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  • Jellybaby
    Jellybaby Posts: 1,305 Forumite
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    Bubbs I have no idea why the gain, especially yours though, as you’re so focused and your food is always 100% on plan.   

    I’ve tried all different combinations - changing up menus, dropping /using HEXB, HEXAs, various syn quantities, SP days/weeks, food diaries - you name it I’ve tried it!  The main reason I keep with SW is this is the way I eat which is maybe the problem, maybe I need to shake up my metabolism?? 

    Im 5’ 6.5”, 12 st  2lbs and wear size 12 comfortably.  If my BMI was lower I’d call target even though I’ve always had ten and half stone in my head as ideal weight. Although I’d like to be lighter I don’t know if I’d want to drop any more sizes as I get older. Think there’s a fine line there! 


  • bubbs
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    Jellybaby said:
    Bubbs I have no idea why the gain, especially yours though, as you’re so focused and your food is always 100% on plan.   

    I’ve tried all different combinations - changing up menus, dropping /using HEXB, HEXAs, various syn quantities, SP days/weeks, food diaries - you name it I’ve tried it!  The main reason I keep with SW is this is the way I eat which is maybe the problem, maybe I need to shake up my metabolism?? 

    Im 5’ 6.5”, 12 st  2lbs and wear size 12 comfortably.  If my BMI was lower I’d call target even though I’ve always had ten and half stone in my head as ideal weight. Although I’d like to be lighter I don’t know if I’d want to drop any more sizes as I get older. Think there’s a fine line there! 


    I know it's bloody crazy!! but so disheartening :(

    See i always eat like this, perhaps never had so much veg but always had veg.

    I never look at BMI they were saying on the telly yesterday such an out dated thing now 🤔 i would be very happy at size 12 and that weight, i will NEVER be a size 12 :(
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • savingholmes
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    I was told by a Bupa doctor at a similar height and weight that it was about right for my body structure... I can only dream of that weight right now @JELLYBABY_2

    Commiserations @bubbs
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
  • bubbs
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    My target was 12 st 12 and i was size 16/18!!  @savingholmes, i have posted this before and others have seen it, everyone says 12-14 that is a size 16

    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • Jellybaby
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     In @beanielou wise words - we keep plodding 🙂
  • savingholmes
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    That's kind of what I was saying though - it depends on your individual body type and bone structure. I know people who weight 7 stone less than me but because they are out of proportion to me they look as over-weight as I do if that makes sense... 
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
  • Jellybaby
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    You look amazing @bubbs  I don’t wear dresses, live in jeans and leggings 🙈
  • bubbs
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    That's kind of what I was saying though - it depends on your individual body type and bone structure. I know people who weight 7 stone less than me but because they are out of proportion to me they look as over-weight as I do if that makes sense... 
    Yes i understand what you mean 
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • bubbs
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    Jellybaby said:
    You look amazing @bubbs  I don’t wear dresses, live in jeans and leggings 🙈
    Thanks but a stone heavier now 😫😫
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • Mrs_Ryan
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    Hiya
    I’ve lost the plot a bit today so not posting my food 🙈I think I was too harsh on myself. Line has been firmly drawn though, back on it tomorrow. 
    I went over to Milton Keynes to do some shopping. I wanted some clothes for work, as I’m going back to the office the week after next. I have some suitable things but not too many. 
    I got a couple of tops from Yours (size 16! Dear me) to go with some leggings I got from Primark. I also got a couple of t-shirts from there, they’re men’s but I really like them. 
    I also bought a couple of candle jars from Yankee Candles, some foaming shower stuff from Rituals and some undies, pjs and leggings from Victoria’s Secret and Bravissimo (I wish I had never found that shop- I’ve now bought four new bras and they’re not cheap!) On the upside though it’s nice to have some undies that actually fit me now 😂
    I have to laugh though. I wore my new River Island jeans and I was constantly hiking them up. OH remarked that since I’ve lost weight I’ve got no bum 😂(same happened last time) so I’ve realised the reason I couldn’t keep my jeans up- they’re bum sculpt jeans and I’ve got nothing to sculpt 😂😂I even tried the 16 on in the same jeans and I managed to get them on and fastened but the 18 was a bit more comfy. 
    Night all xx
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