http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.html times health forum thread - Fluctuating weight!!! Wed, 07 May 2008 14:39:37 +0000 http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlQuoting: Lemsvery flattering on the stomach..... ah - is that what's behind the bouquet? http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlWed, 07 May 2008 14:39:37 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlNope I haven't put on weight... was the same size then as now. 15st 10lbs. I do have a huge frame though. Shoulders like a navie Oh and the empire line (straight down from the boobs) is very flattering on the stomach.....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlWed, 07 May 2008 14:25:44 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlQuoting: LemsGod knows what they would write now ... you certainly don't look overweight in your new pic - far nicer than the green blob! Have you put on weight since you got married? I really like the lacy jacket you're wearing - far more subtle than loads of flesh!!! http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlWed, 07 May 2008 14:19:54 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlRe the stuff about height and dress size. A good few years ago (over 10) I was 75kgs. I was in hospital and noticed they wrote "overweight" on my chart. I asked them for clarification. Apparently my "ideal" weight is 65kgs. Now being 5' 10" and a small size 10 at the time... well it was clearly nonsense. At the time I thanked goodness I was 30 and not an impressionable teen. (God knows what they would write now....). So don't get too hung up on the scales or...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlWed, 07 May 2008 13:54:09 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlI havent read everyones posts in detail so apologies if I am repeating myself. I have lost over 7kg's since Jan. My main reason was to have a better diet as I ate no little veg and not much variation. so I printed off the recipes from the times that accompanied the initial health club pack and wrote a weekly menu for myself so I had enough food in the house for the week and ate what I had planned for. This was basically much smaller portions than normal and keeping each meal to 300 cals or ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlWed, 30 Apr 2008 07:56:57 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlThank you I know that my goal will be very far away- and I think I will take it one stone at a time. There is no fear that I will reduce my calories too far- I think the opposite problem applies! At the moment I am thinking of going slow and steady- it will be a big adjustment. I hardly eat any healthy food and the only exercise I currently get is while walking my dog. I sense a rather steep learning curve Off to check out Ab Fab U Less now, I think I'll need all the support I can ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlSun, 27 Apr 2008 18:49:29 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlQuoting: cookiekornfreakI'm 5'10 and aiming to be 12 stone, which will hopefully make me a size 12 Hi Laura - welcome to THC. We have a group called Ab Fab U Less - most of us lied about how much we had to lose, and actually have far more than we've admitted - maybe you should check us out and join in the banter? One thing that seems to work for all of us is setting smaller goals. Aiming to lose 7stones is a massive challenge and although you probably will lose 3 or more lb...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlSun, 27 Apr 2008 17:31:31 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlHi, I've only joined this site today, so I've been spending some time looking around the forums. Although the tips you have all given are aimed at people getting over a plateau, I'm sure they will be helpful for me as a complete newbie! I'm 5'10 and aiming to be 12 stone, which will hopefully make me a size 12....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlSun, 27 Apr 2008 15:38:40 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmli have lost 1 stone since joining last january 5 yeheyyyyyyy so dont worry too much just keep up with the exercise regime you have and things will work out and eventually you will reap the rewards . Summer is nearly here yehhheeeeeyyyyyyhttp://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlSat, 26 Apr 2008 21:46:10 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlWe've got an evening do coming up in 3 weeks - may attempt to get into it then.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlFri, 25 Apr 2008 20:04:45 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlQuoting: jakimy really posh dress from about 6 years ago Birthday outfit??? That would be a real bonus if it fitted when you enter your next decade!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlThu, 24 Apr 2008 23:18:51 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlQuoting: jakiAnd soon they'll be too big for you..... ... I had to stop myself from buying another pair in a size smaller. I actually have jeans that will fit me when the new bargain ones are too big!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlThu, 24 Apr 2008 23:17:44 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlThat is fab Fiona. What a bargain! I love a bargain too. And soon they'll be too big for you..... I think everything nearly fits me in the wardrobe now but haven't tried on my really posh dress from about 6 years ago!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlThu, 24 Apr 2008 23:07:39 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlQuoting: amershamhave hit a plateau despite being able to run nearly 3 miles Pippa I have a theory that your body still changes shape even when you don't seem to be losing lbs. I've noticed that - it takes a while to catch up, then your clothes start getting baggy! I had a wardrobe cull this week and took a load to Oxfam this morning. Then I went to M&S and bought new jeans that fit me reduced to £7!!! How good is that? ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlThu, 24 Apr 2008 23:03:25 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlgood luck to all! Yes I agree loose clothes are a great incentive. I have lost 11lb since Jan 7 but have hit a plateau despite being able to run nearly 3 miles. Gone are the days when I was a size 12 now I would be happy with a size 16.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlThu, 24 Apr 2008 21:21:34 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlI'm now finding that i can down a 1 litre bottle of water with in 30mins!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_1.htmlTue, 22 Apr 2008 17:17:31 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlMy pair of size 12's are a pair from Dorothy Perkins and they are more stretchy, I would like to get down to a size 10 or just be fit so i can feel just as good when i'm with my beautiful friends! http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlTue, 22 Apr 2008 17:16:15 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlQuoting: scrimcatWant to be a comfortable size 12 by summer. Don't we all! LOL! http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 17 Apr 2008 19:31:10 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.html"I don't know if this is bad but I'm currently wearing a pair of my old size 12's jeans even though i'm 12.2ish stone?" (not sure how to do the "Quoting" thing) I wish I could have fitted into size 12 jeans and be 12.2 stone. It is clear that height has a lot to do with it. I started a size 16, 11.11 stone and I am now down to 10.7 (this morning), I am eyeing up my size 12 trousers but I don't think they will quite fit yet! I am 5'3&qu...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 17 Apr 2008 18:47:46 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlQuoting: fwookey'm exercising regularly (I cycle 5 miles to work and then back) and run etc, and am following weight watchers -anyone got any tips!? I just can't believe it's this hard! I completely understand how you feel. I has taken me 4 months to lose 13lbs - this is unheard of for me - when i was younger could have done it in 2 months! it sound slike your doing everything right, the only things i can suggest that have worked for me when i have hit my many plateus are......http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 17 Apr 2008 06:42:05 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlI don't know if this is bad but I'm currently wearing a pair of my old size 12's jeans even though i'm 12.2ish stone? and i'd like to get down to 11st 5 or 10.5. my height is only a rough guess! http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlWed, 16 Apr 2008 15:28:34 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlWhen you look back at what you weighed 5 years ago, did you do the same level of exercise then? If you didn't, you could find that you body shape will be different even though you could be the same weight, or you might find that you weigh more now but you could be the same size, depending on your muscle/fat ratio. You are well within your healthy weight range, so I wouldn't worry too much about your weight. Try changing your exercise routine - do you do weights or toning exercises...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlWed, 16 Apr 2008 10:19:25 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlHi Teresa, I'm 5 ft 3. Would like to get to 8 1/2 stone as I managed to get down that weight 5 years ago so I guess I've just got it into my head that thats the weight I'd like to be. BMI is normal, but if I'm honest if I can manage to lose inches and have my clothes feel looser I'd be happy but even that seems to have stalled. Got a pair of jeans that are my skinny jeans so I've been using that as a guide....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlWed, 16 Apr 2008 09:49:56 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlHi Yvonne Welcome to the site. You say you've stalled at 9 stone, and you also exercise 5 times a week for an hour. How tall are you? Why do you want to get to 8 and a half stone? Nine stone sounds quite a good weight to be, and if you do a lot of exercise you will presumably have a lot of muscle (which weighs heavier than fat). I wonder whether you have just reached your natural weight? Unless you are very small built 8.5 stone might be just too light for you. What is your...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlWed, 16 Apr 2008 09:22:19 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlHello, First time I have posted on the site and I'm in the need of some advice. I've got 7lbs to lose until I'll be happy with my weight but I seem to have stalled at 9 stone for the past 3 weeks. I think I'm eating well (trying not to eat to eat rubbish) and exercising 5 times a week for a hour. Do you have any advice as to how I can kick start my system into losing weight . Thanks Vonnie...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlWed, 16 Apr 2008 08:42:11 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlHi Sue I will keep going regardless of those that don't notice or care like my dad, it would be nice if he is pleased with what i'm doing, my mum seems to notice that i have lost weight and i'm noticing because my trousers are now to big even with a belt! but i just can't seem to stay out of greggs the bakers as i've just brought a creamy egg mayo on wholemeal but that was because i'm disorganised today. i've come into college sponaneously even though i&#0...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlTue, 15 Apr 2008 11:58:31 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlHi Lisa, I know how you feel - my good days of dieting seem to have an effect about a week later - often when I get fed up with no response. From experience I know that I've just got to keep on counting the calories and stay motivated, then I'm rewarded by the weight loss later. Good luck...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlMon, 14 Apr 2008 19:27:31 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlhi Teresa that will explain why i've not been losing any weight! thank you, thank you thank you! Usually when i meet my dad i have a cordial and soda with ice, is that ok? i have left a report on my profile?http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlMon, 14 Apr 2008 11:12:36 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlFirstly, if it's your time of the month that will probably explain it - I don't weigh myself during that time because I know that I will gain 2 or 3 lbs, but it does go again (it is fluid retention). Secondly, you say you only drink fruit juice - fruit juice is very high in calories and is OK for a glass at breakfast for example, but if you are drinking a lot of it through the day that will account for a lot of extra calories that you are perhaps not appreciating?...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlMon, 14 Apr 2008 11:05:30 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlHi Everyone, I weighed myself before I came out and I've found that I've put on 2LBS again and its time of the month at the moment, I've been drinking water and I even walked to college this morning, I've made myself a big salad and I've got myself a 1 litre bottle of water! I've stayed off the alcohol and only drink fruit juice so where am I going wrong, my salad doesn't contain any cream or oil or sauces of any kind?...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlMon, 14 Apr 2008 10:34:26 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlI would say that 11 stone 7 lbs for someone who does a lot of exercise and is 5 feet 7 inches tall, is within a normal weight range. I am 5 feet 8 inches, and it does sound very depressing when your weight is well over 11 stone, as it doesn't sound very healthy or feminine, but remember you will weigh more than the average woman because you are taller than the average woman! At this sort of height, unless you are built like a stick, you are never going to me a 9 stone size 8! I w...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlSun, 13 Apr 2008 06:26:10 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlWe have lost a stone in a month, just by cutting out kebabs, KFC, crisps and choccies. Replace with healthy meals, fruit, yogurts and veggies. Alcohol hasn't been stopped, but has decreased (being on anti-biotics for a fortnight helped break the habit!). The biggest thing has been fitting in 30 mins of exercise 5 days a week: we've found it best to get it over with first thing, before work, or else you dread it all day. We spent the 30 minutes watching breakfast news but now the t...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlSun, 24 Feb 2008 09:30:59 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlI am following the Paul McKenna "I can make you thin" programme and he says only to weight once a month as you can fluctuate week to week by up to 4lbs which explains why one day you weighed 11.11 then the next 11.7 (must say I still don't understand myself how this can be possible). I am trying only to weigh once a month as on the weeks when I have been weighing weekly, if I don't lose anything it demotivates me so weighing once a month is good for me and I can tell in ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlSat, 23 Feb 2008 20:39:09 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThat's hilarious! - I am definitely going to follow that tip from now on.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 21 Feb 2008 15:23:36 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlEmma you're absolutely right. And I've found that if you get out a little notebook in a restaurant and start scribbling notes, all of a sudden the service gets so much better, as they think you're a restaurant critic!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 21 Feb 2008 15:20:55 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlActually keeping a food diary is very revealing - it's amazing how many little things end up in your stomach but when you think about the day's consumption you forget about them - which then leads to you questioning why you can't lose weight. However if you note everything down as you eat it, it very easy to see where the extra lbs are coming from. Would definitely recommend it if you are trying to lose weight....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 21 Feb 2008 14:56:41 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlHi Joanne The simple answer to your last point, from a purely personal perspective, is NO! For me, planning is essential. Our lives are NOT a mad social whirl and I am seldom in places where others are always eating or there is often food available. (Live in rural village, work from home). More often than not, we entertain at home so I have control. BUT, if we are going to cinema,or a meal out, or to friends, or coffee and buns) I build that anticipated extra ‘fuel’ into my day. Mee...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 10:35:30 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThanks carol, I thought I was focused, but can see from reading what you do that I can still make changes. I think i must graze too much during the day, even though its fruit. I thought that doing that would keep my blood sugar more constant and stop rebound scoffing! Yesterday i took the kids to the cinema and sat amidst their popcorn with a punnet of cherries feeling very virtuous! (but slightly fed up!) Do you find though that you avoid social things cos you don't want the calories?...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 08:49:18 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlHi Joanne I think it is good to hear what works as well as the negatives. I had been in a negative cycle of being unable to make inroads into the slowly insidiously creeping (upwards) weight but just found the motivation to make long term small changes. The major one was really a health issue. Or rather several. Familial risk of Heart problems, recent elevated BP and cholesterol, late onset asthma etc were responding slowly to medication and although not very overweight and being told I ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlFri, 15 Feb 2008 20:58:27 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlHow about all of you out there who have lost 10lb since Jan 1st tell us how you did it? http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlFri, 15 Feb 2008 17:51:43 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlYep I agree with FW weigh once a fortnight...don't forget certain times of the menstrual cycle you will be heavier and your body will need approx 200 cals more/drink masses of water you will weigh heavier. I always think successful weight loss is when your clothes are noticeably looser. I always measure bust, waist, hips and note the loss weekly sometimes nothing sometimes .5 cm, then you notice the loss. Good on you with the cycling! Oh and your body is probably used to less food after ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 14 Feb 2008 23:14:56 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlYep I agree with FW weigh once a fortnight...don't forget certain times of the menstrual cycle you will be heavier and your body will need approx 200 cals more/drink masses of water you will weigh heavier. I always think successful weight loss is when your clothes are noticeably looser. I always measure bust, waist, hips and note the loss weekly sometimes nothing sometimes .5 cm, then you notice the loss. Good on you with the cycling! Oh and your body is probably used to less food after ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 14 Feb 2008 23:14:05 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlAlso muscle weighs more than fat, definitely worth bearing that in mind. And you can do as much exercise as you like, but if you are still eating the same amount or more as before then you won't lose weight, best thing is to eat small meals more often - such as 4 or 5 meals a day - that way you will help speed your metabolism up. And drink masses of water. Good luck....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 14 Feb 2008 16:08:21 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlI think the best thing is not to weigh yourself daily as it does become an obsession & any gain can be very demoralizing. Your weight does vary from day to day & so it is best to only weigh yourself once a week at the same time of the day. I don't like WW - sorry to those who do. I have done it twice, reached my target & within 2 years put it all back on - with interest. I have now decided the best way is to eat sensibly, which we all know how to do, reduce your portion si...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 14 Feb 2008 13:35:17 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlI could really do with some pointers - I've been dieting on and off for just under a year and in the beginning shed 9lbs very quickly. However I'm now at 11st 7lb (height 5ft 7) and just cannot seem to get under that weight. I'm desperate to lose a stone, but am just finding that from one day to the next my weight can fluctuate by 2 or 3 lbs. E.g on Sunday I had gone up to 11st 11, then on Tuesday back to 11st 7 and now today 11st 10 - aaaarghh!!! I'm exercising regularly (I...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_537_0.htmlThu, 14 Feb 2008 09:40:23 +0000