I don't want to look/feel like this anymore - it's time for a change!

[PumpkinZulu]

I am so sick of feeling bad about my body; catching a reflection in a shop window of my hammy arms; not being able to buy that cute dress because my back fat sticks out; having to cross my arms over my flabby tummy every time I sit down. I am sick of feeling un-feminine, of feeling bad around my thinner friends, of having to wear trackies because my skinny jeans no longer fit. It's time for a change!

My goal is to lose 17kg in a year...a reasonable goal I think. I have never embarked on a weight loss challenge before, so I do admit, I am more than a little bit scared that I will fail. My current weight is 73kg, my goal is to get back down to 60, and then 56. I'm only 161cm, so this is a good weight for my height. I would be a very tiny person (and was once) naturally without all this weight on. I'm going to aim for a 1-2 kilo loss every month, which again, seems reasonable. I am going to cut out junk foods, and start eating breakfasts and lunches again, as I usually only eat dinner and healthy snacks inbetween. I am also going to get up at a regular time each morning. I am pretty sure I will be able to achieve all of this, what worries me is the exercise. I'll admit it, I'm a tad lazy. I am also very unfit; I'm ashamed to say that running, even for a few meters, will puff me out I've tried gums, but lack the motivation. I am going to try powerwalking and swimming as my main forms of exercise, as well as incidental exercise, such as taking the stairs instead of the lift, and walking instead of busses and trams.

I am ready for a new, healthier, happier me I feel that when I start taking better care of myself and my body, other good things will follow too. So if anyone wants to join me on this journey and help keep me motivated, as well as getting some motivation in return, please feel free to join me! If anyone has any advice/stories, that would be most welcome too. By this time next year, I WILL have reached my goal weight

[C~Q]

Well done hun! 1-2KG a month is an AWESOME goal and totally achievable! Although don't rely on weight alone and get someone to measure you (pm me if you like and i'll tell you wear). You haven't inclded any weight trasining in your goal but you should think about it - seriously building muscle mass is a great way to boost your metabolism and have your body working for you!

Good luck hun x

[Mildez]

I'll join the club. I need to loose some kilos. I won't even get on the scales yet as I am afraid they will tell me I am the biggest I have ever been. I would like to loose 10kilos or very close to it. Bring on the pretty clothes. But I am also ttc so if a miracle happened the weight loss would have to go out the window but not exercise.

[PumpkinZulu]

*double post*

[PumpkinZulu]

Hey emmy! 10kg is a great goal, and I agree, bring on those pretty (and small) clothes Yep if I get utd, I will stop focussing so much on weight loss and more healthy eating and exercise.

CQ: Ahhh yes forgot to add that one! Deff want to do some weights training, I have like zero core strength atm I'd like to tone everywhere; bum, arms, tummy, thighs. DF is a stick, so he has no issue with wanting to lose weight, but I think he's pretty interested in weights training too, might be a fun thing to do together (please do pm me where I can go to get measured, as it's something I wouldn't know how to do myself and a great way to see what I've achieved month to month, I'd love it )

[Mildez]

My DH is a stick also. I hate it.
Also I have a whole wardrobe or stunning gorgeous little clothes just praying one day I can wear them again. they are size 8 & 10 and right now a 12 is a tight squeeze even 14s can be tight around the rear end. I'd love to feel like I had a good figure again. Now I am off to hook into a sausage sandwiche. Should make it my last for a while.

[Nettie]

Count me in... although I'm much bigger than any of you!

I lost 18kgs before falling pregnant, but have put most of it back on..

I'm about 104 kgs now and would like to get back to the 90 I was before having Liam - maybe I can aim for this time next year??

A problem I have at the moment is that I have plantar fascitis (heel spurs) and doing anything on my feet is not currently achievable. Last time I lost the weight, I did lots of walking, but I can't do that - yet. So some weights, sit ups, push ups, etc are the order of the day - and with a toddler and working full-time it can be hard to fit it in!

Hopefully with you guys motivating me to have something to post, I will get on the train!