10 stones, a whole bloody person to lose - THREAD 2

[10stonestolose]

Welcome back to all from my original thread, which has become a supportive and friendly place for anyone with a lot of weight to lose. Newbies welcome too.

These are my latest stats...

Losing a Whole Bloody Person: My Progress So Far

Starting weight: 19st 10lbs (BMI 43.2)
Weight now: 16st 1lb (BMI 35.2)
Goal: 9st 10lbs (BMI 21.3)

Week 1 loss: 9lbs
Week 2 loss: 6lbs
Week 3 loss: 1lb
Week 4 loss: 5lbs
Week 5 loss: 2lbs
Week 6 loss: 2lbs
Week 7 loss: 3lbs
Week 8 loss: 1lb
Week 9 loss: 2lbs
Week 10 loss: 3lbs
Week 11 loss: 1lb
Week 12 loss: 4lbs
Week 13 loss: 2lbs
Week 14 loss: 2lbs
Week 15 loss: 1lb
Week 16 loss: 3lbs
Week 17 loss: 2lbs
Week 18 loss: 2lbs

Total lost: 3st 9lbs
Total to lose: 10st
Left to lose: 6st 5lbs

My First 10 Interim Targets

1. Lose 10% of total I have to lose = 1 stone loss (target 18 st 10 lbs) COMPLETE ON 15/01/17!!!
   
2. Get below 40+ the very severely obese class III BMI category = 1st 7lbs loss (target 18 st 3 lbs) COMPLETE ON 29/01/17!!!
   
3. Lose 10% of total body weight and 20% of total I have to lose = 2st loss (target 17 st 10lbs) COMPLETE ON 20/02/17!!!
   
4. Get into a dress size 18 in most shops COMPLETE ON 26/03/17!!!
   
5. Lose 30% of total I have to lose = 3st loss (16st 10lbs) COMPLETE ON 09/04/17!!!
   
6. Get below the 35-40 the severely obese class II BMI category = 3st 11lbs loss (target 15st 13lbs)
   
7. Lose 20% of total body weight = 3st 13lbs loss (target 15st 11lbs)
   
8. Lose 40% of total I have to lose = 4st loss (15st 10lbs)
   
9. Get into a dress size 16 in most shops
   
10. Reach the half-way point and lose 50% of total I have to lose (half a bloody person!) = 5st loss (target 14st 10lbs)

[Lotsawobblybits]

SWLondon You will have to let me know how you get on the MBT boots, anything which tones sounds good! Walking is such good exercise as well & free. Isn't it great to have a choice of coat as well, at 16 so many more options, I struggled to get a walking size 24 coat. You can't be far off a 14, KOKO & I bet well before Christmas you will be.

The face changing is an odd one- I wore my glasses for the first time in ages & my face has shrunk too, all a bit Deirdre Barlow with a hint of turkey neck!

[BoredOnMatLeave]

Wow reading how far you have both come is quite inspirational.

I weighed myself Tuesday and I was 232.8lb, so more that I thought, about 8lb more! , however weighed myself this morning and I was 227.2 so 5lb down this week. And to be honest I already feel like I have more energy, managed 3 long walks last week and some exercising at home.

I still can't do a push up... not one. My mission is to be able to do 1 by the end of the week

[LastNightMyWifeHooveredMyHead]

I've just popped in to see if there was anyone else with another person to loose - what an inspirational thread! Well done, guys!

I am now hugely motivated (instead of just huge...): I've managed to lose two stone over the summer, but haven't really been paying much attention since the start of the month - I haven't lost, but haven't gained at least. However, I'm still nearly 22 stone which, at 5'9", shoves me firmly into the morbidly obese camp

I start a whole new job on Saturday, which has required a new and completely different set of clothes (all of which look a bit shite, but to be honest, when you're a fat, sweaty mess, it's a struggle to look smart or groomed - especially when that's not your natural size 14 look, never mind your size 30 one ) and I have three months' probation - so I am hoping to really get my head down, and crack on with trying to see a difference over that time. The first month, I'll be in a hotel, so there's a gym and a pool that I am planning on trying to engage with - then I just have to steer clear of snacks, and make sure I choose healthy options from the menu: so that'll be no bother, then

All that said, for the first time in a real age, I feel that my weight has got to the top of the pile, and that I not only want to tackle it but I feel able to - so thanks everyone who's contributed to this wonderful thread, and you've helped make me feel that I too can have a crack at this. I didn't get this way over night (I'll gloss casually over the five stone in five weeks, following a misunderstanding over new medication ) so I know I can't get rid of it just by paying attention for a month: but hopefully, I can start to make the changes that will become habits - my biggest issue is that I have always needed exercise to lose weight: calories alone has never been enough (for reference, I've been logging everything with MFP this month - it says 1600 something calories to lose 2lb a week at my size: I've not exceeded 1400 on any day, but still haven't lost, as I do bugger all exercise at the moment - pottering is as far as I've got) so I am hoping if I can get back into the habit of even doing some brisk walking and stretching every day whilst I'm at the hotel, I might start to see a change next month.

Anyway - I've been rambling on about myself, but all I really wanted to say was thanks to each and every person whose posted here: it's so great to know firstly, that I'm not alone - and secondly, that I don't have to stay like this!

[Lotsawobblybits]

Haven't had chance to weigh in this morning- will check in later in the week when I can get to the scales. I have been exercising, and stuck to plan all week though strayed a little over the weekend, fingers crossed the holiday timber has been shed.

Hope everyone has had a good week!

LastNightMyWifeHooveredMyHead Welcome to our lovely thread, bet if you make using the gym as part of your daily routine it won't seem so hard & fingers crossed you have had a good start to your new job! You have done really well to lose your 2 stone already, and it is nice to read your motivation too.

BoredOnMatLeave Even if you don't lose numbers on the scale how you feel is just as important indicator, sound like you are smashing the exercise.Hope you have had a good weekend- and push up success!

swlondonnanny Hope you have had a good weekend.

[BoredOnMatLeave]

Hi all, still didn't smash my 1 press up challenge ...I am slightly better though and hopefully it will get easier as I get lighter!

Start weight: 232.8lb
Todays weight 222.0lb
Total loss 10lb 8oz.
(sorry I know most of you work in Kg but I'm more familiar in lbs.

Feel a bit deflated today (DD been up all night) and I've ended up eating 2 animal biscuits and 4 pringles! Trying not to beat myself up... Tomorrow is a fresh day

[LastNightMyWifeHooveredMyHead]

Bored 10lb already - amazing! And it was a couple of biscuits and Pringles, when you were shattered - I'd have had the whole boxes, dammit!

Lotsa thanks so much for the warm welcome! Sounds like you've smashed this week again. You and Sw are my mental pin-up girls

[BoredOnMatLeave]

Last night 3 weeks ago I would have had 2 packs of biscuits, a pack of pringles and a happy meal but I'm trying to have nothing, guess its a viscous circle really, eat loads of crap to make yourself feel better, then feel worse and continue! Been good today but DP is at home and I find it a lot harder when he's about!

[Lotsawobblybits]

Still not managed to weigh in- have broken my scales the glass top has come off and is weighing everything the same weight- off to Argos on way home, have ordered some fancy pants ones that apparently work out hydration-- sucker for a gadget!!

Bored Great loss well done- hope your DD is okay, & they say tiredness can make you feel hungry, one slip then fresh start. Press ups are hard- I was in agony after trying surfing as pushing up of the board was so hard, rooting for you. .

Last You are very kind, I hope you have a good week.

[Lotsawobblybits]

Right got scales working-

25.09.2018: 13st 12.5lbs (+3lbs holiday gain)
05.10.2017: 13st 8lbs, loss: -4.5lbs (Holiday gain lost & -1.5lbs)
total loss: 116lbs, BMI: 30.6.

Glad I've shifted the holiday podge, but it is always irritating to lose the same weight twice. Onwards and upwards (well downwards for the scales!) and a bit of refocus as I have found myself slipping- dam you little Haribo gummies of temptation!

Next target is a further 4lbs off & get to a BMI of 30 and no longer obese (only overweight )- probably the first time ever!

Keep at it everyone & have a good weekend!

[BoredOnMatLeave]

Well done Lots, must feel great to have that holiday weight off. 116lbs... Amazing!

[swlondonnanny]

Morning everyone!
Am still here but the scales not working. Need to buy new ones.
Well done Lots which scale did you buy?
Welcome Last
Well done Bored that is a great loss

[Lotsawobblybits]

Morning Swlondon - I got mine from Argos they are Salter Bodywise stainless steel. DP the geek has calibrated them & says they are spot on. Yet to get the analyser bit working. Hope you hxe had a good week. 😁

[swlondonnanny]

Lots thank you! Got the same ones. Set it all up for tomorrow morning...
We shall see

[swlondonnanny]

Morning everyone.
Used the new scales
Current weight 105.4kg
Week 29 and 30 +1kg
Will never know if my old scales weren't accurate or if I did put on 1kg in last 2 weeks....

[Lotsawobblybits]

SWLondon Don't feel down- It may just be your new scales weighing slightly different -perhaps see it as re-calibration & new start, then next Monday is your true result! You have done so well and been so consistent- 1kg is just a little blip when taken in context with the results you have had over the long term. Keep positive you can & will do this!

Well from Thursday to this morning I have stayed the same, which is no real shocker, contemplating changing my weigh in day to Thursday from now on.

Feel quite energized today- Lets Smash this!

[swlondonnanny]

Lots thank you
Did you start using all the functions on the scales? Looks like my body fat % is just over 40%!!!!!

[BoredOnMatLeave]

Conquered my 1 press up challenge this week! DP away for the week for work so I am hoping for good results in the next week. Had chicken and veg for dinner last night and DD ate most of it off my plate so I guess that's one way to get the calories down!

Start weight: 232.8lb
Todays weight 218.0lb
Total loss 14lb 8oz.

[Lotsawobblybits]

swlondon No I haven't had chance to get them all working yet- not sure I want to know my Body Fat %!

BoredOn Yay- Press up challenge smashed! A fantastic loss well done- bet you feel really good about that.

Weigh in today - 1lb loss which feel a bit Meh about TBH. Started feeling really tried and run down recently so have been eating a little more & taking some multi-vitamins. It's the week before AF.

This weeks Stats- Loss -1lbs, Total Loss 117lbs, Weight 13st7 BMI 30.4

[swlondonnanny]

Morning everyone
Monday morning weigh in
Current weight 103kg
Week 31 -2.4kg
Liking my new scales better now

[BoredOnMatLeave]

Morning all, 3lb gain here , rubbish PMT days last week but on it again since yesterday and have no social plans for a while which helps me focus.

Start weight: 232.8lb
Todays weight 221.4lb
Total loss 11.4lb

[BoredOnMatLeave]

So I've just weighed myself again and was 218.8lb? I very much doubt I've lost 3lb in 3 hours.

Do you think I need new scales? Live in a flat so only flooring options are on carpet or vinyl which I know isn't ideal.

Anyway I'm going with 218.8lb to make myself feel a bit better.

[Lotsawobblybits]

Swlondon Fantastic loss well done- I like your scales too! I am really pleased for you- ace going.

BoredOn I would go with the 3lb loss well done! floors can mess scales up- we have a dodgy tile in the bathroom with throws mine off, I get DP to calibrate for me, he weighs a 2ltr jug of water.

Will report back on Thursday after weigh in- fingers crossed though not confident!

[Lotsawobblybits]

Morning- hope you are all having a good week. Today's Stats-

Loss: -1lb
Weight: 13st6lb
BMI: 30.3
Total Loss: 118lbs

A loss is a loss- and even if it is only coming off 1lb at a time it is still coming off. I am thinking it's a case of The Hare and The Tortoise, slow steady wins the race.

This week I am aiming to loose enough to no longer be obese- so will have gone from BMI 47.1 to

[swlondonnanny]

Morning everyone
Monday morning weigh in
Current weight 102.3 kg
Week 32 -0.7kg
Lots really hope your BMI is going to be under 30 this week. You've done so well, what a difference one year can make, hey?
Bored I think you need scales. When I was looking for mine recently I think I saw some you can use on carpet as well...
Have a good week everyone

[BoredOnMatLeave]

Hi everyone!

I've found I have to weigh myself in the exact same spot in my bathroom otherwise it can jump up or down 3lb

Start weight: 232.8lb
Todays weight 214.4lb
Total loss 18.4lb

Inspired by 10stonetolose I've set up some targets. Some of which are "fit into 18/16 in most shops". Trouble is I have no time to go off shopping in loads of shops and trying on clothes as I have young DD. Any recommendations on 1 shop that is fairy accurate to sizing? In my town we have New look/Dorothy Perkins/ Next/ M&S/ Topshop/ Peacocks. I know dress size doesn't really matter but I would be interested to know as I'm fairly sure I'm not a 20 anymore