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    Little Noo's Obligatory New Year's Diet

    Well looks like I've been awol recently but I've just been ridiculously busy!! So far have lost 2 lbs which I'm happy with as I've had a few blips along the way! My working hours change in a week so I'll have much more time to hit the gym and prepare healthy meals - yay!! Hope everyone else is...
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    Little Noo's Obligatory New Year's Diet

    Still not feeling great today :( but keeping with the diet: Breakfast: Porridge with semi skimmed milk and small handful of mixed seeds 280 Lunch: Chicken and veg fajita mix, wholegrain wrap, extra mushrooms and peppers, sprinkle of dried chillies 380 Dinner: Cod in sauce, new potatoes...
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    Little Noo's Obligatory New Year's Diet

    Well hello all! Afraid to say this isn't my first attempt at trying to lose weight or being on Minimins, but actually feeling quite positive about this whole weight loss malarky this time! Really just want a place where I can record the food I'm eating and look back over it when I'm stuck for...
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    New Here!

    Thanks Cacee! I'm doing ok at the moment - although I went for an early dinner and have no cals left for anything to have tonight and starting to get a bit hungry!! Will just keep chugging the water and have an early night I think! Have trained twice this week with the PT and went for a run...
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    New Here!

    Hi all I've decided to start calorie counting again after 1 or 2 years of not really doing much!! I started on Monday and actually feel in the right mindset so hoping I'm sucessful this time!! I'm not that big at the moment, but I don't feel comfortable in my clothes so would like to lose just...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks Squeezy! I think I did actually have a banana, but it musn't have been enough. In the past I've gone to the gym in the morning even after having a banana and I've been sooo close to passing out that I've had to leave after 10 mins, and then when I got in the car park my head was swimming...
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    Bostik's Finally Doing It :)

    See that's where you're wrong - cocktails can help cure anything!! hehe!! Hope you feel better soon hun xx
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    Bostik's Finally Doing It :)

    That's great Bostik - bet you're well happy!! I'm thinking cocktails to celebrate?!?!?
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks Bostik! I think I'm going to have to be totally honest and tell them I only have a general knowledge of investing, but that I'm eager to learn and that I'm motivated and committed etc... Fingers crossed!! Ended yesterday on 1285 :) No excerise planned today but pub lunch - let's see if...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    OK you're all going to be really proud of me... Today I got up early and went to the gym before work (30mins on exercise bike plus a few press ups and stretches) then went kickboxing for an hour after work too! :D Think I should have eaten a bit more throughout the day though coz felt really...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks Natalie! Thinking of buying a slow cooker - does anyone have one and do you leave it on all day whilst your out at work (in my case it would be from 9am until 8.30pm)? Is that safe?? Thinking I could make quite a few low calorie dishes in it - quorn sausage casserole, beef stew etc...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks girls! I'm really happy to be back on track :) So I should probably start my food diary again properly now. Today: Breakfast: 40g branflakes with skimmed milk (215) Snack: Granola and yoghurt (157) Lunch: Tomato and basil soup (144) Snack: Large banana (121) WW vanilla creamed rice...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Yesterday was a really good day. Ate lightly throughout the day so I could enjoy a meal with OH in the evening - lasagne and cheesy garlic bread - not as bad as you might think! Ended the day on 1130 which I was mega pleased with. And the results of weigh in this morning are...... -4lb!! :D...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks goodbyeflab! In the end I had the frozen pizza, but also had some potato wedges with it. Ended the day on 1696, which is just over maintenance, so it wasn't too bad. Jumped on the scales again this morning - I know i'm bad! But it did say 8st 0.75lbs!!! So there you are, I think I've...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Hey girls!! Thought I'd give a quick little update! My first week back didn't actually go too well and I ended up gaining weight!! However since Monday I have been back on track and weighed in this morning at 8st 2.5lbs :) Weekends are always the hardest part of the week so if I can stay this...
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    Movies that inspire! Suggestions?

    I'm also thinking Rocky. GI Jane has a good motivational training montage in it too!
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks Bostik and Missy! Rome was lovely - very very hot!! Did lots of walking - so much so that my feet were absolutely killing!! Was practically limping back to the hotel each day!! Was very nice to see all the sights and eat lovely food, and we had a really nice time together :) The damage...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Squeezy, I wish I had read your post before I went... I think I should title this post 'Bugger it' because that's essentially how I've felt this weekend. It's been full of family meals, birthday cake and dvd's with popcorn. Needless to say I'm not entirely happy with myself, so I think the...
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    Sarah's Ramblings.... 2011!

    Keep at it hun, the scales don't always reflect our efforts straight away! I know mine should be up by about 10lbs at the mo, so alot of the time it doesn't make sense! Just keep with it and I'm sure you'll be under 200 by the time uni starts again!
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Hello Ladies!! Well first of all sorry for being AWOL for the last couple of days - work has been manic busy!! Legomom - unfortunately he's not my husband (yet - I'm working on it ;) lol!) But I'm afraid I'm a very jealous type so I'm going to have to decline ;):D hehe!! Thanks Goodbyeflab...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Hi Laura - I'm going next Thursday, the day after my Birthday. In a way it's a bit of bad timing (not that I'm complaining) as I wanted to start my 'new year' being as good as I can - but if I'm going to Italy I don't want to miss out on all the lovely food! So I've just said to myself that I...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Missy - weekends are just awful! And it's always really hard to get back on track after too! We'll get there one day though ;) Yesterday's diary: Breakfast: Branflakes and skimmed milk (166) Snack: 4 jaffa cakes (184) Lunch: Subway (380) Dinner: Pumpkin raviolli (330) napolentana sauce (89)...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks Squeezy, I sit at a desk all day so really don't have much excuse not to keep chugging the water, except that when I feel thirsty I generally fancy a cup of tea, and I also hate having to use the bathroom every 20 mins - especially when we are really busy at work! I will try and fill...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks Bostik! Can't believe how well you've done looking at your signature! You must feel amazing! I'm sure I read on your diary that you're fasting atm - how is it going with CC'ing? Eid could be falling on my bday this year :) I'm lucky in a way that I've only got 7-10lbs left to lose, but...
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    Jade's lose a stone & maintain diary

    Hey Jade, good luck with CC'ing! I'll be keeping an eye on ur diary for tips and tricks! x
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    Shazzabir CC Journey to 9st!

    I actually think that people who can resist takeaway pizza have something wrong with them ;) No, seriously - major well done! No way could I have resisted that!! Kudos on all the exercise your doing too :)
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    Fat and 50!! I think not..

    I'm so sorry to hear you had such an awful upbringing, I can't imagine how it must have been for you, and how it must feel now. Looking around at people's diaries this seems to be a reacurring theme - people and parents who treat children badly have so much to answer for. But what I really...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks Bostik, Squeezy and Jade! Jade - I'm still doing utter crap on the water front! TBH, I've not really been trying very hard, so thanks for reminding me! Well I guess my death-by-carbs weekend hasn't done too much damage because I managed to lose 1.5lbs last week! Yay! If I can just lose...
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    When the going gets tough.....the tough get slimmer

    Well done on staying on track over the weekend - it's soo hard to! And lucky you getting tickets to Moulin Rouge!! I was in Paris this time last year and looked at getting tickets but it was just too expensive for me, I bet you will have an amazing time!
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    New here!

    What a great success already! I'm sure you'll be at goal in no time :)
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Ok so not been around for a few days, here's how it went: Friday: Could have been worse. Ended up on 1412, 212 over. This was due in large part to a pub lunch where I had pasta with two slices of garlic bread and a J20 (155 cals - OMG! Won't be having one of those again!) Anyway, seeing as I...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Very very busy day today!! Work was manic, then I went kickboxing (was going to give it a miss as no one else was able to come with me, but forced myself to go and I'm really glad I did!) Then I came home, had a shower, scrubbed my kitchen and made dinner! Phew! Anyway, luckily I've still made...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks for your replies girls! So yesterday's menu was: Breakfast: Oats so simple made with water, 1tsp honey (162) Snack: Muller light toffee yoghurt (97) Lunch: Sushi from Boots (241) Apple, kiwi and strawberry pot (38) Snack: Large banana (121) Nectarine (56) Dinner: Innocent veg pot (319)...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Thanks girls! Well yesterday went fine: Breakfast: Porridge made with water and sweetened with honey (162) Snack: Muller light vanilla yoghurt (95) Lunch: Half a chicken wrap (150) Large banana (121) Snack: Nectarine (56) Dinner: Homemade large chilli, without rice (603) Drinks: Tea x 4 and...
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    Diary of a Pint Sized Pretender

    Good Morning fellow CC'ers! Whilst I'm not new to minimins or calorie counting, I haven't posted properly in quite a while. But now I've decided to end my career as a long-time lurker and start my own diary to help me stay on track! So a little bit about me: I'm nearly 22 and 5ft tall. I'm...
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    When the going gets tough.....the tough get slimmer

    Sounds like you are doing great! Where did you get the dress from? It is gorgeous!! x
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    Happyhealthy: Before, after pictures and thoughts as I approach goal :)

    Hi Lucy, Love your posts - you should be so proud of yourself for what you have achieved! I'm immensely jealous (in a good way, not a pyscho I now want to kill you way!) I'm going to be starting calorie counting (again) on Monday, a month before my 22nd bday. I only have around a stone to lose...
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    Not enough calories

    It's totally normal for you to have gained some weight since upping your calories. Remember your body had got used to functioning on very little, and when you suddenly start eating more it goes abit 'woah!' and will take a while to settle down. I think after a few weeks or so of eating at the...
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    Whey Protein, when to drink it?

    Protein powder is primarily used to aid muscle gain and recovery. If you find you're really aching after a gym session then it might be worth taking protein within 30 mins of finishing your session - it definately stops me feeling so achey the next day. If you're not having any problems...
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    Not enough calories

    I'd suggest firstly having something more substantial for breakfast - maybe porridge with sliced banana and honey? You could even add a scoop of natural flavoured protein powder to up the calories and protein content (which will help to build lean muscle) The tuna sandwich actually sounds ok...
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    Weight Loss Boot Camp

    I'd really like to go on the GI Jane one - but I just can't afford it as it's over £600 for a week and I could get a carribean holiday for that lol! I think you have got the right attitude of not wanting it to go to waste and making sure you keep up the exercise though - well done and good luck!!
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    my 1100 calorie diet plan

    I'm also in a very similar boat! I'm just over 5ft and currently around 8st 2. The lightest I've ever been as an adult is 7st 9 and I would loooovvveee to get down to 7st! The heaviest I've ever been was when I was at school, and I think I was around 9st 7lb, although it may not have been that...
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    Family diet advice needed

    I agree with the other posters. Family activities together and limiting time on tv/computer are good. As is watching what you say about your own weight around her - my mum was often commenting about her weight when I was a child and I feel it has affected how critical I am of myself. You want to...
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    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    You look amazing hun! x
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Cool, maybe one day I'll take the plunge and go to one! x
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    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    Sounds like you have had a good weekend! Hope you enjoyed every minute/mouthful of it!! Dont fret about it - stay within ur cals for the rest of the week and get some exercise in and the damage (if any) shouldnt be too bad! xx
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Hey, sorry if I'm being dumb, but I go to a fitness first gym (the one in cardiff) and the classes they have there have the names you have mentioned but i've not seen any reference to les mills? Would they be the same? I've not plucked up the courage to try any yet as I have no one to go with...
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    How to lose Body Fat

    Hi everyone! I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice. According to my scales I'm 28.5% body fat. This seems to be about right for me, I look fairly slim but I'm quite wobbly! I'm going on holiday in just over 8 weeks and would ideally like to get my body fat down to around...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Today is going well! Not managed to stick to the no carb thing but certainly having less! Breakfast: Promax diet protein bar: 204 Tea: 13 Lunch: Veggie burger in roll: 330 Dinner (will be): Marinated pork: 211 Onions, mushrooms, peppers and corguettes: 70 Corn on the cob: 121 Snack (will...
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    Wish me luck :)

    Good luck hun, catch up with you in the diary section! x
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    Sarah's Ramblings.... 2011!

    Congrats on getting to 206! x
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    Fair, forty but not fat!

    Great news on the exercise! Hope you get through today ok! x
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    Shazzabir CC Journey to 9st!

    Sounds like you've had a great week and well done on the 3lb loss! Not far off goal now! Looking forward to seeing your pics! x
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Thanks for your posts girls. I think I'm just going to be strict with how I spend my calories this week, just to ensure I get a loss, and then after Friday I will go back to normal and allow myself a little chocolate in my calorie allowance to stop me craving. The treat idea if you stick to...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Kick up the arse desparately needed! I'm hoping Lindsey will be along with her frying pan!! Was doing really well and then my mum ended up breaking both of her legs camping!! So Mr Darling and I had to rush to where they are staying yesterday to look after my sister! It was a nightmare and I...
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    Fair, forty but not fat!

    Such an amazing weight loss Moog! Hope you hit 50 soon! Got my fingers crossed for you! xx
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    The answer to "How Many Calories Should I Eat?"

    I've had 1200 as a target since I started but thought I'd try this out - to lose 1lb a week I should be having 1079 if i'm classed as sedentary and 1309.50 if I'm classed as slightly active. So I think my 1200 target is probably fine as I lead a sedentary lifestyle mainly but try to get to the...
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    What's for dinner tonight?

    Piri Piri chicken breast with greek salad :)
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    What's for dinner tonight?

    Piri Piri chicken breast with greek salad - yum yum!
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Thanks Lindsey! I was very pleased with myself for resisting because it did all look very very yummy! But I told myself the night before I wasn't going to have any so I didnt! I actually really dont mind going kickboxing - I love it! Its such a good workout and I do get knackered from it (went...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Ok so I got my weigh in day confused because of the bank holiday! So I got back on the wagon yesterday and weighed in today - have put on 0.5 lbs. I think this is quite good actually as it's totm and I've had three days of going over cals (quite considerably) this week! I'd really like to make...
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    control pants

    Debenhams always have a good range, get one with the elasticated support thing inside as it really holds u in. Hope that makes sense, I dont really know how else to describe it!
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Ok so if Tuesday wasn't a write off then today definately is!!! :sigh: Krispie Kreme has just opened in Cardiff and I ate (nearly) 3 all to myself!!! In all fairness they were amazing!! I probably won't ever go and buy them again, it was just because the new store had opened and I wanted to try...
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    What's for dinner tonight?

    ooh how was the pizza? i was thinking of doing that myself. i've used pitta breads before but not wraps. last night i had a veggie burger (155) in a warbutons sandwich thin (100) with some salad. I've never had a veggie burger before but I loved it! And I had sugar free jelly for afters.
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Ok so I can't be bothered to write everything down from yesterday but I finished on 1020 which I'm happy with. Even managed a little bit of chocolate in there and had a very yummy veggie burger for dinner :) MFP says if I were to eat like that everyday I would be at goal in 5 weeks time!! Its...
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    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    lol! No I don't think I am :) Ah the chocy bar will be ok - sounds like you are still well within cals?? Being a woman is hard!! I have the implant but rather than it stopping my period I just get them all the time! So I'm on the pill to control them too (cant just be on the pill by itself...
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    When the going gets tough.....the tough get slimmer

    I know how you feel and have been there plenty of times myself! You just need to get in the right frame of mind (easier said than done!) Maybe go over some of the things that motivated you in the first place - old pics etc. Have you got a holiday or something similar coming up? I find that...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Thanks Emmaline - I think I need to get out of that mindset and allow myself alittle bit of what I fancy instead of being so strict and then bingeing! Like today I really wanted some chocolate so I bought a galaxy bubbles bar and shared some of it with a colleague so hopefully I wont crave it...
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    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    Dress is lovely hun! May have to copy you and get one just like it!! xx
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Well I actually ended on 1916! And because I'm so small I maintain at around 1650!! Its so not fair!! Scales are showing a stupid 1.5lb gain from last week now (im hoping thats just because all the food was still in my tummy/totm) So I'm going to be really carefull for the next 10 days now...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Brownie is now in my belly... 1720 cals consumed so far ... and i dont think I'm finished yet!!! :break_diet: Today is obviously a write off - will get back on track tomorrow for sure!! :sigh:
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    I just want to eat everything today!!! I am already slightly over my cals but I know I'm going to want to eat something else in a while! Its totm so that might have something to do with it. Will just have to accept that I'm going to be abit over today and have a muller yoghurt or something. I...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Scales are showing a sneaky half pound gain this morning, but I'm sure I can get that (and hopefully a little bit more) off by weigh in on Friday. Had about 1100 cals yesterday and hoping to be similar today. Its less than 10 weeks untill I go on holiday now! Really going to start toning up...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Yesterday was lovely! Don't even want to think about the calorie content though! But my sister had a really nice day which is what mattered! Back to calorie counting today, haven't had time to get to the gym but Im not too worried. Hoping to maintain this week now, but any loss would be a...
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    Sarah's Ramblings.... 2011!

    Looks lovely hun! xx
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    Fair, forty but not fat!

    Well done on the loss hun! You're doing fantastically well!! xx
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Lol! Yes I am very ickle, most people mistake me for a 12 year old! It also doesnt help that every pound shows at this height, but then the weight loss is more noticeable too! You should be able to pick up a good pair of trainers for around £40-£50. Mine are asics and they are abit old now but...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    I expect it will be alot higher for you though hun, I'm only 5ft tall and weigh less than 8 stone so I really need to work hard for my exercise calories!! Plus I was going really slow so if I had been going faster I would have burnt more! Give it ago coz its really quite nice once you get into...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Went out for a run again last night, managed 2 miles in 22m 43s. Wana try and get that down to 20mins and then I'll add on a mile. Water drinking is going ok, probably not hitting 2lts but still alot better than I was. Had 1122 cals yesterday, and burnt 148 through my jog, so net cals = 974...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Lol! That sounds like a good idea!! Had 1255 net calories yesterday. Normally I prefer not to eat my exercise calories but I was hungry after dinner last night so had to get something else. I'm hoping to go to the gym tonight or out for a run. My legs are a little bit sore from yesterday but I...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    I saw that too and suggested it to OH but he wasn't having any of it! Only went over cals by 100 or so though so I'm happy! Will end up on about 1200 cals today, and went for a run too! Managed 2miles without stopping!! Was very proud of myself! It was round a local park/lake and it was really...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    I'm so proud of myself, I didn't have anything else! Yay me!! This was a real breakthrough for me as before, whenever I'd eaten anything bad I thought 'sod it, i may as well go on a proper binge and start again tomorrow'. But I managed to keep myself in check and only ended up being 207 cals...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    I'm on 1407 so far - really hope I don't eat anything else! OH has just made ummy pasta dish and there's loads!! Hoping I can resist it!! xx
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    Bra sizes (sorry guys!!)

    The cup size is determined by the difference between the measurements under your bust and around you bust. So if you have lost weight under your bust but your bust has stayed the same then the cup size will go up as there will be a bigger difference between the two! Hope i've explained that ok! xx
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Well Thursday I ate 1246 and had my weigh in Friday morning... I've lost three pounds (and a quarter!) :D So I'm very happy with how the first week went! Didn't end up going to the gym either so I only went once last week, but I'm happy with the loss so not going to beat myself up over it...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Yesterday was a very snacky day - ate loads of fruit! Nothing unhealthy though and finished on 1227 :) Was in a bad mood for some reason last night and really just wanted to eat alot of naughties but I resisted! Had a lovely dinner of lightly breaded river cobbler with peas and ketchup - it...
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    Your top 3 tips

    thanks hun, I'll have to give it a try! xx
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Thanks Laura! Had some more yoghurt, honey and blueberries last night so ended on 1270 :) Hoping for another good day today, the sun is back out and i'm in a good mood :D
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Good idea Emmaline, think it will def be called my 'treat meal' from now on - its going to be on my sis's bday in two weeks, and I'm going to allow myself whatever I want, inc pudding, for that one meal :) Had a little treat today - a thorntons caramel mini egg, it was very nice! Yesterday I...
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    Your top 3 tips

    oooh how do you make cauliflower rice?? xx
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    CC NSV - Non-Scale Victories!

    I resisted chocolate chip cookies and blueberry muffins at work today, and they were on my desk all day within arms reach!! (I did sniff them afew times though!) :)
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Well I've finished my 4th day on 1100 cals: Breakfast: Branflakes Lunch: Prawn noodle salad, fruit medley Dinner: Roasted chicken breast with brocolli, cauliflower and gravy Snack: Mini babybel, 2 cups of tea with sweeteners. Managed to resist chocolate brownies and chocolate muffins that were...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Thanks Emmaline I'm ashamed to say I didnt last very long! Not sure what was up with me but just couldnt stick to it!! Dont think my head was in the right place! However, I restarted on Friday and Im feeling much more positive!! I had 1258 cals on Fri, 1340 on Sat (stayed with mother in law...
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    summer :(

    Thanks hun! Im going to be calorie counting - 1200 cals a day (I'm only 5ft tall) and trying to eat more cals from protein than from carbs. I'm also planning on going to the gym quite alot to tone up. What diet are you going to do? Im sure we will have fantastic bodies in no time!! xxx
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    One for the ladies in here...

    Debenhams do a great range, both thongs and normal pants. Get one with an elasticated control panel, they are great, think they cost around £20 and well worth it!
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    Where did you loose it first?

    My tummy... i think my thighs will be the last to go
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    summer :(

    Im sure you will be leanne :) I love sunny weather, I like feeling the heat on my skin, it puts me in a better mood. But I know I'd like it alot more if i felt comfortable in strappy tops and short skirts like everyone else wears, instead of always putting a cardigan over the top. I don't...
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Yesterday: Breakfast: Protein shake and cup of tea Lunch: Three bean and mint salad Dinner: Roast chicken breast, broccoli and gravy. Snacks: 2 mini babybell light Small banana 2 low fat yoghurts Drinks: Tea x4 Sqaush Total: 1250 Today: Breakfast: 3 rice cakes with cottage cheese...
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    Fair, forty but not fat!

    You're doing so well! I'm so impressed by how motivated you are with sticking to it all!! Well done and please keep it up because I know you can do it! xx
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Thanks hun :) Had Tuesday off for pancake day hehe, so here was yesterday's diary: Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs Lunch: Tuna and bean salad Dinner: Home made pork sweet and sour stir fry Snacks: Low fat yoghurt Small banana Medium apple Protein shake Cup of blueberries and raspberries...
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    My diary...

    Sounds great hun! xx
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Day 2 (yesterday): Breakfast: 30g branflakes and skimmed milk Fun size banana Lunch: Hienz cream of tomato soup Dinner: Steak (grilleded) Roasted piquito squash with paprika and cayenne pepper Ketchup Snacks: 2 wholewheat rice cakes with light cottage cheese 5 almonds Shape fat free...
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    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    OOh they all sounds really nice! Let us know how you get on!
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    Darling's Food and Exercise Diary

    Hi guys and girls I am (once again) on a mission to look fab! I've just noticed I joined this site over 3 years ago and have since then made very little progress towards getting my 'dream' body. I really want to combine a healthy diet with a regular exercise regime and I'm hoping that keeping...
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    High Protein

    I pay £32.50 ontop of that for my gym membership - and there isnt even a pool there! The cons of living in a big city i guess, I know where my parents live it would be much cheeper but oh well! Training session went ok today - really wasnt in the mood for it though, but still did pretty much a...
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    High Protein

    Tell me about it - mine is £25 an hour! He is good, but at the moment I just can't afford it, so tomorrow will be the last one for awhile - gonna start making some proper use of my gym membership! I spend most (well... all!) of my free time with my partner, and we are both lazy at heart so it...
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    High Protein

    You must have alot of dedication to go after a full days work! I work full time too, but the gym is only 5 minutes away from my house so i've got no excuse not to go really. I've never been to an exercise class though, even though they are included in my membership, because i dont want to go by...
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    High Protein

    yeah they don't taste the best - quite gritty. Maxitone is quite expensive. Its one of the best tasting ones but im just not convinced its worth the extra money than all of the others. I think you're just paying for a brand. Just out of interest - how do u find the time to go to all ur gym...
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    High Protein

    Sounds good :) You dont have to buy a massive tub hun, they come in all different sizes, but what i tend to do is put the powder in a shaker in the morning and then whenever i want to drink it i add water and shake it up. You can also get protein bars which are just as good, although I've...
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    High Protein

    Hi Gina, love hearing about all your exercise. I am in to the gym too although don't go anywhere near as much as you! I do have a personal trainer once a week though (when i can afford it) and thats like three gym sessions rolled into one! When I was trying to build muscle I was eating alot of...
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    What is your motivation to lose weight?

    I want to look fabulous!!! :D xxx
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    Breakfast.

    Hey hun, green topped milk (im guessing you mean semi skimmed) will be fine. Your food looks fine too, although judging by your stats you may need afew more calories. Id try and get some more fruit and veg in there if you can, and maybe some low fat dairy (like a low fat yoghurt) too. If you are...
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    porridge

    The best kind you can buy are 100% rolled oats. Scotts porrage oats are good. They dont have any sugar or anything else added. Sure you can have it with water to cut calories but skimmed milk will be fine. Watch your portion size though as porridge can be very calorific if you eat a lot of it...
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    Secret Diary of a Serial Dieter

    thanks hun xxx
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    Really need a hug....

    Thanks everyone! I'm feeling much better now - had a great weekend with my friend, and i went and bought the bigger size in the magic knickers (they were so big they came all the way up to my bra!) and managed to find a very flattering dress so i felt ok when i was out! Gonna take it easy...
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    Secret Diary of a Serial Dieter

    hey, your losses have been great! Well done hun! I know how you feel about it being hard this time of year - im giving things a rest until january when im gonna go at it full throttle. its only three weeks away - why dont you just try and maintain your losses until then? Can i just ask what...
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    Really need a hug....

    :( I feel absolutely pooer than a poo thing. Diet has gone right out of the window, and no chance of it being back on until January as have loads of nights out planned and no personal trainer till then (as im skint!) I have put on around 4lbs in just a couple of weeks! Back to where I started...
  118. L

    Back to CC'ing!

    I didn't resist the goodies... nor did I resist naughty snacking today... sigh... Im out tomorrow night too so I don't see the point in restarting yet :o Will promise to be back on here Monday and will start back at the gym then so that will help. Someone please give me a kick up the bum to...
  119. L

    Back to CC'ing!

    I've had such a bad couple of days!!! Been abit naughty on the food front - havent stuck to cals since friday! Was arguing with myself trying to persuade me to leave dieting untill after xmas and just stuff my face with whatever until then! I have to say it was close, but luckily my good side...
  120. L

    Back to CC'ing!

    Didnt write down yesterday's menu so here it is off the top of my head: Breakfast: Branflakes (160) Tea (20) Lunch: Winter veg soup (164) Multi seed roll (150) Snack: WW yoghurt (58) Ryvitas (103) Dinner: Dominos pizza (three large slices with reduced fat cheese, ham, mushrooms and...
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    Jades Diary - Third Time Lucky!

    Hey hun, glad you've stopped taking those pills, I know its easy to look for the quick fix but your health is far more important and you've been doing so well on your own anyway. Hope your ok hun xxx
  122. L

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    Well done hun!! xxx
  123. L

    Sarah's New Calorie Counting at Uni Diary!

    Keep trying hun, I know you'll get there! xxx
  124. L

    Red's racy diary

    Great job Red! xxx
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Unfortunitely nothing that exciting lindsey - I was bit over enthusiastic at the gym last sunday lifting weights and made it worse by training on it on tuesday. Its been getting progressively worse since! Last night was awful! Its feeling a little better today now though so hopefully I wont need...
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    Back to CC'ing!

    OMG I am in so much pain!! My back is sooo sore! Thinking I may have to go to the doctors about it! Also thinking about cancelling my plans this weekend so I can rest it but I really dont want to! Will have to wait and see how I feel tomorrow because at the moment I am in agony! Todays Menu...
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Ok so it looks like gain may have gone - now i just need to work on getting a loss! Only got one more day till weigh in so im not too hopeful!! Yesterday's menu: Breakfast: Branflakes with skimmed milk (160) Snack: Highlights hot choc (40) 2 satsumas and afew grapes (70) Lunch: Tuna...
  128. L

    A fresh new start for Raspberry Oatmeal!

    im a fellow weight trainer too! what sorts of exercises do u use and do u stick to light weights or use heavy ones? xxx
  129. L

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    your food looks good hun, dont worry about weigh in, we all get weeks like those. maybe dont weigh in this week then you'll have time to correct any gain? xxx
  130. L

    Jades Diary - Third Time Lucky!

    what diet pill are u taking? it sounds like it could be speed to me!!! :eek: xxx
  131. L

    Back to CC'ing!

    Yesterday's menu: Breakfast: Branflakes and skimmed milk (160) Tea (20) Lunch: Tea (20) Cheese and caramalised onion sandwich (454) Snack: WW yoghurt (58) Dinner: Bacon (113) Wholemeal pasta (270) Cheese sauce (200) Mushrooms (20) Total: 1315 Scales still showing a gain :( xxx
  132. L

    *give yourself a pat on the back*

    I so would not have been able to resist the baguette with the soup so well done Lozzy! Well done to everyone else too - amazing will power and devotion to our bodies!!! xxx
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    100% November! :)

    I'm having the same problem hun! Mine are even showing a gain when I've been really good! But try and stick to it and it should come off because your not eating very many calories atm so it would be hard to drop them further! xxx
  134. L

    Healthy KFC :)

    mmm sounds great! will have to try that!!! xxx
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    Back to CC'ing!

    I got mine from body shapers fitness .com and it was mega cheap - a massive 2.5 kg drum of it for under £25!! Will last all all year probably!!! I hopped on the scales today for a cheeky mid week weigh in and it showed a gain?!?!?! I have no idea why as I have stuck to 1200 - 1300 cals all...
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    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    Ah hun at least its out the way now! give yourself abit of a break before starting the next one! I tried pm'ing you a minute ago with that consumption plan but im not sure it worked. if you didnt get it just pm me with your email address if you want and il just scan it and send it over - it...
  137. L

    *give yourself a pat on the back*

    I dragged my wobbly bum out of bed this morning at 6.30am to go to the gym :D
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Got up at 6.30am this morning to go to the gym! Really shouldnt have though because its made my back alot worse and now I dont think im gonna be able to train until next week!! Will def rest it until it gets better! Todays menu: Breakfast: Porridge and skimmed milk (159) Snack: Banana (100)...
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    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    ooh 5am starts to finish an essay - reminds me of being back at uni!!! what course are you doing hun? I don't really feel like writing the essay for you :D but I have got a degree in law and criminology so I'd be happy to proof read!! lol! sausage and mash has literally got to be one of the...
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    Back to CC'ing!

    No worries lindsey :) If you go into a health food shop you might get lucky and somebody there may be able to help you chose one. If in doubt I would recommed reflex as it is quite cheap, low in cals and had a good amount of protein in, plus it doesnt taste too bad either. My trainer recommends...
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Wow, I'd love to get to that point! But I'm about 30% body fat at the mo so I'd have to drop down by quite alot! How often did you go to the gym and what did you do to get like that? To be honest I really don't enjoy cooking that much but its so much easier to have control over what goes into...
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    A fresh new start for Raspberry Oatmeal!

    Hope you had a great birthday hun!! Dont beat urself up about it, as long as you keep to your calories over the next week then you'll be fine, try not to restrict yourself too much xxx
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Hey Rumbletummy, thanks very much! I always think my menu sounds quite boring because there isn't much junk in it - but i'm trying to eat as healthy as possible! Walking is great for exercise. If I didnt go to the gym I wouldnt get any exercise at all! I am gonna try and do it alot more often...
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    Will you reward yourself?

    LOT AND LOTS AND LOTS OF CLOTHES!!!!! Im thinking low rise jeans that will show off the fact I dont have a muffin top, strappy dresses that I won't need to wear a cardigan over to hide my arms and lots of high heels, accessories and make up!!! xxx
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Hey Lindsey! I've tried a few: First of all I was using Reflex instant whey (chocolate). Its got no added carbs so was just a protein shake, so really you should have it with a banana or something straight after a work out to replenish your glycogen stores. Each serving was around 25g and...
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Just got back from my last personal training session before xmas (having a break to save some money!) OMG it was hard!! He was actually gonna send me home half way through as I started to feel majorly sick and had gone really pale with white lips!! Had a couple of sips of protein shake and felt...
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    Goin'Downs Plan Escape

    Wow, congrats hun! Great loss! xxx
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    Becky's Calorie Counting Diary... a bit of everything!

    Good luck hun! Me too! xxx
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Today's menu: Breakfast: Branflakes and skimmed milk (160) Cup of tea with sweeteners (20) Lunch: Chicken broth soup (63) Multi seed roll (150) Snack: Ryvita minis (103) Dinner: 2 chicken drumsticks (270) Piri piri marinade (58) Light choices creamy Coleslaw (110) Corn on the cob (166)...
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    STS this week and peeved!!

    Just wanted to echo wat CatCrazy said - 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% good fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts etc) is what I've heard is best too. I have a personal trainer and he is very big on getting the right nutrition after a workout - so carbs and protein immediately following a workout...
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Ended yesterday on around 1200 so I've managed to have a whole week 100%! Very happy with that as I think thats my first time ever! Gonna try and have another 100% week but also add in more exercise as I've only been to the gym once this week! How is everyone else getting on? xxx
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Thanks girlies!! Today's menu: Breakfast: Branflakes and skimmed milk (160) Snack: Ryvita minis (103) Highlights hot chocolate (40) Lunch: Tuna Light Lunch (247) Snack: Banana (100) Highlights hot chocolate (40) Dinner: WW hotpot (couldn't find any pizzas!!) (209) WW chocolate mouse (106)...
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    back again...!

    Welcome back hun xxx
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Edit: Also last night I had a bran muffin (100) so that takes me up to 1277. Have weighed in a day early this week (couldn't wait any longer!) and I've lost 3lbs!! Very happy!! Will update the xmas challenge thread when I get home from work! Keep up the good work lovelys xxx
  155. L

    Back to CC'ing!

    Hello all you lovely ladies, how is everyone getting on? :D I decided to swap my innocent smoothie last night for some devilled eggs (same calories) and OMG they were delicious! I've never had them before but decided to make some for OH and they were really very tasty! Will definitely make them...
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    Sarah's New Calorie Counting at Uni Diary!

    Hope you feel better soon hun! What lovely friends you have! xxx
  157. L

    100% November! :)

    Sorry you were feeling down hun! I get like that too sometimes but I'm glad ur feeling better now - you've done so well and i've no doubt that you will reach your goal! xxx
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Lol! I'll bear that in mind! Have slightly changed today's menu: Breakfast: Tea (50) Branflakes and skimmed milk (160) Snack: Special K mini breaks (99) Lunch: Homemade bran muffin x2 (200)* French onion soup (66) Dinner: 2 pork medallions with herbs and spices (155) Spicy homemade sweet...
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Thanks Sarah - I've managed to stick to my menus 100% so far! I'm sure if i keep this up for the rest of the week then I must have a loss! Todays menu: Breakfast: Tea (50) Branflakes and skimmed milk (160) Lunch: 1/4 spanish omellette (191) Salad (10) Snack: Banana (100) WW frozen yog...
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    100% November! :)

    How's CCing going for you?? Are you finding it okay?? I'm loving reading your diary! You have such yummy food!! :p And it looks like you're doing a great job... keep up the good work!! :D have you popped photos up on here?? Yeah it's not going too bad thanks! Although I've slipped into the...
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    Christies calorie countin diary..

    Good first day Christie! xxx
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    New to calorie counting

    Welcome! 1300 sounds a great place to start and you can either go a little higher or lower depending how you feel once you've been doing it for a while. I dont eat my exercise cals so that I lose weight faster, but I know of some people who do. I always try and make sure I eat enough protein...
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    My Diary - Lost 4lbs on my first week CCing!

    Way to go CupcakeMummy!! You defo deserve that pizza! I'm a huge pizza fan too so next week when OH is planning to have kfc I'm going to have a WW pizza and count it within my calories and possibly resemble an angel!!! hehe! Enjoy! xxx
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    Sarah's New Calorie Counting at Uni Diary!

    Well done Sarah! What an amazing weight loss! And nearly under 200lbs! Good going! Keep it up! xxx
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    Back to CC'ing!

    I now have a menu for today so just thought I'd quickly update: Breakfast: Tea (50) Branflakes and skimmed milk (160) Lunch: Winter veg soup (163) Brown multi seed roll (150) Snack: Banana (100) Dinner: Seafood Paella (prawns, mussles, squid rings, paella rice, onions, chopped tomatoes...
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    Bad day :(

    If you're having one of those days hun then don't think of it as giving in to your cravings - you are making a conscious decision to increase your calories for the day and you will be back to it tomorrow. Make sure you stick to your maintenance cals, enjoy a few treats and don't feel guilty...
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Well I've just had a sneaky mid week look at the scales and looks like I'm definitely on target for a 2lb weight loss or more this week!! (saying that it was after 2 very long wee's! lol!) Not 100% sure what menu will be like today as OH is cooking dinner - will have to ask him to calorie count...
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    Calorie Counting and loving it!

    Sounds great! yes I know what you mean by armpit flab! Although I've noticed that even quite skinny girls seem to get that so maybe its not too much of a problem?! Your wedding dress sounds lovely - as does your food diary - think I might have to try the broccolli and leek crispbake - is it...
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Thanks Inge Jones and CupcakeMummy! I haven't really felt hungry so far - only the fat person inside of me wanting food because thats what im used to - especially in the evenings watching tv. I think it will be harder once I'm back at work later in the week because there are always biscuits...
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    Calorie Counting and loving it!

    Goodluck CupcakeMummy! Sounds like you are doing great so far! Will you be keeping a food diary on here? Do you need to lose weight to fit into your wedding dress or will you be buying one closer to the time? Despite being with OH for over 5 years and dropping as many hints as possible he's...
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Thanks Sarah! Huge well done on your weight loss so far!! Today's menu: Breakfast: Tea (50) Branflakes and skimmed milk (160) Lunch: Leek and potato soup (150) Bread roll (185) Snack: Ryvita minis (103) Dinner: Salmon fillet with watercress and creme fraiche dressing (252) New pots (185)...
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    *give yourself a pat on the back*

    Well done Lindsey! Fantastic will power!! xxx
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    100% November! :)

    Hiya! Hope you don't mind, I've just been looking through your diary and photo album and OMG!! You have done so so so well!!! You look absolutely stunning and have come so far! Keep up the good work hun and sprinkle some of that weight loss magic over me please!!! xxx
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    Back to CC'ing!

    Thanks for your replies! If I manage to lose a stone I should be at goal but will wait and see how I feel! I do find it quite hard to lose weight anyway because I haven't got much to lose - I just want to get rid of my muffin top and thunder thighs lol! Just joined the xmas challenge thread...
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    *give yourself a pat on the back*

    I really wanted to snack last night after dinner but managed to resist the chocolate I was offerred and the packet of mini ryvitas that were calling me from the cupboard!! Instead I just had a pint of no added sugar squash :innocent0002:
  176. L

    Back to CC'ing!

    Hello All!! Once again I am back to calorie counting. I've had a number of diaries on here but I never seem to last long! But not this time!!! I started calorie counting again on Saturday and I'm hoping that this combined with regular gym visits will be enough for me to see some changes in...
  177. L

    Personal trainer

    I would love to get a PT but i'm not sure about the cost - if anyone doesn't mind answering - how much do you usually pay for an hour or however many hours you block buy? thanks! xxx
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Thanks Katie!! Sorry for being AWOL for a while, I have been so busy in my new job I just don't have time to come on here much! I managed to give myself a kick up the bum last week and lost 2lbs so im back on track and hoping for another loss this week. Dont think im going to be able to...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Thanks Sarah! The picnic was lovely thanks Landie, ate very healthily... except for three, yes three, cherry bakewells!! They were soooo worth it lol!! After not counting for most of last week its not a suprise that I stayed the same at weigh in on monday. but at least its safe to say those...
  180. L

    Sarah's Lose Weight and Get Fit Diary!

    Great attitude hun! Im sure you will be very sucessful! xxx
  181. L

    My cc diary

    Menus sound great hun xxx
  182. L

    Not-so Newbie Here

    Thanks Irene and Landie!! Went out for dinner last night with the OH to celebrate. Didn't go too overboard considering I was just going to let myself eat whatever I wanted! I had a cocktail at the bar first, I can't remember what it was called, it was a frozen one with peach and vodka I think...
  183. L

    Sarah's Lose Weight and Get Fit Diary!

    congrats sarah!! xxx
  184. L

    My Calorie Counting & Fitness Diary!

    Congrats on passing your degree! I got my results yesterday too so I know that a celebration is definitely needed!! you had a good day apart from the chinease so i wouldnt be too worried about it - you earned it! I ate loads too last night but not as much as i expected i would so hopefully...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Thanks for your message Landie! Sounds like you've had a yummy week! Well done for not letting it affect your weight loss! I thought I'd do what you did and see what the damage was... and I've lost a pound! It could well go back up again tomorrow but at least I don't feel guilty for...
  186. L

    Not-so Newbie Here

    well the diet hasnt been going so well recently, ive not been going crazy but i havnt been eating brilliantly. for example, yesterday i had bran flakes for breakfast, a protein shake for lunch, and fish, oven chips and peas for dinner. that would have been ok except for the bar and a half of...
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    My Diary! I wll be back soon!

    well done for resisting the chocolate cake carol! u should be very proud - there is no way i could have said no to that!! hehe! have a good day! xxx
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    Sarah's Lose Weight and Get Fit Diary!

    Good idea about the pics sarah! i bet you look loads different already from when you first started! you have a really nice body shape, i bet once you get to goal you'll have a body like a model! :) good luck! xxx
  189. L

    Not-so Newbie Here

    Thanks Carol, I must admit im feeling abit down in the dumps at the mo, what with not having a definate answer on a job and waiting for my degree results to come out. that on top of not feeling very well yesterday meant i didnt have a great day. I just ate what I felt like. yesterday's menu...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Well i stayed the same this week. its my own fault, wasn't being very strict during the week and then went to visit my parents at the weekend and ate everything i could get my hands on lol!! Back on it today though and at least it wasnt a gain. hoping for any sort of loss this week, even if its...
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    My Calorie Counting & Fitness Diary!

    Have fun at the pool! Once your in the water no one will even notice you. My favourite mag is Zest. It's got recipies, diet plans, workout plans, fun ways to get fit, beauty tips and abit of fashion. I love it and reading it always gets me motivated... i guess i need to go buy one then lol! xxx
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Kally - feta cheese is luuurrrvvely!!! and thanks NovaX, although im not too hopeful about a loss this week, but the job seems to be going through ok! Im really hoping once ive got into a routine i'll start going to the gym after work to help tone up. swapped my ryvitas yesterday for some...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    I'll keep my fingers crossed Tamzy :cross: Ended up having cereal for dinner last night - no not brilliant but I'm technically still a student until i graduate next month so its allowed! hehe! im actually very very nervous about getting my results. I REALLY want a 2:1 but i think i may only be...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Thanks hun. I'm just lucky my friend is pregnant, otherwise I'm sure it would have turned into a drinking fest too! Ah well, I'll have a low cal tea tonight and then be really good until weigh day ;) xxx
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    My Diary! I wll be back soon!

    Sounds like a lovely idea :) xxx
  196. L

    Not-so Newbie Here

    Thanks hun, im just abit annoyed with myself because i really want to lose 3lb this week and think i may have blown it. i could have orderd a side salad... but who actually does that??! plus i didnt want my friend to know im on a diet... she definately doesnt think i am now lol! but im just...
  197. L

    Free calories

    I dont count sugar free squash, mainly because there is something like 8 cals per pint and I dont drink enough anyway so im trying to encourage myself to drink more by added squash. apart from that i count everything, including milk in tea and salad veg. i've heard of some people not counting...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Thanks Tamzy, Ditzeeblonde and NovaX! I'm afraid I have a confession... I went to lunch with a friend from back home today as she was visiting for the day and I ended up having chips and onion rings! Grrr!!! It's not like I really fancied them, there was just nothing on the menu I liked so I...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Dinner last night was lush, and had a banana afterwards. plus drinks and afew ryvitas with my soup I think I would have come in around 1300. i think i've got a job... but im not really sure what's going on. i registered for a recruitment agency last week and got a phone call yesterday saying...
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    My Diary! I wll be back soon!

    Sorry to hear that hun, hope the tests on thursday go well and then they'll know the best way to treat it. My sister has been very ill in hospital in the past, and they didnt think she was going to make it, but sometimes its more to do with will power than anything else, so just support her as...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Thanks DecemberBride! My dinner last night was really nice, but I think im going off meat at the moment, I was starting to feel abit sick eating the chicken (so I only ate half of it) Maybe I should turn vegetarian? Not sure the OH would be that impressed though lol! Not quite sure what I'm...
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    Smiling again!

    Congrats on the loss and sticking with it!! xxx
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    My Diary! I wll be back soon!

    hiya! love reading ur diary! i know how u feel about the one pound loss but as everyone has been saying, as long as its moving in the right direction! and of course its more likely to be actual weight loss rather than water weight and more easy to keep off if you lose it slow :) its great that...
  204. L

    Not-so Newbie Here

    Back on track today :) Menu: Breakfast: Museli and skimmed milk (214) Snack: Banana (100) Lunch: 2 large boiled eggs (220), 2 slices ryvita (62) Dinner: 1/2 corn fed chicken breast (122), small serving of gnocchi (90) tomato sauce (80) salad of lettuce, cucumber, red pepper and red onion (15)...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Well I've not had a great couple of days, lots of partying and food! But I weighed in today (a day early) and I've lost my target of 2lbs! Very happy with that considering I havn't had the best week - I just keep imagining what it could have been if I had been good! Never mind though, I've had a...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    yesterday i prob came in about 1200-1300, as I had a fiber bar (111) and 5 of OH's chips :rolleyes:, but altogether im happy with that :) today ive had museli for breakfast (214) and will be having salmon fillet and salad for dinner (around 370) leaving me with 616 cals left for lunch as i am...
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    1st weigh in today!! ¡sǝıɹolɐɔ ǝsoɥʇ ƃuıʇunoɔ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp

    wow, congrats! thats really good! well done! :D
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    Argghh!!!

    your plan for today sounds lovely! xxx
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    thanks ellem and ditzeeblonde :) chocaslim, my museli is aplen, a serving size is 45g which is 161 cals, and i guess that i use 150ml of skimmed milk (its prob not that much though) and thats 53 cals which altogether is 214. its not a massive portion to be honest so if your used to having big...
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    my cc diary!

    yum that pizza looks delish!! how many calories were in it? well done on ur losses so far, ur doing great! xxx
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    ok so change of plan - im going out tonight now so think il have soup for lunch, then chicken and salad for dinner, then il save the rest of my cals for alcohol. hopefully food wise if i come in around 800-900 then that leaves me with quite abit left for alcohol :D i know alcohol isnt best...
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    Sarah's Lose Weight and Get Fit Diary!

    I've just read through ur diary and ur doing so well! Hope I do as well as you! good luck with it although Im sure u dont need it! xxx
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    well I'm really happy with how yesterday went. Stuck to my chicken and salad for dinner, had a MASSIVE portion of salad because I felt hungry afterwards so I finished off the bowl of salad! It was very tasty, although I think I may have over-done the red onion abit!! I also had two squares of...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Thanks Sarah! I've gone up and down a little over the past year but haven't really changed over all! I know I don't really need to lose any weight if I didn't want to, but I think what one person would be happy with another one won't and so I think it's about finding a weight thats right for...
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    Not-so Newbie Here

    Hi guys! The last time I posted on this forum must have been a year ago - and im pretty much the same as I was then, no bigger or smaller! So im back to get to my target weight by my 21st birthday at the end of August. I don't have alot to lose, in fact I already have a healthy bmi, but I'm just...
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    Spooky halloween challenge

    hi guys, good to see some good losses this week. i seem to have lost 3lb!! i dont know how this is possible because i havnt been good on the food front and have only exercised once. however, i do have a really bad tummy bug at the mo so thats what might be responsible!! it could just be a random...
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    Muffin Top

    if theres one part of my body i hate its my love handels. compared to the rest of me they are completely out of proportion and stick out for what seems like miles!! i tend to wear alot of dresses now to hide them but with winter coming, il need to wear more trousers, but anything fashionable is...
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    Update

    well ive managed to lose a pound this week! so happy! my diet really hasnt been very good since friday (had a subway for lunch and pizza for dinner! then some left over pizza on saturday! then chips for dinner last night!) so im happy to have had a loss. on the up side i managed to exercise 3...
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    Spooky halloween challenge

    well done nic! im also down a pound this week! very happy considering a large pizza may have sneaked its way into my diet on friday :rolleyes:! Vicky 7lbs Kimber 5lbs Darling09 7lbs -1lb Nic 10lbs -1lb Diminishingreturns 14lbs rhuba 8lbs tweetypie 16lbs Sa89 14lbs Bren 13lbs LaLaLou 14lbs...
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    Cals in Weetabix...

    2 weetabix on their own is 127 cals, it says on the side of the box. then just measure out how much milk u want and calculate the cals. i find 125ml - 150ml is more than enough for me.
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    Update

    thanks lady A! potato is sooo nice in curry, so is cauliflower, mushrooms, chickpeas etc. i think veg curry can be so much nicer sometimes. good luck for you're first week back at uni! i know how hard it can be to stick to a plan when ur mates are eating out at lunch, and all the nights out...
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    What have we eaten today

    hey, well the box says 2 weetabix is 127, then i normally have 125ml skimmed milk which is only 46, so that adds up to 173! i say put it at 200 if ur worried then u can have an extra snack! x
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    WARNING!: A Fat Melting Workout NOT For The Faint Hearted...

    thanks for the reply justin, think i may challenge myself to more weight next time, and see how i get on. lgylsen - its good to know im not the only one! lol!
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    Update

    yesterday went well, even managed to eat at starbucks for lunch and stay within cals for the day! ended up having soup for dinner - a new covent garden one - it was lush, and there was loads of it!! didnt have any bread with it which i was proud of, because Mr Darling had bought a fresh...
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    Spooky halloween challenge

    if ur feeling bloated and u are pretty sure u stayed within ur calories then i would bet its just water weight or a normal daily fluctuation in weight. dont get stressed about it - just have plenty of fluids today and do some exercise to help u feel better, im sure by next week u will have lost...
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    WARNING!: A Fat Melting Workout NOT For The Faint Hearted...

    hi justin, i noticed u recommended using light weights for this, a maximum weight of 20kg for men and 15kg for women. i could only manage 5kg last night! does this mean i am really weak? i am a female, 20 years old and petite, but i thought i would have been able to lift more than that! many thanks.
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    What have we eaten today

    hey guys, just a quick message for tweetypie - where did u get ur calorie info for ur 2 weetabix and skimmed milk? its coming up alot higher than what i had it down as and just wondering if ive done it wrong?
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    Spooky halloween challenge

    il go for 7lb, i might be being abit optimistic though!
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    What have we eaten today

    yesterday i had: breakfast: cup of tea (skimmed milk and sweeteners) - 15 2 weetabix - 127 125ml skimmed milk - 46 28g raisins - 75 lunch: packet of wild mushroom risotto - 530 snack: sugar free jelly - 32 dinner: thai style prawn fishcakes - 160 new potatoes - 185 french style salad -...
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    Update

    thanks guys, ive had some weetabix and raisins now, so feeling a little better. im determined to do this once and for all so im not going to let my bad day ruin my efforts. thanks again for ur replies! x
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    Update

    well im having an absolutely rubbish start to the day :(. really hope it doesnt affect my diet. i dont really feel like eating so ive just had a cup of tea with skimmed milk and sweeteners so far. will try and have something for lunch. really gonna need some motivation to do any exercise today...
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    What have we eaten today

    breakfast: 30g cheerios (110) 125ml skimmed milk (44) orange squash (5) snack: muller vitality yoghurt (95) orange sparkling water (5) lunch: cream of mushroom soup (180) snack: 100g red grapes (64) thats 503 so far today. will be having fish, new potatoes and salad for dinner which i...
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    Update

    thanks bren and abz, im really pleased with my progress and now i feel really motivated to carry on! ive decided to set my target weight as the absolute lowest i would like to go (still healthy bmi) but i dont really intend to go all the way down to it, it will still be a case of how i feel and...
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    weight loss ticker

    if you click on someone elses it will take u to the website where u can create ur own :)
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    Update

    hi guys, just to let you know ive not deserted you all i just havnt had the time to post much! so, over the last 2 weeks ive lost 2lbs, which im very happy with considering ive been to visit my parents, had my birthday and mr darling and i have had our anniversary, so there have been afew too...
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    Do we get laugh at?

    good luck with the gym induction! id wear anything that you feel comfortable in - i usually go fo joggers and a old polo top, but if ur happier wearing shorts and a vest or even those fitted running tights then go for it, as long as you feel comfortable in them! and try to wear a decent pair of...
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    I'm back!.... again!!!

    thanks for the welcome lalalou - ive just realised im going to be away from home until tuesday next week so im not going to be able to weight myself on monday anyway - which is a good thing! lol! and alex - i totally forgot to measure my thighs! i must do it tonight! thats a really good loss...
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    What have we eaten today

    thanks jot, i see you're working hard on the exercise too! im aiming for between 3 and 5, 30 minute sessions a week, and if i manage that each week im going to treat myself to something! (not food though lol!)
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    Do we get laugh at?

    Please dont worry! put it this way, for most people, if they see a large lady working out, either in the gym or running on the roads, they wont laugh at her, but respect her for trying to make a difference to her body. at least she is making the effort to change rather than carry on as she has...
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    What have we eaten today

    can i join in too? today ive had: breakfast: porridge with a handful of raisins snack: banana lunch: tomato soup dinner: beef steak with brocolli and mediterrean roasted vegetables snack: muller vitality yoghurt and i did 30 minutes on my exercise bike this morning :)
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    I'm back!.... again!!!

    thanks for the welcome guys, it feels good to be back! im thinking of dropping the weigh ins down to every 2 weeks, but we'll see! lol!
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    I'm back!.... again!!!

    Hello fellow slimmers! I'm back on the weight loss wagon! Been eating what i want for a while now and have put on a bit of weight! so with my final year at uni looming i thought its about time to ditch the cookies and start eating sensibly again! my plan is pretty simple - im aiming for 1200...
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    Darling09's 100% honest diary

    thanks for your reply mommyB, nice to know im not alone! im finding it really hard to stick to the plan at the moment. im not binging or eating chocolate or anything - im just not eating great and i crave everything!! im just gonna have to push through it and hope things start to get better...
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    Darling09's 100% honest diary

    hey guys!! how are we all doing? sorry ive been awol for a while! well i have a confession to make - i have had a very bad weekend :cry: lets just say it involved jaffa cakes and chocolate raisens! feeling very dissapointed with myself. i thought i was doing so well. i was really enjoying my...
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    Darling09's 100% honest diary

    yesterday's menu: breakfast: 50g oat granola (205) 150ml skimmed milk (55) lunch: bagel (205) flora spread (35) turkey slice (33) baby spinach (10) dinner: quorn spaghetti bolognaise (have no idea - OH cooked) total: not sure but wouldnt be more than 1200 cals i dont think. exercise: none...
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    3rd July mini challenge!!

    congrats on the weight loss vicky!!
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    does herbal medication help in weight loss

    ive just started taking thermobol by maximuscle, havnt taken it long enough to know whether its helping but i am losing weight well. its got green tea, cayenne, bitter orange peel and some other stuff thats supposed to help mobalise fat and speed up metabolism. acai berries are supposed to help...
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    Wierd Dreams, Arguments with OH and Lack of Exercise

    thats interesting what u said about women being more comfortable in your company when u are overweight. i think its because alot of people can feel threatened by women that are smaller and/or percieved to be prettier than themselves. i think i have been guilty of this in the past. some how u...
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    Darling09's 100% honest diary

    ah i never thought about lower cal crisps, thanks for that mommy B. i guess i still see any kind of crisps as 'bad food' but nothing is bad when eated in moderation (and if they are low cal ones then even better!) thanks! xx
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