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I dropped back in here today because I've been thinking about my diet before surgery... Wow. What a difference. I just wanted to say a big thank you to you guys for all of the encouragement and support, and I wanted to share my pictures with you - before and now. I haven't got an after picture...

I did it... I lost exactly 50lbs by my birthday which is exactly what I had set out to do! I'm so thrilled. My total loss is 55lbs now (just under 4 stone) since January. Yay!!!

Thank you! Xxx

Hi all, just a heads up... I'm pulling out because I had my gastric bypass on Monday :) Highest weight: 327lbs Weight on surgery day: 290lbs Current weight: 284lbs Thanks so much for your support and encouragement, I feel I've made the best decision for my health and happiness! If anyone...

Hi all, just a heads up... I'm pulling out because I had my gastric bypass on Monday :) Highest weight: 327lbs Weight on surgery day: 290lbs Current weight: 284lbs Thanks so much for your support and encouragement, I feel I've made the best decision for my health and happiness! If anyone wants...

Hi all, just a heads up... I'm pulling out because I had my gastric bypass on Monday :) Highest weight: 327lbs Weight on surgery day: 290lbs Current weight: 284lbs Thanks so much for your support and encouragement, I feel I've made the best decision for my health and happiness! If anyone...

Hi all, just a heads up... I'm pulling out because I had my gastric bypass on Monday :) Highest weight: 327lbs Weight on surgery day: 290lbs Current weight: 284lbs Thanks so much for your support and encouragement, I feel I've made the best decision for my health and happiness! If anyone...

-5lbs for me! Big Ben - 57lb lost 0lb to go Rache83 - 39lb lost 11lb to go Bee33- 38lb lost 12lb to go MrsMcGregor - 38.5lb lost 13.5lb to go Theria - 37.5lb lost 12.5lb to go Sunlightbub - 31.5lb lost 18.5 lb to go Verdepurdy - 25lb lost 25lb to go Mairead - 21lbs lost 29lb to go...

Hi everyone, I weigh 294lbs today :) I've lost 33lbs in total, yay!

Another 3lbs off for me please! Sorry I can't copy and paste on my phone...

I'm so happy I could cry!! Today I have hit a milestone: I am under 300lbs I have lost exactly 2 stone Woohoo!

This was posted when I was weighing myself on the Wii fit (which was showing me 6lbs lighter)... I started at 327lbs Size 24 top, size 26 bottom I have now lost 26lbs and weigh 301lbs! :)

I was on a real stall during this challenge and felt so down about it! But I have lost 6lbs since then. Sorry I was absent for the last week, I couldn't bring myself to say I STS again :(

Still 301 :)

301lbs today!

Hi everyone! I haven't been on since March but I've lost 7lbs more since then :)

Hi everyone, just a quick update for you. I haven't been around much lately because my life has been so hectic! Today, I weigh 302lbs :) That is a 25lbs loss in total. I'm thrilled to bits and I can't wait to get below 300! At 299 I will have lost 2 stone exactly. So, my big news... I am...

Hi MinzieMoo :) I've been having a nightmare time of it... I'm a nail tech, I own my business and things have been booming recently which is fantastic news for my wallet but not my waistline. I don't have time for a lunch break or anything so I end up picking between clients which means I eat...

STS for me w/c 4th April...

Sorry I haven't been around, I've lost 13lbs in total since the start of this challenge!

Hello slimmers :) I have lost a total of 21lbs now so since this challenge started that's 13lbs. Woohoo! Well done everyone, gem91 you're doing great.

Hello :) i was feeling despondent and gave up for a couple of weeks... I put on weight. I was too ashamed to admit that in 18 days I had gone from 310 to 315... 5lbs! It was gutting. But I got back on track this Monday and I have been working my bum off to get back to 308 which has been my...

-2 please! :D

Oh dear, I've got 2 weeks to lose a stone :( You're all doing so well, congratulations!

Thank you, sorry to be such a pain. I'm not quite sure what went on there, I've obviously read the scales wrong at some point/not written it down! I appreciate it.

-1lb for me!

Oh dear I'm sorry, I've gotten lost somewhere along the way. I started at 327lbs, I lost 8lbs before I started the challenge but am now 308lbs which is 19lbs down from my original weight... so I must have lost 11lbs in total since starting the challenge! Can you put me down for -5 this week then...

Sorry I haven't been around, my business suddenly went crazy! Pleeeease let me back in lol. Last week I was +2lbs, this week I'm -4 so back to 11lbs off in total ?

+2 :(

+2 :(

I've been naughty :/ had chips and a meal out. 310 :(

308lbs :D

Well I started C25K... And I am in so much pain! Someone told me it's called shin splints but my shins feel bruised and it hurts when I walk :'( I'm gutted.

4th WI - STS 5th WI - 2lbs on :( 6th WI - 3lbs off! Now I'm 309 :)

Good luck to you :) I've had a rough few weeks - I've gained and lost over and over again (the same 2lbs) hence why I haven't updated much. But, I'm now 309lbs and 18lbs down in total!

-2lbs, woohoo!

Those are great pictures, thank you for sharing! I'm 18lbs down in total, absolutely chuffed to bits :) I think we are doing pretty well, don't you?

-3lbs for me please! Woohoo! Got that pesky gain gone and another 2 off since.

YES!! I've broken the pattern! Today I can proudly say I am 309lbs :D

Thank you both, I totally know what you mean about focusing too much on the long term journey. I keep scaring myself silly because I suddenly remember "OH MY GOODNESS I HAVE 10 STONE TO LOSE" and it sends me into total meltdown! It's ridiculous really. Well done both of you!

+1lb :(

Well done that's great!! I've lost a total of 16lbs but I hit that target last Monday and have been battling since then with gains and losses, I'm back down today. It's gutting :(

311 today

I went for my first C25K run yesterday and I was only 2 mins from home when two young lads started shouting abuse at me as I jogged past. I was humiliated :'( I'm trying so hard to lose weight but it just isn't shifting like it was before. I'm gutted... This always happens. I'm going to speak...

Maybe not. I'm at 312 and have been since Saturday. I'm starting to get really demotivated...

I'm back down to 311! Now I can move on and put that blip behind me :)

Well it's not a great achievement but I thought I was going to have to come here and say "I've gained 4lbs after a naughty weekend" but I've managed to get rid of that now and I've MAINTAINED since last time :o

Hi Daz, STS for me please...

STS today...

Thanks LilEm, I've been downing water like it's vodka ;) and I'm back down to 313lbs... 2lbs more to lose and I'm back to my lowest number. Xxx

"You need an excess 3500 calories to put on one pound of fat." I haven't been eating THAT much!! :O

Well I've had one hell of a week... Valentine's day meal on Thursday night, a naughty dinner on Friday night, Pizza and chocolate at the cinema on Saturday night and a meal out yesterday. I knew I would put on... But I wasn't expecting 4lbs :( Especially when I still counted my calories and...

I've lost my first stone! 16lbs gone (forever this time).

3rd weekly weigh in, 311lbs - 16lbs lost altogether!

-3lbs for me! Everyone is doing SO well, this is fantastic.

16lbs off altogether, -3lbs this week! Woohoo! stokegal that is incredible, well done! gem91, coffeecup1, mrsewok how are you all getting on?

3lbs off for me please!

Hi weakwilled :) I use MyNetDiary and like MFP it has loads of foods already on there and you can scan the barcode of most things too to bring up the nutritional information. If I'm stuck I refer to a book one of my clients gave me called the calorie, fat and carbs bible... And if I'm REALLY...

Aaaargh I've had a mathematical nightmare. My weigh ins were on the wii fit originally which is (as I unfortunately found out yesterday) weighing me 6lbs LIGHTER than my digital scales... :mad: I got the right hump and had a strop on for the rest of the day. I've just been into all my posts on...

Yay, I've been battling with the same 1lb for a week now and today I've lost it! Today's weight: 314lbs :)

I lost that mysterious 1lb that I put on ;) current weight 315lbs.

-1lb for me! I had a weekend off so I'm super pleased I haven't gained ;)

-1lb for me! I had a weekend off so I'm super pleased I haven't gained ;)

-1lb for me! I had a weekend off so I'm super pleased I haven't gained ;)

I went away for the weekend and had lots of wine and cocktails (ooooops) so I'm going to weigh in tomorrow. I've been good since so hoping I haven't put on!!

2nd weekly weigh in, 315lbs - 12lbs lost!

+1lb today :( I'm not sure why though... Better luck tomorrow!!

Thank you! I think I'll stick with the -4 lbs, I like a challenge ;)

12lbs lost for me so far!

Woohoo, 4lbs off for me! It's 12lbs since 16th Jan though so which one should I enter for the challenge?

Woohoo, 4lbs off for me! It's 12lbs since 16th Jan though so which one should I enter for the challenge?

I'm 2lbs down today, woohoo! I now weigh 315lbs and am 2lbs away from losing my first stone.

I'm 5'5" 22st2lbs (10lbs lost so far) Size 24 top, size 26 bottom

I've noticed this. I had a heavy dinner last night so decided to fast today, scales this morning said I'd put on 2lbs but after walking the dog I was back down to yesterday's weight! I'm not too bothered though, I'll add it up at the end of the week and as long as it's a loss I'm happy ;) Thank...

Thank you!! :) 28th Jan - 317lbs

Hello :) can I join you please? I want to lose 50lbs by my 21st birthday in June!

I'll join you! :) I'd like to lose 26lbs by Easter. I'm currently 311lbs so I want to be down to 285... Thank you!

Monday 27th Jan: 318lbs - STS :(

The way I looked at it, this is a lifestyle change for me rather than a diet. I couldn't survive on less than 1,400... I'd go crazy! But I also need some flexibility or I'd fall off the wagon too often. 200 calories is more than enough so that if I need that little something, I don't feel...

Strong winds and rain battering my windows...

Mmmmm home made butternut squash soup!

Everyone's doing so well! I've lost 9lbs since Thursday 17th Jan, I'm pleased! Gem91 maintaining is better than gaining, you did well to stay the same :)

Thank you! I'm on 1,400 - 1,600 calories a day :) I also do between 10 and 30 mins of exercise daily. I weighed myself yesterday and had put on 3lbs... I FREAKED OUT but after doing some research I realised it was quite common as it's my TOM at the mo - weighed again this morning and I'm back...

Today: 318lbs - 9lbs off, woohoo!

Aww thank you for replying :) Wow that's incredible, best of luck starting again!

1st weekly weigh in: 319lbs (8lbs lost)! :D

I stayed the same today, 319lbs :)

I've been doing a daily weigh in because the Wii Fit tracks my weight every time I do the Body Test which is every day with some training! I'm finding that it helps me to see where I'm going wrong. Start weight, Thursday 16th Jan: 23st4lbs 327lbs 17th Jan: 325lbs 18th Jan: 324lbs 19th Jan...

Thanks so much, those are great tips. I'll be starting soon, how exciting!!

That's amazing, happy birthday for yesterday and congratulations!!

Jacket potato with egg mayo, 413 calories :)

Wow congratulations! Have you found it enjoyable? I used to go horse riding and would love to get back into that but need to lose a few stone first, so in the meantime I'm looking for something I can do (for free) alone and enjoy :)

Breakfast: a smoothie made with 1 medium banana, 1 tsp coconut oil, 1tsp honey and 150ml milk 257 calories Lunch: 1 pouch of steamed veg (broccoli, cauliflower, carrot) 75 calories Dinner: McDonald's (NAUGHTY!! But stayed within calories!) Double Cheeseburger and 3 Chicken Selects 805 calories...

I resisted McDonald's fries today!!!

Hi :) Did you try this? How was it?

Good luck!! I'll be weighing daily too :)

I'll be weighing on Thursday :) Start weight: 327lbs

I've decided to start Couch25k in a few weeks time, I want to get my weight down a little first so there's not so much impact on my joints :) I've never run before so I'm just doing more walking to start, have you all found it relatively easy to get into?

Hi everyone, I've been floating about for a little while so thought I'd create a thread. I got on the scales last Thursday and was gobsmacked when I saw my weight - 327lbs. I've put on 9 stone in 7 years (that's a whole new person)! So I've decided to change my lifestyle... I've been calorie...

Honk for day 3!

I had tuna, broccoli, cauliflower and carrot :)

Haha! Stalk away ;) I'm new here so just picking things that I feel are relevant to my journey... Good luck to you too! There are some great reasons in this thread and I can definitely relate to a good few. I'll be popping back to remind myself every so often :)

I'm grateful for... My parents - I have finally told them my weight and they didn't bat an eyelid. They support me every step of the way. My boyfriend - who loves me exactly as I am, and doesn't care what I look like. I expressed concern about loose skin when I've lost quite a lot of weight...

I really struggle with this. I used to be a party girl but that stopped when I was 17, and met my boyfriend... I now walk into a room and feel like all eyes are on me. It's tough. I went to a friend's 21st birthday at a pub just before new year and had to keep stepping outside because I was...

This time next year I will be a size 16! More confident and not dreading the summer so much.

I like my eyes/nose/mouth :) It all gets a bit ugly from the chins down haha! When I've lost some weight I want to love my stomach... And my wrists.

I'm losing weight because the body that I'm in doesn't feel like it belongs to me. I don't look in the mirror and see someone that's morbidly obese... And that's what scares me! I don't like what I see but I don't think I'm THAT bad until I see photos of myself and I look gross. I'm losing...

Thank you! Apparently I've lost 3lbs already, I'm really pleased! How is everyone getting on?

Hello :) I've been using MyNetDiary on my iPhone and I much prefer it to myfitnesspal. I found the whole layout very friendly and I'm actually enjoying entering everything in! It gives me a summary too, like how many lbs I'm set to lose this week based on my diet and exercise. Hope that helps...

Banana, raspberry and coconut smoothie!

Hi everyone :) I'm just starting out so no weight loss yet, I'm starting at 22st12lbs (320lbs). I think this is a great place for me to begin- I'm eating healthier and exercising. Looking forward to seeing everyone's progress!