right, I am going to keep a diary on here, to try and keep myself on track...
In August 2010, I weighed about 17 stone, was wearing size 18 jeans, at a pinch, and 22-24 tops. (BMI of about 37, morbidly obese
)
Then, I split up with my partner. We had put weight on together over the 12 years we lived together, he weighed about 19 1/2 stone I think.
At first, pure stress and upset made me lose a stone, then I decided to carry on... I think have found it easier as a singleton, as I love cooking for people, and enjoy eating with people - but on my own, I don't like it so much...
In fact, I struggle to motivate myself to cook at all now, so I am trying to ensure I eat reasonably healthily despite this. I do tend to go to other people's houses and eat with them, or to invite a friend round for a meal.
By Christmas 2010, I was down to 14st 2lbs, and seemed to stick at this till the end of january.
Recently, I have lost another 8lbs and am now down to 13st 8lbs. For the first time since I was in my early twenties, my BMI is below 30, so I am now officially only 'Overweight'!
I havent followed any diet plan, just cut down on portions, reduced carbs and high fat foods - eg. butter, cheese etc. I still have these, but in moderation.
I also have to admit that I do occasionally skip meals - I do not know why this is seen as being problematic, as many cultures only eat once a day, and as far as I can tell the idea of eating three times a day is only a societal and cultural norm, not a biological need.
I do eat when I am hungry though, and I figure that as I am very rarely hungry in the mornings, that it makes sense to eat my first meal of the day when I feel ready for it, rather than eat cereal or toast out of habit.
In August 2010, I weighed about 17 stone, was wearing size 18 jeans, at a pinch, and 22-24 tops. (BMI of about 37, morbidly obese
)Then, I split up with my partner. We had put weight on together over the 12 years we lived together, he weighed about 19 1/2 stone I think.
At first, pure stress and upset made me lose a stone, then I decided to carry on... I think have found it easier as a singleton, as I love cooking for people, and enjoy eating with people - but on my own, I don't like it so much...
In fact, I struggle to motivate myself to cook at all now, so I am trying to ensure I eat reasonably healthily despite this. I do tend to go to other people's houses and eat with them, or to invite a friend round for a meal.
By Christmas 2010, I was down to 14st 2lbs, and seemed to stick at this till the end of january.
Recently, I have lost another 8lbs and am now down to 13st 8lbs. For the first time since I was in my early twenties, my BMI is below 30, so I am now officially only 'Overweight'!
I havent followed any diet plan, just cut down on portions, reduced carbs and high fat foods - eg. butter, cheese etc. I still have these, but in moderation.
I also have to admit that I do occasionally skip meals - I do not know why this is seen as being problematic, as many cultures only eat once a day, and as far as I can tell the idea of eating three times a day is only a societal and cultural norm, not a biological need.
I do eat when I am hungry though, and I figure that as I am very rarely hungry in the mornings, that it makes sense to eat my first meal of the day when I feel ready for it, rather than eat cereal or toast out of habit.
