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Original poster

Anyone up for a big fat fresh start?

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sevenandeight · 07/07/2019 08:50

I'm fed up with being fat.

Anyone fancy joining me, starting from tomorrow with a weigh in?

It would be lovely to have some company.

I'm going to use today to stock up on healthy food and purchase some bathroom scales.

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DPJ1973 · 08/07/2019 07:28

Good morning! So I'm 5"6 and the scales tell me 10st 3lb today. I know I'm still technically in the ok BMI range but I worked hard to loose 4st a few years ago, the last year has seen a creep on if weight little by little. If I can get my clothes to fit comfortably again I'd be very happy. Good luck everyone!

FannyFeatures · 08/07/2019 07:37

I'm happy with a weekly weigh in.

#1 - 12st 12.75lbs 😣

I need to do this!

Blossom28 · 08/07/2019 07:46

Can I join please? Just weighed myself

14st 11

I ballooned to 16st 10, from 10st 7 in a year due to a thyroid problem combined with a chocolate biscuit habit a few years ago.. slimmed all the way down to 12 stone and now it’s creeping back on again. I’d love to get back down to 12st again.

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sevenandeight · 08/07/2019 07:47

@MostlyAmbridgeandcoffee

Definitely a weekly weigh in on Mondays Grin

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Fairenuff · 08/07/2019 07:51

Monday morning weigh ins? To try and keep us in check over the weekend Grin

I'm aiming to lose 2lb this week.

Drinkandknowthings · 08/07/2019 07:54

So I’m 10 stone 10.6. I’m only 5’ 2 so for me that’s quite a lot. I used to always be a pear shape but since my second I seem to store more on my tummy as well.

So today is a fast day. I had a really bad night sleep (correction - DD2 had a really bad night sleep) so I’m not sure where I’ll get the motivation to exercise.

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sevenandeight · 08/07/2019 07:54

@Fairenuff

I'm aiming to lose something!

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Baconbutties · 08/07/2019 07:57

Please can I join too ? Thanks for starting this thread I think I joined one a while ago and then I’m not sure what happened I’m 5ft 3 and 11st 13 would love to lose 2 stone but also love snacking ! Going to do fast 800 5 days per week during weekdays

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sevenandeight · 08/07/2019 08:00

Hello @Baconbutties

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Spinosaur · 08/07/2019 08:04

Hello everybody,

I just weighed myself and AAAAAAAAA! I usually go by whether my clothes are too tight etc. well now I know why my bras aren't fitting and I am so not going to buy new ones - 1-2 stone to go. I will start with 1/2 a stone and go from there. Hoping to start the fast800 in some format but will start with cutting out evening snacking. Have a good week!

MilesFlora · 08/07/2019 08:05

Good morning...first weigh in done. 10st 7lbs. I haven’t been that in a long time so I’m really motivated now to keep my head down and do this! Good luck to all today.

A little quote that resonated with me a while back....Being overweight is hard. Losing weight is hard. Maintaining weight is hard...Choose your hard.

clpsmum · 08/07/2019 08:23

Weighed in 14.1 😱

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sevenandeight · 08/07/2019 08:27

Well done to all of us for being brave and getting on the scales

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MostlyAmbridgeandcoffee · 08/07/2019 08:32

Yes - just think if we stick to being sensible and trying then things can only get better from here haha!

Scrumptiousbears · 08/07/2019 08:39

So I tried to weigh myself. I did it twice and lost 2lb in a few minutes 😂 maybe I need new scales.

MorgenMuffel · 08/07/2019 08:55

Weighed in at 11.13.0 this morning. Far too much. Aiming for 2lb a week too.

Good luck everyone!

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sevenandeight · 08/07/2019 09:00

@Scrumptiousbears I like the sound of your scales!

Maybe the battery is getting low?

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MostlyAmbridgeandcoffee · 08/07/2019 09:08

@MilesFlora I like that quote !

Smokeonthewater · 08/07/2019 09:35

I am 13.6 which is absolutely horrific as I’m 5 3. I have never been this overweight in my life.
Aiming for 2 lbs a week. Good luck everyone.

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sevenandeight · 08/07/2019 09:39

@Smokeonthewater it's depressing isn't it. I feel really sad with the way I look. I'm 5'4 and carry loads of weight on my belly and back. I look and feel awful.

Hopefully, this time next week, we can all report our weight loss and feel a little more positive.

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Ifsomeonehadtoldme · 08/07/2019 09:48

Would love to join you but the baby and preschooler are currently sucking the life out of me and if I have to give up sugar it might make me feel worse than I already do. I’ve taken to avoiding mirrors instead and wearing the same outfits twice a week.

ElizabethG81 · 08/07/2019 10:00

13st 1 Blush

FannyFeatures · 08/07/2019 10:06

Dug out my old eBay food diary to keep track of things, need to be organised! Anyone else finds planning and tracking helps?

Going swimming with 6yo later, won't be exercise swimming but atleast it's out and moving which is an achievement at this point 🤣

B: Porridge, chopped apple & cinnamon
L: Crustless quiche Lorraine & salad
D: Mince, boiled potato, brocolli & carrots
Snack: Natural yogurt, cherries and a drizzle of honey

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sevenandeight · 08/07/2019 10:13

@FannyFeatures I'm tracking everything that I eat and drink. I can't be bothered with my fitness pal, I'm just using notes on my phone. Hope it will help me.

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clare8allthepies · 08/07/2019 10:19

I’m in! The scales said 12 stone 2 this morning although I’m not sure how accurate they are. I went on the fancy pants body fat measuring ones at the gym on Friday and they said 11st 12 which is still at least 2 stones overweight as I’m 5 foot 2.

I really need to try and get us all eating a bit better, we’ve fallen into a rut of eating the same few rubbish meals as my youngest is such a fussy eater. That and too much wine is not helping me lose weight!