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  1. ChubLock

    SmartPoints in hifi bars

    I used to follow SW but now I'm a much happy camper on WW. The only thing is I've got loads of hifi bars from my SW days and i don't want to waste them but I was wondering if you guys could help me with the smart points in hifi bars please? ☺
  2. ChubLock

    Warburtons crumpets

    Hello I've searched online already but I can only find years ago so I just wanted up to date info please! Many thanks.
  3. ChubLock

    Life getting in the way of dieting!

    I think I must've chosen the busy period in my social calendar to start SW. I'm only on week three but I've only been able to attend one class other than my first group session. Week one I was super focused and lost 5lb so I was over the moon with that. Week two my best friend ended up visiting...
  4. ChubLock

    Syn free sweet potato and salmon fishcakes! :D

    I've lots of tinned tuna in my cupboard...I shall definitely be trying this. What do you serve it with? A nice side salad?
  5. ChubLock

    Italian chicken FREE on red and EE the sauce is free on all plans

    Sounds lovely. I will be trying this :)
  6. ChubLock

    Lidl/Crownfield branflakes as HEx B

    Hello, I've tried to search the forum but cannot find any information specifically for the Lidl/Crownfield branflakes. I started SW this week and I know the food optimising book advises 35g Kellogs All Bran branflakes but I have a full box of Lidl/Crownfield branflakes and I loathe to bin them...
  7. ChubLock

    cost of food

    I loved reading this thread too. You've really inspired me. I have yo-yo'd for nearly ten years, more so in the last two years having been my heaviest, then my lightest for seven years and now back up to my heaviest in a space of two years!! This Thursday I am signing up to SW for the fourth...
  8. ChubLock

    SW classes and working shifts

    I am planning on signing up to SW after my holiday's the W/C 14th July but I work bizarre hours (8-6s, 10-8s or 8-4s/10-6s usually) and a lot of the classes near which I could pick or chose to go to depending on my shift that day. Can I mix and match my classes so I won't always be able go to...
  9. ChubLock

    Shreddies on Simple Start

    Okay, thanks :)
  10. ChubLock

    Shreddies on Simple Start

    One of my colleagues at work is a WW leader (very handy ;) ) and she's pointed me in the direction of February's addition of the WW magazine and has introduced me to the idea of Simple Start (which is like Filling & Healthy when I did WW a while back) and SS seems great - I can't wait to get...
  11. ChubLock

    How many PP should i be on?

    Me please!! 25yrs 5ft4 15st 5lb Sedentary lifestyle
  12. ChubLock

    Jumping on the new to 5:2 bandwagon!

    I just thought I'd say Hey!! I've been on Minimins for a while - my journey started with SW back in 2008 & 2010. WW in 2011. Calorie Counting in 2012 (this was the most successful) and SW from Jan-March of this year. I have been a yo yo dieter struggling to get under 13 stones 9lb before gaining...
  13. ChubLock

    Fruit smoothies/milkshakes...a big no no?

    What's the SW stance/advice re using HEA milk and banana's for example and blending as a smoothie or milkshake. Is it a big no no?
  14. ChubLock

    Weeklys!!!

    I used all my weeklies and GAINED :( Boo but if I am 100% honest I think I did a bit of guesstimation with my dailies so I have probably gone over hence the gain.
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    When will I start to "see" my weightloss?

    I'm 5ft4.9 so almost 5ft5. Thinking back to last year I was a large 18/20 but now I'm almost a 16 so I suppose I have but my bum and thighs just look to be exactly the same size still :(
  16. ChubLock

    When will I start to "see" my weightloss?

    I've lost almost three stone (3lb off) within the last year and I am yet to see any massive differences. In fact, the only thing to have got smaller is my bloody boobs, that's the bit I wanted to stay big! Everything else is still fat and massive. I know I've still got 3 stone to go but I...
  17. ChubLock

    WW wine - is it nice?

    I might try one bottle of the Rose :)
  18. ChubLock

    WW wine - is it nice?

    Oh really? Is it vile?
  19. ChubLock

    WW wine - is it nice?

    Honest opinions on the WW range of wines? And will it get me drunk? haha :D
  20. ChubLock

    Bokwa

    Sounds fun! :D
  21. ChubLock

    Come Dine With Me... EEEP!

    Oooh how exciting...hope you get on the prog, it's TV gold!
  22. ChubLock

    Closer magazine is obsessed with dieting celebs

    I'm not really a gossip magazine reader but after reading a friends copy of Closer mag this weekend i am really shocked about how obsessed the media actually are with celebs figures. Is it any wonder women get body hang ups when they show pictures of celebs who have "piled on the pounds" yet...
  23. ChubLock

    Can't seem to stop binging :(

    Well I braved it and counted my points on the online tracker... I'm minus 10 weeklies. Oh gawd.
  24. ChubLock

    Can't seem to stop binging :(

    Sorry guys was having a major panic earlier. I'm going to take time to point it all and strike a line underneath today and start afresh tomorrow. It's so hard this, trying to lose weight is the actually one of the most difficult things I've ever had to try and do!
  25. ChubLock

    First week on plan and I STS :(

    After the weekend I've just had (totally hideous food wise) I highly doubt i'll see a loss for a long time on the plan. I'm not made to be thin!!
  26. ChubLock

    First week on plan and I STS :(

    I did MFP before, 1200-1400 calories per day + exercise but since I broke my ankle over 9 weeks ago I've not been able to workout :(
  27. ChubLock

    Can't seem to stop binging :(

    After STS on my first week and having an impromptu visit from my best friend my weekend has been an alcohol, chocolate and takeaway fuelled event. Yesterday I polished off 190g worth of Fruit and nut chocolate and i'm too ashamed to work out the propoints value of it, especially since I ate 12...
  28. ChubLock

    First week on plan and I STS :(

    Bloody typical. The leader looked surprised. Ho hum, onwards and downwards to next weeks weigh in. Lets hope I can still lose even with trying to entertain this weekend. Although I have to remind myself although I haven't lost this week I have lost 2st5lb up to this point before I started WW so...
  29. ChubLock

    Feeling guilty about using some of my weeklies??!

    I like the thinking about them as Weekend Points :D Very clever. That feeling of guilt is REALLY hard to shift isn't it? I am on 31 dailies and felt bad when I used 9 weeklies on my first day but today I have stayed within my daily limit and have not needed to use any weeklies.
  30. ChubLock

    Joining WW tonight....again ;)

    Thanks for the support guys - day two has been a success :)
  31. ChubLock

    Brewer's Fayre

    I am shocked...today I had what I thought was a "healthy" BF grilled bacon & chicken salad but it was 11PP!
  32. ChubLock

    Crumpets with choccy philly and banana

    Oh yum this looks delicious! I'll have to try this.
  33. ChubLock

    Joining WW tonight....again ;)

    Thanks guys! Got 4 stone to lose but loved my first class. Much smaller then the old class but v. supportive!
  34. ChubLock

    Joining WW tonight....again ;)

    I am rejoining WW tonight after being tempted with their free offers to register and a free class. This will be my third foray into the world of WW having tried the old points scheme about three years ago and trying propoints when it was first introduced back in Jan 2011. I lost about a stone...
  35. ChubLock

    The WW ProPoints scales

    Oh thanks H, really helpful. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a bargain on ebay then :)
  36. ChubLock

    The WW ProPoints scales

    Thank you :)
  37. ChubLock

    The WW ProPoints scales

    Are they worth the price or should I just save the pennies and get generic electronic scales?
  38. ChubLock

    Noooooo!! I've broken my ankle :(

    Oh no :( I really hope I don't pile on the weight in the 6-8 weeks I've got to take off now :(
  39. ChubLock

    Protein shakes?

    Does anyone supplement their exercising with Protein shakes? My OH regularly uses Hemp protein shakes which not only look vile but also taste disgusting. Has anyone got any ideas which are good? Do they actually benefit someone like me who is only working out 3-4 times a week for max 1hr (mainly...
  40. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Did Pump 81 today - OMG it's a killer!! I'm really quite weak so had minute weights on my bar (less than 5kg) and my arms were wobbling all over the shop for the tricep track!! I can really feel the burn though and the triceps are what I am most looking to tone (bloody bingo wings!). I am going...
  41. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Also, Pump Queens...is there a rule regarding weights on your bar if you're still a relative newcomer to Pump? I've only been about 5 times and i still don't have any clue on what weights I should have. Especially if they say "squat track should be 1-2 x heavier than warm up weight". PS I'm...
  42. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Combat 51 is a killer on the ole legs! I really like it apart from the cool down - track is hardly relaxing!!
  43. ChubLock

    Eating back exercise calories - an attempted answer of why do it!

    Very interesting. thanks CG :)
  44. ChubLock

    Struggling to get back on the wagon...

    After a week being well and truly off-plan since Friday 23rd after a rather luscious holiday in the Dartmoor sunshine I am really struggling to get back on track. I was doing so well and I was 1lb off having lost two and a half stone but I can gurantee I've gained at least 7lbs - I swear my...
  45. ChubLock

    Calorie counters, whats your exercise routine?

    OMG you lot are putting me to utter shame. I do: Monday: 1hr Body Combat Tuesday: 1hr body combat Wednesday: day off or possible 45mins in the gym Thursday the opposite of thursday. Friday: horse riding - 1hr Saturday: 1hr body pump or gym Sunday: day off or possible gym BUT that is a good...
  46. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Does anyone have a track list for the latest COMBAT release? There are a few songs on there that I now love :D even if the tracks are killers.
  47. ChubLock

    SAUSAGE ROLL!!!

    Step away from the sausage roll...so good but oh so bad!!
  48. ChubLock

    eating out, Indian calories.

    Wow Katoof, just wanna say 131lb loss is AMAZING! Well done.
  49. ChubLock

    Biggest loser

    I thought they were? The biggest loser shakes AND healthy meals? oh right.
  50. ChubLock

    Amazing, tasty, fantastic, lush low calorie treat!

    Ooh thanks for the tip, I'll deffo have to try that one.
  51. ChubLock

    Biggest loser

    If I worked out for 4+ hrs a day and was on shakes I too would be cross with only 2lb losses! Lol. I get what you mean though, when they cry over 2lb losses I think "eh? I'd be over the moon with a 2lb loss!!. I'd love to have the time to exercise that much!!
  52. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I can't seem to my head (or legs ) around the sideways kick that you cross you back leg over before you do the kick. I'm even worse when they are sped up. I don't know if it's cos I'm so fat and find it hard to move my body in time but I REALLY struggle with this Combat move.
  53. ChubLock

    Losing fat from stomach

    Thanks MD :)
  54. ChubLock

    Losing fat from stomach

    Sorry for being a bit grose but I have two stomachs! A belly right under my boobs...then it slims down where my belly button is and then a much larger lower belly. This lower belly makes me look preggers and I absolutely hate it :( I've been doing Body Combat for about 6 months now and my arms...
  55. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I did combat Mon & Tuesday. I can usually only make Pump once a week on a saturday but can't go this week...it's gonna HURT when I finally go back to pump!!
  56. ChubLock

    Back and back to square one.

    Sounds fab :)
  57. ChubLock

    Back and back to square one.

    It's a hard journey this weightloss isn't it ASP - welcome back and best of luck. We can do it together!
  58. ChubLock

    Ruth jones an inspiration

    She looks cracking!!
  59. ChubLock

    Low calorie but FILLING lunch options

    Lunch and afternoons is where I struggle mostly to keep my daily calories in check. Today I had 50g cous-cous with a tin of ratatouille + a medium banana + a soya yogurt and tbh I could've eaten more but that 525calories for the lot. What do you guys eat for lunch that keeps the calories down...
  60. ChubLock

    What's Everyone's Action Plan for Christmas Break?

    I'm going to be good but also enjoy myself...I'll burn it off again after a few days off!
  61. ChubLock

    What do you pay?

    £20 PCM for use of x7 council gyms/pools. Loads of classes 7 days a week.
  62. ChubLock

    Keep CCing guys!!

    Because you don't want to do what I did this week...no exercise, eating what I like and no logging on MFP...I gained 2lb!!!:rolleyes::o
  63. ChubLock

    December Challenge

    4lb for me please :)
  64. ChubLock

    Jacket potato calories query

    Ok thanks guys :)
  65. ChubLock

    Extra lean mince - where can I buy it?

    This is probably a really thick question...if you drain lean mince will that reduce fat/calories?
  66. ChubLock

    Jacket potato calories query

    It was a loose one! what do we reckon I should put it at then for raw weight of 225g?
  67. ChubLock

    Jacket potato calories query

    Today I had a 225g (raw weight) white potato for my lunch. All the contents on MFP state different calories...one saying 225 calories, one at 175 and another at 165. Can anyone shed any light on what the accurate calorie content may be? Many thanks.
  68. ChubLock

    The Biggest Loser fitness trainer, Angie, has died.

    How sad :( Tributes to fitness trainer Dowds - UK News - MSN News UK
  69. ChubLock

    How often do you exercise?

    Between 3-5 days per week, usually cardio classes like Body Combat or 20:20:20 but I've now included body Pump once a week :)
  70. ChubLock

    Circuit training?

    Circuits....*shudders*
  71. ChubLock

    Hopeless

    Haha it's good isn't it!
  72. ChubLock

    Happy Dance!!!!!

    Well done :D
  73. ChubLock

    Hopeless

    I'm part of the 1600 crew. I'm a cowbag on anything less!!
  74. ChubLock

    How many cals !!

    I'm on 1600 and I lose 1lb per week on average.
  75. ChubLock

    Having my first blip...

    Since I started using calorie counting/MFP. Since last Saturday I have been "off plan" so to speak as I was down south visiting family. I knew I'd have to make some wise choices with food and find alternative ways to exercise as I couldn't afford the £8 gym classes near my family. I've ended up...
  76. ChubLock

    Do you count veg?

    I try and count everything :)
  77. ChubLock

    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    Tonight was bangers, mash and onion gravy for me :D a gut busting 600 cals :D
  78. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    F**k doing plyometric lunges, the normal ones are hell enough!!
  79. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I can't even get on and off the loo properly! :o
  80. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    No one told me I'd ache this much....ouch!!
  81. ChubLock

    Online Meeting Thread - our very first!

    My challenge this week is to not have any sweets - my biggest downfall.
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    Online meeting name - vote here!

    Me three.
  83. ChubLock

    November challenge

    Thanks bostik, it's gutting not having an "enter" key of my craptop :p
  84. ChubLock

    Online Meeting Thread - our very first!

    I weighed in at 197.7lbs today so 2lb off for me :D
  85. ChubLock

    November challenge

    Sorry to be a pain but can someone please edit my stats. 2lb loss, 3lb to go :)
  86. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I'm scared...first Pump tomorrow :D
  87. ChubLock

    Friday Weighers

    Another loss here...2lb off :D Well done on the losseses guys :D
  88. ChubLock

    Bought some quinoa.....

    You're killing me Legomom :D :D
  89. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I have not caught the attack bug but that buzzy feeling you get get with Attack I deffo get with Combat :)
  90. ChubLock

    Slow Cooker???

    I have the Tesco's one and it's good. I must admit, I had it for 9/10 months and never used it but I braved it few weeks ago and SC a whole roast chicken (just chucked whole chicken in as is with no water but skin removed and cooked on high for 5hrs. It came out beautifully flakey and lush :D I...
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    Bought some quinoa.....

    Oh dear!! i'm sorry to laugh but this post has made me chuckle tonight! :D
  92. ChubLock

    Just veg.

    I would eat that, my carnivore partner wouldn't be impressed! Lol. Did it fill you up? :)
  93. ChubLock

    Anyone go to a WW/SW/RC/etc meeting but not follow the plan?

    I would probably go to WW if I could afford it and still CC. My GPs run a "Healthy Lives" service whereby you are weighed once a week and given advice etc. Their scales are so fancy it gives your hydration levels, body fat % and your body "age".
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    Toby carvery... any advice?

    I can imagine - your meal sounds lovely :)
  95. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I am still struggling to get round to the fact that if I start Pump I'll see decent differences. Can it have a good affect if the KGs is kept low or does it have to be quite a significant amount of weight being handled? I am due to give Pump a go at 11am next Saturday :) I did combat x3 this...
  96. ChubLock

    Breakfast...

    I'm a bit like you Caroline...once I've eaten breakfast my appetite is kicked started for the day and it's hunger all day! I tend to have mine between 9am-10am.
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    Will I be able to wear heels when I weigh less?!

    Because I didn't know if it was just me but at the minute (14 and a bit stone) and when I was heavier I've found walking in heels so uncomfortable and literally can only wear heels "from car to bar" because every joint in my lower limbs kills. I was wondering if anyone knows if heel wearing...
  98. ChubLock

    What do you intend to do to celebrate once you reach goal?

    That guy sounds like a right dick, you're much better off without. Can't wait to read your goal thread Caroline :) When I get to goal I'm gonna go out for a posh do in the poshest frock and HEELS hopefully - and maybe get some professional piccies.
  99. ChubLock

    Toby carvery... any advice?

    Oops cross posted hun...what did you have? :)
  100. ChubLock

    Toby carvery... any advice?

    Definitely have a little roast meal. I'd have a small amount of turkey/chick, LOADS of veggies, tiny bit of mash or potato and a splosh of gravy. Can you exercise before or after to take the edge off slightly?
  101. ChubLock

    *Does a little celebratory dance*

    Thanks guys - your ongoing support makes this so much easier for me! :D I burnt approx 600 cals at the gym tonight to work off my celebratory meal :D lol
  102. ChubLock

    November challenge

    Please someone add me (can't do it :o) 5lbs for me please :)
  103. ChubLock

    *Does a little celebratory dance*

    I weighed myself this morning and I was 2lbs lighter...which in turns means I've met my 2 stone target today :D :D Yay I am so happy I've told anyone who'll listen! I just need to get into the 13s bracket next and i'll be happy :D I celebrated my loss with a pub meal of tandoori chicken, pilau...
  104. ChubLock

    October Challenge

    I weighed in a day early today (had a night out planned tonight so planned especially) and I've lost 2.5lbs since last weigh in so I've exceeded my October target :D :D
  105. ChubLock

    Back after a nightmare holiday!!

    Oh no, what a shame about the hols..so glad your little boy is doing okay now. Welcome back :)
  106. ChubLock

    What do you eat when you're low on cals but hungry?!

    Just curious :)
  107. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I always try and chance it with Combat as it's often fully booked! 9 times out of 10 I get on. Guys, my favourite Combat instructor is now taking a Pump class on Saturdays but being a beginner to Pump i'm nervous. Will it actually help me lose weight or is it just for creating definition in...
  108. ChubLock

    Low Calorie slow cooker recipes

    I love to slow cook a whole chicken ~ I just add the whole chicken as is to the pot (skin removed) with no water and cook on high for 5hrs. You've got chicken coming out of your ears afterwards! :D
  109. ChubLock

    Low Fat Chili Recipe

    I will deffo have to try that - it's interesting about the cauli rice though, I've never seen or done that before..I'd love to have a go but I'm anxious about getting it wrong!
  110. ChubLock

    Goal and Motivation.

    I just cannot wait to be in the 13 stones bracket...I can't remember when I was last that light!!
  111. ChubLock

    Chili Con Carne 376 cals WITH TOPPINGS!

    Sounds amazing!
  112. ChubLock

    Feeling low

    Thanks guys - I knew you'd be supportive when I was having a little melt down. I just want to be slim and I hate that I'll have put my journey back a few weeks but i'll get there eventually :)
  113. ChubLock

    Filling breakfast........

    I must be odd...I don't find the Oastosimple filling at all but I am a greedy piggy and need a LOT of food to feel full (hence why I'm so overweight!). I can never be bothered to make a cooked brekkie so I either have shreddies or weetabix (usually with a small banana) at approx 9am and I'm...
  114. ChubLock

    a little off topic but .....

    Of course, I'll just go check it out. Hope you're okay hun xx
  115. ChubLock

    Chippy

    My local chippy does a small chips which I think was 250g-300g but sorry I cannot remember the KCals. Chippy chips are SO intense and good :D
  116. ChubLock

    Friday Weighers

    It was 0.4lb off for me this week so just one wee under half a pound. Lol. 26lb off :)
  117. ChubLock

    Just messed up

    I've had a pretty horrendous few days, food wise, and thanks to MFP and you guys on here I've accepted that I've just got to move on and make better food choices for the rest of the week. Try not to stress too much about it hun :)
  118. ChubLock

    whats the best thing to order ..........

    It's the area I really struggle with takeaways - especially since it's one of my favourite past times to eat out!
  119. ChubLock

    should i switch?

    Why don't you try SW for a few more weeks and then try CC if it still isn't working for you :)
  120. ChubLock

    Just wondering ..........

    What a fab thing to offer :D
  121. ChubLock

    Feeling low

    Feeling a bit low. I went out for a meal last night with OH after seeing Peter Kay live. I had 3-4 alcoholic drinks throughout the gig so they equated to a few hundred Kcals. And then the meal was a waste of good calories - I think my whole day equated to 2750 calories - and I don't even no if...
  122. ChubLock

    Anyone have any tasty low cal but filling soup recipes?

    Carrot & coriander is nice for lunch. 1x large onion finely chopped, 2 x finely chopped garlic cloves - fry these two for approx 5 mins in some Fry Lights. Then add 450g carrots peeled and chopped up, cook for another 5 mins. Then add 1litre of vegetable stock (I used 4tsp of reduced salt...
  123. ChubLock

    Argh...HRM problems.

    Oh really. That's interesting to know.
  124. ChubLock

    CC NSV - Non-Scale Victories!

    Fantastic NSV's guys, lets keep it up :D
  125. ChubLock

    CC NSV - Non-Scale Victories!

    I had 3 or 4 people at work telling me I looked much slimmer today...it's so lovely to hear and makes the hard work well worth the while. I so can't WAIT to be in the 13 stones bracket :D :D
  126. ChubLock

    Argh...HRM problems.

    Thanks for your post MartinD - very helpful. I had the monitor running for 50mins of combat today and it came out with a burn of approx 571Kcals.
  127. ChubLock

    Calorie counting rocks!

    Well done! :D I've only been doing MFP properly for about 5 weeks now and i've lost more weight in that time then I ever did faffing about with points. I love how MFP is fitting in with my life and I never thought i'd say it but even I am beginning to enjoy exercising. So glad it's working out...
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    Calorie Surprises

    Woohoo, nice one - I <3 Pom Bears :D
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    October Challenge

    I'm really sorry half of my keyboard has broken so I cannot copy and paste the list :o I've lost 3lb this week, 1lb to go. Can anyone add for me? :D
  130. ChubLock

    Hello Everyone !

    Definitely join Myfitnesspal Claire - it's really helped me! Welcome to Minimins :)
  131. ChubLock

    Help help help

    I started out wanting to lose 2lb per week so my daily limit was 1230...oh my word I was STARVING!! So I changed my activity level to sedentary but also reduced my weight loss per week to just 1lb and now I'm on 1600. This = a happy me but still losing weight slowly but surely. Hope you find the...
  132. ChubLock

    Friday Weighers

    Thankyou :)
  133. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Wow...when you guys talk to about pump it scares me!! Lol.
  134. ChubLock

    Argh...HRM problems.

    I'm 22. I'm very unfit and my heart does race when I do a high impact class like combat or 20:20:20. I was so out of puff today. When I'm on the gym equipment heart monitors it has my HR at 180 at times, especially the treadmill. I unfortunately cannot stretch to a Polar at this stage but maybe...
  135. ChubLock

    Friday Weighers

    Well done Bostik. I lost 3.4lb this week :)
  136. ChubLock

    Argh...HRM problems.

    Thanks H :)
  137. ChubLock

    Argh...HRM problems.

    I did read the manual but it's not really that user friendly!! Took me ages to work out how to put my weight in the damn thing! I wore it again today for 1hr of 20:20:20 and it had "561" in big letters and "57kcals" in smaller letters?!
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    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    ASP - that sounds delicious! I went for a pub dinner with family tonight. Butternut squash risotto with parmesean shavings and rocket for main (it was hooooge) with chunky gastro chips. And a trio of icecream, three large scoops of banana, blackcurrant and pistachio icecream...BUT I did burn...
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    Argh...HRM problems.

    Buy Kinetik Heart Rate Monitor Watch at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Heart rate monitors. I've got one of these HRM so a cheapy option. I set it up correctly and strapped my chest belt on correctly etc etc. Did 50 mins of intense Body Combat with my heart rate averaging around 175-190 for...
  140. ChubLock

    Dry or cooked weight?

    Thank you :)
  141. ChubLock

    Drinks

    Yep, I count cups of tea/full fat coke but I'm still unsure about squash/cordial because I literally use the tiniest dash so I doubt it has more then 1 Kcal in it. I also count all fruit juices.
  142. ChubLock

    Dry or cooked weight?

    I had 100g of COOKED Tilda easy cook Basmati rice - any idea of calories? :)
  143. ChubLock

    Dry or cooked weight?

    For pasta and rice especially, do you weigh them before or after cooking? :)
  144. ChubLock

    Calorie Surprises

    I think Crumpets are good calories for their substance. 86kcals per crumpet (Sainsbury's). Yummy :D I think pasta, bread and rice are all eyeopeners in the calorie stakes for me, and sweets too!
  145. ChubLock

    Hello! :) Just joined.

    Hellooo, welcome to MiniMins :)
  146. ChubLock

    Heart Rate Monitor

    That watch looks really good - how would I use it?!
  147. ChubLock

    Friday Weighers

    I was disappointed yesterday. 2lb on :( that's the 2lb i lost last week :(
  148. ChubLock

    Off Topic: tell me a little bit about yourself.

    CC is surprisingly flexible and is fitting in well with my life at the moment although my losses are slow because I've only reduced to 1600 not 1200 because I love my food too much!!
  149. ChubLock

    hello new here!

    Hello, welcome to MiniMins - I'm sure you'll find it really supportive here. I know it's definitely helping me with my weightloss and of course, Myfitnesspal. Have you joined MFP? :)
  150. ChubLock

    Off Topic: tell me a little bit about yourself.

    As a regular forum user I often enjoy learning a bit more about my virtual friends so would anyone like to share some more information about themselves. I'll start. I'm Chublock (nickname from OH) and I'm 22. I work FT as a children's nurse and I've been battling my weight for nearly 10 years...
  151. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Nope, I can't even do a proper press up on my knees. BUT I am a beginner when it comes to press ups so I'm sure it'll come with time.
  152. ChubLock

    what a revelation!

    So you've still got calories left for today? Eat them if you're hungry :) I've only got some crappy mechanical ones but they do still help :) I am going to get some digital ones though as my current scales only for 5g graduations and digital scales do 1g :)
  153. ChubLock

    What does your partner think of your CC?

    Sounds like a lot of partners are similar in their skeptical views! ;)
  154. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Combat was so good tonight...except the pushups!!
  155. ChubLock

    what a revelation!

    Keep at it! do you have scales? :)
  156. ChubLock

    what a revelation!

    I need to tackle this too but I struggle with this aspect too - good luck :)
  157. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Me too!!
  158. ChubLock

    October Challenge

    Thx :)
  159. ChubLock

    Are there benefits to weighing in everyday?

    Seems a very popular thing to do on MFP and I don't get why?!
  160. ChubLock

    October Challenge

    I've been missed off :( can I join in please, 4lb off for me.
  161. ChubLock

    Recipe websites

    Skinnytaste - this is meant to be good :)
  162. ChubLock

    Coping with eating out...

    It's the one area I am really struggling with - I don't think it helps that I've been for two curries in the last week (special occasions though) and it's been a major downfall for me. I'll have to work extra hard at the gym or pool on Sunday. But obviously, I'm sure there will be other...
  163. ChubLock

    Friday Weighers

    2.2lbs off this week for me :D :D
  164. ChubLock

    October Challenge

    Me please...5lb to lose this month please :D
  165. ChubLock

    RaineyJanes wake up

    Hello, welcome to Minimins :) I'm also in my 20s and struggling with weightloss - slowly and steady wins the race (thats what I keep telling myself ;)). It has taken me 9 months to lose 21lbs but that has been on and off plan and I know that those 21lbs have gone from my life forever! Join MFP :D
  166. ChubLock

    Seriously Given Up :'(

    Have a hug hun (((hugs)))
  167. ChubLock

    I blew it tonight...

    Thanks guys, I love MiniMins! :D
  168. ChubLock

    What does your partner think of your CC?

    BettyDraper - My OH is exactly the same, he's far more supportive when I exercise!
  169. ChubLock

    My lovely girl arrives on Wednesday

    Aww how fab :)
  170. ChubLock

    What does your partner think of your CC?

    It drives mine insane:o we've been together for 2yrs and he says i've been on a diet ever since we got together! The shame. He says when I'm not eating food I'm thinking about it/writing about it - and he's bloody right! haha.
  171. ChubLock

    veggies

    I've never really roasted my veg but I had some roasted carrots the other night and they were ruddy delish!
  172. ChubLock

    I blew it tonight...

    That feeling of guilt is REALLY hard to shift though isn't it?! :o
  173. ChubLock

    I blew it tonight...

    And now I feel like crap a doodle-do! I knew I had a curry planned with OH tonight prior to the circus so in my head I prepared what I was going to have: chicken shashlik, boiled rice and 1 x chapatti. But what happened was: x2 poppadums to begin with + lots of yummy chutneys including the...
  174. ChubLock

    Best takeaway curry for CC-ing.

    Wow, you've never had a curry?! do you not like spice? :)
  175. ChubLock

    Best takeaway curry for CC-ing.

    Anyone else got any other ideas? :)
  176. ChubLock

    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    I'm making a roast tonight!
  177. ChubLock

    Best takeaway curry for CC-ing.

    Well I mean restaurant but it'll be a proper curry house - my OH wants to go for a curry prior to going to the circus this Saturday but obviously I don't want to sabotage my plan completely. I won't get a starter just the main so what do we think? :)
  178. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Hard - my heart was thumping at the end. My first go at Body Attack is tomorrow - what should I expect?
  179. ChubLock

    my Calorie Counting essentials

    Minimins, MFP and my 5g increment scales are my three top tools :)
  180. ChubLock

    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    Well tonight I had a naughty night...240g of chip shop chips washed down with 500ml of Crabbies alcoholic ginger beer...burp!! I whopping 829 kcals but I tell you what girls, I've enjoyed every last mouthful and will not be craving them for a long time now. I'm going to work extra hard at body...
  181. ChubLock

    My first 'bad' day yesterday

    Look at this way, you're still 500 under the RDA! Don't stress hun :)
  182. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Voodoo & Serano - Overload (Hixxy & Re-con Remix) BABY050 - YouTube I know it's a bit off topic but this is my favourite Body Combat track, I shall miss it because our instructor used to intersperse old songs but I don't think this one will feature anymore!
  183. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I too did the new 49 release tonight - that Barbara Striesand track really got me going - I can't help but shaking my hips at the same time :o I was DRIPPING by the end, I <3 it. I am a real Combat Convert now :D :D
  184. ChubLock

    Reactions to calorie counting

    I just say "I'm going it alone" because everyone knows me as an old WW and now lots of people are now doing WW! :)
  185. ChubLock

    Evening meals for under 500Kcal per portion?

    Oh wow! that is low and filling. Fab, thank you :)
  186. ChubLock

    Evening meals for under 500Kcal per portion?

    Does anyone have any decent evening meal ideas and recipes they could share because evening times is where I struggle and my calorie intake rises sharply!
  187. ChubLock

    It's been a while..

    Hellooo :)
  188. ChubLock

    What exercise do you do?

    Wow some of your exercise choices sound hardcore guys! Hats of to ya :D
  189. ChubLock

    Wahey!!I lost weight!

    Thanks guys, <3 all this support :D
  190. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I can't wait for 49!! :D I've also got my first Attack class next friday :)
  191. ChubLock

    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    Sounds delicious I think i'll make that :D
  192. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Ah right okay - I was really worried that I hadn't done a good job. I'm going to combat tomorrow so back to the sweaty mess again. From a Pump point of view, as a beginner, how should I go about pushing myself next time?
  193. ChubLock

    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    I had a Tesco's breaded cod fillet (235kcals) 125g spicy wedges (185kcals) and 80g sweetcorn (96kcals). For afters I had 125g of Kelly's clotted cream & blackcurrant ice cream (256kcals). Yummy :D
  194. ChubLock

    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    Ooh please post your recipe :D :D
  195. ChubLock

    First week weigh in!!

    Wow - well done you :D :D
  196. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Well I went to Pump for the first time today but annoyingly, I was 5-10 mins late so missed the intro and therefore didn't have time to familiarize myself with the bar or different weights. I just had a bar and 1kg on each side plus 1kg hand weights so just alternated between those two. I am a...
  197. ChubLock

    Any good CC books?

    I love to read books so having guidance to read would be fab :)
  198. ChubLock

    Wahey!!I lost weight!

    Thanks guys, I'm really pleased. SO happy to be in the 14s bracket now too :D
  199. ChubLock

    CC NSV - Non-Scale Victories!

    How fab RachBlue :)
  200. ChubLock

    Wahey!!I lost weight!

    I weigh in at my local surgery - they are running a healthy living scheme - and i haven't been for 4 weeks. I was worried because in the last 4 weeks I have visited family and it's really hard to diet with my family but my perseverance over the last 10 days has payed off, I was 4lb less since...
  201. ChubLock

    CC NSV - Non-Scale Victories!

    Someone at work who struggles with weightloss like I do said to me today "ooh you look like you've deffo lost weight, at least a dress size" which was nice because when I lost my first stone I got quite a few comments but obviously the compliments plateaued alongside with my weightloss but now...
  202. ChubLock

    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    I had 4 slices of Goodfella's thin crust pepperoni pizza (just under half a pizza) so it was 439kcals!! :eek: but it was soooo good.
  203. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I know, it felt totally surreal - I think it's cos I'd taken a large gulp of water in a rest and it was a bit of trapped air :( Can anyone tell me what body pump is like? I have a day off on Thursday and a gym a bit further away does pump but having never done it before I'm a bit apprehensive.
  204. ChubLock

    Swimming v walking

    Ah yes, don't go if you've got the lurgy :p lol
  205. ChubLock

    What exercise do you do?

    I'm really bad, i bloody hate walking! Lol.
  206. ChubLock

    Swimming v walking

    I might go again on Sunday, lets do it :D
  207. ChubLock

    Which sports bra do you use?

    I had a £6 sports bra from Matalan (looks like a shock absorber) which was great when I was less fit and didn't move as much but now I'm giving it some welly my boobies are all over the shop, and jogging really hurts!
  208. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Well I don't know what I did tonight at Body Combat but I really got bad cramp down my right side, through my stomach, so much so I thought I was going to have to leave the room to vomit! I think I just over did it slightly and the instructor told me to aim my jabs higher as I was hunched over...
  209. ChubLock

    Hello- not so newbie here!

    Thanks hun :) I have been dieting on/off since January - I joined WW in January at 228lbs and did really well up until April and then I had a break for 3 months where I put a little bit back on but now I'm "in the zone" and finding MFP really helpful.
  210. ChubLock

    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    I had a treat tonight! :D x2 tesco finest sweet chilli sausages (275kcals for two oven baked) with a medium jacket potato (approx 200 kcals) and sweetcorn with onion gravy. I've also got some room left for my beloved ice cream but I'm not craving it so I may leave it :)
  211. ChubLock

    What exercise do you do?

    Following on from the swimming vs walking thread I thought I'd just ask the majority of us do? I do Body Combat on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (well not every week but I always go to the Tuesday night class). This week I swam on Sunday, tonight I did 1hr body combat, Thursday I'm going to...
  212. ChubLock

    Swimming v walking

    Wow, 60 lengths Snakes & Ladders. I get tired after 25! I haven't swam for months and went back on friday and I shattered after 20!
  213. ChubLock

    Hello- not so newbie here!

    ApplySomePressure - hello to a fellow CC/MFP. I am 22 and a similar weight to you (currently 211lb) so we're similar stat wise :) Helloooo :)
  214. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Ooh I can't wait for the new body combat. Gina B - what's the average calorie burn for body combat? I always come out of my class dripping with sweat and my heart races so hard at some points. I know I probably don't work as hard as someone fit as you but I do give it my best shot - although...
  215. ChubLock

    So, monday evening - how's it going guys?

    I went over on my calorie allowance...AGAIN! I'm going to have to work extra hard tomorrow at the gym but the jelly and icecream was well worth it :D
  216. ChubLock

    So, monday evening - how's it going guys?

    What's everyone having/had for their tea tonight? I know it's late but I have a whole chicken in the oven roasting which I'm going to have with diced paprika oven baked potato's and broccoli. I might have to make a splash of gravy if it's too dry. I've hopefully managed to stay within my calorie...
  217. ChubLock

    your dieting must haves !!!

    It's v. nice :D
  218. ChubLock

    Anyone a similar height and weight?

    Wow, well done you!! You are my new inspiration. Do you have any before and after pics? :)
  219. ChubLock

    your dieting must haves !!!

    I like 0% greek yogurt (or cheaper alternative) with a Highlights choc sachet stirred into for a low fat version of chocolate angel delight. (Sorry, I don't know the kcals per portion).
  220. ChubLock

    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    I've decided to have some Fruit n Fibre!
  221. ChubLock

    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    I had 1/2 a carton of Tesco's Fresh chicken and sweetcorn soup (170 kcals). I don't feel SUPER full up but it's late so I am tempted not to have anything else. I've got a couple of hundred calories left and the temptation to eat some more "Kelly's clotted cream with blackcurrants" ice cream that...
  222. ChubLock

    Big brother!

    I love Celeb BB that I think the real BB is going to be such a let down.
  223. ChubLock

    What is the worst film you've ever seen?

    I have to agree with a lot of these, especially Benjamin Button! So boring, I just couldn't get into it. I also hate "The Hills Have Eyes" and "Sideways"
  224. ChubLock

    Fat Free Banana Muffins - 53 calories each

    Oh my word they sound delicious! I am a TOTAL baking novice so when I'm feeling brave I may try these at some point.
  225. ChubLock

    Yummy 300 calorie Pizza

    Can you get the warburtons square from any supermarket?
  226. ChubLock

    Swimming!

    Not sure re: heating the pool - you might as well ask though! Well this thread inspired me to get back in the pool. I got to the gym with 25 mins to spare before it closed so I managed 18 lengths + 2 cool down. After length 4 my heart rate was racing! I'll deffo have to go back again.
  227. ChubLock

    I just found the best thing on earth!

    Ooh they sound good :D
  228. ChubLock

    Sportswear - where do you get yours?

    I got some really nice, comfy and flattering 3/4 length black joggers (size 16) from Matalan and I'm happy with them. I went back a couple of months later to get some more and made the bad error of not trying the trousers I'd picked up on. I got to the gym and found they were skin tight...
  229. ChubLock

    Anyone a similar height and weight?

    Francesca23 - how long did it take for you to go from over 15 stones to 10? I'm 15st1 and have been for a long time (down from 16st 4lb) and I can just never imagine being 5 stone lighter!!
  230. ChubLock

    Anyone a similar height and weight?

    Thanks! I am still struggling but I really need to shift some lbs, I iz too fat!!
  231. ChubLock

    Spinning

    I found Spinning not to be for me but good luck, it's meant to be a real kcal burner!
  232. ChubLock

    Swimming!

    I need to get back into swimming. I might start going on Friday's after work, depending on how busy it is. When I went at my height of WW I tried to do 30 lengths in 30 mins (I get bored after half an hour) so when I go back next week I'm going to aim to do 20.
  233. ChubLock

    Anyone a similar height and weight?

    I'm 5ft4 and weigh 15st 1lb so i'm huge!! but I have come down from 16st 4lb :eek: I use MFP too after running out of money to do WW. I did have it set to 2lb loss per week but I struggle to eat within limits, I find the -350 kcals in red depresses me so I've decided to switch it to 1.5lb loss...
  234. ChubLock

    Found A great meal plan :)

    Fab thread, thanks :)
  235. ChubLock

    Hartleys jelly!

    <3 jelly!
  236. ChubLock

    Green Tea

    The majority of herbal weightloss tablets have green tea extract in them. I've drunk GT in the past but the Tesco's GT is absolutely rancid.
  237. ChubLock

    What Made You Want To Lose Weight?

    Well I've always known I need to lose weight but I am not happy in my own skin...I am disgusting!
  238. ChubLock

    Fish Pedicures

    It's a very weird sensation. I went last December with six of my colleagues and the reactions went from totally non-plussed to someone totally freaking out. I was more towards the freaking end of the scale but I just "got into the zone" and tried to forget about the tickly feeling. The initial...
  239. ChubLock

    Pauline Quirk

    She looks incredibly (also she now looks like Susan from neighbours, lol!) :D
  240. ChubLock

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Hello! I'm new to this thread. I've only been doing Body Combat for about 4 months but I love it :D I used to be an aerobics kinda girl but when I went back to aerobics last Monday I was SO bored!! I only get the chance to do body combat 2x a week but sometimes 3 depending on what day my day off...
  241. ChubLock

    Body fat percentage

    Wow, my % is 48!!
  242. ChubLock

    Paul Mckenna

    I do a mix of WW and Paul McKenna (old habits die hard re: the WW). I too am struggling with the stop when you are full - hate wasting my food!
  243. ChubLock

    Pasta

    Very helpful, thanks Sawyer :)
  244. ChubLock

    points for super noodles?

    I love mild curry supernoodles! deffo have to be a treat now!
  245. ChubLock

    Celebrity big brother

    I love Amy!!
  246. ChubLock

    What is your WW product favourite?

    I love the WW sweet chilli crisps (2PP a pack), they're really flavoursome and I much prefer them to the "baked" crisps on the market. I also love the chilli and wedges ready meal, utterly scrumptious! :D
  247. ChubLock

    High daily pro points

    Gosh I appear to have the opposite problem - I cannot seem to make my points stretch far enough, lol :p
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