I can not pretend I am just curvy any more! I need help!

[Fatasbuggery]

I am over 15 stone (will brave the scales tomorrow)
I am an emotional eater , I am over 50 (just)
I used to be relatively fit and healthy (11stone and ran 5k 3 times a week just a few years ago)
I am really unhappy with my body and don't know where or how to start. I feel ashamed and stupid that I have let things get so bad and could really do with some support.
I know all the things I should do but I feel daft even starting.
Anyone else out there that feels the same and fancies some company?

Pinch of nom have some decent recipes

@jesusmaryjosephandtheweedonkey I bought a weighted hula hoop the one you clip onto your waist and has a weight you swing around. I love it and I do 30 minute 5 days a week. It's hard at the start to keep it swinging but I'm able to do 30 minutes straight without stopping.

I'm also doing IF 14/10, I stop at 8pm and eat again at 10am. I was 11st 11lbs this time last year I'm 5ft 4 I am now 10st 7lbs want to get too 9st 10lbs. It's going very slowly I noticed I had lost some weight at the end of November last year. I also do a 30 minute weights workout and 50 min walk 5 days a week. It's so hard to get motivated but even going for a walk is a start.

I don't weigh myself too much as I find if I gained I eat and ruin all my hard work. But have noticed changes in my shape my back is slimmer,my bum much smaller have lost 6 inches on my thighs,my face and nose are slimmer. Sometimes it's not always noticeable on the scales. I take pictures as I find it really helps to see the progress and keeps me motivated to keep going.

I need to lose 4 stone.
Just insane that I’ve got myself in this state.

Can I join - I’ll start Weds. I’ll weigh myself on Tuesday. My plan is to loosely calorie count, up the exercise (walking and Lucy Wyndham Reed) and might try intermittent fasting 10.30am to 20:30.

IF is a great idea, I'm going to do that too (but without the hardcore zero carb keto business)

Snacking is my downfall - I just can't seem to stop myself even when I'm not hungry

So:
Lots of water
Salad and veg to replace some carbs - and generally healthier options at mealtime
Less bread
No crisps/choc except tiny amount within daily calorie allowance
Calorie counting
Exercise 5 days per week - I did C25K on my treadmill a few years ago so will do that again
Minimum 13k steps per day (I rarely do less than 10-12k so 10k isn't enough of a goal)

Begone 2 stone!

I’ve lost 2 stone by returning to proper eating.

I tried IF- just left me impossibly hungry and I binged in the “window”.

Low carb doesn’t agree with me either, leaves me starving and I eat twice the quantity.

My eating habits were all over the place from trying millions of diets, starving, binging, eating massive meals, snacking, lots of small meals.

So I went back to basics.

Breakfast: weighed portion of porridge, muesli, or cereal bar. 200 cals.

Lunch: noodle or pasta pot. 200-250 cals.

Snack: cereal bar, popcorn, seeds/nuts, low cal crisps like skips or french fries. 50-200 cals.

Dinner: 200-300 cal portion of chilli, casserole, bolognese, curry etc with a big serving of cauli rice, stir fry, veg or whatever.

Plus milk in tea, and two portions of fruit.

I do resort to prepared meals quite often- plant kitchen pots are a good one, as are itsu noodle pots. I find making my own the portion sizes creep up and it’s helping to retrain my brain into seeing a proper “portion”.

I've weighed myself and fired up mfp again to track my food. Whilst I've got covid I'm going to try and make healthy choices but not go mad.

I hope everyone is ready for tomorrow. I have done some meal planning and reading and am looking forward to getting back some control.

I will brave the scales in the morning which is scary .

Morning , well I have weighed in at 15:6 and could actually cry.
I won't but I could.
My goal for today is only one snack, some batch cooking (have bought the meal prep king book) once my tesco order arrives around lunchtime.
I have a long journey ahead which feels overwhelming so my first goal is to get under 15 stone.
Good luck if anyone is still out there!! Would be great to have some company.

I'm still here! Drank 3 pints of water yesterday, I need to get back into good habits.

I’m here. I need to lose 7 stone I reckon to get down to a low ish weight. I have children with Sen and our life is quite small so food has always been a bit of a boost. But I need that to stop. Spent five minutes dancing with one of the kids yesterday and was super puffy at the end of it. Then I saw the BBC article saying if you’re overweight your risk of womb cancer goes up. My knees also hurt when I get up. So I’m starting in earnest.

Good to have some company .
I am nervous about starting as I really don't want to fail at yet another attempt to lose weight.
Next week will be easier as I will be back at work but I don't want to put it off again so today is still the day.
I am roasted some veg now for side dishes . I love roast veg but they take ages so I am batching some up.
I am also going to make a lentil curry soup and once my shopping gets here I am going to make up some fruit pots . I realise I eat more fruit if it is pre prepared.

What is your plan for getting through today ? I may be over planning and over thinking mostly 🙄😂

I've tracked everything on mfp, I'm going to go over on calories but for me I need to start being accountable first.
I'm just about to have a carrot then I'm going to have a pint of water and clean my teeth!

I had this moment 2 weeks ago (realising it was time to do something about it! Met friends I'd never met IRL before and felt so uncomfortable about myself). I need to lose 1-2 stone. Have never been this heavy without being pregnant.

First 2 weeks went well (lost 2kg) until Easter and everything went out the window (celebrations, easter eggs etc).

My main goal atm is not to eat between meals unless it's fruit or veg, particularly cutting out eating in the evening (and alcohol only because it makes me want to eat).

I'm definitely an emotional eater (when I'm stressed, cross, as a reward) and I really need to break the mindset.

I love the Hairy Dieter books for ideas. We eat pretty well in the evenings. I always try to have some sort of plan in mind for the week and for busy days when we're all out at work/after school care, we have batch cooked soup, stew or bolognese ready and defrosted to have with bread/rice/pasta. We rarely get takeaways and never have desert. Lunches are more often leftovers or pre-prepared baked potatoes, ryvita/spread and veggies. Breakfast I try to have boiled eggs in the fridge to have with toast.

I've let this go on for too long. The pandemic has made it worse but I need to stop the excuses and start treating myself better.

I've asked my husband not to get things like crisps at the supermarket (or if he does to hide them from me) as I just can't resist.

Well no surprise to weigh in at 14st but still horrified.

Not a bad day - ate healthily, no breakfast,
avoided snacks, jacket potato with salad
for lunch and a smidge of low fat cheese,
chicken cooked in tomatoes/herbs/
peppers in slow cooker for dinner with veg
and some rice. Brisk 30 min walk at
lunchtime and one long dog walk this eve so 18k steps done.

Well yesterday was good all day until evening drinks with a friend.

Still better than it has been and a start.
Going to get out for a walk in the bluebells today and keep on track.

Over on calories yesterday, but it's all recorded so this is a start.
I'm trying to fast from 6.30pm to 12noon, but also need to make healthy food choices.

Hello
I have had a year of stress and turbulence, massive life changes, hormonal upheaval and unsurprising weight gain so now I need to lose almost 2 stone. I’m short so that looks and feels an awful lot.

I started the human being diet, it was too restrictive, I adapted it but then went off the rails due to a holiday and then exam stress. These stress factors are ongoing but I am determined to rise above them and focus on this. I need some accountability but I don’t want to join a slimming group as I don’t want a “diet” and can’t afford to anyway.

Plan:

1. Biggest issue: no boozing during the week and at weekends massively reduced


2. Minimal sugar except in fruit


3. Veg increase, variety of types and colours at each meal


4. Protein at each meal alongside whole grain carb small portion and healthy fat (olive oil, avocado, Greek yogurt)


5. During week 16/8 IF


6. Exercise (already do well on this)


7. Snacks minimal: apple or a few raw nuts in the afternoon


8. Prioritise sleep… I’m usually quite good at this now, get in bed early with a good book

I have no scales but I know what I weigh from how my clothes fit me.

I’ve swapped regular bread for whole grain rye bread, and potato/rice/ pasta for legumes.

Doing a mixture of moderate cardio (brisk walking), resistance training and Pilates

All of these things make me feel good physically and mentally, which I need to remind myself often when it’s 7pm and I fancy a glass of wine!

how is everyone doing?
it’s still the Easter holidays and there’s lots of chocolate around .. hope it’s going ok!!!!

Im with you op! Good luck. Im wondering whether to go back to slimming World? I find it time consuming though as I have a busy schedule and expensive. I know what to do. Im motivated as I have a holiday coming up in 6 months. I need to lose 2 stone. Walking is key. I lost 4 stone before by walking and healthy eating. No gym.

@Ohquietone i saw that article too and it scared me.. so many wake up calls lately and now I’m 45 I want to get on top of my health

@Fatasbuggery enjoy the bluebells!!!

@PatienceOfEngels i can’t resist crisps either. They go hand in hand with wine as well!

@RunningKatie i would love to be able to fast that long but think I need to build up to it… good luck!!! I like exercising in the mornings but find I need to eat soon after or I feel ill

@Ontobetterthings Wow you lost 4 stone… that’s amazing so you can definitely do it. What was your healthy eating when you did that?

@turnaroundtouchtheground - I'm not exercising though, but I am drinking a lot of water. I did find yesterday that I had loads of energy in the morning but by lunchtime I hit a brick wall. I suspect covid isn't helping 😥

How's everyone doing? I'm slowly increasing my exercise but realising I need to drink more water at weekends.

👋 Hello!

Can I join you please?
I am 46, peri menopausal and have over 3 stone to loose 😢

My bones ache, my clothes look wrong on me & the HRT I'm on is making me look pregnant!
I really want to loose weight to be happy, healthy & have more energy.

It would be good to have somewhere to check in each day to share progress

Morning all

Sorry, I fell off the wagon and went out too much and ate/drank too much.
Back to work and routine today and meal planning. I know this is not going to be easy but I have to choose which hard I am willing to put up with.
It is hard to be overweight and feel shit.
It is hard to lose weight and get fitter.
I have downloaded couch to 5k which I have completed in the past and felt so much better. But I know this will be trickier to do with all the extra weight I am carrying.
Good luck and happy Monday to all.
I hope you have had a more productive few days than I have.