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Jaki T
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1292
Jaki T
Married with 2 children, Welsh, and I've made my target, today 24th July! The bigger struggle will be maintaining the healthy lifestyle of swimming, walking, cycling in conjunction with healthy eating, so I need the forums for encouragement.
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2008 23:54
Quoting: m519jjt what have you got planned for the summer holidays? 2 weeks in Menorca - lots of swimming to counteract tapas!
1 week camping on Gower
then lots of lie ins (or lies in?) and making a spontaneous decision about what to do each day. I loved the article in B&S last week of one parent who had planned her kids' summer in a spreadsheet! Ex accountant.
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Catherine Chesher
Fitness Guru
Posts: 207
Catherine Chesher
This member has no personal statement yet!
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2008 09:45
thanks everyone for all of your kind comments. you always give me such a boost! 
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Mother Nature Knows Best
TimesHealth Regular
Posts: 30
Mother Nature Knows Best
I have lost 2 1/2 stones over the past three years using various diets.
Since november last year I manged to loose another 1 stone by cutting back on portions and doing more exercise.
After three months of power walking from Jan-march 08 I have now taken up Running.
So far so Good.
Ouch!
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2008 21:30
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Mother Nature Knows Best
TimesHealth Regular
Posts: 30
Mother Nature Knows Best
I have lost 2 1/2 stones over the past three years using various diets.
Since november last year I manged to loose another 1 stone by cutting back on portions and doing more exercise.
After three months of power walking from Jan-march 08 I have now taken up Running.
So far so Good.
Ouch!
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2008 21:33
Oops having trouble here and not sure what I am doing. But if anyone wants to click on the link I think it will show a before and after of myself. today and a fews years ago and 3 1/2 stone lighter.
Sorry can't upload the same as others.
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Jaki T
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1292
Jaki T
Married with 2 children, Welsh, and I've made my target, today 24th July! The bigger struggle will be maintaining the healthy lifestyle of swimming, walking, cycling in conjunction with healthy eating, so I need the forums for encouragement.
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2008 22:01
Carol, what a difference, well done! You look so much YOUNGER in your after photo!!
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'Onslow' Sexgod
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1238
'Onslow' Sexgod
I started my 'lifestyle change' on Jan 1, after weighing myself at our local Boots and being so disgusted with myself that I could not stand it.
I have just had my 48th Birthday and have decided that I want to be 'Fit and fifty' not 'Fat and fifty'.
My ultimate goal is to trek the Himalyas for my 50th Birthday.
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2008 22:03 - Edited by: spd0121
Hi Carol,
Lets see if this works.
 
There you go!
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Fiona C
The Master
Posts: 2656
Fiona C
... having managed to lose 2 stones in the 6 months since I joined THC, I've set a new target to lose another 1.5 stones by New Year. Trying to be realistic, as I know it gets harder the more you lose!
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2008 22:40
Amazing difference Carol - you do look much younger now! 
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Barbara H
Fitness Guru
Posts: 702
Barbara H
After 16 weeks as a member of TTHC and nearly 18 weeks along my path to a new old life style, I have now reached the half-way mark with regard to my weight correction. It has not been an unpleasant journey and time has sped by. It's been great to have the support of other members and the fact that we are such a mixed group of people has brought with it reflective moments as well as inspirational ones.
I am now progressing to my satisfaction towards being able to call myself a runner; not yet there but with very few minutes of walk in a 30 minute set.
It feels good to be active again and I'm getting to like the feel of being inside this body better.
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2008 22:43
Carol, you must be so pleased with the difference you have achieved in your looks and health. Really, really well done. 
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Jackie W
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1349
Jackie W
In my 50s, taken early retirement and fled to Highlands. Want to lose at least 4 stone: 44 lb down. Share home with dog and cat. Love walking, and get out on hills whenever I can. Successfully completed midnight Edinburgh Moonwalkin June: first time have ever walked 26 miles in my life. Been overweight pretty well all my life: started as 10.5 lb baby and was 10 stone by age of 10. I briefly managed to get down to 9.5 stone in my late 20s, but weight has gradually crept up over years, especially when I stopped smoking. I am very active walking wise - but I do have the luxury of having taken early retirement and owning an active dog who I generally walk for at least 1.5 hours a day. Plus I live in the Highlands of Scotland, where the scenery is fantastic... However, I know that if I don't lose weight soon I am heading for joint and other health problems. So have set myself a series of mini-targets for weight loss and now working towards my fourth - 20% loss of bodyweight.
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 08:50
Well done Carol - what a transformation. And how happy you look now. Your huge weight loss is an inspiration for me to continue...
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Goesona Bit
The Master
Posts: 2559
Goesona Bit
Since Jan 1:-
Started at 245lbs, BMI 40.8
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 12:01
Wow what amazing before and after pictures - Catherine's right, to some extent the number on the scales is irrelevent, it's the measurements that show the difference. Having said that in my eyes you all look beautiful to begin with.
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Rosie Dean
Fitness Guru
Posts: 405
Rosie Dean
My name is Rosie I'm 53 years old,I have nine children and eight grandchildren.My youngest son has aspergers,so takes up a lot of my time.I started putting on weight when i went through the menopause.
Im the fourth eldest in a family of ten French mother English father they met when my father was there during the war the rest is history.
I was born in France but came to live in England when young.
At present i live in Cheshire moved here from Cambridgeshire three
years ago when my husband work bought us up here.
Miss the rest of my children and grandchildren.
Sorry to much information about me
you might not wanted to know.
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 16:51
Catherine you look amazing in your photos. As Emm has said you look beautiful to begin with.
Carol you look super in your photos you can really see the difference.
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Fiona C
The Master
Posts: 2656
Fiona C
... having managed to lose 2 stones in the 6 months since I joined THC, I've set a new target to lose another 1.5 stones by New Year. Trying to be realistic, as I know it gets harder the more you lose!
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 18:45
Quoting: flowers in my eyes you all look beautiful to begin with ... with your prescription???? 
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Fiona C
The Master
Posts: 2656
Fiona C
... having managed to lose 2 stones in the 6 months since I joined THC, I've set a new target to lose another 1.5 stones by New Year. Trying to be realistic, as I know it gets harder the more you lose!
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 18:47
Sorry Emm - send me a virtual slap for being cheeky!
I've taken to wearing my new scarlet specs most of the time instead of pretending I have perfect vision 
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Mother Nature Knows Best
TimesHealth Regular
Posts: 30
Mother Nature Knows Best
I have lost 2 1/2 stones over the past three years using various diets.
Since november last year I manged to loose another 1 stone by cutting back on portions and doing more exercise.
After three months of power walking from Jan-march 08 I have now taken up Running.
So far so Good.
Ouch!
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 20:14
Thanks Onslow Sexgod for uploading my pics for me.
And thanks everyone for your lovely comments, it has made me quite emotional.
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Jeannie Hunter
Fitness Guru
Posts: 454
Jeannie Hunter
I am 65 years old and live in Perth in Scotland. I am a retired headteacher who has piled on a stone and a half since stopping work! I am married and have one son who is a Sports Editor in London. I go swimming every morning at 6.30 a.m. for 45 minutes as I did this when I was working and have managed to keep it up. I like to walk and on a nice day can manage my 10,000 steps quite well. Perth is a lovely city to walk in - situated on the River Tay. I love to cook and have friends in for dinner so reckon this is part of my downfall but at my age, I reckon life is all about seeing friends and keeping well! I finally reached my target weight on 20th May - woweeee!! Have not been this weight for many a year and do intend to stick at it now. Many thanks due to the THC team and to Abfabs in particular!
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 20:30
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Barbara H
Fitness Guru
Posts: 702
Barbara H
After 16 weeks as a member of TTHC and nearly 18 weeks along my path to a new old life style, I have now reached the half-way mark with regard to my weight correction. It has not been an unpleasant journey and time has sped by. It's been great to have the support of other members and the fact that we are such a mixed group of people has brought with it reflective moments as well as inspirational ones.
I am now progressing to my satisfaction towards being able to call myself a runner; not yet there but with very few minutes of walk in a 30 minute set.
It feels good to be active again and I'm getting to like the feel of being inside this body better.
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 20:41
Quoting: fionacatriona new scarlet specs They're fabulous, Fiona. I caught a glimpse last week, me thinks.
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Fiona C
The Master
Posts: 2656
Fiona C
... having managed to lose 2 stones in the 6 months since I joined THC, I've set a new target to lose another 1.5 stones by New Year. Trying to be realistic, as I know it gets harder the more you lose!
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 21:41
Quoting: Relapsed I caught a glimpse last week, me thinks
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Fiona C
The Master
Posts: 2656
Fiona C
... having managed to lose 2 stones in the 6 months since I joined THC, I've set a new target to lose another 1.5 stones by New Year. Trying to be realistic, as I know it gets harder the more you lose!
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 22:56
OK folks - I have found and scanned a truly awful photo of myself 8 years ago.
And this is me around 5 stones lighter in 2004.
That's what I'm aiming for (without the scowl!)
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jackie morton
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1069
jackie morton
Have entered a mini triathlon on September 21st.
Training was going well, till I pulled a calf muscle, it is improving by quite a bit. Only 2 weeks to go now. I will do it, I will be able to complete it. But this also where the self doubt creeps in.
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 23:05
Quoting: fionacatriona That's what I'm aiming for How far have you got to go Fiona?? To help keep you motivated stick a couple of them up in the bedroom. It has made me think twice, especially after posting that horrible pic of me in a bikini!
Why were you scowling anyway.
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Barbara H
Fitness Guru
Posts: 702
Barbara H
After 16 weeks as a member of TTHC and nearly 18 weeks along my path to a new old life style, I have now reached the half-way mark with regard to my weight correction. It has not been an unpleasant journey and time has sped by. It's been great to have the support of other members and the fact that we are such a mixed group of people has brought with it reflective moments as well as inspirational ones.
I am now progressing to my satisfaction towards being able to call myself a runner; not yet there but with very few minutes of walk in a 30 minute set.
It feels good to be active again and I'm getting to like the feel of being inside this body better.
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 23:16
Fiona, you can do it again and it will be worth it. Don't lose the smile though, it's lovely. In the positive thinking month of July, are you putting up your target picture to motivate you? And the good news is that you are well on your way. 
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Fiona C
The Master
Posts: 2656
Fiona C
... having managed to lose 2 stones in the 6 months since I joined THC, I've set a new target to lose another 1.5 stones by New Year. Trying to be realistic, as I know it gets harder the more you lose!
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 23:40
Quoting: jackieathetimeshealthcouk How far have you got to go Fiona?? ... oh about 2.5 to 3 stones - can't remember exactly what I was then.
Quoting: jackieathetimeshealthcouk Why were you scowling anyway I think I was saying "hurry up have you not taken it yet?"
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Fiona C
The Master
Posts: 2656
Fiona C
... having managed to lose 2 stones in the 6 months since I joined THC, I've set a new target to lose another 1.5 stones by New Year. Trying to be realistic, as I know it gets harder the more you lose!
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 23:43
Quoting: Relapsed it will be worth it ... yes I'll be able to get into that top again which I've kept. It's a lovely linen top that I bought for my birthday in a rather expensive dress shop in Germany - Neustadt I think.
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Fiona C
The Master
Posts: 2656
Fiona C
... having managed to lose 2 stones in the 6 months since I joined THC, I've set a new target to lose another 1.5 stones by New Year. Trying to be realistic, as I know it gets harder the more you lose!
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 23:45
Hey I've still got these sandals - I hadn't realised they were THAT old! 
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jackie morton
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1069
jackie morton
Have entered a mini triathlon on September 21st.
Training was going well, till I pulled a calf muscle, it is improving by quite a bit. Only 2 weeks to go now. I will do it, I will be able to complete it. But this also where the self doubt creeps in.
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2008 23:49
Quoting: fionacatriona I think I was saying "hurry up have you not taken it yet?" Ye I'm a bit like that as well, for some reason I just seem to freeze.
Quoting: fionacatriona oh about 2.5 to 3 stones Start at one Fiona and see how it goes. Hubby said that I needed to loose at least 3 stone last year. I've only lost about half that, I think and now I'm going too far the other way?? I'm not skinny by any means, but in some ways I have lost body shape.
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Jeannie Hunter
Fitness Guru
Posts: 454
Jeannie Hunter
I am 65 years old and live in Perth in Scotland. I am a retired headteacher who has piled on a stone and a half since stopping work! I am married and have one son who is a Sports Editor in London. I go swimming every morning at 6.30 a.m. for 45 minutes as I did this when I was working and have managed to keep it up. I like to walk and on a nice day can manage my 10,000 steps quite well. Perth is a lovely city to walk in - situated on the River Tay. I love to cook and have friends in for dinner so reckon this is part of my downfall but at my age, I reckon life is all about seeing friends and keeping well! I finally reached my target weight on 20th May - woweeee!! Have not been this weight for many a year and do intend to stick at it now. Many thanks due to the THC team and to Abfabs in particular!
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2008 06:13
Fiona, you are just a wee 'skelf' in your after picture and you look great!
Jackie, you should post the photo of you and your son on your posts, where we can see you in close up! (By the way, you can resize your photos before you post them!) You are so brave, posting that photo, well done and you look super now, certainly don;t look as if you have to lose any more weight!
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jackie morton
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1069
jackie morton
Have entered a mini triathlon on September 21st.
Training was going well, till I pulled a calf muscle, it is improving by quite a bit. Only 2 weeks to go now. I will do it, I will be able to complete it. But this also where the self doubt creeps in.
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2008 08:56
Quoting: bileanni Jackie, you should post the photo of you and your son on your posts, where we can see you in close up! Is that better Jeannie, It took a bit a phaffing around, still don't quite know what I did. But it worked and that's the main thing. I think I could of done with a box to stand on though!! He towers over me now. 
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Jackie W
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1349
Jackie W
In my 50s, taken early retirement and fled to Highlands. Want to lose at least 4 stone: 44 lb down. Share home with dog and cat. Love walking, and get out on hills whenever I can. Successfully completed midnight Edinburgh Moonwalkin June: first time have ever walked 26 miles in my life. Been overweight pretty well all my life: started as 10.5 lb baby and was 10 stone by age of 10. I briefly managed to get down to 9.5 stone in my late 20s, but weight has gradually crept up over years, especially when I stopped smoking. I am very active walking wise - but I do have the luxury of having taken early retirement and owning an active dog who I generally walk for at least 1.5 hours a day. Plus I live in the Highlands of Scotland, where the scenery is fantastic... However, I know that if I don't lose weight soon I am heading for joint and other health problems. So have set myself a series of mini-targets for weight loss and now working towards my fourth - 20% loss of bodyweight.
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2008 09:27
Quoting: fionacatriona OK folks - I have found and scanned a truly awful photo of myself 8 years ago. Fiona - well if I had only the photo of you taken 8 years ago, I would never have recognised you when we met outside the pub in Gartocharn - I would have walked straight past you! You look so much more like the superthin you of 4 years ago. Apart from the smile that is So keep up the good work - next summer you will be wearing that lovely linen top (unless, of course, you are willing to freeze this coming winter!)
Quoting: jackieathetimeshealthcouk Hubby said that I needed to loose at least 3 stone last year. I've only lost about half that, I think and now I'm going too far the other way?? I'm not skinny by any means, but in some ways I have lost body shape. What does he say now? Why don't you just work on consolidating your weight loss, toning up your body, for a few weeks and then see how you feel about losing more weight.
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jackie morton
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1069
jackie morton
Have entered a mini triathlon on September 21st.
Training was going well, till I pulled a calf muscle, it is improving by quite a bit. Only 2 weeks to go now. I will do it, I will be able to complete it. But this also where the self doubt creeps in.
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2008 15:51
Quoting: jackiewilson What does he say now? Its hubby who thinks I'm going too far the other way, I think I'm abought right but I need to tone up the belly area as it is very flabby. I don't take too much notice of clothing sizes these days as they can vary greatly.
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Goesona Bit
The Master
Posts: 2559
Goesona Bit
Since Jan 1:-
Started at 245lbs, BMI 40.8
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2008 15:58
Quoting: jackieathetimeshealthcouk clothing sizes these days as they can vary greatly. Absolutely - I was trying to convince my son that a shirt he was trying on was better in the size up. He didn't like the thought of buying a shirt that was XL. This was in Abercrombie and Fitch (yes my all time pet hate) where XL fits 'just larger than anorexic'!! If the same shirt were in M&S I'm guessing it would be a small/medium no larger.
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Jeannie Hunter
Fitness Guru
Posts: 454
Jeannie Hunter
I am 65 years old and live in Perth in Scotland. I am a retired headteacher who has piled on a stone and a half since stopping work! I am married and have one son who is a Sports Editor in London. I go swimming every morning at 6.30 a.m. for 45 minutes as I did this when I was working and have managed to keep it up. I like to walk and on a nice day can manage my 10,000 steps quite well. Perth is a lovely city to walk in - situated on the River Tay. I love to cook and have friends in for dinner so reckon this is part of my downfall but at my age, I reckon life is all about seeing friends and keeping well! I finally reached my target weight on 20th May - woweeee!! Have not been this weight for many a year and do intend to stick at it now. Many thanks due to the THC team and to Abfabs in particular!
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2008 20:54
Great photo of you and your son Jackie. My son is 6' 4" so he towers above me too!
Well done on getting the new photo on - I'm still struggling with posting my photos (in the gardening forum).
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