To share tips on how I went from 12 and a half stone - to 7 and a half stone in 9 months?

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I’m a female in my 30s.

Thus year I’ve gone down 5 stone from 12.5 stone to 7.5 stone (skinny minny!!)

The way I’ve sing this stick to 1300 calories a day and do one form of exercise a day e.g running for half hour or swimming for half hour or aerobics class.

I’ve also had a crush on a bloke in work and one thing definitely kept me on track with the diet/ exercise plan was saying to myself
“ if I stick to this plan today, I’ll be a bit lighter/fitter when I see John.” / this way of thinking has REALLY helped!! If you haven’t got a ‘John’ as it were, pretend that you do in a figurative sense.

how I stop myself from cheating in the evening is looking at TV programmes I want to watch or magazines/ newspapers I like. And any treats - going to spa at local leisure centre etc - anything that takes my mind away from eating!

Hope this helps at least one person in some way!

Have you shagged John, then?

If it was only that easy!

Yeah, here for the John updates

And does that count as your 30 minute exercise daily?

Happily, my "John" thinks I'm just fine and dandy as I am.

No we’re dating!! But so far it’s all been very chaste!! 🤣😊

Yes agreed - it’s been a boring slog at times - there have been many tears along the way (shed privately) - but it’s still been worth it !

And I will duly oblige!!

🤣🤣🤣 - I haven’t yet but if I did - no it wouldn’t!

But what if there hadn't been a John? Would you still be 5st heavier?

Will John like you if you get bigger again?

You do realise you should lose weight for yourself rather than John?

Well done, OP!

That’s an excellent position to be in 😊

Are you underweight or just short as 7.5 stone is very light?

Thank you OP! Good tips, will try it

Thank you ! 🙌🙌

Nowt wrong with Inspo John.

Oh I love that update!

I’m 5ft 1 - so actually not technically underweight!

but I’ve got no curves I admit I’m stick like!

I think my IDEAL weight when I look very slim but with curves is 7 stone 10 pounds

Well done OP. I need to get back on track, given me some motivation!

What type of meals did you eat for 1300 calories a day?

I remember the days of 1200 calories a day. Absolute torture and I wouldn't go there again. 1500 cals maybe.

Bet you feel lovely and comfortable. What size & how tall are you? Don't answer if not comfortable😊

Losing weight for a work crush?! I have heard it all now.

Ok very interesting question.

i wanted to lose weight this year before i even knew John existed. I lost a stone before I met him so was originally actually 13.5 stone - closer to 14 stone!

however after starting a new place of work I developed a crush on him and lost weight quicker ! No dilly dallying!

So to answer your question I post weight before John but was able to do it much quicker when John came on the scene!

no John wouldn’t fancy me if I was heavier he goes for slim pretty girls !

Well done OP, you've done yourself a huge favour.
Did you count macros or just calories? It would be good to see what meals you had

I’m size 8 and 5ft 1 - and I agree 1500 cals a day is better in an ideal world