Well, last week (10), I was 67.3 kilo and today it's 65.8!

So, I did loss exactly the 1.5 I wanted to loose.

However, I did not sport this week. I did refrain from eating phatty easy food. I went to the biological market and got myself seeds, vegetables, fruit, nuts and free range meat. Having only healthy food in my fridge and freezer really helps.

My breakfast has consisted of smoothies of fruit out of my freezer. And meals consisted of vegetables with a tiny bit of free range bacon for the taste.

My big weakness are glutenfree brownies from Damhert. When I open the pack, I eat them all four. They are expensive, but sooooooo good! I guess I can start to bake myself a weekly brownie supply. So, I can meet my brownie craving, but with ingredients I can trust and a bit cheaper.

So, how did you guys do? What went well and what kind of pitfalls do we need to find a solution for?

Good on u DJJ!!! !

I've not walked at all this week .....
Not even watched my food intake !
My scales broke ..... Not because I over stood on them it's the battery!!!! !!!!!

At work I weighed myself - fully clothed!!! Just no shoes and I was 64.4

I wish I could say I had 5kilos of clothing on!!!! .

Next week will b better !!!

I've actually been taking pics almost every day and the difference is remarkable!!!! The next 5 or so kilos is going to make a massive difference but will b the hardest to lose..... I really want to do it - just need to focus and avoid Easter eggs and birthday cakes and big dinners and binge eating!!!!

ThisOne said:

Good on u DJJ!!! ! I've not walked at all this week ...... Not even watched my food intake ! My scales broke ..... Not because I over stood on them it's the battery!!!! !!!!! At work I weighed myself - fully clothed!!! Just no shoes and I was 64.4 I wish I could say I had 5kilos of clothing on!!!! . Next week will b better !!! I've actually been taking pics almost every day and the difference is remarkable!!!! The next 5 or so kilos is going to make a massive difference but will b the hardest to lose...... I really want to do it - just need to focus and avoid Easter eggs and birthday cakes and big dinners and binge eating!!!!

How come you didn't walk this week?

I think I have to make walking a part of my morning routine, because otherwise I will make all kind of excuses for myself.

I gave up sugar for Lent, which was to kick off the "diet".

After a week, I've lost 3lbs.

chocolate1 said:

I gave up sugar for Lent, which was to kick off the "diet".

After a week, I've lost 3lbs.

what does sugar for lent mean?


Well, that's good isn't it? I find it hard to give up sugar. I still use sugar in my decaf coffee. And I stack fruit in my freezer and make smoothies with them. I did manage to switch to drinking tapwater in stead of limonade. At first I missed the syrups a bit, but now that I got used to drinking water, I'm lad I don't need those sugars anymore.

PurpleJedi said:

You realize I have a very tiny, small apparment, right?

dJJ said:

chocolate1 said:

I gave up sugar for Lent, which was to kick off the "diet".

After a week, I've lost 3lbs.

what does sugar for lent mean?


Well, that's good isn't it? I find it hard to give up sugar. I still use sugar in my decaf coffee. And I stack fruit in my freezer and make smoothies with them. I did manage to switch to drinking tapwater in stead of limonade. At first I missed the syrups a bit, but now that I got used to drinking water, I'm lad I don't need those sugars anymore.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent

Also, it is a gradual process to give up sugars totally, I know but you've mentioned eating fruits. That's good. Too much coffee is not good for you, so you should at leas cut back on it.

PurpleJedi said:

At least do some jogging in place while you're orging.

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Beautifulstarr123 said:

dJJ said:

what does sugar for lent mean?


Well, that's good isn't it? I find it hard to give up sugar. I still use sugar in my decaf coffee. And I stack fruit in my freezer and make smoothies with them. I did manage to switch to drinking tapwater in stead of limonade. At first I missed the syrups a bit, but now that I got used to drinking water, I'm lad I don't need those sugars anymore.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent

Also, it is a gradual process to give up sugars totally, I know but you've mentioned eating fruits. That's good. Too much coffee is not good for you, so you should at leas cut back on it.

The aim of this weekly thread is to support eachother. And discuss if something is not working for somebody.

If you state that "I should cut back on it", I cringe.

I guess what you mean is:

Why don't you cut back on coffee?

I don't drink that much coffee and if I do, I drink decaf. So, I choose the most healthy option.

I like my coffee with sugar. And a decaf coffee with sugar, rice milk and a gluten free brownie makes me very happy.

So, I don't want to give that up.

I do think I might restrict myself to 3 or 4 cups a week or something.

dJJ said:

PurpleJedi said:

You realize I have a very tiny, small apparment, right?

I may have to fake it.

PurpleJedi said:

dJJ said:

You realize I have a very tiny, small apparment, right?

I may have to fake it.

O come on, I need some support here.

I can't do this on my own. Please, help me out.


How did you do last week? What's your weigh on friday?

It's not about bashing eachother, it's about keeping eachother in line and motivated.

I found this story interesting.


http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/mar/14/life-without-sugar-family-challenge-diet?CMP=fb_gu

I already had cut down a lot on sugar, just drinking water. My only sugar intake is with coffee and the brownies.

And the peanut butter, jam and chocolate paste on my rice crackers.

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dJJ said:

I've not been feeling goodly and also been extra busy so I was too tired to do any walking or fitness exercises but hopefully this week will b better!!

I put batteries in my scale and did the early morning naked weigh in - 63.7 !!!!!

Next week I am aiming for 63!!!!

I know how u all think so b4 u get to go there.....



Vibrator uses different batteries!!!

PurpleJedi said:

Oh nice shorts!!!

Me want 2 c u in em

dJJ said:

Beautifulstarr123 said:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent

Also, it is a gradual process to give up sugars totally, I know but you've mentioned eating fruits. That's good. Too much coffee is not good for you, so you should at leas cut back on it.

The aim of this weekly thread is to support eachother. And discuss if something is not working for somebody.

If you state that "I should cut back on it", I cringe.

I guess what you mean is:

Why don't you cut back on coffee?

I don't drink that much coffee and if I do, I drink decaf. So, I choose the most healthy option.

I like my coffee with sugar. And a decaf coffee with sugar, rice milk and a gluten free brownie makes me very happy.

So, I don't want to give that up.

I do think I might restrict myself to 3 or 4 cups a week or something.

This is my first time seeing this thread and a little while since I've blogged here, but good luck, nevertheless.

I've been doing ok, intermittent fasting and LCHF
Green smoothies for lunches and healthy dinners

I have some major water weight fluctuations and I can't pin point what's causing it

One day I can be 66kg and the next 69kg :confuse:

Inflammation? Hormones? Cortisol? Not enough potassium?

I drink lots of water, avoid all my allergens :hmm2:

I started logging on calorie count again to see if I can see any patterns

ZombieKitten said:

I've been doing ok, intermittent fasting and LCHF Green smoothies for lunches and healthy dinners I have some major water weight fluctuations and I can't pin point what's causing it One day I can be 66kg and the next 69kg Inflammation? Hormones? Cortisol? Not enough potassium? I drink lots of water, avoid all my allergens I started logging on calorie count again to see if I can see any patterns

It is completely normal for everyones weight to flucuate up to 5 lbs (2.72 kilos) daily..

dJJ said:

O come on, I need some support here.

I can't do this on my own. Please, help me out.


How did you do last week? What's your weigh on friday?

It's not about bashing eachother, it's about keeping eachother in line and motivated.

Well...I guess I should go buy a scale to weigh myself.

ThisOne said:

PurpleJedi said:

I may have to fake it.

Oh nice shorts!!! Me want 2 c u in em

I scratch your back...you scratch mine.

PurpleJedi said:

ThisOne said:

PurpleJedi said: Oh nice shorts!!! Me want 2 c u in em

I scratch your back...you scratch mine.

We know its not your back you want scratched!!

tinaz said:

PurpleJedi said:

I scratch your back...you scratch mine.

We know its not your back you want scratched!!

tinaz said:

ZombieKitten said:

I've been doing ok, intermittent fasting and LCHF Green smoothies for lunches and healthy dinners I have some major water weight fluctuations and I can't pin point what's causing it One day I can be 66kg and the next 69kg Inflammation? Hormones? Cortisol? Not enough potassium? I drink lots of water, avoid all my allergens I started logging on calorie count again to see if I can see any patterns

It is completely normal for everyones weight to flucuate up to 5 lbs (2.72 kilos) daily..

I understand that, but I don't think that's what I'm talking about.

I weigh in each morning following the advice in this article:

http://www.psychologytoda...our-weight

I'm talking about one morning I will weigh in at 67 kg, next morning I'll be 69 kg and stay around that for a week or so. It used to be after a carb binge or a night on the rum.

After 3 days on this:

net carbs: 34 g (I usually eat around 20)

Up to fats: 201 g

Total protein: 67 g (I have a hard time getting it under 75 g)

http://www.edify.net.au/l...ulator.php

I can get back to 67 kg. I am guessing because if I eat this way, I avoid all irritants and allergens because all I'm eating is fibrous vegies (excluding root vegies, legumes and pulses), pastured eggs, grassfed meats and butter, and coconut and olive oils, tea and water.

I'm trying out this for 3 weeks (started last monday) and it will be a challenge for me!

I have no problems going without sugar and refined carbs at all, but next Saturday night I'll be at the club and staying away from the alcohol will be hard - although I will try remember that cortisol levels get higher from alcohol and make you crave it even more (!) and the resolt is a shit-load of water retention

As for exercise, I play soccer once a week in a tournament, and one other night play backyard soccer for fun with my son who goes in hard!! I do a quick 15 minute weights circuit 3 times a week and I walk a fast 35 minute route with 2 hills also about 3 times a week.

I dialled down the exercise after christmas, I think I was overtraining and got very unmotivated.

My goal is to be 60-62 kg like J-Lo

I picked her because she is supposedly same height as me 166.5 cm and not younger than me!

I think now I've gained back the muscle mass I lost when dieting the conventional way last year, I will see some fat loss - I hope!!!