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Originally Posted by kj2s Hi, could I bother someone to work out what my pp allowance would be, I'm female, aged 44, 16st 2lbs, thatnks in advance :) Sorry, I am 5ft 4ins Thanks x

Hi, I am 5ft 4ins. Thanks

Hi, could I bother someone to work out what my pp allowance would be, I'm female, aged 44, 16st 2lbs, thatnks in advance :)

Hi guys, I have another day out on Saturday and I want to take some different food with me, I usually take pasta n sauce mixed with salad or SW quiche but I fancy something different... anyone got any picnic friendly ideas ?? I would appreciate any help you offer, thanks x

Thanks for another lovely recipe Pete I'll look forward to trying it. I agree you should create a new thread with all your recipes in that way they will be easy to find! thanks again for sharing :)

I don't blame you for getting excited Peachy, 4lbs is an amazing loss, looks like the balloon is on its way to you this week, well done :D Karen x

Glad you are feeling a bit better :) hope you have a lovely weekend, where are you off to? Karen x

Hello, I lost another 2lb today thats 3 down 4 to go! Well done everyone :) Karen x

Hiya everyone, I managed a 2lb loss this week but that means I finally got my 3 stone whoop whoop!!! Well done everyone, some great losses/achievements this week. I have added everyone to the list, I hope no-one minds. Karen x Hobbsey -3 Silence -1 Gemstone -2 Peachy -4 Sugar -3...

Hiya, I'm not that good at this food diary thing am I, I keep forgetting to update but I am plodding along ok and I lost another 2lbs this week which finally gets me my 3 stone yay yay yay!!! Karen x

Hiya, Wasn't the best day yesterday, my back was playing up all day plus we had a power cut late afternoon into the evening so that screwed up my food plans but it was fun trying to cook by candlelight lol... anyways here goes B - Banana L - Homemade soup, mullerlight D - Baked bean...

Aww Kes, thats terrible :( just keep up the fluids if you can, hope you feel better soon :) Karen x

I know I'm a little late but can I join in too? I would like to lose 7lb this month and as I have lost 1 lb at today's weigh in I have another 6lb to go :) Karen x

Morning all, I managed 1lb this week which I am well happy with :D well done everyone especially Red on the 3 stone achievment :clap: I need just 1 more pound to get mine! Taz - sts Gem - sts Silence -2lbs Jonny B -1lbs Red -1lbs Peachy - sts kj2s -1lb

Just popped over to say hello, hows it going? Hope you are having a good day :) Karen x

Hi Katie, I have not braved the ee myself yet but my consultant raves about it, you just have to remember the 1/3 of superfree!! Mixing it just goes against everything I have learned at slimming world over the years - I'll have to brave it and give it a go soon :cool: I decided to go green...

Hi Kes, I must admit I have kinda let things drift a bit since Xmas, I haven't gained but I haven't lost either :( so I am going to make an effort to log my food and also read more of your diaries for inspiration, thanks everyone :) today's food B = 2 x weetabix (hex b) milk/water (part...

Morning all, I have managed to stay the same this week by the skin of my teeth, phew! Must be strict next week! Well done everyone Karen x Taz - sts Gem - sts Silence -4lbs Jonny B - 3lbs Red -2lbs Sugar fiend -1lb kj2s - sts

Hiya guys, Katie it does feel good to be back, thanks x new year, new start as they say!!! I just caught up on your thread and wow u joined Slimming World, I love it as well, I lost over 3 stone with them a couple of years ago and I am chuffed to say I got throught christmas & new year with...

Morning all, I have lost 2lbs this week, yay! Well done everyone :) Karen x Gemstone - sts Taz - -2lb sugar fiend - -2lb Clarri - STS caws - -2.5lb kj2s - -2lbs

Heeeeeeeeeellllllllllooooooooooooo............ You must be physic :eek: I haven't been on here or dieting as such since before Christmas, but I decided to get back into gear Friday and give it a real go, and you poped over to say hello!!! I will take that as a lucky sign x x x I have been...

Hello everyone, I finally braved the scales after and extended diet free Christmas period :eek: and I have actually only gained 3lbs which for me is amazing, it could easily have been a stone of more... So roll on next week lets hope I can get rid of those squatters in the first week...

Hello all, Sorry I missed the last 2 weeks but they were a STS then a -1lb and its -1lb again this week so I guess you could call it slow and steady which I'm totally ok with at this time of year!!! Good luck everyone x Karen Louise - 2.5lbs kj2s - 1lb

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Hey everyone, I've had another good week and lost 2lbs, maybe I'm on a roll :D Karen x Gem - sts Jools - sts Redkoala - 1lb off kj2s -2lbs

Awww thanks girls it means soo much to know you all care :D it is so easy to loose the plot when you feel a bit low a blow weeks of hard work :( but I stuck with it on the diet front and I am doing ok, last week I lost 3lbs and I am quietly hoping for a loss tomorrow :D I am feeling a lot...

Thanks and good luck for tomorrow everyone. Karen x

Hi everyone, I have lost 4lbs so far, another 6lbs to go :D Well done everyone x Karen x

I have had a great week this week and lost 3lbs :party0019: Well done everyone x Karen x Gem - sts Ellie - 2lb off Sanicholl - 2lb off!!!!! Louise - STS Clarri - 1lb kj2s - 3lbs

Well done Louise :)

I managed 1lb this week, its going in the right direction, well done everyone :D Gemstone - 2lbs Clarri - STS LaLaLou - 2.75lbs Ellie (PB) - 1lb Sanicholl - sts MommyB- 1lb Redkoala - 2lbs Jools - 1lb kj2s - 1lb

Hi, I've not been very talkative recently, I've been feeling a bit low... :( but I'm going to make an effort to buck up... positive thinking eh :) Karen X

Great idea, I will go with the flow and go for 12lbs too if I may :) Karen X

Hello everyone, Its 2lbs off for me this week, yay!!! Taz SD Jools 1lb off Gemstone 4 squatters (days numbered) Ellie - 1 squatter Clarri 4 squatters (days numbered) LaLaLou 0.5lb off Sanicholl 2lb on Redkoala 2lbs off mommyB-gained 2 caws -2.5lb Silence -3lbs kj2s - 2lbs

Awww thanks Katie, its nice to know someone cares!!! :D I managed to keep myself under control and had a good weeekend after all, yay! :cool: I'm hoping one bad day won't make too much of a dent, I would just die if I went back to SW on Wednesday for my first weigh in and hadn't lost or...

Morning all, After my disasterous October I am determined to have a good November so can you put me down for 10lbs please, good luck everyone :) Karen X

Hello all, I have a bit of a disasterous October, I managed to lose the whole extent of 1lb :eek: however this has just mad me more determined to have a great November!!! Karen X

Hi Katie, I had a real bad day yesterday, I went to the Black Country Museum for the day but I was prepared I made myself some food to take with me because I knew everyone else would be having fish and chips :D so far so good, but when I got out of the car I realised I had forgotten by bag of...

Sorry I'm late, I had a bad day yesterday so its a STS again for me this week Karen X MommyB (jane) -1 lb PB (Ellie) - 1.75lb off LaLaLou -2.75lbs Stirky - 5lbs off :wee: Redkoala - 2lbs off Katie - 3.5 off Caws -2.5lb Kj2s - STS

Come on round Katie you can share mine :eat: Karen X

Hiya, Just weighed in this week and have stayed the same :( I know why tough, I haven't kept my food log, I usually weigh all my food and work out the calories and fat, but this week I just plodded along and I know my portion sizes have been a little on the large side :o especially rice which...

:8855:Katie you crack me up :8855: Red you are so clever, you always know the answer to everyones questions :D I STS as well this week, I know why I haven't kept a food log or measured portions so serves me right! Glad you are feeling better, have a good weekend :) Karen X

Its a STS for me this week, I haven't been keeping a food log or weighing and measuring so thats why :o Well done Clarri & Ellie on you 3lbs and Katie 3 and a half thats fantastic :D Good luck everyone else Karen X Silence - STS Clarri - 3lbs LaLaLou - STS Katie - 3.5lbs:wee: Ellie (PB) -...

Thanks everyone :D Karen X

Well done you are doing really well :D Karen X

Wow thanks Gem, and well done to everyone this week, we had some fantastic losses :D Good luck for next week all Karen X

Well done Red :clap: Karen X

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Thanks Katie that was a fantastic link, I always thought you had to have at least 3 meals a day and that skipping meals lead to starvation mode an screwing up your metabolism! But its just down to calories in vs calories out!!! Well it has made a huge differernce to me not worrying about...

OMG OMG OMG!! I lost 5lbs this week, that's the four squatters from last week all in one go plus one more :happy036: Well done everyone thats some amazing losses so far :D Karen X Gemstone STS Silence -4.5lbs Clarri - 2lbs Taz Jools (frijj) Jane (mommyb)1lb Bronski Ellie (purple...

I actually managed to get in 3 meals yesterday for the first time in quite a while, yey :D I normally only eat 2 sometines only 1 meal a day which I know is totally wrong :( So I am going to make a real effort to fit in all 3 meals this week to keep my metabolism working right todays...

Thanks Katie, I am feeling much more positive today :D I had a good night watching the X Factor and stayed alcohol free, yey!!! Here is the food I have planned so far for today:- B - Cinnamon Banana Toast with milk - 486cal, 10.19g fat L - Weight Watchers Macaroni Cheese with salad -...

Morning, All added/requested (I think) :D Karen X

I think the link is:- http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=100000368006272&ref=profile but I only signed up tonight so if anyone wants to add me, please do but excuse the lack of info (I have been too busy watching the X Factor, yey!!!) I will try to add all of you (once I have...

Hey Red, i just signed up to facebook just so I could see your photos :D they are great, looks like you had a fab night out and your sister if very pretty :) Karen X

Your nails sound soooo nice :D hope you have a great night out!!! Karen X

I have not been around this week because I have been ill, I haven't taken my tablets and have eaten what I could when I could :( If anything haven't eaten enough, or so I thought :confused: - anyway imagine my shock at weigh in yesterday when I gained 4lbs :eek::eek::eek: I was gobsmacked...

I've been ill this week so I have eaten what I can when I can, but I don't think I deserve a 4lb gain :eek::eek::eek: Karen X Gemstone - 2lb Silence +2lb :whistle: Clarri - 4lbs Taz Jools (frijj) Jane (mommyb)-1lb Bronski Ellie (purple butterfly) STS Sarahchi Iona Zoe (fgs) Caws +1lb...

Hi Red, Glad you had a good night out, looking forward to the photos!!! But beer :whoopass: maybe I might beat you to that balloon next week hahahah............ Karen X

I just noticed we started about the same time and have lost about the same, woo hoo go us!!! I am sure you will get your 2 stone on thurs - good luck :bestwishes: So far today my food has been B - grilled bacon, egg, mushrooms & tomato - 280cal, 13.5g fat L - Chicken, Broccoli...

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:rotflmao: gaffer tape lol I know what you mean though I was good last night, but I might sneak in a couple of vodkas tonight :party0036: I have decided to aim my calories at around 1700 a day, I have read in so many places that too few calories can really slow down your metabolism so I will...

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Wow, I feel worn out just reading that :eek: you sound so motivated and the gym sounds wonderful, go girl you can do it :D Karen X

Hello everyone, I am feeling much better today, and I have got my computer fixed, yey :D I had my weigh in yesterday and have lost another 2 lbs this week, yey :cool: but even better it means that I have finally got my 2 stone :happy036: I started at the end of January and have gone up and...

Gemstone + 1 :o no balloon for me! Silence- STS Clarri +3lbs :cry: Taz + 3 Jools (frijj) Jane (mommyb) -1lb Bronski Ellie (purple butterfly) 7lb GAIN!! :cry: Sarahchi Iona Zoe (fgs) Caws -2lb Claire1981 Gemma1986 Kiirwarr Stirky7 -1lb Minnieme Georgiestar Lynsey Zoe Katie - 2lbs off Minime...

Thanks Clare & Katie, I wish I could say I was feeling better but I still feel pretty naff :cry: I have absolutely no energy and feel as weak as a kitten!!! I am still flat out on the settee feeling sorry for myself :( not getting any sympathy from OH! Wait till next time he is ill eh...

I magaged to get off another 2lbs bringing September's total to 7lbs :D not quite the 10lbs I aimed for but I am well happy with a half stone loss :D:D Karen X

Hiya, I am gonna go for 10lbs again this month :D thank you! Good luck everyone Karen X

Morning all, I am feeling very sorry for myself today :wave_cry: I have a sore throat, pounding headache, am shivering and generally aching :( I don't have to go out till later so I am going to snuggle up on the settee with a blanket and just watch the telly :) damn germs!!! Karen X

Thanks everyone and well done Red :D Karen X

Well I did it, I got through my first day :happy036: I found it suprisingly good :D it was really quiet so I didn't feel at all self concious, which was a huge relief!!! I managed my full programme in the gym, then did 24 lengths in the pool, boy am I gonna ache tomorrow :rolleyes: I...

Thanks katie, I know you are right :) I will feel much better once I get through the first week and get used to where everyting is :rolleyes: We have swapped with the drinking days :D I had a couple of vodkas Friday but was good last night and didn't have anything :angel09: hope you enjoyed...

Well done Katie, not drinking on a Friday night is quite an achievment, I wish I could say I was as good but unfortunately the vodka bottle just jumped out of the cupboard at me hehehe.... :D I am not having the best of days today, my computer has died on me :mad: something to do with the...

Yes it is fab, I really enjoyed it :D I had to do 10 mins on the upright bike then 10 mins on the treadmill then 6 mins on the arm turn thingy (sorry I dont know what it is called yet) then 15 mins on the reclined bike :eek: but I only had to do about half the time on each one because she wanted...

Hello everyone, I managed to find myself some leggings and made it to my gym induction :cool: wow have things changed since last time I showed my face in a gym, I was so impressed, I got a data key which the nice instructor loaded with a programme especially for me, then all I have to do is go...

Major panic, its been that long since I wore tracksuit bottoms I ain't got none :doh: and I only have one swimsuit that fits and I can't find it anywhere :doh::doh: so its off to the shops I go........ Karen X

Hiya, Just been catching up with all your posts this week, I think your sister is a right spiteful cow! ooh soz didn't mean to be rude but that was a dirty trick to play, I'm suprised you speak to her :mad: The new clothes and hair sound lovely, its nice to treat yourself sometimes isn't it...

Well done everyone :happy096: especially Red for reaching your goal. I have lost another 3lbs this week bringing my September total to 5lbs so far, which leaves another 5lb to make my 10lb goal :rolleyes: but hey the way I am feeling today, anything is possible...... Good luck everyone...

Thanks Katie, I am feling very proud today :thankyou: Karen X

Thanks Red and well done on your 3lbs loss as well this week :) and Beki, thanks and good luck with your first week on Xenical :cool: Karen X

Gemstone sts Silence -1lb Clarri STS Taz -1lb Jools (frijj) Jane (mommyb) Bronski Ellie (purple butterfly) - 2lb loss Sarahchi Iona Zoe (fgs) Caws Claire1981 Gemma1986 Kiirwarr Stirky7 - 2lb loss Minnieme Georgiestar Lynsey Zoe Katie -sts Minime Jenn (fbb) Lemon elmo Firefly Keeley21...

Hello Everyone, I have been around and posting for a while now, but have never got round to starting my own diary thread! Well today I am buzzing so I thought it would be a good time to start, and hopefully keep the enthusiasm going strong. :party0019: Like I said I am feeling great today, I...

I had a good week, I lost 3lbs :D and I finally got below 17st, yey! Karen X Gemstone sts Silence -1lb Clarri Taz -1lb Jools (frijj) Jane (mommyb) Bronski Ellie (purple butterfly) - 2lb loss Sarahchi Iona Zoe (fgs) Caws Claire1981 Gemma1986 Kiirwarr Stirky7 - 2lb loss Minnieme...

Gemstone Silence -2lbs Clarri Taz -2lb Jools (frijj) Jane (mommyb) Bronski Ellie (purple butterfly) Sarahchi Iona Zoe (fgs) Caws Claire1981 Gemma1986 Kiirwarr Stirky7 Minnieme Georgiestar Lynsey Zoe Katie -STS Minime Jenn (fbb) Lemon elmo Firefly Keeley21 kj2s - STS I've stayed...

Hi, I also started smoking at 14 and whilst I was never slim, my weight was normally between 11 and 11.5 stone when I decided to quit at the age of 25! I am really proud to say it will be my 17th year anniversary at the end of the month and I have never touched another to this day :D:D:D The...

Wow, well done Red, 13lbs gone and till over a week to go! Your doctor is going to be sooo... pleased with you :0clapper: Karen X

Hello all, I have lost 2lb so far this month so that leaves another 8lb to make my September target :eek: but I am still hopeful.... :) Here's to a good week everyone :D Karen X

Hi, I am not dissapointed, I am grateful for a loss, any loss... Its just that I have really struggled staying away from the booze so far this month (geez I sound like an alchoholic :eek:) and I was hoping all the effort would show in my weight loss but it hasn't made a difference, but like...

Hiya Yummy, I have spent every spare minute this week reading your thread from the beginning... wow.... you are really chatty and always positive :D I have really enjoyed catching up with your journey so far and I must thank you for keeping me so busy that I haven't had time to cheat... you...

Gemstone Silence +3lb :( Clarri STS Taz Jools (frijj) Jane (mommyb) Bronski Ellie (purple butterfly) Sarahchi Iona Zoe (fgs) Caws Claire1981 Gemma1986 Kiirwarr Stirky7 lost 3lbs! :D Minnieme Georgiestar Lynsey Zoe Katie - 2lbs Minime Jenn (fbb) Lemon elmo Firefly Keeley21 kj2s - 2lbs...

Hi, I have lost 2lbs this week, well done everyone :D Karen x Gemstone Silence -1lb Clarri +1lb :( Taz Jools (frijj) Jane (mommyb)gained 2 lbs Bronski Ellie (purple butterfly) lost 3lbs Sarahchi Iona Zoe (fgs) Caws Claire1981 Gemma1986 Kiirwarr Stirky7 - STS Minnieme Georgiestar...

Hi, put me down for 10lbs this month. good luck everyone :D Karen x

Hello everyone, I started August at 17st 11lbs and ended at 17st 3lbs giving me a loss of 8lbs :D Its a bit short of the 12lbs I aimed for but I forgot I had a holiday in the middle, so I am well happy with the 8lbs :D:D Well done everyone on your great losses :) Karen x

Morning everyone, well done silence on that brilliant loss :D I have had a slight gain this week of 1lb but I have been away on holiday and when I got back Tuesday it was showing as 5lb gain, so I am really pleased to have shifted 4 of those squatters already :D:D Karen x Gemstone...

Oooo chocolate :17729: yum yum I am going away on holiday myself for the weekend next thursday till monday so I have got a short week this week so you can all beat me :D Karen X

Oh Clarri I'm sorry, I feel so guilty now :o you did so well too :) hope you hava lovely holiday. Karen X

Hello all, I have had another really good week and have managed to lose 4lb :D Karen X Gemstone +5 Silence Clarri -3lbs:) Taz Jools (frijj) -0.5lbs Jane (mommyb) sts Bronski Ellie (purple butterfly) Sarahchi Iona Zoe (fgs) Caws Claire1981 Gemma1986 Kiirwarr Stirky7 -1lb :D Minnieme...

Wow thanks girls, I can't believe I got the balloon my 1st week :happy036: I have printed it out and stuck it on my fridge ;) hahaha... Karen X

Hey, don't feel disapointed, your loses are still amazing!!! Good luck with the weigh in next week, you are gonna sail through that 100lb target :D Karen X

Phew.... good luck for next week :) Karen X

Oh yes, I hadn't noticed, I had better watch out you might come round and give me a slap hahaha :D Karen X

Thats fantastic :party0019: well done, you are such an inspiration to me! Karen X

Sorry :o but it was my 1st week, you always lose more in the 1st week - now lets see if I can beat you again next week LOL Karen X

Gemstone Silence Clarri -2lb Taz Jools (frijj) Jane (mommyb) -2lbs Bronski Ellie (purple butterfly) Sarahchi Iona Zoe (fgs) Caws Claire1981 Gemma1986 Kiirwarr Stirky7 Minnieme Georgiestar Lynsey Zoe Katie 1lb off Minime Jenn (fbb) Lemon elmo Firefly Keeley21 - 1.5 lbs off Kj2s -3lbs...

Hello everyone, I weigh in on Fridays as well and would love to join your rocking group :cool: I just restarted taking Xenical and a low fat diet! I had a strange but good 1st week and have lost 3lbs, yes :D Thanks Karen x

Hi Ken, I do agree with what you have said and he low carb eating did suit me, but at this point I just feel I just need a change, however I do love the Go Lower diet plan and like I said I have lots left so before long I will be back, ready give it my all once more :) I am so pleased to...

Hello Bigbum and everyone else :wavey: I haven't been around for a while so I thought I'd better pop in to let you know what happened to me :sigh: Basically for some strange reason I went off everything, including the ones I normally like and I coundn't face another egg :eek: So I gave up...

Hi everyone :wavey: I have just started Xenical at 17st 11lbs so I would like to join in the challenge please and say 12lbs because that would take me into the 16's :D Good luck everone. Karen X

PiiNK, I have just read this post and I am gobsmacked at the amount of weight you have lost in such a short time, you are amazing :0clapper: well done!!! :happy096: I went to see my doctor today and he has perscribed me Xenical too, your story has given me the inspiration to give it a go, I...

Moning Jay It is to do with the number of posts you have made, I'm pretty sure you get a longer signature once you have made 50 posts so you are almost there :) Weigh in went well again this week, I have lost another 3lbs:D just need another 9lbs now in the next 3 weeks to get to my mini...

Day 3 I didn't do my workout yesterday my leg muscles were hurting too much (I'm not used to execising) :sigh: I did do todays though, I liked the tennis: Workout: Low intensity Time: 25.34 minutes Calories: 211.8 :D Exercises: 18/18 Hope you are all doing well :) Karen X

Hi Catherine :wavey: Lets see if I can answer a few questions for you, right you can have the granola with cream, natural yogurt greek is advised or milk, the allowance is 250ml a day, if you don't use it on the granola you can use it in drinks. You can also add berries to the Granola the...

Day 1 Morning all, I did my 1st workout this morning and I don't mind telling you it neally killed me :eek: Workout: Low intensity Time: 17.14 minutes Calories: 163.6 I also got awarded 2 trophies for burning 100 calories and finishing the workout :) I'm off to collapse somewhere...

Day 1 Hello everyone, I finally picked up my wii active and did the 1st workout this morning, it neally killed me :eek: Workout: Low intensity Time: 17.14 minutes Calories: 163.6 I also got awarded the same 2 trophies as Jenni for burning 100 calories and finishing the workout :)...

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Hello everyone, I would like to join in as well, I have finally picked up a copy of wii active tonight (I have been meaning to for the last 2 weeks) I will be starting in the morning when I can get the room to myself, don't want any spectators if you know what I mean! Anyway...here are my...

Hello everyone How is everyone doing? Well done Jay, thats quite an achievment :clap: Weigh in today and I have lost 4lbs this week :D it was hard going but hey I got through it! Have a good weekend Karen X

Hello everyone I thought it was about time I checked in an confessed my sins :wave_cry: My holiday week turned into 3 because I couldn't face starting again :sigh::sigh::sigh: but I had a harsh word with myself and got going again on Friday, so far I am finding it very hard but I have to keep...

Hi Jenni, I haven't had chance to pick one up yet, but I will make the effort and get started asap :) Karen X

Hi, I have looked at this too, I like the idea of a set meal plan all worked out for me :D If anyone tries it let us know what it is like. Thanks

Hey Mixed Spice & Karmawitch :wave_cry: can I join your Wii active challenge, I will pick one up the weekend so I can be ready for 15th as well. I have been doing Go Lower for the past couple of months, which is low carb as well, and puts you into Ketosis! I do like the diet but since I came...

Morning everyone, I am still 'off the waggon' until I get past this weekend :o but I thought I would say hello anyway :) It is my wedding anniversary today - 16 years wow! don't time fly :D I have been eating normal carb filled family meals and I can really feel the difference, I have lost...

Planning to drink 3 litres water and take the dog for a 5 mile walk this eve Wow lucky dog lol... Hope its going well for everyone Karen X

Hello everyone :wave_cry: I am back from holiday and have come to confess my sins, Saturday went well, then Sunday my friend came to join us and it kind of went downhill from there on :( I tried to stick to the food and drink vodka and diet coke but we were out all day and I ended up pretty...

OMG OMG OMG I am so excited I can barely type… Weigh in day and I have lost 6LBS… :bliss: it has took me over 3 hours to calm down enough to tell you… What have I done different I hear you ask, well where do I start… 1. I have been reading up on the power of the subconscious mind...

Morning everyone, I wasn't around yesterday, but I had a good day, I took cold cuts with me for during the day and last night I had my second favourite meal Beef n Thyme Gravy with Savoy Cabbage fried in lurpak yummm. Woofy, has it come yet??? I hope so :) Lizzy well done on the 4lb loss...

Go girl, that's what I call a result, its worth a couple of extra days to get a whole week FREE.... :D:D:D Karen X

Wow Woofy, You're really not a happy bunny :mad: and I don't blame you, I would ring them up and complain, they will probably send you out a couple of free meals, well they ought to anyway :) What are you eating in the meantime, are you still eating low carbs? I tried smoked salmon and...

Hi Marion, Try adding a handful of grated cheese to the soups, also a knob of butter is nice with the veggies, plus you can have protien snacks like chicken :D Karen X

Hey Lizzy, I just checked out your link and it looks to me like the figures are per 30g portion not per 100g as stated :( My favourite meal has to be the Chicken Curry Caroline :) Karen X

Hi Jay, I forgot to say the sweet cravings usually disappear after about a week but if you get desparate you could try sugar free jelly with a bit of double cream :) the only reason against it is that it may prolong the sweet cravings but hey, needs must :D Karen X

ooo.. Kate, I love the Chocolate Brazils and even more so the Raspberries, I nibble at them all night and see how long I can make them last :D Jay, sometimes its nice to have a change, as long as you keep to low carb (which you have) its ok :) Karen X

Hey Woofy :wavey: What you up to? Has your box come yet? How is everyones day going? Karen X

Hi Woofy, I don't like the blue cheese soup :eek: but lots of others love it, its personal taste I suppose! As for advice, atkins counts net carbs where as go lower counts total carbs so the daily count will seem higher :) Karen X

Just spoke to one of their nutritionalists and there is 5g carbs in the nut clusters, but she said I can eat between 40 and 60g per day which is more than I tought. I have been sticking to 35g or lower so that was a pleasant supprise :D Karen X

Hi all, I have the nut clusters as 4.25g :confused: I wish they would put the info on the packet! I'll give tem call as well :) Karen X

Small world eh Jay, I hope you get it :D Karen

Hi Joanne, I have tried Cambridge in the past :eek: this is much better, you still get into ketosis but have real meals to eat. The courses do work out cheaper about £6 a day, the only thing is the food reduces as the course gets near the end, they say this is to get you prepared to carry on...

Hey Jay, well done on that 5lb loss :clap: you should be very proud. I love the Beef in Thyme Gravy as well although my favourite has to be the Chicken Curry, I have it with some steamed cauliflower with a knob of butter stirred in yum… I haven’t heard of video jugs before but I am going to...

Hello Murron, no one could accuse you of ‘cheating’ for trying the food first, lots of people buy from ebay, I actually have some listed on there simply because I had a bad few weeks where I didn’t use the packs so I am a bit overrun with boxes! Good luck with the stone for your hols, you can...

Hello everyone, I have not been around this week so I have just been playing catch-up, hello Lizzy and Katiekitty :) welcome to our group! Well done Heather thats a great loss, just try to eat all your meals to keep your metabolism going :) I had a look at Bodychef cause I'm nosey like...

I'm Back.... Hello everyone :wave_cry: I have re-started today, I have put the gains of the last couple of weeks behind me, I am starting out fresh with a positive attitude and determination to stick to the diet properly :D we know it works! Thanks for the tip yeyhelen, I will look into the...

Hello everyone, nice to see so many new go lower's - :welcome: to our little group. I am back from my weekend break, but still not feeling enthusiastic about starting again :sigh: I know I have to make the effort so I am going to weigh in on Friday as normal and start fresh then (hopefully...)...

Morning everyone, Its weigh in day so I thought I had better confess my sins :cry: I have totally lost the plot again this week, I have not been following the plan and have gained 3lbs! I don't seem to be able to get back into it at all, I don't know whats the matter with me cause I really...

Hi Barbara, It is all down to carbs, I started with a similar frozen berry mix from tesco but I found the raspberries were lower so I switced, also if you like cream the carbs are usually lower than the yogurt so you can have a real treat and still keep the carbs down, just don't make the...

Morning all, Weigh in day today and I have lost 3lbs, I am well happy cause I only started again on Tuesday :D Hope everyone is getting on ok :) Karen X

Hey bigbum, I think we all have days like that sometimes I could kick a kitten through a fan lol... (only joking I love kittens) hope you both enjoy the steak :D Karen X

Morning girls, Just reporting yesterday went well, it was made easier because I was out all night, I took my daughers to see McFly at Wolverhampton Civic, wow brilliant concert and fantastic seats, we were so close you could see the whites of their eyes, it took my mind off food anyway, lol :D...

Hello everyone, I'm back - feeling much better and ready to get back on track :D you are all right I have worked far to hard to give up now, so I am having a harsh word with myself :whip: and just going for it! Jelli, its good to hear from you, I took your advice and had a few days off now I...

Thanks Marina, I am startig to feel a bit better today and a lot more positive, thanks for the support :D I CAN do this. Karen X

Hello, I have been dieting for 12 weeks, the last 7 of which I have been doing Go Lower, I had lost 24lbs but last week I was ill and couldn't face the food packs so I ended up eating comfort food, most of which was carbs - as a result I have gained 5lbs this week :eek: I really must...

Thanks Debs, I knew in my owm mind that it couldn't be fat gain but it is still a shock :eek: My problem is if I keep plodding along I am ok but as soon as i "cheat" I find it sooo hard to get back on track, every day is an enthusiastic start but it always goes wrong, I'm sure a lot of...

Hello everyone, I have been following the Go Lower programme and doing ok, but the last week or so I have been ill, my taste buts have gone stupid and I have not been able to stomach the food at all, instead I have just been eating what I could when I could, comfort food with carbs mainly :(...

Hello everyone, I missed my weigh in yesterday, I didn't feel well enough so today I have had a shock, I have gained 5lbs!!!! :eek: :eek: I was expecting a gain cause I have not been following Go Lower at all, instead just eating what I could when I could (comfort food with carbs mainly)...

Morning all, I am feeling awful again, just when I thougt I was over this cold its back again :cry:My taste buds have gone stupid, I just can't face any of the food at the moment :( Karen x

Morning All, I didn't feel hungry, I just felt ill, it could be down to the cold or even cutting down the Prozac I don't know but anyway I had a break over the weekend and I feel ready to get back into it today :) I have decided to set a mini goal of getting to 14.5 stone by the 17th July...

Hi everyone, I am still feeling pretty crap so I have just one a ketone test and it shows negative :mad: I am so fedup now cause I don't know what i have done wrong! Well I have had enough, I am gonna have the rest of the weekend off now and go a little mad then start fresh on monday, I...

Morning Everyone, Weigh in today and I have lost 2lbs this week, I am very happy with this cause I have got a rotten cold so I have been feeling a little sorry for myself and have strayed a little the last few days, I even treated myself to 3 pieces of Kentucky Chicken (15.4g carbs) for lunch...

Hey Bigbum :happy096: thats fantasitc girl, over half way now then plus 2 stone next week, you must be very excited. Karen x

Hey Jellibabe :wave_cry: sorry to hear you have not been well, whats the problem if thats not too nosey :o Please drop in from time to time and let us know how you are getting on! Which diet are you going to move onto :D Karen x

Well done covkirst :clap: Thats a great loss and reaching the stone is brilliant :D Karen x

Morning all, Weigh in today and I have lost another 1lb, still very slow but I will stick with it and hopefully it will speed up soon :sigh: I am going to try and do some exercise next week maybe that will make a difference :) Covkirst how have you got on? Karen x

Apparently prozac screws up your metabolism here is a quote i found online:- With Prozac weight gain, it is not the amount of food eaten, but the body’s crippled metabolism. If you have already cut your food intake, have eliminated fatty foods, exercise on a regular basis and you still are...

Morning all, I was talking to someone the weekend who told me something interesting, she told me to check the medications I am taking cause certain perscription drugs can seriously slow or even stop weight loss :eek: Guess what!!! the one I take (Prozac) is the worst culprit of all :mad...

Hey Covkirst, sorry to hear you're not feeling well but don't give up I'm sure you'll feel better soon, you did so well with the trial box so it proves it works :) Bigbum, I haven't checked my measurements recently but my clothes are starting to feel looser :D Karen x

Hi Caroline :wavey: The best advice I can give you is just start now! you can tackle each obstical as it arises - take the 21st birthday Saturday - if you start tomorrow you will have already done 5 days and you can have a few drinks without causing too much trouble (just stick to red wine or...

Hello everyone, Weigh in day yesterday which I was dreading after my blowout last weekend :( I made things worse by trying to compensate by cutting down all week, I missed meals and everything :o I spoke to support yesterday and they convinced me this s not the right thing to do, apparently...

Hello Becs :welcome: You have over 3 months till your holiday so yes 34lb is definatley do-able, it is a great diet and easy to follow, I look forward to seeing how you get on, keep posting :D Karen x

Hi Mumofthree, Not heard from you in a while :cry:hope you are you getting on ok? How did the 1st weigh in go Monday? Karen x

I weigh in on a Friday as well so that will be good :scale: we can compare notes! I must admit I like a drink as well I had a bit of a session over the weekend cause it was both mothers day and my husbands birthday :eek: just hope I can damage control before Friday :fingerscrossed: Karen x

Well done Covkirst83 :clap: Thats great news, which programme have you decided on? Karen x

Thanks New Me, I'll do my best :) well done on your great loss last week and good luck for tomorrow :D Karen x

Morning all, How is everyone getting on, hope you had a good wekend ;) Ok its time to confess!!! I have been on a bit of a bender :sigh: you see Sunday wasn't just mothers day it was my husbands birthday as well :eek: The red wine has been flowing all weekend and yesterday we went for a...

Hi Keighley, Weigh-in today and I lost another 2lbs, it doesn't feel like I am on a diet at all, everyday I have had strawberries and cream with the granola for breakfast yum :D Karen x

Covkirst83, Well done on the 5lb loss, hope you swap to Go Lower soon :) Karen x

Hi Polgara50, The way they explained it to me was that they spread the total cost out equally over the whole course rather than charge more than £46.50 at the beginning then less at the end! That is why it costs more to do the 28 day plan cause the food dosen't reduce (£252 divided by 4 =...

Hello, if you sign up to the 12 or 16 week course it costs £46.50 per week with 1 week free at the end and the 20 weeks is the same but with 2 weeks free, if you add up what you normally spend on food this is quite reasonable. You can also buy 1 month at a time but this is more expensive I...

Morning all, Weigh-in day today and I have lost another 2lbs, if I'm honest I was hoping for a little more cause I have had a really good week :confused: the only thing I can think of is flavoured water, I have been drinking in all week so my challenge for next week is to drink more tap water...

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You've made my mouth water now, I love cheese anyway, must look out for it next time I go shopping :drool: Just got back with the dogs, as usual Beth is still going strong but me and Sandy are shattered, off to collapse into a nice hot bath :) Karen x

Yes I love courgettes, they are one of the lowest carb veggies, I boil them, add a large knob of Lurpak and just smush them up a bit - to die for!!! ;) I have never tried halloumi cheese wht is it like? Just off to take the dogs for a nice long walk over the canals now :) Karen x

Hey Peachy, I just found 2 pairs of jeans and 2 denim skirts that I couldn't even pull up 2 months ago and guess what, I can fasten them now, they are still a little tight so it may be a couple more weeks before I can wear then but at least I'm getting there :D Karen x

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Well done Peachy, reading this has reminded me I have clothes that didn't fit when I started 18lbs ago, I wonder if I can get into any of them yet? Off to raid my wardrobe :) Karen x

Morning Bigbum, I'm still here but I don't know whats happened to everyone else, I was starting to feel like Billy no mates :cry: I'm glad your not upset about the scales, I know it happens like that sometimes and an inch off your waist and hips is brilliant :clap: I have 2 dogs a 7 year...

Glad its going well, you can add a little extra bacon and a handfull of grated cheese to the soup to make it go a little further, also I found the mushroom stroganoff a little sickly so I stired in a little fromage frais (just check the carbs) :) You are probably craving fruit cause you are...

Morning mumofthree, how's it going? what foods have you tried so far, what do you think :) Covkirst83 how is the Atkins going? I have had a good week, I'm feeling great, lots of energy :D My weigh-in day is Friday so I'll let you know how I get on this week :scale: Karen x

Morning All How are you all getting on? Craig how did your first day go, what food have you tried? Caroline & Diane did you finish your trials, what did you think? Bigbum how did the weigh-in go? Jellibabe where have you gone, are you still doing Go Lower? Nosey so and so aint I :D...

Trying eating earlier and more regular today, just had some cheese, not a lot but it was all i could face :) better than nothing eh... Karen x

Yes you are only up the road, or is it down the road??? :party0019: Karen x

I never have been much of a morning eater, thinking about it that probably has a lot to do with my weight problem in itself :( I really need to try to eat earlier :) Karen x

Hi Craig, I sometimes add extra bacon and a handful of grated cheese to the soup to make it go a little further, also you could snack on chicken etc for the first few days till you get into ketosis :) Karen x

Morning mumofthree, I think its great to be excited, you're gonna love it, its sooo easy :D Let us know what you think of the food as you try it :) Karen x

I normally have my evening meal about 6:30/7:00 but I save a nut bar till about 8:30, I hate the idea of having nothing left out of my daily allowance :) Karen x

Good morning, I had a good weekend, I had a night out Saturday but after my meltdown Monday I took the car and drank mineral water all night, I was so proud of myself :D:D Hope everyone is getting on ok, well done BB you only had a bite of cake not a whole one... :) Karen x

Ok thanks Jim, I will try to eat earlier :) Karen x

Hi, I tend to do the same, I am on low carbs and I never eat breakfast before 12:30, am I doing the wrong thing, would I burn more fat if I ate breakfast earlier? :) Karen x

Good choice covkirst83, by the time you have brought all the meat etc for the Atkins diet you will probably find you have spent more than Go Lower costs on the programme anyway!!! :) Karen x

Well done mumofthree you are now a fellow 20 weeker :D You're gonna love the diet, I can honestly say its the easiest one I've ever done and believe me I have tried a few over the years. Let me know how you get on :) Karen x

What a great idea!! Mind you I have an ex-catalogue shop near me and some of the clothes are really cheap so I have a bad habit of buying things a size or 2 too small so when I finally lose some weight I will have lots of new clothes... lol... :D Karen x

Thanks bigbum, I don't think I have worn a bikini since I was a kid :( but like you say if I stay focused maybe this year is the year :eek: The cocoa butter stuff sounds nice.... Karen x

Hello Mumofthree, I started the go lower diet 2 weeks ago, I would definately recommend it! The food is very tasty and the support is great, you can call or email them for advice and they are alway very friendly and helpful :D As for the price, if you sign up to one of the programmes (12,16...

Morning all, Weigh-in day today and I have lost 2lbs :D:D:D I am delighted with this after my meltdown Monday! :( back on track now and even more determine!!! Bigbum your willpower is amazing, I don't know how you resisted when it was right there in front of you... WELL DONE!!! Karen x

Craig check the carbs on the berries as well, I just noticed the mixed berries are over 3g per 100g higher than the raspberries :( Karen

Hi everyone, I have added an exercise ticker, have used a festive on cause it will probably take me till Christmas haha.... :D

I just had to say this post is hilarious, it has really made me chuckle, there is no better medicine than genuine laughter :D Karen x

Well done alibalibee, what an achievement eh!!!!

You're welcome Caroline, hope it goes well! If you need to know anything else just ask :) I am finding it a very good diet it is easy to stick to cause once you get into ketosis you just don't feel hungry and the food you eat is very tasty, I tried the £49.95 week trial and on the strength of...

Morning Caroline, Lets see if I can answer your questions, right you can have the granola with single cream, natural yogurt greek is advised or milk, the allowance is 250ml a day, if you don't use it on the granola you can use it in drinks. The berries allowance is one handful - 100g! For...

Hi Caroline, I am feeling better today as well thank you, I have learned a valuable lesson, this diet does not mix well with alcohol :( I am going out with friends Saturday but this time I intend to take the car, at least that way I can't slip up again!!! When I got my box it came with a...

Morning all, I had a really bad day Monday, I made the classic mistake of jumping on the scales and had stayed the same since my weigh-in Friday :mad: needless to say when I went out on the night my mineral water got swopped for red wine!! when I got home after about 6 glasses I finished the...

I'm as bad Jelli, last night I gave in to 1/2 a bottle of whisky :sigh: now I have to get back on track with a thumping head ha! :( Karen x

Morning all, Weighed in this morning and lost 4lbs, I was a little dissapointed at first cause others lost a lot more but i realised I lost last week as well doing weight watchers so technically this is not my first week, plus I think I have been a little generous with the cream on a morning...

Jelli, sorry you're not feeling well :wave_cry: hope you feel better soon :) Karen x

Hi caroline, it costs £186 a month for 4 months then £93 for the last month cause you get 2 weeks free, so it works out £46.50 a week for 18 weeks. You get:- 4 weeks - Detox ( all your food together with Support and Advice) 6 weeks - Steady Weight Loss ( all your food together with...

Morning all, Craig, I ordered the 7 day trial box last week and started Friday, today is day 6 and I am starting to feel more energised :) If you want to know what is included look back to my post last week, I listed everything in the box. Like I said I am feeling good so I just bit the...

Great 1st week Jellibabe, well done! I can't wait till my 1st weigh-in now :D Karen x

Morning bigbum, So far I have tried the Pea & Ham, Mushroom & Broccoli & Blue Cheese Soups, Sausage Casserole, Beef Bourginon & Chicken Chasseur. The only thing I haven't liked is the broccoli & blue cheese I couldn't stomach it at all :cry: but I expected that because I don't like blue...

Well done Lou that's fantastic, you should be very proud of yourself! I managed to get through day 1 without to much trouble, I think the food will take a bit of getting used to, its very rich and I'm not a real nut lover so the nut bar took some eating. I will stick with it and hopefully my...

Hi all, I have just been to Tesco and stocked up on cream, berries and veg ready to start tomorrow. I am starting to feel a bit nervous but excited at the same time :eek: Think I will give the pea & ham soup a try first, i'll save the pleasure of the brocoli & blue cheese for another day he...

Hi everyone, my 7 day trial box has just arrived :D I can't wait to get started tomorrow! For those that wanted to know what in it:- Breakfasts 7 x Granola Clusters Lunches 2 x Pea & Ham Soup 2 x Mushroom Soup 1 x Tex Mex Soup 2 x Broccoli & Blue Cheese Soup Dinners Chicken Chasseur...

Hello everyone I have just ordered the 7 day trial box, you have all inspired me to give it a go, thank you! It sounds perfect for me, I have 8 stone to lose and are really looking forward to starting, you make it sound so easy.

Go Lower Hi, I am seriously considering trying the Go Lower diet, I did Cambridge for a month last year and loved the results, 1.1/2 stone in a month, but I just can't face it again at the moment.:cry: I am following weight watchers now which is ok but I would really like to lose more than...