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  1. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Morning Pink :) Hope you're feeling better now...... it's bloody hard being good and 'healthy' when you're feeling under the weather. Enjoy your Easter dinner and egg hunt today ;) tomorrow is a new day and a new week so you can start afresh from then :D
  2. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :D <waves> It's been another mad few days for me :rolleyes: honestly, this holiday has been NO break at all for me! Lol @ sewing the labels onto the outside, that's not a bad idea actually ;) Rose, the flipping horse riding was cancelled :( Not until we actually got there...
  3. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Morning everyone :D Sorry for being AWOL again the last few days, I've just been so busy with one thing and another lately...... I'll be glad when the kids go back to school next week so I can have a break :rolleyes: Spent all day Monday on baby duty :D which was just lovely, we even Went...
  4. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Oh you guys are an absolute tonic to me, you really are. Thank you so much for your words of kindness and encouragement :D That damm pound is still bugging me...... I can't even stand to update my sig. and statistics to show it :o Have been out again all day today with my friend and the...
  5. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Hey Pink! Great to 'see' you back, you have been missed :) With the amazing amount you've lost already 5lb is really nothing, just a blip...... in fact, it's pretty good really for a month...... I could put that on in a week if I really put my mind to it ;) You'll soon have that shifted...
  6. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    <big sigh> Morning all <said in style of grumpy teenager> I've put on 1lb :cry: Not to put too fine a point on it, I am absolutely gutted :( Yes, okay, I did have a bad day on Thursday....... but that was only 1 day. The other 6 were good! AND I exercised 5 days out of the last 7 <stamps...
  7. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) Gosh, yesterday was another one of those days....... the day just flew by, busy busy busy and no time to come back on here! Thank you all for your lovely kind words....... they definitely help keep the motivation going :D T'was a good day yesterday on the food front...
  8. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning! Remember me? ;) Oh, it's been a mad couple of days in the life of Maisie and there's been no time to come on here :cry: First the bad news - <deep breath> okay, Thursday was a terrible day, terrible, awful, dreadful etc etc...... you get the point. There was cake. There was...
  9. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) It seems to be another of those weeks where I'm chasing my own ar$e constantly but never having enough time to do everything :rolleyes: I'm going back up to my friend's for the day today as her husband has to go to work and she's a bit wibbly about being on her own all...
  10. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Rose, I could never tell you off! You hi-jack away! :D No baby cuddling today alas...... will be going back to see them tomorrow though, my 2 are desperate to meet him too so we're all descending on my poor friend tomorrow ;) Have been attending to essential maintenance today (read: getting my...
  11. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) LFM - well done on your loss and getting to your first goal :D So pleased for you! I absolutely agree with you about the whole tax credits system, it's been a mess since day 1 and will no doubt continue to be so........ so frustrating when you're caught up in it :( Gem -...
  12. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Pink....... come out come out wherever you are ;) We know you're around, we've seen you on other threads :D You've been missed flower :) xx
  13. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all <waves>, Sorry for silence the last couple of days...... my lovely best friend (the pregnant one I was swimming with) had her baby on Saturday (her due date!), a beautiful little boy weighing in at 7lb 11oz :D I'm off to see them this morning and I can not wait! Just love...
  14. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) It's looking like it's going to be another gorgeous day here today....... I could definitely get used to this weather, it really lifts my mood :D I did my DVD yesterday and in about half an hour, when I've woke up a bit, I'll be off to do it again this morning :) LFM -...
  15. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning :) Rose, yes I think I've realised that - I don't really need the spinning class, I'm doing okay on the exercise front myself at home (with the help of Jillian ;)) so I'll stick with that for now. Gem - that sounds painful! I've seen those kettle bells on the Biggest Loser and...
  16. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi LFM and Rose :D Sorry, I've been a bit quiet the last few days....... it's just been a busy week and I've struggled to find time to come on here! Confession time - I didn't go spinning yesterday, I cancelled my place :o I woke up feeling sick to my stomach with nerves and fear :eek: and I...
  17. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    I like your Nan LFM ;) I think you're right..... maybe when I'm down to my last stone or so to lose I could do 2-weekly weigh ins then...... Good morning all :D I hadn't exercised since Saturday :o so made the effort to get up early this morning so I could do Level 3 of the Shred and I've...
  18. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks Rose and LFM :) I honestly don't know why we're so very hard on ourselves :confused: If it were anyone else I would be saying "1lb is great, it's all in the right direction, all those 1lbs soon add up, you've lost consistently for the last 9 weeks........" blah blah blah...... so why...
  19. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    <voiceover man> Well, it's Groundhog Day in the Maisemoodle house this morning...... 1lb lost. Again. :rolleyes: I suppose after my little blip on Thursday night and the fact I didn't manage a lot of exercise this week I *should* be pleased with it but........ <stamps feet> my scales seem...
  20. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Rose, the bag I had wasn't a small bag :o:cry:I did share them with my friend though....... surely that helps a little! Here's to a successful weigh in tomorrow for both of us :D x
  21. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Same here LFM, this website and the support has been an absolute godsend :D Have done my No More Trouble Zones with Jillian and am sweating like a beast (nice!) and feeling GREAT now :D Have a great and happy Saturday everyone :) xx
  22. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks Emmaline :) I'm feeling much better this morning after a good night's sleep :D I know one small blip does not mean automatic failure, I just need to move on from it now and carry on :) I'm off to do my DVD now....... the exercise has been a bit poor this week which is a shame but I'm...
  23. MaisieMoodle

    My success on the VIRTUAL gastric band!!!

    Hi Fi :) I think lots of us here can definitely relate to your background of lots of different diets over the years! Wishing you lots & lots of luck with this, I for one will be watching with interest :)
  24. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks ladies :) I'm hopeful that the damage will be minimal <fingers crossed>, I've been good all day today, which has been quite hard actually, but I've stuck to it so I'm feeling pleased with myself :D My big worry was that I'd end up thinking 'oh well, I've blown this week now, might as...
  25. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Oh, and to add - I'm weighing in on Sunday this week because of it being Mothers Day and I'm cooking a full Sunday roast with all the trimmings and want to enjoy it ;) so I've only got 2 days to undo last night's damage :( Can I do it?
  26. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi ladies :) Aww, thanks for wondering about me :D Sorry for the silence from me, yesterday was just one of those days where I didn't seem to stop all day and just had no time to come on here :eek: The morning started badly with me sleeping in slightly so no DVDing, then H wasn't well so had...
  27. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    LFM, so sorry I ruined your image of me ;) Lol! Well, it all went a bit pear shaped here today..... was running late, weather was vile and I ended up getting a lift to and from my friend's house :o Feeling annoyed now that I didn't get up early this morning and do a DVD. Oh well, tomorrow is...
  28. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning fellow fat busters :D Gem, welcome to my diary, I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. It's lovely to 'see' a new face and all comments are more than welcome :) As you've probably seen I'm a HUGE fan of the 30 Day Shred and recommend it very highly :D Go for it, it's brilliant! You must...
  29. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    If I'm close enough I'll shout "Woo-HOOOOO Nicky, Rose sends her love" :D You don't drink coffee? <gasp> God, I'm a total addict, don't think I could function without my (minimum of) 5-6 cups a day :o Completely agree, you can't beat that high from a good hair cut :D Mine was starting to go...
  30. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Lots of coffee Rose, lots and lots of it! I'm fine during the day after an early start, it'll be from about 6.00pm tonight I'll start flagging.......... :zz: Was all good this morning :D Hard work at the time, but the feeling afterwards....... can't beat it! My triceps are throbbing though...
  31. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks LFM, wise words there and good advice, thank you :) Well, it's 05.15am and I'm up and I'm about to tackle the No More Trouble Zones in 10 mins when I've had my coffee and woken up a bit! Still wouldn't say I'm exactly 'in the mood' for it this morning either, but I know I'll be fine...
  32. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks all :D Emmaline - how annoying that must be. That's why I don't allow myself on the scales for any mid-week weigh-ins, it would do my state of mind no good to have something like that happen! Lift - thanks, you're right, it's all in the right direction. Rose - lol, not sure about...
  33. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) 1lb off for me this morning. I know I'm starting to sound like a stuck record but I can't help feeling a little disappointed...... again. Why is it sooooo slow? :confused: It's took 8 weeks to lose a stone....... whereas last year by the time I was 8 weeks in I'd lost 21lb...
  34. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Hi Erin :) I started the Shred just a couple of days before weigh in of week 4...... so as you can see I certainly didn't lose a very impressive amount of weight while I was doing it. However, my inch loss was a LOT more impressive, so I'm not that bothered about not losing much weight...
  35. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi Rose and LFM <waves> :) Rose, it was flipping hard! Not so much the exercises themselves, they were no harder than the ones on the Shred, but it's twice as long as the Shred, almost 50 minutes in total. Was ready to collapse by the end ;) LFM - hope you enjoyed your bike ride :D and...
  36. MaisieMoodle

    My 50 Day Challenge

    Hi Lift :) Wishing you lots of luck for your weigh in tomorrow too :D Have a great day :)
  37. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    I'm positive it's the exercise that's helping change my mindset Lift. It makes me think what's the point of sweating, grunting (;)) and hurting like that to only go and ruin all my hard work by eating badly? I've just finished No More Trouble Zones....... oh my :eek: that was Hard Work! But in...
  38. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning Rose :) It's proof of how far you've come already, the thinking about veg instead of rubbish. You don't want to undo all your good work :D Your body is a temple and you are treating it as such ;) My daughter and her boyfriend had a Dominos delivered on Wednesday night and apart...
  39. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi Lift and Rose :D I've decided, after careful consideration that I'm going to cancel Spinning on Friday. I do see what you're saying Lift, I really do, but I'm just as Rose described herself - I'm fit for very little when I'm tired and I really think spinning is something you need to be 100%...
  40. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Morning all :) LFM - I was googling those pants last night...... omg, the prices of some of them :eek: However, I did find some at Halfords for only £6.50 and they've got really good reviews (including some that say they're perfect for spinning classes) so if Lidl have none I'll be heading...
  41. MaisieMoodle

    Taking Control of Me :)

    Hi and welcome from me too :) Good luck on your journey. You'll get loads of support and encouragement here :)
  42. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi Rose :) I knew what you meant about the magic knickers lol! I always find those a bit rubbish actually, I always find they just re-distribute the fat elsewhere to weird and wonderful places so I'd end up with a strange roll of fat on my back or something!! Just over 2 days to go...... am...
  43. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Forgot to say - rang the gym at 0630 this morning and am booked in for next Friday's class....... must be a glutton for punishment me! Think I'm more scared than I was this week before I went, I now know exactly how bad it is!
  44. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Afternoon all :) Rose & LFM..... things are a bit 'calmer' today, not as tender ;) Did my shred this morning (felt all a bit off yesterday from doing nothing :eek:) and it didn't make it any worse! Am getting H to take me to Lidl on Monday in the search of those knickers LFM! Had a quick look...
  45. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi Emmaline and Cactus :) thanks for the support :) Didn't go swimming this morning which was a shame, but my friend didn't feel well and I couldn't get there without her. To be fair though, I'm still rather ahem, tender <cough> this morning :o so I think a day off might be a good thing! My...
  46. MaisieMoodle

    started

    Here it is: BMR Calculator
  47. MaisieMoodle

    started

    Hi Cactus and welcome to minimins :) You sound full of determination which is great. However, I believe that 1000 cals a day is WAY too low for you, especially as a man. Your body may well think it's being starved and hang onto the weight in desperation of not knowing where the next meal is...
  48. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    <winces> Oh my. I did not expect this. How do I put this delicately? Okay, I don't think I can. My er..... lady area <ahem> is really sore :eek: it's sort of er..... throbbing! One of the ladies did warn me about it, she said she'd had proper chafing her first couple of times from the seat...
  49. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    I am a little bit Sugar. Oh, okay then, a LOT! ;) Can't believe how much I'm buzzing still. My face has only just returned to it's natural colour :8855: it was literally this colour!
  50. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Oh. My. ****ing. God. I'm not going to lie, it was absolutely brutal :eek: I actually thought I was going to be sick, cry or faint. Or all 3 at one point. I really thought I was fairly fit, after all the Shredding the last few weeks...... I was deluded! I felt like I was rubbish :o I could...
  51. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Where you gone Pink?! Hope you're doing okay x
  52. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Morning all :) Bit of an about turn this morning re the Spinning. Am feeling really, really nervous now :o What if everyone else is a super-fit gym-bunny type and they're wondering what the chunky one on the end is doing here? What if it's impossibly hard and I have to keep stopping every 5...
  53. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    What's happening to us Rose? :eek:;) It's all very strange <hums theme from Twilight Zone>...........! I'm just as excited about Spinning tomorrow :D gym bag is all packed and the air ambulance are on standby ;)
  54. MaisieMoodle

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    As this had appeared on page 1 I decided to have a read of it and wow, what a diary. Honest, thought provoking and incredibly well written. Am now dismayed to see that Paul hasn't been 'seen' on his diary for several weeks. Has anyone heard from him or seen him elsewhere on the site? Would...
  55. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi Rose :) Thank you! The sun is shining here and I've just been to have my nails done (essential maintenence you know ;)). R is better and has back to school today so it's all good :) When I got up this morning I considered having a day off the shred but then decided no, I'll do it because...
  56. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Waaaaah! I wish! Yes, that's her, my hero! I thought seeing her "tough" face would help keep me motivated ;)
  57. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Lol, she IS scary, no doubt about it, but she motivates me more than any other trainer/fitness type person ever has before. To quote her "it don't come for free...... you want it, you got to WORK for it" :D
  58. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Would I ever :D She's amazing! Of course, where workouts are concerned I've only got the Shred to go by so I wouldn't like to recommend the Wii game personally, but you could check Amazon for reviews and see what they say? She's hardcore, I won't lie to you, but even though (in my case)...
  59. MaisieMoodle

    alioreilly's fresh start - 18/03/11

    Hi Ali, This is just my own experience and opinion, but the sooner you can start to introduce exercise into your life the better and your body will thank you for it. Walking is a simple yet very effective way of burning the cals. Strap on an iPod, get some comfortable shoes/trainers on and...
  60. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Cheers Lift :D I'm pretty chuffed, it certainly makes all those 5.00am starts a bit more worthwhile ;)
  61. MaisieMoodle

    James & My other halves Slimming World Journey

    Hi James (and the other half!), I did SW many moons ago and my weight loss was always steady and that was with very little (probably none really) exercise. There is a Slimming World section of the forum a bit further down the main menu, maybe having a read of that might help answer some of...
  62. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    LFM, oh no I'm too tight for that ;) they'll be going on ebay soon! Rose, aww thank you, that brought a bit of a lump to my throat :o <sniff> xx
  63. MaisieMoodle

    The beginning of the end of my life of fatness

    Wishing you lots & lots of luck on your journey :) and look forward to reading about your progress. I've said it before on here, I take my hat off to anyone who can do a VLCD, you must have willpower of solid steel!
  64. MaisieMoodle

    The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Dieter

    Well done Sugar :D Excellent result! You're well on your way now girl :) xx
  65. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks Sugar :D I honestly can't recommend this DVD enough. Think I should be on commission actually ;) LFM - oh yes, am definitely going to carry on with it :D Just probably not every day...... going to try and mix up my exercise routine a little bit now. Will probably still Shred 3 days a...
  66. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Aww, thanks all :) Right, I have done the final measurements and I am pleased to announce that after 30 days of sweating, panting, swearing and grunting (a.k.a The 30 Day Shred ;)) I have lost, in total ....... <drum roll please>........ 3" from my chest 3" from my waist 4" from my hips...
  67. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) 1lb off for me today. Ever so slightly disappointed :o but all in the right direction and all that I suppose. Off to do Day 30 of the Shred now and will take my final measurements then. Hope they're good! Will update later :)
  68. MaisieMoodle

    Observations, mutterings and the gerbera effect

    Hi Gem :) Wow, what a journey you've been on! I wish you lots of luck for the final chapter of it :) Loving the "gerbera effect" and can definitely relate. If I look after my body it blooms and rewards me. When I neglect it then I can certainly feel it's discomfort and annoyance with me!
  69. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    LFM, this explains it much more eloquently than I could ;) Lactic Acid - How to Prevent Lactic Acid Enjoy your bike ride :D 10 miles? Wow! You go girl!
  70. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi Rose :) Davina's Power of 3 is supposed to be very good (haven't used it myself) and not as hard core as Jillian. Er..... gosh, I don't mean to sound patronising there, hope you didn't think I was? :o I just meant, something more gentle might be better to start with if you're fancying a DVD...
  71. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) Day 29 of the torture just completed ;) much sweating and grunting! I'm going to look at Jillian's other DVDs today on Amazon........ think I could do with finding another one to keep my exercising interesting. Getting bored of it is my biggest problem and I'm determined...
  72. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :D Day 28 just done :D I really pushed myself this morning, did some of the 'harder' moves and the sweat was literally dripping off me (sorry, poss. TMI ;)). I'm feeling great now..... knackered but great! The sun is shining here, it's looking like a lovely day :cool: Hope...
  73. MaisieMoodle

    Fresh start!!!

    Good morning Candy :) Lol, I'm jealous of you, having the willpower to do CD and get it shifted quickly! Good luck for your weigh-in, fingers crossed for you :)
  74. MaisieMoodle

    alioreilly's fresh start - 18/03/11

    Hi Ali, How has day 1 been for you? Good I hope :) Definitely keep up with your diary, the support and encouragement are invaluable. Whenever I have a wobble or think "this is too hard" or "I want a pizza/chocolate/cake/whatever" I come on here and read through my own and others' diaries and...
  75. MaisieMoodle

    Fresh start!!!

    Hi Candy :) How's it going with the CD? Is it really, really hard? :eek: I don't think I'd ever have the willpower myself, I'm slightly in awe of anyone who can do a VLCD! I'm not on any particular plan, just 'healthy eating' really, trying to eat better, mainly low fat, plenty of fruit and...
  76. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    LFM - I wish I hadn't done those calculations, how depressing! :eek::cry:My waist to hip ratio is in the "at risk" category and my body fat % is in the "obese" category! Aww, thanks Rose. It's just a bad cold really but he's got a high temp and a nasty cough and is generally feeling rather...
  77. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Morning all :D LFM - someone from Miele rang me yesterday afternoon :eek: I was stunned! Have never had a response to any complaint like that so quickly! To cut a long story short, she was positive it was a build up in static that caused the shock and the more she explained how it could happen...
  78. MaisieMoodle

    My weight loss diary

    Absolutely Rose, 1 minute for every year of his life ;) (good lord, I'd be there all day!). Rose is SO right though 7, especially about the bit about saving yourself any disappointment mid-week, you can just be like this on weigh day instead: :D
  79. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    LFM - I just wanted to let you (and anyone else who is interested ;)) know I finally got around to emailing Miele today about the hoover :o (honestly, I'm not normally this lax, but it's been a bonkers week here for me and I just haven't managed to get around to it!). Thanks again for all your...
  80. MaisieMoodle

    My weight loss diary

    Well done 7 for getting straight back on track after your chinese (hmmmm, chinese, oh yes <drool>), the danger is when you think "oh sod it, I've blown it now" and carry on scoffing. But one meal will not undo a whole week's worth of good work, especially with the exercising too :D Naughty 7...
  81. MaisieMoodle

    Fresh start!!!

    Are you doing CD Candy? The weight will drop off in no time, you'll soon over-take me ;)
  82. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good afternoon ladies :D LFM - I confess, they were the Giant ones, the 50p piece ones :eek: but oh my, they were delicious! Rose - I completely agree re: depriving yourself for too long is not always the way to do it. It's finding that middle ground isn't it? The difference between a WHOLE...
  83. MaisieMoodle

    Fresh start!!!

    I'm sure my H is also thinking "oh yes, here we go again" with me :rolleyes: but come on, we'll prove them both wrong :D Actually just realised it wasn't 18lb I put back on, it was 21lb :o I've managed to lose 12lb in the last 6 weeks though, so I'm on my way :) It's so unfair, it goes back on...
  84. MaisieMoodle

    Bad bad bad fat! Leave my hips & tummy alone!

    Good luck Cee, stick with it, you won't regret it! :)
  85. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning fat busters ;) Confession time - I had some buttons :eek: However, in my defense (m'lord) I didn't have anything for pudding last night after dinner (ran out of my WW sundaes and forgot to make a jelly) and I'm the sort of person who needs something sweet after dinner, so I...
  86. MaisieMoodle

    Fresh start!!!

    Hi there :) I've lost and then regained the same 3/4 stones so many times now my husband jokes that it's my hobby ;) You should be proud that you've stopped it NOW while you've only gained 6lb :D Last time I fell of the wagon was last summer and I managed to regain 18lb in just a few months...
  87. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good afternoon all :) I was a bit achy this morning after all the furniture shifting yesterday :eek: but I still managed the Shred - don't think I quite gave it my "all" though as I wasn't sweating as much as I normally do! Good news is I have booked my place for spinning class next...
  88. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Cheers 7, that's really kind of you to say :D
  89. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Me neither Lift! The lady on the phone said she could put me on the "reserve list" in case there are any cancellation, but there were already 2 people in front of me. Who knew exercise was so popular?!
  90. MaisieMoodle

    LHS diary - I will succeed!!!!

    I have still lost weight while doing the Shred (see my sig below - I started shredding just before week 4 weigh in) but not loads, as you can see. I have lost inches though, as I mentioned above...... I'm in clothes that last fit when I was about 10lb lighter so it's definitely working but I...
  91. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thank Pink and Lift :D Hi Rose :) <waves> God, what a day! Have been at my friend's house ALL day helping her move bedrooms around as she's due to have baby no. 2 in 3 weeks so can't do much heavy stuff. I must have burned off a few hundred cals I reckon hoofing boxes and furniture around...
  92. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Hand on heart Pink, personally I wouldn't change one single word :) I couldn't say whether it would be appropriate for The Times, as I've never read it! But it's the sort of thing I'd expect to read in Marie Claire or She, the slightly more 'upmarket' womens glossies..... if that makes sense...
  93. MaisieMoodle

    LHS diary - I will succeed!!!!

    Hello :) I never would have thought I'd see my name in the same sentence as 'exercise' and 'dedicated'....... whoever would have thought it?! Anyhoo, I'd be delighted to give you the benefit of my limited experience! I'm day 23 into Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and I can NOT recommend it...
  94. MaisieMoodle

    My weight loss diary

    I'd say you've got a very good chance of meeting that target if you carry on as you are. I would advise against eating less though, especially when you're exercising...... you need the energy from your calories. You clearly did very well in week 1 so I'd advise you to eat the same in week 2 :)
  95. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Lol Sugarblomme, why thank you very much! I do try not to take too much notice of the BMI charts (even my GP says they're only to be used as a very rough guide) but it's nice to have my first mini goal done :D LFM - press ups are horrific and I'm not very good at them :o I can only manage 2 or...
  96. MaisieMoodle

    How to get back on the wagon AND STAY!

    Hi Juli, I've just read your diary and I wanted to wish you lots of luck :) I take my hat off to anyone who can do a VLCD, you must have willpower of solid steel! The results can be amazing though, from what I've read, so stick with it and I'm sure you won't regret it :)
  97. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Oh yes, "briskish" is definitely a word...... well, it is now ;) Lol @ "superwoman"..... I am She-Ra, hear me roar!! ;)
  98. MaisieMoodle

    The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Dieter

    Wow, what an excellent result :D Well done you!
  99. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Hey Pink :) I love, LOVE your article, it was fantastic :D It had me nodding along in agreement and laughing out loud (while still nodding)..... I think anyone who has encountered the horror that is the First Day At The Gym can totally relate to it. Brilliant piece of writing, you should be...
  100. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks guys :) LFM, I think I've heard of that, is it the "Couch to 5K" thing? I've got slightly dodgy knees, not sure if that would make them worse? I would like to look into it though, I've always fancied being able to run...... :o Sounds like a good idea with the bags of sugar lol, I'd end...
  101. MaisieMoodle

    My Diary - Boofaloos restarted and going for it!!!

    Hi Helen :) Good luck to you, it sounds like your head is in the right place now which is half the battle. I look forward to reading about your progress :)
  102. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :wavey: 2lb off for me :) of course, was always secretly hoping for more, but am quite pleased with that! Better than 1! It does mean I've got to my first mini-goal so have gone from 'obese' to 'overweight', which is nice :D I've just changed my goal weight slightly too, I...
  103. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Fingers, arms, legs, toes and eyes crossed Rose :D
  104. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks Lift :D
  105. MaisieMoodle

    My weight loss diary

    I think it's because you have to have a certain number of posts before you're allowed to attach pictures/images/links etc..... :)
  106. MaisieMoodle

    My weight loss diary

    Hi 7 :) (hope you didn't mind me shortening your name!) Sounds like you've made a brilliant start, keep going what you're doing, it's clearly working fantastically well :D You're right to aim for a sensible loss; you'll probably find it comes off quickly at the beginning and will then slow...
  107. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    So sorry, I missed this earlier, hope you didn't think I was rude by not acknowledging your post :o Thanks for the good luck wishes, am keeping everything crossed! :D
  108. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Yay for you, that's brilliant news. Wow, 3 stone and double wow that you're half way there :D <shakes pompoms for Pink> :talk017:
  109. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Pink, I'm cracking up here at your absolute horror at the fact there's no pastry! That's what I mean about it being more of an omlette than a quiche ;) I had a small NSV today :D I am wearing a pair of jeans that I bought before xmas (okay, size 16, so not exactly waif-like ;)) that I have...
  110. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hey Rose :) Guilt about exercise eh? What's that all about? Something weird happening here.....! ;) If you like omlettes you will LOVE the 'quiche'. I reckon you'd get 4 good size portions out of it, with a salad or fat free chips with it. I ate half of it last night and I actually felt...
  111. MaisieMoodle

    Low Calorie

    Sorry, have only just seen this :) They do them in Morrisons and Tesco. Not sure about Asda as I don't shop there. HTH :)
  112. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Hey Pink :) OMG, I've been known to move the scales around to try and get a better result! Mine seem wise to my little tricks now and stubbornly show the same weight wherever I put them - what's that all about then? Humph! ;)
  113. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) Well, the teens that were not biologically connected finally buggered off at about 5.00pm..... LFM, I was this <> close to deploying that method I'm telling you ;) Hmmm, well..... the quiche..... yes, it was nice. Okay. Not amazing, not as nice as I'd hoped. Bit too...
  114. MaisieMoodle

    Sw quiche!

    No! But panic over. I cut it in half while it was still in the dish and once I'd used a knife to loosen the edges I was able to use the fish slice to get each half out! Was absolutely delicious, huge thanks to whoever first "discovered" this :D
  115. MaisieMoodle

    Sw quiche!

    I have this cooking as we speak (type) in a flan type dish, but I have a possibly stupid question - how do I get it out of the dish?! A fish slice isn't going to be big enough is it? Will it just slide out? Help!
  116. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    I bet he gets spoiled rotten, having 3 such older siblings :D Lots of handy babysitters too! The teens are back with my eggs ;) The ones who aren't mine are still here though...... go HOME for goodness sake! I'm attempting a slimming world quiche for dinner tonight <gulp>, hope it works, I...
  117. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi Rose :) A small miracle occured, the teenagers were all up and requiring food at 11.00am :eek: Little swines ate all my eggs though :cry: that I had earmarked for my dinner tonight, so daughter, much to her disgust, is about to be desptached to Tesco for more eggs ;) 3 adult children...
  118. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) I've only just got up, look at the time :eek:, check me out with my lazy lie in ;) I'm not going to be able to do my DVD this morning :eek: I have a teenager that isn't mine asleep on the sofa :rolleyes: Daughter went out last night to one of those under 18 nightclubs and...
  119. MaisieMoodle

    The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Dieter

    Try not to worry too much :) Think of how hard you've worked this week and how well you've done and it should make chosing better options easier. With pub lunches there's almost always at least a few healthy options...... baked potato, ham/tuna salad, even chosing a 'regular' meal from the...
  120. MaisieMoodle

    The Start. . . .

    Hi Cooch :) Well done on your loss so far. You sound like you've got exactly the right attitude, which is half the battle in my experience. For low-fat snacks I like the following: Sugar free jelly Chopped fruit, whatever you like; bananas, grapes, strawberries are my favourites...
  121. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Ah, yes it was ME! :D I don't know a great deal about Aspergers to be honest, but there are some similarities to Autism with it aren't there? My little boy is 10, but he's a very 'young' 10 if you know what I mean...... very much a mummy's boy! I know what you mean about feeling like your head...
  122. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Lol @ drunken running! Hope you and your friend are all fine now :) I think the haribo was a really sweet idea :) Did you make some soup? Can't beat it in this weather! Hope today's been a good one for you Pink :)
  123. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Pink - it's like riding a bike, you never forget :D Lol, don't worry, I could understand every word - I have a teenager, I'm used to weird and wonderful writing styles ;) LFM - thank you so much for all your advice. Am going to contact Meile over the weekend, you've given me hope that they'll...
  124. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Don't worry LFM, I won't give up on the shredding :D I'll see it through to the bitter end ;) Will be day 22 tomorrow..... am not giving up now when I'm so close to the magic '30' ;) You sound like a very considerate bike rider :) I don't know, I'll give it some thought...... am completely...
  125. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Afternoon Rose :D Do you know, I'm actually quite impressed with myself that I didn't completely throw in the towel on Monday! Previously I would have, no question :o I credit this site and some of the lovely supportive people on it (yes, you!) for helping to keep me on the straight and narrow...
  126. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    <falls into thread, sweating & panting> Good morning all <feeble wave>, God, it was hard work this morning...... think it's because I'm tired, didn't get to bed as early as I wanted to. Thank god it's Saturday tomorrow and I can (hopefully) have a bit of a lie-in! LFM - yes, my stamina and...
  127. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Fingers crossed for us all for Monday :D
  128. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    I did it, I read it all! Has took me most of the day, on and off lol, but has been a GREAT read Pink :D Keep up the good word, you can DO this girl ;)
  129. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Oooooh, Mystic Rose ;) I do so hope you're right, I could really do with a 'good' loss to keep my spirits up :)
  130. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Afternoon all :) Pink, you should get up at 5.00am like me, surely no-one else would want the telly at that time? ;) I do find swimming a little dull, but it's good exercise isn't it? And doesn't take too long...... even with stopping for a chat after every few lengths lol, I managed 20...
  131. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Morning all :) Oooops, haven't updated here for a few days, bad me! I'm about to do Day 20 in a few minutes and then a bit later I'm going to re-take my measurements - too impatient to wait another 10 days and the scales are moving so slowly at the moment I really want to see if this daily...
  132. MaisieMoodle

    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Hi Pink, I've only read the last couple of pages of your diary, I'm going to sit this afternoon and read through the whole thing :D but I too just wanted to say you look gorgeous in that dress, very slinky indeed :p We're the same height and I wish I looked as slim as that right now! You...
  133. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi Pink, thank you for your kind words :) Definitely agree with you about taking measurements, especially when the scales seem to be on a bit of a go-slow ;) Rose, I can't believe you did that :eek: on holiday too! You mad, crazy woman :8855: Had my fix of US Biggest Loser last night -...
  134. MaisieMoodle

    Lovely Leanne's Loser Diary!

    You sound wonderfully positive and you are definitely in the 'zone', so to speak so I have no doubts you will achieve all you are determined to. Best of luck to you :D and if you ever feel like you're having a wobble (and we all have them, we're only human!) re-read what you've just written in...
  135. MaisieMoodle

    The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Dieter

    Hello aims and welcome :) Good luck to you. You'll get as much support & help here as you need. After all, we're all in the same boat :)
  136. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks for your kind words Emmaline :) You're absolutely right, no more beating myself up if I have a blip...... it's the bigger picture, the whole journey, that's important :)
  137. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    OMG Rose, fancy 'starving' yourself on holiday - are you mad woman?! ;) Holidays are for eating everything in sight surely...... or is that just me? :rolleyes: I honestly don't feel like I'm starving :confused: you've seen my food menus, what do you think? US Biggest Loser to look forward to...
  138. MaisieMoodle

    30 day Shred

    I'd say it depends on how bad your knees are really. I have dodgy knees myself (just weak really) and a dodgy shoulder (torn tendon) and to be honest, the Shred hasn't made them any worse at all, if anything it's strengthened them and both knees and shoulder are definitely better than they were...
  139. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    That's very interesting LFM because when I was discussing my slower weight loss with a friend the other day and she commented that I possibly wasn't eating enough; I told her that I wasn't actually hungry though, between meals and when I've eaten. I definitely feel like I'm eating enough, I...
  140. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    I'm sure it's only a one-off, would be very surprised if it happens again ;)
  141. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    OMG, stop the presses, we have had a MOST unusual occurence happen ;) I have Left Some Dinner On My Plate :eek: This simply never happens with me. Ever. I have been known to eat to the point of feeling sick....... but as it got to the last few forkfuls I just thought "hmmmm, I've had enough...
  142. MaisieMoodle

    Lovely Leanne's Loser Diary!

    Your Last Day sounds very much like a normal day for me in my previous life :8855: As Rose has so sensibly put it, enjoy it, then say goodbye to it. Wishing you loads of luck and look forward to reading about your progress :)
  143. MaisieMoodle

    Picture diary

    I can definitely see a difference, especially on your face, well done you :D
  144. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Me too, I hate sleeping in, it really knocks me all out of sorts for hours! I must have needed the sleep though, but I was asleep last night for just after 9.00pm, so you'd have thought that would be enough :rolleyes: Lol @ the stroppy body language - sounds just like my 15 year old about 95%...
  145. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    Oooops, forgot to post here yesterday :) Well done Diva :D - snap, 1lb off for me too :)
  146. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning fellow fat busters :) The sun is shining gloriously here today so how can it not fail to lift my mood? :D No sausage and egg sandwiches here today! Urgh, still feel a little queasy just thinking about it! I slept in this morning (unheard of for me!) :eek: so there was no time...
  147. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks again Rose :) You give GREAT motivational pep-talks, you really do! I know I'm just being a bit of an impatient brat but it's not helped by 2 friends today saying "oh, is that all?" when they asked what I'd lost this week :rolleyes:
  148. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi ladies, Thank you both for your lovely words of encouragement, it really means a lot :) LFM - you're right about The Biggest Loser..... it's just a programme and it's a bit daft of me to compare my losses to theirs. I'm not eating bread at all.... apart from 2/3 times a week when I have...
  149. MaisieMoodle

    My route to the perfect 10

    Good luck for weigh in and getting back to shredding!
  150. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) lookingforme - I'd thought about a push bike but I'm too scared at the thought of going on the roads :o think the ones in a gym would be the safer option for me at the moment! Hey monkeypants :) Shredding is still going full steam ahead! About to do day 17 in a few...
  151. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Yep, spinning is the mad exercise bike one! My brother told me to tell the instructor I'm new so hopefully he/she will let me start off gently and not do the bits I can't do....... like the bit where you take the saddle OFF so have to do it all standing up :eek: Lol @ "chicken neck"...
  152. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hi lookingforme <waves> I think the £70.00 for 6 weeks is about average for gyms around here..... works out to about £45.00 a month which is more than I can afford right now :( However, I have found one that lets you "pay as you go" for classes, gym sessions etc. It's not as "posh" as the...
  153. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    Well done Nicola, half a stone in 2 weeks is bloody brilliant :D
  154. MaisieMoodle

    missdaisydeedee's 2011 slim down diary

    Hello and welcome :) As Rose said, everyone here is really friendly and helpful and you'll get loads of support and advice :) Lots of luck on your weight loss journey, I look forward to reading all about it :)
  155. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    That's exactly it Rose...... say for example the scales showed a 2lb loss today and tomorrow only showed 1lb then I'd be gutted and I couldn't guarantee not to run head first into the Cupboard of Crap (as the goodies cupboard is known as in our house!). But if I just weigh tomorrow and it's a...
  156. MaisieMoodle

    Always wanted to be a size 16 now buying 14's!!

    Hi :) Good for you for paying 6 weeks in advance, that's a great commitment :D Good luck for Tuesday, hope you get a great loss. Keep thinking of that holiday and you'll soon get a good few lbs shifted :)
  157. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    No lie-in for me this morning, was wide awake at 6.00am...... what's that all about on a bloody Sunday? :confused: Will make the most of it though and am off to do the Shred as soon as I've posted this, get it out of the way for another day! Was incredibly tempted to pop onto the scales this...
  158. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Hey Rose :) I did NOT give in to the lure of bacon and eggs :D Feeling quite proud! Fingers crossed for a good weigh in on Monday for you...... every pound will get you closer to that bike :) Speaking of bikes, I've just found out about a spinning class on Wednesday mornings at a Gym near...
  159. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good afternoon fat fighters ;) Not quite so bonkers this morning, did the Shred at 9.00am (Saturday lie-in, yay!) and have been cleaning every since. Arms and shoulders are absolutely killing now though (especially the right shoulder, I have a torn tendon there and am waiting on a date for...
  160. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Hey Em :) Going to be doing Day 16 in about half an hour (day 3 of Level 2) :D This is the longest I've ever stuck with a DVD at home..... I usually get bored after just a few days!
  161. MaisieMoodle

    Biggirls 30 day shred diary

    Aww, that's a shame. Hopefully once your shoulder is better you can carry on with it :)
  162. MaisieMoodle

    Minimise-me's Goodbye Fatty Diary!

    I know how disheartening it can be when the numbers on the scales don't seem to reflect your efforts....... but you really do need to try not to weigh yourself every day ;) Weight can fluctuate as much as 5lb either way from day to day and you're really not doing yourself any favours by popping...
  163. MaisieMoodle

    My route to the perfect 10

    Yay for you :D :character00115: Hope you're not *too* achey in the morning!
  164. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good luck monkeypants, hope you enjoy it :) I've been researching Gym memberships prices this morning........ :eek: <gulp> think I'll have to stick with my DVD and the odd swimming session for now :rolleyes: I'm definitely a morning person, that's why it's so much better for me to workout...
  165. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    <yawn> Morning all :D Shred (day 14, day 2 of level 2) done at 0530 this morning :D Honestly, for those of you that think I'm utterly bonkers to get up at that time...... I'm telling you, you can not beat that feeling of when your work-out is done and you know you've done it for another day...
  166. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Dinner last night was lovely, I was very good and removed the skin from the chicken (my favourite bit too :cry:) and quickly threw it in the bin before it leapt up and into my mouth <ahem> ;) Oh god, he doesn't cook very often (I wish!), last night was the first time since we moved into this...
  167. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    PMSL! I can see it now...... JM in the middle and she has 2 helpers doing it too, one doing the hard version and one doing the easier version. Then she'll annouce "and we've also got the little chubby one at the back for those of you who like to gasp, pant, sweat buckets and go the colour of a...
  168. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    I'm jealous of you! I'm desperate to join the gym but really can't afford it at the moment :( Yes, you do ideally need weights but I didn't have any for the first few days until I could get to town, so I used tins of beans lol! They were no-where near heavy enough though, I really felt it once...
  169. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    I've been swimming today too lol, I must be bonkers! The thing is with the Shred, you start to see/feel the results in such a short space of time it really does make you WANT to carry it on. Plus the fact that it's so short (only half an hour, including the warm up and cool down) definitely...
  170. MaisieMoodle

    My route to the perfect 10

    Here's what I did on Sunday - first time making soup for me and it was easy peasy :) Peel and chop 2 onions and 1 potato (quite small pieces) Add a little fry light to a large pan, warm and add the chopped potato and onion. Simmer gently for 10 mins. Add chopped veg - whatever you like...
  171. MaisieMoodle

    My route to the perfect 10

    I am SO definitely adding Quark to tomorrow's shopping list :D Do you have access to a mircowave or hob at work? I'm thinking homemade soup......fabulously warming and filling and you could literally have as much of it as you wanted, it's pretty much only blended vegetables after all. I made a...
  172. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Enjoy your walk :D You're definitely doing the right thing, going as often as you can...... the more you work those muscles the quicker they will get used to the stress on them and the quicker it will be painless. Plus you'll get fitter and be able to go further = burning more calories. PLUS as...
  173. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Oooops, forgot to update yesterday! Slight change of plan to my workouts now..... yesterday and today I've been getting up at 0500 to get the DVD done before the school run, it was just proving too hard to do it after school run time. And today I moved onto Level 2 - OMFG, it was HARD, much...
  174. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Meant to say too........ I moved onto Level 2 of the Shred this morning..... OMFG, that woman is a maniac :eek: It was horrific, I thought I was going to die or be sick or pass out lol! Shattered now after the excercising excess so am planning a nice quiet couple of hours now before the...
  175. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Aww Rose, you're a lovely shiny, twinkling star you are :D Thank you SO much for your encouraging words, they've really helped :D Well, I DID go swimming and after the initial Walk Of Terror into the pool it was fine.... better than fine actually, I really enjoyed it :D I'm surprisingly fitter...
  176. MaisieMoodle

    My route to the perfect 10

    Sounds like all your walking would have worked off that drink so I wouldn't worry too much about that :D Wow, am impressed at you bringing a cake home for your bf, that's so nice and shows such fabulous willpower. You are flying, keep up the brilliant work! :D I'd not heard of quark...
  177. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    I'm starting swimming tomorrow morning with a super skinny friend <gulp> but it's okay at the moment, she's 8 months pg, so for once has a fatter tummy than me ;) Dug my costume out this afternoon and tried it on to make sure it fit...... well it did, but only just, which was a bit depressing...
  178. MaisieMoodle

    My journey to be 12 stone lighter!

    Hi CC :) I've really enjoyed reading your diary, you are doing SO well, you should be really proud of yourself :D Good luck for the rest of your journey to Slimsville :)
  179. MaisieMoodle

    Lil Mrs Sunshines Shrink Down Diary

    I'm sorry if I sounded really harsh earlier but you really do need to start eating better :) Have a look in the Diaries section for examples of healthy choices, most people post what they've eaten most days. A typical day for me (what I've eaten/will eat today): B - pack of belvita breakfast...
  180. MaisieMoodle

    Lil Mrs Sunshines Shrink Down Diary

    I don't wish to sound rude, but in response to the above - probably because you're flipping starving! You are doing yourself NO favours here. You're not eating enough - simple as that. You will cope with it for so long before you can't cope anymore and will then stuff your face. Then whatever...
  181. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Aww, thanks Rose <sniff> :o I don't think I've ever been told I'm inspirational before :o <sniff again> I'm like this now: :D I was buzzing after my workout this morning, even got the ironing done before leaving for school, but now I've slumped..... I'm shattered! Going to have my biscuits and...
  182. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Day 12 of Shred done at 0530 this morning - am I mad? :rolleyes: I think I might well be. But I've realised I need to do it at this time and get it out of the way because it's becoming a real effort to squeeze it in later and I don't want to give up...... so 0500 wake up for me :cry: So...
  183. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    Lol, am loving "less wobble, more wiggle", what a great expression! :D
  184. MaisieMoodle

    diary of a chubmaster general

    Hi rosy! :) Oooh, you're starting the shred tonight? Good luck, let us know how you get on :)
  185. MaisieMoodle

    Biggirls 30 day shred diary

    How's it going? Are you still shredding? :)
  186. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Go for it Hippychicken! Did day 11 today :D and am currently able to fit into a pair of jeans that last fit me when I was 10lb less than I am now! Jillian ROCKS!
  187. MaisieMoodle

    A new me!

    Hi Lucinda :) There's a Dukan Diet section a bit further down the board, maybe someone on there can answer your questions for you if you post them on there? :) Here: http://www.minimins.com/dukan-diet/
  188. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    I've had a couple of lovely PMs asking me what Shredding is so thought I'd pop it on here for anyone who is interested :) It's a DVD workout called Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (trainer from the US The Biggest Loser) (currently only £4.99 delivered on Amazon bargain hunters!). It's got 3...
  189. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    Hey Diva :) Aww, what a shame about the STS but I love how positive you still are about the whole thing :D You want to get yourself Shredding girl, that'll soon tone up any wobbly bits! ;)
  190. MaisieMoodle

    My route to the perfect 10

    Hi monkey :) What a great start you had yesterday, hope today has gone as well? Am V jealous about your trip to New York, it's somewhere I've always wanted to visit! Look forward to reading about your progress :)
  191. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Good morning all :) Have just done day 11 of the 30 Day Shred - am now sweating in a most unattractive fashion ;) I think I might actually be a little in love with Jillian Michaels, lunatic that she is! Today's scoff will be: B: pack of breakfast biscuits L: 8 tuc crackers with low fat...
  192. MaisieMoodle

    1st day at the gym (now with finished article on pg. 2)

    I'm not a member of a gym at the moment but on one of my previous weight loss episodes I was a member of Esporta. I found the whole experience very positive. The staff were kind and helpful (possibly because they were after my cash but hey ho!) and I genuinely loved going. I was pretty big...
  193. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    It's going really well, I'm loving how quickly I'm seeing the results. It's still hard work and I'm no-where near ready to move up a level yet, but I don't mind about that. I'm really REALLY unfit :o but if I can do it I honestly think anyone can. Go for it :D It's hard but not impossible, I...
  194. MaisieMoodle

    Tired after exercise

    Snap! I'm just about ready to keel straight over after I've exercised and this "extra energy" we're supposed to feel full of seems to have passed me by too :rolleyes:
  195. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    Thanks for the replies and kind words ladies :) Something I am doing differently this time to every other attempt before is I'm more commited to exercise - I think I know it's going to be a struggle to get the weight shifted now as the years are creeping up, without the help of exercise too...
  196. MaisieMoodle

    Mad Ramblings of a Yo-Yo Dieter......

    I've been enjoying reading the diaries on here for the last couple of weeks so decided to start my own :) It may not always be particularly interesting but I promise myself this - it will always be honest. I was always a skinny child. Up the age of about 11 I was rake thin. This was mainly I...
  197. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    It's not bad for just over a week is it? Not going to measure now until 30 days are up :) Oooh, good luck Rosy, report back and let us know how you get on with it x
  198. MaisieMoodle

    Minimise-me's Goodbye Fatty Diary!

    Don't beat yourself up, it's done now, put it behind you and carry on with the rest of the day :) (whatever you do, don't think "oh sod it, I've blown it today" and carry on scoffing!) I work from home, so I really sympathise with how challenging it can be. I work from the kitchen too, so the...
  199. MaisieMoodle

    What Do You Think About Diet Pills ?

    I suppose the only thing that's 'safe' as such is Ali (or is it Alli?) which is available from chemists. You do need to have a BMI over a certain level though (think it's 28) and you can't just pick it up off the shelf, it's a pharmacy only item. I've heard mixed reports about it from friends...
  200. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Day 10 just done and strangely it seemed a bit harder this morning :confused: don't know if it's because of 1st day back to school so I was up earlier and am a bit tired. Still, it's done now, out of the way for another day! ;)
  201. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    Well done Nicola, what a great start :D
  202. MaisieMoodle

    Sarah's Newest Journey To Slimsville...

    Sarah, 16lb in 2 months is brilliant :D I think we ALL struggle with how slow the scales seem to be moving at times, never mind if you've previously done a VLCD, it must be even worse! I've lost 2lb this week and I'm disappointed to be honest...... I've exercised like a bloody maniac this week...
  203. MaisieMoodle

    Bad bad bad fat! Leave my hips & tummy alone!

    Cee, your posts do make me howl! "Back fat" :8855: Have a great day, good luck for tomorrow :D
  204. MaisieMoodle

    My diary...

    Hi Relle, So sorry to hear about your Nan <<hugs>> but you did SO well to nip those bad thoughts in the bud before they took hold properly, you should be really proud of yourself :) Sounds like the shredding is going well :D Good luck for Tuesday, you never know...... <fingers crossed> :) x
  205. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    Good morning Monday people :wavey: 2lb off for me :D I'm happy with that, especially after everything I'd read about doing the Shred slowing down weight loss :) Good luck to everyone else :)
  206. MaisieMoodle

    A new me!

    Good luck Lucinda :)
  207. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    Hi Nicola :) The more the merrier :) Good luck, is tomorrow your first weigh in?
  208. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    Are we are feeling positive for tomorrow then ladies? :D I'm not actually! Not that I haven't been good, I have, 100%. But I've been Shredding for the last 9 days and I've heard weight loss can slow right down doing it....... but I'm not going to have a stress (I'm not, I'm not, I'm not...
  209. MaisieMoodle

    30 day Shred

    Hi, can I join in here please? :wavey: I've been doing the shred for 9 days now and I am in equal measures of loving it and hating it lol! My first weigh in was only after 2 days of doing it and I only lost 1lb which was a little disappointing. Due to weigh in tomorrow so am hoping for 2lb...
  210. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Measurements! Ooooh, am quite pleased :) In just 9 days I have lost: 2" from under bust 2" from my waist 2" from my hips 1" from each thigh I never measured my arms, I wish I had now as they are definitely more toned and less wobbly too!
  211. MaisieMoodle

    Minimise-me's Goodbye Fatty Diary!

    That's brilliant, well done you :D I'm like you, I get very impatient and want the weigh off now but then I tell myself it didn't appear overnight so it's not going to disappear in the same way either :rolleyes: It does us good to have a treat/night off every now and again. I had a Galaxy on...
  212. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Relle, you should hire him out to make sure we're all doing it properly ;) Aww Rosy, what a shame, hope you feel better soon :) Just done day 9 :D hurrah! That was my initial challenge to myself, to do 9 days straight and I've done it! Going to be a little harder tomorrow once the kids go...
  213. MaisieMoodle

    The Monday Club

    I think this might be in the wrong forum hun, this is the Maintenance section :o
  214. MaisieMoodle

    Healthy Lunches On The Go

    Oooh, that sounds lovely, have you got a link? :)
  215. MaisieMoodle

    Dairylea Light Dismay......

    Dairylea light, 200gr tub - 95p @ Tesco. Now it's only 160gr for the same price :grumble: Robbing gits. Do they think we won't realise? Do they not realise when you're fat busting you notice these things?! I may send a snooty email <too much time on my hands clearly>. Disgusted of West...
  216. MaisieMoodle

    Healthy Lunches On The Go

    Another salad based one is chopping all your salad items really small, mixing it all up with the meat (chicken tikka from the chilled section works lovely in this), plenty of s&p and some low fat dressing. Have with/on crackers....... lovely! I really like the Tuc crackers, they're V. tasty and...
  217. MaisieMoodle

    Healthy Lunches On The Go

    What about a huge salad, with some chopped ham or chicken in and maybe either some pasta or new potatoes? The carbs and protein should help keep you fuller for longer :) Then take some fruit too so you've got something to nibble on throughout the day if you get the munchies! Or homemade soup...
  218. MaisieMoodle

    Kat Von DIET

    Aww, don't let it get you down, I understand why you'd feel so frustrated though, damm scales :( You've done SO well already in such a short space of time; keep doing what you're doing and I bet you'll get a good loss next week :D A word of advice though if I may :o you need to try not...
  219. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Same here ;) at least! I read on another thread that in level 3 you do the jumping jacks while holding your hand weights :eek: I'd end up letting one go and putting a window through!
  220. MaisieMoodle

    Newbie looking for a home!!

    You deserve to go out tonight and enjoy yourself :D I'd say have a little of everything you fancy without going too mad ;) At the end of the day, one meal is not going to undo all your good work...... it's only if that meal leads to "oh stuff it, I've blown it now" frame of mind :rolleyes:
  221. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Hurrah, day 8 done :D According to the guide, I should be moving onto level 2 on Tuesday....... er, no :p I've decided I'm going to stick with level 1 until I'm completely comfortable doing it, until I can do it all the way through without stopping once. At the moment I still have to stop 3 or...
  222. MaisieMoodle

    My diary...

    Well done Relle, you're going great guns now :) Nurseberyl, you'll definitely need something if you're doing it on hard floor, some sort of mat - a rug or a thick towel would probably do the job and possibly a cushion for your knees if you do the 'easy' (lol, I say easy, they're not really!)...
  223. MaisieMoodle

    Minimise-me's Goodbye Fatty Diary!

    Hi :) You pat away, you deserve it :D The first week is always the hardest I find, then once you see your first loss it spurs you on and it gets a bit easier from there. Good luck on your journey to a smaller you! xx
  224. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Well done Relle :D:clap: you should be dead chuffed with yourself :D
  225. MaisieMoodle

    Biggirls 30 day shred diary

    Well done you for doing it through the pain...... you really do need to do it every day because a) to get the full benefit and b) it makes the aches and pains go quicker. If you miss a day every time you start 'again' you're pretty much starting back at square 1 = more aches and pains! You...
  226. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Good luck with it rosy, let us know how you get on with it :)
  227. MaisieMoodle

    tummy exercises

    The devil's own invention = crunches! Google for the best explination of them. There's 2 sorts that really help; the regular ones, lifting your head and shoulders up and then the reverse ones where you lie flat with your knees bent and raised and curl up lifting your bum and hips off the...
  228. MaisieMoodle

    30 day Shred

    Isn't it funny how we all have the hatred for different bits? For me it's the jumping jacks, I feel like I'm going to die! I'm on day 7 now and everything else is getting that little bit easier but not the damm, effing jumping jacks! I am completely filled with horror at the thought of doing...
  229. MaisieMoodle

    My diary...

    Yay for you! Loving those NSVs, they really help keep the motivation going don't they? :)
  230. MaisieMoodle

    Bad bad bad fat! Leave my hips & tummy alone!

    Hey Cee :) I'm not following any particular plan, just healthy eating, better food, more fruit and veg and lots and LOTS of water! I'm doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD - currently on day 7 - and it is amazing, I can really recommend it :D I'm seeing results already, my thighs are...
  231. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Day 7 done :D H has just informed me I am literally shrinking before his eyes! After only 7 days! :eek: I thought I could see it myself but didn't know if it was wishful thinking :rolleyes: I can not wait to take my measurements on Sunday :D Seriously, I can't recommend this workout...
  232. MaisieMoodle

    Biggirls 30 day shred diary

    Be prepared to hurt tomorrow! But it does get easier, promise! :)
  233. MaisieMoodle

    My diary...

    Found you! ;) I'm another with a massive crush on Jillian, think that's what's mainly making me do the shred every day! :p
  234. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Yay, good for you :D :clap:
  235. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Oh no, what a shame :( Why did you hate it? Was it just because it was hurting? The horrible aches from day 1 do go and pretty quickly, I promise :) Are you going to try it again? I really would, if you can..... I'm definitely seeing the results now, after only 6 days..... my thighs are...
  236. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    The ones I've got are 1kg each so only 2.2lb but it made such a difference this morning! Am quite disturbed at how poor my upper body strength is..... I still can't do the "proper" press-ups; when I try I just about manage 1 then literally collapse face down onto the carpet :o
  237. MaisieMoodle

    Healthy Eating & Exercise

    Have you actually read any of the replies you've had?? You don't need to lose 2 and half stone, that would make you dangerously underweight. Can you not take this on board? I very much doubt that any healthy eating plan would allow someone of your weight to lose that much in 3 months anyway.
  238. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Day 6 done :D OMG though..... I finally got some weights yesterday (have been using tins of tomatoes lol) and it made a HUGE difference :eek: was much harder! Think my arms are going to ache in the morning :rolleyes:
  239. MaisieMoodle

    Bad bad bad fat! Leave my hips & tummy alone!

    Hurrah @ resisting temptation, go you! Makes you feel all like this: :D
  240. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    If you find that diet please let me know ;) Your goal is so close Diva, you can practically touch it! Look how far you've come already! :D
  241. MaisieMoodle

    Bit of rambling...Sticking to exercise this week

    I do all my exercise at home, wish I could go to a gym...... there's one only 10 minutes from my house but I just can't afford it at the moment, the fees are shocking!
  242. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Yay! Well done you :clap:
  243. MaisieMoodle

    Weeks Diet food sorted!

    As an old WW leader told me once "the more you drink, the more you shrink" lol!
  244. MaisieMoodle

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    Well done Diva, that's brilliant :D I've just noticed your total loss, it's amazing! Bet you're over the moon! You've lost a QUARTER of your body weight girl :happy096::worthy: You're an inspiration, you really are :clap:
  245. MaisieMoodle

    Newbie looking for a home!!

    Another delicious sounding menu fulltum :D I'm out for lunch today <gulp>, hope that a. there's some healthy choices on the menu and b. I have the willpower to choose one :rolleyes: Good luck for tomorrow, will keep my fingers crossed for you :)
  246. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    Fingers crossed! Just done day 5 :D Am feeling gooooood :D I'd initially set myself a target of doing it for 9 days (starting last saturday up to this sunday coming) and I'm half way through that now. Am going to measure myself on Sunday too, will report back with any changes (hopefully!) :)
  247. MaisieMoodle

    Bad bad bad fat! Leave my hips & tummy alone!

    Pmsl @ the talking scales (how rude!) and "data protection" :D Yay for you, day 1 (the hardest) out of the way....... keep at it, the results will make it ALL worthwhile :)
  248. MaisieMoodle

    30 Day Shred

    I know exactly what you mean. You most definitely get it with this workout, I could barely walk on Sunday!
  249. MaisieMoodle

    Bit of rambling...Sticking to exercise this week

    Good for you for going even though you were tired. It's hard work I know, but exercising really does make all the difference I think, it really helps :)
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