3 stone or more to lose?

I too have lots to lose. Not really got my exercise sorted yet, I feel too embarrassed to swim or go to the gym. Am going to have to up my walking I guess.

Hello! Welcome to MFP!

MFP is a really great resource to keep you focused and connect you with a wealth of fitness resources and like minded folks.


1. Log your foods every day - don't skip days, or parts of your day. log everything!
2. Analyze each day - see where it went good and where it went bad - too much fat? maybe too many carbs? over the calorie limit? Identify and plan how to correct it for tomorrow.
3. Reach out to the community with questions or advice needs.
4. Build a network of friends here!
5. Lastly, do not believe everything you read here. There is a lot of great advice, but also some misleading and hype type advice. Part of getting fit is educating yourself in aspects of health and fitness. Make sure any questionable advice is looked at with a scientific eye and look for facts, evidence, and most importantly real world proof.
6. You are more than a number. Sometimes the scale may not say what you hoped - thats fine. weight loss is not a straight line declination. Its a bumpy line that drops over time. Don't let single day numbers get your focus away from term based results.
7. Vary your exercises. Your body forms memories and can slow down how it burns fat and builds muscles. Keep it confused! Hit it hard with cardio styles. Build lean muscle to burn even more fat.
8. and above all - take your photo now! You will want to look back and have a starting BEFORE picture to proudly display along with your series of PRESENT or CURRENT photos during your transformation and continued lifestyle of fitness.

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I'm here to support and motivate!!! I find my own success comes easier when I help and fuel other folks success.

and remember - most folks care more about the quality of fuel they put in their lawn mowers than the fuel they put in their bodies. Don't be one of those people. Whole foods. Natural foods. Intelligent choices.



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hey, i have a LONG way to go lol, i'll get there eventually

Hi, Feel free to add me in also in the UK have just under 3 stone to loose, not doing anywhere near as well as you im currently 2lbs down :-( well done on your journey so far and hope we can spur each other on!!

Hey I'm Jess and I've just joined on here , have a lot more then 3 stone to lose ! So feel free to add me
I'm currently going swimming a mile a day (66 lengths) and at first I was scared about going swimming and having people look at me , but I've found going to the adult swim which is either during the day or late at night (I'm a student so I have nothing else to do), there aren't any people there who look twice at me , other then to ask how I can swim for an hour straight !, its given me enough confidence that I've signed up for the swimming , gym and other lessons like aqua zumba .
But yeah , I'm new , so I'd welcome new friends , so if anyone wants to add me just add me as a friend or send me a message
Jess x

Hi, I'm Tonya. I joined a few weeks ago and quickly lost motivation when I realized I am the only person that is standing in my way and I retreated after that. I couldn't handle the scrutiny, I was sure it was hubby's fault b/c he's the one with the sweet tooth or I would blame the kids b/c their activities kept me too busy to exercise. After seeing my doctor today she helped take off the blinders. I also thank this website and the great people I have met for welcoming me back.

Hey im from the u.k too... i live in gloucester.
i have just under 4stone to loose...2years ago i had my 2nd child and was actually stone and half less than i am now, life got int he way and problems and fake friends, lost al my motivation and also having under active thyroids (known now for 8years) its just been one hell of a drop down the hill uno
also been ill alot with bronchitis but ..I AM Determined to do this and loose this damn weight once and for all!!! it just feels a bit of a struggle each day to get started exercising tho lol... help!!!! lol.

atm exercising i do (not al in one go, sometimes couple of these a day if got time n energy)
mini side stepper
treadmil
davina dvd workout (aint done for a while)
julian michaels 30day shred dvd... (thats a burn!!!! omg!!! loved it until my ex friend has it n wont return )
atm i guess thats about it ... no confidence to go running outside atm, or to go swimming..wich used to be one of my big things i used to LOVE!

Anyways, ive gone on lol.. if u want a support MFP buddy add me

My names Maz

yay uk people
i got just over 3 stone left to go, but im getting there slowly....i usually go swimming and if anyone looks or says anything they usually get the middle finger and a huge grin lol x

Thank you , i found swimming good as like you said, its relaxing and for me when i first started i found the gym really hard going on my knees because i was so heavy so i found swimming helped that you dont feel like your doing much in the water but when you get out, and the next morning, boy, do you feel it lol xx

I joined MFP a couple of days ago lol, my diet is pretty clean tbf, but i am a coffee hound, ill drink buckets of the stuff lol im in the south west atm what bout u? x What are your goals? x

is 3 stones like 3 lbs ?

I'm Heather and I live in St. Louis. I definitely have been on and off the weight loss band-wagon over the years. I'm 25, married and with no children. I feel like even though I've been extremely overweight, I've been lucky because it's been proportioned evenly on my body. But I'm over it. I hate not being able to go do "normal" things like go to amusment parks, or zip-lining, bungee jumping, walking (without practically dying). I feel like I've been heavy my whole life. I could blame genetics, but I know now, being an adult, that it's been my choice my whole adult life. So far I've lost 5lbs and using this site helps! I can't wait to hear about all of your progress!!

Hi Ellie, I've just joined up today. In an ideal world I want to lose 3 stone, though 2 and a little bit will get me into the healthy BMI and is the lowest I've been in the last 10 years. A bit of encouragement for someone on the same journey would, I'm sure, help me push that bit further and hope to be able to be of some help on return.

i live in Twickenham - greater London! I joined MFP end of May so only been on a couple of months but I love it!! I have lost 2 stone since i joined a gym end of April but i have got at least 3 more stone to go - so hard work coming my way!! i just take it day by day though - it isnt gonna happen over night!! good luck and stay in touch : )

We will get there hun, just keep doing what your doing and the time will fly by Good luck to you too xx