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    To all those that have had success, just a quick question...

    Hmmmm I hate my thighs. I wouldn't hate them so much if it wasn't for the cellulite. But they're the fattest part of me. Literally, tree trunks. Between 15 and 12 stone they've shrunk by approx 6 inches. Now, if they were to shrink by another 6 inches I'd be thrilled, but I'm not sure that's...
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    How Far Are You From Goal?

    9lb to my first goal (a healthy weight!) :) 34 lb to ultimate goal - ten stone.
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    Chinese - chicken in peking sauce

    It's my Mum's favourite, but she's not sure how many syns it is and whether it's allowed. I expect it'll have too many, (as the chicken is in batter,) but wanted to check on here first.
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    A year in the life of a loser

    Gosh, is this diary old or what? I’ve not been here in forever! I’m eighteen now (nearly nineteen) and unfortunately the journey is still ongoing. I’m 12 stone 5lb now, which is still far too high for me, but a million miles away from what I started at (almost 18 stone!) Unfortunately I’ve had...
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    So Far To Go...

    Believe me, I know how you feel. I started out with over seven stone to lose. It is difficult and there are times when you might feel like it's impossible - but it isn't! :) I've lost 5 stones now and have about two more to go. Now that I've lost that amount, two stone actually doesn't seem...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Eeeek - long time no see! I've not posted on here for several months. Long story short I got a bit lazy in the few months before Christmas and basically stopped losing weight (too much rubbish food and little to no exercise.) But thankfully, for the most part I've maintained. :) I'm kicking...
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    Head lost weight after gastric-band hypnosis

    I think it's a fantastic idea as long as the person is open-minded. The mind is the most powerful tool we have.
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    How Far Are You From Goal?

    I think, 20lb to go to my first goal (healthy weight) and 44lb to my ultimate goal - that seems a long way away!
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    I gained an lb this week, which I'm annoyed by, but I know why I did. I didn't watch my calories closely enough, didn't do enough exercise, ate too much salt the day before weigh in day and didn't drink enough water throughout the week. It's no wonder really! And I've had two terrible days...
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    the "i want to lose 50lb by 2011" thread

    Oh - I haven't been on Wemitts in so long! I went through a funny four or five weeks where I didn't exercise much, didn't each too well and basically didn't lose anything. But I've got back on track (for the most part) and have dropped a few lbs in the last couple of weeks. I now only have 3lbs...
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    Small steps - mini targets

    My next target is to get into the 12s (181lb.) I'm so close, but it seems to be taking forever! :D
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Not been in here for ages! Just catching up now.Nee the dresses are fabulous - I love ASOS. Their clothes are amazing. I could easily spend half of my weekly money there!As for me - my weight loss has slowed down a fair bit lately. I mainly put it down to our fridge breaking and thus lots of...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Lost 2 1/2 this week! That means I'm finally in the 13s - wohooo! :D That's not that exciting in itself, but the 13s are only a stone from the 12s and 12st-something will be the least I've been in years! Still a long way to go, but I can finally see some light at the end of the tunnel. Well...
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    Loose Skin? :O

    ^ Personally I do think loose skin exists. I've seen people on the internet who have folds and folds of it, despite being at a low body fat %. Of course, there are things you can do to help yourself and help prevent it. MSM is supposed to be very good - check out these videos. One is by a girl...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    GOOD LUCK with your medical Ronsy. I will keep my fingers crossed for you! So I measured myself all over yesterday and found that since my last measure-in (almost three months ago!) I've lost: 3 inches off my waist 4 inches off my hips 4 1/2 off each leg/upper thigh 3 off my back/under-bra...
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    Finding my head isnt catching up

    Yeah, I know what you mean. My goal has and always will be 140lbs (10 stone.) But I'm trying to get to 164 initially as it's less intimidating. I started 86lb overweight! I can see some physical changes in my body - I know my belly and hips are a LOT smaller. But I hate my legs; they still look...
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    Small steps - mini targets

    3lb away from my next mini-goal! :)
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    the "i want to lose 50lb by 2011" thread

    I'll join - although I can guarantee you I won't be able to lose 50lb by the new year! So I'll shoot for 60-70% of that, so 30-35lbs, if that's OK. Another 50lb or so is my long, long term goal though - hopefully achievable by this time next year.
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    Which diet are you doing?

    I'm doing calorie counting. I've lost nearly 4 stone on it! I did lose a few lbs on Slimming World, which is also a great plan, but I started under-eating on that due to a fear that I was eating too much (I know.) :rolleyes: I was constantly hungry and my weigtloss was fairly slow. I need the...
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    Why after exercising am I so so hungry!!!!!!

    Yeah, it's totally natural that when you exercise very hard or very often you will need more food. I tend to eat a banana pre-workout and a few eggs or some lean turkey post-workout! :) Your muscles need the protein.
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Actually I lost 3lb last week. No idea why I typed 2lb! I also did a "ten minute target toning" video at the weekend. It was one heck of a killer! Ten minutes of toning exercises on every major muscle group - including some weights for the arms. I can still feel it today, particularly in my...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Lost 2lb this week! Finally getting there. I only have another 2lb to lose and then I’ll no longer be obese, merely “overweight.” Hanz, I can sympathise totally. I've been overweight since puberty began and I always blame everything on my weight! And I always say, "when I'm slim I'll do this,"...
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    Lose every month challenge

    I forgot I created this thread! An update from me: May - 2.2lb June - 5lb (so far)
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Hey ladies and gents, Hope you're all doing well. Hanz - congrats on your recent losses. That's fabulous. judith55 - according to your profile you haven't been obese for some time. Or am I misinterpreting that? Anyway, I myself had a horrible weekend. Escaped to the cinema on Sunday...
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    Cellulite?

    I've got really bad cellulite on my hips and the tops of my thighs whichs is so depressing. This is probably a stupid question, but will it reduce as I lose more weight? -- or am I stuck with it for life! It looks terrible!
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    A year in the life of a loser

    So I had an excellent week last week - I lost over 4lbs! I can't remember the last time I lost that much. I'm very happy! :D I don't expect that every week, but it would be nice to drop a few lbs this week. The 13s are so close now. So close. I haven't been in the 13s since I was thirteen :o...
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    Waitressing

    Do you know what you burn when totally sedentary? Generally, what your burn whilst on your feet is double that of your sedentary burn. So say you burn 100 sedentary = 200 for being on your feet and then add on the walking. Perhaps another 100-200. So theoretically you could have burnt almost...
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    National Movie Awards

    Awwww. You look lovely! Out of curiosity - how did you land tickets? I really enjoyed the show. James Nesbitt is hilarious - I love how deadpan he is. I'm obsessed with all and everything Harry Potter, so I had to watch it for that alone. It was interesting to see the compilation of all the...
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    Realistically how much do you want to..

    It's so difficult to say, since we all vary so much and I can't say for certain what size I will be when I've lost x amount of weight. Currently I have lost about 3 1/2 stone and three dress sizes on top and 2-3 on the bottom. So if I repeat that again, theoretically I should be a size 10. That...
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    BMI - Even at my target still shows overweight!

    OK, my opinion on BMI is pretty much the same as everyone else in here - it's merely a guideline (and not always a very accurate one, either!) So much depends on your frame, how you're built, how tall you are etc. I'm shooting for a healthy BMI as my initial goal - mainly because then I will no...
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    The dreaded plateau

    Well done Lucky Cat! That's brilliant - we both broke our plateaus by doing the same thing! :D Long may it continue. Lovely Laura - thank you! It actually seems illogical to eat more, but I was eating at a very large deficit before - far more than is recommended. I hope it continues to work. :)
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    Small steps - mini targets

    I think my next mini-target is just 2lbs away. I buy myself a little gift - sometimes to do with weight loss, sometimes not - every time I lose 10lbs. Another 2lb will mark another 10lb. So can't wait for that. A bigger "mini" target, is, I suppose, to get into the next stone bracket (7lb...
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    The dreaded plateau

    I know how you feel. It is hard! For six weeks I've done hours of exercise a day and stuck to about 1500/1600 calories and... nothing! That said, I am happy to say I have finally broken through the evil plateau this week. I've lost 4.4lb. I think that's the most I've EVER lost in one week...
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    How Far Are You From Goal?

    I'm 2 1/2 stone from goal. Ultimately, I'd like to get down to about ten stone, but that's for the future. 11 stone 10lb would put me in a size 12/14, which is pretty good! :)
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    Flabby arms - exercise help?

    I'm beginning to think I need to do something about my massive arms. They're 14 inches at the widest point. :eek: In the 44lbs I've lost, very little of it seems to have come off my arms. They are looking terrible! They are also a bit flabby - they look like a 40-year-olds and I'm nowhere near...
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    What are you looking forward to?

    Great idea for a thread! :) Short term - Get my weightloss going again and get into the 13s (12lb away.) Medium term - get a healthy BMI and get into size 12-14 clothes (hopefully by autumn.) Long term - to reach my goal weight, maintain long-term and finally feel comfortable in my own skin...
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    The dreaded plateau

    Lovely_Laura - Thank you. I have heard that eating regularly can help. There are conflicting studies on this, but it's worth a try, I think. :) judith55 - thanks. I try and trust the maths. I currently do an hour of cardio (in the evenings, lately, since it's too hot to do during the day.) In...
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    The dreaded plateau

    I think I am in it. The scales haven't budged for three whole weeks now - I seem to be doing everything "right." Getting plenty of water in, exercising etc. I was advised to up my calories, so I have, from about 1600 to 1800. I've doubled my exercise, tried to be more active in my every day...
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    Beating yourself up for getting here in the first place?

    Good luck to you! I'm trying to focus on the positives and realise that I am almost 3 1/2 stone lighter now than I was this time last year. And hopefully by next year I'll be happy with my size again. I always dislike the summer - you walk into all those shops with the gorgeous dresses and...
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    Phillip Schofield

    He's one of the few youngish guys (ok, over forty, but I still think of him as young) whose grey hair doesn't seem to age him at all.
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    Phillip Schofield

    From what I've read, he used to dye his hair darker when he was younger, because he was going grey by 20! But apparently now it's all natural.
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    It's interesting about the emotional aspect of eating. I don't think I've particularly suffered from that in the past. What I do notice though, is that when I was younger, I saw every "diet" as a short-term soultion. I didn't have the will-power to resist that ice-cream in the park or the cakes...
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    A year in the life of a loser

    I'm back again! I thought it was by time I updated this journal. I've changed its title - tehee - I amused myself when coming up with that! So much has happened to me since I started this journal and I don't want to bore people with the minor details. I lost 2 1/2 stone by September last year...
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    where would you most like to lose weight?

    Arms, hips and thighs. Curse my thunder thighs! :)
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    I've had a good few days! I'm counting every calorie. Just had a BLT for lunch... yum! :p On the flipside, I also did 2 hours of exercise today, so now I'm exhausted! :eek:
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    Is this true?!

    My BMR is 1786.1. I eat 1650 - 1700 most days. It seems to be a comfortable amount. Are you sure you can't eat below your BMR?
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    Lose every month challenge

    Anyone can join - I'm a slow loser myself, so it will fluctuate from month to month. Hopefully most of us will lose at least a little each month. :)
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    I've had a few off weeks. Two weeks ago I gained a 1lb and only just got it off last week. I assumed I would lose more and the initial gain was water weight, but apparently not. I am annoyed that I spent seven hours exercising last week, only to get back to what I was. So far so good this...
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    Exercise daily, but I don't have an active lifestyle

    Thanks! This is very good advice and I'm going to try and incorporate it into my days from now on. Broken down into little chunks, it seems far more manageable. Thanks for the advice. I have long suspected that my somewhat inactive lifestyle is responsible for my slow weight loss. I do feel...
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    When did people notice

    My Grandma and Aunt noticed at the weekend that I'd lost a lot of weight. They have both seen me a few times during the journey, but I think I've lost about 1.5 st since they last saw me! :) My Mum and Dad notice all the time - but they know that I'm actually trying to lose weight! :p My Mum's...
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    long term goals

    My goal are both short and long-term. For example: A weekly loss of 1-2lb (this one always fails though.) To get into the overweight category (7lbs away.) To have a healthy BMI by September (39lbs away.) To continue to exercise and become stronger and fitter. To eventually reach my ultimate...
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    Lose every month challenge

    This is my first challenge and this literally popped into my head twenty seconds ago, so it could very well be a crazy idea! :D :D As a slow-loser (ha) I always find myself disappointed with my weekly weigh-ins. However, even a 1lb a week adds up to a decent loss every month. So in this...
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    ~*Sexy for Summer Challenge*~ All Diets Welcome

    Just here with an update! :) I don't think I'm going to make this challenge with 22lb to lose in five weeks - but to be down another ten lb would be nice! rainbow brite - 70lbs - 57lbs to go! thefutureisbright - 42lbs - 42lbs to go! harriet2 - 61lb - 45lb to go! Brian-harrison - 31lb - 25lb...
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    The 'BIG' 4 stone Challenge....Anyone can join :)

    I'm back on CC for a while and hoping for a 2lb loss this week. My main problem at the moment is that I've been feeling ill/dizzy/sickly etc. for a few days. Yesterday I was only able to exercise for about 40 minutes and it wasn't very intense. Today I was planning on going for a run, but...
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    Does this sound accurate?

    Thanks for the reply! I'm wondering whether the bottle is accurate or not (as odd as that sounds.) As I mentioned, it is a baby bottle, but it does have a measure of oz on the side. The bowl that I put the porridge in was smaller than average and the portion didn't go up to the top. Yes, I did...
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    Does this sound accurate?

    It's my first day back on CC and I'm feeling anxious over whether I'm counting my calories correctly. I'm aiming for 1600 a day. First things first. I had porridge for breakfast this morning and measured out 4oz in a baby bottle. I assumed that it would be fairly low calorie, since it didn't...
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    Exercise daily, but I don't have an active lifestyle

    I've been losing weight over the past year. I've tried eating different amounts of calories throughout this time. At one point I tried to eat 1200-1300 and exercise. I lost a GOOD amount of weight on that (2-3lb a wk,) but then decided it probably wasn't healthy long term to eat so few calories...
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    Back on CC for a while

    I've been doing Slimming World from home for a few months and have had decent losses. However, recently it's slowed to nothing and I keep losing-gaining. At first I thought SW was working better than calorie counting, but recently I think the losses are actually becoming slower than they ever...
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    Exercise Challenge

    I try and exercise everyday. Today I've done 60 minutes of exercise in the garden - mainly skipping and running. Feeling very good. :)
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    WastedInk's exercise diary

    I did a combination of things today. Sunday is one of my two "moderate" exercise days. However, I did still work pretty hard and ended up doing closer to an intense workout than a moderate one, I think. :greenapple: I did a combination of running, skipping and stairs today. A little like...
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    WastedInk's exercise diary

    Hi, I forgot I started this diary! :o I've been recording what I've done since May 1. Here are the kinds of things I'm doing: Saturday May 1 - off Sunday May 2 - 23 mins of aerobic step exercises (HR between 70-86% of MHR.) 230 calories burnt. Monday May 3 - 20 minutes step exercises...
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    Exercise!

    Good point! :D It also means I'm outside in the fresh air more than I would be if I were a member of the gym. Going to have to join in September though once the weather gets colder. Hopefully I'll be nearer to target by then though.
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    no longer obese yay

    Congrats! What a great achievement! :) I can't wait to be merely "overweight," (10lb to go!) :p
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    This MONTH I have lost . . . .

    I haven't lost that slowly, although I started a lot heavier than you. I have only joined SW recently, so I’m not really sure whether it would have been different had I been on this plan. However, my losses on the other plan (CC) were quite small, infrequent and slow. It took me almost a year to...
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    £1 for a pound

    This is an EXCELLENT idea. However, I don't think I've got £44 spare at the moment, so I might just start adding a £ every time I lose from now on. I've got at least 50lb left to lose, which could go part-way towards something nice. My Mum will probably be kind enough to give the rest. :D
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    =)x NEW x=) Four week challenge, starting tomorrow:D

    I'll join - 10lb.5 for me, as well. I've had a difficult few weeks, but I'm switching my exercise routine up this week and making a few subtle changes: Emzy22 - 10 lbs Lovely Laura - 11lbs scottsblue- 10lb lexie_dog- 10lb bryony- 8lb emmaleonie1984-8lb gemma- 9lbs tinkerbellsmum- 8lbs...
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    Stuck in a bit of a rut!

    Yes, I've been measuring myself and I have lost about 1/2 an inch on my waist over a few weeks, I think. Everywhere else is the same. Muscle can be gained - although it usually takes several months for a woman to gain even a few lbs of muscle.
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    Stuck in a bit of a rut!

    Thanks. This could be the issue. I did drink a lot of water yesterday (five large glasses and tea.) However, I'm a bit inconsistent with it. I'll try and shoot for six or seven large glasses per day and hope that helps.
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    Stuck in a bit of a rut!

    I've been on SW for about seven weeks and have lost about 7lb so far which sounds reasonable, but then I looked at my "tracker" of the last four weeks and I've only lost 2.7lb in four week. I'm not one that's wanting to speed through weightloss, but that seems incredibly slow considering I'm...
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    lost 12lbs in 3 weeks and got slimmer of the month!!!

    Great job! Well done. :)
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    Exercise!

    Intense cardio x 3 (60 minutes) Moderate cardio x 2 (60 minutes) Interval training (very intense cardio) x 2 (although this only lasts 20 minutes!) Three weight training sessions and a couple of walks. I really should join a gym. :rolleyes:
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    Can't always fit enough food into my day!

    An odd thing to say, I know. However, recently I have noticed that perhaps two or so days a week I will really eat very little. Not consciously, but it’s just because I’ve had a busy day, don’t feel hungry or forget to eat extra food. Today, for example I only had the following: Breakfast -...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Lost 2lb this week. Plus the 0.7lb that I gained last week. Yeahhhhh! :D Keep truckin' everyone.
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    What is your current weight & dress size?

    I'm 14 stone 10lb (keep varying,) 5 ft 8 inches and am a size 18 on the bottom and about a 16 on top (hopefully for not much longer!)
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    TOTM gains

    Hi, I've recently noticed that prior to TOTM and during TOTM I almost always gain weight. Last week I gained a small amount due to, I imagine, PMS. I did not eat outrageous amounts (not enough to gain weight,) and I still exercised loads. The problem with this is that it leaves me only 2 weeks...
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    Syns in Chinese takeaway?

    Well, actually no it doesn't, but that's a horrible picture. The real thing is actually quite tasty (sadly.) carla75 - thanks! I'll keep that in mind. Sounds nice.
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    "Big girls you are beautiful" - Smaller girls...?

    Sorry for bumping up an old thread. I find this a fascinating read. Mainly because I’m the entire opposite of this! I don’t know HOW to dress a size 16 body. I know the kinds of clothes I love and the kinds of clothes that would suit me… if I were a size 10! LOL! As things are I don’t feel...
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    WastedInk's exercise diary

    Thought I'd start an exercise diary to track my progress. I've been exercising on an almost daily basis for almost a year now. :D Exercise, for me, has been such an intrinsic part of my weightloss - just as important, if not more, than my diet. I aim to do six-seven hours of highly intense...
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    Under 100lbs to lose now. Woop Woop.

    Excellent! Well done on getting past the 100lb mark. I started out with a similar amount to lose, and now I have about half of that to lose. Very nice feeling. You'll be there in no time. :D
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Urgh. 0.7 lb on this week. :sigh: It's annoying, because if anything I ate less this week than I did last week. The main problem was lack of exercise. Think I only did about 2 1/2 hours of intense stuff throughout the whole week and about 2 hour of moderate. Usually it's 4 hours + of intense and...
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    Syns in Chinese takeaway?

    Mushroom fu yung: Chicken is the same, just with chicken, not mushrooms.
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    New start - 7 stone aim!!

    A healthy BMI range is 18.5-25 I believe. But do whatever suits you. Personally I set an initial target (of just a healthy BMI,) but I plan to review it once I get there and probably lower it until I'm comfortable. You could set an "initial" target like I did (say, 13 stone, as you mentioned,)...
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    Beating yourself up for getting here in the first place?

    Sigh. That's me. I'm really pleased with how much I've achieved over the past 11 months (44 lbs lost,) and I think I should be on target to lose the final fifty or so over the next year, BUT I still can’t help being so angry at myself. I try not to blame myself entirely, I’ve had certain...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Weigh day tomorrow, I have a feeling I haven't had a good week. I've been careful about my eating for the most part, but not managed to get much exercise in. So I would be happy with even a small loss TBH.
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    What do you love about you?

    1) I like my eyes - sometimes they look brown, sometimes they look green and sometimes they have a blue hue. 2) I like my skin - it's smooth, babylike, and acne/spot free. 3) I like my hair - it's long, thick and suits my face well. 4) I like my nose - it's small and cute. 5) I like my...
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    Reaching for your Zen in 2010!!

    Well done TJ! Excellent loss! I started my weightloss journey last May with 100lbs to lose, now I have just over fifty to lose. So I am almost at my "half century." Hoping to lose the rest of it this year. :D
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    Moderate or very active?

    OK, I need to work out how active I am for one of those online calculator things (I know they're not terribly reliable, but they're a baseline.) So the options are sedentary, lightly active, moderately active, very active or extremely active. Anyhow, this is what I do exercise-wise during the...
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    Syns in Chinese takeaway?

    Sorry, bumping this up since it hasn't had any replies yet. Anyone have any ideas?
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    At goal weight...now what do I do?

    Yup. Agree with everyone else in here. I'd just stick to plan but up the healthy Es, if I were you. That's what I'm planning to do, when I reach target (still miles away for me.) :p Congrats on the weightloss and reaching target. You should be proud.
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    Six Stone To Lose?

    I have another 3 1/2- 4 stone to lose and I'm hoping to reach target by the end of this year (maybe wishful thinking, but whatever.) :D I managed to lose 3 stone in five months, but then struggled for months on end, kept having blips. So hopefully 3 1/2- 4 stone is doable in 9 months Anyway, I...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Welcome to the thread Claire and Red. Good luck! :) It seems so much more attainable now. It'll sure feel good to be "overweight." Tehee. Great! And yes, we can. Great goal. I started out with a similar BMI to you (I think I started at 38) and now to be down almost 8 BMI points is amazing...
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    How do you know when to stop?

    I agree - I'm only halfway there with my weightloss, but I think it'll be tough knowing when to stop. My current plan is to just get to a "healthy" BMI - which is about 40lbs away (I think.) But my ultimate target is about 140lbs. But I'll have to see how I feel. I may be happy when I get to...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Lost 2lb last week. :D Aiming for 2-2.5 lb this week! I was a bit naughty earlier today and had a little too much chocolate. :479: I've been good for the rest of the day though, so hopefully that'll have made up for it! Need to get a good 40 mins of exercise in today, too. I'm excited to now...
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    Small steps - mini targets

    My next mini target is 5lb away. Not too bad. :)
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    How does it work calorie-wise?

    All the information in the Slimming World books, online etc. is that you do not have to count calories on SW and that it is not about calories. However, since research shows that the only way to lose approximately a 1lb is to create a calorie deficit of 500 calories (by diet or exercise,) is...
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    Syns in Chinese takeaway?

    Hello, Unfortunately, my family has a Chinese take-away every Saturday. Usually I have a green day on Saturday and try to choose the healthiest meal possible. Currently I have wholegrain rice and mushrooms/vegetables in a light gravy sauce (the gravy sauce is minimal.) I tend to count this as...
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    Have you got mini goals?

    My goals are in my sig! I would like to be able to fit into size 18 trousers and size 14 tops comfortably. So that's my next goal. This week I want to lose 2.5 -3lb. I want to get fitter and fitter, too. :D I definitely find myself less out of breath these days.
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    Exercise Motivation

    Yesterday I did an hour of cardio - stairs and skipping. Quite intense stuff. Then I walked around the supermarket for an hour (I think that counts as mild exercise.) Today I've done 25 minutes of stairs - again, very intense. I was gasping towards the end. :eek:
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    Exercise Motivation

    I did 1 hour of cardio today, including: Skipping Stairs Trampolining Feeling suitably tired now. :)
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    Exercise Motivation

    Great idea for a thread. So far: 25 minutes of trampolining Hoping to do some skipping once dinner has settled. :D
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    Has easter wrecked you diet?

    Guilty :cry: The plan was going fairly well. I'd lost 4lb since starting (only started three weeks ago) and then Easter comes and BAM. It all goes to pot! :sigh: I had a total of six Easter eggs and I've eaten 3 1/2 so far. Curse me. I just ate almost an entire easter egg just now. It was...
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    Fried breakfast is healthiest start to day, say scientists

    Oh YAY! :character00100: Tehee. Not sure whether that research is true, but if it is - GREAT! Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day (although it's considerably less fatty than that meal shown in the picture!)
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    Weight training newbie. Ideas?

    Hello! I've recently begun weight training using dumbbells. Unfortunately I know so little about weight training that I fear I'm not doing it well enough to reap the benefits. For one thing, I only work out my arms/shoulders with weights. And do basics for the stomach/abdomen. Here is a basic...
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    2 hours

    At your weight two hours is too much, in my opinion. Even people that are quite overweight shouldn't do excessive amounts. If I were you I'd do an hour maximum.
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    April Challenge!!!!!

    I'll go for 8-9lb. Kerry - 8lbs AaronC - 8lbs Krystle (kes)- 8-10lbs. sian -6lbs TJ ~ 7lbs JakkiG - 14lbs KittyBling- 8lbs chickydee - 12lbs sa89 - 10lbs soocermom = 7lbs x Alex x -TBC Wasted Ink - 8-9lb
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    Weight Loss & Dress Sizes (UK)

    It does seem to depend on factors such as: Your build Where your fat is distributed Whether you have worked out whilst losing weight. Your height I, for example, have lost nearly three stone and gone down two dress sizes on top, but only one dress size on the bottom. I'm a real pear. No fair!
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    Has anyone lost a lot of weight and NOT had loose skin?

    Thanks for all the great responses. I do agree that the info in the link makes a lot of sense. sweetpeas - wow. Amazing achievement. I would like to lose around 4 stone within the next 12 months. I think that is quite achievable and will allow my skin to shrink at the correct rate. I'm going...
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    ~*Sexy for Summer Challenge*~ All Diets Welcome

    Hiiiiiii! :D Haven't been in this thread in ages, but I'm back. We're shooting for June 21st, right? Well in light of this I've revised my plans a little bit. Here we go: rainbow brite - 70lbs - 57lbs to go! thefutureisbright - 42lbs - 42lbs to go! harriet2 - 61lb - 45lb to go...
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    Trampolining effective exercise?

    I did 20 minutes of trampolining in the garden today (we have a big trampoline.) I was wondering whether this is an effective exercise for calorie/fat burning? I did some research on it and found that NASA use trampolining in training and (supposedly) say that ten minutes of it is as useful as...
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    Clothes Size - How much weight had you to lose to drop a size?

    Do you work out and exercise? I know you can't "spot" reduce fat, but I believe a person that has worked out throughout weightloss tends to take a lower dress size than those who haven't. I could be talking complete rubbish here, so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
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    Working out for over an hour a day... how many calories to eat?

    Thanks for all the great advice in this thread! :) I have actually switched over to Slimming World now. Calorie counting was getting a little too restrictive. However, I have incorporated the advice in this thread. Faustina - thanks for the great advice. I have got rid of most of my ready meals...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    OK, so I know mid-week weigh-ins are naughty, :o but I succumbed this morning and was horrified to see a 3lb gain! W-H-A-T?! However, it is TOTM, so hopefully it's just water retention or something. Food-wise I'm doing pretty well. I'm on a red day- had bacon, eggs and a cheese toastie for...
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    World's fattest man to disclose his diet tips

    How could anyone eat that much? Even when I was at my heaviest I wasn't consuming more than 2,700, if that. I don't really think his diet tips are going be anymore useful than any other diet book out there (eat less, move more.) I suppose the only aspect he could help dieters with is the...
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    Model weighing 7st 7lbs 'too overweight' for catwalk

    Some models are obviously naturally skinny, but the majority do seem to starve themselves in order to reach the ideal. I don't blame the girls, they are in such a high-pressure, image-based industry. Not to mention the fact that most models are so young when they get into it. I blame the...
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    How Far Are You From Goal?

    Well today I weighed in at 14 stone 13.2 lb. My provisional weight loss goal is to get to 11 stone 10lb. I can see myself reducing that to about 10 stone. But I will have to see how I feel when I get to my provisional goal. I’m 3 stone 3lb away from my provisional goal. Which doesn’t sound...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    I've had a good day so far. Need to do some serious exercise later though. I survived Sunday Lunch yesterday - had quite a good day overall! Think I'll just have a slice of toast and some fruit later today. :)
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    The 'BIG' 4 stone Challenge....Anyone can join :)

    PiiNK_PuNkStarr x - You've done amazingly well! And so quickly. You really are incredible. Anyway girls (and guys) I had a bad day today. 22 syns in popcorn at the cinema. :( Argh. It's bad because weigh day is tomorrow. We'll see. I was good the rest of the day, so hopefully it won't be too...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    On my first week of SW now. :) I have to say, I'm loving the flexibility, but I haven't stuck to it one hundred percent, because of a few meals out this week. Most days I've had 15 + syns. For the next few days I'm going to try and stick to 5-10 and hope that boosts the weightloss. I already...
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    "Normal" measurements?

    Oh lucky you! My bust is 36 and my waist is 34, but my hips are absolutely massive. I hate them. :( I'm never sure whether I'm measuring correctly - I always measure around the largest area of the rear. Is that correct? judimac - thanks for the advice, I will do that. :)
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    Has anyone lost a lot of weight and NOT had loose skin?

    Thanks - I have seen that before and it is interesting and makes sense. I remember someone posting on here a while ago saying that a Dr they knew from Cambridge Univ also advocated this approach. One thing that is interesting is that when you see loose, crepy skin removed during surgery on TV...
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    Has anyone lost a lot of weight and NOT had loose skin?

    Did you tone/exercise during weightloss? Well I'm hoping my age (17) combined with the fact I've obviously never had kiddies may help my skin's elasticity at least a little. I do tone quite a bit - three hours of weight training a week, with 100 press-ups/100 situps and crunches a day. I do...
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    Super-sized mother Donna Simpson already weighs 43st, but she is determined to nearly

    This is absolutely terrible. :confused: Someone should intervene IMO. I agree she needs therapy.
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    "Normal" measurements?

    Hope this is in the right thread, I wasn't sure where to put it since it relates to fitness and weight loss. I've started taking my body measurements around every 1/2 stone. I record: My waist measurement My hips/rear My upper arm My upper leg My bust I have a basic idea about the...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    I didn't do so well last week. I'm not quite sure what went wrong. Anyhow, I've swapped over to SW now and I'm going to see how this goes. My Mum's doing SW, so it's easier, as we can both eat the same kinds of meals. Need to do some trampolining later.
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    Has anyone lost a lot of weight and NOT had loose skin?

    Hey all! Thanks for the replies. I have lost almost 3 stone and don't have any so far. My arms are sort of flabby, which is depressing, but I think that's due to chubbiness more than loose skin. Hopefully genes/age/luck is on my side with this one! I did some research into this the other night...
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    Switching from CC to SW.

    Hello! I’ve been calorie counting for almost a year and have lost almost three stone. I want to lose the last 3 ½ stone or so this year on SW. The reason I’ve switched to SW is because I think it gives me more choice and variety. Rather than having to stick to a certain amount of calories, I can...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    Judith55 - welcome! This thread is motivational! colly strings - I hate having my picture taken - I can sympathise. I absolutely CRINGE when I look at pictures from last year. Eeeeek! I’m hoping that one day soon I’ll be able to look at pictures and feel happy about the way I look.
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    Has anyone lost a lot of weight and NOT had loose skin?

    Just out of curiosity - there are so many threads on here about loose skin, ways of preventing it, emotional problems linked to it. I’m one of those that still worries about it (often daily) and have spent quite a lot of money trying to prevent it happening. You name it, I do it. Creams, body...
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    Skin Firming Cream

    I have a military-like skin regime. I hope to god it works... because I put a lot of effort in! Weight training - 2 hours a week Situps/pushups/other toning exercises - 1 hour a week Body brush (followed by cold-hot shower for skin stimulation) - every day Skin firming creams - Nourish skin...
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    Working out for over an hour a day... how many calories to eat?

    Thanks for all the great advice! :) Well I've calculated my BMR (which is 1825.6) and taken into account my level of activity, which I would call moderate, since I exercise for at least an hour every day, although aside from the exercise, I'm not particularly active - other than walking around...
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    I was good yesterday. Didn't do much exercise other than weight training and a few sit-ups though. Today I've done 50 minutes of cardio. I need to do some weights and a bit of skipping. I being good so far today. I had a large (but healthy) breakfast. I'm not particularly hungry yet. :)
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    'BIG' .......Bring on the summer :D

    I will join if that's okay. I would like to get to around 11 stone for September. It’s a bit of a tall order – but I’ll give it a go. I’m on the lower end of obese still and can’t wait to be merely “overweight.” That’s still a stone a way. Not too bad. My aim is to get into the 14s this March. I...
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    Working out for over an hour a day... how many calories to eat?

    Sorry to bump this up, but it's a few days old. Does anyone have any ideas?
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    Working out for over an hour a day... how many calories to eat?

    I usually work out seven days a week. The workout usually consists of stuff like skipping, stair exercise, some fast-paced walking + lunges, squats and leg lifts. My workout is moderate-intense. My HR tends to peak at about 170 BPM during a session and averages around 150. I tend to work out...
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    What have we eaten today

    OK, not the best of days - Breakfast - Teaspoon of Olive oil - 22 cals Two eggs, half a can of beans and three rashes of bacon (no fat.) - 468 Banana - 95 calories Block of dark chocolate - 49 calories Lunch - Low fat crisp sandwhich - 350 Total: 984. Dinner to go still. :eek:
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    When Do You Realise You Are Losing Weight?

    I still can't tell! I still look really, really fat to me. :D Although that said my tum is definitely smaller. But my face still looks fat and my higs/legs/bum area are STILL huge (I am pear-shaped!) Although I've dropped two dress sizes, 20 on top, to 16 and 22 on bottom to 18. So hurrah for...
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    Really struggling to get the weight off. Help!

    I’ve been losing weight for nine months now and have lost 2 stone 7lb. Whilst I’m pleased with the loss, it seems pretty small given my starting weight and I haven’t noticed a huge amount of difference in terms of how I look/feel. Even when I started my weight loss plan, I didn’t lose more than...
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    Loose Skin after Weight Loss?

    Yeah. I think it's a combination of a lot of things. My Mum lost over 4 stone when she was my age and did not have any at all. And she didn’t even exercise. I’m praying I have her genetics and don’t get any either. I have lost 2 ½ stone and have none so far, but I still have over 3 stone to go...
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    A year in the life of a loser

    Feeling a bit peeved this week because, so far, I've put on the 2lb I lost last week. I'm not sure why. Most days I've eaten my usual 1500-1600 calories and done 1 hour + of cardio and weights. Maybe it's just water weight, although the TOTM is not particularly near.
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    What have we eaten today

    Bad day so far. :sigh: Breakfast: 1 TBS of - olive oil - 120 Porridge - 200 Milk - 65 Milk in Tea - 28 Banana - 95 cals Snack: yoghurt - 95 cals Snack 2: one slice of wholemeal bread (99 cals), cheese (50 cals), Coleslaw (35 cals) Lunch: BLT on wholemeal bread :o + salad - 550 cals. = 1...
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    Easter Challange

    I'll join and shoot for 10 lb in time for Easter (14 st 9lb.)
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    Loose Skin after Weight Loss?

    I've been concerned about this, too. I carry most of my weight on my legs/bum, but I do have a tummy and getting loose skin is my worst nightmare. Argh. If you've not had any after 3 stone + is it unlikely to happen? :confused: My arms and lower tum are a bit flabby, but I can tell it's fat...
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    Mini Valentines challenge

    Can I join. My plan is to have lost 10lb by Valentine's Day <3 Vicky -6lb +1lb, -1lb, STS, -1lb, STS Vodevil -7lb: --, sts, sts, sts Shanny24 - 6lb Dreamingmaid -9lb 5lb lost 4lb to go Jot 14 lb -2lb serafyn - 10lb sa89 - 14lb. 9lb to go Vegetarian - 10lb 1lb lost 9lb to go Kerry-Ann - 14lb...
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    Sunday/Monday weigh ins

    2lb off this morning. :)
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    Clothes Size - How much weight had you to lose to drop a size?

    Sorry to bump up an old thread. :wave_cry: But this one is very interesting. I'm only about 40% there with my weightloss. Stats, however: Age: 17 Height: 5ft 8 inches Shoe size: 6 1/2 Start weight 17 stone 12 lb Start dress size: 20 (top), 22 (bottom) Weight now: 15 stone 7lb Dress size now...
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    Sunday/Monday weigh ins

    Weigh-in day tomorrow. A tad nervous... :p
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    8 Stone down!

    Congratulations on the loss. Amazingly inspirational. :) Good luck on the final 2 stone.
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    What have we eaten today

    Breakfast: 1 TBS of olive oil - 120 cals Small bowl of Scottish oats - 178 cals Milk in tea + splenda - 19 cals Milk in Porridge - 44 cals Blackberries - 5 cals Lunch - Tomato soup - 226 cals Dinner - Bangers, vegetable mash, oninion gravy - 800 cals. Glass of milk - 100 cals Total =...
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    Claire's Weight Loss Journey :)

    Good luck! Make sure you eat enough though - 1000 doesn't sound very much unless you're very sedentary.
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    Sunday/Monday weigh ins

    I always weight in on a Monday, so I'll join! :D Lost 1.2 lb this week.
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    What have we eaten today

    Today: TBS of olive oil - 120 cals Two eggs + half a can of beans - 318 cals Half a tsp of butter - 17 cals Two TBS of milk - 22 cals Milk in tea + splenda- 34 cals Mackerel in tomato sauce - 180 cals Total = only 69l But we still have dinner to go and a few snacks! ETA: Pasta in passata...
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    Should I go on Atkins on a temporary basis?

    Yes, I think your probably right. No, I hadn't been on a diet or "healthy eating" plan when I first went on Atkins. But yes, I could always lose 3lb a week on the diet without fail even once I'd been on it several months. I don't think Atkins is a realistic, long-term diet for me. Some...
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    Should I go on Atkins on a temporary basis?

    Yup. I know most people that do it are doing it on a long-term basis. And I know it's not really a quick fix diet either... which is why it may not be a good idea for me to go back on it. Last time I did it, I did lose around 10lb in three weeks, in the induction, which is why I wondered whether...
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    Should I go on Atkins on a temporary basis?

    Hi, Now this post may make Atkin's dieters and dieters in general want to throw tomatoes at me, :p but here goes: I have been on calorie counting since May last year and have so far lost 2 stone 5lb (I think I could have lost more, but slacked on the exercise towards the end of the year due to...
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    What have we eaten today

    Today so far: Teaspoon of olive oil - 33 cals Semi-skimmed milk in tea - 34 Two eggs, half a can of beans - 318 2 TBS of milk - 22 cals Half a spoon of butter- 17 cals Low-fat crisps - 115 Soup - 226 Total - 765 so far. A lot more to go. :p
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    ~*Sexy for Summer Challenge*~ All Diets Welcome

    I'd like to join if I may! :) I've lost 33lb and would like to lose 44lb by June 21st. Here's hoping... :p rainbow brite - 70lbs - 57lbs to go! thefutureisbright - 42lbs - 42lbs to go! harriet2 - 61lb - 49lb to go! Brian-harrison - 31lb - 31lb to go! Chuffy_29 - 62lb - 50lb to go! (12lb...
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    A year in the life of a loser

    Well lost over 2lb by Thursday, then gained 1.6 lb back today. :rolleyes: But maybe it's water fluctuation or something. If I make the 2lb mark by Monday I'll be happy though. One thing I was SUPER :D happy about today is that I went into Dorothy Perkins and tried on a gorgeous red coat. It...
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    How much exercise should I be doing?

    I have to confess I do weigh myself more than once a week. :o Often 3-4 times. I know I need to stop doing that because it really depresses me when I do gain. Last week, for some reason, was a failure (gained 0.4 lb in the whole week.) I'm not really show why that was... I don't think I did...
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    How much exercise should I be doing?

    KookieDoh + Jonny B - thank you. I have followed that advice and since Monday I've been exercising one hour a day (eating 1700 calories.) It was all going great, I'd lost over 2lb by Thursday and then suddenly this morning I gained back 1.6lb of it. Argh! It's so frustrating. I was feeling great...
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    Really worried about loose skin!

    I'm in the process of losing weight. I’ve lost 2 stone 3lb so far. However, I’ve got around another 5 stone to lose. I’m planning to do it quite gradually - around 2lb a week. But I am still terrified that I might get loose skin! I read so many stories on here with people saying they have loose...
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    A year in the life of a loser

    Did 40 mins of dancing and 20 mins of brisk walking today. :) I've upped my calorie intake today and downgraded my exercise. Mainly because before I was probably exercising too much and eating too little. At least that's what I'm hoping. A bit nervous about tomorrow's weigh in. But we'll see...
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    How much exercise should I be doing?

    Hmmmm. Well I wouldn't mind cutting my exercise down a little TBQH. If I were to cut my exercise by 1/2 (to 1 hour 22 1/2 mins ISH) then would increasing my calorie intake by 300 be adequate to get my metabolism burning?
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    How much exercise should I be doing?

    Well I have considered that possibility, yes. Although I wear a top of the range heart-rate monitor which also monitors calories, so it should be fairly accurate. What I do: Brisk walk/leg lift/ do squats for two hours a day = 800 calories Dance for 45 minutes a day = 300 calories. Is there...
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    How much exercise should I be doing?

    Yikes! Well I feel fine. Not tired at all. I'd like to continue the exercise if possible. If I cut it back to 500 cals of exercise a day and eat 1,500, should that make me lose the 2lb a week I would like to lose? Or do I still need to eat more? I'm happy to do it at a steady pace. I'd like to...
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    How much exercise should I be doing?

    I've calculated my BMR and it's 1851.7., I'm eating 1400 calories a day and exercising 1,100 calories off per day (by brisk walking, squatting, leg lifting etc.) Unfortunately I can’t do heavy cardio because I have tachycardia, which isn’t yet under control. I’m aiming to lose 2lb a week...
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    Small steps - mini targets

    My next 'mini' target is 3lb away. :)
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    I'm a fallen angel... Alas. I got down to 15st 5lb back in October... but that wasn't entirely through my own hard work. I did lose 2 stone of my own volition, but then back in October I was hospitalized for five days and 1/2 stone fell off. Once out of hospital I began to recover and 'eat'...
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    Am I eating enough/too much?

    Thanks for the replies. Oh, I have fresh veg almost everyday. I can't have much fruit, at the moment, however, because I'm on an acid-free diet on the doctor's orders. I have a problem with my stomach (possibly a stomach ulcer), so have to stay off everything that is remotely acidic or spicy.
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    Am I eating enough/too much?

    I’m on a calorie-counting diet at the moment - which I have had success on - the only problem is I only ‘guesstimate’ how many calories I’m eating. Here are examples of what I sometimes eat: Breakfast: Two medium slices of wholegrain toast with reduced-calorie butter. Lunch: Two slices of...
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    A year in the life of a loser

    OK, I have to confess I wasn't very good yesterday. It was a combination of being upset by the weight gain and the fact that it's a Saturday, which is always my 'treat' day. I know that technically calorie-counting means that nothing is off limits, which makes me feel slightly less guilty. But I...
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    A year in the life of a loser

    Yes, I'm relatively fit. It varies from day to day. My condition holds me back a bit, energy-wise. OK. An update. I put on 2lb despite doing nothing differently. :cry:I do keep a food diary and the calories were around the same. However, I did miss a day's exercise because I was ill. Although...
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    A year in the life of a loser

    Thank you. Glad to be here. Yes. I was actually ill in hospital in summer, and lost about half a stone due to how ill I was. So that gave me a slight booster (although I'd rather have been well, of course!) Since then I have been calorie counting and exercising daily. I do about 15 minutes of...
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    A year in the life of a loser

    I've decided to start a weightloss diary to keep me motivated and as something to look back on when I get there. I'm probably younger than the average poster, only seventeen. I've been struggling with my weight since childhood, mainly due to a medical condition. Today I weighed in at 15 stone...
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    New to WeMITTS - six stone to lose!

    Thank you. It's only mid-week and I'm back in the 15s according to my scales, which is a big deal to me. I know I haven't weighed less than 16 stone for at least eighteen months. I'm thinking of joining a gym once I get into the 14s. Can't really afford it at the moment though. :p
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    Favourote breakfast

    My favourite breakfast is a slice of toast, beans, mushrooms and scrambled egg. Yum, yum, yum. Sets me up for the day nicely. I think it's about 450 calories (I may be wrong on that!)
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    What have we eaten today

    B: Porridge and a small spoon of Splenda L: Didn't have the time D: Jacket potato and beans with side salad (and some mayonnaise.) Snacks: broccoli I’m going to have half a roll and some grapes to make up the rest of my calories. I haven’t had much energy for exercise today though. Oh well...
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    New to WeMITTS - six stone to lose!

    Hi, I'm new to MiniMins, :) I stumbled upon this site somehow when I googled for weight loss forums. This is simply the best I’ve come across. There are some truly inspiring people and stories on here, which I’ve just loved reading. Overall I have almost six stone to lose - it seems forever...
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    Is it OK to do this?

    For the last few weeks I've been on about 1300-1500 calories a day in addition to exercise. Anyway, I did reach a plateau a few weeks back which was highly irritating to say the least. What I do whenever I reach one of these is reduce my calorie intake to about 700-800, but only for a week. I...
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