Positive no shame weight loss?

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Ok, so hoping I'm not alone and can find someone with a similar mindset!

I am plus size, have been since I was about 18 (thanks alcohol lol). I'm learning to love my body, it is strong and sexy in my way. I'm fine with that, I can walk for miles and get up stairs so none of this skinny is healthier no matter mindset what here. It's been a long hard journey to begin to like my body and I don't want to suddenly undo all that.

However, I have to lose 4 stone in less than 5 months to start fertility treatment. I'm not doing the paid plans - been there done that got the overpriced cookbooks. I am watching my calories and putting in a lot more exercise and different types.

I want to do my best to stay positive, to actually keep learning to like my body etc. No guilt or shaming. Sooo is anyone in the same boat? Fancy chatting and helping each other through it?

How are you doing, watch? Sorry you're still not well. There are some really horrible bugs doing the rounds, hope you're feeling better soon.

I had a migraine and or period all week and only started to feel back to normal yesterday. I'm back to my strength and conditioning class tomorrow and really looking forward to someone telling me what to do! New Monday, new start

Well I'm back from the US and trying to repair the damage and get into my low carb zone. Actually quite pleased as I ate out a lot and drank a lot more than is usual for me and seem to have only put on a couple of pounds. Since I'm not in ketosis now that could be water weight anyway!

Haven't been feeling great since I got back which has actually been helpful as I've had zero appetite but trying really hard to get back into my usual routine. Back to work tomorrow so will be commuting into London for the next couple of days and walking a fair bit too.

Hop everyone else is doing OK.

Hey all, how are you doing? I had a massively shitty week so I ate everything which made me feel worse. Anyway, I was at a cooking masterclass today and I really enjoyed it so I'm going to do my best to hold this feeling for a few more days.

Joined a new exercise class last week which I loved. It was pretty intense, I was drenched in sweat afterwards and could barely walk for two days but I loved the class and the time flew by. I've also been forcing myself to go to the gym and have been pushing myself in a proper workout there (hate every second of it at the time but feel on top of the world afterwards). I only did that once last week though as I needed the recovery time after the other class.

Went away for the weekend with friends and that unfortunately undid most of the good work. Before going, I was feeling great about myself. I had a new outfit and genuinely thought it was flattering (even DH said "wow, you look good in that. I mean really, really good!" and then I tried on a coat that I haven't worn for two years because I couldn't get it fastened anymore. It fit! I couldn't believe it. I really thought I was at my largest point ever at the moment but clearly I am slimmer than the same point last year. So I went off on my weekend full of confidence. It was a very indulgent weekend and my willpower was just destroyed. We had afternoon tea, cocktails, wine, more cake, chips, big hotel breakfasts, chocolate, a rich three course meal... It was pure gluttony and I feel like crap now. To make things worse, there were lots of photos taken and it turns out I really didn't look at good as I thought I did in my new outfit. I look like the size of a house with an enormous flabby belly. I had to go off and have a cry in the toilet when I saw the first shared photo.

Oh well. This is the start of a new week. Back to my class tonight.

Ah Turtle, I'm sure you're your own harshest critic. I'm the same, I hate photos of myself and try only to take them with my kids. Even if you're not happy with the photos you had a great time with your friends who clearly think you're fantastic so photos schmotos.

How's your class going this week? I totally understand what you mean about hating exercising but loving the feel after, I'm the same. Someone told me once that you'll never regret the session you do but you'll regret the one you don't. It's dragged my ass off the couch many times! I'm back swimming and I love it. It's so good to use my body in a way I enjoy, I just have to be careful not to hurt my shoulder which I did this time last year and it's only back to normal now. 🤞