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Weight loss chat

A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Anyone up for sorting themselves out?

168 replies

penelopepittastops · 09/10/2021 07:22

I really need to sort myself out. I look and feel a mess, hardly any of my clothes fit me.

I've had enough of feeling this way so have decided to do something about it.

Just hit my 50's and want to get back into doing my hair and make up and looking after myself.

A couple of stones need to be lost, I am about to get on the scales. It's been a long time coming 😁

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LadyWithLapdog · 09/10/2021 09:53

Good luck. What’s your plan?

FLOWER1983 · 09/10/2021 17:11

Yes,me to, planning to start tomorrow...

FLOWER1983 · 09/10/2021 17:13

Posted too soon...
Me too, all my clothes are too tight, i am planning to start tomorrow.

lachy · 09/10/2021 17:15

Oh yes. I feel like a fat ugly frumpy.

I've got to pull myself together and sort myself out because I can feel myself getting more and more depressed about how I am.

So yes. Very much up for it.

penelopepittastops · 09/10/2021 17:55

Ooh I've got company 😁

I weighed my self earlier and I am 11st 7lbs. This has given me motivation as it is the heaviest that I have ever been, including during pregnancy.

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Wink182 · 09/10/2021 17:56

Yes me!!!

penelopepittastops · 09/10/2021 17:57

I would love to lose half a stone by Christmas.

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LadyWithLapdog · 09/10/2021 18:00

What’s your plan?

glasshalfsomething · 09/10/2021 18:02

Ditto. 3st to lose here. Enough is enough for me.

Redownloading MFP and tracking it all. Reducing sugar and processed foods to reduce my calories.

10 weeks to Xmas and would like to be over a stone lighter by then. 1.5st would be the dream

FinallySomeNormality · 09/10/2021 18:06

I'm my heaviest non pregnancy weight ever (and, actually, heavier than pregnancy #1 max weight!)!

I have to lose 1.5 stone min.

Not sure where to start. Calorie counting calories worked before for me ... but it's soul destroying too.

I do exercise- everyday I either walk, quick 30min run or 30 min swim. But it's no where near enough to combat my takeaway habit!

penelopepittastops · 09/10/2021 18:11

My plan is to cut down on the amount that I eat, I eat far too much.

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NoraLuka · 09/10/2021 18:18

I’m in. I only need to lose about a stone but I’m also smoking far too much, feel really unfit and breathless and tomorrow I’m missing a charity run that I do every year because I just know I won’t be able to do it ☹️ I spend all day in front of a computer for work and just feel like shit, basically. I need to do something about it which is why the title of this thread caught my attention 😁

Good luck everyone 💐

penelopepittastops · 10/10/2021 07:29

Good luck if you are starting today.

I was pretty good yesterday, I didn't eat any chocolate or cake which is a little miracle.

I am planning to go for a long dog walk later. I am charging up my antique Fitbit in the hope that it still works.

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FinallySomeNormality · 10/10/2021 09:14

Starting tomorrow!

Indiekid84 · 10/10/2021 09:28

Can I join too please? Nearly 5 stone to lose! I started Monday by going back to my fitness Pal and so far so good. Lost 6lbs this week!

penelopepittastops · 10/10/2021 10:48

@Indiekid84 6lbs is such a good result, you must be really pleased with that. Well done

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Indiekid84 · 10/10/2021 10:51

Yes very pleased but also aware that my body tends to do that when I first start back on it. As long as I can lose a little each week and stay on track I'll be happy x

SwimminginGin · 10/10/2021 13:59

Can I join you too? Heaviest I've ever been - 11stone 9 and just turned 50.

teddingtonbear · 10/10/2021 14:56

Can I join? I'm 12st and was 8st 11 back in my gym days! Started dieting a few days ago. I use nutra check to count my calories. Good luck everyone! ❤️

user911 · 10/10/2021 16:08

I'll join you too if that's ok
Feel awful , 55 and never been heavier
Need to lose 3 stone and feel so down about it - I don't even know where to start

penelopepittastops · 10/10/2021 16:49

@user911 I feel the same as you. It's so depressing isn't it. I am just so fed up with looking a mess plus I feel really unfit.

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user911 · 10/10/2021 16:52

I've needed to lose 1-2 stone probably all my post children life
That went to 3 with lockdown , Covid , steroids and some depression that I'm only just admitting to

whereiwanttobe · 10/10/2021 16:58

Please can I join too. I lost lots of weight as I was getting married, just before the first lockdown. It's all gone back on (and more) and I'm really cross with myself. Although I'd technically still be overweight I'd be happy to lose 20lb, I just have to stop eating so much - my food choices are mostly ok, portion control is out of control!

IComeInPeace · 10/10/2021 17:07

Same. 51. I cannot believe i've ended up 21 pounds overweight. Ive been low carb for two weeks

EducatingArti · 10/10/2021 17:08

Yes me too. 11 stone 8 and the heaviest I've ever been. Keep losing a couple of pounds, then putting it straight back on!

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