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8 stone overweight. AMA.

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NcHere · 09/09/2019 16:20

5ft'5. Was 18 stone. BMI says I should be 10.

Ive lost 2 stone so far.

I know it's not the most amazing subject but AMA.

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phoebewallyfridge · 09/09/2019 16:23

Well done on losing 2 stone

phoebewallyfridge · 09/09/2019 16:24

What's your motivation to lose weight?

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NcHere · 09/09/2019 16:26

Thankyou Pho :)

I booked my first ever holiday abroad and I want to enjoy myself.

Plus I'm just fed up of being a fat fook in general.

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CocoLoco87 · 09/09/2019 16:38

Congratulations! You've done well so far, I hope you reach your goal. I've got 3st to lose myself.

Plus I'm just fed up of being a fat fook in general. this made me Grin it's how I feel every day!!!

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NcHere · 09/09/2019 16:44

Thanks coco.

It's so tiring isn't it? Emotionally and physically.

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managedmis · 09/09/2019 16:48

How are you losing it?

S021 · 09/09/2019 16:55

Do you feel any different having lost 2 stone? Is it easier to get around etc?

edgen2019 · 09/09/2019 17:02

NcHere - congratulations that is quite an achievement. I have lost four stone over the last year and managing (at the moment) to keep it off!

BuildBuildings · 09/09/2019 17:07

Hi I have a few! Similar situation for me. I've lost about 1.5. I'm on the pathway to have bariatric surgery. I have a few health issues which make weight loss difficult but I'm crawling along. I've never felt terrible about my size but I feel like society (and mumsnet) views me as awful for being fat. Do you find the same? Im 34 how old are you? Have you considered weight loss surgery?

BuildBuildings · 09/09/2019 17:07

Sorry also well done on the weight loss.

KennDodd · 09/09/2019 17:08

How old are you? Have you always been fat or how did it happen?

Well done with the weight loss, where's the holiday?

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NcHere · 09/09/2019 17:17

I'm doing a VLCD. SO 800 calories a day.

I dont feel different at all.

Though I recently bought some weights and was shocked when I picked up 6kgand realised what I'm carrying around with me!

No wonder I get out of puff.

I'm 34 too and I haven't considered surgery as, simply put. I can't afford it.

I was a chubby child. Around a 14 in my teenage years. I lost weight after high-school and was quite slim until I had my first child at 22.

After that I had another 2 children and gained alot in each pregnancy and never lost it in between.

I was then in a relationship for a few years with someone who encouraged poor food habits.

Together we sat and ate ourselves up to the tune of 4 stone each.

We are no longer together and I am trying to get rid of all of it.

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girlwithadragontattoo · 09/09/2019 17:18

Similar from me. I've been told by the doctors to loose it now for health reasons.

How old are you? Do you have loose skin?

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NcHere · 09/09/2019 17:19

So to be clear I've always hovered at around 13/14 stone my whole 20s.
Then in my early 30s I gained another 4stone through sadness, loneliness, using food as comfort and not getting out of the house.

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NcHere · 09/09/2019 17:20

I have an extreme overhang. My skin on my thighs and bingo wings is OK.

I'm hoping they won't be too bad when I hit my target but I don't hold much hope for my stomach.

I think my future will be tucking my tummy skin into spanx knickers.

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floffel · 09/09/2019 17:22

Well done @NcHere. What advice would you give to someone who is just starting this journey?

did you use MyFitnessPal?

BendydickCuminsnatch · 09/09/2019 17:22

I’m same height and 16 stone ish. I’ve never been smaller than a size 16, never bigger than an 18. So I think I can’t stay motivated to lose weight because i’ve never known any different and am not unhappy. Is the holiday your ultimate aim - what size are you aiming for? How will you stay motivated after your holiday? I lost a load of weight for my wedding but was still a slim 16/large 14. Felt great but can’t replicate that once in a lifetime motivation!

Wiltshirelass2019 · 09/09/2019 17:23

Well done on your weight loss do far! Do you find you get very hot?

edgen2019 · 09/09/2019 17:23

At least your weight is going in the right direction, just believe in yourself, go for it, you can do it.

Dirtyjellycat · 09/09/2019 17:24

Well done OP. I keep losing and gaining the same 1.5 stones but I’ve got a bit of momentum now so I hope I’ll be at the two stone mark soon too.

How quickly is the weight coming off at 800 cal per day? I have quite a few friends who have done a VLCD at 500 per day ask they lost a stone per month. Is it much slower?

EvenPhilip · 09/09/2019 17:28

I don't think I've got any questions.
It was awful to read about you gaining 4 stone through sadness😢 i just wanted to say well done on the weight loss so far.
I sincerely wish you all the best with the rest of your plan, I hope we can have a before and after when you reach your target. You sound very determined and I think you could be quite inspirational..

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NcHere · 09/09/2019 17:28

I don't use my fitness pal.

I just stick to my VLCD products and am trying to do some light exercise.
My knees are pretty fucked if I try to run or squat. so I don't like anything high energy so I'm doing light weight training.

I'm aiming to be 10 stone.

My holiday is my main aim. Yes. But in general I just want to feel better.

I want to enjoy clothes again.
Take the guilt out of food.
Find a new outlet for my stress.

I really couldn't give nay advice as I've been fat for over a decade.

I think when it's time it just clicks and I don't think that can be forced.

I've tried so many times and failed.

This time I just KNOW I will do it because I don't have any other choice.

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NcHere · 09/09/2019 17:29

I get very hot. I never have a coat on. At most a car do.

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NcHere · 09/09/2019 17:31

It's a stone a month roughly.

From 11th August I've lost 15lbs. I lost the other stone beforehand.

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NcHere · 09/09/2019 17:34

Surgery hasn't been an option in my head as I could never go private (I'm on benefits due to long term illness)

And I guess I was in denial.

Like I wasn't fat enough to qualify on the NHS, I was, but my head was in the sand about it.

I went to the GP a few times and never really go help.

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