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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 a big fat sort out, starting tomorrow.

229 replies

Trulee · 27/08/2023 17:55

Anyone care to join me in a general sort myself out thread.

I am starting tomorrow. I'm a mess, too fat, hair needs sorting, skin care routine needed and a lot more looking after myself.

Not sure of my weight but I'm guessing a good couple of stones needs to go. I have a drawer full of unused beauty products that I can't be bothered to use because I feel like what's the point.

I hate to mention Christmas, but it's 120 days until Christmas Eve. I reckon I could make improvements in that time.

I will weigh myself in the morning and use Mondays as my weigh day.

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talkitup · 28/08/2023 08:51

Weighed in at 12 st 11lbs. Heaviest I have ever been in my life. No looking back...

paperfarm · 28/08/2023 08:58

Scales said 69kg - need to lose 9-10kg. Anyone have a plan beyond....eat less?! Anyone been successful at stopping the evening munchies?

Trulee · 28/08/2023 08:59

Morning @talkitup well stone for facing the scales. This time next week we will weigh less.

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ficklemissfickle · 28/08/2023 09:02

Can I join, I only need to lose about 7-10 lbs but am heaviest I've ever been and am concerned the weight will just keep creeping on! I start a new full time job soon and really want to make sure I manage to fit in exercise and eat well as I know that's what keeps me physically and mentally well. It's the emotional eating that's my downfall, thinking I "deserve" a treat because been "good" all day, or because it's a bank holiday or just because there is a y in the day Hmm thought coming on here might make me accountable? Anyhoo, I've done a 20 minute run/walk with the dog and 10 minutes yoga plus squats & plank. Greek yogurt, raspberries and seeds for breakfast.

Queeniewag · 28/08/2023 09:03

Weighed in at 12,3 absolutely horrifying and grim. I’m 5’0 tall and this is heaviest I’ve ever been. Pre kids I’d be horrified if I went over 9’0. Arghhhhhhhhh. Such a long way to go but right now first target to get in to 11s.

Right now using all my willpower to keep the fast going till 12/1. Not easy on a bank holiday with these people I live with eating bacon and pain au chocolates.

If I can get through today I’ll be feeling more positive.

Good luck everyone. We can do it!!! I’m manifesting a slim me.

measuringmylifeincoffeespoons · 28/08/2023 09:05

Even worse than I thought 18 st 3 1/2. I've downloaded Noom and I hope that will help. Target is 16 stone

FiveShelties · 28/08/2023 09:56

I am 10st 5lbs and want to be 9st 12lbs (tomorrow😁). Good luck everyone.

oobladay · 28/08/2023 11:08

I'm in! I need to lose probably 4 stone altogether. I've never been this big. I'm uncomfortable, my skin is a mess. I have no energy and awful acid reflux and I know a better diet and weight loss will help with this.
Yesterday I was out waking the dog and bumped into a couple of friends of my sister. As I walked away I heard one say, "I didn't recognise her...fat" 😭

RafaistheKingofClay · 28/08/2023 11:14

oobladay · 28/08/2023 11:08

I'm in! I need to lose probably 4 stone altogether. I've never been this big. I'm uncomfortable, my skin is a mess. I have no energy and awful acid reflux and I know a better diet and weight loss will help with this.
Yesterday I was out waking the dog and bumped into a couple of friends of my sister. As I walked away I heard one say, "I didn't recognise her...fat" 😭

How rude!

I’m in. Might need to wait until I get back from holiday on Wednesday though.

Trulee · 28/08/2023 11:28

oobladay · 28/08/2023 11:08

I'm in! I need to lose probably 4 stone altogether. I've never been this big. I'm uncomfortable, my skin is a mess. I have no energy and awful acid reflux and I know a better diet and weight loss will help with this.
Yesterday I was out waking the dog and bumped into a couple of friends of my sister. As I walked away I heard one say, "I didn't recognise her...fat" 😭

Beyond rude. Sorry that this happened.

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weknowfrogsgotralalalala · 28/08/2023 11:46

Can I join? Planning for Friday to be my weigh in day. Have 4ish stone to lose, though would probably prefer it to be closer to 5 - will decide how I’m looking as I get closer.

planning to do 30 mins HIIT, barre or strength a day, intermittent fast and seriously reduce the wine!

Goldnanashoes · 28/08/2023 11:50

I'm in. I was on another thread where the OP went AWOL and I fell off the wagon.

I have multiple stones to lose and plenty of self care to do along the way.

I'll weigh in tomorrow morning and Mondays from next week.

StopStartStop · 28/08/2023 11:50

I've bought the salad. Can I join in?

JumpingGrassHopper · 28/08/2023 12:12

Can I join? Started today, weigh 170.5lbs.

I'm at that point where I can't look at myself in the mirror anymore and hide away in joggers and hoodies.

We are halfway through day 1!

Pushmepullyou · 28/08/2023 12:14

I’m 10 st 10 this morning - want to be sub 9 ideally but aiming for sub 10 by my birthday (1st Nov) and 9 st 10 max by Christmas.

I have completed the Zoe programme in April, which was fab, but I’ve really slipped over the summer so my plan is to get back on it and do it properly this time!

I already run a mile a day, but I’m going to add in a couple of free weights and a daily plank as well

AccidentallyWesAnderson · 28/08/2023 12:20

I'm in. Well from tomorrow as I've just eaten a couple of galaxy digestives and toast 🙄. No alcohol starts today though, been drinking far too much recently.

I'm 5'3 and have two stone to lose. Last time I weighed myself I was just over 11 stone which is huge for me. Want to get back to 9. Reorganised my wardrobe and it was so depressing looking at my lovely clothes that I can't fit into. Determined to do it by Christmas.

JumpingGrassHopper · 28/08/2023 12:46

I've been thinking about motivation.

So far I've downloaded a weight tracking app and a day counter.

Just found a weight loss tracker and have edited it with rewards for weight loss.

What do you all think?

Anyone up for a big fat sort out, starting tomorrow.
Trulee · 28/08/2023 13:42

@JumpingGrassHopper I love that you are buying a bikini at 50lbs.

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Trulee · 28/08/2023 13:45

@AccidentallyWesAnderson I had a packet of Galaxy Digestives the other day. They were honestly the nicest chocolate digestives I've ever had. They were actually a substitute on my food delivery as they were out of stock of McVities.

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lostinmaze · 28/08/2023 13:46

I'm on holiday until tomorrow and I've never felt so fat, and quite literally never been this fat on my holiday before, it's an awful feeling, I've felt frumpy and dumpy all week. I need to lose 2.5 stone, prob more now I've eaten like a glutton for a week. At the very least I need to make some changes better Christmas. So I'm in.

AccidentallyWesAnderson · 28/08/2023 14:01

Trulee · 28/08/2023 13:45

@AccidentallyWesAnderson I had a packet of Galaxy Digestives the other day. They were honestly the nicest chocolate digestives I've ever had. They were actually a substitute on my food delivery as they were out of stock of McVities.

I looked for them for ages, and I'm not even a big chocolate biscuit fan. Obviously will have to eat them all before tomorrow. Think I'll give the Fast 800 another bash and allow myself slightly more carbs on my days off.

Muchtoomuchtodo · 28/08/2023 14:01

I need to join but the batteries are flat in my scales!
I have put on much too much weight since losing 2 close relatives in quick succession last summer.

Trulee · 28/08/2023 14:11

Muchtoomuchtodo · 28/08/2023 14:01

I need to join but the batteries are flat in my scales!
I have put on much too much weight since losing 2 close relatives in quick succession last summer.

Sorry to hear that 💐

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MrsSamR · 28/08/2023 14:16

Mind if I join the party?

Still carrying a bit of extra weight since having a baby in October last year - she's now 10 months old so no more excuses!

I have about 11 pounds to a stone to lose - will go on how my clothes feel rather than a specific number but would love to get down to my pre-pregnancy weight of 9 and a half stone.

measuringmylifeincoffeespoons · 28/08/2023 15:05

Hi @JumpingGrassHopper That looks great. Can you share where you got it from?