Current weight = Skinny + 3st 7lbs.
Clearly I’m not going to tell you how much I actually weigh – I’m not a complete masochist – so I’m doing it like this: I’m 3st 7lbs heavier than my goal weight, therefore I’m Skinny + 3st 7lbs (to be honest, I may be happy at Skinny + 7lbs, but we’ll see what I look like when I get there.)
This sounds like a lot (actually it is a lot) but strangely it isn’t quite as bad as I thought it was going to be – I was expecting to be Skinny + 4st. In theory, if I lose 2lbs a week, I could be at my goal weight in less than 6 months. One thing is for sure, I am not spending another summer being FatFran. I want to wear skirts! T-shirts with short sleeves! PRETTY THINGS!!
I am skinny plus 3 stone. Over the years I've seen my weight creep up, my dress size get bigger, and I'm not happy about it.
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me to do something about it. Thank you x
You're welcome MiMi! What are you going to do to get it off, out of interest?
ReplyDeleteOoh - can I do this too?
ReplyDeleteToday, I am not-overweight + 1st 2lbs (and presumed-happy place + 2st 2lbs)...
Not so bad, except that probably three months ago I was almost AT not-overweight.
I could add pages for other people's Friday weigh-ins? Or could just keep the page and have something like:
ReplyDeleteFatFran = Skinny + 3st 7lbs
Miss Whiplash = Not-overweight + 1st 2lbs
meemalee = Whatever...
Would that help people do you think?
Ooh - yes please :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure a bit of public humiliation is just what I need!
Skinny +10lb reporting for duty ;) I've come from skinny+3st, and happy to be here to help / support / rant and rave with experience :)
ReplyDeleteWell done team!
It's been so long since I was skinny that I'm not sure what that weight would be, but I could do it in ages. I'm 20 years + 3st 7lb, 25 + 1st 7lb or 30 + 7lb (all -ish). I guess the ultimate aim is to get to what I was when I was 20, before student life and beer kicked in, but if I can get back to 25 that would be a good start. Music was better then, too
ReplyDelete@Miss Whiplash - RIGHT, I'm doing it.
ReplyDelete@Jessica - good effort! How did you do it? (PLEASE don't say exercise!)
@Paddy - I don't think ages work actually. At 21 I was over 5st lighter than I am now and I think that, at 33, I would look pretty horrible at that weight. I think we should expect to fill out a bit as we get older really. Paddy = Skinny + 2st, maybe?
@FatFran Reduce my portion sizes and eat more regularly. I don't eat "bad" food - I just eat too much and I skip meals.
ReplyDeleteOh and a bit of brisk walking - have started taking stairs instead of lifts/escalators - that sort of thing.
I await pretty dress shopping with intent eagerness and sparkly eyes...hopefully Fran = skinny will coincide with Shed = not broke. THAT IS MY GOAL xxxxx
ReplyDelete@meemalee - portion sizes are a BIG issue for me too. I like getting myself really, really hungry - painfully so - and then stuffing my face. It's actually a bit insane.
ReplyDelete@Shed - YAY! I LOVED shopping when I got thin last time. Sadly FatFran = Skinny won't coincide with FatFran = not broke, which is a bit of a bummer.
I love this!
ReplyDeleteI feel like we should be paying you some kind of subscription and you should be flogging us 'inspirational' magazines :-)
I'm quite excited now - I don't think I've ever actually been not-overweight...
@FatFran, yes fair point about age. Two stone would be a good target for me. Got a pedometer last week, which I wear on my belt, in the hope of increasing my exercise. The aim is to do 5 miles a day, or about 10,000 steps. My general wandering around is only about 2 miles a day (drive to work, the shame), so if I can get to 5 that would be significant extra exercise
ReplyDelete@Miss W - you don't look overweight now poppet. You can pay me in salt & pepper squid when I'm skinny.
ReplyDelete@Paddy - do you want to go on the list? YES! GO ON THE LIST! I need to walk more. I've GOT to start walking to and from London Bridge - that would be an hour a day in itself.
@Fran - the last stone I just lost was two bouts of Weight Watchers. The stone and a bit before that was finishing university and living at home with my vaguely veggie mother - lots of veg, not much alcohol, bit of a boring lifestyle, really.
ReplyDeleteI did - and still do - exercise, but don't think it's necessarily needed, it's never been a major factor in the weight loss. Changing diet is the best way. But running is great for my self-esteem, challenge and those endorphin tings. X
@duckeggblue
ReplyDeleteI would love to participate. I am perfect + 12lbs. Doesn't sound to difficult but believe me, this 12 lbs has been hangin' around for 3years! @duckeggblue
@duckeggblue - you're going on the list. I totally understand what you're saying. The first stone or so drop off (fairly) easily - it's when you get closer to the goal that it becomes a real bloody struggle.
ReplyDeleteI didn't look (that) fat even when I was was more than not-overweight + 5st...
ReplyDeleteThink that might be part of the problem.
I assume I must have super heavy feet. Or be denser than most people ;-)
And I'll start practising the S&P squid at once!
put me on the list. Just had a tuna melt :( but did walk upstairs to the restaurant to get it :)
ReplyDeleteI'm skinny + 5 stone, which is terrifying especially when you consider that I've already managed to lose a stone in the space of ten weeks with Weight Watchers. I want to get to my goal before my wedding which is exactly a year away. I love the idea of this, and am looking forward to reading about your weight loss 'journey' (Christ, can't believe I just said that!) x
ReplyDeleteOk I'm in! So I am/am going for skinny +25lbs, have just lost 25lbs and need to get to 50lbs altogether.
ReplyDeleteFran, I'm so pleased you're doing this! You are personally seeing to the weight loss of most of London!!
ReplyDeletePUB CONVERSATIONS ARE THE BESTEST xxx
@Paddy - fret not. Start tomorrow (or Monday, as I intend to.) You're on the weigh in page!
ReplyDelete@Miss Cay - SO impressed with the 1st you've already lost, good work. How are you finding Weight Watchers? 5 stone in a year is TOTALLY possible. Do you exercise? (I don't...)
@Gail - I've added you to the page. I hope you don't mind, I've also converted your goal into stones and lbs because lbs alone confuse the bejesus out of me!
@Shed - Pub conversations are totally the bestest. I. Am. A. Cello.
Me too please. Been dieting for 2 weeks. Lost 100 pounds 2 years ago. Now normal +250 pounds. I think I win, yes?
ReplyDelete@Libby5645 - Hi! I've put you on the list. How are you planning to lose it? GOOD LUCK. x
ReplyDeleteNormal + 2st, or Skinny + 2st 7lbs
ReplyDeleteI was +3st but down 7lbs since late July!
I am pre-Milo + 10lb I have lost a stone since having Eden and am -4lb from post-Milo weight :) it's taken me 3 weeks to lose 6lb (and I've just had half a bottle of wine & a curry to help me on my way hmmmmmm.....)
ReplyDeleteYou're an inspiration hun!!
Don't think I have the frame to be skinny but I'm loving the concept of skinny plus! Got this suit that I bought 2 summers ago I waaaaant it to fit, cost me enough! Currently skinny + 13.9kg, quick bit of maths 2st 3lb I'm going to start today! I have to do cheesecake today though :/ long bike ride this avo I guess!
ReplyDelete@Caro - REALLY? You have the skinniest legs IN THE WORLD. You're on the page anyway lovely lady. x
ReplyDelete@Future Sailor - you are also on there. Those last pounds are a total bastard to get off but you'll do it. And you're irritatingly beautiful with, clearly, the most stunning children ever spawned. ALL GOOD x
@Ferdie - how was the bike ride? You're on the list too! Let's get you into that suit! Suits are gooooooooooooood. HOT STUFF!
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