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  1. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Low ebb

    I'm here, holding up today. Still can't find my shaker argh! How's everyone else getting on?
  2. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Low ebb

    They are good! But the kids keep nicking mine. I have to confess to an unsuccessful day: it's my sons birthday, caved into a small bit of cake and some wine. Am angry at myself but still: am not falling for the old diet psychology of failed therefore give up. Back on track tomorrow. And no...
  3. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Low ebb

    Haven't had shakes today since one of the kids has nicked my shaker and can't find it anywhere. Had three bars. And three stolen meatballs. The shame. Feel ok tbh. PMT - I think that's what caused the whole slip up. Need to find this shaker cup- I've already left one at work already...
  4. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Low ebb

    And good luck for the13s! I've just got into the 14s. You will get there this week. For sure x
  5. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Low ebb

    Yeah I think the bars are too much like real food to me. Definitely felt less hungry with the shakes. Oky doky. Here goes!
  6. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Low ebb

    Ps you are doing great! 3lbs is good. I remember Doing WW - it was 1lb and half a pound here there and occasionally 2lb.
  7. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Low ebb

    I needed to lose 6.5 stone. Have lost 1.5 so far. It's hard isn't it? I'm trying to focus on smaller goals eg one stone. I'd like to get more active too. And I'm hoping to get a new tattoo once I've lost 3 stone. Re the bars, I thought they had changed it so that you can have three of...
  8. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Low ebb

    Just talking away to myself here. I should forget forums and just start writing a diary.
  9. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Low ebb

    Ok back on track tomorrow. Shakes only for first few days. Food is overrated. Lots of heartburn. Onwards and upwards X
  10. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Low ebb

    I've had a few shaky weeks. Thought I was back on track, but woke up today feeling horrible and hungry. No longer in ketosis, god know why. Decided to take a day or two off completely. Feel a bit drained tbh and I think I need a boost. So a bit of normal life for a few days. I am...
  11. Chunky Madwife

    Chunkys weigh day wednesday

    Another 1lb off today. Shouldn't have weighed but felt thinner hahaha 2lb in total. Next weighin on Saturday morning.
  12. Chunky Madwife

    Chunkys weigh day wednesday

    1lb off. At least I'm going in the right direction!
  13. Chunky Madwife

    Taking time out for now

    Congratulations!
  14. Chunky Madwife

    Bars and ketosis

    I'll give that a go. What do you use? I used psyllum capsules last time, but haven't felt like I needed it this time. But if it helps, I'll give it a try. Just need a bit of a lift.
  15. Chunky Madwife

    Bars and ketosis

    After a small blip on Friday (had stayed the same). I had lunch out with colleagues (chicken kebab and salad), and wine that night. Back on the TS on Saturday, been good since and still not in ketosis (I used medical dipsticks so very accurate). I am having bars three times a day. I feel...
  16. Chunky Madwife

    Chunkys weigh day wednesday

    Sts this week (thought I was 1lb down, but no). Nevermind. Am going out to lunch, might have a glass of wine or 4 tonight. It's been a heavy week, very busy. So having the night off! Long lie, and back onto it in the morning!
  17. Chunky Madwife

    Lulu's New Beginning - Weigh in

    I'm totally with you. I've had wee bits of food here and there - good choices rather than carb laden blow outs. If it helps, and stops you going off the rails completely then so be it. You will find a way that suits you: it's got to be doable. I think you are on a roll now though, so stick...
  18. Chunky Madwife

    Chunkys weigh day wednesday

    Week 4 (+2 days) 4lbs off! Am sure still retaining water. Still, happy with progress. Good luck everyone!
  19. Chunky Madwife

    Chunkys weigh day wednesday

    Deliberately not weighing in today - TOTM, and the analyser scales tell me I have 52% body water (usually 29% at most). So am waiting, might do it Friday. Is week 5 meant to be add a meal week? I've had a couple of minimal carb things so wasn't going to do aam. Plodding along nicely though.
  20. Chunky Madwife

    Back on this diet!

    If you eat low or xmzero carb, then you will stay in ketosis.
  21. Chunky Madwife

    Chunkys weigh day wednesday

    Thank you! x
  22. Chunky Madwife

    Chunkys weigh day wednesday

    4lbs off this week - that's 16lb in total in three weeks, so quite happy. I cheated yesterday as I had an friend visit and staying over so I had a chicken kebab (no bread!) and some wine. Back on it today, feeling quite yucky tbh. I'm hoping for a 5lb loss next week so that would take me to a...
  23. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Nightshift! Arghh.

    So I am doing nightshift for the next two nights - arghhhh. I don't know what to do: when to eat, what counts as Friday and what counts as Saturday. So far today I have had one bar just now. Planning maybe a shake around midnight or before depending on break times/hungryness. Maybe another...
  24. Chunky Madwife

    Chunkys weigh day wednesday

    Couldn't resist a weigh in today. 1.5lb off. Didn't expect it to be huge after last weeks big loss, so all in all, not bad for two weeks. HAd a few wobbles this week - awful couple of shifts at work, left me very shaky. Had a glass of wine at home later, and a fried egg and a slice of bacon...
  25. Chunky Madwife

    Planned treat but feeling really crap now

    Ps I don't mean I ate any pancakes! I just started trying to talk myself out of the diet!
  26. Chunky Madwife

    Planned treat but feeling really crap now

    It's possibly stored as glycogen - loss of glycogen stores are what gives the bigger loss in the first week. Stick at it, will be gone in no time . I've had my own wee demons this week, especially in the face of pancakes! But think long term - treats are good, in moderation, and stop you...
  27. Chunky Madwife

    Bleugh!!! Berry bars!

    I love them! I like all the bars tbh. And the shakes, except vanilla. But I put coffee and cinnamon in those .
  28. Chunky Madwife

    When do you have your meals?

    I generally have them around 1pm, 5pm and 9ish. I used to eat breakfast but on Exante I just cannot face anything in the morning. Yesterday I didn't have anything till 5pm. Didn't manage three packs yesterday either.
  29. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Tastebud changes?

    Well I've just accused hubby of spiking my tea with sugar, and turned out I was wrong. I was sure my tea had sugar in it, until I tasted his and it was disgustingly sweet (he only takes one small sugar). I think my tastebuds have changed!
  30. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Well, hello there!

    Hi there! Good luck, sounds like you got off to a good starts. I think I hit ketosis on day 2 (just finished my first week). I haven't been hungry once. Ican't face anything in the morning - I've been having the first pack around lunchtime, although today it wasn't til 5pm as I was working...
  31. Chunky Madwife

    Chunkys weigh day wednesday

    Thank you!
  32. Chunky Madwife

    Chunkys weigh day wednesday

    First week down and am delighted to report - 11lb gone! Am gob smacked and delighted. Now will be a fortnightly weigh in. What a good start though, it will keep me motivated.
  33. Chunky Madwife

    New Today

    Good luck! I started last week, and weighing in tomorrow. I found the first week an absolute breeze, although I know there will be challenges ahead. I have 6 stone to lose and I need to get fit too. I plan on being on Exante for at least 6 months, so I will be hanging round here lots x...
  34. Chunky Madwife

    Am I doing something wrong!?

    It's not to do with diet. Having your cervix touched can cause a "fainting" type of thing to happen. It's called a vasovagal response - it can happen to anyone. Hth X
  35. Chunky Madwife

    help! confused and dispondant :(

    Yep, weightloss is weird; it doesn't go in a nice straightforward line graph - it's all ups and downs. TOTM and other things can affect weightloss (IPreviously found that working nightshift made it a bit hit or miss). I was advised once by a fitness instructor that a fortnightly weightloss was...
  36. Chunky Madwife

    IM BACK ONCE AGAIN

    Same here, previously did Exante, lost three stone. Fell by the wayside completely as was stressed with work and long long commute. Now I have 6 stones to lose and this time I am deadly serious. Not getting any younger (will be 40 next years and determined not to be fat fugly frump! The...
  37. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution New starter today

    Just a quick note to say that I am Chooky Tatty, I found my old username and restarted with that! Chooky Tatty no more, Chunky Madwife is back!
  38. Chunky Madwife

    Chunky Madwife. Back on Track.

    Thank you so much. Am so upset. I had managed to stay in proper ketosis the whole time and I was feeling so good and positive. I know it's just a blip, but I really didn't want to become a constant restarter. What an almighty arse. I WILL be back. xxxx
  39. Chunky Madwife

    Chunky Madwife. Back on Track.

    EPIC fail today. Very gutted. Next few days are a social whirl so am going to cut my losses, switch off and start afresh on monday. Disappointed at self. Immensely so.:mad:
  40. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Am i allowes this atkins bar?

    I hate the word "allowed". You are allowed anything you want. Tsk. I had some atkins snack bars during the first week - they were 11g carbs so I reckoned that if I kept them for the evening "danger points" I'd still be safe if I caved and needed a wee extra.
  41. Chunky Madwife

    EASTER CHALLENGE

    Catscratch - 36lbs (-15=21lbs to go) Junkinthetrunk - 24lbs (-4.5lbs, -3.5lbs, -2lbs, -3lbs) = 11lbs to go) Midnight-Sparkles - 21/35lbs (14lbs to go) SammyE - 31lbs (11 lost - 20 to go) AaronC - 44/50lbs (6 to go) finnsmum - 50lbs (-18.5=31.5 to go) Billiebimbo 38lbs (-10=28lbs to go)...
  42. Chunky Madwife

    March Challenge

    Midnight-Sparkles 10lbs Want2bMe! 14lbs (10lbs gone, 4lb to go!) Jojo76 - 17lbs (10lb gone, 7lb to go) Carrie1980 - 17lbs Misskyneston -20lbs Chunky Madwife - 18lb (11lbs off, 7lbs to go!) AaronCampbell - 18lbs Time2go - 8lbs (13.4-I always forget) Mia - 8lb (3.25 gone, 4.75 to go) elainee -...
  43. Chunky Madwife

    Chunky Madwife. Back on Track.

    11lb I mean, not 12. Getting carried away!
  44. Chunky Madwife

    Chunky Madwife. Back on Track.

    Hey peeps! Sorry have been remiss and not on MInimins for a wee bit. Things are going OK, have had a few blips with some nibbles of chicken, ham etc. Had a low carb lunch out with friends today so hoping that won't be a problem. Feeling great. Just about to post this weeks weigh-in - just...
  45. Chunky Madwife

    Week One Weigh-in!

    Thanks everyone! Am still smiling about it. x
  46. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution 8 week challenge...

    Plym2bslim - 32lbs Newmummy - 25lbs Chunky Madwife - 30lbs (9lbs off, 21 to go). Oafette - 28lb Nearly30 - 28lb Mia - 20lb DustQueen - 28lbs
  47. Chunky Madwife

    EASTER CHALLENGE

    Catscratch - 36lbs (-15=21lbs to go) Junkinthetrunk - 24lbs (-4.5lbs, -3.5lbs, -2lbs, -3lbs) = 11lbs to go) Midnight-Sparkles - 21/35lbs (14lbs to go) SammyE - 31lbs (11 lost - 20 to go) AaronC - 44/50lbs (6 to go) finnsmum - 50lbs (-18.5=31.5 to go) Billiebimbo 38lbs (-10=28lbs to go) Babyonion...
  48. Chunky Madwife

    March Challenge

    Midnight-Sparkles 10lbs Want2bMe! 14lbs (4lbs gone, 10lb to go!) Jojo76 - 17lbs (6lb gone, 11lb to go) Carrie1980 - 17lbs Misskyneston -20lbs Chunky Madwife - 18lb (9lbs off, 9lbs to go!) AaronCampbell - 18lbs Time2go - 8lbs (13.4-I always forget) Mia - 8lb elainee - 10lbs Catscratch 8lbs...
  49. Chunky Madwife

    Week One Weigh-in!

    9lbs off! Delighted! Hopefully can get 5lb this week and that will be my first stone. :D
  50. Chunky Madwife

    week 1 .... at last!!!

    :DYay! Well done!
  51. Chunky Madwife

    Week 1 Weigh In!!

    Well done!
  52. Chunky Madwife

    tummy noises

    I'm om day 7 and I was fairly gurgling yesterday! Weird.
  53. Chunky Madwife

    Chunky Madwife. Back on Track.

    Thanks! I WILL do this!
  54. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution 8 week challenge...

    :D I will join you, if that's OK? Plym2bslim - 32lbs Newmummy - 25lbs Chunky Madwife - 30lbs
  55. Chunky Madwife

    Chunky Madwife. Back on Track.

    Well that's me at Day 5, headaches are gone. DEfinitely back in the way of it, ketosis is here and I feel great! I don't feel like I have that horrible ketosis mouth, my teeth feel really clean. But I POAS at work (medical grade dipsticks) and ++++ ketones, so all good. Food doesn't...
  56. Chunky Madwife

    Maintaining - three months on:

    :D Fantastic! Congratulations GSQ. I remember you well from last year, such a supportive person. I completely cocked up and am back where I started. I love your post. Exercise is the way forward. Yes. I think that's partly where I went wrong.
  57. Chunky Madwife

    Chunky Madwife. Back on Track.

    Okay, so Day 3 wasn't quite as much fun. Stinking headache since around 6 am. Oldest boy off school sick, so back to bed for a snuggle. This was my worst day last time, so hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. The headache is still there, been niggling all day. But feeling OK. Had a...
  58. Chunky Madwife

    March Challenge

    Midnight-Sparkles 10lbs Want2bMe! 14lbs Jojo76 - 17lbs Carrie1980 - 17lbs Misskyneston -20lbs Chunky Madwife - 18lb
  59. Chunky Madwife

    nightnurse

    When I was doing TS last year, I would have the packs at about 0800, 1300 and 1700 on the day of the first night. I wouldn't have any through the night, but I would keep a bar in my bag just in case I felt shaky (figuring that one extra pack wouldn't kill me!). Just knowing it was there...
  60. Chunky Madwife

    Hello again!

    :) Aw thankoooo x Had a good day, not felt hungry. Only managed 2 packs, 2 pints water and 2 pints coke zero. I know I need three packs, but I have a box of chocolate flavour arriving tomorrow so that will make it easier :flirt2: H x
  61. Chunky Madwife

    EASTER CHALLENGE

    Catscratch - 36lbs (-14=22lbs to go) Junkinthetrunk - 24lbs (-4.5lbs, -3.5lbs, -2lbs) = 14lbs to go) Midnight-Sparkles - 18/35lbs (17lbs to go) SammyE - 31lbs (11 lost - 20 to go) AaronC - 6.5/50lbs (43.5 to go) finnsmum - 50lbs (-18.5=31.5 to go) Billiebimbo 38lbs (-10=28lbs to go) Babyonion...
  62. Chunky Madwife

    Hello again!

    :wave_cry: Well, a whole year has passed since I first started Exante and depsite losing 3 stone easily, I am now right back where I started again. I have no-one to blame but myself. :mad: I have been keeping my head well and truly in the sand. I have nothing to wear and no...
  63. Chunky Madwife

    Another restarter.....

    :o Well after farting about for a few weeks and being unable to get my head into gear or to get to 11.7 stone and generally making heavy weather of it, I decided to have a clean break and had a week or so off. I was most decidedly not sensible, but felt like I needed a break (after 4...
  64. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante - August Bank Holiday Challenge ***

    Cybill - 54lb (6.5lbs gone, 47.5lbs to go) Emilyj- 58lb (3.5lbs gone 54.5lbs to go) Contingencyplan - 54lb (6.5lb lost, 47.5lb to go) Mia - 25lb Chunky Madwife - 40lb - 6lb, 34 to go! Valentine -54lb (-5lb 46lb to go) Carly - 51.5lb (-13lbs, 38.5lb to go!!!) Tanari - 54lbs (-5lbs lost...
  65. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante May Challenge ***

    Cybill - 14lbs (4lbs gone, 10lb to go) Gemma - 23lbs Mini - 8lbs namaste - 14lb Chicken - 14lb Flab-buster - 19lbs Fabat40 - 16lbs (-4lbs) Carly - 16lbs (-7lbs) Emily - 14 lbs Nearly30 - 16lbs Lozoo -10lbs 3lbs gone 7lbs to go notsoskinnymarge - 14lbs (-4.5lbs, 9.5 to go) pjlucy -...
  66. Chunky Madwife

    pain in right ribs

    Trapped wind? I get this on nightshift. Bend down and touch your toes ten times, drink some warm water.
  67. Chunky Madwife

    Weekly Weigh-in Thread - Saturday 14th May - Friday 22nd May

    Team 1 - Slimply the Best kay_135 -7lbs! Rebirth_Lozza -3lbs Gemmafs - 6lbs Team 2 - Keto-Kats Cybill - STS (oh well, could have been a lot worse!) Helen -1lb (STS last wk -am doing refeed with 13 lbs to go to 6stone) *jenjen* -6lbs JennieC - 4lbs (wooohooooo! ) Sammeh -3lbs...
  68. Chunky Madwife

    OMG. I just booked................

    Well. It was certainly different. Feel quite good now. Was a bit embarrassing at first, but it was OK, you get used to it. Not sure when I'll do it again, but I would definitely do it again.
  69. Chunky Madwife

    Lettuce

    As a slipper upper I agree. Any eating undermines it. Wish i could get back in gear :(
  70. Chunky Madwife

    OMG. I just booked................

    I will let you know ASAP! Going tomorrow afternoon, managed to get a cancellation. I think if I had to wait for an appointment I would have bottled out by now. TMI alert....have never felt quite "normal" since starting exante, so hoping for a clearout and a fresh start. To be followed by...
  71. Chunky Madwife

    I HATE that ad

    Oh gawd yeah, the Halifax one.......ISA ISA baby....could punch that idiot woman.... "We buy any car.com" SHUTTTTTUPPPPPPP! "SAve Supermarket money and money super...market" GRRRR. Very irritating man. Haribo advert with "Detective Mills". NO. I don't care WHO ate all the fried bloody...
  72. Chunky Madwife

    OMG. I just booked................

    Oooh this thread was moved....where on earth did I post it originally? Sorry for that x I'm going tomorrow.....am terrified, but strangely excited. OH is furious, says that they can "go wrong" but I think he is being over the top. It's £60. I must be mad. Will definitely report back!
  73. Chunky Madwife

    OMG. I just booked................

    ..................a colonic!:eek: I have never had anything like this before, but have heard good things about them. Any advice? Anyone got any experience that they would like to share?? WTF have I gone and done?
  74. Chunky Madwife

    Before, During and After!

    :) Thanks Jen x I never did the full body photos, but it's nice to see the difference in head and shoulder shots.
  75. Chunky Madwife

    POsting pictures

    OK. Now I'm the daftie. I have managed to get a couple of photos onto my album but how do you post thumbnails? Any help gratefully received....
  76. Chunky Madwife

    Exante on EBAY??????????

    Sorry, should have said "relatively" daftie free :D
  77. Chunky Madwife

    Exante on EBAY??????????

    The internet is a limitless source of dafties Starlight. They are EVERYWHERE and never learn. Thankfully MInimins seems daftie free x
  78. Chunky Madwife

    Tummy troubles with Tesco bars!!

    No, I'm the opposite! Might try the tesco bars.....on a quiet day when I'm not at work, and not out and about either!
  79. Chunky Madwife

    Before, During and After!

    I don't know how to post pictures on the forum, but have added two to my first album. The first one was taken on my 15th wedding anniversary in a restaurant in Paris last November. I hate the photo, it was my turning point picture (the whole album from that trip was horrific). The second...
  80. Chunky Madwife

    Cannot get into the zone....

    Well, feeling alright about it - a blip is a blip and it was just a day of silliness. Definitely related to TOTM! Bloody hormones, making me weak and emotional! Back on track now, and have lost 1lb this week, so that is a relief, and FINALLY under 12 stone and into the 11s (only just mind!)...
  81. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante - August Bank Holiday Challenge ***

    Cybill - 54lb (6.5lbs gone, 47.5lbs to go) Emilyj- 58lb (3.5lbs gone 54.5lbs to go) Contingencyplan - 54lb (6.5lb lost, 47.5lb to go) Mia - 25lb Chunky Madwife - 40lb - 5.5lb, 34.5 to go! Valentine -54lb (-5lb 46lb to go) Carly - 51.5lb (-7.75lbs 43.75lb to go!!!) Tanari - 54lbs Lozza -...
  82. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante May Challenge ***

    Cybill - 14lbs Gemma - 23lbs Mini - 8lbs namaste - 14lb Chicken - 14lb Flab-buster - 19lbs Fabat40 - 16lbs (-4lbs) Carly - 16lbs (-1.75lbs) Emily - 14 lbs Nearly30 - 16lbs Lozoo -10lbs 3lbs gone 7lbs to go notsoskinnymarge - 14lbs (-1.5lbs) pjlucy - 14lbs hadl86 - 14lbs -11lbs gone...
  83. Chunky Madwife

    Cannot get into the zone....

    :sigh: Well, was doing well. On Sunday worked all day, drank 4.5 litres of water and 1 litre of Coke Zero. Didn't have anything till lunchtime and then had an AsDA bar. Didn't feel hungry the rest of the day. Got home at 9pm, and instead of having another bar or a shake, had two poached...
  84. Chunky Madwife

    Carly & Muffy's mission 'home run'

    I suspect you ARE me. I fell of the wagon last night (not much but still, it's annoying). I was 12st and half a ppound on friday morning, so I'm not far off where you are, and getting annoyed with myself for letting it all slow down. Will be joining you!
  85. Chunky Madwife

    Other diet bars

    Yeah my ASDA had the Bl ones at £1.50 for ages then suddenlt put the price up to £2.49. Now back to £1.50 again. The BL ones also come in a Berry flavour choc bar. Lush. My very favourite are the Asda Measure up Strawberry ones......Lovely!
  86. Chunky Madwife

    What HAVE I done?

    Yeah you CAN walk it, so no pressure. However I am intending to run it. My best friend is also considering it, and also my brother and sister in law. I am very excited now, especially now I will have company for training and the big day itself!
  87. Chunky Madwife

    What HAVE I done?

    It's in September so plenty time to get ready. Or change my name by deed poll and go into hiding..... I'm running on behalf of Sands - the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. Will no doubt be pestering everyone I know for sponsorships, I will be vvvv unpopular round my way soon! :D
  88. Chunky Madwife

    What HAVE I done?

    .......? Just signed up to do the Great Scottish Run 10K. I have never been a runner, what am I thinking? Well, I've paid my money, I'll take my chance!
  89. Chunky Madwife

    Dreaming of eating??

    I spent all of last nights dream eating the middle bit out of a french stick (and yes, feeling ashamed of myself!)
  90. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante - August Bank Holiday Challenge ***

    Cybill - 54lb (6.5lbs gone, 47.5lbs to go) Emilyj- 58lb Contingencyplan - 54lb Mia - 25lb Chunky Madwife - 40lb - 4.5lb, 35.5 to go! Valentine -54lb (-5lb 46lb to go) Carly - 51.5lb (-7lbs 44.5lb to go!!!) Tanari - 54lbs Lozza - 33lb (10lb lost, 23lb to go!) barbiegal- 28lb *JenJen* -...
  91. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante May Challenge ***

    Cybill - 14lbs Gemma - 23lbs Mini - 8lbs namaste - 14lb Chicken - 14lb Flab-buster - 19lbs Fabat40 - 16lbs Carly - 16lbs Emily - 14 lbs Nearly30 - 16lbs Lozoo -10lbs 3lbs gone 7lbs to go notsoskinnymarge - 14lbs pjlucy - 14lbs hadl86 - 14lbs Lozza - 14lbs *JenJen* - 15lbs - 5lbs...
  92. Chunky Madwife

    Weekly Weigh-in Thread - Saturday 30th April to Friday 6th May

    Team 1 - Slimply the Best fortune cookie - 5 lb Lozoo -3lb Gemma - 10lb Lozza - 12lb team 2 - Keto-Kats Cybill - 4lbs, I've now lost 7 stone, and soooo happy Helen -3.25lbs - 5 Stone gone now!! *JenJen* - 5lbs Sammeh -6lbs (and only 3 days into the restart - go me!!!! - better loss...
  93. Chunky Madwife

    I am now OVERWEIGHT!

    Fantastic doll, what a feeling! Amazing lady xxx
  94. Chunky Madwife

    Very Random Thoughts of the Day

    Phew. Glad that is over. Feeling need to comfort munch, but need to go to work so that will sort me out. Might have an extra bar today though.
  95. Chunky Madwife

    How do you deal with stress?

    When I'm feeling stressed I start planning a low carb meal, such as omelette or poached eggs and grilled back. Then I tell myself I will have it later when I get a quiet moment e.g once the kids are in bed and I manage to keep on going without caving in and eating something unwise. Sometimes...
  96. Chunky Madwife

    Very Random Thoughts of the Day

    :D Sunny day today. Loving it. Job interview tomorrow. Feeling OK about it, but not expecting much to come of it.
  97. Chunky Madwife

    Chunky Madwife's Labour of Love

    Dug out my old diary, haven't clocked in here for ages. Weeks. Months. Anyhow, Day 2 restart - going well, had a bit of sandwich ham earlier though. Numnum. I have a job interview on Wednesday that I have only told a few people about, so had a look at Asda clothes while shopping and bought...
  98. Chunky Madwife

    Muffy's got her 'exante' head on :D

    Ooh I'm with you there. I'm back in the zone. Had Friday and Saturday off there, now back on TS. Day 2, all going well! Good luck x
  99. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante May Challenge ***

    Gemma - 23lbs Mini - 8lbs namaste - 14lb Chicken - 14lb Flab-buster - 19lbs Fabat40 - 16lbs Carly - 16lbs Emily - 14 lbs Nearly30 - 16lbs Lozoo -10lbs Nomoremuffintop -10lb notsoskinnymarge - 14lbs pjlucy - 14lbs hadl86 - 14lbs Lozza - 14lbs *JenJen* - 15lbs fortune cookie - 7...
  100. Chunky Madwife

    7 stone down, time for a new balloon :):):)

    Aw fantastic stuff Mrs. Looking good!:D
  101. Chunky Madwife

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk!
  102. Chunky Madwife

    How often do you weigh?

    :( Several times a day. However I only take the early morning naked weigh in seriously. Amazing how much you can fluctuate in one day. I aim to reduce this, but like Cybill, it's a fairly harmless habit and at the minute not my main worry. I think I need the immediate feedback and...
  103. Chunky Madwife

    Panic Button! Post here before eating what you know you shouldnt be eating!

    Well. I did step away from the toast and I was all set to be 100% today. Only cakes were everywhere at work.......so I decided, let's take a day off (without going mental) and not to kid myself. Am now nightshift for two days, so maybe back on tomorrow or Monday (never eat much on nights...
  104. Chunky Madwife

    Panic Button! Post here before eating what you know you shouldnt be eating!

    I want hot buttered toast. :(
  105. Chunky Madwife

    5 Week Challenge Anyone?

    Babystar31 - 20lb (6.5lbs lost 13.5lbs to go) Carly - 14lb (0.0lbs lost 14lbs to go) Dreamingmaid - 20lb *jenjen* - 14lb - 9lbs lost 5lbs to go KatHmum - 14lb lhs78 - 14lb Mia -14lb nomoremuffintop -14.6lb, 6.6lb lost, 8lb to go precious - 14lb samprand -20lb : lost 8lbs, 12 to go eeeeeeeeek! :)...
  106. Chunky Madwife

    Weekly Weigh-in Thread - Saturday 23rd April to Friday 29th April

    A bit disappointing, but just goes to show it's not just the weight - I really been feeling much better this week, really noticing a difference in my clothes. Still cold and grumpy though x Team 1 - Slimply the Best Lozoo STS (fell off the wagon sorry)!! team 2 - Keto-Kats Cybill -...
  107. Chunky Madwife

    **** Exante April Challenge ****

    Cybill - 14lbs (14lb lost, challenge achieved, hurrah, at last!) Beaut x. -16lbs, 10lbs lost, 6lbs to go Millux - 14lbs Nomoremuffintop-16lb, 11.8lb lost, 4.2lb to go Chazsucks - 16lbs lost!!!!! Target met!! Lisy - 14lbs KatHmum - 14lbs Kazz2011- 21lbs Smallerme- 14lbs Carly82 - 14lbs...
  108. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante - August Bank Holiday Challenge ***

    A bit disappointing this week - just 2lb off. Despite feeling the horrendous effects of ketosis. Cybill - 54lb Emilyj- 58lb Contingencyplan - 54lb Mia - 25lb Chunky Madwife - 40lb - 2lb, 38 to go! Valentine -54lb (-5lb 46lb to go) Carly - 51.5lb Tanari - 54lbs Lozza - 31lb...
  109. Chunky Madwife

    Ketosis is cold!

    me neither! I would also like the hot body of a sexy young man too....would certainly heat me up!
  110. Chunky Madwife

    L-carnitine on Exante diet

    Further to previous answers, I found this on a web search: EFFECTS OF KETOSIS Ketosis creates a measurable amount of acetone in the mouth. (Remedial measure: brush teeth and mouth with baking soda, increase water intake, eat vegetables) Ketosis decreases aspartate in the brain, but...
  111. Chunky Madwife

    Ketosis is cold!

    Well, soon it will be "cold hands, hot body!":) :)
  112. Chunky Madwife

    Very Random Thoughts of the Day

    Zumba on the Wii is ace. Deadly though.
  113. Chunky Madwife

    Very Random Thoughts of the Day

    I wish that I could remember where I stashed the hot water bottles.
  114. Chunky Madwife

    Ketosis is cold!

    Well, since my restart I finally got into ketosis last Friday, and been in good going ketosis for a few days now and boy am I cold, and I mean freeeeezing. Sat here with my big fluffy dressing gown on and contemplating a sleeping bag. Brrrr. Nice to see a pink stick though, but...
  115. Chunky Madwife

    So happy today!

    oooh good call Carly! Yep indeedy doo!
  116. Chunky Madwife

    HELP PLEASE EXANTE USERS

    Yep, normal for some people, it's just your body getting used to the diet, it should settle down. You could try splitting shakes so that your body is not getting whacked with the full doses of nutrients and vitamins all in one go?
  117. Chunky Madwife

    So happy today!

    Have finally managed to put on my target jeans! (Next Size 16 Petite). Bought them three years ago when I lost a wee bit of weight and could only wear them a week or two, then the weight crept on again. Not only that, but they fit like a glove, are very comfy and flattering and the right...
  118. Chunky Madwife

    Help!! Newbie needs a question answered!

    I'm not a fan of NHS 24 tbh. They will just refer you to your own GP. PS Welcome and good luck!
  119. Chunky Madwife

    Help!! Newbie needs a question answered!

    The diet works with or without the ketosis - ketosis is just a bonus. You will lose weight without it anyway, although it certainly helps. If I were you I would start the diet while taking the tablets, see what happens. Finish your course of medication regardless. If in doubt, check with the GP.
  120. Chunky Madwife

    Very Random Thoughts of the Day

    I dreamt that I ate a bowl of porridge and was horrified to find out that it was high in carbs. Horrified. I don't even like porridge particularly!
  121. Chunky Madwife

    The odd bit of protein????

    Me too. I always have ham in the fridge for the kids lunch sandwiches, and I sometimes have a wee bit. I also some times have omelette after a hard shift, with or without some salad. At the end of the day, it's not the end of the world. Sometimes it's just what you need at the time...
  122. Chunky Madwife

    Panic Button! Post here before eating what you know you shouldnt be eating!

    Hahahah Marge, I suppose you could call me a sucker. She was unperturbed by this weird behaviour as she is well used to me by now :D
  123. Chunky Madwife

    Panic Button! Post here before eating what you know you shouldnt be eating!

    Well I must confess. I have had a chicken kebab and salad (no bread though!) and a bit of Donner meat. And a glass of wine. I also stuck my finger in DD's creme egg and sucked my finger. On the plus side, I have only had one bar today and LOADS of water. MUST resist the box of creme eggs in...
  124. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution 8 stone gone now

    Ahhhh that is fantastic Mrs! You are a legend x
  125. Chunky Madwife

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    You are doing great Mrs, so inspiring xxx
  126. Chunky Madwife

    L-carnitine on Exante diet

    Hmmm. I bet you any money that they won't have a Scooby Doo.
  127. Chunky Madwife

    what pain relief???????

    Yep I say both are absolutely fine. Anything is better than a nightmare headache. I suffer badly with headaches, and I take them, sometimes cocodamol instead of paracetamol. And buckets of water (warm if the cold exacerbates the pain). :)
  128. Chunky Madwife

    I am so happy!!!

    Fabulous Diva! Well done doll xxx Such a good feeling, I bet you wish you bottle it!
  129. Chunky Madwife

    Very Random Thoughts of the Day

    Hehehe PMSL Marge!!!! Now can't get that blinkin choon out of ma heid! The Wii Fit just gave me a ticking off for losing weight too quickly harharhar. Still have a wee fat Mii, but not an obese one! Still overjoyed about this!
  130. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante - August Bank Holiday Challenge ***

    I'm going to stick an extra 7lb on top of my goal weight, worth a go! Cybill - 54lb Emilyj- 58lb Contingencyplan - 54lb Mia - 25lb Chunky Madwife - 40lb
  131. Chunky Madwife

    nausea

    It does get better!
  132. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Can i split shakes powder in half?

    Yep! I sometimes do this when I can't decide whether to have a bar or a soup. Half of each! Best of both worlds!
  133. Chunky Madwife

    5 Week Challenge Anyone?

    Babystar31 - 20lb (4lbs lost 16lbs to go) Carly - 14lb Dreamingmaid - 20lb *jenjen* - 14lb - 4lbs lost 10lbs to go KatHmum - 14lb lhs78 - 14lb Mia -14lb nomoremuffintop -14.6lb, 3.6lb lost, 11lb to go precious - 14lb samprand -20lb Becca3241 - 24lb Rac123 - 14lb, -1lb, 13lb to go...
  134. Chunky Madwife

    **** Exante April Challenge ****

    Cybill - 14lbs (13.5 lost, 0.5 to go) Beaut x. -16lbs, 7lbs lost, 9lbs to go Millux - 14lbs Nomoremuffintop-16lb, 8.6lb lost, 7.4lb to go Chazsucks - 16lbs (14lbs lost 2lbs to go) Lisy - 14lbs KatHmum - 14lbs Kazz2011- 21lbs Smallerme- 14lbs Carly82 - 14lbs Mel1979a - 21 lbs Bedlam...
  135. Chunky Madwife

    Weekly Weigh-in Thread - Saturday 16th April to Friday 22nd April

    Team 1 - Slimply the Best fortune cookie -3lbs Team 2 Keto Kats Sammeh -3lbs Cybill - 3lbs Helen -4.5lbs JenJen - 4lbs natalietc -1lbs (sorry) Chunky Madwife - 2lbs (just got back into Ketosis today yay!) Team 3 - Mission Slimpossible Valentine - 11lbs nomoremuffintop -...
  136. Chunky Madwife

    OT - Spasms in my hand - any suggestions what it might be?

    Hope you get some peace from it soon x
  137. Chunky Madwife

    OT - Spasms in my hand - any suggestions what it might be?

    That's what I said! I shouldabinadoctor. Missed my calling.... Only jesting.
  138. Chunky Madwife

    OT - Spasms in my hand - any suggestions what it might be?

    Maybe not, just googled it. Ulnar nerve affect pinky and ring finger. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Is it worse at night?
  139. Chunky Madwife

    OT - Spasms in my hand - any suggestions what it might be?

    Sounds a bit like a trapped radial nerve? Not that I'm a doctor..... There are two main nerves i think in your lower arm, one affects certain fingers, the other the remaining nerves. Other than that, I have no clue.
  140. Chunky Madwife

    Very Random Thoughts of the Day

    Hahahahahaha! You silly sausage! I sucked a cocopop. And spat it out. Well done NotsoskinnyMarge! That IS an achievement!
  141. Chunky Madwife

    Very Random Thoughts of the Day

    A meerkat was also suggested.:rolleyes:
  142. Chunky Madwife

    Very Random Thoughts of the Day

    Ach go on Starlight....some of mine are very odd. Some of my children are even odder. DS (9) Muuuum. Can we get a monkey? ME (35) NOOOOO. DS Aw please mum. We can put in the cupboard under the stairs. With ropes. Me NOOOOOO. DS Just a small one then?
  143. Chunky Madwife

    Very Random Thoughts of the Day

    This a thread for those little thoughts that you would like to share, but are not necessarily worth starting a thread for. 1. I had a sneaky weigh in and my BMI is now just under 30! How very random to celebrate being overweight, but hey it's better than obese innit? 2. I can see light...
  144. Chunky Madwife

    I Begin Exante Tommorow :)

    Good luck. It's certainly a great diet for quick results!
  145. Chunky Madwife

    Chubby Bride:Day One...HELP WITH MOTIVATING WEIGHT LOSE STORIES PLEASE!

    It's taken me 11 weeks to lose 35lb, but I have been less rigid in the last 4 weeks. I lose 2 stone in the first 8 weeks so if you are sticking to it 100%, you will succeed! Good luck, and keep focused x
  146. Chunky Madwife

    Mini targets

    Well done! Mini targets are exactly what I am focusing on. First it was A Week on Exante, 7lbs, 10% of starting weight, 1 stone, a month on Exante, 1.5 stone, BMI 30 etc. It gives me a real boost to put a smiley face to each target as it is achieved. Go for it!
  147. Chunky Madwife

    HAving the Day off

    It's not the end of the world, I had three days off last week after a dreadful day. The main thing is that you are still here, telling us about it! You are totally not alone. You can get back on track again, when you are ready. After my three days, I got back on it again, and you will do the...
  148. Chunky Madwife

    Panic Button! Post here before eating what you know you shouldnt be eating!

    Argh. I am really hungry today. I have had 3 litres water, a bottle of Coke Zero. Two bars and a milkshake and I am reallly hungry! I had some ham, a bit of cheese. There are 6 left over pieces of Garlic Pizza in the kitchen and I bloody want it. Argh.
  149. Chunky Madwife

    Back on TS tomorrow!

    Here I am! How are you doing GSQ? You seem to be so upbeat all the time, is a breath of fresh air to see you post! Hello Tammygirl, and good luck with your Exante adventure x Well, had 3 days TS, no problems, felt great. Lost 3lbs in those three days. Had a hiccup on Thursday what with it...
  150. Chunky Madwife

    Sorry, random food craving!

    Full barbecue, salad, burgers, chicken legs, chunky coleslaw, roasted veg with rose wine, sitting in the sun. In time, Chunky, in time....and it will taste SO much better when I'm wearing my size 12 shorts and looking good......I will wait till the summer.....
  151. Chunky Madwife

    5 Week Challenge Anyone?

    I need all the motivation I can get! Babystar31 - 20lb Carly - 14lb Dreamingmaid - 20lb *jenjen* - 14lb KatHmum - 14lb lhs78 - 14lb Mia -14lb nomoremuffintop -14.6lb, 2.2lb lost, 12.4lb to go precious - 14lb samprand -20lb Becca3241 - 24lb Rac123 - 14lb TT Tessie 18lb Julie...
  152. Chunky Madwife

    I vote that we ban.....

    Well...I just had a small bit of cake and a glass of wine (oldest son's birthday!) I had two packs today and was doing well! Lost 3lb in 3 days! As I said on another thread, I made this "Choice", I don't see it as a cheat, and I'm not going to beat myself up. It's not cheating, it's being...
  153. Chunky Madwife

    ** Exante Easter Challenge**

    cybill - 51lb - 34.5lbs lost, 17lbs to go Teetiefunk - 40lb - 22.5lbs lost 17.5lbs to go JoanneM - 35lb - 19.9 lost, 15.1 to go Getting there- 40lb - 8lb lost, 32lb to go JCJazzy-46lb, 15lb lost 31 to go babystar31 - 40lb (9lb lost, 31 to go) polishrose - 50lb-15 lost- 35 to go Divalicious -...
  154. Chunky Madwife

    **** Exante April Challenge ****

    Cybill - 14lbs (9.5 lost, 4.5 to go) Beaut x. -16lbs, 7lbs lost, 9lbs to go Millux - 14lbs Nomoremuffintop-16lb, -5lb lost, 11lb to go Chazsucks - 16lbs (5lbs lost 11lbs to go) Lisy - 14lbs KatHmum - 14lbs Kazz2011- 21lbs Smallerme- 14lbs Carly82 - 14lbs Mel1979a - 21 lbs Bedlam...
  155. Chunky Madwife

    Weekly Weigh In Thread - Saturday 9th April to Friday 15th April

    Team 1 - Slimply the Best far2manyshoes -3lbs Lozoo -2lbs Team 2 - KetoKats Cybill - 2.5lbs Helen -2.5lbs Sammeh -3lbs JenJen -4lbs Chunky Madwife - 3lbs (even with TOTM and 3 days way off plan)! Team 3 - Mission Slimpossible
  156. Chunky Madwife

    10 questions about you!!

    Name: Chunky! Age: 35 Location: Glasgow Favourite Film: "One flew over the cuckoo's nest" Favourite Drink: Mohito OR white zinfandel Favourite Food: Sirloin steak, roast peppers/mushrooms/onions, chips, with pepper or bernaise sauce. Slurp. Sing in front of others: Sadly, yes. See...
  157. Chunky Madwife

    Why cheat??????

    Oh dear. So misguided. Yes, this diet can be the easiest diet in the world. Sometimes. It can also be very difficult, at work; socially; with family. Sometimes it can feel very isolating and you just want to get stuck into food just like everyone else. So, I have to disagree with you...
  158. Chunky Madwife

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for Day 1 and 2!
  159. Chunky Madwife

    Found this journal entry...

    From the night before starting Exante. Starting afresh today after a few wee days off. It made me smile and remember why I am doing this (although I forgot to maintain the journal)! Tuesday 25th January 2011 Weight – 15stone. 210Lbs. 95.3 kilos BMI 36 Worst ever weight, but in all...
  160. Chunky Madwife

    Back on TS tomorrow!

    Today went well! I had a bar at 1pm, and 500 Pepsi Max (I know, it was all the hospital shop had) and a litre of water over the afternoon and a bar on the train home at 8pm with another litre of water. Going to have a hot choc and get to bed now. Here's to a good day tomorrow! Am not working...
  161. Chunky Madwife

    Back on TS tomorrow!

    Thanks GSQ! I'm mostly scared of the thumping headache that awaits me on Tuesday. But hey ho, plenty much painkillers and water, and hopefully will be over quickly. Bring it on!
  162. Chunky Madwife

    Back on TS tomorrow!

    Righty ho, it's back to TS tomorrow. I've had a few days off, and now feel like a bloated balloon. Have not been sensible on my days off, and like a hypnotised fool I was attracted to bad carbs. My inner carb devil was unleashed! Time to put her back in her box. Can't wait to get...
  163. Chunky Madwife

    The new guy

    Good luck Baz, I'm sure that you will find good results with Exante. The support here is fab too, lovely people. x
  164. Chunky Madwife

    rubbish day, blew it a bit

    Well, I was good on Thursday, but today I had the most awful headache and felt generally ill. I have had some sensible food, and am planning a nice evening in with friends on Saturday for a few glasses of wine and chat, so I have decided to take a few days off of Exante completely and chill out...
  165. Chunky Madwife

    rubbish day, blew it a bit

    Well yesterday was a disaster from start to finish. Had to get up at 4.30, caught a train at 5.40 to get me work for 7. At 6.45 the train had to terminate due to line damage and I was left on a cold damp platform for half an hour follwed by another hour in a waiting room, followed by a 30...
  166. Chunky Madwife

    Grrrrrr 2 blinking lb!

    I have found it slow going since getting into the 12s. Maybe this is a notorious bad phase? I have not been my very best behavious though, and not 100% at all times, although since Saturday I have been, and I have lost 1lb since Friday. So we shall see. Its still a really good amount in...
  167. Chunky Madwife

    Temptation...What have you resisted today :)

    I have a Creme Egg in my pocket. Intact. I have also resisted some Kettle Chips (my favourite) And toast. Smug old me hahahah.
  168. Chunky Madwife

    What bars can you have??

    Asda measure up bars are 3 for £2.48, and Biggest Loser bars are ok too (mint choc chip is scrummpy!) Just be careful you don't pick up the ASDA snack bars, these are no good, it's got to be the meal replacement ones. hth x
  169. Chunky Madwife

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk. Just.
  170. Chunky Madwife

    ** Exante Easter Challenge**

    ybill - 51lb - 22lbs lost, 29lbs to go Teetiefunk - 40lb - 21.5lbs lost 18.5lbs to go JoanneM - 35lb - 19.9 lost, 15.1 to go Getting there- 40lb - 8lb lost, 32lb to go JCJazzy-46lb, 15lb lost 31 to go babystar31 - 40lb (9lb lost, 31 to go) polishrose - 50lb-15 lost- 35 to go Divalicious - 50lbs...
  171. Chunky Madwife

    Weekly Weigh in Thread - Saturday March 26th to Friday April 1st

    Team 1 - Slimply the Best Beaut x. -3lbs Tanari -2lbs Lozoo -4lbs Team 2 - Keto-kats Cybill - STS Sammeh -4lbs Helen -6lbs Boneysburd -5lbs scarymovie - 3.5lbs Chunky Madwife - 2lbs Team 3 - Mission Slimpossible KatHmum - 3lb nomoremuffintop -3.6lb Kazz2011 - 10lb Divalicious...
  172. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante March Challenge ***

    Cybill - 14lbs hannata - 16lbs (6lbs, 10 to go) Dutch - 16lbs 16lbs lost finished x *lil* - 9lbs -5lbs 4 to go! KatHmum - 14lbs Summer Rain - 16lbs - 7lb Lost -9 to go! SammyE - 12.2lbs BB - 10lbs - 6lbs lost, 4lbs to go *jenjen* - 30lbs - 29lbs lost - 1lbs to go - almost made it!! kitcatx - 21...
  173. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Plateau?

    Last night I blew it - I had 3 glasses of wine (PTA type gathering in pub). Was very ahem, lightheaded. I know. I know. Followed by two mini cream eggs and some crisps. So angry with myself. However, 2lb down this morning so maybe i needed a wee breakout. Onwards and downwards, and back...
  174. Chunky Madwife

    Panic Button! Post here before eating what you know you shouldnt be eating!

    Its hard sometimes Lisy. In the early days I had the odd poached egg with a slice of grilled bacon. It kept me going and kept me on track? Better than blowing it........You can still stay on track if yu do it that way?
  175. Chunky Madwife

    Panic Button! Post here before eating what you know you shouldnt be eating!

    i BLEW It. Tonight. so much hard work, caved in too quickly. What an arse/
  176. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Plateau?

    hahahha It's only good in hindsight though x
  177. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Plateau?

    Starlight, I have just spotted you on a friend's Facebook page! How very random!
  178. Chunky Madwife

    Before, During and After!

    You are looking great Divalicious! Absolutely marvellous! Hope I have the courage to post before and after pictures at some point.
  179. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Plateau?

    Thanks everyone. I was feeling all sorry for myself and I always feel particularly fat and bloated on a nightshift. I think things have just slowed a bit - having had such a good start and then only 8lb over last three weeks. So was just worrying that things were just grinding to a halt. Ach...
  180. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Plateau?

    Ah Lisy, thanks :) You might find days 4 and 5 easier? I think day 2/3 was worst in terms of headachy rubbish feeling. Good luck missus!
  181. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Plateau?

    Well I weighed in last Thursday with a 2.5lb loss. Over the week I have put 1lb on and only just back to last weeks weight. Feeling rubbish about it. I think my water intake has slipped a bit but tried to improve this over the last few days. Grrr.
  182. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Plateau?

    I have to confess to serial weighing, I'm bad. But only take seriously my first thing in the morning weigh in. Scales just not budging this week at all despite being good and also with last weeks stomach bug. At work now and poas, not showing any ketones. Seems very unfair! Mind you I am...
  183. Chunky Madwife

    How much water do YOU drink a day?

    I have definitely not been drinking enough, and I think it will show on weigh in day. I aim for 2-3, but think more may be a good idea too. It's hard though, especially when you feel that you are peeing constantly. I'm sure my colleagues reckon that I'm just a skiver!
  184. Chunky Madwife

    Getting to know you thread

    Yep I yoyo-ed throughout the course. Put on about a stone the first year (all though nice lattes and bagels from the Uni coffeeshop) and then lost a bit the second year (buckled down to it). Then 3rd year was hard work academically and I just gave up again as was focusing on too many things...
  185. Chunky Madwife

    Soup vs Bars vs Shakes

    I take a stainless steel bottle and shake em up at work. Shakes, not soup though. And I do hot or cold, but the bottle gets really hot hahahaha! But I just tell people that I am on a shakes n soup diet and so far people have been supportive. It's difficult on a 12.5hour shift, especially...
  186. Chunky Madwife

    Getting to know you thread

    I will second this, it truly is a fab job. Congratulations to you and good luck with both the course and the weight loss journey. Word of warning though....the NHS midwives exist on buttery toast and chocolates, it's a tough battle.....:D
  187. Chunky Madwife

    **** Exante April Challenge ****

    Cybill - 14lbs Beaut x. -16lbs Millux - 14lbs Nomoremuffintop - 16lb Chazsucks - 16lbs Lisy - 14lbs KatHmum - 14lbs Kazz2011- 21lbs Smallerme- 14lbs Carly82 - 14lbs Mel1979a - 21 lbs CrystalG -16lbs Bedlam -14lbs fortune_cookie - 16 lbs Chunky Madwife - 10lbs
  188. Chunky Madwife

    Can I just point out.....

    This is the last time I will comment on this thread as it has led to a lot of aggressive attacks. Just wanted to clarify that I: 1. Never called anyone stupid. 2. Was not commenting on general spelling mistakes, typos or poor grammar, these really don't bother me much and aren't my...
  189. Chunky Madwife

    March and easter challenges finished

    You are doing bloody fab Dutch! I agree, i love breaking it all up into smaller goals, so much less daunting and give you such a sense of achievement.
  190. Chunky Madwife

    Can I just point out.....

    Yeah. I do enjoy being perfect myself. My OH just loves me for it!
  191. Chunky Madwife

    Can I just point out.....

    That was a typo! Anyway I don't care. Spelling mistakes happen and it's not the end of the world. But you would think that the word lose should be easy enough to remember! We use it all the time!
  192. Chunky Madwife

    Can I just point out.....

    I never intended to make anyone feel stupid, and I never called anyone stupid. Howver, this word is used a LOT on this particular forum (thank goodness, it's better than "gain") so you would think that people would like to use it correctly. Choosing to use the wrong spelling continually, in...
  193. Chunky Madwife

    Can I just point out.....

    Firstly that I think that this is a fab site, full of helpful friendly people..... BUT! It is increasing doing my head in that people constantly confuse the spelling of lose/loose. Lose - Pronounced "looz" e.g I want to LOSE weight. I would like to LOSE 40lb. Loose - Pronounced...
  194. Chunky Madwife

    For those who drink bouillon.. Which do you use?

    Yeah the Marigold. £1.50 in Morrisons. yumm.
  195. Chunky Madwife

    The Exante Challenge: Keto Kats - team 2

    I just lost the 2.5 this week. Still quite happy. UNfortunately have been ill all day with a stomach bug, so finding today difficult. :( All I have had is a bar and some coke zero. Craving tomato soup and toast, not fancying anything else to eat. If I still feel like this at bedtime, then...
  196. Chunky Madwife

    call me nosey!!!

    30lb in 8 weeks. Am happy with this :)
  197. Chunky Madwife

    silly question!!

    A wise old midwife once said to me "The only silly question is the one that you DIDN'T ask". Yep, you can include the water used in shakes and tea etc. But if you can drink more then this is good too.:D
  198. Chunky Madwife

    ** Exante Easter Challenge**

    Cybill - 51lb - 22lbs lost, 29lbs to go Teetiefunk - 40lb - 19.5lbs lost 20.5lbs to go JoanneM - 35lb - 19.9 lost, 15.1 to go Getting there- 40lb - 8lb lost, 32lb to go JCJazzy-46lb, 15lb lost 31 to go babystar31 - 40lb (9lb lost, 31 to go) polishrose - 50lb-15 lost- 35 to go Divalicious...
  199. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante March Challenge ***

    Cybill - 14lbs hannata - 16lbs (6lbs, 10 to go) Dutch - 16lbs -11 5 to go *lil* - 9lbs -5lbs 4 to go! KatHmum - 14lbs Summer Rain - 16lbs - 7lb Lost -9 to go! SammyE - 12.2lbs BB - 10lbs - 6lbs lost, 4lbs to go *jenjen* - 30lbs - 22lbs lost - 8lbs to go (changing goal as I've met the last one...
  200. Chunky Madwife

    Weekly Weigh In Thread - Saturday 19th March to Friday 25th March

    Team 1 - Slimply the Best Beaut x. -4lbs natalietc -1 Lozoo - +1 Team 2 - Keto-Kats Rachel - +4.5lbs Helen - STS - AAMW Chunky Madwife - 2.5lbs Team 3 - Mission Slimpossible KatHmum - 2Lb Anyone Else Sammeh -3lbs Miss_G -1 Starlight - 3lbs Tanari - 2lbs
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    Panic Button! Post here before eating what you know you shouldnt be eating!

    Sigh. In the middle of the night, no one can hear you scream..... Ended up having 3 rum and cokes. And a ham sandwich. Am such a loser. Feel so bad today that I'm happy to get back onto it, backto Total Solution. Meeting a friend at Nandos at lunchtime, so small salad. Giving up on the...
  202. Chunky Madwife

    Panic Button! Post here before eating what you know you shouldnt be eating!

    I am having a rum and coke zero. I wnat crisps now. Gah. I hate nightshifts, they screw you up' Have been very good all week, but sneaky scales show only small loss. I know, I know! What a numpty, meltdown. nOOO.
  203. Chunky Madwife

    How much exercise do you do?

    I'm just about to join a gym as I think that I really need to do something and quite fancy some swimming and gentle toning excercises. I was going to wait until I was around 11 stone or so, as I think that the weightloss will slow down at some point, but decided to make a small start now. I...
  204. Chunky Madwife

    What do people say..

    The last time I lost a lot of weight (ten+ years ago!), my in-laws continually told me this when I was 11 stone. I'm not tall, so this is still 2 stone overweight for me. I got really bloody pissed off with it, especially my father in law, who told me I was starting to look "too thin" and...
  205. Chunky Madwife

    Looking for that energy people talk about

    I'm just lazy. I could sleep all day everyday if left to my own devices. But I did feel that I had more energy once ketosis kicked in. NOt much, but definitely more. Sorry, not much help am I? Maybe try an add a meal? I felt better for my AAM week, and still lost 5lb that week. Maybe you...
  206. Chunky Madwife

    When I'm slimmer clothes!

    All their stuff is lush Diva. There's a skull one too which I love. Would never normally even think about it.
  207. Chunky Madwife

    When I'm slimmer clothes!

    I have a summer dress in the wardrobe that is around 25 years old (was my mum's and then mine). It's just a dusky pink floral sundress but have always loved it. Neither me or my mum have fitted into it for the past 18 years! I like this: BLACK POLKA DOT PIN-UP ROCKABILLY PROM SWING DRESS...
  208. Chunky Madwife

    Hates the ignorance of some people re vlcds

    Idiots. The research shows that you are NO more likely to pile weight back on after a VLCD than any other diet. I hate smug pillocks that spout the old "eat less, move more" mantra. Yes, we should do that, most people should, but sometimes we really need to see tangible results to spur us...
  209. Chunky Madwife

    Feeling the need to munch

    Am annoyed with self. But am joining Bannatynes tomorrow (I think) so will hopefully get back into it tomorrow. The TOTM thing is all new to me, as I previously had the Mirena so no periods. I am struggling to cope with the angry moodiness prior to it, and the raging munchies during...
  210. Chunky Madwife

    Feeling the need to munch

    :( Ok, so today I have had a Bar for lunch, vanilla and cinnamon. PLUS: 2 choc chip (not biscuits, just the choc chip bit)and a glace cherry. I am feeling the need to much big time (TOTM). Feeling generally pretty rubbish today. I have decided to have one small glass wine and an ASDA bar...
  211. Chunky Madwife

    What wine brands can be consumed?

    I have had wine on this diet (had a glass or two on three different days last week). I have been fine, although loss did slow for the week (i lost 5.5lb over a two week period). I felt that it did go right to my head and wouldn't have chanced anymore than that as I know it can de dangerous...
  212. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Lost boobies

    Oh me too H. G cups are not a good size to be. If they are still there when I lose weight I will visit GO again re getting a reduction. I was refused before when they referred me for it as my BMI was above 28. Although all my bras still fit, the back size is shrinking and the straps need...
  213. Chunky Madwife

    Before, During and After!

    That is fantastic stuff Mrs! :D Looking good! Keep up the good work and you will be at goal in no time :D
  214. Chunky Madwife

    Chocoholics

    I could probably do 8.....
  215. Chunky Madwife

    What do people say..

    People have been OK about it (at least to my face). I didn't tell anyone other than immediate family and close friends. Now I have told a few people at work as they were worried that I wasn't eating anything during a 12 hour shift. Everyone is interested and open minded. Although my BF kept...
  216. Chunky Madwife

    Chocoholics

    What a weirdo. Seriously. Who could do such a thing? Not me. Hence my exante journey hahahaha x
  217. Chunky Madwife

    About to take the plunge

    I love all the shakes but am not quite as keen on the strawberry, although I do like it, just not as much as the others. I like the chocolate one hot, the vanilla one hot with cinnamon or mixed spice and the banana one with coffee (hot or cold). I also like the soups now, which I didn't at...
  218. Chunky Madwife

    3rd wk WI = 1st stone gone yey !!!!

    Yay! Well done xxx
  219. Chunky Madwife

    four stone in 14 weeks?

    Hahaha I'm such an arse. Obviously I meant 10lb a day. Snort. I wish! Month. Month. Month.:D
  220. Chunky Madwife

    Paracetemol/neurofen

    I wouldn't take nurofen as it has other stuff in it (caffeine for one). STick to paracetamol and ibuprofen. Just as good. And take them with a shake or a bar.
  221. Chunky Madwife

    four stone in 14 weeks?

    I would aim for 10lb a week, and then anything else is a bonus. I have lost two stone (well half a pound under in 7 weeks, so at that rate you wouldn't be far off. Good luck x
  222. Chunky Madwife

    *** Exante March Challenge ***

    Cybill - 14lbs hannata - 16lbs (6lbs, 10 to go) Dutch - 16lbs -11 5 to go *lil* - 9lbs -5lbs 4 to go! KatHmum - 14lbs Summer Rain - 16lbs - 1lb 15 to go! SammyE - 12.2lbs BB - 10lbs - 3lbs lost, 7lbs to go *jenjen* - 22lbs - 22lbs lost 0 to go oops, I've met my target in 3 wks lol...
  223. Chunky Madwife

    ** Exante Easter Challenge**

    Cybill - 51lb - 22lbs lost, 29lbs to go Teetiefunk - 40lb - 15.5lbs lost 24.5lbs to go JoanneM - 47.5lb - 19.9 lost, 27.6 to go Getting there- 40lb - 8lb lost, 32lb to go JCJazzy-46lb, 15lb lost 31 to go babystar31 - 40lb (9lb lost, 31 to go) polishrose - 50lb-15 lost- 35 to go...
  224. Chunky Madwife

    Weekly Weigh-in Thread - Saturday 12th March to Friday 18th March

    Team 1 - Slimply the Best Clair-G - 3lbs Beaut x. - 2lbs Team 2 - Keto-Kats Cybill - 5.5lbs Helen -6lbs scarymovie -2lbs :( kitcatx - 2lbs Chunky Madwife - 5.5lbs (over two weeks and TOTM) Team 3 - Mission Slimpossible CrystalG - 5.4lbs Anyone Else? Sammeh -5lbs Starlight -...
  225. Chunky Madwife

    Tmi thread?

    Preventative things like Psyllium husks add fibre and are OK. You can get them in capsule form from Holland and Barrett and take them three times a day with lots of water. Cures such as Dulcolax and Sennakot are fine to alleviate immediate problems but you shouldn't make a habit of using them...
  226. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Fanta zero?

    I have used Pepsi Max, it has Citric acid but I was at work and I was exhausted and thirsty and still had to do an hour or two before getting the train home. So I did it, it made no difference and didn't knock me out of ketosis. I wouln't make a habit of it though, and I imagine that Fanta...
  227. Chunky Madwife

    Recommended scales?

    Well I got them and I like them. Just hope the kids don't destroy them by jumping on them. Seem easy to use. First official weigh in tomorrow. Fanks guys, knew I could rely on the minimin posse for good advice x
  228. Chunky Madwife

    Recommended scales?

    Thanks chaps x I was looking at the Salter ones, but got distracted by the WW ones as they claim to measure Basal Metabolic Rate too. :o Now I think I will just steer clear. Salter it is. Mind you my old ones are Salter and they have been weird since i got them. Tomorrow I will...
  229. Chunky Madwife

    A little bit of fun

    Money
  230. Chunky Madwife

    Recommended scales?

    Nobody?
  231. Chunky Madwife

    Hi

    Chuck em in the bin? Give them to a friend to hide? Eat them? :D
  232. Chunky Madwife

    A little bit of fun

    Bum
  233. Chunky Madwife

    Recommended scales?

    Well, I'm going to bit the bullet and buy some decent scales. Mine have been OK, but give you readings which can vary within 5lbs within seconds of each reading. On a weigh in day, I have to step on and off quite a few times to make sure I get a consistent result. PLus I was quite...
  234. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution Bad breath

    Retardex. Handy wee size.
  235. Chunky Madwife

    little loss big picture

    Fantastic Dutch, that is amazing stuff! Well done x
  236. Chunky Madwife

    Just ordered some ASDA own and BL bars...

    I don't think that these are the same thing, and I wouldn't touch them. Maybe these are just "healthy" bars and not the same as a meal replacement bar, as all the ones I have looked at are around 50/60g, contain around 20g of carbs and are 210 calories or therabouts. Plus, if you look at the...
  237. Chunky Madwife

    HELLO FROM SUNNY BARBADOS

    Ah just enjoy it all and fugeddaboutit, you have worked hard for it! Have a fab holiday xxx
  238. Chunky Madwife

    Just ordered some ASDA own and BL bars...

    I love them all too. My favourite ones are the MInt Choc BL one and the ASDA strawberry one. Lushness. I am drooling......a al Homer Simspon now.....not a pretty sight at all.
  239. Chunky Madwife

    A little bit of fun

    kiss
  240. Chunky Madwife

    can we have spidge?

    Its high in carbs. I still use it anyway.
  241. Chunky Madwife

    Total Solution 100lbs lost in 7 months :)

    Aww massive congratulations and well done mrs xxx
  242. Chunky Madwife

    The Exante Challenge: Keto Kats - team 2

    Bernice, you are a bloody star woman! Have a fab holiday, well deserved xxx
  243. Chunky Madwife

    Biggest loser bars not ok

    Good for you! I am cynical. Of course they won't recommend that you buy other company's products. Poor business sense to do that. I think they are fine though, I have been having a bar a day (plus two shakes) and using either ASDA measure up meal replacement or Biggest Loser bars...
  244. Chunky Madwife

    Weekly Weigh-in Thread - Saturday 5th March to Friday 11th March

    Bum. I missed the weigh in this week. Was working away from home. Pah. Will weigh in MOnday morning. My original weigh in day was a Wednesday, then it migrated to a Friday. Ah well, should be good x Well done Mission Slimpossible!!! It's all good, and thanks Cybill x
  245. Chunky Madwife

    Weekly Weigh-in Thread - Saturday 12th March to Friday 18th March

    Damn i missed it for this week. Sorry fellow Keto Kats. HAve been working away from home. Will be able to report a double week weightloss next week , so hopefully it will be a good un! Well done though to Mission Slimpossible !!!! Fabbyness x
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