First Big Milestone

[UnitedRed]

Hi everyone, hope this encourages new people out there...

I’ve been on the forum since May (just over 12 weeks) and started out weighing 23st 4lb.

Like so many of us, life is busy. I work full-time and have a young family. I’ve had gym memberships on and off most of my adult life, but never got the eating bit right. At 34 something had to change.

Well today I weighted in at under 20 stone for the first time. While I’ve celebrated every stone coming off, this felt important. I can’t remember the last time I was this light, definitely not in the past 10 years.

Loosing weight has already changed my family life in terms of what I’ve been able to do with the kids. Having to buy smaller clothes has been amazing for self-confidence and my mental wellbeing. I’ve still go a long way to go (16st is the ultimate goal, but I’m nearly half way there).

Just want to encourage you to keep at it if you’re new. Results will come. Blips will happen. Some days you’ll feel great. Some days you’ll feel rubbish. Stick at it. Remember why you started. You can do this, and so can I!

[IndigoBlue61]

Woohoo 😊👏👍🎉. Very well done UnitedRed, amazing experience and so motivating 😊

Thank you for sharing your story

[jd65 2lbs Restart Feb 2025]

That’s an amazing achievement. Well done.

[ScoutyPat]

Welldone UnitedRed and thanks for the inspiring post

[Shield-Maiden]

That's brilliant, such a wopping weight loss, you must feel very proud...and, so you should! Enjoy the new you, and keep on losing!

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story x

[Megamags]

Well done hun. I’ve just come here and yours is the first post I’ve read! How inspiring!! Thanks for posting xx

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Megamags]

Hi and welcome, Megamags

All of the information you need about the forum can be found in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... and I hope you'll be joining all the Events, Challenges and Clubs that we run, especially a weigh-in and the daily diary.

If you haven't already taken it, here's a tour of the forum healthunlocked.com/?tour=true

We've found active participation to be key to successful weight loss and, of course, it's a good way to get to know people, find inspiration and share support and encouragement.

Wishing you all the best

[Hidden]

Awesome achievement in such a short space of time! Massive congratulations! 🙆‍♀️🎉👏

[Bee-bop Maintainer 2st 7lbs]

That is so good UnitedRed ! Well done on your loss and getting to 20, in 12 weeks- fantastic achievement 👍

[teddy14]

You are doing really well UnitedRed getting below the 20 is bound to be a really good feeling, so true what you said about every day being different, I used to be easily put of if I had a bad day, but I am determined this time to carry on we are only human, if it was easy then nobody would be overweight or underweight, it is a struggle for us all, have a good week ahead 🌞❤️🤞

[ArtyMa 4lbs]

Hello.

I think you are a star! Super achievment, and thank you, yes, you are inspiring and encouraging me, as I begin on my journey. Today I flopped.. I just feel the weight, and

ate some things (donuts) I should not have eaten..

I have the desire.. you show it can be done.. thank you x

[UnitedRed in reply to ArtyMa]

Hi ArtyMa, don’t worry - I have those kind of days too!

[Goal_slimand60]

Thanks needed this. Had been doing well but slowly I’ve slipped more and more. Need to get back on the path!

[UnitedRed in reply to Goal_slimand60]

I know the feeling Goal, there are days/weeks I struggle too and am disappointed at weigh-ins.

[Charl33]

What an amazing post to start my day with! Thank you UnitedRed.

[Racheller]

Congratulations!!!! Well done. Reading your success of course is quite inspiring, thank you for sharing!

[Ceridavis72]

Well done to you that is an amazing achievement and you’re well on the way to your target. This is inspiring to read and helpful.

[gman1961]

Well done UnitedRed,

Keep up the great work.

Gary

[Read4]

Thanks for the inspiration. Having a down day today and your message has perked me up a bit. I think I’m being ‘good’ and then I get on the scales and have gained a lb so think ‘What’s the point!’ and so the cycle begins yet again. I could eat everything in the house today and it will be a battle not to. I have messaged a friend to see if she wants to go out for a coffee. If she doesn’t I will go shopping on my own just to get out of the house Good luck with the rest of your weight lose. You have made an amazing start. Well done you. X

[UnitedRed in reply to Read4]

Thanks Read4, I know it’s not easy. Keep going, it’ll be worth it in the end. Hope you get out with your friend.

[Panisangelicus 5lbs]

Well done in getting down to 20 stone. Your making me open my eyes to the fact this can be done. I’m one of the larger ladies as well and your inspiring me to keep going.

[Paddedpeggy]

Well done! That’s fantastic! You are an inspiration to everyone and shows it can be done. It’s a lovely feeling to feel good about yourself and get into smaller clothes. Keep going and you’ll reach your target 😘🙏🏻🌈👏

[UnitedRed]

Thanks for all the really kind comments folks, much appreciated. Feel very blessed to be part of such a supportive community.

Hit 3.5st off today - that’s half way to my 7st goal. Celebrate every milestone!

[Hidden]

A great overall loss well done🍏🍎

[Hidden]

Loved your post. Absolutely delighted for you. You are an inspiration.

[Cosmo501 Restart May 2024]

Wonderful to read of your success, and the obvious happiness it is bringing to you! Gives me incentive to keep at it, and keep pushing onwards and downwards.

Best wishes for your next 3.5st milestone!

Well done!