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Hey! Yes still going strong with ups and downs :) Google her, there's lots of her exercise videos on YouTube :)

Hi girls, Thanks so much! Sorry I've been absent, the first week of holiday has been crazy busy and I've barely had a chance to do everything :-( Will be back at it tomorrow when we have settled down! Good work girls, we need to keep it going! Have you tried/do you like Quorn products?

Hi Lisa, Thanks so much for subscribing! I definitely feel great! Did my last weigh in for July - 16st 6lb so for the month of July I've lost 10lb - ecstatic! August here I come!

Weighed in yesterday 16st 7lb - 11lb down :-) 1274 calories consumed yesterday so pleased with myself. Kids have been ill so haven't really got any exercise in so as long as I keep my food in control I will be ok!

Thanks! My school runs are 20 minutes there and 20 minutes back in the morning and same again in the afternoon, and it's quite hilly so burns a nice amount! Last day of school today though so I need to make sure I will keep the walking up during holidays! Yes absolutely, I agree - a happy...

I love Leslie's workouts! There's no excuse to not do them really! I'm exactly the same, burned 426 calories with walking (school run twice a day plus had to walk to doctors) and now I'm left with 700 net calories. I should eat more but don't really fancy much. I'm fighting this constant...

My usual dinner :-) I usually through in there whatever veg/salad I have in the house plus then chicken or fish.

Hey BinkyBonk - thank you so much! I think I'm doing well because I've cut all temptation out! Before I couldn't even stick to 2000 calories because eating rubbish made me crave more rubbish and it was just a vicious circle for me. Whereas now I really feel I can do this! And secondly - I...

Thanks, 10lbs in 11 days so a little less than a lb a day but yes! It's obviously my first 11 days so it will slow down but loving it at the moment :-)

So been doing it for 11 days and 10lb gone forever! Been feeling good, don't really have much of an appetite but I put it down to the fact that it's so frigging got every single day! I currently eat on average between 1200-1300 a day plus 2 x 40 min school runs a day. Need to really up my...

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Been a terrible day food wise. Barely eaten anything and don't really want anything even though I know I HAVE to. Had 2 bits of bacon and scrambled egg for breakfast, a bit of greek yoghurt for early lunch and that's it! Need to make myself eat to get to at least 1200 but don't fancy any more...

Well done, that's amazing! That's about what I want to lose, 5.5 stone. Seems so far away but it's nice to hear from people it can be done - inspires me to keep going! Haha, FitBits are amazing, best money ever spent! But you're right, it does make me a bit crazy addicted!

Hi! Thank you so much for popping in! Congratulations on getting to your goal - that must feel so wonderful! How much have you lost? I'm also addicted to my FitBit and make sure I do at least 10000-12000 a day!

Hi everyone! Lovely to join you all again! I'm by no means new to calorie counting or dieting for that matter! But the last 2 years have been horrendous when it comes to diets - I've been losing 2lb, gaining 1, losing 3, gaining 2 etc. I don't think my heads been with it. Been blaming having...

20th July 2014 B: 2 x rashers of bacon + scrambled egg & coffee with a dash of milk - 415 calories L: D: S:

B: Bacon x 2 rashers Fried egg x 1 Tomato L: Raspberries Blue cheese Salami slices Go Deli Salami Red pepper Sugar free jelly + double cream D: Chicken Bistro salad Broccoli Cauliflower Mayo Tomato Total: 1470 calories - 85 exercise = 1385 net. I don't generally count my...

Hi ladies, I do have a diary in the low carb section as well but it seems so so quiet there and I really miss/crave the support and general chit chat :-) Long story short, Friday 11th July I cut out all bad carbs from my diet (bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, sugar/chocolate/biscuits etc) and...

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Snack: Full fat greek yoghurt with a tiny bit of honey and raspberries.

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Yeah, it's like a caramel chocolate shake but without the calorie overload!

I use almond chocolate milk and caramel powder - lush!

I have the smart shaker in neon pink and love it!

Hi girls! Thanks for all your answers! I have joined a group as I think it will be important for me to be weighed in! Otherwise I will start self sabotaging myself!

Hi, thanks for your reply! Yes I have done it before, back in 2012. I don't really have time to go to groups hence wanted the online version but don't really fancy paying £60 in one go... My books are from 2012 - would they be very outdated plan accuracy wise?

The only way to join SW membership is to pay at least £60 in advance?

I normally do it on a Sunday! The idea being that then I will be more careful at weekends with my eating! Doesn't always work!

That's brilliant!! 16.7 - you'll be on the same level with me in no time!

16.3 as of today! Almost out of the 16's! I've been on and off since beginning of February dieting and not dieting, started at 16.12 - now I'm determined to do it properly!

Lost 2lb! Very very happy, 16.3 - almost out of 16's! Have not been in 15's for years - I cannot wait!

Thanks Bee! Xx

An hour and then some of mainly cardio with some weights! I'm known for doing 1000 calorie burn workouts on good days!

Thanks girls! Just back from the gym, was not feeling it AT ALL tonight but 532 calories tonight at the gym - result!

Off to the gym! Not feeling the love tonight but these chicken nuggets won't burn themselves off!

I everyone! Warning: This diary will be very picture heavy! I'm here to share my diary, weigh in and look for inspiration! ?

You're right, it's just as easy or hard as you make it! We have enough calories to still enjoy life! We'll get there! Love the support here although the Calorie Counting forums have been rather quiet!

Me! That would get me nicely into 15's!

Tell me about it! He used to eat so much rubbish, now he is healthier the weight has just dropped off! Others make it seem so easy! I know what you mean, I couldn't cope on something like 1000 calories! Plus I like to have room to drop my calories should my weight loss stall! I want it to be...

I know, right?! He didn't even weigh that much to start with! He's 6'1 and was 13st. Yes I'm aiming for 1700 net as well! I do school runs every day and burn around 500 calories (hilly Brighton!) plus I try to go to gym too 4-5 times a week! Are you close to 15's? I have 7lb to go ?

I hope so!! Hubby and I started "properly" CC'ing again on 2nd February, he's been so good and lost 20lb whereas me.. I just snack!! I'm determined to get my act together though! How many calories do you eat a day?

Sort of yay yes... Haha! I wish I wasn't in 16's! How long have you been CC'ing? X

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I don't know why life has been so busy I have not had a chance to update this page at all :( I have been keeping a track in my diary though! Been stressful and up and down with the weight! Haven't fallen off the wagon though so just need to be better at tracking! X

Well I have a HRM for when I exercise so I believe this is fairly accurate :) Maybe I will put it on when I go for walks and see what it says...

Hi! Just a quick questions. The exercise tracker in the WA iPhone app. When you track it (walking for example) - does it give you points according to how much you weigh etc or is it generic? I did 80mins of relatively slow paced walking today and it gave me 6 pp? Seems like quite a lot...

Hi! Here we are :) I decided to start my New Years resolution before the new year! ;) Starting at 233 (I need to check that, I was 233 before Xmas! ) Goal weight 150! Today's breakfast: Slice of medium sliced bread 96cal Slice of Edam cheese 79cal Semi skimmed milk 100ml 50cal...

To get to my dream weight 150lbs by my the end of October 2014! Start weight 233lbs

I'd say up your calories a bit! Seems very low for your weight! Even if uou are not hungry!

Yesterday had another busy day, didn't get a chance to have breakfast, then went out for lunch, had pasta and an ice cream dessert - clearly a cheat day - had no dinner as lunch was rather calorific and I still stayed within my calorie limit :) Today: Breakfast was a smoothie, lunch remains...

Breakfast : Such a busy day, didn't get to have breakfast until 3pm! Had 2 wholemeal sandwiches and a banana. Dinner: 2 enchiladas and a light chocolate mousse. Total: 1400cals (another 400-600 to eat?!)

OK exciting, let me know! I've got gym holiday so my first day back is Sunday!

Dinner: Fillet of cod Steamed potatoes Mixed leaves and tomato salad with light French dressing Peas Still on track - haven't got through a day of dieting without slipping once for a long time lol x

There must be someone out there following some form of tesco diets? I started the Lighter Choices today and loving it so far :)

Oh naughty! I go to the gym 3 days a week and body pump 3 days a week! I love the gym and normally spend at least 1.5h there! I have to admit i would love to have a ladies only one as I always get intimidated by the beef cakes near the weights area haha! Is a bit strange that they don't have...

Hahaha thanks! I don't think I could ever diet without fruit! Its my replacement for all the sugary stuff I crave! Sunday is weigh in day for me. So as I didn't start 100% properly until today I'm not expecting a great loss this Sunday! But I don't even mind right now, just good to feel great...

I'm loving the first day! It's such a relief that I don't have to think what to cook, I have recipes to choose from within my calorie allowance and its tasty stuff. Yet its flexible enough that if I want to eat out I know my calorie allowance! Happy girl!

Lunch: 4 slices of wholemeal bread - 88cal 1.5oz light mature cheddar Flora light spread Cucumber Mixed leaves

Whaaaat?! Fruit is amazing! And even better when you do a fruit shake and mix peanut butter in it!

Day 1 Breakfast - yogurt smoothie and peanut butter sandwiches Smoothie : 1 orange 1 banana 100ml natural low fat yogurt 2oz of frozen berries 2 ice cubes BLEND! Had a coffee as well and now I am pleasantly full! :) Total about 500cals

Eating clean with some form of exercise is definitely the way forward! It really is a good book, you won't regret it! Good luck, I'm sure you can do it! I'm doing lighter choices by tesco diets and most of their recipes are pretty clean there as well so here's hoping too! xx

1 more day until my Tesco Diet officially starts and it all gets delivered tomorrow - very excited to have some structure in my eating and the fact I will be eating more clean!

7 pounds on Amazon and so worth it! Really easy to understand and motivating and educating at the same time :)

No better book than James Duigan Clean and Lean - makes you want to never eat anything processed again!

Absolutely! Oh I feel for you! Weekends are never long enough :(

Better to have one when you crave it than hold it back for 3 days and then binge like a maniac!

Same! The key is to always be full when MCD is nearby ;)

Yeah that is not very supportive is it lol x

It is! How we have no idea that we could easily be consuming 4000 calories and not even notice it. Ah big macs..!

I was gonna say, but probably not even then! With my 1800cal allowance I am realising how much I have probably been overeating every single day as 1800 does not get me very far in the day at all without making very careful choices... X

I keep telling myself it will get easier..! x

Yes same here! I'm a little self proclaimed technical genius ha! Feeling slightly better this morning, hope it will last! Yesss, I have 3 scrummy boys, 4, 2 and 6 months - crazy! Love them to bits but *****..! Never quiet in our house! X

Yeah, today was that day for me! We ordered a Sky Movies package for ourselves so couldn't move from my armchair lol! I've come down with a terrible flu so have felt sorry for myself all day. Sadly my 3 kids wouldn't sympathise! Ah sounds like your father in law is the same as mine! I always...

Exactly! I've got every breakfast, lunch and dinner planned for the next week - I'm a very happy lady! Have you had a nice bank holiday weekend? :)

I agree! I've joined Tesco Diets as they give you all the meals and ingredients, all you need to do is order and make them! It will force me to eat better and won't leave much room to make unhealthy choices. I have 0 inspiration at the moment so it helps ;)

Day 1: Struggling to come to terms with the fact that I can't eat what I like whenever I like! It's quarter past 5 and I've eaten 1650 calories which means I have only 150 left for the rest of the day! Need to start making better choices!

Haha always a possibility! X

You're right! I just need to make sure I come here for motivation! My biggest problem is that I'm so used to not counting what I eat that I forget to write things down! Making a conscious effort though! Ooh really? I love Brighton, big enough but still family friendly and fun. I do like Oxford...

Thank you! I feel determined - I hope I can make it last ;-) xxx

Hi everyone! I have probably started a diary or 2 here in the past but have always given up for one reason or another. Now that my wedding is done and finished as are the holidays I can start tracking my eating and exercising again. I plan to eat around 1800 cals a day and exercise 3-5 days a...

Yay! I'm also incorporating a version of the intermittent fasting into it - will be eating my calories in an 8 hour window and fasting the rest. And will be eating as clean and lean as I can with more protein than carbs - Atkins is always a good one to aim for! Now just to zig zag zag the...

Hi! I am starting to count calories again after having my 3rd baby and wedding - been completely off track since the beginning of June and feel awful! I would love to have some CC friends to keep in touch with and chat. I will be eating about 1500 cals a day on average, possibly more on...

Thank you so much, has completely given me the kick up the bum I needed! x

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I am also looking to start fast 5 soon but there doesn't seem to be much information out there or many people on here doing it... Would be nice to get some feedback :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Are people still on this diet? Is it effective? I am also a bit of an all or nothing girl so for me fasting is quite suitable... Plus I know that after not eating for that many hours I feel guilty stuffing my face with rubbish so would be quite happy to eat sensibly in that 5 hour window! Sent...

Day 2: B: 429 cals L: D: Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Good day yesterday, stayed on track :)

Fab, thank you girls!! I was thinking of doing SW but I think it's gonna be too much hassle at times when I just need to grab a sandwich, ready meal etc. Am calorie counting too and enjoying it. x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hello everybody. I think I need to start this as I am feeling I am already starting to get out of control and I am only around 6 weeks... Have not been feeling too sick but just always hungry and craving bad stuff :( I am also getting married June next year so cannot afford to gain much :( So I...

I'm sorry I don't have any advice but that made me giggle so much!!! Hope you'll find your answer, good luck x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you! It is good to know we are not alone! We need to form our own little club and cheer one another up when things start getting bad! :-) I am trying to keep on track today, made soup for lunch. I definitely know I am not hungry, just want to snack out of boredom. So trying to keep myself...

I have been thinking exactly the same... A few years back I could commit to any diet I thought was good at the time, no matter how hard, nothing would break me. Now I am struggling to get through 1 week without thinking "who cares, I might as well eat" and I don't know why :( because like...

It's like a fancy pedometer but it counts your steps and stairs climbed and how many calories you've burned and also syncs with my fitness pal so you know how many extra calories you can eat etc. it's tiny and fab :-) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Received my Fitbit last night and have been wearing it all today! It is so motivational, I love it! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

But then I won't stop eating all day?! I'm better off waiting :-) but everyone's so different! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I always find that on days that I do have breakfast I then feel hungry and keep eating all day whereas if I don't eat until lunchtime I will have a big lunch but then won't be hungry again for a long time. So normally it's just a big mug of fresh coffee for me and that's it :-) Sent from my...

After a horrifyingly damaging weekend in Leeds I am more determined and back on track than ever!!! I do not know why in a quarter of a century in life I have not learned that drinking is very bad for me and do is curing hangover with tonnes of food... Oh well, now I know! Again! So today I'm...

Haha thanks!!!!! I love it too, sooooo beautiful! I want the theme to be really dark purple so it's classy but still a bit girly too! xxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

So that's the cake Em! Our theme is purple. Obviously! Lol xxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Yup, I have done that as well! haha. Thought it would be a good idea to make sure that i absolutely do not stay in the size I am now! My wedding isn't until June next year so I am hoping I will be a size 10-12 by then... And like you reluctant, I am over 200lb and I also fit into 16s quite...

Eggs, chicken, any meat, spinach, cucumber - have a look at stickies, it will give you a good idea of what you can eat x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Everyone's incredibly friendly here so you will have at least 10 buddies! Good luck :) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, a training programme if you like on a DVD or WII Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Day 6 positives: 1) I drank lots of water 2) I managed to resist the urge to go over my points 3) Spent a really nice day with my boys Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Good thank you x Been struggling with snacking for the last couple of days but otherwise all good :) You well? x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Oh wow, well done! :) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I actually prefer it at home because too many time life gets in the way and I can't make it to the meetings. Missing a meeting automatically means I will prob miss the next and the next. Whereas at home I can do it anytime when I get home or even the next morning and not restricted to class...

Day 5 SlimPod: 1) Snacked less, more decent meals 2) Stayed within my points limit 3) Played a lot with the kids :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

What a horrible day today :( But then again it's a good excuse to do plenty of housework (extra activity points?! Yes please! Ha) B: Oat So Simple Original with semi skimmed milk Bonne Maman strawberry jam, 1 tsp Coffee + 50 ml semi skimmed milk Cheestring x 1 L: WW Chicken...

SlimPod Day 4 positives: 1) Stayed within my allowed points 2) Went out for a walk 3) Drank plenty of water/SF squash

Been a funny day today, apart from lunch, rather than having meals I have literally been snacking on something all day. I am within my limit and all but it is just surprising where all those points have gone... I missed out on one session with SlimPod and I think I can immediately feel the...

Thanks a million hun and well done you too, it's a pound off and closer to your target!!! 6 more for me and I'll be in 14's, I literally CANNOT wait! :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

The sun is coming out, yay! Always makes me happy. Mr went to Canada today so a little bit sad but in a way it makes eating easier - went out shopping with my boys, bought a freezer full of WW meals and desserts and snacks - yay! Hope everyone is having a nice weekend, tonight will be snacks...

My first WI and lost 4lb!!! Well chuffed!!! I am sure it will slow down but am very happy regardless! Could some please update me as I'm on the phone :( Thank you <3 Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

WI today. Been 10 days since I started dieting again. I started at 223lb 10 days ago and am 8lb lighter today! 4-5lb of that is thanks to VLCD and 3-4 to WW/low carb. I have been within my points, used all my dailies and weeklies, so I am super excited! Next Saturday will be a more proper weigh...

Today has been a rubbish day really when it comes to eating. I have been snacking all day on various stuff (fruit/babybel/choc) and haven't really had a proper meal all day. Tomorrow is my first WI. So am not too hopeful. But I am ready to get back on track from tomorrow, can't wait until my...

Thanks :) I have found a dress, it's white and well... Perfect :) Not sure about my hubby to be yet :-) Gonna start looking for dresses for bridesmaids but my maid of honour is a guy as well so :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you girls, I am loving the freedom and control WW gives me at the same time! Last night I went out for my leaving do, had a few vodka and diet cokes, low fat turkey 6" sub and still fit it all in my daily allowance! Makes me so happy I never feel like I'm about to fall off the wagon! x...

It is delicious! I found it a bit weird at first but you get used to the fact that it can be sweet too lol. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Good idea! I am hoping to get to 14's in the next 2 weeks as well! Would definitely be great to have a buddy :) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Exactly, that is a good idea! Breaking it down into little bits so it all doesn't seem too daunting and overwhelming! All I want is to get to somewhere near 150 by July. So we shall see! Just need to keep myself motivated even if I don't get a fantastic loss every week. That's the hardest part...

It is very very scary! Oh, sounds lovely! We wanted to do it outside too but the place we wanted said it depends on weather and if it rains they will have to put us to the cafe downstairs and we didn't really want that! Colour scheme is sort of dark royal Cadbury's type purple! Hard to...

It's a good idea of hers, removing temptations from your fridge! It is brilliant though, I am loving it and I don't really miss carbs at all! I am appreciating the fact that I can eat :) But I admire your willpower and determination :) x

I am glad you have adjusted to it well and well done for keeping at it! The meal was lovely actually. I have been listening to SlimPod for the last 4 days and I really think it is helping as well as the diet, I had half a portion of each course as I physically felt really full and that has...

I am similar height and weigh (well, I am 15st 4lb) and would also like to lose similar amount by July!!! We can do this! Ideally I would like to be 140 too but have set my goal to 150 at the moment so it wouldn't seem so far away, silly, I know, it's only 10lb but it keeps me motivated and...

Hi hun, Hope you are well! I can see you have been having some tough times but you are being strong, well done! xx

What a lovely day today! Woke up, felt hungry, didn't eat all my points yesterday so that is probably why! I did not fancy anything really... So had some strawberries and a banana. What is up with me. Haven't been near the fridge much at all over the last few days! I don't feel hungry or crave...

I am excited too, can't wait to get rid of that extra weight! They certainly are an eye opener, makes you realise how much more there is to sort out! But like you said, hopefully all the stress will help shed some extra pounds! We are not having a church wedding, neither of us is religious so...

SlimPod Day 2 Positives: 1. I only fancied porridge and berries for breakfast instead of the normal heavy junk. 2. I did not think about food until late lunch when I suddenly felt really hungry. 3. I have been drinking lots more liquids than normal. Been tired but have had a good day, feeling...

Absolutely! Good luck to you too! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Brilliant, thank you! I put a lot more down just in case, at least I know I will be covered! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I know what you mean, that's why I'm doing it in combination with WW as situations like that I can have a sandwich or something but because I point it, it's still gonna be controlled :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I did 3 days of VLCD, could not last any longer!! And the rest 4 has been a combination of WW and low carb (counting points but trying to stay away from potatoes, pasta, rice and bread). I am loving it, I feel great! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I've lost 9lb since last week so super excited! Found a dream photographer for the wedding, we are meeting up next week, I'm so excited!!! Also parents in law said they would help us financially so SUCH a relief... Now just have another 5st to lose! Hope everyone is well! x Sent from my...

Hi! So... You need to try and eat as much (green if possible) veg as possible as 12-15g of your daily 20g of carbs must come from veg! So courgettes, spinach, cucumber, celery, rocket, lettuce, asparagus, broccoli, sprouts, leeks, tomato. Rest is from meat/fish like tuna, salmon (smoked too)...

Hi! I am 15st and would like to be 10 so have about 5st to lose, could also do with a buddy :-) I am also doing WW (online membership) and my weigh in days are on Saturday (so I can relax a bit more at the weekends ;) ). Also thinking of possibly having another baby too so looks like we might be...

Been feeling so tired today, no idea why. Woke up with a horrendous headache, sent the kids to nursery and went back to bed. It was so bizarre in the morning, I felt hungry but... I opened the fridge and did not fancy anything. I wanted porridge but we were all out of milk... So I had a glass...

Oh wow, that sounds lovely! It will be nice and warm! Yes I agree, love the fact I can eat anything I want! SW I had no portion control and always over my syns whatever I did. My weigh in day will be Friday. Means I can have a more relaxed weekend and good in the week haha! I have so far...

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I'm doing it at home too but have signed up to WW online :-) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Had a lovely meal out but i do feel too full. For the first time I did not finish any of my meals/plates and I still felt too full. For starters I ordered brioche with foie gras, it came with 2 slices of brioche and a portion of foie gras, I only ate 1 piece of toast and half of foie gras. For...

I had 1 slice of toast, 40 grams of foie gras, 100g roast duck breast, 50g of dauphinoise potatoes and about 100g homemade sorbet. How many points do you think the whole thing would roughly come to?!

Hiii! x Yes, i am surprised there aren't any more! It's not far off anymore! Where are you getting married? I have not been doing WW long at all, it is my second day. I did it for a while at the beginning of last year so have now restarted. I am very much enjoying it! Had a meal out tonight...

Right, I am off out to Hotel du Vin in a couple of hours. I cannot wait, very excited, not sure what I am going to have yet but the thought of all their food makes my mouth water! I will, of course, make healthier choices and I am actually excited about it! A few more days and my years of...

All the good stuff is always high :-) Maybe try and get thinner bread or WW bread so you could get more for your points x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Me! Yesterday! Am excited like a child before Christmas! Not sure why (maybe its the Slimpod!) but have a good feeling about this :-) good luck everyone! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi, Not new to MiniMins at all. Done every diet under the sun just like most people :D I am doing a combination of Weight Watchers and Atkins/low carb which means I will be counting points to be flexible but trying to stay away from carbs as much as possible. I just need to know that...

You are doing brilliantly, I admire you! Well done and keep up the good work hun x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Oh, that's fantastic! Good luck with that, sounds exciting! I am sure you can do it! I agree about SW, you still need to be controlled and "know" when you're full, I can't be trusted with that :D Wedding plans are... Yeah, going ok :D It is all a bit overwhelming, we have got venue booked...

You are doing really really well, you should be proud! I am subscribed to your diary now, very exciting to read :-) Keep up the good work and don't worry about blowing your weeklies, that's what they are there for! That is what I love about WW, you can have a bit of a feast every now and then...

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Me me me! I have 5st ish to lose before June 2013!!! My goal weight is 140 too, but currently weighing 215lb ish. Let's buddy up, I need motivation and inspiration as my enthusiasm tends to wear off after a few weeks... Have you got lots planned/organised? I went to my first wedding fayre on...

Wow, you sound almost identical to me, haha. I too am a mother of 2, 25, wife to be next June and doing a BA degree with the OU. So I completely know what you mean when you say hectic! I have tried every diet under the sun and am back with WW determined to succeed. Slimming World was good but...

Just replied on my other diary :-) Good luck, I couldn't wait to lose more on SnS, I felt too sick and fed up xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Hun, I noticed as well that we have similarities :-) Like you said, I could not stomach the shakes anymore, they all tasted disgusting, even the meals - the thought of having to have one made me gag and never ate any veg or chicken as that made me feel like I would have cheated. You don't...

Hi Susie. Thanks for the welcome. VLCDs are a b**** and I can't even think about them! Yes I lost 8lb but what a way to do it :-( It's lovely down here, you'll enjoy it, I'm sure :-) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Could not agree more Emma! Hated the fact I could not enjoy meals with kids and my fiancé, so I decided sod it, so what if it takes a bit longer to get to my goal, at least I will enjoy it more - don't have to worry about falling off the wagon every time I put an extra bit in my mouth etc...

My starting weight is 223 so very similar. And its my 3rd day on Atkins. Good luck! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

The SnS bar has waaaay more carbs so don't worry about a few slices of sausage Hun :) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I would like to know too, my Mr is going away for 5 days next week too and will need some ideas! x

Hi tsweety, Sorry I can't help you with the weight loss question but I too moved from Slim and Save to Atkins yesterday. I also have 2 kids and a fiance and found it so so hard not eating with them and in general missed food. I love not having to feel guilty when I eat. Also surprisingly I...

Hi everyone, A quick introduction :-) I am a 25 year old mummy of 2 gorgeous boys, I have a wonderful fiance and we are getting married in June 2013. I currently weigh 215lb and in an ideal world would like to be somewhere between 135-140, I will decide once I get there. I will try and take...

Thanks for that link, I have just downloaded it, will start using it from tomorrow!

That makes sense, maybe that's what the book meant. Not very clear is it lol. At least I know it was home made and olive oil only. I can't believe how easy it is to keep to this diet/lifestyle. I did vlcd before so have had no headaches, I enjoy chewing but don't eat too much as all sugary and...

So weird. My second day on Atkins. And because it's only low carb stuff, haven't had a chance to snack too much, but have eaten 3 meals and I'm stuffed now and my days total has come to 700 cals. Goes to show if you don't snack and eat unhealthy food, that will easily keep your cals down too...

Haha, good girl for resisting them! I don't hate chocolate in any shape or form :-( x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

In my carb counter book it says that fried chicken is 19 carbs. I'm assuming it is meant when it's fried in some sort of sauce? If I pan fry chicken in a bit of olive oil then that's alright isn't it? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That's the thing, different diets suit different people :-) I never used that much fat anyway, more salads and lean meat and veg and eggs. Which is what I'm doing now. Plus in 2 weeks (or however long I decide to do the induction for) I can add soft berries etc which I'm very excited about. I...

Just realised Linda's ones have 4 per sausage :-( they are my favourite! Even frankfurters have less (1 per sausage). Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Atkins does take you to ketosis as well, just different type of ketosis. On slim and save it is very low calories that take you to ketosis, in Atkins it's very low carb (max 20g a day). It's my second day on Atkins, I have not gained anything from the 8lb I lost on SnS and I feel so much...

June 2013 for me and also hoping to lose 5 ish st! Doing Atkins :) good luck everyone! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I will! i am glad I have not binged, I have not felt like bingeing, for dinner had some crunchy salad with some mozzarella cheese and chicken and I feel great. Don't feel the need to stuff my face or eat anything naughty, i am just very much enjoying chewing and feeling healthy still. Good luck...

Thanks for letting me know Kay, I had no idea this was not allowed. Will not be doing it again, as like you, I would hate to be banned from here! Sorry! :) x

Thank you girls so much for all your support! I does mean a lot and you have been super helpful! I tried the mush and several other things and I just can't seem to down anything (apart from the bars and chilli and noodles) without gagging. So I have made a decision. I walked to work today and I...

No, I haven't tried cafe latte yet. I don't have any. Will try red fruits later. I saw you're getting on very well, well done! :-) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Ugh, the caramel shake is awful... I think a lot is to do with the fact I did SlimFast before and made my shakes with skimmed milk... And now I just can't stomach the water shakes no matter how much water I put in there, mush or shake - they're yukk :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Slim and Save. I haven't quite finished yet, will try and carry on until Tuesday. Have lost 10lb so far. I just miss food and eating with the family and being able to go out like a normal person. So the way I see it I've got 2 options - if I don't finish soon I will end up bingeing like a maniac...

I am looking to move over as well, only lasted a week on vlcd but I just really want to eat :-( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you! :-) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi everyone. I am currently on a VLCD but am thinking of moving over to Atkins soon. I have done it in the past and it did work very well. I have a question about sausages. I hate normal sausages so only have veggie ones. Can you advise whether any of them are ok to eat? Quorn, Linda...

You've admitted it and accepted it - that's the main thing. As they all say, draw a line and start fresh. I am only on day 3 and all I can think about is food. Keep looking at Atkins and thinking whether I should do that as I lost weight on that before and I am just desperate for food :( Well...

Thank you hun! I am feeling a bit fed up today, I guess it's the lack of food :-) Thank you for the cheque, posting the shakes tomorrow morning so you'll have them ASAP x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Wow, well done! Armed with a plan you'll be fine! xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I can't wait to be able to go out normally again! MyFitnessPal and calorie counting will be my new friends when I get closer to my target! Sorry to hear you're feeling rubbish too :( I have not had any headache so far *touch wood* but do feel so tired and generally fed up. xxx Sent from my...

Yeah, exactly. OH suggested going to the pub for lunch as we don't get much time off together. And was like, bleh, no point. I'm not too worried about ketostix. They are not very reliable plus... Doesn't really matter, if I follow the plan I'll be in ketosis, if I don't I'm not ;) Glad you're...

Ask for a skinny coffee or just coffee with skimmed milk. Don't have a skinny latte as there's too much milk in that. Enjoy! x

Hence I stay away... Skinny coffee/latte in Costa is disgusting :( I would rather not have coffee at all! I like proper coffee :) x

http://www.minimins.com/exante/197219-what-can-you-drink-exante.html

No fruity teas!!! x

Have a herbal tea, like peppermint or any other leaf. I don't wanna go anywhere near them as I love all the coffees and hot chocolates, cakes etc. Good luck! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Awww, that's lovely Kay! What a great motivation to keep you going!!! It is such a lovely photo! x

Hahaha, I have tried to search before and it has never come up. I am hoping now that Slim and Save is getting more popular, there will be more stuff in circulation so there will be more ebay bargains for everyone! ;-)

How come I never find anything on ebay, what do you type in to search? :(

Yeah, I am the same. At work, no problem at all. As soon as I am home I start craving stuff. I really hope it will disappear soon as I am not hungry. Just used to constantly snacking on something. Hence I am overweight. Glad you're feeling ok today. My day 2 was waaaaaay better than Day 1...

Morning hun! Thank you! It does feel great but like you said, it's best to wait until weigh in day, I would be disappointed if on Tuesday it's still only 6lb. I am sure it's not! Well done you, sounds like you had a good day! I haven't tried the spag bol yet, I love chilli so much! Will give...

Thanks! It could slow down later on and yours could do a massive jump! You still have done really really well, 4lb is fantastic! I am happy at the moment though! I will send you the details, I will count how many I have, do you want the crispy vanilla ones as well? I am feeling ok at the...

Day 3. Woke up feeling really hungry. So got the boys ready and sent them to nursery, had the vanilla crispy cereal thing made into a mush. Well... It was edible. But I just do not like vanilla at all! Anyone wanting some vanilla I am happy to sell/swap, I have about 10-15 packs. Sneaky peek...

Gosh, I'm 5'7 and thought I was average height, lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I know what you mean, I am all over the place with my kids as well, I know all the toilets everywhere very well! Haha. I need to keep drinking too in order to stop eating but I only drink when I think about food or feel hungry. Hope things are gonna be and feel better for you :-) Sent from...

You're welcome. It did say that most death cases have happened after water drinking competitions where they drink ridiculous amounts in a very short period of time. But it is still very rare. Like others said, try have a 500ml bottle with you and have a sip, screw the lid back on. Then after a...

Water intoxication can be prevented if a person's intake of water does not grossly exceed his or her losses.[11] Healthy kidneys are able to excrete approximately 1 litre of fluid water (0.26 gallons) per hour.[11] However, stress (from prolonged physical exertion), as well as disease states...

So pleased I have got to the end of day 2. No cravings or hunger today which is nice. No headaches at all since I started - yay! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you, I will give a crispy one a go tomorrow morning! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

How do you mix it? With milk frother or Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

How much water do you use for the mush? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Right, so... I started yesterday. Today I had a shake at half 9 in the morning. I have not had anything since apart from water/coke. I just finished work at 5 and I am not hungry in the slightest. On 1 shake! Does that mean I'm in ketosis?

I preferred my vanilla with coffee in it. Shot of espresso did the trick! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Good girl! I am yet to become friends with water! I just keep filling up on coke... xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you! I agree, it's a good idea doing it on a weekday. Was cursing myself for taking yesterday off and am very glad I'm back at work today! I've had one shake, don't need anything at work apart from coke and dr pepper which means I will have 3 meals left when I get home, yay! Hold out as...

I have to say I do feel much much better and more positive today! Thoughts of giving up went through my mind yesterday. Today I'm like a different person! Good luck hun, it gets much better once you get through day 1! x x x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Good luck Emma! I am too scared to go anywhere near the vanilla shake, lol. And it was my favourite on SlimFast. Made it with too much water. Tried Hazelnut with 250 ml today and it was much better. x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I will print it out and put it in my wallet haha. That makes total sense, thank you! I shall keep you updated! xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you! You too, enjoy your walk :-) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Good decision! Good luck! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Good luck! :-) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That's brilliant, I hope I can be as good when I for my meal out on Tuesday! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I know it's nothing compared to what's yet to come but I am really proud of myself for getting through day 1. It was tougher than I thought it would be. Thank you everyone for your kind and encouraging words, spending most of my day here yesterday definitely helped! Thankfully today I am going...

Well done Kay, that's really really good! I had a look today and it said -3lb but I definitely won't be weighing every day as I know how upset I'd be if I saw the scales go up. That in turn would probably make me want to binge so just in case, I will leave it! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Not doing WW but just wanted to say good luck! :-) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Brilliant, so we can be weight loss buddies! :-) today is my first day and it has been hard, I'm not gonna lie. All I've been thinking about today is food. But I knew if I'd eaten I would've been angry with myself and wanted to restart. Also I have a meal out on Tuesday so I know I will have...

Like everyone keeps saying to me, take one day at a time. Worse comes to worst you'll just quit. But I'm sure once we see losses it will spur us on. Good luck! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Oh don't lose hope! They will be normal one day! Otherwise I'm gonna have to consider breast reduction, I hate them! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

:D perfectly normal Tuesday night in! This certainly has cheered me up! So we are almost the same! Crazy isn't it! I hope half of boob weight is gonna go soon! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Ewwww, I hate stuffing lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Phoenix you just keep cracking me up :D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

13lb!!!!!! They are not even THAT big but they do feel really heavy ever since giving birth to my kids :S Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hahahaha, this is brilliant girls! The thought of the cold scales put me off, might still have to go and do it! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I hope so!!! Thank you for all the encouragement, helps more than you know :-) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I prefer dr pepper too but coke is easier to get hold of! Hasn't triggered any cravings for me yet, had 4 cans of it lol. Thank you :) I am glad today is almost over, it's been testing to say the least! I hope now that first day of TOTM is over too, things should get easier! Don't want to...

It was a good idea of yours,my TOTM arrived today and I also started S&S today and have been feeling like dog poo most of the day! Good luck for tomorrow! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Can't wait now! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I think it tastes like cottage pie and I love it! It's got nothing on chilli though! ;-) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done you for staying strong!!! Day 2 nearly over, they say it gets easier after that! I had the chilli for dinner - it was soooooooooo good, absolutely loved it! Bring on tomorrow! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I absolutely adore dr pepper zero. Actually prefer it to the original thing as its too sickly. Thank for reminding me, will stock up on that tomorrow, not many places sell it! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I don't think I could live without it! I love coffee but only with milk. So coke is keeping me going! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hahahahahahahahahaha!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Exactly! Do you think there's a limit to how much coke zero one can consume? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Haha, you made me laugh out loud! Mine are probably 10lb each :D x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Maybe I will! Have a bath, last pack and then bed! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you! I pulled my back yesterday so back been aching, TOTM arrived today so stomach aching too, all over so feels like I could be in early labour lol. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Same here!!!!! Lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Just finished making pancakes for the family - with Nutella, bananas, lemon and sugar... Gosh I swear I could have killed for them. Oh well, Coke Zero it is for me... Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Ah well done you! I am glad you are still so positive, will keep me positive too! Fingers crossed I will be rewarded with a good loss next Tuesday! :-) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Absolutely! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins