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Weight Loss the Old Style Way! Part 8. Please read posts 1 and 2 before posting.
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good afternoon
where has the morning gone ..by in a flash
pleased to report another 1 Lb loss so that makes 7 in total so I am half way to my goal to reach 8st 5Lb
B porridge ss milk
L poached egg , bacon , toms , some tinned spaghetti
D h/m veg chilli h/m chappati rhubarb fool
S 20g cheese melba toast orange
working night shift tonight, so NOT gonna take in the usual rubbish I eat hence the weighed cheese and melba toast to munch on
E started weeekk 7 of C25k and will take my dog out for a walk time dependant
have a great day one and all
JD xx
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Hello all,
Sorry i've been MIA - it's been a hectic 3 weeks. Work have just announced the next round of redundancies (already been through 2 cycles, thank you Mr Lansley) so have had to apply for my own job plus a few more for back up. This, plus supporting my team plus kids back to school etc etc have added up to chaos!
Anyway, none of this has really left any motivation for exercise...although i still have a few pounds to lose to fit into my favourite interview suit so you think that would get me off the sofa :rotfl:
1lb off over the last few weeks for me Ragz, thank you.
Hope everyone is happy and healthy - i'm not posting food today (work bring-lunch-in-to-share-day to keep morale up) it has been carnage today!
Happy weekend everyone :j0 -
Arrgghhh! Got up late and forgot to weigh! Will do it in the morning instead - not expecting anything spectacular though as I've not done very much exercise this week as I'm back in work now.
Just been for an hour long walk with my gay best friend and the dogs and we treated ourselves to an icecream in the park - I shared mine with the dog as he was panting away and so limited the damage but have counted all the cals into my allowance to be on the safe side.
Going to have a rest this evening and then tomorrow will either go swimming or running, whichever one doesn't get done will be on Sunday instead. Need to do some vigourous exercise as this week has been poor in comparison to when I was on holiday from school.
Well done to all of the losers and maintainers - as long as we haven't gained its a win.
Could quite happily eat a takeaway or pizza tonight but will be good and find something better in the cupboard.:mad:
ETA - turned out to be beans on toast! Very cordon bleu!0 -
STS this week but feel all bloated so that's ok actually. Hopefully next week I'll catch with next week
b- porridge + dry fruit
l- salad with chicken, toasted tea cake
d- spag bol with not too much spag!
e- dog walking as usual!0 -
Evening All
Well, like you RAGZ I am back to the weight I started this challenge on! Too much good eating and straying off the low carb, no sugar regime I was on - and enjoying!
B: Omelette with mushrooms and cheese
L: Low carb cracker with garlic cream cheeseYellowfin sole with cauliflower cheese and mushrooms. HM chocolate mousse.
Snacks: 2 500ml bottles of free Coke. Large iced coffee.
Exercise: 40 minutes swimming lengths, About 2 miles of walking.
RoseWeight Loss Challenge 5/7/19 10st 6lbs
Target 8st 12lbs
Daily Steps Challenge 16,000
Average daily steps: January 19,317, February 19,449, March 20,330, April 22,026, May 20,412 June 15,6900 -
Old Style Weight Loss Autumn Challenge
The Dragon - 1/5lbs:):):)
Ragz - 10lbs
Daisydaydream - 8/11lbs:):):):):):):)
Aldahbra - 7/22lbs:):):):):):)
Sparrer - 2/7lbs:)
Watermelon - 12/14lbs:):):):):):):)
Need2bthrifty - 5lbs
Savesummore - 1/7lbs
Sonastin - 2/4kg:)
EllaRose - 1/13lbs
MsManx - 1/12lbs
Rosewood - 3/11lbs:):)
Skintyetagain - 5/7lbs:):):):)
Welshwoofer - 10/10lbs:):):):):):):):):D
Molly41 - 2/11lbs:)
MrsCD - 2/7lbs:)
Seanymph - 14lbs
JBD - 8lbs
Vixtress - 4/11lbs:):):)
Lavenderbees - 2/7lbs:)
Minicooper272 - 3/14lbs:):)
Slowlyfading - 2/15lbs:)
Just Marsha - 14lbs
Angelsmomma - 8lbs
Amyloofoo - 1/8lbs
Sock-knitter - +1/7lbs
Nimbo - 2/14lbs:)
DundeeDoll - 4/7lbs:):):)
WantToBeSE - 2/6lbs
Sirens - 1/14lbs:):):)
financially_gaga - 6/7lbs:):):):):)
Jammy Dodger - 7/5lbs:):):):):):)
6Penguins - 8lbs
Chelle - 5/7lbs:):):):)
Bluegreen - 3lbs
LAM2011 - 4/10lbs:):):)
Cocalls - 2/7lbs:)
Sezzagirl - 2/4lbs:)
Nat21Luv - 10/14lbs:):):):):):):):):)
Lollyfin - 2lbs
Jaxjax123 - 4/lbs:):):)
3 Weeks to go.
Rosewood - we seem to have a pattern going on here! We still have 3 weeks to go though, still time to make a little impact...
I have had another sugar-free ish day, had a banana (they are high in sugar) and had chips with breaded fish and peas for dinner, just couldn't think of a way to make cauliflower go with breaded fish! I have been eating a lot of cauliflower while doing low-carb...
But I am still counting today as a success as I didn't have anything really naughty.June Grocery Challenge £493.33/£500 July £/£500
2 adults, 3 teensProgress is easier to acheive than perfection.0 -
Hooray! I've lost another 1lb at last! Thanks to anyone who gave me a virtual kick up the backside - it seems to have worked
Birthday wishes to those who have birthdays this week - sorry, I've read so many posts catching up, I can't remember who
and enjoy your holidays, whoever is going away. I'll try to remember to weigh in next Friday, and then it's my turn for a holiday!2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/66
Sock yarn 150g = 3 coupons ... total 52/660 -
Am really chuffed to have lost 1 lb this week :j
Didnt believe the scales yesterday so weighed agan this morningso thats 5lb all together and only 2lb to my revised target.
Plans for today
B - weetbic and banana
L - scrambled egg with bacon and mushrooms
D - HM Beef curry & boiled rice. (DS will have chips and nan bread with his)
Snacks - fruit.
Exercise 40-60 mins walking may go early this morning in case the weather gets too hot later... it makes my feet swell
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Morning - I remembered to weigh this morning and 1 lb lost!:j Its a minor miracle as I've gone back to work and the food could have been better and the exercise levels have dropped a bit. But I suppose I've been on the go for 9 hours a day at work (teacher) and still done lots of dogwalking and 2 runs.
I just felt like I wasn't as focussed as when I was off work but the loss has motivated me to get a bit more organised and to set myself a realistic goal for exercise this week.
So I'm off dogwalking in a minute and then its a trip to the pool for a mile long swim followed by a whizz round Sainsburys to stock up on good food.
As the weather is supposed to be good today I'll probably take the dog for a nice walk somewhere this afternoon a bit off the beaten track for an hour or so to get a bit of fresh air. There's also the cleaning to be done - I'll be about 3 stone by the end of all that ( who am I kidding!:rotfl:).0 -
Well done on the losses!
I am off to the beach for a BBQ today, so not looking good for low carb/sugar but I will 'try' to be good...June Grocery Challenge £493.33/£500 July £/£500
2 adults, 3 teensProgress is easier to acheive than perfection.0
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