Page 5 | If you had to lose a stone how would you go about it?

Graee · 2026-06-27T15:59:47+00:00

Have a stone I would like to lose. In no particular rush but it just has me feeling gross. I haven’t been on a diet in ages. So much contradictory info. Some say fast - others say this stresses the body. Same with walking but a friend said don’t bother the calories lost is not worth it. id love any advice as i really dont know which path is best

Pansykavalier · 27/06/2026 20:17

HighgateHattie · 27/06/2026 20:13

Walking is excellent cardiovascular exercise and good for your bones. Get the NHS Active 10 free app and aim for 30 brisk minutes every day.

I agree. And even more effective if you wear a weighted vest and/or ankle and wrist weights.

Pansykavalier · 27/06/2026 20:15

Graee · 27/06/2026 20:00

Can I ask why you cut sweetener? I live off sweetener - have it on iced coffee, Greek yoghurt etc. It doesn’t seem to have any negative side effects

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As long as you continue to eat sweet things, even if the sweetener is artificial, you will continue to crave sweet things. By gradually reducing, you can train your palate not to expect sweet stuff. Makes everything else so much easier - gradually you'll get used to the much subtler taste of vegetables. Can be life changing!

cupfinalchaos · 27/06/2026 20:14

Naughty advice here but I cheated and got Munjaro. Took less than 2 months on lowest dose 2.5 and I haven’t regained it. Easiest thing I’ve ever done and don’t regret it in slightest.

HighgateHattie · 27/06/2026 20:13

Walking is excellent cardiovascular exercise and good for your bones. Get the NHS Active 10 free app and aim for 30 brisk minutes every day.

Nothungrycat · 27/06/2026 20:09

Get decent food tracking app on phone (I'm on Lose It, but others are available). Tell them what you want to lose, and how long you'd like to take to do so. They'll tell you how many calories you need to eat every day. Track what you eat, and if you stick to what they say, you will lose that weight!

MinimumRage · 27/06/2026 20:06

ByPeachPeer · 27/06/2026 19:57

I've lost a stone in the past month by making sure I do 10k steps a day at least, drinking loads of water, having a light breakfast (usually fruit and yogurt) and lunch (chicken salad) but fairly normal evening meal (home cooked and healthy but nothing extreme) also still had a few wines and meals out here and there as I've just wanted to keep it sustainable for my usual lifestyle. Never have any snacks but I've never been bothered. I'm happy with that really. Really low carb works for me but no carb is no good as I end up starving and pigging out.

This is a great simple diet plan. Especially the rule not to cut out sth entirely….your cravings will go out of control. So eg sugar cut right back but have something sweet 1/2 times per week.

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Graee · 27/06/2026 20:04

Howdymostgratefil · 27/06/2026 20:02

Keto and 2 meals a day.

How many calories would those meals come to?

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MinimumRage · 27/06/2026 20:04

Loads of good advice above. I use Noom which wraps up lots of the above advice - calorie counting, changing mindset, nudging you from carbs and refined foods to whole foods and proteins. I find it great.

Howdymostgratefil · 27/06/2026 20:02

Keto and 2 meals a day.

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Graee · 27/06/2026 20:01

Thanks all for the advice. Taking it on board.

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Graee · 27/06/2026 20:01

ByPeachPeer · 27/06/2026 19:57

I've lost a stone in the past month by making sure I do 10k steps a day at least, drinking loads of water, having a light breakfast (usually fruit and yogurt) and lunch (chicken salad) but fairly normal evening meal (home cooked and healthy but nothing extreme) also still had a few wines and meals out here and there as I've just wanted to keep it sustainable for my usual lifestyle. Never have any snacks but I've never been bothered. I'm happy with that really. Really low carb works for me but no carb is no good as I end up starving and pigging out.

Think I will follow your approach

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Graee · 27/06/2026 20:00

beeble347 · 27/06/2026 19:51

What's worked for me and I'm not doing it right now but strict cutting out all sugar (even sweetener, honey) and limiting or avoiding refined carbs. I'm a size 10 but had to do it for medical reasons and my waist suddenly looked amazing not even a bit of mummy tummy. Miserable though! I've just had to go gluten free (coeliac) so reintroduced sugar as one of my few food joys left

Can I ask why you cut sweetener? I live off sweetener - have it on iced coffee, Greek yoghurt etc. It doesn’t seem to have any negative side effects

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ByPeachPeer · 27/06/2026 19:57

I've lost a stone in the past month by making sure I do 10k steps a day at least, drinking loads of water, having a light breakfast (usually fruit and yogurt) and lunch (chicken salad) but fairly normal evening meal (home cooked and healthy but nothing extreme) also still had a few wines and meals out here and there as I've just wanted to keep it sustainable for my usual lifestyle. Never have any snacks but I've never been bothered. I'm happy with that really. Really low carb works for me but no carb is no good as I end up starving and pigging out.

MyLimeGuide · 27/06/2026 19:54

pinefalls · 27/06/2026 19:50

Have you thought about patenting that? You could make a fortune.

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😂

MyLimeGuide · 27/06/2026 19:53

ToffeeCrabApple · 27/06/2026 18:48

No pharmacist or doctor is going to prescribe mounjaro to someone who is size 10/12 & 137 lbs at 5 ft 4.

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But you can just pay for them.

beeble347 · 27/06/2026 19:51

What's worked for me and I'm not doing it right now but strict cutting out all sugar (even sweetener, honey) and limiting or avoiding refined carbs. I'm a size 10 but had to do it for medical reasons and my waist suddenly looked amazing not even a bit of mummy tummy. Miserable though! I've just had to go gluten free (coeliac) so reintroduced sugar as one of my few food joys left

pinefalls · 27/06/2026 19:50

TheWytch · 27/06/2026 19:41

I just eat less when I need to lose some weight.

Have you thought about patenting that? You could make a fortune.

TheWytch · 27/06/2026 19:41

I just eat less when I need to lose some weight.

darksideofthetoon · 27/06/2026 19:41

Minasama · 27/06/2026 19:35

I weight about a stone more than I did at 18 and look slim (size 8.) If I cut out treats and processed food and make sure to do a walk every day I can easily lose a few pounds. Not sure the approach is that different depending on baseline?

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In your case then likely not as you’re already in good shape. Remember that the UK has a huge obesity epidemic hence why I asked about where you currently stand.

Sounds like you have answered your own question so I’d start with that and see how you go over the next 2-3 months. Ideally aim for 0.5-1 lb of weight loss per week as it will be most comfortable.

Good luck.

Veronyk · 27/06/2026 19:38

Dizzydrizzy · 27/06/2026 17:06

Mounjaro. I would just Lie like all the others.

That's probably the only way I could do it too. I've been a stone overweight for 30 years. Once or twice I've managed to lose half a stone then I slowly put it back on. I've accepted it now. I just make sure I dont get any heavier.
I would be tempted to try the Wegovy pills though, if they didn't cost so much.

Whowhenwhatwear · 27/06/2026 19:36

Following!

EmeraldShamrock000 · 27/06/2026 19:35

If it is the last stone and you’re looking for a reshape then you can start exercising, running, lifting a few weights, or if it sounds intensive, chair Pilates is easy to do.

Minasama · 27/06/2026 19:35

darksideofthetoon · 27/06/2026 17:04

Depends what your baseline is. If you’re 10 stone overweight then 1 stone can easily be achieved by some calorie restriction and a bit of activity. Could be as simple as cutting out a daily sugary coffee for some.

But if you’re in very good shape and looking to lean down to bikini show shape then that’s a different matter and requires a different approach.

I weight about a stone more than I did at 18 and look slim (size 8.) If I cut out treats and processed food and make sure to do a walk every day I can easily lose a few pounds. Not sure the approach is that different depending on baseline?

managingexpectations · 27/06/2026 19:33

Me personally I’d cut out fizzy juice and eat smaller portions making sure I was having well balanced protein rich meals. And no snacking, that’s my downfall!
I hate “dieting” and I know what I should be doing I just choose not to. If I wanted fast results I’d calorie count.
exercise I’d walk more and add in 1-2 weight based sessions a week
a stone off is doable in a couple of months just by making better choices and eating a little bit less.

somanychristmaslights · 27/06/2026 19:32

RaraRachael · 27/06/2026 18:53

It did absolutely nothing for me for weight loss. I was walking several km per day at a good pace.

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Then you were eating the calories back that you burnt.