We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!

Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 3rd Quarter 2025

1…212223242527»

Comments

  • eltee2
    eltee2 Posts: 516 Forumite
    500 Posts First Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic
    Apologies for not checking in for ages Brambling - I've written off Q3 but will join Q4 (a.k.a. I really mean it this time!)

    El
     "I started out with nothing
    And still got most of it left"
    Seasick Steve 



  • eltee2
    eltee2 Posts: 516 Forumite
    500 Posts First Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic
    Brambling said:

    Suffolksue I'm told they are changing again in the new year, my sister said there's something on the app about it, renaming syns and changing HE I think there will be three 🤷‍♀️ I was only half listening.



    Yes they are - hoping I'll find out more on Friday
     "I started out with nothing
    And still got most of it left"
    Seasick Steve 



  • Pixie_Cosmo
    Pixie_Cosmo Posts: 257 Forumite
    Fifth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Thank you for running the thread @Brambling
  • katejo
    katejo Posts: 4,359 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    @Brambling I missed adding my final result yesterday. It was STS. 
  • IzzyBee
    IzzyBee Posts: 2,831 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Photogenic
    Thanks for running the thread Brambling can I be in for this quarter put me down to lose 7 lbs please I will try but I don’t want to be to optimistic as we have Xmas they are all told don’t buy me chocolate but they always do that said I don’t have to eat it 😂 good luck everyone 
  • Brambling
    Brambling Posts: 6,200 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 2 October at 9:22PM
    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 1/7  o:) / STS / STS / STS 
    Brie 1/7 👖 o:)o:) /  >:)>:)  /o:) 
    Candiii -/21
    catz4m8z 1/11  o:)o:)o:)o:) /  >:)>:)>:)>:) /  o:)o:) /  o:) / STS /  >:)>:)>:)>:)>:) :'(  /  o:)o:)o:) / STS /  o:) / STS /  >:)>:)>:) :'( /  o:);) /  o:);) 
    Charlies_tribe +6/6.5  :'(  / >:)>:) / STS/  o:) /  ;) /  >:)  /  >:)>:) /  >:)>:)>:) /  o:) 
    Cranky40 7.5/7  o:) / STS /  o:);) /  >:)>:);) /  o:)o:) /  ;) 
    ditty1234 1/10  >:)>:) / STS /  o:)o:) /  o:) / STS 
    eltee2 2/6 STS /  ;) /  o:);) / STS 
    General_Grant 3/8  ;) / STS /  ;) /  :'( /  ;) /  >:) :'( /  ;) / STS/  o:) /  o:) /  >:)>:)  / STS /  o:)o:)o:) 
    Gingerlily 16.5/14  o:)o:)o:) /  o:);) /  o:) / STS /  ;) /  >:) /  o:)o:)o:)o:) /  o:)o:)o:);)  / o:) /  o:) /  o:);) /  ;) / STS 
    IzzyBee 8/12 STS /  o:)o:) /  >:)>:) /  o:)o:) /  o:) /  o:) / STS /  o:)o:) /  o:)o:) 
    Jennystarpepper 9.5/7 STS /  ;) / STS /  o:)o:)o:) /  o:)o:) /  o:);) /  o:)o:) /  ;) 
    Jules81 -/10
    katejo 2.5/5  o:) /  >:) :'( /  o:) /  o:) / STS / STS / STS /  :'(  /  ;) / STS /  o:) / STS
    licklonglips -/- 
    Pennypincin 0.5/14 /  o:)o:) /  >:)>:)>:)>:)>:)>:) /  o:)o:)o:);) /  o:)o:)o:)o:)o:) /  >:)>:)>:)>:)>:) :'(  /  o:)o:)o:)o:);) /  >:) /  >:)>:)>:)>:)>:)>:) /  o:)o:)o:)o:)
    Pixie_Cosmo 5.5/8  o:);) / STS/ STS /  o:)o:)o:) /  >:)>:)>:) /  o:);) / STS/  >:) /  o:);) /  >:) /  o:) / STS /  o:)o:) 
    soontobeoap +2/10  o:) /  o:) /  o:) / STS / STS /  >:) / STS / >:)>:) 
    SuffolkSue 1/8 STS / STS / STS /  o:) / STS

    Kilos 
    Angelica123 1/2 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
  • Pennypincin
    Pennypincin Posts: 506 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 500 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    4 off this week.
    I've had a couple of days of picking on the wrong thing, but will start again tomorrow.
    Decluttering campaign 2023
    2 🏅🏅 +1 ⭐️ +1🌟 awarded later in year 
    Decluttering campaign 2024
    2 🏅🏅 + 1⭐
  • Brambling
    Brambling Posts: 6,200 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    A lovely final flourish Penny 👏 
    Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage   -          Anais Nin
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.8K Spending & Discounts
  • 246K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.8K Life & Family
  • 260K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture