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I reached my goal of 9st recently and have considered losing a little more. At the moment I am maintaining around 8.13. But my family are giving me a really hard time about it. They keep saying I am anorexic and starving myself to death. Even my size 10 sister got in on the act yesterday...

I have just finished the four books. I loved them, but I have mixed feelings about Breaking Dawn. I don't know whether I liked that Bella had changed so much and that Edward didn't seem as big a character. I enjoyed the film as a seperate entity, but it did move too fast. I am about to...

I used to love a Coffee and Walnut cake with a gingerbread latte in Costa. Til I found out I consuming a 1000 odd calories for an afternoon snack!

I really like the new 'sweet chilli' ones. i think they were only 107 cals a bag. Really tasty and quite filling for a little snack. For some reason I do't think I fancy the berry. I see snack a jacks as crisps and should be savoury. Me being weird I guess!

It's spot on isn't it? I for one, never once considered the psychological aspect of reaching goal at all during my journey. I guess I thought I would get there and 'yay' job done, get on with life. I know the real journey begins now and whilst it scares me, I wouldn't give the achievement...

It is lovely here isn't it? A little tinternet gem. Thanks for the congrats and well done yourself. You can do it, and there is loads of support here! :D xxx

Hi dz233 ;) Girls I can totally relate to the fear of maintenance. The thought of upping calories is uber scary. :cry:

I know what you mean about the habit. I have been so obsessed with dieting for so long, I don't know what to do with all the spare time I might have if I relax too much! Also I don't know about you but when I got to goal I just didn't feel as thin as I thought I would. It just wasn't enough...

Thanks Irene ;)

Oh Joanna it's fab. It's about a spy kind of guy who has a 'burn notice' out on him so no one will employ him. He spends his time taking on small detective type jobs to earn some dosh while he tries to find out who has burned him. He is helped by an old friend Sam who is a womaniser and his...

I haven't gone nuts with clothes yet. I kept all my clothes from before I gained the weight but even those are biggish on me now. I am trying to make do until I can settle at a size I am comfy at and then shop madly! But I did buy a size 8 pair of trousers and I nearly cried with joy. I have...

Thanks for your kind words Jim. I have been feeling a bit lost. But I am hoping I can lose another few pounds whilst I try to up my calories and move into maintenenance. It'll be another little project to keep me out of trouble. Well done on your fantastic achievement!

She is quite tough with the youngsters on this one isn't she. I laughed when she was sitting on their knees while they were leaning on the walls! Who thinks Colleen will look like Reese Witherspoon when she loses some weight? Her face is so like her now!

Can I join in late please? Would like to lose 2lbs by the 31st July. Good luck everyone! x

I know chewing gum causes bloating, from swallowing air as you chew. I suffer from TMJ dysfunction and its painful! I like to buy the single portion boxs of frosties and crunchy nut cornflakes etc and nibble on those as a treat. Quite low in cals too.

Congrats and what an inspiration. I hope I can be like you in four years time. x

Ooh and I love a french fancy. But I can't seem to just have the one, so I tend not to buy them anymore.

*dribbles* They sound fantastic! I am very partial to coffee and walnut cake. Especially with a gingerbread latte in Costa. Unfortunately I don't have it often. That blows a huge chunk of my daily calorie allowance!

Me too but it tastes delicious!

I had another one this morning. Luckily I had the foresight to pour it in a glass first! I think it must be the whole of the 6 pack I had bought. I kept the bottle and didn't rinse it out for recycling this time. Haven't heard back from slimfast yet, but they may want me to send it.

Wasn't it appalling!:confused: Can't believe I watched the whole thing. It's times like that I wonder why I pay for Sky Movies. Edited to add: Another horror film I laughed a lot at was Drag Me To Hell. Complete c**p!

How have you seen it already! It's taking ages to come on fx. I love Michael and I think Fiona is so wicked.

I watched this and really enjoyed it!

I love Dexter. Like you Joanna I think his sister is great. So funny. I haven't read the books yet but might do those when I finish Twilight. I love some of the FX Shows. I cannot wait for season 2 of Burn Notice and True Blood is going to be good I think. Lie To Me is another brill show...

It's in my sky+. I love Biggest Loser. Bob is just delicious!

I use this site to calculate my daily needs: Calorie Calculator - Daily Caloric Needs

I love reading. It really takes you away from things. I love all sorts of horror and mystery, crimes and thrillers. Dean Koontz if probably my favourite author. And Dan Brown is pretty fab. I am currently reading Twilight.

Hi all I posted this in the maintenance section, but thought I should post it here too :o I am new to this forum and my name is Angharad. I have lost 4 stone and 2 lbs by calorie counting going from 13.2 to 9. I gained 3 stone whilst quitting smoking a few years back, stayed off the ciggies...

I just bought the first two from Tesco for £7. Started Twilight at lunchtime and I am hooked already! I saw the film and enjoyed it so I am looking forward to reading all the books. For anyone who likes that kind of book, Kelley Armstrong is a brilliant writer incorporating werewolves into...

I think I have every one ever written and I have tried them all! yellowjo I agree, Zoe Harcombe is brilliant. Unfortunately I find the diet too restrictive but I lost 8lbs the first week I tried it. A very interesting read too. She is very against calorie counting, but ultimately that is...

Have you tried yoga or pilates at all? I really like the yogalates dvds by Lousise Solomon and they are quite toning. It's wonderfully relaxing too. Hope you find something that suits you.

Thanks Vicky I will pop down and get some of those on my lunch tomorrow.

I know how you feel. I wanted to be 9 stone for ages but know I am here I think I can stand to lose another half a stone. My family all say I look too thin mind, but I want to be happy in myself. Hope you get to where you are happy and congratulations on the loss so far xxx

I like buying the carling 99 calorie bottles to have at home. 2 on a friday night is a treat without adding too much to the calorie count for the day. I think a vodka with a diet mixer is only about 50-60 cals.

vickydink I can totally realate. My hair is coming out all the time. I am forever picking strands of my clothes. And there is always a golfball sized lump at the bottom of the shower after I have washed my hair. I have started taking Hair Skin and Nails formula, flaxseed oil and green tea...

I find freedieting.com to be fab. They have a daily calorie needs counter, which factors in your current weight, age and activity level and then tells you how much you need to eat to maintain or lose. Calorie Calculator - Daily Caloric Needs

I have had additional hair loss lately and I think it may down to a low calorie diet for a long period of time. About 2 months ago I started taking Holland and Barret, Hair Skin and Nails formula, A Flaxseed supplement and a green tea supplement. No sign of any improvements yet but its still...

When I am in work I usually grab a slimfast and an apple - about 300 cals. But on weekends I have a small tin of weight watchers beans on 2 pieces of nimble toast (300-350)

Any one have any idea? It's fresh from the bakery and I can't find anything on tinternet. Thanks x

My boyfriend thinks I have OCD about having water with me. But still, it's a healthy obsession to have at least!

I can't go out without a bottle either. I always have some in my bag. I panic if I am anywhere and don't have any. And I have a bottle next to my bed at night. I feel really thirsty at the thought of it! *gulps water*

I tried the Slimatee from Holland and Barrat once. It certainly cleared me out! But I didn't seem to lose any extra weight from it!

Ooh I will have to try it with ice cubes. I have been using the ready mades for ages. I prefer them to the powder. (Probably a lazy thing!) Except the chocolate powder is nicer than the ready made but it never seems to mix properly! The £2.34 deal in Tescos at the moment convinced me to...

I used it a few years ago and I found it brilliant. If it wasn't for the cost I would probably use it now to help with my maintenance. I did the vegetarian convenience plan. The forums are helpful too. I loved weighing in each week and seeing the graphs and what date you should reach your goal.

I must say I love fresh water. It's the only healthy thing I have always done to always have around 2 litres a day!

I buy them wherever there are offers on and I always have a big stash in my fridge. I am down to my last ten bottles as I am switching to the powder as it's cheaper. I only have one for breakfast during the working week or an hour before an exercise class. I have emailed slimfast this...

I must admit getting to my goal weight has been amazing but the future also scares the bejesus out of me! Iris was kind enough to offer me some advice on a thread of mine and I think I am going to up my calories a little each week. I have been exhausted lately so a bit more food should be...

Can anyone recommend a good skin firming cream? My skin has gone a little crepey with the weight loss :mad: I am hoping all the yoga I am doing will tone it a bit but I also want a good cream to moisturise with. Thanks x

I brought a vanilla milkshake into work with me today and it was disgusting. When I poured it down the sink it was all lumpy :eatdrink017: I normally love the vanilla but it's put me off a bit. Anyone else ever had a gone off one? It was dated 12 09.

Thanks for your reply Iris. I will try it that way. I am considering losing another half stone past my original goal, but I need to up my calories a bit anyway. I am finding with the amount of exercise I am doing now I get quite tired with so few calories. Maybe I will aim for 1300-1400...

I have been on around 1000-1200 calories a day and now I have reached my goal weight I want to know if it's best to add a 100 extra calories a day each week or if it's best to go straight up to your maintenance calorie allowance. I am petrified of eating more in case I gain!

When I got divorced I got a lotus flower on my lower back to symbolise strength during adversity. Then when I was a stone from my goal I got a butterfly. I am at my goal now and I want another one to symbolise peace, but I can't decide if it will be a picture one like a dove or a script or...

Hi all I am new to this forum and my name is Angharad. I have lost 4 stone and 2 lbs by calorie counting going from 13.2 to 9. I gained 3 stone whilst quitting smoking a few years back, stayed off the ciggies for 18 months but then started again while I was getting divorced. I lost 3 stone...