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"I can lose a stone fairly easily... unfortunately I need to lose more than that by some way. I think that's sometimes why I get disheartened with it. I know I need to focus on changing my lifestyle rather than "dieting". I also need to ditch the chair "My tip - just lose the stone. Then 'live' again for a week or so. .... then just lose one stone.... 
Only ever diet for one day. Or one hour if that's all you can manage. When the hour is up you might think "fuck it I'll diet for another hour".
Genuine good luck wishes from me. Xx | |||
""fuck it I'll diet for another hour".
Genuine good luck wishes from me. Xx"That's good advice, similar to dealing with an addiction I suppose. I've got a mate who is an alcoholic and he hasn't d*unk a drop for about 18 years now, he always just says he's "not drinking today" | |||
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"I lost 3 stone (almost a third of my body weight) back in early 2012 as a new years Resolution. Did dry January, started running, reduced portion sizes and stopped eating cake, biscuits and bread. It worked for me because it was a lifestyle change not a 'fad' diet. " I think cutting out alcohol will actually make a big difference to me. That's where I will concentrate I think. I think ditching the bathroom scales and just concentrating on my lifestyle might help | |||
"I lost 3 stone (almost a third of my body weight) back in early 2012 as a new years Resolution. Did dry January, started running, reduced portion sizes and stopped eating cake, biscuits and bread. It worked for me because it was a lifestyle change not a 'fad' diet. I think cutting out alcohol will actually make a big difference to me. That's where I will concentrate I think. I think ditching the bathroom scales and just concentrating on my lifestyle might help " Yes it will definitely make a huge difference. And ditch the scales if they get you down. It's good to focus on how you feel within yourself. | |||
"I lost almost 5 stone about 5 years ago. I put 3 back on when I was pregnant and then another stone after she was born. I lost 3 stone in the past 12 months. It's pretty simple, eat less and move more is what I did both times to lose the weight. I've not done anything major, I try to get in at least 10,000 steps a day and keep my calories to around 1500. You can use online calculators to see where you should aim. MyFitnessPal to track food if you're unsure of calories in the food you eat. I've been doing over 25,000 steps the last few months as my job is far away and I'm on my feet, so that helps. Although it is as simple as eating less and moving more, it's very difficult to stay in that mindset and find the motivation to get physical and resist the urge to eat too much food. My daughter is 4 now and I've only in the past 12 months found the right mindset to lose weight. Before then, it wasn't easy and I tried and failed several times. I'd recommend not restricting yourself too much, still allowing yourself a treat and eat the food you like, just be more sensible about it. Don't weigh too often, maybe once a month. Measure yourself if you can as that will show more. Progress takes time, so don't expect results quickly and don't lose hope if you can't see changes after such little time. I've only recently began to notice a big change. I think the main key to success is a positive mindset! If you're miserable you'll more than likely fail, so try and remind yourself it's a journey, slow progress is better than no progress and remember it will be shitty at times but you're strong enough to do it. I use food as comfort... so it's not easy some days. Maybe look into finding an exercise that you enjoy. Maybe running, swimming, a sport like football etc or the gym even. Good luck! And sorry this isn't amazing advice but it's the best I've got. "something must be working, as you always look stunning | |||
"I lost almost 5 stone about 5 years ago. I put 3 back on when I was pregnant and then another stone after she was born. I lost 3 stone in the past 12 months. It's pretty simple, eat less and move more is what I did both times to lose the weight. I've not done anything major, I try to get in at least 10,000 steps a day and keep my calories to around 1500. You can use online calculators to see where you should aim. MyFitnessPal to track food if you're unsure of calories in the food you eat. I've been doing over 25,000 steps the last few months as my job is far away and I'm on my feet, so that helps. Although it is as simple as eating less and moving more, it's very difficult to stay in that mindset and find the motivation to get physical and resist the urge to eat too much food. My daughter is 4 now and I've only in the past 12 months found the right mindset to lose weight. Before then, it wasn't easy and I tried and failed several times. I'd recommend not restricting yourself too much, still allowing yourself a treat and eat the food you like, just be more sensible about it. Don't weigh too often, maybe once a month. Measure yourself if you can as that will show more. Progress takes time, so don't expect results quickly and don't lose hope if you can't see changes after such little time. I've only recently began to notice a big change. I think the main key to success is a positive mindset! If you're miserable you'll more than likely fail, so try and remind yourself it's a journey, slow progress is better than no progress and remember it will be shitty at times but you're strong enough to do it. I use food as comfort... so it's not easy some days. Maybe look into finding an exercise that you enjoy. Maybe running, swimming, a sport like football etc or the gym even. Good luck! And sorry this isn't amazing advice but it's the best I've got.
something must be working, as you always look stunning "Thank you Velvey. | |||
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" And sorry this isn't amazing advice but it's the best I've got. "It's great advice! I use food and alcohol in bad ways, if I'm feeling low I over indulge, if I'm feeling good I over indulge too. I think I'll start simply; each time I fancy a beer I'll stick my headphones on and go for a walk | |||
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"I lost 12 and 1/2 stone 7 years ago. But I was living on very few calories which isn't really ideal. It took exactly 2 years. I've gained quite a lot this passed year si I'm back on a diet as of today. What motivated me was I weighed 22 and1/2 stone. It was a really hot summers day and I was wearing a dress that looked like a tent and could hardly move. I sat for the whole day crying my eyes out not wanting to be like that anymore. I will say one thing you can only lose weight if your really motivated. It won't succeed if you go into it half heartedly. Good luck" That is an amazing achievement
You are totally spot on about being motivated. | |||
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But you know. I feel so much better for it.
Oh and I still need to kick the cigs but I’m down to less than 5 a day so I see it as all positive.
Just one step at a time and you’ll get there | |||
Then in 2020 I was like "okay, but for real this time"... and here we are in 2023. Even bought a rowing maching middle of last year, used it for about a month, then the cats decided the sports mat was their new litter tray and pissed all over it. Folded it up and tucked it in the corner to clean the room and replace the sports mat, lo and behold the rower has been gathering dust since... 
I've joined gyms several times over the years... gone for a couple of months then just slowly packed it in. Still paid for membership many more months after that (sound familiar, anyone?).
I seem to be much better at giving advice than following it for myself, but here goes... 
You say you need to lose a lot of weight. This is a big goal, and if you focus on the finish line it'll seem impossible. Think about climbing a mountain. Standing at basecamp and looking all the way up at the summit. Wow, that's a long way! I'll never make it!! Well, no. But your first goal should be outpost 1 which is only a few miles up. Now that IS doable. This should be your mindset with your weight loss, I think. Don't worry about trying to lose lots and lots of weight, just focus on losing a little bit of weight. And then once you're there, another little bit, and so on. This is actually a healthier and more sustainable way of weight loss anyway. Once you've made it to outpost 1, 2 is now within reach, and before you know it you'll be looking back down to basecamp and realise all the progress you've made!
Another thing I always tell myself and (try) to impliment is getting the little things down first, the fundamentals. Which are, in order;
- sleep
- nutrition
- exercise
If you can, try and get into a steady sleep routine, where you go to bed at the same time every night, about an hour before you want to be asleep and read a book or something for an hour, with soft/warm lighting, no bright phone/tablet/laptop screens etc. Then sleep for a good eight hours before getting up for the day, again at around the same time every morning.
With nutrition I've found, if you're anything like me and enjoy naughty foods (curse you, crisps, curse you!!), trying to quit cold turkey and eat salad instead is disastrous. Better to just try and reduce portion sizes, swap out the naughty snacks for something better and more filling. Make a deal with yourself that if you're good throughout the week, you can indulge at the weekend, etc. Outright banning certain foods forever is just going to make you crave them all the more intensely, I've found.
With exercise, again you can start small with some basics. Make it a habit to go for a brisk walk everyday. Even if its 30 minutes. That's 15 minutes walk from the front door, and then 15 minutes back. Stick on your favourite album or playlist, or podcast, or audio book. Do that for a week. Then next week go for a 40 minute walk, etc, etc.
Just start small, make the basic fundamental stuff into habits and then build upon it from there. And getting to that next outpost up that mountain will become easier with each stage.
Now, if only I could get myself to do any of that... | |||
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"Christ no." Haha this name is class | |||
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"ive put on and lost weight my entire life. min 80kgs max 120kgs. recently 2 stone in 8 weeks off diet. mostly diet. portions (dont finish the kids meals) no bread or limited. no cheese or limited. when getting the meal deal no fizzy juice or crisps / chocolate just go fruit and water. Takeaway once a fortnight. And make it your life. and work out 30mins a day. doesnt matter that much doing what.. " oh and get a buddy or make a game / bet of it.. sometimes easier with a target or competition. | |||
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"I can lose a stone fairly easily... unfortunately I need to lose more than that by some way. I think that's sometimes why I get disheartened with it. I know I need to focus on changing my lifestyle rather than "dieting". I also need to ditch the chair "I've lost over 16 stone about 3 times... always manage to put it back on again. When I choose to do it.... I just set my mind to it and it happens | |||
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"It's all about consistency. In theory and practice it's easy to lose weight, it's just hard to keep it going for long. Once you no longer think about what you must do to lose weight and it becomes a routine, that's when you start losing weight. You remained disciplined, forgot about it, then all of a sudden you lost 10 pounds and are now extra motivated to keep going. Any basic youtube meal prep and workout is good. It will be hard to do for 2-3 weeks, then it becomes routine, then you lose weight, then you become motivated and do even more than required and congrats 1 year passed you are now Arnold Schwarzenneger "its not that easy. I can lose 3 or 4 stone quite easy but once I get down to certain weights I start to just not care anymore. I don't get motivated as I don't really want to go to the weight I'm being told I should be and then it all goes wrong. I'm currently classed as morbidly obese and yet quite content . Only losing some as my best clothes aren't fitting and I have to shift 7 stone minimum to have an operation I need | |||
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. Put on a couple of pounds over Christmas.
This time round, I don't drink. Around 4 years dry. I've started as employed, rather than self employed at home snacking. So have limited break times. I also walk 5 miles a day during my working day. I cycle to and from work. Too near to drive every day. Would kill the car. So I've lost in all around 2 & 1/2 stone, in around 18 months.
Good luck on yours and everyones journey. | |||
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"Christ no. Haha this name is class "Glad someone got the reference! | |||
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"I once lost 8 stone ...I got divorced "Whereas the divorce diet is rather costly it also proves to be one of the most effective - I too lost alot of weight after both of mine - nothing like 8 stone though. Can't have another one or I'll disappear | |||
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