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Hi Jenny, seems like we both disappeared and came back at a similar time. I fell off the wagon royally and put the weight back on. I'm back on WW now, taking it slowly. Good luck and hope works out well for you at home.

Congratulations Rosie!

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Hey Pink, just had a catchup on your posts. Well done on getting published! That's great. Keep up the good work.

Well, what a difference a few months makes. I've been away from Mini's for a long time and been off the wagon too. The last few months have been great for me in terms of enjoying life but not in terms of weight. I've been in Germany spending a semester abroad since March. When I first got here...

I know it's a long shot, but I would like to lose a stone by the end of April. I'm going home for the weekend first week of May and want to hit 16st. Best of luck all. Laurenasha 10lbs Bindi 7lb evanesco 7lbs purple_rain 4lbs hannata 8lbs Louisa78 7lbs skessa 5lbs sunshine7 10lb smileyjo 9lb...

Brilliant news! Well done. I'm male so dresses aren't my things (apart from Friday nights!)

Haha, hope you enjoyed it and well done on the walk!

You're 100% right. I'm tracking my daily points so I know exactly what I can and can't eat. I'm looking forward to the reaction when I announce I'm off to Pizza Hut next Sat ;)

Hi everyone, I started officially on Friday and thought I was eating far too much. My family scoffed at the portions I was having for breakfast thinking no way is that healthy. I thought, I'm going to stick to my points no matter what they (or I) think....I was worried tbh so decided to have...

Brilliant news! I look forward to when I can pick something up from the racks and not have to worry about it fitting. Until then..online shopping!

Thanks for the replies... I did notice that there were points during the day I was very hungry but forgot about them because I was working. I'll see how I get on tomorrow and have some healthy snacks at the ready to see me through.Thanks for the support.

Hi all, my first day on WW and it's been quite good really. I'm a bit confused about the points though. I am allowed 56 daily pp and still have 22 left. Is it ok to have some left over or do I need to force myself to eat even when I'm not hungry? Also, I know that on WW you can eat anything...

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I'd love to actually look at a picture of myself without thinking how HUMONGOUS I look. I want to look half decent in a suit at my sister's wedding. I want to be confident enough to use the showers at the local gym.

Hi everyone, Today I joined WW online. I've done Atkins in the past and lost three stone. I've put over a stone back on :( . The peeps on the Atkins board were brilliantly supportive, but I grew to really dislike the Atkins diet itself. Although it is great for weightloss, I couldn't believe...

Toriproud, you're NOT the only person who feels that way. I've done that all too often and end up giving up. My advice though, would be to not get disheartened and if you feel like that just go for a walk, even round the block and hopefully by the time you get back the feeling of eating...

Good going everyone!

Hi Pigletville, yes, this was my first week back doing induction so it was mostly (or all!) water weight. I'm expecting the weight loss to slow down. Keep up the good work!

Hi Clare, done it for you:) Waterworks - 7lb (starting at 164 - topped out at 167) - 5lbs Ber-297 - 10lbs -6lbs Marty - 5lbs Linzi - 10lbs (starting at 194) -1.2 Seraphine - 10lbs (starting at 160) -6lbs!! Vicky - 7lbs (starting 156.2!!!) -3lbs Susie - 8lbs (try and take off what I put on!)...

Well done everyone. Great losses and Kat1e I'm sure you'll do great. My own loss this week is 10lbs. I realise that most of it will have been water weight so I'm prepared for a much smaller loss next week (hope it's still big though! ) :)

I must have been retaining a hell of a lot of water. I'm 17stone 2 now, hoping to get to the 16's next week. Also, don't think yesterday misdemeanour has caught up with me yet. p.s well done Seraphine! Great result:D Waterworks - 7lb (starting at 164 - topped out at 167) - 5lbs Ber-297 - 10lbs...

cross posted with seraphine. reposted so it's in order

Balls. I caved in and had ben and jerry's ice cream at the pictures. I didn't even enjoy it. Hope it doesn't mess me up for weigh in tomorrow or knock me out of ketosis. My stomach is making weird noises, I guess it's not used to dealing with such a high level of carb? No point in dwelling on...

Welcome to the board Clare! Best of luck!

Morning all, Woke up this morning, was hungry but the thought of anything just made me want to be sick. Forced some eggs down me though even though every mouthful made me want to hurl! B- egg omelette L- probably chicken salad D- the same! Off to the cinema tonight and it'll be weird not...

My mum's a funny one lol. She's always telling me to "stop eating that chocolate" etc and is really helpful when i diet and will prepare meals for me and leave things in the fridge. But I think she thinks her little (BIG!) son is going to starve if I don't have a cuppa and toast with jam in the...

Wow, agreed that is pretty amazing. I'm going to weigh in on Sunday rather than Monday and will make that weigh in day. Nearly had a wobble when picking up a pizza for my mum at the takeaway (she's a sadist!). I had just grilled chicken pieces but just wanted a great big naan bread. I survived...

Hi Linzi, what yoghurt do you eat? Is is suitable for induction? Bored of eggs!!!! Thanks

J2BLUE- I'm sure someone will correctly me if i'm wrong but because of the amount of water you drink the ketones become more diluted and therefore they don't always show up on the stick. This doesn't mean that you aren't in ketosis. Breakfast- 2 egg omelette with cheese Lunch- liver! salad...

Yes, I'm a bit of a saddo and I love programmes like this! My family can't understand why i find them so fascinating. Also, Biggest Loser USA started on Livingit yesterday which I've recorded for the weekend!

B- egg omelette with a bit of cheese Lunch - at work so will take some tuna mayo with cucumber with me D- chicken salad probably Snacks - will take a cheese stick to work with me Water - none yet - hopefully 2 litres by the end of the day

Thanks! Never tried them before. Just had a look at Sainsbury's websites but it seems to be playing up and won't let me view the item once I've found it. Just keeps saying "Page missing". I might nip it to Sainsbury's tomorrow.

Highland pony- how do you make your chicken soup? I'd love a nice soup to take to work? Is it induction friendly? thanks

Ria, you're looking absolutely stunning. Well done!

Afternoon all, Breakfast- woke up at midday anyway and couldn't face the thought of scrambled egg so moved straight onto lunch! Lunch- Chicken with pepper Dinner - not sure, probably egg omelette Water - 2 litres today hopefully Exercise - none today!

Afternoon, missed breakfast, was up early enough but had to dash to gym for a training session and didn't want to eat so soon before exercising (it is a one off though and i never normally miss breakfast). Lunch, had a small tin of tuna with some mayo and cucumber. Snack - cheese! Dinner -...

Feel like a bit of a hypocrite as i normally tell people not to have a specific number in mind...(do as i say not as i do lol). I'm going to go for 16lbs. Waterworks - 4lb (starting at 164) Ber-297 - 10lbs Marty - 5lbs Linzi - 10lbs (starting at 194) Seraphine - 10lbs (starting at 160) Vicky -...

Hi Katie and welcome! I'll try and answer your questions in the order you've listed them. 1- I don't think it is unreasonable to aim for 90kg. It may be worth having that as your goal and then seeing how you feel when you reach it. Then, if you want to lose more you can do or continue with...

This was my worry too. I bought some scales and have so far resisted the urge to weigh in daily. I know i probably won't be able to resist getting on them but hopefully twice a week should be ok. I might get my sister to lock them away though ;)

Welcome! I would definitely recommend having a proper read through the Atkins book if you've not already done so and make sure you drink lots of water. Best of luck to you, this forum is great for support and you'll always find someone who can answer a question/give you sympathy or a kick up...

Happy New year everyone! By the end of this year, the lardy lad will be no more!

Plan of action for tomorrow. Breakfast- some form of eggs, probably two boiled Lunch - pan fried salmon with some salad Dinner - some chicken with salad Exercise - going to brave a couple of the shops tomorrow to pick up some sales stuff and also the gym!

Very Merry Christmas everyone!

Breakfast - Plain omelette, dollop of cream before mixing as well as some chilli flakes Lunch - Salmon with some spinach Dinner - grilled chicken breast Water - got my bottle with me so lots! Exercise - none today, still sore from yesterdays work out but going to the gym tomorrow morning.

Haha, thanks! I thought that would be the case but thought I'd double check. With regards to will power, we don't actually celebrate Christmas, but we love a good Turkey dinner and it's the only time of the year halal butchers seem to do Turkey so we get into the spirit of things but thankfully...

Hi everyone, On the whole, i'm quite good at knowing what I can and can't eat, but we're having a Christmas dinner on Xmas Eve and just wanted make sure I didn't mess up on induction. I know people say carrots should be given a miss during induction, is that the same for parsnips? And if...

Have you thought about a low carb diet such as Atkins? You'll be able to eat food and should still see the weight come off. A few people on the Atkins board lost the majority of their weight on CD/Exante and then changed to Atkins for the last bit or to maintain.

Thanks everyone, I'm going to post on here as often as I can. I've just had an hour at the gym with a personal trainer which has knackered me out. Felt shattered but managed to make Jim's chicken curry when i got home which was really nice! It's normally when I feel tired that I reach for the...

Hi everyone, I remember posting one of these "im back" threads not so long ago. :rolleyes: I fell off plan hugely and managed to get back on for a few days before falling off royally again. Over the last few days i knew i needed to get back into the swing of things but I knew I wasn't in the...

Morning all. Restarted today. Induction Breakfast - 2 hard boiled eggs with baby spinach in a salady type thing Lunch - planning on making Jim's chicken curry! Dinner - mum's making fried chicken (mine will be without batter and chips!) and a nice salad. Exercise- got an hour at the gym...

Congratulations mate! You've done a brilliant job. Real inspiration you are.

Thanks fisherman and Ladyfelsham. LOL@ fisherman :p - honestly, i was astounded at the scale of the gain. Compared to what i used to eat it wasn't in that league, so i don't know whether it's true that the weight goes on quicker after a diet. But i'd be kidding myself if i didn't admit i was...

Hi everyone, I've been away from Atkins for just over a month now. I thought i was doing ok and that I was maintaining. I weighed myself on Wednesday and within less than a month I managed to put back on 1stone and 1lb!:eek: This has shocked me into gear, i really let myself go and can't...

Hi Jenny, congrats on the progress so far. You're doing really well. Sorry to hear about the gallstones, hope they don't cause you too much trouble. Keep at it Jenny, I know you can do it. x

Ok, so the diet has been a bit on off over the last few weeks with one excuse after another (friend having a party, birthday meals etc etc.) Something happened today which put a smile on my face. It seems so insignificant to others but a real achievement to me....my birthday is at the end of...

Woah, it's been 4 weeks since I last posted something...must post more often! The last 4 weeks have been a bit up and down. I didn't stick to the diet strictly but thought I was doing ok and that it was giving me a chance to prove to myself that i could atleast maintain for a few weeks before I...

Hi Jenny, Completely agree with the other, you definitely do NOT look yuck in that picture. Keep up the great work and the dancing!

Hi Jenny, I know exactly what you mean about uni. I've never been given so much reading to do! Not watched the Biggest Loser yet, i'm watching it tomorrow (although i cheated and checked online who the winner was!) That must have been such a boost meeting that lady, makes it feel real and that...

Monday Breakfast: 2 fried eggs Lunch: grilled chicken, with onions, peppers and cucumber Tea: same but also some tuna mayo (odd i know) Had to go work today so no gym, but i'll be in there tomorrow. Water, had atleast 2l.

Hi Jenny, hope your son is feeling better. Chin up, you're really doing something positive with your life so keep going!

I'm in! Had a poor week so time to get back into the swing of things. I'm going to start a day early and am planning scrambled egg for breakfast, tuna Mayo salad for lunch and something chickeny for tea. Exercise : go to the gym atleast 4 times thus week. :)

Best of luck Dizzy and well done on the losses everyone. I'll either be weighing in late on Friday or postponing it until Tuesday (normal WI day). I should have weighed in today but didn't get a chance to get to Boots because of work. Not been to the gym since Thursday either so need to force...

Hi Hope, We all have those moments of doubt but you've got a great attitude. Don't worry about what people say. I still have atleast another 4 stone to go and people are telling me to stop losing weight!! Just ignore them and keep doing what makes you happy. You're achieved more than 20% of...

Thanks Hope, I am feeling a lot better today. I did eat things I shouldn't have but I'll be back too normal tomorrow. Eating at lunchtime now seems like such a strange thing to do. I've not been feeling hungry and I have to force myself to eat...I'm sure that will change soon! I'm working all...

Feel absolutely terrible today. Cold, sore throat, sniffly and i'm sweating buckets. Can't phone in sick to work though, i forgot to book Eid off until it was too late so it would look really dodgy for me to phone in sick today. I know it's going to be such a busy day and i'll be there until 8...

Downsizingmycurves- i know that feeling only too well Hope123- it's ok you can laugh. I really wanted Shay to stay in! I've gone right off Rudy though. Today has been a good day foodwise so far. It was the last day of fasting so only ate about an hour ago and Eid is tomorrow. I will be...

Hey Hope, take it from me, university ISN'T everything. And if you've still not made up your mind you can always defer your entry for a year and have some more time to make your mind up. Best of luck with the big decision.

That's brilliant news Jenny! Congratulations on the loss and keep up the good work.

Haha, it's because I live in a house full of women so chocolate and ice cream are always in plentiful supply and to say I have a sweet tooth is an understatement! :)

Hey Jim, was the same set of scales that I use each week. Btw, not that I mind you calling me love, but just thought I'd let you know I'm a 20 year old bloke. ;)Perhaps I need a different username or picture so as not to confuse people? :D LOL

Thanks guys, had a bit of a wobbler involving ice cream tonight - see my diary on the diaries forum. I'm going to have to stay on top of temptation this week, Ramadhan is coming to an end which means a festival of food. I'm going to keep myself busy at work which means I won't be at home all...

Thanks Jenny!:D I had a 7lb loss this week which I'm VERY happy about. I am very pleased with the loss, don't know what happened but I had a small tub of Ben and Jerry's Ice cream tonight :( And the irony is I ate it whilst watching the Biggest Loser LOL. I don't really understand WHY i ate...

I'm another Biggest Loser fan! I always feel so inspired watching that programme and that bit did hit a chord with me. Did you watch the bit at the end where Daniel went to visit a friend from a previous season and he was making so many excuses about wanting to lose weight? That guy made me...

Have fun away DizzyDelly. I am now halfway to my target. 7lb off this week :) Marysu- 6lbs (-3lbs) Jools1986- 14lbs j00lie- 7lbs Wairimu- 10lbs Dizzydelly- 6lbs (+1) Newdawn - 10lbs Athenagold - 6lbs Ladyfelsham - 8lbs (-3lbs) echoburning - 14lbs (-7lbs) lorna - 6.5lbs (-1lb) TRISTAR - 12lbs...

Hi everyone Doctor cancelled at the last minute so went into town to Boots. Lost 7lbs this week! :)

Hey Susie, good job! I might not be able to get to town for my weigh in today. My grandma's having a home visit today from her dementia doctor, but they only say "afternoon". They can't give a precise time so if I can get to town before it shuts I'll report back. Found a recipe today for seekh...

Thanks Jenny, your post made me smile. I think I need to wait for the moobs to shrink before I'll brave it! The worrying thing is as I'm losing weight they're shrinking but looking more and more like a womans!!!! I can't wait until they've gone for ever haha! I will go and buy some swimming...

Hey Hope, just read through your posts and think you're doing really well. Well done on the decision to ditch the scales, i wish i could be as strong minded as you. I don't know if you'd read Ria's diary but not only has she had an awesome weight loss she's now moved to measuring inches...

Hey Ali, There are so many similarities between Christianity and Islam, we even share a lot of the prophets. Of course where their are similarities there are also differences. But each to their own, I think a lot of people have learnt a lot about Islam from your postings so well done. If any...

Hey Jenny, Good on you for getting in the pool. Unfortunately that's still the one thing that I'm too paranoid to do. Some day! Well done on doing so well, keep at it!

Great news Susan! Congratulations - i'm weighing in tomorrow so fingers crossed.

Hi Quak! I normally have a handful of spinach once a day so I was getting a bit worried about the carbs. Especially as I am also training for a 10k run. I hope it doesn't throw me out of ketosis. I did have some onions with the tandoori mix grill. I know I need to up my vegetable intake to...

Hi Jenny! I'm really made up for you! Well done on a first great day and keep up the great work! I saw the subway thing on biggest loser too, i told my mum about it lol. Best of luck Jenny and keep posting!

Hi, Breakfast (had to have it at 2am as I was fasting and was still full but had to force myself) -- 50g of cheese and two small pieces of chicken. I really couldn't stomach anymore. Dinner -- went out to break the fast - had tandoori mix grill (lamb, chicken and kebabs mmm!) Only drank water...

Hey Tristar, congratulations on the loss. You're right, it is DEFINITELY better off than on! :)

Hi Lisa and welcome, wishing you the best of luck. echo

Best of luck melting_snow. Minimins is a really supportive place, so welcome!

Sammii - 8lbs - 0.5lbs lost echoburning - 8lbs- 9lbs lost! Vegetarian - 8lbs - 3lbs lost xsarahx - 8lbs - 4lbs lost!! Shanny 8lbs

Hi Jenny, I think you need to sit down and write out exactly why it is you want to lose weight. Is it simply to look better? Is it because you scared of all the diseases associated with obesity and the chance of a reduced life expectancy? Ultimately, it is only YOU that can lose this weight...

Hi Jenny, I know all too well that feeling of shame when visiting the doctors. I'd even try and get out of going when i REALLY was ill because i knew he'd ask me to jump on the scales and we'd have "the chat". However, I'm sure your doctor will appreciate that you are being proactive, and...

Hi Jenny, Really sorry to hear you are so down. Have you thought about speaking to your GP or practice nurse? They may be able to refer you to nutritionist who can help you plan meals and some authorities even organise activity sessions so you can work out. You get the encouragement and they...

Cheers Hope! So today, had a personal training session at the gym. My apprehension went in seconds, the trainer was really nice and we were talking about goals. I told her about the run i was doing and without me saying anything she said she'd sponsor me which i thought was really nice. For...

Hi gang, I was speaking to one of the trainers in the gym today as I'm preparing for a 10k in October. They were concerned about my carbohydrate intake for the run. Would the carb level on induction be suitable for running a 10k? If not, I was thinking I would leave induction at the 2 week...

I've noticed that my height can be slightly off from week to week. I think the machine isn't 100% accurate and it may just be me slouching. btw does anyone else take their shoes off on the Boots machines and don't you think it takes ages to weigh you. I just want to jump off and run out of the...

Marysu- 6lbs Jools1986- 14lbs j00lie- 7lbs Wairimu- 10lbs Dizzydelly- 6lbs Newdawn - 10lbs Athenagold - 6lbs Ladyfelsham - 8lbs echoburning - 14lbs

Sorry for reporting back late gang. Ria - 7lbs - 5lbs to go Precious - 8lbs prettypaula - 9lbs - 7lbs to go! Chinese_lover2 - 12lbs - 9lbs to go SammyE - 10lbs - 2lbs lost - 8lbs to go Jacqu79 - 7lbs - 11lbs -Target met!! Rakas - 9lbs Dreamer - 9lbs echoburning - 12lbs target- 20lbs lost...

Hey Ali, i'm doing well thanks. First week on Atkins and I've lost 9lbs! It's going really well. I've decided that I'm not going to have a break at Eid though because my cousins will all be making rice dishes or something with naan or chappatis which are a complete no no.I'm going to tell them...

Hi Mojobrad, welcome to the Atkins board. I'm not sure of exact figures but i think in induction it can be upto 16lbs in two weeks ( i might be making that up but that's what i remember). Not sure about OWL, not got to that bit yet but I'm sure someone will be along soon to give you the...

Thanks for the replies guys. Clairecat- i use 1.4 cup linseed, baking powder, splenda, cocoa, 2 teaspoons cream, one egg Setanti - no need to apologise, no offence taken. I bought whole linseed which my mum ground for me in a nifty blender she has. Quak- i think i need to add some water and...

hi everyone, i've made the MiM with cocoa two or three times now and everytime the white's cook so at the bottom there are bits of egg which look like a fried egg. Am I not mixing it well enough. I mixed for longer yesterday. Any suggestions? Thanks

Hi Leanne, I'm relatively new on the Atkins board too and everyone here is really supportive. They're a great bunch! Best of luck

Thanks Pink, exam went well I think, don't want to jinx it :) Had weigh in today. Was in town and nearly forgot and went to catch the bus home. As the bus turns up I remembered I'd not weighed in at Boots so off I went and.......first week of Atkins and I've lost 9lbs!! I'm so pleased and it...

Well done everyone... i'm slightly over the moon. First week of Atkins and I've lost 9lbs!!! :D Very happy. I've gone from a 38 waist to a 36 and even that is loose on me. Have to keep pulling them up ;) I'll make do until I can get into 34. That's scary even thinking about. Can't remember...

Congratulations on the weight loss! Did you stay on Induction for the whole 7 weeks?

Well done mate, fantastic news!

Hi Ria, i know it's easy for me to say 'a loss is a loss' because I would feel the same. But looking at it from an objective point of view, more exercise probably means muscle! Also, weight loss will slow down as you get closer and closer to goal. Keep an eye on the inches like you plan and...

Well done on the brilliant loss MarySu!

Yay! Good job! I am too!

I'm revising for an exam on Monday so I've spent most of my day at my desk. I kept thinking the room was smelling and have been spraying air freshener all day. Just realised a minute ago it wasn't the room that was smelling, it was my breath!! :p Never been so happy to have smelly breath! Back...

Thanks both, chicken was lovely!

Hi, mum's made some fried chicken today (i'm having induction friendly salmon:D) The chicken is coated in egg and flour. If I remove the coating and eat just the chicken is that ok, or is it best to steer clear during induction? Thanks and sorry for the incessant questioning!

Chazzdiver- I'm going to steal your suggestions if that's ok :p So Ali, gym went well apart from the paranoia of thinking everyone was staring :rolleyes: i signed up for a 10k in Heaton Park in October so the determination on the treadmill came first! We're over the halfway mark now,i'm so...

Thanks Pink! The treadmill was ok, but the cross trainer damn near killed me! Going for a run tonight with some friends. Got the 10k coming up so really need to get into shape. I'll post back in a couple of days probably, got an exam on Tuesday so need to revise!

What I forgot to mention was that you seem to have a real talent for writing. Be the next JK Rowling and you'll never be skint! :) Good luck with the move to uni. I'm staying at home again this year :(

Hi Missy, thanks for the advice. I normally only have one small one. Sometimes just a half a date. WI is on Tuesday so fingers crossed. I had an urge to get on the scales in town today but resisted. I think serial weighing would be my downfall! I'll cancel the ketostix- a fiver saved! :p thanks

No, not those types of dates! The fruity ones! Hi, all when breaking the fast in Ramadhan it is customary to break it with a date. I have not been having any other fruit but I wonder if this is bad during induction. Would it be better to stay away from them during induction? I've had a look...

Hi Pink! Glad to see you're back! Don't worry about the bad week. You deserve it sometimes, just get back into your routine. With regards to the cv, i'm no expert and I hope you don't think I'm being rude but it would personally put me off. I like it in that it's fun but for a job situation...

It may well be the sweetener.I'm sure I read somewhere on this board that someone recommended sucralose when constipated. I've just had it for the first time, hope i don't have the same problems! Hope you feel better soon :)

Hi, I'm sure on the packet I bought it mentioned about eating too much having an effect as it is quite high in fibre i think.

Hi everyone, thank you for your replies and warm welcome. I managed to get my hand on some brown linseed. Do they need to blended first into a floury consistency? Looking forward to getting my sugar fix. And tea with cream and splenda sounds great too! :)

Thanks for the welcome everyone, Setanti- I like the sound of Green and Black's, i'll have to check in town. :) Zimara - I did see Bournville but i think i was expecting it to say 'unsweetened' somewhere ;), i had a look at the carb content and i thought it was too high. I'll have another look...

Went for my first session at the gym yesterday. Managed to run for 15 mins on speed 8.0. Not sure if that's good but I'm going to try and stay on for longer each time. Had serious body issues though in the changing room. By luck, I'd ended up between the two most muscular guys I'd ever seen...

Hi everyone, I thought I'd introduce myself and say "hello"! Here's what I've been doing so far I started a low carb diet a few weeks ago (nowhere near as strict as Atkins induction) and then stopped to go onto calorie counting. That didn't work for me so I bought the Atkins book and started...

Hi Ali, I'm going into my second year at UoM. I've decided to stick to low carb/atkins now and see how it goes. I think that whenever i have a bad week i just end up going on to another plan which i don't want to keep doing. And tbh, i don't trust myself to eat in moderation on SW at the...

Thanks aussiemum. I wasn't able to make it last night and am waiting to get back to uni so i know if i can still make the same session. I think at the moment the "everything in moderation" mantra won't work for me, as i don't trust myself. I am really wanting to give SW a go as I don't want to...

Thanks Scanbran, I think that will have to be the way. I may try and just do a slow and steady jog but I'm going to try the way listed there. Cheers mate

Thanks Hope! 1lb gain this week. I was expecting it so I didn't feel completely dismayed when I saw the ticket. I've bought my atkins book and have started reading and have my evening meal planned. I've also joined the gym and will be going on my first visit tonight. Hope everyone doesn't...

Not posted for a few days. Been off plan and ashamed. I've been getting my head into gear and was going to go to a Slimming World group tonight but couldn't go in the end and now I've managed to talk myself out of it. The whole thing about eating what you like but in moderation will just not...

Hi guys, I've signed up to run a 10k for Cancer Research at the beginning of October...I am very very unfit, I can walk 10k with no issues, just not running. I thought I had plenty of time to get fit but with one thing after another time has closed in on me. I am going to join a gym tomorrow...

Hi Phoenixshonour, I'm glad you posted. I was thinking about you and checked your profile out to see if you'd reported back on this yet as I'm really interested to hear how you find it. Best of luck with CD (i'm sure you'll do great) and keep us posted :)

P.S I can't help but laugh at how the adverts on these pages change depending on what you type. The one I've got now is one for Muslima.com - the International Muslim Matrimonial Site...LOL

Hi 10st10lbs, I couldn't go in the end...I ended up having to babysit at the last minute and I had no option. A bit of a shame really. It might be a good thing really, because I start back at uni in a few weeks (Manchester) and I don't know my timetable yet so i might not have been able to go...

I'm in Bolton. I put up another thread about being worried it's going to be full of women, but the responses made me think it doesn't matter and I'm going to give it a good go. :)

Hi, I'll be reading through all this tonight. I'm fasting too and am about to attend my first SW meeting tonight so I'll be stealing all your tips to use! ;)

Thanks Mummymoo and Karen, I'm going to ring up my consultant in the morning! The least I can do is go to a few sessions to see. Just read some threads on here and it seems to be the supportive group atmosphere that I need. Thanks again

Hi everyone, I started my healthy eating plan approximately 6 weeks ago (low carb and cal counting). I'm getting to that stage where I think joining a club would be the right step for me to keep me motivated as the initial determination has started to flag. I'm a 20 year old male and am...

Hi, Just changed to calorie counting and this sounds good to me! Sammii - 10lbs - 0lbs lost Amy - 8lbs - 0lb lost echoburning - 8lbs- 0lbs lost Total pot: 28lbs

Thanks Pink, well student finance wasn't as easy as I imagined and now have to do it by post. The tuition fee loan is sorted, it's just everything else. I'm going to be working so it shouldn't be too difficult if it takes a while to be paid. x

Although I'll be keeping the carb intake low, it'll be nice not to have to put things like yoghurts and cereals back just because the carb intake is too high. I'm going to the 24hour asda in a bit for a big shop! I looked at the Cambridge plan before. For me, I think I'd fail if i couldn't...

Congratulations, you look absolutely amazing. Keep up the great work!

Keep at it Phoenixshonour, your food diaries are really giving me some good ideas on what to eat when I start calorie counting! best wishes

Thanks Phoenixhonour, that really makes sense! :) My BMR is 2401 so I'll be looking to hit 1900 foodwise and 500 cal through exercise. Thanks again!

I know I shouldn't laugh but....I can't help it! I think it's better when you're with someone else because you can laugh it off. It would have felt ten times worse if you were on your own lol :):)

Hi guys, I have been low carbing for about 6 weeks now and I can feel myself starting to falter. I'm finding a low carb diet too restrictive and when I've been denying myself things I tend to not do very well. Anywhoo, calorie counting seems to be a more sensible weight loss option for me...

Hi AJB, congratulations on losing 2 stone! Amazing result. Like you said, you're not doing this for their approval. As long as you're happy then that is all that matters. It is easy for me to give out this advice though as I know that I would feel the same way in your situation. Don't let it...

Hi gang, lost 1lb only this week :( A loss is a loss though. Here's for more next week. Good news I have hit my August target! woohoo! Ria - 7lbs - 3lbs to go Precious - 8lbs prettypaula - 9lbs - 7lbs to go! Chinese_lover2 - 12lbs - 10lbs to go SammyE - 10lbs - 2lbs lost - 8lbs to go...

Hi Chell, last week or so scrambled egg has been my breakfast saviour. I got some atkins cereal online but i couldn't stomach it! x

Had the weigh in today. Lost 1 lb. I know a loss is a loss but can't admit i didn't feel gutted. I did expect it as looking back on my eating/exercise habits of the last week they did warrant a poor result. In terms of the average weight loss that I was planning for I am just about on track...

Hi Pink! I'm low carbing at the moment. For me, it's pretty much chicken and salad, fish and salad, and ermm... chicken and salad! I don't really miss the bread, you can get low carb bread online but it's expensive.I've low carbed for a few weeks now but I think I miss being able to eat normal...

Congratulations Irish molly. I think eventually, I will also be aiming for the 100lb mark. At the moment I'm trying to squeeze into the healthy bmi category and then go from there. Well done!

No disrespect to anyone else, but your before and after is my favourite. You've done so well and you look like a celebrity on the after pics. Well done!

I have to say, you look absolutely stunning! Well done, really inspirational pics. :)

Well done everyone on the weight loss. Hi JustJools, just looked at your stats and you've done amazingly well. Justpeachy- i'm weighing in tomorrow and although I've not overate I have picked at things I shouldn't have. Fingers crossed for tomorrow. :)

Last day or so been feeling quite down. I tend to be able to cover my emotions up VERY well so noone has noticed. I've not been feeling hungry so I don' think it's that. Unless it's just a general lack of energy. I think it may be more to do with the time since i started. It's always been...

Congratulations on the 2lbs off Pink! That's 2 whole pounds of fat you can wave goodbye to! :wave_cry:

Welcome to MiniMins jeanna! Sorry, no cheescake recipe! :)

Thanks Pink and Mini! I really appreciate your support. I was talking to people at work today, and we talked about whether it was healthy to be so emotionally attached to food. I can't really explain what I mean, but I don't know if it's a good thing that having a blip makes me so annoyed at...

Well done Jacqu79!! dreamaholic- don't get disheartened. I know it's annoying when it happens but get back into the swing of things and next week might be a better WI.x

Well done Lincsbren! Good on you!

fat pig I can't believe myself. I decided to go to my cousin's do. Cancelled the run. I thought i'd be good and stick to the foods that were not going to mess up the diet. My cousin even tried to be supportive and bought me some weight watcher's cakes which was really nice of them but they...

Well done everyone! I've lost 4lbs! woohoo. I'm aiming for 3lbs a week so this means that when the weight loss slows down i should still be able to hit target with the extra lbs lost! I think next week I'll probably change my target for August depending on how I get on.x Ria - 7lbs - 5lbs to...

Had my weigh in today - another 4lbs bites the dust! I was meant to be going for a run tonight but I've been invited to a cousins birthday meal. We actually went out for it on Saturday but she's having a little do at her house with cake and all. She only decided last night and I got a call. I'm...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I've ordered some cereal from LowCarbmegastore. Bought some Linda Mcartney vege sausages from Asda yesterday. They had a low carb content but tasted vile!

Thanks Dreamer! Dreamer - 15.5 hours walk (13 to go), 3.5 hours home exercise (2.75 to go) Rakas - 20 x 2.7 miles walk TJ - 8 1hr minimum gym visits debtdummy - 16 gym visits - strict with eating echoburning - 12 x 6.2miles walk/jog (9 to go!) Kes- aiming for 15 sessions at the gym this month...

I've not watched yesterday's Sherlock yet...need to catch up. Thought the first one was great, second one was ok, not as good though. I think I'm going to have a lazy afternoon and watch it. I should be revising for an exam but I'm not in the mood (cba!) It'll take a little time for your...

Hi guys, That's a week after my birthday so this should give me the focus to keep on track. I'd like to be weigh 212lbs by the 15th Nov. Best of luck gang.

Hi Pink, Don't worry about the little blip. I'm glad i'm male so don't have to go through that every month! :eek: You're determined enough to get back into the swing of things so enjoy your workout tomorrow and I'm sure your hard work will be worth it. x

Thanks Pink - i'll have a look at the site in a bit. Had an ok day so far. We went out last night (ended up going to Manchester instead) and as I predicted we had an Indian. It wasn't too bad as again, i had chicken that was cooked in a clay oven so it didn't look like too many cals (fingers...

Well done challengers! Fantastic news on the losses. :D:D

So walked the 6 miles to work twice this week. Really enjoyed the walks. Was also quite pleased at the number of people who sponsored me for the 10k i'm doing. We went out for a works meal tonight at an Indian. I promised not to have any carbs but then because I still felt hungry I ended up...

wow! really inspiring pics!

Hi Collette, Congratulations on your new arrival. Best of luck with the weight loss!

Hi Diadeb, thanks for the suggestion. Due to religious reasons I do not eat pork. I might have a look around to see if there are any low carb vege sausages. I think I've seen halal Turkey bacon in one of the butchers as well so I might have a look at that. Thanks again

Welcome to the challenge TinkerBellthefairy! Ria - 7lbs - 6lbs to go Precious - 8lbs prettypaula - 16lbs Chinese_lover2 - 12lbs - 11lbs to go SammyE - 10lbs - 10lbs to go Jacqu79 - 7lbs - 7lbs to go Rakas - 9lbs Dreamer - 9lbs echoburning - 12lbs- 5lbs to go! Krystle - 1 inch Bum, 1/2 inch...

Thanks Dreamer, I'm doing a 10k (6.2mile) run for Cancer Research in October so am getting used to the distance. It's lucky because that's the exact distance from my house to work. Unfortunately means I have to leave 2 and a half hours before my shift starts :( Enjoying the exercise though...

If she really did want to be in the forces that much AND she had already failed once she wouldn't have let ANYTHING stop her. She would have lost that weight and been training everyday. She just didn't want it enough. I felt bad for her, cos she really didn't get how her body or the diet...

Hi everyone, I'm low carbing and the one meal I have problems with is breakfast. Apart from either skipping it completely or having a boiled egg I just don't know what to have. I'm very fussy when it comes to fruit, (i only like apples bananas and grapes). I've not had either bananas or grapes...

Thanks Pink, ticker added! I have a picture which is a prime example of why i needed to lose weight. I might take a proper pic when I reach two stones.

Afternoon all, first walk completed yesterday! Dreamer - 15.5 hours walk (14.5 to go), 3.5 hours home exercise (3.5 to go) Rakas - 20 x 2.7 miles walk TJ - 8 1hr minimum gym visits debtdummy - 16 gym visits - strict with eating echoburning - 12 x 6.2miles walk/jog (11 to go!)

Thanks Ria and thanks for the advice Pink. You're definitely right about this needing to be for life, i'm now eating three meals which i enjoy, don't think i can go back to the meal replacements. Ben and Jerry's ice cream was my treat at the cinema yesterday...they ran out of my favourite...

Hi all, very pleased today. 7lbs lost!! Seems like the exercise has made a big difference! :D:D Best of luck to everyone else!

Hi Miniminners Reading some of the other diaries has really inspired me to get off my backside and step up the healthy living a gear. I should perhaps start from the beginning. I cannot remember a single time in my life when i was the slim. I am a 20 year old lad and at my heaviest weighed 20...

Hi, i'll join too please! Updated the list below... :D Dreamer - 15.5 hours walk, 3.5 hours home exercise Rakas - 20 x 2.7 miles walk TJ - 8 1hr minimum gym visits debtdummy - 16 gym visits - strict with eating echoburning - 12 x 6.2miles walk/jog

Well done Ria! Great news! I'm weighing in tomorrow and I'm having my weekly treat today... Probably not the best of ideas but the previous times I've dieted I've cut out every piece of crap and then given in. This way I've been looking forward to treat day and then straight back onto plan...

Hi guys, first timer on the forum. I'm aiming for 12lbs. Looking forward to the challenge!