[Food] Lose 7lbs in November

[PascalGroß Tips]

The lady who greeted me made a quip about this. “We are the only part of the nhs encouraging snacking on sugary treats” she chuckled to herself. I wondered how many times she made this comment a day and then over the last 25 years (how long she told me she had been doing a role like it).

All things in moderation and it's probably what the body needs to stop you feeling light headed afterwards. That's what I keep telling myself anyway

This will be donation number 81 for me ... so how many orange club biscuits does that equate to I wonder

 

[HeaviestTed]

No.

Even if you're joking, I'll highlight that the goal is not a successful November, it's successful long term health.

It was a joke

 

[PascalGroß Tips]

I've commented a bit on this thread - but not made any commitment to losing 7lbs in November.

My own position is that I have lost 21/22lbs over the last 4 months or so. Rather than going for big weight loss over a short period, I've taken an approach which I hope will stay with me over the long term. I'd still like to loose more, but I've got myself to a level now where my main priority is making sure the weight doesn't start creeping back on again. It's a regime that I'm comfortable with and as I don't feel like I'm really depriving myself of anything, I'm less likely to say 'sod it I can't do this any more'. So a weight that is stable - with maybe a 1lb loss a week - is what I'm currently looking at.

I'll keep an eye on this thread and peoples progress throughout November though ... so best of luck to all those going for the 7lbs ... or more

 

[Weststander]

Ended October with an unhealthy evening … nice meal out, a beer, now choccy sweets.

Weigh in tomorrow morning, then Saturday, then will post the difference.

 

[Bozza]

I've commented a bit on this thread - but not made any commitment to losing 7lbs in November.

My own position is that I have lost 21/22lbs over the last 4 months or so. Rather than going for big weight loss over a short period, I've taken an approach which I hope will stay with me over the long term. I'd still like to loose more, but I've got myself to a level now where my main priority is making sure the weight doesn't start creeping back on again. It's a regime that I'm comfortable with and as I don't feel like I'm really depriving myself of anything, I'm less likely to say 'sod it I can't do this any more'. So a weight that is stable - with maybe a 1lb loss a week - is what I'm currently looking at.

I'll keep an eye on this thread and peoples progress throughout November though ... so best of luck to all those going for the 7lbs ... or more

Sensible.

When I was unable to run, my weight crept up and up and up.

When I finally decided to sort myself out, I set a target weight and decided 1.5lbs per week felt a decent and sustainable rate to lose the excess at. I managed to average that, and lost exactly 42lbs over 28 weeks.

I stayed at the same weight, give or take a few pounds for over four years, until I received a heart issue diagnosis in September 2023, and was told to stop running. At that time I was well over 1,000 days into my run streak, and was running around 9 miles per day, supplemented with 4-5 miles of dog walking.

I was determined I'd not put any weight on whilst I couldn't run, and I became very disciplined. That I'd also been told to stop drinking helped with that! I was so disciplined that I actually gradually lost a bit more weight.

Then Christmas happened and my weight started going in the wrong way. I was able to start running (and drinking!) again and I started to shift a bit off again. I've since had a foot injury - I still do in fact - and I'm sure my weight has drifted up again. I suspect I'm a stone, or a bit more, above the weight I maintained until my heart condition happened.

I'll find out tomorrow morning, but I think I'm in the right mindset to apply myself again, although it won't be the best start, as I'm out for drinks and a curry tomorrow night!

 

[PascalGroß Tips]

Sensible.

When I was unable to run, my weight crept up and up and up.

When I finally decided to sort myself out, I set a target weight and decided 1.5lbs per week felt a decent and sustainable rate to lose the excess at. I managed to average that, and lost exactly 42lbs over 28 weeks.

I stayed at the same weight, give or take a few pounds for over four years, until I received a heart issue diagnosis in September 2023, and was told to stop running. At that time I was well over 1,000 days into my run streak, and was running around 9 miles per day, supplemented with 4-5 miles of dog walking.

I was determined I'd not put any weight on whilst I couldn't run, and I became very disciplined. That I'd also been told to stop drinking helped with that! I was so disciplined that I actually gradually lost a bit more weight.

Then Christmas happened and my weight started going in the wrong way. I was able to start running (and drinking!) again and I started to shift a bit off again. I've since had a foot injury - I still do in fact - and I'm sure my weight has drifted up again. I suspect I'm a stone, or a bit more, above the weight I maintained until my heart condition happened.

I'll find out tomorrow morning, but I think I'm in the right mindset to apply myself again, although it won't be the best start, as I'm out for drinks and a curry tomorrow night!

Wow … that’s a heck of a story Bozza. It goes to show that the simple ‘eat less / move more’ isn’t as simple as it seems when so many things can affect our daily lives.

Other than when I was a young lad, I was at my lightest when I also ran pretty much every day and entered races from 10k to a 40 mile off road ultra. That was back in the late 90s and sadly injury then put paid to my running ambitions.

I know you’ve had other stuff to deal with too. Life is rarely easy. Hope you can get back to the running again soon. Enjoy the curry and drinks tomorrow night and then back on it

 

[Bozza]

Wow … that’s a heck of a story Bozza. It goes to show that the simple ‘eat less / move more’ isn’t as simple as it seems when so many things can affect our daily lives.

Other than when I was a young lad, I was at my lightest when I also ran pretty much every day and entered races from 10k to a 40 mile off road ultra. That was back in the late 90s and sadly injury then put paid to my running ambitions.

I know you’ve had other stuff to deal with too. Life is rarely easy. Hope you can get back to the running again soon. Enjoy the curry and drinks tomorrow night and then back on it

I've always enjoyed a drink, and there are times when I'm more predisposed to it, and the stress of the last 6-7 months has certainly seen me drink more than I'd like. It's a bad habit I need to break (again), and participating in this group for the next four weeks or so will help with that.

Good luck with getting to where you want to be - it's important to go at your own rate, using whatever tools and mechanisms you find work for you.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

No.

Even if you're joking, I'll highlight that the goal is not a successful November, it's successful long term health.

Chill out, Trigg. I think it's pretty normal for people to have a blow out before a period of dieting/healthy eating. There's a reason why it's Dry January, for example!

Plus, everyone deals with things in their own way - so a treat or too might help focus on November.

Anyway, good luck everyone

 

[Blinkers]

I’m going to try and do an indoor row on my machine on each of the 30 days this month (rowvember!) and what better than to slide this goal into that. Unfortunately, commencing 15:30 Friday 1st November, is the settlement of my dues in a 3 Pint League (3PL) between myself, a palace fan, and his Brentford supporting BiL. Whoever finishes below another has to buy them 3 pint of beer. The smugness of my Palace supporting friend on the last day of last season was unbearable.

 

[Weststander]

I've always enjoyed a drink, and there are times when I'm more predisposed to it, and the stress of the last 6-7 months has certainly seen me drink more than I'd like. It's a bad habit I need to break (again), and participating in this group for the next four weeks or so will help with that.

Good luck with getting to where you want to be - it's important to go at your own rate, using whatever tools and mechanisms you find work for you.

Do you like alcoholic drinks other than a beer?

I find a large G&T with low calorie tonic still hits the spot, with negligible calories. As an example.

 

[Eeyore]

As someone who has lost, then gained, then lost a lot of weight over the years. I have some tips for the month:

1) Make it fun. I love an Excel spreadsheet me. Below is my 2021 November showing calorie shortfalls and weight.

2) You are all Mogwais- NEVER eat after midnight until breakfast.

3) Always have a day off each week but don't go to mad. If you don't your weight will plateau because your body will go into energy storing overdrive

4) Plenty of water

5) If you don't get much exercise naturally (Like me, I work from home) aim to walk 1.5 miles- 2 miles EVERY day. Use apps like Map My Walk

6) Stop thinking about food, it doesn't think about you

7) Look in here regularly for inspiration

 

[Triggaaar]

As someone who has lost, then gained, then lost a lot of weight over the years. I have some tips for the month:

1) Make it fun. I love an Excel spreadsheet me. Below is my 2021 November showing calorie shortfalls and weight.

2) You are all Mogwais- NEVER eat after midnight until breakfast.

3) Always have a day off each week but don't go to mad. If you don't your weight will plateau because your body will go into energy storing overdrive

4) Plenty of water

5) If you don't get much exercise naturally (Like me, I work from home) aim to walk 1.5 miles- 2 miles EVERY day. Use apps like Map My Walk

6) Stop thinking about food, it doesn't think about you

7) Look in here regularly for inspiration

My thoughts on some of your tips:
1) People who like spreadsheets are weird. Actually that's not my thought, that's what Mrs T thinks. I love spreadsheets.
3) a - personally I'd recommend changing ones eating habits and sticking with it, rather than a diet that you need to break from once a week
b - I don't think your body will go into energy storing overdrive. I don't think that's a thing (unless you are severely underweight).
4) Very much agree.

agree with the others too

 

[Eeyore]

My thoughts on some of your tips:
1) People who like spreadsheets are weird. Actually that's not my thought, that's what Mrs T thinks. I love spreadsheets.
3) a - personally I'd recommend changing ones eating habits and sticking with it, rather than a diet that you need to break from once a week
b - I don't think your body will go into energy storing overdrive. I don't think that's a thing (unless you are severely underweight).
4) Very much agree.

agree with the others too

Weight plateaus are definitely a thing. When I've set out to lose a few stone there has always been a three week period where it doesn't move. Mostly around the 13 stone 2 mark for me.

One I would add is that sometimes a need for hydration is interpreted as hunger. That's one to watch. I always have a water flask by my bed to stop me heading for the I love me biscuits

 

[Professor Plum]

Can I interest anyone ina bulk order of these?

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Don't do it people (unless your doctor tells you to). Too early to know about side effects.

The side effects are well known though very few people have serious issues and they can usually be easily treated (constipation, mild nausea etc). The benefits far outweigh the negatives for people who need these GLP-1 agonists. The treatments are now mainstream, sold by Boots, Asda, Superdrug etc. But there are strict guidelines for retailers eg they can't/won’t sell to those with a BMI below 30 and potential customers must complete detailed health questionnaires and be approved by someone medically qualified to do so. But I don’t want to derail this thread. I’ll update the other one on this topic, very shortly.

Good luck to everyone taking part in the November initiative. 7lbs in a month is very doable. It’s keeping it off that’s the struggle for many/most of us.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Sensible.

When I was unable to run, my weight crept up and up and up.

When I finally decided to sort myself out, I set a target weight and decided 1.5lbs per week felt a decent and sustainable rate to lose the excess at. I managed to average that, and lost exactly 42lbs over 28 weeks.

I stayed at the same weight, give or take a few pounds for over four years, until I received a heart issue diagnosis in September 2023, and was told to stop running. At that time I was well over 1,000 days into my run streak, and was running around 9 miles per day, supplemented with 4-5 miles of dog walking.

I was determined I'd not put any weight on whilst I couldn't run, and I became very disciplined. That I'd also been told to stop drinking helped with that! I was so disciplined that I actually gradually lost a bit more weight.

Then Christmas happened and my weight started going in the wrong way. I was able to start running (and drinking!) again and I started to shift a bit off again. I've since had a foot injury - I still do in fact - and I'm sure my weight has drifted up again. I suspect I'm a stone, or a bit more, above the weight I maintained until my heart condition happened.

I'll find out tomorrow morning, but I think I'm in the right mindset to apply myself again, although it won't be the best start, as I'm out for drinks and a curry tomorrow night!

Fantastic effort to lose it and keep it off. Good luck this month (and forever, frankly).

I target a loss of 1 to 2 pounds as well and know I can do that, hence 7lbs.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

16st 4lb this morning. So my personal target for November is 15st 11lb (though eventually, I'd like to get back to 15st).

I'll post my weight each day but if you'd rather post weekly, that's great. If you'd rather not share your start weight, that's cool.

This is just about all of us supporting each other to lose a few pounds and maybe change a few habits.

Good luck. Please be encouraging and share as openly as you feel comfortable.

And UTA!!

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Benchmark this morning (01/11/24):
15stone 8lbs.

 

[Swimboy64]

15st 5lb this morning

 

[Swegulls]

88,2 kg (aiming at around 85 kg).

 

[Zeberdi]

16st 4lb this morning. So my personal target for November is 15st 11lb (though eventually, I'd like to get back to 15st).

I'll post my weight each day but if you'd rather post weekly, that's great. If you'd rather not share your start weight, that's cool.

This is just about all of us supporting each other to lose a few pounds and maybe change a few habits.

Good luck. Please be encouraging and share as openly as you feel comfortable.

And UTA!!

Me too more or less - (would like to get to 15st by Christmas)

This morning (after relapsing the past few days travelling/football - with kitkat, bag of crisps, toast and butter, and large portion of homemade pork pie last night) several takeaway coffees, weight has gone up from last week when I got below 106.00 kg the first time in months.

Today, 16st 10lb/106.6 kg