35 year old mother in need of loosing 20-25lbs

gemabbi
gemabbi Posts: 31 Member
edited November 18 in Introduce Yourself


Hi I'm in need of motivation and support to loose weight. I'm Gemma 35 years old newly single mother of 2. My son is 4 and my daughter is 15 months.I work part time so exercise time is limited and food prep is also. This time last year I was 14 stone 10lbs I did put a lot on due to my pregnancy. I start a diet every week and I'm fed up of it. I need consistency and I feel support will help. I currently weigh 11stone 11lbs and I want to go down to 10 stone.
I've been on a healthy eating plan for 3 days cut refined sugar and carbs out and replaced with protein vegetables and nuts coconut milk bananas berries etc. I've had a few bad headaches as my body is craving sugar but hopefully that will pass soon.

I have tried every diet over the sun but I never seem to stick to them like I did with this one a few years back. I managed to loose 46 lb after the birth of my son in 9 months. The last stone I lost was sticking to this healthy eating plan but it's harder this time really struggling to loose the last bit of weight.
Thanks for reading

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  • andyzee69
    andyzee69 Posts: 193 Member
    Add me as a friend if you like, Gemma, and I'll try to provide you with some motivation and support when things get tough.
  • gemabbi
    gemabbi Posts: 31 Member
    @andyzee69 thanks for your reply that would be great though I'm not sure how to add friends yet I'll give it a go :)
  • yoherbs421
    yoherbs421 Posts: 160 Member
    Hi! A smooth transistion is what we are looking for. Headaches aren't good. If you really need sugar to avoid headaches maybe slowly ease out of the sugar. I cut all processed and refined food as much as possible, but, if i am under my goal/ calorie limit I can afford myself a treat, usually two chocolate chip cookies. And if i get even more sugar cravings I reach for an apple. Apples work for me when it comes to the sugar cravings.
  • Ronieswife
    Ronieswife Posts: 3 Member
    Hi Gemma !! I definitely agree with yoherbs421... I made a BIG mistake cutting out sugar and carbs completely... I ended up in hospital and feeling nauseated all the time... in the end it kinda crushed my motivation as it seemed like a gruelling task as oppose to a lifestyle choice. Its only now after doing my own research on nutritions and healthy meals that I've bounced back up and nowwww I'm just ready to do this!! And so can you :)
  • yoherbs421
    yoherbs421 Posts: 160 Member
    Ronieswife wrote: »
    Hi Gemma !! I definitely agree with yoherbs421... I made a BIG mistake cutting out sugar and carbs completely... I ended up in hospital and feeling nauseated all the time... in the end it kinda crushed my motivation as it seemed like a gruelling task as oppose to a lifestyle choice. Its only now after doing my own research on nutritions and healthy meals that I've bounced back up and nowwww I'm just ready to do this!! And so can you :)

    Yes! This is a key point I left out. A hard switch to a more strict diet can lead to diet burnout rather quick. Dont let it happen to you. Start off by consistently tracking everything no matter what it is you eat. The picture becomes more clear with consistent tracking! Keep it up you're on the right track!
  • loriryan92
    loriryan92 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi Gemma!! Add me for support if you like. My children are older but I work part-time and I know so of the struggles that you are going through. My children are 10,7,and 7. I am looking to lose about 70 pounds.
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