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    Is anyone starting Monday 31st Oct?

    That's a good way to look at it. I didn't drink enough water last time so that obviously didn't help. One day at a time!! Just have to keep telling ourselves that! Not sure about ketosis- my breath was disgusting so maybe lol
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    Is anyone starting Monday 31st Oct?

    Hey I am re-starting tomorrow morning! Started last week, got to Thursday and decided I wasn't happy doing it, but I'm more unhappy being overweight so I will give it another try this week... Good luck! x
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    mid week weigh ins?

    Re-start for me tomorrow morning! Think I will weigh in on Thursday morning, as well as my Monday weigh in tomo morning, to encourage me to continue for more than the three days I lasted last week! Fingers crossed for everyone!
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    One month trial!

    Well my first week didn't go well, lasted until Thursday morning when I decided I didn't want to do it anymore, think I am kidding myself that because I am not 40 stone I don't need to take such drastic action but now that I have paid for a month I think I will give it another go from tomorrow...
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    One month trial!

    Hi everyone I thought I would give the diaries a go because I am on day three, only planning to do this for a month but I seriously miss real food. I think I can cope for a month but I can feel the self control waning slightly. I think about other foods ALOT and try to justify it to myself...
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    mid week weigh ins?

    Thanks everyone, that is really good advice! I think I will wait until the end of my first week and hopefully I'll be ridiculously shocked about how much weight I have lost!! :D
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    mid week weigh ins?

    I know the best way to monitor weight loss is once a week weighing yourself at the same time of the day. Calorie counting and exercising I noticed that my weight varied by plus or minus 1lb if I weighed myself every day, even if the loss that week amounted to 2 or 3lbs. Anyway my question is...
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    5 Stone for Valentines Day

    That is a good target date! I might have to join you with that one, I would like to lose another 5 stone and be just under 10st (I'm pretty short) Although I am only on day two and already having serious doubts about whether I can last for one month!!
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    November challenge

    Shall we make a list of everyone's goals? That way you when you have a loss to shout about you can just copy and paste and update the list? Midnight-Sparkles : 14lb Maia Riley: 21lb The trigos: 12lb Holliepop: 14lb Russian doll: 14lb Slim1day: 14lb Jayne289: 14lb kenshin112 I couldn't see how...
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    anybody else having difficulty ordering?

    How is everyone getting on? Were you all exante virgins? I'm on day two and I think I am doing okay, physically hungry at times, but not mentally hungry - as in I'm not walking past sandwiches and having a massive internal battle whether or not to get them if that makes sense!
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    First day of Exante

    you all definitely have the right attitude! day one was pretty easy for me, I was physically hungry - at the times I normally am when I eat real food, like 11am and on the tube home from work but I didn't slip up. Despite my boyfriend saying 'one cup of tea with milk wouldnt hurt would it?' and...
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    November challenge

    I'm in too, first day today after calorie counting proved too slow. I want to lose a stone by the end of November.
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    First day of Exante

    Hi all Today is my first day doing Exante - so far so good - ISH! the tomato and basil soup was absolutely disgusting, dreading the vanilla shake ive got for dinner. although the bar was okay - bit too 'chemical' sweet but with a black coffee it went down okay. Literally the only thing...
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    anybody else having difficulty ordering?

    I finally managed to order! I think one more weekend of freedom and then I will start on Monday, gives me a little time to avoid carbs and eat small portions to *hopefully* make it a tiny bit easier next week!
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    anybody else having difficulty ordering?

    Ah I'm the only one who STILL cannot order, they replied to my email last night saying that my cookie settings were wrong, but that was all nonsense. It's so frustrating! it's not like they even have an order by phone number. I'm tempted to make an appointment with the CD advisor - at least then...
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    anybody else having difficulty ordering?

    Me too! I have been trying to order my first delivery, I emailed customer services if I get a reply I'll post on here...
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    Virgin ''dieter''

    Well I would love to order it and get started ASAP but their website isn't working properly when I try to register or order, boo!
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    Virgin ''dieter''

    wow 8lbs! thats incredible! that would take me about 6 weeks to lose doing what I am now! Not sure if I could do shakes only - I think psychologically soup is more like food. I also dont want to shout to the world that I am doing this diet, so having soup at lunch would be a lot more discreet...
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    Virgin ''dieter''

    Hi all I'm about to order a bumper pack of Exante and I'm nervous/excited, I have never done a meal replacement diet before, since January I have lost 40lbs by making sensible choices and makiing the effort to exercise. Which is great and it has made a difference to how I look and feel but...
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    summer holiday challenge!

    jayne289 - 20lbs to lose - 1lb lost caroline g - 28lbs to lose lucysmommy - 28lbs to lose scot minx - between 21 and 28lbs to lose the mango - 15lbs to lose I've added all of you in, when you lose weight just copy and paste from the most recent version and update your losses! good luck everyone x
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    summer holiday challenge!

    okay lets do it properly then! I've added you both in, good luck! jayne289 - 20lbs to lose caroline g - 28lbs to lose lucysmommy - 28lbs to lose
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    how much have you all lost??

    I've lost 34 lbs since January 17th, another 70-80 to go! X
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    summer holiday challenge!

    My holiday is all booked for august 12th, I know its a way off yet but all I can think about is how much more I want to lose! My challenge is to lose 20lbs! Maybe then ill be a size 14 and might even be brave enough for shorts!
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Not the best run! had to stop half way through and walk the rest because my knees started to hurt! typical! it was really tiring tonight but I'm glad I tried, will give week 2 day three a go on Thursday night and FINALLY get onto week three next week, knee pain or no knee pain!! x
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    How did you decide your goal/ideal weight?

    I've gone for 10 stone because it feels like a nice round number, but like you if I get to 11stone and im happy I won't push myself to lose another stone. I set mini targets, rather than having 5 and 1/2 stone to lose hanging over my hand i set my mini goals every half a stone. Its achieveable...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    nice work woodland girl!! did you spend any longer on any of the weeks? im wondering when ill struggle!! off out for week two day two in a little while! x
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I just got in from week two day two, struggled in the middle a bit but even ran for an extra 3 minutes at the end because I felt like I had enough energy left. The improvements do happen quickly and I'm quite pleased that some tw*t that laughed at me as he drove past didnt put me off, few...
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    April 2011 Challenge

    Hmm somehow I lost 5lbs since last friday, god bless food poisoning!! since my target was 5 i guess i can up that a bit now! shazza87 - Goal 8lbs - 0lbs lost Lindseydodd408 - Goal 7lbs - 2lbs lost. The Moog - Goal 9lbs - 0lbs lost. xsarahx - Goal 8lbs - 2lbs lost. Big H - Goal 10lbs - 0lbs...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Im so impressed!!! and jealous! really cant imagine getting that far right now! what is week 7? im almost too scared to check lol oh and i think you can still map out a route even if you arent running on roads, might be easier if you use the satelite image rather than a map. I've done it...
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    April 2011 Challenge

    I'm in! Will go for 5lbs to get to me my next mini target of 15st7lb. shazza87 - Goal 8lbs - 0lbs lost Lindseydodd408 - Goal 7lbs - 0lbs lost. The Moog - Goal 9lbs - 0lbs lost. xsarahx - Goal 8lbs - 2lbs lost. Big H - Goal 10lbs - 0lbs lost. Shazzabir - Goal 4lbs - 1lb lost Pippa1704- Goal...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Im surprised you havent already! Just got back from another re-start of week 2. STarting at 2 rather 1 makes me feel like ive still got a tiny bit of progress saved up! one day i WILL get to week three lol. Felt like my legs were made of concrete towards the end, but i got a second burst of...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Im not doing fantastically well, knee injury still bothering me a bit and i started a new job which takes some getting used to, at the minute im so tired in the evenings! The most I have ever done is week two, day two. Will start again this week and start with week two though! Woodland girl...
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    march challenge!

    Originally set myself a target of 8lbs, passed that so I upped it to 12lbs, but in total i lost 14lbs, thats another stone gone, just six more to go lol V12345- 14 lbs by 31st of march 2011 The Moog - 14lbs to lose - Target reached Nurseberyl - 14lbs to lose (lost 1lb gained 2lbs!) 15lbs to go...
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    march challenge!

    3 gone this week! passed my target V12345- 14 lbs by 31st of march 2011 The Moog - 14lbs to lose - Target reached Nurseberyl - 14lbs to lose (lost 1lb gained 2lbs!) 15lbs to go hahahah madmads - 7lbs to lose - 5.5 to go xsarahx - 13lbs to lose -4 (9 to go!) Rebecca1608 - 14lbs to lose (-5, -3...
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    march challenge!

    V12345- 14 lbs by 31st of march 2011 The Moog - 14lbs to lose - Target reached Nurseberyl - 14lbs to lose (lost 1lb gained 2lbs!) 15lbs to go hahahah madmads - 7lbs to lose - 5.5 to go xsarahx - 13lbs to lose -4 (9 to go!) Rebecca1608 - 14lbs to lose (-5, -3, -1, -0.5 now 4.5lb to go Laura...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Wow congratulations! 5 mins! I would die, I'm still struggling with week two but am determined to go up to week three next week! x
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    march challenge!

    Another 2lbs gone! V12345- 14 lbs by 31st of march 2011 The Moog - 14lbs to lose - 1/4lb to go (Typical!) Nurseberyl - 14lbs to lose (lost 1lb gained 2lbs!) 15lbs to go hahahah madmads - 7lbs to lose - 5.5 to go xsarahx - 13lbs to lose -4 (9 to go!) Rebecca1608 - 14lbs to lose (-5, -3, -1...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Ah well done for the people that have just started! ive been stuck on week 2 for what feels ages now, started a new job and been so tired in the evenings - a rubbish excuse i know! Forgot how good it feels when you finish though. On my last 90 second run tonight I was about to finish when I...
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    march challenge!

    All done! I lost the 8lbs I set myself, with three weeks left! Im going to add a new target of 4lbs so Im a nice round (literally haha) 16 stone. V12345- 14 lbs by 31st of march 2011 The Moog - 14lbs to lose - 4lbs to go Nurseberyl - 14lbs to lose (lost 1lb gained 2lbs!) 15lbs to go hahahah...
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    march challenge!

    By some sort of miracle Ive lost 1lb this week! Chinese, cookies, donuts and huge french stick sandwiches are a bit of an unconventional diet but seemed to work lol V12345- 14 lbs by 31st of march 2011 The Moog - 14lbs to lose - 4lbs to go Nurseberyl - 14lbs to lose (lost 1lb gained 2lbs!)...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Congratulations!! Im impressed! Off out later for week two, I was in two minds about going up to the next week but after your post I am definitely doing it!
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    a TERRIBLE weekend!

    well my bad weekend ruined my motivation for the past week, but tomorrow is a new week and a new start! forcing myself to get up half hour earlier every day to use my exercise bike before i set off for work, we shall see how it goes !
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    march challenge!

    I fell off the wagon for a week, might be adding a pound or two to my total! glad i picked 8lbs rather than 14 though, its definitely still do-able, cant wait to see what the total is for everyone at the end of it.
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Im so pleased! After ten days of no running at all i just did week one again, damn knee injuries! But I survived it, and right now I dont feel all that knackered at all. Woodland girl I do feel sorry for you with the knee pain, its so frustrating! Mine was bothering me for a week and I went to...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I think water retention is literally during exercise, not a long term effect of it. Muscle does weight more than fat but I don't think that any fat lost is replaced exactly pound for pound in muscle gain. I read somewhere - hardly a valuable source I know - that even bodybuilders with serious...
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    Lost the plot!!!!!

    There is nothing wrong with you it isnt easy breaking the habits we had to end up where we all are. You did it once Im certain you can get your head around it again. Do you do any exercise? I find that even a little bit motivates me to stick with the low cals, especially when I use machines that...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Do you have a sports direct near you? Hardly a nice shopping experience but cheap shoes, well relatively cheap. I bought some Nike+ sheruns for only £45 which is a lot cheaper than I thought they would be. They had a lot of different ones around that price, which if it helps you avoid an injury...
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    a TERRIBLE weekend!

    I didnt even put on an ounce ive stayed exactly the same, so pleased :D x
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    a TERRIBLE weekend!

    Almost a little embarassed reading my rant again! I was being a little dramatic, two days doesnt undo 6 weeks, thanks everyone the nice replies really do help im so glad I found this forum! Hopefully my awful weekend made everyone else feel great about their progress and ill be back on the...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I did find some stuff about doing certain stretches to help it i might give them a go and see if it improves. Never thought I would be so bothered about not being able to do exercise but I am absolutely gutted. I should be doing week three day one tonight, but ah well! oooh a video i will have...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Dr Google tell me it is runner knee, so my technique must be incorrect, going to try running on the front of the feet rather than heels when I can get back out. Was your injury caused by running? x
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Last week I got up to week 2 day one and have injured my knee so badly it hurts to walk let alone run, Im so gutted! i hope it goes away soon, little bit worried that all the progress I have made will be lost, it was last Wednesday when I had a run. Eugh! Has anyone else had this problem? x
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    a TERRIBLE weekend!

    I have been so well behaved since the middle of January but this weekend I feel like I have totally undone all my good work! In the middle of last week I injured myself when I was out running, I had just started the week two of couch of 5k. I tried swimming instead and it just made the injury...
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    Wii Fit

    You dont have to stick to the rhythm they give you, speed it up but just keep it regular and you can go as fast as you like really! I turn the sound off on the wii-mote and go as fast as I want to. I find even their fastest one is quite slow.
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    HELP need exercise advice

    You just summed it up perfectly there! Certain diets might be great for fast weight loss but its more important about making lifestyle changes. I have to admit when I started to exercise and make an effort to eat healthily I never thought I would have the right frame of mind to consider exercise...
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    My Diet Diary

    Another pound lost on the scales this morning, the run and the cycle certainly paid off yesterday. Breakfast: Special K with semi-skimmed milk - someone drank all my skimmed milk grrr! Lunch: WW wrap, hot and spicy chicken, salad, red onions and laughing cow triangles. Dinner: mini portion of...
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    march challenge!

    Your good luck wishes obviously worked like a charm! Another pound lost! V12345- 14 lbs by 31st of march 2011 The Moog - 14lbs to lose - 10lbs to go Nurseberyl - 14lbs to lose madmads - 7lbs to lose - 5.5 to go xsarahx - 13lbs to lose -3 (10 to go!) Rebecca1608 - 14lbs to lose (-5 now...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    You do the brisk walk warm up, then 90 seconds of jogging with 2 minutes of walking, and keep that up for 20 minutes which is 6 lots of jogging. In a way its a tiny bit easier than week one because there are less jogs for you to do. So dont be afraid to go up to week two when your done...
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    march challenge!

    After all the hard work ive done today running and cycling Im hoping to see another lb lost tomorrow morning! wish me luck!
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    My Diet Diary

    Oh and thanks everyone for being so kind! this forum is great, definitely helping me to stay on track and giving me lots of new ideas!
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    First Week Weigh In

    ooh that sounds good! i might have to pick it up this weekend, thanks! PS we have the same name! I used jayne for some silly reason not wanting to put my full name on here lol x
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    My Diet Diary

    I started out by writing down absolutely everything i eat in the first two weeks and i averaged about 1200 a day, but burnt off about 700 minimum on the wii fit and exercise bike. tbh i dont count every calorie anymore, im not fooling myself i still check the packets and make sensible choices...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I completed w2d1! With no cheating or extra breaks! For anyone reading this that it stuck on week one and is too worried about going for week two just do it, i spent five days on week one thinking i couldnt possibly work any harder but i did it!
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    My Diet Diary

    Somehow I missed this section of the forum, just found and read a few thought I would start my own! I started on 17th January and have lost 16lbs since then from exercising and being sensible about what I eat. Today hasnt been a great day foodwise, Im way under calories but had so many...
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    First Week Weigh In

    congratulations on losing so much! what sort of work outs are on wii active? ive got the wii fit plus at the moment but thinking about buying some more so i can keep changing my workouts!
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    HELP need exercise advice

    Im just counting the calories and trying to keep to under 1500, that way nothing is forbidden and I wouldnt be discouraged by eating forbidden foods!
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    How?

    Being able to walk into any shop - except evans - and take it for granted that they will stock my size because I will be a size 12 or even better a 10. The feeling you get when you get on the scales and you have lost a few more lbs, and your target weight gets closer! My boyfriend motivates...
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    march challenge!

    Same problem as before, the most recent version wasnt copied so I've added my loss again! V12345- 14 lbs by 31st of march 2011 The Moog - 14lbs to lose - 10lbs to go Nurseberyl - 14lbs to lose madmads - 7lbs to lose - 5.5 to go xsarahx - 13lbs to lose -3 (10 to go!) Rebecca1608 - 14lbs to lose...
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    It's GOT to go!

    Good luck Rose! I had a similar experience although mine wasnt with a mirror it was a photograph taken at a Christmas party with some friends, I literally cried my eyes out and I realised enough was enough time to make an effort to change my weight rather than just feeling horrible about it all...
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    march challenge!

    your welcome! glad I helped you a little bit. x
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    Wii Fit

    Well if you compare the amount of calories you have lost against foods you eat which are 200 calories how do you feel about it? Its quite a low intensity workout doing steps but anything is better than nothing at all. Have you tried the hula hoop? When I use my Wii fit I try to do the steps as...
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    HELP need exercise advice

    I think if you lose the weight steadily loose skin shouldnt be too much of a problem. Low impact sports are best if you are trying to avoid injuries or have any at the moment that you dont want to make worse, like cycling or swimming. i have a lot of weight to lose as well and at the moment I...
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    march challenge!

    Well dont beat yourself up because you ate chips, everything in moderation and all that! Put them carbs to good use tomorrow! The phrase 'nothing tastes as good as slim feels' is much, much, easier said than done! Have you thought about a food diary? If you already have one maybe try...
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    "Last chance workout" today

    Sounds like you are really hard on yourself! Even one hour a day is fantastic, and housework counts as exercise too, you can put some serious effort into it to make it a harder work out.
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    How to improve my workout?

    That sounds really good, well done for trying to get a bit of variety in there. I'm far from an expert but I have found that introducing new ways of exercising is great for kick starting a bit more weight loss, I was using an exercise bike regularly and my weight loss levelled out a little bit...
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    ate an easter egg from the £1 shop

    This thread is great, thats the best attitude to have when it comes to dieting! And you are so right we should congratulate ourselves on every little pound and half pound lost! x
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    march challenge!

    If you know you have been good then its safe to say its more likely to be a fluctuation in your weight, I weigh myself every day, I know I shouldnt but I don't let the fluctuations bother me too much. On sunday I lost two pounds, but then on monday I had apparently put them two pounds back on...
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    march challenge!

    Congratulations! 14lbs what an achievement! I've lost one more, so I've updated it again! V12345- 14 lbs by 31st of march 2011 The Moog - 14lbs to lose - 10lbs to go Nurseberyl - 14lbs to lose (13lbs to go) madmads - 7lbs to lose xsarahx - 12lbs to lose +1lb (13 to go!) Rebecca1608...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I might be a bit naive but I don't think it will be that difficult. The hardest part for me will be the 5k run, I started my diet/healthy lifestyle over a month ago by using my exercise bike at home and because it builds up your leg muscles so quickly I find that I can be on there for an hour...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I did another week one session tonight, I started running/walking a week ago but it was a few days before I found out about the couch to 5k plan. So technically I've only completed week one days one and two. Definitely still a struggle, especially when it gets to the 6th minute jog! I might...
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    march challenge!

    Congratulations!!! That's fantastic, I'm happy my advice helped you. If you do try it don't worry about going slow, you definitely will not be alone, I'm on my 5th jog/walk/run and I'm still doing the week one schedule, which should have been over in three days! x
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    i found by the w1d3 i already noticed an improvement, i was much less exhausted and enjoyed it much more. Although when i started i had a cough and a cold so maybe it was better because that cleared up! x
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I've just started this too! Just completed week one, I've been out four times but the fourth time was only a 20 minute jog. I can feel it getting a tiny bit easier, the first time I did it I felt like I was going to keel over and pass out! I normally go at night but got nothing else to do...
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    march challenge!

    I always thought that I was way too big to do any sort of running but if you google 'couch to 5k' and try it the schedule they describe you might be surprised. I've been doing it a week now and the first day killed me but I am already noticing an improvement, and strangely enough I enjoy it...
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    march challenge!

    I lost four pounds this week because I started running for the first time in my life :D only another four to go, I guess changing exercises is the best way to kick start a diet for me! I bet by the time it get to March collectively we will have lost the weight of one person, good luck guys x...
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    low fat marg/spread

    You could try cooking the egg for less time so that you have a runny yolk and then the meal is a bit less dry, or a little squirt of ketchup!
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    Moving to cc?

    Sounds like a good plan! I like to take my time in the supermarket and look at the healthier alternatives to as much food as I can find. I recommend the shape delight chocolate desserts/yoghurts, very yummy! And knowing I can walk down the crisps/chocolate/crap aisles and not feel tempted to...
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    What is your regime?

    30 minutes of hard work on the exercise bike, going about 28-30 kmph - 5 times per week 30 minutes of weight training targeting my arms - 3 times per week wii fit work outs with hula hoops and steps for one hour - 5 times a week and ive just started running, went for my first time tonight...
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    Moving to cc?

    I buy a pack of chicken breasts and cook them all in different flavours, nothing major just garlic and herbs, or chilli, whatevers in the cupboards. Or if I'm feeling lazy sainsburys have some really tasty ones, sweet chilli and hot and spicy, they are on special offer at the moment too 2 for 4...
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    Moving to cc?

    Hi Bex, I would really recommend CC, like you said it is free and real easy to do. For low calorie foods I'd recommend grilled chicken and a mountain of salad with wholemeal pittas, makes a great lunch and means I'm not as hungry when it comes to dinner. Calorie counting seems to be more like...
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    march challenge!

    Wow 14lbs in 6 weeks? What is everyones secret? I'll join too but I'll go for 8lbs so I end up at 16stone 4lbs! x
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    newbie to cc

    Also, Im so glad this thread has inspired people to stick with their healthy eating plans! That's really great to hear! I tried out MFP this weekend, its very kind, my exercise bike told me I burnt 400 calories but when I put the details of my workout in it said 550 so I definitely like using...
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    newbie to cc

    Even if 6 does go back on thats still a 5lb loss, which is nothing to be disappointed about! Good luck I hope you get down to the weight you want! Ah Relle you lost a stone congratulations!! I havent weighed myself in three days Im hoping for a nice surprise tomorrow morning, every day weigh...
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    newbie to cc

    is MFP my fitness pal? I might give that app a go and download it, I havent posted many times thats probably why you cant PM me. well done for turning down the biscuits! i always feel a little bit happier when I have said no to eating junk like that. Tried out the free step this morning on...
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    newbie to cc

    It was a bit of a random subject I did called Creative Industries Managment, what I want to get into is Music Licensing but it seems like everywhere expects you to have worked for several years in unpaid internships before they even consider you for entry level jobs. I'll get there though! until...
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    newbie to cc

    Im new to this forum and forums in general I dont how to split up your message to quote it back sorry! You are so brave going swimming, I wish I felt comfortable enough to do it. It is such a great way to burn off calories and it tones almost every part of your body. I feel the same about a...
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    newbie to cc

    Is it just me or does 14 still feel like a bit too much on the heavy side? I would kill to be 14 but I dont want to stop there! 12 seems like a good size to hit, be small but not skinny and still have some shape like a woman not a girl!
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    newbie to cc

    I use the wii fit too, the routines are quite good where you pick from the miis overindulged or arms, i normally put a few of them together and do at least half hour. Or hula hoops then steps and repeat that 4 or 5 times. Ive also got an exercise bike I bought a few years ago, I cycle about...
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    newbie to cc

    I'd love to say lets make it a competition but you are already 3lbs ahead of me and you started like five days after me! Can I ask have you noticed any change at all in your clothes or appearance? Since I started I have noticed I have so much more energy, I almost enjoy exercise and it is...
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    newbie to cc

    I'm an 18/20 and know exactly what you mean about not wanting to get in a photo with the girls, my friends are super skinny and next to them I look like a total whale!! My size means unless its a generous 18 it wont be going anywhere near me, so I cant shop in 'normal' high street shops, I...
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    1 year on since starting calorie counting!

    wow congratulations i bet you are so proud!
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    newbie to cc

    Good luck! I'm in a similar situation to you with 7 stone to lose, the food diary is a great idea, reading the calories and fat in foods makes it surprising easily to pick tasty but healthy things to eat. And counting every calorie really helps me stay on track.
  103. J

    How can I get myself to commit to this

    The diary is a great tip! If you try to include how many calories it makes you really aware of what you are eating and it almost forces me to think twice before i coat my toast in butter and swap for a little bit of low fat spread! Have you tried exercising as well dieting? I never used to lift...
  104. J

    no wonder im fat!

    Sounds like you arent eating enough in the mornings, which normally sets me up for a failure too! I try to wait a few hours after I wake up to eat breakfast then try and have something filling like boiled or poached eggs and one slice of toast with a tiny bit of butter. When i try to avoid...
  105. J

    Newbie with a long way to go!

    Thanks everyone, yeah a food diary is a great idea ill have to start one, might get some ideas for tasty meals! My dad is italian and my mum is a chef so I have picked up the worst habits when it comes to cooking, everything tastes great but obviously thats why Ive ended up well over 17stone...
  106. J

    Newbie with a long way to go!

    Hi everyone! I finally decided to lose weight! I'm calorie counting, not sticking to set amount every day I just try to be sensible and keep to at least 1500 calories or less! And I spend at least half an hour on the exercise bike every day, would be far too embarrassed to go to the gym. I...
  107. J

    Foods that are low in calories

    I just started to count my calories, the main foods I eat are poached eggs on toast with a tiny bit of low fat marg, most supermarkets have packets of chicken which are already cooked and come in loads of flavours i love heating it up and having it with lots of salad, a bit of balsamic and a...
  108. J

    Hello, Newbie Here!

    Hi I'm a newbie too! LOTS of weight to lose, I'm 23 and I have always been overweight, never really tried that hard to lose it before but I'd to change. In ten days since starting to exercise and count the calories I've lost 5lbs, but I want to lose 100lb in total. I dont think I would be able...
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