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Oh exciting times I quite liked looking for investment properties was obsessed with all the search sites like zoopla, I hope you find the right one for you. I’m sure the walk will help, I ve found that a bit of excercise does help. I ve decided that each day in feb I will walk a minimum of 30...

Hi there They revamped the packets a while back and the 200 ones are what is made now. I think the low cal ones are still available in some parts, there was a girl from Ireland that had them. Interestingly the weight loss doesn’t seem to be better and the cals may just be too low ( hence the...

Do you fancy a February fitness challenge? I need to up my game too and walking is my preferred option x

Good morning! It seems like a lot of your choices have been driven by things outwith your control, don’t be too hard on yourself, life can get in the way🙂 Don’t know if this would be any use to you but I have a thread in the Cambridge section where I’ve put some recipes up. It’s called moving...

I ve just seen your bmi and you are well and truely in the green zone, it’s not so surprising that it is harder to shift at the mo for you. I’m just above the green zone in terms of bmi which does make my life easier. I have a few issues with the one size fits all bmi but I decided to listen to...

Nothing much to report still hovering just under 11 st but not crossed the 10.13 mark yet. there has been a healthy bit of socialising so I can’t really complain. I am determined to get the last 3.6 lbs off, it’s seems such a small hurdle but I’m obviously going to make them groundhog pounds 😀...

The 2 lb each week is pretty doable, it ll depend on what your social life is doing in between. Sometimes you just want to get a good run at it but life gets in the way🙂 fingers crossed you get a steady 7. You have been so committed that I’m confident you ll smash it and then back to healthy...

Sure you ll have another successful weigh in. Had a cal heavy weekend as it was my partners bday but back on track and heading downwards I’m very much the same with day time cals being kept lower prefer a good meal in the evening Looking forwRd to seeing how much you ve lost tomorrow x

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Morning BREN just thought I’d pop in a say 👋 Hope your not too busy with getting back to work x

Eyes on the prize x

I think that s just one of those things we’ll find out in the future. I definitely feel like I’m getting a better handle on what my body needs so that should make it easier. So time off = you must get back back on the healthy straight away. Ive fallen off the wagon so many times but I do feel...

Woohoo! Fantastic it ll be gone before you know it. Love it when a plan comes together 🙂x

We’re away 16 th March so must be off on hol around the same time, see you here after to get rid any extra pounds😀 We’ll need to do a holiday tips swap 😀 yeah Jordan has been on my bucket list since a blind date when I was about 16 and was taken to see the excorcist, to put you in the picture I...

Very pleased to report 10st 13.6 on the scales today, this weekend s shenanigans have been kicked into touch🎉💥 It maybe by the skin of my teeth but they’re back, 3.6 lbs to maintaince. 2.5 til all the Xmas weight is gone. I can’t believe how well it’s going my body is totally getting with the...

when do you go to Vegas / New York ? I’m on holiday in 8 weeks, very excited, heading to Jordan so will finally see Petra. Love a wee trip must admit. This year I’m not doing too much as want to change my kitchen and do a few things round the flat. I ve been taking advantage of the good...

Here’s to another healthy living day, everything is ticking along nothing much to report, in a good place and happy with the progress

Pretty much the plan for me too, yeah the cc way is working for me and that’s the only thing that matters, onwards and downwards x

Sounds like we all had great weekends but back to reality today. Hope your return to work wasn’t to much of a shock to the system up like you say the routine does help the weight loss. Yay on the 1.6 kg loss! Well it’s time to get on with the day, catch you later🙂

Very pleased to hear the weight is melting away. Sounds like a right good weekend. I might need to get some tips off you for Vegas as it’s a pals 50 th next year she is thinking about a Vegas trip. I think it sounds like great place for a girlie trip x

My weekend was lovely but diet not so much. I caught up with my parents and ended up being taken out for diner, lunch and coffee and christmas cake, it’s practically one of your 5 a day right😉 I suspect my folks are feeders😁 at coffee I was asked if I’d like something to go with it. I clear...

I very impressed with all your green tea drinking, I steadfastly remain addicted to coffee and refuse to give it up😀 my rancilio machine is pretty much my most treasured possession I hope you ve not been too effected by the oz heat wave, high 40s a bit much by my thinking. Here to a fun...

It is amazing what you can eat around the 1000/ 1200 mark, I have plenty of low cal, filling and tasty recipes now that don’t break the calorie bank. As Bren says moderation is the word but even when you blow moderation out of the water say at Xmas with a bit of knuckling down you can get...

I made Jamie’s veggie Shepard’s pie last night, yum yum 😋 cals for the day came in at 1200. Sitting .2 over 11 st. Provided I don’t have to many treats this week end I may get a little below my target for the end of the month. Must admit really looking forward to seeing 10st something on the...

Thank you bren, you are very welcome to come for dinner if you’re ever in Edinburgh. 🙂

11 st was my original goal but I would like to get to 10.10 to give me a bit wiggle room and a bmi in the green range. 11 st is the weight i don’t want to go up above. I’m not changing it mainly for psychological reasons, it just works best for me.

sounds like everything is going according to plan😀 sounds like the zone as been well and truely reached. I’m ticking along nicely as well and scales are going in the right direction too Have a grand wee day x

Think you deserve the 2lb with the way you’re feeling. Hope you have a nice quick day and can get back home to relax and recuperate. It’s miserable when you’re feeling like that x

Just found out that my weekend plans have been cancelled, meaning that weigh in on Monday will not be effected. Wish my friend wasn’t ill, as I can’t change that will hopefully take the pound or two off instead🙂 I’m ready for another low cal day have been keeping to the 1000/1200 mark and am...

Tonight's dinner was carrots,noodles salmon and broccoli. Cals come in 600

It’s great to see it going nice and quick, don’t know about you but I’m a little suprised how well I’m getting back in the groove. I always had a tendency to be slow to get back on track but just now I’m having breaks and boom💥 🙂 straight back to healthy. I like it😀

You ll be on your summer holidays still? Fingers crossed for the kg loss prior to work starting if not I’ll be gone before you know it x

I love Melbourne stayed there for about 6 months on an extended holiday wonderful place. We took an camper van from Darwin to Perth so can highly recommend that road trip. It was too far from home for me but could you see yourself emigrating little miss? I can totally understand why people do x

Good morning I didn’t think for one minute you wouldn’t get straight back on it, I ve been suprised how quickly the extra is coming off pays to get rid of it quickly. You will definitely be the same I’m convinced. Have a great day x

Another good day made a delish sweet potato curry, have been disappointed to discover that sweet potato was more calorific that normal tatties. Served it with buckwheat and low cal Greek yogurt. I was starving so had a healthy portion but it came in at 750 cals and was do filling. Scales again...

Just a meal and night out with a friend that I didn’t catch up with over Xmas, really looking forward to it and as the scales have been kind, I’m a bit further forward than I expected. There is that element of me that would like to just power through January but life needs to be lived as well...

Hi bren That looks ace will be back later, works a bit manic today. I was a carb monster, reducing them and thinking about protein has been very high on my list of priorities. More importantly it's working x

Managed my 1000 cals yest and scales continue on the downward trajectory, working on the basis every little helps. Will see what happens this week but at the mo very determined to get a solid week under my belt prior to weekend

Thank you think an investment might be needed, well once financial calm has returned😁 x

Good call reducing the cals gradually, I've ended up doing similar . Thought I'd pop by to mark your thread. X

That's my thinking too, I'm not going to claim I 'll never have a treat in the future so I need to work at incorporating everything and eventually maintaining, I want yoyoing to be a think of the past. Was pleased must admit. Did you have a fab time? You will kick those those holiday pounds...

4lbs off this week, I’ll take that😀 this weekend cals were up at 1500 but a good couple of walks so it evened up. I need to have a pretty good week Monday to Friday as going out to an amazing Spanish restaurant with friends this weekend. If I can get a couple of pounds this weekend I’ll be...

Hi Bren Thanks must admit I am really motivated now, long may that continue🤞. I still get Cambridge bars and see my consultant, who is just fab. When I’m working they are perfect for lunch as can keep then in the car. I really want to move up the steps properly this time. I’m not sticking...

First week has not been too bad. Mid week the sugar craving started in earnest but I have not caved, need a couple of weeks without sweet stuff to reset my sugar levels. Have had between 1200 to 1500 cals wed to sat 1000 mon and tues day prob another 1500 day. Next week would like to keep to...

In the support section there is a move thread thread the admins will do it for you x

Thank you, A tomato sauce is the dieter friend, I ve been doing my best to reduce carbs and this was the first time I’ve used buckwheat which I ll def use again How are you getting on x

Day 2 1200 cals in had my quorn meatball dishes with buckwheat was delish and loads on the plate, this wasn't all of it by a third so prob around 450 cals. I just mixed it together but can easily be separated if preferred

Happy new year! Glad you’re enjoying the hols, any extras will be gone before you know. Day 2 of the post Christmas purge, going well, heads in the right space👊💪💪👊 have no doubt you ll be the same x

I didn’t really find out as I only really got to 10 10 in December so I was staying 1000/ 1200 cals to combat the meals out. Which worked well until the 23rd. I think I’m nearer 1500 but I’m going to start going up 100 cals at a time once I get back into the tens. So I ll be able to find out...

I think you are on to something, if you go out don’t give yourself a hard time ,enjoy it and move on x

Weight updated 11st 6lbs. Initial goal back ton 11 by end of January

Hello there! Just popping into say hi and hope your this is your year to get fabulous 🙂 What ever happens at the meal it’s one day just get back on it and make the other days count, good luck x

Good luck, it just takes that one time to click, 2019 is as good a year as any xx

happy new year to you as well, glad to hear that you are ticking along and your health is getting there. I’m still here mainly doing a hybrid step 3/4 / calorie counting. Have had a rather large spike over Xmas so today was day 1 back to healthy. Managed pretty well which I’m pleased about, so...

7th of Jan, one low cal morning down, healthy calorie counted meal for tea, 8lbs heavier and not really sorry. I ve had a ball but time to get the serious.operation remove the excess starts in earnest. Can't wait for the sugar cravings to kick off

Happy New year, I've been off plan and will be a a large part of this week. Can honestly say there wasn't a low cal day since the 23rd. I'm around half a stone heavier, which is pretty fair. I'm enjoying it but I will be getting back next week. Dusting down the will power and plan to be back to...

Merry Christmas Leigh You ve had a lot to deal with and Christmas on your own is very tough, sounds like a great plan to go out for a run and lots of cuddles for the doggie These periods do pass, keep the faith and get through the best way you can. Get that appt for the gp. Also today if your...

Have to say fitness improvement is something I plan to tackle in 2019 too. I'm leaning to low carb as well for maintainance and it does seem to be suiting my body for now. Best of British for 2019 😁x

Congratulations you have achieved so much and must be feeling fantastic. Getting your 9st award is just the perfect Xmas pressie to yourself

Haha home made tablet is quite a Scottish thing, it's like a sugary fudge, its made at Christmas quite a lot. Maybe made it other places too. This lady's tablet was top notch 😋 Well I didn't get on my Christmas night out last night as it was A lunch time kick off and I was working. Was a shame...

Just in the hairdressers just my hair done, so glad as the roots were getting a bit witchy 😁 Hope you have a good night last night. Woohoo getting a bit of a teenage boost from the lads🙂 x

Well I ve had a few extra treats today, one of my patients brought in home made tablet, it was delish. I did share it with my other patients and we all agreed it was excellent 😀 this was added onto some biscuits I’d had with my home visit gang. One day early so this weekend I now plan to be...

Hope you are having / had are a great night, you def need to enjoy these wee treats as that’s life. Mine is tomorrow really looking forward to it. Xx

That sounds wonderful xx

Morning! I'm continuing with my 1000/1200 cals per day ad scales not moving much but I've weighed in this morn at 10.11 this am. X

I've not managed to get my weigh in but hopefully soon Hope you get a sts Where you off to? Have a blooming marvellous time x

That is the plan and I'm sticking to it🙂 not letting up on the days inbetween and sticking with good behaviour when I can so far it's all going well. At least I'm 2 weeks into dec a couple of night outs under my belt and hoovering around my pretarget weight. Which I wasn't expecting so another...

It is hard when every time you turn round there are more things to go to with inevitable non zone food. I don't feel worried about pulling it back once everything has settled back into normal life but there is a little frustration. I know I could just say no thank you but that is more likely to...

Scales this morning up to 10.11 but as I was out yesterday I’m pretty pleased. Was going to the gym but finished my Xmas shopping instead and walked about 4 miles so not to bad alround. Have my last official weigh in tomorrow so I can update the status then if any is needed. Next week I want to...

Aubergine stew Slice 2 medium aubergines and salt, leave 20 mins then chop into chunky bits. 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the zest of a lime add 2 onions soften then add 2 medium sized garlic cloves finely chopped, then add aubergine. 5 to 10 mins Add 1 teaspoon cumin, turmeric, 1/2 a...

Morning! I am pretty darn good thank you🙂 I had another lunch out yesterday which was lovely and the scales this morning show only a half pound increase so I’m hoping that Monday’s official weight loss will show a loss overall. I’m thinking about a wee trip to the gym today😮 this week I’d like...

What a big difference and the dress looks absolutely fabulous darling😁 Bit of a post and run but top marks x

1 lb for that weekend? That s a pound not wasted. You're heading into a busy, celebration heavy period, enjoy the extras and then when you 've got some quieter days back on it. As you say 2st 11lbs woo fecking hoo🤩🤩🤩 You're attempting the same trick as me I want to get back to 10.10 as quickly...

3 off target reached 🙂

Exactly That s the plan and have been pretty good about getting straight back on track after a weekend out. I'll do my best, Enjoy the festive period and get plowing through Jan to get rid of any excess. Was most delighted this morn. Scales said 10.10 plus point 4. Target has been reach and...

I know what you mean about busy, crazy here too. What did you put inbthe veggie chilli? It can be amazing what you can have for not too many cals. Have a great day x

If I can, the plan is to be good inbetween the days I'm out and about but the running order is out for meals/drinks 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29 and 31st😅 I'm not going to stress about it and will do the best I can. The way I look at it is there is no point in sitting with a lettuce leaf. Enjoy...

Finally had a quiet weekend mainly due to being laid up with the cold, still every victory. We had a trial run of the veg Christmas main. It was delish. One ofJamie Oliver but roasts. Very tasty and as it was calorie heavy we had it with roasted butternut squash. Managed to keep my 1000/1200...

Morning! Glad you had a top weekend, 2lbs is nothing and will be gone before you know it. You're back straight away and a few days of head down it's back on the losing track. Sounds like you rocked the dress and it made you feel fantastic, exactly as it should be go you! Do you have much more...

Thank you it was very tasty. Beetroot has become quite a favourite and roast very well I just use the prepeeled ones that aren’t in vinegar. I’ve been roasting butternut squash in wedges too it’s around half the calories of potato and works well. Having tuna tonight X

I know you don’t have time in between work and going out but hope you have a fantastic time and look fabulous in the slinky dress x

Sounds like a top weekend, you are right life is for living and having the occasional blow out does us good. Once you've enjoyed the living daylights out of the weekend back on it Monday and by wed or so any extras will be gone xx

That is a bit of a shame but you can still shimmy your shake once you get there x

Cals in for today 1100, dinner came in at 500. Really enjoyed it didn't have much in so cobbled together roast beetroot, onion and potatoe with parsley. chopped up potatoes roast at 200 in teaspoon of oil and balsamic Once starting to brown added 2beetroots and 1 small red onion. I added...

You will feel a million dollar in that frock, have a little pamper if you ve time, from a bath bomb to booking for hair n nails. Think you really have to celebrate life s little triumphs. Have a fab time x

Cals in for today just shy of 1200 we had veggie frittata and celeriac wedges. Oh my days it was delish. Came in at 760 cals but the picture only has half of the calculated frittata.

Hello thought I’d pop over to follow your thread x

Hello to you too🙂 I am pretty much at goal but have decided to try and get down to 10.10 to give me a bit of leeway for the likes of Xmas. It’s probably not going to happen before this Xmas as I ve got loads of meals out pre and post. Damage limitation is what I’m involving myself with through...

Have decided to get my diary moved as this is really what I’m up to now. So calorie counting with a lower carb spin. Want to keep posting into maintaince as it’s too easy to take your eyes off the prize. Not that I’m quite ready for maintaince just yet and with the annual Xmas descent into...

Pleased to report a pound down and corrected my start weight. Nothing much to report all going well and another few days of dec down without a muncharama going on😀

Weigh in today a sts. All good as the tail end of last week was much more in the 1500 to 2000 with a few possibly over, difficult to assess as no idea when eating out. Back on step 3 no issues to day, food diary filled in. I don’t feel worried for the rest of the month I just need to keep my...

What a fantastic first weigh in, you're rocking it x

Hi there I’m coming off Cambridge and favouring a low carb diet so thought I’d pop in to follow x

This week is going well back in the 10s, first of the Xmas lunches out this weekend, really looking forward to seeing some of the girls I used to work with. My planning wasn’t the best as I ve realised I have a study day on Sunday. This weekend is going to be tough wine intake my need to be...

Quorn stir fry 1/2 a serving of medium noodles 150 I red onion 10cal finely sliced Half large courgette 25 spirialised 200g chestnut mushrooms 45 chopped 5 Brussels sprouts 40 haves 1 green pepper 30 sliced 100g quorn pieces 100 1 small clove garlic Tsp chopped ginger Cinnamon Coriander...

It’s a tale of 2 weeks. Last week I couldn’t really get my groove on although I wasn’t terrible there was an increase on carbs and calories, resulting in a gain of 3 pounds. I can’t be sure if the extra carbs had a fluid retenstion effect or if I just ate more calories than I thought but it is...

Have been doing alright but this week has mainly been about the hunger. Not the I ve not eaten hunger but the greedy I want to stuff my face hunger. Have had a few more treats than I would like. I’m pretty sure my all important 1 lb that’s taken me into the tens is gone🙁 need to get my focus...

Yeah my clothes are all fitting and the bigger items have been removed to the under bed box. 🙂 That’s sounds like a great plan with forthcoming surgery. Your results are great and you’re doing what is right for you. I don’t think there is any point on doing the ketosis part of the vlcd diets...

One off 3 to go

Thank you I'm really chuffed. How is it ticking on with you? Health wise you ok? X

One pound off and the 10s are officially here. 3 lbs to go to the pre Xmas weight. Won't happen over night but it is coming

I can't recommend anything but I experienced hair loss a few years back. Once I came out of ketosis and eating an adequate amount of calories it stopped being a problem. I think you're starting to come up the steps now? Hopefully you 'll be the same x

It looks like there might be a pound off.🤞🤞🤞I ll find out tomorrow for def but this week I’ve work around the 1000 cals a bit above on a few days but nothing to get upset about. There are 3 pounds to go if my calculations are correct. That is doable before Xmas and I’m still feeling good about...

That’s the attitude, glad you had a great Halloween 🎃 x

Last week was a bit of stagnation, had a unexpected house guest for the week and that meant more healthy yet not step 3 meals. I didn’t go crazy so taking that as another step in the right direction, don’t have a weigh in til next week and I ll see what it brings. Made some lovely veggie...

Ex I’m not long back from hols and i don’t regret a single calorie 😅 I ve now managed to get rid of that and am now moving into new territory too You ll get this sorted x

2lbs off at last off the blocks Fabulous30s - Target 16lbs, 14lbs to go Mom38 - Target 11lbs, 11lbs to go Dragoneye454- Target 21lbs, 18lbs to go Tower Maiden - Target 7kg, 6kg to go Skydragon - Target 6lbs, 4 to go GaGirl - Target 14lb, 14lb to go.

Just been for a weigh in and weekend ways and treats have not diminished the general trend. 2lbs off,😊😁😊😁😊😁 so pleased. Although I wasn’t desperate for a loss it’s wonderful anyway. I’m on track and although I’m going to take my time transitioning back to normal food I ve set up good patterns. I...

Hi there I’d say I really started to get on top of my weight gain once I’d got my mind set sorted. There has been bumps along the way but generally I feel I have a better relationship with food, I do get it wrong but i keep plugging away. Youve got great results and looks like you ll be getting...

Managed a respectable 4 days of around 1000 cals friday not so much. yesterday was another hungry day which had continued from the day before. Bought a falafel wrap fairly and latte at lunch time very tasty but sure it was heavy on calories,had a yogurt bar for breakfast which didn’t stem the...

Back on the diet saddle, plenty water 2 products, veg and mackerel for tea, would like to get a full week under my belt and as there is nothing much happening at the weekend that is a doable goal.yime to start getting some that 6 pounds off

Good to see you back and getting back on track, health wise. The diet side of things will come xx

Thought I’d pop in to say good luck with your goals. I was similar to you when I lost 7 stone, although I ve mucked about with 2 of those stones the other 5 has never come back. Sometimes there just seems to be a mental shift and it happens. You sound like you're there Jx

The weekend was fab, amazing meal out with wine, a few drinks lovely spending time with my partner, fried breakfast in the morning was a real treat too. I enjoyed every thing but don’t feel the need to go on a mad food bender, it’s all part of the journey I ll get there when I get there sort of...

Here I am 5 days steps 3 tick, it's a planned weekend off. I'm ready for some food must admit. Was starving yesterday no products but I managed to get through on the calories ok. The hunger was still present today and I'm working this am. The decent into off piste eating is already started had a...

Step 3 day in the bag. Finding low carbing quite easy to add into my diet. My spiriliser has been a great addition and using it well. Grated courgette ( heard it called courgette rice, wouldn’t go that far😅) but I mixed it with a bit of quinoa and hey ho a filling reduced calorie pasta...

Had my official weigh in today and I ve sts🤩🎉🤩🍾🤩🎉🤩🍾😊😊 very happy with this so its step 3/4 and any social event s I have lined up. Think I ve got a bit better at portion control but there is a long long way to go.

Made a delish mackerel dish, 1.5 fillets could be one, I medium carrot , I large courgette, 1 to 2 beetroots, grate or spiralize as preferred. Carrot and beetroot served raw. Courgette is fired in olive oil, with lemon juice, parsley and a splash of soy sauce. I added a quarter cup of quinoa and...

Day 2 post holiday, I have been having my products during the day and then a meal in evening. Scales this morning take me back to what I was before the holiday plus 1/2 a pound. There seems to be some water retention as I was peeing like a horse and not adding in a comparable amount. Not going...

Well I’m back had a fantastic holiday, food was amazing as were the people and stuff we saw. Decided to jump on the scales today, rip the plaster off so to speak and the damage doesn’t appear too bad. Will see what tomorrow says but it’s looking around the 4 pounds 🤞🤞🤞😊 I did learn a new skill...

It really is just a case of forging out the right path, as long as it’s working for you and you feel stronger and healthier that’s a great place to be xx

Another week and I think a sts to 1 in on but I've lost a bit round the middle as a few of my smaller skirts are fitting. I had fish and wedges last night, yummy yummy. I haven't had a 100% record but feel so much more in control. I know how easy it is for you to slip up and going backwards is...

Hope you get a fantastic weigh in. You are on top form xx

Thank you I will have another week before I go but my consultant is away before me. I’m really looking forward to the break. Hope you’re keeping well xx Thanks love I will be doing my very best on the fun front. I know what you mean about difficult to get back on track but at least I should be...

I’d like to join please, I want to lose 6 lbs. I’m just about to go on holiday but once I get back I’m wanting to knock the excess on the head. Fabulous30s - Target 16lbs, 16lbs to go Mom38 - Target 11lbs, 11lbs to go Dragoneye454- Target 21lbs, 21lbs to go Tower Maiden - Target 7kg, 7kg to go...

Final weigh in prior to holiday sts. Really pleased considering I had a couple of days off reservation and stepped up to step 3 I’m taking that a great big slice of positive pie. If I get 2 pounds of over the next 10 days flipping fantastic if not well it’s back to the grind stone on my return Jx

One cooked smoked salmon fillet, one carrot, one courgette ( sprialised) sugar snap peas, black olives, cooked in balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, a little olive oil. Salt pepper some fresh dill I cooked carrot and sugar snap peas first the added courgette and finally salmon well yum and filling

Goodness me victor meldrew you don’t have to believe it but these are results that happen with vlcd. The healthy non healthy debate is valid. You may enjoy being a nasty and throwing shade on others but you could express concern in a totally different manner. Have you thought about why you feel...

This week so far sunday around 1750 cals not great but Monday was worst, I went for it big time basically a chocolate, biscuit and crisps bender😖 tue and wed back on a step 3 day. There seem to be a few more social events coming up and everyone is wanting to go out for meals. I leave for my 10...

I found the step up didn't effect my weight loss at all. Most folk find maybe a pound or so difference. Is this your food week x

Had a mixed week. Been really hungry so a few step3 days. Partner made up a kale pesto with zoodles really good. Not much of a loss this week but did gain a pound at the start of week. pretty happy with progress. I have now got my firm goal in mind want to get to 10 10. This realistically will...

First off congrats on the weight loss and fitting THE dress😊😊😊 Jealous much😎😎 don't give them the satifaction. Carry on doing what works for you. We all find what works at the time it does and that is the bottom line. Let them clog up their arteries do whatever they want. Chuck your rage away...

Good luck and get your groove on, I find break ups a very motivator to help with sticking to a diet x

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Your ticking along nicely, great idea to focus on the good things you're up to. Xx

Just had my weigh in, 4lbs off! Think it's prob a pound out as Sunday I didn't drink enough, still in the right direction

Sataurday didn’t go as planned but a good day was had so no regrets. My dad had been helping me get my flat ready for renting and has been a total legend, so wanted to take him out for lunch. Then I realised he was home alone as mum is off with the cousins in Amsterdam. So thought I was a good...

Good lord Cambridge what a lot to deal with. Cambridge is fine for now but if chemo and the likes kicks in your dietian will also keep you on the right path, your requirements may be different ( as you ll know) Take care Jenx

I’m sorry to here that It can take a while to get a controlling ****** out of your head, your voice and wishes are completely valid. don t become the next person to bring yourself down, learn to trust yourself again. You sound like your putting your house in order from the foundations up but...

I must be more vindictive than you😁 it's the loved up phase that normally screws up my weight. Although I'm still loved up and trying to sort it out so that must be progress! X

I can relate to target clothes very well a grand bit of motivation, size 14 just opens up the choices of stores. Not being I’m the plus size range is a big boost too. I also find relationship break up is a wonderful tool to help with diets, some of my most successful diets have been heartbreak...

So 4 days in week 10, god crazy how time flys. Managing step 2 really well again. Some hunger but nothing unmanageable. Had a peak on the scales and think last week's gain has gone. My consultant was asking me what my goals are at weigh in. I have to say I'm not fixed on anything, happy where I...

1 lb on today but a late weight in, constipation and a weekend of eating I’m taking that as quite alright, don’t get me wrong a sts would of been fab but we keep on trucking x

Hey, Good luck I’m sure you ll smash this. I ve had a bit of a reset thanks to getting with partner too x

Today isn’t going to be a low carb day as hoped the hangover munchies kicked in another roll, egg, mushrooms and haggis had. Oh well Monday it is x

Well I had a grand night last night and am feeling pretty good despite Drinking last night. Think I ll just go through what I had, as a record rather than glossing over the weekend. Friday evening meal as stated, the curry was veg samosas, mutter paneer I had about 4 dessert spoons of pilau...

Day one of the weekend Really enjoyed the meal, didn't go mad. Had some nuts, tomatoes and fresh pea pods for tea not really hungry. Out for celebratory drinks tomorrow and a day of eating normally. No desire to head nose first into the trough so taking my wins where I can get them. Thanks...

Well that's my 4 days of 800 calls done now for a weekend of food. Not as excited as I thought getting closer to 11 and this will extend the run. Think because I settled into the groove with Cambridge I'm a bit concerned that I'm about to open Pandora s box. I guess we 'll just see what happens.

A bit late but wanted to say hi and good luck on the journey. Get the first 2 weeks under your belt and it becomes a lot easier xx

I got a mueller spiral pro 4 blade spiralizer, its ace, quick, small, love the design, I just watched a you tube video to see how it worked. I picked a new one up off eBay for about 13 quid. It all fits together and it takes up no more space than a medium sized Tupperware box. A worthwhile...

All good last day of step 2 tomorrow then Have a weekend of eating out and a birthday night out if I get a sts this week will be very happy. Oh and I'm I'm love with zoodles and my spiralizer😉 hoping to go back to step 2 next week but will have to see how I get on after I 've lost ketosis. Xx

The healthy lifestyle can wait the funeral is priority. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself with trying to do it all. Diet, alcohol will be what it will be, sending your head into a spin about that isn’t going to do anything for you but harm. Get through the family bereavement first, that...

Day 1 week 9 feeling grand not surprising since I slept from 7.30 til 8 with only a few wake ups overnight. As the saying goes must of needed it🙂 Step 2 continues pan fried some asparagus in 1 cal spray, garlic and my now go to for everything balsamic vinegar last night, delicious 😋 I’m...

Weigh in another 2.25 lbs gone🙂🙂🙂

I decided to try a bit of almond milk in my latte, of no the search contines. So the new plan for next week is in. Week 9 will be 4 days step 2 and then Friday to Sunday food and a bit of alcohol if I fancy. Going for an Indian lunch as I was given vouchers that need to be used up on friday...

Zoodles: as before but added dry chives, and a little rocket

Just had zoodles for the first time, oh I think carbs can be reduced with these little beauties 200 cal meal 60g courgette half a small garlic clove crushed, 2 spray 0live oil one spray, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and 3 small cherry tomatoes griddled 1 chicken breast. I put a little fresh dill...

I’m zooming through the weeks, can’t believe it’s nearly 8 weeks since I started. It’s been a pretty steady pace and I’m so happy with my progress. I ve just been on my sparkly new scales and looks like I ve lost another 1.5 lbs. I’m now thinking I might just continue on step 2 for few more...

Your body s been upside down and back again, it’s no wonder there s a bit of flux with the weight. 10% loss of body weight in 5 wks is nothing to be sneezed at. The losses do slow down but as long as they keep coming it’s all good x

Sounds like you have a food hangover lady. Don’t tarnish these lovely memories. I think there needs to be give and take in the future, as that’s life for a very high percentage of us. You also made good choices which I think stands you in good stead for post diet life. The time was enjoyable but...

Woo hoo another 2.25 lbs well chuffed. Expected to lose less with the step up but not made a jot of difference to me. So this week I just need to get through, feeling pretty confident as even with the 200cal meal my ketosis has been good.the tired day I’m hoping was just related to too much...

Fingers crossed indeed, love it when you get through a stone barrier. xx

Thank you love, I will get on to this next week Think you did really well at your bbq and back on it now get your groove on Jx

Thanks how you getting on x

Week 7 complete weigh in tomorrow. Had a busy old weekend, hair done, flat painting finished, 4 festival shows seen, a large amount of water taken 😀 2 eggs and some walnuts over my step 2 not so bad considering that there’s been some tough points this week. If I get a couple of pounds I ll be...

I was really pleased as I thought I must of come out of ketosis and the thought of 2 weeks step 2 without was not a prospect I was keen on. X

Have been feeling much better last couple of days step 2 going well. Thought I was going to have to step up with out the comfort of ketosis. Had an egg/ chicken combo and was properly full after, yay! Roll on Monday, as week 8 starts last before coming out of ketosis and then the real fun begins

That s great things are as good as can be expected. You 'll need to share this low cal stir fry, pleeeaasse 🙂x

I wasn’t sure what they hell I was craving to be honest, I just wanted food, it’s back to normal today but I was just done yesterday. No matter what I’m getting the 2 weeks of step 2 completed even if I need to up the calories again. I ll make sure it’s very light on carbs. I ve come this far...

Brilliant lady, you need and more importantly deserve it. This period control what you can and anything else well it's a deviation nothing that can't be sorted when it's right for you xx

Yesterday was hard. Woke up tired and spent the day counting down the minutes til it finished. Water didn’t help. Had 2 extra eggs as felt hungry as well. Bed for 9. so a swerve off plan, such is life. woke up at 4.30, yeah thanks for that, on the plus side don’t feel so tired. Let’s get this...

So sorry to hear of your loss. This is priority and you do what you can for yourself. Just remember you need a bit of tlc too. Don't pour all into helping others and leave nothing for yourself xxxx

Another day step 2 completed, my interest in food is really stepping up but I think that s due to the fact that step 3 is getting closer.

One of the women I used to work with said of time you start of looking like a cover of playboy and end up as the cover of the national geographical magazine 😀 I have the most marvellous set of bingo wings I’m sure I could glide at points but I am glad I no longer fill them. The horse has well...

I really am. That was pretty much the high end of my hoped for weight loss. I have 2 weeks on step 2. It is going grand on step 2. Prob feel a little more hungry. I’m suspecting a more psychological hunger than it’s taken me out of ketosis as if it had I’d be ravenous rather than, hmmm I want to...

Went to see a stand up, a surreal duo, and a monologue all were pretty good. Have just got my festival schedule through ( my partner lives organising all of this, hurrah!) so our weekend are quite full for the next few weeks. I love the festival the town just seems to come alive. Jx

How you doing Cambridge xx

Hi Ali found your diary, your doing what is clearly working for you xx

That was 6 weeks x

1st 6lbs and a half 😁 x

I think you ve given yourself one large target ie 10st. What about this month is all about a 1/2 stone loss target. Agree 100% with Ali. Don’t try beat yourself up as you say there is a lot of things to trigger you off at the moment. Is a vlcd right for you just now? It’s a lot to commit to and...

Thank you, really glad you are going to keep posting, looking forward to your food diary too, it will be good to swap ideas, let’s see what we can do with 200 cals🙂 X

Absolutely you can visualise yourself quite differently. I found that I’d put a bit of weight on feel meh then acclimatise to it and so the cycle continues. I once caught sight of myself on all fours ( I was looking for my shoes pre work, don’t be getting any funny ideas😉) naked, it was ermm a...

All very organised 🙂 madam, I have gone completely the other way, far far to tired for housework and currently am living in a stig of the dump esque way😉 so am very impressed by you. There isn’t much you can do about the break days so my advise is really enjoy them and then right back at it. Jx

Excellent looking good for the stone next week, excellent that the new products felt like a treat, weigh in went well xxx

The results are in, six weeks later and I am officially 1st 6 and a half pounds lighter. I am delighted. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 The weight came off at a steady 2.5 lbs weekly 7 in the first. So today I'm at 11.9 and it feels great. 2 weeks of step 2 and then on back to sensible weight maintaining It's day...

How you been feeling x

First off so sorry to hear about your loss. I’m sure your aunt is correct and he would indeed be very proud. That would of been one of the largest triggers you could of had and even if you’d managed to keep it from the forefront of your mind your subconscious would of been well aware. It may...

And thanks for alll the milk tips Cambridge I shall be borrowing your knowledge in future xx

Do I feel happy with myself? Yes I do,I didn’t like the fact that my weight was restricting me, I didn’t like the fact I was slower going up stairs and it involved more effort. I didn’t like the fact my sleep was being a bit effected. I didn’t like the fact that my clothes looked like I was...

Love ska it’s such a good work out and I can dance for ages to it😀 there are a few really good bands up here that play regularly so not a bad scene. The club is pretty small but it has really good atmosphere. The festivals on in Edinburgh and the clubs are open til 5, not that I’d admit it but...

Produce report: strawberry, banana n oat breakfast smoothie, nice best shake thing so far, def worth a shot

I think you ll feel the benefit of the the product upgrade. If you ve been doing a fair bit and are feeling that meh way. Step 1 water, it does amaze me how much it can effect the way you are feeling, no better ? Then the extra cals are the way to go and as much sleep as you are able. The...

So last day of week 6 and tomorrow I get to find out my starting point and more importantly where I am now. It has worked really well for me not knowing the results of the weigh in. If there s been slow weeks they didn’t effect my resolve, I just kept my head down and carried on. The results on...

Very glad to hear it. The over activity can effect the balance so you just need to listen to what your body tells you. Having a couple of eggs won’t really effect the loses but it just might be enough to boost the cals to keep your equilibrium. Jx

Maybe stick off the coffee tonight if your feeling hungry it can increase appetite ( never has for me but some have stated it) Jx

Yes it is very normal to feel a bit down in week 2. Look at the diaries of past dieters and see how many disappear. You lady are not too be one of them💪 ( that’s not a chicken drumstick it’s a show of strength emoji, don’t want you getting any ideas 🤪😜😂) Jx

I’m only planning a couple of weeks on step 2 then a fair bit on step 4 intend to be seeing my counsellor well into October. I can maintain really well normally but gained about a st when I gave up smoking (not remotely sorry) then met my new boyfriend and we over indulged a bit too much and...

Just saw you asked why I had the step 2 meals, sorry basically I’d done too much exhausted myself, ie too little calories for too much work, checked the water intake and realised I needed a bit more in the tank. Jx

If you're hungry and aren’t drinking 5l + have more water no joy, then have an egg. This should ( every one is different and can’t garantee it) not effect ketosis. You may be doing too much for your calorie intake. It is really hard when all around are enjoying food but you want to lose weight...

Good luck this is doable and it is a great year to crack on with it xx

My councillor see me for about 30 mins a week and txt s through the week, this works for me. You’re pay a good bit extra than you could with say exante for the benefit of having a councillor so make sure you get your dues. Any questions you just ask her. If she isn’t up to scratch if there is...

Have been uping the water and managing well, did forget my products today so couldn’t eat til I got home. Must admit couldn’t come fast enough but had my first product and will get on to the others later Jx

That can be sorted, onwards and downwards x

Excellent to hear the positive outlook, it really is the best way to take the weigh ins. Next week once the extra water has gone it can add up then. Here’s to week 4🤩🤩🤩

Right let’s get this day started. Water you will be flowing, motivation you will be high and I am going to kick on Have a great day one and all Jx

Don’t you listen to that sanctimonious biatch 😤 any slimming plan has it fall offs. why people become such zealots about their way I do not know but there are many ways to reach your goal and some ways work better for one and not the other. Don’t give her a second thought. However do enjoy the...

I am planning to order some but it ll be well down the line once I ve left Cambridge to use for a 5:2 life style. But the lemon bars review is good to know, as you know I do like a lemon bar🙂 the porridge how ever will not be ordered as I know you re like me and can enjoy a variety of things...

Morning! Sorry didn’t get back yesterday ended up having to change plans. How goes day. Have a good one x

Hello!!!!!!!!!! Waves furiously from the Cambridge side of the fence😀 your very welcome to have a nosy at my ramblings. I hadn’t realised we were the same week either, yay for us! I could stay on step 1 until bmi in the green range I think with a food week at week 12 but I’m getting to the stage...

Yeah the water is key I think, I’m finding it a bit of a juggling act as i could definitely live without the 5 am trips to the loo! I really want to reduce my carbs will it be full on low carb? Can’t swear to that but I will do my best😉🤞 I am going to go for fasting with healthy eating, l must...

Hope your back rocking in the fat busting projects once more x

Cheers Dutches you have a fabulous fat burning day too, catch ya tonight Jx

It’s really good that you are working out your strategy before youre in the middle of it. Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither is the right future for you Jx

Today’s quest is to drink enough water, I manage my 2 and 1/2 l but not much more and have been a bit tired, no hunger so ketosis is safe. think ketosis is now the equivalent of my precious, hope Im not found found in a cave eating raw fish😉 Want to make sure that water balance isn’t the...

It can be a great extra support having the forum I like having some where to chat about it and just put down your feelings of the time. Jx

That one glass of wine will be oh so lovely to start with but then it brings a a whole heap of regrets which will last a lot longer than it did to consume it. If tomorrow come around and youre still in ketosis on track and feeling like you passed over the chance on the mini fail, I think you...

Hi there🙂 thought I’d pop along to bookmark your thread and keep up to date on the progress xx

God, nobody would think you were rude it's just if you had your own I'd look out for it. Basically people post whatever they fancy. You can start your own or post on others it doesn't matter at all Jx

Rolo do you have a thread? X

That’s alright then but it’s best not to push your body too far. The 3 nights can be spent with gym/ class time in the future keeps idle hands away from biscuit tins 😛 once your confidence rises there ll be no stopping you. The yogurt covered bars, choc tetras, original porridge and the spag...

Sorry to hear about the uti, hope it racks off soon. It’s incredable how the time flys. Thanks for the exante review was very interested in the coconut ones but you’ve confirmed what I thought. If you see the cookies and cream bar order some. The go out of stock quickly and are by all accounts...

You’re sound right postitve lady, fabx

Be careful that your activity level doesn’t out strip the calories you are putting in. Gentle excercise such as Pilates would be good for strengthening your core. I know once you make the decision to get on top of your health you want it now but sometimes that is not the best way. Put down the...

Brawl start dolly x

That’s a fab, that’s good you got off to a cracking start. Did you already go to the gym before starting the diet? I really am feeling much better. Just find I’m more tired once the weight creeps on and was feeling really meh about myself. Now I’m back in the wardrobe and much more happy with...

Hi there, thanks for the drop by, how you getting on? I wanted to to keep the weigh in secret as I had a few weeks in the past that did really show any loses and it was just disheartening. It's worked really well for me just going on how I'm feeling and obs how the clothes are doing. I work on...

Last blind weigh in, I 'll find out what I 've lost next Monday. Quite excited, 6 weeks done then. My wardrobe fits again . Even the doc marten dress i got of ebay but never actually fitted in. So glad i came back when i did as dont think id manage another 7 st loss This should be my last week...

Awh That s an extreme reaction. Good call on getting your body reused to food. Don't think you want a repeat performance day 1 of marriage. The losses keep coming yay! Is the dress looking good? Xx

How you getting on. X

Dolly I swear it's your head that s the cause of many of the probs. You don't need a mental whipping either, which lets face most of us do. So font beat yourself up with the I'm such a failure/ disgusting/ greedy / whatever nasty comments you use yourself It happened no need for recriminations...

This is the thread https://www.minimins.com/threads/another-day-another-recipe-ss-recipe-ideas.327370/

You get knocked down and you get up again that’s what you do, take comfort that you are still trying. It will come but we are really unlucky in our particular addiction as everyone else can cut theirs out, we have to learn to manage it. How many achololics would have trouble if they need to...

That’s great that you are in ketosis you just can’t do it with out the protection it brings. Roll on week 3:woohoo:The lemon bars are great but the strawberry and apple ones are even better, there can’t believe I said it. They have a slight toffee after taste too. You will need to do a taste...

I’m on chicken and salad tonight, didn’t have it last night as got home and was in bed for 5 so just managed to chuck the last porridge down my throat and slept til 8 this morning. Going to have to balance this weeks busy time better as clearly did too much last week. When you ve been off the...

Thanks for the drop by flowers I wish you all the best too, good luck and may your scales go down Jx

Dolly why did you punish yourself with a four day act of sabotage? I think you ve got to work on the psychology of your weight loss. Get your head in the game and you will be amazed how it turns round. I do not know much of you but your break up and being back at your mums must be having an...

Last day of weeek 5 tomorrow no hunger but finding the tiredness problematic. Work is manic and any spare time involves decorating my new flat so have been busy. Luckily it’s a day of rest tomorrow so that should recharge the batteries. Going to have a step 2 meal tonight I was looking at the...

I had posted that yest or so I thought sorry:rolleyes:

From what I hear the cookies n cream bars are delish:) Good call on testing out first if you do let me know how you get on. I’m grand feeling pretty good and well in ketosis so start of week 5. Must admit quite happy not knowing the results as just going along by how I feel. How are you doing...

I ve not but I think there is more choice, costs less but no consultant. I think if your willpower is good they are much of a muchness. I’m kind of considering it for after in a 5:2 diet sort of way. It might be better for you as you say you ve not been feeling as though your in full ketosis...

I think it might be wise for you to step up to step 2. Please do not add anything other than essential excercise into your day. I’d advise you txt your councillor to let her know. The diet should not be this extreme. Get some really early nights too. You might be coming down with something they...

I totally have noticed the need for sleep and increase in hunger. Ah your mum has a metabolism to die for, lucky lady yeah she’s not going to fully get the whole diet thing. I ve never needed them so have no experience sorry ( think a couple of the girls did use them and found they did the...

Sounds like you are doing the right thing and I’m stealing that omelette idea for later x

Woo bloody hoo! That’s ace on the weight loss and getting into the dress, it s all going in the right direction. It sounds like your mind is completely focused on the job in hand too, I think that’s one of the biggest parts Jx

So last day of week 4, just spent half an hour trying on bits and bobs from my wardrobe, as you do at 6.30 in the bloody morning:D and even from last week I have been able to move some favs from the wardrobe in the spare room back where they belong in my own one, yay! Have to admit I ve been...

I think sometimes your body needs a bit extra and as you say you didn’t go out of the bounds of the diet you added only what you needed, that’s control, pat on the back for that. It won’t make a hoop of difference to your weight loss. The fact you had such a large loss in the first week I’m...

What a fantastic loss, you must be feeling brilliant.xx

I had just posted on another thread please check with your consultant re the excercise x