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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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TheLongpigs · 30/12/2023 23:49

Yes please for me too. Away for New Years at friends but can start on Tuesday when back. Losing 2 stone by Easter would be awesome. Really need to get below 10 stone. I have small boobs, no hips and carry weight on my stomach so extra weight looks terrible on me.

youngestisapsycho · 30/12/2023 23:53

I’m in… have about 4 stone to lose. Bought a diary today to log weight/food eaten/exercise. Hoping writing stuff down will help me

Isometimeswonder · 31/12/2023 00:29

What do we do to join please?

Ihonestlydontgetit · 31/12/2023 00:35

I'm in too. I'd like to lose 20lb for an event in March but have about 3 st to lose altogether.
I've joined WW so going to track my food and have a walk every day.

MollsDolls · 31/12/2023 00:37

Would love to take part. How does it work please?

loml97 · 31/12/2023 00:38

Yes please, I really need some support and encouragement. More to lose but 2 stone by Easter is my target.

Silverfoxette · 31/12/2023 00:38

Can I join too please?! My weight just seems to be creeping up, I think portion size is my biggest issue.

im going to start journaling, even if I only have time to write 3 positive things that have happened, i hope to do this every day this year, just to try and look after my mental health a bit better and alleviate stress.
also, that daily walk outside helps so much with freshening up and keeping up the motivation. Really important to do, a friend of mine goes every day no matter if the sun is splitting the stones or it’s bucketing down.

chalkyc2 · 31/12/2023 00:42

Signing in after graduating from the Christmas thread! 2 stones to normal BMI. Let's go.

Self care? Well the list is endless. But I'd like to read more?

CurlsnSunshinetime4tea · 31/12/2023 00:45

i need to be here :(
more info to come.

HalloweenIsDone · 31/12/2023 00:46

Can I join. I did really well three years ago and now it's all back on. I also have a little holiday with thin people at Easter so I could do with loosing a lot. 2st is good. 3st would be excellent.

Theresit · 31/12/2023 00:48

I’d like to join too. I’ve at least 2 stones to lose and have a family wedding in June. Trouble is I have a 2 week all inclusive holiday in March so it’s an extra challenge.
I grew up in a family where food was used as as reward ( eg had a bad week? You deserve this cake etc) so rewarding myself with other things is a good way to go. I like the self care idea.

Nat6999 · 31/12/2023 00:49

I'll join, already lost 2.5 stone since beginning of October due to illness, but need to keep that off & lose at least another 2-3 stone.

Lolarosemama · 31/12/2023 01:12

I neeeed to join. 4stone to lose 😭 the shame is heavy!

Wishiwasatailor · 31/12/2023 01:18

I’m in! 6 months postpartum and I’m finally facing up to the fact that I’ve put on 3 stone in the past 3 years and the almost daily cake habit is certainly taking its toll! Here to have some accountability and share with others.

MrsPositivity1 · 31/12/2023 01:21

Can I join too please? What way does it work?

Sleeplessinseattle234 · 31/12/2023 05:43

Whooop I have found u. I did really well losing a stone and six pounds for the last thread. Hoping to do the same or better for this one. Thanks for starting a new one!!!
I am actually weighing in today to get my final tally for December. So will post when I do.

Seaitoverthere · 31/12/2023 06:38

Yes please! I joined the other thread at the start of November and lost a stone which I’m really pleased about. Lots to go.

Orthopaedic consultant ringing in March and I will be going on waiting list for hip replacement due to hip dysplasia since childhood and in my 50s now with a totally shot hip. Physio be my self care, will book a session.

Orthopaedic consultant has lost weight and reversed T2 diabetes. He strongly recommended Zoe but said you can do a bit yourself with a Libre to monitor blood sugar so have one at the moment. Thankfully my blood sugar is fairly ok. Finding intermittent fasting has really helped with my appetite and have cut out sugar mos of the time plus got my lifelong chocolate addiction under control. Also knowing that I am not eating until 12pm takes away the pressure of thinking what to eat for 1 meal a day.

AlwaysGinPlease · 31/12/2023 06:45

Yes please! I have two stone exactly yo get rid of. I did lose over a stone but have put some of it back on over Christmas.

Topsy1976 · 31/12/2023 06:45

Yes me! Type 1 diabetic, peri menopause and a less active lifestyle has meant I'm 2 stone overweight. Need to get a grip else it'll be 4 stone soon!

Sleeplessinseattle234 · 31/12/2023 06:48

So. Last weigh in for December.
I have lost eight pounds this month. Had a massive whoosh earlier in the month which helped a lot.
sw - 13.1 stone
cw - 10.11 stone.
gw - 9 stone.
so I’m starting the new year in a new stone bracket. I bought my first size 12 jeans. And I no longer have any of my original clothes left in my wardrobe.

RememberToSmile1980 · 31/12/2023 06:57

Hi - I would like to join. I'm 43 and really unhappy with how I have neglected myself recently.
Lost nearly 1 stone this year and then piled it back on. This year I need to focus on taking care of myself and in order to do that I need to make better food choices!
Need to lose 3 stone ideally. Let's do this!

Robocop91 · 31/12/2023 07:02

Ooh count me in, need something to hold me accountable haha

Sunsetsarethebest · 31/12/2023 07:03

I'll join on too please! Need to lose a lot of weight, so hopefully this will get me started. I am going to do calorie counting with a less than 5% fat rule for the first two weeks and increase exercise.

notasillysausage · 31/12/2023 07:40

Count me in please, I’m in it for the long haul, 7 stone to lose but 2 stone by Easter would be a marvellous start.

Newnamebox · 31/12/2023 07:41

I’d like to join you. I have 3-4 stone to lose overall. Losing 2 stone will make a big difference.