I have lost 18kg (40lbs) in the past year and a half.  My BMI used to be just on the borderline between overweight and obese when I was 84kg (184lb).  I put it down to inactivity following a debilitating illness (Guillain-Barre Syndrome) which took several years to recover from fully.  I don't even know what happened but one day something snapped in me, I got sick of being overweight and started eating less and exercising more.  I'm a healthy 66kg (145lb) now. I make sure I do 10,000 steps every day, have taken up running, and stretch daily to improve flexibility.  I also eat a much healthier diet.  I wouldn't mind losing another 6kg or so but I'm pretty happy with myself as I am now.

I avoided photos when I was overweight so I don't have many, but I think the most dramatic difference is in my face. 


Big high five to anyone who has lost the extra kilos or if you're just embarking on your weight loss journey.  It's not easy but it can be done!

Quote from: foalpatrol on May 03, 2015, 07:28:54 PM

This stuff looks like a good colour match but I'm not so sure about the application...

You want to put your pony in the dryer?

Naturally  .  However, it may work equally well with a hair dryer or hot water, and it's inexpensive, so could be fun to experiment with.

Is there a reason why people no longer do that?

I'm going to have a go either way, so any suggestions as to brands and shades would be great.  I have plenty of white hair to experiment on first!

I sent a giant Minty to the US.  I unstuffed her completely except for her head (at the buyer's request) and packed her in a cardboard box.  From memory she was about $70 to send.

I have two of her, though I don't collect G4 so they'll both be for sale.  She does have a nice colour scheme though - I wish the G3 had been made in those colours.

Just wondered if this pony does well in the sun, or if she's likely to burn.  Has anyone tried?