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  1. Lou86

    ellies dukan diary the next step Cruise

    Mine love celleriac, turnip, parsnip, carrot well actually any root veg! x
  2. Lou86

    Sweeteners??

    Hi hun, I just find that normal sweeteners taste odd, just my sensitive taste buds lol! These Truvia things are made from plant extract I believe so don't taste quite 'chemically' x
  3. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    Oh I'm glad I'm not the only one I will put the left over yogs in my sons pack lunch I think!! x Trudyc is Gin & Slim line an 'ok' alternative if I get desperate?! lol x
  4. Lou86

    Sweeteners??

    I shall continue using it then unless I find no loss. I just find it a little less tangy on the aftertaste. Thank you x
  5. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    Hi CG, I wish I could get rid if the temptation but I don't think I would have too many customers left lol. Hi Elisheba, I am on the Cruise now & really enjoying the veg every other day! I made cottage pie using fillet steak that I minced & added with some onion then topped it with mashed...
  6. Lou86

    ellies dukan diary the next step Cruise

    Arghh bad times :( Ellie. I am also wishing it would freeze hard as I don't apreciate the state of my horses when I turn them out in this weather! x
  7. Lou86

    Sweeteners??

    Hi All I'm not keen on sweeteners but I have started using Truvia does anyone know if that is ok or not?? Thanks xx
  8. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    I'm looking forward to that! I've got a while to go yet though lol x
  9. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    I will not be steping on the scales until next week on my set weigh day. definatly going to move on. I am really stuggling with the no drinking. I enjoy a glass of wine in the evening, but hey ho I will get over it.
  10. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    Well it's day 4 on the Cruise & I fell off the wagon last night and had a few glasses of red wine!! Gutted, I have been so good. The pitfalls of owning a pub! Has anyone else succumbed to a glass or three of wine, if so what was the outcome?? xx
  11. Lou86

    Oatbran - How do you eat yours??

    mmmm that sounds nice I love smoked Salmon, I dont like quark though so could I swap it for extra light cream cheese? x
  12. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    Well I have just weighed in after 7 days on attack & I have lost 9 pounds :eek:. I am soooooo pleased I just hope I can keep it up! xx:p
  13. Lou86

    Oatbran - How do you eat yours??

    Im definatly going to try the muffins, poridge & bread. I'm really missing sandwiches at the moment so I think I will have a dukan sarnie this afternoon. Thanks for all your sugestions xxxx
  14. Lou86

    Oatbran - How do you eat yours??

    Thank you I will give it a try x
  15. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    I'm really looking forward to some salad tomorrow Supertonic wow you have lost alot too well done, how have you found it?
  16. Lou86

    Oatbran - How do you eat yours??

    Hi all I was wondering if you could give me some tips on how to include the oatbran into my diet. Preferably really quick ways. As I havn't used it before. Thank you xx
  17. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    I'm on day 7 now I will start on the veg tomorrow then I don't fancy being bunged up! he he. Well done to both of you by the way you have done amazingly I really hope I can do as well as you both x
  18. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    Hi Alexandria Well done you for sticking to it. How did you do on the attack phase? x
  19. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    Hi Elle I didn't but I am following the diet using the Dukan book & it says on the intro page for the attack page that with 40lb + to lose the first phase should be followed between 7-10 days. So I decided to do it for the max 10 days. I will go onto the website & check there. Will afect my...
  20. Lou86

    Sara's Dukan Diary: Stage 2 Cruise

    Hi Sara I need to change that I hadn't seen it. I did weight watchers in2010 & lost alot of weight but put it back on (plus more) & have decided to give The Dukan a go! good luck x
  21. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    Hi all thank you for the support It's going well (so far!) Shanny I am doing 10 days on the attack as I have quite a bit of weight to shift (about 4 stone!!!) to get down to my BMI. TrudyC well done on the cooking. It will be nice to here how you all get on please keep me posted. x
  22. Lou86

    Sara's Dukan Diary: Stage 2 Cruise

    Hi Sara I also started a few days ago & weigh a very simular weight (13st 5lb) I will keep an eye on your updates it will be interesting to see the comparason. Good Luck! x
  23. Lou86

    Attack Trying AGAIN! This time I am going to do it

    Ok, so I have been a yoyo dieter for years although I was always slim as a child, I started to pile on the pounds at about 16. My last attempt at dieting was late 2010 - early 2011, I lost quite allot of weight but started to plateau & lost interest this was on ww pro points. I have since put...
  24. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Thank you Natalia. Wowee you have done amazingly, you are going to breeze throught the last 27lb & look amazing for your wedding ;) xx
  25. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Good luck for wednesday Nicola. Let us know how you get on xx :p
  26. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Thanks hun, How did you get on? xx
  27. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Ahh thanks yummy mummy that would be nice! Well done keep up the good work silver seven here you come :p xx
  28. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Yay 3lb this week which means I have reached my 10% (20 1/2lb down) Soooo happy :p xx
  29. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Thanks Nichola it sure is a good motivation, although my dress is getting far to big for me now. I tried it on with my vale & tiara that I brought last week & it fell strait down again! How is your journy going? xx
  30. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Good luck for Wednesday let me know how you get on. I will keep you posted :fingerscrossed: for tomorrow! x
  31. Lou86

    Katy's Weightloss Journey!

    Hi sweetie pie I'm so sorry to hear about your loss :( I hope your OK Well done on the weightloss again you are doing fantastic, but thats because you are fantastic xxx
  32. Lou86

    What is ketosis?

    Clever lass I knew it was somthing to do with carbs! :o xx
  33. Lou86

    I want a takeaway! help :(

    Hi hun it doesn't list thin crust (not sure why I would have thought it was a healthier option!) I normally have a cheeky dominos on a monday with thin crust I count it as full points but I'm pretty sure it would be less. Sorry I can't be of more help :o xx
  34. Lou86

    What is ketosis?

    I belive Ketosis is the stage in a low or no carb diet where your body has compleatly used up your carbohydrates & begins to eat stored fat. Don't quote me on that one but I think thats what it is.
  35. Lou86

    I want a takeaway! help :(

    Domino's Starters & Sides BBQ Dip = 1 BBQ Ribs = 3 Chicken Kickers = 10 Chicken Stripers = 12 Chicken Wings Lightly Spiced = 12 Coleslaw = 5 Garlic & Herb Dip = 6 Honey Mustard Dip = 4 Potato Wedges = 4 Sweet Chilli Dip = 2 Medium Regular Crust (per slice) American Hot or Big Smokey = 5...
  36. Lou86

    I want a takeaway! help :(

    Pizza Hut Dominos Pizza Express Thats it for pizza places. Let me know if you wan't any specifics on those xx
  37. Lou86

    How many PP should i be on?

    No probs luv good luck:)! xx
  38. Lou86

    How many PP should i be on?

    Me & my mum started at the same time we are both on 29pp a day she is about the same age as you & started at 11st 5lb she is 5ft.4inch, I am shorter at 5.2 & start weight was 12st 5.5lb. So I would imagine you would also be on 29pp (daily) & 49pp (weekly) Hope that helps!
  39. Lou86

    I want a takeaway! help :(

    Its not in the book but to give you an idea a medium slice of cheese & tom average between 4-8pp per (slice) For Garlic bread its between 4-10pp. Sorry its a bit vague but it does seem to depend on where you get it from. Enjoy anyway xx
  40. Lou86

    I want a takeaway! help :(

    Are you ordering in? If so where from?
  41. Lou86

    Help!!! Points in Asfa boil in the bag long grain rice

    Hi hun not sure if it helps, but the ww shopping guide says 125g ASDA long grain rice is 5pp. Double check that the nutritional values on the pack aren't for a different weight maybe :confused: ??
  42. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Thanks yummy Mummy how are you doing? xx
  43. Lou86

    Please help me

    Hi I was a vegetarian for about 10 years & my sister still is, it can be a healthy diet as you are cutting out lots of sat fats from red meats. However you will wan't carbs to replace these so it might not be a good idea doing both. You are probably best opting for less fatty meats like...
  44. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Yay 2.5lb this week V. happy :p xx
  45. Lou86

    What happens at a first meeting?

    Hi Ladies I hope this helps, In your first meeting you will be weighed You will recieve your folders including a pocket guide to propoints values in most basic foods, a wheel that will help you to work out pro points using nutritional values. Your leader will explain your plan to you...
  46. Lou86

    Getting married in August 2011 and need to feel confident and proud of myself!

    2.5lb this week for me well chuffed. Still 2st to go to goal though! x
  47. Lou86

    Katy's Weightloss Journey!

    Yay well done mate I knew you would lose ;) Hope your feeling better have you got your results yet?
  48. Lou86

    Katy's Weightloss Journey!

    Ahhh sweetie pie you are going through lot's at the moment I really feel for you hun. Make sure that Fiancee of yours is looking after you get plently of rest. And hopefully things will go well on Fri xx
  49. Lou86

    Katy's Weightloss Journey!

    Even if you have put weight on you can start a fresh next week. I hope everything goes OK with your tests. Let us know sweet. We are all here for you xx
  50. Lou86

    Recovering Chocoholic

    I'm glad I'm not the only one! My cravings got so bad I ended up eating a huge slab of chocolate tart a couple of days ago :( I had been so good before that it made me feel horrible.
  51. Lou86

    Hey..

    Good Luck Honey B Keep us posted xx
  52. Lou86

    Katy's Weightloss Journey!

    Hi hun hope your OK??? You will be fine you just need to get back on track again. Your health is more important hope everything is ok & it isn't too serious. Big Hugs xx :hug99:
  53. Lou86

    Worried about my weign in Tomorrow!

    See! Well done hun ;) Right no stepping on your own scales this week! xx
  54. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Thanks yummy mummy was a little gutted, as I had been sooooo good last week. Ahh well can't complain atleast it's not a gain!!:rolleyes:
  55. Lou86

    Only lost 1lb :(

    Together we can stay up beat at least we both lost instead of gained :o Good luck for next week hun let me know how you do x
  56. Lou86

    ProPoints Week 1 weigh in

    Well done great start :p x
  57. Lou86

    Only lost 1lb :(

    I'm the same I only lost 1lb this week I didn't go over my daily 29pp & I didn't even dig into my weekly 49pp Gutted:(! I'm putting down to TOTM & hoping it will even its self out next week. x
  58. Lou86

    Worried about my weign in Tomorrow!

    Good I'm glad your going to stick at it. I don't always eat all of my weekly 49 althogh it hasn't made a massive difference on the weeks that I have/haven't had them. You can split your 49 throught the week or have them all in one hit along side your daily 29. Thats right you can use your...
  59. Lou86

    Worried about my weign in Tomorrow!

    Hi sweet don't be so negitive I lost on the old plan a few years ago, but I started on the new plan in november & I have lost 15lb so it does work. Even if you don't loose this week (I'm sure you will) don't be down heartend you can do it! Oh & stop weighing yourself at home it can be a...
  60. Lou86

    Katy's Weightloss Journey!

    Good work on the old stepage! How are you? What is it you do for a living? sorry i am a bit nosey!! xx
  61. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Lost another 1lb this week which I'm fairly peased with what with it being the TOTM! & having an ovary infection (very painful) hows everyone else? xx
  62. Lou86

    Katy's Weightloss Journey!

    Well done honey 7lb thats over a stone in two weeks :eek: thats AMAZING! And massive congratulations wow you have got lots of things going on you are going to be a busy lady! Hope your good xx
  63. Lou86

    Fish cake recipes?

    Hi Emsie You can also start by poaching your fish ie. Haddock, Salmon or even use tinned tuna in spring water or brine. Add a little mashed potato. Add plenty of herbs or even curry powder etc. and season well. You don't have to coat them in anything pop them on a baking tray lined with...
  64. Lou86

    Just engaged - lots to lose!!!!

    Hi Katy Welcome to the Brides to be forum & yes of cause you can post here to, looking forward to reading about your progress :) x x
  65. Lou86

    Katy's Weightloss Journey!

    What? tell tham to sush you are a bride to be now! Your one of us xx
  66. Lou86

    Getting married in August 2011 and need to feel confident and proud of myself!

    Good luck to you too Hellie keep us posted! :)
  67. Lou86

    Katy's Weightloss Journey!

    Hi Katy I have been following your diary, you are a very inspirational lady. I just wanted to congratulate you on your Engagment ahhh how exciting. You will have to come & join us on the brides to be forum. Congrats again & well done on your weight loss so far. xx
  68. Lou86

    Getting married in August 2011 and need to feel confident and proud of myself!

    I'm an August bride to be too (not long now!) I'm on ww but my weigh ins are also tues. How have your last couple of weigh ins gone?
  69. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    20th for us aghhhh scary! I was rather well controled over christmas, altough I was dreading getting back n the scales at the ww meeting (yesterday) only 1/2lb on so I was rather pleased! How did you get on? I have got most things done, Invertations, Table plans, Venue, Dresses (although...
  70. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Thank you for the welcome, sorry I haven't replied sooner been a little busy with x-mas. When is your big day?
  71. Lou86

    'Newbe' Bride to be

    Hi everyone, I am new to minimins. I was supposed to be getting married in October 2010 but me & my fiancee had to delay it to August 2011 after opening a new business. I have about 3-4 stone to lose before the wedding although I am not just trying to lose for the wedding alone. I am rather...
  72. Lou86

    Before and Current

    Wow absolutely amazing you are a true inspiration x
  73. Lou86

    Before and now piccies :)

    This is very anoying I am new to minimims so I'm not really sure how it all works but I really want to see your before & after & I can't??? Well done anyway x
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