Any UK Weight Loss Pals out there?

sharmalarmadingdong
sharmalarmadingdong Posts: 5
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Hi,

I'm Sarah, 38. 5'5 and got about 35lbs to lose to get to something resembling an ideal weight for my height and body frame. My main motivation for finally getting to grips with the flab is due to a change in career. I'm training to be a massage therapist and had no idea just how physically demanding it would be so I need to get in shape to be able to do well at this.

It would be good to add some UK people who have a similar goal weight-loss wise, just because of the food thing. A lot of the health and weight-loss food available in the US isn't over here unless you buy from specialist shops or online for LOTS of money :'-(

I'd hopefully be logging in here every day, so I will gladly support you in your journey. Good luck everyone

Sarah x

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  • farway
    farway Posts: 1,253 Member
    Friend request sent
  • pinkvici
    pinkvici Posts: 140 Member
    Hi, I'm in uk too. 32, and had just over a stone to lose - I've done 9 lbs since Xmas!

    Add me!!!
  • Florawanda
    Florawanda Posts: 283 Member
    Hi, Sarah,
    I'm down on the South Coast... have been on MFP for just over 2 years, did really well my first year, but have been on a bit of a plateau since, and still have about 40 lbs to go to get down into the healthy BMI so am setting myself walk/jogging challenges through the year again... never having done anything like this in all my long years. My first is coming up in about 4 weeks now, a 15 mile walk/run cross-country... did it last year, and came last, so want to do better this year!!

    So have a look at my profile, and send a friend request if it will be of any help. I log on daily and usually scroll down one screen trying to make encouraging comments on anyone who happens to have logged on within an hour or two of my log-on.

    Good luck!
  • sharmalarmadingdong
    sharmalarmadingdong Posts: 5
    Hi florawanda,

    Thank you for your reply :) I love your profile! Your current profile photo is fab, you look so happy and proud, well done on what you've achieved so far xx

    I'll fill in my profile information over the weekend, it's interesting to think back about the battle with the weight and how it progressed :-/

    I've sent a request to you, thanks again :)

    Sarah xx
    Hi, Sarah,
    I'm down on the South Coast... have been on MFP for just over 2 years, did really well my first year, but have been on a bit of a plateau since, and still have about 40 lbs to go to get down into the healthy BMI so am setting myself walk/jogging challenges through the year again... never having done anything like this in all my long years. My first is coming up in about 4 weeks now, a 15 mile walk/run cross-country... did it last year, and came last, so want to do better this year!!

    So have a look at my profile, and send a friend request if it will be of any help. I log on daily and usually scroll down one screen trying to make encouraging comments on anyone who happens to have logged on within an hour or two of my log-on.

    Good luck!
  • sharmalarmadingdong
    sharmalarmadingdong Posts: 5
    Well done Pinkvici on 9lbs since Xmas, that's amazing!! Go you!

    I sent you a request, thanks :)

    Sarah xx
    Hi, I'm in uk too. 32, and had just over a stone to lose - I've done 9 lbs since Xmas!

    Add me!!!
  • sharmalarmadingdong
    sharmalarmadingdong Posts: 5
    Friend request accepted :)

    Thanks farway, well done on your progress!

    Sarah xx
    Friend request sent
  • reeny34
    reeny34 Posts: 72
    Hi, my name is Shareen and I live in London. I am 34 (35 this month), 5'2 and looking to lose 55lbs. I have already lost 13lbs so have 42lbs left to lose. I log in daily and have an open diary.

    Feel free to add me (and anyone else) :happy:
  • DancingJester
    DancingJester Posts: 76 Member
    Yep I’m from the UK and have 12lb to got (out of 44) I’m also losing for my job because I want to ride racehorses and you have to be skinny and VERY fit to do this.
    Good luck with your goal I’ll send a request.
  • nlbez
    nlbez Posts: 111 Member
    Hi. Im Nicola i am 28 and live in Yorkshire. I started MFP with 29lb to lose and so far ive lost 10lb. I will add you now too. X
  • ratts82
    ratts82 Posts: 14 Member
    Hi - I am in the Midlands. I joined last year and have not stuck to it for a long while. Got half a stone to lose. I follow Jason Vales plans and they really work quickly, if you don't mind juicing a lot! I can eat a lot and on the plan, I barely feel hungry - plus you're getting more than 5 a day with no processed food at all. Good luck!!
  • Saree1902
    Saree1902 Posts: 611 Member
    Hello, Gateshead resident here on the seemingly endless journey of learning not to eat enough to feed several sumo wrestlers! :embarassed:

    I've found 2 groups of Fellow brits: team UK and British People. Join those for important discussions on shopping lists and skinny cow ice cream. :smile:
  • JaxCreations
    JaxCreations Posts: 18 Member
    I',m in the UK, 41 yrs old, 5ft 5, with 50 lbs to go.
    I'm in the South - Brighton to be exact.
    I've lost 3 stone & 3 pounds since Feb last year, and determined to lose another few stone this year :)
  • billymacintosh
    billymacintosh Posts: 71 Member
    Hey
    I'm UK, Poole to be exact. Been on MFP since Sept last year, did really well initially then began to fall off the wagon a bit. Doing the whole30 lifestyle change at the moment so could be in for some tough times re cravings etc - would appreciate the extra support. Have been a bit off/on MFP recently but am committing to logging daily now. Please add me if you'd like
    Billy x
  • girldownsouth
    girldownsouth Posts: 920 Member
    Hiya, I'm in the UK, down in Berkshire and I'm 31 years old, also only been here a couple of weeks. I've got a bit more to lose than you, but you're welcome to add me if you like :-)
  • fashric
    fashric Posts: 2 Member
    Hi everyone I'm in the Midlands only joined today :) I'm looking to lose a lot of weight after too long sat on my behind doing nothing lol. Would love some friends for support.

    Cheers Richard
  • Mewcenary
    Mewcenary Posts: 66 Member
    I'm 36 and down south. I'm not sure how much weight I want to lose yet, as currently playing it by ear, but certainly a minimum of 5 kg more to go at the moment. I run around a lot.

    Feel free to add me. I will say though, there is zero need whatsoever for you to be eating special diet foods etc imported from the US, or anywhere else for that matter.
  • Jadex22x
    Jadex22x Posts: 9
    Hey, I'm Jade 21 years old 5"3 and i have about 10pounds to lose. I live in the west part of UK sooo if any one wants to add feel free xx
  • LJMiller0587
    LJMiller0587 Posts: 5 Member
    Hiya, I too have just joined based in the UK, Berkshire, and looking for some support on the long journey ahead - weight watcher like classes just don't work for me as I find they are always at the wrong time! I have between 50 - 75lbs to lose. I have tried a few different diets but haven't stuck to anything very well in the past but after not even recognising myself in a photo I have decided enough is enough and want to get to back to what I was before.
  • StormSparks1994
    StormSparks1994 Posts: 50 Member
    Hey, 19 and 50 lbs to lose! I live in Yorkshire :) If you log every day add me :)
  • prima073
    prima073 Posts: 93 Member
    Hello! 29lbs to go from London. Log every day. Feel free to add me. :-)

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