First After Weigh-in update

 After Weigh-in update

Really happy with a 6 lbs loss this week! Bringing my total loss to 1st 0.5lbs lost! It's great to reach these little milestones like 1 stone lost. Gives you a sense of achievement as you go. It's great that my brain works in Kg and Slimming World work in Stones and Pounds, it just gives me extra milestones to aim for:
New Stone Bracket
1 stone lost
New 10Kg Bracket
10Kg Lost
Etc

I'm aiming to do these blog posts every week straight after weigh-in depending on life circumstances....or as soon after weigh-in as possible. I find its easier to post my thoughts and feelings about the week on weigh-in night, a night I am trying to set aside for myself and to be accountable for my progress!

Results so far

Starting Weight (28/07/2021): 28st 4.5lbs (179.8kg/396.5lbs)
Week1 (4/8/21): 28st (177.8kg/392lbs) = 4.5lbs loss (Total 4.5lbs)
Week2 (11/8/21): 27st 10lbs (176kg/388lbs) = 4lbs loss (Total 8.5lbs)
Week3 (18/8/21): 28st 0.5lbs (178kg/392.5lbs) = 4.5lbs gain (Total 4lbs)
Week4 (25/8/21): 27st 8.5lbs (175.3kg/386.5lbs) = 6lbs loss (Total 10lbs)
Week5 (1/9/21): 27st 10lbs (175.9kg/388lbs) = 1.5lbs gain (Total 8.5lbs)
Week6 (8/9/21): 27st 4lbs (173.2kg/382lbs) = 6lbs loss (Total 1st 0.5lbs)

I'm still a little confused and concerned with how erratic my weightloss is. Last week my gain was not a huge shock after both Take Away and a Carvary meal celebrating Damon and I's birthday that Friday and Saturday. I thought I SYNed it all, and was within my limit each day, but in hind sight, I probably didn't quantify my portions correctly so it was probably more SYNs. That first gain 2 weeks before I have no explanation for though...and Unfortunately, Ive set a Loss Gain Loss Gain Loss Pattern up suggesting I might Gain next week! I am doing all I can in my power to stop that.

My losses currently are not as fast or regular as they were in 2011/2012, but I happy with the progress either way. The trend is still DOWN with a total of 6.4Kg Lost so far.

Inspirational thoughts this week

I had an opportunity to share something in the group tonight that I remember from when I did Slimming World in 2011/2012 that I have constantly reflected on over the last 6 weeks, which honestly works for me, is the motivation and empowerment from saying NO! 

It's so easy in moments of weakness or stress or temptation to allow yourself to eat your "trigger foods". For me, it is Bread and Crisps. My whole life I have binged on both with reckless abandon! I have never been able to eat 1 slice of bread.... the minimum is 4 slices. Never 1 small bag of crisps, the minimum is 2, often 3, or just eat a BIG Bag! 

However, since restarting Slimming World again, I have had none of either. Better than that, I empower myself with pride, focus, and motivation each and every time I see crisps or bread, and I think of having some, then literally in my head say "NO!". There is a strength that comes from that word consciously in my head. There are normally some motivational thoughts that follow along the lines of "You can do this". "Saying No to "that", improves your chances of saying Yes on the scales." or just proud mental pats on my own back congratulating myself for being strong and strict!

Fitness and Exercise

I am noticing a difference this week! I'm less tired at the end of my 2.5/3km walks and trying to find time to walk further...Unfortunately, it probably means I need to get up and start earlier! :P But I am also trying to walk a little faster. I noticed this week that when Karen wasn't thinking of keeping pace with me, she quickly left me behind. I NEED to speed up and get to a more normal pace, which will also improve my cardio workout, and allow me to increase my distance in the same amount of time. I don't want to push too fast too soon though, so just need to listen to my body and keep pushing it faster and further when I can.

This week's Goals

I've targeted a 4.5lbs loss this week which would drop my weight to 26 stone 13.5lbs. It's a new stone bracket, leaving that 27st bracket behind me! But it also would be great to have 2 decent losses in back-to-back weeks!
I also want to try to go for a walk EVERY day this week! Often I am taking 1 or 2 or even 3 days off from a planned exercise walk. Normally this is due to work, or being busy with other things, or sleeping in because I didn't sleep well the night before. I really think exercising has a major effect on the fuel my body craves! When I exercise, I seem to crave fruits and veg, rather than fiber bars or carbs!
I also want to try to do a 10km walk this weekend. It would be a good milestone to tick off, and I'm really feeling like my body is ready for at least 1 good long walk a week too!

Lastly, I just want to say thank you to all my friends and family that are encouraging me every day! Especially, Karen! She helps plan a lot of our meals, cooks the majority of them, shops for all the ingredients, and motivates me DAILY to keep at it! I literally couldn't keep doing this without her!