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5ft 3. BMI 24.5 size 10-12 depending on the shop. Exercise must make a difference as I have previously been lighter but more of a 12. I have been doing a lot of exercise this time and feel much more toned particularly in the tummy area!

1lb off so 9st 12.5lb. 3lbs to next target (9st 9.5lb). I would love to be there by Christmas but if not-might be a bit much-then I'd love to be there by New Year. Good Luck for the next couple of weeks everyone-a tough couple coming up!

yay -weighed in this morning. 9st 13.5-yay yay yay. So exciting. though I still have more to go, this is the first time I have had a healthy BMI in 4 years. I have really worked for this. Just need to keep going now. next target is 4 Lbs to get in the single digit 9s. :) :)

Yay

after a holiday and more relaxed three weeks I am now 10st 1.75. So 2lb to go until I,m (just) in the 9s! Feeling really motivated so hopefully next weigh in -Sunday. We'll see. Well done on all the losses

2lbs to get into the 9s. So near but yet so far...

Hoping rather than hopping. Actually, if I had been hopping more more might have come off

-3/4lbs this morning. I was hopping for more but have slacked off a bit in terms of exercise this week so didn't actually deserve more! Anyway, achieved the first mini target as through the 10st 7lbs barrier at last. New mini target is 7lbs to get (just) into the 9s and a healthy BMI at 9st...

Hi, Can I join this group? I've been using good old calorie counting and some exercise to lose weight since 18th August. Lost 20lbs in the last 10 weeks and am now determined to get into the 9s-hopefully by Christmas. It has been inspiring to read through the sucess of others on this thread...

wow! That's a massive amount in 2 months. Are you doing a Vlcd? you've done really well week one. 8lbs off already.

10 st 7.5 this morning so just 0.5lbs to my mini target of 10st 7 with 8 more Sunday weigh ins until Christmas.

Weighed in on Sunday and lost 2lbs-yay:) so now down to 10st 8.5. 1.5 lbs to my next target of 10st 7 then on to the Christmas countdown! 9 (Sunday) weigh ins to go!

3.5 lbs until next target of 10st 7lbs. Secretly hoping for under 10st by Christmas -I have 10 weigh ins until then (Sunday weigher) so crossing fingers and staying to plan. TBH if I'm anywhere near it I will be thrilled but getting under would be amazing.

what a great thread, really inspiring. NSV-rings are much looser-just noticed that they now slide off (fairly) easily without too much tugging!

Hi, My target for August is an ambitious 8lb! 10st 3lb on 1st Aug so hoping to be 9st 9lbs by the end of August. Will have to up the exercise... Newgirl-x - 8lbs - 0lbs lost - 8lbs to go Donzy84 6lbs - 0.5lbs lost - 5.5lbs to go Strawberry Madness 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go Melissajayne...

2lbs off in the last 2 weeks but quite happy with that as was on holiday for a week of it so a bit lax with the cc. 7lbs out of the 8lbs off in June (unless I have a very good weekend and make it to 8!). Roll on the next challenge, really want to get to 10st 7 in July x maiasmum- 5lbs (0.5...

Monday weigh in. 3.5lbs off :) It still might be water weight from the pregnancy so not getting too excited but at least it's going in the right direction. 11st 1lb now so nearly in the 10s. maiasmum- 5lbs (0.5 lbs down,4.5 lbs to go) Caroline G - 6lbs (2.5lbs down, 3.5lbs to go) laurenmay -...

Can I join too please. Have started cc again this week (it's the only way I ever lose weight). I have a 7 week old and am breastfeeding so can't go too low with the calories, am sticking to 1500-1700 which feels like a lot as I usually have to go down to 1200 to lose. I'll see how I go up this...

Weigh in day is a Monday so 1.5lbs off, 6.5 to go! maiasmum- 5lbs (0lbs down,5lbs to go) Caroline G - 6lbs (0lbs down, 6lbs to go) laurenmay - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Miss_c1985 - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Jules - 10lbs ( 0lbs down 10lbs to go) mrs-s - 6lbs (0lbs down 6lbs to go)...

Just joining again after having my baby 6 weeks ago so definitely need a challenge to get me started. Will try for 8lbs and that will take me to 10st 12. Good luck everyone :) maiasmum- 5lbs (0lbs down,5lbs to go) Caroline G - 6lbs (0lbs down, 6lbs to go) laurenmay - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs...

I have PCOS, do green days and EE and still have losses. I haven't cut out white carbs but I have cut back. I am also on metformin which has really helped me with ovulation problems and some say it helps with weight loss (not sure - prefer to think it is all down to my hard work!:)) Good luck x

You can use them as part of meals. They don't have to be for 'treats'. You may not be eating enough if you don't have them, then your losses could slow down..

They are part of the reason the plan is so successful, you are meant to use at lest 5 a day. Do you find it hard to use them?

My wedding and engagement rings hadn't fitted me throughout pregnancy and for a year afterwards:( Now my son is 18 months, have lost 40lbs and have to get my rings resized as they are too BIG! YAY:)

Top end 10st Bottom end 7st 9 My initial goal is to get inside my 'normal' BMI but then I would like to aim for 9 st depending on how I feel. Certainly not aiming for under 8st 7. Even at my smallest I was never there so really can't imagine it. No way I could maintain that size even if I...

Well done on all the losses:) I am happy, after a month of following the plan 100% and only losing 1lb a month I have lost...2.25lbs this week. YAY! Probably nothing next week though! 3106catherine - 34lbs ( 6lbs lost, 28lbs to go ) AndieG - 14lbs ( 4lbs lost, 10lbs to go ) Anna_Vixen -...

Really? I didn't know that. My consultant has said many times that we can calculate total number of syns for the week and use them whenever suits. I often have 5-10ish through the week and more at the weekend. Is this not right? Thanks

I agree, I know you have said before that you have the same type of meals because it really works for you ...but, if it has stopped working for you, then perhaps it is time to mix it up a bit. At least have a go to see if it jumpstarts your weight loss again. I lurk about on these boards a...

Looks good to me. Well done, first day complete:)

1lb off for me. Not a lot but I'm happy with that. I'm trying to think long term - in 7 weeks time I'll be happy to have 7lbs off. Slow and steady and all that... coljack -so annoying when the losses slow down and you're sticking to plan. Has your consultant got any ideas? Doo you eat...

Hi, just finished the Jan challenge so hope it's ok to join you all. Well done on all the losses so far. My weigh in day is a Monday so 12 weeks until Easter Monday. I am aiming for 14lbs off. My losses have slowed down so I am upping the exercise (30 day shredding!) - hopefully this will...

Well done on all the losses, 1lb off this week for me so 7lb in total. 3lbs off my target for Jan but my losses have slowed down quite a lot so I'm happy with that.:) Aimee 7lbs (3lbs lost, 4lbs to go) alexisemma31: 10lbs(0lbs lost, 10lbs to go) Allie1904 - 6lbs (1lbs lost, 6 to go)...

Well done on the losses. Another 2.5lbs off for me (on day 9 of the 30 day shred so it seems to be speeding things up a bit Aimee 7lbs (3lbs lost, 4lbs to go) alexisemma31: 10lbs(0lbs lost, 10lbs to go) Allie1904 - 6lbs (1lbs lost, 6 to go) beforeim50(0lbs lost, 12 lbs to lose)...

Do you exercise? Upping the amount of cardio for a few weeks might speed up the weight loss x

My NSV is...I just got into my pre pregnancy jeans :) :) :) Ok, baby is now 16 months but hey ho, got there at last! Still got at least a stone to lose as was over before but still a fab NSV for me

1.5lbs off - yay:) x Aimee 7lbs (3lbs lost, 4lbs to go) alexisemma31: 10lbs(0lbs lost, 10lbs to go)[/B] Allie1904 - 6lbs (1lbs lost, 6 to go) beforeim50(0lbs lost, 12 lbs to lose) Blue*Smartie 10lbs (5.5lbs lost, 4.5lbs to go) camsmum (0 lost, 10lbs to go) Chelsea 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14lbs to...

I weigh every morning. i only 'count' my Monday morning weigh in but I can't resist checking the scales throughout the week. I understand that weight fluctuates etc so I don't get bothered if it's up a lb one day. If it did bother me I would stick to the weekly weigh in. It's just more of a...

Aimee 7lbs (0lbs lost, 7lbs to go) alexisemma31: 10lbs(0lbs lost, 10lbs to go) Allie1904 - 6lbs (1lbs lost, 6 to go) beforeim50(0lbs lost, 12 lbs to lose) Blue*Smartie 10lbs (5.5lbs lost, 4.5lbs to go) camsmum (0 lost, 10lbs to go) Chelsea 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14lbs to go) Chicaloca 10lbs (4lbs...

Updated, I seAaliyah27 12lbs (9lb lost, 3lb to go) Aimee 7lbs (0lbs lost, 7lbs to go) alexisemma31: 10lbs(0lbs lost, 10lbs to go) Allie1904 - 6lbs (1lbs lost, 6 to go) beforeim50(0lbs lost, 12 lbs to lose) Blue*Smartie 10lbs (5.5lbs lost, 4.5lbs to go) camsmum (0 lost, 10lbs to go) Chelsea...

Well done on all the fab losses. I haven't been able to log on since weigh in Monday but down 2lbs so :) :) back on track after Christmas, New Year, Birthday celebrations x Aaliyah27 12lbs (9lb lost, 3lb to go) Aimee 7lbs (0lbs lost, 7lbs to go) alexisemma31: 10lbs(0lbs lost, 10lbs to go)...

So sorry to hear about your loss. Well done on giving up smoking:) Good luck x

I have just started the 30 day shred dvd. It's only 25mins. Im planning on doing it 4 x a week as I should be able to do it in the evening once my son is in bed.

Sorry to hear about the redundancy. Couldn't agree more about routine. I find it so much easier when I'm in my routine. The children at school keep me so busy I don't think about food plus it isn't as readily available as at home. The only positive about being off work is that you can really...

Well, we ended up going away for 4 days over New Year so didn't lose, but am really happy as I had a couple of off plan days but NO GAIN :) So STS and back on it with a vengance :) Good Luck x

Great idea. Really want to get off to a good start to the year and be 10 1/2 stones by the end of Jan. Crumble 10lbs (0 lost, 10lbs to go) jenniferyellowhat 10lbs (158lbs, 10lbs to go) louisek 10lbs (o lost, 10lbs to go)

Would imagine there must be a Jan/New Year one coming up. I am having my own challenge to lose 2lbs by the 31st Dec then will join in with the Jan ones. Definitely the easiest time of year to lose weight x

Also the 30 day shred one is meant to be good. I haven't done it but read some great reviews on amazon.

I think her DVDs are fab, just have to turn the sound down a bit as she does talk non stop! Fine first few times but does grate after a while:)

I love the Davina ones, you can mix and match the routines to make them as long as you want or focusing on a particular area.

Well done on all the losses. 2lb off for me:) x ditzeeblonde - start weight 242 - pledge 28lbs. Lost 4lbs - 24lbs 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...

Yay, fab idea. Hopefully we'll all finish the summer much smaller (and happier:)) x ditzeeblonde - start weight 242 - pledge 28lbs - target weight 214 tamzy - start weight 200 - pledge 28 lbs - target weight 172 munchstar - start weight 183 - pledge 20lbs- target weight 163 rigby - start...

Hi, How are you getting on? x

Only 1lb off :( but I did go on a hen weekend and had a few drinks:) No cheats this week! Pumpkin2008-14lb jenniferyellowhat (168lbs)-14lbs - 1lb (13lbs to go) dextermummy - 20lbs -3lbs (17lbs to go) EveryRose - 12lbs (eek) Jane1982 - 13lbs Vickydink - -7lbs, STS Serafyn 14lbs Nic 10lbs...

Hi Vicky, Pumpkin2008 started an Easter Challenge thread yesterday - it's a couple down. Great minds think alike!:) We are all so determined to lose these pounds for summer xx

Yay, completed the Valentine's Challenge and was thinking I'd better do another one to stay on track. Well, I think the weight loss will slow down soon but I will aim for a healthy and hopefully doable 2lbs a week so a stone for me as well. Pumpkin2008-14lb jenniferyellowhat (168lbs)-14lbs

Super well done. FAB:) I am 20 lbs down on my journey to lose 3 stone. Hopefully will do a post like this soon ! x

Welcome Hels, All the best. You must have strong willpower if you stuck with CD - I could never do the no food thing! Here's to all looking fab this summer :) x

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 5lb lost 9lb to go Tristans Girl - 10lb Bubbles1986 - 8lb. +1lb...

rainbow brite - 70lbs - 52.6lbs to go! thefutureisbright - 42lbs - 42lbs to go! harriet2 - 61lb - 49lb to go! Brian-harrison - 31lb - 25lb to go! Chuffy_29 - 62lb - 46.5lb to go! bells1990 - 77lb - 56lb to go! Mini-mim - 55lb - 52lb to go! Lisamac30 - 47lbs - 45lbs to go :D Blue Butterfly: Size...

rainbow brite - 70lbs - 52.6lbs to go! thefutureisbright - 42lbs - 42lbs to go! harriet2 - 61lb - 49lb to go! Brian-harrison - 31lb - 25lb to go! Chuffy_29 - 62lb - 46.5lb to go! bells1990 - 77lb - 56lb to go! Mini-mim - 55lb - 52lb to go! Lisamac30 - 47lbs - 45lbs to go :D Blue Butterfly: Size...

Well done and good luck - a wedding dress is certainly a good motivator:) Make sure you increase your calorie intake if you're exercising, definitely don't want your body to go into starvation mode and hang on to the calories! All the best :) x

Congratulations on your new baby:) I am also a new mum trying to lose weight and tone up. I like the Davina power of three and suerbody dvds. I have been doing them since the start of Jan and have really noticed a difference in my tum, arms and legs already. I haven't got her latest one...

Well done. You can now enjoy Valentine's Day 1 whole stone lighter. Wow :) x

I have them as 37 cals per 100g. Perhaps the info on your pack is incorrect or have they added anything to the onions that would make them higher in cals? Mystery!!

Course you can call me Jenny :) You have prob found this info by now but as well as the usual bananas etc I know oat based flapjacks are a low fat high cal food. If you are looking for energy bursts runners, footballers etc eat fruit pastilles. High sugar low fat. TBH I am not usually...

Hi IrishMum has given you fab advice on calories etc. I am here to tell you that you can definitely shift your 3 stone by July if you really go for it. I started here on Jan 6th with 3 stone to lose. WEll I have been really good - generally stuck to 1200/1350 cals per day (and I have exercised...

Great thread, I love getting ideas from other people. For a good snack I like a low fat laughing cow cheese triangle on 2 slices of 'crusts away' bread. Good for 125cals. For a sweet treat I like 2 of the M&S Meringue nests (yummy and only 55 cals each) with low fat yoghurt and a few...

Thanks for the tip. Always good to get more ideas for burning those calories - you can tell I'm not a natural exrcise lover either :) x

Well done for all the losses :) Coachnomad - it's sooo annoying when you're ill isn't it? Really throws you off track - At least it was only a little gain. Good luck for this week. rainbow brite - 70lbs - 57lbs to go! thefutureisbright - 42lbs - 42lbs to go! harriet2 - 61lb - 49lb to go...

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 5lb lost 9lb to go Tristans Girl - 10lb Bubbles1986 - 8lb. +1lb...

Didn't say, well done on the fab losses 41lb wow!

Hi, I asked the manager at my local gym this same question after doing the same searches! The answer I got was that you really shouldn't let your calorie intake go below 1200 including calories and exercise. So, if you eat 1600 but burn off 600 that makes an intake of 1000 so you should eat at...

Can't help with the ankles sorry but my knees really started aching when running on the treadmill. I spoke to a fc at the cym and he recommended I go on the cross trainer until I was fitter as it is more supportive of the joints. Running is apparantly really easy to do incorrectly and can lead...

Thanks for upping theis thread. You have some yummy menu ideas:) New year, new start. Good luck with it x

Wow, you are truly amazing. We all know how hard it is to lose and 8 stone is just fantastic. You should be sooo proud of yourself :)

Yay, you body is getting back to normal :) Natural to not lose as much as it's TOTM, I always blame water/fluid retention but I'm not really sure on the science :) x

Well done you. Crisps are my chocolate and I haven't had any for two weeks (good for me!) so I know how hard it is. Keep going!! What do you win/lose? :) x

Hi, That's the reason I'm calorie counting as well. I like the flexibility. Also, for me the only way to lose weight is to count every calorie and exercise. I never got the 'free food' thing. Particularly stuff like yoghurt - everything has calories? Anyway, I hope this works for you (and...

Well done, I'm rubbish at running, my knees always hurt, must be doing it wrong ! :) x

I have the Billy Blanks Tae-Bo. I am getting fit again after a nightmare pregnancy (on bed rest for 3 months!:( ). It is hard work, a great cardio workout but I can't keep up with it all yet. I just make sure I march or something when it gets too hard. He is very good at explaining the moves...

I haven't seen that flavour yet. Where have you found them? x

Well done you. The weight will be really falling off now! :) x

I went and bought some yesterday, was weighing myself at my mum's previously so I couldn't go mad weighing 3 x per day! They will stay in a cupboard and only come out once a week though:) Was just reading up about CS. Are the shakes and stuff nice? x

What an awful site. Ah well, they can all date equally shallow people.

Thanks for the post. Makes sense and makes us all a bit more secure xx

Hi, WELL DONE, you all seem to be losing lots. Just seen this thread, hope you don't mind me joining - anything to keep the motivation up. Think there's about 20 weeks to go so I will aim high at 2lbs a week. Would love to be in the 9s for the summer x rainbow brite - 70lbs - 57lbs to go...

Ahh, thought it might be too good to be true :)

Yay, I am officially super healthy :)

Thanks for the explanation

Soooo much easier to stick to it in the warm weather when you have the added incentive of having to wear fewer clothes! x

Hi, I guess everyone has to find a way of eating healthier/loosing weight their own way. Hence the reason there are so many different forums on this website! I enjoy calorie counting because to me it doesn't feel as if I am on a diet - I can eat whatever I want as long as I don't go over my...

Thanks Mini, that's fab x

I am another chocolate lover, usually go for the ready made one for convenience. They usually have them on offer somewhere so not too expensive. I'm not following the slimfast plan, I'm calorie counting but usually start the day with a choc one as it's so yummy.

Invest in some kitchen scales and weigh them.. Most products have the nutritional info per 100g on the pack. Good luck x

Thanks for the ideas. Meringue nests are fab. 55 cals for a large one, fill with low fat yoghurt and some fruit. or crunch up for low cal eton mess. Sooo tasty x

New to this site so reading through the back pages came across this. I had no idea. Going to dust off my blender:) x

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When you get bad news it certainly puts it all in perspective :( Hope all is ok. Definitely seems like the sensible thing not to weigh yet, worry about that once your back doing it. x

Thanks for the info x

Thanks for the tip, I love fresh coffee x

Ah, doesn't sound that bad. I know what you mean about cold days, I just crave all the stodgy, high calorie stuff! If you're good tomorrow, I'm sure it will all balance out over the week:)

Great thread topic. Well I have been really motivated since the start of Jan. Sticking to under 1500 cals a day and exercising (gym and Davina DVDs), not had any chocolate or crisps - my big downfall.Motivation has been sky high. However feeling abit down now and like I want to raid the...

Vicky -6lb +1lb, -1lb, STS, -1lb 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 5lb lost 9lb to go Tristans Girl - 10lb Bubbles1986 - 8lb. +1lb -1lb...

Yummy, definitely worth the 'good' calories x

They have them in my local Adsa too, though I prefer the laughing cow extra light ones. Lower calories too!

Thanks for creating such a fab site. I have joined the calorie counting section and it is really friendly x

That's a good idea Poppy. I might get a chart as well. I am recording it on nutracheck at the moment but your way is a lot more visible. Will stick it near the fridge! x

Hi Soph, I'm new to this board too. You're doing so well. Are you excited about your weigh in - you must have lost lots. Well on the way to that 7lbs. All the best x

Thanks Bubbles. I'm still in that loosing lots of lbs at the beginning stage and loving it! Sure the lbs will get harder to lose as I get nearer target. Is that the problem you're having Vodevil? You have done sooo well. 63lbs WOW:) x

I love this. So true and inspirational. Thank you

If you can afford a fitness DVD to put on and jump around to when you have some time, I recommend any of the Davina ones. I have been doing the 'power of three' one for 3 weeks and already feel so much more toned. I have looked at the sky ones but find them very 'american' and cheesy - no...

Hi Gizbok. Looks like we are in the same boat then! Lots to lose and teething little ones! I was going to the gym last night but my poor little boy just wants mummy when he's in pain - my husband gets off lightly! I lost 11 lbs in the first 2 weeks. Next weigh in is Wednesday so fingers...

I have been in gyms where I have felt embarrassed. Have you had a look around a few gyms - at this time of year they all offer free trials. I am sure you will find one where you feel more comfortable. Good luck and don't give up with the exercise xx

If I calculate this right, your body is only taking in 300 cals per day (1400 - 1100). You are exercising way too much or eating way too little. Your daily calories shoul be no more than 1000/1200 to meet all your nutritional needs. I imagine the reason that you are not loosing much wight is...

Yay, fab start x

Vicky -6lb +1lb, -1lb, STS, -1lb Vodevil -7lb: --, 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 5lb lost 9lb to go Tristans Girl - 10lb Bubbles1986 - 8lb. +1lb -1lb Klizw...

Sounds to good to be true Teresa! WEll done on your 6lbs loss. Thanks for the welcome Irene. I am new to the site. I have a 4 month old and joined minimims to get some support with losing my 3 stone baby weight. I have joined the calorie counting forum since this works best for me...

Sticking to under 1500 a day but vary the limit between 1000 and 1500 (calorie cycling?) Doing well for now, never felt this motivated in my life! x

Thanks for the welcome. My little boy is called Benjamin. He is just adorable and I'm loving being a mummy just need to get fitter and lighter now! Dreamingmaid, did you lose the baby weight between each of your pregnancies or wait until you had your three children? Did it take you long to...

Hi Just found this forum so joining this topic a bit late but it might keep me on track! I have got 3stones to lose by the summer so am going to aim high with hopefully a 10lb loss by 14th Feb. Vicky -6lb +1lb, -1lb, STS Vodevil -7lb: sts Shanny24 - 6lb Dreamingmaid -9lb 2.5lb lost 6.5lb...

Hi, This seems like a really friendly, supportive forum and I'd love to join:) Why I'm Here Prior to having my gorgeous baby boy in September, I was 11 stone, so already about a stone and a half overweight. I had a cesarean so couldn't do any exercise for 3 months, then came Christmas and I...

I am another Davina fan. Good routines to fab music that make you work up a sweat. You can turn her voice off and music up if she annoys you!

Thanks for the reminder. When I last lost weight (2007 - pre baby) I lived on these meals as they are so easy and filling. The supermarkets usually have them on promotion as well so they work out quite cheap for lunch. Going to stock up! Jen