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Add me! Same username. See you over there x

He he, I'm the opposite. I exercise so I can eat a few extra cals & still lose. I see it as a kindof safety blanket, in case of the odd blowout. Also, exercise makes me feel like a different person. Much healthier etc so much more motivated to stick at it. Finally, toning etc is not to be...

I'm in! I'll start tomorrow. Got about 20 days in a while back, then went on holls, fell off the wagon, and have since put on about 5lbs. Will take measurements etc & cross fingers! Good luck everyone x

I've found that keeping myself busy in the evenings are key to keeping me out of the fridge. So I've started doing most of my exercise at temptations times - 8pm onwards. You seem to be going great guns on the bike - could you consider moving your exercise time to help you fight the boredom...

Yeiks! Last day on level 2 tomorrow and then it seems I have "jumpy mountain things" to contend with. Jillian Michaels - I love you and hate you in equal measures! Must think about jeans shopping, or bathing suit shopping. That would make Jillian do a workout dvd and me too I guess! Jeans...

Just over half a lb down - which I'll totally take after my weekend in London. Also, don't mind only losing a half now that I don't have to pay WW €10 lady to tell me! Miss Mango: 30lbs to lose = 7lbs lost, 23lbs to go! mistysmummy 59.5 lbs to lose -21.5, 38lbs to go! WelshCake 37 to go! 17...

Good luck with it Happypear. It's hard to keep going when you begin to find it boring and can recite Jillian's words before she does. Hopefully you'll find something you enjoy that will keep you moving. Let us know how you're getting on - don't just disappear off the thread 'cause you're no...

It's not that I necessarily want a step up from the shred, but I def want to keep going with something. I feel if I kept the shred up past the 30 days i'd want to smack Jillian very soon so thinking of trying something "different". And trust me, my pooch could use it! Whatever we end up...

Ooh - Let us know how you get on! If I know Jillian, she'll have some sneaky killer moves in there to really make you regret saying that! I so hope I'm wrong though. I'm not sure I could handle anything tougher than L2! PS - Now that you're on the home stretch - do you have a plan for after...

Those planks are a killer on the wrists if they're sore so def give them a little break - "no injuries please", as Jillian would say! Welcome! Delighted you found us! We're all in the same hellish boat here but plugging away together and quoting Jillian word for word! We are strong - this is...

First of all BIG HUG! Second of all - look how far you have come already - you can stick with this and get that BMI down with or without your friend. And think of the motivation you have and what you have to look forward to when you get there. Finally - nobody could judge you for being a...

You did all that not feeling 100% - well done! Boxing and Shred DVD for me so 80 mins of non stop torture - Loved it tho!

Phunkie's right Happypear, you're doing great. YOU ARE STRONG - THIS IS EASY FOR YOU!!! We all have days when we can barely get off the couch we're so unmotivated - sure I spent the whole of Sunday in my PJs! Got back to it today tho, and even though I hurt like hell I feel so much better for...

No probs - Enjoy!

Most big supermarkets I'd say - in the spices section. I know I got mine in Tesco (not my favourite place but did the job!). It gives it that smokey BBQ flavour without all the additives. Jamie Oliver uses Cumin aswell. Here's the link to his recipe.. Chicken fajitas | Jamie Oliver recipes...

Smoked paprika is the trick! Makes all the difference.

You're most welcome! It really is great - but tough. I have to admit I've taken a few days off but determined to get back to it tonight. Love how we're all finding each other on MFP! I joined 2 days ago and have so many friends already so thanks everyone! Going well so far but I'm away for...

Brilliant news HBB - well done. You must feel fantastic! The weight is literally dropping off you. I'm so jealous. Welcome back Syren.

I reckon there could be something up with your settings. When I first signed up I accidentally set it for a weight gain so it was giving me way too many calories to eat. Maybe have a little look at the height, weight, sex and goals that you logged as there may be something funny going on there...

Done! I'm cat_1977 over there so shouldn't be too hard to recognise me!

Done!

Well done Welsh Cake, that's great going. I've just weighed myself on my own scales as abandonment of WW and the start of Calorie Counting starts here. I've 13.2 lbs to lose. Miss Mango: 30lbs to lose = 7lbs lost, 23lbs to go! mistysmummy 59.5 lbs to lose -16, 43.5lbs to go! WelshCake 37 to...

Have just done so and am all set to get counting in the morning. Thanks for the tips re the entries. Will def keep an eye out. Watch out May - skinny me is on the way!

This is true, so stripping it all back to the basics - burn more calories than you eat - has to work! Am sure it will take a bit of getting used to - being a WW veteran I've never counted a vegetable in my life but i know i'll get there! Will keep you all posted from now till May, and...

Have decided it's time for a shakeup. I'm abandoning WW for calorie counting as I'm getting nowhere with these pro points and i'm sick of spending money on something that's clearly not working for me. Sooo, Tomorrow is day 1 of calorie counting. I'm going to weigh myself on MY OWN scales in the...

Super thanks! I just went on there and had a look and you're dead right. Seem like there are way more options for UK/IRL calorie counters and i love the option of adding a product if it's not there. OK, myfitnesspal is my new bible. Will weigh myself in the am and start from there. Clearly...

Hi all, I'm kinda new too. Have been in WW since January and having abysmal results even though I've been following the plan so i'm deserting it and trying calorie counting for a change. Hoping it will provide better results. I've found a great app and website - livestrong.com - that has a...

SO close! You'll hit it next week for sure. Keep at it everyone. If I can persevere with my snail like weight loss anyone can! Sun is out today in Dublin so time to think about summer and showing a bit of skin - eek!

Chair squats and the V-Fly in level 2 are killing me. Jillian wants my shoulders to burn and they are. She wants me to gargle my heart and I am. I seriously can't imagine anything more difficult.

I know that each tortilla is 4 pro points as i bought them the other day. I haven't gotten around to the rest of it though so can't be much more help, esp as I don't eat chicken! At least you know the veg will be free. If you find out that there are pro points in the BBQ mix, can I recommend...

Beannachtaí na Féile! I think stresses and worries are all relative to what's going on in your own life. Clearly what's happening in Japan, Libya etc can't be compared to, but it's not easy being in Ireland these days either. Even though we sometimes feel our stresses etc are self indulgent...

Agree with pudnpie - def beef out the meals with extra veg or you'll be starving half an hour after eating. I rarely eat ready meals for that very reason! Then again, my appetite is humongous.

Good lord - you're a machine! 30 minute run and level 2 of my dvd. Dvd was a killer. I actually think I pulled a boob muscle. Perhaps it's time to invest in a new sports bra?

Ha ha - Facebook for Fat people - I love it!

Oh I agree 100% with you on this! FYI - The Portuguese word for baby seal is Foquinah. I know this because this was the nickname given to me by a Brazilian guy after he saw me attempting crunches a few years ago!

Level 2 Day 1 Sweet Jesus. I thought I was giving it a fair go till the last lot of strength and cardio. Jillian is not wrong, my shoulders were burning big time. Must just remember how hard i found level 1 in the beginning and persevere! Keep at it everyone! We're doing great!

Thanks cat crazy. I know that as long the weight is going down it's all good but it does get disheartening when you see tiny numbers. Fingers crossed x

I'd recommend getting some 3lb weights if you can. Have used both beans and weights and there really is a huge difference. If however weights aren't an option tins of beans etc are def better than nothing.

Boxing tonight for an hour and my 30 Day Shred before bed! Go go go!

If you decide to go for the WW meals just make sure you're pointing them correctly. I know here in Ireland that the supermarkets currently have stock of meals that have both old points and new pro points so it can be confusing. The meals that are pro pointed have the points in a kinof bucket...

Fingers crossed! I'm seeing such great weight loss on this thread and then up I pop with my measly 4 lbs since January and feel like such a fraud. Lets hope next week will find me in a better mood and a couple of lbs lighter for it!

Sound exactly like me - I'd be so angry I'd eat about two tubs of Ben and Jerry's to make myself feel better!

Nightmare isn't it? I think the points of jellies and sugary sweets have really gone up with the new system whereas things like chocolate have stayed around the same. Back to the dairy milk for me I think...

My mins boggles with all the crunches! The 30 day shred is an exercise DVD by Jillian Michaels (one of the Trainers on the US Biggest Loser). It has 3 levels so ideally you do level 1 for 10 days, then 2 for 10 days and then 3. They say that if you do it every day for the 30 days you should see...

I'm a bit of a late night exerciser too and I know it's def a case of procrastination most days. But as long as I get it done I'm happy. Was nearly midnight for me last night too but got it done! Day 10 level 1 today. Then onto the dreaded level 2! Took my measurements and have lost 4.5 inches...

Guys I'm so pissed off. Only down half a lb this week and i did everything right. Plenty of exercise, easy on the food etc. In WW so still had about 10 of my weekly allowance pts left and didn't eat any of my exercise pts, of which I earned about 40. I'm flummoxed and really grumpy. Thank god...

Good God, There's 5 pro points in a packet of fruit pastels. Of course I had them bought and most of them down my gob before i checked. There's something I won't be eating again in a while. I'm still tired and still hungry. I think it's time to go home and have something a bit more...

Well done! I've got yoga and Jillian Michaels 30 day shred ahead of me and NOT feeling it. It's moments like this I wish i was a morning exerciser!

My God, I'm so angry and so sad reading some of your stories. I hate that people think it's ok to talk like that to or about someone who's a bit overweight. Who needs enemies hey?

Whoop whoop! Only half a stone to go HBB. So so close. Well done x

Oh I'm only 5'4"! Would love an extra couple of inches so I had more space for all the food!

Well done everyone! We're such superstars!

Tell me about it. I spent half of last night studying the menu before going along today and still that was the best I could come up with. Either that or some dodgy veg pasta dish that I could make better. I seriously resent paying for food that is worse than what I could whip up myself in 15 mins!

I wish I were tiny! Still a stone to go. Though I'm sure when i was 11 and a half stones I'd have settled for 10!

Hi Guys, I'm looking for a little bit of help estimating my lunch! I know the pro points for the sizzling veg fajita are 25, however I didn't have the sour cream or cheese which to my mind could constitute up to 10 points of the whole meal. I'm thinking of tracking it as 18 pro points - do...

Lol - aren't they all. You know I was just thinking today that even though I know I look very different to what i did a year or so ago, I still feel like a heifer. Probably more so because losing weight is constantly on my mind. So it's very hard to look in the mirror sometimes and see the...

Day 7 done! Wohoo!

I love it! The first time I ever realised I wasn't a skinny little kid anymore was when an old relative of mine commented that I'd put on weight - not that it was much - just a bit of puberty pudge - but i'll remember it forever! People really have to be so careful what they say! I wonder...

Oh indeed I did. I have them on a post-it, stuck to my calendar which I take great pleasure drawing a line through each day. I think I'll take them again once I finish level one and again after levels 2 and 3. I just hope i see a little shrinkage, or should I say shreddage! Craig, best of luck...

Well done Ebony - you're flying along. I've upped the exercise this week and am being super good so hoping for more than a measly lb on Tuesday! Fingers crossed - will keep you all posted!

Hiya Islemissy, I've had problems with my knees in the past and they're fine on this - but I suppose it depends on the knees and their problems. I'd say if you can pick it up cheaply it's def worth a go. I've just finished day 6 and i actually think it's working, as in, i'm getting stronger...

Best of luck with it! The first week or so is tricky but before you know it you'll be pro pointing like a pro. Let us know how you get on - I'm off to have a zero pro point Orange...

Totally agree with you Determinator! My last binge essentially lasted a week, caused me to gain 4 lbs and my insides just didn't feel right for at least another week. It's amazing how you can sabotage yourself when you go down that road. Def worth remembering for next time. Well done on your...

Plank star jumpy things? Oh god I'm scared! Level 1 Day 5 just done along with my hour long boxing class so i'm knackered. Desperately need a shower too! Keep it up everyone! That tall skinny Anita bird has become my thinspiration.

The funniest one i ever got was from my mother around 2 years ago... I'd just bought these skinny jeans (I have pretty thin legs, the problem starts after that) and a top that totally hid my belly. She said something like "if you meet a man tonight it will be like yo're deceiving him as you've...

Ah if only the logical side of our brains could control the eating side! Do you know why you might have slipped up? Any triggers that you can identify? (for me it's always when i'm tired). I suppose the most important thing now is to put the food down! You still have half the day to go. Don't...

Last time I went on a binge it lasted a week and I put on 4 lbs! Disaster! But mini binges are also a way of life for me too and I always feel guilty. But I just have to focus on my tracker and hope that at the end of the week the numbers add up!

I know that feeling. I purposely used to get weighed on a Monday to give me a fresh go at the week. My reasoning was that if I messed up at the weekend then I could start with a clean slate on Monday. Any chance you could do something similar?

Hmm, Sometimes changing it up can help esp with motivation etc. The new pro points system is def easier than the old one so may be worth giving a go. I like it but I'm not losing weight at a phenomenal rate or anything. Slow and steady it seems (except for the week i pigged out and put on 4...

I wish I didn't find level one hard. Every day, just as I think I'm finding one bit easier, another bit kills me! Tho in fairness, those side lunges always hurt! Dreading level 2 but I have 6 days of level 1 left so no point worrying till i get this chunk finished!

pudge- 87lbs to lose! -22, 65lbs to go! Next time I contemplate going on a week long food binge I must remember that I can very easily gain 4lbs in a week but seem to be incapable of losing more than a lb or so. So basically I've set myself back about 3 months. Ah well - at least i'm down again...

Will do! Will rigidly stay away from the dairy but won't beat myself up if the odd slice of bread sneaks in there! Survived day 1 - will be back in 27 days to report on results - hopefully with radiant skin!

Ha ha - I know that feeling! I was so happy when I got mine under 25. In fairness, the rate you're going it will only take you an extra week or so! You are my hero! WI tomorrow and am shitting myself after gaining 4 last week.

Oh god - that Jillian one nearly killed me tonight. Then again I also went for a 25 minute run and an hour long yoga class so was wrecked even before I started! Can you guess I have a weigh in tomorrow? Sideways lunges still killing me but def getting deeper into them and the squats. I'm off...

Wohooo! Nearly there! Keep it up - you'll be there in no time xx

Wow Stephy that is amazing! You must be delighted. I'll be getting stuck into Level 1 Day 4 tonight so fingers crossed for that! Some bits of it are def getting more manageable but some still hurt like hell. I suppose that's the idea though! As she says, if you're only going to work out for 20...

Oh thank god! I've seriously been sitting here (after a very difficult hobble up the stairs) wondering would I literally be this sore for 30 days or would my body soon start to forgive me and ease off on the stiffness! The ironic thing is that it's my legs that are the most painful and I always...

Yes, those side lunges are painful. Then again, it's day 3 and everything hurts now! Couldn't even contemplate doing levels 1&2 together and going back for more later! For now I just keep concentrating on Jillian and her girls and their super toned bods and battle on through. Think it will be a...

Thanks Aline, As far as I can make out, the detox essentially turned you into a non wheat eating vegan. I haven't eaten meat in years but do eat fish. Now and again I try to forgo the dairy but have never fared too well. My skin is just getting unbearable now though so I really think it's...

Level 1 for fun! I look forward to the day I find it "fun". Just done day 2. Cardio fine but my strength is abysmal. 28 days to go!!!

Oh I know how you feel! Owtchie!

Hi Guys, I'm sick to death of having acne at 33 so have decided to get drastic. Starting Carol Vorderman's detox on Monday. Dairy doesn't really agree with me so knocking it on the head along with wheat and all the other junk. I really hope my skin clears up as i'm fed up. Just means when i'm...

Disaster everyone - I've gone and put on 4 lbs in about a week. Who knew i had it in me! Back on track now and upping the exercise (Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred anyone?) so hoping for big results in March. HBB - you are an inspiration - well done. I'm so impressed. pudge- 87lbs to lose! -22...

Oh Christ! Just did Level 1 Day 1 and although waiting till almost 1am to start can't have been good, I still assume if I started 12 hours ago I'd still hurt. Wowzers Jillian - you really know how to make it burn! So I'm going to pop up my stats and hopefully in 30 days i'll have a few inches...

A pound is still a pound so well done. A pound a week is nearly 4 stone in a year and who wouldn't take that 12 months from now! Keep it up. We can do it!

I can't believe I'm seeing this now, 2 months late! Anyway pudge, hope all's well and that you got through the exams ok. My brother had one cancelled, was delighted, till January when he had to do it again! Feels like a long time since the snow. Went for a run in the rain tonight then to yoga...

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Down another 1 - yey! One stone to go! Sun's out today and makes me realise May is closer than we think! xx pudge- 87lbs to lose! -22, 65lbs to go! Miss Mango: 30lbs to lose = 7lbs lost, 23lbs to go! mistysmummy 59.5 lbs to lose -15.5, 44lbs to go! WelshCake 37 to go! 34 to go! SammyE: to lose...

Nice one! Well done. We'll all be reveling in our skinniness come May!

Ah thanks so much. I'm kind of over it now. I guess I was just pissed off cause I know i'm looking well these days but whatever was going on with that photo, the last thing it did was paint me in my most slimmest light! As my friend told me, I had no business being in the front of the pic...

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I'm so grumpy today. Am on the cover of the effing Irish Times and look like a heifer. Not a baby calf but a full on big auld double chinned heifer. What really annoys me about this is that in the past couple of years I've dropped about 20lbs or so and to look at that pic you could never tell...

Oops - make that year Bit easier!

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Bought a "Philips HR1861 Aluminium Whole Fruit Juicer With Juice Jug and Cleaning Brush" a couple of months ago. It's fab and comes with a free Jason vale juice book with loads of recipes etc.

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Down another pound - 15 to go! pudge- 87lbs to lose! -22, 65lbs to go! Miss Mango: 30lbs to lose = 7lbs lost, 23lbs to go! mistysmummy 59.5 lbs to lose -13, 46.5lbs to go! WelshCake 37 to go! 34 to go! SammyE: to lose 47.5lbs! - 7lbs lost, 40.5lbs to go soccermom to lose 5olbs - 3.5lbs lost so...

Yey - Down 2.5 in addition to the 1 I forgot to log last week. Finally feel like I'm moving in the right direction. pudge- 87lbs to lose! -22, 65lbs to go! Miss Mango: 30lbs to lose = 7lbs lost, 23lbs to go! mistysmummy 59.5 lbs to lose -10, 49.5lbs to go! WelshCake 37 to go! 34 to go! SammyE...

Hi All, Back with my tail between my legs! Rejoined WW a couple of weeks ago so have had to readjust for their scales and a couple of Christmas lbs. Damn you cheese. Only lost a half a lb in week one on this new pro points malarkey after having an angelic week one so not exactly a fan yet...

Cutest little things on the world! Make me wish I was 14 again! Was going to say half my age but I'd still be too old for them!

One direction all the way! Love them!

Any word on your exam fudge? Surely they're not going to make you go in in this? I've to go to Liverpool tomorrow so fingers crossed the flight will go. A friend on mine is currently on a train from limerick as she got diverted to Shannon last night! Still loving the snow - back garden is...

You might get lucky Pudge, loads of colleges are closed tomorrow so you might get a little extension? I'm doing my PhD in UCD and am mostly out in Blackrock but could easily work from home so that's what i plan on doing for the rest of the week! It's carnage out there! I did bring the dogs...

Batten down the hatches folks! It's only going to get worse! Good plan skipping college pudge. I came in only to find the whole of UCD is shutting down! Hard to stick with the diet this wether but just think of those wellies! Xx

Think I might have a wii day too as the weather here is only getting worse. Have avoided cabin fever by making my way into college, only to find the whole place is shutting down at 2. Even less hope of getting out for a run as the days progress & roads get snowier & icier. If it goes on like...

I like him. Dead easy to listen to and real good mood music.

Whoop whoop - well done! Can't wait for pro-points to make it to Ireland so I can give it a go!

Good Luck Trins! It's great that you have a work buddy to keep you going and now you have all of us too. Best way to figure out the site is to explore, explore, explore! I'm fairly new too but think I'm beginning to get to grips with it - if only dieting were as easy! Good luck tomorrow and...

You look fab - and look at those skinny little legs! Pins like that should be shown off at every opportunity - even if it is snowing ;) Keep up the good work! xx

Good luck- focus focus focus and you'll get there! I hope you have a fab new outfit to wear on Christmas day to show you off in all your fabulousness!

Ooh fun! Post pics when you get it done. I've had to keep my hair long for years cause my face was too fat to take a short cut. Very envious of people who can go short!

I've heard that if you do plenty of exercise it will cut down on the saggy skin. I also think I heard that some people qualify to get it removed on the NHS. I may be wrong but could be worth looking into. xx

OMG - Look at you. What an achievement!Your hubby won't recognise you! Brag brag brag all you like cause you've done amazingly well. So would you recommend the 30 day shred? Now that the snow has started here, getting out running is proving problematic so could so with some indoor options.

Aww Pudge! I don't envy you out in that. The dogs and I just had a nice little walk in the local park but i'm now in and battening down the hatches for the night. Hope work's not too busy. Also, funkystrut is dead right - keep going the way you're going and you'll have no problems with the...

Wow - you're a stunner! Well done so far. I'm so impressed by your willpower at the wedding too- I just know i'd have caved! Don't worry too much about your "friends". Some of their comments may have been genuine concern but born out of misunderstanding. Stick with it and you'll prove to them...

Baby Elephants Unite! Love the idea of using pics for motivation. I think I read somewhere once that it's more motivating to use skinny pics rather than fat pics. Something to do with positive rather than negative reinforcement and all that. This of course is all dependent on whether we...

I hear it's going to be heavy in Cork today. Whoever said we were going to get 10inches of snow during teh night was obviously a man. Dublin is just hailstone city this morning, tho we did get a clap of thunder there earlier!

And well done pudge on your stone. What an achievement. I too am on a water mission this week as am cooped up in a seriously centrally heated room. We must avoid dehydration at all costs!

Whoop whoop! Down a pound. Delighted as I very nearly threw a spanner in the works last night when I scoffed one of those massive M&S freshly bakes chic chip cookies. They're not even that nice! Makes me wonder what I could have lost if I actually stuck to it 100%. 3 weeks till I see my ex and...

Best of luck! I'm doing it on my own at the mo too so fingers crossed everyone on here will help & support us x

Hi all, Could I also join you on your May challenge? As long as tomorrow on the scales isn't the disaster it could potentially be, I'm aiming for 16lbs to get me to goal. Good luck this week everybody! Let's make it so this Christmas Santa is the only fatty x Ps. Not being lazy in not copying...

So long Wagner - it's been creepy! Fingers crossed next week it's Cher to go - I just don't get her!

Hi there - I'm new and would love to join a team please!

Thank you so much for this! Going to make my life so much easier!