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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    another ultra quick update! Weight is currently 159lbs, 11st 5lbs. Comfortable size 12 in jeans, size 10 in tops. Im not actively trying to loose weight anymore. Im focusing on trying to maintain. I would like to loose another stone, but overall im very happy with things at the minute. Im not...
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    Weight loss and gallstones?

    Anyone? xxxx
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    Anybody been to Kos, Greece?

    We've been to Kos three times, we loved it so much after that we booked our wedding there after we came home from our first trip there! The locals are so friendly, the food is fantastic! You can go into any restaurant and ask them to cook you anything, even if it's not on their menu. Weather is...
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    Weight loss and gallstones?

    Hi all, Over the past 18 months I've lost almost 8 stone. However, since January I've been suffering with episodes of severe stomach pain. I get a terrible sharp pain in the upper right quadrant of my stomach, accompanied with nausea and vomiting. The pain last a few hours, then subsides to a...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Wow, haven't updated in such a long time. Ultra quick update: Well, I'm back at Uni now. Weight-loss wise, I'm kinda at a standstill. I'm 167lbs. My weight has pretty much stayed the same since mid April. I really want to be 145lbs for holiday. This puts me at a BMI of 25. So I'm determined to...
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    Just got a quote for my surgery

    Hi sugar_lipswales, congrats on your amazing weight loss! I've lost 95lbs now, I'm down to 180lbs from 275lbs and I'm starting to worry about needing a tummy tuck. Can I ask how long it took to get the go-ahead, from your GP referring you? Best of luck with the op :) xxx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Haven't updated for a while now. Been a bit up and down recently. Ive been finding it a struggle to lose weight recently, despite not changing my diet or exercise regime. After a lot of thinking, the only thing I can attribute it to is the Pill, Cerazette. I started taking this at the start of...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    whooo, lost another 5lb this week! I now weigh 13stone 3lbs (185lbs)....just 10lbs to go until I meet my initial target weight! Total weight loss to date is 6stone 6lbs xxx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    I weighed in again this morning despite only weighing 2 days ago, but I think me and DH are going out for drinks tonight so thought it would be best to do it today. Anyway, I am VERY pleased, I weigh 13stone 8lbs (190lbs)! Very happy :D all the exercise is really making a huge difference. Brings...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    So i weighed today, and I'm 13stone 11lbs, which means I've lost 1lb of the weight I gained over the weekend. Fingers crossed I can shift the other pound by the end of the week! Tried a coat on in Asda today in a size 14 and it fit me :) xxx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Wow, time for an update methinks. So, I had my birthday weekend away with the hubby and we had a lovely time. A few meals out, a few cheeky drinks, was really nice :) I wore my size 16 Lipsy dress on Saturday night which was amazing, and I actually felt like I looked nice for the first time in a...
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    Wii or kenect?

    You wont regret it! I started using the Your Shape game at the start of the month and I've lost 9lbs since using it, so I really think its making a difference :) xxx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    I weighed again this morning, as I did a mega exercise session yesterday and burned 500cals so I wanted to see if it had any effect! I've lost another 2lbs since I weighed 2 days ago which is surprising but very welcome! I've really increased the amount of exercise I do and it seems to be paying...
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    Wii or kenect?

    I've previously owned a Wii and had Wii Fit...whilst it was fun, I didn't think it pushed me hard enough. Also I found that sometimes it wouldn't track movements well. I also played Just Dance on the Wii, and again I found it wasn't good at tracking your movement...I would actually work hard and...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Wow, been super busy so I haven't had much time to update this! Got a few minutes for a quick update though. Just home from gym, burned 370cals in 40mins. Alternated between 2 and a half mins of powerwalking with 2 and a half mins of running on treadmill. Did that for 30mins, then finished off...
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    Here goes...

    Hi, welcome to the forum :) Best of luck with your weight loss journey! YOU CAN DO IT! I started at a similar weight to you, and my goal is also 175lbs. I currently weigh 199lbs...I'm not gonna lie, the diet wasn't easy at first but now its easy peasy, second nature :) Looking forward to...
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    36lb til Sky Dive!

    Best of luck with your weight loss journey! You'll be doing that skydive in no time :) xxx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    OMG I did it! I'm 199lbs!! Soooo happy :) Lost 2lbs overall this week so I'm pretty pleased with that. Not weighing in again until next Saturday now...need to stop weighing so often! Now I've got to 199 I'm hoping I won't be tempted to jump on the scales all the time haha. xxx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    I fancy getting my hair cut quite short too, not sure what I fancy. Definitely want it re-styled before my birthday at the end of the month...need to get some magazines and have a look for some inspiration lol :) I think my husband would have a fit if I came in with another pair of shoes haha! xxx
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    2012 mission: 11 stone hot body :)

    Hope your meeting went well xxx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Thanks NicoleW :) The biggest tip I can give is to set small mini goals for yourself...that way, it doesn't seem like a huge task. Another biggie is...remember to treat yourself! It doesn't have to be with food, but one day a month, I'll eat whatever I like and not feel guilty about it! I...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Just got home from shopping in town. I decided to buy size 16 clothes..and OMG they fit me! It was sooo nice to be able to walk into River Island and know I could buy things from there! I got a few tops, all size 16 which fit me lovely. I also bought a size 16 pair of jeans, which I can get into...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Another 200cals burnt on YSFE last night :D Didn't end up going out for a run as the weather is terrible here. So I 'ran' 2k on YSFE which I'm pretty pleased with! It was supposed to take 20mins, but I finished it in 15mins and to be honest I could have ran more lol. xxx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Been mooching online looking for nice dresses to wear on my birthday night out. I'm sooo excited about the fact I can now fit into Lipsy dresses :) always wanted one, but they would never fit me :( Its amazing that I can now walk into pretty much any high street shop again and buy clothes I want...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Feeling a little bit better about things today :) Burned 220cals on YSFE last night which I'm pleased with. Gonna go for a run tonight when DH gets in from work too. Gonna weigh in at the weekend again. I REALLY wanna be 199lbs....Officially out of the 200's. Fingers crossed I can do it. Last...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    So here we are...exactly 1 year today, I began my diet. I have lost 5st 4lbs since this very day last year. I think size 18 is starting to get a little bit too big, especially tops. So I'm gonna buy size 16 tops from now on, and next time I go into town I'm gonna try a pair of size 16 jeans on...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Thanks wirralmum :) I wish you all the best with your weight loss. You can do it! If I can, anyone can xx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    So, I had to slightly change the C25K thing as I cannot find the USB to charge my iPod. So I did a 5min warm up in the house on Kinect and then I managed to run 400m without stopping. Not fantastic, but better than I thought I could do. I could have done a little bit more but my head's all over...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Thanks princess-jader :) Its so nice to hear that my story is inspiring others. I don't follow a particular diet, just calorie counting, healthy eating, exercise etc. Although I do try and avoid carbs if I can, but if I do fancy some I'll have a handful of brown rice pasta. I eat a lot of fresh...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Wow, well done on your 3lb loss! I'm coping better than I thought I would. I've removed all temptation like leftover sweets, nuts etc. so its back to normal now. Can't wait to get back into the gym though. Its closed tomorrow so I'm gonna go on Tuesday, looking forward to it. Had a few drinks...
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    Im NOT going to be a fat fiance!!!

    Huge congrats on your engagement! Have you guys set a date yet? Best of luck with your weight loss journey, looking forward to reading all about your progress and wedding plans :) xx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Lol alcohol really does give you the munchies! Must admit I was partial to the odd greasy takeaway after a few too many drinks :) always tastes sooooo much better when you're drunk. I see from your sig that you restarted today LinzLinz. How has your first day been? Must admit my willpower...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    You've still got a while until weigh in :) I'm sure that if you have gained any weight the majority will be back off by the time you weigh in. My mum ate TONS of sweets but didn't have any alcohol and her weight's stayed the same. My dad ate no sweets but drank a lot of cider/lager and he's...
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    New years resolution

    I eat no more than around 1200 a day now, 3 meals, no snacks. Although when I was pregnant I did aim for about 1800. I'd recommend that, because its tough going from eating lost and lots of calories to such a low amount! I aim for each meal to be around 300-400 calories. Tiaratara, sorry to...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Thanks for your kind words dublinrose and tootsweets. I remember joining this forum almost a year ago now, and reading people's stories and thinking 'I can't do this' but its been the best year of my life. Keep positive and you WILL achieve your goals. I never really lost the baby weight I...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Thanks audfen and LinzLinz. I really surprised myself with how I ate over Xmas...I was offered chocolate, sweets etc. but I just automatically found myself saying 'no'. I wasn't even tempted by it, I think I'm mentally stronger than I think I am. I managed to get to the gym yesterday for a...
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    screwed up

    These things are sent to try us hun. Big hug :) Don't beat yourself up about it xxx
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    My Success story. 72lb in 12 months! (NOW WITH PICS!)

    Huge congrats :D you've lost exactly the same amount as me this year (5st 2lbs). Heres to losing even more in 2012! xxx
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    norovirus

    Oh goodness, how inconsiderate of your in-laws! I'd be furious. I had norovirus when I was PG with my son and it was really nasty. My MW told me that your baby will always take what it needs from your body first so your baby should be fine. I suffered with hyperemesis when PG with my daughter...
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    the biggest loser 2012

    Looking forward to this as I love the show. However I didn't know Angie had died, just had to Google it. RIP Angie xxx
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    New years resolution

    Hi girls :) I also have about 4 stone more to lose. I have lost 5st 2lbs this year, I currently weigh 14st 7lbs. I initially set my target weight at 12st7lbs, so only 2st more to go but think I definitely wanna get down to 10st in the long term. I haven't weighed myself since last Thursday...
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    Will weight loss reduce excess hair???

    Tami: After a lot of research, I decided to follow a very low carb diet, as apparently PCOS-ers don't metabolise carbs properly (or something like that anyway!). I eat a lot of fruit, veg, chicken, fish etc. Not a lot of carbs, but if I do fancy some I'll have a handful of wholewheat pasta with...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    So I have survived the Xmas period! Must say I think I've done really well. Ate a few nibbles at my parent's Christmas Eve party. Then on Xmas Day I had my lunch and a small piece of chocolate tart which I was unable to finish. Then thats been pretty much it! Been snacking a little bit on...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Thank you Emmaline :D Hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas. My doctor was very pleased with how much weight I've lost which is fab. DH hid the scales this morning, so I won't be weighing myself until the New Year now. I'm looking forward to Christmas now, its taken a while but I...
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    Exercise DVD

    I have the Zumba DVD boxset and its really good! Definitely gets you working, a shower is a must afterwards cos you work up a sweat lol xxx
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    Just remembered I've got my postnatal check at the doctor's tomorrow. It will be the first time I've seen my doctor since she told me I had PCOS, all my antenatal care was midwife-led so I never saw her throughout the pregnancy. I hope she acknowledges the fact Ive lost a lot of weight. However...
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    Flab to Fab (hopefully!)...my weight loss diary

    So I've been wanting to jot down my thoughts and feelings regarding my weight loss for a long time. After almost 1 year of dieting, I think its about time I started! In October 2010, me and my DH went to my GP's, concerned about the fact that we'd been trying for a baby for almost 2 years and...
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    2012 mission: 11 stone hot body :)

    Hi, Just wanted to say well done on your weight loss :) Stay focused hun and the pounds will drop off xxx
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    Will weight loss reduce excess hair???

    I was diagnosed with PCOS in October 2010. I weighed 19st 9lbs and suffered with horrendous acne and excessive facial hair. Since January 2011, I have lost 5st 2lbs and I have found that my PCOS symptoms have improved. The hair growth has slowed right down, and my acne has dramatically improved...
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    What do you pay?

    I pay £23.50 per month at my local fitness centre. Its partly ran by council, partly by a private company. My package is the off-peak deal, I can have unlimited swimming, gym, sauna and classes between 9am-3pm weekdays and anytime on weekends. I think its reasonably priced, my DH pays £6 each...
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    So...17 stone lighter & NOW ..DRUMROLL.....I'M MARRIED!! Pics inside..

    You look stunning! Huge congrats :) xxx
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    My story (65lb so far...)

    Congratulations! Fab weight loss xx
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    Newbie to the forum

    Hi, welcome to the forum! Good luck with SW :) I hear great things about Zumba, I WILL get round to going to a class one day lol xxx
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    Hey everyone...

    Hi :) welcome to the forum, and congrats on your weight loss xxxx
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    Hellooooo

    Hi, welcome to the forum! The first week is always the worst...try and push through it, it does get easier! :) xxx
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    Hi Everone, SW newbie here!

    Hi, welcome to the forum! Congrats on your weight loss, and also for your forthcoming wedding! Good luck with SW xxx
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    Hi! :)

    Hi! Welcome to the forum :) I recently joined and the support here is fantastic xxx
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    What was the last film you saw?

    I went to see 'Black Swan' last night....didn't really know what to expect, as it was a case of 'Let's just go and see whichever film starts next!' I loved it :) Really enjoyed it. Even DH said he enjoyed it lol. Very strange film though, very thought-provoking! Last weekend we went to see 'The...
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    Word Association Thread

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    Got called FATTY! tonight by 19 yr old daughter :-(

    Oh sweetie....what you've said in your post isn't awful....what's awful is your daughter's attitude. It is totally disrespectful....she might have the opinion that you're being over-sensitive, but you have the right to feel upset and nobody can tell you any differently, or judge you. At the end...
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    Nearly month gone and Im feeling great !

    I totally agree with this! Its been almost a month for me now as well, and I feel absolutely fantastic. I have PCOS and used to suffer with bad spots and some hair growth on my chin, but since starting my diet this has cleared up a LOT! Jumping on the scales and seeing how much weight you've...
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    Whats the best thing

    How about something like plain grilled chicken with a side salad? xxx
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    What was your turning point? please share x

    Wow, for me there's a lot of things that have spurred me on. * I cannot bear to have photos taken of me. I only have a few photos of me and my 2 year old daughter, and it saddens me that I don't have more. When she's older, I want her to able to look through photos of us together, not just...
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    Got called FATTY! tonight by 19 yr old daughter :-(

    ((((Big Hugs)))) I turned 22 yesterday and I would never, EVER dream of saying anything so hurtful to anyone, let alone my mum. I agree with a previous poster who suggested that maybe she doesn't realise how hurtful the comment was. Perhaps you could take her aside tomorrow evening and...
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    Here's a challenge to think of little non-food treats :D

    I've got a Chamilia bracelet and I'm planning on buying a new charm every for every 7lbs that I lose! Will *hopefully* be off to buy one in 3lbs time haha! My husband has bought me a Paul's Boutique bag as a well done for losing my first stone :D xxxx
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    How Did You Become Fat?

    Moving in with my boyfriend (now husband)...he can eat whatever he wants and doesn't gain so much as a pound! Suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum during my pregnancy....couldn't eat at all for the majority of the 9 months, so I had the mindset that I could 'make up for it' once my daughter was...
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    Debbie Rush DVD?

    I haven't used it, or seen any of it, but my mam has it and she says its quite good! She reckons the routines are easy to follow xxx
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    Could anyone recommend?. .

    As already mentioned, keeping an eye on your salt intake should help things :) xxx
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    my progress after my huge wobble

    First of all, congrats on your fantastic weight loss! Sorry to hear about the rough time you've had recently, but you sound really determined to get back on track. Good luck with everything! :) xxx
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    Biggest Loser UK

    Didn't know the US version was on Living! Will have to Sky Plus it heehee :) The UK version is lacking drama! I think there's too much emphasis being placed on the exercising, rather than healthy eating. They need to strike a balance. The only time we see them eating is when they're doing...
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    Days without a binge/ Food Journal

    Well done on your progress! You're doing really well xxxx
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    Hello all i joined rosemary connely last night!

    Hi Kelly! Don't know anything about RC but just wanted to wish you good luck with everything! :) xxx
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    SO LOST - Newbie

    Hi :) I don't live near your area so I can't really help in that respect, but have you considered joining a 'boot camp'?? There's bound to be some operating in your area, a quick search on google should bring up a few links. Ive heard fantastic things about these boot camps, they can help design...
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    Hi Everyone

    Welcome to the site! Hope your first meeting went well. xxx
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    hello everyone

    You seem really determined! Good luck with everything :) xxx
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    Daunting process....8 stone of weight to lose!

    Another PCOS girly here :) Was diagnosed towards the end of last year, after suffering with symptoms for 2 years. I have around 8 stone to lose as well. As soon as I was diagnosed I decided to lose the weight once and for all. I started my diet on the 3rd January and so far Ive lost 18lbs. Just...
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    If I can do it anyone can!

    What a transformation! Well done on your weight loss, you look fantastic! xxx
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    **The day i hit Goal Weight 119lbs (8 stone7lbs)** over 17 stone gone forever. XD

    Massive congrats on your weight loss :) you look fantastic! Such an inspiration xxxx
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    Almost Half Way - A reflection on how I'm changing (including pictures)

    Wow you look fantastic! Well done on your weight loss :) xxxx
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    how long did it take for your weight loss to show ?

    So far Ive lost 18lbs and i cant really see any difference in myself yet! However, I am a student nurse and I have noticed that my uniform is a LOT looser than it was! xxx
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    Hello! Another newbie :)

    Thanks for the replies! :) xxxx
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    Hello! Another newbie :)

    Hi guys, So Ive made the decision that 2011 will be the year I FINALLY lose weight! I'm 22, married with a daughter. I've recently been diagnosed with PCOS which has kickstarted my desire to lose some weight! I started my diet on the 3rd January and I've lost 16 pounds so far :) really...
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