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Hi all, I feel the time is coming that I really need to take control of my eating habits and exercising again, although I don't feel particularly positive at this moment! I wondered if anyone was local to Nottingham who would maybe want to do some exercising - walks, classes, whatever really...

Thanks :) I finally bought some decent trainers today so thats one thing! I'll have a look round for the other stuff I need. I didn't think of Yours so I might head over tomorrow and see what I can find!

Does anyone have any suggestions for cheap gym clothes that go up to a decent size?! I'm on a pretty major budget but have joined the gym - would rather have something a bit more substantial than leggings and a tshirt though!

Im the same, I sweat at the drop of a hat - especially on my face which makes me so self conscious! Especially when people say 'oh...are you hot? You're sweating!' How rude! I sweat when I'm anxious or anything too though so I'm just doomed! At least if I'm thinner people won't just assume it's...

Hi everyone Im about to start taking orlistat tomorrow so ive been browsing all the threads! Id love to follow some of you on mfp as I feel a bit daunted! My username is bhecca if anyone fancies adding me :) x

Hiya, I sympathise with you as I feel like I've tried everything too, and I started a nursing course in 2010 which didn't help my waistline! I can't be hugely useful here, but I found when I started CC (I've had about a month off due to other commitments) that it really was that simple. I found...

We definitely need to go swimming, you'll have to be my eyes again tho haha xx

This sounds amezzing. I'm going shopping!

Yep! We were just waiting for bursary to come in which it does tomorrow :) fun times.

I'm really pleased :D

Someone would get hurt and it wouldn't be me for once!! I know he's lost a couple of inches so doing well :) xxx

I'd dump her! Haha. And yeah, my dad is trying to get healthier so it's turning into something of a competition between us! I've lost 4lb so far, very happy :) x

Haha I think it might take me months and months to break the habit, it's too strongly ingrained! X

I'm glad it's not just me (although I wouldnt wish the cravings on anyone lol) I managed through the evening, I had a bit of yoghurt but take that as a win as it would have been bread or crisps usually! X

They're so cute! Love the bunkbeds :D

Ohh love the ticker Sar! I was tempted by the frog, we all know my love for frogs but the hamster reminded me of Gus :D x

I didn't realise you needed certain amounts of posts for certain boards! And I agree, MFP does seem good, I only got it today but haven't had any problems finding foods. Usually I feel like I'm just guessing and hoping for the best!

I have... 12 week old kitten - Dinah hamster - Gus 2 white & grey mice - Klaus and Roger 3 fish (platys) - Barry, Paul and Dinky. And about 15 baby platys as it turns out Paul is a girl, sigh. Oh and Gary, an apple snail! Not bad considering I live in a one bed flat!

This sounds lovely! I can never judge mash, and takes away the temptation of eating more so it doesn't go to waste!

Aww it soon builds up, I had 18 yesterday! That does sound interesting, definitely worth a look :) x

I'm so close now! And I've sorted out my ticker, good times

It's the little graphic underneath some peoples posts that counts down to your goal :) x

MFP username is bhecca if you want to add me too :)

I think you can get a ticker relatively soon but I'm not sure...caz will know for sure! And you aren't stupid, just a little...dim sometimes :D x

Ah you can't do the barcode scan can you! Ouch. I need to list more clothes but it's soooo boring

I've taken bootfulls to the charity shop! Well I only worked out. Using that other method today so I don't really know what to go for lol. Might go for a happy medium!

Yeah I honestly don't think I could live there. I know it has advantages, and I sometimes think I'd like it but I know I wouldn't! You should sell them, spend the money on clothes! Question about MFP, I had already worked out my calorie needs by calculating BMI, BMR, exercise level and what...

Yeah I know what you mean. It is quite big! I'm going to London this weekend, to Hampton court gardens and Jamie Oliver's restaurant. Quite excited! The course is 12 weeks but they might start a more advanced course afterwards. I'm hoping they do!

Manchester is a nice city, has he taken you shopping yet?! I'm trying to declutter too, although Sarah gets awfully attached to things haha. I#m slowly filling the flat with animals though so something has to give. Have loads more clothes to sort through, it's quite refreshing to get rid of...

yeah i know what you mean. where abouts will you be looking for a job? i just have so many pairs of shoes, but none to wear! some have never even been worn, or dont fit well so i figure i can buy some that do fit...hopefully! ebay is making a fortune out of me!

it's bhecca :) i've sent you a friend request i think. and i don't believe it! why?! i'm trying to find a stylish storage solution and failing tbh. i'm selling my shoe collection though!

hmm ok, i shall trust you oh wise one! i'll keep my other app on the go too just in case i hate it! (i'm not gonna lie, the barcode scanner sold me...)

So after many failed attempts, convincing myself I'm happy the way I am, and a new relationship where takeaways are the norm, I've decided to make a change! My partner, friend and family are doing it too so hopefully I'll have support when I need it! I've lost 2lb in 4 days, without particularly...

i just opened an account, but i use a different app on my phone and it has worked out daily cals etc differently so i dont know wether to use mfp, or stick to my phone...it's so confusing! do you find it good?

that would be good, bit of encouragement. i can't imagine ever being able to do it to be honest, but i suppose i have to place my trust in the nhs!

oh and wilkos are lifesavers arent they, i may have to pop down

they look beaut! you lucky lucky lady haha. at least its close to school. my local gym isnt too far away but i just need to join. how are you finding the running? i feel stupid!

You do, she's growing so fast! She's in a bitey stage though lol, did Simba go through one? And yeah, that does look good. I've signed up for this 3x30 thing, don't know if it's just leicester or everywhere! Are you doing the NHS couch to 5k?

Haha thank you!! It seems so far away, you know I'm not a massive poster! Plus I have a sleepy kitten who is objecting to me typing to make it more difficult!

I really don't know, we've had many an opportunity to figure it out! I probably would use a brita filter, it's just getting hold of one. I think Aldi do like 4 2l bottles for £1 so thats at least affordable for me to trick my brain into thinking it's special!

That's a good idea Babana, I used to always have chewing gum on the go but I hardly ever buy it now. I'll have to buy some!

aha yeah, i'm definitely missing just eating! although nowhere near as much as usual which is a nice surprise. i definitely dont drink enough but i have a bit of a thing about tap water (i know it's stupid) so i'm gonna try buy some cheap bottled water to keep in the fridge and force myself to...

Heyhey! I have rejoined, and I'm trying to get my posts up so I can do fun things haha. I have managed to add a picture tho which is exciting!

Hey pam, I'm just at the start of my journey, and can have around 1360 cals too. Good luck to us! Becca :)

Thanks, I don't think it helps that I'm dieting with my partner who isn't hungry at all! Although she's a lot skinnier than me so I think my stomach may be rebelling more lol This is probably a stupid question, but is fruit good for snacks through the day? I know they're high in natural sugars...

Properly settled in to trying to lose weight since Thursday. It's been going well, I've lost 2lb so far and have found it quite easy but today I just want to eat! Have a headache, feel tired and just hungry! Know it's just in my head and need to power through but my willpower is being put to the...

I'd be interested to know too, I'd love laser surgery!

I love all types of berries, but I had a kiwi earlier for the first time in years and it was lovely!

Seems to be a popular one but I like my eyes...don't mind my neck up really (although I would like to lose this double chin that creeps in on inoppurtune photos!) As for afterwards, I'd love to love my upper arms. I avoid short sleeves like the devil!

thanks for this caz :D x

I chew it a lot as I find it takes the edge off any cravings! However, I think it's meant to make you feel hungrier if anything - chewing food is the beginning of the digestive process, so it's gets all your systems running to prepare for food but then none comes...if that makes sense. I know...

Ah I know what you mean, I was reasonably lucky to live with quite normal girls. All slimmer than me, but prone to gaining a bit of weight if the take outs got too regular which was helpful! Primary teaching sounds fun, I'm going to Leicester to do nursing =) x

Hey Sarah, firstly, congratulations! Where/what will you be doing? I'm going to uni this September too, and trying to lose some weight. I'm using foodfocus.co.uk cos it's free and you can log food and exercise and it'll tell you how many calories you need to eat to lose however much you want...

An hour on the bike! I'm lucky to do 20 minutes haha. But yeah, i think your approach works best for me breadbin otherwise i just get grumpy and give in. I've done 10 days now and I've actually found it amazingly easy, compared to other times I've tried. Not that I'm complaining!

sounds like a good plan, it's definitely the way forward i think!

WHY do I love bread and pastry and stodgy things so much! Even the smell makes me hungry, the crusty bread downstairs is calling to me but if I give in I'll feel like a failure lol. No real point to this, but it distracted me for a little while :p

I do like my hair, I've grown it out so its nice and long now, and once i get a bit of colour into it I'll be happy, but I found that any huge changes (such as hairstyle etc) are scary. Maybe because you think people will notice you more, if it doesn't suit you're pretty much stuck like it, and...

I know the feeling, it's very rare that i go shopping with anyone else! And if I do, I grab a size when their back is turned and hide the hanger! It's silly really. I've just had to order a uniform for a volunteer job I do, it's at a care home so a tunic type thing. I'm dreading it coming and...

I have endless reasons! But I guess the main ones are; I want to be more confident and happier I want to wear clothes that i want to, and have them comfortable I don't want to dread fancy dress nights! I want to join in dancing on nights out, instead of hanging around in corners! I want to look...

It must be really frustrating for you, especially when added to the stress dieting brings anyway! My folks always bring bad food into the house, and eat a lot of takeaways when we're out etc. Sometimes the temptation is too much, I'll admit, but I'm trying to focus on the end goal. After all...

Yup! such a mixed bag of feelings - on one hand, yay for sun at last! But then starts the nightmare of what to wear, what cardigan I have to match that outfit, what I can wear under that short dress....I'm exhausted thinking about it!

Thanks for the replies everyone! I know once I'm at uni I'll be able to choose things myself, I used to live on healthy stirfries etc and with all the walking it wasn't too bad! I'd just like to get some of the weight off before I go. You know when you feel you'll always be the fat girl even if...

I really want to lose some weight as I've always been quite big and I know how much happier I'd be thinner, but it feels so hopeless! I'm starting uni again this coming September, for the last year I've been promising myself i'll lose weight but I always think 'I'll do it tomorrow!' My main...

poor you! that's a horrible thing to have happen. i know that i at least, like to keep things to myself until i know how its going! it's horrible having people watching you (or at least, feeling like they're watching you!). if i were you, i just wouldn't worry about it, maybe explain to your mum...

I wouldn't bother buying something now for the wedding although i can see your friends point. For me though, there would be nothing better than taking my new skinny body of mine out shopping for a new outfit! if you already had the outfit it wouldn't be as exciting! Maybe that's just me though!

Well done! I can't wait for my first week to be over ( even if it will just be that I don't feel as hungry anymore!) x

They do sound like a good idea! I might have to look into them i think!