Onwards And Downwards - Issue #3 - Weight Loss And Gain Thread

[AB Editor]

Chat about your weight gains and losses, your victories and sins here!

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We're getting close to Christmas! Traditionally this is what you've been losing weight for (in anticipation) - is it going to be tiny portions on Christmas day, or are you thinking "Sod it, it's Christmas!" (Although I am thinking that already - all downhill from here!)

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[Marijn]

Hi Nosha, what exercises are you doing at the gym? I would like to find an exercise I enjoy, that would be half the battle.

[boxtops]

Hi everyone, not been on this thread for a while, but I am hovering around my target which I wanted to reach before Christmas. Been there twice in the mornings over the last month and then the odd pound or two (but not more!) pops back on. I'll get there, even if the target date slips a bit!

[wendilla]

Hi Boxtops nice to see you and doing well it's not easy but staying the same is a bonus. I know you will want to know about SS it is back over uk for evening viewing starting Tues 28th dec. 6 40pm Will post again nearer the time to remind you all.

[boxtops]

Excellent news re SS wendilla, I might see it on my birthday next week!
Onwards and Downwards is hmmmmm today, we opened the Christmas chocs last night.....

[xstitcher]

As usual Wendilla I agree with everything you say. We were out last night and I was greeted with "Hi Skinny" well done for keeping it up! Talk about music to my ears. Eating wise today is our Christmas and we will have the turkey and the trimmings at 6 pm and for this one meal I shall forget all about moderation come what may.
May I wish you all the best of Christmas cheer and hope that Father Christmas is good to you.

[wendilla]

A very Merry Xmas to you too XSTITCHER AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.We are ok weatherwise main roads ok just bit icy on side roads and forecast looks good for next few days.

[xstitcher]

Good Morning All,
Well I don't believe it. I have eaten what I wanted and how much I wanted and haven't put on so much as 1 gram. That's not saying that I'm pleased with my weight but I'm on the straight and narrow again and after New Year's Eve' s meal hope that it will be onwards and downwards.
I am hoping to hear the same from the rest of you.

[wendilla]

Morning Xstitcher good for you .Well for the first time in 6 months I have gained a pound but still under my 2 stone loss but I can assure you that will be gone for sure by next week .Then I am aiming for the other stone. Hope you had a nice xmas snow gone here. Will never complain about the weather again after that lot lol. Onwards and Downwards ,

[boxtops]

I did it - not sure how or why but my scales say I am on the stone below where I started....! Must be the bug, not wanting to eat all this festive cake.
I'm only just there, and it will waver I know, but I am there!

[jd_1984]

Current weight - 15 stone (desired weight 14 stone)
Alcoholic drinks last night - 2 beers and 1 large vodka and coke
Calories - Lost count
Cigarettes yesterday - 2
Excercise - absoulutely none (need to re-join gym asap)

[TheOtherHalf]

well done everyone. I lost a pound when I weighed in last Wednesday. Im hoping I havnt put on much if anything to weigh in today. I havnt even felt like much bad stuff.I think the only naughty things Ive had has been Xmas Pud 2 days running. No Xmas cake or mince pies or choc. I think my tastebuds have definitely changed. I only need 1 and half pounds off to my one and half stone loss. Dont think it will be today though. My SW lady said shes only ever known 2 people lose weight over xmas and shes been doing the class for 6 years.

Good luck everyone. O A D

[Marijn]

I've put on a couple of pounds. I'll try not to let it get to me. It was bound to happen.
Good luck for next week everyone :-)

[xstitcher]

Oh aren't we a clever lot. Our next weigh in is next year!!!

How long did it take to get rid of that stone boxtops? Well done you.

We still have tons of snow and it is going down to -15 tonight. On one island here the army has had to go in. People have been snowed in their houses for days, some since 21 Dec.

Happy New Year to you all and onwards and downwards.

[wendilla]

And my 2lb will be gone by next year. Don't worry about the small gain just get back on track all .Box tops well done.

[boxtops]

Thanks Xstitcher and wendilla - probably the best part of a year!

[TheOtherHalf]

I couldnt believe it. Weighed in last night and lost half pound !!! Now got my 1 and half stone loss and didnt realise. Pleased as punch I am. So now going into the new year with vigour. Onwards and downwards.

Happy New Year and good luck everyone xx

[wendilla]

Well done THEOTHERHALF. HAPPY NEW YEAR .

[Marijn]

Well done TheOtherHalf. Happy New Year everyone!
I want to find an exercise I enjoy, I have no motivation at the moment. Has anyone any good ideas for getting motivation and get-up-and-go?

[TheOtherHalf]

I always put some good music on and dance around the room incorporating a few gentle squats and arms cicrling to the beat. I probably look mad but I dont care.

Have a good New Year xx

[xstitcher]

Well done the other half..I'm for any exercise that will keep you doing it, so keep it up.........Onwards and downwards...