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Hello! I've missed you guys! Work got waaaay more turbulent than expected, even the MFP daily logging took a hit, but it's half term now so I'm trying to get back in the habit. Had much less time for the longer bouts of exercise recently so I'm trying to find workarounds for a few shorter movement sessions throughout the…

Hi all, had a fab weekend but now work is getting a bit turbulent, so while I'm logging on my phone every day, my posting might be a bit erratic! Still on it though. 😊 F43, 5'6 Start weight: 166 Week 1 Goal: 164 Week 1 actual weight: 164.6 Week 2 Goal: 163 Week 2 actual weight: DNW Week 3 Goal: 163 Week 3 actual weight:…

I've family visiting this weekend and a couple of social events, so am going to be in management mode rather than aim for any losses. :) F43, 5'6 Start weight: 166 Week 1 Goal: 164 Week 1 actual weight: 164.6 Week 2 Goal: 163 Week 2 actual weight:? (smashed scale!) Week 3 Goal: 163 Week 3 actual weight: 163 Week 4 Goal:…

The weather is definitely looking up now, so I've been out and about in the morning running errands and getting my day off to an active start. I've also bought a load of different types of leafy greens to try out so there's a lot of stir-fry on the menu over the coming days! :) F43, 5'6 Start weight: 166 Week 1 Goal: 164…

This has been a very different January for me. I've actually been consistent with something and it's been paying off!! The weight I've lost really does feel 'gone', rather than a 'good day on the scale'. I've lost a total of 5lbs this month, and I'm very happy with that. It's also great to see how well all you fabulous…

Happy with how this worked out! See ya on the Feb thread 😊 F43, 5’6 January start weight: 166 January goal weight: 161 Ultimate goal weight: 150 January 1: 166 January 8: 164.6 January 15: ? (Dunno, as I accidentally smashed the scale!) January 22: 163 January 29: 162 January 31: 161

I'd planned a load of batch cooking again this week but my slow cooker is kaput, so I'll start working my way through the previous batches from the freezer before picking up a new one at the weekend. F43, 5'6 Start weight: 166 Week 1 Goal: 164 Week 1 actual weight: 164.6 Week 2 Goal: 163 Week 2 actual weight:? (smashed…

All going well so far :) F43, 5’6 January start weight: 166 January goal weight: 161 Ultimate goal weight: 150 January 1: 166 January 8: 164.6 January 15: ? (Dunno, as I accidentally smashed the scale!) January 22: 163 January 29: 162 January 31:

All going well, out for another run today as it was nice and not raining. F43, 5'6 Start weight: 166 Week 1 Goal: 164 Week 1 actual weight: 164.6 Week 2 Goal: 163 Week 2 actual weight:? (smashed scale!) Week 3 Goal: 163 Week 3 actual weight: 163 Week 4 Goal: 162 Week 4 actual weight: 162 Day 29-01/29: 162.5 Day 30-01/30:…

Had a busy one yesterday, managed to weigh but not post. The pooch did loads better on his second Parkrun (a timed 5km community run). We clocked in at 39mins - was 45mins last week (my usual / solo time is 33mins) - and I only had to carry him once, compared to last week's 3 times! Defo improvement. Then out and about for…

@dawnbgethealthy Yes, I think you're right! I've always known it's largely down to mindset, but it's still hard to break out of that 'good/bad' thinking pushed by diet clubs and food advertisers etc. This daily logging challenge is proving to be such a helpful tool for demonstrating how the consistent approach really does…

The weather was awful yesterday so I barely got out - only 30 mins walkies with the pooch as he wasn't feeling it either. Was so foggy, wet and miserable. We made up for it this morning with an hour's run in the glorious sunshine, and we'll have a nice walk after work later on too. :) F43, 5’6 Start: 166 Week 1 Goal: 164…

Out for lunch yesterday. Had something I wouldn't normally have (rich, heavy, fried dish with bread) due to previously classing it as a 'bad / banned food' but I'd allowed for it in my plan for the day, so was able to enjoy it! Feels like I've turned a corner in moving away from thinking about food as good or bad 😊 F43,…

Is getting brighter here in the mornings which is making it much easier to get up, get out of bed, and put on some kind of aerobics workout most mornings. I find it easier to get it out of the way first thing, else I'll find some reason not to do it later on. :) F43, 5’6 Start: 166 Week 1 Goal: 164 Week 1 actual weight:…

I'm getting back into the intermittent fasting habit (which for now is mostly just not snacking at night) and am feeling much better for it. As I weigh in the mornings, I think it's having a positive impact on the days I stick to it too. F43, 5’6 Start: 166 Week 1 Goal: 164 Week 1 actual weight: 164.6 Week 2 Goal: 163 Week…

Going well so far. My fitness is definitely improving and some of my work clothes are fitting a little bit better. This bodes well for that box of summer stuff I'd packed away due to having 'mysteriously shrunk in the wash'... :smile: F43, 5’6 January start weight: 166 January goal weight: 161 Ultimate goal weight: 150…

Looks like a much warmer week here this week, so I'm hoping to get out for a few more runs with the pooch - various storms permitting! Just had one blow through last night and another's on the way. But at least the forecasted temperatures don't have a minus sign in front of them anymore! F43, 5’6 Start: 166 Week 1 Goal:…

Week 3 done, gang! I've been trying to cut down on the starchy carbs (mostly bagels and potatoes in their various formats) and I think it's making a difference so I'm going to continue with this experiment into next week. I haven't really missed them either, and I have been substituting with more veg and salad stuff so…

Took the pooch on his first Parkrun (a weekly, community 5k walk/run event) today! He did pretty well, though I did have to carry him for a fair bit towards the end, so I'm counting that as today's cardio and strength training, ha! F43, 5'6 Start: 166 Week 1 Goal: 164 Week 1 actual weight: 164.6 Week 2 Goal: 163 Week 2…

@Lynn__W Yeah, there's a button at the back but that changes it from lbs to kg and stone. It's not a bother, just wasn't expecting it! :)

So, I got this new scale and it displays the weight differently to my previous one. Where I used to have it displayed with a numerical decimal point, now there are fractions! So while it looks like I've been bang on 165 for the past three days, it's actually gone up and down between 165.1/4 and 165.3/4 but I wasn't…

Been out for a few runs with the pooch and I'm getting better at going for longer before we need a bit of a rest. He's liking it too as he gets to stretch his legs more than when it's just walkies. It's pretty cold here at the moment too (UK), so I've been going to bed earlier as it's warmer there, ha! F43, 5'6 Start: 166…

Back on it with the food prep, logging, and exercise. My clothes are feeling much more comfortable, even if the scale isn't moving much. My puppy has had a growth spurt recently so is around 16-17kg. He's also entering the stroppy phase where he cements himself to the floor if he decides after an hour or so of walkies that…

Hi all, I'm back! Had a lovely weekend away at the wedding. I'm pretty sure I'll have gone back up again as I had a few drinks and ate lots of tasty food. However, once I got back, before I could check, I accidentally smashed my scale (was glass) with the bathroom door! Oops. Just got a new one, so all good. F43, 5'6 Week…

I had a day-long workday yesterday, so very sedentary and a pretty late dinner too. I'm definitely noticing a difference those things make in my morning weigh-in. I'm heading away tomorrow for a weekend reunion, so there's a bit more sitting down on the horizon (travel and dinners etc). I'll keep tracking and will be back…

Going well so far. 😊 F43, 5'6 Day 01-01/01: 166 Day 02-01/02: 166 Day 03-01/03: 165.4 Day 04-01/04: 166.2 Day 05-01/05: 164.6 Day 06-01/06: 164.2 Day 07-01/07: 164.4 Week 1 Goal: 164 Week 1 actual weight: 164.6 Day 08-01/08: 165.6 Day 09-01/09: 164.6 Day 10-01/10: 164.4 Day 11-01/11: Day 12-01/12: Day 13-01/13: Day…

I'm putting more effort into the dog walks these days - we even upped it to a run this morning as it's so cold out! It was a short run as it's still pretty icy. I've started taking measurements too as I can see changes in my shape forming. 😊 F43, 5'6 Day 01-01/01: 166 Day 02-01/02: 166 Day 03-01/03: 165.4 Day 04-01/04:…

Lots of fluctuation last week, but all good. I started getting back on it 26 Dec rather than wait another week til 1 Jan and make things even worse!! I dropped a lot of the water weight that week as I was in the 170s around Xmas. January Start Weight: 166 January Goal Weight: 161 Ultimate Goal Weight: 150 January 1: 166…

For week 2, I'm going to cut down on the starchy carbs I've been having (bread, potatoes etc) and see if that makes a difference. I've found logging my food in advance is really helpful too. 😊 F43, 5'6 Day 01-01/01: 166 Day 02-01/02: 166 Day 03-01/03: 165.4 Day 04-01/04: 166.2 Day 05-01/05: 164.6 Day 06-01/06: 164.2 Day…

First week done! Great to see everyone's updates. I've really enjoyed feeling more present and in control of my food and exercise this week. I did quite a bit of batch cooking and now have lots of meals ready in the freezer which will be handy. Looking forward to week 2! 😊 F43, 5'6 Day 01-01/01: 166 Day 02-01/02: 166 Day…