Disgusted with myself and ashamed to be back here again....I previously lost all my blubber, and maintained a bmi of 18.9 and 100lbs for several years... then let it slip, buried my head in the sand, even whilst buying bigger clothes, which areall now too very tight.... I stopped weighing and being accountable to myself and people here.... I just weighed myself for the first time in several years and am back to my heaviest... I knew I would be.. but only just faced facts and decided enough is enough. 145lbs, 5ft1", bmi 27.4!!
So that is 45lbs which is more than 3st to lose, if I am to get back to where I was .....being older that may not be achievable but I am here to tackle the first stone, and take it from there. One stone will make my current clothes feel more comfortable. I refuse to go up another size!
I can't believe what an idiot I am to have let it slip this far.... again.
But I have braved the scales.
Faced the facts
Know what I need to do
Am making myself accountable to you all.
Have set my first goal, which should be achievable.
Please be kind to me and cheer me on. I have shed my tears now to get on with it.
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Hi 2bfabnfitagain and welcome (back?) to this amazing forum.As some things may have changed since you were here I suggest you spend some time clicking about to find your way around. It's easier if you have a lap-top as there are several threads.
Have a good read of the pinned post “Welcome Newbies” and follow every thread.
I see that you've already "braved"the weigh in so super well done you for facing the problem, you've done it before so I have every faith in you to lose weight again.
I strongly suggest you read and contribute to the Daily Diary and and continue to participate in a Weekly Weigh in.
You will find there's loads of tips about better eating, from other members. Sharing your daily menu not only helps you stay committed, it can help other members too.
Thanks TabbyCat. Yes I was here previously under a different name. I feel embarrassed to use my previous name as I was then giving others encouragement and helping them maintain.... how far I have slipped is unreal. But that is the past... now facing the future. One meal decision at a time, I will read up and take notice.
Ah bless you 2b we all know how you are feeling so well done for coming back.You know how it works as you achieved your goal before. I myself keep returning but have never reached my goal.
Looking forward to seeing you on daily diary etc. I have just joined Hopalong on 100 day challenge 😀 and looking to lose 10lb in that time. How about joining in?
Don't beat yourself up.Retirement is a big thing. I have been retired nearly 2 years now. Before I retired I decided I was going to do more Nordic walking and give something back to the community.
I help out at a group called Living Later Life Well. I trained to become a chair exercise teacher and really love it.
I have one gentleman in my class who is 93 and what a character he is.
We take them on trips out and organise various activities for them.
I also decided to loose weight.
I have lost 1 stone and kept it off for nearly 2 years.
Thank you SmithyC. I too started Nordic Walking after I 'retired' but life got in the way. Hoping to get back to it. I started college last September and studying and assignment writing are sedentary and deadlines squeezed Nordic Walking out. I too volunteer, two days a week, doing pastoral work, but my pre retirement life was teaching sixty, 3 and 4 year olds. I never sat down! I need to plan in my walks again!
Hello, I wanted to tell you you are not alone. I lost lots and during a pretty gruesome spell gained, bit the bullet and now the weight is coming back off. A bit slower than I would like. We will get there. Do you do the Daily Diary? I go on the night before and have a plan to carry me and I find this helps. My husband retired and that has changed things too. Well done facing your demons. x
I appreciate that everyone is different but your current weight is just over 10 stones and you want to get to just over 7 stones.
I appreciate that you are only 5'1" and that you may be very petite, but just over 7 stones is very light - or am I missing something /have worked your weight out incorrectly.
Hi KimLeigh and thanks for your input on this post. Are you on a weight loss journey yourself? I would be happy to give you our full welcome if you are xx
Hi KimLeigh, and thanks again for joining in here.
We have many different groups within Weight Loss Support, and you might find some that help you through your own weight loss journey.
I've added the link to all the current groups, which includes an explanation on finding your way around. If you get stuck on anything, or are unsure, just ask.
It would be lovely to see you in one or more of the groups - the peer support has helped many reach their goals, and maintain them.
Hi 2B - Hope its going well for you - so easy to let it slip I so know 12lbs in 9 weeks quite terrifying - the lbs go on a lot faster then they come off (something so unfair about that!)
Brave and honest - with yourself, I admire you for putting it out there in a real way. Have a good week 'getting your house in order' so to speak and be kind to yourself. I have been supported over the past three years by this forum, looking forward to sharing your journey!
You can join our “drop a dress size for Christmas”. 😊
2bfabnfitagainMaintainer1 stone2023 September in reply to
If I lose a stone by Christmas as planned, I should also fit in the clothes that currently languish in my wardrobe, no?
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I've always found that giving others encouragement can be very cathartic to ourselves, absolutely nothing to be ashamed about.
Help me please I need to lose weight 
All the help I can get!
Disappointed in myself 
Please help me learn to eat healthy!
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