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Aiming for 2 stone in 2 months...

191 replies

Ticktock40 · 19/04/2021 06:56

I posted in aibu and got some amazing advice.

I’ve just found out that I’m eligible for IVF on the NHS but I have to lose 2 stone to bring my weight into the acceptable BMI range. We’re struggling with secondary infertility and thought we were going to have to sell our souls to fund it.

I started last week just moving more, tracking calories and cutting out the crap (and basically damage limitation whilst I was off work- I even went to the pub and had a salad and Diet Coke!!! Shock)

Today I’m starting the fast 800 (my book arrived yesterday) and I’m hoping I can lose 2 stone in 8 weeks. I know it’s going to be hard and is going to take some serious dedication but I’ve never had motivation quite like this before. I’m also doing couch25k (and am repeating week 4 as I found it so hard!) Blush

Please feel free to join me, any support will be most gratefully received.

OP posts:
Aliceandthemarchhare · 19/04/2021 06:58

Why not? I want to lose three in total but two would take me to a healthy BMI! So I’ll join you!

Witchinthewardrobe · 19/04/2021 07:29

I’ve got a stone to lose, also on a 2 month timescale, so can I join ?

Witchinthewardrobe · 19/04/2021 07:30

Also I’m so happy you’re eligible on the nhs OP! You got this- you can do itttt!!!

Belindabelle · 19/04/2021 11:36

I read your other thread last night and bookmarked it as I thought it contained such a lot of good information.

Today is Day 1 (again x100) for me too.

2 stone in 2 months will be hard but on Fast 800 it is doable. A 2 stone loss will give me a BMI of 29.9. I need to lose about 4 stone in total, but 2 stone will make a huge difference.
I plan to:

Intermittent Fast
800 cals
Low Carb
Increase Water
Daily vitamins
Daily walk
Better sleep hygiene

I wish you well on your journey, really excited for you.
9 weeks today is 21 June and the summer solstice so I will vow to be 2 stone lighter by then.

BlueDahlia69 · 19/04/2021 11:51

Im in ☺️

Lupinspotato · 19/04/2021 13:00

What a great goal to work towards! I’m wishing you every success.

I’d also like to join but lose a stone in the same time scale.

IncorrigibleTitmouse · 19/04/2021 15:08

Me too! I have a visit home to see family for the first time in years booked in July and I can’t go like this! 😭

CrystalFlyer · 19/04/2021 15:57

I’m in! I’ve done 5:2 successfully in the past but ever since I had kids/hit 40 I don’t seem to be able to stick to it.

A few months ago I came across an article in a magazine about a ‘light’ version of the fast 800. So 800 cals 6 days a week on week 1, 5 days a week week 2, 4 days week 3 & 3 days week 4. Then if you want to lose more you continue on 3 days. I’m combining it with 16:8 and lower carb (not low carb - just not able!)

ZestyDragon · 19/04/2021 17:14

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ZestyDragon · 19/04/2021 17:15

Posted in the wrong thread!

BlueDahlia69 · 19/04/2021 17:18

@ZestyDragon

Posted in the wrong thread!

sounds interesting though ☺️

good luck 🎉

sparkle789 · 19/04/2021 17:21

I’m in!
I’m a bridesmaid in July so would like to lose 2 stone by mid June so I know I’m there and can relax about fitting the dress!
I’m calorie counting and trying to walk more. My average steps last week was 3500 a day....whoops! So first goal is to get more than that!

Fere · 19/04/2021 17:21

I am in. From tomorrow.
There's a lot of interesting research about that and what is happening to our bodies afterwards.

I would say sleep is very important. Doing even short meditation will help in long term. 10 min every day is enough!

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Ticktock40 · 19/04/2021 18:13

Amazing! Thanks all so much for joining me.

How’s everyone’s day been?

I’m feeling super motivated, I think the sunshine is helping too. Also found out that the fertility clinic now have my referral from the GP so it hopefully won’t be long until we get an appointment. (I wasn’t sure the GP would refer me until I’d lost the weight but they have! Not sure what happens next though!)

Food wise I had an m and s beetroot and feta salad pot thing at 12 (299 calories) and have been trying to drink tonnes of water too. Steps are down today but I feel shattered. (First day back at work after the Easter hols though so no wonder really!)

We’re having lamb koftas for tea (170 calories each so I’ll probably have 3 with salad).

Will have to go to bed early to avoid evening picking I think! Grin

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Ticktock40 · 19/04/2021 18:14

@CrystalFlyer The light version of the Fast800 sounds interesting, and manageable too. When I’ve lost 2 stone, I’ll still have a way to go until I’m considered ‘healthy’ but at least I won’t be obese so might try that then.

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MarySanderson · 19/04/2021 18:27

I'm joining you. I like the summer solstice as an aim. I am going to do low carb for as long as I can (I suspect days rather than weeks), then 'just' eat less crap and move more.

Belindabelle · 19/04/2021 18:27

I have been hungry today. I guess that’s what two weeks of unlimited eating and drinking over the Easter holidays will do. I have gone over on calories but my carbs have been low and I am drinking lots or water.

No walk today, feel shattered and a bit headachey so going to bed early and hope I wake up in a better mood. It will get easier in a few days once I go into ketosis and the hunger reduces.

That’s great news about the referral @Ticktock40.

ItsAllBlahBlahBlah · 19/04/2021 18:43

Oh goodluck OP, I read your thread on aibu. What a brilliant aim.
Please can I join, I have been wanting to lose two stone for a long time since ds2 (who's now 15mo) and after realising I fit into none of my actual trousers (I've been living in joggers/casual things through mat leave...) I need to just go for it now.
Well done for a healthy eating day OP. I'm going to have to up my game on water and fruit/veg tomorrow!

Mamimawr · 19/04/2021 18:49

I'm going to join you too OP. I'm aiming for 1 and a half stones in two months. We suffered from secondary infertility but got there in the end. I'm going to do either 5:2 or 4:3. I'll weigh in the morning and check in.

sparkle789 · 19/04/2021 19:24

I’ve done well today, but attitude from my teenager has left me feeling massively frustrated and wanting to eat. I will try and push through my urge to emotional eat.

BagLadyy · 19/04/2021 19:33

You can absolutely achieve that on Fast800

I lost 2 stone 10 in 12 weeks.

BagLadyy · 19/04/2021 19:35

Also can I really emphasise the low carb and time restriction parts of Fast800.

Watching Fat Fiction on Amazon Prime has changed mine and my husbands attitudes to food completely. So I really recommend that.

jellybellynomore · 19/04/2021 21:09

Please can I join starting tomorrow?

I've got just over 3 stone to lose Blush
Hoping to aim for 1000 calories a day, lower carb than normal (zero carb doesn't suit me at all) with a daily walk.
I have started and failed so many times with different diets such as WW and slimming world and I'm just getting bigger and bigger.

Thanks x

BlueDahlia69 · 20/04/2021 02:27

3 stone to lose here too..

Ive lost 7 lbs so far..

Im low carb/calorie counting

and fasting 16:8 8pm til noon

☺️

IncorrigibleTitmouse · 20/04/2021 03:51

I found myself almost climbing the walls this evening after something sweet. Something is hard wired in my brain that says that dinner / the day’s eating is not over unless the last thing I eat is sweet. I already have a problem with sugar, I just read something that says it’s one of the most addictive substances in the world!