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19y/omummytummy · 14th July, 2008

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Originally Posted by Taz

I posted this in your other thread:

Have you ever thought of trying Slimming World? I know they support new mums and adjust the plan accordingly. And it works! It is real food and fits in nicely to any lifestyle.

Hey Taz, Thanks for the reply

What is Slimming World exactly? Is it just a plan that you follow or a group or...? How much does it cost to follow?

Taz · 14th July, 2008

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Originally Posted by 19y/omummytummy

Hey Taz, Thanks for the reply

What is Slimming World exactly? Is it just a plan that you follow or a group or...? How much does it cost to follow?

It is a group but you can also join online. The group meeting is great as it gives you extra support but if you do the online or postal membership you can get plenty of support and advice from here anyway. It is a really simple plan that, once you get into it, can be done without thinking. No weighing or measuring of food and so versatile

Jellybabie · 14th July, 2008

you CAN eat loads on slimming world and still lose weight, it really is a good plan, but my only worry with it, is it does not teach portion control, it basically allows you to eat as much as you want which can still encourage binging. (my personal opinion, i hope not to offend anyone)

Diane xx

19y/omummytummy · 14th July, 2008

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Originally Posted by Jellybabie

you CAN eat loads on slimming world and still lose weight, it really is a good plan, but my only worry with it, is it does not teach portion control, it basically allows you to eat as much as you want which can still encourage binging. (my personal opinion, i hope not to offend anyone)

Diane xx

Mmm that is what worries me about these sorts of plan: I am prone to binge eating... I tend to swing from binging and starving myself. Hmmm. Anyone know any plans or diets that would help me to overcome that particular problem?

I seem to be doing okay at the moment, just by eating very little. I am in control BUT I'm worried I'm not eating enough for my little girl (whose only source of nutrition and sustenance comes from my breastmilk). I need to think about my food intake and really come up with a careful plan... I might need some expert advice, though. So might try something like WW or SL anyway, and hope that the binge-monster doesn't come for me!

19y/omummytummy · 14th July, 2008

Today I have eaten:

Three bananas
A chocolate Ice Cream cone...
Anna's baby Farley's rusks (4 of them)
Some nuts and seeds.
A vege pie, peas, wedges and onion gravy.

HOWEVER to make up for the booboos of ice cream, biscuits and one or two many bananas haha I took Anna out for an extra long walk (5 miles) to burn it off. Do you think that will balance out?? Will do better tomorrow...
Today's achievement: I successfully walked past the bakers without buying one of my favorite cornflake cake... or 5 (always gets me usually). I'm feeling quite proud of that

Taz · 14th July, 2008

If you are prone to binging or starving yourself then you shouldn't be on any diet plan, you should be discussing this with your doctor and getting to the root of why you do it and work on curing the cause. SW may not teach portion control but you do have to control WHAT you eat.

daisyinthedust · 14th July, 2008

Hi Taz nice to see you here

& well done for making the decision to change too!
I'm a teenager as well (17) & decided to do something about my weight as i felt the same as you - much to young to resign to being 'the chubby one'(

) any more
I'd like to recommend a book by someone called Marisa Peer called 'you can be thin'. The thing i loved about it was it helped me to understand why i binged so much and informed me about changing thinking and stuff
It really helped me so i just wanted to throw it in the mixing pot

Good luck & let us know how you get on
Daisy x

(ps here's the link to the site if you want it)

Bobwillbethin · 14th July, 2008

ww helps with portion control

Taz · 14th July, 2008

Yes it does. I know many people who have done SW to lose the weight while still being able to satisfy their big appetites then switching to WW to learn the portion control

19y/omummytummy · 15th July, 2008

Anyone who has ever worked hard on a diet, and I mean really hard! will know how DEVINE a slap-up meal can taste at the end of the day - Perhaps because you're so damn hungry by that point that anything could taste nice?? haha

I ate the minimum amount of food required to feed myself and my daughter today, and my reward was that dinner tasted better than you could possibly imagine!!

I made myself a massive aubergine and potato curry, and it felt like a little bit of heaven on my lips! AND I DESERVED EVERY BITEFUL haha Best feeling in the world! I can't wait to weigh myself on Saturday - I've been so good so far - have only slipped once (ice cream and baby biscuits

) and I am feeling so positive and motivated! I really hope I've lost at least a few lbs this week... I'll be a bit disappointed if I haven't. Wish me luck!

I feel good!

I'm even beginning to feel a bit better about my body already - even though it hasn't started to change yet, I know that it will so it's okay that it is not perfect yet. It took 9 months for me to put this weight on - Realistically I should give myself that same amount of time to get it off, right? There's no rush (as long as I fit in that dress next month!).

Time Lady · 15th July, 2008

Wow, you certainly sound happy and positive thats great, that sort of attitude always helps during the tough task of dieting. So good for you and I hope that your motivation lasts a long time.

Your dinner certainly looks tasty although I am not a lover of aubergine personally, but I love potato. It looks like you really enjoyed your dinner. Its nice to see that smile on your face.

Don't be too disappointed if you don't see the result you want on Saturday, you are just starting out and it does take time as you say. So no matter what keep doing what your doing and stay happy and healthy and you will definitely achieve your goals.

Good Luck. See you again soon.
xx

19y/omummytummy · 16th July, 2008

Was just looking through some old photos and found these:

Before turning vegetarian (14 years old):

(I’m the one at the back with my arms wide apart) What would you say? Size 8? Smaller even?? (Yes, there was such a time that I was skinny…)

About 6 months to a year into my vegetarian lifestyle (now 15):

Size 16-18. Wow. I think I see what Mr Atkins was on about!

Taz · 16th July, 2008

WOW! That was just in 6 months???!!!

You sound so positive and happy and that is really good. Even when you aren't yet seeing the changes, just the feeling of being in control and doing something positive for yourself can really lift your spirits

14th July, 2008	#18 (permalink)
Jellybabie Likes to post Jellybabie's Profile Albums Jellybabie's Photo Gallery Join Date: 11th June, 2008 Location: GLASGOW Posts: 470 My Mood: Rep Power: 8 Diet: Lighterlife	you CAN eat loads on slimming world and still lose weight, it really is a good plan, but my only worry with it, is it does not teach portion control, it basically allows you to eat as much as you want which can still encourage binging. (my personal opinion, i hope not to offend anyone) Diane xx __________________ Following Lighterlife week 1 -9lbs week 2 -6lbs week 3 -2lbs week 4 -6lbs week 5 -6lbs week 6 -4lbs week 7 -1lb oh well....better off than on! week 8 -5lbs week 9 -1lb (member of the dreaded 1lb club again! ) onto healthy eating! week 1 -2lbs

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19y/omummytummy Regular Member 19y/omummytummy's Profile Albums 19y/omummytummy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th July, 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 57 My Mood: Rep Power: 1 Diet: The cut-out-all-the-crap-and-eat-sensibly-for-once diet ;)	Today's consumption: Today I have eaten: Three bananas A chocolate Ice Cream cone... Anna's baby Farley's rusks (4 of them) Some nuts and seeds. A vege pie, peas, wedges and onion gravy. HOWEVER to make up for the booboos of ice cream, biscuits and one or two many bananas haha I took Anna out for an extra long walk (5 miles) to burn it off. Do you think that will balance out?? Will do better tomorrow... Today's achievement: I successfully walked past the bakers without buying one of my favorite cornflake cake... or 5 (always gets me usually). I'm feeling quite proud of that __________________ Main Goal: Reach 9stone Mini Goal: Fit in dress for wedding on 26/07/08 - Achieved! Mid-way Goal: Size 10-12 by christmas? Would be nice...

14th July, 2008	#21 (permalink)
Taz Team FFF co-captain! Taz's Profile Albums Taz's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd March, 2008 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 9,393 My Mood: Rep Power: 190 Diet: Slimming World Start Weight: 247lb Current Weight: 199lb Goal Weight: 147lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 48lb Weight to Lose: 52lb % Lost 19.43%	If you are prone to binging or starving yourself then you shouldn't be on any diet plan, you should be discussing this with your doctor and getting to the root of why you do it and work on curing the cause. SW may not teach portion control but you do have to control WHAT you eat. __________________ Ultimate Goal Mini goals Training for next gradings

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daisyinthedust Byebye bingo wings daisyinthedust's Profile Albums daisyinthedust's Photo Gallery Join Date: 6th April, 2008 Location: London, England Posts: 132 My Mood: Rep Power: 3 Diet: Hypnotherapy - sort of. Marisa Peer	Hi Taz nice to see you here & well done for making the decision to change too! I'm a teenager as well (17) & decided to do something about my weight as i felt the same as you - much to young to resign to being 'the chubby one'( ) any more I'd like to recommend a book by someone called Marisa Peer called 'you can be thin'. The thing i loved about it was it helped me to understand why i binged so much and informed me about changing thinking and stuff It really helped me so i just wanted to throw it in the mixing pot Good luck & let us know how you get on Daisy x (ps here's the link to the site if you want it) __________________ I AM ENOUGH. I DON'T NEED TO COMPENSATE FOR MY BROTHER. I DON'T NEED TO EAT TO PLEASE ANYBODY.

14th July, 2008	#23 (permalink)
Bobwillbethin Likes to post Bobwillbethin's Profile Albums Bobwillbethin's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th July, 2008 Posts: 235 My Mood: Rep Power: 7	ww helps with portion control __________________ Weightwatchers Start weight 16st 1lb 03/07/08 wk 1 -4 15st 11lb wk 2 -2 15st 9lb wk 3 -2 15st 7lb wk 4 -2 15st 5lb wk 5 - holiday wk 6 -1 15st 4lb wk 7 -1 15st 3lb wk 8 -1 15st 2lb wk 9 -3 14st 13lb wk 10-1 14st 12lb wk 11 holiday day 1st mini goal- lose 7lb 17/7/08 2nd mini goal - get in the 14's 29/08/08 3rd mini goal - lose 2 stone

14th July, 2008	#24 (permalink)
Taz Team FFF co-captain! Taz's Profile Albums Taz's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd March, 2008 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 9,393 My Mood: Rep Power: 190 Diet: Slimming World Start Weight: 247lb Current Weight: 199lb Goal Weight: 147lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 48lb Weight to Lose: 52lb % Lost 19.43%	Yes it does. I know many people who have done SW to lose the weight while still being able to satisfy their big appetites then switching to WW to learn the portion control __________________ Ultimate Goal Mini goals Training for next gradings

15th July, 2008	#25 (permalink)
19y/omummytummy Regular Member 19y/omummytummy's Profile Albums 19y/omummytummy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th July, 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 57 My Mood: Rep Power: 1 Diet: The cut-out-all-the-crap-and-eat-sensibly-for-once diet ;)	The Best Curry in The Universe!! Anyone who has ever worked hard on a diet, and I mean *really* hard! will know how DEVINE a slap-up meal can taste at the end of the day - Perhaps because you're so damn hungry by that point that anything could taste nice?? haha I ate the minimum amount of food required to feed myself and my daughter today, and my reward was that dinner tasted better than you could possibly imagine!! I made myself a massive aubergine and potato curry, and it felt like a little bit of heaven on my lips! AND I DESERVED EVERY BITEFUL haha Best feeling in the world! I can't wait to weigh myself on Saturday - I've been so good so far - have only slipped once (ice cream and baby biscuits ) and I am feeling so positive and motivated! I really hope I've lost at least a few lbs this week... I'll be a bit disappointed if I haven't. Wish me luck! I feel good! I'm even beginning to feel a bit better about my body already - even though it hasn't started to change yet, I know that it will so it's okay that it is not perfect yet. It took 9 months for me to put this weight on - Realistically I should give myself that same amount of time to get it off, right? There's no rush (as long as I fit in that dress next month!). __________________ Main Goal: Reach 9stone Mini Goal: Fit in dress for wedding on 26/07/08 - Achieved! Mid-way Goal: Size 10-12 by christmas? Would be nice...

15th July, 2008	#26 (permalink)
Time Lady Likes to post Time Lady's Profile Albums Time Lady's Photo Gallery Join Date: 4th July, 2008 Posts: 314 My Mood: Rep Power: 0	Wow, you certainly sound happy and positive thats great, that sort of attitude always helps during the tough task of dieting. So good for you and I hope that your motivation lasts a long time. Your dinner certainly looks tasty although I am not a lover of aubergine personally, but I love potato. It looks like you really enjoyed your dinner. Its nice to see that smile on your face. Don't be too disappointed if you don't see the result you want on Saturday, you are just starting out and it does take time as you say. So no matter what keep doing what your doing and stay happy and healthy and you will definitely achieve your goals. Good Luck. See you again soon. xx

16th July, 2008	#27 (permalink)
19y/omummytummy Regular Member 19y/omummytummy's Profile Albums 19y/omummytummy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th July, 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 57 My Mood: Rep Power: 1 Diet: The cut-out-all-the-crap-and-eat-sensibly-for-once diet ;)	Astonishing! - The effects of turning veggie? Was just looking through some old photos and found these: Before turning vegetarian (14 years old): (I’m the one at the back with my arms wide apart) What would you say? Size 8? Smaller even?? (Yes, there was such a time that I was skinny…) About 6 months to a year into my vegetarian lifestyle (now 15): Size 16-18. Wow. I think I see what Mr Atkins was on about! __________________ Main Goal: Reach 9stone Mini Goal: Fit in dress for wedding on 26/07/08 - Achieved! Mid-way Goal: Size 10-12 by christmas? Would be nice...

16th July, 2008	#28 (permalink)
Taz Team FFF co-captain! Taz's Profile Albums Taz's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd March, 2008 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 9,393 My Mood: Rep Power: 190 Diet: Slimming World Start Weight: 247lb Current Weight: 199lb Goal Weight: 147lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 48lb Weight to Lose: 52lb % Lost 19.43%	WOW! That was just in 6 months???!!! You sound so positive and happy and that is really good. Even when you aren't yet seeing the changes, just the feeling of being in control and doing something positive for yourself can really lift your spirits __________________ Ultimate Goal Mini goals Training for next gradings