WW buddy having to lose 75-100 pounds wanted
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IWillBeAYummyMummy
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i need to lose 75-90lbs! Although aiming to lose 2 stone by November x
i need to lose 75-90lbs! Although aiming to lose 2 stone by November x
PixiePix
Full Member
Yay! For me it's approximately 88 pounds which is about 40 kilos. I lost 4.9 kilos this far
I have failed so many times before I have lost count, but can feel that it is different this time. I know I will succeed as I am losing weight as I really want to, not just because I should.
I am following the WW programme and taking it slow. That's where I failed in the past. Thinking I was on a diet and needed to lose the weight wuick. Now I am aware it is more than a diet, it's for life. So am taking it slow, still eating some unhealthy stuff and not working out right now. When I stop losing it will be easier to adjust, in order to keep losing.
As to working out, I am pretty challenged as I am a single mother. I am currently not working, so I will be able to go workout when my son is at daycare. However, when I find a job that possibility is gone and I will need to find things I can do with my son, which also gives me a workout at the same time. People always suggest a lot of things, but they don't realize how little time you have on your hands as a single parent pf a young child. I mean once I work, i am up from 6am getting us ready for work and daycare. I put him to sleep at 8, leaving me two hours until I go to bed. Two hours in which to tidy and clean the kitchen, sort laundry, prepare for the next day and get some alone time. Not much. And as said, this is for life, not just for a short period of time. So I need to be realistic
So, am being realistic, and really taking it slow and easy, as it has to last. Am happy to lose the weight slowly and steadily and moreimportantly for good
What's the Cambridge Plan all about?
10 of 88 pounds lost in 6 weeks (Slow & Steady & For Good)
I have failed so many times before I have lost count, but can feel that it is different this time. I know I will succeed as I am losing weight as I really want to, not just because I should.
I am following the WW programme and taking it slow. That's where I failed in the past. Thinking I was on a diet and needed to lose the weight wuick. Now I am aware it is more than a diet, it's for life. So am taking it slow, still eating some unhealthy stuff and not working out right now. When I stop losing it will be easier to adjust, in order to keep losing.
As to working out, I am pretty challenged as I am a single mother. I am currently not working, so I will be able to go workout when my son is at daycare. However, when I find a job that possibility is gone and I will need to find things I can do with my son, which also gives me a workout at the same time. People always suggest a lot of things, but they don't realize how little time you have on your hands as a single parent pf a young child. I mean once I work, i am up from 6am getting us ready for work and daycare. I put him to sleep at 8, leaving me two hours until I go to bed. Two hours in which to tidy and clean the kitchen, sort laundry, prepare for the next day and get some alone time. Not much. And as said, this is for life, not just for a short period of time. So I need to be realistic
So, am being realistic, and really taking it slow and easy, as it has to last. Am happy to lose the weight slowly and steadily and moreimportantly for good
What's the Cambridge Plan all about?
10 of 88 pounds lost in 6 weeks (Slow & Steady & For Good)
IWillBeAYummyMummy
Supercalifragilistic
Not doing Cambridge anymore lost all willpower so back to ww until October. I am a single mum of 2. My youngest is 17 months and deaf, so challenging and my eldest is 3 but 4 next week. I have a good relationship with their dad and he has them twice a week. I use that time for gym and classes My stats are old i have not been on a comp to update them in 6/7 weeks lol
lost all willpower so back to ww until October. I am a single mum of 2. My youngest is 17 months and deaf, so challenging and my eldest is 3 but 4 next week. I have a good relationship with their dad and he has them twice a week. I use that time for gym and classes My stats are old i have not been on a comp to update them in 6/7 weeks lol
PixiePix
Full Member
Oh, sorry to hear your son is deaf. It's a challenge we could all be without
I am alone with my son. It was a choice I made when 38 and still with no Mr. Right in sight. He is the result of artificial insemination with sperm from an anonymous donor. Am lucky that I had the option to have it done on the NHS. The good thing is I dont have a Dad to have to agree with on things, the bad thing is i dont get any days off Mum duty, and no child support.
My son is 11 months old and he is the most amazing thing ever! I love him to bits, and i think that having him is the best decision I've ever made
How many propoints do you get per day? I am at 33 and try to stick to it and avoid using the weekly bonus. However this far no such luck. Which I think is kinda good. The only STS was a week I hadnt used as many of them.
10 of 88 pounds lost in 6 weeks (Slow & Steady & For Good)
I am alone with my son. It was a choice I made when 38 and still with no Mr. Right in sight. He is the result of artificial insemination with sperm from an anonymous donor. Am lucky that I had the option to have it done on the NHS. The good thing is I dont have a Dad to have to agree with on things, the bad thing is i dont get any days off Mum duty, and no child support.
My son is 11 months old and he is the most amazing thing ever! I love him to bits, and i think that having him is the best decision I've ever made
How many propoints do you get per day? I am at 33 and try to stick to it and avoid using the weekly bonus. However this far no such luck. Which I think is kinda good. The only STS was a week I hadnt used as many of them.
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MissSmileyBrunette
Silver Member
Heya all. I have about 100 something pounds to lose ... taking it bit by bit and doing weight watchers. Seems to be going ok so far.
PixiePix
Full Member
MissSmileyBrunette said:
Am also taking it bit by bit. When I've tried to lise weight wuickly I have had shortlived success. So am doing this slow and steady.
Am in it for the long run so sometimes I give mysrlf the day, or the week off. Am sure to succeed that way. I'd rather it takes a year, or a little over a year, and still be allowed to enjoy myself on my birthday, at the holidays and on hols. After all those days are not the reason I am overweight. It is the ones in between
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MissSmileyBrunette
Silver Member
Thats good going. Well done.
Ive got a bday next week so be interesting to see how i get through that. Apparently a bottle of vino is 20 propoints ... may need all my weeklies! Lol
Ive got a bday next week so be interesting to see how i get through that. Apparently a bottle of vino is 20 propoints ... may need all my weeklies! Lol
PixiePix
Full Member
MissSmileyBrunette said:
Yeah. Wine is nasty.
I stay clear of alcohol. For my birthday I didnt eat much but I had a few drinks and had gained 3-4 pounds just after. Not worth it to me
WI today was a STS. I have bern excercising a lot this week so could be it. However, I do need to get my act together.
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MissSmileyBrunette
Silver Member
Yea wine is a weight loss hamperer. Ill have a bit though on my bday, will keep the food light.
Dont worry about the sts this week it prob is the exercise ... will prob lose big next week. I need to get into an exercise routine. Hmm something to work on. Lol
Dont worry about the sts this week it prob is the exercise ... will prob lose big next week. I need to get into an exercise routine. Hmm something to work on. Lol
PixiePix
Full Member
When's your birthday?
I had a mexican theme for mine. Didnt eat much, had a couple of margaritas and was busy all day, running all over the place. Tbh I was surprised by the gain. I attribute it to the alcohol.
I WI on Thursdays. Am looking forward to see what's in store weight wise.
I think it is hard to fit in excercise; I am alone with a one year old. Right now I don't have a job but an doing a project management course for 6 weeks. The days are short, 6 hours. So I take advantage and drop my son of at daycare early, go swimming before school. I love it. It's such a great start to the day. But once I find a job, it wont be a possibility. Finding something else will be hard. On weekdays I only have an hour and a half to two hours in the evening to do chores and practical stuff as well as have some alone time and a chance to relax. My dad will however babysit sometimes so I can go swimming in the evening. But it just isnt the same. Will just really have to enjoy it while it lasts and be grateful that ot is possible for now. That it makes me feel better and helps me on my weight loss journey.
Sprry for the rambling, lol. Do you have kids?
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I had a mexican theme for mine. Didnt eat much, had a couple of margaritas and was busy all day, running all over the place. Tbh I was surprised by the gain. I attribute it to the alcohol.
I WI on Thursdays. Am looking forward to see what's in store weight wise.
I think it is hard to fit in excercise; I am alone with a one year old. Right now I don't have a job but an doing a project management course for 6 weeks. The days are short, 6 hours. So I take advantage and drop my son of at daycare early, go swimming before school. I love it. It's such a great start to the day. But once I find a job, it wont be a possibility. Finding something else will be hard. On weekdays I only have an hour and a half to two hours in the evening to do chores and practical stuff as well as have some alone time and a chance to relax. My dad will however babysit sometimes so I can go swimming in the evening. But it just isnt the same. Will just really have to enjoy it while it lasts and be grateful that ot is possible for now. That it makes me feel better and helps me on my weight loss journey.
Sprry for the rambling, lol. Do you have kids?
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MissSmileyBrunette
Silver Member
Heya. Mines on Tuesday although will celebrate next weekend. I managed to lose a pound this week ... Was a bit dissappointed as I'd looked to be losing more at the beginning of the week and then thurs, fri and saturday I seemed to gain a little even though I was within points. I need to get my act together with the exercise.
No kids here yet ... And I'm still single (with no half decent men in sight! Lol) so we will see. Lol. At the mo am caring for a relative but it leaves so little time for anything. I do take the relative to the swimming pool a few times a week so that gets me moving a little.
Ramble away! Lol. I do it a lot. Lol.
No kids here yet ... And I'm still single (with no half decent men in sight! Lol) so we will see. Lol. At the mo am caring for a relative but it leaves so little time for anything. I do take the relative to the swimming pool a few times a week so that gets me moving a little.
Ramble away! Lol. I do it a lot. Lol.
cankles
Full Member
Hi i am wanting to lose 100lb. There must be something in the air as this time it has clicked and i am also happy for it to take time, one day at a time.
I started a class last thursday and it is being run by a really nice lady so i think that will also help. I am not exercising yet but do have 2 small children to run after so off to the park shortly.
I started a class last thursday and it is being run by a really nice lady so i think that will also help. I am not exercising yet but do have 2 small children to run after so off to the park shortly.
MissSmileyBrunette
Silver Member
Well done. Yep, I think its a case of when the times right it does happen. Im just taking it one day at a time. Lol
blackwidow
Gold Member
can I join in? I am going to my first class tonight at 6. I've done WW before, but at my heaviest now of around 18st 10 (we'll see at 6 ) and I would be happy to get to anywhere around 12-13 stone, which would be a minimum 80lb loss could do with a buddy as i tend to start off well and waver a few weeks in (or in the past, just give up!)
) and I would be happy to get to anywhere around 12-13 stone, which would be a minimum 80lb loss could do with a buddy as i tend to start off well and waver a few weeks in (or in the past, just give up!)
MissSmileyBrunette
Silver Member
Well done both of you. Excellent going. Yea, all seems about making the right choices ... I like with Ww theres a bit of shimmy room with the weekly points so if I get a craving for something I can have a bit ... just maybe not too much. Lol.
PixiePix
Full Member
Yay. Two more people in our little group. Very nice. Welcome
It sounds like we are all on the same page which is great. I look forward togettg to know you and go through this journey together.
A question: how much is a stone? 14 pounds?
I have been doing pretty well, even if I have used all the weeklies as I had two events on the weekend. So kinda looking forward to Thursdays WI as am expecting my first loss After the hols
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It sounds like we are all on the same page which is great. I look forward togettg to know you and go through this journey together.
A question: how much is a stone? 14 pounds?
I have been doing pretty well, even if I have used all the weeklies as I had two events on the weekend. So kinda looking forward to Thursdays WI as am expecting my first loss After the hols
10 of 88 pounds lost in 6 weeks (Slow & Steady & For Good)
