kazaddress Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 webmaster@the-billingtons.co.uk if your interested.. there are also a free newsgroups on weigh"Ooops, word censored!"chers.co.uk which are great for being talked out of eating bad food.. i live on the "how are you doing" board! they are great for support / ideas of what to eat etc etc.. I would not have lost my weight without the support from there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 mmmm. . . Jan 12th. That seems about right for new year resolutions! Just thought I'd renew this and see if I can spur people back into action. Maybe everyone's doing brilliantly and doesn't need to post anything here? Maybe everyone's far too busy preparing healthy meals and running a fitness campaign? But I'm not and I'm ready to feel truly ashamed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Mmmmm same here Ginette although hubby has lost 9 pounds I have only lost about 5 pounds and my resolve is slipping.........Thanks for jogging the thread i was wondering how everybody else was doing I must get back on track and lose more weight........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Well done Nicola. 5lbs is good in a month and men always lose weight more quickly than women! Not fair Glad you're still smiling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 That makes me feel better Ginette thanks.........Hubby has given up drinking lager so I expected him to lose more, I like chocolate too much thats my problem........... I have started knitting at night while I watch T.V. to keep my hands busy................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Chick Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Nicola, I have to agree with Ginette. 5 pounds is pretty good in a month. And it is better to loose it slowely and steadily instead of quickly and then you pile the pounds back on when you eat some sweats. I have lost 6 pounds in 10 days with a low carb diet. I am on my 17 day now and are also a bit frustated since my plans says I should have lost more. But I just needed my chocolate boost for my you know what days. My hubby lost 34 pounds last year in 2 months. Not fair really since he should have gone on a diet for years but he was quite ill so he lost them "for free" no willpower needed and he still doesn't relly know how to eat food that is good for him. We will be all experts when we are finished loosing our love handles. I need to loose some 6 pounds more but they have been around for some years so I just have to be patient and continue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I wish I only had 6 lbs to lose . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 .....and me - it will be 6 stone if I don't do something soon I was all ready to start and then everything happened with buying the farm so it all went out of the window and I've been eating chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I can't believe i've found this conversation, I wished I'd not seen it I've definatly put on weight being pregnant over christmas. I'm dreading the aftermath of my binges - it's still like christmas eveyday here. Generally I only have to look at chocolate to pile on the pounds, and I've eaten two bars today It's going to be a sack and a piece of string for me when baby arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Lesley, I'm glad I can seek solace in you. we can be plumpish and happy togather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 They do great camouflage duvet covers in Argos - I'm thinking the pink one would be nice for June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Chick Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I wish I only had 6 lbs to lose . . . Yeah I know, it sound so ridiculous should be a piece of cake really. But I am not very tall and so every pound counts. I'll be 40 on March 17, will have a biiiiiiiig party and really am determined to stunn my guests. Very vain, but hey ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Oh yes Swiss Chick. I was not fat and forty! I lost 49 lbs that year (birthday in September) but embarrassingly I have put it all back on since then. I've gone far too far and no longer look nice in anything! I must do something before the warmer weather comes. AND - March 17th is my son's birthday, which I chose because it was also my Gran's birthday. A special day indeed - and St Patrick too! Gina - I always put on weight when pregnant and found it very hard to lose afterwards even with the breastfeeding. It really is worth trying to eat a healthy diet and limiting severely the chocolate, biscuits etc. Better for you, better for the baby. Easier said than done I know all too well but you might be better at it than I was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 March 17th seems very popular - it's my son's birthday as well! I'm sure you will manage your 6lbs by then Sonja. I wasn't fat at forty either - but my knee injury ensured I was fat and fifty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Like Sonja, I am small, so every extra pound shows. Mine is just a case of getting fit again, bit I don't really feel like it with the dark winter nights I stuck to a healthy diet while pregnant, and mostly just added baby weight. I was told that so long as you eat a balanced diet (hopefully Kate A will confirm this) that you're baby will be well nourished and won't lack in nutrients; it is essential to keep up protein levels though, especially when breastfeeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hiya guys. thought this might help some of you! I do weigh"Ooops, word censored!"chers "no count" diet. where you can eat as much meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, beans, pulses, fat free yogurts, skimmed milk, eggs, rice, and pasta etc as you like.. but it must only be in your 3 meals... any other time only fruit is allowed as snacks! I have lost around 3 stone (40lbs) on WW.. and have maintained my current weight for 18months. I now email out my weekly meal plans to around 100 people every week, so thought you might be interested! >> Eating the GI foods worked a treat! I have been having a bowl of vegetable, bean and lentil soup every day for lunch and just before my evening meal (as a starter), and I have been feeling much fuller and have not needed to snack! The recipe was basically all my left over veg (carrot, parsnip, potato, onion, leek) with a handful each of dried (red lentils, poi lentils, black eye beans, haricot beans, butter beans, chickpeas, vegetable bullion) some mixed herbs.. and it made about 10 portions of soup! The www.theorganicfarmersmarket.co.uk Delivery Has arrived. I’m not quite sure if I’m happy this it or not. The produce in the fruit and veg box looks large clean and healthy.. but its does not feel like very much (for the £2 extra more then www.riverford.co.uk), This is what I got for my £14.50 3 large onions, l3 leaks, 1 bag potatoes, 1 suede, 1 bag carrots, 1 bag kale, 1 bag mixed salad leaves, 1 lemon, 3 bananas, 2 oranges, 2 apples. Hmm. Well the honey smoked bacon looks lovely as does the 2 pies (1 gluten free and 1 normal), The hummus and pesto is in jars which is Disappointing, as i was hoping it would be fresh not long life! They delivered the wrong pesto (I requested coriander and walnut). They also delivered the wrong milk too. 3 litres of semi-skimmed rather then skimmed (which wont be much use to me on no count). I also bought a gluten free cake, a flap jack and a bottle of strawberry lemonade as a treat for my birthday. Total cost for this weeks shop was £35.01 (not bad for the 2 of us!) Next week it’s the http://www.organically-speaking.com delivery. I will let you know how it goes! Anyway back to recipes. I am in work next week, so Sunday I am making another large pot of been and lentil soup, to keep me going during the day (I will take it in a flask). Have a fantastic week, hope you all have great losses. Kaz x Ps. As normal the meals always take under 30mins, you can look for the recipes up on www.the-billingtons.co.uk/meals.asp, hope this helps. Pps. ELF = Extra low fat (for those people who may be wondering) Thursday B: Cornflakes, skimmed milk, Orange juice L: left over leeks made into leek and potato soup D: beef and mushroom pie (beef and mushrooms covered in a beef stock and topped with mashed potatoes, served with carrots and cabbage Drinks: earl grey tea Snacks: apple, Friday B: orange juice, cornflakes, skimmed milk L: jacket potato topped with hummus, salad and salad beans D: cottage pie, with peas and carrots Drinks: earl grey tea Snacks: orange, chocolate skimmed milk (1tsp nesquik) Saturday B: grapefruit topped with sweetener, fat free yogurt, orange juice L: roasted mixed vegetables with left over hummus, salad and pitta bread (2points) D: seafood linguini in a creamy sauce. (Skimmed milk, ELF cheese, parsley, seafood salad, cooked linguini) Drinks: earl grey tea Snacks: apple, chocolate skimmed milk (1tsp nesquik), 2 glasses of red wine Sunday B: baked beans, poached egg, mushrooms grilled tomatoes L/D: Leeky mashed potato with chicken wrapped in honey smoked lean bacon Drinks: earl grey tea Snacks: orange, left over Veg and gravy later on Monday B: grape fruit, orange juice, yogurt L: tomato and bean soup D: left over roasted vegetables with green pesto (5 points) and pasta Drinks: milky tea Snacks: apple, Tuesday (My birthday) B: lemon in hot water, pear, pineapple juice. L: tomato and bean soup D: left over green pesto (2points) mixed with low fat mayo, and served with peri peri grilled chicken (unless we go out) Drinks: earl Grey tea Snacks: orange Wednesday B: lemon in hot water, pear, orange juice. L: spicy lentil soup D: cheese and potato pie (elf cheese, leeks and sliced potatoes) Drinks: lemon and ginger in hot water, orange juice, Snacks: apple, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks for the meal plans Kaz, I haven't lost any weight for a couple of weeks and need to kick start things again I am at the "might give it all up" stage so I need to stay focused and determined, I am going to stick to the meal plans this week, I have even bought some Vivaldi potatoes...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Good luck nicola.. sometimes you don loose lbs you loose inches remember! always good to keep track of your waist / leg / bust / arm measurements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I'd really rather not know about the measurements of my arms, bum, thighs and wobbly tummy. Why is it that however much weight I put on it never affects my chest I am a real pear shape (nothing at the top.....) Each week I start with really good intentions, by Monday night I have failed miserably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 It's not the way to do it, and absolutley not recommended, but I've been ill this last week with a dreadful, feverish cold, and I had simply no appetite, resorted to force-feeding myself home-made veggie soup out of a panful that I made mid-week since there was no way that I could afford to take off work to recover, or stop running around after the children. Anyway, I got on the scales this morning and I've lost 1/2 a stone- in less than a week I'm still not right, so am having a lazy day today to try and get healthy again for next week (although the pressure's off at work next week, thank goodness), still no real appetite. I just bet that 1/2 stone goes straight back on though when the appetite comes back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hope you feel better soon Kate...............It almost makes you feel it was worth while being ill if you lose half a stone, now you just have to work at keeping it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hope you are feeling better. Any chance of your germs please? Am I the ONLY one that can go to far flung exotic places like India, Africa, Nepal etc., and NOT get an upset tummy AND put weight on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Oh Kate poor you, that really isn't a nice way to do it. OH has lost a stone since Christmas thanks to a nasty tummy bug and despite the weight loss he's been miserable poor thing, so sympathies to you, hope ur well soon and the weight stays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hope you are feeling better.Any chance of your germs please? Am I the ONLY one that can go to far flung exotic places like India, Africa, Nepal etc., and NOT get an upset tummy AND put weight on DON'T Mel! I came back from Africa in the 80s with dysentry - I weighed 6.5 stone It was ghastly and took ages to get my appetite back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 oh go on Otherwise I'll have to give up alcohol, and chocolate, and cheese............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
