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Weight loss chat

A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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I need to do a Michelle Mcmanus....

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woosmummy · 05/01/2006 20:57

Enough is enough - I'm feed up of being stared at, talked about and laughed at.

I'm joing a gym and I'm going to make a real effort. I know everyones doing the same thing at this time of year, but does anyone else need to change in the way she has? ie 20st( or more) down to something more normal.

I've had the year from hell and I want things to be better and this is the only thing left to change - I've got a brilliant baby boy, I've got rid of a crap ex, I've ditched the job and I'm back with family to support me - It just can't be any harder than this last year has been!!!

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Arabica · 05/01/2006 21:47

I don't have as much weight to lose as you but wanted to offer some support! Sounds like you are ready to make big changes. Good luck!

tracyk · 06/01/2006 09:35

The good thing (?) about having a lot to lose is that it will come off a lot quicker than if you were a smaller size with less to lose. Larger people burn off calories much faster when exercising - so you should see results really quickly.
Good luck - I'm 14st wanting to lose 2.5 and listening to Paul McKenna CD on the way to work every day!

swedishmum · 08/01/2006 22:32

I'll join you - don't know what I weigh because I can't bear the thought of it but don't want another summer of wearing long sleeves and horrible clothes and avoiding the camera. Good for you for joining a gym - I don't have the nerve (or the childcare). Been doing pretty well with eating for the last 5 days though. I didn't go skiing last year because they asked the kids their weight and I was too embarrassed. Also couldn't do up ski trousers... Am dreaming of wearing something from normal shops for our next party in summer.

tinytotmummy · 08/01/2006 22:40

woosmum,
I'll definately join you, I need all the support I can get! I need to lose 5st after two babies in two years. I have 3 weddings this summer, and I don't want to dread going shopping for an outfit. What eating plan are you following?

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woosmummy · 10/01/2006 10:21

I've never had a completely bad diet and I'm pretty sure its a case of sedentary lifestyle that is responsible for my size.

I have been a binge eater due to stress and emotional upset - which just creates a vicious circle - but I'm taking care of my mental health this year too and have not binged this year at all, and not since I moved before christmas. I certainly felt like it but managed not too go and buy all the stuff I would binge on.

I'm with you swedishmum, its about feeling comfortable. I'd love just to be able to not care about what I wear in the summer - I HATE the summer. Last year I just wore shortsleves anyway as it was just so hot but I hated every second of it. I'd love to be able to walk into the quicksilver or any of the surfy shops down here and buy something cool for the summer - that my goal - to be able to shop any where that isn't Evans.

I dont know how I got the nerve for the gym really, probably that they have a pool and a creche that I wanted to use but they dont do a swimmimg only membership so it would be silly to pay and not use it. Couldn't do it without the creche. They also run tumble tots type classes which are included in your memebrsip so even though it's expensive I'm not going to have to pay for that type of thing to build a social network.

I'm in the very fortunate position of living with my parents whilst i'm a single SAHM, so my money goes much further than if I didn't live with them.

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BudaBabe · 10/01/2006 10:40

Woosmummy - good luck - as I'm sure you know part of the solution is your mental attitude and you seem to be right there! A lot of people would have NOT joined that gym. So good for you. And best of luck.

I realistically need to lose about 5.5 stone to get to my ideal. Started Slimming World yesterday and fell off wagon by lunchtime! But I am back on plan today and feeling encouraged.

Need to get exercising but am brilliant at finding excuses!

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woosmummy · 11/01/2006 12:37

I did it - I went to the induction!!!! SO so so very proud of myself!!!

I cried during the questionaire bit about what my motivation was for joining and what my goals are but the personal trainer was lovely.

I've booked TheWoo into the creche for tomorrow and I'll be going again.

I'm on such a high but I need to keep myself paced and not go mad and then not go back after a month!!! I would thouroughly recomend it to anyone who is unsure. If no-one minds I'm gonna keep updating this after I've been so if I dont post for a while hunt me down and hassle me!!!

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grumpyfrumpy · 11/01/2006 12:42

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poptot · 11/01/2006 12:54

Me too ds is 2 now so no more post baby excuses. I have approx 11st to loose to be at my optimum weight. I am going back to Slimming world tonight and really want to do it this time.

BudaBabe · 11/01/2006 12:56

Good for you Woosmummy! Well done!

And good luck poptot!

poptot · 11/01/2006 13:00

Thanks Budababe glad to see you're on SW too would be nice to compare notes. Are you planning doing any exercise?

BudaBabe · 11/01/2006 13:08

Well yes poptot - always PLANNING on exercising! Just never manage to do it!!!

Have cross trainer set up in spare bedroom with TV and dvd player and loads of DVDs - also have exercise videos and dvds. Haven't actually managed to start yet this week!

I do enjoy walking and will do that once weather here improves - it's COLD!

Have just had a huge bowl of pasta and roasted veg for lunch. Had cheese on toast for breakfast.

Would love to swap notes too. I'm sort of winging it at the mo but feel a bit in the dark as don't have all the info. May join up on-line properly.

flutterbee · 11/01/2006 13:14

I have seen this thread and want to join you desperately but I have just given up smoking (on my 4th day) I'm doing brilliantly at that but realistically need to loose about 10st.

Do you think I should risk doing them both at the same time or should I wait for 3 months until I know I have cracked the smoking and then consentrate on loosing weight.

swedishmum · 11/01/2006 23:01

Flutterbee, sorry can't help having never smoked. Maybe it would give you another focus apart from smoking?? How are you all doing? Strangely I feel that this time I'll get there - doing Paul McKenna and this is day 8. So far haven't picked at food or had any cravings. Also eating earlier in the evenings. Still doing alcohol though - probably shouldn't but the odd glass of wine stops me feeling hard done by. I like the idea of having food I like and have not eaten much at all. Tonight steamed salmon on bed of spinach, peas and pesto mash - small portion of everything of course. Am also leaving some on my plate each meal on purpose - would drive my mum mad!

Nemo1977 · 11/01/2006 23:05

Am another supersized lady who needs to join. I cant afford a gym or diet club plus i have a 2 yr old and a 3wk old. I do have a hell of a lot of weight to loose but at same time I also have 2 brilliant incentives to do it as I dont want my kids to be embarrased of me or worse still to grow up without a mum.

puff · 11/01/2006 23:16

Just want to offer some words of encouragement as I have "been there" so to speak. I have lost 7 stone over the past 18 months - have another 1 or 2 to go.

Good luck - it can be done - remember to be kind to yourself as losing a significant amount of weight takes time if done sensibly, but it is really worth it.

Nemo1977 · 11/01/2006 23:17

wow puff well done u how did u do it?

puff · 11/01/2006 23:18

GI Diet Nemo - there's a few threads about it - it's really worked for me - I can eat well, no calorie counting and lose weight steadily.

poptot · 12/01/2006 21:46

Blimey Puff that's fantastic shows it can be done!
You must feel like a different person now. I started again at SW last night, thankfully am not at my heaviest so that was a bit of a bonus.I have real problems breaking it down into realistic chunks after the first stone or so,so this time I'm going to work in 10 week blocks. Had a good day today and going to have a cup of coffee now with 10 sins of chocolate and start he ironing.

winnie · 12/01/2006 21:56

woosmummy,my Mum has literally just died from lung cancer at the age of 54 which she blamed herself for as she smoked most of her adult life.
I am, if I am honest 6-7 stones over weight and I have promised my Mum in the last weeks that I will lose weight becuase I don't want my children to go thorugh what I am going through (not that Mum knew the dangers when she started smoking)... I have had several years of on going hell and I want to control the small amount of my life that seems controllable. I am with you, how does this thread work?

Good luck, Winnie

Aloha · 12/01/2006 22:04

Would you consider Cognitive behavioural therapy to tackle the binge eating? Congratulations on joining the gym - that's excellent.
Flutterbee, I'm sure that taking up exercise would really be helpful if you are giving up smoking. Maybe for the time being concentrate on getting healthier rather than weight loss for its own sake.

flutterbee · 12/01/2006 22:30

I think your right Aloha, I'm going put my all into the smoking thing (doing brill by the way day 5 and still not cracked and feel great about it) and just be a bit more healthy and then after 3 months I shall join my local weight watchers and crack on with the weight loss.

I will keep in touch with this thread and join in fully in a few months.

Winnie -- So sorry to hear about your Mum that is the exact reason I have given up and your reasons for loosing weight are exactly the same as mine as well alwell as the most important one which is that I am just horribly misrible being fat

Good luck to you all I bet you all crack it.

winnie · 12/01/2006 22:33

flutterbee, thank you and good luck. Well done yo for giving up the cigerettes for 5 days

codnotamod · 12/01/2006 22:34

puff is nicon of wight loss
puffy what abotu your left over tummy ?
have oyu any or did it all disappear/

puff · 13/01/2006 09:30

Tum is the one "problem" area due to 2 c sections and being very overweight during second pregnancy. However - it is improving significantly with going to the gym, plus a physio recommended specific exercises for my lower abdominals. I don't think it will ever be flat again and my bikini days are over, but it's miles better.

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