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Fingers crossed re the signing

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Dandelion wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 17, 2026 9:40 pm
Good going!

I have yet to get back on track from end-of-year shenanigans, and it's mid-March!

It's so hard isn't it, just keep trying, mine just suddenly clicked in to place.

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So sorry to read this, our dogs are family members and grieving takes time. I'm pleased your daughter is home and hope she soon recovers. Taking care of your own health is important now but don't stress over it. I hope you find a plan that makes you feel in control and just feel better mentally and ...

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Sorry your stress is getting worse, you are coping really well in respect of your eating. Congratulations on the new low.

Take it one day at a time.

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It won't be fat in that short time. Just keep doing what works and it will drop back down.

Great news re finding a potential new home.

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Stress and lack of sleep can really mess up cortisol and hinder weight loss.

Easier said than done but try and bring them under control. Perhaps a gentle walk before bed to calm down?

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Go for it Amy

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Sometimes increasing protein a little can help stave off hunger longer.

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Thank you, taken a while to get back in the groove I had before Christmas

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Keep working on that snacking it will pay dividends

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Well done, food logging can be tiresome. Keep reporting I love to follow your progress.

You are doing really well.

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Thanks x

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Back down to 9st 2.8lbs

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Hey Sammy, sorry things aren't going well but you must be so pleased you are not letting it interfere with your loss.

Keep doing what you are doing

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That sounds fabulous, glad you enjoyed it

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Sounds like a great plan

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Sounds like a good plan. You could add ankle weights or weighted vest in time

to your runs and walks.

Do get some dumbbells and do a few basic exercises for your arms, chest etc it will help you tone as you lose.

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What about Skool? I hadn't heard of it until recently. I prefer a forum format but it seems ok.

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Congratulations on hitting the 22x and a 13lb loss is great.

You will hit a plateau at some point but don't panic just keep doing what you are doing.

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I have nothing like that. A calendar on the wall for meal planning, holidays, nights out or in with friends and appointments. If I remember I might put them in my phone calendar too. I have a magnetic shopping list on my fridge for food shops. I use notes in my phone for things like books to read or...

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Wow Sammy you'll be in the 22x before long

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Thank you Sammy

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Hope things are going well for you Win.

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Thanks Win, much appreciated, good to see you posting.

I'm doing fine, feel like I am in the groove again.

Fingers crossed I can lose a little more.

My next blood test will be end of March

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Sorry to hear about your bad news.

You are on a fantastic roll eating wise, don't let it derail you.

You got this

And congratulations on another new low

Jx

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Congratulations on your loss to date

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new low

Had a new sofa and chairs delivered this week so I'm buying new throws and cushions

Loving it

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You are doing great but please try and rest a little you are probably still recovering from your illness.

You are doing fantastic and it's lovely to follow your journey

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Whoop another low, well done

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You need to find a way of eating that works for you for life.

This might take time.

Managing type 1 diabetes has to come first and is non negotiable.

I am sure you will figure out what works best for you.

Congratulations on your loss

Jx

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Thanks Ellis

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I often get the urge to snack about an hour before dinner. I am currently trying to recognise and make a distinction between genuine hunger and habit.

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I do find as 8 get older if I'm ill and rest as soon as possible I recover quicker

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Glad you are feeling better

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Thanks Win

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Thanks Amy

Yesterday felt like a better day.

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Thank you x

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Hope you both soon feel better

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Hi Sammy

I like the idea but if it takes us away from the boards then there is more chance of us losing them.

Just a thought!

Perhaps it's something we can keep in mind if we are told the forum is closing?

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Congratulations on your new low. Listen to your body if you are exhausted rest!

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Hi Both

Thanks for checking in. I got derailed over Christmas and have put 2 or 3 pounds on!

Struggling to find my groove again. I am also feeling the pressure of a looming HbA1c test at the end of March.

I am sure things will improve soon

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No judgement from me.

We have to follow our own path and find what works for us.

Just keep trying

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It's lovely to read your positive posts

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Just switch your S day

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Well done on reducing alcohol. Drinking less has helped me a lot.

Indulged a little over Christmas but back to watching consumption now.

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Sounds like you are on it Win

Take it one day at a time and keep reminding yourself how good it feels to mark a green day.

Happy New year

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I know what you mean Win. So pleased to be able to start getting back to normal.

It was a fun time but too much

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Hope you can find some peace and joy over the festive period.

Sounds like you have a good plan worked out.

Have a wonderful time.

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Sounds like you are doing well. Learning to cope with red days and carry on is part of the journey.

I agree re consistency being more important in exercise than achieving a certain number.

You will probably find some days you do more and others a little less but just keep doing it.

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Sorry yes I meant make fast food an S day. But if life means your meal has to be fast food occasionally don't let it derail you. I understand you now re the exercise and weighing. Do you write your weight down? Maybe noting post exercise days next to weight log? Or as you suggest forget the scales f...

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Congratulations on a great week 🥳

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I'm struggling to understand how exercise disrupts hopping on the scales? S days are to allow you to feel you are not missing out. In the early days of Nos people do tend to go overboard with them. It's not a bad thing as it's important you don't feel deprived. However at some point you do need to g...

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I hear you re intuitive eating. The best thing I took away from it was the eat what you really want. When I sat down and really tasted food I realised that I actually didn't like a lot of the so called treat foods. Like you I struggled with stopping eating, I was never sure how satisfied I was. It w...

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I'm really pleased I could help.

And go you, you are doing amazing. Hold on to those feelings of satisfaction

they are well deserved.

Remember this is for life, it has to be livable and slightly flexible at times. As long as you are getting the results you want, that's all that matters.

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I don't want to complicate things for you but if you are really sooo hungry look at what you are eating and up protein and reduce carbs. Protein keeps you satisfied longer. I also don't believe extreme hunger serves anyone well so if you have to cave, eat cheese or nuts, hard to overeat and more fil...

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You can definitely recover from it. The next meal is always an opportunity to get back on track. No new diet needed, there lies madness.

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Interesting the point you make about could have been enjoying myself all this time. Did you really enjoy the snacking, did it make you feel good, what did you eat? Was it good nourishing food, if so have it at your next meal. Was it faux food that probably damaged your health and caused weight gain....

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Hi Pink It's great to hear from you. You are doing fantastic. Re over eating at meals, I am sure that will come in time. It may help if you can slow down your eating so that fullness registers sooner. Also if like me you have to clean the plate try serving smaller portions but allow your self to go ...

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Congrats Win you are really getting in the groove, enjoy your weekend

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Thanks all

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My weight is now back to my lowest ever as an adult. Really pleased, I intend losing a little more, being moderate with alcohol and when my back eases exercising to build muscle. I am hoping to reduce my Hba1c further in March, no panic but with Christmas looming I don't want to slide backwards! Hop...

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Well done on your green week.

It's great when you can find a way to make it work for you.

Here's to week 2

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Go for it!

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Thanks both

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Oh no, so sorry you had to go through that, glad you are feeling better now

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Excellent well done

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Some times we have weeks like that, just don't let it turn into a month

I'm sure you've got it for this week

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Thanks Amy, well done on sticking with the habits. Hope things settle for you soon.

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It's quiet around here at the moment.

My weight is holding steady, I'm still exercising and watching alcohol intake.

How is everyone else doing?

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Love that attitude Win

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Hi Sammy

Hope you are doing ok?

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Brilliant post thank you for the reminder about plateaus. Your husband is spot on.

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Welcome back, menopausal weight hits us all but can be shifted.

Good luck

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Hope you had a great birthday week.

Great that you are back on plan

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Well done on a week of a green. Enjoy your weekend, before you have the snacks and/or sweet stuff take a moment to make sure it's what you really want and then slow down, sit down and enjoy it

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Yes, going to continue in the same way until I get my figure lower. I think I may need to lose a little more weight.

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In September I had an HbA1c test which put me just in the type 2 diabetic range it was 49. Up until Jan this year when it was 46 I had been holding steady at 43 for a good 5 years. Prediabetic range is 42 to 47. A test done yesterday to confirm my reading of 49 and that I am diabetic came back today...

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Still keeping alcohol to moderate drinking and have 7 alcohol free days currently. More weight loss currently 9st 3.2lbs highest over the summer was 9st 11.4. Think my lowest has been 9st 2, might have touched 9st 1. something. Feeling great to be back in the groove. Not sure where I'll settle this ...

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Just a thought, I found it so much easier to lose weight when I stopped doing it for a thinner body (not to say I didn't want one and was pleased I got one). Focus on doing it for your current or future health.bTo age and still be active without lots of health issues is a real motivation for me. I k...

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A good few greens well done

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A good few greens well done

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Sounds like you have had a huge breakthrough in intuitive eating

That's really great, I'd be interested to follow how that goes.

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Don't apologise for not following Nos. We are all on our own path. Hopefully Nos has put us on the right one for us.

It's good to share your journey.

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I created my no starving rule for those times when I was literally ravenous and was likely to over eat at my meal. It helped in the early days but you have to be honest with yourself. It's not for the first hungry rumble

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Amy that's a great way to change a habit. So much of our eating and drinking is habit!

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Thanks all

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Hey Pink, hope things settle down for you soon. It's a fab feeling isn't it when you truly listen to what your body wants and find you can say no to what was considered a treat without feeling deprived. Eating when you are hungry is important and good for you listening to your body. It will all stan...

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Another 1.2lb off this week.

September was 70% alcohol free days. Mostly low carb.

Really pleased to be back in control. I need to lose 4 lbs to be back at my lowest weight. It is starting to feel achievable

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There is a school of thought that you will want to keep eating until you have consumed sufficient protein for your body's needs.

Anybody struggling to stop eating up your protein intake at each meal.

This certainly helps me.

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You're practicing next-level No-S by being able to find the good in days you mark red! :mrgreen: I mean this actually quite seriously - I think it is very important to cultivate the ability to be able to accept that you had a small "failure", without throwing the towel in and turning it into a big ...

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You've got this Winn. Sounds like a great weekend so far you'll be fine next week

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Hope you soon recover fully from COVID. So sorry you had the shock re your weight. I agree sticking to the 3 meals is the sensible way forward for you. I have had a difficult journey with food my whole life and it has taken a lot of work to get to where I am now. You will get there! I read a lot of ...

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Hope you soon recover

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GlS you got back on track, enjoy the wedding

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That's Fantastic Sammy, so pleased for you

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These days happen, the day it's self is irrelevant in the scheme of things it's what you do the next day that counts

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Sounds like you'll do fine
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That's the way to do it!!

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On a roll!!

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Well done Sammy, filling up at lunch with the right foods for your body is obviously helping the afternoon snack urge

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