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Need to lose 2 stone - addicted to sugar

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Thecatgotmytongue · 29/05/2016 22:57

I need to lose 2 stone and I'm definitely addicted to sugar, I eat lots of chocolate and sweets.

I've zero willpower, but really want to lose weight. I've followed a low carb diet before, but don't know if I can manage now. My weakness is comfort eating and the last year has been extremely tough.

Anyone like to join me for motivation? Maybe we can exchange recipes, ideas? Weigh in together?

I'm 12 stone 3 and would like to get down to 10 stone 7 or less. I'm 5'7 and 51 years, so age is not on my side!

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stressedandalone · 18/08/2016 19:49

Hiya cat

I fell off the world let alone the wagon. Trying to climb back on and planning a 21 day no junk/sugar diet starting Monday (if I make it to supermarket, not been for weeks and am eating whatever i can get my hands on)

Hope you are doing ok

Thecatgotmytongue · 18/08/2016 23:21

Sorry to hear that stressed .. Likewise,I lost the plot big time. Have been eating healthily for past 3 days .. Mainly low carb .. Because I feel so rubbish, out of breath when walking .. And I caught sight of myself in a window in town and was horrified.

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stressedandalone · 19/08/2016 18:10

3 days is great! Sorry to hear you've been finding it tough too, but 3 days is a good run Grin

Thecatgotmytongue · 19/08/2016 18:15

I've treated myself to about 4 tiny squares of dark chocolate each day Smile

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Thecatgotmytongue · 20/08/2016 14:00

4 lbs down today Smile

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stressedandalone · 20/08/2016 17:54

Well done! Grin

Thecatgotmytongue · 22/08/2016 06:26

Thanks.

I didn't do too badly yesterday, I had a piece of cake, but otherwise ate healthily, except having about six fries with my chicken salad. I came in at about my mfp allowance.

On my way to London with dd on a coach - but was mortified when someone at the bus stop offered me a seat because they "hadn't realised I was pregnant"! Shock ffs - I'm 51, although admittedly always told I don't look it - and weigh 12'4 at 5 ft 7, so not that huge! Sad

Soooo ... I was going to treat myself today, but now feel motivated to carry on and lose this excess weight asap.

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Mjingaxx · 22/08/2016 06:46

I'll join you, if it's of any help.

I'm mortified at the size I have become. I'm the same height as you but 14stone. I need to get to 11 stone as first goal

I am going to eat clean. So no sugar, caffeine, diary or gluten

Thecatgotmytongue · 22/08/2016 07:13

Hi Mjin, yes, please join me.

I'm pretty much the same - I haven't had caffeine for years, but have now cut out most sugar, carbs .. I have some dairy though, mainly cream in my morning coffee instead of milk and a little cheese.

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Mjingaxx · 22/08/2016 07:59

Great! Reading some more of your posts, we have similar downfalls. I reach for the sugar when I'm tired. I ate half a jar of nutella yesterday. Which was stupid, because other than that, I had 2 protein shakes and some homemade lubia (bean stew)

I am LP to 2 kids and work nearly full time. I've been diagnosed as having CFS, so I often get tired!! Am hoping though that weight loss will actually improve that

Will catch up on the rest of your thread today

Good luck today. May the force be with you x

Thecatgotmytongue · 22/08/2016 08:55

Thanks Smile

I'm a LP too, since last year. Not currently working, on long term sick.

Dont worry about the nuttela. Put it behind you and start again.

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stressedandalone · 22/08/2016 15:18

I forgot my bag of healthy food when I went to work Sad

Ah well

Tomorrow is another day..,

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