The Offical NR Weight Loss Thread.

[NuttySpaniel]

Ok, this is the offical NR weight loss thread..
You dont have to put your weight down. Its not OT as we are doing it for our horses :)
I'll start.

Start weight: ???
Goal weight: 12 Stone
Amount to lose each week: 3 lbs
Method Use: Eating healthy, cutting down fatty food
Amount lost to far: 1 Stone
Reason: To make life easier for my pony

Good luck. Maybe this should be make into a sticky? :)

[Palomino Mare]

ETA - having a silly moment, sorry!! Thought lonestar had starteed one but i see thats just a discussion about starting one, doh!!

[laceyfreckle]

Start weight: 156 lbs (11stone 2lbs) was a lot more but most of the rest was baby weight.
Goal weight: 116 lbs (8 stone 4lbs)
Amount to lose each week: Anything from 1-3lbs would be good
Method Use: Calorie Counting
Amount lost to far: 8lbs

Maybe to keep this EVEN more on topic we could also put what horse/s it is we would like to slim down for (either one of our own or if not a owner then a type you would like to ride more often etc)

ME -

I would prefer to weigh less to make life easier for my 14hh Welsh Cob although I don't think he finds me currently too heavy.

If I got down to my target weight within 18 months then I'd like to be able to back and occasionally ride my dartmoor filly when she is old enough (she's currently 2.5yrs and about 11.3hh (I'm 5ft 2)

[tbaynancy]

Start weight: 183.5 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 lbs?
Amount to lose each week: 1-2 lbs
Method to lose: get more excercise and cut out junk food
Amount lost so far: none (just starting)
Reason: would feel more fit and although Rusty has no problems carrying my current weight, I'm sure he'd like to have less of me on his back!

[scottishterrier]

confused i thought i just filled this in??

[Barney9]

Start weight: 9.5 stone
Goal weight: 8.5 stone
Amount to lose each week: have no clue :confused: ill say 3lbs
Method to lose: increase excercise, eat better food- more fruit and veg. less chocolate :D no snacking!
Amount lost so far: technically none, but if i count from when i last weighed myself 1/2 stone :D
Reason: because i have a fat tummy and fat legs, which i hate. i also just dont feel comfortable at this weight.

I would like to weigh less as im often asked to get on smaller ponies and dont want to crush them! :D

ps. ill be very suprised if i actually do this :D im useless at losing weight! although i did lost 7lbs in 1 1/2 weeks after stop eating break at school :D

[NuttySpaniel]

confused i thought i just filled this in??

That was the dissusion thread. This is the real one :)

[tango'smum]

i am 9 stone, would like to be 7/7 1/2 stone again..

[doorstopper]

Can I join in? :) Three years of an office job have added an embarrassing amount of weight :o

Start weight: 11st3lb
Goal weight: 8st11lb
Amount to lose each week: 1-2lb
Method to lose: Weight Watchers (having to pay motivates me!)
Amount lost so far: 5lb
Reason: Don't have a horse, but none of my clothes fit me any more, not least some lovely jodhpurs I found in the back of my wardrobe :o Plus I feel sorry for the poor RS horses having to cart me around!

[Lonestar]

Oops. just started one, sorry, new computer means I didnt see it! :rolleyes:


anywho;

Start weight: 11st
Goal weight: 9st7lb
Amount to lose each week: 3 lbs
Method Use: varied exercise, fruit&veg intake, cut down on sugary foods
Amount lost to far: 2lbs
Reason: Feel better when riding my horse :)

[xxScarletxx]

Start weight: I aint delcaring this lol
Goal weight: 12 Stone
Amount to lose each week: 3 lbs
Method Use: Cut out the rubbish food and get more exercise!
Amount lost to far: 0
Reason: So i can ride my little pony as well lol

[YASMiN___X0]

Start weight: 12stone9lbs/size 12-14
Goal weight: 11 stone? I'm not sure tbh, i'm 5ft9 so quite unsure what would be ideal! If i was just a comfortable size 12 i'd be happier
Amount to lose each week: Happy with anything tbh :)
Method Use: I have no method really :( just more exercise and less alcohol and food in general!
Amount lost to far: 20lbs
Reason: So i look better on horseback ;) and in general lol

[cinammontoast]

Start weight: don't make me, please!
Goal weight: under 13 stones: I was happy last time I weighed that much
Amount to lose per week: anything will make me happy: slow and sensible tho it's tempting to go mad and do crazy diets but PL52's story has scared me silly
Method: think I need a club for weekly humiliation-worked to the tune of 8 stones last time. Cut out booze and chocolate
Amount lost so far: I've just been in America for 2 weeks-behave!
Reason: so I can get on my boy and not feel guilty

[blonde]

i just want to fit into my old jhods so i need to lost about 4lbs :D they were so comfy and i cannot afford anouther pair of them one size bigger.
reason to do it they were so comfy
way of doing it, go swimming and horse riding more;) try and get into tet teams next year, and go eventing the addrenaline of competition makes me lose calories and lbs realy quickley i think it because i concentrate so much i done eat as much:D
oh and go healthy:cool::rolleyes: alothough thats not gonna happen realisticaly as a 15 year old is it:p

[Lonestar]

i just want to fit into my old jhods so i need to lost about 4lbs :D they were so comfy and i cannot afford anouther pair of them one size bigger.
reason to do it they were so comfy
way of doing it, go swimming and horse riding more;) try and get into tet teams next year, and go eventing the addrenaline of competition makes me lose calories and lbs realy quickley i think it because i concentrate so much i done eat as much:D
oh and go healthy:cool::rolleyes: alothough thats not gonna happen realisticaly as a 15 year old is it:p

Exactly the same here hun! just, I want to lose around a stone!

I am 16, so it is realistic :D


I feel sooo good today! I started my diet 5 days ago, and seriously already feeling better.
No chocolate, snack bars, crisps, icecream, and no take-aways has really made an impact already!! I am in love with fruit&veg atm and has made me feel really good :D

[Pigletsmum]

Start weight: :eek: no comment
Goal weight: 10 stone would be amazing!
Amount to lose each week: - 2 lbs
Method Use: Slimming world ish :p more exercise
Amount lost to far: zilch
Reason: to be lighter for frankie, to be fitter, to be able to get on without a block when necessary!

[tarry_83]

Start weight: 13s 7lb
Goal weight: 9st
Amount to lose each week: 2lb
Method to lose: Ride more
Eat less junk food
Stop drinking so many fizzy drinks
Amount lost so far: 2 stone
Reason: I want to be the weight I was when I arrived in this country:)

Good luck to everyone with their weight loss!

[NuttySpaniel]

Keep us posted on how you all do :D

[Lonestar]

Keep us posted on how you all do :D

Ditto this everyone :D

[antonia :)]

Start weight: I have no idea... i dont really want to find out either!
Goal weight: 11 Stone
Amount to lose each week: 3 lbs
Method Use: Eating healthier, cutting down on junk food and fatty food, walking the dogs twice a day everyday, going jogging every evening.
Amount lost to far: I shall start tomorrow!
Reason: When i start riding again im much fitter and so my joints get better.

[hannah_xx]

i just want to fit into my old jhods so i need to lost about 4lbs :D they were so comfy and i cannot afford anouther pair of them one size bigger.
reason to do it they were so comfy
way of doing it, go swimming and horse riding more;) try and get into tet teams next year, and go eventing the addrenaline of competition makes me lose calories and lbs realy quickley i think it because i concentrate so much i done eat as much:D
oh and go healthy:cool::rolleyes: alothough thats not gonna happen realisticaly as a 15 year old is it:p

samee im 17, want to fit into some of my other jods. im not saying i want to lose loads of weight thou, just be a bit healthier and excersise more. i eat wayy to much rubbish and know i have put on weight over the last few weeks where i have literally just binged on food! so i just want to get back to my normal weight :)
what are good ways to stop eating choc when im bored? lol

[-x-laurrie-x-]

what are good ways to stop eating choc when im bored? lol

Buy grapes!! :D I love grapes AND setting yourself the little mission of removing all the skins before you eat them is guaranteed to cure any boredom! I'm like you, I eat when I'm bored :o bad!

ETA: Well since I'm here, I'd better join in!
Start weight: Our scales have broken so I weigh myself every 6 months or so in IKEA. I think at the last visit I was 11 stone.
Goal weight: Lets aim for 10. But to be honest it's less about the numbers and more about how comfortable I am.
Amount to lose each week: No idea, but I'd like to see or feel an improvement each week. (Plus I'm not driving to IKEA every week to find out! :p)
Method: Eat LESS! Run more, cycle wherever possible, drink more water and no cake! Stupid cake.
Amount lost so far: Not very much at all.
Reason: So I feel more confident in those pesky jods :o Curse the tightness.

[XmeganX]

Start weight: 10stone 13lbs
Goal Weight: 9stone 5lbs
Amount to lose each week: ?
Method to lose: weight watchers
Amount lost so far: 2 and a half pounds
Reason: to fit back into my clothes and to have less weight on my horses back!:o

[Joyscarer]

Start weight: At the moment no idea but I'll find out!
Goal Weight: First step is to be 13st something as this sounds so much better than 14st something and then eventually to get under 11st 5lbs as this takes me to within the normal range for my height etc.
Amount to lose each week: Whatever comes - most important goal is not to gain.
Method to lose: Reductil and trying to eat how a slim person would.
Amount lost so far: I'm starting the count from when I next weigh myself but I reckon I've lost at least 1.5 stone since begining of May.
Reason: I just want to be normal and set the right example to my daughter.

[shadowfax1967]

start weight 10 stone:eek:
goal weight 9 stone :D
method healthy eating no snacking and eating crap:p
reason for myself and and to make life easier for my girl;)
hoping to aim to lose 1-2lb each week

[hannah_xx]

Buy grapes!! :D I love grapes AND setting yourself the little mission of removing all the skins before you eat them is guaranteed to cure any boredom! I'm like you, I eat when I'm bored :o bad!



i don't think i like grapes these days.
i love dried cranberries, i snack on them :)

[Lacetti]

Start weight: 14st 3lbs (Size 14)
Goal Weight: 13stone or less
Height: 6ft 2inches
Amount to lose each week: ?
Method to lose: eating healthy, cutting out crisps and fatty foods
Amount lost so far: 2 lbs (only started last week)
Reason: So my clothes are a little more comfy!! Also, to stop the pain in my knees.

[scottishterrier]

how do you find out your ideal weight for height??

anyway

Weight to lose in total 1st(to start)
height 6ft 1
to lose weekly ideally 3lb or more
method more excersise
lost so far 9lb

reason-to help my back pain which makes riding more difficult and my bad knee. also would like to fit into wardrobe full of old clothes hardly worn before i got bigger

[doorstopper]

how do you find out your ideal weight for height??


This website http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ has charts that show you healthy weight for height (BMI). :)

[HLDVS86]

Start weight: 12.3stone
Goal weight: 11.5
Amount to lose each week: as much as possible
Method Use: cutting out sweets and cutting down on macondalds
Amount lost so far: none :(
Reason: for my self

[dessert_storm87]

Can I join? :o
Height: 5ft5 (and a half) :p
Start weight: 10st 8lb
Goal weight: 9st0lb
Amount to lose each week: 1-2lb
Method to lose: Eating more healthily and cutting out snacks
Amount lost so far: 0lb
Reason: I've put on loads of weight the last few months, and I'm just not feeling very comfortable at the moment
BMI: 24.9

[4_white_socks]

Start weight: 12st 3lbs.
Goal weight: 10st initially, then 8.5-9st eventually.
Amount to lose each week: 2lbs (or more!)
Method to lose: No more ice creams. Only one "treat" a day. Lots of fruit and veg. Set mealtimes. Small portions. Plenty of exercise.
Amount lost so far: 7lbs... then put back on. Naughty 4ws!
Reason: I want to be healthy for my OH and future family. Also... him:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/4_white_socks/230809089.jpg

[Laura+Phantom]

Might be a good idea to put your height in too?

Height: 5'3
Start weight: 10 stone 9 1/2 lbs - the most i've been for a long time
Goal Weight: 9 stone 4 lbs was nice and comfortable
Amount to lose each week: 2lbs
Method to lose: Exercise - swimming with my friend 2-3 times a week, starting to cycle (got a mountain bike and loads of trails around here). No more sugary crap, no more carby white bread and potatoes, more veggies.
Amount lost so far: None, just started
Reason: I used to not care, but I was diagnosed with a DVT in my leg a month ago, age 26, so that has scared me into being more active and getting my BMI to a much healthier level, instead of borderline overweight, as it was. Now it is in the overweight zone, I'm on warfarin which a lot of people have reported has put weight on them, gone up 5 lbs in a month :( but then I also lost my cook job, as a result of my health, so i'm even less active now. Now I am pain free I want to get moving!

Another reason is when I am able to ride my ponies again, (in 2 months when the warfarin stops) I don't want to squash them! I want to be fit and healthy so I can get them fit and healthy. Also I have tons and tons of clothes to wear when I do lose the weight lol :D I don't want to be a couch potato anymore, this is the wake up call I needed!

[Lacetti]

OMG!!!!! My BMI is 25.5!! I'm classed as overweight:eek: I'm 6'2" and a dress size 14, how can I be overweight? If I was to drop a dress size I'd look anorexic:(

[Laura+Phantom]

It's not an exact science, rugby players and many athletes would come out as being overweight too, it doesn't take into account body type and muscle mass! You sound fine to me, it's on the border anyway :) (just don't stand next to me or I really will look like a dwarf lol).

However if anyone is like me and know there is no muscle to be seen...lol

[4_white_socks]

OMG!!!!! My BMI is 25.5!! I'm classed as overweight:eek: I'm 6'2" and a dress size 14, how can I be overweight? If I was to drop a dress size I'd look anorexic:(

Only just overweight. :) I think that is to be taken with a slight pinch of salt. The main thing is that you're healthy and a good weight, whatever the BMI calculator says. You've also got to remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so if you're fairly muscular, the BMI would be more inaccurate.
With my boobs being the size they are, I'm reluctant to accept that I'm borderline obese! ;) I'm big, yes, but not THAT big!
I wonder if there's any way to weigh your boobs... :rolleyes:

[y03mylers]

height: 5ft7
Weight: 157 lbs
Target: 128 lbs
Amount to lose each week: 4 lbs
Method: Lots of exercise & Calorie counting!!
Weight loss so far: I will start tomorrow.
Reason for weight loss: i want to be able to ride my 12.2hh pony when he comes back into work which should be in the next few months, oh and also fitting into last years clothes would be a bonus.

[laceyfreckle]

OMG!!!!! My BMI is 25.5!! I'm classed as overweight:eek: I'm 6'2" and a dress size 14, how can I be overweight? If I was to drop a dress size I'd look anorexic:(

If your bmi is that then you are only 0.5 overweight :p which is probably the equivalent of about 1-2lb lol, it's also only really a guide.

To sort of explain how BMI's are a guide: My hubby is 6ft 2 and his BMI is 16.1 now that is WAY below average and he is skinny but he's not as skinny and as much on deaths door as everyone would think from his bmi :-P Also he has a physical job yet has no probs lol. He's LOVE to be average BMI but its just never gonna happen. He's always been the same and eats fairly well. (and drinks more calories then I eat ;-) )

[Lacetti]

With my boobs being the size they are, I'm reluctant to accept that I'm borderline obese! ;) I'm big, yes, but not THAT big!
I wonder if there's any way to weigh your boobs... :rolleyes:

LMAO!!!!

Thanks guys - you really know all the right things to say :)

[NuttySpaniel]

So how has everybodys first day been?

[doorstopper]

So how has everybodys first day been?

I had a packet of Quavers but the beauty of Weight Watchers means I could fit it into my points! Even more motivated (if a bit depressed) because I hadn't worn my jodhpurs for two weeks until yesterday, and then I tried them on hoping that 5lb would have made a difference.

It hadn't.

:mad: :o

[Laura+Phantom]

So how has everybodys first day been?

Very good so far! Walked the dog, haven't eaten anything I shouldn't have, and going swimming with my friend at 5pm :)

[NuttySpaniel]

Well done :D

Im starting tomorrow :o

[dessert_storm87]

Im starting tomorrow :o

Me too :o

[S.J.C]

*cough* Me three. :o

[4_white_socks]

Four. :o

Well, I did bike to my OH's, walk to and from the horses, ride, and bike home. But the food I've had is naughty! :o
Tomorrow is a... Thursday :D the perfect time to start acquiring new eating habits! :rolleyes:
(Do I get a day off on my birthday... please? :o I'm sure I'll drink half the calories, and then there's cake! :o)

[*Goldfish*]

good luck everyone, its not easy but is definatley worth it :)

and don't say you are starting tomorrow, it never works. Tell yourself you are starting right now. Drink a glass of water and then go brush your teeth to stop yourself eating any more tonight. This is what I did, worked a treat. :)

[Lonestar]

My first day has been amazing! I have eaten all fruit & veg, gave the core of the apple to Blu, after I had biked down to the field, then I walked back with Blu -rather than riding him back bareback!, walked back to field to grab bike and biked back! I thought that was rather energetic!

Me and mother then went for a ride, I had ravioli for lunch, then went to work, came home from work and went for a run :D

Rather succesful! :D

[*Goldfish*]

My first day has been amazing! I have eaten all fruit & veg, gave the core of the apple to Blu, after I had biked down to the field, then I walked back with Blu -rather than riding him back bareback!, walked back to field to grab bike and biked back! I thought that was rather energetic!

Me and mother then went for a ride, I had ravioli for lunch, then went to work, came home from work and went for a run :D

Rather succesful! :D

Well done you! :)

[Lonestar]

Well done you! :)

Thankyou.
I just hope I actually keep this diet up this time :(

[Zazabelle]

Start weight: 17 stone 8lbs (really didn't want to admit that!)
Goal weight: 12 Stone 7lbs
Goal weight by Christmas: 14 stone 7lbs
Height: 5ft 10
Amount to lose each week: 1-2 lbs
Method Use: I keep track of everything I eat and drink in a day (got an iphone app for this -well worth the money), and try to stick to 1,800 calories a day
Amount lost so far: 10lbs
Reason: 'cos I need to! Also because I want to be able to ride without feeling guilty about bouncing around on a horse's back, and also so I can have a bigger choice of horses to ride.
Am chuffed because: the scales finally say 16 stone something rather than 17 stone something - they've not said that in a very long time (and this time last year they said 18 stone something :eek:)

[4_white_socks]

Start weightthe scales finally say 16 stone something rather than 17 stone something

Well done! That's fantastic. :D:D
Keep going, it's going to be well worth it.

[4_white_socks]

Good news!
My fridge/freezer is broken, so I'm not allowed to open it! :D That completely takes away the "threat" of ice creams, big lunches, and bread.
I'm stuck with soup and fruit today - fantastic!
I'm also hoping to ride today. I plan to work Harley really hard, which will work ME hard! :D He's an interesting horse to ride.

Good luck with today everyone - one day at a time, one pound at a time. :)

[scottishterrier]

im not dieting as such so finding it easy. i will eat what i fancy but in moderation and smaller portions. im going to blair on saturday so i know i will eat junk but thats the beauty of it. the word diet and all its restrictions seems to be what sets me back and i would binge so now its more about increased excersise smaller portions and changing habits.
(ps mouth surgery= mostly liquid diet is great for this BUT broken toe so most walking cancelled is bad lol) x

[Jackblack]

Start weight: 11 stone 8
Goal weight: 10 stone 2
Amount to lose each week: 2 pound
Method use. more exercise and healthy eating
Amount lost to far: 1 stone
Reason: to fit into my bikini for holidays and feel healthier

[NuttySpaniel]

Well done everyone!!

Does anybody know that if you go to the weight watchers meet do you have to weigh yourself infround of anybody?

[doorstopper]

Well done everyone!!

Does anybody know that if you go to the weight watchers meet do you have to weigh yourself infround of anybody?

Yes, you do. :eek: I'm doing the online version though, so it's all done in the privacy of my own home!

[Laura+Phantom]

RE: weight watchers, only in front of the lady who records it in your book (so you can't cheat!), and they don't tell anyone your weight :)

[tbaynancy]

Well, I'm down 1/2 pound since Monday. Rode for an hour after work yesterday and it was quite warm, so that probably helped with the HUGE lunch I ate! Had a big meeting at work with a catered lunch AND it was someone's retirement, so there was a cake. Of course, I didn't have to have any - but I did - that's something I have to work on.

By the way - I think I'm the fattest person on here!! Is a stone 11 lbs?

[doorstopper]

Well, I'm down 1/2 pound since Monday. Rode for an hour after work yesterday and it was quite warm, so that probably helped with the HUGE lunch I ate! Had a big meeting at work with a catered lunch AND it was someone's retirement, so there was a cake. Of course, I didn't have to have any - but I did - that's something I have to work on.

By the way - I think I'm the fattest person on here!! Is a stone 11 lbs?

A stone is 14 lb, so you would be just over 13st. :)

[Laura+Phantom]

Well i've been good today as well but my medication makes so me feel so huge and bloated sometimes and gives me stomach ache, so that's not fun, or helpful! Going to see the ponies now and walk it off :D

[*Sez*]

I'm on the Cambridge diet and have been on it for four weeks now. So far, I've officially lost 14lbs, and I have my next weigh in tomorrow - fingers crossed for another three or four pounds off!

I'm aiming to lose three stone in total :)

[Laura+Phantom]

Wow, well done Sez! :)

[Skippys Mum]

I did the Cambridge diet earlier this month for a week - I lost 10lbs - I didnt cheat once but it was hard going. I wasnt particularly hungry but I was like a wet dish rag - no energy. I then managed to lose another 3 lbs just eating carefully. I'm back on the Cambridge for another wee while as I'm going to a wedding next week.

I couldnt keep going with it for weeks on end but it was a fantastic kick start to my diet:D

[Joyscarer]

What Cambridge plan are you both doing? :)

[*Sez*]

I'm on Sole Source. The first day was horrific (but I think part of it was the caffiene working out of my system as I can't have milk on the diet and tea without milk is bleurgh!). I was nauseous, shaking, dizzy and generally wanted to give up after six hours.
I stuck with it, and by the time I was in ketosis (takes about four or five days) I felt fine and was settling in to the diet. I rarely get hungry anymore, and I have far more energy than I ever thought possible. I obsess over food (especially potatoes.. I would kill for a bowl of mash and onion gravy!) but I've learnt the difference between "I want to eat" and "I need to eat" and I've also learnt that often when I think I'm hungry, I'm actually thirsty. My brain has gone under a lot of retraining, which is important for when I hit my target and begin maintainance to prevent me simply putting it all back on.

I lost 7lbs in the first week, but it's really only been the last couple of days that people have started commenting on my weight loss now that I've lost more than a stone. My favourite jeans started out a bit snug, and now the next size down is getting too loose - I'm really looking forward to a shopping spree soon for new clothes! A massive plus for me is that even in my mid-twenties, I still have teenage skin, but all the water I'm drinking now has cleared it up really nicely, so I've got nothing but good things to say about the Cambridge Diet. It is a damn hard diet to stick to, especially when the cravings kick in, but my mantra is "nothing tastes as good as being thin will feel" and I'm actually finding it surprisingly easy to resist.

[Joyscarer]

I'm the opposite.

I found sole sourcing extremely easy to stick to. I liked that fact that I didn't have to think about food and it took any need for judgement away from me.

If somebody were to market 2000 well balanced calories spread over 4 packs a day for once I'd lost the weight then I'd be fine :D

[Skippys Mum]

I did (and am using again) sole source. I am lucky because I get a 4th sachet a day being over 5'8":D. I honestly dont think I could keep it going though but to use it as a "now and again" boost it was brilliant.

I know its not really the correct way to use it but 13lbs off in 3 weeks is definately working for me:D

Its really motivated me to eat a healthier diet the rest of the time!

[doorstopper]

Wow! 14lb in four weeks?! My Weight Watchers weight loss looks pretty puny next to that!

[*Sez*]

Had my weigh in tonight and there's another 3lbs off, so that's 17lbs in 27 days :D It's slowing down now after the initial drop in the first few weeks, so I'm averaging 3lbs a week.

[NuttySpaniel]

Well done Sez!

Hows everybody else doing?

[Julip]

I know I'm a bit late but could I join in too?

Start weight: 178lb
Goal weight: 123lb
Height: 5'6''
Amount to lose each week: ???
Method Use: Not binge eating and eating for wrong reasons - possibly calorie counting later on
Amount lost to far: 5lb
Reason: I started at 178lb at 5'6'' after writing a phd thesis and living on cake for 6 months. I also started to ride again after about 10 years off while I was writing and I would like to lose weight to make my riding more comfortable and mean I dont end up like a soggy unfit lump at the end of a lesson!

The Cambridge diet you are talking about sounds very interesting although I have a history of getting obsessed with cals and my weight going too low (nice thought at this moment in time!) so I dont know if my friends and OH would let me do it or not if it doesnt involve actual food, just those sachet things? *wanders off to look the diet up* :)

Good luck and well done everyone taking part! :D

[~*Lizzi-Beth*~]

Hi Everyone :)
I'm 17 (18 in September :p) & am 5ft short and when I weighed myself @ my Grandparents' House two weeks ago I was 1 - 2 lines away from 8 stone (have no idea about pounds and stuff :P), I feel as though I need to go back down to 7.5 stone in order to continue Ride little Ponies :p but my Parents have hidden the scales & don't like me to be fussy about weight,eating,exercise etc, although I think that being fitter & healthier means you feel better in yourself :p So....
Start weight: Nearlly 8 stone
Goal weight: Preferably 7.5 stone :p
Amount to lose each week: No idea about how this 'lbs' and 'kg' stuff fits into 'stones' but am not on a weight-loss regime really anyway,so it doesnt really matter in my case :p
Method use: Get fitter & Eat Healthier (although I love fruit & veg & try to eat relatively healthily anyway, I think I need to cut down on the Bourbon biscuits :o :P lol)
Amount lost to far: None as far as Im aware :P
Reason: To be light for my Beautiful Horsies & any little Ponies I might Ride, to get fitter & healthier & to feel better about myself :p
Good Luck to All of You who are doing a real weight-loss regime for your Horsies though, it looks from the posts that You're all doing a great job so far, so keep up the good work!! (Or should I say, the healthy eating and exercise :P lol)
xxxx

[puzzles]

I have lost between 2-7lbs (I fluctuate depending on the day and time of day) :D:D:D:D:D and this has motivaed me to lose even more! I have a bridesmaid dress fitting in October so aim to have lost a minimum of 11-12lbs more by then, which should be more than achievable!

Start weight: I'm not saying.
Goal weight: 8 stone.
Amount to lose each week: As much as possible.
Method Use: I am "healthy" anyway - being a huge food fad, I can't bear to eat fatty foods, though I have a strong sweet tooth and a very sensitive stomach (it gets upset easily & quickly, and I get the shakes when I haven't eaten properly). Eating teeny portions and only eating when I really need to.
Amount lost to far: 2-7lbs.
Reason: I hate the way I look and want to be thinner to be able to accept myself and other people's opinion of me. To raise my self esteem.


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[4_white_socks]

Well done Sez!

Hows everybody else doing?

3lbs down! :D
Everyone else?

Also, we've bought a new fridge - one I CAN open ;)... so I need to be more strict, I think!

[doorstopper]

Hi Everyone :)
I'm 17 (18 in September :p) & am 5ft short and when I weighed myself @ my Grandparents' House two weeks ago I was 1 - 2 lines away from 8 stone (have no idea about pounds and stuff :P), I feel as though I need to go back down to 7.5 stone in order to continue Ride little Ponies :p but my Parents have hidden the scales & don't like me to be fussy about weight,eating,exercise etc, although I think that being fitter & healthier means you feel better in yourself :p So....
Start weight: Nearlly 8 stone
Goal weight: Preferably 7.5 stone :p
Amount to lose each week: No idea about how this 'lbs' and 'kg' stuff fits into 'stones' but am not on a weight-loss regime really anyway,so it doesnt really matter in my case :p
Method use: Get fitter & Eat Healthier (although I love fruit & veg & try to eat relatively healthily anyway, I think I need to cut down on the Bourbon biscuits :o :P lol)
Amount lost to far: None as far as Im aware :P
Reason: To be light for my Beautiful Horsies & any little Ponies I might Ride, to get fitter & healthier & to feel better about myself :p
Good Luck to All of You who are doing a real weight-loss regime for your Horsies though, it looks from the posts that You're all doing a great job so far, so keep up the good work!! (Or should I say, the healthy eating and exercise :P lol)
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Hi Lizzi

8 stone is fine for your height and so is 7.5 stone (just), but please don't try to go any lower or you'll look like a skeleton! :p

Anyway, my weigh-in day was yesterday and I'm another 2lb down - I've lost my first half stone! Hurrah!

:D

[Ace87]

Start weight: 10 stone
Goal weight: 8-9 stone (I'll decide when I'm happy with my weight!)
Amount to lose each week: 3 lbs
Method Use: Cut out carbs such as bread, pasta, potatoes rice etc. Make sure I get at least 5-a-day. Eat lots of protein rich foods ie fish & chicken with lots of salads. Make vats of homemade soups for lunchtimes. Don't eat after 7pm. Drink 2 litres water per day.
Amount lost to far: 1 Stone (but put on about 5lbs again d'oh). Running 3 times a week.
Reason: To improve my fitness/lung capacity thus improving my asthma ready for the winter of mucking out and dust etc. Also lose weight so I can ride some of YO's littler horses!

Good luck. Maybe this should be make into a sticky?

[Lonestar]

Weighed in last night, and lost 4lb's :D
woohoo!

[doorstopper]

Method Use: Cut out carbs such as bread, pasta, potatoes rice etc. ...
Reason: To improve my fitness/lung capacity thus improving my asthma ready for the winter of mucking out and dust etc.

Aargh this is one of my bugbears! If you're doing a lot of exercise you NEED carbs.

Sorry I had to get it out :o I think no-carb diets are the work of the devil :p

[kirby]

Start weight: 12 stone
Goal weight: 9 stone
Height: 5'2"
Amount to lose each week: unsure?
Method Use: I am a vegetarian so to up my amount of vegetables and fruit and try to lower my carbs by replacing with meat alternatives, also cutting out naughty chocolate snaks at work:eek:
Amount lost to far: Nada
Reason: Last Winter I went to the docs for my pill check and the nurse was ecstatic and claimed I had lost a stone in 6 months ! and I weighed 10 stone and I went to the docs again the other week and I have gone up to 12 stone! even though I am wearing size 12 work trousers and dont feel heavier? Also for Porsha as she is yound i dont want to have a detrimental effect on her back and would like to be alot lighter so I can have a bigger choice of treeless saddles and espeacially for Porsha's Jumping Carreer!:)

[laceyfreckle]

I've lost 4lbs :)

[NuttySpaniel]

I've lost 4lbs :)

Same :D

[Laura+Phantom]

Nothing! BUT I have compared my measurements to a previous time when I was actually lighter, and my measurements are a lot less - 2" off bum, 2" off hips etc, which leads me to believe that a) my medication isn't helping in my weight loss quest and b) all that swimming has toned me up already!

I'm going swimming three times a week now, finally found an exericise I love doing and actually crave! I'm following the GI diet to upp my fibre and cut the fat, and sort out my general digestive problems, it's really good!

[NuttySpaniel]

According to my scales, I've lost a stone in a day! :rolleyes:

Updates everyone!

[Lonestar]

I have lost 3lb's this week :)

[Zazabelle]

According to my scales, I've lost a stone in a day! :rolleyes:

Updates everyone!

My scales said I had lost over 2 stone in one day. Then I realised one of the feet had come off the bottom of the scales making them uneven...:rolleyes:

[NuttySpaniel]

Well done lonestar :D

Zazabelle - Its becuase there cheapy ones. Going to go boots to weigh myself propely before I get too exited :o:p

[Zazabelle]

Zazabelle - Its becuase there cheapy ones. Going to go boots to weigh myself propely before I get too exited :o:p

How rude - they were a wedding gift :D

Don't think I could ever get the courage to weight myself in a public place - good luck!

[laceyfreckle]

I've lost another 2lbs this week -

I want scales that say I'm a stone lighter though...hell if i thought it would convince me I'd pay loads for them lol:p

[doorstopper]

Another 3lb for me :D

[tbaynancy]

I've lost a grand total of ......... none! Will have to try harder. I rode almost everyday this past week but it seems to make me hungrier.

[Daffy Dilly]

B*ll*cks I think I'd better join this. :o

Start weight: 10st10
Goal weight: 9st, I'd like to get down to a comfy size 10 in Next jeans.
Amount to lose each week: 3 lbs
Method Used: 6-8 meals per day! Hurrah! What a cracking diet, the hobbits had it sorted. :D
Amount lost to far: Zilch, naddah, nuffin'.
Reason: My long boots won't do up and if I don't lose it now I doubt I ever will.

I'm going to work on measurements rather than weight though. I never weigh myself. I will be happy when I can fit into my long boots without cutting off my circulation - if they weren't so expensive I would've just bought a new pair by now.

I'm currently training for a 5k run on the 27th September - not sure what my goal is going to be after that. I might have to up it to a 10k run so I train a bit harder. :o

[Laura+Phantom]

Meh, nothing, but still think it's the meds. I FEEL 10 times better, am swimming 3 times a week, mountain biking twice a week and doing a lot more walking.

Low fat diet, lots of fibre, lean protein etc, I think it will kick in eventually!

[abisheridee]

Start weight: 10.5 stone
Goal weight: 9 stone
Amount to lose each week: 4 lbs
Method Use: Eating smaller portions, not having TWO DINNERS :eek: doing my Davina exercise video ;)
Amount lost to far: Nothing as of yet!
Reason: To be easier to carry, not to be so aware of my weight when riding and how wide my thighs look on the saddle! :)

[Shansberry]

I have lost 10 pounds in the past 2 months. I have been using weight watchers, I really like it because its not a diet its a healthy life style thing, it really puts everything into perspective! I have taken up skipping and can now skip for 25min strait! I am going to take up jogging as well. I have herd that you are not supposed to go by your weight, but by your size, because as you loose weight you are gaining muscle, and muscle weighs more than fat.

[xRobyn]

I'm so jealous of you lot. I have absoloutly no will :( I really want to loose the weight, but then I turn to junk food. I'm hoping that when I go back to uni I will improve my eating habits. I'm planning to shop online for food in the hope that if i avoid the shops I won't be tempted to just buy crap :( It's difficult for me though because the only fruit/veg I like are apples, beetroot, carrots, brocoli and cauliflower. I'm not a big fish fan (and don't eat lots of meat anyway) and I don't like bread so barely eat that lol. I just need to stop munching on biscuits and fill up some other way.

[SmallHunter]

I have finally got to the weight I want to be yay:D no diets no cutting things out. If I wanted something chocolatey I had it but in moderation and lots and lots of exercise.

2 years ago I was 14st and a size 18.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff234/bspottedwithme/Bchamps.jpg

Now I am 11st and a size 14:D
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff234/bspottedwithme/BEquifest.jpg

[puzzles]

:eek: That's fantastic, well done! :D

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