believer77
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Ok had my weigh in and I've lost 1lb. A loss is a loss but still a tad disappointed after all the exercising this week.
I just want to be healthy and fit - will I be successful
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believer77
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Hi Elle, thanks for your kind words. I managed to lost 1lb but it is disappointing. I know it could well be I have muscle somewhere I wasn't aware of lol. But is it possible to develop muscle under flab? I will remember what you say though. We are looking to lose fat not weight so it won't always be a straight line down.
I will measure myself but waiting for next week as trying to keep it to once a month.
Hope things are going well with you
ella78
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Definitely possible to build muscle under fat. You've been doing lots if exercise. That muscle burn you get is them getting damaged and then repairing themselves, which makes them stronger (as well as some lactic acid). You'd be surprised at how muscly us overweight folk are under the fat... our muscles have to work hard just moving our body weight so as long as we keep moving, our muscles will be in pretty good shape by the time we hit goal weight! Muscle is a lot heavier than fat , and burns more calories while resting, do it's only a good thing. Strong, not skinny x
Start weight: 18.7
Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs)
Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan
Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days
Week 2: 17.2 (-7lbs) 80% on plan
Week 3: 17.2 (STS)
Week 4: 17.3 (+1lb) not dieting
Start weight: 18.7
Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs)
Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan
Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days
Week 2: 17.2 (-7lbs) 80% on plan
Week 3: 17.2 (STS)
Week 4: 17.3 (+1lb) not dieting
believer77
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Your post came at the best time Elle. I have been feeling so down since yesterday.
What you say does make sense. I am walking faster then before and am 100% more active then I used to be. My clothes fit better. So something must have changed. It's just disheartening never missing a days exercise but still not seeing the results on the scales. I need to remember all of this and what you have written. It is making a difference - exercise isn't a chore anymore and I can feel the aftermath in my legs lol. Who would have thought 6 weeks ago I would be exercising for at least 4 hours a week. Definately not me!
I noticed however that despite me feeling low I didn't revert to junk. I had a white chocolate cookie today but I do normally allow myself a treat on weigh in day. Apart from that nothing. I had no desire to have junk food or overeat. I never thought I would be in that mindset.
More thoughts and food diary later.
What you say does make sense. I am walking faster then before and am 100% more active then I used to be. My clothes fit better. So something must have changed. It's just disheartening never missing a days exercise but still not seeing the results on the scales. I need to remember all of this and what you have written. It is making a difference - exercise isn't a chore anymore and I can feel the aftermath in my legs lol. Who would have thought 6 weeks ago I would be exercising for at least 4 hours a week. Definately not me!
I noticed however that despite me feeling low I didn't revert to junk. I had a white chocolate cookie today but I do normally allow myself a treat on weigh in day. Apart from that nothing. I had no desire to have junk food or overeat. I never thought I would be in that mindset.
More thoughts and food diary later.
believer77
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food diary for 11.06.14
breakfast
couscous
0% yogurt
frozen berries
lunch
speedy noodles and salad
dinner
chicken curry, 1 chapati and salad
snacks
white chocolate belgium biscuit
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i had the biscuit as it was weigh in day so thought theres no harm in it, as long as in moderation. Wasn't really bothered by it though. So doubt will be reverting back to my old ways
breakfast
couscous
0% yogurt
frozen berries
lunch
speedy noodles and salad
dinner
chicken curry, 1 chapati and salad
snacks
white chocolate belgium biscuit
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i had the biscuit as it was weigh in day so thought theres no harm in it, as long as in moderation. Wasn't really bothered by it though. So doubt will be reverting back to my old ways
believer77
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12.06.14
Breakfast
couscous and frozen fruits
lunch
speedy noodles
melon
apple and grapes
dinner
boiled rice
lentil curry
salad
exercise wise only managed 23 minutes on bike as was at work the full day and kids started moaning. But i walked to station on both ends so I am hoping it wont affect things too much
Breakfast
couscous and frozen fruits
lunch
speedy noodles
melon
apple and grapes
dinner
boiled rice
lentil curry
salad
exercise wise only managed 23 minutes on bike as was at work the full day and kids started moaning. But i walked to station on both ends so I am hoping it wont affect things too much
believer77
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ella78
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Glad to help. I don't know if you listen to podcasts, but there is a really good one called Cut The Fat Podcast... It's really informative and debunks lots of weight loss myths. It's all about cutting fat healthily. Give it a try if you can... It's very motivating to listen to whilst exercising.
Start weight: 18.7
Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs)
Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan
Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days
Week 2: 17.2 (-7lbs) 80% on plan
Week 3: 17.2 (STS)
Week 4: 17.3 (+1lb) not dieting
believer77
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Ill definitely get that never used podcasts before but hopefully won't be too complicated.
How are things going with you ella78?
How are things going with you ella78?
believer77
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Ive been toying with the idea of starting the 30 day shred, If i can find where I have put the ruddy dvd! so thats one of the things on my list.
The other is my arms are really fat and need toning also so was thinking of starting now. Does anyone have any ideas of what type of weights would be best. (the only weight lifting I have done to now is shopping and lifting my almost 2 year old
) Only want small weights. Are kettle bells good or shall i just get normal vinyl weights? Or is there something at home I can use instead Need to figure out what type of exercise is also best for my arms too...
decisions decisions...at least it beats my old thinking of shall i have another slice of cake/biscuit/chocolate bar
The other is my arms are really fat and need toning also so was thinking of starting now. Does anyone have any ideas of what type of weights would be best. (the only weight lifting I have done to now is shopping and lifting my almost 2 year old
) Only want small weights. Are kettle bells good or shall i just get normal vinyl weights? Or is there something at home I can use instead Need to figure out what type of exercise is also best for my arms too...decisions decisions...at least it beats my old thinking of shall i have another slice of cake/biscuit/chocolate bar
believer77
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Food diary for 13.06.14
Breakfast
Couscous porridge
Lunch
Speedy noodles
Dinner
Sharwarma
Not the healthiest day but oh well.
Still managed over 14000 steps and 55 minutes on the exercise bike.
Breakfast
Couscous porridge
Lunch
Speedy noodles
Dinner
Sharwarma
Not the healthiest day but oh well.
Still managed over 14000 steps and 55 minutes on the exercise bike.
believer77
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15.06.14
Breakfast
Fried egg in fry light
Warburton thin
Philadelphia low fat
Lunch
Steam
Vegetables and quorn
Dinner
Aloo gobi
Half chapati
Half a burger
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30 mins again on the bike
Breakfast
Fried egg in fry light
Warburton thin
Philadelphia low fat
Lunch
Steam
Vegetables and quorn
Dinner
Aloo gobi
Half chapati
Half a burger
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30 mins again on the bike
believer77
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15.06.05
Breakfast - missed
Lunch
Aloo gobi boiled rice with salad
Dinner
Chicken biryani and salad
30 mins on the bike
Have a bad throat again
Breakfast - missed
Lunch
Aloo gobi boiled rice with salad
Dinner
Chicken biryani and salad
30 mins on the bike
Have a bad throat again
believer77
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16.06.14 food diary
breakfast
apple
lunch
speedy noodles
a spoon of briyani and spoon of aloo gobi
dinner
briyani
salad
have a really irritable throat at the moment. Which is doing my head in. Apart from that I am not too bad. Wasn't watching what I was eating too closely at the weekend. But somehow I am at the stage that I never thought I would get to....I can get back on track without too many problems. This is a massive achievement for me. I have never been able to follow a healthy eating plan before, always gave up by the evening. Now I can take a day not eating too healthily and still manage to get on plan without too much of an issue.
just wish this ruddy sore throat would get better :O(
breakfast
apple
lunch
speedy noodles
a spoon of briyani and spoon of aloo gobi
dinner
briyani
salad
have a really irritable throat at the moment. Which is doing my head in. Apart from that I am not too bad. Wasn't watching what I was eating too closely at the weekend. But somehow I am at the stage that I never thought I would get to....I can get back on track without too many problems. This is a massive achievement for me. I have never been able to follow a healthy eating plan before, always gave up by the evening. Now I can take a day not eating too healthily and still manage to get on plan without too much of an issue.
just wish this ruddy sore throat would get better :O(
believer77
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Food diary for 17.06.14
breakfast
Apple
lunch
speedy noodles
Warburton thin
philadelphia
dinner
warburton thins
philadelphia light
cucumber
sainsburys thins with slice of cheddar
breakfast
Apple
lunch
speedy noodles
Warburton thin
philadelphia
dinner
warburton thins
philadelphia light
cucumber
sainsburys thins with slice of cheddar
believer77
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18.06.14
weigh in today - lost 2 lb so now in the 15 stone range at 15 st 13 lbs
i ate badly yesterday but also did a hour of cardio so hopefully I got away with it
weigh in today - lost 2 lb so now in the 15 stone range at 15 st 13 lbs
i ate badly yesterday but also did a hour of cardio so hopefully I got away with it
tangerine12
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Well done thats fantastic. I also weighed myself this morning and found myself at 15 stone 12lbs. BYE BYE 16stone something yey!!!!
believer77
Full Member
24.06.14
Dear diary,
Haven't been online the last week as my grandfather sadly passed away so have been busy with the funeral. It was out if town so although not been eating crap I have not eaten well the last few days.
Probably will have a gain this week but I won't put too much emphasis on it as has been a really difficult time.
I have started getting back to eating healthily but I guess the affects won't be seen soon.
Dear diary,
Haven't been online the last week as my grandfather sadly passed away so have been busy with the funeral. It was out if town so although not been eating crap I have not eaten well the last few days.
Probably will have a gain this week but I won't put too much emphasis on it as has been a really difficult time.
I have started getting back to eating healthily but I guess the affects won't be seen soon.
believer77
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25.06.14
Despite the crap week I've had and despite the fact I haven't been eating well. I am impressed I haven't gained. Although may see the results of the bad eating later on. But for now am still 15st 13lb.
Despite the crap week I've had and despite the fact I haven't been eating well. I am impressed I haven't gained. Although may see the results of the bad eating later on. But for now am still 15st 13lb.
