Weight Loss and Healthy Living #13 Tattlers Transformation

Yeah that’s so hard being vegan as you’re a bit more limited with options and I think catering just do whatever is easiest. It would be nice if a little more thought goes into it though!

Good ideas though, I might bring a protein bar and maybe some boiled eggs haha it should tide me over till I get home and is quick, easy and discreet to shove in my mouth 😂

I am also going away on a two week overseas trip next week so I fully understand I won’t always have “control” over food but I do make a point of having a protein source when eating out / away on a trip etc. Plus I am going to eat so much yummy food whilst I’m away I don’t want to load up on pies and sausage rolls haha.
I kinda wish we could take our power back here. I don't know if it's a gendered issue but I do think we get a lot more tit for our eating habits than the men do. We eat too little or too much, we eat too healthy or not healthy enough, and so on. Kinda ridiculous that we expect not to have power over what we want to eat, no? I know food has so many social connotations too, so of course it's not always as easy as just saying "duck it, if they want to share the tit food, let them, I'll order a salad and chicken instead", but I really really wish we could.
 
I totally get that! I think many people have such awful diets it seems to general public like it's normal.

I still always laugh (and probably mentioned it on here) about the time when a colleague acted shocked I had a chicken sandwich for breakfast as it's lunch food. When I asked her what she had she said cookies 😂 I mean, does anything else says more about the state of people's diets in the UK where a chicken sandwich is considered to be a weird breakfast but cookies are fine? Lol

I also saw a video on Instagram the other day about a girl basically saying how there's no way anyone eats their five a day in the UK and that people probably eat like 3 or whatever bits of fruit and veg a week.

Jesus haha but for real a chicken sandwich for breakfast sounds amazing! Protein and carbs (and maybe some fats), would fill you up for ages unlike an empty cookie (I would do a turkey, cheese and avocado sandwich sometimes for breakfast). I do say all of this with a bit of grace because I never used to eat breakfast, I would have coffee, lunch would probably be a frozen meal I thought was healthy and dinner would not be that great either but I think people just need to be quiet about what others eat as it doesn’t affect them at all (and maybe be mindful that not everyone wants to go to a team lunch that has been catered more for a kids birthday party 😂).
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I kinda wish we could take our power back here. I don't know if it's a gendered issue but I do think we get a lot more tit for our eating habits than the men do. We eat too little or too much, we eat too healthy or not healthy enough, and so on. Kinda ridiculous that we expect not to have power over what we want to eat, no? I know food has so many social connotations too, so of course it's not always as easy as just saying "duck it, if they want to share the tit food, let them, I'll order a salad and chicken instead", but I really really wish we could.

Totally agree with this! I shared here recently about the comments I got about my weight loss (at work, mostly from men) along the lines of “how did you get so skinny”, “you need fattening up”, “how’s your health kick going?” Etc. I snapped once and said would you say that to a man? It’s tiring, women are constantly harassed by the “too thin, too fat, too healthy, not healthy enough” message on repeat. Plus the social connotations for sure, I really struggle with it at work because it’s very male dominated and they love to just eat whatever and don’t really understand why I eat minimally processed (they probably think it’s a weight loss thing but I’ve maintained now for almost 3 months so it’s just my new normal).
 
Jesus haha but for real a chicken sandwich for breakfast sounds amazing! Protein and carbs (and maybe some fats), would fill you up for ages unlike an empty cookie (I would do a turkey, cheese and avocado sandwich sometimes for breakfast). I do say all of this with a bit of grace because I never used to eat breakfast, I would have coffee, lunch would probably be a frozen meal I thought was healthy and dinner would not be that great either but I think people just need to be quiet about what others eat as it doesn’t affect them at all (and maybe be mindful that not everyone wants to go to a team lunch that has been catered more for a kids birthday party 😂).
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Totally agree with this! I shared here recently about the comments I got about my weight loss (at work, mostly from men) along the lines of “how did you get so skinny”, “you need fattening up”, “how’s your health kick going?” Etc. I snapped once and said would you say that to a man? It’s tiring, women are constantly harassed by the “too thin, too fat, too healthy, not healthy enough” message on repeat. Plus the social connotations for sure, I really struggle with it at work because it’s very male dominated and they love to just eat whatever and don’t really understand why I eat minimally processed (they probably think it’s a weight loss thing but I’ve maintained now for almost 3 months so it’s just my new normal).
Totally, I hate when people comment on what I eat and I don't do it to others but it seems a lot more common to comment to someone eating healthy than the other way round. Imagine if I went up to someone and said ugh you're eating a pastry? How unhealthy of you, eat a piece of fruit, it won't hurt you 😂
 
Totally, I hate when people comment on what I eat and I don't do it to others but it seems a lot more common to comment to someone eating healthy than the other way round. Imagine if I went up to someone and said ugh you're eating a pastry? How unhealthy of you, eat a piece of fruit, it won't hurt you 😂

For sure, that’s my biggest fear is not eating at an event like this one coming up and people making comments. I’d never say to everyone “omg I can’t believe you’re eating this tit and think it’s a complete meal” but somehow people will think it’s ok to ask why I am not eating it. Same goes with weight, no one would ever ask someone why they’re overweight but there is absolutely no barriers to asking someone why they’ve lost weight.
 
Same goes with weight, no one would ever ask someone why they’re overweight but there is absolutely no barriers to asking someone why they’ve lost weight.

And following it up with ‘well you’ve lost enough now, you don’t need to lose anymore’. Sod off Susan, I’m still not at my target weight, I’ll decide if I have another few pounds to lose Thankyou very much.
 
Company lunches fill me with dread. Last year I attended two separate staff day aways where lunch was provided. One was for senior management and the second one was for all staff. The difference in the quality of food provided was startling. The senior lunch included things like roasted chicken bites and selection of veggies and fruit, and the all-staff lunch was 95% beige carb heavy offering of sausage rolls, pastries and bland sandwiches.

More recently I was at another all day meeting where only teas/coffees and Border biscuits were provided- most people scoffed multiple biscuits throughout the day while still getting lunch at the break. I tend to either bring my own healthy snacks or eat minimally from what’s on offer and have larger meals at home before or after. No need to explain yourself to anyone, I often go for a walk in the lunch break to get some steps in.
 
Anyone else plateaued? Lost over a stone in last 2 months but but been same on scales last few weeks even though I'm still dieting and restricting myself. It's thoroughly depressing to think I can only eat what I am at the moment for maintenance only. Got another 5 pound I want to lose!!
 
My weight loss journey has been scuppered by illness. I'm so sick of it now. I lost 15lb in 8 weeks and then caught a sickness bug so I was unable to eat for a week. I ate things I fancied to build my strength back up for a week and now I have the flu so I'm off my food again. It's just messing me up mentally really. I used to be a binge eater and being on a plan helped me get out of that but now I just don't fancy food and I feel so weak. I know I'll end up reaching for sugar soon enough because of how weak I feel and my body craves sugar as a way of getting a high I suppose. Just feeling really rubbish. Sorry for the rant 🙈
 
I’ve been on and off the ‘weight loss wagon’ so to speak the last few weeks. Starting a fresh in the New Year. I’ve got my treadmill and other cardio machines set up ready to go.

Has anyone subscribed to the Caroline Girvan app? I’ve done her workouts on YouTube before but I want to have a consistent schedule that I can plan and work through. Just wondering if I should wait for any new year offers or is it pretty much the same price all the time? Thanks ☺️
 
On the Christmas lunch thing I either go out and get a salad somewhere if that's possible and if asked then I just say 'I don't eat stuff like that anymore' - shows it's a lifestyle/health choice as opposed to a 'on a constant diet' thing - if not possible I just say I'm fasting, and then people do tend to ask if it's for weight loss etc, and I just say yes. One thing I will not do anymore is eat things I don't want to in order to make other people comfortable. Another tip, if its a lunch where they ask for dietary requirements, if you say you're vegan they will usually do you a salad anyway.
 
OMGGG Christmas is so hard. There’s chocolates everywhere at work. I had a few yesterday, felt so disgusted with myself. Then we had party food at lunch. I ate nothing but carbs and beige. I felt so bloated and upset with myself. I wish I could just relax but I can’t because getting back on the wagon is really really hard for me. Also, I like feeling hungry!!
I am going to try my hardest to not eat any chocolates today.
 
I work in the NHS which is a sugar fest at the best of times, at Xmas it’s impossible. I’ve got firm boundaries now as I’m 3.5 stones down and my diabetes is in remission. It doesn’t mean no chocolate but it does mean limited. I’ve done quite well. I’ve also been on two Xmas meals with work but I can’t manage what I used to in food or even alcohol


I have a calorie allowance for most days and if it’s going to go over (meals out etc) I follow 800 cals for a couple of days before or after.

I tried the weight loss meds but couldn‘t get on with them. Plus they are expensive.
 
Constipation OMG.

Since my post I've used dulcolax, senna, laxido, and suppositories to try and get things moving. Latterly, I have been going more frequently however never quite feeling "empty". Part of my stomach is also rock solid, when I lie down - it's fine when sitting, strangely.

I went to the doctor yesterday, and they've prescribed me senna & laxido. They have also ordered me to provide a stool sample and to get a blood test. Fingers crossed it's just a blockage and nothing sinister.

I just wonder if I hadn't lost weight if I'd have noticed the solid lump in my stomach - I'm also hopeful that this is what's causing my weight to plateau.

Well guys, just checking in before the Xmas madness!

So, unfortunately, the doctor's didn't go as well as I'd hoped. After stool sample and blood test came back fine, a CT scan showed a 23cm mass in my abdomen. I've got an MRI scan soon, with surgery looking to be January.

I'm feeling alright about it, but I'm missing getting to the gym - which is not like me at all. My weight has been up and down like a yo-yo recently, but has been coming down the last few weeks! I am now 4lbs away from losing 6st since January 2022, and have have lost 3st of that since March 2024.

I've still been checking in here to see how you are all doing.

If you're worried about all the Christmas food, don't. It's a few days to enjoy yourself, yes it might make an impact on your weight loss initially, it will come off just as quick!

If you've not quite hit your target for 2024, I know I've not, don't stress, don't give up. Weight loss is a journey and you'll reach your destination eventually ❤️
 
Well guys, just checking in before the Xmas madness!

So, unfortunately, the doctor's didn't go as well as I'd hoped. After stool sample and blood test came back fine, a CT scan showed a 23cm mass in my abdomen. I've got an MRI scan soon, with surgery looking to be January.

I'm feeling alright about it, but I'm missing getting to the gym - which is not like me at all. My weight has been up and down like a yo-yo recently, but has been coming down the last few weeks! I am now 4lbs away from losing 6st since January 2022, and have have lost 3st of that since March 2024.

I've still been checking in here to see how you are all doing.

If you're worried about all the Christmas food, don't. It's a few days to enjoy yourself, yes it might make an impact on your weight loss initially, it will come off just as quick!

If you've not quite hit your target for 2024, I know I've not, don't stress, don't give up. Weight loss is a journey and you'll reach your destination eventually ❤

Hope the surgery and recovery go well xx
 
Well guys, just checking in before the Xmas madness!

So, unfortunately, the doctor's didn't go as well as I'd hoped. After stool sample and blood test came back fine, a CT scan showed a 23cm mass in my abdomen. I've got an MRI scan soon, with surgery looking to be January.

I'm feeling alright about it, but I'm missing getting to the gym - which is not like me at all. My weight has been up and down like a yo-yo recently, but has been coming down the last few weeks! I am now 4lbs away from losing 6st since January 2022, and have have lost 3st of that since March 2024.

I've still been checking in here to see how you are all doing.

If you're worried about all the Christmas food, don't. It's a few days to enjoy yourself, yes it might make an impact on your weight loss initially, it will come off just as quick!

If you've not quite hit your target for 2024, I know I've not, don't stress, don't give up. Weight loss is a journey and you'll reach your destination eventually ❤
Wishing you all the best for your surgery!
 
Thank you all for your kind words! I didn't mean to bring the tone down!

More to the point - please don't leave long lasting constipation to "resolve" itself, you never know what it might be.

Does anyone have any new plans heading in to the new year? Feel I could do with some seeing as the exercise side of my weight loss is on hold atm. I got bored of calorie counting so something new might just do it!
 
I know you shouldn’t wish time away but I can’t wait for the new year and heavily focused on healthy eating 😂 I’m still gonna go to the gym over Xmas period as I’ve got 8 days off from work ❤️😍

I feel sluggish, and just seen myself in the back of a random video and although I’m loving my now big bum (😂), I’m ready to lose the weight in 2025!
 
Good luck with the surgery, Nosey - hope everything goes smoothly.

All I wanted for Christmas was to see the scales start with an 11 for the first time this year and I got it a few days early :)

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If I can lose that 0.6 over the next 4 days then that's a stone off since my weight peaked in mid October. However, it's the office Christmas meal out tonight - I've gone for soup, turkey, no dessert and I don't drink, so hopefully not too much damage done and if I keep knocking back the water I might just make it.

Still 2 stone to lose from here, but I'm heading in the right direction :)
 
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