Thank you that’s really kind to you. I will tryPlease don’t feel bad, we all have so much on our plates at the moment. We all deserve to enjoy ourselves a bit where we can.
You are always so kind and compassionate to others in your comments on here as other threads, save some of that kindness for yourself
xxBest of luck to youI've just joined weight watchers after gaining 4 stone over the past 2 years. I had mild depression and what I can now see was a breakdown of some sort. It was really hard to recognise all of that when I was "in it" but I've recently started to come out the other side and part of my recovery is addressing my weight gain.
Nothing extreme, I'm currently 18 stone and I would like to get to 12 stone as I have been stable at that weight and didn't feel like it was too restrictive. I'm not putting a time goal in place, the only marker is that I attend a festival in the Summer (fingers crossed cos Covid!) and I would like to be somewhat healthier by then.
I use to run, so I am hoping to start that again but need to lose some weight first as I know that it will lead to injury.
I requested a new smartwatch for Xmas off the hubby, a Fitbit Versa 3, as I know something new and shiny will give me motivation. I also have my eye on some new trainers. Already I'm trying to remove the physical and mental obstacles I know that I will use to self sabotage.
I'm here if anyone else wants to share advice and experiences. I'll be checking in from time to time, if that's ok?
Hate the slogan as I think it's insincere sometimes but I do mean this and remind myself daily of it frequently........Be Kind, especially to yourself
people sneer about snartwatches but I found getting one 2 years ago really motivated me to get moving! Be careful with what trainers you buy and for what purpose (running vs weightlifting for example, just because it’s a pair of trainers doesn’t mean you should use them for running etc) x
I've no advice, I'm just loving food right now, it's like a big cuddle for when I hate myself for being large. Strange that 
I got a versa 2 for my birthday and it definitely encourages me to move!! I asked for new runners and a coat to wear while running for Christmas to get me out. I've 2 under 3 and piled on weight after both and we're getting married in 2 years so I'd like to look my best.I've just joined weight watchers after gaining 4 stone over the past 2 years. I had mild depression and what I can now see was a breakdown of some sort. It was really hard to recognise all of that when I was "in it" but I've recently started to come out the other side and part of my recovery is addressing my weight gain.
Nothing extreme, I'm currently 18 stone and I would like to get to 12 stone as I have been stable at that weight and didn't feel like it was too restrictive. I'm not putting a time goal in place, the only marker is that I attend a festival in the Summer (fingers crossed cos Covid!) and I would like to be somewhat healthier by then.
I use to run, so I am hoping to start that again but need to lose some weight first as I know that it will lead to injury.
I requested a new smartwatch for Xmas off the hubby, a Fitbit Versa 3, as I know something new and shiny will give me motivation. I also have my eye on some new trainers. Already I'm trying to remove the physical and mental obstacles I know that I will use to self sabotage.
I'm here if anyone else wants to share advice and experiences. I'll be checking in from time to time, if that's ok?
Hate the slogan as I think it's insincere sometimes but I do mean this and remind myself daily of it frequently........Be Kind, especially to yourself
That's amazing, well done!I got a versa 2 for my birthday and it definitely encourages me to move!! I asked for new runners and a coat to wear while running for Christmas to get me out. I've 2 under 3 and piled on weight after both and we're getting married in 2 years so I'd like to look my best.
Downloaded nutracheck after seeing recommendations here. Down 7lb in a week
I can't wait for January to come - I always diet and exercise really well in the spring/summer!out of interest, what do you do in the spring/summer that is different to the winter?I lost two stone this year, but have put one back on since October. I train most days but my eating is all over the shop. I am going to do a fast over the weekend just for Christmas
As I'm in uni, it hits Nov and I have deadlines/exams/revision, extra classes etc and, unfortunately for me, I do better work at night when it comes to essays so I pull all nighters! In the days then I'm tired etc, no energy to train.
honestly, it's purely accountability and discipline - I am a lot harder on myself in summer and a lot easier on myself in winter. 
There is a documentary on Netflix called What The Health which looks into the same thing in the US. It’s really interesting. Warning though it will put you off meat if you are a meat eater!I’ve started going low carb (not strictly low carb but around 100g a day compared to the average 250g!) and have found it has really helped any typical cravings I normally have and dips in energy, particularly after work. I would highly recommend anyone to try it out, even just for a week, to see how it goes. Diet doctor is a really good website. Interestingly, when you look at who created the eatwell guide (the food recommendations in the U.K.) most people on the panel have links with food companies! Kellogg’s, pepsico, nestle.. you name it.. makes you wonder if they really have our health in their best interests
getting super frustrated w myself bc it just feels like I have no willpower.I think that might be where you’re going wrong, seeing it as only a portion of your life. You have to make it sustainable to your life. It’s never a short term fix, it has to be a balance forever. If you are consistent in eating well generally and exercising then the odd day of overeating shouldn’t do any harm. I do absolutely know where you’re coming from though, I successfully lost weight and kept it off by making it a lifestyle but since my parents died I just keep going from being on it to being off it and gaining weight. I know what works I just can’t seem to stick to it at the moment. But I do believe that’s the key, a lifestyle change, not a temporary fix xDoes anyone have any tips for making yourself stick to a diet/ exercise routine? I've been doing 4 workouts a week on the Shreddy app (using their tone up programme) and eating 1,500 cal a day which I track using nutracheck. I'm mostly trying to loose belly large and tone up and I'm not so fussed about the number on the scale. For ref I'm currently 5'7 and weigh 10st. I'm definitely not overweight but I do have a bit of excess belly large that I've had since I was a teenager and I really just want it gone
My main issue seems to be that I just can't stick to doing this plan for more than 2 weeks! Whenever it gets to the weekend I'll try to relax the diet a bit but I usually end up just thinking duck it and I don't track anything at all and end up eating what I want! So then I find that I'm completely demotivated to carry on with the diet or the exercise! It just feels like I'm stuck in this vicious cycle and I'm making absolutely no progress
I'm not dieting now for the Christmas period (but still doing 4 workouts a week) then hoping to get back on it come January with a 'no excuses' mentality. I'm also going to buy a fitbit as hopefully that will motivate me much more if I can see how many cals I'm burning.
Just wondered if anyone has any tips at all? I'm trying to tell myself that it'll be a fresh start in January and I'll only have to do it for 3 months of my life!
