The motivation weight loss thread

[Devonian]

Following an earlier suggestion!

Tell us your story, how you're getting on, any tips or ideas and let's help motivate each other.

Myself always on the larger side, got up to 20 1/2 stone and a few years back got down to 17 doing 5 2, which stayed fairly constant. A failed operation 2 years ago and ongoing problems I've drifted up to 19 1/2 stone and with a new daughter enough's enough!

Two weeks ago I started eating healthier (loosely slimming world ideas but not set in stone) and have dropped to 18 3/4. Literally cutting out the 'crap' of crisps, biscuits, sweets and chocolates, has helped. It's going to be a long old road but I'm aiming for 16 stone by the summer.

Post your progress along the way.

[senwar]

I've been a heavy shortie for a lot of my adult life (well since I was early 20s). 5' 5" and at my worst got to 17st 13lb. I managed to get down to 12st 2lb following weight watchers initially then 5:2. I sustained around 12st 10lb and whilst that is still high for me I was very happy.

Sadly a bad 18 months has seen me shoot back up to 15st 12lbs. I was devastated. Anyway back just eating healthily and have lost 6lb. Back in the gym and booked 10 personal training sessions.

I loved 5:2 and did it for a few years as a lifestyle change but struggle with it now. Obviously all I want now is to get back to my weight from a few years ago as quickly as possible. Main goal is to get to 14st 7lb within 2 months and take it from there.

[andrewcregan]

Never done the 5:2 myself, but it works very well for some of the skinny guys at work.
There is even a magazine (more like a 'cheap' book) that outlines 3 low calorie meals to see you through the day.

[alanm_3]

Doctor telling me I was borderline diabetic has focussed the mind more than a little!
Lost a stone and a half in 6 weeks.

[andrewcregan]

Doctor telling me I was borderline diabetic has focussed the mind more than a little!
Lost a stone and a half in 6 weeks.

Our resident 'large guy' at work was given a very serious chat by his Doc.
He joined his local Slimming World, and was their Slimmer of the Year - lost about 6 Stone. Almost unrecognisable from what he was, and looks great

Amazing what you can do when you focus on it

[Andyg]

Down load Myfitnesspal and stick to 1800 cals a day. Buy a Fitbit (or similar) and try to complete 6500 steps a day. Then get a rowing machine and do 3km/day.

Worked for me. Was 107kg - now 79kg. Took about 3 years and lots of new clothes. But it well worth it

good luck.

[andrewcregan]

Down load Myfitnesspal and stick to 1800 cals a day. Buy a Fitbit (or similar) and try to complete 6500 steps a day. Then get a rowing machine and do 3km/day.

Worked for me. Was 107kg - now 79kg. Took about 3 years and lots of new clothes. But it well worth it

good luck.

I find a Fitbit great motivation too. In fact, with a group of friends on them, it becomes friendly competition when you link online.

[Omegamanic]

Down load Myfitnesspal and stick to 1800 cals a day. Buy a Fitbit (or similar) and try to complete 6500 steps a day. Then get a rowing machine and do 3km/day.

Worked for me. Was 107kg - now 79kg. Took about 3 years and lots of new clothes. But it well worth it

good luck.

Whilst that would work to get the weight off - it's not sustainable. Any male doing a fair amount of exercise should be between 2000-2500, if not substantially more. I used to eat approx 5,000 calories a day and diet on 3,150-3,250.

The only thing that matter, if all you want to do is decrease weight, is eating less energy than you use each day.

If you want to maintain as much muscle as possible, and as a male you do as it decreases substantially every year after 40, you should ensure you get sufficient protein intake, and a fair amount of fats - but try to control your carbs as much as possible.

[Devonian]

I loved 5:2 and did it for a few years as a lifestyle change but struggle with it now.

That's exactly the same for me. Lost loads on it but just can't get back. Problem is I think I pig out too much on the other days. Doing a loose version of slimming world is helpful as I'm always full up.

[andrewcregan]

That's exactly the same for me. Lost loads on it but just can't get back. Problem is I think I pig out too much on the other days.

The guys at work are always really good on the 2. 500 cals isn't it?

Then on the 5, generally eat whatever they want, without being silly.

[Velorum]

Up until last year my weight varied quite a lot, I could put on and loose the lb's quite easily - Ive been that way most of my adult life

Interestingly, since giving up alcohol my appetite and in consequence my weight is far more stable. I'm 5'11" and weigh in at just over 12 stone - a few saggy bits but nothing drastic considering I'm in my late 50's

I really do think that alcohol is a key factor with many people - your blood sugar bounces around and you end up eating all sorts of stuff at off hours and early in the morning

[Der Amf]

After being able to eat what I liked when young, my metabolism began to slow, and without noticing it I gained some weight. I got rid of it, by devising out a daily regime that would necessitate my body munching up the weight slowly but steadily, and then cut absolutely all the crap between the three solid but unexciting meals. After a fortnight, I simply stopped thinking about cake and biscuits and pizzas and desserts and cheese etc etc: they had drifted into the past. And then it was very easy just plodding along with my spartan routine, I had acclimatised to it, and didn't really miss them, once you get used to simply saying "no thank you" the temptation evaporates too.

The thing I have against diets that permit one treat a day or whatever is that it keeps the crap at the front of the poor dieters mind, endlessly reminding them of what they're forgoing. Torment!

[Omegamanic]

After being able to eat what I liked when young, my metabolism began to slow, and without noticing it I gained some weight. I got rid of it, by devising out a daily regime that would necessitate my body munching up the weight slowly but steadily, and then cut absolutely all the crap between the three solid but unexciting meals. After a fortnight, I simply stopped thinking about cake and biscuits and pizzas and desserts and cheese etc etc: they had drifted into the past. And then it was very easy just plodding along with my spartan routine, I had acclimatised to it, and didn't really miss them, once you get used to simply saying "no thank you" the temptation evaporates too.

The thing I have against diets that permit one treat a day or whatever is that it keeps the crap at the front of the poor dieters mind, endlessly reminding them of what they're forgoing. Torment!

Did your metabolism really slow, or being very honest with yourself, are you just a lot less active than you were in your youth?

Im a hell of a lot less active, but then I eat around 40% less too.

[Der Amf]

Did your metabolism really slow, or being very honest with yourself, are you just a lot less active than you were in your youth?

I had a very active job at the time, I was more active then than I had been at any time in my twenties.

[Omegamanic]

I had a very active job at the time, I was more active then than I had been at any time in my twenties.

It's just very unusual for metabolisms to actually slow that much, in real terms. Most people slow down as they age, which make the biggest difference, which is mostly down to NEAT, and other activity levels.

I was super active before my thyroid packed in - I'm partially active now, gym 4 times a week when I'm back in the British Isles and farm work when in Oz, but nothing like I was 10 years ago, and likewise that didn't compare to 20 years ago.

[gregory]

I recently have got rid of 4 stones and have been training right through it. I have got my shape back in all the right areas too.

Well done to all those doing well... and best of luck to those struggling. It can be hard.

[ryanb741]

I must confess that even though I'm a Brit I don't really 'get' pounds and stones but 5 weeks ago I was 134 kilos and now I am 120 kilos with a target of 90 kilos. 2300 calorie target a day' 13 kilometers walked per day and a weights session 3 times per week.

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[Der Amf]

I don't really 'get' pounds and stones but 5 weeks ago I was 134 kilos and now I am 120 kilos with a target of 90 kilos

For people who don't get kg, Mr Internet says, roughly: 21, 19 and 14 stone

[Olic]

Jan 14 I decided to do something, have been heavy all my life.

Got a jawbone up and started tracking 10k steps a day, got my fitness pal and put 2 pound a week in it. Finally made the step to go train at my local boxing club, then got a bike on the work scheme. Eat almost what I want to now (can't eat like I used to anyway) and am currently 93kg down from 118! I have been 86 kg at my lowest but it didn't suit me and I have benefited with muscle growth from eating a bit more.

Honesty, once I got into it, it hasn't been hard at all, suppose because I love the boxing training so much, find some excercise you really enjoy 👍

[asteclaru]

I got a Fitbit about 5 weeks ago and since then :

- I've set myself a 10 km distance goal every day. This means that I now do stuff like walk from home to the tube station and from the tube station to work ; take the stairs instead of the lift/escalators ; walk wherever possible just to reach my target every day. It doesn't seem to make that much a difference at a first glance, but it really does motivate you to move more
- I try and do as much cardio as I can now, and I usually manage to get 2 or 3 good sessions a week
- I try and stay under the recommended calorie count for my weight every day (right now I think it's around 2300 cals/day)
- I've replaced fizzy drinks with liquid BCAAs. I've been using Scivation Xtend for a while and some of the flavours are really nice, a good substitute if you don't want to only drink water during the day
- I've replaced the snacks during the day (chocolate/crisps/whatever) with protein bars. I've been using Oh Yeah! Low carb bars for a while now and they're excellent. Almost as good as a real chocolate

The last two points I do because I don't want to lose a lot of muscle mass, which happens if you're on a low calories diet. The BCAAs and protein help prevent you going into a catabolic state.

When I started five weeks ago I was 122 kgs, now I'm 112. Still have about 20 kgs to go to reach my target, but so far I'm happy with how I'm progressing

[yumma]

Good thread!

This is my story, sorry it's a long one! I was settled down at a young age, through my 20's I ballooned up to 96kg/15st6lb which for a relative short ass just tipped me into the obese category. I had a best mate; Neil, who suffered a life changing injury which left him paralysed from the neck down. I wanted to raise some money to help fund the extension and adaptation of his home so I just needed to find a suitable event people may sponsor me for. At this point I was around age 30 and at my heaviest, I had heard of a obstacle coarse race (OCR) from a Personal trainer friend who had run Marathons and OCR's before and he said it was the toughest run he'd ever done, so of course I signed up and gave myself six month to train. To start I would go out for 20 minutes and run a minute, then walk a minute, I was following a beginner 5k training schedule, after 8 weeks I was jogging 5k in just over 30 minutes. I never followed a diet; but needless to say, I cut out refined carbs and other crap, ate low fat, veg heavy meals, I'd restrict myself to lean meat in sensible portions and have only a small portion of starchy foods. Breakfast would be whole grains with fruit and some natural yogurt, lunches would be salads. I found myself losing a stone per month (approx. 6kg) for the first three months.

In total I lost 5 stone/30kg and got down to the upper end of 'Normal' on the Obesity chart. I raised some good funds for my mate; in part because most colleagues thought I'd never do it and would probably die! As a Surveyor I also did the plans for my mates house, tendered the works, procured a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) from the Local Authority and Project Managed his extension, conversion, lift install and adaptation works.

This was 12 years ago now, I am now 42 I am thankful that this unfortunate event changed me a great deal. I am still with my wife, I am still best mates with Neil and I am still within half a stone of the weight I lost back then and still in a 30" waist pair of jeans. I can run 5k in sub 20 minutes.

I was always a heavy kid, I feel like a true example of we are what we eat, it just takes will power and dedication. I do not run so much now as the legs object more easily but instead have turned to Calisthenics training instead; body weight training effectively, which helps focus the mind on keeping the weight off as otherwise the training and moves such as 'human flag' or 'muscle ups' are much harder with every extra pound you carry.

Good luck out there, you can do whatever you want to achieve.

[andrewcregan]

If you want to see where you stand on BMI

http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Health...alculator.aspx

I started at around 32, and now sit (proudly) around 23.

[wildheart]

I lost 8 kg last year by cutting out carbs and started working with a Personal Trainer. The wheels came off late in the year when my Father died and I got diagnosed with cancer.Probably drank more than I should of.Anyhow put about 5kg back on, I’m still kicking the carbs and working with the PT.Being disabled it hard for me to push the cardio work which I know is the real fat burner.I live on bloody salads so food wise I’m not too bad.Alcohol is also being addressed.
I’m 90kg at the moment hoping to get to 85kg near to the summer, my target is 80kg but will need to really put in some work to get there!

My BMI is 26.9

[andrewcregan]

With reference to exercise, I lost all my weight by walking (relatively briskly).

[Ashtennisguru]

Buy "The Four Hour Body" and "The Four Hour Chef" by Tim Ferris, Read, Do, Win :)

[Greenman]

I started yesterday, going for the caveman thing. Lean and clean. I will start training in two weeks once the initial lack of energy has become the norm. I'm hoping to shift 4 stone by Christmas. I seem to live like a boxer these days, I shift the weight quickly but then pile it all back on again.

[castle]

I work as a GP.

A few years ago the practice I work in had bought bariatric scales and on the basis of this I persuaded one of our patients (40 year old man) to get weighed. April 2009 he weighed 275kg. He was assessed for bariatric surgery and was told he was too heavy but would be considered if he lost weight. He started to lose weight and ended up LOSING 140kg over the next 3 years without surgery, ending up at 138kg July 2012. Diet and what exercise he could manage.

If he was able to get his excess skin removed my guess is that he would weigh significantly less than this.

[Estoril-5]

I work as a GP.

A few years ago the practice I work in had bought bariatric scales and on the basis of this I persuaded one of our patients (40 year old man) to get weighed. April 2009 he weighed 275kg. He was assessed for bariatric surgery and was told he was too heavy but would be considered if he lost weight. He started to lose weight and ended up LOSING 140kg over the next 3 years without surgery, ending up at 138kg July 2012. Diet and what exercise he could manage.

If he was able to get his excess skin removed my guess is that he would weigh significantly less than this.

They don't remove excess skin on the NHS but some people are embracing it rather than being embarrassed.

Instagram has quite a few success stories and ongoing progress stories

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[andrewcregan]

I seem to live like a boxer these days, I shift the weight quickly but then pile it all back on again.

A continuous change in lifestyle would see you right Sounds like you can do the hard part, now just keep it off

[senwar]

Genuine question here, but how good is walking for you? What I mean by this is that I often go to the gym, go cycling and exercise when I'm on my health kick but feel I could do more.

I live at the top of a one mile hill and have even though just walking down it and back each lunchtime or at least when I'm not doing anything else. Will this be beneficial or would I just be as well going to the gym for an hour? I actually went out for a walk at dinner today, got the mrs to drop me off and I walked back about 3.5 miles (including our hill of death!)

My mrs and I do get out walking on a Sunday since we moved out the country way although this has been very limited by poor weather but now its picking up i'm just thinking of adding in a few mile walk every other day.

[andrewcregan]

Genuine question here, but how good is walking for you? What I mean by this is that I often go to the gym, go cycling and exercise when I'm on my health kick but feel I could do more.

I am no expert but.....

Obviously any exercise is good for you, and some will burn calories faster than others.
For me personally I prefer to walk in the country or coast, rather than be stuck inside a gym. Walking is also relatively gentle on your body and joints. Also easy to have a natter with anyone else who walks with you, so a social exercise too.

It is the only form of exercise that I used to lose just over 4 Stone, with also less and healthier food being consumed.

[senwar]

I am no expert but.....

Obviously any exercise is good for you, and some will burn calories faster than others.
For me personally I prefer to walk in the country or coast, rather than be stuck inside a gym. Walking is also relatively gentle on your body and joints. Also easy to have a natter with anyone else who walks with you, so a social exercise too.

It is the only form of exercise that I used to lose just over 4 Stone, with also less and healthier food being consumed.

Thanks - this is what I feel (the any exercise is good for you bit) so as well as doing what I do, on days I won't be cycling or gym (and when I say gym I mean I do classes, such as spinning and interval training). There is so much around where I live (I also live near the pennine trail) that I feel just getting outdoors on days I may not normally have intended to will be beneficial in the long run

[yumma]

I am no expert but.....

Obviously any exercise is good for you, and some will burn calories faster than others.
For me personally I prefer to walk in the country or coast, rather than be stuck inside a gym. Walking is also relatively gentle on your body and joints. Also easy to have a natter with anyone else who walks with you, so a social exercise too.

It is the only form of exercise that I used to lose just over 4 Stone, with also less and healthier food being consumed.

I agree fully; two things I stand by, One is that I am a firm believer in the best form of exercise is the exercise you enjoy most; otherwise you won't stick with it. Yes running may burn 1000 calories per hour whereas walking may take 2.5 hours to burn the same calories, but if you enjoy a walk, go for a walk.

The second bit of advice is; you can never outrun your fork. Again to put that into some context, you can woof down 1000 calories at the drive through in around 5-10 minutes, you'll never burn it off in the same amount of time.

Coincidentally 1 lb of fat loss equates to around 3500 calories burnt.

I guess the morale is find a sport/healthy activity you enjoy and use restraint and mindfulness to what you consume and you cannot go too far wrong.

Keep on keeping on :-)

Yumma

[alanm_3]

I think the reality is that any physical activity, whether that's walking, swimming etc is better than none, which in my case was the starting point.

[Montybaber]

My girlfriend had her BP checked in January and it was worryingly high, they gave her the chance of losing some weight before meds and gave her free slimming world membership for 12 weeks to see how she goes

She was worried about going alone and as I have always been 'large' i agreed to go with her for morale support, I am 6'2" and weighed 16st8 at xmas, I have got down to 14st10 this morning and she has lost a stone and BP is now fine

I may get ridiculed for admitting slimming world but the main driver (for me) is being weighed every week, it really does focus your mind and being competitive by nature it works well

My girlfriend is looking at holiday brochures at the moment so she must feel better and we have changed what we eat completely, there is no rocket science to SW but it simply works if you are disciplined

Well done to all on here that have/are losing weight, I have battled my whole life with my weight after being bullied at school for years and making me very self conscious, it is not easy

I hope you all hit your targets and enjoy wearing your budgie smugglers in the summer (no pics please)

[senwar]

I may get ridiculed for admitting slimming world but the main driver (for me) is being weighed every week, it really does focus your mind and being competitive by nature it works well

Why would you get ridiculed? Its a tried and tested successful method. I lost 4st on SW a number of years back although sadly when I tried again a few years later I couldn't get it working for me.

Well done on your fantastic loss (both of you)

[MFB Scotland]

My girlfriend had her BP checked in January and it was worryingly high, they gave her the chance of losing some weight before meds and gave her free slimming world membership for 12 weeks to see how she goes

She was worried about going alone and as I have always been 'large' i agreed to go with her for morale support, I am 6'2" and weighed 16st8 at xmas, I have got down to 14st10 this morning and she has lost a stone and BP is now fine

I may get ridiculed for admitting slimming world but the main driver (for me) is being weighed every week, it really does focus your mind and being competitive by nature it works well

My girlfriend is looking at holiday brochures at the moment so she must feel better and we have changed what we eat completely, there is no rocket science to SW but it simply works if you are disciplined

Well done to all on here that have/are losing weight, I have battled my whole life with my weight after being bullied at school for years and making me very self conscious, it is not easy

I hope you all hit your targets and enjoy wearing your budgie smugglers in the summer (no pics please)

Well done to you both ! anything that works and all that.

[Devonian]

I may get ridiculed for admitting slimming world but the main driver (for me) is being weighed every week, it really does focus your mind and being competitive by nature it works well

My mate has benn doing SW for 2 1/2 years and maintaining for 1 1/2 years in that time and still goes to the weigh in as it keeps him on track and motivated.

We'll done by the weigh, hopefully I'll see that success soon. Finding SW very doable so far.

There's been some great successes on this thread, it's very motivating indeed :-)

[Estoril-5]

One thing I highly highly recommend is getting the myfitnesspal app on your phone to track calories.

Sometimes losing track can be the reason to stunted weight loss.

Also all excercise is good for you but ones that elevate your heart rate are the ones that burn big calories.

And one last thing,there is a difference between weight loss and fat loss, they are not one and the same

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[sammyl1000]

Weight loss should be a deeply personal experience. Most methods work. I personally hate low fat diets it makes me feel bad. It makes my skin dry and I also feel very lethargic. I intermittent fast even though I do not need to lose weight. I also eat a high fat diet but the only added days I use are grass fed butter and high quality olive oils.

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[itsgotournameonit]

I hit 16 stone in 1990.I had a 38" waist and had to wear extra large clothing.I am only 5 10" so I was really over weight.A new diet helped me and for me "Atkins" and diet drinks helped me shed 4 stone in 6 months and went down to a 34" waist until 2015.

I then went through a marriage break up (Not a recommendation") and I am now 11 stone and have a 32" waist and wear medium size clothes.I eat pretty much what I like but my job means that I walk about 11 miles a day so I guess I am burning access calories off naturally.


On a different note this is one of my best mates.The last 18 months have seen him achieve this.



Religious use of the gym and the right diet.

Having his hair cut helped a little.

[Jdh1]

My experience is that food intake is more important than exercise for losing weight, but exercise is critical in determining you lose the right weight. Losing weight is relatively simple by creating a calorie deficit, and practically any diet will do that. But if you neglect protein or don't do resistance work while losing weight, much of what you lose will be lean tissue. You become a skinny fat man Observe most runners and cyclists. They don't look good.

Not only is this aesthetically disappointing, but you set yourself up for a bodyweight rebound, since muscle burns more energy than fat and you now have less of it. Here's my twopenneth...

1. Don't get hung upon this diet or that diet. Just eat healthy stuff you enjoy with the aim of creating a calorie deficit. Think about everything you put in your mouth. Don't absentmindedly eat anything.
2. Get plenty of protein
3. Prioritise resistance work at least 3 times a week. Not only will it help maintain and build, lean tissue, but it will also continue to burn calories after your exercise session. Cardio work doesn't do this.
4. Walk, cycle, row or run on other days where you can find time. Don't worry which. It's all good.

[Omegamanic]

My experience is that food intake is more important than exercise for losing weight, but exercise is critical in determining you lose the right weight. Losing weight is relatively simple by creating a calorie deficit, and practically any diet will do that. But if you neglect protein or don't do resistance work while losing weight, much of what you lose will be lean tissue. You become a skinny fat man Observe most runners and cyclists. They don't look good.

Not only is this aesthetically disappointing, but you set yourself up for a bodyweight rebound, since muscle burns more energy than fat and you now have less of it. Here's my twopenneth...

1. Don't get hung upon this diet or that diet. Just eat healthy stuff you enjoy with the aim of creating a calorie deficit. Think about everything you put in your mouth. Don't absentmindedly eat anything.
2. Get plenty of protein
3. Prioritise resistance work at least 3 times a week. Not only will it help maintain and build, lean tissue, but it will also continue to burn calories after your exercise session. Cardio work doesn't do this.
4. Walk, cycle, row or run on other days where you can find time. Don't worry which. It's all good.

A great summary!

It really is about starting some new habits, and getting the basics right first.

[Alansmithee]

1) Eat three square and nothing inbetween
2) Don't have snacks in the house
3) Sell you car and walk everywhere.

[Thorien]

My experience is that food intake is more important than exercise for losing weight, but exercise is critical in determining you lose the right weight. Losing weight is relatively simple by creating a calorie deficit, and practically any diet will do that. But if you neglect protein or don't do resistance work while losing weight, much of what you lose will be lean tissue. You become a skinny fat man Observe most runners and cyclists. They don't look good.

Not only is this aesthetically disappointing, but you set yourself up for a bodyweight rebound, since muscle burns more energy than fat and you now have less of it. Here's my twopenneth...

1. Don't get hung upon this diet or that diet. Just eat healthy stuff you enjoy with the aim of creating a calorie deficit. Think about everything you put in your mouth. Don't absentmindedly eat anything.
2. Get plenty of protein
3. Prioritise resistance work at least 3 times a week. Not only will it help maintain and build, lean tissue, but it will also continue to burn calories after your exercise session. Cardio work doesn't do this.
4. Walk, cycle, row or run on other days where you can find time. Don't worry which. It's all good.

Great advice that and exactly what I'm trying to do. The only thing I would add to this is also to try and ensure to get adequate sleep each night and as much good rest as possible on off days.

[Montybaber]

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Must have been a tough ask being a hairy biker and being on cooking shows all day

[Jdh1]

I think the replies in this thread demonstrate a fundamental point - anyone can lose weight and there are many different ways to do it. But very few people can manage to keep it off. The dieting industry is geared up to weight loss because that's where the money is, but maintenance isn't nearly so sexy or interesting, and so nobody wants to pay for that. Weight loss without a plan in place to keep it off is actually counterproductive, which is why most of us end up heavier than before after coming off a diet. So for everyone losing weight, that's great, but don't think 'job done'. It's never done!

On that depressing note...

[andrewcregan]

I think the replies in this thread demonstrate a fundamental point - anyone can lose weight and there are many different ways to do it. But very few people can manage to keep it off. The dieting industry is geared up to weight loss because that's where the money is, but maintenance isn't nearly so sexy or interesting, and so nobody wants to pay for that. Weight loss without a plan in place to keep it off is actually counterproductive, which is why most of us end up heavier than before after coming off a diet. So for everyone losing weight, that's great, but don't think 'job done'. It's never done!

On that depressing note...

Totally agree, anyone can lose weight.

As for putting the weight back on, there is a simple solution....
Do not diet, change your lifestyle.
Then when you reach your goal, you just carry on as (what is now) normal.

[Sweepinghand]

I just cannot believe how I have again "ballooned"

Positive that if I eat gluten free I bloat less

The ballooning makes me look seriously preggers



I have a job that is desk bound
Am stressed to f so don't want to go out after work

Am at my desk for 7

Maybe I should try Atkins again
It was good a few years ago

I need to see rapid results - - I know - mug comment

But my trousers are cutting into my waist and I have war woulda when I take off my clothing


Monday is d day
Lord I'm going to try

[Devonian]

I just cannot believe how I have again "ballooned"

Positive that if I eat gluten free I bloat less

The ballooning makes me look seriously preggers



I have a job that is desk bound
Am stressed to f so don't want to go out after work

Am at my desk for 7

Maybe I should try Atkins again
It was good a few years ago

I need to see rapid results - - I know - mug comment

But my trousers are cutting into my waist and I have war woulda when I take off my clothing


Monday is d day
Lord I'm going to try

Sounds a bit like me.

I'm 2 1/2 weeks in now and feel 10 times better than I did, but 2 1/2 weeks ago I felt totally cr@p - unhealthy, stressed, tired but couldn't sleep and generally extremely lethargic.

Just take it one day at a time. Get through tomorrow and Tuesday morning you'll feel a tiny bit better, come Wednesday morning better again. In no time you'll have done a week.

We've all been here before so know how to do it, it's just taking that first step.

Good luck and let us know gow you get on :-)