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  1. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    Been away for a bit. How's it going? I lost 3lbs this week, so happy bunny.
  2. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    Burnt 300 cals at the gym, and 100%. Go me!!! Well done on your 15 days. Do you still feel hungry or is it just 'mental hunger'?
  3. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    100% yesterday and so far so good today. Although I a very very hungry!!! That is my own fault of course for eating pizza. Hope you are having good days. I am off to the gym now. Wish me luck!!!
  4. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    How's it going Kitty? I've managed 100% so far - but I'm guessing I've not undone the pizza yet! Keep going lovely, you'll get there. We all will.
  5. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    I'm self conscious, but I know it needs to be done. I just put my music in my ears and ignore everyone else.
  6. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    Morning all. Lazy day for me, had a long lie in :) Off for a walk now and hopefully to the gym later. I'm back to square one in the diet front as I ate some pizza last night. Very cross about it now, but what's done is done. I weighed and had lost 2 lbs which is rubbish for a first weeks...
  7. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    Good on you for the walking. I think exercise is a great distraction from food and a great solution to boredom. I'll be much happier when I can get back to the gym. Im hungry today, so off to drink. Pint of water to try and trick my tummy!
  8. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    Exante food tastes better but is slightly higher in calories. I'm having a miserable say with my cold and have already eaten a bar :( I wanted to save bars for evening. I feel really yucky with a bad cold. I hope it's not a reaction to the diet? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  9. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    It's totally mind over matter. Your mind is telling you that you are hungry, because of the habits you get into. For me it's things like eating something sweet just before bed, or eating a carby snack when I get in from work. I'm. It actually hungry but my mind tells me I must be. I think...
  10. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    I struggle to drink enough. I tend to drink coffee and water with flavouring, but I really need to drink water. I keep telling myself to think of it like medicine.
  11. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    Exante bar... Sorry auto correct!!!!
  12. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    I've had a cd porridge for breakfast and a exabyte bar for lunch (at 3pm). Im just starting to get hungry again, but I'm scared to eat my last meal too early!!! Is the pasta nice then? I tried the slim and save pastas and really didn't like them.
  13. minirog

    Step 1 Sole Source Began yesterday... journey of a desperate woman :)

    Hiya, I've just read the while of this thread and think it could be the motivation I need to stay on track! Can I join please? I am doing Exante, but having milk in drinks. I'm only on day four though. No idea if it's working as I'm not weighing every day - I've banned scales from the house...
  14. minirog

    Day 2... And I caved and had a...

    .... Slim fast shake with milk and one grilled chicken breast. I'm so useless! I guess I'm back to day one again now. On the plus side I did an hour in the gym. I hate being so weak!!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  15. minirog

    Anyone in 19s? Or am I the fattest here? :(

    Thank you for replying. It does me good to know I can get there! You've done brilliantly. You must feel so different :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  16. minirog

    Cooking meals for others...

    Danger passed. Meal eaten and i didn't have a crumb. Happy days! I'm a sucker for bread too. I've banned anyone from eaten nice bread around me. I can resist normal sliced bread, but would probably bite someone's hand off for a crusty cob! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  17. minirog

    Total Solution End of Day One

    Well done you :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  18. minirog

    Total Solution End of Day One

    Well done you! 9lbs in two weeks :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  19. minirog

    Cooking meals for others...

    It's so hard! Hubby can fend for himself, but he's out at work so I'm cooking my sons tea. It's soooo hard not to steal a nibble!!! Then I have to sit at the table with him whilst he eats it!! Hard stuff this first few days :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  20. minirog

    Total Solution End of Day One

    Thanks. Not too bad today. I'm hungry, but managing to distract myself. Went for a walk on my lunch break, going to the gym tonight etc. Thank you for taking the time to reply. How's your day been?
  21. minirog

    Anyone in 19s? Or am I the fattest here? :(

    I am currently 19.4 and want to be 14.4 as my first goal, but am desperate to get to the 16s again. Anyone as heavy as me?
  22. minirog

    Total Solution End of Day One

    I did enjoy running a lot, but haven't done any exercise for a year, so its a bit disheartening to have lost the but of fitness I had. I was a sweaty red faced mess this evening!
  23. minirog

    Started recently, saying hello!

    Wanted to be a good free zone for a while so I would break my bad habits. Bloody starving right now though!! My stomach actually hurts! Must be nice to see 1lb come off. As long as we're heading in the right direction it's all good I reckon :) Congrats
  24. minirog

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk!
  25. minirog

    Total Solution Day 1 of Restart...

    I've just finished Day 1 too. Seems like a fair few of us started today. Hopefully we'll support each other through the tough first week and have some losses to show for it next Monday! I've been okay all day, but I'm starving now. Hopefully I'll sleep soon :) Have a good day tomorrow all of...
  26. minirog

    Started recently, saying hello!

    Hiya. I'm new to this too. I'm doing TS for a bit, and then switching to Working Solution. Have you weighed in yet? Bet that will keep you motivated. Good luck
  27. minirog

    Total Solution End of Day One

    It's been okay, but I'm hungry now and can't get to sleep!!! Dammit :) Anyway, wanted to say hi. I'm new to exante but certainly not to diets in general or to this forum! I did CD followed by ww to maintain, but had a shocking year and regained most of the weight. I had a brief go at Slimming...
  28. minirog

    Bars?

    They have more carbs in so you shouldn't have them if you are very carb sensitive as it can kick you out of ketosis. Also, you have to be certain you are fully in ketosis before you have them ie:not a single 'cheat' for 2 weeks. I love the bars. Especially if you keep them in the fridge and...
  29. minirog

    Week 2 - bit of a bummer, but I kind of new it was coming!

    So, I lost 2lbs. I know I should think a loss is a loss, but it's bloody lot of hard work for just 2lbs!!! Ah well, hopefully I'll lose a bit more next week and if not at least I am nearly at my stone :)
  30. minirog

    Week 1 weigh in - I'm gobsmacked!!!

    I'm so happy, but I swear I couldn't have done it without this place :)
  31. minirog

    Week 1 weigh in - I'm gobsmacked!!!

    Aw, thanks x
  32. minirog

    Week 1 weigh in - I'm gobsmacked!!!

    I lost 10lb! 10lb! 10lb! 10lb! I know next week will be a lot lower and that a lot of that weight is water, but it sure as hell gives me big old boost :) Thanks for all your support :bighug:
  33. minirog

    I'm properly hungry! Arrghhhh!

    I am hungry. Actually physically hungry (my tummy hurts :( ) I have my first weigh in tomorrow so I hope it is worth it! mind you it is my fault for eating a fajita on Sunday - otherwise i would be happily in ketosis by now. what a plank. Fingers crossed I can lose 6lb tomorrow
  34. minirog

    Damn it! I am back to square one!

    I caved in and ate 1 fajita wrap yesterday. I also had cheese on it. I am now back to the start and feel like a wally. Damn! Do you think I will not lose any weight now?
  35. minirog

    Does anyone combine CWP days with Slim and Save days?

    I am just wondering if I can mix and match these diets? I want the discipline of having a consultant weigh me, but to have the choice of meal packs to feel more normal at the weekend. I would be really interested to hear if anyone combines. Thanks in advance, K x
  36. minirog

    Does anyone combine CWP days with Slim and Save days?

    I am interested in trying out some of the S&S diet packs to help me out on the days that I need to chew! Does anyone on here combine these? I am thinking of doing CWP SS Mon-Thurs and then doing S&S on fri, sat, sun. This should still be nutritionally balanced and VLC, and also keep me...
  37. minirog

    Cambridge Diet Weightloss Record Thread. Please add your story!

    Really enjoyed reading this thread. Inspiring and honest. Thanks for sharing. I am on day five of my second journey and all the details are in my signature. Love and hugs xx
  38. minirog

    Starting Cambridge Diet next Friday!

    Last time I went from SS+ straight to WW (though I did watch my carb intake for a while) and lost weight. I didn't regain any weight until I stopped following any plan and tried to manage myself.
  39. minirog

    I'm back! I'm sure noone will remember me, but wanted to say Hi!

    Thanks everyone :) This is such a lovely forum. I know it helped me so much last time x
  40. minirog

    Day Three! Almost through the pain barrier :)

    Thank you everyone. I really appreciate it. I almost cracked last night. I almost gave up. But I didn't! Yeay! i knwo today will be hard as well, but hopefully by tomorrow I will be in Ketosis and everything will be easier. Fingers crossed. Thanks so much for the support. It helps. x
  41. minirog

    I dint think I can do this

    I understand how you feel. I am really struggling - more than I did last time. However, i have to accept that maybe the reason I am fiinding it hard is because I have a messed up relationship with food and it is this I need to crack. I am going to stick with it and hope that having a break from...
  42. minirog

    Day Three! Almost through the pain barrier :)

    It's so hard, but I guess when the Ketosis properly kicks in the hunger wil subside. It is literally keeing me awake at night at the moment :( I don't remember finding it this hard last time, but maybe I had just blocked it out. The emotional link to eating is much harder to break. It is...
  43. minirog

    Day Three! Almost through the pain barrier :)

    I watched Masterchef too! Probably not the best choice, but we should congratulate ourselves for not cracking! I thought I would be getting there by now, but today I feel hungrier than ever :o
  44. minirog

    Day Three! Almost through the pain barrier :)

    I know that if I can get through today it will get so much easier. I am splitting my tetras into two each time (mixed with water) so I can have six 'meals' a day. Hope this helps with the hunger! Hope you are all having good days. Postivie vibes to all of you.
  45. minirog

    Hope this is inspiring!

    This is really good to hear on a day like today where I feel rubbish and wonder why the hell I am doing this!!!
  46. minirog

    Hell this is tough! Any tips on getting through this first week (again!)

    Thanks guys. It's so great to know that I am not alone and that other people are doing this too! Sorry it took a while to reply. I fell asleep, which was actually just what I needed :) I have one more pack to have today and I think I'm going to make it a porridge so it feels a bit more like...
  47. minirog

    New to CD...kind of

    Hiya! Looks liek your first weigh-in went well. Yeay! Congrats to you :)
  48. minirog

    Hell this is tough! Any tips on getting through this first week (again!)

    Only on day 2 and have been crying like a baby! I have had a hard day in work and my usual response is to comfort and/or reward myself with food. No chance of that on this diet! Any tips on getting through the first week?
  49. minirog

    I'm back! I'm sure noone will remember me, but wanted to say Hi!

    Thanks everyone. I feel rough tonight, but I know it gets better and at least I've made it through day one! Good Luck to the rest of you - it feels good to know we are in this together!
  50. minirog

    I'm back! I'm sure noone will remember me, but wanted to say Hi!

    Hi all, I lost 90lb in 2010 and kept it off for a while, but have regained a lot in the past 6 months. I only have myself to blame and have been eating like a hog. Anyway, I am now back and on Day One of my restart. I am not loving it at all! I have to confess I had forgotten how...
  51. minirog

    Lost 6 stone in 2010..... 3 stone back on..... Day one of restart TODAY!

    Hi all, I am starting again today on SS, and as I got so much support on here last time I thought I would come back and say hi. I am devastated that I have put half the weight back on again, but I am determined that I will lose it again and more. Anyway, just wanted to say Hi. Hope...
  52. minirog

    One Day off plan and I STS this week :(

    Thanks guys. I know I have amessed up relationship with food and I so wish I could put it right. I am actually going to see a psychologist about it so we'll see if that helps! I did try and plan what I was going to eat but it was an 'all day event'. And boy can my family eat. They had a...
  53. minirog

    One Day off plan and I STS this week :(

    I knew I would have dine some damage on Saturday (my mum's birthday) bt I still thought I would've lost weight. Bit gutted. Still, it's my own fault. I was so pee'd off that I ate a slice of cheesecake last night! Anyway, back on it today and hoping for a 4lb loss this week. Fingers...
  54. minirog

    Inspiration Music for Tough Days!

    Here are mine. What are yours? My faves for getting me through tough days: YouTube - Walk on water britt nicole - Walk on Water by Britt Nicole http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gUWbPzDGuo - Lift by Shannon Noll http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5rAXYBqQdE - Perfect by Pink My faves for...
  55. minirog

    WHOOOOOOPPPPPPP

    That's so amazing! Well Done you xxxxx
  56. minirog

    Weekend blowout :( Mentions FOOD!

    Thanks everyone. I just weighed (although my weigh in day is officially Wednesday) and I have not lost any weight so far this week :( 2 days to go and it's not looking good :(
  57. minirog

    Weekend blowout :( Mentions FOOD!

    It was my mum's birthday this weekend and she cooked a BIG meal for all the family. She cooked some of my fave things (don't think this was deliberate!). I avoided all this and sat at the table through their 3 courses and just ate my one grilled chicken breast and three tbs of broccoli...
  58. minirog

    january challenge?

    Well done guys. I missed my target by 3lbs. I've lost 14lbs though so pleased overall (just gutted I only lost 2lbs this week :( ) Mumto1 lose 14lbs-14.5lbs lost- 0lbs to go Bigmama lose 16lbs Cankles -16lbs - 3lbs lost - 13 lbs to go Chele - 12lbs - 0lb lost - 12lbs to go Chlo lose 16 lbs...
  59. minirog

    Rubbish Week 4 Weigh-In

    Trying to stay positive, but really quite p'eed off. I'm on 810 so I know that I have to expect slower losses. I just feel like I could lose that much not doing CD at all. Anyone got any motivation please??
  60. minirog

    I've lost 6 stone!!!

    You can do it. It will feel amazing and you will realise how strong you are! Good Luck!
  61. minirog

    I've lost 6 stone!!!

    It's taken me 10 months or so, but I've done it! I'm happy, but I still have 4 to go! I'll get there though. K x
  62. minirog

    is restarting tomorrow . . . .nail biting . . . . . .

    Well done for getting back on it. You've been going through a rough time with your daughter being poorly, so it's no surprise you had a bit of a slip. You can do this. Remember to come on here whenever youare struggling - this forum really is great for keeping you on track!
  63. minirog

    Outcome of tv program

    Sounds like you had a great night! Yeay - go you! I think you came across really well. You seem like a lovely, bubbly, intelligent and determined person. I can't imagine why anyone would have bad comments?! Thanks for being brave enough to do the show and giving people something to think...
  64. minirog

    Im overweight

    Well done! That's awesome. I'm 7lbs off being overweight myself and I can't wait. Must be an amazing feeling!
  65. minirog

    OMG! I actually enjoyed a porridge!!!

    I have always HATED the porridge sachets, but for the hell of it, I decided to try a maple and pecan one. It was LUSH! I am definitely going to get these for breakfast from now on. Yeay!
  66. minirog

    Power Plates

    I think I need to talk to the lady who runs the shop properly. I'll let you know how it goes!! Thanks for your help.
  67. minirog

    Power Plates

    The place in my town that does powerplates doesn't do classes. You just stand on the machines. Is this wrong?
  68. minirog

    surprise result this evening

    Wow! Well done you xx
  69. minirog

    I've done it..From 27st to 12st in 13 months

    Amazing Amazing Amazing! Please can we have some pics?
  70. minirog

    january challenge?

    Woo Hoo! Well done everyone :D I lost 3lbs so slowly slowly, but I will get there. How many more january weigh-ins do we have? Mumto1 lose 14lbs-14.5lbs lost- 0lbs to go:D:D Bigmama lose 16lbs Cankles -16lbs - 3lbs lost - 13 lbs to go Chele - 12lbs - 0lb lost - 12lbs to go Chlo lose 16 lbs -...
  71. minirog

    Week 3 Weigh-In

    3lbs gone! At first I thought it wasn't enough, but I know that really (especially for the 810 plan) 3lbs is okay. Aiming for 4lbs next week though :D Good Luck to everyone else with a weigh-in today x
  72. minirog

    Shred?

    i noticed a real change at day 6. It did suddenly feel easier (not easy, but easier!). I could complete almost all the reps of all the strength exercises (I use 1.5kg hand weights), apart from the bloody push ups! I cannot do all the push ups and it's so frustrating! Hopefully I will manage...
  73. minirog

    Unrealistic goals?

    I always seem to set myself up for a fall by setting the bar too high. I am doing the 810 plan not SS, but I have still set my mind at aiming to lose 4lbs a week. Why do I do this? 4lbs is a lot of weight and now if I lose only 3lbs I'll be secretly gutted (even though the rational part of my...
  74. minirog

    ~*Exercise Thread*~

    Wow Dee, that is amazing! Go you! I reckon you'll be at your target in no time with all that exercise. I so wish I could ride a bike properly. I just can't cycle up hills!!! I can cycle up hills on the exercise bike, I can run up hills when out jogging, but I cannot cycle up them! It's daft...
  75. minirog

    ~*Exercise Thread*~

    So how's everyone doing? I should point out that my calorie burn the other day included my metabolic burn as well - I didn't do 2,700 cals worth of exercise!!! Today I have: Completed Day 7 of the dreaded Shred Walked a fair bit Run 3k Completed my hour long yoga class (and walked home -...
  76. minirog

    the biggest loser

    The US one is worse! They have them doing all sorts. I love the programme though (I know it's only tv and I shouldn't aspire to their losses!) and it really inspires me to exercise. I applied to be on this year, but didn't get through. As it happens I'm managing okay on my own, so quite glad...
  77. minirog

    Before and During photos

    Thanks for all being so lovely xxx
  78. minirog

    Being Brave - Pics attached (hopefully!)

    WOW! You look absolutely amazing! Well done you x
  79. minirog

    Before and During photos

    I need to lose another 3stone 1lb (43lbs)to have a BMI of 25!!! I'm still obese as we speak. I carry my weight well all over so hide how heavy I actually am. I hate myself for my massive bulk so can't wait to get to goal.
  80. minirog

    Before and During photos

    Aw, thanks! I know I still look rough, but I can actually see all this hard work starting to pay off so it feels nice to know it's not all in vain!
  81. minirog

    Before and During photos

    This is literally the first time I have looked at a photo of me and been able to see a real difference, so I thought I would post it here. Be kind. I know I have a really long way to go (4 stone still) but it felt good to be able to see a difference at last. Here we go:
  82. minirog

    not looking as heavy as i am!

    I think that I never looked my weight, because I carry my weight evenly all over (sadly this also means it takes a long time to show a weight loss too - 2 stone per clothes size roughly). However, I reently found a photo of me at my heaviest and realised I was embarrassed by how big I was. I had...
  83. minirog

    Shred?

    Me too! She is awesome :D
  84. minirog

    GOAL - I DID IT

    Woo Hoo!!!!! Well done you, that is amazing!
  85. minirog

    Messed up...again :-((

    I agree with SS who said if you are in a binge/purge cycle the CD is NOT right for you. You need to work on developing a healthy realtionship with food and bingng and vomiting is not the way forward. CD is brilliant in lots of ways of course, but it can make someone who has a guilt complex over...
  86. minirog

    Diet-breaking dreams

    I have these! Last night I dreamt I ate a whole box of after eight mints and the night before it was a plate of chocolate muffins!!!! So weird. However, it does feel good to wake up and know that I stuck the diet 100% and those feelings of upset at cheating were just a dream!
  87. minirog

    Shred?

    It's fab. It's hard work, but after 6 days I am already seeing a difference. It is a mix of 3 mins strength exercises with weights, followed by 2 mins of cardio, followed by 1 min of abs. You do 3 circuits of this. It takes about 20 mins. It's really very very good and I reccomend it. Even...
  88. minirog

    ~*Exercise Thread*~

    So , in the end my exercise for the day was: 30 Day Shred workout Walk on the beach (about an hour?) C25k run (15 mins jogging and 16 mins walking) Not too bad today! I've burned 2,700 calories as well!!! Yeay! Hope you all had good days x
  89. minirog

    cant deal with this its so very hard

    You can do this. I know they seem like empty words, but they aren't. You are capable of great great things and possess an inner strength even you didn't know you had. It is hard not to turn to food when things get tough, but I try and focus on the fact that even when I have eaten whichever...
  90. minirog

    ~*Exercise Thread*~

    Thanks for that SS! If it works for you then go for it! i like actually working up a sweat, but maybe I'm a fool that way! So far today i have completed Day 6 of the shred. I have to say Level 1 is getting a bit easier. 4 days until level 2! Off for a walk on the beach with my boys now so...
  91. minirog

    ~*Exercise Thread*~

    I've been so good with the exercise all week andthen yesterday? Nothing. I'm so pee'd off with myself! I even missed Jillian. Well today will be different. I am about to 'the shred' and then onto Day 1/Week 5 of the couch-to-5k programme. I think it's 3x 5 min run with 3x 3 min walk in...
  92. minirog

    Carvery choice - HELP!! *obviously food mentioned!*

    Make sure you don't have veg that has been mixed with anything else ie:butter and/or cheese. You can ask the restaurant to give you veg without butter added - they have it all ready out the back anyway. When I was sole sourcing last time I went to a carvery and had cabbage, cauliflower...
  93. minirog

    cant believe i was so stupid as to buy chicken

    Don't weigh yourself everyday. It is really bad for your mental state. Weigh once a week and be proud of yourself. With regards to the chicken. Eating a little bit (you need to check the weight as i can't remember) is just doing SS+ so if you need teh chicken then that is fine. You will...
  94. minirog

    Vegetable Soup - Good God!!!!!

    I really like it!!! Isn't it funny how everyone's tastes are SO different?! Good luck with the porridge.
  95. minirog

    january challenge?

    Lost 4lbs this week, so not great, but I'm happy. I'll get there. Hope you are all doing okay xx Mumto1 lose 14lbs-8 3/4lbs lost-5 1/4lbs to go Bigmama lose 16lbs Cankles -16lbs - 3lbs lost - 13 lbs to go Chele - 12lbs - 0lb lost - 12lbs to go Chlo lose 16 lbs - 7lbs - 9 lbs to go. Crystal...
  96. minirog

    Week 2 - first weigh in on 810

    Lost 4lbs. Not great, but I'm happy! I have now lost SIX STONE! Yeay! :D Thanks for all the support xx
  97. minirog

    Unofficial WI & Official One - Week 1

    4 lbs is a great loss (especially for an evening weigh-in, what with the amount of water we all drink!). Don't be disheratened. 4lbs is a lot of weight to lose. I do know what you mean though. I get weighed-in tomorrow and have (for some reason) set my sights on 5lbs. 5lbs takes me to six...
  98. minirog

    A bit annoyed with myself :(

    Thanks guys. I am feeling a little better about it all now, but still worried about the weigh-in tomorrow. I feel so fat and like I haven't lost anything. Ah well, we'll see. MinnieMel - I am doing 810 so I am on 3 packs, plus a small meal of 'green and white' and some skimmed milk. Thanks...
  99. minirog

    A bit annoyed with myself :(

    I just feel so rubbish and guilty for giving in. Thanks for the motivation though.
  100. minirog

    A bit annoyed with myself :(

    I am on the 810 plan and up until last night I was doing okay. However, last night when I got into bed I just couldn't stop thinking about food. i got in a real state! It's so silly, but I just couldn't settle and felt this actual physical urge to eat. I guess food is an addiction, but usually I...
  101. minirog

    Biggest Loser

    They have improved the format over the last Uk one (which was REALLY rubbish) and I think tried to follow the US format more. Much better. However, they should have brought in new trainers. The reason the US one has been so successful is Jillian and Bob - they realy care (especially as Jillian...
  102. minirog

    minirog's daily musings.... life on 810!

    Okay, so here is a question: Why do I tell myself "I can't" before I even start? By doing this I am programming my brain to tell me to stop. It's all Neuro-linguistic programming (ask Derren brown, he'll tell you!) and it's bad bad form. It's almost like I am so scared to fail that if I set...
  103. minirog

    THE SHRED THREAD..!!!

    Just completed Day 4. Have to confess though, I swore at Jillian!!!
  104. minirog

    Maple and Pecan Porridge

    I hated the old porridges. Is the new one much different, I wonder whether to try it? Hmmmm....
  105. minirog

    THE SHRED THREAD..!!!

    Can I join in?! I'm shredding too. I'm on Day 4 today, but I've just done my run for the day so I'm going to wait until a bit later to get shredded! I'm finding it really hard, but mainly because I have no strength in my arms at all! I have exercised a fiar bit over the last year, but...
  106. minirog

    Week 1 Weigh in

    Well done! Awesome weight loss x
  107. minirog

    Low Cal Snax!

    Ryvita with dairylea light - yummy! Plain nuts (not salted)and seeds are relatively high in fat and calories, but can be very filling and have healthy oils in them. Check the nutritional value of mixed bags carefully, but you should be okay. Sugar free jelly mixed with muller light and then set...
  108. minirog

    How many Calories do you have a day?

    I would say 1400 is a good amount. To lose a pound of fat you need to burn 3500 calories more than you eat. It depends on how fast you want to lose, but to lose 1/4lb a day you need ot have a calorie deficit of about 875 calories each day. The average daily burn for a woman who does a little...
  109. minirog

    Chicken breast

    Well done for not giving in. Most of this battle is mental. That said. if you really struggle the losses on SS and SS+ are really not that different so allow yourself a bit of chicken or milk and go SS+ if you think it will get you through. If you have a lot of weight to lose, you need to make...
  110. minirog

    minirog's daily musings.... life on 810!

    Aw, thanks for reading. I know it's a bit dull! I was really worried about going on 810, but am pleasantly surprised. Good luck with getting the Christmas pounds off - I'm sure you'll do it no probs and then you can join me in a lovely piece of grilled chicken (seriously this has become the...
  111. minirog

    I can`t balance my Cals & Protein :( **MENTIONS FOOD**

    I answered on your other thread before I saw this one. I don't think you should worry about your protein as eating protein builds muscles which in turn raises your metabolism to burn more calories (fat). Protein is a good thing as long as you aren't going over your allowance. If I was you...
  112. minirog

    End of Day 1 on 1000 Plan *MENTIONS FOOD*

    I didn't think you could 'go over' on protein as this is what you need to build muscles, which in turn speads up your metabolism. Am I wrong? I'm on 810 and manage to eat about 750cals a day, but I have milk. Could you have milk in some of your drinks to raise your calorie intake.
  113. minirog

    My journey

    Wow! What a transformation. You have done so well. Thanks for sharing your pics and good luck with the re-start (though to be honest I think you look amazing now!). K x p.s. I want that fifties style dress!!! It's lush :D
  114. minirog

    minirog's daily musings.... life on 810!

    It's official: I hate Jillian Michaels!!! Not really, I do love her and her bloody workouts, but I am so achey and tired after day 3 of the dredded 'Shred'. Feels good to be doing it though, I just hope that I see some success on the scales on Wednesday!!! So, what else did I want to say...
  115. minirog

    weight's going up and not down :(

    Aw, hugs xxx I agree that you should leave the weighing for once a week. I know it's hard, but if you can you might find it less demoralising and after a week you may find you are surprised. Secondly, maybe your metabolism has slowed down due to exercise and lack of calories. Maybe you...
  116. minirog

    Dress sizes...

    2 stone for me :( Seems to take forever!
  117. minirog

    7 day bootcamp... who's in?

    How did you guys do then? MinnieMel, 3lbs is great! Well done. I wish I could join, but I'm on 810 so no SS-ing for me. Good luck to you all though and do post your progress because it gives me real motivation seeing what everyone else can do. x
  118. minirog

    Anyone got over 10 stone to lose????????

    I had 10 stone to lose and I'm just over half way there. You can do it.
  119. minirog

    Minirog

    No, sorry, I haven't checked back as I though people would be able to PM me. I didn't think about those who hadn't got to their 50 posts yet. Did you want the stix?
  120. minirog

    the no cheese promise.

    Oopsie rolls looked fried in tha photo?! How are they made? Not going to have any obviously, I am just intrigued!!
  121. minirog

    Arghh fed up

    My hubs was eating yougurt the other day and I sent him out of the room bless him - and that was only yogurt - malteasers would probably finish me off! He sat on the stairs, poor sod! Hope you get through the night and stay strong. Weekends are tough because (if you are anything like me)...
  122. minirog

    I've been 'Shredded'... Jillian Michaels is EVIL :-)

    I used 4lb weights in each hand and it was way too much. I am going to buy some 2.5lb weights instead I think they are only £8 in argos so I'll get them tomorrow. The music is pretty lame, but I think I need to hear Jillian's words of encouragement and scariness to make me carry on!
  123. minirog

    I've been 'Shredded'... Jillian Michaels is EVIL :-)

    Well, I got the Region 1 DVD to play on my laptop and I've done day one. That was much tougher than I thought it would be. I'm off out to buy some lighter weights tomorrow! Jillian is a great trainer, but man, I am knackered and I didn't even finish all of circuit 3!!!
  124. minirog

    Anyone else find Minimins addictive?

    I do! I didn't actually use it much when I was on WW and Calorie counting, but now I am back on CD I can't stay away from the place. It's a tough diet so I like seeing the losses as inspiration and to know that other people are facing the same challenges. It's also a welcome distraction. I...
  125. minirog

    minirog's daily musings.... life on 810!

    Thanks Claire. I feel less like a norman no mates now! It's always good to find people who are doing 810, especially with losses like yours! Keeps me inspired to continue. Still struggling tonight though - feel hungry! Ah, still it will soon be breakfast shake time :D Good Luck with your...
  126. minirog

    real weight loss or a gimmick?

    I think you can keep the weight off. You just need to understand what a proper balanced diet is all about and not go back to eating what we did before. It's also important to go back up the steps and re-introduce carbs slowly. You may not gain any glycogen weight back this way. but even if you...
  127. minirog

    great things - the full shred experience diary.... day 4/30

    You're doing so well. I start 30 Day Shred tomorrow. I did Kettlebells today so my legs and arms are hurting before I even start. I love Jillian though so hopefully she'll get me through!
  128. minirog

    The 30 day shred!

    Eeek! I won't be doing that. Would be just my like to get caught. Luckily the DVD plays on my laptop so I can bring it on tomorrow.
  129. minirog

    The 30 day shred!

    You can do it, it just takes time. Well done you for getting started. It will get easier. Thanks for saying the laptop thing - I can now start tomorrow with a smiley (if slightly red, sweaty, wheezy and sweary) face. Bring it on Jillian :D
  130. minirog

    minirog's daily musings.... life on 810!

    Right, so, today has been okay. I go a bit out with my timings so left it too long between meals. Not a great idea. So, yes, I am hungry that's true, but I definitely feel I am on the right plan. After much talk with my slightly giddy, but wonderful new CDC, we decided that the 810 plan was...
  131. minirog

    First Weigh In...

    :clap::clap::clap::clap: Definitely worth celebrating! Congratulations x
  132. minirog

    How can I tell when I'm in ketosis?

    I have ketostix I can send out if anyone wants them. I don't use them now as I'm 810, and sadly probably won't go into ketosis, which is sad because that means I will feel this flipping hungry until I move up a step! Anyway, message me if you want my stix!!!
  133. minirog

    The 30 day shred!

    My DVD just arrived in the post, so I got my sports gear on, put the DVD in and... it was a regoin 1 and wouldn't play?! I didn't order a region 1 so I am MAD! I did my 20 min kettlebell work out instead, but I am annoyed as I want to get started. Is this torrentz thing safe to use?
  134. minirog

    Christmas eating-what you'd planned & the truth

    Wow setas, that is AWESOME! Well done you x
  135. minirog

    Help with 1200?

    I only have the info for the 1000 plan. You can exercise on the 1000 plan ( I am on 810 and have been cleared to exercise although at a lower intensity than I normally would) With the 1000 plan you can eat: Breakfast: (approx 348 cals) 1 cambridge pack 1/2 pint of skimmed milk (you can...
  136. minirog

    Christmas eating-what you'd planned & the truth

    I was doing calorie counting at the time and planne dto stick to that other than Christmas Day, Boxing day and 27th. I ate non stop for all of December. I gained 7lb. I am now back on CD 810 plan to shift the weight and get back in control of my food again. I plan to have no more breaks...
  137. minirog

    810 meal ideas

    Here's one from me: 85g chicken breast (diced) 40g lentils veg stock spinach garam masala ground corriander black pepper (and other curry flavours (dry) you fancy) Dry fry the chicken with some garam masala (I use about 5 sprays of olive oil fry light actually which my CDC says is fine) Add...
  138. minirog

    Day 14 - FAIL (contains reference to food)

    I think having a goal like the cycle challenge is a great idea. Especially as it's a charity that you care so much about. I just signed up to run a half marathon! I am hoping I'll make it! What is your fitness like now? How many miles can you ride outside ayt the moment? There really is no...
  139. minirog

    So I'm officially on 810 plan!

    She really is lovely I'm so happy. It really is making me feel more motivated this morning (so far!!!). Glad I've found other people that are doing 810, makes me feel less weird :D
  140. minirog

    So I'm officially on 810 plan!

    Wow, you've done amazing with your weight loss and your running. What an inspiration! My half marathon is on 8th May and I intend to start my proper training in feb to give me 3 months. Til then I am doing a c25k refresher, starting from week 4, to get me gently back into it. I;ve not run...
  141. minirog

    The 30 day shred!

    Where did you download it from?
  142. minirog

    minirog's daily musings.... life on 810!

    I lost 5lb in 3 days. That is all :D
  143. minirog

    Day 2 - How much water does every1 drink?

    I am drinking about 4 pints of water, as well as some coffee. Not sure what that is in litres. I have a exercise arm band that beeps every two hours t tell me to drink. It works for me! I think the headache will be carb withdrawal though and you should be fine by day 4/5.
  144. minirog

    Sarahs 30 day shred diary!

    Wel done you! I am waiting for my DVD to arrive so I can get on with it. I do cardio at the gym and running, but I heard this DVD was great for toning so hopefully it might sort out my horrendous bingo wings! Good Luck for the morning x
  145. minirog

    january challenge?

    Hiya everyone! I got weighed in tonight (I am only on day 3 but CDC had to see me today so my new eigh in day will be wednesday) and I lost 5lbs!!! Because I did my first weigh in on my own scales I didn't believe her, but we then compared with my scales which read the same! I am chuffed. I...
  146. minirog

    Who ate all the pies?! Apparently, I did :((

    I gained 7lb in 2 weeks so I reckon you did great! That weight will be off in no time and then you'll be motoring. Good Luck and have agood first day tomorrow x
  147. minirog

    So I'm officially on 810 plan!

    Wow! you are doing great! That gives me hope that it will be okay. Can I ask do you still go into ketosis on 810 on not? Thanks xx
  148. minirog

    So I'm officially on 810 plan!

    My new CDC came to see me tonight and she was absolutely lovely. A totally different experience from the last one. She gave me all my books and weighed me (yep - the last one didn't even do that!) and sat and chatted and answered all my questions. She stayed for an hour and really seemed to care...
  149. minirog

    Goodbye Cankles

    Wow, your awesome wuitting smoking and going TFR! I smoke about 5 a day (in secret so my 5 year old doesn't know :) ) but there is no way I could give that up whilst following the diet. I would go mad so I think you are a real inspiration. I am going to give up smoking when I get to goal.
  150. minirog

    How do I move a post please?

    I've started a 'diary' of sorts and it's in the Cambridge Diet Returners section. I think it would be better placed in the Weight Loss Diaries section. Is this possible? Thanks x
  151. minirog

    minirog's daily musings.... life on 810!

    I'm back... I'm bloody starving!!! This is SO much harder than I remember it. I'm not in Ketosis yet, but tomorrow fingers crossed. Was just thinking about all the reasons I want to lose weight and thought I'd add them here. 1. To be fitter and healthier. I want to be able to actually DO...
  152. minirog

    Hello i'm a newbie (kind of) and on day 2

    Hiya! Congrats on the wedding and baby. I'm impressed you are even considering losing weight when your little on eis only 9 months - my son is 5 and I am losing the 'baby weight' now. Truth be told I think it is probably just 'cake weight'! Good Luck and remember you can CAN do it :D
  153. minirog

    Help! I'm confused!

    Oh, if the actual guidelines have changed then I might ask my CDC about it again when she comes to see me. Perhaps she doesn't realise. If she says it's okay then I can tell hubs and all will be back to normal. Yeay! Thanks for all your help and advice.
  154. minirog

    Help! I'm confused!

    Thanks for your help. The problem I have is she explained all this to my hubby as well and now he says it's dangerous to exercise! Argghhh!!! I think I may have to do the 810 plan so that he doesn't worry every time I go to the gym. If my weight losses are rubbish then I'm going back to ss...
  155. minirog

    Please help!!

    I have just started CD SS and am on day 3, however I didn't have a CDC and used leftover packs from last time. Now I have found a CDC who will travel to me, but I'm worried becasue she said with the exercise I do (only an hour 5 days a week so not a great deal!) I have to go on 810. The reason...
  156. minirog

    Help! I'm confused!

    Right, so I didn't have a CDC but now I have discovered the one who is 30 miles away will travel to me. Bless her! Anyway, after a 40 min phone conversation she's told me things I never really knew. My old CDC didn't even weigh me or give me the books, she just sold me the packets and kicked...
  157. minirog

    minirog's daily musings.... life on 810!

    Well, I'm not sure anyone will want to read this, but I need to do something to distract me! I've decided to keep track of my ups, downs and 'middlings' for the next few weeks, but I'm not the next JK Rowling so I think this may be pretty dull. So, 82lbs lost last year and then 7lbs back...
  158. minirog

    january challenge?

    Way to go Mocha! :)
  159. minirog

    Okay, so I'm hungry!

    Well, today I am hungry, headachey, knackered but COLD! Could this be the start of ketosis? Hope so. I cannot get my hands and feet warm.
  160. minirog

    Day one, please help!!!

    I answered on the support thread, but the short answer is, you will feel LOADS better when you get into Ketosis, and to do that you do need to stick 100%. I promise you can do it. I am on day 2 and feel rough rough rough but I know that by day 3-5 i will be in the groove and feeling full of...
  161. minirog

    How's everyone doing today? A bit of group support!

    It gets easier when you get into Ketosis. If you stick 100% (no cake!) then you should feel better in 3-5 days. It is worth it I promise. We can do this! We need to stick together and focus on the small goals. I've got into bed to avoid the kitchen!!! My poor hubby, feels like I'm being...
  162. minirog

    soups and porridge...

    IMO the porridges are all rank! Nothing like real porridge at all. I had to throw it away. As far as soups go, I really enjoy the oriental chilli and the vegetable. Maybe try a couple and see. The only one I really didn't like was mushroom and also not a huge fan of spicy tomato. They are...
  163. minirog

    How's everyone doing today? A bit of group support!

    I'm struggling and cannot wait to get into Ketosis so this part is over! Anyway, I thought it would be nice to have a bit of a group support/hugs! My contribution is this: YouTube - Katy Perry - Firework (cover) by Lisa Scinta Love and support to you all, however hard today is for you...
  164. minirog

    OMG .. Heaven !!

    Not if you mix it with some water. You can split it into two drinks then as well. Yummy!
  165. minirog

    Day 3

    Woo Hoo! That's great! Well done, for sticking it out. You'll be flying now. I am still STARVING! But I am onlyon day 2, so hopefully I'll get there tomorrow - fingers crossed!
  166. minirog

    OMG .. Heaven !!

    Hot Chocolate made with half tetra and half water and then microwaved is LUSH!!! I only wish I had some tetras to do this with! Man I need a consultant fast!
  167. minirog

    january challenge?

    Just changed my entry goal to 17lbs as this will take me under 200lbs! Gosh, that would be AWESOME! Thanks. Good Luck everyone :) Mumto1 lose 14lbs-2lbs lost-12lbs to go Bigmama lose 16lbs Cankles -16lbs - 3lbs lost - 13 lbs to go Chele - 12lbs - 0lb lost - 12lbs to go Chlo lose 16 lbs...
  168. minirog

    newbie today

    Will take between 3 and 5 days. You will feel less hungry and have stinky breath (nice!). Good Luck. I am on day 2 and waiting for the headache to pass!
  169. minirog

    Opinions and Thoughts from returners needed :)

    Well, I'm on day 2 of a re-start and I have to say I had forgotten how hard it is!! I have set myself a time limit, so I know I'm only doing this for 4 weeks (ss) and then moving up the steps to 1,000 cals. I didn't regain the weight I lost (except for a Christmas 7lb), but I have slowly started...
  170. minirog

    Favourite CD Products

    It's so interesting the way people like different things. I love the Tetras, but I thought we could only have one of those a day? When I did this diet in March for 10 weeks, my daily plan was something like this: Have hot chocolate in the morning (made with 1/2 a tetra and some hot water...
  171. minirog

    Okay, so I'm hungry!

    Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. I made it through with 3 packs today, but I think tomorrow I will go for the 4 and 200 mls of milk. Hopefully SS+ should still allow me to lose the weight quite quickly. Day One down - bring on Ketosis (fingers crossed by day 3!)
  172. minirog

    january challenge?

    Can I join? :wave_cry: I want to lose 17lbs so that I can get to my mini target of being under 200lbs. I'm on day 1 and finding it tough already, but I know it will get easier! Mumto1 lose 14lbs-2lbs lost-12lbs to go Bigmama lose 16lbs Cankles -16lbs - 3lbs lost - 13 lbs to go Chele - 12lbs...
  173. minirog

    Okay, so I'm hungry!

    I mean REALLY hungry! I think it's because I have been eating loads for the past two weeks and now my body is used to having more. I've shocked it today! Anyway, my question is this. My hubby thinks I can have four packs a day because of my height, but I'm not sure. I don't want to 'cheat'...
  174. minirog

    Will I be at goal tomorrow ????

    How exciting! Good Luck x
  175. minirog

    I'm back!!!! For a bit....

    Thanks! Have to say WOW!!!! Your weightloss is AMAZING! Talk about an inspiration :)
  176. minirog

    I'm back!!!! For a bit....

    Thanks. Good luck to you too - we can do it :D
  177. minirog

    I'm back!!!! For a bit....

    Thanks! I'm so nervous about doing TFR again, but I am certain the support of this forum will help!
  178. minirog

    I'm back!!!! For a bit....

    Thanks. I feel a bit rubbish at the moment as I've put weight on for the first time in a year, but I hope I'm back in control again now. I'd like to lose a stone on CD in the next month or so, but we'll see! How long have you been following CD or are you a newbie like me?
  179. minirog

    I'm back!!!! For a bit....

    Hiya! I lost 40lbs in 10 weeks on CD last year and then a further 42lb on weightwatchers in the next six months, but I've put 7lbs back on over December!!!! Whoops! Anyway, I was wondering if it would be okay to join you guys for the next 4-8 weeks, whilst I go back to ss-ing for a while...
  180. minirog

    If I eat 1500 cals a day and burn 3000 then...

    ... why am I still only losing a lb a week?! Hmmm.... there is something I'm not getting here.
  181. minirog

    2 stone lighter...

    Yeay! Well done you x
  182. minirog

    *give yourself a pat on the back*

    Well done on avoiding the Friday binge. I have a real problem with that myself, so I usually treat myself to a Chinese Takeaway. Some options are (relatively) low calorie and you can work it into your daily allowance if you stick to very low cal choices the rest of the day or really u the...
  183. minirog

    *give yourself a pat on the back*

    Well done to you all *BIG PATS ON THE BACK* I've been feelng rubbish this week thanks to tootheache and a wisdom tooth extraction, so not sure what I ca pat myself on the back for. I've not eaten much, but I'm pretty sure that's because I can't open my bloomin mouth :giggle: I have however...
  184. minirog

    Something that really helps you?

    Good fresh coffee with frothed up skimmed milk - a lovely treat! Also just discovered these soft gingerbread pieces which are lovely and ony 38 cals each so I have one or two of those with the coffee too, which makes a really lovely treat on a cold day. Makes me think of Christmas.
  185. minirog

    STS this week and peeved!!

    Sorry guys, just to be clear - the 3,000 burn includes my static burn as well - so only an additional 1,400 calories from exercise and generally walking more! I have recently upped my exercise (in the past month or so) I do 2 hours in the gym most days and 3 classes a week. In the gym I just...
  186. minirog

    STS this week and peeved!!

    Thanks for all your responses. Sorry, I'm so late checking back in - bad forum etiquette! I am currently eating 1500 cals a day and attempting to reach a burn of 3000 calories a day (I'm exercising a fair bit, even though I have asedentary life in general if you see what I mean) - so a calorie...
  187. minirog

    STS this week and peeved!!

    Well, I feel like I worked hard, but obviouslynot hard enough! I wonder if I am eating to many calories. My BMR is 1,679 so how many calories do you guys think I need to be eating to lose 2lb a week? Thanks
  188. minirog

    Anyone use a Kifit monitor or a BodyBugg?

    It's pricey! Mine cost £100 and then a monthly subscription of £10 (which added to the gym subscription is expensive). However, it's a real motivtator and hopefully will prove to be an asset to my weight loss.
  189. minirog

    Hi, newbie here :)

    I'm new to this. I have been on my weightloss journey since January and have lost 81lbs total ('just' another 65lb to go!) I've done Cambridge (so tough!!!) for a kick start and then WW up until now. But as I'm trying to work out my calorie burn, the points sytem is throwing me a bit...
  190. minirog

    Anyone use a Kifit monitor or a BodyBugg?

    I've just started using mine and though it's not really impacted my food intake it's made me look at calories and nutritiona values more. Also it's totally made me up my exercise! I just wondered if anyone else had one?
  191. minirog

    I'm getting so frustrated with this...

    Thanks for the replies. I hadn't thought about measuring myself. Maybe I'll give that a go tomorrow and see how I'm doing! Thank you xx
  192. minirog

    I'm getting so frustrated with this...

    Tomorrow is my official weigh day but I stupidly got on the scales this morning to see how I was doing! I've been working out and eating right all week so I was hoping for at least 2 lbs, but... I'd stayed the same. Not lost a lb! NOTHING! So, to try and shift some weight for tomorrow I...
  193. minirog

    Embarassed but recommitted

    Good Luck. We're all there with you x
  194. minirog

    Losing it :( Just can't lose the weight....

    So I weighed. I stayed the same. I am pretty down about it :( Never mind, this is a new week and I'm determined to get a 2lb loss next week!
  195. minirog

    Losing it :( Just can't lose the weight....

    Thanks for the help and encouragement. Tomorrow is weigh day and I am expecting another pants loss, but also a new start. I'm going back to week one of my couch-to-5k running programme and back to day one of weightwatchers. I'm getting a new journal and everything! I CAN DO THIS!!!! (I hope - eek!)
  196. minirog

    Losing it :( Just can't lose the weight....

    It's my fault I know. I've got lax. I am estimating portion sizes and keeping track of points in my head instead of on paper. But, I'm still fed up. Why do I always do this? I need some help and a kick up the bum. I want to lose another 2 stone by Christmas and I'm never going to do that now...
  197. minirog

    Can i get a whoop whoop ??

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Can you post your food and exercise diary diary please please please? I'd be really keen to see how to make change to my own food intake. You can PM me if you'd rather. You're really inspirational and I would love learn from you how to do this diet better. I've slowed right...
  198. minirog

    October 2010!! Challenge

    Actually I think my first weigh in still scrapes into September so I may be okay - just going to hope for a sts that week :D
  199. minirog

    October 2010!! Challenge

    Hiya, May I join too please? :) I want to lose 8lbs in October (fingers and toes crossed) and I weigh in on a Thursday. Unfortunately 27th September is my birthday and I'm having a birthday crumble so my first weigh in may not be good!!!
  200. minirog

    Dress size question?

    You're all so lucky! It takes me 2 stone (ish) to drop a dress size! I think it depends if you carry your weight evenly like being an hourglass - which is a blessing on the way UP and a killer on the way DOWN - it takes longer to drop a dress size. But if you are bigger in any particular place -...
  201. minirog

    anyone switched from cd to ww?

    I switched! I didn't gain anything - in fact I lost 3lbs the week I switched. I came straight out of ketosis as well. I introduced carbs very very slowly over the first few weeks so as not to overload my body. I still don't eat many carbs to be honest. WW is great, but is does take a while to...
  202. minirog

    I think I'll change my goal

    Good Luck! And well done on your achievement so far :)
  203. minirog

    Recommend A Diet?

    I agree with your method, Alex. I think that it is a simple equation of calories in versus calories out, however you also need to make sure you are covering all your vitamins and minerals etc. Having read the 600 cal - 6 weeks thread (and all the posters not just the original one), I worry that...
  204. minirog

    Hypno Gastric Band being 'placed' tomorrow

    Well done you! Craving salad seems like a good first step :D I'm fascinated by this hypnobanding so please keep us updated. Lots of Luck and Hugs xx
  205. minirog

    After a few slow weeks I finally lost 2lb in one go!

    Thanks guys! I'm so pleased I feel like I'm getting somewhere again - only 65lb to go ::giggle: - I'll get there eventually!
  206. minirog

    After a few slow weeks I finally lost 2lb in one go!

    Can't believe I am so chuffed about this when it's just standard weightloss, but I'd hit a plateau and been on a few weekends away so had been struggling! Hope I can now lose 2lb a week until Christmas to get me going properly again. Fingers crossed!
  207. minirog

    what have i done

    I know how you feel. I took pics of me when I started too (for my eyes only I might add as I was only wearing my pants!) and it was just an awful feeling to see what I really looked like. Then the weigh-in which just made me feel ill. It seemed like such a massive amount of weight to lose (and...
  208. minirog

    Is there anyone who needs to lose over 10 stone????

    Hiya all! I've not checked in for a while, I've been losing more slowly and getting a bit down :( Anyway, still going in the right direction (except for one week sts) i guess, so I thought I'd come back and say Hi. Anyone else finding it hard at the moment? Congratulations on all your...
  209. minirog

    what are your favourite low point treats?

    I often mean to buy some jumbo snack a jacks, but my fear is I wouldn't stop at one and would end up eating the whole pack!!!! Are the choc chip ones 1pt as well does anyone know?
  210. minirog

    what are your favourite low point treats?

    Hmmm..... 1. A funsize pack of Cadburys buttons - 1.5pts 2. A walls mini callippo lolly - 1pt 3. (slightly out there but I love it!) A corn on the cob - 1pt Yummy Yummy Yummy I've got love in my Tummy!
  211. minirog

    Is anyone here a runner?

    I use the C25k plan on a website called Inside the Mind of Suz It has a much better mix of music (imo) and you can download the podcasts for free. I am now up to week 6 but seem stuck there and keep having to try it again and again! Having said that, I love jogging now and am much fitter than I...
  212. minirog

    MIstakes in the guides? Should we have a list here...

    I've read a few posts about mistakes in the ww shopping and eating out guides. I wondered if we should have a thread where everyone can post the items they have found to be wrong. That way we can easily check the info? Just an idea... Anyone got any to start us off?
  213. minirog

    Been gone for a while! What's the goss?!

    I've been away from the forum for a bit, so wondered what I'd missed! I have been slowing right down on the weight loss front (oh dear!) but have been on holiday twice in the last 6 weeks so I guess it's to be expected! I've only lost 6lbs in 6 weeks. Whoops! Anyway, how's everyone else...
  214. minirog

    Ice Cream!

    I tend to have ice lollies instead of ice cream. I love mini twisters and mini calippos (1 point each), but if I want ice cream I will have a ww cone (2.5 points) or brownie dessert pot - yummy! - these are 2 points. I love ice cream and used to eat it by the tub (how shameful - eek!) so I...
  215. minirog

    broke the habit!!!

    Well done! x
  216. minirog

    Cereal???? :)

    I love love love Apple and Raisin Oatabix. It's 2 points for 40g, but I think you need 80g to make it worth it! A 40g portion is TINY! Also like: Frosted wheats - 2 points for 40g (I have 80g)
  217. minirog

    So do you honestly count things like this..

    Thanks for all this help :D
  218. minirog

    Milk help please!

    Hiya, I've been counting 1 pint of skimmed milk as 4 points. Is this right? On another thread someone said it should only be 2 points. Now I'm baffled! Thanks
  219. minirog

    So do you honestly count things like this..

    What?! What?! Skimmed milk is 2 points a pint? No way! I've been counting it as 4 every day. Hmm...... where can I check?
  220. minirog

    So do you honestly count things like this..

    I point everything I eat (I had to work out the points for 2 smarties the other day!) but my biggest crime is not pointing my drinks properly! I always count 4 points for a pint of skimmed milk a day - but I drink a lot of milky coffee and sometimes I'll go to a coffee shop and have a...
  221. minirog

    How much until you drop a dress size?

    I have lost 5 stone and gone from a size 22 to an 18 - just down 2 sizes! Very frustrating, but hopefully by the time I get to losing 6 stone I'll be a 16!
  222. minirog

    How much until you drop a dress size?

    Takes me 2 stone to lose a dress size! Damn it! It depends on your body shape. If you carry weight all over (ie: like an 'hourglass') then it takes longer than if you carry it in one place (like an 'apple'). If you lose 1 stone off your tummy then you will drop 2 sizes, if you lose one stone...
  223. minirog

    Protein Drink and Bars

    Do they taste nice or is it like medicine? I use my points, so would need to readjust to have these, but I am trying to work out ways to get the best diet possible and these sound like they might add something. I tend to have cereal for Breakfast (Oatabix), Corn on the Cob and fruit for lunch...
  224. minirog

    Moving over

    Hiya! I made the switch a few months ago and I love it. I haven't regained any Cambridge weight, but re-introduced carbs very slowly so I think that helps. I still eat minimum carbs to be honest - just became a habit I think. I don't eat bread or rice or pasta, but do eat root veg, potatoes...
  225. minirog

    Help please! Some questions about the plan...

    I know I should know all this already as I have been on the plan for 12 weeks! BUT... What is Fast Start? How do activity points work? Is there anything which speeds up weight loss - certain foods etc? Thanks. I am not going to classes and can't afford to be an online member so I...
  226. minirog

    3 stone gone :)

    Sorry, I've only just seen this. YEAY!!!! Well Done YOU :) You should be so amazingly proud of yourself. Man, I wish I was in the hundreds. Awesome Awesome job xxx
  227. minirog

    Christmas Countdown challenge : Renewed Please join read last page!!!!

    Oh, and my weigh day is a Thursday (but I weighed on Monday this week as away on Thursday). My next weigh day will be August 12th. Ta lovely lady x
  228. minirog

    Christmas Countdown challenge : Renewed Please join read last page!!!!

    Wow, this is cool. You must put so much work in keeping up with it all. What a lovely person you are. Right, can I play? My target is: 40lbs by Christmas - I think thats 2 stone 12lbs. So why don't you put me in that 3stone group and I'll go for the extra 2 pounds! I really hope I get there!
  229. minirog

    OMGoodness!!! Been on holiday for an week and...

    Thanks everyone! I'm chuffed :D x
  230. minirog

    went over by about 60 points last night... wi on Sunday

    I would go down to 20 points if you think you can manage it. I often compensate a slip up by going under for the rest of the week and manage okay, but I guess it depends on the individual. Good Luck
  231. minirog

    OMGoodness!!! Been on holiday for an week and...

    ... LOST 1lb!!!! I can't believe it! I was careful (even refused wedding food, ice cream, fudge and KFC!!!!) but thought I'd just sts. I'm chuffed :D
  232. minirog

    I've lost 5 STONE :D (unflattering pics now ADDED!)

    Thanks everybody! You are all lovely! I have added pics now, but look awful in them :( To be honest, I can't see THAT much of a difference, but I'm sure I will eventually. Please remember I still have 5 stone to go and have no makeup on in 'after picture' as I'd just finished a race!
  233. minirog

    I've lost 5 STONE :D (unflattering pics now ADDED!)

    I tried that too, but when I click on "upload images" and "select file" it just goes back to the home screen!!!!! I think I'm just too dense to do it! I need someone to do it for me :sigh:
  234. minirog

    I've lost 5 STONE :D (unflattering pics now ADDED!)

    Thanks guys :D xx It's taken 6 months. 2 just "cutting back", 2 on Cambridge, and 2 on WW. I like WW best :D Still can't get pics sorted. It says it's done it, but then pics aren't there?? I don't know.....
  235. minirog

    I've lost 5 STONE :D (unflattering pics now ADDED!)

    Put weight back on so edited thread :(
  236. minirog

    The biggest loser u.k are now taking applications for this years series.

    I've applied. Haven't heard anything though :(
  237. minirog

    picture update

    Hey Handsome! Well done you :D How much more do you want to lose? I'm STILL waiting to get to five stone :( Need to lose a lb this week to get there. Fingers crossed.
  238. minirog

    Good Things Come to Those Who Wait?!

    Will I ever bloody lose my five stone?! Seems to be taking forever! I though I was going to make it this week, but then only lost a lb and so came up a 1lb short - soooooo frustrating :mad: Oh well, onwards and upwards (or downwards!!!) Anyone else ever get frustrated like this?
  239. minirog

    OT: Some people really are the scum of the earth

    Did you say anything to him after he'd said that? What a t**t. I'd be in absolute pieces (even though in my case it's true, I am a bit of a minger!). Hope you are okay x
  240. minirog

    Eating under points

    I wouldn't cut back on the exercise. It's good for you in the long term and exercise speeds up your metabolism, so if you do have a slow one this could be a long term fix. I was also going to suggest an up day/down day plan, but you say you've already tried this. There are specific foods that...
  241. minirog

    can these baby names be shortened?

    I gave my son a long (very unusual) name - I think he might be the only one!!!), but with a shortening that I like. So, he is Ben now and probably always will be, but he has a longer name if he ever wants to use it! Ben can't be shortened anymore and I like it. However, some relatives call him...
  242. minirog

    BB who do you want to evict this week - who do you want to go/stay?

    Thanks for changing title, I hope you didn't mind me saying anything. It's been on now anyway. JJ should stay. I thought he and Jodie were hilarious last night!
  243. minirog

    Well.... it started off well....

    Well, I'm back from weigh-in and I lost 2lbs! I'm so relived, but I know that the blip might not show up until next week so I'll be extra good this week to make up for it :D I'm not going to let some mean ex put me off track! Thanks for the support xx
  244. minirog

    Well.... it started off well....

    I suffer with depression and one thing (like my ex husband) can really tip me over the edge into having a bad day mood wise. If I have a really low day then sticking to the the planis a LOT harder. Anyway, I'm off to weigh now. Fingers Crossed - I was 100% for the rest of the week so we'll see...
  245. minirog

    Well.... it started off well....

    Thanks guys. Todays been a bit crap too to be honest. I know I shouldn't turn to food, but I can't seem to help it. Yesterday I was 1.5 points over and today I am (gulp) 9 points over. I'm so so mad. Tomorrow is weigh-in day as well. What an idiot! Thanks for all the support. I hope I don't...
  246. minirog

    BB who do you want to evict this week - who do you want to go/stay?

    This thread spoils tonight's episode. Do you think you could change the title? Oh, I wanted Caoimhe out so I'm gutted. Or at the very least Mario. If I have to pick between these two I'd say Nathan out.
  247. minirog

    Well.... it started off well....

    Thanks guys. I wish I hadn't done it, because in the long run it means he wins. He refuses to deal with anyone else, I think maybe he likes being able to get to me. I want things to be normal for our little boy and I never say anything bad about his dad, but it's so hard still having him in my...
  248. minirog

    Well.... it started off well....

    I had only eaten 10.5 points by 8pm tonight, wasn't hungry, everything was healthy and good. I was planning a no point vege curry and rice. Yum! And THEN.... my sh*t of an abusive ex husband rang to basically yell at me over nothing and make me cry :( So now I have eaten: Take away...
  249. minirog

    5 stone gone !!!!!!!!!!

    :-) Thanks, Phill xx
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