Stone off by Christmas!

Lozzy_82

I am really struggling with willpower at the moment. Traditionally I binge and party pretty much solidly from Halloween through to New Year and I'm finding it hard not to fall back into that pattern. I have parties every weekend and there's just something about this time of year that makes me want to eat, drink and be merry 24 hours a day :drinker: I just can't stop thinking about all the mince pies and mulled wine that will be around soon, and I know I won't be able to do any exercise over the holidays, so I think it's more likely I'll gain a stone than lose one! Doesn't help that work is stressful and my husband and I are fighting like cat and dog at the moment :frown:

lazyspice

I don't know if it's the seasons changing and the weather getting cooler but everyone I know appears to be struggling at the moment. I'm managing to maintain because I'm treadmilling my socks off but I can't seem to motivate myself on the weight loss side of it. I want to lose a few more pound before Christmas as I always seem to gain about half a stone in December! So, I'd better get my finger out during November!

Genie30

Eeeek! Everyone seems to be struggling at the moment! Maybe we should change the name of the group to 'Maintating Until Christmas lol. I think we all need a bit of motivation so how about everyone try to find something to get excited about? It could fitting into a Christmas party outfit, beating your personal best in the pool or managing to go a whole week without chocolate :-D

I've just signed up for a half marathon so I'm going to HAVE to get my running shoes on if I want to be able to get round the course.

Panyg, a pound off is a pound lighter that last week, celebrate!

lazyspice

I'm trying not to think too much about what to wear for the works Christmas do - I'm dreading THAT shopping trip :ohwell:

I've got to cut out the snacking that has surrepticiously (sp?) crept in the last couple of weeks . . . . . .

Yep, that's the plan starting tomorrow

kitjos

I don't know if it's the seasons changing and the weather getting cooler but everyone I know appears to be struggling at the moment. I'm managing to maintain because I'm treadmilling my socks off but I can't seem to motivate myself on the weight loss side of it. I want to lose a few more pound before Christmas as I always seem to gain about half a stone in December! So, I'd better get my finger out during November!

Ditto this!! My treadmills on fire with my workouts but im staying the same. Im going to look into my diet next week (go food shopping on a monday) - i deffinatly need to eat more healthy.... thats where i struggle :grumble:

panyg

I'm ashamed to say I'm struggling too at the moment. I had a very stressful day and did my usual comfort eating. Not good at all. But tomorrow is another day and I will make sure I lose this week.

Panyg, a pound off is a pound lighter that last week, celebrate!

Very true. Thanks for the kind words.

symegeer

I am really struggling with willpower at the moment. Traditionally I binge and party pretty much solidly from Halloween through to New Year and I'm finding it hard not to fall back into that pattern. I have parties every weekend and there's just something about this time of year that makes me want to eat, drink and be merry 24 hours a day :drinker: I just can't stop thinking about all the mince pies and mulled wine that will be around soon, and I know I won't be able to do any exercise over the holidays, so I think it's more likely I'll gain a stone than lose one! Doesn't help that work is stressful and my husband and I are fighting like cat and dog at the moment :frown:

I'm sorry to hear you guys aren't getting along, it sucks when there isn't support at home but we're all here for you too!

I totally know how you feel about the whole celebratory eating/drinking at this time of year thing. One thing that motivates me is thinking about my behaviour last year. I did just that, partied a lot, ate a lot of holiday food. But actually, those parties were maybe on 1 or 2 days out of 7. And logically I know that what I did on that one day was not enough to gain several pounds. If I'd have just stuck to my guns on the non-party days at worst I would have maintained, at best I would have continued to lose. But instead I gained (and I mean I gained A LOT) because I let that 'treat myself' mentality bleed into everyday. This year I'm going to try to do what I didn't attempt last year: let myself party a little on the days when I have to (and maybe turning down a couple of invites just to keep it to one a week) and the rest of the time kicking butt in the gym! I don't know if that helps but that's what I'm gonna try!

symegeer

I'm ashamed to say I'm struggling too at the moment. I had a very stressful day and did my usual comfort eating. Not good at all. But tomorrow is another day and I will make sure I lose this week.

Panyg, a pound off is a pound lighter that last week, celebrate!

Very true. Thanks for the kind words.

Absolutely, you can do this! And we're all here to support you.

It's been a bit of a bad week for me too. I went away for Halloween weekend and indulged a bit too much. My scale says I went up 3 lbs (which seems pretty unlikely, I didn't eat THAT much) but I had a few successes too. I'm proud that I managed to do two exercise classes while I was away (normally would sleep late and go out for a big brunch) and I'm proud that I've almost lost what I had gained back so by Saturday will hopefully be under where I was before.

I've posted another forum thread elsewhere but it might not hurt to ask you guys too. I'm going away next week for work (not staying in one place and all the food will be catered for me). Any advice for staying on the straight and narrow while travelling?

Keep your chins up guys!

cazyll

Hi guys I'm still stuck at 6 lbs lose, but my body shape is changing and I'm starting to feel much more confident. I went shopping today for new trousers and bought a pair of size 12 skinny tan jeans. I 've never had the confidence to buy any thing other than normal blue jeans! I also tried on a pair of size 10 and I could get them on just not done up lol but it still feels llike an nsv to me because I couldnt even pull a pair over my bum before.

Lozzy_82

I'm sorry to hear you guys aren't getting along, it sucks when there isn't support at home but we're all here for you too!

I totally know how you feel about the whole celebratory eating/drinking at this time of year thing. One thing that motivates me is thinking about my behaviour last year. I did just that, partied a lot, ate a lot of holiday food. But actually, those parties were maybe on 1 or 2 days out of 7. And logically I know that what I did on that one day was not enough to gain several pounds. If I'd have just stuck to my guns on the non-party days at worst I would have maintained, at best I would have continued to lose. But instead I gained (and I mean I gained A LOT) because I let that 'treat myself' mentality bleed into everyday. This year I'm going to try to do what I didn't attempt last year: let myself party a little on the days when I have to (and maybe turning down a couple of invites just to keep it to one a week) and the rest of the time kicking butt in the gym! I don't know if that helps but that's what I'm gonna try!

That is totally the right way to be approaching things! I have tended to do the same - tell myself that because it's the holidays I can just go wild for the whole period, not just at the actual parties... If I try to eat well and exercise during my own time then hopefully the damage caused by indulging at social events wil be minimised

panyg

Absolutely, you can do this! And we're all here to support you.

Thanks a lot for the kind words symegeer, I really appreciate it!

My scale says I went up 3 lbs (which seems pretty unlikely, I didn't eat THAT much)

There is no way you gained 3 pounds, it's mostly water!

I'm proud that I managed to do two exercise classes while I was away (normally would sleep late and go out for a big brunch) and I'm proud that I've almost lost what I had gained back so by Saturday will hopefully be under where I was before.

You deserve to be proud, well done!!

Keep your chins up guys!

How did you know I had a double chin? :-)

Hi guys I'm still stuck at 6 lbs lose, but my body shape is changing and I'm starting to feel much more confident. I went shopping today for new trousers and bought a pair of size 12 skinny tan jeans. I 've never had the confidence to buy any thing other than normal blue jeans! I also tried on a pair of size 10 and I could get them on just not done up lol but it still feels llike an nsv to me because I couldnt even pull a pair over my bum before.

That's a great NSV, well done!!

I've eaten much better today, had all my water for the first time in ages and also had a bit of exercise. I just need to keep out of the fridge until I go to bed!

ingot81

The scales have moved! I upped the exercise intensity and they moved! Just need to keep them in the same place until weigh in!

symegeer

How did you know I had a double chin? :-)

Ha ha! I'm with you there!

kitjos

Hope everyone is doing ok!

I started my fatloss4idiots meal plan today so im hoping this can kick start the loss like it did last time. Will let you know how it goes on the way but 11 days to go!

Oh and 49 sleeps till Santa comes! x

ingot81

Hope everyone is doing ok!

I started my fatloss4idiots meal plan today so im hoping this can kick start the loss like it did last time. Will let you know how it goes on the way but 11 days to go!

Oh and 49 sleeps till Santa comes! x

Sounds interesting. Off to google it. I could do with idiot-proof help!

kitjos

^^ Yeh its a really great fool proof idea. I hate to say its a diet because its not cal or carb or fat controlled. I did it approx a year ago to start my loss, i did as instructed and lost the target weight of 9 lbs in 11 days and it stayed off. Its very strict (as in what food groups you can eat) but it works

ingot81

^^ Yeh its a really great fool proof idea. I hate to say its a diet because its not cal or carb or fat controlled. I did it approx a year ago to start my loss, i did as instructed and lost the target weight of 9 lbs in 11 days and it stayed off. Its very strict (as in what food groups you can eat) but it works

9lbs in 11 days is amazing! May have to have a go.

surveying

Oh no, ive put 1lb on this week. I went off the rail for 2 days and just couldnt stop myself.

Hopefully I will get it back off by next week.

Quaters

Yes please count me in as well.

Quaters

You will get back on track ok thats over and done with ,new start all will be good.

Genie30

Welcome Quaters!

Stayed the same for me this week.

panyg

Same for me this week too.

susi_q_xx

Hi guys,I've really been struggling too (is it bad that it makes me feel better to know its not just me??) really need to motivate myself, but it's soo easy to hibernate this time of year!! Kind of dreading the weigh in tomorrow coz have hardly been exercising at all! I'm thinking about exercise DVDs coz then I don't have to actually leave the house and I'll save the money on my gym membership! Any suggestions in the UK??

Sunlight2011

I'm quite late in the game as I've just joined today but what a great idea. Also I see a lot of people saying how they're struggling and losing the plot a bit. It strikes me that these are the people who have lost loads so far. You have the absolute proof you're able to do this as you've already demonstrated that you have the willpower, so keep it up and imagine how good you'll feel when you reach your goal.

kitjos

Well, im feeling great! This kind of 'daily menu' is going well and ive lost 4 lbs already!! Still got 9 days to go :drinker:

(I had Baked beans with melted cheese and a boiled egg for dinner = YUM!

Good luck to all & welcome to new members! xx

MrsM1ggins

So after 10 days of living in a hotel and working 14 hour days I'm home and I haven't lost an ounce. But I didn't gain any weight either, so I'm counting that as a victory. :ohwell:

Just need to push hard this week before I go away again next week, :grumble: hopefully for the last time before Xmas.

All this work malarkey is getting in the way of my carefully crafted plans!

Lozzy_82

Hope everyone is doing ok

I just realised I am now 10 pounds down from my official starting weight in this group, so I only have four pounds to go until I've lost that stone! Hurray! It's getting harder every week though as we get closer to Christmas. I have a party this weekend, a party next weekend, plus Birmingham's amazing German Christmas market starts next week and it's full of delicious treats like mulled wine, Baileys hot chocolate, candied almonds, hot dogs...you get the idea :drinker:

Diggy2011

Well, im feeling great! This kind of 'daily menu' is going well and ive lost 4 lbs already!! Still got 9 days to go :drinker:

(I had Baked beans with melted cheese and a boiled egg for dinner = YUM!

Good luck to all & welcome to new members! xx

Did you pay for the diet?

kitjos

^^ Yeh, i think it was £24 or $24 (cant remember the currency). Its a one off fee

Im glad everyone elce is going so well - still got some time left yet! x

Diggy2011

I lost a pound 5lbs down still a way to go hows everyone doing?