Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 3rd Quarter 2025

jules81

Hi guys 

Can I pls join. I am in a bit of a pickle health wise from multiple chronic illness. I lost weight during lock down. I did a few steps however I am heavier than ever. I am 27.9 lbs I was 28 Stone so 5lbs down. 

I cal counting. 

I've hurt my back at mo using 2 crutchingbsnd doing shuffle steps it's frustrating. 

Anyway would like to loose 10 lbs by 30th sep. Weigh in will be sun. 

Good luck everyone xxxx

Gingerlily

Hi & hello jules81

Weigh-day yesterday -4lbs please Brambling.

I had an overnight whoosh and that motivated me to really stick to the bare basics of my plan. 

Pixie_Cosmo

Wow, Friday weighday again! So last week was a STS, this week I've put on 1lb.

@Brambling recovering is the main thing! Take care of yourself. 

I've been all over the place food-wise this week. My partner is staying with me, which means we eat much later in the eves when he gets back. I'm starving by the time we eat! I snack in the meantime, and last night I had buttered bread with tea which I don't normally do. I could try eating breakfast later, but I don't normally have it til 9.30/10am anyway.

I'm tired after a busy couple of weeks with friends staying, so I don't feel like exercising. Sorry, bit of a vent this week, feeling very drained. Here's hoping to a restful weekend. 

jennystarpepper

Not weighed in yet, up and down as usual!

@Brambling, hope you are doing well, and the water retention is getting better. 

Hi @jules81, not easy making a fresh start, but you are going in the right direction.  @Pixie_Cosmo, can you try a protein drink as a stop gap, I've found that it fills me up, hope you get a bit if down time. @Cat@catz4m8z, lovely compliment you have had. @Pen@Pennypincin, well done on standing your ground, fab loss.

I've been to see a dietitian as the NHS one did not cut it for me, another I do this, and I do that, rather than listen to my concerns about, IBS, skin and other problems.  Husband suggested I see someone as I've been struggling, as body is just shouting NO all the time.  I've been keeping up with my food diary, which was not criticised, it was a well done for increasing the protein but now I want you to increase it by 50%  and increase your calories by X amount per day, they said my fruit / clear protein drinks are ok and the mouse I have instead of yogurt, is all good, if I'm getting my protein that way then do it.

Also know why the Dolphins and watermelons keep appearing, along with the IBS, my weight can go up and down by 5/6 pounds within a couple of days, after a not so nice test at the local hospital and quick conversation with a lovely doctor (makes a change) turns out I have a stomach irritation, which I've had for 12 months or more, so it's a step in the right direction.

Things are just starting to look up again.  Have a lovely weekend, hope you get a rest if you need it. 

IzzyBee

Morning everyone another 1 LB weight loss for me slowly getting there but at least it’s in the right direction 

CRANKY40

Good morning folks. I have remembered to weigh in and report it this morning! Another 2lbs off for me please @Brambling. 

Brambling

Old Style Weight Loss Challenge 2025 -  3rd Quarter

01/07/25 - 30/09/25

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

Brambling 0/7  /   
Brie 2/7 👖  
Candiii -/21
catz4m8z 0.5/11  /  /  /  / STS /    /  / STS 
Charlies_tribe +4/6.5    / / STS/   /  /   / 
Cranky40 7/7  / STS /  /   / 
ditty1234 0/10  / STS / 
eltee2 0.5/6 STS /   
General_Grant 0/8  / STS /  /  /  /   / 
Gingerlily 9/14  /   /   / STS /  /   / 
IzzyBee 4/12 STS /  /   /   /   / 
Jennystarpepper 0.5/7 STS /  / STS
Jules81 -/10
katejo 1.5/5  /  /  /  / STS / STS
licklonglips -/- 
Pennypincin 4.5/14 /  /  /   / 
Pixie_Cosmo 2/8  / STS/ STS /  /   /   / STS/ 
soontobeoap 2/10  /  /  / STS / STS / STS /   
SuffolkSue 1/8 STS / STS / STS /   / STS

Kilos 
Angelica123 1/2 STS /  /   

Key
    = 1lb loss (or kilo)
      = 1/2lb loss (or kilo)
    = 1lb gain (or kilo)
     = 1/2lb gain (or kilo 

Brambling

Thanks guys   

Welcome Jules81 and good luck. 

Well done on all weigh ins and Cranky congratulations on reaching your target 👏👏

My legs aren't so thick as they were I just need to sort the feet and ankles, currently one old pair of shoes fit.  I have been able to do my walking and walked twice as far today as I have been (nor planned!) I was glad to see my front door but tired not achy 🙂 my cooking mojo had still deserted me but I'm limited as I'm not meant to use the oven, I do have a ninja so no real excuse just no incentive at the moment.  This to will pass 🙂 just need to sort out the sleeping but I was warned that would be hit and miss for a good few weeks.  

Have a good week guys and enjoy you bank holiday tomorrow, now I'm retired it means nothing 😁

charlies_tribe

Good morning. I am really struggling. Absolutely no energy and can't stop eating. It was +2lb last week and another +1lb this week (so +3 to be added altogether)
I'll do well to end tge quater on a STS this month but I am going to try harder...

catz4m8z

Brambling said

Have a good week guys and enjoy you bank holiday tomorrow, now I'm retired it means nothing 😁

Somebody had to tell me it was a bank holiday (Im a nurse and work mondays regardless). I wondered why the streets were so quiet on my dog walk this morning!!LOL

STS for me this week. Im ok with that. Honestly just trying to get off the binge eating merry-go-round so happy not to have put on!