Can I lose four stone in six months?

[SexAndCakes]

Typical post-Christmas realisation that working from home and general life stresses over the last few years have led to a very sedentary lifestyle, overeating and getting fat (BMI 28). I need to lose four stone to get to my ideal weight (BMI 21). This feels like a very long road and is combined with feeling generally low about some other life areas. I have also been overweight for a number of years now so feel like I have lost the sense of myself as a slim person IYSWIM.

I'd love to hear from others who have achieved this type of weight loss. Also, whether six months is a realistic timeframe to lose four stone without things like weight loss drugs (not eligible or I would welcome them!). I feel like I need the shortest possible timeframe to be motivated for this. The good news is that I currently have the time and resources to make it my focus.

YABU - six months to lose four stone is not realistic
YANBU - it can be done (ideally share advice on how please!)

@SexAndCakes after having babies I always cut the carbs in the evening but I've never cut out sugar before. No sugar and low carb is really suiting me. I never count calories and don't eat anything labelled as low fat either. I'm gluten free too and don't buy anything really that's processed.

I would suggest this one https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/low_carb_bootcamp/5235650-sign-up-here-for-january-bootcamp-its-a-dry-one.

There is a sort of ongoing mutual support going on, a kind of (free) informal club.

It is great as it has been shown scientifically that people are more likely to lose weight if they are trying to do it in the company of others.

Biwi is the key person to thank really.

There are also threads with low carb recipes etc.

People sign up to try and cut carbs together for a month or 2, then relax (however much they want to) over Christmas and New Year, say.

I no this is old but 800 kcals is not a friend to anyone I ended up wearing wigs for a bit after a 1000 kcals diet , hair fell out in clumps 🙃

Our daughter has lost around 6 stones in 8 months. Calorie counting (1,500 per day) and fairly low carb and lots of exercise so I’d say it is possible but you have to be committed and consistent.