As the nation has been told to stay home during the coronavirus, with only one outing a day for exercise initially, many dieters have had to put their weight loss goals on hold. However, though the lockdown could mean a lot of Britons are moving less - and perhaps even eating more as theyre tempted by the fridge - one slimmer has defied the odds. The Dumfries-based woman has now lost over seven stone, and said the lockdown gave her the final push she needed.

Wilma Woodgate, 55, moved to Dumfries in June 2018 and wanted a new life and a new start - plus a new body.

Weighing 20st 11lbs, Wilma said she was squeezing into a size 24 dress at the time and felt horrible.

I was struggling to walk any distance, admitted Wilma.

Climbing stairs was a chore, not having the energy to play with my grandchildren who are nine and six was heart-breaking, but the last straw for me was going to a theme park with the family, being really excited to go on a ride, but the belt DIDNT fasten, and I had to leave the ride.

I was humiliated and it was then that I decided enough was enough.

Wilma decided to join WW (Weight Watchers re-imagined) on June 6, 2018.

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My daughter Sarah was getting married in Antigua in August 2019 and I didnt want to be the fat mother of the bride and hate the pictures, so I wanted to lose five stone for her big day, said Wilma.

Wilma said she was incredibly nervous before her first session at the slimming club.

I was very nervous to step through the doors to Irene Notmans workshop in Lochvale House, and felt sick at the thought of standing on the scales, especially in a new and very unfamiliar place. But I need not have worried, Irene was amazing and made me feel very much at ease - more than can be said for the scales.

Despite being a technophobe, Wilma said she soon got to grips with the smart points plan and the online app.

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Wilma has four daughters, including 29-year-old triplets, and revealed her weight loss journey wasnt easy.

There were weeks when I felt really down, and thought I had such a huge mountain to climb and would I ever get there, but I never ever thought about giving up. I didn't want to embarrass myself or my daughter on her wedding day, said Wilma.

Wilma changed her diet, cooking recipes from the WW plan for herself and her husband, as well as replacing snacks with healthier choices.

There were obstacles in my way like having my grandsons staying over on weekends for movie nights, and the popcorn, crisps, chocolate and takeaways were part of the fun - but I started to substitute my snacks with WW chocolate bars and crisps, explained Wilma.

Wilma has now dropped from a size 24 to a much slimmer size 14, but shes still getting used to shopping for her new figure.

Being quite tall and a size 24 made it difficult shopping for clothes, I hated it! said Wilma. Trying to convince myself I could squeeze into an 18, it was soul destroying! Even now when I go shopping (even though I'm a size 14) I still take the size 24 into the changing room with me just in case... it's crazy.

However, when lockdown hit, Wilma was worried she wasnt going to reach her goal weight - but a new job gave her the help she needed to slim down.

Wilma got a new job at Tesco, working for the online team to help make up the orders for online customers - which means plenty of moving around.

I love it, because now I need to walk and be active, and do at least 10,000 steps a shift! revealed Wilma.

I have the step app on my phone, and love to record the activity on my fitness section on the WW app.

Wilma said she can now run around and play with the grandkids, walk up the stairs without getting out of breath, and has more confidence as a result.

The happy slimmer also said the diet was made easier by the fact she didnt have to cut anything out.

The WW plan means no food is off limits, but is counted up with a points system with a set number of points allowed per day depending on what youre trying to achieve.

Even restaurants were on the menu, as before lockdown Wilma would save up a few points by eating light beforehand so that she could choose whatever she liked when she went out for the evening.

My eating has changed so much for the better. I used to eat large breakfasts to feed two people, takeaways, pizzas, lots of chocolate bars, and I was a constant snacker, but now I still constantly snack but on fresh fruit, homemade soups, salads; and I love to cook now, something I never did before, Wilma added.

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Your gym session and swimming classes are not likely to start anytime soon, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many state governments have allowed parks to open with certain restrictions so that people can start resuming their morning and evening walk/jogging. But here comes another problem the rains. Although rains offer the much-needed respite from the scorching heat, it has created a big problem for those who love exercising outside. But dont let the monsoon dampen your weight loss goals. Here are few best indoor exercises to burn fat without equipment. Also Read - Easy floor workouts to lose stubborn back fat at home

This simple-looking exercise can do wonders for building up your core muscles and upper-body strength. It also helps in stabilizing the spine and pelvis, which in turn helps improve posture and prevent back pain. It is also a great indoor exercise to burn belly fat. Do you know that plank burns more calories than crunches? Yes, it is true as plank works more muscles. For a beginner, experts recommend holding the position for 30 seconds and adding an additional 10 seconds every day. To spice things up, you can try a side plank. Also Read - Lose weight as you cook: 5 kitchen exercises to shed those extra kilos

Squatting works out most of the muscles of your butt, hips, and thighs the areas where most stubborn fats accumulate. Lunges also target all the major muscles of your lower body. Basically this form of indoor exercise helps strengthen and tone the upper thigh. It can also improve your balance. You can even perform walking lunges while going from one room to another. If you want to make more challenging, hold weights in your hands while doing the lunges. Also Read - 5-min workout routine to lose weight from your lower body

If you have stairs at your home, then you have the best prop to burn those stubborn fats. Walking up and down the stairs (at home or in your apartment building) could be a good cardio workout. Not only stair climbing can help shed those extra kilos, but also keep your body active and healthy. Walking up the stairs can strengthen your muscle which in turn helps in fat loss. Remember the more muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolism is. Experts say one hour of this indoor exercise can burn approximately 1000 calories. If youre a beginner, start with 10-minute sessions three times per week and gradually build up to more time as your endurance increases. You can also spice things up by adding exercises like a step aerobic workout, jumping jacks or pushups in between.

If you dont like exercising but want to lose weight, just shake your legs. Dancing is fun, right? But is also an excellent way to burn calories as well as boost your mental health. You can burn anywhere from 250 to 500 calories per hour dancing, depending on how hard you work, the type of dance, and the number of breaks you take. According to experts, dancing can also improve memory and sharpen your focus. So what are you waiting for? Choose your favorite upbeat songs and start moving your body. You may start with a short 20-minute or so session, then gradually increase the time.

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Getting back to your pre-pregnancy is a difficult journey and it requires a lot of patience. Ishita was determined to get back to her pre-pregnancy figure and took advantage of the lockdown to do so. Her transformation story is an inspiration. Read her story to learn some simple secrets!Name: Ishita Pandey

Occupation: Homemaker

Age: 30Height: 5 feet 2 inches

Highest weight recorded: 70 kilosWeight loss: 10 kilos

Duration: 3 months

The turning point: People always say that the earlier you start after giving birth, easier it is to lose weight. I ended up gaining so much weight post my C-section birth, it ended up exceeding my postpartum weight, which was around 65 kilos. Getting back in shape was important. I didn't want to look "chubby" and made it a plan to achieve my target weight before my baby's first birthday and get those perfect photos where I could look fit and fabulous.

Breakfast:My breakfast was always wholesome and nutritious. I usually had it around 11 am. It could include anything like milk, oats, honey, nuts and seeds, whole wheat bread, roti subji, chila or poha. There were no restrictions.

Lunch:I had a small lunch. I didn't stop having white rice. Whatever was made at home, like dal, cholai, rajma, kadhi or soya, I would have that with rice, some subzi, curd and a portion of salad.

Dinner:

I skipped dinner since I follow Intermittent Fasting (16:8). I have a cup of chai and some low-calorie snack around 6 p.m. I would have a bite of something from my husband's plate later, but that's all 🙂

If it's cheat day, you would find me devouring street foods! Puris, gulabjamuns, pav bhaji, golgappas or pastries are my favourite! However, I do try to limit my cheat meals to twice a month.

My workout:

My exercise routine was a bit different. Personally, I am not a fan of strength training. I started with cardio and used to extensively skip rope but ended up injuring myself due to overtraining. Ever since I decided to take it a little easier.

Since I am a homemaker, I stay busy doing a lot of household chores. From dusting, sweeping, organizing, or even taking care of the baby, I was active throughout the day.

Low-calorie recipe I swear by: Having small snacks can be good to lose weight. I loved having healthy peanuts, buttermilk, flax seeds, almonds, makhanas (foxnuts) or digestive biscuits.

Fitness secrets: I am a big fan of intermittent fasting and would recommend it to anyone looking to lose weight. It's not complicated and does not require any extensive prep. Simple everyday food would do. I drank lots of water, swapped out sugar for jaggery and as always, moderation is key.

As for me, there were no hard and fast rules. I stopped counting my calories after a while. The important thing to remember is to reach a calorie deficit, which helps burn fat. Make sure you exercise and follow a disciplined diet and you will see the progress for yourself.

What kept me motivated:

My baby's birthday was coming up and all I had are 3 months to shed kilos. I took advantage of the lockdown situation and started to work on my body. With no maid, I have been doing all household chores by myself, taking care of the baby and following intermittent fasting. This was enough to get going. The lockdown was the perfect time for me (or anyone) to lose weight!

How do you ensure that you don't lose focus? While staying locked in was tough, there were some advantages after all. We weren't eating out, doing work ourselves, no distraction or holidays. This ensured that my routine wasn't disturbed for 2+ months. I could see the change for myself as the number on the scale went down. I joined a support group for intermittent fasting. I even took part in a skipping rope challenge. It was so motivating!

What's the most difficult part of being overweight: The worst part was not fitting into my pre-pregnancy clothes. Losing weight also took care of my PCOS problem. When I was heavier, I feared developing health problems. My confidence levels went into an all-time low. The transformation made the change happen.What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line: Honestly, in my 40s, I want to be so fit that I look like I am in my 20s. I will continue to follow intermittent fasting, stay active and limit junk food.

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Weight Loss Tips: Shedding extra fat can be a difficult task but not impossible. Cut down on this food item for better results.

We know that sugar leads to weight gain and that's why many weight watchers stop or at least cut down on it. Many are replacing high-calorie foods and beverages with lower-calorie or no-calorie sweet treats as it can help to lose and maintain a healthy weight. For example, switching from high-calorie sodas to diet sodas with no calories are actually helpful. Even many foods and drink manufacturers have and have been replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners considering the obesity crisis and demand for such products.

But one should not totally rely on it as many observational studies have revealed that artificial sweeteners can lead to weight gain rather than weight loss. The study, which was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that this ingredient that many Britons eat every day could be making them fat.Yes, you read it right! Artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity. Some scientists believe that because artificial sweeteners are so much sweeter than sugar (For example, Aspartame 180 x sweeter than sugar), they train our brains to crave more sweet foods.

As they do not provide calories, they confuse the brain signals that tell us to stop eating when we've had enough food. Also, eating artificially sweetened food gives us an excuse to eat more food overall.

They may not only disrupt your weight loss dreams but also increase the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. This is not all, they may also have negative effects on metabolism, gut bacteria and appetite.

As per one 2017 study, daily diet drink consumption was linked to an increased risk of stroke or dementia. So, cut down on not only sugar but also artificial sweeteners from your weight loss plan and you will soon see the results.

What are artificial sweeteners?

The NHS said, Artificial sweeteners are low-calorie or calorie-free chemical substances that are used instead of sugar to sweeten foods and drinks. They are found in thousands of products, from drinks, desserts and ready meals, to cakes, chewing gum and toothpaste. There are many artificial sweeteners to choose from such asaspartame, neotame, saccharin, and sucralose among others. Many everyday items such as ketchup, whole-wheat bread, greek yogurt, cereal and sugar-free chewing gum have artificial sweeteners. And that's why it is very important to read the packets carefully.

Even though the FDA has confirmed that certain sweeteners are safe for you to use, many health experts are still unconvinced. Many claim that there are side effects as well. Dr. Larry Goldfarb, DC, founder of Medical and Wellness Center of New Jersey, claimed that there were political and financial motivations behind the approval of certain sweeteners.

As per verywellfit.com, Dr. Goldfarb stated, "The public has been duped that artificial sweeteners are fine to use and no harmful effects have been shown to exist. Research has shown just the opposite." He also revealed how some studies have shown a relationship between aspartame and several serious diseases including cancer.

Bottom line

Replacing regular table sugar with artificial sweeteners may be helpful in reducing weight. However, there are certain reports claiming that there are hardly any weight loss benefits and have side effects. But further studies are on. And if you have been using artificial sweeteners and are healthy, happy, and satisfied with the results, then there is no need to change. Ideally, it is best to cut down on all kinds of sweeteners as much as possible.

If you cannot totally avoid it, stick to natural sources and reduce sweeteners in general. You can choose naturally sweet foods like whole fruit when you have sweet cravings. Also, you will derive other nutrients as well from the whole food. You can also consult a dietician or nutritionist who can help you to prepare a custom made diet chart.

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