Busy mum of 2 on a mission to lose 6 stone...

claremartim
claremartim Posts: 7 Member
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Hello everyone, my name is Clare and I have 6 stone to lose. I'm also a mum of two very energetic boys (10 and 2) so I need to get healthy for myself and my boys. I've been trying to follow slimming world for the past month or so and I've really struggled with not having any fat in my diet. I'm talking, olive oil, coconut oil, avocados etc. I hate the taste of fat free stuff so I'm thinking it's not the plan for me. I'm going to give good old fashioned calorie control another try now that I've managed to wean myself off the naughty snacks like crisps and chocolate. I would love to make a few friends here for mutual support in our weight loss journey's xx

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  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,254 MFP Moderator
    Calorie control was what worked for me. :) I get to eat whatever I want within my calorie limit, and I've lost and kept off 70 pounds.
  • claremartim
    claremartim Posts: 7 Member
    Wow that's amazing!! I love to hear stories like that
  • ClaireTrainer
    ClaireTrainer Posts: 1 Member
    Your body needs the healthy fats such as avacardo, nuts, etc, I am the same with calorie counting. I also use Herbalife here and there. Put the good stuff in your diet that your body needs for fuel and watch your portion sizes. I have lost 8lbs in two weeks doing this.I hope this helps. It worked wonders for me, 1 stone to go. Since my son I have lost 5 stone. You can do it!! :) X
  • claremartim
    claremartim Posts: 7 Member
    ClaireTrainer wrote: »
    Your body needs the healthy fats such as avacardo, nuts, etc, I am the same with calorie counting. I also use Herbalife here and there. Put the good stuff in your diet that your body needs for fuel and watch your portion sizes. I have lost 8lbs in two weeks doing this.I hope this helps. It worked wonders for me, 1 stone to go. Since my son I have lost 5 stone. You can do it!! :) X

    Thank you so much! I've noticed I don't feel good since starting SW and I think the lack of good fat is the problem. Good to hear another great story. Feeling a little more motivated now
  • MoonWillow1
    MoonWillow1 Posts: 7 Member
    I need to lose exactly the same as you, it's a bit daunting when you say 6 stone isn't it, I'm going to set goals of 7lbs each time, my plan is healthy eating within the allowed calories and swimming (or in my case drowning with style)
  • claremartim
    claremartim Posts: 7 Member
    MoonWillow1 wrote: »
    I need to lose exactly the same as you, it's a bit daunting when you say 6 stone isn't it, I'm going to set goals of 7lbs each time, my plan is healthy eating within the allowed calories and swimming (or in my case drowning with style)
    Good idea, I think I'll do 7lb goals too
  • MoonWillow1
    MoonWillow1 Posts: 7 Member
    I have a question re exercise..........
    Does scooting around the house with the hoover singing along to Queen's 'I want to break free' constitute as a work out and if so how many calories do you reckon 20 minutes would use up?

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