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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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Anyone with 5 stone + to lose in 2020?

141 replies

FenellaMaxwell · 26/12/2019 14:47

This has to be the year it happens. I can’t keep calling it baby weight - he’ll be 3 this year! I’m sick of avoiding being in photos with my DS, and not being able to run round after him. Anyone else?

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Citygirl2019 · 27/12/2019 11:06

I'm happy to WhatsApp

OneForTheRoadThen · 27/12/2019 11:33

I'm happy to WhatsApp too. What's the best way to set up a group?

dazzlingdeborahrose · 27/12/2019 12:03

I'm up for this. Need to lose at least 4 stone and probably wouldn't hurt to lose another 2 on top of that.
Going to start with dry January but otherwise I'm opting for keep it simple stupid and just go with smaller portions and moving more.
I like the idea of WhatsApp too.

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FenellaMaxwell · 27/12/2019 12:08

Let’s WhatsApp! Do you want to PM me numbers and I’ll set one up? Or a Facebook group is a good shout too - my antenatal lot migrated off the baby boards here onto FB and has been going strong for 3 years now.

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OneForTheRoadThen · 27/12/2019 12:12

Facebook is a good idea @FenellaMaxwell!

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FenellaMaxwell · 27/12/2019 12:13

Ok, some things that worked for me last time were:

prepping food for the day the night before so I have snack boxes with cubes of cheese and halved grapes and things so I don’t buy crisps and chocolate.

Never shopping when hungry, in fact only
Food shopping online so I wasn’t tempted to add other things

Setting myself rewards to claim at each stone lost, so a new bag or shoes or whatever

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DistantVworp · 27/12/2019 12:13

I'm up for this - 6 stone to lose 😭😭. Happy to WhatsApp - think that might be better for me than Mumsnet as its harder to ignore 🙂

MercedesDeMonteChristo · 27/12/2019 12:14

Great idea. I’ll PM. I really do better with weight loss with groups, like Ww but with no meeting at a convenient time, this is a great compromise.

I really don’t want to tell anyone in real life either. Once I say it failure seems inevitable.

I’m working towards half a stone at a time. I am also a size 20 and 5ft 2. I have a size 14 dress that I would like to fit back into by the end of the year, be able to tie my shoe laces without being uncomfortable and get off the sofa without it being an effort. I’m pretty sure my weight is linked to terrible snoring and waking all night with a dry mouth. So whilst it’s about the weight, it’s also about my overall health.

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FenellaMaxwell · 27/12/2019 12:16

Ok I made us a Facebook group - it’s called 5 stone fat fighters. It’s Visible to search but private once you’re in.

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Citygirl2019 · 27/12/2019 12:16

Can you pm from the app?

DoorbellsSleighbellsSchnitzel · 27/12/2019 12:17

Me! I need to lose 8 stone to put me in the 'healthy' weight bracket (😳 when the fuck did that happen?!) I'd be happy with ditching 6 stone though, which I think would put me in a size 14-16.

I lost 6 stone previously (around 20 years ago!) but it's gradually crept sometimes piled back in in the last 10 or so years.

I'm also Type 1 diabetic which is a massive pain in the arse.

Dasbouncemachine · 27/12/2019 12:17

I have about 5 stone to lose. I had a baby 6 months ago and stopped bf 2 months ago. I'm only 5 ft 1 so the extra really shows! I need to exercise due to high blood pressure but I think I will low carb alongside as I've had great success with that in the past. Happy to do FB!

Citygirl2019 · 27/12/2019 12:18

I've sent a FB request

melissasummerfield · 27/12/2019 12:20

Me please! I need to lose 100lb this year Sad

Feel like this is the year too do it Smile

Off to search for the fb group now, happy to watsapp too if that happens!

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FenellaMaxwell · 27/12/2019 12:21

I got it! I’ve used a ‘Fenella Maxwell’ Facebook account to make it easier to find me

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Tahitiitsamagicalplace · 27/12/2019 12:23

I'm in! I started in December and already lost almost a stone. I think I put it back on the past two days though Blush

Happy to WhatsApp!

Tahitiitsamagicalplace · 27/12/2019 12:25

@FenellaMaxwell I sent you a pm!

MercedesDeMonteChristo · 27/12/2019 12:32

I’ve requested to join.

cuddles37 · 27/12/2019 12:42

Liking the 'change one thing a day until the 1st January' tip. I am thinking stop eating after 7pm....I was such a pig yesterday, ate a whole box of Turkish delight and polished off the big box of Lindt balls my dad bought me for Christmas😨 I have to wise up. I have been diagnosed with an under active thyroid and am on thyroxine (think I need a higher dose, keep meaning to put a Dr's appointment on). My fourteen year old daughter was in hospital for three months out of the passed year. Diagnosed with Crohns Disease, I have it too. So I have been blaming all of these factors on my weight gain but enough is enough, I am sick of feeling bloated and not fitting into the majority of my clothes. Good luck everyone, may our willpower be strong😊

VelvetSoft · 27/12/2019 12:51

I've requested to join the FB group @FenellaMaxwell, great idea thank you!
C25k-ers, when are you planning to get started?

cuddles37 · 27/12/2019 12:55

Just sent a FB request too. I was all big ideas about starting yesterday, healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner but then I made the mistake of thinking I could stop at one Lindt ball😣

MercedesDeMonteChristo · 27/12/2019 12:59

Velvet, I’m taking the DC to the football pitch in a bit so going to do the first run whilst they play today.

LaursB · 27/12/2019 13:01

Ohhh can you add me to to the weightloss FB and WhatsApp groups 🙌🏻🙌🏻

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FenellaMaxwell · 27/12/2019 13:08

@LaursB you can search the group on FB - it’s called 5 stone fat fighters :)

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HerRoyalFattyness · 27/12/2019 13:08

I've requested to join the FB group.