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Thanks G-Man. Used to take them when I was training regularly and playing sports professionally as a youngster and they worked, meant I got a far better workout and could see the fat coming off. Now however, I think you are right, it's just a case of changing the diet and doing the exercise...

Hey, have been looking recently at the fat burning pills and am thinking of taking some. I used to train at the gym and play sport fairly regularly and took Thermobol from Maxi Muscle which seemed to work really well for me. I am going to start training again soon but just looked at the prices...

Absolutely! You look great, keep it up! X

Numbers 3 and 5 are biggies for me. If I don't plan I fall off the wagon very easily!

I'm the same Liz. I had a horrible day today - got humiliated quite loudly in public (details in my weight loss diary) by someone I hadn't seen in a while because of the weight I have put on. What is my reaction?... Be more determined to lose weight?... Nope - CHEESEBURGER & CHIPS - Nightmare!!

Has anyone tried the Biggest Loser game for the Xbox Kinect. Saw it in my local store for only £9.99 but didn't buy it as I didn't know anything about it. Has anyone on here tried it and is it worth buying?

Hey, know what you are going through! Lost 2 stone last year, fell off the wagon and put it all back on. I'm starting again from today but sometimes it feels like a battle that just cannot be won!

Hi Laura, well done and good luck! I am in the same boat really - started my diet last Jan, lost 2 stone, fell off the wagon and have put it all back on! Decided today to come back on here and give things another go. Looking forward to following your progress!

Hey Jo, Thanks! x

I am back on MiniMins again! Have had an awful couple of months doing my finals at university. I decided to block out the world, forget the diet and plough on with my academic studies in an effort to get a 1st. Exams are now over and I shall be getting back on the wagon tomorrow. I am scared to...

Hey, of course you can. That's an amazing weight loss, well done!!

Wow, you look stunning Mandy, good job... Keep it up!

Not been around again all week but have tried a lot harder to keep on track. Feel like that is the case now as I lost 3lb this week, which feels good having put 1lb on last week! Just can't seem to break the 27st barrier!

Hi Bexh, thanks for your message. I've had another really bad week. Been away from my computer so not really been on, also I am gripped by finals fever at university! Also for the first time since starting, I have put on weight this week (1lb) and am worried I am really letting it slip! Must...

Had my weigh-in today and have lost... nothing! Pretty angry with myself but have broken the diet this week in terms of quantity of food consumed (rather than the type of food) so it could have been worse... Can't seem to break this cycle of feeling depressed and eating what I like! Need help...

Hey Squirly, nice loss mate, well done. I've had an awful last week, got weighed today and for the first time i've lost nothing! Pretty depressing but considering the week i've had it could have been a lot worse!

Feeling really down at the moment. Been very busy, not really kept a food diary and have massively overaten. Not the wrong stuff, just far too much. On the up side I did do a session from Davina's Body Buff this week but I just don't have the motivation to either diet or exercise. Feel as...

Cool, nice one sixpack - What kind of exercise are you doing at the moment? I need to do some consistently but am having difficulty deciding what exactly to do!

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't been around for a while, things have been absolutely manic! How is everyone getting on? I had a massive blowout on a chinese buffet on Sunday and somehow still managed to lose 3lb so i'm chuffed!

Hello all, Been back home over the weekend and latter half of last week and had limited internet access so fell out of the habit of keeping a food diary! However, I did continue to count the calories and managed to stay around the 1200 Kcal a day mark. However, as discussed above, Sunday was...

MONDAY 14/02/11 07:45 - 2 x Weight Watchers Bread Slice (100 Kcal) Sunflower Spread (35 Kcal) Marmalade (39 Kcal) 12:45 - 100g of Chilli Chicken (110 Kcal) 2 x Weight Watchers Bread Slice (100 Kcal) Sunflower Spread (35 Kcal) Extra Light...

Yeh apparantly they have, but I accidentaly got them sent to my home address which is the default one for my ebay account so I will have to pick them up when I go back there! Had my weigh-in today and have lost 3lbs, which is better than nothing and certainly better than I was expecting! ****...

Feeling really bad this week, don't feel motivated or as though i'm loosing weight so I jumped on the scales just now and it turns out I've lost only one pound so far and Weigh-in is on Tuesday. I allowed myself to eat more this week so as not to go into starvation mode but it doesn't seem to...

FRIDAY 11/02/11 09:15 - 2 x Weight Watchers White Bread (100 Kcal) 5 x Salami (88 Kcals) Bertoli Spread (35 Kcal) Tomato Sauce (10 Kcal) 14:45 - ASDA Spicey Currey Noodle Pot (290 Kcal) 20:30 - 2 x Hovis Light White Bread Slice (108 Kcal) 10 x Mini...

THURSDAY 10/02/11 16:00 - Museli and Semi-Skimmed Milk (200 Kcal) 20:00 - 2 x Rice Cake (56 Kcal) 2 x Cherry Tomato (4 Kcal) 2 x Weight Watchers Bread (100 Kcal) 5 x Salami Slice (88 Kcal) 50g of Coronation flavoured Cottage Cheese (35 Kcal)...

Ate a bit more today - but feel horrible for it. Think it was because I played Table Tennis this afternoon, made me so hungry! Tbh my plan is to eat more but also do some cardio and weights etc to balance it out. WEDNESDAY 09/02/11 14:30 - 2 x Slice of Weight Watchers Bread (100 Kcal)...

Thanks! Really pleased that it is still coming off. Just wish I wasn't so busy and could find time to fit some cardio in! TUESDAY 08/02/11 12:30 - 2 x Weight Watcher's Bread Slice (100 Kcal) 1 x Frankfurter (97 Kcal) Bertoli Spread (35 Kcal) Tomato Sauce (20...

Had my weekly weigh-in this morning and am 27st 8lb (-6lb). Relieved that the weight is still coming off and even more so since I STILL haven't started doing any physical training yet!

Again, was so busy I missed putting my food diary on for Sunday! Just for the record... SUNDAY 06/02/11 1 x Slice of Hovis Best of Both (91 Kcal) Bertoli Spread (35 Kcal) Lime Marmalade (39 Kcal) 19:00 - ASDA Spicy Currey Noodle Pot (290 Kcal) 23:15 - 6 x Rice Cake (156 Kcal) 3 x...

Nah, I think it is becaise of the hours I am keeping and the intense workload. A few days I have been so busy I have not been hungry for ages! Was so busy yesterday I didn't have time to post at all! So here we go!: FRIDAY 04/02/11 14:00 - Low Sugar Alpen Suisse Recipe with Semi-Skimmed Milk...

THURSDAY 03/02/11 Food Diary: 08:15 - Special K with Semi-Skimmed Milk (200 Kcal) 15:15 - Japanese Beef Noodlepot (290 Kcal) 21:00 - 2 x Slice of Hovis Best of Both (182 Kcal) 2 x Light Cheese Triangle (70 Kcal) Bertoli Spread (35 Kcal) 1 x German Brockwurst...

WEDNESDAY 02/02/11 Food Diary: 08:10 - 2 x Weetabix, some Special K and semi-skimmed milk (300 Kcals) 15:00 - ASDA Noodle Pot (290 Kcals) 22:30 - 2 x Slice of Hovis Best of Both 1 x German Bratwerst Sausage (130 Kcal) Bertoli Spread (35 Kcal) 1 x Hard Boiled...

Thanks Fay! TUESDAY 01/02/11 Food Diary: 12:30 - 30g Rice Crispies with semi-skimmed milk (200 Kcal) 19:00 - ADSA Noodle Pot (290 Kcal) 23:15 - 2 x Hard Boiled Egg (176 Kcal) 2 x Slice of Hovis Best of Both (182 Kcal) Bertoli Spread (35 Kcal) 02:00 - 2 x Weetabix...

Had my weigh-in today - 28st exactly (392lbs). No way near as much weight loss as last week, but then again I knew that would be the case. Still its a loss of 6lbs.

MONDAY 31/01/11 Food Diary: 14:30 - 1 x Slice of White Bread (96 Kcal) Bertoli Spread (17 Kcal) Low Fat Mozarella Cheese 30g (46 Kcal) 1 x Slice of German Ham (52 Kcal) 17:00 - 50g of Pimento Stuffed Green Olives (87 Kcal) 20:00 - ASDA Curry Noodles (290...

SUNDAY 30/01/11 Food Diary: 12:30 - 30g Rice Crispies with semi-skimmed milk (180 Kcal) 16:30 - 2 x Slice of White Bread (192 Kcal) Bertoli Spread (35 Kcal) 50g of Chicken Tikka Breast Meat (57 Kcal) 2 x Slice of Bresola (34 Kcal) 30g of Low Fat...

Sounds like a good plan. I used to work out quite a lot when I was in my late teens and followed something similar. My plan really is to drop as much weight as possible by the summer and then really set about lifting some serious weights. For now I think i'm going to aim for mainly lower...

Yeh I did have wholemeal wraps but the shop had ran out when I went earlier in the week so had to settle for the white ones. You're right though - may try and bulk out wraps etc with some veg!

SATURDAY 29/01/11 13:00 - 30g of Rice Crispies with Semi-Skimmed Milk (176 Kcal) 16:45 - 1 x White Wrap (187 Kcal) with: 100g of Chicken Tikka Breast Meat (115 Kcal) 15g of Extra Low Fat Mayo (10 Kcal) 24:15 - Chicken & Sweetcorn Flavour Noodle Pot (239 Kcal)...

Ok thanks - Well I shall perhaps up my calorie intake then, especially if I am going to exercise. Just desperate to get this weight gone - Can't see the wood for the trees!

Not had the best day today, overindulged a bit! FRIDAY 28/01/11 09:30 - Large Bowl of Rice Crispies with Semi-Skimmed Milk 15:00 - ASDA Spicy Curry Flavour Noodle Snack 19:00 - ASDA Chicken & Mushroom Flavour Noodle Snack 23:00 - ASDA Spicy Curry Flavour Noodle Snack Found the Noodle...

I used to be a member of a gym a few years ago and it was ok at the start but then as it got more popular the attitude changed and I didn't like it. Got my own weights in my room now which should do for now. Going to start tomorrow. What kind of schedule are you doing? I've split my days up as...

Morning Jim, ok thanks. Too right... I will be glad when today is over, although I have a lot of work to do over the weekend. Feeling a bit nauseous - not sure whether its to do with following a low calorie diet or just lack of sleep!

Feel a bit better today... Perhaps because I've been busier and been out of my room for a bit! THURSDAY 27/01/11 Food Diary: 10:15 - Medium Bowl of Rice Crispies with Semi Skimmed Milk 16:00 - 1 x Banana 17:10 - 1 x White Wrap with: 3 x Mini Chicken Breast Circles 1 x...

Would try atkins mummytummy but I have a problem with access to a cooker/stove at the moment so not sure how well I would be able to follow it. I'm good thanks Jim, didn't have a great day yesterday but feel a lot more positive today! Ultimately I will remain happy for as long as the weight...

Thanks Surreygal! TUESDAY 27/01/11 Feeling really low today. Don't know why but everything really seems to be getting me down. I have felt so much like just stuffing my face but have managed to stifle that urge to an extent. Went out and played table tennis this afternoon and felt great...

Thanks everyone! J2Blue, I haven't got MSN at the moment, but may well get it in the near future. have added you as a friend on here though!

Thanks guys and gals. Feel pretty good. Just hope I can keep it up! Thinking of specifically counting calories from tomorrow onwards. TUESDAY 25/01/11 12:45 - 1 x Medium Bowl of Special K with semi-skimmed milk. 17:10 - 1 x White Wrap 50g of Chicken Tikka Breast Meat 3...

Hey ILoveCake - Well done on making a start. All of us here are working towards the same goal (wight loss) and thus know how herd it is. I have only recently begun my diet but have found everyone on here to be so supportive. I would recommend keeping a journal/diary of your weight loss/food...

Hey weigh-in went well thanks! Down to 28st 6lb (398 lb) which is a loss of 17lb! I know that this kind of weight loss can't be sustained but its nice to see some results early on! Also I have achieved two of my mini goals: to get under 29st and to get under 50.0 BMI!

Yeh probably not the best idea to work out when your ill biggz. What kind of weights are you planning on doing? High rep, low weight/Low rep, high weight?

Welcome AGirl - Well done for getting back on the wagon! Good luck for tonight!

Thanks Jim, been having a look at your thread - your story and pics are an inspiration. Thanks for the support!

MONDAY 24/01/11 Food Diary: 08:20 - 1 x Small Croissant 3 x Slice of Wafer Thin Ham Bertoli Spread Low Fat Mature Chedder Cheese 14:50 - 1 x White Wrap 2 x Leaf of Little Gem Lettuce 50g of Chicken Tikka Breast Meat Extra Light...

Thanks! Hopefully tomorrow will prove fruitful... Good luck with your weightloss too! X

SUNDAY 23/01/11 Food Diary: 12:45 - Medium Bowl of Special K with Semi-Skimmed Milk 17:15 - 1 x Small Croissant with: 3 x Slice of Wafer Thin Ham Bertoli Spread Low Fat Mature Chedder Cheese 22:30 - 2 x Hard Boiled Egg 2 x Slice of White Bread...

No problems bud. Sounds good! I'm pretty busy at the moment too - Final year of uni!!

That's good news Lynn thanks! Will try coco butter whilst I lose weight aswell to help it along the way!

No not picked a diet yet. I have just been trying to eat a lot less and healthier this week. Will get weighed tomorrow or Tuesday and see how the land lies. If things are going well I may just stick with what i've been doing!

Wow that's amazing Ria! Well done! What kind of diet did you follow?

SATURDAY 23/01/11 Food diary: 12:00 - Medium bowl of Special K with Semi-Skimmed Milk 16:30 - 1 x garlic wrap with: Chargrilled Chicken Breast Slices Sweetcorn 1 x Tomato 19:45 - 1 x Plum 21:15 - 6 x Rice Cake with 6 x Slice of Wafer Thin Ham...

Lightning - Think I'm going to have a look at getting a Wii this week. Know someone who has got a second hand one they want to sell. Might try and see if someone I know has the board to see if I like it first though. biggz - Too bad mate, but don't let one bad week dishearten you! I'm thinking...

I'm glad, good luck hun! x

Perhaps it is best that you speak to your boss, but you don't have to give exact details of your nightmares to your OH do you? Perhaps just explain that you are having a few nightmares (about nothing specific) and don't know why. Don't people often say that nightmares reflect an underlying...

Wow, congratulations - It's so inspiring to see others achieve their goals. Well done! x

Just try not to stress about it as I have found in the past that this causes a viscious cycle. The more stressed/worried you are, the more prone to nightmares you are likely to become (IMO). Also, I talk it out with my partner and that makes me feel more relaxed about it for a start as I don't...

I'm aiming to lose around 11 stone over the next couple of years. I am 25 at the moment and am concerned about possible skin issues (although at the moment I would love to have those problems) - Am I right in thinking that with that amount of weight loss surgery is the only answer to the...

You should do what I do at university to stop this - Get a cheap mini fridge from Argos and put it in your bedroom, works wonders!

I have that problem... Always seem to go stupid at the start and then give up! However, it is a balance between being really strict at the beginning and not making enough progress - I get really demotivated if I don't see good results early on! I'm a nightmare really! Perhaps a gastric band is...

I suffer with them periodically. They usually come when I am really tired/unwell/very stressed. I just have to take a minute or so when I wake up to calm down, not a lot else I can do. I am lucky as it happens very rarely now. I used to find that distracting myself with something nice just...

Hi everyone, I have been posting on the forum for a week or so now but only just noticed this section. I have 163lb to lose :o Going to be along journey but I feel a lot better within myself and I am not even at the end of the first week yet. Anybody who wants to chat, drop me a line!

Think I have got confused with my days somewhere because I have missed a food diary day somewhere lol! The one labelled as Wednesday is actually Thursday. and this one (although now technically Saturday) is for Friday! FRIDAY 21/01/11 12:45 - Medium Bowl of Rice Crispies with Semi-Skimmed Milk...

Hey guys, hows everyone getting on?

Hi there, welcome to the site. Everyone here seems to be really lovely. I'm getting married too (in 2013) and am looking to lose a LOT of weight before then. Good luck and well done for taking the plunge!

Hi there, welcome! I'm new too - This site is great for support and motivation. That combined with hard work should get you there! Good luck and well done for making a start!

THURSDAY 21/01/11 Thought i'd just jot this down... Can't believe how great I feel today! Probably not lost any weight yet and have only been going a few days but I feel much brighter and optomistic. Not sure whether its the healthier eating, the multivitamins i'm taking or just better mental...

Today I have been absolutely swamped with work so I haven't really thought about food that much. However, it's when i'm bored that I start feeling hungry - so I tell myself its not hunger at all its just the fact that i'm not busy. I've also been trying to eat slower and chew more etc. Before...

WEDNESDAY Had an ok day today but not feeling great this evening. Also went for a mile walk... Not a lot I know but its better than festering in my room all day studying! Food diary: 12:00 - Small croissant with: Bertoli spread Wafer thin ham Low fat mature...

What do you mean a proper post? Not sure what that is! Sounds good to have a more formal group though.

Thanks very much. Think its just best to err on the side of caution and either eat stuff without sauces etc an have small amounts of it if we get stuff from somewhere like an Indian/chinese etc or have a chicken kebab if we get something from a kebab shop. If it is KFC or something I just wont...

Not heard of them, i'll have to keep my eye out when i'm next at the supermarket!

Just a quick question, looking for some suggestions. I am meant to be having a monthly boys night in with some friends of mine and we traditionaly tend to get a takeaway in. I am more than prepared to forego it and make up some excuse but I was wondering if there is any takeaway that isn't as...

That's a great idea thanks. Just picked up some Slim-a-Soups from the shop with noodles in them!

Yeh do that Dawn, its the worst thing in the world feeling isolated and vulnerable because of your size - That's why i'm enjoying this site so much!

Well done on the weightloss so far guys. biggz - I haven't got a Twitter account yet, but may well register in the near future. Lightning86 - Welcome! WiiFit any good? When it first came out I thought it was probably a bit of a gimmick... Having said that i've never tried it so may be...

Thanks, I shall certainly have a look at it and see how my weightloss is going at the end of my first week. As I have already said it is a lifestyle change which is required for me so Slimming World (from what you've said) sounds ideal!

13lbs is brillian Red, well done! Slimming World sounds almost too good to be true. I will have a look online at it and look at the state of play with my current eating habits come the end of my first week!

Yeh, that's what I took it to mean, was just responding to Basil's post. Given my size i'm aiming for 18st which I would be ecstatic with but I am sure would be classed as obese in medical terms lol!

Here we go guys, i've created this thread for us to use. Its in general weight loss discussion: http://www.minimins.com/general-weight-loss-discussion/187990-weight-loss-buddies.html#post3166798

Created this thread in order for a few of us to chat about our weightloss and stop clogging up poor George's diary! We are all male in our late teens or 20's with a significant amount of weight to lose. However, anyone is welcome to join!

Tbh, I'm so far past my medically recomended weight that I am completely disregarding it and aiming initially for something i'm comfortable with...

Hey Biggz, sure that's great. Good to find people who are in the same boat! Should we create a thread for this?

Thanks Diva, you're right. I recognise now that my size is starting to stop me doing the things I want and making me worry - Fitting in chairs, getting a job, going swimming etc. Btw well done on the progress you've made so far, your walking goals are amazing! My forthcoming marriage is a...

TUESDAY Just about to go to bed so thought I would post my food diary for today: 08:30 - Medium bowl of Crunchy Nut Cornflakes and Semi-Skimmed Milk 14:30 - 1x Wheat & White wrap with: Corned Beef Tomato Spring Onion Green Pepper...

Not allowed a microwave in the room - There is a shared kitchen area but tbh I can't really use it (for a variety of reasons) which is why I am in a pickle at the moment. I can boil eggs in the kettle (i've found) which is a plus! Just not sure what other stuff I can have for evening meals!

Hey Red, no not decided on a plan yet. Not sure whether to wait for abit and try the general healthy eating with a bit of exercise. Also not sure I'm confident enough to go to a group yet!

Yeh sounds great TrippleWhopper. I am male 25, 29st 9lb. Want to make a real go of it and make a change for good this time. However, I am away from home at the moment and have not told friends/family about it because I could do without the preasure. Consequently I don't have a support network...

Hi everyone, due to my student lifestyle I don't really have access to cooking equipment. In my room I have a fridge and a kettle. Can anyone recommend some meals I could have in the evenings either cold or heatable by kettle lol! I am having wraps and cereal during the day as well as rice...

Thanks Surreygal. TUESDAY Just got in from an afternoon/evening out with friends. Was really hard, they were eating hotdog/chips etc and there was no healthy alternative so I didn't have anything - Gonna grab something now. Was feeling sorry for myself at the time haha, but am glad now i'm home...

Hi Red Riding Hood, thanks for the message on my diary. Good luck with your weightloss hopefully over the next couple of years we can keep in contact and monitor eachothers' progress! X

Faye, thanks - I have found George and left a message on his diary. You're right we are similar in many ways, except I travelled further down the same path!! Barb, thanks again - I will start writing it down and post it on here every night before I go to bed. Hopefully I can stick with it this...

Hi George, I'm new here and have a lot of weight to lose aswell. My story is very similar to yours but I am now 25 and weigh 29st 9lb. I want to get down to 18stone by summer 2013 so the hard work starts here. Faye2601 commented on my diary recomending that I look you up - Good luck on your...

I would be ecstatic if I could get down to 18 stone (I'm 6 foot 3 inches and 29st 9 at the moment)!

Thanks very much for the support everyone. I'm not following a plan (yet) not really sure what the difference is between them or how much they cost etc. Any advice would be very much appreciated. At the moment i'm just going to try and reduce the amount i'm eating and eat healthier. I also aim...

Also thought i'd add that this has really scared me, and as such I am even more determined to make a change. I am 25 like this guy: 40-stone man dies after spending six months in an armchair | Mail Online

Hey there, i'm new to the forum and have got a lot to lose (Just over 11 Stone)! I have started a diary and managed to find some scales that weigh up to 200KG (31st 6lb) so i'm ready to go! Good luck to everyone. Drop me a message or write in my diary if you fancy buddying up!

Thank-you to everyone who has left messages. Managed to get some scales that would weigh me and I am heavier than I first thought - 29st 8.8lb - So effectively i'm on the second day and have put 8.8lb on lol! I suppose its better to know the truth, and at least now I can more accurately...

Yep, I picked mine up today from Argos: Buy Salter StowAWeigh Compact Electronic Scale at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Bathroom. They weigh up to 200KG (31st 6lb) - Which is lucky for me because i'm heavier than I thought - 29st 8.8lb! Depressing but motivational...

Thanks very much. I checked out those Salter scales you were talking about and found them for £12.49!! Going to head out and get a set tomorrow! Finally, I should be able to get an accurate reading on how big the mountain is that I have to climb...

Hi there, hoping I can join WeMITTS please! Was also wondering if any of you could give me some advice... I think I weigh in the region of about 28-29 stone - I guess this from counting on from the 24st mark I have on my scales at home. However, I am away from home at uni for a lot of the year...

Hey, I'm a new member. I have around 11 stone I want to lose within two and a half years. It's a big mountain to climb but i'm going to give it a go. Good luck, hopefully we can track our success together!

Hi everybody, thought I would start a diary as i'm hoping it wil serve as a motivational tool. Just a bit of background for those who are interested... I am a student in my final year of university. Massively overweight and desperately need to lose some in order to retain a semblance of...

Hey, just wanted to drop you a quick note of support. I am in the sam eboat as you! I too am a student at university (in my last year). I also got engaged over Christmas and plan to get married in 2013. Hope you reach your goal, I just want to feel healthier, be more active and look better for...

Hi, Found this site by searching google. I'm looking to lose a significant amount of weight over the next few years and thought it would be nice to not only keep a record of my journery but perhaps have some fun and support along the way!