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I had a Tuscan chicken and orzo soup, it was so yummy!

Woohoo, well done you, great loss! Keep up the good work. x

Thanks guys, I feel so much better today after your supportive comments :) Hope you all have a good day today!

Thanks for the reply, really appreciate it x

Hi everyone, I had my first weigh in today, and lost 4.4lbs. I'm really pleased, but have had a really bad day today food wise, and feel yuck! :( I've kept within my calories, but ate too much fat, and not much fruit and veg. I'll do better tomorrow! How have your days been? Carol x

Thanks for the replies guys, really appreciate it :)

Hehe, a bowl of mashed potato :) I love mashed potato, but would love it more topped with lots and lots of cheese :eek: I'm having a grilled lamb steak with brown rice, spinach and mushrooms. x

Hi everyone, I was just wondering what you're all having from dinner tonight? Carol x

Thanks Guys :) It's day 2, and so far so good! I've even been exercising :eek: How has today been for everyone else? Carol x

Hi guys, I hope you're all okay. I haven't been on here for a very long time, and it's safe to say that I'm bigger than ever :cry: I'm so feed up of being overweight and unhealthy though, and I'm determined to get back on track I've joined myfitnesspal, and look forward to losing weight...

Thanks for that, I'll have a look now :)

Hi guys, I know there is probably no such thing as a low calorie cake, but I'm going to bake my mum a cake for her birthday this weekend, and was hoping that someone could give me receipes for 'lower' calorie cakes? I love baking :) Carol x

Hehe, Naughty lol :p

Thanks for the replies, it's always nice to hear what other people eat. It's given me some good ideas :) x

Thanks for the replies :) It will definately be a different experience to my normal onion bhaji (sp?), Tikka Massala, Rice and Peshwari naan lol :p

I was just wondering what people are eating for lunch? I struggle to think of different things. Today I had a bagel with some phili, a yogurt and 2 satsumas. Carol x

Hi, well done on your weight loss so far, and really well done this week. The charm bracelets are fab aren't they. Hubby bought me a Nominations one for Christmas, and I love it :). Great idea to get a new charm for the targets that you reach, I might do that too :p lol Good luck with your...

Hi Everyone, I hope you're all okay. I'm going out for a friend's birthday tomorrow, and I'm not sure where we're going yet, but it might be an Indian :eek:. I really need advice on what to order so that I don't go too far over my calories. Thanks in advance Carol

Congratulations on our weight loss so far. I'm also CCing, and have lost 5lbs so far. I have to admit, that I probably could have lost more if I'd really tried in the first week, but I'm on it 100% now, and 2011 will be the year I succeed lol. :D Friday at the Chinese sounds like it could...

Hi Katie, Welcome to CC. I hope today is going well for you and that you're starting to feel a bit better. Well done on finishing your dissertation! I've heard a lot about this 30 shred, you'll have to let me know how you get on! Good Luck with your journey. Carol x

Hey guys, So much for me being back on here properly this week. Work and my life are hectic at the moment, and I'm really struggling to eat properly and exercise. Things will definately be better next week, and I can get back to normal, and concerntrate on losing weight again. This week...

Hi Everyone, Just popped on quickly to say everything is going quite well. First WI after my re-start, and I have lots 3lbs :). I'm very happy with that, and long may it continue! I'll be back on here properly next week, and look forward to catching up with you all. Hope you all have a...

Hey Hun, Sorry to hear that you feel down, please don't give up. I've had a couple of bad weeks for various reasons which I wont depress you about, and didn't watch what I was eating, and have gained weight. I feel so annoyed with myself. Now I just think of how much lighter I could have been...

Thanks for the replies. Everything is going well so far :). I will start logging my food diary on here, but at the moment, life is pretty hectic, and I'm struggling to get on here much. Hopefully things will quieten down after the weekend! Hope you are all doing well xx

Thanks for the welcome back guys, I'm feeling much better :) So far today so good. I'll log my food diary tonight so that you can see how I've got on. I find controling my calories fine (when I'm doing it properly :rolleyes:) but I find motivating myself to exercise very difficult. I've...

Re-start Hello Everyone, Thank you for still thinking about me. I have had a horrible couple of weeks, and have really messed up, and gained 3lbs. :break_diet: Hubby and I have both been ill, and all I've wanted to do is eat, so guess what, yep you're right, I've eaten really badly :cry...

Hey Hun, Well done on your loss, it's great, especially after coming off CD. :) Yesterday's food looks really good, and well done you on going to aerobics! Keep up the good work x

Hi Lozzy, Welcome to CC. Your food diary looks great, keep up the good work :) I look forward to following your weight loss journey. Good Luck, and Congratulations on your weight loss so far Carol x

Hey Hun, Really sorry to hear the news. Cancer really is a horrible thing. We were in the same potion as you last year, with an Uncle being given a short time to live. The important thing is to stay strong, and be there to support the family. My poor Aunty is going through treatment at the...

Another lb off, well done you, it's all moving in the right direction. How is your day going? x

You're doing so well, keep up the good work. What have you been doing differently? Maybe I should try lol x

Yesterday was quite good, but it was one of those evenings, where I could have just eaten all night. I really struggled to not raid the fridge. B: 1 Shredded Wheat with Milk: 150 L: 2 Slices Bread with Flora Light, 1 tbsp Jam: 300 S: Yogurt: 115 D: Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake with Salad: 600...

2lbs off for me! :) ditzeeblonde - start weight 242 - pledge 28lbs. Lost 6lbs - 22lbs to go tamzy - start weight 200 - pledge 28 lbs - target weight 172 munchstar - start weight 183 - pledge 20lbs. Lost 1.75lbs 18.25lbs to go rigby - start weight 175 - pledge 21lbs - target weight 154 - 3lb...

Today is going well so far, just wish this rain would go away :( Seeing as we're not going to New York in December because of the price, we are looking at going April/May time, so that will help keep me focused. Just think how much I could lose by then. Mind you, hopefully I'll be maintaining...

Woohoo, 20lbs, well done you :D That must have been a nice surprise lol Have a good day xx

Yay, well done you, congratulations on your loss, I'm so happy for you xx

Thank you both x :D

Well, My quiet meal out on Friday turned into drinking well over a bottle of wine, and a not so low calorie Indian! It started off well, with me not ordering a starter, but went down hill from there! It was a great night though, and it's not like it happens ever week! I have lost 2lbs this...

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Thanks Hun, I feel really positive. How are you getting on? x

Sounds good :)

I have to admit, I did buy the Nut roast, and not make it. I bought it from Morrisons. They are 205 calories each, and you get two in a pack. I think I'll search now for a nut roast recipe, and make it on the weekend. I love cooking, but really wasn't in the mood to make something from...

Hey Tamzy, How are you getting on Hun? Congratulations on your 2lb loss xx

Thanks for the reply Kas, I think I'll have a look in one of my books to work out the rough calories of an indian meal before I go. I've just noticed that you're in Scotland, I've just booked to go to Loch Lomond in December, really looking forward to it! x

Thanks, I'll definately try that. I use to use lots of cheese in risotto aswell, until I watched Cook Yourself Thin, and saw how may calories it added! x

You're doing great! Is the Almond and Cashew Risotto homemade, it sounds soooo yummy!! x

You recovered well yesterday, good on you! Hope you have a great day x

Another good day yesterday. I stayed strong, and said no to chocolate, as I was quite close to going over my calories! B: Branflakes with milk: 160 S: Banana: 90, WW Caramel Wafer: 70 L: Lettuce, Chicken Chargrill, Philadelphia, Pitta Bread: 380 S: Yogurt: 112 D: Chicken Leg, Butternut Squash...

Looks like a good day yesterday. Well done you on not going overboard with the cakes in the office. As long as you count it in your food diary, and don't eat one everyday, you'll be fine! :) We have the cake tradition in work to, it's great, but not so great when you're trying to lose weight...

Good Luck Hun, just stay positive, and you'll have lost that second stone before leaving America :) It's a good idea to change from the snack bars to fruit for a while, will be interesting to see if it makes a difference x

Thanks for the replies, I'm really looking forward to Scotland! ------------------- Yesterday was an OK day, I did forget that I was going to the cinema though, so I had to grab a quick snack before leaving the house so that I didn't eat a burger when I was out! At the cinema, I didn't even...

They trainers did push them hard, and I think I'd have cried if peole were shouting at me like that! I would love a personal trainer though! x

It's on Sky 1. It was so moving last night, I felt really emotional watching everybody. Some of their stories were so close to my heart, and exactly how I feel about my weight. x

I was just wondering if anybody watched Biggest Loser last night. It is the new season, and I am already inspired by so many of the contestants :) What a great opportunity for them all. x

Thanks guys :) ---------------- I've just booked our get away to Scotland in Decemeber. We're staying on the banks of Loch Lomond in a lodge for 4 nights to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I'm really looking forward to it, it will be so nice to sit back and relax. The place looks so...

Great start, well done you. Hope you hae a good day today, and that you have recovered from the parties! x

Wow, well done you :) You're doing brilliantly, keep up the good work xx

Thank you, how are you geting on? x

Hey hun, Sorry to har that the scales aren't being kind at the moment, but like you said, it is probably down to moving from CD to CC. I think you're great for not giving up though, and you seem to be more determined than ever!. Keep up the good work, and I hope you enjoy the gym. I'll...

Well done you hun, I know how frustrating it is to have 1lb losses, but they all count, and the weight is going in the right direction :) Keep up the good work, and you'll get to goal in no time xx

Hi everyone I had a good day yesterday, I am trying to pull myself together, and get back on track! I went for a walk lunch time, and drank 2 litres of water. B: Strawberries, Raspberries & Yogurt: 225 L: Salad with Tikka Pieces and 1tbsp Mayo: 290 S: Melon, Grapes and Kiwi (180g): 80 D...

Well, I've had Weigh In 8, and I've lost 2lbs, but I'm just not very happy. After my gain last week, I am still heavier than what I was in week 6. What is the matter with me. I did so well in the first couple of weeks, and now my weight doesn't seem to know what it wants to do! Hopefully now...

Thanks for the replies everyone, I feel better now. Unfortuntely, it was white bread! I try not to eat much bread, but yesterday I had no choice :( I will be back to my salads or wraps for lunch next week. Ditzeeblonde - Glad to hear that you are back on track x --------------- I have a...

You're doing fab, I hope I can be as successful as you :) Hope you enjoyed the boot sale x

Aww, so sorry to hear that you've been having a bad time. People can be so cruel! You are doing so well though, 6lbs in 2 weeks is great. Just stay positive, and remember that you are doing this for you! :) We're all here to support you, so just shout if you need anything x Best of luck...

Looks like you are doing really well. Don't worry about the digestives, they were mini, and you stayed within your calories! :) Good Luck with the rest of the week x

Hope you're ok Hun :) Enjoy you're lie down x

Brilliant day, well done you. I wish I could get back on track. I really need to start planning my days again. Hope you have a good day today xx

Yesterday wasn't too bad, I just feel that I could be doing better. My fruit and Veg intake isn't very good this week, so I'll imporve that after going shopping on the weekend. B: 2 Slices Toast: 200, Flora Light: 35 S: Raspberry Snack Bars: 165 L: Chicken Salad Sandwich: 300 S: Yogurt Covered...

Thanks Hun, how are you getting on? Are you back on track? x

All your food sounds so yummy! I hope you're enjoying America. I have no doubt that you will have lost 2 stone by the time you leave. I just hope that I will have to! xx

Hi, How are you getting on today? The scale obsession is horrible isn't it. I try my very best not to give in, and try to weigh only once a week. Doesn't always happen though! x

Another good day for me yesterday (I think!) B: 2 Weetabix with Milk: 130 S: Banana: 90 L: Bacon and Salad Roll: 300, Crisps: 180 D: Canneloni: 300, Cheese sauce 300, Salad: 50 S: WW Creamed Rice, Some Cherries: 180 Total: 1530 Slightly higher than I'd have liked, but I had to buy lunch...

Yes, we will get there, I can't wait :D x

I really enjoy it, it gets me away from my desk, and then I don't have to worry about trying to exercise in the evening. The walks I do are quit hard. So they getting everying working, especially when I have to wak up steep hills! lolx

First day of being back on track went well. I went for a walk in my lunch break, and stayed within my calories. I'm not entirely happy with what I ate, but it was the only things we had in the house. B: 2 Weetabix with Milk: 130 S: Fruit: 80 L: Salad with Chicken Slices and 1tbsp Hummus: 290...

Hi Minusfour, Unfortunately, she has to have the lymph nodes removed, and one breast. Then a long course of chemo :(. It means a lot to hear that you are thinking of her :). We're lucky that the chemo can be done locally, so all her family will be able to rally around. Glad to hear that the...

I'm really looking forward to it, will be so nice to relax! I'll let you know as soon as I book somewhere x

I've never been before, so am really looking forward to it :) Will be looking on-line tonight for accommodation and ideas. Bonus is, it will keep me out of the kitchen when I'm searching lol

I hope you're all enjoying CC. I tried WW, but coudn't get my head around pointing things. I find CC much simpler! x

Hi, I count eggs as 80 calories, but I think a poached egg is 73.5 lol

Walking is going quite well thanks :) I get out most days, and feel a lot better for it. Hubby and I went away shopping on Friday, and had a lovely day :) We've been trying to book to go to New York in December, but it is so expensive. I really want to be there in the cold and snow, and see...

I haven't been on the forum properly for a while, and have noticed a lot of new names on the board today. Just wanted to say Hello and Welcome to all the new people and Good Luck with your CC journey! xx

Well done on your loss Lorraine. Keep up the good work x

Wow, well done on your 4lb loss xx

Let's both hope for a good loss next week then :)

Glad that you are back on track Hun, good luck with it x How are you getting on today?

Hi Hun, How are you? How are you getting on? xx

Think I'll wait until next week then. How are you getting on? x

Hi to you both a welcome to CC. Well done on your losses so far :) I tend to eat below 1600 calories a day. I usually have about 1400 otherwise I tend to find that I just eat to make up the extra calories. You could do a google search to see how many calories you're suppose to eat, but I'm a...

Wow, well done Tamzy, I haven't been on for a while, and was so pleased to see your great weight loss :D Looks like you are doing amazingly well, kepp up the good work. I'll catch up with you soon xx

What a morning already! I turned the alarm off in my sleep, and ended up being late getting up. I rushed around the house getting my salad ready, which I then dropped on the floor, so had to start all over again, and I completely forgot to weigh! Should I weigh tomorrow, or leave it until next...

Hi, She has the surgery a week today! She is being very strong and focused :) xx

Well done Christie, keep up the good work x

ditzeeblonde - start weight 242 - pledge 28lbs. Lost 6lbs - 22lbs to go tamzy - start weight 200 - pledge 28 lbs - target weight 172 munchstar - start weight 183 - pledge 20lbs. Lost 1.75lbs 18.25lbs to go rigby - start weight 175 - pledge 21lbs - target weight 154 - 3lb loss - 18lb to go...

Thank you all for your lovely comments. :) Sorry that I've not been around for a while, this week has been hectic, and we found out that my Aunty has to have her breast removed, and quite a lot of chemo, so the next couple of months are going to be very hard. I spoke to her last night, and she...

Thanks guys :) -------------------------------- I've had a really busy weekend, so haven't managed to get on here to update my diary. I 'm pleased to say though that WI 6 went well, and I've lost 3.5lbs. I'm really happy, because I've lost my first stone :party0011: I think drinking lots...

Good Luck with your driving test today! xx

Mmmm, not the best day yesterday. Forgetting my food at home really threw me, because I had already planned my food for the day. I did do quite well though considering, but am not happy with the amount of carbs I ate, and there is a seriously lack of fruit and veg! B: Crunchy Nut Cornflakes...

Thanks Guys! I have a bit of a crisis, just realised I've left the house without my 'food bag'. That means no fruit, and no lunch :sigh: I can get a jacket potato at lunch time, but I need something now, so am going to have a look around the office to see if I can find anything! There are...

Another good day for me yesterday. I did a 45 min walk, and went to a social buffet with work last night, and said no to chocolate cake! :eek: I still can't quite believe that I didn't give in to temptation, so I am feeling very pleased with myself. I did have 2 custard creams which I'm not too...

Thanks for posting this, I've printed it off for some bed time reading lol x

Hi, I try to stick to roughly the same amount of calories each day, between 1200 - 1400. If I do go over by alot one day (like when too much wine is involved) I reduce my calorie intake for a while to compensate, and do a little bit extra walking. The calories in alcohol is shocking isn't it!

Hey Hun, how did you get on yesterday? Hope you're ok x

Bless them, they try don't they! :) Hope you have a good day too x

Hey Hun, Weighing food for a whie is a very good way of knowig portion sizes. I started off doing that, and my portions now are a lot better. I don't need to weigh everything anymore, but if it's something I haven't counted before then I will, just to get an idea of the size. Good Luck x

Aww hun, sorry to hear that you feel down. Don't be too harsh on yourself though, you could have done a lot worse yesterday! I'm an emotional eater aswell, so I can totally sympathise! Just try to forget about yesterday, and focus on today, write a menu for the day, and that will help you stay...

Yum, I love cumin, didn't realise it was called jeera. You learn something new everyday lol xx

Sounds good Hun, keep up the good work. What is jeera rice? I've seen it on your food diary before, and keeping meaning to ask. xx

Great calorie intake yesterday, well done you :) I think it's better to be slightly confident for your driving test rather than nervous, that way you'll be more relaxed, and won't make silly little mistakes, that all add up! Have a good day xx

Morning everyone, I woke up really late this morning, so I'm not as organised as I usually would be. I asked Hubby to go and get some nice bread yesterday which he did. He came back with wholemeal seeded bread, which sounds very healthy, but what he didn't realise is the bread is 133...

So true lol

Hey Hun, hope you're ok, are you back with us? How are you getting on? xx

Well done today hun. Like you said, calories are a bit low today, but I'm sure it will even out over the week :) Good Luck with your driving test on Friday. Is it your first attempt? xx

I know, I was so shocked, I could have had 5 custard creams instead lol x

Thanks guys. I've had another good day today. I went for a 50 minute walk in my lunch break, which was actually really good because I didn't struggle as much coming up the hill. I did fall on my bum in the grave yard though :giggle: Today's food has been the following: B: 2 Shredded Wheat...

Thanks Hun. I had a lovely walk, other than falling on my bum in the grave yard!! Just about to have my salad now xx

Woohoo, size 16 trousers, brilliant hun, must feel great. You'll be wearing those comfortably in no time at all! Good Luck today, glad that you are back on track xx

Hey Hun, don't worry about STS, atleast it wasn't a gain! Plus if you know what you did wrong, you can work on it this week. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you with the job, lets hope that you hear something soon, it must be driving you mad. Hope you have a good day today, and feel better...

Yay, thanks Ladies, I'm glad it looks like a good day, it felt good yesterday, so I'm pleased :) I'll be going for another walk lunch time, and might go again with hubby tonight. Lets hope the scales show a difference on Saturday! x

Brilliant, well done you. I hope you're enjoying the USA. xx

I've had a good day today. Drank plenty of water, and done some exercise. Today I have eaten the following: B: Branflakes with Milk: 160 S: Snack a Jacks: 100 L: Chicken Tikka Pieces, Salad, 1 tbsp Mayo: 210 Yogurt: 100 S: Mixed Fruit: 75 D: Spinach and Ricotta Canneloni: 630 Total: 1275...

Hey Hun, Good for you for putting last week behind you. TOTM has a lot to answer for doesn't it! I have cravings big time, not to mention mood swings! Getting back to it staright away is the best thing to do, and it's good that you haven't gained any weight. Good Luck with it xx

Don't worry about the chocolate hun, I'm sure you'll make up for it through the day. I certainly don't envy your ironing, I absolutely hate ironing lol Hope you enjoy your walk/jog, how are you finidng it? xx

I've just been for a really good walk, it was 50 mins, and I could feel my muscles working the whole way! Went up a really long steep hill, and tried to work on my breathing. I'm awful when I exercise, I hold my breath rather than breathe properly lol. Just eaten my salad, and really enjoyed...

Munchstar, you'll do great, you're in the right frame of mind x

Lets hope we're carrying water weight, or alcohol weight in my case! It will all come off soon x

Thanks for the support Ladies, it's so annoying, but goes to show how easy it is to gain weight! I think I'll change my weigh in to Saturday, because I struggle to weigh on Monday, I'm never very awake on a Monday morning lol. The water is flowing, and the walking shoes will be on in an...

Arghhhh, WI 5, and I've managed to put 2lb on over the weekend. I'm so annoyed :cry: I know it was a one off weekend, but 2lb gain is ridiculous. I was so good all last week, and then a hen night and a night out with work ruin it. So much for reaching my first stone gone today!!!! I...

Welcome to CC. I hope you enjoy your CC journey. I have tried all sorts of diets/health eating plans, and CC is the only one that has worked for me. How have you found your first day? Carol x

Looks like you're doing great hun, keep up the good work xx

Hi, and Welcome to CC. It was a good idea to weigh again, so that you could have an accurate starting weight for this forum. The weight will start shifting soon, just continue with the calorie counting and walking, and you'll do great :D I look forward to reading about your weight loss...

Well, what a weekend I've had, and it certainly wasn't calorie friendly :party0036: The annoying thing is, I never go out, and then 2 things come along at the same time. I drank way too much wine on Friday night, and then yesterday was Archers and Lemondade! I know it's a one off, but really...

Thanks for your comments guys, means a lot xx

Thanks guys, I'm feeling much more positive today. Today I have had: B: 2 Weetabix with Milk: 127 L: Turkey Salad Sandwich, Pineapple and a Light chocolate Mousse: 460 D: Pork Chop with Butterbean Mash and Soya Beans: 450 S: Skinny Cow Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream: 95 Total: 1132 calories I...

Enjoy your meal out! Let us know what you have. x

Very yummy looking meal for today Hun, well done you. Hope you are enjoying CC. xx

I guys, I feel completely helpless about what is going on, but just had quite a good thought. For every lb in weight I lose, I am going to put a £1 in a pot, and when I reach goal I will double the money, and give it to Cancer Research. I know it's not much, but hopefully that money will help...

Thanks hun, my Aunty is in her 40s, so very young. She is very strong though, and I'm sure she will fight this x

I had a good day yesterday until the sad news. It was quite strange though, because I'm a huge comfort eater, and would normally have reached for the chocolate. There were a box of chocolates on the table (present bought for father in law) which I did think about eating, but I managed to...

Thank you all so much for your lovely messages. They mean a lot. We're a really close family, so we're finding it hard to come to terms with. We are just lucky that it was found early :) xx

Thanks Hun x

Hi guys, I've had some really bad news this evening, my aunty has been told she has breast cancer. I am absolutely devastated! I don't think it's sunk in properly, but I just feel empty inside. We are really close, but I can't face speaking to her :( She has to have more tests on Thursday...

Well done on your good day yeserday! How are you getting on today? x

It is great having hubby home, and he is very impressed with how motivated I am :) Having a good day so far, and am planning my walking route for lunchtime. I've got a nightmare weekend coming up. Off for a meal, cocktails and the cinema on Friday, and then have a hen night on Saturday...

Well done Sarah, you are doing great. Let us know what WW treats you find! x

1lb loss for me :)

Looks like you are very focused Hun. Hubby had a good time thanks, but wouldn't go back for a few years! I'm the same, haven't watched BB for years, but as it's the last one, thought I'd make the effort :p Hope you're having a good day. Good Luck with your challenge lol x

Hi Hun How are you getting on today? As you know, hubby is home, so I'm pleased :) Are you enjoying BB? x

Hi Hun, Well done on getting back on track, your food for today looks good. I love gnocchi! Congratulations on your 2lb loss, keep up the good work! xx

I'm feeling really good now, and have just made my salad for tomorrow lunch time. Hubby has been walking lots while he's been away, and wants to continue, so we're going to go walking together in the evening :). I'm also going to keep walking in my lunch break, so hopefully I'll see another...

Very exciting though, I hope you have a great journey, make sure you keep in touch xx

Aww hun, that made me smile :D Thank you so much for posting that, makes me feel so much better. I'm just disappointed, because I really wanted to reach the 1 stone lost. Never mind,Ii'll reach it next week, plus more :) xx

Glad to hear that you are back on track hun. How is your day so far? Did you decide what to do about your ex? xx

Good Luck :) I'm trying to walk lots, but I'm hoping to start running when I feel more confident :) Well done on your weight loss so far Carol x

Well done on your weight loss hun :) How come you had such short notice to go to America, especially if you are away for 2 months?! Not that I'd complain if it was me lol :D xx

Well done, great loss, keep up the good work xx

Hi, and Welcome to CC. It is definatley the easiest diet that I have done, and I've tried them all :rolleyes: Well done your your weight loss so far. I look forward to hearing how you're getting on! xx

Weigh In number 4, and not what I was hoping for. I lost 1lb, I know it's a loss, and it's going in the right direction, but I am disappointed! Was really hoping to have lost my first stone! I really need to stay focused, and need you all to keep me motivated. Hubby got home this morning, so...

Hi Hun, I'm good thanks, back on track today, and feeling much better. Hubby is home now, so I'm happy :) xx

Hey hun, I think I'll definately start logging my food on here again, it's good to write it down here, and stops me cheating lol x

Hi Sam, I think that loss is definately achieveable, I'm aiming for 5 stone loss by December. :) I know what you mean about finding the evenings hard. I'm really good in the day, and then get home from work, and I'm sure the fridge actually calls my name!!!! :8855: You'll do great though...

I'd like to sign up too. I'd like to reach 200lbs as well, so a loss of 26lbs. Good Luck to us all x

Well, it's WI 4 tomorrow, and I'm not feeling very good about it. As long as I lose I will be happy, but I know that I haven't had the best few days. On the plus side, hubby is back tomorrow, so I'm really looking forward to that. It will be good to get back to routine! Hope you're all doing...

Hi Sam, Welcome to CC. Knowing that you are watching me, will hopefully keep me on the straight and narrow! How are you getting on so far? Good luck with your weight loss journey. Have you made any wedding plans yet? x

BB challenge definately sounds good :) x

Hey Hun, How are you getting on? x

I'm having a lovely day off thanks :) Just think how much smaller we will be in 13 weeks when BB finishes! x

Yes, BB is Big Brother, it is ending forever here aswell, so I think they're trying to go out with a bang! I'm looking forward to my next weigh in to, just hope it goes in the right direction! Thanks for the support x

Well done hun, and good work resisting the cake. You are so right about CC, it is so simple, yet so affective when done properly. I just need to make sure that I do it properly! Also, I've already found that I've learnt alot, and am much better at knowing what food to eat. How is your day? x

I'm good thanks. I was having a good day until I ate a fibre bar, which was nice, but my belly soon turned into a bloated monster, and I'm pretty sure I could have passed for being 9 months pregnant! :yuk: B: Special K with Milk: 175 S: Fibre Bar: 116 L:Butternut Squash Soup: 135 2 Slices...

Hey Hun, Are you okay, still resisting cake? I'm watching BB, looks like a good one this year, I haven't watched it for years, but as it's the last one, thought I'd start watching! xx

We'll all have skinny Summers next year, I can't wait! So far so good today, except it's raining, so haven't been for my walk today. I'll do a DVD tonight instead :) How is everyone else getting on today? xx

Hey Hun, Sorry to hear about your loss. Welcome back to CC, good luck Carol xx

Wow Hun, well done you, fantastic result. Keep up the good work! xx

Well done Hun, over half a stone lost now :) Carol x

Today has been another good day, but I have managed to be very under my calories today, which I'm not very happy about. I even had to eat some bread to increase my calories! B: 2 Weetabix with Milk: 127 L: Chicken Chargrill with Salad: 270 D: Salmon and Vegetables: 255 S: Pineapple: 85 2...

Wow, a skinny Summer, I hadn't even thought about that, how exciting :bliss:

Looks like a good day Hun! Hope you're headache goes soon, I hate headaches. Carol x

Aww hun, sorry to hear that you are feeling down. Don't worry about today, just concerntrate on tomorrow now, otherwise you'll keep feeling low, and it will make you eat more. Stay positive, look how good you've done already! Carol x

It's going to be so great when we hit our target :) Hopefully it will be done by December, so a very Happy Wedding Anniversary for me, and a very Merry Christmas for us!!! :D

Hey He went on Thursday, so it's a long time away! :(. I really thought I'd struggle, I'm a huge comfort eater, but this site has kept me on track :) Having a really good day so far. Glad that you are having a good few days aswell. x

Don't worry too much, you will succeed :D, you just need to be extra motivated this week. Good Luck Carol x

Hi Everyone, I had a really good day yesterday and stuck to under 1,300 calories. My dinner was a bit high in calories, but I had to use food from the fridge before the best before date! B: 2 Weetabix with milk: 127 L: Butternut Squash soup with 2 WW Petite pains and Flora Light: 387 D...

Yay, well done hun. You are doing great. Keep up the good work, and you will be at target in no time! Carol x P.S Thanks for the info on the chickpeas, I will give it a go x

Looks good hun, keep up the good work! Carol x

Hi Hun, Are you feeling better today? x

It's something he has always wanted to do, but I think he's regreting being away for so long now! Glad you enjoyed the BBQ. How are you getting on Today? x

Thanks Guys :D

Yuck, hangovers are so nasty :( I'm good thanks, happy with my loss, just hope I can keep losing every week! Are you feeling a bit better now? x

Thanks guys, I'm really pleased! Can't wait to tell hubby when he phones later! x

Hey Hun, how are you feeling after last night? Hope you're not suffering too much lol Carol x

You're dinner looked lovely! :) How did you do the chickpeas? Have you weighed in today? Looking forward to hearing your result! Carol x

Well, 3rd weigh in, and I've lost 3.5lbs! :D I'm so happy!!!! Going to have a really good week this week hopefully, really need to fit into the dress for my friends wedding. I'll post my food diary this evening. Hope you all have a good day! Carol x

Me to, I'll let you know later! x

Yum BBQ, I'm so jealous! Did you have a nice time? Don't worry too much about what you ate, just make up for it through the week :) Having a treat is always good! Hubby has gone to watch the TT on the Isle of Man. He's not back until next Monday! :( I just need to stay focused, or I'll go off...

Thanks for that Hun, I'm going to have a look around, and see how much they are. Might buy one before hubby gets home next week! How has your day been? Carol x

Had a good day yesterday, and stuck to 1,200 calories and went for a walk. I haven't been for a walk today, unless you count Morrisons, but have done lots of cleaning, which I'm sure should count ;) So far so good calories wise, and looks like another day of 1200 cals. I've bought a dress...

Congratulations on your loss! You're doing great :) Carol x

Hi, and welcome to CC. Well done on your weight loss so far, absolutely brilliant! Congratulations on your wedding anniversary!. How many years are you celebrating? Sounds like you are doing very well on the wii fit. I've been thinking of buying one. Would you recommend it? Good Luck...

Hi, and Welcome to CC. Well done on your weight loss so far. It must feel so good to be in clothes that you haven't worn for years :) Your food sounds so yummy. I love sweet potato! I look forward to reading about your journey. Good Luck!!! Carol x

Woohoo, Well done Sarah, 2 stone gone forever :) Your work shifts sounds so difficult, but just think how much walking you must do in a shift! Best of Luck. Carol x

Hey Tamzy, Good Luck with your protein shakes. I hope the scales start moving for you soon. Why is it soooo difficult to lose weight!?! :mad: Carol x

Awww Hun, well done you for writing it all down! It's really good to get things off your mind, hopefully it makes you feel more positive about the future. :) The part about food not being forbidden is so right! One of my friends lost 5 stone on a really strict fat counting diet, and in a...

Well, I haven't been on here for a while, and I'm really suffering for it. With hubby going away this week, we haven't eaten very well, and since he went on Thursday, I've been feeling quite low, so had a sneeky weigh this morning, and have put on 1/2 lb. I know it's not too bad, but I really...

Well, it's a new day, and I'm feeling good :) (That's not suppose to sound like a song lol) I've had breakfast, and have started drinking my 2 litres of water. The only bad thing is that it's raining, so I won't be going walking at lunch time, unless the weather improves. If I don't go...

We've just finished the garden, so I'm looking forward to sitting out there when it's nice, and it not looking like a building site! We need to start on the bathroom next, which I'm dreading. The house is only 5 years old, but the developer put in a cheap bathroom, so we really want to change...

It must be so nice to have your hubby home now :D I'm a huge comfort eater. I eat when I'm sad and when I'm happy. I'll definately be coming on here more though, to keep my mind occupied! Thanks for the support x

It's difficult isn't it when things aren't in the right place. Just think though, you will have a lovely fresh living room and kitchen soon! My bank holiday has been a bit wasted to be honest, I haven't done anything exciting, just cleaning and washing! Nevermind though, I have another long...

Thanks guys, I'm really happy. I did have take away, but didn't eat anywhere near as much as I normally would, so I'm pleased with that. :) Back to writing everything down tomorrow, and lots of walking through the week! Dreading hubby going away at the end of the week! :( I will need lots...

Welcome to CC! Good luck with your weight loss journey! Carol x

Don't worry if you're struggling at the moment, it will soon change when you see the scales moving :) I find it hard after 5pm aswell, so I try to go for a walk, then cook dinner, then pop on here to keep my mind in the right place! Best of luck, keep us posted with how you're getting on...

Hi Ellem Welcome to CC. Congratulations on your first week, you've had a great loss! :) I look forward to reading your diary. Good Luck! Carol x

Well Done, great result! Carol x

Hi Everyone, I had my second weigh in today, and lost 3.5lbs. I'm really happy with that, considering that I didn't have the best week. Hubby and I are having take away tonight, so I wont be within my calories, but once in a while will be ok, plus I have a whole week to make up for it. How...

Hey Hun, Glad you are still here :) I'll go and read your journal now, I want to know how you're getting on :) xx

Hope you feel better soon! Carol xx

Well done Littleone, you've done brilliantly! Do you feel like you're back on track now? Carol x

Welcome to CC How are you getting on? CC makes you feel in control of your food, and it is really surprising where those hidden calories are! I'm certainly not surprised now at how I've put on so much weight! Good Luck with your journey, and keep us posted with your progress :) Carol x

Hi Everyone Not been around for a few days, been really busy and not been able to get on here. I've been doing well though, and am having my weigh in tomorrow, so am hoping that it will go well :) Does anybody know were 'gonnagetslim' has gone? I can't find her on here anymore. I hope...

Welcome, and Good Luck :)

Hi Guys, I'm back to normal today hopefully! I really hated yesterday, I didn't feel in control at all! Already been for one short walk, and hoping to go for a much longer walk tonight. I hope the scales are nice to me next week, I don't feel like I've done anything to help them! How are...

I've had a strange day food wise today, I'm not happy with what I've eaten, but I have stayed within my calories. I woke up really late, so had to swip breakfast, and took a small sandwich to work to eat instead. Work was really busy, so I didn't eat my sandwich until 12pm, and then when it...

Those damn talking chocolate bars, I wish they would shut up! :8855: Night Hun x

Hi Marie How has your day been? I'm sticking to under 1400 calories, but I plan my day around 1300. It's enough calories, and I don't feel hungry, I just need to make sure that I drink enough! Carol x

Thanks for the support hun. It's weird isn't it that you have to think about having a drink, I'm the same! Today I have eaten Breakfast: 2 slices toast and flora light (157 cals) Lunch: Chicken stir fry wrap with garlic mayo (500 cals), Oasis Drink (45 cals) Dinner: 2 Veggie sausages, 2...

Well Done Sarah! :D Keep up the good work. Carol x

Thanks Hun I really need to snap out of it. It is the first day in a week that I've felt hungry, and it has just dawned on me why. I usually drink loads of water in work, and today I have hardly drank anything! I'd better have a few glasses now to make up for it, no wonder I have a...

Well done you on resisting having a lot of bbq food. I love bbq! Your food for today sounds good. It really does help to write everything down. Good Luck Carol x

Well Done Hun Looks like a great start :) Speaking of adding something to your salads, this weekend, I found Salad Light spray in the supermarket, it comes in Casaer dressing or balsamic, and is only 1 calorie per spray. It was quite nice, and worth a try :) Keep up the good work Carol x

Today has been one of those bad days. I've been good food wise, but just feel horrible! I feel really low, and can't seem to get myself out of it. rRally can't be bothered to cook dinner, and trying to stop myself from eating 'crap'! Help!!

I probably have about 6st to lose as well, but I'm going to stick to 5 and see how I feel :) I don't agree with these 'standard' weights, everybody should have their own healthy weight, and I'm sure with 5 stone off I'll be much healthier! Each day I try to stick to below 1400 calories, and...

You'll do great! Calorie counting really puts you in control, and it makes you feel really good about yourself. I was really surprised last week as to how many calories I'd have normally eaten, on a day where I thought I wasn't over eating! :eek: Are you going to plan your day in advance...

Welcome Hun, Good Luck with your weight loss. Your diary for today looks good, I hope the exercise went well. Keep us posted Carol x

Welcome Hun, I'm hoping to lose 5 stone aswell, so we are both in the same place. I only started Calorie counting last Monday, and am really enjoying it (I can't believe I just wrote that! :eek:) I'm looking forward to seeing your food diary, if you need anything, just ask, and some...

Good Luck Hun, I'm aiming for 2lb loss a week as well, it's very achieveable (I hope lol). Carol x

Hi Everyone, Thank you all for your replies, the support is really appreciated. As of today I'm going to post my food diary, so here goes. Breakfast 100g Yogurt, 100g Strawberries and Grapes (224 calories) Lunch: Chicken salad (205 cals), Yogurt (118 cals) Snack: Snack a Jacks (101 cals)...

Chin up Hun, you're doing brilliantly. I'm an emotional eater as well, so I know how you feel. If you ever feel like you need to talk, just pop on here, and somebody will be here to support you. :) Just think how great you'll look if you go and visit them in Australia :D That might be a good...

Hi Tamzy, Glad to hear that you're staying positive, your weight will soon start moving again. Take care, and enjoy the sun! Carol x

Thanks Sarah, I'm really pleased :)

Salad Light Caesar dressing spray - 1cal per spray Skiny Cow Triple Chocolate Ice Cream stick - 87 calories and less then 3% fat - SOOO YUMMY! Good food website has great recipes, and you can search by amount of calories. Carol x

Thanks Hun, I'm so happy with the first loss :) x

Hi Everyone, Thank you for the support. I have had my weigh in, and am glad to say that I have lost 5 lbs! :D Needless to say, that I am very happy, and am determined to carry on! You've all been such a big support, and using this board, is really keeping me motivated. Starting today...

Hi Everyone, I haven't been on since Friday, so will catch you all up on how I've been getting on. I did the walk on Friday, and was really happy with myself, the walk was hard going, and the hills were steep, but I managed it, and hope to do it again this week. :) Also on Friday, I said no...

Hey Hun Well done on getting to below the 12 stone mark :D Keep up the good work! Which DVD did you decide to do? Carol x

Hi, I've just bought Caesar dressing spray from Morrisons, which is 1 cal per spray :eek:. I tried it today, and it's really yummy! They also sell a balsamic one. I'm sure they'll be in most supermarkets :) Good Luck Carol x

Hi Littleone, I'm going to search for a similar recipe, sounds really yummy! Try not to weigh everyday, you'll get disheartend if you don't see any changes. Plus, if you are doing extra exercise, you might be gaining muscle, which weighs more than fat. Carol x

Thanks Tamzy. I didn't know I had so much will power lol. I even just said no to a cup cake :D Going for a walk lunch time, I'm dreading it though, because there are some very steep hills involved! I'll let you know how I get on. x

Hey Hun, Your winter wedding is going to be beautiful! I'm so jealous, I wish I was planning a wedding again lol How was your day yesterday? Carol x

It's nice to hear that I'm not the only one that struggles on the weekend lol Scottsblue, well done on your willpower through the day, I would really struggle. x