Vlcd second time round

I got to target 4 years ago with the Cambridge diet. I went from a size 24 and 13 stone 7 to a size 8 and 8 stone in 4 months. Unfortunately I didnt follow the maintenance to the letter (Christmas got in the way). I foolishly beleived I could control my binge eating and not gain back the weight.

Well, I havent gained it all back, but I have regained some of it. I currently weigh 12 stone 11 and need to lost 4 stone 7 pounds. This time I am going to follow maintenance and ignore christmas! I will sip water whilst my family scoff turkey, hard but worth it. I have a big family holiday in July next year, 8 of us going in total, including 3 teenager girls with very slim bodys, I dont want to have to lie next to them on a sunbed in my current state (one of them is a gymnast!)

anyway. I am being realistic as at 43 (44 next year) I know however much I lose I wont look 18 again, but I want to look more 'normal' and attractive for a middle aged woman, than I currently do. When I am in fat mode I lose interest in all other things as well..like my hair, make up, fashion etc..it all goes out the window and I end up resembling a bag lady

When I lost the weight 4 years ago, my daughters friends thought I was her older sister and not her mum! She said I was really young looking and glam..so keeping that in mind...here I go again

Anyone else that wants to join me for the ride, feel free

My names Jenny by the way, I have 3 children aged. 13, 15 and 19

xx

You are not alone

Hi Jenny my name is Donna and my journey is very similar to yours. I to lost 3half stone with a vlcd and got to goal (12st 12lb to 9st 5lb) a week before I went on my summer holiday. I had a fantastic time in my size 10's and felt attractive just like I did in my 20's( I am now a year older than 39 can't print the number as I can't believe I am that old) I went with all intentions of staying on my food packs but surprise surpriseI didnt stick to it as it was an all inclusive holiday. Anyway like you I thought I could go it alone doing a couple of weeks on maintanence , but hear I am 12st 6lbs and I too want to loose it for the summer. I hope we can inspire and help each other along the way as it's not going to be an easy one. I have a family of 2 children a husband and a dog as well as a full time job so I am going to need all the help I can get!

Hope to hear from you soon.
xx