Oh wow, this is amazing. It really doesn't seem to be so long ago that you were hoping to take it under ten stone.

In August 2003, I was overweight. I was eating the wrong food - chocolate biscuits and sausage rolls were my downfall - and all, in all, hardly a week went by without me having aches and pains. After several blood tests - which was hard enough, becuase I had (and still have) a terror of injections - they discovered I had borderline diabetes. If I carried on the way I was going, it woulld be fully blown diabetes and meant injections every day. I was 13 stone (roughly about 182 pounds)...probably more...and had to do something.
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So, after a good night's sleep, my "new life" began. And it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I still allow myself my "goodies" a couple of times a week. But with all things, I eat in moderation. Slowly but surely, I began to lose weight. Sometimes I'd lose a pound, sometimes I'd stay the same. And even over Christmas and Easter, my weight did not change a lot, as it might have done. So, three years since my "diet" I now weigh Nine stone and 3 pounds (roughly 129 pounds) So in three years I've lost 53 pounds.And I've never felt better
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My Dad was so pleased with my weight loss, and so is Mum. So I plan to keep it up. I am eating sensibly but still enjoying "goodies". And I really appreciate the support of my Funtrivia friends too!

I just read your blog, Jane! Awesome! You should be so-o-o-o proud of yourself for sure !

You have definitely done a great job with your weight loss. Keep it up, JM.

And another excellent week, another pound off making me Nine Stone Two pounds (you can tell that I'm not really bothered can't you? )

Great job, JM. I've dropped two since my last update to be at 16/3.

A nice steady week, stayed the same at Nine stone and two pounds

Goodness Jane, don't get too thin.

Don't worry, I have got a close eye on my weight. If I lose a few more pounds, that suits me, but not going to go mad

Stayed the same weight this week - Nine stone Two pounds

Good to hear. Well done.

Another nice steady week - Nine stone Two pounds - not a pound on or off

All I can report is that I am not gaining weight!

And another steady week - and that with two meals out (one celebrating a Uncle's birthday and one for the theatre trip). stayed the same weight Nine stone Two pounds

You are an inspiration.

Well, whatever did the job my waist is now 32, my trousers are often too big and everyone has noticed. I don't think I've been that for maybe 10 years!

Yes, another steady week, stayed the same weight, Nine Stone Two Pounds - that's fine with me!

I am now going to make an effort to lose some, I have hit 12.12.

Another steady week - Still Nine stone Two Pounds

I am a bit down, but it could fluctuate so will hold off calling it an actual loss until it stays down a while, and next weekend I will socialising so it could go up!

My socialising will be approx 150 miles from home, it involves travelling to England.

At the moment it looks like...

Thurday evening travel to Southampton
Friday morning meet with female cousin last seen about 40 years ago
Saturday afternoon meeting with a former colleague from a job I left 32 years ago - I have seen her about three times since then and not for at least ten years.
Saturday evening school reunion, dinner with 18 people not seen for more than 40 years
Sunday hopefully meeting up with two male cousins not seen for 45 years and their sister whom I met a couple of years ago
Monday hopefully meeting with another former colleague from same job, I haven't seen her for about ten years either.
Monday evening - fly home and fall into bed exhausted!

Sounds like a busy time for you Sue!

Certainly does. Both Sunday and Monday now confirmed, I suspect food will play a part on both days.

I should hope it would The nice thing about having a meal or two out, you can cut down the following day!

And yet another steady week, not a pound on or off Nine stone two pounds but hovering below the 2 rather than over it I am pleased that I am not putting on weight!

After about eight weeks at the same weight, I've lost a pound, making me Nine Stone One Pound!! I am absolutely delighted!

Wow! Well done Jane.

And another nice steady week, Nine Stone One Pound not a pound on or off!

Excellent news