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191253summer2 stone
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I lost 2 and half stone 8 years ago. I’ve put it all back on!

I need to lose at least 2 stone, more if I can.

There are several reasons why. My 70th birthday this December, my daughters wedding, my health and keeping up with my 4 young grandchild.

I know I can do it, but am finding it hard to make a start.

I’m currently weighing 13stone 13lbs.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

Welcome back, 191253summer :)

It sounds as if you have a lot of incentives to help you lose weight.

As a reminder, all of the information you need about the forum can be found in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/weight-l... and we hope you'll be joining all the Events, Challenges and Clubs that we run.

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 :)

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Poorna66

I am in the same boat. I lost lot of weight a few years back but gained it all back and more 😭😭 Lets do this.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toPoorna66

Welcome back, Poorna66 :)

It's good to find someone in the same boat that you can buddy up with. I hope you and 191253summer will be active on the forum, we'll certainly be looking out for you both. Just follow the link to Pinned Posts and you won't miss anything healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

Onwards and downwards! :)

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191253summer2 stone in reply toPoorna66

let’s do it! I’m sure we both can

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focused1Maintainer13kg

2 stone is a tough goal . Little by little . You will feel better after a 7lb loss then keep going . I am 63. I had bad knees before I started . Sluggish with hardly any confidence . I then lost 18kg and changed jobs , started to buy a few lovely clothes, had a quality haircut . It doesn't only change your shape - well what shape was round ?? Mentally and physically the new me is happier . We are moving to the coast soon . I doubt whether I would feel as happy wobbling round on the beach . You aren't starting crazy heavy either . Think Monday . This is a new job , a new venture .

Good morning. I notice that you have already made a good start by posting on the weigh in today. You may find it useful to make your goals a little less daunting. If, say, you were to focus on attaining your first badge (7lbs) then that would be something to celebrate. Thereafter, the next badge, and the next and so on. It doesn't seem like a hard slog that way. Good luck whichever way you decide to do it.

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Herman7275Restart June 2024

well I am 70 come july, have been on low carb diet for a couple years I started out at 328 lbs,lost about 281 so far. I foundered thru covid but back at it !!! 1 stone =14 lbs. low carb diet & exercise, but have to stay at it or it will come back on !!

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focused1Maintainer13kg in reply toHerman7275

Agreed Herman - it does easily pile on . You can only eat what you buy but totally am with you about how easy it is to slip.

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Herman7275Restart June 2024 in reply tofocused1

Yes easy to slip, always can say " well it won't hurt 1 time" but then that come easier to say !! So got to get back to the straight & narrow!!! Good Luck we can do it !!!

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focused1Maintainer13kg in reply toHerman7275

We can !!! Would love to have you as a neighbour.I need positive kicks .

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