Any serial diet failers want to give it another go?

[DirtyDensDog]

After all, it is Monday and Mondays are a good diet starting day!

I've pretty much hit rock bottom and am really down that I can't seem to sort myself out.

There have been many failed attempts where I lose a few pounds then feel pleased with myself so I scoff loads of chocolate to celebrate my loss. Rinse and repeat.

I am now 12st 7, I weighed myself first thing.

Anyone want to give it another go?

Yes, I understand people have differing thoughts about WLI's. I got it from Juniper with a bmi of 28.6 (I also take medication for migraines which may have been classed as a contributing factor to them approving me). Just wanted to mention it as I think it's something that isn't even on most peoples radar - but I'm finding it effortless to lose the weight for the first time ever.

Good luck everyone with losing it the usual way!

So how has everyone done today?
I've been busy with work which is good as it distracts me from craving sweet stuff

I had surgery in 2024 that I'm still recovering from so I can't crash diet and I need to keep calcium levels up so need to eat a balanced diet

I know the way forward is smaller portions and less crap but it's often easier said than done !

I’m trying desperately to find something that works.
i have tried not having breakfast as I can’t eat porridge or toast and am not keen on eggs. It makes me starving in the evening. I try logging everything I eat but soon get fed up and start missing days and then just stop..
I have tried doubling exercise and that’s fine for a week or so and then I’m shattered or develop injuries.
I’ve tried giving up alcohol but after a couple of weeks start slipping. I’m in despair. I lost three pounds in the first week and then nothing the next. It’s just so depressing. I have high cholesterol and high blood sugar. I NEED to lose weight. I don’t want to be on statins and metaformin.

I’ve just had a bowl of soup and oatcakes as I’m so hungry. Never normally feel hungry on the evening but missing breakfast seems to have this effect.

Please someone help me do this.

Re weight loss jabs.. I’m too scared of side effects or long term effects no one knows about yet. It just doesn’t seem right to be injecting myself with stuff that alters my hormones .

@itsjustthewayitwas what about full fat yoghurt and berries? I add chia to mine sometimes, a bit like overnight oats. I need fat and protein in the morning, if I eat carbs I will be ravenous.

Yes I’ve been having that all week but I’ve got a bit sick of it!

I'll join! 12 stone 10 and needing to shift 2 stone. I'm post menopausal and knackered and need a kick up the bum

I'd like to join. Also the heaviest I've ever been at 11 stone 10. I'm 5'3" so BMI 29.1.

When I was young and fit I was 10 stone 7. Hit 10 stone for about a second before my wedding by starving myself. Haven't got back to that normal 10 stone 10 lbs weight I was before children. 2 kids later, COVID and now a permanent WFH job I'm putting on about 3 lbs a year.

I have done Intermittent Fasting, Fast 800, WW, mindful eating in the past. They used to work at first then I put the weight back on. Now I seem to give up immediately.

I do want to do this, though. I am starting to creak, don't like the way I look.

Not sure how to do it though!

I’d love to join too! I started dieting 5 weeks ago & have lost 16lb though weight loss has slowed down. I’m now 162lb and 5’5.
I’m 51 and when I was young I was always slim but over the last few years with menopause and WFH weight has crept on and I don’t recognise myself.
I’ve got a holiday booked in 3 months and really want to be down to 147lb so I’m hoping a 15lb loss over 12 weeks is achievable.
I’m vegetarian and trying to up my protein and reduce carbs which I know have been my downfall. Also intermittent fasting so skip breakfast each day in the hope this helps.

@itsjustthewayitwas the other thing I like is baked oats. There's loads of recipes online, I use 8 servings of oats (320g) (or 6 servings of oats and 4 weetabix) , 2 eggs, enough milk to bind it all, then add frozen berries. Bake it in a tin like a cake, then I slice it into portions and freeze them individually. Defrost one and have it with my yoghurt. I find it more filling than porridge. It depends what plan you're following though, you couldn't have it on fast800.

I am 5 foot 3 so we are very similar. Let’s encourage each other! How are you doing it?

Morning and hello to the new joiners.

I survived yesterday and am feeling a little more positive today. I'm just taking this one day at a time.

Re the weight loss jabs. I am too scared to try because of the side effects. But, my dh decided that he wants to give mounjaro a try. He ordered last night so I will keep you updated on what happens.

Have a good day all.

Morning, I will join. Most of you weigh what I dream of getting down to! Just come back from an all inclusive and hit my all time high-the photos of me are awful. Haven't had time to go shopping yet so am using cupboard staples and freezer food until I can get to the shops.
I started yesterday with a plan of mainly SW based foods but counting calories too. Lunch was a packet rice with pickled red cabbage and dinner was leftover cauliflower cheese with a soft pitta bread.
Today's lunch will be the same- I work in a school so lunch needs to be quick but filling!

I tell you what was a real eye opener for me as to what I actually look like.

I was gifted a Ring doorbell for Christmas. I didn't realise that it would be recording me waddling in and out to the dustbin. It was a real shock to see the full length version of me. It was truly shocking. I was particularly shocked with how fat I looked from behind.

I agree @DirtyDensDog, it's the candid shots that get you. When I'm having my photo taken I can tilt my head or put my arms in front of off my tum.

But then there are photos of the dog or the kids and I'm just lurking in the background, and I think who is that fat woman in our kitchen ... and it's me

Morning! Yesterday went OK for me. Porridge for breakfast. I batch cooked a big pot of vegetable dhal in the slow cooker, had a portion of that for lunch, and then left over chilli and rice for dinner. Didn't eat my teenagers leftovers which is a little win for me, I'm dreadful for that.

It's going to be much harder when I'm at work over the weekend, I work shifts so my eating patterns are erratic, and I snack so much when I'm bored. My plan is to have my water bottle with me and drink some water every time I think I'm hungry.

Ooh can I join? I lost 7st last year with mounjaro but have stopped taking it after Christmas as I’ve been poorly. Not directly linked, but gallstones and a possible POTS diagnosis mean I’ve put the urgent need to lose weight on the back burner and focus on the rest of my health. I’ve maintained my loss for two months which I’m thrilled with but now want to start to lose again, albeit at a slower rate. I’m currently 13st 13lbs and would like to be 13st 7lbd by the time I go on holiday April 1st, and under 13st by the summer holidays. Under 12st by the end of the year!

Hello fellow travellers, good luck to us all.

I'm going to tell you my story if it helps anyone. From a high of 12.8 at 5ft5 I am now around 10st 10. or so. I don't weigh myself anymore as I use my jeans and tops to gauge when I'm slipping into the fat zone!

It took about a year to sort myself out as I comfort ate following family traumas and bereavements. A not uncommon story.

I started off with intermittent fasting. I broke the rules many times, but I forced myself to stick to it and I lost weight gradually. I really cut down on carbohydrates and upped the protein, grains, seeds, nuts and veg/berries. Once I got used to it I honestly didn't think about it much. It stopped me snacking at night which I'm sure many are guilty of. It's not that I just stopped, I felt I was breaking the rules, and I like rules!

So over time and holidays and Christmas and whatnot I yo yo'd a bit. But I now have a good (but punishing) solution which may be frowned upon. When I feel my clothes are getting tight again, I eat very little except Greek yog/berries/seeds, eggs or salmon and veg for a week and I get back on track.

I'm just finished my week of hard cutting back and as I said, I don't weigh myself, but the dress that was so tight across the stomach is now fitting well again. So back to 16/8 and more or less normal eating now apart from sugar and white bread/potatoes and pasta.

It works for me, but I really have to keep an eye on things. That said I do misbehave a lot, but know I have to pay for it immediately after or I'll just go back to the unhealthy ways.

Can I join? I’ve always maintained a fairly steady weight even with first baby but after second baby and WFH I was shocked when I weighed myself yesterday! 12.5 stone which is the heaviest I have ever been. It would be nice to have some company and encouragement.

I know my diet has been poor (lots of cake/pudding/chocolate) and so will need to really cut back on this.

Sneaking in the door to join you all. At 5ft 3 and 12 stone 8 my weight is out of control, I look terrible. Going to count calories sticking to 1500 a day using mynetdiary.

My diet is heavy on potatoes, bread and pasta going to try and cut these out as much as possible as they bloat me up like a balloon.

@valder that's good to hear, as I’m going to do IF starting today.

My last meal is going to be 5pm and I won’t eat again until 9am. Luckily I do residential care work, so can eat whenever I like and have access to a full kitchen at all meal times.

I am also planning to reduce/eliminate carbs with my evening meal. I don’t mind eating carbs for breakfast and lunch, as I find they give me energy for my gym workouts. But I will just be having meat and veggies for dinners.

Anyone else doing Intermittent Fasting?

Failed already on day one!! Had a disappointing day at work, so after a tuna wrap (with yoghurt and olives) I hit the sourdough (homemade) for cheese on toast and chilli oil and then as I'd blown it had 2 biscuits. I knew I was sabotaging but didn't care or thought I deserved the tasty food.

I guess I keep failing or put this behind me and keep going (well start going!). I did go for a run at lunchtime.

Hello OP - I want to join, I weigh the same as you and previously weighed around 3 stone less. I'm short so definitely tipped in obesity this last year.

I've been meaning to start all year but now with March around the corner, it really is time. Will weigh on Monday!

I’ve just asked copilot to write me a meal and exercise plan to lose 2 stone in 6 months with a shopping list and have a full 6 months worth of plans 👀 it looks good too on a first glance…

i didn’t know it could do that 🤯

My mind is blown, I didn't know you could do that. Going to try Gemini and see what he says.