Suninfrance Posted November 9, 2004 Author Share Posted November 9, 2004 Hi AlexisNo worries about weighing. Just let us know how you get on. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 My original target was a dress size rather than a weight - one more to go........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suninfrance Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 1kg down on last week - slow start, but happy it's going in the right direction.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Well done ! Don't forget a kg is 2.2 lbs ! (sounds more!)I'm just the same - no change, but I wasn't very 'good' last week - so will really have to get down to it now Keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suninfrance Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 Hi GayStaying the same is not so bad. Keep at it.I wasn't particularly good on the eating front last week, but I think I must be burning calories just trying to stay warm at the moment.House is still "a work in progress", we have one room which has a fire, but there are so many draughts !!!Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazanton Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 OK, as its Tuesday, here is my weigh-in. I am at 92kg, so that means I have lost 1kg in the last two weeks, which I am happy with as I have been on a plateau!My cardiologist wants me down to 65kg so still 27kg to lose, but I have until Easter to do it.I have added in a 45 minute brisk walk every schoolday morning. After I walk the girls to school, I just continue on around the commune, some lovely views and it is very calming.OK, my goal is another 0.5kg this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Well, we are all doing just great. I will get the tape measure warmed up for tomorrow morning.Who feels better for losing a bit of weight then? Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suninfrance Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 Well done Belinda. Keep at it.Let us know the tape measure results tomorrow Alexis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Well, I don't know what you're all on about, but I thought I'd join in 64kg, 5'8" or thereabouts. Tried Atkins, got completely miserable.Tried overeating, felt stoopid and miserable.I have to give in and be me - eat what I want, and make the most of those "must exercise" flurries. They do happen now and again. No point in fighting it.I'm sure you're all lovely. Extraness is better than famine. Be glad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 SB I am a good inch shorter than you and weigh 18kg more ( ) - why on earth do you think you need to diet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Agree there SB. Same height as you but far more womanly. Perhaps that should be matronly I was 68 kg at birth with a 30 inch waist.Great progress here. After increasing in girth by seven centimetres since the wedding - not quite three months - I am proud to say that I have lost 2.5centimetres off the waist and four off the hips. Got to act quickly before the flab decides it likes me and wants to stayStarting the second week with a spring in my step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juxtapose Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 [quote]Yeah, Ok Gay, go on then... I am at 93kg. I would like to be under 88kg before Christmas. I am doing Atkins, Pilates and my Cardiac walking. Haven't done any cycling because of the weather (I'm a wim...[/quote]Yep,Would love to join you also!!Really don,t want to post my weight, but would love to lose 5 kilos by Xmas and will be honest!!I,m going to start the Atkins, FROM TOMORROW,( bet you,ve heard that before), but I will, just that we,re off out tonight with 20 people for an early Thanksgiving meal! Lots of turkey and potatoes, followed by choc cheesecake! Oh dear!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suninfrance Posted November 17, 2004 Author Share Posted November 17, 2004 More the merrier.You don't have to give your weight, just let us know if you lose some. No diet rules here.And .... there is nothing wrong with having a rounded "womanly" figure. I just want my clothes to fit better and feel more comfortable with myself. Personal choice, so I'm not beating myself up about it. Yes, I get a bit down, when I'm feeling like a tank, but I know I feel better when I've shed a few pounds and I know I can do it. It's just nice to be able to do it with others.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomo Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Dear Belinda,well done on your weight loss, however just wondering if your cardiologist is ok with the Atkins diet.? regardsJoan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmg Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Forget about dieting and change to a healthy eating plan. I lost 3stone (sorry not into Kg yet) by following Slimmers World healthy eating plan - nothing is forbidden and once you have got your head around the basic rules and philosophy you don't really have to think about it. Perhaps the one thing that might be a problem I find it difficult to find skimmed milk in supermarkets.Slimmers World do not operate in France but you can access their stuff online.Good luck to all of you trying to loose weight its not really about the kgs its about self esteem and how you feel within yourself. p.s. I have maintained my loss for almost 2years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Well, my great secret for staying so slim and lovely (ha ha ha ha, if I had a euro for every time someone asked me when the baby's due, I'd be RICH!) is..... don't eat breakfast.I know it goes against what we're always told, but I think that "most important meal of the day" thing really only applies to children and manual workers (= calorie-burners btw, it's not a class comment!).I find that if I eat at breakfast, I just keep on eating and snacking for the rest of the day. If I just have coffee (like many French people), I easily go foodless till lunchtime, then I eat properly, and can go snackless again till teatime.Odd, but there you go..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRT17 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 SB you sound lovely as you are.Breakfast (sensible diet) is a MUST, gives you energy for the morning!I believe that the elderly (obviously not you!) in particular are advised to have 5 small meals a day and should not eat a huge lunch and dinner with nothing in between. Exercise is the key, i.e. burn more calories than you put in!I read the following in the paper during the Summer -Pour les enfants = bouger et mangerPour les adultes = bougerThere is so much conflicting advice out there!Good luck one and allGill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 The only diet that works for me is the "Truckers Salad".Double egg, double sausage, fried bread, baked beans and a bit of lettuce.Weedon(53) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRT17 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Weedoninteresting diet !!!! how are your "Abdo's Kro's" ??????Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juxtapose Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 [quote]The only diet that works for me is the "Truckers Salad". Double egg, double sausage, fried bread, baked beans and a bit of lettuce. Weedon(53)[/quote]Add, the mushrooms, and I agree!!Perfect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 It ia a well know fact that adding lettuce to any meal reduces the calorie content to zeroObvious. Salads are healthy and low calorie.Eating standing up does the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Well its Tuesday so it must be weigh in !Lost a couple of pounds so now I am 84.82 kgThink I may have to excersise to lose any more Hows everyone else doing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Well, I,m joining you all today. Weighed in at 65.5 kilos this morn and thought oh no, Christmas is coming. Went to Carrefour to do some shopping and right there in front of me was the French version of the Southbeach Diet..Regime Miami. So I bought it and I,ve started.The hardest for me will be no wine in the evenings..boohoo.Let you know how I,m doing next Tuesday. Good luck to everyone!Janey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Take heart Janey, its only 2 weeks without wine on South Beach (and I have lost 55lbs using it too)Bon Chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 That,s excellant Gay, hope I,ve got enough willpower. But I think by reading everyone else,s comments and knowing that others are doing the same I will manage.Janey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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