Really struggling

[Jasperdale]

Hi everyone. First of all I want to apologize to everyone really struggling with weight loss. I feel like a bit of an imposter as at 5 foot 5 and 10 stone I realize that I’m not overweight albeit at the higher end of acceptable. Thing is I feel so awful and have stopped wanting to go anywhere . I get angry at everyone suggesting drinks out and meals like they are sabotaging me (I’ve decided to lose one stone ) it’s not their problem though it is me . I don’t even want to go to work at the moment I’m so depressed. How can I like myself again? I see people bigger than me who look amazing but I can’t seem to stop hating myself. I’m on 1200 Cals at the most and to be honest feel weak and dizzy. Any tips from people who don’t have much to lose greatly appreciated.

Hi, I started a less to lose thread on here last week. Come and join us… all in the same boat where we aren’t technically overweight, just uncomfortable with carrying extra pounds!

I think you can go higher with your calories. What calculator are you using? James Smith's is pretty good. I lost nearly a stone and am currently 120lb at 5'3 by eating between 1400 and 1500 a day. Regarding meals out, I still go, but pick something healthy from the menu and drink something low calorie.

@Lucie11 could you link your thread please ? It seems harder when you have less to lose as the results are slower. @Purpleavocado im just doing it myself really as I heard 1200 is the lowest you should go I thought I would start there. Would love to go higher though as I feel like I have no energy. Thank you for the replies x

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight_loss_chat/4880278-anyone-up-for-a-less-to-lose-thread

Try the calculator
http://www.jamessmithacademy.com/
If you up your calories you'll have more energy and will then move more. Your non exercise activity is important for losing weight. Incorporating weight training will stop you being skinny fat and try to get 10k steps per day.

Listen to The Doctor's Kitchen podcast. It's all about adding good things to your diet rather than removing stuff. The more good stuff that is in there the less space for other food which are not so helpful. But also it means that what you are eating keeps you energised rather than feeling constantly hungry, malnourished and desperate for sugar and carbs for an energy hit.

@Sweetum thank you. That does make sense. I will have a look at your thread @Lucie11

Plug your details into nutracheck. I would imagine you will have more calories to eat. It will also help you by not only tracking your calories but also your protein in take, which will help you feel fuller. I have recently lost 11 pounds with minor changes to my diet. Eating more protein has helped me. I personally stay away from protein shakes. Lidl do some protein puddings in pots which are nice.

@Mumof1andacat i don’t do protein shakes as I feel sick at the idea of them. I will definitely up my calories after I’ve lost even half a stone as I’m close to overweight atm which is scary. I will relax a bit more when I’m half a stone down I think