Yep weigh and measure everything. Prepare all my meals and take to work etc
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Hmmm not too sure then. I’ve lost weight before and then haven’t for a while until I’ve mixed up my exercise and diet a bit so maybe try doing a different type of workout and see if it makes any changes?
The rowing machine is brilliant because it works legs, arms, core, back, flexibility and heart/lungs. It's more effort than strolling along, even if you're not actually weighbearing in the process (which can be good to avoid impact related injuries from doing things such as increasing your daily steps by 2/3 overnight...).
What sort of cadence/stroke rate do you have for that? Or what's your 2,000m time? If you're just pootling along for ages watching TV/listening to a relaxing podcast and not really getting your heart rate up, it won't be challenging you as much as doing sprint intervals or whacking up the resistance.
Jumping in, as I badly need to shed some pounds and need motivation! I’ve tried all the fad diets and have done OK on Slimming World and Keto in the past, but I need more of a lifestyle change. I’m thinking simple calorie counting will be a good start. Anyone recommend a good app that’s UK focused? (I did Noom a while ago and it was all US products and difficult to use!) I don’t mind paying a small monthly subscription if it’s decent.
Lifesum is what I use, but I know a lot of people prefer to pay for nutracheck
Yeah I pay for nutracheck. I love it
I love MyFitnessPal
Day 4 of gym done.
I also have had an account on myfitnesspal for years.
I also have had an account on myfitnesspal for years.
Thanks for the suggestions! They all sound great. Will take a look.
My sister lost nearly 3 stone on WW …. The app is really good !
Just got this email summary from Fitbit. Can you see why I’m absolutely losing my nut at the moment? I have never plateaued like this in the entire 18months I’ve been on this journey 
And I’m almost a stone above my previous lowest weight.
Got my hen do this weekend and I’m gutted about having to wear a swimming costume to the spa. I should be looking forward to this but I feel so down Even though my waist measurement is the same as when I was 12lbs lighter.. and I’m fitting into size 12 skinny jeans 
I’m driving myself insane and it’s just not making any sense!!
And I’m almost a stone above my previous lowest weight. Got my hen do this weekend and I’m gutted about having to wear a swimming costume to the spa. I should be looking forward to this but I feel so down
Even though my waist measurement is the same as when I was 12lbs lighter.. and I’m fitting into size 12 skinny jeans I’m driving myself insane and it’s just not making any sense!!Attachments
Aren't you just exercising so much and being so active that what would have been size 12 of softness is now size 12 of muscle and strength?Just got this email summary from Fitbit. Can you see why I’m absolutely losing my nut at the moment? I have never plateaued like this in the entire 18months I’ve been on this journey
Got my hen do this weekend and I’m gutted about having to wear a swimming costume to the spa. I should be looking forward to this but I feel so down
It's not about the numbers on the scale - it's about being fitter, healthier, stronger (and slimmer) - all of which you have clearly achieved.
Bet you would look amazing in a bikini.
You're stronger, fitter and thinner, ditch the scales and use your clothing as your guide as it is far more relevant to how you look than some arbitrary number on a scale, I'll guarantee you look better now than you did when you were 12lb lighter.Just got this email summary from Fitbit. Can you see why I’m absolutely losing my nut at the moment? I have never plateaued like this in the entire 18months I’ve been on this journey
Got my hen do this weekend and I’m gutted about having to wear a swimming costume to the spa. I should be looking forward to this but I feel so down
Thank you guys! 
very sensible words of course, and sorry for the rant. I’m just feeling frustrated. I do feel good in myself but somethings not quite right as I’m looking at having my wedding dress let out, rather than taken in, which sucks. All over the sake of around 9lbs? I wouldn’t have thought that little weight makes a difference! I would like to avoid any adjustments really so hopefully I get to that point in time, I have three weeks 
very sensible words of course, and sorry for the rant. I’m just feeling frustrated. I do feel good in myself but somethings not quite right as I’m looking at having my wedding dress let out, rather than taken in, which sucks. All over the sake of around 9lbs? I wouldn’t have thought that little weight makes a difference! I would like to avoid any adjustments really so hopefully I get to that point in time, I have three weeks Re the swimming cozzie - you’re going to be surrounded by the gals you love and who love you and want you to have an amazing weekend, and celebrate your love and wedding. No one (no one) will be thinking “look at Bellini in that cozzie” - and as has been said above, bet you’ll look banging in it anyway.Thank you guys!
have a lovely hen do, you deserve it
Thank you guys!
I'm an expert in abdominal fat. Should be - I've got enough of it.
Fat is squishy and soft and can be compressed down, but muscle is firm and can't. When you first had the dress on and it felt a bit tight, it was just squish, so it's easy to think 'bit of weightloss and that'll be sorted' - but you haven't just got a smaller measurement with the exact same amount of squish, you've got muscle which doesn't squish around your sides and your back, altering your shape and how the dress fits.
Add in that it's really hot and you've been exercising so much, you could be holding a bit of water, you could be premenstrual, a bit bloated due to something you've had to eat and the rest of your body has also changed shape, meaning the entire sweep of your body line has changed - and your dress will be fitting slightly different all over the parts closest to you.
Crash dieting and overexercising in the last couple of weeks will make you feel awful. Don't do it. Making sure that you're well hydrated, having safe ratios of salt/sugar (no water poisoning!), perhaps if dairy or carbs tend to bloat you a little having the same energy intake with more of an emphasis towards protein, fat and vegetables might reduce any bloating aspect. But don't exercise every day - give your body the opportunity to rest; it's normal to be a bit heavier the day after exercise and then for it to decrease again over the next day or two. And whatever happens, the point of the day is that you are marrying the person you love and loves you. He wants you to be happy, not hating on yourself for having a bit of muscle rather than a number on a scale. He knows you're beautiful and amazing - try to see yourself through his eyes; because he's not thinking 'I wish her Fitbit Report said 18.0lb weight loss this morning', is he?
You've possibly developed hypothyroid. I was in the same situation as you, got a blood test from the doctor and am now on medication to treat it. Best of luck!
It would help for you to have a fitness assessment if you can at a local gym. They do a body scan & other tests & it shows what your metabolic rate is & how many calories you need to gain/sustain/lose weight. I’m like you, have dieted for years & years & this has messed up my metabolism! I was shocked to discover I only needed 1100 calories to maintain my weight so getting into a calorie deficit, with exercise, I have to have no more that 1200 per day to lose anything. So you may be eating too many calories (sorry) or eating the wrong thing. I was advised to focus on protein & low sugar. The weight is really coming off now (just need the belly to go!)
I personally stopped taking it a few months ago and now I dont snack as much anymore. Cravings are gone but that is the only thing I noticed. But if you are consistent with food as you say that can't be te reason.Has anyone found contraceptive pills can affect their weight loss? I have been absolutely solidly consistent with eating and exercising for the past two weeks, even having covid (going out for walks on quiet routes early/late in the day). I have never struggled this much with making even the tiniest of progress and it’s so disheartening. Being on this medication is the only thing different from last year. Any advice welcome
Every body is defferent so maybe try and talk about it next time you see your doctor or gynecologist?
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