My 3 Stone Challenge

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Scorpio69

10:01 am
24 Jan 17
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I am new to this site and have just started the 5:2 diet again after a few years off.

Many years ago I lost 5 stone ( 18st down to 13st )doing Weight Watchers along side regular walking for exercise. I then quit smoking and used it as an excuse to eat what ever I wanted. Unfortunately this excuse lasted about 3 years. I gradually gained 3 stone, which has been down a stone and back up like a yo-yo ever since.
I started the 5:2 diet just for the health benefits rather than weight loss. I found it so easy, I even kept it up during 2 week all inclusive holidays.
For some reason (I cant remember what, but it was probably Christmas) I stopped the 5:2 diet and every time I attempted to start again I fell off the wagon by lunchtime.

Two weeks ago I decided it was time to shift the 3 stone, and actually wear some of the nice clothes in my wardrobe this summer, rather than wearing the same old clothes over and over because I refuse to buy new clothes to suit my current size. I gave all of my XXL sizes to charity many years ago, and found I had shrunk to a Medium. My Wardrobe is now stocked with clothes ranging from M up XL.

Week 1 – I stuck to the 5:2 on Monday and Thursday. My TDEE is approx 2300 but I found as the week passed I was probably only eating max 1600 a day. On Saturday Night I have a blow out night. I eat and drink what ever I fancy. ( I did this when I lost 5 stone on WW). I jumped on the scales on the following Monday and was happy to see a 5lb loss. ( I know week 1 is always a big one )

Week 2 – Again Monday and Thursday I fasted (600 Kcal), blow out Saturday night. On Monday the scales again had been kind and I lost another 4lb.

Total Loss 9lb – I personally have 36lb to go.

My aim is to lose on average 1.5lb a week. I know some weeks it will stay the same and hopefully never go up. Hopefully as some clothes start to fit in my wardrobe I may get more and more encouraged to keep pushing towards my target.

fatrabbit

11:08 pm
25 Jan 17
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Sounds like you are off to a good start:)

I am new to the site too and have at least that much to lose although I’m a bit vague about how much I am losing because the scales never give the same reading twice so I just don’t trust them. But I am losing inches so I know I’m making progress.

I hope it continues to go well for you.

LJoyce

6:23 am
26 Jan 17
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Hi Scorpio, that’s a great week 1 result.

I don’t think it matters if you don’t eat your full TDEE on NFDs, but I have read that it’s not a good idea to eat below your BMR on those days.

Hope week 2 is good too.

Scorpio69

9:33 am
26 Jan 17
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Hi fatrabbit & LJoyce,
Its nice to get a reply from you both, I hope your weight loss/ fitness regimes are going well.
I have strange scales as well fatrabbit. I have to weigh myself twice as the first reading is always wrong. The second time I jump on, the reading always comes down slightly, and then if I jump on a 3rd or 4th time it stays the same. My wife did get weighed at the doctors a few years ago and it did match our scales pretty close.

LJoyce I have found that im not really hungry as I have got past the first couple of fast days. Whilst the diet is going well im on a big push before the junk food starts calling. However my Saturday night treat night makes up for eating slightly less the other days. As I said this is how I lost 5 stone with WW years ago. I slightly under ate all week with the Saturday night treat as something to look forward to. My wife also found this method works for her. She was on a big push last year and was strict on slimming world 7 days a week, she just couldn’t lose even 1lb. She then did the same as me and the lbs fell off.

Im on a Fast day today. Im thinking of a 100kcal smoothy for lunch ( Spinach, apple or pear, ginger), and for some reason i’m thinking Smoked Haddock, poached egg and salad for tea tonight. I just need to figure out the calories for that though.

Saturday night treat night – we are thinking – Steak, mushrooms, egg, a few chips, and baked beans, washed down with any type of booze.:-)

Scorpio69

1:35 pm
30 Jan 17
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Weigh in today – week 3 = 3.2 lb loss
total loss now = 12.2 lb

Ahead of my expected schedule. I do expect it to slow down, but I will be chuffed to bits if I can at least achieve my target of 1.5 lb loss a week. Im still on a big push whilst the diet is fresh. Any loss over my 1.5 target gives me a bit in the bank for any unexpected lapses.

Fitbug72

7:35 pm
31 Jan 17
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Hi, I am new to this forum. I have done 5:2 before to shift the odd few pounds, however I have gained 21lbs in about 12 months, because I was so busy at work and getting back late that the gym went out the window! In came more rubbish and red wine, so I really need to drop this weigh and even a few lbs more would be great.

Fast Days will be Monday, Wednesday
Goals is 24lbs

Be great to “buddy” up with someone in a similar position. I am also going to be super good on non fast days, but will have a cheat day on Saturday to eat and drink what I like. They has to be some reprieve!

Great that you have got off to a good start, I just need to get a few weeks under my belt and I am hoping I will be on my way!

Scorpio69

7:58 pm
31 Jan 17
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Hi fitbug,
It would be great to buddy up on our quest.
You sound so much like me. I’m trying to lose a bit more then get back into the gym. I have a bit more to lose than you but I’m determined to get down to my target.
I look forward to my Saturday nights. I find it helps me through the week and I don’t have to miss out on anything. A full 7 day diet would be impossible to maintain for me.
I weigh in on a Monday morning, and fast Mondays and Thursdays.

Fitbug72

8:23 pm
31 Jan 17
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Hey Scorpio69

Sounds great, deffo need some moral support. I am about to sign up on a 10K race, so I have a goal to head for, running is great for weight loss, but need to start again, as I let it slip.

I weigh in on a Saturday and my fast days are Monday and Wednesday. Trying to head to the gym 4 times a week, Tues, Thurs and Sat and Sun. Would love to drop 12lbs+ in February, get off to a good start.

Any hints or tips I am open to ideas! Let’s drop this excess baggage in time for some sun!!

Scorpio69

9:14 pm
31 Jan 17
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Hi Fitbug,
The main thing that helps me is to jot down the calories I’m eating throughout the day.
I find its so easy to over eat without realising it.

I also try and eat different things on my fast days so they don’t get boring. I don’t even stick to the same amount of meals. Some fast days I will have upto 3 small meals, on others I will just have 1 large evening meal.

However after saying that when the weather gets warmer I will eat chicken salad happily 6 days a week.

Scorpio69

6:23 pm
6 Feb 17
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Week 4 weigh in – 2.2 lb loss this week

Total loss = 14.4 lb

1 stone gone just 2 more to go

FasterJo

2:02 pm
11 Feb 17
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Wow Scorpio, excellent results. I have just started this week, went better than expected, but not weighing myself until Tuesday, but not expecting a loss as I still feel the same. I have 3 Stone to loose, also wanting to get back to gym. Your results are very inspiring. A bit late to this thread, but it’s the closest to my situation I have come accross.

FasterJo

2:05 pm
11 Feb 17
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Also wanted to say. I have been using the ‘Myfitnesspal’ app to count up the calories. Makes life so much easier, just in case any of you haven’t been using it.

Scorpio69

10:06 am
13 Feb 17
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Hi FasterJo

Welcome to the forum. I will have to try ‘Myfitnesspal’ app. At the moment I just scribble down my food and calories on a note pad. This enables me to scan throug and find a meal idea quickly based on the calories.

As this is turning into my ‘Weight Loss Diary’ I have started a new thread in the ‘Weight Loss’ area of the Forum.
This is the Permalink:-

https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/my-3-stone-challenge-2/#post-191650