Loosing in London

charliecostello
charliecostello Posts: 10
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Hi All, what a great site. I wish I had found it before now. It makes things so easy. I started my weight loss in July 2012 when I weighed 231 lbs (then 39 yrs old and 5'8). I lost 30 lbs in the first six months by eating carefully and walking. My weight remained at 201 lbs until the end of July 2013. Then, on Aug 1st I started jogging. It was so tough at first. I'd jog for a minute, then walk for five minutes. Two and a half months later I'm jogging 5 kms every day, well, almost every day - I have occasional lazy days. Today I'm 185 lbs. I want to get to 165 lbs by Christmas.

I find the hasfit website great for workouts. I like the attitude and the kindness of the people there. I used to feel so depressed about my weight. Now, I'm enjoying the journey, and the smaller I get, the larger my mind becomes.

I have so much respect and love in my heart for all you people, especially those who face a particularly high mountain. It's true that every journey starts with a single step. Take it! It leads to a more abundant life.

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  • joann1948
    joann1948 Posts: 161 Member
    Congrats on your loss. This website saved my life. I joined in April 2011. I am done 120 lbs and have 40 to go. I was on and off for a while but just had 425 days log in........Much success on the rest of ur journey......Joann
  • charliecostello
    charliecostello Posts: 10
    Thanks for the reply. Wow! That's amazing. Congrats!
  • WestCoastWild
    WestCoastWild Posts: 147 Member
    Losing. Please. Im so proud of you but, losing...grammar is as attractive as body image.
  • littleburgy
    littleburgy Posts: 570 Member
    I'm losing in nearby Bucks :D Congrats.
  • Catman50
    Catman50 Posts: 33 Member
    I'm losing in nearby Bucks :D Congrats.

    Sorry to here that your in Aylesbury ...I feel for you :D But saying that im in High Wycombe so who am I to throw stones .... Wycombe definitely isn't the south of France :D

    Oops great work btw Charlie!! you sound like ya on the road to a much healthier life!
  • RAVEOFLIGHT
    RAVEOFLIGHT Posts: 11
    Hello all U.K Losers :)

    I'm in London so thought I would send out a big shout out to all of you!

    I found the most difficult aspect of losing weight here in the U.K was to cut on alcohol. Often, socialising, especially in London where you have to commute to meet your friends, involves meeting people at the pub. I've been successful in limiting my alcohol consumption.

    I walk 4.2 miles daily, go from home to the park and back.

    I've started my weight loss journey in February of last year, and after a total loss of 16 kilos ( 35 pounds) I have reached a healthy BMI, though I am on the higher weight of the healthy weight spectrum. I can tell I need to lost another 8 kilos ( 17pounds) and drastically tone up before I am happy with my weight and physical fitness.
  • SarahLouiseFlint
    SarahLouiseFlint Posts: 53
    Well done everybody.
    I'm in Hertfordshire! - and also struggling with cutting down on alcohol at the weekends, then the overeating the next day when I’m feeling delicate. ;-)
    Need some will power. 
  • MikaMojito
    MikaMojito Posts: 680 Member
    Hi there,

    I don't live anywhere near London but a shopping (and museum) trip to London is going to be my grand reward when I reach my goal.
  • charliecostello
    charliecostello Posts: 10
    Dear God! What can I say? It was late when I composed and posted it. To make it worst I write for a living!!
  • charliecostello
    charliecostello Posts: 10
    Hi Littleguy
  • charliecostello
    charliecostello Posts: 10
    Thanks Catman
  • charliecostello
    charliecostello Posts: 10
    Sounds like a great day out! It's getting closer!
  • kell2116
    kell2116 Posts: 77 Member
    Losing. Please. Im so proud of you but, losing...grammar is as attractive as body image.

    if you're going to be a smart *kitten*, you've got to be smart. the OP's spelling mistake is an orthographic error which has nothing at all to do with grammar.
  • xSirensSong
    xSirensSong Posts: 615 Member
    Wow, that's amazing for you! What a wonderful accomplishment. I don't live anywhere near London either (I'm all the way in the states, Indiana to be exact!), but that doesn't mean I can't cheer on my fellow losers! :flowerforyou:

    I just recently started jogging and can only go a minute or so at a time. I would love to eventually be considered a 'runner'. It gets easier every time I do it!

    I've got 75 pounds to lose in total, but I'm making the small strides to accomplish my big goal!

    Keep on, keepin' on! :heart:
  • GradatimFerociter
    GradatimFerociter Posts: 296 Member
    Losing. Please. Im so proud of you but, losing...grammar is as attractive as body image.

    I'm.
  • madiken4
    madiken4 Posts: 13 Member
    Hi Charlie, I love your attitude! I feel the same way about the site and wish I had found it sooner, too. Continued good luck on your journey! Feel free to add me if you'd like, love to have a friend in London!
  • charliecostello
    charliecostello Posts: 10
    lol. that thought struck me on my run just now! You're a smart cookie!
  • charliecostello
    charliecostello Posts: 10
    Thanks for the cheer, xSirensSong. I'm looking forward to hearing about those pounds being shed and the jogging time being added to, minute by minute. Good luck and a loud cheer back!
  • charliecostello
    charliecostello Posts: 10
    Thanks Madiken4. I sure will add you and worked that bit of the site out. Thanks for your good wishes.
  • Hatti_Jay
    Hatti_Jay Posts: 7
    Go you! I'm proud of you. You've stuck it out and gain some awesome result! Keep it up! :D
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,996 Member
    Dear God! What can I say? It was late when I composed and posted it. To make it worst I write for a living!!

    To make it worse, I think.

    Congrats on your loss. I am in London too. Shoreditch, but above the legal age limit for living there.
  • charliecostello
    charliecostello Posts: 10
    lol
  • Nyksta
    Nyksta Posts: 241 Member
    Another Londoner here (though originally a Devonshire lass!) :) *waves to all the other soggy city people this morning*

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