Just to let you know I have been dieting since Jun 2016. So far I have lost 3 stone. I have another 1.5 stone to lose to get to a healthy BMI. I feel so much better and have dropped 3 dress sizes from a 18 to a 12. I have a feeling I will end up a size 10, because that is where I was before I put on weight.
So how have I done it? Writing down the calories I eat, cutting out alcohol and since Jan 2017 going to a slimming club that tracks your weight. I usually lose 1lb a week, a slow and steady progress that doesn't make me feel hungry or deprived. I appreciate giving up alcohol isn't for everyone, but keeping an eagle eye on what you eat does.
Good luck, don't give up
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I admire your success you've done so well I've only just started I'm starting by drinking more water then when its a habit I'm going to try watching what I eat what sort of things do you eat for breakfast lunch and dinner and is there any major no goes to eat like chocolate and crisps I know it should be obvious but those are the hardest especially with Easter just been and gone x
I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables plus lean meat, chicken, turkey and pork. I also eat eggs and cheese. I suffer with IBS so cannot cope with beef, lamb or gluten (bread, biscuits, cake etc). I drink coffee and tea with skimmed milk and sometimes rely on crisps and nuts to give me that feeling of a carbohydrate hit.
All I can say is view weight loss as a manageable change to your lifestyle. Work out what works for you and go for it!
Thank you for your advice I'm starting porridge for breakfast and definitely need to introduce more veg its nice to see you eat a well varied diet still so I will try it , reading your story has give me more confidence that I can do it too so thank you and all the best x
Just finished the 12 week challenge and lost 3 stone .Now starting again to reach my Target 10st10lb. The main no goes are biscuits, cake and sugary drink. And my treat is MOSER ROTH Chocolate from Aldi, They have 5 small bars in a Pack. But the Biggest Problem People have is Portion Size. You must have Treats ,but not every day.
Ok biscuits are definitely a weak point for me but I definitely could swap them for dark chocolate lol, and portion size I don't have a clue what portions I should eat. I'm gonna get stuck in with it tho and add loads of veg into my diet I definitely don't eat enough of that thanks for your advice
Well done , brilliant weight loss.. Portion sizes def make a difference eg. Recommended Portion of meat is much smaller than you would think 4-6 ounces but you can fill up on huge amounts of veggies except peas are full of sugar. Always good to do a little research into do's & dont's with foods & portions sizes . As for dark chocolate waitrose do a delicious dark choc with nuts so rich & tasty only need a few squares to feel satisfied .. Yes I agree sweet things should be treats not daily indulgences .. Good luck keep up the good work it's all about being healthier, happy & fitter 👍
Excellent effort - and your post makes me realise it will be worthwhile in the end, just need to get back to the pound a week loss rather than messing about! Thank you and well done.
Well done and thanks for your encouragement just to keep going. I am motivated but having family stay for 2 weeks over Easter has been a set back for me weight wise We had meals out plus a lot of extra food( lots the type I woulnt normally buy) in the house.However they have now gone but come back again in mid July for a month Grrrrrrr but I have 2 and a half months to prove to myself I can do it. So far since I started here 6 weeks Ive lost 5 pounds which I should be happy with. 1 pair of trousers have gone in the charity bag and other clothes are feeling looser . Your suggestion of writing everything down is definately the way forward for me and continue moveing as much as possible. Onwards and downwards for us both
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