Onwards And Downwards February 2013

[AB Editor]

Onwards and Downwards Continues in February 2013

Hello all,

Welcome to February, I hope that those of you who were on a strict post Christmas diet have had some great results, and relaxed just a little.

Look out just around the corner is Valentine's Day! Save the chocs and dinner out and spend the money on a spa day or movie evening with the OH instead. Any other ideas?

We welcome anyone serious about losing weight and we offer support and kind thoughts - not magic fixes, just sensible help.

Don't forget your weekly weigh on Wednesday and remember we don't judge!

Here is last months thread

[wendilla]

Well done Maydup. OG I think you and I need a good kick up the *** to get a kick start. lol. Have to stop looking at them cream cakes but I have not bought any cakes or biscuits this week.

[Old_Geezer]

I don't know why I was under the impression it wasn't such a bad week. As is often the case on a 'week off', I have eaten more than it seemed. I was almost 17.5% above target on average. I'll need to pay more attention now I'm back at the grindstone.

[RATTER15]

Ok so I only lost 1lb since last Wednesday but I did had a very naughty weekend and gained a bit which by being very strict ive lost + a bit more. So im really pleased not to have gained this week over all. I clearly need to reign in the weekend feasting a bit.

I was having 2 pieces of Marmite on toast + a kiwi fruit and a banana with low fat yoghurt in the mornings for breakfast, but I read that by having full fat yoghurt it is more filling and you are less like to get hungry so soon and apparently it contains the "good" type of fat. I must say it works a treat, I now have dropped the toast and just have the kiwi and banana with 100gms of full fat natural yoghurt, that ties me over until mid day without a problem and I love it!! I sometimes have it for supper as well if im peckish or 2 pieces of sardines on toast which I also love.

I must say, I find this dieting thing quite refreshing, I wish I done it years ago, Ive always eaten good food and never crap food, I just ate vast quantities, im now eating far less and eating equally nice food.

This is my first ever diet so I think that this why I am able to lose weight fairly easily, I think I can maintain this type of eating because I love the food and im feeling better for it, it is just a little tight on the purse strings though, but not too bad.

Im now just dropped below 14 stone and feeling chuffed so I thought I would share the way it works for me.

Good luck to all and keep up the good work.

[RATTER15]

Wow, That was a long post^^ I never write long posts!!

[xstitcher]

You seem to be in the same catagory at myself ratter.....you eat good healthy food but just too much of it.
I'm glad that you have such a positive take on it....that is half the battle.

[RATTER15]

lol xstitcher, Sorry, I may have mislead you a little. I said "good food" I didn't say healthy food, I would eat masses of sausages, bacon, potatoes,and cheese by the lb, so yes it was great food but a long way from healthy food. So I have had to change the food I eat but it is just as tasty.

[wendilla]

Well done Ratter .I feel much better too when I am on the straight and narrow. Don't feel bloated after a meal. I have bacon as a treat some Sundays. Only problem is kids keep dragging me out to these carvery dinners some Sundays so then I have to work twice as hard but last time I managed to keep away from the puddings and sweets as that is what does the damage especially the Eton Mess which I love. Keep up the good work

[Marijn]

Hello everyone. Well done to the losers. I'm up one and a half pounds, I think it's because it was half term last week. I must go and buy some sweet potatoes and kiwi fruits again. Does anyone know of any other magic food?

[taichiperson]

2lb off this week :) and seeing the '12' appear - bye bye 13 :D

A challenging day as well, after a nasty shock at the garage - can I do without air con (and me with hot flushes)? Have resisted the temptation to comfort eat/drink too much.

[RATTER15]

Well done taichiperson!! keep resisting lol

I saw 14 disappear today :-))

[taichiperson]

Well done Ratter- doesn't it feel good! :)

[xstitcher]

Tuna Fish Salad: to be eaten cold or as a sandwich fill if so inclined

1 can tune in brine

finely chopped onion as much as you please

finely chopped celery.....to give a nice crunchy feeling

about 3 tablespoons of Total 0% or another lo fat Greek Yogurt

Season with what ever you wish and mix well.

[wendilla]

Well done Taich isn't it a nice feeling to get under the 13 mark . tstitcher I like the sound of that recipe always used to mix with onion but never thought of celery.

[Marijn]

Mmmmmm, that sounds nice :-)

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