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Hi everyone!

I only joined today so bare with me :) Here's what I know -

I'm currently 166lb. 5ft 2. 24yrs old. Been dieting now for 6 weeks..

First week I lost 2lb, and within a week 1lb had returned and now I'm 1lb heavier than my starting weight!
I've had issues with my scales, in that they'd read different amounts if I stood on them more than once! New scales I've brought only give me one weight (yay!) but scales at the drs read slightly differently (possible fluctuations of course between morning and evening weights... although it was 2kg less at drs at 5pm?!)
Sorry now I'm rambling..

Basically I eat 1200 calories a day - yes, sometimes it's more.
On average I have -
Breakfast of weetabix,
Lunch of tuna sandwich (wholemeal bread), celery, tomatoes, cucumber, and apple and often a banana also.
Dinner (when at home) is soup or one of the Uncle Ben rice packets with beans. However, if I'm seeing a friend/bf this can range from sausage and mash to pasta so I'm aware calorie intake will increase. I haven't had any "junk" food since I started, no McDonalds or Dominoes (sadly) but I eat out roughly once a week. Other than that, the meals I have in the evening aren't what I'd call unhealthy!

I also do squats twice a day, but I've only started those this week. Currently at 100 total a day. Not even sure I'm doing these right...

I guess what I'm after is reassurance that my body WILL start showing effects, even though it's been 6 weeks and I may as well have stuck to biscuits and cakes!

I plan on updating this the following day - so tomorrow I will let you all know what I had today!
 
Sorry guys, just found the questions!

  1. What is your current height and weight? I am currently 5'2" and 166lb (11st 12)
  2. If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? My ideal weight would be 132lbs (9st 6)
  3. At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? At least 140 (10st)
  4. Why do you want to lose weight? To finally be happy with the way I look, everyday. And make myself and other half proud.
  5. Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? Best friends wedding, May 2018. Bridesmaid.. not wanting to be the "fat one"
  6. What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? Giving up. Being disheartened when diets don't work.
  7. Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? DNA? Mother has always struggled, been on diets her whole life (now eats bare minimal as body is used to not eating as such). And because I've never stuck with diets or exercise.
  8. What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? Possibly swimming or running? If I had meals cooked for me on a daily basis, and it weren't just me cooking for myself (which is why I don't).
  9. Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight? No.
  10. Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? I don't try hard enough or stick it out.
  11. What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work? Can't say I've tried hard enough to answer this.
  12. Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? Yep :)
  13. Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? Never. If I'm at home I'll have soup or rice for dinner (before the diet it was more convenience oven cooked chips and pizza.. microwave etc), if I'm at a friends/bfs I'll have whatever they're doing - usually pasta.
  14. How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? Maybe once a week? Usually a restaurant rather than fast food.
  15. What are your three favorite foods? Sausages and mash. Don't really have a third favourite. I like all food.
  16. What are your three favorite restaurants? Frankie & Bennies, any italian.
  17. What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? Portion control, recognising when I'm no longer hungry and when I can wait a little bit longer till I eat.
  18. If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? I'd had a flat stomach and no flabby arms.
  19. Do you eat when you are not hungry? Not so much anymore - I try very hard to stick to my 3 meals/calorie intake
  20. Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? Not really
  21. Do you hide your food or eat in secret? Nope
  22. Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? I use it as an excuse to eat - but I know it isn't necessary
  23. Do you eat as a reward? As above.
  24. Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? Only my meals
  25. What do you normally eat for a meal? Breakfast - weetabix, lunch - tuna sandwich with celery, tomatoes, fruit etc, dinner - soup or rice or whatever someone else cooks for me.. could be anything,
  26. What type of snacks do you eat? I don't particularly snack.. maybe biscuits or blueberries
  27. In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? I walk 1 mile a day (to work and back) and currently do 100 squats a day.
  28. Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home? Home
  29. What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? I'd like to say swimming.. but I don't enjoy it as an exercise because I'm worse at it than I thought.
  30. What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? I'd like to lose between 1-2lb a week.. 2 would be ideal.
  31. Do you have rewards for certain goals? Once I hit goal, I'd like to have another tattoo or a shopping spree :)
 
So I wouldn't say day 1 (more like day 40..) was a complete fail :) Calories taken from FitBit/whatever the packets say

Breakfast -
Weetabix x2 (136)

Lunch -
Boots Shapers moroccan style chicken couscous (196.. although the packet itself read 161..)
Celery (12)
Cucumber (8)
Blueberries (57)
The Collective blueberry yogurt (195)

Dinner -
Naked Noodle curry noodles pot (265)

Snacks -
Seed Mix packet (137)
Rusks x 2 (82)
Baked beans on wholemeal toast (total 244)

Total for the day 1499.

After googling, and another post on here, it seems I'm meant to be eating 1500 calories, not my original 1200. Hence why I had the beans on toast after my "dinner" (if you can call it that..).
I plan on getting some mince with veggies and batch cooking it for the week and having that with a small amount of pasta or rice each day. Or maybe just the mince on its own. Who knows? This won't be till next week as I'm only in work today and tomorrow, and away from home for the weekend!
From Wednesday, I'll be attending the gym for a class each week, plus swimming twice a week. Hopefully I stick to it and learn to enjoy it.. again, who knows?
 
Hey D - yes, 1500 sounds about right.. is that to lose 1.5lbs a week? That's what I'm supposed to be having at the moment too :) batch cooking is a great idea!
 
Sunflower_ said:
Hey D - yes, 1500 sounds about right.. is that to lose 1.5lbs a week? That's what I'm supposed to be having at the moment too :) batch cooking is a great idea!
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Hey! 1500 just seems like ALOT, considering for last 6 weeks I've been at 1200. But the whole BMR(?) puts me at near on 2000 sooooo we'll give it a go and find out what happens! I'm happy to lose 1lb a week! Long as it's a loss of something! 1.5lb would be fantastic. I hate cooking, at least if I cook a whole batch up then I have no excuse or reason not to eat it, long as I can find the room to store it!
 
Hi Dis. & welcome to the forum! I find starchy carbs, like bread, rice & pasta( even the gluten-free that I have) seem to stall any weight-loss for me. We eat lots of veg & a 2-3 portions of fresh fruit every day. 1500 cals should be good for you. Just start adding extra steps each day. Simple changes make such a difference. Cheers, Cate.
 
cate said:
Hi Dis. & welcome to the forum! I find starchy carbs, like bread, rice & pasta( even the gluten-free that I have) seem to stall any weight-loss for me. We eat lots of veg & a 2-3 portions of fresh fruit every day. 1500 cals should be good for you. Just start adding extra steps each day. Simple changes make such a difference. Cheers, Cate.
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Hi Cate! Thanks for the reply!
Unfortunately because I haven't done proper dieting before, it's all new and I think alot will be finding out what works best for me. I don't have an issue not eating bread etc but I wouldn't know what to sub for them! It's a shame I changed jobs, going from at least 10k steps (more likely 20k most days) down to an office job which gives me barely any (currently sitting at 3.5k and just finished my lunch/walk). I'm hoping increasing my calories and adding in the exercise will make a difference and then I won't have to worry *too much* about my current diet. :)
 
Log for 25/05/2017
Weight - 166.8lbs
Steps - 14,680/5.86miles (took the dog for a walk)
Exercise - roughly 110 squats, including 3kg weights in 40 of those.
Water - 2L

Breakfast -
Weetabix 136
Lunch -
Seed Mix 88
Boots Carrot & Coriander Falafel Salad 260
Raspberry Yogurt 195
Dinner -
Sainsbury Healthy Range - Katsu Chicken Curry 427
Snacks -
Apple 72
Belvita Biscuits - 228

Total for day - 1408

Again, not a fail on the meals front or the steps/squats. Tonight will be another dog walk, or a run. Probably a walk, this British "summer" makes running impossible after work in 23 degree heat.
 
I've popped into town on my lunch break and found a good deal on Slenderblend Shakes.. have purchased the strawberry one. Thinking I'll add that into my breakfast to boost calories and hopefully be able to cut out one of the snakes for the day :)
Any tips on shakes? i.e. when/how often/meal replacement?

Thanks
Jenny
 
Hey jenny
People use the shakes in different ways. Some will replace a few meals with the to cut out abunch of callories. So like a shake for breakfast then food for lunch then a shake for dinner. I have always found that type of program kept me hungry. So its really any combination that works for you. If you use them to raise your calories just throw one in as a snack.
 
Rebel lee said:
Hey jenny
People use the shakes in different ways. Some will replace a few meals with the to cut out abunch of callories. So like a shake for breakfast then food for lunch then a shake for dinner. I have always found that type of program kept me hungry. So its really any combination that works for you. If you use them to raise your calories just throw one in as a snack.
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Hi there Rebel.
Thanks, I'm used to 1200 calories so an added shake in the morning would bring me up to 1350 roughly. I don't mind replacing my breakfast with a shake (if it keeps me full!) if it means I wouldn't have to find extra calories elsewhere during the day. I think a shake makes more sense than attempting to each more healthy food, considering my current diet doesn't consist of *much* protein. I wouldn't mind cutting out breakfast and having a shake instead, as long as that's the right thing to be doing!
 
I guess it just depends on the shake. How much protein how many carbs and the vitamin content. I dont use the packaged shakes i buy the whey protein powder from the nutrition store. They come in all flavors and its low sugar. I just mix it with almond milk and its not bad. If you go that route make sure you get a lower calorie one. They also sell the ones for bodybuilders which is about 1200 cals a shake. Its about like eating 3 steaks at once. You probably dont want that one.
 
Rebel lee said:
I guess it just depends on the shake. How much protein how many carbs and the vitamin content. I dont use the packaged shakes i buy the whey protein powder from the nutrition store. They come in all flavors and its low sugar. I just mix it with almond milk and its not bad. If you go that route make sure you get a lower calorie one. They also sell the ones for bodybuilders which is about 1200 cals a shake. Its about like eating 3 steaks at once. You probably dont want that one.
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The one I've got is roughly 140 calories, 24g protein, 8.2g carbs (per 40g serving and I'll only be adding water). I used to have Whey Protein power from myprotein and didn't find it much help - although, admittedly, i didn't have a strong diet or exercise routine at the time like I'm attempting now!
 
Disconfigured said:
The one I've got is roughly 140 calories, 24g protein, 8.2g carbs (per 40g serving and I'll only be adding water). I used to have Whey Protein power from myprotein and didn't find it much help - although, admittedly, i didn't have a strong diet or exercise routine at the time like I'm attempting now!
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That one doesn't sound bad. The one i use is prob close to that; maybe only a difference in the carbs but since im mixing it with the almond milk i still get some.
 
Rebel lee said:
That one doesn't sound bad. The one i use is prob close to that; maybe only a difference in the carbs but since im mixing it with the almond milk i still get some.
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Oh good :) I might add it to my current diet for now, and if I'm seeing no positive change I'll just have that for breakfast :) After 6 weeks of trying, another couple of testing isn't gonna hurt!
 
All u can do is try and see what works best for you. People tend to read about a diet and it simply doesnt work for everyone. So all you can do is to see what works best for you.
 
So being as I'm done with my eating/exercising etc today, I thought I'd update now rather than tomorrow. Today, I think, was successful. Still no "crap" and even made an actual dinner (although nothing I'm proud of!). Feeling kinda positive today, but feeling very bloated and just.. fat. Can't literally wait to see some positive changes so I know I'm heading in the right direction. Feeling like if this exercise/walk routine works out I'll be much happier doing it!

Weight - still 167lb as I won't weigh till tomorrow and I dread to think of tonights!
Water - 2l
Exercise - the usual, 100 squats + 50 curls with 1.5kg weights on both arms.
Steps - 12,478k, 5miles.
I think the days where I won't be going gym/swim I'll stick with walking the dog to account for steps rather than full on exercise. But still do the daily squates and potentially add some deadlifts in if I can get hold of some cheap heavier weights than I currently own (1.5kg).

I tried out my new shake today when I got home, before the dog walk, it wasn't awful but I added too much water!

Breakfast -
Crunchy Nut Porridge - 125
Lunch -
Seed mix 88
Collective Raspberry Yogurt - 195
Kimchi & Edamame Salad 184
Dinner -
Was a random concoction of mince with veg. Totaling 554 calories
0% fat vanilla yogurt 84

Snacks -
SlenderBlend Strawberry 141
Apple 72

Total calories for the day
1446!
Roughly, 35g protein, 39% carbs and 26% fat!
 
Disconfigured said:
So being as I'm done with my eating/exercising etc today, I thought I'd update now rather than tomorrow. Today, I think, was successful. Still no "crap" and even made an actual dinner (although nothing I'm proud of!). Feeling kinda positive today, but feeling very bloated and just.. fat. Can't literally wait to see some positive changes so I know I'm heading in the right direction. Feeling like if this exercise/walk routine works out I'll be much happier doing it!

Weight - still 167lb as I won't weigh till tomorrow and I dread to think of tonights!
Water - 2l
Exercise - the usual, 100 squats + 50 curls with 1.5kg weights on both arms.
Steps - 12,478k, 5miles.
I think the days where I won't be going gym/swim I'll stick with walking the dog to account for steps rather than full on exercise. But still do the daily squates and potentially add some deadlifts in if I can get hold of some cheap heavier weights than I currently own (1.5kg).

I tried out my new shake today when I got home, before the dog walk, it wasn't awful but I added too much water!

Breakfast -
Crunchy Nut Porridge - 125
Lunch -
Seed mix 88
Collective Raspberry Yogurt - 195
Kimchi & Edamame Salad 184
Dinner -
Was a random concoction of mince with veg. Totaling 554 calories
0% fat vanilla yogurt 84

Snacks -
SlenderBlend Strawberry 141
Apple 72

Total calories for the day
1446!
Roughly, 35g protein, 39% carbs and 26% fat!
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Im no expert but your food looked good to me. That is once i figured out what the heck mince was :)
 
Good morning!
Strangely I managed to stick to healthy options over the bank holiday weekend, whilst being at the bfs! However, although I stuck with my squats (up to 140 a day now!), walking and water went out the window!
As of today - Weight= 164.8 yay! Being away from that 166 has made me so happy! Hopefully I don't see another increase now and my body has finally figured itself out.

Saturday
Breakfast - SlenderBlend Strawberry with water 141 calories
Lunch - Goat's cheese & caramelised onion wrap. So tasty! - roughly 500 calories (naughty but nice haha)
Dinner - Fajitas.. I had 4 chicken fajitas with tomato and lettuce and a very small amount of sour cream. Roughly 630 calories.
Total - 1280ish
I drank, I think, 500ml water.. naughty! I don't tend to get thirsty.. I only drink when I'm bored at work and then find at home, or at the bfs, I don't need any.. strange. I shall try harder

Sunday
Breakfast - Cheerios with milk - roughly 215
Lunch - Spanish Chicken & Rice soup with 2 whole meal rolls, half a mango and some watermelon 714 calories
Dinner - sliced beef with new potatoes and peas - 364 calories
Snack - Yogurt - 104
Total - 1299

Monday
Breakfast - Cheerios with milk 215
Lunch - homemade chicken salad 132
Dinner - minced pork with spinach, rice and peas - 500
Snack - slenderblend, with milk this time, 288 and a yogurt 106
Total - 1140

I'm not 100% convinced these figures are correct, FitBit isn't, I don't think, fantastic at calculating calories but I prefer to keep everything in one app. Today I'm back on the water and tomorrow will be my first gym session in a year! Swimming thursday. Add in the daily squats and hopefully weight-wise we'll be seeing a steady downward trend!

Have a good day!
 
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