Anyone with 40+ BMI want support to loose weight during lockdown ?

[PonyosGreenBucket]

I've decided to start tomorrow because I'm scared to death I'm going to die because of my weight.

Height. 5Ft 5
Weight. 17st 3lbs
BMI. 40.1

Anyone?

[katcha16]

Hi all!
Would love to join in too please I need all the support/ help I can get! I've been trying to loose weight since lockdown
Height 5'4
SW 16.12 on 7th March (BMI 40.3)
CW 15.13 on 16th April (BMI 38.1)

My next goal is to get to the 14 stones (14.13 will do to start )

I've been playing around with low carb but need to commit properly and start moving my ass!!!

[Spacemonkey2016]

Can I join too? I was always around a BMI 27, but two children later and it's now up to 39. Eeek. I eat when I'm bored and out of habit, and I can't seem to change that. I used to go to the gym lots and swim before my children (3 and 13 weeks) but now I simply have no time. I'm a perpetual failed member of Slimming World. Any support appreciated :)

[Dinnerfor1]

Can I join too? I’m 5 foot 9 and 19 stone 7, so BMI is 40.5. I’ve lost 5lb since the beginning of lock down but finding it hard to keep going. I’ve lost several stone a few times previously but always put it back on. Of course I knew the health risks, but I’m hoping that this more immediate risk will prompt me to make permanent changes. I’m so cross at myself.

So far I’ve been using MyFitnessPal to track calories and am making sure I do 30 minutes exercise each day.

[Dinnerfor1]

decisiondecision have a look at the MyFitnessPal app for tracking calories. If you put your details in and how much you want to lose, it will suggest how many calories a day you should have. I find it a helpful starting point.

[Between4and30letters]

I can’t remember what nn I first posted out here with - but never mind, I’ve managed a mile’s walk this evening (struggling hugely with going out due to anxiety) .

Also did the Joe Wicks workout for seniors ... bit embarrassing but I definitely felt better for it .

Switched things up with tea tonight .. had spicy stir fry prawns with rice, and a huge salad . Tiny bit of chocolate too !

[vivariumvivariumsvivaria]

Missed the wagon yesterday, but, did find the treat cupboard and an entire bottle of wine...

Dammit.

Going for a walk now and have registered breakfast on MFP. And trying to think of Frumpy's maxim - yesterday's choices were poor/counterproductive/make me feel shit about myself, but, I can do something better with today's and tomorrow's...

[PanicOnTheStreets85]

How are you doing today @vivariumvivariumsvivaria? I fell off the wagon a bit too yesterday. We don't have anything particularly unhealthy in the house but I did wolf down a couple of DH's protein bars when I was feeling peckish . I'm back on track so far today!

[lunar1]

Good luck to everyone, last year I went from a bmi of 41 down to 29. It took 6 months and I did Keto. More importantly I have maintained for the last 4.5 months. I've still done low carb but not Keto to maintain.

Restarted Keto yesterday to get myself from overweight to healthy.

I know it's not the diet for everyone, but it's really worked for me, I've never felt deprived through it.

[monkeytennis97]

Hello all how is everyone doing?

[YinuCeatleAyru]

I am teetering on the borderline between bmi40+ and bmi

[igivein]

Well I first posted on Saturday at 19 stone, I've lost 1lb, so I'm officially not in need of a bariatric bed if I go into hospital (tiny victories ).

How's everyone else getting on?

[Bubblemonkey]

Not quite that high, but I can’t stop eating utter shite 😩

[Bakewell79]

I would love to join!

I really think this is the wake up call that i needed, Started on March the 31st at 19st 7lbs and a shocking BMI of 48.3 and as of yesterday managed to get down to 18st 2lbs and BMI 44.9.

Still a long long way to go but im determined to finally do something about my weight.

It would be amazing to have some support and to support others

xx

[monkeytennis97]

Welcome Bakewell79!

I started with a BMI of 42.2 on March 16th (when I started the diet), am now BMI 39.1 having lost a stone and about 3lbs. Aiming for BMI of 35 by end of June if possible... we can do this!!!

[monkeytennis97]

@Bakewell79 that's a fantastic loss by the way! Well done!

[Bakewell79]

Thanks monkeytennis97

You have had an impressive loss yourself!

[Uptheduffy]

I tried on some of the clothes I wore to work before the lockdown and they (Trousers) didn't fit or were really tight. It's easy not to notice you're gaining even more when you can wear comfy clothes around the house! Did too lots of exercises yesterday and although I did eat some chocolate I stopped and didn't turn that into an eating fest. Hope everyone has a good day.

[Beachcomber74]

How is everyone getting on?
I think I’ll join this in enviable 40plus club if that’s ok!
I have put on 7lbs in lockdown & I found this thread and decided to have a healthy good day today. So far so good!!

[Fatloser1]

Good morning,
Can I join please? My weight is out of control and I'm so unhappy. I eat through emotions, addiction and habit.
Two years ago I lost just over 6 stone from starting at my heaviest of 18st 5lbs. Today I weigh 16st 13lbs.
Every stone bracket up I went into I swore I'd get back down. Last Sunday I was 17st 0.5lbs. I can't keep going up. I have hardly any clothes that fit. I kept all my beautiful clothes from my 12st days.
I'm sorry I'm all about me. I just need to get it out today. I'm usually very supportive.
I'm sitting here so uncomfortable and sore. My body aches I'm bursting out of clothes. My husband is loving and kind and tries to be supportive but is a bit of a feeder if I'm honest. I need to have a serious chat with him.

My first goal is to get back into the 15st bracket, comfortably. I'll aim for 15lbs first.

Good luck everyone. I really hope we can keep this thread active and busy. We can support each other and do this!

[Beachcomber74]

Welcome Fatloser1 though am sure you’re not like your user name.
I’ve had 2 healthy days. We can do this!

[Bakewell79]

Still going well here, not fallen off the wagon... yet!

Fatloser1 I would give anything to be your weight at the moment I’m striving to get under 18 stone and hoping to reach that next week!

Chin up, we can all do this!

[buckeejit]

Joining up please-BMI of 38 & developed a sore throat last night so concerned where it has come from & if it's CV. Have been isolating since 13 March! I know the guilt of being so overweight would weigh extra heavily on me if I were admitted so if I can lose some now at least I can say I've tried

I always thought this sort of situation would be ideal for me to get fit & lose weight, but while it's been enjoyable while we're all well, also it's been stressful with the children & grocery shopping etc.

I enjoy healthy food, hate exercise & love wine & a massive bag of crisps with a bottle in the evening. Clearly that has to go. Think I need to do something like a programme. I've been successful with slimming world in the past but couldn't face meetings in the last couple of years. 10k steps a day is a challenge but going to aim for 7.5k, if I do 5 laps of the outside it works out about 2k so trying with that & will check in to give & receive support. Feeling quite wobbly about it at the minute

[GreenFairy246]

Can I say hello? Looks like I am the biggest here, so if you are feeling bad, please know that I would give anything to be where any of you are right now and I strive to get there!

I'm currently freaked out by this virus and it has given me the push I needed. Years of yo-yo dieting and lost 4 or 5 stone a few times in the past, but end up putting it back on and more besides.

Starting BMI was 48 (yes 48!!) a few weeks ago and down to 46.2 after losing another 5lb this week (12lb in total so far). Not telling anyone (family, friends), because I can't stand being monitored and critiqued and that's usually what ends up happening. As soon as you open up a little when discussion weight, people seem to think you're fair game and get right on with the (often insensitive) observations about you and your eating habits. I am doing this for me. I just don't know how I let it get so bad , well I do. But no point in dwelling on that. Time for action.

Making lots of homecooked food, freezing it in batches, walking and staying active.

Good luck everyone, it's not easy...

[Beachcomber74]

GreenFairy how are you losing it? You’re doing really well.
I’ve just done a 14 mile bike ride bet I looked a right sight but didn’t care just good to be doing something proactive. I’ve just brought a scales having been turned away from Boots who have turned off their scales due to Covid. I will weigh in Monday morning.
Not sure what to cook tonight-kids want pizza for Sat night treat but know I need to make something healthy to avoid temptation!!

[GreenFairy246]

@Beachcomber74 - by the way I love your name. I love the sea! Well done on your bike ride!!

I've done every diet imaginable over the last 30 years, I think my first diet was as a child, my Mum even put me on diet pills when I was 12 (turns out they had speed in them so I was cleaning the house at 2am!). Needless to say my relationship with food has always been f###ed. "You would be so pretty if you just lost some weight" - I bet I'm not the only person on here who has heard that one. I was actually only a little chubby back then. If only I could have had a word with myself!

This time, I am treating it as a lifestyle change rather than a diet. I don't like eating in the morning, it makes me feel a little sick for some reason, so I am doing 16:8, I have a homemade healthy brunch - omelette, salad, tomorrow I am having banana oat pancakes with a veggie juice and then at night I have a homemade meal, stir fry tonight, casserole tomorrow etc. Not snacking and walking every day and doing a lot of housework and gardening. Not having to go to work is helping a huge amount, I am WFH so I have more time for meal planning. I bought a load of Tupperware and started batch cooking and freezing meals which has been a revelation.

It's coming off quickly because I have a lot to lose, I think it'll start to slow down. Covid 19 has scared the bejesus out of me, I want to live and even though being obese causes health risks, nothing has ever felt as real to me as this is. My current mantra is "it'll be easier to breathe when I weigh... (insert next goal here)".

Good luck on Monday with the weigh in! I love pizza, good luck, be strong, you can do it .