10 stone gone!

[Lippyloirston]

I just realised when I was watching the Wimbledon final yesterday, that the year before we had had a BBQ for my daughters birthday, and the photos brought me to tears:cry: (and not in a good way!).
A year later, 10 stone gone, and a 'new life' began, I'm in a totally different place.
The first photo was taken at said BBQ, the second one, after I had just got back from walking my gorgeous puppy in the rain. I don't think I need to say anything, the smile on my face says it all!
What a difference a year makes xxxxx

 

[sharon2014]

Omg! You look amazing!!!


Congratulations, that is something to be proud of and shout from the roofs!!!

I hope I can post something similar in a year!! X

 

[r_cowley]

congratulations! you look amazing!! 10 stone is a huge achievement! A real inspiration newbies like me, I am just at the start of my journey. Any tips or advice? xx

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Wow if I could do 10st in a year I'd be one happy bunny, you look amazing xx

 

[Lippyloirston]

Omg! You look amazing!!!


Congratulations, that is something to be proud of and shout from the roofs!!!

I hope I can post something similar in a year!! X

Go for it! Good luck with your surgery xxx

 

[Lippyloirston]

congratulations! you look amazing!! 10 stone is a huge achievement! A real inspiration newbies like me, I am just at the start of my journey. Any tips or advice? xx

Just do your best, no one is perfect 100% of the time. You will have great days, good days and bad days, but keep yourself focused on your goals. Getting healthier and happier! Good luck in your journey xxxx

 

[Lippyloirston]

Wow if I could do 10st in a year I'd be one happy bunny, you look amazing xx

Thanks butterfly, I think you will defo lose 10 stone in a year going by your great weight loss so far! X

 

[Lippyloirston]

Me again, on the back of my hubby's motorbike. No big deal you would think, unless you've been a large lady.

1) never agreed to let him take my photo, especially with the purpose of posting it on Facebook.
2) will I manage to get my leg over the back of the bike?
3) fat bird on motorbike - humiliating

Life is so different, and exhilarating.

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the fab weather!

 

[Chrisyd]

I just realised when I was watching the Wimbledon final yesterday, that the year before we had had a BBQ for my daughters birthday, and the photos brought me to tears:cry: (and not in a good way!).
A year later, 10 stone gone, and a 'new life' began, I'm in a totally different place.
The first photo was taken at said BBQ, the second one, after I had just got back from walking my gorgeous puppy in the rain. I don't think I need to say anything, the smile on my face says it all!
What a difference a year makes xxxxx

Congratulations - that is a brilliant loss. May I ask how much exercise did you do in that first year?

Chrisy

 

[Lippyloirston]

Hi Chrisy, not a lot.

I work full time and was always 'active'.

Since February, I've been puppy walking and chasing! Enjoy yoga, but nothing too strenuous. Fancy doing so fun exercise, so looking at a dance class or might try horse riding. A lot of the folk on this forum put me to shame, but decided I wasn't willing to make myself go to the gym 3/4 times a week as I absolutely loath it.

Dog walking, yoga and dancing definitely more me :chores016:

How are you doing? X

 

[Chrisyd]

Hi Chrisy, not a lot.

I work full time and was always 'active'.

Since February, I've been puppy walking and chasing! Enjoy yoga, but nothing too strenuous. Fancy doing so fun exercise, so looking at a dance class or might try horse riding. A lot of the folk on this forum put me to shame, but decided I wasn't willing to make myself go to the gym 3/4 times a week as I absolutely loath it.

Dog walking, yoga and dancing definitely more me :chores016:

How are you doing? X

Hi - that is good to know - i am just four days post-op so walking around the house and garden. I will never be a gym bunny - so glad that walking and dancing are good. Hope to get some swimming in as well as walks along the beach and a bit of boogying around the living room.
cd

 

[chrisa]

Well done. I have to admit almost 3 years post op and I do less exercise now then I did before my op. I loved Zumba but the twisting on my knee leaves me in great pain also jogging/running any high impact stuff, doctor said don't do it stick to walking which I do every day but my weight has plateaud out and I have put some back on. I used to love the gym but never did I loose weight whne I used to go to the gym oh I looked toned up and I DO BELIEVE THAT IS WHY MY SKIN IS NOT AS BAD AS IT COULD HAVE BEEN XX

 

[Chrisyd]

Well done. I have to admit almost 3 years post op and I do less exercise now then I did before my op. I loved Zumba but the twisting on my knee leaves me in great pain also jogging/running any high impact stuff, doctor said don't do it stick to walking which I do every day but my weight has plateaud out and I have put some back on. I used to love the gym but never did I loose weight whne I used to go to the gym oh I looked toned up and I DO BELIEVE THAT IS WHY MY SKIN IS NOT AS BAD AS IT COULD HAVE BEEN XX

That is an interesting point - I think the skin thing may well be a problem.

Chrisy

 

[Lippyloirston]

I do have loose skin. Trying not to let it become a problem. Spoke to my GP about likelihood of NHS funding a tummy tuck - no chance. Focusing on how fit and healthily I feel rather than the fact my skin is 'hanging' off me. Some days/outfits better than others xxx

 

[Chrisyd]

I do have loose skin. Trying not to let it become a problem. Spoke to my GP about likelihood of NHS funding a tummy tuck - no chance. Focusing on how fit and healthily I feel rather than the fact my skin is 'hanging' off me. Some days/outfits better than others xxx

My surgeon told me that I will need to get acquainted with Lycra lol

 

[Lippyloirston]

I find wearing tight skinny jeans more comfortable as it holds everything in place and thers less flappage ;-) x

 

[Chrisyd]

I find wearing tight skinny jeans more comfortable as it holds everything in place and thers less flappage ;-) x

Oh my - tonight I am going to dream happy dreams of wearing tight skinny jeans

Chrisy

 

[chrisa]

lol good idea. Our apron reminds me of a smiley face if that shows through my clothes I do not wear or buy. You can look nice and show off ya figure without those unsightly bits showing. xx

 

[femfrankie]

Lippy so sorry I have just caught this post ..you look amazing hun and yes I went through a similar omg moment & I wrote a very confusing post in my diary a couple of weeks back in an effort to try and get my head around it. I even wrote a Poem!
I had a real sense of loss and guilt! It was almost impossible to describe how it felt. Writing it down helped me so much and feel I'm in a much better place now and think this was an acceptance that this is the new me warts, loose skin and all.
Good luck hun you are both lovely & amazing

 

[Lippyloirston]

Okay another photo update! Out shopping with my sister this morning, and she 'persuaded' me to allow her to take some photos. She knows I'm having problems seeing myself as I actually am now.

Anyway, size 12! Didn't buy anything but now I'm looking at the photos think i might go back.... Sorry about the naked face but I like to go makeup free on a Sunday. Xx