu T
16) money maker
17) angelfairy
18) pink princess 1
19) RoxieW
20) squashy
21) Becles
22) sparkle03
23) Rummer
24) SugarSpun
25) jazzie99
26) selinalauren
27) carlamagee
28) Mrs Tine (to be shifting)
29) Claire Jones
30) Toto
31) Tiamai_d
32) kaz2904
33) RiaAnn
34) astonsmummy
35) Ladybirdintheuk
36) SuzyWuzy (to be shifting)
37) jaxjax123
38) sabrina0208
39) fritha
40) chopsticks
41) foxy219
42) lioness68
43) mumofson
44) nickyjay21
45) karenx
46) beaky2009
47) Mummy Mcthrifty
48) ticklepenny
49) Bubby
50) Morocha
51) keelykat
52) mookiandco
53) mollythewestie
54) superflygal
55) ButtonMoon
56) got-it-spend-it

[cazscoob]

count me in too:D

[emlou2009]

right i'm in! i dont have scales and i dont want to weigh myself but i am currently a size 18/20 and want to get down to a 12!!

[My Fathers Daughter]

I'll play too :j:j

:D

[searching_me]

yay!!! scales or sizes any welcome :D x

[searching_me]

also any tips or anything you find help you then be happy to share :D x

[LucyB-Bride to Be]

I think i need to join this!! My ds is over 2 now and i've still not lost my baby weight :o I'm a size 18 now, was a size 16 before i had ds but my love of pizza and chocolate has made me pile weight on! Does it matter that it's not exactly baby weight anymore? :rolleyes:

[searching_me]

dont worry lucy its baby weight ;) x

[Flipped27]

I'm in!!

My third and last is now 10 months old - I have less than a year to lose 2 stone so that i can be fabulous for my 30th!!

ps. Can i start tomorrow? I am having enchiladas and wine for dinner tonight ;) :cool:

[searching_me]

you start whenever your ready im starting monday but i getting ready this weekend all crap gone all healthy stuff bought and anything i do made is from scratch ...

this is my healthy plan ..
ooook so here goes ...
-main one NO YEAST honestly you'd be suprised what you cant have though including some crackers so read the labels have tortillas and if you wanna be a true MSE'er old style board has a recipe for them, also think of the money you save not spending £1.30 odd on a loaf..
-cut out all sugars including sugar in teas do this for the first month and honestly anything with sugar in if you taste it will feel to sweet and hurt your teeth
-i know this sounds like a no brainer but 2ltrs of water you pee like a horse til your body gets use to it but you feel great for it (you fancy a change every now and again have a slice of lemon in it with ice or fizzy water)
- peppermint tea or ginger tea .. twingings do lovely tea and these to help your body digest
-wholewheat rice and pasta
- over do it on the fruit and veg honestly its not about straving yourself its about eatting as much as you like just the right things ...
-if you have a juicer .. use it throw in anything it fun finding what goes together.. same for smoothies (i like to throw in a weetabix it fills you up then)

WALK EVERYWHERE!!! you'd be suprised how much weight can be shifted just by walking instead of getting the bus or in our cases pushing a buggy (usually filled with shoppin) ... hmmmm i know i did more but these alone are really good ... be very strict though coz for the first month its a killer x

[Bettyboop]

And me! As from Monday no more chocolates! Eating them on a daily basis is taking it's toll on my behind and my stomach looks like a large ironing pile : (

[redmel1621]

Hello, I'm here:)

I am definitely with you on this one.... and I am looking forward to a new, skinny me;)

Mel x

[Bettyboop]

Doing it all together will help enormously I think. This should keep my motivated and walking the other way when I see the chocolates on offer in Tesco!

[searching_me]

YAY!!! welcome i found that theres many things out there that are ok once every 2 weeks or so .. but for the first month its best to be strict to detox your body x

[searching_me]

oooooo can i stress one thing ... nobody straving themselves honestly ive seen my friends just lately strave themselves for 3 days straight very worrying so eat just healthy :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: x

[Millie's Mum]

I'm in but have been told off by the HV for not eating enough whilst BFing so am hoping to lose some through exercise for the first few weeks/months and then hope to really get into it. I'm back in pre preg clothes but with serious muffin top and bulges where there shouldn't be bulges.

Was gonna ask for a wii fit for my birthday in august but don't like the idea of it saying ouch when I get on!

[searching_me]

it says ouch when my DD steps on it (she like the games) and shes weighs nothing ... still not the best ego boost :undecided ... i say even if you cut the crap its still something x

[LucyB-Bride to Be]

I'm in but have been told off by the HV for not eating enough whilst BFing so am hoping to lose some through exercise for the first few weeks/months and then hope to really get into it. I'm back in pre preg clothes but with serious muffin top and bulges where there shouldn't be bulges.

Was gonna ask for a wii fit for my birthday in august but don't like the idea of it saying ouch when I get on!

I actually got rid of mine...i got sick of it giving me a huge belly, it made me very disheartened :rotfl:

[searching_me]

how did you get rid of her??? x

[LucyB-Bride to Be]

how did you get rid of her??? x

I meant i actualy got rid of my wii fit!! Sorry i guess that post didn't make much sense reading it back lol x

[My Fathers Daughter]

Searching - have I been banished???

I'm not on the list :cry:

[searching_me]

:rotfl: o ok :rotfl: shes not under the patio then :rotfl: ... think my OH would kill me if i got rid of it plus i like to go na na when i loose a little weight ... me ... childish ... :rotfl: x

[searching_me]

ooooo sorry MFD :o *wonders off to correct* x

[searching_me]

all done MFD :D x

[redstararnie76]

Hi,
Can I join in please? My daughter (and my fat!) will be 4 in Oct:eek:
I need help!

[My Fathers Daughter]

Hi,
Can I join in please? My daughter (and my fat!) will be 4 in Oct:eek:
I need help!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[scruffy96uk]

I'm defo in.......... for the mo:rotfl::rotfl:
It's not so much weight I need to lose it's just the jelly belly lol
So any easy excercises to tone my tum will be much appreciated (like ones where I can sit in front of TV:rotfl:)

[3onitsway]

I'm in too please searchie - I'll get weighed on the wii tomorrow and start from there.

I've not actually got a lot to loose - i'd like my tight 12's to become loose 12's again! But some exercise is needed to stops bits that shouldn't jiggle, jiggling. :o

[searching_me]

yes you may ... and you may have all the help you wish :D x

[searching_me]

you still fit in a 12 :eek: ... no fair :rotfl: x

[scruffy96uk]

3 I'm a bit like you still fit my 12s but want to lose the muffin top!!!!!

Ok I've also just instantly lost weight by defuzzing it was like a jungle!!!! Must have at least lost a couple of pounds lol!!!

Oh and Tine mighht move this thread so if you can't find it look under the health forums.

[3onitsway]

you still fit in a 12 :eek: ... no fair :rotfl: x

I may be able to fasten my 12 jeans, but they're not comfy and i can't breathe or walk. :rotfl:

[searching_me]

ok i need to swap bodys ... i have a cupboard filled of size 12s i need to fit back in to them :rotfl: x

[searching_me]

ok scruffy :) x

[Bitsy Beans]

Can I join you. I am not sure if my fat is nearly 4 years old or 11 nearly 12 months old but either way I need to shift this.

Can I recommend to those of you with a Wii - try the EA Active. Much better and more interesting than Wii Fit by a mile and you can still use the Wii Board with it. Wii Fit is nice for Yoga but if you are interested in a good workout Active is the way to go.

[searching_me]

welcome to the club bitsy :D x

[SeptemberBaby]

OK, I'm in! Although technically mine is not baby weight as I didn't put much on during either pregnancy...I was BIG already! :rolleyes:.

xx

[searching_me]

added you ...im so happy now im not doing it on my own :D x

[emlou2009]

3 I'm a bit like you still fit my 12s but want to lose the muffin top!!!!!

Ok I've also just instantly lost weight by defuzzing it was like a jungle!!!! Must have at least lost a couple of pounds lol!!!

Oh and Tine mighht move this thread so if you can't find it look under the health forums.
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Hi,
Can I join in please? My daughter (and my fat!) will be 4 in Oct:eek:
I need help!
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

this is brilliant who knew so many people would be up for it :T
my top tip is smaller dinner plates, and dishing up the veg first so it takes up most of the plate and piling whatever else is left onto OH's plate :rotfl:

[searching_me]

my rule is lots of veg on a plate and eat them first then you fill on the good :) x

[Lu T]

I'd like to put myself on the weighting list (geddit?!)

As soon as LO arrived (EDD 11 July) I need to get on a diet pronto as my best friend gets married at the end of August. That gives me anywhere between 8 weeks (if babe arrives NOW) and 4 weeks (if babe goes 2 weeks over) to lose some weight.

I've an appt booked with the personal shopper at Debenhams on Friday 27 August, so I need to look acceptable by then. I'll only know the full extent of the damage when this one arrives so will keep you posted.

Looking forward to the support. Great idea Searchie!

[searching_me]

lu t i'll pop a to be shifting next to your name :D x

[money maker]

ME TOO !!!

Add me on the list please SM?
Thanks :)

[angelfairy]

hi searching...

can you add me to the list too.

currently thinking i will just cut out all the junk and aim to eat three meals a day, not just one and go overboard on that.

[Pink Princess 1]

Me too - can you please add me to the list :) I started 3 weeks ago and have lost 10lb ( but still loads more to lose)

[searching_me]

yep i can :D x

[searching_me]

all added :D ... well done on losing 10lb pp x

[LucyB-Bride to Be]

Me too - can you please add me to the list :) I started 3 weeks ago and have lost 10lb ( but still loads more to lose)

Wow 10lb in 3 weeks is fab :D Well done you :j

[Bettyboop]

Wow 10lb in 3 weeks is fab :D Well done you :j

Please do share your secret.... :beer:

[Flipped27]

Well i had my enchiladas and some minstrels - i feel a bit ill now so off to bed. Oh am glad i have such a healthy attitude to food.......

Fresh start tomorrow - woo hoo! Still breastfeeding so do i get to eat lots still?!
Oh and did you know tea counts towards your 2 litres of water every day?! (I just have to ditch the biscuits then.....)

[Flipped27]

Me too - can you please add me to the list :) I started 3 weeks ago and have lost 10lb ( but still loads more to lose)

Ooh yes do tell your secret please!!!

[RoxieW]

oooooh - can i join in please?
Third baby little Dex is 4 months old and I've want to shift a stone and generally tone up.

I've been going to exercise classes 3 times a week for the past 6 wks and have so far lost 4lb. Sounds a bit measly I know but for the first month I didnt lose a thing but I have toned up abit, so I was happy when I finally started losing weight a fortnight ago.

Weight loss thus far -
weighed 2 wks ago - 3lbs loss
weighed this week - 1lb

This week was a bit of a milestone as it was the first time my BMI has been in the 'ideal' range :j

I haven't really altered my diet. Am breastfeeding so cant watch the cals too much anyway (I thought the weight was meant to drop off lol!). But I do try to keep under 2000kcal a day. I'd recommend the 'live strong' website which has an application called 'my plate' where you can enter your foods and it calculates your calories.

My aim is just to stick with the exercise really and hopefuly continue losing weight slowely but surely.

[squashy]

Fresh start tomorrow - woo hoo! Still breastfeeding so do i get to eat lots still?!


Yep! In fact you should avoid really crash dieting when you are breastfeeding as your body could release toxins. Steady weight loss is def the way to go! Personally I would enjoy being allowed to be fat for at least 6 months and start dieting after that- don't forget that breastmilk gives the baby its main source of nutrition until at least 12 months old ;) (cutting out a bit of the junk food is never a bad thing.

Wish you'd have started this thread 6 months ago- not much point in me joining now as nearly back to pre-pregnancy size after biting the bullet in March and joining WW! Baby is 20 months now and I'm still feeding. WW allows 5 extra points for BF mums (or 10 points if baby has nothing but). :T

[weezl74]

I'd like to put myself on the weighting list (geddit?!)

As soon as LO arrived (EDD 11 July) I need to get on a diet pronto as my best friend gets married at the end of August. That gives me anywhere between 8 weeks (if babe arrives NOW) and 4 weeks (if babe goes 2 weeks over) to lose some weight.

I've an appt booked with the personal shopper at Debenhams on Friday 27 August, so I need to look acceptable by then. I'll only know the full extent of the damage when this one arrives so will keep you posted.

Looking forward to the support. Great idea Searchie!

Hi Lu T just a quick thought, my friend had a similar timescale after the birth of her 2nd baby to get into an already bought size 8 bridesmaid dress, and she did manage it, so I believe you can too :)

[Becles]

Go on then - count me in.

I put on three stone when I had Charlotte as I had SPD and severe oedema. I was pretty much immobile for the last few months of the pregnancy and a couple of months after she was born, then my pelvis was very weak for over a year after she was born so I couldn't do any exercise.

Managed to lose two stone last year which I'm pleased about. Would like to lose another stone to get back to the weight I was when I got married.

[sparkle03]

I would like to join you all please, I was a 14 when I got pregnant and I have been actively trying to drop some weight for just under three weeks (Lexi is nine weeks old) Im now a size 12 and wish to slim into a 10....
We are hopefully going on holiday in October, just need to see if we think we can cope with a baby and the heat and a stroppy independant six year old!
But thats when I would like to hit my target for.
Good luck to all x

[Rummer]

Oh dear my DD is 5 and I still say to people I am working on shifting my baby weight! I went from an 8 to a 14 then back to a 12 after a lot of hard work and there I have stuck for the last 5 years. I want to be a 10 by the end of the summer and I am going to do it through eating less and doing more (I refuse to use the word exercise, reminds me too much of PE lessons). So if 5 years after giving birth is not tooo late can I join in too????

[emlou2009]

oooooh - can i join in please?
Third baby little Dex is 4 months old and I've want to shift a stone and generally tone up.

I've been going to exercise classes 3 times a week for the past 6 wks and have so far lost 4lb. Sounds a bit measly I know but for the first month I didnt lose a thing but I have toned up abit, so I was happy when I finally started losing weight a fortnight ago.

Weight loss thus far -
weighed 2 wks ago - 3lbs loss
weighed this week - 1lb

This week was a bit of a milestone as it was the first time my BMI has been in the 'ideal' range :j

I haven't really altered my diet. Am breastfeeding so cant watch the cals too much anyway (I thought the weight was meant to drop off lol!). But I do try to keep under 2000kcal a day. I'd recommend the 'live strong' website which has an application called 'my plate' where you can enter your foods and it calculates your calories.

My aim is just to stick with the exercise really and hopefuly continue losing weight slowely but surely.
:T don t forget just cos you havent lost any weight doesnt mean you havent lost any fat, if you've been toning up, cos muscle is heavier than fat ;)

[Flipped27]

Oh dear my DD is 5 and I still say to people I am working on shifting my baby weight! I went from an 8 to a 14 then back to a 12 after a lot of hard work and there I have stuck for the last 5 years. I want to be a 10 by the end of the summer and I am going to do it through eating less and doing more (I refuse to use the word exercise, reminds me too much of PE lessons). So if 5 years after giving birth is not tooo late can I join in too????

Fear not, I have actually lost pre ds2 weight, am on the way to losing pre ds1 (aged nearly 6) weight and then will try to get to pre dd (Nearly 10 :eek:) weight!!!!

5 years is nothing!! ;) I am going to try to "do more" as well as i have lost weight recently but seriously need to tone up - my problem is a common one i fear. I work 5 days a week, am still bfing so need to be around for bedtime, and am exhausted at the end of it so exercise is last on my list...

Ah well, i shall have to make more of an effort ;)

I ove this thread, i feel all motivated (to start on Monday........):cool:

[searching_me]

morning added you all ... i dont advice crash dieting ever its not healthy so i say steady as you go :D x

[SugarSpun]

I'll be in once I've offloaded the occupant :)

I've put on about 40lbs and still have 5 weeks to go. I'm still wearing size 8 maternity clothing but I've put on loads around my thighs, it's all ripply and cellulite-y and it needs to go, plus I'm only 5'1 so the extra weight really shows.

[cazscoob]

cant believe the amount of people that have joined!!!
i have the RC books here so was thinking of going along that line but obviously would have to add in extra calories as im still BF? my worst thing is snacking on rubbish and fizzy juice so will have to be strong!

[Bitsy Beans]

Have ordered a second hand copy of Beyond Chocolate (very MSE ;) )and there is NO WAY I can diet. I can't stick to them and they make me miserable. I read really quick so hopefully if kids aren't up too late this evening I can really get stuck into the book.
Comfort eating and eating due to being tired are all my issues so if I can work on those I should be well on my way.
Got a school reunion in September so want to have lost some weight by then.

[searching_me]

wow im so impressed how everyone is getting in on this :D im spending today and tomorrow clearing my cupboards writing lists and planning (i like to plan) sugar i'll put a to be shifting next to your name to :) x

[searching_me]

Have ordered a second hand copy of Beyond Chocolate (very MSE ;) )and there is NO WAY I can diet. I can't stick to them and they make me miserable. I read really quick so hopefully if kids aren't up too late this evening I can really get stuck into the book.
Comfort eating and eating due to being tired are all my issues so if I can work on those I should be well on my way.
Got a school reunion in September so want to have lost some weight by then.

these are my issues on top of baby weight as well as eating coz it there .. so gonna fill the house with loads and loads of fruit and veg then if i snack its all good x

[My Fathers Daughter]

Oh my - I can't believe how many of us there are!!

We shouldn't get moved...there is a Murphys thread seems to be alright in the Arms :confused:


For anyone with a Wii fit - doing the step aerobics holding the baby provides additional weight training...and has the added benefit of sending Benjamin to sleep.

Note - hula-hooping is not so easy with baby!!

I will get back on the Wii on Monday - for now I am making roast beef and roast potatoes (in this heat I must be mad!!) YUMMY!!

[searching_me]

roast???? in this heat .... good luck :rotfl: x

[cazscoob]

heat??? whats that, we have rain:(

my plan is 30-40 mins on the wii fit a day and also a 1/2 - 1 hours walk with the little ones every morning in their pram. food wise i havent started that yet, will do asda online and have my final takeaway tonight and a roast tom!

[elle_gee]

I'm lurking.. :o Embarrassed to admit I don't have anything to lose - stress appears to be a good diet aid! - but I do need to stop eating so much junk in general so I'm loitering for healthy food ideas and to wish you all luck! :D xxx

[searching_me]

elle i need all the luck and support i can get :rotfl: thanks x

[Jazzie99]

Hiya All,

Can I join too.. I had my second son in December (boxing day to be exact!).

I've got 1 stone to lose and I'm really struggling. I'm currently 8st 8lb, want to get down to 7st 8lb... which is still heavier than my pre pregnancy weight but I'd be happy at that weight. I've been living in two pairs of jeans for the last 6 months cos I refuse to buy bigger clothes!! Hate my chunky thighs, bingo wings and role of fat across my stomach...:(

I joined a local gym and went 3/4 times a week but fell off the wagon about 2 weeks ago.... gonna start going again on Monday....

I hope this thread will encourage me to get to my target faster..... Good Luck to Everyone xx

[searching_me]

. I've been living in two pairs of jeans for the last 6 months cos I refuse to buy bigger clothes!! Hate my chunky thighs, bingo wings and role of fat across my stomach...:(


im currently living in 1 pair of jean for this same reason x

[Choccie]

Can I join please Searching?

Had my little one in April and have managed to put on over a stone since having her, and while bf!!!

Really would love some help, have tried by rejoining sw but still keep putting on, always seem to be hungry, grab whatever and get larger by the day, been out today and had sweat marks on my top from where my rolls of fat are! So ashamed to type that but hoping it kicks my behind!

Good luck to everyone :)

[searching_me]

no shame needed choccie coz believe me i know how easy it is to put the weight on :D x

[selinalauren]

hi, can i join too?
I have two boys, the eldest is 5 and my youngest is 8
months.
I am a short mummy too and have loads of chunk hanging about everywhere! Ideally i would like to lose about two stone so i can be a yummy mummy :-)
I am so looking forward to being happy with myself again, my problem is is that i sit and moan then order a takeaway to cheer myself up lol.
Good luck to all you other mummys xx

[emlou2009]

i have just had grilled chicken salad :D it was yummy and even my carnivorous OH enjoyed it :rotfl: as long as i can keep him entertained in the healthy food department it should be easy!

[princess tinkerbell]

hii, don't need to lose weight really, was size 8 before baby and am still size 8 now that ds is 2years.

just haven't been able to tone my stomach, very annoying, any tips for exercises to tone this area that avoid going gym??

much appreciated.

[searching_me]

pt sit ups and tummy crunchs min of 30 a day :D x

[searching_me]

i have just had grilled chicken salad :D it was yummy and even my carnivorous OH enjoyed it :rotfl: as long as i can keep him entertained in the healthy food department it should be easy!

i find with men as long as they still get meat in there meal they're happy :p x

[carlamagee]

just had a read, and could you add me in with a "to be shifting" beside me pls sm!? due 3rd august, and i think if i get in the right frame of mind now i will actually do it properly after bubba is born!!....heres hoping!!!

[searching_me]

yes i can carla :D .... right ive gone through the house and once the last pack of malteasers is gone (going to DD if shes good) then thats it no more crap ... also i was gonna say 20mins of intensive house cleaning is also classed as excerise (i'll have to find the link) x

edit: found something
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/tips/expert-advice/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-with-household-chores/

http://www.ehow.com/how_2317628_do-housework-burn-calories.html

[SugarSpun]

How soon after birth can you get on with the stomach crunches?

[Glamazon]

SM ma dear - stick me on the 'weighting list' (that was a good one!) :rotfl:

I am hoping to be one of this horrible people who bounce right back after birth but going on my Mum's belly I might need a bit of help! She has the excuse of having 5 kids which is what I want as well - am sure after 5 chocolate and ice cream filled pregnancies I'll def need to shift something!!

[SugarSpun]

I'm hoping to bounce back too Glam - my family is divided into women who have a baby and never regain any semblance of shape, and women who walk out of the hospital in their size 8 pre pregnant pants. I'm shaped like the skinny ones normally but have gained weight like the others so it could go either way.

Just noticed this morning that my boobs have started pointing the wrong way. How does one fix this post-birth? A pessimistic pair is not what I want for the rest of my life.

[Glamazon]

do the 'ole - I must, I must, I must improve my bust exercises!!!

Mine have only gone up one size to a DD (thank god, was dreading getting my pre-op H cups back!) and are still pert so am hoping they stay that way.

As boobs are mostly fat, I don't think you can do much with them!

[searching_me]

SS for stomach crunch i think its 4-6 weeks depending on the woman and if it was natural or c/s ... also with boob you cant and wont know what they'll be like til after birth or BFing (if you are) you have to wait til the milk dries up before you get there real shape x

[Choccie]

Just checking in ladies, I can associate with SL about feeling fed up and eating more! I think being at home with DD is so new as im used to always being at work, too much in fridge and cupboards and so easy to much away when DS and DH are at school and work, they really have no idea how much I eat throughout the day!!

So from tomorrow I am going to really try my best, gonna come straight to lappy when I feel weak (expect to be infront of it all day for at least the first week!)

Has anyone got the ea sports/active thingy for the wii, was wondering if it was any good and worth spending the pennies on?

[searching_me]

i dont but OH wants it so i expect we'll have it soon :rotfl: ... well choccie we're here for you if you feel weak :) x

[cazscoob]

have just made a big pot of soup so that will be great for quick easy healthy lunches! thinking porridge/fruit and fibre for breakfast. smaller plate for dinners and fruit and raisins for snacks!

[searching_me]

sounds like a good start caz :D im spending tomorrow at the f&v market and holland and barret :D x

[Bitsy Beans]

Has anyone got the ea sports/active thingy for the wii, was wondering if it was any good and worth spending the pennies on?

I've got it. It's faaaaaaaaar better than Wii fit (unless you like the balancing games/yoga which are fun but not exactly fat burning).
I've just burnt 250 calories doing two workouts of 25 mins each on it. Am sweating buckets now but feeling pleased with myself :D

[searching_me]

hmmmmmmmmmm might have to see then i work for a game company so a discount is in order :D x

[Bitsy Beans]

hmmmmmmmmmm might have to see then i work for a game company so a discount is in order :D x

Go on you know you want to ;)

[searching_me]

Go on you know you want to ;)

i checked already we dont have any in stock :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:x

[3onitsway]

I've got it. It's faaaaaaaaar better than Wii fit (unless you like the balancing games/yoga which are fun but not exactly fat burning).
I've just burnt 250 calories doing two workouts of 25 mins each on it. Am sweating buckets now but feeling pleased with myself :D

We've got it - but i've not used it yet..........I will start tommorrow. OH has used it a lot, a 30 day challenge?!? gives you work outs every day, with one day off in three. He's had it on the most challenging setting and has worked up a sweat.

[searching_me]

you know what ive even managed to drag OH in to doing this :D x

[redstararnie76]

Good morning everyone.
I'm up bright and early as dh had to get up at 5 to go to London for a training course.
Today's the first official day of my baby weight shifting regime - wish me luck!
I've got off to a reasonable start with breakfast - which I never normally fit-in in the mornings, just got to keep it going at work. (And stay away from the evil, calorie-laden shop and restaurant at work....).
Am hoping to work through lunch (eating at my desk while working - hopefully stopping me buying more food in addition to what I've packed for lunch), so that I can finish early and go to the gym.
Next challenge will be tonight. DH's presence in the evenings often helps keep me away from going completely overboard on snacking (at least until his back is turned or he's gone to the bathroom :D), but because of this course he won't be here until tomorrow night - MUST STAY STRONG.
Anyway, here goes, and wishing good luck to everyone - we can do it!

[Bitsy Beans]

We've got it - but i've not used it yet..........I will start tommorrow. OH has used it a lot, a 30 day challenge?!? gives you work outs every day, with one day off in three. He's had it on the most challenging setting and has worked up a sweat.

You can also choose different workouts or make your own. Have a good time using it (especially in this heat!!!).

I was sitting feeding DD last night and because I'd been picking at a few things after tea was feeling really bad about myself as usual so I did Paul McKenna's trick of repeating the internal voices in my head in a silly voice. And do you know what I didn't feel bad after all. I've not done it before and was really suprised it worked :o There is hope for me yet :T

[Pink Princess 1]

My diet is really low fat - 3 healthy meals with no snacking in between and I will go to the nurse at my gps for a monthly weigh in.... I have been a yo yo dieter most of my life and am determined this time I will lose it in a healthy way . I need the discipline of somebody weighing me but really didnt want to have to pay for RC or WW so this is ideal for me. I also try to walk about 3 miles per day or at least every other day:p I also have a holiday booked for august and so desperately dont want to look the way I did at easter when we went abroad and i covered up in sarongs all day long!!

[Becles]

I got weighed this morning and I'm 11st 12oz. I'm going to get weighed every Monday morning and update.

This site looks really good:
http://www.foodfocus.co.uk

You can set up a profile and add in your weights and it calculates your BMI and draws graphs and stuff.

You can also set goals, and keep a log of the food you have eaten and an exercise diary if you wish. Some good resources on there too.

[carlamagee]

good luck to everyone who is starting today!!!
willpower vibes to everyone!!! xxo

[sparkle03]

Morning Ladies,

Its so nice to see everyone reporting back. Im just signing in to do a confession :o

Had a takeaway and a bottle erm i mean glass of wine over the weekend. But I have decided to be extra good through the week and have weekends off, that way i know i will stick to it better. Plus we usually end up eating out over the weekend so I dont want to be spoiling that.

Went to the farm shop yesterday and spent loads on fruit and salad and things :D

Also did a big shop and got plenty of fresh chicken and turkey.... going to make chicken and mango salad for dinner later me thinks.

Im a bit annoyed though as I have done something to my back and I think Im going to be out of action on the gym equipment for a few days, will have to concentrae on stretching and yoga!

[cazscoob]

morning ladies well its day 1 good luck to all trying! think ill get the wii fit on for a bit and get myself weighed:o

[searching_me]

morning ladies glad to see everyones getting off ona good start ... not happy as DD and OH had all the milk so no breakfast til i get down town and get something .. somnething healthy of course :D gotta go get my fruit from market got an order from tescos tomorrow with all 20 bottles of fizzy water ... right things wont buy themselves x

[emlou2009]

that website looks brilliant, good find becles! depressing though that it says it'll take me til feb 2010 to reach my goal weight lol!

i want to go to town to stock up on salady bits - how long does lettuce keep for? :confused: i've only ever bought them bags as and when i need them which isnt very often :o but i'm aiming to have salad instead of spuddy or pasta-y sides so that could get a bit expensive!!

[MrsTine]

I think most people have now found this thread so I'm going to move it to the health board I'm afraid.
I'll be joining you all shortly I think - but not until I have cleared out the chocolate icecream in the freezer and the full fat coke in the fridge :rotfl:
Good luck all!

[Rummer]

Diet fail - half a box of Thorntons for breakfast. Guess I need to remove all temptation from reach!

[redstararnie76]

Becles - That website is great, thank-you for sharing.
I'm not sure that my will power is sufficient for the job, but that site reckons that I could achieve my target before the end of October this year!!!
I might not follow it quite that drastically as it doesn't seem much of a calorie allowance - 843 calories a day (!), and I need to be sensible (DH and I are trying for another baby at the moment), but wow - seeing how few days I could achieve it in is a HUGE kick up the backside....
Just need to keep away from that evil shop now....

[searching_me]

mrs t i'll add you to the to be shifting jyst tell me when you want to start properly ... dont beat your yourself up though rum i got rid of all my crap last night ready :D currently snacking on mushrooms and hummus :D x

[MrsTine]

euuurgh - hummus (we need a "yucky" emoticon LOL)
Might make some lentil soup if madam lets me... hmmm
and at least I'm having loads of salad as it's all growing like wild fire in the garden at the moment :)

[searching_me]

how about this one _pale_ :rotfl: .. i just spent £20 on f&v and £10 on holland and barret on healthy snacks im feeling happy im starting good :D x

[searching_me]

ok just found the half bag of jelly bellys i got a few months ago so to stop myself eating them im going to use them for zoes reward treats then i dont eat them and i dont have to spend any money ...WIN!!! x

[Flipped27]

Oh me, oh my, what a TERRIBLE start! I have had a boost bar and just come home from work and eaten loads! :mad:

OK - I don't need dinner, i have had my quota of food for today (and tomorrow and the next day probably) so tonight dh is working, me and the Wii fit have a date!

How's everyone else getting on? Better than me i'm sure...

Clare

[searching_me]

at least your going to burn it off :D flip ..
im not doing to bad had my 2ltrs of waters and only had fruit and veg for snacks having chilli for dinner ... spices help your body digest .. or so i heard somewhere and i got water biscuits (the only crackers with no yeast in) for snacks tonight x

[redmel1621]

Good luck everyone....

I haven't been great on my first day, but will get back on track for the rest of the week, and will try and fit in some exercise too:)

I am having Morrocan chickpea soup and a roll for dinner, it smells lovely cooking away in the kitchen:)


Mel x

[searching_me]

sounds good mel my household aint a big fan of soups but i love them :D x

[redmel1621]

sounds good mel my household aint a big fan of soups but i love them :D x

I love them too...dh not a big fan and will eat them now and again for lunch, but the kids won't touch them at all!!

This one is lovely...I got the recipe from the good food website, which is a great site and if you are calorie counting, will even let you search by how many calories is in the meal:)

Mel x

[Lu T]

hii, don't need to lose weight really, was size 8 before baby and am still size 8 now that ds is 2years.

just haven't been able to tone my stomach, very annoying, any tips for exercises to tone this area that avoid going gym??

much appreciated.

Princess - I have a pilates/fit ball and book which is great for stomachs. You can do sit-ups on it which work you much harder than the traditional type, plus all kinds of other stomach exercises. I like the one where you lie on your back, grip the ball with your thighs and lift it up and down. You can do the same holding it with your hands to work other stomach muscles too.

And the absolute best is the 'plank' - where you hold all of your weight on your hands and toes while trying to still breathe. Bad explanation so the pics here http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://weightlossexercise.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/plank1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://weightlossexercise.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/core-exercises/&usg=__JRkFCjznvHhWKi-hRlBQgSpgn9I=&h=2448&w=3264&sz=3513&hl=en&start=8&sig2=s0EWZSvLcD80ib_s1qaMrQ&tbnid=ti69yBlSLG4_2M:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dplank%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den&ei=XgFJSvPsOIHH-AaUjdgq

You can start by being on your knees and keeping a straight back on your forearms or hands. Then graduate to being up on your toes. Be careful not to dip your back though.

Think I got my ball and book from Asda so worth a look?

Good luck everyone. Hope you've had good first days. Can't wait to join you.

[redstararnie76]

oh well, managed to avoid evil shop all day somehow. Unfortunately I also managed to avoid the gym as well - so much for my plan to work through lunch and finish early... Trying to persuade myself to stick on an exercise video now: Pro's; means I can consume a few more calories this evening. Con's; do you know how hot it is!?!

[searching_me]

just done my wii fit yoga and weighed myself and ive lost 6lbs in the last 2 weeks and i wasnt even trying :D:D:D:D im geared up to lose more now but 19mins is all i can handle on wii fit at the mo x

[searching_me]

oh well, managed to avoid evil shop all day somehow. Unfortunately I also managed to avoid the gym as well - so much for my plan to work through lunch and finish early... Trying to persuade myself to stick on an exercise video now: Pro's; means I can consume a few more calories this evening. Con's; do you know how hot it is!?!

think it as sweating the calories away ;) x

[Bettyboop]

Hi, does anyone know if you burn more fat bike riding that you would do walking? Cheers.

[searching_me]

yes you would .. alot more x

[emlou2009]

i just had a grilled chicken salad again, yummy :D
did feel forced to have a dollop of garlic mayo though, boo :(

that food focus website is actually brilliant, i've used my phone today cos i've been out to note down everything i've eaten and then came home and added it all on, and i thought i'd had quite a good day but i've actually gone over my target calories for the day by 400 :eek: so its good cos i can see where i have gone wrong! tomorrow will be better!!

[searching_me]

well coming to the close of first day and ive been pretty good 2ltrs of water mushrooms and hummus, chill for dinner a smoothie (hm) for pudding snacks have been nut and dried fruit from holland and barret and passion fruit so good so far x

[redstararnie76]

i just had a grilled chicken salad again, yummy :D
did feel forced to have a dollop of garlic mayo though, boo :(

that food focus website is actually brilliant, i've used my phone today cos i've been out to note down everything i've eaten and then came home and added it all on, and i thought i'd had quite a good day but i've actually gone over my target calories for the day by 400 :eek: so its good cos i can see where i have gone wrong! tomorrow will be better!!

I couldn't agree more, that website's fab. I love the way it tells you what you've lost today based on the calories you've consumed against what you need to sustain your current weight. Apparently I've lost 0.27lb today :T . I'm hoping this may become my next obsession....

[Bitsy Beans]

I am halfway through reading Beyond Chocolate and feeling pretty good so far. I had bacon, onion and courgette pasta bake. I ate slowly and consciously and only had half of it. Shall finish the rest for tomorrows lunch :)
I have eaten when I was hungry today and haven't comfort eaten at all (which I could have when I went and checked my bank balances - but that's a whole other thread :( )
In the words of Nina Simone "I am feelin' goooooooooood"

[redstararnie76]

Morning all, day 2 of the new regime for me and I'm determined to stick to it.
Challenge number 1 coming up - I'm attending a conference today and they always have a 'set' meal, which is going to be tricky, and worse of all, free-flowing biscuits which I always find hard to resist.
Oh well, must be strong.........

[Bettyboop]

So far I have eaten 2 cup cakes made by my kids which I couldn't refuse. Have had a glass of yop and 2 shredded wheat. I think it's important to drink a lot of water not just because of the heat but for ones health and skin. I'm aiming for at least 6 glasses today. Good luck for the challenge everyone.

[searching_me]

morning mentally and physically exhausted from DS but im being strong had rice crispies with a banana on top for breakfast nothing til lunch now apart from water im not sure what im doing for dinner as DD has her parents evening tonight at 4:30pm and it always runs late :mad: ... to be honest could just sleep the day away at least i wouldnt be over eating :) x

[Claire Jones]

Searching can you add me onto the list as well please.

I only put on half a stone with DS1 and then lost 2stone afterwards but it crept back on before I became pregnant again. Again only put on about 10lb with DS2 but had far too much to start with before DS1 was born!! Since just before DS2 was born I have lost 2stone but that includes his weight as I weighed myself just before he was born but forgot to do it just afterwards. So I've probably lost just under a stone of my own bulk but I'll start it from now and ideally I'd like to lose about 4 to 5 stone. That way I can be slim enough to run round the park with my boys without having to stop every couple of minutes or watch as daddy plays with them.

I have to admint I'm another one for the comfort eating or when/if I get a few moments I tend to munch on something I shouldn't. I seem to get so hungry mid morning and mid afternoon even though I've had fruit & fribe or weetabix for breakfast and then a sandwich for lunch, it could be partly to do with me breastfeeding as I have a booby monster that would eat all day given the chance! However food shopping is being delivered this afternoon with plenty of fruit so when I get the munchies I have some fruit to snack on.

That food focus website is brillant - how bad is my BMI though, 37.7!! Fatty alert!! I like the fact it has housework and childcare in the exercise list and least I'll always be able to add something each day.

How is everyone doing the 2lts of water per day? I was thinking about putting it in an empty fizzy drink bottle and then drinking from that so I know how I'm doing.

Sorry rambled on a bit there - time to get some exercise/housework done

[searching_me]

added you claire ... just had my tesco shop 20 bottles of fizzy water :D x

[Bettyboop]

added you claire ... just had my tesco shop 20 bottles of fizzy water :D x

If you get bored drinking plain fizzy water it's quite refreshing with apple juice. Fill a glass half way with apple juice and then top up with fizzy water..... A lot of people in Germany enjoy this drink.. It's perfect for a hot summers day.

You must have a huge kitchen to store all those bottles of water ;)

[searching_me]

nope not a huge kitchen quite a small one but with lots of cupboard space :D ... i never get bored of fizzy water but i may have to try that :D

[searching_me]

today ive had cereal with banana, celerey with hummus half a sausage roll and chilli for dinner i was gonna go on wii fit but after treking up and down DD school, its down a very steep hill, im shattered and barely awake :( x

[redstararnie76]

Evening everyone,
Well, today wasn't as bad as it could have been. I managed to get through the whole conference (9.30-1.30) without eating one biscuit!! Yay me!!! The set lunch looked really bad - rich sauces etc, so I made my excuses to get back to the office and just picked up a chicken wrap on the way (ok, could have been better - 483 calories :eek:), crikey - at this rate I might actually lose a couple of pounds this week :T

[searching_me]

snacks tonight ive had boi yogurt stuff with that lve culture stuff and a small flapjack and thats me for tonight not bad i think (hope) x

[emlou2009]

i've done really well today except for a large slice of homemade sponge cake with buttercream filling my nan had made :( i couldnt say no cos she would have been offended! i did tell her after not to offer my anything in future though. not that she ever listens :rotfl:

according to foodfocus i've only gone over my calorie allowance by 258! not bad considering i reckon the cake was about 500!!

[searching_me]

im on the hunt for a healthy (or ish) carrot cake not having much luck but if i find anything i'll let you know :D x

[LucyB-Bride to Be]

Hi all :)
Have to confess i havn't actually started my diet yet, i keep putting it off even though i know i have to do it :o Got mil2b coming to visit at the weekend so i just know this will include meals out so i have decided i'm going to start after the weekend and actually stick to it! Felt a bit rubbish this morning when i went to put my dress on that fit me nicely 2 weeks ago to find that it was just a little bit too tight around the waist, so god knows how much weight i've put on in these last few weeks! Anyhow it sounds like your all doing really well so far. Well done :D xx

[searching_me]

dont worry lucy im sure once you get yourself going you'll be fine ... im craving my beloved coke zero but i refuse to give in :rotfl: x

[LucyB-Bride to Be]

I know what you mean...i love fizzy drinks! If only i could drink as much water as i do pepsi and lemonade i'd feel great!! Right going to start thinking positive now :D happier slimmer me!!! x

[searching_me]

i always drink lots of water anyway but i would drink a bottle of coke zero every other night but drink coke makes me want chocolate so im cutting it all out x

[Bitsy Beans]

Well am doing OK so far. Eating slowly, savouring every mouthful and eating what I want. Even had half a bar of Sainsbury's basics dark chocolate. Am trying to wean myself off milk and I have to say I think it might be working :T
Not had brekkie yet but I am not hungry at the moment (so therefore no need to eat) but will probably have my usual toast and butter. Going to cook a veggie chilli in the SC for tonight's tea. made some HM breaksticks yesterday which were delish so had some of those with thin ham and salad cream for tea last night.

Am still feelin' good ;)

[emlou2009]

not going to my nans today so should have a good day!! going to drink lots of water, had toast for breakfast, probably have toast or cereal for lunch and spag bol for dinner.

oh but going to cinema tonight so will have to be strong and resist popcorn!!!

[searching_me]

be strong emlou :D ... ive had cereal and a banana for breakfast and wholegrain yogurt for lunch ive done lots of housework and built up a sweat which i supose aint to hard in this weather :( got a bit of a headache so gonna chill for abit got my friend coming up later so that should distract me :D ... hope your all doing well x

[redstararnie76]

Hi everyone,
I managed breakfast again this morning - that's 3 out of 3 days! Don't think I've ever managed that before. I'm having a ham salad for lunch and I've bought a pack of tic tacs in case I'm tempted to start picking... and no visits to evil shop so far this week!!! Yehaw! If I can only see out this week, I think evil shop closes for the summer when all the students leave and then that's a little less temptation.
Emlou - I know it's not the same, but Snack-a-jacks do packs of caramel popcorn that's not bad - around 90 calories a pack, if you don't want to deprive yourself completely. Perhaps you could take a bag with you?

[searching_me]

soooo happy i found some skinny cow ice cream (never can find it anywhere) so i can have some ice cream finally im dieing here x

[emlou2009]

i'll have a look for snack a jacks before we go in!

dinner appears to have gone out the window :rolleyes: OH still isnt home and we're going out at 7 so wont have time to cook. how annoying. i hope we have time to stop somewhere for something healthy or i'll end up with a cinema hot dog :eek: gotta eat something after all!

[searching_me]

your cinema does hotdogs???? resist emlou :rotfl: x

[searching_me]

well after my yogurts lunch i didnt eat another thing til dinner then i had cherries for after .. and as a late night snack a bowl of cereal .. getting the hand of this and i have gone for my low low fat ice cream saving that for the weekend as my treat :D x

[Bitsy Beans]

This thread is now making me laugh. Some of you are desperately trying to avoid the foods you really want and all we do is talk about them - that seems a bit cruel!! when I was working me and my mates used to talk about food ALL the time. We were obsessed and pretty much one of us would be on a diet at the time :rotfl:

[Toto]

hello everyone :hello: can I join the club too? the gorgeous little lily flower is now coming up 8 months and I've still got 2 stone to shift. I've actually lost the majority of the baby weight but I'd gained 2 stone before I got pregnant so this is what needs to be lost now.

[searching_me]

welcome and added you toto ... bitsy i dont usually think of food too much only when im bored, thats my downfall you see i used to smoke (2-3 a day) but usually when i was bored so when i stopped i replaced food when i would of had a fag and hey presto im fat x

[redstararnie76]

Hi everyone, still going strong on the eating front at the moment. Had some cereal for breakfast and another salad for lunch. My mum popped by to see us last night and she brought some lettuce and broad beans fresh from their garden so I'll have to include them for tea tonight - should be nice!
Hope everyone is doing ok. I'm starting to get a little nervous about the prospect of being at home all weekend as that's usually where I really slip up, but so far that website's really keeping me motivated.
Now I seem to be sorting my eating, next stage - exercise!

[redstararnie76]

Oh, and hope you had a good time at the cinema last night Emlou - what did you see?

[searching_me]

red im with you weekend are a pain for slip up but we will be strong :rotfl: x

[searching_me]

just popped on my wii fit and although it says im 59 and unstable ... it also told me id lost 2lbs in 2 days :j:j:j all this healthy eating is working .. off to up date my sig x

[LucyB-Bride to Be]

Well done :D Bet u feel so pleased!!! Did u "na-na" at the wii fit when it told you you had lost weight?!!! x

[redstararnie76]

Well done searching_me!

[searching_me]

actually i jumped and nearly broke it :rotfl: ... still says ouch when i step on it though :rolleyes: x

[Bitsy Beans]

just popped on my wii fit and although it says im 59 and unstable ... it also told me id lost 2lbs in 2 days :j:j:j all this healthy eating is working .. off to up date my sig x

But don't you hate it when it then tells you that your weight fluctuates naturally so it's basically raining on your parade.

I am finding it too hot to eat much although I am still eating when I am hungry and trying to be slower etc etc. Had tuna, cucumber and home grown lettuce and HM bread for tea. It was lovely but I didn't clean my plate for the sake of it :D

Just got back from badminton. It was killer. The sports hall was roasting quite unbearable. Only played for 30 mins as we couldn't stand more than that :o Still 30 mins is better than nothing at all and most importantly we had fun :D

[searching_me]

i know bitsy not nice to rain on someone parade :rolleyes: ...
30mins in this weather is like an hour with the sweating you do x

[emlou2009]

i had a cinema hot dog but i didnt eat all the bread lol! apparantly the hot dogs arent too bad on their own, who knew? and i resisted popcorn :D i can confirm transformers is awesome ;)

had a good day yesterday, only slip was a mini muffin at the baby group :T but it only had 77 calories so it wasnt bad really! might get a box and put them in the freezer :think: then if i must have something naughty i just need to wait for it to thaw and i cant eat them all!!

[redstararnie76]

Well resisted Emlou! Not easy, I know.
I'm feeling really pleased with myself - now on day 5 and I'm doing really well (for me!) eating-wise. I'm getting much better at 'policing' myself, (mainly due to that Food Focus website I should admit). Someone brought in a huge punnet of the most delicious strawberries with clotted cream yesterday. In the past I would have indulged and then cursed the fact that I'd fallen off the wagon, or not had any and then been resentful and slipped up later in the day - instead I had a handful and just avoided the cream, then no more! Likewise this morning, I had a moment of panic when I heard that the meeting I was about to attend was putting on cream teas (which I love) and I thought that temptation would overwhelm me, but actually when I entered scone, cream and jam into the Food Focus website, I realised that I had more than enough calories to justify having a small portion! wahey - I like this!

[searching_me]

well done ladies i havent checked out that food focus must do looks interesting though.. just breakfast cereal this morning i havent had chance to get lunch yet but i cant decide what to have :confused: x

[tiamai_d]

Can I join even though I'm still pregnant?

Just found out that I have gestational diabetes (I hope it's gestational) so I need to give up the sweeties and start portion control and all that depressing stuff. :(

And I just bought jaffa cakes too! :mad: I literally put the phone down and the tesco delivery came, how sick is that?! (and choc ices) :mad:

[Kaz2904]

OK, I've been following this for a couple of days and I need to join in. I've not got masses to lose, more in need of a tone up. I've signed up to the food focus site and will get DH to do the same. Kids school is 1/2 mile away (all up hill!) so will walk to collect them in a moment. I'm hoping to lose 2lb per week but that gives me about 750 calories a day (not a lot I know!). Now I can't eat that little so I obviously need to excercise more. I'd better cut out a lot of the coffee too as that adds massively to the calorie intake. I reckon I'll work up quite a sweat today getting up the hill. Then I'm at a wedding tonight so will hopefully burn some calories dancing!
My baby weight is going to be 6 in December. My first lot got shifted when I started my job. I lost 1 stone in a month without trying. Just walked to and from work (quickly as I had to get DD from the childminder) and walked loads whilst at work. Now I work nights so my food intake is massively up the creek and I need to try and sort it out.

[searching_me]

tia you can be an honorary member :D we'll keep you on the straight and narrow ... start by giving the kids the jaffas :rotfl: ..
welcome kaz your more the welcome to join the more the merrier ..
ive been good (slowlier getting easier) had weetabix for lunch and just had dinner of chicken roasties rice sweetcorn and a little stuffing but thats it apart from fruit til tomorrow :D gonna do wii fit later not for excerise just because OH knocked me off the top for hula hoops and i cant have that can i? :rotfl: x

[redstararnie76]

Hi everyone, just dropped in briefly before DH dominates the computer this evening!
Welcome Tia and Kaz!

[searching_me]

ive lost another 1lb :D:D:D:D loving it ... ive recurited my friend we even have a bet whoever gets to there goal weight first (but in the healthiest way no straving allowed) and the other has to buy the first drink of whatever they like :D ... im enjoying this x

[emlou2009]

we wont speak of last nights half pack of oreo slip up :o
going out for dinner tonight so cereal for breakfast and ryvita for lunch methinks!

[searching_me]

the odd slip up wont hurt how about if you burn off the calories by do extra bit of housework .. honestly housework can burn alot :D im popping out to help my friend by the right healthy snacks shes feeling low about herself so i said id cheer her up today :D x

[redstararnie76]

Hi everyone, haven't really got anything to say, but thought I would pop on to wish everyone luck with their weight loss this weekend!
Got to stay strong...

[emlou2009]

all is not lost :j i have looked on food focus and they have dominos on there and i'm going to a pizza place tonight, according to that i can have 6 slices of dominos texas bbq before i go over my daily calories so if i stick to 6 slices tonight in the restaurant i should be ok!

[Bitsy Beans]

I had pie and chips from the chippie last night and I don't feel guilty about it :D
I didn't eat it all (actually there were far too many chips for me and H) and I shared the pie with him. It was delish and I didn't feel the need for anything else afterwards. I even hd to buy a couple of muffins from Greggs yesterday. Previously I would have had the urge for a donut or cream cake but yesterday - nope, nothing, nada :D I didn't even have to fight a craving or anything - it was a revelation. Because I wasn't hungry I didn't fancy it.
Trying not to weigh myself (but I have lost 1lb) but don't want to step on the scales too often as I know my weight will fluctuate and if I put too much stock in what the scales tell me I KNOW I will self sabotage :o

So still feelin' good ;)

[emlou2009]

well done on your 1lb bitsy!

i think i do need to weigh myself for motivation :think: i didnt want to weigh myself i wanted to go by clothes size, but i think lb's will be more motivating as more of them will come off than clothes sizes IYSWIM

[searching_me]

WELL DONE BITSY!!!!! x

[Choccie]

Good evening ladies,
Well done to everyone who is staying on track!
My OH got the hint and came home with the ea active thing for the wii the other night (bless he clearly listens sometimes!) so I am now fully signed up to the 30 day workout as of yesterday, have to be honest and say the diet as such is not going great but tonight after doing the workout it said I had lost 150 cals, I was then tempted to go and eat the bar of choc in te fridge but decided if I was gonna stand for half an hr to burn that much, what would be the point in eating the choc after, so glass of diet coke instead!
Anyway im babbling I know!
Night Night (hoping for more than 4 hrs sleep tonight!) x

[Bitsy Beans]

Well done Choccie, hope you enjoyed the Wii Active.
Sadly I never managed to complete the 30 day challenge within 30 days :o I have only done about 6 work outs :o Fitting it in with kids, bad backs, grotty colds etc I am finding it hard to go on it every few days never mind every day!!

When you get to doing the in-line skating where you have jump your legs will know about it :D

[emlou2009]

went out for a pizza last night and had lots of salad to start with so i didnt have a lot of room for pizza :D i had 4 slices and ironically its the first day i've actually stuck completely within my calorie allowance on FF!
going to MIL for dinner tonight so i might be forced to not stick totally, she is the most amazing cook and always lays on a cream filled pudding... i could refuse i suppose... but i wont :p wouldnt want to hurt any feelings now would i :whistle:

[redstararnie76]

Morning everyone! Well, managed (somehow) to stay on track - if I can manage today too, this might actually be the first 'good' week I've had in nearly 4 years!!!! (Well, other than when I was ill with tonsillitus - but that doesn't really count, does it?)
Well done Emlou, I find it really hard not to fall off the wagon when I go out to eat - I'm going out Tuesday so I'll really have to stay focused.
I'm really envious of those with Wii Fit's and Active's. DH thought about getting a Wii (and I got really excited), then he decided to get a PS3 because his BIL had one (boo!)

[RiaAnn]

Hi I would like to join you all too!

Does anyone know of any good high street offers on Wii fit at the moment. Amazon are doing it for £57.50 inc delivery, but really fancy getting started today!

[searching_me]

welcome RiaAnn well done everyone looks like your all making progress i skipped my wii fit yesterday as i was tired fell asleep on the sofa woke up when DS needed a feed then went to bed but i didnt have any crap i didnt even have the skinny cow ice cream sat in the freezer coz ive started going in the right direction i dont want anything to mess it up ...
ooo i found this if anyone interested i was looking for what the ideal weight is for my height
http://www.rumela.com/care/weight_chart.htm x

[Lu T]

Just created a profile on FF for DH. He's complaining that he's put on weight while I've been pregnant - probably due to joining me in my cravings for sweet stuff and no longer having time to hit the gym 3 times a week!

His BMI is only 25.4 but he wants to weigh less, so okay. Just need him to update his food and exercise and he can get started.

I've just moved up into the next stone but with only 6 days to my due date I hope I'll not have to see that for very long! Hoping to join you all soon!

[searching_me]

not long now lu :) ... my OH is joining me for the same reasons everytime i bought a chocolate bar for myself id get him one to so hes not happy i have two training buddys now my friend and OH :D x

[Bitsy Beans]

Hi I would like to join you all too!

Does anyone know of any good high street offers on Wii fit at the moment. Amazon are doing it for £57.50 inc delivery, but really fancy getting started today!

I'd recommend Wii Active rather than Wii Fit. You don't have to have the board for Active and I've found it's a good workout and lots of different ones to choose from. Plus you get to choose what outfit you wear :o
Wii Fit is fun for the balance games and the Yoga but if you want to have a good workout Active is better.

[searching_me]

the jogging on wii fit or the hula hoops gets me in a sweat :rotfl: x

[Bitsy Beans]

I can't do the hula hoop (although I enjoy it) as it messes up my back :(

[searching_me]

does me after a while im getting ea active for OH birthday so win win me thinks (he does really want it im not just being selfish :rotfl:) well i weighed myself i havent lost any but i havent gained any so im not happy but im not upset ... well maybe alittle :o x

[Bitsy Beans]

Searching-me don't feel bad, the scales are not a true represenatation of weight loss. I am trying to wean myself off the scales as if I'd gained I'd then I'd feel really bad for the day. Most of my friends who are slim and don't diet have no idea what they weigh because they are not interested.

I really hope you all enjoy the EA Active - I am singing it's praises a bit and you'll all be shouting for my blood if you don't like it!

[Becles]

I've lost a pound :j

I'm quite surprised as I've had serious PMT munchies over the last couple of days and I was a bit scared to get on the scales :o

I'm still doing the Wii Fit which much be working as I keep aching in various places! I'm not keen on the balance games, so I tend to do the hula hoops, steps and jogging to warm up, and then work through all the muscles workouts and finish off with the yoga.

It's my birthday in August, so I'm going to drop hints for EA Active :D

Don't worry too much searching me. Your weight does fluctuate throughout the day/month. How you feel overall and if your clothes are getting loose is a better indication than weight alone.

[searching_me]

thanks bitsy i know i shouldnt but i cant help it :o but dont worry i wont want your blood as long as OH likes it its ok :rotfl: ...
becles i do the same on wii fit :D good workout build up :D x

[Lu T]

does me after a while im getting ea active for OH birthday so win win me thinks (he does really want it im not just being selfish :rotfl:) well i weighed myself i havent lost any but i havent gained any so im not happy but im not upset ... well maybe alittle :o x

Searching - you should measure yourself as you'll probably find that you're losing inches even if the scales aren't showing any change. That's just as good. Remember that if you're exercising you're building muscle, which weighs more than fat. How your clothes fit is a good way to tell if you don't want to get the tapemeasure out.

I'm getting obsessed with that FF site! Have done DH's food and exercise logs for the last two days and feel like I'm slimming by proxy! It seems to appeal to him too, which is good as I know he's been miserable. Not that's very overweight, he's still in the healthy range but his target is at the bottom end. He just prefers to be that weight (even though he's quite broad-shouldered from his rugby days).

Still no sign that I'm joining you any time soon, but I might just set up a FF profile to do some 'exploring' of what I'd need to do :whistle:

[redstararnie76]

Hi everyone,
Well, first week completed! Here we go, week 2.
Searching_me, I echo Becles and Bitsy (edited: and Lu T - sorry, didn't see your post when I did mine, but yes, I agree with you!), I know it feels rubbish when the scales don't move, but often when you don't lose weight for a while, then it will suddenly have a big drop.
I've lost quite a bit of weight this week but it all went in the first couple of days and since then it's been the same. It probably will remain the same now for quite a while and I'll have to try really hard not to get discouraged. I think I'm going to track it in my siggy, then when I get down, I can at least see that I'm making progress.
I'm off to update my signature now.

[searching_me]

well went to the docs today they wanted me to step on the scales and i actually weigh 11st 7lb she said that if scales are not even they can give you an off reading so i think you lovely lot are right im gonna stop weighing myself at home as my floor aint level (floor boards alittle off) so inces it will be instead and just weigh myself when i go docs for check ups ... thanks guys :) x

[redstararnie76]

That's great news searching_me - what a pleasant surpise! I normally find out that I'm heavier than I think when I go to the doctor's.
I've got to work late tonight, so they've arranged food for us, but I must resist! I don't have enough calories left to graze here as I'm sure to eat when I get home too... must stay strong (this is going to be my motto for life, I think)
Also, going out tomorrow night with family to a really nice restaurant, so I'm a little apprehensive. I looked online at their menu and it all looks quite sauce-laden, so not sure yet what I'll do.
Anyway, probably won't be able to get back on now until tomorrow, so have a nice evening everyone!

[searching_me]

red try sticking to salads or something with a lot of veggies in it or minus the meat ... be strong red i know how work can tempt you my work place is in the middle of a bakery and cafe :( x

[redstararnie76]

[Slinks in, embarrassed] Oh well, I was doing well. Last night proved a challenge too much! Standing next to a tray of cake all evening proved to be my undoing. When I added up my eating yesterday I went over my target calories by 375 (and I may have underestimated!)... back on the wagon today, but I'm really going to have to be good at the meal tonight.
Searching_me - they had no salad or fruit, so I couldn't even distract myself! Argh, must do better!

[Lu T]

Red - chew gum or eat mints if that happens again. You won't want cake (or anything else) if your mouth is minty-fresh!

Off to create that FF profile for me. It's chucking it down here!

[Pink Princess 1]

I went for my weigh in at the surgery today and I've lost......1 stone:j it has definately spurred me to carry on:p The nurse was really pleased.

[searching_me]

well done princess how long did that take you? ive lost just under a stone in 4 weeks one more stone and i'll be happy ... been very good still not strayed from my diet yet but was proving hard the other day when i popped to shop with DD but i was strong :rotfl: x

[Bitsy Beans]

I had a bar of drak chocolate when I wasn't hungry and I scoffed it. I have felt soooooooo tired today it's unreal and I used it to make myself feel better. Not going to make myself feel bad about it.
Ate til I was satisfied for evening meal so haven't let this slip up ruin the day completely.

[Pink Princess 1]

SM its taken me 4 weeks and already my clothes are feeling better :) I'm hoping for another stone off in the next 6 weeks before our jollies:j

[searching_me]

so glad pink you sound like your making really progress well done x

[redstararnie76]

Ooh wow, I really went for the wrong option for my meal last night! I thought I was being really good. I didn't have a starter or a dessert and went for the fish cakes. When I entered into FF it told me it was 1000 calories!!!! What a way to smash my calories for the day! Oops. Trying to be good now.
Congrats Pink! That's brilliant.
Bitsy and Searching_me - you're doing sooo well at sticking to the straight and narrow, well done!!

[Lu T]

Pink - that's fab! Well done you.

Searching - also great, keep it up.

Bitsy - good attitude. Just move on!

Red - what a shame your good intentions weren't as good as you thought. Never mind, new day and all that.

If anyone fancies one of those mini trampolines Matalan have them on sale at £12.50 (along with lots of other exercise 'gadgets'). I think it burns loads of calories and you can do it in front of the TV.

DH is doing really well. He's been under his calories by 500 for the last two days. I think he's probably not eating enough but he says he's full? I'm enjoying doing this by proxy. Can't wait to join you properly.

[searching_me]

red aint that annoying when you think you've picked the best thing and it ends up being 3x worse :rolleyes: im gonna start doing my sit ups tonight i checked out the best ones to tone up your stomach after childbirth ive started making sure i dont eat after about 7-8pm it says 6pm but i cant do that as i dont go bed til maybe 1am depending on DS ... hope everyones doin well x

[astonsmummy]

Hiya all :wave:
Can I join in?
I started slimming world ! week ago but have probably not lost weight as I've only been strictly following it since yesterday :o
Had a busy weekend with OH's family down from Edinburgh.
I want to loose about 4 stone altogether but am currently aiming for 1 stone :D

[searching_me]

hey AM yes you may join :rotfl: small steps lead to big .. well thats what im telling myself :D x

[searching_me]

i did exercise today i filled up my DS buggy and pulled and in a min im off to buy some fizzy water after i pick up DD from school which is down a steep hill ... slim me here i come :D x

[Lu T]

AM - glad you joined! I'm resident cheer-leader until I can join in properly.

OH has just had a fit at the amount of calories in pasta and vowed to restrict himself to 100g tonight. We've got a friend coming so me & Imogen have made chocolate buns. He has said he won't be having one of those either, bless him. Apparently he has 67 cals left for today - although he did go out for lunch. It doesn't seem to matter that he's been under his allowance by several hundred for the last few days!

[searching_me]

awwww bless your OH lu t .. mines really helping me keep in check with him doing it with me :D i did a lot today but still got my wii fit to do tonight after the kids are asleep once again i wont be eating after 7pm do my WF at 9pm :D .... this is getting really adictive as OH had to peal me off wii fit last night as i was enjoying the muscule workout and yoga too much :rotfl: x

[astonsmummy]

Had my weigh in tonight and have lost 2lb :j
Am so happy cos I relly didnt think i;d lost :)

[searching_me]

well done AM!!!! x

[Bitsy Beans]

I know I said I wasn't going to weigh myself but I've lost another lb. Its heading the right way slowly which is all I can ask for :D
I am re-reading The Book (which refers to Beyond Chocolate) as I find it helps me to stay focused on how to eat. its in my handbag so I can take it anywhere and read it when I have the chance.
Am cream crackered (due to busy week) but I am still feelin' good about things. I think the other day I had a wolf whistle from a builder as I was walking past with my DD. That boosted my ego a little :o

Keep going ladies and well done with what you've all achieved :T

[searching_me]

well done bitsy ... looks like were all shifting it ... i got somethig else to give me abit of a push as well .. my work is having its yearly do and i need to look great for it as i'll be seeing my old boss and work a holes from my old store when i worked in london i know its shallow but they made my life hell for 2 years i need to look great :o so ive got to the 11th of august to loss weight and tone myself up ...a month hope i can do it x

[Bitsy Beans]

Bet you can do it SM. You'll knock their socks off :D

[searching_me]

i hope so bitsy im gonna check my measurements tonight i havent in a while so wonder if my weight loss as slowed down but my inches have gone down :undecided x

[redstararnie76]

Well done AM and Bitsy on shifting those pounds - you'rre really heading the right way!
SM - I'm sure you're going to look fantastic, but also remember how well you're doing and how far you've come. You've really got yourself together, got a wonderful little boy and presumeably they're still there, doing the same thing. You've got them beat, hands down, even if you never lose another pound (but you will!)...

[searching_me]

awwwwwwwww thanks red i know really x

[emlou2009]

well done on your losses girls and lu t's man!

i fell off the FF wagon the last couple of days, but i've been quite sensible in what i've eaten so all is not lost :D although today i might have gone to mcdonalds to find the drive through was closed so didnt get one after all cos it was hassle to get DS out the car for 5 mins :whistle: a blessing it was closed really!!

my jeans feel quite a bit looser i must say :D they dont stay up and when i pull them up they look really baggy and a little bit silly :j they were tight a month ago when i got them so i'm pleased with that! but i do remember someone on another thread saying that these jeans mould to your shape and get baggier and comfier with time so i dunno :confused:

[redstararnie76]

Emlou - every little helps! It's great that your jeans are getting looser - definitely a good sign.
Lu T - I'm thinking of you, isn't it tomorrow that you're due? Hope you're feeling ok.

[searching_me]

emlou loose is great :D .. im craving all things naughty and its making me cranky :( all i want is a box of oreo and a bottle of wine but im not doing it i think this is worst night of cravings ive had since being good ... doesnt help that im bored to help as well as tired :undecided sorry just moaning ignore me x

[SugarSpun]

I've been working in kilograms rather than pounds because that's just how the Germans measure and it seemed much easier.

I just did a conversion from kg > lbs, and if I give birth today I have 3 stone 3lbs to lose, or 45lbs. I'm going to cry - that's such an enormous amount!

Right now, I weigh more than my clinically obese mother.

[redstararnie76]

SS - you're supposed to be heavier when you give birth, I'm sure. So don't panic about it yet. If it helps, when I gave birth to my daughter, who was 8 pounds 10 - I automatically lost a stone. I put on a huge amount of weight when I was pregnant, (partly due to the fact I had an -at that time - undiagnosed (spelling?) digestive problem that everyone thought was morning sickness). In total I put on nearly six stone! That's been a nightmare to lose, however the first 3 stone I lost quite easily and naturally, it's just been the rest that's been hard work.
So, to summarise: my rather rambling point was that a) you're supposed to put on weight, don't worry and b) 45lbs isn't that much to lose post pregnancy, and c) you'll find that quite a bit goes naturally
SM - I really sympathise, I find the evenings worse. I hadn't realised how much late night snacking I do. I've actually started going to bed earlier to avoid it!

[searching_me]

SS i agree with red with DD i put on 4stone and this one i put on just over 2 dont worry about it now your only concern should be that you and bubs are ok as for the rest thats for after ...

red im finding now ive cut out diet coke and everything sweet i get tired early some night i was getting tired til 2am now its 11pm and all i wanna do is curl up on the sofa and snooze but i suppose it would be like that with no sugar or cafferine in my body x

[redstararnie76]

Wow, go me! Just spent three hours gardening! I don't even like gardening lol.
And according to FF, I've burnt nearly 900 calories and the house looks better - we might even sell it at this rate.

[searching_me]

nice one red have to admit ive been rather lazy today but i'll make it up by going extra on the wii fit x

[astonsmummy]

How is everyone?
I'm ok, not really been out the last 2 days as DS1 has a cold and really bad cough.
Have stuck to SW amazingly well though, I'm really upbeat and am so determined i'm gonna succeeed in loosing weight this time.
Any other time i've not even lasted a day and now it's been over a week lol

[searching_me]

well done AM :D x

[searching_me]

hope everyone being good :D im doing ok still sticking with it had a few nearly weak moments but i was good and didnt do anything :D x

[Bitsy Beans]

Sorry not been on here much. Had my DD 1st Birthday and Christening on Saturday and had a friends christening on sunday. It's been a mega busy week and weekend!
Not sure how I've fared as I didn't eat much at all Saturday as playing hostess. The thing is I really don't want to weigh myself. I can see on my upper midriff that I've lost some weight and I don't want to sabotage that by stepping on the scales. I've done that before and its contributed to all those negative feelings that come up and before you know it I've fallen off the wagon and back to my bad eating habits.
I am probably not going to weigh myself that much so apologies if you don't see me posting amounts etc as I am trying to steer myself away from that kind of thinking.
You all sound as though you are doing really well. Lets keep it up! :D

[searching_me]

totally understand bitsy i refusing to weigh myself properly unless i do it at the doctors (i say properly as my wii fit does not seem to be right) so that well be every 12 weeks when i get my depo or if i need a check up so not often .. although i love my OH as he said you can tell where im losing it and im looking slimmer ... i have him well trainned :D x

[Bitsy Beans]

SM - bless your OH. That's a lovely thing to say!

[redstararnie76]

Hi everyone,
Bitsy - don't apologise for not posting your weight regularly, no reason to do so! Only reason I do is (hopefully) to motivate myself. SM - your OH sounds lovely and supportive. My DH keeps referring to his 'new slimline wife'! However, I could really do without him offering me chocolate etc - I guess it's taking him a while to get used to it!

[searching_me]

my OH is lovely hes realised as ive put on the weight coz hes been snacking with me so has he so hes doing it with me no snack no chocolate and his big thing hes missing is doughnuts bless him ... hes lovely im so glad hes doing it with me as i need the support or i end up giving up x

[redstararnie76]

Searching_me - that's lovely of your OH. My DH is struggling - his weakness is alcohol. He's currently trying to cut back, but to take his mind off it, he's eating more sweet things than he would normally do - just the sort of things that I crave in my weaker moments!

[searching_me]

men :rolleyes: pains even when they're trying to help :rotfl: ... luckily OH doesnt drink never did really maybe a whiskey on special occasions but thats it its me whose a drink only at the end of the week a bottle of rose that i make spritzers with so it lasts longer but looked at how many calories there are in just a glass and that was the end of that ... i did 3 hours of cleaning today i wonder how many calories that burnt off :D ... hope your all doing well x

[searching_me]

my wii fit told me last night that im 11st 5lbs not sure i believe it as its lie to me before so gonna wait til next at the docs and weigh myself properly but im enjoying it while it last x

[searching_me]

i am pooped sorted out all of dd and ds clothes hes got more then her :rotfl: sorted out my and OH clothes vaccum from top to bottom cleans the bathroom and toilet _pale_ hate cleaning the toilet got washing still to do rinse of the bath as ive just showered the door (he smells like coconut :D) ... done this all with leg weights on ... im determind to be a small size 12 again :D x

[ladybirdintheuk]

Afternoon all, can I join? I'd not bothered before, as I'm wary of dieting while I'm still breastfeeding, but a) baby isn't having as much milk now she is eating lots of food and b) I am eating a load of c*** and even if I eat a little bit more sensibly that should make a bit of difference.

Right now I am 10 stone 12lb, and I want to get down to 10 stone at the very most. (Ideally 9.5, but I would be happy with 10). So for the moment I'm going to take things slowly - save chocolate/naughty puddings for weekends only (realistically will get fed them at in laws ;0) ); fruit juice/squash only as a treat, so plain water most of the time; walk more.

If only I had a wii fit. Mind you i've not had time to use the wii since we got it! Maybe baby would like to watch me play on the wii? I'm sure she would find it highly amusing and want to help. I might give it a try later/tomorrow and let you know how I get on!

[searching_me]

added you lady, if you dont have the fit do the boxing on wii sport that should burn off some fat :D x

[ladybirdintheuk]

You would think that all this carrying babies around would count for something too - my muscles are getting (comparatively) massive!

[searching_me]

weight lifting lady :rotfl: feather or heavy weight :D x

[Bitsy Beans]

Given the weight of my DD I should be thin as a rake. Unfortunately the only thing shifting her about seems to affect is my back. And not in a good way.

Love your DD's name Ladybird, we wanted Isabella with our first child but ended up with a boy. Oh well ;)

[searching_me]

i had alittle bit of a lazy day but still did my workout im feeling healthier but my jelly belly aint shifting im hoping my stomach crunchs will help ... hope everyones doing well x

[Bitsy Beans]

Have been slipping back into bad habits and not concentrating on what I am eating etc. Have found that I am eating whilst watching TV, reading or on the computer. As a result I think I've been eating more and have definately been having the odd sneaky snack when I wasn't really that hungry.
Still mentally I feel good and that for me is half the battle so can get back on track and keep going.
Hope you are all doing OK.

[searching_me]

late night and boredom snacking is the worst and i was the biggest one to do it im doing ok but i had a moment where i thought last night at 1am i want crap so i had a class of milk instead it did the job :D ... everyones doing great though x

[SuzyWuzy]

Ooooh thanks SM - Just what I was looking for. Fab idea!

Congratulations everyone on their loss so far, I'll read it all later and catch up properly

I'd love to join and read how everyones doing