Is 15 st too heavy to come back from??

I'm 32 as well! I've lost two stone so far. I do intermittent fasting which works well for me (but doesn't for everyone). I worked out my TDEE and eat correctly. I still have chocolate, crisps etc. I've also just started to incorporate exercise with it.

No loose skin other than post pregnancy loose skin, it improves over time too.

I was 15 stone after my 3rd baby OP, I’m now 11 stone 2 pounds and still loosing weight. It takes discipline and effort and it can be hard but I have no loose skin, just a small pot belly from having babies which I’m trying to tone up.

What plan do you have for your diet though? Going to the gym/doing more exercise will be really beneficial for you, from a general health (physical and mental) perspective, but it's what you put in your mouth that will have the most impact!

I was 14 stone and lost around 5 stone in a year or so through calorie counting alone. Take it day by day. I didn’t have an end goal of weight I wanted to lose, I just focused on how I felt more energetic, my skin was better, how loose clothes felt and kept going because I felt good for it. I didn’t have any loose skin but could’ve probably toned more if I had exercised too.

@Richtea67

I eat sensibly with healthy meals and some treats, and use wegovy injections to help control the hunger so I can learn what's normal'!

Just to say having read the other posts its a complete myth that how your skin will be, is related to your age, your weight, the speed you lose it at.

Its completely genetic, its misleading to tell OP it will be this or that

Ultimately Im not sure why people get so hung up on the loose skin thing either. a) you cant see it when you're dressed b) if it bothers you that much afterwards get a loan and have a body uplift.

I could do this but in some ways, like another poster said, Im a bit proud of it, this is how far I came. Plus the money and recovery time puts me off, but Im not counting it out for the future

Either way, its not an issue compared to the terrible consequences of staying morbidly obese.

What amazing stories of weight loss on here. Congrats to all of you!
OP, I hope you’re inspired by this thread. I’ve lost 1.5 stone in the last two months and am now much better disciplined and finding it easier to keep going. And I’m much older than you!
It really helps to stay positive, be kind to yourself and forgive yourself for any transgressions. A negative mindset is more likely to fail. Good luck!

This. I have lost nearly 10 stone. I do have terrible loose skin, I look a bit of a state undressed. Im a lot older than you OP and carried that excess weight for most of my adulthood. I also have very thin skin, so it has little elasticity.

Theres no guarantees about how your skin will react, but really, life without carrying around an extra person is like another world. The benefits are endless and life changing. Psychologically and physically.

I never did it for the looks, I would rather not have all the saggyness and wrinkles but people cant see it when Im dressed, I dress really well now rather than any old thing I can sling on to try to cover me up. Im much happier.

Definitely not. I like what Joe Wicks says about just making small changes. So think of a couple things you could do or cut out. In a year if you have lost a stone that might not sound a lot but it's better than putting on a stone. Good luck

Absolutely not!but don’t go mental about it or you will end up with excess skin. Your body needs time to adjust to the changes. Aim for 1-2lb a week but don’t worry too much if some weeks you don’t hit it. You’re in a marathon not a sprint!

I can’t really exercise due to disability and illness so everything below is through diet alone.

I was 14s 8 lost to 11s 1 with weight watchers

then it creeped back up again because of illness etc so I decided to try again myself

went from 14 5 to 12 got a bit stuck again with illness, i then ended up putting a little on but tried hard to get back on track and get motivated again but I was having weird symptoms which turned out to be (see below)

then I got diagnosed with early menopause (not yet 40) so that’s probably why iv been stuck but I’m on hrt now so hopefully things will change. as of yesterday I’m 12s 10 but it’s hard work at the moment because I’m really trying but not particularly seeing much change. 3lb in the last 2 months but like I say I’m hoping that will change now.

I plan without any timeline because then i find it disheartening to get to between 11 and 11 1/2 then see how I feel and decide but at that point I’ll be in the healthybmi range for my height.

i know you definitely can do this!

I've been in a similar situation.

13 months ago, I was obese. I've lost 33 lb.

The biggest single difference I've made, is exercise.

On Coronation Day, last year, I woke up, realised I had a significant birthday coming up, I was desperately unhealthy and setting a poor example to my children.

So, on Coronation day, I went out early, and tried the first Couch 2 5k run

It was 9 x 1 minute runs, with time in-between to recover.

It nearly killed me. At that point, I hadn't run willingly in almost 20 years.

I didn't even own a pair of trainers, and had my phone on speaker.

But, I'm a stubborn cow, and I refused to be beaten.

The next day, I went to my local supermarket, got a pair of unbranded trainers and a pair of ear buds that hooked over the back of my ears.

I didn't quit. I got up to 5k, over 10 weeks.
I cut back on alcohol, chocolate and cake.

There was one moment, at about 6 or 7 weeks, where the coach said, at the end of the run "you're a runner now", and I started crying.

Post exercise euphoria really was a thing.

Over the winter, due to the cold air being a trigger for my asthma, I had to stop running, but found an exercise class where I could take my child along. The time became available to swim whilst my eldest had her swimming lesson.

I have a Fitbit, and average 15,000 steps a day.

I'm back to running now, running 6 or 7k, three times a week.

On Sunday, I took part in my first ever race. 5k, and the first time I have run with other people since school. Last year, I would only run very, very early in the morning, so people wouldn't see me.

I'm still overweight. I've dropped 3 dress sizes, but still have 20 lb to lose, to be a healthy BMI.

But, I'm fitter, stronger and happier that I've been for most of my adult life.

My eldest child threw her arms around me, last week, and could hold her own hands together around my waist. She said "Mummy, you're shrinking"

I do have stretch marks, and my tummy skin is a bit loose, but I don't care.

I wish you all of the best.

Of course they won't think you're silly! They'd think you were really great for getting yourself into the gym!

My weight has been up and down since I had my first ds. 15stone is roughly the heaviest I've been. I don't tend to lose weight quickly but calorie counting always helps me lose even if slowly. I'm not a great sportswoman but do walk and use Jessica Smith sessions I've bought or on you tube. A mixture of cardio and strength. I'd love to say it is easy but it does take some dedication. I've listened to some good advice lately that does advise recognising you will have bad weeks but don't give up. Just keep going. Even if you manage it 5 days a week it will help over time. Good luck!

I think if you are younger and lose the weight slowly then you shouldnt have a loose skin problem. But even if you do its not the end of the world.
Ive lost 7st in a year and a half and as Im older I do have quite abit of loose skin. It really doesnt bother though....in fact Im proud of it! Im so much healthier and happier now so the loose skin is worth it IMO.

You can do it. Just make a start. I had to force myself to go to Slimming World- I thought I'd last a week. The first week I lost 5 1/2 lbs and all of a sudden a half a stone was on the horizon and I believed I could do it.

You can too. You'll feel so much more confident as well as more healthy. Bet you are back here in a month saying you have made a great start! I lost a stone the first month.

I’ve lost over 4st and I do not have much loose skin only some. But even if I do, it’s a better payoff than me feeling really obese and all the issues I had with that. The loose skin isn’t a reason not to try, it’s maybe a possibility which would be genetic rather than something you can control but it’s worth it. I would take loose skin because it doesn’t affect your health or mobility as much as obesity does. Anything that wobbles can be strapped down in clothes and I don’t really pay attention to it.

the advice about starting small is very good. This is you trying to talk yourself out of taking a big step. Don’t listen to the negative voice in your head

This inspires me so much!

That's a great achievement...can I ask how to managed this?