Age: 27
Height: 5' 6"
Start Weight: 17st 13½lb
Current Weight: 12st 5lb
Goal Weight: 11st
Weight Lost: 5st 8½lb
Working to Rate of Loss: 2lb per week
Slimming History
I haven’t really tried any of the mainstream diets for more
than one week but have used SlimFast, over the counter slimming
aids and have a history of crash diets and binge
eating over the last 12 years or so when I’ve tried slimming before it’s
mainly consisted of eating as little as possible for as long as
possible.
Have you lost weight before
and regained the weight?
Several times. I lost about 3st before by not eating but then
put it all back on and then more, taking me up to my start weight
of nearly 18st.
How being overweight has affected you…
Clothes shopping was difficult. I’ve not really let myself be bothered outwardly by other
people’s reactions but I have always felt self-conscious; eating out in restaurants etc. I couldn’t play football
as I was just not fit enough. Mainly I was conscious
about what people thought about my size which in itself
affected everything I did.
Motivation to Get Slim
I wanted to be fitter and I wanted to just get on with living
my life instead of worrying about others’ reactions to me. I
wanted to look in the mirror and like myself not necessarily for
being slimmer because I really think it's about being happy with
yourself, but for being able to admit I was not happy being big.
I decided for me it was important to be able to say "I tried"
even if I had stayed overweight.
Discovering Weight Loss Resources
I was looking for a calorie counter on the internet and came
across the site. Given my eating history I was keen to tackle
weight loss as a ‘diet alteration’ not as a ‘diet’ as I was
worried I’d go too far and onto starvation. I was impressed that
the site emphasised changes in lifestyle not ‘dieting’ and that
the members all had a very positive and realistic approach to
slimming, not beating themselves up about the odd bad day, so
I signed up.
How Weight Loss Resources Helps
I use the Food database a lot to monitor what I’m eating
which has helped me change my diet and make healthier choices.
The daily calorie quota calculation, which tells me my target
intake as my weight adjusts, is invaluable. Mostly I use the
boards. It makes a difference to know that when you are having a
bad day there are others who’ve been there who will support you
and encourage you to pick yourself up and carry on with it.
I like to think I would have lost weight anyway but having
the support has made the experience fun and I'm sure it would
have been a real struggle without it!
The Best of Weight Loss Resources
The Message Boards
The Food Diary
Cari's Tips for Slimming
Use the food diary but be honest or you are just cheating
yourself.
Try to Weigh In no more than once a week. I still struggle
with this myself and how it's hard but daily
fluctuations can be really depressing and really knocks your
confidence and motivation.
Accept the Bad days – we all have them! Put them behind you
and move on.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help either for suggestions,
sympathy or a virtual kick up the rear. Everyone on the boards
is really great and we all help each other. Don’t suffer alone
or turn to food, post or private message your worries!
Many thanks to everyone on site for their support and good
cheer throughout and especially to Lynda, Tracci, Dani,
Anniebareham and Lynne for always being there.
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