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"I am on slimming world . And it's amazing " How are you finding it? | |||
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"I don't mean any offence but to me from what you have typed is walking and swimming to start with and obviously watch your food intake and take it from there, but I wish you well "No offence taken. I realise ive brought it on myself. Is walking and or swimming good for the areas ive highlighted? | |||
"Go to your GP and ask for help. There are a few "slimming" aids available on prescription and some surgeries offer a subsidised exercise programme. It's not easy getting started, I know, but one small step really will give you the motivation to keep going. Good idea about seeing my gp. Thank you. Good luck and don't give up " | |||
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"In the last 3 years I have managed to loose 6 stones ... didn't go on a diet but changed my eating habits, smaller portions, increased fruit and veg, no eating between meals but always have one wee treat a day that I know I can have. Also increased exercise (lots of sex helped lol) walking and swimming mostly, it's taken time but I feel and look so much better. I have found this way best as so many people I know who have been on diets have slowly put weight back on when the stopped the diet. I wish you the best of luck and well done for speaking out that took courage!! xxx" Wow six stone! Congratulations! Any idea what ican replace the sugar stuff with or just go cold turkey and cut out altogether? | |||
"Walk briskly keeps your heart rate low enough to burn fat instead of sugar Obviously the longer the walk the more you'll burn & try eat as healthy as possible but that's easier said than done am terrible for chocolate bars lol Maybe try a sauna suit I find them great I wear one while training to cut weight " Never heard of a sauna suit? Expensive? | |||
"Change your diet and start walking. It's not just diabetes you're gonna have to worry about. Start right now. Chuck te biccies and crisps and choccy and crap food. Spend the evening going on mens health magazine online and sort yourself a diet "Thank you. Yes im aware of probably heading for a heart attack at this rate  | |||
"Wow six stone! Congratulations! Any idea what ican replace the sugar stuff with or just go cold turkey and cut out altogether? " Thank you!! I think you have to be in the right place in your life to do it and you sound as if you are. I allow myself one sweet treat a day, a small one though, today it was a dark chocolate mousse after my dinner. I can go without sugary stuff knowing I can have that one treat!! | |||
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"I am on slimming world . And it's amazing How are you finding it? " Fab It's working brill And I walk a lot as well | |||
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"Walk briskly keeps your heart rate low enough to burn fat instead of sugar Obviously the longer the walk the more you'll burn & try eat as healthy as possible but that's easier said than done am terrible for chocolate bars lol Maybe try a sauna suit I find them great I wear one while training to cut weight Never heard of a sauna suit? Expensive?" About £13 in argos but they look horrible although you could go to a mma shop & buy a nicer looking one but will cost you more | |||
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"I am on slimming world . And it's amazing " I can vouch for slimming world, I lost 3 stone doing it last year - stopped for a while but haven't gone back to the continuous shit eating, got back on it a few weeks ago and have lost another half a stone. My best friend has lost 12 stone doing it in 4 years, with exercise too. | |||
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dont be scared. Its friendly and easy to do. Xx | |||
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"I am on slimming world . And it's amazing " I can vouch for this an ive currently lost 8st on it after fi.ing myselg in a very similar situation to you the lifestyle change it brings (as its not a diet you can eat loads just of the right things) means you dont have to sacrifice the things you like and it.works with basic exercise such as gentle walking and swimming which is how id advise you start. If your worried about the financial side go to your GP and ask for a slimming world on referral (SWOR) voucher you get afree 12wk countdown which can be renewed by visiting your GP if you prove its working for you | |||
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"Good morning everyone Thank you all for your advice. Ive taken on board all your comments. Some very good advice given. I will make a doctors appointment tomorrow to see my gp to see if they can help. I will start the walking from today. Little steps and all that. I might use this thread as a work in progress diary if nobody has any objections? It might spur me on if I can diarise my weight loss say once a week. " No you carry on and post away | |||
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"I am on slimming world . And it's amazing I can vouch for this an ive currently lost 8st on it after fi.ing myselg in a very similar situation to you the lifestyle change it brings (as its not a diet you can eat loads just of the right things) means you dont have to sacrifice the things you like and it.works with basic exercise such as gentle walking and swimming which is how id advise you start. If your worried about the financial side go to your GP and ask for a slimming world on referral (SWOR) voucher you get afree 12wk countdown which can be renewed by visiting your GP if you prove its working for you " That's amazing to lose that amount. I think slimming world is the way to go and if I can save a few pennies at the same time its worth trying to get referred | |||
"Walking doesn't cost any money, persevere with that even if its only down to the end of the road and back, if you eat healthily too, you will soon be able to walk much further. Take each day at a time and don't rush as you know its going to take time. Congratulations on quitting smoking "Thank you. I found quitting smoking easy compared to this. I think ive just swapped one addiction for another
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" No you carry on and post away "I will thanks
And can I just say im new to this site and the forums and youve all been incredibly nice to me on here and the private messages ive also received supporting and encouraging me. It means alot x | |||
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"Bridges_signed is right about sugar and littlemissgemini about bulking up meals with veg. Whilst you should eat fruit don't eat too much as even too much natural sugar can still be bad for you. If you were having your 5 a day make it 3 veg and 2 fruit if possible." Great point re too much fruit. I'm probably close to doing that if I'm being honest OK so I'm a bit overweight...a few kg So I downloaded an app that calorie counts plus records excersise. I have set my goal to lose 1kg per week and for the last few weeks I was doing exactly that and very easy it is too.... Just come back from 2 weeks in the USA and have put back 1.5kg due to booze n crap food Point is, so what, I'm back on it now and feel better for it. I'm not on a diet its a lifestyle choice...IMHO diets are bollox and doomed to failure longterm. So OP it can be done. You clearly have the 'go for it' attitude and you will do it Now 'woman the fuck up and start now'
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"I am on slimming world . And it's amazing " Me too! | |||
"Bridges_signed is right about sugar and littlemissgemini about bulking up meals with veg. Whilst you should eat fruit don't eat too much as even too much natural sugar can still be bad for you. If you were having your 5 a day make it 3 veg and 2 fruit if possible. Great point re too much fruit. I'm probably close to doing that if I'm being honest OK so I'm a bit overweight...a few kg So I downloaded an app that calorie counts plus records excersise. I have set my goal to lose 1kg per week and for the last few weeks I was doing exactly that and very easy it is too.... Just come back from 2 weeks in the USA and have put back 1.5kg due to booze n crap food Point is, so what, I'm back on it now and feel better for it. I'm not on a diet its a lifestyle choice...IMHO diets are bollox and doomed to failure longterm. So OP it can be done. You clearly have the 'go for it' attitude and you will do it Now 'woman the fuck up and start now'
Xxxxx"I changed my diet a few years ago and was surprised when the doc told me I was per diabetic. I was eating 5 portions of fruit every day and that was doing it. So now a little fruit and loads of veg. Hey don't feel guilty about putting weight on when in holiday. We all gotta relax at times | |||
I would welcome any one who is struggling with their weight issues to post on here too. We can support each other and post any tips or advice | |||
"I lost 2 stone, I never went on a diet as such though. My issue is not eating properly, I skip meals etc so for me I didn't need a diet I needed to change my eating habits. are you eating regularly? I replaced some foods with others, cut down on bread and had smaller portions which I bulked out with veg. So ate my normal diet just cut portions, replaced items and ate 3 meals a day. I allowed myself a sweet treat daily and at weekends I relaxed, had a meal out or take away. If you deny yourself everything you like you're more likely to binge and fall off the wagon. Also, I dont eat much fried stuff but change to grill or oven instead. I've always been fairly fit and active with riding etc but I started doing a bit more. Eg getting off the bus a stop earlier x" This is my problem, lack of eating. Ridiculously stupid of me. It's a wonder I'm not a size 8! But the body is a complex thing and we should treat it right.....she says....  | |||
" This is my problem, lack of eating. Ridiculously stupid of me. It's a wonder I'm not a size 8! But the body is a complex thing and we should treat it right.....she says.... "Oh if only I had your problem
Well the healthier eating has started and ive lost 3lbs. Ive cut out all sugary treats but my god im a bear with a sore head. Totally craving it!
Ive got a doctors appointment at the end of the month to discuss my options. | |||
"I don't mean any offence but to me from what you have typed is walking and swimming to start with and obviously watch your food intake and take it from there, but I wish you well
No offence taken. I realise ive brought it on myself. Is walking and or swimming good for the areas ive highlighted? "They say swimming is the best exercise . I know how you feel as im overweight as well. I work long shifts and just grab the wrong food over the last month ive been quite poorly due to a change in painkillers lol. Ive lost 5kg as was unable to eat. Am just starting to get back to normal but have started eating healthier now.Good luck .x | |||
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"Walking doesn't cost any money, persevere with that even if its only down to the end of the road and back, if you eat healthily too, you will soon be able to walk much further. Take each day at a time and don't rush as you know its going to take time. Congratulations on quitting smoking
Thank you. I found quitting smoking easy compared to this. I think ive just swapped one addiction for another
"I wish I could as find it hard to quit | |||
"Bridges_signed is right about sugar and littlemissgemini about bulking up meals with veg. Whilst you should eat fruit don't eat too much as even too much natural sugar can still be bad for you. If you were having your 5 a day make it 3 veg and 2 fruit if possible. Great point re too much fruit. I'm probably close to doing that if I'm being honest OK so I'm a bit overweight...a few kg So I downloaded an app that calorie counts plus records excersise. I have set my goal to lose 1kg per week and for the last few weeks I was doing exactly that and very easy it is too.... Just come back from 2 weeks in the USA and have put back 1.5kg due to booze n crap food Point is, so what, I'm back on it now and feel better for it. I'm not on a diet its a lifestyle choice...IMHO diets are bollox and doomed to failure longterm. So OP it can be done. You clearly have the 'go for it' attitude and you will do it Now 'woman the fuck up and start now'
Xxxxx"Bananas are good for women as they contain potassium and good for energy but are fattening so not too many | |||
"Hi all Ill try to make this as short as possible. I quit smoking five years ago and have gained an extra stone in weight each year. Not only that but my fitness levels are appalling. If I walk to the end of the road im knackered and calves start to ache. I now look like im nine months pregnant with all the extra weight going to my tummy, bum and thighs. (bad overhang on belly too). I realise im probably addicted to sugar now too as I crave sweet things. Thankfully as yet I haven't got diabetes. I need to shift this weight and in the areas I have described. I also over eat and comfort eat, its a vicious circle. Its taken alot for me to type this. Facing up to what ive done to my body is hard but im determined to do something about it. Any tips, advice all welcome please. How do I start to shift it, get fit etc. Funds are limited. I realise the chances of me getting a meet now are even slimmer (excuse pun) after this thread "I joined slimming world and bought a tread mill in the new year when I first started on the tread mill I used to only do a fastish walk for 15 mins a day, as I lost weight and got fitter I upped the time and started jogging/walking, I now do a hour every day Since joining ive lost just over 7 stone and its has not been easy, I joined because of my fitness and the pain I was getting in my knees etc you have to start off small and work you way up, but if you really want to do it you will when I joined I weight 18 stone, I went home and cried, I just remember sitting there and thinking I have 8 stone to loose how the hell am I ever going to do that, disheartened wasn't the word, but I stuck to it and I have less than a stone to go now it hurts when you look at yourself and your not happy but its that hurt that will drive you to do it, and you can do it join a club the support and knowing someone else is going to weight you ever week really helps you stick to it, if I have a bad day and put a few pound on knowing I have to go get weighed thursday makes me pull it back for the rest of the week, if I didn't have that I think I would have blown it several times by now good luck x | |||
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"Get on Myfitnesspal rather than logging your intake with pen and paper. The problem with slimming world etc is that they teach you how to lose weight, but not how to maintain and this is how they get repeat custom: Customer joins, loses weight, gets to their goal weight, stops going, cannot maintain so puts weight back on......rejoins and so on. " though that does happen a lot slimming world does have a maintenance programme if people wish to use it and keep going to class and getting weighted after they have reached their goal, you cant make people stay though and a lot do relax when they have reach3ed goal and start gaining again | |||
"Get on Myfitnesspal rather than logging your intake with pen and paper. The problem with slimming world etc is that they teach you how to lose weight, but not how to maintain and this is how they get repeat custom: Customer joins, loses weight, gets to their goal weight, stops going, cannot maintain so puts weight back on......rejoins and so on. though that does happen a lot slimming world does have a maintenance programme if people wish to use it and keep going to class and getting weighted after they have reached their goal, you cant make people stay though and a lot do relax when they have reach3ed goal and start gaining again " Does it? Thats good then. The nice thing about logging your intake although it is tedious, is that you eventually come to know how many calories/day you need to maintain/lose/gain and can tweak accordingly. | |||
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"Get on Myfitnesspal rather than logging your intake with pen and paper. The problem with slimming world etc is that they teach you how to lose weight, but not how to maintain and this is how they get repeat custom: Customer joins, loses weight, gets to their goal weight, stops going, cannot maintain so puts weight back on......rejoins and so on. " Weightwatchers has a maintenance programme plus if you stay within 5lbs of your goal weight you get your meetings free. All leaders have been members who've kept the weight off for years. Ww is not a diet, it's a re education on healthy eating. | |||
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"I am on slimming world . And it's amazing How are you finding it? Fab It's working brill And I walk a lot as well" I tried the 'cut down more exercise' thing on my own. I could never stick to it. I joined slimming world and lost over two stone. I rarely felt hungry and group support really motivated me. I still go even though I'm at target. I really recommend it...as long as the consultant is a good 'un xx | |||
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"I am on slimming world . And it's amazing How are you finding it? Fab It's working brill And I walk a lot as well I tried the 'cut down more exercise' thing on my own. I could never stick to it. I joined slimming world and lost over two stone. I rarely felt hungry and group support really motivated me. I still go even though I'm at target. I really recommend it...as long as the consultant is a good 'un xx" I think that's the key the consultant has to be good. Mine is brilliant and has stayed with me through my ups and downs | |||
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"I am on slimming world . And it's amazing How are you finding it? Fab It's working brill And I walk a lot as well" Me too works wonders and it's real food. | |||
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"Why not try the 30 day squats and 30 day abs challenges? They knacker you but you do see results if you stick at it. You can find details and excercise plan on google - miss jay x" Squats?!!!! Yeah right 
I have trouble walking never mind squats | |||
"Would recommend crossfit for exercise once you have built some fitness up, find your local box and get involved, good fun and meet some new people as well. A lot of body weight stuff as well Well done on the loss so far x" Crossfit? | |||
"Why not try the 30 day squats and 30 day abs challenges? They knacker you but you do see results if you stick at it. You can find details and excercise plan on google - miss jay x Squats?!!!! Yeah right
I have trouble walking never mind squats "Haha ok, then swimming is probably your best bet for fitness lots of people say its great, I cant swim though so I wouldnt know haha. As for the sugar, I wouldnt say you have to cut it out completly just cut it down and replace some with healthy snacks like grapes and apple x | |||
The next time you go out, try picking a landmark in the distance say a tree or lampost and walk as fast as you can to it.
Once youve got there have a few minutes rest while you continue your walk, then pick another and try to do it again. This is a great introduction to exercise and before you know it, that walk or at least the fast bit of it, will start to become a jog
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"Hi all Ill try to make this as short as possible. I quit smoking five years ago and have gained an extra stone in weight each year. Not only that but my fitness levels are appalling. If I walk to the end of the road im knackered and calves start to ache. I now look like im nine months pregnant with all the extra weight going to my tummy, bum and thighs. (bad overhang on belly too). I realise im probably addicted to sugar now too as I crave sweet things. Thankfully as yet I haven't got diabetes. I need to shift this weight and in the areas I have described. I also over eat and comfort eat, its a vicious circle. Its taken alot for me to type this. Facing up to what ive done to my body is hard but im determined to do something about it. Any tips, advice all welcome please. How do I start to shift it, get fit etc. Funds are limited. I realise the chances of me getting a meet now are even slimmer (excuse pun) after this thread "To see a difference real quick,, 10 days of no and I mean no carbs,, google everything before you eat to make sure it's zero carbs,, white meat only and lots of water,, then I suggest slimming world or weightwatchers,, I bought a pedometer and step 10k per day it's not much but it really helps, and swimming is great for all over fitness, I too have up smoking and put on weight I've lost 3 stone and have another 2 to lose,, but I feel so much healthier having lost the 1st three,,, don't beat yourself up about the weight,, cos that's when you can get into eating for comfort,, little and often slow and steady x Good luck xxx | |||
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"I've gone from a size 20 to a 14 in a year (about 4 1/2 stone gone) by simply keeping a food and exercise diary to try and keep my calorie intake to a set limit each day and I never, ever cheat in it. I use an app for it. Plus I now walk to work and back, which is 2 miles each way. I've got quicker apparently; I use the time to listen to my iPod and don't get a whole album done in a day now." This completely! I've tried every diet known to man but the min I stopped "dieting" just eating more consciously,writing down everything that went in my mouth (food!) the weight just came off. Exercise is a big part of the key though not only for weight loss but to help with keeping you focused and give you a mental boost. I bike to work everyday now, workout when I can and feel happier and healthier than I have in years! Oh and I dropped 3 stone too! But like everything it's hard work!!! Good luck... Xxx | |||
"But like everything it's hard work!!! Good luck... Xxx" This is it. It takes a long time to get overweight and unfit, but too many people want a quick fix. Slowly is better, especially for preventing loose skin. | |||
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"Riverscu I will pm you "No problem hun, happy to help | |||
"I don't mean any offence but to me from what you have typed is walking and swimming to start with and obviously watch your food intake and take it from there, but I wish you well "its not rocket science, put less food in your mouth and move more, speed walking/swimming, get yourself a headset as we all know walking/exercise can be boring. If funds are limited, get yourself some kettle bells from argos or second hand, get a video on youtube and away you go, yoga on youtube? good luck xxx | |||
"I don't mean any offence but to me from what you have typed is walking and swimming to start with and obviously watch your food intake and take it from there, but I wish you well "How's it going firstly ? Try too eat little and often which will (if eating the right foods veg etc ) put off any hunger pangs ? Set little exercise targets of distance and speed ? Vary what your doing exercise wise so as it doesn't get boring? Most of all if you really want to lose weight you will by combining exercise and changing you intake | |||
" Update: - 1 stone. Didnt continue with sw, just tried to sort out my eating habits. Eat three times a day and making it healthier than what I had previously been doing. Exercise is only a walk every night after work. Slowly but surely its getting a little easier. Good luck to those who are trying and continue to lose weight. " Wow well done awesome lady! I'm the same as you but not lost the stone you have! I'd be happy if we could mutually support? X | |||
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" Update: - 1 stone. Didnt continue with sw, just tried to sort out my eating habits. Eat three times a day and making it healthier than what I had previously been doing. Exercise is only a walk every night after work. Slowly but surely its getting a little easier. Good luck to those who are trying and continue to lose weight. Wow well done awesome lady! I'm the same as you but not lost the stone you have! I'd be happy if we could mutually support? X" Hiya Thank you. Yes id be more than happy to mutually support. It would be great to be able to help someone else if I can. Happy to chat on here or by pm. Anytime x | |||
"Hope its going well. I was a serial dieter - rosemary connely, slimming world, weight watchers, cambridge diet, VLC diets, cabbage soup, faddy diets, the works. None of it worked. What did make me lose 17 stone (over 4 years and keep it off?) Getting off my arse, doing things and eating less. And drinking more water. Yes, its hard. I remember when I started exercise at home, I had a Davina workout DVD, and I was lying sobbing on the floor for being so fat and unfit half way through the warm up! I couldn't do it, but I slammed in that DVD the next night, and pushed on for an extra 30 seconds. Now, I'm training to be a gym instructor. You can do it. Yes, its bloody hard work, and yes there are times when all you will want to do it curl up and eat your own bodyweight. I don't diet. I don't avoid any foods - everything in moderation. I also NEVER use diet and low fat foods. They are piled full of chemicals and crap your body does not need and cannot properly process. Eat Lean and Clean. Lower your calorie intake, and increase your calorie expenditure (eat less, do more) and it will start. Oh, and you likely will feel hungry as your stomach may well be stretched from overeating. It can readjust over time." Wow! Well done on you weight loss!!! It is hard work you're right
Im hoping to try and eat a little less and generally just move about more. There were times not so long ago that the only time my body would move is to the fridge and back. Bad times actually. No wonder Ive become a lard arse. | |||
"Go to the swimming pool.. Get one that has the same level around the pool..meaning no deep section.. And go walking in the pool for now as its less strain on the joints.. Check it out online." Good idea! Thank you. That's what I need exercise wise - something that isnt going to hurt my joints. Im joining up tomorrow morning. | |||
Also try drinking a cup of green tea a day, it helps with digestion and your overall health. I know the taste can be quite overpowering but you could try it with a bit of lemon or honey to begin with until you get used to the taste | |||
