Onwards And Downwards Continues In July 2015

[ABAuntie]

Onwards and Downwards Continues in July 2015

Hello all,

Sorry it is so late.

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.

I hope you are enjoying the gorgeous weather and getting out there.

Seasonal goodies for July include cherries, cucumber, apricots and loads of other yummy fruits and veggies.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/seasons

Many of these can be eaten by themselves as a tasty snack or you can mix them up as a salad.


Here is a yummy looking tabbouleh salad:

http://recipes.rodale.com/Recipe/fruited-tabbouleh.aspx

Or how about runner beans and bacon:

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2487/runner-beans-with-bacon-and-hazelnuts


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

Here is last months thread

[wendilla]

Morning all well surprise 2lb loss this week . I know I have not eaten so much this week due to the muggy weather we have had .Not had so much bread or potatoe and chips as they are my downfall.

[xstitcher]

Good morning All.

I'm now back home but can't find what has happened to the scales.....the bathroom has been done over when I was away you see, but never fear I shall find them.
Congrats on your loss Wendilla. Be proud!

[Old_Geezer]

Darn !!! I should have thought of that one.

Well done wend.

Mainly due to an unexpected rise over the last 24 hours I seem to be up 0.6 lbs for the week :-(

[taichiperson]

Hi all - back after a long absence, and a stone heavier :( Need to get back into it, as health is starting to suffer - blood pressure up a tad, and legs feeling heavy, ankles swelling after being on my feet too long. Wish me luck!

[Old_Geezer]

Good luck.

[sandyRoe]

My weight has edged below 14 st (13st 13.5 lbs) for the first time in a very long while.

[wendilla]

Hello,Teich and welcome back . Yes it is so easy to gain and we don't think about it until we experience what you are describing . Plan your meals for the week so that you don't run out of things and eat all the wrong things again .imam sure you don't need me to tell you so good luck for next Wednesday weigh in .

Sandy have you lost that by changing what you eat . Write everything down and make sure you plan you menus for the week .

Og not a big gain but going the wrong way . Weekends seem to be your downfall .

[Old_Geezer]

They are indeed but I expect them to be issues. The problem is the other 5 days which aren't compensating enough, and sometimes also goes the wrong way. Not helped by the kindness of someone who cooks far too much for Sunday evening meal, gives each of us a double portion worth that evening, and gives me the rest to have Monday (which tends to be Monday & Tuesday). Still, worth it ;-)

Going to be more responsible for the whole 5 day week soon. Trouble is whenever I've freedom to eat what and when I like the whole day I slip into, wanting something but not a meal yet; and end up snacking on the wrong things. (No fruit doesn't cut it.) Must get a good routine going and ensure things improve.

Well done Sand.

[xstitcher]

You just said the key word OG.........FOOD ROUTINE!!!!!that is half the way to success. I have just slid back into mine without any problems which I did expect.

[Old_Geezer]

Well that was a heavy day yesterday. Hope I lose the extra weight again before next Wednesday !

[maggiebee]

Didn't lose anything last week - put it down to being away on holiday for 5 days. Hoping for something better this week. Well done to all on your losses.

[xstitcher]

That's just fine Maggie. Holidays are to enjoy and food is a big part of that.

[maggiebee]

Thanks XS and belated happy birthday to you x

[wendilla]

Good luck for next week Maggie . I don't think about weight when I go out but I do try and rectify it before it gets out of hand afterwards.

[maggiebee]

Weighed in this morning and was two and a half pounds lighter. Feeling much better for the stone gone.

[xstitcher]

Well done Maggie!

[maggiebee]

Thanks XS x

[wendilla]

Morning
well after a lunch out yesterday was good and did not have a sweet as they were massive . I felt I had put a pound on just looking at them .But I have stayed the same . Just have to be careful that steak don't catch up with me .

[Maydup]

Hello all, good to be back! I realise I have been AWOL for most of the month. Put that down to either being away on holiday, or having post holiday denial!

But here I am, back on track with a no gain, no loss outcome. Phew.

The warm weather lent itself to salads and fruit, how I've enjoyed the berries this year. Now we have apricots in season which are so lovely and easy to eat. Also feasting on dwarf and broad beans from the garden, small portion of new potaotes, all of which make up for the few naughties that holidays allowed.

Good to see all again, and thanks for being here. Onwards and downwards.

[237SJ]

Anyone doing the Atkins 40 diet? I started it yesterday and it was really easy. Let`s hope it lasts. The pub tonight might be tricky but I`ll factor the wine in and hope for the best.