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I have been told I am more confident, and get checked out noticeably more. The best thing is going into an environment that you've never been in before, like a new job, and realising you aren't 'that fat person' as people didn't know you before!

Thank you. Yeah maybe you are right. I am very critical. Would be nice to be perfect x

Am I the only person that even after trying, still has weird lumps and bumps in places? I want to have a figure like this.... (forgive me for the terrible diagrams!) ( )( ) )....( (.....) but even after dropping into my bmi range i'm more like this: ( )( ) )... ( (....) ( ....) I...

I've got so many - backs of my legs, hips, and two massive ones on my stomach, so much so that i was ill a few weeks back so I had to go to a random doctor when I was on holiday. She asked if i had had my appendix out/cesarean....>.<

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I didn't go on a diet as such. I suppose I calorie counted. I ate healthily, and made healthy swaps, like weight watchers oven chips rather than fattier varieties. I also bumped up the amount of veggies and water I was having, as well as taking up pilates x

I didn't think it could be done, but here I am approximately 3 stone lighter. I just wanted to share my happiness with you guys, because this forum has really helped me get through the tough moments. I have gone from 215lb, to 172lb, from October to May. I have changed my lifestyle, being...

Think it's going to be a good ol' chicken stir fry, with lots of veggies and an oyster sauce tonight. Means I won't be tempted to pop down to the chinese instead!

I'm exactly the same. Only recently I have started to see myself in a better light. I've finally come to terms with the fact i won't ever look like a supermodel, and let's face it, photoshop plays a massive part in how they look so perfect. I try to just tell myself ' i am healthy and happy'...

The 'I think i'm more toned' bit says to me that you've put on muscle. Initially your weight can plateau because you've lost weight but put on muscle. I think sometimes it can't be all about the scales. Take some thigh measurements and see how you are in a few weeks. Give it time aswell and the...

A doctor turned round and said, 'you're obese, sort it out' which really shocked me at the time as I hadn't realised. Also seeing photos afterwards and it being like my eyes had been opened for the first time, and seeing how overweight I was

I'm pretty sure just standing on it doens't do much good. Doing stretches and resistance exercise on it however can really work. If it's a purchase because you want it to be an easy workout, think again! Good luck, and I hope it works out!

When I drink, I try to have 'low carb monster' with a shot of vodka. It tastes amazing and is low in calories compared to wine. I suppose it would work with any diet energy drink. I totally agree with the alternating of alcohol with soft drinks too. I find with a meal, I will ask for a glass...

Just be careful and sensible folks. Make sure you are healthy and don't do this long term. I found this pretty shocking : Mother on crash diet collapses and dies after losing 20lb in one MONTH | Mail Online

I agree that eating healthily really helps. I have a natural glow now, that people seem to comment on. I think the benefits of this can be achieved by just being healthy though, in the long term. Good luck x

Trust me - put the scales in the cupboard for a bit, and get a tape measure. Take measurements of your waist, thighs, tum etc. You are probably maintaining a lot of weight as you are exercising. You will see your body changing through the measurements. When i started out i had a 40inch waist...

Congratulations! =)

Hey you aren't alone. You'll get through this. Try not to compare yourself to others. I know it is hard. You say you didn't put weight on until you had your kids. This might sound weird, but i think there is something quite beautiful about a woman that has put on a little weight because...

Oh those cravings. Got to hate them. I do several things that I find work well. I either have a spoonful of honey, a low calorie hot chocolate or brush my teeth, and blast with mouthwash, so that food tastes nasty for a bit!

It really depends on the food you eat. If you allow yourself more food because of the exercise you do to maintain your current weight, then you may put on a bit of weight. I really don't think that it will be a noticeable amount in the time period though, and really do not think you have...

I say pop the scales in a cupboard and get them out on a Sunday. If you want updates, MEASURE yourself. You can lose inches without losing weight due to exercise, and seeing weight gain/weight staying the same due to muscles building up can be unduely depressing and make you think your dieting...

Completely agree with Morrigan there. I would also say, if the meal is for an occasion, relaxing for an evening and not worrying too much might do you good. Find something tomato based that you really like, then don't panic. You'll feel satisfied, and ready to crack on with the diet the next...

you look fantastic! i really hope you step back and appreciate how well you have done!

I think aiming to 'cut' stuff out entirely is a bad plan. I think it leads to cravings, which in turn leads to bingeing, having more than you would. A lot of crisps do 'light' versions, and at least in england there are crisps such as french fries, skips, and hoolas that are relatively lower...

You have increased your exercise, thus you will be building up muscle, even if you cannot see it yet. This can often lead to feeling depressed because the weight isn't falling off. I've been there. It is far FAR better to take measurements of the waist and stomach, and thighs, and not be a...

I've had the implant for 4 years now. I did put on a bit of weight, but I think it is a more active change than 'it's in me so I put on weight', I think I tended to eat more because I felt more hormonal. As for weight loss, I have lost weight at the same rate on it or off it.

Hello, I'm 19 year old female, at 179cm and, and 6 months ago I went to the doctors for a routine check-up, and the doctor told me that I had a BMI of 31 making me clinically obese. This came as a massive shock to me - I've never been called fat, or worried about my weight. I think I carry my...