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  1. toofatkat

    From 16's to 15's

    Got weighed at my home group this morning aNd thankfully had lost 4lb so more convinced than ever that last weeks gain wasn't a real one on the different scales. Also got my club 10. This loss does take me to 16 stone exactly so fingers crossed that a good week will take me into the next bracket
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    July Challenge 2016

    Sazmajig. I did weigh last week. It was my first week on this challenge. I put on 2 1/2lb which I was t convinced about as I'm on holiday in Dorset and different set of scales. This morning I weighed at my group and id lost 4lb Thankfully and also got my club 10 award. I'm still on holiday back...
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    July Challenge 2016

    I'm about to get weighed in an hour. Normally I go to an evening class but today it's a morning group so I know it'll be a difference. Still on holiday and doing lots of walking which I know would help most people but as I've got osteoarthritis and Ankylosing spondialytis I then suffer for...
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    From 16's to 15's

    Hi I've not been on here since before the old site was closed down. IVd been dithering about in the 16's for a while. I need to move on but I'm stuck. I'm in holidsy in Dorset for two weeks smd weighed in at a different group. Horrified to discover if put on 2.5lb and it's not even deserved. So...
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    July Challenge 2016

    I need a challenge. I'm in holiday and went to a different group to weigh in. I'd put on 2.5lb! I'm horrified as it's totally undeserved. So feeling very upset about it. Still need to keep focused. I'd like to lose 5lb at least in July. I weigh on Mondays
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    I set my target way too HIGH

    That's because the goal weight is yours. They're not there to advise whether you're aiming for the supposed recommended chart weights or not. But leave it as it is. You might find it's where you're happy at anyway. If not you can go lower at a later date v Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    advice and question

    For me a dress size was a stone and a half but everyone is different Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Losing 5 stone before trying for a baby

    Tracy what's it called? I can't find you Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Losing 5 stone before trying for a baby

    No I haven't. I took a break from minis for a while. I've been up to the hospital today to the knee clinic where they give you all the ins and outs etc about the enhanced recovery programme and painkillers. Which is basically about how quick they can get you out of hospital. :) i see if I can...
  10. toofatkat

    Anyone else Gluten Free/ Paleo?

    Yep agave syrup is definitely 0.5-1 syn per teaspoon sorry but at least it's healthier than sweetener. I won't touch the stuff with a barge pole. Too many links to illnesses for me Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  11. toofatkat

    Losing 5 stone before trying for a baby

    Hi Tracy Remember me? When's your knee replacement? Mine is on November 18th. I can't wait. Although slightly terrified as well Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  12. toofatkat

    OCTOBER - Mini Weight Loss Challenge

    Sorry I forgot to post after last weigh in. I stayed the same last week which annoyed me as I know I'd lost but we had to go and eat a roast dinner at my in laws literally just before I had to go to group! So not a happy bunny. Then in Wednesday had a drama at work and had. Sever allergic...
  13. toofatkat

    OCTOBER - Mini Weight Loss Challenge

    Thank you :) I don't tend to copy quotes I always do something wrong :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  14. toofatkat

    Extra Easy Ali

    Marks and Spencer's butchers classic reduced fat sausage 57g each are 4 syns each Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Extra Easy HeB / syns in porridge

    Fraid not. It's 6.5 syns per sachet :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  16. toofatkat

    OCTOBER - Mini Weight Loss Challenge

    Do you mind if I join you? I was working in my own challenge as I'm due to hsve a total knee replacement in November and wanted to lose a stone by then. I was working on 8lbs in October. I lost 2 lbs last week. My weigh day is Tuesday at slimming world. Is that ok? Sent from my iPhone using...
  17. toofatkat

    HELP where to buy lean minced lamb ?????

    But normal mince has added fat to bulk it out. It's not the real deal anyway. I always buy extra lean mince. It might cost a bit more but at least I know I'm getting meat Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  18. toofatkat

    Weight loss for my child

    You could join slimming world with him. They hsve a special plan for 11-15 year olds that's more about teaching them to mKe healthy swaps rather than cutting out everything they love Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  19. toofatkat

    How to lose fat off the stomach area

    Definitely get a weighted hula hoop. My daughter had had one for years. She's naturally skinny but when she started using the hoop her stomach muscles really toned up. You end up with bruises around your middle for a few weeks while you get used to the lumps but they soon go. She stands in her...
  20. toofatkat

    question for anyone doing Slimming world & xenical / Orlistat

    I've used xenical alongside SW. And have to say they work well together. I did use it as a deterrent because if you do eat too much fat then the result is horrific. But you only get the side effects if you don't watch what you eat. Nothing happens if you're good. I would just be careful with...
  21. toofatkat

    Aspartame and acesulfame in EVERYTHING .... :(

    I personally do believe it. But then I avoid all processed foods wherever possible anyway. It's no coincidence that diseases such as cancer and diabetes have increased the more crap we fill our food with. So I'm with you. Go as natural as possible. I don't care if I have to syn something as long...
  22. toofatkat

    Syn allowance help

    You'll get told at group to have between 10-15. Most people start off on 15 and go lower as they lose weight Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  23. toofatkat

    Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

    My daughter has been diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos syndrome type 3 and jhs has now been recognised as being the same thing. I'm undiagnosed but I have all the pain as well as many joint problems. I've had sleep issues for over 10 years but just bought a new amazing mattress which I have to say...
  24. toofatkat

    Losing weight, menopause and hot flushes

    I've been taking sage tablets from the health food shop. They work fantastically. Another method that worked for my friend is the menopause cake. I've not needed it yet as I'm still in the early stages but she swore by it. She would make it in a loaf tin. Slice it and freeze it. You just eat a...
  25. toofatkat

    Rosemary Conley Hampers

    I have a 28 day one which I bought as an emergency control measure before I went into hospital for an op before Christmas. The food is tasty. Not big portions and I find the soups thin but ok. I was t find of the porridge texture but the flavour is nice. If you like ready meals you'll be ok with...
  26. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    But the wagon is coming round in the morning anyway for the gym :(. Which I'm not looking forward to Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  27. toofatkat

    Could orlistat show up a false result in this.....

    Congratulations :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  28. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    It costs around £35 per month and they like you to go at least 3 times a week. I went for a while. They machines are very lady friendly and placed in a circle with mats in between them. You all go around together and swap at the same time. So you use a resistance machine then do a jig or...
  29. toofatkat

    Question

    Claire. I'm also a distributor and don't advise anyone to buy what they can't afford. Yes you can use cheaper vitamins. I've been using Herbalife myself for at least 2 1/2 years. I only use the shakes And the peanut protein bars. You use whatever fits into your lifestyle. I'm nearly 6 stone...
  30. toofatkat

    Santa Claus' Little Helpers Christmas Challenge 2013

    1lb off fir me please lexie Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  31. toofatkat

    Liquids / Water

    This myth came about in the 50's. research was done and a report came out saying we need 2l of water a day. But what the report also said that is often ignored is that 75% of this actually comes from the foods we eat if we have a healthy diet full of veg etc. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  32. toofatkat

    NEW

    Yes it's on the websites about the fruit. Although i Wouldn't use water instead of milk for the shakes Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  33. toofatkat

    PPs herbalife diet

    The soup isn't a replacement for the shakes its actually a snack do its am extra rather than a meal. You'll be eating too few calories otherwise. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  34. toofatkat

    NEW

    How are you buying your products? eBay? Before I became a distributor I used a distributor And eBay as its not always cheaper on there since Herbalife had a crackdown on selling and prices. And also my distributor sometimes had special offers which made it worth buying from them. So it's...
  35. toofatkat

    Santa Claus' Little Helpers Christmas Challenge 2013

    Thanks ladies. It's nice it's started to shift again. Maybe I will get to goal after all Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  36. toofatkat

    My Diary.... on the road to fabulous at 40.

    Women's runni g have done good articles in it. My daughter gets it. She's the runner. I just read it and pretend I am :) lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  37. toofatkat

    NEW

    Yes you can add fruit to your shakes. Your distributor will send you the Herbalife magazine by email or one will arrive with your pack when they are out and there's recipes in there. Also on your distributors website there is probably a section with recipes. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  38. toofatkat

    Mix of meds effecting my orlistat? Anyone else?

    Most people gain 4-5lb over the course of a day. The morning is your true weight. The evening weight will Aldo have 3 meals drinks and snacks in there as well Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  39. toofatkat

    Santa Claus' Little Helpers Christmas Challenge 2013

    I've lost 6lb so far please lexie. That's from the beginning though. I forgot to tell you Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  40. toofatkat

    Laura's last attempt!!

    Sounds manic. What's your business? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  41. toofatkat

    Mix of meds effecting my orlistat? Anyone else?

    I have bad osteoarthritis and other joint problems along with a fusing spine. I've been in the same tablets as you along with stronger ones and now take hardly any. I'm not saying I'm not in pain I am however it's a lot more bearable without the weight. I even gave back my blue badge disabled...
  42. toofatkat

    ROSEMARY CONLEY & ZEN??

    Yes I'm doing RC but I'm not taking xen any more her diet works great with xen Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  43. toofatkat

    Slimming world

    I think this is one for Lusa :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  44. toofatkat

    Santa Claus' Little Helpers Christmas Challenge 2013

    Brilliant idea. Thanks Rachel. X I've just checked. If you google Trussell Trust. There are about 6 foodbanks in Northern Ireland. One might be near you. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  45. toofatkat

    My FINAL weight loss diary!!!!!

    You can have the macdonakds with the family. Just choose the grilled chicken salad with balsamic dressing and you'll be fine Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  46. toofatkat

    My diary..............

    At least he sounds supportive of you though. Doctors like that make you want to try Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  47. toofatkat

    Santa Claus' Little Helpers Christmas Challenge 2013

    Hi ladies I've asked lexie if I can add this in here. I've got an extra challenge for you to add to the Christmas goals. I am a volunteer with my local foodbank. We give tonnes of food to people going hungry every day. So I decided that to go along with this challenge in goi g to put non...
  48. toofatkat

    Can anyone recommend good scales for weighing???

    But 50 x 52 = £26.00. The price if a good set of scales Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  49. toofatkat

    Healthiest oil to cook with?

    One if the healthiest oils is coconut oil. It's sold in jars. Not always cheap though Otherwise why not use the spray olive oil you can buy. That way you'd use less. But definitely better than frylight with all if the emulsifiers Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  50. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    Is it working on the Internet or as an app? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  51. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Rach. What do you think you're playing at?!?! You'd got a good opportunity to start again now you're back home. Although I know you don't like leaving so its probably a reaction to that. It was your first day home. Draw a lone I under it. Start fresh tomorrow. We're with you remember xxx...
  52. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    Ah but last week was a half planned relaxation week while the boys were gallivanting without you. It's allowed every now and again. But you're totally back on track now. You've got your shopping in and your week planned so what can go wrong? Nothing. :) keep going hunny. You're a great example...
  53. toofatkat

    New & Confused

    Your meal around. 500 should be fine. Each shake is around 230 ish I think so if you have two shakes. Your dinner and two 100 cal snacks then you're having around 1200 cals which is great. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  54. toofatkat

    New & Confused

    Personally I wouldn't worry about the numbers too much. I was never even given any by my distributor and lost weight. However if you're going to reduce protein I'd replace it with extra veg not potato. Potato is if very little nutritional benefit to you. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  55. toofatkat

    ive finally given in to herbalife!

    It hasn't all been Herbalife. But I have used Herbalife throughout as an extra did if that makes sense. Now I use it as my breakfast and if I'm in need of a mental get back on track boost I have a shake at lunch time as well. It really is the only one that's truly nutritionally balanced. I will...
  56. toofatkat

    Can anyone recommend good scales for weighing???

    What I like about my scales is that I can get weighed every morning if I want to but not look at the figures. Because I know that every couple of weeks I can transfer the data to the computer and look at it all there on a graph and not get wound up by the fluctuations in daily numbers Sent from...
  57. toofatkat

    ive finally given in to herbalife!

    I'm a distributor. And you don't need to buy the full monty. I myself only buy the shakes and the chocolate peanut protein bars. I've lost nearly 6 stone. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  58. toofatkat

    Little bit about me and my new diet that is gonna work :)

    So few calories actually means you lose less believe it or not. Your body goes into starvation mode and holds onto any nutrients you give it because it thinks you're not going to feed it ever again. So in actual fact you're not doing yourself any favours eating under 1200 cals Sent from my...
  59. toofatkat

    Can anyone recommend good scales for weighing???

    I've got the salter MiBody analyser scales 9119. Brilliant scales for about £30. They do weight. Bmi. BMR Body fat. Body water. Muscle. Loads of stuff. Personalised for about 10 people I think bc an be transferred to computer by a USB so you can keep and all data. It shows graphs etc as well...
  60. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    Did you know it's better to eat butter than margarine? Margarine shared 98% of its ingredients and is only one molecule away from being plastic!!! I don't think I can post the link here but google Food Matters and sign up to their newsletter or on Facebook. Very interesting articles and...
  61. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    Only in your dreams Tara :) lol 40g fat per 100g Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  62. toofatkat

    hiya all..

    Yeah I thought you were still friends with her in fb. Pizza - weight watchers within the xen rules. Nice but obviously not 'real' high cal yummy pizza but good enough to fulfil a craving. Cheese - just discovered rosemary Conleys own cheese made by Wyke farms. It's 5g fat per 100g and...
  63. toofatkat

    hiya all..

    I don't think either of us have really taken it since that shortage at the beginning of last year. Although I do have unused boxes in case of ... We just stay because we sort of like each others company :) Lea (butter) is coming back. She had a baby girl a few months ago. Sent from my iPhone...
  64. toofatkat

    hiya all..

    Me :). Hi Sammy. You could just buy a box of alli for a while. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  65. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    I think it does help lexie if you do it from the beginning but not once you've list the weight as loose skin does t respond to anything except a knife :) which I've decided I'm happy to resort to Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  66. toofatkat

    Primal and proud

    Reading this has just reminded me of a raw chocolate recipe I have made from coconut oil. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  67. toofatkat

    Cheese

    For those of you who are cheese lovers amongst us. I've just bought Rosemsry Conleys cheese. It is actually a real 5g of fat per 100g :). And is actually delicious. Not at all dry like most other reduced fat cheeses. It's not the cheapest at £4.45 per block but does get cheaper if you buy more...
  68. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    :) lol good x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  69. toofatkat

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Well done Tracy. That's a fantastic achievemebt Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  70. toofatkat

    Colonic anyone?? :-)

    I've had one. Didn't lose a thing. I was overweight when I had it done. I think the people who cZn lose weight with a colonic are the major red meat eaters who eat lots of red meat and are generally constipated as the comic will shift years of unexpelled poo :( but for 99% of people you don't...
  71. toofatkat

    My Diary.... on the road to fabulous at 40.

    I'm having mine done lexie. Had the mould made last week at the dentist. Got to go back in 3 weeks to pick it up and the syringes Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  72. toofatkat

    LizB's diary - time to make it count

    I'd be surprised if it was the omelette if that was only lunch time. It normally takes longer thn that to go through you. But crisp and clover are definite no no's. you do need to look at the amount of fat per 100g on the labels and not just the portion size amounts. It's makes a huge...
  73. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    But that's everyone's point Tara. 'Prescribed when needed'. He's not prescribed them to you. You have self diagnosed again. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  74. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Definatwly Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  75. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Tara. Has a doctor told you to do this? It just sounds a bit dodgy. Too much stomach acid rots the stomach lining. My hernia tablets are to reduce the acid because if I get warmth/pain in my breastbone I know my stomach acid is too much and I need to settle it down. Sent from my iPhone using...
  76. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    What enzymes are you taking and why Tara? Warmth beneath my breastbone normally means my hiatus hernia is acting up and I need to take my tablets to get rid of the acid. :( It's not a pleasant feeling so why would you want that? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  77. toofatkat

    August bank holiday 2013 challenge

    Isn't it just. :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  78. toofatkat

    Santa Claus' Little Helpers Christmas Challenge 2013

    Omg!! It's late and I've had a crap weekend. I've just spent ages looking for Lexie's Typo. And not finding any when I realised she must have already changed it before unread it!! :( duh!! I really need a very large Baileys tonight Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  79. toofatkat

    Herbalife Diary

    The mint choc chip is a new one here. I'm a distributor too. Must admit I only did it to get the discounts as family use so much and have done for about 3 years. I use it to lose weight. My daughter uses it to gain weight!!! Not fair but that's life I guess Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  80. toofatkat

    be honest?

    In addition the the above post all I will add is this. Although fruit is as we know very healthy. It is also unhealthy to eat too much. At the end of the day fruit is still sugar and is a carbohydrate and will sit on you as fat if you don't exercise it off. Your 5 a day should be 3 veg 2...
  81. toofatkat

    eggs?

    I'm fine with eggs Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  82. toofatkat

    Meal out....Help!!!

    I didn't. It's one of the things I learned via slimming world. The worst ones are the big chains like wetherspoons Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  83. toofatkat

    ex consultant and drowning

    You can do it But it sounds like you had the same problem I had. You know SW inside out and I found that when I decided to go back in January it didn't work for me. I love red And green but always gain on EE. So even though my main meals wouldn't look out of place in a SW recipe book the...
  84. toofatkat

    Meal out....Help!!!

    Just be careful of jackets in pubs and restaurants as they are often coated in fat before they cook them so leave the skin Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  85. toofatkat

    Quark?!

    I use 3 eggs in a tub of quark plus a little milk to loosen it up so that its more like the double cream it's supposed to be. My tribe really like it. You do have to eat it straight away. It's not something you can reheat with the same texture. It tastes ok reheated just not the right texture I...
  86. toofatkat

    Quark?!

    How did you do it because its nice an creamy. Did you add eggs and milk? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  87. toofatkat

    Quark?!

    It doesn't have that unmistakable Philly flavour. It is in fact flavourless I think which is why it's a great base for just about anything Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  88. toofatkat

    Quark?!

    Basically it's Philadelphia without the fat Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  89. toofatkat

    Its that time ladies...

    Ill join Lexie. But I'm the same as Sarah. I sabotage myself. However put me down for 10 lb Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  90. toofatkat

    Quark?!

    I use it to make my macaroni cheese and dpsghetti carbonara. Also hummus z d hottie of horrors. Cheesecake. But do g bento. The last one to anyone. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  91. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    Oi!! Don't blame me missis!! :) you'd only just got back in the wagon so a day off wouldn't have shocked the system it would have just made it harder to stay on it again Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  92. toofatkat

    Its that time ladies...

    How many weeks is it? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  93. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    I think you lot are mad. Why not just detox with veg and fruit juices. At least they taste good and you know you're getting a your vitamins and minerals in a fresh non chemical way :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  94. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    That's good. It just seems so mixed up and not having any real benefits to you. Maybe it's time for a rethink and a change. . I loved doing the 5:2 fasting I felt great but my body hated it. I would put loads of weight on each fast day and just keep gaining. Then when I started to have an...
  95. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Have a wonderful holiday Tara. At the risk of sounding like a nasty person. Im going to have to say this and hope you dong hate me. You should relax and eat normally and use the time away to think about how you are eating. You have got so many different diets and ways of eating like primal...
  96. toofatkat

    Old, new and progress pictures

    You're looking amazing hunny. Absolutely stunning. But you are maintains now aren't you? You don't want to get sick x Ill dig out some pics in a couple of days Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  97. toofatkat

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Slimming world do something called Free to Go fir 11-16 year olds. It's great because they don't talk about weight loss with them but look at what they eat and encourage them to make healthy swaps rather than limit food. You should see if you can get hold of the books on eBay or somewhere Sent...
  98. toofatkat

    My Diary

    Wow. ! That's u believable Rachel that they don't provide books! Move home :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  99. toofatkat

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Hi Tracy I'm ok. Tired and weary and not quite mentally in the zone but ok and definately not heading back to old ways just need to concentrate and focus. Get some energy and oomph back Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  100. toofatkat

    My Diary

    What school books do you need to pay for Rachel? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  101. toofatkat

    Herbalife

    If you've recently had an operation your body will still be recovering. It needs any nutrients you are giving it to actually repair your body rather than losing fat. I would actually up my calories to around 16-1800 per day for a few weeks to give your body time to get better properly and then...
  102. toofatkat

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Tracy you look fantastic. Well done. :) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  103. toofatkat

    3 little blue pills!!!

    Join the club. I've got about 6 boxes I think. About to dive into them Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  104. toofatkat

    How's everyone doing

    A fat monitor measures your internal body fat. You can get hand held ones or scales. My scales are great they're the MiBody 9119 analyser scales by salter. They measure weight, BMi, BMR, visceral fat, muscle mass, water percentage in the body. It keeps records of 12 or 20 people ( can't remember...
  105. toofatkat

    mixing shakes question

    I use Oatly milk as I'm intolerant to dairy and the bit of flavour in the milk works well with the shake Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  106. toofatkat

    does anybody

    Yes you can drink as normal just remember thatvif you're calorie counting as well then if you drink lots of tea or coffee with milk the calories from the milk can add up to quite a lot. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  107. toofatkat

    Calories

    Don't go too low. That actually has the opposite effect and your body thinks you're never going to feed it again and so holds onto any fat it gets therefore stalling weight loss Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  108. toofatkat

    My journey to a new me....

    Try and get the slimming world curried book. It's great and I think it's only about a fiver Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  109. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Looks like I've turned into a lurker rather than a poster recently. But I have been keeping up to date with you all just not me. Had a busy month or so with foster child and also son leaving to go into the navy. I've not really been concentrating much. But I've hot a couple of new focus points...
  110. toofatkat

    Not so good news

    I'm 45 and peri menopausal I've only got odd symptoms every now Znd again. It's obviously going for a slow work up. I take sage tablets for my hot flushes and they are brilliant Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  111. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    That's good. Just didnt want it to have disappeared into the spam folder Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  112. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Rach did you get the email? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  113. toofatkat

    Gills weigh loss journey!

    Don't forget though the effects aren't instant as it has to travel through your body. So often only happens 24 hours later. Just be careful Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  114. toofatkat

    Just done the 3 day trial, liked it so here goes!

    It depends how many shakes you have. I started off on two a day but soon went to just breakfast. If you have two a day Italy's just I see a month and over a month at one a day. I have also varied how I eat as well. I've used a mixture of cal counting and just low fat eating as well. I've...
  115. toofatkat

    Just done the 3 day trial, liked it so here goes!

    The shake is £27 plus £3.50 postage although I presume you won't pay that if you're seeing your distributor. They do like to sell you the full package including protein powder, tea Znd vitamins which can cost around £150 but you don't need everything. I just buy the shake and have done for about...
  116. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Rach I used Lexie's book to do a comparison between John Briffas way of eating and as red plan. If you pm me your email address ill email them to you. They were very similar but John briffa was cleaner in that it obviously has no processed stuff in it. It was good Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  117. toofatkat

    Best and favourite flavours

    I only ever have vanilla I'm afraid. Boring but lovely Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  118. toofatkat

    Feeling a bit deflated on Orlistat/Xenical.

    I hate to say it but the idea isn't to get the tango sued effects. The goal is to eat so that you never have to experience them. Lexie lost 7 stone without a single tango experience Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  119. toofatkat

    Herbalife - Side effects

    Sorry just adding my twopennorth :) I use Oatly milk in my shake. I have an intolerance to dairy. I can have a bit but not quantity so although the shake powder has dairy in it the Oatly milk stops it being bad on my stomsch Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  120. toofatkat

    Xls medical

    Yes it was Lexie. It came out part way through. Dint think its as good though. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  121. toofatkat

    Xenical versus fasting 5/2

    I've dine it and I love it but it doesn't like me much :( I actually gain whole I'm fasting as much as a stone! Then I would lose If I did a normal week after on a two week cycle. Weird but it worked Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  122. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    I was thinking of you today when I read my Good Food magazine. I didn't realise spelt flour isn't gluten free! Spelt is actually ancient wheat so contains wheat and gluten. Interesting how we need to check and not presume Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  123. toofatkat

    Pretty little blue Pill!!!- the fight to the end!!!!!

    I have a hiatus hernia and the pain I get is higher up but if you don't have a hernia it's very much like indigestion pain Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  124. toofatkat

    Size 16 weight?

    I've generally found that every 1 1/2 stone o lose a dress size. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  125. toofatkat

    Pretty little blue Pill!!!- the fight to the end!!!!!

    Sounds like indigestion Kes. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  126. toofatkat

    Would you like to meet?

    Ooh perfect :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  127. toofatkat

    Pretty little blue Pill!!!- the fight to the end!!!!!

    Lol what was her paddy about Kes? Not you? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  128. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Oh Rachel. Good luck honey. Be strong it'll come to an end soon xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  129. toofatkat

    Would you like to meet?

    Ooh getting closer to us lexie :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  130. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    So far so good. She's settling we'll. age 9 but really about 4/5. She's hard work. But it's just wanting to be accepted Thankfully she's the youngest and my kids and Chris take some of the attention. Long may it continue Kes it took me 20 years to persuade Chris to foster!! Sent from my...
  131. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Yes. We've had respite up to now but this is our first 'permanent' placement. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  132. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    One week since I posted in my diary!! I'm useless.! Lots going on here. On top of everything else we've now got a foster child added into the mix. I think I'm going to put myself back on xen just for the discipline otherwise tiredness might get the better of me. I haven't weighed for ages. Just...
  133. toofatkat

    Would you like to meet?

    That's great. We just need a few more of us now Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  134. toofatkat

    So is xenical, orlistat and alli 3 different types of tabs or just same thing?

    They are messed up and whether you are prescribed it or not depends on your doctors opinion. But you could double up. But would be costly Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  135. toofatkat

    So is xenical, orlistat and alli 3 different types of tabs or just same thing?

    You could but why pay so much for it if you're eligible to get it from the doctor at prescription price. If you're not eligible to get it from the doctor then you shouldn't double the strength as you don't need it Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  136. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Mine didn't get many spots at all and no scars or anything Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  137. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Fraid so. My friends daughter caught it every time someone at our nursery got it. I remember 5 times while I was at nursery! I don't know after they. However most people do only get it once. I'm a carrier apparently. I don't get it but happily pass it on to everyone else :) Sent from my iPhone...
  138. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    Lol :) only yesterday. I'm sure you'll master it very soon. I did find a beginners day course in Nottingham in June/July Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  139. toofatkat

    Would you like to meet?

    I think it would take a while to organise Tracy so maybe you can work up to it as a goal :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  140. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    I agree Rachel. It's a lovely idea Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  141. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    I'll verify that she's very snotty :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  142. toofatkat

    Would you like to meet?

    Even better :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  143. toofatkat

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Lol :) they may as well be speaking double Dutch when doing maths homework! They just do every thing different now. Why change methods?? Em was t impressed yesterday. She had had a cover teacher again the day before who bad shown her how to do her maths and marked everything right. Her real...
  144. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Ooh what's tiny life ? I'd make a good cuddler :) lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  145. toofatkat

    Would you like to meet?

    Would be nice to meet Tara anyway as she comes up here sometimes but originally was thinking of finding somewhere easy for everyone to get to. If everyone says where they are then we can stick a pin in a map ..... :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  146. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Make sure you take calcium tablets for the osteoporosis. You're young to be showing signs of that so you don't want it to get worse quickly. No idea what it means for the other two things though :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  147. toofatkat

    Would you like to meet?

    That sounds great :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  148. toofatkat

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    I'd definitely push for the op as when I was last at the hospital about two and half years ago they said if the knee brace didn't help then they would do it straight away but it did help at the time so I waited as a replacement isn't going to be the amazing thing I want it to be. There will...
  149. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    I don't consider those to be selfish reasons at all Rachel. You do have to think about yourself. I had PND after my middle child. It was the worse 3 years of my life and I was terrified when I had Emily. I refused to leave hospital until they gave me something so I wouldn't get it Sent from my...
  150. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    :) thanks. I'm going to try and make the effort to post and not just read and run. I need a bit of motivation Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  151. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Chris always looks horrified even though he had the snip while I was pregnant with Em :) so ill just have to get broody alone :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  152. toofatkat

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    I was told 50 and that was in 2005. Do not long to go now hopefully. I was given a knee brace called an unloader which although a bit bulky dies help for the majority of the time. Although because you overcompensate my hip and other knee are now going :( not good Could you not teach your...
  153. toofatkat

    So is xenical, orlistat and alli 3 different types of tabs or just same thing?

    They are the same tablet but Alli is half the strength Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  154. toofatkat

    Would you like to meet?

    Oops :) sorry Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  155. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    It's gut wrenching isn't it Rachel when they have to do something like that. You wish you could go for them :( Bet the baby was gorgeous. I keep getting really broody much to my hubby's horror :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  156. toofatkat

    Would you like to meet?

    Just having random thoughts about weight loss and minis and realised that we, that's the royal we, have all been together for quite a long time now and I just wondered where you all live and whether or not you fancy meeting up together somewhere in the middle. It would be lovely to put real...
  157. toofatkat

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Thanks Tracy I doubt the main problem will be sorted in the short term but its my brother in law that's got the problem but we all have to deal with the fallout. My knee and other joints are very bad at the minute and I've had to go back on my meds which I didn't want to do as I've not really...
  158. toofatkat

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    I think you've done amazing Tracy :) especially as i think pain and the exhaustion that comes with it actually makes weight loss harder. I hope we both feel better soon :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  159. toofatkat

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Tracy stop saying you're old and mature! I'm only 5 years behind you and I'm not ready to be that mature yet. Old age is going to arrive slowly I hope. (Apart from my old knackered joints which I can't do anything about) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  160. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Ok what are mcbites? Tara and Lexie mentioned them but I can't think what they are? :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  161. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Spoke too soon. .( life isn't going to settle down here properly for a while. My head isn't totally in the zone buy if I just keep reading and popping on here every now and again it'll be easier to regain full control soon. I hope ! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  162. toofatkat

    Beep beep its the 2013 Xen Wagon

    Soon lexie :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  163. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    The easiyo yoghurt maker is brilliant. My son loves the drinking yogurt Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  164. toofatkat

    Beep beep its the 2013 Xen Wagon

    Lol :) no I don't think of you looking like that Tracy. You're too nice :) whereas I have no problem imaging lexie in her leather miss whiplash outfit screaming at us cracking the air with her whip :) and a little set of horns on her head. Love you lexie :) xxx Sent from my iPhone using...
  165. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Can't believe it's been five days since I've been on here. I've not even been reading which is unusual for me. Just too many family things going on. So mentally a bit stressful. I'm afraid diet went out of the window. Not badly though. I haven't fallen off the wagon as such but I've just not...
  166. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Can't believe it's 6 days since I posted I've been reading all the diaries just not posted. I bed to start doing and being accountable again. Not had a good week family wise. A large issue we're trying to sort out but its hard. Food wise I've not been very bad I've just not paid too much...
  167. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Come on Rachel you know you can do this. I know hospitals aren't great food wise. But that was one day. Be strong. And go for it. :) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  168. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Good luck Rachel will be thinking if you. They're really brave aren't they when it comes down to it. Keep smiling it'll be ok xxxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  169. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Tara it took two to three weeks to get into my system properly and notice a difference but I've definately noticed that it works as two weeks ago I ran out if chromium and decided to not buy any as I was running down my individual supplements bc I discovered a herbalife supplement that had got...
  170. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Rachel go to www.advancedhypnosis.org.uk. Then find the self hypnosis link, find the shop hypno then click on the online catalogue list and there's loads of stuff including one on panic attacks :) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  171. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Sorry about the panic attacks but a hypnotist is probably worth a try or alternatively download an mp3 thing. I got a couple last year for cravings etc and they were only about £8.00 and you just listen to them each day Ill try and find the website for you bc I know the woman had a huge list...
  172. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    He teaches horticulture at north Warwickshire and Hinckley college but he'll be leaving in summer because he's just too busy on his business Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  173. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    I take chromium Rachel. It really does work Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  174. toofatkat

    So.. What's it like to tango?!

    It takes 24 hours for me . But it can take a couple of days. If you've only eaten something mildly fatty but your body still doesn't like it you'll get a kind of grumbly tummy and loose stools. But I'd it's real tango then it can be an oily fart or uncontrollable liquid that you cannot hold in...
  175. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Just noticed you're in Hinckley. My hubby teaches part time at the college there Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  176. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Hi I don't update this as much as I used to I mainly stick my nose into other people's diaries :) but I do come on here. I should start posting in it more though Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  177. toofatkat

    Diary of a disheartened slimmer - Xenical style!

    You don't monitor the protein itself but the fat content of the meat. It's surprising how high in far some meats are. But it is all trial and error. What gives someone else Tango may be fine for you and vice versa. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  178. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    I've got a birthday coming up so maybe ill look into it If you can't beat em join em :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  179. toofatkat

    My journey starts now :)

    Good luck. :) I'm not overly fit but I go to the gym two days a week and use the treadmill and bike. It has helped my fitness level and believe me there are all sorts of shapes and sizes in there. Don't be at all embarrassed. Go and Join x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  180. toofatkat

    Re-starting for the final time, this is it!!!!

    Everybody's getting them. I feel left out! :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  181. toofatkat

    Diary of a disheartened slimmer - Xenical style!

    Watch the pork. Quite high fat content. I spent ages near the loo when I ate it by mistake. Your mash will give you problems too. Cant you make your mash with just s little milk . You'll probably be ok though because it takes a few days to get into the system properly. Sounds like you have a...
  182. toofatkat

    How do you deal with excess skin

    I agree Tracy. We slate the inadequacies of it but don't stop whinging long enough to be thankful for its benefits. We are lucky having the NHS and people would soon wish they could have it back if we had to have systems like America or Canada Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  183. toofatkat

    Tez's 1st of Jan back on plan diary

    Tez initially your body may rebel if its not used to the exercise and stay the same or gain but don't panic and persevere. Your body will get used to the exercise and you will keep losing while you exercise. The health benefits of the exercise far outweigh Ny extra pounds. Besides it takes a...
  184. toofatkat

    Need some advice about bank accounts?

    Hi banks have always had pending balances. They expect you to keep track of what you've spent I'm afraid. So in some ways the way Nat West have changed it is actually better for you. It means that rather than not telling you you e got something coming in or out they're actually warning you so...
  185. toofatkat

    Basic GI cook book

    Hi I don't normally come on here so I hope you've got sorted but I've got two Anthony Worral Thompson GI and GL cookbooks. They're great. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  186. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    In with you lisa :) choc :) unless I can get away with refreshers or love hearts :) lol big kid at heart Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  187. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    Unless its labelled Haribo :) lol then she can devour mountainous quantities xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  188. toofatkat

    HELP! new to xenical and going out for dinner!

    I would go with chicken and salad with dressing on the side Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  189. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    I did drink lots of water so I hope so Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  190. toofatkat

    Hi im new to 5:2

    Looks like a few of us are doing that. It certainly hot me out of a plateau last week Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  191. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    My body really hates me doing a 5:2 week :( appsrently in two days I've put on a stone ! At least I know that's not true. And if my last cycle is anything to go by then ill put in a bit more tomorrow after today's fast. Then next week ill do a normal calorie counting week which seemed to...
  192. toofatkat

    Fitbit help ladies

    Tara just how many bits of technology do you have strapped to your body? I have visions of you looking like a suicide bomber :) ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  193. toofatkat

    Hi im new to 5:2

    My fast day today as well. I don't eat til as late as possible as I find once I start nibbling I can't stop. :( I do have a hiatus hernia though and sometimes even I wake up I'm sick so if I feel a bit sick in the mornings on fast days I have a belvita breakfast biscuit and I'm ok. Today...
  194. toofatkat

    Protein Shakes...

    Herbalife formula 1 Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  195. toofatkat

    Hi im new to 5:2

    Thanks Tracy must admit I was in shock for ages Hopefully it'll stay off and keep going down now. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  196. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    My next fast day is Friday. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  197. toofatkat

    MizKirsty - Becoming my inner skinny!

    But still within syns so what's the problem?thats what they're there for Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  198. toofatkat

    MizKirsty - Becoming my inner skinny!

    Did you resist Kirsty? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  199. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    I think the fast days definitely get easier Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  200. toofatkat

    Hi im new to 5:2

    I'm just getting used to the shock of having skipped an entire stone!! The best news that today I bought myself z new pair of jeans in a size 14 :) :) they're a little snug but not for long. I'm pleased because I've always had to buy jeans in a size bigger than any other clothes I wear. So I e...
  201. toofatkat

    August bank holiday 2013 challenge

    Oops no :) although my daughter had the countdown on her iPod set straight after Christmas Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  202. toofatkat

    Hi im new to 5:2

    I've just completed my first two weeks on 5:2. I wS shocked the first week as all I did was gain 7 lb!!! But I didn't feel like I'd gained so I decided my body had gone into shock and would persevere. I was then going in holiday for a week. Only self catering so was going to carry on fasting but...
  203. toofatkat

    MizKirsty - Becoming my inner skinny!

    It only gets wiped if you need a new card. But they can also request a search. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  204. toofatkat

    Whoop if you...

    In that case whoop whoop to my fast day :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  205. toofatkat

    Whoop if you...

    I think I understood that Kirsty :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  206. toofatkat

    Can anyone help please

    Thanks ill check that out Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  207. toofatkat

    August bank holiday 2013 challenge

    I presume you saw Kirsty's other post lexie. She Santa her challenge changing to 20lb :) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  208. toofatkat

    Next Challenge???

    Kirsty I think you've written this on the wrong threads xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  209. toofatkat

    My Diary

    Hugs n prayers xxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  210. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Omg! I'm in ecstatic shock today!! :) I had that awful gain weighing in at 14:3.1 on my last day of my first full week of 5:2. Which I didn't feel was justified and hoped that my body had gone into shock and was wondering when I would feed it. Anyways at week I was away in Skegness and didn't...
  211. toofatkat

    Can anyone help please

    Hi I'm normally on another part of the forum but pop in here every now and again just to nosy basically. But my friend has just found out she's pregnant and was in the process of losing weight. Her hubby isn't happy that she may well put the weight back on again. I know sw do a pregnancy...
  212. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    And the MSG which is lethal Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  213. toofatkat

    5:2 Diet? Are you doing it?

    Hi it's on the judd/intermittent fasting section. :) the best book to get is the Dr Michael Moseley one. He's the guy who did the tv documentary last year. It's 600 cAls for men and 500 for women on a fast day but on a non fast day there's no limit to calorie intake. Although what they found was...
  214. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Ok I'm not at all impressed. Today is a full week if 5:2. And yesterday was an up day so I was t expecting great losses . It just marks the end of one week and also I go away today so can't weigh again until next Sunday.. Anyway yesterday was my sons 21st birthday do we went out for tea, I...
  215. toofatkat

    MizKirsty - Becoming my inner skinny!

    Have to say that so far it's not worked like that for me. The first fast I stayed the same. Then put weight on. Then I lost exactly what I'd put on on the up days. So far I'm just fluctuating between the same two weights :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  216. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Fast day was great despite totm. I'm 1.8 lb down but that was only my gain from the up days. :( I suppose starting this on totm week probably wasn't ever likely to show a true result anyway so let's see what next week brings Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  217. toofatkat

    August bank holiday 2013 challenge

    That's brave Tracy :) I'm not doing this one. I seem to have jinxed myself on the last two challenges. So I'm going to cheer everyone else on and pretend I'm not trying to get lower :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  218. toofatkat

    Blue is my favourite colour..... Lexies journey

    It's dr Mosleys 5:2 fast diet. I got it in kindle for less than £3 Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  219. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Fasting today. Ate about 17/1800 cals each day fir the last two days and have out on 2lb this morning. Interesting to see what will happen. I'm going to hold out as long as possible but I'm making butternut squash butterbean and bacon soup so will have that around 2 ish I think then gammon...
  220. toofatkat

    Herbalife Diary

    You actually have a class?! Wow! What happens at that? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  221. toofatkat

    What 1lb of fat actually looks like

    I've got a 2lb one on my signature. I keep it in my fridge to stop me picking :) my kids hate it but it works. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  222. toofatkat

    Alongwaytogo is on her way ...

    Hi. :) wondered where you were. Life gets in the way of us all and there are more important things than weight loss sometimes. The important thing is that we don't totally lose sight of it and we climb back on the wagon ASAP. X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  223. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    I'm not sure lasting that long is good. The longer i went i realised that you can ignore the hunger feelings and to some extent you don't feel the hunger if you've not eaten. But the minute I'd started eating I needed more food bc I actually felt hungrier and sick . I suppose because my body had...
  224. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    I wanted to hold out as long as possible today due to taking youngest to gymnastics straight from school at 3.30. I didn't want to eat before then as I knew I would be starving so I managed until 4.00 then I ate my dates, pecans and an apple. Not much to be honest but it's just enough to keep me...
  225. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    So far so good. Nothing to eat since before 9 pm last night and its now 12.30. I definately prefer waiting as long as possible rather than smaller meals. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  226. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    That's interesting . It is pretty much a version of the sane thing. A lot of these variants also count the hours from when you last ate before bed/during the night. So that when you do start eating you've done quite a few hours fasting. Well it's first proper day of fasting. Hubby is joining in...
  227. toofatkat

    Almost a Paleo Girl

    Sorry for butting in. If you look on the rawtarian. Com website and other raw food websites they make some yummy deserts with chia seeds Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  228. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Hi I'm fine thanks Tara. I've been reading everyone else's stuff :) I'm definately trying the 5:2 diet. I liked the sound of it when I watched his tv programme last year and did a bit of research then. I've had a couple of sabotaged fast days so I've decided that I need to make sure my fast...
  229. toofatkat

    MizKirsty - Becoming my inner skinny!

    I do the same Kirsty. I just cut my pasta. And I taste it once Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  230. toofatkat

    MizKirsty - Becoming my inner skinny!

    But a taste is a taste not a meal :) how many times do you taste it? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  231. toofatkat

    MizKirsty - Becoming my inner skinny!

    Tara you can make soups. Try this one. It's a chunky one so mashed you think you're eating something substantial 1 potato 3 or 4 carrots 3 slices smoked bacon 1 tin tomatoes 1 onion Handful of red lentils 2 veg stock cubes ( I only use kallo organic) Basil Water Dice the veg Chop the bacon...
  232. toofatkat

    My Diary.... on the road to fabulous at 40.

    600/700 cals isn't really fasting though is it. It's more like mini meals. Surely the object is to fast as low as possible in order to make your body use existing fat stores for the day not just keep it topped up Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  233. toofatkat

    Healthy future starts here

    Bicarbonate of soda Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  234. toofatkat

    Xenical available?

    It's weird though because before and during the shortage I had mostly teva Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  235. toofatkat

    Xenical available?

    Tracy I've bad xenical since it came back into production. In fact I've had more xen than teva. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  236. toofatkat

    Tez's 1st of Jan back on plan diary

    Hi. I've not been around for a while either. I've been reading posts just not writing anything. But just started tracking on mfp again and making a more determined effort to shift my last stone and a half. It's not easy with little ones. When mine were small I didn't have the time or energy to...
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    Green tea

    Definately a myth but it is better for you health wise than black tea Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  238. toofatkat

    Buttonboots....My Journal....(or I will be half the woman I am now!)

    You're doing great. Slowly slowly etc etc. it's worthy the slog :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  239. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    A waist is the one thing I've always had, even when fat :) it always gave me problems buying clothes. Trousers And skirts were always too big on the waist even when tight on the bum. I'm glad I've got a small waist but I suppose we are never happy are we Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  240. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Lucky you. My bum will never disappear. I still have to wear 16's in jeans but can wear 14's in trousers dresses and skirts. But I don't mind. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Tracy I'm hovering between 29 and 30. The nurses that weigh me are happy with it bc they say they're wrong anyway which is telling. To get to 25 I need to be 10:7 and I can't see that happens v without looking hideous. I seem to be staying at 13:7 I'm 5ft7 and wear a size 14. That's why I'm...
  242. toofatkat

    TooFatKats diary of desperation ..(and hope)

    Wow I didn't realise it was three weeks since I posted!! I haven't been AWOL , I've been reading everyone else's goings on but just not felt the need to write anything down. I'm not sure if that's good or bad. I think it's beginning to signal that my journey to lose the weight is ending and the...
  243. toofatkat

    Life long dreams.....

    Weight loss coaches do exist. They're generally freelance self employed though. The ones in hospitals are NHS dietician s and its a 4 year degree course. That's what my daughter does. Well worth it though as the NHS pay the tuition fees :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  244. toofatkat

    15g per meal of TOTAL FAT or SATURATED FAT????

    However, your body does need fats to keep working properly and stop you wrinkling up like a prune! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  245. toofatkat

    My weight loss diary on Xenical! :)

    Actually my doc told me that so I suppose there must be some truth in it Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  246. toofatkat

    Almond butter/ground question

    I make it all the time in my mini ken wood fp. It takes about 10 mins so persevere. You don't need to add anything to it. It goes through a couple of stages. Crumby. Then doughy. This a a good stage. At this point don't give up as any minute after that stage it releases its own natural oils and...
  247. toofatkat

    What are my chance of getting loose skin?

    I agree. I was aiming for 11.0 but I appear to be stuck around 13.7. I'm a size 14 (16 jeans) and actually I look ok. But I'm 44 and I think I'd look too thin at 11. To be honest I'm not entirely site where it would go from either. I'm going to keep trying to get to 12 to see how I look but of I...
  248. toofatkat

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    If you've got a food processor it doesn't have to be a treat. You just blitz the chick peas as fine as possible. Then add half a tub of quark garlic lemon and pepper and keep blitzing until smoother. It's the same texture as shop bought and totally guilt free. :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  249. toofatkat

    What are my chance of getting loose skin?

    Maybe it's down to frame size? I'm a large frame and the tables never actually account for that Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  250. toofatkat

    Peanut butter

    Make your own then there's nothing else added at all. Buy a bag of peanuts, roast them lightly on a baking tray for about half an hour. Then rub off most of the skins. Blitz in a food processor for about 10 minutes. They will go like crumbs then look doughy and lumpy, persevere and keep them...
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