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ThisVividGreenEagle · 01/07/2025 17:37

Hi all ! I’m currently 17st the heaviest I’ve ever been im between 5’6-5’7 and need to start loosing weight I want to loose 1-2 stone by October 1st (this doesn’t mean my journey will end there it’s just a target)
im constantly down and depressed over my body
last year I was just on 14 st and since being in a relationship have gained 3 stone my partner is a feeder he loves food and constantly encourages me to eat with him which I don’t say no to because I’m to ashamed to begin explaining why
at this moment in time I can’t afford to go gym so home work outs , meal ideas will help
I try to not eat to unhealthy however I’m a sucker for crisps 😂 I used to binge eat and slowly find my self falling back into those habbits and I’m not sure how to fix it any advice is deeply appreciated TIA x

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ThisVividGreenEagle · 01/07/2025 18:06

BrendaBleddynsBeachBall · 01/07/2025 17:55

I don’t understand why you’re ashamed to explain to your partner that you won’t be eating with him because you’re conscious of your weight gain, and want to start making healthier choices. Why would that be an issue?

Definitely wouldn’t be an issue I suppose I’m just to insecure to say it out loud to someone

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ThisVividGreenEagle · 01/07/2025 18:04

MrsTerryPratchett · 01/07/2025 17:58

I’ve done well with keto. But I don’t understand you thinking PP was sarcastic about WLI. Keto and WLI essentially work the same way, reducing food noise. If you’re feeling down and depressed and not sure how to fix it, WLI are one way.

If you want just a generic answer, eat less, in a calorie deficit and move more. But the eating less is the one that will work.

only assumed due to the way the comment was put but thank you

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ThisVividGreenEagle · 01/07/2025 18:04

Witchling · 01/07/2025 17:51

This is not sarcasm. This is what happens.

How else do you plan to lose the weight?

As I said at home work outs meal planning frequent runs walks ect weight loss injections aren’t the only way to loose weight

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ThisVividGreenEagle · 01/07/2025 18:02

AutumnLeaves91 · 01/07/2025 18:00

Hey @ThisVividGreenEagle sorry this isn’t really advice but I’m right there with you. I’m currently 9 months PP and the biggest I’ve ever been. I have no stamina whatsoever but I’m considering giving the couch to 5k another go once I’ve got some trainers!

As a side note, sorry for the replies to this so far, bit of a weird vibe. I personally will not be using mounjaro and think it’s for a select few - one friend using it has even had her pancreas removed because it fucked with her pancreas levels! Not sure why that’s the go to solution advised here. I’ve heard that a calorie deficit is the fundamental key to weight loss, with exercise being a plus - I love carbs and chocolate too much lol so need to get thinking!

Haha the comments have been weird especially when just seeking advice to make positive changes I don’t want to use mj due to wanting to try do it on my own and due to side effects that have been popping around lately Couch to 5k sounds good tho wishing us both luck!x

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AutumnLeaves91 · 01/07/2025 18:00

Hey @ThisVividGreenEagle sorry this isn’t really advice but I’m right there with you. I’m currently 9 months PP and the biggest I’ve ever been. I have no stamina whatsoever but I’m considering giving the couch to 5k another go once I’ve got some trainers!

As a side note, sorry for the replies to this so far, bit of a weird vibe. I personally will not be using mounjaro and think it’s for a select few - one friend using it has even had her pancreas removed because it fucked with her pancreas levels! Not sure why that’s the go to solution advised here. I’ve heard that a calorie deficit is the fundamental key to weight loss, with exercise being a plus - I love carbs and chocolate too much lol so need to get thinking!

MrsTerryPratchett · 01/07/2025 17:58

I’ve done well with keto. But I don’t understand you thinking PP was sarcastic about WLI. Keto and WLI essentially work the same way, reducing food noise. If you’re feeling down and depressed and not sure how to fix it, WLI are one way.

If you want just a generic answer, eat less, in a calorie deficit and move more. But the eating less is the one that will work.

BrendaBleddynsBeachBall · 01/07/2025 17:55

I don’t understand why you’re ashamed to explain to your partner that you won’t be eating with him because you’re conscious of your weight gain, and want to start making healthier choices. Why would that be an issue?

Witchling · 01/07/2025 17:51

This is not sarcasm. This is what happens.

How else do you plan to lose the weight?

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ThisVividGreenEagle · 01/07/2025 17:46

ScratCat · 01/07/2025 17:41

You’d be a good candidate for mounjaro. The money you’d saving by not buying loads of food and crisps will pay for it.

I’m not sure if this is a sarcastic comment. However I don’t plan on starting mj if I believe I’m at the stage where I can loose the weight myself .

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susiedaisy1912 · 01/07/2025 17:45

Mounjaro has been the only thing that has worked consistently for me.

ScratCat · 01/07/2025 17:41

You’d be a good candidate for mounjaro. The money you’d saving by not buying loads of food and crisps will pay for it.