Losing 2 stone in a montj

[Pans Jambo]

50 minutes ago, JamesM48 said:

It does seem rather drastic in a certain time frame. But I bet you feel much better losing it.  ?  Im still trying to shift some weight. Im only a stone over my weight for my height and body frame so not massive but its good to try and be at an optimal weight for your height and body frame for various reasons * diabetes 2 or  1 in particular . I lost half a stone a few months back but then ive put it back on . 

Yip, I was the same. lost some recently weight by cutting out most of the carbs and the shite (biscuits n crisps). Put it all back on again. Beer at the weekend is my downfall though.

 

Also, had a pain in my groin during lockdown last year and couldn't walk far without feeling the pain. Thought it was a hernia but the doc said no. Sent me for an X-ray. Arthritis to a "severe degree" on my hip so my long walks and jogs are over. Still cycling though but not many choices to exercise if you can run. I'm only 51. Going to delay getting the joint replaced as long as I can.

 

Losing weight is easy once your brain gets into the decision to do so . Keeping it off is the hard part!

[Robbies right hand man]

2 hours ago, I P Knightley said:

Are you going to be travelling to and from your new work? Unless it's something like Hermes delivery, you really should look to get yourself on a bike for the commute. Incidental exercise that you really can't dodge plus it saves you money on transport.

it’s office work mate. Close to home 

[JudyJudyJudy]

9 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said:

Yip, I was the same. lost some recently weight by cutting out most of the carbs and the shite (biscuits n crisps). Put it all back on again. Beer at the weekend is my downfall though.

 

Also, had a pain in my groin during lockdown last year and couldn't walk far without feeling the pain. Thought it was a hernia but the doc said no. Sent me for an X-ray. Arthritis to a "severe degree" on my hip so my long walks and jogs are over. Still cycling though but not many choices to exercise if you can run. I'm only 51. Going to delay getting the joint replaced as long as I can.

 

Losing weight is easy once your brain gets into the decision to do so . Keeping it off is the hard part!

I got diagnosed with arthritis 21 years ago . Thought I’d be in a wheelchair within a few years but I’m not ! 👍 it’s a horrible disease as I get flare ups now and again which cause a lot of pain but there seems to be no rhyme or reason for the flare ups ? Food ? Alcohol ? Exercise ?   However I think sorry I know exercise os good for it so I go to gym as much as I can even though I do puny weights( secretly change the weights ) but least it’s doing something instead of sitting in the house doing nowt . Luckily I’ve not had it on my hip . Hopefully not . Good luck 

[Howdy Doody Jambo]

Sleep and rest, getting to your bed an hour earlier and getting up an hour later will help to lose weight and energise the body to perform 

[Pans Jambo]

6 minutes ago, JamesM48 said:

I got diagnosed with arthritis 21 years ago . Thought I’d be in a wheelchair within a few years but I’m not ! 👍 it’s a horrible disease as I get flare ups now and again which cause a lot of pain but there seems to be no rhyme or reason for the flare ups ? Food ? Alcohol ? Exercise ?   However I think sorry I know exercise os good for it so I go to gym as much as I can even though I do puny weights( secretly change the weights ) but least it’s doing something instead of sitting in the house doing nowt . Luckily I’ve not had it on my hip . Hopefully not . Good luck 

[JudyJudyJudy]

5 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said:

Sorry I didn’t mean to sound pessimistic about the disease ! I was trying to convey that it’s a liveable illness and yours may not progress any further esp if you get a new hip !!! I get on with life as much as I can. You will too . 

[Pans Jambo]

Just now, JamesM48 said:

Sorry I didn’t mean to sound pessimistic about the disease ! I was trying to convey that it’s a liveable illness and yours may not progress any further esp if you get a new hip !!! I get on with life as much as I can. You will too . 

Yeah I get it mate. The specialist told me to go as long as I can without getting the hip replaced as they will need to replace it again in around 10 years or so. Assuming I live long enough, I would need one every decade and every time they do, they shave a bit of the bone off my leg so I would have one leg longer than the other and all the complications with back pain etc. that that would bring. I regularly do 40+ KM's on a Saturday morning on my bike but then I throw 10+ pints down my neck on a Sat afternoon/evening and suffer on a Sunday (sore hip & a sore head).

 

What are you going to do eh?

 

Need to sort my shit out!

[I P Knightley]

1 minute ago, Robbies right hand man said:

it’s office work mate. Close to home 

Office work's a killer for weight management (for me, anyway). Sitting at your screen all day long with colleagues making tea and bringing in treats for the team to share.

 

My current office is a 20km cycle ride away; too far for me to manage it every day until my fitness is better - and there's less weight to shift all that distance - but I'm not expected to be there more than one day a week. Already done two days this week and trying to work up to 3. I'm getting an e-bike soon which will allow me to do 5 days if necessary without my legs feeling like lead. The only downside remaining is that the office doesn't have a shower so I have to make do with a 'Glasgow shower' - ie. a towel down and a skoosh with deodorant.

 

Depending on how close 'close' is, I'd still suggest cycling daily or walking if that's feasible; even breaking into a jog on your way home.

[JudyJudyJudy]

9 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said:

Yeah I get it mate. The specialist told me to go as long as I can without getting the hip replaced as they will need to replace it again in around 10 years or so. Assuming I live long enough, I would need one every decade and every time they do, they shave a bit of the bone off my leg so I would have one leg longer than the other and all the complications with back pain etc. that that would bring. I regularly do 40+ KM's on a Saturday morning on my bike but then I throw 10+ pints down my neck on a Sat afternoon/evening and suffer on a Sunday (sore hip & a sore head).

 

What are you going to do eh?

 

Need to sort my shit out!

Well I had a discussion with my GP many years ago about alcohol and it’s negative impact on arthritis ( def doesn’t help it ) and also on the impact it has on liver function tests . He said that I had to balance things out . Quality of life also means some forms of enjoyment.  I.e alcohol . So I took on board his advice 😂😂 I don’t really drink a lot as I hate hangovers but I’ll have a few every other weekend . Quality of life and all . No use being relatively fit at home but feeling miserable as sin without some pleasures 

Edited April 13, 2022 by JamesM48

[Herbert.]

Have you considered surgery? 

 

https://thehealthstoreturkey.com/en/treatments/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-sleeve/

 

It's 3k for the sleeve which is a permanent solution to weight loss. I know 2 people that have had it done and the weight flies off. I'm going for it in August. 

[Robbies right hand man]

52 minutes ago, I P Knightley said:

Office work's a killer for weight management (for me, anyway). Sitting at your screen all day long with colleagues making tea and bringing in treats for the team to share.

 

My current office is a 20km cycle ride away; too far for me to manage it every day until my fitness is better - and there's less weight to shift all that distance - but I'm not expected to be there more than one day a week. Already done two days this week and trying to work up to 3. I'm getting an e-bike soon which will allow me to do 5 days if necessary without my legs feeling like lead. The only downside remaining is that the office doesn't have a shower so I have to make do with a 'Glasgow shower' - ie. a towel down and a skoosh with deodorant.

 

Depending on how close 'close' is, I'd still suggest cycling daily or walking if that's feasible; even breaking into a jog on your way home.

I always walk to work anyway - I’ve suffered with eating disorders mainly based on being thin (there was a time I obsessed about my body) so used to do loads of exercise.

Since I was sectioned due to it (I literally became obsessed about losing weight - coming down to about 7st, when I’m 5”11), I’ve been monitored to ensure I put on weight and kept on Quitapine as it’s known for increasing hunger imo.

 

I am now about a stone overweight - though I’m normally slightly below average naturally hence why I want to lose 2 stone in two weeks. I start a new job on 23rd May Hence why I can walk 10miles a day. I’m only eating one small meal too, one I can bring up easily If I need to stretch measures to meet my target.

 

I’ve never really been open to anyone (even friends about this) but I’m feeling a bit peeved off with my doctor, and needed to vent as I sometimes need to. 
 

ps 10.4 miles done today walking already.
 

Sorry y’all

 

Edited April 13, 2022 by Robbies right hand man

[Robbies right hand man]

28 minutes ago, Herbert. said:

Have you considered surgery? 

 

https://thehealthstoreturkey.com/en/treatments/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-sleeve/

 

It's 3k for the sleeve which is a permanent solution to weight loss. I know 2 people that have had it done and the weight flies off. I'm going for it in August. 

I don’t really have an issue with weight in terms of being fat normally - the opposite infact.

[JudyJudyJudy]

I never eat anything until at least 2 pm onwards . I am amazed that this doesn’t bother me at all .I never eat anything after 10pm  I didn’t eat anything until 4pm yesterday and that was an apple 🍏 , then had dinner about 8 . It’s amazing how you can change your eating habits . I’ll admit I can’t or struggle to cut out cheese and crackers 😎 

[ri Alban]

2 hours ago, JamesM48 said:

It does seem rather drastic in a certain time frame. But I bet you feel much better losing it.  ?  Im still trying to shift some weight. Im only a stone over my weight for my height and body frame so not massive but its good to try and be at an optimal weight for your height and body frame for various reasons * diabetes 2 or  1 in particular . I lost half a stone a few months back but then ive put it back on . 

It was 26 years ago for a wedding. Put on and lost again many more times from then. The only way to keep it off is weight training and cardio.

[I P Knightley]

1 hour ago, Robbies right hand man said:

I always walk to work anyway - I’ve suffered with eating disorders mainly based on being thin (there was a time I obsessed about my body) so used to do loads of exercise.

Since I was sectioned due to it (I literally became obsessed about losing weight - coming down to about 7st, when I’m 5”11), I’ve been monitored to ensure I put on weight and kept on Quitapine as it’s known for increasing hunger imo.

 

I am now about a stone overweight - though I’m normally slightly below average naturally hence why I want to lose 2 stone in two weeks. I start a new job on 23rd May Hence why I can walk 10miles a day. I’m only eating one small meal too, one I can bring up easily If I need to stretch measures to meet my target.

 

I’ve never really been open to anyone (even friends about this) but I’m feeling a bit peeved off with my doctor, and needed to vent as I sometimes need to. 
 

ps 10.4 miles done today walking already.
 

Sorry y’all

 

You should become a postie Two birds with one stone.

 

Speaking of one stone - if you're one stone over your ideal weight, why not set a target to lose one stone? See how you feel with that and see whether you can maintain that for a while.

 

Have you tried some kind of group therapy type thing (overeaters' anonymous - if it still exists)? I know I do better losing weight if I have a buddy with whom I can face the challenge. Last time I did that, the 'oppo' was roughly same height and weight as me so we matched up nicely. Had a monthly weigh in where the 'loser' would have to buy the beers for the winner.

[Sawdust Caesar]

2 hours ago, Pans Jambo said:

Yip, I was the same. lost some recently weight by cutting out most of the carbs and the shite (biscuits n crisps). Put it all back on again. Beer at the weekend is my downfall though.

 

Also, had a pain in my groin during lockdown last year and couldn't walk far without feeling the pain. Thought it was a hernia but the doc said no. Sent me for an X-ray. Arthritis to a "severe degree" on my hip so my long walks and jogs are over. Still cycling though but not many choices to exercise if you can run. I'm only 51. Going to delay getting the joint replaced as long as I can.

 

Losing weight is easy once your brain gets into the decision to do so . Keeping it off is the hard part!

I got arthritis in my left hip at age 26, got the hip replacement a week before I turned 37, I'll be 56 in a couple of months and my hip is still fine, some wear and tear on it but it could last a few more years yet. I read an article a few years ago which stated that hip replacements were lasting much longer than initially thought, in some cases  they are lasting over 20 years, most likely in older folk who aren't very active. When I got mine the surgeon told me I should get about 15 years out of it before it needs replacing due to my age and that I would be more active than somebody much older but in a couple of months my hip will be 19 years old. If I were you I wouldn't delay getting it for too long, the difference going from being in constant pain and struggling to do things like putting socks on or tying shoelaces to zero pain and more mobility was a great feeling for me. 

 

The surgeon did tell me that they are getting better at replacing the replacements and they can do as many as 5 in the one hip.  Don't know how much mobility you would have by then, not much I suspect. 

 

One bit of advice though, I got my right hip done age 51 and this time they didn't give me a general anaesthetic, just an epidural and a something to make you drowsy. I was told that I would drift in and out of conciousness but after the op I wouldn't remember a thing. Not true, I remember the sound of the sawing off the bone and hammering of the joint into place, not too pleasant an experience so I would ask for a general anaesthetic. 

 

Apologies to the OP for going off topic.

[ri Alban]

A wee tip for the OP. Drop the 2 stone mindset and use the mirror test instead. You can be fat at 14 stone or muscular at 15 stone. Weight is just a number, it's how you think you look and how you feel. The fitter you are the better you feel. Just a suggestion, bud .

[JudyJudyJudy]

2 hours ago, ri Alban said:

It was 26 years ago for a wedding. Put on and lost again many more times from then. The only way to keep it off is weight training and cardio.

👍👍

[JudyJudyJudy]

4 minutes ago, ri Alban said:

A wee tip for the OP. Drop the 2 stone mindset and use the mirror test instead. You can be fat at 14 stone or muscular at 15 stone. Weight is just a number, it's how you think you look and how you feel. The fitter you are the better you feel. Just a suggestion, bud .

Actually that’s good advice . I keep thinking I’m not losing weight but I’m going to gym more so maybe I’m putting on more muscle mass ? I don’t know how to measure that though ? 

[ri Alban]

2 minutes ago, JamesM48 said:

Actually that’s good advice . I keep thinking I’m not losing weight but I’m going to gym more so maybe I’m putting on more muscle mass ? I don’t know how to measure that though ? 

Skin nip test or ask the gym assistant. 

 

There's also the bath water test, where your belly  gradually submerges underwater, when it usually sits above like a desert 🏝️. 🤣

Edited April 13, 2022 by ri Alban

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15 minutes ago, ri Alban said:

Skin nip test or ask the gym assistant. 

 

There's also the bath water test, where your belly  gradually submerges underwater, when it usually sits above like a desert 🏝️. 🤣

 

Somewhere to sit the ashtray. 

[ri Alban]

Just now, Salad Fingers said:

 

Somewhere to sit the ashtray. 

🤣Back in the day. Not had a smoke for 13 and half years. Could start the morra, no problems, but feck that.

[JudyJudyJudy]

29 minutes ago, ri Alban said:

Skin nip test or ask the gym assistant. 

 

There's also the bath water test, where your belly  gradually submerges underwater, when it usually sits above like a desert 🏝️. 🤣

Ok I’ll try that ! 

[ri Alban]

Just now, JamesM48 said:

Ok I’ll try that ! 

I'm good at advice, but I've lost the desire to put it in to action, bud.  

 

[JudyJudyJudy]

2 minutes ago, ri Alban said:

I'm good at advice, but I've lost the desire to put it in to action, bud.  

 

Lol u seem to be doing no bad . I’m def overweight as I tried the BMI index online says I need to lose a stone . But that index does not take into account muscle . 

[I P Knightley]

29 minutes ago, ri Alban said:

🤣Back in the day. Not had a smoke for 13 and half years. Could start the morra, no problems, but feck that.

I thought about taking it up as an appetite suppressant. Then I saw the price of cigarettes

[JudyJudyJudy]

Just now, I P Knightley said:

I thought about taking it up as an appetite suppressant. Then I saw the price of cigarettes

It’s def an appetite depressant but the side effects aren’t worth it . 

[ri Alban]

9 minutes ago, I P Knightley said:

I thought about taking it up as an appetite suppressant. Then I saw the price of cigarettes

Extortion. This whole country is .

 

I find bagging up with water is the best appetite suppressant, until your stomach shrinks.

Edited April 13, 2022 by ri Alban

[Morgan]

23 minutes ago, JamesM48 said:

Lol u seem to be doing no bad . I’m def overweight as I tried the BMI index online says I need to lose a stone . But that index does not take into account muscle . 

Love muscles don't count.

[JudyJudyJudy]

2 hours ago, Morgan said:

Love muscles don't count.

Love handles ?

[muldoon74]

10 hours ago, Salad Fingers said:

You could always ask your GP if there is an alternative to the medication you're on currently as you're concerned that you're putting on weight with it. I did this after my weight went up on the anti-depressants I was on years ago and he changed it and the weight wasn't an issue any longer. 

Also have u considered that the weight is not fat but actually just water retention? 

 

Medications can affect your kidneys and liver functions so making you retain water. Therefore looking and feeling fat.

 

I'd seriously speak your gp about this before embarking on what to me sounds and incredibly drastic weight loss "plan".

 

Your focus seems to be on weight loss as fast as possible. 

 

If you are able to get in contact with one of your therapists from redu and explain how you are feeling.

 

Eating disorders rarely go completely, it could be resurfacing due to some recent stress or trauma. 

 

I have a degree in sport and exercise science and a pgdip in clinical exercise science so have studied these things to a reasonable level. Normally would be the first to say "don't eat shite, go to the gym" etc.. but not in your case due to your history.

 

Before embarking on any weight loss effort, speak to professionals, in all aspects of your post. IE history, diet, exercise, time frames etc.

 

All the best, hope u make the right choices and find the root cause so you can get that treated. 

 

[muldoon74]

11 hours ago, Salad Fingers said:

You could always ask your GP if there is an alternative to the medication you're on currently as you're concerned that you're putting on weight with it. I did this after my weight went up on the anti-depressants I was on years ago and he changed it and the weight wasn't an issue any longer. 

Also have u considered that the weight is not fat but actually just water retention? 

 

Medications can affect your kidneys and liver functions so making you retain water. Therefore looking and feeling fat.

 

I'd seriously speak your gp about this before embarking on what to me sounds and incredibly drastic weight loss "plan".

 

Your focus seems to be on weight loss as fast as possible. 

 

If you are able to get in contact with one of your therapists from redu and explain how you are feeling.

 

Eating disorders rarely go completely, it could be resurfacing due to some recent stress or trauma. 

 

I have a degree in sport and exercise science and a pgdip in clinical exercise science so have studied these things to a reasonable level. Normally would be the first to say "don't eat shite, go to the gym" etc.. but not in your case due to your history.

 

Before embarking on any weight loss effort, speak to professionals, in all aspects of your post. IE history, diet, exercise, time frames etc.

 

All the best, hope u make the right choices and find the root cause so you can get that treated. 

 

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14 minutes ago, muldoon74 said:

Also have u considered that the weight is not fat but actually just water retention? 

 

Medications can affect your kidneys and liver functions so making you retain water. Therefore looking and feeling fat.

 

I'd seriously speak your gp about this before embarking on what to me sounds and incredibly drastic weight loss "plan".

 

Your focus seems to be on weight loss as fast as possible. 

 

If you are able to get in contact with one of your therapists from redu and explain how you are feeling.

 

Eating disorders rarely go completely, it could be resurfacing due to some recent stress or trauma. 

 

I have a degree in sport and exercise science and a pgdip in clinical exercise science so have studied these things to a reasonable level. Normally would be the first to say "don't eat shite, go to the gym" etc.. but not in your case due to your history.

 

Before embarking on any weight loss effort, speak to professionals, in all aspects of your post. IE history, diet, exercise, time frames etc.

 

All the best, hope u make the right choices and find the root cause so you can get that treated. 

 

 

Think you've quoted the wrong person👍

 

Good advice all the same though 

[sadj]

3 hours ago, ri Alban said:

I'm good at advice, but I've lost the desire to put it in to action, bud.  

 

Likewise… iv specifically not replied to the op yet as my initial reaction was wild 

[PTBCAL]

7 hours ago, Pans Jambo said:

Yeah I get it mate. The specialist told me to go as long as I can without getting the hip replaced as they will need to replace it again in around 10 years or so. Assuming I live long enough, I would need one every decade and every time they do, they shave a bit of the bone off my leg so I would have one leg longer than the other and all the complications with back pain etc. that that would bring. I regularly do 40+ KM's on a Saturday morning on my bike but then I throw 10+ pints down my neck on a Sat afternoon/evening and suffer on a Sunday (sore hip & a sore head).

 

What are you going to do eh?

 

Need to sort my shit out!

How old are you if you don’t mind me asking? 
 

I had a hip replacement aged 47. Brought me a new lease of life - mine is actually a hip resurfacing which is slightly different. Means I can do everything I did prior but will only get 8-10 years at best 

 

Traditional hip replacement will last 20 years plus and with the huge advances they make things will change when or if you ever need it replaced.

If you can’t sleep at night and struggle to walk to the car then get it done 🙌

 

[PTBCAL]

I can play football to a good level and run fairly long distance 

 

Can’t do that at all with a traditional hip replacement 

[sadj]

17 minutes ago, muldoon74 said:

Also have u considered that the weight is not fat but actually just water retention? 

 

Medications can affect your kidneys and liver functions so making you retain water. Therefore looking and feeling fat.

 

I'd seriously speak your gp about this before embarking on what to me sounds and incredibly drastic weight loss "plan".

 

Your focus seems to be on weight loss as fast as possible. 

 

If you are able to get in contact with one of your therapists from redu and explain how you are feeling.

 

Eating disorders rarely go completely, it could be resurfacing due to some recent stress or trauma. 

 

I have a degree in sport and exercise science and a pgdip in clinical exercise science so have studied these things to a reasonable level. Normally would be the first to say "don't eat shite, go to the gym" etc.. but not in your case due to your history.

 

Before embarking on any weight loss effort, speak to professionals, in all aspects of your post. IE history, diet, exercise, time frames etc.

 

All the best, hope u make the right choices and find the root cause so you can get that treated. 

 

This is a good post id simply add that , elaborating on the history part….The damage due to eating disorders coupled with the idea of hardly eating and doing so much cardio could put enough stress on your body to lead to serious illnesses or worse…Do not do anything you are talking about (OP) without seeking proper professional advice. What you posted is just…..🤐 That advice is not some idiot in the gym who thinks PTing is about money either. The mental aspects of what you want to do needs serious consideration.

 

There is also safe ways to lose that sort of weight over a short period. It will just involve some hard work and patience from you (again OP)

[Morgan]

50 minutes ago, JamesM48 said:

Love handles ?

Yes, yes I do.

 

 

 

 

[JudyJudyJudy]

1 hour ago, muldoon74 said:

Also have u considered that the weight is not fat but actually just water retention? 

 

Medications can affect your kidneys and liver functions so making you retain water. Therefore looking and feeling fat.

 

I'd seriously speak your gp about this before embarking on what to me sounds and incredibly drastic weight loss "plan".

 

Your focus seems to be on weight loss as fast as possible. 

 

If you are able to get in contact with one of your therapists from redu and explain how you are feeling.

 

Eating disorders rarely go completely, it could be resurfacing due to some recent stress or trauma. 

 

I have a degree in sport and exercise science and a pgdip in clinical exercise science so have studied these things to a reasonable level. Normally would be the first to say "don't eat shite, go to the gym" etc.. but not in your case due to your history.

 

Before embarking on any weight loss effort, speak to professionals, in all aspects of your post. IE history, diet, exercise, time frames etc.

 

All the best, hope u make the right choices and find the root cause so you can get that treated. 

 

Good advice 

44 minutes ago, sadj said:

This is a good post id simply add that , elaborating on the history part….The damage due to eating disorders coupled with the idea of hardly eating and doing so much cardio could put enough stress on your body to lead to serious illnesses or worse…Do not do anything you are talking about (OP) without seeking proper professional advice. What you posted is just…..🤐 That advice is not some idiot in the gym who thinks PTing is about money either. The mental aspects of what you want to do needs serious consideration.

 

There is also safe ways to lose that sort of weight over a short period. It will just involve some hard work and patience from you (again OP)

Good advice 

33 minutes ago, Morgan said:

Yes, yes I do.

 

 

 

 

I do not have love handles ! It’s a wicked rumour 😂😑

[Robbies right hand man]

1 hour ago, muldoon74 said:

Also have u considered that the weight is not fat but actually just water retention? 

 

Medications can affect your kidneys and liver functions so making you retain water. Therefore looking and feeling fat.

 

I'd seriously speak your gp about this before embarking on what to me sounds and incredibly drastic weight loss "plan".

 

Your focus seems to be on weight loss as fast as possible. 

 

If you are able to get in contact with one of your therapists from redu and explain how you are feeling.

 

Eating disorders rarely go completely, it could be resurfacing due to some recent stress or trauma. 

 

I have a degree in sport and exercise science and a pgdip in clinical exercise science so have studied these things to a reasonable level. Normally would be the first to say "don't eat shite, go to the gym" etc.. but not in your case due to your history.

 

Before embarking on any weight loss effort, speak to professionals, in all aspects of your post. IE history, diet, exercise, time frames etc.

 

All the best, hope u make the right choices and find the root cause so you can get that treated. 

 

Thank you. I was with the Cullen centre but discharged myself. It’s a difficult thing as it’s mostly a female dominated area.

 

My time in REDU was the most humiliating and embarrassing of my life. I still hold grudges against them.

 

I just want to lose the weight I’ve put in fast, I’ll then make sure to put a hold on it.

 

thanks for your advice. If it gets to the point of being serious I’ll definitely keep these words in mind.

[Pans Jambo]

6 hours ago, Sawdust Caesar said:

I got arthritis in my left hip at age 26, got the hip replacement a week before I turned 37, I'll be 56 in a couple of months and my hip is still fine, some wear and tear on it but it could last a few more years yet. I read an article a few years ago which stated that hip replacements were lasting much longer than initially thought, in some cases  they are lasting over 20 years, most likely in older folk who aren't very active. When I got mine the surgeon told me I should get about 15 years out of it before it needs replacing due to my age and that I would be more active than somebody much older but in a couple of months my hip will be 19 years old. If I were you I wouldn't delay getting it for too long, the difference going from being in constant pain and struggling to do things like putting socks on or tying shoelaces to zero pain and more mobility was a great feeling for me. 

 

The surgeon did tell me that they are getting better at replacing the replacements and they can do as many as 5 in the one hip.  Don't know how much mobility you would have by then, not much I suspect. 

 

One bit of advice though, I got my right hip done age 51 and this time they didn't give me a general anaesthetic, just an epidural and a something to make you drowsy. I was told that I would drift in and out of conciousness but after the op I wouldn't remember a thing. Not true, I remember the sound of the sawing off the bone and hammering of the joint into place, not too pleasant an experience so I would ask for a general anaesthetic. 

 

Apologies to the OP for going off topic.

Thanks mate

[The Gorgie]

22 hours ago, kila said:

Take up golf if you can get to a course nearby, even a 9 holer council course like Portobello. Can burn over 1000 calories in an 18 hole round (more if you carry your clubs). You'll get your walk and you'll be doing something physical. Golf is a sport open to all ages, sizes and abilities.

 

You won't lose 2 stone in a month playing it but it'll be a way to get regular exercise. I find it hard to motivate myself to exercise unless it is a sport/game.

 

Best speaking to a health professional about diet for your circumstances though.

Golf is a great way to get the steps in. I walk about 9 - 10 miles at work every day then play golf on Thursday after it. Can rack up 30,000+ steps most Thursdays now. Cutting out the junk food and beer is the hard part for me, most people probably, so the pot belly remains.

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42 minutes ago, Robbies right hand man said:

Thank you. I was with the Cullen centre but discharged myself. It’s a difficult thing as it’s mostly a female dominated area.

 

My time in REDU was the most humiliating and embarrassing of my life. I still hold grudges against them.

 

I just want to lose the weight I’ve put in fast, I’ll then make sure to put a hold on it.

 

thanks for your advice. If it gets to the point of being serious I’ll definitely keep these words in mind.

That line could have/has been uttered by hundreds of people I have experience of or know with eating disorders. Its red flag 101.
 

As several have said , 2 becomes 4 , 4 becomes 6. Losing the weight fast as you are talking about is a vicious circle for eating disorders. It will kill you if you do not get the correct help. Im sorry for not sugar coating it but its not something to **** about with. 
 

I appreciate how humiliating it is , how humiliating is it when you get drain doctors out to unblock your drains and its chunks of food and vomit that has it blocked. How humiliating is it to get in a relationship with someone and have to hide what you are doing as you eat then sneak to the toilet to bring it up. Its a mental disorder an eating disorder and one that requires the correct help. I have watched my best mate go through this cycle for years. Even at the moment with the guy shes with and her being the happiest she has in years it still creeps up on her. Its horrific to see and obviously even more so to go through. 
 

Not one person on here has taken the piss out of you for going through it. Please think about that and realise people are there to help. 

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FWIW I've started taking a spoonful a day of Rheal Foods Clean Greens. Not a weight loss thing, but helps with general wellbeing 

[JudyJudyJudy]

1 hour ago, sadj said:

That line could have/has been uttered by hundreds of people I have experience of or know with eating disorders. Its red flag 101.
 

As several have said , 2 becomes 4 , 4 becomes 6. Losing the weight fast as you are talking about is a vicious circle for eating disorders. It will kill you if you do not get the correct help. Im sorry for not sugar coating it but its not something to **** about with. 
 

I appreciate how humiliating it is , how humiliating is it when you get drain doctors out to unblock your drains and its chunks of food and vomit that has it blocked. How humiliating is it to get in a relationship with someone and have to hide what you are doing as you eat then sneak to the toilet to bring it up. Its a mental disorder an eating disorder and one that requires the correct help. I have watched my best mate go through this cycle for years. Even at the moment with the guy shes with and her being the happiest she has in years it still creeps up on her. Its horrific to see and obviously even more so to go through. 
 

Not one person on here has taken the piss out of you for going through it. Please think about that and realise people are there to help. 

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[JimmyCant]

18 hours ago, Robbies right hand man said:

maybe, thing’s still aren’t perfect in terms of mental health and sleeping etc. The time before I got myself to under 7 stone and I’m 5”11 so it got quite serious. I was sectioned at the residential eating disorder union in Livingston. Not a fun experience- not be able to use a bath or shower without a nurse literally watching you (mostly female too). Horrible experience. 

 

I have put on weight however (though not fat by by many means). It’s the medication they’ve put me on for years, one being Quitapine which is renowned on people putting on weight.

 

My intention is just to lose the two stone - I’ve got a little fat round my belly and l’ve always been a good weight, playing football at a decent level and being always quite fit. I just want to her back to that. I’m 33 so feel it’s important. It’s a good control mechanism too.

 

I’ve this morning did 10.6km walk and did just under 14,400 steps.

 

I will do the rest at about 7.30pm tonight. Need to do another 5.4km and will get up to 20,000 steps.
 

Same again tomorrow.

Sorry mate, and it may have been said already, but someone with your history shouldn’t be asking diet and fitness advice on a football forum, in fact you shouldn’t be dieting unsupervised at all.

 

Consult a GP or a registered qualified dietician before you go anywhere else with this

[Ribble]

19 hours ago, JamesM48 said:

Actually that’s good advice . I keep thinking I’m not losing weight but I’m going to gym more so maybe I’m putting on more muscle mass ? I don’t know how to measure that though ? 

 

You can get the new type of smart scales that as well as weight show body fat %, water, bone mass, muscle mass etc so you can see improvements in each area rather than focussing on your actual weight, might not be 100% accurate but I found it really helped on weeks where I didn't lose weight overall I didn't get down because I could see I'd gained muscle or was carrying more water for whatever reason

[JudyJudyJudy]

59 minutes ago, Ribble said:

 

You can get the new type of smart scales that as well as weight show body fat %, water, bone mass, muscle mass etc so you can see improvements in each area rather than focussing on your actual weight, might not be 100% accurate but I found it really helped on weeks where I didn't lose weight overall I didn't get down because I could see I'd gained muscle or was carrying more water for whatever reason

I have them but can’t work how to use them apart from the weight thing 😎😂

[marcus]

On 13/04/2022 at 10:03, JamesM48 said:

 

 👍 double post.

Edited April 14, 2022 by marcus
Double post

[marcus]

On 13/04/2022 at 10:03, JamesM48 said:

Please do not stop taking your meds without discussing it first with a GP.  You are taking them for a reason. 

This almost slipped under the radar... just want to echo this good advice 👍.