Old Style Weight Loss Challenge- 1st Quarter 2023

jennystarpepper

candiii said:

@cheerfulness4 @jennystarpepper @Brambling Thank you all. I usually lose big in the first week (mainly water) and the fact I've got so much to lose! Started at 301.3lbs, current weight 288.7lbs, so still got a long way to go to get to 224... but I've made a start (again 😂) and that's what counts. The motivation is there this time so hopefully I stick to it til the end!

Good luck to all taking part 😊

Having gone from a size 26 waist to an 8 in the past, I know it is difficult.

Things that are motivating me... rude GP, BMI police consultant, they made me angry!

I still have about 40 lb to go before I am just overweight. 

Best thing, I don't have to get stressed getting weighted at a club and paying for it... I got a SW flyer through the door today... LOL, too polite to say what I thought.

SIRENS

Wow some amazing losses, I am starting today, have been for a short walk. and done a 'get fit with Rick' will attempt to do some bedtime yoga later. Am back to calorie deficit as I find it less restrictive then 'groups'. 

Paspatur

Book recommendation for anyone who thinks they might have a food addiction rather than just eating the wrong things
Women like us by Amanda Prowse

Brambling

I hope you're feeling better now Brie 🙂

Van_Girl

Hey! Well done on the losses so far everyone

I have a 1lb gain  But I was at a party over the weekend. Kitchen is now stocked, meals are planned and I feel a bit more in control after the Christmas madness

Good luck everyone

Pixie_Cosmo

Hello, may I join in please @Brambling? I have around 1.5 stone to lose altogether, aiming for 14lbs this quarter. I've put on a stone in the last few months, mainly due to constantly being ill with coughs, tonsillitis, norovirus and cracked ribs. And eating too much while feeling sorry for myself! I'm currently getting over tonsillitis, again. Feels neverending! 🤧😷🙄

My plan is calorie counting, daily lunchtime 3 mile walk (12000 daily steps target) and daily yoga for flexibility and mental health. When I'm feeling more perky, I'll restart the C25K and a couple of HIIT workouts per week for strength and fitness.

I'm hoping being on here will help keep me focussed and motivated. I will aim to lose 1-2lbs per week, but I am short so it does take longer. 

Brambling

Welcome Pixie_Cosmo I think you're allowed to feel sorry for yourself 😬 I won't complain that my lurgy which is just disappearing after a month took my appetite 

Van_Girl I think everybody is allowed some leeway after Christmas with all the goodies left over, I miss going into the office as we had a 'magic' kitchen table where any food put on it would disappear so all left over 'naughties' could be left there

Gingerlily

Hello

Weighday -0.5lb please Brambling.

It’s a start! I’ll make an effort to be more mindful this week.

ditty1234

Hi All can I please join with a 6lb target. 

EskarinaWeatherwax

Anyone else have  an inner rebel that screams ‘biscuits’ at them? Mine is winning this week…