2 months until Christmas. Anyone up for losing half a stone with me?

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I am on a couple of these threads and lost over a stone on a focussed "summer holidays" thread earlier in the year. However, they seemed to have naturally tailed off and so have my efforts! Since returning to work/school in Sept, I have been less motivated and have been gaining and losing the same couple of lbs.

Anyway...I am currently 11st 6.5lbs (I'm 5"3). Ideally I would like to get down to 10st, but I never seem to get there before gaining again.

So, I thought I would set myself another manageable mini goal of moving into the 10s by Christmas to help me re-focus.

Since turning 40, weight loss has slowed right down, so I am going to aim for half a stone loss by Christmas as a first step.

I am going to weigh in on Wednesdays

Anyone is welcome to join me 🙂

Ah sorry happy snail, it is so frustrating when you work so hard and a moment on the scales dismisses it all. Do you think it could be fluid retention? Certain times of the month I notice this.
I've been eating healthily ,drinking water and exercising and feel good. My tummy feels so much flatter and more comfortable. I've started taking some hormone balance gummies I found on Holland & Barrett so maybe they have also had a positive impact. I'm taking a multivitamin daily too so I dont miss out on nutrients while dieting. Our scales isn't the best , need to invest in another but I seem to be down a few pounds 🤞

Well done in your loss @pushthebuttonnnsounds like you are doing amazingly.

I am feeling quite bloated so, I'm guessing there is some hormonal stuff at play!

Despite the set back, I am trying to stay positive and keep at it. Fingers crossed, for a loss next week!

It must be hard when you haven't much to loose and you don't have as many calories to play with
Putting a positive spin on being overweight - it means I've lost a few lbs just from cutting out loads of chocolate etc

@JG24 yeah I guess you can look at it like that. Although, I still have about 1.5 stone to lose just to get to the top of my bmi, so it's not like I only have a few lbs to go.

I'm glad you are seeing a drop. You all motivate me to keep going.

I was back down to 11st 5lbs this morning so hoping for a loss next Wednesday 🙏 just need to stay on track over the weekend!

Not weighed in today as we were away last night for graduation. Had a celebratory curry, and another one tonight but will weigh in tomorrow.

Non scale victory though, about 12 months ago I bought a skirt in 16, should have got the 14 really but meant travelling further afield, it was a little big but I’ve been able to wear it for a couple of nights out. Anyway last week when I wore it, it was uncomfortably loose so I ordered one online in a 12… fits like a dream!

Amazing @ErmThisOne love a good NSV! Hope you've enjoyed all your celebrations too x

That's more like it. 2lbs off this week 😊 I think it's going to be a challenge to reach half a stone by Christmas (especially with all the extra socialising next month) but am going to try my hardest keep going.

05/11/25: 11st 6.5lbs
12/11/25: 11st 5lbs
19/11/25: 11st 6lbs 🙄
26/11/25: 11 4lbs

Hope everyone else is doing well x

I hit 11st 5 and 3/4 yesterday, we were at the match though so pint followed by chicken tikka and chips from the takeaway last night probably hasn’t helped for today. Will weigh in now before I rush around for work!

Progress is progress, no matter how slow. Well done.

Well fuck that! 11st 8 this morning! Something went wrong since yesterday.

Oh no! I hate it when that happens! Hopefully it's just water weight from the extra salt 🤞

Although I feel your pain. It drives me mad when you eat well for a week and lose a measly amount but have one slightly high cal meal and put on half a stone! So frustrating. Hope it comes back off quickly for you x

I hope so!

This is one of the reasons why I check daily. Had that been my weekly check in I would be gutted.

Me too. Gives a clearer view of the overall picture. Fingers crossed for you x

I'm 2lbs less than I was 2 weeks ago. I mean, I lost 3 and put 1 back on but same difference right?! 😂

Yeah I'd say so! A loss is a loss 😁

Well I was eating well string the week but my partner seems to be treating every weekend like it's Christmas and buying all sorts of lovely treats!
I had 4lb off then it went back on after the weekend!
I've got a bad cold now so not weighing this week as I'm depressed enough

My DS is exactly the same...He said, and I quote "I'm not going to ruin myself this year. Christmas is one day, I don't need to be stuffing my face for the weeks and weeks". Cue mince pies coming into the shops and it's all gone to pot! "Chill out. It's Christmas" 🙈

Try not to beat yourself up. You're doing great, keep going 😊

Hope you're feeling better soon x

11st 5 and a 1/4, looks like most of last week was down to hormones! Bastards 🤣. Right, I need to be in the 10 stone club by Christmas! Was hoping for today but clearly missed that bus.

Well done @ErmThisOne 👏

Don't think I'm going to be in the 10s by Christmas either but going to try my hardest to get as near as possible!

We can do this! 💪

I'm just hanging at 4lbs off but that's not changed for a couple of weeks now!

It doesn’t end at Christmas and we know it. We can and we will get there eventually, we know it won’t be easy, but hopefully it will make us appreciate it more.

I’m 48 hours into my weight loss and so far, so good. I got up early and ran 5km before work and have eaten well. Let’s do this !

@Jasrun well done on the run! Especially in this miserable weather

Very true @ErmThisOne we just need to keep going 😊

Maintaining a 4lbs loss is still an achievement @JG24 I'm sure you'll see some more movement soon x

Wow @Jasrun that's dedication! 5k before work! Good luck on your journey x

Wednesday weigh in, 11 stone 4 and a half.

Total weight loss so far. 24lb
Pounds to next target. 4 3/4