Newbie in need of support buddies

michelejohnson547389
michelejohnson547389 Posts: 2 Member
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I am a multi failed dieter (I start every Monday, the first of the month and of course New years day (which this year hit all 3 criteria :D:))) However I tend to fall off the wagon on day 2 and there goes another weeks dieting. I have 4 + stone to lose and I want to get to know others trying to achieve the same so we can support each other.

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  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,128 Member
    edited January 2018
    Stop thinking of it as a diet, diet tends to implies restriction and temporary. Make changes that you can stick to over time.

    I had around 5 stone to lose, I am down around 2 and half now, I haven't made any particularly drastic changes, and the first 4 months I didn't pay any particular attention to my nutrition beside trying to increase my protein to maintain my muscle. I just concentrated solely on calorie deficit. Most of this was solved by weighing out higher calorie foods to determine proper serving sizes and reduced the amount of oil I was using in cooking. I still had takeaway once a week, went out eating or drinking with friends and ate more or less the same foods that I always have.

    My favourite weight loss quote is "Weight loss: it isn't easy but it is simple!"

    I have some tips on my website for getting started (personal blog, no selling) https://www.exercisenotextrafries.com/myfitnesspal-tips
  • rachypurplepants
    rachypurplepants Posts: 4 Member
    Hi There! I'm always looking for a support buddy too! I have lost and gained quite a bit over the years and am back here doing a biggest loser challenge at work and challenging myself to get back to my ideal weight. I have a long way to go till I'm there and could use a support buddy. I found that not thinking about it as a diet but as a lifestyle has worked better too. It's mostly about making better choices and really knowing my portions. I found having a food scale with me at work and premeasuring my snacks etc was best. I'm not sure what the conversion of a stone is in weight terms but I'm looking to lose 60+ pounds.
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,128 Member
    rachypurplepants wrote: »
    Hi There! I'm always looking for a support buddy too! I have lost and gained quite a bit over the years and am back here doing a biggest loser challenge at work and challenging myself to get back to my ideal weight. I have a long way to go till I'm there and could use a support buddy. I found that not thinking about it as a diet but as a lifestyle has worked better too. It's mostly about making better choices and really knowing my portions. I found having a food scale with me at work and premeasuring my snacks etc was best. I'm not sure what the conversion of a stone is in weight terms but I'm looking to lose 60+ pounds.

    A stone is 14lbs
  • ben24yorks
    ben24yorks Posts: 15 Member
    I need a support buddy, have got another 3 stone to lose and about 10% fat, so a long way to go
  • Athena4274
    Athena4274 Posts: 1 Member
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