alison990 Member

Ah thanks Blair2374 - I did feel slightly brow beaten when considering my vain, obsessive OLD self! I had only ever posted letters before - never posted on a forum! Might think twice next time...However the feedback was useful but I was secretly hoping for 'eat more' advice - to re kick start my metabolism....rather than…

14lb in a stone so 155 is 11.07....11 and a half stone....

OK thanks for the kick up the *** everyone! I will stop obsessing, use the food scales more and give this weight training thing a go... :smile:

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Hi - Nothing more scientific than mainly because all my wardrobe is a size 8 - I thought if I maintained weight a couple of pounds below 9 stone - then 9 stone would be my flag up weight for taking action before it all crept up on me again....

You're right - I am obsessing probably - It's just I've never had to diet in my life before - then a series of traumas I think led to over eating/under exercising. I set myself a goal and I suppose I want to achieve it. I was 8 stone 7 for twenty years enjoying wine, bacon butties and chips whenever I wanted. I thought I'd…

Hi - I am female, 43, 5ft 7 and currently 9 stone - goal weight is 8 stone 12 - very sedentary lifestyle. I log brisk dog walks/gardening/housework as exercise and don't log yoga as anything (muscle toning). I do use food scales sometimes but not always......I'm not sure how to open food diary....?