Scarlett O'Hara

So I used to be 48kg or 105 pounds at 5'3". I gained like 18kg over a couple of years and in the last 6 weeks months have lost 6kg through reducing my serving sizes and having a virus (I lost 3kg in one week). I still eat a bit of chocolate but haven't been the best at keeping up with regular meals. I know this isn't healthy but in all honesty I haven't been particularly hungry a lot of the time as it's summer so it's a bit hot to eat. The food I generally eat is toast with jam in the morning, one toasted sandwich with cheese, tomato and onion for lunch and either pasta with veges or a chicken/beef stirfry without rice for dinner. Often I get lazy and just have another sandwich or some eggs on toast. Bear in mind that I don't exercise, apart from walking each day to class (15 min each way).

What do you think is a sensible way for me to continue shedding the weight? I do take a multivitamin, magnesium, zinc and vitamin b complex to ensure I am getting enough nutrients. My goal weight is 50kg, and I hope to have a part time job soon so might be able to join a gym to tone up. I understand that muscle weighs more than fat so it will make me slightly heavier but I'll still look good.

I'm not one of these girls who always think they're fat no matter what their weight/size. I have always had a healthy body image right up till 23 before my weight gain. I knew at times I was too thin (I got down to 45kg/99lbs). The reason I gained weight was due to unhealthy eating, eating out and I believe through doing so I have slowed my metabolism down (could be age related however). I have noticeably become thinner around my legs, arms and stomach but I still have fat in my face that is bothering me. I know that weight loss is taken from all over your body not just one area which is fine with me.

Any constructive advice would be appreciated. I'd be interested in hearing from Kayleigh as she has managed to lose weight and looks fantastic!

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