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?

I’m over 50 but started getting fit mid 40s. I do know that calorie counting and running become less efficient methods of weight control at our age. One session of HIUT, one 5K run to maintain heart health, then three or four sessions of functional strength training, low glycaemic diet, and recently some success with IF and a hot lemon drink each morning is having great results.

I'm 3lbs down from last Tuesday. Which is a nice start. Don't want to get complacent though, still a long way to go.
I think it's 15 weeks till our summer holiday so if I could lose even 1lb a week that would be great.

I have never, ever lost weight in my life. Year by year, it has been creeping up and the dress sizes have been creeping up.

So towards the end of last week I downloaded the NHS 12-week plan on my phone and every day I've been eating 1,800 calories (the lowest amount it suggested that I should eat to lose weight, it's still fairly high as I'm tall). It's quite faffy with all the mathematics and portion size measuring, but I'm now 5 days in, losing weight and feeling really positive and, the main thing, IN CONTROL!!!!!

I've never calorie counted or measured portion sizes before, so I'm feeling really hopeful that this is a long-term change and for the first time in my life, I will slowly lose weight and keep it off.

The worst thing is the evenings, when I typically snack on goodies, and then going to bed on that slightly hungry/empty feeling, but I am staying strong and really hope this will pay off down the line.

After all, the next three weeks / months / years are going to pass, whether you like it or not, so I may as well do something productive and not regretful in them :)

Checking in

Weighed at 13:11.4
So 2.5lbs off which I'm very pleased about!

I have to physically restrain myself from crisps and chocolate

Haven't done any proper exercise except some walking so must address that this week

Been taking carrot sticks and chopped apple to work to snack on which is unsatisfying but seems to work

How's everyone doing?

I've done my first week of the fast 800 keto diet. Rarely felt hungry, but it's the emotional eating that's harder to break. I'm using ketosis sticks to keep me motivated and I have lost 6lb, which surprised me. Side effects were not fun during the first few days, headache, fuzzy head but now I've got lots of energy and am buzzing to be doing so well. Early days I know but I'm actually enjoying most of the meals and I feel less sluggish. Need to make time for exercise, so that's my goal for the next few weeks. Did have a meal out at the weekend, went way over calories but tried to still eat keto friendly foods to remain in ketosis.

I am determined to lose weight to improve my health, as I know diabetes is a big risk. I've got a holiday in July that's an asturias motivation.

We can do this. It's hard, but so is being unhappy and unhealthy.

Some great losses here well done!!!
Firstly, I have no scales atm so working by eye I would say no change as yet but I’m clawing back the healthy habits in a much more positive way.
Am drinking MUCH less alcohol
No junk food and minimal snacking
Healthy balanced meals more or less in line with my plan but could do with further reducing evening carbs
So far this week I’ve done 2x gym classes and yesterday started a daily hiit practice on spin bike at home.
Not managed to do time restricted eating too well this week yet due to having to eat family meals later than I would like.

I know all this is a good start but for middle aged weight loss I need to do more. My priority has been booze reduction because for me that’s the cornerstone of all evil. Next challenge in that respect will be going away for bank holiday weekend. It should be physically active but traditionally it would mean alcohol with pub lunches and then also in the evenings along with treat meals.
my aim will be MODERATION as a theme for the entire weekend. Because I still want to enjoy the break, just don’t want to end up back at square one

It's gone so cold, making snacking harder to resist 😦
I'm trying though, my new trainers have arrived and I'm getting my steps up.
Aiming to start C25k again, I can do up to week 4 before my feet hurt.

How's everyone doing? I can feel my motivation slipping at the moment.

Hi @RunningKatie I am trying but I also feel the bank holiday fuck it button being pressed.
I am going to go for a long walk and sort some house stuff out tomorrow to Tey and keep myself on track.

Do you fancy starting couch to 5k tomorrow ?

Yes @Fatasbuggery - couch to 5k from today! I read your post and instantly panicked but it's just fear holding me back.
Are you up for it too? 😁

Yes !! Let's do it

I did day one of couch to 5k and I am not saying exercise is bad or anything but I have tested positive for covid this morning......

I feel shite!

I agree it's bad for you - I crashed my car (many years ago) on my way to the gym early morning before work.

Hope you feel better soon!

Oh no @Fatasbuggery - big sympathy, covid's rubbish. Concentrate on keeping well and resting for now.
I'm on week 1 run 2. It's not a good look, apparently 15 year old sports bras aren't very supportive. Who knew?!

Thank you both and very impressed you have now done 2 runs 🏃‍♀️ 👏

I will mostly be watching Netflix or prime so any recommendations gratefully received .

Botheration, gained back 1lb this week. I knew I'd lost the plot Friday so it could be worse.
Back to planning, drinking lots of water and logging my meals.
Hope you're feeling ok Fatasbuggery.

Anyone hanging on in there?
I feel like I'm having a better week, more water, more walking etc.
Still think about chocolate far too often though.

I'm still here , not doing too bad but still full of cold/covid
Full of good intentions but knackered and eating too many carbs

I am 3 pound down however so not all bad 😁

How are you feeling now @Fatasbuggery ? Hopefully on the mend soon.
I've had one of those days, eaten fairly well but probably too much. Just about to go and walk ddog.

Hi @RunningKatie I am a bit knackered but went back to work today which I'm pleased about. I was getting so bored at home. And when I am bored I eat all of the things.
I am watching food unwrapped which is talking about the bliss point of snacks. The balance of salt,sugar and fat which makes us want to keep eating them. Annoying but true!
How are you getting on ? Have you done couch to 5k today ?

Yay for feeling better!
I've arranged to go running with a friend now, sounds like she's in a similar state to me so we can motivate each other to get out of the door.
Food wise, I've lost 2lbs but don't feel I'm fully on top of it this week - I've not been drinking as much water either. Need to increase that considerably.

I've done week 1 run 1 again @Fatasbuggery - that bell half way through gets me every time!
Hope you're feeling much better.

THank you @RunningKatie , I am going to do wk1 day 1 again tomorrow.
Have had a full on weekend with friends. Loads of fun but a lot of snacks and booze.

Another day 1 then 😁