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I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
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"Good luck! I was meant to be starting a Keto diet this week but I’m not sure I have the required level of effort! " I have a friend who follows a Keto diet and they have lost loads of weight. It does take lots of effort, especially at the begining. Good luck | |||
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"Yep. I'm going back to low carb and starting c25k alongside my weightlifting. " Oooo good luck, i hope you do well | |||
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If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life. | |||
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"Good luck. Hope you succeed
If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life. "Pretty much this! Stay consistent, track your food & try walking 10k steps a day. Don’t get ahead of yourself aim for 1-2lb a week. | |||
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"Fantastic idea to help each other over 2020 I managed to lose 5 stones in weight on my own over lockdown just by taking long walks now I have took up jogging at the ripe old age of 52 lol" I'm starting to walk everyday now although its very painful but i have to do it. Maybe il end up jogging | |||
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"Good luck. Hope you succeed
If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life. "Thanks, iv got to alter what i eat, boredom is the problem though so il look online for new recipes. Sadly exercise doesnt help my mental health at all, exercise is very painful for me (not due to being obese though) so its never fun but i will walk every day | |||
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"Good luck. Hope you succeed
If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life.
Pretty much this! Stay consistent, track your food & try walking 10k steps a day. Don’t get ahead of yourself aim for 1-2lb a week.
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"Good luck. Hope you succeed
If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life. "Thank you | |||
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"Today is day one for me too. I'd been using my cross trainer as a clothes horse and my weights as door stops. I will find out when I get up how much weight I've put on. My aim is 10kg a month. I've found if I look at the total I need to lose it becomes daunting, but breaking it down in small chunks works. The struggle is real: good luck everyone. " Thats a good idea to break it down into smaller amount | |||
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"I need to shift about 8kg. I can do this by following Weight Watchers, drinking more water and walking 10,000 steps per day. The only thing that gets in the way is self motivation to stick to my points. I lost 1.5 stone in 3 months on this a couple of years ago so i have done it before so no reason why i can't do it again. Wish me luck!" Im sure you can do it 
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"Fantastic idea to help each other over 2020 I managed to lose 5 stones in weight on my own over lockdown just by taking long walks now I have took up jogging at the ripe old age of 52 lol" So impressive. I am hoping to be able to run in time. Just doing Joe Wicks absolute beginners is killing me right now but I am feeling better in myself once I recover so will keep it going. 5 stone is incredible! OP happy to be a buddy. | |||
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"Good luck. Hope you succeed
If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life.
Thanks, iv got to alter what i eat, boredom is the problem though so il look online for new recipes.
Sadly exercise doesnt help my mental health at all, exercise is very painful for me (not due to being obese though) so its never fun but i will walk every day "Sorry to hear that exercise is painful but the fact that you are overcoming barriers is a big step, just don't do more damage or cause more pain. Look for the little victories. You may walk a little bit further or do the same distance in a quicker time. That's progress and it should be celebrated. Sign up to an app (e.g. STRAVA) so that you can see other things like elevation gain too. There are also challenges like number of hours active in a month or cover a certain distance. The rewards, although virtual, may also be a nice little boost for you. I got a badge yesterday for doing 4.5 hours activity within the first 2 weeks of Jan. Doesn't matter how slow or fast you're going, the fact that you're doing something for 4.5 hours is the goal | |||
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"Nell believe me take it one day at at time just alittle bit of exercise every day is all it takes no need to push yourself ,I keep saying to myself a new day a new me ,maybe the two of us will meet up doing the London marathon some year lol lol " Thank you, i wont be doing any marathons though lol | |||
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"I lost a lot of weight and got really fit till October last year then a back injury has meant hardly any exercise in 3 months. Along with an ankle niggle I started yesterday On week 3 of couch to 5km. I will be honest i could run a 5km in about 28 mins but 25 mins of mixed walking and running and I was fucked. It just shows how unfit I have become. Which is disappointing. I do need some new scales. Today I am going for a 5km walk, around my local area when it lightens up. I may invite my dad to walk with me though not sure if he will be able to keep up. He is due for a heart op so needs to improve his fitness For me yes I need to loose weight but I do need to get fit. The weight tends to come off with fitness " Hi I think il aim for weight loss most and hope that more fitness follows | |||
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"We moved house just over a year ago was a member of a Gym at last house. Since moving and leaving the Gym put on over a stone want to lose that. On top of my usual Dry January I’m cutting out chocolate, crisps, biscuits and any junk type snacks. Oh and our dog is getting more walkies time lol. " Good idea, im sure you will lose the weight | |||
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"Today is day 1 for me too, I want to lose about 40 lbs. I have a history of an eating disorder so I'll be trying my best to do this in a healthy and sustainable way. We'll see how it goes =) " Good luck, i hope it goes well for you and im sure you will manage it. I have a massive amount to lose ... 5 stone ... although id be happy to lose 3 stone | |||
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"Lola the very best of Scottish luck to you ,come on girl you will smash this, and to you Nell day one of the new chapter to your new life" Thank you | |||
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"I lost quite a bit of weight during the first lockdown. I do intermittent fasting so I tend to have brunch (eggs are your friend) between 12-1 and then my evening meal about 6/7pm. But nothing after. But I am aware this is not suitable for everyone but it suits me. If I snack it’s on fruit or small amounts of cheese or nuts. I don’t tend to worry about calorie counting but I keep portion sizes smaller than I used to.if I want carbs I eat carbs but I also eat lots of veg, same goes for treats if I want crisps or chocolate I give myself permission but only have a small amount. For me denying myself a variety of foods just makes me crave them more. Allowing myself the option/choice often means I’m more inclined to choose heathy 8o-90% of the time. I walk lots & do weights but If walking is a struggle can you maybe do some gentle yoga exercises? More importantly if you have a bad day and overindulge don’t let it derail you, draw a line under it and get back on it the next day!" Thank you, very good advice. I have found if i deny any foods then i crave them and eventually eat loads of them (chocolate mostly) so im going to just eat less and try to make more healthy choices. I love veg which helps | |||
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"Fantastic idea to help each other over 2020 I managed to lose 5 stones in weight on my own over lockdown just by taking long walks now I have took up jogging at the ripe old age of 52 lol So impressive. I am hoping to be able to run in time. Just doing Joe Wicks absolute beginners is killing me right now but I am feeling better in myself once I recover so will keep it going. 5 stone is incredible! OP happy to be a buddy." Thank you, that would be great x I will try Joe Wicks beginers and see if im able to do it now | |||
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"I'm always trying to gain it. Am a 6'3" ectomorph. I can eat 5 meals a day and not gain a single pound. I want to gain 15 lbs. So if anyone has any going spare i'll take it off ya hands. "You can have my fat | |||
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"Good luck. Hope you succeed
If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life.
Thanks, iv got to alter what i eat, boredom is the problem though so il look online for new recipes.
Sadly exercise doesnt help my mental health at all, exercise is very painful for me (not due to being obese though) so its never fun but i will walk every day
Sorry to hear that exercise is painful but the fact that you are overcoming barriers is a big step, just don't do more damage or cause more pain.
Look for the little victories. You may walk a little bit further or do the same distance in a quicker time. That's progress and it should be celebrated.
Sign up to an app (e.g. STRAVA) so that you can see other things like elevation gain too.
There are also challenges like number of hours active in a month or cover a certain distance. The rewards, although virtual, may also be a nice little boost for you.
I got a badge yesterday for doing 4.5 hours activity within the first 2 weeks of Jan. Doesn't matter how slow or fast you're going, the fact that you're doing something for 4.5 hours is the goal "Thank you, thats very informative and encouraging. I will be walking and hopefully be a bit faster after a week | |||
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"Wishing you the best of luck Nell. Lots of advise out there. Find what works for you. If you have a bad day, start again the next. Keep tracking your food intake and be totally honest about it. My fitness pal is free to use, and a good way of tracking your progress. " Thank you thats very encouraging | |||
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"Fantastic idea to help each other over 2020 I managed to lose 5 stones in weight on my own over lockdown just by taking long walks now I have took up jogging at the ripe old age of 52 lol I'm starting to walk everyday now although its very painful but i have to do it. Maybe il end up jogging "Ive cut out alcohol and midmeal snacks. Ive slso slightly reduced portion sizes, i dont eat after 6pm and take a bit of excercise in the form of walking. Start of with baby steps and build up IMO. | |||
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 ) but I’m back on plan today.
I reduced my calorie intake to 600-800 a day or on days that I exercise I up it to 1000 calories if needed as often I am really hungry then (I row about 10k 3 times a week).
I’m not sure how much more weight I want to lose, I’m more bothered about fitting into a pair of skinny jeans that I wore prior to my injury! | |||
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"The breakfast oat bowls sound far superior to me so good choice "Sometimes I get bang on it and get ahead of myself. Made two so I don’t have to think about what I need first thing in the morning. Will probably do pancakes for Weds/Thurs and then that’s most of the hard work done. | |||
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"Yeah I’m fully engaged with this. Anyone that wants or needs encouragement drop it in here or PM anyone on the post when motivation is short. I’ll let you know how depressed I am when I get up and onto the scales "Hopefully the scales wont be to bad | |||
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
Anyone have useful information ?
Anyone want to join me ?"Hi op! I’ll be starting my diet and exercise plans today. Hoping to trim down by late spring - by which time we may actually have a social life to trim down for!
Good luck with your own efforts my lovely | |||
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"Wishing each and everyone off you the very best of Scottish luck,open the book to chapter one of your new healthy fantastic life style" Thank you | |||
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"I’m all in on this! First resistance band workout today, long walk later. Trying to be less frivolous with booze, red meat and chocolate, and stuffing more pulses and veg in my greedy chops. I want more tone, less tum, and the sort of shirtless photos that get fabbed silly. Asked my lovely nutritionist cousin she was all about The calorie deficit too. It’s the way to go. No dietary strictness, just sensible balance and realistic expectations. Let’s do this together!" Yes its important to be realistic | |||
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"Yup, trying to stick to slimming world a bit better than I have been lately. X" Good luck | |||
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"Good luck. Hope you succeed
If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life. "This All the different fad diets do is create a calorie deficit but it may not be long term. Look to make sustainable, permanent changes to your diet and lifestyle. For me, cutting out bread and carbs would not be a sustainable option... Tracking what you put in your body with a diary can be really helpful (and a tad revealing...I had to say hello to emotional eating...). Also, if you have a menstrual cycle, understand it and track where you are as that will have different effects at certain stages and you can factor in extra calories (from healthier sources) and not beat yourself up if it feels like things are going down the drain. Good luck! X | |||
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"Diets in the usual sense are all good for crash weight loss but not really sustainable in the long term. I’d start by logging your food and drink intake for a few days or a week at current routine also looking at when you are consuming calories. That will then show where issues lie, there are a number of apps that you can scan packaging into or search for common things and then create meals etc. It can be quite surprising how calories mount up in some meals and barely in others. Tweak your meals so they are healthier but just as easy and fulfilling to make and consume. My mum is a regular one week dieter, she starts boiling cabbage and all sorts for a week then after a week it’s too much effort and she wants a bottle of wine and a packet of crisps at night then the diet is out of the window. There’s also evidence for narrowing the window that you eat within, if you can try and consume the calories with 8-10 hours then outside of that only water or black coffee. It can be extended to 12 hours if that’s easier but the effect is reduced. If you can hold off for a few hours in the morning it can make it workable to maybe 7-8pm, plus your body adapts to the later start. Another important factor is getting a full amount of sleep 8-10 hours, that sets your body up properly but also less awake time to be feeling hungry. Sorry to hear exercise is painful and that is going to hinder you a little but as you’re aware and others have said, activity is better than no activity so just keep motivated and don’t feel you need to break yourself, gentle progress and lifestyle changes will have the most sustainable results. Good luck "Thank you thats very informative and encouraging. Im going to take small steps at first with food and build up my walks | |||
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"I'm on day 2,, food shop today so well stocked on chicken, fish fresh fruit and veggies Also doing step count and Squat 30 day challenge I want to loose 10kgs over 2 months if poss.. Here goes Good luck all xx " Good luck | |||
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"What sort of things should be in the losing weight buddy club? ..no snacks? Don't let food rule your life?..any other tips or thoughts? "Don’t eat your emotions I repeat this to myself several times a day | |||
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"I was really looking forward to a McDonald’s breakfast this morning, and then remembered I made 2 berry, mango and pineapple breakfast oat bowls yesterday
This is already going better than I wanted it to, or thought it would "Your breakfast sounds lovely, i had plain porridge, its hard having it with no sugar though | |||
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"The breakfast oat bowls sound far superior to me so good choice "I agree | |||
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"Hello Nell I am trying to lose a huge amount but also help my skin and other ailments using food. Happy to check in and swap recipes, ideas etc if you would like x" Yes please x | |||
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"Fantastic idea to help each other over 2020 I managed to lose 5 stones in weight on my own over lockdown just by taking long walks now I have took up jogging at the ripe old age of 52 lol I'm starting to walk everyday now although its very painful but i have to do it. Maybe il end up jogging
Ive cut out alcohol and midmeal snacks. Ive slso slightly reduced portion sizes, i dont eat after 6pm and take a bit of excercise in the form of walking. Start of with baby steps and build up IMO. " | |||
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"Good luck. I put on weight after an injury meant I had to stop running. I started in autumn and lost 3st in 10/11 weeks. I have to be in the right mindset and focused. I’ve had a few weeks off in December (mostly so I could co sure all the alcohol I wanted to ) but I’m back on plan today.
I reduced my calorie intake to 600-800 a day or on days that I exercise I up it to 1000 calories if needed as often I am really hungry then (I row about 10k 3 times a week).
I’m not sure how much more weight I want to lose, I’m more bothered about fitting into a pair of skinny jeans that I wore prior to my injury!"Good luck | |||
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
Anyone have useful information ?
Anyone want to join me ?
Hi op!
I’ll be starting my diet and exercise plans today.
Hoping to trim down by late spring - by which time we may actually have a social life to trim down for!
Good luck with your own efforts my lovely "Thank you, you too | |||
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"Good luck. Hope you succeed
If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life.
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All the different fad diets do is create a calorie deficit but it may not be long term. Look to make sustainable, permanent changes to your diet and lifestyle.
For me, cutting out bread and carbs would not be a sustainable option...
Tracking what you put in your body with a diary can be really helpful (and a tad revealing...I had to say hello to emotional eating...).
Also, if you have a menstrual cycle, understand it and track where you are as that will have different effects at certain stages and you can factor in extra calories (from healthier sources) and not beat yourself up if it feels like things are going down the drain.
Good luck!
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"What sort of things should be in the losing weight buddy club? ..no snacks? Don't let food rule your life?..any other tips or thoughts? "I think i just need to sew my mouth up | |||
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" Your breakfast sounds lovely, i had plain porridge, its hard having it with no sugar though "Look at getting some fruit in there, stirring in some frozen blueberries near the end can work well. Or a teaspoon of ground cinnamon can add more flavour. | |||
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"Look at getting some fruit in there, stirring in some frozen blueberries near the end can work well. Or a teaspoon of ground cinnamon can add more flavour." I have some frozen fruit, i must use it | |||
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
Anyone have useful information ?
Anyone want to join me ?"I would love to join you! Started today as well and it's definitely easier with some accountability buddies! I find fasting works best for me, it's probably the only reason I managed to keep my weight to a semi-acceptable level. Had thyroid cancer and a thyroidectomy 2 years ago so it's not easy.. Let me know if you would prefer to keep the chat here (maybe a weight loss thread?) or PMs x | |||
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
Anyone have useful information ?
Anyone want to join me ?"I can recommend My Fitness Pal app to help you monitor what you eat. The basic one is free and I have been using it for a year. You put your goals on it for each day and then enter everything you eat and drink - being mindful really helps. I also try to keep to a shopping list and then if you don’t have the wrong food at home you can’t eat it. | |||
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"What sort of things should be in the losing weight buddy club? ..no snacks? Don't let food rule your life?..any other tips or thoughts? "Snack, definitely snack. If you pile all your intake into three meals then you are more susceptible to grazing/cheating at different points in the day. Eat 5 times a day but break it down into manageable chunks. Eat a breakfast, lunch and dinner, snacking halfway between each one. It won't work for everyone but I eat at 8, 10.30, 1, 3.30 and 6. Research and find healthier alternatives. I've struggled with eating enough and my goal for this year is to make sure I sufficiently fuel my body. Yesterday I was able to eat 5 pancakes, 5! Because they were made out of crushed banana and egg rather than flour etc they are considered healthy and also count as reduced carbs too. So I was able to eat all of it and not feel guilty at the end of it. | |||
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"Yep day 3 for me.. 16 hr fast.. then can eat between 12 til 8 healthily " This is what I am trying. It has worked for me previously. Best of luck everyone! | |||
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"Yeah I’m fully engaged with this. Anyone that wants or needs encouragement drop it in here or PM anyone on the post when motivation is short. I’ll let you know how depressed I am when I get up and onto the scales
Hopefully the scales wont be to bad "Somehow the number keeps going down. I have one of those smart scales that links to my phone and saves all the measurements of weight, body fat, hydration etc. I like the visual of a downward trend on a graph so that helps me | |||
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"That's a really good technique to use, prep food when you have time and the will to so that then its there and is the easy option when you need it." Spot on. If I don’t I fall off the wagon multiple times a week. I try to make 2/3 meals over the weekend and store them in the fridge/freezer and then just pick them up and heat or bring to to room temp to eat | |||
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"I've been told to lose 3st by my gp. My main problem is drinking to much alcohol weekly which is a different problem in itself,but all those added calories are making me increase my weight. It's not a new thing to me this,but aging is making it harder to shift. Any help or ideas about cutting back would be appreciated. I find this really difficult. Thanks. x" Contact local AA.. if a problem. If not work out how much drinking .make a plan to reduce so if 4 cans every night try 3 cans dont drink till 8pm etc.. find solutions | |||
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"Good luck. Hope you succeed
If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life.
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Sadly exercise doesnt help my mental health at all, exercise is very painful for me (not due to being obese though) so its never fun but i will walk every day "I totally understand this. I have a couple of injuries which make even walking painful but have been pushing on with it as I've gained over a stone since last year (needed to lose weight before that!) Good luck all. If you do set up a group for support, tips and such like I'd love to be involved! Mrs x although hubby needs to shift some timber too  | |||
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
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Anyone want to join me ?"I've lost nearly 3 stone in 6 mths, I'm on a low carb diet | |||
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"Yep day 3 for me.. 16 hr fast.. then can eat between 12 til 8 healthily This is what I am trying. It has worked for me previously. Best of luck everyone! Another "faster" here, love the flexibility of it. Best of luck! " Not sure if I could do 36hrs! | |||
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I didn't do anything special to lose the weight -
I try to eat mostly wholefoods, counted calories through MyFitnessPal, had a cut of time of 6.30pm to stop eating and skipped breakfast.
So there was 16hrs between my first and last meal.
I did this Monday - Thursday and relaxed Friday- Sunday usually with wine
I walk 10 - 1500 steps a day and have a Fitbit and cycle a little.
Nothing too hard-core no lycra and mostly on the pavement 
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"Another vote for using MyFitnessPal here. Don't even need the premium paid account to see the benefit. After a while you'll know off by heart exactly what foods you should be eating to keep you feeling full which aren't calorie packed. Personally I find the following helps.... - Cut out bread (really hard for me as I love it!) - Make homemade soups. Thick Carrot & Coriander soup or mixed bean ones are good - Snack on celery, carrots, cucumber - And obviously exercise more(ground breaking news eh? )
I've got a goal to walk 100 miles in Jan while the gyms are shut and I'm also trying to get to grips with some resistance bands I ordered online (although I'm not a huge fan so far).
Good luck. "Deffo agree with the soups. A friend put me onto the SW speedy tomato soup and it’s a game changer, even if it looks grim while you’re making it | |||
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"Yep day 3 for me.. 16 hr fast.. then can eat between 12 til 8 healthily This is what I am trying. It has worked for me previously. Best of luck everyone! Another "faster" here, love the flexibility of it. Best of luck! Not sure if I could do 36hrs!" I couldn't either if I tried today. But when I get into it properly I slowly increase the fasting times until I get to 36. But I'm nowhere near that, just got back to 16 or 18 hours a day (depends on my mood haha) x | |||
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
Anyone have useful information ?
Anyone want to join me ?
I would love to join you! Started today as well and it's definitely easier with some accountability buddies!
I find fasting works best for me, it's probably the only reason I managed to keep my weight to a semi-acceptable level. Had thyroid cancer and a thyroidectomy 2 years ago so it's not easy..
Let me know if you would prefer to keep the chat here (maybe a weight loss thread?) or PMs x"Maybe i could start a weight loss thread but we can PM at times too especially if theres somethings to keep private | |||
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
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Anyone want to join me ?
I can recommend My Fitness Pal app to help you monitor what you eat. The basic one is free and I have been using it for a year. You put your goals on it for each day and then enter everything you eat and drink - being mindful really helps. I also try to keep to a shopping list and then if you don’t have the wrong food at home you can’t eat it."Good idea il have a look | |||
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"Day 3 for me. I was working out in the gym 4-5 times a week pre-covid. Throughout the lockdown I've worked. But the lack of exercise has had an affect. I'm going through the menopause too which has changed my body shape. And then in October I contracted covid-19. The fatigue was ridiculous. I was then diagnosed with long covid! So hear I am....back to square one. I'm counting my macros: proteins, carbohydrates and fats. I've started doing a walk every other day with some push ups, sit ups, squats and planks in the hope of working up to starting the couch to 5k in a week or so. I'm trying not to do too much too soon and burn myself out. Wish me luck "Good luck you are doing far more than me, im lucky if i walk a mile lol | |||
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"I'm overweight and trying to do something about it too. She says eating the last of the After Eights for breakfast. I have limited mobility due to disability. I struggle to have the strength to cook every day. Over the last few years, I have realised these facts - * If you're weighing yourself, do it at the same time every week wearing the same clothing, or none. * You will get the odd week when you don't lose any or you put a little on despite eating properly. This is normal. You could be losing inches or your hormones could be taking over that week. * Don't compare yourself to anyone else. You can be the same height, weight and size as someone else, yet have a completely different body shape. * I celebrate clothing fitting better or getting looser more than each pound I lose. * If you don't eat regularly, your body is likely to store the food because it never knows how long it's got to go before getting more. This is my biggest problem. * Try and eat 3 proper meals each day. Eggs or porridge will keep you fuller for longer. * Controlled diets work for some, not for others. I call what I'm doing "eating properly". E.g. if I'm craving chocolate, biscuits or a pizza, I'll have some, but not too much. If I don't, I'll stuff my face with them a few days later. If I'm out for a meal and others are having a dessert, so am I. I'll eat extra healthy food the next day to make up for it. * Microwave salted popcorn is a good healthier alternative to crisps and chocolate when you're watching TV. * If you don't buy it, you can't eat it. I'm joining you on this journey. I have clothes that are a size or two too small. I want to get into them and also find sexy lingerie easier. *** My note to myself - time to take your own advice!!! "A very informative and interesting post. You seem to have similar problems as i do and also think alike in not completely denying all treats. Join us on this journey | |||
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"Best recommendation I can make is to make small, manageable changes. If you make huge changes, they’re likely to be unsustainable and you’ll fall off the wagon. Use SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-bound). You’ve got this! Feel free to message me if you want a sounding board! " Thank you | |||
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"Good luck. Hope you succeed
If you want to lose weight then simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit in your lifestyle. Look for foods which are healthy, filling and versatile so that you can vary your meals and not create boredom in your diet (leading to hunting for treats and exciting foods). At the same time, allow yourself a treat every now and again.
Don't push too hard and appreciate what you have achieved each day. Don't underestimate the mental health benefits of exercise, which, whilst they can't be measured by scales or what you see in the mirror, can still have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing and outlook on life.
Thanks, iv got to alter what i eat, boredom is the problem though so il look online for new recipes.
Sadly exercise doesnt help my mental health at all, exercise is very painful for me (not due to being obese though) so its never fun but i will walk every day
I totally understand this. I have a couple of injuries which make even walking painful but have been pushing on with it as I've gained over a stone since last year (needed to lose weight before that!)
Good luck all. If you do set up a group for support, tips and such like I'd love to be involved!
Mrs x although hubby needs to shift some timber too "Thank you. I walked just over a mile today, it was painful but hopefully i will get faster, couldnt be much slower lol However i had a small chocolate bar with lunch, better than eating 3 chocolate bars i guess lol x | |||
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
Anyone have useful information ?
Anyone want to join me ?
I've lost nearly 3 stone in 6 mths, I'm on a low carb diet"Well done | |||
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"Lost 4 stone in 2019,2020 i put on 1.5 stone. I wasn't furloughed at all. Actually switch to nights which disrupt ed my eating habits and exercise routine. Adjusted my shifts a bit so i can run at least twice a week. " Well done | |||
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"Another vote for using MyFitnessPal here. Don't even need the premium paid account to see the benefit. After a while you'll know off by heart exactly what foods you should be eating to keep you feeling full which aren't calorie packed. Personally I find the following helps.... - Cut out bread (really hard for me as I love it!) - Make homemade soups. Thick Carrot & Coriander soup or mixed bean ones are good - Snack on celery, carrots, cucumber - And obviously exercise more(ground breaking news eh? )
I've got a goal to walk 100 miles in Jan while the gyms are shut and I'm also trying to get to grips with some resistance bands I ordered online (although I'm not a huge fan so far).
Good luck. "Thank you, good info there | |||
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"I lost 35lbs between June - November last year. I lost the plot in December though and definitely feel and look quite a bit bigger so I dread to think how much I've put back on - I'm scared to stand on the scales
I didn't do anything special to lose the weight -
I try to eat mostly wholefoods, counted calories through MyFitnessPal, had a cut of time of 6.30pm to stop eating and skipped breakfast.
So there was 16hrs between my first and last meal.
I did this Monday - Thursday and relaxed Friday- Sunday usually with wine
I walk 10 - 1500 steps a day and have a Fitbit and cycle a little.
Nothing too hard-core no lycra and mostly on the pavement
I REALLY need to get back on it as I still have a lot to lose- my inbox is open if anyone wants to be my diet buddy
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"I'd quite like to lose 6-8lbs. The couple I've put on over Christmas and a few more. I'll be going back to a variation of 5:2 where two days a week I only eat dinner. I've found it to be the only thing that works for me now that I'm close to my target weight. It was much easier when I had stones to lose. " | |||
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"First tip is water water water Drink loads of it to start detox the inner body " I have to limit my fluid intake which i hate as i love water | |||
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"Thank you. I walked just over a mile today, it was painful but hopefully i will get faster, couldnt be much slower lol However i had a small chocolate bar with lunch, better than eating 3 chocolate bars i guess lol x" Well done you | |||
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"I'm overweight and trying to do something about it too. She says eating the last of the After Eights for breakfast. I have limited mobility due to disability. I struggle to have the strength to cook every day. Over the last few years, I have realised these facts - * If you're weighing yourself, do it at the same time every week wearing the same clothing, or none. * You will get the odd week when you don't lose any or you put a little on despite eating properly. This is normal. You could be losing inches or your hormones could be taking over that week. * Don't compare yourself to anyone else. You can be the same height, weight and size as someone else, yet have a completely different body shape. * I celebrate clothing fitting better or getting looser more than each pound I lose. * If you don't eat regularly, your body is likely to store the food because it never knows how long it's got to go before getting more. This is my biggest problem. * Try and eat 3 proper meals each day. Eggs or porridge will keep you fuller for longer. * Controlled diets work for some, not for others. I call what I'm doing "eating properly". E.g. if I'm craving chocolate, biscuits or a pizza, I'll have some, but not too much. If I don't, I'll stuff my face with them a few days later. If I'm out for a meal and others are having a dessert, so am I. I'll eat extra healthy food the next day to make up for it. * Microwave salted popcorn is a good healthier alternative to crisps and chocolate when you're watching TV. * If you don't buy it, you can't eat it. I'm joining you on this journey. I have clothes that are a size or two too small. I want to get into them and also find sexy lingerie easier. *** My note to myself - time to take your own advice!!!
A very informative and interesting post.
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
Anyone have useful information ?
Anyone want to join me ?
I would love to join you! Started today as well and it's definitely easier with some accountability buddies!
I find fasting works best for me, it's probably the only reason I managed to keep my weight to a semi-acceptable level. Had thyroid cancer and a thyroidectomy 2 years ago so it's not easy..
Let me know if you would prefer to keep the chat here (maybe a weight loss thread?) or PMs x
Maybe i could start a weight loss thread but we can PM at times too especially if theres somethings to keep private"Very happy with that! x | |||
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"I'm overweight and trying to do something about it too. She says eating the last of the After Eights for breakfast. I have limited mobility due to disability. I struggle to have the strength to cook every day. Over the last few years, I have realised these facts - * If you're weighing yourself, do it at the same time every week wearing the same clothing, or none. * You will get the odd week when you don't lose any or you put a little on despite eating properly. This is normal. You could be losing inches or your hormones could be taking over that week. * Don't compare yourself to anyone else. You can be the same height, weight and size as someone else, yet have a completely different body shape. * I celebrate clothing fitting better or getting looser more than each pound I lose. * If you don't eat regularly, your body is likely to store the food because it never knows how long it's got to go before getting more. This is my biggest problem. * Try and eat 3 proper meals each day. Eggs or porridge will keep you fuller for longer. * Controlled diets work for some, not for others. I call what I'm doing "eating properly". E.g. if I'm craving chocolate, biscuits or a pizza, I'll have some, but not too much. If I don't, I'll stuff my face with them a few days later. If I'm out for a meal and others are having a dessert, so am I. I'll eat extra healthy food the next day to make up for it. * Microwave salted popcorn is a good healthier alternative to crisps and chocolate when you're watching TV. * If you don't buy it, you can't eat it. I'm joining you on this journey. I have clothes that are a size or two too small. I want to get into them and also find sexy lingerie easier. *** My note to myself - time to take your own advice!!!
A very informative and interesting post.
You seem to have similar problems as i do and also think alike in not completely denying all treats.
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"Good luck, I hope you get to where you wanna be beautiful. I’ve been similar I’ve put on a stone or soo after being on steroids for 6 months and can’t exercise how I’d like due to the after effects of an injury. I have found walking to be amazing exercise and also great for my general well being. Doing what you can without over doing is hard but so worth it. Low carb and intermittent fasting I also found to be a great help. It’s hard for the first few days but gets much easier as you go. " I walked just over a mile today, bloody hurting now but hopefully the pain will lessen | |||
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"I am very much in to my fitness and can give advise if anyone's interested. I been in the army worked at a gym with pt and have been a lifeguard and a sports coach... My advise is sort a balance diet drink plenty of water and lemon water. Eat fruit but not too much.. Banana are good if your hungry.. If anyone's got any questions or need advise text me I see if I can help.. Motivation I try and stay positive. I suffer from mental health issues also so I have my own demons... "Thank you, you are very helpful. I will eat bananas to ward off hunger
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
Anyone have useful information ?
Anyone want to join me ?
I would love to join you! Started today as well and it's definitely easier with some accountability buddies!
I find fasting works best for me, it's probably the only reason I managed to keep my weight to a semi-acceptable level. Had thyroid cancer and a thyroidectomy 2 years ago so it's not easy..
Let me know if you would prefer to keep the chat here (maybe a weight loss thread?) or PMs x
Maybe i could start a weight loss thread but we can PM at times too especially if theres somethings to keep private
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"My fitness pal is a good app to track what you eat. I never bother entering any exercise I do on it cos it gives you more available calories for the day, I just stick to the 1,200 (that’s when I’m eating well, I’m not atm) Biggest tip is don’t drink your calories, so just drink water instead of pop or fruit juice. My omelette machine is my best friend when I want to shift lbs. I’ll eat an omelette every day with various fillings. Swap pasta and rice, chips for cauliflower rice. Stir fry’s are good, if you can eat sesame oil I’d use that in a stir fry cos it takes like Chinese food! " Good info annie
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"Good luck with it. I lost loads last year mainly due to portion control. I used to eat loads at each meal (finishing off my kids food as I hate waste), but limited that, and started to drink more water and that seems to have had the biggest effect. On top of that I stopped drinking cola. I'd moved to sugar free the year before thinking that would help, but it didn't have much affect. Then just to help tighten things up a bit I started doing a YouTube Yoga exercise for burning belly fat. It was hard to start with, but much more enjoyable than the gym (for me). " Good ideas | |||
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"Slightly different viewpoint is the nutritional density of the food choices you make. Radical thoughts in the early stages are not always about removing everything from your cupboards and calling it a diet. It's making a choice for life by adding in the healthy food choices gradually the trade longterm is more likely to be successful. Blueberries, walnuts, oat rolled porridge. Switching processed sugars for naturally occurring ones and reducing your salt intake. The steps are fantastic but if you suffer chronic pain don't immediately worry about 10000. Can you achieve 1000. Have a clear start marker and you can always build on your success from there. Ultimately find one good thing each day that you achieved and build on it for the next. Pinterest shows some great options and variety in meals, some even tasty meat free options for some days. Losing a lot of weight really fast can be achieved but changing food and life habits is where your big wins will come from. Filling and replacing and fst with muscle will ultimately increase your metabolism and fat burning capabilities. Home own body circuits are a great place to start adapting them to the most suitable start point for yourself. Good luck everyone. Keep working on yourself each and every day and most importantly love yourselves in the process.x " Good info, thank you x | |||
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To counter this when I went to the supermarket earlier, I took with me
1 x box of Maltesers
2 x boxes of Matchmakers
1 x chocolate orange
I put them in the foodbank box
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"Today is day 1 of losing weight, is there anyone who is also trying to lose weight and maybe we can encourage each other. Either add to the thread or PM me
I have limited mobility (not due to being overweight but obviously carying extra weight doesn't help)so i intend to lose a fair amount of weight. Since march i have put on lots of extra weight, although i mostly worked through the first lockdown i was furloughed occasionally, i just over ate. Im furloughed again due to being clinically extremely highly vulnerable and work being dangerous for me so i will use this time to lose weight.
Anyone have useful information ?
Anyone want to join me ?"hi yes Mel is on a weight loss mission this year, pm us x | |||
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"Why cant people be fat and happy ........" I wish more than anything that I could be. It would have saved me years of missing out on things because of my weight. | |||
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"You’ve mentioned about it being painful, not comfortable etc and your current weight making things difficult... well guess what, you’re at the hardest stage of the whole process, starting! Get through the first week, try your absolute hardest in week one (no giving up without finishing what you set out to do in that session/walk/exercise) You’ll see amazing results straight away within a few weeks, and everything you do will seem so much easier after a while! If you stick at it for a while your results will slow down and might even plateau, I would say the best thing to do is change up your exercises (your body is just getting used to doing the same ones) Like someone else has said, work in a calorie deficit, and I would say just eat the foods that are obviously healthy to get you started, you can research the best foods to eat for losing weight, how many of each macronutrient (carbs protein and fats) etc once you’re comfortable with your new lifestyle. I recommend the myfitnesspal app to help with tracking calorie intake. Hope this helps!" Hi thank you. Im just going to eat better and walk a bit. Im not counting calories, id soon give up doing that. I walked just over a mile today, its not my weight that causes the pain though, i have an autoimmune disease that causes the pain. Im hoping weight loss will make my mobility better. Walking will be my exercise, i do have a kettle bell (is that the right name?) so will start using that | |||
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"I’ve had quite a few DM’s regarding this thread. I’ll continue to leave my filters down if it’s helps people on their journey. Again, feel free to message me if you’d like so guidance of more specific advise. Reality of it - I couldn’t care how you look or what your issues are. As long as I can assist you in being a better version of yourself - as you can always improve! No I’m no motivational speaker or anything - I just know personally the correlation between mental health wellness & fitness. Especially in the circumstances we’re currently in. Start today. You’ll continue to put it off & continue to drive further away from your end goal "I know it works for some people but exercise never helps my mental health | |||
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"My fitness pal is a good app to track what you eat. I never bother entering any exercise I do on it cos it gives you more available calories for the day, I just stick to the 1,200 (that’s when I’m eating well, I’m not atm) Biggest tip is don’t drink your calories, so just drink water instead of pop or fruit juice. My omelette machine is my best friend when I want to shift lbs. I’ll eat an omelette every day with various fillings. Swap pasta and rice, chips for cauliflower rice. Stir fry’s are good, if you can eat sesame oil I’d use that in a stir fry cos it takes like Chinese food! Good info annie
Does an omelette machine make them without using fat ? When i make them in a wok i have to use fat or it sticks, i love omlettes and used to eat lots."I use a non-stick pan and a little butter for extra flavour. Or you can line a pan with non-stick foil and do it on that. You need a little fat in your diet. I don't often put butter on bread or toast and if I have scrambled eggs, beans or soup, I'll have dry Ryvita. A little butter to cook eggs is allowed. | |||
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"You’ve mentioned about it being painful, not comfortable etc and your current weight making things difficult... well guess what, you’re at the hardest stage of the whole process, starting! Get through the first week, try your absolute hardest in week one (no giving up without finishing what you set out to do in that session/walk/exercise) You’ll see amazing results straight away within a few weeks, and everything you do will seem so much easier after a while! If you stick at it for a while your results will slow down and might even plateau, I would say the best thing to do is change up your exercises (your body is just getting used to doing the same ones) Like someone else has said, work in a calorie deficit, and I would say just eat the foods that are obviously healthy to get you started, you can research the best foods to eat for losing weight, how many of each macronutrient (carbs protein and fats) etc once you’re comfortable with your new lifestyle. I recommend the myfitnesspal app to help with tracking calorie intake. Hope this helps! Hi thank you. Im just going to eat better and walk a bit. Im not counting calories, id soon give up doing that. I walked just over a mile today, its not my weight that causes the pain though, i have an autoimmune disease that causes the pain. Im hoping weight loss will make my mobility better. Walking will be my exercise, i do have a kettle bell (is that the right name?) so will start using that "You’re welcome! I understand what you mean about the counting calories, i guess it seems a long winded process. It’s really easy when you use apps that will save your meals that you enter though, great for if you eat the same things each week. Your one mile walk is a great start! When you feel like your body isn’t shattered doing your mile walk, either up your pace or go further! I can promise you exercise is amazing for your mobility, health, mental wellbeing, the list goes on and on, keep going | |||
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"My fitness pal is a good app to track what you eat. I never bother entering any exercise I do on it cos it gives you more available calories for the day, I just stick to the 1,200 (that’s when I’m eating well, I’m not atm) Biggest tip is don’t drink your calories, so just drink water instead of pop or fruit juice. My omelette machine is my best friend when I want to shift lbs. I’ll eat an omelette every day with various fillings. Swap pasta and rice, chips for cauliflower rice. Stir fry’s are good, if you can eat sesame oil I’d use that in a stir fry cos it takes like Chinese food! Good info annie
Does an omelette machine make them without using fat ? When i make them in a wok i have to use fat or it sticks, i love omlettes and used to eat lots.
I use a non-stick pan and a little butter for extra flavour. Or you can line a pan with non-stick foil and do it on that. You need a little fat in your diet. I don't often put butter on bread or toast and if I have scrambled eggs, beans or soup, I'll have dry Ryvita. A little butter to cook eggs is allowed. "Ah thank you, il use a bit of fat then | |||
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"My fitness pal is a good app to track what you eat. I never bother entering any exercise I do on it cos it gives you more available calories for the day, I just stick to the 1,200 (that’s when I’m eating well, I’m not atm) Biggest tip is don’t drink your calories, so just drink water instead of pop or fruit juice. My omelette machine is my best friend when I want to shift lbs. I’ll eat an omelette every day with various fillings. Swap pasta and rice, chips for cauliflower rice. Stir fry’s are good, if you can eat sesame oil I’d use that in a stir fry cos it takes like Chinese food! Good info annie
Does an omelette machine make them without using fat ? When i make them in a wok i have to use fat or it sticks, i love omlettes and used to eat lots.
I use a non-stick pan and a little butter for extra flavour. Or you can line a pan with non-stick foil and do it on that. You need a little fat in your diet. I don't often put butter on bread or toast and if I have scrambled eggs, beans or soup, I'll have dry Ryvita. A little butter to cook eggs is allowed.
Ah thank you, il use a bit of fat then "Enjoy it. Butter adds more flavour than margarine. | |||
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"You’ve mentioned about it being painful, not comfortable etc and your current weight making things difficult... well guess what, you’re at the hardest stage of the whole process, starting! Get through the first week, try your absolute hardest in week one (no giving up without finishing what you set out to do in that session/walk/exercise) You’ll see amazing results straight away within a few weeks, and everything you do will seem so much easier after a while! If you stick at it for a while your results will slow down and might even plateau, I would say the best thing to do is change up your exercises (your body is just getting used to doing the same ones) Like someone else has said, work in a calorie deficit, and I would say just eat the foods that are obviously healthy to get you started, you can research the best foods to eat for losing weight, how many of each macronutrient (carbs protein and fats) etc once you’re comfortable with your new lifestyle. I recommend the myfitnesspal app to help with tracking calorie intake. Hope this helps! Hi thank you. Im just going to eat better and walk a bit. Im not counting calories, id soon give up doing that. I walked just over a mile today, its not my weight that causes the pain though, i have an autoimmune disease that causes the pain. Im hoping weight loss will make my mobility better. Walking will be my exercise, i do have a kettle bell (is that the right name?) so will start using that
You’re welcome!
I understand what you mean about the counting calories, i guess it seems a long winded process. It’s really easy when you use apps that will save your meals that you enter though, great for if you eat the same things each week.
Your one mile walk is a great start! When you feel like your body isn’t shattered doing your mile walk, either up your pace or go further! I can promise you exercise is amazing for your mobility, health, mental wellbeing, the list goes on and on, keep going "Thank you Although exercise never helps my mental health but i will keep doing it | |||
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"I need to lose 20 kilos and started today as well. Good luck to everyone! Lily " Good luck | |||
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" Thank you Although exercise never helps my mental health but i will keep doing it "Listen to music or an audio book as you walk. | |||
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" Thank you Although exercise never helps my mental health but i will keep doing it
Listen to music or an audio book as you walk. "Good idea, i will take my earpods tomorrow | |||
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"What’s everyone having for dinner? I made up some chick pea and bean burgers yesterday that I need to finish up. The rest of the week it’s steak or salmon "Iv got chicken, a small scoop of spuds and lots of veg | |||
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"What’s everyone having for dinner? I made up some chick pea and bean burgers yesterday that I need to finish up. The rest of the week it’s steak or salmon "I just had parsnip soup, it was delicious. Haven't made it before but I loved it and will be making it again! | |||
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I know it works for some people but exercise never helps my mental health "For me it’s not so much the exercise, it’s the results. Look better feel better | |||
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"What’s everyone having for dinner? I made up some chick pea and bean burgers yesterday that I need to finish up. The rest of the week it’s steak or salmon
Iv got chicken, a small scoop of spuds and lots of veg "Sounds lovely and very healthy!!! | |||
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I will start a new weight loss thread when this is closed. We can maybe start a kik group but id need help with that lol. Or watsapp or PM here. The thread can be used aswell to inform and help.
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