THE CC DIET: TACKLING WINTER. THIS WEEK'S WEIGH-IN

Braeburn apples

Another weight loss this last week.  Only half a pound.  But I count that as a success given the difficulties I have had since the clocks changed to shorten the day for daylight exercise, and the weather then got colder.  

Braeburn apples have replaced nectarines as my fruit snack.  3Cs instead of 2Cs, but that's better than 4Cs or more for most other snacks.

So the graph is again showing a dip in weight, after a setback for a couple of weeks: 

I'm finding that I can lose weight despite eating more and doing less exercise than in the summer. Presumably because I'm feeling somewhat cooler and the body is having to use energy to keep warm.

So I have reset my daily target back up to 59Cs this coming week, and see how I get on sticking to it.  In that sense it is easier to lose weight now we are going into winter.  Here's the background to how you can lose weight too.  Best of luck!

THE CC DIET: STABILITY. THIS WEEK'S WEIGH-IN

Another tough week, but after losing three stones in three months at least my weight hasn't increased.

Juggling my day has become much more difficult since the end of British Summer Time, with sundown being only just after 4pm.  All too often I have found myself in during the evening and sorely tempted to eat.  

The net result is now:

 Looking forward to reporting further weight loss!

THE CC DIET: TEMPERED SUCCESS. THIS WEEK'S WEIGH-IN

 

After losing three stones in three months, losing seven inches off my waist, this week has been tough:

• Beat daily Cs target on one day, but only one day
  
• Previous weight loss has been helped by two major fits of exercise a day, but only managed that on two days.  Bad weather or circumstances. Ultra-early sundown certainly isn't helping
• Nectarines now out of season.  Braeburn apples may be the best snacks substitute, but discovered late in the week
  
• Feeling down with this lockdown, which should have been shorter and sharper.  The lockdown won't be getting any decent results for the country despite much pain.  Musical activities little chance of re-opening.
• Brexit talks stalled, as expected.
  
• International travel restrictions look set to continue into the New Year, blowing my Christmas plans out of the water to escape Brexit
  

So on six days my evening self-control has disappeared.  Comfort food.  A pound put back on.  There was always going to be setbacks.  It's how I now respond.

I am encouraged by hearing of a lady who has lost 8 stones.  So it's back to 48Cs a day, exercise or not, to lose another 3 stones.  Now the tough must get going!

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

I love my food, which is why weight loss action had become necessary.  Frankly, if I can lose weight, so can anyone.  That includes you.  Do you want to give it a go?

Here's the introduction and simple principles to get started.

THE CC DIET: WHEN 7 INCHES ISN'T ENOUGH

7" between belt holes

I reported at the weekend that I had lost more than 3 stones in less than 3 months.  But what is that loss in waist inches?  Seven.  But I can't stop there.

Plenty more to go.  New smaller belt needed!

Pictured is my current day-to-day belt, top, and the belt I was wearing at the start of the diet, on its last hole.  Buckles side by side.  

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

I love my food, which is why weight loss action had become necessary.  Frankly, if I can lose weight, so can anyone.  That includes you.  Do you want to give it a go?

Here's the introduction and simple principles to get started.

 

 

THE CC DIET: SMASHED IT ! THIS WEEK'S WEIGH-IN

No need for a drum roll.  No need for trumpeters.  The results speak for themselves.

Three stones lost in less than three months.  With an extra half a pound for good measure.  With three days to go, it was down to the wire!

A last day push of eating very little, after a week with a couple of days where too much 'comfort foods' in the evening was a response to the re-introduction of the new Lockdown measures and the shenanigans across the pond.

The result was being somewhat over my Cs target for the week, although produced the 3 pound loss I have been targeting from the start:

Whilst I am obviously pleased to have met the three stone loss milestone, it is only a milestone.  The idea is to make this a change in lifestyle, with:

• A three pound per week loss target still relevant for a few more weeks yet.  So it's a target of 48Cs a day now.
  
• Maintaining the increased level of exercise to keep me fit, as well as helping to control weight 
  

So no resting on my laurels!

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

I love my food, which is why weight loss action had become necessary.  Frankly, if I can lose weight, so can anyone.  That includes you.  Do you want to give it a go?

Here's the introduction and simple principles to get started.