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  1. Curvy_Chicken

    THE PICTURE THREAD! Post pictures of your homecooked ww meals!

    Wow have just discovered this thread - amazing! But bloody hungry now ;) thanks for all of the recipe ideas! Am planning to make tonight a veggie burger (no bun but with a slice of low fat cheese) plus some WW chips and probably a salad... May post a pic if it looks pretty enough. Plus if...
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    Curvy Chicken's Tale of HOW NOT TO DIET and how I got my dieting mojo back

    Thanks Najh excited about my first weigh in on Thursday! Think it will be good - jeans looser already :) xx xx xx
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    Curvy Chicken's Tale of HOW NOT TO DIET and how I got my dieting mojo back

    Hi Nikki I would absolutely do the hypnotherapy again, it was expensive (so glad it was a gift!) as it worked for me, I realise that I now eat chocolate again after I used some of my sessions to stop that, but 18 months off the stuff gave me some time to reassess and heal emotionally. And I...
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    Missyb - no more messing around.

    Hey missybct Just reading through your diary! Had a giggle about the cockscrew, as opposed to the corkscrew... Anyway well done on your weightloss so far, I've just got started so its really good to hear so many peeps being successful with WW :) Take care rach xx xx
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    LHS's diary : I must lose this weight once and for all!

    Good luck LHS, hope it goes well for you! xx xx
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    Curvy Chicken's Tale of HOW NOT TO DIET and how I got my dieting mojo back

    If you look very carefully on mimimins, in the GI diet section you'll see that I was here two (or three!) years ago trying to lose weight through the GI diet. I was very successful, particularly as it was a diet without a support group (bar the support here of course!) and it was my first ever...
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    I HATE MY SCALES ADDICTION

    Hiya Size102b I don't know if this will help but I found this article interesting about weight changes; How much a constant weight person varies day-to-day This woman's weight varies by 3 pounds (up and down!) over the course of a week! BTW I'm not doing the Harcombe diet - I did consider...
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    Hello, new and starting today!

    Wow riotgirl your weightloss is very inspiring as my start weight was very close to yours and you've lost plenty in less than 2 months! Congrats :)
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    Hello, new and starting today!

    Hiya thanks for all of the lovely welcome messages! Am finding the weight watchers points tracking thing on the website very useful, but will definitely look for a calculator to help me when shopping! Have lost 2 pounds already :) xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    Hello, new and starting today!

    Thanks for the tip I shall have a look for the calculator on ebay, the website has one which very good, but a portable one would be great for the supermarket. Will have a look for the magazines next time I am in WH Smiths :) Hope your WW goes well for you! xx
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    Hello, new and starting today!

    Hi Ann Thanks for your tips, I'm definitely happy at the prospect of nothing being deined as well! I've only dieted properly once before and whilst it was successful in terms of loosing weight, I got my head into real trouble because so many things were restricted! Rach xx
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    Hello, new and starting today!

    Hiya I'm Rachel and started weight watchers today (online), I'm not going to meetings as there aren't any near and easy enough for me to get to! However after talking to some of my friends yesterday at work, we all realised that we all want to lose some weight so we are going to have our...
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    Just wondering...

    ...How many cals a day do the peeps here eat and how much weight do you lose? Sorry to be so nosy!:D Thanks CC XX XX XX :):)
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    Where do I start?!!!

    Thanks for the tips Bren, will stay in touch! CC xx xx
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    Where do I start?!!!

    Thanks Bren, that is helpful! A while back I tinkered the RC plan diet as it was supposed to be low gi, but when I got my plan I knew it wasn't really! Anyway one helpful tip I did pick up was to start a diet on 1200 cals for the first 2 weeks and then move up to 1500 cals a day. I don't...
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    Where do I start?!!!

    I joined minimins 2 years ago when I was a wreck. I weighed 14 stone and 5 pounds back then. I was scared of dieting, terrified mainly of failure. And I was painfully self conscious. Exercise, aside from walking was not an option for me back then, I did not want to be seen. Having never dieted...
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    Clothes for a wedding

    Hi Sam Have you checked out Evans, they have quite a good selection at the moment because its Xmas. Dorothy Perkins also offer up to size 22, plus there is Mark One's Chapter plus size range, New Look inspire range and I would also recommend checking out M&Co's plus size range. If you have...
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    Clothes for a wedding

    Hi Sam I hope you don't mind me asking but what size are you? I think on the high street the only stores that I am aware that do very large sizes are Evans and Ann Harvey, but I would be better placed to advise if I know what size you are :) CC xx xx
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    Thinking of GI diet

    Hi lighterme I've lost 2 stone with the gi diet. I desperately need to get back to it and lose another 3 stone! It is a good one to follow :) Luv CC xx xxx
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    Can you visualise youself as a slim person?

    Hey Sweetpea Since last year I've lost 2 and half stone and I am only now just starting to really see it in myself. It shocks me when I see myself in the mirror now, I think to myself "s**t I am so F**king skinny now! However as good as I feel it is just not enough. I still hate my belly...
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    Roch`s weekly weigh in loss 12% of my excess weight !!

    Wow 21 pounds is bloody amazing Roch! Well done - really pleased for you! Goodluck with the rest of your weightloss! Luv and Hugs, CC xx xx xx
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    Hi i`m back again lol

    Goodluck with the job interview sweetie! Take care Luv CC xx x xx
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    I don't wanna diet, well I do really...

    I miss sugar :(:( I hate giving it up :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: It makes me feel like some kind of junkie - I desperately want it even though I am not hungry - its in my brain all the time! GRRR!!!! Anyway I have a new book from my favourite author (Haruki Murkami - he is a genius and...
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    Please explain?

    My sainsburys doesn't offer the full st dalfour range... However I am very lucky to live in Brighton because we have Infinity Foods, which has the full st dalfour range and loads of other no added sugar jams - me thinks I might visit there soon to try some other Jam flavours! Goodluck Lesley...
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    I don't wanna diet, well I do really...

    Well I seem to have got through my first day without chocolate! Woo Hoo! And all my meals were low gi - been good! I seem to find it easier to diet at work so I'm hoping that tomorrow will go well too. Am tired from a hard day's ebaying but I must, must get rid of all these clothes that are...
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    Please explain?

    Hi Lesley Personally I don't like marmalade! But I love jam and I have discovered that there is jam out there with no sugar in it. Checkout the St Dalfour range, rather than being made with sugar their jams are sweetned with grape juice. I love their jam! According to the GI Diet website...
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    Please explain?

    Oooh and just another thing! I've read varying accounts of what GI/GL ways of eating are and I've often found there are many discrepancies particularly in recipe books which claim to have meals that are low gi... To keep life simple I would select either eating low GI or the GL diet and follow...
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    Please explain?

    Hi Lesley - just catching up with all this! You seem to have got the spud things sorted... As for the bread you should have brown bread that has at least 2-3% fibre per slice - that includes a lot of grainery style bread... Just to name a few loaves you can have: Warburtons Seeded Hovis...
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    I don't wanna diet, well I do really...

    Thanks Dizzy - thats a very good point too - the GI diet does give me masses of choice, I should focus on what I can have rather than missing sugar! Luv Cc xx xx xx
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    I don't wanna diet, well I do really...

    Hiya Sorry that I haven't been posting much lately. Until a couple of weeks ago I was just getting on with dieting and life etc and there didn't seem to be much required by me here... When I first started dieting this place was my lifeline - I really needed minimins... But I guess I have...
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    Undecided: Which diets have you tried and what did you think?

    Glad to have helped Lesley! Good luck with the books and let me know if you need any help. Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Check Out Evans!

    Well just check out Evans... The summer range looks great! It seems that they have finally caught on that in previous seasons their clothes have been BORING!!! And kicked themselves mightly up the arse to produce a bloody gorgeous summer set of clothes! And the Seven range seems to be back...
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    Undecided: Which diets have you tried and what did you think?

    Hi Lesley I think from what you say here that actually the GI diet would be ideal for you... First off it doesn't restrict all fruit, in fact most fruit is allowed, the only ones that you are not allowed whilst dieting are watermelons and bananas - 90% of other fruit is allowed and you are...
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    Funny teeshirts what would your one say !

    Years back I could always be found with a slogan or print teeshirt - I had all the cartoon characters you could think of and the following slogans: Barbie is a slut :D I'm still smiling because they haven't found the bodies yet (goth stage):o I heart satan (another one I thought was good...
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    Hi i`m back again lol

    Hey Roch Can I just say how wonderful it is to ready your posts over the last couple of days - you seem so sure, so certain and it is very inspiring to read. Like a few others I have been lurking, but I always look for your diary thread! And I am so thrilled that you are taking action to...
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    Hi i`m back again lol

    Hiya Roch I am very pleased that you have made a decision and I wish you the very best of luck with your sugery in May. Take care sweetie, Luv CC xx xx
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    Reasons Never to Drink, Even on your Birthday...

    Thanks everyone for their hang over support yesterday and birthday wishes! Had a great day after some brekkie and few cups of tea!:o:o Had a fab day but won't say much about it because there was a fair amount of food - but it was great! Back to the diet though today. Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Reasons Never to Drink, Even on your Birthday...

    Quite simply I drank loads last night after not drinking very much since September last year. I promised myself last year when I started dieting that I would allow myself a couple of days off to eat and drink whatever around my birthday. Kind of wishing right now I had eaten some bad food...
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    Melissa's Diary -Vauxhall dealer trashed our car & 13lb to go, yippee

    Wow mel just catching up here - your pictures look fab! You look amazing! Luv CC xx xx xx
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    New to the GI Diet

    Hi Snail I've lost 32 pounds since September last year. I lost weight fairly regularly (1.5-2 pounds a week) until about Xmas since then I've good some weeks and bad others but fortunately in the bad weeks I haven't gained, just maintained. I need to be more focussed and get on with with this...
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    Confused about GI

    Hiya Vodka I've been following the GI Diet - I am afraid that I don't know much about GL principles though - I don't want to confuse myself! However as you are gonna get Rick Gallops book I can tell you that according to the GI diet you can hav 40gm dry pasta per serving. There is no mention...
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    New to the GI Diet

    Hiya Honeykiss What book have you got? If you want a quick reference guide of low, medium and high GI food, Rick Gallops GI Diet has some great charts at the back of it, it is colour coded too so very simple! You can get it very cheaply on ebay. There is also a shopping guide of the book too...
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    GI Foods!

    Hi Lisee No you are not thick!:) Will try to explain briefly and simply... Essentially the GI Diet principles are that if you eat foods with a low gi (a low number) it makes it easier for your body to lose weight. However some foods have a low gi but are still high in fat and calories - so...
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    Hey - got to my 100 pound weight loss today, photo added 4/4/07

    Hi Mel! Just wanted to say well done on losing 100 pounds - that is amazing! Very inspiring too! Luv CC xx xx xx
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    help I am so down

    Hey Frankie Hope you feel better now. I too had a nasty ex how made me feel completely worthless and even more paranoid about my weight. For a long time I didn't want to anything about my weight because it felt like it might be just to prove something to him... You should lose weight for...
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    Two Stone Gone!!!!!

    Thanks Tatty Head and Mini! Luv CC xxx
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    Curvy Chicken R U there ?

    No worries! Sadly there aren't as many gothy shops as there used to be - but still more than your average town! Enjoy CC xx
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    Two Stone Gone!!!!!

    Thanks Fiona and Madam Dotty! I am proud, but I do feel a little daunted by how much I still need to lose :( But I am determined to see this to the end no matter how long it takes :) Thanks for your support though Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Curvy Chicken R U there ?

    Hi Mel Sorry for taking a little while to reply! I've been busy lately and just dipping into here! As for the clothes I am not sure if dark star is stocked in all the gothy clothes shops - but there certainly is a few shops that sell gothic clothing... The majority of clothes shops you would...
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    Diet Virgin Seeks Advice

    Hiya Thought I would just update where I am a week later with all of this. Well I was good - had 90% of my meals planned, only went off course a couple of times and I managed to lose a pound and a half. I am gonna aim to be much stricter this week, although I do have a meal out on friday -...
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    Diet Virgin Seeks Advice

    Hello Thanks to everyone who gave their advice, much appreciated. And following your suggestions I have today been shopping and made lots of food! Lunch tends to be the most tricky meal for me adhere to dietwise, so I have got five lunches all ready to go! I'll be having either a vegetable...
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    Melissa's Diary -Vauxhall dealer trashed our car & 13lb to go, yippee

    Hi Mel I think this cossie looks fine, if you think of it as a normal item of clothing - it is black with a flash of colour, not exactly wacky in my book... Anyway completely off topic I've just seen that on my blog you were asking how jam was without sugar... It is sweetned with grape juice...
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    I know i deserve 2 be happy but happiness seems 2 be out of my reach at the momment !

    Oh Roch I am sorry to hear that you have been feeling so low and you are certainly no quitter, you will get there, you will one day be slim and all of this will be in the past. I really do appreciate how impossible weightloss and dieting can seem at times, but hang in there. Start a clean...
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    Diet Virgin Seeks Advice

    Thanks Happe A little note book to record it all sounds good, hmnn... I think a trip to paperchase may be in order today!:):) Because of course a funky note book will make want to write in it! Aye the measurements are good, last week I realised that another inch and half had gone, since I...
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    question?

    Hi Babybaby I'm not sure yet how much bread and pasta you can eat when maintaining, I'm still following the 'diet' part of the GI Diet. I would recommend you get a copy of Rick Gallop's GI Diet - you can get second hand copies off ebay very cheaply... I got one recently for my boyfriends's...
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    Diet Virgin Seeks Advice

    Thanks Cheb for the advice. I am lucky (I guess!) that I don't have a family, its just me and my boyfriend and he's happy to eat whatever I feed him providing it is not meat (hes a veggie)... Thanks Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Diet Virgin Seeks Advice

    Thanks for that Karion, planning every meal sounds like a good idea, hopefully then I will get a sense of routine back. Luv CC xx xx xx
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    question?

    Hiya Babybaby the warburtons bread is low gi. As general rule in Rick Gallops book low gi bread should be wholemeal or whloeground (i think!) and should have at least 2.5 to 3% fibre per a slice. So my general rule is think brown and 3% fibre. Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Diet Virgin Seeks Advice

    Hiya Looking for some advice here... This week, until yesterday I was easing myself well back into dieting (the GI Diet that is) because in the previous 2 weeks I had not been following the diet and was generally eating bad stuff... However I gained no weight and promised myself that this...
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    Low GI Snacks

    I discovered sugar free jam at the weekend. It tastes to me just like normal jam. Has been a real life saver for a sugar junkie like me! I am gonna do some more investigation to what brands and flavours are out there and I shall report back here. Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Baby Phat?

    Baby Phat Check out the link ladies! Cah-Ching have a look at their size chart to see what size babyphatwise you need - I reckon you are about a 2X. Luv CC xx xx xx
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Thanks Madam Dotty! Tonight I managed to get away with not cooking as I gave my boyfriend a recipe book and tad dah! 20 minutes later I had a lovely and yummy tomato and bean soup for dinner, he even did the washing up. Luv Cc xxx xxx xxx
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    Low GI Snacks

    Hey Baby Baby Like the others have mentioned cerealwise, Alpen is not low gi, although allbran and most oats are... As for yoghurts in Rick Gallop's GI Diet he mentions that Mullerlight are best, but they do have a little sugar in them. Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Hi i`m back again lol

    Hey Roch Trying things out a little at a time is the best to learn I have found - I also recommend gradually getting more books for ideas and having a little bit of a routine. I think though as you are following the GL diet (I'm following Rick Gallop's GI diet) you have a bit more freedom...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Another week and another two pounds gone! Yay! Also calculated today that if I lose another eight pounds I will then just be overweight! Fingers crossed that I will be in a month's time! Luv CC xx xx xx Pleased that following the GI diet and calorie counting seems to be working well!
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    Hi i`m back again lol

    Wow Roch 15 pounds is great! Well Done! You did ask me earlier in the week what kind of losses peeps get in the their first week of following the GI/GL diet and I was going to say that the most I know about is 7 pounds... Well you seem to have beaten that record! Thats a fab amount of...
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    Hi i`m back again lol

    Hey Roch Just wanted to say goodluck with the GL diet! And well done on resisting all the sweet stuff, I am doing the GI diet and have struggled to give up sugar! Although at the moment I am managing to resist it through lots of fruit! Generally peeps doing the GL/GI diet have good losses to...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Here is yesterday's food diary - been a bit slack so making up for it now! But it is hard to keep a track of calories when eating out (although I have been making healthy choices when I do eat out). 07/02/07 Breakfast 196 calories bread (Hovis Country Granary Bread) 69 calories bacon 70...
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    Any advice?

    Hi Sparkle You could also check out the Guardian's book section as they regularly have writers giving advice on creative writing (and set some tasks to practice with). I was very lucky and studied creative (major part of my degree) whilst I was at university and I can honestly say that one...
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    How are you losing weight?

    Hey MissPiggy:) I'm following the GI diet (calorie counting too) and have lost two stone over five months, it ain't superfast, however so far when I have come off the diet I have maintained my weight rather than gaining any... My target weight is nine stone. Minimins is great place and all...
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    Two Stone Gone!!!!!

    Thanks DQ and Happe! Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Two Stone Gone!!!!!

    Thanks Tracie - hope you enjoy your two stone loss soon! Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Two Stone Gone!!!!!

    I just wanted to say that have been naughty the last three days and not maintained my food diary here... This has only happened because I have not been able to calorie count because on friday I went out for dinner with my boyfriend and yesterday my best friend cooked me dinner. Hopefully today...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Hi Madam Dotty About the tea... I did some research on the web and apparently a cup of tea with skimmed milk is ten calories - so 50 cals is equal to five cups of tea... Probably should explain that a bit better in the future. Luv CC xx xx xx
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Well I am utterly amazed that I have so far managed to keep this up! I have a routine though and that is helping... 31/01/07 Breakfast 220 calories bread 18 calories marmite 70 calories approx flora 10 calories tea Breakfast Total - 308 Lunch 216 - Weightwatchers Chicken...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Hi Madam Dotty! I think at first I could get away without calorie counting because the change in my diet was a positive one and generally I was eating less and my body was losing water. However I now have to pay more attention as start to kill off the fat! I am liking the sense of control I...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Thanks Dawn! Counting calories feels a little obessive - but it does help keep what goes into your mouth in perspective! Hoping this week for a positive result, if I keep up the good work... Luv CC xx xx xx
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Here is yesterday's and today's food entries, I think it is going well so far!: 28/01/07 Breakfast 220 calories bread 69 calories bacon 70 calories approx flora 10 calories Breakfast total – 369 Lunch 93 - Rice 12 – Tomatoes 5 - Onion 10 - Pepper 27...
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    Eating healthily cost MORE MONEY!

    Hi Karion I am inclined to agree with you - since starting the GI diet, my food costs haven't gone up massively and this is a diet where eating loads of fresh fruit and veg is essential! I seem to eat a lot of the food you mention... However I suspect some peeps don't have time to shop around...
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    I'm struggling

    Hi Mini I couldn't agree more - one little square will not be enough and unleash this whole problem again! I'm fine today so far with no sweet cravings - gonna make some low GI cookies later to stave off any future cravings! Luv CC xx x xx x
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Well four weeks back I said I was going to be better at keeping a food diary and as you can see I haven't been doing that! During the last four weeks I have lost 3 pounds, which feels painfully slow and too few, I can't wait to lose another two pounds because then I will have finally hit two...
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    I'm struggling

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the lovely, positive and helpful messages I got here. I am now over a week free of chocolate and sugar. For some strange reason though I do fancy a bit today!:cry: But I am being strong and not giving in.:) Luv Curvy Chicken xx xx xx
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    shops and there biggest sizes

    Hi Sonkie I recommend you check out simply be, they are a little pricey but they do gorgeous and fashionable clothes: On the high street try Anne Harvey - I am not sure what sizes they go up to... Marks and Spencer's Plus size collection goes up to size 28. If you are on a budget check...
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    Clothes Size - How much weight had you to lose to drop a size?

    Mini Starting weight 17st. 12lb. Height 5' 4" Shoe size 5 Clothing size Top 32/34 Bottom size 24 plus. Now Weight 13st. Shoe size 4 Clothing size Top 18 Bottom 18 Toots Starting weight 13st.05lb. Height 5' 6" Shoe size Clothing size Top 18 Bottom size 16 Now Weight 12st. Shoe size Clothing...
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    GI Foods!

    Thanks for that Mini - most useful. :-) Luv CC xx xx xx
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    I'm struggling

    Hiya Mini and Madam Dotty I can say quite proudly that I have now managed two days without chocolate! I have eaten four oranges though today - but no need to feel guilty! Have been busy today so in way that has a helped a good deal to keep my mind off chocolate. Amd also today I bought a top...
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    I'm struggling

    Aw thanks DQ - that is sweet of you, it is good to know that I am not alone. Hope you get through today okay. Goodluck, luv CC xx x xx x
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    I'm struggling

    Thanks Debbie for your message. And I've been saying to people at work all day how I need to go cold turkey on chocolate - they think its hilarious - I sound like alcoholic! Hope everything is going well for you? Luv Cc xx x xx
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    Weight loss chewing gum

    Personally I think this gum is a load of bo****ks, they haven't actually tested it on obese people and like brad points out the person making the comment of: "We hit on the idea of a chewing gum because obese people like chewing" Sounds like a complete idiot. Okay so potentially people could...
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    I'm struggling

    I'm coming here to make a confession. I am struggling, really finding it hard at the moment to get back on to the gi diet. Of all the foods I have had to give up, sugar has been hardest of all. And since new year, I just haven't been able to give it up. Practically everyday I have been...
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    Motivation: What are you going to wear?

    I really hope that by Easter I will be size 16 - which for me will open up a whole load of shops that I have never been able to shop in. I love all the funky printed tops and dresses you can buy in H&M and Topshop - I want to be shopping in those at Easter! Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Real Life Bambi & Thumper

    Aw pierce that is cute - but I saw it ages ago on cuteoverload - it truely is the best place to get your cute fixes... This pic (via cuteoverload) still manages to melt my brain... Luv CC xx x xx
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    To All The Readers (that are not posting!)

    Hiya Diva I think was great idea! I don't want to sound like I am dissing other forums... But I went to the DH forum a long time ago and didn't feel very welcome there because there didn't seem to be anywhere that I fitted in, because I wasn't doing a VLCD... But here at minimins - all diets...
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    Reflections on 2006 and Beyond...

    Aye barb it does get you off sugar and carbs. No sugar is allowed although you can use sweetner if you like and carbs are restricted - you are only allowed a small number of new pots, brown rice, brown pasta and brown bread. Luv CC xx x xx
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    Reflections on 2006 and Beyond...

    Thanks barb - I do know what you mean - there are times in your life that really do make you appreciate what you have - xxx Thanks Julie for your message! Sorry to hear you've found the GI diet confusing - I'd recommend Rick Gallop's book if you have got it? You are only allowed foods from...
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    Ok, I'm back and nearly ready to crack on with it!!!

    I do sympathsise Barb - over Xmas whilst I was with my parents in Malta - I ate a lot of stuff I can't eat on the GI diet and I am now struggling to readjust to life without sugar. I miss chocolate so much :( it is hard. But I keep saying to myself I want to be slim more than I want chocolate...
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    Reflections on 2006 and Beyond...

    Thanks Mini xxx Hope you have a great 2007 too. Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Ok, I'm back and nearly ready to crack on with it!!!

    Hi Barb It's great to see you around again! Good luck with your fresh start at calorie counting. All of this week I have been eating lots of tasty home made soups - they are perfect in this horrid weather! I'd recommend (if you like them) vegetable soups with big pieces of veg in them - then...
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    When I rule the world................

    If I ruled the world... First off I'd award my boyfriend his phd without him actually having to write the darn thing - so I can have him all to myself again... My housemate would learn to walk down the stairs without stomping loudly and how to shut doors quietly. Everytime she attempted to do...
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    Reflections on 2006 and Beyond...

    Reflections on 2006 and Beyond... On new years eve I met up with a friend and we got talking about this blog, obesity and minimins over our yummy curry dinner... One of the things my friend asked me about was why people allowed...
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    General WeMITT Thread - Week commencing 1st January 2007

    Hiya Everyone Happy New Year! Despite eating very badly over Xmas and new year I gained nowt - phew! And since restarting the GI Diet I have already lost a pound and a half - only three and half pounds away now from having lost two stone - I am so happy! But giving up sugar again is very...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    I am now back from Malta (boo hoo!) and ready to resume the GI Diet, so I'll be writing here what I am eating. Today I had a vile breakfast on the plane, with bread roll and muffin... Lunch I never really got round to eating so had a bag of apple and grape pieces and some low fat crisps (not...
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    Christmas List to Santa

    Thanks for all the messages guys! Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Christmas List to Santa

    Just posted this on my blog, thought I would share... Dear Santa As I have been a good girl this year and been dieting well for the last four months - is there any chance you would get me the following items of clothing? You'd save me a fortune in shipping fees and import charges... Of...
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    Trousers

    Hi there Apologies for the lack of posting here lately! Just thought you should all know that La redoute plus size collection offers trousers (and Jeans I think) in various shapes - you can even shop your shape (apple, pear and hour glass). Ironically though they don't seem to offer this...
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    can someone pls help

    Hey Okwochi I'm not doing CD or any VLCD, but cheating is the same whatever diet. I know you might feel guilty, but you'e got to put your chicken and pizza incidents behind you! Move on and stick to the CD plan. I am not 100% sure about this but doesn't CD also offer a plan where you can...
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    How Do You Feel About Exercise?

    Thanks for your responses! Those of who have exercised whilst you were heavier - was it hard to join a gym? I think the point I am trying to make is that some of us (me included) are so self conscious because of our weight that joining a gym would or any kind of exercise in public places would...
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    How Do You Feel About Exercise?

    Just read this story on the BBC website. Basically it is looking at the fact that people would rather diet than exercise, which apparently is worrying - according to the experts. Interesting - as my c**p doctor advised me to follow a diet when telling me to lose weight, no mention of...
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    Christmas Calories

    Oh my god! 6000 calories thats crazy! But now I have a better understanding of food, calories etc - I can believe it. Glad I am definitely not eating/drinking any sweet things or alcohol over xmas... Luv CC xx xx
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    New Year, New Things

    I am gonna be brave and join an exercise class and I too look forward to not shopping in evans... I am infact very excited at the prospect of hopefully being able to shop in Topshop and H&M in 2007. Luv CC xxx xxx
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    Comments from people about CD

    Hi Bloss I'm not doing CD or any VLCD (I'm actually doing the GI Diet), but I think you should listen to the peeps here as blantly they all know what they are talking about and have lost loads of weight between them! Your friends don't know what they are talking about - don't they want to...
  112. Curvy_Chicken

    Claim and Shout Your Achievements!!!

    Thanks for your message mini and goodluck to you with SSing - hope its all okay! The weather here is a little rainy at times but it is much warmer than england. As for Primark - I can fit into all their size clothes but find the stretchier fabrics look best, so I guess their size 18's are...
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    Claim and Shout Your Achievements!!!

    Hello! Sharing my achievements... In Malta at the moment visiting my family and have just come back from a big family meet up and everyone immeditely told me that I must have lost loads of weight (I've only lost ten pounds since I last saw them in October). Feels fab. I am doing the GI diet...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Hi Madam Dotty Up you are feeling a bit better now! Don't worry about not keeping the diary up to date - we've gotta live offline sometime :) I'll be totally recommitted to it when I get back from Malta. Got to Malta yesterday and will be returning to the UK on the 27th Dec. Really...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Okay I've been really rubbish at maintaining this diary - so I will continue with it when I get back from Malta (there is no way I'll be able to stick to low gi eating there and I don't want to be mean posting here about and bad stuff I might eat). I was hoping to have lost 2 stone by my return...
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    And this is what we're all up against.

    I totally agree with you cdthing! xxx xxx xxx
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    And this is what we're all up against.

    Hi Russian Doll! I would like to hope and think that the majority of us here will probably have a better perspective on our weights and slimness etc. As all of us have been truly overweight/obese, we can appreciate what it means to eventually become healthy/slender, rather than striving to...
  118. Curvy_Chicken

    'That' Picture

    Hey Sparkle Well done on taking such a brave move - you are doing soo well and goodluck! Here is the photo that made me diet (I am the one in the red): But I am feeling great at the moment one stone and nine pounds later (GI Diet) and actually pleased with this photo, I can't wait to be at...
  119. Curvy_Chicken

    SOUTHCOAST MEET UPDATE

    About Tiger, Tiger... I live near portsmouth (in brighton) and have been to Tiger, Tiger before as I have a friend who lives in pompey... Anyway I can most recommend it! It is a huge club with various bars playing different sorts of music. Been there a couple of times and always had a good...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Thanks Mini - I love my friends they have been 100% supportive.:):):) One of the most enlighting things I have discovered through the GI Diet is that I am not addicted to caffine, alcohol or carbs at all - giving them up was easy. But SUGAR is bloody evil! I really struggle without chocolate...
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    Happy Birthday, Lavender!!!!!!

    Happy Birthday!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Luv CC xx xx xx
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Ooops forgot to list the last few days! Oh well here is a little recap... I spent yesterday and today visting friends. Thursday 30th Nov Breakfast:- Toast with marmite and flora light Lunch:- Chicken Breast Subway 6inch Roll (not sure this is a green food - felt pants later in the...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Wednesday 29th November Breakfast Toast with marmite and flora light Morning snack Blackcurrant Muller Light Yoghurt Lunch Home made low GI chicken curry (also has onion and apple in it!) with brown rice and peas. Afternoon Snack Mandrin Muller Light Yoghurt Dinner Quorn...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Hey Madam Dotty Have changed the title of this thread so it's not so exclusive to me! Go on tell me what you eat! And are you following Rick Gallop's book? At some point I might also start keeping a record of any recipes I create here... Luv CC xx xx xx
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Tuesday 28th November: Breakfast Toast with marmite and flora light Morning snack Cranberry Muller Light Yoghurt Lunch Red lentil and carrot soup with a grainary roll (made by my work cafe!) Afternoon Snack Apple Dinner Home made low GI chicken curry (also has onion and...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Of course madam dotty! I'd really appreciate some recipe ideas! I find the cooking from scratch tricky too! I will reply a bit more later. xxxxxxxxxx
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Thanks Karion - it is worth checking out Rick Gallop's book if you are interested as there are 'rules' about certain foods that i won't necessarily specify here... For example the bread I make my toast with must be wholemeal and contain at least 3% fibre per slice. But of course this will...
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    Why is Time an Issue?

    Hey Ayembee and F.G.Eyes It's reassuring to know that I am not the only impatient soul out there! In hindsight now it does seem a bit silly to only be focused on the pounds... Friday last week I had a wonderful time shopping for some size 18 clothes. I forgot about my one pound a week loss...
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    GI Diet Food Diaries

    Hiya I thought I would start keeping a food diary here so peeps can see what I eat (sorry for those of you SSing...) as quite often people are intrigued as to what I can eat. And hopefully this will keep me more focused as I recently nearly fell off the wagon! I will in advance just say that...
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    Found another website

    Thanks for that - will have look for some recipe ideas! Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Clothes are all too big!

    Hi Champess I can also recommend this site for some cheap plus size clothes: http://www.bonprixsecure.com/uk/ Their prices ain't bad at all! Goodluck with your weightloss! Luv CC xxx xx xxx
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    Clothes are all too big!

    Hi Champess can definitely sympathise! My waist has shrunk by 5 inches since I've started dieting and hardly any of my skirts or trousers fit at all! Even with a belt it's annoying! Like the others say - would definitely recommend asda and primark - but I am not sure if I am slim enough yet...
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    Why is Time an Issue?

    I'd love to try that Diva - but I think my house mates would hate me as we have a tiny kitchen between 5 of us... But an excellent idea though! Maybe I should try it in my room...
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    Low GI Snacks

    I first discovered this tea in a local cafe here in Brighton! Then I realised where the cafe bought it from - the Holland and Barrett's from over the road! Its by a brand called Health & Heather. Smells like apple pie... Mmmmm.... Enjoy Karion! Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Why is Time an Issue?

    Thanks Diva and DQ - I am feeling okay about it all today - just got me thinking why should time matter? I have been treating it like the enemy! Someone sweet today finally helped me get the pound loss in perspective - she reminded me that it is like losing a packet of butter of week - I need...
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    Low GI Snacks

    I'm gutted the low GI chocolate cake was yuck. I'd do anything for a chocolate bar today. Oh well Apple and Cinnamon tea will help. And being here is putting my mind off the evil stuff!
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    Why is Time an Issue?

    Last night I met up with a friend of mine and told him about the frustrations I am currently feeling about losing just a pound a week. He told me that this was still excellent and that if I carried on with weight loss at least I would have an excellent start to 2008. I don't want to wait till...
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    Low GI Snacks

    Just tried the Low GI Chocolate Cake... It was horrible! Far too bitter and just not sweet enough.:mad::mad::mad: My boyfriend liked it though - I'm sure he'll polish it off. Oh well I guess the chocolate will have to stay off the menu until I finish this diet, only 56 pounds to go...
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    Recommend a good info book?

    I'm gonna have to try that cake too sometime soon! Must experiment first with the chocolate one...
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    Recommend a good info book?

    Hi Kazz I can defintely recommend Rick Gallop's books, I am following the diet and will hopefully use his post diet plan (although thats a fair while away yet...). Have lost 18 pounds so far. My general energy levels and health are just so much better than what they were. Anyway goodluck...
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    What's Makes Minimins A Good Place For You To Be?

    Thanks Isis. Spreading the word about why has minimins has helped me has to be done - it certainly deserves some of my weighloss credit!
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    Low GI Snacks

    LOW GI CAKE!!!! Over the weekend I am gonna try out the Low GI Chocolate cake, going to test it on a non dieting friend too... I will try the carrot cake too some time westhills! Need to test the chocolate cake because am hoping to make it for some friends, for our xmas dinner meet up. If...
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    What's Makes Minimins A Good Place For You To Be?

    One of the hardest things about weightloss is that it can seem like a very lonely process. You won't ever feel that way here. Luv CC xx xx xx
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    General W/C 6th November 2006...lets have some colour this week very grey outside!

    Hiya Just catching up! Russian Doll well done on your 65% in Victiorian Literature! Luv CC xxx xxx xxx
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    Lost 15 Poiunds in Under Two Months on the GI Diet!!!!!!!

    Well I luckily managed to get through my holiday and not gain any weight - phew! Anyway have now lost another two pounds, not sure if thats over two weeks or just this week because last week was the TOTM and that always screws up my weigh loss... Looking forward as I head to the 12's -...
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    Happy Birthday Barb!!!

    Happy Birthday Barb! Hope you have a great day! Luv CC xxx xxx xxx
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    IGIGI

    I recently got the chance to review some IGIGI clothes - see my review below which I have just posted on my blog... IGIGI A little while ago I was contacted by a lovely lady from IGIGI who wanted know if I was interested in doing...
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    Perspective - How Do You Get Some!!!

    Thanks Chicken and Diva - much appreciated. I'm over-analysing as normal. Ooh well:):):) Luv CC xx xx xx
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    Best British Plus Size Clothing

    Hi Magickmel Glad you find my research useful! There are some quick links in my blog too. Hi Coley - yes BGW is Jem's site... Luv CC xx xx xx
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    I Am Going to Wear... Have now decided what I am wearing to a winter wedding. Lack of money has meant that I needed a cheaper outfit! Anyway in my wardrobe I had lovely purple corduroy skirt which used to be tight - it now sits nicely on my hips. Yesterday I dropped by peacocks and got a...
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    Perspective - How Do You Get Some!!!

    Whilst I was on holiday I worried loads about the fact that I was not following my diet. Not only that whilst I was there I regularly ate 'bad' foods (no bingeing - just regular portions!). I was completely convinced that I would gain loads of weight through this. Yet I have gained none - I...
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    Any Advice on Arkward Parents?

    Well after worrying about my Dad's reaction to how much weight I want to lose overall... I was greeted at the airport with wow you look good and well done on losing a stone. In the car trip to my parents place in Malta - I told my parents all about the GI Diet and I then produced my book to...
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Holidays and Diets Don't Mix I am currently on holiday in Malta, visiting my family. Feeling quite frustrated at the moment - I don't feel as though I have much control of my diet unless we eat out. Meal times feel wrong. Quite anxious now that I may be undoing some of the weight-loss I have...
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    This lady wont give up trying to loose weight i will eventually sucseed thats 4 sure

    Hi Roch Glad to hear that you are feeling better today. Been following your progress from Malta! If you want any help at all with GI diet let me know - it does work very well and the weight will come off just hang in there. Goodluck with everything! take care Hugs, CC xxx xxxx xxx
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    Low GI Snacks

    Sorry should have mentioned that two crispbreads is about 80-100 calories depending which variety you have... CC XXX XXX
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    Low GI Snacks

    Hiya So far I have been happy to have low gi snacks of fruit and yoghurt... When the other day I discovered Ryvita Whole Seed Crispbreads which are low gi! Really tasty! However they are a little high on the calorie terms so I wouldn't have more than two at a time as a snack. Has anyone...
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    This lady wont give up trying to loose weight i will eventually sucseed thats 4 sure

    Hi Roch I can vouch for the GI Diet having lost my first stone in just under 8 weeks - I know it might seem slow - but it does work and as a few people have pointed out to me - changing your diet now is better than waiting till the end of a vlcd... I wouldn't be surprised if you had some great...
  158. Curvy_Chicken

    General W/C 9th October 2006!

    Hi Debbie If you would like any help or pointers with your coursework - ask me - I got a 2:1 in my English Degree at Chichester! And don't worry about Victorian Literature - I remember too feeling muddled by seeing someone else's textual analysis... Just use your own words and DRAFT -...
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    Any Advice on Arkward Parents?

    Thanks for all the advice guys - much appreciated. I like the idea of going along with him and secretly still dieting - as my Dad lives in Malta - its not like he'll notice! He's a very stubborn man - I've had to force my way about a few things in life without his approval! Fingers crossed...
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    Any Advice on Arkward Parents?

    Hiya Guys I was windering if anyone could give me any tips or advice on dealing with my Dad... Spoke to my Dad this morning and he told me well done for the stone I had lost and then asked me how much weight I want to lose. I told him another four stone. And then he said oh no you don't need...
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    Lost 15 Poiunds in Under Two Months on the GI Diet!!!!!!!

    Hi Mini Thanks for your lovely message - really looking forward to some warmer weather and my much needed holiday (I work in a university and the last two weeks have been manic!!!!!). Hi Lavender Hope you do manage to have it off by xmas :p:p:p:p goodluck and stick to it - hopefully you...
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    Lost 15 Poiunds in Under Two Months on the GI Diet!!!!!!!

    Hi Lavender One of the great things about this diet is that my appetite has changed considerably - I rarely get 'really hungry' these days! I would certainly advise on filling up your plate at meal times with vegetables! Always having a 'dessert' of fruit or yoghurt with each meal and having...
  163. Curvy_Chicken

    Lost 15 Poiunds in Under Two Months on the GI Diet!!!!!!!

    Hi Wobbly There are two parts to the GI Diet - there is the dieting bit and then the maintaing bit. At the moment I do feel like I am on a diet because I am actively avoiding certain foods. However once I get to my target there will be much more choice and variety with the maintence part of...
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    Lost 15 Poiunds in Under Two Months on the GI Diet!!!!!!!

    Thanks Eclipse - I can't wait now - my parents live there and I haven't seen them since March - really looking forward to seeing them and having a break...
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    Lost 15 Poiunds in Under Two Months on the GI Diet!!!!!!!

    Thanks Lavender! I try to follow Rick Gallop's book to tee... Breakfast Two slices of toast with low fat spread and marmite or Porridge with fresh or frozen berries or one slice of toast, grilled tomatoes (2) and fried mushrooms (in a little olive oil and at the end of them cooking i...
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    4 stone less! Fandabbydozzy!

    Well done Moley! Fab weightloss!
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    Lost 15 Poiunds in Under Two Months on the GI Diet!!!!!!!

    Thanks Karion! Thank you too CD Thing the GI Diet is an excellent way to lose weight if you can control yourself with food! In retrospect I think I have been getting my head in the right place about food for a long time before I started the GI Diet and I just needed a healthy eating plan to...
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    Lost 15 Poiunds in Under Two Months on the GI Diet!!!!!!!

    Thanks Isobel Again! But you've made a good point - diets are personal, indivdual thing - we all have our own unique issues with food or our lifestyle that need to be 'fixed'. No one diet will work for everyone. I am just glad that I figured out what I need! Luv CC xx
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    Lost 15 Poiunds in Under Two Months on the GI Diet!!!!!!!

    Thanks Isobel - I am thrilled! Really happy!
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    Lost 15 Poiunds in Under Two Months on the GI Diet!!!!!!!

    I know there are lot of you out there who are doing VLCD with the intention of following a low GI diet upon returning to food... However I would just like to stress that the GI Diet also makes an excellent diet! I know this because today as I approach the end of week eight of this diet I have...
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    Lost

    I just watched it - I NEED MORE!!!!! One episode is never enough... It was a good episode in my opinion. :D:D:D:D:D:D:):):):):):)
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    Favourite places to holiday?

    I will fully recommend Malta to you Mini! My parents live in Malta (moved there last year and my mum is Maltese!) and it is gorgeous weather, friendly people and plenty to see. Lots of ancient history there - stones, caves and ruins (apparently the oldest standing ruins in Gozo - neighbouring...
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    calling all GI'ers !!!

    Hi Lavender Just reread your post from a couple of days ago and see that there is a question in it all! With the GI diet all I can say is follow Rick Gallop's book to the word and only eat green listed foods! However I have no idea how things will work for someone who's coming off a VLCD...
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    calling all GI'ers !!!

    :):):) Thanks Chicken on a Mission - it is good to be told that. I do feel better for having changed my eating habits. Hugs xxx
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    calling all GI'ers !!!

    Trying to catch up... Hiya Guys Have been trying to catch with everything on this thread! Sorry to Lavender who I have promised various bits of info and not yet responded... It's great to hear that Westhills has had some great losses eating low GI foods! I can vouch for it too having now...
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Week Five weigh in (on tues) is... 13.7 Some how how lost three pounds last week... Now have lost 12 pounds. Nearly a fifth of my mission is off - YAY!!!! :D :p :D :D :D :D :p :D :D :D :D :D:p :D
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    Fear of Failure

    Update Hiya Guys Been trying to get at the bottom of why I was feeling low last week and now feel as though I have cracked it... Blogged about why I started to worry that it was all about to fall apart and now I understand (see below). CC XXXX Changing During the last week I've been...
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    calling all GI'ers !!!

    Hi lavender Next week I'll help you out with the veggie stuff - my boyfriend is veggie so I have a few tips and ideas! But really busy today with work today and then off to Oxford for the weekend so when I come back I promise to help out. But if you are gonna get the green light recipe book...
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    America Does Plus Size Best...

    Hey Lena Goodluck selling your torrid stuff on ebay! Ensure you put Torrid in the title and you should make some cash back to spend on your new smaller clothes! CC xx xx xx
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    America Does Plus Size Best...

    Hiya If any of you are interested in buying some clothes from IGIGI (they have some gorgeous clothes) I have a 10% off discount coupon. But it's only on my blog here... And best part is there is no expiry date :) :) :) So enjoy! Hugs xxx xxx
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    calling all GI'ers !!!

    Hi Westhills I'd recommend the GI diet by Rick Gallop, has all the info you need for dieting and maintaining. You then may want to spalsh out on some recipe books (there a few in this first book). Hope that helps CC xxx xxx xxx
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    Large shoes....

    Check out Viva La Diva got some lush shoes...
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    calling all GI'ers !!!

    Hi Lavender One of the great things is about the GI diet is that there is loads of flexibility in it! I don't know what a typical day is... Well actually thinking about it - I have quite a set routine for brekkie and lunch, but dinner can be basic or amazing depending on what you fancy...
  184. Curvy_Chicken

    America Does Plus Size Best...

    I am sure you will be able to slim into it soon mini!
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    calling all GI'ers !!!

    YAY! I belong somewhere at last ;);););););) Hello! The GI Diet is great! Hugs xxx xxx
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    Conventional woman i am not,but i will find a weight loss plan that suits my needs !!

    Wow Well DONE Roch 10 pounds is great! Congratulatory Hugs xxx xxx
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    calling all GI'ers !!!

    Hi Lavender It was me who mentioned the Quinoa Burgers! If you can get a copy of Rick Gallops Green light recipe book, find the recipe for Buckwheat burgers and simply use quinoa instead (or if you private message me your email address I'll scan it and send it to ya!;););)). I've only being...
  188. Curvy_Chicken

    *^~Boofaloos Diary Thread~^* Day 1 going well!!

    Hi boofaloo Sorry to hear you are having a tough time, I've also been a bit low for the last few days, been thinking far too much! Throughly recommend doing something to take your mind off things - cleaning usually does the trick! My boyfriend went away at the weekend and whilst he was away I...
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    OMG FREE pizza

    Thats great Vicky! Well done - surely after an offer like that resisting everything else must be much easier... Hugs xxx
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    Fear of Failure

    Hiya Just wanted to say thanks for all the nice messages everyone has been posting, much appreciated. Very sweet of you all and feeling much better now. No one was at home (when I got back from work) so slammed a few doors - kicked the indestructible kitchen bin and feel sooo much better...
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    Fear of Failure

    Thanks Debbie - but now you mention it she does have very few friends because she is so horrid!
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    Fear of Failure

    This morning I am very pissed off with my housemate. But yesterday when I was very tired her comments made me cry:mad::mad::mad:. I was feeling a bit fragile over the weekend and was tired yesterday, when my housemate proceeded to tell me that my job must be sooo boring (never say that to...
  193. Curvy_Chicken

    The learn to love yourself thread

    My friends have often told me that they could tell me anything - even their worst secrets and they know that I would never judge them. I really love knowing that I am that approachable!
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    Fear of Failure

    Thanks Mizzy, I've been keeping a blog about my weightloss (and other overweight issues). At first I was quite sad about my weight and got into the habit of writing about my negative feelings. However the last few weeks have been great - I have been so happy as the weight has come off - to...
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    Fear of Failure

    Thanks Purple Hugs I think one of the best bits about this diet this time round is that I do have minimins, it is so great to have support and hear that others have similar experiences to yours. So much healthier than having all my thoughts stuck in my head and no one to share them with...
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    Fear of Failure

    Thanks IceMoose, Purple Hugs and Soraya - I think perhaps I am over analysing! And Soraya - you are right my weight is an emotional issue. I never, ever in my life been at a healthy weight. I am finding it hard believe that I ever could be and I so want that attitude to change... But like...
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    Fear of Failure

    :confused::confused::confused: Hiya Guys I am quite anxious at the moment about f**king my diet up... I am about to start week five of the GI Diet, during the last four I have lost 9 pounds and I feel fab. However I am now lacking faith in myself - that I will lose any more weight. The...
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Week Four Weigh in 13 stone 10 pounds So I have lost another two pounds and thats 9 in total! Very happy to have lost 9 pounds in a month. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
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    How Far Are You From Goal?

    When I started I weighed 14 stone and 5 pounds, at my last weigh in I was 13 stone 13 pounds. I would like to lose half a stone a month, which would mean I'll be at target of 9 stone by the end of April, just after my birthday and that would be best birthday ever! I don't know why but I have...
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    well I suppose it all depends on the type of bum you have. The skirt may not look flattering if you a HUGE butt, but medium butt and it would look good... But you'd have to try it on to know...
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    wow that is cool - but I think you won me over earlier with all the velvet... Velvet some how seems to make me feel warmer which be important if it is as cold as you say is!
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    I love it! I am goth/alternative girl at heart!:):):):):):):):):):):):):)
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    It could certainly be - I've got to my target and I deserve a treat purchase... And if you sell your old clothes on ebay perhaps you could make some cash towards it?
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    wow the clothes there are gorgeous. But like you I could never justify buying any of it... Will have to wait until I am rich... Boo Hoo!!!:(
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    I love the skulls to - wanna get this skirt when I can afford it...
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    Isobel - check this out - what do you think? Or maybe simply this?
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    there are quite a few sellers on ebay who sell gorgeous original stuff - this another favorite and it would be soo cool to get one of these pirate coats... I wanna be a pirate...:):D
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    I could get this dress and there is a shrug that matches - mmm I am liking the idea of going with velvety fabrics... Bless those northerners in their boobtubes... Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxx:)
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    OOOh that is nice - but that reminds me there is a seller on ebay who sells similar stuff perhaps I could get this or even this one and this is lush! Thanks Isobel - you've given me some good ideas! Big Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    I already have a lovely denim parka - but I suppose it could be a bit too big on me by november... I can dream! Thanks Isobel!
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    Star Spotting

    My favourite ever star spotting was in Brighton Train Station, years ago when I used to commute to london... As I was buying my essential coffee - when I noticed this very attractive older man - who looked familar. It was Paul McCartney. xxx
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    LOL - you made me laugh Isobel!
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    Help! Can't Stop Thinking About...

    Hi INloko Thanks for the offer of recipes! Me and my boyfriend are going to try out your tomato dish tomorrow for brekkie... Looking forward to it! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    What do you wear to a Winter wedding?

    Hiya Does anyone have an idea what you would wear to a winter wedding? On November 5th my boyfriend's brother is getting married in Gretna Green and I have no idea what to wear and it is gonna be freezing - especially it will be up north... I am hoping there will be heating etc... I could...
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    Help! Can't Stop Thinking About...

    Inloko that tomato recipe sounds yum (I LOVE TOMATOES :) - :) so even better!), sorry got a bit behind with all the follow up messages... I have to say aswell that since starting the GI diet I do feel so much healthier and have great energy levels. I am very happy I found it!:D
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    Help! Can't Stop Thinking About...

    Oooh yes forgot to mention that YES it is easy to follow!
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    Help! Can't Stop Thinking About...

    I think the Gi diet is good for those who always feel hungry and if you are happy for weightloss to occur gently (in three weeks I have lost 7 pounds). I do think it is very easy to follow and it is worth checking these books if you are interested: Gi Diet Green Light Recipes I see from...
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    Help! Can't Stop Thinking About...

    Generally Breakfast is either: Porridge with Fruit Toast with Marmite or Extra Light Laughing cow cheese triangles (when I'm up late or in a hurry) Toast with mushrooms and grilled or plum tomato Lunch is: usually something with a small amount of rice and lots of veggies (low fat curry)...
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    Help! Can't Stop Thinking About...

    Thanks Guys Needed to be reminded of that - it is rubbish and only a short lasting pleasure that I will feel depressed about later if I eat it. Drinking tea and water has helped a bit, I have been fine about not eating chocolate for the last couple of weeks - but that caught me off guard...
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    Help! Can't Stop Thinking About...

    :( ...Chocolate. I really don't want to break my diet! Any tips peeps? I've got some tea and water to drink - but I need to get it out my brain. (For info I am doing the GI Diet and Chocolate is defitely not allowed!).
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    Best Plus Size Shops - Until You Get to Your Target!

    Trying to Make it Easier... I have been spending a bit of time today on my blog and changing things around and I thought this would be a helpful resource for us here... Below are links to UK, American and Alternative plus size clothes shops... Best of British Big Girls Wardrobe Bonprix...
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    Best British Plus Size Clothing

    Here is my latest blog entry about British plus size fashion... Best of British Plus Size Fashion A little while ago I did a piece on American plus size fashion and it is now time for me to restore the balance and write about British plus size clothes... In the past couple of years there...
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    Hi...

    Hi Olsbols Goodluck with your weightloss and well done on what you have achieved so far. I hope that at some point you will be able to deal with your compulsions :):):) Hugs xx xxx xx
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Thanks for the compliment about my blog! As for my doctor... In away I am starting to feel grateful that he made me sad and angry because wanting to prove him wrong in a few months time is a big motivation for me.:):mad::) However it is refreshing to hear that your doctor asked you opinions...
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Thanks Karion :D:D:D
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    Conventional woman i am not,but i will find a weight loss plan that suits my needs !!

    Hey Roch You could always create yourself a secret blog... Most of my friends don't know about my mine. Seriously though if you feel that a journal would be good for you then why not keep one - it can be just for you. Anyway take care - Luv & Hugs xxx xxx
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    7 Pounds Gone 7 Pounds Gone 13 Stones 12 Pounds. My new weight. Which means I have now lost 7 pounds in three weeks. I am so happy and positive right now. I really feel that getting to my target is achievable and I am amazed how...
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    Conventional woman i am not,but i will find a weight loss plan that suits my needs !!

    Hey Roch I do hope your counselling sessions go well and goodluck with CD next week. And no, it's not sad to need a clean home before going to sleep. I wish my housemates felt like you do :D:D:D:D Hugs xxx
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    Best Plus Size Shops - Until You Get to Your Target!

    Ooooh and another thing - one of your best qualities on your ebay shop was that you always provided the measurements of each individual item - rather than having a standardised size chart - I think it is a shame it's not on your site as that was always very useful...:) :) :) :) Your site...
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    Best Plus Size Shops - Until You Get to Your Target!

    Hi Jem the big girls wardrobe is great! I am so please that you have now managed to set up your own site - you've gotta have shops soon! I like your site but I would suggest that you create a section for new arrivals so people can find the newest items available at ease - especially if they...
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    What Do You See Yourself Wearing! Dream On...

    I love this red dress - looks fab. I am currently enjoying the feeling of my clothes getting looser and feeling virtous because of my new healthy lifestyle... I can't believe how much helathlier I feel since starting the GI diet, I can now see how sugar and caffine were making feel crap...
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    I am glad to have helped a fellow chicken!:) A weigh in is an important part of losing weight but I guess ultimately if it will distract from the long term process of reaching a target then it is probably best to avoid it for a while. I have every intention of weighing myself next week when I...
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Beaten Those Sugar Cravings! I have made a conscious decision not to weigh myself this week. Yesterday I started my period (sorry to be so frank) and as normal I started bloating - my stomach feels very uncomfortable and I know that it could affect the results on the scales. I feel so...
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    TV programme last night

    On clothes front of this debate I have to say that I do think that there should be more shops to cater for plus size clothing! A lot of us here are gonna be losing weight for a long time - why should we pay high prices and be deprived of smart or fashionable clothing until we get to the 16-18...
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    America Does Plus Size Best...

    Okay I won't tempt you any more!:) Well done on your loss so far - have fun shopping when you get to your next 'size' down:):):)
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    America Does Plus Size Best...

    Hi Jayne C I love torrid too! Wish they would just get over here! Keep an eye on Alight too if you like rockability clothes - you might like this collection of clothes... I will also some point provide a list of links (and review) to alternative clothes for plus sizes as I myself like gothy...
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    Your Username

    Well when I joined up I wanted to have the user name of curvy_goddess - which would be the same as the title of my blog - but it was already taken! So I swapped the goddess for Chicken (I think Chickens are wonderful, amusing creatures...) and was happy with that! To be honest I've choose my...
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    ayembee's weekly weigh in, WEEK 12

    Hi Ayembee 2.5 pounds is a great start! (I couldn't manage any loss with healthy eating!!!:mad: although it was good prep) I'm not doing a VLCD - I'm following the GI Diet and I've lost four pounds in my first week... Apparently I should lose a similar amount this week and then it's two...
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    Fat Girls and Alcohol

    I'm with you squashedfroggy - I LOVE cocktails:p:p:p:p Oh well they are banned till I get to my target weight:(:(:(:(
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    Tomato Lentil Soup - Biggest Loser Style!

    Ooooh that does sound tasty and allowed on the GI diet...
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    :( I have a cold! And a temperature - I thought my runny nose was my sensitive nose playing up. I feel pants!:( Although seeing my 4 pound loss on the minimins blog cheered me up - I can't stop smiling today!:) Shame the snot has to spoil it!:mad:
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    Fat Girls and Alcohol

    Well it would seem I am alone in this - but I have been big drinker. Mainly vodka or cocktails - sadly I am the typical binge drinker! However that said I have now given up booze as it is banned on the GI diet and am more gutted at having to give up chocolate and jacket potatoes - saying no to...
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Hi Kebab Love your 'failure is not an option' signature! Well done on your weightloss so far - you are doing great! xxxxxxxxxxx
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    SSing and i feel fine !!!!!!

    Hi Kandy I have just read all of your diary - I am really glad to hear that you have finally found a way to diet that seems to go well. Good luck with it all - I am sure you will get to your target! xxx xxx xxx
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Oh yes Mini I am drinking as much water as possible! I don't know how much exactly but I certainly have several bottles a day (half litre ones). Thanks for the link xx xxx
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Thanks Mini! I've only been doing this diet a week but I do find it so much easier to control my cravings for bad food now - it seems to come naturally! I stuck to it completely during the week and only cheated a little at the weekend whilst I was visiting my BF's family (a sausage!).:) Good...
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Thanks DQ! I guess that its good to aim for april/may time so hopefully the summer will be less uncomfortable... Goodluck DQ:)
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    The Curvy_Chicken Chronicles - I AM Gonna be Slim!!!!

    Thanks Chicken on a Mission - this diet is soo easy and its great not to feel so hungry all the time! I know that probably after next week things will be slower but as long as I lose some weight every week I am happy for things to go gently. My boyfriend worked out that if I lose 2 pound per...
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