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hi red, sorry to hear about your grandad (bit of a late response, sorry) but you're right, hospital is the best place for him, he'll be better soon :) well done for the 2lbs loss, you're doing really well! i'm hoping to start taking the pills again on monday, i'm a little nervous because i...

Hi Skye and Kae, thanks for the warm welcome back! I'm still not taking the pills just yet, I'm a little nervous to start because my diet is so up and down lately. I'm hoping to sort it out over the weekend and start the pills again on Monday. I'll keep you posted! :) x

Well when I first started, I was using the Wii Fit every day, which I found really helpful. I was cycling too, but I couldn't afford to go to the gym. I really do think exercise works wonders with these pills. The pills just won't work properly without enough exercise. I still can't afford to go...

Hi Kes, I'm currently the same as your start weight, 232lbs. I need to update my signature to say I'm not in the 15 stone bracket anymore, but I can't bear to do it yet! Lol. I'd love for us to egg each other on, as I'm rubbish when it comes to motivation. I do really well for a few weeks, then...

Hi Red, I've been having a read over some of your posts and watched your video on youtube too. I haven't been on this forum for a good few months so I've kinda lost touch with all the old regulars, and as you seem to be a new regular, I thought I'd better say hello! I'll be posting a lot more...

Hi everyone, not sure if anybody remembers me as I haven't posted since mid August, but I'm back. I'd only been taking Xenical for a month or so before I disappeared, but I'd lost half a stone, so I was happy. But I moved back to Wales for my second year of university, and I totally fell off the...

Thanks for the link Annie, I'll check that out myself too. I'm always on the look-out for good control tights! :) x

I got a pair of control pants from Primark for £4, they're good value and do the job. If I had the cash to splash though, I'd definitely invest in some Spanx ones, I've heard they're really good! I also bought an under-bust waist cincher from ebay for £35 a few months ago to go with a white...

I agree with Austineer, I love the Morrisons own brand light soft cheese, it's yummy! It's the lowest fat percentage I've found, less than 5% fat. I have it on toast, or with pasta as well :) x

I know this isn't the nicest topic to talk about (lol), but I was the opposite when I first started taking the tablets. I was 'going' every time I went for a pee, up to 8 times a day for the first week or so, then it settled down. I've had a few constipated phases, they only last a couple of...

Well done for maintaining! As Julie said, staying the same is much better than gaining. You know where you went wrong, so you'll know not to do the same again this week :) x

Hey MistralDancer, that's a fantastic loss! Well done! You must be doing something right :) I've only lost 7lbs in 5-6 weeks, so you're doing brilliantly :) x

I know what you mean Missy, I find it so easy to give good advice to others about staying on the wagon and staying motivated, but when it comes to advising myself, I just don't listen lol. Well done on the weight loss! Having a bad week is hard enough without trying to lose weight as well...

Hey Katie, yeah I feel much better today. I guess I was just having a shitty day lol. I've been a bit off and on with the diet for the past few days, I seem to have lost a lot of motivation. It could be due to me being at work every day and not having time to catch up with everyone on here, lol...

Hey Katie, at least it's half a pound in the right direction! I'm doing well so far today, I've had a bowl of cornflakes and a muller light yoghurt for breakfast. Breakfast was at noon though, because I slept really late haha. Starting to feel a bit peckish now, but I'll hang on a bit longer...

Oh Missy, don't be so harsh on yourself! You're right to say this 'diet' is life changing, but we can't be good all of the time. We have to learn to eat like a slim person, and slim people still have crisps and takeaways every now and then, so don't beat yourself up about it! Having a day off...

Hi Karen, welcome to the forum! Feel free to ask as many questions as you want, there's always someone who knows the answer! Well done on your loss so far. Keep us all updated on your progress :) x

Hi Dalaney, this reply is a bit of a late one because I've been AWOL for a few days, but I'm glad to see you're feeling a bit better. Everyone has days when they don't think the pills are working, but you should stick with them. I wouldn't recommend 'testing' them, as the side effects aren't...

Hi Ali, I'm pretty new to the forum. I'm sorry for both of your losses. I'm looking forward to getting to know you through your posts x

Hi Anna, sorry this is a bit of a late reply. I don't think it matters too much how close together you take the tablets, but obviously it's best to spread them out if you can. Somebody with more experience should be able to advise better, but I've had no problems with taking one pill 2 or 3...

I've got a few days off work now, so I'll be on here a lot from now on! Haha. It's taking me aaaages to catch up with everyone's posts though lol. I've just been reading over soon to be yummy mummy's diary, and I think it's a bloody good idea. I think I need to keep track of exactly how many...

Good luck! Let us know what happens! :) x

Oh wow, that sounds great! Nobody will recognise you in your sexy new body! Haha. I hope you reach your target in time! :) x

well done! that's awesome :) x

Hey all, I'm back! Lol. I've been really busy with work and stuff, and I just haven't had the time to get online. I really appreciate all of your concerns, but don't worry, I'm still around! Haha. I've been a bit up and down for the past week or so. I had a KFC meal yesterday, which I really...

Oh wow, I'd love to be able to eat chicken kebabs all the time! I dunno how much fat is in the chicken kebabs at my local chippy, but the one I work in doesn't do very nice ones lol. I guess I could make my own though! Thanks for the tip! Lol x

Aww congratulations! You must be well chuffed :D Hopefully it won't be long before you're into 14s! x

Well done you! :) x

Hi Kaz! Slow and steady wins the race, so the say! My weight is coming off pretty slowly too, I've only lost 7lbs in the first month. I was hoping for a bit more than that! Good on you for going to the gym! It'll be worth it in the end :) Keep it up! :D x

Congrats on the wedding Sarah! Hope you enjoy it :) Also, it's fantastic that you're back on track, hope everything works out for you! :D x

I can't believe you're a size 20 at 13st 7lbs! I'm 5' 8 and I weigh 15st 13lbs now (sooo glad I don't have to say 16st anymore! hehe) and I wear a 16-18. When I was 13st 7lbs I was a 14-16. It's so strange how some people look a lot smaller than they are. I don't think I look anywhere near...

heyy i'd like to take part this month! i'll go for 7lbs please :) x

Wow, that's awesome! You've got every right to be pleased with yourself :) Congrats x

Congratulations! That's a fantastic loss! :D x

Haha, it's typical for it to rain as soon as you make an effort to get outdoors! Cycling is great though, the more exercise you do, the better results you'll get on weigh-in day :) x

Hey, welcome to Xenical and the MiniMins forum! My advice is yes, take the pills with all meals. The only reason you wouldn't take a pill would be if your meal had zero fat. I'm not sure what the side effects would be if you only took one pill a day, but I don't think it'd work effectively...

I think it is a side effect - Sona had a bit of a crisis with her period this month too, but you never know, it might be the other option! If you think it'll be a nice surprise, then good luck! Let us know what happens! :) x

Hi Anna, welcome to MiniMins and Xenical! I'm not on SW either, sorry. I just wanted to let you know that we're all here to support each other, so feel free to rant and rave or moan and groan - we all love to listen! Good luck with your weight loss, keep us updated about how you're getting on :) x

Hey Dave, congrats on losing 8lbs! This forum is brilliant for advice and support, so make sure you use it to your advantage, there's always someone around to chat to. Good luck with the rest of your weight loss journey :)

Congratulations for getting up and in the pool at 6.10am! That's a mean feat in itself, haha. Also, double congratulations for swimming 1km! I haven't swam in years but I could never manage more than a lap or two before giving up puffing and panting lol x

Welcome back to the forum! I'm also very sorry for your loss, but I think you've done the right thing by coming back here. There's always someone around to offer support or advice, so make use of it! :) Well done for not giving up and getting back on track. I look forward to getting to know you :) x

well done for getting back on track! i'd try to find time to go for a weigh-in if i were you, it could just give you the boost you need to keep you motivated! :) x

Thanks Charlie! :) And don't worry Katie, I didn't give in and have a chinese - I'm a poor student so I can't afford takeaways! Haha x

Hi Missy, it's understandable that everyone falls off the wagon occasionally. Everybody gets fed up and wants to give up every now and again, but you must stick with it. Have a day off every so often, but make sure you get back into the routine the next day. You can't totally deprive yourself...

Hey, I think it's all trial and error really. Everybody is different, so you just need to try having more fat in your diet to see what kind of effect it has on you. I agree that you probably do need to add more fat into your diet, but keep an eye on the calories too. It's easy to forget how many...

Oooh Chinese! I haven't had a chinese in months lol. I usually prefer indian food, but now you mention it, I'd love one! Haha. I've been mostly good today, although I did have a sneaky doughnut from Greggs lol. It was a one off treat to celebrate losing half a stone, and it didn't lead to a...

Hey, welcome to Xenical! There's loads of info and advice here to keep you on the straight and narrow, and there's always someone around to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Good luck with your journey. Keep us all updated on how you get on :) x

Oh Lise, I'm sorry to see you're going, but I hope Lipotrim works for you! I don't think I could manage a food replacement diet, but if you're head is in the right place mentally, you should be fine. Keep popping in to let us know how you're getting on :) x

5lbs loss in the first week is fantastic! well done :D x

welcome shelx! good luck with your weight loss journey :) x

hey katie, sorry i haven't been on here much, i've been pretty busy this weekend. glad to say i've lost another 2lbs this week so i've lost half a stone altogether in my first month of taking xenical! yay :) i've also said goodbye to the 16s, and i'm now 15st 13lbs! :D i'm really happy about...

lol don't worry about being graphic, we're all in the same boat, and we all have the same problems lol x

Hello, welcome to the forum! There's a section dedicated to low carb diets here on MiniMins, so make sure you have a look there for any advice you need :) x

Hey Delly, welcome to the forum! You'll find loads of support here to make you feel better about the Op :) Have a look in the surgery weight loss options section to chat with people in the same boat as you and get any advice you need :) x

I'm not sure either, I've never even heard of fibre sure lol. If you're having trouble going, have you tried pure orange juice? Or even just eating loads of fruit? It always does the trick for me haha! I had the opposite effect when I first started taking the pills, but thankfully it's all...

well done on only gain a quarter of a pound! i went on holiday at the end of june and gained half a stone in a week! plus i've only lost 5lbs since being back so i'm still 2lbs heavier than before the holiday! lol gutted. but anyway, glad you had a good time and well done for not gaining more...

cherrycookie - have you had a gastric bypass or are you taking xenical?

It's great that you're over the worst of it :) And well done for sticking with the diet! If it was me, I'd definitely have chucked the diet out of the window and had loads of comfort food to make me feel better lol. I'm sure you'll have lost some weight this week even without the exercise. Let...

I try to stick to this rule as strictly as possible, as I've experienced the bad side effects on quite a few occasions. Every time I go over the fat rule, I always get the side effects, so it's safer for me to stick to the rule lol. I guess everybody is different, and some people can probably...

i heard somewhere that it can take up to 36 hours for the bad side effects to make an appearance, so it may not be what you've eaten today. i'd still go with the egg though, they're pretty dodgy for most people so i avoid them altogether lol x

Haha there's a separate thread specifically for Primark! It's absolutely rubbish lol. I'll definitely have a look in the supermarkets next time I go shopping :) x

I think my mum bought some Longley Farm's Virtually Fat Free cottage cheese when she went shopping yesterday, so I'll give it a try and let you know :) I haven't really been craving cheese as much this week, I dunno what's going on, I used to have it with every meal and now it's not even...

Congratulations Dalaney! That's a fantastic loss for the first three weeks! :D x

Yay I'm glad you've got the result you wanted! :) x

I agree with that! I love cottage cheese, but the value ranges are always watery and tasteless. I've never really found a cottage cheese that actually tastes like cheese either! Lol x

Lol I'm lurking around on the forum quite a lot lately, trying to get to know everybody. I've only lost 5lbs so far, but weigh-in is Monday, that's my first month over with, so fingers crossed I'll have something to add on to the 5lbs. I'm hoping for another 2lbs to make it half a stone, but...

I've never really thought about looking in the supermarkets for clothes, it's just never crossed my mind when I've been shopping. I'll have to give them a try though, because my size 18s are getting a bit big and I don't want to spend a fortune on new clothes when I'm hoping to go down a couple...

We've actually got quite nice weather here today, for a change lol. We've had a few showers this morning but it's brightening up now. I had a week in Spain at the end of June, and it was great to get away from it all. I didn't start taking the tablets until after I came home from Spain though...

Hey, welcome back! I'm quite new to this forum, but I'm looking forward to getting to know you better :) x

I love Dorothy Perkins jeans too, and New Look. I get pretty much all of my clothes from these two shops. Has anybody else noticed the size differences in Primark? That shop is ridiculous! No two sizes are ever the same! I can pick up an 18 in two different tops, and one will be too big and one...

Haha no thanks! I know how lucky I am! :D They're my best mates, I'm more like one of the guys than a girly girl, so I don't fancy them, but they are pretty fit lol x

Haha don't worry, I would have found a way regardless to keep cheese in my diet, even if it is once a month! Lol :D x

Congratulations on losing 5.5lbs this week, that's half a stone in a fortnight! :D You'll be down to a 16 soon! :) x

I agree that shops have changed their sizes. I went to London to buy a dress for a Summer Ball a while ago, and it was a 50's style dress, like the ones on Grease, and the girl in the shop measured my waist and said I'd need a size 24(?!), whereas I usually wear a 16-18. She said they used the...

Good tip Katie, a little bit of what you fancy won't do you any harm! Haha. I'll have a look in Tesco next time I'm in to see what the lowest fat cheese is, and have it maybe once a week or so as a treat :) x

Hi Skyegirl, hopefully if you stick the fat rule, you'll never have to experience the dreaded orange oil! It's not nice! Haha.. Being active is great, so the focus for you should be the eating side of it, make sure you've got healthy snacks ready incase you fancy something to munch on. If you...

Hey Dalaney, I'd love to find a low fat cheese that actually tastes like cheese too, but I doubt there is one! Haha. Hopefully somebody will have some ideas? x

Thanks for the heads up! I'll keep my eyes peeled next time I go shopping :) x

I understand what you mean Typa, it is a lot of fun so it makes me wonder if it'll actually work, but my way of thinking is that anything that gets me sweating has to have some impact on my fitness! Doing a 20 minute workout is much better than just sitting watching TV, so it has to help to some...

Hi Sona, I don't have any children or in-laws so I can't empathise with you, but I read everybody else's advice and think it's all great. The two and a half years will be over before you know it, so you don't have to put up with it for too much longer. You're lucky that you're getting the free...

Starting a new thread about cheese is a good idea, but most people think of it as a no-go area and just avoid cheese full stop. I'll keep my eye open for any lower fat versions though! :) x

Oh I know how you feel, I get paranoid really easily myself, even though I've got an implant in my arm and use contraceptives every time, but I can't help but worry at the back of my mind lol. It's definitely better to stop taking the pills just to be on the safe side. Keep us updated, I'm dying...

that's a good plan, try not to snack on sugary foods during the day too, and drink a lot of water. i don't really have much more advice for you as you seem to be pretty sorted, you should notice a weight change soon enough :) x

Hey workinprogress, what diet plan are you using? Try snacking on fruit or veggies, I usually chop up some carrots into batons and keep them in the fridge so they're always available to snack on if I feel peckish, and knowing they're always ready to eat, it's easier to pick them up instead of...

yep, got it! i'll read it now :) x

lol they're in the gym almost every day so if they don't shower often then they will be smelly! haha. i reckon looking at their fit bodies will keep me motivated to get myself into shape too :D x

oh dear! i'd definitely be in bed by now lol, i love my sleep too much! i'm heading off in a minute because i'm up early to go out shopping with my brother. plus my dad's just come in from work and he'll be wanting his laptop back haha. chat to you again tomorrow! :) x

hi balderdash, welcome to the forum! as irene said, have you given any thought to which route you'd like to go down for your weight loss? you could count calories, eat a lower fat diet, cut down on the alcohol consumption, etc.. have a browse around the different sections to see which way you...

Hi Taylor-Louise, welcome to the forum! I lurk around on the Alli section quite often, but there doesn't seem to be a lot going on there lately, so if you don't find what you're looking for, try the Xenical section, as it's the same stuff but Alli is half the strength. The Xenical section is...

hey geordiebabe, welcome to minimins! i'm not doing slimming world so i can't offer much advice there, but no doubt somebody who knows what they're talking about will be along soon to offer you some good tips. in the mean time, have a look in the slimming world section on the forum, theres...

I've just done my 5th workout, it took 17 minutes and burned 135 calories. It focussed on my upper body, so it was mostly the shoulder raises and a lot of boxing, with the inline skating and side lunges with toe touches and alternating lunges with high knees or something to that effect! Lol, it...

no i didn't watch it all but i saw a bit of the end before big brother started, the bit where the guy had been scratching his bum then scratching his head! that was hilarious! i loved how the doctor guy said 'basically you're smearing poo in your hair' haha. yeah i'm moving in with 3 guys, all...

i meant my mum, up in the north east we call them mam instead of mum lol. i've just done a 17 minute workout there and burned 135 calories. it usually starts off with a walk or a run for a minute or two, then you do boxing, inline skating, tennis, lunges, squats, and loads of different aerobic...

Hi Vanda, welcome to the Xenical forum! I agree with what Kae said, everybody is miserable at some point, but there's always a friendly face here willing to listen to us moan and make us feel better! Hope it works out for you, keep us updated on your progress! :) x

I haven't looked at many recipes yet as my mam does all the cooking, but when I get into my own flat, I'll probably be the one doing all the cooking because I'm moving in with three guys! Lol, so I'll definitely be looking for meal ideas then, as I'm rubbish at cooking and not very creative with...

If you don't want to fork out £70 for the Wii Fit, I'd reccommend the EA Sports Active, which is about £35. We got it last week, and it's amazing! You can use it with the balance board if you've got the Wii Fit as well, but you don't need it. It's got a 30 day workout challenge where it...

The smell of grease is definitely off-putting like! I'm more of an indian curry girl than a fish and chips girl, but I like the chips now and again lol. I've not really tried the Weight Watchers range yet. My mam's doing all the shopping at the minute with me being back at home, so I don't get...

Having a little bit of what you fancy every now and then isn't a problem, it's just making sure you stop at a little bit, and not ending up bingeing on too much of it! If you deprive yourself and cut something out of your diet completely, it'll be much harder and you'll probably end up caving in...

I love the boxing on it, and I'm even getting in to the running now, I used to hate it, but it's growing on me! Probably because I'm finding it easier and not getting out of breath as much. I can't seem to get as low down on the ground with the lunges as the trainer does, but hopefully that'll...

PiiNK is doing amazingly well! I so wish I could have the high losses she's had! I don't go to the gym at the minute as I haven't got the money for membership fees, but I'm planning to join the University's gym when I go back in a few weeks, so I'll hopefully see an improvement in my weight...

I'm studying Psychology in Swansea, I love it! :) I'm at home in Newcastle at the minute though, working temporarily in the local chippy. I was only there for 3 hours tonight so it wasn't too bad, I managed to resist eating anything even though my brother came in and bought two pizzas and fish...

Kae, I was tempted to say everybody is nosey and wants to know everybody's business, but I didn't want to offend anybody! Haha. I assume most people are the same as me and love knowing everything about everybody! lol x

Hi everyone, I'm starting a new job in a fish and chip shop tonight and I'm really scared! Lol. It's just a temporary job for 3 weeks until I go back to university, because I'm desperate for some money, but I'm just so worried that I'll not be able to help myself from snacking on chips and...

Hello and welcome! This forum is fabulous for advice and support, I wouldn't be able to do this without the help I receive here. I wish you every success in your journey, and please keep us updated on how you're getting on! I can only speak for myself here, but I'm a very nosey person so I love...

Hi Fiona, I wouldn't worry about the Wii weighing you differently to the slimming club scales.. the Wii says your weight can fluctuate up or down by 2.2lbs daily due to tiny changes in your body, plus the Wii takes into account the weight of your clothing and takes that off before giving you...

I agree with you about babies deserving their own time and attention, you're definitely doing things the right way in my opinion! :) Two and a half years seems a long time now, but it'll be here before you know it. Time passes so quickly, just try and focus on how happy you'll be to be back in...

Hi skyegirl, welcome to the forum! I've only been taking xenical for 3 and a half weeks, and I've lost 5lbs so far. This isn't as much as I could have lost, but I've been a bit naughty and cheated a few times with the odd meal with too much fat in them. It's all trial and error, so I've been...

I also want to quit smoking, but I don't think now is the right time for me. I use smoking as a kind of distraction, so if I feel a bit peckish, I'll have a cigarette and it tends to curb the hunger for a while. I think if I packed in smoking, I'd end up eating a hell of a lot more, so I'm going...

Hey all, I did my 4th training session yesterday. I'm sticking to low intensity at the minute because I'm mega unfit, but even on the low intensity setting I'm still sweating buckets by the end of it! I know it's a good sign though lol. I burned off 160 calories in about 17 minutes yesterday...

hi dalaney, ice lollies are great to snack on too, i buy lots of ice pops and eat those, there's no fat in them so they're guilt-free! i bought some smoothie ice lollies from morrisons, they were on offer, i think they were buy one get one free, and they're really nice too, less than 2g of fat...

hey sona, congratulations on paying off the 10k! i would also say congratulations on not being pregnant, but i'm not sure if that's the right word to use? lol. it sounds as though it's not the right time for you, so i'm sure it'll all work out in the long run :) x

that's great! i love reading about other people and how they're getting on. it's good to have people to waffle on to, it really helps you out :) how's day 2 going for you? what have you eaten so far? x

hi dalaney, i commented on your introduction post about snacking, saying that it's best to stick to low fat snacks, such as fruit, muller light yoghurts, jelly, angel delight, etc. i'm not 100% sure whether the tablets don't work on snacks, but i assume they might not, because the information...

of course you can eat between meals, but try to make the snacks as healthy as possible. as far as i'm aware, the tablets only break down the fat for what you've eaten with the pill. that's why if you forget to take it with your meal, you only have up to an hour afterwards to take it, otherwise...

I weigh myself almost every day on the bathroom scales, and the Wii Fit tells me to do the body test every day which weighs me too. It's not very reliable because your weight fluctuates up or down by 2lbs each day anyway, so I only count the weigh in I do on a Monday morning, but it's...

thanks for that! i've just given it a try lol :) x

Yeah good luck! Any loss is a good loss! Lol. And as for my dad, he's 48, and hasn't exercised for about 20 years lol. He's a smoker and has a few cans of beer every night to help him sleep, so he's not fit at all, but the change in him lately is crazy! Lol. He's been out and bought all the...

oops, never mind! the button's just shown up now that i've reached 50 posts lol x

thanks so much for this info! sorry to sound like a proper newbie, but how do i thank people for their posts? i can't see a button for it anywhere.. do i need to have posted so many posts before i can do it? or am i being totally blind? lol x

The Wii Fit is amazing! I'm doing the daily body test on the Wii Fit then moving on to EA Sports Active for the 30 day workout challenge. The EA Sports Active is reallly good, it really gets me sweating! Then I'm moving back on to the Wii Fit to do some of the muscle building exercises. I really...

hello and welcome to xenical! i also found i was going to the toilet more for the first few days, but you'll soon settle in to it and if you stick to the fat rule, you won't have any of the dreaded side effects! i'm a student living at home for the summer, so i don't do a lot of my own cooking...

I'd say give it a chance, and see how it works for you? Like you said, everyone is different. There's a girl on here who's lost 6 stones since February, so it definitely does work. Fair enough her weight loss is starting to slow down, but that just means its more likely to stay off if she loses...

thanks for the info! i've just started my fourth week on xenical (the double strength version of alli) and have had similar experiences. i've cheated a few times and had the odd takeaway or mcdonalds meal, and i've suffered from it. i now know it's just not worth it, and i'm feeling more...

Hey everyone, can I join in too? I started the 30 day challenge on EA Sports Active last Thursday, so I'm on to my fourth exercise session today after having a rest day on Saturday. I thought I'd quickly post here before I go on the Wii, so I'll post my stats and such later on :) x

hello and welcome to the forum! good luck with the cambridge diet :) x

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anybody knows what the deal is with the Subway 5 subs under 5g of fat? I loooove Subway, and I'm really craving one, but I don't want to give in because of the fat content. I read somewhere that certain subs have less than 5g of fat in them, but surely...

wow jenjen, congratulations! i'm totally inspired by you, but my weight losses haven't been fantastic. i've lost 5lbs in 3 weeks, and i didn't lose anything this week. i've cheated a little bit every now and then, but i'm going to be way more strict on myself from now on. i'm definitely up for...

i really hope you get well soon! drink lots of fluids and get loads of rest :) x

you look great in these pics! is the guy in the second photo the one who plays jacob? he looks so different! and in my opinion, he looked much better with the long hair! lol. it's nice to see another twilight fan here, i thought i was the only one! haha x

Welcome Dalaney! I'm pretty new to Xenical too, I've just started my fourth week today. I was really nervous at first too, but once you get into the habit of taking the pill with every meal, and keeping the fat under 5g per 100g, you realise there's nothing to worry about! :) I've cheated a...

hello and welcome! i hope you are on here all the time waffling, it makes an interesting read! lol. good luck with your journey :) x

i really really fancy a proper full on indian meal.. with the starters and poppadoms and a big plate of chicken korma too! damn cravings :( x

yeah i'll definitely let you know. i can't remember for definite what the fat content was, but i'm pretty certain it was less that 2g per 100g... so i'm hoping there won't be any side effects! :) x

Hello again jenjen, I've got some good news! I was in argos today buying a new TV for going back to uni, and my brother was feeling flush so he ended up buying a brand new Wii with the Wii fit and balance board! I didn't even have to spend a penny, and I've got full use of it for another 5 weeks...

thanks for the info, i'll have to give them a try! :)

i bought some tuna steaks today :) from aldi, £3.69 for a bag. there was three different varieties, so i bought the one with the lowest amount of fat in (obviously! lol). i think it was lime and corriander flavoured tuna steaks. i'm yet to try them, but i'm looking forward to it! :) x

welcome to the forum! you're right, everybody here is very friendly and supportive. it's a great place to be :) good luck with your weight loss x

hello :) welcome to the forum. 7lbs loss in a week is fantastic! x

i've never tried the cambridge diet so i can't pass comment on it, but i didn't want to read your post and leave it uncommented. everybody has off days, it's a part of life, but you need to try and stay positive. stop thinking 'by 3pm i'll be bingeing again' just try to get through one hour at a...

i know only 0.5lbs is disheartening, but you have to stay positive.. it's still a loss! totm is a difficult time to lose weight, so you should be happy that you didn't gain anything! keep your chin up, you'll do even better next week :) x

i'll definitely check them out. i was planning to grill them on a george foreman grill, which would take a lot of the fat out, wouldn't it? i'm not very good at cooking, i'm a student so i'm used to eating pasta or beans on toast all the time, lol. i'm home for the summer now though so my mum is...

JenJen.. don't worry about the late reply, I haven't been on the forum much over the past few days either. I don't have a Wii at the minute, but I would consider buying one if I thought it'd be a big help. I think I'll hold out for now, because when I go back to uni in September, I'll be...

congratulations! your loss has been truly inspirational to me. i'm worried about having a good loss in the first week (i lost 3.5lbs) but then slowing down next week (next weigh in is on monday), so it's good to know you can average at 3lbs a week for four weeks! i'm so happy for you, you must...

i've heard tuna steaks taste totally different from tuna chunks in a tin.. is this true? i heard the steaks taste more like chicken? if so, i'd love to give them a try because i think i try to avoid fish because of the fishy taste, lol. £3 for 6 tuna steaks is excellent value, i'll have to get...

i've never tried quorn myself.. does it taste the same? i'd like to try them, but being a student, i can't afford to spend a fortune on food shopping. how much are they? compared with regular sausages? x

i'm only 20, and i go to a doctor in wales at my university's health centre, and the doctor there asked me to lose 2kg (just under 5lbs) before she would prescribe them, but she didn't give me a time limit in which to lose the 5lbs. she also said the bmi had to be over 28. i'd never heard of...

aww that's so sweet! :) x

congratulations! that's an awesome loss :)

oh that's brilliant! i'll have to give them a go.. i prefer crisps to chocolate so it's been really hard to give them up lol x

thanks for the suggestions, i will give them all a try :) x

I'm also relatively new, so I know how you're feeling! I've only been taking xenical for 5 days, so I haven't reached the end of the first week yet. I'm hoping to have a big-ish loss, but even if it's a small loss, it's still a loss! You need to stay positive, losing weight slowly and steadily...

Your losses have been fantastic! It's great to hear that the weight loss hasn't slowed down or plateaued a couple of months in, it's very motivating to us newbies! six inches off your waist is incredible! Well done :) x

I'm a really picky eater and am a bit scared to try fish. I like tuna, and occasionally cod if it has no bones in it. Can anybody recommend any fish that isn't oily, so I won't have the side affects, but is a nice fish that doesn't taste too fishy? x

I think this is a really good idea, because I'm quite a picky eater and I'm always looking for suggestions for new meals. I usually have: Breakfast: Bowl of Special K with a sliced banana on top and skimmed milk Normally have a Muller Light fat free yoghurt or some fruit between lunch and...

That is truly awful, but at least he has been caught! I love a good old curtain twitch, but nothing that interesting happens where I live, lol. It's an awful shame the girls who used to live in your house had to suffer, but at least you can sleep easier at night now knowing your children are...

I'm due to have my first weigh-in in 3 weeks time, but I'm still weighing myself every day, lol. I'm trying to cut down to once a week, but I can't help it. I agree with needing to weigh myself to stay motivated, as I used to give up on diets after a couple of weeks because I couldn't see a...

Thanks to the both of you for the kind welcome :) I've been on Xenical for 5 days now, so I still have a long way to go, but hopefully in a few months I'll be seeing some fantastic results like you Kiira! A six stone weight loss is truly inspirational, you must be over the moon...

Sorry for the late reply - I've been busy busy busy! Thanks for the welcome slimmerkay :) And jenjen, you should definitely get the other half to go on a bike ride, I'd forgotten how fun it was, even though it took me a few days to get used to having a sore bum! Lol x

i've just started xenical today too :) good luck with everything! x

Thanks for the comment flabbybumbum :) i love your name! I'm hoping I do start to enjoy it, as I know I'll lose motivation if I'm hating every minute of it lol. My whole family are very supportive and are trying to become healthier themselves. My brother's quite overweight too, but he's lost...

Congratulations for your loss JenJen :) Just a quick question... do you go to the doctors monthly for the weigh-in? I can see myself becoming obsessed with weighing myself again! But it's only day one, so I'll keep you updated on how I'm getting on :) x

I try to drink as much water as possible, but I prefer squash. It's still water though, so I figure it's just as good. I went food shopping with my parents this morning (cause I'm living at home from university over the summer) so I checked the labels of everything we picked up. My dad's even...

Yes, I found that sticky extremely helpful too! I've been lurking around for a few days trying to get my head round what I need to eat and exactly what it is that I'm taking, so I know a little bit now, but I could do with more tips to keep me going :) Also, thanks for your comment Nee! I'll...

Hey everybody, I've just posted in the introductions forum, but thought I'd also post here as I've just started taking Xenical so I'll be spending the majority of my time in this part of the forum. I'm totally new to Xenical, just started today, but I'm looking forward to the journey to the...

Hi everybody, I'm Emma. I've been browsing this forum for quite a while, but I've finally taken the plunge to join up and start posting! I've been prescribed Xenical, and started taking them today. I'm hoping to make some friends and find some support here, as I've dieted for years but always...