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Five stone in 8 months...!

ImeldaMGF
ImeldaMGF Posts: 13
edited February 22 in Motivation and Support
Hi, I'm looking for some weight loss 'buddies' to keep me on the straight and narrow...

I'm feeling very determined at the moment but I know I'm weak and willpower will flag!

I need to lose 5 stone (70 pound) by my 40th Birthday next February. I absolutely refuse to pass that milestone as the fat little bloater I see in the mirror these days. That is my ideal goal, if I don't hit it I will be happy enough as long as I have made a big dent in it over the next eight months.

I'm going to be restricting calories and increasing my exercise level which is currently zero.

I had to stop running after I strained the ligaments in my ankles and then suffered a couple of protruding discs so I need to work up to being able to run again and whilst I'm as heavy as I am I want to stick to low impact cardio - my elliptical trainer is the weapon of choice.

I used to do a lot of hill walking, cycling and gym and I loved it so I'm aiming to make it part of my lifestyle again not just for the next 8 months.

Anyone want to join me on the journey? ...please? :)

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  • Dandman1990
    Dandman1990 Posts: 196 Member
    I'm just 5 days past the 8 month mark and I've lost a little over 5 stone, though I was exceptionally overweight to begin with. I'd actually lost about 6 1/2 but I spent the last 6 weeks feeling sorry for myself and binge eating again. I also did it with almost no exercise so it's definitely possible if you work for it, though I think it may be easier for me because I'm relatively young (23) and I've heard some stories about it getting harder as you get older (though I don't know if that is the case or not).

    I figure if I can manage it anyone can though :-)
  • ImeldaMGF
    ImeldaMGF Posts: 13
    Oh well done, I'm glad to hear it can be done even if you are a spring chicken in comparison. I hope you are passed the feeling sorry for yourself and binge eating now. :) can I add you?
  • Dandman1990
    Dandman1990 Posts: 196 Member
    Feel free :-) Heh, that's what three horrific essays and a 10,000 word dissertation did to me! :p As I just finished university I don't really have any excuses now, lol.
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