Never to old to lose weight and exercise.

Whiff , that's what I loved too! No more sales staff saying we haven't got it in YOUR size. M&S per Una were very good around that time and I got things I loved. The novelty wore off though and I hardly buy any clothes now. Buying for grandkids is more fun .

About the sale of your place falling through; my older daughter was in a one bed flat, very tiny bedroom, with a 12 yr old and a 3 yr old. She had to move in after divorce and it took 2 years for her place to sell. One of the times they were all packed to move and removal booked and the buyer pulled out 2 days before moving.She was working full time too and doing an M.A. Stress!

She moved in April, after having to camp out at a friend,sharing the living room sofa with small granddaughter for 7 weeks while her new home was renovated. Then, moving in stuff booked and the day before the boiler was condemned! A plumber was fitting a new one while the removal stuff was being delivered.
Some day your buyer will come. (like a prince but with a contract to buy) You only need one. Fingers crossed for you.

Well done OP. So glad for you. Took me to ripe old age of 74 to find out how my body best responded to attempted weight loss. Barring any unforeseen medical drama, I'm certainly never going back there. This slimmer me can only see/feel the benefits. Good luck and perseverance to all of us on this long and windy road

Well done Whiff. You have done brilliantly. I bought some new scales recently, they're 'smart' scales and tell you your weight BMI, visceral fat and other things. I was alarmed to see how heavy I was. I knew I had put on weight but didn't realise how much. Your post has given me the inspiration to lose weight and do it slowly so thank you for that.

Well done. For anyone out there who is techno savy you can get an app for your mobile phone which will show how many calories there are in everything before you decide if to eat it or not which is useful if you eat out at all.

Well done Whiff - thank you for sharing your story.
Like you I’ve come round to counting calories to help weight loss. I wear a basic Fit Bit, and with its app on my tablet/phone, I put in everything I consume- only takes a minute. It’s really easy then to see how many calories I’ve consumed, as well as any calories used whilst tracking my steps, or any exercise. I can set a target loss per week and it shows me whether I’m eating too much and burning too little to achieve it. Obviously it may not be totally accurate but seems to be working for me. I don’t know if this would benefit anyone else. Anyway, I so admire your determination to lose weight and exercise, fantastic!

Well done Whiff!
My son lost 6 stone using an app like 25 Avalon mentioned, called My Fitness Pal. It shows the amount of calories in hundreds of foods, as well as how many calories you’ve eaten each day. It also shows how much fat, carbohydrate, protein, sugar etc you’ve consumed.

Well done, I'm sure your general health will improve too.

What a inspiring story! Well done!

What an inspiring post Whiff! Thank you so much for sharing. It is very timely for me, as I return from family holiday in one week and I plan to start dieting after jet lag wears off. I am also short (only 5 feet) so at near 12 stone, it really affects my mobility. I was very lucky to not have had a problem with my weight until menopause, but that was 15 years ago and it has been steadily creeping on. You are so right about being a change of mindset about food and taking a slow approach. Thanks again for you wonderful post and good luck with the house sale!

You have done really well. Starting on a fitness/diet programme is relatively easy but keeping with it is so so hard. Congratulations on overcoming all setbacks you have had and losing so much weight. You are an inspiration and should be proud.

It's easy to say l know l will feel and look better if l loose weight and exercise regularly. But so hard to actually do. You have done so well Whiff. You must have strong will power. I would like to lose my stomach a lot of my clothes don't fit nicely any more. But it's the same with a lot of things l have to face no motivation enthusiasm what does it matter when l live alone.

Whiff you are inspirational, well done!

Massive achievement, Whiff! Well done.

Very well done to everyone losing weigh. Its not easy, but worth the effort - and great to be able to buy and fit into smaller sizes and knowing you don't have diabetes or high cholesterol. Do keep it up. I find it easier to have a low carb diet - lots of fish and chicken, fruit and veg. Whiff - I am sure your husband would be proud of you. Do this for you and your own self esteem.

I told my brother that I had started a thread( hope I used the right terminology) and all the lovely things you have all said. He said told you are an inspiration. Love hearing everyone else's stories.
Dizzygran I always have whole grain cereal for breakfast. Homemade soup for lunch with a slice of bread in it. Is my whatever soup. Made from any veg I have in and red lentils. I make a big batch enough for 6-7 days. When it was so hot last summer I tried having salad for lunch but it did not satisfied me. So I went back to my soup. Because it is hot I eat it slowly which filling me up. Usually I have some sort of stew for dinner. Little meat plenty of veg and pearl barley I make enough for 6 meals and portion it up . It keeps well in the fridge. Two years ago I brought a Easiyo yogurt maker. I have the low fat no sugar greek style mix. Always have yogurt and fruit after dinner.
Haven't brought meat mince or sausages for 18 months use instead Quorn ones.

I would just like to add my thanks Whiff for starting this thread/post/discussion . It is definitely inspiring and also to read everyone's replies. I'm forever struggling as it's not just feeling hungry but stopping eating for various reasons when really I am not hungry. I can definitely relate to putting on more than I lose every single time over many years. I've added your post to my watch list in the hope I will turn to it when I need to stay strong and to remind myself that it's not a race as that has definitely been my downfall.

Brilliant to hear of your success! I have usually yo-yo dieted. The most damaging thing I have done was to listen to the 'dieting makes you fat' mantra that was popular years ago and my weight has crept up. Currently trying the 5:2 diet. Going to be more strict having read of your success. Thanks for posting and good luck with the last few pounds.

Well done *Whiff". What an achievement! However it is really hard work to do what you have done. Many folk don't realise that so I'm glad you've explained how important it is to go slowly and not to get disheartened.

Varian I have read your message five times now. Perhaps I am reading it wrong or its just me, but you sound as if I was being patronising when I started this thread. I can assure you I am not like that nor did I write to get praise.
I just wanted to tell my story with the hope it might just give one person hope that you can change your relationship with food. And get fitter.

I certainly don't think you were being patronising. I really congratulate you.

Varian. Thank you I appreciate that.

Congratulations Whiff!!! Very well done.
Best wishes to all tryers.

Hope everyone is having some success with dieting. For the last 2 weeks my weight has stayed the same . I didn't want to cut my calories as I allow myself 1,200 to 1,300 a day. So on Monday I upped my exercise routine to 30 mins a day. Doing the extra 5 mins a day has helped as today which is my weigh and record day. I have lost 1 lb . As I have said before it's a marathon not a sprint. Hope you are doing well and enjoying the sunshine while it lasts.

What a fantastic achievement Whiff - well done! ?? It serves as a great reminder to those of us who make constant excuses for our own overeating and lack of exercise that there is nothing stopping us from making the changes. Thank you for sharing your story ?