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I found some chocolate at home (I don't keep chocolate at home, as it triggers me to eat it all. I'll only eat it when out of the house or bring in a single portion). I didn't want to eat it, no will power required, just not interested.

Sorry to say, in my work environment we've been advised to wash everything at 60 deg minimum (celcius). Granted I'm in a hospital, but I'm not patient facing. But when I get home, everything gets taken off and in to the wash and I shower. Separate hand towels, more frequent washing of tea towels, etc... I've never done as…

I'm finding it much easier to eat healthy. I gave up using cash some weeks ago and limit going in to shops as much as possible. I never really bought takeaways and while there are some restaurants open near me I certainly don't want to go in to them. In work (I work in a hospital), I started to bring all my food in myself…

I met my mother for lunch today in a local cafe (as a side, she does not need to lose weight at all). She had the soup and I had a big delicious omelette. After, I ordered me a coffee and asked if she wanted one too. She said she'd wait a few minutes, get a tea and we could share a something tasty. Well I was full, so said…

Highest Weight: 203lbs Current Weight: 180.5lbs 12 Week Goal Weight: 161lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 126 (I'm short) Weigh In Schedule: Sept 23:180.5 Sep 30:178.5 (-2) Oct 7:178 (-0.5) Oct 14:175.5 (-2.5) Oct 21: 173.5 (-2) Oct 28: 173 (-0.5) Nov 4: 171 (-2) Nov 12: 172 (+1) Nov 19: 170 (-2, Down 10.5 since Sept 23, 9 to go)…

Highest Weight: 203lbs Current Weight: 180.5lbs 12 Week Goal Weight: 161lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 126 (I'm short) Weigh In Schedule: Sept 23:180.5 Sep 30:178.5 (-2) Oct 7:178 (-0.5) Oct 14:175.5 (-2.5) Oct 21: 173.5 (-2) Oct 28: 173 (-0.5) Nov 4: 171 (-2) Nov 12: 172 (+1, Down 8.5 since Sept 23, 11 to go) Honestly, that's…

I did it regularly, and on my list to get back in to. I was able to squeeze in the quickest of showers. Pros: got to see day light, good for my mental health - exercise where my heart rate is raised + additional day light, made the day a lot shorter, made me focus on getting work done in the morning/afternoon. Cons: Tight…

I got complemented 3-4 times today wearing a particular blouse/shirt, its quite loose, but very structural. Sure I like it, the shape is unusual, but I've been wearing it about a month, many people saw me wearing this before. I think its the, oh, you look better than normal, what is it, oh it must be your shirt.

@leonajade94lk476 I tried SW recently, I was still logging in here but more to go for accountability and I hated it. 1. I don't like the language used with respect to syns, food is food. If something is triggering for you, monitor / avoid it. But its not inherently bad. I found that these were lined up to stop me eating…

Highest Weight: 203lbs Current Weight: 180.5lbs 12 Week Goal Weight: 161lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 126 (I'm short) Weigh In Schedule: Sept 23:180.5 Sep 30:178.5 (-2) Oct 7:178 (-0.5) Oct 14:175.5 (-2.5) Oct 21: 173.5 (-2) Oct 28: 173 (-0.5) Nov 4: 171 (-2, my maths has been off just about every week, I've the calculator out…

I go to a farmers market for my veg + eggs, butchers for any meat, coffee beans from local vendor. The more careful I'm trying to be with my calories, the more careful I am with my shopping, I want everything to taste as good as possible - quality over quantity (accepting this does not always mean more expensive). Because…

I'm sure others recognise this, not finishing a lunch out because I'm full. Not belly aching full, but just content. I hate waste, but really me eating excessive calories isn't stopping waste.

Highest Weight: 203lbs Current Weight: 180.5lbs 12 Week Goal Weight: 161lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 126 (I'm short) Weigh In Schedule: Sept 23:180.5 Sep 30:178.5 (-2) Oct 7:178 (-0.5) Oct 14:175.5 (-2.5) Oct 21: 173.5 (-2) Oct 28: 173 (-0.5, 7.5 since sept 23. 13 to go) Good week, just scale didn't read as low as other days,…

I was hungry towards the end of a long days work yesterday, bought a small bag of popcorn from the vending machine, best of a bad lot, approx 90cal, took one handfull and realised they were sweetened. Threw them out, I don't like sweetened popcorn and it's just not worth the calories. Didn't go back investigating anything…

Getting stronger is a definitely a win. Getting stronger eating at a deficit is hard!

Highest Weight: 203lbs Current Weight: 180.5lbs 12 Week Goal Weight: 161lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 126 (I'm short) Weigh In Schedule: Sept 23:180.5 Sep 30:178.5 (2 down, 17.5 to go) Oct 7:178 (0.5 down, 2.5 to since Sept 23. 17.0 to go) Oct 14:175.5 (2.5 down, 5 to since Sept 23. 14.5 to go Oct 21: 173.5 (2 down, 7.5 since…

So 4 pounds (essentially) in 4 weeks, with a trip in between. Be proud of yourself + don't beat yourself up.

To fit back in to the clothes I grew out of! ( and then shrink out of them as I get to my actual goal. I got really close to a healthy weight 3 years ago but let it slip, quite a bit, in the order of 20+lb)

Good source of B12 (specifically for vegans who don't have any other sources unless I'm mistaken). Apparently has a cheesy taste - I say apparently as I don't really think it does, or at least not so much that I've figured it out. If you're not vegetarian, I'd add some parmasan cheese to what ever it is that its in - but…

Highest Weight: 203lbs Current Weight: 180.5lbs 12 Week Goal Weight: 161lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 126 (I'm short) Weigh In Schedule: Sept 23:180.5 Sep 30:178.5 (2 down, 17.5 to go) Oct 7:178 (0.5 down, 2.5 to since Sept 23. 17.0 to go) Oct 14:175.5 (2.5 down, 5 to since Sept 23. 14.5 to go

Make a crisp sandwich with these, two slices of white bread + taytos

I used one of these, just the added time to make coffee when half asleep was too much for me. I ended up preferring a not quite as good but electric one.

Never heard of cinnamon toast till this thread! My mum made the best chicken liver pate (I didn't realise it was because no one else wanted chicken liver and it was really cheap ) I now realise how much butter goes in to pate :open_mouth: Buying a quarter lb of bonbons, cola cubes or apple drops. Or if I wasn't flush with…

Highest Weight: 203lbs Current Weight: 180.5lbs 12 Week Goal Weight: 161lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 126 (I'm short) Weigh In Schedule: Sept 23:180.5 Sep 30:178.5 (2 down, 17.5 to go) Oct 7:178 (0.5 down, 2.5 to since Sept 23. 17.0 to go) Oct 14: Training didn't go well, busy in college (at night) and busy in work (during the…

Griddled veg with a splash of soya. so asparagus, onion, peppers, courgette (zucchini), Aubergine(egg plant), etc.. I slice them in to strips or rounds, and stick them on the griddle till there are nice striations. Roasted root veg - cut mix of veg in to similar sized pieces, so about 2cm. Par boil. Heat up a table spoon…

@TyrenaBarrow In case you didn't see, there are a buch of folks on here who support each other through living without alcohol. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10688061/the-sober-squad-alcohol-free-living#latest We're all learning new lessons every day / week. Stick with it.

Okay, its not that mini but to get back to where I was this time last year - before a year of studying at night and eating everything in front of me. Its about 14lb, but really quite achievable (only I'm back studying again :D )

@koalathebear Well I recall you posting to the success page before and after photos in the last few days, and you're my inspiration! If I end up with your final figures, I'd be very pleased with myself and give myself a big clap on the back! (No I'm not stalking you, your numbers are similar to mine and your name stuck in…

@Ibamford82 **NB: I'm not feeding children, but I like these. I do the roast tray back on this site a lot, its about 3 down: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/sep/26/quick-courgette-ratatouille-with-crispy-haricot-beans-recipe-tray-bakes-anna-jones-the-modern-cook Its more a template than a recipe. My favourite…

Highest Weight: 203lbs Current Weight: 180.5lbs 12 Week Goal Weight: 161lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 126 (I'm short) Weigh In Schedule: Sept 23:180.5 Sep 30:178.5 (2 down, 17.5 to go) Oct 7: A good enough week. Food prep was mainly on point. Only got one strenght work out in, had aimed for two, but life got in the way, but…