Weight loss

[mikebez1]

Need to lose 20 stone. Ouch

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, mikebez1

Don't worry, that's just a number. Don't overwhelm yourself with the whole thing, concentrate on enjoying your journey and celebrating all successes

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[NewMe2018]

Don't think of it that way - that's far too much to contemplate. Just take it a stone (or even half a stone) at a time. You get amazing health benefits from just losing 10% of your body weight - so aim for that at first! I need to lose at least 10 stone and am progressing slowly - but I will get there, and so will you.

[mikebez1 in reply to NewMe2018]

Yes. It’s great to move to a new stone. I’m now 32stone 3lb can’t wait to measuring 31 something

[rachiegirl]

Hi mikebez1. I would echo what everyone else has said - don't look at the total amount, break it down into manageable goals. My first goal is to lose 5 kg by Christmas and I'm on my way - I've lost 1 kg and am due to weigh in again on Saturday and hope to see another 1/2 kg at least gone. It is doable. Wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey. This forum is great - really helpful and supportive.

[mikebez1 in reply to rachiegirl]

I’m looking to have lost over five stone by Xmas. Well done so far

[Familytree67 Host 4 stone]

Hi and welcome to this forum. As others have said take small steps at a time aiming for 7 lbs off as your first goal. It takes a while to get your head round everything but I found the nhs website very helpful. I never thought I would get as far as I have just hopefully another pound off at weigh in on Monday and I will have reached 3 and a half stone....have still a way to go. I count calories and keep a record of everything I eat on a daily basis. A tip for you too is to measure yourself now , make a note of your measurements and see how you get on each 7 lbs you lose.

All the best to you Sue

[mikebez1 in reply to Familytree67]

Hi. Well was 33 10. Down to 32 3. In two weeks. A long way to go.

[Familytree67 Host 4 stone in reply to mikebez1]

Hi well done with your weight loss so far is such a short time. It will take time but it is worth it when you start buying smaller clothes . Always a booster when friends or family start to notice your weight loss too. Hope you took a photo at the start if not take one now. I kept one pair of my largest crop trousers and keep putting them on , on Tuesday I could kept both of my legs down one trouser leg which made me feel brilliant. You have made an excellent start, keep it up and keep letting everyone on here know about your progress. Sue

[mikebez1 in reply to Familytree67]

Hi sue. Yes hopefully get into a lower waist size soon. Was 62 inch trousers. They are a bit loose even now.

[mikebez1 in reply to Familytree67]

Do you walk as exercise sue

[Familytree67 Host 4 stone in reply to mikebez1]

Hi I do walk but not for long as we are at top of a hill and we end up walking back uphill so tend to walk round the block. We have been away 3 times for 2/3 nights each time and walked quite a lot more then both during the day and after our evening meal. That is the only exercise I do apart from a bit of gardening when weather permits. I have gained some health benefits from losing weight....my cholesterol has halved down to 3.6 , my blood pressure is also going down . My GP said that for a 67 year old I am doing very well and he is very supportive of my weight loss. I have a problem with one knee from a fall I had 18 months ago which has made it difficult to walk too far. I also go swimming with my husband once a week and when we can I go another time with my daughters mother in law, but that time is a bit of chat and a bit of a swim etc. I have already got through four sizes of swimming costumes. Hope you have a family member or friend who is supporting you if not lots of people on here will give you lots of support. Sue

[rachyjones 7lbs]

Hi mikebez1, welcome! I echo what everyone has said, and definitely take lots of measurements, they'll help later! You will get there, one step at a time. Sort yourself a healthy diet and your body will adjust accordingly. Keep posting on here, even when things aren't going well, we're always here.

[mikebez1 in reply to rachyjones]

Thanks. I need to loose a few more stone till I can comfortably walk a distance. May be down to 30 stone

[Jints1]

Hi mike and welcome. You can do this. Take 1 day at a time stay close to the site for fabulous hints tips and support. Xx

[mikebez1 in reply to Jints1]

Thanks. Will do

[mikebez1]

Thanks will try. I haven’t taken any measurements apart from my 62 inch trousers are getting slack.

[mikebez1]

Hi. I think I’m now called mikebez. I’ve messed up on the registration