2023 Year of health

[Wee_Red]

Originally Posted by Pumpkin Pie

To those who walk every day do you walk in the rain or really windy days etc. There will be many days in January/February when I will look out the window and think there is no way am I going out in that! I live in Scotland.

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Yes, I live in Scotland too and my friend, her baby (well wrapped in the buggy) and I used to go out 3-4 times a week last winter. Hellish winds, pouring rain, got the grips on the shoes and went out on the ice. Once you're in the habit, it's not as difficult as you'd think. Plus you prep yourself with the thought of that hot bath you're going to have when you get back home.

[Alien]

I think having a short walk out even if it's rainy has different benefits but in the same time if I want to get to 10k steps, and I work from home, and it's dark when I finish work or before I log on to work - both walk in and out are good combo.

Rainy morning, hoping for dry hour to get out for my Christmas day walk but will get out even if wet

[Talland 2016]

Happy Christmas everyone
Hope you all have a lovely day
I think my eating/ drinking healthily from tomorrow may be scuppered the first present I opened this morning was a bottle of Baileys
Hope you all have a lovely day

[Pumpkin Pie]

I’m not starting until January. I have lots of chocolate to work my way though.

Merry Christmas and a healthy new year!

[Alien]

I had the only goal to get out for a walk yesterday and we did! We came back drenched and had way too much food for the remaining of the day, as one would expect on Christmas but I am glad we got out for the walk

I want to do well with my habits today, apart form gym twice weekly as they are closed. With such easy going plan - if I am not able to eat 2200 calories and be happy with it I better get used to wearing bigger pants

Oat & Banana Pancakes for breakfast with home made raspberry chia jam
Lunch burger no bun ,air fried chips and slaw & salad
Dinner - tbd but it will be something with hake

[twogoto]

Love this thread! I am on a mission to achieve my goals in 2022 as another year has gone by and I’m still at the same weight and fitness level… feel like I’ve wasted a year! Going into January with a pescatarian diet… something I’ve always wanted to try to make me learn how to cook fish and stop eating the same things!

Home gym almost all set up, ready for daily workouts- even 20 minutes is better than nothing!

I also work from home, as does my OH, but aiming to start with 10,000 daily steps and work up to 15,000

[twogoto]

Originally Posted by lcm23

Try the slimming eats website for meal ideas too. I've had lots of great recipes from there but I mainly adapt the meals I used to love pre weight loss and make healthier versions. I.e. use extra lean meat or meat free alternatives where possible, pack out with veg, have a side of veg instead of loads of rice/pasta/potatoes. This way I'm still eating some of the meals I really enjoy but healthier versions. I do try new things also and have some new favourites as a result.

Use something to track what you eat and ensure you track every single thing. It's so easy to go over calories so you need to keep a check on them. Sauces, milk, fruit, veg, cooking oils etc all have calories even if only a small amount but they add up and need including in your tracking. Weight loss is simply science. Calories in Vs calories out. You just need to ensure your calories in are less than your calories out and the weight will come off over time.

Walk as much as you can, its great for the mind, body and soul.

Be as consistent as possible. If you have a 'bad' day, get over it and start again the very next day. A bad day does not need to equal a bad week/month.

Also have a bit of what you fancy or you won't stick to any healthy eating plan. For the record I've lost 7.5st since Feb 2019 and gone from a size 24/26 to a 12/14. I have had chocolate every single day without fail. My chocolate of choice is Flipz chocolate pretzels. I have 8 every evening with a cuppa.

Good luck all.im still on the journey so will be following this thread.

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7.5st! This is amazing, well done you. I have a similar amount to lose. Would love to hear your tips/tricks for staying motivated in the early days.

Maybe some of us who are using MFP in the new year could share our usernames so we can follow each other on there? I love seeing other peoples food diaries and it holds me accountable!

[Alien]

Oh wonderful, we can share fish recipes! I am going to follow meditterenian style of eating and hitting 4+ times a week fish is part of my plan and I already have few favorites to share with you!

[shazza1961]

I'm in 😁... desperately need to lose at least 3stone, I'm diabetic, was controlling with diet, but now I'm on metformin 😪 also pre menopausal, never suffered anxiety, but now it hits, I just need to receive an email where something is going wrong, previously I would have managed the situation, now I still do manage it, but the weight on my chest and the feeling of impending doom is difficult... I'm also struggling with my knee, I know my weight doesn't help, so I'm planning on joining slimming world, ensuring I get 10,000 steps a day, drinking 2ltrs water and morning meditation 🧘 xxx
2022 has got to be the change we are all looking for xx

[twogoto]

Originally Posted by Alien

Oh wonderful, we can share fish recipes! I am going to follow meditterenian style of eating and hitting 4+ times a week fish is part of my plan and I already have few favorites to share with you!

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Oh send them my way! I’m totally new to all things seafood… have a delivery coming any second from the fish society to stock the freezer with!