The Return of the Prodigal Loser

[LessToLose]

Hi everyone!

I hope you remember me from 7/8 years ago - I was LotstoLose at first, then I became LesstoLose. I managed to lose over 8 stone by the end of 2016 (I think). Thanks to my lovely local gym, I managed to keep it off, but since a major life change, nearly 2 stone has snuck back on. Bah.

I need to buck my ideas up and nip it in the bud, I am now in my 60s and the older you get, the harder extra weight is on the body.

Oh, I don't look like that picture in my profile, I will have to change it!

xx

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hello and welcome back, LessToLose

That was a great weight loss, and you've managed to keep most of it off. Now you just need to put a plan in place so you're heading downward again, to where you want to be.

You'll find everything you need by following this link healthunlocked.com/weight-l... Have a look through everything so you know what's on offer. The weigh in, daily diary and Fit is Fun posts are a good starting point. Active participation is the key so I hope we'll see you joining in around the forum.

Onwards and downwards

[LessToLose 4lbs in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thanks very much BridgeGirl, yeah it was an epic weight loss and I am a bit ashamed with myself for letting it slide, but I know I can do it. I will certainly join in on the posts, thank you!

xx

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to LessToLose]

Life plays tricks on us and I'm sure you can turn the tide

[Slimgym 19kg]

Our paths never crossed as I probably joined as you left, and then I didn't use it. I am now! Good luck! Try not to be hard on yourself for letting things slide. We all do it. Plus you didn't regain it all, just a small portion, which is actually amazing!

[LessToLose 4lbs in reply to Slimgym]

Thanks Slimgym, yeah, it goes on so easily, comes off so slowly!

[Slimgym 19kg in reply to LessToLose]

I know right! I lost 3 stone over 2.5 to 3 years. Really slow and steady. Second lockdown I wanted to eat all the cakes and biscuits and put most of it back on in 3 months! I'm a stone down in 10 weeks this time. Need to keep going in that direction

[LessToLose 4lbs in reply to Slimgym]

Well done, that is a good, healthy rate of loss, but yes, lockdown played quite a number on all of us. Keep going, you will get there!

[Slimgym 19kg in reply to LessToLose]

Didn't it just! We will get there again x

[ScottishKaty 1kg Restart Jan 2025]

i think you will find that there are quite a few of us returners on here… life gets in the way, and the weight goes up to a point where we don’t want to go back to… and that’s why we are back here in this supportive place

[LessToLose 4lbs in reply to ScottishKaty]

Thanks Katy, yes, life certainly does get in the way, take the eye off the ball for a minute and the weight just sneaks back on!

[Cockneyblue Restart March 2025]

Hi, yes, I’m a constant rebound too. It’s great knowing everyone, old and new, are always here. What a lovely site this is. Welcome home 👍

[LessToLose 4lbs in reply to Cockneyblue]

Thank you Cockneyblue, at least we have this lovely place to come back to!

[Mission17 7lbs]

welcome back LessToLose! You’ve taken the first step. I returned a few weeks ago and I’m just getting into the swing of it now.