another motivational monday, another reason to continue

[StealthPolarBear]

New thread for those of us who need a little kick every now and again. Remind me of your reasons for doing this again? I need to be a healthy weight for possibly the first time in my adult life.
We all have blips. Days, sometimes even weeks off. And the scales stay the same or even go up. But long term, you should be losing weight and learning new habits to maintain. Think of it like house prices - they fluctuate and go down as well as up (apparently they do go up!). But over a long period of time you're unlikely to regret buying a house.
welcome yoghurt :) you'll find all the support and virtual kicks up the bum you need here.

Thanks hair! Today has mostly involved eating smarties... Not smart! Will hit the gym tonight like a Friday night saddo cos DH is working!

Hip hip hooray for a size 12! I also got my first size 12 today (a wee fleece for the gym!) from marks and spencer!

Yay to size 12! IME matalan does not come up big

Thank you. I'm quietly thrilled. I needed a boost.

Mmmm smarties. Although in my head it's easier to resist because I've had a small victory. I think it's down to you lot giving me a boost when I needed it at the beginning of last week. :)

In a couple of months you'll be telling us about your size 10 top - keep that thought in mind.
I bought my first ever item of clothing from Matalan a month or so ago. It was a s16. At the time I was a s16 in most things with the odd 14, so definitely seemed 'right' to me.

I love you Stealth! you're so good for my ego.

Sleepy look at you schmoozing with the celebs

Yeah to the size 12's. Have to agree with stealth too - the only matalan purchase I've made was 2 pairs of jeans last year and both came up big on me compared to other shops.

Weighed myself this morning and fingers crossed maintained this week. I'll be happy to keep that up whilst on this iron rich diet tbh. Had vegetables and rice with lots of watercress for lunch today and pea and asparagus soup for tea today I won't mention all the snacking though . Pleased with myself as sold 3 of my now too big boden tops today - that's £25 in the kitty for more christmas pressies

Well done reastie. It must be a good feeling to know you don't have to go backwards. You've done really well as it can't be easy.

I bought some jeans in Gap today, they were a 32 short. What's that in sizes?
Kind of hoping it's a 12, it's probably a 14.
Anyway, I have jeans that stay up without a belt, so I'm happy I never thought I'd start wearing Gap in my thirties!

Well done IMST :o

Can I ahve a please
as of this morning (sneaky weigh in) I have officially lost 5 stone since I started :o

Hooray for Stealth
Well done, that's more than my 11yo DS weighs!

that;s excellent news - well done you. Think about how many bags of flour or packs of butter 5 stone is and how heavy it is - it's heaps!!

IMST I think 32 is teeny for jeans - DH has some 32 waist jeans and, assuming mens comes up the same as womens (I assume 32 means 32 across the board) they are very slim, I'm thinking definitely not a 14, it's smaller than that

Although even in my teeny jeans I am still obese! Darn BMI, I'm only 2 away from overweight now though (about 8lb at my height).

IMST how on earth can a size 12/14 person be obese???!!!!!!

Thanks :) have had breakfast now so probably back up but that's not the point.
Yes, at 12/14 being obese. Sounds like you're not far off though.

Morning everyone.

Well done Stealth that's amazing!! Be very, very proud of yourself.

I've asked IMST about this. She is 5.5" shorter than me and weigh the same more or less. I am classed as overweight and my ideal weight is 9st 6lbs. Her ideal weight is 8st. That's 1.5st for 5.5". That's more than I thought it would be. Height plays a big part. Plus she really is tiny!!

Yay Stealth thats fab !

IMST 32 is a 14 (used to be a topshop worker) - however i always thought Gap came up small?? My dh is a bloody 28!!! Amount of shite he eats he should ve 50 I bet you look fab in your new jeans! :)

I've hit the 11s !! Mostly thanks to d&v but i still got there. Yesterday i started rating again and while i expect to put a bit back on im so far still in the 11 club!! I gave my.mojo back!

Bloody typo heaven!

Thanks hair and bonkey. Bonkey yay to 11s and well done on getting back in control

Bonkey yay for 11s and for getting your mojo back.

What an all round good vibe for everyone!! Stealth, five stone is phenomenal! Everyone else you are all pure inspiration!

I need my behind booting! I'm really in a fug over my gain and loss with no proper loss! I've slowed right down and I'm scared of Xmas malaise. I had coco p

Pops for breakfast FFS!

Argh!

Get with it Kato. You don't need me to tell you what you need to do. You've already shown that when you do it it works. You're worried about Christmas - by then you could be a stone lighter.

I would love to be a stone lighter at Christmas.

Get with it Kato. Don't waste the effort you've already put in. If you eat a munchy box I'll come up there and wag my finger in your face with my other hand on my hip!!

I'm back home, walked a really long way today, round the Wetlands Centre, and getting to and from the train. I'm booking a quiet day tomorrow!
I was a bit worried that my legs looked blue when I got in the bath, quite relieved when the blue washed off (it was dye from my new jeans).
Glad to see how well everyone's been doing, even those struggling have come such a long way already. Stay positive, we can reach our goals!

Thanks guys! Need to wisen up! I declared I'd be happy at 11st for Halloween and here I am!

No Munchy boxes I swear!!