To start this thread so I can hold myself accountable?

[CantSeeTheDifference]

Hi, I started a thread in chat today about needing to lose a lot of weight (10 stones🙈😱) after 30 years of cpmfort eating due to childhood trauma.

I have lost 3 stones already in 6 months, and I am determined, for my physical health and my mental health that I am going to lose that whole 10 stone, even if it takes me 10 years!

Hopefully though it will take a little bit less time than that 😂. But if it doesn't, so be it, it's still got to go no matter the length of time! I'm absolutely miserable and have put myself at great risk of many obesity-related illnesses and diseases. I'm 35 and don't want to die young.

So, AIBU to start this thread to hold myself accountable and use it to come back to when needed? I could update it as I go along or come back in a years time with, hopefully, a wonderful 6+ stone loss update! 🙏

YANBU - accountability is key..please stick with what you're doing, shift the weight & tell us all about it. Go you!

Good luck!!

Yes I think it’s a great idea and you can do it. My friend lost a similar amount and kept it off. No crazy diets, just cut back on food and kept chipping away at it.

May the force be with you.

I’ll stick with you. I’ve lost 2 stone and have another 3 or 4 to go.

Good luck I've lost 5 stone 3 to go not easy and had months of nothing then restart,I calorie count use slimfast and weights was 20 stone now 15

Horray, I have well-wishers!

OK, I will keep this thread going and update it as and when required!

To those wanting to join me, you are more than welcome to. The more the merrier 😊 Some company would certainly be appreciated.

For everyone else, take a seat and stick around for the show! Hopefully, it's not a shit show! 😂🙈

I have lost 3 stones already in 6 months

That’s brilliant, OP! Keep it up 💪🏻 yes absolutely use this thread to keep us updated and for us all to share tips/ideas and progress.

3 stone off in 6 months is fantastic op, well done 👏👏👏👏

Well done to you! How did you do 3 stones in 6 months?

My friend has just done similar - it’s possible! I love your determation and drive.

I will join !
I need to lose about 6 stone. I've lost 2 stone in 2 months by calorie counting, only 6 more to go ...

This is exactly what I'm doing too! I haven't made any sudden drastic changes as that has never worked well for me the other 3476 times I've tried to lose weight🙉 I ended up trying to do too much at once and got overwhelmed, stressed, ended up bingeing and feeling shit about myself, then thought what's the use, and gave up!

I started small; by making meal plans every week, cutting down on the amount of shit I eat, and gradually added other measures too over the 6 months such as drinking water and squash (I hate water on its own so its better than nothing), taking in fruit to eat in work instead of crisps and recently I have joined an exercise class.

Little things that I can manage, that amount to big changes over time.
I also started Slimpods in January and it seems to be helping!

I will join! I have 6 stones to lose! Started second week of January and have lost 1 stone 1/2 lb. Slow and steady. I joined slimming world but wasn't keen on their ethos completely so I'm loosely following slimming world along with calorie counting and upping my steps to aim for 10k a day. I've had some wobbles as I have a terrible relationship with food(I'm sure mine also stems from childhood trauma) we can do this. Let's do it together!

You’ve got this OP! My mum lost ten stone with sheer hard work and determination-exercise and really healthy eating. Super proud of her. Keep at it xx

I'll join please! I've not lost anything and after a very difficult few months I've probably gained. I need to lose around 4 stone to be comfortable. I've just not had the determination and I like doritos! They cheer me up. Good luck op x

What a fabulous loss @CantSeeTheDifference massive congratulations.

Good for you! That's amazing. All the very best of luck.

I've lost 1 stone 8 in 4 months (but that includes gain of 6 and then having to lose it again over Christmas and New Year 🙈). 2 stone to go.

I'm eating in calorie deficit and increased from 4k to 12k steps a day.

Well done you. I'm in too please, I've piled weight on due to being on long term steroids, nearly 4 stone in 2 years and I was on the chubby side before that. I go to Slimming World, mainly for the accountability of being in the group and I've lost 1.5 stone so far. I start Pilates this week. Just finished the steroids so hoping that will make it a bit easier. I've promised myself that I will order a pair of Huit jeans once I hit my target. We can all do this for sure

Good luck, and very well done to you!
I’ve lost 5 stones, but gained back 10lb, as I’ve got a bit slack with it again.
but I’m aiming to lose another 2 stone. I do calorie counting, focus on high protein foods, and joined a gym. I do 4 gym sessions a week, plus keep track of my steps for non gym days.
you’re right - little changes add up, you just need to stick with it and stay consistent.

Well done OP. Stick with what works for you. I'm down exactly 1 stone since Christmas, I need ideally to lose another 2 but don't care how long it takes as long as I move in the right direction. Already i can feel a difference in my body, less fatigue and less achy joints. You must really be feeling that 3 stone. It's very motivating so keep at it, slow and steady and we'll get there.

Please remember accountability doesn't equal shame. I've always struggled to separate the two.
Also, please know losses will not always be linear. It will be a constant learning process!

It will also feel like the absolute best thing when you reach your goal. Your body will support you to get there, and you will probably enjoy a much different relationship with your body than you have now.

I will run with you - I have about 3 stone to lose but hard going with hashimoto, pcos and possibly lipodema

I also need to lose 10 stones

I'd like to join in please. I have at least 10 stone to lose. Am at the stage of feeling seriously unwell with the extra weight, my joints are screaming at me, I'm 50 but move like my 80 year old mother and am generally ruining my own life as I'm embarrassed to be seen and wonder how DH can possibly find me attractive, our sex life is dead because of how I feel about myself. I will weigh myself in the morning if I remember. I was 21 st 10 last time I had to at the doctors.

That's a great Weight loss OP
I will definitely be following your thread and wish you and your fellow posters all the best
Good luck everyone 😊