Welcome to the MN Weight Loss Support Group.

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This group was created to provide motivation and moral support to those serious about losing weight in 2017.

Guidelines for Members

1. Dieting is not allowed. The Support Group will help you to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

1. The Support Group will meet every morning in preparation for morning walk (and other exercise regimes).

1. Any Member experiencing the temptation to binge should appeal to the Support Group for assistance. The Support Group will bolster your willpower and provide distraction.

1. Problems in other areas of life can interfere with weight loss goals. The Support Group will empathise, and give practical advice when appropriate.

1. Members will celebrate each other's successes. A victory for one is a victory for all.

I wonder if there is any way of us having a shared doc or something to track progress? Would Google sheets work? Maybe something we can update once a week?

I'll have a think about it myself ...

5amisnotmorning It sounds like we have a similar plan! I have a bike too, and make myself use it when I watch TV although have been doing that less recently ..

ChalkyC What HIIT will you do? I need to look more into that

GFW, Awesome, I have a Fitbit. Would be up for some challenges.

I have a headache, Happy New Year mostly eating hangover food today. Might weigh myself.

Can I join? 5 stone to lose was going well this time last year but my life took a turn for the worse. Used to get exercise by walking beloved dog but he's not here anymore so need some motivation to get up and out. I like the idea of listening to radio 4 or podcasts!

Having one final splurge today (excuse is fridge full of party food) then simply calorie counting with My Fitness Pal and walking. Last time I did 10k steps a day my hips hurt (shows how unfit I am) so may try 7k to start.

Good morning. I'm officially starting tomorrow as I'm going for new years dinner with my mum today but this morning I am 16st 9.

Hi
Don't wish to derail so won't hang around if I'm in the wrong place - I am about 4 stone overweight, and I know I should try and lose it for plenty of reasons but I don't have a burning desire to do so. Do I just need you lot to give me a kick up the (over size) backside or do you all feel like this?

imsorry we can try to kick you if you like

But I have dodgy hips so I may just end up falling over...

I am planning on losing 2.5 stone. Ive lost 1.1stone on my own since September but would love a bit of support! I find it harder to get motivated now its cold.

I have dodgy knees (not helped by the weight ) so it won't take much of a kick before I'll be on the floor with you.
Are you any good at getting up again?

I'msorry it's entirely up to you whether you lose weight or not. I will happily kick you if you want, but if you aren't in the right frame of mind you may find you set yourself up to fail. I know that when I don't particularly want to do something then I just don't bother.

MrsAwesome I know, that's exactly it. Am I ever going to feel like I want to? With my sensible head on I know I should get on with it, and the longer I leave it the more there'll be to lose but the other half of me is more "meh"

Right, I'm doing this. I weighed in at 107.7kg this morning. I'm tall, so 86kg is the top of healthy BMI. Target is 85kg. Long way to go! Have running trainers, walking trainers and a good understanding of healthy eating. Just need to apply all of it and stop bingeing.

Well here goes, I'm ready and motivated to do this I have 6 stone to lose, doing. Big roast today but will have more veg and am doing carrot and swede mash for me and another who don't want roasties. My massive issue is portion control so have dug out a smaller plate to use. I am starting sw on Thursday and have made good progress with Fitbit, if anyone wants to add me [email protected]
Our gym is having a refurbishment and reopens on the 14th so will be back to it then.
We can do this with a little haulier and motivation I also struggle with ideas on what to eat so any ideas would be much appreciated. Xx
I did 2 5k mud runs last year And barely made it round this year would like to do it with ease.

Right. I'm here and I'm in. 2017 is my year, I can do this.
Now to the fridge to figure out a vaguely healthy eating plan

I have yet to get out of bed

I weighed yesterday, and measured waist, hips and bust. So now I have my starting data (or starting 2017 data, as I'm already down from my 2016 weight), I will be taking data only at the end of each month. So starting January at 14st 7lbs. Bmi of 31.6. I had to buy new jeans this week, now on size 16, and finding it strange that they don't keep falling down (I won't mention the new bras which seem gigantic!)

Once I get up I've promised dd2 that I'll take her swimming, and she's just about old enough that I can do a few lengths while she plays, or maybe I can even persuade her to do a few lengths with me. Then we might even have a family walk later, or just a me on my own walk if they don't want to come (I'd prefer this as I can listen to my audiobook in peace)

Can I join please? I'm 10st 9 with a BMI of 27.2. I need to lose 1.5 to 2 stone to be at my ideal size I think. I tried in November following the Louise Parker Method, it's more of a lifestyle change than a diet and a lot of things she suggests are sensible. Going to start this again from tomorrow but really need some motivation!

I am a typical comfort eater, I can't seem to stop once I start eating 'badly' this is where I went wrong in November I think. It's all or nothing with me. Think I need healthy eating and exercise to become part of my routine then it might stick.

I hate exercise as well! Going to do a davina DVD I downloaded a while ago and try and go for brisk walks at lunchtime at work. I have a jawbone fitness band, does anyone else have one? would be good to add friends and start challenges

Xmas, awesome started a Fitbit challenge so I added you.

I did a 10K last year. Trying to decide on whether to enter again, or go for the half. I've never done a half, in fact I haven't ran since October due to foot problems. And it shows

I need to lose 5 stone, so I think I'm probably at least as big as you icant. I lost a load a few years ago, then hurt my knee and it's all gone back on. I'm going to do what I did before - walk, walk, walk and aim for healthy food in reasonable portions most of the time. I have access to a free gym at work, so I'm going to be brave and use that too, as at my age weights and extra muscle tissue will be an advantage. I can't meet for a morning walk though as my job involves me in stuff from the get go (live in at a boarding school). My best exercise time is 5-6. I like the 1000mile challenge, but I don't have an hour every day to give to Walking. I might manage an hour's exercise most days, but some of them will be doing weights etc. Also some days I really don't have an hour to myself!

Ok dinners all prepped, I'm gonna drag my huge arse out for a walk in the rain. Got to pop in to work to pic up some paper work so will walk the long way. X

Right weighed in at 12 stone 5 this morning sobered to lose 3-4 stone. so my first challenge is to get to overweight rather than obese category. Going to do10,000 steps a day, eat sensibly and start yoga again. Feeling overwhelmed at the moment so just need to make small changes I can maintain rather than my normal all or nothing approach that sees me give up about 3 January

Ordered some slimming world ready meals from Iceland- I have ME so get tired easily/quickly and it's a trigger for eating crap, I mainline sugar and carbs to feel better so hoping if I have something reasonably 'good' to put in the microwave, I can avoid that pitfall

I also need to lose 3-4 stone and would love to join, fed up of various diets that work but aren't sustainable.

My plan is to try and tackle various aspects individually for both eating better and becoming fitter. Apparently it takes 30 days for something to become habit, so I thought by introducing things one at a time I'd stand a better chance...I think trying to change too much too soon has been a stumbling block for me in the past.

So, January's plan for food - tackle work lunches! I tracked my last few days at work on mfp just to see where I was going wrong (am not intending calorie counting long term as I find it counter productive) and by the time I'd had a sandwich or pasta pot, snack and drink as well as whatever biscuits have been bought in it was getting on to more calories than my main evening meal .

So, farewell morrisons meal deals! I'm going to be bringing my own lunch in - was thinking scrambled eggs which I can make in the office, soups, leftover meat salads etc - but would welcome other ideas! This will hopefully not only shift some pounds but save me some pennies too.

Activity wise, I'm going to focus on walking more. I've been out for a three mile walk this morning and going to do this each weekend day. I will also walk in my lunch hour rather than sitting at my desk mumsnetting

I am cutting way back on carbs

Rather than cutting back on carbs, make healthy food choices.

Healthy Eating Staples

For perfect rice every time, consider investing in a rice cooker.

1. Sweet potato

Try frozen sweet potato fries.

1. German rye bread

Buy it at Lidl.

I'm going to focus on walking more

ClashCityRocker

Get out and walk

I've just got back from the cinema with the kids and I took carrots and an alien light bar for me . I did eat a bit of the children's popcorn but I did not have a whole portion to myself!