I am 9 ish stone down today.

[bahhamburgers]

I am so proud of myself.

I don’t really have anyone to tell in RL and I’ve had a LOT of stick for my weight loss recently.

December 2018, I was pushing 23 stone (I gave up weighing myself at 22.7 as it was too depressing, but I got bigger after that, so I’m guessing 23 stone) I’m 5 foot 4 and was a size 22/24. I had gained 12 stone in 4 years because my life went to shit, basically, and I ate crap and drank lager to escape.

Initially, I lost 6 stone and I fell pregnant December 2019 at just over 16 stone. I suffer from HG in pregnancy, so I don’t gain an ounce in my pregnancies due to sickness for 9 long months. I stayed 16 stone until May this year when I decided to change my life.

I cut out all processed food and cook everything from scratch and do intermittent fasting - which isn’t as dramatic as it sounds as I was diagnosed with coeliac disease two years ago, and I don’t want/like (and can’t afford!) the gluten free alternatives, so it’s been easy because I just have to. The option of gorging on McDonalds, pizza and cake after a crap day has been medically removed from me 😆

Today, I weighed 13st 13lb and I am so happy. I know 2 stone since may isn't exactly setting the world alight, but like I said, I’ve changed my life and attitude to food, I don’t see myself as being on a diet. I enjoy food, and enjoy cooking as does my husband (who has lost 30lb since may and is now at his “goal” weight).

I can move so much more freely now. Even at 16 stone, the walk up the hill to school used to leave me sweating, unable to talk and panting. Now, I hardly notice I’ve got to the top and it’s so liberating.

But, I can’t seem to tell anyone in RL. Everyone seems to be so negative. I’ve had friends come out and accuse me of using weight loss jabs or accuse me of having WLS and lying to them about it. It’s so hurtful. I even got told I was too skinny and that I looked ill the other day. I’m a size 14/16. I am in no way skinny!

I just wanted to say to anyone struggling that it is possible. Something just clicked one day. I am 43 and I feel better than ever. I want to get back to a healthy weight of 10 stone, but I know I will now. I’m no longer fighting against myself.

Gosh that was all ME, ME, ME wasn’t it. Sorry. I’m just feeling so much better in myself and I know how I felt 4/5 years ago thinking I could never change my mindset.

Amazing and inspirational. Well done you.

Well done OP, you should be so proud of yourself!

you need to start a thread about the people in your life giving you “stick” for weight loss.

Wow! Well done! Do keep ignoring people who are trying to sabotage or discourage you - it’s all about them and what’s in their heads.

That is amazing well done OP, very inspiring.

Incredible! Well done OP 👏

If anyone is entitled to a "me, me, me" post you are after all that hard work. Well done you!!!

That's amazing - well done you! If ever there was a time to be all about Me, Me, Me then this is it! I'm sorry you found criticism in real life, don't let them dampen your spirit and pride

That's a fantastic achievement, OP. Very well done. You should be extremely proud of yourself. 👏

Wow OP! That is brilliant, you must feel so much better. Coeliac is a bugger but at least you’ve had a big silver lining! Well done to your husband too.

Well done! That gives me encouragement. I'm in a similar situation and I'm excited to be under 17 stone at last.
It's brilliant that you've managed this OP.

That's amazing.

Other people don't like change because it makes them examine themselves and their own life choices, much better for them if you stay the same

The face can look a little drawn and ill after significant weight loss but that soon goes away after your body adapts.

Enjoy your new found energy, perhaps join a local walking group which will help you explore the local area and help keep the weight off going forward now you can walk without getting out of breath.

That is a fabulous achievement and you should be proud of yourself. Everyone including myself are looking for the quick fix, but slow and steady really is the way to go.

Wow....what an achievement, well done OP, you've every right to feel so proud of yourself.

I wouldn't worry about what anyone else thinks as long as you know the truth but as you say its not nice that people can't look upon it as you having done this weight loss journey using sheer will power alone.

You deserve it!!

That's hard work and dedication and actually a couple of stone over a few months makes it more likely to stay off.

I'm trying very hard to lose just now and I was over 20 stone and am now low 18 so a long way to go but the difference for me had already been huge.

Wow. Well done you. That is a huge amount to lose through total lifestyle change.

Flippingheck mememe! is justified. Congratulations and enjoy.

Well done - that's an amazing achievement. As someone who is overweight and trying to address it I find your post very inspiring, so thank you!

You
Are
Fucking
Amazing

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That's absolutely amazing OP! Well done. And done the hard way too - all from cutting back and making good choices and altering the way you eat - which means you have a much better chance of keeping it off. I weigh what you've lost, so you've lost a whole person 🎉🎊

How amazing! Be proud and shout it from the rooftops!

Good for you. Ignore anyone who has a dig.

That's an amazingly achievement. Be proud of yourself and ignore the negative comments from people. You've done an incredible job and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Well done.

Absolutely fantastic. Congratulations 💪💪💪