Am going to stop eating crap and lose 4 stone. Want to help me stay on the straight and narrow?

[SparkyMalarky]

That's it really. Need to lose 4 stone, have failed at every diet I've tried so am going back to basics - 3 low fat meals, 2 healthy snacks, 2 litres of water, more exercise.

I have to do it - on a serious note, have two gorgeous DCs and I want to be fit for them - this weight is not good for me and I know that I'm putting myself at risk of heart trouble, diabetes etc etc - and what's more, I want to wear a size 12 again - instead of size 20 for fuck's sake.

Have failed on all the summer weight loss threads so am hoping that starting my own will spur me on! So anyone with me? Or just want to come and shout at me when I want a chunky kit kat?

Maybe as you put on weight your true shape comes out more - your problem areas put on weight more than your non-problem areas. It wasn't obvious when I was slimmer although I have always had a waist so I knew I wasn't an apple. Sounds like you have a similar experience.

I really don't know why I am shocked. It isn't like it is a big deal or anything but I suppose I had always thought I was a pear shape but couldn't understand why I had massive bat wings but decent shoulders. Now it all falls into place.

What does it mean in reality? Diddly squat probably - I still have at least 4 stone to lose.

Or maybe I need a whole new wardrobe to take enhance my 'different' shape - chance would be a fine thing! Besides I won't be in this size for much longer!! .

Ah this is interesting :) I did a short course thingy last year where the tutor focused on making the most of yourself.
I always would have said I was an apple - she said I was a pear. I don't have huge hips (as such) and no bottom to speak of at all but I carry all my weight around my saggy tummy hence a wider hip height measurement. She also said though that these things can and do change with weight gain or loss. And apparently there is an acceptable body shape known as the 'curvy hourglass' that would suit me just fine!!!!

She also then told us what to wear and not to wear, did our colours and a make up masterclass - it was a nice few sessions :) In fact I started buying brown clothes lol.

Niecie - maybe the button thread was very worn - I'm sure thats it. And none of us will be this size for much longer - we have all made progress and we should be pleased. We never thought it would be easy.

I heard Gary Barlow on the radio the other day and he spoke of when he lost weight. he said someone (his guru) had told him to have saturdays off dieting because if you try and restrict yourself all of the time you are bound to fall off the wagon. Have to say thats always been my theory/attitude - it makes the overall loss a bit slower but easier I think . Even in my WW days I used to have copiuos amounts of cider and a curry on a saturday night! Ah those were the days [looks wistfully]

On a non dieting note I have an interesting day ahead - we have worked to get a piece of equipment developed to allow parents of stillborn/neonatal loss babies some extra time with there precious babies. Today we are taking delivery at our hospital. We've fundraised and are providing it :) Bit chuffed

My shoulders were always really tiny, I was bony until you got to my hips, then there was an explosion of hips, thighs and bum, but it was considered very sexy apparently , I thought it was horrid, but really didn't appreciate how great I looked :(. I will post an old pic on my profile sometime. or on fb.

Flo, Gary Barlow also said that he tended to go completely mad on Saturdays and so had to stop doing it.

Good stuff re your fund raising spoils :) can you tell us a bit more?

Flo - saw your FB posting about your piece of equipment - you must feel really proud. It is a great thing to have done and I really hope it has brought you a little bit of comfort as well as helping other families.

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I think it has made Jacob's mark on the world.

I know Gary Barlow went really mad, but I am just a bit less good lol

That's lovely Flo and so simple, you must be very proud. How much do they cost?

Only £1500 and the maintenance cost is minimal :)

That's great. I wonder if all maternity units have placed orders. Hope so. I can't imagine how awful losing a baby (have had MC's which is bad enough, but not stillborns) is, but it pains me to think of not having very much time with your LO before inevitably having them whisked away :( so I do hope that all mat units have them in place very soon.

Well we know the orders are piling up so its a start :)

Excellent news!

Only £1,500!? That is a lot of money to have raised. If it were that easy to come buy the hospital would have been able to get one themselves so don't say 'only'!!

Is there going to be a little ceremony or something at the hospital or is it more about having a look to see what it is you have paid for?

I am guessing it will be a day of really mixed emotions.

They didnt exist before. I worked to get it developed. We have actually raised about 5k we provide care packages for the bereavement suite too and this week are presenting some equipment to a creche and sure start centre that Jacob would have gone to.

It's arriving today with the company director and we are meeting up with the bereavement midwife and some press. There will no doubt be mixed emotions. It is a new maternity unit so not where Jacob was actually born but hopefullt much more appropriate than the previous facilty.

I think it's marvellous flo. You should be very proud of yourself :) Out of your sadness you have done something truly wonderful.

Flo - how was your day yesterday? I hope it went well for you.

How are we doing foodwise?

I read in the paper yesterday obesity rates are rising due to central heating.

Apparently we don't put our bodies under the stress of dealing with being cold which burns calories. We've all gone soft!

It was good, very emotional but we did a good thing :)

Foodwise was doing ok but Mcd's for tea last night and a gingerbread man today! arghh

Perhaps I'll get naked and go outside then lol

Lol - What an exhibitionist! Actually you probably would lose weight that way - it is getting so cold out there again that I am pretty sure bits of you would freeze solid and drop off which would surely save a few pounds.

My own approach would be to turn off the heating, open the windows and then strip off - that way you avoid unnecessary unpleasantness with the neighbours.

Glad you had a good day.

Thankfully there was no need for exhibitionism! lol brrrrrrr I am pretty sure bits would fall off in this cold!

Lost 2lb though :) Very happy, now lower than pre Christmas yay

Well done flo.

I have yet to get back to pre-Christmas levels but I am at least not going up again any more!

I am seriously considering a 2 week blitz. I have lots of magazines with plans in but it is chosing one. I am a bit fussy I suppose and keep thinking 'I'm not eating that!! Not very helpful. I need to find a plan where I can at least eat enough of their suggestions not to get bored and fall off the wagon.

In the meantime I need to do my tax return which is enough to drive anybody to the chocolate shelf.

How DH can do over 100 this month (he is an accountant) and not want to end it all I'll never know. Mind you he seriously needs to lose weight like me so maybe it is driving him to chocolate too!

Not weighed in today. Actually I don't even think I want to as I'm sure it'll be bad...bit low :(

Aww Solo - what's up? Are you down for a reason or just because?

I bet you have lost weight, you know. You usually do even when you don't think you will. And even if you haven't lost, you've been a star so far- everybody is allowed a bad week. Chin up and hope next week will be better.

I don't know Niecie, just feel low...actually, I hardly slept last night and have no idea why not. Doesn't help. Cough is bugging me and my Mum is ill with a bad head cold (I'd like to call it 'flu actually, but she had the jab). Went over this morning and took her some essentials before rushing back to collect Dd from nursery...
I'll be Ok, just having an off week :) thanks!

Oh Solo those days are horrid - is today any better?

Niecie we have to hold on to small positives. :)

Out for lunch tomorrow so better be good today!

I'm Ok flo. Thanks :)

On my positive note, I've only gained 12oz, so not a total disaster I guess.
Must get back on track on Monday at the latest though.

Hope everyones weekend is good :)

Glad everybody is OK. Solo - that is no weight gain at all. That could just be a bit of fluid retention. Bet it is gone by Wednesday.

I weighed again today and was down just over 0.5lb. I know I shouldn't have checked but I thought I was doing OK yesterday and needed to know it wasn't an illusion. Of course it could also be fluid but I can pretend!

I feel like next week is a fresh start. New month, DH working normal hours again, Christmas left overs gone (apart from a bit of Christmas cake but that isn't my poison so not really a problem), life back on an even keel.

And it is 3 weeks until half term and a trip to N Wales to see te in-laws. Last year's half term break was the one that got me started on this journey. I had enough of coming out of the sitting room of the holiday home and being confronted by the reflection of this huge fat woman in the glass door opposite. It would be nice to be 2.5st lighter than this time last year but it is going to take some work.

Right off to Sainsburys to get healthy things!