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Great loss Lou. I am coming back to join you but not going to weigh in until end of 100 days as find I get too stressed out with numbers! I have been and dabbled with SW again but still not for me. Back to good old CC set my loss to 1.5 lbs weekly so manage better with few more cals. Have a...

Great work Lou. Wishing you a fab birthday.

We had beef stew with dumping last night....real comfort winter good. Finally feel i am coming out of the tunnel i have been stuck in for last 3 months.....spring must be on horizon. Energy levels increasing. Lou look forward to your birthday entering a new chapter in your life with big...

It is the most rewarding feeling coming across old clothes that fit again, well done for all your hard work Lou.

Lindsay enjoy your evening, hope you are now humming away forgetting your earlier frazzle! Lovely idea about cutting year into segments this seems so less daunting. I also did my weekly shop at aldi and spent about 80 for 6 of us. Nappies are great. If I go to Tesco it can easily get into the...

I only started shopping at aldi lately and love it. There fruit and veg is fab. Right my measurements are as follows and will measure again in 2 weeks. Chucking scales as not working well either. Neck 15.5 inch Chest 44 Hips 53 I have some lovely clothes that are little tight and will choose...

You are a star Lou. Thanks for Lesley sansone idea have used her DVD long time ago. I have apple tv so will be able to do her get her on u tube now and do in home for free, you are a wealth of knowledge thanks again. Linksy(r u called Lynsey) the gp I saw today said that Arnold swartanager(u...

25 days have flown by!! Not doing great been back to gp as feeling crud still and not shifting weight even though I have been working hard up until this week. Miss Amy I feel for you as feeling exactly the same at the moment. Going to reassess. I have lost inches and think I might chuck the...

Hi I have not been about as like you Lou got some dreaded lurgy!! Just having catcvh up glad everyone is ok. Ali i live in Whitland now!! I have kept to my food goals but have done zero long excercise so will need to build this up again. Just been thinking that i have never really followed or...

Thanks for your support Monday when I was having a wobble on the scales I am pleased to say I lost 3 lb. took your advice Lou thanks. Off to my parents for weekend so must show restraint as the oldes have lots of temptations! Hope you all have great day, I will.

Lou chase me it might help the catch up!!!!!!

I know what it is I am getting older and body has been back and forward so many times.........as "they" say we are on a marathon not a sprint! (wish I was Ussain bolt). Anyone on here with under active thyroid I have been on 50 mg for 1 month but still feel rubbish? How are we all doing today...

Haha oh help!!

Thanks ladies. It makes me giggle linksi that you advice me to throw scales away as this is my advice I always use for others....why oh why don't we listen. I have decided it is all the iron tablets as if you think about it iron is a heavy metal, my excuse and sticking to it! I am not exercising...

Help! I know I should hide the scales but as I know I have lost few inches I jumped on scales when I got up and I have gained 2 lb ahhhhh. If you could see my fitbit report you would know I am very active on steps front, drank well. What am I doing so wrong my net cals averages at 1200 after...

Great words Lou. Can't help on rover front!

Morning all wishing you a good weekend. Hope you.are feeling better this morning Lindsay.good to vent our feelings!

It is a big learning curve but I think we can all get to where Lou is. Most of the time I am happy to be me and as I have got older I like an easy life no conflict. I cringe when I think back to my *****y days when I loved to gossip and criticise.... Yes my name is Liz what are your names...

Bless, chilblains are nasty. At least it's not cellulitis as that can be very dangerous. I forgot to post here yesterday but day went as planned did 10000 steps kept under1500 cals. Well done miss Amy on your loss so far, you are doing great. Loved what Lou had to say about we all come in...

Happy New Year. Keep up your great work!

Glad your son is on the mend. Yes I am still feeling positive I need to go shopping for some healthier food as usually get good offers at this time of year, always handy to have a ready meal in freezer. I love fruit and veg but find it hard to eat at this time a year just want comfort food. I...

I went to watch the swimmers at Amroth as my nearest beach. There was a group dressed as smurfs! If I meet my goals I plan to join dip next year!

I have had good day, porridge for breakfast, half cheese baguette for lunch, shepherds pie for tea. Snack wise I had 2 welsh cakes at seaside and a couple of short breead fingers. My net cals was 1200 ish after taking away cals earned from walking. I think that not eating after dinner is good...

These are my start photos. excuse the surrounding mess! Now i am on computer i can see how easy it is to add signature bit etc.

I am with you all the way. When near computer later I will upload photos I took yesterday so I have idea of changes.

I am looking for fitbit friends to help motivate us in 2013. I have had mine since September but until last week got out of habit of using. I do find I move more with it like taking extra journeys to put laundry away etc. I am plain liz on fitbit and babaliz38 on mfp. Happy new year

Well done, I did no way near as good as you but I did manage 9000 steps from walk at beach and keeping up with kids. I have family party today then that's it back on my programme. Hoping to get some good walks in as parents here until 2 nd. I am pretty motivated when I get in a pattern but due...

Mmmmm, I like the sound of this and nice easy recipe to follow.

You are catching me up....who will get to 50 first,

Come on Rev only few more posts to open up use of rest of site

Hi, you will find lots of support and ideas on this site. Well done for taking first steps. Best wishes Liz

Hi I am sure you will find the support here.

Sorry my son pushed my iPad on the floor. I was going to say that you have had some major stresses in your life and to get through them you deserve a medal. Best wishes for 2013

Well done for coming back. You have sufferss

Well done. Don't be too hard on yourself regards to smoking. Sometimes it is better to work on one thing at a time so not to cause ourselves too much stress. Look forward to reading your diary.

I agree with Rev it seems to be mainly on your belly, which I believe is a good thing as apple shapes lose weight easier than pears? ( read somewhere). Your stretch marks will stop if you start to lose weight and will go a silvery colour so you won't know they are there. A good starting photo to...

You amazing lady, I would say number 4. Best wishes

Please add me I am babaliz38, I agree Alex when we deprive ourselves we end up sabotaging our hard work.

Hi We live in whitland at the moment until we find somewhere we would like to settle. Where r u?

That is a very noticeable loss, have you got new clothes on your Xmas list. Well done.i am thinking of diary in new year. Best wishes liz

Sorry did not finish post as my son bashed send! Do you drink alcohol with meals as plenty of cals in drinks that we don't realise we are taking. Maybe asking for meals to be cooked without sauces or cutting out the carb sides? I am sure you will find lots of advice on this site.

Hi I would be the same in your situation with all that hospitality. Have you decided if you will join a specific diet. I am calorie counting.etg

Yes I agree with above that apps/online food diaries are great. Your food looked good to me.

Hi I am new poster but have been reading for a while. I am calorie counting tend to use mfp. I am quite shy as a complete techno phobe so don't know abbreviations or forum etiquette but I feel I need to start meeting others for support. I am liz and have got 5 + stone to lose.

Well done Alex. You are off to a great start and sound positive. It's a long journey with ups and downs but we keep pushing on and will get to our destination! I have been a reader for a while but have decided to join in on forums as going to need the extra support as don't attend a group. I am...

I agree with the above. Your dinner sounds pretty good though as you are have a light soup and very light pudding. What about a nice brisk walk after lunch. I will be dragging my lot to beach on Xmas morning for walk as just moved near and looking forward to the fresh air before lethargy sets...

Hi Yes that's probably best idea. I am just hoping not to gain over xmas and will start a week Sunday as don't go out over new year. Your house sounds great Xmas day......you obviously enjoy entertaining. What do you do for seating? I have an image of 14 people at different heights round the...

I lost weight in each pregnancy through watching what I ate and not gaining any weight, but I can't stay pregnant forever to keep losing weight lol. Otherwise I will be like the old woman who lived in a shoe!! My aim is to get into a wet suit as we have moved to coast and want to spend summer at...

Yes I know how it feels not to be giving 100% to kids as I get worn out quick. You should be so proud of yourself for giving up smoking, I am nearly 2 years without smoking and I can say it gets easier. I forget I actually ever smoked and I can walk up hills without wheezing. Well done.

Wow, you must be very proud of your loss well done. Yes I think I might do goals of 14 lbs at a time as not too daunting and pounds look good in numbers on paper! Thanks.

thanks, i have found tutorials. watch this space.

I would like an idea of what mini goals people set themselves, I am not sure if I should set myself weight goal or size?

Another new person here.

I love walking and can often been chatting away to myself on my treks. It's great for me and gets the little ones fresh air. I tried the gym but I just don't like working up a sweat in front of others. Swimming is another gave but I am very self conscious of how I look.

Thankyou. Just need o spend some time learning tech side to jazz up signature...I am complete techno phobe!

Wow huge difference, well done.

Wonderful story, you look amazing a true inspiration for others, if we work at it.

Great post. Will def look into high visibility wear as having to go for walks later evening due to hubs work.

I realised I needed different shoes the first time I tried it as pulledmy back by trainer getting stuck in funny position to body.

Hi I could have written your post....I have gained 7 lbs in short time and I hurt too. I am calorie counting but have just not worked it. I am currently 17 14 and restarting today. Also have finally started posting on forums to get support. hang in there liz

Hi i am liz, 37 and have decided to join you on forums in stead of just reading. Realising I need more support......well lots actually! I am mum to 4small kids and basically spent last 2 yrs pregnant as 10.5 mths between my youngest. I need to get fit and healthy as weight has started to...

Hi i have tried lots of different diets but for me I am finding calorie counting is working when I am working it!

Great to hear the history behind this gem of a forum!

Hi i used to attend years ago. I Had been in a treatment centre for alcohol and food addiction. At the time these sort of 12 step groups helped me a lot as I was only 17 and just needed to be with others in same situation. I felt safe in these groups but I have never been able to accept my food...

Wish I had moved here years ago........even when pouring with rain the beautiful views make me smile!

Hi i have just started using this site properly today, you sound very much like me with the eating for all emotions. Your start with sw is fab. It's funny how we are embarrassed when we are clapped for doing so well but you deserve it! I have health issues from being overweight for so long and...

Hi i am liz and have started using boards today as before just been a lurker/reader. I am 17+ stone and am going to need lots of support so thought it was about time I got posting. Looking forward to joining you all on our journeys. Liz

Ps how do I make up a ticker stat thingy like yours? Or is this only enabled after 20 posts?

We moved down from bucks, have some family down here so this made move a little easier. Having a wobble at moment due to all these sudden health issues but did manage walk at beach this morning and came home positive. just reading your stats, you are doing fantastic I hope I can follow your...

Have been a member of minimims for a while but have only ever been a reader. I have now read about posting rules so thought I better introduce myself as going to need your support. I am liz, 37, mother to 4 small kids. I have been calorie counting as has been working when I put the work in! I...

I am in Carmarthenshire, just moved here 12 weeks ago and love it!

Thanks, intend to use site for support.