Weight Watchers

[havingascreen]

Due to the inspiration I'm feeling from everyone here, I have set my self another goal to go with my Leith Hill half marathon in February. I have just booked a 3 day trip to Edinburgh in May to run the Endinburgh Marathon. That completes a nice 6 month set of goals. Very excited and this time I want to run for a charity that helps less fortunate children to lead a healthy more active life. Not sure which charity is that, I'll need to find. Or maybe you guys can give me an idea.

If you guys are seeing a film tonight, consider a nice jog to the cinema either all the way or part way. I will do the same right now, on my way to see Take Shelter :)

Then i pledge to do the same Glassy, i'm off to see Moneyball later.

Great news your coming to the Burgh in May I'll have to show you some of our lovely outdoor spaces where i do all my walking/jogging.

[TheyCallMeMrGlass]

Then i pledge to do the same Glassy, i'm off to see Moneyball later.

Great news your coming to the Burgh in May I'll have to show you some of our lovely outdoor spaces where i do all my walking/jogging.

I will love to take you up on that offer :)

So did you jog/walk to the screening this evening? How about everyone else?

Because I told you guys I will run to cinema, I had no choice but to do so Telling others of your plans to exercise is an excellent way to drive you to do it. A little self pressure helps.

Heres my run to the cinema.

http://runkeeper.com/user/RunTejRun/activity/60664850

[BettyBoop]

had homemade pea soup for lunch followed by banana and low fat yogurt.......yumm yumm.

Am sure it tasted better than everyone else stinky bacon buttys! x

[robertjags]

Hiya. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement.

Not really any great secret to my weightloss. The SW plan is excellent and I am disciplined with my syns, tracking them with a food diary. I generally have bran to start the day, home made soup and crackerbread for lunch and a dinner from one of the recipe books or websites. I supplement my meals with lots of fruit, mullerlight yoghurts and herbal teas. I also make a point of not eating after 830pm. Throw in a brisk 25-30 minute walk at lunchtime and that's very typical week for me. Tonight I dropped another 2.5 pounds so things are going well.

I have another 3.5 stone to go so I intend to start a jogging programme next week as I need to introduce a new thing to stop my weightloss from stalling. I can never see myself running to the cinema though - you people are crazy!!!!

[Diane65]

Hiya. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement.

Not really any great secret to my weightloss. The SW plan is excellent and I am disciplined with my syns, tracking them with a food diary. I generally have bran to start the day, home made soup and crackerbread for lunch and a dinner from one of the recipe books or websites. I supplement my meals with lots of fruit, mullerlight yoghurts and herbal teas. I also make a point of not eating after 830pm. Throw in a brisk 25-30 minute walk at lunchtime and that's very typical week for me. Tonight I dropped another 2.5 pounds so things are going well.

I have another 3.5 stone to go so I intend to start a jogging programme next week as I need to introduce a new thing to stop my weightloss from stalling. I can never see myself running to the cinema though - you people are crazy!!!!

Well done you that is the perfect rate of weight loss, you are doing brilliantly. I'm not a runner so the other's on here will give you tips re a running programme, I love hill walking and am trying out a new workout DVD which is pretty tough but I won't give in (my downfall is socialising meals out, coffee and cakes etc so need keeping in check)

[TheyCallMeMrGlass]

Hiya. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement.

Not really any great secret to my weightloss. The SW plan is excellent and I am disciplined with my syns, tracking them with a food diary. I generally have bran to start the day, home made soup and crackerbread for lunch and a dinner from one of the recipe books or websites. I supplement my meals with lots of fruit, mullerlight yoghurts and herbal teas. I also make a point of not eating after 830pm. Throw in a brisk 25-30 minute walk at lunchtime and that's very typical week for me. Tonight I dropped another 2.5 pounds so things are going well.

I have another 3.5 stone to go so I intend to start a jogging programme next week as I need to introduce a new thing to stop my weightloss from stalling. I can never see myself running to the cinema though - you people are crazy!!!!

Well I think I was the only nutter to run to the cinema but the idea is, fit in those exercises with minimal extra time spent on it So when you go to work, instead of trravelling all the way with a bus or train, walk part of it. And then as you progress over the weeks, step up the pace and walk more briskly...faster you walk quicker you get to work or from work to home But you already do walks during your breaks and your self discpline and drive is truly awesome

You are so absolutley right about introducing a new thing to stop your weightloss from stalling...its called a plataue. After a while the body adapts to your routines so isnt challenged enough to burn that fat off. So a shock to the system is whats needed. You are so right to start think about that now than to weight for that plataue. You're very smart.

As for running program, glad you're thinking of doing that. You will enjoy it. I actually used to hate it because it looked boring but once I started it, it became the best thing in the world for me. You can find enjoyment on running around a park on your own, an opportunity to collate your thoughts. I find it very stimulating, many ideas come to me when I run. Once you have developed a little running mileage in you. You might like to join 5km group runs. If your are free every Saturday morning, there is an organisation that run 5km park runs at hundreds of parks throughout UK which is free to take part. They exhude a fantastic atmosphere. They time you and your stats are recorded on website so you can try beat it next time. The vibe with running with other people is great and you will also find that you run that little bit quicker when there are others. And its for everyone. I dont know where you live but maybe there is one right next to you. They even take photos of you and get a free prize T shirt if you do 50 park runs because the organisation is sponsored by Adidas. All for free. Now because you havent started running yet, dont do these park runs yet. Prepare yourself for a running program like this one:

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

This is a good program because it includes interval training (alternating between steady and intense paces at short intervals) which serves as a great fat burner too. If you find this program too easy then do the same program but on hilly routes :) Do fast bursts on the hills. And if possible time log your running times, ideally with a Iphone or Android app called Runkeeper where you can have your friends see what you do, giving you that extra incentive to do these runs. I know you already have incredible self discipline but if you have a smartphone, why not use as it as a tool, the app itself is totally free.

Keep up the great work!

[BettyBoop]

put a pound on this week adn really dont know how!

[weliveandbreathewords]

Not been able to go to the gym all week due to my darn cold! Going to make a point of going every day next week, had my one splurge of the week, millies cookies, ive left 4 for whoeever to have!

[TheyCallMeMrGlass]

put a pound on this week adn really dont know how!

Its only a fluctuation BB, dont worry about it. I always recommend no less frequent than a fortnight to weigh yourself anyway. Measuring yourself every week can leaf to unnecessary frustration.. The important this is how you feel. Do you feel, you are fitter? Do you feel you ate right? And do you feel you done enough exercises? You probably have loss body fat but your water level is increased that's all. I fell into that trap of measuring myself every few days, early in my journey and it got me crazy for a while. Fortnight, or better still 3 weeks is the best interval for measurements.

And even if you haven't lost body fat or indeed put on a small amount, all it means is its probably time to change your fitness program. Remember that the body adapts to routine and in order to continue losing the bodyfat you need to give it a shock every 4-6 weeks. So do some different physical activities/exercises next week. And perhaps change your meals.

Remember BB, weight is not the goal, its losing the body fat. Keep up the great work, and dont weigh yourself until at least another 2 weeks. But keep up with your healthy eating (I hope its healthy balanced eating and not starving because starving will actually make you store more body fat, lose mouscle or plateau).

Overall, your progress is still impressive

[TheyCallMeMrGlass]

Not been able to go to the gym all week due to my darn cold! Going to make a point of going every day next week, had my one splurge of the week, millies cookies, ive left 4 for whoeever to have!

No rawr_oxo. Next week, you dont have to make up for lost time. Just resume your normal planned activity program. It wont be making any improvements by over exhausting yourself with more workouts in fact that has a negative impact.

Well done for stopping your exercises to recover though because some people still works out while they have a cold and that is NOT recommended. In fact, I heard of one person dying as a result. Its dangerous.

Just rest and recover first which is what you doing because I know you're clever Eat well in the meantime. Put that cookie away! Since you are not doing any exercises, you can eat less than you normally do to maintain the same calories in/out ratio. In fact I get the impression you have been working out for quite some time now. Having a cold might well be a blessing because we should actually have a week break from exercising every few months!