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Depressed about weight on Xmas Day

55 replies

Youngatheart00 · 25/12/2020 12:28

DH took some pictures of me opening presents and I just look huge 😔

Today’s clearly not the day to start a diet(!) but I’ve got 3st + to lose, starting tomorrow and then in earnest in the New Year

Just wanted to write that down to commit myself to it, anyone else feeling this way?

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AThousandTimesYes · 27/12/2020 07:29

He sounds like a dream Hmm though I'm the same with the spotty face, its like I'm 15 again though sadly not the same size!!

So I've weighed myself and am officially 14st2. Downloaded mfp and charging up my Fitbit so if anyone wants me to add them pm me as I've got no friends on either of them!

WeKnowFrogsGoShaLaLaLaLa · 27/12/2020 07:41

Hi OP and others, just wanted to say I felt the same last Xmas, there are barely any photos of me.

This year I've lost 3stone and there are lots of photos of me this Christmas. My eldest daughter even made the pic of me and her her profile pic on FB and I didn't mind!

I've been using the Fast 800 principles and doing lots of exercise with Team Body Project (started out with the free videos on FB) and I feel so good! It's been so worth it! I want to lose even more this year.

Good Luck!

WeKnowFrogsGoShaLaLaLaLa · 27/12/2020 07:42

*Free videos on YouTube - sorry it's early and I'm tired, but I'm up to workout! 😂

totiredtocaresixk · 27/12/2020 08:01

I have one stone to loose and meed
To tone badly once im in the right head space .

mrsed1987 · 27/12/2020 08:09

Hi all, another lockdown weight victim here (although I was already overweight by a a couple of stone!) I'd like to lose 3 stone, and be able to look back on photos of me and my lb without thinking how huge I look.

Peanutbutteryogurt · 27/12/2020 08:10

I need to join too. My mum took some photos of DD when she was opening her presents with me at some very awkward angles and has left me feeling really shit.

Been trying to lose weight since I had DD, now over 2 years old, with intermittent success. I lost 3kg over November, decided I was just happy with maintaining that weight over December as I knew it would be hard. Now I need to get back on it! I've had the most success with calorie counting using my fitness Pal. I'm now in tier 4 so no gym Sad

AcornAutumn · 27/12/2020 11:19

Bit sad to get on the scales this morning and find 2 days of bird food made no difference!

Also going to be walking round the flat when i read books. Annoying but at this point, all avtivity is necessary!

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Youngatheart00 · 27/12/2020 13:12

I drank (too much) rum and coke last night and have a really upset stomach today. No headache or hangover but my stomach isn’t happy and I haven’t eaten at all. Hoping it at least kick starts the weight loss.

How often are you weighing yourself? I think I’m going to do twice a week, first thing in the morning.

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AcornAutumn · 27/12/2020 13:23

I am planning to weigh myself daily otherwise I just won't do it.

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Youngatheart00 · 27/12/2020 13:53

I suppose doing it daily might help smooth out any hormonal fluctuations

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MsTSwift · 27/12/2020 13:57

I lost 2 stone started Oct 2018 by feb 2019 was goal weight.
Was 11 st 7 now 9st 9. Size 14 to size 10 and maintaining
I did my own version of intermittent fasting. No food after dinner until lunchtime.
If in doubt don’t eat
Meals on small plates
Minimise snacking
Turbo bike most morning now routine normal for me

wizzbangfizz · 27/12/2020 14:22

I'm starting tomorrow - I am too scared to weigh myself as I know I have gotten totally out of hand Shock nothing fits I am booze bloated and am just a carb monster. I really need to do dry January.

qwerty45 · 27/12/2020 14:56

@MsTSwift

I lost 2 stone started Oct 2018 by feb 2019 was goal weight. Was 11 st 7 now 9st 9. Size 14 to size 10 and maintaining I did my own version of intermittent fasting. No food after dinner until lunchtime. If in doubt don’t eat Meals on small plates Minimise snacking Turbo bike most morning now routine normal for me
That is dedication. Well done. You must feel amazing.
AcornAutumn · 27/12/2020 18:14

One of the issues i have with weight gain is it doesn't change how I feel

I find it upsetting to look like a whale but it doesn't affect me in other ways, not that I want to feel crap, lol.

So it's hard to find an incentive.

Im going to have to reconsider how I work out

Weights workouts seem to make me hungry. I gave up swimming because that made me ravenous!

Ilovesausages · 27/12/2020 20:20

I did well between August and December and lost 45lbs.

Since mid December I have struggled more and just gave myself free reign over Christmas Day and Boxing Day. I weighed in today and I’m 8lbs up from my lightest in mid December.

I’m back on track today .... it’s hard though because we still have a lot of Christmas food here.

I have to get back on track though!

AcornAutumn · 27/12/2020 21:04

@Ilovesausages

I did well between August and December and lost 45lbs.

Since mid December I have struggled more and just gave myself free reign over Christmas Day and Boxing Day. I weighed in today and I’m 8lbs up from my lightest in mid December.

I’m back on track today .... it’s hard though because we still have a lot of Christmas food here.

I have to get back on track though!

Do you mind if I ask what your strategy was?

After all my good intentions, I fell asleep and missed my exercise slot, then woke up hungry. I only had soup and crackers for dinner but must do the exercise first thing tomorrow.

I did go for a walk but I don't see that as exercise.

Ilovesausages · 27/12/2020 21:27

I’ve been calorie counting using MFP. Lowish carb but not keto. High protein which really helps. Having odd treat inside my calories. Simple
Meals.

Good luck!

AcornAutumn · 27/12/2020 21:49

Thanks!

AThousandTimesYes · 27/12/2020 22:53

I had my day one today and feeling so motivated- I logged everything on mfp and was over calories and instead of thinking sod it I'll try again tomo I went on the exercise bike and covered what I was over by. I'm also only 200 steps of my 10k target so happy bunny.

It was this thread that got me thinking about how much I hate being in photos and how hating what I look like affects so much of my life, I want to do so much but the unfit fat me can't.. but if I lost weight and got fit I'd have nothing to stop me. (Things like go for a run, or run round like a loon with dc, go down a slide without worrying my arse will get stuck, be nice to not think of those things)

AcornAutumn · 27/12/2020 23:14

Thousand now that's bringing it!

I am going to have a camomile tea, no booze, and start the day with my workout tomorrow!

DixieLandReject · 27/12/2020 23:21

I'm 14 stone too. Thinking of low carbing, starting tomorrow but more seriously on NYD.

Orlando234 · 28/12/2020 08:32

I was widowed 5 years ago and, without trying, lost 3.5 stone after failing miserably at dieting for years. My new found slimness... being able to wear lovely clothes again and feeling like I looked good again was the only thing I was happy about at a truly miserable time in my life. I had to kick start a single, social life and feeling like I looked good helped massively with my confidence to do that. I’ve since put about 1.5 stone back on and I’m terrified of going back to my pre-widowed weight. It’s made me feel like I won’t be able to face going out when we are allowed.... I don’t feel nice in my clothes and many of my slim clothes don’t fit me now.
It is actually affecting my mental health.... I am totally absorbed by it and need to sort it. In July 2020 I started a low calorie diet and joined a gym to do swimming, sh’bam and body combat. I lost about 10 pounds but then it started to slip and I’m now back to where I started and worrying again that I’m heading upwards.

Reading these posts is giving me some inspiration....so come on everyone, do it for me so I can see that it can be done!!!

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Youngatheart00 · 28/12/2020 09:37

Just weighed myself and down to 13st 12. I truly hope I’ll never, ever see that dreaded 14 again! I remember crying in the summer when I hit 13 so how I’ve managed to pile on another stone after that is shocking.

Didn’t drink yesterday and going to only drink in moderation between now and NYE. And then it’s dry jan (and maybe longer!)

This community is really helping me as I feel quite lonely IRL and I’ve realised I turn to food for comfort. And like others have said, because of my weight gain I’ve no confidence to go out and meet anyone (in a tier 4 area that’s limited anyway).

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AcornAutumn · 28/12/2020 10:20

Orlando i often think the pounds falling off due to trauma is proof that it's about hormones.

Didn't sleep well last night. Oh well, still have to work out and crack on!

I have so few clothes I can wear, it's pretty shocking. i keep thinking that as I'm heavy, I should be able to lose 3lb a week? It certainly came on at that rate or faster.

Orlando234 · 28/12/2020 11:09

AcornAutumn. The probably link with hormones is a bad sign for me as I’m 57 and post-meno. I’ve put most weight on around my middle area and feel like I’ve lost my shape....

Knowing my luck I’ll just lose it off my boobs 😡😡