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[tish12]

has any one got 8 stone to lose if so we can support each other.

[sueper]

Hi tish, I have about 10 stone more to lose. Lost just over 3 so far

More than happy with a bit of mutual non-judgmental support, which all of us with a bit more to lose need

[tish12 in reply to sueper]

thankyou and well done losing that so far.

[sueper in reply to tish12]

Thanks It hasn't been easy but also it hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be.

Good luck, we are all here for you

[Helen51]

Hi, I have 8 stone to loose and am struggling even though I have upped my exercise! I get frustrated when I gain and can often go two steps back! I would love someone to tell me never mind ,get back on and keep going. Mutual encouragement and support.

Helen51

[tish12 in reply to Helen51]

well thats brilliant i need the same too x thankyou.

[Tracy-TOPCAT in reply to Helen51]

You will now doubt have some days when something comes up that can throw off your goal, Life Happens. But don't get angry and misjudge yourself as tomorrow is another chance to get back on track and continue on. Just remember to look your self in the mirror pretend you are looking at your own personnel coach and say (Ok you had an off day yesterday, so let's cross that off to experience and begin again). I have 6 stone to lose and unfortunately I live in Cork, a place I did not grow up here so I don't know anyone I can go for walks with so it is at times hard to stay motivated. You can do it. Best wishes

[Ros1]

Hi Tish12,

I have lost 7st 8lbs in the last 21 months, down from 22st 10lbs, I'm now nearly 15st, so still more to lose. If I can be of any help, I've probably faced many of the same hurdles as your are over the past months or at least can understand the heartaches that go with being severely overweight brings, I would be happy to be here for you.

Ros1 xx

[tish12 in reply to Ros1]

thankyou so much and well done thats brilliant weight loss x

[Fran19]

Just joined, but have that much to lose, will also need support.

[Lightsite in reply to Fran19]

Hi Fran I have 9stone to lose and also have just joined so happy to be of support.

[Fran19 in reply to Lightsite]

Today is day one, 19.4 on the scales this morning. I find it hard to put together a daily menu, can you tell me where to look to get lunch menu?

[Lightsite in reply to Fran19]

Hi Fran, I had a look on the NHS Choices 12 week plan, looks clear and friendly see what you think - it feels a good start

[tish12 in reply to Fran19]

i would look on the meal planner. im on my first wk 19st 11lbs. i had a heart attack last year june 14 only 36 yrs old. i was 20 st 7lbs at my heaviest. but it was they say the fags that did it. but onwards and upwards we will all get there.

[tish12 in reply to Fran19]

your well come. you can do it.

[Andyt2120]

You can do it. I've been at it for 13 months and achieved my 7 stone weight loss yesterday. One more stone to go then to maintain.

Not easy by any means but if you stick with it it does get easier. May cost a fortune in new clothes though.

[Lightsite in reply to Andyt2120]

7 stone !! Fantastic !!

[tish12 in reply to Andyt2120]

wow thats brilliant.

[Lightsite]

Hi I have just joined this morning and have 9 stone to loose. I have done many of the 'diets' over the years and have always felt a sense of shame re my weight. Would love to be slim to be healthy happy and buy gorgeous clothes !!

Really happy to offer support to others and feel very positive that this is the way forward.

[tish12 in reply to Lightsite]

dont look at it as a diet look at it as a way of life. it makes it easier that way. and i know exactly how you feel we will all get there together small steps = big changes.

[Lightsite in reply to tish12]

Hi tish, thanks you are right it is a new way of life for us all new beginners and yes I think we have a group going here ! all in it together !

[tish12]

thankyou to you all we will all get there together seems we may have a bit of a group going on here.

[Jilltomordy]

I just found this today. I feel so low as I'm the big one. I would love to lose 8 stone but it seems so far away. I keep saying tomorrow. I am lucky as I go on holiday a week today so I am thinking I should just start when I get back. Going to hate looking like this on the beach.

[Lightsite in reply to Jilltomordy]

Hi enjoy your holiday and be aware of those extra so called treats ! Do really want them ? If so enjoy - no guilt ! But sometimes you may not want them on second thought and would prefer to leave alone, which ever have a great time

[tish12]

go on your holiday i know how you feel. try to make some good food choices, drink plenty of water. swim in the pool. and dont worry too much, im 19st 11lb i was last year 20st 7lb im 37 last year i had a heart attack but they say the fags did it. i would say enjoy your holiday and make the changes when you get back. dont look at it as a diet look at it as i lifestyle change. and you wont be the biggest one there. try not to compare yourself. we can help support each other x

[Jilltomordy]

I'm off to the gym today. I haven't been for nearly 3 weeks and recently all I do is swimming. My body hates the gym part but I love to swim. I am very slow. Cannot get into healthy eating with only a few days to my holiday but also can't find anything new to take as feel a right lump. I'm sure you know the feeling

[Tracy-TOPCAT]

I have 6 stone I would love to lose, but I have gotten no support at home as soon as I mention I want to go on a diet my partner brings home a large take - away every night. I really could do with some real support from people whom truly understand.

[AlexandriaUK]

My saying is, if you don't have bad days how will you be able to appreciate the good ones, try to stop thinking in stones, cut back to pounds instead and then it will be a big achievement to lose just a pound which is great as you can lose a pound a day without a massive change to your daily régime.