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

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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.

I lost 60lbs last year.

Weighed in this morning and put back on 20lbs over December.
Not great.

This time period is when I was most successful last year, losing 40lbs between January and May. So if I repeat that I'll at least be 20lbs lower than my previous attempt.

i really want to do this. I hate myself and my appearance. Everything about my relationship with food is screwed.

I am too scared to weigh myself

I know the feeling @thinktwice36 - how about a measurement or two instead. I’m thinking of adding a waist measurement into weighing myself. Not loads of stuff as it’s too much hassle and I don’t do it.

Yes, me please. I’ve about 5 stone to lose. I lost it before but had a nasty accident in 2020 which led to regain. Two stone by Easter would be excellent.

I’ll be calorie counting, exercising and trying to stay off the booze.

Sw 15 St 4
Cw 15 St 4
Tw 1. 13 St 4 at Easter
Tw 2. 12 St 4 at May 31

5ft 7
No alcohol
Reduced carbs
No snacks
Good luck everyone!

SW: 166.43
CW: 166.43
GW 140
age 66
ht 5'3

sad sad day 25 lb gain in 18 months.

lots of logging and exercise ahead.

I'm joining again with a big but, I'm on holiday in a couple of days till the end of the month. I'm going to try and minimise gain but hoping if I can follow everyone's progress I might be motivated to behave a bit

Completely have up on the first challenge as I was ill and in survival mode. Let's hope this one is more successful. I'm going to have a week of healthy eating then weigh in

Me, got about 3 stone to lose, possibly 3.5 now as not weighed since before Christmas and my jeans are definitely tighter now 🤣

First weigh in

SW - 14st3
CW - 14st3
GW- 11st

I'll be on holiday at Easter so would like to loose as much as I can of the 2 stone before I go!! This would get me to just below my ideal weight.

Weighed this morning but my usual weigh in day is a Friday.

Start Weight - 13st 4.5lb

I won't be weighing now until Friday 12th.

I'll be calorie counting using nutracheck and 16:8 fasting with the occasional 24 hour fast.

Yes please! X

I felt like that @thinktwice36 . I had a hospital appointment and asked them not to tell me my weight and was trying to lose it. The guy weighing me kindly didn’t say but then I got a letter afterwards and it was on there.

It was horrible seeing it written down but it spurred me on and I’m a stone less than I was at the start of November so I’m quite pleased it happened now. The suggestion of doing a couple of measurements is a good idea as alternative.

Joining if that's okay - honestly I need to lose a hell of a lot more but 2 stone is a good start!

I’m in, thank you for starting the thread.

SW: 14st 3
TW: 11 st
Age: 45
Height: 5’7”

I would like to join. I have already lost 20lbs since October by would like to lose another two stone - Easter is probably too ambitious but I go on a big holiday the last week in April!!

Today’s weight 11st 6

Easter Goal 10st

Oh can I join please? Not sure how I weigh. I will check that tomorrow. I'm going to set a walking goal per week. Need to de stress and lower my bp

SW- 15st 10

Easter goal- 13st 7

TW (by the end of the year) - 9st 7

I’ve already started yoga and a daily walk. I’ll increase the time I spend on these and start a skin care regime, drink water and take vitamins daily from tomorrow.

I’ll make sure I stick to the Monday weigh-ins, as I need something to hold me accountable!

Hey all,

I'm joining you! I need your support & you sound like what I need.

I've put on 2.5 stone in the last 1.5/2 years & it's creeping on & on. I'm so unhappy- nothing fits & i look in the mirror & don't recognise myself.

I'm 52, newly on HRT & genuinely feel like I don't eat that much- absolutely confirmed by DH (he never puts on weight). I'm pescatarian & struggle to stay off the cards, but I must.

Plan:
IF (11am-6pm only)
2 main meals & an 11am high protein snack.
Cut most carbs.
As little sugar as I can.
Use MFP to chart calories.
Get back to fitness - swimming/ walking
Really want to start weights- I've heard the right programme can be great for weight loss & strength at my age- any advice gratefully received.

I haven't much time (2 DC, youngest is 12 & has significant ASN so takes up lots of time).

I weighed this morning & cried: 13st 7 lbs 5ft 5.5. But I need to do this, I must.

Oh, & I'm a slow 🐌 loser. Easter is 12 weeks away, so if I lose a stone I'll be happy. Anything else is fabulous!

I need to resist getting demotivated when others lose much more- that's an achilles heel of mine.

I'll join. I'm 5 stones overweight and have been for years. Been through the weight management programme which didn't help as I know about portions and healthy eating and activity - but I don't do it.

I'm ADHD and I binge for a dopamine hit. I lost weight when I was on a stimulant medication but I can't get it now and I know I can mostly manage the symptoms if I exercise and sleep well.

So, after tomorrow (When I should have finished the last of the cheese and wine) I'll do fasting after dinner and daily exercise and planning.

The idea of 2 stones by Easter seems magical.

It’s a bit of a reality check to me that I’m the heaviest one here by a massively long way, and people 6.5+ stones lighter than me but the same height are shocked at how much they weigh. I’d be elated to have some of these starting weights!

Exactly the same for me.

I felt like that looking at another thread with folk at 10st wanting to lose 2 stone. I know everyone's journey is equally as valid, but it made me so depressed.

We're all here for you- first steps for many of us.

Yup, my mojo needs to return. I don't recognise myself.