I weigh 19st 8lbs - anyone else with a lot to loose?

[OhIAcheAllOver]

I have to do something.

I'm ashamed that I've allowed myself to get so huge. I've been in denial for years, avoided full length mirrors for years judging new clothes on how others say they look. I

I've downloaded MFP, brought a jawbone up2 tracker, got a pair of weight watchers scales, a pack of slim sip and am determined.

I've tried weight watchers, slimming world, Cambridge diet, orlistat, and a dietician. The next step for me is surgery, which I don't want.

I started today, anyone like to share my journey?

[CrazyDuchess]

Well i went the whole hog in one go (booze, sugar, fast food and exercise) but that can be a little overwhelming for some.

i think MFP is amazing, the community there is so knowledgeable, an di have learnt so much about the foods i have been eating and portion control.

i find planning meals in advance, making sure that you have factored in a daily treat, loads of veg (i am low carbing) and high protein diet.

i kinda just fell into low carbing, and realised it is serving me pretty well and i can eat loads!

had a lovely bacon sandwich for breakfast.

my other tip is to share - here on this board or the MFP community - it helps keep me motivated and on track. and when we mess up ( we are only human and we will make mistakes) its about drawing a line under it and get cracking with the mail goal.

hth xx

[DaphneWentSailing]

So helpful. Thanks for sharing that with me. I will start planning!

[CrazyDuchess]

:) keep me posted xx

[ForeverLivingMyArse]

Good morning. I've bee reading this thread and I'm wondering if there's room for a bit so small one to join you?

I'm 16st 11 last time i weighed. I'm horrible. I've tried everything in the past and feel like such an idiot for allowing myself to get to this stage. I don't recognise myself. I've never been tiny, would be happy around 12st.

Last night I was having a nice night with my hubby for Valentine's day. We watched 50 shades (I know) but all I could think about was how fat I am. He's all over me and has always said he loves my body but how can he? It's horrible, my tummy is huge.

I need to get this nailed. I don't know what would be best for me.

Slimming world, mfp or 5:2

[CrazyDuchess]

Morning Forever :)

Firstly you are not horrible, and I am sure that there are plenty more people in real life who would agree!!

I have never been small but this is absolutely the last time I am doing this, and so far (touch wood, four leaf clover and rabbits foot) the scales are working for me.

I've not tried 5:2 or any format of intermittent fasting, I want to save that for when I get bored and need to change things up! I've done slimmingworld, and it's great but I just couldn't get the Groups to work with my life ( single mum, chronic illness, studying, 2 kittens... busy!)
Plus I couldn't get my head around paying for something I KNOW I can do.

So back to good old MFP- and here :) it's good to talk with people who like me have a lot to lose!

So with MFP I kinda fell into low carbing which is working really well for me. I I'm losing 1kg minimum a week and I am never hungry. It has taught me a lot about what's in my food and what my body needs and responds well too. It's not too much hard work to log my food especially once you get into a routine.

Any questions ask away! Xxx

[elizalovelace]

Duchess well done on latest weight loss! You are very inspiring,.I'm down 17 lbs since Jan 4th so pleased with that too. Hope we all on this thread keep motivated, it's really hard at times. It's good to check on here to get support from others on the same journey.

[stumblymonkey]

Hi everyone

I'm going to hop aboard the thread if that's okay? Too bad if it isn't as I already have

I'm 5'6" and 17 stone 3 lbs.

My weight has yo-yo'd a lot of the years and have managed to lose some weight on a lot of different plans so just need to remind myself that consistency is key!

I'm starting SW tomorrow evening as I have a friend that goes so can catch up with her at meetings.

I'm TTC DC#1 and just have a sneaky feeling that I won't get upduffed until I lose a bit of weight.

Generally aiming to lose 8-10lbs a month.

Goal 1: 15 st 10 (weight I was when met DP)
Goal 2: 14st 7 (weight I used to be when not dieting, my normal 'fighting weight' as it were
Goal 3: 13st 13lbs (as anything starting with a 13 will be awesome!)
Goal 4: 12 st 12lbs

To be honest even though I'm technically 'overweight' at 12st 12lbs I used to have a lovely figure at that weight as I'm pretty curvy and have stupidly large boobs so I start to look a bit like a cartoon lady below that weight. Oh, to have that as my main problem at the moment would be great!!!

[ForeverLivingMyArse]

Good morning and thanks for the lovely reply!

I'm going to crack on with mfp from today and see how I go. I don't have scales at home (chronic weigher) so will need to go to the gym which is a good reason to actually go to the gym again.

[QueenofallIsee]

Morning lovelies! 2lb off for me this week, though I am quite sure yesterdays Valentine chocs haven't yet registered. Gym yesterday and will be working out later today as well so that's good.

I have lost 1st 2lb so far (Jan 4th start) but no significant change in my body, I haven't gone down a dress size or anything..just feel a bit lighter and as though everything fits a bit better. Soon I will attempt the (gulp) underwear selfie and take one every 4 weeks.

[CrazyDuchess]

Hey All,

Thank you Eliza - I am struggling now to keep on track - feeling a little low and board, so need a mental kicking to get back in.

Queen - still no shift in dress size for me either but things are a little looser and putting tights on doesn't make me want to harm myself haha.

I had a bit of a chocolate binge this weekend (all tracked and a horrifying number of calories) luckily no gain and I still managed my target for the week so just need to find my happy place again. But I will not stop!!

Lol treated myself to some final sale items from DP in a size 18 (can't remember the last time I fit into an 18) so they are waiting for me.

I just want all this weight off now! (Patience is not my strong suite)

We'll let's just keep cracking on ladies xxx

[stumblymonkey]

Went to my first Slimming World meeting this evening so starting tomorrow. Quite excited to get going with it all.

Sadly their scales weigh me in at a whole stone heavier than the gym scales. Sad times.

Not going to get hung up on it though as all that matters now is the change at the end of the week!

I think SW will be good for me as I'm quite massively competitive and I'll want to have a good loss compared to everyone else!

Looking forward to reading your updates now I'm properly joining...

[CrazyDuchess]

ahh excellent!! i really do hopeit works for you.

well i am trying to reign in my uncontrollable desire to binge - with moderate success! no weight gain, but no loss either. i an confident i can hit my 1kg this week as long as i stay on track now.... wish me luck!

[stumblymonkey]

Brain Over Binge is a book that's definitely worth a read...it helped me a lot with binge eating...

[CrazyDuchess]

Thanks for that will check it out asap!

I managed (for the first time in 4 days) to come under my calorie allowance so I hope I am over the worst!

[CrazyDuchess]

Grrrr I annoy myself at times!!! So have gone up a pound since Sunday - and I know that's probably more water weight as I don't think I have consumed and additional 3500 calories in the last 4 days but it really has opened my eyes. I need to just stop!

I can't have junk food in the house then I can't binge.

Gosh I feel gross today - roll on the weekend!!!

[stumblymonkey]

I only weigh myself once a week now as I can sometimes find that it triggers binges as I either console myself with food if the scales aren't kind and dramatically fall off the wagon or if the news is good think I can 'treat' myself.

I've put my scales away and am just getting weighed at SW...since I've got the whole meeting to sit through I can't go and get food no matter what the scales say!

[CrazyDuchess]

Well now I have "confessed my sins" and did quite a bit of "soul searching" (gosh I hate those terms) I came to the realisation I was starting to feel a little depressed (have had quite a bit of bad news of the last week) and an increase of one of my medications was making me feel really nauseated- so I need to manage my feelings (and medications) to stop the eurgh to fill myself to essentially stop feeling..... if that made any sense at all.

As for daily weighing, it helps me because if I hadn't had the spike in my weight theory theodayhat I know was caused by my binging I would have just continued like nothing was wrong. It's a useful tool in my case to keep me motivated!

I have drawn a line in the sand, plotted out my food for the day and looking forward to losing again!

The thread is so helpful!!!

[stumblymonkey]

Great stuff Duchess!

Day two of SW for me....having dinner at 4pm because I'm so hungry

On the upside I'm at a Sarah Millican gig tonight so can't make up for an early dinner by snacking later as will be in a theatre!

[CrazyDuchess]

Hope the Sarah Millican gig was good fun :)

So went slightly over my calorie coals for today but no binge (wooohooo)

Scales still not going in the right direction but plenty of water and salads and I think all will be right for next week! So will wait and see what the scales say Sunday "official weigh in day" then focus on my next kg.

Piece of cake hahaha

[QueenofallIsee]

Don't worry Duchess, I think you can only really judge your loss each week, not daily so come 'official' weigh day you might find that you have simply stayed the same/lost a small amount.

I have had a pretty good week, except for not eating enough a few days - when I am away with work I can go all day without time to eat which is when I binge. I have just eaten a piece of homemade baklava which is all I have managed time to get (I did walk to work which is 5 miles as well). Time to get organized so I can eat little and often days like today

[stumblymonkey]

Sarah Millican was brilliant!

I'm absolutely bloody starving. Having to try to stop the hunger with a rice cracker and cup of Horlicks light!

[CrazyDuchess]

I am back!!! had to go MIA this weekend, but i think i am back on the wagon (will let you know tomorrow)

how is everyone doing??

[elizalovelace]

Hi all,difficult weekend foodwise, veggie burger and fries at an event sat nite but managed to get back on track Sunday. Did lose another 2lbs this week...just another 4 stone to go.Hope everyone has a good week.

[CrazyDuchess]

Hey well done! I am still rapidly trying to undo the damage of a nearly week binge but back on track and hoping for 1.5kg loss next week - ambitious but I think doable xx

[stumblymonkey]

First SW weigh in done this evening....down 4.5lbs!

Hoping to do enough next week to get my first half stone off....not sure if it's do-able but hopefully it will be!