Hi from Brighton, UK!

emsicle_o
emsicle_o Posts: 162 Member
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Hi there

I've literally just signed up as I've been pretty naughty today. I need to lose about 30lbs, but I'm pretty unmotivated. I normally stick to it for 2 weeks to a month, then go right back into bad habits!

I used to weigh a very happy 9 stone 3 (5 foot 5 inches, 23 years old at the time) but then work became very stressful, I was bullied by my manager (had to take up a grievance through HR) and dropped to below 8 stone through stress. All I had time to eat would be a muffin and half a sandwich. That's it. The last straw was when I collapsed on the escalators whilst running to try and catch my train before it left - I cut my leg pretty badly.

Thankfully I left that job and now work in a fantastic little office about a 30 minute drive from home. Only problem now is contentment + a Tesco literally a 5 minute walk away :devil:

So over the last two years I went from an unhealthy below 8 stone, to an unhealthy nearly 12 stone :cry: none of my clothes fit and I'm getting quite fed up with it. I want to be back to my normal self! Need to find a way to stick to it!

How does everyone stay motivated and stick to it long term?

Nice to meet you all,
Emma

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  • GemmieNoWobbles
    GemmieNoWobbles Posts: 398 Member
    Hi, I'm from Brighton, well, Portslade, was living in Hove for 7 years and just bought a house in Portslade.

    I try and go to classes at the Coral in Hove... motivation is HARD!!

    Feel free to add me! xx
  • marcharing
    marcharing Posts: 14
    Have a pathetic, shallow, vanity fuel'd goal in life and realise this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. Mine is to get a bonafide six pack aged 52. How childish is that?
  • HelenDootson
    HelenDootson Posts: 443 Member
    Hi, I am in Goring (just the other side of Worthing to you) - Motivation has not been a pproblem since I have been using MFP, apply the rules and it works! I have never stuck to any plan for longer than 3 months before and I have only ever lost about 1 1/2 stone before. On the odd day when I do need a little help, the MFP Community has come to the rescue!
    I have also found, someone else weighing me once a week (a nice gym instructor) keeps me on the straight and narrow.
    Good luck - Go for it! You can do this if you want it :smile:

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