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  1. madchef

    Forced new way of eating

    Hiya, yes things are going well as I am maintaining the weight loss, in fact I lost another kilo last month. I have now having a Easiyo Bean n Vanilla Smoothie each day, with a tsp of Wheat Grass and spirulina, plus a chopped up banana, does me for lunch and dinner and is delicious. Still...
  2. madchef

    Forced new way of eating

    Hello new and old friends, I hope you don't mind this being a long post as I was a steady member here a couple of years back till my Doctor stopped prescribing me Xenical and I had a knee replacement therapy, so all my good work went up in smoke, well nearly all. In July 2010 I was 293 lbs and...
  3. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I am now off Xenical, have been since before Xmas and boy does it make a difference. my weight spiralled up to 254lbs :eek: I just had to much cheese, my absolute downfall and other goodies over the Christmas n New Year. I have managed to get some of that off and am now down to 249 lbs and am...
  4. madchef

    Used to be on Xenical

    I was on Xenical for 18 months and then my Doc threatened to take me off it as I wasn't losing enough after losing 56 lbs :eek: I decided to go it alone, not a good idea just before Christmas n New Year but.......... Anyway my weight spiralled up but I did have a good holiday time eating lots...
  5. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thank you so much and I totally agree with your comment, if I was a drug addict boy could I get help and masses of financial help as well, the system is not fair to us suffering with our weight problem that is the truth. Today being Sunday I weighted in and have managed to lose a tiny bit...
  6. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I am a bit despondent, I rang my Doctor yesterday for a repeat prescription and was really chuffed with myself, last month I had gained a kilo but even with my Brother down for 2 weeks I had acutally managed to creep, just, under the 180/238 lbs meaning I was a smidgen under 17 Stone and I was...
  7. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thanks toofatkat, I am getting better and being Sunday, my official weigh in day just for me, I am nigh on back down to 239 and my waist down to 41.5". Went shopping at my local Morrison's and got some wholemeal rice and pasta and some really gorgeous Sausages, don't' gasp in horror :) They...
  8. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Not having a good time, put on another 1lb and my waist is back up to 42", mind you I have not been feeling too well sooo........... My brother is coming down from Scotland for a couple of weeks in 10 days time so my weight regime will definitely to to pot, I am officially depressed :sigh:
  9. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Went to the Docs yesterday, I have had a mixed month, early on I lost another kilo, down to 107 but then overindulged this past week on fruit and shot up to 109, so I gained but it's the first time in nigh on a year so I am not getting upset over it, neither is the Doc. What was upsetting is...
  10. madchef

    A bit late to the game

    Thanks a lot and I totally agree with you "You're looking absolutely brill in your pictures Rach!! " fantabulous well done.
  11. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I normally eat wholemeal Pitta bread, rice n pasta, although I don't like the wholemeal type, don't know why. I do wish more parents would get their children on Wholemeal bread, when they are old enough, as it so much better for them, besides being tastier and filling than that horrible steamed...
  12. madchef

    A bit late to the game

    Totally agree, I will be delighted when I can wear a size 18, at present size 22. I think you have done great and in the 13 S is fantabulous :)
  13. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thanks for that I will remember that tip about the potatoes, are rice n pasta as bad? I don't eat bread anymore just wholemeal Pita bread. My Doctor is very against processed bread he says it stuffs n fattens the liver, after I stopped eating it I really noticed the difference as I lost that...
  14. madchef

    A bit late to the game

    Don't be so self conscious, you are a lot lighter than me and I am seriously thinking of getting a swimsuit and having a go, the best time to is early in the morning when the dedicated grown ups go for their exercise, give it a thought. BTW you would never get me on a bike again, exercise or...
  15. madchef

    GREEN TEA

    Sounds a great idea, do you have a Lidl's store near you, they do a lovely range of green teas.
  16. madchef

    GREEN TEA

    My sister was advised by a Nurse to drink green tea when she had breast cancer and as she always drank weak black tea it was no hardship for her to change but I love my coffee so I now get for my Sister n me these ones Green Tea Tablets - 340mg Standardised Extract | Vitamins & Supplements from...
  17. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thanks Bunny-hops, I must admit to still have a pizza or two but fortunately for me my local discount shop, Aldi, has a new pizza which is topped with a lovely selection of vegetables and a minimum of cheese, the whole one is 660 calories, can't remember the fat content but it doesn't give me...
  18. madchef

    A bit late to the game

    I know how you feel PK when you have been on anything for a long while it gets boring but look at your progress it is fantabulous :happy096: I don't do sport of any kind, never have and the only exercise that I do is walking my doggie up to the picnic area and back, I don't suppose it's more...
  19. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I think the common image of people when they look at a overweight person is that we eat loads of rubbish. I am not saying that is not true in a lot of cases but in mine it is definitely not. I never ever go to a MacDonald, about once every 5 years to a KFC although I admit to go to a reward...
  20. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    WOW that is low, what is it now, I dread to think :)
  21. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Went to the Docs yesterday for a check up and weigh in, he is just so proud of me, he showed me a graph on his PC that he done for my weight loss and it showed a really good downward line, even with my Op it didn't go up which he was amazed at. On his scales I weighed in at 108kilos 239 lbs...
  22. madchef

    Krystle (well mostly her hubby's) Yummy Recipies!!!

    For the Chili I found a much better product than the supermarket chili bottled sauce, a powder on at Aldi's, but I think the supermarkets stock them as well, it is only 145 cal 3.7 fat but as I like my food punchy n tasty I put 2 packets in :eek: well it is for a huge pot, a 3 litre slow cooker...
  23. madchef

    Krystle (well mostly her hubby's) Yummy Recipies!!!

    Store Cupboard Lentil Dahl (Curry) Soup As a retired Chef there are certain things I always have in my Larder, this is a lovely tasty soup which is so filling, satisfying and best of all good for you, and it's super easy to make :D Chuck in a pan, multi-cooker or slow cooker: 250 grams Red...
  24. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thank you Ladies, what is a great boost is my BMI wow is that looking healthier which I feel. I think I would have been crippled after my knee Op if I had not lost weight now I am determined to keep it up and my Doc is backing me all the way, and what with your Ladies support I daren't fail :D
  25. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I HAVE LOST 4 STONE :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: I am now down to 236 lbs = 16.86 stone, am I a happy bunny? :bliss:you betcha. :bunnydance: Off to buy some new bras as I am fed up with trying to keep my present ones in place. :rolleyes:
  26. madchef

    Krystle (well mostly her hubby's) Yummy Recipies!!!

    Low fat Chilli Con Carne I previously posted this in the wrong place so sorry for the duplication here is a yummy recipe for my Chilli 200 gram Quorn or Vegetarian Mince 215 cal 400 gram Chopped Toms with herbs 80 cal 2 x tins Drained Red Kidney Beans in Brine 500 cal 425 gram Baked Beans...
  27. madchef

    GREEN TEA

    The benefits of Green tea are legendary Green Tea Health Benefits but I take tables as I so love my strong black coffee. There are many varying qualities of tablets but the one that I get from here: Green Tea Tablets - 340mg Standardised Extract | Vitamins & Supplements from Healthspan they are...
  28. madchef

    8 stones to lose it seems so far off...

    Well done you have a right to be chuffed, that is fantabulous :happy096:
  29. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Apple Cider Vinegar I have been on the apple cider vinegar, ACV, for a full fortnight and the benefits are nothing short of miraculous. I am feeling so well and bubbly, the pain in my operated knee is down to a niggle and my weight loss has improved, weighted myself this morning. down to 107.5...
  30. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thanks bunny, the first pic I was a size 28 - 30 in the recent pic I am wearing size 22 comfortably, I am so chuffed.
  31. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Did a measurement and scales check up today and pleased to say that I have got down to a fraction over 108 kilos = 239lbs, a small loss but a loss. My measurements are good as well Bust 49 Waist 41.5 and hips 50 which means I have lost 1/2" off my waist n bust so I am a bit happier. On some...
  32. madchef

    Low Fat Chili Con Carne

    I just love chili but the bought, n home made one is so full of fat so I made my own recipe up. Adjust it, like all recipes to your own choice, read the tins carefully, the ones I have used are from Aldi's and like Lidl's their own brands are far lower in fat than the better know ones! If you...
  33. madchef

    A bit late to the game

    I'm with you Ladies I have really got stuck in a hole, I cannot shift from my 109kilos/240 lbs, I have yo-yod between 111 - 108.2 this past month and it is really peeing me off. I know I have had a lot of probs what with my knee, an eye op and a tooth root having to be pulled...
  34. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    My knee is still giving quite a lot of pain, but it's mainly down to inflammation so my new best friends are my Ice packs ;) I am not bad at walking but if I sit for too long, like at the PC it stiffens up, which reminds me time too move :D Thank you for asking bunny it is thoughtful of you.
  35. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I am pleased to say that my weight has stabilized and that I am beginning to show some loss, I am under 109 kilos but not reached the 108, yet but I think I will in the next week or so. Waist is still the same but I can's expect miracles, I an only hope for them.:p What I am really chuffed with...
  36. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I am hoping htat when my knee is really settled that I will be able to walk a bit more and possible do some stairs, never know I can only hope
  37. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I seem to be "stuck" at present but the Doc said he didn't expect me to lose a lot at present as the recent Op would play my body up, he is just pleased, and impressed, that I lost the weight that I had gained immediately after it and am back on track so maybe I am expecting a bit too much at...
  38. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I am so proud of myself, big head aren't I, but even tho' I am having so many personal problems and pain probs with my knee, which has sent me off the rails at times I am still able to continue my progress. Just imagine a whole 10" of my waist, that is amazing and I am now down to 240 lbs...
  39. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Mine is run by the local District Nurse/Physiotherapy Deparment of the local Hospital I would ask your Doctor/District Nurse as I think they are available everywhere in the UK, could be wrong. Hello Ladies I haven't been on here for a few weeks as I have had such a depressing time with my knee...
  40. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I am still fighting the pain and it looks as tho' I have yet another infection to fight, part of the scar is looking quite red and angry, so I will speak to the Doctor on Tuesday after the Bank Holiday. I was looking a bit thinner so I decied to do a check and...............:D I am down to...
  41. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    The one thing that really helped me was ICEPACKS, the pain medication, even Morphine, didn't do much but a proper Orthopedic Ice pack helped a lot, especially during the night.
  42. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Hello Ladies, well this is me just over 3 weeks after my knee operation and I have done really really well. I was out of hospital just 3 days after the Op and yesterday I even did a short drive in the car, shouldn't have but I felt as tho' I was locked up not being able to do a bit of shopping...
  43. madchef

    another newbie

    I think most of us get the night time munchies and my cure is a Cup a soup with an Oxo or half a stock cube and a sprinkle of ground black pepper, in them to give some taste, works great for whenever I feel peckish as I find something hot is more satisfying than cold.
  44. madchef

    Newcomer's Diary

    Hiya Newcomer, hang in there we all have our uphill struggles at times but you will get there, the totm doesn't help if memory serves me right :) it's a long,looooooooong time since I have had one. Just remember you are doing so well and the occasional meander off the rails doesn't do that much...
  45. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Just one week to go to my knee OP and I am down to 242 lbs and 23.5" waist, so I think I am doing quite well, although I am going out for a Carvers lunch today but seeing I am going to be stuck without be able to drive a car for 6 weeks I think I deserve it.
  46. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Had a full Pre-Op day at the Hospital yesterday and I am zonked, it was a full day, from 7:30 am - 9:00 pm with loads of tests n examinations plus a 180 mile drive, as I said a really full and long day. The good side is that they did everything that is needed before so when I go in all I have...
  47. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    My Doctor was amazed and really pleased with me as I have officially lost just over a stone since my last appointment with him, 4 weeks ago. I must admit to slipping a bit this week tho', I have had a "treat" every day since seeing him on Tuesday and that is naughty so I really must give myself...
  48. madchef

    Newcomer's Diary

    Excuse my ignorance, what is zumba?
  49. madchef

    When don't you take Xenical?

    I have taken your Ladies advice and take it regardless, it must work as I have now lost 3.5 stone :D
  50. madchef

    A bit late to the game

    WOW you are doing great like you I am finding the occasional, I do mean occasional, treat is good for you and it does not do to much harm as long as you stick to your weight loss diet the rest of the time, well done you, as you are my inspiration.
  51. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    To me it is, I lose on my waist way before anywhere else, but my Doc is pleased as that is the measurement that Doc's take to see how much fat your vital organs are choked up with so waist loss is good so carry on the good work.:D The other thing I noticed is that I lose the measurement off my...
  52. madchef

    When don't you take Xenical?

    I have been on Xenical since last July and it has been an enormous help in me losing weight, I have lost just over 3 Stone :D I am now so Fat conscious and have reduced my consumption greatly, like this morning I had a Pitta bread with 3 Quorn sausages, with a dash of brown sauce yummy. The...
  53. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Today I went out to lunch with a friend and had a lovely Roast Beef carvery and didn't feel at all guilty. I go once a month with her and it has made no difference to my weight loss and it is a treat. I bought a pair of lovely expensive fitted trousers at the beginning of December but they...
  54. madchef

    Newcomer's Diary

    Sounds as tho' you are back on track, the festive season hit us all I am sure and it knocks you off your routine but we are heading for February with Spring not far away and we all feel better then. Carry on with your great work.
  55. madchef

    A bit late to the game

    You are doing amazingly well and the loss you have made in weight is incredible, but we all know the less we have to lose the harder is get. In the whole of things a couple pound swing is really nothing, if I have a glass or too of wine I hold water and that can put on pounds. I take and extra...
  56. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thanks for the encouragement Ladies, but the best one was yesterday I received a parcel of some new clothes I had ordered and I am having to return them :eek: cos they are too big I ordered size 24 and they are so baggy on me there is no way I can wear them. Now I don't know whether to return...
  57. madchef

    Advice please

    Hiya EllieL, welcome to the start of your voyage, I found when I started my Xenical voyage, last July, I started a new hobby, reading food labels :) You will not believe the hidden fats in foods, I even have to restrict my eggs, which I love cos of their fat content. Most supermarkets now have...
  58. madchef

    Xenicol any one lost without exercise

    I have mobility problems so I can't do any major exercise. I have managed to walk down, not up ;), a couple of flight of stairs and I do walk my doggy up the car park and back which I don't suppose is much beyond 1/2 a mile and I have lost. but I do restrict my calories down to a max of 1500...
  59. madchef

    hungry all the time

    I have found when on a diet that is a normal reaction, the remedy, find a hobby, like knitting; card making; sewing something that will keep your mind active, and of course you can alway so for a brisk walk. If all else fails try a tasty Cup-a-soup, tasty n low fat.
  60. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thanks for asking Kes, in fact I had completely forgotten for the past 10 days to measure or weigh myself and I am so glad I did cos I got such a lovely surprise this morning :D I weighed 112.3 kilos = 248 lbs and my measurements are 50" bust 44" waist and 51.5" hips, am I a happy bunny, you...
  61. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Rachgleeson thank you so much for your reply, good luck on your journey, this forum is a great place for inspiration, tips and encouragement which we all need, I look forward to seeing your progress.
  62. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I had my official weigh in this week at the Docs he is so pleased with me cos even with the Holiday season I have maintained my weight, 115 kilos but I am down to 44" waist size. I think I am his prodigy as he said it was always a pleasure to see me, I suppose cos I am so upbeat as I am beating...
  63. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thanks Min, in fact I have dropped 4 sizes 28 down to 22 I am so chuffed especially as I weighed myself today and I am lost another kilo and my waist is steady at 44.5" and that is after Christmas n New Year I am so chuffed with myself I could burst :D
  64. madchef

    The easiest Autumn/Winter filling meal.

    I couldn't be without at least one, I have two, one normal size and one extra large. They are magic for home made soups n stews and amazing for curry's!
  65. madchef

    A bit late to the game

    Oh what a bummer but I feel for you as I am like you, just a little of bad food and up goes the scales, I have just had to completely redo all my eating habits, fortunately for me I live on my own so it is easier for me than most. Now the weather is getting better you will be able to get back...
  66. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I hope you have all had a super Christmas n New Year. I have had a lovely time and I am so chuffed with myself I could bust my breeches :D I have lost a 1/2" of my waist and have held my weight at just about 116.5 kilos, not a lot of weight loss but no gain :p I ate really well, like Smoked...
  67. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Went for my official monthly weigh in a the Docs yesterday, he is so so pleased with me as I started in July at 132.7 kilos (293lbs) and I now am 117 (251) a loss of 42lbs 3 whole Stones:woohoo: My scales show a slightly different weight but they as the Doc says it doesn't matter as they are...
  68. madchef

    :) 10 stone...finally!

    What a fantastical milestone, I am in awe at your achievement, brag that's not bragging get up on the roof and shout it to the world, keep going girl we are all behind you.
  69. madchef

    Whoop whoop clothes!! lol

    Well done Slimmersu, I know just how you feel having just splurged out on a complete new wardrobe of size 20-22 from a size 28-30 :eek: What annoyed me is that I bought a couple of size 24' still thinking I am huge, and they are too big, isn't it a great feeling :wee:
  70. madchef

    How Much Lost and How Long Did It Take?

    I know I am getting boring but repetition for emphasis, measure yourself especially keeping a note of your loss on your waist as that is the ones that the Docs are interested in. I have found that in my case my measurements drop before the scales show it so I only go on the scales once or twice...
  71. madchef

    Newcomer's Diary

    Newcomer, I have said this quite often, if fact boringly so ;) measurements tell you more than scales. My weight went up a kilo this past week or so but my overall measurements are down by 1/2" which is great cos my new wardrobe is really showing my weight loss. The scales will catch up in the...
  72. madchef

    Slimmest Christmas Ever!

    Well I am going to have the slimmest Xmas in over 30 years without losing any more weight but the way I am going on I should be able to lose another kilo or so. I would be so chuffed if I could go into Asda and buy a size 20 of the rails :character00100:
  73. madchef

    Whoop whoop clothes!! lol

    Congratulations, I know how you feel as I have just had to do the same, I have spent out this past week a load of pennies just to get something that fits as I have dropped from size 30 to size 20 - 22, not as low as you but a huge boost to me. Doesn't it feel great having new clothes that fit...
  74. madchef

    How Much Lost and How Long Did It Take?

    I started taking Xenical in July, this year and I have lost 39lbs :eek: That's 17.6 kilos, a terrific loss for anyone, but......... it's the measurements that tell the real story, I used to wear size 28 - 30 I am now into 20 - 22 an overall lost of 8", 9" off my waist. Xenical works if you obey...
  75. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Aldi's food when on a diet If any of you are lucky enough to have an Aldi's near you do try and visit often they really seem to be on our side. A new item I found this week was "Rice Cakes", the one I tried had a yogurt coating and they are gorgeous and even better only 84 calories each, 38g...
  76. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Mutton dressed as lamb! Today I went out with my Sister and for the first time in my life, I am 67 next month 68, I went out in a pair of Jeans :eek: They are a pair of slimline pull on ones, size 24 so they are not too tight. I also had on a new pair of ankle boots with a size 22 top and a...
  77. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    The best night for many years I had the best night for decades last night, I packed up in a huge black bag, ready for recycling, all my old size 30 n 26/28 tops and replaced them with all new size 20/22 it was such a wonderful feeling, this weekend it is the turn of the trousers etc. :D:D:D
  78. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Ooh am I a happy bunny :bunnydance::bunnydance: :bunnydance: I have just got on the scales and at long last I am under the 120 kilos in fact I am down to just over 115 :D that means I am down to 255 lbs ooh I feel good as I have also been shopping. I bought a couple of Bras, desperately needed...
  79. madchef

    Anyone a bit crafty?

    Contact one of your local volunteer organisations, WI; WVS or go to your local hospital and you will find a fund raising table normally run by the WI I am sure they will be more than ready to get you a ball or two of wool in return for some baby knits. Charity shops are a really good cheapy...
  80. madchef

    The easiest Autumn/Winter filling meal.

    You can adapt it for all likes n dislikes, even vegetarian can make a lovely meal by trying out different veg, pulses, tofu etc; it is so easy, warming and good for you, even if you are not on a diet ;)
  81. madchef

    The easiest Autumn/Winter filling meal.

    Switch on a slow cooker, or put a heavy bottom large saucepan on a low heat, and add the following 50 gram Red Lentils; 25 gram Pearl Barley; 25 gram of dried haricot/other beans. (If preferred miss out one or two of the choices and make up to 100grams of your preferred dried pulses, but the...
  82. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I slipped a bit during the time I wasn't well but I am back on line now, weighed myself this morning and I am down to 267lbs and measurements 51 bust 45.5 waist 52.5 hips so no real harm done ;)
  83. madchef

    hello :)

    Welcome aboard, believe the Ladies Xenical/Orlistat works and works well if you follow the rules. If you let it you can completely change the way you eat and be healthier, and lighter ;)
  84. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Still progressing well, waist down to 45" and another 1/2" loss of my bust and lost another couple of pounds :D I have edited my weight loss goal as I had it at about 8 stone and the only time I have ever been that weight is when I was about 10!!!!
  85. madchef

    Newcomer's Diary

    If you have a Aldi's near you they do some lovely sweets which are sugar free and are gorgeous, they are Strawberry and Cream flavoured, and I think they have another flavour but I can't remember it :confused:
  86. madchef

    Should I try Xenical?

    My answer to your question Humblebee is a resounding YES. I tried dieting all of last year but just did not get on well at all, then my doctor offered me Xenical and as I had been on it before with great success I grabbed it with both hands. Since starting at the beginning of July I have lost...
  87. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    YIPPEE :bunnydance: :bunnydance::bunnydance:just back from the Doc's I am down to 45.5 ins on waist and 120 kilos, 3.5 kilos from last weigh in at the end of September, he is really pleased with me, nothing to what I feel like, yippee. BTW my blood pressure is within limits so he is referring...
  88. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thanks Kes, went to the Nurse yesterday seems the diagnosis is high blood pressure but some other tests to do with some other possible probs, I don't think it's anything serious but I really want them to start sorting it as it is messing about with my exercising.
  89. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I think the Waist ticker is in metric or something as it shows that I have only lost 6 inches where in fact I have lost 8" :confused: I have changed my weight as well as I have now found a stable bit of flat floor in my kitchen and am taking my own weight on my scales so at present I am showing...
  90. madchef

    Kelly's Weight Loss Voyage

    What do you mean, when you can eat properly again, there is nothing harmful to any diet with this recipe it's just a lovely tasty dish to juggle the changes for a tasty diet, just remember to follow the recipe and weigh each item, it;s delicious believe me and really satisfies the taste buds...
  91. madchef

    Kelly's Weight Loss Voyage

    Bombay Potatoes are a lovely Indian side dish of spicy potatoes moistened with chopped tomatoes, in some varieties cos they Indian dishes change according to region. Here is a super easy one and you can easily drop the calories by spraying your pan with Oil, Easy Bombay Potato Curry BTW It...
  92. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I have been a bit peed off this past week or so as I have had to stop doing the Fall Prevention class as I have been having giddy turns. The Doc and Nurse checked my blood pressure and evidently it's sky high so I have to see another Nurse next week to discuss some pills and they have also done...
  93. madchef

    Stitching Bug?

    Mixedspice, you have the right idea, doing cross-stitch or any hobby will take your mind off food, when I start quilting everything goes out of my head including all my stress, hobbies are the best and my quilting is my life saver :D
  94. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Hi everybody I haven't been on for a while as I have not been too well. Went to the Docs as I have been having giddy turns and he thinks it may be Blood Pressure probs so come next Monday I start the rounds of blood tests and pressure tests :sigh: I have been fighting with my diet as when I...
  95. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Ooh how I wish I was your in your family, I am drooling at the idea of all those Clover trial, samples n goodies, shows what a quilting addict I am that I will drool over quilty things rather than food, sad isn't it ;)
  96. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thanks Kes, I am enjoying a glass, or three, of white wine and doing some quilting, tomorrow night I am having a girlie night with my Sis and she knows how determined I am about my dieting so sh doesn't do anything silly for food, although we may enjoy some wine:D Are you doing anything for the...
  97. madchef

    Becki's Diary!

    Well done, what a wonderful birthday pressie have a wonderful Birthday :birthday:
  98. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Hiya Bunny, has the doc recommended anything for you to take for your knee, I had a lot, and still have a lot of relief by taking Omega 3 and Glucosamine, but I do find it is worth paying a bit extra and buy the good ones of the WWW, even the lady in Boots says there's weren't much good :( You...
  99. madchef

    Did anyone feel sick?

    Yes I have on the odd occasion and I after thinking about it, it was because I have gone too long without anything to eat, especially missing out on breakfast, a bad habit of mine!
  100. madchef

    Need advice

    I have a selection of low fat, low cal snacks in my larder all the time. Have a wander around your local supermarket and you will be surprised what you can find. For example, last night for my late night tummy rumbles I had a Asda's "Mighty instant chicken noodle" instant soup, cals = 107 fat...
  101. madchef

    Saying Hello and a little update

    Well done you must be really chuffed, carry on the good work :D
  102. madchef

    vitamins and such..

    Green Tea, drink or tablets, is the most amazing antioxidant. My sister was recommended it by a Head Nurse at the Cancer treatment ward when she had Breast cancer, She now has an incurable but treatable Lung Cancer and can have tablet treatment instead of chemotherapy as her liver is in such...
  103. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    :bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance: My waist measured 46" this morning so I am doing well this month, my official weigh is next Tuesday so it will be interesting to get the results. I did have a day out with my Patchwork group on Monday, fabric sale :D and we had lunch out and I had a lovely...
  104. madchef

    September Challenge

    :bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance: I have measured my waist this morning and I am under 46" so I have lost that inch :D Official weigh in at Doc's next Tuesday,
  105. madchef

    Is it me or are white pita breads healthier than wholemeal?

    Thank you Ladies, Aldi's where I get my scrummy Pitas who have them in cases, 2/3rds plain 1/3rd wholemeal and guess which one run out first, yep my favourite wholemeal ones so I thought I would get a few packs when they have them in and chuck them in the freezer :p
  106. madchef

    Steaming Meat

    Good I am so pleased that you tried that method it really does work.
  107. madchef

    Is it me or are white pita breads healthier than wholemeal?

    Just a quicky question, does Pita bread freeze OK?
  108. madchef

    Rude people

    Good on ya pinkprincess, if we let these verbal thugs rule our lives we are as stupid and as ignorant as they are, AND I AM NOT, so come on Ladies treat these ignoramus for what they are, they are not worth the air they breathe :p
  109. madchef

    putting the zen in xenical!

    Oh come on who on a diet, or whatever come to that, is a saint, I hope you enjoyed it even if you get Tango'd the following day, was it worth it? ;)
  110. madchef

    Wannabslim - watchin' the lbs melt away!

    Hiya wannabeslim, sounds to me that you are starting off on a really good day but take a tip from me, I love my glass of wine, or two ;) and not for any diet will I give them up so I have some snacks ready for the "raid my fridge" munchies when I have a glass or two, tonight it was a bag of...
  111. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I must admit to finding it a lot easier just lately to stay on my diet I think it is because, 1 - the Fall prevention Class exercises are making movement so much easier so I have been able to put in some moderate walking and 2- the Calorie counter program is really helping me keep an eye on my...
  112. madchef

    September Challenge

    Yippee I have lost 1/2" off my waist, just another one to go to reach this months target :bunnydance:
  113. madchef

    Slimmest Christmas Ever!

    I'm in and my ambition is to be able to pop into my local Asda's and buy myself something new from their clothes range which go up to size 22. I am wearing size 24/26 at present so if I can go that I will have a super Christmas
  114. madchef

    Home Made healthy Yogurt

    Yes I must admit it is yummy and adding the dried milk makes it thicker n creamier and of course tops up the calcium content. As I only ever eat plain yogurt I can't help you with fruit ones but if you Google homemade fruit yoghurt's you will find a lot of info but this one is an easy one to...
  115. madchef

    Newbie here

    Hiya wannabeslim. welcome aboard to a really helpful forum. You seem to have got the principal of Xenical quite well but do remember it is not a magic pill it only an aid to get rid of some of the fats you eat. It is essential that you have a healthy low calorie diet as well, so although I agree...
  116. madchef

    Stitching Bug?

    It is a wonderful hobby and so so useful for the home, Christmas/Birthday pressies etc; etc. It is not until you start it that you realise what a wonderfully useful hobby it is. Google Patchwork or quilting the web is stuffed full of useful sites.
  117. madchef

    Stitching Bug?

    I just love that kit you are working on it will be fab when finished. I used to do a lot of cross stitch but more of tapestry which I used to love but about 6 years ago someone introduced me to Patchwork/Quilting and now I am a complete addict, great when dieting as I really get lost in it :D
  118. madchef

    Hi I am a newbie too!

    It sounds as tho you have a touch of my complaint, cuff tendinitis, in other words a swollen sore shoulder, the only cure it to rest it, don't do any exercise other than putting a cold pack on it for 20 minutes at a time, at least 4 times a day. I have one over it at the moment to reduce the...
  119. madchef

    Kelly's Weight Loss Voyage

    You look gorgeous, enjoy your hols.
  120. madchef

    Hi I am a newbie too!

    Welcome aboard Sab, I have not been on here long either and found this section Tutorials - MiniMins.com - Weight Loss Support Forum very useful, and scroll down a little and there is a tuition on how to get your own personal ticker tape going ;) Remember to measure yourself regularly, the tape...
  121. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I've had a wonderful day I've had a wonderful day and you will never guess what I have been doing :p Well I have gone thro' my wardrobe sorting what I can wear and what is now too big, heehee. I have found 6 pairs of tailored trousers that I can wear size 24 the multi size baggy ones 26 - 32...
  122. madchef

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

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  123. madchef

    Steaming Meat

    Yes you can just make sure you have enough water in the pan to make sure it doesn't dry out. You will find your joints so much more succulent, and they don't shrink!
  124. madchef

    Krystle (well mostly her hubby's) Yummy Recipies!!!

    No prob, leave out the Lentils and add in whatever you like, a handful of cooked rice it good or some of your favourite Pasta, but they seem better if you cook the first, refresh with cold water and add a the last minute.
  125. madchef

    Steaming Meat

    As a retired Chef I used to do heaps of Carveries and the only way I would "Roast" meats is to put the joint in the oven and pour in water till it's about an inch or so deep around the joint. I then used to oil the joint but this is not required when on a diet. Cover tightly with foil and cook...
  126. madchef

    Krystle (well mostly her hubby's) Yummy Recipies!!!

    For Soups I love the Lidl's own Chicken n Pasta Soup, a double size tin is really low cal n fat n with a Pitta bread a lovely meal, my doggie loves it thank goodness as I can't eat a whole tin :p If you like soups use your slow cooker and chuck in some Lentils, for fibre n thickening, any and...
  127. madchef

    xenical

    Hiya celtgirl, I have no problems with Xenical as my Doc is a really good one and professional and I trust him enough to not give me anything that would harm my body. There is some great info on Xenical here if want to read it and there is no mention of any harm to the liver etc; Report on...
  128. madchef

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    mishap
  129. madchef

    Asda wholemeal pitta bread

    It's not just Asda that does a super Pitta bread, Home Bargains does as well and Aldi's one, plain or wholemeal are fantabulous in price and quality, I am now addicted to them :D
  130. madchef

    Rude people

    Yep been there, done that n worn the T-Shirt out! I have found it is in the medical profession that they seem to think they have the right to be so rude about your weight. I remember an X-Ray operator saying, you know all of this is due to your gross obesity don't you" I marched up to him face...
  131. madchef

    September Challenge

    I'm in, I want to lose another inch, at least, off my waist, pretty please :)
  132. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    I'm a bit disappointed at present cos I don't seem to be moving at all, definitely on a plateau. Weight n measurements have not changed for a week or so. What I don't understand is Women's clothes sizing, I was wearing size 28 in trousers but they now hang off me and are dangerous to wear as the...
  133. madchef

    august goal??

    Well done Cheryl you must be right chuffed :D I just lost the 1" off my waist this month which is OKish, so my September's goal is to get another inch off, down to 46"
  134. madchef

    My little angel :)

    Aww he's gorgeous my little Muffin is either jealous or in love :D
  135. madchef

    1st weigh in with the nurse......................

    Fantabulous now you are on your way to a slimmer you :D
  136. madchef

    bad weekend!!

    Well know you know what being Tango'd is, not nice is it but that is of course the whole reason why Xenical works. Join my new hobby in reading Food labels ;) I take twice as long shopping now because of it but do remember one thing, Xenical does not know the difference between good and bad fat...
  137. madchef

    putting the zen in xenical!

    Great, great news on the waist measurement loss, that is the best way to monitor your progress IMO.
  138. madchef

    Urgent Advice Required.....

    You're welcome, some of the Ladies stop their Xenical when they are going out to try and stop any bad side effects the following day, I carry on taking them. If I get Tango'd badly I know I have done it all wrong, and I have secreted a lot of the bad fat, heehee and a lesson learned, oh n I take...
  139. madchef

    Is this my last chance

    IMO anything between 1200 n 1500, any lower I think would give you problems in sticking to it. One of the best tips I have found on this Forum is to stop eating processed bread and change to Pitta bread. They are lovely, I use the wholemeal one, but either one is better for you than the...
  140. madchef

    Urgent Advice Required.....

    Tip No 1 - DON'T PANIC ;) Losing weight should not just about dieting it is about changing your eating habits and low calories and cutting out fats is a sure way to lose weight. You are never just going to go to an Indian Restaurant just once in your life are you ;) so read this Any...
  141. madchef

    Skin and Body Care

    Thank you Celtgirl so much I never thought of that and seeing I have trouble reaching certain places I "googled" long handle body brush and came up with this, Botanics Long Handled Body Brush - Boots, guess what I am getting tomorrow;)
  142. madchef

    putting the zen in xenical!

    Your Crab dish sounds terrific, I have made a note of it. Tip, what works for me at night is to have a Cuppa-Soup, I like the Lidl's brand, less than a 100 cals and really satisfying.
  143. madchef

    Is this my last chance

    Tubbymummy, what a lovely cute nickname, you mentioned £££s so I would suggest the WW meals would eat up the £££s and you could do just as well, IMO, just going on an healthy diet, fat free and calorie counting and visiting this Forum OFTEN ;) This site Calorie Database can help you with...
  144. madchef

    Newcomer's Diary

    Well done newcomer on your progress, instead of jumping on the scales why not take your measurements instead, a tape measure can't lie my scales do. I have lost and inch, or a tad more, on my waist this month which I know means about 8 - 9 lbs which is OK by me ;)
  145. madchef

    Why do we do it to ourselves!

    Hiya Poogatch how are you doing, don't get too down about it now you have done so well. Just a thought I notice you still eat bread, have you thought about changing to Pitta bread, the brainwave of someone on this forum. What a difference it makes, my doc says that processed bread stuffs up...
  146. madchef

    Omg! What the hell has happened???

    Hiya Vic, have you started a measurement diary yet? Scales can differ but tape measures don't and my measurements tell me everything.
  147. madchef

    My Diary

    Kittybling your weight progress is terrific but I have to ask, why stop taking your pills for one day when you are going to a party, isn't that the time they will really do their job, even if you do get tango'd the following day?
  148. madchef

    Becki's Diary!

    Well done Becky you really are doing great and I envy your holiday in the New Forest, I love it there.
  149. madchef

    putting the zen in xenical!

    celtgirl I am like you I have never ever been a sporty type and exercise is just driving my doggie up to the park etc; but every little helps. I have been using the lift one less floor and walking up, n down, a flight, good for me. I am walking my doggie up the park twice a week, my goal is 7...
  150. madchef

    [[::Kiiras Now-2011 Challenge::]]With lots of Motivation,Spirit,Dedication <3

    Don't let it do your head in, my Doc said to me that the body weight "plateaus" at different times and that is the time to exercise thro' it. He knows that is difficult in my case, arthritic knee n other pain things, but as he says every little helps. BTW your pics are an inspiration to me I...
  151. madchef

    putting the zen in xenical!

    A really top tip that works for me is to get in the habit of reading food labels, all of them, it may take a bit longer to shop but it's worth it IMO. Thankfully most supermarkets are now doing a brill job on marking the contents and their values quite plainly now. My favourite supermarket is...
  152. madchef

    i lost 10 pounds :)

    Well done, with Xenical, determination and a change in your eating habits you will succeed, just look at some of the Xenical posties their weight loss is terrific.
  153. madchef

    Why do we do it to ourselves!

    I went to my Docs yesterday for my weigh in and he told me to expect "Plateau" times when dieting, previously I had found this, and he said to ignore the weight increase the exercise and go by your waist measurement, he seems to have a thing about that ;)
  154. madchef

    Bread?

    I went to the Docs yesterday for my weigh in and once again went on about cutting out bread, he's really against it. He said it is something to do with clogging the liver, whatever, so he was pleased to hear I was on wholemeal pitta bread. Interesting point he made, evidently he takes more...
  155. madchef

    With a lot of trepidation I want to join WeMITTS

    I feel so chuffed with my weigh in yesterday the Doc was so thrilled for me and very complimentary, he knew his scales were out so I am going by my Sister's ones. The thing he really takes note of is the waist measurement as that is the most important health wise and seeing I have lost another...
  156. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Well I went to the Doc today and one of the reasons was to get my weight check, this was disappointing as it was on a different set of scales and he didn't think they were right but I was down 125k- 268.5lb I then went to my Sister's as she has a good set of scales and she said it read 120k =...
  157. madchef

    I had a fab meal last night

    It is and tonight I had a pitta bread stuffed with salad, some tandoori flavoured chicken breast (delicious from Aldi's low calories n fat content) and I has some Rata left so I put some on some home grown sliced tomatoes, it was yummy :D
  158. madchef

    I had a fab meal last night

    Last night I was in the mood for being really naughty so I took my doggie for a walk and thought about it, and then gave in but in a good way. I went to the local Indian takeaway and ordered a Tandoori mixed grill, chicken leg, lamb kebab and a couple of chunks of beautiful mixed meats. It came...
  159. madchef

    Karen's Diary (Kazbryn)

    I'm on Xenical and am not following any particular diet other than watching the fat content of everything, my new hobby is food label reading ;) and watching my calories and amount I eat. One tip I would give you is that Xenical doesn't care whether it's good or bad fat so take note of the...
  160. madchef

    What do you do if you forget to take your tablet?

    Thanks Ladies that helps a lot, I must remember to read the destruction's next time ;)
  161. madchef

    august goal??

    Don't worry poogatch I am quite happy knowing that I have lost an inch but my tape measure was looser this morning so hopefully by my official weigh in on Tuesday I might have lost another half inch or so
  162. madchef

    Hi,just joined,need support please.

    Oh yes I relate to what you are talking about lot2lose, I used to have an appetite that put an Irish navvy to shame, no offence to them, but I would eat a dinner they would be proud of them go for seconds :eek: I know a lot o people, especially the members who on this Forum, don't believe in...
  163. madchef

    What do you do if you forget to take your tablet?

    Once or twice I have forgotten to take my blue pill before my meal, I have remembered it half way thro' once till after I had eaten, what do you do if you do that? Do you take it late or don't take it at all?
  164. madchef

    Our little girl cat!

    Awwwwhhh, she is lovely, I would like to say give her a tummy tickle from me but if my Fur-Baby finds out she will not be amused :D
  165. madchef

    First day.

    I was like you as I didn't know what was a reasonable target and this forum advised to take one small step at at a time so I set my goal for this month in inches, check out this post http://www.minimins.com/xenical/162666-august-goal.html it may help you.
  166. madchef

    Newcomer's Diary

    Swap your Scales for a tape measure, you will notice your progress so much more as non-one can adjust a tape measure, yep I know you can breathe in but if you do that every time you will get a correct measurement whereas Scales depend on what flooring they are on, unless you have a super duper...
  167. madchef

    Hello

    Hiya Caroline I only joined this forum a couple of weeks back and have found it a terrific help. A top tip with taking Xenical is to remember that it does not make any difference what fat you eat, whether it be good or bad Xenical treats it all the same. I know when I got really badly Tango'd...
  168. madchef

    [[::Kiiras Now-2011 Challenge::]]With lots of Motivation,Spirit,Dedication <3

    WOW what an inspiration you are, especially to me as I need to lose about another 10 stone and it is wonderful to see someone succeed, it gives me heart that I can. I know you will succeed with your new goal because of what you have done before, BTW you look terrific :D
  169. madchef

    Which diet are you doing?

    I was trying to do it on my own with calorie counting and watching my fats intake but I got stuck after a couple of stone so as the Doc saw I was trying he put me on Xenical. I have lost a terrific amount in measurements, about 5" overall. Weight, I am guessing as my official weigh in is on...
  170. madchef

    Stalling

    I couldn't agree with you more, let's imagine that you went to bed one night and woke up the following morning at your weight goal, in my case half my present weight, I would drop dead of shock and horror with the huge bags of skin etc; hanging down around my ankles
  171. madchef

    Skin and Body Care

    I find I am getting spots on my face but I think they are deep rooted blackheads and once they have cleared up so does the spot, then I get another one or two, can't seem to win.
  172. madchef

    Stalling

    Poogatch I think you are doing terrific and I wish you all the best because with your determination and commitment you deserve to win. I just have one question, what do you mean about losing 3lb overnight?
  173. madchef

    Skin and Body Care

    I am sure you all have your own skin care routine but I have found when on Xenical that my skin requires a bit more TLC, do you find the same? I now use my body scrubber more to get rid of dead skin and use a really good Body wash, Dove is at present is my favourite as my skin seems dryer than...
  174. madchef

    august goal??

    1 inch from waist so far but I am hoping that I can lose another inch before the end of the month
  175. madchef

    Starting tomorrow!

    Don't worry about the side effects you only get Tango'd if you are naughty and that is why Xenical works. If you feel a bit concerned with going out or to work just for your peace of mind, pop in your handbag a spare pair of pants and a pad, like a sanitary towel. You should not need them but be...
  176. madchef

    Kelly's Weight Loss Voyage

    Well done Kelly I am chuffed for you on your weight loss and really pleased to hear about your periods restarting as that shows the body is liking your new healthy life style, carry on with the good work.
  177. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Thanks Cheryl, and ladies IMO you really should measure yourself, scales can differ, my digital ones are terrible as depending what place you put them on the floor I can gain or lose a stone in a minute :eek: you can't argue with measurements and it is so thrilling to see an inch or even half a...
  178. madchef

    Starting tomorrow!

    KB is right, just obey the 5g fat rule and you will be OK, you only get Tango'd if you are naughty and lets face it there are side effects for being naughty on every diet, most of them means putting back on weight ;) Join me in my new hobby, reading food labels
  179. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Next Tuesday is my official weigh in and I am so excited as even my scales are showing about 19.5 stone but more important is the terrific measurement loss in 1 month :eek: July: Bust - 53.5 Waist - 48 Hips - 56.5 Aug : Bust - 52 Waist - 47 Hips - 53.5 :happy036: Boy am I a happy bunny...
  180. madchef

    Anyone a bit crafty?

    Here you go: YouTube - How to crochet: lesson 1 give it a try as it is easy once you get the knack, it is also relaxing and a cheap hobby to do, unlike quilting ;)
  181. madchef

    minx's fantastical shrinkage thread :D~~ <3

    Maybe you can make an appointment with a Nurse who can weigh you and then get a prescription for you Have you taken your measurements yet as they can boost your morals so much as, well with me anyway, I find that my measurements drop before the weight does, that's why I am being optimistic...
  182. madchef

    On Xenical Under Your Doctor?

    My doctor does the same as he says it keeps me on my toes knowing that he is going to weigh me before re-prescribing Xenical for me, I agree with him and I am really looking forward to my next weigh in next Tuesday as I know I have lost weight as I have lost an inch off my waist, yippee :D
  183. madchef

    Maybe a daft question but something I have been pondering :-)

    The answer is Yes! If you reduce your fat intake overall you will lose weight, with or without Xenical but it is amazing just how much fat there if hidden in every day food, like my lovely fresh Eggs from my Sister's chickens have to be restricted because they are lovely n large n brown n...
  184. madchef

    Bread?

    I totally agree, today was the first time I have had bread in a couple of weeks and boy did I miss the taste n texture of the Pitta Bread. I get a lovely wholemeal one from Aldi's and it is so cheap, and versatile.
  185. madchef

    New Girl Hear....

    Hiya Kirsty you will do well on Xenical as it really works, as long as you watch your calories and FAT content. A tip to remember is that Xenical does not make any difference between good or bad fat so when a label reads, for example, 5g fat including 3g unsaturated fat, it is the 5g that you...
  186. madchef

    start and finish with same letter

    superfragilisticexpialidocious :D
  187. madchef

    Kelly's Weight Loss Voyage

    Well done on your loss you are doing so well, I find there is always a good loss at the beginning and then it slows down, that is norm but remember to measure your waist that will tell you how well you are really doing.
  188. madchef

    start and finish with same letter

    sleepness
  189. madchef

    Just 8 stones to go

    WE, collectively are so lucky cos if you really want to lose weight on a fat free calorie controlled diet ALL of the major manufacturers and supermarkets are there to help you. You just have to adopt a new hobby, like mine, boring but necessary. Before I put anything in my shopping trolley I...
  190. madchef

    my xenical journey , 4 weeks in

    Yes it is, it's a matter of re-education yourself as to what your body needs to be healthy but not overweight, oh dear back to school days ;)
  191. madchef

    With a lot of trepidation I want to join WeMITTS

    I think I am now now in the 19 stone something, according to my Sister's n my scales but I won't have my official weigh in till a week on Tuesday at the Doc's, I think he will be pleased as I have now lost another inch of my waist and that is a measurement that he really takes notice of.
  192. madchef

    start and finish with same letter

    yellowy
  193. madchef

    my xenical journey , 4 weeks in

    My attitude is that I intend to make this the last time I have to go on a diet to lose weight so I am really trying to develop a healthy eating habit to last me for however long I am about BUT I have no intention of being miserable with it so I am going to continue to have my wine, although...
  194. madchef

    Xenical and slim fast.....

    I love Lidl's n Aldi's low fat yogurt, and I love there prices as well ;) BTW you don't need a home yogurt system for making your own yummy ones just a thermos flask! http://www.minimins.com/recipes/163174-home-made-healthy-yogurt.html
  195. madchef

    What an interesting fortnight!

    Rule out wine never :eek: I intend that this will be my last diet ever so I intend to change the way I eat completely so the weight stays off but I will not change my life so much that I would be miserable and a weekend without a relaxing bottle of wine or three is definitely not on.
  196. madchef

    my xenical journey , 4 weeks in

    Did you ever think you would be discussing how you bot works with complete strangers :giggle: Don't worry about the pills working they do believe me but for a dessertspoonful of cream I don't think there would be enough fat to really do much harm but don't take that as bible ;)
  197. madchef

    Going really well

    Well done it's great isn't it when you see all your hard work paying off, keep it up.
  198. madchef

    YOGHURTS!

    Have you got a Lidl's or Aldi's near you as they do a really good range of yogurts at terrific prices, I haven't got one in at present as I make my own but I know the large sizes are only about 45p each.
  199. madchef

    Newcomer's Diary

    On her scales it looks as tho I have lost another 3lbs :D but the one I am looking forward to is my Doc's one which is a week on Tuesday. I am positive that it is going to be good as I have lost a full inch off my waist
  200. madchef

    Xenical and slim fast.....

    Sounds a great idea to me and it something you can have on a regular bases without the cost of Shakes. I love Yogurt smoothies, I make my own yogurt and put whatever Fruit has been a good buy and fresh, Mango is one on my favourites :D
  201. madchef

    Xenical and slim fast.....

    This is my opinion, and mine only, there has to be at time when you say enough is enough and I am going to lose weight and KEEP it off. Now to me that means a complete change of eating, like today I went to my Sister's and she offered me a sandwich so I had chicken on white bread, not my...
  202. madchef

    2nd weigh in

    Low fat doesn't necessarily mean low calories, you do have to watch your calorie intake as well and as much as I love my Wine I am now restricting it to the weekend only, not that the calories seem to bother my weight, never has, it's just my will power goes and I start snacking :sigh:
  203. madchef

    has anyone found......

    It's quite normal IMO lets face it if you are doing it right your entire dietary intake is different. I have an unsweetened Muesli with added fresh fruit and home made yogurt for breakfast after trying a number of things and I seem to back to nigh on normal, unless I get Tango'd for being a...
  204. madchef

    On Xenical Under Your Doctor?

    I am sorry but I don't think your Doctor is nice I think he is being far too dramatic, a gastric band at your weight is not only ridiculous but so dangerous. You are far too young and far to light in weight :eek: According to the BMI index you are just class 11 obese where as I am way over the...
  205. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Well my waist measurement seems to be at 47", as long as I measure it in the morning ;) I weighed myself at my Sister's yesterday and she said I have lost at least another 3 lbs which is great but I won't enter my weight in my ticker until I have a my official weigh in at the Doc's as that is...
  206. madchef

    my xenical journey , 4 weeks in

    Your weight loss is terrific, well done and your chix dish sounds so yummy :)
  207. madchef

    start and finish with same letter

    strawberries
  208. madchef

    Newbie...Started Xenical Today

    Good luck on your journey with a positive attitude and determination you CAN do it.
  209. madchef

    Week 2 weigh in....

    Well done that is a super weight loss, you must be right chuffed :)
  210. madchef

    Newcomer's Diary

    I had been trying to lose weight for a while and had slowly last weight but my measurements were giving some really good results so when I went on Xenical it was just kick up the b** that my body needed and it fell off. I don't now how I am doing just now as my scales are useless but I am going...
  211. madchef

    start and finish with same letter

    Alfalfa
  212. madchef

    Hello, I'm new and taking xenical.

    Good luck on your journey, well at least you have had a gentle visit of the Tango man :) My new hobby is label reading for fat content and I am amazed just where some fat hides, do remember that Xenical does not know the difference whether it's good or bad fat, it deals with them all the same...
  213. madchef

    Hi i'm new!

    As I am in this for the long term I take it without any gaps, it's a matter of your choice and determination even when you get down to your ideal weight you will still be going to parties etc; so it's a matter of learning how to deal with them IMO.
  214. madchef

    Hi i'm new!

    Hiya Vic, welcome aboard the fat loss train, I am pleased to hear you doing so well. Like you I am no particular diet other than lower fat and watching my calories. I have a bit of a visit from the Tango man this morning but I thought I might as I used up a rice n veg meal from the freezer...
  215. madchef

    start and finish with same letter

    widow
  216. madchef

    Newcomer's Diary

    Good luck on your journey, you are lucky to be able to do exercise, unfortunately I can't due to an arthritic knee, but I am losing weight and that is a good thing as I have been promised an Op on my knee and the Doc said every pound I lose will help. I keep a record of my measurements as...
  217. madchef

    start and finish with same letter

    gargling
  218. madchef

    I have been on Xenical 2 weeks today !! Not happy..

    Good for you, yes it does become a habit, a good one. Where I am lucky is that I live on my own so I can stock my larder n fridge with "good" food so if I do have a snack crave hopefully I don't do too much harm.
  219. madchef

    start and finish with same letter

    pimp
  220. madchef

    I have been on Xenical 2 weeks today !! Not happy..

    I am lucky, I think, cos I have never found the calories in wine does anything to my weight, my liver might disagree, but I do find that if I overindulge my will power goes so late night snacking can be the danger. As I live n my own at least what I snack on is mainly low fat/low calorie but...
  221. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Not doing too well today, feeling very bloated, lots of windy-pops and my waist measurement is back up to 48" :cry:I feel a bit bunged up so I think I will get some fruit tomorrow and see if that will help.
  222. madchef

    holiday dont know what to do help

    Excuse my ignorance but what is "re-feed" and why?
  223. madchef

    august goal??

    You jest :eek: I have never been the sporty type and I have no intention of starting now not even to see the lovely views, I'll go up on the Victorian Mountain railway instead ;)
  224. madchef

    holiday dont know what to do help

    This is very much my own personal view but I have decided to make this my last diet ever and I intend to get down to my weight and stay there. The only way I can think of doing that is to completely change my way of eating. At present I am on Xenical but of course I can't stay on that for life...
  225. madchef

    Home Made healthy Yogurt

    I wonder if any of have thought of making your own yogurt, it is so easy and you can make it how you prefer, either sweet or savory, this is how I do mine 1 litre plus capacity Thermos Flask or Food Flask, I bought this one: Style Works Food Flask 1ltr | Flasks | Plastic Food Storage from...
  226. madchef

    Newbie from Norfolk :)

    Welcome and hello Lauren, you are bound to do well with Poog doing it with you as at least the fridge and larder will have all the right things stocked up, hopefully.
  227. madchef

    I have been on Xenical 2 weeks today !! Not happy..

    Claire what you have posted is so true, Xenical is not a diet pill it is a pill to reduce the amount of fat retained by the body. I don't really think of myself as on a diet rather than a complete change of eating habits that I hopefully will keep with me for the rest of my natural....... I...
  228. madchef

    When do you really notice?

    I have noticed with my Bras! First I had to use a tighter hook and now I am down a full size, from a 50 to a 48. My waistbands are looser on my trousers and I have given up wearing a couple of my baggy tops as they fall of the shoulder. Sizes, I was in size 28 and am getting more comfortable in...
  229. madchef

    Weekly weigh ins

    Well done Nicki you are an inspiration to us all.
  230. madchef

    minx's fantastical shrinkage thread :D~~ <3

    Mine too, any loss is a good loss.
  231. madchef

    Is it me or are white pita breads healthier than wholemeal?

    I have for quite a number of years only eaten wholemeal bread etc; and I love my new found wholemeal Pitta bread, so much more texture and flavour than the white. The only thing I can 't take to is wholemeal pasta, don't know why, there's no accounting for taste ;) I think something to...
  232. madchef

    august goal??

    Now retired to Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales, beautiful spot, the view from my Flat are stunning, one side I have the local Nature Reserve, The Dingle, Nant-y-Pandy, which Muffin loves playing in And from the other side I have a stunning view to Snowdonia
  233. madchef

    You are all going to have a really good laugh at my expense but.........

    Thank you all so much I really enjoyed my Dinner last night, a nice crispy salad with vine tomatoes, a wholemeal Pitta bread stuffed with Aldi's Tikka flavour Sliced chicken breast, only 225 calories n 3.6 g fat, topped with a delicious Tomato n Mint Relish, also from Aldi's, really yummy and...
  234. madchef

    Kelly's Weight Loss Voyage

    I had to smile at your swimming mishap but also admire you for going, I haven't summoned up the courage to give it a go yet and I have a free pass :sigh: Maybe further down the road, well possibly, or not, heehee. I know what you mean about scale hopping so I don't, mine are digital anyway so...
  235. madchef

    august goal??

    Couldn't agree with you more, my Digital Scales can alter my weight by a Stone every time I step on them, so I don't now.
  236. madchef

    Just 8 stones to go

    Yes tomorrow is another day, and you resisted to the extent you cut down your portion, that is definitely a plus, let's face it we are all doing one step at a time per day"
  237. madchef

    another newbie jumps on board!

    Well done there is nothing better in this world than to get you life and well being in order for your children, they will bless you forever for being there happy n healthy n hopefully a healthy weight that they can copy.
  238. madchef

    dam you Debenhams!!!!

    Awww and it is so pretty, nice enough to buy and just look at as I don't think I would ever get in that type of dress again :sigh:
  239. madchef

    Newbie *waves*

    Ditto I have been enviously looking at your pics since I joined and it has given me heart as I have to halve my weight or nigh on, over 9 stone and it seems such a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnng journey but I am so determined as this is going to be my last time.
  240. madchef

    You are all going to have a really good laugh at my expense but.........

    I was a professional Chef for nearly 30 years but I have never ever eaten or prepared a Pitta bread and I haven't a clue as to how you split them :cry: I bought a packet of really nice ones from Aldi's yesterday and tried to stuff it with Salad, Tikka sliced Chix Breast with Teriyaki sauce and...
  241. madchef

    My lovely trusting companion Muffin

    This is my Fur-baby Muffin, short for Ragamuffin cos she is ;) , she will be 10 in September and is a lively little rascal even tho' she is blind with cataracts. I was lucky enough to find her in a Rescue home in Glasgow where her and her siblings and been dumped in a cardboard box on a street...
  242. madchef

    anyone know of any good supplements or diet pills or slimming that are good?

    I am inclined to agree with you but my biggest problem when I tried to lose weight was the size of my appetite it was HUGE I tried all the normal tricks like drinking water before meals etc, then my Sis was advised by the Chemotherapy nurse, when she was being treated with Breast cancer, to take...
  243. madchef

    2nd attempt

    I do wish you all the best as this is my second time on Xenical, the first time I lost 6 stone but life gave me a hard time and then I moved and then I did a bit Oopsy off the weight control so I was back to where I started last year. After losing 1.3 stone by getting my enormous appetite under...
  244. madchef

    Just 8 stones to go

    Yep the little blue pill really does help to keep you on the track, sometimes, I had a naughty night last night, not lots of fat just eat too many things from my fridge :cry: I know what you meant about thinking about food all the time, haven't quite got to your level yet but nearly, I hope.
  245. madchef

    Kelly's Weight Loss Voyage

    Fabulous start you deserve a medal, I do hope you continue with your success cos as you say there is nothing like a medical reasons to top up your determination.
  246. madchef

    august goal??

    Hiya poogatch, what is the meaning of your name? ;) Could you change my mini-goal cos I have already lost an inch I have changed it to two inches this month, may regret it but..........
  247. madchef

    start and finish with same letter

    Pulp
  248. madchef

    Madchef's Diary

    Well today started off well as I had to dig out one of my old bras cos the ones I was wearing were annoying me being so loose n baggy so now I am down to to 48 from a 50 but tonight being Friday I had to treat myself to a bottle of wine or so, That meant I had to raid the fridge, luckily it was...
  249. madchef

    Oh dear another side affect :-(

    Repetition for emphasis, I find the measurement loss is far quicker to show that weight, or maybe it's my dodgy bathroom scales :D
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