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[Woowoo]

Well my weight was down this morning and I got my workout in yay workout goals for the day accomplished now to try and get 10000 steps hugs everyone you are all doing wonderful.

Well done sassy, that's brilliant

How do you monitor your steps? I got a fitbit 2 years ago and I found it a real motivator and it helped me lose weight. It broke last year and I didn't bother for ages cos I was so depressed but I recently got a new one. The motivation is slowly coming back (the nicer weather helps )

 

[Sassy Cat]

I have a Fitbit also I love mine you are right it does motivate a person. My work also has a walking challenge to get 10000 steps so I really want to try for it each day hugs let’s all do this hugs.

 

[Woowoo]

I've had a pretty good day so far. I had a long walk this morning and then got some more steps in when I went to the bank so I've done nearly 13000 steps. I've drunk about a litre of water and I've eaten well. Breakfast was 4 oaty breakfast biscuits, lunch was chicken breast and prawns with lettuce, peppers and Sun dried tomatoes and I'm going to have a veggie omelette for dinner. However as it's Friday I'm meeting a friend for a drink but I'm going to try to drink gin and slimline tonic rather than wine to keep the calories down

 

[Sassy Cat]

I got a walk in so have my 10000 steps. I ended up going to my parents and we eat out but oh well one treat day is good.

 

[cvb2377]

Enjoy the walk Petal I've already done mine as it was sunny here this morning.

Even if it is a plateau it won't last long. When I lost lots of weight I found that I'd lose lots one week and then lose nothing the next week or sometimes 2 despite doing nothing differently, but then the next week I'd lose lots again.

That’s exactly how my body works! One week I won’t lose weight and then 2 weeks later a bunch of weight is magically gone lol. Sometimes you gotta ignore that scale and just work hard, I push myself a little harder on days where I feel really refreshed and energized just to make sure I’m getting all I can out of myself

 

[cvb2377]

I have a Fitbit also I love mine you are right it does motivate a person. My work also has a walking challenge to get 10000 steps so I really want to try for it each day hugs let’s all do this hugs.

I have a Fitbit also and It really shows me how much I slacked off before I had one. It motivates the heck out of me and I just wanna see those calories burned and steps go as high as I can get them everyday

 

[Witty_Sarcasm]

My friend said "You shouldn't be gaining weight if you are walking so much". I don't even know if I gained weight or not, but that didn't seem very supportive anyway. I guess I just have to keep trying and do things at my own pace.

 

[Petal]

My friend said "You shouldn't be gaining weight if you are walking so much". I don't even know if I gained weight or not, but that didn't seem very supportive anyway. I guess I just have to keep trying and do things at my own pace.

Ignore that friend hun, maybe she didn't mean to be so rude but just ignore it and leave in in the past You're obviously doing great walking so much, kudos to you Well done and keep it up, the hard work will pay off so don't give much attention to comments like that one. You're doing great. Keep it up.

 

[Petal]

I got a walk in so have my 10000 steps. I ended up going to my parents and we eat out but oh well one treat day is good.

Well done my friend, 10,000 steps is fantastic Keep up the hard work. Treats are allowed so don't feel too bad x

 

[Petal]

I've had a pretty good day so far. I had a long walk this morning and then got some more steps in when I went to the bank so I've done nearly 13000 steps. I've drunk about a litre of water and I've eaten well. Breakfast was 4 oaty breakfast biscuits, lunch was chicken breast and prawns with lettuce, peppers and Sun dried tomatoes and I'm going to have a veggie omelette for dinner. However as it's Friday I'm meeting a friend for a drink but I'm going to try to drink gin and slimline tonic rather than wine to keep the calories down

Well done you had a fantastic day yesterday, you're doing fantastic. Did you manage to stick to the gin and slimline tonic?

I sneaked in a few biscuits and a small tub of custard as I wanted something sweet but still 100 percent on track. I wanted something sweet earlier in the day too so I searched the net and found a good idea, I bought some sweet potatoes and cut up a large one and added some coconut oil (very healthy) and spiced it up with cayenne and chilli, and into the oven....it was unreal tasting, so damn nice

 

[Petal]

That’s exactly how my body works! One week I won’t lose weight and then 2 weeks later a bunch of weight is magically gone lol. Sometimes you gotta ignore that scale and just work hard, I push myself a little harder on days where I feel really refreshed and energized just to make sure I’m getting all I can out of myself

That is really, really encouraging to know. Should be interesting how I do at my next weigh-in on Friday. It's great to know the hard work does pay off Well done to you

 

[Woowoo]

Well done you had a fantastic day yesterday, you're doing fantastic. Did you manage to stick to the gin and slimline tonic?

I sneaked in a few biscuits and a small tub of custard as I wanted something sweet but still 100 percent on track. I wanted something sweet earlier in the day too so I searched the net and found a good idea, I bought some sweet potatoes and cut up a large one and added some coconut oil (very healthy) and spiced it up with cayenne and chilli, and into the oven....it was unreal tasting, so damn nice

Ooh that sounds yummy Petal, I'll have to give it a try.

Yes, I stuck to the gin and slimline tonic which I'm very proud of, and I feel better for it this morning too

Have you got a goal for today? I think mine will be to eat healthily again with plenty of fruit and veg. I'm not sure I'm going to get any exercise done today. I had another awful night's sleep and I feel shattered so I might just rest and relax today.

 

[Petal]

Definitely do try the simple recipe of sweet potatoes, you will be amazed at how good it tastes and how easy and healthy it is and you and add as much spice or herbs you want.

Awww sorry to hear you didn't sleep well darling.

Congratulations to sticking to your plan and I bet you still managed to have a great time out

Yes I have a goal for today, to reach 5 portions of fruit and vegetables. Good luck with your goals

 

[Leav]

I love sweet potatoes too. Berries are in season at the moment, they're so sweet and lovely tasting. They're incredibly low calorie and healthy too.

 

[Petal]

I love sweet potatoes too. Berries are in season at the moment, they're so sweet and lovely tasting. They're incredibly low calorie and healthy too.

Just had some pineapple, raspberries, blueberries and grapes, yum, and they fix a sweet tooth too =)

 

[Petal]

Today has been a great day

Breakfast: Yogurt and a banana

Snack: Pineapple, grapes, raspberries,blueberries

Lunch: Chicken ceasar salad & a banana

Snack: 2 Yogurt, pineapple, protein bar, banana

Dinner: Chicken fillet in wholemeal bun, sweet potato, butternut squash

 

[Petal]

How did everyone else do today? @sassy123 @Woowoo @Leav @GreySilence @Mishka1204

 

[Woowoo]

Well done Petal, you've had a fantastic day again I've had a reasonable day. I haven't managed any exercise but then I didn't think I would. I've eaten ok. I had a poached egg on toast for brunch then some grapes and then duck breast with tenderstem broccoli, tomato and sweetcorn for dinner.

 

[Petal]

Well done Petal, you've had a fantastic day again I've had a reasonable day. I haven't managed any exercise but then I didn't think I would. I've eaten ok. I had a poached egg on toast for brunch then some grapes and then duck breast with tenderstem broccoli, tomato and sweetcorn for dinner.

Thank you hun I reached my goal of 5 portions fruit/veg yay.

You have had a good day hun, why don't we challenge ourselves to a bit of exercise for tomorrow? Maybe just 20 minutes and anything above will be a bonus?

 

[Woowoo]

Thank you hun I reached my goal of 5 portions fruit/veg yay.

You have had a good day hun, why don't we challenge ourselves to a bit of exercise for tomorrow? Maybe just 20 minutes and anything above will be a bonus?

Sounds like a good idea Petal