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To declare that I’m 14 stone and 5 ft?

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CelticMaiden · 17/06/2025 09:32

Yes I weighed yesterday in Boots. I’ve finally gone up to 14 Stone.

Im doing something about it - cutting calories and last night went out for a gentle run

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2025mj · 17/06/2025 09:49

Good luck OP!
I am 5'2
After one excruciating evening at work of my legs chaffing, I just decided to order weight loss injections (health problems meant I could never loose weight without it)
I'm 18kg down (I was also around 14.5 stone)
I've started going for a run and it slowly has got easier

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CelticMaiden · 17/06/2025 09:49

SlugsWon · 17/06/2025 09:46

Not always! I'm 5 ft and have lost and kept a stone off by cutting calories and upping steps. 1400 -1500 calories seems to be my resting zone. I'm 8 stone 7, could do with losing that final half stone but suspect I'll need to drop to 1300- 1400 cals. It's not too bad though and it does work, good luck OP!

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Thank you it’s certainly worked for you !

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Ruggerlass · 17/06/2025 09:48

Well done for facing the music and good luck. Take it a day at a time and you will get there. From someone who is struggling with their weight too

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CelticMaiden · 17/06/2025 09:48

curtaintwitcher78 · 17/06/2025 09:48

Similar mate, I'd say I dunno how it happened but I do, and that was how I managed life so I'm not beating myself up. Now I have a looong journey, and three weddings to attend this summer!

Ah good luck !

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CelticMaiden · 17/06/2025 09:48

Agix · 17/06/2025 09:44

At our height, baby steps arnt going to cut it. Your calorie burn is going to be a lot lower than you think, and lower than what calorie calculators say online.

You'll find out for yourself soon enough though. Might want to consider going to a GP for help if you start getting frustrated.

Ah thank you

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curtaintwitcher78 · 17/06/2025 09:48

Similar mate, I'd say I dunno how it happened but I do, and that was how I managed life so I'm not beating myself up. Now I have a looong journey, and three weddings to attend this summer!

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CelticMaiden · 17/06/2025 09:47

TheNewVillageIdiot · 17/06/2025 09:44

Good luck in your weight loss journey, whatever method you choose.
I've thrown in the towel and gone for Mounjaro!

Good for you ! I’ve been so desperate to lose weight in the past - whether it’s

calorie control and exercise
gastric band
mounjaro

if it’ll increase your feeling of wellbeing to di it then YOU MUST!

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SlugsWon · 17/06/2025 09:46

Agix · 17/06/2025 09:44

At our height, baby steps arnt going to cut it. Your calorie burn is going to be a lot lower than you think, and lower than what calorie calculators say online.

You'll find out for yourself soon enough though. Might want to consider going to a GP for help if you start getting frustrated.

Not always! I'm 5 ft and have lost and kept a stone off by cutting calories and upping steps. 1400 -1500 calories seems to be my resting zone. I'm 8 stone 7, could do with losing that final half stone but suspect I'll need to drop to 1300- 1400 cals. It's not too bad though and it does work, good luck OP!

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CelticMaiden · 17/06/2025 09:45

TrtseHkpr · 17/06/2025 09:42

I'm in a similar situation, resolving to eat less and move more! Good luck OP

Thank you - this means a lot ❤️

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TheNewVillageIdiot · 17/06/2025 09:44

Good luck in your weight loss journey, whatever method you choose.
I've thrown in the towel and gone for Mounjaro!

Agix · 17/06/2025 09:44

At our height, baby steps arnt going to cut it. Your calorie burn is going to be a lot lower than you think, and lower than what calorie calculators say online.

You'll find out for yourself soon enough though. Might want to consider going to a GP for help if you start getting frustrated.

TrtseHkpr · 17/06/2025 09:42

I'm in a similar situation, resolving to eat less and move more! Good luck OP

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CelticMaiden · 17/06/2025 09:40

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Yes I agree is hefty and you’re right - baby steps !

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