February weight loss team challange

gingerfurball

Morning all - congrats Meface...

Stupid scales are giving me jip - no movement even though I'm doing all the same things - I may have to resort to amputation to lose the rest of this stone...

Lee the Pea

Good one Meface, excellent weight loss!  You're so right about JFDI'ing it.  I've always had too many excuses, but I just need to apply the willpower, and succeed.  Your comment about making a plan, sticking to it etc is perfect. 

As they say, if you keep on doing the same thing, you can't expect different results.  Time to make a permanent change, for the better.

[Deleted User]

Congratulations, Meface and MrsMeface

I do appreciate the JFDI sentiment, but it is worth mentioning that the arrival of a baby is a happy event (and, I'm sure your wife did most of the hard work ), some of us are snowed under by much less pleasant happenings, which does make the getting on with training/dieting pretty tough - and feeling lousy for not JFDI-ing doesn't help. Just saying.

Lee the Pea

  Hope things okay with you Frodo.  It isn't always that simple, I agree.  I know for myself it is though, hence my comment, but not necessarily for others.  Definitely don't feel lousy if you're finding it hard to diet/exercise because you've got other more pressing priorities.  You have to focus on getting through sometimes, and worry about the rest later.  Hugs to you x

[Deleted User]

Thanks, Lee
Things are fairly rubbish, but I've moaned about them enough elsewhere and today, well, the sun is finally shining, so it can't be all bad


PS Due to the rubbishness of the last two weeks, I do hope this challenge is continuing - I have some catching up to do on both training and weight loss fronts

PPS Don't panic, Doughnuts, I may not be holding my end of the bargain on the weight loss front, but I shouldn't have gained, either. And I plan, if stuff will allow, to get some good training hours in over the next few days.

Lee the Pea

Arggg that sucks   I hope things improve pronto for you love.  The challenge is continuing, so no worries there.  I'll be here until year end I think! 

If you can get out training, tho, that'd be great, purely because you'll probably feel the better for it

Orca

Congratulations Meface, that's fantastic news.
My scales are playing the bouncing game at the moment. I know there's mixed opinions on it but I am a believer in daily weighing. That way I don't get freaked by a big bounce in the wrong direction. I know if I gain 3 pounds in 1 day that it's just water retention or something. But I do hope it's the low end of the bounce at the next weigh in! Is that Monday?

meface

*Frodo* wrote (see)

(and, I'm sure your wife did most of the hard work ),

Not quite, most of the hard work was done by a Surgeon, a registrar, a consultant, an anesthetist, some nurses, several midwifes, some care assistants, some more midwives, another consultant, another surgeon (looking at results of tests), a couple of porters, the team in the SCBU (Special Care Baby Unit) and probably a few I have missed out, and a few whose job titles I can't spell. My wife just likes the attention:

I agree life can get in the way of training - a lot, and this is a real reason, not an excuse. People can't be in two places at once for instance. We all have times when we can't fit the training in. 

**Gives ((Hug)) to Frodo to help with the troubles**

 **Hides from Mr Frodo in case he is a big 'un**

Meface

Orca

I think it's your wife you should hide from after that post

[Deleted User]

Tee hee, Orca and Meface (and I hope Titch is continuing to thrive)

Found myself with a swimming pool to my ownsome last night, so spent a very silly half hour trying to teach myself the basics of front crawl. Nothing like splashing about and making a complete tit of yourself to help lighten your mood

PS no worries on the Mr F front, we is a pair of hobbit-sized people. Though he'd probably like me to add he used to be a boxer

Lee the Pea

Morning all   Frodo, I splash about making a tit of myself in the pool too, except i'm having lessons, hehehe.  Morning swim for me.  Weight doing okay, down another 2 lbs I think.  Hopefully maybe another lb by final weigh in.  It is coming off slowly, but i'm okay with that, so long as it keeps coming off! Need to re-measure myself too, as I think my shape is changing (from beachball to beachball-with-belt on)

WildWill

I had a weekend away and put on 3lbs .. but that has now gone again but i dont think im going to repeat my 1st half effort

Lee the Pea

Will, you lost a lot in the first half of the month, so it probably isn't realistic to think you'll do the same in the second half, as that level of weightloss isn't really sustainable, or ideal, week-in, week-out.  If you've put on 3lb then lost it again, you're doing alright

Orca

If I'm down another pound I'll be happy enough. I've about 10lbs in total to go and I find it tends to be slow at that stage. I have found this week tough though. I've been trying to fit everything in by burning the candle at both ends and for me there is nothing like tiredness to make it difficult for me to stick to good food choices.

meface

Orca wrote (see)

for me there is nothing like tiredness to make it difficult for me to stick to good food choices.

Orca, I couldn't agree more. When tired the brain is weak and we give in. However if you are short of sleep you are likely to be burning more calories.

When a student I used to work a lot in hotels and used to work Friday night 6pm - 2am , Saturday 6am - 2am, Sunday 6am - 4pm. Yes 38 hours in a weekend. The only way through was to eat constantly. I seemed to be able to substitute food for sleep.It does work.

I presume you are burning the candle at both ends (and the middle if it will light)  because you have deemed something important enough. In which case it is a choice - of sorts. Get through it then get back on track. We have to adapt all plans both short and long term based on what life throws at us.

Frodo, I used to be a doorman in a nightclub in Newcastle then Brighton, so if he is a lighter-weight boxer I think I should be OK!

Keep up the good work Sausages. Donuts I am willing to provide free Pizza, please PM me names and addresses and I will get them delivered!

 Meface

[Deleted User]

Morning campers

Was there a decision on starting another challenge for March?  It's really helped me look at not eating certain things and swapping out some treats for fruit etc.

Looking forward to the weigh in, I don't think it'll be any more than a pound or two, but I've gone back down a jeans size and am feeling a fair bit trimmer

M...eldy

The decision was to ignore Barlos and do what we like ...

Lee the Pea

Right my weigh-in for today is 222lb. I was down further 2lbs last week, but today showing higher. Hoping it is just water retention; I drank a lot yesterday

debbo

Lee - I'm always heavier on a monday than on a tuesday - especially if I've done a big training session on a sunday - I'm sure it's fluid

weigh in is tomorrow isn't it? or is it today?

Happychap

Hopefully tomorrow.  i have a hot date with a sauna booked for later today

Bouncing Barlist

Weigh in tomorrow folks, keep up the good work Sausages

M...eldy wrote (see)

The decision was to ignore Barlos and do what we like ...

A decison I will hold you responsible you could regret!

Lee the Pea

Ah okay, i'll weigh in again tomorrow, fingers crossed weight will be down a smidge!

IronMags

Oh good - my weight is always up on a Monday too so tomorrow works for me

Orca

Meface, the burning of the candle should end tonight. The last of my immediate assignments is due at 5pm tomorrow and as I work full time, realistically that means whatever time I finish up tonight. That's why I'm glad the challenge is going for another month, the second half of February was hard going for me but I should be able to get back on track this week (hmmm, dinner out on Thursday and dinner party Saturday, could be interesting!)

meface

I'm tired...

No more than 2 hours sleep at a stretch for a few days! So will also be looking to get focussed again shortly. My aim was just not to put anything back on during the first week. Which I have done. Yippee.

Meface

[Deleted User]

188lbs, 4lbs lost in last 2 weeks. Not as much as I wanted cus I've trained my arse off, but at least it's still coming off.
Target is 12 stone by July.

seren nos

2Lb a week is a good and healthy weight loss madlot .........that rate gives you nearly 2 stone in 3 months............ well done

Kanga M

OK, let's be having you then .... I'll cast the first stone

Team Sausage
Barley 207lb - (new 203lb)
Becky - 175lbs (new 174lbs)
Foggy 158 lb (new 156 lbs)
JCDigger 231lb (New 227 lb)
Jeepers 169 lb (new 167 lb)
Klepto - 166lb (new 164lb)
Madlot - 202lb (new 192)
M-bear - 180 lb (new 177 lb)
Meface - 220lb (New 215lb)
Meldy - 150lbs (New 148lb)
Mrs WildWill - 153lb (new 151lb)
Orca - 135lb (new 131.5)
Pugsley 210lbs (new 205)
Purple 134Ib (new 132lb)
Schmunkee - 200lbs (new 195.5lbs)
Shuffle Bunny - 160.5lbs (new 160.5)
Steady CJ 148lb ( new 145lb) goal is 140
Tired Legs 186lb (New 182lb)
Tommygun2 - 172lb (new 168lbs)

Totalling 3356lbs (new 3293lbs)

Team Jam Donut
Bobby G - 189 lbs (new 183lbs)
Crashie - 186lbs (new 184lbs)
Cycloid 220lb (new 217lb)
Debbo 135 lb (new 134)
Doozer - 154 lbs (new 153)
Frodo 150lb (new 146lb)
GG 147 lb (new 144lb)
gingerfurball - 198lbs (new 193)
Happychap 264lb (new 256)
Kanga - 201.5lbs (new 195.5) --- obviously lost much more fat but gained lots of muscle
Lee the Pea - 226 lb (new 224)
Maldives - 135 lbs (new 132)
NV - 167 lbs (161.5)
OC - 168.8lbs (new 170.4)
Ridgebackmax 167.2lb (new 166.4)
Rosey - 167.5lbs (new 164)
Vicki GW - 144lbs (new 142)
WildWill - 210lb (NEW 203lb)
Yersinia 164 lb (new 158)

Totalling 3393lbs (new 3327.5lbs)

Team Leftovers
Nivek - 231lbs
biker-mouse

[Deleted User]

7.5lbs gone in 4 weeks. I'll take that!

Team Sausage
Barley 207lb - (new 203lb)
Becky - 175lbs (new 174lbs)
Foggy 158 lb (new 156 lbs)
JCDigger 231lb (New 227 lb)
Jeepers 169 lb (new 167 lb)
Klepto - 166lb (new 164lb)
Madlot - 202lb (new 192)
M-bear - 180 lb (new 177 lb)
Meface - 220lb (New 215lb)
Meldy - 150lbs (New 148lb)
Mrs WildWill - 153lb (new 151lb)
Orca - 135lb (new 131.5)
Pugsley 210lbs (new 205)
Purple 134Ib (new 132lb)
Schmunkee - 200lbs (new 195.5lbs)
Shuffle Bunny - 160.5lbs (new 160.5)
Steady CJ 148lb ( new 145lb) goal is 140
Tired Legs 186lb (New 182lb)
Tommygun2 - 172lb (new 168lbs)

Totalling 3356lbs (new 3293lbs)


Team Jam Donut
Bobby G - 189 lbs (new 183lbs)
Crashie - 186lbs (new 184lbs)
Cycloid 220lb (new 217lb)
Debbo 135 lb (new 134)
Doozer - 154 lbs (new 153)
Frodo 150lb (new 146lb)
GG 147 lb (new 144lb)
gingerfurball - 198lbs (new 193)
Happychap 264lb (new 256)
Kanga - 201.5lbs (new 195.5) --- obviously lost much more fat but gained lots of muscle
Lee the Pea - 226 lb (new 224)
Maldives - 135 lbs (new 132)
NV - 167 lbs (161.5)(159.5)
OC - 168.8lbs (new 170.4)
Ridgebackmax 167.2lb (new 166.4)
Rosey - 167.5lbs (new 164)
Vicki GW - 144lbs (new 142)
WildWill - 210lb (NEW 203lb)
Yersinia 164 lb (new 158)

Totalling 3393lbs (new 3327.5lbs)


Team Leftovers
Nivek - 231lbs
biker-mouse

[Deleted User]

Going down nicely   not this this weight for a flipping long time.

Team Sausage
Barley 207lb - (new 203lb)
Becky - 175lbs (new 174lbs)
Foggy 158 lb (new 156 lbs)
JCDigger 231lb (New 227 lb)
Jeepers 169 lb (new 167 lb)
Klepto - 166lb (new 164lb)
Madlot - 202lb (new 192)
M-bear - 180 lb (new 177 lb)
Meface - 220lb (New 215lb)
Meldy - 150lbs (New 148lb)
Mrs WildWill - 153lb (new 151lb)
Orca - 135lb (new 131.5)
Pugsley 210lbs (new 205)
Purple 134Ib (new 132lb)
Schmunkee - 200lbs (new 195.5lbs)
Shuffle Bunny - 160.5lbs (new 160.5)
Steady CJ 148lb ( new 145lb) goal is 140
Tired Legs 186lb (New 182lb)(New 179) 
Tommygun2 - 172lb (new 168lbs)

Totalling 3356lbs (new 3293lbs)


Team Jam Donut
Bobby G - 189 lbs (new 183lbs)
Crashie - 186lbs (new 184lbs)
Cycloid 220lb (new 217lb)
Debbo 135 lb (new 134)
Doozer - 154 lbs (new 153)
Frodo 150lb (new 146lb)
GG 147 lb (new 144lb)
gingerfurball - 198lbs (new 193)
Happychap 264lb (new 256)
Kanga - 201.5lbs (new  195.5) --- obviously lost much more fat but gained lots of muscle
Lee the Pea - 226 lb (new 224)
Maldives - 135 lbs (new 132)
NV - 167 lbs (161.5)(159.5)
OC - 168.8lbs (new 170.4)
Ridgebackmax 167.2lb (new 166.4)
Rosey - 167.5lbs (new 164)
Vicki GW - 144lbs (new 142)
WildWill - 210lb (NEW 203lb)
Yersinia 164 lb (new 158)

Totalling 3393lbs (new 3327.5lbs)


Team Leftovers
Nivek - 231lbs
biker-mouse