Thread: 12-Bore's weight loss Diary

Hi all,
I have just decided to start my weight loss diary, I wasn't going to start one until the new year but figured if I start now I will be two weeks ahead of plan, or thats the theory anyway.
I started dieting back in september and already I have managed to shift a few stone just by changing my diet and becoming more active, but as of tomorrow I will be starting a proper diet and exercise plan that will hopefully help me loss even more.
I am going to try and post daily what I've been upto that day and once a week post up a pic to see if anyone notices any difference, or just to humiliate myself!!

I also quit smoking yesterday aswell, haven't had a smoke since 8.30pm sunday so will also let everyone know how I'm getting on with that.
Thanks in adavnce to anyone that reads my diary and hopefully its easy to read as I'm not very good at writing, so hopefully there aren't too many mistakes..

Thanks Nigel

Hey good luck, you have done brilliantly so far. Here to follow your journey

Good luck bud, I think I will make a diary too soon. Also good luck on quitting the smokes!

Thanks guys

Today is my first weigh in as I finish early thursdays but I dropped my scales and smashed the glass top the other day and not had tike to get anymore yet

Well done. Don't be too hard on yourself regards to smoking. Sometimes it is better to work on one thing at a time so not to cause ourselves too much stress. Look forward to reading your diary.

Yup, hit the nail on the head Liz.

Although when I started I changed a lot of other things to. But changing smoking habits is tougher than weight loss, make sure you are not carrying too many eggs in one basket Nigel.

If your focus on your weight loss is being disrupted by quitting the smokes then it maybe be best to pick one of them to overcome first!

Oh Nigel, could you share your exercise & diet details?

Yeah giving up smoking has been a struggle. This week hasn't been my greatest but I have kept up with my diet and not not smoked either. I will post my diet and exercise plan later when I have more time

Introduction week

Ok, since my weigh in day is thursday and I haven't been on my new plan a full week yet, I have decided to make this an intro week to get myself use to it.
This week hasn't been to bad, been a bit stressed out though, yesterday was the worst, I think this is more to do with giving up smoking than the diet.
Heres a pic (taken on tuesday) so my starting point and what I am working against.

For now I'm going to keep my diet simple which will be....

6am - kelloggs special k bar

9am - 4 weetabix, 400ml whole milk

1.30pm - 4 slices whole grain bread, 150g chicken, mustard, butter - muller rice pot - banana

6.30pm - evening meal (various, will post every/ most days)

8pm - 30g porridge, 180ml whole milk

So far I have been doing ok on this and haven't snacked on anything inbetween.

Exercis wise my program is ..

Monday - cardio
Tuesday - upper body
Wednesday - cardio
Thursday - lower body
Friday - cardio
Saturday and sunday - no training

This will be what I am going for the next 2 weeks. After the the 2 weeks I will be moving onto phase 2 of my program which I will talk about closer to the time.

Just noticed I never added the pic

Looks good bud. Keep this up and you will be in perfect shape for summer time.

Not done any exercise today and dispite being indoors all day I have only eaten 2 scrambled eggs and 2 piecese of toast. I would have eaten lunch as well but I tried to be clever and make bows for my presents instead of just using celotape as the ribbon came with the paper. All I have managed to do is fustrate myself and waste the whole day because I'm too stubborn to give up. How hard can it be to tie a bow!!!

Originally Posted by 12-Bore

Not done any exercise today and dispite being indoors all day I have only eaten 2 scrambled eggs and 2 piecese of toast. I would have eaten lunch as well but I tried to be clever and make bows for my presents instead of just using celotape as the ribbon came with the paper. All I have managed to do is fustrate myself and waste the whole day because I'm too stubborn to give up. How hard can it be to tie a bow!!!

Hahah my presents look awful, didn't bother using bows. Just paper and stick-on decoration.

Remember not to under-eat man!

Hope everyone is having a great christmas.

I've had a pretty hectic last few days and unfortunately my diet has suffered because of it. Yesterday the boss brought in pizza and I completely forgot I was suppose to be on a diet and today I had a big dinner at my mums so not expecting much of a loss this week.

I did however find this pic from last christmas which has made me feel a little better
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If you're diet plan is working for you then great. If if it's not as good as you'd like or (if like me) you find eating refined carbs makes you want more then I'd highly recommend reading 8 Reasons Wheat is Making You Gain | Fitbie
But good luck with your weight loss - I've had pizza, bread, pancakes and white pudding in the last 3 days - not in huge amounts but I feel like crap & know I have gained, proving for me that wheat free works for me and it's worth a read if nothing else.