Help! I have so much weight to lose

[Mothership]

Well done Zand give yourself a huge pat on the back

 

[Scandichic]

Very true and I did manage to carry on with LCHF for a lot longer than 3 months before, but the emphasis than was on my BG's only, so at stressful times I ate cheese and nuts, lots of cheese. I can't do that too much now if I want to lose weight. You are right, my habits are changing....I am trying to be tidier too and I actually put something away in a cupboard today.

It must be catching. Because I got rid of a whole load of clothes yesterday, I was able to sort through he clothes mountain by my side of the bed. I have put them away or put them into a pile for my sister-in-law. I have just done the same with my cardigans. Piles of 24 and 22 to go to her. Lucky woman! She's just got a whole new wardrobe! Dress I ordered from h&m came today. Size 16!

 

[zand]

Well done Zand give yourself a huge pat on the back

Yes, thank you, I did do that this week before I was weighed, because I knew that I had worked hard all week, so no matter what the scales said I was pleased with myself. I was relieved when I had lost more of course.

 

[zand]

It is an eating plan for life that we need rather than a diet. Die takes up most of that word.
Keep it up, you're doing great. .

Yes Alan,I agree with you. I have started using the word 'diet' again to remind myself that I can't eat limitless amounts of food, particularly fats if I want to lose weight. I can't follow LCHF as I did previously, because although my BG's were fine, under that I lost very little weight. So this time round I am concentrating on weight loss. Whilst I am still basing this on LC/HF principles, I am eating slightly more carbs (fruit) and slightly less protein and less fats. I can't even do low carb/enough fats because if I did that properly I still wouldn't lose weight, so I'm finding it a tricky balance between eating enough so that I am not hungry, and little enough so that I lose weight. Hence, having ditched calorie controlled diets 8-10 years ago, I find myself returning to calorie checking alongside what I suppose I (grudgingly!) should call LC/EF.

However when I reach my target weight LC/HF will be back!

 

[zand]

It must be catching. Because I got rid of a whole load of clothes yesterday, I was able to sort through he clothes mountain by my side of the bed. I have put them away or put them into a pile for my sister-in-law. I have just done the same with my cardigans. Piles of 24 and 22 to go to her. Lucky woman! She's just got a whole new wardrobe! Dress I ordered from h&m came today. Size 16!

So we've both done house work today then!. Size 16! it must be 12 years or so since I was a size 16. that's fantastic Scandi, is it a gorgeous dress?

 

[Andy12345]

great going zand!

i see the toilet seat threat did its job

 

[Kat100]

It must be catching. Because I got rid of a whole load of clothes yesterday, I was able to sort through he clothes mountain by my side of the bed. I have put them away or put them into a pile for my sister-in-law. I have just done the same with my cardigans. Piles of 24 and 22 to go to her. Lucky woman! She's just got a whole new wardrobe! Dress I ordered from h&m came today. Size 16!

Fab size to be it will a 14 next .....so don't over spend to much ......I did that ....just boasting but it is allowed

 

[Kat100]

So we've both done house work today then!. Size 16! it must be 12 years or so since I was a size 16. that's fantastic Scandi, is it a gorgeous dress?

And you will be the right size for you again ......

 

[Scandichic]

So we've both done house work today then!. Size 16! it must be 12 years or so since I was a size 16. that's fantastic Scandi, is it a gorgeous dress?

Yes but quite low cut! Shan't be wearing that for school!

 

[Scandichic]

Fab size to be it will a 14 next .....so don't over spend to much ......I did that ....just boasting but it is allowed

Can't wait for those days!

 

[Kat100]

Can't wait for those days!

Hi scandichic , it really does happen ......
I have got a bit stuck at the moment ....3 stones gone , now for the last 3 months no change ....waiting for a body boost moment because I keep doing the walking ..... Enjoy your new dress

 

[maryphill]

Hi, this is a very difficult post for me to make because I don't like admitting that I need help. I am a 56 year old woman who is morbidly obese and wants to lose 105 pounds. I am type 2 and have been for 3 years. I have been low-carbing, fairly successfully for 3 years, but after a few knocks have stopped for a while and find it difficult to start again. The LCHF diet is very good for my BG's which were within the 'normal' range for most of those 3 years. However I didn't lose much weight on it. The only time I lost a significant amount was when I cut down to 600 calories a day for 7 weeks. My weight then was 16 stone 9 lbs. Today it is 17stones 11lbs. (the highest ever was 18stone 5lbs)

Last week, after a referral from my doctor, I joined Slimming World. I was weighed today and have lost a pound. This may not sound like much to you, but to me it's amazing. It's amazing because I am the sort of person who is 'all or nothing'. When I am feeling good about myself I can work really hard and achieve loads. When I feel down I let everything slide. I have felt down for a couple of months now, yet somehow I managed to start something and achieve something, whilst I wasn't feeling good. I have done many diets before, but I have never done so well whilst feeling depressed and I am very proud of myself for trying. This is a big first for me.

Another big first is asking for help.

I intend to get back to LCHF properly as soon as I can. My Slimming World consultant won't be happy about the high fat bit, but as long as I keep losing weight I don't suppose she will be too bothered. I will not be buying any of the low fat/low sugar products that they like so much. I will eat real food. I intend to keep going to SW so that I am not so tempted to give up in the bad times. This is also the reason I am starting this thread - so I won't be able to hide away during the bad times. I have an appointment to see my nurse for blood tests just before Easter, and another to see my GP to ask for Metformin after Easter.

I haven't been checking my BG's much recently. Two hours after breakfast this morning it was 6.7. I expect my fasting one to be around 8.5. I will check it tomorrow.

I like walking but haven't really done any all winter. I went out for a short walk this morning. I used to walk 2 miles a day but stopped because I developed a heart problem (atrial fibrillation) which made me very breathless. I had an operation (called ablation) in November 2012. They put you to sleep then pass a catheter through to your heart and 'burn' away the circuits inside which are causing the irregular heartbeat. The procedure usually lasts 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Mine lasted 6 hours. I was told to have complete bed rest for 2 weeks afterwards (it's normally a week). I had this idea that I would do that for 2 weeks, then spend a further 2 weeks getting back to normal. The reality was very different. I had the 2 weeks rest, but after that time muscles had already started to weaken and it was 5 months until I felt I had any energy at all. I had problems with my back after all that resting, I could hardly walk and was doubled over like an old lady (OK, an older lady) I went to a chiropractor. I had had my heart set on going to watch a football match again, in April. How could I, when I couldn't walk? I found that the best way to walk was to straighten up whilst pushing a shopping trolley. So I went to the match. My husband dropped me at a supermarket about 1/4 - 1/2 mile from the ground. I limbered up walking with a shopping trolley (with only a pack of Nurofen in it- boy did I get some funny looks!). Then we walked slowly to the ground. This was the start of me getting better.

I have a target for walking too. Two years ago my husband and son did a 50 mile walk in London. They did a 10 mile stretch in the dark and would like to go back one day to retrace their steps and see what they were missing. I would like to go with them, but I need to be able to walk 11 1/2 miles in one day. (to take into account the walking to and from the tube). Last Summer I tried to get in shape, but kept getting stuck at 7 miles. So I need to get back to being able to walk 7 miles in a day, and then push through whatever barrier is stopping me from reaching the 11 - 12 mile target. I think that barrier is something to do with diabetes, because my legs just stop and refuse to function after 7 miles.

So, that's me and that's the plan. Please help me stick to it.

 

[maryphill]

Well Done, Zand. It sounds to me like you have made the most important and most difficult step.... the first one. Keep going, set small goals that suit YOU and YOUR aims and, even with occasional set backs, I am sure a brave and determined lady like you will get where you want to be.

 

[zand]

Well Done, Zand. It sounds to me like you have made the most important and most difficult step.... the first one. Keep going, set small goals that suit YOU and YOUR aims and, even with occasional set backs, I am sure a brave and determined lady like you will get where you want to be.

Thanks for the encouragement, I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed by how far I have to go. I have been looking too far ahead. Today my main aim is nothing to do with diet/exercise - I really need to make a start on the very large ironing pile in my lounge! I hope my back will cope with it.

 

[Pipp]

Thanks for the encouragement, I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed by how far I have to go. I have been looking too far ahead. Today my main aim is nothing to do with diet/exercise - I really need to make a start on the very large ironing pile in my lounge! I hope my back will cope with it.

Zand

I have only just read through all the postings in this topic. I can identify with a lot of your experiences and emotions. Thank you for being brave and open enough to share them. Inspirational!

 

[zand]

Zand

I have only just read through all the postings in this topic. I can identify with a lot of your experiences and emotions. Thank you for being brave and open enough to share them. Inspirational!

Thanks Pipp, I have read some of your posts too and I didn't feel you were being negative at all, just real. It's hard to put one foot in front of the other and start again.

 

[Jamrox]

Anyone up for pledging 30 minutes of your day to doing exercise. I need to keep going.

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[zand]

Anyone up for pledging 30 minutes of your day to doing exercise. I need to keep going.

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Jamrox, sorry I can't commit myself right now. I hope others will. I have a painful knee, which is my own fault because I have been wearing tatty old trainers to walk on rough, uneven ground. I am resting it till the pain has gone, so I will not even be doing my morning walk for at least a few days. I need to be fit and well for my holiday soon. Sorry, I would have liked to have committed to doing an extra 30 minutes with you, but my body has other ideas.

 

[Scandichic]

Jamrox, sorry I can't commit myself right now. I hope others will. I have a painful knee, which is my own fault because I have been wearing tatty old trainers to walk on rough, uneven ground. I am resting it till the pain has gone, so I will not even be doing my morning walk for at least a few days. I need to be fit and well for my holiday soon. Sorry, I would have liked to have committed to doing an extra 30 minutes with you, but my body has other ideas.

 

[Jamrox]

Don't worry about it Zand. It's not until the 29th and going for 42 days ( 6 weeks) feel free to join in if you wish , no pressure x



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