Stephanie Cameron

Ok, now I know there's 100's of these questions. So here's a bit of background. I used to be a size 8 as a teenager, now I'm a woman, so I don't expect to be this size, I'm fine with that. But I'm now a size 16 and the majority of this weight has piled on in the past year. 3 stone to be exact. I have been to a dietician, been tested for PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome, had my thyroid checked etc and theres no medical reason for the weight gain. I've been on Zenical/ Orlistat. My diet has been fine so clearly it's the exercise part I need to get under control. Gym's aren't really an option due to time and money. I have a treadmill in the house and I go swimming.

I'm 5ft, 13.2st with a BMI of approx 37.

So any advice that isn't just "diet and exercise" I'd love to hear. It's got to the point where I don't go outside anymore, and that sucks. I just want to be a healthy weight, maybe 10st and a size 12. I've curvy and happy with that, I don't want to be stick thin, just healthy. Can't stress that enough!! I'd like to be a size I'm confident with :)

Cheers in advance guys :)

I have been employed by my current employer since August 2010 and since March 2011 I have been signed off by a doctor for medical reasons that are covered under the Equality Act. If my employment is terminated and I apply for another job in the future when well enough, can my employer give me a bad reference? I've never been fired before but if they would give me a bad reference, I'd just ask another of my previous employers.

Thanks in advance guys.