Onwards And Downwards Continues In November 2014

[ABAuntie]

Onwards and Downwards Continues in November 2014

Hello all,

Welcome to this month's Onwards & Downwards. We welcome anyone serious about losing weight and we offer support and kind thoughts - not magic fixes, just sensible help.

With Christmas and party season on the horizon some of us may want to look our best for that special do. And while you are all doing a fantastic job in the weight department we mustn't forget that self-esteem also comes from within and a dynamite outfit can give a massive confidence boost. If we feel good inside we look good outside. OK enough pep talk here are a few links that you may find helpful when shopping or looking at your wardrobe:

This one is good for both men and women :-)
http://www.fashionoomph.com/top-10-fashion-tips-big-guys-look-slimmer-fashionable/

I liked this one as it has both good things to do and what not to do:
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/07/24/large-man-style/

Here are some famous bigger men, Andre the Giant is my fav:-)
http://uk.complex.com/style/2012/11/the-50-most-stylish-fat-guys-of-all-time/

I like this one and the delicious cuddly model
http://www.bustle.com/articles/26582-7-fat-girls-cant-wear-that-rules-totally-and-completely-disproven

Here are some fantastic looking larger girls on pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/jajames904/fat-girl-style/

This is good for shorter girls and I love that they have put both pics in so you can really see the difference in the style.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mackenziekruvant/simple-style-tips-for-short-curvy-girls

The main conclusion seems to be that shaped and tailored fitting clothes will flatter most shapes even if they are slightly fuller. So ladies and gents lets flaunt what we've got and show the world that while we are trying to change our shape we are still amazing!!

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

Here is last months thread

[Old_Geezer]

Congrats to all you others.

I knew that seemed a bit optimistic last week. Scales telling me I am up ¾ lbs this week. For sure the weekend was a bit high input, but it always is. Not sure why it is up overall.

[Jomlett]

Hi Wendilla, Breakfast: I have choice of porridge or egg and bacon to choose from.

Mid morning: A choice or apple, conference pear or banana.

Lunch: A choice of soup, or egg and bacon, or Spaghetti in salmon or tuna sauce or stir-fry chicken.

Mid afternoon: again a choice of fruit.

Evening meal: is either chicken, lamb or beef with vegetables, or the pasta fish sauce. For a treat, a lamb casserole; or best of all, for a special treat, a veg lasagne.

When I discovered that pasta that contains durum wheat was a NO-NO, I found an alternative Penne and Spaghetti made from corn and rice which is acceptable, especially with a spicier sauce! Alas I have yet to find corn/rice pasta layers for lasagne!

[wendilla]

Thanks for that pasta don't bother me much it is toast as I have to taste the butter on it . I presume you don't have bread . I know when I cut out bread I will lose .

[Jomlett]

I cut out bread completely: No cakes and pies and I cut down on potatoes. Stir fry anything in coconut oil is the slimmers friend!

[xstitcher]

Congrats to all. You are doing so well. I haven't taken any of my walks last week and I expect that was my reason for being stuck. I take heart that my doctor has told me that the next bit is going to be slow, but am not using it as an excuse. I have to get my feet out of the house.

[Maydup]

Well done all you losers and thanks for your lovely inspirational story Jomlett.

Unfortunately I'm on the naughty step this week having gained 1/2lb. I know exactly what I've been up to and most of my mistakes have begun with c! Yes A few chips, too much cheese again and even a packet of crisps. Its 7weeks until Christmas now and if I put my mind to it I could be half a stone lighter by then - that's my new aim now. No more chocolate, cappuchinos or cakes!

[xstitcher]

Oh OG all the best of luck. You can make a harmless and delicious cappuccino at home. You will need a good instant coffee, a very lo fat milk (mine is 0.05%)and an electric milk frother whisk (eBay....cheap)
Heat about 250 ml milk ...I use the microwave..just a bit over 2min. Add one tablespoon of coffee to your mug and sweetner if you need it. Pour in the hot milk..about 200 ml of it, fill rest of mug with hot water. Whip remaining milk and spoon over your cappuccino. I then sprinkle mine from a salt shaker a combination of cinnamon and stevia sweetner. Hey presto no calories and it tastes really good! These measurements will vary with the size of you mug/cup.

[xstitcher]

My last mail should be to you Maydup. Whoops.

[Maydup]

Thank you Xstitcher, that's a lovely hot drink to make at home for this time of the year. I find it really comforting and especially useful to replace a dessert when the sweet tooth strikes.

[janbee]

Keep going girls and boys. Well done to you all.

[xstitcher]

Thanks Janbee. I think you should have the title of "Onwards and Downwards Fan Club". :-))

[Maydup]

I had delicious potato wedges last night and thought I'd share the method with you all.

Scrub,prick and dry one large potato per person. Microwave on a sheet of kitchen paper for 5 minutes (up to 4 together). Turn and microwave for a further 5 minutes.

Meanwhile line a baking tray with foil and spray with Olive Fry Light.

Remove potatoes from microwave and slice in 4 lengthways. Lay them on the foil and spray them with fry light.

Bake in a hot oven until crispy and golden. Approx 30 minutes at 200c

Delicious!!!!!

We had them with a feta and beetroot salad but the world is your oyster!

[xstitcher]

These sound healthy, easy and delicious. I shall definitely be giving them a go. Thank you Maydup.

[wendilla]

Maydup I have done wedges similar to yours but I cut them into wedges first then spray them and put in oven . But I will try your method as they might turn out crispier .

[Maydup]

They are a bit quicker with the head start in the microwave.

Stew tonight!

[xstitcher]

Onion soup and salad here.

[LyndaB]

I have lost 4 lbs this week which makes 49lbs (3 1/2 stones). I started before 5 weeks before my last holiday, losing 2 st before I went. I stayed more less the same while away (just 1lb on because I do a lot of swimming on holiday) and wanted to lose another 1 1/2 stone before I went on holiday again. I'm well chaffed to have succeeded and I'm off to Tenerife in 4 hours. When I come home it will be straight back onto the straight and narrow, and I have set myself a target of another half stone off before Christmas. I have never been so determined to lose weight and keep it off in my entire life. Maybe this will be the time I succeed!

[wendilla]

Well done Lynda have a super holiday .

[Old_Geezer]

Well done indeed. I'm quite jealous.
(Not a good weekend here, hoping for a miracle before Wednesday ;-) )

[wendilla]

Not a good one for me either OG family dinner out yesterday I don't think praying for a miracle will help me .