Has anyone lost weight themselves--not paying out to go to a slimming club?

The_Economist

My OH had to change her diet in May this year because she had high blood pressure for a few years, even though she is in her thirtys. Doc did'nt want too put her on tablets, so saw dietician at hospital and all she had to do was go on a low fat low salt diet. This might sound simple but she has shed stones. It's kindda weird because she has been on diets before and not worked. It is a case off YOU are what you EAT. I go kyaking and cycling and the OH does minimull excercise and still lost lots of weight!!!!

vishpatel

IMO most diets don't work because they concentrate on what you eat, not how much.

I lost weight by reducing meal sizes (by half actually) until I reached my ideal weight. Then I gradually increased the amounts again, but made sure not to over-eat like I had done before.

Everyone has to manage their relationship with food. There is a certain amount that will maintain your weight & not increase it. The hard bit is figuring out what that amount is & making sure you don't go over (or under!)

smokybabe

It looks like there is lots of us up for this challenge!!!:j :j

In the absence of our esteemed leader gilly 41 (nudge, nudge - we all get a head start here!) here is a list of us participants so far:-

gilly 41 (henceforth known as Group Leader) capitals please!
Zippy
Gilly 1964
Sultry 33
Hello
Hazzie 123
LJD1
Johanne
Pondsaver
bluenose 1
irchy-mum
Proby
lynsayjane
LaraHoust
Mardew
LittleL
Smokybabe
Winkle 1
gmeon
ClaireJones
lightatendoftunnel?
poppy-f1
sarymclary
safesound
xx-Tina-xx
Miss Moneypenny
tryhard
juliejim
memory girl
didjmond
HokeyCokey



As gilly 41 is away until the 9th if everyone agrees I think we should make weigh in days on a Monday as it is her thread after all.

All hints and tips will be much appreciated from us all and I for one feel so much more motivated knowing you are all out there:T :T :T

P.s. gilly 41 if I am out of line wading in with my enthusiasm then a virtual smack will be taken in good humour.

Now for the signature hmp! - how brave am I feeling? (edit - not so brave yet as to post my weight!!)

gmeon

May I join in?
I've got about 12lbs. to lose but will weigh myself tomorrow just to be sure!:rolleyes: I keep losing this last 12lbs and then putting it back on again. I've tried WW and online clubs but I think I need to do it for myself if I'm going to keep it off for good.
Thanks for the motivation to do something about it.

smokybabe

Hi gmeon and welcome, I'm sure gilly 41 won't mind at all. It's great that there are lots of us up for the challenge as we can keep each other motivated. Good luck.

Claire_Jones_3

Can I join you all?

I think I need to lose a lot more than you guys but the moral support would be great. Ideally I need to lose about 7 stone but I'll take it day by day and see how I go!

I moved away from friends and family with the OH and need some support from others trying to lose weight. It doesn't help when the OH is over 6foot tall, only weighs 12st and eats like a horse.

Tried Slimming World but found it scary and as I was going on my own didn't keep it up!

LittleL_4

Yeah!!! :T :j :T :j I'm being treated tonight and going for sushi and some wine. This will be my last treat then tomorrow I'm starting my healthy eating/exercise plan.

GOAL - LITTLE L WILL BE 1 STONE LESS FOR CHRISTMAS :j :j :j :j Then I might get into a sexy wee black number for those christmas jollies..

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!

x

smokybabe

Hi Claire, welcome on board. I like yourself have a lot to loose and after this initial "loose a stone for xmas" challenge I intend to go on and tackle the rest and by next christmas be able to wear the half of my wardrobe which has just sat there for the last several years.

lightatendoftunnel?

I would love to join in too. I have been trying to do it myself for the last two weeks. Started great lost 3lbs but really been struggling the last 3 days. I had been weighing my self on a Tuesday morning but i will change to a monday. I have plenty of experience to offer as i have been on diet going!!!!!!! would like to lose a stone and a half.

smokybabe

welcome aboard lightatendoftunnel?.