From Pig to Twig, Losing Weight for the Last Time!

Hi everyone I've just found this forum and I'm hoping it'll motivate me to lose weight for the last time.

I'm Lucy, and I'm almost 21yrs old. I have a lovely boyfriend who I live with who I've been with for 3 years. I'm a full time university student and I work part time at the weekends.

I'm about 5'6 and I weigh 12.7 stone, or about 175lbs. I'm a UK 14-16. I was always a skinny girl growing up, until I was 17 the most I had ever weighed was 8 and a half stone, and I didn't watch what I ate at all. At 17, I gave up competitive dancing to focus on my studies to get into university. I also gave up smoking and started on the contraceptive pill.
In the space of 6 months, I gained 3 stone. I only recently gained the final 7 pounds that brought me up to 12.7 stone.

Its no wonder, really. I was doing 22 hours of practice a week for competitive dance so I was extremely active and fit. I also did ballet, circuit training and yoga as cross training to improve my dancing. Its not surprising I gained the amount of weight I did considering how much exercise I was doing.

Looking in the mirror has me in tears and I find myself disgusting. I miss how I used to look, I want to be confidant and have nice clothes, and I want to be more motivated to do so.

I'm going on holidays in July with my three best friends and I'm hoping to have lost a minimum 1.5 stone by then. Ideally, I'd have lost 2.5 stone but I'm trying to be realistic. The thought of not losing weight before I go terrifies me, I was miserable my whole holiday last year because of how fat and gross I felt next to my friends.

I don't have a set plan for how I'm going to lose the weight yet, but I'll probably do WW (not the meetings, I have the points book at home) mixed with Low GI. I'm also planning on doing a bootcamp closer to Summer to lose weight and to do lots of walking. I'm also considering SlimFast, I'm going to ask about it in the pharmacy tomorrow.

As a motivator, tomorrow I'm going to get my tongue pierced. I've wanted it done for ages and my friend got it done recently and she found it difficult to eat for a few days so I'm hoping this will kickstart my weight loss.

I really hope this is the last time I try to lose weight and that this time, I lose it, and it stays off, for good.

Thanks for reading

A tip: pick a plan and follow it properly. This is the first time I've had real success and it's cos I'm following properly
I do slimming world myself and it's amazing. You should see the state of what I've just eaten, you'd never think I'm on a diet!
There's quite a bit to learn with all diets really but I think putting that effort into doing so makes you much more conscious about what you're eating, that really helps me too.
If you do decide to do WW or SW, if you're will powers not great the weigh ins are awesome for advice and helping you keep on track. And being slimmer of the week is an amazing feeling

This forums also fantastic help too ^.^

Good luck Lucy x

Thank you for the support and advice, ladies

Well, today was my first proper day of strict dieting. It went quite well, though I'm disappointed I didn't get to do any exercise apart from walking around the shops!

I've decided to give Slim Fast a try to see if I can dramatically shift half a stone or so. Starting the shakes tomorrow so fingers crossed I don't cave!

Today I had:

Breakfast: 2 x slices of Brown toast with 3tsp of baked beans on each slice and 12 grapes.
Lunch: 12 grapes
Dinner: 1 cup of wholewheat pasta shapes cooked without olive oil/salt, with peas, sweetcorn, a can of tuna, and a tiny, tiny dollop of mayo. It was delicious!

I didn't eat much of my dinner because I'm so, so tired. OH was working nights last night and I find it difficult to sleep when he's not there, so it was close to 6am when I fell asleep and I had an 8am start. Because of this I really don't feel up to exercising but I'll make up for it tomorrow.

Got great satisfaction returning lots of size 14 clothes I bought last week today. I've decided I won't be that size for much longer so there's no point keeping clothes that won't fit me in a few weeks. Hoping this will motivate me a bit more!

Going to post some bikini shots of myself tomorrow so I can track my progress. Not looking forward to the shakes but I'm sure it'll be worth it

So those are photos I took today wearing one of last years bikinis, which doesn't really fit me properly any more. Feeling really motivated today! I don't want to look like this any more.

Have had a good day diet wise, but once again, no exercise. I just don't have the time. I really must do some tomorrow!

Have had a busy day today so all I've eaten is:

2 x Weetabix with low fat milk
12 grapes
2z Cream Crackers with low fat spread

I'll be much happier if I can get moving tomorrow. I don't expect to lose any weight until I do!

Well done you for posted photos, I'll look forward to seeing a new slimmer you in a few months to come.

Good luck hun, I'll be sure to keep popping in to see how your getting on. x

I know I'm only on day three but I've just weighed myself and I've not lost a single ounce I'm not letting it demotivate me, though. I just thought a few days of being good might pay off.

I ended up being a bit naughty last night which I feel guilty about now Updated version of that I ate yesterday:

2 x Weetabix with low fat milk
12 grapes
2 x Cream Crackers with low fat spread
Whole wheat pasta with tuna and sweetcorn/peas + a tiny dollop of mayo. (Really need to get more adventurous!)
6 x squares of bourneville dark chocolate
1 x bar of cadburys caramel
1 x small glass of coke

Feeling really guilty now I've seen all that!

So far today I've had:
5 x cream crackers
12 grapes

Definitely gonna be better today.

I compiled a list of all the reasons I want to lose weight:
1. So I'll be happier.
2. So I'll be comfortable in my own skin.
3. So I'll stop upsetting my OH with my depressed moods due to my weight.
4. So I'll NEVER have to wear control knickers again!
5. So I'll be able to enjoy my holiday.
6. I can plan my wedding without worrying at the back of my mind.
7. So I can buy the clothes want rather than the clothes fit me8.
8. I'll be leading a healthier lifestyle which I can be proud of.
9. So I won't be known as "the fat one" in my group of friends.
10. So I won't be miserable any more!

Today I've had:

5 x cream crackers
12 grapes
1 x medium baked potato with 1/2 cup of baked beans and a little butter
Home made brown wholemeal scone with butter and jam (eek)

I'm kind of hungry now as I've been pretty much grazing all day but I'm not sure what to make. Still gutted that I haven't even lost an ounce but what can I do.
I'm back at Uni on Monday after a two week break, and have just found out that I have an 1,800 word essay due Monday and a 2,200 word essay due Tuesday. On top of this my house is an absolute bomb and badly needs to be cleaned so it looks like I'm in for little or no sleep for the next few days. Oh, and its my sisters birthday so we're going out for that Monday night. Finding something to wear should be fun

Starting to get a little unmotivated now but I won't give in!

Heya, I'm also in college in Ireland, nearly finished my degree and I've piled on the weight during it so I just wanted to encourage you with your healthy eating and exercise, don't do what I did and try to put it off because of stressing over assignments I know how hard it is, I've got one due on Thursday and I'm already worried I'm going to end up breaking my diet over it, but we must stay strong! Don't worry about your sister's birthday, make good choices and remind yourself that NEXT year you'll be skinny mini and wearing whatever you like for it!

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Shikei85. Its so hard. I've had an absolutely awful week. I didn't realise I had so much college work to for this week, so I've been running on 2-3hours sleep since Sunday and the diet went out the window.
On Monday I had to hand in a 1,400 word essay, Tuesday an 1,800 word essay, and Wednesday, a presentation in front of 100 people on an essay I started on Tuesday night.
I was upset all week, I comfort ate, paid no attention to points or calories, and feel the worse for it now. I haven't lost any weight at all and today should be my weigh in.
I was just so stressed from the lack of sleep and essays.
We went out last night for my sisters birthday instead of Monday night, and it was awful, I was the fat one again. I was so unhappy yet I didn't refuse when my boyfriend bought me take away on the way home from the club..I'll never learn!
I'm just finished college now and I haven't eaten all day, apart from a can of seven up this morning. I'm starting SlimFast today. I can't believe I wasted a whole week when my holiday is so soon! I won't let this happen again.
I ran into a girl I went to school with last night, she was always a big girl. She's now unrecognisable, her brown hair is platinum blonde, she has gone from a size 26 to an 8, she's happy, confidant and beautiful and I wish so much I could achieve what she has. I'm disgusted with myself. If I continue lacking will power I won't lose any weight at all.

Please stop beating yourself up! You have had so much more to contend with and sometimes (although it shouldn't) looking after yourself comes at the bottom of the list! Keep your head up and don't give up. You can achieve anything you put your mind to if you really want it. Sending lots of slimming vibes and hugs xxxx

Ah listen I nearly gave in to temptation and I only had one assignment (been up since 4am and handed it in at five to 5pm!) I definitely would have if I'd had as many as you! All you can do really is pick yourself up and try again. Would you think of giving Lipotrim a go? I find it easier with college as I dont have to think about points or calories, you just drink your shake and that's that.

Shikei85 said:

Ah listen I nearly gave in to temptation and I only had one assignment (been up since 4am and handed it in at five to 5pm!) I definitely would have if I'd had as many as you! All you can do really is pick yourself up and try again. Would you think of giving Lipotrim a go? I find it easier with college as I dont have to think about points or calories, you just drink your shake and that's that.

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I only had that many because I did absolutely f all for the Easter break, lol Where are you in college, if you don't mind me asking? Lipotrim sounds fab but I've heard its really expensive How much is it?
I blame the student night outs, cheap drink and food afterwards is a killer!

I'm doing teacher training in Blackrock. Yeah it's quite pricey, I think it's about 70 euro a week : / I sort of just said well I spend at least a fiver a day in the canteen and you dont have to buy any other food with it so that's all you'll spend in the week, can't drink on it either only water and black/peppermint tea or coffee. I think it works out pretty well really. And I'm hardly ever hungry on it, the first three days are bad but after that it's grand

Shikei85 said:

I'm doing teacher training in Blackrock. Yeah it's quite pricey, I think it's about 70 euro a week : / I sort of just said well I spend at least a fiver a day in the canteen and you dont have to buy any other food with it so that's all you'll spend in the week, can't drink on it either only water and black/peppermint tea or coffee. I think it works out pretty well really. And I'm hardly ever hungry on it, the first three days are bad but after that it's grand

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I'll be working more hours during the Summer than I am now, I'm definitely going to look into it. Thank you

Diet is going well this week, but I took a really bad fall yesterday and I'm now bedridden. Was walking into town with the boyfriend and I slipped in the rain. Damn ugg boots! Was sent to a+e by my doctor for an x ray because she thought I might have done damage but apparently its too swollen to see anything, so I'm going for another one tomorrow. Can't move an inch and I have to sleep with a pillow between my legs because my pelvis is under too much pressure. No exercise whatsoever for the near future.
Finished college for the year tomorrow but I can't go. Hope things start looking up soon!

I know I've been missing for a while but I hope I can still post.

Have just weighed myself - 13 STONE!!!!!!! What the hell? I'm supposed to be losing weight, instead I put on 7 pounds? I'm totally freaking out. Disgusted with myself, really. Never been so repulsed in my life..I cannot believe I let this happen. I'm such a failure.

I haven't updated in ages! So Monday I joined a gym and hired a personal trainer. I love it so far, though I'm in absolute agony from exercising. I went to a spinning class last night and could barely move this morning but getting up and going to the gym again was worth it.

Diet wise, I'm not exactly following a plan yet, I've just cut out all junk and seriously cut down on carbs. I've found a new love for salad, its beautiful!

And best of all, since Monday I've lost 4 pounds. I'm feeling very happy

Congratulations on the weight loss this week!

Good job hun! I fell off the wagon and put on 8lbs so Im a bit pissed off too, starting back to it today and kicking fats' ass!

I haven't posted here in ages! I've just returned from my holidays, only managed to lost half a stone before I went, which I mostly put back on while I was there

Kick starting a new plan now though, I think its only realistic if I start dieting and exercising again asap before I get out of the habit of it. Still not sure what plan I'm going to follow, but definitely going to cut down on my carbs.

Current weight is about 12 stone 9, my goal is to be 9 stone by June next year. I really hope I can do it!