Recently registered with MiniMins weight loss support forum? Welcome and I hope you will make yourself at home and if you need any help please ask! Write a short introduction about yourself - or just say Hello!!! Sat, 04 Nov 2017 23:38:27 +0000 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 23:38:27 +0000 MiniMins.com https://www.minimins.com/forums/introductions.122/ Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:36:52 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/new-to-forum-but-not-to-this.358922/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/new-to-forum-but-not-to-this.358922/ invalid@example.com (Annie-Mouse) Annie-Mouse

I'm new here, and I've just re-started the Cambridge Weight Plan - been on it for a week now, but I forgot how much people judge you if they see you dieting. The amount of people who'll tell you it's not healthy, you'll never keep the weight off, why are you doing that etc etc etc is *unbelievably* depressing.

So I really wanted to find somewhere I could talk about this and not be shamed for it. It feels like this massive social lose/lose situation whereby everyone treats you badly if you're fat AND they treat you badly if you try to do something about it.

Eek, I sound really angry, haha. I didn't realise I was so upset until I wrote it out.

Anyway, the history here is that I was kinda fat as a child, but really incredibly skinny as a teenager, and looking back with the knowledge I have now as a grown up (I'm 30-something), probably because I had an eating disorder. I just...

new to forum but not to this]]> 1 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:25:25 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/new-member-posting-daily-to-tackle-emotional-eating-plz-feel-free-to-message-me.358993/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/new-member-posting-daily-to-tackle-emotional-eating-plz-feel-free-to-message-me.358993/ invalid@example.com (Babybird82) Babybird82 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 14:27:06 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/hello-slimming-world-veggie-vegan.358994/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/hello-slimming-world-veggie-vegan.358994/ invalid@example.com (VeganSW) VeganSW Sat, 04 Nov 2017 11:57:28 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/looking-to-lose-weight-over-the-next-6-months-to-a-year.358608/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/looking-to-lose-weight-over-the-next-6-months-to-a-year.358608/ invalid@example.com (Chubby Ghost) Chubby Ghost I'm 6ft tall and well built.
I've not signed up for any slimming plan.
Looking to lose weight through sensible eating and exercise

According to the scales my weight has climbed to around 266lbs which is about 19 stone.
I'm a 40-42 inch waist which I believe is too large.
Looking to get my waist down to around 32-34 inches.

I've purchased a York Fitness Active 110 Exercise Bike.
I'm doing 70 mins a day on the Exercise Bike after my initial first couple of weeks to get used to it.
It's split into a early morning and evening session of 35 minutes each.
My worst 35 minute distance is 17.65km.
My best 35 minute distance is 19.74km.
Usually at least 36km a day.

If the pulse mechanism is correct pulse falls between 120 & 140 during exercise.
Trying to watch what I'm eating more.]]> 9 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 09:09:59 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/diary-of-a-fat-old-bird-to-mature-elegant-swan.358989/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/diary-of-a-fat-old-bird-to-mature-elegant-swan.358989/ invalid@example.com (Chuckles McCoy) Chuckles McCoy
I'm taking on board slimming world and trying to address this totally negative mindset I have nurtured!

No offence meant to those under 50 successful dieters out there, but none of those glossy magazines for dieters ever feature anyone over 45 on the front cover...even the latest lady on the inside of one of them who, at 47 has amazingly lost over 17 stone! An inspiration indeed!!

So, my biggest challenge is managing eating out, which we do quite a lot. Having managed to deal with main courses at our favourite restaurant, I now turn to desserts which always leave me feeling deprived and that life is unfair as my husband downs his dessert having first eaten all the complimentary bread buns with lashings of butter, and the complimentary bowl of chips meant for two, along...

Diary of a fat old bird to mature elegant swan!]]> 1 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 09:04:30 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/satnav.358984/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/satnav.358984/ invalid@example.com (Satnav) Satnav
I have ordered my Exante shake only diet. Hoping to start next Wednesday. Was looking for any helpful tips to help me reach my goals.

Thank you.]]> 8 Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:28:45 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/hello-everyone.358979/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/hello-everyone.358979/ invalid@example.com (Allotment Lady) Allotment Lady 2 Fri, 03 Nov 2017 06:46:29 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/hello-everyone-im-new-been-on-every-diet-known-to-man-woman-pretty-much-since-i-was-20-years-old.358599/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/hello-everyone-im-new-been-on-every-diet-known-to-man-woman-pretty-much-since-i-was-20-years-old.358599/ invalid@example.com (Irene Robson) Irene Robson
Just need to find people like me struggling to find a balance between binges and diets losing then putting it back on

Maybe it's just me! Stuck in a vicious circle of comfort eating and then guilt for doing that and so it goes on!

So that's me Hoping I'm gonna meet some new friends and diet family

Irene x]]> 3 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 21:06:54 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/slimming-world-strikes-again.358981/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/slimming-world-strikes-again.358981/ invalid@example.com (Lozzles87) Lozzles87
I would like to say I’m a complete beginner but that would be lying...I was officially a SW target member in 2013, since then I stopped going to group (big mistake) and have steadily gained around a stone each year. Sheepishly walked back into group yesterday and back on it to lose it all again!]]> 1 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:07:57 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/vegan-in-the-house.358884/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/vegan-in-the-house.358884/ invalid@example.com (Kawaii_Vegan_Ness) Kawaii_Vegan_Ness
Been lurking on this site for a few years now, while i dipped my toes into the World of Slimming.

I've been on slimming world for 12 weeks now, and just bought my next 12 week count down! Christmas here i come!
I've been on a journey since the beginning of the year, to lose weight and gain my confidence back. I turn 30 in January and that is my ultimate goal to be super happy with myself.
Been having a few weeks of up and down, and i know full well its because I've been cheating.

So here i am this week, fully back in the game, doing a few days SP to kick start myself in the right mind frame.

Thought i'd finally sign up, so i can reply to some of the things I've been lurking on!

Hit me up if you have any queries on being vegan on Slimming World.]]> 11 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:40:01 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/which-method-is-most-effective.358973/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/which-method-is-most-effective.358973/ invalid@example.com (babyboo123) babyboo123 .please guide me. Is it better to do slimming world or download fitness pal and stay within my calories. Ive already began excercise. Any help would be greatly appreciated]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2017 08:33:35 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/i-am-new-here-too.358967/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/i-am-new-here-too.358967/ invalid@example.com (Wondercurves) Wondercurves
I am new to the forum, too - hello !

I have started Slimming World on 07/10/2017. Before Slimming World, I did Keto and Low Carb but decided to move on to something else because my husband - who is also trying to lose weight - was struggeling with Keto/LC.

Since the start of my diet in March 2017, I have lost 2st 9lb (or 37lb) and I am aiming for at least another 5st.

I find it important to lose weight and to keep it off, so speed isn't a priority.. as long as the weight goes down!

Nice to be here! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Kind regards
Wondercurves]]> 4 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:54:13 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/a-target-member-for-10-months-but-new-to-this-forum.358970/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/a-target-member-for-10-months-but-new-to-this-forum.358970/ invalid@example.com (Traxxas) Traxxas
I have been at target for 10 months but only just discovered this forum I am looking forward to getting lots advice as it's not easy staying at target sometimes]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2017 13:59:33 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/fat-lad-finally-made-the-jump.358598/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/fat-lad-finally-made-the-jump.358598/ invalid@example.com (FixatedOn) FixatedOn I have probably 12st to lose, give or take. Always happy for tips and advice, my weakness has always been full fat Coke, switched to Zero now but it is not the same. Retraining my brain to accept it!
Come say hi...

Also, started a twitter @FOShapingUp]]> 17 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:25:32 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/hello-fellow-minimins.358942/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/hello-fellow-minimins.358942/ invalid@example.com (Sandy41) Sandy41 2 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:09:19 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/hi-there.358944/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/hi-there.358944/ invalid@example.com (Retroman) Retroman
My SO has recently joined SW, and I have no idea how to cook like this, did my very best google-fu and kept finding this place, and here I am.

I am fortunate enough to have a very physical job (but as a result my diet is pretty shocking), my SO does not, I may ask silly questions and get things wrong, please be gentle with me ha

SO in all I'm here for inspiration on how to cook for my other half to help her, and also how to make tasty meals we can both enjoy, thanks in advance everyone!!

Retro (edited for clarity)]]> 1 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:09:43 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/i-wanna-be-slim-again.358929/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/i-wanna-be-slim-again.358929/ invalid@example.com (Ruth Mitchell) Ruth Mitchell
I have started the Slimming World Plan here in Australia after going to a SW meeting in the UK and was disgusted with my weight gain over the years. Its my first time doing the new Food Optimising Plan and will be a challenge as foods here are slightly different with their brands, but hopefully by being sensible with my choices I will lose the 22 Kilos needed.

Today I weighed in at 86.9kgs and Saturdays will be my weigh in day. Roll on 64Kgs

Ps I live in Bunbury Western Australia so if any one else in WA is doing it would love to have a Buddy or just anyone to give me some shout outs occasionally would be great.]]> 7 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 01:13:16 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/i%E2%80%99m-new.358940/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/i%E2%80%99m-new.358940/ invalid@example.com (Fallzy) Fallzy Notnew to weight loss though - I’m guessing that’s a common thing on here? How’s everyone else doing?
Fallzy.]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:26:35 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/newbie-posting-privileges-and-links-policy.352871/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/newbie-posting-privileges-and-links-policy.352871/ invalid@example.com (Mini) Mini Welcome to MiniMins


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Newbie Posting Privileges and Links Policy!]]> 61 Sat, 21 Oct 2017 11:56:36 +0000 https://www.minimins.com/threads/hello-all-advice-sorely-needed.358887/ https://www.minimins.com/threads/hello-all-advice-sorely-needed.358887/ invalid@example.com (shinyshoes) shinyshoes
I have been on and off of these forums for a few years now but I am back and need to seriously address my weight.

For the first time I can say that my weight is affecting my health and it's scaring me. I don't know what I currently weigh as I am nervous to go on the scales but I would guess around 16 st... and at 5ft 4 that isn't good!
I am finding it hard to breathe when I walk my dog up the hills, one of my knees are feeling a bit sensitive, I suffer with an auto immune disease which can be improved by losing weight and a back problem, which to be honest being overweight isn't helping!

This is not a ploy for sympathy as I got myself to this place and have myself to blame, but how to I start to help myself as I comfort eat for my depression?

I walk my dog daily so I do get some exercise and I have stopped smoking(albeit for 3 days)
Does anyone have any advice at all, no matter how small?thanks in advance]]> 6