6 stone + to lose ... Whos in?

[ExplodingCarrots]

I'm at my heaviest EVER! I've been battling my weight for 12 years and quite frankly I'm done with it now.

Poor DH is probably sick of the cycle of 'I'm fat , I hate myself, diet for 1 month, quit, repeat' . He confided that he was worried about me the other day health wise and just wants me to be happy and then my DD who's 6 made a couple of comments about my big belly (not being mean...just being a 6 year old). So this is has given me a big kick up the bum. My wedding and engagement rings also don't fit anymore .

I'm an incredible emotional eater and suffer from anxiety and awful self esteem issues. It's a psychological battle each time I decide to 'diet'. I'm constantly trying to sabotage myself.

So...I've been calorie counting for the past week, doing one YouTube workout and going for an hour walk everyday (my distress also) , making sure I'm hitting at least 10000 steps. So far I'm feeling good.
I don't agree with super low calories but I've been aiming for and sticking to between 1500 - 1700 calories. My diet has been healthy and clean.

Anybody else up for using this thread as a support / check in / pick me up?

I've made the decision not to tell any friends and family about my journey this time because as soon as I do people start jumping on my bandwagon and start relying on me and whinging to me and it's something I know I can't deal with this time. This is why a thread like this would be perfect as we are complete strangers in the same boat.

My family have been serial dieters for 30 years As soon as any of them catch wind I'm doing any kind of weight loss they want in too and Facebook chats get set up and I suddenly feel on display and pressured and when it goes wrong I get incredibly embarrassed and ashamed and the cycle begins again. Also, as I've been battling this for years I'm quite knowledgeable about stuff and I get asked questions and advice all day everyday and I end up getting overwhelmed.

So ...

Start weight : 14 stone 12.5
First Goal : 12 stone
Ultimate goal : 9 stone , maybe a bit under.
Height : 5ft 3.

[ExplodingCarrots]

@Cellobello Just think it's just a number and you'll never see it again. You can do it.

That's a good first goal to work to.

Have a great day.

[Whymustyoubringinthebirds]

I'm feeling tired today so that always makes it harder, hoping for a busy day in work to keep me occupied and away from the biscuit tin
On plan yesterday with no issues

@Cellobello you have taken the 1st step! And like exploding said you never have to see than number again

I weighed myself this morning and glad to see a good chunk down on Tuesday where I was a maintain, I started lifting again last week that's seems to have messed with my body a bit but seems I am over that now

[riotlady]

Had a really good day yesterday and woke up half a pound heavier so not a great start xD Hopefully just a random fluctuation

So far I’ve had an omelette for breakfast and sweet potato curry for lunch. Tea tonight will be salmon, new potatoes and asparagus. Was really hoping to squeeze in a run but it’s not looking likely!

[YellowPenny]

@Speminalium Enjoy the glass of Rose! It's my friends birthday tomorrow and we're doing a 'Zoom bday' so I've been saving calories so I can have 2/3 glasses of wine.

@ExplodingCarrots Your meals today sound lovely! I'm taking some inspiration.

@Cellobello Use the number as motivation! You can do this.

@Whymustyoubringinthebirds how did you get on today? I've felt really tired and demotivated today but managed to stay on plan by going to sleep for a few hours instead of eating chocolate.

@Losedontsnooze well done on staying motivated without scales. When did you say they are going to arrive?

@riotlady don't hold too much by the scales as Exploding said weight fluctuates throughout the week.

I'm 15.13 today - so I've moved into the 15 stone mark. However, I've really struggled today.. all I've wanted to do is have a beer and takeaway foods. Also, I burnt so badly yesterday so haven't been able to exercise today because I'm too sore (always make sure everyone else is wearing sun cream but not me).
I just reread all of the comments, and went on MFP 'community' for motivation and its worked (feeling more motivated).

Dinner tonight is seabass, peppers, shallots and couscous.

[Sunny4876]

Could I join please,I'm the heaviest I've ever been and the heaviest here at 18.4 st and 5ft 6.I'm an emotional\binge water and self sabotage constantly,diagnosed as clinically depressed with social anxiety,self esteem always been low.I know I use my weight as a shield but it's ruining my life.

[Whymustyoubringinthebirds]

I done well! I was busy so I was occupied then I took a walk on my 30 min work break and when I came home and put my lunch in the oven it ended up playing up so I ended up with no lunch, currently tucking into a value cheese pizza that's came in about 600 cals so feels like I'm being bad but I'm not really

Ouch yellow!! Hope the pain eases soon!

[OhioOhioOhio]

I think I'd like to join you all. Would that be alright? Reckon I have 5 stone to shift. Have been working up to it for a while.

[Whymustyoubringinthebirds]

How would everyone feel about a spreadsheet tracking total lost maybe a bit of motivation for some?


Wecome Sunny

[YellowPenny]

@Whymustyoubringinthebirds Well done! I find it so hard at work because everyone brings in delicious pastries etc (how very selfish of them). I'd be up for a spreadsheet type thing - anything to help with motivation.

@Sunny4876 Welcome! I'm exactly like you, my self-esteem is low and I find myself declining social events because I feel so bad for how I look. But I'm starting to feel better about myself (even after just one week).

@OhioOhioOhio Welcome Ohio. I've got around the same to loose (maybe a little more).

[OhioOhioOhio]

Thank you yellow

[Cellobello]

I was dreading today, the first day on my new healthy eating plan, however, it has been great. I exceeded my daily exercise steps target, tracked my food with my Fitbit app, and astonishingly came in at just under 1300 cals. Not on purpose, as I had given myself up to 1500 cals a day.

Feeling good but know that the first few days are the hardest. I really wanted some cake and chocolate earlier but settled for one of those 10 calorie jelly pots instead.

I think this group is really helping too as I don't tell people in real life that I am dieting.

Great idea for a spreadsheet - love a spreadsheet

[ExplodingCarrots]

@Whymustyoubringinthebirds a spreadsheet is a great idea.

Welcome @OhioOhioOhio and @Sunny4876 !

Self esteem is a big one for me. I've started a folder on safari called 'shit I want to wear when I'm slim' and I've added a few bits that I want to wear to special occasions next year. I find that it gives me a boost and I get excited that I'll be able to wear non frumpy clothes. I tend to hide in unflattering clothes.

I'm coming in at 1600 calories today which is under target and I'm nearly at 15000 steps. My legs are super sore though . I'm a qualified masseuse and I can't even massage my own legs how I want .

[ashley69ly]

Please can i join. I'm 5'4 and started lockdown at 16.6 after losing 1 1/2 stone after having gastritis after Christmas. My jobs is fairly active but im not working at the moment and I knew that i needed to be careful when we went into lockdown or i would easily regain and my BMI was just short of 40 then.
I follow Slimming world and have been especially careful with portion sizes and drinking lots of water. I have hypermobility so have to be careful with exercise so i don't strain my joints. I have a rowing machine and I've been doing 30 minutes 5/6 times a week and am now down to 14.5. My goal at the moment is 11 stone and then see how it goes.

[SlimBig]

Hope you’ve all had a good few days. I’m afraid I haven’t had a chance to catch up on the thread, will do on the weekend.
But, just wanted to share that I had a socially distanced walk with a friend yesterday who asked if I’d lost weight! She said she could really tell. After 6lb over the last 10 weeks. I felt really happy!

[Whymustyoubringinthebirds]

That's brilliant @SlimBig, a good wee boost!

[Whymustyoubringinthebirds]

OK so hopefully this works! I've added those that have enough details in posts to generate, if people have mid goals I've put them in over end goals
I've put it in lbs except for slimbig I've left you in kgs
In theory everyone should be able to edit, I've put the 1st 4 weeks in and done it as w/C so it covers the different weight in days


docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C7k6d3GcM0n1yI7twQSbc5FYlawWToH_4l988cT5lXw/edit?usp=drivesdk

[ExplodingCarrots]

@ashley69ly welcome ! Well done on your losses so far and well done managing to keep up the exercise.

@SlimBig wow that's awesome! That's a lovely boost. Well done !

@Whymustyoubringinthebirds thank you for doing the spread sheet !

My first weigh in today : 206.4

So just shy of 2lbs. Was hoping for a bit more BUT I know it's just a number and I know I've been good and exercising every day. I also feel much better ! This week I'll be weighing daily and taking the average.

Meal plan for today

Breakfast: Porridge with raspberries & blueberries .
Lunch : Avocado on one slice of toast with a poached egg.
Dinner : creamy chicken & tarragon pots (hairy dieters recipe) with homemade wedges and lots of salad.

Have a great day everyone !

[Whymustyoubringinthebirds]

Thanks for @YellowPenny for letting me know seems I need to invite you to be able to edit the sheet, so if you want to be on the spreadsheet if you don't mind pm your email and I will add you on

[YellowPenny]

I'm loving how the 'weight to go' decreases as you put your weight loss in!

Thanks @Whymustyoubringinthebirds it's great.
It's spurred me on to do the 30 day daily shred and go for a long walk after lunch.

[Speminalium]

Evening all. I wonder if any MPF users fancy new friends? If so PM me your ID and we can get a little group going to congratulate each other.

[YellowPenny]

@Speminalium I'm on my phone so can't PM but I will when I'm on my laptop.

How's everyone getting on this weekend? I've done well with food, a little over on 'allotted' calories on alcohol on Friday because it was a friends birthday on 'Zoom' but did a 6K walk today to make up for it.

We're having a bbq on Monday (we usually spend bank holidays with extended family) so having multiple bbqs. I've got lean sausages (no buns for me), corn on the cob and salad.

I've discovered Bud Light for a weekend (i'd usually have fruity cider or wine) so a nice alternative, only have 1 or 2 but it 'settles' the craving.

[Sarahbeans]

Hi all, can I please join?

I'm mid forties, pre-menopausal, and have put on so much weight during lock down. Trouble is, I'm normally a teacher so I'm reasonably on my feet during the day, but now I'm just sat all day at my desk working, and then in the evenings I move to the sofa where I study for a doctorate. Think I must have put on half a stone during lock down.

So I now need to do something drastic. I have 4 stone to lose, and I want to have lost a stone by August. I want to get down to a 12/14 again.

I have just started doing 5:2, because I cannot stick to diets, but I can manage two days a week. I am also trying to make healthier choices for the family at home... pizza with salad rather than just pizza and so on... Oh and I have started trying the couch to 5k app, so am getting out and exercising 4 days a week.

[TheStirrer]

@Whymustyoubringinthebirds I am trying to update the google sheet to add in my details but it won’t let me . Could you give me access??,