I won't show you the 'before' photo, but I've been on a no-wine-diet since April 22nd. I started at 15 stone 9 lbs, and I now weigh 15 stone 2 lbs. i.e. a loss of 7 lbs without the aid of pills or potions.
Not a great weight-loss you might say, but I do feel a bit better, and have absolutely no desire to grab a bottle of rouge.
I SHALL, of course, be drinking wine through the Summer months, but not in the quantities that I previously did. Perhaps one glass with my evening meal, and no more.
Lady M tells me I'm looking less 'bloated', and I think she's right. Looking at this recent photo (above), I think I can see some 'improvement', although in my case almost anything would have been an improvement.
My aim was to be under 15 stone before the swimming-season. I think I'm still roughly on track.
When I first dip my toe into the pool, I shall weigh 14 stone 13.9 pounds MAXIMUM.
I shall try to stay amongst the 14 stones. I am about 6 ft tall.
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It might help to cut the sugar off your strawberries.
Some things are beyond dieting. A little sugar is good for you from time to time.
I found recently that a bout of norovirus can help with rapid weight loss. I wouldn't recommend it though.
Well done. 7lb in roughly a month is good going and we shouldn't be too precipitous about weight loss as we age, it's too hard on the immune system.
I found the same with Covid. I'd rather keep the weight on!
I know I was a little overweight. I like to keep below 15 stone (95 kgs); I feel happier.
When you weigh yourself, Cro, do so AFTER you have emptied your bowels. No joke. It's amazing how much shit weighs.
Hot tip of the day: Rather than some arbitrary how much someone of such and such a height should weigh just look into a full length mirror (undressed). It'll tell you all there is to know.
And cut yourself some slack.
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Thank you for your 'bowel advice'. I shall take my keys out of my pockets as well.
Yes, I think the mirror test is probably the best, but also the most depressing.
May I suggest zumba classes to get yourself in shape. You will need a red, white and blue elasticated headband and a pair of skimpy silk shorts (pink). Just go with the flow of the music and follow the class leader's example. Try Zumba With Mon at the Brighthelm Centre -
"You always leave Monica's classes feeling empowered and motivated."
Actually they do Zumba in the Primary school, right behind our house, on Saturday mornings. I've never been tempted; the leotards chafe, and the pink headbands would give me a headache.
Cro - you'll be able to indulge a little more once you start swimming regularly.
If you can happily cut down on the wine and lose weight then it's a good way to do it. I only drink now when I'm in good company and there's good wine.
It's easier in summer to lose weight. You're doing well
All good things in moderation.
Losing a few pounds has made you feel and look better. It is all good.
Once in France, swimming, mushrooming and walking with Billy will be lovely too.
I do hope so. Each length will burn off the calories from one glass of red!
I'm quite happy with how it's gone so far. A few more pounds and I'll be dancing in the street.
Sadly that is the formula. I wish it wasn't.
Yes, I'm looking forward to it; especially the mushrooms.
Good for you xx
The weight loss will help with your blood sugars. Well done
Thank you.
I'm hoping it'll help with various things; we'll see.
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