Age: 65
Height: 5' 10½"
Start Weight: 14st 7lb
Current Weight: 11st
Goal Weight: 11st
Weight Lost: 3st 7lb
Working to Rate of Loss: 1-2lb per week
Dieting History
Most recently I went to Slimming World and did well for about
2½ years. I reached my then target weight of 11st 7lbs and
maintained for about 15 months when my weight rose again and not
matter how much I followed the plan I could not lose the gain.
Previously I have tried the F Plan Diet, Low Fat Diets and
Calorie Counting Diets (with a book and lots of maths; too much
like hard work!).
Have you lost weight before and regained the weight?
Yes. Each time I have dieted I have lost weight but re-gained
some though usually stayed within the range for my height. I put
on a lot of weight after my husband died. He was only 56 and I
felt so lonely and ate for comfort. I still do comfort eat but
try to go for fruit.
How being overweight has affected you…
Being tall most people didn’t think I was overweight. I have
a thin face and I think that’s all people see and assume the
rest of me follows suit. I was unable to be as active as I like.
Aching knees and back and breathing difficulties due to asthma.
I also hated not being able to find nice clothes. I’m past the
age of caring what others think so that wasn’t a problem for me.
Motivation to Diet
I have four adorable and adored grandchildren and want to be
able to keep up with them. Also I am asthmatic and have high
cholesterol so for health reasons it was important to lose
weight.
Discovering Weight Loss Resources
A friend recommended the site to me.
How Weight Loss Resources Helps
Taking the hard work out of calorie counting and dieting.
Putting everything down in the little jotter also makes me
realise how many times I have a ‘little snack.’ Also the
helpteam are great; so quick to answer queries. I have found the
encouragement to exercise helpful and although I don't do
anything very exciting I am walking more now.
The Best of Weight Loss Resources
I use the food diary mostly but also have enjoyed the message
boards. I have never used them on any other site and really
enjoy reading other people’s views. Wish there were a few more
‘ancients’ like me on there!
Gill's Dieting Tips
Just to keep reading everything like the Dietitian’s advice
and exercise advice. The site confirmed that I eat quite
healthily (a bit too much protein but not bad) and if I can
stick to 3 meals and not have biscuits as snacks I should keep
to my correct weight. The nibbles are my downfall in my diet
from 7pm to bedtime.
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