Defeated by fatness no more

[BreathingDeep]

Happy Monday!

Following my thread last week about how I, and so many of us, are feeling like we're defeated by our weight, here's a support thread for those of us who don't want stop ourselves from living the lives we want any more.

There were some amazing stories shared and so much honesty about how this is a struggle for so many of us. Here's the thread for anyone wanting to read:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4225173-Defeated-by-my-fatness-am-I-alone

I know that I am sick of feeling ashamed of myself. Sick of hiding away. Sick of feeling that I'm judged for my weight. Sick of feeling that I'm letting myself and my family down. Sick of feeling that my inside doesn't match the outside. Sick of living in the same few outfits because everything else is too tight or looks terrible. Sick of seeking solace in food that doesn't nourish me. Sick of treating myself badly.

If you feel the same, come and join us! Everyone will have their own journey, their own approach and that's fine - please, no criticism or judgement of anyone's plan. The main aim is that we all take steps, every single day, to make ourselves feel better about ourselves.

For me, that means today will include drinking water, taking a long lunch and having a dog walk with a friend (this NEVER happens because work always comes first) and sticking with my Cambridge plan.

How about you?

[Roussette]

You were good at C25K, it just wasn't for me, I think I'm too old! I'm sure you can get straight back into it.

I walk. And walk and walk! Thank goodness for podcasts! It's just a bit cold at the moment, but I wrap up and tramp about listening to true crime podcasts.

I'm not shifting the last weight so easily but I suppose there's less to shift and I am a bit worried about keeping this weight off. However, because I feel so much better, I am determined not to let it slip again (like I did before). I've been a size 10 and I've been a size 20 and all sizes in between!

Good luck @sylv165

Slothkin.... hope the foot's OK. Ouch!

[Slothkin]

Also my foot really bloody hurts and I would kill for a Toblerone right now.

[Slothkin]

(Have broken two bones in my foot)

[Roussette]

@Slothkin
Oh god, that's awful. There is nothing worse than hearing or reading something about yourself like that. I feel for you.

And your foot, two bones broken, have you got to have it plastered! Sorry to hear you're being put through the mill at the moment.

[Slothkin]

Well after an absolutely horrible end to last year I’ve lost two stone, one ‘D’H and have gained an offer for a masters in September! Thank you @Roussette and all for the support in a truly hideous time.

I’m still incredibly shit at doing planks though.