Focused & Determined

[Catterpillar]

Hi everyone

I've been overweight since I had my last baby almost 4years ago. The "baby weight" excuse started wearing thin but I wasn't mentally ready to do anything about it!! Photography is my passion. I luv making memories and recording them. Looking at photos of myself was becoming awful. Realising what I look like to the world that I had to face. It took me the greater part of last year to sort myself out mentally, and I started 2020 rearing and determined to not only lose the weight but to become fit and healthy again so that I can be the best mum I can be to my children. Any advice will be gratefully received. I'm watching what I eat and I've started to exercise again. In just one month I feel a whole lot better about myself and about life in general even tho I haven't had a major shed of pounds! Slowly but surely I am determined to get fit and fabulous again!!!

[IndigoBlue61]

The best advice is to make use of the forum, read all the Pinned Posts for guidance on how to find your way around, and try to check in regularly 😊

As a peer to peer support group we rely on mutual encouragement, and nothing beats joining in, reading posts and replying to others. Our group Weigh-in and the Daily Diary are probably the best places to start.

[gman1961 Host]

Sounds like you have a plan , I have a problem in the mirrored lift at work I see myself as being massive .I like myself to the fat controller off Thomas the tank kids programme.

Today I started excercising and realised how in fit I am.

Great support on this forum,have a great week.

Gary

[Catterpillar in reply to gman1961]

Not that it's any consolation Gary, but the Thomas the Tank controller is a good guy!!! I used to luv mirrors in the lift. It was my last chance to check my hair make up. Now I dread them because they give a clear view of my every angle!! Not forever tho! We can do this!

[gman1961 Host in reply to Catterpillar]

I don't think they show the real picture ,I was at the seaside a few weeks ago and I couldn't find the one that made me look thin lol.

We can do it.

Have a great week.

Gary

[Hidden in reply to gman1961]

Good luck with your weight loss journey stay positive you can do it. Paul

[gman1961 Host in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Paul,

Gary

[Catterpillar in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Paul. I really want this to be a new beginning of healthy living and a healthy me. Watch this space

[Craftyperson in reply to Catterpillar]

hate it in the changing rooms that have mirrors all round cant escape yourself

[Catterpillar in reply to Craftyperson]

I know the feeling all too well. We've got to change that tho!! Use those mirrors to notice the subtle changes in our bodies as we evolve into healthier, better shaped people

[Craftyperson in reply to Catterpillar]

yes it is better now

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

"watching what I eat" suggests you're concentrating more on how much you're eating, rather than what you're eating. That may not be the most useful for you.

I'd be interested in what you think of this information

psychologytoday.com/us/blog...

fatismyfriend.co.uk/

healthline.com/nutrition/10...

You'll get a lot of help, support and information if you join in with forum activities, particularly a weekly weigh in and the Daily Diary. You'll find them on the link moreless gave when she welcomed you a couple of weeks ago healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... I hope you'll explore everything that's on offer. Active participation can give you a real boost so I hope we'll see you out and about, around the forum

[Catterpillar in reply to BridgeGirl]

Meal wise, it is what I am eating rather than how much. If I've got a range of veggies prepared, I'll happily have a second helping. I know I have to be prepared and make healthy food available so that there is less of a temptation to eat something unnecessary.

[Tiggerr in reply to Catterpillar]

Slightly confused about your response as the links that BG has provided are to do with changing what you eat and understanding what is healthy food. Eating the right healthy food and in the right amounts helps mitigate against temptation.

[Catterpillar in reply to Tiggerr]

Sorry for your confusion. I am saying exactly that tho! I have changed what I eat to healthier options and feel great about it.

[Slimmer_swimmer in reply to Catterpillar]

That is my strategy too!

Organization is the key to success!

[Catterpillar in reply to BridgeGirl]

Those were all very interesting reads. Thank you for sharing. I am certainly in favour of fats. I know they have great health benefits. It's sugar that serves no purpose that I am trying hard but struggling to stay away from.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Catterpillar]

You're welcome

Have you found your way to the low carb high fat forum yet? healthunlocked.com/lchf-diet And do join the Daily Diary as you'll find lots of members reducing carbs and aiming to get the balance right.

You'll find the Diary alongside the weigh-in every day. This will help healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... - unless you're using the HU app, which doesn't reach all parts: if so, ditch it and use the forum website

[Slimmer_swimmer]

It sounds like you are already fabulous and on your way to it!

I am glad you are here.

I am sure you can do it!

[Tiggerr]

Hi Catterpillar and welcome

Being in a good place for your kids is great motivation as you will only have to look at them to remind you of your goals.

Best of luck!

[S11m]

Hi, Catterpillar , welcome.

If you "slim smart" weight loss is not so hard! It is not all about motivation and masochism.

Some of us here find that what works is a combination of The Low Carbohydrate, High-Fat (LCHF) diet (see the forum here on Health Unlocked) and Not Snacking All Day AKA Intermittent Fasting (IF). See:

Newbies IF FAQ:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

The Fasting and Furious Forum, here on Health Unlocked:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

[Catterpillar in reply to S11m]

Thanks for that S11M. I'll have a look. I am in no way against fats. I know how necessary they are for many functions. The intermittent fasting doesn't sit well with me. I have a steady flow of food through the day and stop eating at 6p.m. So that's infact my fasting period of 12 hours until breakfast the following day. I snack on fruit vegetables and nuts if I'm peckish between meals and I've found that having a bit of what I'm craving - chocolate or crisps and biscuits which I know serve no nutritional purpose, keeps me on track better than if I rule them out completely. Looking forward to the forum. Thanks for showing me the link. I'm still working my way around!

[S11m in reply to Catterpillar]

12:12 is "Intermittent Fasting" - and a good place to start.

[Craftyperson]

well youve made a good start coming on here, read what admin sends and jump on in. if you join in a weigh day will benefit more. good luck and if your feeling better already thats good weight isnt everything inches and health just as big a part