New here - Am I the only Brit?

EdensMummy
EdensMummy Posts: 106 Member
edited September 29 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone

I thought I would introduce myself and say hi and just share my 'story'...though having looked through all the posts I seem to be the only non-American here (not that I mind, of course). Is anyone else from the UK/London etc?

Anyway, doesn't matter.

My story: I was always a slim child, no weight issues until my late teens/early 20's although I wasn't even very big back then (even though I kind of thought I was). I was a UK size 12 although I'm really short so I probably could have done with being a bit slimmer, but I certainly wasn't fat.

I met my now husband in 2002 and when we met I was pretty slim, a really small size 12, bordering on a size 10 and I remember being really happy with my weight. But being in a new relationship had the prediactable effect...lots of dinners out, popcorn at the cinema, take aways...and it just went downhill from there!

We have now been together for 9 years and every year I have gained weight, and I am now a staggering 4 stone heavier than I was when we met! Of course I was younger back then too, but still, I have decided now's the time to change.

I had my daughter a year ago and I'd like to lose weight before having another baby, but mostly I just want to feel and look better! I'm going on holiday to Spain in September with another couple and I can't let them see me in a swimsuit/bikini looking like this!

So good luck to everyone embarking on their weight loss journey here and I hope we can all motivate eachother!

xxx
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  • bjshooter
    bjshooter Posts: 1,174 Member
    Howdy and welcome :)

    I am from sheffield, there are loads of us about, normally before lunchtime (ish) the whole site is british.

    You have toally come to the right place I need to lose about 4 and a half stone and am 3 stone 4lb in atm


    Good luck, feel free to add if you like
  • mandycasey
    mandycasey Posts: 274 Member
    HI i'm from the uk portsmouth actually. This site is fab. Good luck.
  • EdensMummy
    EdensMummy Posts: 106 Member
    3 stone, 4lbs - that's amazing! How have you done it? Any tips would be much appreciated...:smile:
  • SportyLadyPhotographer
    SportyLadyPhotographer Posts: 173
    Hi from scotland
    feel like im the only scotttish person
    good luck x
  • trdy77
    trdy77 Posts: 82 Member
    I lived in huntingdon until I was 14 does that count? I consider myself a half brit since my dad is american. But my cousin lives in Leeds (I'm trying to get her to join up). Welcome to the site though, I have never come across so many inspirational and supportive people!
  • ceirawillsucceed
    ceirawillsucceed Posts: 519 Member
    hi im in london. there are lots from the uk here.
    feel free to add me if you like.
    good luck with losing your weight
  • danibee79
    danibee79 Posts: 144 Member
    Hey, welcome fellow brit!! I'm from Bedford. Add me if u like and we can help each other get fit and look fab :)
  • elliexxbellie
    elliexxbellie Posts: 1
    Hi I'm from Durham and just starting out. can't wait to see some results!

    Good luck on your weight loss journey

    Xx
  • bjshooter
    bjshooter Posts: 1,174 Member
    3 stone, 4lbs - that's amazing! How have you done it? Any tips would be much appreciated...:smile:

    Lots of exercise, the more you workout the more you can eat :D And who doesnt want to eat more.

    Water, drink so much you swish when you walk, the weeing does calm down aftera few days.

    And I love jillian michaels 30 day shred, buy that if you haven't already, its only 25mins a day and seems to make a massive difference, defo in the arms and belly areas.
  • Davali
    Davali Posts: 225 Member
    Hi - I'm in Essex and you'll soon find lots of Brits introducing themselves to you. Welcome to the site and good luck with your journey! :smile:
  • CraigIW
    CraigIW Posts: 176
    Hi from scotland
    feel like im the only scotttish person
    good luck x

    Far from it :)
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Hi, I am in Hampshire. I think there are a couple of hundred British people here, we are just quieter!
  • EdensMummy
    EdensMummy Posts: 106 Member
    Thanks everyone :)

    I am kickboxing 2-3 times a week which is great exercise and I'm trying to make sure I go 3 times pw now so that should help.

    So nice that there are so many supportive people!
  • strawberry1969
    strawberry1969 Posts: 1,476 Member
    Hi im from london good luck on your weight loss journey
  • missy1970eb
    missy1970eb Posts: 1,209 Member
    hi, welcome and gd luck, im from bristol:smile:
  • ehte_h
    ehte_h Posts: 297 Member
    Hello from Cambridge! Hope you're well, feel free to add me. Good luck :)
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    Hello from London!

    Good luck with you journey :happy:
  • StephanieDJL
    StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
    Hi lovely! I'm another one from the UK, currently in Teesside.
    Good luck with everything! x
  • EdensMummy
    EdensMummy Posts: 106 Member
    Okay, so there are loads of Brits here...think I spoke too soon, ha ha ha!!

    Good luck everyone! Very excited at the prospect of being a skinny minnie! xx

    PS My husband has just walked into the lounge with a half eaten box of Celebrations...I am staying away!!
  • ramseyrose
    ramseyrose Posts: 421 Member
    Hi, I am from the Isle of Man. This is a great site. Feel free to add me if you like. A word of advice; take your measurements because the scale doesnt always move which can be disheartening.

    Good luck
  • witchyboots
    witchyboots Posts: 154 Member
    Hello! I'm in Middlesbrough.

    I started out in January at size 24 with about 6 stone to lose..I've lost 3 so far but plenty more to go! I'm currently size 18 and doing 30 Day Shred. Wanna be in a 16 before my birthday in August. Feel free to add me to your friend list for motivation!!

    Welcome to MFP! I'm sure you'll love it..everyone is so supportive here :flowerforyou:
  • s_nilu
    s_nilu Posts: 26 Member
    Hello, I am from berkshire. Welcome and Good Luck for your weight loss journey.

    I have started doing Jillian 30day shred, currently on Level 2 and can see real difference around my tummy area,
  • jmgj27
    jmgj27 Posts: 531 Member
    I'm from the South West and am usually here in the evenings. I've lost 4 stone this time (nearly 6 from my heaviest) and have just over a stone left (although that's proving a b*tch to shift!). Feel free to friend me if you fancy it and good luck!
  • pantoinette
    pantoinette Posts: 23
    Hey I thought I would chip in - I am from the UK and I'm from Birmingham! Feel free to add me if you like, and we can support each other along the way! (That goes for anyone else who has a large chunk to lose like moi!)

    x
  • vinnysgirl
    vinnysgirl Posts: 311 Member
    Hi and welcome from another Brit - Nottingham area, you see, there are quite a few of us :smile:

    Good luck reaching your goal. You will get loads of support and encouragement here, its a great place and very friendly.

    Dont forget to log everything and we are all here to help you on your way :smile:
  • felly07
    felly07 Posts: 43 Member
    Hello from Manchester. I only have 1 friend at the mo, so please feel free to add.

    I'm looking to lose 23lb, I started on Monday!
  • mtshell
    mtshell Posts: 15
    Hi welcome to Mfp, you will find great support on here, it's the best
    Thing I did joining this forum, good luck on your journey, feel free to
    Add me. Were all here to support each other.
  • brit49
    brit49 Posts: 461 Member
    Your not alone Brit Here!!!!
  • pandaeye
    pandaeye Posts: 126
    hi i'm from Devon! good luck on your journey, feel free to add me if you need to add another britt to the list lol! its fun on here and you get great support :flowerforyou:
  • rosebslim
    rosebslim Posts: 27
    Hi

    Another UK gal here - from Bucks.

    Like you I used to be able to eat anything, but started to find it difficult to get excess weight off after having my third daughter, mid 30s. I had managed successfully with no effort after my first two, but I was mid 20s then, a lot younger. I had managed to keep most of the weight off for many years until about 6 years ago and have found it a real struggle since then. I lost my initial weight with Weigh Watchers and still go to meetings, but just felt I needed a change and hence have signed up to MFP, which is a brilliant site for support and I like the fact that I can have the app on my phone also - very useful when out and about.

    Good luck with your journey and add me if you would like to, always ready for new buddies.

    TTFN, Rose :flowerforyou:
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