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Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 1st Quarter 2025
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So sorry to read your sad news. We just don't know what will happen! I have spent this morning finalising my will and power of attorney but really hope they won't be needed soon.Black_Saturn said:Well done everyone on your efforts this week.
We had a sudden death in the family on Friday, which was completely unexpected as he went for a run Thursday morning, took a turn Thursday afternoon, and died 24 hours later. It’s hard to comprehend when there is no suggestion of ill health and I have fought hard not to eat my emotions, but it hasn’t been easy. Keeping busy has been the key, and I have a -1lb loss to report.
I haven’t done a meal plan for this week, yet. There is a box of salad items in the fridge, which I need to chop up. I find it more likely to reach for the salad when it’s already prepared, so I’m going to do that today. I also need to make up a batch of soup at some point.5 -
Old Style Weight Loss Challenge 2024 - 4th Quarter
01/01/25 - 31/03/25
Imperial (lbs) please let me know if you want to record in kilosBella_Budget 3/7
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Black_Saturn 2/10
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Brambling 2.5/7
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Brie -/7
Caeraugirl 1/10
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Cassingtonbear -/-
Catlady2025
Catz4m8z 1.5/7
Charlies_tribe 0/5
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Cheerfulness4 3.5/20


Cranky40 1/7
DundeeDoll 1/7
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EcoIntent 5/12



eltee2 3/7

Felicityfandangle -/14
Frith
General_Grant -/7
Gingerlily -/14 STS
gsdloopy -/10 STS / STS
Hinchandrossi 1/14
IzzyBee 3/12

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Katejo +1/5
kayjay1809 -/21
Ladybird1106 -/10
lilian1977 +0.5/10 :'(
Marycanary 2.5/14
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Molina_Girl 5/10



number_23 0.5/10
Pauper1 5.5/15

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oeony40 -/10
Pixie_Cosmo -/12 STS
roundtuit 3/10

SIRENS -/9
SuffolkSue 0.5/8
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Angelica123 -/3 STS
wishus -/4
Key
= 1lb loss (or kilo)
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:'( = 1/2lb gain (or kiloLife shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage - Anais Nin7 -
I'm sorry for you lost Black_saturn when they are as quick as that there is no time to prepare, just remember to take care of yourself
Katejo I have no partner or offspring so I make sure i have a up to date will and that my nearest sister knows where it is kept. I was speaking to her about LPOs for the same reason and must add that to my to do list. I also need to draw up a list of financial things especially if you consider these days i don't have bank statements or letters from BSs sent.
Welcome wishus and good luckLife shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage - Anais Nin7 -
Hope you don't mind me giving you my condolences.Black_Saturn said:Well done everyone on your efforts this week.
We had a sudden death in the family on Friday, which was completely unexpected as he went for a run Thursday morning, took a turn Thursday afternoon, and died 24 hours later. It’s hard to comprehend when there is no suggestion of ill health and I have fought hard not to eat my emotions, but it hasn’t been easy. Keeping busy has been the key, and I have a -1lb loss to report.
I haven’t done a meal plan for this week, yet. There is a box of salad items in the fridge, which I need to chop up. I find it more likely to reach for the salad when it’s already prepared, so I’m going to do that today. I also need to make up a batch of soup at some point.6 -
@Brambling It's worth having the P of A (both financial and health related). You can allow your attorneys to have say in your welfare even if you are only temporarily unable to deal with your finances/health wishes (eg. ill in a foreign hospital). You can also tell them in which circumstances you would want doctors to resuscitate you. I also don't have a partner or offspring.Brambling said:I'm sorry for you lost Black_saturn when they are as quick as that there is no time to prepare, just remember to take care of yourself
Katejo I have no partner or offspring so I make sure i have a up to date will and that my nearest sister knows where it is kept. I was speaking to her about LPOs for the same reason and must add that to my to do list. I also need to draw up a list of financial things especially if you consider these days i don't have bank statements or letters from BSs sent.
Welcome wishus and good luck
This week I can ask you to record a minus 1/2 lb for me. Really wanted a full lb but it is actually 3/4 which is very annoying! Planning to get back to going on walks from this coming weekend. There is a good 9 mile one for me to join in Kent on Saturday.6 -
I made up a big tub of salad today, and spent most of the afternoon cleaning the bedrooms. It felt as if I had gone through a heavy workout. How it gets so messy under the beds, is beyond me, but hopefully, my efforts will reflect on the scales next week 🤣
Once again, thank you all for your thoughts ❤️7 -
@black-saturn, horrible news, thoughts with you and your family.6
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Black Saturn - I'm so sorry for your loss, what a shock that must have been 😔
Early Weds weigh in for me and another 2.5lbs offMake £2025 in 2025 #18 - £569.66/£2025
1p savings challenge #32 £24.85/£667.95
March - 0/15 NSD, £189.29/£168.75 made, PAD £72/£186, £184.87/£400 GC
Total debts Jan 1st £11706.68 😭
Jan 29th £11354.92
Mar 1st £11015.307 -
Good morning 2 pounds loss for me thank you @BramblingWeight loss goal 6/7lbs for first quarter
Overall 2025 weight loss goal for the year 6/21lbs
Holiday savings target 3400/£48005 -
Sts for me this is mot going well ,think I may rejoin SW
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