Lose a stone in weight

Losing a stone in weight isn't necessarily for everyone, but if you know you are carrying some excess weight (more than a stone), you should be aiming to burn fat and lose a stone as a good target.

Take it steady and dont't resort to drastic changes that you won't be able to keep up, instead look to make sustainable changes to your lifestyle that will last in the long term.

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From Joanna R

“I thought it was my mission impossible. Yet, I've made it and I'm so proud of myself. Now I need to face another stone. You know what is the best? I bought 2 dresses which were too small for my cousins wedding. Today they both fit me. Isn't it wonderful?! I can't wait to put amazing clothes. there is a long way for me. but many small steps will shape my biggest success:-) This I also wish to you.”

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Barry A 13st 12 lb feels great to have beat 14 st just 4 lb to go to a stone

Hull, GB • 10:25 GMT, 16 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Giorgia F 3.7 pounds

11:18 GMT, 14 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Barry A encouraged this.

Nikkisha O Lost 14 pounds in total now!!! Another 30 to go!! Getting weighed in again tomorrow, lets see how I've done this week! :)

London, GB • 6:20 GMT, 12 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Jelmer B, Giorgia F and 2 othersJelmer B, Giorgia F, Martina G and Barry A encouraged this.

Enrique G responded to the guide Top weight loss tip

Haha. Thanks! Love this tip!

Johannesburg, ZA • 1:10 GMT, 10 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Francois C encouraged this.

Fiona M Week before last I had put on 4lbs despite exercising daily. Happened to be visiting the doctor and asked her advice. Was told to drink 3 litres minimum due to the exercising and warm weather!! Was sceptical but followed to the letter and on Saturday I had lost the 4lbs again!! Back on track!! :)

Glasgow, GB • 9:43 GMT, 10 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Clara M and Teresa D encouraged this.

Elmarie D I am not seeing the results that I wish to see. It is time for a change.
This coming week I am: Increasing my cardio to 20 min sessions, 6 days a week. I am going to keep my HR between 70 and 80 % of my MHR.
Strength Training: A split routine.

Pretoria, ZA • 10:47 GMT, 9 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Rick P and Eunice Y encouraged this.

Barry A Only lost 1 lb this week so down to 14st 2 lb. mini target this week of breaking that elusive 14 st barrier

Hull, GB • 6:15 GMT, 9 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Fiona M encouraged this.

Matt S On New Years day (post 5km run) I was 15stone 4lb, not I am 14stone 3lb, though I am not going to "complete" this one yest as I know too well the weight could come back! Will update again over summer, but I feel a lot better for it and people have mentioned it! :-)

London, GB • 7:26 GMT, 8 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Fiona M and Clara M encouraged this.

Krystal M Finally lost 1 pound after 3 weeks of trying!

5:40 GMT, 8 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Rachel T, Fiona M and 1 otherRachel T, Fiona M and Nikkisha O encouraged this.

Frances B Another 2lbs lost so 6lbs in total. Only 8 to go

Consett, GB • 7:52 GMT, 8 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Rachel T, Fiona M and 1 otherRachel T, Fiona M and Nikkisha O encouraged this.

Cloda R I am about nearly there.. I have found a particular app really helpful .. mynetdiary.. as I was fooling myself that little piece of cheese or the glass of wine didnt really count.. I dont follow a particular diet, just try and eat as healthily as I can .. If I want something.. I eat it.. but I now plan what exercise i need to do in order to burn it off.. people are really starting to notice and I feel the best I have in years..but I know I have at least another 1.5 stones to go to be my ideal weight.. but I feel I am in the right place to achieve this... good luck every one

Newton Abbot, GB • 10:47 GMT, 7 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Way to go!

Krystal M • 5:41 GMT, 8 Jun 2013 • Encourage

Claire G Nearly half way there ;)

IE • 8:12 GMT, 5 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Fiona M and Giorgia F encouraged this.

Cheri S Down 4 lbs, 10 to go!!

3:08 GMT, 4 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Anne Margaret S, Dawn H and 1 otherAnne Margaret S, Dawn H and Steve M encouraged this.

Olivia M I haven't actually started this yet so I should probably get to it! :)

London, GB • 7:46 GMT, 2 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Matteo R, Lyndsay M and 2 othersMatteo R, Lyndsay M, Steve M and Cheri S encouraged this.

Barry A Down 4 lb to 14.3 today, the food log has really helped.

Hull, GB • 6:28 GMT, 2 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Frances B, Lyndsay M and 2 othersFrances B, Lyndsay M, Cheri S and Wendy S encouraged this.

Frances B Wow 4lbs lost

Consett, GB • 8:42 GMT, 1 Jun 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Lyndsay M, Cheri S and 1 otherLyndsay M, Cheri S and Rachel T encouraged this.

Kai C Down 3 lbs in the past two weeks :)

Washington, US • 2:42 GMT, 27 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Lyndsay M encouraged this.

Fiona M Lost 1 and a half pounds this week :)

Glasgow, GB • 11:43 GMT, 26 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Terry G, Loretta A and 3 othersTerry G, Loretta A, Kai C, Lyndsay M and Rachel T encouraged this.

Elmarie D I am very frustrated at the moment with my transformation.
I have lost 1.8 kg in 8 weeks.
Decrease my body fat % with 0.8% in 8 weeks.
Increase my muscle mass with 0.5 %
Lost in total 12.5 cm; Chest 4 cm, Middle 4 cm, Hips 3.5 cm, and Thighs 1 cm in 8 weeks.
My weakest area at this stage is my eating. I eat when I am hungry and sometimes when I am busy I completely forget to eat. This coming week I am going to force myself to eat 5 small meals. The difficult part for me is my sources of protein as I do not eat red meat.
The training is the part that I like but I have to commit that I need a training partner to help me when I do strength training just to go that extra mile with safety and proper form.
I am happy because I have lost weight and I have increased my muscle mass % but I have expected larger numbers.
I have 4 weeks left to achieve my goals.

Pretoria, ZA • 9:02 GMT, 26 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Rick P, Kai C and 2 othersRick P, Kai C, Eunice Y and Giorgia F encouraged this.

Barry A Not a great start, have lost a lb taking me to 14.7, I think a food log is needed

Hull, GB • 6:49 GMT, 26 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Elmarie D and Rachel T encouraged this.

Helen R 5lbs left to loose. It is hard going but I am staying positive.

Knutsford, GB • 7:45 GMT, 25 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Anna M, Raymond B and 2 othersAnna M, Raymond B, Elmarie D and Kai C encouraged this.

Frances B HI starting today, starting weight is 183 lb so aiming for 169lb.

Consett, GB • 4:26 GMT, 25 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Raymond B, Anna M and 1 otherRaymond B, Anna M and Elmarie D encouraged this.

Good luck with your journey.

Elmarie D • 9:03 GMT, 26 May 2013 • Encourage

Kelly A 68 :) although tis is not where I wanted to be I am very happy with effort so far as I was hit with severe tonsillitis for a week so was unable to do anything, but that went hand in hand with not being able to eat anything either :). My fitness pal is my best aid in this process It allows me to think ahead and if I know I want to enjoy something later in the day I can accommodate for this by making better choices earlier.

Christchurch, NZ • 8:19 GMT, 22 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Raymond B encouraged this.

Mitz P answered the question what's a stone in weight? i'm 79,8 kgs

1 stone = 6.35kg

GB • 2:48 GMT, 22 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Adrian K answered the question what's a stone in weight? i'm 79,8 kgs

Kg's are better than stones anyway :) We aren't cavemen anymore

London, GB • 12:41 GMT, 22 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Jane H and Matteo R encouraged this.

Tony G answered the question what's a stone in weight? i'm 79,8 kgs

Google is your friend.. 1 stone - 14lbs ... 1 Kg is 2.2 lbs 79.8Kgs - 12.56 Stone

Downham Market, GB • 12:30 GMT, 22 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Alan L encouraged this.

Lily P asked what's a stone in weight? i'm 79,8 kgs

Kesariani, GR • 12:22 GMT, 22 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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Alan L and Matteo R encouraged this.

Aaron D answered the question how do we Beat sugar or Chocolate cravings?????? Please any ideas

If you can't avoid it, at least minimize your chocolate intake, 1 small piece a day won't hurt you. Every time you eat a piece of chocolate, think of the hard work you'll have to do to burn those calories.

3:47 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Lose a stone in weight Challenge

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David B and Damien D encouraged this.