I have returned to my own healthy eating plan as I need to lose a stone. I am pear shaped with a small bust, reasonable waist and overlarge hips.
On reading the ever sensible Dr Scurr in the DM this morning I discovered a healthy waist size is 31 ins for women and 37 ins for men. I rather smugly measured myself expecting a pat on the back only to find I am 5 ins over the recommended size ?
With the extra excercise this week (lawn construction), I’d lost a couple of pounds, but Wednesday evening we were just too tired and bought fish and chips. In my case scampi and we shared a child’s portion of chips. Three pounds on overnight. After all my walking and salads yesterday I’m hoping for the “Whoosh” when I weigh in this morning!
Shirley, think I am in the same situation as yourself. Weigh in tomorrow SW week 5, I follow the eating plan religiously, have few syns, but for all my efforts the scales are stubbornly stuck on the same weight! Have increased my exercise as well. See what tomorrow brings.
Right fed up as I got weighed yesterday and stayed the same, I'm on SW so I probably eaten too many free foods, I only been having a few Syns , I don't even have half of 15 syncs most days....think I will cut out the basic carb potato .
Prayers will continue for Panache and also Mr P as it is a hard time for him too. Bless her she has been trying so hard to put on weight and life is so unfair.
I have discovered sugar free mint humbugs from a company called Gourmet sourced through a Wyevale Garden Centre. They are yummie Nfk perhaps worth a try.
News of our friend Panache. She is in hospital on strong medication with Mr P at her side. She is very poorly. Let us send her virtual healing/hugs. Miss your support Panache on this thread.
I fear any time I relax with nothing to do is my hungry time Nan! So I never just sit or sit and watch tv. Usually I knit, do puzzles, dabble in water colours or read a book if I’m sitting down at any time. Anything to keep my brain busy!
Came on here after reading the posts on the Can you lose weight over 65 thread. I know you can 'cos I did it at 69/70 but put it all back. Hoping all the advice and support on here will motivate me to get back on track. Can I lose the first stone by Christmas? Here's hoping.
After seeing the can you lose weight over 65 thread (No, I can’t), I’ve just been reading a few pages of this thread to stop me nibbling this evening. I’ve spent the day helping prepare DS’s garden for a new lawn so I have high hopes after all those burnt calories.
(I hope Panache recovers enough to get back home soon)
Weigh in day and I've lost another 1lb. Weight Watchers keep upping my fit points target because at this time of the year (weather permitting) I do at least four hours gardening every day.
I may have to re-set the target when winter arrives but at the moment it means I can't put any weight back on so long as I stick to the daily food points allowance which I find quite generous.
Shirleyw I try to be good all week but I now call Sunday (which is my weigh in day) sin-day! When I am 'on track' (I am a bit off the rails at the moment as you will have seen by my posts) I find that I can be stronger willed during the week knowing that I can have some treats on Sunday. I have chocolate or a dessert etc. on Sunday but then have all the week ahead to be good before my next weigh in. Being 'good' can be very boring and soul destroying if we get disappointing results which makes it easy to give up but personally I find sin-days help! It may not be for everyone though - I appreciate that Good luck!
Well done Shirley and Billy from me too! I am a bit happier today after my Sunday morning weigh-in as I lost 1.4lbs. I am somewhat confused though as during this past week I have gone slightly astray at times and my heart hasn't been in it to be honest. I am now 180.2lbs so again nearing the elusive weight that starts 17...lbs Hopefully the 17 start will appear next Sunday and stay rather than disappear again as it has in the past (she says hopefully)! There doesn't seem to be any news of Panache so prayers for her will continue, and good luck to all of us this coming week in whatever direction we wish to go!
Well done Shirley and Billy it is so worthwhile once you see the weight coming off. I lost a mere half pound last week but at least it is downwards. Keep going folks.
Week four of weigh in at SW, lost two pounds, 9 and a half in total over the last four weeks. Keep going, overjoyed to find I could fit into my favourite jeans this morning. Oh happy days!
Well, I started slimming world as I was not really disciplined enough on my Own....I lost 5 and a half pounds the first week so my weigh in day is Wednesday's....
I forgot to log in and say I have stayed the same at last weigh in. Have been making more of an effort this week as I go away for a few days tomorrow and alcohol will feature somewhere along the way and maybe a little cake, but nothing over the top, PROMISE.
Good vibes, prayers for some and good wishes to Panache. We are waiting for her husband to get in touch via Soop’s Kitchen.