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I am writing this to read back in one year

98 replies

Okimbig · 15/06/2021 22:14

I am writing this to read back in six months. You don’t have to read it, but I know that this will motivate me to keep going.

I am 5’4 and 19 stone. I have been dealing with horrific postnatal for one year and have gained six stone since birth.

I am deeply unhappy and am self conscious. I no longer make an effort with myself and my clothes are all huge. I have a double chin that makes me hate my face.

I was never like this. I was always slim and happy, my goal and natural weight being 10 stone.

Yesterday, I started a keto diet, because I am desperate to keep it up. And I am vowing to keep doing this and beyond getting to my target weight.

I know it will happen in steps and that’s okay, but I can’t be this way any more. I am unhealthy and anxious about leaving the house and even sitting in public chairs in case they break. This isn’t healthy.

I have a child who I need to be here for, so I am doing this for him as much as myself.

In six months, I hope to have lost four stone, and by one year, or even two, I hope to be back to where I was.

I hope I come back to read this when I am happy in who I am, and what I am.

OP posts:
dudsville · 15/06/2021 22:15

Good luck op!

AnneLovesGilbert · 15/06/2021 22:15

Good for you Smile

LemonFantaGin · 15/06/2021 22:16

You got this!

Magissa · 15/06/2021 22:19

Hope you update as you go along. I'm following this! I have done keto. I love how energetic you feel after the initial first few days! Good luck Smile

132orbust · 15/06/2021 22:19

Would it help to have this like an online diary and we could check in and support you? If so, I would be game to support you.

GreyhoundG1rl · 15/06/2021 22:19

Oh, op... Here for you. You're on your way.

Hawkmoth · 15/06/2021 22:20

Good luck OP.

WettyHainthrop · 15/06/2021 22:21

Good luck! You’ve got it. And you’ve got us to answer to now Wink

You already sound so, so motivated so you’re away. 🙌🏻

Blossomtoes · 15/06/2021 22:21

You can definitely do this. It’s a great way to achieve weight loss.

danni0509 · 15/06/2021 22:21

Good luck!

Started intermittent fasting myself last Friday (I eat between 12-5pm) I have gained 5 stone since last April 😒 how that’s possible I’ll never know, but I have!

One day at a time @Okimbig that’s all you have to do.

Cagedbirdsinging · 15/06/2021 22:21

Wishing you health and happiness Smile

AlmostSummer21 · 15/06/2021 22:22

Health & happiness

Plenty of us around if you want to use this as an outlet on good days snd bad and if not I look forward to you checking in after a few months!

twinklemum87 · 15/06/2021 22:23

Good luck OP 👍🏻

SunscreenCentral · 15/06/2021 22:23

100% support! Good luck op, I salute your determination- you can do this and I can't wait to see your updates 🤞🏻💫🙌🏻

TeenTraumaTrials · 15/06/2021 22:23

Hope you manage to achieve your goal and this thread motivates you. Do it for your little one.

Roodicus21 · 15/06/2021 22:23

You can do it. Good luck

Looubylou · 15/06/2021 22:25

Lots of luck OP. Please do update us, there'll be great months and bad months, and I'm sure you'll get lots of support here.

DrEllie · 15/06/2021 22:25

Good luck 🍀 you got this 💪

FTEngineerM · 15/06/2021 22:26

Good luck and congratulations on your new baby, especially in hard times like these you’re doing something about it!

This is a great idea.
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mommybear1 · 15/06/2021 22:26

Good luck op 😁

PhoenixReincarnated · 15/06/2021 22:28

Good luck OP. You can and will do this Flowers

Cheeseycheeseycheesecheese · 15/06/2021 22:31

You've got this!!
Another voice saying keep an online diary of your progress, would love to follow how you get on!

AtrociousCircumstance · 15/06/2021 22:32

You can do it 💪🏼

TheTempest · 15/06/2021 22:34

You’ve got this OP! I’m 2 weeks in, and want to be as close to target as I can by a hen do next April. Just keep going, you can do this and so can I!

PermanentTemporary · 15/06/2021 22:35

One day, one meal at a time x