Yep, Im sorry, someone was going to mention it and i feel it should be me as I sit here after stuffing my face for 3 days.
Im sure Ive put on at least half a stone since Xmas, my stomach feels like a football has been nesting in it.
I really feel like its about time I tried to lose weight. Im heading towards 40, spent the last few years overweight. Dieting has never appealed to me and previous attempts have dwindled back into my usual habits.
I have junk food in the cupboard swhich I refuse to throw away, but as soon as they go, I wont buy anymore.
Im going to hate every second of it.
My goal is to lose 2 stone in however long that takes.
Until last summer Iād never dieted before. Never needed to to be honest. I love to eat, but I eat a pretty good balanced diet, I donāt like red meat and donāt eat many carbs anyway (due to dietary reasons) but I began a new job where I was able to come home for lunch- and I began just grazing when I came home for my lunch break- so within a month Iād put half a stone on- which was all the motivation I needed.
I read about the 5:2 diet, including buying the actual book to read about the science behind it. And Iāve got to say- it was great!
Within 2 months Iād lost a stone, but it was fairly gradual which was my aim.- less likely to put it back on!! The first week was quite difficult and the odd day after that was- but I wasnāt insanely strict with myself, if I was going out for a meal or something I just wouldnāt do it. I continued until a couple of months ago, and then just sort of stopped, not intentially- I just got a bit lazy with trying I think- but I havenāt put any of the weight back on.
I didnāt find it difficult though- it was easy, and I could see the difference really quickly but it felt healthy! I felt like I had more energy and felt less lethargic when I got home from work. And despite what some people said (whoād never actually tried it) The day after the 500kcal fast days you donāt feel like you can eat a horse- your body adjusts pretty quickly and I was able to get up and not crave breakfast which surprised me.
I am going to give it a go again this year- well, 2015 as ideally Iād like to lose another half stone.
All the best with yours- Iām sure youāll burn off that excess Christmas food pretty quickly!!
Ive heard of the 5:2 diet. it seems to appeal to me as dieting is dull when its 24-7. If its just for a couple of days it wont fee like such an effort. Il look into it more.
The whole family is on a diet so hopefully things may work for me/us this time.
I started Slimming World in Sept 2013 and have lost 4st 8lb so far! About another stone and Iām done! Totally recommend it as a sustainable way of healthy eating!
Iāve done my own version of the 5.2 diet which I started almost a year ago. OK I know thats a long time but Iāve done really well and managed to loose 2 stone. Iām still going to continue with it until I reach either 11 stone or maybe go as far as 10 1/2 stone. Iāve tried for years and years to loose this much so thats the reason for me been so happy about it.
The 5:2 appeals to me too, friend gave me the book to read a while ago and it did al make sense. But something in the book struck home to me more than the fasting: only eat if you are hungry. Iāve been trying to follow that as a starter and it has made me realise just how much extra fuel Iāve been consuming out of habit just because it is āmealtimeā - and I know I donāt burn it off in a normal day. Iāve lost 4lb over a couple of months without really trying just by being more aware of when and what Iām eating.
I need to shift a couple of stones though, otherwise my bionic hips wont last more than another 5 or 6 years. Aquacise is appealing, I did it as therapy after my operations. I may start that again.
I did the 5:2 diet for a few weeks, but I found the food very boring so eventually gave up. I have to say, though, that it was easier than I would have thought to āfastā but this time, I think I will try just eating less - simple, but effective, I would have thought. Wish me luck, I have a lot to shift. Dottie you are my inspiration, well done on your marvelous weight loss - you look fantastic.x
Well done Susan !!! I have been on a diet since I was about 16ā¦ clearly Iām not very good at it Instead of making New Year resolutions (which I always fail at) I am doing birthday resolutions. My birthday was on 01 Dec and within the next year I want to get down to 10 - 10.5 stone, stop smoking, clear my outstanding loan, find a man, get a new full time job and sell more online, be it here or on other sites. Itās lots of things to achieve but I need some big changes in life as I feel s though I have drifted through the past 10 years and mainly because of someone who it didnāt actually deserve any of my time. Not sure if I will manage them all but my mind is definitely in the right zone at the moment
My daughter lost a lot of weight with the help of Paul McKenna- he does āhypnotismā CDs. Apparently she doesnāt listen to the CDs any more, she just eats until she feels sheās had enough. Which results in me having to bin food when sheās here but I suppose itās no more wasteful than eating it when itās not required!
As for me, Iām at an age when Iāve lost weight so many times and put it back on again that I just donāt weigh myself any more, just donāt eat to much and go for walks up hillsā¦
Sadly i dont tend to stop when Im full. eg last night I felt full but still ate more food. I think I see bad food as a positive to counteract the negative of the day. I need to change the way I think about that.
I lost over a stone and a half on the 5:2 diet which was more than my goal. It took about 8 months to lose that much. I hate having to restrict what food I can eat because I love food, especially puddings and cake! I decided I would have to live with being a bit overweight or do something and thought Iād give the 5:2 a go. I found it much easier to fast two days than having to restrict myself every day and I was really surprised that I could eat normally on the other days, including treats at the weekend, and still lose the weight. I must say that I still do the fasting now to keep the weight off - I am in the habit and I know I would put it back on eventually if I stopped. I donāt do it when Iām on holiday though. I am having a fast day today after a week of eating too much but I will only do one day this week and go back to it properly next week. Whatever you decide to do, good luck xx
Good luck with your goals, Sam. I canāt help with most of them, but I can say that if youāre looking for a new man, you really should try internet dating. It took me 18 months to find the man of my dreams and I kissed a few frogs along the way, but it was all worth it to meet my fella. Weāve been together for 2 years next week and are making plans for the rest of our lives together. I never expected to be pushing 50 and in love again. I wish you all the best.
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Instead of making New Year resolutions (which I always fail at) I am doing birthday resolutions. My birthday was on 01 Dec and within the next year I want to get down to 10 - 10.5 stone, stop smoking, clear my outstanding loan, find a man, get a new full time job and sell more online, be it here or on other sites. Itās lots of things to achieve but I need some big changes in life as I feel s though I have drifted through the past 10 years and mainly because of someone who it didnāt actually deserve any of my time. Not sure if I will manage them all but my mind is definitely in the right zone at the moment 