Weight loss and healthy eating for a debt free life

RandomOne

Hello, can i please join in? 

I could literally copy the opening post on this thread when talking a bout myself. There is just me and my 2 adult sons at home, and i spent almost £800 on food shopping last month (not including xmas food). 
A good portion of my £10k debt is probably related to overspending on food, and unsurprisingly, i am also overweight.

My plan for this year is to stop overspending on food, and lose weight as a result.  

redofromstart

Hello and welcome randomone

jwil

RandomOne said:

Hello, can i please join in? 

I could literally copy the opening post on this thread when talking a bout myself. There is just me and my 2 adult sons at home, and i spent almost £800 on food shopping last month (not including xmas food). 
A good portion of my £10k debt is probably related to overspending on food, and unsurprisingly, i am also overweight.

My plan for this year is to stop overspending on food, and lose weight as a result.  

Welcome!  It's good to have you with us   Good luck with the plan.  I overspend on food too.

jwil

I swear my body is broken.  I spend months eating poorly and my weight remains absolutely stable.  I make steps towards eating better and I gain 3lbs in a couple of weeks.  It's so frustrating.

redofromstart

oh how frustrating Jwil, at least I know exactly which packet of biscuits is responsible for Mondays inevitable gain. 

beanielou

jwil said:

I swear my body is broken.  I spend months eating poorly and my weight remains absolutely stable.  I make steps towards eating better and I gain 3lbs in a couple of weeks.  It's so frustrating.

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browneyed_girl

jwil said:

I swear my body is broken.  I spend months eating poorly and my weight remains absolutely stable.  I make steps towards eating better and I gain 3lbs in a couple of weeks.  It's so frustrating.

Very common - don't be disheartened!  It takes the body time to adjust to sudden changes, plus lots of fluctuations in water weight happen with new foods.  Key to any healthy eating lifestyle (NOT a diet - this is a swear word!) is consistency.  Plus, aim for as close to 2 litres of water (or other low calorie fluids) as you can each day - this is often overlooked when food is the focus.  I'm sure this is all stuff you know - just don't give up!!  And don't forget the other health benefits of eating better aside from weight loss - these are ultimately much more important!

jwil

Thank you all   I figured last week's 2lb was ok because I felt bloated, but felt better this week so was gutted to see another lb!  I wasn't expecting to have lost, but wasn't expecting to gain.

browneyed_girl said:

jwil said:

I swear my body is broken.  I spend months eating poorly and my weight remains absolutely stable.  I make steps towards eating better and I gain 3lbs in a couple of weeks.  It's so frustrating.

Very common - don't be disheartened!  It takes the body time to adjust to sudden changes, plus lots of fluctuations in water weight happen with new foods.  Key to any healthy eating lifestyle (NOT a diet - this is a swear word!) is consistency.  Plus, aim for as close to 2 litres of water (or other low calorie fluids) as you can each day - this is often overlooked when food is the focus.  I'm sure this is all stuff you know - just don't give up!!  And don't forget the other health benefits of eating better aside from weight loss - these are ultimately much more important!

Thank you   All good advice.  I only drink water, so do get plenty of fluids, but there are certainly days I could improve.  I gave up my can of fizzy pop this month and haven't missed it so that's an improvement.  I agree about the word diet, I never diet, but I try and make small but manageable changes to improve things.  As a result I never see big losses, but don't want the numbers going in the wrong direction!

jwil

How's everyone doing?  My 3lb has gone again   I've done quite well this week, I'm pleased.

redofromstart

A rather shameful 6.5 lbs on for me at fat club.  This was the weigh in as I returned from my little holiday so I wasn't surprised.  It represents a lot of very much enjoyed cheese and wine and biscuits.  Generally what goes on quickly comes off again quickly and I have been moving a lot more which should help.  

I have tidied the workshop enough to get to the treadmill, so I have no excuse really.

I have rediscovered slimline bitter lemon which gives me something to drink that doesn't involve caffeine or alcohol so that is good.