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I need to lose 9st+! Help!

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Modestandatinybitsexy · 29/04/2020 11:09

Have you done this? How have you done this?

I'm 5'8" and 19st.
I know I need to eat less and move more.

I have small children and I'm still breastfeeding. Apart from the standard chasing a toddler I'm pretty sedentary. I do all the cooking, not terribly unhealthy food but probably much too much of it.

Help me give myself a kick up my huge arse please!!

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daisyhead08 · 09/05/2020 14:16

Can I join too? I have about 7.5/8 stone to lose, I can't believe that this has happened. I joined a weightloss programme here in Ireland, it's for ten weeks and I'm on week 2. I lost 6.8 lbs last week so want to keep the momentum going. It would be lovely to chat to people in the same boat. I can't admit to anyone in real life how much weight I have to lose.

Nixi4 · 09/05/2020 15:17

I’m not even telling my friends that I’m trying to loose weight. this is one advantage of lockdown! I can get on with trying to loose weight, and not have discussions about my targets as really embarrassed about how much I have gained. I know I’ve got a really tough battle ahead of me, I think all of my diets / weight gains over the years have really messed with my metabolism. I’m sure not helped by my age now as the scales don’t seem to move, I’ve not broken and I’m determined that will get there however long it takes.

SillyCow6 · 09/05/2020 20:23

Ive been shocking. So tired and no energy and the vicious cycle of not wanting to move or properly cook...but I have been better at walking most days, but now my totm is over I will be better more frequently! I also noticed that shortly after eating dinner I was getting chocolate/sweet cravings, or maybe it was just a habit, but anyway I have decided to cut out anything sweet after dinner, starting today to try and stop the habit. I also need to up my water intake and have more veggies with dinner.
I am so tired though. It is a hard cycle to get out of!
How's everyone else doing?

Nixi4 · 11/05/2020 07:54

Ok I’m really disappointed today, but I am determined to carry on. I think that the most annoying thing is that I haven’t cheated at all, I’m now weighing everything and recording just in case I have been having hidden calories:
Week 1 4lb
Week 2 1.8lb Total 6.8lb

Nixi4 · 11/05/2020 07:56

@SillyCow6 it’s really hard as most of us are fighting our addiction to sugar, apparently the physical symptoms go after 10 days. The reason why you got addicted doesn’t!

Nixi4 · 11/05/2020 08:05

I also can't add up! Total 5.8lb!!!!

daisyhead08 · 11/05/2020 13:59

Nixi4 try not to focus on the number on the scales. I know that after a good week it can be frustrating to see a small loss, but I keep thinking about the weight I would be if I lost that amount every week for a year.

SillyCow6 I honestly think it is sugar that got me into this mess. I was always overweight, but could look ok if I made an effort, then I went back to work after being a SAHM and I ballooned over the course of two years. I blame meetings that had pastries and scones and coffees with colleagues that usually came with chocolate. I was doing ok without sugar until my daughter made fudge at the weekend. I had a sliver of it yesterday morning and spent the rest of the day craving sweet stuff.

How is everyone doing today?

My weigh in day is Wednesday and then I'm into week 3 of this programme. I'm determined to give this my all. I'm returning to my original pre-kids role in September and my co-workers are all female and skinny, I really don't want to be a complete heifer beside them

Namechanger0800 · 12/05/2020 09:15

Nixi4 that's a good loss though over 2 weeks....keep going and I'm sure you will see results next week. Well done!

Daisyhead08 - I completely agree about a sugar addiction. I have no off switch at all with chocolate, cake, pastries etc. Am constantly hungry if I eat these products and can't just have 2 biscuits or a single chocolate bar. So have completely cut them out for now. Have done it before and lost weight but still can't control if I start again and over time end up bingeing. I really need to get control over this but still working out how. I might just say I can only eat dark chocolate over 70% but not yet....need to give it at least a month without anything to get rid of cravings. Funnily enough I've never binged on very dark chocolate!

Ive added some exercise in and doing 30 day shred as I have the dvd- done 2 days now and can't say I am enjoying it but perseverance!

HoldingForGeneralHugs · 12/05/2020 13:17

Hello everyone i was wondering if i could join?

After noticing my clothes getting tight i bit the bullet and weighed myself yesterday, 17st 4.5lbs!
I think its the highest i have ever been! I may have been a little more when i was pregnant, but i dont know as i refused to weigh myself.
Ideally id like to get to 11st/11.5st but for now im happy to get to 15!

Im using my fitness pal and watching my calories for now and will introduce more exercise later (im walking back and forth to work 3 times a week which is about 25mins for now) when i feel more confident im going to cycle. I also have an exercise bike i need to get back on!

daisyhead08 · 12/05/2020 18:21

How is everyone today? My SIL sent the kids a 12 pack of gourmet donuts today. I have been ignoring them, but it's hard!!

Welcome HoldingForGeneralHugs that's my starting weight, I have to lose about 7.5 stone. I'm not thinking about the overall number though, as I find it overwhelming.

Namechanger0800 perseverance is key I think. I have to walk for an hour today as part of the programme I'm doing, I hate walking but I have to focus on the end goal.

How are you todayNixi4?

Weigh in tomorrow for me and I'm starving, I think it's psychological!

Nixi4 · 12/05/2020 22:18

@daisyhead08 feeling much more positive today but honestly need to get some patience. I’ve been good for two weeks means in my head “should be skinny”

HoldingForGeneralHugs · 13/05/2020 10:43

Thanks daisy! 😊 im the same im just breaking it down to small targets and im hoping when i reach them i will feel positive and keep going!

How was your weigh in?

Nix im the same i think why am i not instantly skinny!

daisyhead08 · 13/05/2020 11:47

Nix I had the exact same thought this morning. I've been at this two weeks, I should be down the full 7.5 stone. Given how bloody starving I was yesterday I reckon I deserved at least 5/6 stone.

Holding small targets and hopefully we'll get though them, it's all I've got.

I was down 3.2 lbs this morning, convenient as it brings me to 10lbs gone. I anticipate that it will slow down from here on in as I always lose slowly, but I know that this day two weeks I will be able to say I've lost a stone.

Namechanger0800 · 14/05/2020 08:58

Yes I get impatient with how slowly the weight comes off - I can easily put on 1/2 stone in a week if I just ate whatever I wanted but takes a real concerted effort to get that 7lbs off again

So far I am 1 stone down from a start of 16 12 Blush but that wasn't even the heaviest I've been...have seen 17 2 on the scales not that long ago ... got down to 15 2 (ridiculously slowly with stop starts over 18 months) and then got pg with DD. Shes now 6 months, sleeping through and in a routine so now have the head space to really focus on this weight loss. I'm already an older mother so getting my weight down and improving my health is a real priority. Plus given Covid -19 isn't going anywhere soon I think it's really made me take notice of how important your health is.

Have just done my 4th day of 30 day shred. Still not enjoying it but I've never been sporty. Poached eggs and asparagus for brunch and lemon chicken with a salad for tea. I am enjoying the food more than the exercise!

How's everyone else today?

daisyhead08 · 14/05/2020 15:50

A stone down is brilliant Namechanger well done! My 'baby' will be 7 in July, so I can no longer blame my giant belly on babyweight. Blush

Feeling positive today. I hope that by the time restrictions are properly lifted here, my weightloss will be somewhat noticeable (I'm in Ireland)

I hope everyone else is doing well today

Nixi4 · 14/05/2020 16:49

So woke up this morning, was surprised that my skinny hasn't arrived, but there is still hope. Not feeling hungry at all which is really good as I'm not sure I would be able to stay strong if that was the case. I'm sure I managed to pack in another stone in the first few weeks of lockdown, so I only have myself to blame. Now don't be angry with me but I'm wishing lockdown could last for much longer so I could have a biggest loser type reveal 🤣

HoldingForGeneralHugs · 14/05/2020 19:26

Daisy thats brilliant well done! I love how determined and realistic you are!

Haha Nix! I feel the same as you! Though at the moment ill settled for friends/family not seeing how much i have put on 🤦‍♀️
Im thinking of using the excuse of working in a hospital (not front line) to say i cant see anyone when lockdown is lifted give myself more time 😂

magicmallow · 14/05/2020 19:27

Alternate day fasting. It's amazing, easy and it resets your metabolism. Look up Dr Jason Fung on youtube about the health benefits.

Namechanger0800 · 14/05/2020 19:40

@nixi4 that's just what I've been daydreaming about ! My work can be done entirely from home so will prob be a long time before we have office meetings again - maybe not even until next year and I have visions of strutting in at my goal weight a la biggest loser finale!

Nixi4 · 14/05/2020 20:36

@HoldingForGeneralHugs @Namechanger0800 so glad you feel the same, I don’t feel so guilty! Definitely want the ta-daa moment as a reward for this effort 😁 but the biggest reward is going to be less at risk for health complications.. and some dramatic entrances x

HoldingForGeneralHugs · 14/05/2020 21:32

The ta-daa moment is the best and when people do double takes (i lost a chunk of weight years ago and slowly put it all back on 🙁) now people do double takes because i have put so much on no so good.

Obviously the health benefits too! I miss having energy and being tired all the time!

MollyAtTheFolly · 15/05/2020 11:06

I started lockdown at 16 st 10, I'm 15st 10 now. Which is good, I guess, but not skinny good like PP say! Grin I'm still working on changing my mindset about this.

Next target is another 7lb by 1 June.

*I'm on Week 8 of C25K, which is amazing given the shambles I was in Week 1 Grin
*No snacks, which has been surprisingly easy (away from the staffroom)
*No breakfast - I've never enjoyed breakfast anyway, so seems logical to just not eat it
*More fluids
*Very little bread

I still have portion size to work on, but overall feeling OK about how its going.
It was interesting what Fate said about physical vs psychological hunger. I need to work on that. Day before yesterday was the 'massacre day' of my period and I ate half a tube of Pringles and some mint Malteasers buttons. Didn't make me feel any better. I just have to remember that next time around.

daisyhead08 · 16/05/2020 14:11

I'm dreaming of my reveal too. Can't wait to emerge from all of this transformed. In my head that's what it will be anyway Grin

My scales has broken! It hasn't worked since Wednesday when I last weighed in. I have a very unhealthy relationship with food and constant weighing is part of that so I feel a bit uneasy. I ordered a new one from amazon but didn't check the delivery date and it's 28th May. I'm trying to focus on being down as much as I can by then and not on the panic at not knowing what I weigh.

How is everyone doing?
Molly you've done so well, I can't wait to see 15 something on a scales, that's my next target.

ChequerBoard · 16/05/2020 14:31

It's totally possible OP. I started to eat a low carb diet on 1st June. 2019 so am coming up to 1 year now. In that time I have lost 9.5 stone.

I eat less than 20g of carbs a day, so I do not eat bread, potatoes, pasta, rice, anything sugary etc. I do eat big salads, lots of stir fried and roasted veggies and meat such as delicious home roasted chicken and crunchy baked pork belly. Once I've eaten the chicken I use the bones and left over veggies to make delicious bone broth/stock and use this in my meals. I also do watch my calories, it's easy to overeat low carb foods such as cheese and cream otherwise. A do believe you need a calorie deficit to lose weight successfully.

After a few months, my DH decided he would start to cut down too. He doesn't follow the same rules as me. He has massively cut down carbs but still eats (less) rice, pasta etc. He counts calories instead. It has worked well for him and he has lost 4.5 stone.

We both track everything we eat using the NutraCheck app. I find this really helps as I know exactly what the consequences are of what I'm eating. I can also enter foods on a what-if basis to see how this will impact my daily totals and change it up to make it work.

I honestly think getting started is the hardest step. Once you are in the process, have some idea of what your new daily eating pattern is and seeing pounds drop off it is much easier to keep going.

I can't tell you how my life has changed iver the last year. I'm healthier, I have done so many things I either could not or would have avoided this time last year - I've flown to the US, been to numerous west end shows, started my dream job and am able to go on walks and wear a swimsuit!

Good luck, you can do this.

YellowPenny · 16/05/2020 17:01

I hope you don't mind me crashing the thread, I'm hoping to join you all (felt inspired reading the previous posts, well done for your weight loss).
I'm disappointed I didn't start at the beginning of lockdown and I feel like I've wasted several weeks. However I started eventually, I've been on track for just under a week now and have lost 4lbs so far from cutting out snacks and alcohol.
I'm 16'3 and 5"8 so have a long way to go until I'm a healthy BMI - aiming to be back to my lowest weight of 10 stone.
I've tried all sorts of diets before but don't think I've ever really had the motivation before, until now. I hadn't realised until I've got to my heaviest how many people treat me differently (much more negative) to how I was when I was slimmer.. I know this shouldn't be the main reason for wanting to loose weight but it's something that's working for me.
@ChequerBoard very inspiring story! May I ask do you substitute carbs for something else? I tend to find my meals have meat, loads of veg and some carbs (rice, pasta or sweet potato wedges). Do you just double up on veg?
Keep going everyone!