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10 stones, 140 lbs, a whole bloody person to lose!! Anyone else?

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10stonestolose · 03/01/2017 12:18

Age:45
Starting weight: 19st 10lbs on 01/01/17
Goal: 9st 10lbs
Plan: low carb, high fat

Well, it's the biggest I've ever been. Feel horrid, but determined to make this the last year of being a fat person. I''m going to diet the shit out of this mess I'm in! I've see threads to lose 100lbs, but not 140. If anyone else is in the same scary boat and fancies friendly, non-judgmental journey sharing, please say hello and share away.

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JakeBallardswife · 19/01/2017 20:21

I'm aiming for a size 16 in all clothes, that would be wonderful!

So current weight 20 stone ( fuck)but I lost 4 lb this week, weighed in this morning.

I'm so pleased!

I've been swimming lots and walking a fair bit. Feel quite positive though.

10stonestolose · 19/01/2017 20:26

Hey Jakeswife congrats on the 4lbs and the exercise! Size 16 is really doable and on the way there you'll be looking better each week.

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Flibbertyjibbit · 19/01/2017 20:37

A size 16 by summer would be amazing. It would be nice to walk into high street shop and not have to worry what plus sizes are stocked!

10stonestolose · 19/01/2017 20:44

I know, it will be so brilliant. I love clothes!

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NarcsBegone · 19/01/2017 22:47

The yooying is the pits. The all or nothing mentality is so hard to break.

Frumpet my worst times at after eating main meal I always need more, nights before bed due to meds I take some give me the massive munchies. My worst habit is when things go wrong and I'm emotionally affected I will instantly eat crap stuff in massive amounts or go the other way and can eat anything on rare occasions). Yesterday I got a letter through that is causing me so many problems and will take months of high stress to sort out, I've only just started to get our lives back after a terrible three years of legal stuff and I am about to be right back there again, I didn't binge though Smile and an hour after getting the letter puked up the contents of my stomach (nuts, it was gross). I've had a tiny slip tonight but am actually under on all carbs, fat, protein and calories so I think it will just about be ok, I wish the same could be for me Sad

Lotsawobblybits · 20/01/2017 10:57

Narcs Flowers Sorry you are going through such stress but a big well done for staying under on everything for yesterday. That emotional eating cycle is hard and I think subconscious as well. It is good you know what your triggers are and can maybe consciously make the decision against acting on them.

OhHolyFuck · 20/01/2017 13:16

Hello everyone,

Ds2 out of hospital today, can't wait to get home and back to routines
My work is being really arsey though, feel really very stressed about juggling kids (especially ds2 with asthma and autism assessments) and work and everyfuckingthing else which is usually a trigger to 'treat/comfort' myself with food so I'm trying to avoid that
Have Bolognese to make tonight with carrot and butternut squash spaghetti so at least dinner won't be bad the bottle of wine after it might be!

Flibbertyjibbit · 20/01/2017 14:51

Flowers for narcs I understand how difficult munchies can be - I am on long term steroids so frequently struggle with craving sugary things.

I know I shouldn't be weighing more than once a week but I jumped on the scales this morning and i've lost 7lbs! I know its probably all water weight but I am feeling positive that this is the year I get back to a healthier weight.

NarcsBegone · 20/01/2017 15:00

Thank you for the Flowers. I'm really rather miserable but working really hard on not letting it take over life this time. I'm going to use it as an opportunity to lose this weight, it's the one physical thing I have some control over in my life, I can control my weight if nothing else!

NarcsBegone · 20/01/2017 15:04

Holy, I'm so pleased your ds is out of hospital! That's a lot to be juggling!

Flibberty, I have to take high dose steroids 60mg a day) once or twice a month and they make me ravenous and so angry! It must be really hard having them every day

Lotsawobblybits · 20/01/2017 16:45

Great news Holy glad to hear your DS is on the mend.

Brilliant loss Flibberty 7lb is great especially with the medication.

10stones It is the idea of lovely clothes that is one of my motivators as well- all that choice at size 16 will be fab. Fantasising about some new summer holiday dresses (whispers...and maybe some shorts).

Had a good day yesterday- but I was busy which always helps. Food seems to be a default setting, whether sad, happy, worried or bored food is reached for. Somehow a bit more exercise needs to factored in, had my 15 minutes walk round the block today, planning a good hike over the weekend.

So far so good today & not feeling that 4.30 afternoon slump yet. I am hoping for a stone gone on Monday weigh in.

NarcsBegone · 20/01/2017 22:29

I failed today. My period turned up, I got super emotional and lost it a bit. I ate two pecan slices BlushBlush, I hit the carbs and sugar off the chart. The slices made me feel really crap after which is a good thing as I they tasted funny and so oily and super sweet. I've had a pear and a corn on the cob since. I'm allowing myself this day and only this day as it's been a crap one. I swear that next week I am not going to cheat myself like that, everything else is spot on with my diet and I end my emotional unhealthy eating today.

Pic of today's goals versus terrible 'actual'

10 stones, 140 lbs, a whole bloody person to lose!! Anyone else?
Lotsawobblybits · 20/01/2017 22:59

Narcs Don't beat yourself up- it's a one day slip up. Tomorrow is another day and all that jazz! You may even be able to pull it back! Sending you Flowers and good wishes!

Flibbertyjibbit · 20/01/2017 23:54

Narcs tomorrow is a new day. Try not to be too hard on yourself. Flowers

december10th · 21/01/2017 05:44

hello how are we all doing this week?Smile

frumpet · 21/01/2017 07:08

Narc anonther voice saying tomorrow is another day !

Good luck over the weekend everyone Smile

BoxLoadingBaby · 21/01/2017 08:31

3lb off this week. Almost makes up for AF tearing my insides apart.

december10th · 21/01/2017 09:49

Narcs- I have found that a little 'mishap' often seems to kick start a big loss. I don't know if that is because it makes me try harder after, or there is some metabolic reason .

december10th · 21/01/2017 09:49

Narcs- I have found that a little 'mishap' often seems to kick start a big loss. I don't know if that is because it makes me try harder after, or there is some metabolic reason .

december10th · 21/01/2017 09:49

Narcs- I have found that a little 'mishap' often seems to kick start a big loss. I don't know if that is because it makes me try harder after, or there is some metabolic reason .

december10th · 21/01/2017 09:54

i am considering going to adult swimming classes because I enjoy swimming and improving my stroke would be something non-scales related to work towards. I have started new job which I find a bit challenging so it might help relieve stress. I need to check out that is isnt all triathlete types first though!

NarcsBegone · 21/01/2017 10:31

Thanks all Smile
Swimming is brilliant exercise I think! I did a try dive in our local pool a year or so ago and was aghast at what was floating in it Confused, I haven't been able to bring myself to get in the water there since.
I hope everyone has a brilliant weekend.

10stonestolose · 21/01/2017 15:20

Narcs....sorry you're going through such a difficult time, it can't be easy when your period turns up just as you're feeling emotional and things are getting on top of you. It's like a double whammy shitstorm, so be kind to yourself for now.

Holy....bet it's lovely to have your boy home, I'm so pleased for you. And I love the sound of your carrot and squash spaghetti. I might have to give that a try.

Wobbly...ooh shorts, not worn them and felt good in over 20 years. They might have to wait until I'm in a size 10 and supertoned. I am quite sturdy of thigh though Grin

Flibberty....7lbs is fantastic, well done you! Here's a shiny half stone sticker for you! Star

December....having a good week here thanks, but having to navigate round lots of social situations this week. How are you doing? The swimming would be a great idea and will almost certainly not be full of triathlete types. Those types will already think they know it all I bet.

Box...whoop whoop on your 3lbs loss, that's great news.

Frumpet...thanks and you too!

In last couple of says, I've had lunch out and a friend's birthday tapas type lunch and tonight is posh dinner out. So I have stuck to my low carb plan, but it's been tricky avoiding all the pastries, pastas, puddings and cakes. A good few glasses of prosecco and vodka slimline tonic have been drunk (about lowest carb alcohol I've found) and I imagine there'll be more flowing tonight! So fully expecting my loss to be smaller tom on the scales. We have to live though, right?! Blush Have a great weekend all, I maybe slightly fragile tomorrow.

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Corneliasedet · 21/01/2017 17:14

A size 16 by summer would be amazing! I work with lots of women and the vast majority of them are 15 or more years younger and probably weigh half what I do. I currently hate going into work because I feel so out of place. I did 30 minutes of zumba on the Wii fit today which was good but I clearly am not ever going to be a dancer. Still feeling very motivated and cannot wait to get to the point where my feet don't hurt from having to carry my weight. I am enjoying reading the thread and everyone else's progress, thank goodness I'm not the only one in this position!

10stonestolose · 21/01/2017 17:20

The wii fit is great exercise Cornelia , I must dig ours out! I don't even know how to get it working with the tv...technophobe here! With you on the painful feet, I'm convinced most of it is due to weight. Not for long though, every pound off must help. Right off to make myself glamorous for my do tonight - the strapping heels are likely to kill me, but I'm going to smile (or drink!) through the pain Grin

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