Pound for a Pound!!

moneypooh

Don't worry about any slip ups!! I am in this for the long haul and need to be realistic about the way I have eaten for soooo long. It takes a long time to break bad habits and that's how I see things. I didn't get my size overnight so I can't expect to lose it that way either. I'll be pleased if I can be £77 better off next summer. I need a complete lifestyle overhaul and that will take time.

I have decided not to do any particular type of diet because in the past I've done that but once I've stopped it piled back on and then some! So I'm looking at eating sensibly and having the odd treat so I don't go stir crazy wanting things I shouldn't have.

I'm looking forward to this as it's been a long time coming.

I'm off on hols on Sunday and I'm really excited about it (well obviously) but not just because it's my hols but I can really see it as a kick start to new things. I'll be swimming everyday (something I can't do at the moment) and eating a really healthy diet and drinking loads of water. We are half board and the buffet style menu means I can easily pick the lovely Med food (loads of fresh fruit, veg and fish). We have been to this place before and it has a great air-con gym so I might even give that a go.
I'll still have what I want but just smaller amounts, maybe a few more mineral waters after the sangria!!
Last year I lost 2lb there and certainly wasn't trying - I was well piggy, so I have a good feeling I could stay on track while away.

take care everyone, don't get too stressed it'll happen:T :T

sistercas

havent really knuckled down to it till today I am trying to reduce my carbs abit 'cos i love bread and eat more fruit and alot less chocolate! will weigh myself on friday but not too hopeful this week. however I am in this for the long haul and aim to change some bad habits albeit slowly

RebekahR

TractorGirl327 wrote: »

I'm doing Slimming World, and when I want chocolate, I have a Toffee (or is it fudge?) Muller light yogurt - it satisfies the craving and is totally FREE!! :T

Aren't mullier lights fabulous! I had a Strawberry one last night andcut up strawberries and put in with it. Really satisfies my sweet tooth for sure!

Whilst we are all at the confessional I better join in also!! I have had 350ml of milk in my weetabix instead of 300 ... I'm sorry lol but I just can't stand dry weetabix it needs to drowned for to eat it! lol

RebekahR

tobys_mummy wrote: »

how many syns do you have a day?

We are aloud between 5-15 sysns. I aim for between 10-15 and sometimes save them up over a few days for something big and naughty!

Pinkylouloubell

Moneypooh-
Your way of thinking is very true, didnt happen overnight.

and yes for me too it is going to have to be a complete re-think in my whole attitude towards food.

Can I ask what you all think of cereal bars??

We eat tons of them in my house, sometimes for brekkie, sometimes as a snack and sometimes instead of chocolate.
Thought it was better than snacking on chocolates or sweets, but I was talking t a friend and she said they are just as bad as full up with sugar??

So far today am just on coffe, but will have sometjing soon.

Pinky

GhostHunter_3

Hi

Just updated my signature!

I was wondering why I wasnt getting anywhere then out of the blue Mother Nature (AKA totm) called and told me why I had put on weight!

Is anyone else doing Rosemary Conly healthy weightloss for life plans?

Just remember the equasion = More out than in.

Therefore more exercise to compensate for the more you eat! Thats a good demotivator to scoff that extra bit. Considering it takes half an hour of brisk walking to lose 100 Calories just think how far you would have to march for that extra slice of bread, cheese etc :eek:

Another tip is not to use butter / spread unless you have a dry filling and even then you can avoid it. Use the 'sauce' as the spread eg cheese and pickle sandwich spread the pickle on the bread and dont forget the lettuce, cucumber and tomatoe (top up your 5 a day) you can add it to the side of the plate if you dont want to ruin the taste of the sarnie, just make sure you eat it!

*Waiste not taste as I say (*and no that's not a spelling mistake :rotfl: )

nicnacnoo

my first week and ive got to find £6.50 to put in my pot!!!
dont think im an angel or anything tho! i had a bad week the week before, i had been camping for 10 days and eaten mostly white buns and burgers and chinese! so when i went to weight watchers last week had put on 5lb.
Im glad to have lost that and more this week, just need to keep going this week, just been shopping and got my food in, all healthy and to my food plan so im hopeful to lose again next week.
Good luck everyone still waiting to weigh in.
Nic

NW-ANGEL

hi guys just thought id pop in, had a brill week, apart from a cpl of squares of choc on my anniversary sunday with wine with the in laws, i have refrained from any treats!!!! then went out last nite for a meal with friends (birthday was monday!) but even then i had chicken on skewers, peppers, oniions, tomatoes, and itwas served with lil salad and chips - my best mate asked if i was having a mad one lol - i only ate a few chips AND actually left food on my plate i was soooooooooo full

weigh in later i thinks....was it friday we started?


cheers,some of you given some great ideas thank you !

kel
x

supersavershal

Well 3.5 lbs off for me this week so £3.50 in the pot, it will have to wait until tomorrow though when OH gets paid.

supersavershal

Pinkylouloubell wrote: »

Moneypooh-
Your way of thinking is very true, didnt happen overnight.

and yes for me too it is going to have to be a complete re-think in my whole attitude towards food.

Can I ask what you all think of cereal bars??

We eat tons of them in my house, sometimes for brekkie, sometimes as a snack and sometimes instead of chocolate.
Thought it was better than snacking on chocolates or sweets, but I was talking t a friend and she said they are just as bad as full up with sugar??

So far today am just on coffe, but will have sometjing soon.

Pinky

I thin most of them do carry a lot of sugar, I love them too.
Im sure I saw a recipe on old style for cereal bars, im going to try to find it.
I have tried to make my own using, rice chrispies, 70% cocoa chocolate and some dried fruit.They were Ok, I suppose they would be easy to make and then you could limit the amount of sugar you add.