A 6 week countdown - anyone want to join in?

stef · 05-23-2009, 05:22 AM

Hi Ellie - that sounds like one severe diet hun!

I'm doing one that you might want to swap to when you have got that first lump off

It is the GL diet - look up The Holford Diet and GL diet on-line.

It is a low(er) carbs one, but not restrictive. It might be a goody for you to move onto for slower more sustainable loss and then long term maintenance. So far I am getting good results on it

Welcome to the 6 week challenge, I shall add you to tomorrows weigh in.

Good luck

Ellie R · 05-23-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by stef

Hi Ellie - that sounds like one severe diet hun!

I'm doing one that you might want to swap to when you have got that first lump off

It is the GL diet - look up The Holford Diet and GL diet on-line.

It is a low(er) carbs one, but not restrictive. It might be a goody for you to move onto for slower more sustainable loss and then long term maintenance. So far I am getting good results on it

Welcome to the 6 week challenge, I shall add you to tomorrows weigh in.

Good luck

Thanks Stef, appreciate it!
Yep, it is pretty severe, but the theory is that the benefits of actually losing the weight far out weigh the ills of fast weight loss. Somebody like me, who wants everything now, gets impatient with the slow and steady approach, and thus abandons it all together. (tried and tested on my part)
It is supervised by a doctor though (a real one!) and there are lots of steps later on to re-introduce 'normal' food and lose the last couple of stone slower etc, so am happy with it for now - it's pretty fascinating actually, all the science bit, and your body going in to ketosis and all that.

Thanks again

Ellie

Beckster · 05-23-2009, 07:46 AM

Thanks Stef - can't wait to see everyone's results....

stef · 05-23-2009, 08:01 AM

Thanks for replying Ellie,

In truth I was a bit worried... but if you are under a GP and are getting all of the science to support your thinking and losing, then I shall relax!

(I was a healthy living consultant in a previous life and I still feel the urge to advise people).

It sounds like you have a good GP, often they don't have the time, training or inclination to help people in that way!

Anyhoo, welcome and good luck!

Ellie R · 05-23-2009, 08:13 AM

Thanks Stef, all advice always greatefully received, but no need to worry bout me - going to a specialist doctor - GP referral though!

angeleyezx · 05-23-2009, 08:21 AM

Hi all, hope all is well!
well done to Rainbow, Beckstar, walking2lose, stef and anyone else who has lost weight already!

I can't imagine I've lose anything, I was up for over 40hrs from monday to tuesday trying to get uni stuff finished, eating anything and everything. Tuesday I fell asleep in the afternoon had dinner hthen feel asleep in the evening and didnt get up till midday.
I thought I was doing ok(I haven't been payign that much attention sue to exhustion) but I had a few drinks yesterday evening so I spoilt it. I wanna get back to the gym and walking I just feel like Im so tiredthere is no time at the minute.
*here's hoping next week will be calmer!*
Good Luck girlies!

Beckster · 05-23-2009, 10:39 AM

Well done for getting through a difficult time for you angeleyezx.

Stef - am sorry i didn't read instructions properly!!

I will commit to 14 lbs (looks a lot when you write it down!)

Also, i did my FINAL weigh in of the week.... i can't quite believe this but i am down to 11st11 (165lbs!). It was my first week so i know i can't expect this much again but all the same i am so so so pleased. Big thanks to this forum for all the motivation xxx :happy:

DreamerHelen · 05-23-2009, 10:44 AM

Okay, I'm in too but don't get weighed until Tuesday, so will let you all know what I've lost then.

Start Weight: 22st 6.5lbs (314.5 pounds)

I'm aiming for 1st 7lbs (21 pounds) - Yes I know that's a lot, but I'm on my First proper week this week so should have lost quite a lot - So that will help!!

Here's hoping I can stay motivated

Hungry4AChange · 05-23-2009, 12:08 PM

Heya Friends,
So the results are in this week!
Glad to here everyone is doing so well!

SW: 153.2
Week One Weight: 149.6 (-3.6)

Now if I can just keep it up...

I also wanted to give you all a heads up that I'm going out of town on a back packing trip for the next 3 days so I will not be able to post until I return...I should be great fun though...and lots of exercise!

DreamerHelen · 05-23-2009, 12:22 PM

Well done Hungry...that's really great news!!

I've discovered something really great for Slimming World Members - It's called "Mug Shot" and the Noodles ones are free on a Green Day - They are lovely!!! I think they're going to be GREAT for me cause they'll give me something nice and soothing to nibble on when I'm hungry

SONGBIRD · 05-23-2009, 01:27 PM

Count me in too!

Started at 295.5lbs and have lost 13.5lbs in the last 4 weeks. Am doing weight watchers. My weigh in day is Weds.

So current weight is 282lbs. Will aim for 14lbs in the 6 weeks.

Good luck

VickieLou · 05-23-2009, 01:37 PM

I would like to lose 1 stone. Starting a week late. 05/23

SW: 209.4
CW: 212.6
GW: 195.4

Cleophas · 05-23-2009, 01:39 PM

I got on the scales this morning and got the figure of 260 so that's 6 pounds down this week, I'm keeping fingers crossed that I can continue losing.

lookingtobehealthy · 05-24-2009, 01:14 AM

I am weighing in tonight at 252, so that is pretty good. No exercise today other than brutal gardening(everything hurts)
So that is 6 pounds down...

stef · 05-24-2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Beckster

Just wondering when I can put details of my blog up on here and when I will get my own ticker!? xx

I think it waits for 30 days, to make sure you are a regualr user. By the time we get half way through the challenge you'll be up and running