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Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 4th Quarter 2025

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  • Ainsty
    Ainsty Posts: 90 Forumite
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    This is the last weigh in day for me in 2025. I've STS this week. For some unknown reason, I've had my slimming head on for the last three months and have done better than I initially envisaged. For the first time in years, I will be entering the new year below my target weight. Thank you for all your support, and a special thanks to Brambling for running the thread. The difficult thing for me is keeping the weight off, so I will be trying to do that from now on. Happy New Year, and good luck with your weight loss journey.

    Ainsty <3
  • Pennypincin
    Pennypincin Posts: 551 Forumite
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    A weight in +3 pounds for me.
    I aim to keep trying though.
    One day I will finally turn a corner and slowly head in the right direction.
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  • Brie
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    I don't think there's been any change for better or worse.  I did think this morning about what body bits I might do without to meet my goal and then decided that was a bit radical.  I don't think starving myself until after midnight tomorrow would do me any good either.  OH has suggested we do a dry January which may help with the next quarter.....
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  • Brambling
    Brambling Posts: 6,459 Forumite
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    Old Style Weight Loss Challenge 2025 -  4th Quarter

    01/10/25 - 31/12/25

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

    Ainsty 15/14  o:) /  ;) /  o:)o:)o:);) /  o:);) /  o:) /  o:);) /  o:) / STS /  o:)o:) /  o:)o:) /  o:) / STS 
    BobstandardBob 10/17  o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:)o:) /  o:)o:)o:) 
    Brambling 1/7  >:) / STS /  o:)o:)o:);) / STS / >:)>:) /  o:);) /  ;) /  >:) /  :'(
    Brie 2/4  o:)o:) 
    catz4m8z +5/10  o:);) /  :'( / STS / STS / STS /  >:)>:)>:) /  o:)o:) /  >:)>:)>:)>:)>:)  /  o:)o:)o:) /  >:)  :'(  /   >:) :'( 
    charlies_tribe 2/7  o:);) /  ;) / STT
    DundeeDoll 0.5/8  ;) /  o:)o:) 
    eltee2 1.5/5 STS /  o:) /  ;) /  >:)  :'( / STS /  o:) /  :'(  /  o:)
    General_Grant +0.5/7  >:) / STS / STS /  o:) /  >:) / STS /  o:) /  ;) /  >:) / STS / STS 
    Gingerlily +4.5/7  >:) / STS /  o:)o:) /  >:)>:)>:)>:) /  o:)o:)o:);) /  >:)>:)>:)>:)>:)
    Izzybee 2/7  o:) / STS / STS / STS / STS /  o:)o:) /  o:)o:) /  o:) / STS / STS / STS /  >:)>:)>:)>:)
    Jennystarpepper 6/9  :'(  /  o:);) /  o:);) / STS / o:);) / STS/  o:)o:) /  o:) 
    katiejo +2/4  >:) :'( / STS / STS / STS / STS / STS / STS /  >:)>:) /  o:) / STS /  ;)
    Landgirlinthelittlecity -/24
    leftatthetrafficlights 0/7 STS /  >:)>:) /  o:)o:) / STS / STS / STS / STS / STS 
    Pennypincin +16.5/14  :'( /  >:)>:)>:)>:)>:)>:)>:) /  >:)>:)>:)>:)>:) /  o:)o:)o:) /  >:) /  >:) :'( / o:)o:)o:) /  >:)>:)>:)>:)>:)>:)>:)>:) :'(  /  o:)o:) /  o:)o:) /  >:)>:)>:)
    Pixie_Cosmo 4.5/4  >:) :'( /  o:);) / STS /  o:)o:) / STS /  >:)>:)>:)>:) /  o:)o:)o:) /  ;) /  o:)o:)o:)
    Soontobeoap -/10 / STS / STS 
    Suffolksue 0.5/7  >:) /  ;) /  o:) / STS / STS / STS 
    Taffy9264 +1/7  >:)>:)>:)>:) /  o:)o:) / STS /  o:) 

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    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
  • Brambling
    Brambling Posts: 6,459 Forumite
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    edited 31 December 2025 at 12:47AM
    Sorry guys I lied about keeping up! 

    I hoped you all had a good Christmas I managed to only gain a half lb which I'm happy with, it's not been a very productive year for me, next year will be better I have cholesterol to get down or the dr is threatening pills.

    I'm  just about to set up next quarter, all welcomed old and new weight loss friends 🙂

    I probably won't post tomorrow so happy new year 🥳 

    New thread link below

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6648199/old-style-weight-loss-challenge-1st-quarter-2026#latest
    Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage   -          Anais Nin
  • IzzyBee
    IzzyBee Posts: 2,989 Forumite
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    Thank  you Brambling for keeping this going I haven’t done as well as I hoped Xmas food let me down especially chocolate but I have done better than if I hadn’t been accountable on here happy new year and let’s all do better next year 🥳
  • Pixie_Cosmo
    Pixie_Cosmo Posts: 279 Forumite
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    Thanks @Brambling for running the thread. Happy New Year everyone.

    Final weigh in - 1lb loss overall since the start of Q4. I haven't moved much at all in the last couple of weeks, and eaten badly due to no appetite post flu. Back to it next week!
  • katejo
    katejo Posts: 4,520 Forumite
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    edited 1 January at 1:56AM
    Final weigh in for 2025 +1.5 lb.( 12 st 2lb).  I hadn't gone over 12 st for about a year. I was mostly hovering between 11 st 10 and 13.  The best I have achieved at any time so far in this challenge has been 11 st 10 (April 2025) so that will be my initial target. When it comes to exercise, I have no problem with motivation when out walking because I enjoy it. I need to try the gym and yoga again but I do find them tedious. Swimming is another option but I don't live very close to a pool. I am booked to try Pickleball with a group of friends for the first time next week.   I spent the last hour of 2025 registering for a Better Leisure membership! Will I stick to it?
  • General_Grant
    General_Grant Posts: 5,442 Forumite
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    Final weigh-in is -1.5 lb

    That was basically over the two weeks I was away from home staying with  friends for Christmas.
    Indulged in a little chocolate, Christmas cake and pudding and spent less time walking than normal.  However the more formal meals included plenty of vegetables and lean meat.  I also caught a cold of some sort which has reduced my appetite.
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