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To ask if anyone wants to join me?

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 11:40

Anyone else. like me, desperate to reach their goal weight by the end of 2023?

I started yesterday, did a lot of walking and went to the gym even though I didn't feel like it - knew realistically I'd feel worse if I didn't go.

I'm 12 stone 8 - I weighed myself yesterday.

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 11:41

I'm doing a calorie controlled diet btw - but whatever works for you !

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LateMumma · 17/09/2023 14:17

Me please! I'm starting tomorrow. I've got a 'big' birthday coming up and have put on a couple of stone over the last few years

Aworldofwonder · 17/09/2023 14:19

Yes me! I'm trying to get 10 kilos down by the begining of December.

I'm in a calorie deficit, walking every day and doing hiit three times a week.

SussexLass87 · 17/09/2023 14:31

Can I join in too? I'm trying so hard, and getting down about the pounds not shifting.

I joined a gym 4 months ago, go 3 x a week, and have lost 1lb 😄 But! Feel really good and sleeping much better.

Also intermittent fasting.
Trying to be positive!

SunsetsAndSandwiches · 17/09/2023 14:42

I'm trying to lose 12 pounds over the next 2 months so happy to join you :)

Also doing calorie controlled, but spreading total cals over 7 days to see if a bit of flex can help me stick to it better. I really need to gain some motivation to exercise more too!

dynastyfan · 17/09/2023 14:45

I'd love to join too please.
Currently battling a chest infection so not eating much anyway but I'm looking to loose a stone at least but struggling with menopause weight gain around my bum and Tim and it's really getting me down.

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 15:24

Aw thanks all for replying - we've got this! Smile

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 15:25

@LateMumma - ah that's great that you've got an incentive!

Mondays are a great day for starting a diet I've found

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 15:27

@*Aworldofwonder
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Ah that's a similar level I want to lose!

Calorie counting by far works best for me!

I've never tried HIIT but would love to at some point

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BindyCeale · 17/09/2023 15:29

I'm in too.

Boujibroke · 17/09/2023 15:30

Can I join please Grin

I have two and a half stone to lose. Really need to increase exercise.

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 15:31

@SussexLass87
Ah yes of course!
Ah - it's great you feel much better anyway !!

I've found from past experience that an 800 calorie a day diet plus 2 litres of water a day WILL shift the pounds !! We've got this ! 🙌

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 15:35

@SunsetsAndSandwiches*
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Ah - that's an achievable goal Smile

I've definitely found from past experience spreading the calories out over 7 days works 👌

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 15:36

@*dynastyfan
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Ah - hope you feel better soon.

I'm 50 so from what you say may be a similar age to you - can relate!

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 15:37

That's great @BindyCeale - we can do this!

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 15:39

Ah yes of course @Boujibroke

I myself would feel so much better at 2 and a half stone lighter!!

And also I feel so much better after exercise

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scrantonelectriccity · 17/09/2023 15:40

Me please! I had DD2 12 weeks ago, I am 1 stone 12.5lbs down and another 1st 9lbs to go. I've been going to the gym 3-4 X a week and one of those is a PT session + calorie counting

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 15:46

@*scrantonelectriccity
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ah congratulations on your new baby and your weight loss so far! Sounds like you're doing all the right things from your description!

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 15:46

Sorry about my bold fails!! Grin

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LateMumma · 17/09/2023 16:11

I usually do keto, which works really well for me, but I've got a bit too much on this week to get my head around it, so I'm going to low cal for a week first. Good luck everyone!

user12345678912334 · 17/09/2023 16:18

Me too!
Lockdown, plus losing my mum, has sent me into a spiral. Need to lose about 2.5 stone.

Tg2023 · 17/09/2023 16:19

I'll join got roughly 2 stone to lose.
I'm 5ft 3" and just over 11 stone 😩 I've been having less calories daily & taking the stairs everyday instead of the lifts; this includes in work, train stations, supermarkets/shops and last Sunday I actually cycled to my mums but ruined it by having a few brandy's while there and had my partner pick me up instead of cycling home 😖

SussexLass87 · 17/09/2023 16:28

Feeling a bit more "okay, can do this" reading all your posts.

I'm going to try and cut out sugar too, I'm at the point where I feel like my body needs a good kicking. (She doesn't really, she's been through a lot...but she's got too big!!) 😄

Okay! New fasting days are Friday and Sunday as I've work Mon-Thurs and can't face the 3pm slump whilst fasting too!!

Good luck everyone 🤩

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 20:30

@LateMumma - ah I've not tried Keto - but heard so much about it ! Good luck 🙌

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CorryAndwes · 17/09/2023 20:31

Ah - I'm about an inch shorter than you @tg2023 but a stone and a half heavier! Good luck !!

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