The big 2020 weight loss thread

[tectonicplates]

Let's do it!

I really need to get far more exercise this year.

I'm in too! Will probably start on the 2nd January.
I'm going away on a 2 week trip in April where I will need to wear summer clothes and a bikini... so basically 3 months to lose as much as possible. I'm not sure what is realistic but I think I need to lose about 2.5 stone altogether. Hoping for about half of that by the trip.
Going to try to do the couch to 5k plus a once a week swim.

Another goal is to read 12 books next year.

I was just about to start a thread just weighed myself (no scales at home) I'm 13 stone 😭 thought I was doing Okay and gradually losing weight.
I was I a really good place 4/5 years ago before I got pregnant with DS3. I just can't shift the weight although in fairness I haven't really tried hard enough. Been studying a master's for last 2 years and had the pressure of taking over the family business so no wonder I haven't had the head space.
Need to get fit and healthy this year.

Me too! Am a size 20 and want to be size 16 for our big family holiday to Florida. Have 5 months.
Currently have bad chest infection but once I can breathe easy again I'll get my walking boots on and NO junk food.

I don't really trust the home scales but they just said 12st 6. I'm 5 foot 5/6 so this puts me overweight. I am going to weigh myself in a boots proper scales next week on Monday and try to weight once a week/ fortnight. It will be 13 weeks until my trip then. So if I can do at least a pound a week in that time then I'll be happy. But will aim for more. I am more determined than ever.

I’m in! Haven’t lost any of my baby weight and he’s now 3! I’m also having loads of problems with hyper-mobility in my joints which is through lack of exercise. Hoping to lose 1.5 stone by July and planning to start on the 1st Jan.

I’m in. 1ish stone left to loose. Went for a jog on Xmas day and today!

I'm in! I'm down to 198lbs (from 300+ a couple of years ago 😳) but I sort of fell off the wagon a few months ago. Not regaining anything, just slacking off and maintaining. Not paying attention to food, I've not been running since mid-October, just half-arsing everything.

I need to keep reminding myself that I didn't come this far to only come this far.

Wow well done puds I am visiting family all over the christmas and new year period (with a 1 night flying visit at home in between!) And I didn't pack any running clothes. I do have trainers so I suppose I could do something!

I'm in. Need to lose 2.5 stone.Will get weighed tomorrow so I have a baseline.

Yep need to loose 7lbs at least.

Thank you @Iggleonkupsy I’m aiming for a run a day to keep myself in check over Xmas!

I'm in 4 stone to lose!
I just want it gone after years and years of talking about it and promising myself

@tectonicplates

I use a Nuband Flash HR Activity Tracker. They're about £30 - £40 depending where you buy them. I find mine has everything I need. I have MS so monitoring my physical activity is important.

So many of us!

I'm wide awake at this stupid time because my meds.dont seem to be working so I haven't been to sleep yet.

This is one of my problems. Lack of sleep, low energy, craving junk, eat sugar filled crap for boost, wears off, eat more sugar filled crap and so on and so on.

Me too. I just watched a great film about getting your life together and being healthy again called Brittany Runs a Marathon. I recommend it if anyone needs encouragement. Very well done. I’m on bias. Eating healthy again and learning to run again couch to 5k again. Wishing you all luck.

redroses what did you watch it on? I could do with something to motivate me.

That’s meant to say “I’m going to be eating healthy again and learning to run” etc ..
HerRoyalFattyness I watched it on Prime Video. It did just the trick for me. I hope you find it.

I’m in too. My weight is creeping and i caught sight of myself on xmas day in my new outfit and wanted to cry. DS isn’t a newborn anymore so that’s no excuse. I’m back at work where there is always biscuits and chocolates around. I need to lose 4 stone. Portion size is my issue and I really need to move more!

Ooops pressed too soon! *so hopefully this thread keeps me motivated!

I'm in!

3 stone to lose starting today

Planning 1 hours walking/day

Couch to 5k

Alcohol in moderation, 2 units/night and 2 alcohol free days a week

Sitting down for ALL meals and snacks (this is the big one for me)

Not eating after evening meal

Let's do this!!!!

Oh and mainly plant based

I'm in too, as I am at least a stone over what I was about a year ago.

Too much wine and snacks over the year have taken their toll especially when combined with virtually no exercise.

Signed up for a 12 week programme with personal trainer starting on 2nd Jan so committed to get back down to around 10 stone.

We've got this ladies! Xx

@Redrosesandsunsets I watched that too. Really enjoyed it and it’s definitely spurred me on.

I'm off to an exercise class this morning. Thanks everyone for joining this thread and let's keep on motivating each other.

Weigh in completed. 13 stone. I am 5 ft 4"