Onwards and Downwards November 2012

[AB Editor]

Hello all,

Onwards and Downwards welcomes any new members serious about losing weight and having some fun along the way. Please share your high and lows with us and we will support you.

Anyone managed to resist the Halloween treats? Don't suppose the kids wanted a banana instead did they :-).

Don't forget your weekly weigh on Wednesday and remember we don't judge!

Here is last months thread

[Old_Geezer]

Find your willpower.

[Kiki-frog]

I've set myself a target of being able to go out for Christmas lunch without my Bridget Jones knickers. But finding the willpower to avoid the mince pies etc leading up to that is not going to be easy

[Kiki-frog]

Eek! I phrased that really badly. I just want to make it clear that I do not intend going commando on Christmas Day

[Old_Geezer]

And I was looking forward to seeing the new avatar too.

[Marijn]

Well done all the losers. Half a pound off for me. I won a Millie's giant cookie yesterday, but shared it between six so I don't feel too guilty about it. :-) I totally agree about weight loss being so hard when you're close to your goal :-(

[xstitcher]

Got it Kiki lol

[daffy654]

AB Editor, my top tips to weight loss are;

1: Keep a food diary and track the calories in everything you eat or drink.
2: If you can walk to work/shops/school from where you live then do so.
3: Replace as many drinks as possible with plain water as it has 0 calories.

[Maydup]

My tips for dodging the Christmas treats are:

-- Don't tell people you're trying to be good as they'll think you're a complete party pooper! Instead have small portions and a few treats to be sociable and no-one will really notice.

--To coin a phrase -" Just say no" when offered treats between meals such as chocolates and mince pies. Say you're full thanks but maybe later.

--Have plenty of satsumas on hand which you can eat freely to make you feel Christmassy.

--Swap a roast potato for extra green veg.

--Go easy on the alcohol. Have some flavoured sparkling water close by to fill your glass instead.

--Don't buy excessive amounts of Christmas treats yourself, only have them when you visit other people. That way you can't be so easily tempted.

--If you're given boxes of biscuits, chocolates or cakes take them as gifts to people you visit.

--Go for a few walks over Christmas to burn off some of the extra calories.

--Its only a couple of days, enjoy yourself but don't do anything to excess.

[xstitcher]

These are good ideas Maidup. A tip though, remember who gave you the goodies that you are going to give some where else so that the original giver doesn't find out what you are up to!! Secondly be careful with the satsumas, as good as they taste they are full of sugar and stimulate the feeling of hunger......
You are so right about not telling what you are doing.....people don't like that hmmm. I hope the rest of us take your excellent tips to heart.

[xstitcher]

Good sensible tips Daffy. Wendilla and I swear to this: You can't eat what to don't have access to ...in other words, leave the temptations on the shop shelves.

[daffy654]

All very good tips Maidup. :)

I also agree wholeheartedly with you wendilla about not having treats in the house. We have stopped buying the enormous multi bags of crisps we used to keep in for our teenage son (who is very slim and active btw) and now only buy 6 packs. I have never been a big fan of crisps though so it was more for my oh's benefit :)

[daffy654]

oops, meant to put xstitcher, not wendilla. lol

Thats what happens when you type a reply after just getting up. Sorry.

[wendilla]

That's ok Daffy. Xstitcher and I both have the same tips at times. In case you don't know Xstitcher started this nearly 2 years ago and I was her first reply and it has gone from there .We gain some people and lose some and some always return. The Ed took over and gives us a new monthly post.
Notafish with determination you will get there .Well done . Good luck to everyone for next week.

[wendilla]

Good tips there Maidup

[Maydup]

Very good tip there - to remember who gave you the goodies before you give them away !! Don't want to upset anyone :)

[xstitcher]

I remember that one because my one grandmother was famous for passing on her Christmas presents the year after so we always made sure we gave something that we wouldn't mind getting back again.....

[Marijn]

Thanks Wendilla. Good tips, Maidup.

[LyndaB]

Very pleased to announce another 4lbs off this week! I haven't been starving myself, either. I have made a few changes, mainly, no baking (normally I bake at least 5 times a week) except on Sundays, no drinking, and no butter or cream. Seems to be working so far!

[Maydup]

Well done Linda. No need to starve yourself is there? Just cut out certain things and replace them with "free" food.

Have a good weekend.

[glasman]

26a Oddly