Weight Loss Support

Can we easily lose weight in Gym or only diet and running?

Hi Marietta,


I’m in a similar situation I am using fitness pal at the moment to help me with the calorie counting. I want to drop at least two dress size for my wedding in October 2022. Bit nervous I won’t achieve it but am going to try, I’m also doing work outs at home to help get things going. What has worked for you so far? Happy to be part of a support group ?

View quoted message Ha I'm starting to wish my wedding was 2022 so I had more time! SW is working so far, i'm 13lbs down with weigh in tomorrow!

View quoted message Oh good luck! It sounds like you have lost a lot already so that good do you have a goal in mind you want to achieve?


I tend to get stuck with weight loss if I don’t see results I start to loose the desire to do it feeling it’s impossible. Hoping this time having the wedding will help to keep me going

Well done!

I've started calorie counting on my fitness pal and trying to eat in an 8 hour window (usually between 12.30pm and 8.30pm each day.

My lunches have been mostly salad, tuna and a thin bagel if wanted, dinners are fish with vegetables. Its been ok, not been too hard, but I'm only day 4... ask me again next week!

View quoted message Ha unfortunately I'm in it for the long haul as I've got approximately 4 stone to lose! The wedding is a very good motivator though- I dont want to try on dresses that don't fit!

View quoted message Haha that sounds like you're 'on it!' - keep me posted how you get on!

View quoted message Oh keep going Hun! Your doing so well and you still have lots of time . How are you finding lockdown is effecting you, and weight loss?


I know that feeling the long haul ! I ideally want to lose 6 stone but know if I can. I am terrified about trying on dresses as I don’t always have the best experiences trying on clothes I just want to look nice for the day. X

View quoted message Thanks! I'm trying ha.
So far lockdown hasn't really affected me- but the weather is making it super hard to do my 10k steps a day ha!

Ive just bought some very unattractive body control underwear for when I try dresses on haha

I’ve started doing the Cambridge diet for my wedding in April 2022. It’s a meal replacement diet but it does have good results. I’m just doing it for a month to help kickstart my weight loss and then move on slimming world (which is much more manageable long term). I’ve already lost 10lbs in under two weeks!

I was due to get married in August but will be getting married in April. I was on the same journey and managed to drop 15kg between February and July through reducing calories and 30-40 minutes 3 or 4 times a week. Happy to give tips but weightloss isn't a one size fits all

Well done!

Finding something that works for you and is sustainable is really important. There isn't one diet that's 'best', to be effective it should work with your likes, dislikes and lifestyle. Simple small changes can make a massive difference with no need to follow a specific diet. Having an upcoming wedding is a great incentive to get started but if you can then maintain a weight you're happy with long-term, how much better would that be? A lot of diets aren't designed to be continued long-term.

I am an online fitness and nutrition coach and would be happy to have a short chat with anyone who's interested in which we'll identify strategies that will work for you.

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If you can do both running and diet, you're in for a successful ride for a slimmer body. Good luck!

Hello, we are getting married Nov 2021. I have a boogie bounce trampoline with exercises on and i love it. Hubby to be is also having a go with it. Fingers crossed we can shed them extra few pounds. I would ideally like to lose 1 dress size 2 would be a plus. more so just want to tone after having 3 children. GOOD LUCK to all who are getting married , hope we can all have the wedding we want , with no limits.

I'm doing calorie counting and have an instagram page for it @caloriecounting_kt I've found lots of support and useful tips, recipes and even motivation on there. I've lost 22lbs and would like to lose another 11lbs for my -hopeful- wedding date. x

I’m getting married in April - our wedding has been moved once already. I’ve two girls and lost 3 stone of baby weight with my second daughter. I’m a qualified PT and also specialise in pre and postnatal, I’m happy to help anybody needed advice. Xx

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Wow! Impressive results!

View quoted message Hey Mariette!


How did it all go still on track! I’ve been ill so diet went out the window ?‍♀️ Trying to build up energy and get back on track.

View quoted message Hi Lovely!


So i've been 100% on it this month apart from the last 3 days (I was in hospital for endo) so I'm just trying to get back on it now!

View quoted message Oh your doing so well!! Hope your all ok I have full confidence in you you have this!
I’m always around to help you going, or just to chat- I know I need a kick in the but sometimes .

View quoted message Aw thanks lovely- me too!

I’m around the same weight as you and I’m also getting married (hopefully) in November this year.
I’m doing slimming world as well!
I keep trying to convince my other half we should move our wedding to 2022 just so I can have a bloody pizza ??

View quoted message Ha well if you need a motivation buddy let me know!

View quoted message Always! How are you getting on?
I started a couple weeks ago properly and am 9lbs down.
I lost loads on SW previously then had a baby and put on just over 4 stone ? so I’m now trying to get that back off!! X

View quoted message So far so good! I started properly on the 1st Jan and am 9lbs down since then. I was on and off from Nov and have lost 1 stone 4lbs in total- I won't lie, I've struggled this week though

View quoted message Dieting during lockdown is tooooouuuggghhhh.
I could easily just sit here and binge all day every day. We’ve got this though!!
When are you planning to go dress shopping? X

View quoted message I was booked in at three bridal shops in March but its looking more like April now!

We should start an accountability WhatsApp group!

View quoted message This is a good idea!

Happy to set up if whoever wants to join wants to PM me their numbers X

View quoted message I've pm'd you mine xx

All set up! If anyone else wants involved, let me know ?