Have to do it this time!

[nomorejellybelly]

yet again I am back to dieting, it seems I have spend over half my life doing it.

I first set a goal to be slim by the time I was 30...never worked.

I also set a goal to be slim by the time I hit 40 and that was this yr and I am the heaviest I have EVER been!

I wanted to be a non smoker by the time I was 40 and I managed it but of course that hasn't helped with my weight.

I have done many diets in the past but the original red and green slimming world has stuck in the my mind the most.

I am going to have to find an old book to remind myself of the A and B allowances.

I mainly struggle with drinking too much alcohol (damn sneaky calories in there) and also what to have for when I am at work with no access to a fridge or microwave therefore I usually have a sandwich, bag of crisps, drink and choc bar.

I have to do this for my health also as I have arthritis and my excess weight does me no favours but exercise is also a problem

 

[Chocobo]

Welcome! You can do it sweet! I gave up smoking too about 2 months ago, i know it makes a little more stressful but remember its SO worth it! If i were you id come on here everyday or every other just to remind yourself why and how you are doing it and make sure to be patient with yourself! Good luck!

 

[Issywizzywoo]

Hello & welcome

Well you quit smoking,no mean feat,so it shows you have will power,now you just need to harness it & use it weight wise.

Here is a wealth of SW info & recipes,so have a good nose round the diaries sections & recipe threads & see what everyone else is up to.Keep posting,people are friendly.Use this place for inspiration & motivation,we're in the same boat.

I would suggest joining a Slimming World group,you get all the literature the first nite & a few weeks at group till you get into the plan again,then see how you go,I know it's not everyone's cuppa tea

Lunch wise it sounds like you need to prepare more,make your own snacks & slimming world lunches.Alcohol you just use your syns & be choosy when,what & how much.

Wish you all the best

 

[Tarnbop]

Well done for giving up smoking!! That's brilliant, and no wonder it had an effect on your weight... Good luck on your weight loss journey

Tarnbop x

 

[nomorejellybelly]

Thanks

The quit smoking bit was not that hard and I do enjoy an electronic cigarette now and then.

The diet bit is so hard as I am unable to exercise...even doing housework takes me ages. I have arthritis and the fatigue takes it out of me. I should really eat less on the diet because of the non exercise but I get so hungry.

Keeping away from the wine vodka and chocolates so hopefully that helps

 

[Tarnbop]

Thanks

The quit smoking bit was not that hard and I do enjoy an electronic cigarette now and then.

The diet bit is so hard as I am unable to exercise...even doing housework takes me ages. I have arthritis and the fatigue takes it out of me. I should really eat less on the diet because of the non exercise but I get so hungry.

Keeping away from the wine vodka and chocolates so hopefully that helps

Just be really strict with yourself, and once you find something that lasts for a week, you'll be more inclined to continue with it!
As for exercise- it's not the be all and end all. My C says that it can aid weight loss up to a 1lb a month, so it's mainly just food (although, I'm a bit sceptical about the low number there...). Is there anything that is easier with arthritis? Swimming?

Good luck!

Tarnbop x