Friday weighers
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vickidyers
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Go team Friday!!
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auntynet
Full Member
Way to go everyone!!!!!
I managed to lose another 1.5 lb this week and I'm now only 1 lb off my target weight. And I got my 2.5 stone award.
I would hate to be one of those people that say "I've no idea why cos I've pigged out all week and still managed to lose against all the odds", but I would be lying if I said I had really tried and stuck to plan all week. For the last month or so I've been very much off plan every weekend but tried to make better choices on weekdays (allbeit a little half-heartedly). Everyone else seems to struggle to get their last few lbs off when they're getting close to their target but my weight is still coming off despite not sticking to the plan. I'm now wondering if I've set my target too high?
I've based it on the fact that when I was in my 20's, my weight was always comfortable at just over the 10 stone mark and if I ever went below 10 st then people always said I looked a bit gaunt. I figure that as I'm now in my late 40's that 10 st 7 lb is a realistic ideal weight for me but as I said, I'm still losing easily and without any real effort at all. I'm 5'5" and I'd say I'm of medium build so do you think I should aim for a lower weight?
How have you lot decided what your target weight should be?
I managed to lose another 1.5 lb this week and I'm now only 1 lb off my target weight. And I got my 2.5 stone award.
I would hate to be one of those people that say "I've no idea why cos I've pigged out all week and still managed to lose against all the odds", but I would be lying if I said I had really tried and stuck to plan all week. For the last month or so I've been very much off plan every weekend but tried to make better choices on weekdays (allbeit a little half-heartedly). Everyone else seems to struggle to get their last few lbs off when they're getting close to their target but my weight is still coming off despite not sticking to the plan. I'm now wondering if I've set my target too high?
I've based it on the fact that when I was in my 20's, my weight was always comfortable at just over the 10 stone mark and if I ever went below 10 st then people always said I looked a bit gaunt. I figure that as I'm now in my late 40's that 10 st 7 lb is a realistic ideal weight for me but as I said, I'm still losing easily and without any real effort at all. I'm 5'5" and I'd say I'm of medium build so do you think I should aim for a lower weight?
How have you lot decided what your target weight should be?
vickidyers
Silver Member
I don't like setting a target weight (I have argued with my C about this), I have no idea what I should be at 6' 1"!! I put 14 stone on here as a guess, but Ill change if necessary when I get there
Your BMI suggests your in the right range, but most importantly are you happy with your size? Thats the only person you have to please... You!! x
Your BMI suggests your in the right range, but most importantly are you happy with your size? Thats the only person you have to please... You!! x
chickadee83
Silver Member
Way to go everyone!!!!!
I managed to lose another 1.5 lb this week and I'm now only 1 lb off my target weight. And I got my 2.5 stone award.
I would hate to be one of those people that say "I've no idea why cos I've pigged out all week and still managed to lose against all the odds", but I would be lying if I said I had really tried and stuck to plan all week. For the last month or so I've been very much off plan every weekend but tried to make better choices on weekdays (allbeit a little half-heartedly). Everyone else seems to struggle to get their last few lbs off when they're getting close to their target but my weight is still coming off despite not sticking to the plan. I'm now wondering if I've set my target too high?
I've based it on the fact that when I was in my 20's, my weight was always comfortable at just over the 10 stone mark and if I ever went below 10 st then people always said I looked a bit gaunt. I figure that as I'm now in my late 40's that 10 st 7 lb is a realistic ideal weight for me but as I said, I'm still losing easily and without any real effort at all. I'm 5'5" and I'd say I'm of medium build so do you think I should aim for a lower weight?
How have you lot decided what your target weight should be?
Hi, I'd say just go with what you feel is right for you. Personally I am in the healthy BMI range but I'm still wanting to lose to get to the weight I was a few years ago( felt most confident at this size) so that's how I set my target
See how you feel when at target and if you decided you wanted to lose a couple more pounds then set a new target
Good Luck 
chun-ky
Silver Member
Way to go everyone!!!!!
I managed to lose another 1.5 lb this week and I'm now only 1 lb off my target weight. And I got my 2.5 stone award.
I would hate to be one of those people that say "I've no idea why cos I've pigged out all week and still managed to lose against all the odds", but I would be lying if I said I had really tried and stuck to plan all week. For the last month or so I've been very much off plan every weekend but tried to make better choices on weekdays (allbeit a little half-heartedly). Everyone else seems to struggle to get their last few lbs off when they're getting close to their target but my weight is still coming off despite not sticking to the plan. I'm now wondering if I've set my target too high?
I've based it on the fact that when I was in my 20's, my weight was always comfortable at just over the 10 stone mark and if I ever went below 10 st then people always said I looked a bit gaunt. I figure that as I'm now in my late 40's that 10 st 7 lb is a realistic ideal weight for me but as I said, I'm still losing easily and without any real effort at all. I'm 5'5" and I'd say I'm of medium build so do you think I should aim for a lower weight?
How have you lot decided what your target weight should be?
Well done on your loss
RE your target, i dont think its too high! I have personaly set my target high as i know i will be happy at that weight. I think a target needs to be reachable and maintainable.
Also for me i really dont want to be in-between cloths sizes lol. Id rather be half a stone heavyer and my clothes fit well
xx
who_la_hoop
Silver Member
Well done on the losses, everyone! And don't worry, taniau, you'll soon get that weight off again!
I managed to forget my gym bag yesterday so I couldn't get to the gym to weigh in, doh. So I think I'll leave it til next week, as I have quite a busy weekend ahead. Judging by my home scales I'm about a STS this week though, which is fine - lost quite a bit over the past three weeks, so was due one!
Auntynet, I set my target at 9st 7 because that's what I remember weighing in my late teens and I seem to recall I was quite slim then, lol. It's definitely not set in stone though - really, I want to be a comfortable size 10 in trousers, so when I've achieved that I'll stop! How about hitting your current target, then seeing how easy it is to maintain? If you're still losing despite trying to maintain, then you can lower your target a bit.
I managed to forget my gym bag yesterday so I couldn't get to the gym to weigh in, doh. So I think I'll leave it til next week, as I have quite a busy weekend ahead. Judging by my home scales I'm about a STS this week though, which is fine - lost quite a bit over the past three weeks, so was due one!
Auntynet, I set my target at 9st 7 because that's what I remember weighing in my late teens and I seem to recall I was quite slim then, lol. It's definitely not set in stone though - really, I want to be a comfortable size 10 in trousers, so when I've achieved that I'll stop! How about hitting your current target, then seeing how easy it is to maintain? If you're still losing despite trying to maintain, then you can lower your target a bit.
auntynet
Full Member
Thanks for the advice everyone - my target of 10 st 7 lb is at the top end of the "healthy" range for my height so there is room for me to lower my target if I feel I should. I never actually thought about trying to get down to my pre-mum days!! lol. What I have realised today is that I now weigh half a stone less than I did when I got married nearly 7 yrs ago so I think I'm gonna get my wedding dress out tomorrow and try it on. Will let you know how I get on.
Will let you know how I get on.
B's lovely lady
Gold Member
auntynet said:Thanks for the advice everyone - my target of 10 st 7 lb is at the top end of the "healthy" range for my height so there is room for me to lower my target if I feel I should. I never actually thought about trying to get down to my pre-mum days!! lol. What I have realised today is that I now weigh half a stone less than I did when I got married nearly 7 yrs ago so I think I'm gonna get my wedding dress out tomorrow and try it on.
You should def get your wedding dress out and try it on!!!!
B's lovely lady
Gold Member
Just wanted to say a quick good luck to everyone for tomorrow!!!
I have completely mucked up this week :-( this happens whenever I get to/near target, I just eat and eat and eat. I've been away for 5 days and it's been difficult as there was nothing sw friendly AND vegetarian. Im really just quite disappointed in myself, because I know although it was difficult I couldve made better choices...... Anyway, sorry for the rant!!
I have completely mucked up this week :-( this happens whenever I get to/near target, I just eat and eat and eat. I've been away for 5 days and it's been difficult as there was nothing sw friendly AND vegetarian. Im really just quite disappointed in myself, because I know although it was difficult I couldve made better choices...... Anyway, sorry for the rant!!
chun-ky
Silver Member
Dont beat yourself up
Life is always gonna be full of obstacles we have to overcome. You have done great and will be back at target again soon x
chickadee83
Silver Member
B's lovely lady I feel the same - think it'll be either a STS or a small gain for me tomorrow. Beginning of the week I was really snacking but have been good as gold the past two days - suspect it will be too little too late though. We shall see.....Good luck everyone
Ruth_Harris
Just keep swimming
Good luck everyone today with your losses
B's lovely lady
Gold Member
+ 2lbs
kim63
Gold Member
Well, Im ashamed to say I have put on 2.5lbs! Very disappointed in myself & I know where Im going wrong, but not to be full of self pity, I do find it difficult being at home, not working & worst of all not being able to exercise. I do keep really busy & this week I've been making all the Xmas delights......Xmas cake, Xmas pudding, mincemeat for tarts......luckily I dont like them!
I'm very excited for next week as we're off to London to see the Queen! Hubby is receiving his MBE, so hat is at the ready & luckily the skirt I had taken in a few months ago still fits lovely. Im so very proud of him & my Mum & MIL are coming with us, as he wanted his 'girls' with him! So Im sure there will be a few tears on Tuesday, happy tears of course!
I'm very excited for next week as we're off to London to see the Queen! Hubby is receiving his MBE, so hat is at the ready & luckily the skirt I had taken in a few months ago still fits lovely. Im so very proud of him & my Mum & MIL are coming with us, as he wanted his 'girls' with him! So Im sure there will be a few tears on Tuesday, happy tears of course!
