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  • _Dolly_Rocker_
    _Dolly_Rocker_ Posts: 972 Forumite
    Fourth Anniversary 500 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper

    Well done - it's so hard to keep the motivation isn't it but think of the feeling when you make that last payment.

    I've lost ZERO weight - will be better next month.

    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • Highlanddream
    Highlanddream Posts: 341 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker

    Well the weight loss has gone pear shaped - I am currently on steroids for a lung condition so I am not even trying but the debt is going down well, hoping to clear the last credit card by the end of the month and then work on the last loan, woo hoo.

    @_Dolly_Rocker_ I am with you in that department!! 🤣

    Sept 24 : £32000                  Sep 25 - £10356         Feb 26 - £6872               
    May 25 :  £14000                  Oct 25 -  £9569          Mar 26 - £6726          
    June 25 : £13000                   Nov 25 - £9275                                  
    July 25 :  £12000                   Dec 25 - £8975
    Aug 25 :  £11436                   Jan 26 -  £8065
  • Dakota_Rose
    Dakota_Rose Posts: 219 Forumite
    100 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic

    You are doing amazingly well with the debt repayments! Well done for keeping the momentum.

  • Highlanddream
    Highlanddream Posts: 341 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 14 February at 5:46PM

    thank you, I have a wobble every so often 🤣. I've just a money transfer for the loan with 12 months interest free, with the transfer fee will be saving a few hundred pounds, figure it will keep me focused to pay it off within that time!

    Sept 24 : £32000                  Sep 25 - £10356         Feb 26 - £6872               
    May 25 :  £14000                  Oct 25 -  £9569          Mar 26 - £6726          
    June 25 : £13000                   Nov 25 - £9275                                  
    July 25 :  £12000                   Dec 25 - £8975
    Aug 25 :  £11436                   Jan 26 -  £8065
  • Highlanddream
    Highlanddream Posts: 341 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 21 February at 5:05PM

    I'm having a wobble, after pay day I will be down to my last debt. £6958, I am now thinking stuff it, pay the minimum and then do a 0% balance transfer each time it runs out. I know this isn't the best way but fed up now with paying it all off.

    Then I think shall stop putting tax money away and just add that to the debt to finish paying it off quicker then save to cover the tax.

    Losing the plot!

    Finishing the steroids shortly so will start on the weight loss again a few days later.

    Sept 24 : £32000                  Sep 25 - £10356         Feb 26 - £6872               
    May 25 :  £14000                  Oct 25 -  £9569          Mar 26 - £6726          
    June 25 : £13000                   Nov 25 - £9275                                  
    July 25 :  £12000                   Dec 25 - £8975
    Aug 25 :  £11436                   Jan 26 -  £8065
  • RedLipstick
    RedLipstick Posts: 241 Forumite
    100 Posts First Anniversary Name Dropper

    Don't lose sight! Being fed up is normal but look at your own post from December if you're lacking motivation. We're here cheering! Keep going, you're almost there! 💪

    Mortgage: £173,700 Sep 22  £157,700 Feb 26

    MF Date: Sep 52 Mar 52

    CC Debt: £15,250 Nov 25 £9,200 Feb 26

    NSD: Jan: 17/31 | Feb: 12/28

    2026 Challenges:

    MFiT-T7 #5

    DFbyXMAS #7

    Sealed Pot Challenge #022

    2026 Grocery Challenge: 20/01 - 19/02 £132.79/£200

    2026 Grocery Challenge: 20/02 - 19/03 £31.85/£200


  • Dakota_Rose
    Dakota_Rose Posts: 219 Forumite
    100 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic

    What @RedLipstick said! The end is in sight - just keep swimming.

  • Highlanddream
    Highlanddream Posts: 341 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker

    Thank you, it just feel never ending at this moment in time.

    Sept 24 : £32000                  Sep 25 - £10356         Feb 26 - £6872               
    May 25 :  £14000                  Oct 25 -  £9569          Mar 26 - £6726          
    June 25 : £13000                   Nov 25 - £9275                                  
    July 25 :  £12000                   Dec 25 - £8975
    Aug 25 :  £11436                   Jan 26 -  £8065
  • LzzyIsGod
    LzzyIsGod Posts: 636 Forumite
    500 Posts First Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper

    Oh you are just within touching distance! Think of it as the final.sprint at the end of the marathon - you've done so well and achieved so much, just a little bit further to.go!


    Have a little faith, baby, have a little faith". Oddball - Kelly's Heroes
  • RedLipstick
    RedLipstick Posts: 241 Forumite
    100 Posts First Anniversary Name Dropper

    It does, but it's not something you will regret, trust me. Throw all your energy (and money!) at it, you are so close now. You're doing it for YOURSELF and your future self. Keep going!

    Mortgage: £173,700 Sep 22  £157,700 Feb 26

    MF Date: Sep 52 Mar 52

    CC Debt: £15,250 Nov 25 £9,200 Feb 26

    NSD: Jan: 17/31 | Feb: 12/28

    2026 Challenges:

    MFiT-T7 #5

    DFbyXMAS #7

    Sealed Pot Challenge #022

    2026 Grocery Challenge: 20/01 - 19/02 £132.79/£200

    2026 Grocery Challenge: 20/02 - 19/03 £31.85/£200


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