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la_tinkerbelle · 10th November, 2009

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want2byummymummy · 11th November, 2009

hello and welcome - im pretty new to xenial too only been on tablets for just over 2 weeks. I did a lot of research and to be honest it almost put me off - until i found minis. This site has been great and it reassured me that as long as i stuck to a low fat diet I wouldnt have any of the dreaded side effects.
Try not to eat foods that are more than 5% fat (5g of fat per 100g) and a maximum of 15g of fat per meal.
I find those the easiest ways to monitor my fat intake. The 5g per 100g is quick and simple to work out when your shopping too.

Good luck with your journey, you have a good reason for doing this and I really hope that losing weight makes surgery less of a risk for you. xx

Earthmother · 11th November, 2009

Great to meet you Clair, you're in the right place here. The support is fantastic. I've had health problems too recently (heart attack). I'm on medication and am fine, but with all the tests I had it was discovered that I had poor liver function. Apparently I have a very 'fatty' liver. I can't tell you how delightful it was to discover I was fat INSIDE as well! Anyway, one thing I'm sure of, the only thing in this life that you can have total control over is your weight, with the help of Xenical and the gang at minis we can all get in control. I wish you well with your health issues and remind you that losing weight is more than just cosmetic, we owe it to the people that love us to do what we can to stay as healthy as poss!

Kes · 11th November, 2009

Welcome to Mini's.. this site and this section has been so supportive and i wouldnt not have lost the weight (although its a small amount to a)what i have to lose and b) what others have lost..) without this site and this amazing group of people!!

i do hope you ever sucess in your journey... and i do hope that losing weight will help with what surgery you have to have...

please keep posting. we would love to all know how it goes, and keep up to date with everyone...

Good LUCK!!

purple_kathryn · 11th November, 2009

Hi Clair,

Sorry to hear about your troubles

I hope everything works out okay for you!

As well as taking the xenical I go out for a 30-40 min walk at least 5 days a week. The exercise bit is just as important but walking is a relatively easy way to do it.

I'd also be thrilled with a size 16. I jumped the gun a bit today and bought a pair of size 18 tracky bottoms. Bit tight round the tum though.

Calkarima · 11th November, 2009

Hi

Good luck losing weight with Xenical. I've been on it for just over a month and have lost a stone so far. You have a fantastic reason for losing weight and also sound like you are very determined so I'm sure you're going to do really well.

I also did research online about it but haven't found it anywhere near as bad as its painted, so long as I eat healthily.

Keep posting, Minis has really helped me over the past month and I'm sure you'll find everyone as friendly as I have.

xx

la_tinkerbelle · 11th November, 2009

Hi guys!

Thanks so much for the replies, it's lovely to know there's people out there going through the same experiences and willing to share the ups and downs that us dieters face...

I'm actually no stranger to diets lol and one thing I have realised is the 5g rule which is actually pretty similar to Rosemary Conley's rule that I did years ago of 4g per 100g... so something I'm familiar with which is good, makes it all a little less daunting!

I'm not actually starting the Xenical til next Thursday as I have quite a lot of tests and procedures to get through up until next Wednesday so it's healthy eating til then, and then onto the tablets... we'll see how it goes

One day at a time is my motto these days... the inspirations on here are all proof it can be done, thank you to everyone who posts their losses and successes!

Thanks again!

Clair

PiiNK_PuNkStarr x · 16th November, 2009

dieting is EVIL words :P. just think of it as healthy habits lol.
im sure you will do fine and i hope in being here and loosing weight it will help you in other areas too.. just stick at it and come find us when your low , we are a good team here and we all help each other out

welcome to the xenical family xx

kae · 16th November, 2009

hiya clair

welcome to xenical! good luck and if u need any advice at all just ask!

love katie
xxxx

la_tinkerbelle · 16th November, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by PiiNK_PuNkStarr x

dieting is EVIL words

lol that's exactly what the new doctor said - he said I wasn't going on a diet, we were changing my whole way of eating/living with food... dieters fail, healthy eaters always prosper for the rest of their lives he said

Thanks again for the welcomes!

I decided to start my Xenical journey today...

I was going to wait til Thursday when all my battery of tests are over and done with but then thought it's the same old mind set 'I'll do it tomorrow...' so kick up the bum and took the first pill this morning, even managed a banana for breakfast (I find it hard to eat breakfast

)...

I'm so hopefully at the thought of losing some - any - weight, and being healthier, I feel like crying at the thought of it...

But, fingers crossed, this is a good thing and is gonna be great!

Clair x

skyegirl · 16th November, 2009

Welcome Clair, you'll do great.
xx

PiiNK_PuNkStarr x · 16th November, 2009

we are here for when u need a shove in right direction

x

Calkarima · 16th November, 2009

Well done for getting going. Good luck with it.

xx

kae · 17th November, 2009

good on you for bringing your start date forwards!

good uck

love katie
xxx

Kes · 17th November, 2009

Well done!! keep us posted on how you go!!

10th November, 2009	#1 (permalink)
la_tinkerbelle Likes to post la_tinkerbelle's Profile Albums la_tinkerbelle's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th October, 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 7	New Starter on the Xenical way of life... .... __________________ Life's so very short, there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend... Last edited by la_tinkerbelle : 19th December, 2009 at 03:06 AM

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want2byummymummy Likes to post want2byummymummy's Profile Albums want2byummymummy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd October, 2009 Location: Renfrew, Scotland Posts: 174 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Rep Power: 2 Diet: Xenical Height: 5' 6" Start Date: 23/10/09 Start Weight: 217lb Current Weight: 195lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: 01/10/10 BMI Information: Start BMI: 35 Current BMI: 31.5 Goal BMI: 24.9 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 22lb Weight to Lose: 41lb % Lost 10.14%	hello and welcome - im pretty new to xenial too only been on tablets for just over 2 weeks. I did a lot of research and to be honest it almost put me off - until i found minis. This site has been great and it reassured me that as long as i stuck to a low fat diet I wouldnt have any of the dreaded side effects. Try not to eat foods that are more than 5% fat (5g of fat per 100g) and a maximum of 15g of fat per meal. I find those the easiest ways to monitor my fat intake. The 5g per 100g is quick and simple to work out when your shopping too. Good luck with your journey, you have a good reason for doing this and I really hope that losing weight makes surgery less of a risk for you. xx __________________ Pamela xx Mini Goals: 1) To lose 1 stone done 20/11/09 2) To lose 21 lbs done 18/12/09 3) To lose 2 stones 4) To lose 4 stones 5) To reach target Reasons: 1) To be fit and healthy to run around after my daughter 2) be able to take her to the swimming, without feeling that everyones looking!! 3) To feel more attractive and have more confidence. 4) To be able to start going out again and stop declining invitations!

11th November, 2009	#3 (permalink)
Earthmother Likes to cook Earthmother's Profile Albums Earthmother's Photo Gallery Join Date: 24th October, 2009 Location: County Durham Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 3 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 3" Start Date: 4.01.09 Start Weight: 220lb Current Weight: 212lb Goal Weight: 171lb Goal Date: April 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 39 Current BMI: 37.6 Goal BMI: 30.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 8lb Weight to Lose: 41lb % Lost 3.64%	Great to meet you Clair, you're in the right place here. The support is fantastic. I've had health problems too recently (heart attack). I'm on medication and am fine, but with all the tests I had it was discovered that I had poor liver function. Apparently I have a very 'fatty' liver. I can't tell you how delightful it was to discover I was fat INSIDE as well! Anyway, one thing I'm sure of, the only thing in this life that you can have total control over is your weight, with the help of Xenical and the gang at minis we can all get in control. I wish you well with your health issues and remind you that losing weight is more than just cosmetic, we owe it to the people that love us to do what we can to stay as healthy as poss! __________________ Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Chart Started Slimming World 4th Jan 2010. Weight: 215.5lbs (15st 5 1/2lbs) Measurements :- 04.01.10 - Bust 46" waist 43" Hips 48" 18.01.10 - Bust 46" waist 42" Hips 48" - Lost 1" GOALS Lose 7lbs - 11.01.10 Lose 14lbs Get to 198lbs (10% off) Get under 190lbs Get under 180lbs Get to 171lbs

11th November, 2009	#4 (permalink)
Kes Needs a life Kes's Profile Albums Kes's Photo Gallery Join Date: 24th September, 2009 Posts: 1,465 Thanks: 47 Thanked 60 Times in 57 Posts Rep Power: 125 Diet: Slim Fast/ Xenical Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 21/9/09 Start Weight: 232lb Current Weight: 202lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: December 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 39.8 Current BMI: 34.7 Goal BMI: 24 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 30lb Weight to Lose: 62lb % Lost 12.93%	Welcome to Mini's.. this site and this section has been so supportive and i wouldnt not have lost the weight (although its a small amount to a)what i have to lose and b) what others have lost..) without this site and this amazing group of people!! i do hope you ever sucess in your journey... and i do hope that losing weight will help with what surgery you have to have... please keep posting. we would love to all know how it goes, and keep up to date with everyone... Good LUCK!! __________________

11th November, 2009	#5 (permalink)
purple_kathryn Mostly harmless purple_kathryn's Profile Albums purple_kathryn's Photo Gallery Join Date: 5th November, 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 372 Thanks: 13 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts Rep Power: 12 Diet: low fat/low cal/taking xenical Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 02/06/2009 Start Weight: 292lb Current Weight: 236lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: November 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 48.6 Current BMI: 39.3 Goal BMI: 25.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 56lb Weight to Lose: 82lb % Lost 19.18%	Hi Clair, Sorry to hear about your troubles I hope everything works out okay for you! As well as taking the xenical I go out for a 30-40 min walk at least 5 days a week. The exercise bit is just as important but walking is a relatively easy way to do it. I'd also be thrilled with a size 16. I jumped the gun a bit today and bought a pair of size 18 tracky bottoms. Bit tight round the tum though. __________________ Goals Lose a stone by 13th July (3lbs short) Lose a stone by start of September (met and 1lb over) Lose a stone by my birthday 9/11/09 (2lbs short) 17st 5lbs by Christmas (met 2lbs over! ) 17st 3lbs by end of December 09 (Dec Challenge) (2lbs short) 16st 12lbs by end of Jan 2010 (1lb short) Next Mini Goals 16st 7lbs by end of Feb 2010 Main Goals 14st 12lbs 8th April 2010 11st 12lbs 8th September 2010

11th November, 2009	#6 (permalink)
Calkarima Gonna do it this time Calkarima's Profile Albums Calkarima's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th July, 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 137 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 5 Diet: Xenical Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 8 October 2009 Start Weight: 248lb Current Weight: 210lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: Sept 17 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 41.3 Current BMI: 34.9 Goal BMI: 23.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 38lb Weight to Lose: 70lb % Lost 15.32%	Hi Good luck losing weight with Xenical. I've been on it for just over a month and have lost a stone so far. You have a fantastic reason for losing weight and also sound like you are very determined so I'm sure you're going to do really well. I also did research online about it but haven't found it anywhere near as bad as its painted, so long as I eat healthily. Keep posting, Minis has really helped me over the past month and I'm sure you'll find everyone as friendly as I have. xx __________________ TARGETS Start weight 17st 10 lbs 16 st 5 - 5 November 09 - done 15st 13 - 1 December 09 - done 14 st 12st 8 lbs 11st 4lbs 10st NEXT MINI TARGET

11th November, 2009	#7 (permalink)
la_tinkerbelle Likes to post la_tinkerbelle's Profile Albums la_tinkerbelle's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th October, 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 7	Hi guys! Thanks so much for the replies, it's lovely to know there's people out there going through the same experiences and willing to share the ups and downs that us dieters face... I'm actually no stranger to diets lol and one thing I have realised is the 5g rule which is actually pretty similar to Rosemary Conley's rule that I did years ago of 4g per 100g... so something I'm familiar with which is good, makes it all a little less daunting! I'm not actually starting the Xenical til next Thursday as I have quite a lot of tests and procedures to get through up until next Wednesday so it's healthy eating til then, and then onto the tablets... we'll see how it goes One day at a time is my motto these days... the inspirations on here are all proof it can be done, thank you to everyone who posts their losses and successes! Thanks again! Clair __________________ Life's so very short, there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend...

16th November, 2009	#8 (permalink)
PiiNK_PuNkStarr x iM ON MY WaY!!..<3 PiiNK_PuNkStarr x's Profile Albums PiiNK_PuNkStarr x's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th November, 2008 Location: North wales. UK Posts: 1,816 Thanks: 16 Thanked 47 Times in 46 Posts Rep Power: 178 Diet: Xenical. Height: 5' 2" Start Date: 9th february 2009 Start Weight: 326lb Current Weight: 164lb Goal Weight: 136lb Goal Date: january 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 59.6 Current BMI: 30 Goal BMI: 24.9 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 162lb Weight to Lose: 28lb % Lost 49.69%	dieting is EVIL words :P. just think of it as healthy habits lol. im sure you will do fine and i hope in being here and loosing weight it will help you in other areas too.. just stick at it and come find us when your low , we are a good team here and we all help each other out welcome to the xenical family xx __________________ February 2010 goal= Get to 11 Stone (on docs scales 10lbs to go)

16th November, 2009	#9 (permalink)
kae gunna be a fatty for ever kae's Profile Albums kae's Photo Gallery Join Date: 5th June, 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2,760 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 224 Thanked 189 Times in 189 Posts Rep Power: 180 Diet: xenical, Slimming world & gym!! Height: 5' 7" Start Date: 14th may 2009 Start Weight: 224lb Current Weight: 193lb Goal Weight: 168lb Goal Date: 1/3/2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 35.1 Current BMI: 30.2 Goal BMI: 26.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 31lb Weight to Lose: 25lb % Lost 13.84%	hiya clair welcome to xenical! good luck and if u need any advice at all just ask! love katie xxxx __________________ Goals :- To lose 1 stone! 6/08/09 To get to 92kgs 8/10/09 (lose 2 stone since starting xenical) Lose 10% of my weight08/10/09 Get to 190lbs (post baby weight) 13st 7lbs (lose 3 stone) Started Slimmin world (thanks abby) 7/1/10 Cheeky squatters you have been evicted!!!! Week 1 - 6.5lbs Week 2 - 1lbs Week 3 - 0.5 on Week 4 - 2.5 lbs

16th November, 2009	#11 (permalink)
skyegirl Likes to post skyegirl's Profile Albums skyegirl's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st July, 2009 Location: Isle of Skye Posts: 311 Thanks: 44 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts Rep Power: 45 Diet: xenical low fat Height: 5' 2" Start Date: 17/07/09 Start Weight: 187lb Current Weight: 161lb Goal Weight: 126lb Goal Date: 25/02/2010 my birthday BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.2 Current BMI: 29.4 Goal BMI: 23 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 26lb Weight to Lose: 35lb % Lost 13.9%	Welcome Clair, you'll do great. xx __________________ GOALS : To get below 13 st To get to 12st 7lb To fit into my size 14 jeans To get below 12 st To lose 10% of my weight Get to 11st Get to 10st 7lb To lose 20% of my weight Get to 10st Get to 9st 7lb Get to 9st GOAL No, its not snowing yet but I love this photo of the view from my garden.

16th November, 2009	#12 (permalink)
PiiNK_PuNkStarr x iM ON MY WaY!!..<3 PiiNK_PuNkStarr x's Profile Albums PiiNK_PuNkStarr x's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th November, 2008 Location: North wales. UK Posts: 1,816 Thanks: 16 Thanked 47 Times in 46 Posts Rep Power: 178 Diet: Xenical. Height: 5' 2" Start Date: 9th february 2009 Start Weight: 326lb Current Weight: 164lb Goal Weight: 136lb Goal Date: january 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 59.6 Current BMI: 30 Goal BMI: 24.9 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 162lb Weight to Lose: 28lb % Lost 49.69%	we are here for when u need a shove in right direction x __________________ February 2010 goal= Get to 11 Stone (on docs scales 10lbs to go)

16th November, 2009	#13 (permalink)
Calkarima Gonna do it this time Calkarima's Profile Albums Calkarima's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th July, 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 137 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 5 Diet: Xenical Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 8 October 2009 Start Weight: 248lb Current Weight: 210lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: Sept 17 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 41.3 Current BMI: 34.9 Goal BMI: 23.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 38lb Weight to Lose: 70lb % Lost 15.32%	Well done for getting going. Good luck with it. xx __________________ TARGETS Start weight 17st 10 lbs 16 st 5 - 5 November 09 - done 15st 13 - 1 December 09 - done 14 st 12st 8 lbs 11st 4lbs 10st NEXT MINI TARGET

17th November, 2009	#14 (permalink)
kae gunna be a fatty for ever kae's Profile Albums kae's Photo Gallery Join Date: 5th June, 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2,760 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 224 Thanked 189 Times in 189 Posts Rep Power: 180 Diet: xenical, Slimming world & gym!! Height: 5' 7" Start Date: 14th may 2009 Start Weight: 224lb Current Weight: 193lb Goal Weight: 168lb Goal Date: 1/3/2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 35.1 Current BMI: 30.2 Goal BMI: 26.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 31lb Weight to Lose: 25lb % Lost 13.84%	good on you for bringing your start date forwards! good uck love katie xxx __________________ Goals :- To lose 1 stone! 6/08/09 To get to 92kgs 8/10/09 (lose 2 stone since starting xenical) Lose 10% of my weight08/10/09 Get to 190lbs (post baby weight) 13st 7lbs (lose 3 stone) Started Slimmin world (thanks abby) 7/1/10 Cheeky squatters you have been evicted!!!! Week 1 - 6.5lbs Week 2 - 1lbs Week 3 - 0.5 on Week 4 - 2.5 lbs

17th November, 2009	#15 (permalink)
Kes Needs a life Kes's Profile Albums Kes's Photo Gallery Join Date: 24th September, 2009 Posts: 1,465 Thanks: 47 Thanked 60 Times in 57 Posts Rep Power: 125 Diet: Slim Fast/ Xenical Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 21/9/09 Start Weight: 232lb Current Weight: 202lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: December 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 39.8 Current BMI: 34.7 Goal BMI: 24 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 30lb Weight to Lose: 62lb % Lost 12.93%	Well done!! keep us posted on how you go!! __________________

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