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Hi LadyJo I just want to say well done on your weightloss so far. Try hang in there you've done brilliant to get this far :) I think having patience when trying to lose weight is the hardest thing ever. I always lose weight so slowly so I feel like I'm never going to lose it and then I end up...

I've stayed the same this week so I'm still 223 lbs. Had a bad day due to totm cravings and I gave in to them so I should be happy I'm not up anything I suppose. Hopefully I'll do better next week.

Down 2 lbs this week so I'm 223 lbs now

Wow Cookie Sounds like you've been having a really tough time lately Shame on that newspaper for what they did That would knock anyone's confidence You are such a strong person to get to where you are today and you probably don't even realise it You should be so proud of yourself It's great that...

Down 2 lbs so I'm 225 now

I haven't been on track since last summer so unfortunately I've put it all back on again so I'm back to square 1 again :-( On the plus side I've been doing something about it since Monday and I'm going to weigh myself every Saturday so I'm looking forward to this fresh start now I've also...

Well done Kaz I'm delighted for you You must be well chuffed :-) I was on week4 ages ago and then I had a holiday and haven't done it since so I'm startin back on monday but I'll start at week 3 cause I'm not as fit as I was so hopefully I'll get back into again I'll be lucky if I finish it by...

Had a busy few weeks so haven't been on here but basically I haven't lost anything so I've stayed the same and have 4 lbs to lose to get down to a stone off I've a wedding coming up so hopefully I'll have it gone by then

Yeah I'm glad to be back on track now My birthday is 3 weeks away and I'd love to be down a stone by then so I'm hoping I can lose those 4 lbs by then :-)

Not to worry You'll have that off in the next week or two and you're doing great with all the exercise :-)

You are doing fantastic Harry Well done xx

Down 2 lbs :-) so I hope to lose 1 lb next week and then that's the rest of the holiday gain gone :-)

Yeah I'm hoping if I lose 2lbs this week and 1 the week after I wont be too far from the stone mark then :-)

Thanks MayKu12 :) How are you getting on?

Had to weigh myself a day early but anyway I'm down 2 lbs so I'm happy enough I'm hoping for another 2 lb loss next week

Well that plan to get to the stone mark went pear shaped! I'm up 5 lbs after my hols :-( I'm back on it tomorrow and hoping to lose 2 lbs by Saturday

Sharon try not to stress too much about it It's probably only fluid and I'm sure the scales will be really good to you next week but I know its disappointing when you're trying so hard xx

Welcome to minimins Bethmaj I'm bridesmaid too for my brothers wedding I don't lose weight quick so I haven't lost as much as I had hoped but it's definitely spurred me on to keep goin even after the wedding is over I want to lose more October is ages away I'm sure you'll be down to what you...

Thanks hun I'm actually back to calorie counting now I find it easier to stick to Fingers crossed I'll get to the stone mark soon :-)

I'm still finding the second five min run in week 4 very tough so I don't feel I'm ready for week 5 just yet I'm such a wuss lol

Thanks Sharon :-) Yeah I'm looking forward to getting my first stone off

Wow that's fantastic Kaz You must be well chuffed :-) I'm still repeating week 4

Hows everyone doing? I had put up 2 lbs last week but I've lost 3 this week so I'm 11 lbs down so far :-)

Hi Sharon I lost the 2 lbs I put up lastweek plus another one so I'm 11 lbs gone now in total :-)

Down 3 lbs since lastweek :-) So that's 11 lbs so far! I'd love to lose 3 lbs by next week to reach my first stone but I've a wedding this weekend so I know that'll do some damage lol Hopefully if I'm good the rest of the week I'll get to that stone mark :-)

I normally weigh myself Saturday but Ive to weigh tomorrow instead so will let you know how it goes

Well done Sharon xx

Yeah I don't mind how long it takes as long as I keep losing :-)

Thats brilliant Tracy You must be well chuffed :-) I've 8 stone to lose altogether but I've broken it into two targets of 4 stone cause it feels more achievable to me that way! It's all in the mind I know lol

Haha That makes me feel alot better xx I'm nearly 33 now so maybe by the time I'm 50 I'll get to target lol

I'm trying to lose weight since the end of January and I'm still not down a stone so I know all about slow losses but like you say if I stick with it I'll eventually get there :-)

Thanks Tracy :-) Well done on your weightloss That's fantastic xx

Well done on week 5 Yay :-)

Between pizza kit kats and revels your making me hungry lol One of my best friends is getting married friday Can't wait so I'll have to be really good this week to make sure my dress fits nice I always have to have a treat Keeps me sane :-) Had a flake after dinner Tia Maria sounds lovely Sharon...

Hi Windy Just wanted to say best of luck with your weightloss I'm sure you'll do it :-)

Well done Sharon Youre so near your first stone That's brilliant I was down 10 lbs altogether last week but I had a crappy week so I'm up 2 lbs now but I've my friends wedding next week so I'm trying to be good now and I'm hoping I'll be down 3 lbs by then Will keep you posted :-)

Sounds like you're having a great time hun Definitely enjoy it to the max Plenty of time for dieting when you're back :-)

Well done everyone :-)

Lost another pound lastweek but had an awful week this week so Im up 2 lbs :-( Haven't done couch25k in 2 weeks so I've to get back into it this weekend I'll be starting week 4 AGAIN! Hope I havent lost my fitness too much coz I was already finding week 4 tough before I had the 2 week break...

I haven't done couch25k in 2 weeks so I've to get back into it aswell I'm going to do week 4 AGAIN :-) Hope you are all doing well xx

Up 2 lbs Had an awful week Did no exercise and never calorie counted as my Mam was in hospital so I Wasnt even thinking of my diet but I'm back on it now and I'm hoping I can lose 3 lbs but I'll be away at the weekend so I'll weigh myself a day early so fingers crossed I'll have a better week...

Aw thanks Mini :-)

Down a pound this week so that's 10 lbs so far :-) :-) Just looking for 1 lb loss a week so hopefully I can do that!

Congrats Sharon xx

Thanks for all the tips and advice Carly :-)

You have him well trained lol Yea its alot easier to stick to a diet when the results start showing It'll definitely pay off for you next week Enjoy your weekend off :-)

Hope you have a fantastic time hun xx

My normal weigh day is Saturday but won't be home tomorrow so I had to weigh a day early! After a very disappointing week lastweek I'm down 3lbs today :-) So that's 9lbs in total I don't have a diary, just a thread called My weekly Progress

Hang in there chick I'm sure it's just fluid That'll be gone in a few days

Down 3 lbs this week :-) 9 in total so far

Down 3 lbs this week Delighted the scales is actually moving :-)

Hi Sharon I won't be home tomorrow so I had to weigh myself a day early and I'm down 3 lbs since lastweek so I'm sure that you'll be down a few next week too :-)

I'm having a few drinks with my friend tonight so I'm just setting a target of 1 lb loss for next Saturday

Normal weigh day is Saturday but I wont be home tomorrow so I had to weigh a day earlier and I'm down 3 lbs since lastweek :-) That's 9 lbs in total It's taking it's time to come off but I finally feel like I'm getting somewhere I'm delighted :-)

You look fantastic in your pictures hun What a transformation Well done you :-)

I know thats very disheartening for you Sharon but keep the chin up I'm sure it'll show next week when you've tried so hard That happened to me last week I was so good and I gained a pound so Im hopin Im down something by Saturday

Hi Sharon Sorry to hear about your parents it must have been awful for you and completely understandable that you gained some weight at such a stressful time Congrats on your 10 lbs loss thats fantastic Im delighted for you Best of Luck with the rest of it xx

Hi Lozzy Gozzy I'm still doing couch25k :-) Are you finding it easy to get back into it? At least you've done it before so you know you'll be able to complete it again soon :-)

Great advice Enjoyo Well done on your massive achievement of completing the marathon :-)

Absolutely gutted :-( I had a target of 2 lbs loss this week and I'm up 1 lb Had such a good week with my diet Cut out all the junk and never went over my calories once and exercised 5 days in the week I couldn't have tried any harder than I did this week and I'm so disheartened now :-( I'll set...

Thats great Becky Thanks for that :-)

Thanks for all the tips ladies Really appreciate it xx

Hi Sarah I didn't know they did sportswear I'll try them Thanks a mill xx

Will do :-)

You look fantastic hun xx

Thanks a mill xx They have my size :-)

Thanks for the reply Cazza I'm after buying 4 different ones already and none of them are any good so I'll be delighted if the debenhams one works :-)

I've often thought about starting kettlebells Do you do a kettlebells dvd or are you going to a class? Is it good at getting the scales moving downwards or is it more for inch loss? I've cut out the junk food and have been doing extra exercise this week alot of walking and couch25k but I stayed...

Hope you're ok chick xx Jogging is great for lifting your spirits :-)

Does anyone know of any online shops where I can get plus size sleeveless exercise tops that are flared from the bust down/very loose fitting? I have big hips so even tops that are plus size seem to go straight down and reveal all my lumps and bumps and cling to my belly so I'm just really self...

I started doing the couch25k at 16.3 and I must be honest I do find it tough but I think that app is the best way to start off if you're a complete beginner to running I'm taking my time doing couch25k and I've to repeat some weeks a few times but I'm delighted I've got into it now and even...

I'm looking for tips too I'm an emotional eater and I'm having a few low days too and because I've cut out all the rubbish I'm feeling more crappy! I thought buying some clothes at the weekend would help I was sure they'd fit but they didn't so I ended up feeling worse! Maybe I should have...

Hi Laura how are you getting on? I've just finished week 4 but I'm going to repeat it a few times

Well done on getting to week 5 kaz you're doing brilliant I've finished week 4 but still struggling so I'm gonna do it again a few times

Time to up my exercise to shift this weight! Just back from a 5 mile walk :-) I'm determined to be down 2 lbs by next Saturday Can't afford to be messing around as I'm a bridesmaid in a few weeks so I'm running out of time to get the pounds off so fingers crossed I'll have a good week!

Thanks micropiggy but unfortunately after a hen night and 2 bad days I've just stayed the same this week :-(

Hi Kaz Ive just done day 2 of week 4 and I just know I'll have to do week 4 a few times coz it nearly killed me lol

Fair play to ya I'm sure you'll be doing marathons in no time :) 5k is going to feel like a marathon to me lol

That's fantastic Gina I'd say you were delighted with your time :) Just looking at your signature there, Congrats on all the runs you've done, Your'e very dedicated!

How did week 3 go for you Louise? It is tough but it I find it gives me great satisfaction every time I finish a week :)

Well done on completing week 4 :) I'm still doing week 4 and I'll probably repeat it a couple of times too. I'm not in a rush to finish the C25k just as long as I do complete it I'll be happy with myself :) Let me know how week 5 is going for you!

Good Luck Elm if you're starting this and let us know how you're getting on :)

Hey Vicky How are you getting on?

Hi Sarah I'm an emotional eater as well! I hate getting my photo taken but I love being the one taking the photos lol Best of Luck with your weightloss :)

Best of Luck Babycake

Congrats on your 26.5 lbs loss That's fantastic, and in such a short amount of time you're flying it :)

Congrats!! You're doing brilliant - You'll definitely get that 5 lbs down by then :)

Best of Luck Tenaciousnat :)

Hi Dan, I think there's going to be lots of us here for a while lol but we'll get there! I went off the rails at Easter but I'm finding it ok now and I'm back on track! I find it easier to break up my target into mini goals because it feels more achieveable then. Best of Luck with your...

Congrats on your lb loss happyhippo I'm down 1lb aswell :) I weigh myself every Saturday. I've 8 stone to lose but that seems so far away so I'm breaking it up into two 4 stone targets and I'm also breaking up each stone into mini goals, probably sounds silly but it helps me lol

Thanks Ninjahippo :-) I'm just down a pound this week so that's half a stone altogether so far How are you getting on?

Hi Dave Thats great your finding it easy to lose the weight now Best of luck with it all :-)

Hayrae Congrats on your weightloss What an achievement Are you on any particular plan?

Sounds like you're describing me lol Hopefully we'll do it this time :-)

Hi Hanah Best of Luck with it :-) I've 8 to lose but that seems ages away to me so I'm breaking it up into two lots of 56 lbs so I'm down 6 lbs of the first 56 lbs all I need now is some patience :-)

Haha Donna youre funny out :-) At least we're able to laugh at ourselves Good sense of humour always helps

I dont do a diary but I'm using MFP to keep track of my calories :-) I haven't taken my measurements actually but I think I will cause I get very disheartened by the scales sometimes This site is great though isnt it Everyone is so friendly and helpful :-) I'm hoping to lose some weight asap...

Hi Donna well done on the 24 lbs Thats fantastic I'm just down 6 lbs but I went off track for a few weeks lol but Im back to it now Im just doing calorie counting and I'm doing C25k 3 days a week but I'm trying to up my exercise now cause Ive 7 weeks til I'm bridesmaid for a wedding abroad so...

Hi happyhippo Im the same Ive tried loads of different diets and plans but I'm back to calorie counting now cause it seems to work for me - when I stick to it :-) Do you have much weight to lose?

Hi Vicky I've 8 stone to lose too but I'd be thrilled if I can lose 6 I'm so down about my weight so I really need to lose some to get my confidence back Its great to see other people here who also have a long road ahead of them but hopefully we can all help each other along the way :-) Good...

Hi Laura H Thats great you've signed up for the race for life That'll keep you motivated to keep up the running I can only barely do 3 minutes running Im gonna start C25k week 4 Day 1 tomorrow or Thursday so running the 5 mins will be hard enough so I hope I can do it! Best of luck getting back...

Yeah Im the same I dont care how long it takes me finish it Im determined not to give up :-)

Let me know how you get on with week 4 Kaz Good luck with it :-) I'm hopin if I even lose a stone the jogging will start to get easier

Know what you mean about having a diary It normally keeps me on track I write everything down in a notebook at home cause Im not on mm everyday I started off calorie counting then my friend told me about SW so I said Id try it myself at home. I was afraid to weigh myself after going off the...

Came across your diary and have to say well done on your weightloss! You've done brilliant I'm starting SW from home after countless attempts of trying to lose weight on other plans so I'm hoping this one works! Was feeling very negative but your diary is after inspiring and showing me that it...

This is my 3rd time to do week 3! I'm just barely able to do it so I know I'm not ready to go on to week 4 yet but hopefully I'll be able to progress to week 4 next week!

This is my 3rd time to do week 3! I'm just barely able to do it so I know I'm not ready to go on to week 4 yet but hopefully I'll be able to progress to week 4 next week!

Thanks Garymack, I have PS on my laptop so I'm always doing stuff with that. That's brilliant that you're doing flyers and business cards now, Do you have a really good printer then?

Thanks Flubber :-)

Seriously went off track the last few WEEKS:( :mad: so I've been afraid to weigh myself!! I'm back on track tomorrow and will weigh myself Saturday 30th. Fingers crossed I'll have a good week.

Kirsteen thats brilliant Youre making fantastic progress Well Done you :-)

Your doing great Lisa Youre another pound nearer to your target :-)

Thanks Gina Yeah Im enjoying it alot more since I started Hows the marathon training going?

Thanks Hules Week 8r3 Thats fantastic You're flying it :-)

It is hard cause Ive never been able to run continuously for more than 2 mins and now im doing 3 but I love it now :-) Still cant ever imagine being able to run for 25 mins but thats just me having no confidence Hopefully I'll do it and shock myself altogether :-)

Thanks Laura :)

Tomorrow I'm doing Day 3 of Week 3 and I'm really enjoying it :) How's everyone else doing?

Tomorrow I'm on Day 3 of Week 3 :)

Thats fantastic news Harry Delighted for you :-)

Least you have a talent you should definitely go for it Is your jewellery doing good locally? U should email some pics of your jewellery to some modelling agencies to see if u can get some of the models to wear them That might be a good start for u :-)

Best of Luck Harry :-)

Thanks :-) Im combining slim fast with calorie counting I dont go over 1250 cals and for exercise im doing the couch25k How are you getting on?

Had a good day today I did Day 1 of week 2 and it was easier than I thought it would be :-)

Today I did Day 1 of Week 2 and I found it easier than I thought it was going to be :-)

Hi Kelli Sounds like your describing me lol Im a calorie counter so Im afraid Im not much help regarding ww but I sometimes go for popcorn instead of crisps and they fill me up for longer. Theres 135 cals in a 30g bag of manhattan popcorn and I know theyre very salty but they would be ok for an...

What a great list Kirsteen I can relate to most of those too Best of luck with your weight loss xx

Hey Mrs.S Ive the same to lose but it seems so far away to me at the minute so Ive broken it down into 2 smaller targets so Im just concentrating on trying to get the first 4 stone off! I've started a thread called couch25k encouragement badly needed cause Im doing that at the mo Its great to...

No I just have a weekly progress one that I fill in after my weigh in and a page about my couch25k attempt

Thats a brilliant loss Harry Well done you :-)

Well done peach You look fanastic Thanks for the inspiration :-)

Re: Before & After Photo Thread of Inspiration!!! Post Your photos here! What an amazing transformation Well done StepUpFairy :-)

Congratulations Greta You look fantastic Well done on reaching your target :-)

That's a brilliant weight loss Gen Fair play to you :-)

Re: New to Site - My Story (16st gone + pics!!) That is fantastic Cookie Massive Congrats to you :-)

Thanks Hules I can't wait til I shift some of this weight It'll be alot easier to run when I'm lighter :-) I should be going on to week 2 on monday or tuesday so will let u know how I get on k :-)

That's brilliant Hules Id say the 25 mins is pretty tough Do you think you'll go on to train for a 10k then? I'm doing ok Remember I said I was going to do the first week twice? Well I've Day 3 tomorrow and then I'll go on to week 2 Some days I find it easy and then the next time it could be...

Thanks Gina I'm already having the omg I can't do it anymore feelings lol That's great you're going to be running a marathon That'll be such a huge achievement You'll have to let us know how it goes :-)

Wow Thats a brilliant loss Harry Im delighted for you :-)

That is fantastic hun Im delighted for ya :-)

I know its hard when days like this keep coming up and your trying to stay on track but you have to live your life too. There will always be some occasion to celebrate or party to go to and some things you cant get out of but dont be worrying so much Just plan ahead and see what you can do to...

Wow Thats fantastic Well done you :-) Im a slow loser aswell Its hard not to be impatient when you just want the weight off

Thanks Mere :-) I started 3 weeks ago but only joined minimins after my first week Ive lost 6 lbs so far How are you getting on?

Hi Harry I've near enough the same amount to lose to! Best of luck with it all :-)

Re: A long and winding road to losing half my body weight....I've done it at last! Massive congrats to you and thank you for sharing your story. I'm feeling low on motivation at the moment but you've inspired me to keep going :-)

Mike Thanks so much for sharing your story, I've 4 stone to lose in 6 months and to me it seems impossible. Congratulations That's some achievement :-)

I love hot weather but not to run in though! Im sure you havent lost your fitness Im doing Day 2 of week 1 (for the second time) tomorrow and I bring my dog for a 20 min walk on the days im not doing the couch25k and I found the walk easier today so my fitness must be starting to improve. Im...

No fear of me running too fast lol How you getting on Laura?

Thanks Leighthesim Im down 1lb this week so Im happy its going down again :-)

Ive week 1 completed but Im going to do it again this week cause I think Im still too unfit to go on to week 2 but Im sure next week I'll feel a bit fitter I find it way easier to run outside rather than on the treadmill

Re: My weekly progress - Crispy Week 3 -1 lb 221lbs (15.11) Had a really good week with diet and exercise so I thought I'd be down more but at least the scales is going in the right direction I suppose!

Thanks Hules I'm feeling a bit more positive about it now :) You're right to be smug I would be too if I got that far lol Thanks a million for all the tips Everyones really helpful on this I'll keep you posted :) Good Luck with finishing week 6 xx

I have such a passion for art but unfortunately my talent doesnt match up to it. Most of the stuff I do is abstract designs with no point to it at all but I really enjoy it. Im always messing around doing graphics on the computer and I love photography aswell. Im hoping if I lose the weight it...

Thanks GrumpyWino :-) Congrats on your success with it Its inspiring to hear you went from a complete beginner and now you cant live without running Thats brilliant Id love that Thanks for the encouragement :-)

Thanks so much for your message Its great to know it really does get easier. Im in no rush to finish it either but Im useless at sticking to things so I'll just be over the moon if I do manage to complete the whole program! I found the first day hell aswell You are doing brilliant running up...

Hi there. Welcome back Nothing like weddings to bring out the fear in us lol Im a bridesmaid in a few months and Im dreading all the photos so In hoping to lose a few stone too. Ive zero confidence because of my weight so I understand how your feeling. You have plenty of time to lose the weight...

Hi bluetack Sorry to hear your feeling like this Nothing worse when someone takes you for granted. You seem such a nice person and you deserve better! Im sure when you start to see results youll be alot happier. Im only on my 3rd week too! Best of luck with your weight loss Let us know how...

Re: Couch25k Encouragement Badly Needed! Did Day 3 today and found it a bit easier :):) but Im still gonna do week 1 again cause Im still so unfit!

Hi all Ive just started the couch25k after not doing any exercise in a while. Ive completed Day 1 and 2 of Week 1 and will be on Day 3 tomorrow. Im so unfit so I found it very hard so although Im feeling slightly embarrassed about this, Im thinking of doing Week 1 again before I go on to Week 2...

Start Weight 16 stone 3 lbs (227 lbs) Start Date 22/01/2013 Week 1 - 5lbs (15.12) Shocked but Im so delighted :-) Week 2 Stayed the same (15.12) Disappointed but was extra munchie cause TOTM so it's my own fault

Hi littlemisscadbury Well done on being so disciplined I wish I had your willpower! I have a lot to lose so I'm just taking it one stone at a time. I break each stone into mini goals. My start weight was 16.3 so my first goal was to get into the 15s (-4lbs) then get to half a stone (-7 lbs) then...

I had a few munchie days so its my own fault and Im lucky I didnt put up anything I suppose! Its made me more determined this week so Ive been good so far so hopefully when I weigh myself Tuesday I'll be down :) Im sure you'll be down next week cause your doing everything right Stay away from...

I know it's not easy but hang in there :-)

Yea I was extra munchie (TOTM) my second week so I dont mind stayin the same but Im more determined this week and I havent cheated once yet :-) I was dying for a chinese lastnight though but I didnt give in I've about 4 stone to lose and alot more after that but im just taking it one stone at a time

Lost 5 my first week stayed the same last week so im hoping to be down 2 lbs this week My dreaded weigh day is tuesday

Thats great Lisa Youre doing brilliant :-)

I decided to set this thread up for anyone who wants to have a moan about their weight staying the same and for others to give their support and encouragement to help you stay on track. I stayed the same this week and its so easy to get disheartened and go off track but this time its made me...

I decided to set this thread up for anyone who wants to have a moan about their weight staying the same and for others to give their support and encouragement to help you stay on track. I stayed the same this week and its so easy to get disheartened and go off track but this time its made me...

Welcome to minimins :-) My weight has always gone up and down in the past but mostly up the last few years so Ive a lot to lose aswell. You should be proud of yourself for making the change to do something about it :-) What I find helps when you have a lot to lose is break down your target into...

Welcome ZDN You've come to the right place for support Everyones really friendly here! First of all well done on losing the weight so far and I'm sure you'll be able to do it all again. Know what you mean about low confidence I'm the same so I'm really anxious to lose the weight too. Forget...

Hi Musicem Welcome to minimins I've 56lbs to lose aswell plus a lot more but if I even get that much down I'll be delighted. Anyway this is a great place for support :-) Best of Luck with your weight loss

Sorry to hear that Lisa Hope your ok Bf trouble used to always get me off track but you haven't let that happen so keep it up hun and show him what he's missin :-) I love crisps aswell but I get a low calorie packet if I can't do without them Best of luck with your weightloss You CAN do it xx

Massive Congrats to you, So Inspirational xx

Thanks Laura Yeah I'm determined to do it this time. Thanks for the tips I'll let you know how I get on :)

Hi Carly My story is a lot like yours apart from I'm allergic to the gym lol Since I put on weight I suffer from anxiety which I never had before and its made me very down so I started this at 16 stone 3 lbs 2 weeks ago and I'm now 5 lbs lighter so I'm into the 15s and already feeling a lot...

Hi Nick Welcome to minimins You'll get plenty of support here Best of luck with your weight loss :)

Hi Andrea I had a blip lastweek Had 3 bad days (TOTM) so I stayed the same but its made me more determined this week to lose it so don't give up cause even if its not a loss on the scales you're probably losing inches Best of Luck with it :)

I have been trying to lose weight for years so I've tried alot of diets but nothing seemed to work so I've started calorie counting and using slimfast. I lost 5lbs in my first week and I find it easy to stick to. I'm sure you'll do brilliant Best of Luck with it :)

Great advice ladies Thanks a mill! I'm looking forward to getting fit and losing the weight of course :) I'm terrible for sticking things out so I'm kind of testing myself to see if I can finish this so hopefully I won't be a quitter this time!

I stayed the same this week but I hadnt done any exercise so I needed a kickstart so I decided to start the couch25k today and it nearly killed me lol Felt great after doing it though Anyone lost much weight from this?

Thanks SG Good Luck with week 5 :)

I count the crisps in. I'm a crispaholic so I couldn't just cut them out because I knew I wouldn't stick to it then but I hope as the weeks go by I'll go off them altogether. Chocolate is my downfall as well but if I keep seeing results that'll spur me on to ditch that as well I hope!

My friend did it and its very strict I don't have the willpower for that one. I'll keep going at this for now and see how it goes :)

Think your right MissAmy I'm just panicking cause I'm a bridesmaid in a few months so that's why I'm anxious to get it down asap but I know I just need to be patient and be happy with any loss. 47lbs loss is amazing :)

Thanks for the tips BB I'm so impatient when it comes to weight loss and I'm the pickiest eater - don't like veg, salad, fish, pasta, rice, nuts, seeds or anything that's good for me lol

Thanks Dolil I'm on 1250 a day but I still allow myself a low fat packet of crisps everyday because I can't seem to just cut out altogether so I'm just cutting down I'm sure you'll do brilliant Best of luck tomorrow :)

Thanks Polly I'm aiming for 3 next week! That's just me being impatient but any loss is good. You have a lot of weight lost so far, Well done :) How did you do it?

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement bellybling. You've lost 46lbs so far that's a massive amount :)

Thanks DR My choices aren't great, I'm cutting down rather than cutting out, but I was thinking of joining SW if I get stuck. I've tried WW and it never seems to work because there's so much emphasis on filling up on veg which I hate so I'll just keep goin the way I am for now and if I fall off...

Thanks gabbiearcher That is fantastic :) How did you do it and in such a short time? My goal is to be down 56lbs in 4 months but I might be over ambitious, once the weight is going down at all I should be grateful.

Best of Luck Hannah and congrats on your fantastic weight loss

Thanks Kim Yeah it was a good surprise :) I'm sure you'll do great! Setting little goals is a great idea to keep on track I must try that myself.

I'm just counting calories really, trying to stick to around 1250.

Thanks Emma I'm delighted :)

Thanks drumsrevolver Yeah I lost 5lbs in my first week I have a long way til my goal yet but Im delighted it's a good start :) Just hope I can keep on track!

Welcome sausagegirl88! I'm a newbie aswell and also struggle with motivation but if you can get your first week over with, seeing results will spur you on. What I found really helpful, was reading other peoples success stories and that really inspired me. Best of Luck with it :)

Thanks MissAmy Your down 47lbs so far that's brilliant :) You must have great willpower

At least you didn't gain anything bellybling but I know its frustrating when your trying to lose it and it doesn't go off fast enough. I put on over half a stone over Christmas so I decided to do something about it now. Best of luck with slimming world :)

I started my calorie counting last week and I'm down 5lbs, can't believe it :) How's everyone else doing?

Congratulations on your weight loss, that's fantastic!! Thanks for sharing your story, it'll give me some motivation to keep it up :)

Thanks for the welcome Red :)

Thanks Abyss, we wont give up this time :)

Thanks Polly, Good Luck with your weight loss too :)

Thanks Eliza :-)

Hi everyone just a quick introduction from me, I've struggled with weight loss for years and I always gave up in the end but I'm determined to stick with it this time so I decided to join this forum for some extra support and also when I hear of other peoples weight loss success it really gives...