Monday 8th April weigh in.

Same as last week

Today is the first day of the rest of my life week. Back onto the 2:5 today now I am home and away from temptation and definitely going to avoid the grog

gally have you managed to shake off the jet lag?

I limit myself to wine on a Saturday, not that it happened this last week seem to have been one round of celebrations after another, DS best friends wedding was on Saturday and was perfect,the sun shone (back to snow showers here this morning) DS was so nervous he was Best Man but the day could not have been better.

Hi glass pleased you had a good weekend with sun.Am getting on fine, hardly using crutches but can't drive for another 2 weeks so can't get to swimming yet.Would like to start losing about 1lb a week but don't think it would be sensible to do 5:2 at the moment...what do you suggest as a simple plan?Thanks

Whyever did I complain about losing 0.2lbs???
Bad bad and even more bad week last week - biscuits, chocolate and other naughty items were everywhere and sadly, temptation overcame common sense
However ....
This week IS GOING TO BE DIFFERENT! War has been declared!
I have a mountain of paperwork that I must get done this morning (which is why I am on the laptop so early!) then I am determined to get to the gym as I must get myself motivated and into the habit again!
I am thoroughly ashamed to admit that I have put on the best part of 2lbs - but it is now war!!!
Weight this week 161.8 and with myself!
Good luck to everyone - hopefully the weather is at last going to improve as it is so hard to get motivated!!!

grannylin I think the driving must be the worst thing wanting to get out and cant especially after a few weeks I would get cabin fever.

I would try to limit your bread and cereal, so if having cereal in the morning avoid bread for the rest of the day, or have youghurt and fruit for breakfast then use your 2 slices of bread (try to only have 2 slices from a small 400g wholemeal loaf)for a sandwich at lunchtime.
Use your plate and divide into thirds have your protein on one third and try to fill your other 2/3 with veg, you can have potato but I would limit it to a small amount.
So in one day have 1 portion of cereal (good guide is 2 weetabix or 35g of porridge).
Have your daily milk allowance is 350mm skimmed, 250mm semi, 175mm whole.
Obviously no cakes or biscuits, snack on fruit and drink lots of water, this can be in the form of fruit teas,green tea etc, sugar free juice or plain water.

When cooking dont use oil try fry light spray, or grill any lean meat you have, (trim off any visible fat). Try to avoid ful fat mayo etc.
These are just some basics, but should help.

Oh sba I have a feeling I might be joining you this week after a week of over indulging.
But you have to reach a point when you call it a day, until that time the temptation is still there.

This week - 2lb

Hi glass. After almost two years on steroids during which I have gained almost 3 stone, I now discover I have lost half a stone without trying very hard. This is probably due to the reduction in steroids - now only 2.5mg - so I must now concentrate on shedding the surplus which I can't blame on medication. On Friday I started on the 2:5 programme and found it surprisingly easy. Yesterday I had a second fasting day and so far all is going well. I think a couple of pounds have gone but know that's likely to be fluid. As I'm going with my family to a favourite caravan site in Provence at the end of July, I'd like to look vaguely presentable in a swimsuit by that time - and find my waistline again!

Thanks glass that's a great help to have it in black and white.Starting at 65.5...and putting bread in the freezer straightaway as I managed to eat a pain au chocolat before you replied

Gloom here! Easter has taken its toll! All weight regained

Good news is that all cakes/chocs are now gone! Onward and upward..hopefully not outward!!

I've put on 1 lb and don't know why! DH bought ice cream at Easter and it is still sitting in the freezer unopened so I should have lost weight.

I am really fed up with the lack of mobility, it is getting me down now. If I were employed in a not sitting down role I would have been off work all year!
Moan, moan, moan!

Didn't weigh myself or post last week as there was a definite " see how much chocolate you can eat" day over Easter. However , am pleased to report there was only the one and this week I am back down to the required weight to keep me happy, so all is well .
Best of luck to everyone for this week

I daren't go near the scales, having ate nothing but junk and chocolate for a week. Now being forced to work extra hours at work [even though I'd said I'd wanted to wind down towards retirement; so eating comfort food]. Difficult to eat healthily when you're feeling tired and brassed off .

... I haven't ate chocolate for months and then one easter egg eaten late at night when I was tired just gave me a craving for more sweet food. Even ate a box of Thorntons that I was given at Christmas and had had no desire to eat since. Didn't even share them with anyone, and scoffed the lot very quickly [it was a huge box as well ]. Can now feel stomach hanging over the top of my jeans .

anno good to see you, there have been some great results with the 5:2 diet, you will shift that for you holidays. Give a shout if you have any problems and we will all see if we can help. Medication does take its toll but you should be sporting your swim suit for your holidays.
nanaej you will be glad to see the back of all the goodies.
move here is hoping that your physio gets you sorted.
grannyk well done you have managed to rein it back in again.
tegan you must be feeling really put on, expecting you to cover more hours when you have asked for a reduction.
I have put on 1/2lb... I am blaming the champagne on Saturday.

This week - 3.5lb

Right time for action folks, slate has been wiped clean and we start again tomorrow with all that rubbish cake and sweets behind us. I have 7 weeks until I go away with my two sisters for a few days so I need 1/2 a stone off, anyone else ready to take the plunge?

Not having official weigh in this week! Having bit of blip with emotional stuff!
Will be back on track next week!

Glass or is only 4 weeks fi til our week in Corfu so must not reax too much want to add another 6 lb to my current 15 had bad night so feeling fragile!

Like Gally I am back on the 2:5, and will weigh next week!

celeb sorry to hear you are not your usual full of beans at the moment, I am not sure whats up, but if its what I think throw yourself into getting ready for your trip to Corfu if you can.
grannyeggs hope you enjoyed your birthday, look forward to seeing you next week.

2nd '2' day this week. Ok so far but as for the grog, I gave in last night as I was so depressed what with one thing and another. Porridge and blueberries for brekkie this morning and am now living it up on a cup of marmite. Decisions decisions for tonights repast.......
Have walked every day - a quick 20 minutes round the village and have also dusted off the rowing machine which told me I had used up 126 calories after this morning's effort!
Meeting Marelli and Granmanorm for coffee tomorrow so may allow myself a small reward

Lost 300g this week, down to 64.2,so quite pleased as that's 1 kilo since beginning of January.
However not expecting any marvels this week as we are on the narrowboat and consuming rather more [cake] and than usual

gally we all fall of the wagon at times, brush it out of the way and enjoy your fasting day. I know you will enjoy your coffee and treat tomorrow
jane well done, enjoy your narrowboating.

This week - 2.25lb

Glass I need help.............. please.

Having done the "diet" thing in the past and lost almost 3 stone it is creeping back on gradually at an alarming rate. Have several items of clothing that no longer fit me and don't want to end up back where I started. It is 10 times harder when DH can eat "two taties more than a pig" and never put on a single ounce.

PS I know my weaknesses if that helps.

Sugar in tea (Can't drink it without it)
Wine
Crisps (I adore them)
Bread

Don't bother with chocolate or cakes.