PHAT fighters Q1 Weight Loss Challenge

[Liokault]

I'm consistently 197.5!!!!!!

[mcelliott]

williamp said:

Not moving from 100kg. Has anyone tried some of those appetitie suppressants? That I think is my problem: snacking...

Stop snacking then.

[J4CKO]

Finally back to 15.7 like I was before Christmas, 23rd December, been slow going this last week or two !

Still no booze.

[Vocal Minority]

sparkypups said:

Not giving up on carbs yet, have rice or potatoes and even pasta most days. Just given up on the fat.

Pleased wth the loss so far and will keep going

That's the key. Find your groove and stick with it - if it's working for you that's all you need.

Some people find it easier dropping carbs - I personally wouldn't either and i'm getting on just fine.

[Vocal Minority]

mcelliott said:

williamp said:

Not moving from 100kg. Has anyone tried some of those appetitie suppressants? That I think is my problem: snacking...

Stop snacking then.

I'm afraid there isn't a less blunt way to say that!

I have just got into the mind set that being hungry for a bit won't hurt me, or if I absolutely must have something it is 100 kcals or less if it gets distracting, just to take the edge off. It takes a couple of weeks of discipline to get into it, but you will

[AndStilliRise]

Calories in - work - run/gym/cycle = weight loss/gain.

61 for me, down 1kg.

[Patch1875]

This weeks weight 102.2kg

Not as good as I would have hoped bt I was out for a meal on Saturday night which has probably burst all my good work!

Going to be a slog but heading in the right direction.

[Pulse]

sparkypups said:

Not giving up on carbs yet, have rice or potatoes and even pasta most days. Just given up on the fat.

Absolutely well done on your loss. Find what works for you and stick with it. My only word of caution would be about cutting out your fats. Personally I'd not feel comfortable cutting out fats when they're an incredibly important part of your diet.

[Pulse]

mcelliott said:

williamp said:

Not moving from 100kg. Has anyone tried some of those appetitie suppressants? That I think is my problem: snacking...

Stop snacking then.

Or adjust your diet elsewhere so that you can snack, and make sure your snacks aren't unhealthy (ideally).

[Vocal Minority]

MHB said:

Now at 93.6 after 2 weeks - so continuing in the right direction. Dry January and increasing the daily calorie target on Apple Watch seem to be working.

Hope everyone else makes progress this week.

MHB

Hi MHB - Sorry you appear to have slipped through my net! What did you start at?

[mi1ne]

106.5kg

had a heavy night out & diet went out of the window on Sunday...

Back on it again.

[AndStilliRise]

One trick i have found is that brushing teeth early normally puts me off having a late night drink or snacks. Guess it is the feeling of having clean teeth and not wanting too get them dirty.

[fat80b]

101.7 for me.

A tricky week away with work for me.

First few days were OK, but lack of choice for dinner options plus copious amounts of red wine and a big company meal on Friday night meant it was never going to be the best of weeks.

Looking forward to another week of progress now.

Bob

[Pete102]

More than a little miffed off over the weekend. It appears my end of first week weigh in at 108.8 must have been inaccurate on the scales since I weighed in at exactly the same as last week on my first try, then 109.9kg at my second, third and fourth tries on Saturday (3.5lb gain in one week is completely unrealistic given I've tracked all of my macros, calories and hit all of my workouts).

I've had my suspicious regarding that set of scales in the past so I used it as an opportunity to go out and buy a new set. Those put at at 109.9 Saturday, followed by 109.0 this morning (which seems more realistic).

Annoying but looking at other indicators:

I've gone down a belt hole on both my normal trouser belt and my weightlifting belt
T-Shirts are feeling much better and I'm feeling less bloated
I'm still performing well in my lifts / gym routine despite restricted carbs and calories intake

Well done all.

[ajcj]

Morning all. Monday morning weigh-in.... 115.0 kg, 800g down in two weeks. Steady does it.

A

[ajcj]

mcelliott said:

williamp said:

Not moving from 100kg. Has anyone tried some of those appetitie suppressants? That I think is my problem: snacking...

Stop snacking then.

In my experience (you might be different) snacking is caused by three things: boredom, habit, and opportunity. I find myself looking in the fridge when I'm not busy, or bored. I get into the habit of having something with a cup of tea. And when there's a spread of cakes and biscuits laid out at work for someone's birthday, it's hard to walk past. None of those are anything to do with hunger. My tip is to keep a small tub of mixed nuts around - a handful of them when you think you need to snack is a good option.

[Huntsman]

I'm nothing if not consistent! Still remaining a lardy bloater! No progress made.

[Vocal Minority]

I know its anal Huntsman - but are you counting all of your calories etc.

Its a total PITA but seemed to be the only way I could get kick started

[Dr Interceptor]

Afternoon folks A bit late to the party, but I'm in.

I've been in the US since 18th December, a road trip of beer and BBQ food Landed back in the UK on Friday AM, and stepped on the scales Saturday. 19st 7lb. Not the heaviest I've been, but it needs to come down.

So that is 123.8kg as my starting weight. Let's crack on.

[Huntsman]

Vocal Minority said:

I know its anal Huntsman - but are you counting all of your calories etc.

Its a total PITA but seemed to be the only way I could get kick started

Count them? You must be kidding, cold weather and cycling to work I'm eating like a starved labrador in a butchers!