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How is everyone doing today? I've just set reminders on my phone to stop me forgetting to take my Xen - they can't work if I don't take them!

That's funny! I think I know how they work..... They make the wearer so unattractive to the opposite sex that they end up alone and therefore able to fart at home without upsetting anyone else :D

Great to see everyone's results and motivation! Thanks for the replies. Just though I'd update a bit: I've seen another doctor who was really shocked at what I was told. He's raised an internal complaint to make sure it isn't repeated. There was some question about me getting more as I have an...

I forgot all about this challenge :( I have lost 6lbs in total so far though. Starting back on my Xen today after a few weeks off due to an incompetent doctor and a gall bladder issue. But I've seen a new doc and I'm ready to start again fresh :)

I'd like to join in too! Put me down for 14lbs :D

I asked her to clarify it and she confirmed that I'd eventually be taking 9 pills in a day. I was shocked about it but she seemed sure. I'm seeing her in the morning but I'm only going to stick to one tablet with my meals. Seems crazy otherwise! Thanks for your replies :)

My doctor said to take one pill 3 times a day and on the 4th day start taking two pills 3 times a day and on the 8th day I can take 3 with every meal if I want to. But she didn't give me enough to do this. There is enough tablets to take one 3 times as is printed on the label. I was just...

Oh No! They don't fit :( I hadn't checked them yet. I'm only a week in with the Xen and haven't wanted to add anything like this into my diet yet. I was quite excited when I saw them mentioned as I love the Velvet. Never mind!

My local poundland had the multipack of velvet crunches for a pound :) They are yummy!

So my mission for the est of the week is cutting my carbs. I'm staying within my fat rules but eating so much bread, pasta and rice it's not good! I had a sneak at the scales and seemed to have gained a pound so I'm on a self imposed scales ban until Monday for my next WI. I have a feeling...

My first weigh in and all I can say is: :happy036: I've lost 2.6 lbs since saturday. I couldn't be happier! I can't wait to see next weeks result :D I need to remember this feeling everytime I am tempted by chocolate or biscuits!! Good luck to every one else this week xx

Oh ok! I read that the baby was still feeding every couple of hours and assumed you were breast feeding sorry hun! I have found some great workouts on youtube. I'm currently doing a 'walking workout' one. It's not too complicated and you don't need too much space to do it in. You could pop the...

Day 2 and things have gone well! B - Cereal L - slimfast D- plain pasta with mushrooms and mixed veg. and 2 doughballs without the garlic dip lol. Snacks - one slice of bread. Very heavy on the carbs but I'm getting to grips with the fat stuff first :) What has surprised me is just how much...

Are you breastfeeding the baby? I was advised not to feed and take Xenical as they've not determined if it crosses through the milk. Also, how old is the baby? Don't rush into loosing weight too soon after giving birth.

So day one is over ! I'm not sure about it really. I am fully expecting the dreaded effects for tomorrow. I have done lots of exercise so that is a plus. B- slimfast shake. L- slimfast shake. D- Vegetable Rogan Josh, rice and naan bread. Snacks- Marmite sandwich, banana chocolate biscuit...

How's everyone doing? I'm going to weigh in on Monday but I don't think I will have lost anything. I've had a terrible week :(

:D Thanks girls :D So this morning is my first day. The kids spent the night with nanny so it's just me in the house. Normally, I'd go and buy croissants and a newspaper and sit in peace but I'm actually keen to do a workout without them hassling me for once! I'm going to get the bus halfway...

Hi all :) I am starting a diary here as I start Xenical in the morning and I'd like a place to keep track of all things related to my Quest to be fit by 30! In October I will turn 30 and I am determined to be fitter, healthier and happier for my thirties. I want to enjoy myself and my kids...

I'm in! I need to start on Slimfast fully instead of dabbling :) Shellystar x x - 14lbs to loose | 0lbs lost CathyChicka - 9lbs to loose | 0lbs lost fit-by-30 - 10lbs to loose | 0lbs lost

My cat is called Bob too! I've bee doing slimfast weekdays only for 3 weeks and have lost 7lbs :) Considering how bad I've been on a sunday at my mums I'm happy with that! I'm trying harder for a little while now to see just how much I can loose when I'm good all week.

I'll Join you Angelic - I want to lose 40 lb by October 22nd as I'll be turning 30 and I am determined to be slim! I'm starting Weight watchers today - Are you following a plan?

Hey Letty - hows the walking going? I am just about to start adding more into my day with at least an hour on the school run. I used to walk at least 6 miles a day and I found it was great for my attitude too. It really helped me keep my head clear and positive. Have you kept it up?

28/12/10 185 +2lbs :( Not a happy bunny but that was over 4 weeks with a back injury so it could have been a lot lot worse....

Hi guys :) I'm in - I'd like to lose 8lbs. Shall we start a copy and paste thread with peoples pledges and actual loss?

Ok, I'll admit from the start that I know nothing about the Atkins diet apart from the well know points ie - lots of meat and no carbs. But I don't even know if this is true! So I have a few questions, but the main one being, as a vegetarian, will I be able to do the Atkins diet at all? :confused:

I'm a weekend eater too! I made my WI day Monday in the hope that I'd not spoil a good week with a lousy weekend. Now I have a sneek at te scales on Saturday morning. If I'm UP then I have 2 more days to correct that for Monday. If I'm down then I'll no want to undo that hard work with a silly...

Aww hun - I hate days like these:( The weather doesn't help either does it? Try and remember why you're doing this and how great it feels on weigh day when you've lost weight. Have you got enough to keep you busy today?

8 - 11 - 10 + 0.7lb I know it's not much but I am not a happy bunny today :(

I can't believe it's the 8th already and I'm so far behind - serious kick up the bum needed! Someone shout at me lol! Miss Mango: 6 hours - 0 done Bunny_hops: 10 hours 0 done Yumymumywanabe: 6 hours - 1hr done fit-by-30: 6 hours - 0 done - 30 mins done Twin mummy : 6 hours - 1 hour 40 min...

good luck :) I had the same problem as you and change my weigh in day to a monday as I keep this is mind when I want to pig out a bit at the weekend. Thursday is also a hard day for me as I go to my mums and she bakes.... so sometimes I have a mid week peek a th scales to spur me on! Try and...

welcome - hope you find the site helpful!

Good luck. This is the kind of healthy approach to food that I am aiming for also. I think ultimately, it should be about changing bad habits, learning about what you need and heaving a better attitude which should make for a 'lifestyle' change and not a diet. I am hoping that will make it...

I'm another evening grazer too. :( I'm always picking at whatevers in the house. I've not bought biscuits or rubbish for so long but I'll always find something to eat - I can't stop food shopping altogether! I've started doing something crafty in the evenings to keep me occupied. Everyones...

Hi everyone! Hope you're all on track for targets this month! Just wanted to ask - I weighed in on the 1st November with a 1.5 lb loss - does this count towards my november target do you think? Everyones done so well - it's spurring me on now!

My local chip shop do half portions of chip apparently - my niece told me :) Have to admit it's made me crave them all the more but it's been months since I had chips so I'm not willing to break this roll lol

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I have a question actually - today is my weigh in day. Do I add that to my loss for this challenge or not? Technically, the weight was lost this past week which was October..... What do you think?

1 - 11- 10 - 1.5 lbs. A bit dissapointing because this is my second week and last week I lost 5 lb but I know it's because I wobbled and ate some rubbish :(

Day one people! We can do it!! How are we all doing so far?? I've had my weetabix and avoided the junk which has been hard as I'm tired after 4 hours sleep. I also have a poorly baby here who just wants cuddles so not much activity going on and I'm wishing I had some biscuits to munch on...

Hi - I'm still new here so we can all learn together :) There is no way I'd survive one day on Atkins so I know what you mean. CC just seems like the healthiest way to go for me. I think it will teach me to make good choices by understanding just what is in the food. Good luck x

No - I don't think we've ever had something we didn't like from ours. Being vegetarian, I make a lot of soups and stews in ours. Sometimes I get stuck doing a lot of tomato based dishes and I try and do curries instead.

I love this site for recipes: A Year of Slow Cooking t's got loads of different ones on there :)

Hi there, walking is a great way to start exercising. You could start at a normal pace but try and do a few minutes fast walking to up your heart rate maybe? Keep interchanging it maybe?

Kes - you look amazing :D A real inspiration. and hope you feel better soon welshcake - you've lost loads too! I was reaching for the biscuits this morning - before I'd eve had my Breakfast tut tut - but I thougt about the challenges I've joined (also doing the xmas one) I'm feeling really...

I love my slow cooker - used it 3 times this week already! I got a £7 asda one and its fantastic. We had veggie sausage casserole last night and I've done veggie soup and also a thick veggie stew to go with couscous. this site has some amazing recipes: A Year of Slow Cooking It's very...

Get it dusted off and join one of the challenges on here! Mine was unloved for about 6 months until recently - now I am hooked again :) And Just dance 2 is great fun. Biggest loser has been really helpful too.

I've been interested in the idea of hypnotherapy for a while now and was wondering if anyone has done this? Do you think it's worth the money? All thoughts - for or against - are welcome :)

I'm in! I'm hoping this will keep me on track for my Christmas target :) I'll putting myself in for 7 lbs :) Precious - 7lbs netgekko - 6lbs kayla6002 - 8lbs SammyE - 12lbs Beekeeper - 7lbs JoanneM - 14lbs GalwayMum -15lbs (or more!) Ladyrose - 7lbs blue butterfly - 14lbs busybee9015 -...

:D Can't wait to get to that feeling! Congratulations xx

I just wanted to say that they are in the wrong - certainly not you! They have seen you now - without knowing the amazing work you've done so far! They saw you for a few seconds and know nothing about you. They have no right to judge and obviously are sad, immature people. Try not to let it...

well done! You'll make the rest no problem now! Just remember this feeling whenever you fancy eating something unhealthy - that moment of pleasure from some chocolate or something won't measure up to how you are feeling now! I can't wait to get to that 1st stone feeling - I was ridiculously...

Good luck hun - I am the same as you - as soon as I feel like I'm on a diet, I start trying to find ways to cheat and reasons to treat myself. Thinking of it as eating 'right' or healthy has made a huge difference to my mindset this time around. :)

Welcome Tubz - I've just started here too and it's a great place. Good luck - and enjoy your meal out tomorrow :)

Just wondering if anyone has any good websites that put them off food if they are feeling hungry? Or something inspirational? I found this website and all the food makes me feel a bit sick actually.... This Is Why You're Fat | Where dreams become heart attacks. Anyone have any others?

Miss Mango: 6 hours - 0 done Bunny_hops: 10 hours 0 done Yumymumywanabe: 6 hours - 0 done fit-by-30: 6 hours - 0 done

I'm in! I've just got Just dance 2 so still in the honeymoon period lol :D I think I am going to start with 6 hours too. If I go over - I'll add some cash to my reward pot :D

5 lb in my first week :D This is feeling do-able now! sammyE : 27.2lbs lost - 15.8lbs to go QueenOfTheDamned : 28.5lbs lost - 71.5lbs to go!! Seasons : 6lbs lost - 29lbs to go Kes : 39.5lbs:- 16lbs lost - 23.5lbs to go (140lbs goal) Ria : 17lb lost - 10lbs to go till 12 stone! Precious : 12lbs...

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True about the tattoo - my sister now has a giant lizard on her tummy as opposed to the cute gecko she did have....... My poor boobs already have gravity issues after feeding my son for a year - dread to think how they'll be once this weights gone. Still, I guess I could have surgery - that...

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I'm far too scared to get a tattoo but I like how it would be so personal to you. It'll be a lovely reminder for you :D

I'm not all that keen to be honest but a couple of years ago I really started liking the gym after initially not feeling the love! Have you thought about a class? Something gentle like yoga to start with? I am in Hove and there are alot around here! I'm going to start going swimming once a...

I don't think it will as money is quite tight so I'd actually miss it more if I had to put double in. I guess I could have a reward jar and a 'fine' jar - the reward jar I could have when I reach 10lb goals and the fine jar would have to wait until I get to my overall goal ? Sorry, I should...

Wow white tulip - that's an amazing loss! I hope if I ever gain anything I'll feel that determined to lose it all again - plus extra :D

I've decided I'm going to put £1 in a pot for every lb in weight I loose and if I put on weight have to double the lbs for £'s..... does that make sense? I'm confusing myself! 1lb added equals £2 added to the pot. :)

Chocolate Orange spread - you are officially DUMPED!!! I will not be eating you from the jar tonight - you'll only leave my taste buds and shack up with my hips like you always do :D

I'd love to join in - 1 stone by Christmas seems a healthy starting point for me! sammyE : 27.2lbs lost - 15.8lbs to go QueenOfTheDamned : 28.5lbs lost - 71.5lbs to go!! Seasons : 6lbs lost - 29lbs to go Kes : 39.5lbs:- 16lbs lost - 23.5lbs to go (140lbs goal) Ria : 17lb lost - 10lbs to go till...

Wow - you look fantastic!:D

Wow Sammy - amazing pictures! Well done!

Wow - you've made amazing progress!!! Well done! Of course you'll get there - you've come this far already. I've only just found this site but it's amazing stories like yours that are making me feel so positive about making this changes - you're an inspiration :D

I've got Just Dance 2! Saw it in Tesco and couldn't resist. pent ages playing with my daughter who is 9 - we've had great fun laughing at my 1 year old joining in too! It's not going to feel like much of a challenge if we all get to have so much fun together! I can't wait to start now :)

I'd like to join the November challenge :) Might have to pop out and get the just dance 2 now.... :)

I have never done any jogging but would love to start - I have secured a babysitter for one evening a week and would love to start. Anyone out there jog and fancy teaching me the basics? It would be great if we could go along the seafront near hove lawns :)

Thanks bunny hops - I'll get a ticker sorted! I'd already found my fitness pal and It's been useful to track my food for a couple of days - can't hide behind a 'couple' of biscuits when It's quite clearly been 6!

Another Newbie here.... I'm giving myself one year to get fit and healthy and loose about 30 lbs before I turn 30! Currently I am 189.4 lbs and have gotten this big purely by being greedy, eating totally the wrong foods and not doing any dedicated exercise. After catching site of myself in a...