Well, I'm an RAF wife for my sins lol. I have 2 daughters, one's nearly 11 (going on 36) and one who's 8. i have loads of weight to lose (about 6 and a half stone or 90 lbs) and have stumbled accross this site via the UK WW message boards. This site has so many success stories it makes me think I CAN do it this time (even if it is the 1001st time...) I'm not following a structured diet but am trying to change my whole lifestyle. Hope to chat to lots of nice people too.
Thank you Michelle. Since I've got fairly a lot of weight to lose i've always thought of dieting as a 'big deal', something that's gonna take a lifetime of calorie counting and planning and something that I can only do if I'm commited 100%, and thus it's always put me off. I've learned from reading these posts that yes, planning and commitment are important but what's more important is that I get through the DAY (not the next 12 months) as best as I can, making small changes as well as big ones, because I know that all the small changes will add up to success in the long run. I've lost 2 stone before and just FEELING so much better was incredible. Why on earth I fell off the wagon again after losing is beyond me, but I'm gonna keep it going this time!!
I think you hit the nail right on the head - take it one day and one pound at a time - but I think the most important thing is finding the right eating plan and type of exercise which suit you and your lifestyle.
Hi My name is Denise, and as it says above, I'm new today. I'm 43, for another 2 months, and have been married to Martin for the last 16 years. He travels a lot with his job, so I'm left to my own devices a lot. Which means I read a lot of trashy romances, watch a lot of DVD's, and comfort eat (a lot). I've got shoulder length dark brown hair at the moment (the colour changes often) I cant even remember my natural colour, tho I suspect by now its grey.
I enjoy reading, cooking, and walking, we're very lucky where we live in that we have a canal at the bottom of the hill, and the Pennine Hills are literally just out side our door. At the moment I'm trying to get fit again, starting slowly by walking every day, even if its just down to the shops to stock up on veggies (I'm a vegetarian). Its harder than it sounds as I live up a very steep hill. On fine days, which at the moment a few and far between, I walk the canal to the next town, about 4 miles, and get the bus back. But as I'm a fair weather walker, I've not managed this as much as I would like.
I started my healthy eating on Jan 2nd, and weighed in at a masive 17st 12.5lb, which on my 5ft 3in frame is far too much, and have managed to lose 10lb up to date on a low fat low GL veggie plan. I do intend to join the local gym, but due to health issues, need to loose a couple of stone first. I'm hoping by March (ish) I should be able to join.
Martin is very supportive, when he's home, and as he need to lose a couple of stone, (he claims his belly is a company asset) so at the moment we are keeping each other in check, But I'm hoping for a lot of support here, when I start to give in to the dredded munchies.
Well, I'm an RAF wife for my sins lol. I have 2 daughters, one's nearly 11 (going on 36) and one who's 8. i have loads of weight to lose (about 6 and a half stone or 90 lbs) and have stumbled accross this site via the UK WW message boards. This site has so many success stories it makes me think I CAN do it this time (even if it is the 1001st time...) I'm not following a structured diet but am trying to change my whole lifestyle. Hope to chat to lots of nice people too.
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HI there i now what you mean when you say this time you feel you can do,
I am the same it is a lifestyle change for me right now and not just a diet.
Well of course I am or I wouldn't be here! I have been fat for what feels like forever - I'm about 5'4" & weigh 18st having lost 5lbs and my 1st aim is to lose 1 st and then take it from there...
I am not following any particular plan - I just want to get some control back into my eating habits. I firmly believe losing weight is completely dependent on state of mind and that over eating - at least for me, is a form of self-abuse which has got to stop!! I have no desire to be thin just to be able to bend over with ease without masses of wobbley stuff getting in the way!
I have a fairly demanding schedule but hope I get the chance to pop in to 3FC regularly to see what everyone is up to and give a progress report - haven't checked the site out properly yet so am off to do that now while I have some time on my hands ...
Hi Laura 
come and chat in the daily chit-chat time.
