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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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Right, here we go again - losing weight because I need and want to. Come and join me.

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StealthPolarBear · 28/12/2011 13:19

I am at the age where it is just a matter of (short) time before I develop a health problem relating to my weight - joints, Type 2 diabetes or even a heart attack. It really is that serious.
I am sick of not having any "nice" clothes (don't want to invest until I lose weight Hmm).
I did it in summer, stuck to it for ages which is something I have never managed to do. I CAN do it again.

So here's the plan. Back to foodfocus as of tomorrow. No days off (logging, although I may choose to eat more than I am "allowed". Everything must be logged.
No excessive competitiveness with myself. I truly believe this is part of the reason it all went wrong.

3 or 4 lb to lose every week. Might sound a lot but it's easy when you're big - I'm sure I could do it by just eating 3 normal sized usual meals a day. So pathetic if I can't.

Coming back here to report on progress. Caring and supportive thread but not accepting bullshit excuses!
Anyone want to join me?

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TooMaryBaubles · 28/12/2011 20:44

Count me in!

I'm massively overweight - currently wearing size 20 clothes Sad. I have no nice clothes, avoid going out, and generally feel unfit and unhealthy. I've recently qualified as a nurse and apart from being a generally bad role model, I'm finding the physical effort of 12 hour shifts exhausting.

I'm going to do Slimming World online (as soon as the house is free of biscuits/chocolate/cheese sometime in 2015 ). We're going on a family holiday in a gorgeous villa in Turkey in August - my SIL is a lovely size 12 and I don't want to ruin the holiday by feeling like a big sweaty blob beside her.

TooMaryBaubles · 28/12/2011 20:45

In fact I'm going to go upstairs and weigh myself right now.

As soon as I've found a battery for them...

Slightlycrinkledxmastocking · 28/12/2011 22:04

Cothermuckingfunt (love the nickname btw)

It's all relative - it really is. I have a naturally tall and thin frame (am 5ft 8 and a bit) with very narrow shoulders and hips, skeletal wrists and legs that used to be thin but are now very padded at the top and so any weight I put on looks horrible it really does. I'm heavier than I've ever been in my life. My norks are mahoosive too - disproportionately so - and not in a good way Grin (You can see me coming around corners)

Currently, I have no waist and a big stomach. Nothing fits ....eg if a shirt or coat fits on the shoulders it won't do up at the front. I'm very unfit physically as all the things I love doing: reading, sewing, drawing, painting- are very sedentary.

You'll get there, you really will. Small, consistent steps and all that. I personally think planning ahead is the key and sticking to planned meals.

[Wish I could take my advice, I've just quaffed 2 glasses of red wine followed by cold christmas pudding from the fridge.)

Thank you for this thread Stealth

fivegomadindorset · 28/12/2011 22:47

Right I weigh a lot more than you lot, last wwigh on my scales was 18.5 stone and a shortass. I have no Christmas chocloate but will be starting SW next Wednesday as have a big weekend coming up.

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nowforthecleanup · 28/12/2011 23:12

Im in.
I weigh 13 st and desperate to lose 2-3 stone by September. I can't stop eating, doesn't matter what or when it is. Making me miserable but I've never been able to lose weight so really going for it now.

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StealthPolarBear · 28/12/2011 23:19

Welcome.five and now. Now, what's the September deadline, or is it just a date you picked?

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nowforthecleanup · 28/12/2011 23:28

I've got my sisters wedding and NEED to be thin/ner as all 3 of my sisters are a size 10Sad

butterfliesinmytummy · 29/12/2011 05:15

Morning! It's lunchtime here and I'm a blueberry porridge and sushi down already. My daughter's current punchline is "be strong, never give up" Xmas Grin I think it's from the Incredibles or similar but I like a bit of Disney wisdom and it's my motto at the moment. Who's started already?

Have a great day

ledkr · 29/12/2011 07:34

Up with baby at 6.30 grrrr.big cup of tea and 2 shortbread biscuits,i see it as compo for being up so bloody early. In jan im going to shred instead of eat shortbread when up early. Its funny but dd2 is my 5th baby and before i had no tummy even if i was big it was my bum and legs but this time i am carrying lots on my belly and look decidedly portly Im going to kickstart things with a bit of a detox and eat fruit and veg for a couple of days when i start.

StickAForkInMeImDone · 29/12/2011 07:58

I am sat here in tears. I have just weighed myself. I have never been this big even when 9 months pregnant. How the hell did I let this happen. I feel repulsive.
I weigh 14st13lb
vital stats 48 46 42
Sad Sad Sad

butterfliesinmytummy · 29/12/2011 08:06

Fork, you are not repulsive, you are the same person you've always been, you've just been a little enthusiastic on the cake front (that's my reason anyway) If you start now, you'll never ever be this weight again. You can do it. Grin

Ledkr, 5 kids, wow! How old is your DD2? When are you starting?

redstormrising · 29/12/2011 08:21

Count me in please! I joined ww earlier this year but would always go over points and got disenchanted. I am still a member though. I lost 7 pounds since April, a stone to go I think.

I am 10 stone 10, and a very short so it is too big. I am between 14-16. Would love to be about 9 and a half stone, but anything under 10 would be good.

I am going to do a hard hit though for two weeks, as in 2 weeks I have a family function and I have family members who are very glam and who are very critical about weight in general. Plus I can no longer use post pg baby weight as an excuse. I know it is not ideal, but is it even possible to lose say 7 pounds in 2 weeks? I just need to get through this event and then I will be less strict....

My regime;

Bk - black coffee, WW yoghurt and three pieces fruit.
Ln: - grilled lean protein and a huge salad
Dn - vegetable soup

no alcohol (except for NY Eve!) and only herbal teas.

I am weighing myself every morning otherwise I get complacent, and yesterday I bought a size 14 frock from fatface that I cannot quite do up, so that will be my guide- and hopefully what i can wear!

Thanks for this thread. I hope for mutual support! Good luck everyone.

redstormrising · 29/12/2011 08:23

Just read back.. Fork you are not disgusting!!! You will never be this weight again! You are fab. :)

ledkr · 29/12/2011 08:30

dd2 is 11months.I weigh much more now than when i gave birth to the first 3 Sad I am going to start when term begins,dd back on the 5th im back at work on the 9th. Cant fit in any of my work clothes though.

stick a fork come on mate,you arent repulsive.Look at all the stunnoing big ladies and pay extra attention to your hair and make up,just to boost your confidence for now,you wont lose weight if your confidence is so low.

Moti · 29/12/2011 08:48

I'm in and will keep an eye on this thread. I have nearly 3 stone to lose and I know that it is really holding me back (career, confidence, even in taking the DCs out to do interesting things).

I need to get control of my greed so am going to eat no carbs 3 - 4 days a week and calorie count for the other days. I find that calorie counting alone just makes me more and more hungry and I end up going mad scoffing crisps/chocolate after a couple of days.

redstormrising · 29/12/2011 09:07

I know what you mean, Moti about the weight holding you back. I dearly wanted to take DC to aquababes when he was a baby, but I went one time and looked at the other gorgeous mums in their swimsuits and went home and cried. I really feel like I failed him on that front.

No more. I am going to lose the weight. I am going to get my binge eating in control, I am going to focus on health. I am going to kick the comfort eating and the comfort red wine drinking into touch.

And I am going to put the money I save on booze, and cakes aside and I am going to treat myself to a facial every 6 weeks.

[feeling strong for a change emoticon]

astridforty · 29/12/2011 09:10

I'm in please! DS is 6 and I'm heavier now than when pregnant. TTC no. 2 and convinced the extra weight is the problem.

Has a huge effect on my confidence too, I've started working from home because I've no nice clothes for the office.

I've got 2 1/2 stone to lose - hoping you ladies can keep me on track

mrswoodentop · 29/12/2011 09:21

Hi can I join please ,had completely rubbish year last year ,tried a couple of times to lose weight but life seemed to defeat me and as I comfort eat that was a disaster,but am determined to do it this year.

Had surgery last year on one hip and the lighter I am the less likely I will be to need the other hip done,plus fed up of having no nice clothes etc

astridforty · 29/12/2011 09:26

Right depressing weigh in complete - 12 stone 6 1/4 lb ( horrible super accurate WW scales)

Off to inlaws today for second Christmas. I. Will. Not. Eat. Quality. Street.

sassyTHEFIRST · 29/12/2011 09:36

Hello all.

I am dead keen to lose a stone and improve fitness this year : am 40 in dec 2012 and need to look and feel good then!

Can I join you?

Currently 11 st 8 - 5 ft 7 so round rather than enormous but don't like it much.
A stone would be great. Am shredding - now at level 2 but can't move on for a while cos I still can't do it all after 7 goes! Have also been challenged to run charity 10 k by a mate, not till dec so plenty of time but want to be in good shape for it.

Snowsister · 29/12/2011 09:57

EEk.. weighed myself this morning. 12st5.
Im 5ft 4.
Ga.
Off to a good start. Breakfast: porridge, raisins and honey with semi skimmed. Squash and DC to drink.

Plan to get veg pot for lunch and to RESIST THE CHOCOLATE.

I need someone to come and eat it all. People keep giving us it. Up from yesterday: a box of chocolate, a chocolate snowman, a bag of choc coins. Its incessant this time of the year. Normally, I would hoover it! Not today.

TooMaryBaubles · 29/12/2011 10:03

Is anyone else planning to do Slimming World? I've done it before several times and have had good results. I'm going to join online as I work shifts and might only be able to get to 1 meeting a month. I just need to clear the house of goodies - I'm sick of eating crap.

MABS · 29/12/2011 10:11

Fork - you are NOT repulsive, you are same person, well done you for thinkinking about your weight tho.

Stealth - thanks for that, I know i am not v heavy but I am still stone at least heavier that where i was comfortable eighteen months ago.

My problem is total apathy, i have good gym membership, a P/T if i want one, and no real sweet tooth but i lack motivation to do anything. I am far lazier than lots of you making big efforts. I DO have a disabled child and do have fair amount of medical shit on always with ds, but when i am i going to stop hiding behind that excuse eh.. :(

TheLightPassenger · 29/12/2011 11:18

checking in. I am between 13.5 and 14 st (need a scale battery), need to lose 3 stone as am 5ft 3, and I am at risk of type 2 diabetes. I can only lose about 1lb a week, so it's a long slow haul. I mananged to get down to 12 stone last year, but put half the weight back on (doofus).