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2 Stones Off By Easter- a thread for those with lots to lose in 2024.

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RedDoughnut · 30/12/2023 20:42

The 2 Stones off by Christmas thread was pretty successful.
Hopefully this one will be just as useful.
The idea is that losing 2 stones is just the start. If you have a lot to lose then it can seem daunting so... small targets.

That said, to get 2 stones off by Easter then we need to lose a bit over
2 lbs per week so a bit of dedication is needed.
Start Date- January 1st but join when you can.

Weigh In Day - usually Monday but it's up to you.

For those that are coming from the original thread I think for the new thread we need to add an extra element. Self care! Anything you can add to help you feel a bit better. Skin care? Body Lotion? Flossing your teeth?
Just a little something in addition to watching what you eat.

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VeronicaSawyer89 · 30/12/2023 20:49

Oooh I'll join! I need to lose at 3 stone before my DSD's wedding in September.

Hank86 · 30/12/2023 20:59

I’d love to join! found your xmas group a few days ago and was waiting for the Easter one to start :) definitely got 2 stone to lose and would love to get it off by Easter

Mywhoopdeedoo · 30/12/2023 21:00

Joining

fluffies · 30/12/2023 21:00

I will I need a new me feel
Like the old one has left the building lol

CamdenLurker · 30/12/2023 21:06

Hey!

Can I join you? I’ve gained just over a stone and a half since the summer, and I’m so upset with myself for letting it happen.

I started back on a ‘healthy eating’ plan on Thursday, so I’m 3 days in and it’s going well, I do workout 4 times a week and try and make sure I get my 10000 steps in too, I just need to hold tight and try not to lose my way.

GymWhale · 30/12/2023 21:11

I'll join!

Going to visit the in-laws at Easter and would love to lose 2st by then. The last time I saw them I'd not long had DC2 and was still carrying all of my baby weight. I've lost 1.5st since then but have another 2st to go to get to my pre-pregnancy weight.

2024fit · 30/12/2023 21:12

I want to lose around 1.5 stone in the first half of this year, and for the extra thing - I’d like to improve my dental health by brushing my teeth 3 times a day and using my electric toothbrush more.

Gazelda · 30/12/2023 21:13

Thanks for this thread OP.

I've just booked to go to Center Parcs at Easter, but dreading having to wear a swimsuit. 2st would be a great achievement, and a good starter for the many more stones I'd like to lose before August hols.

We've got a tonne of sweets, biscuits, panettone, cheese and crisps leftover. Not because I bought too much, it's mostly gifts we've received. It's the same every year and I struggle to get in the zone for 1 Jan.

I joined the gym a few months ago, so that will help too. I'm old as well as fat, so weight loss needs to be combined with actively toning up at the same time. I can't rely on skin elasticity!

ADVICENEEDED987 · 30/12/2023 21:13

I'll join too, I need to lose around 3 stone in total

shearwater2 · 30/12/2023 23:00

Thanks @RedDoughnut . Hope I'll be at goal weight by Easter. 🙏

TheGoodTypeOfLoser · 30/12/2023 23:02

Me please.

2 stone is my overall goal.

I tried to start today but after an omelette for breakfast the Christmas chocolates got me :(

How are you all planning on doing it?

Frozentinkerbelle1 · 30/12/2023 23:03

Hi. I'd like to join too. Have 3 stone to lose.

TicketyBoo11 · 30/12/2023 23:07

I’m in. 1.5 stone has got to go for my joint health and my mental health..55 and PeriMeno and I need that mojo back.

Statsinyoureyes · 30/12/2023 23:14

I'd like to join, I could do with losing 3 stone but 2 is a great start.

akissbeforebed · 30/12/2023 23:18

I'm in - at least 4st to lose but not optimistic about 2st by Easter. But it's a goal and I'll give it a go.

WinterStar1 · 30/12/2023 23:20

Hi everyone. Thanks @RedDoughnut for starting this thread. I'm still off work ill from catching covid on 18 December and now have a nasty chest infection. Will weigh myself when I get back to work on 5 January, but I know that I've gained over the holidays. But as I've read this week it's what we eat between New Year and Christmas that matters most, not what we eat between Christmas and New Year 😋.

Looking forward to the next few weeks and getting back on track again.

sgtmajormum · 30/12/2023 23:23

I'd like to join please. I turn 50 the week before Easter and don't want to be a fat frumpy middle aged woman.
Plus losing weight would really help with health ie blood pressure/cholesterol/joint aches/plantar fasciitis

97percentCheese · 30/12/2023 23:24

Ohh count me in please...

1.5 stone needs to go, 2 would be wonderful. I've had a shitty year and have medicated every evening with copious amounts of crap. Factor in peri menopause, HRT, a mirena coil, no chance to exercise and I'm fit to burst and feel dreadful.

I'm starting on 1st Jan and will do 16:8 fasting. I'm going to cut down my HRT from 150 to 100 patches as I'm sure that's fueling my constant PMT type sugar cravings. Found a second hand spin bike too so can do some miles in the house in the evenings!

BusyMummyWrites01 · 30/12/2023 23:27

I’m in. Lost 3st in the last 6-7m, but still have 3st to go and lost momentum/the will in December. 2 stone by Easter, and the last one by the summer would be great.

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 30/12/2023 23:28

I'm in. I need to lose 2 stone. I have stopped drinking alcohol since 27/12 and don't intend to restart 🤞. I just need to sort my diet out.
How many calories is everyone aiming for? I was previously advised 1800 so will start with that.
I will start 2nd as having a lovely kfc on new years day.

Glo1988 · 30/12/2023 23:30

I’m in! 2st would be a great start for me. I’d like to build a short exercise into my routine most days, that’s my aim.

Fullfatandfortyplus · 30/12/2023 23:32

Joining have at least two to lose. Seems insurmountable. But I have to try. Can’t start till 7th as still lots family get togethers till then but will keep reading till then for motivation. We can do it!!!!

Floralhousecoat · 30/12/2023 23:34

Really good idea to include a self care element, I want to incorporate

  • facial massage

  • head massage

  • one daily walk per day as well as some exercise at home

WotNoUserName · 30/12/2023 23:37

I'd love to join too. I need to lose 3.5-4 stone, so 2 stone by Easter would be great, especially as I'm going away with my DP and his friends.

I look pregnant! Need to up the exercise as well as eat healthily.

Onceuponaheartache · 30/12/2023 23:38

Yes please!!! I get married in August and would like to shift at least 3 Stone before then.