alisonjj

Hmm, I feel your pain, it is such a stressful time for many of us. Ok, a couple of thoughts which helped me last year: # Being healthy is a life style not just a diet. it is sustainable. Some days you will treat yourself. Take smaller portions but don't always deny yourself. Sometimes you will be able to say no, but not…

Awesome, well done : )

You are on a plateau. Exercise through it, change your workout to jumpstart your metabolism again and record every bite you eat and weigh portion sizes to check you are on goal eating wise. I have been the same at points. Measure yourself, sometimes the scale stays in place but inches are lost! Don't despair!

Depends where you live. In England a size 12 is nearer to a US size 16. But, if you are fit and healthy, if you are happy with yourself then it shouldn't matter imo : )

Wel done, feels good doesn't it? I have a pair of jeans that did the same for me a couple of weeks ago :happy:

***UPDATE** Going to stop adding my exercise to diary. Just removed todays.Will add it to status.....it is playing havoc with my cals and macros and I'm struggling to lose any weight this way...so, set my activity to lightly active, workout 45-60 mins 6 days a week but no exercise cals to eat. See if this works. Also…

I have had type 2 for 12 years. I have primary lymphoedema as well and this has not helped in my battle with weight. I am 86lbs lighter than my heaviest weight but I have gained and lost and gained the same 10-20lbs for the last couple of years ever since I went onto gliclizide. I am in the UK.

I am on Gliclizide which is similar and Metformin SR. I have stopped taking the gliclizide myself and have ordered a blood glucose monitor to monitor things. Doctor wont listen to me and change my meds so I'm checking results for myself. If sugars go through the roof I will go back on the gliclizide.If my stats are good i…

Hey there! fibro is nasty but I honestly believe we mustn't give in to it.I did and ended up 364lbs at one point, waling with a stick and severe lymphoedema too......I like working with weight machines as it helps to stretch out thiose nasty tensed up muscle knots. I have also read on various sites that some fibro sufferes…

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You wont gain fat but you might gain temporary water retention due to increased sodium in party food or alcohol. No need to worry.

I started at 364 about 8 yrs ago. I lost some and kept it off, stared again a few months ago and I am down 86lbs. I don't have any big photos on the laptop sadly. Will scan some on if I can borrow a scanner : ) I think your stories are so inspirational. I still have 140 lbs to go, so in for the long haul!

I'm in Sheffield - add me if you want : )

Me, I am looking to lose over 100lbs...add me if you like. Will get around to blogging at some point.

I had it for 15 years. Last year it was a constant flare up and copvered about half the surface area of my left armpit. No anti biotics helped and I ended up having surgery to remove tissue. I was told it is important to control blood sugar as there is a chance it could return. It is a horrible and very embarrassing…

150 to go - 84 down already but progress is slow - feel free to add ,me : )

A long road and currently a slow journey! I started about 8 years ago weighing 360 lbs which is just under 26 stone (Around 160 kg). I lost quite a lot over the next 2 years and in 2006 I weighed about 270 (19 and a half stone; 120 kg). Since then y weight has yo yoed between that and 300lbs. Currently i weigh 285. Started…

You are not a failure. You are here and people here will help support you. I was 360lbs at one point, and as a 5'4" woman that wasn't great. I have lost 84 lbs and it has been tough I wont lie. But, and this is important, try not to just measure by what the scales tell you. Get a workout in, start with a few weights and a…