Hello. I currently look like a hippopotamus, feel sluggish and unhealthy and look awful. I have about 3 stone to lose. I want to turn things around realistically and permanently.
A lifestyle change is way overdue but before I begin, I thought I would seek advice from the collective wisdom of Mumsnetters who have successfully lost weight, and kept it off, as to what worked and what didn't. (Or perhaps someone could point me in the direction of where I can find this info.)
For example, what is a realistic time frame for losing 3 stone? My dh and I (God willing) will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary in two years. Would that be a healthy and realistic target?
Should you set a target for the first stone (for example) and then go on to the next? Or set a target/time frame for the entire weight loss?
A while ago I tried to stick to 1200 calories a day on MFP but found it a struggle. What daily calorie allowance do you suggest for someone who is 5 ft 8 and a bit, and who weighs 13.5 stone but is slimmish in (original) build?
How much should one aim to lose per week (again realistically and sustainably) pls?
Is it better to fast or is it better to have 3 smaller meals a day with healthy snacks in between? (I do find I get very shaky if I fast for a long time or does that feeling go away eventually?)
Did you find it easier to stick to a particular diet plan and eat the same things or did you just eat everything (within reason) in smaller portions?
Finally, I live in a very "foodie" country/environment and my dh, who is food and cooking obsessed. My dd has always been on the lowest weight percentile and I need to continually feed/build her up. In these circumstances, how do you manage to focus on your own diet in the context of the family?
Any particular techniques or tips that worked for you?
Thank you for your help!
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Sanscollier · 08/07/2017 11:09
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