Any size 10 or 12s? (UK)

YES!!!! Finally!!
In my healthier days I was a size 8 and sometimes a 10. Now I'm a 10 and sometimes a 12. I'd really love to get back into all the clothes that I've got sitting in my wardrobe and my drawers (especially the ones that cost more!) but I find it really difficult to shift weight.
I know people say that it's easier to lose weight when you're bigger but would love some hips.

I'm only 5'4" too. Hourglass shaped (I carry a lot of weight on my hips/bum and my chest). Weigh about 144lbs/69kg.

Would love to hear how your diets/fitness is going? I've recently started the Couch 2 5K running plan, done it?

(GLAD TO SEE SOME OTHERS IN MY BOOK!)

I'm in exactly the same boat, was a size 8, always known as the small proportionate one, i have now left uni and now i'm a 10-12 and gained about a stone?! everyone says i don't need to worry, but i've noticed my shape has just sort of 'let itself go' i know if i don't do something now it'll be even harder to get back to my old lighter self (not that that is going to happen- i can dream/hope)!?!

what sort of exercise are you all doing? and what are your meals/ food intake for the week, i've been trying to keep to 1,200 cals a day with more on days i exercise but i'm not seeing any weight loss... i've been doing this for about 2 weeks now (although i do have fun on the weekends nothing too nuts though!)

i think i'm definitely in need of motivation

I've lost the weight that I wanted to, was a size 12 for most of my adult life. I'm 5'4, my highest weight was around 59kg, I now sit at around 53kg and that suits me. I'm still working on body composition slowly but surely. I really struggle to get clothes that fit at the moment, I do a lot of weight training so I'm quite muscley, but I also have a proportionally smaller waist now. I end up buying size 10 trousers to fit my hips and thighs but they are too big round the waist. My back is broader now too so sometimes I have to go back up from a size 10 top to a 12 but again these are often too big around the waist.
I am always happy to encourage anyone so feel free to add me. I think for me strength training was the key to getting those last few pounds off and allowing me to work towards a body shape that I like ( even if clothing manufacturers rarely seem to make clothes my shape!). I strength train 2-3 times a week, cycle 5 days a week. I'm maintaining but erring towards muscle gain at the moment rather than looking to lose or get lean so I'm eating from 1600 on my rest days up to 2000 on my weight training days.

I've just sent you a friend request, as I am the same. I've only just come down from a 12 on bottoms to a comfortable 10 all round, but would like to get to an 8/10 over the next month/6 weeks.

For anyone else who is in the same boat (or even if you're not) feel free to add me xx

Hi All,
I'm mostly a generous size 12 (sometimes I do have to go up to 14) but would LOVE to be a size 10. And if I got to an 8? Well - I would be over the moon. I mostly carry my weight in my legs and chest - I'm a 36E and man, I would love to get down to a C. So many tops and dresses fit me everywhere perfectly but then I'm busting (haha!) out of it and could easily be arrested for indecent exposure!

I'm losing weight at the moment, aiming for 1200 net calories daily. I exercise a good bit (training for a half marathon and maybe more) so I have to eat more than 1200 on workout days.

Feel free to add me!!

With those who HAVE found that they have lost weight, what worked best for you?
I feel sometimes that because I'm not "fat" and don't have a hefty amount of weight in the first place it is harder to lose it.
I used to be a cross country runner but now struggle to run for longer than 20mins. I'm currently doing the Couch 2 5K which is brilliant for motivation - it allows me to train at stages, run for just 30mins each time and it only applies to 3/4 days a week.
In terms of strength training, what do people recommend?
I've found sit ups in the evening are brilliant for toning but find them a bit boring. Anything more exciting I can do or get into? Is yoga even worth looking at?

ALSO! Have any chocoholics found a way to satisfy their cravings without turning to an evening bar? (Cheese and chocolate are definitely my biggest downfalls)

Thanks in advance.

p.s congrats to emg, how did you do it??