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Couldn’t see a December weight loss challenge....can’t imagine why lol. Well I need to start today, today being the first of December, and also the first door on the advent calendar, I thought I might get more takers for a 1-24 of December challenge? Anyway. I really want to win this, I’m just...

Just weighed myself at 26st 6lb. I’m 40 in 10 weeks, need to get myself sorted this time. Gonna go see if there’s a December weight loss challenge, can usually do pretty well at first if I put my mind to it. I’ll be back with updates if I can stay on track.

Well its been a while. I spent a long time not dieting and weighed myself sometime in the middle of last year....... 27stone4...... exactly what I started at when i very first came on here. been losing a bit here, a bit there, putting a bit back on here and there too. working away and eating out...

Well, I'm back, two stone back on. Been moving house which was pretty stressful, along with a few other things I've had on my mind. Back on it from today. 24 stone 2 pounds, so at least I haven't gone all the way back to over 27st. And hopefully I will get that big weight loss you get at the...

Went a little bit off the rails, was still not pigging out too much but had the odd takeaway, pub meals, having a full English breakfast at work every day. eating basically what I wanted but still trying not to intake wasted calories that I wouldn't feel like sugary pop, and not doing daft...

3 off for me :-) Big Ben - 57lb lost 0lb to go Bee33- 38lb lost 12lb to go MrsMcGregor - 36.5lb lost 13.5lb to go Rache83 - 36lb lost 14lb to go Theria - 35lb lost 15lb to go Sunlightbub - 30lb lost 01lb to go Verdepurdy - 20lb lost 30 to go welaughindoors 19lb lost 31lb to go...

Im not really sure? I was starving myself at first on 1000-1400 calories and at first the weight was flying off. Problem was it eventually stalled and I was getting sick of depriving myself. So I went to 2000 ish per day with the idea being to maintain my weight which is what happened for a...

Been to the gym about 8 times now. Better than that though, hit the 5 stone lost mark today

Another 1lb off for me Ben - 54lb lost 0lb to go MrsMcGregor - 36.5lb lost 13.5lb to go Rache83 - 35lb lost 15lb to go Bee32- 34lb lost 16lb to go Theria - 31lb lost 19lb to go Sunlightbub - 28lb lost 22lb to go welaughindoors 19lb lost 31lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go...

2lbs loss for me Big Ben - 53lb lost 0lb to go MrsMcGregor - 36.5lb lost 13.5lb to go Rache83 - 35lb lost 15lb to go Bee32- 34lb lost 16lb to go Theria - 31lb lost 19lb to go Sunlightbub - 28lb lost 22lb to go welaughindoors 19lb lost 31lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go...

Second time at the gym tonight. Did an hour with a personal trainer. Killed me but glad I did it. Gonna be aching tomorrow.

Two more gone, woo hoo, I've actually done it :-) am gonna go for another 50, I know it won't be anywhere near the start of summer but maybe by the end ish? Big Ben - 51lb lost 0lb to go MrsMcGregor - 36.5lb lost 13.5lb to go Rache83 - 33lb lost 17lb to go Bee32- 30lb lost 20lb to go...

A pound off for me, down to the last one :-) Big Ben - 49lb lost 1lb to go MrsMcGregor - 36.5lb lost 13.5lb to go Rache83 - 33lb lost 17lb to go Bee32- 30lb lost 20lb to go Theria - 29lb lost 21lb to go Sunlightbub - 26lb lost 24lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go...

Another pound off, 2 to go Big Ben - 48lb lost 2lb to go Rache83 - 33lb lost 17lb to go MrsMcGregor - 32lb lost 18lb to go Theria - 26lb lost 24lb to go Bee32- 26lb lost- 24lb to go Sunlightbub - 26lb lost 24lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go LaurenCharlotte - 12lb lost 37lb to go...

Big step for me today, joined a gym, go for my induction Friday. Going to be concentrating on weight training for now, build some muscle while I burn some fat. Hopefully that will help fill any loose skin I'm probably gonna end up with as I lose more weight. Joined up up with a friend so...

Thanks :-) I won't update my pic until I feel like I look very different, and at the moment I don't really feel that I do. I know that losing 4 and a half stone is great, and I feel a lot better but I'm still very over weight. I still have a long long way to go. I will post pics when I get near...

And another one. 3 to go :-)

Another lb off for me. 4 to go :-) Big Ben - 46lb lost 4lb to go Rache83 - 31lb lost 19lb to go MrsMcGregor - 32lb lost 18lb to go Theria - 26lb lost 24lb to go Bee32- 26lb lost- 24lb to go Sunlightbub - 23lb lost 27lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go LaurenCharlotte - 12lb lost 37lb...

Well since I got back last Saturday I've been eating around 2000 cals a day as a bit of a break, maybe even more a couple of days, been out on the drink twice aswell and I always go to an extreme doing that, my weight spiked up right up (by half a stone) in the past I would have been really...

Weighed in on an empty stomach this morning. Another 5 off. :-) Big Ben - 45lb lost 5lb to go Rache83 - 28lb lost 22lb to go MrsMcGregor - 26lb lost 24lb to go Theria - 26lb lost 24lb to go Bee32- 26lb lost- 24lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go LaurenCharlotte - 12lb lost 37lb to go...

Re weighed this morning on an empty stomach, better than I thought, am in the 22's, 22st 13 :-)

Didn't really measure myself until I'd already lost about 2.5-3 stone ish, can't really remember. Only measured my waist though and that's gone from a 59.5 to a 56 over the past 6 weeks or so. I'm actually starting to feel a little bit thinner now and feel like I'm starting to look a bit...

Finally another loss, 7lb off, I've just got in from driving back from Scotland and I've had my breakfast, lunch, and about 2 litres of water so hopefully when I weigh myself in the morning on an empty stomach I'll have lost a little bit more than that aswell. Thank god im losing again, it was...

Finally another loss, 7lb off for me :-) Big Ben - 40lb lost 10lb to go Rache83 - 28lb lost 22lb to go MrsMcGregor - 26lb lost 24lb to go Theria - 26lb lost 24lb to go Bee32- 26lb lost- 24lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go LaurenCharlotte - 12lb lost 37lb to go Leli- 11lb lost...

I'll be weighing in Saturday or Sunday depending when I decide to head home. I can well understand how a new job throws you off track as the same happened to me. Ive been pretty good this fortnight (I hope) ok I've had a big drinking session one night (about 14 pints of lager, and a 10 inch...

No updates yet as I won't be back home with access to my scales until next Friday but I've been pretty good food wise this past week and had a second wind of determination. Hopefully I will be showing a decent loss when I get home. Cheers, Ben

My miles are only walking, couldn't imagine running it. The hardest part is finding the time to do it, and actually attempting to do the first long walk and realising it can be done. If I can do it at 24 stone then anyone can do it.

Not going to achieve my 100 miles, was doing so well at first aswell but with working away and doing long shifts I've just not had time. Maybe next month.

Well after staying the same for a few weeks now I'm ready to start putting in some good losses again, won't have any scales for the next couple of weeks again from Monday so hopefully I'll have a big chunk to post when I get back next time

Well after being away working, going out on the drink a few times, a few too many takeaways and pub meals, and a few chocolate bars (about 5 full Scottish breakfasts which are really hard to turn down when they come free with your accommodation) I've ...... stayed the same!! I can't believe...

Been on a bit of a takeaway and drinking binge since I got here and haven't got any scales with me to see what damage I've done but am back on track now. Will post my weight gain when I get home and weigh myself at the weekend :-\

Well despite keeping under my maintenance calories, but around 2000 rather than 12-1500 which I was managing before, I have been stuck at the same weight for around a week now. In the past this might have been the point where I started to think if my diet isn't working then what's the point. Not...

9.28 today for me Cactus: 20 hours to do - 7 hours 50 mins done MinnieMel: 20 hours to do - 6.5 hours done (this will be dedicated walking, such as with the dog or on a trek) LVLLM: 20hours -5 hours done Trimlee: 20 hrs to do -8 hours 25 mins done Sam: 20 hours - 5hrs done BlueCow: 15 hours to...

Been quite a few days now but eventually another lb off for me Big Ben - 33lb lost 17lb to go Bee32- 20lb lost 30lb to go rache83 19lb lost 31lb to go MrsMcGregor - 18.5lb lost 31.5lb to go Theria - 16lb lost 34lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go LaurenCharlotte - 12lb lost 37lb to...

4.5 lb is more than a 2 litre bottle of water/pop. Try carrying one around with you all day everywhere you go and then come back and tell us if you think losing that amount of weight is 'crap'. Because it's spread over your whole body you may not think you look any different, or be able to feel...

7.32 miles today Cactus: 20 hours to do - 6 hours 10 mins done MinnieMel: 20 hours to do - 3 hours done (this will be dedicated walking, such as with the dog or on a trek) LVLLM: 20hours -4 hours done Trimlee: 20 hrs to do -5 hours 15 mins done Sam: 20 hours - 5hrs done BlueCow: 15 hours to do...

13.6 miles today :-) my feet are bloody killing me. Glad I did it though

13.60 miles today. Smashed my previous record of 9.5 miles :-) Cactus: 20 hours to do - 4 hours 45 mins done MinnieMel: 20 hours to do - 2 hours done (this will be dedicated walking, such as with the dog or on a trek) LVLLM: 20hours -3 hours done Trimlee: 20 hrs to do -5 hours 15 mins done...

Yeah hitting the 23's was a bit of a shock as I'd been stuck at 24st2 for about 4 days (can't help but weigh myself every day, although doing this I know I will have a lot of days I stay the same or go up a little) but yeah the overnight 4lb loss was a nice surprise. 50th post too so I can now...

I don't really feel like I look much different yet, my extra chin is a bit less obvious and I've had to re tie the draw strings on my trousers but to look at I still look pretty massive. Main difference is in how energetic I feel. I started my diet on the same day as I was diagnosed with sleep...

Not really sure where my determination has come from but the more I do the more I seem to want to do

I think the before and after photo in your sig is probably one of the best and most inspirational before and after photos on the whole internet well done for putting in the effort. The amazing result is your reward. Congrats

5 miles yesterday, 6 the day before, might try and beat my 9.5 mile record today since the sun is out

4.98 miles today for me Cactus: 20 hours to do - 4 hours 45 mins done MinnieMel: 20 hours to do - 2 hours done (this will be dedicated walking, such as with the dog or on a trek) LVLLM: 20hours -2 hours done Trimlee: 20 hrs to do -5 hours 15 mins done Sam: 20 hours - 4hrs done BlueCow: 15...

Cheers, will do :-)

Just trying to stay under 1500 cals a day (aiming for 1200) and walking as much as I can. Usually 6-9 miles most days. Only drinking water, pretty much quit bread. The walking not only burns more calories but also makes me less likely to cheat as I don't want to undo my hard work by cheating...

4 more off for me:-) Big Ben - 32lb lost 18lb to go Bee32- 20lb lost 30lb to go rache83 19lb lost 31lb to go MrsMcGregor - 16lb lost 34lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go Theria - 12.5lb lost 37.5lb to go LaurenCharlotte - 12lb lost 37lb to go Leli- 11lb lost 39lb to go bezzajean...

My top tip would be to do some exercise along with whatever you are doing food wise (even if it's only walking like myself). The main benefit is the obvious one of burning more calories, but the second benefit for me is that if I've done a big walk I am much less likely to cheat with my food as...

7.82 miles for me today Cactus: 20 hours to do - 3 hours 20 mins done MinnieMel: 20 hours to do - 2 hours done (this will be dedicated walking, such as with the dog or on a trek) LVLLM: 20hours -2 hours done Trimlee: 20 hrs to do -5 hours 15 mins done Sam: 20 hours - 4hrs done BlueCow: 15...

6.02 miles for me today Cactus: 20 hours to do - 3 hours 20 mins done MinnieMel: 20 hours to do - 1.5 hours done (this will be dedicated walking, such as with the dog or on a trek) LVLLM: 20hours -2 hours done Trimlee: 20 hrs to do -4 hours 00 mins done Sam: 20 hours - 4hrs done BlueCow: 15...

I wouldn't worry about it. Somebody guessed I was 37 when I was 23! I took it an indication they thought I was mature in my attitude and wiser than my years :-) i always knock about 20% off my guess when asked, I'd rather be wrong and avoid upsetting someone or even flatter them a little.

I think it's easy to underestimate how much weight 2 stone actually is when we think of it as weight on a person. In actual fact 2 stone, or 28lbs, or 12.7kg is pretty heavy. You know in the supermarket the 6 packs of bottled water? No not the small 500ml bottles but the large 2 litre ones. Well...

This seems pretty accurate to me. The site says if I'm moderately active (walk 6-9 miles a day usually) then I will burn 4444 calories a day, if I then stick to my careful eating of 1200-1500 calories a day then I'm burning between 2944-3244 calories a day more than I consume. If a pound of fat...

I've only lost 11% of my body weight and have gone from only being able to walk about 500 metres before getting so much back pain I had to rest up to walking 6-9 miles most days pain free (apart from my feet and legs) so it certainly can be done. Good luck on your journey

I think you may have copied and pasted an old version of the list col as myself and mrsmcgregor are showing less of a loss than we should on your list.

I'm using the mapmywalk app on my iPhone. Draws you a little map of where you've been, tells you total miles, time, average time per mile and saves it all for you so you can try and beat your times. Also shows other peoples routes and times that are close to you so you can try and beat someone...

I'm well in for this, gonna go for 100 miles of dedicated walking. Done 21.38miles since the 1st of March so going to count that aswell even though I did it before I knew about the challenge. Cactus: 20 hours to do - 1 hours 40 mins done MinnieMel: 20 hours to do - 1.5 hours done (this will be...

Wow, U must feel so proud of yourself! Congratulations on your new life that you have created for yourself

Thanks for your kind words :-) blisters all healed now so did 3.4 miles with my wife and son. Didn't really have time for more and it was trying to rain. Will get out for a nice long walk tomorrow if I get chance oh and another 2lb off this morning too :-) 44lb/20kg total now

Another 2 off for me :-) Big Ben - 28lb lost 22lb to go rache83 19lb lost 31lb to go Bee32- 16lb lost 34lb to go MrsMcGregor - 16lb lost 34lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go Theria - 12.5lb lost 37.5lb to go LaurenCharlotte - 12lb lost 37lb to go Leli- 11lb lost 39lb to go...

Thanks for the support everyone :-) decided to go out on my bike yesterday since I couldn't really walk. Much harder than I remember! Now my bum bones are bruised so that's the bike out of the window for a few days. Oh well. No pain no gain ive also cut bread out of my diet pretty much...

Hit the 3 stone total loss marker today. It's taken 6 weeks 3 days or to put it another way it's 42 lbs in 45 days. Feeling pretty proud of myself this morning. Just a shame I decided to break in my new walking shoes yesterday by doing a 9 mile walk as I have blisters the size of 50p pieces and...

Another 4 off for me, pushed me over the halfway mark too. And it marks a 3 stone total loss for me Big Ben - 26lb lost 24lb to go Bee32- 16lb lost 34lb to go MrsMcGregor - 15lb lost 35lb to go Laurakasia23- 15lb lost 35lb to go Leli- 11lb lost 39lb to go bezzajean - 10lb lost 40lb to go...

Another 9 miles today. Two months ago I couldn't walk 500 feet without getting serious back pain and getting a sweat on, and having to stop and rest for a minute before continuing. Unbelievable what a difference losing just 10% of my body weight has made. Cant wait to see what difference...

Another 3 mile walk and 7.4 mile walk yesterday and today. And my feet didn't hurt after the 7.4 miles today either so back out tomorrow. I must be getting used to it, little bit boring but I've just downloaded a great app called mapmywalk so I can see exactly where I walked, how long it took...

Another 2 off for me, don't drop anything for a week and now my scales think I've lost 5 lb in 2 days. Strange Big Ben - 22lb lost 28lb to go Bee32- 14lb lost 36lb to go MrsMcGregor - 12.5lb lost 37.5lb to go Leli- 11lb lost 39lb to go bezzajean - 10lb lost 40lb to go Theria - 9.5lb lost...

Another 3 off for me :-) Big Ben - 20lb lost 30lb to go Bee32- 14lb lost 36lb to go MrsMcGregor - 12.5lb lost 37.5lb to go Leli- 11lb lost 39lb to go bezzajean - 10lb lost 40lb to go Theria - 9.5lb lost 40.5lb to go VerdePurdy -8lb lost 42lb to go welaughindoors 7lb lost 43lb to go...

Weight loss seems to have slowed right down so I've been on a 7.4 mile walk last Monday and did 9.5 miles today. My feet are ruined but I'm glad I've done it

Finally into the 24's, another lb down, also just gone under 350lbs at 349 aswell, and 1/3 of the way for my 50lb summer challenge :-) Big Ben - 17lb lost 33lb to go Bee32- 13lb lost 37lb to go Leli- 11lb lost 39lb to go MrsMcGregor - 10lb lost 40lb to go bezzajean - 10lb lost 40lb to go...

Well after having an absolute pig out on my birthday last week, and according to my scales gaining 5lb overnight,I've managed to re lose the 5 I gained and an extra one at last, so another 1 off for me. Thank god the 7.4 mile walk I did yesterday paid off or I'd have probably never wanted to do...

Thanks, I am pretty proud of myself :-) been weighing myself every two days and always seem to have lost 2lbs, last time I left it 3 days and I'd lost 3lb's. Im not exactly starving myself either, Sunday I had a large Sunday dinner, couple of days before, I had a bacon sarnie in addition to...

Another 3 lost for me :-) Big Ben - 15lb lost 35lb to go Leli- 10lb lost 40lb to go welaughindoors 7lb lost 43lb to go MrsMcGregor - 7lb lost 43lb to go Bee32 - 7lb lost 43lb to go Theria - 6lb lost 44lb to go Madferitchick - 5lb lost 45lb to go VerdePurdy -5lb lost 45lb to go Yorkiepud- 4.5lb...

Another 2lb gone, that's been 2 lbs every 2 days four times in a row now.... I'm on a roll :-) Big Ben - 12lb lost 38lb to go Leli- 10lb lost 40lb to go welaughindoors 7lb lost 43lb to go MrsMcGregor - 7lb lost 43lb to go Bee32 - 7lb lost 43lb to go Theria - 6lb lost 44lb to go Madferitchick -...

6lbs gone this week :-)

Another 2lb gone :-) Big Ben - 10lb lost 40lb to go Leli- 7lb lost 43lb to go welaughindoors 7lb lost 43lb to go MrsMcGregor - 7lb lost 43lb to go Bee32 - 6lb lost 44lb to go Theria - 6lb lost 44lb to go Madferitchick - 5lb lost 45lb to go Yorkiepud- 4.5lb lost 50lb to go VerdePurdy -5lb...

Another 4lb off this weekend, 8lb total since beginning of challenge :-) MrsMcGregor - 6lb lost 44lb to go Yorkiepud- 4.5lb lost 50lb to go VerdePurdy -4lb lost 46lb to go Theria - 2.5lb lost 47.5lb to go MissMiff - 2lb lost 48lb to go Big Ben - 8lb lost 42lb to go Never22again - 1.5lb...

Friday is weigh in day, another 2lbs so 4lbs total for the week. Not too bad considering I went out for a meal one night and had half a bottle of jack Daniels another night. Wouldnt mind another 16lb loss week tho lol also I've been out of work for the first two weeks of my weight loss so...

Another 2lbs gone for me MrsMcGregor - 6lb lost 44lb to go Yorkiepud- 4.5lb lost 50lb to go VerdePurdy -4lb lost 46lb to go Theria - 2.5lb lost 47.5lb to go MissMiff - 2lb lost 48lb to go Big Ben - 4lb lost 46lb to go Never22again - 1.5lb lost, 48.5lb to go Porkscratching - 1lb lost 24lb...

Hi Buzzy, cheers for the kind words. For some strange reason it's really motivating to see someone else who's also a man, same height as me, with a very similar start weight and goal weight. What plan/method are you using for your weight loss? I'll go have a look see if you have a weight...

Well had a cheeky weigh in this morning and 2 lbs gone so that's 4 2 litre bottles of water I've lost upto now. Well chuffed

Well my weigh in day is a Friday but I couldn't help but have a peek this morning.... Maybe I just wanted to be first to post a loss, anyway I've lost 2 lbs so updated list below :-) Theria - 0lb lost 50lb to go Big Ben - 2lb lost 48lb to go Missmiff - 0lb lost 50lb to go Bee32 - 0lb lost 50lb...

Yeah water is the only drink that I do drink. Never been a fan of tea or coffee, it was always fizzy pop that I would want to drink but I'm not really missing it at the moment. Shame about the pears and bananas as they're my two favourite fruits. Although I have been eating them and losing...

Update, I decided to try Paul mckennas hypnotic gastric band. Upto now feeling very positive about it. Will keep you all posted

Started reading this thread yesterday. Was so inspired I bought the book on my iPhone last night. Read the book straight away and because I've been eating less fat and sugar anyway installed the band last night. Have to to say I was sceptical but today is the first day I've not really been...

Count me in. Current weight 26st2, so by my reckoning my target weight is 22st8. 50 lbs to go....

Thanks for the welcome my first tactic is for every 2kg I lose to fill up an old 2litre bottle with water and keep it in the corner of the room as a representation of the weight I've lost. Although I've lost a stone I don't feel or look any slimmer but the three two litre bottles are pretty...

Basically below is a copy of what I posted in the introductions section, although that's not really the place to record my journey..... I think this is the best place as I do have a lot to lose. So hi everyone and thanks for all the advice and encouraging stories I've read so far.... Just...

Just joined the site today as a way to record my weight loss journey and also see what others have done and achieved as advice and motivation. This time last week I weighed 27st4 with a bmi of 51. Last Thursday I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea with a AHI of 104. The thought of sleeping...