Anyone 16st+ and low-carbing?

[Macloveswill]

Hi, I started on 1st Jan at 18st 10lbs and I have so much to lose, it would be lovely to share my journey with others who have over 6 stones to lose.

I know it's going to be a really long slog and I'll need help staying on the straight and narrow. I have to do it this year, no excuses!

So far I have lost 8.4lbs in first 11 days, but that seems tiny when I've got nearly nine stones to lose altogether. My goal is 10st.

Anyone out there? All buddies welcome

Sorry to hear your family haven't been supportive Mrs! Weirdly some people (friends/family in the minority, but enough to hurt) didn't mention a thing when I lost over eight and a half stones!! It is either a pure jealousy thing or just an incapability to be pleased for another person (which explains lack of support with your house) and it bloody stinks. I don't blame you for being upset, it used to hurt me too and really shows you who you should and should not be investing your time with.

I've had a really odd day food wise, I've had real sweet cravings, and may also have cracked but luckily nothing in sweet to eat (apart from Christmas sweets DH has hidden in top of the fridge freezer which I daren't even look at). It's the first day I've felt like this and that's without any stresses, so with your pressures of the weekend, it's so understandable that you'd have a blip. I hope you're feeling better about things tomorrow and feeling stronger about not letting small minds take away from your incredible achievement so far. We're proud of you Mrs!!!

Ah thanks Mac, i am feeling much better now. I have had a rant and started some of the bits on the house. I just need to keep then faith and if its meant to be its meant to be.

Well done for not giving in to the sweet stuff.

Family eh? They would help if it was my brother, even a bit of child care would help immensely but i cant say it to them without being accused of acting like a spoilt brat. I am slowly withdrawing a bit which hurts like hell, but i cant keep doing this to myself.

My Mil actually looked shocked when i said i had lost 3 dress sizes, hilarious.

Tom i am heading to a hotel for my birthday night, i am going there before DH and will have a swim and a nice soak in the bath and i cant wait. Then heading out for a nice meal and a lie in - bliss.

Good luck everyone, catch up in a day or so x

Well having one of the most dysfunctional families on the planet, I sadly feel your pain. Distance and doing things on my terms rather than theirs are the things that have helped me cope and come to terms with it all over the years.

A huge Happy birthday for tomorrow!!! Enjoy being spoilt rotten and have a fabulous time! X

Ah....that explains why I was feeling a bit meh yesterday with a sweet tooth! TOM started this morning. I used to know when it would start to the day but this WOE has made my cycle a bit chaotic. It would also explain why I didn't get the weightloss I expected yesterday or even today. I am pleased I didn't crack, but disappointed that I may have to wait almost a week now to show a loss At least I should have a good one next week! I didn't manage my walk last night though.

Not my best start to the day this morning, in a rush so breakkie was 2 babybels and a couple of swigs of Rooibos tea. Should be able to sort something better for lunch hopefully.

The sun is shining, have a great day everyone...especially our birthday girl!

Wishing you a very happy birthday Mrs and hope you have a fantastic night away.

I'm all stressed as the watch didn't get delivered yesterday (supposedly here by 10am now) and I got stuck on a conference call last night that went on for 2 hours! Got home at 9pm via the fish and chips shop (whoops). M&s closed at 8pm so couldn't get there last nights for some of the nibbly bits for lunch today (dp's family are coming).

Still need to wrap presents (when this bloody watch arrives) ice the cake, make a goats cheese tart, go to m&s, pack for tonight (dog is staying at my parents and he does not travel light!) and goodness knows what else before 12.30. Hmmm. Best get cracking.

Hope you all have good days xx

Hope you have a good day MrsS and manage to relax after yesterday. And well done Mac for not cracking yesterday. I've just got back from meeting friends for coffee and managed to just have coffee, no cake, even left the little biscuit.

I am still here, had a rather traumatic time with my teenage dd hence the absence.
I have been religiously sticking to my LCHF diet . The issues with dd have sharpened my focus. I need to do this.
Since boxing day I have lost 1.5 stones. Pleased. Need to plod on as have about 7.5 still to lose. I will get there.
I am enjoying this woe. Raspberries and clotted cream, full fat Mayo, cheese. What's not to like ?
I also font eat any sweeteners do have to ignore all those lovely looking recipes that keep popping up on my fb for fat bombs. I eat plenty of fat ! I love eating fat !

Letme...that sounds like a day and a half! After all your thoughtfulness with the watch, fingers crossed it arrived on time for you!

Prof...those little side biscuits are almost irresistible aren't they! Good on you dodging those pesky carbs.

Rumgy...I hope all is sorted now with your DD. Well done you for sticking to your diet with all that going on, it can't have been easy and a stone and a half is brilliant. People surely starting to notice now? I've still got around 7 stones to lose too, so our journeys will no doubt take a similar amount of time. March and still going strong is really encouraging isn't it?!

Not a bad day today for me because I've been busy, but still feeling a bit bloated and nibbly and home alone tonight so I need to have dinner and then keep my nose out of the cupboards! DH away so can't do my walk either....not a brilliant start to the week, but onwards and downwards we go

rumgy - this woe is fab isn't it? I have butter and fake maple syrup pancakes for breakfast most mornings. Dh's eyes popped out at the blob of butter!

I just had celeriac chips for the first time. I hate celery and tried celeriac years ago but the smell of celery when I chopped it up literally made me gag and I haven't touched it since. Tried it today and was very pleasantly surprised, the chips were really nice. Dh had one and said he'd rather have them than normal chips.

Ooh prof can you share the pancake recipe....I adore pancakes! and what is the fake maple syrup? Does it have sweetener in it?

tbf it's not exactly identical to a normal pancake. There are cream cheese pancake recipes around but as I count calories as well I make a slightly lighter version. It's just 2 eggs with a tablespoon of ground flax and a splash of almond milk. The fake maple syrup is sweetener, it's basically a big old bottle of chemicals! I buy Joseph's from the low carb megastore, it's really thick and tastes convincing.

That sounds great....I need myself some of those! Will have to pass on the maple, but cream and berries will prob make it sweet enough, thanks Prof!

How are you all today?

Glorious sunshine here today and got a couple of hours free, but instead of out enjoying it I've been in the spare room getting sweaty whilst trying on every dress I can think of for a St. Patrick's Do on Saturday night. I really, really want to buy something new, but I know it would be a waste of money and I should wait until I'm at least down another dress size. How can I really have NOTHING to wear?!! My wardrobes are bulging with stuff. Aargh!!!

I definitely look slimmer in dresses that were once too tight, but nothing is particularly flattering because now they're a bit loose. It's the same with my bras, they're just not quite fitting properly anymore. I think I need another stone off before spending lots. It's not that long ago since my last spree and one pair of those jeans are already loose. I keep coveting stuff I've seen on fashion blogs. One fab top from Zara and looking at the biggest size, their Large...it's smaller than a bloody 14!!

Anyone else wishing they were slim already so they could indulge in all the lovely new lines for spring?

I need to have an early lunch to take my mind off it

Happy birthday MrsSJ, I had mine on Saturday and stuffed my face with ribs. I did have some sweet potato fries as well but I'll gloss over those.

I know what you mean Mac. I'm trying not to buy anything new til I absolutely have too. I've bought some new jeans because my old ones were sliding off my hips but that's about it. I want to hold out til I'm thinner to buy a load of new stuff.

I get the impatience thing too. I'm pleased with how much I've lost but sometimes it's a bit dispiriting to look in the mirror and realise there's still such a long way to go.

Still - got to KOKO - otherwise we'll never get there!

Nice to see you MrsP and many happy returns for Saturday! Sweet potato fries wouldn't have done too much damage, enjoying your birthday was the important thing.

Yes you're right Prof...KOKO is our only option! Still dreaming about all the lovely new clothes I'd like to buy will have to be enough for now

Thanks Mac, I'm KOKO but super super busy with work right now.

I've barely had time to eat recently which is a bit of a blessing.

Another good day for me. I am getting the hang of this. I have just swam 50 lengths. Get me !
What is KOKO ? ?

Hi all, I`m back... had a fab break, very relaxing. Hubby and i sat in the hot tub and made plans and decorated the house in our heads. Came home and got straight on with some jobs so feeling very happy and positive now.

Fell of the wagon with the aid of bacardi and cokes but they were yummy. Not quite managed to hop back on yet but will def tomorrow. Green smoothies and BPCs are the order of the day for tomorrow. Will be moving furniture to storage tom and having a little party for DS with his baby friends.

I have a massive selection of size 14s but hardly any 16s as i went from 14 to maternity clothes then into 18s. I am loathe to buy any but i did buy some new jeans and a few bits off of ebay which i intend to wear to death until i can get back into my 14s. I did buy two new bras as my old ones were baggy.- my poor old boobs need all the support they can get!!

I cant think beyond a size 14 at the mo but i cant imagine i will find shopping for size 12s a challenge! Also as i get slimmer i have different areas i want to highlight/ camouflage and my style changes - i think i get more daring with clothes.

Rumgy 50 lenghts is loads well done you, i feel pleased if i hit 20. Although its probably less as i loose count!

I thought i was really getting there but at gym class on monday i was doing the plank and caught sight of myself in the mirror - i am very deep, there is a lot of belly still to go!

KOKO - keep on keeping on.

Happy birthday MrsP.

Good to catch up with what's been going on. I suppose the main difficulty with the fat is the dairy free bit - I do adore cheese but it really doesn't adore me. However, I did buy the India Knight book that was recommended and have made a start reading it. And the River cottage cookbook mentioned although I haven't had chance to open it yet.

Glad you had a good break mrsS. I know what you mean about 14 vs 12, I can't believe that will actually happen!

Off to hospital with dd1 today (routine appointment, nothing serious) so I've got pepperami, an Atkins bar and some sachets of full fat mayo in my bag to help me tackle the canteen at lunchtime

Exercise has fallen off a cliff for me this week. DH still away, so not walked last 3 nights (just DD and me at home) and not been motivated enough to do anything indoors on my own. TOM has me feeling bloated and I'm a bit bored of the scales not moving. Mac Grouchtastic here or what! send me some positive vibes please!

Rumgy...50 lengths is fab! That's got to burn some serious fat cells! I must confess I'm still not back to the pool, I'm almost scared of going now.

Bowed....yes dairy is my downfall too, but I love it too much to give it up I think I need to cut it back a bit though, as my losses have definitely slowed down.

Mrs....sounds like an awesome birthday! I'm still firmly in an 18, but the thought of shopping for size 12s is a lovely one! I was a lot more adventurous with my choices too at that size. Everything looks better on when you're slim, clothes just seem to hang better and you can get away with trying more styles.

Prof...well stocked up with snacks, hope all goes well at the hospital.

Afternoon all.

I suspect this week isn't going to be a great week for me loss wise (TOM and indulgence at Hand & Flowers on Tuesday) but that's ok, there's always next week. Plus I haven't binged since starting this WOE, which is something I've certainly been guilty of in the past. Since starting this WOE, I haven't always had the healthiest options for meals, but I mostly have, which I think is the long term goal. Not complete deprivation, but mostly being sensible.

Anyway, right back on it now. Had a lovely dog walk in the sunshine this morning and we have chicken, peppers and salad for dinner.

Other half LOVED the watch. I showed him the TAG just now and he said he much prefers the Omega, so thank you ladies :) We had a fantastic night away at the Hand & Flowers and even met Tom himself (who was filming while we had breakfast). Highly recommended, just make sure you don't eat anything before because everything is so rich & indulgent!

Off to read the thread and catch up with how you're all doing...

An amazing meal like that has to be worth whatever the scales say. It's the mindless snacking where the danger is, imho, rather than planned for big occasion treats.

I survived the hospital canteen unscathed, they had a nice salad bar so I had boiled eggs with salad and my own full fat mayo. Plus dd1's orthodontic treatment doesn't appear to be as invasive as we feared so that's good too.

Roll out the flags, start the brass band.....

I HAVE LOST 2 STONES!!!!

And about bloody time too!!!

Thankyou, that is all