Last chance saloon

[Namechange08642]

Morning . Aiming to use this thread as a diary and a motivator . If anyone wants to join me that’s a big bonus and I’d appreciate it 😊

I feel like I’m in the last chance saloon . I’m pushing 50 and I’m morbidly obese . Many failed attempts to lose weight and I can’t bare to talk about it in “real life “ as I know my family will be supportive but there is an element of “ heard it all before “ that I can’t deal with

ive hit rock bottom . I weighed myself yesterday after burying my head in the sand for a while and I’ve now reached 19 stone . I’m so ashamed .

My joints hurt . Literally aches and pains all over . I can’t bend . Cutting my toenails is nearly impossible . Sleeping is becoming difficult . I’m out of breath and sweaty at the slightest exertion . I have no clothes that are nice . I exist in leggings and jeggings .

I know I’m a ticking time bomb in term of heart attack , stroke , diabetes etc .

i need to do this . I’m logging calories on MFP and trying to increase my daily steps ( job is moderately sedentary )

if you’ve read this Thankyou

Week one weight in and 7 pound down

SW 19 stone
CW 18 stone 7
total loss 7 pound

over the week I’ve tracked on MFP which to be frank has been an eye opener! I’ve upped my fruit and veg and tried to be flexible whilst sticking in calorie range . I’ve had crisps and chocolate but spread over the week and as actual treats rather than mindlessly eating 4 bags of crisps!

Ive managed to up my steps as planned . I’ve been parking further from work which easily gets me moving more .

My aching joints are getting me a bit down at the moment . My hips particularly and my ankles if I’ve had a busy day . I’ve started a high strength Vit D supplement so hoping that will help . Also playing with the idea of Pilates .

This coming week I plan to eat a variety of good food within my calories and keep working on getting those steps up a little more each day . Also going to try to increase fruit and veg ( I find that a challenge tbh )

Week 2 .. 2 pound loss

SW 19 stone
CW 18 stone 5
Total loss 9 pound

Pleased with 2 pound this week . I’m not struggling with hunger as I seem to be eating just enough whilst keeping in a deficit on MFP . Logging everything I eat is easy and it’s helping me meal plan on work days

Steps wise I’m keeping my steps up each day and averaging between 7 and 10 thousand per day at the moment . I will look to increase that as I continue to lose weight

I can definitely feel a slight increase in energy and a decrease in aching .

Such a long way to go but I’m feeling positive 😊

You're doing amazing OP! Mfp was a huge eye opener for me too it's taught me so much about portion control. Well done again!

Well done you keep going you're doing great!

Thankyou for the comments . Much appreciated 😊

week 3 , 2 pound loss

SW 19 stone
CW 18 stone 3
Total loss 11 pound

Tracking is starting to be second nature now . I’ve had a couple of days where I went over , but still tracked, so that seemed to stop the “ go crazy “ mentality that I can sometimes get . It meant I only went a bit over and didn’t stress about it .

Steps wise I’m still not doing enough , was supposed to go for a walk today with a friend but she’s unwell and cancelled . I’ll work on that this week

Still not enough fruit and veg so that’s my goal this week , to really work on getting more veg in and cook more interesting recipes .

Week 4 , 1 pound lost

SW 19 stone
CW 18 2
total loss 12 pound

sloooooowly but surely and I’m ok with this . Keeping going on MFP logging daily , and trying to get steps in . Spent two days doing very little over the heatwave and felt very “ swollen!! “
Still not good enough with fruit and veg I really will try this week!! 🤦‍♂️

My first goal is to have dropped a dress size by early September as I’ve got an evening out planned and would like a new outfit .

Congrats OP, sounds like you're doing really well!

Consistency not perfection is the goal.

Keep it up, good luck!

Congratulations OP you're doing amazing!!

Just wanted to say well done op! Won’t be long before you reach your first stone lost. I’ve used MFP a few times, it’s a real eye opener as to how quickly your food (and drink!) choices can add up. Keep it up and reward yourself each time you reach a milestone 😊

Wow, 4 weeks in and nearly a stone down, I wouldn’t say that’s slow at all OP! Wish I could do the same, no idea why I can’t (I try, today I did 70 mins exercise and that’s pretty typical). Anyway this is not about me, just very inspired by you! Keep it up!

Amazing OP, I'm following with interest and in support keep it up!

Well done OP on your loss so far!
I'd like to join you if that's ok? I weigh about 15 stone (I weighed 13st7 at the start of lockdown when my diet first began - I have failed massively!)
I use mfp too. I will do the food shop tonight and plan my meals for the week. I am also going to rejoin the local gym to get moving! It's next to my work so I have no excuse not to go!

Hi and Thankyou for the support and the joining in 😊 much appreciated .

@Sunflower07 how are you doing on MFP?

well this week as expected I’ve stayed the same ( to be honest I expected a small gain ) no excuses , I’ve kept logging but been over calories on 3 days . The logging has stopped me from going crazy so that’s a win I think . That’s the difference I feel , keeping logging has stopped binges . So whilst I went over calories it was in a more controlled and mindful way if that makes sense .

This week I’m going to aim for deficit as much as possible . Still not doing great on veg etc . Steps are steadily increasing . I walked a lot on Monday and blimey my hip was singing at me!! It’s a long process

so this week is week 5 . maintained

SW 19 stone
CW 18 2
Total loss 12 pound

Ah glad to hear the logging is helping - avoiding binges is a really big win!

I'm the same, but I usually end up in a 'just don't log it Heartcare' trap that I'm trying to avoid this time around.

Keep going OP!

Gah!!! Had a terrible week ( work wise ) and just not kept up with logging . Planning has been out the window so I’ve been eating “ on the hop”

So this week stayed the same again . But I’m trying to look from the angle that I’ve not gained . Not gaining is a win and there is a bigger picture .
I have another bad ( work ) week coming up which is stressing me so all I can do is try . 😊

Week 6

SW 19 stone
CW 18 stone 2
Total loss 12 pound

I would like to have hit the first stone off mark by the end of this month ( big family do )

Well done op.
Have you heard of Sharona Hill? She does workouts on YouTube which are low impact and aimed at getting your steps in during the routine.
You’re doing so well.

Wel done OP. You are doing great! Are you keeping up with your steps even if your food isn’t where you want it to be?

I find batch cooking / meal prep really helpful when I know I have a busy week. I make up essentially microwave meals from
left overs, as you’ve already eaten them, you’ll be able to track really easily. No very exciting but it helps to have go to snacks, breakfasts etc.

Well done @Namechange08642 sounds like you have made some really positive changes. I’m a doctor (and so should know better 🤔🙄according to some people) and 16 months ago had a BMI of 40 it is now down to 32 but my weight loss has now slowed down. How have I done it? Like you I have tried to make positive changes and I tried to go with evidence of what is known to work.
I started going to an aqua exercise class twice a week to improve my fitness for other activities find walking more rather boring, the water cushions the joints and makes it seem like less of an effort. After about six months of that I started with a personal trainer to build some muscle as lean muscle tissue helps burn calories. Later I’ve added some cardio work. I too record everything I use nutracheck really helps me to make some better choices - I’ve had a glass of wine so I won’t have the chocolate too sort of thing. Lastly I have changed what and how I eat. I have reduced my carb intake significantly (I aim for less than 75g a day) and try not to snack. There is mounting evidence that excess carb intake can be harmful for many people as it encourages insulin resisitance and this is associated both with obesity and type 2 diabetes. I read the obesity code by an American doctor and there is also a lot of information available on the “diet doctor” website.
Good luck with your efforts and keep keeping on.

You are doing really great ! Especially if a couple of stressful weeks has not led to you giving up , eating your own body weight in chocolate and gaining loads that would be me ....again
Only just found your thread but will continue to support your goals .. that next number down is just round the corner ! 💐

Checking in

Thankyou for supportive replies

I’m not weighing this week or next as I am on holiday . Trying to look at lifestyle and bigger picture etc !

Im not going daft but I’m not policing myself . ( luckily I don’t drink alcohol so don’t have those holiday calories ! )

Morning

holiday over and back at work this week so weigh in :

week 9
SW 19 stone
CW 18 stone
Total loss 1 stone

So I hit my goal of 1 stone before the end of august . Going to the shops today to buy myself a new top for the family party next week

over the holiday I haven’t tracked at all so need to try to get back into the habit . I ate what I wanted within reason but we did A LOT of walking

still continue to struggle with fruit and veg but I will keep going

Goal this week is to start tracking again and keep the steps up . Also will try as ever to increase fruit and veg !

Hi . Wanted to check in . I’m the original poster but struggling to flip between name changes !

Anyway I’ve been working with a PT for six months and finally the weight is moving :

SW 19 stone
CW 15 stone 12
Total loss 3 stone 2 pound .

im losing gradually . I do one session a week with the PT and usually 2 on my own . I also aim for 12000 steps a day ( doesn’t always happen!) Tracking on my fitness pal is second nature.

still a long way to go but I’m much fitter , no more aches and pains … I can cut my toe nails!! I lift weights and currently can leg press 210kg ! Working up towards a goal of 250!

My goal is to reach target for my 50th birthday next may and go to a water park on all the slides!

That is great OP! If you want more regular check in chat, you could join one of the monthly threads in this topic?

That’s fantastic news and you are doing so well! I hope you are treating yourself to some lovely new clothes and enjoying everything a bit more and sleeping better.

I find it really helpful to have targets