wow its been a while since i posted. By Christmas i hit my 5 1/2 stone loss, i felt fabulous on my works night out glammed up in my new dress. I ate and drank throughout the festivities and beyond then went on my all inclusive holiday in January I have to say it was the best 2 weeks of my life...
Safia 34lbs - 14lbs gone, 20 to go
I82much 56lbs - 22.5 lbs gone = 33.5 to go
caroline_90 42lbs - 8.5lbs gone, 33.5 to go
estefiposhi 40lbs - 5lbs gone, 35 to go
kami2112 14lb to go
lougalx 35lbs - 19lb gone, 16 to go
sookie 22lbs - 9lb gone, 17 to go
sallypepper 22lbs - 8lbs gone, 14 to go...
Safia 34lbs - 14lbs gone, 20 to go
I82much 56lbs - 22.5 lbs gone = 33.5 to go
caroline_90 42lbs - 8.5lbs gone, 33.5 to go
estefiposhi 40lbs - 5lbs gone, 35 to go
kami2112 14lb to go
lougalx 35lbs - 18.5lb gone, 16.5 to go
sookie 22lbs - 9lb gone, 17 to go
sallypepper 22lbs - 8lbs gone, 14 to go...
Am now 16 weeks into my journey and ive lost a fabulous 60lbs so far. Im the lowest weight I have been in 20 years. Still have at least 2 stone to go to take me to my lightest since adulthood so will see how I feel then. I know ill be around a size 16 which on my large 5'9, 50 year old frame...
I am now down 3st 1.5lbs. Im doing it!!!. Went out to Romford dogs last night in a new dress and felt fab. I even got chatted up lol. Shame not one of our party commented on my loss which the photos tell me definitely shows. Still i am not doing this for them, this is for me so I can ride that...
Ive just read your diary from start to finish and all I can say is WOW you are truly amazing. The focus and determination you have shown is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey, you have proved to me that it can be done while still living a normal life.
Lost 2lbs this week, gaining me my 2.5 stone award. Very happy with that. Thid is actually hhe lightest that Alan has known me. I know im smaller because of my clothes but I dont feel it, strange how our brains take a little time to catch up.
I am quite pleased with myself too, I rode my bike...
Thank you Rae.
Lost 2.5lbs this week which i know is great but after my huge losses of previous weeks i cant help feeling very, very slightly disapointed with. Stupid yes i know lol.
Hi Rae, I stick to red days mainly because my body loves carbs and keeps hold of the stodge forever. Im eating loads of fruit (overdosed on plums the other day, not pleasant lol) loads of veg and tons of lean meat and fish. I use my hea for milk I drink lots of tea so use both for milk and my...
Hi, Im Lisa a longstanding member of minis. Ive been overweight (well fat) all of my 49 years and Ive tried every diet known to man. They all work until I stop doing them and I end up fatter than ever. This time, this time I have to finish the job.
Im 50 in January and have booked a holiday in...
DRUMROLL........... 1st weigh in and ive dropped 17lbs!!!!! Thats all my post holiday excess gone in a week. Now I can get on with losing the rest. Im a Happy Happe!!
Well Im now 5 days in and feeling good! What a difference being allowed a little solid food makes and how lovely is the cottage pie? Had it with some cauli and brocoli and enjoyed every mouthful. The shakes are equally yummy too with caramel being a favourite. I havent weighed but know ive lost...
Have just discovered Slim & Save and have to say I love it. Ive done CD and Exante and had brill results with both of them but miss solid food so much. The meal packs on this are going to be the difference between me stick to plan long term this time. I started on friday and cant wait to weigh...
Thank you for the welcome. Im enjoying being back in control of my eating, something that only works when I take real food out of the equation. Im liking the flavours so far, just wish that I could find a way of mixing the soups without them becoming foamy. Am trying the dreaded tomato soup...
Hi, Ive just received my first delivery of Exante. Its not the first time Ive followed a VLCD but Im hoping it will be the last.
Ive about 8-9 stone to lose and Im hoping to lose around 5 of that before I go on Holiday to Sorrento in May. I started last week with asda's version plus some food...
Not a dancing tune but Sarah's last post on my thread about 2 weeks ago was about a song that spoke to me. She said that it was one of her current favourites too. Its "this is not a love song" by scouting for girls. Song made me cry before but now will always think of sarah when i hear it.
Monday is weigh in day for me too, feel quite relieved to be back on plan really. Is ages since we all met up must do it again soon. Anyone heard from Frances?
Joined a class last night and would like to join your challenge now please.
Happe - weight to lose 10lbs
Tabby - weight to lose 7lb 0 lost so far
Charlottegrace weight to lose 10lb 6.4lb lost so far
Nikkiwales weight to lose 9lb 1.5 lost so far
Devon_Dumpling weight to lose 7lb; 2lbs lost so...
What a fabulous post. Having just tonight booked flights in August for me, my man and my kids, Ill deffo be back on track this year. Not aiming for the moon just want 1/2 stone a month this time. Know im going to get there. xx
Sorry to butt in but i live close to London. York took me around 5 hours + to drive to. Recently went up on the train, 2 hours right into the city centre, would have cost me more in petrol than the fare did too. Train it Roch, much better option.
Hello and welcome to the best forum in the world. Youll get all the support you need on here. There is loads of info too from people who have had very similar experiences to you. You should check out the surgical weight loss area, loads of inspiring stories in there. Good luck, i look forward to...
Hi all, spoke to our DQ earlier and she said to say Hello. she has just moved house and her internet isnt back on till Wednesday:cry:. She misses us all but is spending loads of quality time with her girlies. Her back is agony but she is working through it. Onwards to new beginings:):)
Hi princess, to be honest if i were you id try the "food" diets before trying any of the VLCDs. Slimming world and weightwatchers are both excellent ways of eating and there have been some dramatic losses on here with both plans. One of our longstanding members has lost over 12stone with WW...
I could have written this myself just exchanging work for pub. Its taken me a long while to do it but ive just left after 22years. Not saying thats right just dont let yourself get dragged into not being happy. I comfort ate and got myself to at one point over 23 stone.
I know its so difficult...
It wouldve been better to have another shake but what you have eaten wont do you much harm. you will still lose, loads probably. When ever ive been on CD (quite a few times with good results)ive never given up milk in tea. If thats what it takes to get you through then it has to be worth it...
I want to learn spanish so that if i ever do get to migrate to my house in Mallorca ill be able to work and live more easily.
Id love to do something creative like flower arranging or cake decorating.
I have long thought about doing some work abroad in an orphanage in Romania or school...
Oh Andy sorry to have missed your post back in October, been so self obsessed with my own issues. You have done so fabulously well. 148lbs is amazing. You must be so proud of yourself.
Karen1972
Mrs CakeyBun
Westiegirl
Aussieraquel
Kopcat
Starlight
KittyB
charliegirl
cah-ching
jacsprat
IreneH
nexangelus
dextersmum
F.A.R
DietingQueen
Mrs Depp
Happe
no sci fi for me either
mines Robert Carlisle of Full Monty fame. Skinny and ratty and so not my usual type. Bit of the cheeky chappy thing going on though.
Oh and Burnside from The Bill.
Hi Sonya, welcome to minimins. Im just starting CD again too and this time I really mean it. Something about ending a relationship spurs you on doesnt it? Ive literally just left a 22 year relationship and want to be the person I know I am buried under all this blubber.
How much do you want to...
Jeff Brazier, father to her 2 boys isnt a deadbeat dad. He has always been involved and it is with him the boys are staying with now and will be living with when Jade sadly goes.
As for her not raising awareness, I too have to disagree. I work with teenagers whose big interest in live is that...
As far as I know theres no reason why you cant do Cd but must obviously be closely monitored by your dr. I was diagnosed with type 2 last year and asked then. Im sure itll be ok.
Ah see you didnt say that before. Stick to protein meals like I said, you should stay in ketosis so the weight wont pile on. Maybe some soft scrambled eggs if you feel a bit poorly. Always one of my comfort foods.
Officially you are not allowed food, any food. Maybe you could have a few hot drinks for now till you feel ready for a shake later in the day. If you are going to eat though stick to protein with no carbs, so eggs, ham, bacon whatever just not with toast or beans. Think id rather have a shake...
Not sure it would be worth texting or calling him about this, he would deny all knowledge of having said it. Id wait till you see him again and see if you can draw out what he really thinks. I remember when I was much younger and a boyfriend at the time was fine with me until his mates started...
Not something I shout about. Got some nice pressies and am off out to dinner tonight. Apart from feeling a bit poorly with a head. shoulder and neck ache all is well in Happe land.
youve done the best thing. youve come on here and ranted to get it out of your system. so much better than heading to the bread bin. chin up, youll get through it.
Lots to love about ourselves. Wish id put this in another area of the forum so more would see it. Think it does everyone good to see the best bits of themselves.
ive just watched an episode too. Not sure if it was the first or second cos came into it about 15mins late. Trying desperately to think of a way of commanding the tv every night so I can watch it.
I read an article in this months slimming World magazine and it was saying about how we always talk about the things we dont like about our bodies: you know the usual "Ooh i hate my big belly" or "my boobs are too droopy" that sort of thing? Well the article said to stand naked in fornt of a...
Flirty and KP
Cheryl (Pandora): Jurys Inn (with Sarah)
Sharon (Summerskye) & M: Jury's Inn
Sandy (Starlight): Jury's Inn
Cheryl (Eclipse) (to be confirmed)
DQ & Cambo: staying at my Marmee's house
KittyB + MrKittyB: Jurys Inn
Susan(Mary poppins) : Jurys Inn (with Debbiemac)
Sarah (Westiegirl)...
Stick to red days, loads of fish and lean meat. forget about having carbs with your meals and cut out the bread. You need to get as close to the atkins idea as you healthily can. Ive lost 2 stone in 4 weeks before on SW, it can be done. Just remember no spuds, pasta or rice. Good luck.
I would have done exactly the same thing. Ive been married forever and still check hubbys phone, emails, forum chats etc. Dont know whether your bloke is for real, guess youll find out if he answers your message. As for the msn thing, just deny everything.
Hey Mermaid. Well you certainly wont be a member of the century club for long. Wishing you all the very best for your surgery and look forward to hearing of your losses. Good luck.
Hi Amy, lots of years of SW experiences here. I always stick to red days when I need or want to lose weight more quickly. Also if im doing red i dont have potatoes or rice or pasta as my hebs. Too much like eating "normally" if you know what I mean. My body doesnt lose weight like that. Stick to...
good to see you being so positive. sometimes its too hard to see the good things in our lives isnt it? But there is always hope and as long as we hold onto that glimmer of light everything will work out. Sending some (((hugs))) to help keep that glow alight.
Could someone calculate
Hi all, could someone calculate or look up the sins in this soup for me please. Its called:
Glorious
Marco Pierre White
mexican spicy blackeye and butterbean soup
per 100g
53cals
9.5g carbs
2.4g sugar
2.4g protein
0.6g fat
sat fat trace
This soup is lovely, spicy and...
Come and join the club. There are a few of us doing just that and we are getting through it together. Its always sad when a relationship ends but us women dont walk away for nothing. Here's to a brighter tomorrow.
Come preetone you can do this. 3 weeks and at least a stone off. Think how much better youll feel and how glam you will look in the USA. You can do this.
Just wait till youve weighed in. Youll be stunned by how much youve lost, probably more than a few weeks on the other diets. You are over the worst please keep going. It will be so worth it.
It doesnt get better. I remember last june time and being over a park with my kids. Other people were in t shirts, I had a thick wooly fleece on and still felt cold.
Hiya, welcome to the forum. We will all certainly be here to help you through however many weeks it takes. I have no experience of W8 but others on here have and will be full of advice and support. Good luck.
Im under a weight management clinic at my doctors. Ive been told to eat from a tea plate too. 1/2 a chicken breast is the size of a protein portion. I thought id be allowed unlimited vegetables but have been told no. Stick to 5 portions, which is 2 florets of brocolli or cauli, a spoon full of...
I may have to pull out unfortunately. My funds are going to be too low when I leave Perry for me to be able to justify spending £200+ on a weekend for myself. Im gong to look at finding a cheaper option or maybe just driving up for the day. We'll see.
Id buy a house for DQ and her girls and one for me and mine within a few miles of eachother. Id set my brother and his sons up with houses and enough cash to start businesses. Then Id go travel the world.
I did CD last year and lost 5 stone in 4 months, but everyone loses at a different rate. It depends on starting weight and other factors. The general rule on vlcd is a stone a month.
I should imagine its exactly how most feel just before their op. Get yourself over to the surgical weight loss threads. Lots on there are pre & post op and theres some wonderful advice. good luck.
Definitely. If a simple cup of tea, that will honestly do no harm, stops you giving up and heading for the fridge. Then have one. It will make no difference to your losses. Whatever it takes to get you through is my motto. Once you are in ketosis youll feel better then you can start to wean...
A cuppa will do no damage at all. really dont worry about it. I spent a few months on CD last year and lost 5 stone in 4 months. I never gave up my milk in tea and coffee. I would say as long as you are not drinking gallons of it a day youll be fine.
Weightwatchers(ww) works on a point system. You are allocated a number of points according to your weight and can basically eat what you want as long as you stick within your allowance. Irene is doing it now and will know more than me. We do have a regular poster who has lost over 11stone on WW...
Hi qwerty, good to see you. From my vast experience of dieting I have to say if you like your food and still want a social life which I presume you do at 22 then you should look into Slimming World.
Its based around red or green days. On red you can eat as much meat, fish veg 7 fruit as you like...
Electric hand blender is the way to go. Dont know how anyone drinks shakes that have been hand mixed. Some one on here once said that being fat is an illness and we should just treat our shakes like medicine, something we need to take to make us better. Stick with it, the results are so worth it.
You have done a great job so far looking at your ticker and you will do again. You are just feeling low because you are not well. Dont use the antibs as a reason to stuff, keep to low carb low fat food and youll be fine.
Everyone and i mean everyone feels rough the first couple of days on CD. You need to keep drinking the water, maybe split 1 or 2 of your packs so you can "eat" little and often. This feeling doesnt last and believe me in a couple of days you'll feel great. Ketosis kicks in, the hunger goes and...
Meat, fish, veg. No bread, no carbs. But do not worry too much. Sometimes these things happen and you just have to get yourself back on track when you able.
Just happy the odious Mikey didnt take the crown. Would have been happy with either Darnell or Rex winning, they were the ones who kept dafties like me watching this year whether I liked them as people or not.
I was wondering that too, not like me to miss anything Im a complete live feed addict.
Really dont want Sara or Mikey to win. Mikey is just horrid and I havent forgiven sara for the way she played darnell the other week with the t-shirt incident. Rachel can be 3rd, dont mind who wins out of rex...
Few and far between, men like this. I suggest you keep him under lock and key. There'll be 100s of us on here descending on your town trying to steal him.
No mine is awful all my crooked teeth on show. so conscious of them. I had lovely straight teeth when I was younger and hate them now. Please take it down.
Only staying Friday night cos will just be back from hols and will have loads to do before return to school on Monday. Plan on being around till Saturday evening though, only an hours drive from home.
Was discussing this yesterday with my colleague. We are both big girls and were shocked at how some mum's dressed at parents evening the other night. One mum turned up in an almost see through top with no bra. Huge hanging boobs and a see through top. Not a good look.