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Hi all,been away for a while due to family and health problems but back now.I've had a bad month as in not really sticking to the low fat rules so expected to either have stayed the same weight or maybe put some on.But I've lost 4lbs which takes me to below 14st..I'm infact 13st 9lbs now..so...

I rode 6 miles today and it wasn't too hard going.Even managed a steep hill without stopping which I was chuffed about.

Morning all,just had my monthly weigh in and have lost 9lbs :D I am so pleased after last months very small loss.The doctor is really pleased with me,I think its because of the new bike and the long rides I go on with the family.

I'll join,wont be walking but I want to cycle at least 20 miles in one day which may sound easy to some but will be a challenge to me. I did enjoy walking but cycling is much better and quicker and I've found it burns more calories than walking.

Im dead chuffed! My weight was staying level and I was getting right down but since starting the cycling its coming off again :D went for a very long ride with the family and some friends yesterday and it was great.Was out for about 6 hours and today Im like a zombie but seeing the weight...

Hiya,well I'd gone to the doctors for a checkup as I have high BP too and one or two other problems and I told her I was sick of trying to lose weight and not doing very well and she offered xenical to me.Your BMI has to be above 30 I think to qualify and you have to lose 5% of your initial...

Good for you,its great fun but blimey it hurts for the first few days ;) rode for half an hour earlier and think I rode standing up for most of it Lol.Beat my 18 year old son in an uphill race tho,he was well miffed :D

Yes I take the pills three times a day with food and try to stick to a low fat diet..doesnt always go to plan tho but I try.Doing some exercise will also help,even just walking for half hour each day would do.

Hi everyone,hope you're all having a great holiday.We had a lovely day yesterday,we all had new bikes and went for a two hour ride.It was gorgeous,I managed the hills albeit slowly and enjoyed every minute.Im saddle sore today but hey it'll wear off :D gonna buy a basket to go on the front so I...

Evening all :) I have an exercise dvd but to be honest I find it quite boring and I dont like gyms so I wondering what other exercises are good for aiding weight loss? What about walking? I walked to town yesterday..it took about 40mins compared to a 10 min bus trip but I really enjoyed it.

Well,I've only lost 4lbs this month BUT I was convinced I'd probably gain as I'd been so lapse that I was actually really pleased. Best news tho was my blood results all came back better than they'd ever been.Sugar levels had dropped,liver function was better and my BP was normal for the first...

Hi all,I decided not to give up..had a bad few days but have gotten my sensible head back on and am doing much better now.I dont expect a big weight loss/or any loss but as long as I've not gained I'll be happy.Will let you all know later what the verdict is and thank you to those who encouraged...

Im not here to get sympathy folks,just being practical. This month the scales are hardly moving,Im eating the right things but not exercising as much due to pain.Im so envious of those of you whose weight is dropping off and so annoyed at myself for failing :sigh: Keep up your good work ladies...

Hello all and happy mothers day to the mummies here. Well my weight loss is naff at the moment,but not out any on so I spose thats one thing.Had two slices of pizza last night as it was my 23rd wedding anniversary and it was so yummy.Not suffered so far but the day is young :D my sons bought me...

Evening all,well as the title says Im wondering if anyone else is not losing either as much as they'd hoped or not as quick? I think my first stone has gone now but its taken two months and some are losing a stone a month :sigh: Its not encouraging me to keep going to be honest,but I also would...

I really don't know,I did have a couple of bad days as in I ate a bit more than usual but I don't remember eating anything that would cause all that!!!

I had gallstones that were so painful I thought I was dying at one point,had my gallbladder removed very quickly after being diagnosed.All way before starting these pills. I also have IBS which has actually improved since starting a low fat diet and again the pills so whilst yes it has some side...

Sometimes worrying over weight prevents you losing it,Im not sure why but my GP told me that.In a perfect world,you'd put your worries aside and the weight would come off and you'd be happy.But its not a perfect world and you cant just leave your worries at the doorstep. All I can suggest is you...

You're not alone,Im the same as you.Losing it slower than everyone else,always needing to be by a toilet incase,its totally demoralising after feeling so hopeful.But Im gonna keep trying in the hope that it will work,I'll do it with you and we can moan together :) PM me if you ever wanna chat,I...

Its personal taste,you hate it..I actually really like it! I have a few health problems so this is ideal for me and its working so it cant be all bad.

Married for 23 years on the 2nd of April :D

Hi all,well I'm doing ok since my last weigh in..eating well and checking food for fat content etc.Not eaten anything I shouldnt really,not that I know of anyway.Yesterday I felt sick all day and hardly ate,this morning I felt very bloated and gassy so went to the loo.Sorry for the following TMI...

Hey I was gutted with my weight loss this month but then my son showed me,with lard,how much I'd lost and it looked loads so that really cheered me up.And 7lbs is half a stone which is great :D

Hi I know how you feel as Im losing about the same as you,but as everyone says its still a loss and you should be proud. Not everyone will lose loads every month,we're all different and we shouldnt compare ourselves to anyone else (maybe I should take my own advice) :p

Thank you,my son just put it into perspective.He took a half pound block of lard out of the fridge and told me I'd lost ten of those! Looking at it that way,it looked loads! Thanks for your support,it really is appreciated.

Had my second weigh in and this month I've only lost 5.5lbs :( my doctor was really pleased because she thinks its better to lose slowly and keep it off but I was hoping to have lost more. Better work extra hard this month as I want to get below 14 stone!

Bit dissappointed I enjoy those breakfast bars every once in awhile,only 58 cals and they are quite filling.

Probably not xenical friendly but just had four roses chocolates..first chocolate in 6 weeks and they were GORGEOUS :p

Well done,thats a fab weight loss :D

Amen to that :D

Thanks ladies,I think I felt so guilty because my weight loss is quite a bit slower than a lot of you and I felt I was giving in a bit. I'll get there and I wont give in however slow this weight shifts.

Hi I've got it and love it.Theres three sections,a short workout for toning arms and all over and two longer ones..a fat burner and all over body blast. I do them every day and I really do think you can see a difference in my body.Even the warmup is good if you're rushed and want to do some...

Awww thanks ladies,I feel a bit better now.I didnt get any nasty side effects which pleased me,and I've been extra good since so hoping it was just a blip and I wont do it again.

Saturday night I gave in and had a chicken chow mein and feel really guilty now.I've been so good for the past 6 weeks too :cry:has anyone else fell off the band wagon or is it just me?

I got married when I was 20 and hubbie was 19,we had a white church wedding and I'd say it was a medium size wedding. Looking back I wish we'd have waited as we were too young(still together tho..23 years this April) The service was lovely as we married in the church I'd grown up in so it felt...

Firstly well done you for getting up so early,not sure I could manage 6am :o I used to love swimming but stopped going due to my weight and being seen in a costume.But I'd love to go again,were there many there? If its a quiet time I'd be tempted to go very early,a couple times a week wouldnt hurt.

My boobs are shrinking and Im not too happy as I quite like my cleverage Lol but never mind.Its great seeing the body change back to something it used to be years ago.Mind you I'd have a long way to go to reach my before baby days..7st 10lbs when I got pregnant the first time.Doubt I could ever...

Hi all,well I think my weight loss is a bit slower than a lot of you and I was a bit disheartened at first.But,I've noticed changes in my body which I'm pleased about.Firstly my legs are deff slimmer and firmer,the bit of my stomach under my boobs is a bit flatter and Im losing my double chin(S)...

I want to just have lost something..anything..and not stayed the same or put any back on.Oh and to dye my hair bright red :D new me is starting to emerge!

Hi all,just thought I'd ask if anyone else felt tired for the first few weeks on xenical? Im sleeping more than usual..probably the exercise..but come lunch time I could easily go for a nap.Now its 6.48pm and Im shattered.

I sometimes have an oily day and I havent really eaten anything I shouldnt.It doesnt bother me tho because it is managable. I also dont have a gall bladder so have been told that will effect me,as the gall bladder helps to filter fat too.

I totally forgot about those,Im feeling a bit tired lately and put it down to all the exercise and stuff.Will go tomorrow and get some.

Thats a great idea,is it ok to do that tho? If it counts then I'll be doing that cos I really cant stomach lots of water/squash etc.I've never been a big drinker,my gp is always on at me about it :(

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Hi George,if you eat a sensible low fat diet you should be ok.I was worried about the side effects too specially since I have IBS but I only had one bad day really and that was cos I had a takeaway. Just be careful to follow the guide lines and eat sensible meals and you'll be fine.Theres more...

Thank you everyone :D

Thank you and happy birthday,hope you have a fab day xx

:D I went for my first weigh in this morning and have lost 8.7lbs! Considering I hadnt lost any after almost two weeks I was convinced I wouldnt have lost after the month.I was so pleased I couldnt stop smiling at the doctor and she was dead pleased for me.I have another months supply,as well as...

As the title says its my first weigh in tomorrow and Im so scared incase I havent lost any weight. I feel fitter as I do my exercises every day and I'm sleeping so much better too so fingers crossed I'll have lost a few pounds at least.Wish me luck ladies and gents,will let you all know how I...

I love the UD one,works really well as does the vital radiance one as another lady said and I got mine too from the poundshop :D

I do like MAC,I have quite a few brushes,about 25 blushes,a few msf's and a couple of foundations and concealers BUT I dont think they're the best IMO. Their packaging sucks and they bring out too many collections,a lot of the SA's are quite snobby(not all) and they are quite pricey. I love ALL...

Well I've cheated slightly and bought a few ready meals from WW's and Asda's own.Also bought lots of frozen vegs and some light philli cream cheese plus wholemeal pasta and no fat biscuits.At least I will know exactly what fat/calories Im eating now :D

I need to lose about 3 stone,Im going shopping later to get stuff specially for me as I think that will be the best option.Cook for the fellas and then myself,I can keep a better track then.Thing is my waist is an inch slimmer than 3 weeks ago so find that a bit odd but that might be the...

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I am exercising,slowly to start with cos I have a few joint problems but I do it without fail.Think I ballsed up my meals to start with,I thought you could eat anything and the pills would deal with it so that might have hindered things I guess. I need some ideas for dinners,I'm fine with...

Hi thanks for replying.This is a typical day for me food wise. Breakfast=special K and skimmed milk Lunch=ham sandwich,fruit and a low fat cereal bar Dinner=whatever the family are eating but no fried foods and plenty of veg/salad Supper=small bowl of cereal and skimmed milk It took a few days...

Hello all,firstly thank you for my lovely welcome.I was so pleased to see how friendly everyone is,what a great forum! I've been on the pills nearly 3 weeks now and yesterday weighed myself for the first time since starting and I haven't lost anything :confused: It took me a few days to get used...

Its a great dvd cos shes so down to earth and even sweats and pants like the rest of us Lol.She does look great and the dvd is so easy to follow.I can now do situps..albeit not very many..thanks to this :D

Thank you ladies,I'm from the West Midlands andthe dvd is Nadia Swahali Fat to Fab.

Hi everyone,I've been on xenical for 2 weeks now and thought I'd join your forums to make friends and get/give support to others. I'm doing ok I think,started off at 15st and will have my first WI next friday.I've had a couple of bad days but they were my fault cos I ate the wrong things but I...