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I'm thinking about doing Insanity Max 30, as I can get most of the dvds on YouTube! Have watched through some of them, and I reckon I can do it. Am fitter now than I was when I was considering original Insanity! Either that or I'll do Hip Hop Abs again. Either way I'm going to do something in...

How's it going tracybelle?

Hiya, Yeah, I had my trial session and was hooked! Starting officially tomorrow :)

Thanks hun :)

Always here :)

Well I've completed Hip Hop Abs; total loss of 8 inches and 5lbs in 4 weeks. Not too bad. I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't say it really tested me, and I'm one for a challenge! Therefore, I have joined a gym and am getting myself a personal trainer. I've had one session with him already, and as...

It went really well thanks! Admittedly I couldn't walk for 3 days after wards lol!! But it was really good and I enjoyed it. I'm starting with him in April :)

No I haven't had any weight gain, only losses. But then I have been working out every day.... :) Good luck with your quit, always here for help if you need!

Hey, Another 1.5lbs off this week, taking my total weight loss to 5lbs :) Have had my consultation, and a free half hour PT session, which I loved! Am seriously thinking about taking it on properly, it's just a matter of money. But I will be saving £120 per month from not smoking, so I will...

2 Weeks today :) feeling awesome!

Hey everyone, Has anyone ever had a personal trainer? I'm seriously thinking about it. I've got a free half hour session with one tomorrow, and I'm a bit nervous!

Thank you :) Starting weight on 1st March was 13 stone 9lbs :)

Meant to post this yesterday.... I lost another 1lb this week, so a total weight loss of 3.5lbs in 2 weeks. I also measured my waist again and have lost 2 inches :) Today I went for an induction at the gym, and have a consultation with a PT on Wednesday to create a plan for workouts :) really...

I personally love my Actifry, but then I didn't pay for it, it was a birthday present lol. The first thing I made in it was chips, the second was roasted veg, and both turned out really well. I've not been adventurous and tried anything else yet, but I plan to.

So far so good, am on day 4 (again!) and it's felt alright, am so determined this time!

Hey everyone! I've been around here for a while now, and posted various updates for myself. But things have changed somewhat, so thought I would start fresh, with a new weight loss diary! I'm not following any particular diet, but am reducing my portion sizes, eating more fruit and veg and...

Hey :) I've not done so well! New quit date is Monday (9th), so fingers crossed I can do it this time! Good luck with your quit! You can do it again if that's what you really want!

Hey everyone, just a quick update: I've not been following Slimming World as such, just trying to make better food choices and eat less junk! I'm also doing a Beachbody programme called Hip Hop Abs, which is great fun and this week so far have lost 1lb! Can't wait to see the end results after...

Sorry only just seen this! I've not managed to quit just yet, but in time I will try again. I'm just not in the right frame of mind to do it right now :( good luck with your quit journey, how's it going?

Thanks Liam. It's all gone a bit wrong lately though lol.... next week I shall be back on plan hopefully. Effectively starting again I think!

It's just not been happening at all :( Feel huge and like I've put on all the weight that I'd lost.... grr. I've got no motivation at all right now. :( xx

Well it's all change with me again!! Have had to sadly leave SW group as I just can't afford it right now, so I'm going to be attempting to follow it from home on my own! At the moment I'm not really on plan, as once again, can't afford it! Am just trying to avoid the bad foods as much as...

How do you cook ready meals in it?

Oh no!!! Get well soon!! I'm still really ill :(

Will do :) x

Thank you :) am trying to be good, but the temptation of bad foods whilst I'm ill is huge!!

Am thinking I'll probably give up on the Ripped in 30, and just go straight into another type of workout, Shaun T's Hip Hop abs! Getting it for my birthday next week, so hope to start it March.

Turns out I'm going to have to miss this week, as I'm not very well. Plus haven't been good with food either :( it's all gone a bit wrong.

I got through about 5 minutes of it and nearly passed out, so no :(

I don't know whether I'll actually do it or not now; the more I watch and read about it, the more scared I get lol!! We shall see what happens after hip hop abs is done.

I've just had a really bad experience with the consultant, not very supportive. I'm following Slimming World. Changing groups this week and effectively starting again.

Have you done it before? I'm intrigued to know if it works lol!

Yeah I'm going to a new group from this week onwards; I'd had enough and was losing my motivation big time! The new consultant was texting me for a fair while last night and sounds lovely! So, fingers crossed :)

Getting so frustrated with my consultant!! Have text her twice now to ask her for a holiday this week as I can't afford to go to group. But she still hasn't replied. I don't feel supported at all and haven't since the beginning. After my holiday I'm definitely changing groups, can't be doing...

Well fingers crossed I'm a lot better than I was... so with that said, it's back on it tomorrow and see how I get on. If I have to stop then so be it, but am missing working out so much!!!! Week 3 Day 1 here I come!!

I'm going to do Shaun T's Hip Hop Abs first and build up to insanity I think lol.....

Which one do you go to hun?

Hey hey everyone.... So, I'm looking for thoughts and reviews on Insanity? I'm starting it in March (to allow myself long enough to recover from Labrynthitis!). I'm really looking forward to the challenge, and have watched countless videos of peoples results, but I just wondered if anyone on...

I wanted 14lbs off by valentines day lol, half that would still be good though I guess. The only thing in my way is my own willpower, which seems to be lacking right now!

I've kind of taken a couple of days out to re-energise myself. I guess I did take it too hard with my gain, but after working so hard I'd hoped to lose. Ah well, will see how the next few weeks go! Thanks for sticking with me ladies :)

As valentines rapidly approaches, I don't see me losing enough to get this challenge!

Hey folks, So, I'm really struggling with Slimming World this time around; I'm not sure why, but I just can't get into like I did last time, and feel I need something else. With that said, I've decided to stop going to SW group, as it feels like I'm just wasting a fiver every week just to get...

I've set a new quit date, Monday 9th Feb, and am going to use patches this time. I was prescribed them by my GP a couple months ago, but never used them. So going to give them a go and see how that goes. I don't think cold turkey is ever going to work long term for me! And yeah, not very well at...

Thank you!

+1/2lb. Absolutely gutted.

4th weigh in - +1/2lb. Am totally gutted; have worked so hard this week, been bang on plan and yet still gained. It's really gotten me down. I've stuffed my face with junk tonight, and am drawing the line and starting again tomorrow. I do believe * week is imminent next week, so am hoping it's...

I've come down with Labrynthitis, so all work outs are on hold for a while :( I'm so ill I just can't do it. Totally sucks. But when I'm better I intend to jump straight in at week 3. I'm not going back to the start!!

Today hasn't gone so well either. Smoking again. I don't think I can do this :(

Day 9 and I caved and had 2 cigarettes. Tried to vape today and start again with a different approach, but all it's done is given me a fuzzy head and made me feel ill. So have smoked again :( Day 1 again tomorrow!!

Day 4 and 5 completed of week 2. So, day 11 and 12 of my 30 day challenge. If I'm honest, I'm a little bored of the workout now, so plan on taking 2 days out and going for walks instead (weather permitting!), and then starting week 3 as planned on Saturday. It could just be me, but I do tend...

Day 8 has been a complete nightmare. I've been an emotional wreck; constantly breaking down in tears for seemingly no reason!! Have nearly caved a couple of times now... desperately trying to hold out until bed time and hopefully get a good nights sleep and see things differently in the morning.

Day 3 (10/28) of week 2 done! Starting to see the return of my abs...yay!

First week it didn't seem to affect much, as I'd kept within my syns every day. Still lost 1.5lbs. So am hoping I'm doing something right this week too!

I've heard about that...very intriguing! Let me know what it's like!

Day 7 almost done... Today has definitely been a lot better compared to yesterday. I'm so glad that I didn't give in last night, I would of been so cross with myself and disappointed too. But I stayed strong, despite it probably being the worst day for cravings so far!!! It was a proper...

Thank you :)

Day 2 (9/28) of week 2 done! I really pushed myself today, and didn't stop so much. My strength is increasing, as is my endurance. It's feeling great :)

Well, my jeans are looser... so perhaps that's a result?!

Bless ya; I'm struggling today... Day 6. Hardcore. That is all.

Day 1 of week 2 done! So technically day 8 overall of my challenge. I really enjoyed but struggled this morning; I was really tired so it made it harder. But I pushed through and did some of the advanced moves as well, just to push myself that little bit harder!! Determination to get the...

I have a set of 5lb dumbells, must be mad lol

Day 5 has gone well; had a few bad cravings, but managed to distract myself and they soon passed. I'm feeling really good physically, and mentally too. So proud of myself and what I've achieved so far. :) 5 days down, 16 days to go. It takes 21 days to make or break a habit, so am aiming for 21...

Day 7 - Rest Day - I did yoga and lots of walking (went shopping with a friend!). Feeling really psyched up ready for week 2 of Ripped in 30 starting tomorrow :)

updated Miss Thomas -- 0 lbs lost / 14 lbs to go willfitskinnyjeans -- 3.5lbs lost / 5.5lbs to go RawrGirl -- 0 in lost / 1.25 in to go Honey-J -- 0 lbs lost / 10 lbs to go Hoz -- 5lbs lost / 2 lbs to go Mao -- 0 lbs lost / 8 lbs to go mybodyisacage -- 2.5 lbs lost / 7.5 lbs to go newgirl-x --...

Fantastic! Well done!!!

Weigh in #3; -1.5lbs Total weight lost so far: 6lbs I am a little disappointed, as I really wanted my 1/2 stone award and to get into the next stone bracket by the end of this month. But, a loss is a loss and considering I've quit smoking this week and eaten more than usual, I'll take it...

Go for it! Let me know how you find it :)

Thank you :)

Lost 1.5lbs this week, taking my total weight loss so far to 6lbs. I am a bit disappointed as I was hoping for 2.5lbs to get into the next stone bracket and get my 1/2 stone award. Ah well, hopefully next week.

After a hard day yesterday, today has been a walk in the park! I'm quite surprised, but am feeling great! Day 4 is officially a good day :)

Yay, nice to know I'm not on my own :) I haven't gotten on my scales at home, have managed to resist the temptation! Official weigh in tonight, well in an hour! Best get going lol. Good luck x

Day 6 done! Tomorrow is a rest day, where I plan to just do some yoga. I have a friend who's a personal trainer, and he recommended it as a gentle way of exercising, and allowing my muscles to heal from the high intensity of the Ri30 workout. Saturday will be the start of week 2 of Ri30. I...

Ouchies! Just go careful with it, you don't want to put too much strain on it and exacerbate the problem!

I love it. In comparison the 30DS is rather dull, but then I did it far too many times! Ripped in 30 only takes 30 minutes, and all you need is a set of handweights, like for the 30DS.

Ah that sucks :( hope nothing too serious?

I'm sort of looking forward to it... have been good all week, not gone over syns, but have used more syns than usual....as I've quit smoking, so had a tough time with the munchies! Fingers crossed I get a good loss this week though, as only need 2.5lbs to get my half stone award!!

Can I join in? Rejoined Slimming World on the 8th January, so far lost 4.5lbs in 2 weigh ins, tomorrow is weigh in #3. Hoping for at least 2.5lbs to get my half stone award!! But I've quit smoking this week and found myself using all my syns, which is something I don't often do, so that may...

Day 3 is almost done, and am feeling so proud of myself. Today has been pretty tough going, purely because it's the last of the nicotine leaving my body and it's really fighting it. But, I've remained strong and distracted myself whenever I've felt a craving, so all is well! Loving being a...

Day 5 completed! I've worked out that it's not actually 30 days of working out, but actually only 24! Jillian suggests you work out 5 to 6 days out of 7 and have 1 rest day, so that over the 4 weeks only works out at 24 days. Or 28 if you don't have a rest day! Ah well, am still cracking on...

I'm an all or nothing kinda girl, so had to go cold turkey with it or not at all lol. It's proper hard, but as each day passes I get stronger, and healthier! That's what matters to me.

It's what keeps me going to be honest; knowing that I'm in control of something really helps lol.

Yay I got through day 1. And here I am, day 2 and doing fine so far!! I think once you get past the first day, each day after that becomes easier. You know what to expect in regards to cravings and you're more prepared for them in a way. Or at least I feel more prepared. I'm handling them a...

What could we do as another challenge?

I do find it speeds things up, although am always on the loo lol!!!

Thanks hun :) ------------------------------------------------ Day 4 of the challenge completed! Feeling really good, it really sets me up for the day if I do my workout in the morning :) loving it!

Here to join you on your journey and support :) I currently go to a SW group, otherwise I'd totally lose the plot! Well done you, I admire your dedication to go it alone! Braver than me lol. Keep going :)

Thank you, you too!! xx

So, day 1 is nearly done; I'm feeling okay, not great, but not bad either. I've encountered some really tough cravings today, but have rode them out and got through them. I used the 4 D method: Delay - It will pass Deep Breathing - x 5 Drink Water - sip slowly Distract - Do something! Seems...

I just drink a lot of water, green tea and eat a lot of melon lol! ;) seems to work for me. x

<<Updated>> Miss Thomas -- 0 lbs lost / 14 lbs to go willfitskinnyjeans -- 3.5lbs lost / 5.5lbs to go RawrGirl -- 0 in lost / 1.25 in to go Honey-J -- 0 lbs lost / 10 lbs to go Hoz -- 3lbs lost / 4 lbs to go Mao -- 0 lbs lost / 8 lbs to go mybodyisacage -- 2.5 lbs lost / 7.5 lbs to go newgirl-x...

They just have the dvds unfortunately; will have a look at youtube again, did that a couple days ago and just found introductory videos, not the whole workout.

Updated Miss Thomas -- 0 lbs lost / 14 lbs to go willfitskinnyjeans -- 3 lbs lost / 6 lbs to go RawrGirl -- 0 in lost / 1.25 in to go Honey-J -- 0 lbs lost / 10 lbs to go Hoz -- 3lbs lost / 4 lbs to go Mao -- 0 lbs lost / 8 lbs to go mybodyisacage -- 2.5 lbs lost / 7.5 lbs to go newgirl-x --...

I'm starting this purely to keep me focused; if it gets subscribers then that's an added bonus :) Tomorrow is day 1. Have prepared myself a lot better this time, and am determined to make it through the day. I've got posters of positive quotes on my wall, to look at if I'm struggling. I've...

I love Jillian Michaels, well it's a love/hate relationship lol. I often swear at her through the workout, but at the end I feel so good I love her again!

I really want to do insanity, but just can't afford the £105 price tag right now! Have asked a few friends if I can borrow theirs, but they're still working out to it!

Hi all, I've challenged myself to complete 30 days of working out. No excuses, just continuous hard effort. I'm doing Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 workout, and it's intense. I started yesterday, so 29 days to go. I'm loving it though, makes me feel so good afterwards, if somewhat exhausted...

I have the fitbit flex and love it. Best £70 I've spent. It helps to motivate me to move more so I can achieve my goals. It also tracks my sleep patterns so I can see just how well (or poorly) I'm sleeping. I wouldn't be without it now.

Loving that halo shining bright! Well done you! I'm going to attempt it again soon, just not sure when... feeling rather delicate at the moment, mental health wise, so I'm trying not to add extra pressure to myself. I know I'll give up eventually, but it's just got to be when my head has...

Thanks ladies, fingers crossed! It's going in the right direction so far! :)

Just had to subscribe to this; you're doing amazing and are such an inspiration :) x

Well done everyone :)

Lost another 1lb this week :) so total weight lost so far is 4.5lbs, and left to lose is 30lbs. So determined!

Another 1lb off, so 9.5lbs to go. Total weight lost so far 4.5lbs :)

Another 1lb off for me, woop woop!! :D

Good luck everyone!

Welcome Sarah :)

I'm Sara :) nice to meet you x

Hi all, Thought I would join in with making a diary to keep me focused!! I rejoined Slimming World on 8.1.15, and weighed in at 13 stone 6.5lbs. Having put on 3 stone in a year due to medication for bipolar! My first weigh in was last week, and I lost a cracking 3.5lbs, so now weigh 13 stone...

Here to subscribe and support :)

Here to subscribe and support, well done so far :)

Hiya, just wanted to add in my support :) I'm following Slimming World too, so feel free to ask anything if you need. This is my second time around with it, worked brilliantly the first time, then let it all go and the weight crept back on. My own fault! But 2015 is going to be my year and will...

A bit late to this, but welcome and good luck with your journey :)

I shall have a look! :)

I got mine wrong, I've actually lost 3.5lbs lol, so 10.5lbs to go :) weigh in again tomorrow!

Hey, thought I'd join in to support you :) Have read through all the posts and it sounds like things are going in the right direction. I too suffer with mental health issues, I have bipolar, so know how you feel. It can be a struggle sometimes when I'm feeling low and all I want to do is eat...

Just wanted to congratulate you on the 10lb loss, that's fantastic :D I'm not familiar with the Cambridge diet though.

Made the best ever spaghetti bolognaise in the slow cooker, it was lush!! :)

Tonight I did slow cooked spaghetti bolognaise, it was lush!!

I love my green teas :)

Stay strong, you can do it :) always here if you need a chat. :)

Welcome Essie, here to support you on your journey :) x

Green tea really helps me with bloating, maybe try that? It's also good for weight loss too :)

Welcome to the forum :) I'm not familiar with herbalife so can't help with that side of things, but here to support you on your recovery :)

Just wanted to join in and say well done :)

How do you make spaghetti bolognaise in a slow cooker?

Thank you; I am always really hard on myself when I can't do something. It sounds like a plan to cut down gradually to be honest. Will give that a go and see how it works out. Thanks for the support, means a lot

Hope WI went well?

Thank you :)

I'd love to join this please; losing a stone by Valentines day would be amazing for me, as it's my 30th birthday a few days after! I originally set myself this goal when I re-joined Slimming World nearly 2 weeks ago, and have lost 3lbs of it already, so I have 11lbs to go.

Thank you :) I'm really glad I'm back on plan now, feeling so much better for it!

Love tattoos; I currently have 8 and really want more but £££'s tight so can't afford it at the moment. I need to save but it just never happens lol. Plus my tattooist has shut his shop so I'm mega gutted about that!! May have to find a new tattooist... hmm lol.

Fitbit rocks ;)

I find it boring now, but I think that's because I've done it so often. I'm doing her yoga meltdown dvd now, which is great also.

Yep, no breaks, I had an incredibly toned body and loved it!! Defined abs were my favourite! :) then I let it all go when I stopped working out and attending SW group. Back on it all now though and feeling good

Well I've failed already. Only made it to 10.30am this morning before I was climbing the walls! This is going to prove a lot harder than I'd hoped. I'd even read Allen Carr's Easyway to stop smoking book last night, and felt really confident when I went to bed. But as time went on this morning I...

I still struggle with the occasional binge, but that's generally at 'that time of the month' where I just want to eat everything in sight! (Like right now!!). My MH has taken a bit of a knock today too, feeling a bit low and fed up with everything. But, have stuck to plan, so am really proud of...

Thank you for the warm welcome :)

Another vote for fitbit here, I have the Flex and love it. Best £70 I've ever spent

When I was on Slimming World last time around (2013), I did the 30 DS 3 months in a row! I was either mental or hardcore, but it really worked and it's so worth sticking it out to the end. I too shouted at her to shut up from time to time (and other expletives on the odd occassion!!). I'm now...

I love my Fitbit Flex, it's great to see how many steps I take as well as tracking my sleep. (My sleep patterns are quite erratic!). It really does motivate me to move more as I love seeing the goals achieved (steps, miles, calories burned...). Wouldn't be without it, best £70 I've spent!

Hello there, I too am a newbie to yoga and loving it. I bought myself Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown DVD off eBay for £6, so worth it. A great workout and she talks you through the moves and you really do feel good afterwards. My top tip would be don't push yourself too far to start with, as...

What else can you do in an Actifry (or similar)?

Thank you :) I'm really proud of myself, not only for the loss, but for going back to Slimming World in general!

It's been good so far thanks :) I'm only on my second week back at Slimming World, and determined not to stray from it (at least not too much!), it's easier the second time around because I already know what works for me.

Wanna buddy up to support each other?

Thanks everyone :) I'm feeling okay about it at the moment, although that may change a few hours in tomorrow haha. I'm going cold turkey, not using any patches or anything. I must be mad!!!!

Lol thanks :) I've tried quitting so many times, but now I'm having chest problems I really need to. Am just hoping it doesn't impact on my weightloss too much!!

I'm hoping to get a Tefal Actifry for my birthday, can't wait to give it a go.

Hey everyone, I've made the rather brave (or perhaps crazy?!) decision to quit smoking on Monday; this in itself is hard, but to combine it with dieting as well is going to really test me. Can anyone recommend low syn sweets or anything like that? Is chewing gum synned? It'll be a miracle if...

Thought I'd comment on this even though the last post was a while ago. I suffer from Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety; so I know it's tough when dieting. I tend to eat my emotions, so it makes it so much harder. I'm following Slimming World and luckily have found it works for me, despite what mood...

Gammon cooked in diet coke in my slow cooker; first time I've cooked it and first time I've used the SC!! Fingers crossed..... :)

Looks like you've got to grips with it fairly quickly, well done you :) your food diarys look great!

Slow cooked gammon in diet coke :)

I totally agree with the above comments too. The fact that you got a loss shows that it is working; I'm not a 'big loss' kind of girl either, and have felt disheartened in the past with only small losses. But at the end of the day, a loss is still a loss, and it means that it's going in the...

First weigh in - lost 3.5lbs :D really happy with that!

Hey everyone, just thought I would add myself to this thread as have had my first weigh in on Slimming World. I lost 3.5lbs :flirt2: am really happy with that, and love seeing the numbers on the scale go down! Hope you're all doing okay :)

Hey everyone! I've just joined this lovely forum today; have picked up some great tips and recipes already, but thought I'd best introduce myself as well! :) I'm following Slimming World for the second time. Originally joined in June 2013, and lost around 3 stone. I then made the mistake of...