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Hi Culpepper, I am afraid I don't know much about SW but you have done so well to lose 2.5 stone since February! There is a popular SW forum on here which I am sure you have found. I just wanted to let you know that I was 55 last May and on the 1st of May I decided I had had enough of playing...

I love the Jillian Michaels DVDs and finally managed to completed the 30 day shred earlier this year. It wasn't easy but I did lose 7lbs and lots of inches to finally hit my goal :-) . I now use her DVDs to help me to maintain and stay strong, it has become a good habit to have and I enjoy it...

Well done Angie, you are getting good steady results which is the best way. Keep it up and you will soon find yourself at your goal!

Just needed to log this for my own record - I started smoking again on Boxing day 2016 after 4 years and 11 months without a cigarette. I know the reason I crumbled but struggled to stop smoking again, the cost is ridiculous so today I am trying to stop again - here's hoping!

Hi Jen, I am exactly the same, I finally gave in and bought bigger trousers because I was so uncomfortable! How are you getting on? I am sorry but I am not on Herbalife, although I am following the 5:2 diet using Meal replacements on my low days. I have also started exercising and hope to...

Good luck, I hope you do well :)

Hi, sorry I have not been updating, I have been struggling with my health and only just starting to feel human again. I have had a gain of 2lbs so feel like I am back to square one!! Back to it this week so onward & downwards, focussing on Easter now. Well done on your progress everyone.

Hi, another 2lbs since my last weigh in so pretty happy because I have not been counting on my high days and had a few get togethers recently :o. I am hoping to start exercising at the gym now, I just cannot get myself motivated to exercise at home so will give the gym a go. Good luck everyone.

Sorry for the delay, I don't weigh every week!! Just 2lbs down since we started the challenge, quite happy with that though as clothes are getting looser all the time :-) Well done to everyone else

Hi Lexie, can you put me down for 8lbs please - first low day of 2015 today and my stomach feels better already!

I'm glad you have found some that you like, shame about the price though, good luck with your weightloss :)

Hi, With all meal replacement shakes & soups the taste and texture improves if you let them stand for 5 mins after mixing and then mix again so you may find the ones you have already tried would improve if you try this. It is important that your shake or soup etc has all your vitamins...

Quick update, coming up to 2 years since I smoked a real cigarette :bunnydance:, husband still smoking (inside the house now too:eek:). My stop smoking buddy is also still off them, following her blip and 2 more friends have stopped for over 4 months because they thought that if I can maybe...

Well done on stopping smoking, I haven't had a real cigarette for 18 months and feel so much better. I am finally cutting down the strength of my e-cig and hope to reduce it further really soon but I keep telling myself that I can finally breathe properly and I am no longer taking in all the tar...

Thanks Fiona, how are you getting on? I hope everything is OK. xx

Just an update, I'm still not smoking:D, hubby is:rolleyes: and my friend is still not smoking following the birth of her little boy Louie :D! Yeah, Keep going folks.

Hope you are OK? Please try and put that behind you and focus on how good you were feeling without the real cigarettes. I must admit that I have tried to give up so many times before but it was my mind set this time, I decided that I could either have no cigarettes or my e-cig and it has...

Well done on 1 year smoke free, that is brilliant!! I am now looking at ways to get off the e-cig but pretty sure I won't be going back to the tar & poisons I used to enjoy :confused:. I have been going to the gym since November so my weight is now getting under control again. My friend has now...

Hi Diamond Doll, I have been using a VIP electronic cigarette which I imagine is along the same lines. I haven't had a real cigarette since 23 Jan 2012 so it is certainly working for me but then again I had a lot of motivation. My friend has COPD and I could see me heading the same way, I was...

Thanks & well done to you too, if you can manage Christmas & New Year you are on a winner. That's 1 month today, brilliant!!

Just a quick update, so chuffed that I have made it through Christmas & New Year and still smoke free :bunnydance: There were a few tempting moments but I made it through, I hope that this means I can keep going! :D Thanks for all your support, have a good 2013.

I'm the same, really love my e-cig but need to cut down, that will be my new years resolution. Must admit though that this time last year I did not think that I would have gone 11 months without smoking!! I really can't complain although it has been a struggle with my weight, just joined a gym...

Brilliant, use everything that you can to help, it will be worth it.

Thanks Dominoes, unfortunately I can't afford the gym at the moment but hope to very soon. Just doing a modified version of my fitness video, swimming & walking at the moment and it seems to be working and doesn't aggravate the fibroids, so I'm fairly happy. Good luck with your fundraising...

Hi Karena99, Thank you for the congrats. Well done you on stopping too, I figured that a little weight was better than smoking and it's now pretty much under control, thanks to my new dog! I only come on here nowadays but MiniMins don't have a section for the plan I use when keeping my weight...

Hi, I hope you are doing OK and your cough is better now. It is over 8 months since I had a real cigarette :bunnydance: ( I am still using my e-cig, although a lot less now). I can breathe without wheezing and walk up hills without having to stop every few steps, so I am happy so far. I smoked...

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Hi Sef, hope you are doing well. Have a look under Harcombe Diet you should find others on the Harcombe diet there. Good luck. :)

Hi Ellie2409, I'm sure you have read the many ways that folk on here have stopped smoking but the main thing is that your partner really wants to stop himself. I have tried many different ways and spent lots of money along the way, hypnosis & acupuncture to name a few, this time I was so fed up...

Congratulations on your good news! It will be great motivation for you and with Allen Carr to help too, you will do it. Look after yourself.

It sounds as though you are getting your head in the right place which was the main thing for me. You really should get your cough checked though, it is probably nothing but you need to remove any worries before you give up, stress only makes things harder.:sigh: Well done on starting...

Well done Fionamcd, whichever ways suits you is the best way to give up! I hope everything is going well for you and that you are starting to feel the benefits of not smoking. I still can't get off my e-cig but find that I am so much healthier and I spend less in a month on e-cigs than I did in...

Good luck with giving up, it isn't easy but if you are ready to try again you should succeed. Take it a day at a time and learn from your previous attempt, you did well and it is understandable that you went back to smoking. Life throws lots of obsticles in our way but I'm glad you are trying...

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Thank you, they are just letting me get on with it for now but I'm sure that if they start causing me too much pain they will help me out. Coping really well and doing lots of walking along with the swimming so everything is looking up. Thanks again for helping.

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Phew, finally back in control of my weight (I hope). Had a major blip after gaining almost a stone due to stopping smoking but went back on 50/50 (I know it works because I lost nearly 2 stone on it, back in 2009). Back on maintenance again and walking my new puppy, which is really helping...

Silence, I have a new 5 month old puppy and she is finally quiet tonight!! :)

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Hi Ukquitter, hope you are doing OK. I really found that it was mainly in my mind this time. My OH smokes and my friend is now smoking again too, although she did have a mighty tough time with personal things going on so I can understand it and I will be there for when she is ready to try...

I would love to have an american style diner for the local kids to hang out in

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Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell

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Thank you, funny how you get blinkered when you have a problem, went swimming last night and no pain! Thanks again.:)

AAW8 do have new owners and apparently now have stocks of all that is available to order online. I think I was one of the lucky ones though and didn't have problems earlier on in the year.

Well done on giving up smoking, I'm sure that if you can do that you will soon see the weight coming off too. Take it a day at a time and celebrate being smoke free, it is a great achievement. Take care:bighug:

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Does anyone have any good aerobic exercises that can be done if you have fibroids? I suffer with awful pain if I do jogging or jumping jacks etc. Any tips would be great. :) Thanks.

I try to squeeze my knees together to work out my thighs and make sure that I get up and walk about regularly. Clenching your butt cheeks and doing pelvic floor exercises are also possible whilst sitting at your desk. Always sit up tall and hold your stomach in to help your posture. I always...

Hi Kati85, how are you getting on? Hope everything is going well for you and you are starting to feel the benefit of not smoking.

Still smoke free, 6 months on Monday:D didn't think I could do this. :bunnydance:

Laura, keep being positive and look after yourself, if they want to know you let them earn your respect, they shouldn't just expect it. Please believe in yourself and you will learn from this and get through these feelings. Hugs.

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Thanks Chezz, 19 months is brilliant. If you can stop smoking I'm sure you will be able to lose the weight now, 3 stones already shows great determination.

They have got the Xtras bars back in now so you can get your chewing fix!! Lol xx

I think it is only online. Have a look at their forum, they have lots of active members who can give you great support.

Drinking water is the best way to lose weight but you are obviously managing by drinking tea/coffee to get to your 3 litres. Peppermint or green tea are great for weight loss but plain water is definitely the best way to wash the toxins from your body. Keep up the great work!

I hate being uncomfortable in my clothes and although everyone says I fine my butt hurts when I sit down and my waist bands cut into me. I just want my clothes to fit again, I refuse to buy a bigger size!

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Well, still off the cigarettes but my friend has started smoking again :eek: . Still feel that I can do this but my weight is creeping up and I am struggling to stick to my plan. Really need to get my head around this weight gain and get down to some serious exercise & low carbing! Not a good...

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10lbs is a great start Val, I'm sure you can do it if your head is sorted. Take care.

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Yes and on Minimins - we can multitask!! TPBM is having a laugh

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Paradise City - Guns 'n' Roses

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How about cartoon characters: Astro (the Jetsons!)

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WOW! 5 months tomorrow, I never believed I could do this but here I am. One happy bunny!:bunnydance:

Half the battle is that you ARE aware :). You have done so well.

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Well done Lisa :party0049:. I haven't had a real cigarette for 5 months now and my lungs feel great but the weight has crept on a little. Starting to try and get that back under control again but happy that I actually don't want to clog my lungs up again. I couldn't have done it without my...

The previous owners are apparently being investigated by the administrators. I'm sticking with the new company for now and am quite happy with the service, only time will tell I suppose. Love the Curry, had a free sample in my last order!

Hi Lisa, how are you getting on? I hope you are OK.

Well done on stopping smoking, it is a MASSIVE achievement. You are an inspiration and I'm sure that you will soon shed those pounds.

When I had patches I did find the inhalator helped at moments of severe craving, just be careful that you don't overdose on nicotine by using it a lot though. It is shaped differently to a cigarette to get you out of that habit of a round cigarette, which really helps. I am using an e-cig this...

Still going OK, struggling to reduce my nicotine strength but determined I won't smoke a real cigarette. Lungs are great and have converted lots of my friends to e-cigs which is handy if my battery runs out when I'm out! It's my friends wedding on Saturday so that will probably be a struggle but...

Well it will be 4 months on Wednesday since I had a real cigarette and really hoping that this is the last time that I have to stop. Still using my e-cig at times but really low nicotine now and feeling so much better. My weight seems to have stabilised although not quite as low as I would...

Apparently your metabolism slows when you stop smoking but I would have thought that your exercise would have given it a boost. I'm struggling with my weight at the moment but determined not to go back to smoking, which is what I did at this stage last time, trying to learn from my mistakes...

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Hi, how are you getting on? You certainly seemed to be in a great frame of mind to succeed.

Well done to you too! I'm still off the cigarettes and battling the bulge, feel a lot fitter and my clothes are more comfortable although not loose yet. I try to eat nuts instead of sweets but my portion control is way off! Stay positive.

Hi Flumpet, thank you and I am so pleased you are trying again. Hope your first day went OK. Look after yourself.

Hi Flumpet, don't beat yourself up, you keep trying which is the important thing. You need to learn from each time you try to give up and you WILL succeed when the time is right for you. Stopping for 3 months was terrific, try to remember how good you felt when you weren't smoking. My...

Thank you, yes I'm still going and finding things a little easier now. 3 months gone and struggling to get into my clothes! ;) Started back on AAW8 this morning to try and get back in control and upping my steps too, phew. I refuse to buy a bigger size although it would be far more...

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12 weeks now, my friend started smoking again on week 12, last time she stopped, so quite hard work at the moment. We will get through this together. Tough though. :sign0163:

Track - think we entered at the same time - :o

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11 weeks and still going, weight is creeping up now so started doing more cardio. Still need my nicotine but moving on to a lower strength.

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10 weeks done, yeah! Still need the support but trying to focus on the positives.

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I must admit that I lost weight and then decided to give up smoking. I get scared when I see the pounds creeping on but now know that I am healthier, so can hopefully keep the creeping under control. Everyone has to do things in their own time in order to succeed.

Hi, how are you getting on? I started off on nicotine patches but the dreams were horrendous so I stopped them and just have my e-cig and nicotine inhaler now( no bad dreams). I didn't have burning feet thank goodness! This journey isn't easy, especially if you are losing weight at the same...

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Well, I have never done a thread before but having a tricky time today so thought I would share my thoughts. I stopped smoking 7 weeks ago, the same day as one of my close friends. We text each other daily at the start and we have both managed to stay off them even though our OH's smoke.:( We...

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Hi Lela, BMI is only a guide, Sir Steve Redgrave would probably be classed as obese because BMI is the ratio between weight and height. I have always found measurements to be a better guide and what weight you feel comfortable with. You are far more likely to maintain your own chosen goal weight...

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I really feel for you with the cramps :( , I use buscopan and they really help me. They are only tiny so shouldn't affect your losses and are amazing. Hope you feel better soon.

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I am enjoying this new series and love the Australian one too. They are really inspiring although sometimes the 'alliances' annoy me, wish they would all help each other.

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I'm so pleased for you Maka, Hope you have a lovely Christmas.:xmascheers:

I weigh myself most days but don't stress out unless my weight keeps going up. I also take measurements about once a month and this is my best maintenance tool. I total refuse to buy clothes in a size bigger and when my trousers start getting shorter I hit the streets, walking is my best friend...

I love eating almonds now, weird but they always take the edge off my cravings. Fortunately the plan I used taught me well! Low GI foods really do keep you feeling fuller for longer.

Hi LisHth, I'm not sure about these things either but this forum is wonderful, you can see that other people are going through the same things that you are. Good luck with your journey and make sure you go to the WW forum.

Hi WholeWheat, losing nearly 1.5 stone is certainly not to be sniffed at, although I have not heard of the diet. The main thing is to set yourself achievable goals that you can cross off and reward yourself with something special, I love having a facial or manicure but that may not be your cup...

Hi Lesley, welcome and congratulations on losing over 1 stone so far! You will get great support as well as inspiration on here, to help you on your way. You have already improved your health by getting your BMI below 30. Keep up the great work. Take care.

Hi Jane, welcome and good luck on your journey. Why not write down why you want to lose your weight, it will really help you to keep going if you have a bad day. I also have my measurements for the past 5 years(that is sooo sad!) which have been a motivator and now, a maintenance helper. Measure...

Hi Jennifer,sorry I don't know anything about the Dukan diet but if it works, go for it! At least now you know about the 'Don'ts' you can start getting some more results! Keep going, 5lbs lost already is a great start.

Hi Gandalf, welcome and I hope your journey goes well for you. The important thing is to set yourself achievable goals which you can cross off and move onto the next one. Your BMI is already reducing and will soon be under 30, which is a massive boost to your health. Keep your focus and you will...

HI, the first few days on a VLCD are a real roller coaster. Your body does not lose weight in an even way and weighing yourself daily really doesn't help(although most of us do it!!). Try to focus on your weekly weigh in and you will find that all your hard work really has paid off. Losing...

Hi Tillymint, congrats on your loss, which is brilliant. I hope you are enjoying Zumba, apart from being great for you, it lifts your mood too! You are probably building muscle, which is fantastic news in the long term. Although it may be affecting your current losses, muscle requires calories...

Hi to both of you, you are getting losses which is wonderful and shows dedication. Your groups and of course, the forums, are there to help you, so grab everything, the inspiration on here is brilliant so take it and then inspire others with your progress, stay positive too.

Hi Silly Kitten, welcome and all the very best with your journey. I hope everything is going great for you and I look forward to hearing how you are getting on. My theory is that whatever way you choose to lose your weight, we all celebrate each others success. Keep your focus and the losses...

Interestingly professional rugby players can have a BMI that classes them as obese but they do not carry much fat and are certainly fit! Your BMI should be used as a guide, everyone is different and dropping too low is dangerous. My fave way to keep on track is to take my measurements and I...