Hope to lose weight

[MmcI]

Hi MMCI here. My daughter is getting married in about s years time and I am planning to lose 2 stone before then. Am in my late fifties . All advise that works welcome!

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello, what a lovely reason to lose weight 😊 I also started out losing weight for my sons wedding ❤️

I have lost weight slowly and steadily by following a generous plan with regular treats, initially 1lb a week slowing to about 1/2 lb a week. I have also gradually increased my exercise from zero to walking and indoor cycling twice a day 😊

A year is quite a long time, so could you have interim targets? Say 12 weeks like the NHS plan?

Good luck 😊

[Arthrath 7lbs]

Hope. Humm, that sounds like you expect to fail. You will have to use more positive and assertive words.

Set short goals to aim for. I now aim for 1 lb per week. If I loose more then it a celebration. In the past I tried to loose more a week but I was only setting myself up for failure and then threw in the towel. My goals as I have said are short. This enables me to adjust my expectations without feeling overwhelmed.

Writing or logging everything you you eat before it enters your mouth is a good wake up call and you can decide if The calories are really worth the pleasure. My fitness pal is a good place to do this.

It was a shock to me to find out how much I was consuming and how few calories I was using.

Good luck.

[PedallingMinstrel Restart April 2024]

Good luck my advice is only eat real food avoiding processed foods which hide calories. I am now 62 so I think it's never too late to take control. I started 30 days ago eating healthily and cycling tried running but hurt my back I have been cycling though. My stomach is flatter now for my hols in ten days but will keep going even on holiday . I think if you make healthy choices it's inevitable that eventually weight will reduce. I am keen to start swimming as an exercise. I managed to fit into 34 inch holiday shorts I was in 38 inch before. I have stopped drinking beer and wine as that was my Achilles heel. I am going to try to wait till December 25 before I have my next drink of beer or wine!I wish you every success🚧