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Old Style Weight Loss Challenge- 1st Quarter 2023

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  • jennystarpepper
    jennystarpepper Posts: 799 Forumite
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    T3sco have chestnut mushrooms on offer for 79p... C/C deal until 19th. 

    From the 'tinterweb', 

       Mushrooms are a rich, low-calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. They may also mitigate the risk of developing serious health conditions, such as Alzheimer's, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. 

    I would add, I use them in tray bakes as I do not like fried food, (fish & chips are exempt), and I marinade them in a spice and lemon juice... to kill the bland taste, I also use to fill out a chilli / tomato sauce-based food. 

    Have a good weekend all. 

    LOL, will be sick of them in a couple of weeks. 
    MFW - 01.10.21 £63761   01.10.22 £50962   01.10.23 £39979   01.10.24 £27815. 01.01.25. £17538
    01.03.25 £14794.    01.04.25 £12888
    01.05.25. £11805. 12.05.25  £9997   05.06.25  £8898. 
     01.07.25. £7975  01.08.25 £6968

  • TornErse
    TornErse Posts: 106 Forumite
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    Morning buddies,

    I love shrooms @jennystarpepper and often blitz them up to add a umami type flavour bomb (Ottolenghi) to lots of dishes.

    So it's another half lb loss for me this week which means a total of 7/14 (think last weeks half lb was missed 🤔) so I am happy.  Looking forward to a couple of decent walks over the weekend, potting up some spring planters for front door and doing something healthy with some smoked haddock from freezer.

    Have a great weekend everyone 🙂
  • Suffolksue
    Suffolksue Posts: 1,751 Forumite
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    Didn’t dare weigh last week as had had such a good or bad week ( depending on how you looked at it !
    However got my act together this week and very happy with -3lb please Brambling !
    That’s better .
  • General_Grant
    General_Grant Posts: 5,295 Forumite
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    Six weeks into the quarter and only now can I report a 1 lb loss.  (So 3 lb to go.)
  • shabbychic12
    shabbychic12 Posts: 315 Forumite
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    Disappointing 0.5 on 😂😂
    Count down to retirement 2023
  • ditty1234
    ditty1234 Posts: 2,122 Forumite
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    Hi not great  +1LB this week, Last week was a bit placid, but did a thorough swim and run this weekend, but then last night i had seconds - I still feel very full. Not great really.SO a bit disappointed in myself, but motivated. No snacking, no sweets, no seconds!
    Isa help to buy: 1000/3000 33%
    Emergency fund: 100/1000 10%
    Weight loose 8.6 kg - while having fun. 0/8.6 0%
    Focus debt to clear HSBC £10/1111, 0% updated May 25
  • smudgybunny
    smudgybunny Posts: 35 Forumite
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    Reporting 0.5 kg over the past 2 weeks. I’ve been ill, unfortunately more of a comfort eating illness rather than I can’t face food illness! 
    Still it’s a new day and new week so I’ll just keep on trying 

  • smudgybunny
    smudgybunny Posts: 35 Forumite
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    Sorry should have said loss of 0.5 kg clearly I’m not as well/with it as I thought!
  • Brambling
    Brambling Posts: 5,972 Forumite
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    edited 15 February 2023 at 10:20PM
    Type your commentOld Style Weight Loss Challenge 2023 - 1st Quarter

    01/01/23 - 31/03/23

    Imperial (lbs) please let me know if you want to raise in kilos

    Barole -/10
    Black_Saturn 6/14  o:)o:)o:)o:) /  o:)o:)  
    Brie 2/8  o:)o:) / STS / STS
    Brambling 3/10  o:)  ;) / STS / STS /  o:) /  ;)
    Candiii 12/42  o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:) 
    cazann 5/14  o:)o:)o:) / STS /  o:)o:)
    Cuddlymarm -/14
    Clutterbug07 1/10  o:) 
    Ditty1234 +1/6 STS  >:)
    DundeeDoll -/8
    EskarinaWeatherwax 5/7  o:) / STS /  o:) / STS /  o:)o:)o:)
    FreetodoasIlike +1/11  >:)
    Frith -/28
    General_Grant 1/4  o:)
    Gingerlily 8/14  ;) /  >:):'( / STS /  o:)o:)o:)o:)o:) /  o:);) /  o:)o:);)
    Izadora -/14
    Jennystarpepper 12/10 o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)  ;) /  o:) /  o:) / STS /  o:);) /  o:)o:)
    JingsMyBucket 0.5/9  ;) /  o:) 
    LLM2018 1/14  o:) 
    Landgirlinthelittlecity 6/28  o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:) 
    Leftatthetrafficlights 1/14 STS /  o:) 
    Miss_Behaving 1/7  o:)
    Pennyrounder -/18
    Pixie_Cosmo 1.5/14  >:)>:)  /  o:) /  ;) /  o:)
    PurpleJay -/14
    Shabbychic12   4.5/14   o:) / STS /  o:);) /  o:) /  o:);) /  :'(
    SIRENS 2/14  o:)o:) /  o:)o:)o:)o:) /  >:)>:)>:)>:)
    Suffolksue 3.5/11 STS /  o:) /  :'( /  o:)o:)o:)
    Sunfl0w3r -/10. STS 
    TornErse 6.5/14  o:)o:)o:) /  o:)o:) / STS /  o:) /  ;)
    Van_Girl 1/12  >:) /  o:) /  o:) / STS
    BlackandGold_2 (Wicked_Lady)  -/7  STS
    Zafiro1984 4/14 /  o:)o:)o:)o:)


    Kilos

    Amara 1.5/8   o:);)  
    Ej22 2/30   o:)o:)  
    Lanky-Larry +2/10  >:)>:) 
    LilacPotato 4/10   o:)o:)o:)  /  ;) /  ;) 
    Smudgybunny 2/7  :'( /  o:);)  /  ;) / STS /  ;)

    Key
     o:)   = 1lb loss (or kilo)
     ;)     = 1/2lb loss (or kilo)
     >:)   = 1lb gain (or kilo)
     :'(    = 1/2lb gain (or kilo
    Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage   -          Anais Nin
  • Brambling
    Brambling Posts: 5,972 Forumite
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    edited 13 February 2023 at 10:23AM
    Well done everyone who got on the scales this week which was something I avoided  :#  SuffolkSue it looks like you found your mojo this week  :)  I hope you feel better now Smudgy  :)

    In a moment of honestly yesterday i sorted some my 'thin' clothes stored under the bed and acknowledge if i could get back to the weight i was when i wore them would i still fit them or want to wear some to them? TBH i think if my skinny jeans fitted around the waist I don't think my legs will as i don't walk the miles i use to! two big bags for charity and a pile to try on as they may fit if they don't I'll probably charity shop them as well.  Unfortunately there are still stuff to consider which I put back to think on.  At least the suit in the wardrobe will be donated as it is too big and last worn about 15 years ago when work clothes was more formal  :|

    I hope every one has a good week,
    Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage   -          Anais Nin
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