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kazzymc · 11th May, 2009

Well done bron for leaving some of the chips always a good achievement,,, i find getting the 5 a day fruit and veg is easier achieved if you buy the pre packed packets of fruit and veg always handy to have in the fridge to help keep the munchies at bay aswell,, and well done bron`s dad for the fresh pear and pineapple

bronski · 11th May, 2009

Thanks Kazzy

I'll admit, it was quite hard but so glad I left them! Oo, and thanks for the heads up about prepacked fruits. I tend to strike the mark pretty well, but what I might do is buy in more fresh fruit and pre pack it myself to keep a monitor of it. Living on a bit of a budget at the mo

Today's been good so far: porridge for brekkie (made with water, no milk) with a teaspoon of Golden Syrup and cinnamon, a handful of grapes in the afternoon and just had lunch; apple, marmite sarnies, vegan cheese and dried fruit of some description.

Had lunch later, in a bit to change the eating pattern as mentioned before. Will see how it goes!

Bron

kazzymc · 11th May, 2009

i think ill be doing similiar things with the fruit cant afford pre packed all the time but ill keep trying to buy the prepacked for aslong as i can seeing as its just for me and OH the kids can have normal fruit lol

bronski · 11th May, 2009

The best time to scope out pre packed fruit is at the end of a night at Sainsburys, we usually pick them up for about 30/40p each! What's your thought on dried fruit? I'm a massive fan, and it really helps get the intake up.

Rest of the day has been spot on: had a handful of sultanas and some dates at lunch, then tea was potato wedges, falafal and veg. Left some of the falafal for tomorrow, and had some more sultanas and two dried apricots after.

Picked up some caramel snack-a-jacks today, they're very tasty, if nutritionally empty! Also got some maple and pecan granola style cereal, which I'm going to start having dry for breakfast instead of porridge.

Got my driving test tomorrow!! Quietly confident-ish, but still kept it secret. My family don't even know about it, so hoping to surprise them tomorrow. Wish me luck though, no doubt you'll hear how it goes!

Bron

Rori · 12th May, 2009

Good luck! I was thinking of doing something similar re: secret driving test. I don't think I could cope with the family and friends asking me how it's going and trying to give me advice!

I'm not a vegetarian, not by any means but since I started my healthy eating plan i've been upping my veggie intake massively and enjoying all manner of vegetarian meals (even as a take out, a first for me!)

How do you manage to keep your protein and iron levels up? Especially if you're edging towards Vegan... Great job on the weightloss though!

abz · 12th May, 2009

hey you. found you!!

good luck with your driving test today. can't wait to hear how it goes

abz xx

Silence · 12th May, 2009

Just popped in to say hello

Hope you have a nice day hun!

kazzymc · 12th May, 2009

morning bron

Good luck with driving test look forward to hear how u done,,,, on teh dried fruit front yeah is a brilliant way for upping fruit intake and for little nibbles when u feel ur gonna waste away from starvation.

cazj · 12th May, 2009

Best of luck on the driving test! I bet you kicked butt!

bronski · 12th May, 2009

Hey everyone!

Rori: I'm very glad I did this test in secret! I'm definitely going that route next time. Oo, yay for trying all the veggie stuff! I love my veg

Erm... iron and protein, about that... Nah, I tend to do OK. Dried fruit tends to be quite high in iron, and protein I get through nuts, seeds and pulses. Though my iron intake probably leaves a lot to be desired, considering over the counter supplements.

Abz: You caught me

Thanks for luck, babe!

Silence: Thanks for swinging in! *big waves*

Kazzy: Thanks for luck! Mmmm... I love my dried fruit, especially dried banana! More expensive than banana chips, but so much tastier!

Caz: Thanks for the luck

Welp, I didn't pass my test. Just the one major this time (first time was two) I didn't leave enough room between me and another car. I just kinda freaked out because I'd been waiting to go for ages and felt like I was missing too many opportunities. Never mind, better luck next time!

Food today has been spot on so far: porridge and maple syrup for breakfast; apple, vegan cheese, two slices of bread with marmite and a handful of dried sultanas for lunch.

Going to have a slice of toast with maple syrup about 6pm, then tea later. I'm running a race tonight, only about 4miles, and will need something to be going on with.

Cheers, everyone

Bron

kazzymc · 12th May, 2009

for not passing your test this time but you will have learnt from it and pass it next time,

for having a good food day and enjoy your race tonite

abz · 12th May, 2009

sorry you didn't pass this time babes. but you will next time

abz xx

bronski · 12th May, 2009

Kazzy: Totally, I try and take every mistake and learn from it so next time I know what to do. Next time, in theory, I shall pass!

Abz: Thanks, babe. I'm dead set on passing third time. I'm very much like my mum, and she passed third time. Hopefully there's something in the genes...

Race went really well! It involved the dreaded Spout Hill, which everyone has been talking fearfully of for months! About 70% of runners walked up, but I managed to run the entire thing

Did the course in 34.10, which I'm quite happy with considering I only got back into training last week.

Rest of food has been pretty good, just having tea now. Had slice of toast with maple syrup pre run, handful of grapes post run, leftover wedges and falafal with noodles, veg, beans and soy sauce and green beans. Will have some dried fruit after.

So far so good, finger's crossed for weigh in at the end of the week

Bron

ETA: I left half the noodles!! There's dinner tomorrow

So pleased! Had some dates after. Joyjoy

abz · 13th May, 2009

well done babes!! walking up hills fills me with dread. let along running up them!! ha.

abz xx

PurpleButterfly · 13th May, 2009

Hey bron! Don't fret it about the test. I took a few times to pass as well but got there in the end!

Well done with your weight loss so far, and you're so close to your wedding now!! All ready now? I admire you making your own dress: are you quite sewing proficient then?

11th May, 2009	#16 (permalink)
kazzymc Really Really likes to post! kazzymc's Profile Albums kazzymc's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th June, 2008 Location: clydebank Posts: 1,586 Thanks: 41 Thanked 108 Times in 108 Posts Rep Power: 176 Diet: slimfast Start Weight: 255lb Current Weight: 227.5lb Goal Weight: 145lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 27.5lb Weight to Lose: 82.5lb % Lost 10.78%	Well done bron for leaving some of the chips always a good achievement,,, i find getting the 5 a day fruit and veg is easier achieved if you buy the pre packed packets of fruit and veg always handy to have in the fridge to help keep the munchies at bay aswell,, and well done bron`s dad for the fresh pear and pineapple Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ get back into size 18 16 14 get into 17s 16s 15s 14s 13s 12s 11s

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bronski Anything But Ordinary bronski's Profile Albums bronski's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th May, 2009 Location: Hull Suburbs, UK Posts: 666 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 108 Diet: sensible, healthy eating Height: 5' 3" Start Date: June 2006 Start Weight: 208lb Current Weight: 136lb Goal Weight: 127lb Goal Date: autumn 2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 36.8 Current BMI: 24.1 Goal BMI: 22.5 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 72lb Weight to Lose: 9lb % Lost 34.62%	Thanks Kazzy I'll admit, it was quite hard but so glad I left them! Oo, and thanks for the heads up about prepacked fruits. I tend to strike the mark pretty well, but what I might do is buy in more fresh fruit and pre pack it myself to keep a monitor of it. Living on a bit of a budget at the mo Today's been good so far: porridge for brekkie (made with water, no milk) with a teaspoon of Golden Syrup and cinnamon, a handful of grapes in the afternoon and just had lunch; apple, marmite sarnies, vegan cheese and dried fruit of some description. Had lunch later, in a bit to change the eating pattern as mentioned before. Will see how it goes! Bron Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ I'm RUNNING TO THE BEAT on behalf of Click here to help me out! My Diary SQUATTER COUNT: INNUMERABLE!!!

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kazzymc Really Really likes to post! kazzymc's Profile Albums kazzymc's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th June, 2008 Location: clydebank Posts: 1,586 Thanks: 41 Thanked 108 Times in 108 Posts Rep Power: 176 Diet: slimfast Start Weight: 255lb Current Weight: 227.5lb Goal Weight: 145lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 27.5lb Weight to Lose: 82.5lb % Lost 10.78%	i think ill be doing similiar things with the fruit cant afford pre packed all the time but ill keep trying to buy the prepacked for aslong as i can seeing as its just for me and OH the kids can have normal fruit lol Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ get back into size 18 16 14 get into 17s 16s 15s 14s 13s 12s 11s

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bronski Anything But Ordinary bronski's Profile Albums bronski's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th May, 2009 Location: Hull Suburbs, UK Posts: 666 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 108 Diet: sensible, healthy eating Height: 5' 3" Start Date: June 2006 Start Weight: 208lb Current Weight: 136lb Goal Weight: 127lb Goal Date: autumn 2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 36.8 Current BMI: 24.1 Goal BMI: 22.5 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 72lb Weight to Lose: 9lb % Lost 34.62%	The best time to scope out pre packed fruit is at the end of a night at Sainsburys, we usually pick them up for about 30/40p each! What's your thought on dried fruit? I'm a massive fan, and it really helps get the intake up. Rest of the day has been spot on: had a handful of sultanas and some dates at lunch, then tea was potato wedges, falafal and veg. Left some of the falafal for tomorrow, and had some more sultanas and two dried apricots after. Picked up some caramel snack-a-jacks today, they're very tasty, if nutritionally empty! Also got some maple and pecan granola style cereal, which I'm going to start having dry for breakfast instead of porridge. Got my driving test tomorrow!! Quietly confident-ish, but still kept it secret. My family don't even know about it, so hoping to surprise them tomorrow. Wish me luck though, no doubt you'll hear how it goes! Bron Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ I'm RUNNING TO THE BEAT on behalf of Click here to help me out! My Diary SQUATTER COUNT: INNUMERABLE!!!

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Rori Regular Member Rori's Profile Albums Rori's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd April, 2009 Location: London/Orlando Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Diet: Calorie counting and exercise Height: 5' 7" Start Date: Oct 08 Start Weight: 173lb Current Weight: 147lb Goal Weight: 130lb Goal Date: Aug 18th BMI Information: Start BMI: 27.1 Current BMI: 23 Goal BMI: 20.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 26lb Weight to Lose: 17lb % Lost 15.03%	Good luck! I was thinking of doing something similar re: secret driving test. I don't think I could cope with the family and friends asking me how it's going and trying to give me advice! I'm not a vegetarian, not by any means but since I started my healthy eating plan i've been upping my veggie intake massively and enjoying all manner of vegetarian meals (even as a take out, a first for me!) How do you manage to keep your protein and iron levels up? Especially if you're edging towards Vegan... Great job on the weightloss though! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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cazj Regular Member cazj's Profile Albums cazj's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th May, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 26 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Start Weight: 209lb Current Weight: 176lb Goal Weight: 130lb Goal Date: When I Get There Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 33lb Weight to Lose: 46lb % Lost 15.79%	Best of luck on the driving test! I bet you kicked butt! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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bronski Anything But Ordinary bronski's Profile Albums bronski's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th May, 2009 Location: Hull Suburbs, UK Posts: 666 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 108 Diet: sensible, healthy eating Height: 5' 3" Start Date: June 2006 Start Weight: 208lb Current Weight: 136lb Goal Weight: 127lb Goal Date: autumn 2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 36.8 Current BMI: 24.1 Goal BMI: 22.5 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 72lb Weight to Lose: 9lb % Lost 34.62%	Hey everyone! Rori: I'm very glad I did this test in secret! I'm definitely going that route next time. Oo, yay for trying all the veggie stuff! I love my veg Erm... iron and protein, about that... Nah, I tend to do OK. Dried fruit tends to be quite high in iron, and protein I get through nuts, seeds and pulses. Though my iron intake probably leaves a lot to be desired, considering over the counter supplements. Abz: You caught me Thanks for luck, babe! Silence: Thanks for swinging in! big waves Kazzy: Thanks for luck! Mmmm... I love my dried fruit, especially dried banana! More expensive than banana chips, but so much tastier! Caz: Thanks for the luck Welp, I didn't pass my test. Just the one major this time (first time was two) I didn't leave enough room between me and another car. I just kinda freaked out because I'd been waiting to go for ages and felt like I was missing too many opportunities. Never mind, better luck next time! Food today has been spot on so far: porridge and maple syrup for breakfast; apple, vegan cheese, two slices of bread with marmite and a handful of dried sultanas for lunch. Going to have a slice of toast with maple syrup about 6pm, then tea later. I'm running a race tonight, only about 4miles, and will need something to be going on with. Cheers, everyone Bron Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ I'm RUNNING TO THE BEAT on behalf of Click here to help me out! My Diary SQUATTER COUNT: INNUMERABLE!!!

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abz Im always here! abz's Profile Albums abz's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st May, 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,215 Thanks: 1 Thanked 151 Times in 151 Posts Rep Power: 828	sorry you didn't pass this time babes. but you will next time abz xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ My Baby Diary :http://www.minimins.com/pregnancy-wi...y-diary-d.html My diary: http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-di...me-pickle.html

12th May, 2009	#28 (permalink)
bronski Anything But Ordinary bronski's Profile Albums bronski's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th May, 2009 Location: Hull Suburbs, UK Posts: 666 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 108 Diet: sensible, healthy eating Height: 5' 3" Start Date: June 2006 Start Weight: 208lb Current Weight: 136lb Goal Weight: 127lb Goal Date: autumn 2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 36.8 Current BMI: 24.1 Goal BMI: 22.5 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 72lb Weight to Lose: 9lb % Lost 34.62%	Kazzy: Totally, I try and take every mistake and learn from it so next time I know what to do. Next time, in theory, I shall pass! Abz: Thanks, babe. I'm dead set on passing third time. I'm very much like my mum, and she passed third time. Hopefully there's something in the genes... Race went really well! It involved the dreaded Spout Hill, which everyone has been talking fearfully of for months! About 70% of runners walked up, but I managed to run the entire thing Did the course in 34.10, which I'm quite happy with considering I only got back into training last week. Rest of food has been pretty good, just having tea now. Had slice of toast with maple syrup pre run, handful of grapes post run, leftover wedges and falafal with noodles, veg, beans and soy sauce and green beans. Will have some dried fruit after. So far so good, finger's crossed for weigh in at the end of the week Bron ETA: I left half the noodles!! There's dinner tomorrow So pleased! Had some dates after. Joyjoy Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ I'm RUNNING TO THE BEAT on behalf of Click here to help me out! My Diary SQUATTER COUNT: INNUMERABLE!!! Last edited by bronski : 12th May, 2009 at 11:57 PM

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abz Im always here! abz's Profile Albums abz's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st May, 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,215 Thanks: 1 Thanked 151 Times in 151 Posts Rep Power: 828	well done babes!! walking up hills fills me with dread. let along running up them!! ha. abz xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ My Baby Diary :http://www.minimins.com/pregnancy-wi...y-diary-d.html My diary: http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-di...me-pickle.html

13th May, 2009	#30 (permalink)
PurpleButterfly 16lb to go! PurpleButterfly's Profile Albums PurpleButterfly's Photo Gallery Join Date: 10th January, 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,315 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 13 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts Rep Power: 149 Diet: Calorie counting plain and simple :) Height: 5' 8" Start Date: 14/01/09 Start Weight: 226lb Current Weight: 193lb Goal Weight: 178lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.4 Current BMI: 29.3 Goal BMI: 27.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 33lb Weight to Lose: 15lb % Lost 14.6%	Hey bron! Don't fret it about the test. I took a few times to pass as well but got there in the end! Well done with your weight loss so far, and you're so close to your wedding now!! All ready now? I admire you making your own dress: are you quite sewing proficient then? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Ellie "If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room." -- Anita Roddick

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