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FeelingFat · 30th June, 2008

Morning everyone

I would like to lose 2lbs this month (I know my numbers are going down but I am so close to what i want to be I am not really being as tough on myself this time)!

busylizzie · 30th June, 2008

Welcome to all Slimfasters old and new. Please feel free to make a pledge for this months challenge and use this thread to post your progress on your weigh in day and keep us posted with how you are getting on.

I'm going to push myself this month and aim for 6lbs. I haven't been too good for the past month and so this is a bit of a fresh start with it being a new month.

Good luck everyone!

BL x

hevGsd · 30th June, 2008

hello all!

im new to slim fast!

im going for 14lbs this month,going to be exercising my bum off! litraly! ha ha

wish me luck!

busylizzie · 30th June, 2008

Good luck!!!!! I think I lost 15lbs in my first month so it is achievable.

Keep us posted
BL x

spod · 30th June, 2008

Hi everyone! I'm going for 14lbs in July as I have just started Slim Fast today (properly - not 2 shakes and eating crap in the evenings!! like I have been for the last couple of weeks). Few more questions (sorry!!):

How much exercise will I have to do each day to achieve that? (I have just burnt off 200 cal on the treadmill - 30 minutes - is that enough each day or do I need to do more?? - I really have no idea)

Does eating the snacks make much difference to the weight loss? (I'm finding that I dont feel hungry between shakes so is it bad if I dont eat them??)

What else can I do to make sure I lose as much as possible (without making myself ill obviously)

Thanks! And well done everyone for your weight loss so far! I'm so inspired.

xx

FeelingFat · 30th June, 2008

Hi Spod

Re exercise - I only walk - I don't actually do exercises like that.

Snacks - I expect it does make a difference to your weight loss but you must be careful that you don't go into starvation mode. Personally I have my snacks but I know others who don't but add it onto their calorie allowance for their dinner.

Good luck with your journey.

FF

spod · 30th June, 2008

Thanks FF - I shall be careful to eat my snacks if I am hungry but it seems mainly like its 4pm when I need food! Finding it hard to drink all the water needed tho, but I'm sure I will get used to it!

I have got to do it. I am so unhealthy it actually scares me. I have said all year I would like to lose weight but I have done it v. half heartedly. Got to do it now! I know I still weigh 13 stone something, but at least I wont be 14 and a half stone when I move! Fed up of being the fat one in my friends - I used to look nice when I was 12 stone and less! Now I feel repulsive and I dont want to buy new clothes even tho I desperately need them!

Well done on your weight loss so far! It such a good feeling to see those scales go down. Cant wait!!

FeelingFat · 30th June, 2008

It is a good feeling and you will get there! I weighed 13stone 13lbs when I started and am now down to 10st 13lbs. It has taken me six months but it has been worth it.

spod · 30th June, 2008

Wicked! Well done

)

busylizzie · 30th June, 2008

Hi Spod,

If you don't want your calories then don't have them. It is completely down to you. Just make sure you are getting your 2 shakes plus a 600 cal meal as this is what is providing you with your nutrition. You may find that in a couple of weeks you will start to want them as some people do start getting hungry on the plan once their bodies have adjusted to it. If you find you are hungry make sure you add your snacks.

With regards to how much do you need to exercise that is very difficult to say as it will be different with different people. Anything is better than nothing, even if its just climbing the stairs or going for a walk. It all makes a difference.

1lb is apparently equal to 3500 calories. If the recommended daily allowance to maintain weight is 2000cal and you are having 1000, then in effect you have 7000 calories less per week making a 2lb loss. That is the maths but it doesn't necessarily work in practice. Don't forget that muscle does weigh more than fat so too much exercise may show as a gain if you are building muscle mass. Many of us take measurements; waist. hips, thighs etc because even if the scales don't move, this doesn't mean you aren't shrinking.

Hope that helps

BL x

Ariana123 · 30th June, 2008

yay a challenge! well considering i've only been on it for a couple of days i'm going to aim for around 14lbs too

i'm getting a headache thinking about it

Good Luck to all of you, we can do it!!!! xx

busylizzie · 1st July, 2008

Good luck Ariana123. What day do you weigh in? I'm on a Monday and so is FF.

BL x

hevGsd · 1st July, 2008

im a monday too!

Ariana123 · 1st July, 2008

yeah i'm a monday too

busylizzie · 1st July, 2008

Oh thats good! I always log in on a Monday to post my results so I will definately be about to see how you have all got on

30th June, 2008	#1 (permalink)
FeelingFat Likes to post FeelingFat's Profile Albums FeelingFat's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th February, 2008 Location: Nr Plymouth Posts: 511 My Mood: Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 12 Diet: Slimfast Start Date: 04/01/08	SLIMFAST JULY CHALLANGE Morning everyone I would like to lose 2lbs this month (I know my numbers are going down but I am so close to what i want to be I am not really being as tough on myself this time)! __________________ NOVEMBER CHALLANGE - lose 7lbs 10/11 - 3lbs 17/11 - 2lbs 24/11 total lost Nov

30th June, 2008	#2 (permalink)
busylizzie Likes to post busylizzie's Profile Albums busylizzie's Photo Gallery Dolphin Champion! Dare Devil Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Join Date: 2nd March, 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 377 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Welcome to all Slimfasters old and new. Please feel free to make a pledge for this months challenge and use this thread to post your progress on your weigh in day and keep us posted with how you are getting on. I'm going to push myself this month and aim for 6lbs. I haven't been too good for the past month and so this is a bit of a fresh start with it being a new month. Good luck everyone! BL x __________________ July Challenge -6lbs Week 1 (7th) Didn't WI Week 2 (14th) -2lb Week 3 (21st) -1lb Week 4 (28th) Weight Loss So Far Healthy eating -46lbs SF -34lbs

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hevGsd Likes to post hevGsd's Profile Albums hevGsd's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th November, 2007 Location: north wales Posts: 132 My Mood: Rep Power: 4 Diet: lipotrim	hello all! im new to slim fast! im going for 14lbs this month,going to be exercising my bum off! litraly! ha ha wish me luck! __________________

30th June, 2008	#4 (permalink)
busylizzie Likes to post busylizzie's Profile Albums busylizzie's Photo Gallery Dolphin Champion! Dare Devil Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Join Date: 2nd March, 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 377 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Good luck!!!!! I think I lost 15lbs in my first month so it is achievable. Keep us posted BL x __________________ July Challenge -6lbs Week 1 (7th) Didn't WI Week 2 (14th) -2lb Week 3 (21st) -1lb Week 4 (28th) Weight Loss So Far Healthy eating -46lbs SF -34lbs

30th June, 2008	#5 (permalink)
spod Likes to post spod's Profile Albums spod's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th June, 2008 Location: China Posts: 264 My Mood: Rep Power: 6 Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 1st June 2008 Start Weight: 209lb Current Weight: 177lb Goal Weight: 139lb Goal Date: 9th June 2009 (30th Birthday!) BMI Information: Current BMI: 29.5 Start BMI: 34.8 Goal BMI: 23.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 32lb Weight to Lose: 38lb % Lost 15.31%	Hi everyone! I'm going for 14lbs in July as I have just started Slim Fast today (properly - not 2 shakes and eating crap in the evenings!! like I have been for the last couple of weeks). Few more questions (sorry!!): How much exercise will I have to do each day to achieve that? (I have just burnt off 200 cal on the treadmill - 30 minutes - is that enough each day or do I need to do more?? - I really have no idea) Does eating the snacks make much difference to the weight loss? (I'm finding that I dont feel hungry between shakes so is it bad if I dont eat them??) What else can I do to make sure I lose as much as possible (without making myself ill obviously) Thanks! And well done everyone for your weight loss so far! I'm so inspired. xx __________________ 87.9kg Sept Halloween: 82.5kg reached on 12th Oct. 25th Oct. 81kg I am not obese anymore! 27th Nov. Lost 16kg, 16kg to go... Half way to birthday target 3kg to Christmas target 10kg to Easter target Christmas: 76kg Easter: 69kg 30th Birthday: 63kg My Weight Chart: >

30th June, 2008	#6 (permalink)
FeelingFat Likes to post FeelingFat's Profile Albums FeelingFat's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th February, 2008 Location: Nr Plymouth Posts: 511 My Mood: Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 12 Diet: Slimfast Start Date: 04/01/08	Hi Spod Re exercise - I only walk - I don't actually do exercises like that. Snacks - I expect it does make a difference to your weight loss but you must be careful that you don't go into starvation mode. Personally I have my snacks but I know others who don't but add it onto their calorie allowance for their dinner. Good luck with your journey. FF __________________ NOVEMBER CHALLANGE - lose 7lbs 10/11 - 3lbs 17/11 - 2lbs 24/11 total lost Nov

30th June, 2008	#7 (permalink)
spod Likes to post spod's Profile Albums spod's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th June, 2008 Location: China Posts: 264 My Mood: Rep Power: 6 Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 1st June 2008 Start Weight: 209lb Current Weight: 177lb Goal Weight: 139lb Goal Date: 9th June 2009 (30th Birthday!) BMI Information: Current BMI: 29.5 Start BMI: 34.8 Goal BMI: 23.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 32lb Weight to Lose: 38lb % Lost 15.31%	Thanks FF - I shall be careful to eat my snacks if I am hungry but it seems mainly like its 4pm when I need food! Finding it hard to drink all the water needed tho, but I'm sure I will get used to it! I have got to do it. I am so unhealthy it actually scares me. I have said all year I would like to lose weight but I have done it v. half heartedly. Got to do it now! I know I still weigh 13 stone something, but at least I wont be 14 and a half stone when I move! Fed up of being the fat one in my friends - I used to look nice when I was 12 stone and less! Now I feel repulsive and I dont want to buy new clothes even tho I desperately need them! Well done on your weight loss so far! It such a good feeling to see those scales go down. Cant wait!! __________________ 87.9kg Sept Halloween: 82.5kg reached on 12th Oct. 25th Oct. 81kg I am not obese anymore! 27th Nov. Lost 16kg, 16kg to go... Half way to birthday target 3kg to Christmas target 10kg to Easter target Christmas: 76kg Easter: 69kg 30th Birthday: 63kg My Weight Chart: >

30th June, 2008	#8 (permalink)
FeelingFat Likes to post FeelingFat's Profile Albums FeelingFat's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th February, 2008 Location: Nr Plymouth Posts: 511 My Mood: Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 12 Diet: Slimfast Start Date: 04/01/08	It is a good feeling and you will get there! I weighed 13stone 13lbs when I started and am now down to 10st 13lbs. It has taken me six months but it has been worth it. __________________ NOVEMBER CHALLANGE - lose 7lbs 10/11 - 3lbs 17/11 - 2lbs 24/11 total lost Nov

30th June, 2008	#9 (permalink)
spod Likes to post spod's Profile Albums spod's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th June, 2008 Location: China Posts: 264 My Mood: Rep Power: 6 Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 1st June 2008 Start Weight: 209lb Current Weight: 177lb Goal Weight: 139lb Goal Date: 9th June 2009 (30th Birthday!) BMI Information: Current BMI: 29.5 Start BMI: 34.8 Goal BMI: 23.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 32lb Weight to Lose: 38lb % Lost 15.31%	Wicked! Well done ) __________________ 87.9kg Sept Halloween: 82.5kg reached on 12th Oct. 25th Oct. 81kg I am not obese anymore! 27th Nov. Lost 16kg, 16kg to go... Half way to birthday target 3kg to Christmas target 10kg to Easter target Christmas: 76kg Easter: 69kg 30th Birthday: 63kg My Weight Chart: >

30th June, 2008	#10 (permalink)
busylizzie Likes to post busylizzie's Profile Albums busylizzie's Photo Gallery Dolphin Champion! Dare Devil Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Join Date: 2nd March, 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 377 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Hi Spod, If you don't want your calories then don't have them. It is completely down to you. Just make sure you are getting your 2 shakes plus a 600 cal meal as this is what is providing you with your nutrition. You may find that in a couple of weeks you will start to want them as some people do start getting hungry on the plan once their bodies have adjusted to it. If you find you are hungry make sure you add your snacks. With regards to how much do you need to exercise that is very difficult to say as it will be different with different people. Anything is better than nothing, even if its just climbing the stairs or going for a walk. It all makes a difference. 1lb is apparently equal to 3500 calories. If the recommended daily allowance to maintain weight is 2000cal and you are having 1000, then in effect you have 7000 calories less per week making a 2lb loss. That is the maths but it doesn't necessarily work in practice. Don't forget that muscle does weigh more than fat so too much exercise may show as a gain if you are building muscle mass. Many of us take measurements; waist. hips, thighs etc because even if the scales don't move, this doesn't mean you aren't shrinking. Hope that helps BL x __________________ July Challenge -6lbs Week 1 (7th) Didn't WI Week 2 (14th) -2lb Week 3 (21st) -1lb Week 4 (28th) Weight Loss So Far Healthy eating -46lbs SF -34lbs

30th June, 2008	#11 (permalink)
Ariana123 Regular Member Ariana123's Profile Albums Ariana123's Photo Gallery Join Date: 26th June, 2008 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	yay a challenge! well considering i've only been on it for a couple of days i'm going to aim for around 14lbs too i'm getting a headache thinking about it Good Luck to all of you, we can do it!!!! xx __________________

1st July, 2008	#12 (permalink)
busylizzie Likes to post busylizzie's Profile Albums busylizzie's Photo Gallery Dolphin Champion! Dare Devil Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Join Date: 2nd March, 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 377 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Good luck Ariana123. What day do you weigh in? I'm on a Monday and so is FF. BL x __________________ July Challenge -6lbs Week 1 (7th) Didn't WI Week 2 (14th) -2lb Week 3 (21st) -1lb Week 4 (28th) Weight Loss So Far Healthy eating -46lbs SF -34lbs

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hevGsd Likes to post hevGsd's Profile Albums hevGsd's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th November, 2007 Location: north wales Posts: 132 My Mood: Rep Power: 4 Diet: lipotrim	im a monday too! __________________

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Ariana123 Regular Member Ariana123's Profile Albums Ariana123's Photo Gallery Join Date: 26th June, 2008 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	yeah i'm a monday too __________________

1st July, 2008	#15 (permalink)
busylizzie Likes to post busylizzie's Profile Albums busylizzie's Photo Gallery Dolphin Champion! Dare Devil Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Join Date: 2nd March, 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 377 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Oh thats good! I always log in on a Monday to post my results so I will definately be about to see how you have all got on __________________ July Challenge -6lbs Week 1 (7th) Didn't WI Week 2 (14th) -2lb Week 3 (21st) -1lb Week 4 (28th) Weight Loss So Far Healthy eating -46lbs SF -34lbs

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