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Wow, my last post was bad. FYI: "curse" was meant to say cheese. Thanks Pink ;) I can lose it pretty quick. I.e. I lost 7lbs in first 2 weeks. Problem is; I keep ruining it with a gourmet meal or two lol. I need to do it but the motivation just isn't the same as before. I need to devise a new...

Hi all. Bit drunk so hope this makes sense... Havent been dieting since sep. Stayed level in oct, nov but added 7lbs over Christmas. Too much curse and wine haha. Anyways, back on it now but finding it tough. Finding it tough as already happy with how I look. I'll do a proper post when sober...

Awesome. Quite a few people have joined you which is pretty cool, thanks peeps. Dave

You are such a flirt Nikki. Yes, you can subscribe :) Thanks minusfour! I'd better get writing. Lot of thoughts, just have to get them down on paper and in a logical order.

Thanks for your kind words all! As I mentioned, I'd really like to write about my experiences; what I've learnt along the way, food tips, staying on track, right mindset etc... So much so that I decided to take some positive action yesterday and spent all afternoon building a mini website in...

Thanks for your kind words minusfour. I think "incredible" might be a bit OTT but it's nice of you to say. Plenty of others have matched or exceeded me but the main point is it doesn't matter whether you lose one stone or a lot more; the main thing is to achieve your goal! I really want to...

Thanks miss-r! Nikki, my legs will never be adorned with pink leg warmers. You'll have to keep it as a fantasy ;-) Slightly scary Lozzica but thanks and all the best on starting your journey! Thanks Sammy! Thanks Tim! If my story helps motivate/inspire people to make a change then it is...

lol. The house has shrunk ;-) Dave.

Better late than never... I've been unable to exercise for a month due to a groin strain, mild thigh strain(s) and a knee that locked up (haha, honest it's true!). This is reflected in my monthly weight loss of 0lb, woo hoo! I'm fixed up now so this month will be better.

Nikki: I'm not sure my legs would suit your body lol. Thanks for your comments. You are doing brilliantly too. Stay Focused. 10st10lbs: I try to use a deadpan expression to avoid distorting the impression the image gives. I'll take some smiley pictures in smarter clothes when I'm done. Below...

Slightly late but here's my photo for end of August. Tonight I weighed in at 16st 5lb which means a loss of 9st 7lb in precisely one year. Not bad going I reckon. Should be finished by Christmas ;-)

minusfour; Anyone who hasn't seen me for a period of a few months is always pretty shocked. I get the "handsome" comment frequently and also that I look a fair bit younger. Emz; It's an eCommerce business. Selling products via an online store. Branding is done, we're working on inventory and...

Thanks Emz. Nothing too exciting right now. I have a double thigh strain due to some 5-a-side football lol and I'm spending my evenings helping my brother set up a new business. Bloody knackered ;-)

Thanks for the comments! minusfour, that info was out of date; I've just corrected it. I've hit my goal from Aug 09 (16st 10) which is exactly 9 stone (a small person lol). The new goal means I have 1 more stone to go. If I think it needs to be more, I'll carry on until I'm happy with my shape...

Sorry about last night, something came up. The clothes I originally chose are now so baggy it's hard to see body shape change so... I've got a new outfit lol. This month to show the same weight in both sets of clothes, you get 2 Dave's for the price of 1. Next month I'll just stick to the new...

Photo time tonight ;-) I'm consistantly in the 16st bracket now. Cheers Dave

Thanks for your kind comments Lee. You will be successful if you really want it and if you believe you can do it. Don't rely on hope and support. Rely on you. "When one believes one will succeed, one takes the action that proves one correct." All the best Dave

Shlinz, Nicola, vanda, Kazski, jayne; Thank you so much for your comments; what a great start to the day ;) :bliss:

10st10lbs, Jan; thank you ;-) Healthy2010; it's great to hear my photo's have provided inspiration for you. All the best for your journey too! minusfour, Nikki; Full details will be furnished in due course lol. Dave

Sue, thanks for your kind words and welcome to MiniMins! Thanks Nikki. Interviews for the vacancy will begin in a month or so ;-) Mini, really appreciate you taking the time to collate the pictures (and your comments). Cheers all. Dave

It's June time :). Not much visible change this month. I think maybe my face looks a bit thinner in the frontal view. It doesn't help that my clothes have started morphing from a wet suit to a tent lol.

Thanks everyone for your lovely comments. Dave

A recent pic taken of me with my friend’s DSLR camera. The picture quality is so much better than my camera. I think it might be time to upgrade! The one below came out well so thought I’d post it up. Makes a change from seeing me in my football kit too lol. At this point, I have 18lbs to go...

LOL!! Batteries not included ;-)

You make it sound like I will be delivered by mail lol. Hi and thanks ;-)

Feeling like you're suffering at the Italian and eating frozen meals you don't like as much as everyone else's food is a really bad move. Dont resent your diet Pink!, it's much harder that way. Find food you love that isn't full of calories. (Hint: there will be loads!).

Thanks for your feedback all. Seems the e-book idea is popular from the comments so far. Problem is; there are so many online scams and free miracle plans in magazines that weight loss help has a bad name (in my eyes anyway). I wouldn't write anything like "eat this on this day and that on that...

Johnie, thank you for your very kind words! If my story and pictures help in any way to inspire others, that would make me extremely happy. I feel healthier and I'm enjoying the warm weather more this year (had a lot of insulation in 2009). I decided to start the diet because I'd simply had...

Lol. Ok, on one condition; you wear a Wolves shirt at breakfast (or earlier).:flirt2:

I've taken it the right way Najh, thank you! I'm still tubby at the moment but I can hardly recognise myself looking back. I had no idea I was that big, very shocking tbh. When I've hit my goal I want to take a few pics of me clean shaven and in my suit. Wolves shirt and baggy shorts aren't my...

Thanks Jan. I know someone who weighs the same as the amount I've lost. Pretty freaky to think I've dropped them in weight, haha.

It's that time again. The beard was fun but I found myself stroking it whilst thinking which probably isn't a good look (as I'm not a grand master of some ancient martial art). I still look scruffy though lol. My weight loss is continuing, slow and steady. The target is to have completed the...

Thanks Chillimango. Good luck with your diet (don't know why I'm saying that though; luck has nothing to do with it). The photos are proving valuable for my progress so I'd definetly recommend them. Officially 8st lost now. 2st to go and I'm done ;-) My advice to you: 1. Accept full...

Nikki, the polarity of the magnets are not perfectly in tune yet but they will be, hehe. Thanks Elsa and Ria ;-) I hit 17st 11 the other day which is a new record. I'm just over two stone away from the goal at present. Dave.

Thanks Jan. The pics really help motivate you.

I'm not slacking at all but I've found the weight becomes harder to shift the closer I get to my goal. I'm behind schedule by 6lbs but not deterred. Here's my pics for April. Cheers Dave

Thank you all for your kind words!

It's not a done deal with Wolves yet. It's looking better though, fingers crossed ;) Ok, hot off the press... here's March! I reckon I'm looking normal now lol. 3 more stone to go (I've added an extra stone of weight loss to my target).

Thankyou NAJH ;-) It's photo night tonight! Fingers crossed I can see a difference. I'll upload once taken. Cheers Dave

Thanks Kat. Yeah, nearly a stone. Feb's a short month though hehe. It's getting a bit harder now as my body exudes less energy per movement; hence needing less calories. Not a problem though, I reckon I could stay on this road for years. Nice food such as grilled fish/steak, home-made curries...

Update as promised (if a little late...) My camera decided to die on me so I had to use a different one (and rest it on a chair to keep it still lol) but here's February's picture. I can't see much change in the body from Jan but I think my face is thinner. Updated Progress: 25st 12lbs -...

Thanks peeps. Diet is still going strong. I'll be taking Feb's picture on Sunday so stay tuned :)

Thanks Amber, congrats on you marriage ;-) Glad the pictures are helping people. Official weigh in Monday night was 20st 4lbs. I've played 2 hours of badminton tonight, weighed myself and I've hit 19st 13lbs! First time I've dipped into the 19's! It will go up a bit by Monday but really...

Thank you Nikki ;-) I need to go back in the oven for another 4 months and then I'll be ready lol. Dave

Ok, here's January, sorry about the beard, I'll be shaving in the morning! :)

Congrats Tasha, you've done fantastically well! I'm sorry to hear things aren't great away from the dieting and hope life gets better/easier for you soon. Keep it up. Dave.

Tony, congrats on your excellent achievement and for being open and honest. If I may, I'd like to offer a bit of advice which I hope will be constructive. It sounds like you struggle to find the motivation to do your exercise routines. If you don’t enjoy getting up at 6am to work out… don’t do...

Thanks Erin, Portions are smaller but not drastically. It was conscious to start with but now I just get full quicker. I've never liked junk food or frozen crap (beef and Yorkshire pudding is more my thing) but I have sacrificed a few things... I love soft cheese like Blue Brie and Camembert...

Jan 2010 pics will be up later tonight with a bit of luck. Haven't taken them yet - waiting till after I've eaten my dinner (massive pizza). Joking ;-) Dave

Hi Millux, I'm really pleased you find them inspirational. I recommend taking pics at set intervals, you just don't notice the difference day to day. Jonny, it sounds like we were made from the same mould. Good luck with your weight loss chap. I accept your challenge of first to break into...

Thanks for your comments. It's been 5 months and I still shock myself every time I look at the Aug pic. More like a chick repellent :D I don't have a perfect life (yet) but I have a good one and I've always been a happy guy but the weight loss is giving me an extra energy. I'm sure there are...

Thanks for all the kind words guys. I'm regretting the chick magnet comment now ;) Dave.

Hello guys and gals, only just spotted this newbie area. My name's Dave and I'm a newb ;-) I've lost 74lbs since Sep 09 and have 54lbs to go. I've set up a diet diary and am currently waiting for my post that contains pics to be approved by mods (presume that's a newbie restriction?). I look...

Ok, after sleeping on it I've decided what the hell.. so here goes... I hope it helps people on here. Dave Aug 09 Sep09 Oct 09 Nov 09 Dec 09 I take the photo at the end of each month so no Jan yet. I had no idea that I looked that big in Aug. I knew I needed to loose weight but was...

74lbs down (since 1st sep 2009) and 54lbs to go. :cool:

Thanks for the welcome doodlelover. I'll have a think about posting the pics. It's just that I don't really like the idea of them being in the public domain and would be mortified if they were pinched and appeared on some dodgy online diet advert. They certainly provide inspiration for me and I...

Hello, newbie here. This seems like a cool place so I thought I’d join and share my diet progress with anyone who’s interested. My name’s Dave, I’m 29 and live in the UK. On the 31st of August 2009 I weighed 25st 12lbs (not quite as horrendous as it sounds as I am 6ft 3 and big build but…) and...