The MFW Shrinking the Mortgage and the Waistline challenge.

in_need_of_direction

Sunday morning weigh in done. Down 2lbs. This clearly demonstrates that my problem isn't the amount I eat but the amount of sugar I normally consume. So so bad.

beanielou

Great result in need of direction :j :j

Frugalfamily3

Just found this thread. What a great idea!

I'm a MFW and need to lose weight and tone up. Since hitting my fab fifties, my waistline has thickened, tummy expanding rapidly and I've gained weight in places that show in nice dresses. All together a sad picture...lol

So, I was given a Fitbit for my birthday and want to lose a stone in 3 months. Is this realistic? I'm in a sedentary job and currently do no exercise at all, except an occasional walk round the block.

Well done everyone for progress so far, and for those who haven't, we CAN do this

beanielou

Frugal family ~~ I am told that a stone in 3 months is doable.
For me it all depends on my head staying in the zone.
I'm sure you can do it.

Frugalfamily3

Thanks beanielou. I'm 10stone 5lbs and 5ft 3 so I'm clearly overweight! Ultimately I need to get down to 9stone so almost a stone and half to get rid of. I lack motivation so joining in here will help keep my focus

There_Is_a_Light

Wahey! Some great progress made by some of us so far. Remember that the rewards might not come straight away so the scales only tell us a part of the journey. We are getting healthier, trimmer and if nothing else getting support from others.

I have returned from a 2 day conference and have not made the healthiest choices from the limited availability of food. I was proud of myself to have egg and wholemeal toast soldiers instead of the danish pastry selection or full cooked breakfast (veggie of course).

Today Mr Light and I have been on a 6 mile walk, very hot and sweaty.

Off to update the tracker.

selloptape

First weigh in and I've gained 1lb - ooops

We had a team night out last week which was very boozy and fried foody. This was followed by a hangover day of eating mac d's and takeaway so I'm probably lucky to have only gained a pound.

So far I've been counting my calories on mfp and building up my daily steps. It's not made any difference so I need to push myself a bit more!

Lovely to see everyone's progress, good luck for next week x

Sun_Addict

It's all about small steps - posting on here is the first one and it will keep us all mindful of the task in hand. So here's to a successful week ahead for everyone, we can do it

There_Is_a_Light

I totally agree SunAddict. I think it is fantastic when people support each other through the ups and downs of weight loss. If it was easy everyone would be a size 8 and WW or SW would be on it's @rse!

Scales are not pretty this morning after break away and despite the long walk yesterday I seem to be going in the opposite direction that I need to go. I did eat late last night though so I am thinking that affects the scales. Line drawn for a new week, sun is shining and I am cooking up a lovely cooked breakfast consisting of:

2 x Veggie sausages, 1 egg, mushrooms and grilled tomatoes.

Lunch is a cheese salad bun (dairylea light)

Dinner will be Salmon, potatoes and veg.

Fruit for snacks and I need to really up my water intake today.

Feeling really motivated!!! Rarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

skint_spice

Right, I am in. Uni over and hopefully graduation at the end of next month, I can fit in dress but it would look much better if I lost a bit.

So plan is lots of exercise, two gardens to tidy up too and stick to 1400 calories. Only problems this week are that I am eating out three times and need to bake for DS birthday...