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SLM_76
SLM_76 Posts: 3
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Hiya, I am new here and thought I'd say hello and introduce myself.

I'm Sam and I live in South Norfolk. I have a desk job but I do get out and about quite a bit as well.

Having battled PCOS for the past 15 years, I finally decided to take matters into my own hands last year and did a 90 day challenge - started walking, swimming, pilates, and a one-on-one session at the gym once a week with a PT. I made slight tweaks to my diet - I am wheat/lactose free anyway - but I cut down on alcohol, removed white potatoes from the equation and upped the veg intake. The result? I lost 22lbs in those three months!

I've had January off - it's always my sloth month, plus my birthday, and have put on 2lbs in that time.

I am now getting back into it all again - did a 3km walk yesterday, have an hour of pilates to enjoy tonight, and a new fitness class tomorrow morning. I am also signing up for the 10km Race for Life in May, which will be a mix of walking and running.

I don't think in terms of weight but rather dress size when it comes to how much I want to lose. While I've only put on 2lbs, I know I am bloated again and my body has changed shape once more. Water really is key to weight loss, IMO, and flushing everything through really makes a huge difference to me!

Anyway, that's me, and I look forward to meeting some of you on here, and to reaching my next target. I fly Down Under in four weeks, and I'd ideally like to make that 20lbs (having put on two) 27lbs gone by then!

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  • Fitfan60
    Fitfan60 Posts: 4 Member
    Congrats! I love this site because we're all here for the same reason, to support each other! Keep it up!
  • SLM_76
    SLM_76 Posts: 3
    Thanks Bob!

    I should have added - part of the reason I didn't exercise in January so much was that I was waiting for the results of a MRI. Well, they came through Saturday, they are clear, and I've just done three main sets of exercise in three days!
  • Fitfan60
    Fitfan60 Posts: 4 Member
    Totally Awesome, keep up the great work. It's scary having to wait for MRI results, so glad you're in the clear.
  • Fitfan60
    Fitfan60 Posts: 4 Member
    What is PCOS? Sorry so bad with acronyms
  • Tagwild12345
    Tagwild12345 Posts: 19 Member
    Hi I've just joined too. After suffering a back injury I had to stop the gym and my horse riding lessons. My weight went up to 9 stone 8 I am only small and was normally around 8 stone 9 anyway I now go to the gym again and have lost 2 pound. Doing weight watches points but it's nice to see what I'm eating in calories on here.
  • SLM_76
    SLM_76 Posts: 3
    Hi Bob, PCOS is a girl-thing - lots of lovely cysts and the like, and it affects your weight including your ability to deal with sugar and the like. And thanks - I intend to keep up the good work!

    Hi Tagwild & welcome - I hope all goes well for you!

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