Returning to finish off the job! UK based

EmBlazes

Hi everyone. I'm back to MFP after losing a lot of weight on weight watchers over the last few years. Got to the point where WW wasn't working for me very well when I really upped my exercise. I would love to find some new friends on here that like their fitness so please add me if that's you

Stats:
July 2012 weight 120kg (18st 12lbs)
May 2015 weight 76.3kg (12st)
Total loss: 43.7kg (6st 12lbs or 96lbs) so far

Favourite exercise - spin classes, gym/weights/kettlebells, walking in the countryside, swimming

griffinca2

Good job; keep up the good work! Don't forget the weights; it will help increase your metabolism, help maintain your bone and muscle mass (very important as you age).

1mumrevolution

I'm in the process of rejigging my fitness regime as I'm stalled weight wise. I'm very active, I pole 5-6 days a week, walk about 5km a day, and starting a heavy lifting programme next week to try kickstart my loss.

rachelbairdhall

Epic work! I'm in the process of training for a marathon and it can be easy to let my nutrition slide after a long run. Looking for some accountabilibuddies!

EmBlazes

Loving "accountabilibuddies"
I lift once a week but I didn't want to do more than that because I get quite sore when I do those workouts. Perhaps I just need to manage it better and make sure I'm careful with what workouts I do in between.
1mum - good luck with the heavy lifting and let us know how you get along with it!
Rachel - that marathon training sounds like hard work but I'm sure its very rewarding - looking forward to being inspired by your posts!

1mumrevolution

When you say sore, do you mean your muscles or your joints? Are you being mentored or supported in a gym to make sure your form etc is ok?

amermummy

Wow - you have done so well! I lost 3st with WW too and have maintained using MFP and Fitbit for about 3 years now - still a stubborn few pounds to get to where I want to be though! Add me if you would like some support - my food diary is open to friends so you can keep me accountable!

EmBlazes

Muscle soreness 1mum which I think is within normal limits. I just don't like being sore because it seems to impact my ability to work out on subsequent days. I know my form is OK because I used to have a personal trainer so I've been taught how to lift properly, but I can't afford one now so sometimes I'm not sure how heavy I should be lifting (and how quickly I should be increasing the weights). For the moment, I just do what I can comfortably lift.

1mumrevolution

Yes it would be. Just keep lifting what feels right to you.