The 2025 Weight Loss Thread

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2kg+ dropped in the first 24 hours of being sensible. Gives me an early boost as my body deals with the bloat and water and whatever I've done to it on holiday. Bodily functions returning to regular patterns

I did another 13k on the rowing machine Friday morning taking me to 23k between my last food while away/travelling and first thing I ate back home. Meal out tonight for a brother's milestone birthday but will have a good day before that. My legs definitely aren't ready for any interval/hard rowing, but will do a sensible 10k with my heart rate raised.

Three weeks today I'm off for our first holiday without the kids in 20 years and I want to get myself back under 95kg (3.2kg from today which should be fine if I keep my head in the game).

The thread really helps, but I do feel strangely motivated this year.

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Great to see some new joiners - welcome.

Amazing how big I still feel after holiday excess even though I've been really good since I got back.

I came home from a Christmas break at 114.1kg, and now I'm under 100kg, but I really can see the pounds I've piled on.

Small issue of 2 more Friday weigh-ins before another holiday and then one at Christmas to ensure I'm back on the 2026 thread

Thanks everyone - genuinely helps having a little corner of PH without too many plonkers.

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Not quite sure how my body reacted to holiday excess being shoved in my cake hole, but the weight is coming off reasonably quickly. There must be a limit to how much you can actually put on that isn't than just water, bloat and excess waiting to pass. I know I scoffed way too much, but my head being straight for a change meant I 'knew' I'd get back on the thread. A flawed mentality no doubt, perhaps I'll have a cigarette to reward myself for not smoking for many years

I think next time I'll wait a week before my first post-holiday weigh-in to give my body a chance to settle as there's no way there can be a 5kg swing both ways in a few weeks.

It's been said before, but it doesn't take long after a blip/meltdown to start feeling good about yourself when you get back on it. My blip started at under 95kg rather than nearly 115 I was at Christmas so the trend remains a downward one (and one of several blips).

carlove said:

I'm going to attempt a run on Saturday morning, I can walk 6 or 7 miles without feeling any sort of fatigue, so I'm hoping running will be fine.

Just be careful. I row 60k metres a week and walk way more in a hilly town so am very active. I ran a 5k on holiday, having not run a single metre in 8 years and borked both my calf muscles - was horrible for a few days.

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Welcome Snubs, the thread really helps me. I use a carb heavy and low/no fat approach so can have plentiful portions.

Not been the best week for me. Was doing 'ok' but had a funeral yesterday and think it hit me emotionally harder than I realised. Quite how that relates to a diet meltdown reminds me how fragile I am! +1.1 kg for the week although some will likely be water again from my blip day. Visiting family this weekend and on holiday from next so trying to not let things fall apart a week too soon!

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Out for dinner tonight (GCSE results day for daughter) so updating today and I'm the same as last week. After a weekend away I probably should be happy with that, but my head is struggling. Holiday from Saturday and my rowing is back in plodding along mode (but still chalking up some steady metres).

I need to remind myself how good it feels to be carrying 17kg less around (was 20 before my first holiday ). I drop off these threads like clockwork - need this year to be different.

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Ugh! Only back a day or two, but my head is still on holiday. The thought of setting up my rowing machine doesn't appeal in the slightest (both me and the Mrs have a post-holiday cold/throat bug).

I plan to go back to fat club (slimming world) tomorrow to give my head a wobble. Probably won't update the wiki until next Friday.

Glad to see the thread is still fairly active. Keep at it folks and never too late to join us.

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I drop off these threads like clockwork - need this year to be different.

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GloverMart said:

A fully blown, mega sized blip

My slimming world weight was +13.5 lbs - so I said "at least it's not a stone!" but mine only took a few weeks!

What you've done has inspired lots of people on this thread and previously. We're all human, we're all flawed, if it was easy the thread would stay busy through the year rather than the slow dwindle from the January enthusiasts.

Well done for dusting yourself down and going again. It's probably the toughest challenge we face.

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Have a post-holiday bug, but it's been wiping out some of the usually-bulletproof lads at work who are a lot younger than me. Listened to my body (honest guv) and gave it the calories I felt it needed for a few days (it didn't like pure gluttony for a change).

Saturday the rowing machine got set back up and I've done 50k metres this week (not very quickly). Tuesday was the first day I could argue that my diet was reasonable.

At 99.8kg this morning I should be pleased that I'm under 100kg (114.1 after Christmas) but I'm back to mid-June on my weight loss 'journey'. There's probably still some post-holiday adjustments/settling to come. I'm not overly surprised as self-destruct is my superpower and I'm still not feeling great.

But, I'll use the thread as motivation and get back on it properly - how I felt and looked before the summer of excess I'd love to get back.

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OllyAitch said:

I tried many approaches like fasting, keto diet, and going to the gym 5 days a week, but nothing lasted more than 2 or 3 months. Earlier this summer I turned to Minimal. The process was straightforward: medical evaluation, a customized nutrition plan, and regular check-ins with their team. What felt different compared to my past attempts was that they didn t let me feel like I was doing this alone. They kept me accountable whenever I started slipping. After 6 months I managed to lose nearly 18 kg and, most importantly, I haven t gained it back.

Not heard of that one, but that's amazing - well done.

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1.2kg for the week which is a reasonable loss for the week. Was hoping some more of my holiday plumpness might disappear a bit quicker. I'm disappointed that the number staring back at me is ~5kg more than it was earlier in the year but the holidays were glorious!

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gangzoom said:

Don't go too mad on holiday though, loss focus for a week and it can take you months to get back on track!

Ain't that the truth! My fitness has been trashed over the summer holidays. I'm possibly more disappointed with myself on that front than the weight I stuffed on. Trying and mostly failing to get back on my indoor rowing programme. Still rowing a reasonable amount of distance but on my own terms and not varying my workouts or pushing myself; anything with a target I just flake out at the moment. My lad's birthday last weekend and his Grandparents made sure to visit over as many different combinations of meals out as possible!

But the glass half full says a little loss for the week (0.3kg) and I'm still under 100kg (98.3) which hasn't happened for a few years and there's 15kg less of me getting dragged about than after Christmas.

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Harry Flashman said:

Peterpetrole said:

Not having a go at anyone in particular, but I'm not sure it's the best thread to be posting about being disappointed at yourself in the 60-80kg range.

I think everyone is different? They may be four feet tall!

30 years ago, my 5'3" now wife and I joined a gym, I was exactly double her weight (I was 96kg!). Then she had kids and her body changed a bit, more recently she had chemo and was plumped up by 10kg so the docs could 'sock it to her'. She has struggled struggled to lose that weight since (but loves cake ) and even her oncologist says life's too short! She stopped traffic when younger, now they just get out of her way (jokes - I am properly punching).

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Totally lost my head this week, the run up to some medical stuff for my wife. Not a new thing and usually goes in 3-month cycles, but had a 6 month break which has certainly played a part in my weight loss this year - although also the gains with an enjoyable and indulgent summer.

Now I need to get my head round the 3 month cycles again and not hit self-destruct. Didn't weigh as didn't want to be disheartened with a 3-figure number. Think my head is a bit more screwed on today, so hopefully can have a good couple of weeks to get back on track.

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I didn't weigh last week as I'd lost my head, but it might not have been as bad as thought. I'm 1.3kg down over the two weeks. I'm also a bit backed up so I think that number will be better once I've stuffed some prunes or something.

It takes me back to where I was at the end of June, and then again between two summer holidays, but you know what? I'm absolutely fking delighted. This week felt good. Temptation to cave was there and fought off. I'm 17.1kg for the year. 17.1! It doesn't feel real. The thread absolutely plays a part in keeping me on it (although it's taken a few goes!).

Slimming world style - lots of carbs, no/low fat, I also row a lot - good for my head and body (but not currently pushing, just plodding it still helps).

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For the first time since an overly indulgent summer, my 'smart' watch reported an improved heart/CV fitness (to 41-45). I don't claim to understand it, but having seen it tank after gorging myself, it's nice to get a reward. I promptly went and rowed 10k straight for the first time since holiday (not quickly, and I usually row 60k a week in smaller chunks).

Progress.

I even might have accidentally eaten 2 crispy cakes after making them with my daughter AND a mince pie - usually that would open the door to total meltdown (and probably still is by some people's measure) but my head feels just about on top of this. For now!

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The thread absolutely plays a part in keeping me on it (although it's taken a few goes!).

Have lost my head a bit this week. Waiting on an additional scan for Mrs 22, but need to not use that as an excuse as we don't get results until ~7th November and that's a long meltdown!

Added to generally being a clown, I was out for dinner last night, kids will want a takeaway tonight and it's my mum's 80th meal tomorrow. Writing this down will hopefully be a reminder of how far I've come this year with some of you guys, and not to let it unravel.

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Thanks folks. I've been under target earlier this year - double-stacked summer holidays put paid to that. This year I seem to be better than usual in dusting myself down and going again, so hoping that sticks.

Appreciate the support!

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Dwindling thread participants is not a new thing and I'm usually gone by now so I guess I should be pleased I've hung on this long.

I fully expect my weight to creep over 100kg over Christmas, but at the end of October? +2.6kg over a couple of weeks taking me to 99.6kg

Self-destruct is my superpower.

I know if I get my diet back in check I'll be rewarded with a quick dip in that number, but not sure I'm quite there at the mo.

Was a bit nervous getting on the scales today so it shows I still care. Writing it down rather than quietly disappearing off the thread. Maybe it'll stick. I'll see you next week or the 1st Jan

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I didn't weigh Friday as ate out Monday for anniversary, Thursday for wife's birthday and takeaway Friday with the in-laws over. Sounds horrendous for weight loss but I had a calm, controlled week beyond that. Not sure where it came from as my head has been all over the place recently, but it felt good.

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There are no rules, parameters, entry requirements or posting guidelines.

Seeing PHers with maintained success shows us tubby folk we might get there one day. It might also help them keep on track.

The thread dwindles every year, and I imagine the disappeared are in the cake aisle rather than dating supermodels. I'm 6kg heavier than my lightest this year, and hanging on for dear life (I'm the 'OP' in that I've been on so many of these threads that I know how to do the format etc.).

Please keep sharing your successes, maintains and failures. I post mainly for myself, if it helps one other person then happy days.