I lost a stone a month for three consecutive months in 2009. I’m 6ft and was 16 stone when I started. I changed my diet – cut out saturated fats lke butter and cheese and no cakes, crisps or biscuits (except those very low calorie ones). I learned to savour the taste of what I did have and ate slowly – this helps.
I also cycled a lot. As I got lighter I was more inspired to ride further, faster and take in more hills. I had a pacy walk up Arthurs seat a couple of days a week.
I’ve put half of what I lost back on since July but I’m starting to get back on the bike again. Not having the hills around me where I am at present – they are quite an inspiration. I am finding alternatives though.
Drink has probably been the main reason I’ve put the weight back on. Beer is bad for that. Which is a shame as it’s quite wonderful otherwise.