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Weight loss for greedy fuckers

217 replies

Choupette7 · 19/08/2023 08:05

Hello, I'm starting a diet today.

The reason that I am fat is I am a greedy fucker with no self control. I massively over eat sweet things, mainly chocolate and cake. I have no cut off point unfortunately.

Just weighed myself and I am 11st 2.5lbs. I'm not very tall, 5'4 and every pound shows and hangs off my stomach and back.

Anyone care to join me?

OP posts:
DrMadelineMaxwell · 20/08/2023 21:31

Please....I'm a proper piglet! Ive done well to lose 2 stone in the last 2 years with a slimming world gp referral then the reat myself but I'm still 2 stone overweight. I've got a non alcoholic related fatty liver so I really need to keep losing weight. I was 14.10. Today 12.9. Goal....11 stone or below.

Seconds. Not planning healthy meals and snacks are my downfall. And sitting on my arse too much.

I'm on annual leave this week and next and abroad next week but then I'm back to work and back in routine

My plan is...
No breakfast (never have it as if I do I'm starving later and I dont miss it when I font have it.)
V light lunch at work. Usually a bagel with light philly and fruit or a salad and fruit.
Then a healthy dinner. And no evening snacking.

I've had shoulder impingement problems that are now mostly resolved. Means swimming is a no no but I'm going to go back to my zumba classes....the gold low impact first while I still and getting back to normal.

First goal....less than 12 st.

DrMadelineMaxwell · 20/08/2023 21:36

Love the idea of a wedding as a goal....I'm a guest at a wedding on Christmas eve and fancy a brand new posh frock or to get into a lovely monsoon one I haven't been able to fit into in years which would be perfect..

Then I'm 50 on Feb and am going to Barcelona with friends do that will be my next time goal to aim for.

Then I'm off to NYC in May with a different friend and that's a fitness goal one. I've had a hip op in the past because of impingement and dont feel fit and strong at the moment. That I want to change.
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tequilachickenbird · 20/08/2023 21:39

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crispsorchocolate · 20/08/2023 21:42

Can I join too? Am also a greedy idiot. Well aware what is good and actually enjoy eating good healthy food, but I add a load of crap on top for any reason going. Menopause, stress, boredom, tired, happy, sad - any excuse I will find a way to justify some junk!

Too scared to weigh but going to use this thread to be accountable if that works!

Carrotcake85 · 20/08/2023 21:51

Could I join as well? I'm about 5 ft 4, 11 stone and have zero willpower around junk food and cake , chocolate..I weigh more now than when I was 4 months pregnant. I want to get back to the weight I was in my 30s (I'm 42 now) which was about 9 stone 12 or so..
None of my clothes fit and I feel so out of breath just going up one flight of stairs. It's horrible but I feel powerless when faced with chips, burgers, pizza. I also spend a fortune on junk food as well , tonight I have had a Chinese and a sharing bar of dairy milk. It's like I want to lose the weight so bad but can't actually do it.

Carrotcake85 · 20/08/2023 21:59

Will also do a weigh in tomorrow, will prob be a bit over 11 st with what I have eaten this weekend 🙈

greedychopz · 20/08/2023 22:07

Please can I tag along? I'm very very very similar in measurements to OP.

My issue began in lockdown, too much eating, not enough moving. But obviously a global pandemic is no longer an excuse....

I feel so grim and lethargic and hate how I look. I drink too much wine and eat too many crisps.

I'd like to get back to 9.5st but it seems impossible. 2st to go.....

hungryhippo25 · 20/08/2023 22:11

I too am a greedy big who binge eats and repeats the same habits daily. I use food and wine as comfort/treats. And it's really starting to show. I have tried calorie counting with some success - 1600 seems to be my deficit. But I still end up binging and inhaling an extra 1000 cals in 5 minutes. I don't know why I'm like this.

PaminaMozart · 20/08/2023 22:15

See my previous post.here is the gist:

No UPF or sugar/artificial sweeteners and (virtually) no alcohol
Eat food, not too much, mostly plants
Plus moderate amounts of lean protein and healthy fats.

Henryhover · 20/08/2023 22:18

Hey 👋 I'm currently 15st 4lbs which is the most heaviest I've ever been. I rescued a dog 3 weeks ago and she's been walked near enough every day! So this helps massively! I recently got a new job, I work 3 nights a week in a care home and constantly on my feet. I go to Greece in 2 weeks for a holiday and I'm buckling down when I come back home

TalkToTheHand123 · 20/08/2023 23:22

Hi all. I'm currently on holiday in Benidorm and just over half way on a two week all inclusive, and yes you've guessed it, I've been pigging out every day and night, although 'just' the two big plates of mains instead of the usual 3. The first being all salad. The second being a bit of every single dish, although portions less than usual.

For breakfast I can't seem to avoid having a full English, although portions are a little less again.

I've been doing quite a lot of swimming to reduce the damage and hope to get back to trying to stop being a pig when I return.

Alcohol drinking is off the scale. Portions of vodka are too good to miss.

TheBeautifulTeapot · 21/08/2023 18:49

Evening all.

I've had a bit of a shit day today (parenting 😩) and subsequently have eaten more than I needed.

However, I'm being kind to myself and moving on!

MenoFattie · 21/08/2023 19:34

Evening! Treated myself to a Frappuccino today as it’s so hot here and I’d walked 8 miles. Otherwise I have stuck to three good meals and have already cleaned my teeth for the evening. Feeling motivated!

Carrotcake85 · 21/08/2023 19:43

Evening everyone, I did a weigh in this morn and was 11 st 2. The extra 2 pounds will have been the Chinese and massive chocolate bar from last night.
Have done well today, but getting hungry now. It's so tempting to go on Just Eat and order something but I'm not doing it..
Also feeling a bit depressed and low mood due to life stuff so that never helps and makes me want to eat.
I find food temptation is everywhere. I've run out of milk so need to get some at the garage but even then there's sharing bars of dairy milk at the counter when I go to pay.

MenoFattie · 21/08/2023 19:48

@Carrotcake85 Can you just delete those apps? Isn’t that also a really expensive way to eat?

Resist the chocolate, you’ll be pleased with yourself.

BorneoBound · 21/08/2023 19:58

I know I'm late to the party, but can I join you? I'm not massively overweight, but want to just lose half a stone before my holiday in October. I'm studying for an exam (2 weeks to go) and the stress has me reaching for sweet things, especially chocolate. I've been trying to do fasting and while I accomplish the times / calories I set out for myself I don't lose any weight - during a 36 hour fast I PUT ON a pound. I'm going to try slimming world rules from tomorrow so I can still eat but will need to be good foods.

Amethyst2023 · 21/08/2023 20:10

I’d like to join please.
I can’t stop eating 😭
im 5 foot 3 and 12.5 stone
i had a baby last year and I’m bigger than I was during pregnancy :/

Hartleyhare1206 · 21/08/2023 20:11

@TheBeautifulTeapot I’ve had one of those days too. Hugs/solidarity/gin - depending on what you most need!
went in to costa with my stropping DD fully prepared to order a small skinny latte or a flat white 😇😇😇 not entirely sure what happened but the words “I’ll have a chocolate fudge brownie frappe with whipped cream” came out of my mouth instead. I blame my child for driving me to it😂😂
Now, if I’m trying to find the positives they are

  1. I didn’t order cake as well
  2. I declared the frappe my lunch by way of damage limitation and just had a small fruit/veg/teaspoon of humous snack when I got home, to keep me going until my planned sensible dinner.

Trying to just accept it was one questionable choice and I had the willpower to try and apply the breaks rather than spiralling in to fuck it mode but I’m a bit cross with myself.

Carrotcake85 · 21/08/2023 20:12

@MenoFattie the awful thing is that just eat is on my browser on my phone so I don't even have the app 🙈 it's just become habit and I'm a total junk food addict as well. But I didn't do it and also going to go to bed early and watch Married at first sight Australia. I've just got myself into a really bad rut, not looking after myself properly at all.

TheBeautifulTeapot · 21/08/2023 20:19

Welcome all new arrivals.

@Hartleyhare1206 hug gratefully received, thank you.

@Carrotcake85 well done for taking care of yourself gently this evening.

PaminaMozart · 21/08/2023 20:34

Eat food, not too much, mostly plants
Plus moderate amounts of lean protein and healthy fats.

No UPF or sugar/artificial sweeteners and (virtually) no alcohol

Kicking the sugar/refined carbs addiction is key.

Go cold turkey - after a few days you'll feel that it is doable.
Keep at it and you feel like a different person.

Check out Dr Becky Gillaspy on YouTube if you want more in-depth advice.

Weightsquestion · 21/08/2023 20:43

I've had a pretty good day.
Breakfast - porridge with honey, peanut butter and blueberries.
Lunch - chicken, beetroot and avocado wrap.
2 strawberry laces but only 2!
Dinner- tofu and veg noodle stir fry.
2 cups tea, one coffee and lots of water.

Yarsvi · 21/08/2023 20:49

Good evening folks,
Can I join in please? This has come at exactly the right time for me as I've started the Fast 800 plan this very day!
I am the ultimate fat, greedy pig who mindlessly shovels crisps, biscuits and cakes into my gob for no good reason- although going through the menopause, stressful job, seriously ill parent, teenager and directionless early twenties son heaping on the anguish!
I am so bloody enormous I can only weigh myself in kg as I don't really know how much it is. If I knew in stones it would probably break me!!

MenoFattie · 21/08/2023 20:59

Carrotcake85 · 21/08/2023 20:12

@MenoFattie the awful thing is that just eat is on my browser on my phone so I don't even have the app 🙈 it's just become habit and I'm a total junk food addict as well. But I didn't do it and also going to go to bed early and watch Married at first sight Australia. I've just got myself into a really bad rut, not looking after myself properly at all.

Very well done for resisting the urge!

dontchaknow · 21/08/2023 21:04

Already overweight, I put on a load of weight over lockdown. An innocent photo of me about 6 months ago on a day out with the grandchildren, showed what being such a greedy fucker had done to me - i was a fat old heifer, and that picture spurred me to make changes. I now eat whatever I want, and whenever I want, but before I eat I make sure I really am hungry, and mostly I have only half portions. If I want a glass of wine, I'll have one, but only one. And not a large one. Result is that I am now 2 stones and a bit lighter, and I haven't "dieted". Still a way to go, but still losing on that regime, albeit slowly.