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Healthy Weight Loss Club Part 2

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

I'll catch up on the last thread

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

For those that insist it's all about science and calories you can happily stick to your NHS mantra.

But this thread is about losing weight. Not assuming people that are fat are just greedy pigs. There is soooo much more to weight lost than any thin person can ever know

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I am definitely up for losing some pounds - I do get that too f I cut down drinking it also cuts down my eating as don’t snack as much.

If I add on more exercise then I should be in a good place.

Currently a stone overweight - let’s see where I am in 3 months time.

Any tips or motivation on offer will be gratefully received….

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

From the first thread "We were lied to about the science and the food industry took up the ball and ran." by No new Winks.

This sums it up nicely for me

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

Another quote "They actually are essential.... for your entire body not just your brain!"

This has been another NHS mantra for a long time. It's actually not true.

Any cited documents will be from the NHS or a cereal company.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

Anyway, as I said this thread is about support and motivation.

If you want to argue about what dieting means please start your own thread.

What we need to do here is do what works for us and not be dictated to about fat shaming 'science'

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I simply hope that my story will motivate and inspire others. I had the grim reaper whispering in my ears, and he told me to get my shit together. I genuinely think that there’s no situation that a person can be in, that can’t be improved if you put your mind to it.

I’m more than happy to motivate and share my take with others if they wish.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I simply hope that my story will motivate and inspire others. I had the grim reaper whispering in my ears, and he told me to get my shit together. I genuinely think that there’s no situation that a person can be in, that can’t be improved if you put your mind to it.

I’m more than happy to motivate and share my take with others if they wish. "

You are very welcome here

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm on a mission to shed my xmas kgs.. I've already sent my intentions.

I know i don't have the same challenges as some others, but everything is relvant and as you get older, it definitely gets harder... And now I'm battling changes through the menopause too.

Best wishes everyone and good luck with your personal journeys

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By *heCrowAndButterflyCouple over a year ago

Rushden

Many ways to lose weight, some are more life changing than others, we have both undertaken WLS here, and the results are unbelievable. Not the route for everyone but those that struggle is an option that can be obtained via the NHS. In theory I should hit my goal this year only 3.5 stone to go!

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

Totally agree there are different ways for everyone.

I was offered WLS years ago by a nasty little man that ignored what I was saying and kept asking me how many packets of crisps I ate a day

After complaining I did my research and found a well respected endocrinologist instead

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By *9MuppetMan over a year ago

Bath...ish area

Well if anything that was meant to demotivate someone quickly, it was the way the original thread went.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Well if anything that was meant to demotivate someone quickly, it was the way the original thread went. "

In what sense?

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

I've put on 4kg in December by the way

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I've put on 4kg in December by the way

I’m weighing in with boss/coach in the morning.

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By *he Secret Tea PartyCouple over a year ago

London

"I've put on 4kg in December by the way

I’m weighing in with boss/coach in the morning.

I'm not bothered about it. I know I've not been 'good'.

It will soon go. It's busting through the wall that I need to achieve

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm making changes to try and get healthy I'm never going to be a skinny mini but I can get healthy. My car died in November so I walk to work now it's not far but apathy and a steep hill came into play so I walk now.

Sod the gym too many disgusted glances from the gym bunnies for my liking.

I cracked a couple of ribs last year a trip to A&E flagged a couple of serious health issues, I dare not tell my wife it'll scare her. So all healthy food now I'll try to get my mind healthy (I'm a catastrophic thinker) and i witnessed a very traumatic incident a few years ago which never leaves my head,hopefully my body will follow the healthy mantra. Sorry for unloading once I started I carried on.

Any way yep I'm up for getting healthy!

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I'm making changes to try and get healthy I'm never going to be a skinny mini but I can get healthy. My car died in November so I walk to work now it's not far but apathy and a steep hill came into play so I walk now.

Sod the gym too many disgusted glances from the gym bunnies for my liking.

Any way yep I'm up for getting healthy!

That sounds like you've a lot to cope with anyway

Hopefully getting healthier might improve other parts of your life

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

That sounds like you've a lot to cope with anyway

Hopefully getting healthier might improve other parts of your life

Yes I'm sure it will, I will be a different person in May I'm off to San Francisco and I want to enjoy the shit out of it!

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Yes I'm sure it will, I will be a different person in May I'm off to San Francisco and I want to enjoy the shit out of it!

That helps with goals I think, having a reason to achieve something

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

My goal is getting to under 10% body fat.

At a guess I’d say that will take about 20lbs of fat to lose.

No time limit, but shouldn’t take too long. Once I reach it I’ll see if I want to go further. Prior to lockdown I got down to maybe 7-8%

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"My goal is getting to under 10% body fat.

At a guess I’d say that will take about 20lbs of fat to lose.

No time limit, but shouldn’t take too long. Once I reach it I’ll see if I want to go further. Prior to lockdown I got down to maybe 7-8%"

I've got Innotech scales that show your body fat amount.

Are you using something like that to measure? Or something much cleverer?

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

"My goal is getting to under 10% body fat.

At a guess I’d say that will take about 20lbs of fat to lose.

No time limit, but shouldn’t take too long. Once I reach it I’ll see if I want to go further. Prior to lockdown I got down to maybe 7-8%

I've got Innotech scales that show your body fat amount.

Are you using something like that to measure? Or something much cleverer?

I’ve got enough experience I can make a very good judgement on where I am, once I think I’m there I’ll do callipers to get a concrete reading and adjust. Not my 1st rodeo

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"For those that insist it's all about science and calories you can happily stick to your NHS mantra.

But this thread is about losing weight. Not assuming people that are fat are just greedy pigs. There is soooo much more to weight lost than any thin person can ever know

Well said

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I’ve got enough experience I can make a very good judgement on where I am, once I think I’m there I’ll do callipers to get a concrete reading and adjust. Not my 1st rodeo "

I'd not thought of callipers as I've never thought about the fat % until I go the scales

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Well said

I do hope we can get various methods working for different people

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

"I’ve got enough experience I can make a very good judgement on where I am, once I think I’m there I’ll do callipers to get a concrete reading and adjust. Not my 1st rodeo

I'd not thought of callipers as I've never thought about the fat % until I go the scales

I tried the fancy scales once and found they were too inconsistent for me. The callipers never lie, and they’re so cheap

I’ve got everything ready. I use a spreadsheet for tracking my daily weight and calories. The old adage “what’s not tracked can’t be managed” is something I follow

I’ve got a few premade meal ideas set up. Nothing crazy, just simple go to meals I know I enjoy and fit well within my diet. A few breakfast ideas, a couple lunches ones

My goal is to keep protein high and let fats/carbs fall where every they may.

In the past I’ve found IF to help me manage hunger in the evenings, but it’s also left me with less energy at work. This time I’ll be trying to bias calories towards the end of the day, not fasting in the morning, just limiting my breakfast/lunch portions in favour of a bigger dinner

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I’ve got a few premade meal ideas set up. Nothing crazy, just simple go to meals I know I enjoy and fit well within my diet. A few breakfast ideas, a couple lunches ones

My goal is to keep protein high and let fats/carbs fall where every they may.

Thinking of meals ahead is one of my stumbling blocks.

Fasting has a lot of good press, and it is reasonable natural for humans.

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By *xfordshireCoupleMFCouple over a year ago

Nr. Oxford

I started my weight loss journey straight after Christmas, didn’t want to wait till the new year. I’m currently 3lbs down. I will say however that for me to lose weight I have to reduce my calorie intake down to 1200 calories, I have not found another way that works and I have tried a few.

I am having a conundrum though, I don’t always crave breakfast and am told it’s really important to eat. Is this true? Can I live on 2 larger meals a day if I find that more satisfying or am I setting myself up for failure?

Lily

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

For me fasting is just a way of beating my habits

When do I get hungry and snack? In the evenings

When don’t I have time to get hungry and snack? In the morning and at work

So if I can take some calories from breakfast and lunch and save them up for in the evenings, I can hopefully eliminate any snackcidents

For me it’s all about identifying habits and finding methods to stop myself.

Another one is not buying certain foods I know I can’t control. I’d love crisps, but I know I can’t just have 1 packet. So I don’t buy them

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

….I’ll be trying to bias calories towards the end of the day, not fasting in the morning, just limiting my breakfast/lunch portions in favour of a bigger dinner "

I like this model too, I shall be sticking with it.

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

"I started my weight loss journey straight after Christmas, didn’t want to wait till the new year. I’m currently 3lbs down. I will say however that for me to lose weight I have to reduce my calorie intake down to 1200 calories, I have not found another way that works and I have tried a few.

Lily "

No current evidence suggest skipping any meal is harmful

As long as you feel ok, keep at it. Lots of people practise intermittently fasting daily, where they skip breakfast and lunch.

Well done in the 3lbs! Nice little head start on 2022

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

Lily "

I am in no way an expert, but the 3 meals a day is just a marketing ploy to me.

On YT there and plenty of people that eat fewer meals as part of weight loss.

I've always heard that you must have breakfast but I truly cannot face it.

If you Google Micheal Moseley he talks about limiting eating to between 10 am and 8pm. A shorter time frame for 3 meals?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Does excess weight/health affect libido? Asking for a friend

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"For me it’s all about identifying habits and finding methods to stop myself. "

This is critical

A lot of eating can be emotionally driven.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Well done in the 3lbs! Nice little head start on 2022"

I agree

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Does excess weight/health affect libido? Asking for a friend

Very much so.

My experience is that my sex drive/ libido has returned with vigour since I’ve shifted a whole load of weight.

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By *heCrowAndButterflyCouple over a year ago

Rushden

Lily "

Ah breakfast my most hated meal of the day, I can't stand it! However it's supposed to kick start your metabolism, not sure how that works really, but I guess if you have it early your have more of the day where you are burning more calories, not a scientists so have no idea really, but there is that other saying breakfast like a king and supper like a pauper suggesting your should have the biggest meals earlier in the day and go lighter throughout the day, but still can't see how it actuLly works just means you will not have a full digestive system at night so should weigh lighter in the morning.... Who knows

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Does excess weight/health affect libido? Asking for a friend

I have no idea

For me, going without sex makes it easier to keep going without sex. I'm sure my libido is still intact

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

"Does excess weight/health affect libido? Asking for a friend

I’d say almost certainly

Excess weight has so many bad health effects. Plus there’s the mental side of not feeling your most attractive self.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

I think for the breakfast thing it depends on what one has.

Something supposedly good, like cereal will actually raise your blood sugar and then the after effects.

Something more substantial, with protein, might keep you properly full for longer?

For myself if I have a 'proper' brunch I feel better all day. But I don't go to the trouble to make one

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Plus there’s the mental side of not feeling your most attractive self. "

I agree, though when I was first on Fab I lost a lot of my "I'm too fat" inhibitions.

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

I love reading the different ideas and strategies everybody has for weight loss.

I started at Slimming World Jan 2020 and am so close to my target weight, I have 9lbs to go... in total I have now lost 114lbs.

carry on everyone with the hard work,it is so worth the results for your physical and mental health

I hope to be at target by March

Rabbit

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I love reading the different ideas and strategies everybody has for weight loss.

I started at Slimming World Jan 2020 and am so close to my target weight, I have 9lbs to go... in total I have now lost 114lbs.

carry on everyone with the hard work,it is so worth the results for your physical and mental health

I hope to be at target by March

Rabbit "

Is that you?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I love reading the different ideas and strategies everybody has for weight loss.

I started at Slimming World Jan 2020 and am so close to my target weight, I have 9lbs to go... in total I have now lost 114lbs.

carry on everyone with the hard work,it is so worth the results for your physical and mental health

I hope to be at target by March

Rabbit "

Yes! That’s an immense achievement.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Is that you?

Cherry showed me the photos at the STP, incredible work

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

I'm in for this! As of this morning I've lost ten stones, three pounds from my heaviest weight. I need to find the motivation to continue losing weight - for me that means no more purchasing unhealthy food because I know I'll eat it all when sad, IF because my pcos seems to be less of a bugger when I do it and minimizing carbs due to bloating and general feelings of crapness.

I've already compiled a shopping list with easily prepared meals that are low calorie and I'm going to have to stop purchasing sugary festive drinks.

For me it's also about addressing the root of why I overeat so I'm going to add in meditation. Hoping to lose about two stones by April. Maybe more.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm in for this! As of this morning I've lost ten stones, three pounds from my heaviest weight. I need to find the motivation to continue losing weight - for me that means no more purchasing unhealthy food because I know I'll eat it all when sad, IF because my pcos seems to be less of a bugger when I do it and minimizing carbs due to bloating and general feelings of crapness.

I've already compiled a shopping list with easily prepared meals that are low calorie and I'm going to have to stop purchasing sugary festive drinks.

For me it's also about addressing the root of why I overeat so I'm going to add in meditation. Hoping to lose about two stones by April. Maybe more.

Love this.

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

"Is that you?

Cherry showed me the photos at the STP, incredible work

thanks hon

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

I've already compiled a shopping list with easily prepared meals that are low calorie and I'm going to have to stop purchasing sugary festive drinks.

For me it's also about addressing the root of why I overeat so I'm going to add in meditation. Hoping to lose about two stones by April. Maybe more.

amazing x

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By *merald Eyes XWoman over a year ago

Can you find me….

I’ve lost 8 st 12 lbs it’s been a hard slog but I was determined and motivated to lose the weight…..

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

" For me it's also about addressing the root of why I overeat so I'm going to add in meditation. Hoping to lose about two stones by April. Maybe more.

amazing x

Ah it's not when you see the before photos! I only have four photos of me at my biggest, one of which is nude. I try and use those, plus the fact I can do different sexual positions as a motivator.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Does excess weight/health affect libido? Asking for a friend

I’d say almost certainly

Excess weight has so many bad health effects. Plus there’s the mental side of not feeling your most attractive self. "

Thanks I think that answers a question or two.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

" For me it's also about addressing the root of why I overeat so I'm going to add in meditation. Hoping to lose about two stones by April. Maybe more.

amazing x

Ah it's not when you see the before photos! I only have four photos of me at my biggest, one of which is nude. I try and use those, plus the fact I can do different sexual positions as a motivator.

I have a similar motivator. The one and only selfies that show before and after.

The difference is night n day. Seeing the before is a reminder to never go back there.

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

"I’ve lost 8 st 12 lbs it’s been a hard slog but I was determined and motivated to lose the weight….. "

fantastic x

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

bdccarpenter

Go on his Instagram, follow and watch everything he puts out. Very informative

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple over a year ago

Cumbria

"My goal is getting to under 10% body fat.

At a guess I’d say that will take about 20lbs of fat to lose.

No time limit, but shouldn’t take too long. Once I reach it I’ll see if I want to go further. Prior to lockdown I got down to maybe 7-8%"

Do you know how very hard it is to get down to 10% good luck.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I am definitely up for losing some pounds - I do get that too f I cut down drinking it also cuts down my eating as don’t snack as much.

If I add on more exercise then I should be in a good place.

Currently a stone overweight - let’s see where I am in 3 months time.

Any tips or motivation on offer will be gratefully received…."
find an form of exercise you actually enjoy doing or get fun from. Best if you can get a friend involved aswell then you can push each other and motivate 1 another

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By *inkyandcutieCouple over a year ago

Hitchin

I have Withings Body plus smart scales if anybody is interested.

Stood on them today for the first time this year.

They said happy new year to me haha.

Also I’m 3lb less than When I last checked, so off to a good start.

Don’t quite feel up to a workout yet, but I have made a start on the housework.

Hopefully I will be feeling back to me normal self tomorrow and can get on the workouts

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By *heGateKeeperMan over a year ago

Stratford

Sign me up. Weighed myself on New Year’s Day and my aim is to lose weight and keep it off bring down some key metrics (visceral fat, BMI, body fat %) with it.

I won’t be doing much crazy, just moving more and moving consistently in ways I enjoy but work my body. I’ll be eating relatively well but no fad diets, all my favourite foods, reduced caffeine and 2-3l of water a day

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By *ecentlyExploringMan over a year ago

West Ealing

I know this isn't for everyone but I lost 5 stone from October 2020 - March 2021 from doing Keto and Low Carb.

I found it easy to follow and I tried everything and couldn't stick to it. I was always full up, still ate sweet treats and had a good balance of all food groups. This was without any exercise too although my job was being on my feet all day.

HOWEVER, May 2020 I stopped and put it all back on again, not because of Keto, but because I wasn't eating properly! oops.

Guess I should try again as I'd like to.

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By *merald Eyes XWoman over a year ago

Can you find me….

"I’ve lost 8 st 12 lbs it’s been a hard slog but I was determined and motivated to lose the weight…..

fantastic x"

Thank you x

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By *limBobStretchedPantsMan over a year ago

Newcastle

I am just starting on a two week detox (I use the word loosely) before re engaging the diet. Basically just counting calories and doing more exercise for me. I went from quite an active job to a very sedentary office job. Since then the habits haven’t changed and the tummy has a little more than it used too.

Limiting myself to 800-1200 calories a day. Meal prepping and bull buying to make it a little cheaper. And forcing my stubborn dog to come out for a walk as well lol.

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By *ecentlyExploringMan over a year ago

West Ealing

Careful with the 800-1200 calorie limit! That's quite restricting for your age and could hinder your progress too.

You only need a 500 calorie deficit minimum to lose weight so even 1500 a day would be great for you!

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By *ookie_and_NookieCouple over a year ago

Kent

I gained weight a few years ago and then spent 6 months on a calorie deficit to lose it, I lost a stone. Over lockdown I managed to gain it all back and then some so by May last year I’d had enough again and went back on the calorie deficit. I’ve lost two stone now so I’m close to target. I gained a couple of pounds in the run up to christmas so I need to lose that again but I feel so much better about my body and my confidence has soared!

C x

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By *limBobStretchedPantsMan over a year ago

Newcastle

"Careful with the 800-1200 calorie limit! That's quite restricting for your age and could hinder your progress too.

You only need a 500 calorie deficit minimum to lose weight so even 1500 a day would be great for you!"

Yeah it’s something I keep an eye on. Basically I meal prep three meals somewhere along those lines and then if I feel a little groggy or peckish I can continue to snack on fruit, veggie snacks or a Starbucks lol

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

"My goal is getting to under 10% body fat.

At a guess I’d say that will take about 20lbs of fat to lose.

No time limit, but shouldn’t take too long. Once I reach it I’ll see if I want to go further. Prior to lockdown I got down to maybe 7-8%

Do you know how very hard it is to get down to 10% good luck."

I’ve done it before so I think I can do it again

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Does excess weight/health affect libido? Asking for a friend

It doesn't for me.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Well, I weighed in with my coach this morning, not the worst result in the world. I’ve not trained properly for 6 weeks after illness and injury. Throw in Christmas excesses. It’s added up to a gain of 2kg. Not a huge drama, and I’ll shift that in no time at all.

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By *inkyandcutieCouple over a year ago

Hitchin

Good news… managed to get my Christmas weight off with minimal effort. Now the same as I was pre-Christmas, so now the hard work needs to starts.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Anyone near me that fancies buddying up to go jogging/walks and maybe tennis then give me a shout.

It’s easier to lose weight if your doing it with others.

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By *hitsbayMan over a year ago

Whitstable

Has anyone tried the fast800 diet??

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

207.2 this morning, that was a surprise. Not as much as I thought I needed to lose.

Might actually just gain until March now

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By *razytimesinloveCouple over a year ago

SW Scotland

"207.2 this morning, that was a surprise. Not as much as I thought I needed to lose.

Might actually just gain until March now"

Same here, I’m at 112kg. Been gradually increasing my food for the last six months. I did hit 110, got a stomach bug and dropped back to 105.

As long as I don’t go over 115 before end of the month I’m happy with how things have went

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

"207.2 this morning, that was a surprise. Not as much as I thought I needed to lose.

Might actually just gain until March now

Same here, I’m at 112kg. Been gradually increasing my food for the last six months. I did hit 110, got a stomach bug and dropped back to 105.

As long as I don’t go over 115 before end of the month I’m happy with how things have went "

I was thinking I’d be closer to 215lbs

I compete at 198 so I think I can definitely gain some before losing again.

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By *razytimesinloveCouple over a year ago

SW Scotland

"207.2 this morning, that was a surprise. Not as much as I thought I needed to lose.

Might actually just gain until March now

Same here, I’m at 112kg. Been gradually increasing my food for the last six months. I did hit 110, got a stomach bug and dropped back to 105.

As long as I don’t go over 115 before end of the month I’m happy with how things have went

I was thinking I’d be closer to 215lbs

I compete at 198 so I think I can definitely gain some before losing again."

I’ve no cap for my next comp but looking at one in April and would have to be under 105

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple over a year ago

Cumbria

We as couple looking to put Christmas behind us with 8 weeks of training and health eating and no alcohol..

Looking for 2lb a week each you some of you guys have really inspired us great work.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Today has been rubbish, pain is bad hence i have a glass of Sherry ... i am old so i'm allowed Sherry

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I am definitely up for losing some pounds - I do get that too f I cut down drinking it also cuts down my eating as don’t snack as much.

If I add on more exercise then I should be in a good place.

Currently a stone overweight - let’s see where I am in 3 months time.

Any tips or motivation on offer will be gratefully received…."

It depends on what you class as overweight, but I'd be happy to only be a stone over what wii-fit used to class as me being overweight!!

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

I've already compiled a shopping list with easily prepared meals that are low calorie and I'm going to have to stop purchasing sugary festive drinks.

For me it's also about addressing the root of why I overeat so I'm going to add in meditation. Hoping to lose about two stones by April. Maybe more.

Well done Meli

. You raise two excellent points as well.

PCOS is a nightmare for those of us with it as it make losing weight even harder.

And medication can also play havoc with weight loss

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Is that you?

Cherry showed me the photos at the STP, incredible work

thanks hon

Seriously impressed

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I’ve lost 8 st 12 lbs it’s been a hard slog but I was determined and motivated to lose the weight….. "

Another round of applause

. If you're keeping it odd stick around and help us with tips?

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Best if you can get a friend involved aswell then you can push each other and motivate 1 another "

Agree and this thread is my 'friend'

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"but I have made a start on the housework."

There's a Michel Moseley program where they show that housework is as effective as the gym.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Sign me up."

You're in

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"HOWEVER, May 2020 I stopped and put it all back on again, not because of Keto, but because I wasn't eating properly! oops."

Keeping it off is the hardest part I think

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"some of you guys have really inspired us great work. "

I agree, this is uplifting hearing how well people are doing

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Has anyone tried the fast800 diet?? "

I haven't but I have read his books. He really does seem to know what he is talking about

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Went for my first run in over 6 months today.

Was slow and steady and managed around 2 miles - 23 minutes running.

Felt horrible but I can breath and feel generally ok at the end.

Will try and do this every night this week.

Anyone else manage some cardio work?

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

207.2 yesterday, 4200 calories later and 206.2 this morning

An important reason to weigh yourself daily and track. I’ve not lost 1lb in 1 day. But daily fluctuations in water weight can be misleading

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Went for my first run in over 6 months today.

Was slow and steady and managed around 2 miles - 23 minutes running.

Felt horrible but I can breath and feel generally ok at the end.

Will try and do this every night this week.

Anyone else manage some cardio work?"

Good work, I think that would kill me in this weather

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"207.2 yesterday, 4200 calories later and 206.2 this morning

An important reason to weigh yourself daily and track. I’ve not lost 1lb in 1 day. But daily fluctuations in water weight can be misleading "

I agree that daily weighing is good because it shows you how much your weight fluctuates.

And water is very heavy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Went for my first run in over 6 months today.

Was slow and steady and managed around 2 miles - 23 minutes running.

Felt horrible but I can breath and feel generally ok at the end.

Will try and do this every night this week.

Anyone else manage some cardio work?"

I’ve had a couple of cardio workouts at the gym, and I’ve walked around 10 miles this week.

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By *G CoupleCouple over a year ago

kent

For us routine worked wonders.

Started slimming world in August 2018 with a very very unrealistic goal but it was something to aim for.

Following slimming world was kind of easy but you soon get to know what works for you and what doesn't.

Just short of a year we both reached our targets which shocked us both as we didn't think it was possible ever.

Sadly due to lockdown and change of routine we have both slowly piled some of it back on.

Going to restart again very shortly

You can achieve the unacheivable

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"For us routine worked wonders.

Started slimming world in August 2018 with a very very unrealistic goal but it was something to aim for.

Following slimming world was kind of easy but you soon get to know what works for you and what doesn't.

Just short of a year we both reached our targets which shocked us both as we didn't think it was possible ever.

Sadly due to lockdown and change of routine we have both slowly piled some of it back on.

Going to restart again very shortly

You can achieve the unacheivable "

I've heard of people doing well on SW. And achievement is the best motivator

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By *G CoupleCouple over a year ago

kent

"For us routine worked wonders.

Started slimming world in August 2018 with a very very unrealistic goal but it was something to aim for.

Following slimming world was kind of easy but you soon get to know what works for you and what doesn't.

Just short of a year we both reached our targets which shocked us both as we didn't think it was possible ever.

Sadly due to lockdown and change of routine we have both slowly piled some of it back on.

Going to restart again very shortly

You can achieve the unacheivable

I've heard of people doing well on SW. And achievement is the best motivator

Achieving the target is the best feeling ever, even moreso if it's beyond what you think you are capable of.

For everyone who is trying to get healthy/loose weight.

Be strong you can do it. And don't beat yourself up if you have a treat now n then

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"For everyone who is trying to get healthy/loose weight.

Be strong you can do it. And don't beat yourself up if you have a treat now n then "

That is great motivation

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Well completed my first week of healthy loads of water super foods walking and all the Christmas excess has gone plus a bit of Novembers

. X

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Well completed my first week of healthy loads of water super foods walking and all the Christmas excess has gone plus a bit of Novembers

. X"

Good news

I have lost 2 of the 4kg I put on. But it's only fluid so nothing to get excited about yet

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By *avie65Man over a year ago

In the west.

"I am definitely up for losing some pounds - I do get that too f I cut down drinking it also cuts down my eating as don’t snack as much.

If I add on more exercise then I should be in a good place.

Currently a stone overweight - let’s see where I am in 3 months time.

Any tips or motivation on offer will be gratefully received…."

That hard bit is starting, especially training or going to the gym. Set a time everyday to train 4-5 times per week and don't deviate from it. After a couple of weeks you don't have to 'make' the time you will just do it and feel guilty if you don't.

I've set tomorrow night to go out running, something I haven't every really done. But it's because gyms are too dangerous just now.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've put in weight !!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS over a year ago

Horsham

For someone like me, dieting is useless, as I seem to have no will power.

The only way I can lose weight is to get my fat ass off the couch, the past few years I have struggled to do that.

Any suggestions will be gratefully received.

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By *razytimesinloveCouple over a year ago

SW Scotland

"For someone like me, dieting is useless, as I seem to have no will power.

The only way I can lose weight is to get my fat ass off the couch, the past few years I have struggled to do that.

Any suggestions will be gratefully received. "

Find a sport or activity that you enjoy doing it want to try out and tailor any training towards that.

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By *not123Couple over a year ago

sp1

I'm trying but getting 3 healthy meals in when I'm working is proving hard as morning I'm normally at a clients house around 7 or travelling to one .. lunch is only one I find easy as I do split shifts. Evening I'm out an about between 4 n 10pm sometimes I might get time to pop home eat while doing a bit of computer stuff . I have started walking again did 5 miles on Sunday which also helps me with my stress level

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman over a year ago

Next Door

Messaged a friend today to clarify a few things regarding keto diet.

Trying to get my head around the amount of fats compared to protein and trying to work out a meal plan.

Back properly lifting weights and dance class later this week.

Have a few kilos to loose, but would be a lot happier if the inches go before the kgs.

If anyone wants to reach out and send me meal ideas for keto then please do

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

Hi all, apologies for not logging in much.

The message I've taken from the last few posts is that one has to find a solution that works for them.

Otherwise it doesn't happen.

I've lost my December 4kg but it was only fluid anyway.

If it's food cravings, the best thing to do is eat green stuff like salad or vegetables. They are surprisingly filling

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"If anyone wants to reach out and send me meal ideas for keto then please do"

Pinterest is loaded with Keto recipes.

Think of it in its simplest terms. Eat decent proteins like eggs, good meat or fish.

And lots of non-starchy vegetables, green in other words.

The old 'meat and two veg' works as long as your vegetables are not starchy.

Another way to look at it is to look up the Glycemic Index (GI) of foods. High GI means high sugar, even natural ones.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Learn to work out your daily calories , get a tough idea using either TDEE calculator or weigh yourself in lbs. Times it by 15 to get a tough idea on daily calories, get My fitness Pal app. Just track your foods. Snacks. Drinks. It all comes down to calories in calories out.

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

morning all

I had my weigh in this morning and I am delighted at having lost the 5lbs I put on over Christmas and New Year.... so much nearer my target, actually only 4lbs to go, but may have to change that.. again ha!

Keep going you wonderful lot.... we can do this

Rabbit

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"It all comes down to calories in calories out. "

I disagree wholeheartedly. A lot of 'fat' can be water retention.

Medications can pile on weight.

An under active thyroid can pile on weight.

PCOS can pile on weight.

As I said earlier, the NHS count calories because you're a lazy pie muncher mantra is long past useless.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"morning all

Keep going you wonderful lot.... we can do this

Rabbit

Brilliant news Rabbit

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By *iss KissWoman over a year ago

near Coventry

Lily "

I lost weight by not eating breakfast (one of the things I did). Doesn't do any harm.

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

"It all comes down to calories in calories out.

I disagree wholeheartedly. A lot of 'fat' can be water retention.

Medications can pile on weight.

An under active thyroid can pile on weight.

PCOS can pile on weight.

As I said earlier, the NHS count calories because you're a lazy pie muncher mantra is long past useless."

This is meant to be a support group not a bash other peoples methods group

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman over a year ago

Next Door

Not sure how much I've lost cause I don't really weigh.

I know I've lost inches cause I can comfortably fit in am outfit that I couldn't before Xmas.

No I don't count calories either.

A very low carb diet is working for me.

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

"Not sure how much I've lost cause I don't really weigh.

I know I've lost inches cause I can comfortably fit in am outfit that I couldn't before Xmas.

No I don't count calories either.

A very low carb diet is working for me."

Low carbs is a useful way for many to lose weight as it takes away many of the things people snack on and bulk out meals with extra calories

Well done in your loss

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"This is meant to be a support group not a bash other peoples methods group"

True, though if someone has lost weight counting calories that's great.

Someone stating that it's all about calories, with no weight loss to back up that theory, is not being helpful.

That's the whole point of this, the calories mantra does not work for everyone

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I lost weight by not eating breakfast (one of the things I did). Doesn't do any harm. "

I never have breakfast, it's made no difference for me but it could for others

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Not sure how much I've lost cause I don't really weigh.

I know I've lost inches cause I can comfortably fit in am outfit that I couldn't before Xmas.

No I don't count calories either.

A very low carb diet is working for me."

That's another thing about weight loss, it doesn't have to be about what the scales say

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

"This is meant to be a support group not a bash other peoples methods group

True, though if someone has lost weight counting calories that's great.

Someone stating that it's all about calories, with no weight loss to back up that theory, is not being helpful.

That's the whole point of this, the calories mantra does not work for everyone

Well I’ll back it up then. I consistently lose and gain weight with calories in vs calories out

No need to call someone else’s weight loss journey or experience “useless”

It’s meant to be a support group. Very rude

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not sure how much I've lost cause I don't really weigh.

I know I've lost inches cause I can comfortably fit in am outfit that I couldn't before Xmas.

No I don't count calories either.

A very low carb diet is working for me.

Low carbs is a useful way for many to lose weight as it takes away many of the things people snack on and bulk out meals with extra calories

Well done in your loss "

Totally this, plus dairy for me

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"No need to call someone else’s weight loss journey or experience “useless”

It’s meant to be a support group. Very rude "

I've made myself clear on this more than once. If you'd like to argue the point for arguing's sake feel free to

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"Totally this, plus dairy for me"

That's another good option just for health. I feel, and there are others on the internet that do, that eating food meant for baby cows isn't right

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

I actually complied a meal plan for this week. Which is a major achievement for me

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman over a year ago

Next Door

"Not sure how much I've lost cause I don't really weigh.

I know I've lost inches cause I can comfortably fit in am outfit that I couldn't before Xmas.

No I don't count calories either.

A very low carb diet is working for me.

Low carbs is a useful way for many to lose weight as it takes away many of the things people snack on and bulk out meals with extra calories

Well done in your loss "

Thank you

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

Having complied the meal plan I'm off tract already. Almost 8pm and I've not eaten

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

I'm alone in this I see.

Need to motivate myself more

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By *iss KissWoman over a year ago

near Coventry

How's it going?

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

For myself I have lost the December weight and feeling more positive as spring approaches

Yourself? If you're in I mean

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

sorry KM not been posting... but hopefully back!

I lost 1.5lbs this week at weigh in, but I do think im finding it so much harder as I get nearer my target, not to stay on plan but it's just less weight to come off I suppose... but it's fine it's still happening and I have managed to get back into my early morning walks which for me really help, in body and mind!

Rabbit x

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By *he SurveyorMan over a year ago

Bury

I’ve lost 5lb in a week on the Michael Mosley Fast 800 Keto.

Feel great and have more energy.

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way

I’ve lost 9 pounds so far

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

Well done both of you above x

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By *entleman4MMFMan over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

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By *entleman4MMFMan over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I have lost 4kg since Christmas, I have been following slimming world. I don't ever go hungry but have to cut out everything I love. Alcohol is the hardest thing to stop. Looks like a quiet few months.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"sorry KM not been posting... but hopefully back!

Rabbit x "

The last part is the hardest. Unless you forget the wight goal number and go on how you feel and how your clothes fit

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I’ve lost 5lb in a week on the Michael Mosley Fast 800 Keto.

Feel great and have more energy."

Which proves that what we eat isn't just about weight

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I’ve lost 9 pounds so far

Fantastic

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I have lost 4kg since Christmas, I have been following slimming world. I don't ever go hungry but have to cut out everything I love. Alcohol is the hardest thing to stop. Looks like a quiet few months. "

That's great that SW is working for you. Alcohol is really not a life essential though.

Do you feel better without? Or is it too early to tell?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

***Really Helpful Tip***

Keep an emergency 2 litre bottle of water on you.

Whenever you get that craving just down 8 gulps of water. Im telling you it saves me more then most of the time.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"***Really Helpful Tip***

Keep an emergency 2 litre bottle of water on you.

Whenever you get that craving just down 8 gulps of water. Im telling you it saves me more then most of the time. "

Very true this. Often what we think is hunger is actually thirst

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

I'm following slimming world and still eat everything I love, just cooked with alternative ingredients... I have literally not given up anything, even alcohol.

you're doing well though, so keep at it

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

"sorry KM not been posting... but hopefully back!

Rabbit x

The last part is the hardest. Unless you forget the wight goal number and go on how you feel and how your clothes fit

oh I feel pretty damn good and have gone from a size 22 to a 12/14 - cost me a fortune in replacing clothes every few months though haha!

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By *iss KissWoman over a year ago

near Coventry

"sorry KM not been posting... but hopefully back!

Rabbit x

The last part is the hardest. Unless you forget the wight goal number and go on how you feel and how your clothes fit

oh I feel pretty damn good and have gone from a size 22 to a 12/14 - cost me a fortune in replacing clothes every few months though haha! "

Really well done. That's amazing x

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

thank you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Book marked this is interesting

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm on a mission to lose 10 pounds by the time the warmer weather comes.

I know it's not much but it means I'll be able to wear the cute dresses I have in my wardrobe and feel good in them.

What works for me is tracking my progress. I use the Noom app. Its worked out daily calorie allowance for me to hit my target by May.

It has a graph of progress made, the line on a downwards trend and I find that encouraging.

Only on day 2 but I've already lost 0.6 pounds.

Fingers crossed ??

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By *unninglinguist69Man over a year ago

Belfast

This is am interesting thread, can I ask does everyone gauge weight lost by the number it says on the scales? And this alone?

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By *unning-ManMan over a year ago

Prestbury

Well I know I need to lose a few kgs. After getting in shape for holiday last year and feeling good about myself on the beach, I had a photo taken at the weekend and realised just how much I had pu on in such a short space of time.

As long as I feel ok about how I look I tend to not use the scales. Need to stop the snacking and takeaways.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"This is am interesting thread, can I ask does everyone gauge weight lost by the number it says on the scales? And this alone? "

This and how my clothes fit.

Day 2 and I'm now one pound down. 9 to go

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"This is am interesting thread, can I ask does everyone gauge weight lost by the number it says on the scales? And this alone? "

For me, I'll get on the scales if my clothes feel looser

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

"This is am interesting thread, can I ask does everyone gauge weight lost by the number it says on the scales? And this alone? "

definitely gauge 'weight loss' by weighing on the scales,but there are so many other signs of a healthier body, loss of inches, reduced clothes size, better hair and skin and just feeling physically and emotionally improved.

it's a whole body journey for me.

Rabbit x

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman over a year ago

Next Door

"sorry KM not been posting... but hopefully back!

Rabbit x

The last part is the hardest. Unless you forget the wight goal number and go on how you feel and how your clothes fit

oh I feel pretty damn good and have gone from a size 22 to a 12/14 - cost me a fortune in replacing clothes every few months though haha! "

That's amazing. Good for you

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman over a year ago

all loved up

Okay after 2 to 3 weeks of wallowing in self pity , I'm getting back on it.

Struggling as feel fat and then eating because I do.. which means I've pretty much undone half my work I've done over Christmas and new year.

Drawn a line..starting again x

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By *k_guyMan over a year ago

Ipswich

"Okay after 2 to 3 weeks of wallowing in self pity , I'm getting back on it.

Struggling as feel fat and then eating because I do.. which means I've pretty much undone half my work I've done over Christmas and new year.

Drawn a line..starting again x"

Feeling you here, I need to get on it! Will be joining you.

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By *hiterabbit6Couple over a year ago

Sexytown, Moray

"Okay after 2 to 3 weeks of wallowing in self pity , I'm getting back on it.

Struggling as feel fat and then eating because I do.. which means I've pretty much undone half my work I've done over Christmas and new year.

Drawn a line..starting again x"

go girl!

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way

12.5 pounds down now! Almost a stone. Going to look banging for the Manchester social

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman over a year ago

all loved up

"12.5 pounds down now! Almost a stone. Going to look banging for the Manchester social

This is my interim target date.. what's annoying me is since a week before Christmas I'd lost 27lb. Now put back on 15lb in 2 weeks ( not 100% sure thats all just bad choices though as medically sometimes I have weight gains for what seems like no reason)

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By *jt11Man over a year ago

Bewdley

Im a year into mine now, slowly but surely feeling happier with my self and having fun doing so..

Ive lost 25kg, or just over 55lb's in old money..

cycling up hills now doesn't feel as tho I'm riding towards the light..

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

Good news all round then, even Cali if you're feeling motivated

I myself am still at this wall weight, I cannot seem to get past it. Then it is winter and we can be bears

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By *unninglinguist69Man over a year ago

Belfast

Sorry feel like I posted and then disappeared.

I asked this as I myself was into weight loss and was doing this through sole calorie counting and exercising more. The closer I got to my target weight and my fitness increased my actual body weight increased and muscle mass got bigger. So it was frustrating seeing this.

That said the point I'm trying to make for anyone that's on the journey of losing weight and its seems to have stopped and your still "being good" then don't be disheartened as I would imagine you are actually still cutting body fat and it might take a more technical set of scales to calculate this for you.

It's an interesting journey but one that can take over you if you let it.

Always good to chat to people to get motivations and keep pushing.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"That said the point I'm trying to make for anyone that's on the journey of losing weight and its seems to have stopped and your still "being good" then don't be disheartened as I would imagine you are actually still cutting body fat and it might take a more technical set of scales to calculate this for you.

It's an interesting journey but one that can take over you if you let it.

Always good to chat to people to get motivations and keep pushing.

I have Innotech scales and forget to look at the other figures

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By *unninglinguist69Man over a year ago

Belfast

These other figures can keep ya motivated when the other number won't seem to shift haha

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By *ad NannaWoman over a year ago

East London

I'm addicted to Cherry Lucozade

I've lost 1.8kg by following a low Fodmap diet.

That's from necessity not choice, and it's been difficult adjusting.

I started drinking the Lucozade when I first got ill as I was totally exhausted from constant stomach problems and pain.

I don't eat much actual food, as I'm still trying to work out my menu and must avoid foods.

Wheat and onions are a big trigger so most of my old diet is gone. Last night I tried a wrap with ham and mayonnaise (I ran out of lettuce) and I seem ok so far.

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"These other figures can keep ya motivated when the other number won't seem to shift haha

I'm going to start paying more attention to them

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

"I'm addicted to Cherry Lucozade

I've lost 1.8kg by following a low Fodmap diet.

That's from necessity not choice, and it's been difficult adjusting.

I started drinking the Lucozade when I first got ill as I was totally exhausted from constant stomach problems and pain.

I don't eat much actual food, as I'm still trying to work out my menu and must avoid foods.

Wheat and onions are a big trigger so most of my old diet is gone. Last night I tried a wrap with ham and mayonnaise (I ran out of lettuce) and I seem ok so far.

Is it full sugar Lucozade?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've put weight on !!! My weight doesn't seem to alter no matter what i eat nor how much i move.

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By *unninglinguist69Man over a year ago

Belfast

"I've put weight on !!! My weight doesn't seem to alter no matter what i eat nor how much i move."

Maybe if theres a PT / nutritionist on here could maybe help and point you in the right direction

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By *TK421-Man over a year ago

Cheltenham

I've managed to go from nearly 19 stone 3 years ago to 12 now.

It's been a journey.

Diets don't work (imo). I looked at portion sizes. Also cutting down on crisps and mars bars. I used to think a packed lunch needed these...... Also being full and not clearing your plate.

Knowing what's in your food is important. Also things like understanding I have to run 5k to burn off a mars bar..... Crikey.

I took up running. Being clear I started with no experience of it. I needed to cycle at the gym first before the treadmill. Then onto roads with a local club. All about the distance not speed.

Now I compete in local championships.

If anyone wants support or advice on breaking in running to help please feel free to hit me up.

It's obviously not for everyone and I wish you all the best in your journeys.

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By *ersey GirlCouple over a year ago

Glasgow

I'm 2.5 stone heavier than I was before lock down. I don't want to lose that much but want a stone off. Calories in/out. Not eating crap and weight training worked for me so going to go along those lines. I used to go to the gym 6 days a week. I don't go now. I also used to do 7 cleaning jobs along side my main job. I don't do that many now.The biggest thing I want to change is the amount of crap I eat and I used to spring out of bed where now I could literally lie in bed all morning. I have a cup of tea and a chocolate biscuit after every meal which is just habit. My motivation is feeling better and to fit into some of my clothes. Wish me luck

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By *he Secret Tea PartyCouple over a year ago

London

"I've put weight on !!! My weight doesn't seem to alter no matter what i eat nor how much i move."

Could it be medication? Or PCOS?

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By *he Secret Tea PartyCouple over a year ago

London

"I've managed to go from nearly 19 stone 3 years ago to 12 now.

It's been a journey.

Diets don't work (imo). I looked at portion sizes. Also cutting down on crisps and mars bars. I used to think a packed lunch needed these...... Also being full and not clearing your plate.

Knowing what's in your food is important. Also things like understanding I have to run 5k to burn off a mars bar..... Crikey.

I took up running. Being clear I started with no experience of it. I needed to cycle at the gym first before the treadmill. Then onto roads with a local club. All about the distance not speed.

Now I compete in local championships.

If anyone wants support or advice on breaking in running to help please feel free to hit me up.

It's obviously not for everyone and I wish you all the best in your journeys."

That is very motivating, thank you

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By *he Secret Tea PartyCouple over a year ago

London

"I'm 2.5 stone heavier than I was before lock down. I don't want to lose that much but want a stone off. Calories in/out. Not eating crap and weight training worked for me so going to go along those lines. I used to go to the gym 6 days a week. I don't go now. I also used to do 7 cleaning jobs along side my main job. I don't do that many now.The biggest thing I want to change is the amount of crap I eat and I used to spring out of bed where now I could literally lie in bed all morning. I have a cup of tea and a chocolate biscuit after every meal which is just habit. My motivation is feeling better and to fit into some of my clothes. Wish me luck

Wishing you much luck, at least you know you have some habits to break and hopefully that can be managed

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By *inky-Minx OP Woman over a year ago

Grantham

I'm back, it's still winter and I want carbs

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way

Last 15.5 pounds so far!

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