I’ve got a month to lose a stone

[Cotsworlds]

Going on holiday in one month and need to be able to fit into my bathers! Don’t have time to mess about any more so need to be properly committed to diet and exercise just for one month. Anyone want to join me?

I’m going to try to stick to chicken and fish with green vegetables or salad. Trying to tell myself it’ll be unadventurous but it’s only a month.

No one can tell me what great disaster is going to befall me after a month of low calorie eating though. Other than some vague suggestions that I’ll end up gaining weight again.

You are not concerned about me at all. You just want to criticise.

I’m happy to take the risk. It’s a month and I will strive reset the balance on my holidays.

You can do it!

I love this!!! Body Con has never been my strong suit, my aforementioned friend was always taller, slimmer, but after two sections & an asshole husband (now ex) she was broken, the confidence she regained from whatever program that the lads in the most basic gym in an industrial estate devised for her, so not intimidating like the big flash ones, where everyone looks "beach bod ready!" were unbelievably helpful to say the least

it's nearly like a public service! I think I might look into lifting in the coming weeks, you both have inspired me!

Thanks!

I managed this once. I combined my diet with exercise… uphill treadmill to the tune of 1-2 hour 4 days a week. It was torturous but it worked.

I lost 1st in 2 weeks a few years back.
Campylobactor worked a treat.......😬😬

OP I weighed a similar amount as you and took 3 months to lose a stone with weight loss drugs, during which my appetite disappeared completely for the most part. I am also nearly 2 decades younger than you which I assume helps with weight loss. I think 1 stone in 1 month is completely unrealistic. I would aim for something more realistic - half a stone might be doable.

You are a teenager and had to take weight loss drugs to lose a stone over the course of three months? Doesn’t sound like they’re working well, if at all. If you’re in your teens, barely eating and only losing weight 5lb a month I’d speak to your GP.

Misread one of your posts - thought you were age 57 not 5 foot 7. I am early 40s. Anyway my comment still stands minus the age comment. Weight loss drugs aren't supposed to make you drop large amounts of weight overnight.

I’m in my 30s. It’s great that the weight loss drugs are working for you. I’m not keen on taking them whilst not actually being overweight because I don’t like the idea of injections. Happier to just put myself through a bit of hunger pain for a month.

Glad you know me and my intentions so well considering you’re an absolute stranger.
You’re completely wrong - I am concerned - but I do wish you well.

Noro? That should crash it right off.

I’ll join you! I’m about the same height but weight quite a bit more 🤣

Bloody hell - well done!! Rooting for you @Cotsworlds and might join you. I don’t drink but I over carb for sure. I actually lost 11lb on a month of mountain and it highly helped me as I eat much less sugar now and another positive, is that my face isn’t as red as it was. I know you don’t want to do WLI but just mentioning. I’m a touch taller and heavier than you. And I also agree - she’s aiming for a healthy month, less booze and fewer carbs and am amazed at the criticism!

This is covered in the Michael Moseley book and it’s not too much of a concern I suppose unless yoyoing

I’m on the last stretch of weight loss and could do with a boost, I have hugely changed my habits but still need a boost!

There are a few scare mongers on this thread, most rational people have given some great advice, we've all done crazy "drop 7lbs in a week" diets.. I have an ED & I would never recommend some of the crazy things I've done over the years but steamed fish, veg & maybe cut down on alcohol for a period of time & exercise is pretty healthy as well as drinking water, water, water!!

Best of luck @Cotsworlds ✊

Op that is a diet name, why be rude, you have been snappy for no reason.

RTFT or at least my replies.

If you don’t plan on carrying it on after the holiday you’ll regain it all and more. Then your swim suit will no longer fit next year?
why not buy a new swim suit, and change your eating habits long term.
it’s taken me a year to lose the last stone of my weight, it’s been painfully slow it would never have come off in a month and at times I was hungry and miserable

Okay well you have expressed your concerns now. Thank you.

Great!

I’ll check in now. Had a kefir yoghurt, prawns and eggs for lunch, and I’m going to make a chicken salad after Traitors. Went for an hour’s walk after work.

I didn’t think you could get weight loss medication unless you were obese. I didn’t realise I was behind the times. I really don’t fancy them though.

Thank you!

Because I want to look and feel better on my holidays.

I can’t keep up eating chicken salad, no carbs, and under 1000 calories a day for the rest of my life! It’s a month for quick results.

@JT1999 thanks so much for the detailed explanation. This is very helpful, have taken notes and will do a mixture of free weights (at home) and gym equipment. I am trying to lose weight, however with PCOS it is such a pain to shift anything, and I am quite an active person generally and walk over an hour a day. I'm on a bit of fatness streak atm, hopefully I lose some weight too 😅😬.

If you have any tips for losing weight with PCOS please share 🙏