CrazyCatLady
Full Member
Hi everyone,
I'm 24 years old and I have been on a diet since April. It hasn't been easy, epecially considering I decided to give up smoking in May (I've been nicotine-free since May 17th)! I didn't weigh myself until early June. I'm 5'2" and I was 10st 5.5lb in June. I am now 9st 11lb. So I have lost 8.5lb since which although is still a loss, is rather disappointing considering it's been two months and I've worked so hard. As well as cutting out all of the food I love, I have been jogging three times a week since April.
My birthday was in May and I am horrified by the photos of my party. This has been a big motivation.
I have been on a diet for most of my life. Last year I joined a gym and went there for three months. I lost a stone and a half but I gave up and put it all back on again. This time I am resolutely determined to get down to my goal weight, which is 8st. Before, after seeing the disappointing weight loss I would have given up and had a huge food blow out but not this time.
I have really stepped up my jogging, increasing a mile every week. I have entered the women's 5k in September to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. I am also a lot stricter with my diet, having much less carbs and drastically cutting down the diet coke (which I am addicted to).
I've been lurking on this forum for a few weeks now and am truly humbled by the members here. Your before and after photos are amazing. I felt I should introduce myself and give my story. The weight I need to lose is nothing compared to the incredible work being done by some of the members here but I hope I can contribute something positive to this forum!
By the way if anyone wants any advice on giving up smoking, just drop me a line.
Thanks for reading,
CCL
I'm 24 years old and I have been on a diet since April. It hasn't been easy, epecially considering I decided to give up smoking in May (I've been nicotine-free since May 17th)! I didn't weigh myself until early June. I'm 5'2" and I was 10st 5.5lb in June. I am now 9st 11lb. So I have lost 8.5lb since which although is still a loss, is rather disappointing considering it's been two months and I've worked so hard. As well as cutting out all of the food I love, I have been jogging three times a week since April.
My birthday was in May and I am horrified by the photos of my party. This has been a big motivation.
I have been on a diet for most of my life. Last year I joined a gym and went there for three months. I lost a stone and a half but I gave up and put it all back on again. This time I am resolutely determined to get down to my goal weight, which is 8st. Before, after seeing the disappointing weight loss I would have given up and had a huge food blow out but not this time.
I have really stepped up my jogging, increasing a mile every week. I have entered the women's 5k in September to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. I am also a lot stricter with my diet, having much less carbs and drastically cutting down the diet coke (which I am addicted to).
I've been lurking on this forum for a few weeks now and am truly humbled by the members here. Your before and after photos are amazing. I felt I should introduce myself and give my story. The weight I need to lose is nothing compared to the incredible work being done by some of the members here but I hope I can contribute something positive to this forum!
By the way if anyone wants any advice on giving up smoking, just drop me a line.
Thanks for reading,
CCL