Bmi bollox medical indicator.
I'm 5ft 9.5" 14st 9lb. I've lost 8st+. I'm a pear shape. Size 12tops 16 trousers. I was always this shape even as a teenager, I was athletic back then lol. I can't shift any weight despite all my efforts. Its so demoralising. My waist is 29". So by the waist standards I am healthy. I look normal now but I really feel pressurised by the numbers on the scales. I'm not sure what the solution is.
Anyway thats my moan. So pre star week!
To the op, when you feel happy in your own skin it's time to maintain. X
Wish I would take my own advice.
missy1978 said:See, this terrifies me. I need to get my BMI under 30, doesn't matter what a crock BMI is, it's what I have to do. I worry that I will get to a certain point and just not be able to lose the rest of the weight. Scares me silly!
Losing 8 stone is an absolute triumph, sod what the scales say if you are happy with what you see and how you feel (I know that's easier said than done but you have done so well and deserve to enjoy the results of your hard work) x
You'll do it. I don't know why I'm stuck right now. I have tried shaking things up, tried portion reduction etc and nothing changes. I think I need to be kinder on myself and chill a bit and hope it comes in time.
Do you need to lose it for fertility treatment, because I can't think of a better incentive. I think I may have run out of incentives and I'm just stuck. I keep hovering around a Bmi of 30. I've waited a long time to see it and my body just won't give me a 29.
Good luck on your journey. Xxx
Gazter you have lost so much so fast you need to give your mind and body time to readjust, at least 6 months.
I am using the healthy bmi as my target, but that's just me, my waist is already 33" to 33.5" so in losing another 5.5 stone lord knows what it will be, again I carry weight on my bottom half. My group were appalled I want to lose so much more and couldn't believe it would only just bring me into the healthy bmi range. It does concern me a bit but I know I can change my target at any point. So yes, everyone is different, the important thing is to be true to you, no one else. Work at maintaining for now. Think how long you were big for. It will take some time to get used to the new you, and when you are familiar with your new body, if you want to lose more weight for you, then go for it.
Losing weight can be addictive. Seeing the numbers get smaller and a big cheer for a good week is great. Sometimes we need to reign ourselves in. whatever you decide make sure it is for you, not what a chart says.
Were you having any syns during this time? They are part of the plan too. Maybe having an extra healthy extra or two would help ease you into having these normal things without the fear of losing it. I feel naughty having cheese on toast! You could also plan these treats into your week. If it is planned into your week it isn't like you are being bad, you have planned it, which will make it easier to not do a cookie monster impersonation.
See, this terrifies me. I need to get my BMI under 30, doesn't matter what a crock BMI is, it's what I have to do. I worry that I will get to a certain point and just not be able to lose the rest of the weight. Scares me silly!
Losing 8 stone is an absolute triumph, sod what the scales say if you are happy with what you see and how you feel (I know that's easier said than done but you have done so well and deserve to enjoy the results of your hard work) x
Missy, update, I lost 3.5lb this week lol! I seem to plateau then lose a chunk. I just have to take it as it comes I guess. Good luck, you can do this.x
missy1978 said:Ahhh brilliant! Well done It seems like a long road sometimes but stories like yours convince me that I can do this! x
missy1978 said:Still so far to go! And stupid Xmas is getting in the way :/ I think I'm just getting antsy and running out of patience...