Need to lose 2 stones[blush] Want to start on Monday 2nd Sept. Mainly with exercise.

[Starbear]

Got back from hols last Saturday and promised I would start weight lose on Monday. Got into work on Tuesday to find a large tin of biscuits on the desk. Not good. Thought I would try Mumsnet for moral support and found out everyone started without me.
I'm 44 years (Jane Fonda where are you now!) 12 stones 5'6 and need to join in with others to lose the flab. Have 3 year old and work part-time 3 days a week, in a Yukky job. Anyone want to join me?
What get advice on losing weight mainly using exrcise as I really love my food
With a little support I might be able to diet too.

Yes, kidrus. I have some little chockes and a tiny Easter bunny dor my DS2 (e loves little soft toys and he doesn't know he is getting it. I can't wait to see his little face when he finds his little bunny). We have Easter eggs in the fridge already. I'm not bothered about eating them, it's just for kids. i hope the weather will be kind to us. It's easier to walk when the wind down't blow you out. Anyway, let's all hope Easter isn't going to ruin our weight loss and if we get a bit over the limit of chockies, there is still time before the summer. let's supporteach other, it helps a lot.

Hi everyone - How are we doing this week. Haven't been well for a couple of days now, have the bug that is going around, so haven't really eaten that much. Feel really grotty, but should be doing wonders for the weight loss. Kidsrus, I tried the pink and whites you were talking about, they are great for a sugar fix. Hope you all are well and keeping the healthy regime going.

Oh dear - It would appear you have all deserted me. Probably worried you will catch the bug!! Hope all is well with everybody. You can come back as feeling better today, and I need you all

Hi, fimles. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you. How are you feeling now? I wasn't well myself feeling sick and having some stomach upset which resulted in weight loss as when i could it, I wasn't feeling like so called propper food and I had tea with sugar and muffings to keep me going. Sounds weird, I know. Anyway, I'm a bit better now and I even had some normal dinner but I'll go back on sensible eating on Monday.

oh, fimbles, it was a mistake, I had weight gain, not weight loss (all these muffings). Sorry to disappoint you.

Fedda - Welcome back. I missed you. I so know how you feel, it seems to be one nasty bug which is doing the rounds. Glad to hear you are feeling better, and even more pleased to know that I hadn't lost everybody from the thread.

Thank you, Fimbles. I've missed you too. Do you feel better?

hi all sounds like you have all got the bug, please don't pass it this way!
we have chicken pox and head lice this way which we are trying to avoid and up to now (touch wood) we have avoided.
1 class in school has 50% out with c/p.
sorry i haven't been here for you all my dh has found poker on face book and spends most of his free time playing it.
i on the other hand have been falling asleep reading.
Great news today they have found shannon, i sincerely hope she is ok and hasn't endured anything awful.
my veg box came today and i have rhubarb in it any suggestions apart from crumble.

Hi, kidrus. I promise NOT to pass you what i had. I've looked up on the web and found this site: www.rhubarbinfo.com/recipe-index.html. You could also googe and try the search on MN. Sorry, I've only tried the crumble. Good luck.

thanks fedda hope you are feeling better now.

i lost 4lbs this week and seem to be back on track.
tomo my meal plan is:
breakie:grapefruit and yoghurt

starters: carrot & parsnip soup.

main roast: beef with brocoli,cauli,carrots and roast pots,parsnip and celaric.

desert: rhubarb oat crunch and custard(pink homemade)

1 glass of wine too

evening:snack a jack with cream cheese and tomato.
hopefully i wont need to snack but if i do i have lots of s a j ,p &w and popcorn in the cupboard.

Hi, kidrus, I'm bette, thank you. I like your meal plan for tomorrow . I've been reading now and found this articlewww.health.com/health/article/0,23414,1717643,00.html. I liked it as well.

Success story alert I wanted to say a very big thankyou to you all on this thread. This is the first time I have used mumsnet for support to assist with my weightloss and without all of you I wouldn't have made this major breakthrough. Today I have made it to the 2stone lost mark. I am so much happier and confident in myself and it is because of all you. You have seen me through the highs and lows and the good and bad days. Please don't run away, I still have more to lose, but wanted to express my sincere thanks for your help and support so far. THANKYOU

Hi, Fimbles. Thank you so much for sharing with us your success. You've made my day. I'm so happy for you. I'm always here for you. Please, accept my sincere warmest congratulations. Keep up good work and you'll achieve what you want.

well done fimbles!

you will have to share your secrets of success with us.

thankyou for the encouragement and support you have given us also the inspiration.
we now know that it is possible if only we can put our minds to it.

i intend to buckle down after easter and up the exercise,perhaps even take up a posture class.
hope you all have a good easter (i might not get a chance to get near the computer over the weekend)

Thank you, kidrus. The same to you.
Fimbles, how are you? i hope you don't do what I have done after a successful weight loss - started to eat my way up to the weight gain. Please, try to resist. Try to keep up the good work

Thankyou kidsrus but Fedda you are so right. You obviously know me too well. Since my success post my willpower has gone totally out of the window I have and am eating anything and everything in sight. I have decided that even trying to maintain my current weight is going to be harder than losing it in the first place. I am dreading next week as children are on holidays and already the collection of easter eggs from family and friends is growing. My children seem to get so many (remind me why it was I taught them to share? )
Anyway, I hope you are all well and things are going better for you. Am of on holiday on Saturday to the lakes for a week, so will be eating loads, but will report back on my return. Hope you all have a fabulous, chocolatey Easter. Have Fun.

Enjoy your Easter, Fimbles, we'll go back on sensible eating ater it. Don't worry, we'll do it together Have a wonderful time in the lakes. It's a fantastic place to go. All the walks will help you with maintaining your weight.

Fimbles, I've just found this little article and I thought about you: www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/your_weight/reaching_maintain.shtml

Thankyou Fedda - An interesting article. I appreciate your support with this. At the moment munching through the Easter choccies and enjoying. Back to it on Tuesday.

You're very welcome, Fimbles.I;ve enjoyed my Ben and Gerry ice cream with some bluberries and raspberries today. It's Easter time and we need some time off. I'll join you on Tuesday. Have a lovely Easter weekend.

Happy Easter!

I think this is amazing, girls:

Oh, no, I'll try again: www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=542829&in_page_id=177 3&ico=Homepage&icl=TabModule&icc=picbox&ct=5

Hello everyone. Hope you all had a wonderful Easter. Who is ready to join me with a new start?? I had a fab time, ate loads and thoroughly enjoyed all the chocolate. But now..... I plan to start a fresh and need you all to help me once again. Climbing back on the old wagon

Hi, Fimbles. Please, count me in.