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I've lost 9 stone in 12 months by attending 3 Zumba classes a week! I mean I now do more than just Zumba classes as I'm training to be a gym instructor but personally I couldn't rate it higher!! It's effortless!!!!

I put cucumber sticks in a pot with smoked ham. It flavours the cucumber. Nom nom. Eggs is a great one but they can stink! I used to take dried fruit but now because I exercise a lot, work full time and I'm training to be a gym instructor I have bigger snacks like a slice of bread with chicken...

Have you tried protein pancakes? Mash a banana and whisk in two eggs. Fry them and they are delicious. Not quite he same texture of regular pancakes but they are damn good! I have them on a Sunday usually!! I like them with lemon juice and a little bit of sugar! (I try to eat clean but I allow...

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Hey, sorry for the late reply! The book is called 'run fat *****, run!' It's really good. Very much aimed at beginner runners. Great for inspiration! I did all through just plain old healthy eating. I read a lot about nutrition. I really believe that school failed me in the sense of educating...

I've not been on here in so long but I used to share the bad times and now I want to share the good! I just want to implore to everyone who's having a bad day to keep going! When someone says you can't do it... You do it with knobs on!! I read a book about how there's a fat girl inside you and a...

Thursday- weights 1 hr Friday- Zumba 1 hr Saturday- body sculpt 1hr, Zumba 1hr, dance 1hr Sunday- gym 1hr, spin 45 min Sentinel - 22 hours - 11 hours 20 minutes done Gina_B - 50 hours - 25 hours 15 minutes done Hayrae - 30 hours- 20hrs done Shazzabir - 25 hours - 6hr 0 mins done...

Thanks for your advice!! It's helpful. I hate having days off!! I despise it. Whenever I'm sat around I start thinking 'shall I do some tricep dips?!' Haha but I do wear myself out. I'd love to make it my job but I worry that because I've got some lose skin and a way to go with toning that...

Saturday- 1hr body sculpt, 1hr Zumba Sunday- dance-a-thon 3hrs Monday- weights 1hr Tuesday- dancersize 1hr Sentinel - 22 hours - 8 hours 0 minutes done <font color="#333333">Gina_B - 50 hours - 20 hours 45 minutes done <font color="#333333">Hayrae - 30 hours- 13hr 15 mins done...

Monday: 40 min walk Tuesday: 1 hr dancersize Thursday: 30 min walk, 30 min weights. Friday: 1hr Zumba. Sentinel - 22 hours: 2 hours 35 minutes done MissChaos - 30 hours - 1 hour 59 mins done! Gina_B - 50 hours - 12 hours 45 minutes done Hayrae - 30 hours- 6hr 25 mins done...

Yesterday- 1 hr body, 1 hr Zumba Today- 45min spin ***** gina_b... Just.... *****!!! How do you do all that?? That's amazing! Sentinel - 22 hours: 1 hours 35 minutes done MissChaos - 30 hours - 1 hour 38 mins done! Gina_B - 50 hours - 7 hours 30 minutes done Hayrae - 30 hours- 2hr 45...

1hr weights Monday 1 & 1/2 hr gym sesh Tuesday Just about to head to the gym now... I'm pleased I've met my target! Didn't think I would because of my week being ill! :D AndreaEK 10 hours: 2 hours 20 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 35 hours 30 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 55...

1 hour weights Thursday 1 hour Zumba Friday 1 hour body sculpt & 1 hour Zumba Saturday 20 mins weights & 45 mins spin today. AndreaEK 10 hours: 2 hours 20 minutes done <font color="#333333"><font color="#333333"><font color="#333333"><font...

I've heard of java tea but you need to be careful with it. It's not good for your urinary tract! It makes you lose weight by making excess water exit your body (I.e weeing more.) I've recently been hitting the protein shakes hard and to cut a long story short I ended up dehydrated and with a...

One hour dancersize and I'm feeling so much better. Still have to take it steady but it's good to be back. :D AndreaEK 10 hours: 2 hours 20 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 23 hours 40 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 55 minutes done Sentinel 16 hours: 13 hours 10 minutes...

That's awesome. If that works for you then it's great! I love seeing my friends at the gym. I always have someone to hat to when I go in. It's amazing. I just wish I was 100% again. :) no but yeah but no. Everyone keeps saying 'don't lose anymore weight!' But personally I'd like to lose more but...

I have to keep up my gym work 1. Because its my social life... It keeps me sane 2. I have lose skin and 3. I want to become an instructor eventually. :D I just need to alter what I eat etc. I have stripped back my gym classes for this week whilst in getting over it. I'm doing 6 hours this week.

Hey, I'm just starting to feel better but I ache all over (really bad actually.) I missed 5 days at the gym which was a nightmare for me but went back again on Saturday and did a double class (man did I feel it.) I ate lots and lots when I felt really unwell! And I've reduced it a little not...

45 min virtual spin! -Amazing!! AndreaEK 10 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 21 hours 40 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done Sentinel 16 hours: 10 hours 30 minutes done JustJudith 15 hours: 6 hours 0 minutes done Baby_Cakes 20 hours: 0...

So I am not good at taking rest days!! It's something I really need to work on! But I just love working out. I go to lots of classes and If I could fit anymore in I would. Recently I've started to suffer with fatigue, I don't know if I was hydrating myself well enough and as a result I ended up...

First day back at it.. Wasn't feeling great but I did an hour's body sculpt and an hour's Zumba!! I'm really hitting the supplements so I should be back to normal soon I hope!! AndreaEK 10 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 21 hours 40 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours...

It's all been going so well then on Monday (after a couple of weeks of back ache) I was struck down by a kidney infection!! And now today I feel even worse. I'm on antibiotics but I can't exercise or particularly diet well! :( not good.

That's exactly what I do and how I work it. I'm feeling worse not better at the moment (with my infection) and all I want is pizza so I'm going to make myself a low fat pitta pizza today. And I may have a snickers!! Then hopefully next week when I will (touch wood) feel better ill work it off!! :)

I'm having a nightmare with it at the moment. I've reached a point where I've lost so much weight I'm starting to not look good so I've decided I need to maintain my weight.... Easier said than done. I've got a kidney infection which is sucking all of my energy so I've added some more carbs to...

30 mins weights/boxing AndreaEK 10 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 16 hours 40 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done Sentinel 16 hours: 8 hours 0 minutes done JustJudith 15 hours: 5 hours 10 minutes done Baby_Cakes 20 hours: 0 hours 0 minutes done...

30 mins yesterday, 1 hour and a half in the gym followed by 45 min spin today. <font color="#333333"><font color="#333333">Elfy1807 25 hours: 16 hours 40 minutes done <font color="#333333"><font color="#333333">Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done <font...

Well yeah but I ate constantly. I've had to up what I eat now! Because I do about 10 hours in the gym a week!! In fact I can't eat enough at the moment!! I'm starving constantly (my metabolism has gone through the roof!) I was seeing a dietician who made me make food diaries and she said she...

45 mins run/weights last night and an hour's Zumba tonight AndreaEK 10 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done <font color="#333333">Elfy1807 25 hours: 13 hours 40 minutes done <font color="#333333">Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done <font color="#333333">Sentinel 16...

30 min weights, then 1 hour Dancercise yesterday. :) rest day today!! :D AndreaEK 10 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 10 hours 10 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done Sentinel 16 hours: 3 hours 20 minutes done JustJudith 15 hours: 4 hours 40...

1hour in the gym and just heading to play some tennis!! :) AndreaEK 10 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 7 hours 30 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done Sentinel 16 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done JustJudith 15 hours: 1 hours 50 minutes done...

1/2 hour tennis and my muscles have gone insane!! That's enough... For today anyway. AndreaEK 10 hours: 0 hours 0 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 7 hours 30 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done Sentinel 16 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done JustJudith 15 hours: 1 hours 20...

1 hour and 45 mins in the gym (treadmill, weights, squats, lunges, plank, sit ups etc.) followed by a 45 min spin AndreaEK 10 hours: 0 hours 0 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 7 hours 30 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done Sentinel 16 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done JustJudith...

I'm more than happy to offer any advice/answer any questions. :)

That sounds like a good plan!

1hr body sculpt followed by 1hr Zumba (minus a miscalculation I made!) AndreaEK 10 hours: 0 hours 0 minutes done[/COLOR][/COLOR] Elfy1807 25 hours: 7 hours 30 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done Sentinel 16 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done JustJudith 15 hours: 0 hours 50...

1 hour Zumba class tonight. AndreaEK 10 hours: 0 hours 0 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 6 hours 30 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done Sentinel 16 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done JustJudith 15 hours: 0 hours 50 minutes done Baby_Cakes 20 hours: 0 hours 0 minutes done Laura...

Oooh not seen one of these before but this looks fab!! Please can I join! :) spin class and a run so far! AndreaEK 10 hours: 0 hours 0 minutes done Elfy1807 25 hours: 4 hours 30 minutes done Hagalaz 16 hours: 0 hours 30 minutes done Sentinel 16 hours: 1 hours 20 minutes done JustJudith 15...

It will take time for sure. But I do not agree with jumping in to diets. If you've been eating unhealthily you should essentially wean yourself onto healthy food.

Happy&healthy good luck!! You've made the first step!! Honest to god, if I can do it... so can anyone!!!! :D

Trinab! It's our brains that are the problem not out stomachs I used to buy 12 packs of crisps and packets of biscuits and eat them until I would nearly vomit and thought it made me feel better! It's training your brain that's the hard part! I read a book and it said to think of it like this...

I've lost another 2lbs this week! I've been on a protein diet the last two weeks and I think I'm starting to see a difference. How's everyone doing?

You look fab!! It's a case if keeping going. Exercise has been key for me!! I love love LOVE it now. I hated it before. :D x

Do you have a pic to show? I get exactly the same attitude. In fact my friend's boyfriend who I have known as long as her, we became good friends and he's now told me she's uncomfortable with us being friends. I might have lost weight but I certainly haven't lost my morals. I've had people...

I buy from myprotein.com. I'm thinking of trying holland and barratt as its cheap and supposedly good. But you can get individual sachets from myprotein.

That's exactly what happened to me!! My metabolism sped up. It's important that she listens to her body and increases her food accordingly. It doesn't have to be by a lot. I switched what I was having. So instead of an apple I found a banana put me on until lunch for example.

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I am exactly the same!! I'm still not happy. I'm on protein shakes now to make my arms bigger (because I have a bit of lose skin I want to fill) and I didn't know how big I was until I lost the weight. And people say to me 'were you really 18 stone??' Haha I wouldn't lie about it. Check out...

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Yes all through healthy eating, portion control and exercise classes!!! Have you tried exercise classes?! I've had to learn what to do with my body to get the best from it. What to put in, how to move it etc... It's been a real journey. I'm still not happy with how I am. I have a bit to go yet.

This was my lunch/snacks yesterday. Banana, apple, egg, fruit and nut mix, 7 veg cottage pie with broccoli and craisins. I make big pots of stuff on a Sunday and freeze them for my lunch. At the moment in the freezer I have individual bags of cottage pie, bolognaise (to be eaten with whole meal...

Breakfast- 1 slice whole meal toast with peanut butter. Throughout the day- banana, apple, egg, fruit and nut mix, craisins, 7 veg cottage pie and broccoli Late tea due to gym classes- sandwich, salad, low fat crisps and low fat ice cream.

I've had to stop weighing myself!! I was doing every single day!!! And taking layers off etc... It's was damaging. Plus now I'm doing so much exercise, taking protein etc so there's no point weighing myself as I will more than likely have muscle gain! I am however going to get measured at the...

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That is exactly what I have done and I lost 7 stone in 6 months. I'm nearly at a loss of 8 stone in 8 months. I've gone from a size 22 to a 10/12. It works!!! If you stick to that you will be on to a winner. And exercise is important. Don't do boring exercise. Go fog what you enjoy. I go to...

Oooh I'm going to try some of that!!

Ahh thanks porkscratching!! Keep going!! I'm just starting to think about protein but only because I have lose skin on my arms. It's driving me insane. I wear a vest top and my tummy looks good but my arms are the bane of my life!! I'm considering bulking them up with muscle to help fill out the...

As porkscratching says the important thing is to NOT give up and 6lbs is unrealistic in just 9 days! I've had mega losses of 8lbs in a week but its not healthy. I wouldn't recommend it. I have some mega downsides to losing weight so fast!! It's important to take it steady.

I do dancing too. In the form of Zumba and Dancercise. It's totally under estimated. I think it's how much you put into it that makes the difference! I'm just heading up to the 8 stone off mark now!! If I can do 8 stone in 8 months I will be a happy lady. I bought my first size 10 cloths the...

Oh and treat night is anything... I spend all week dreaming about what I would like to eat... Some weeks it's as simple as a packet of monster munch or a bar of chocolate and other weeks its like lasagne etc. I still stick to a sensible portion size for treat night! Liquid calories are important...

Bulk lunches are the best idea ever!! :D it just makes them much more exciting! :) I do a lot of exercise. The key is finding what you enjoy. My exercise is now my social life. Most of my friends were unhealthy and now I have a whole host of friends who can give me tips and help me out! I...

I know nothing about protein powders. Would it replace food? And is there a type you'd recommend. How do you go on with your calorie intake if you're having a shake?

Haha don't under estimate the hard work I put in. If you really truly want to make the change you have to just DO IT! The day you quit making excuses is the day you will have cracked it. I'd compare it to being an alcoholic. I can't have rubbish food in the house. I don't buy things like low fat...

Thats fantastic!! how are you feeling? I was spurred on at first then after a while I became confused! Shopping has been a nightmare. I'm finding it hard to adjust to my new body! After years of covering up and not being able to look at clothes it's like I have no style! I'm never happy unless...

How are you getting on?? :)

At weightless stage it's important to get a good mix of both. If you don't tone (use weights) whilst you're losing weight your skin may become lose and saggy! Not great after all that hard work! I'd try and find a balance. Have you tried any body sculpting classes? They're fab... Or a leg, bum...

Best way to get rid of hip & bum fat? Keep going with cardio exercises! You can't unfortunately choose an area of your body to lose weight from. If you exercise just your legs for example the weight will still come off all over your body. You can build muscle in specific areas but as for...

Exactly. You do very well to stand up for yourself. Your friends should support you. You should always allow yourself a treat but it has to be on your terms... For example... I would rather have a bar of chocolate on a Saturday night than a glass of wine with my friends on a Friday night!

Sorry for the late reply! I'm more than happy to bore anyone with the details of how I lost the weight. And I'd love to hear other people's stories! I've just bought my first size 10 tops!! :O I haven't followed any plan in particular! I have tried them before and for me they just do NOT work...

I lost 7stone in 6 months for a skydive. There's a weight limitation that i had to get down to. Might be an option.

Eating out is my nightmare too. So many people try to force feed you rubbish and you get horrible looks when you say you're on a diet. Don't give in to peer pressure is my top tip. If you don't want to eat something don't, be proud to say you're watching your weight... and watch out for liquid...

Thanks Emmaline. I did my skydive on March 3rd. :D I did it with Craig from Big Brother, Rebecca off Geordie Shore, A lady from Hollyoaks and someone from Desperate Scousewives! I wouldn't do it again but i raised lots of money and got fit(ter) doing it! :D

I have worked really hard over the last 6 months to lose 7 stone (sensibly) to take part in a skydive for a very poorly little boy i've been working with. Here are my before and after pics.... I've stil got another 13lbs to lose. :)

Thanks Julie :)

I used to think I'd bulk up and look like a bloke but its not possible. The reason men bulk up like they do is due to testosterone. So there's no reason for women to be afraid to hang out with the boys and do the workouts they do! ;)

I'm in the same situation. I've lost over 7 stone in 6 months. Good creams/moisturisers are essential and my Zumba teacher says that cardio based exercises are best. I used to think that if I did loads of sit ups my stomach would get better but in actual fact you can't target one area to lose...

I go to Zumba twice sometimes three times a week. I have a fantastic instructor for 2 of the sessions who talks us through everything but I recently found out that they shouldn't really. The other instructor I go to doesn't say a word and needless to say I find her classes difficult!! You get...

Hi, I'm Hayley and I'm 26. In 6 months I've lost over 7 stone for a charity sky dive. I still would like to lose another stone but I'm at toning/maintenance stage at the moment. I would really like to be able to talk to other people in my shoes. Or I'm more than happy to offer any advice I can.