UK, Leicestershire looking for support and exercise buddy..

Amy1527
Amy1527 Posts: 18
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Hi all,

I'm not going to write a really long post because I'll get bored and I can guarantee you will too lol.
Anyway, I'm looking for local people who would like to exercise together and support one another as I don't have anyone who would help me like that. I have recently started again here and I have tried all kinds of diets in the past but as a PCOS sufferer my weight loss is a lot slower and sometimes extremely stubborn. I really think having some like minded supporters would help. So, if anyone's in please feel free to add me or reply here.

Thank you for reading and good luck everyone!!!

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  • sprucey85
    sprucey85 Posts: 64 Member
    Hi,

    Unfortunately I don't live in Leicestershire but am happy to support you online :smile:
  • KudosH3
    KudosH3 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi there! Unfortunately I don't live near Leicester but definitely need some motivation buddies! My current weight is 189lbs but im hoping to get down to around 140lbs. Feel free to add me :)
  • cltx1991
    cltx1991 Posts: 13 Member
    Hi! I'm originally from Burton on Trent but living in Shropshire because I'm at Uni!
    I'm happy to help and support in any way possible though!! :)
  • Amy1527
    Amy1527 Posts: 18
    Thank you ladies that's really great!! What is everyone doing to lose weight? And how is it going? X
  • cltx1991
    cltx1991 Posts: 13 Member
    I'm sticking to low carb and swimming twice a day on weekdays at the moment, currently have exams so swimming is a way to wake me up in the morning de stress after a day of revision :)

    Not sure how its going yet as I havent got access to scales but Im feeling much better in myself from the exercise!
    Whats motivating me is me and friends booked a last minute holiday and we go in 3 weeks so I need to get my *kitten* in gear!
    How about you?
  • auntyfred
    auntyfred Posts: 63 Member
    Depends what part of Leicestershire you're in. I am in South Nottingham. I walk for exercise. Often pop over the border into Leicestershire. Some lovely walks round Bradgate park and surrounding areas.
    Tomorrow heading into Derbyshire for a 5 mile walk.
  • KudosH3
    KudosH3 Posts: 18 Member
    I'm just cutting down mainly on portion sizes and trying to fit a bit of exercise in at least 3 times a week, I think to lose weight I just need to properly realise and commit to a healthy lifestyle! Also, I'm going to measure myself as well as weigh myself, as I know in the past just weighing alone hasn't been enough! What about you?
  • Amy1527
    Amy1527 Posts: 18
    My motivation is the fertility treatment I can't have until I have a BMI of 30 . Kudo measuring yourself is a good idea because sometimes you lose inches not weight!

    Auntyfred I'm near Hinckley and I agree brad gate park is lovely!

    Cltx good for you swimming twice a day. I do like to swim but I am very self conscious and I am not a very strong swimmer. Sometimes I wish i were brave and could just say "screw you all, beached whale coming through to unite with water again" BUT I can't I'm more chicken than whale lol! Good luck with the weight loss for your holiday. As long as you feel great I'm told the rest will follow!
  • cltx1991
    cltx1991 Posts: 13 Member
    Wow that's some intense motivation! What is your current BMI? Mines 36.1!

    Oh I know what you mean about the conscious thing, I guess I figured enough was enough and swimming is the best way to aid my diet. I got swimming with a couple of friends who are size 10/12 so I hate that I'm the biggest one but when I'm swimming you realise there are a lot more people worse off and you do make friends along the way who are also trying to lose weight. But if you arent a strong swimmer maybe its not for you and you just need to find an activity which suits you and that you enjoy :)
  • RachR669
    RachR669 Posts: 79
    Sent you a PM!
  • Colleenb_2012
    Colleenb_2012 Posts: 60
    Hello!!! I am actually Irish so at least it is the same time zone! Everyone needs support :)
  • Amy1527
    Amy1527 Posts: 18
    Yes they do Colleen!! Good job with your weight loss.

    I do like to swim cltx but perhaps I meant that I am a slow swimmer rather than not a strong swimmer lol being slow at swimming makes me self conscious too. I do realise that these are all excuses and I am trying to change but it's going to come with time x
  • sprucey85
    sprucey85 Posts: 64 Member
    I'm sticking as much as I can to a High protein, low carb diet and doing T25 workout by Shaun T.

    It's going well so far, I've lost at least 7lbs. I stupidly forgot to weigh myself before the diet and exercise so I may have lost more.

    I did 2 of the exercises yesterday and can feel it in my legs, hopefully I'll be fine tomorrow!
  • Amy1527
    Amy1527 Posts: 18
    That must b tough swimming with your skinny friends! Did you secretly want to drown them? It's ok if you did, i'll understand! Lol

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